Sunday, April 08, 2018
Sorensen at Bluestem Prairie reports of an event cancellation affecting a Mr. John G. and event organizers;
Here, event sponsorship publishing by email:
The Good Lord favored Mike Pence's pony/dog show with finer weather, and it is hard to know the inferences to draw from differences. At a bet this Guandolo chap lacked a spiffy big airplane with official looking badging and color scheme also; again, the Lord seemingly favoring the most pious.
Whether amounts of Mercer family money were invested in the Guandolo situation is unclear. If so, it was hushed, although don't call any such chance "possible hush money." It would be "possibly hushed money." And they differ. A lawyer named Cohen could explain all that better than I might. Itinerant lecturers on arcane topics must have a harder time than Billy Graham had promoting his brand, again, favorship of the most pious seeming at play as the general principle, Job being a temporary exception that proves the rule. Presumably Guandolo only suffered a cancellation, with no painful boils or nattering neighbors to test him or his agenda, or his loyalty to it.
A closing quote within the Sorensen item:
Why does that make me think of Marley and the Clapton sheriff-deputy cover, where Marley's Rastafarian devotion likely was more pious than any Clapton beliefs at the time, yet Clapton raked in all the money. Singing must be under different holy rules than politicking or lecturing on stuff to audiences in tune with the stuff being lectured at them. Mysterious ways.
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Likely the more pious, since they got the trophy:
Worldview Weekend's 5 City/5 Day speaking tour, which included UTT's President John Guandolo, had significant success in Des Moines, Iowa last night where nearly 200 people attended and learned about the threat Islam's sharia and the Muslim Brotherhood's Islamic Movement pose to the civilized world. . . .
In Minneapolis, the jihadis and Marxists were converging. Since UTT is aware that some in law enforcement in Minneapolis are hostile to UTT's work, the decision was made not to go forward with this event because the safety of the attendees could not be insured.
The Good Lord favored Mike Pence's pony/dog show with finer weather, and it is hard to know the inferences to draw from differences. At a bet this Guandolo chap lacked a spiffy big airplane with official looking badging and color scheme also; again, the Lord seemingly favoring the most pious.
Whether amounts of Mercer family money were invested in the Guandolo situation is unclear. If so, it was hushed, although don't call any such chance "possible hush money." It would be "possibly hushed money." And they differ. A lawyer named Cohen could explain all that better than I might. Itinerant lecturers on arcane topics must have a harder time than Billy Graham had promoting his brand, again, favorship of the most pious seeming at play as the general principle, Job being a temporary exception that proves the rule. Presumably Guandolo only suffered a cancellation, with no painful boils or nattering neighbors to test him or his agenda, or his loyalty to it.
A closing quote within the Sorensen item:
Last year, Guandolo got in a physical altercation with a Minnesota sheriff at a law enforcement conference in Reno, Nevada. The altercation, which later led to a restraining order against Guandolo, stemmed from him accusing Sheriff Richard Stanek of working “with jihadis in the community.” The charges against Guandolo have since been dropped. The events, however, sparked the National Sheriff’s Association (NSA), whose leadership had previously endorsed UTT’s courses, to rescind its support of Guandolo.
Since the scuffle and retraction of the NSA’s endorsement, Guandolo’s law enforcement trainings appear to have slowed down significantly. Because of this, UTT has taken on more civilian-focused seminars. This speaking tour exemplifies that shift.
Why does that make me think of Marley and the Clapton sheriff-deputy cover, where Marley's Rastafarian devotion likely was more pious than any Clapton beliefs at the time, yet Clapton raked in all the money. Singing must be under different holy rules than politicking or lecturing on stuff to audiences in tune with the stuff being lectured at them. Mysterious ways.
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Likely the more pious, since they got the trophy:
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| A more pious goalie? |
Timmer at left.mn posts about stupidity and with that being in line with the mission statement of this blog, I read the Minnesota House version of the bill.
Timmer gives both links but time is fleeting so presuming little difference accords with Occam's razor.
Timmer, here.
HF 3739, here.
