What happened in Ward 1 ??

GMAB- you stated in an earlier post that you were in a war. You stated that you were in the Navy surface fleet-Anti Submarine Warfare community. Just curious- were you off the coast of Vietnam? Were you in the Persian Gulf? I would like to share some experiences if you were a Nam vet. The Persian Gulf War was after my time in.

I see that you get somewhat "agitated" when some of us criticize the city leaders. You know as well as I do that when one places themself in the public spotlight, they are subjecting themselves to public scrutiny and therefore, public ridicule. It goes along with the territory. You call it "trash talk". We call it "criticizing and holding accountable". Marconi is my 3rd Ward rep (for a while), and I talk to Tony all the time, either in person or on the phone. I have spoken at city council meetings and have written Letters To The Editor. I also attend community meetings. I am as involved as time will allow.

If you find this site so distasteful, and believe that we go overboard on the criticism of city officials, why do you post and return discussion on a repetitive basis? You do have the option of just "walking away" as all who disagree do.

GMAB

Hey Gary.....

The subject of the canal has me on the fence. What I understand is that they are going to flow it down near Smith Park. Again here we go putting the kids in danger again.The council allowed for the land to be re-zoned behinde a Elemeantary School for SUNCHOKE. Im still prying that that wont happen.Its time for the places that pollute the land pay for there mistakes.

Now that hooligans have set fires near the water tower in ARMBRUSTER'S WARD, perhaps there should be a "Manchester Manor Historic District" movement to help control crime in that area too.

GMAB wrote: Simply stated, I served as part of the surface fleet in the USN as part of the Anti Submarine Warfare community.   Lived in Southern California for several years and then moved to Middletown (originally from the west side of Cincy).   Hermes- Progressive thinking???   I lived in California- the most progressive state.   I have a fundamental understanding of forward thinking and the positive changes that are a direct result.   Middletown is old school in many, many ways.     LMAO- Did you not read my post???   Where did I praise Armbruster?   I spoke of the personal jabs people throw towards council members.   At least read what was written if you are going to make a lame attempt at criticizing my post.     Why should it matter if I attend council meetings??   Let me ask you this.... How often do you speak with members of council?   I speak with members of council quite regularly.   I watch the meetings on TV.   Maybe you should call and speak with members of council.     Just what are your expectations of a ward representative?   It sounds like to me that ward 1 is full of selfish citizens.   I live in ward 4.   Should I fit into MUSA by blogging trash talk about Schiavonne??   I personally do not care what he specifically does within the ward.  Money is scarce in this town (especially compared to where I lived in California).    I look at the city of Middletown as a whole.   The issues brought forth at council meetings are voted on collectively because they affect the city.   What drastic changes do you expect to see in ward 1?   Tootie-  Why are you so upset over the pool?  Hardly anyone used it.   Quit looking at your neighborhood and start thinking of the entire city.    Just admit it people; no matter who represents ward 1 all of you would find something to whine about on this site.   The pope himself could fill the first ward seat and everyone would still gripe and complain.

Yes Im craying over people that are speeding. Its bad enough for the regular people to be doing it,but it worse when its a city bus. There is a hairpin curve and Im waiting on the day that either the bus or someone else losses it and plows over the people that are playing basketball.

Hey GMAB-

Mike I think GMAB was talking about Calif. new method of loan sharking as forward thinking, where the citizens are forced to give the State Interest Free Loans.

GMAB- OK, you were in an active war zone- you still haven't told us what "active war zone" it was. Why are you evading the question? Not minimizing any vets contribution just asking for some clarification on your war experiences- and certainly wouldn't call any vet a POS as you have done. Your credibility is certainly suspect in your post because you won't devulge specifics about your war contributions. Won't meet- that's your perogative. Just suggested that to talk about our differences. I left it up to you on the location. You mentioned Steak and Shake with the smart a-- milk shake with one straw comment. It appears that you have issues with people who are "assumers" ??? My, you appear to have anger issues calling everyone idiots. PTSD perhaps?

Mike_Presta wrote: GMAB wrote: I lived in California- the most progressive state.   I have a fundamental understanding of forward thinking and the positive changes that are a direct result. I have also lived in California. Are we speaking of the same place?  Are we speaking of the state that is dead BROKE???  The state that issues IOUs as state income tax refunds and state paychecks???  The state that has a state debt larger than many NATIONS???  Is THAT the state of which you speak so fondly???  Are those the "positive changes" and "forward thinking" about which you boast???

wow gmab

OK GMAB- Apparently, you are more interested in providing flak than fact on you responses. Most vets that I have talked to over the years readily provide answers to questions such as "what branch of service were you in?", "where were you stationed?", "what did you do while in?". etc. Usually, they are proud that they saw (and survived) some war action. You seem to be reluctant to devulge what most vets will talk about freely. Just seems strange that you don't want to talk about something that most are proud of. Interesting concept- "only those important ot me do I "prove" my war experiences"- Why did you mention your military experiences on this blog to total strangers then if you only talk about it with your family?

I have trust issues?- Yep, when another vet in giving me some bullsh--about their "war zone" experiences and won't reveal the war. Hard to believe someone who is reluctant to answer a simple question.

"You see, this isn't my first rodeo"- what??? Were you a frikkin' cowboy in the past? What the he-- is that all about?

Yep, I think most could stereotype you rather easily.

Your age? What you did in the service? Don't care. Just asked what war, that's all.

"I'm content with what I have done in the military". "I don't have to prove it to anyone-especially on a blog"- Not asking you to prove that you were in the military- YOU mentioned that YOU were in a war zone. I merely asked which war zone? Simple question requiring a simple answer.

This blog- my life?? No, just a hobby, a way to get information not otherwise given in the Journal and a way to communicate with several who are like minded, that's all.

You want healthy political debate?- what do you want to discuss? I offered to meet and discuss things. You chose to turn the offer down.

Everything turns personal- again--- how is asking what war were you in turning everything personal? I only asked for clarification. You chose to turn it into a pissing match.