tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13208607.post116011802047385236..comments2023-10-06T01:45:50.515-07:00Comments on Above The Borderline: 50 Gazillion Watts of Progressive PowerUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13208607.post-1160574664695531542006-10-11T06:51:00.000-07:002006-10-11T06:51:00.000-07:00RHO; I like Dennis Hillstead and will vote for hi...RHO; I like Dennis Hillstead and will vote for him. As I understand, he corrected the issue at the jail as soon as he discovered it. That's not saying I vote any party line, because I don't.<BR/>I know and respect both Dean Knudson, and Tom Holland..... I'd hope each would vote based on the merits of any given issue, and not the dogma of any given political rhetoric.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13208607.post-1160571086642841842006-10-11T05:51:00.000-07:002006-10-11T05:51:00.000-07:00Funny stuff....Stop! You're making my laugh so ha...Funny stuff....<BR/><BR/>Stop! You're making my laugh so hard my sides ache.( I wanted to put "Your" so anonymous could get out his red pen). Want to hear something funnier. It's not 6 Milllion dollars to settle, it's $7,200,000. He Hee Hoooooo! Don't you just love all those zeros? <BR/>Speaking of Zeros.. Have you noticed that the same houses that sported Baker signs in the last school board election have swapped them for Dennis Hillstead signs. I think it's an omen. I'm saddened though, cause I haven't seen a single Tax Rocket sign. I think the OTBL sign painters have moved out near the new Perkins. <BR/>I saw some of their work there.<BR/>"Boldners For Sale" Heeee Hoooooo. <BR/>I think anonymous was their language consultant on that one.<BR/>Here's more fun stuff. Even the bordernuts are laying 5 to 1 odds against Mark Green for Governor.<BR/>I am so looking forward to Nov. I'm seening Blue. Maybe after this election the Republican will "clean house" of the Rino Sodomites then they can start going to work on the hypocrites.<BR/>Anyway slow down on all the funny stuff. I don't want my sides to burst.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13208607.post-1160568853133288242006-10-11T05:14:00.000-07:002006-10-11T05:14:00.000-07:00Watch out for Lori Bernard, If you cross her, you ...Watch out for Lori Bernard, If you cross her, you may be strip searched, but at least then you can expect a big settlement with taxpayer dollars. She has no credibility to point fingers at the school board after the fiasco that happened at the jail under her watch. Seems she was not interested in answering the "hard questions" about that.<BR/>I heard Lori Bernard was also at the taste walk with a notorious school critic who made up a story about being harrassed at a high school parking lot a while back.<BR/>I heard that they made quite a scene. If Lori wants to discuss the costs of having an extra election, she should first explain the 6 million dollar payout the county (we) made to the strip victims. 6 Million, that would be almost half the cost of the grade school. Funny stuffAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13208607.post-1160541050375838522006-10-10T21:30:00.000-07:002006-10-10T21:30:00.000-07:00I didn't know you folks were having a school board...I didn't know you folks were having a school board meeting tonight. Heck if only my good Republican friends over ontheborderline would have told Karl, I could have flown in and made sure the FBI was tracking those ATBL Socialist Terrorists. I could have worked something out with the board too so the children could be left behind. You know if only a couple few hundred of you Hudson parents would start a good Bible based home school in the basement, we'd never have to build another government school ever again.<BR/>Good luck with those NCLBH test scores. I know it's gets just a little tougher every year don't it?<BR/>You'd almost think we planned on a bunch of government school coming up less than proficient, wouldn't you (wink, wink, nod, nod)<BR/><BR/>Good Night and <BR/>May God Bless AmericaAndy Randhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322038978217816765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13208607.post-1160536850059136552006-10-10T20:20:00.000-07:002006-10-10T20:20:00.000-07:00Dean Knudson may be smart enough to lay low, but n...Dean Knudson may be smart enough to lay low, but now it looks like St. Croix County Republicans Chairman Lori Bernard is hooking up with the bordernuts to defeat the elementary school referendum. At tonight's school board meeting she sat with Mr. Weese, and gave a joint speech with Mr. Weese in berating the school board for setting the referendum date on December 12. Mr. Weese and Ms. Bernard (apparently now two peas in a slimey pod) wanted the referendum to be in November to give it a better chance at being defeated. Ah, one has to admire a Republican leader like Ms. Bernard who who is so dense as to come out swinging against a much-needed community school. Who does she think she is protecting? The taxpayers? Get a clue, Lori, the public wants this new elementary school. So, Lori, some advice. You better ditch Weese & Co., and get on board with this new school or get left behind in this town.