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There is, of course, no such thing as transparency under democrats.
We don't have it at the federal level, to be sure. And we certainly don't have it at the state level.
The left's failure, along with the local media goons, to provide us with the truth concerning Jacks' misconduct in Olympia is but a symptom of the greater disease.
Government arrogance at all levels, where the will of the people is routinely shoved aside... in everything from the
Mukilteo City Council ignoring a 71% proposition vote to outlaw stop light cameras to our own local government's Libyan type efforts to keep us silent on the horrifically expensive, completely unneeded, massive waste of money that is the I-5 bridge/loot rail project by failing us... deliberately failing us... by refusing to allow us to have a vote on this monstrosity.
The democrats are in complete control of our government. They have been for years.
So, is it any wonder that instead of a government by, for and of the people, the left is running on a system that is by, for and of their arrogance?
Take a look at this, take-a-lookers. See what your democrat government is doing to us... as they have been doing it to us for years.
Legislature Remains in a Fog about Need for Transparency Reforms
By Jason Mercier, Director, Center for Government Reform, March 2011
March 13-19 is This op-ed appeared in Sunshine Week, a national initiative to promote a dialogue about the importance of open government and freedom of information. Participants include news media, civic groups, libraries, nonprofits, schools and others interested in the public's right to know. The Wenatchee World on March 12, The Everett Herald on March 13, The Bellingham Herald on March 14, and the Tri-City Herald on March 16.According to one legislative committee’s procedures in our state, the purpose of a public hearing “is to respectfully hear from the public.”
This common sense statement reflects the fundamental premise of our democracy that the governed are to be provided the opportunity to comment on the laws we live by and to help ensure those elected to represent us are informed about our opinions and expectations.
To facilitate this essential public involvement in the legislative process, the legislature’s rules require: “At least five days’ notice shall be given of all public hearings held by any committee other than the rules committee. Such notice shall contain the date, time and place of such hearing together with the title and number of each bill, or identification of the subject matter, to be considered at such hearing.”
Unfortunately this transparency protection for the public is routinely waived by some lawmakers.
In fact, during the 2010 Session some lawmakers waived legislative rules requiring five-day notice before holding a bill hearing; provided inadequate notice of the time, location and topic of public hearings; held hearings on bills with no text; and voted on bills the same day details were made publicly available. The rush to vote on the budget and tax bills without allowing meaningful public comment or adequate review time by lawmakers led to mistakes in the bills.
Things haven’t been much better this year as illustrated by Sen. Jim Honeyford walking out of a hearing in protest after his complaints were ignored that the committee was moving on substitute bills and holding a public hearing without adequate notice for either the public or lawmakers.
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Why? Why are they doing this to us?
For the same reason the local mafia is screwing us down here: They simply do not want to hear what we want. They don't care. They view themselves as far superior to us untermenschen in every way.
And we, of course, are too stupid to "understand."
It's a common thread, a thread that runs from the top of our government down to the city council level.
And I, for one, have had enough.
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3 comments:
When selecting a replacement for Jim Jacks 49th seat, County Commissioners would be wise to select a candidate who's been in business for themselves at some point during their professional career. A common sense business approach is what this state desperately needs in a legislator. With a projected state deficit of $5.3 billion, it's no time for amateur hour. People who've signed the front side of a paycheck are among the most qualified to turn our state economy around and get Washington back to work. If County Democrats cannot put forth a qualified candidate who meets this criteria, Commissioners should refuse the appointment and send the Democrats back to the drawing board.
Sincerely,
Liz Pike
I suspect there is zero chance of that happening, Liz.
Of the 7 who have expressed an interest so far, I see no shining star and even question some.
I remain amazed that for all of the cries of "transparency" coming when Republicans have control, neither the Democrats nor their supporters demand it when they have total control.
Hi Lew. You are correct. I have always been a glass half full kind of gal. Judging by the current pack of seven candidates who have stepped forward to seek the appointment, it is clear the County Democrats will have a difficult time identifying the reformist we need in the 49th. I want the Commissioners to know that we are all watching this closely.
I suspect as you do the Commissioners will capitulate and select a reincarnated version of Jim Jacks. Fortunately, this person will have no name identification come November. This is a great opportunity for a center right, pro-business and pro-jobs candidate who supports responsible and sustainable fiscal policy to win this seat. It has happened before. I believe it will happen on November 8th. That's my glass half full thought for today!
Sincerely,
Liz Pike
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