tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post5786434414764262066..comments2023-07-06T08:47:49.421-05:00Comments on Leavenworth Street - the talk of Nebraska politics: Don's last standStreet Sweeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-67710844151793013412009-09-09T10:35:44.115-05:002009-09-09T10:35:44.115-05:00to Freibird, I agree if the anti-progess comitte t...to Freibird, I agree if the anti-progess comitte that is the rest of the state would allow a meaningful vote on legalized gamibling I think the state wuld be better off, every singel state we boarder has gambling, so we only deal with the negative consequnces and none of the benefits of the taxable revenue source and accompanying tourism.<br /><br />If everyone really wanted to make the U.S. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-58067513993154795232009-09-08T15:20:16.756-05:002009-09-08T15:20:16.756-05:00notes from the discussion;
1) Wonder if Council B...notes from the discussion;<br /><br />1) Wonder if Council Bluffs and their casino revenue are having budget problems... NOPE!<br /><br />2) as for unions. YES, they did help get 40-hour work weeks, overtime, safer working enviornments, legal aide, etc. Guess what - NOW EVERYONE has those things due to the Federal law changes. THANK YOU for your help, but government paid old-style unions are FREI birdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-2505128561167053312009-09-08T11:12:58.968-05:002009-09-08T11:12:58.968-05:00Hello anonymous 9/08 @7:55, what is your problem w...Hello anonymous 9/08 @7:55, what is your problem with the fire union, there is no featherbedding, the CIR took care of that. Spiking will end this year with new contract, and not everyone makes 60,000 a year in retirement. No one is able to retire at 45 with full benefits. Your numbers and facts are wrong, when you become educated and are no longer tempted to post ignorant comments, try again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-30191630504005736152009-09-08T09:51:12.049-05:002009-09-08T09:51:12.049-05:00This may be a dumb question, but is Chris Jerram s...This may be a dumb question, but is Chris Jerram still the Douglas County Party chairman?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-87531057798896344492009-09-08T07:55:08.829-05:002009-09-08T07:55:08.829-05:00Serf's??? I'd love to have a featherbeddin...Serf's??? I'd love to have a featherbedding, spiking job that I make $60,000 a year in retirement at 45!!!! Happy Labor Day Omaha Fire Union!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-35396685251738615402009-09-07T18:26:03.126-05:002009-09-07T18:26:03.126-05:00Your right, the serfs haven't earned a extra d...Your right, the serfs haven't earned a extra day off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-77343761775152385302009-09-07T17:04:13.350-05:002009-09-07T17:04:13.350-05:00Are you really bitching about Labor Day? Pathetic...Are you really bitching about Labor Day? Pathetic.Nate Enoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-20400452920021046952009-09-07T14:32:27.128-05:002009-09-07T14:32:27.128-05:00You enjoy your weekends, 40 hour work week, and - ...You enjoy your weekends, 40 hour work week, and - for those of you fortunate enough to have it - health care?<br /><br />Without unions, none of that happens. <br /><br />As many of you are so quick to point out, businesses are quick to screw over their employees to help their bottom lines. If it weren't for unions fighting for real protection for <b>all</b> workers, many things we take for Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-52726538176004760342009-09-07T10:48:24.131-05:002009-09-07T10:48:24.131-05:00Yes, while Americans are dallying around celebrati...Yes, while Americans are dallying around celebrating the end of summer on some trumped up honor of union thugs, the rest of the world is working. Anyone notice that one of the biggst food companies in the world tried to buy Cadburry this morning? Because the London Stock Exchange is OPEN FOR BUSINESS!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-88908272375861995002009-09-07T10:43:01.896-05:002009-09-07T10:43:01.896-05:00How is Stenberg any worse than anyone else current...How is Stenberg any worse than anyone else currently in office? I think he deserves a chance. <br /><br />I missed the SEIU Labor Day Picnic...hope all you union thugs stepped in poison ivy. <br /><br />To the real hard working Americans...I hope you enjoy the day. My wife is doing her best to keep the economy going...keep producing.One Out In The Thirdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-38752381286691584302009-09-07T09:41:08.773-05:002009-09-07T09:41:08.773-05:00enjoy your labor day but please ask, "why are...enjoy your labor day but please ask, "why are our tax dollars going to help fund Terry Moore's Septemberfest carnival?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-87376796486895452942009-09-07T09:40:31.366-05:002009-09-07T09:40:31.366-05:00Is it me or does it look like young Don Stenberg n...Is it me or does it look like young Don Stenberg needed a more fiberous diet?dietitionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-50992920820009193952009-09-06T22:31:32.237-05:002009-09-06T22:31:32.237-05:00It's tough when we lose someone as educated an...It's tough when we lose someone as educated and caring about Nebraska and Agriculture as Ron Raikes. RIP Senator. You will be missed.BlahBlahBlahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-32171514906078275402009-09-06T21:28:02.013-05:002009-09-06T21:28:02.013-05:00FYI,