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13208607.post-1160536396113511282006-10-10T20:13:00.000-07:002006-10-10T20:13:00.000-07:00To anonymous who said: "Just what exactly makes yo...To anonymous who said: "Just what exactly makes you think he (Dean Knudson) would support a new school?"<BR/>I will tell you why he would support it. Community minded people (usually pro-public education), hockey parents, soccer parents, and t-ball parents who are all very organized and motivated. He won't fight a battle against those odds just to please a small group of people who would fail to support ANY referendum no matter how badly it was needed or how much sense it made. If Dean is holding the torch for your cause, why has he never endorsed any of your candidates?? Because he knows that the growth is here and is not going away. He knows that a new school is the only answer that the voters will support. All the lip service about adding on to our schools won't hide the fact that the schools have already been stretched to the max.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13208607.post-1160528514438687602006-10-10T18:01:00.000-07:002006-10-10T18:01:00.000-07:00Honestly, I never met this Knudson fellow, but fro...Honestly, I never met this Knudson fellow, but from what I read on his blog and hear about his ideas, I think his goals are just a sanitized version of the bordernut crowd. The whole batch on the right are penny wise and pound foolish when it come to the community and schools. I don't think wanting a good school system is what drives his agenda. I think this whole crowd has some big land owning country club partners who cringe when they see their property tax bills. I'd have some sympathy for them if they weren't in the GW have more support group. But their pockets are bulging plenty especially since the Dubbya tax cuts. It aint worth wrecking our kids education to make this crowd happy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13208607.post-1160522930873322002006-10-10T16:28:00.000-07:002006-10-10T16:28:00.000-07:00At the Polls,I agree with the r.a.f.t.boy,I don't ...At the Polls,<BR/>I agree with the r.a.f.t.boy,<BR/>I don't think that there is any way that Dean Knudson will endorse the ideas of a small group of anti-public education extremists. He certainly did not endorse any of them during the elections. That is enough evidence right there. Dean's language mimics some borderliner b.s. and there are plenty of quotes on his sites to link him to thier agenda, if need be, but I see him as someone who wants to improve Hudson, not be held responsible for ruining a good school system. If I see a picture of Knudson with duct tape over his mouth on the front page of the HSO, then I may change my mind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13208607.post-1160518576564594402006-10-10T15:16:00.000-07:002006-10-10T15:16:00.000-07:00R.A.F.T. relief You are right about one thing, Hud...R.A.F.T. relief <BR/><BR/>You are right about one thing, Hudson's done better than the borderline stamp of approval candidates. But don't be too sure the Neo-Cons won't stick together like a tacky bowl of rice with an elmer's glue topping. Check out the links on<BR/>Uncommon Insight at the very top<BR/>ontheborderline.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13208607.post-1160517959105337902006-10-10T15:05:00.000-07:002006-10-10T15:05:00.000-07:00anonymous, How many predictions of voter choice di...anonymous, <BR/>How many predictions of voter choice did you make "ontheborderline.net" in the last 2 years. I could cut and paste, but even you should get the point.<BR/>Pribonic losing, Weese coming in last in one election and James Baker getting fewer votes every time he runs shows a trend. I like it.<BR/>Knudson may not rubberstamp a new grade school but there is no way that he will stick his neck out with the borderliners. No way!<BR/>He has not done it yet and there is no way he will start now. He is not stupid enough to damage the base of voters that he may need in the future.<BR/>It must be really frustrating for you.<BR/>By the way, it is pretty sad when you get so wound up that you resort to being critical of spelling.... on a blog no less!<BR/>That is what is hilarious.<BR/>I only wish I had the freedom to comment on "Ontheborderline.net"<BR/>Weese finished an election with fewer votes than any other candidate. Can you reason that one away anonymous?<BR/>I guess we could "do better." Better than Weese that is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13208607.post-1160517518244563422006-10-10T14:58:00.000-07:002006-10-10T14:58:00.000-07:00"RHO, I can understand your frustration and anger...."RHO, I can understand your frustration and anger."<BR/>Frustrated I don't think so.<BR/>If anyone should be frustrated it's you and your borderline buddies. How many political failures have you had since you began your reign of terror?<BR/><BR/>Your sluething skills are also sorely lacking Columbo. If you are going to make false accusations you better be prepared to back them up with real evidence, because like I said before you are all wet. I don't know who you think you're talking to but I can assure you, you have it wrong.<BR/>As far as winning at any cost, I'm talking about retorting to your nonsense and how your political mentor Karl Rove operates.