The circus is in town
by Craig R. Bachler
Being a former New Hampshire resident, home to the first in the nation primary, I have met many wanna-bees.
Now calling Florida my home, it is a whole different story. As many of you are aware, Florida was trying to push ahead of all the other states to be able to suck as much cash out the primaries as possible ahead of NY, Michigan, Cal and so forth. Well Florida is Jan 29 now and New Hampshire was smart enough to have a law on the books keeping it the first in the nation primary.
We learned alot in New Hampshire, first the disappointing endorsement from the Manchester Union Leader for John McCain. Remember him, the same guy that was in bed with fat boy Kennedy on allowing illegals to stay in the US? Then we learn that all those liberals from Mass that moved to NH was able to get the RINO to win the primary.
Well, now it is Florida's time to shine.....
Jan 29 is around the corner and I voted today in early voting. (Results at bottom of page).
Rudy has spent more time in Florida than any liberal snowbird, then Huckabee has stopped in a few times, my former favorite Tancredo is on the ballot even though he stepped out in December. Then Mitt, yes the former gov of Ma during the same period gay marriage was allowed, gay material was given out in kindergarten classes for six year old and so no, remember him, flip, flop Mitt.
Well, out of all the pool, Mitt has the business experience and leadership skills to try to get the country back on track. He did bail out the Olympics in Salt Lake, balanced the budget in Ma as governor and has a success in making money. With this on his resume, he is the only candidate to even consider. Remember my earlier comments on him, well it is the devil you know rather than the one you don't know. Do we want fat ankles Hillary, or Obama the communist?
Results of my voting ( if you can't guess) Mitt for Pres, and yes on 1. Time for a tax break on my property and tell the government cry babies that they need to remove the fat in the local governments. This includes the wasteful school districts including our own, Manatee County under Roger the dodger Dearing.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Monday, December 24, 2007
Merry Christmas....
Retailers can really screw up
by Craig Bachler
I recently read that a major retailer published in a catalog that their inventory of "Family Tree and Family Decorations" are on sale. Did Hallmark invent a new holiday called "Family Day"? Oh, it is politically correct to now call Christmas, "Family Day". Wow want to talk about a loaded statement.
Next, we will be changing all the songs of Christmas to Family....
The Twelve Days of Family,
Silver Bells....It's Family Time in the City........
I'm Dreaming of a White Family...
Remember Walmart several years ago fell flat on their faces when they told their sale people, wish people a happy holiday season instead of Christmas, that lasted only one season. Do you think this major retailer will change their policy next year?
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
by Craig Bachler
I recently read that a major retailer published in a catalog that their inventory of "Family Tree and Family Decorations" are on sale. Did Hallmark invent a new holiday called "Family Day"? Oh, it is politically correct to now call Christmas, "Family Day". Wow want to talk about a loaded statement.
Next, we will be changing all the songs of Christmas to Family....
The Twelve Days of Family,
Silver Bells....It's Family Time in the City........
I'm Dreaming of a White Family...
Remember Walmart several years ago fell flat on their faces when they told their sale people, wish people a happy holiday season instead of Christmas, that lasted only one season. Do you think this major retailer will change their policy next year?
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Florida School District Money Woes....
Manatee County about to cut services for children.
by Craig Bachler
It was reported several weeks ago, on Nov 17,2007 that the Manatee County School District was about to pull the plug on the LLI Program. For those of you unfamiliar with this program, it is an intensive approach to assist children with language issues (no, not bad words).
This program has demonstrated success including my child. The real reason wasn't stated as to why the program is being eliminated. According to Jeffery Schneidleman ( sorry Dr. Schneidleman) the program is outdated and children are better off being "mainstreamed". Guess what, this is a bunch of horse crap. It is all about money.
Our beloved Superintendent Roger Dearing ( sorry, another Dr.) doesn't even have a plan on how these loss services will be made up. Under the requirements IDEA, the district must have the services in place, thus is the district breaking the law or just perhaps bending it.
Maybe Dearing should get rid of all the overpaid administrators, the savings would be huge and the money can go to education. When there is a 2 to 1 ratio of administrators to teachers, there is a problem. Under Dearing, our budget has exploded because of hiring more of his friends into positions that are not needed.
Before we get rid of services, maybe we should get rid of our Superintendent and hire a person that is focused on children and not his political buddies.
by Craig Bachler
It was reported several weeks ago, on Nov 17,2007 that the Manatee County School District was about to pull the plug on the LLI Program. For those of you unfamiliar with this program, it is an intensive approach to assist children with language issues (no, not bad words).
This program has demonstrated success including my child. The real reason wasn't stated as to why the program is being eliminated. According to Jeffery Schneidleman ( sorry Dr. Schneidleman) the program is outdated and children are better off being "mainstreamed". Guess what, this is a bunch of horse crap. It is all about money.
