Posts tagged ‘MN’
Society Is Going Off The Rails
Podcast Audio: https://commsolutionsmn.libsyn.com/episode-269-society-is-going-off-the-rails
YouTube: https://youtu.be/GpckyDgbIvE
It’s time once again to do the mess around. We are going to take you to some The Marcy-Holmes neighborhood association in Minneapolis is pushing to rename Marcy Park. I’m sure that no one even knows who William Marcy was, but yet we need to erase our history. Keith Ellison waved his hand, and the Minnesota Department of Education decided that there will be no alternate lunches given (i.e. peanut butter and jelly sandwiches) for students that have outstanding lunch debt. They have called this out as “lunch shaming” because it makes people feel bad to be singled out. A school district in North Dakota is scrapping the Pledge of Allegiance because it’s discriminatory and “simply not true”. We really are getting dumber by the day.
Golden Hills Elementary School in California is looking into starting an after-school Satan club. Is there no end to the attempt to destroy our kids? No report would be complete without a story from Robbinsdale Public Schools. There have been multiple gun and other safety issues at their schools. The District has stated for the record how serious they are about safety, saying that police will NOW be notified if there is a report of a gun on campus. They didn’t call before? The District has known about safety deficiencies in their schools for years, and they have done nothing to fix these issues. Also, Nikole Hannah-Jones (creator of the 1619 Project) is being invited to speak at the U of M, even though her garbage-history curriculum has been debunked.
We also discuss the craziness of the many races that are still not completely tallied, two weeks later. There’s no reason to not have these winners declared. Also, there is some talk about the state taking up the legalization of marijuana and sports gambling. We take a look at the possible consequences and how to handle it.
Have you checked out our Spotify playlist? At the beginning of each episode, Jason quotes some song lyrics that have to do with the subject matter of the podcast. Andrew never knows what they are, but now he can… and so can you! We’ve launched the Spotify playlist: “Community Solutions Music From the Podcast!” You can listen to Roundabout from Yes after listing to Episode 30 on Roundabouts… or kick back and enjoy a rocking playlist just for the thrill of it. We add a new song every week. Subscribe and enjoy!
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Welcome to the Dark Ages
Podcast Audio: https://commsolutionsmn.libsyn.com/episode-268-welcome-to-the-dark-ages
YouTube: https://youtu.be/frVZCxX-Pkc
Well, here we are. The Republicans found a way to screw things up again. The Democrats are fully in charge in MN. So what does that mean? What kind of policies can we expect? What can we expect in Southwest Light Rail? Will it get finished? What does that mean for the Blue Line Extension? Minnesota has a large surplus of taxpayer money. What will happen to all that cash? We have a hunch on who might be waiting with their hand out. Will there be any education reform to strengthen graduation standards? Will the right to vote on referendums go away? How will out-state Minnesota fare compared to the Metro? Will drugs be legalized or decriminalized? Will sports betting be legalized? What kind of mandates are going to come rolling down? Will we become an abortion destination, with taxpayers footing the bill? How’s crime going to look? There are so many questions, and we try to give you some answers as best as we see ’em. We are entering into a period where we need to be fully aware of what is going around us. We need to get better at knowing how to stand for what we believe and stop playing defense.
We will answer all of these questions and more on this episode of the Community Solutions Podcast!
We also discuss the success of Florida to clean up their voting system, and the continued failure of Arizona to clean up theirs.
Have you checked out our Spotify playlist? At the beginning of each episode, Jason quotes some song lyrics that have to do with the subject matter of the podcast. Andrew never knows what they are, but now he can… and so can you! We’ve launched the Spotify playlist: “Community Solutions Music From the Podcast!” You can listen to Roundabout from Yes after listing to Episode 30 on Roundabouts… or kick back and enjoy a rocking playlist just for the thrill of it. We add a new song every week. Subscribe and enjoy!
Don’t forget that you can also subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify!
Gotta Do A Little Digging
Podcast Audio: https://commsolutionsmn.libsyn.com/episode-267-gotta-do-some-digging
YouTube: https://youtu.be/dnQOu5-YCOM
There are a whole bunch of things to consider when you step into the booth to vote. We’ve heard so many times about how difficult it is to know which local candidates to vote for. It can be easy to cast a vote when a candidate is a Republican or a Democrat. They are a little more publicized. You kind of know where they stand on things. Nonpartisan races don’t work like that, and that’s a good thing. You have to do a little more work. There are usually a couple ways to vote for local candidates: randomly pick one or skip it altogether. It’s common to see fewer votes in these races. These races are too important for that. You’ve got to do some homework, and we’re going to go through our ballots to show how we do it.
