tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post3805513806189033394..comments2024-02-10T04:11:01.983-06:00Comments on The Hays County RoundUp: Our taxes are going up again, and you can thank the 2008 road bondRoundUp Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02650670108010693102noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-45661012807308421612009-09-07T04:28:08.997-05:002009-09-07T04:28:08.997-05:00I also agree with what Mr. Stern stated. Spending...I also agree with what Mr. Stern stated. Spending large sums of money during this economic depression is foolish at best.<br /><br />It also seems that building more roads will add congestion. Shouldn't the county look at public transportation options? Say, a good bus and/or rail network for Hays County towns?<br /><br />Seem as that option would benefit more people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-56622009675737258102009-08-17T16:26:37.361-05:002009-08-17T16:26:37.361-05:00I can appreciate your point about low water RE: fi...I can appreciate your point about low water RE: fire danger. If your tank is low and we are in a drought condition as a homeowner I will order a water truck to replenish my tank to a substantial level. I have both a well and rainwater backup. In the case of the household with rainwater only are they any more at risk than the household with a well that believes they are sitting on a lake when in Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07489027205391598685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-12956703084168299112009-08-17T08:26:33.883-05:002009-08-17T08:26:33.883-05:00Most lenders can't underwrite a deal like that...Most lenders can't underwrite a deal like that due to the insurance companies not wanting to insure the structure, since they think if a fire occurs, and the tanks are low, not enough water would be available to put out the fire.<br />It is gonna boil down to insurance company policies. The lender doesn't care if the house burns to the ground, because they are the first to be paid off. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-70144406388402736772009-08-16T21:24:22.180-05:002009-08-16T21:24:22.180-05:00Kudos Karen for looking into further rainwater inc...Kudos Karen for looking into further rainwater incentives.My incentive is free water. Oh yea the tank cost. Well free never really means FREE does it! I'm ordering about $6k worth of tanks and trying to get some neighbors involved to reduce my cost and I'm meeting with lukewarm at best.I've been collecting water in some form my whole life but another key is to conserve and reuse waterAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07489027205391598685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-84127546712353509732009-08-15T14:46:05.249-05:002009-08-15T14:46:05.249-05:00I will be watching with great interest the results...I will be watching with great interest the results of Tuesday's vote on the tax rate.<br /><br />Those who supported the road bonds should vote accordingly. Honoring one's commitments is part of the Texas credo. Those who turn tail will say it all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-36966366225385604802009-08-15T13:39:04.113-05:002009-08-15T13:39:04.113-05:00I just got my invitation in the mail to the annual...I just got my invitation in the mail to the annual LBJ birthday party and fund raiser for the county party. I think I will boycott this year. They're not getting a red cent from me. The place is in the Barton's backyard, 2nd year in a row. It's obvious that too many vested interests and 'go along to get along' types have been attending. I'm sure Commissioner Bullcorn will Dem switching to Independentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-9573945695719558332009-08-15T13:13:25.207-05:002009-08-15T13:13:25.207-05:00Unfortunately, Hays County Roundup blog has now be...Unfortunately, Hays County Roundup blog has now been hijacked by racists, bigots and fear-mongers. In the past intelligent thought-provoking dialogue happened here. Now, all we have is hate-speak (ie: Anon #1 and Anon #6 calling our President "uncle obama"). It scares the hell out of me to think that any one of you racist, bigoted crazies might actually act out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-44763651584639212102009-08-15T11:30:02.950-05:002009-08-15T11:30:02.950-05:00Ahole#1 should does like to ramble on...
Stern is...Ahole#1 should does like to ramble on...<br /><br />Stern is not a Democrat. Look at his voting record and his allegiance to the GOP as a long-time contributor. So, get off that already.<br /><br />You say it's not GOP or Democrat but then you jump on the bandwagon for ridiculing the Democratic sector of this county. So, get off that one also.<br /><br />You are part of what is wrong here Sick of Y'all...noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-35553681565889200742009-08-15T11:17:24.411-05:002009-08-15T11:17:24.411-05:00Grab your ankles and hold on...