Our beloved Superintendent Roger Dearing ( sorry, another Dr.) doesn't even have a plan on how these loss services will be made up. Under the requirements IDEA, the district must have the services in place, thus is the district breaking the law or just perhaps bending it.
Maybe Dearing should get rid of all the overpaid administrators, the savings would be huge and the money can go to education. When there is a 2 to 1 ratio of administrators to teachers, there is a problem. Under Dearing, our budget has exploded because of hiring more of his friends into positions that are not needed.
Before we get rid of services, maybe we should get rid of our Superintendent and hire a person that is focused on children and not his political buddies.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Florida City Tries to Ban Chinese Products
About time elected officials did something
by Craig Bachler
here is the link...
http://abcnews.go.com/Business/CreativeConsumer/story?id=3765361&page=1
America has a problem, we want Walmart prices with American quality. It isn't going to happen.
Wake up, dump the Chinese crap and only buy from countries that trade openly and fairly with us.
Screw China and send their crap back to them.
by Craig Bachler
here is the link...
http://abcnews.go.com/Business/CreativeConsumer/story?id=3765361&page=1
America has a problem, we want Walmart prices with American quality. It isn't going to happen.
Wake up, dump the Chinese crap and only buy from countries that trade openly and fairly with us.
Screw China and send their crap back to them.
Friday, September 28, 2007
I told you so......
Iowa, N.H. Eye New Caucus, Primary Dates
by Craig Bachler
story compliments of My way....
By MIKE GLOVER
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Iowans could still be humming Auld Lang Syne as they gather to choose among presidential candidates, thanks to decisions by other states to move up their election dates.
Party leaders in Iowa are edging toward holding the state's leadoff caucuses as early as Jan. 3, although they'll hold off on a decision until New Hampshire selects a date for the nation's first primary.
"There are only a couple of days that work, and we don't want to go into December," said Iowa GOP head Chuck Laudner, who mentioned Jan. 3, 4 and 5 as dates being considered.
Iowa and New Hampshire have made clear they won't stand pat as states such as Michigan and Florida move up their election dates, but don't expect a decision soon. New Hampshire Secretary of State Bill Gardner has the sole power to schedule his state's primary, and he's not talking.
"I'm not any closer," Gardner said Thursday. "I can't (pick a date) at the moment because I don't know."
Iowa and New Hampshire party officials have been hearing that line for months.
"Tightly lipped, isn't he?" noted Fergus Cullen, New Hampshire's Republican chairman.
Party officials in the two states have frequently discussed election scenarios, and most think Gardner will opt for Jan. 8 as long as Iowa doesn't move to mid-December. That would give New Hampshire a week of breathing room before Michigan, one of several states that have ignored demands by both national parties that they not schedule contests before Feb. 5.
But some in New Hampshire speculate that Gardner could move the primary into December - perhaps Dec. 18 - to ensure plenty of time before the contests to follow. Iowa is committed to being first, but officials clearly shudder at the thought of a December caucus. As Iowa Gov. Chet Culver put it, "In this state, we're still going to have Christmas."
In a sign that the New Hampshire primary date is certain to move up, Gardner said Friday he was moving up the filing period for candidates three weeks, to Oct. 15. Candidates will be able to file to be on the ballot through Nov. 2.
"It would allow the date of the primary to be earlier," he said, while adding he's made no decision about setting the date.
For now, Iowa's caucus date remains Jan. 14, eight days before the date when national Democrats want New Hampshire to hold its primary. But it is all-but-certain that the preferred calendar is wishful thinking.
The longer Gardner delays his decision, the less likely that other states would leapfrog in front of New Hampshire. But the uncertainty is creating headaches in Iowa, where the parties must arrange the caucuses, find spots to hold neighborhood meetings in each of the state's 1,784 precincts, and get the word out to activists.
Iowa Democratic Party spokeswoman Carrie Giddins said the wait is frustrating, but the parties will make do.
"No matter when that date is chosen, we will run very serious, very correct caucuses," Giddens said.
In his 31 years as New Hampshire's secretary of state, Gardner has waited as late as December before selecting a primary date. But New Hampshire state Rep. Jim Splaine, who has worked with Gardner on primary issues since 1980, said he expects an announcement in November.
Analyst Jennifer Donahue at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, N.H., said she's sure Gardner is talking with Iowa officials about a date that could work for both states.
"Iowa isn't trying to make it harder for us," Donahue said. "If anything, they're trying to make it easier for us. They always have."
Although Iowa law requires the caucuses to be held "at least eight days earlier" than any other contest, the rule has been ignored in past elections.
In 1988, Michigan held a delegate selection process before Iowa, but it got little attention. Later, Alaska held an earlier contest as well.
