I would argue that a big part of the reason we are in this mess is that citizens don't talk about politics enough. I have no gripe against MM (and my posts will illustrate that..i am usually complaining about the complaining). However public officials are another story. And NJ has a good history that begs for more citizen participation and "judgmental comments". Any elected official who understands they are there to SERVE their constituents doesn't mind criticism. And again with our history, they should even be open to blatant citizen suspicion. But I have nothing to gain from any AP power brokers. That gives me some freedom in this respect.
The Doggy Yappy Hour was one of the most joyful experiences in AP I have had (though I have many). Sharon, the reasons you gave for not going are precisely why you should go. 100 percent surround sound joy. I have a 15 YO Lab mix who will probably not be around in a month, so I didn't bring her, but what sweetness it was to be there. If you want to be good to animals and yourself, and the environment.... STOP EATING THEM!!! I will spare you my veg rant and the links to various videos that would fill you with disgust when you realized the suffering you consume every time you eat meat. --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Debbie DeLisa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I think it is very sad that this group has focused all of their time and energy on politics and judgemental comments on Madison Marquette and the City Council. At this time in our lives where we are facing an extreme financial crisis we should be trying to support each other and surround this board with positive thoughts. On Monday the Asbury Park Press ran a 2 page article on the Doggy Yappy Hour at The Wonder Bar. Not one person from this group mentioned it or took the time to comment on it. This is what brings our community together---Positive events we can share with others from our neighborhood and out of town. It is not about drinking---I don't drink--it is about comraderie and being able to share quality time with a pet who shows unconditional love. The most important result of this article was before noon on Monday we had 7 calls for adoptions from as far away as Pennsylvania. The look in these little one's eyes when they are bundled up and taken to a nice warm home is all I need to make me feel that THIS is what life is all about! > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Wed, 8 Oct 2008 04:59:12 +0000Subject: [AsburyPark] Re: On Asbury.... > > > > good questions. who DOES run ap? part of me doesn't care. part of me does.but i DO care about who is bad mouthing CH. Sharon you go in there andtell me you think its 'sorry'. there is nothing sorry about the place. --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, 'sharon_b283' <sharon_b283@> wrote:>> Which raises the point, one MO time; Who runs Asbury Park? I know> that the Council has their regularly scheduled meetings, 1st and 3rd> Wednesdays, they do great parades, sponsor great events, are great> people individually, but what was signed away or taken over with or> without their permission? Did MM buy the boardwalk and beach, too?> > Every time I read here that Convention Hall looks 'sorry' inside it's> doors, I think, 'Where are the City Officials' and 'When is anyone> going to complain about it, where it matters'? Could someone tell me> where to complain, officially?> > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, 'wernerapnj' <wernerapnj@> wrote:> >> > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, 'Gabrielle Obre'> > <gabrielleobre@> wrote:> > >> > > i never got the problem with the containers...it was a cheap and> > > creative way to quickly put up income generating space and gavepeople> > > an opportunity to have a small biz. you need to have cash coming in> > > no? i doubt it stopped anyone from coming here. whoever complains> > > about them needs to get over their sad ass selves. and i hopeyou are> > > all as good looking as you want everything else to be. i hopethey are> > > here next summer.> > ======================================================================> > > > They are on property not owned by APartners or MM.> > They pay no property tax on the land or structures.> > They diverted $$$ from improving tax paying pavilions.> > The City needs Tax revenue.> > The City (public, public property) is being abused.> > They are visually intrusive in a Historic District.> > > > Unfortunate that you think such concerns are 'sad assed'.> > > > Werner> >> > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get more out of the Web. Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. > http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008 > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
