I accepted long ago that the bond issue wouldn't pass. I just how that afterwards, USM alumni remember who their real friends are, and support those who support the University.

Seeker, the bond issue and the university administration are two totally different issues.

As Green Hornet pointed out, not everyone here opposes the bond issue. In my own case, it's a moot point, because I don't vote in Hattiesburg. And were it to pass, I would not view it as a "victory" for Thames, although I think Giannini should get due credit if that happens. (If it doesn't pass, I don't think he should be slammed to hard, either.)

However, I think your comment about Kenny Fairley is way out of line. He has stated publicly that he doesn't oppose the bond issue because it's for USM athletics -- he's a long-time USM sports fan & supporter -- it's because he thinks the needs of the "poorer" parts of Hattiesburg should be addressed first.

If you have evidence that he's "lining his pocket" by opposing the bond issue, I think you need to present that evidence.

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Originally posted by: time and time again
"have you noticed it seems most vocal supporters are either not residents of hattiesburg(in this case voters) or in their "real" life they are huge supporters of other universities? i understand community support and the concept of "regionalism", but the fact of the matter is hattieburg residents are the decision makers.  when it is all over pass or fail, the question will remain did the non-residents play a major role in the results. i am happy to see other university supporters getting involved, but it does seem a bit disingenious(sp) to support a vote that would enhance their business interest.  for some reason saying you support this bond issue, but for the last 30 years the only thing for sure i could count on from some of these folks is their purchase of football season tickets to "------"    "

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Business interests will, no doubt, vote their pocketsbooks on the bond issue - whatever their interests may be. Avid USM football fans will, no doubt, vote their interests. The typical taxpayers will, no doubt, vote their interests. Lets hope the typical taxpayers turn out in great numbers.

i have received a couple of recorded messages in the last few days (aubrey lucas and jeff bower) urging a yes vote on bond issue. i dont think either jeff or aubrey are residents of hattiesburg(city voters) i am glad they have an interest in the bond passage, but there seems to be a glaring absence of usm faculty/staff/adminstration, i.e. usm employees who are voters, taking a prominent position.  i appreciate these folks trying to enlighten the average citizens to the benefit of the bond passage, but it seems the current president would be the logical person to lead the charge(and he is a city resident).  i am not troubled by these non residents, but it does appear they want the benefits(whatever they are preceived to be) of being outside the city limits, but when there is an issue brought to public vote they want a voice.

 

in jeff's message he alludes to "outsiders" spreading false information concerning the actual use of the bond proceeds.  i certainly dont consider coach bower an outsider, however unless he has moved into the city limits, the "outsiders" to who he refers share the same place at the ballot box with him in this particular election

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Originally posted by: over and over again
"i have received a couple of recorded messages in the last few days (aubrey lucas and jeff bower) urging a yes vote on bond issue."

If one's telep;hone number iis on the NO CALL list do they still receive such calls?

Jeff and Debbie Bower moved from Petal to Hattiesburg around 2 years ago. They live right by the Hattiesburg Country Club.

And yes, I mal-spelled "solicitation" in the previous post. (I never am sure how to misspell "missspell", however )

Anyone wishing to "solicit" me over the phone will be required to show proof of gender.

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Originally posted by: over and over again
"i have received a couple of recorded messages in the last few days (aubrey lucas and jeff bower) urging a yes vote on bond issue. i dont think either jeff or aubrey are residents of hattiesburg(city voters) . . . it seems the current president would be the logical person to lead the charge(and he is a city resident).  

  in jeff's message he alludes to "outsiders" spreading false information concerning the actual use of the bond proceeds.  "

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I think AKL moved just a few blocks down Jamestown Road after he left the USM President's residence.  Unless he has moved since, he is very much "in Hattiesburg."  I understand from other posts that the Bowers are, too.

The "powers that be" recognize SFT's "baggage."  It is no accident that he is taking a low profile.  The bond supporters very much want this to pass, and they recognize that active faculty opposition would undermine their cause.  They have enough problems with NO NOT NOW and ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.

Speaking of which, I suspect that ENOUGH IS ENOUGH are the "outsiders" to whom JB refers.  It is the political action arm of the Mississippi Restaurant and Hospitality Association that seems intent on undermining any tax based initiative, including such efforts on the Coast and in Jackson. They are really well funded, too.  I received two different large, high-gloss post cards from them, one yesterday and another today. It will be interesting to see if we get new ones everyday until the election.  Yesterday's showed a poor, middle aged white guy with his head in his hands worried about all the mounting taxes.  Today's showed a bunch of upscale white yuppie-types in evening dress toasting each other with champagne. (The bond supporter/sky box crowd, one presumes.) There are captions to the effect that we don't need our own Taj Mahal here in the Burg.  Just a tad over the top, so to speak.

In my opinion the EIE ads are overtly misleading.  They advert to the bond issue being used to pay for luxury sky boxes (the "Taj Mahal" reference?), which is just not the plain truth. While I agree with another poster, shell game, who points out that money freed up by one source (i.e., the bond issue) may be available for another use (i.e., the sky boxes), that is only a speculative and tangential connection in this instance, not the direct connection the EIE ads would have voters believe.

Ain't politics fun?

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"Ain't politics fun?"

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poly = many
ticks = blood sucking parasites

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" Lucas is still listed with a Jamestown Road address on Yahoo People Search... I heard some years back that he'd built a house in Bent Creek."

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 the next time you see aubrey in his mercedes notice the canebrake property owners decal on windshield, of course he may have bought the mb used and the sticker was a holdover

Invictus, I can't wait to meet you at the Coming Out party that will be held (and I will fly over to attend it absolutely whatever) once SFT is gone.

Austin Eagle is on my list.

Also LVN. Where is she these days?
Of course, we all want to meet Judge Cooley, whether or not he is fictional.

Oh, she's here and there. Details in December.
I miss USM Sympathizer.