CalPundit: Hillary-NRO Smackdown!
Kevin Drums finds that "...Howell Raines isn't the only editor who knows how to flood the zone."
Friday, June 06, 2003
Thursday, June 05, 2003
WNKU to showcase local music
Where do you have to go to get local music? Public radio stations. Clear Channel can't risk anything, so they wouldn't want to showcase local talent, when they can just plug in a direct from factory band, complete with pre-made image and merchandising contract.
Where do you have to go to get local music? Public radio stations. Clear Channel can't risk anything, so they wouldn't want to showcase local talent, when they can just plug in a direct from factory band, complete with pre-made image and merchandising contract.
Mayor poses election change
Who actually opposes changing how city council is elected? I don't think the Republican's are to keen on it, with Monzel's apathetic statement:
Of the three plans out there I like Democrat Donald Driehaus's plan of 7 district seats and 3 at large. Brinkman wants 15 seats, which seems far to many, and Schlagetter stated he likes the idea of proportional representation, which has the taint rewarding the little guy a bit to much. The basic fight will be on where you draw the districts. If the recent episode in Texas is any example, that process could get very ugly. Race will of course be the pink elephant in room for that process. This idea was one of the original boycott demands, and from the boycotters perspective they idea was to get more blacks on council, or at least gerrymander the districts to guarantee a minimum number would make it on council, almost a back door quota.
Luken is wise to get out front of this issue with the proposal to hold public hearings on the issue. The problem with all of the plans so far is that they lack details. Luken's process has the potential of giving the public a chance to learn about the plans, voice opinions on them, and attract support for what hopefully will end up being a broadly supported Charter Amendment. I hope the process to form districts has a mostly objective criteria as its basis, otherwise the process will become a pissing mach for power among power hungry interest groups. Your Price Hill groups, Hyde Park cartel, and boycotters all will scream about this or that, leaving little room for compromise. If those groups have the courage to be objective this might work, but that is a pipe dream. The worry that will be more cause for concern is long term: neighborhood competition for funding. Council members will be expected to bring home the bacon for their constituents. At-large council members can only provide minor balance to what will surely be a rancorous battle with the Downtown councilman and the Price Hill Councilman and the Avondale Councilman all battling for dollars. No Whammies, Big Money….Stop!!!
Other Coverage: Post, ONN, Canton Repository, WCPO, WKRC, and City Beat
Who actually opposes changing how city council is elected? I don't think the Republican's are to keen on it, with Monzel's apathetic statement:
"It wasn't tainted by the politics of City Hall. Coming from the inside, I don't know if it will have legs," Monzel said. "But we'll see."Uber-conservative Tom Brinkman is for a change, along with Charterite John Schlagetter. If elements of all three parties favor change, then is the only conflict when to change and what the structure of the revised council would resemble.
Of the three plans out there I like Democrat Donald Driehaus's plan of 7 district seats and 3 at large. Brinkman wants 15 seats, which seems far to many, and Schlagetter stated he likes the idea of proportional representation, which has the taint rewarding the little guy a bit to much. The basic fight will be on where you draw the districts. If the recent episode in Texas is any example, that process could get very ugly. Race will of course be the pink elephant in room for that process. This idea was one of the original boycott demands, and from the boycotters perspective they idea was to get more blacks on council, or at least gerrymander the districts to guarantee a minimum number would make it on council, almost a back door quota.
Luken is wise to get out front of this issue with the proposal to hold public hearings on the issue. The problem with all of the plans so far is that they lack details. Luken's process has the potential of giving the public a chance to learn about the plans, voice opinions on them, and attract support for what hopefully will end up being a broadly supported Charter Amendment. I hope the process to form districts has a mostly objective criteria as its basis, otherwise the process will become a pissing mach for power among power hungry interest groups. Your Price Hill groups, Hyde Park cartel, and boycotters all will scream about this or that, leaving little room for compromise. If those groups have the courage to be objective this might work, but that is a pipe dream. The worry that will be more cause for concern is long term: neighborhood competition for funding. Council members will be expected to bring home the bacon for their constituents. At-large council members can only provide minor balance to what will surely be a rancorous battle with the Downtown councilman and the Price Hill Councilman and the Avondale Councilman all battling for dollars. No Whammies, Big Money….Stop!!!
Other Coverage: Post, ONN, Canton Repository, WCPO, WKRC, and City Beat
Queen City Soapbox: Ethan Hahn on Bronson on Art. Ethan shares my view that Peter Bronson's opinions on art are not worth the canvass they are painted on.