In reviewing the fairly short but turgid and uduly and elastically vague meanderings of the bill text my anchor was how would this affect a civics class discussion of Stormy Daniels and hush money. I urge readers to review the bill from that identical perspective.
I could find no answer. Is there an ideology of hush money? I believe there is, if you promise and sign a contract to get hands on a hundred and thirty thousand bucks, you should shut up and not suffer seller's remorse. Nobody twisted the lady's arm. The money was green and the election days away and the option to do A or do B was fresh and pertinent.
Now that relies upon centuries of Anglo-American contract law of offer and acceptance and such and if one thing is certain, lawyers can always disagree, hence a multiplicity of outlooks could take an entire semester to explore in the context of Ms. Daniels and Republican bill objectives and accompanying world views. Diversity of opinion must rule, no lockstep thinking would suffice.
But what about global warming? Or "White Men Can't Jump?" How would bill text enhance or curtail educational value of debate, or of asserting a chilling effect on the warming or the jumping questions? I have no answer. A suspicion is the bill authors have none either.
Timmer, here.
HF 3739, here.
In reviewing the fairly short but turgid and uduly and elastically vague meanderings of the bill text my anchor was how would this affect a civics class discussion of Stormy Daniels and hush money. I urge readers to review the bill from that identical perspective.
I could find no answer. Is there an ideology of hush money? I believe there is, if you promise and sign a contract to get hands on a hundred and thirty thousand bucks, you should shut up and not suffer seller's remorse. Nobody twisted the lady's arm. The money was green and the election days away and the option to do A or do B was fresh and pertinent.
Now that relies upon centuries of Anglo-American contract law of offer and acceptance and such and if one thing is certain, lawyers can always disagree, hence a multiplicity of outlooks could take an entire semester to explore in the context of Ms. Daniels and Republican bill objectives and accompanying world views. Diversity of opinion must rule, no lockstep thinking would suffice.
But what about global warming? Or "White Men Can't Jump?" How would bill text enhance or curtail educational value of debate, or of asserting a chilling effect on the warming or the jumping questions? I have no answer. A suspicion is the bill authors have none either.
Some guy named John Heinrich got republicans to offer him HD 35A endorsement.
From his facebook page he seems a suckup. Daudt, Wehlan, Emmer - those are not outstanding coattails, yet he grabs on anyway. On issues he seems a regular republican clown. His about page shows he's got lots of kids and caught a big fish. He is a Marine Iraq veteran who knows asphalt and mentions no university.
Until now, in wondering what mischief the local republicans were up to after watching the Riley-Theis LWVABC forum on QCTV, and doing a web search, it went under my radar. That's how important it is. He seems unspectacular and should get many republican votes.
He is not Mandy Benz. That can be said about him. Moreover, he is not Peggy Scott. That also is worth mentioning. Asphalt is better than makeup.
UPDATE: The GOP chair has coattails too.
FURTHER: Semper fi, a brotherhood, but coattails? You decide.
"Graduated from Meadow Creek Christian School, 1998."
FURTHER: Buchholz spouses' photo is online per a 3/12/14 MinnPost report on Safe Schools/anti-bullying opposition. (Voters will judge.)
FURTHER: The candidate's CFB filing indicates "Emily Wiggin," Rogers, MN as campaign chair. Not too much of a web presence per that name. Reader help needed via a comment, but there is this Emily Wiggin Minnesota web presence, in tune with some aspects Heinrich reveals of himelf. That item mentions an AMTC thing, presumably the one with online presence, here and here. This is tenuous, and if the guesses are in error, please leave a comment.
The same CFB document identifies "Brian Herda, Andover" as campaign treasurer. That dude appears to have MFC grounding, for which some might forgive him. Lackluster is a term that comes to mind. This:
Fortunately, he lost.
Voters judged.
Mix Dominionism with mediocrity, and what do you get? Voters will judge.
A bunch. And please, is that the same Emily Wiggin chairing the man's campaign as wanting crowdsourcing money from others for repeated Chicago visits by her for "AMTC" stuff? Presumably so, but Herda was easier to pin down for a certainty. There is this, a shuttered "501c3 non-profit ministry" undated as to the "Created May 23, 2017" on the Wiggin crowdsourcing plea.
