Just a quickie Madison Pride is in deep financial trouble and will be cutting back on the event in July. From what I get they will only have the parade and political get together by the Capitol and that will be about it. I will be doing some investigation and will post an update as soon as I get it. BTW there is a small article in the Quest which gives more information.
TTFN
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Visioning and the Shepherd Express fiasco
Shout Milwaukee is dead
The Shepherd Express fiasco died on the vine. In effect the Visioning Project thought that our Gay Press Sucks. Instead of working with them to try to increase their circulation and outlets where the newspapers could be picked up, they opted to use the Shepherd Express in which to place their news.
Now some will say that with the advent of computers and access to news stories almost instantaneously as they occur that the local print media just can't hack it. For local and national news this may be true, however many events that will never be covered by any media source is covered, or at least should be by the Gay press. Events at the bars and at the LGBT Center along with human interest stories and in depth analysis of political happenings that affect all of us are the things that should be covered. Gay businesses should advertise too. Not only will lgbt people be aware of Gay friendly establishments but these businesses also benefit from increased sales and exposure.
The silence is deafening
Not a peep so far from the Visioning Project since I posted on my blog.
How interesting?
Did they abandon their email and are now conversing by Phone?
Then again perhaps I deflated some egos.
How interesting?
Did they abandon their email and are now conversing by Phone?
Then again perhaps I deflated some egos.
Don't get me wrong, getting a bunch of our leaders together to hash out perceived problems within the gay community and suggesting ways to correct them is laudable.
My main interest is the problem of Accountability. So far there is none. Leaders take turns facilitating meetings making it extremely difficult to determine who is responsible for what.
They need some sort of structure patterned after the rules and regulations promulgated under Roberts Rules of Order. Any other structure As far as I am concerned is unacceptable.
Is that too much to ask?
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Visioning Project Mission Statement revision
Does anyone even know about the Visioning Project and what it does? I am sure you don't and neither do you know the original mission statement.
Here is the original statement;
"The Greater Milwaukee Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Visioning Project provides a forum to determine shared interests and effect collaboration among the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender communities.“
Here is what has been suggested after several revisions;
We are a core group of LGBT organizations working collaboratively to identify shared problems and develop mutually agreeable solutions that support, motivate and foster our community growth and culture.
Now here is my response to that;
Wouldn't it be more correct to say that the Visioning Project is comprised of a group of individuals in leadership positions representing various LGBT organizations collaborating to solve shared problems within our community in order to foster its growth? So far the wording that has been suggested for the founding statement is just too ambiguous.
As I see it no group or organization ever proposed that the Visioning project be formed. It was if I am correct, the invention of the Cream City Foundation, specifically Maria Cadenas'. Also no group or organization to my knowledge has ever authorized or asked this project/committee to make any decisions on their behalf.
The other thing that bothers me is because leadership at each meeting shifts to a different individual, there is no accountability. The founding statement is a good start but there must also be some sort of rules and regulations under which the committee operates. At this point in time there are none, and this to me is a problem. Might I suggest Roberts Rules of Order as a starting point. (ie. Bylaws)
A history of the project is a good idea but smacks of self aggrandizement or a pat on the back in order to make your group look good. Perhaps that should be put on hold until the organizational paperwork is completed. Just a thought.
Of course that is only my humble opinion.
Gary
I sure would like to know what you think. Post your response below for all to see.
Here is the original statement;
"The Greater Milwaukee Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Visioning Project provides a forum to determine shared interests and effect collaboration among the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender communities.“
Here is what has been suggested after several revisions;
We are a core group of LGBT organizations working collaboratively to identify shared problems and develop mutually agreeable solutions that support, motivate and foster our community growth and culture.
Now here is my response to that;
Wouldn't it be more correct to say that the Visioning Project is comprised of a group of individuals in leadership positions representing various LGBT organizations collaborating to solve shared problems within our community in order to foster its growth? So far the wording that has been suggested for the founding statement is just too ambiguous.
As I see it no group or organization ever proposed that the Visioning project be formed. It was if I am correct, the invention of the Cream City Foundation, specifically Maria Cadenas'. Also no group or organization to my knowledge has ever authorized or asked this project/committee to make any decisions on their behalf.
