OUR FAMILY NEVER, EVER, THOUGHT WE WOULD LISTEN TO AL JAZEERA BRINGING OUR CURRENT NEWS. NEVER IN A LIFETIME. WELL, **** HAPPENS (ONE OF OUR FAVORITE BUMPER STICKERS).
REALLY, THE ONLY NEWS YOU MAY HAVE RECEIVED CAME OUT OF AL JAZEERA. A NEWS CHANNEL WE NEVER THOUGHT YOU AND MINE WOULD HAVE RECEIVED OUR BREAKING, LATEST NEWS. BUT, IT HAPPENED. MY SON TUNED IN AL JAZEERA ON THE COMPUTER AND WE ALL LISTENED TO THE LATEST AND GREATEST, ABOUT EGYPT. A REVOLUTION BEFORE OUR VERY EYES ABOUT UNEMPLOYMENT AND A LACK OF FOOD. EVEN THOUGH WE HAD STUDIED THIS SUBJECT AND HEARD THE YOUTH WOULD BRING ABOUT THE REVOLUTIONS BECAUSE OF A LACK OF JOBS -- TRULY SOBERING NEWS. A REAL LIFE REVOLUTION AND "PEOPLE POWER" TO THE MAX. AL JAZEERA WAS THE ONLY TV ON THE GROUND, BRINGING YOU, AND OURS, THE LATEST, GREATEST AND CURRENT NEWS.
WAS THERE A LESSON IN IT TO ALL OF US? MAYBE. WE (OUR GENERATION) HAVE NEVER SEEN A REVOLUTION UP FRONT AND PERSONAL. WE HAVE READ WHERE THE YOUTH OF OTHER COUNTRIES, AND OURS, WILL BRING THIS "UNEMPLOYMENT, LACK OF (FOOD) WHATEVER TO THE FRONT". BUT, BY GOSH, IT HAPPENED BEFORE OUR EYES. NO JOBS, LACK OF FOOD, ETC.
BACK TO NEW ALBANY, INDIANA. WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL ISSUES BREAK CONCERNING THE PARKS DEPARTMENT, THE CANDIDATE WHO WILL RUN FOR MAYOR, WHICH CANDIDATE WILL RUN FOR COUNCIL, PARKING TICKETS (WHICH CAN NOT EQUAL SEWER BILL PAST DUES (WHERE BENEDETTI SWEARS IS NOT PUBLIC INFORMATION), AND PARKING TICKETS. IT IS WHAT IT IS. AND, WHAT ELSE IS NEW IN NEW ALBANY -- LACK OF ENFORCEMENT. WHAT WITH RENTALS, SEWERS, PARKING, AND CODE ENFORCEMENT (BLAH, BLAH, BLAH). NOTHING NEW EXCEPT A NEW DAY (UNFORTUNATELY FOR TAXPAYERS). OH, AND DON'T LET US FORGET THE S. ELLEN AND JONES NEIGHBORHOOD AND HOW MUCH THIS REMINDS US OF THE OTHER FIASCO WITH SAME PEOPLE IN CHARGE. ISN'T THAT A MIND BENDER?
MY ELDEST SON TAUGHT ME A LOT THIS PAST WEEK, TURNING THE COMPUTER ON AND LISTENING TO AL JAZEERA. ANY OF YOU AS TO WHAT THE U.S.A. MAY BE FACING (OR NEW ALBANY -- JOKE, JOKE)? CURIOUS TO SAY, AT THE LEAST!
BRING IT ON, BUT LET US KEEP IT CIVIL. AMEN.
What about the illegal collection of $20.00 ticket for Handicap parking the city has collected and continues to collect for the last eleven years. Does Gibson plan to pay all that money back?
ReplyDeleteIn your dreams...in your dreams.
ReplyDeleteTune in to Al Jazeera and you'll find out! Just kidding...
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Kitchen Table!
We may be in for a revolution here in New Albany. We certainly can't go on like it is now!
Agreed; I've been watching, too.
ReplyDeleteThe Egyptian government has banned AlJazeera's Arabic language service from broadcasting, because it goes out to the rest of the Arab world. The English-language service is not being suppressed, enabling us to watch.
Yes, Roger, you and I agree that it's something to watch. It's interesting that they did that, though not surprising.
ReplyDeleteI notice how all those so called progressive never have much to say when mismanagement is disclosed. Tribune has reported about unpaid parking tickets not being enforced and unpaid sewer bills yet no word out of them self-proclaimed progressives. Not even show me the PROOF! Well you got the PROOF now and it's straight from your good ole buddy Suddeath. I think it is clear to say that certain people have been right on track with what they have been writing and telling us for a long time now. They take the time to do their homework. Glad to see the Tribune is finally learning how to obtain this type of information and actually reporting it.
ReplyDeleteInternet blocked. Mobile phones blocked (though they are back up). You have to save a satellite source in order to be on the internet.
ReplyDeleteIsrael has pulled Al Jazeeras license and kicked them out also.
