December 2007 Archives
December 30, 2007
PARADE Magazine Chimes In on Senator Age Issues Comments (7)
Should there be an age limit for Senators?
91% YES
"Most of corporate America requires retirement by age 70. The Senate should too. Some Senators are there for decades, and it's impossible for anyone who's in office for that long to relate to the real world."
-Jim Thomas, Bonita Springs, Fla.
"We should have age and term restrictions. Senators should be held to two terms, just like the President. This would also help eliminate pork, since Senators would not be able to develop the power to request it."
-R.V., Carson City, Nev.
9% NO
""I oppose age or term limits. If the voters choose to elect an older politician, we should follow their will. Only they can decide if a person is unfit for office."
-William Doyle, Clark, N.J.
"I believe that society works best when the energy and idealism of youth pairs with the experience and wisdom of age. Someday, I hope, our society will get over its fear and its denial of aging."
-Sen. Robert Byrd (D., W.Va.), 90, longest-serving Senator in U.S. history
December 28, 2007
Red Lips? Not in Our Town Maud! Comments (9)
Recently the Town of Vienna lead by Maudasaurus tore down the one and only structure in the Town that was certified "historic". Even though the structure is GONE, Maud the fraud recently organized a ceremony at the location where the building used to stand to "celebrate" the building's memory (we could not make this up). Of course, Maud was her usual happy-go-lucky self:
Long after you are gone Maud this website will serve as the true testament to your abuse of power and idiotic public policy.
Maud Protects Us from Robots Comments (2)
These two surveys for senior citizens were recently posted in the Vienna Town newsletter:
Ever see the commercial parody from Saturday Night Live about robots attacking old people? Vienna seems to base public policy on similar fears:
Is Vienna really headed toward Seinfeld's Del Boca Vista?
December 27, 2007
George Creed: Poster Child for Vienna's Ineptness Comments (9)
A picture from the local rag with a smiling George Creed:
Cunningham Park Elementary School students cut the ribbon on the new stretch of sidewalk along McHenry Street, S.E. They are joined by Mayor M. Jane Seeman, Town Council member Edythe Kelleher, Sidewalk Subcommittee co-chairman George Creed and Manuel Sosa, president of Sagres Construction Corp. (Photo by Brian Trompeter)
December 21, 2007
Letter to the Editor; The Metro Comments (3)
A note to Cathy Hudgins, Hunter Mill (Fairfax County) Supervisor who "represents" Virginia commuters on the Metro Board.
Dear Ms. Hudgins:
I am writing to request your immediate resignation from the Metro Board of Supervisors. I find your support of a substantial increase in Metro fares to be reprehensible, particularly as Metro Rail continues to provide a continually deteriorating level of "service."
For example, tonight I had to wait more than 30 minutes in the Rosslyn tunnel before an Orange Line train to Vienna stopped by with even minimal room for a few passengers to squeeze in. Events such as these are increasingly common of late and can only be expected to become even more common as the winter season approaches.
The interests of Metro commuters would be served far better by board members who show that they have the best interests of the (voting, taxpaying) commuters from whom local governments forcibly extract tax payments to subsidize Metro, whether they choose to use it or not. That requires holding the feet of Metro "management" to the fire (as in actually firing some of these clowns if they don't stop making excuses for their abysmal performance--instead offering nothing but condescending claptrap in response to customer complaints).
Therefore, once again, I respectfully request your immediate resignation from the Metro Board of Supervisors.
Sincerely yours,
Allan D. Bennett, Ph.D., CFA
609 Tapawingo Road SW
Vienna VA 22180
December 15, 2007
Maud's Legacy Comments (15)
Vienna - Oakton
Source: Fairfax County Times
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 2007
On Dec. 8, at approximately 12:20 a.m., officers from the Town of Vienna Police Department responded to the Wolftrap Motel on Maple Avenue in Vienna, to arrest three subjects alleged to be transporting a large quantity of marijuana. The arrest was the result of an ongoing investigation conducted by the Vienna Police. The officers had been conducting surveillance for several weeks and developed leads on suspects believed to be involved in the drug trade, police said. At the motel, Vienna police located three suspects. During their interaction with the three men, officers observed what they knew to be a "duty gun belt," similar to the ones worn by law enforcement, in the trunk of their vehicle. The holster was empty and the officers inquired as to the whereabouts of the weapon, police said. The officers were informed by the suspects that a backpack in their possession contained a large bag of marijuana. A further search of the subject's vehicle revealed another large bag of suspected marijuana. In addition to the marijuana, a large amount of cash was also discovered in the men's possession, police said. The three subjects were transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and warrants were secured for possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute. Each individual is being held on a $10,000 bond, police said. Arrested were William Hemming, 21, of Binghamton, N.Y.; Nathan Petersen, 22, of Fairfax; and Michael Barry, 23, of Manassas.
December 13, 2007
Vienna Fireworks, Mother Maud and the Logic of a Nut Comments (21)
Vienna Mommy writes:
Hey, Maud, my kids might like a laser show. Your fireworks scare them. Now, they scare me, too.