The other thing that bothers me is because leadership at each meeting shifts to a different individual, there is no accountability. The founding statement is a good start but there must also be some sort of rules and regulations under which the committee operates. At this point in time there are none, and this to me is a problem. Might I suggest Roberts Rules of Order as a starting point. (ie. Bylaws)
A history of the project is a good idea but smacks of self aggrandizement or a pat on the back in order to make your group look good. Perhaps that should be put on hold until the organizational paperwork is completed. Just a thought.
Of course that is only my humble opinion.
Gary
I sure would like to know what you think. Post your response below for all to see.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
The Re-Erection Tour and the Religious Right
Oh My God
Puppetry of the Penis
and the outrage of the
Religious Right
An ad was placed in the Weekend Cue Section of the Journal Sentinel and the Religious Right went bonkers. How dare they post an ad for the Puppetry of the Penis called the Re-Erection Tour? I suppose they think that this blasphemy's the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on Sunday. Personally I think their timing is perfect and the Religious Right who by the way are anything but is brilliant. Of course somehow they are trying to spin it around to include the Homosexual Agenda, intimating that this is part of our agenda. How stupid can they be? This is a show by heterosexuals primarily for heterosexuals. Leave it to the progressive English to come up with something so totally sacrilegious.
Boys and Girls this is the free advertising they are looking for.
Hooray for the Stupid People
You religious morons
You fell for it Hook Line and Sinker
Way to go (wink)
Here's a link to the You Tube Ad
Enjoy
I dont know about you but I woulden't miss this one for the world.
Puppetry of the Penis
and the outrage of the
Religious Right
An ad was placed in the Weekend Cue Section of the Journal Sentinel and the Religious Right went bonkers. How dare they post an ad for the Puppetry of the Penis called the Re-Erection Tour? I suppose they think that this blasphemy's the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on Sunday. Personally I think their timing is perfect and the Religious Right who by the way are anything but is brilliant. Of course somehow they are trying to spin it around to include the Homosexual Agenda, intimating that this is part of our agenda. How stupid can they be? This is a show by heterosexuals primarily for heterosexuals. Leave it to the progressive English to come up with something so totally sacrilegious.
Boys and Girls this is the free advertising they are looking for.
Hooray for the Stupid People
You religious morons
You fell for it Hook Line and Sinker
Way to go (wink)
Here's a link to the You Tube Ad
Enjoy
I dont know about you but I woulden't miss this one for the world.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
When Religion is an Addiction
When
RELIGION
is an
ADDICTION
Outwards Books presents
Robert N. Minor, Ph.D.
Author of SCARED STRAIGHT
Last night Outwards Books sponsored a talk by Robert Minor on his current book "When Religion is an Addiction" This was a very informative discussion on how Religion can become an addiction, how it comes about and why. What we do to further it and how to respond to it.
Basically we need to stop enabling the religious people's addiction by altering our way of thinking. It deals with the the questions such as Will we call it an addiction? How those caught up in the addictive web get a "High" or "Fix" from those who preach about righteousness and and how it feeds those with low self-esteem to feel better than those around them. Its like a drug where they never quite reach that ultimate High and ever strive for more.
He went into detail about how we can overcome some of the pitfalls that liberal thinking and actions can exacerbate the situation. We should not argue religion with them, but we should concentrate instead on how they feel about themselves.
Arguing our position doesn't work and we should discontinue that approach. It just feeds on their addiction. We have to let them hit Rock Bottom and not feel sorry for them. First we have to save ourselves. Secondly we need to ask why we are in this fight. We must recognize addictive religion and non-addictive religion, know the difference, and how they relate to that. Be clear about what you can and cannot do for the addict and the addiction. Lastly to remove the addict from the addiction and the the driver's seat in our society and our lives.
All this is explained in his book and talk. It is a short 153 pages and will certainly enlighten many about how the Religious Right act and think. It is a good book to read and study now because Pride Fest is just around the corner and with it will undoubtedly come the extremists outside the gates. Undoubtedly it will give some of us the knowledge to better handle the situation.
Friday, March 14, 2008
ELCA Same crap different wording
I really hope you are sitting down for this one. I can't believe that this is the same old Crap using different language. The Lutheran Church can fool some of us some of the time but they can't fool us all the time and this is one of them. The key word they are using is TRUST instead of FAITH. I can hear the preacher on the pulpit "You gotta take it on Faith. Amen? Trust me." Gag me with a spoon (my comment).
