Friday, December 30, 2005
Community Events.
Here is what is happening at the DECC.
XIIR presentsXTREME Ice RacingJanuary 8, 2006DECC Arena3pmTickets on-sale:December 3, 2005 at 10am$30 ice level$18 balconyAll seats general admissionwebsite
You Can't Fix StupidRon WhiteJanuary 14, 20067pm 2nd Show Added10pm DECC AuditoriumReserved seats $37.75SHOW CONTAINS ADULTSUBJECTS & LANGUAGEwebsite
Brad Paisley with specialguests Sara Evans andBilly CurringtonJanuary 25, 20067:30pmDECC ArenaOn-sale: December 17, 2005at 10am. $44.50 (reserved seats)website
Broadway In Duluth42nd StreetJanuary 28, 2006DECC Auditorium8pm$49.50, $42.
All the Right Reasons Tour 2006Nickelback with special guestTraptJanuary 30, 20067:30pmDECC ArenaOn-sale: December 10, 2005 at 10am. $39.50, limit 10.website
Broadway In DuluthThe Will Rogers FolliesMarch 8, 20067:30pmDECC Auditorium$45, $37
Broadway In DuluthHal Holbrook inMark Twain Tonight!April 25, 20067:30pmDECC Auditorium$45 & $37
Broadway In DuluthDavid CopperfieldAn Intimate Evening ofGrand IllusionMay 3, 20065:30pm & 8:30pmDECC AuditoriumAdults $48.50, $38.5012 & under $43.50, $33.50website
John Hancock presentsChampions On IceJune 29, 20067pmDECC ArenaPublic pre-sale:December 1, 2005 at 9am(through January 23, 2006).$127 first row (floor)$97 2nd & 3rd row (floor)$67 ice level riser & balcony12 & under/62 & over $61(only in ice lever riser &balcony).website
Purchase tickets at the DECC Ticket Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, charge by phone at 218-727-2121 or online at ticketmaster.com.
I believe there is colder by the lake at bayfront on the 1st of Jan. I have no details on that event as of yet.
Remember if you have an event you would like me to post please email it to duluthneedshelp@yahoo.com
I want to have events such as bake sales, sales, fishong contest, ect to post just about any event I will post it. Again please in clude date, time, place of event along with any special information you want added.
Thursday, December 29, 2005
Clinton would have gone into Iraq as well.
These are two well respected broadcasters that said this. Clinton would have invaded Iraq if he were presidnet in 2003.
Tom Brokaw, Ted Koppel: Clinton Would Have Gone Into Iraq, Too Broadcast veterans Tom Brokaw and Ted Koppel agree that Bill Clinton would have gone into Iraq just like George Bush if he were still president in 2003.
Appearing on "Meet the Press” with Tim Russert, Brokaw and Koppel also agreed that the press shouldn't be judged too harshly for not pursuing questions about claims of Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq.
http://newsmax.com
Tom Brokaw, Ted Koppel: Clinton Would Have Gone Into Iraq, Too Broadcast veterans Tom Brokaw and Ted Koppel agree that Bill Clinton would have gone into Iraq just like George Bush if he were still president in 2003.
Appearing on "Meet the Press” with Tim Russert, Brokaw and Koppel also agreed that the press shouldn't be judged too harshly for not pursuing questions about claims of Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq.
http://newsmax.com
DECC wants to increase food and beverage tax for it's expansion.
Let me start by saying that I am for improving the outdated Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center, however I hope people do not vote in the tax increase.
The DECC is asking that there be an increase to the food and beverage sales tax of .75% this increase may not seem like a lot. The fact is that this would be yet another tax or in this case an increase of an exciting one.
This increase would come about by a special election it appears. The Duluth city council will hold a special meeting next Tuesday the meeting the council will work out the wording of the way the referendum will read.
If this tax increase was approved on a $25.00 bill at your farviot restaurant your taxes would then be $2.44, now I am sure this will not break anyone's bank but I feel as we are paying enough when we go out to eat on extra taxes. If approved our food and beverage tax would be among one to the highest at 9.75%.
The special election would be help February 28th.
I would ask that everyone votes NO in the special election.
The DECC is asking that there be an increase to the food and beverage sales tax of .75% this increase may not seem like a lot. The fact is that this would be yet another tax or in this case an increase of an exciting one.
This increase would come about by a special election it appears. The Duluth city council will hold a special meeting next Tuesday the meeting the council will work out the wording of the way the referendum will read.
If this tax increase was approved on a $25.00 bill at your farviot restaurant your taxes would then be $2.44, now I am sure this will not break anyone's bank but I feel as we are paying enough when we go out to eat on extra taxes. If approved our food and beverage tax would be among one to the highest at 9.75%.
The special election would be help February 28th.
I would ask that everyone votes NO in the special election.
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Judge decided election.
St. Cloud elected two democrats in a special election. What a joke in the 15b house race the democrats had not challenge because Sue Ek was tossed out by a judge. There was a write in for the republicans Kay EK Sues mom but I don't care who you are you will not win as a write in.
The democrat's were scared that Sue Ek would win so they challenged her resident's in the district. I hope that the judge and St. Cloud is happy with the election that tossed the democrat's way.