FURTHER: State GOP Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan said “there is no religious test” to be a Republican. That can look sometimes as a comment honored in the breach. By too many.
Until now, in wondering what mischief the local republicans were up to after watching the Riley-Theis LWVABC forum on QCTV, and doing a web search, it went under my radar. That's how important it is. He seems unspectacular and should get many republican votes.
He is not Mandy Benz. That can be said about him. Moreover, he is not Peggy Scott. That also is worth mentioning. Asphalt is better than makeup.
UPDATE: The GOP chair has coattails too.
FURTHER: Semper fi, a brotherhood, but coattails? You decide.
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| Heinrich on facebook - with Wayne Buchholz |
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| Maria Buchholz on facebook - with Wayne and an associate |
"Graduated from Meadow Creek Christian School, 1998."
FURTHER: Buchholz spouses' photo is online per a 3/12/14 MinnPost report on Safe Schools/anti-bullying opposition. (Voters will judge.)
FURTHER: The candidate's CFB filing indicates "Emily Wiggin," Rogers, MN as campaign chair. Not too much of a web presence per that name. Reader help needed via a comment, but there is this Emily Wiggin Minnesota web presence, in tune with some aspects Heinrich reveals of himelf. That item mentions an AMTC thing, presumably the one with online presence, here and here. This is tenuous, and if the guesses are in error, please leave a comment.
The same CFB document identifies "Brian Herda, Andover" as campaign treasurer. That dude appears to have MFC grounding, for which some might forgive him. Lackluster is a term that comes to mind. This:
Herda has 28 years of professional experience in the financial services industry and currently works for Voya as the director of ceded reinsurance. He is a Minnesota native who graduated from Bethel University in 1991 with a bachelor of arts degree in accounting. In 2008, he obtained his CPA certification."
Fortunately, he lost.
Voters judged.
Mix Dominionism with mediocrity, and what do you get? Voters will judge.
A bunch. And please, is that the same Emily Wiggin chairing the man's campaign as wanting crowdsourcing money from others for repeated Chicago visits by her for "AMTC" stuff? Presumably so, but Herda was easier to pin down for a certainty. There is this, a shuttered "501c3 non-profit ministry" undated as to the "Created May 23, 2017" on the Wiggin crowdsourcing plea.
FURTHER: State GOP Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan said “there is no religious test” to be a Republican. That can look sometimes as a comment honored in the breach. By too many.
RAMSEY - Special election Tuesday, April 10, for vacated at large council seat.
City revised website; site map.
Elections page:
[link in original]
Readers should note that beyond the left side general menu bar there is a MENU BOX on the right of the elections page that gives polling/voting information.
UPDATE: The LWVABC forum is linked from:
http://qctv.org/elections/
FURTHER: Re the QCTV viewing:
Road upkeep: Theis spoke favorably about use of a franchise fee in Ramsey. Riley mentioned it, without voicing an opinion.
Neither spoke in favor of raising taxes. Riley in opening mentioned a need for more shops and restaurants, a promise unfilled since Kurak days, around the year 2000 more or less, when Town Center was a cornfield and the promise was phrased, "shoppes and restaurants." Both favored wetland preservation. Construction subsidies were not favored by Theis, Riley waffled, Jim Deal's apartment and Deal himself were not specifically mentioned by either. To what extent was the Deal Apartment building subsidized? Riley was on council when it was proposed, evolved, and ultimately built. Austerity was discussed, neither had a sound answer on city budget containment detail. Theis acknowledged Riley's voting record on spending containment. Homelessness was discussed, Riley spoke of privatization of the problem being boosted and assisted. Theis stated nobody should be homeless, also mentioning privatization, but neither said the City owes residents spending that way. Highway 10 traffic was noted by both as being a problem. Neither had a good answer - spending needed, neither saying you have to raise more money if intending to spend more. Strange. Highway 47 no answer at present. Growth in Town Center? Riley wants it "built out" "market driven services expansion" mentioned by Riley, Theis seemed to agree housing lept ahead of amenities for the new rooftop folks and the longer tenured residents. Nobody said money this, or money that. Magic won't do jack, but neither had detailed novel thought. A final question - biggest nonpolitical interest(s) - Riley, scouting mentioned - Theis mentioned family closeness, reading, and scouting background. Closing statements. No question about net neutrality and/or bandwidth needs for the remainder of century. Riley noted a need/hope for more citizen involvement. THESE ARE PERSONAL REACTIONS. VIEW IT YOURSELF AND TRUST YOUR OPINIONS. I HAVE ALREADY VOTED, YOU HAVE YET TO, SO WATCH THE THING.