This is the same garbage they have been spooing forth continuously for years. By changing the wording i suppose they are thinking that this is something new. I got news for you, it isn't. It is the same old rhetoric. They are trying to pawn off the same old tired hateful rhetoric in sheep's clothing. If nothing it is an interesting read. Just don't expect anything to change. I doubt that anything will. Such is life. Ho humm. Yawn. Moving right along.
BTW If you believe this crap, I have a bridge for sale Cheap.
ELCA Home age
ELCA NEWS SERVICE
March 13, 2008
ELCA 'Draft Social Statement on Human Sexuality' Now Available
08-027-MRC
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Task Force for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Studies on Sexuality released the "Draft Social Statement on Human Sexuality" March 13 for study and response across the 4.8 million-member ELCA. Responses to the draft social statement are due to the task force Nov. 1, 2008.
Social statements are teaching documents that assist Lutherans in forming judgments on social issues. They provide theological and ethical framework for discussion, discernment and decision-making, set policy for the church, and guide the church's advocacy and work in church and society. Social statements are adopted by a two-thirds vote at ELCA churchwide assemblies. Held every other year, the churchwide assembly is the ELCA's highest legislative authority. The next assembly is Aug. 17-23, 2009, in Minneapolis.
"We are sexual creatures from the moment of birth to the time of death. This draft social statement takes that seriously and addresses sexuality in relation to the various situations of our lives. The common question at all times is what serves the good of the neighbor, what creates and sustains trust, and what protects from harm," said the Rev. Rebecca S. Larson, executive director, ELCA Church in Society.
"It is the hope of the task force that this draft social statement will invite this church into continued conversation. This draft forms the best thinking of the task force to date, although not all members of the task force agree with all parts of the document. The task force hopes to learn what in the draft is helpful, what might be changed, and what is missing," said Larson.
Most of the ELCA's 65 synods plan to host hearings between March and November as an opportunity for Lutherans to discuss the draft social statement. At least one representative of the task force is to attend each hearing. The ELCA has 10,549 congregations organized into its 65 synods. The draft document contains a form for other responses.
Based on the responses from the church the task force will revise and prepare a proposed social statement, which is due in early 2009. The proposed social statement will be given to the ELCA Church Council for its consideration and with a request to place the document on the agenda of the 2009 ELCA Churchwide Assembly for action. The Church Council is the ELCA's legislative authority between churchwide assemblies.
The 2001 ELCA Churchwide Assembly initiated the process to develop a social statement on human sexuality. At the direction of the council, a task force was formed to carry out the process. The task force published three studies and a youth resource to invite deliberation and response across the ELCA under the "Journey Together Faithfully" banner.
Content of the ELCA 'Draft Social Statement on Human Sexuality'
The draft social statement does not address current ELCA policies, which "preclude practicing homosexual persons from the rosters of this church." The task force has been asked to make recommendations on official church rosters to the 2009 churchwide assembly. These recommendations will be available in February 2009.
There are four primary sections between the draft social statement's introduction and conclusion: "Theological and ethical foundations for understanding sexuality"; "Sexuality as part of God's creative activity"; "Trust at the heart of faith active in love"; and, "Social trust and the common good."
Section one recognizes that the Lutheran tradition has a unique contribution to the conversation and moral discernment on human sexuality. Section two explores a Lutheran approach to sexual ethics. Section three describes "God's gift of sexuality" in creation.
Section four looks at matters of trust -- how trust among people "forms the basis of healthy relationships, including sexual relationships." This section also looks at marriage, cohabitation, same-gender relationships and more. The draft social statement says that in commitment and sexuality "this church teaches that degrees of physical intimacy should be carefully matched to degrees of affection and commitment. This also suggests a way to understand why this church has taught that the greatest physical intimacies, such as intercourse, should be matched with and sheltered by the highest level of binding commitment, such as found in marriage." The draft statement says that the ELCA "does not favor or give approval to cohabitation arrangements outside of marriage" but that there are broad social forces and that "certain laws and economic realities in this society create economic hardship for many, including senior citizens, who desire to be legally married."
The draft statement says that after "many years of study and conversation, this church does not have consensus regarding loving and committed same-gender relationships. This church has committed itself to continuing to accompany one another in study, prayer, discernment and pastoral care."
