the fool on the hill...

Randy of Mayberry!

pity the poor little victims Travis and Randy Van Wolfswinkel..the cabal has been smearing them because they don't "kowtow" to cabalists... Travis, in his latest "column" has come to the defense of homeboy Randy Van Wolfswinkel..to hear Travis tell it, you'd think Randy was running for sheriff of Mayberry! Talk about a puff piece!!!
apparently, Travis is protecting Randy and is upset by the incivility directed Randy's way from non- News-Press- types-who-don't- suck-up-to-big-bucks-Wendy! They are calling him names and making him cry...actually Travis, they are doing what your stupid paper should be doing..exposing his agenda and flaws...then Travis says that Van Wolfswinkel is a local kid!! Geez, all this time I thought he was an adult..a grown up, who cries like a baby when people point out that the Santa Barbara election CAN'T BE BOUGHT by him or Wendy!!! and the "incivility" claim is simply what these guys hide behind when free speech gets honest.. in reality, they can't stand free speech, which is why Travis won't allow comments online!
Now, in my estimation, the NewsPress is the most corrupt business in town that spends most of its time trying to show how corrupt city workers are! You know, the ones who do all the work, the working class...they do they street work, water and wastewater treatment, cops, fire...I mean, Travis is the silliest freak in town..supported soley by the craziest woman in town, Wendy McCuckoo and her flunkie boyfriend Nipper..if Wendy didn't own the News-Press, what would Nipper be doing, trying to hit on Sara Miller McCune?? or that old Lady Hidley Tree lady??
I mean, this stuff is too comical! These characters don't live in the real world!!
and then Travis apologizes to Wolfie for what people write about him! Travis, you have no control over what people write, so it's not your responsibilty to apologize for anyone but yourself for driving drunk and being Wendy's lying sock puppet!
　
it is easy to pick out the character flaws of the people that the NewsPress supports and exalts... from Dr. Laura to Mike Self to Dale Francisco... the pet candidates are bankrolled by Wendy and Wolfie..whether it is through direct contributions or indirectly through puff piece ads in the News-Press editorial pages...Travis..you can fool some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all of the time..fool!

Scots Given The Chance To Be "Jack Bauer"

Members of the Public Given Chance To Be Anti-Terror Agents

By Rory Reynolds

WANNABE anti-terror agents are being given the chance to be Scotland’s answer to 24-star Jack Bauer — in a new scheme being run by police.

Participants play the part of a Counter Terrorism Officer set in the high pressure aftermath of a devastating terrorist attack on Edinburgh.

And the new recruits will have to make life or death decisions on how to control the situation in the role playing exercise.

The bizarre events – the first of which took place last night at the City Chambers – involve actors playing police chiefs and top spooks who will brief the agents on the ongoing situation from large screens.

The scenario will be played out in real-time like the explosive US TV drama 24 – known for its staggering series body-count.The show features ruthless Counter Terrorism Unit agent Jack Bauer hunting down fanatical bombers and sleepers cells.

The events, run by Lothian and Borders Police, are intended to increase local communities resilience to violent extremism and to give residents an insight into how a terrorist-related investigation is carried out.

One member of the public who attended a pilot session said: “The exercise suddenly puts you on the other side of the table and gives you an insight as to the challenges and decisions that the Police have to make each day.

“It certainly stresses the importance of regular interaction between both the police and the local community on a day-to-day basis.

“I would encourage as many people to attend as possible – it’s well worth the time.”

The event involves six teams of six agents, who must make snap decisions on how to handle the problems that arise during the investigation from a virtual command unit.

They will also face the brunt of the media frenzy in the aftermath of the attack and agents are grilled by actors playing reporters and live TV crews who are hungry for information on the attack.

Superintendent Mark Williams, counter-terrorism chief for the City of Edinburgh, says it’s a good way for the public for understand how the police investigate cases in difficult circumstances.

He said: “We hope that these exercises are invaluable in educating members of the public about the realities of terrorism and showing them the sorts of problems and dilemmas that we face in dealing with any incidents.

“We have been really encouraged by the popularity of these events, and hope that they reinforce our aim of creating safer communities throughout the Lothian and Borders area.

“Also with these workshops we provide an environment in which the local community and the police can meet and discuss how we can work together.

“While there are no specific threats of terrorism within the city at present, the national threat level remains high, and so Lothian and Borders Police are determined to remain prepared.

“This sort of event is critical in building community confidence and understanding of the job we do.

“And it gives people an real insight into the difficulties that the police face in this kind of investigation.

“We look at the decisions that each group took and how it affected various people and it really does give you a flavour of how challenging and dynamic an investigation like this can be.”

The events are part of the national anti-terrorism awareness programme CONTEST, which aims to prevent attacks, prepare people for possible incidents and pursue those linked to any attack.

Superintendent Williams said the event is also good fun and groups of friends go along for an exciting evening.

He added: “You do get carried away in the scenario and you do get put under pressure, but it’s also a fun exercise and the people who took part really enjoyed it.

“Towards the end we introduce the media and we do live interviews with TV cameras with the players, and people have really enjoyed that.

“At the end people had a much better idea of the process of an investigation and the difficulties the police face.”

Source Link: deadlinescotland.worldpress.com

faraway eyes....

Ok ..

here's my list of acceptable and approved candidates for SB city council for the November 2009 election...you may pick only from this first list.. ..and don't go out looking for voting booths on Tuesday Nov 3rd!! This is a vote by mail election, like they do in condo associations..real clean and simple
the Mick List
Lane Anderson
John Thyne
Helene Schneider
Steve Cushman
Bob Hansen
Dianne Channing
David Pritchett
Grant House
Bonnie Raisin
　
the Dick List..these folks have shown by their actions and words to be dickheads:

dale francisco justin tevis cathie mccammon isaac garret bendy white mike self frank hotchkiss john gibbs
some dickheaded things they have said:
Mike Self: Santa Barbara is in the grip of a crime wave!!
Dale Francisco: when cornered by Coleen Sullivan from KEYT and asked about Van Wolfswinkel's money, Dale shot back with another question: well, what about the Russian guy?? what a dickhead!!!
if you deviate from the Mick list, you will be subject to investigation and interrogation and I will be very angry and upset and disappointed with you... I want you to put the candidates on the Dick List out of your heads..we know who they are and why they didn't make the cut...if you don't know, I'll tell ya: they are dickhead aliens from another planet! I've been studying them for months and they all have a similar characteristic..a certain empty look..they have faraway eyes. They talk like some supreme dickhead programmed them...I think we have at least one more debate left, or you can watch the previous forums on TV..but look closely at these aliens..how they talk, their eye movements or lack thereof..you'll see...you'll see and you'll know what a real dickhead looks like...
and please, when you vote, don't be a dickhead!!!