And Now John Edwards

 Today Barack Obama received the endorsement of John Edwards. This provides a tremendous boost for Barack. I am pleased to see that more and more of the "party Democrats" are seeing the light. It's time to line up behind Barack and focus our efforts on unseating the Republicans.

How long will Hillary attempt to hold on? Those of you are supporters should encourage her to put aside her "personal" desires for the sake of the party.

Closer to a candidate

Last evening, was a very exciting evening watching the election returns. For many weeks, some of us have been on "pins and needles" waiting to see how the media focus on Rev. Wright's comments would affect the outcome of the upcoming primaries. 

Well, it appears we may now be closer to identifying ONE candidate to rally around so that we can work to defeat the Republicans. I am happy to see that the mud slinging and the attacking among Democrats will end. There is too much at stake. 

Every day we hear of families losing their homes, losing their jobs, their health insurance and bearly able to feed their families. The price of bread, milk and gas continue to rise. Seniors are choosing between their medication and food.

More students are being squeezed into over crowded classrooms in elementary school as well as in state colleges and universities. The federal deficit is climbing with billions, yes billions of dollars going to overseas.

What we want is for some relief. Some leader who can respond to the needs of those of us who are the "bread and butter" of this country. I think that leader has been identified.  

WHAT ARE THEY THINKING?

The City Council tonight, approved of spending $8,000 in public funds ( bond money) to hire a county consultant to develop drawings for modifications to city space at 2415 University. What is the council thinking? The city is LEASING the space and the idea of spending city money that could be used for other public improvements is outrageous. 

The city manager lead the council down a path, where they were told if they don't spend this money have to be returned to the source. The council neglected to ask the most important question- what else could these funds be used for? 

After much probing, Mr. James did admit that this project COULD cost several hundreds of thousands of dollars. 

So, let me understand --we're going to take bond revenue, spend it to improve a building we don't own, continue to pay rent, and if we're lucky we won't see an increase in rent, and possibly an eviction notice ( like the tenants on O'keefe). Is this the best use of PUBLIC DOLLARS?

I think not. 

Let me know what you think?