Section five extends to the area of how "trust fosters healthy sexuality in community life."
"Lutherans believe that there is nothing we can do -- either right or wrong action -- to win the love of God. God's love comes to us despite who we are. And, we respond to that love by caring for and seeking the good of our neighbor," said Larson.
"This draft social statement insists that God has created us as sexual and therefore relational beings. This is God's intention and it is good. It is for this reason that the theme of trust is so evident, because trust is the cornerstone for the flourishing of all relationships and of society," said Larson. "In no area of our lives is trust more critical than in the area of human sexuality. We are therefore called to demonstrate trust in all of our relationships and to work to make this world a more trustworthy place."
Lutherans do not make up a "rule book of right and wrong behaviors" which, Larson said, will not be found in the draft social statement. "Lutherans seek to help people make ethical decisions in the midst of the messiness of life," she said, adding that the draft social statement on human sexuality speaks strongly against "all the causes of harm, including and especially the violation of trust for children," and the misuse of trust and power in all relationships.
According to the Rev. Peter Strommen, bishop, ELCA Northeastern Minnesota Synod, Duluth, and task force chair, the draft social statement "intentionally grounds its thinking in an evangelical Lutheran tradition. The reader will notice this as a prominent characteristic of the document. In addition, a case is made for important social institutions such as marriage. It is recognized that the same degree of social consensus that once existed can no longer be assumed. The use of 'trust' represents a fresh approach that is embedded in Lutheran tradition and effective in addressing both public and personal dimensions of human sexuality. This document works with the inter-relationship of the social, cultural, economic and religious, both private and public."
Strommen added that the intent of the draft social statement is "churchwide engagement and feedback. The invitation is, 'let's think together and improve this document before it comes as a proposed statement in 2009."
- - -
The "Draft Social Statement on Human Sexuality" of the ELCA is available at http://www.ELCA.org/faithfuljourney/draft on the ELCA's Web site.
For information contact:
John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958 or news@elca.org
http://www.elca.org/news
ELCA News Blog: http://www.elca.org/news/blog
This is the same garbage they have been spooing forth continuously for years. By changing the wording i suppose they are thinking that this is something new. I got news for you, it isn't. It is the same old rhetoric. They are trying to pawn off the same old tired hateful rhetoric in sheep's clothing. If nothing it is an interesting read. Just don't expect anything to change. I doubt that anything will. Such is life. Ho humm. Yawn. Moving right along.
BTW If you believe this crap, I have a bridge for sale Cheap.
ELCA Home age
ELCA NEWS SERVICE
March 13, 2008
ELCA 'Draft Social Statement on Human Sexuality' Now Available
08-027-MRC
CHICAGO (ELCA) -- The Task Force for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Studies on Sexuality released the "Draft Social Statement on Human Sexuality" March 13 for study and response across the 4.8 million-member ELCA. Responses to the draft social statement are due to the task force Nov. 1, 2008.
Social statements are teaching documents that assist Lutherans in forming judgments on social issues. They provide theological and ethical framework for discussion, discernment and decision-making, set policy for the church, and guide the church's advocacy and work in church and society. Social statements are adopted by a two-thirds vote at ELCA churchwide assemblies. Held every other year, the churchwide assembly is the ELCA's highest legislative authority. The next assembly is Aug. 17-23, 2009, in Minneapolis.
"We are sexual creatures from the moment of birth to the time of death. This draft social statement takes that seriously and addresses sexuality in relation to the various situations of our lives. The common question at all times is what serves the good of the neighbor, what creates and sustains trust, and what protects from harm," said the Rev. Rebecca S. Larson, executive director, ELCA Church in Society.
"It is the hope of the task force that this draft social statement will invite this church into continued conversation. This draft forms the best thinking of the task force to date, although not all members of the task force agree with all parts of the document. The task force hopes to learn what in the draft is helpful, what might be changed, and what is missing," said Larson.
Most of the ELCA's 65 synods plan to host hearings between March and November as an opportunity for Lutherans to discuss the draft social statement. At least one representative of the task force is to attend each hearing. The ELCA has 10,549 congregations organized into its 65 synods. The draft document contains a form for other responses.