FURTHER: Neither candidate mentioned the Lunch Box in Deal's building diagonally across from city hall closing, nor was it mentioned that Riostone at the Sunfish/Hwy 10 strip is the best food in town but without a liquor license, whereas Acapulco has a liquor license but very mediocre food. Culvers and McDonalds along Hwy.10 are in Anoka. Elk River has a good Mexican restaurant in the strip of shops east of the post office, and a Sammy's. Said another way, Ramsey remains a restaurant desert, and one decent place closed despite the costly city hall having been foisted upon us as a catalyst for magic. Darren Lazan had catalyst talk too, and since Landform's being ousted it has been refreshing that nobody is saying "catalyst" anymore. Heidi Nelson moved on and has prospered. Why is a super-colossal mystery to me. I am unaware of who now is living in Thomaswood.
Elections page:
Elections
Special General Election for Councilmember at Large Seat
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
All eight polling locations open
Candidates for Special General Election
Chris Riley - 15120 Ute Street NW - 612-619-4245
Ida Theis - 16451 Alpaca Street NW - 763-441-4208
Candidate Forum - March 6 at 7:00 p.m. - City of Ramsey's Special General Election
Meet the Candidates at a Forum on March 6 at 7:00 pm - The League of Women Voters ABC will conduct a candidate forum with the two candidates running for Councilmember At-Large. It will be held in the Council Chambers at Ramsey City Hall. Candidates will respond to prepared questions from forum organizers and written questions from forum attendees. The forum will be taped by QCTV and will be available on demand on QCTV's website.
[link in original]
Readers should note that beyond the left side general menu bar there is a MENU BOX on the right of the elections page that gives polling/voting information.
UPDATE: The LWVABC forum is linked from:
http://qctv.org/elections/
FURTHER: Re the QCTV viewing:
Road upkeep: Theis spoke favorably about use of a franchise fee in Ramsey. Riley mentioned it, without voicing an opinion.
Neither spoke in favor of raising taxes. Riley in opening mentioned a need for more shops and restaurants, a promise unfilled since Kurak days, around the year 2000 more or less, when Town Center was a cornfield and the promise was phrased, "shoppes and restaurants." Both favored wetland preservation. Construction subsidies were not favored by Theis, Riley waffled, Jim Deal's apartment and Deal himself were not specifically mentioned by either. To what extent was the Deal Apartment building subsidized? Riley was on council when it was proposed, evolved, and ultimately built. Austerity was discussed, neither had a sound answer on city budget containment detail. Theis acknowledged Riley's voting record on spending containment. Homelessness was discussed, Riley spoke of privatization of the problem being boosted and assisted. Theis stated nobody should be homeless, also mentioning privatization, but neither said the City owes residents spending that way. Highway 10 traffic was noted by both as being a problem. Neither had a good answer - spending needed, neither saying you have to raise more money if intending to spend more. Strange. Highway 47 no answer at present. Growth in Town Center? Riley wants it "built out" "market driven services expansion" mentioned by Riley, Theis seemed to agree housing lept ahead of amenities for the new rooftop folks and the longer tenured residents. Nobody said money this, or money that. Magic won't do jack, but neither had detailed novel thought. A final question - biggest nonpolitical interest(s) - Riley, scouting mentioned - Theis mentioned family closeness, reading, and scouting background. Closing statements. No question about net neutrality and/or bandwidth needs for the remainder of century. Riley noted a need/hope for more citizen involvement. THESE ARE PERSONAL REACTIONS. VIEW IT YOURSELF AND TRUST YOUR OPINIONS. I HAVE ALREADY VOTED, YOU HAVE YET TO, SO WATCH THE THING.