It is not about D...Grab your ankles and hold on...<br /><br />It is not about Democrat or Republican. It is about issues, irresponsible elected officials and how people vote on/for them.<br /><br />Anon #1, Barton is a Republican in Democratic drag. He merely runs as a Democrat.<br /><br />Ingalsbe is a fence-sitter who falls off the fence periodically, ensuring her uselessness.<br /><br />Ford is afraid of Gloom&Doomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-39564191034397716692009-08-14T21:47:28.693-05:002009-08-14T21:47:28.693-05:00Yes, it is I your ever loveable and humble common ...Yes, it is I your ever loveable and humble common sense guy. I can see that the idiots are on the loose again. (Oh I am sorry, I guess I meant to say that the Democratic Party must have had a massive brain fart, and then all the goofballs decided to write at the same time). <br /><br />Can you not see the fallacy of your own idiocy? You are against taxes locally - and you blame "republicans&Anonymous # 1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-18568370256288513782009-08-14T21:38:36.601-05:002009-08-14T21:38:36.601-05:00“I say we all forget party labels totally, quit th...“I say we all forget party labels totally, quit the auto-voting and all become truly discerning independents.”<br /><br />Agreed, It doesn’t make any sense to choose a party in the local elections right up through Governor. Maybe it makes sense at the national level but I’m not sure of that either. Before moving here last year I nearly always voted Republican, then along came the dismal choices Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-72355833686017250242009-08-14T19:11:00.075-05:002009-08-14T19:11:00.075-05:00Oooh, I sure didn't get what I deserved when I...Oooh, I sure didn't get what I deserved when I did NOT vote for Will Conley. But I agree with the point in a broad sense that we get what we deserve, in a cosmic boomerang sense. Oh, and I voted AGAINST the road bonds, so I sure as hell don't deserve to pay higher taxes to the county for that. The road bonds were sold chiefly on making our roads safer, remember? I'll challenge anyone Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-7132088886605024402009-08-14T11:04:44.632-05:002009-08-14T11:04:44.632-05:00Why not blame the Soccer Moms and others that vote...Why not blame the Soccer Moms and others that voted for the damn road bonds. It seems we always want to blame the politicians, and God knows they are crap. They wouldn’t be there if someone didn’t vote for them or worse stayed home on Election Day. I’m tired of the situation where it goes wrong and the Reps and Dems chose sides and spit on each other. We as a people get the government and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-51367427068790627792009-08-14T09:16:55.918-05:002009-08-14T09:16:55.918-05:00Hey, anon #1, your brain is showing symptoms of fo...Hey, anon #1, your brain is showing symptoms of fossilization, a clear symptom of spending too much time in front of the boob tube watching Faux News and listening to your coterie of anti-american republican liars and spin masters. Please pay attention to the republican shills in your own local ranks, like Conley. He's a double dealer. DO NOT trust him at a card table, much less on the soothsayernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-40576238849353065852009-08-14T08:46:34.373-05:002009-08-14T08:46:34.373-05:00Anonymous #1, you are an idiot.
Stop trying to ...Anonymous #1, you are an idiot. <br /><br />Stop trying to change the topic to feed your own ego by attacking Stern and what he is saying.<br /><br />He is right. This bond was a special interest piece of crap. Just what we need, more taxes and increased debt during such hard financial times.<br /><br />It was a stupid special interest idea by Barton and Conley with Ingalsbe sitting on the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-32117377798596091842009-08-13T23:21:05.556-05:002009-08-13T23:21:05.556-05:00Oh great and mighty Peter...I hope your feelings a...Oh great and mighty Peter...I hope your feelings are the same in regards to health care. Once it gets nationalized or whatever finally gets adopted by the Washington jellyfishes, our taxes will go up and up and up to pay for this nationalized folly that still will not insure everyone. <br /><br />Are you not also opposed to this tax boondoggle? Can the folks of common sense for tax reform in thisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-406972795491072534.post-36577752260140276082009-08-13T18:57:35.633-05:002009-08-13T18:57:35.633-05:00I tried many times to tell Hays County residents a...I tried many times to tell Hays County residents about the road bond issue. I said it would increase taxes well above what the Commissioners were saying. Few wanted to hear it.<br /><br />The commissioners, Sen. Jeff Wentwort and Rep. Patrick Rose didn't win the first time. It took several elections and several political manipulations to frighten and/or deceive voters to approve this your neighbor, Peter Sternnoreply@blogger.com