New local magazine to hit shelves Sept. 5
I can't find a website for this magazine yet. I will keep my eyes posted for a url, but I will be surprised if one appears anytime soon. I am shocked someone is starting a new magazine, about Cincinnati of all places. I hope it succeeds.
Wednesday, August 14, 2002
Tuesday, August 13, 2002
Cincinnati School Board Votes To Put Bond Issue On November Ballot
I hope this issue passes, but I doubt this city wants to pay to improve the schools. The only thing going for it is that the rest of County does not get to vote on it.
I hope this issue passes, but I doubt this city wants to pay to improve the schools. The only thing going for it is that the rest of County does not get to vote on it.
Comair cites bodyguard's gun, lack of paperwork
This sounds like a valid reason to keep anyone off the plane. I think Comair let this story go on to long without getting this message out quicker. I may have to check the Israeli press for coverage of this explanation.
This sounds like a valid reason to keep anyone off the plane. I think Comair let this story go on to long without getting this message out quicker. I may have to check the Israeli press for coverage of this explanation.
RADEL: Festival seating too risky
Can we call Cliff the Drama Queen of the Enquirer? Did he read my post on his prior column? I don't know, but he certainly seems to be in line with the Enquirer's School Mum attitude. Cliff seems to be stuck on emotions left over from 1979. He also seems to be stuck in the mindset that any "risk" is too much. I guess the thousands of festival seating deaths since 1979 have convinced him that the ban is completely justified. Oh, what do you say? There have not been thousands or even hundreds of deaths from festival seating? I can't name any other deaths from festival seating at all. I personally have survived 3 Dead shows back in 1989-1991 which all had more than 5 times the number of people in festival style seats. No one died at Live Aid in 1985. There were injuries at the various Woodstocks, but mostly due to the mosh pits. Why doesn’t cliff protest Riverbend's festival seating? I just don't get the misplaced emotionalism.
Can we call Cliff the Drama Queen of the Enquirer? Did he read my post on his prior column? I don't know, but he certainly seems to be in line with the Enquirer's School Mum attitude. Cliff seems to be stuck on emotions left over from 1979. He also seems to be stuck in the mindset that any "risk" is too much. I guess the thousands of festival seating deaths since 1979 have convinced him that the ban is completely justified. Oh, what do you say? There have not been thousands or even hundreds of deaths from festival seating? I can't name any other deaths from festival seating at all. I personally have survived 3 Dead shows back in 1989-1991 which all had more than 5 times the number of people in festival style seats. No one died at Live Aid in 1985. There were injuries at the various Woodstocks, but mostly due to the mosh pits. Why doesn’t cliff protest Riverbend's festival seating? I just don't get the misplaced emotionalism.
The Enquirer Sinks to a New Editorial Low
Did the editorial board hire Phil Burress? I think they just read Phil's website, CCV. The Enquirer wants to claim pornography hurts people, and they use the recent arrests of the international child porn ring. 99.9% of pornography is not child porn. Child porn is disgusting, is clearly illegal, and those doing it should be caught and beat on. Child porn is RARE!!!! It is not common. If you read the Enquirer's editorial today you would think that is the only porn people can get. If I use their "logic", I must conclude that every Catholic Priest is a child molester. That would of course be absurd. I must ask the Enquirer to tell me who is hurt by making or looking at hard-core pornography? Child porn does not count, so don't try that again, it is already illegal. Next they might drag out Ted Bundy. I really want to know where they get their support for stating: "Violence and perverse behavior linked to pornography use is documented in research." Whose research??? The CCV? I would bet there is research still out there by some religious nuts showing that masturbation will make you go blind. I also hope that the conservatives who like their porn don't blame this on "liberals" as they blame them for everything else. This is not a liberal method; this is Phil Burress and the theocratic fascists. The Enquirer is to prudish to even put their opinion pages on the web. I guess they think that will keep people buying the paper. And so it goes.
Did the editorial board hire Phil Burress? I think they just read Phil's website, CCV. The Enquirer wants to claim pornography hurts people, and they use the recent arrests of the international child porn ring. 99.9% of pornography is not child porn. Child porn is disgusting, is clearly illegal, and those doing it should be caught and beat on. Child porn is RARE!!!! It is not common. If you read the Enquirer's editorial today you would think that is the only porn people can get. If I use their "logic", I must conclude that every Catholic Priest is a child molester. That would of course be absurd. I must ask the Enquirer to tell me who is hurt by making or looking at hard-core pornography? Child porn does not count, so don't try that again, it is already illegal. Next they might drag out Ted Bundy. I really want to know where they get their support for stating: "Violence and perverse behavior linked to pornography use is documented in research." Whose research??? The CCV? I would bet there is research still out there by some religious nuts showing that masturbation will make you go blind. I also hope that the conservatives who like their porn don't blame this on "liberals" as they blame them for everything else. This is not a liberal method; this is Phil Burress and the theocratic fascists. The Enquirer is to prudish to even put their opinion pages on the web. I guess they think that will keep people buying the paper. And so it goes.
Monday, August 12, 2002
Israeli official kicked off Comair plane
I was correct about it being Comair. This is something I would like to hear a take on from Rabbi Abie Ingber on this occurrence. I miss hearing his commentaries on WVXU.
I was correct about it being Comair. This is something I would like to hear a take on from Rabbi Abie Ingber on this occurrence. I miss hearing his commentaries on WVXU.
Vine Street festival sparsely attended
This event got a very different spin from The Cincinnati Post. This is one reason for having two newspapers in town.
This event got a very different spin from The Cincinnati Post. This is one reason for having two newspapers in town.
BRONSON: A doper's view of the drug war
Is Peter Bronson dead? I don't know wrote this column, but it is not the conservative Peter Bronson. The only thing that might account for this column is that someone slipped some doobage into his cornflakes. I nearly fell off my chair laughing when I read this. I don't know if I will ever take anything Pete writes seriously again. I know this is a libertarian issue, but if Pete would take the libertarian view on religion, he might not be such a right-winger wanker.
Is Peter Bronson dead? I don't know wrote this column, but it is not the conservative Peter Bronson. The only thing that might account for this column is that someone slipped some doobage into his cornflakes. I nearly fell off my chair laughing when I read this. I don't know if I will ever take anything Pete writes seriously again. I know this is a libertarian issue, but if Pete would take the libertarian view on religion, he might not be such a right-winger wanker.
Sunday, August 11, 2002
Jason Priestley seriously injured in crash
Breaking News, I see nothing on local news coverage of this, even though they cover the Kentucky Speedway quite heavily. WLWT is missing the boat, they are on live this morning, but are not providing any remotely large coverage. If CNN is reporting it as breaking news, you would think local news, where the story is really local, would be on the story.
Breaking News, I see nothing on local news coverage of this, even though they cover the Kentucky Speedway quite heavily. WLWT is missing the boat, they are on live this morning, but are not providing any remotely large coverage. If CNN is reporting it as breaking news, you would think local news, where the story is really local, would be on the story.
Report: Pilot refuses to fly Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister from Cincinnati
I would guess that the "Delta Air Lines subsidiary" is Comair. This sounds like either a foolish pilot, anti-semitic, or just over cautious.
I would guess that the "Delta Air Lines subsidiary" is Comair. This sounds like either a foolish pilot, anti-semitic, or just over cautious.
BRONSON: Whatcha gonna do when they come for you?'
