Editorial: Please take your vote seriously; it is very important

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4th Gen: Like your prediction on Obama losing the election, right again?

 

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Will have to start taking drives into the countryside to pick up roadkill. I guess that would make good roadside kill stew or pickled squirrel, etc.

 

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4th......I guess that I had better finished up the filling
of my last two of five raised 16x25 raised garden beds.
I usually freeze and give away a lot of my produce but
think ... Read More 

4th......I guess that I had better finished up the filling
of my last two of five raised 16x25 raised garden beds.
I usually freeze and give away a lot of my produce but
think I might start canning. I understand that guns
sales are increasing after the election. I can envision
hordes of urban dwellers raiding the country side.
Maybe the country will revert to victory gardens like
in WW II. But that would require work so who knows.

 

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Early prediction: By this time next year, there will be at least a 10% unemployment rate, either a recession or depression. huge increases in taxes from the implementation ... Read More 

Early prediction: By this time next year, there will be at least a 10% unemployment rate, either a recession or depression. huge increases in taxes from the implementation of Obamacare and the failure to renew the Bush Tax Decreases, inflation starting to inch up, a lowering of the USA credit rating, higher gas prices, more huge spending deficits,and huge continuation of the growing debt, growing welfare roles, contination of attachs on industries related to the environment (oil/gas/coal), more reductions in Federal leases for oil exploration, ever increasing attacks by terrorist (they are going to get really lucky one of these days....so glad I don't live in NYC the favorite destination of terrorist), more erosion of freedoms, more increases in size of government, more reductions in size and effectiveness of military,more ignring of the powers of Congress. Sure I have forgotten some other predictions but can always come back to that.

 

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Secede and detach yourselves from the entitlement teat
of the government sow. Fat chance.

 

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Secession!

 

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Warning.....Please be aware that crows may be
declared a "endangered species" in Wilson County
after the results of the Presidential election became known.
Please ... Read More 

Warning.....Please be aware that crows may be
declared a "endangered species" in Wilson County
after the results of the Presidential election became known.
Please share your crow and save the species.

 

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4th....Miracle of aspirin.....That's why some of your
ancestors chewed willow bark.

 

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4th.....seniors.....Two senior with Alzheimer...each
can tell the same jokes over and over and still get
laughs.....
Another benefit is that you can hide your own Easter ... Read More 

4th.....seniors.....Two senior with Alzheimer...each
can tell the same jokes over and over and still get
laughs.....
Another benefit is that you can hide your own Easter eggs.

 

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"Petraeus" is OUT! That's what happends when you follow bad leaders.

"Clinton" to resign after inauguration. Maybe she can find a job she can ... Read More 

"Petraeus" is OUT! That's what happends when you follow bad leaders.

"Clinton" to resign after inauguration. Maybe she can find a job she can do outside of Government.

 

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This one is for the seniors in the house (you know who they are.....PG):

What’s the best thing about Alzheimer’s disease?
You get to meet new people every day!

 

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Advil and Tylenol have not been shown to help prevent strokes, heart attacks, colon cancer that I have heard of.

 

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Advil and Tylenol are of different colors. And they work BETTER!

 

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4th.....Free country....Stupid comments will always
require replies. Besides, you said that you do not
read my posts....more lies.....how about begging
readers not to ... Read More 

4th.....Free country....Stupid comments will always
require replies. Besides, you said that you do not
read my posts....more lies.....how about begging
readers not to reply to my posts as you did in the past....if you can't
stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.

 

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Don't respond to me.

 

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4th.....A Communist/Socialist....sounds like a perfect
description of those on Medicare and Social Security.

Aspirins....too many white blood cells will weaken
the immune ... Read More 

4th.....A Communist/Socialist....sounds like a perfect
description of those on Medicare and Social Security.

Aspirins....too many white blood cells will weaken
the immune system and cause death.

 

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A Communist / Socialist is someone with nothing who wants to share with everyone else.

 

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Q: Why are aspirins white?
A: Because they work.

 

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RINO and CINO .....peas in the same pod.

 

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Alvin....Yeah, I think that we need five parties....
one liberal slightly to left of the middle, One
conservative slightly to the right of the middle.
One far left and ... Read More 

Alvin....Yeah, I think that we need five parties....
one liberal slightly to left of the middle, One
conservative slightly to the right of the middle.
One far left and one far right and the libertarians.
Boy that would be fun.

 

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Prairie- CLEARLY this country needs a 3rd party.

I am amazed that the Tea Party people let themselves be led around by the nose and used by the GOP. Nothing the Tea Party ... Read More 

Prairie- CLEARLY this country needs a 3rd party.

I am amazed that the Tea Party people let themselves be led around by the nose and used by the GOP. Nothing the Tea Party claimed to represent was honord by the GOP. All the while they were sold the concept that they should remain within the party- so convenient. Incredible that anyone is that gullable. Joe the plumber? I mean c'mon, seriously, how can anyone insult you more than that.

The status quo insists a third party is a waste, destined to fail- but the country needs it badly.

 

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Alvin....So the GOP has adopted the tired tactic
of blaming someone else. "IT WAS THE PEOPLE'S FAULT".
I considered voting for the Libertarian candidate but
bought ... Read More 

Alvin....So the GOP has adopted the tired tactic
of blaming someone else. "IT WAS THE PEOPLE'S FAULT".
I considered voting for the Libertarian candidate but
bought into the theory of a wasted vote. So I wasted
my vote on the GOP. Of course the GOP victory in
Texas was never in doubt. (Lemmings over the cliff.)
(Group think).
I read the news from a number of sources including
Fox News, CNN, ABC, NBC, ABC, CBS, Drudge, Brietbart,
BBC, Jerusalem Post, and Bloomberg on a daily basis.
I also read the various columns on Townhall.Com.
My televised news source is mainly fox but I am becoming
a bit concerned about reliability.
Last night, I watched Hannity (which I usually skip
because of his repeating the same rants)
and I was astounded that he was ranting about the
smearing of Mitt Romney by the Obama campaign. All
this coming from an individual who has spent over
four years constantly smearing Obama. Last night
I learned to laugh, curse, and shake my head at the
same time. The essence of fair and balanced. LOL Echoing the Fruitcake Lady. GOD ALMIGHTY!
I plan to join the three million GOPers who did
not vote this year and vote my libertarian beliefs
in the future. I guess that I will add some liberty
loving news sites to my daily reading.

 

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I watch with the post election rhetoric with amazement. Why the GOP lost simply does not resonate with them.

Hour after hour of coverage, blog after blog of online garbage ... Read More 

I watch with the post election rhetoric with amazement. Why the GOP lost simply does not resonate with them.

Hour after hour of coverage, blog after blog of online garbage all talking about poor people, entitled people, non-americans, non traditional americans- heck Elaine's even posting Hitler videos.

The majority of America, rich america, educated Amercia voted against the meme the GOP, Fox, and Clear Channel honed . Race, Class and Culture wars are rejected.

Get back to work governing the nation, do your job and administrate our affairs- this party of "no" stuff has consequences. Get to work.

 

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If big breasted women work at Hooters,

Where do one-legged women work?

Answer

is

below

................................. I-Hop

I got this from a one of ... Read More 

If big breasted women work at Hooters,

Where do one-legged women work?

Answer

is

below

................................. I-Hop

I got this from a one of the Two and a Half men shows.

 

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4th.....As usual, you have no idea how to cook
a lobster. You start with boiling water seasoned
to taste. Your cooking knowledge probably matches ... Read More 

4th.....As usual, you have no idea how to cook
a lobster. You start with boiling water seasoned
to taste. Your cooking knowledge probably matches
your political smarts. I see that you never answer
any questions about your age to enable anyone to
ascertain is you might be suckling on the government
teat while condemning other sucklings. By the way,
did you know that the pledge to the flag was penned
by a Christian socialist ?

 

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The secret to fooling idiots is similar to cooking lobster. First you put him in a boiling pot of cold water. Then you turn up the heat and it gets hotter and hotter. ... Read More 

The secret to fooling idiots is similar to cooking lobster. First you put him in a boiling pot of cold water. Then you turn up the heat and it gets hotter and hotter. And, by the time the lobster realizes his a s s is a cooked goose, it's way too late. In this case the lobster is a combination of black voters, union members, ne'er do wells getting government free goodies, and the far left leaning Democrate. I exclude the Socialist/Communist/marxist cause they're the ones that drew the water and started the fire underneath it.

