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Obama's friend shows who he is
Monday, October 13, 2008
In a Sept. 2 letter, Christopher Hohn claims I told him I worked with a communist. Not true.
I don't recall meeting Hohn. But if I did, and we talked politics, I likely said I knew an admitted socialist where I worked. This is true.
Time for a change from the Republicans
Monday, October 13, 2008
Voters, the Republicans must be fired. For a swing voter, or for any voter for that matter, there can be no other choice. Three strikes and you're out. The Republicans have had eight strikes. They had their chance. Next batter please.
We can send a clear message: Republicans, you had your chance and you blew it. Two wars, surplus to deficit, tax cuts for the wealthy, economy in the tank, energy crisis. Strike eight, you're out.
New voices needed on the county board
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Rural Champaign County needs new representation on Champaign County Board. As your representatives, Eric Thorsland and I will bring a new vision for Champaign County. Eric is a voice for responsible land use, focusing on smart growth and preventing urban sprawl. My vision for rural Champaign County includes three primary components: land use planning, increased county services for rural residents and greater stewardship of natural resources.
As a political scientist who works for the University of Illinois, I specialize in finding evidence-based policies that work. I am sensitive to the waste of government spending that arises from funding programs that don't work. But I also recognize that many services of county government are essential and sometimes our job as public officials is to make these policies work better.
Tired of promises from politicians
Sunday, October 12, 2008
In over 60 years of voting, I have noticed that seldom do politicians ever keep the promises they make when running for office. Barack Obama has promised to make America into a Utopia. He has promised so much that even God would have trouble accomplishing it. This from a person who has accomplished practically nothing during his political career except show up for his paycheck. No sign of leadership, no nothing. But that doesn't stop us from voting for him since he is as eloquent and charismatic as they come. But he appears to me to be another Blagojevich only on a grander scale.
Now we have been promised that if we support a countywide one-cent sales tax increase, we will get some property tax relief. Well I have been waiting for someone to indicate what percentage of the new revenue might be allocated for his purpose, if any. If the powers-that-be want this to pass, the voters need more assurance than has been forthcoming that tax relief will be given equal priority with the education needs, which are many indeed and can easily be put at the top of the list. We all remember what happened with the state lottery. If they would have done what was promised, there wouldn't be a need for this tax increase.
Brinegar best choice for state's attorney
Sunday, October 12, 2008
One of the most important local elections this year is the Vermilion County state's attorney's race.
The next state's attorney must be prepared for the job from the start and there is only one candidate who will be ready on the first day in office. That is Randy Brinegar.
Brinegar will make Vermilion safer
Friday, October 10, 2008
I want to encourage everyone participating in the November election in Vermilion County to vote for Randy Brinegar, candidate for state's attorney. After listening to him speak, it is clear he is committed to prosecuting the most serious drug dealers and criminal elements in our neighborhoods. Because he has been a prosecutor for several years, it is also obvious that he has the experience and skill to do the job. His words indicate his passion about his commitment as he seeks nothing more than a chance to better our communities. A vote for Randy Brinegar is a vote to make Vermilion County a safer place.
WES BIERITZ
Rep. Johnson voted wrong on bailout
Friday, October 10, 2008
I see that U.S. Rep. Tim Johnson voted no on the recent financial rescue package. I called his office after the first vote, in which he also voted no, to voice my concern. When the girl who answered the phone asked if she could help me, I told her who I was and I would like Tim Johnson to vote for the bill. She hung up on me before I got to say anything else.
I know this was a tough choice, but when you look at what our economy is going through, it wasn't that difficult. People are losing their homes and are having a harder time getting their car and home loans. This bill wasn't just to bail out the rich executives on Wall Street, like Johnson says. It was for everyone in America and also for every country in the world.
Contact information available on Web
Friday, October 10, 2008
I would like to provide contact information missing from the recently mailed Champaign County voter guide. I am a Democratic Party candidate for Champaign County Board in District 1, and I am running with Scott Hays for one of two seats open in the fall general election.
My campaign contact information was omitted from the voter guide that was mailed to households apparently during a transfer of data at the county clerk's office. I was reassured that the clerk's web site would update the information, but I would like my fellow District 1 residents to know how to contact me.
Vote yes on sales tax for school buildings
Friday, October 10, 2008
I am usually conservative and never like more taxes, but I am going to vote for the referendum to increase the sales tax in Champaign County by 1 percent to improve school buildings for the following six reasons:
1. It's better to start progress today than wait for a few more years. Waiting isn't progress.
Johnson cast right vote on bailout
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
I would like to commend U.S. Rep. Tim Johnson for listening to his constituency and voting against the unconstitutional bailout plan of the credit markets.
We should not fear the ramifications.
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