Based on the responses from the church the task force will revise and prepare a proposed social statement, which is due in early 2009. The proposed social statement will be given to the ELCA Church Council for its consideration and with a request to place the document on the agenda of the 2009 ELCA Churchwide Assembly for action. The Church Council is the ELCA's legislative authority between churchwide assemblies.
The 2001 ELCA Churchwide Assembly initiated the process to develop a social statement on human sexuality. At the direction of the council, a task force was formed to carry out the process. The task force published three studies and a youth resource to invite deliberation and response across the ELCA under the "Journey Together Faithfully" banner.
Content of the ELCA 'Draft Social Statement on Human Sexuality'
The draft social statement does not address current ELCA policies, which "preclude practicing homosexual persons from the rosters of this church." The task force has been asked to make recommendations on official church rosters to the 2009 churchwide assembly. These recommendations will be available in February 2009.
There are four primary sections between the draft social statement's introduction and conclusion: "Theological and ethical foundations for understanding sexuality"; "Sexuality as part of God's creative activity"; "Trust at the heart of faith active in love"; and, "Social trust and the common good."
Section one recognizes that the Lutheran tradition has a unique contribution to the conversation and moral discernment on human sexuality. Section two explores a Lutheran approach to sexual ethics. Section three describes "God's gift of sexuality" in creation.
Section four looks at matters of trust -- how trust among people "forms the basis of healthy relationships, including sexual relationships." This section also looks at marriage, cohabitation, same-gender relationships and more. The draft social statement says that in commitment and sexuality "this church teaches that degrees of physical intimacy should be carefully matched to degrees of affection and commitment. This also suggests a way to understand why this church has taught that the greatest physical intimacies, such as intercourse, should be matched with and sheltered by the highest level of binding commitment, such as found in marriage." The draft statement says that the ELCA "does not favor or give approval to cohabitation arrangements outside of marriage" but that there are broad social forces and that "certain laws and economic realities in this society create economic hardship for many, including senior citizens, who desire to be legally married."
The draft statement says that after "many years of study and conversation, this church does not have consensus regarding loving and committed same-gender relationships. This church has committed itself to continuing to accompany one another in study, prayer, discernment and pastoral care."
Section five extends to the area of how "trust fosters healthy sexuality in community life."
"Lutherans believe that there is nothing we can do -- either right or wrong action -- to win the love of God. God's love comes to us despite who we are. And, we respond to that love by caring for and seeking the good of our neighbor," said Larson.
"This draft social statement insists that God has created us as sexual and therefore relational beings. This is God's intention and it is good. It is for this reason that the theme of trust is so evident, because trust is the cornerstone for the flourishing of all relationships and of society," said Larson. "In no area of our lives is trust more critical than in the area of human sexuality. We are therefore called to demonstrate trust in all of our relationships and to work to make this world a more trustworthy place."
Lutherans do not make up a "rule book of right and wrong behaviors" which, Larson said, will not be found in the draft social statement. "Lutherans seek to help people make ethical decisions in the midst of the messiness of life," she said, adding that the draft social statement on human sexuality speaks strongly against "all the causes of harm, including and especially the violation of trust for children," and the misuse of trust and power in all relationships.
According to the Rev. Peter Strommen, bishop, ELCA Northeastern Minnesota Synod, Duluth, and task force chair, the draft social statement "intentionally grounds its thinking in an evangelical Lutheran tradition. The reader will notice this as a prominent characteristic of the document. In addition, a case is made for important social institutions such as marriage. It is recognized that the same degree of social consensus that once existed can no longer be assumed. The use of 'trust' represents a fresh approach that is embedded in Lutheran tradition and effective in addressing both public and personal dimensions of human sexuality. This document works with the inter-relationship of the social, cultural, economic and religious, both private and public."
Strommen added that the intent of the draft social statement is "churchwide engagement and feedback. The invitation is, 'let's think together and improve this document before it comes as a proposed statement in 2009."
- - -
The "Draft Social Statement on Human Sexuality" of the ELCA is available at http://www.ELCA.org/faithfuljourney/draft on the ELCA's Web site.
