The following is a sample advertisement:
Attention Home Owners - are you a resident of Nashville, Tennessee? If you said, "YES" we have some exciting news for you!
Are you tired of the glaring red or amber signs of a church, cultural or civic organization next door to your home? Perhaps you wish there was a way to zone businesses and organizations that operate in your community commercially so that you don't have to explain to your guest why your neighborhood looks like a mini Las Vegas Strip. Or perhaps you are tired of pulling out of your driveway every morning and reading about the "Chili Supper at 6:00 PM" and "All-Skate for Christ" event that is being held in the church's recreation hall.
We have great news! For only a $2500.00 (or less) you can buy yourself a council member! That's right; $2500.00 buys you a genuine, breathing, Metro-Nashville council member. I know it is hard to believe, but we have an overstock of council members right here in Nashville Tennessee that are available for purchase at this low low price! What is a councilperson you ask? Well, a council member is an ordinary person, just like you and me except they have extraordinary powers. With one, two and three votes they can control the value of your property, the appearance of your neighborhood even the quality of your life. They can "blur" the lines between commercial and residential by simply allowing LED lights to be constructed right in your neighborhood.
Why are you letting them go so cheap? That is a simple question... because we can. Our stock of Council member's is costing our city hundreds of thousands of dollars sitting on the shelves working for businesses. If we can get them working for the people, the long term return on our investment will be amazing for us and our children. Just think... $2500.00 today will increase your property value dramatically tomorrow. You can ask your council member to vote no on anti-neighborhood bills (Like Charley Tigard’s LED bill) thus protecting your most, and for most people, only investment - YOUR HOME.
The math is simple, invest $2500.00 today and you could get it all back when you sell your home. Pretty Simple Huh...
Can Council Member's vote in favor of neighborhoods you ask? Well they can, but you must own one that isn't "committed" with a sign business. Unfortunately, some of our Metro-Nashville council member are committed until 2010. Around 2010 things will begin to focus on the residents. This is the time they will begin talking about their re-election campaigns.
Can I become a Council Member and start cashing in on these businesses? Absolutely! You'll need to start laying the pipe work now. Businesses are more apt to donate to a candidate's campaigns that have promised expanding their market share by way of legislation once you get elected. Remember, these businesses and organizations wants your loyalty and they will pay dearly.
Is it easy to become a Council Member? YES! You can become a member of the Metropolitan Nashville Council if you are willing to compromise your integrity for businesses. Keep in mind; you'll want to focus on the voters around the third year of your seat if you want a chance at maintaining power.
Where can I find a Council Member? Great Question, if you live in Metro-Nashville, you've got a huge selection of council members from which to choose. Most of them are For Sale! (with very few exceptions) Tell you what, if you act now, we will send you a picture of your councilperson as well as their voting record.
YOU MUST ACT FAST... THIS OFFER IS ONLY GOOD FOR A LIMITED TIME - THE SIGN COMPANIES AND OTHER BUSINESSES ARE ALREADY WRITING THEIR CHECKS!
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Monday, February 4, 2008
City Leaders Are Screwing Us Royal - Without the Jelly!
Hey Everyone! I Could Not Have Said This Better
This was taken from the Tennessean:
David Atchison • Reader Submitted • February 1, 2008
At a time when the Metro Action Commission has no funds to help the needy with winter heating bills, and many other departments are being required to cut their budgets, it is unconscionable for our Council, whom we elected to change the 'good old boy' image it has carried for so long, to choose first to pad their benefits.
I don't believe that the citizens of Nashville are aware of what this bill does. You may be more than a tad miffed when they discover this bill offers the same retiree medical coverage and premium to a one-term-plus-one-day Councilman as it does to a fully retired Metro employee. It also allows a Council member that has served any amount of one term, to participate in the retiree health plan by paying 100% of the premium.
Other part-time Metro employees, such as school crossing guards, have no opportunity to join this health plan at ANY cost. They work between fifteen and twenty-five hours per week, depending on how many schools they cover; about 39 weeks a year, in all kinds of weather, yet most have no access to Metro's health plan at any price! The few that do are those who were at their positions when part-timers were specifically excluded a few years ago (i.e. grandfathered in).
The people of Nashville are fed up with our elected officials pouring the gravy for themselves first, and if anything is left, allowing their constituents to lick the bottom of the bowl.
As this ordinance has an army of sponsors, I'm asking the army move for it to be deferred indefinitely, prior to third reading, in order to give the citizens of each district the opportunity to voice their outrage at this legislation in general, and their Councilperson in particular. I believe after receiving the comments from their constituents, the army of sponsors may realize that it would be in their best interest, tenure-wise, to cancel this bill completely. If this is what our Council members call responsible government, I feel there will be multiple recall petitions floating around the various districts very soon.
Bill Sponsors...
This was taken from the Tennessean:
David Atchison • Reader Submitted • February 1, 2008
At a time when the Metro Action Commission has no funds to help the needy with winter heating bills, and many other departments are being required to cut their budgets, it is unconscionable for our Council, whom we elected to change the 'good old boy' image it has carried for so long, to choose first to pad their benefits.
I don't believe that the citizens of Nashville are aware of what this bill does. You may be more than a tad miffed when they discover this bill offers the same retiree medical coverage and premium to a one-term-plus-one-day Councilman as it does to a fully retired Metro employee. It also allows a Council member that has served any amount of one term, to participate in the retiree health plan by paying 100% of the premium.
