tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829866.post114005260468155331..comments2023-08-20T07:06:14.115-04:00Comments on Thurber's Thoughts: In my own words...Maggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12677808307727487766noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829866.post-1142840485163134882006-03-20T02:41:00.000-05:002006-03-20T02:41:00.000-05:00Thanks for your service to the city, county, the p...Thanks for your service to the city, county, the people and to LCRP. For many years you have been a bright flame in the political darkness that engulfs our environs.Dennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03921290103983765721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829866.post-1141944073644853202006-03-09T17:41:00.000-05:002006-03-09T17:41:00.000-05:00So, Maggie, You're still going to blog, aren't you...So, <B>Maggie</B>, You're still going to blog, aren't you???<BR/><BR/>Your observations and opinions are still of value, to some of us ;-)<BR/><BR/><B>Note:</B><BR/>The party hacks in the audience (either side/team) need NOT respond to this.Hooda Thunkit (Dave Zawodny)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13176392380086227377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829866.post-1140474392078895782006-02-20T17:26:00.000-05:002006-02-20T17:26:00.000-05:00My apologies, I was under the impression that the ...My apologies, I was under the impression that the "other two" would be up in the "offset" year, or two years from now.<BR/><BR/>And yes, I understand the "wounded soldier" mentality. It's just a damn shame that it's all going to fall apart, unless someone with couth, logic and strength fills the void you left.<BR/><BR/>Altho I'm not into partisan politics, I feel the deserving should be elected, and you, Maggie, are one of them.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your service and I extend my Best Regards.Brian Maxsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090533002615910396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829866.post-1140270774505698632006-02-18T08:52:00.000-05:002006-02-18T08:52:00.000-05:00BrianinVero - it's actually 4 more years for a new...BrianinVero - it's actually 4 more years for a new term. <BR/><BR/>One of the things that I knew would be so hard is the disappointment that many who support me are feeling. I've already been told my numerous people the same sentiments you expressed.<BR/><BR/>All I can say is that I'm honored by your faith in my abilities and in my past performance, but sometimes you just have to know when to say "no" when people ask you to give of yourself. And that's the hardest thing of all to do, especially when you understand their need.<BR/><BR/>I think the way I'm feeling was best expressed by a friend whose opinion I value highly. He said, "I'm not done being a soldier, but I'm a wounded soldier who needs time to heal before I go back out into the battle again."<BR/><BR/>While I do not have any expectations for what January 2007 will bring me, I hope I'm smart enough to realize that I will not be at my best if I were to serve another term. And the voters deserve the best in this office.<BR/><BR/>I hope this helps you understand a bit better.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677808307727487766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829866.post-1140200321534064672006-02-17T13:18:00.000-05:002006-02-17T13:18:00.000-05:00Even though we may disagree on some political issu...Even though we may disagree on some political issues (historymike is an avowed independent who sometimes veers into traditionally "left" positions) I think you have always had the voters of the county top of mind, Maggie.<BR/><BR/>I hope that whoever wins your seat in November is equal to the task.historymikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00737866671020083030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829866.post-1140183135044861692006-02-17T08:32:00.000-05:002006-02-17T08:32:00.000-05:00Situations like this (Mrs Phoenix's assertion) are...Situations like this (Mrs Phoenix's assertion) are why it is hard to find good rational people to stick their neck out into the realm of public leadership. From observation I can see it is normally a thankless job with insufficient financial compensation.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your contributions Maggie, and best wishes for your future endeavors. You and Rob L are glimmers of hope in this region.Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14527605080183942357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829866.post-1140135421019058032006-02-16T19:17:00.000-05:002006-02-16T19:17:00.000-05:00One can not be all things to everyone.Does anyone ...One can not be all things to everyone.<BR/><BR/>Does anyone see the havoc that's about to be released into Lucas County?<BR/><BR/>Maggie, I understand the concept of looking at the whole picture instead of a paragraph. But why now? You could have been re-elected and staved off the unholy "end of days" of Lucas County, allowed the democrats to be cycled out and THEN you could have your freedom.<BR/><BR/> Why now? I ask this hoping for something more than the sense of abandonment I feel since your announcement. I hate to sound so selfish, but it seems I am the only one seeing "it" comming.<BR/><BR/>It's only two more years. I beg you to reconsider. <BR/><BR/>There is no stronger option other than you....Brian Maxsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090533002615910396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829866.post-1140127053988429802006-02-16T16:57:00.000-05:002006-02-16T16:57:00.000-05:00Thank you Maggie for your contribution of levity a...Thank you Maggie for your contribution of levity and logical common sense.<BR/><BR/>You will be sincerely missed.<BR/><BR/>Be well and good luck.Brian Maxsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090533002615910396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829866.post-1140110948539346912006-02-16T12:29:00.000-05:002006-02-16T12:29:00.000-05:00Maggie, Thank you for trying to keep a balance of ...Maggie, <BR/><BR/>Thank you for trying to keep a balance of power in Lucas County. While we can agree or disagree on certain topics, you have my respect.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00606533906583651054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21829866.post-1140095516140148942006-02-16T08:11:00.000-05:002006-02-16T08:11:00.000-05:00Mrs.Phoenix - I supported the SETT group with my o...Mrs.Phoenix - I supported the SETT group with my own money. They are doing a great job! But you and everyone else needs to know that the community funding money was spent by two commissioners picking and choosing the groups they wanted and then giving them the money. <BR/><BR/>Community Funding is Lucas County's version of "pork." <BR/><BR/>I knew I would never be successful at not spending YOUR money making charitable donations, so I pushed for an open process - meaning that we advertised that such money was available - setting priorities for how the money was to be spent and then doing an evaluation of each agency requesting money in order to determine who would receiving funding and how much. <BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, I was told that an open process with a fair evaluation of the programs would never fly in Lucas County - because, "don't you know that this is the way to buy votes?" <BR/><BR/>I voted against all community funding last year because of how the money was allocated - not because I don't support the groups that asked for your tax money. I was also accused, during that vote, of being against social programs. My response, which is true today, is that I'm not against social programs, I'm just opposed to taking your tax dollars to make charitable donations - I think we, as a society, are better off keeping those tax dollars and making such donations ourselves. <BR/><BR/>Please wait, next time, until you have all the facts and not just the spin. Or better yet, pick up the phone and call me to ask me why I vote a particular way.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677808307727487766noreply@blogger.com