For information contact:
John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958 or news@elca.org
http://www.elca.org/news
ELCA News Blog: http://www.elca.org/news/blog
Monday, February 18, 2008
Here we go again
Has anyone looked at the Visioning Project Blog where they are supposed to post the minutes of their meetings? Funny how they purposely pointed this out to me when I criticized them. Neither since that time or now have they updated the blog. My question is Why haven't they? These people are supposed to be leaders in our community and they operate as though they don't have to be accountable to anyone. I ask you, is that any way to run an organization?
Apparently they don't like the exercise of free speech especially when it affects one of them. Do they really expect us to follow like sheep to the slaughter house? I am not one of those sheeple. I refuse to follow blindly. If I feel something is wrong I will speak up and let everyone know about it. That is just the way I am, like it or not.
I am not ashamed to say that I oppose the Shepherd Express decision by the Visioning project. It is telling us that they don't like the gay press. Their excuse is that they are not reaching the greater community and that there are those who will not read gay newspapers, probably because they will be harassed by their peers if they are caught doing so. This is a long standing problem with the Gay community that we are afraid to come out for fear of the shame and possible ridicule we may endure. Perhaps we fear the attacks from those who don't like gays and lesbians and other queers. Guess what? The more we are out there the less we will be harassed and disliked.
Face it there is still quite a bit of prejudice out there. It isn't going to go away any time soon if we keep in the closet.
Believe me there are times when I'd like to just plain abandon the gay community and walk away form the whole thing, but I can't. I am not a quitter. I am a fighter and you better get used to it. I'm like that little dog who doesn't know the meaning of the word no who bites you in the ass and won't let go. I've had it with all these pissie queens.
Another thing that really gets my goat is that the guy who writes the articles for the Shepherd Express wants me to stop emailing him. Then who are we to write to if we don't agree with his views? Anyone who wants his email address, I'll be happy to give it to you.
Love me or hate me, I'm not going away. Enough said
Apparently they don't like the exercise of free speech especially when it affects one of them. Do they really expect us to follow like sheep to the slaughter house? I am not one of those sheeple. I refuse to follow blindly. If I feel something is wrong I will speak up and let everyone know about it. That is just the way I am, like it or not.
I am not ashamed to say that I oppose the Shepherd Express decision by the Visioning project. It is telling us that they don't like the gay press. Their excuse is that they are not reaching the greater community and that there are those who will not read gay newspapers, probably because they will be harassed by their peers if they are caught doing so. This is a long standing problem with the Gay community that we are afraid to come out for fear of the shame and possible ridicule we may endure. Perhaps we fear the attacks from those who don't like gays and lesbians and other queers. Guess what? The more we are out there the less we will be harassed and disliked.
Face it there is still quite a bit of prejudice out there. It isn't going to go away any time soon if we keep in the closet.
Believe me there are times when I'd like to just plain abandon the gay community and walk away form the whole thing, but I can't. I am not a quitter. I am a fighter and you better get used to it. I'm like that little dog who doesn't know the meaning of the word no who bites you in the ass and won't let go. I've had it with all these pissie queens.
Another thing that really gets my goat is that the guy who writes the articles for the Shepherd Express wants me to stop emailing him. Then who are we to write to if we don't agree with his views? Anyone who wants his email address, I'll be happy to give it to you.
Love me or hate me, I'm not going away. Enough said
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Hillery or Obama that is the question?
First of all I want everyone to know that I act as the Devil's Advocate many many times. I do it on purpose to get people to think about subjects that may be unpopular. I do it to get your undivided attention. Pure and simple. Recently I sent an email to a group of people concerning the amount of money she and her husband will be or are receiving. I got it from one of my cousins.
Do I agree with everything it says. Of course not. What really irks me is that someone called it "Hate e-mail" Can you believe that? Boys and girls, it politics, pure and simple. The email below are not the views of this blogger.
I did a search on the Clinton's philanthropy and found very little. What I did find were other philanthropic organizations or people giving money to some of her causes. Not Her money mind you but someone else's.
There are two things that give me the jitters. One is that Bill (an ex-president) has full access to everything that goes on at the White House. It is a given that Bill has been sticking his nose into various political happenings while Hillary is out campaigning. Some of her aids have had to do some explaining. What worries me is will he get involved in her presidency if she is elected president? How will that effect you and I? Good or Bad?
Remember that when Shrub got elected president, elder Bush as not come to his rescue nor has he interfered in any way. Will Bill do the same? Your guess is as good as mine.
