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*************October 30, 2000**************
The following letter was snail-mailed to LMHS:
Ernie Parisi, Administrator/CEO
LMHS
103 W. Lampasas
Llano, Tx. 78643
Re: Open Records Request
October 25, 2000
Dear Mr. Parisi:
This is a request for information under the Texas Public
Information Act, Ch.552, Gov't Code, Public Information. Access to
following documents is respectfully requested:
1. All employee "expense reports" for the last five calendar years.
In an effort to delay and make access to information as difficult
as possible, once again sir, you have chosen to disingenuously and
dishonestly employ semantics and sophistry to stonewall the earlier
Open Records Request of October 11, 2000.
Just as pointedly, it does not take a rocket scientist or an
attorney to read and understand the English language. The earlier Open
Records Request clearly sought all documents germane to Hospital
expenditures on employee expenses.
Certainly, sir, you're intelligent enough to know damn well the
"expense reports" are and were included in the request. ... Or have I
mistakenly given you too much credit?
You have foolishly chosen, however, to obfuscate and delay the
request by petulantly and arbitrarily requiring further written
response to access the documents. This publication has gladly and
cheerfully complied, and sincerely thanks you for the additional fodder
for the website.
Regards,
Tim Chorney, Publisher
The Llano Ledger
http://maxpages.com/llanoledger
Rt 2 Box 464A
Buchanan Dam, Tx. 78609
cc: Llano Ledger website
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Relieved there're only two weeks to go? Sick of the disingenuous
promises and phony crowing by both major Presidential candidates?
Luckily, there's been relatively little media advertising in Texas
since Bush clearly has the Lone Star State sewn up. Apparently, Al "The
Bore" Gore and George "The Tush" Bush wisely know dollars are far
better spent elsewhere. Aren't we lucky? ... Of course, there may be a
last minute blitz.
Impressed with the debates? Think we learned anything new? With the
exception of the last, the first two were canned, well-choreographed,
and painstakingly rehearsed. The third, however, was a bit more
interesting and free-wheeling, giving both candidates an opportunity to
confront one another.
Sadly, the questioning in all three pageants, however, was
outrageously "softball" in substance. Of course, that's precisely what
both wanted. Despite favorable poll results, Ole' George's performance
left much to be desired. The glaring lack of substance and specifics
came as no surprise. The Governor's lack of experience and knowledge of
national and foreign issues stood out in all its "glory".
-- Not that the Veep's performance was any better. Poor Al couldn't
find himself. Concerned about his supposed aggressiveness during the
first televised charade, he went to the opposite extreme during the
second "love-fest". Still unsure of himself and poorly served by his
handlers, he somehow found the middle ground during the final
encounter.
Not surprisingly, Presidential debates are no more than beauty
contests. Not a supporter of either candidate, this writer, however,
thinks Gore would have cleaned the Governor's clock had he taken off
the gloves and ratcheted up the rhetoric during the first debate. It
would have certainly made for a far more interesting and meaningful
encounter. Viewers would in fact have clearly had the opportunity to
see the substance or lack thereof of both candidates.
More importantly, had Nader, Brown, and Buchanan been invited to
the debates, there would have been fireworks. The independents would
not have allowed the Governor and Veep to remain safely enshrouded in
their carefully choreographed and constructed cocoons.
All three are gifted debaters and would have seriously embarrassed
Gore. Bush would have been flat on his ass. Of course, we'll never know
since the Democrats and Republicans have a stranglehold on the
Presidential election.
Think your taxes will drop if either Gore OR Bush is elected? Think
again. Should Gore get the nod, expect further erosion of Second
Amendment rights. Think environmental laws, rules, and regulations are
unreasonable and burdensome? Sadly, you haven't seen anything yet.
Wait. It will get far worse if Al becomes President.
Should Ole' George occupy the Oval Office, abortion rights will be
seriously placed in jeopardy. Religious zealots will certainly have
their best chance of outrageously and arrogantly telling a woman what
she can and can't do with her uterus. The Governor, as President, would
certainly do his best to appoint fascist justices to the Supreme Court.
-- Justices similar to Scalia, Thomas, and Rehnquist who outrageously
"legislate" from the bench. Of course, if you're a right wing fascist
you NEVER call it "legislating". Disingenuously, dishonestly, and
amusingly, the Right prefers the "strict constructionist" label.
Bulls--t is bulls--t, whether it comes from the Right or Left, no?
Think Ole' George's conservative? Think again. While federal
spending has dropped over the last few years, spending here in Texas
has sharply increased. Healthcare is a serious problem nationwide.
