[UC] Blackwell calls to save Fenton's job

2007-06-07 Thread Anthony West
Two days after her office had said Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell had no plans to update the community about the Fenton-Knox affair in Malcolm X Park at the First Thursday meeting, she showed up promptly and did just that. She went much farther, angrily baring a serious rift between Univesrsity C

RE: [UC] Blackwell calls to save Fenton's job

2007-06-07 Thread Bill Sanderson
able to agree to participate in the forum? _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Anthony West Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 10:02 AM To: UnivCity@list.purple.com Subject: [UC] Blackwell calls to save Fenton's job Two days after her office had

Re: [UC] Blackwell calls to save Fenton's job

2007-06-07 Thread Frank
He's toast. On Jun 7, 2007, at 10:02 AM, Anthony West wrote: Two days after her office had said Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell had no plans to update the community about the Fenton-Knox affair in Malcolm X Park at the First Thursday meeting, she showed up promptly and did just that. She wen

RE: [UC] Blackwell calls to save Fenton's job

2007-06-07 Thread S. Sharrieff Ali
ion as I get it. If anyone on the listserv would like to join the committee, e-mail me off-list. S -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Sanderson Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 11:20 AM To: UnivCity@list.purple.com Subject: RE: [UC] Blackwe

Re: [UC] Blackwell calls to save Fenton's job

2007-06-07 Thread Glenn
r-up and a scapegoat! Sincerely, Glenn - Original Message - From: S. Sharrieff Ali To: 'Bill Sanderson' ; UnivCity@list.purple.com Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 1:56 PM Subject: RE: [UC] Blackwell calls to save Fenton's job Bill: The motion carried and was wit

Re: [UC] Blackwell calls to save Fenton's job

2007-06-07 Thread Anthony West
I left before the end of the meeting (in order to post this report and then cover my day job). So I cannot testify for sure that they said nothing about it after I left. But I left when the Councilwoman left, and they hadn't said much by that point. Bryan's position was made clear from the outs

RE: [UC] Blackwell calls to save Fenton's job

2007-06-07 Thread Bill Sanderson
ple.com Subject: RE: [UC] Blackwell calls to save Fenton's job Bill: The motion carried and was without opposition to have a community meeting organized by "concerned community residents". I made the motion and volunteered to make sure the meeting happened. 20 people signed to

Re: [UC] Blackwell calls to save Fenton's job

2007-06-07 Thread Wilma de Soto
Indeed he is NOT. Glenn is beautiful people. Quite talented as a musician. He¹s from quality West Philadelphia African-American stock such as his late father who was known as, ³The Mayor of 52nd St.² Some of the ³Old Guard², longtime homeowners who valued school. My parents and his were fighter

Re: [UC] Blackwell calls to save Fenton's job

2007-06-07 Thread UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN
S. Sharrieff Ali wrote: The motion carried and was without opposition to have a community meeting organized by "concerned community residents". I made the motion and volunteered to make sure the meeting happened. 20 people signed to participate in a committee to organize the meeting. ... The ide

RE: [UC] Blackwell calls to save Fenton's job

2007-06-08 Thread S. Sharrieff Ali
Thanks Ray, I will introduce them at the organizing meeting. S -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 2:10 AM To: University City List Subject: Re: [UC] Blackwell calls to save Fenton's j

So, who is Committeeman7? [was: Re: [UC] Blackwell calls to save Fenton's job]

2007-06-07 Thread MLamond
Tony, thank you for this thorough and important update. A question remains about the person who posted about it to our listserv. My guess, now, is that our anonymous poster, Committeeman7, is either affiliated with the Councilwoman's office or has inside information from the Councilwoman's of

Re: So, who is Committeeman7? [was: Re: [UC] Blackwell calls to save Fenton's job]

2007-06-07 Thread Jim Cummings
I Googled Committeeman7 and did not find anything. Jim Cummings On 6/7/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Tony, thank you for this thorough and important update. A question remains about the person who posted about it to our listserv. My guess, now, is that our anonymous poster,

Re: So, who is Committeeman7? [was: Re: [UC] Blackwell calls to save Fenton's job]

2007-06-07 Thread Anthony West
I believe the Councilwoman was sincere when she said on Tuesday she had not yet made up her mind whether to attend First Thursday at all. Close of session is a very busy time for Council Persons. So while the anonymous poster may have had some connection with her organization, I don't believe he

Re: So, who is Committeeman7? [was: Re: [UC] Blackwell calls to save Fenton's job]

2007-06-07 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
I prefer attribution, but I understand why someone might not want to expose themselves to the rampant paranoia, profligate speculation and general nastiness that began to swirl around the 'offending' post, long before a beginner might have twigged to list etiquette (or not) or a more adept sender m

Re: So, who is Committeeman7? [was: Re: [UC] Blackwell calls to save Fenton's job]

2007-06-07 Thread Ross Bender
On 6/7/07, Elizabeth F Campion <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I prefer attribution, but I understand why someone might not want to expose themselves to the rampant paranoia, profligate speculation and general nastiness that began to swirl around the 'offending' post, long before a beginner might ha

Re: So, who is Committeeman? [was: Re: [UC] Blackwell calls to save Fenton's job]

2007-06-07 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Ross, I repeat, "I prefer attribution". My further comment was MHO, that said writer might have good reason to stay quiet and avoid any association with the straw figure, held up for immolation, by you and others. What may have been an oversight has been so roundly pounded beyond recognition, and

Re: So, who is Committeeman? [was: Re: [UC] Blackwell calls to save Fenton's job]

2007-06-07 Thread Ross Bender
On 6/7/07, Elizabeth F Campion <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Committeeman7 did nothing wrong! He/she/it did something very wrong -- posted an anonymous message that not only "annoyed" the listserve but caused a whole lot of trouble, igniting a firefight and gangbang that resulted in a huge amou

Re: So, who is Committeeman? [was: Re: [UC] Blackwell calls to save Fenton's job]

2007-06-07 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
Ross, The only posts with inarguable intent to annoy were those who demand the right to 'out' or badger C-7. I still consider the original post and accurate and timely invitation to a community meeting that was more lively than most. Sorry, your need to know inability to let go

Re: So, who is Committeeman? [was: Re: [UC] Blackwell calls to save Fenton's job]

2007-06-07 Thread Ross Bender
On 6/7/07, Elizabeth F Campion <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Ross, The only posts with inarguable intent to annoy were those who demand the right to 'out' or badger C-7. I still consider the original post and accurate and timely invitation to a community meeting that was more lively than most.