tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22571319.post2207887645597714035..comments2023-06-18T10:03:39.982-05:00Comments on Gregorian Rants: Will Sheila's Volunteers do anything in the city before the next election?PeterGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13362919400474969329noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22571319.post-8950561205282326362007-04-18T17:25:00.000-05:002007-04-18T17:25:00.000-05:00I always contact for permission before posting. I...I always contact for permission before posting. If I don't have permission, then I link. If I can't link, I quote.<BR/><BR/>I agree that Sheila had 56% of the vote in that one polling place, but there was also a lower turnout then the primary there. Think that one over.PeterGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13362919400474969329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22571319.post-79187651142217490052007-04-18T16:28:00.000-05:002007-04-18T16:28:00.000-05:00I just rejected a comment because they included co...I just rejected a comment because they included copyrighted information that I can't print and I can't edit the comments. Here is the part we can use -<BR/><BR/>From Anonymous -<BR/><BR/>You are wrong about the Arbor District. It was actually pro-Sheila. D Gorton would be the first person to tell you he does not represent the entire AD. Read D Gorton's email from this morning and do not be so selective with the postings you let pass. <BR/> - included a Arbor Dist email -<BR/><BR/>End comment from Anonymous.<BR/><BR/>I know, but why get messy when you are making a good point? Comb through the Arbor District leadership and see what you see. :)PeterGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13362919400474969329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22571319.post-76316001134380260942007-04-18T11:43:00.000-05:002007-04-18T11:43:00.000-05:00I guess it would have depended on what Sheila did ...I guess it would have depended on what Sheila did or didn't do. She seems like a nice person, but doing better requires work and she doesn't want to supply it. She wouldn't spend the time to do anything hard, would she?<BR/><BR/>Sheila promised to do nothing in her plans for the city and I'm sure that would have been the focus of blogger analysis.<BR/><BR/>Are you thinking this blog is going to go on educating you guys for much longer? I have spent sometime educating my hometown about how the real world looks at certain types of problems. It was a volunteer effort. Now that Brad is back for 4 more years, I have a couple more topic to discuss and then we will see if this is fun anymore.<BR/><BR/>I can sell my mind out for better pay then this without a great amount of effort. So, if I don't feel I am contributing at a certain level I'll be gone.<BR/><BR/>I have lived my life for a long time off of a computer. I type really fast and I'm good at it. You are right, if I were to still blog, then my blogging would come from a computer.<BR/><BR/>Government (which includes SIU and the like) is important, but in Carbondale we place far to much importance on it. People are important, one person starting the right business will do more for Carbondale then any elected official will ever do. One attracted factory would improve everything about this little city except traffic.<BR/><BR/>So, it depends. :)PeterGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13362919400474969329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22571319.post-42800286821059436452007-04-18T11:18:00.000-05:002007-04-18T11:18:00.000-05:00First time poster, long time reader. I'm curious t...First time poster, long time reader. I'm curious to know what you would have done had Sheila been elected? I can't imagine it would be anything other than criticize the vast majority of her decisions from your computer desk, but perhaps you can enlighten me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22571319.post-55376316807896187222007-04-18T09:43:00.000-05:002007-04-18T09:43:00.000-05:00Isn't it great, life is so confusing when you are ...Isn't it great, life is so confusing when you are state employee isn't it? Welcome to the real world, one of chaos, confusion and uncertainty. Where today things make sense and tomorrow they don't.<BR/><BR/>Isn't it great. Anti-smoking is a well funded national campaign that found Mary P. to lead it in town. Arbor district leader seems to be D Gorton, who is a business guy and Brad supporter. So, with just a little research you will find you have no clue once again.<BR/><BR/>The task I set for myself was more difficult and ambitious, so I failed (at least so far). That is OK, I have failed before and I suspect I will fail again. But, I have also succeeded and my successes are so fantastic that the failure is worthwhile. My wife and I smile at my projects, then we move on when they fail. Hopefully, leaving the world a better place. At the moment that vote might be about 56% for and 44% against my efforts? But my creditiblity in this blog is derived from the economic development work and attempted good deeds. Also, I write better and more interesting stuff in the blog.<BR/><BR/>I just assumed that we all knew what was happening in town by now. I get tired of writing pages and pages to fill logic holes for nitpicking, lazy people. Go do some work and figure out what is happening in town, it sure isn't the university professors or state pay rolled people doing it.<BR/><BR/>I know your rap already, if those hardworking people didn't have all the money, they wouldn't be the driving forces in almost all things in town. Boohoo.PeterGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13362919400474969329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22571319.post-2789588841191303242007-04-18T09:39:00.000-05:002007-04-18T09:39:00.000-05:00True...the last anonymous person appears to be "cr...True...the last anonymous person appears to be "cracked" up...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22571319.post-38571428633798362212007-04-18T09:05:00.000-05:002007-04-18T09:05:00.000-05:00You complain about the 'Sheila supporters not doin...You complain about the 'Sheila supporters not doing anything in this town and that it is just the business folks who are driving change. <BR/><BR/>Then you point out two community groups that are huge supporters of Simon - the Arbor District and the No Smoking folks - as successful agents of change. And then you admit that the big rich guy in town hasn't been unsuccessful with his efforts. <BR/><BR/>Peter, you really crack me up. I know that you don't do it on purpose, but still.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com