When I created this blog 6 years ago, I was going to call it “Montco Cassandra.” A love of Greek mythology was instilled in me by my sixth-grade teacher (RIP Mr. Murray) who spun tales for as part of social studies class. According to Ancient Origins.net: “Best-known for her prophetic powers, within Greek mythology Cassandra …
Continue reading Parkhouse Politics: Six Degrees of Josh Shapiro
I wasn’t going to write about current Township Supervisor Candidate Jim White. I personally have quite an unpleasant history with White and it is my firm opinion that he should never be entrusted with any level of political power. The outsized animosity White bears for me is solely the result of my not supporting his …
Those of you that follow me on Facebook might have noticed that the Parkhouse issue resurfaced last month. I am currently working to update the Remember Parkhouse website which will have all of the details from seven years ago, plus the details of the new plan that Dr. Rifkin, the owner of the land, presented …
Step right up, step right up! Get your popcorn and cotton candy right here! Knock down three pins and win your girl a cupie doll! Sorry folks. I have to vent about something that has been bothering me for quite some time. Every day, Oaks residents are assaulted by the eyesore of what is supposed …
Continue reading Can we talk about this Carnival Stand on Egypt Road?
Hello again Gentle Readers. I have spent this “hiatus” contemplating the future of this blog. Having been unapologetically plagiarized twice—once by a local columnist—I began to wonder why I was giving away my content for free. Of course, the reason for this is the Red Pill. Those familiar with the movie The Matrix will remember …
Regular readers of this space know I have historically been pretty critical of this Board of Supervisors. However, I also think I have been fair and have called their actions as I see them. So when this Board does something right, they deserve to be acknowledged for it. Sure, there are still some dopey comments, …
Continue reading UPT Board Meeting Notes SE2 EP9 6/26: The Airing of the Grievances
It’s been said that politics is the art of the possible. Well, Gentle Readers, I’m in a very cynical mood these days and I disagree; politics is the art of opportunity. And nothing presents better opportunities for feckless politicians than a disengaged public: A public that doesn’t do their research, a public that remains blissfully …
Continue reading UPT Board Meeting Notes SE2 EP8 4/22, 5/6 and 5/20: The 411 on the Blah Blah Blah
Gentle Readers, there is an old saying, "We get the government we deserve." In Upper Providence, and elsewhere, anti-Trump sentiment propelled many unqualified people into office. While that's not the end of the world, since most people who initially run for office have no idea what they are in for, many of those elected officials …
Continue reading Upper Merion’s Mike Napolitan: No More Surprises
Yeah, it was the April 1 meeting, and yes, the title is completely predictable, but the joke is on all of us: Two hours and eleven minutes of meandering through a forest of willful ignorance on development. Your “Fresh Perspectives” Democrats, who promised you that they would “take your township back from the developers” revealed …
Continue reading UPT Board Meeting Notes SE2 EP7 4/1/19: April Foolishness
At their last meeting, the Board set aside the ridiculous pay-to-play ordinance as unenforceable. Now that that’s out of the way, it’s suddenly time to send out Requests for Proposals (“RFPs”) for the Township consultants. Coincidence? I think not. It’s time to pay the piper. The Democrat Party of Montgomery County demands tribute and Chairman …
Continue reading UPT Board Meeting Notes SE2 EP6 3/18/19: Time to Pay the Piper
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