Democracy in Branson has been cancelled in Branson as no residents are foolish enough to put a fight against Branson's new hillbilly mafia.
Reminiscent of the Soviet Union under the darkness of Communism voters will have no reason to show up at the polls in April as the current administration lacks contenders during this election. Four seats, three alderman and the Mayoral slot will fill walk into political positions without challengers.
Three days before deadline it appeared someone was foolish enough to challenge an administration who has demonstrated a willingness to flex business affilliations, financial relationships with local press and position with geo-political entities to shut-down any potential challengers to the fiscal policies of our current administration.
A new almost-resident filed at the last minute against Raeanne Presley before being disqualified due to residence requirements.
Branson Mayoral Candidate Files At Last Minute
Democratic Elections in Branson seemed all but lost as all slots for Branson Board of Alderman were unopposed until the last minute. Tony D. Bentley registered to contest Presley's incumbency three days before deadline.
The name, position, date and time candidates registered is posted below as recorded by Branson City Clerk Lisa Westfall.
Raeanne Presley Mayor 12/16/08 #1 9:47 a.m.
Sandra Williams Ward II 12/16/08 #10 10:00 a.m.
Bob R. Simmons Ward I 12/16/08 #3 1:14 p.m.
Stephen Marshall Ward III 12/18/08 9:50 a.m.
Tony D. Bentley Mayor 01/20/09 1:35 p.m.
Who is dumb enough to challenge this administration?
The name, position, date and time candidates registered is posted below as recorded by Branson City Clerk Lisa Westfall.
Raeanne Presley Mayor 12/16/08 #1 9:47 a.m.
Sandra Williams Ward II 12/16/08 #10 10:00 a.m.
Bob R. Simmons Ward I 12/16/08 #3 1:14 p.m.
Stephen Marshall Ward III 12/18/08 9:50 a.m.
Tony D. Bentley Mayor 01/20/09 1:35 p.m.
Who is dumb enough to challenge this administration?
Martin Luther Tupac Hussein Obama Day
Changes.I've been looking over Sarah Steelman interview footage cut from the Republican Convention in Branson last year. I threw a softball, egging her to elaborate on the benefits of having a woman governor. In response to my question her face cringes - we've passed that barrier she tells me.
On Martin Luther King day last year - Barack Obama visited Martin Luther King's Church on the holiday last year. I didn't get to make this particular campaign stop but the transcript demonstrated a massive dialogue shift. Obama's message focused on a responsibility the black community needed to embrace regarding discrimination against gay citizens.
But, perhaps, the most compelling clip of the year identifying change was Gov. Mike Huckabee's choice of caucus speaker in rural Iowa. A black preacher took the floor - identity politics seemed to be an asset.
Perhaps, the most fascinating historical document I was able to get my hands on was Joseph Smiths campaign bid as General of an Illinois militia. Smith's platform was an end to slavery by 1845 and a movement to end the current United States prison system. Some of his vision, the end of debtor's prison in addition to the eventual end to slavery reached fruition sometime later.For Romney identity politics appears a curse - hey, he wears a different kind of underwear. I suppose it was for Smith too who was assasinated soon after his announcement.
Tupac writes before his death:
"Although it seems heaven sent, we ain't ready to see a black president."
In the video above, changes he elaborates on the low self esteem highly visible in the black community scripting. "Is life worth living or should I blast myself."
Rick Warren will deliver Obama's innagural address tomorrow with heavy criticism from gay rights activists and sympathizers for his endorsemnt of California's Proposition 8 whose passage denies marriage certificates to same-sex couples.
Warren's significance to American brand Christianity is significant - moving from the spiritual charismatics to pratical social structures to insitute focused activism. His book the "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" focuses on business structures and group success through a term he coined -" interdependence". The function of the church and Jesus as a political activist reformed the modern day church to a struture we see common today - small groups , preaching in context of modern society etc...
Change is in the air - there seems to be a lingering uncertainty and opening possibilities.
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On Martin Luther King day last year - Barack Obama visited Martin Luther King's Church on the holiday last year. I didn't get to make this particular campaign stop but the transcript demonstrated a massive dialogue shift. Obama's message focused on a responsibility the black community needed to embrace regarding discrimination against gay citizens.
But, perhaps, the most compelling clip of the year identifying change was Gov. Mike Huckabee's choice of caucus speaker in rural Iowa. A black preacher took the floor - identity politics seemed to be an asset.
Perhaps, the most fascinating historical document I was able to get my hands on was Joseph Smiths campaign bid as General of an Illinois militia. Smith's platform was an end to slavery by 1845 and a movement to end the current United States prison system. Some of his vision, the end of debtor's prison in addition to the eventual end to slavery reached fruition sometime later.For Romney identity politics appears a curse - hey, he wears a different kind of underwear. I suppose it was for Smith too who was assasinated soon after his announcement.
Tupac writes before his death:
"Although it seems heaven sent, we ain't ready to see a black president."
In the video above, changes he elaborates on the low self esteem highly visible in the black community scripting. "Is life worth living or should I blast myself."
Rick Warren will deliver Obama's innagural address tomorrow with heavy criticism from gay rights activists and sympathizers for his endorsemnt of California's Proposition 8 whose passage denies marriage certificates to same-sex couples.
