tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223393078184264548.post6162905132629504745..comments2023-05-19T09:52:55.361-05:00Comments on AS THE COURT TURNS: The Open Meetings ActRichardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09176514873843426089noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223393078184264548.post-55796489384058332242009-02-16T21:20:00.000-06:002009-02-16T21:20:00.000-06:00Thank you Mr. Morrison for looking into this.Thank you Mr. Morrison for looking into this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223393078184264548.post-2732065049110103922009-02-16T16:48:00.000-06:002009-02-16T16:48:00.000-06:00I have talked to the County Attorney. He will hav...I have talked to the County Attorney. He will have an opinion and guidelines regarding the Staff Briefing soon.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09176514873843426089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223393078184264548.post-87420160510106886232009-02-15T10:23:00.000-06:002009-02-15T10:23:00.000-06:00Does anyone have an update to the original piece i...Does anyone have an update to the original piece in this thread regarding the lack of open meetings and transparency?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223393078184264548.post-28838365901937863192009-02-14T08:17:00.000-06:002009-02-14T08:17:00.000-06:00Richard said... "I don't mind if you attack me, bu...Richard said... <BR/>"I don't mind if you attack me, but I would appreciate it if you guys will refrain from attacking each other"<BR/>and the attacks continue...<BR/>will this be the norm here Richard?....voters ask questions and your nuts attack them?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223393078184264548.post-89646057045737387542009-02-13T09:47:00.000-06:002009-02-13T09:47:00.000-06:00Actually you are misquoting John (wadefishin/JBB) ...Actually you are misquoting John (wadefishin/JBB) as seems to be your norm throughout the blogging community in our area. The poster commented that this commissioner has an open site and has not censored, while other commissioners don't even offer this to their electorate. It is a wonderful opportunity for real members and voters to address him, besides you have admitted that he isn't in your Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223393078184264548.post-47420483620894356352009-02-12T21:09:00.000-06:002009-02-12T21:09:00.000-06:00I don't mind if you attack me, but I would appreci...I don't mind if you attack me, but I would appreciate it if you guys will refrain from attacking each other. I've tried to post all of the comments but I am considering not posting personal attacks against commenters. I will post all attacks against me.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09176514873843426089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223393078184264548.post-16892635205664392442009-02-12T19:56:00.000-06:002009-02-12T19:56:00.000-06:00no I didn't say that at all, so why try to put wor...no I didn't say that at all, so why try to put words into my mouth?<BR/>What I did say very plainly was the poster saying I should be censored is a typical liberal dem and that is very scary. <BR/>So are you in favor of Mr Morrison censoring those who may not agree with him as the one poster suggested? Most dems do that on their blogs in Ft Bend and does that bother you or do you also think Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223393078184264548.post-89885829352406866792009-02-11T08:59:00.000-06:002009-02-11T08:59:00.000-06:00Just my point John (1:13), he is the only commissi...Just my point John (1:13), he is the only commissioner reaching out, seeking ethics in government, more transparency, reduced budget and taxes and he doesn't take direction from the special interest. Quite a model for the other non-reform commissioners to follow. Maybe they will all learn to follow this model or at least get voted out for some others who will, who knows.<BR/><BR/>So are you Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223393078184264548.post-8512203705080486052009-02-10T13:13:00.000-06:002009-02-10T13:13:00.000-06:00what an interesting statement, "I noticed he isn't...what an interesting statement, "I noticed he isn't censoring you like some have". one site states "Censorship is the suppression of speech". Why are dems so into censorship? The liberal democrat is very scary. Be very very afraid of the censors.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223393078184264548.post-70780115487517188002009-02-09T20:11:00.000-06:002009-02-09T20:11:00.000-06:00Sorry John/wadefishin (9:35) only you are name cal...Sorry John/wadefishin (9:35) only you are name calling and defending monopolies and higher taxes (sounds pretty borrow, tax and spend fake conservative- neocon to me). Do you really intend to keep defending corporate welfare the remainder of your pseudo-retirement? Better go back and study up on your pol. science from HS, because you don't seem to understand basic philosophies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223393078184264548.post-50560747988149998242009-02-09T13:52:00.000-06:002009-02-09T13:52:00.000-06:00I just wanted to say this open forum with the publ...I just wanted to say this open forum with the public was a great idea! Thanks commissioner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223393078184264548.post-6637851144982860112009-02-09T09:35:00.000-06:002009-02-09T09:35:00.000-06:00I must have struck a nerve to have so many libs wi...I must have struck a nerve to have so many libs with their panties in a wad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223393078184264548.post-81342668694843210222009-02-08T17:47:00.000-06:002009-02-08T17:47:00.000-06:00Maybe Hal Clark is "JBB"....Maybe Hal Clark is "JBB"....