Peter, if you wanted to "let it go", then why did you bring it up again?
Peter, if you wanted to "let it go", then why did you bring it up again?
Saturday, August 10, 2002
Tenants have new lawyer, want to cancel agreement to move
The race baiters have moved on to the next target. On the Buzz this issue has already taken a racial tact, which for Buzz callers is the rule, not the exception.
The race baiters have moved on to the next target. On the Buzz this issue has already taken a racial tact, which for Buzz callers is the rule, not the exception.
Fake attack tests local rescuers
This kind of attack would never happen from foreign sources, but domestic sources are possible.
This kind of attack would never happen from foreign sources, but domestic sources are possible.
Friday, August 09, 2002
CityBeat: Letters (2002-08-08)
A typical letter from one who finds blame, but can't seem to find the specifics as to what the problems are.
The Truth Is out There
I would like to respond to Mark Wagner's comments in last week's letters section Blacks Part of the Problem issue of Aug. 1-7). How dare he blame the black community for the problems in Cincinnati? Does he know who he really should blame for the racial problems in Cincinnati? Here's the real truth.
First of all, go down to City Hall and confront your arrogant mayor, your clueless city manager and your airheaded city council members, who wouldn't even know how to run a marathon let alone a city. Then, go to District One headquarters, the most corrupt and evil organization in this one-horse town, and confront Police Chief Tom Streicher.
Why doesn't Wagner and people with his thinking accept the fact that Cincinnati, Ohio USA is an overly and ridiculously conservative, racist city? Cincinnati doesn't believe in change, progress or justice for all. That's why there is a boycott in this city.
Now, before Wagner points his finger at the black community, he should take a good damn look around and see the racism and injustice in this God-forsaken city. That's the real truth!
And if you can't handle the truth, my advice is don't mess with it.
-- Fredrick Malone fredrick.malone@worldnet.att.net
Freddie needs to get a clue. Show me the racism. Write it down and publish the incidents. I will then ask you to listen to 1230 the Buzz on a given weekday, and then write down the regular callers who spout the vilest racist dogma I have ever heard. They at times eclipse the worst KKK idiot. They are allowed to do this everyday, and some of them are even guest on the weekends or one even has his own radio show. The hosts on the weekday shows emote veiled shock at their comments, while giggling at the controversy it gins up. You can't compare anything that you hear on WLW to the racism and constant bigotry that WDBZ has on its airwaves on a regular basis.
A typical letter from one who finds blame, but can't seem to find the specifics as to what the problems are.
The Truth Is out There
I would like to respond to Mark Wagner's comments in last week's letters section Blacks Part of the Problem issue of Aug. 1-7). How dare he blame the black community for the problems in Cincinnati? Does he know who he really should blame for the racial problems in Cincinnati? Here's the real truth.
First of all, go down to City Hall and confront your arrogant mayor, your clueless city manager and your airheaded city council members, who wouldn't even know how to run a marathon let alone a city. Then, go to District One headquarters, the most corrupt and evil organization in this one-horse town, and confront Police Chief Tom Streicher.
Why doesn't Wagner and people with his thinking accept the fact that Cincinnati, Ohio USA is an overly and ridiculously conservative, racist city? Cincinnati doesn't believe in change, progress or justice for all. That's why there is a boycott in this city.
Now, before Wagner points his finger at the black community, he should take a good damn look around and see the racism and injustice in this God-forsaken city. That's the real truth!
And if you can't handle the truth, my advice is don't mess with it.
-- Fredrick Malone fredrick.malone@worldnet.att.net
Freddie needs to get a clue. Show me the racism. Write it down and publish the incidents. I will then ask you to listen to 1230 the Buzz on a given weekday, and then write down the regular callers who spout the vilest racist dogma I have ever heard. They at times eclipse the worst KKK idiot. They are allowed to do this everyday, and some of them are even guest on the weekends or one even has his own radio show. The hosts on the weekday shows emote veiled shock at their comments, while giggling at the controversy it gins up. You can't compare anything that you hear on WLW to the racism and constant bigotry that WDBZ has on its airwaves on a regular basis.
CityBeat: Learning How to Struggle (2002-08-08)
Ok, am I living in Cincinnati, or I am living in some kind of neo-Russian Transitional Soviet Republic circa 1917? How can this reporter write this stuff with a straight face? Charging at windmills can be a noble endeavor, but when your alternative is nothing but either a totalitarian state or a neo-anarchistic collective of contradictorial Zapatistaism, you really don't have much credibility with anyone with more than a degree in "International Movements." Me and my degree in Finance from Mother Miami find this to be laughable. I even lived on Western Campus for a year, but these kids are just beyond the fringe. City Beat is beyond being liberal. I am a liberal. City Beat is Progressive Populist. I wish all of the conservatives could tell the difference, but like these Progpops, they paint with a wide brush.
Ok, am I living in Cincinnati, or I am living in some kind of neo-Russian Transitional Soviet Republic circa 1917? How can this reporter write this stuff with a straight face? Charging at windmills can be a noble endeavor, but when your alternative is nothing but either a totalitarian state or a neo-anarchistic collective of contradictorial Zapatistaism, you really don't have much credibility with anyone with more than a degree in "International Movements." Me and my degree in Finance from Mother Miami find this to be laughable. I even lived on Western Campus for a year, but these kids are just beyond the fringe. City Beat is beyond being liberal. I am a liberal. City Beat is Progressive Populist. I wish all of the conservatives could tell the difference, but like these Progpops, they paint with a wide brush.
CityBeat: Watching the Detectives (2002-08-08)
Another advocacy Column posing as a news article from City Beat. I voiced my opinion in the letter to Greg Flannery the writer below:
Greg,
If Copwatch is so great and is so needed, then why has it taken them a year to produce one video, which they have not yet released? If the Police are just the racists they are made out to be, then why have they not produced dozens of video incidents? If they have not been able to obtain video of these incidents, then why not have a log of them on there website for the whole world to read. They could update it daily with new reports of police wrongdoing. I don't see that happening. I have visited their website several times and I have not seen it updated yet.
"Police brutality is going on and is being ignored," he says.
The he above is Islord Allah mention in your article. I have to ask, where's the beef? If they are documenting these incidents, why are they not posting each one on their website? If they want people to know what is going on, they have to tell them, and provide at least some basic facts. Generalities "reported" by biased "activists" are not going to win any support from the mainstream resident. I wish your "news" article would have had a few objective observations in it, instead of a PR piece for the group it appears you support.
Brian Griffin
Another advocacy Column posing as a news article from City Beat. I voiced my opinion in the letter to Greg Flannery the writer below:
Greg,
If Copwatch is so great and is so needed, then why has it taken them a year to produce one video, which they have not yet released? If the Police are just the racists they are made out to be, then why have they not produced dozens of video incidents? If they have not been able to obtain video of these incidents, then why not have a log of them on there website for the whole world to read. They could update it daily with new reports of police wrongdoing. I don't see that happening. I have visited their website several times and I have not seen it updated yet.
"Police brutality is going on and is being ignored," he says.
The he above is Islord Allah mention in your article. I have to ask, where's the beef? If they are documenting these incidents, why are they not posting each one on their website? If they want people to know what is going on, they have to tell them, and provide at least some basic facts. Generalities "reported" by biased "activists" are not going to win any support from the mainstream resident. I wish your "news" article would have had a few objective observations in it, instead of a PR piece for the group it appears you support.
