Just for giggles how about a new take on "West side story." Please click on the header to be directed to the video on you-tube.

This is a very clever adaptation of the movie "West side story," by a group of very talented college kids. If your into the Internet and computers I believe you will enjoy the presentation.

This was posted by a friend on Face book this morning, and I thought it was time to 'lighten up' a bit, so............


Tom Ford

NO. 989

Group forces Congressional hearings on 1st. amendment rights. (please click here for the story.)

No matter which side of the coin your on, this is a development that cannot be ignored.

Our Constitution mandates the right of free speech and public decent with some exception's, and now we see that the current Government would usurp those rights for reasons that are not At all clear.

Fortunately we see that a private group has launched an investigation of their own into these possible civil rights violations, and apparently none too soon.

Stay tuned to this one folks, it's your freedom and liberty that is at stake here as if one pillar falls, can the rest be far behind?

"All it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing!"


Tom Ford

NO. 988

WELL WE HAVE BEAT UP THE DEMOCRAT, REPUBLICAN,LIBERTIARIAN, INDEPENDENT THING TO THE POIN OF NO RETURN, SO I WILL SHARE THIS.

This came from a good friend in Texas, who like all of us is sick and tired of watching our so called leadership make fools of themselves on the world stage!


"A NEW PHRASE IS BORN:"

"I knew someone would find a name for
our election process this coming year!"




ELECTILE DYSFUNCTION: the inability to become
aroused over any of the choices for President put
forth by either party in the 2012 election year.

Tom Ford

NO. 987

Abbott and Costello explain the Bureau of labor statics 'job report's' (please click here to read it from the FreeRepublic.

So as I understand this, it is quite possible for any Washington denizen, be they democrat or Republican to cook the books in their favor. Well I knew that anyway, but it does give the best explanation of this so called economic indicator that I have seen to date.

This is posted for your edification and entertainment only, so please read it that way and forget the snide remarks about either party as I will just delete them anyway when I see them.

Tom Ford

NO. 986

Crestwood Aldermanic candidates discuss the 'Courts' project and more. (click here for the Call newspaper story please.

Please click the header for a report by the Sun Crest Call newspaper on the candidates for Alderman meeting that Jackie Stock and I sponsored in January.

have questions as to what your candidate's platform is, or if your wondering about the state of Crestwood Courts as it relates to the forum ? This article will clear the fog for you and give you a better insight to the great candidates we have running for Alderman this April.

Tom Ford

NO. 985

Gasoline to top $4.00 a gallon by Memorial day! (click here for the story.

Interestingly enough the 'harmonic convergence' of labor unions, OPEC, and the Iranian problem see to have all come together for this problem.

In a related story the labor unions that represent at least 80% of the work force at our oil refineries have been told to stand by for a strike. The OPEC Nations are looking closely at lowering the oil output, and the Iranians continue to babble about closing the Strait of Hormuz.

I find it interesting that all this comes at a time when our political class is held in lower esteem than a twice indicted used car salesman. Now what if at just the right time a certain party could ride to the rescue and 'solve the problem' of high gas pricing just before the election?

Don't doubt the possibility for a second folks, this election is for the very soul of America, they know it and their willing to do whatever it will take to win it!

Oh, and by the way, not to be outdone the EPA has expanded regulations for generating electricity, as well as natural gas exploration that is sure to raise those commodities by at least 45%!

Please don't take my word for it, just 'Google' your query and you too will see what is going on. When you do verify it, get on the phone with your so called representatives and tell them it must stop!


Tom Ford

NO. 984

The Charter of the City of Crestwood. (click here to read it please.)

Ladies and Gentlemen, if you would please click on the header you will be directed to the City Charter which is the bed rock of Crestwood, and thus very important.

From time to time there have been those who would change it out of hand to suit their own agenda, or attempt to modify it for whatever reason, but it stands inviolate today thanks to the checks and balances put in by the framers.

Alas I am sorry to say it has become required reading in Crestwood as of late due to yet another attempted assault on it's very frame work. There are those forces who would make changes in it's chapter and verse to consolidate their positions for what ever reason, and this cannot be allowed to stand in my opinion.

Please take the time to read it and become well versed in exactly what it says, as well as what the framers vision was for Crestwood so you can oppose these forces when it becomes necessary. Remember we the citizens of Crestwood can call for a Charter review every ten years to make changes if wanted or needed. The last review and vote was some six years ago, so it will not happen quite yet.