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223393078184264548.post-56368015775269696722009-02-08T17:46:00.000-06:002009-02-08T17:46:00.000-06:00"Aren't new jobs more important than closing EDC d..."Aren't new jobs more important than closing EDC down?"<BR/><BR/>When did he say he was going to shut down the edc? Because he is ending another monopoly? If they can't exist without advantage, why should they be given special favors? Shouldn't they have to exist in the free market the same as other organizations? Are you saying they can't exist without special government protections? Are you Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223393078184264548.post-57946858895550519802009-02-08T17:43:00.000-06:002009-02-08T17:43:00.000-06:00"the EDC is currently funded by a combination of t..."the EDC is currently funded by a combination of tax dollars and companies paying dues."<BR/><BR/>If the Chamber of Commerce can do this without our tax dollars why can't the EDC?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223393078184264548.post-14925209669580873972009-02-08T17:41:00.000-06:002009-02-08T17:41:00.000-06:00"I'm thankful Mr Morrison has taken the time to re..."I'm thankful Mr Morrison has taken the time to respond and doesn't see a conversation as trolling, and doesn't have to stoop to name calling or trashing the other posters." (5:25p)<BR/><BR/>Good point John and I agree, he is doing a heck of a job. We need Hebert, Meyers and Patterson to make the same kind of effort and to stop taking so much of the special interest funding and voting on those Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223393078184264548.post-90415302737552241322009-02-07T19:32:00.000-06:002009-02-07T19:32:00.000-06:00Mr Morrison thanks for your time, as you haven't a...Mr Morrison thanks for your time, as you haven't answered the question I have to assume you won't.<BR/>Hopefully you're actions won't cost taxpayers more or Ft. Bend jobs.<BR/>Once again dems why would you be against me asking a question unless you're afraid the answer?<BR/>As I've never heard of a blog called half empty you'd be wrong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223393078184264548.post-33104934377438479222009-02-07T18:25:00.000-06:002009-02-07T18:25:00.000-06:00If companies have already received a tax incentive...If companies have already received a tax incentive in Texas in another County and are knowledgable about the process, they may feel that they don't need the assistance of the EDC. <BR/><BR/>They now have the option.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09176514873843426089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223393078184264548.post-30879250937594940702009-02-07T17:25:00.000-06:002009-02-07T17:25:00.000-06:00Anon @ 12:22 asked why I don't troll the other com...Anon @ 12:22 asked why I don't troll the other commissioners? My commissioner Mr Prestage doesn't have a web site or return phone calls. How do you suggest I troll him?<BR/>He's a dem btw.<BR/>I'm thankful Mr Morrison has taken the time to respond and doesn't see a conversation as trolling, and doesn't have to stoop to name calling or trashing the other posters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223393078184264548.post-29981521578414851192009-02-07T16:04:00.000-06:002009-02-07T16:04:00.000-06:00once again why the attacks, can't libs stand for s...once again why the attacks, can't libs stand for someone else to have a right to speak?<BR/>Richard you asked me twice if I support funding the EDC with tax dollars and once again my answer is the same "the EDC is currently funded by a combination of tax dollars and companies paying dues. They both benefit the county gets new jobs and the company receives benefits". That seems fair. <BR/>My Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223393078184264548.post-33410724549987123632009-02-07T14:38:00.000-06:002009-02-07T14:38:00.000-06:00I wonder if Neocon John is also my troll at Half E...I wonder if Neocon John is also my troll at Half Empty: Clark Bowers. Their writing styles are very similar.Halhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06691384412216558403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223393078184264548.post-34228873447316872682009-02-07T13:35:00.000-06:002009-02-07T13:35:00.000-06:00Opps, googled this one too:http://missouricitychat...Opps, googled this one too:<BR/><BR/>http://missouricitychatter.blogspot.com/2009/02/commissioner-morrison-leads-charge-to.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223393078184264548.post-80819073522609062092009-02-07T13:31:00.000-06:002009-02-07T13:31:00.000-06:00Just found these related news pieces to the trust ...Just found these related news pieces to the trust busting:<BR/><BR/>http://halfempth.blogspot.com/2009/02/richard-morrison-trust-buster.html<BR/><BR/>http://www.kissmybigbluebutt.com/#February_4<BR/><BR/>http://www.fortbendweb.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1098&Itemid=1Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223393078184264548.post-66834118866466876022009-02-07T12:22:00.000-06:002009-02-07T12:22:00.000-06:00Oh I forgot, you can't troll the other commissione...Oh I forgot, you can't troll the other commissioners blogs because they don't talk directly to their public, right neocon John?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223393078184264548.post-80538967108816350522009-02-07T12:20:00.000-06:002009-02-07T12:20:00.000-06:00"Once again, Mr Morrison will your action cause th..."Once again, Mr Morrison will your action cause the taxpayer's taxes to go up if businesses choose to use the EDC services for free?" That's a pretty dumb question John to ask. More competition according to most economic theory lowers costs, it doesn't raise them. Why are you calling someone a "liberal" and then accusing others of calling names? Why don't you go TROLL the other commission membersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com