The Story of a Goat and a Dog

http://blog.al.com/breaking/2008/07/video_lady_goat_loafs_while_do.html

A great analogy of Alabama Politics. Goat Hill politicians getting their way, living the good life, while the taxpaying, working dogs, get the shaft. Hopefully the playful dog will be adopted.

Story of "Goat Hill" from the Alabama State Archives ( first picture): "Andrew Dexter, one of the founders of the town, had held on to a prime piece of property in long anticipation of the capital's eventual move to Montgomery. Dubbed "Goat Hill" for its use as pasturage, the site retained that affectionate appellation despite attempts to dignify the spot with names like "Lafayette Hill" (after the 1825 visit of the Marquis de Lafayette) and "Capitol Hill" (after the 1847 construction of the Capitol)."

More Pictures, Jackson County Democrat Club "Forum"

Photos top to bottom: 1) Mr. Horrace Clemmons, District 4 candidate. Mr. Charles West the other candidate did not show up. 2) District 3 incumbent Mr. Carl Marona; 3) District 3 candidate Mr. Gaylen Stone. 4) Ms. Sheila Cornelison, Democrat Club Vice President and "forum" spokesperson. More pictures and story below.

>>>Addition, story link from The Daily Sentinel http://www.thedailysentinel.com/story.lasso?ewcd=ab9786b5797d8097 .

Jackson County Democrat Club "Forum"

Interesting event at Scottsboro High School Auditorium. Announcements were made by Ms. Sheila Cornelison, Jackson County Democrat Club Vice President, that video taping would only be allowed by Scottsboro Electric Power Board's Ch 10. She also stated, "only the "media" will be allowed to take pictures during the forum." What the Democrat Party wants does not mean that is what the Democrat Party will get. I took pictures and made video.

The Candidates were, District 1: Mr. Darren Blizzard and Mr. Jack Smith; District 3: Mr. Carl Marona and Mr. Gaylen Stone; District 4: Mr. Horace Clemmons and Mr. Charles West, Mr West did not show up for the event.

There were 3 questions that were asked (paraphrased): 1) If elected will you fulfill your obligations of education for your office? 2) If elected what can you and the Commission do to recruit jobs. 3) The Jackson County Patriots group has not been forthcoming...what are your thoughts... are you a member of the "patriots" group? The groups web site: http://jacksoncountypatriots.com/

Judge Hambrick was going around making comments that the Patriots were attempting to "take over the courthouse...Darren Blizzard is a Lieutenant in the organization." Jack Smith during his answer of the last question made a comment attempting to tie the "patriots" to Timothy McVeigh by stating "...Timothy McVeigh was a 'patriot." The third question, the Judges comments around the auditorium and the comments by candidates concerning the "Patriots" turned this event into an Democrat Party anti "Jackson County Patriots Rally. " Now I must ask the question, was this another one of Lowell Barron's political tricks to demean citizens who do not agree with his ideas of Patriotism or attempts to diminish a campaign that is pointed at ending Mr. Barron's grip on Jackson County?

The 3rd question and Democrat Party politicians running around talking about the "patriots" detracted from the idea of a public election forum. I think the recognition of this group hurt Jack Smith and helped Darren Blizzard. However, Mr Blizzard did not deny he was a "patriot", he stated: "I am not a member of any secret organization." If Mr. Blizzard was a member it would have been better for him to admit it and explain the organizations goals.

Photos: (top to bottom) 1) Choosing the order of candidate presentations. 2) Empty Chair next to Mr Horrace Clemmons. Mr. West did not show up. 3) District 1 incumbent candidate Mr. Darren Blizzard. 4) District 1 candidate Mr. Jack Smith. (More pictures on next blog listing.)

Another Dog and Pony Show?

