Middletown Forum : Encouraged To Attend! http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Middletown Forum : City Council : Encouraged To Attend! Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:18:10 +0000 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:52:04 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.12 360 www.middletownusa.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3216 Middletown Forum http://middletownusa.com/images/blog-logo.jpg http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ Encouraged To Attend! : Randy- check out today's... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3216&PID=20865&title=encouraged-to-attend#20865 Author: VietVet
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Posted: Aug 18 2010 at 7:52pm

Randy- check out today's Midd. Journal. Go to the story on the Pendleton approval by council. Read the posts under Amused to Death to get the jest of his message. Seems to have a chip on the shoulder for us MUSA people. Just wondered if he participates here on this site also.]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:52:04 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3216&PID=20865&title=encouraged-to-attend#20865 Encouraged To Attend! : Spider, Thank you for the... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3216&PID=20864&title=encouraged-to-attend#20864 Author: Mike_Presta
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Posted: Aug 18 2010 at 7:05pm

Spider,
 
Thank you for the love (Embarrassed) and other kind remarks.
 
I'm sorry that my skills as a speechifyer failed to live up to your expectations.  In my younger days, I used to be able to do better, but, alas, I am old and in failing health.  I could list a number of reasons and/or excuses why my debating skills have deteriorated, but there is really nothing to be gained in doing so.
 
Suffice it to say that I attempt to "answer with the best that is within me"!
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Posted: Aug 18 2010 at 6:45pm

I have to apologize for my absence at the meeting on Tuesday night,my time is spent in Indiana on family matters 3 weeks out of every month so sorry I wasn't there folks.
 
I take it that it did not go well from the postings here. ]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:45:52 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3216&PID=20862&title=encouraged-to-attend#20862 Encouraged To Attend! : Where are they posting at Vet?... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3216&PID=20861&title=encouraged-to-attend#20861 Author: randy
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Posted: Aug 18 2010 at 6:28pm

Where are they posting at Vet?]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:28:18 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3216&PID=20861&title=encouraged-to-attend#20861 Encouraged To Attend! : Hey Randy- there's some moron... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3216&PID=20860&title=encouraged-to-attend#20860 Author: VietVet
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Posted: Aug 18 2010 at 5:57pm

Hey Randy- there's some moron with a screen name of Amused To Death, that loves hammering the MUSA folks. He must frequent this site and seems to know some of the more familiar names. Anyway to find out who this clown is? Probably a city official or some MMF smarta-- that likes to stir the pot, unlike us. ]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:57:50 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3216&PID=20860&title=encouraged-to-attend#20860 Encouraged To Attend! : Rhodes made an excellent point... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3216&PID=20859&title=encouraged-to-attend#20859 Author: spiderjohn
Subject: 3216
Posted: Aug 18 2010 at 5:20pm

Rhodes made an excellent point that should not be missed.
In the areas where the "arts" are most successful and best supported, they are privately funded.
As mentioned, the public "pay the way" approach would never be considered because that pretty much means that the overall community won't be able to use and purchase the product.
 
This whole bit of pockets of business/property owners holding on until the taxpayer funds their projects and improves their properties is out of hand currently in Middietown. The Main St.Project will put it all over the top, and is basically un-realistic.
 
]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:20:02 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3216&PID=20859&title=encouraged-to-attend#20859 Encouraged To Attend! : Thanks to Mike & Terry for... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3216&PID=20858&title=encouraged-to-attend#20858 Author: Vivian Moon
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Posted: Aug 18 2010 at 4:40pm

Thanks to Mike & Terry for speaking up at the council meeting last night. Thumbs%20Up
Nothing would have changed the outcome of this vote.

I was glad to see that Mr. Picard spoke up last night about the airport cost not breaking even. Thumbs%20Up
Hmmm...wonder what he will say about Weather Wax costing the tax payers $250,000 a year.

Thanks to Anita Scott Jones Thumbs%20Up and Josh Laubach Thumbs%20Upfor putting a stop to the Historic Commission new powers.

]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:40:19 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3216&PID=20858&title=encouraged-to-attend#20858 Encouraged To Attend! : hey vet--I VERY MUCH appreciate... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3216&PID=20857&title=encouraged-to-attend#20857 Author: spiderjohn
Subject: 3216
Posted: Aug 18 2010 at 3:45pm

hey vet--I VERY MUCH appreciate your effort and desire exhibited last night.
Took balls to get up there like General Custer at Little Big Horn.
Would have been very easy to be distracted from the way that the comments were structured.
DON'T POUT about it!!
You did what you could--as you know, the city building cronies and their blood-sucking enablers ALWAYS get their way eventually. Council is intimidated and putty in their hands.
 
The hydraulic canal is still filled with the stagnant green scum that has been there for decades.
The sewer stench as you walk along Main St.. is worse than ever, particularly in the area where the garage used to be. The Main St.Project properties owned by the big hitters have been filthy and un-sanitary for years. The Sorg Mansion and Sorg Opera House? lol if it doesn't make you cry. Hope House is better kept.
 
So--give away another million dollars of taxpayer money, then raise water/sewer rates(un-mandated/hidden tax) because the city has no chance of getting a tax increase by the voters.
What about an "art tax"?
Particularly in that new area? Maybe pay for the Main St.Project also.
A special tax on municipally-funded businesses.
That way, those supporting the area giveaways and related businesses return the taxpayer favor.
]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:45:24 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3216&PID=20857&title=encouraged-to-attend#20857 Encouraged To Attend! : HEY! Sorry to have disappointed... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3216&PID=20856&title=encouraged-to-attend#20856 Author: VietVet
Subject: 3216
Posted: Aug 18 2010 at 3:21pm

HEY! Sorry to have disappointed you spider in my delivery and content. Was there, just trying to contribute, that's all. Never said I was a master orator and statesman that you had envisioned. I'll go to the end of the line and sulk. I know my place now as you have put me there- and I thank you for it! Glad you appreciated my time at the podium. ]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:21:10 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3216&PID=20856&title=encouraged-to-attend#20856 Encouraged To Attend! : Hey--I didn't attend because... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3216&PID=20855&title=encouraged-to-attend#20855 Author: spiderjohn
Subject: 3216
Posted: Aug 18 2010 at 2:13pm

Hey--I didn't attend because I knew exactly what would happen. 50 more speakers against the project wouldn't have changed a vote already cast. I love Mike and Vet, however both were terrible last night. Rambling,stammering, and un-prepared after all of this time. Steve Lewis was well-intentioned but not much better. I didn't even watch the Council discussion or vote. The smug attitude of the artsy tax $ spenders and the after-quotes were very disappointing. Gloating is a very bad trait.
 
So--it is done. Let's hope that we were wrong and this deal works for everyone.
 
Do I still believe in Mr.Smith, Mr.Laubaugh, Mr.Allen and Ms.Scott Jones?
No way--sos
Might as well have Leslie,Tony and some other  shills up there
Emailed all Councilmembers--nice responses from Ms.Scott Jones and Mayor Mulligan
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