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13208607.post-1160516482125619482006-10-10T14:41:00.000-07:002006-10-10T14:41:00.000-07:00RHO, I can understand your frustration and anger. ...RHO, I can understand your frustration and anger. It is difficult going through life lacking basic math and reasoning skills. Math appears not to be your only difficult subject. In that little letter you and your buddy at city hall concocted a year ago last summer, the possesive their is not spelled THERE. What is it you said yesterday, it is about winning no matter how you accomplish it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13208607.post-1160513872245812462006-10-10T13:57:00.000-07:002006-10-10T13:57:00.000-07:00N. Onimous,The reason this discussion is hilarious...N. Onimous,<BR/>The reason this discussion is hilarious is because you are participating in it. Not once have you<BR/>addressed the points or facts presented to you.<BR/>As for operating costs. If there are more students, they need more space. There will be costs associated with more students whether space is an addition or a new building is contructed. My guess is that a truthful analysis would reveal that in the long run taxpayers would actually save money with new contruction because it's cheaper than remodeling, and it can be more energy efficient.<BR/>I'd tell you to soak your head again but you've already proved numerous times that you are a simpleton who is already all wet.<BR/>P.S. The estimated property tax increase for a new elementary school on a mid priced home was $69.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13208607.post-1160512299111715032006-10-10T13:31:00.000-07:002006-10-10T13:31:00.000-07:00This discussion is hilarious. People who believe t...This discussion is hilarious. People who believe that a new school can be built and funded for the pittance of $60 a year per property tax bill, now believe they can predict the vote of a single individual. Good luck on both accounts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13208607.post-1160510222446630902006-10-10T12:57:00.000-07:002006-10-10T12:57:00.000-07:00Anonymous, here's some of Knudson's uncommon insig...Anonymous, here's some of Knudson's uncommon insights:<BR/><BR/>"Hudson has experienced growth in student enrollment while simultaneously losing elementary capacity, thus creating a space crunch. I have supported the construction of additions to existing elementary schools. The administration and board don't agree. With that option foreclosed, I'll reserve judgement on any referendum proposal until it reaches final form. I'm not interested in quibbling about whether the capacity is 385 or 425 or some other number. And I don't think the average voter cares either. The question 'To Build or Not to Build' really isn't on the table. The questions are 'What to build?; Where to build? and When to build?"<BR/><BR/>Knudson's support of additions to existing schools vs. building a new school will evaporate when Tom Holland calmly explains to him that additions cost more money for less space. It's a no-brainer.<BR/><BR/>Will Knudson pound the streets in favor of the referendum? No - he's probably too Republican to do that. Will he join you and the rest of the VOTE NO goofballs? Yeah, riiiiiiiggghhht.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13208607.post-1160502254716410542006-10-10T10:44:00.000-07:002006-10-10T10:44:00.000-07:00Think what you want raft boy, but I don't see Mr. ...Think what you want raft boy, but I don't see Mr. Knudson pounding the streets like yourself for a new building. Just what exactly makes you think he would support a new school?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13208607.post-1160499074283037882006-10-10T09:51:00.000-07:002006-10-10T09:51:00.000-07:00Hey anonymous, no response to my questions regardi...Hey anonymous, no response to my questions regarding Dean Knudson?<BR/>You are used to asking the so called "Hard questions" why don't you answer this easy one. When Dean supports a new grade school will you call him a sheep?<BR/>You brought up Mr. Knudson, so now stand behind your statement.<BR/>Mr. Knudson is not stupid. He has a vision of what he wants Hudson to become and he also wants his stamp of approval to be on successful projects that help shape our community. I respect his opinion even if I don't like some of his ideas. He will not stand with the extremists that inhabit the borderline with loser agendas. It would be political suicide and he knows it. Ask yearly school board candidate James Baker about his experiences with which horse to hitch his wagon and the results.<BR/>By the way, I am not name calling or even asking you to soak your head. I am just aking you to answer the question.<BR/>Remeber, You brought Up Mr. Knudson. I didn't.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13208607.post-1160495055382765192006-10-10T08:44:00.000-07:002006-10-10T08:44:00.000-07:00Thanks for those kinds words Norseman and remember...Thanks for those kinds words Norseman and remember to VOTE NO!