Anatomy Of A Slime
Posted earlier is a condemnation of the deceptive practices used by Tredyffrin Township Republicans in this year’s school board election, with a thoughtful commentary on how it affects a community needing to solve a school funding crisis. Here is quick documentary proof that the statements used against TTDem school board candidates were not merely misleading, but outright fabrications—knowingly repeated in mailings and handouts from the Tredyffrin Township Republican Committee. Read more for a case study in deceptive language.
Remembering the Service and Sacrifice of Our Nation’s Veterans
“Standing up for our veterans is not a Democratic responsibility or a Republican responsibility, it is an American responsibility.” –Nov. 7 remarks by President Obama on actions to help employ veterans.
“Root Cause” Of School Budget Crisis
Don’t believe the sign. There is no earned income tax question on the ballot. The school board is grappling with a serious budget shortfall and their tax study group of citizen volunteers held a public meeting on November 3 to report on the revenue implications of an earned income tax, which would require voter approval for enactment. Read more for School Board President Karen Cruickshank’s recommendation on attacking the “root cause” of the school funding crisis.
Tory Snyder’s Record of Volunteering for Tredyffrin, Record of Voting
In literature to voters, District 1 supervisor Paul Olson is questioning Democratic candidate Victoria “Tory” Snyder’s citizenship, saying she has poor attendance on election days. This is an old chestnut method of attack by Mr. Olson, and an attempt to obscure Tory Snyder’s long record of volunteer committee work for Tredyffrin. Tory is a professional land planner who has served on Tredyffrin’s Planning Commission for almost 10 years. Read more and learn about endorsements for Tory from members of Mr. Olson’s own party.
Sierra Club Endorses Molly Duffy, Citing Her Work
The Sierra Club’s Southeastern Pennsylvania Group is endorsing Molly Duffy for Tredyffrin Supervisor. In a letter to their members, Sierra Club political co-chairs Bill Brainerd and Jeanette MacNeille listed Molly’s accomplishments in encouraging purchase of electricity from renewable sources, developing the township’s Green Action Plan, building sidewalks to schools, and connecting Paoli to the Chester Valley Trail as reasons for supporting her.
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