Warren's significance to American brand Christianity is significant - moving from the spiritual charismatics to pratical social structures to insitute focused activism. His book the "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" focuses on business structures and group success through a term he coined -" interdependence". The function of the church and Jesus as a political activist reformed the modern day church to a struture we see common today - small groups , preaching in context of modern society etc...
Change is in the air - there seems to be a lingering uncertainty and opening possibilities.
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Branson Armed Robbery - Auntie Anne's Pretzel Shop - Police Looking For Help
Branson Police Department Press Release
The Branson Police Department is investigating a report of an armed robbery that occurred this afternoon at the Auntie Anne’s Pretzel shop located in the Factory Merchants Mall. Just before 3:30 p.m. a female entered the store, displayed a handgun and demanded money from the clerk. After receiving an undisclosed amount of money, the suspect left the business fleeing the area on foot, leaving in an unknown direction. There were no injuries during the incident.
The suspect was described as a white female, approximately 5’8” with a thin build. She was wearing a black pull over sweatshirt which had a blue hood, blue jeans and a black face mask. The woman was armed with a dark colored handgun.
The investigation continues at this time. Anyone having information to offer regarding this incident is asked to contact the Branson Police Department at 334-3300 or to offer information anonymously, the department’s CATCH line at 334-1085.
________________________
Caroll W. McCullough
Chief of Police
01/13/09
The Branson Police Department is investigating a report of an armed robbery that occurred this afternoon at the Auntie Anne’s Pretzel shop located in the Factory Merchants Mall. Just before 3:30 p.m. a female entered the store, displayed a handgun and demanded money from the clerk. After receiving an undisclosed amount of money, the suspect left the business fleeing the area on foot, leaving in an unknown direction. There were no injuries during the incident.
The suspect was described as a white female, approximately 5’8” with a thin build. She was wearing a black pull over sweatshirt which had a blue hood, blue jeans and a black face mask. The woman was armed with a dark colored handgun.
The investigation continues at this time. Anyone having information to offer regarding this incident is asked to contact the Branson Police Department at 334-3300 or to offer information anonymously, the department’s CATCH line at 334-1085.
________________________
Caroll W. McCullough
Chief of Police
01/13/09
Branson Armed Robbery - Auntie Anne
The Branson Police Department is investigating a report of an armed robbery that occurred this afternoon at the Auntie Anne’s Pretzel shop located in the Factory Merchants Mall. Just before 3:30 p.m. a female entered the store, displayed a handgun and demanded money from the clerk. After receiving an undisclosed amount of money, the suspect left the business fleeing the area on foot, leaving in an unknown direction. There were no injuries during the incident.
The suspect was described as a white female, approximately 5’8” with a thin build. She was wearing a black pull over sweatshirt which had a blue hood, blue jeans and a black face mask. The woman was armed with a dark colored handgun.
The investigation continues at this time. Anyone having information to offer regarding this incident is asked to contact the Branson Police Department at 334-3300 or to offer information anonymously, the department’s CATCH line at 334-1085.
________________________
Caroll W. McCullough
Chief of Police
01/13/09
The suspect was described as a white female, approximately 5’8” with a thin build. She was wearing a black pull over sweatshirt which had a blue hood, blue jeans and a black face mask. The woman was armed with a dark colored handgun.
The investigation continues at this time. Anyone having information to offer regarding this incident is asked to contact the Branson Police Department at 334-3300 or to offer information anonymously, the department’s CATCH line at 334-1085.
________________________
Caroll W. McCullough
Chief of Police
01/13/09
Branson Calendar Year Sales Tax Revenue up 3% and Media irresponsibility in reporting
The City of Branson is reporting Sales Tax Revenue collected through calendar year through November 2008 is up 3%
The facts blatantly disregard assertions of a deficit by city leaders regurgitated through local faux-media outlets. The significance of the finding pontificates a major issue with the new age of reporting.
Determining what news is published is a difficult and time-consuming task . The competitive landscape of our new media age lends itself to foul play - consider all four regional media outlets covering Branson are publishing press releases as opposed to reporting. This enables corruption as officials utilize the press to run ongoing political campaigns and undermines the purist view that media's goal in American society is to keep us free and self governed.
What's sad is that the actual numbers reflect a very positive story about the Branson economy. Instead of accurate reporting of fact we have politicians dictating what is being printed and published by news outlets.
Branson's leaders have been on a massive spending spree to special interests. Economic stimulus plans aren't part of the current administrations goals, ambitions or focus. As a result, Branson's 2009 economy will suffer overburdened with handouts to organizations that have traditionally been funded privately.
The facts blatantly disregard assertions of a deficit by city leaders regurgitated through local faux-media outlets. The significance of the finding pontificates a major issue with the new age of reporting.
Determining what news is published is a difficult and time-consuming task . The competitive landscape of our new media age lends itself to foul play - consider all four regional media outlets covering Branson are publishing press releases as opposed to reporting. This enables corruption as officials utilize the press to run ongoing political campaigns and undermines the purist view that media's goal in American society is to keep us free and self governed.
What's sad is that the actual numbers reflect a very positive story about the Branson economy. Instead of accurate reporting of fact we have politicians dictating what is being printed and published by news outlets.
Branson's leaders have been on a massive spending spree to special interests. Economic stimulus plans aren't part of the current administrations goals, ambitions or focus. As a result, Branson's 2009 economy will suffer overburdened with handouts to organizations that have traditionally been funded privately.
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