 

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4th.....What is your age ? I need this information
to compare your memory of the past to mine. Can
you remember the great depression and the communist
movement in America ... Read More 

4th.....What is your age ? I need this information
to compare your memory of the past to mine. Can
you remember the great depression and the communist
movement in America generated by the episode in
our nations history. Do you remember WWII ? Did
you use the words "under GOD" in your pledge.
Just curious. How about the dust bowl and soup lines ?

 

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4TH......Well, I can see that you are back to your verbose
rantings. You neglected to mentioned that we have
had a socialistic type system introduced by FDR and
routinely ... Read More 

4TH......Well, I can see that you are back to your verbose
rantings. You neglected to mentioned that we have
had a socialistic type system introduced by FDR and
routinely enlarged by both parties. You forgot to
mention the Ponzi like social security inflicted on
future generations. You forgot to mentioned that
both parties contributed to government supported
health care such as Medicare, Medicaid, and Obama
care. I would venture a guess that you probably
receive a monthly government check. I receive
two government checks and I know that I am living
off my fellow citizens. With all the unfunded
entitlements, I doubt that older citizens really want
the government to be fiscally responsible. At least
when it comes to their benefits.

 

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This election was a "perfect" example illustration of what Romney said when he indicated that 47% of voters were locked in for The Dems because they loved free ... Read More 

This election was a "perfect" example illustration of what Romney said when he indicated that 47% of voters were locked in for The Dems because they loved free Government goodies, they were black, or they were far left leaning Socialist/Democrats. The Demos gave Romney a hard time over that statement, but it was illustrated in this election. There are 47 Million on food stamps, millions on unemployment, millions on disability, and who knows how many more free handouts to freeloaders. Do you think those people are going to want someone in office that's going to kick their lazy sorry rumps off the front porch and make them work for their keep? Not likely! and, do you think the blacks who see everything through racial filters are going to vote out 'one of their own' even though he's done nothing for them (their unemployment rate is higher than when he took office). And, the far left leaning Socialist/Democrats are not going to change their vote cause they think America is a rotten, sorry country and should have to pony up to a class (I call them sorry freeloaders who won't work)of people that have neither the gumption, talent,energy to do ok on their own. How that's America's fault escapes me. And, they also think that most of the problems in the world are somehow America's fault...basically they hate America. Obama is a working member of their group. And, it appears that these groups now have a stranglehold on America cause Obama has bought them off and they outnumber the real American class of hard working, everyday American who loves their country, reveres the Constituion, thinks America is special and wants America to be fiscally responsible. Did I mention unions? Check all the goodies that Obama (your hard earned tax money) has passed out to his buddies and big unions.
The Roman Empire was NOT defeated by an outside enemy. Roman was defeated because of internal strife, corruption, and violence which greatly weakened it. so too has America been defeated. The America you see today is not America...it is only a shadow of what it was just a short time ago. And, what you'll see in 4 years after the black buzzards have picked over the bones will be a pathetic sight. It's a shame for future generations that they'll never experience the real America as so many of us have. America is really a sick place now and I don't hold out much hope for a recovery. Romney had medicine for the sick patient but was turned away at the treatment room by savage, selfish, money hungry scavengers.

 

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4th Gen Texan.....I recently read that some people may
suffer depression after the election. I hope that
doesn't happen to you. Lighten up, go fishing.
Look forward ... Read More 

4th Gen Texan.....I recently read that some people may
suffer depression after the election. I hope that
doesn't happen to you. Lighten up, go fishing.
Look forward to 2014 when OBAMA CARE will have been
fully implemented with all its side effects, fines and
mandates.
It may come to pass that we will have a fully
republican house and senate. Remember John Paul Jones
"I HAVE YET BEGUN TO FIGHT"

 

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Yea. The people voted same Democratic President, Democratic Senate, and Republican House. The people voted for the status quo ...gridlock. No more one party .... see ... Read More 

Yea. The people voted same Democratic President, Democratic Senate, and Republican House. The people voted for the status quo ...gridlock. No more one party .... see Obamacare. Fox convinced people Romney would win so they had to ensure gridlock. My dad, 86, always told me it was best if the parties split power. I mostly vote Republican and I agree. So no change after billions in ads. Also, it has been said before "All politics are local but that was before gerrymandering. Republican message of smaller government works .... seemore Republican governors and State legislatures
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To hell with America! If you can't even get it right ever 4 years, then to hell wih you!

 

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The Republicans seem to be delivering the same message, ATTACK, ATTACK, ATTACK! Did they not get the message like Floresville? Are they not listening? You need to get with ... Read More 

The Republicans seem to be delivering the same message, ATTACK, ATTACK, ATTACK! Did they not get the message like Floresville? Are they not listening? You need to get with it. People are not voting for you for a reason so re-evaluate. Look at what you did wrong and CHANGE!!!! We let the mayor and council know that we were not happy with what they were doing, LOUD and CLEAR! This is what the voters told the Republican Party. GET THE HINT! Quit attacking and work together for a better AMERICA! Or will it take another election to tell you the same meggage? We want Americans working for Americans!

 

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youtube video....Shades of Hannity....Just more of
a failed attempt to get votes. The vote results
may suggest that we may need a different message
other than personal ... Read More 

youtube video....Shades of Hannity....Just more of
a failed attempt to get votes. The vote results
may suggest that we may need a different message
other than personal attacks.

 

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Correction.......I should have checked before taking
some news comment as fact......It appears that only
a couple of million down from McCain's total and that
is not ... Read More 

Correction.......I should have checked before taking
some news comment as fact......It appears that only
a couple of million down from McCain's total and that
is not official. But any decrease from 2008 total is
significant because of population growth.

 

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Alvin.....Good post. I have not studied the details
of the vote yet but I did hear that the republican
turnout was about 14 million less than McCain's.
So the fault ... Read More 

Alvin.....Good post. I have not studied the details
of the vote yet but I did hear that the republican
turnout was about 14 million less than McCain's.
So the fault lies with the GOP. No excuses, we just
got outworked and soundly whipped. Maybe 4th can explain
it. With 14 million republicans staying home, maybe
POGO was right....."We have met the enemy and it is
us".

 

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4th - and thats why the GOP can't win.

None of your love for America has any conflict with the mans race. We're a nation of immigrants.

The GOP fiscal policy is ... Read More 

4th - and thats why the GOP can't win.

None of your love for America has any conflict with the mans race. We're a nation of immigrants.

The GOP fiscal policy is sound, I believe in it, I don't believe they would execute it if Romney would have won. Why? Because they never have! they talk about smaller govt and spend as much as the Dems.

I am anti-abortion, the GOP has never banned it. They wouldnt even claim they would try during this election.

The GOP doesnt DO the things they believe in. What they DO is take token positions.

Any wonder why blacks dont vote for them? Read your posts. Mexicans? Read your posts.

You can keep the mormon vote- the last great bastion. Good luck with that.

You don't hold any exclusovity over love for America, we all love America. It's who you hate that's causing the trouble.

 

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I am who I am and i speak my mind. We were taught to sing America The Beautiful with feeling, we were taught to Pledge Allegiance with our hand over heart. We were taught ... Read More 

I am who I am and i speak my mind. We were taught to sing America The Beautiful with feeling, we were taught to Pledge Allegiance with our hand over heart. We were taught morality that raised Americans above the rest. We were taught to admire and love the many rights and freedoms given to us by our Founding Fathers and the great Document, the Constitution. We were taught charity but also help yourself. We were taught to be free thinkers and base out opinions on facts. Obama has none of that. He hates America. He's the first black America, but he is the WRONG first black American...he is undeserving and unfit for the job.

 

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Seriously, his name was "Mitt"

 

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Well well well.

Another fine day.

The world has not ended.

Impossible to believe.

 

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4th, obama should probably send you a nice thank you note. You helped him out every time you ranted.