The second thing is that Hillary has not always been forthcoming during debates or under questioning by her peers. It seems to me that they have had to play 50 questions to get her to give a straight answer. Her evasiveness is what I have a problem with. Perhaps I am a cynic or perhaps it is because of over thirty years working in the area of law enforcement that I distrust anyone who will not answer simple questions or is purposely evasive. I notice these things and it bothers me.
You and I have to scrape along paycheck to paycheck to barely survive. Do you think that she would ever give any part of the money she will get and give it to the homeless or someone in need? Don't count on it.
Read what was sent to me and make your own decision. One word of warning. No one said you have to like it or agree with it. But DO think about it. The views expressed below are NOT my views. I sent it out to start a dialog.
It was pointed out to me that there were and still are politicians who have been or are now receiving these same benefits. Does that make it right? I would hope that there would be a resounding NO. I would also hope that the American public would like to see that changed. It would go a long way in solving the deficit, that and stemming a lot of the Pork-Barrel spending.
Poor Girl Hillary :
This is disgusting!
This is really disgusting...be sure to read it all... If Hillary wins in 2008 and Bill is 'appointed' to fill her Senate seat and either live to retire 'they' (together or alone) would get two US Presidential retirement checks, two US Senate retirement checks, and a retirement check from the State of Arkansas About the only thing they MIGHT NOT get is a Social Security
check...but I wouldn't bet on it....I understand ole Bill has earned $40,000,000 in the past six
years. What a guy! AND THE REST OF THE STORY...Hilarious Rotten Clinton, as a New York State Senator, now comes under the 'Congressional Retirement and Staffing Plan,' which means that even if she never gets reelected, she STILL receives her Congressional salary until she dies. (Would it not be nice if all Americans were pension eligible after only 4 years?)
If Bill outlives her, he then inherits HER salary until HE dies. He is already getting his Presidential salary until he dies. If Hillary outlives Bill, she also gets HIS salary until she dies. Guess who pays for that? It's common knowledge that in order for her to establish NY residency, they purchased a million dollarplus house in upscale Chappaqua , New York .
Makes sense!
They are entitled to Secret Service protection for life. Still makes sense. Here is where it becomes interesting Their mortgage payments hover at around $10,000 per month. BUT, an extra residence 'had' to be built within the acreage to house the Secret Service agents
The Clintons charge the Federal government $10,000 monthly rent for the use of that extra residence, which is about equal to their mortgage payment. This means that we, the taxpayers, are paying the Clinton's salary, mortgage, transportation, safety and security, as well as the salaries for their 12 man staff and,this is all perfectly legal!
Do I agree with everything it says. Of course not. What really irks me is that someone called it "Hate e-mail" Can you believe that? Boys and girls, it politics, pure and simple. The email below are not the views of this blogger.
I did a search on the Clinton's philanthropy and found very little. What I did find were other philanthropic organizations or people giving money to some of her causes. Not Her money mind you but someone else's.
There are two things that give me the jitters. One is that Bill (an ex-president) has full access to everything that goes on at the White House. It is a given that Bill has been sticking his nose into various political happenings while Hillary is out campaigning. Some of her aids have had to do some explaining. What worries me is will he get involved in her presidency if she is elected president? How will that effect you and I? Good or Bad?
Remember that when Shrub got elected president, elder Bush as not come to his rescue nor has he interfered in any way. Will Bill do the same? Your guess is as good as mine.
The second thing is that Hillary has not always been forthcoming during debates or under questioning by her peers. It seems to me that they have had to play 50 questions to get her to give a straight answer. Her evasiveness is what I have a problem with. Perhaps I am a cynic or perhaps it is because of over thirty years working in the area of law enforcement that I distrust anyone who will not answer simple questions or is purposely evasive. I notice these things and it bothers me.
You and I have to scrape along paycheck to paycheck to barely survive. Do you think that she would ever give any part of the money she will get and give it to the homeless or someone in need? Don't count on it.
Read what was sent to me and make your own decision. One word of warning. No one said you have to like it or agree with it. But DO think about it. The views expressed below are NOT my views. I sent it out to start a dialog.
It was pointed out to me that there were and still are politicians who have been or are now receiving these same benefits. Does that make it right? I would hope that there would be a resounding NO. I would also hope that the American public would like to see that changed. It would go a long way in solving the deficit, that and stemming a lot of the Pork-Barrel spending.