"In the District 15B House race, Stearns County Commissioner Larry Haws, a Democrat, easily beat a write-in effort by Republican Kay Ek, a retired anti-abortion activist, who conceded the race. With 22 of 23 precincts reporting, Haws had 71 percent of the vote to 26 percent for Ek. "
The democrat's were scared that Sue Ek would win so they challenged her resident's in the district. I hope that the judge and St. Cloud is happy with the election that tossed the democrat's way.
"In the District 15B House race, Stearns County Commissioner Larry Haws, a Democrat, easily beat a write-in effort by Republican Kay Ek, a retired anti-abortion activist, who conceded the race. With 22 of 23 precincts reporting, Haws had 71 percent of the vote to 26 percent for Ek. "
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Jeff Reardon
I got this from Duke's blog http://northlandliberal.blogspot.com.
Former Minnesota Twins relief ace Jeff Reardon is blaming his arrest for a jewelry store robbery on medication he was taking for depression.
According to police, a man entered Hamilton Jewelers, a store in a Palm Beach Gardens mall, and gave an employee a note saying he had a gun and wanted money. The man fled with an undisclosed amount of money.
Reardon was arrested at a nearby restaurant and police said they recovered the stolen money. He was charged with armed robbery.
Reardon did not have a gun and offered no resistance when he was handcuffed, said Lt. David O'Neill
"He said it was the medication that made him do it and that he was sorry,"O'Neill said.
Reardon's baseball career lasted 16 seasons. He played for the Expos, the New York Mets, Montreal Expos, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds and New York Yankees.
Over his career, Reardon was 73-77 with 367 saves and a 3.16 ERA.
His lawyer, Mitchell Beers said the death of Reardon's 20-year old son of a drug overdose in February, 2004, was painful for for him and he was taking medication for depression.
Beers said that Reardon also underwent a heart angioplasty last week and has been taking medication for that.
I was saddened to here this news. Reardon was a great person and I hope that his illness gets taken care of. If Reardon did in fact do this I hope he takes the punishment and does not use the mental illness defense. It appears that he is going to use that as his defense.
His kid killed him self last year and sense then it is my understanding that Jeff Reardon has really struggled with some issues.
The picture in fact looks nothing like the man I remember.
Former Minnesota Twins relief ace Jeff Reardon is blaming his arrest for a jewelry store robbery on medication he was taking for depression.
According to police, a man entered Hamilton Jewelers, a store in a Palm Beach Gardens mall, and gave an employee a note saying he had a gun and wanted money. The man fled with an undisclosed amount of money.
Reardon was arrested at a nearby restaurant and police said they recovered the stolen money. He was charged with armed robbery.
Reardon did not have a gun and offered no resistance when he was handcuffed, said Lt. David O'Neill
"He said it was the medication that made him do it and that he was sorry,"O'Neill said.
Reardon's baseball career lasted 16 seasons. He played for the Expos, the New York Mets, Montreal Expos, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds and New York Yankees.
Over his career, Reardon was 73-77 with 367 saves and a 3.16 ERA.
His lawyer, Mitchell Beers said the death of Reardon's 20-year old son of a drug overdose in February, 2004, was painful for for him and he was taking medication for depression.
Beers said that Reardon also underwent a heart angioplasty last week and has been taking medication for that.
I was saddened to here this news. Reardon was a great person and I hope that his illness gets taken care of. If Reardon did in fact do this I hope he takes the punishment and does not use the mental illness defense. It appears that he is going to use that as his defense.
His kid killed him self last year and sense then it is my understanding that Jeff Reardon has really struggled with some issues.
The picture in fact looks nothing like the man I remember.
Powell says it is eavesdropping is ok.
This is from News max http://newsmax.com.
Here again is some one many people on both sides of aisl respect I wonder what people have to say about what Powell said on ABC.
Colin Powell Says Eavesdropping OK to Stop Terror
document.Former Secretary of State Colin Powell on Sunday supported government eavesdropping to prevent terrorism but said a major controversy over presidential powers could have been avoided by obtaining court warrants.
Powell said that when he was in the Cabinet, he was not told that President Bush authorized a warrantless National Security Agency surveillance operation after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
Appearing on ABC's "This Week" Powell said he sees "absolutely nothing wrong with the president authorizing these kinds of actions" to protect the nation.
Here again is some one many people on both sides of aisl respect I wonder what people have to say about what Powell said on ABC.
Colin Powell Says Eavesdropping OK to Stop Terror
document.Former Secretary of State Colin Powell on Sunday supported government eavesdropping to prevent terrorism but said a major controversy over presidential powers could have been avoided by obtaining court warrants.
Powell said that when he was in the Cabinet, he was not told that President Bush authorized a warrantless National Security Agency surveillance operation after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
Appearing on ABC's "This Week" Powell said he sees "absolutely nothing wrong with the president authorizing these kinds of actions" to protect the nation.
We are just fine thanks Hudelson.
Former school board members rant in today's paper. Thanks for your thoughts, but we are just fine. I hate these wack jobs, and we live in an area filled with them.
For a better 2006
What sad times in which we live.
We have a president who apparently thinks he is above the law. I refer to torture, detention, and secret surveillance ("Rice's rendition of terrorism policy is less than revealing," Dec. 6).
We have a governor who plays with words -- fees versus taxes on cigarettes -- and jeopardizes education funding, (" 'Tax' or 'fee' doesn't matter when it all goes up in smoke," Dec. 22) and who orders only half a study to support his predetermined position ("Pawlenty's immigration stance stirs debate," Dec. 16). Do immigrants really drain the state's economic resources? We will never know, because the governor refused to research how much said residents contribute. This latter posturing against immigrants suggests a racist attitude, given which groups make up the immigrants to Minnesota.