Thanks bro

 

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Four more years ... This will explain a lot:

www.youtube.com/embed/rrjU-HBkmLE?feature=player_detailpage

 

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"Facts", I've often thought you were one of the most uninformed and ignorant person that comments on here and your statement confirms that. You couldn't possibly ... Read More 

"Facts", I've often thought you were one of the most uninformed and ignorant person that comments on here and your statement confirms that. You couldn't possibly understand how '4 more years' is going to effect you and everyone in this country. I won't bother explaining cause i don't think you have the capacity to understand.

But, what happened yesterday was an total unqualified person get 4 more years to be unqualified. What do you think he's going to do in the next 4 years to improve things. that's easy...he's going to do more of it. more spending, more deficits, very few new jobs.

And,Texas is NOT out of step with the rest of the country. The vote was pretty close to 50% to 50% meaning nalf the country agrees with with Texas. The other 50% are uninformed blacks, people on food stamps, others getting government assistance, unions, but mostly just uninformed people that do not follow politics every day and do not understand the implication of what they did yesterday.

And, furthermore, yesterday means that America is not interested in having really smart, qualified, good people like Romney and Ryan. the fact that they were told NO means that their abilites will not be used for all Americans...more's the loss for America.

Yes, indeed FACTS you are truly Ignorant. But, ignorance won the day yesterday. i don't see anything to be proud of or shout about knowing the uninformed made another mistake.

 

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The mayor-elect and council members will probably need some time to review reports, budgets, financial records, etc., by having a series of workshops. That's how I see ... Read More 

The mayor-elect and council members will probably need some time to review reports, budgets, financial records, etc., by having a series of workshops. That's how I see things will get started. The city also has a new comptroller so they will need to get to know her as well. There will be new members appointed to the FEDC and Event Center. Then the real work will begin when those financial records get audited. I also hope that if any wrongdoing occured, that the legal authorities will be called in regardless of who it is. That is why we voted the way that we did, we wanted change and accountability. And it was not just by 30, 60 votes, IT WAS A MANDATE! One thing is for sure, THERE WILL BE NO SPORTS COMPLEX!

 

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I'd just like to know when the digging into this corruption begins?

 

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People took voting seriously in Floresville! So many Hispanic's in Floresville voting for Jim Miller that's amazing, it proves Honesty and Integrity mean more to citizens ... Read More 

People took voting seriously in Floresville! So many Hispanic's in Floresville voting for Jim Miller that's amazing, it proves Honesty and Integrity mean more to citizens of this town than the color of your skin or your last name. Righteousness has prevailed!!!

 

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FTP, aren't you at least going to congratulate Mr Miller and Mrs Garza. Dont be a poor loser.

 

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Citizens of Floresville:

The voters of our City have spoken loud and clear. “We want our City back!”

We, the Mayor, the City Council, and all City Staff work for ... Read More 

Citizens of Floresville:

The voters of our City have spoken loud and clear. “We want our City back!”

We, the Mayor, the City Council, and all City Staff work for you, the Citizens of our Community; together with Mayor-elect Diana Garza, the entire City Council and the Citizens of our community I, as your Council member, will work to restore respect, financial accountability, and transparency to the government of the City of Floresville.

Thank you to everyone who supported us in our campaign.

The hard work begins today!

Jim Miller
Citizen, Registered Voter, Business Owner, and
Councilman-elect, Place #1
(830) 534-5251

www.jimmillerforfloresville.com

On Facebook: Jim Miller for Floresville

 

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Connect the Dots: Doesn't matter in what context you used "messican", "chubby palomita", "Floidiots". Those words are your thoughts. ... Read More 

Connect the Dots: Doesn't matter in what context you used "messican", "chubby palomita", "Floidiots". Those words are your thoughts. Which says alot about the way you think. We are going now where with Jim Miller's win. Only thing that is going to happen is alot of fighting. Sad day for Floresville. Great day for Americans ! Atleast we have President Obama still.

 

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Four more years!!
Told ya all, what a waste of votes in this state. So out of step with the rest of the US.

 

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So the mayor is still bashing Miller on Facebook. He just does not give up!!!! WHAT IS HE SO AFRAID OF?????? He thinks that if Flores and Gomez win , he will still have his ... Read More 

So the mayor is still bashing Miller on Facebook. He just does not give up!!!! WHAT IS HE SO AFRAID OF?????? He thinks that if Flores and Gomez win , he will still have his hands in there. Somebody please let him know he's out and it's over for him. ADIOS!!! Don't let the door knob hit you on the way out!!!!! This guy is going to have a hard time letting go!!!! We sure don't need him hanging around.

 

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It was I who stated to the chubby palomita (who manages the taxpayer subsidized Paloma Village (with no property management experience just like the rest of hwr kinfolk milking ... Read More 

It was I who stated to the chubby palomita (who manages the taxpayer subsidized Paloma Village (with no property management experience just like the rest of hwr kinfolk milking our tax base) in response to her statement that people who weren't born here aren't welcome in our city- and reminded her ever-so-gently that our ancestors weren't all born here either. It's the hit dog that hollers- guess I struck a nerve there.

And the facts speak for themselves. We fall pathetically behind in hs graduation rates. Unless you somehow have evidence to the contrary? Maybe that's something else you can dig out of the trash. Speaking of which- how exactly does one break into City Hall to plant a letter?

Tick, tock. Four hours left.

 

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What's Right - you hit the nail on the head. - "They never gave up".

 

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I feel for our great city of Floresville that Morones, Miller, and our new Mayor "Garza" will do a great job. May God Bless them and their families!!! It has ... Read More 

I feel for our great city of Floresville that Morones, Miller, and our new Mayor "Garza" will do a great job. May God Bless them and their families!!! It has been a hard race for all three of them, but they never gave up for the people of Floresville. Thank you!

 

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Garza, Morones, Miller, these are the people that will take us to a brighter future. We need to stop the nonsense that has overtaken our city. These are the leaders we need. ... Read More 

Garza, Morones, Miller, these are the people that will take us to a brighter future. We need to stop the nonsense that has overtaken our city. These are the leaders we need. They will listen to the voters, not ignore us like the current council. Send a strong message, NO MAS!!! Remember, the current mayor and council made a mockery of our City Charter. Morones and Guerrero were the only ones that listened to the voters. They stuck their necks out for us. To a new beginning.....

 

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In 12 hours, the polls will begin to open all over our country. There are many important decisions to be made. We ask God to guide us and protect us wherever we are. May ... Read More 

In 12 hours, the polls will begin to open all over our country. There are many important decisions to be made. We ask God to guide us and protect us wherever we are. May everyone rest well and prepare us for the day of tomorrow. GOD BLESS AMERICA! GOD BLESS THE STATE OF TEXAS! GOD BLESS THE CITY OF FLORESVILLE!

 

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Well said, Airborne!

 

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FTP, Flores does stay quiet and that is his biggest downfall. He doesn't represent or stand and fight or listen to those who voted him into office. That is someone we don't ... Read More 

FTP, Flores does stay quiet and that is his biggest downfall. He doesn't represent or stand and fight or listen to those who voted him into office. That is someone we don't want representing us. He is suppose to be our voice an stand up for us. Instead he does whatever the mayor tells him to do. We are through with that kind of representation. We need someone who will listen to us not be a puppet to king Danny

 

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FTP. It was the county that sued the city. Jim Miller has, in fact, saved the city by revealing the "computer glitches," thereby forcing them to clean up their ... Read More 

FTP. It was the county that sued the city. Jim Miller has, in fact, saved the city by revealing the "computer glitches," thereby forcing them to clean up their act. The mayor of Floresville is the one who sued city council.

 

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THIS COMMENT HAS BEEN TAKEN OFF 3 TIMES. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG OR OFFENSIVE WITH MY COMMENTS. I AM JUST STATING MY INDEPENDENT OPINION. I AM A CITIZEN OF FLORESVILLE DO ... Read More 

THIS COMMENT HAS BEEN TAKEN OFF 3 TIMES. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG OR OFFENSIVE WITH MY COMMENTS. I AM JUST STATING MY INDEPENDENT OPINION. I AM A CITIZEN OF FLORESVILLE DO WE NOT ALL HAVE A RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF SPEECH OR DO YOU HAVE T BE A CERTAIN RACE COLOR CREED RELIGION OR POLITICAL STATUS ?

