William Dodge – "Merchant Prince of Wall Street"
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Saturday, December 12, 2009
University City Manager faces removeal
With the financial problems faced by University City, manager, Julie Feier, faces removal. Monday, the city council voted to replace her. For more information see STLToday article: http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/political-fix/political-fix/2009/12/four-three-vote-saves-u-city-city-managers-job/
Carnahan covers up disenfranchisement of military voters that occurred on her watch
JEFFERSON CITY—Secretary of State Robin Carnahan today attempted to cover up her the disenfranchisement of military voters that occurred on her watch. Carnahan held a joint press conference to boast about new federal reforms meant make the voting process easier for men and women stationed overseas—but she whitewashed her own failures to ensure that members of the armed forces can vote.
Carnahan’s record has been slammed by watchdogs and experts:
A January 2009 Pew Center on the States study of military voting ranked Missouri as one of the 9 worst states for military voters. The study, entitled No Time to Vote: Challenges Facing America’s Overseas Military Voters, slammed Missouri for being one of the “nine ‘no time to vote’ states that afford military voters fewer than 45 days to receive and mail back their completed ballots.”
In a subsequent news article, one of the report’s authors blasted the states like Missouri that did not give veterans enough time to vote: “We’re failing in our responsibility to ensure access to military voters living overseas. While these voters are serving America, America is not serving them.”
But rather than address the problems described in the report, Carnahan, the highest ranking elections official in the state, claimed she was powerless to implement reforms. Instead, her spokesman complained: “We can’t change the laws.”
Shortly after the bombshell report, Robin “We Can’t Change the Laws” Carnahan backed a bill to allow military voting by email and fax. However, that effort was criticized by State Rep John Diehl*, the former Chairman of the St Louis County Elections Board, who was concerned that fax and email “might not be secure and could waive a soldier’s right to a secret ballot.” (AP, February 17, 2009)
“Robin Carnahan has worked side-by-side with groups like ACORN, which engaged in a years-long effort to commit voter fraud, but she cannot find a way to ensure that the men and women of our military are able to access the ballot,” said Lloyd Smith, Executive Director of the Missouri Republican Party. “It is extremely important that Missourians serving in the military have a say in the direction of our state and nation, but on Carnahan’s watch, Missouri was ranked one of the worst states in the nation for military voting, and the legislation she supported may have put our soldiers’ sacred right to a secret ballot at risk. Robin Carnahan has failed the men and women of our military. She cannot be allowed to sweep her record under the rug by taking credit for federal legislation meant to address a broken system that Carnahan did nothing to fix.”
*As an alternative, Rep. Diehl proposed allowing members of the military stationed overseas to vote online, which would ensure more security and secrecy than the Carnahan-backed bill.
Additional information: “No Time to Vote: Missouri fact sheet” Pew Center on the States, January 2009
Carnahan’s record has been slammed by watchdogs and experts:
A January 2009 Pew Center on the States study of military voting ranked Missouri as one of the 9 worst states for military voters. The study, entitled No Time to Vote: Challenges Facing America’s Overseas Military Voters, slammed Missouri for being one of the “nine ‘no time to vote’ states that afford military voters fewer than 45 days to receive and mail back their completed ballots.”
In a subsequent news article, one of the report’s authors blasted the states like Missouri that did not give veterans enough time to vote: “We’re failing in our responsibility to ensure access to military voters living overseas. While these voters are serving America, America is not serving them.”
But rather than address the problems described in the report, Carnahan, the highest ranking elections official in the state, claimed she was powerless to implement reforms. Instead, her spokesman complained: “We can’t change the laws.”
Shortly after the bombshell report, Robin “We Can’t Change the Laws” Carnahan backed a bill to allow military voting by email and fax. However, that effort was criticized by State Rep John Diehl*, the former Chairman of the St Louis County Elections Board, who was concerned that fax and email “might not be secure and could waive a soldier’s right to a secret ballot.” (AP, February 17, 2009)
“Robin Carnahan has worked side-by-side with groups like ACORN, which engaged in a years-long effort to commit voter fraud, but she cannot find a way to ensure that the men and women of our military are able to access the ballot,” said Lloyd Smith, Executive Director of the Missouri Republican Party. “It is extremely important that Missourians serving in the military have a say in the direction of our state and nation, but on Carnahan’s watch, Missouri was ranked one of the worst states in the nation for military voting, and the legislation she supported may have put our soldiers’ sacred right to a secret ballot at risk. Robin Carnahan has failed the men and women of our military. She cannot be allowed to sweep her record under the rug by taking credit for federal legislation meant to address a broken system that Carnahan did nothing to fix.”
*As an alternative, Rep. Diehl proposed allowing members of the military stationed overseas to vote online, which would ensure more security and secrecy than the Carnahan-backed bill.
Additional information: “No Time to Vote: Missouri fact sheet” Pew Center on the States, January 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
New "Conservatives of America" web site
Now there is one meeting place for Conservatives across America aptly called Conservatives of America. Their website posts Blogs, allows you to post blogs and allows all local groups have a shared calendar. This will be a cross communications website so all of the various groups across and area can communicate. Visit their site and join!STAND WITH US SO THAT WE MAY BE HEARD
There's outrage, indignation and distress throughout America with the direction our country is heading. There are millions of voices in the wilderness, all crying out for the same thing - a return to sanity and solid, uncompromising moral principles. Yet, lately, it seems that no one in Washington is listening. Yet, even with all our voices, we have been easy to ignore — until now.