Scary, and at the same time, fascinating. This makes you wonder about governments who have been meeting before this happened trying to regulate the internet, including ours. According to tech writings, our (:)) internet will not be the same within a year.
Many people around the world upset the United States was able to go after WIKILEAK sites without a warrant. (in another country)
correction: you have to have a sattelite source.
ReplyDeleteGood information on Freedom of Speech and the listing of people who do not pay their sewer bills. Who is who in New Albany?
ReplyDeletehttp://www.theonion.com/articles/al-qaeda-populating-us-with-peaceful-decoy-muslims,18980/
ReplyDeleteI don't know about peaceful decoy Muslims. I personally do know peaceful Muslims.
ReplyDeleteThe Tribune did a great job with that article. Freedom of Speech did a great thing when they posted it.
ReplyDeleteWhat're they doing to attack Clere now? I'm not in the loop.
They are still hashing it out over the Parks Department.
ReplyDeleteFreedom of Speech alludes to something about Clere on today's post.
ReplyDeleteGibson claims what Clere is doing is unconstitutional.
ReplyDeleteWasn't it Gibson who cost us thousands of dollars on the DVD Store?
Did anyone see 41 today? They're looking for Shane and wanting to know how come he's not going after parking tickets. His secretary told 41 he was not available to comment. And they ended up at Atty. Bearsley's office and they would not let 41 in.
Anyone got Shane's cell number?
Shane must have been counting all that bond commission he's making and couldn't be found.
ReplyDeleteTwo for Doug and one for me in piles.
I don't understand why Gibson don't leave Clere alone. He's a great guy in my book.
ReplyDeleteYa got that right. Shane can't be keeping that $600,000 or so he's getting this year (if all goes according to the plan as published). That kind of money is INSANE!
ReplyDeleteWhat was it Obama said to John McCain? I won and you didn't! That's what Ed should tell Gibson.
ReplyDeleteNo one in New Albany ought to be making $600,000. You sure that's right? That's hard to believe. I thought he only made $150,000, or something like that.
ReplyDeleteClere's got too much class to say that to Gibson. I heard that Gibson really did go to congratulate Ed on his win, but that he does nothing but complain about him around town and online. Wonder if Clere knows the kind of crap Gibson says.
ReplyDeleteNow, what about these parking tickets. Is it going to be on the news tonight?
He has to much class for that anonymous 2:29.
ReplyDeleteEd Clere is like the most urbane kind of politician I've ever seen around here. Really.
ReplyDelete10pm.
ReplyDeleteGibson said crap about Clere on the campaign trail. Made up crap. Came to my house and said it and I challenged him on it. You could tell he wanted the ground to open up and swallow him up so he could get away.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure I can't imagine what he'd do for Dougy.
Looks like New Albany has it's very own Wikileak. Great job Erik Freedom of Speech is humming with all kind of information.
ReplyDeleteERIK FOR MAYOR. HE'S MY KIND OF A GUY. I EVEN BET YOU HE HAS SEVERAL CHICS WORKING FOR HIM TOO.
ReplyDeleteDave Matthews had a beer with Erik at Stumlers a few weeks ago. My sister is a waitress there.
ReplyDeleteSomeone told me he had a conversation with Ted Heavrin and England has buyers remorse on backing Stemler.
ReplyDeleteThat guys too old. If he's a millionaire how come he needs Doug?
ReplyDeleteHe wants to spread the wealth around...dummy. From his pocket to England's pocket.
ReplyDeleteGet it now.
This whole thing (Stumler) has a bad smell to it. The fact of the matter is that many of our cummunity's proven, long-time leaders are pushing this issue. In my opinion. The final decision rest with the voters. Who even wants Gibson back for City Attorney.
ReplyDeleteNot me, how about you?
This and Freedom Of Speech are more informative than that silly "NAC" rhetoric. Even so, I find the claims and counter claims flaccid.
ReplyDeleteIn regards to the postings on FOS and here. So, the question I have is what exactly are we getting for our money with Shane Gibson?
ReplyDeleteFree parking tickets and sewer and trash service
ReplyDeleteAnone read Voice of the people today? Marcey denies, if you think I;m under England's 'Rock', you REALLY don't know me.
ReplyDeleteYes, we know you that's why you England and Gibson are all unelectable.
Who you kidding Marcey.
To me since Shane didn't win State Rep they now are really going to push for a City Court. I maintain we don't need a city court but that's my opinion.
ReplyDeleteShane wouldn't do his job even if we did have a city court. He doesn't do his job at all now. Look at the mess we're in. Did you see the news? Shane's on-the-job laziness is the most noticeable thing about him. It's ridiculous and it's an expense we could do without. Gibson is an embarrassment to NA, though he's not the first. I've talked with lawyers who say they simply give a knowing smile and then talk to Gibson like they would any child.
ReplyDeleteNo one in New Albany ought to be making $600,000. You sure that's right?