Since Miss Elaine (Editor of WCN) is picking her guy. I thought I would analyze the race like they do on television, cuz I can.
These are the people's choice.
#1 Christina Jarzombek - Professional, has not stooped to the negative ugly stuff like Garza, Miller,and Morones. She has lived in Floresville a long time and will represent Floresville well.
#2 Johnny R Gomez - More experienced than Jarzomb
ek but lacks personal maturity. Gomez also has not lowered himself to the negative stuff of Garza, Miller, and Morones.
#3 Diana Garza - She is a no no for Floresville. She has lived in Laredo most of her life. Check out her website or brochure, only people from Laredo praise her. She will be controlled by her brother Frank Villarreal.
#4. Tom Robles - Poor guy. He doesn't know the first thing about city business.

the City Council is an easy pick.
#1 Jesse C Flores- Lifelong resident. Family owns the JC Burger..best burgers in Flores-Ville. Good family. Good father to 4 daughters. Has stayed quiet and positive. Good man to represent his town.
#2 Jim Miller - Doesn't live in Floresville. Radical. Sues the hospital and city council and loses evvery time.
He will be disqualified to hold office.

 

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FTP-Flo Town Politics, Mr, or Mrs I'm Tom Robles, and I'm calling you out. Who are you, I would like to meet you in person. Mr/Ms FTP-Flo Town Politics I would like to ... Read More 

FTP-Flo Town Politics, Mr, or Mrs I'm Tom Robles, and I'm calling you out. Who are you, I would like to meet you in person. Mr/Ms FTP-Flo Town Politics I would like to educate you on city, county, and state business. What I don't understand that there are alot of people in this city just don't get it. I have many years of knowledge and experience but not known in floresville because I have taken some time to educate myself and sacrifice over 20 of service for my country. I can clearly can see what this GREAT CITY OF FLORESVILLE needs. Based on what your talking and expressing your opinion does not say much about yourself. Here's a tip for you and the City of floresville . I don't belong to circle or have family member working in the city. I want to clean the city hall, and put this city back on track. Floresville is full of great people that have the desire to work hard for the city. If you don't know me here's a clue about me: Military Leadership Traits, I lived and breath it, for 20something years and still do. P.S. I wear my core values on my sleves everywhere I go. Thank You. Tom Robles, Have a great day and God Bless.

 

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Do you really think that with what all has been discovered about Gomez that he is a viable candidate? We are supposed to take you seriously and vote for him. The man does ... Read More 

Do you really think that with what all has been discovered about Gomez that he is a viable candidate? We are supposed to take you seriously and vote for him. The man does not pay his bills. NO excuse for not paying bills. Do you think we are going to put the city finances in his hands after how he runs his own finances?? And Flores, he does not say a word. How do we know his agenda? What is he running on? So his father has a business. What? What does that tell us about him?

A new day is dawning......

 

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FTP, Elaine's the publisher. There's a difference.

 

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FTP, yes you do have an opinion, but your opinion is uniformed. If you truly cared about this town, you would see what the current administration has done or tried to do ... Read More 

FTP, yes you do have an opinion, but your opinion is uniformed. If you truly cared about this town, you would see what the current administration has done or tried to do to this town. There is no transperacy and its a based on dictatorship and corruption. Maybe you should read some of the things they have done, then you can call yourself informed. Either your uninformed or related to them to trust them and believe in them. I have never heard Mrs Garza bad mouth the mayor or any of the other folks running on here. So my opinion is either your uninformed or dillusional

 

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Air Borne...your clueless. I am not Tejada's sister. Just a concerned informed voter. With an opinion & interest in Floresville. That would make me just like you. ... Read More 

Air Borne...your clueless. I am not Tejada's sister. Just a concerned informed voter. With an opinion & interest in Floresville. That would make me just like you. Ironic Democracy ;))

 

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FTP, you are the one clueless about politics. Vote for Flores because they have good burgers and a good father. Great thinking. You did get one part right, he is silent. ... Read More 

FTP, you are the one clueless about politics. Vote for Flores because they have good burgers and a good father. Great thinking. You did get one part right, he is silent. He never speaks his mind, only says and does what your brother wants him to do. He is suppose to represent the citizens and he has done a poor job of that. As for Gomez, we all know his history. Not someone I would ever cast a vote for. He is just like your brother and your brother will pull his strings again if he is elected

 

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Danny, one of your biggest accomplishments was splitting the City apart. And, showing your arrogance in not listening to the voters. The arrogance of not following the City ... Read More 

Danny, one of your biggest accomplishments was splitting the City apart. And, showing your arrogance in not listening to the voters. The arrogance of not following the City Charter. You took the City Charter and abused it. You became a dictator, and the people REVOLTED. You could not take that. YOU DIVIDED THE CITY. And, you used slander to discredit legitimate candidates. THAT IS YOUR LEGACY.

 

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So the mayor is on Facebook tooting his own horn. And Gomez has to get on and toot his horn, something about the trash and what a wonderful job he did in getting the contract ... Read More 

So the mayor is on Facebook tooting his own horn. And Gomez has to get on and toot his horn, something about the trash and what a wonderful job he did in getting the contract and that it was Garza and Miller that stopped 2 a week trash pick up. My trash can is already broken.

MAYOR, GIVE IT UP!! It is too bad that you have to list your accomplishments yourself. Nobody is going to remember that. All they are going to remember is how you acted the last year of your term, CRYBABY. They will remember your desperation for this 2.1 million dollar sports complex and will continue asking why you pushed sooo hard. What was in it for you. MEMORIES!!!!! And you continue being desperate, making your sister go through the trash, really?????

 

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If I read it correctly, friends taking care of friends, relatives, same thing going on here. Vote for someone just because they are your relative is no longer going to be ... Read More 

If I read it correctly, friends taking care of friends, relatives, same thing going on here. Vote for someone just because they are your relative is no longer going to be the norm. We are going to expect the right stuff. NO MORE NEPOTISM. Let's see if we can go in there and correct the wrongs that have been done. Oh, and Debbie Leal, thanks for the confession. I'm anxious for the mayor to post again. I want to see what other secrets they can give away!!!!!!!

 

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Someone on here left a link to the LaVernia School problem. It was detailed - I believe the article was written by a San Antonio paper.
I absolutely could not believe what ... Read More 

Someone on here left a link to the LaVernia School problem. It was detailed - I believe the article was written by a San Antonio paper.
I absolutely could not believe what has been going on - citizens begging for help - doing all the work for the officials that did have some power over this situations - with no help.
This is going on all over Texas. The corruption is rampant.
It is like corruption is the norm and acceptable.

You are correct,Concerned Taxpayer. A new day is dawning. A new self correction on the local level - not state or federal level - is what is needed. We need to stop looking to or expecting the state or federal govenment to solve our problems. As far as I am concerned, those two entities are part of the problem, not the solution.
We must change our mind-set. We have to become self sufficiant. Look at the people in New York devastation. Our mind-set (which we have allowed the government to brain wash us to depend on them - to a lesser or greater degree) then when tradegy strikes we EXPECT that the government will come and save us.

It will take awhile to weed out the corrupt ones. But, if we just keep up the work and stick together - everytime one of these creeps breath - we are there to challenge their illegal moves - we can return to an honest and transparent way of running our local government.

 

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Connect the Dots; en donde estas? Que paso con el reloj?
Te hecho menos. I miss you. Se nos esta llegando el nuevo dia!

 

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One Voice, I read how long it took to do something about that. Poor people, they tried so hard to get someone to listen to them. What is wrong with our elected officials?? ... Read More 

One Voice, I read how long it took to do something about that. Poor people, they tried so hard to get someone to listen to them. What is wrong with our elected officials?? A new day is dawning!!!

 

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He was also Johnny on the Spot with the LaVernia school problem.

