IGNORANCE...NO EXCUSES FOR ANY OF IT, ACCORDING TO ME.

Perusing other blogs to see "what's up" in our fair City, me thinks I need to set the record straight about something posted that is simply untrue (and no, I'm not going to argue point for the point if this person disagrees). Facts are so simple to obtain; it simply must be who is obtaining the facts for whom, huh?

Here goes, and I quote (I admit) only partially what is posted "The City originally set it up so that bond payments for the State Street garage, which is now paid off in full, were funded 2/3 by EDIT funds and 1/3 by TIF funds...etc., etc., etc.,".

This statement is about as "nonfactual" as you can get. Unfortunately, the City does owe the money back to EDIT because it was "borrowed" from EDIT because the "TIF" and the PARKING GARAGE, which was going to save downtown, didn't have enough monies to cover bond payments. Thus, the monies were borrowed by EDIT, are pledged elsewhere -- including for infrastructure; and this Council can and would get into A LOT OF TROUBLE if monies were not paid back. THAT'S THE FACTS, AND JUST THE FACTS.

For those of you offended, as I was, by the link provided making fun of the Jesus statute, please allow me to give you some you may enjoy better:

The Church's web site for the King of Kings statute is:
http://www.solidrockchurch.org/king_ofkings.php

Another:

http://www.roadsideamerica.com/attract/OHMONjesus.html


As we have discontinued our Tribune, we are only hearing about the missiles being fired for the Mayoral race. As I understand it, the Republicans printed facts that were printed in the Tribune; and another person is standing up for the Democrats.

As I do have an opinion as to who I want as Mayor and caring about their integrity, etc., as a Democrat -- what am I to think? A self-described Atheist, Pagans and a Hedonist endorsing "his" Democrat candidates, or whomever, and writing such words character assassinating some who have done nothing but good for this fair City of New Albany...well, it's a problem -- at least, with me.

There just isn't enough room to write all the things the dictionary says about people who have this type of "belief" system, so I'll make it short and brief:

Paganism - Since the later 20th century, the words "pagan" or "paganism" have become wide and openly used as a self-designation of adherents of polytheistic reconstructionism and neo-paganism.

Hedonism - The philosophy that PLEASURE is the most important pursuit of mankind. The name derives from the Greek word for "PLEASURE".

Atheist - Atheism, as a philosophical view, is the position that either affirms the non-existence of God(s), or reject theism.

These are my opinions and my blog, but how in the hey do you crawl into bed with someone with these viewpoints and then expect Democrats to support that Candidate?

A lot of people are leery of organized religion; but the majority of Americans (85%) are still of some type of Christian faith.

And you think this will help any one's campaign? Is it just me? I'm very much aware it could be!

As far as the redistricting meeting today, I heard Mr. Smith read some law books and the meeting was adjourned with "someone" saying there needed to be two more meetings and that Linda Moeller's input about not being able to split the precincts up right now was said to be -- what were the words used? You think? Do you really believe we, me, the rest of us, are going to let you cost us that kind of monies? How come you didn't present a plan today at the Committee? Where's it at?

Thank you Mr. Blevin's, for doing the right thing, even though there are some that will always disagree.

Thank you for letting me share my thoughts and opinions. Believe me, I know there will be disagreements...but let's keep it civil, shall we? Thanks.

Peace, New Albany.