January 14, 2012
SandBox Comments: Aspen Times/Charlie Leonard "Charlie Leonard: Obama tries to fool the voters — once again"
Charlie Leonard:
"...If you listen, it's clear Barack Obama has abandoned the mantra of hope and change — and the personal responsibility he spoke of so eloquently just three years ago. When the president speaks about “fairness,” it's all one-sided, as if none of us outside the ranks of top corporations played any part in the housing boom and bust. Seriously? All of the speculation on credit was the fault of greedy bankers? Were we all that stupid, or maybe, just maybe, were we all just a little culpable?
When the president speaks of the economic challenges of the middle class, it's entirely the result of selfish businesses that “play by their own rules.”
The truth is that globalization and technology have forever altered the ability of low-skilled workers in the United States to demand the wages and benefits they received when our economy depended on a domestic manufacturing base..."
"...If you listen, it's clear Barack Obama has abandoned the mantra of hope and change — and the personal responsibility he spoke of so eloquently just three years ago. When the president speaks about “fairness,” it's all one-sided, as if none of us outside the ranks of top corporations played any part in the housing boom and bust. Seriously? All of the speculation on credit was the fault of greedy bankers? Were we all that stupid, or maybe, just maybe, were we all just a little culpable?
When the president speaks of the economic challenges of the middle class, it's entirely the result of selfish businesses that “play by their own rules.”
The truth is that globalization and technology have forever altered the ability of low-skilled workers in the United States to demand the wages and benefits they received when our economy depended on a domestic manufacturing base..."
SandBox Comments: Pueblo Chieftain "Schwartz: Allow sales of home-prepared food "
SandBox sends out a thank you to Colorado State Senator Gail Schwartz (D-Snowmass).
Why?
For being so successful over the past few weeks in her media blitz.
We had almost forgotten 'why' she was so unpopular with her district's voters she barely squeezed by on a handful of votes margin to a win at mid-terms.
One of the quirks about Schwartz are her endless rants when she has a bill she really wishes to put through.
Masterful at feminine manipulation, Schwartz unloads the full arsenal until everyone is so weary they simply pull away or in the case of brave enough politicians, lash back calling a spade a spade.
Well known to voters for her elitist posturing and facial expressions while presenting; Schwartz campaign at mid-terms was plagued by the now infamous ad depicting her head and one of her familiar facial expressions photo-shopped on the body of Donald Trump. The caption, of course: "You're fired!".
Folks have had a difficult time trying to figure out why Schwartz was so outraged since it was a near daily pose for her. The conclusion?
That's not exactly the way Gail sees herself.
What's wrong with this now second, third or fourth attempt to force her 'home-cooked meals' bill through? Besides the fact that her district has so many higher priority issues she should be working on?
Could it possibly be this new outrageous attempt to meet its inherent defect by trying to push the health dept. concerns and costs over to the seller of the goods?
Gail, how about really trying..in your last term ever..to focus on say, maybe..the growing homeless population in your district and the growing ranks in our welfare and food kitchen lines? Or, maybe....jobs and the economy. A living wage for Pitkin County workers....the list goes on.
"DENVER — Sen. Gail Schwartz has whipped up of a fresh proposal that would allow foods prepared in home kitchens to be sold in Colorado.
She ran a similar piece of legislation last year, but it was spoiled by objections from health departments that it would create a burdensome inspection load for them......
......Schwartz’s bill this year omitted the requirement that Rep. Laura Bradford, R-Colbran, introduced in HB27 this week. It would legalize the sale of food produced in home kitchens, but require proprietors to register with local health departments....."
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Why?
For being so successful over the past few weeks in her media blitz.
We had almost forgotten 'why' she was so unpopular with her district's voters she barely squeezed by on a handful of votes margin to a win at mid-terms.
One of the quirks about Schwartz are her endless rants when she has a bill she really wishes to put through.
Masterful at feminine manipulation, Schwartz unloads the full arsenal until everyone is so weary they simply pull away or in the case of brave enough politicians, lash back calling a spade a spade.
Well known to voters for her elitist posturing and facial expressions while presenting; Schwartz campaign at mid-terms was plagued by the now infamous ad depicting her head and one of her familiar facial expressions photo-shopped on the body of Donald Trump. The caption, of course: "You're fired!".
Folks have had a difficult time trying to figure out why Schwartz was so outraged since it was a near daily pose for her. The conclusion?
That's not exactly the way Gail sees herself.
What's wrong with this now second, third or fourth attempt to force her 'home-cooked meals' bill through? Besides the fact that her district has so many higher priority issues she should be working on?
Could it possibly be this new outrageous attempt to meet its inherent defect by trying to push the health dept. concerns and costs over to the seller of the goods?
Gail, how about really trying..in your last term ever..to focus on say, maybe..the growing homeless population in your district and the growing ranks in our welfare and food kitchen lines? Or, maybe....jobs and the economy. A living wage for Pitkin County workers....the list goes on.
"DENVER — Sen. Gail Schwartz has whipped up of a fresh proposal that would allow foods prepared in home kitchens to be sold in Colorado.
She ran a similar piece of legislation last year, but it was spoiled by objections from health departments that it would create a burdensome inspection load for them......
......Schwartz’s bill this year omitted the requirement that Rep. Laura Bradford, R-Colbran, introduced in HB27 this week. It would legalize the sale of food produced in home kitchens, but require proprietors to register with local health departments....."
(Read more? Click title. Comment to discuss)
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