Class Warfare Success Story

   Sometime ago our local triple A ballclub decided they were going to leave Omaha when they tore down Rosenblatt Stadium.  The condensed version is, the owner did not want to charge the people who go to the ballpark to park.  The ballclub is the Omaha Royals, farmclub of the Kansas City Royals.

   So, Sarpy county where I happen to live decided to go after this ballclub.  The county ‘hired’ a group to do the legwork on landing the team and this team was indeed successful. While the location selected was not where I would have preferred, it is within the county and it does mean the team will remain in the area for another 20-25 years. 

   So, today’s Omaha World Herald has a story about the bill coming due for this team that the country “HIRED” to get the job done.  The bill exceeded 650K.  That in itself is allot of money, no doubt, but the county should have known what the bill was as it accumulated.  They were the experts we voters hired.  Regardless, that is only part of the story.

   The World Herald goes on to talk about all the other things that could have been done with these monies… umm, more county vehicles, more jobs kept, you get the idea.  I think they listed five different things that could have been better usage of the money than to pay the firm they ‘HIRED’. 

   As time goes by, you are going to see more and more instances where those making more money than ‘someone’ thinks appropriate will be publicly identified.  The World Herald in my opinion, should have gone after those who ‘HIRED’ the firm, and focused on the contract they agreed to with said firm.  Makes me ill, and I’m not making anything. 

MJ Is Gone

   I really have one thing and one thing only to say in this matter.  It amazes me how people are expected to forget ‘everything’ bad we’ve been told about Michael, and yet we are supposed to take as gospel, all the bad about Ms. Rowe, all we’ve heard bad about MJ’s father, and everything bad about any other person affiliated with Mr. Michael Jackson. 

   So be it – it is very similar to politics.  One believes what they want.  Rest in peace Michael. 

Just Where “Is” Hillary?

   Has anyone seen our Secretary of State?  I mean, aren’t there several hot spots in and around the world?

   Seems to me this woman is the most inconspicuous Secretary of State in my memory.  Perhaps The President has her right where he wants her?  Hmmm.

Ms. Palin

   It’s a lead pipe cinch nobody knows what Sarah is up to.  I have listened to all the pundits spew their thoughts and it is apparent nobody knows.  Nor I might add, do I.

   People who have thought Karl Rove was the very epitome of the devil himself are now quoting Karl because he is saying some not so nice things about the avenue Sarah has taken.  Same old story – when one says what they want to hear, they say he is a great sage.

   I dunno what she’s up to either; I think the dust will settle soon and we will know what she’s up to.  Until then?  Just speculating like everyone else. Fun though. :)

Did I Even Learn To Read???

   So ABC Evening News last night had a story regarding car sales improving.  The thrust of the story had to do with the fact the car sales may be turning around for the better.  Chrysler down 41+% from a year ago, and GM down 31+% from a year ago.  Ford was still down 10+% from a year ago, and yet???? Things are turning around?  This is horse residue!!! 

   Later on the local news, they were reporting a national story.  The headline was – Economy Improving…. and yet, in the next breath they are talking about the unemployment rate is rising nationally, approaching 10%. 

   I realize one can make figures say anything, but these people are nutso.  We little people can tell when the economy turns, that is number one, but please, when you report a story, at least make it plausible.

We Have a Winner!!!

   So, the fine citizens of Minnesota have a new Senator.  It will be interesting to watch this fellow.  I wonder if in the end, they (Minnesotans), will be as regretful as they ended up being with Gov. Ventura.

   I have said many times, we get precisely what we deserve.  What with recent politician’s actions, one might ask what difference does it make hiring a comedian.  Tough question to answer.  I don’t know what the answer is; I do know Al Franken will be a disaster – both for Minnesota and for America. 

Passing Thoughts

1) Yes, I agree, Farrah and Michael both passed too quickly.  While I was not a ‘fan’ of either, they were still too young.

2)  The leaders in Iran and Mark Sanford are the luckiest people in the world.  (see item #1).  Who knows what is happening in Iran since the deaths in #1 were announced.

3) Gov. Sanford should resign pronto.  There are no excuses, period!

4) Imagine if you will – Sanford was talked about as V.P. for McCain – sigh.

5) http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jun/26/conyers-backs-off-probe-of-acorn-practices/?feat=home_headlines – and life goes on.  To quote the House Judiciary Committee chairman - “The powers that be decided against it.”