Wednesday, June 04, 2003
Women's World Cup may come here
This is great news, but the last sentence makes me worry.
This is great news, but the last sentence makes me worry.
"The Bengals are conducting the negotiations with the soccer federation."With the Browns in charge, failure is only a few press briefings away.
Bronson: Is that art or a joke?
Once again Peter has demonstrated his lack of any desire to see life beyond the steak and potato mindset. Art to Peter is supposed to be comfortable, like shag carpet. Peter should stick to "Dogs Playing Poker," or even a velvet Elvis. He can keep the milquetoast; let the willing souls take on the challenge of something outside the typical, and even a bit over the edge. If you don't live a little bit beyond the norm, then normal is all you care about, and bland is all you will be.
UPDATE: Artist Zhang Huan and a Doberman Pinscher in color from the Post. This is even less offensive than I thought. I actually find it interesting.
Once again Peter has demonstrated his lack of any desire to see life beyond the steak and potato mindset. Art to Peter is supposed to be comfortable, like shag carpet. Peter should stick to "Dogs Playing Poker," or even a velvet Elvis. He can keep the milquetoast; let the willing souls take on the challenge of something outside the typical, and even a bit over the edge. If you don't live a little bit beyond the norm, then normal is all you care about, and bland is all you will be.
UPDATE: Artist Zhang Huan and a Doberman Pinscher in color from the Post. This is even less offensive than I thought. I actually find it interesting.
Tuesday, June 03, 2003
Harold McKinney is reportedly running for Cincinnati City Council. Local TV stations reported tonight that Mr. McKinny will soon officially announce his candidacy. Mr. McKinny, called the Northside Vigilante, was cleared last month on charges stemming from a shooting in bar during an alleged robbery. His actions are an astute political move, but are a morally reprehensible exploitation of vigilante justice.
UPDATE: WKRC and WCPO's Stories.
UPDATE: WKRC and WCPO's Stories.
New York's 'Naked Cowboy' Grins and Bares It
I don' know if we want to claim him, but Naked Cowboy got his start here in Cincinnati. I even saw him myself at Taste of Cincinnati several years ago.
I don' know if we want to claim him, but Naked Cowboy got his start here in Cincinnati. I even saw him myself at Taste of Cincinnati several years ago.
'Matrix' influence examined in slayings
I have not yet seen either of the Matrix movies. This is a reason that makes me want to see both of them, but this should scare my friends and coworkers. (cough, cough)
I have not yet seen either of the Matrix movies. This is a reason that makes me want to see both of them, but this should scare my friends and coworkers. (cough, cough)
CINCINNATI BLOG makes the Enquirer Website. I am mentioned towards the end. There is also a section on XRAY.
Monday, June 02, 2003
Shopping for Media Attention?
Since Nate and the rest of the Boycott B crew have lost favor in the local media, it appears they had to go attention shopping all the way to Cleveland. Now, which news reporter was the Boycott B crew able to reach? The Plain Dealer's assistant travel editor reporter seems to be the latest to take the bait. I wonder if a little bit of the reporter loved down playing Cincinnati's tourism industry, in hopes of promoting Cleveland. I hope not, but I have to question her with an article headline like: "Cincinnati feels pinch of boycott."
Since Nate and the rest of the Boycott B crew have lost favor in the local media, it appears they had to go attention shopping all the way to Cleveland. Now, which news reporter was the Boycott B crew able to reach? The Plain Dealer's assistant travel editor reporter seems to be the latest to take the bait. I wonder if a little bit of the reporter loved down playing Cincinnati's tourism industry, in hopes of promoting Cleveland. I hope not, but I have to question her with an article headline like: "Cincinnati feels pinch of boycott."
Sunday, June 01, 2003
Developer sues reporter over paper's articles
I am no lawyer, but I find it odd that the newspaper was not included in the lawsuit. Here is Dan Monk's article referenced in the lawsuit. I see no libel in the article at all. Monk reported facts, nearly all from publicly filed documents. This is most likely nothing more than a legal manuver in what is legal feud between a developer and some of his investors.
I am no lawyer, but I find it odd that the newspaper was not included in the lawsuit. Here is Dan Monk's article referenced in the lawsuit. I see no libel in the article at all. Monk reported facts, nearly all from publicly filed documents. This is most likely nothing more than a legal manuver in what is legal feud between a developer and some of his investors.