Brian Griffin
CityBeat: Porkopolis (2002-08-08)
Flannery is beating on the City of Cincinnati for losing new development to Newport. I have to wonder how he thinks the boycott is helping Cincinnati attract new development? That would be the same boycott his newspaper promotes in every issue, he promotes in nearly every column he writes.
Flannery is beating on the City of Cincinnati for losing new development to Newport. I have to wonder how he thinks the boycott is helping Cincinnati attract new development? That would be the same boycott his newspaper promotes in every issue, he promotes in nearly every column he writes.
Browns ban plastic bottles of beer
This has nothing to do with Cincinnati; I just like rubbing it in the eye of the mistake by the lake. Flounder is crying in his milkshake over this I am sure. (Inside joke)
This has nothing to do with Cincinnati; I just like rubbing it in the eye of the mistake by the lake. Flounder is crying in his milkshake over this I am sure. (Inside joke)
L&N Bridge fire was arson; paint hurt, but structure OK
I missed this story, I don't know if was even published before today. I would assume that the arson would somehow related to the people doing the construction work on the bridge. I wonder if they are looking into any nut cases who may have had a more political motive for setting the fire.
I missed this story, I don't know if was even published before today. I would assume that the arson would somehow related to the people doing the construction work on the bridge. I wonder if they are looking into any nut cases who may have had a more political motive for setting the fire.
Thursday, August 08, 2002
Workers take Xerox to court for 'blacks in a noose' discrimination
More international media coverage, this time not good coverage. Cincinnati will not take full blame for this lawsuit, but indirectly it will be damaged.
More international media coverage, this time not good coverage. Cincinnati will not take full blame for this lawsuit, but indirectly it will be damaged.
Festival seating defended
If the experts ok it, then why should anyone else be shaking in the their shoes? The amount of hand wringing on some message boards I just wonder how many wild animalistic kids these people think are really going to buy up the $75 dollar floor seats to see the Boss. I can see where paranoid might grip parents if this were a Limp Biscuit concert, but the Boss is not going to get the moshing type crowd.
If the experts ok it, then why should anyone else be shaking in the their shoes? The amount of hand wringing on some message boards I just wonder how many wild animalistic kids these people think are really going to buy up the $75 dollar floor seats to see the Boss. I can see where paranoid might grip parents if this were a Limp Biscuit concert, but the Boss is not going to get the moshing type crowd.
RADEL: Festival seating
I think Cliff has a streak of house-mom in him. "By requesting festival seating, Bruce Springsteen is trading his fans' safety for some cheap thrills." Is he kidding? How much can one man overstate the risk? Festival seating is not a safety issue, as long as crowd control is properly in place. I had hoped that the brain-dead 19th century stubborn and ignorant mindset had vanished, but not at the Enquirer. Next they are going to tell me that if I smoke a joint I will go insane. Oh the humanity.
I think Cliff has a streak of house-mom in him. "By requesting festival seating, Bruce Springsteen is trading his fans' safety for some cheap thrills." Is he kidding? How much can one man overstate the risk? Festival seating is not a safety issue, as long as crowd control is properly in place. I had hoped that the brain-dead 19th century stubborn and ignorant mindset had vanished, but not at the Enquirer. Next they are going to tell me that if I smoke a joint I will go insane. Oh the humanity.
Zee at Roadsassy seems a bit put off by the latest Xerox allegations. I see where Zee might be skeptical about the allegations, but I would be surprised that the WSJ would offer up this story without vetting it to the conservative bloodhounds.
Wednesday, August 07, 2002
EEOC finds racial discrimination at Xerox's Cincinnati office
This shit is going to hit the fan from this report. I wonder how the right wing will treat this report coming from a GOP lead EEOC and the right leaning Wall Street Journal.
This shit is going to hit the fan from this report. I wonder how the right wing will treat this report coming from a GOP lead EEOC and the right leaning Wall Street Journal.
Tuesday, August 06, 2002
BBC: Mini-Me to lead 'chicken dance'
It even made the BBC. We finally get some semi-good international news coverage. This story got the crowd size correct. I don’t know what the other UK site was thinking when it wrote that story.
It even made the BBC. We finally get some semi-good international news coverage. This story got the crowd size correct. I don’t know what the other UK site was thinking when it wrote that story.
Account contradicts Twitty
This sounds like a really big nail in Twitty's Coffin. His career appears to be on the way out, unless the race baiters have their way. If he gets off, then it will be because enough blacks screaming racism will cause it. This is really a messy situation. I just wish his support was not so much a race thing. That is a race thing for a large number of blacks in the community. They are only supporting him because he is black. It he was white, the black community would be happy to see him get fired and go to jail. Hypocrisy is the word that I can't get away from. This time there is little of it on the police's side, it all rests with the black activist crowd.
This sounds like a really big nail in Twitty's Coffin. His career appears to be on the way out, unless the race baiters have their way. If he gets off, then it will be because enough blacks screaming racism will cause it. This is really a messy situation. I just wish his support was not so much a race thing. That is a race thing for a large number of blacks in the community. They are only supporting him because he is black. It he was white, the black community would be happy to see him get fired and go to jail. Hypocrisy is the word that I can't get away from. This time there is little of it on the police's side, it all rests with the black activist crowd.
Mini-Me to lead world's largest chicken dance
WOW! International press for Oktoberfest. There is one big error in this report, when the writer states Verne will lead 500,000 in the chicken dance. There are 500,000 that visited the event over the two day period, not all at once.
WOW! International press for Oktoberfest. There is one big error in this report, when the writer states Verne will lead 500,000 in the chicken dance. There are 500,000 that visited the event over the two day period, not all at once.
Monday, August 05, 2002
Federal judge approves settlement for Cincinnati blacks claiming harassment
I hope this is a good step to help quell the boycott, but there will be a core of boycotters who will not stop until every white person is run out of town.
I hope this is a good step to help quell the boycott, but there will be a core of boycotters who will not stop until every white person is run out of town.
'Mini-Me' will lead Oktoberfest chicken dance
I hope no one mistakes him for a couple of pickled pig's feet.
I hope no one mistakes him for a couple of pickled pig's feet.
Sunday, August 04, 2002
Anti-pornography group targets Cincinnati hotels
Two issues on this story. One, this did not target hotels in Cincinnati. It targeted hotels in a suburb north of the 275 loop. Two, the story still did not talk about the legality of recording the adult films in the hotel room. I still question if that is legal.
Two issues on this story. One, this did not target hotels in Cincinnati. It targeted hotels in a suburb north of the 275 loop. Two, the story still did not talk about the legality of recording the adult films in the hotel room. I still question if that is legal.
Bruce Springsteen tour dates
The Boss is coming to Cincinnati in November. Will the boycotters strike again? Stay tuned right here for the latest. Same bat time, same bat channel.
The Boss is coming to Cincinnati in November. Will the boycotters strike again? Stay tuned right here for the latest. Same bat time, same bat channel.
BRONSON: Racial paranoia
A little be over dramatic, and he had to bash liberals, but other than that he makes a few good points.
A little be over dramatic, and he had to bash liberals, but other than that he makes a few good points.
Saturday, August 03, 2002
CAN won't take lead in boycott of city
I am disappointed they are not taking a better stance, but I can understand their problem of credibility. The hotheaded boycotters would scream if CAN took sides. The boycotters don't trust the "white man" so it takes a lot of tip-toeing to gain a speck of trust with the bigoted boycotters.
