The 2014 Political Turkey of the Year

 

 Congratulations are in order to NHBSM the winner of the BatBlog's 1st annual "Political Turkey of the Year" award. Though he's not really a politician, never held office (who would vote for him), and nobody really pays much attention to him NH (Not Honest Mike) easily captured our first annual award by nearly a 2 to 1 margin over 2nd place  NH's breakfast buddy Danny (Smooth Talker) Rodden and the "Big Q" Quasar the resident right wing whacko on the CCC finished 3rd. And it is only fitting that like in the real world of politics "Toxic" John Perkins finished dead last like he has done so many times in real life....

  As someone earlier mentioned it's a shame to associate the majestic turkey to this motley band of candidates so next year it will be the "Political Buzzard of the Year" so as not to sully the fine name of the turkey...

Let It Go Republicans...You Can't Win Them All....

The local GOP needs to  "Let it go" and concede defeat to Susan Popp the Dem. County Clerk elect. It was a close election that demanded a recall and the process proved out that Ms. Popp is the winner. No need in threatening continued litigation all the way to the Supreme court like Larry "CanMan" Wilder boasted to the media. The process played out in front of partisan appointees of both parties who handled the re-count and the people have spoken.



 Ms. Popp is probably the more qualified of the two candidates
anyway and will make a fine County Clerk. Kelly Harrod who has lost more elections than even "Toxic" John Perkins needs to ride off into the sunset and collect his Soc. Security. More litigation will just cost taxpayers more money and will prove nothing. If "CanMan" want's to go all the way to the Supreme Court he better find his client a new lawyer. Judge "Uncle Joe " Weber and "Auntie" Vicky Carmichael won't be sitting on the Supreme court...this ain't Jeffersonville and "CanMan" might be out of his league,,,he'd better just plea bargain Harrod  a second place trophy  instead of risking the whole county further embarrassment....

This and That....10 Things

Not a whole lot going on here locally, plus it's been a busy time personally here's a few remarks on a few random thoughts....

1. Glad to see Susan Popp come away with an apparent win in the Clerk's race....she will do well...

2. NHBSM claims on the CCC (Clark County Chatter) he doesn't read the Batblog....Another lie, I am told by one of his breakfast buddies (local politician) he checks it out every day...PS his buddy says everyone has figured out NH for what he is....  a bag of hot wind.

3. Commercialism has taken away from what Christmas really is and meant to be... spending time sharing memories with friends and family and the delight of watching children and grandchildren that still believe in Santa Claus....

4. Found a way to minimize looking for that hard to find gift...Amazon they sell everything and anything and they deliver it to your front door.....

5. Has Obama really been that bad...employment and the stock market are up....gas prices down and I  still have my guns<sarcasm added>.....I'm not sure America is truly ready to accept a black president,   nobody will admit to it, but race has a lot to do with his unpopularity among some....

6. Hopefully the local Dem.s can come up with another candidate for next years mayoral election ... Julius just doesn't do it for me and he has the personality of a slug...

7. Christmas idea...all adults forego exchanging gifts and use the saved money to donate so that every child 12 and under has a magical Christmas morning...

8. Goliath is a busy man but wish he would post more on GAW he has some insightful, interesting opinions on things his only fault is his unconditional loyalty to Democratic party.....I found out that Democrats aren't always the best choices, especially here locally where it has become nothing more than a clique....and the local GOP could be heading in the same direction.... beware power and popularity can be fleeting and short lived...

9. Wish The CCC could return to it's former glory and popularity under Supermike ...he gave everyone enough leeway to make things interesting and fun and didn't hold personal grudges like the gestapo agent in charge does now...

10. Everyone relax and have great Christmas season, in my 60 odd years I've seen too many people that expect too much and are disappointed when their expectations of happy holiday times fail to materialize because of rushing around, trying to do too much, spending too much money....in an attempt to make sure everyone else has a Merry Christmas...Don't rush, make time for yourself to enjoy the important things like children, grandchildren, family and friends....things are never perfect so don't attempt to make them so...If you have a faith rejoice in it as well...