Conservatives of America will unite the disaffected masses who embrace the conservative principles of Ronald Reagan: smaller government, lower taxes, family values and a strong national defense. We are not a political party. We are a strong, vibrant grassroots movement of honest, hard-working Americans who know right from wrong and seek to unite disparate voices into one strong united voice that will be heard — and reckoned with!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Friday, December 04, 2009
University City Audit
University Township Republicans are sponsoring a public forum to talk about the upcoming Missouri State Audit of the City of University City, and to hear from a candidate for Mayor of University City. Come to listen and learn. Then let’s work together to make sure our tax dollars are managed well. It’s YOUR money.
University City Library 2nd floor Auditorium
Saturday, December 12th
10 AM until Noon
Paulette Carr, with University City Citizens for Transparency and Accountability, will discuss issues happening in our community and why the audit is needed. She will talk about the areas to be covered in the audit and the expected costs and benefits of the state audit. And she will share her thoughts on the importance of citizens holding our local government accountable
Shelley Welsch, a former City Councilmember and 2006 Mayoral candidate, will share her views on the audit. She will talk about her current campaign for Mayor of University City, and the issues at the top of her agenda including getting the city finances back on track; being proactive with plans for economic development and redevelopment in the city; how to improve communications between the city and its residents; and how you can get involved in the civic life of our community.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
For more information call 314-725-4169 or e-mail bobart@sbcglobal.net
University City Library 2nd floor Auditorium
Saturday, December 12th
10 AM until Noon
Paulette Carr, with University City Citizens for Transparency and Accountability, will discuss issues happening in our community and why the audit is needed. She will talk about the areas to be covered in the audit and the expected costs and benefits of the state audit. And she will share her thoughts on the importance of citizens holding our local government accountable
Shelley Welsch, a former City Councilmember and 2006 Mayoral candidate, will share her views on the audit. She will talk about her current campaign for Mayor of University City, and the issues at the top of her agenda including getting the city finances back on track; being proactive with plans for economic development and redevelopment in the city; how to improve communications between the city and its residents; and how you can get involved in the civic life of our community.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
For more information call 314-725-4169 or e-mail bobart@sbcglobal.net
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Bamopoly
The object of the game is to destroy American capitalism by having the government take over everything. Wanna play? No? Too bad, you're already playing. And in this game, nobody wins.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Dan O'Sullivan runs for State Representative
Due to an unexpected vacancy in Missouri's 73rd. Congressional District there will be a special election for this seat on November 3rd. The Republican candidate for this seat will be Dan O'Sullivan. Dan is a small businessman in St. Louis County. He is concerned with the County's property tax issues and states:"I want to go to Jefferson City to tell them that we, the residents and business people of this area, are sick and tired of being ignored and we want someone that understands our concerns. I will speak clearly about our issues and bring an outside voice to the process. Issues that face our families, our seniors, and the defenseless are not going to be solved by persons who are unwilling to take on the issues and fight for them."The 73rd District includes parts of Clayton, Richmond Heights, Maplewood, Brentwood and Webster Groves. The seat was vacated by Steve Brown due to campaign irregularities and an subsequent FBI investigation.
For more information on Dan, go to his website: http://voteosullivan.com/about.html
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Clayton Jag Show
Jaguar Association of Greater St. Louis 35th Annual Concours d'Elegance held in Clayton at Brentwood Blvd. and Forsyth.
Saturday, September 05, 2009
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Let your voice be heard!
Many thanks to those that helped defeat the Proposition S tax increase!
This defeat will help limit wasteful spending in our community and make more money available for our local businesses (and more taxes from those businesses).
If you are interested in making a difference in our community consider joining University Township Republican Town Hall. We are very active in city, county, state and national activities.
Join us at: http://www.meetup.com/UniversityTownHall/
This defeat will help limit wasteful spending in our community and make more money available for our local businesses (and more taxes from those businesses).
If you are interested in making a difference in our community consider joining University Township Republican Town Hall. We are very active in city, county, state and national activities.
Join us at: http://www.meetup.com/UniversityTownHall/
University City Election Results
Proposition S election results
SUMMARY REPORT SPECIAL ELECTION UNOFFICIAL FINAL
RUN DATE:08/04/09 ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI
RUN TIME:09:01 PM TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2009
VOTES PERCENT
PRECINCTS COUNTED (OF 21) . . . . . 21 100.00
REGISTERED VOTERS-TOTAL. . . . . . 34,270
BALLOTS CAST-TOTAL . . . . . . . 2,978
VOTER TURNOUT-TOTAL . . . . . . . 8.69
BERKELEY-PROPOSITION A
**SALES TAX-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT**
(VOTE FOR ) 1
(WITH 4 OF 4 PRECINCTS COUNTED)
YES . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 57.40
NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 42.60
UNIVERSITY CITY-PROPOSITION S
**SALES TAX**
(VOTE FOR ) 1
(WITH 17 OF 17 PRECINCTS COUNTED)
YES . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,037 37.24
NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,748 62.76
SUMMARY REPORT SPECIAL ELECTION UNOFFICIAL FINAL
RUN DATE:08/04/09 ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI
RUN TIME:09:01 PM TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2009
VOTES PERCENT
PRECINCTS COUNTED (OF 21) . . . . . 21 100.00
REGISTERED VOTERS-TOTAL. . . . . . 34,270
BALLOTS CAST-TOTAL . . . . . . . 2,978
VOTER TURNOUT-TOTAL . . . . . . . 8.69
BERKELEY-PROPOSITION A
**SALES TAX-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT**
(VOTE FOR ) 1
(WITH 4 OF 4 PRECINCTS COUNTED)
YES . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 57.40
NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 42.60
UNIVERSITY CITY-PROPOSITION S
**SALES TAX**
(VOTE FOR ) 1
(WITH 17 OF 17 PRECINCTS COUNTED)
YES . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,037 37.24
NO. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,748 62.76
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
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