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12 septembre Muncie, Indiana: Armed and InfamousIn yet another astounding decision, the Muncie City Council has decided to ban two citizens from the council sessions, due to remarks made in the most recent city council meeting. This is the same meeting in which a council member pointed his finger and threatened to shut down fire and police protection for the city, which was bluster and playing to the cheap seats and media.
Why are we expected to sit down and shut up, to cough up our hard earned dollars to a government who clearly cannot and will not manage the city on a budget? It's always "back to the well." That well is us, people. That the council treats us with such contempt and arrogance is not a surprise.
While I do not agree with the reference to Mr. Murphy as "Black Bat," I do understand Mr. Fowlers' frustration with an increasingly unresponsive council. Mr. Basil Davis, Jr., has been banned because he stated the council should be tarred and feathered.
That would be letting them off easy.
Author: Deborah King-Eichholz
11 septembre The City Council Meeting 9/10/07At last night's City Council meeting, members of the council sat, for the most part, emotionless during budget-cutting appeals made by citizens. Perhaps it was a face of impartiality?
No. It was not impartiality. It appeared to be lack of concern because the mood shifted when one impassioned citizen came to the podium and spoke rather firmly to the council members. He told them that if we (the taxpayers) had to tighten our belts then the government was going to have to do the same. At this point, one of the council members retorted (rather forcefully, and with finger-pointing, I might add) with a threat to do away with police and fire departments--that being their ONLY option. Scare tactics? Yes. Do whatever it takes to shut us up, and threatening our security seems to be the easiest route for ANY governmental body nowadays. Question: Will you as taxpayers buy that argument? It appeared that the City Council once again failed to connect the dots that citizens are fed up and that we're riding the pony now.
Author: C.A. Bouslog 4 septembre Let the Campaigning Begin!Well, here we are, the first day after Labor Day. Let the campaigning begin! As the candidates attempt to win your vote, it's important to note that a nonpartisan approach will probably serve you better than relying on the same ole' party. That same ole' party--and it really doesn't make much difference which party--is probably run by the same old power brokers, the good ole' boys. If you are unhappy with your current state of government on multiple levels, then chances are, it is not working for YOU. That's because "politics as usual" does not work for the common citizen; it works to reinforce itself. However, making a decision to throw out the "whole lot" doesn't work either, as you may cast out some good people. The times call for a different approach.
When you cast your vote, you are hiring someone to run your company (your government). So--
That's all you're doing folks: You are hiring somebody to represent YOU in YOUR government.
Then, vote. Author: C.A. Bouslog
3 septembre A Day of RestHappy Labor Day!
Can you believe it? The first Monday of September already! For many Americans, today is a day of rest, the last summer holiday, and the last holiday before the long span until Thanksgiving and Christmas.
This holiday, which began in 1882 and became a federal holiday by an act of Congress in 1894, was created by the labor movement (specifically by the Central Labor Union) to establish a day off for the "working man" and to pay homage to the social and economic achievements of American workers. Today Labor Day is generally thought of as a day of rest filled with some speeches by politicos (particularly at campaign time), sponsored events by various labor organizations, picnics, barbecues, and sometimes fireworks displays.
So, American workers. Enjoy your day off. Spend precious time with your loved ones. Have a real fling. Tomorrow you'll be back at work, rolling up your sleeves, digging in, and helping to make this country an even more awesome place to live!
Author: C.A. Bouslog
31 août IntroductionHere we are, exactly three weeks out from first talk of the PI$$ED-OFF TAXPAYERS' PARTY (The POT Party). That all started on the Muncie Star Press Forums as mostly a joke, a play on words. It was an outcropping of taxpayers' frustrations at unimaginable property tax increases in the state of Indiana (of which we had only recently been made aware), and the seeming lack of positive governmental leadership. AOL (Aged Old Lady), whose idea it was, then suggested that POT might actually work. In the intervening time, various people expressed their desire to take part in this grass-roots effort and we continue to grow.
The intended result of The POT Party is to return government to its original design: 'Of the people, by the people, and for the people'. Our mission at POT is to put an end to "politics as usual." To achieve this, we must deliver government from the grip of the good ole' boy network. One way to do that is to take a nonpartisan approach to the vetting of future office holders. We can no longer trust that the good ole' boys--from any party, in any venue--will choose candidates with regard to what is best for those who will be served.
At this point, if you are also tired of politics as usual, we ask you to join us in this movement.
If you're ready for better government, the POT Party is ready for you!
Author: C.A. Bouslog
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