There are multiple places to find information on local candidates. Find out if there was a local candidate forum and watch it. You can learn a lot, if the questions are good. Google the candidate names. You can go to view your sample ballot on the Secretary of State’s website. Candidate websites are linked to the page before you go to your sample ballot. There’s some great info there. You can go to the Secretary of State’s Candidate Filings and find some websites linked there too. We’ll clue you in to some of the buzzwords the radicals use. We’ll even shed some light on the dreaded backside of the ballot. You’ve got to go in informed. Don’t leave local races blank. Don’t just fill them in. Local elections really do matter.
We also discuss the latest KSTP poll, among others, and which statewide candidates are in some real trouble. We also make more bold predictions about next Tuesday.
Have you checked out our Spotify playlist? At the beginning of each episode, Jason quotes some song lyrics that have to do with the subject matter of the podcast. Andrew never knows what they are, but now he can… and so can you! We’ve launched the Spotify playlist: “Community Solutions Music From the Podcast!” You can listen to Roundabout from Yes after listing to Episode 30 on Roundabouts… or kick back and enjoy a rocking playlist just for the thrill of it. We add a new song every week. Subscribe and enjoy!
Don’t forget that you can also subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify!
They Need More Money
Podcast Audio: https://commsolutionsmn.libsyn.com/episode-266-they-need-more-money
YouTube: https://youtu.be/rGwVYwVmVRk
Today we bring you the story of some Minnesota cities that have asked for obscene amounts of taxpayer money to pay for things that they haven’t planned for in advance or that nobody wants. There hasn’t been so much begging for pork since the 1930’s.
Emily Larson, mayor of Duluth, took a taxpayer-funded trip to Washington DC in order to visit with lobbyists, senators, and whomever will listen in order to beg for money for the Arial Lift Bridge ($15 million), the Blatnik Bridge, the RAISE grant ($25 million), and more. It cost the residents of Duluth $932 for airfare and $647 for the hotel bill. At least the city will have room to live under the bridge they are trying to spend money on.
The Twin Cities Boulevard is back in the news. Minneapolis and St Paul are applying for a federal grant to ask for money to begin to move forward with ripping up I-94 through the heart of the Cities to put up a boulevard with stop lights. Who will stand up and stop this before it’s too late.
Chisholm hasn’t chosen to save money for a new fire station in about 100 years, so they are begging for other’s people money to do it. Aurora needs a new water treatment plant, and rather than saving for it over the last seventy years, they want a handout from the federal government.
We also discuss our bold predictions on the upcoming midterm elections and review the Oz/Fetterman debate for Pennsylvania Senate.
Have you checked out our Spotify playlist? At the beginning of each episode, Jason quotes some song lyrics that have to do with the subject matter of the podcast. Andrew never knows what they are, but now he can… and so can you! We’ve launched the Spotify playlist: “Community Solutions Music From the Podcast!” You can listen to Roundabout from Yes after listing to Episode 30 on Roundabouts… or kick back and enjoy a rocking playlist just for the thrill of it. We add a new song every week. Subscribe and enjoy!
Don’t forget that you can also subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify!
Punch Above Your Weight
Podcast Audio: https://commsolutionsmn.libsyn.com/episode-265-punch-above-your-weight
YouTube: https://youtu.be/jPPYIbVTMgc
Everybody in Federal, State, and local government, along with almost all businesses are pushing ESG scores…. you know, Environmental, Social, and Governance scores that business and government are colluding on to control anyone that wants to stand up and do it differently. It’s the climate change agenda, like no more combustion engines, retrofitting buildings, and reducing meat consumption. It’s the adoption of anti-white, pro-LGTBQ agenda, CRT promoting practices. It is also the rules around these actions that dictate city ordinances, put Equity Coordinators in every organization, and refuse lending to those with bad ESG scores. It’s so pervasive, so how do we cut this off at the local level? What power do we have?
We discuss some solutions for cities and counties that will help make them independent, instead of being reliant on the government that is trying to enslave them. This can affect lending and local government aid. Remember that money that comes from Federal and State governments comes with strings, so that they can push their agenda. It is also very important that cities strengthen themselves with a good city charter and a strong mayor. You must speak out! Give us your ideas in the comments!
We also discuss our favorite (and least favorite) states, our thoughts on the upcoming election results, and a conversation Jason got to have with Hennepin County Commissioner, Jeff Lunde concerning the Blue Line Extension .
Have you checked out our Spotify playlist? At the beginning of each episode, Jason quotes some song lyrics that have to do with the subject matter of the podcast. Andrew never knows what they are, but now he can… and so can you! We’ve launched the Spotify playlist: “Community Solutions Music From the Podcast!” You can listen to Roundabout from Yes after listing to Episode 30 on Roundabouts… or kick back and enjoy a rocking playlist just for the thrill of it. We add a new song every week. Subscribe and enjoy!
Don’t forget that you can also subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify!
