Laketa Cole is proposing that the city start a post-partum aid program for new mothers in their first week home after delivering a baby. Read about it here. This might feel good, but is this what city government ought to be considering in the face of a $20-$40 million budget shortfall? Is Ms. Cole for real? Most Democrats want government in our lives everywhere. They feel government ought to offer solutions to everything. That becomes expensive. They raise our taxes to pay for it. Proposing new government programs in the face of a serious fiscal crisis is irresponsible.And...
The same Enquirer story that I linked to above also tells us that liberal Democrats Greg Harris, Roxanne Qualls, Cecil Thomas, and Laketa Cole want to give away more free water service. It seems the Cincinnati Zoo gets free water (for the record, I do not have a problem with that) and these council members think that lots of other places ought to get free water. New programs and more free stuff. The Democrats are having a field day with your money. Can we get free water at our Republican HQ at 700 Walnut? It seems like a zoo sometimes.
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Today's local news is offering ample evidence as to why we need changes in local government. There is a report that the Democrats who run the Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education are now trying to restrict public access to certain meetings. Read the story here. Restricting public access and blocking people from public information seems to be a real problem with this Board. We blogged about this problem in February when they tried to hide the resumes of all candidates for Superintendent. Read it here. The voters will have a real alternative to one-party rule at the Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education this fall. They can vote for Republicans Chris McDowell and Todd McIntosh or for independent candidate John Banner.
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I'm done bashing my Democrat friends today. After all, it is a beautiful Friday and the Cubbies are in town for a three game titanic struggle. I am going to the game tonight with a group of liberal Democrats. Baseball and beer unites everyone.
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Rob Portman had a fundraiser earlier this week that was incredible. The event had a presidential feel to it. If there is anyone more qualified, professional, intelligent, and prepared for the U.S. Senate, I wouldn't believe it. Rob will get things done in Washington because he has firm conservative principles, but works effectively across the aisle to solve people's problems. Rob is the man--end of discussion.
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I watched President Obama's speech in Cairo on YouTube last night. I disagree with the man's approach to foreign policy, but the speech was balanced and well-crafted. He delivers a nice speech.
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Is there a frontrunner for President on our side in 2012. Not yet.
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Have you signed on to help Dr. Wenstrup? His campaign is at full throttle. Get involved at http://www.bradwenstrup.com/.
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The bashing of Dusty Baker must stop. He's managed a rag-tag, injury riddled team to within 2.5 games outta first. Results matter. I do hate the toothpick, though. He makes up for it with the wristbands.
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Have a great weekend.