There are approximately 15% of us without insurance. Recent studies
indicate the uninsured are not receiving adequate care, despite federal
laws preventing hospitals from denying indigent treatment.
Medicaid in Texas is, and has been, in crisis. Strangely, the Governor
has ignored the issue. Why? Simply put, it's directly related to
welfare reform. While the economy is indeed booming for the "haves",
the "have-nots" are relegated to minimum wage jobs without healthcare
benefits. ... Remember, we've become a service economy.
Should the Governor become President, think he'll ignore his elderly
constituents and continue denying them prescription drug coverage?
Don't bet on it. The pressure will be enormous on any future occupant
of the White House, -- regardless of party affiliation. The endless
greed of pharmaceutical corporations guaranties it. -- So does the
outrageous avarice of healthcare providers, -- surely, sadly, and
ultimately leading to socialized medicine.
Should the election be as close as current polls seem to indicate,
it will be because of the overwhelming negatives of both candidates.
Pundits whined about the relatively large number of undecided voters
prior to the debates. While those at both political extremes may be
satisfied with Bush or Gore, those truly in the center are certainly
not.
Interestingly, there has been little anticipatory salivation by either
the Democrats or Republicans regarding congressional races. Think the
First Lady will win New York despite nearly eight years of negative
political baggage? We'll see.
Certainly looking forward to the retirement of Ole' Bill come
January 20, though. Despite having never voted for nor supported the
President, the relentless political assault by the fascist Right for
eight years has been stunning, -- and tiresome. Particularly surprising
since the President gave the GOP most of what if wanted during its
"Contract With (ON) America." In fact, Ole' Bill's been a better
Republican and more "conservative" than Bob Dole. ... Clearly, why he
won a second term, -- retiring the former Senator.
Politically speaking, while this writer couldn't care less who the
President has or does not have sex with as long as it's a consenting
adult, his handling of the affair after disclosure was abominable.
Instead of courageously telling the press his personal life was
nobody's g-ddamned business, he chose instead to lie to the American
people. While his impeachment by a hypocritical House was outrageous
and constitutionally abusive, the President should have done what was
honorable, and resigned in disgrace. -- Not for having had illicit sex,
but for having lied to the people.
While Ole' Bill would indeed be wise to keep his fly zipped, the
affair was in fact nobody's business, -- but his and that of the First
Lady. The hypocritical ranting of the Extreme Right was intensely
amusing, especially considering the outrageous philandering by many of
his most outspoken and ardent critics. ... Amazing how easily we always
spot the speck in the other guy's eye, isn't it?
Sadly and crudely put, the problem with most men is they think with
the little head hanging between their legs rather than the big one
sitting on their shoulders. ... Their thoughtless aggressive stupidity
causes enormous pain to wives needlessly and outrageously aggrieved and
betrayed. If the First Lady is willing, however, to tolerate the
philandering, it is her business and choice.
While the fascist Right hypocritically champions monogamy, it
engages in as much philandering as everyone else. -- One reason the
divorce rate has hovered at 50% for the last 30 years and at 60% for
recent marriages. While monogamy may work for some, it clearly does not
work for all, and certainly not for a lifetime. The problem with
society is that we can't either accept or admit this fact. In fairness
to men, many have been victimized by philandering wives. ... One reason
of many why this writer is SO damned grateful to have wisely remained
single after being divorced years ago.
All joking aside, it is Chelsea however, who is the ultimate victim of
the President's behavior. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to
understand she must have been mortified to say the least. Most
pointedly, how could Ole' Bill have even looked his daughter in the
eye? Then again, we have a President who disingenuously and dishonestly
argued the meaning of the word "is" during prosecutorial questioning.
Employment of sophistry and abuse of semantics are outrageously
dishonest and designed to insult the intelligence of their intended
target, -- whether this writer or you, dear readers. This is precisely
why this publication has aggressively and relentlessly held the feet of
LMHS Administrator/CEO Ernie Parisi to the fire. With gusto. Hey,
Ernie. Time to finally wake up, pal. You're making a jackass of
yourself. Indeed, a sorry spectacle. Credibility? What the hell's that,
right, sir?
Amazing how often Republicans think they're above the law while
hypocritically accusing Democrats of all kinds of legal indiscretions.
Recent case in point? Alleged poll site electioneering by Lt.Gov. Rick
Perry in Austin last week. Seems dear Ole' Rick conducted a press
conference crowing about Ole' George in vicinity of the polling area,
immediately and conveniently after early voting.
