[Vision2020] campaign contributions

[Tom Hansen]

Of course if you really wanted to start a controversy, you could:

 

1)  Open a business account at Washington Mutual under the name "Kill the
Baby Whales Foundation" (or whatever other sick foundation you can dream
up).

 

2)  Wait until the pre-printed checks (with the heading "Kill the Baby
Whales Foundation") arrive.

 

3)  Make contributions (using these checks) to Governor Otter, Rep. Sali,
and all the other self-serving larvae of Idaho in the amount of five dollars
each.

 

4)  Wait until the contribution checks are cashed, cancelled, and returned.

 

5)  Provide copies of these cashed, cancelled, and returned checks to the
Spokesman Review exposing the "Kill the Baby Whales Foundation" as one of
Governor Otter, Rep. Sali, and all the other self-serving larvae's
staunchest supporters.

 

Of course the "Kill the Baby Whales Foundation" will be proven, by Governor
Otter, Rep. Sali, and all the other self-serving larvae, to be bogus.  But,
by then, it will be like saying, "I would like to put an end to the rumor
that . . . "

Seeya round town, Moscow.

Tom Hansen
Moscow, Idaho

"We're a town of about 23,000 with 10,000 college students. The college
students are not very active in local elections (thank goodness!)."

- Dale Courtney (March 28, 2007) 

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From: vision2020-bounces at moscow.com [mailto:vision2020-bounces at moscow.com]
On Behalf Of Sue Hovey
Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 11:16 AM
To: Shirley Ringo; vision2020 at moscow.com
Subject: Re: [Vision2020] campaign contributions

 

My name is one you will find on Shirley Ringo's list of campaign doners.  I
also work as a volunteer in her campaigns for the Idaho Legislature.  I do
so for many reasons, but I will mention three that are important to me:

 

1.  No member of the Idaho legislature is more aware of the needs of Idaho
Public Schools, the students who attend them, and the people who work in
them than is Shirley.  She has stood steadfast in opposition to attempts to
erode the financial base of public education through vouchers and other tax
giveaways.  

 

2.  As a retired member of the Idaho Education Association, I have
appreciated Shirley's strong support for the idea that people in the
workforce have a right to unionize, bargain collectively, and be guaranteed
due process in workplace disputes. 

 

3. Shirley's dedication to the students of this state is evident through her
concern over testing mandates which may harm more than help students,
legislative attempts which would deprive students of equal access to a good
education, and her work as an ombudsman for those Idaho citizens who are
disabled, living in poverty, or need assistance in their efforts to access
programs which could benefit them.  

 

She has been my good friend for many years.  She is probably the most
ethical person I know.  I am proud to support her.  

 

Sue Hovey

 

 

----- Original Message ----- 

From: Shirley Ringo <mailto:ringoshirl at moscow.com>  

To: vision2020 at moscow.com 

Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 10:38 AM

Subject: [Vision2020] campaign contributions

 

Visionaries:

 

Since Donovan's remarks challenge my political integrity, I'll respond
briefly.

 

I have consistently supported campaign finance reform, but the majority of
Idaho legislators have not embraced it.

 

One of my regular supporters is the Idaho Education Association, of which I
am a member.  Their endorsement process involves completion of a survey
involving issues important to them, and an interview.  Typically, I receive
the maximum donation from them which is $1000 in the primary and $1000 in
the general election.  

 

A handful of teachers sometimes contribute also.  

 

My actions and votes absolutely are not determined by donations to my
campaign.  Probably those who donate to me most generously are favorably
impressed by my voting record.  My votes are not for sale - anybody whose
legislative action is determined by campaign contributions should resign.

 

Yes, Donovan, there are times when I disagree with the MSD.  On such
occasions, I work for change.  (I don't sue them.)

 

If anybody needs information on how to find the record of donors for any
Idaho candidate, let me know.

 

Shirley Ringo  

 

 

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