And it only ran about 45 seconds Than watched it on the next round and they had went back and re-edited it so he was better seen with some kids and it appeared to still be five times. Ah, the miracle of going back. If only one could do that in our real lives; how different many outcomes would be?
The coverage was almost non existent for kids and their involvement. Once again, what seems to be more to the free Election Coverage that is getting thicker and thicker for Mr. Rapp, as Election Day approaches. We put out $25K for the Kids, yet, in the coverage, they were in, were pretty much missing in action. But when in Politics did the kids ever become important, right? Middle Schooners' can't vote yet. But than again, this is Vienna.
And I will have to begin to wonder but that rather than just the "good ol' boys network" could there be some other form of gratuity, gift or whatever being provided to Media representatives for this excessive coverage? The arrogance of the coverage in itself is becoming harder to accept since we have Mr. Columbo in P'burg with 30K people and the County Commissioner's (3) in a County of 80k people. All of whom seldom get any media coverage? Stranger and stranger blows the Winds of Truth?
And even our very own Mr. Azinger the Elder (a Mayoral Candidate), who along with Mr. Rapp swore by DuPont on the C8 issue and has himself disappeared with no coverage for anything accept the free picture at the City Council meetings where he raises his right hand to approve whatever is up for a vote?
I am going to speculate that no prudent/ reasonable person could believe while sober that there is no hanky panky going on?
Now part of the spiel on the new facility was not that the Police were to use the building but the story on them teaching self defense classes which is a new item. That usage for the PD was used upfront to justify the City cost and to give the BOE an out for failing to provide that building for those kids. Now I would like ask on who's time are these classes to be taught? It they are wandering around on their Lunch hours that is one thing. It these classes are on a paid "Shift", I would be a lot happier and probably some of you folks too, if that time was maybe used to put a Patrol Officer in some of the neighborhoods. Seems we have time to do everything but the simple needs of neighborhood policing? But again, if one knows self defense, why would anyone need the Police?
Please don't misunderstand me, I have believed in the Rule of Law for more decades than many have lived. This must include every fine Enforcement Officer in what ever Governmental Entity. I absolutely will not allow a couple of rotten apples in our group ruin my respect for the good ones !
See where the BOE has an end of year carryover of $795K, there was certainly the needed funds for that Facility. Now to be fair, I understand Reserve Funds and how much that can be required as a safety cushion. And also, I am very, very big on maintenance no matter the asset if it has been built with Public Funds. Plus, I will admit the BOE goes on and on about the millions of dollars in deferred construction and repair. But still think that funds versus projects are not always in sync?
Now I was interviewed Wednesday afternoon by a couple of guys from the Secretary of State's Office on complaints that had been submitted on the questionable if not illegal Ballot Drawing process that went on in the 30 August City drawing? I guess since I am a "W" for Wilson so was last.
We spent about 35 minutes while they asked several questions and recorded my responses. I have no doubt something was not right and said so. But what I suspect was far different from what anyone else said was that I was quite willing to take a Polygraph Test? If I failed, I would pay for it; if not someone else would pay. I was and am quite emphatic that I have no expectation of paying. I did not request anyone else to take one as I was interested in that I am telling the Truth. Others, might not fare as well?
Now the results of the interviews (supposedly 15), and investigation (?) will be sent to the legal arm of the Secretary of States' Office I believe and a determination of criminal or not actions will be than determined? Very honestly, in my dealings with several of the State Agencies, it is not likely that any criminal actions will be taken? And that would leave what I call a "slap on the wrist" and a "do not do it again" finding at best? Plus I suspect the results will not be out until after November 8th so as to not cause any discomfort to the defendant(s) in the cases? But I, myself have no doubt on the process versus the Law.
And as many of you have noticed, there are four (4) more Filtration Systems at Sam's. This in the next couple of weeks will bring the alleged "Rapp C8 Crisis" to a completion. What is interesting is the fact that we have eight (8) Filters when initially it was to be four (4). Two at wells 11-14; 1 at 7 & 8 and 1 at wells 9 & 10. But now with wells 7 & 8 being shut down, we have suddenly three more at the Sam's location? I am suspecting that the City will drill the long speculated new well(s) there instead of at the 60th St. VUB complex?
And why would I think this? 1. The agreement to provide water to P'burg if they need it. 2. The knowledge that our water pressure is lower than P'burgs so will be harder to get water to them. 3. The knowledge now that the water if like theirs to us just does not go far enough to be as helpful to them as we experienced from them? Just some thoughts? 'nuff said'.
I am asking for your Vote. "Change is in the Air".
(Paid for by the Candidate- Lawrence J. Wilson for Mayor of Vienna).