ReplyDeleteit's not true. it's also not true that shane makes a $150,000 salary. non-employees do not get salaries. shane is not an employee. shane is an independent contractor. shane's law firm gets $150,000 a year to represent the city. but shane doesn't keep half that. shane must pay his own expenses and self-employment taxes with that. i bet his take home is way under $100,000. that's no more than most attorneys in area make.
I don't think they called it a "salary." Gibson gets every bit of $150,000 plus all the extra money from the bonds. The $600,000 may be high, but he's getting all kinds of money.
ReplyDeleteAnd that bit about his being an "independent contractor" is a pleasant way to keep from having to list him as the highest paid city employee.
Oh, and I think Shane gets health insurance through the city, doesn't he? If that's true, then the whole sham of his being an "independent contractor" falls under a sort of vague, suspicious category.
As for his paying his own taxes...I'm so GLAD to hear he does that! What a good guy! Congratulations!
I can't say he makes $600,000, but I can't say he's not making WAY more than he's worth, especially considering his wimpy quote about going after people downtown.
You're splitting hairs with the non-employee/independent contractor argument. And that's the point.
face it. you have no idea what shane's contract says, do you? you have no idea what expenses he has to pay out of his own pocket. a lot of those expenses the city would have to pay if he were an employee and not an independent contractor. splitting hairs, no. correctly someone who is wrong on the facts, yes.
ReplyDeleteget a copy of his contract. he doesnt get paid extra for bonds. i know you won't do it. slander is easier than research.
@8:42 Not one word of slander have I written, and, yes, already well acquainted with Gibson's contract.
ReplyDeleteTHE Attorney ALWAYS takes a bond percentage because of malpractice issues. Next?
ReplyDeleteYawn.
ReplyDelete8:42 you are wrong several of us have his contract and Gibson let it slip at a recent council meeting that he also gets city healthcare. Just ask any council member. I heard it I was sitting right there.
ReplyDeleteSo put that in your pipe and smoke it along with what ever else your smoking.
So you don't believe Shane made at least $600,000?
ReplyDeleteLet's do the math, shall we?
$150,000 salary
Commission off the bonds
Contractual fees off of DVD Store, fees off of Georgetown deal where Shane, Carl and Doug England cut a deal and screw us ratepayers out of the $450,000 owed and they collected $25,000. He worked out the deal with the three attorneys over the monies owed to them.
Shall I continue to list others?
Do the math folks!
Now prove me wrong.
I just heard Stemler is going to back out of his run for mayor and Carl M. will run in his place. Seems like England made another bad decision. He's only running to save his and Gibson's big paying job too.
ReplyDeleteRandy Smith is also running against Diane B.
I have a question for the Tribune will they do a spread on others who run as well?
That doesn't sound right. Does Smith live in Benedetti's area? And I don't see CM running for mayor.
ReplyDeleteWhich Stemler is running?
ReplyDeleteYep missed that Stumler
ReplyDeleteThe publisher of the Tribune says Smith is running.
ReplyDeleteSo, when can we expect Stumler to punt? I missed the coronation, but wouldn't mind being there for the rethink.
ReplyDeleteIt sure is shaping up to be an interesting election season!
ReplyDeleteI heard Doug is running
ReplyDeleteSo Kojak is running, huh? I heard his business is going under and his old lady wouldn't let him run for Clerk.
ReplyDeleteHe's the last person we need on our city council.
2011 "a full spread" = announcement on Twitter
ReplyDeleteOf course at this Kitchen table we only talk about the real issues with no name calling...Right
ReplyDeleteby the way When is Smokey the Bear filing to run against Dan
Contractual fees off of DVD Store, fees off of Georgetown deal
ReplyDeleteyou have a very active imagination. what makes you think shane made a penny off g-town deal or DVD suit. lawyers cannot bill hourly or take 1/3 cut when they're already paid a retainer for the same work.
prove he is paid anything more than $150,000 retainer.
Personally, I liked Kojak.
ReplyDeleteYes, I see the name-calling is checked at the door.
ReplyDeleteKojoke Smith
ReplyDelete11:08 we happen to have the year end financials to back us up. Go pay $75.00 for it like we did.
ReplyDeleteProve us wrong a**hole.
11:08 we happen to have the year end financials to back us up. Go pay $75.00 for it like we did.
ReplyDeleteProve us wrong a**hole.
i believe you have the financials.
i'm looking at my copy. can't find what you're talking about. tell us on which page, and in which paragraph, it says gibson got $600,000 or anything close to it.
i didn't know asking for proof made me an a**hole. :)
I've got my copy. There's no one page where it says that, but it's still there. Can't you add? Gibson's raking it away. That explains how he had it so readily when he decided to pay his delinquent bill!
ReplyDeletetell me what pages and i'll add it up. it's important. if gibson's raking it in people should know.
ReplyDeletewhat pages? which paragraphs. do tell!
(if it's really there).
that's what i thought....
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