Poor Girl Hillary :
This is disgusting!
This is really disgusting...be sure to read it all... If Hillary wins in 2008 and Bill is 'appointed' to fill her Senate seat and either live to retire 'they' (together or alone) would get two US Presidential retirement checks, two US Senate retirement checks, and a retirement check from the State of Arkansas About the only thing they MIGHT NOT get is a Social Security
check...but I wouldn't bet on it....I understand ole Bill has earned $40,000,000 in the past six
years. What a guy! AND THE REST OF THE STORY...Hilarious Rotten Clinton, as a New York State Senator, now comes under the 'Congressional Retirement and Staffing Plan,' which means that even if she never gets reelected, she STILL receives her Congressional salary until she dies. (Would it not be nice if all Americans were pension eligible after only 4 years?)
If Bill outlives her, he then inherits HER salary until HE dies. He is already getting his Presidential salary until he dies. If Hillary outlives Bill, she also gets HIS salary until she dies. Guess who pays for that? It's common knowledge that in order for her to establish NY residency, they purchased a million dollarplus house in upscale Chappaqua , New York .
Makes sense!
They are entitled to Secret Service protection for life. Still makes sense. Here is where it becomes interesting Their mortgage payments hover at around $10,000 per month. BUT, an extra residence 'had' to be built within the acreage to house the Secret Service agents
The Clintons charge the Federal government $10,000 monthly rent for the use of that extra residence, which is about equal to their mortgage payment. This means that we, the taxpayers, are paying the Clinton's salary, mortgage, transportation, safety and security, as well as the salaries for their 12 man staff and,this is all perfectly legal!
Monday, January 28, 2008
Milwaukee LGBT Community Center Annual Membership Meeting
On Thursday February 7th 2008 the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center will be holding its annual Membership Meeting. It will be at the the LGBT Center @ 315 W Court St. There will be reception at 6:00pm with the Annual Meeting at 6:30 to 8:00pm.Again this is a good time to attend to voice your opinions on the direction and plans that the LGBT Center has in store.
One of the things that bothers me is the change to become a philanthropic organization which is already part and parcel to the Cream City Foundation. Personally I don't think it a good idea. I don't think they should be giving away money to anyone. What they should be doing is saving for a new more accessible (to those with disabilities) building. As it stands the only thing they have done is to install a platform which rises to the first floor for those with disabilities. they cannot go into the lower basement level nor can they get to the upper (2nd floor) level except with great difficulty. As with other buildings the Center has occupied this seems to be a big issue with many people. That and the lack of adequate parking.
Another problem I see as one of the first people involved in the proposed new LGBT center (there wasn't one at the time) was that the Center was to be a place where the Community could meet and commiserate. It was not meant to house mostly gay and lesbian businesses or organizations to a great extent as it now stands. Very few organizations use the Community Room because of the serious lack of parking in the area.
I think we need to remind our leaders that it is more important to get a new location which is better suited to those with disabilities than the one we have. Let the Cream City Foundation worry about Philanthropy. This in my opinion is the only way our community can grow and become more cohesive. Of course that is only my humble opinion.
Center Advocates Annual Meeting
Tonight Monday January 28th 2008 the Center Advocates will be holding their Annual Meeting at the Art Bar located at 722 East Burleigh Street. The Annual Meeting will be at 5:30pm till about 6:pm with a Reception from 6:00pm to 7:30pm with light refreshments, and a cash bar.
Be sure to RSVP as I am sure that they want to have enough refreshments available for everyone. This will be a good time to become a member if for no other reason to be able to vote on the proposed by-law changes or voice your opinions concerning the direction the Advocates are planning to take this year.
Sometimes I think apathy runs rampant in our community. Sitting by while others make decisions for us which may or may not be in our best interests can prove to be disastrous. There are those who have tremendous egos and are not held accountable or restrained will make decisions according to their own agenda without thought to the effect they have on the rest of us. In this respect I think it is very important that we attend these gatherings and voice our opinions.
This is your community and your opinion is valuable. As far as I am concerned if you don't vote or make your voice heard, you no longer have the right to squawk about the outcome should it not be in your favor. So come on out and let them know what you think and make a difference.
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