We have a Republican Party that claims St. Cloud residents are being deprived of their right to choose among candidates, when in fact the Republican who filed for office doesn't even live in the area ("Eks (mom and daughter) won't mark spot on ballot," Dec. 21). Deadlines and laws are put in place for good reason, but given the example from up high, is it any wonder some would think the rules don't apply to them?
And closer to home, does anyone else wonder why the School Board has appointed, among the three student reps to the board, two students who apparently are relatives of sitting members? But then, should we be surprised, given the past votes that reflect personal privilege rather than the good of all students?
Let's hope 2006 is a better year.
EILEEN ZEITZ HUDELSON DULUTH
For a better 2006
What sad times in which we live.
We have a president who apparently thinks he is above the law. I refer to torture, detention, and secret surveillance ("Rice's rendition of terrorism policy is less than revealing," Dec. 6).
We have a governor who plays with words -- fees versus taxes on cigarettes -- and jeopardizes education funding, (" 'Tax' or 'fee' doesn't matter when it all goes up in smoke," Dec. 22) and who orders only half a study to support his predetermined position ("Pawlenty's immigration stance stirs debate," Dec. 16). Do immigrants really drain the state's economic resources? We will never know, because the governor refused to research how much said residents contribute. This latter posturing against immigrants suggests a racist attitude, given which groups make up the immigrants to Minnesota.
We have a Republican Party that claims St. Cloud residents are being deprived of their right to choose among candidates, when in fact the Republican who filed for office doesn't even live in the area ("Eks (mom and daughter) won't mark spot on ballot," Dec. 21). Deadlines and laws are put in place for good reason, but given the example from up high, is it any wonder some would think the rules don't apply to them?
And closer to home, does anyone else wonder why the School Board has appointed, among the three student reps to the board, two students who apparently are relatives of sitting members? But then, should we be surprised, given the past votes that reflect personal privilege rather than the good of all students?
Let's hope 2006 is a better year.
EILEEN ZEITZ HUDELSON DULUTH
My rant of the day.
Why does wal-mart always get picked on by people. I shop there affine and will continue too, I also however shop at many locally owned stores.
You can tell me that wal-mart pays less, has bad public relations, and poor work environments. This is all hogwash I know many people that do or have worked at wal-mart and they love or loved it. They would tell me all the time how good it is. Yes there are of course people that hated working there but you will find that anywhere. Many that have and continue to work at wal-mart are well aware of what computerizes pay and there policies about other work issues. They choice to stay at wal-mart.
You can also try to tell me that the company buys from places that buy from low paying distubuters. This may be true but this is how they have low prices. Lew Latto used wal-mart today as an example saying sure you may save 25 cents on something but you will not get the service. Fist off the prices at wal-mart on advanges are a lot more the 25 cents less and I have never had poor customers service at wal-mart.
Wal-mart to me a great place to shop and yes I am all for the local stores as well. As far as big discount stores goes wal-mart beats them all, k-mart, target and what ever else may be out there.
One more question why do you not hear these bad things about sams club?
You can tell me that wal-mart pays less, has bad public relations, and poor work environments. This is all hogwash I know many people that do or have worked at wal-mart and they love or loved it. They would tell me all the time how good it is. Yes there are of course people that hated working there but you will find that anywhere. Many that have and continue to work at wal-mart are well aware of what computerizes pay and there policies about other work issues. They choice to stay at wal-mart.
You can also try to tell me that the company buys from places that buy from low paying distubuters. This may be true but this is how they have low prices. Lew Latto used wal-mart today as an example saying sure you may save 25 cents on something but you will not get the service. Fist off the prices at wal-mart on advanges are a lot more the 25 cents less and I have never had poor customers service at wal-mart.
Wal-mart to me a great place to shop and yes I am all for the local stores as well. As far as big discount stores goes wal-mart beats them all, k-mart, target and what ever else may be out there.
One more question why do you not hear these bad things about sams club?
Howie Hanson Comments on the KDAL.
Howie Hanson made a comments about Gary Doty needing to talk about and answer questions about the health care problem the city is in. Yes former Mayor Doty knew about the city's problem and did not bother to do anything about it. Yes he should have tried to tackle the problem. Anyone that knows me knows I am not a Doty supporter but he is no longer in office and I do not believe he know needs to answer any questions about this. He should have dealt with it when he was in office but he for some reason did not.
I hope that Howie Hanson realizes this started under Mayor Fedo and he would ask that Fedo answers questions as well. Here again I was not a support of Fedo either but he should not have to answer questions about now.
I hope that Howie Hanson realizes this started under Mayor Fedo and he would ask that Fedo answers questions as well. Here again I was not a support of Fedo either but he should not have to answer questions about now.
Monday, December 26, 2005
Good for these kids!!!
Good for these Superior high school kids. The pledge should be said in every school in every city.
Republican students count bringing the Pledge of Allegiance back to Superior High School as one of their first victories
NEWS TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER
aving a conservative perspective in a community that has historically favored a more liberal viewpoint isn't easy.
But a small group of students at Superior High School wants to change that.
Republican students are working to find their voice and make a difference in the Democrat-dominated community, starting at the high school.