Waters Field fireworks endangered By Monty Tayloe Source: Fairfax County Times TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 2007 At Monday's work session, the Vienna Town Council considered the subject of laser shows."The kids like this?" said a skeptical Maude Robinson, watching a promotional video from a laser show company.
After this summer's July 4 fireworks malfunction, which resulted in injuries to 11 people, the council has to consider alternative options to its heretofore traditional fireworks display at Waters Field.
It seems very likely that last summer's unfortunate shoot was Waters Field's last. Since July 4, Fairfax County Fire Department Battalion Chief Keith Johnson has doubled the required crowd distance from certain kinds of fireworks, and regulations are likely to get tougher when lawmakers weigh in. According to Johnson, Waters Field was one of the "tightest shoots in the county."
Using plastic cutouts and a map, Parks and Recreation Director Cathy Salgado demonstrated for the council that accommodating the new required distances and finding room for a crowd of spectators are close to impossible with the large-grade fireworks the town traditionally uses.
Meanwhile, smaller mortars would not provide a sufficient display. Caught between a rock and a hard place, the Town has to look elsewhere.
"I think people will understand why we have to look at other things," Councilwoman Laurie Cole said.
The council has examined other options, including holding the shoot at Nottoway Park or Westwood Country Club. However, Nottoway Park doesn't have the proper entrances to accommodate the thousands of people who show up at Waters Field every year and it technically isn't in Vienna.
Westwood has a great deal of space and already holds its own fireworks display, but recently turned the Town down.
"You wouldn't believe what we offered and they said no," said Town Administrator John Schoberlein.
In a letter to the Town Council, Westwood's board said it was concerned about the issues associated with accommodating such a large number of people.
According Salgado, a large-scale laser show would cost about $15,000, which she says is comparable to what the Town would pay for fireworks this year. According to Salgado, a laser show could be customized to include town landmarks and symbols and have a patriotic theme.
Along with the laser show, the Town is considering smaller "ground effects fireworks."
Meanwhile, Schoberlein believes the council may be able to hold a fireworks display at Westwood sometime in the future.
"For the following year, we could put together a really good proposal for them. ... We can ask every year if we want," Schoberlein said.
December 10, 2007
The Mind of Jane Seeman Is An Empty Place Comments (6)
From the Sun Gazette:
Mayor M. Jane Seeman, surrounded by Town Council members, staff and VDOT representatives, cuts the ceremonial ribbon re-opening Branch Road to two-way traffic once again. To great fanfare, and even greater relief, the state Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the Town of Vienna officially re-opened Branch Road to two-way traffic on Friday. Town council members, staff and VDOT representatives cut a red ribbon, opening Branch Road after an eight-month closure. Once VDOT gave the go-ahead, the town decided a grand re-opening of Branch Road was in order. Now, it's business as usual. "We appreciate the support we received from the town and the community," said VDOT resident administrator, Mahmud Hussain, after the ribbon-cutting. "This project improves the quality of life in Vienna." Businesses in Danor Plaza have suffered since the road, under VDOT construction, became a "do-not-enter" from Maple Avenue. Recently, the town erected an electronic sign pointing to the Maple Avenue entrance into the shopping center to encourage drivers to turn in there. "It was a good project ... and we're happy it's finished," said Mayor M. Jane Seeman, wielding a giant pair of scissors. "Thank you all for being patient."
The Vienna Town Council through sheer incompetence forces businesses to lose thousands, forces Vienna citizens to be tied in traffic knots and that is a "good project"? Yes, they actually lined up and had a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate what any other sane person would consider a disaster. Why can't Jane go back to handing out bumper stickers for State politicians? That, and handing out library cards, are her sole resume qualifications. And you know what? If she only had those qualifications, and made intelligent decisions, we would praise her. However, nothing the Mayor of Vienna does smells of a working mind.
PS. How much longer will Beulah Road take to finish? We are sure some boob will declare that a "good project" when its done too!
December 09, 2007
Changing the Vienna Election from May to November Comments (4)
Once we get past the holiday season the effort to move Vienna's election to November will begin in earnest. The time has come to shut down Maud's rigged little club (otherwise known as Vienna's May election).
December 05, 2007
TheRedHunter.com Sensibilities Comments (4)
We have not checked into TheRedHunter.com (a 'fun' site run by the Mayor of Vienna's chief campaigner) for sometime now, but a quick review tonight provides an illuminating glimpse into the Seeman family. Is this the kind of stuff that most Vienna citizens groove on? It does appear that the typical racist rants we spotted a few years back have gone underground.
December 03, 2007
Maud Wants Christmas Red Banned Comments (3)
Tonight at the annual Church Street stroll Jane and Maud took credit for Christmas. We are one lucky Town to have such accomplished leaders! They also proposed to eliminate all use of the color red during the month of December. Maud's nutty hatred toward the color red reminds us of the famous Joan Crawford "Mommie Dearest" scene where she screams and rails against wire hangers while she beats her daughter senseless.
"Maud, no more red!!!"