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13208607.post-1160494061860373942006-10-10T08:27:00.000-07:002006-10-10T08:27:00.000-07:00Sorry N Onimous; your over the line negativity has...Sorry N Onimous; your over the line negativity has alienated many mainstream Hudson residents from your point of view. You and your other users from the "OTBL" have become so fixated with slandering anything and anyone that has anything to do with any public entity, that you've lost all sense of reality, and common decency.<BR/>Debating differences of opinions, and civally agreeing to disagree would get you infinitely further than this.<BR/>I am as concerned as any other citizen about expenditures of any type that come through public funding. However, I attempt to keep my opinions within reason.<BR/>As for the school system, all of my children have experienced public and private educations and are doing quite well thank you. Ultimately public education will always exist, any thought that it won't or shouldn't is not realistic.<BR/>I realize that N Onimous (Luke, Columbo ect...) happen to be more than one person, and am saddened by the conduct of a number of those people (that I know). The continuous hateful demeaning allegations are fruitless. Hate begets hate, and accomplishes nothing. Though not paraphrased, Christ once said "Let those without sin throw the first stone", frankly none of us qualify.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13208607.post-1160416469160804892006-10-09T10:54:00.000-07:002006-10-09T10:54:00.000-07:00Hey anonymous , fun reading. You put citizen Dean ...Hey anonymous , fun reading. You put citizen Dean Knudson on a pedestal do you? I believe Dean refuses to talk about class size on his site and he also thinks we need a new elementary school, just not on the site our district owns. Do you agree with Dean on that? Hang your hat on Mr. Knudson if you will but when the rubber meets the road, Dean will want nothing to do with the likes of you because he can't afford to lose the political capital.<BR/>You just won't allow yourself to admit that our population growth demands a new school. Will you follow your "Paul Dorr" bible and try to defeat any referendem period? You lost one election personally and 3 elections in spirit in a row now. I would say that this next rererendem could doom the whole lot of you and your bully buddies. The good people of Hudson see you for what you are. And we are going to do what is right for the community.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13208607.post-1160414320858972172006-10-09T10:18:00.000-07:002006-10-09T10:18:00.000-07:00You borderliners have a proven track record of bei...You borderliners have a proven track record of being LOSERS! I'm looking forward to your crowd extending it's record. Maybe you can paint somemore tax rocket signs to convince people of your lies.<BR/>Go soak your head. Yeah I feel good. Just like you do with your name calling.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13208607.post-1160414034860127712006-10-09T10:13:00.000-07:002006-10-09T10:13:00.000-07:00Telling someone to soak their head might make you ...Telling someone to soak their head might make you feel good, but it won't win you any votes. You preach to your choir and pump yourself up, then step out into the political landscape and see if all your jaw flapping pays off. There will be strong opposition to your spending proposal, which in most cases means a loss at the polls. And one more thing- Don't take solice in the school boards races of the past several years. These votes can easily be controlled by the union and their followers. Referendums are a whole different game.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13208607.post-1160412744023759432006-10-09T09:52:00.000-07:002006-10-09T09:52:00.000-07:00Yeah and Dean also wants parents with disabled chi...Yeah and Dean also wants parents with disabled children to pay extra for special education. Like these parents don't have enough burden. You fat cat Republicans have to add to it.<BR/><BR/>And while I'm thinking of it, why doesn't the borderline.nut allow opposing views like you are permitted here?<BR/><BR/>Now you pretend to take the high ground after years of name calling ontheborderline. Give me a break.<BR/>Two-Names Second Choice - Wide mouth Wyeth, etc. etc. I can't even think of them all, so let's stop the charade you people invented name calling. You can dish it out but you can't take it can you? Right now the only diversity I'm concerned about is finding enough wide enough variety of names that adaquately descibes your kind.<BR/>Go soak your head.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13208607.post-1160412164303009392006-10-09T09:42:00.000-07:002006-10-09T09:42:00.000-07:00Why reason when you can simply namecall? And this...Why reason when you can simply namecall? And this is the same crowd that preaches diversity.........Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13208607.post-1160411772055104902006-10-09T09:36:00.000-07:002006-10-09T09:36:00.000-07:00Dean over at Uncommon Insight has done a pretty ho...Dean over at Uncommon Insight has done a pretty honest calculation on the operating budget for a new school. His estimates project the new school initially costing the average taxpayer around $400 a year. A far cry from the $69 a year that Real Hudson Observer is promoting and having a difficult time reasoning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com