Any posts that are deleted are for my perfect...FYI,<br />Any posts that are deleted are for my perfectly good reasons.<br />Don't like it? Then find another blog to post crap on.<br />Thanks<br />SSStreet Sweeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-17865543499294513262009-09-06T13:26:28.175-05:002009-09-06T13:26:28.175-05:00Former State Senator Ron Raikes R.I.P. One of the...Former State Senator Ron Raikes R.I.P. One of the good guys.NE Voternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-54788592873917206102009-09-06T09:35:08.674-05:002009-09-06T09:35:08.674-05:00In the know: Jerram will pull his ordinance on th...In the know: Jerram will pull his ordinance on the satellite income, the Mayor will not veto the budget, the Council will then have no more say and property taxes will automatically fill the gap per the City Charter resulting in a property tax increase of over 4 cents.<br /><br />The worst part of this is the Stothert, Festersen and Thompson bit on Jerram's proposal and did not have the In The Knownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-44889027606322738282009-09-06T09:20:26.994-05:002009-09-06T09:20:26.994-05:00Fact: Obama said the unemployment rate would only ...Fact: Obama said the unemployment rate would only hit 8% if his plans were put in place right away. His plans were put in place right away and unemployment is now 9.7%, way higher than what he threatened us with if we didn't do what he said. Fact: Obama has no earthly idea what he's doing. Oh. I just realized. He must have a heavenly idea of what he's doing. My mistake. I was Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-20455700266820435692009-09-05T19:51:01.294-05:002009-09-05T19:51:01.294-05:00Before you go and blame Obama for the unemployment...Before you go and blame Obama for the unemployment rate, maybe you'd better consider the facts. The recession began in December 2007. The rate then was 4.9%. As of February 2009, the rate was 8.1%.<br /><br />Also, the DJIA was 13658 on 12/7/2007, when the recession started. It was 7949 on 1/20/09. As of Friday it was 9441, after reaching it's low (starting 12/2007) of 6547 3/9/2009.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-22942137192162213932009-09-05T16:31:04.425-05:002009-09-05T16:31:04.425-05:00As far as people looking for the job of Treasurer....As far as people looking for the job of Treasurer...<br /><br />There are alot of people looking for jobs now, right? Obama's plan has just hit 9.7 percent unemployment. His press. sec. said things are going in the 'right direction'. <br /><br />??????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-65520853579869779132009-09-05T13:58:28.906-05:002009-09-05T13:58:28.906-05:00Or they bait during a race.Or they bait during a race.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-47018691973154535072009-09-05T13:57:47.603-05:002009-09-05T13:57:47.603-05:00You know...somebody who baits race.You know...somebody who baits race.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-36410414339277601922009-09-05T13:43:46.486-05:002009-09-05T13:43:46.486-05:00can anyone tell me what a race baitor iscan anyone tell me what a race baitor isAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-8438115501228744362009-09-05T13:41:59.961-05:002009-09-05T13:41:59.961-05:00sometimes the best is the easiestsometimes the best is the easiestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-69742983080023740372009-09-05T13:38:01.047-05:002009-09-05T13:38:01.047-05:00Wow Sweeper!
If only the City of Omaha Public Wor...Wow Sweeper!<br /><br />If only the City of Omaha Public Works department could clean the streets as quickly as you did around the noon hour.<br /><br />We'll just leave at that for those who were paying attention since you were doing a decent public service.<br /><br />I certainly hope you didn't reveal your secret identity in the process while out cleaning the streets.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-46880842844776808522009-09-05T13:16:09.752-05:002009-09-05T13:16:09.752-05:00Frank Brown is a race baitor just like Barry.Frank Brown is a race baitor just like Barry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com