 

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Unfortunately he will be here for awhile since he ur s unopossed. This guy has done absolutely nothing. He is part of the problem here. He sits there and does nothing ... Read More 

Unfortunately he will be here for awhile since he ur s unopossed. This guy has done absolutely nothing. He is part of the problem here. He sits there and does nothing but collect a paycheck. His silence makes us wonder if he is in on the corruption

 

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Flying Monkey: I could not agree more the DA needs to get involved. Mrs. Debbie Leal has confessed that she and others dug in the trash to obtain the letter. ... Read More 

Flying Monkey: I could not agree more the DA needs to get involved. Mrs. Debbie Leal has confessed that she and others dug in the trash to obtain the letter.

If I remember correctly the DA was quick to call the Texas Rangers to investigate the hospital and why is not taking the same action against the city. Hopefully this is last year in office because he has been a big disappointment.

 

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Flying Monkey, that is the question we have always asked ourselves!!! If I recall correctly, many have called and nothing has been done.

 

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WHERE IS THE DA in all this?

 

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Do they really write so illiterately? That is embarrassing.

 

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Mr. Mayor (just for 2 more days) there is nothing wrong with what Mr. Miller has said, several of us have said the same thing. There is nothing racist or disturbing about ... Read More 

Mr. Mayor (just for 2 more days) there is nothing wrong with what Mr. Miller has said, several of us have said the same thing. There is nothing racist or disturbing about it. But you with this time on your hands, continue to re-read the blogs to find things wrong about what Mr. Miller has said. You wrote this post on November 3 and this is from a blog dated October 12? And now you have posted something about a meeting that occured last month? GET OVER IT, DANNY! WE HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF YOUR CRAP. YES, WE WILL TAKE OUR CITY BACK ON NOVEMBER 6, ALL OF US, ALL RACES, ALL COLORS, ALL RELIGIONS, ALL CREEDS. AND BY THAT WE MEAN THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR WILL RUN THE CITY TO REPRESENT ALL CITIZENS AND THE NEEDS OF THE CITY FIRST. TOO MUCH TIME AND MONEY HAS BEEN WASTED BY YOU, CASILLO, GOMEZ AND FLORES. IT IS TIME TO MOVE FORWARD AND WE WILL DO THAT IN SPITE OF WHAT YOU ARE TRYING TO DO TO MILLER AND THE VOTERS THESE PAST FEW DAYS. WE WILL WIN! A NEW DAY IS DAWNING! NO SPORTS COMPLEX! HOORAY! GOD BLESS US ALL!

 

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Hey, Mr. Miller, how bout Debbie Leal's response to the mayor's post? Can you believe she confessed to her and Margaret's little "indiscretion"? You knew that ... Read More 

Hey, Mr. Miller, how bout Debbie Leal's response to the mayor's post? Can you believe she confessed to her and Margaret's little "indiscretion"? You knew that the city secretary had something to do with that by the way she acted on the video. Isn't it time to fire this person? A reassignment is not enough for all she has done. PLEASE, let's call the Secretary of State to come in and help us.

 

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The Rhetoric and Propaganda continues:

Daniel Tejada, on Facebook 11/3/2012:
“Dear Floresville Voters,
This funny but true. The same guy running for City Council usually ... Read More 

The Rhetoric and Propaganda continues:

Daniel Tejada, on Facebook 11/3/2012:
“Dear Floresville Voters,
This funny but true. The same guy running for City Council usually sits in the front row at Council meetings. Recently, in vote regarding the budget including sewer plant expansion, he is literally signals to 2 Councilmen. They are watching them intently. I am watching them . . . He looked like a 3rd Base Coach giving signals. I wasn’t sure if he wanted to vote NO or steal second base.
In the end, they voted NO like he signaled, and thus cut 60,000 from the budget. The next day he comments online that the City didn’t budget for a sewer expansion…”

Danny, this truly is funny but it is far from the truth!

http://www.wilsoncountynews.com/article.php?id=46277&n=section-a-general-news-new-floresville-tax-rate-will-mean-60k-in

Yes, Council members Guerrero and Morones moved and voted to set the Tax Rate at the Effective Tax Rate (A tax rate that would generate the SAME amount of revenue as the City received last year from taxpayers). This tax rate forced the City to amend their proposed budget by $60,000.00, a budget that was approved unanimously by the City Council. (For the record, I was opposed to this budget that both Morones and Guerrero voted for.)

This additional $60,000 was NOT set-aside for the Sewer Plant Expansion. As a matter of FACT, there is not one single dime in the approved budget for the sewer plant expansion.

Another FACT; the $2 million plus cost for sewer plant expansion identified in the City’s capital improvement plan is an estimate that is more than 10 years old.

Furthermore, the only “plan” being considered by the City for sewer plant expansion is a “loan” from the USDA. To date, the City has NO IDEA how much the sewer plant expansion will cost, no idea how much money is available from the USDA, and most importantly no idea how this “loan” will be repaid.


Jim Miller,
Citizen, Registered Voter, Business Owner, and
Candidate for City Council, Place #1
(830) 534-5251

www.jimmillerforfloresville.com

On Facebook: Jim Miller for Floresville

 

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Correction: The post made by Daniel Tejada was dated 11/3/2012

 

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Daniel Tejada, our Mayor (at least until Tuesday evening) continues his insurgency on Facebook in an attempt to discredit me as a candidate for City Council, Place #1. ... Read More 

Daniel Tejada, our Mayor (at least until Tuesday evening) continues his insurgency on Facebook in an attempt to discredit me as a candidate for City Council, Place #1. He refuses to address the issues; the immediate needs of our City that include fiscal accountability and infrastructure but rather makes blatantly false and irrelevant personal attacks. However, his post on Facebook yesterday afternoon crossed the line!

Daniel Tejada on Facebook 1/3/2012
“Dear Floresville Voters,
Recently, I read a comment on Facebook posted by one of the candidates for City Council Place 1. It disturbs me and it will disturb you. It reads like this “We Americans will take back our City, our State and our Country”. He wrote this on October 12, and has since removed the post.
For generations, Floresville has embraced the diversity that makes our Country, our State, and our City so great. Floresville just like the rest of America is made up of different races, many ethnicities, and different beliefs.
This comment that “We Americans will take back our City, our State, and our Country” is disturbing.
You may have seen the banner that precedes me in the Peanut Festival Parade, it says Welcome in 4 different languages – German, Polish, Spanish, and English.”

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What about being an American is disturbing to you Daniel Tejada, Mayor of the City of Floresville, of the State of Texas, in the Country of the United States of AMERICA?

My post on Facebook was NOT removed and it is available for all to see and I will continue to stand by my words. My October 12 post stated “In 25 Days, We the People, We Americans will take back our City, our State, and our Country. Please make sure everyone you know votes!”

Danny, your ranting continues to demonstrate that you truly do not understand nor are willing to recognize the needs of the people; the citizens, the residents, the business owners, and registered voters of our community! (For your information these citizens, these residents, these business owners and these registered voters are all AMERICANS!)

For the record: the banner that you refer to was designed and printed by my company for the Floresville Economic Development Corporation several years ago.

Danny, I am, and proud to be, an AMERICAN!

Jim Miller,
Citizen, Registered Voter, Business Owner, and
Candidate for City Council, Place #1
(830) 534-5251

www.jimmillerforfloresville.com

On Facebook: Jim Miller for Floresville

 

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It is important that we take our vote serious and this is why. Its surprising what folks will do to go out of their way to support the current Mayor. ... Read More 

It is important that we take our vote serious and this is why. Its surprising what folks will do to go out of their way to support the current Mayor.

The mayor is at it again on his Facebook page bashing candidates for believing in our city. Mario it looks like the city secretary knew who provided the resignation letter to her. The truth will always come out in the end. Mrs. Debbie Leal has confessed to digging the letter out of the trash and invading your privacy. These are her words as she commented on Mayor Tejada’s rant.

Words from Debbie Leal:
“That is funny! I am still waiting for Jim (transparency like his signs say) to say that during a recent city council meeting that he went up to Mario Morones plucked an envelope from his pocket; walked across the chamber floor while tearing up the envelope. Jim then threw the pieces into the trash can and with a big grin sat down. Once the meeting was over a few of us in the audience who witnesses this put the pieces together. We’re we surprised when it turned out to be Mario’s resignation letter. Do you remember what Jim and Mario said? They did know who did that! Too funny!!! Transparent? No. Liars? You tell me.”