I am disappointed they are not taking a better stance, but I can understand their problem of credibility. The hotheaded boycotters would scream if CAN took sides. The boycotters don't trust the "white man" so it takes a lot of tip-toeing to gain a speck of trust with the bigoted boycotters.
Federal prosecutors charge Spellman
I don't know what he was doing in Cincinnati. I hope he was just changing planes at the airport. He sounds like he has lost his marbles.
I don't know what he was doing in Cincinnati. I hope he was just changing planes at the airport. He sounds like he has lost his marbles.
Exception to notification rule
This is a big ruling for this area. Conservative Cincinnati has turned one small new leaf.
This is a big ruling for this area. Conservative Cincinnati has turned one small new leaf.
Friday, August 02, 2002
Marriott discontinues pay-TV porn
The fascism has moved north. I also think the person who videotaped the movies in the hotel room may have broken the law. Where is the justice?
The fascism has moved north. I also think the person who videotaped the movies in the hotel room may have broken the law. Where is the justice?
Reds' Bowden Fined for Remark
It was for talking about union negotiations, not for pissing off a few sensitive 9/11 family members, no matter how they spin it.
It was for talking about union negotiations, not for pissing off a few sensitive 9/11 family members, no matter how they spin it.
Views on Homosexuality in the "Black Community"
From my observations locally, and in national cultural elements, I think the "black community" has more hostility towards homosexuals than the mainstream community. Locals examples can be seen with 1230 the Buzz's Emanuel Livingston's bigoted comments against homosexuals, as well as whites. Jay Love and Shawn Darks are prejudice against homosexuals, not as bad, but close. I can only guess that this trend that is out there rests on the high level of fundamentalist or strict religious belief in the "black community" than in the mainstream community. It is an odd trend that I can't explain any other way. The odd marriage of Stonewall Cincinnati and the boycott movement is a good example. The background disgust in this marriage is heavy on the religious side of the boycotters. I guess they don't mind holding their noses.
From my observations locally, and in national cultural elements, I think the "black community" has more hostility towards homosexuals than the mainstream community. Locals examples can be seen with 1230 the Buzz's Emanuel Livingston's bigoted comments against homosexuals, as well as whites. Jay Love and Shawn Darks are prejudice against homosexuals, not as bad, but close. I can only guess that this trend that is out there rests on the high level of fundamentalist or strict religious belief in the "black community" than in the mainstream community. It is an odd trend that I can't explain any other way. The odd marriage of Stonewall Cincinnati and the boycott movement is a good example. The background disgust in this marriage is heavy on the religious side of the boycotters. I guess they don't mind holding their noses.
BRONSON: Dog days
Bronson is once again drudging up Clinton to yet again bash him. This is just a childish attack. It is not funny. Bronson should be ashamed of himself. In a week where Congress is discussing war with Iraq, Pete is off feeding his need to destroy Bill and Al. Pete really seems to have gotten to much sun while on vacation. Speaking of vacations, how would the GOP have beat on Clinton if he took a month long vacation during the Kosovo War? Bush is off to the Ranch for a month, while the troops are sweating it out in Afghanistan. Where is the leadership of a President who stays on the job? He may not need to stay in the White House to run the country, but it would not hurt his image if he stayed.
Bronson is once again drudging up Clinton to yet again bash him. This is just a childish attack. It is not funny. Bronson should be ashamed of himself. In a week where Congress is discussing war with Iraq, Pete is off feeding his need to destroy Bill and Al. Pete really seems to have gotten to much sun while on vacation. Speaking of vacations, how would the GOP have beat on Clinton if he took a month long vacation during the Kosovo War? Bush is off to the Ranch for a month, while the troops are sweating it out in Afghanistan. Where is the leadership of a President who stays on the job? He may not need to stay in the White House to run the country, but it would not hurt his image if he stayed.
Thursday, August 01, 2002
CityBeat: Letters (2002-06-20)
I did not know this, but they printed my letter a while back!
Don't Mislead Readers
I think you need to re-examine what you call a news story and what you call a column or op/ed piece. The "news" story Nightmare on Vine Street by Jonathan Diskin and Thomas Dutton (issue of June 6-12) is clearly not a news story, but opinion from top to bottom.
I suggest you not confuse your readers or try to mislead them.
-- Brian Griffin, Mount Washington
I did not know this, but they printed my letter a while back!
Don't Mislead Readers
I think you need to re-examine what you call a news story and what you call a column or op/ed piece. The "news" story Nightmare on Vine Street by Jonathan Diskin and Thomas Dutton (issue of June 6-12) is clearly not a news story, but opinion from top to bottom.
I suggest you not confuse your readers or try to mislead them.
-- Brian Griffin, Mount Washington
CityBeat: Letters (2002-08-01)
This letter below is an example of what I think is a common attitude in liberal Cincinnati. However, the mainstream liberal no longer has a voice in this town, if it ever did.
Blacks Part of the Problem
The boycott organizers are killing our city. I've sat and thought on how to go about saying it and to whom, and it just comes down to that plain and simple truth.
I'm a college graduate and current graduate student; I believe in urban renewal and have lived in large cities that have learned how to live together. It's sad to see that this city with all its possible potential is in serious jeopardy of crumbling further.
I do realize that the history of this movement goes back to before Timothy Thomas' shooting and involves more than that incident. But my biggest concern with the boycotters' apparent position is that the city's problems are one of race -- at least that's the picture they've painted. The Black United Front (BUF) cries out from the oppression of the city's government and police force. The finger is always being pointed at others -- on both sides of the fence. That, to me, is the city's real current problem.
The BUF and other similar supporters cry foul at the other side while conveniently ignoring its own faults within its own communities or even go on to say that those very faults are a direct result from others' actions. It's a circular argument with no accountability -- there's a novel idea in today's society as a whole.
The people being "harassed" by law enforcement more often than not have every right to be under scrutiny. For every person wrongfully stopped or accosted by the police, there are at least 100 who go by unchecked. Is it fair to that one person who is honestly innocent? No. Is it unfortunate? Yes.
There is no "perfect" system anywhere. Should we strive to be better? Absolutely, but not at the sacrifice that's currently happening.
As an illustration of the fact that the members of the black community are part of the problem, I'd like to add some of my own experiences. Being a runner and living in the Clifton area, sometimes I like to run downtown in parts of Over-the-Rhine and Eden Park and areas like Mount Auburn and Walnut Hills. I get verbally accosted nearly every time, and a few times people have attempted to intimidate me through actions or vehicles.
My point is that many from the black community are as much a part of the problem, yet the media and organizers on both sides won't admit to it or bring it up. It needs to be recognized instead of this hypersensitive stranglehold that's currently happening in our city.
-- Mark Wagner, Clifton
This letter below is an example of what I think is a common attitude in liberal Cincinnati. However, the mainstream liberal no longer has a voice in this town, if it ever did.
Blacks Part of the Problem
The boycott organizers are killing our city. I've sat and thought on how to go about saying it and to whom, and it just comes down to that plain and simple truth.
I'm a college graduate and current graduate student; I believe in urban renewal and have lived in large cities that have learned how to live together. It's sad to see that this city with all its possible potential is in serious jeopardy of crumbling further.
I do realize that the history of this movement goes back to before Timothy Thomas' shooting and involves more than that incident. But my biggest concern with the boycotters' apparent position is that the city's problems are one of race -- at least that's the picture they've painted. The Black United Front (BUF) cries out from the oppression of the city's government and police force. The finger is always being pointed at others -- on both sides of the fence. That, to me, is the city's real current problem.
