Now I know why this newspaper has turned into nothing more than a paper for the bottom of your bird cage. The writers are too busy with their music and the editors are busy telling the writers to make sure they don’t offend anyone and to play only politically correct music. If their playing is as bad as the paper has become then they need to find something else to do.
Andy,
Budget Oversight Bridgeport has been following the money in the City for about five years. THERE WAS A FINAL MONTHLY REPORT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OVER 20 YEARS for 2013. It revealed illegal Council activities when coupled with the Annual Purchasing report generated about three years ago per Ordinance instructions from the previous decade. It proves when one gets access to the info, IF ONE CARES ABOUT TAXPAYERS, some light can be shed on the darkness. And when there is light, fingers can be pointed at issues or problems that need correction. Those who have been elected or appointed are free to pay attention. But pretty soon if they ignore or avoid the issue, they begin to own it.
In the same way you may look at a news organization. The CT Post has received multiple articles about City money and Council activities. Have you seen them in a news article? On the Op-Ed page or contained in an editorial? Is there a reason for this? Popular wisdom would suggest you look to the money once again.
Publisher thought? Investigation into irregular doings takes reporter power and time. We have less than ever of these resources. The paper receives a good stream of revenue from the City directly for legals and RFP/RFQ etc. And some Finch supporters are also significant advertisers. OMG!!! Let’s support the status quo. Is that what is ongoing? Until the scandal(s) hit(s)? Time will tell.
Now I know why this newspaper has turned into nothing more than a paper for the bottom of your bird cage. The writers are too busy with their music and the editors are busy telling the writers to make sure they don’t offend anyone and to play only politically correct music. If their playing is as bad as the paper has become then they need to find something else to do.
Andy,
Budget Oversight Bridgeport has been following the money in the City for about five years. THERE WAS A FINAL MONTHLY REPORT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OVER 20 YEARS for 2013. It revealed illegal Council activities when coupled with the Annual Purchasing report generated about three years ago per Ordinance instructions from the previous decade. It proves when one gets access to the info, IF ONE CARES ABOUT TAXPAYERS, some light can be shed on the darkness. And when there is light, fingers can be pointed at issues or problems that need correction. Those who have been elected or appointed are free to pay attention. But pretty soon if they ignore or avoid the issue, they begin to own it.
In the same way you may look at a news organization. The CT Post has received multiple articles about City money and Council activities. Have you seen them in a news article? On the Op-Ed page or contained in an editorial? Is there a reason for this? Popular wisdom would suggest you look to the money once again.
Publisher thought? Investigation into irregular doings takes reporter power and time. We have less than ever of these resources. The paper receives a good stream of revenue from the City directly for legals and RFP/RFQ etc. And some Finch supporters are also significant advertisers. OMG!!! Let’s support the status quo. Is that what is ongoing? Until the scandal(s) hit(s)? Time will tell.
Pie the slugs! The Bridgeport Factory Band rules forever!