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The Dean saves $413,000, announces run for School Board
Thursday, July 02, 2009

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This afternoon, our very own Dean of Cincinnati (Jason H aap) announced at a press conference he would not participate in the mayoral primary.  “Knowing the bleak financial outlook my City faces,” Jason explained, “I cannot, in good conscience, single-handedly cost Cincinnati nearly half a million dollars.”  Jason continued to push for Instant Runoff Voting as a money saving and democratic alternative to the current pointless system, originally implemented by Jeff Berding and the Cincinnati Business Community.

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Hey, Passenger Rail Advocates!  Don’t let NAACP/COAST dictate terms of the debate
Thursday, July 02, 2009

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As we enter campaign season and consider the issue of amending the City’s charter so all passenger rail expenditures go to a public vote, it is important we engage the proper discussion surrounding what this move would mean for our City.  Pro-rail advocates must avoid the pitfalls designed by COAST to trip up counterarguments.  These pitfalls have been created to characterize pro-rail advocates as opposed to giving the people a voice in the direction of their community.  But this strikes me as a straw man argument designed to sidetrack other motives that may be at play here—motives that authorize a very different public conversation.

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Protest NAACP Inclusion of Military Recruiters at 2009 Convention
Friday, July 03, 2009

The NAACP appears to be hosting Army Recruiters at its National Convention. Howard Zinn and hundreds of others have signed a letter to the NAACP asking them to disinvite the Army Strong Tour.  The deadline to sign the letter is Tuesday July 7, so that the anti-war group World Can’t Wait can send all the signatures to the NAACP Board. SIGN IT HERE.

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Is it time to get a daily Enquirer subscription?
Friday, July 03, 2009

It is no secret that I have a long history of filing complaints with The Enquirer.  There are tons of times I have criticized them for what I consider their substandard news coverage.  But I’m not sure I want them to join the ranks of newspapers that have disappeared.  I think part of me likes having The Enquirer around.  But now that they are making more substantial cuts, I’m starting to wonder if I should care, and if I should do anything about it.

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Smithermania!  The hang-up and make-up and a call to cut the horses
Tuesday, June 30, 2009

This week featured some fireworks on Christopher Smitherman’s radio show.  He got upset with an anti-tax caller, hung up, and gave a passionate speech before accepting a call-back to clear the air.  Is there something in the water down at The Buzz?  Check out this audio excerpt to find out for sure.  It’s special.

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Letter to Cole:  $413,000.00
Friday, July 03, 2009
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Councilmember Harris Examines Creation of Metropolitan Police Force
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
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Corporate Democrats get more corporate dough than Republicans
Monday, April 07, 2008
 

They say, “He who pays the piper calls the tune”. The Wall Street Journal reports that Big business is bypassing McCain. The Center for Responsive Politics reports that of the 7 major industries that reliably support Republicans, all have given more to Clinton and Obama, except for 1. And even that 1 is a close call. The defense industry and the health industry have given much more to the Democrats.

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“Finalizing” the ballot language
Friday, July 03, 2009

When City Hall finalizes the language for the anti-passenger rail ballot issue masquerading as an anti-streetcar initiative, what exactly does that mean?  Is it possible to modify the language so that it is just about a streetcar?  Is there anyway if this is possible, given the political will on both sides?  What kinds of finalizations are possible?

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Black Box Voting on Chain of Custody
Sunday, March 16, 2008

Editor’s Note:  The material below is from Black Box voting.  The issue reminded us of an old video we captured with Stephan Skirtz.  He made waves in the 2004 blogosphere when he captured a photograph of a red pickup truck with a George W. Bush bumper sticker, and a guy handling uncounted ballots in a dark parking lot with no one around.

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