I have lived here over 42 years and I have never been so concerned about our City as I am now! Please take the time to discuss this and other things with your Alderman, get involved in Crestwood Government, call the Mayor, but please make your wishes known so the forces who would change the charter and by extension our City will fail and our City remain the way WE like it.

"Just because you don't take an interest in politics dosen't mean politics won't take an interest in you." (freestyle translation from the Latin.)

Plato, 53 BC


Tom Ford

NO. 983

Translations of Common Euphemisms heard during the 'silly season,' AKA election year.

This was not written by me ( I received it in an email from a friend,) but it does sort of "tell it like it is," so read and enjoy.



Translations of Common Euphemisms

DEMOCRAT : REPUBLICAN :
Arsenal of Weapons: Gun Collection
Delicate Wetlands: Swamp
Undocumented Worker: Illegal Alien
Cruelty-Free Materials: Synthetic Fiber
Assault and Battery: Attitude Adjustment
Heavily Armed: Well-protected
Narrow-minded: Righteous
Taxes or Your Fair Share: Coerced Theft
Commonsense Gun Control Gun: Confiscation Plot
Illegal Hazardous Explosives: Fireworks or Stump Removal
Non-viable Tissue Mass: Unborn Baby
Equal Access to Opportunity: Socialism
Multicultural Community: High Crime Area
Fairness or Social Progress: Marxism
Upper Class or "The Rich ": Self-Employed
Progressive,: Change Big Government Scheme
Homeless or Disadvantaged: Bums or Welfare Leeches
Sniper Rifle: Deer Rifle with scope
Investment For the Future: Higher Taxes
Healthcare Reform: Socialized Medicine
Extremist, Judgmental,: Conservative
Truants: Homeschoolers
Victim or Oppressed: Criminal or Lazy Good-For-Nothing
High Capacity Magazine: Standard Capacity Magazine
Religious Zealot: Attends Church
Fair Trade Coffee: Overpriced Yuppie Coffee
Exploiters or "The Rich ": Employed or Land Owner
The Gun Lobby: NRA Members
Assault Weapon: Semi-Automatic handgun
Fiscal Stimulus: New Taxes and Higher Taxes
Mandated Eco-Friendly Lighting: Chinese Mercury-Laden Light Bulbs
Accepted Fact: Horse feathers

Kind of cute no matter what side you come down on, no?


Tom Ford

NO. 982

Ms. Eastman reverses decision by ? to allow gay couple to run in valentine race in White Cliff Park.

Please click on the header to be taken to the News channel 5 story. That's right folks once again in her short but stellar career our City Administrator has found a way to put us on front street in a dim light!

I have a copy an edict from her that basically says that she and only she can do the talking for Crestwood! Well she has been doing it, and so far I would rather have my 10 year old grandson represent me in the news.

Memo to Ms. Eastman, we live in the year of our Lord 2012 where believe it or not were not at all interested in sexual preference, race, gender, or creed when it comes to a race, consequently from now on please just have your people sign the form and stay off TV for a change!

Tom Ford

NO. 981

Meet the candidates night, Tuesday, January 24, starting at 5:00 PM at City Hall. Also see the attached agenda for the BOA meeting to start at 7.

Ladies and gentlemen please mark your calendar for January 24, 2012 to attend the "Meet the candidates night starting at 5:00 PM in the BOA chambers, Crestwood City Hall. The filing has closed and we have an especially qualified group of candidates who wish to serve the community to choose from. Please join Ms. Jackie Stock and me for a chance to meet them and find out their vision for Crestwood.

After the candadates meeting won't you please stay for the Board of Alderman meeting starting at 7:00 PM. This meeting (please click on the header for the agenda) is an important one for all of us to attend, if for no other reason than to watch the new City Administrator in action and gain some insight into her management style.

We all know that Crestwood is facing some tough economic times and it's not going to get any better soon, so what's her vision for cutting expenses to weather the storm? Hard times require hard decisions. Is Ms. Eastman the person that can and will make those hard decisions? Please stay and find out for yourself.

Please remember the words of the Greek philosopher Plato who opined, "just because you don't take an interest in politics dosen't mean politics won't take an interest in you!"

Tom Ford

NO. 980