"It's easier to get things done when you're in a group, and there are people to support you and back you up," said Haley Ross, a member of the recently formed Teen Age Republicans at Superior High School.
The students already are leaving their mark.
One of the first successes the fledgling group can claim is restoring recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance at the high school.
"Basically, they just approached me about having the pledge recited during the school day," principal Kent Bergum said. He said Wisconsin law had changed from giving students in kindergarten through eighth grade the option of reciting the pledge to requiring that students in kindergarten through 12th grade recite it daily.
Bergum said he discussed potential problems with the students and asked if they would be willing to help promote the change.
"They said, 'Yeah,' they'd like to do that," Bergum said. "They actually volunteered to recite the pledge every morning."
Every morning about 9:20 a.m., students from Teen Age Republicans head to the school's main office and lead the school, over the public address system, in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
"It's amazing what just a few kids can do to change things at our school," said Sarah Hunter, vice chairwoman of Teen Age Republicans.
"We started with the pledge because there is a state law that it is mandatory," said Nick Feller, co-chairman and one of the group's founding members. He said the group is developing goals, including letting President Bush know that students are working to spread conservative values.
A push for the organization started last year when teacher Craig Rosand, vice chairman of the Douglas County Republican Party, was teaching a law class. Rosand said he was teaching students about equal access to education.
Under the law, students can develop a student organization to suit their educational needs as long as it has a goal and doesn't merely oppose other student organizations or clubs.
The lesson interested Feller, who sought help from Hunter and Lauren Massengill to get the ball rolling. Last year, about six students were involved in the organization, Feller said. This year about 20 students are participating.
"I don't know what they're going to learn from it, except perhaps that their opinion matters, the importance of group decisions and the democratic process, and that it's important to be active and involved," Rosand said.
Teen Age Republicans is a national organization with chapters in 31 states, including Wisconsin and Minnesota.
"I think it's important here because people can get together and voice their opinions and ideals and change things that they think may not be right," member Brittney Lugenbeel said.
"I think it just shows that us kids in high school, no matter if you're a sophomore or senior, we are tomorrow," she said. "With the Pledge of Allegiance, we changed it. I never thought in a million years that a small percentage of people could change something that big."
Source Duluth news tribune, http://duluthnews.com
Republican students count bringing the Pledge of Allegiance back to Superior High School as one of their first victories
NEWS TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER
aving a conservative perspective in a community that has historically favored a more liberal viewpoint isn't easy.
But a small group of students at Superior High School wants to change that.
Republican students are working to find their voice and make a difference in the Democrat-dominated community, starting at the high school.
"It's easier to get things done when you're in a group, and there are people to support you and back you up," said Haley Ross, a member of the recently formed Teen Age Republicans at Superior High School.
The students already are leaving their mark.
One of the first successes the fledgling group can claim is restoring recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance at the high school.
"Basically, they just approached me about having the pledge recited during the school day," principal Kent Bergum said. He said Wisconsin law had changed from giving students in kindergarten through eighth grade the option of reciting the pledge to requiring that students in kindergarten through 12th grade recite it daily.
Bergum said he discussed potential problems with the students and asked if they would be willing to help promote the change.
"They said, 'Yeah,' they'd like to do that," Bergum said. "They actually volunteered to recite the pledge every morning."
Every morning about 9:20 a.m., students from Teen Age Republicans head to the school's main office and lead the school, over the public address system, in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
"It's amazing what just a few kids can do to change things at our school," said Sarah Hunter, vice chairwoman of Teen Age Republicans.
"We started with the pledge because there is a state law that it is mandatory," said Nick Feller, co-chairman and one of the group's founding members. He said the group is developing goals, including letting President Bush know that students are working to spread conservative values.
A push for the organization started last year when teacher Craig Rosand, vice chairman of the Douglas County Republican Party, was teaching a law class. Rosand said he was teaching students about equal access to education.
Under the law, students can develop a student organization to suit their educational needs as long as it has a goal and doesn't merely oppose other student organizations or clubs.
The lesson interested Feller, who sought help from Hunter and Lauren Massengill to get the ball rolling. Last year, about six students were involved in the organization, Feller said. This year about 20 students are participating.
"I don't know what they're going to learn from it, except perhaps that their opinion matters, the importance of group decisions and the democratic process, and that it's important to be active and involved," Rosand said.
Teen Age Republicans is a national organization with chapters in 31 states, including Wisconsin and Minnesota.
"I think it's important here because people can get together and voice their opinions and ideals and change things that they think may not be right," member Brittney Lugenbeel said.
"I think it just shows that us kids in high school, no matter if you're a sophomore or senior, we are tomorrow," she said. "With the Pledge of Allegiance, we changed it. I never thought in a million years that a small percentage of people could change something that big."
Source Duluth news tribune, http://duluthnews.com
Student housing
This appread in the U.M.D. statesman( current issue).
My question is why then do some councilors such as Gilber and others want to herd the collage students downtown? Students do and should have the right to live any were in town.
"Greg Gilbert, City Councilor for UMD’s District 10, said that there is plenty of room in the Duluth community for students.
“There is more than enough room for students that compliment the neighborhood and work with their landlords,” said Gilbert.
He said he has noticed a lot more “For Rent” signs around the neighborhood than in previous years."
My question is why then do some councilors such as Gilber and others want to herd the collage students downtown? Students do and should have the right to live any were in town.