 

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And it just doesn't seem to stop because the mayor will not stop. What does he want? He needs to stop all the ugliness. I hate to sound like a child, but he started all ... Read More 

And it just doesn't seem to stop because the mayor will not stop. What does he want? He needs to stop all the ugliness. I hate to sound like a child, but he started all this nonsense and ugliness. I wonder what everybody thinks of his childishness. He sounds like a crybaby!!!!! Go away Danny. It is over. The citizens of Floresville need to get on here and tell him to stop. CRYBABY!!!!! What a way to end his term.....

 

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That should tell you how sick and tried the citizens of Floresville are of this current corrupt council. This all could have easily been avoided.

No matter who wins ... Read More 

That should tell you how sick and tried the citizens of Floresville are of this current corrupt council. This all could have easily been avoided.

No matter who wins - the "heat" will not let up until there is total transparency in this town.
... I am sure this will take a long time to untangle it all.

 

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Whoever the winner is,I have never been (involved)in commenting like I have on city election and am tired of it. Nov. 6th can't get here soon enough!It really is a sorry ... Read More 

Whoever the winner is,I have never been (involved)in commenting like I have on city election and am tired of it. Nov. 6th can't get here soon enough!It really is a sorry feeling not to just walk in to a place to eat and just sit down and relax and eat without some loud politician talking loud so everyone can here him,or her on how they are cleaning up the city ,soon whoever wins will be talked about next .The cycle never ends,only continues.

 

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THE TRUTH; the loser being Danny, right?

 

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Sounds like a PLAN to me! Go Jim.

 

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As always, Jim Miller has answered his critics as a gentleman. Unlike the current mayor who continues to bash him on his personal Facebook page. We have had enough of you ... Read More 

As always, Jim Miller has answered his critics as a gentleman. Unlike the current mayor who continues to bash him on his personal Facebook page. We have had enough of you Danny, it is time for you to ride off into the sunset quietly. And if you think that you will continue to influence Gomez, Castillo and Flores(if he wins) then you have another thing coming. We will put a stop to this influence immediately. The courts are on our side and we will use all legal means necessary to stop you because we now know what you are capable of. YOU LIED TO US. THE TRUTH WILL COME OUT! OUR DAY WILL SOON BE HERE. NO MORE ILLEGAL MEETINGS. NO MEETINGS TO DETERMINE THE OUTCOME OF ISSUES BEFORE HAND. NO SPECIAL MEETINGS WITHOUT THE PROPER AUTHORIZATION OR SIGNATURES. NO MEETINGS ON FRIDAYS AT YOUR CONVENIENCE SO THAT CITY EMPLOYEES SPEND THEIR TIME THERE INSTEAD OF WORKING. NO MEETINGS ON SATURDAYS SO PEOPLE CAN BE SPENDING TIME WITH THEIR FAMILIES. NO MORE PRIVATE BIRTHDAY PARTIES (OOPS, HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZAS). YOU PLAY YOU PAY. And we are counting the days on how long it will take for you to get rid of your girlfriend. WE WILL BE LIBERATED ON NOV 6 FROM THE TYRANNY AND DIVISION THAT YOU CREATED.

 

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Mr. Lawhon nice opinion,but the argument is about a certain inividual that the term (outsider)is being used it has nothing to do with people that are moving into the city ... Read More 

Mr. Lawhon nice opinion,but the argument is about a certain inividual that the term (outsider)is being used it has nothing to do with people that are moving into the city or new buisnesses.Also some residents of the county want to get involved with city buisness,if they truly want a say ,in my opinion should buy land in the city and than that would give them all rights to have a say.As far as Mr. Miller being a resident of Floresville he is,but it is a good sound bite for his counterparts,you know just like the big goverment does it ,so do these guys.Soon all this will end and hopefully the loser goes away peacefully into the sunset and about his or her buisness,until the next election.

 

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We will find out soon enough - LaLa

His bizarre obsession with this election is nothing short of extreme desperation of a man hiding something.

He underestimated the ... Read More 

We will find out soon enough - LaLa

His bizarre obsession with this election is nothing short of extreme desperation of a man hiding something.

He underestimated the citizens of Floresville. The old way worked for so long - it never ocurred to him that this situation would turn to bite him in the butt.

I notice he dropped Gomez like a hot potato. Who will be the next "friend" to get dropped?
There is always the Whistle Blowers protection for those that fell into Danny's fast talk and empty promises of gain.

It is all too bad - Danny probably started out with the right heart. Greed and power has brought many man or women down. Turns out Danny is no different.

Pigs get fat.
Hogs get slaughtered.

 

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What seems to be driving the mayor? What is behind this not giving up? After today he only has 4 more days. What is behind the desperation? Mayor, any response? What is it ... Read More 

What seems to be driving the mayor? What is behind this not giving up? After today he only has 4 more days. What is behind the desperation? Mayor, any response? What is it that you want? You knew your term was going to be over. Que mas quieres?

 

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There are so many ugly exchanges about Outsiders surrounding our local political races and they make no sense to me given who we are and how our great nation was started. ... Read More 

There are so many ugly exchanges about Outsiders surrounding our local political races and they make no sense to me given who we are and how our great nation was started. The continued attacks on Outsiders seem hypocritical coming from any citizen of this nation. At some point in the past for nearly all of us, either ourselves or our ancestors were Outsiders who came in and became productive members of the community they joined.

I spent 21 years in the Navy with my family. We lived from eastern Canada to southern Japan and in many places within the continental US. Everywhere we went we were Outsiders, but we were active in the schools, churches, and youth organizations. We were frequently placed in leadership roles in those organizations almost immediately upon arrival. We certainly were not considered Outsiders, but integral parts of the community even though we would only be there for no more than two years.

How do you define an Outsider. How long must you live in Floresville or own a business and pay taxes in Floresville to earn tenure and be considered an Insider. Our continued attacks on Outsiders will turn away families who want to live here and businesses who want to locate here.

We have an Economic Development Corporation with a stated mission of improving the business environment and overall economic opportunity for Floresville. This means brining in new businesses and the people who own and work for those businesses and their families. It is very hard for the FEDC to achieve it’s mission when we as a community continually and openly attack Outsiders. It sends a message that we want your money but not you.

If you are opposed to economic growth in Floresville then please make that argument but don’t describe it as opposing outsiders. Texan’s have always been known as friendly people. We must welcome the businesses, individuals, and families who chose to make Floresville home.

We must stop arguing over who is an Insider and who is an Outsider. It is time to look seriously at where we want our city to go and what we want it to be. Do we want to be a vibrant community that welcomes new families? Do we want our city to prosper, nurturing business growth, educational opportunities for our youth, and a warm friendly safe environment where our families thrive? If so then stop the absurd discussion about excluding Outsiders. Bring Floresville together to work toward a common goal. We don’t have to all agree, we just need to approach whatever we do in a civil and productive manner.

 

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Thank you Elaine and others for your kind words. I appreciate the recognition by all of the fact that my motivation to run for City Council is for the improvement of our ... Read More 

Thank you Elaine and others for your kind words. I appreciate the recognition by all of the fact that my motivation to run for City Council is for the improvement of our City and the interests of it’s taxpayers.

I am saddened that this race has polarized our fine community. Instead of agreeing to disagree there are those that have taken to discussions that are outright ugly and irrelevant to the issues that face our City.

That being said, and today being the last day of early voting, allow me to respond to some of the false accusations that have been made in the last couple of days.

FTP-Flo Town Politics
1 - I am not a member of the Tea Party. This group, however, does see the value of a fiscal conservative who is willing to inform the taxpayers how their money is going to be spent.
2 – I have only taken legal action once against the City of Floresville. This action was due to the City Secretary denying my application to be on the Ballot for City Council Place 1. Although the City of Floresville later agreed to place me on the ballot, the 4th Court of Appeals issued an order to the City to place me on the ballot.
3 - The Candidate’s Forum was co-sponsored by the Wilson County News and Texans for Constitutional Government. This was not a Tea Party Event. Of the candidates for office in the City of Floresville Johnnie R. Gomez and Jesse C. Flores were the only ones absent. In attendance were Mario Morones, Diana Garza, Tom Robles, Christina Jarzombek and myself.
4 – And, for the Record, I do meet the eligibility requirements to run for elected office in the City of Floresville. I am a resident of the City and have been for at least the previous 12 months and I am NOT indebted to the City of Floresville.

