Very reassuring words to me as a resident. If I were a local politician, I would welcome such collaboration and reasonable words, even if we didn't agree on everything. In a message dated 12/4/2007 2:44:27 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Seriously, I am being completely consistent. I speak the truth - always, then and now. What did I say about Terry that was not true? I asked him to follow through on the Library Square lights and he did. I alays liked him. He has a great personality. And Bruno. Well, I even liked him even when we were butting heads. I take nothing back of what I have said in the past, except in some instances where it got personal and I think I even took it back back then. I never tried to uncover malfeasance that was not there. I never suggested anyone did anything untoward. I gave everyone the benefit of the doubt. I called it like I saw it. When I did it was not I that started the hostilities. Even you and I kissed and made up. I guess the only ones I have not made up with are Big John, Larry and Aaron. I never said anything that wasn't true about any of them, although I think Big John is okay. Larry and Aaron still suck in my book. Bruno was kind enough to update me on the game because I contacted him when there was a discussion about having a parade for APHS and Pee Wee footbal teams. I knew he would be interested and he is the parade meister. I gave a large donation to help in the Pee Wee trip and made Chetrit an even larger one. Bruno did the right thing. I have not gone over to the dark side. Only kidding, I am not suggesting they are the dark side. But unlike a lot of people in this town, I will not be a prisoner of the past, and that has nothing to do with preservation which I am for. My assessment of how this redevelopment was handled by both Partners and the City has not changed. Nor do take back what I think is a fact, that the June WRP that was disavowed was the plan and that C-8 could not be rebuilt without amendment. The disavowal of the real plan and its aftermath was shameful. I can say that at the same time as wanting and supporting the Esperanza. But, I am in earnest when I say that we need to move on. Were mistakes made? Surely. The voters spoke in the last election. This is the city government we have and if it helps matters, I will work with the goverment I have. I will not be anyone's blind cheerleader. I can disagree with someone I support and agree with someone I don't. I will be no one's enemy. I will give credit where credit is due. And like the Ghost of Tom Joad, I will be ready to say what is wrong when I see it. While I will not forget the past, I refuse to be its prisoner. Life is too short. **************************************Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030000000001)