The BUF and other similar supporters cry foul at the other side while conveniently ignoring its own faults within its own communities or even go on to say that those very faults are a direct result from others' actions. It's a circular argument with no accountability -- there's a novel idea in today's society as a whole.
The people being "harassed" by law enforcement more often than not have every right to be under scrutiny. For every person wrongfully stopped or accosted by the police, there are at least 100 who go by unchecked. Is it fair to that one person who is honestly innocent? No. Is it unfortunate? Yes.
There is no "perfect" system anywhere. Should we strive to be better? Absolutely, but not at the sacrifice that's currently happening.
As an illustration of the fact that the members of the black community are part of the problem, I'd like to add some of my own experiences. Being a runner and living in the Clifton area, sometimes I like to run downtown in parts of Over-the-Rhine and Eden Park and areas like Mount Auburn and Walnut Hills. I get verbally accosted nearly every time, and a few times people have attempted to intimidate me through actions or vehicles.
My point is that many from the black community are as much a part of the problem, yet the media and organizers on both sides won't admit to it or bring it up. It needs to be recognized instead of this hypersensitive stranglehold that's currently happening in our city.
-- Mark Wagner, Clifton
CityBeat: Your Negro Tour Guide (2002-08-01)
I don't know what to say about this column. It is not good and it is not bad. It is rather all over the road saying little if anything. Kathy also seems to just be repeating last week column about Twitty. She is saying almost the same thing, just with different emphasis.
I don't know what to say about this column. It is not good and it is not bad. It is rather all over the road saying little if anything. Kathy also seems to just be repeating last week column about Twitty. She is saying almost the same thing, just with different emphasis.
Al-Qaida linked to Web here
Well, here as in Dayton. Right in our own backyard. The website now has been changed and is being run by some Americans.
Well, here as in Dayton. Right in our own backyard. The website now has been changed and is being run by some Americans.
Wednesday, July 31, 2002
Lawyer named in shooting case
This nutty braud is lucky the Judge assigned her a lawyer. She would be toast if she represented herself.
This nutty braud is lucky the Judge assigned her a lawyer. She would be toast if she represented herself.
Kroger stores to carry at-home Ecstasy test
I think this smells of a familial fascist state. I would not want to be a kid today. Parents want you to be an adult, but they treat you like a kid. When I was young, my parents treated me like a kid, but I tried to act like an adult. I think I turned out better than most of Generation Y. I don't know which generation is worse, The Boomers, Jones or Y.
I think this smells of a familial fascist state. I would not want to be a kid today. Parents want you to be an adult, but they treat you like a kid. When I was young, my parents treated me like a kid, but I tried to act like an adult. I think I turned out better than most of Generation Y. I don't know which generation is worse, The Boomers, Jones or Y.
2 Officers Indicted For Alleged Abduction
Jay Love on the Buzz was throwing a hissy fit on the radio today, because this indictment did not draw a press conference like the Twitty issue. Jay is either just stupid, or trying to gin up the audience. Twitty warranted a press conference because he was a senior member of the Cincinnati Police Department. 2 plain old cops don't warrant the media attention. Additionally, it was good PR to show that Streicher was whiling to hold even his top men to high standards. Attracting attention to the lowly cops who are accused of breaking the law is not a good PR move. Jay, get on the ball here. Don't play the rope a dope.
And of course the “victim” in this indecent is represented by Ken Lawson, so I assume a lawsuit against the City has been or will be filed.
Jay Love on the Buzz was throwing a hissy fit on the radio today, because this indictment did not draw a press conference like the Twitty issue. Jay is either just stupid, or trying to gin up the audience. Twitty warranted a press conference because he was a senior member of the Cincinnati Police Department. 2 plain old cops don't warrant the media attention. Additionally, it was good PR to show that Streicher was whiling to hold even his top men to high standards. Attracting attention to the lowly cops who are accused of breaking the law is not a good PR move. Jay, get on the ball here. Don't play the rope a dope.
And of course the “victim” in this indecent is represented by Ken Lawson, so I assume a lawsuit against the City has been or will be filed.
Lesbian couple can adopt same last name, justices say
Justice Evelyn Lundberg Stratton sounds like a bigot to me. If not a bigot, then certainly a moronic dolt.
Justice Evelyn Lundberg Stratton sounds like a bigot to me. If not a bigot, then certainly a moronic dolt.
Mob Kills 2 in Ill. After Van Crash
What would have happened in Cincinnati if this had taken place here? Would the media have picked up the story? Depending on races of the individuals, what would the "activists" have done?
What would have happened in Cincinnati if this had taken place here? Would the media have picked up the story? Depending on races of the individuals, what would the "activists" have done?
Tuesday, July 30, 2002
Mom who killed children not guilty by insanity
This was fast. I was amazed that it was all over in day. This indicates that the DA was on board with this women being insane, but politically could not plea the case and then face the voters at the next election.
Also, if the lawyers claims are right about what this women's delusions were about, "demons" and such, I wonder if she was influence by any religious groups who profess such with wild claims. An example of one is the group that refers to exorcisms and advertises on 1230 the Buzz. Charlie Winburn does the commercials for the group. I do not know to what degree, if at all, Charlie is affiliated with that group.
This was fast. I was amazed that it was all over in day. This indicates that the DA was on board with this women being insane, but politically could not plea the case and then face the voters at the next election.
Also, if the lawyers claims are right about what this women's delusions were about, "demons" and such, I wonder if she was influence by any religious groups who profess such with wild claims. An example of one is the group that refers to exorcisms and advertises on 1230 the Buzz. Charlie Winburn does the commercials for the group. I do not know to what degree, if at all, Charlie is affiliated with that group.
Casino punished for prostitutes
Belterra fined $2.6M, must close for 2 1/2 days
What I wonder is, which 1/2 day does it have to be? Can they be closed from 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM? I also wonder how many "John's" got busted by their wives.
Belterra fined $2.6M, must close for 2 1/2 days
What I wonder is, which 1/2 day does it have to be? Can they be closed from 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM? I also wonder how many "John's" got busted by their wives.
Suspect in slaying of professor wants to defend herself
This person sounds really bright. (note the sarcasm) Who does she think she is, Zaccarias Moussaoui?
This person sounds really bright. (note the sarcasm) Who does she think she is, Zaccarias Moussaoui?
Monday, July 29, 2002
Abandoned subway could save light rail plan
Driving that train, high on cocaine. Casey Jones you better watch your speed.
Bring on the light rail system!!!!!!
Driving that train, high on cocaine. Casey Jones you better watch your speed.
Bring on the light rail system!!!!!!
Sunday, July 28, 2002
Exhibition softball game sold out
This is getting a little press as the link points out. I wonder if this will be put on the radio or local TV? I doubt it, but you never know.
This is getting a little press as the link points out. I wonder if this will be put on the radio or local TV? I doubt it, but you never know.
SMITH AMOS: Salvation in OTR
A good PR job for Lynch? I wonder if Lynch paid for this commercial like the radio spot "someone" paid for. I also doubt the 700 club would have anything to do with them now. Pat Robertson is not really a recommendation I would champion on an allegedly civil rights based movement.