"Greg Gilbert, City Councilor for UMD’s District 10, said that there is plenty of room in the Duluth community for students.
“There is more than enough room for students that compliment the neighborhood and work with their landlords,” said Gilbert.
He said he has noticed a lot more “For Rent” signs around the neighborhood than in previous years."
Friday, December 23, 2005
Congressmen that hate Christmas.
Ok on last post, here it is from newsmax, http://newsmax.com.
22 Congressmen Hate Christmas
This year's "War for Christmas" – keeping "Christ" in the holiday has apparently been won. And, like many "wars," there has even been a Congressional resolution in support of keeping Christmas alive and well.
On December 15 the House of Representatives passed a resolution "protecting the symbols and traditions of Christmas" by an overwhelming 401-22 vote.
Representative JoAnn Davis (R-VA), the resolution's sponsor, said the resolution was necessary to counter "political correctness run amok."
"No one," she said, "should feel like they have done something wrong by wishing someone a Merry Christmas."
Twenty-two Democrats played Scrooge and disagreed.
Representative Robert Scott (D-VA) said Republicans were more concerned with the symbolism rather than the substance of Christmas – referring to Republican passage of a bill to slow the rate of growth in federal entitlement programs.
Story Continues Below
Davis lodged a preemptive response to critics who might question the constitutionality of her resolution.
"Celebrating Christmas is not a violation of separation of church and state," she said. "The Framers intended that the First Amendment to the Constitution would prohibit the establishment of religion, not prohibit any mention of religion or reference to God in civic dialogue."
The text of the resolution read as follows:
Whereas Christmas is a national holiday celebrated on December 25; and
Whereas the Framers intended that the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States would prohibit the establishment of religion, not prohibit any mention of religion or reference to God in civic dialog: Now, therefore be it resolved, that the House of Representatives –
(1) Recognizes the importance of the symbols and traditions of Christmas; (2) Strongly disapproves of attempts to ban references to Christmas; and (3) Expresses support for the use of these symbols and traditions, for those who celebrate Christmas.
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The Perfect Christmas Gift For Republicans
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As the Christmas season draws to a close, we thought we would share the names of the 22 Congressman who voted against the pro-Christmas resolution:
Congressman Party-State District
Ackerman D-NY 5th
Blumenauer D-OR 3rd
Capps D-CA 23rd
Cleaver D-MO 5th
DeGette D-CO 1st
Harman D-CA 36th
Hastings D-FL 23rd
Honda D-CA 15th
Lee D-CA 9th
Lewis D-GA 5th
McDermott D-WA 7th
Miller, George D-CA 7th
Moore D-WI 4th
Moran D-VA 8th
Payne D-NJ 10th
Rush D-IL 1st
Schakowsky D-IL 9th
Scott D-VA 3rd
Stark D-CA 13th
Wasserman Schultz D-FL 20th
Wexler D-FL 19th
Woolsey D-CA 6th
22 Congressmen Hate Christmas
This year's "War for Christmas" – keeping "Christ" in the holiday has apparently been won. And, like many "wars," there has even been a Congressional resolution in support of keeping Christmas alive and well.
On December 15 the House of Representatives passed a resolution "protecting the symbols and traditions of Christmas" by an overwhelming 401-22 vote.
Representative JoAnn Davis (R-VA), the resolution's sponsor, said the resolution was necessary to counter "political correctness run amok."
"No one," she said, "should feel like they have done something wrong by wishing someone a Merry Christmas."
Twenty-two Democrats played Scrooge and disagreed.
Representative Robert Scott (D-VA) said Republicans were more concerned with the symbolism rather than the substance of Christmas – referring to Republican passage of a bill to slow the rate of growth in federal entitlement programs.
Story Continues Below
Davis lodged a preemptive response to critics who might question the constitutionality of her resolution.
"Celebrating Christmas is not a violation of separation of church and state," she said. "The Framers intended that the First Amendment to the Constitution would prohibit the establishment of religion, not prohibit any mention of religion or reference to God in civic dialogue."
The text of the resolution read as follows:
Whereas Christmas is a national holiday celebrated on December 25; and
Whereas the Framers intended that the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States would prohibit the establishment of religion, not prohibit any mention of religion or reference to God in civic dialog: Now, therefore be it resolved, that the House of Representatives –
(1) Recognizes the importance of the symbols and traditions of Christmas; (2) Strongly disapproves of attempts to ban references to Christmas; and (3) Expresses support for the use of these symbols and traditions, for those who celebrate Christmas.
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U.S. Comptroller: Financial Collapse Looming
The Perfect Christmas Gift For Republicans
Christians Are Still Suffering For Their Faith! Find Out More!
As the Christmas season draws to a close, we thought we would share the names of the 22 Congressman who voted against the pro-Christmas resolution:
Congressman Party-State District
Ackerman D-NY 5th
Blumenauer D-OR 3rd
Capps D-CA 23rd
Cleaver D-MO 5th
DeGette D-CO 1st
Harman D-CA 36th
Hastings D-FL 23rd
Honda D-CA 15th
Lee D-CA 9th
Lewis D-GA 5th
McDermott D-WA 7th
Miller, George D-CA 7th
Moore D-WI 4th
Moran D-VA 8th
Payne D-NJ 10th
Rush D-IL 1st
Schakowsky D-IL 9th
Scott D-VA 3rd
Stark D-CA 13th
Wasserman Schultz D-FL 20th
Wexler D-FL 19th
Woolsey D-CA 6th
Coleman on drilling in Alaska.