Tonight, July 8, 2008, 7PM, the Democrat Party will sponsor a runoff election "forum" at the Scottsboro High School Auditorium. This is the link for the article in, The Daily Sentinel: http://thedailysentinel.com/story.lasso?ewcd=54ae05dd8607b661 . The forum is a good thing, subverted by tyrannical party politics. The article goes on to say that no video recording will be allowed except for Scottsboro's Electric Power Board. Not all citizens of Jackson County can attend nor do they subscribe to Scottsboro's cable service. This prohibition of news agencies or private citizens right to video tape/film the event wrongfully deprives individuals and the press the right to video record this event. The Scottsboro City Board of Education was contacted to determine if there was a prohibition against video taping an event such as this in the high school auditorium. Administrative personnel in the School Board office stated there were no restrictions by the School Board. A political party making a determination of when 1st Amendment Rights will be allowed goes beyond good sense and our 1st Amendment Rights.

I wonder if Party Police (PP) will be on hand to confiscate video equipment?

Scottsboro City Council Work Session

1) Eagle Scout Nathan Bradbury made presentation concerning Rec-Com Pool Project: roof-walkway-pavilion improvement. Described experiences concerning that of a contractor in performing construction projects. Described funds raised for project and requested $2500.00 to finish project. Boy Scouts will participate in landscaping for finishing project. 2) Rickey Storey made historical presentation concerning name change of Stewart Rd. to Swain Rd. Mr. Storey gave family history of area related to Stewart Rd. 3) Mr. Sonny Barnes, Riverside Properties gave presentation concerning his request to rezone his property to a P-1 designation. Mr. Rick Roden, Chamber of Commerce gave presentation concerning support of area business and residential growth. Mr. Jim Olyneise, Scottsboro Planning Commission, gave presentation concerning Scottsboro's "Master Plan." 4) Discussion of Rules and Regulations for moving houses on city streets. 5) Mr. Hodges, wetland discussion of new soccer fields, Barge Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon Engineers for project. 6) Rezoning discussion of old Scottsboro Aluminum Plant property from R-1 to M-2 Heavy Manufacturing. Mr. Jim Christopher and Mr. Bobby Chandler purchased property from the estate of Mr. Hembree. The property was rezoned by annexation due to the Special Legislative Act taking the property into the City of Scottsboro. 7) Rate of pay for Election Officials discussed, Inspectors-$125.00; Election Official-$100.00. 8) Discussion of election supplies needed for purchase. 9) Discussion of Memorandum of Agreement with Victor Manning as Custodian of Voting Machines. Mr. Manning is paid $200.00 for each machine. 10) Swimming Pool Inspection results presentation by Ms. Yvonne Yockel. Apparently the State made a spot inspection of the pools heaters and electrical system. A notice of violation was issued and a 30 day period for improvement was issued. 11) Eddie Blizzard, Sanitation Department Director, made presentation for request for gates and fence improvement around truck parking area. This request is for security and safety reasons. 12) City Clerks report on advertising for County/City Street Maps. 13) City Clerk's report concerning Disaster Mutual Aid Support Agreement between state, county and city governments. 14) Reminder that City Election Qualifying ends on July 15, 2008 at 5:00PM.

First 2 pictures are of the July 4th, First Monday Trade Days event.

Shocking Scientific Reports, Deaths From Nuclear Radiation

Could it be that the advocates of Nuclear Energy do not give a damn for you, your children, grandchildren or anyone else for that matter? Are the corporations and advocates of nuclear energy colossal liars of the caliber of a mass murderer? Has the public been intentionally scammed and lied to in a colossal national deceit program about the safety of nuclear power? This report reflects the severity of the lie: http://newsmine.org/content.php?ol=nature-health/65-million-nuclear-deaths.txt

Cover ups, releases of radioactive materials: http://www.truthout.org/article/tennessee-nuclear-fuel-problems-kept-secret more about cover ups and lies: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2465/is_3_31/ai_73040730 The 3 Mile Island lie: http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2007/11/19/5325/ , other nuclear accidents: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_civilian_nuclear_accidents#2000s Nuclear Accidents in progress: http://www.davistownmuseum.org/cbm/Rad16.html Then there is this, http://www.wildclearing.com/ice-ages/the-exposed.html 41,869 "Poisoned Nuclear Workers" either sick or dieing. These are people just like you and I, citizens of the Southeastern United States of America. Their only difference is they had a job handling radioactive materials.

The real question is, after all this information why do we still continue to build nuclear power plants? There can only be 1 of 2 answers, 1) all the information, links listed, is not true; 2) the nuclear industry via our government has deceived the public at large with a colossal lie for money.