A good PR job for Lynch? I wonder if Lynch paid for this commercial like the radio spot "someone" paid for. I also doubt the 700 club would have anything to do with them now. Pat Robertson is not really a recommendation I would champion on an allegedly civil rights based movement.
Popular Miami professor, a 'Renaissance lady,' killed
I never had this professor, but it is a shame. This crime sounds like something personal. I hope the killer(s) are caught quickly.
I never had this professor, but it is a shame. This crime sounds like something personal. I hope the killer(s) are caught quickly.
Friday, July 26, 2002
Hearings on traffic corridor conclude
Since I live in this part of town I have a bias, but I want an easier damn way to get any where. From my apartment there is not easy way to get anywhere more than a couple miles away. Getting downtown via Columbia Parkway is not that bad, but going north or getting to 71 or 75 to go north are just a pain in the ass and totally out of my way. I want action, damn it! I now digress.....
Since I live in this part of town I have a bias, but I want an easier damn way to get any where. From my apartment there is not easy way to get anywhere more than a couple miles away. Getting downtown via Columbia Parkway is not that bad, but going north or getting to 71 or 75 to go north are just a pain in the ass and totally out of my way. I want action, damn it! I now digress.....
Previous Twitty accident not in file
“We will not accept the character assassination of Lt. Col. Ron Twitty based upon improper inferences and assumptions,” the groups' statement said. “We will not rest until these issues are totally resolved, and we insist upon a fair and impartial investigation of the accident report.”
And yet they accept the regular character assassination that occurs daily on 1230 the Buzz by black activists. Mayor Charlie Luken and Chief Tom Streicher are regularly called racists and criminals by so called "civil rights activists." Those activists lack civility and have all the legal rights every citizen of the city, state and country has. I would use the pot and kettle cliché, but I would be called a racist myself. Oh the humanity! I am a liberal of all things! How does this go on? Why won't this charade cease?
“We will not accept the character assassination of Lt. Col. Ron Twitty based upon improper inferences and assumptions,” the groups' statement said. “We will not rest until these issues are totally resolved, and we insist upon a fair and impartial investigation of the accident report.”
And yet they accept the regular character assassination that occurs daily on 1230 the Buzz by black activists. Mayor Charlie Luken and Chief Tom Streicher are regularly called racists and criminals by so called "civil rights activists." Those activists lack civility and have all the legal rights every citizen of the city, state and country has. I would use the pot and kettle cliché, but I would be called a racist myself. Oh the humanity! I am a liberal of all things! How does this go on? Why won't this charade cease?
Thursday, July 25, 2002
The Man Who Killed Commercial Radio
Clear Channel's and formerly Jacor's head of radio has been demoted in the Clear Channel power structure. Randy Michaels help create the McRadio we all should have loved to hate by now. You can go to almost any city in the nation and hear the same radio station. AM stations all are either all sports or like WLW. WLW is not all bad, mostly horrid, but it is the only place for breaking news on the radio in the city. Monopolies breed laziness, and WLW is a lazy as a fat cat in the hot sun.
Clear Channel's and formerly Jacor's head of radio has been demoted in the Clear Channel power structure. Randy Michaels help create the McRadio we all should have loved to hate by now. You can go to almost any city in the nation and hear the same radio station. AM stations all are either all sports or like WLW. WLW is not all bad, mostly horrid, but it is the only place for breaking news on the radio in the city. Monopolies breed laziness, and WLW is a lazy as a fat cat in the hot sun.
Fire Chief Helps Nab Bank Robbers
Actions above and beyond the call of duty. This deserves a commendation if anything ever did.
Actions above and beyond the call of duty. This deserves a commendation if anything ever did.
Boycotters take call for sanctions to air
Where did they get the money for the 30-second radio ads? WCIN is the lowest of the low in ratings, so the price would be cheap for a commercial, but still more than the "broke" group appears to have. What I want to ask Rev. Lynch III is when he whines about "economic exclusion" for the black community does that include the fast food business he owns? He now wants a free business from the white folks? He wants "black empowerment?" That seems to remind of something menacing like the chants of "white power" from the nutty neo-nazi wankers. Lynch is close to become the David Duke, the cleaned up bigot, for the black separatists.
Where did they get the money for the 30-second radio ads? WCIN is the lowest of the low in ratings, so the price would be cheap for a commercial, but still more than the "broke" group appears to have. What I want to ask Rev. Lynch III is when he whines about "economic exclusion" for the black community does that include the fast food business he owns? He now wants a free business from the white folks? He wants "black empowerment?" That seems to remind of something menacing like the chants of "white power" from the nutty neo-nazi wankers. Lynch is close to become the David Duke, the cleaned up bigot, for the black separatists.
Wednesday, July 24, 2002
A CRIMINAL DEFENDANT ACTUALLY WON
A blogging Lawyer covered this case about a criminal defendant in Cincinnati that won an appeal.
A blogging Lawyer covered this case about a criminal defendant in Cincinnati that won an appeal.
KORTE: City Hall
Korte seems to be after the Cincinnati Enquirer Comic Relief Columnist of the year. This is nothing but politics light.
Korte seems to be after the Cincinnati Enquirer Comic Relief Columnist of the year. This is nothing but politics light.
CityBeat: Your Negro Tour Guide
I am surprised Kathy did not jump on the race card bandwagon. However, she is generally honest to facts, and the facts of this case clearly are not on Twitty's side. She should have called this column "I told you so" instead. The activists got what they wanted, and it bit them in the ass.
I am surprised Kathy did not jump on the race card bandwagon. However, she is generally honest to facts, and the facts of this case clearly are not on Twitty's side. She should have called this column "I told you so" instead. The activists got what they wanted, and it bit them in the ass.
SMITH AMOS: Identifying the boycotters
Total bullshit, Smith Amos' bias is rather obvious. If the boycotters are so honored and fearless, and willing to get the job done, then why the secrecy? What are they hiding? Now, I am sure to be labeled as a McCarthyite for that line of questioning.
Total bullshit, Smith Amos' bias is rather obvious. If the boycotters are so honored and fearless, and willing to get the job done, then why the secrecy? What are they hiding? Now, I am sure to be labeled as a McCarthyite for that line of questioning.
CityBeat: Right to Boycott
City Beat again needs to learn the different between news and opinion. This is either a totally biased news article or a opinion column.
City Beat again needs to learn the different between news and opinion. This is either a totally biased news article or a opinion column.
Black officers blast FOP president
My question to Scotty Johnson of the FOP is, when have you ever defended a white cop for something he was alleged to have done wrong? Johnson is an opportunist looking to play the race card in a big game of media whoring. AP Wire version
My question to Scotty Johnson of the FOP is, when have you ever defended a white cop for something he was alleged to have done wrong? Johnson is an opportunist looking to play the race card in a big game of media whoring. AP Wire version
Tuesday, July 23, 2002
Channel Cincinnati - Performer Cancels Cincinnati Concert
Blige Calls Off Tuesday Show
No reason for the cancellation was given in WLWT's story, or on Mary J.
Blige's website, or on the riverbend website. According to some of the
boycotters, only the immediate downtown events are subject to the boycott,
but I bet she was targeted by the boycotters to adhere to their
"persuasion."
I am not a fan so I am not really directly affected.
Blige Calls Off Tuesday Show
No reason for the cancellation was given in WLWT's story, or on Mary J.
Blige's website, or on the riverbend website. According to some of the
boycotters, only the immediate downtown events are subject to the boycott,
but I bet she was targeted by the boycotters to adhere to their
"persuasion."