Ok one more post. I found this on MN Democrats exposed blog and thought it was interesting,http://minnesotademocratsexposed.com/.
This is one of the few items I disagree with senator Coleman on. I think we need to be drilling in Alaska at the anwr site.
DFL LAUNCHES FALSE ATTACK ON COLEMAN'S ANWR VOTE
The lies:"'Sen. Coleman broke his promise and caved to Republican Party leaders,' said State Chairman Brian Melendez. 'He seemed to have conviction about the sanctity of ANWR, right up until the chips were down.'" Source: Associated Press, December 22, 2005The facts:Norm Coleman has voted against drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Reserve (ANWR) every time it has come up and he will continue to vote against it.Had there been a vote on drilling in ANWR, Coleman would have voted against it. He even stated he would have voted against the Defense Appropriations Bill because drilling in ANWR had been included in the bill.Coleman voted for cloture on the Defense Appropriations Bill, which simply meant that debate would end on the bill and it would go to the floor of the Senate for an up or down vote. Coleman later voted to strip the ANWR provision from the Defense Approptiations Bill."'I'm pleased I had a chance to cast a vote to strip ANWR,' Coleman said in an interview late Wednesday night. 'And I'm pleased we were able to pass a defense bill without ANWR.'" Source: Associated Press, December 22, 2005
This is one of the few items I disagree with senator Coleman on. I think we need to be drilling in Alaska at the anwr site.
DFL LAUNCHES FALSE ATTACK ON COLEMAN'S ANWR VOTE
The lies:"'Sen. Coleman broke his promise and caved to Republican Party leaders,' said State Chairman Brian Melendez. 'He seemed to have conviction about the sanctity of ANWR, right up until the chips were down.'" Source: Associated Press, December 22, 2005The facts:Norm Coleman has voted against drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Reserve (ANWR) every time it has come up and he will continue to vote against it.Had there been a vote on drilling in ANWR, Coleman would have voted against it. He even stated he would have voted against the Defense Appropriations Bill because drilling in ANWR had been included in the bill.Coleman voted for cloture on the Defense Appropriations Bill, which simply meant that debate would end on the bill and it would go to the floor of the Senate for an up or down vote. Coleman later voted to strip the ANWR provision from the Defense Approptiations Bill."'I'm pleased I had a chance to cast a vote to strip ANWR,' Coleman said in an interview late Wednesday night. 'And I'm pleased we were able to pass a defense bill without ANWR.'" Source: Associated Press, December 22, 2005
Coleman on drilling in Alaska.
Ok one more post. I found this on MN Democrats exposed blog and thought it was interesting.
This is one of the few items I disagree with senator Coleman on. I think we need to be drilling in Alaska at the anwr site.
DFL LAUNCHES FALSE ATTACK ON COLEMAN'S ANWR VOTE
The lies:"'Sen. Coleman broke his promise and caved to Republican Party leaders,' said State Chairman Brian Melendez. 'He seemed to have conviction about the sanctity of ANWR, right up until the chips were down.'" Source: Associated Press, December 22, 2005The facts:Norm Coleman has voted against drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Reserve (ANWR) every time it has come up and he will continue to vote against it.Had there been a vote on drilling in ANWR, Coleman would have voted against it. He even stated he would have voted against the Defense Appropriations Bill because drilling in ANWR had been included in the bill.Coleman voted for cloture on the Defense Appropriations Bill, which simply meant that debate would end on the bill and it would go to the floor of the Senate for an up or down vote. Coleman later voted to strip the ANWR provision from the Defense Approptiations Bill."'I'm pleased I had a chance to cast a vote to strip ANWR,' Coleman said in an interview late Wednesday night. 'And I'm pleased we were able to pass a defense bill without ANWR.'" Source: Associated Press, December 22, 2005
This is one of the few items I disagree with senator Coleman on. I think we need to be drilling in Alaska at the anwr site.
DFL LAUNCHES FALSE ATTACK ON COLEMAN'S ANWR VOTE
The lies:"'Sen. Coleman broke his promise and caved to Republican Party leaders,' said State Chairman Brian Melendez. 'He seemed to have conviction about the sanctity of ANWR, right up until the chips were down.'" Source: Associated Press, December 22, 2005The facts:Norm Coleman has voted against drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Reserve (ANWR) every time it has come up and he will continue to vote against it.Had there been a vote on drilling in ANWR, Coleman would have voted against it. He even stated he would have voted against the Defense Appropriations Bill because drilling in ANWR had been included in the bill.Coleman voted for cloture on the Defense Appropriations Bill, which simply meant that debate would end on the bill and it would go to the floor of the Senate for an up or down vote. Coleman later voted to strip the ANWR provision from the Defense Approptiations Bill."'I'm pleased I had a chance to cast a vote to strip ANWR,' Coleman said in an interview late Wednesday night. 'And I'm pleased we were able to pass a defense bill without ANWR.'" Source: Associated Press, December 22, 2005
Tony Dungy's son dead at the age of 18
I was deeply saddened when I hurt the news that Tony Dungy's son died yesterday at the age of 18.
Many of you know that Tony Dungy is a big name in Minnesota sports he was a coach for both the Minnesota Gophers and Minnesota Vikings. I believe he also played ball for the gophers.