Apparently, State statutes prohibiting electioneering at polling
sites do not apply to the Lt.Gov.. Interesting, isn't it? Had it been a
state official supporting Gore, Nader, Brown, or Buchanan, think he or
she would have fared as well? The Aryan arrogance of the Right is
indeed stunning. Whatever happened to "personal responsibility", L.T.?
Oh. Almost forgot. It doesn't apply to Republicans, -- only the
unwashed, right, sir?
The Democrats are not without their share of hypocrisy, however.
See the recent mailing by the State Democratic Executive Committee on
behalf of incumbent State Rep. Bob Turner? Seems Ole' Bob is unhappy
about a Steve Freyar letter sent to voters. The incumbent is
essentially accusing the challenger of distorting reality. ... So what
else is new? ... Regardless of party affiliation?
Hey, Bob. Where the hell were you when Llano County jail-rape
victim Tina Wisdom was outrageously denied justice not only by a
District Attorney solely interested in protecting the Sheriff's ass and
"Good Old Boys" who "run" the jail, but also by sovereign immunity
statutes?
Readers are reminded a federal jury in Austin found that a rape had
indeed occurred in the Llano County Jail, but failed to award cash
damages due to sovereign immunity statutes that protect and coddle
corrupt and abusive officials.
Where the hell was Turner? His head was apparently lodged in a
bodily orifice that seldom sees the light of day. Simply put, Ole' Bob
did NOTHING legislatively to correct the injustice and see to it that
it never occurred again.
Now, he seeks re-election. -- Along with our outstanding District
Attorney Sam "The Sham" Oatman and his well-protected chum, Sheriff
Nathan Garrett. Don't 'cha love it? Both will remain in office despite
the outrageous miscarriage of justice in the Jail. After all, this is
Llano County, isn't it? ... Survival of the unfittest, least competent,
and most abusive.
Nearly forgot to mention the County Attorney. Ole' Cheryll, also
running unopposed, will remain in office as well. Nothing quite like
the "Ice Princess", is there? The lack of ethics and egregious
disregard for the First Amendment by this sad excuse for a "prosecutor"
is indeed stunning. Then again, this is Llano County, isn't it? --
Where taxpayers pay to get screwed, right, Counselor?
Wouldn't want Precinct 3 Commissioner Duane "The Pain" Steuven to
feel neglected, would I? This equally sad excuse for an elected
official is running unopposed and will be returned to office. --
Despite his deliberate shafting of Precinct 2 Constable Bob Cowart and
the disenfranchisement of the vote. -- Despite his enthusiastic support
of an expensive unneeded new Law Enforcement Center, outrageously
overbudget shortly after funding. -- Despite apparently no action by
him and his pals on the Commissioners' Court on removal of unlawful
$1/page copying charges designed to loot citizens and thwart the Public
Information Act.
-- Despite egregious violation of the oath he swore to uphold the
Constitution when he, his outstanding cronies on the Commissioners'
Court, in collusion with the County Judge and County Attorney all
cowardly elected to piss on the First Amendment. Remarkable, isn't it?
Readers are reminded this writer was ejected from Llano County Library
System computers for publishing the unflattering truth about dear Ole'
Duane and his equally corrupt and abusive pals. The First Amendment?
What the hell's that, right, Duane? Wouldn't want to confuse yourself
with the truth, would you, sir? Go back to sleep, Commissioner, you and
your pals have another four years to abuse and loot the taxpayers.
At the very least, however, why the hell not finish paving the roads in
Kingsland? Especially, since affected residents are willing to foot the
bill. -- I'm tired of listening to their complaints. Where the hell's
the money going, sir?
...Damned near forgot. Citizens aren't supposed to ask pointed
questions. -- They're only required to drop their drawers, bend over,
and take the shaft, while corrupt and abusive white collar thugs laugh
their asses off all the way to the bank.
Posting of next week's edition, November 6, 2000, will begin
shortly. Look for it on Newsletter Text V64 at the bottom of the Table
of Contents. The visitor count stands in excess of 35,200, -- another
excellent week and true testament to the shameless willingness of the
readership to "steal" this writer's labor. Certainly, you ought to be
proud of yourselves. Nothing quite like "character", is there? Readers
are advised this writer receives no renumeration from the banner and
pop-up advertising. They only pay for the website itself. There is no
personal compensation, nor are there desperately needed funds for
investigative expenses. Non-profit and outrageously unfunded by the
readership it serves due to greed, gut-wrenching fear, and the
continuing relentless intimidation of corrupt and abusive Llano County
officials, this publication remains as always beholden to NO ONE.
Tim Chorney, Publisher
The Llano Ledger
Tim Chorney, Publisher
P.O. Box 997
Buchanan Dam Tx. 78609
llanoledger@mailcity.com
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