2nd Study Finds Gaps in Tax Cuts
I wonder if Peter Bronson has read this article. Again, more evidence of the lies that are coming from the Bush Administration on this new tax law. Everyone is not getting a tax cut. 8 Million taxpayers are not getting a tax cut. That number does not include the extreme poor, who already pay no federal income tax. Now, this type of lie is not new to politics. Everyone does it. What I find disingenuous is that there are people out there who think this President is somehow different. I guess these same people think their congressman or senator does a good job, but the rest are corrupt. The other lies are that this will be an immediate stimulation to the economy and the gimmicks used to limit the initial "cost" to around $350 million. I am beating a dead horse here, but I don't really care. Tax policy is all ready tedious and sleep inducing. Repetition will not harm it at all.
The Cincinnati Post also had an Editorial on this earlier this week.
I wonder if Peter Bronson has read this article. Again, more evidence of the lies that are coming from the Bush Administration on this new tax law. Everyone is not getting a tax cut. 8 Million taxpayers are not getting a tax cut. That number does not include the extreme poor, who already pay no federal income tax. Now, this type of lie is not new to politics. Everyone does it. What I find disingenuous is that there are people out there who think this President is somehow different. I guess these same people think their congressman or senator does a good job, but the rest are corrupt. The other lies are that this will be an immediate stimulation to the economy and the gimmicks used to limit the initial "cost" to around $350 million. I am beating a dead horse here, but I don't really care. Tax policy is all ready tedious and sleep inducing. Repetition will not harm it at all.
The Cincinnati Post also had an Editorial on this earlier this week.
Saturday, May 31, 2003
Bronson: You can pay my taxes
Mr. Bronson, if I had a tax break to give you, I just might do it. Since I get no tax relief, I therefore can tell you to pound sand. If your boy Bush and his crew were honest, they would address the fact that I get nothing out of the latest tax cut. I wonder if Peter is expecting every parent to be eligible for that $400 in a tax credit. If he were to read the fine print he might realize that not every parent, not every lower income parent, will be able to get that $400 tax credit. Peter does not want to waste his time on the fine print while he can trumpet the trickle down economic policies of the Bush Administration.
Mr. Bronson, if I had a tax break to give you, I just might do it. Since I get no tax relief, I therefore can tell you to pound sand. If your boy Bush and his crew were honest, they would address the fact that I get nothing out of the latest tax cut. I wonder if Peter is expecting every parent to be eligible for that $400 in a tax credit. If he were to read the fine print he might realize that not every parent, not every lower income parent, will be able to get that $400 tax credit. Peter does not want to waste his time on the fine print while he can trumpet the trickle down economic policies of the Bush Administration.
Friday, May 30, 2003
Cincinnati's old-line third party wants big change
An interesting picture of non-incumbent Carterites. The question is, will they get the exposure need to be elected? This article will surely help.
An interesting picture of non-incumbent Carterites. The question is, will they get the exposure need to be elected? This article will surely help.
Volunteer Slavery: Thoughts on Jayson Blair's screwup at The New York Times
An interesting perspective from Kathy Y. Wilson. It has the usual assumptive blame white people tone, but her own personal experiences add credibility to the situation. One fact I hope Kathy agrees with me on, but was missing from her column, is that Jayson Blair is finished in serious journalism. He will get offers from tabloidic outlets, but not any significant outlets, significant in respect to reporting hard news.
An interesting perspective from Kathy Y. Wilson. It has the usual assumptive blame white people tone, but her own personal experiences add credibility to the situation. One fact I hope Kathy agrees with me on, but was missing from her column, is that Jayson Blair is finished in serious journalism. He will get offers from tabloidic outlets, but not any significant outlets, significant in respect to reporting hard news.
Thursday, May 29, 2003
Bob Hope: Entertainer's local legacy
I had first hand exposure to the Bob Hope 100th birthday celebration on my visit today to the Ronald Reagan Library in California. They currently have a special Bob Hope exhibit, and they were serving cake today to all visitors in celebration. Four local TV news crews were in attendance to cover the event, and my backside was even filmed briefly. The Library, really a museum, is pretty good. One must accept going in the propaganda of the GOP on Reagan's legacy, but the place is worth the visit for history buffs. They are working on expanding it to include one of the old Air Force One jets. That will be worth visiting all by itself when they finish next year.
I had first hand exposure to the Bob Hope 100th birthday celebration on my visit today to the Ronald Reagan Library in California. They currently have a special Bob Hope exhibit, and they were serving cake today to all visitors in celebration. Four local TV news crews were in attendance to cover the event, and my backside was even filmed briefly. The Library, really a museum, is pretty good. One must accept going in the propaganda of the GOP on Reagan's legacy, but the place is worth the visit for history buffs. They are working on expanding it to include one of the old Air Force One jets. That will be worth visiting all by itself when they finish next year.
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