February 2013

Which middle class do we protect?

Fear makes the top story in today’s “Dayton Daily news”- with the headline “AF furloughs to cost $111M” Below that we have a story about the State of the Union address. I understand the “me first” nature of driving news- the news that will impact me comes first- but, the constant PR feed of the Read More

Miller Lane compared to The Greene: Development by chance or choice

Miller Lane didn’t kill the Salem Mall, but it sure cost the taxpayers a ton of money. The Greene didn’t kill the Fairfield Commons Mall, or the Dayton Mall- but it also has cost the taxpayers a ton of money. The question is, which one gave us something worthy of the expense? And, why are Read More

Dr. Benjamin Carson Sr. – a speech worth hearing

When my friend Shannon Z. tagged me with a 26-minute speech on Facebook I thought, oh, no, not another right-wing rant. This was at the National Prayer Breakfast, Feb. 7, 2013 (yesterday). The President, the first lady and Vice President were all on the dais. If they had the time to listen, why shouldn’t I. Read More

Looking for tax revenue in all the wrong places: Kasich

The changes to taxes and distribution under the Kasich administration has had devastating effect on local governments. Most are scrambling to replace revenue that used to come from the “local government fund” and the windfalls of the inheritance tax used to prop up some communities that wouldn’t exist had it not been for wealthy residents Read More

I think this might be Elect Esrati’s new campaign slogan

Go to the other candidates’ websites- I doubt you’ll find 12 issues and positions spelled out. You’re on mine. You’ll find them all. Even ones that have no bearing on my race for Dayton City Commission. I love this quote from Ed Koch, former mayor of New York city: “If you agree with me on Read More

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