"Cowardice asks the question...is it safe? Expediency asks the question...is it politic? Vanity asks the question...is it popular? But conscience asks the question...is it right? And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular but one must take it because it is right." ~Dr. Martin Luther King

Saturday 19 November 2011

Who Says So?

Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Small Is Good":

Deleting comments after you've decided to publish them sure doesn't look good.

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Two  critical comments  of blog are posted.  And the last shall be first.

I published comments yesterday that I deleted this morning. I want people to be free to comment. Sometimes I have misgivings. Strong enough at times not to publish.

I can be in full agreement with a comment but fairness dictates. It's a low blow when a  person can't defend him/herself.

Those I published yesterday and deleted this morning were expressive but highly personal.They were warranted in the circumstance.

I compromised. I gave them exposure  but not lasting or permanent.

My battles are not with people. They are with ideas. Sometimes it's hard to separate the two.

I rail  against policies and procedures that do not serve the interest of the community.

That swallow millions of dollars of public resources with no benefit  gained and  hardship created.

We elect people who are comfortable and successful, because they are comfortable and successful.

 Then we  expect them to empathise with those who are not.  I think we should be able to expect that.

Last  council  term  saw millions of dollars of profligate  spending. Everything done was for political gain. Not an ounce of logic justified it from any perspective.

We elected a new council to turn this ship around.  I believe that was and still is their intention

It should mean budget cuts.  Spending needs to be brought back in line with reality.

Wildly extravagant projects started without rhyme  or reason need to be reversed.Good money should not be thrown after bad.

Instead we contemplate again with equanimity,budget increases in double digits.

I don't believe that was the intention of the last election or of the current council.

But last year's budget was a disappointment.

It makes this one harder to tackle.

Still, there are hopeful signs.

We don't need an Occupy movement and tents in the town hall courtyard yet.

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Critical comment 1.

The person who thinks I should be writing worthwhile stuff like recipes is into the wrong space.
The Blog is what it is. It 's about the town's business.

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

Let us know if you feel such a time approaches.
I don't think you need constant reassurance but
back-up idles in readiness.

Anonymous said...

A lot of it seems like monkey business or a circus.

Anonymous said...

Can you share some of your recipes on your personal blog?

Especially with Christmas approaching.

Anonymous said...

Evelyn,
I appreciate your argument about taking cheap shots
at those who cannot defend themselves, But I have to
disagree about including Morris in that category, Does
she not have a Blog which is supposed to be dedicated
to Truth. We should not include her as a possible
'victim.' It allows her to continue the charade and she
has her own group of supporters who will not have
such scruples. We are still waiting for her promised
'press statement'.
Maybe we should continue to watch carefully and carry a big stick ?

Anonymous said...

Morris should be encouraged to use her Blog to
speak on Truth and whatever else interests her. Maybe
that would allow us some insight as to how she
justifies her behaviour. God knows, I can't figure out
what makes her tick.
The closest I can come is that some people believe
that all publicity is good publicity. Viewing her
record in that light might make her very happy.

Anonymous said...

Yup, promote the brand.

Doesn't matter if what is said is good or bad, just make sure the name is spelled correctly.

Anonymous said...

Surely in Canada you can still get too much
negative reaction to a name so that it becomes a
liability ? I m trying to ignore the American examples
of Kardashian and Snooki.

Anonymous said...

Olsen, Bernardo, Holmolka, even the guy who ripped
off all the hockey players. Yes, we have infamous
names as well as those we got wrong like the convicted
murderers who were sent away. We are no better than
the Americans.
Cool stuff, Evelyn, people are actually thinking.

Anonymous said...

Olsen, Bernardo, Holmolka, even the guy who ripped
off all the hockey players. Yes, we have infamous
names as well as those we got wrong like the convicted
murderers who were sent away. We are no better than
the Americans.
Cool stuff, Evelyn, people are actually thinking.

Anonymous said...

Prime Minister Brian took a good hit.

Anonymous said...

Spell check is going to get me on this one but could
you include Thalydamide ?

Anonymous said...

A Yes or No Question to end your long day. Chris
Watts seems to know how many people check in daily
who just use him for information or amusement, Can
you figure out what percentage actually provide you
with any feedback ?