Be A Team Player
Podcast Audio: https://commsolutionsmn.libsyn.com/episode-262-be-a-team-player
YouTube: https://youtu.be/2H19oe0l6Go
There seems to be a growing trend for political parties to get involved in and endorse local, nonpartisan candidates. These races were never meant to be politicized in that way. Dark money is flooding into certain races to elect people that are going to hold to a certain set of principles, such as criminal justice reform (i.e. getting rid of cash bail) or pushing the trans agenda in the schools.
Hennepin County Attorney candidate, Mary Moriarty, is a former public defender (which is troubling for someone that wants to be the top prosecutor), and her website is full of DFL endorsements. Then there’s all of the out-of-state and special interest money that comes in to sway these local elections. That’s not a crime. In fact, we’d never want to see someone stripped of their first amendment rights in supporting the candidate of their choice, but we’re not sure if it’s working to have these PACs donating millions and hiding their donors. Join in the conversation and tell us what you think.
We also discuss the recent passing of Mary Kay LeTourneau and why certain crimes and criminals are given tacit approval for some and not for others, and the state of the MN governor’s race.
Have you checked out our Spotify playlist? At the beginning of each episode, Jason quotes some song lyrics that have to do with the subject matter of the podcast. Andrew never knows what they are, but now he can… and so can you! We’ve launched the Spotify playlist: “Community Solutions Music From the Podcast!” You can listen to Roundabout from Yes after listing to Episode 30 on Roundabouts… or kick back and enjoy a rocking playlist just for the thrill of it. We add a new song every week. Subscribe and enjoy!
Don’t forget that you can also subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify!
Is There Anybody Out There?
Podcast Audio: https://commsolutionsmn.libsyn.com/episode-261-is-there-anybody-out-there
YouTube : https://youtu.be/vUHRWleClv8
Once again, we in Minnesota complain about our leadership in our state, counties, cities, and school districts. Yet, few people ever step in to try and run for office. All across the state there are local offices that go uncontested… and some don’t even have a single candidate! We don’t understand how people can say they care so much, and complain about their government, yet never do anything to change it. County Commissioner races, Sheriff races, County Attorney races, and Soil and Water Conservation Manager races are all going uncontested, and in some counties, there’s not a single challenger in any of their county-level races! There is not a single county that does not have at least one uncontested race.
If we are going to stop the advance of progressivism in our state, we have to run people for all of these offices. There are more than enough like-minded people across the state to change the political make-up of Minnesota. We just need to realize it and do something about it.
We also discuss the passing of Queen Elizabeth and our feelings on the monarchy and its future.
Have you checked out our Spotify playlist? At the beginning of each episode, Jason quotes some song lyrics that have to do with the subject matter of the podcast. Andrew never knows what they are, but now he can… and so can you! We’ve launched the Spotify playlist: “Community Solutions Music From the Podcast!” You can listen to Roundabout from Yes after listing to Episode 30 on Roundabouts… or kick back and enjoy a rocking playlist just for the thrill of it. We add a new song every week. Subscribe and enjoy!
Don’t forget that you can also subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify!
Unqualified
Podcast Audio: https://commsolutionsmn.libsyn.com/episode-260-unqualified
YouTube: https://youtu.be/hp6RTDeC-e0
The State of MN Department of Education is trying to pass new teacher licensing requirements. They are requiring teachers to assent to certain Marxist philosophies and agree to teach them to their students or they will no longer be able to teach in a public or private school. This crowds out every single teacher that disagrees with these philosophies. Educators will need to “demonstrate ideologically-driven content in their coursework” in order to get licensed to teach. This includes CRT, LGBTQ+ agenda, gender identification, Comprehensive Sexual Education, and other controversial topics.
They not only have to teach kids that they are either victims or oppressors, based on their level of intersectionality, but teachers have to examine and account for their own biases, as well. It supposes that we are racists, homophobes, and transphobes before we ever get a chance. Guilty until proven innocent, that is the new norm here in America. We have to make our voice heard now.
We also discuss Governor Walzie-Walz’s recent Esme Murphy interview at the State Fair. He claimed students only missed ten days of in-class learning over the COVID pandemic. Uhhh… false. Of course they tried to spin it later, but that’s a pretty ridiculous claim. Who’s paying attention? And why doesn’t anyone seem to represent the average person? Warning: rants a-plenty.
Have you checked out our Spotify playlist? At the beginning of each episode, Jason quotes some song lyrics that have to do with the subject matter of the podcast. Andrew never knows what they are, but now he can… and so can you! We’ve launched the Spotify playlist: “Community Solutions Music From the Podcast!” You can listen to Roundabout from Yes after listing to Episode 30 on Roundabouts… or kick back and enjoy a rocking playlist just for the thrill of it. We add a new song every week. Subscribe and enjoy!
Don’t forget that you can also subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify!
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