The NY City Council approved an end-run around the voter approved, 2-term mayoral limit on Thursday. Mayor Bloomberg and his billionaire-buddy, Ron Lauder, decided they wanted to stay past the 2009 2-term limit.
The deadline to have a voter referendum had passed. Public opinion polls were overwhelmingly opposed to the measure. I know! Let's get the people's elected city council to change the rules anyway.
Bloomberg theorizes that he-and-only-he can lead the city through the economic hard times. I'm with Keith Oberman, why not have Bloomberg volunteer his services? New Yorkers, I submit that you need to throw Bloomberg and every one of the 29 city council members who voted for this mess out of office.
While we are on the topic, why don't we have term limits in Chicago? The mayor, alderman, and county board commissioners all need limits on their ability to misuse and abuse their position of power. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Look who's going to Congress
Maybe? It could happen?
A girl can dream, can't she...
I'm spending Thursday and Friday in Yonkers, NY learning how to become a Consumers Union activist. These folks are lobbying Congress for everything from health care reform, to credit card/banking reform, to healthy food reform, to reforming the way many things impact consumers. I'm not a big us vs. them conspiracy theorist, but it's amazing to learn about the work CU is doing to balance the interest of big money business on behalf of consumers. Can't we all just get along?
How does this relate to the kampane kam? Funny you should ask. CU represents another example of how people working together can H.O.P.E. to impact significant C.H.A.N.G.E. Sound familiar?
My first, post-CU-conference activity will be to host a Maxed Out movie party.
View the trailer here.
So what did we learn?
A girl can dream, can't she...
I'm spending Thursday and Friday in Yonkers, NY learning how to become a Consumers Union activist. These folks are lobbying Congress for everything from health care reform, to credit card/banking reform, to healthy food reform, to reforming the way many things impact consumers. I'm not a big us vs. them conspiracy theorist, but it's amazing to learn about the work CU is doing to balance the interest of big money business on behalf of consumers. Can't we all just get along?
How does this relate to the kampane kam? Funny you should ask. CU represents another example of how people working together can H.O.P.E. to impact significant C.H.A.N.G.E. Sound familiar?
My first, post-CU-conference activity will be to host a Maxed Out movie party.
View the trailer here.
So what did we learn?
- You can walk in and testify for or against any legislation in your state legislature without an invitation. Really?!!! Hmmmm, what are those folks doing in Springfield?
- Call your state reps rather than write. Good to know.
- Banks/credit cards would rather lend money to high risk borrowers because they make more profit.
- Never argue with a reporter. Hmmm, I'm ready for Fox Noise (news).
- All turkeys are artificially inseminated.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Joe-6pack endorses Obama
I know because he told me so. We met him this weekend in Michigan City, IN. Joe-6pack emerged from his house with his hat to the back, carrying a can of Bud Light, shook everyone's hand, and made sure we knew he was voting for Barack. If ever a time for a photo op...and I missed it!
Oh well, two of my cousins joined me on a trip to Michigan City (one hour east of Chicago) to canvas for Barack. The office was small and short-staffed (according the the volunteers), but everyone was upbeat and very nice. I hope Obama really appreciates these folks!
That's Carol in the second pix. Carol is running the volunteer office. She's from Chicago, but is staying at a volunteer's house in Indiana. She has already called me to request a return visit. I'd say she's on top of things...
They fed us before we started...to Ezra's great delight. He was claiming hunger pains before we got on the Skyw
ay.
Our mission this week was to encourage Indiana residents to vote early. Indiana is a hotly contested battleground state that hasn't voted for a Democratic president for ~50 years. Currently, the polls are tied. The Michigan City office and a local bar are also sponsoring Obamafest every Saturday until the election. Hmmm, maybe I'll meet some more Joe-6packs. I will have my camera ready.
A few snapshots of canvasing in progress.
I really appreciate how the volunteers engage and encourage the kiddies.
Who knows, maybe we are looking at tomorrow's political leaders today!
Okay, maybe we have a lil more work to do:)
Oh well, two of my cousins joined me on a trip to Michigan City (one hour east of Chicago) to canvas for Barack. The office was small and short-staffed (according the the volunteers), but everyone was upbeat and very nice. I hope Obama really appreciates these folks!
That's Carol in the second pix. Carol is running the volunteer office. She's from Chicago, but is staying at a volunteer's house in Indiana. She has already called me to request a return visit. I'd say she's on top of things...
They fed us before we started...to Ezra's great delight. He was claiming hunger pains before we got on the Skyw
ay.Our mission this week was to encourage Indiana residents to vote early. Indiana is a hotly contested battleground state that hasn't voted for a Democratic president for ~50 years. Currently, the polls are tied. The Michigan City office and a local bar are also sponsoring Obamafest every Saturday until the election. Hmmm, maybe I'll meet some more Joe-6packs. I will have my camera ready.
A few snapshots of canvasing in progress.
I really appreciate how the volunteers engage and encourage the kiddies.
Who knows, maybe we are looking at tomorrow's political leaders today!
Okay, maybe we have a lil more work to do:)
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