I just read "Blog-blocking case gets federal hearing" by Jack Brammer on the Lexington Herald-Leader's website. Yes, even though I've been knee-deep lately in the circus of the absurd called "Bluegrass Report" and its connection to State Treasurer Jonathan Miller, I found this paraphrased bit from Nickolas's attorney absolutely ludicrous!
Is Governor Fletcher violating Playboy's first amendment rights by banning the Playboy website from use by state employees during working hours? I think not. Heck, the writing in Playboy is more interesting and articulate than the juvenile nonsense posted at Bluegrass Reports! (Yep, you read that right.)
Give me, and the other taxpayers in Kentucky, a freakin' break!! Not only should this case get tossed out on its unjustifiable arse but Nickolas ought to have to reimburse the state for the lost productivity and taxpayer funds that are going into defending a perfectly sensible decision to ban unproductive, time-wasting blogs from use by state employees during working hours. Ack!
... "Greg Beck, an attorney for Nickolas with the Washington, D.C.-based Public Citizen, said it's an important case and that 'decision-makers' probably should be questioned about the policy of blocking political blogs while permitting the use of traditional news sites." ...Excuse me?! Is Mr. Beck comparing the Kentucky gossip rag called "Bluegrass Report" to a mainstream news website? Look, I recognize that many of today's journalists tend to color their reporting with their own opinions. I don't think it's humanly possible to be completely objective so I don't come down too hard on that. It's human nature. However, to compare a wholly opinion-based blog written with a completely transparent (even though unstated) bias to a traditional news website is just ludicrous!
Is Governor Fletcher violating Playboy's first amendment rights by banning the Playboy website from use by state employees during working hours? I think not. Heck, the writing in Playboy is more interesting and articulate than the juvenile nonsense posted at Bluegrass Reports! (Yep, you read that right.)
Give me, and the other taxpayers in Kentucky, a freakin' break!! Not only should this case get tossed out on its unjustifiable arse but Nickolas ought to have to reimburse the state for the lost productivity and taxpayer funds that are going into defending a perfectly sensible decision to ban unproductive, time-wasting blogs from use by state employees during working hours. Ack!
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I know Billy Harper and serve on a board with him. He is a genuine person and he believes in what he is saying. I do take a couple of issues with specific topics but that is not important to this post. Let me say that Billy Harper would make a good Governor of the state of Kentucky. The problem is it is not the right time for him to be running. He needs more state wide recognition and a network of republican to be electable. The race in 2011 would be good time for Billy and he has said publicly he had always intended to run in 2011.
It does not matter how much money is spent by Billy it will not make up the necessary ground to win in 2007. If you talk to the average voter, not a political activists or pundit, you will find they have not heard of Billy even after spending 2.5 million dollars. His message has been lost in the shuffle. At this point all I see Billy doing is building name recognition for a future race.
This is outrageous!! Kentucky Treasurer Jonathan Miller should be on the list to tesitfy!!
along with:
kathy stein
al cross
OPEN ALL BOOKS FROM ALL BANKS NICKOLAS!!!
What an AWESOME article you published below this one!!!
Corruption of Miller???
Abuse of power????
Pure Happenstance???
Dah!!!!!
I worked hard in 2003 in Jefferson County for Fletcher's campaign. That county is probably one of our bluest counties but I consistently heard from people on the street that they were sick of the mess in Frankfort -- they truly wanted someone to take over up there who would be squeaky clean and attend to the business of government and not the business of favors and fund-raising. No matter how many good things he's done (and there have been quite a few, granted) they're overshadowed by the disappointment.
As most people know, one "Aw, s*it, outweighs a hundred "attaboys." I think that's unfortunately the case here.
When I mention the name Billy Harper to average folks who aren't really much into current affairs, I usually get something similar to this: "Isn't he the guy running for governor?"
Even if he is simply building name recognition now, I'll accept that as a good thing. I like the cut of his jib so far and whether he wins this year or in 2011, he's looking like a real leader for this state.
I just sent you an email regarding being my wife & my posts being deleted at Pol Watchers.
Seems to be a Miller bias and Nickolas bias over there.
Please help get our message out. Thank you.