I had the chance to meet Tony Dungy a couple of times and what a great person he is, he loves his family more then anything and this news has to hart on him.
When I first heard the news yesterday morning they did not know much but now I guess it appears that James Dungy committed suicide. This is going to be especially hard on Tony. I would not be surprised to see him coach in the playoffs and then retire as a coach.
My hart goes out to the Dungy family. This is suppose be a joyful time of year it is now a hardship for this great family.
Many of you know that Tony Dungy is a big name in Minnesota sports he was a coach for both the Minnesota Gophers and Minnesota Vikings. I believe he also played ball for the gophers.
I had the chance to meet Tony Dungy a couple of times and what a great person he is, he loves his family more then anything and this news has to hart on him.
When I first heard the news yesterday morning they did not know much but now I guess it appears that James Dungy committed suicide. This is going to be especially hard on Tony. I would not be surprised to see him coach in the playoffs and then retire as a coach.
My hart goes out to the Dungy family. This is suppose be a joyful time of year it is now a hardship for this great family.
Thursday, December 22, 2005
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Superior police lost.
Superior police puzzled by series of thefts. This makes no sense to me the police say it was a short time that the thefts happened however the first call came in at 3 a.m. and it went tell 7 a.m. that is four hours that is not a short amount of time. Why did the police not have cops out in every business district there was, or heck even in the area it happened because the paper reported today that many of them were close to gether. This seems fishy to me I just don't know how the guy or guys were not caught.
Several Superior businesses and residences were burglarized early Wednesday, and there were several more attempted break-ins, according to Superior police.
No arrests have been made, and police couldn't specify how many suspects might be involved in the incidents, which could number more than 13.
Police did not release a description of any suspects.
Superior Police Capt. Chad La Lor said cash and other items were stolen, but he wouldn't specify amounts because of the ongoing investigation. He said Christmas presents were taken from one of the homes.
The path of the burglaries is not yet known, but many businesses were located near one another. Four businesses on the 5700 and 5800 blocks of Tower Avenue were targeted, including Jack's Fast Foods, J-n-J's Bakery Catering Cafe, Carlson's Corner Cafe and Thatcher's Auto Center.
Read the whole article at http://duluthnews.com.
Merry Christmas
Several Superior businesses and residences were burglarized early Wednesday, and there were several more attempted break-ins, according to Superior police.
No arrests have been made, and police couldn't specify how many suspects might be involved in the incidents, which could number more than 13.
Police did not release a description of any suspects.
Superior Police Capt. Chad La Lor said cash and other items were stolen, but he wouldn't specify amounts because of the ongoing investigation. He said Christmas presents were taken from one of the homes.
The path of the burglaries is not yet known, but many businesses were located near one another. Four businesses on the 5700 and 5800 blocks of Tower Avenue were targeted, including Jack's Fast Foods, J-n-J's Bakery Catering Cafe, Carlson's Corner Cafe and Thatcher's Auto Center.
Read the whole article at http://duluthnews.com.
Merry Christmas
Audit this Mayor Bergson.
Mayor Bergson gets it wrong again. Why are you getting an audit we already know that the health care cost is at 280 million and it is on the rise as we speak. This issue needs to start getting dealt with now. We can not wait any longer.
The audit was asked by the unions. Remember I have asked many times for the unions not to interfere with task force recommendations. They of course don't care if this gets fixed or not and they are using a pro-union Mayor to prove it.
As I said before these reconditions are great and most citizens like and the council agreed to them as well. Even union heads were at the council meeting and said this was a great plan but it was just a joke and the unions did not want to be the only ones publicly saying bad things about it at the council meeting.
Duluth Mayor Herb Bergson is calling for an independent audit of the city's self-insurance funds, saying the review is needed before he can embrace recommendations to eliminate $280 million in unfunded retiree health-care costs.
Bergson said his call for an outside review was prompted by charges from a City Council-appointed task force that the insurance fund has been mismanaged, neglected or abused for decades.
The audit was asked by the unions. Remember I have asked many times for the unions not to interfere with task force recommendations. They of course don't care if this gets fixed or not and they are using a pro-union Mayor to prove it.
As I said before these reconditions are great and most citizens like and the council agreed to them as well. Even union heads were at the council meeting and said this was a great plan but it was just a joke and the unions did not want to be the only ones publicly saying bad things about it at the council meeting.
Duluth Mayor Herb Bergson is calling for an independent audit of the city's self-insurance funds, saying the review is needed before he can embrace recommendations to eliminate $280 million in unfunded retiree health-care costs.
Bergson said his call for an outside review was prompted by charges from a City Council-appointed task force that the insurance fund has been mismanaged, neglected or abused for decades.
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
I will always take the easy way out.
Mayor Bergson takes the easy way out. I think many of use knew he would do this. Now Mayor Bergson does not even have go to court.
Bergson plea, fine payment close drunken-driving case
NEWS TRIBUNE
The drunken-driving case against Duluth Mayor Herb Bergson is resolved, Washburn County District Attorney J. Michael Bitney announced Tuesday.
Bergson and his attorney, Toby Marcovich of Superior, entered a plea of no contest and paid a $784 fine, Bitney said in a letter to the media.
According to the agreement, Bergson will undergo an alcohol assessment and follow through with treatment recommendations from the counselor. He'll attend a victims impact panel where he'll listen to the stories of people who've lost loved ones or suffered other losses at the hands of drunken drivers. And he'll forfeit his driving privileges for six months in Minnesota and in Wisconsin.
