Read the entire hilarious exchange here. It reads like a script from a ‘Mr. Show’ skit. BTW, check out the latest David Cross project (not safe for work, lots oh’ cussy, cussy).
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Mike sent me two press releases posted on his site December 10 & 14.
12/10 • Huether Supports Events Center, Announces Opposition To Events Center Task Force Plan
Proposal Is Too Expensive, Broad in Scope
SIOUX FALLS, SD – At a press conference this morning, mayoral candidate Mike Huether reiterated his support for a new events center in Sioux Falls, but announced his opposition to a plan proposed by the Sioux Falls Events Center Task Force. Huether made clear that while he believes the city needs a new events center, the task force proposal is too expensive and goes beyond what is needed.
“We all can agree that without the support of the public, a new events center will never be built.
I wholeheartedly believe that Sioux Falls needs a new event center as it will certainly enhance economic development and our quality of life,†said Huether. “However the proposal as presented by the Events Center Task Force is too broad in scope and some of the recommendations amount to an irresponsible use of taxpayer money.â€
Huether detailed his specific objections to three aspects of the task force proposal:
Tearing down Howard Wood Field to make room for parking and spending millions to rebuild the structure elsewhere.
Spending additional tax dollars to expand the current convention center.
The overall cost of the project, estimated at $150 million to $200 million.
“We can build a new events center at the current location for a much more reasonable price that what has been proposed,†Huether continued. “Taxpayers want to invest in our city, but they are not frivolous – spending must be based on practicality and realistic needs.â€
Despite disagreements with the final product, Huether praised the work of the Events Center Task Force.
“I truly commend the Task Force members for their sacrifice and vision. Many of the members on the Task Force are my friends and yes, a couple of them are my neighbors. The time and effort they put into this process needs to be recognized. We just don’t agree on the solution this time.â€
12/14 • Huether Statement on City Council Event Center Vote
SIOUX FALLS, SD – Following a 6 to 2 vote by the Sioux Falls City Council to pass a resolution adopting the plan put forth by the Events Center Task Force, Mayoral Candidate Mike Huether restated his strong support for an events center while expressing disappointment with the Council’s action.
“This vote demonstrates how out of touch city government has become with the citizens of Sioux Falls,†Huether said. “Citizens want progress, but they want responsible progress. Without the support of the public, a new events center will never be built.â€
Huether announced his disapproval of the Task Force plan last week. He supports building an events center but is opposed to the task force’s recommendation to razing Howard Wood Field for parking, an expansion of the existing convention center, and millions of dollars of improvements to the Sioux Falls Arena.
Besides the fact that Governor Moose Drool didn’t get elected VP, politically 2009 sucked. Bush and his ilk tanked the economy and left Obama two failing wars and mountains of debt. And it didn’t get much better locally, the City council voted 5-4 to raise retail taxes in one of the worst recessions in 60 years, sales tax receipts are down -4.1% from 2008 and the city will be $320 million in debt once Munson leaves office (He accumulated $230 million in debt while in office with $100 million of that going towards ‘quality of life’ projects).
2010 will be better
If if he was in a freak car accident, that would be breaking news. But a heart attack? Move along, nothing to see here.
Various media outlets are reporting radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh has been rushed to the hospital via ambulance inHonolulu, Hawaii where he was vacationing.  He reportedly had chest pains.
These comments on twitter show how much he is loved;
@kenneth212 Rush Limbaugh was rushed to the hospital in Honolulu. Maybe Santa did get my letter.
@MelechT Rush Limbaugh was rushed to the Hospital. Just when I thought Christmas was over…
@tontocorazon RT @Pumpy_Beanis DIE RUSH LIMBAUGH YOU F***ING PIG MAN JUST F***ING DIE
@Yves_V So Rush Limbaugh in the hospital? If he dies, 2009 won’t be so bad after all #JustSayin
@JustPlainMike RT @OTOOLEFAN: Rush Limbaugh rushed to the hospital? Are the Death Panels in place yet?
@riegelracing Rush Limbaugh had a heart attack?!?! Its a late birthday present!!!!!!
@RJ_Acosta i now heard this rush guy is an a***ole,Rush Limbaugh,i hope you die in hell mother f****r! >:3
I hope judge Caldwell and Roger Hunt take a good hard look at this survey;
By a 3-to-1 ratio, South Dakotans say campaign finance disclosure laws, such as the one state Rep. Roger Hunt skirted in 2006, provide valuable information for voters. The minority say those laws violate a donor’s right to free speech.
The problem I have with the Hunt case is that it wasn’t about ‘free speech’. What I do on this blog is considered ‘free speech’ what Hunt did is considered ‘money laundering’. I still think he got away with a crime. If you feel passionately enough about an issue to give $750,000 to it, the voters have the right to know who gave that money. That is what I consider ‘free speech’.
In one question, 75.4 percent agreed or strongly agreed that disclosure laws provide valuable information for voters, while 20.2 percent disagreed or strongly disagreed.
In another, participants were asked which view was closer to their own position on the effect of disclosure laws: that they provide valuable information or they violate free speech. Valuable information won 72.4 percent to 22.8 percent.
I think this was worded incorrectly. Like I said above, I don’t think providing your name when you donate to a political cause is violating your free speech rights. You have a choice, you can remain anon and not give the money, no one is forcing you to give up your name, unless you donate the money. Voters have a right to know, in all fairness, who is donating to these causes. I always find it ironic that neo-cons never mention free speech rights when they are being publicly protested, only when it is helping their cause.
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