FURTHER: Neither candidate mentioned the Lunch Box in Deal's building diagonally across from city hall closing, nor was it mentioned that Riostone at the Sunfish/Hwy 10 strip is the best food in town but without a liquor license, whereas Acapulco has a liquor license but very mediocre food. Culvers and McDonalds along Hwy.10 are in Anoka. Elk River has a good Mexican restaurant in the strip of shops east of the post office, and a Sammy's. Said another way, Ramsey remains a restaurant desert, and one decent place closed despite the costly city hall having been foisted upon us as a catalyst for magic. Darren Lazan had catalyst talk too, and since Landform's being ousted it has been refreshing that nobody is saying "catalyst" anymore. Heidi Nelson moved on and has prospered. Why is a super-colossal mystery to me. I am unaware of who now is living in Thomaswood.
Friday, April 06, 2018
Some candidates have a feel for how to word email contribution solicitations.
Laura Moser, running in a Houston area Congressional district with a vile Republican incumbent, Moser having an Our Revolution endorsement:
Saying she is for single payer, no equivocation, and being able to personalize it makes it a good mailing. The two paragraphs seeking contribution were each linked to her ActBlue page. Consider helping that candidacy.
Until January 1993—the same month Bill Clinton was inaugurated—“health care” was an abstract concept to me. “Health care” meant my wonderful pediatrician Dr. Hill, a red lollipop after every checkup, and the drama that ensued every time my brother was due for a shot (sometimes it took four heroic nurses to hold him down).
But that January, midway through my sophomore year of high school, I got up too quickly from my bed one afternoon and woke up I don’t know how many minutes later with a pile of books strewn across my body and my mother yelling for my dad to come. I had lost consciousness and careened into my bookshelf, the first sign that I’d been born with a congenital heart defect.
The next six months of my life were a story of great good luck. I was lucky because, just the year before, electrophysiologists had pioneered a relatively non-invasive procedure that allowed doctors to correct my condition, Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, without slicing open my chest. I was lucky because I lived less than a mile away from Texas Children’s Hospital, one of a handful of institutions in the whole country that could perform this breakthrough procedure at the time.
But most of all I was lucky because my parents had good health insurance. Over the next six months, as I went in and out of the hospital for three procedures to correct the defect in my heart, I worried that the beta blockers I took would make me fall asleep in chemistry class (they did), and I worried that the wired ECG monitor to track tachycardiac episodes would invite invasive questions from strangers (they did), and I worried that I wouldn’t be allowed to go to Galveston for Spring Break (I could!).
But, while I heard my parents talk a lot about deductibles and I never failed to notice the huge envelopes from the hospital that arrived at the house what seemed like every day, I never worried that I would be denied access to the health care I needed to save my life.
No 15-year-old should, and neither should a 5-year-old, nor a 50-year-old.
That’s why I’m running for Congress, and why I’m fighting for single-payer health care. If you agree, please support our campaign with a donation today.
That fall, when President Bill and First Lady Hillary Clinton unveiled their plan to expand health-care access to more Americans, I paid more attention to the news than I would have the previous year. Thanks to advances in medical technology, brilliant doctors, and my parents’ insurance plan, I was able to start my junior year unencumbered by medicine or monitors. My heart condition became a footnote in my life, not -- as with far too many Americans -- the end of the story.
All Americans deserve this outcome, and that’s why I’m in this fight. If you agree that health care is a human right, will you support my campaign by donating today?
It’s an uphill battle to take, and I will face opposition from many quarters — people who are profiting from the status quo. But if you stick with me, know that I’ll never back down, and I’ll never stop fighting to get Americans the fair health care system they deserve.
Your friend in the fight,
Laura Moser
Saying she is for single payer, no equivocation, and being able to personalize it makes it a good mailing. The two paragraphs seeking contribution were each linked to her ActBlue page. Consider helping that candidacy.
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