I am not a fan so I am not really directly affected.
Hearing is ordered for mother
I think there should be a law that if you try to throw your kids off of a bridge, you earn a ticket to the rubber room.
I think there should be a law that if you try to throw your kids off of a bridge, you earn a ticket to the rubber room.
Monday, July 22, 2002
Google TV Website Rankings
WCPO ABC Channel 9 has taken a dive. WLWT NBC Channel 5 has the high rankings because it has ties with both Yahoo News and with MSNBC. I don’t see WLWT getting knocked off by anyone else as long as that affiliation continues.
WCPO ABC Channel 9 has taken a dive. WLWT NBC Channel 5 has the high rankings because it has ties with both Yahoo News and with MSNBC. I don’t see WLWT getting knocked off by anyone else as long as that affiliation continues.
Maysville-Online: Killing soars in Cincinnati riot aftermath
I wonder how much this story will keep the residents of this small Kentucky town away from Cincinnati?
I wonder how much this story will keep the residents of this small Kentucky town away from Cincinnati?
City asks quick end to investigation
I am glad Valerie Lemmie did not try and change anything under the onslaught of the black community's irrational fervor. Also, I again have to go out of the city's media outlets to find this news story.
I am glad Valerie Lemmie did not try and change anything under the onslaught of the black community's irrational fervor. Also, I again have to go out of the city's media outlets to find this news story.
Library Postpones Branch Closures
Public pressure works! I don't know if these branches are worth keeping open, but I think the library system needs more funding.
Public pressure works! I don't know if these branches are worth keeping open, but I think the library system needs more funding.
Bus ads blasted by Luken
Chaz is just being a putz. Chucky-Boy!!!!! get on board and push the bus and rail!!! Don't trash the 'orta!
Chaz is just being a putz. Chucky-Boy!!!!! get on board and push the bus and rail!!! Don't trash the 'orta!
Saturday, July 20, 2002
Special Forces soldier charged in wife's slaying
Both the Soldier and his late wife were from Mason. Adding trouble to this story is the fact that he had returned from Afghanistan just a month before the murder of his wife.
Both the Soldier and his late wife were from Mason. Adding trouble to this story is the fact that he had returned from Afghanistan just a month before the murder of his wife.
Friday, July 19, 2002
Airport Rage Suspect Speaks Out
Why use the term "Rage?" This sounds like an ass with anger problems. If he loses his lawyer because he kept yelling at him, then I think he tends to get pissed very easily. This "road rage" rip-off is just an example of bad journalism. It is fear mongering.
Why use the term "Rage?" This sounds like an ass with anger problems. If he loses his lawyer because he kept yelling at him, then I think he tends to get pissed very easily. This "road rage" rip-off is just an example of bad journalism. It is fear mongering.
IBM to exit downtown for 'burbs - 2002-07-22 - Cincinnati Business Courier
I wonder if the boycotters like this idea? If they thought about it they would understand that this at a minimum reduces city income tax revenue, which hurts city programs. Or is this their goal? Get all non "African-American Owned" companies out of the city?
I wonder if the boycotters like this idea? If they thought about it they would understand that this at a minimum reduces city income tax revenue, which hurts city programs. Or is this their goal? Get all non "African-American Owned" companies out of the city?
Boycott heads to Indianapolis
Can I assume everyone, or nearly everyone, hopes they do not come back?
Can I assume everyone, or nearly everyone, hopes they do not come back?
Fight at cinema prompts security
Sounds like a big nothing of a fight. I want to know what movies everyone was going to or coming from.
Sounds like a big nothing of a fight. I want to know what movies everyone was going to or coming from.
CityBeat: Block Power (2002-07-18)
I think this should be called "Black Power", which may have been the intent of the writer. "Black Power" is what consider similar if not synonymous with "black nationalism" or "black separatism." I don't think equity is sought by Lynch III, I think segregation from whites is what he would be happiest having. Some extremists in the black community want to be control of the society. I feel that a majority of blacks today do want some kind of "revenge". That revenge would take many different forms for many different people. The boycott is revenge, the riot was revenge, reparations are revenge, and making whites feel guilty for what some whites did over 100 years ago is revenge.
I think this should be called "Black Power", which may have been the intent of the writer. "Black Power" is what consider similar if not synonymous with "black nationalism" or "black separatism." I don't think equity is sought by Lynch III, I think segregation from whites is what he would be happiest having. Some extremists in the black community want to be control of the society. I feel that a majority of blacks today do want some kind of "revenge". That revenge would take many different forms for many different people. The boycott is revenge, the riot was revenge, reparations are revenge, and making whites feel guilty for what some whites did over 100 years ago is revenge.
CityBeat: Porkopolis (2002-07-18)
Flannery seems to be on a "process" kick in covering local news and politics. Whenever you mention Robert’s Rules of Order you are getting technical with your readers. I doubt most people know what those are and what they are used for, other than Mr. Robert's Order.
Flannery seems to be on a "process" kick in covering local news and politics. Whenever you mention Robert’s Rules of Order you are getting technical with your readers. I doubt most people know what those are and what they are used for, other than Mr. Robert's Order.
Thursday, July 18, 2002
Congregations oppose boycott
I am surprised that the at the split in this generally liberal Christain church, but I welcome those who have seen the light.
I am surprised that the at the split in this generally liberal Christain church, but I welcome those who have seen the light.
Channel Cincinnati - Statement From Twitty, Attorney
Attorney Sharon J. Zealey: Lt. Colonel Twitty has asked me to make this statement as his counsel in order to speak out regarding the recent suspension and investigation.
Lt. Colonel Twitty left his home just before 7 a.m. on the Fourth of July. He found damage to the front driver's side corner of his police vehicle. He immediately reported the damage to the police by telephone and waited for them to arrive. An investigator and a supervisor arrived about 40 minutes after the initial report. Lt. Colonel Twitty gave the officers information about himself, about the vehicle, and about his discovery of the damage to the vehicle. He stayed to see if investigators needed anything further from him and they did not. He then departed to join friends for a round of golf while they continued the investigation.
He was not interviewed further about the damage to the car until yesterday, almost two weeks later. The only bits of so-called incriminating evidence are the lack of debris at the scene of the damage and Lt. Colonel Twitty's failure to report the damage to the chief directly. The lack of debris proves nothing. Failure to report the damage to the chief is not a crime, nor is it proof of a crime.
Police policies on discipline require both fairness and consistency. We don't believe that the pubic announcement of these allegations coupled with Lt. Colonel Twitty's suspension and referral for criminal investigation is consistent or fair based on past similar incidents.
A reasonable person need only look to the flat tire as proof that Lt. Colonel Twitty is innocent. Since the tire was flat, how could he have driven home without damaging the tire rim? It's a fact that the tire rim was not damaged. The police report itself states that the damage to the vehicle was disabling. This generally means that the vehicle cannot be driven. If Lt. Colonel Twitty had anything to hide, why would he go golfing as the investigators spent hours investigating the damage to the vehicle? Why hasn't the possibility of vandalism been investigated? There have been many innuendos about Lt. Colonel Twitty's activities the night before the damage was discovered. That night, he was with numerous friends who are also employed with the Cincinnati Police Division. One thing is clear: sobriety is a non-issue.
