With all that is going on locally I decided to re-open (and rename) this blog.
My personal views have not changed. I still believe the biggest threat to the future of our country rests with BOTH the Democrat and the Republican "machines". Their obsessive "need" to gain and maintain power has corrupted the process to the point that an elected official who seeks to do what is right, rather than what is right for themselves is seen as a oddity. There are good men and women in both parties, but their partisan leaders seem to focus only on gaining and maintaining power, not using it wisely, or for the benefit of the people at all.
However, my adopted hometown of Overland, MO. is in trouble. One political faction in town has all but taken over. It seems that no law, statute, ordinance, or ethical standard will stand in their way. These folks were the minority for a long time. Now they seem to think it is time for "payback". While they are trying to stick it to their political rivals the rest of us suffer.
I decided to recreate this site because the residents of Overland deserve to know what is happening to their City. The local media has a tendency to gloss over our issues because we are a small town. I have made it my mission to present detailed and accurate reports to the citizens of Overland about what is happening here.
"Remembering the Past
while looking forward to our future."
The Overland Missouri Motto.
Well, if some of our politicians (& their supporters)
do not let go of the past, the the only future
we will have to look forward to is one of ruin.
To the Mayor and her supporting Councilmen,
Overland is not your personal weapon to use against those who have opposed you politically for years. Please focus on doing the business of the people, not giving us the business.
There are Laws, Statutes, Ordinances and Ethical Standards that govern how you are supposed to do you jobs. I've decided to make it my mission to point out where and when you get out of line. I will GLADLY congratulate you all when you accomplish good things, but for that to happen you will need to bury the hatchet and start focusing on the needs of the residents of Overland. Until you are willing to do that, The Overland Examiner will be there shining a spotlight on your every dealing.
8 Comments:
Thank you for taking the time and making the effort to bring a web site that looks like it is going to make a lot of sense.
I read the other Overland web site's but I would never voice my opinion on them. Too much negative criticism.
Well first, when it comes to negative criticism, you have to take it with a grain of salt. Consider the source.
Secondly, there is a difference between negative and constructive criticism. I am the recipient of constuctive criticism daily and I appreciate it.
Lastly, I will NOT allow personal attacks on OverlandSpeaksOut.com. Arguing against the opinion of another is one thing, suggesting there was a problem with someones education, is pushing it, but attack someones kids, parentage, etc is not acceptable.
I will have no problem banning those who cannot act like adults. Unfortunately, that will likely mean that I will have to ban a good portion of our elected officials if they decide to join and participate. If you have been to a council meeting lately you'll know what I mean. ;-)
Thanks for your hard work in putting this together.
IT ROCKS!!!
The sad thing about this is that- in a certain way, we are all responsible for what we have...and it is wrong! wrong! wrong! Now, we must take responsibility to make it right. And the important thing we must remember is that we must all work together for the common cause.
That's very true we are all responsible for the current state of affairs. Most of us were happy in our ignorance of the goings on at City Hall.
The Mayor deserves the credit here. Her actions have resulted in a surge of civic involvement by the residents of Overland.
I'm so glad to discover a source of news and opinions concerning the recent conflicts challenging our community. I know I share in the blame for the public apathy that allowed these frightful situations to occur. However, I feel it will be a long time before Overland residents will feel that it is safe to let their attention stray from city government!
Overland folks will be the focus of a special report presented on Channel 2 at 9PM It will appear on the screen at approx 9;45.
Display your comments about the report on this website!
Wow! Was I really that pompous back then? LOL
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