Wednesday, February 22nd, 2006...5:26 pm
It’s a Prezelski Trifecta
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There are three items in today’s Skinny, and all three include either me or my brother. Oh, and my Mom is in one.
What Jim, you don’t like my Dad or something?
Soon, all will be Prezelski. Klaatu barada nikto.
22 Comments
February 22nd, 2006 at 10:56 pm
Downing is off the deepend!
Banjo!
February 22nd, 2006 at 11:14 pm
No kidding, that was incredibly rude of Ted Downing.
February 23rd, 2006 at 9:22 am
Eh…I agree with Tom, Huffman, and most others on bringing the money back to Tucson. I mean, the so called Rio Neuvo Tax district is really us keeping the money, at least downtown, from the sales taxes that generally go up to Maricopa.
However, Ted’s point is one that deserves just some merit, although I think he went too far. I can see that he didn’t like that the fix seemed to be in on the extention and he appeared to be more worried about what will happend to that money and if it will lead to the downtown that Tucsonans have been wishing to build.
City officials and our city manager have made it clear that this public money will be a “government-business” partnership. I am not a complete libertarian or anything so that is not necessarily bad, but for me it raises questions about oversight. Who will get the incentives to be downtwon? What kind of developments? Artist districts? The Gap? Sole proprietors? Developers of high rise apartment complexes? high rise financial buildings? What downtown will look like has a lot to do with who has the power to spend that money…and that will be our city manager who must craft deals and support for our mayor and council to consider.
I wonder if Downing was really questioning the responsibility of those who are developing Rio Nuevo now what the plans are? Going after the money source, though, was just bad politics.
February 23rd, 2006 at 12:45 pm
speaking of local weeklies, the phoenix new times ran a piece on the dems today in which Tucson’s very own Dennis DeConcini is quoted as saying that he guesses Janet supported him for senator back in the day because John Frank told her to.
Has he been talking to Grijalva? And what is it with you people in Baja Arizona? Are you aware that women — especially that one — can think for themselves?
February 23rd, 2006 at 1:07 pm
I haven’t read the New Times article, but I remember that Napolitano was going to run against DeConcini and had to be talked down, probably by people like John Frank.
Yeah, you are right though: we have no respect for women down here, we need some of y’all from that oh so progressive valley up North to come down here and give us colonials some lessons.
February 23rd, 2006 at 3:00 pm
good for you tedski. admitting you have a problem is the first step on the road to recovery.
February 23rd, 2006 at 10:27 pm
Actually I would not be surprised that the Gov was talked out of it because a lot of people are talked out of running for XYZ reason.
But Tucson does not have respect for women, since you know, they just elected two of them to the city council. That is always a clear sign that people do not respect women, when they elect women into positions of power.
February 24th, 2006 at 11:42 am
I dunno about your dad Ted, but he sure does love your mom.
February 24th, 2006 at 12:09 pm
well sure, elizabeth. they will elect women to office, but only so long as there are men like Grijalva and DeConcini to tell them what to do.
there’s no harm in electing the poor dears … so long as they know their place.
February 24th, 2006 at 12:55 pm
As far as I’m concerned regarding Ted Downing, he represents his constituents very poorly with his actions in the House. IF he doesn’t like it, take it to the people by doing a petition to force a vote by city residents on Rio Nuevo. In addition, he is screwed and he thinks that he will be Paula Aboud in the race. I have a few words for Ted Downing…GOOD LUCK! He doesn’t has a snow ball’s chance in hell in winning the primary against Paula Aboud. A whinner doesn’t become a winner as far as I’m concerned. Go back to Tucson and teach at the UA about what work you did not do in the House. I’m sure UA students wouldn’t mind be lectured about your defeated proposals. What Ted Downing said and does is better suited for the college classroom, not for the Legislature.
February 24th, 2006 at 4:39 pm
I must admit, I think Paula has been pretty darned responsive so far to constituents…I’m liking her more and more, “anon”.
February 24th, 2006 at 8:24 pm
To banjo folk: I agree. Kudos to Jimmy for getting such delicious quotes from Downing, the unfabric softener.
To anonymous: There have been countless studies indicating that women make better leaders and managers. Maybe this will be more apparent to you as more of the old, male guard are replaced with women. Too bad you don’t know your place (e.g. being a man) by hiding behind “anonymous” when you make such bold comments.
To the other anonymous: I disagree. What Mr. Unfabric said isn’t even suited for the classroom.
To kralmajales: There’s always a honeymoon period. Hopefully, she’ll stay responsive if she gets re-elected.
To Ted: Was that really your mom that posted? I wish my mother knew how to just browse the web.
February 25th, 2006 at 1:23 am
Tom is a good son.
And Anonymous, grow a set and post under your real name.
February 27th, 2006 at 7:40 am
I thought it was Tom Reade’s Mom.
February 27th, 2006 at 10:14 am
My mom doesn’t post on here, but Tom Reade’s mom does.
February 27th, 2006 at 11:16 am
Oh Great Responder:
The “know their place” remark was sarcasm. My complaint has been with the sexist remarks about Napolitano from Grijalva and DeConcini. Perhaps you should direct your findings to those two. They are the ones who don’t seem to understand that a woman can think for herself.
In their defense, I can somewhat understand (though certainly not excuse) their behavior, having read some of the remarks from certain female (and male) posters here. The highly partisan women those two likely hang around are too blind to call out sexism and hypocricy in their own party. Check out the posts over the Grijalva remark. They’ll excuse any drivel that comes out of his mouth because it suits their political worldview.
True feminists call out sexism … wherever they find it.
February 27th, 2006 at 11:40 am
elizabeth:
The beauty of posting anonymously is that it can reveal the sexist (or racist or partisan) assumptions of other posters … e.g. your assumption that I’m male.
LOL!
February 28th, 2006 at 2:36 am
Whether you’re a male or female jackass is of no concern to me Anonymous but you might want to learn to read since I never mention your sex.
Have a nice day.
February 28th, 2006 at 10:07 am
I stand corrected, lizzy. You’re not sexist.
Just crude.
Try a finishing course before you run for office again, honey. It’ll do you good.
February 28th, 2006 at 12:40 pm
No thanks Jane, now leave Ted’s Blog alone.
February 28th, 2006 at 4:31 pm
To Anon:
Stop your crying in Phoenix about Grijalva and Napolitano. They have an understanding and they both said to be ok with each other.
By the way, most of Grijalva’s staff is female and would take offense of the implication that they are not feminists or stand for women in any way.
You obviously havent been around long enough to know that. Grow some thick skin and move on!
February 28th, 2006 at 5:46 pm
oh, I’m sorry. For some strange reason, I thought that liberals supported free speech and the free exchange of ideas.
I totally forgot that only politically correct opinions are welcome among Democrats.
My bad!
I’ll take my independent thinking somewhere where it is welcomed.
Thanks for straightening me out about where you people stand!!
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