Lt. Colonel Twitty has devoted 29 years of his career to upholding and enforcing the law. He has been suspended and his career damaged based on the flimsiest of inferences. It is hard to imagine that his career will not be permanently damaged by this criminal referral and suspension by Chief Streicher. We expect the criminal investigation by the Sheriff's office will be completed quickly and fairly with no finding of criminal conduct by Lt. Colonel Twitty. Thereafter Chief Streicher should conclude any internal investigation forthwith. Lt. Colonel Twitty wants to return to work.
Justice demands and we fully expect that when the investigation is closed that Lt. Colonel Twitty will be publicly exonerated, with an apology, and that he will be promptly returned to duty.
By Lt. Colonel Twitty: First and always, all praises to the father. I deeply appreciate the prayers and support of so many members of my family, my church family, my police supporters, friends and agencies and groups like the Community Action Agency, NAACP, and Urban League. I have placed these troubles in God's hands and have full confidence that I will be able to return to my important duties very soon.
Comments: This is sad, nothing but a PR stunt to taint the jury pool. Twitty has lost all respect. I will be amazed to hear how the black community eats this up like lemmings.
Attorney Sharon J. Zealey: Lt. Colonel Twitty has asked me to make this statement as his counsel in order to speak out regarding the recent suspension and investigation.
Lt. Colonel Twitty left his home just before 7 a.m. on the Fourth of July. He found damage to the front driver's side corner of his police vehicle. He immediately reported the damage to the police by telephone and waited for them to arrive. An investigator and a supervisor arrived about 40 minutes after the initial report. Lt. Colonel Twitty gave the officers information about himself, about the vehicle, and about his discovery of the damage to the vehicle. He stayed to see if investigators needed anything further from him and they did not. He then departed to join friends for a round of golf while they continued the investigation.
He was not interviewed further about the damage to the car until yesterday, almost two weeks later. The only bits of so-called incriminating evidence are the lack of debris at the scene of the damage and Lt. Colonel Twitty's failure to report the damage to the chief directly. The lack of debris proves nothing. Failure to report the damage to the chief is not a crime, nor is it proof of a crime.
Police policies on discipline require both fairness and consistency. We don't believe that the pubic announcement of these allegations coupled with Lt. Colonel Twitty's suspension and referral for criminal investigation is consistent or fair based on past similar incidents.
A reasonable person need only look to the flat tire as proof that Lt. Colonel Twitty is innocent. Since the tire was flat, how could he have driven home without damaging the tire rim? It's a fact that the tire rim was not damaged. The police report itself states that the damage to the vehicle was disabling. This generally means that the vehicle cannot be driven. If Lt. Colonel Twitty had anything to hide, why would he go golfing as the investigators spent hours investigating the damage to the vehicle? Why hasn't the possibility of vandalism been investigated? There have been many innuendos about Lt. Colonel Twitty's activities the night before the damage was discovered. That night, he was with numerous friends who are also employed with the Cincinnati Police Division. One thing is clear: sobriety is a non-issue.
Lt. Colonel Twitty has devoted 29 years of his career to upholding and enforcing the law. He has been suspended and his career damaged based on the flimsiest of inferences. It is hard to imagine that his career will not be permanently damaged by this criminal referral and suspension by Chief Streicher. We expect the criminal investigation by the Sheriff's office will be completed quickly and fairly with no finding of criminal conduct by Lt. Colonel Twitty. Thereafter Chief Streicher should conclude any internal investigation forthwith. Lt. Colonel Twitty wants to return to work.
Justice demands and we fully expect that when the investigation is closed that Lt. Colonel Twitty will be publicly exonerated, with an apology, and that he will be promptly returned to duty.
By Lt. Colonel Twitty: First and always, all praises to the father. I deeply appreciate the prayers and support of so many members of my family, my church family, my police supporters, friends and agencies and groups like the Community Action Agency, NAACP, and Urban League. I have placed these troubles in God's hands and have full confidence that I will be able to return to my important duties very soon.
Comments: This is sad, nothing but a PR stunt to taint the jury pool. Twitty has lost all respect. I will be amazed to hear how the black community eats this up like lemmings.
Wednesday, July 17, 2002
Political Junkie : Information and Analysis untainted by partisanship or editorial bias
I just found the "Go Getter's" blog. I will have to look it over and see how I like it.
I just found the "Go Getter's" blog. I will have to look it over and see how I like it.
Boycotters hope to silence Soulfest
This does nothing for the boycott but take away from the black community. There would not be any large number of non-blacks at this event. The only ones losing are those who would have attended the concert.
This does nothing for the boycott but take away from the black community. There would not be any large number of non-blacks at this event. The only ones losing are those who would have attended the concert.
SMITH AMOS: Making progress
This is not progress. This is making a bad situation worse. The black community seems to see only one thing according to Ms. Smith Amos, white man bad and is out to get the blacks. Ms. Smith Amos seems to be in favor of the boycott and appears to think it is good for business. When the Ad revenue drops more as business dries up, her employer may be looking to lay off a columnist or two.
This is not progress. This is making a bad situation worse. The black community seems to see only one thing according to Ms. Smith Amos, white man bad and is out to get the blacks. Ms. Smith Amos seems to be in favor of the boycott and appears to think it is good for business. When the Ad revenue drops more as business dries up, her employer may be looking to lay off a columnist or two.
Tuesday, July 16, 2002
Luken 'embarrassed' by Twitty case
Twitty should be embarrassed by the Twitty case. Chaz should just let the fascist Leis do what he has to do.
Twitty should be embarrassed by the Twitty case. Chaz should just let the fascist Leis do what he has to do.
Twitty's suspension 'total attack,' daughter says
Putting your family out to run interference for you? Twitty is quickly losing the respect he had for his 29 years of service to the city. If Twitty has nothing to hide he would not need to place the race card, he would only have to rely on the truth. I think his problem is that the truth will convict him of a crime and remove him permanently from the police force.
Putting your family out to run interference for you? Twitty is quickly losing the respect he had for his 29 years of service to the city. If Twitty has nothing to hide he would not need to place the race card, he would only have to rely on the truth. I think his problem is that the truth will convict him of a crime and remove him permanently from the police force.
Monday, July 15, 2002
Urban League backs out over black cop's suspension
Wow, this group is nothing but a weak kneed ninny. They buckle under tiny protest and over a bogus issue. I am amazed at the double standards with the black community. They appear to more often than not assume blacks are innocent while whites are guilty. Twitty's suspension is the correct thing for the City to do, but they don't care about right, they care about politically positive.
Wow, this group is nothing but a weak kneed ninny. They buckle under tiny protest and over a bogus issue. I am amazed at the double standards with the black community. They appear to more often than not assume blacks are innocent while whites are guilty. Twitty's suspension is the correct thing for the City to do, but they don't care about right, they care about politically positive.
Sunday, July 14, 2002
Dozens fight outside Springdale theater
Well this got attention, little but more than zero. The race of the participants was not given. I wonder why that information was not listed? Conventional wisdom would say they were mostly white, and the name of the arrested person, Brandon Hughes, would most likely be white, but it is not know. I assume that race was not an issue in the mini-riot, but I wonder why it is called a fracas/fight and not a mini-riot?
Well this got attention, little but more than zero. The race of the participants was not given. I wonder why that information was not listed? Conventional wisdom would say they were mostly white, and the name of the arrested person, Brandon Hughes, would most likely be white, but it is not know. I assume that race was not an issue in the mini-riot, but I wonder why it is called a fracas/fight and not a mini-riot?
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