My posting may be irregular during the holidays if anything comes up important I will try and weigh in if possible and remember my advice and have a safe, happy and healthy Holiday season....

The War on Drugs

  I encourage everyone if they get a chance to check out "The House I Live In" on Netflix and Amazon. It explores the drug culture, the"War on Drugs" and after spending billions here in America to combat drug use, usage and the problem is greater than ever. This is a fascinating must see that explains how the War on Drugs itself self perpetuates drug usage and is creating  bigger more costly problems than actually helping reduce the impact of drugs in America. Our laws, legislators and politicians by proclaiming and passing legislation to be tough on drugs are in fact having just the opposite effect and increasing drug usage, crime and the prison populations and costs connected to drug use.

 I'm sure everyone knows of someone or has a family member effected by drugs in one form or another...This a well done, eye opening documentary that if you take the time to watch it will give you a different outlook on the drug problem that ravages our country monetarily and the toll it takes on families...Check it out fascinating stuff....

The Perkins Affair

   First off I have to say I was really disappointed and shocked when it was announced that Teresa Perkins  GCC schoolboard member was arrested last summer. I supported her candidacy and voted for her in the 2011 mayoral race, thinking she could be a refreshing change from the usual candidates and politics in town. Obviously I was wrong about her.

  I was also disappointed in the way she and the other school board members handled the situation after her arrest.  I think it's fair to say that the huge majority of people including those who voted for her felt she should have stepped down from her position on the school board out of respect for the community, the teachers and students of Greater Clark Co schools. Furthermore some member preferably the president of the board or the superintendent of the schools should have publicly asked for her resignation. Nonwithstanding her credentials and background in education, just as important is honesty , integrity and trust, and with her actions Ms. Perkins betrayed those qualities and the people who elected her.

   Equally disturbing in my mind was laying blame to depression as the cause of her actions. Certainly depression is a debilitating disease that effects millions of people but depression doesn't make you break laws and commit crimes it does not effect your decision making process. You are still responsible and should be held accountable for your actions.

  We wish Ms. Perkins well and hope personally she can put this event behind her and move on, but by her refusing to resign she is giving the appearance of entitlement, arrogance and not accepting the full consequences of her actions. The public that elected her would have much more respect for her if she would just quietly step aside and let someone else fill out her term...someone who has the trust and confidence of the people of Clark Co....something Ms. Perkins does not have....

Too Many Dumb Asses.... Why Jeffersonville Will Remain 4th Class

 

The BatBlog has figured out even with the progress made toward revitalizing the downtown area and some possible exciting new projects...Jeff will remain a 4th class actually no class at all city...The reason too many dumb asses like the "Village Idiot" NHBSM and his attorney Larry "the CanMan" Wilder populating the city ... These two dumb asses have essentially stopped the progress of the proposed development at the 10th St. entry way into the City. The frivolous, politically motivated lawsuit filed by the "Villiage Idiot" and "CanMan" has made investors think twice about investing money in Jeffersonville and who can blame them. The deal is basically on hold until something is settled and here's betting the land will stay vacant for a long time thanks to these two dumb asses.

   More dumb asses are the City Council members who voted to do away with the Jeffersonville City Court a fixture for many years....the dumb ass Council members instead of working on a solution to fix the problems associated with a declining case load just made the stupid move of eliminating the court all together...Nobody ever accused this council with being the brightest crayons in the box but this move tops the list of dumb ass decisions...Way to go ...now a city of forty some thousand people has no city court . Small minds plus big ideas equal disaster...

  Finally another Dumb Ass ...GCC school board member Teresa Perkins plead guilty and plea bargained a shop lifting charge in Tennessee. Stupid move Teresa , for a handful of cheap jewelry you made Jeff look like a bunch of dumb asses for electing you and  you threw your name,reputation and integrity right down the sewer forever, you will go down in lore as a cheap thief  and you can proudly stand right beside all the other Dumb Asses in this City that keep us from even reaching mediocrity ...

Back Tomorrow

Out of town....back tomorrow .....