Brad Anderson, a spokesman for Culver, said the governor is willing to call a quick special legislative session if needed to change that law, but few think that's necessary.
David Nagle, a former Iowa Democratic Party chairman who largely established the current calendar in 1984, argues it's a matter of being adamant about the state's place in the process, even while holding delicate talks with New Hampshire.
As Nagle put it in a memo to party leaders, "If New Hampshire chooses to move in front of us, then we will move again. New Hampshire must understand that if they go in July, we will go in June."
---
Associated Press writers Philip Elliott and Norma Love in Concord, N.H., contributed to this report.
Here is my take,
I made it clear to all 115 members if the Florida Legislature that moving the primary was a bad idea.
Their response (add cricket sound here).............................
by Craig Bachler
story compliments of My way....
By MIKE GLOVER
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Iowans could still be humming Auld Lang Syne as they gather to choose among presidential candidates, thanks to decisions by other states to move up their election dates.
Party leaders in Iowa are edging toward holding the state's leadoff caucuses as early as Jan. 3, although they'll hold off on a decision until New Hampshire selects a date for the nation's first primary.
"There are only a couple of days that work, and we don't want to go into December," said Iowa GOP head Chuck Laudner, who mentioned Jan. 3, 4 and 5 as dates being considered.
Iowa and New Hampshire have made clear they won't stand pat as states such as Michigan and Florida move up their election dates, but don't expect a decision soon. New Hampshire Secretary of State Bill Gardner has the sole power to schedule his state's primary, and he's not talking.
"I'm not any closer," Gardner said Thursday. "I can't (pick a date) at the moment because I don't know."
Iowa and New Hampshire party officials have been hearing that line for months.
"Tightly lipped, isn't he?" noted Fergus Cullen, New Hampshire's Republican chairman.
Party officials in the two states have frequently discussed election scenarios, and most think Gardner will opt for Jan. 8 as long as Iowa doesn't move to mid-December. That would give New Hampshire a week of breathing room before Michigan, one of several states that have ignored demands by both national parties that they not schedule contests before Feb. 5.
But some in New Hampshire speculate that Gardner could move the primary into December - perhaps Dec. 18 - to ensure plenty of time before the contests to follow. Iowa is committed to being first, but officials clearly shudder at the thought of a December caucus. As Iowa Gov. Chet Culver put it, "In this state, we're still going to have Christmas."
In a sign that the New Hampshire primary date is certain to move up, Gardner said Friday he was moving up the filing period for candidates three weeks, to Oct. 15. Candidates will be able to file to be on the ballot through Nov. 2.
"It would allow the date of the primary to be earlier," he said, while adding he's made no decision about setting the date.
For now, Iowa's caucus date remains Jan. 14, eight days before the date when national Democrats want New Hampshire to hold its primary. But it is all-but-certain that the preferred calendar is wishful thinking.
The longer Gardner delays his decision, the less likely that other states would leapfrog in front of New Hampshire. But the uncertainty is creating headaches in Iowa, where the parties must arrange the caucuses, find spots to hold neighborhood meetings in each of the state's 1,784 precincts, and get the word out to activists.
Iowa Democratic Party spokeswoman Carrie Giddins said the wait is frustrating, but the parties will make do.
"No matter when that date is chosen, we will run very serious, very correct caucuses," Giddens said.
In his 31 years as New Hampshire's secretary of state, Gardner has waited as late as December before selecting a primary date. But New Hampshire state Rep. Jim Splaine, who has worked with Gardner on primary issues since 1980, said he expects an announcement in November.
Analyst Jennifer Donahue at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, N.H., said she's sure Gardner is talking with Iowa officials about a date that could work for both states.
"Iowa isn't trying to make it harder for us," Donahue said. "If anything, they're trying to make it easier for us. They always have."
Although Iowa law requires the caucuses to be held "at least eight days earlier" than any other contest, the rule has been ignored in past elections.
In 1988, Michigan held a delegate selection process before Iowa, but it got little attention. Later, Alaska held an earlier contest as well.
Brad Anderson, a spokesman for Culver, said the governor is willing to call a quick special legislative session if needed to change that law, but few think that's necessary.
David Nagle, a former Iowa Democratic Party chairman who largely established the current calendar in 1984, argues it's a matter of being adamant about the state's place in the process, even while holding delicate talks with New Hampshire.
As Nagle put it in a memo to party leaders, "If New Hampshire chooses to move in front of us, then we will move again. New Hampshire must understand that if they go in July, we will go in June."
---
Associated Press writers Philip Elliott and Norma Love in Concord, N.H., contributed to this report.
Here is my take,
I made it clear to all 115 members if the Florida Legislature that moving the primary was a bad idea.
Their response (add cricket sound here).............................
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