"This is the standard disposition for an offense of this type," Bitney wrote. "No preferential treatment was given in the disposition of this traffic case in Washburn County."
Bergson crashed his car the evening of Dec. 9 near Spooner, Wis. He suffered a concussion, bruises and cuts to his face. A preliminary breath test by police indicated his blood-alcohol level was 0.161 percent, more than two times the legal driving limit in Wisconsin.
Bergson announced at a news conference Thursday he had mailed in the signed plea agreement. Bitney's letter confirmed the action.
Merry Christmas
Banning books
The School rejects banning a book. Good for them I am not affine for banning books. The board also had some other notable activities from last night they are listed below.
Board rejects ban of sexually explicit books
EDUCATION:Instead of a ban, the School Board moves toward adopting guidelines for choosing instructional materials.
BY JAKE WEYER
NEWS TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER
DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Some parents, students and teachers in the Duluth school district are concerned about the possibility of banning the use of sexually explicit materials.
District officials have been looking at revising policies related to the selection of instructional materials since early in the school year, when a family complained about a book assignment. The family recommended amending the district's policy to ban the use of sexually explicit books, said Rex Hein, director of curriculum, assessment and staff development for the district.
Although the recommendation was considered, the district is considering using the Minnesota School Board Association's policy, which was approved for its first reading at Tuesday night's School Board meeting. All members voted in favor except Bevan Schraw, who thought the subject needed further review and discussion.
According to district informa- tion, the new policy would require staff members to select materials that:
• support the goals and objectives of the education programs;
• consider the needs, age and maturity of students;
• foster respect and appreciation for cultural diversity and varied opinion;
• fit with the constraints of the school district budget;
• and are in the English language, though another language may be used pursuant to Minnesota statute.
Teachers, parents and students voiced their support for the policy Tuesday and spoke to the board about their concerns.
Chloe Strand, a 15-year-old ninth-grade student at East High School, told the board that students need challenging and diverse materials to get them to think critically and prepare for the real world.
Jill Lofald, an English teacher at Denfeld, said she spoke for her fellow teachers when endorsing the new policy.
The speakers talked about academic freedoms, and one used Hitler's regime to illustrate the negative aspects of censorship. Board member Tim Grover thought some of the comments were over-the-top and unfairly attacked the family that brought the concern to the board.
"Tonight, I think we have reached a new low with the name of Hitler being brought up," Grover said.
The board also approved for second reading a related policy that included guidelines for parents who would like to request alternative resources. Grover and Schraw voted against the policy, which they said required further review.
The board also:
• recognized departing member Schraw's achievements and gave him a plaque;
• approved a resolution allowing student advisers to the School Board. Three students -- Michael Wasson of East High School, Melanie Schraw of Denfeld High School and Joe Fisketti of Central High School -- have been selected and will begin early next month. The students will not be allowed to vote or attend closed meetings;
• approved a 7.9 percent property tax levy increase.
• heard information on a districtwide facilities plan.
Merry Christmas
Board rejects ban of sexually explicit books
EDUCATION:Instead of a ban, the School Board moves toward adopting guidelines for choosing instructional materials.
BY JAKE WEYER
NEWS TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER
DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Some parents, students and teachers in the Duluth school district are concerned about the possibility of banning the use of sexually explicit materials.
District officials have been looking at revising policies related to the selection of instructional materials since early in the school year, when a family complained about a book assignment. The family recommended amending the district's policy to ban the use of sexually explicit books, said Rex Hein, director of curriculum, assessment and staff development for the district.
Although the recommendation was considered, the district is considering using the Minnesota School Board Association's policy, which was approved for its first reading at Tuesday night's School Board meeting. All members voted in favor except Bevan Schraw, who thought the subject needed further review and discussion.
According to district informa- tion, the new policy would require staff members to select materials that:
• support the goals and objectives of the education programs;
• consider the needs, age and maturity of students;
• foster respect and appreciation for cultural diversity and varied opinion;
• fit with the constraints of the school district budget;
• and are in the English language, though another language may be used pursuant to Minnesota statute.
Teachers, parents and students voiced their support for the policy Tuesday and spoke to the board about their concerns.
Chloe Strand, a 15-year-old ninth-grade student at East High School, told the board that students need challenging and diverse materials to get them to think critically and prepare for the real world.
Jill Lofald, an English teacher at Denfeld, said she spoke for her fellow teachers when endorsing the new policy.
The speakers talked about academic freedoms, and one used Hitler's regime to illustrate the negative aspects of censorship. Board member Tim Grover thought some of the comments were over-the-top and unfairly attacked the family that brought the concern to the board.
"Tonight, I think we have reached a new low with the name of Hitler being brought up," Grover said.
The board also approved for second reading a related policy that included guidelines for parents who would like to request alternative resources. Grover and Schraw voted against the policy, which they said required further review.
The board also:
• recognized departing member Schraw's achievements and gave him a plaque;
• approved a resolution allowing student advisers to the School Board. Three students -- Michael Wasson of East High School, Melanie Schraw of Denfeld High School and Joe Fisketti of Central High School -- have been selected and will begin early next month. The students will not be allowed to vote or attend closed meetings;
• approved a 7.9 percent property tax levy increase.
• heard information on a districtwide facilities plan.
Merry Christmas
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