Furthermore, the Texas Attorney General has provided the following case law regarding “residence”:

“the right and privilege of fixing his residence according to his own desires.” McBeth v. Streib, 96S.W.2d992,995

“[n] either bodily presence alone nor intention alone will suffice to create the residence, but when the two coincide at that moment the residence is fixed and determined. There is no specific length of time for the bodily presence to continue.” Mills v. Bartlett, 377 S.W.2d 636, 637 (Tex. 1964)

“Evidence of intent to establish domicile may include, but is not limited to, such factors as were a person “exercises civil and political rights, pays taxes, owns real and personal property, has driver’s licenses, maintains back accounts, belongs to clubs and churches, has places of business or employment, and maintains a home for his family.” Courty v. Prot, 85 F.3d 244, 251 (5th Cir. 1996)

Given these opinions by the Texas Attorney General and countless examples in Case Law in Texas, I am more a resident of this City and our Community than many currently running for office.

Lastly, FTP, let us please discuss the issues and not rhetoric and propaganda. The major issues facing our City revolve around fiscal accountability and infrastructure not who you believe to be a resident, a radical or activist.

Daniel Tejada –

It is unfortunate that you, as an elected official, take offence when taxpayers, business owners, residents, and Citizens of our Community ask questions and demand accountability. To continually attempt to divide our Community along the race or familial line is also irreprehensible.

No, I was not born in Floresville and no, I did not go to school here. My wife and I have operated a business in our Community since August of 2004. We have and continue to contribute to youth of our Community in many ways including the schools, sports, and the Wilson County Junior Livestock Show. We are active both civically and politically. And, oh by the way, my wife’s family moved here from Germany many generations ago.

As to my challenges of the Hospital Board . . . well, Danny, I would encourage you to look at the results that have occurred as a direct result of the questions that I, and may other residents of our Community, asked. CMMC has a new Board of Directors. CMMC lowered their tax rate significantly this year. CMMC was hemorrhaging taxpayer dollars to the tune of millions per year is now close to being profitable and is expected to again lower their tax rate next year!

Your accusation that I have challenged the Economic Development Board is without fact. The truth is that the County Attorney of Wilson County, Russell Wilson, is who has filed a lawsuit against the EDC regarding the blatant attempt to disregard the will of the voters. I support this action but I did not initiate it.

The other lawsuit, also filed by the County Attorney, Russell Wilson against the City Manager was dropped after approximately $5.2 Million in adjustments were made to the historical numbers in the City’s books. These adjustments you reported were due to a “glitch”. Either way, the correct numbers are now reflected. I am proud of that the truth came out.

Daniel Tejada, you are offended by these results? The citizens, residents, business owners and taxpayers of our community are ashamed that our Mayor is offended by the truth!

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Today is the last day of early voting and at the current rate it appears that the electorate of the City of Floresville will be voting by a large percentage. Let us continue the discussion and vote on the issues and the plans of the Candidates to address them.

Jim Miller,
Citizen, Registered Voter, Business Owner, and
Candidate for City Council, Place #1
(830) 534-5251

www.jimmillerforfloresville.com

On Facebook: Jim Miller for Flroesville

 

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Mayor, (only for a few more days) you are offended? WE are offended that you are acting like a spoiled brat that did not get his way!!!!! Time to give it up!!!!

 

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The mayor is trying everything to discredit the candidacy of Jim Miller. He is on face book again talking about small town community. Does that mean he wants to keep Floresville ... Read More 

The mayor is trying everything to discredit the candidacy of Jim Miller. He is on face book again talking about small town community. Does that mean he wants to keep Floresville small? But, he wants his 2.1 million dollar sports complex. Some points:

1. I would not want to continue to sit in a church where a preacher stands behind a pulpit and preaches hate. "Jim Miller will be a loser even if he wins". Is that what the mayor means by things staying the same? Our little town? Makes you question the "legality of a man of God".

2. I think it was well proven that there was something definitely wrong with the hospital and the way it was being run.

3. Do we want to continue having an administration that does not like to be questioned? Where would we be if we had not found out about the "glitch" in the computer?

4. We have asked questions about the FEDC and how they spend their money. No one will directly answer. What happened to the 1.5 million dollars for the Rancho Grande? The Mayor said that money was supposed to be spent there and it wasn't.

5. What is the mayor soooo afraid of? Why is he so afraid of Mr. Miller taking office? What will we find?

Danny, your term is over. STOP. It is now time for someone else to run the city. Oh, and one more question, why aren't you campaigning for Gomez? You only seem to be concerned with Flores losing his seat. Why? He has not campaigned, he has not put out an agenda, he has not said a word! We are supposed to vote for someone who has not said what his plans are for another term? Have you not given him an agenda?

STOP DANNY!! It's over. Lets see how the new administration proceeds with the business of taking the city forward. I for one am ready for a new day!!!!

 

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Since Imelda Torres is not telling the truth about my posts. I have spent a few minutes that any educated person could do to see that Ms Torres has confused what I said with ... Read More 

Since Imelda Torres is not telling the truth about my posts. I have spent a few minutes that any educated person could do to see that Ms Torres has confused what I said with others. My only reference to “messican” was again in response to FTP comments about messican. I personally thing the term is derogatory and have never used it. I an American and generally do not reference any previous country that my family came from in articles. Other people like to, for some unknown reason to me, talk about their country before coming to the US. I live in the greatest country in the world and have no desire to reference my XXX=American heritage. If folks want to reference that they are Mexican-American or Mexican fine. However, just like blacks seem to have a name for themselves are you and FTP indicating Messican is a term that only Mexican Americans can use. Very confusing for this AMERICAN. Anyhow, below are the exact quotes which you can look up.

Article: Gomez pays city tax debt. Commenter: FTP – Tuesday at 12:37
Be Careful is just wrong. There are many citizens in Floresville that are extremely intelligent & educated. How "Be Careful" can justify her post is beyond me. What are you suppose to do with Tax dollars other than improve the quality of life for our residents. You guys weren't around before Danny Tejada became Mayor. Improvements made during his term speak for themselves & are very concrete. One comment even implied that we didn't pay taxes & the "messican" comment wow! Really guys read your post you sound very very irrational. That is why I decided to speak up & am planning to run for office. Soon my friends you will put a pretty "messican" face to FTP ;) God Bless You & Floresville.

Article: Gomez pays city tax debt. Commenter: FTP - Tuesday at 12:58pm
Connect the Dots: You should be ashamed of your "Guess what? Us messkins weren't all born here either- or did you forget that, my little chubby palomita" comment.

Article: Gomez pays city tax debt. Commenter: Connect the Dots - Tuesday at 11:25am
Guess what? Us messkins weren't all born here either- or did you forget that, my little chubby palomita?

 

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Imelda Torres I never wrote chubby palomita and don't even know what it means. In response to someone else's post concerning "messican," I said maybe the first ... Read More 

Imelda Torres I never wrote chubby palomita and don't even know what it means. In response to someone else's post concerning "messican," I said maybe the first four letters of the word representative them as I did not know what it was. So, Imelda if you are going to post on here, please be at least honest. I will call people out when they make stupid statements are false statements like yours.

Most of my posts are related to statistics as in 26% of the population in Floresville does not have a high school degree. If you consider that uneducated, then I think I would have to agree. I post in response to FTP and is lunatic illogical statements in the same manner as he delivers them.

Below is some of my actual post from yesterday.

POST 1: FTP, Do you have any facts ? Your quote: “Improvements made during his term speak for themselves & are very concrete.” What are they? A more in debt City with higher employee costs. They got rid of the last City Manager because the City didn’t want to pay him enough. Then, all of a sudden, the City is fat with cash for a person who physically hurts people in bars. Second, your Mayor and you like to run down people who are not from Floresville. Why? Where is the improved roads, the upgraded sewer system, the maintained city parks which now has an added to tax to fund, etc. What post were you dreaming about when you said people didn’t pay taxes? Floresville could be a fantastic city because of all the outside revenue generated because of the stores and shops within the City limit. The 6448 citizens could NEVER generate that kind of revenue. How much money from selling electric to businesses? Instead of building infrastructure and improving the economic outlook, you and the Mayor is blowing the money on salary increases for people who don’t deserve or earn it. I don’t know what a “messican” (is) but the first 4 letters seem to sum you up.