Other part-time Metro employees, such as school crossing guards, have no opportunity to join this health plan at ANY cost. They work between fifteen and twenty-five hours per week, depending on how many schools they cover; about 39 weeks a year, in all kinds of weather, yet most have no access to Metro's health plan at any price! The few that do are those who were at their positions when part-timers were specifically excluded a few years ago (i.e. grandfathered in).
The people of Nashville are fed up with our elected officials pouring the gravy for themselves first, and if anything is left, allowing their constituents to lick the bottom of the bowl.
As this ordinance has an army of sponsors, I'm asking the army move for it to be deferred indefinitely, prior to third reading, in order to give the citizens of each district the opportunity to voice their outrage at this legislation in general, and their Councilperson in particular. I believe after receiving the comments from their constituents, the army of sponsors may realize that it would be in their best interest, tenure-wise, to cancel this bill completely. If this is what our Council members call responsible government, I feel there will be multiple recall petitions floating around the various districts very soon.
Bill Sponsors...
- Charlie Tygard
- Rip Ryman
- Tim Garrett
- Erica Gilmore
- Megan Barry
- Eric Crafton
- Michael Craddock
- Sam Coleman
- Buddy Baker
- Vivian Wilhoite
- Randy Foster
- Greg Adkins
- Jerry Maynard
- Erik Cole
- Karen Bennett
- Phil Claiborne
- Sean McGuire
- Sandra Moore
- Frank Harrison
- Lonnell Matthews
- Pam Murray
- Jim Hodge
- Jim Gotto
- Darren Jernigan
- Keith Durbin
- Carl Burch
- Robert Duvall
- Edith Taylor Langster
- Duane Dominy
- Carter Todd
- Walter Hunt
- Bo Mitchell
- Jason Holleman
Thursday, January 31, 2008
False Advertising???
Have you seen the advertising for comcast saying they want me to call my state representative and ask them to make AT&T play by the rules and offer cable service to everyone? Tonight I had an interesting run in with Comcast.
It's Thursday evening, I settle in with my life partner to enjoy one of the thousands of videos that their advertising says they provide at any given moment. As I enter the Comcast "On Demand" gateway, I get an error screen that advises me to call "Customer Service" at some 227-xxxx number. Far be it from me to not follow directions, so I call the number. A customer service representative answers the phone. I advise her of the issue. She pipes back that I should wait 15 to 20 minutes and then she advises me that they are adjusting the "On Demand" system to better serve me. I asked her if they were going to adjust my bill until they have the system fixed. A cute giggle emitted from my phone and then she advised me that "On-Demand" is a complimentary service. My partner then advised her that compliments are things you say nice about people that make them feel better... we do not feel any better. She simply reiterated her stance on the "it's free so don't complain" so... here's my question.
If it's a free service then why do they position it as a feature? As far as I am concerned, it's a nice ill-executed idea. Perhaps I should go to Satellite. At least I'll know what to expect. Shame on Comcast... or shall I say ComCrap.
It's Thursday evening, I settle in with my life partner to enjoy one of the thousands of videos that their advertising says they provide at any given moment. As I enter the Comcast "On Demand" gateway, I get an error screen that advises me to call "Customer Service" at some 227-xxxx number. Far be it from me to not follow directions, so I call the number. A customer service representative answers the phone. I advise her of the issue. She pipes back that I should wait 15 to 20 minutes and then she advises me that they are adjusting the "On Demand" system to better serve me. I asked her if they were going to adjust my bill until they have the system fixed. A cute giggle emitted from my phone and then she advised me that "On-Demand" is a complimentary service. My partner then advised her that compliments are things you say nice about people that make them feel better... we do not feel any better. She simply reiterated her stance on the "it's free so don't complain" so... here's my question.
If it's a free service then why do they position it as a feature? As far as I am concerned, it's a nice ill-executed idea. Perhaps I should go to Satellite. At least I'll know what to expect. Shame on Comcast... or shall I say ComCrap.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Presidential Roulette...
I get the feeling that Americans are "Gun Shy" when choosing a president. It's a pity that we have this type of politics. Actually, it is downright disgusting. Romney who not only looks like a car salesman but also sounds like one. Huckabee, the socially conservative extreme player is the new "Jesus" to the evangelical voting block. Ron Paul is the new Ross Perot. John McCain doesn't even sound presidential, he sounds like a great candidate for policy developer for the Geneva Convention. My Republican colleagues have all but given up because no matter what, when they pull the lever in the privacy of their voting booth on election day, they may as well put a gun to their head and take a chance.
Another Blogger...
So this evening I was sitting on the couch watching television listening to the Republican Debate. I know, I am glutton for punishment. So, while listening to the candidates regurgitate well rehearsed lies in a front of a (symbolically appropriate) plane at the Ronald Reagan Library I decided to begin putting the millions of thoughts that were running through my head into a blog.
Now, do I think that my comments are more important than theirs? Absolutely! Do I think I have something important to say? Yes. Will you find it interesting and want to come back and wonder what I will say tomorrow... Well, you tell me.
So that's the inspiration behind this blog. I hope you enjoy and I hope you'll write soon.
Now, do I think that my comments are more important than theirs? Absolutely! Do I think I have something important to say? Yes. Will you find it interesting and want to come back and wonder what I will say tomorrow... Well, you tell me.
So that's the inspiration behind this blog. I hope you enjoy and I hope you'll write soon.
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