POST 2: FTP - you got the Villain part right. Gomez is definitely a villain. As for Floresville doing fine, 26% of the people did not finish High School vs National Average of 15%. 61% of the houses built in Floresville occurred after 1970. Floresville population in 1970 was 3707. In 2010, the Floresville population was 6448. So, old-timer (49) from the 1960's, there has been a 73% growth in population. So, you and the Mayor who like to state the same thing about age, get use to it. The Majority of people in Floresville are not from Floresville. Most likely the livelong residents are part of the 26% who don't have a high school education as they had nowhere to go. For a town of 6448 which brings in over $600,000 just for the FEDC, they have nothing to show for it. If it was not for Eagle Ford Shale and the San Antonio commuters, Floresville wouldn't have so much money to waste. Can someone in the City be elected with an college education that included math and planning so this City could grow smart and responsibility instead of like a nepotistic and racist despot?

 

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FTP, I'm sure Elaine will not miss your subscription, in fact she will probably earn more than lose. Jim Miller has spent his own money on lawyers unlike your brother Danny ... Read More 

FTP, I'm sure Elaine will not miss your subscription, in fact she will probably earn more than lose. Jim Miller has spent his own money on lawyers unlike your brother Danny who has done nothing but use Lou Rosenberg to his advantage. FTP what part of "Jim Miller is a resident" do you not understand? The court ruled in his favor. You are afraid, just like your brother that all of the truth will come out, that is what you are trying to stop. Danny lost the Sports Complex, that's it. Get over it. The forensic audits will show how the city, the FEDC, the Event Center has been spending their money and who has been walking out with $ in their pockets. The truth will soon be revealed. Oh, by the way, your recall petition will never get off the ground.

 

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FTP, court ruled he could run. What do you say to that? Ask the city attorney, he told Miller he could run. Don't keep asking Danny, he will always tell you no. He's just ... Read More 

FTP, court ruled he could run. What do you say to that? Ask the city attorney, he told Miller he could run. Don't keep asking Danny, he will always tell you no. He's just very afraid of losing his puppets. Wonder what he's got to lose if Miller gets in??????

 

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FTP:

Mrs. Kolodziej is the publisher (owner) of the Wilson County News. She says in her opinion article on the editorial page, "I don’t usually endorse candidates ... Read More 

FTP:

Mrs. Kolodziej is the publisher (owner) of the Wilson County News. She says in her opinion article on the editorial page, "I don’t usually endorse candidates because frequently they say one thing and do another, but we have seen Miller go to bat for taxpayers often enough to know that he’s not in this for himself."

The Wilson County News, as an organization, does not endorse candidates.

It is safe to say, however, that all of us who work here -- along with our families and our friends -- want what is best for Floresville, and for all of the communities we cover in our expansive coverage area. We encourage all citizens to inform themselves about the truth, as it relates to all candidates in all races, and then to get out and vote.

Thank you for your interest in our fine publication.

 

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Imelda, that is the same thing I say, he who votes for Gomez after everything that has been discovered, says a lot about that person!!!!!! We certainly don't need a mayor ... Read More 

Imelda, that is the same thing I say, he who votes for Gomez after everything that has been discovered, says a lot about that person!!!!!! We certainly don't need a mayor like that. He doesn't even know how to run his own finances, do you think we need to let him run the city???

 

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LALA LAND the "nonsense" about Jim Miller is true. He just registed to be a voter. He does not live in Floresville. He does not meet the criteria to be a Floresville ... Read More 

LALA LAND the "nonsense" about Jim Miller is true. He just registed to be a voter. He does not live in Floresville. He does not meet the criteria to be a Floresville City Councilman. The nonsense will stop if and that is a BIG IF he wins. I will personally along with my Floresville friends & get the 500 signatures required to re-call him. Unlike Jim Miller I have know alot of Floresvillians I will not "come up short".

 

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BE CAREFUL just yesterday you were posting "messican" "uneducated Floresville" "chubby palomita" do you honestly believe nobody read that ... Read More 

BE CAREFUL just yesterday you were posting "messican" "uneducated Floresville" "chubby palomita" do you honestly believe nobody read that & I have forgotten so easily. NOT..if people like you are endorsing canidates & praising editors I have just one thing I have to say "dime con quien andas y te digo quien eres" That is & will be my last post. I have said what I wanted to be heard.

 

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FTP- every newspaper endorses candidates. Have you never read the San Antonio paper? Houston paper? Dallas paper? They all endorse candidates, especially if they are going ... Read More 

FTP- every newspaper endorses candidates. Have you never read the San Antonio paper? Houston paper? Dallas paper? They all endorse candidates, especially if they are going to do good for their cities. And when is this nonsense of Jim Miller not being a candidate going to stop? REMEMBER, the election judge/mayor's girlfriend let Gomez slip thru the cracks. He is the one who will never be able to take office. STOP THE LIES AND NONSENSE!!!!!

 

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Well, FTP papers endorse candidates all the time so I am not sure why you are holding WCN to a different standard, but then based on the people you support I question your ... Read More 

Well, FTP papers endorse candidates all the time so I am not sure why you are holding WCN to a different standard, but then based on the people you support I question your standards.

If the City of Floresville was honest then they wouldn't have to respond to lawsuits. Could you name one frivolous law suit or are you making up facts as usual.

As I have stated before, I have high degree of math and planning, the fiscal house of Floresville and its EDC is ready to go over a fiscal cliff.

Her point of family relationships being the key to be elected in Floresville is a truth that may allow people of low moral character and limited vision to be elected. The Nepotism is well known in Floresville.

 

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Dear Editor of the Wilson County News:

Why are you endorsing candidates? Especially candidates like Jim Miller/Tea Party/Radical Activist !

All of Jim Miller's bogus,frivolous,fictitious ... Read More 

Dear Editor of the Wilson County News:

Why are you endorsing candidates? Especially candidates like Jim Miller/Tea Party/Radical Activist !

All of Jim Miller's bogus,frivolous,fictitious lawsuits have been dropped or won by the town of Floresville. . Why has WCN not written an article on the fact that he doesn't even live in Floresville. He just became a registered voter 5 months ago. I thought there was a criteria that had to be met to run for city council. All Jim Miller has accomplished is to waste Tax Payer $$$ on lawyers.

The reason everyone did not go to the Town Forum is because it was hosted by the Tea Party movement. Why did WCN not report on Mayor Daniel Tejada's farewell party & speech? Is it because WCN is bias?
I had the privilege of hearing Mayor Daniel Tejada speak that evening. I must say I was very impressed. He spoke clearly, effectively, and to the point. He did a great job in preserving our down town & keeping up with our fast growing community.

I would like my news to be unbias. It is the papers responsibility to inform the citizens of Floresville about both sides of an issue. To provide fast, up-to-date, comprehensive, objective, and reliable news.

I will find it very hard to renew my subscript
ion. Wish we still had a choice ;( I wouldn't laugh to hard on the way to the bank. Stupid S (Super S) was a monopoly & Floresvillians did away with them as soon as something better came along !


Sincerely,
FTP

 

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Elaine, thank you so much for a great article. We have said from the very beginning that this election was going to be a very important one. We need to save our City. We ... Read More 

Elaine, thank you so much for a great article. We have said from the very beginning that this election was going to be a very important one. We need to save our City. We need to think about what is best for our City. Some candidates have been very vocal, some have been very quiet. We need to know their plan. That is why the candidates' forum was so important. Every serious candidate should have attended. We know where we stand with Jim Miller.

You seem to know the people of Floresville very well. This election has divided the city and has brought out the ugliness in people. We even have a preacher of a local church calling Mr. Miller a loser even though he does not even know the man. Obviously he has only heard one side of the story.

We pray that next week we will be headed in the right direction.