RelentlessCritic:
You must be masochistic, but you can roll however you want to in life, just please stay the heck away from me and my family, especially when we're at any Buffalo Grove or surrounding community events. I say that because if you look at the pdf above, you'll read the email from Andy Shaw who has honored my work from the day the OTB legislation came to light in Buffalo Grove. Can you believe that I was the Better Government Association's GUEST at their luncheon honoring Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, and was asked to sit at Justice Stevens' table.... the longest sitting & literally legendary Supreme Court Justice Steven's table with approximately 8-10 other people??
I've never followed the numbers on government related issues as I've told the FBI on several occasions, though I understand numbers are interesting to them on local, state & federal levels. I ended up at the table in front of the honorable Supreme Court Justice of the United States of America, only because the head of the Environmental Law & Policy Center, Howard Learner, was next to Justice Steven’s table and BGA knew I needed to talk with Howard about Land & Lakes Landfill, which all went down just before the luncheon began.
BTW, my Recall was just after the luncheon, so you can imagine the confusion, being honored by the Biggest Watchdogs in Illinois, yet dishonored by Buffalo Grove Government, where past and present officials funded my Recall! Further, the Village Tavern hosted my Recall Party. Somehow they felt they'd succeed and all amenities were in place for the final numbers. The issue that always irked me was that Buffalo Grove Government owns the Village Tavern, and therefore our government makes money on all tax revenue etc...
So, in essence, by the laws of our Constitution and Country, from my perspective I feel that the government and government money was way too connected to my Recall, but I'm entitled to my opinion, as are others all over the Country that seem to be reading and watching the meetings from when I was an elected official. Unfortunately, when the BG Videographer passed away in 2011, nobody in our government knew his private password to access all of our uploaded Board meetings. The people were entitled to watch & examine them, as I was not only on the Board when the contract was voted on, but I WAS THE TRUSTEE that spearheaded getting our meetings on the web site! Sadly, those 18 months of enlightenment are no longer available for the public in BG and the community at large to access. Luckily, Buffalo Grove has DVD's for those that need to see the meetings, as do Trustee Beverly Sussman and myself, since I asked for copies when elected and Bev liked my idea and asked too!
I may post that email from Dave & Andy inviting me to sit with them and Justice Stevens.
As you hopefully are aware by now, Andy Shaw is the head of the Better Government Association, which is the BIG WATCHDOG in Government. Andy was the channel 7 political reporter for decades and then followed his passion, it appears. I am just a little Watchdog, but some call me a Pit Bull, ironically, given the breed specific legislation (BSL) I spearheaded and successfully got passed, once called the Stone Ordinance.
As far as your watchdogged-ness, let me give you some tips, since the people have been coming to me practically since birth, for my advice and opinions on issues that I didn't even know about, but am fortunately a quick study, when I care about an issue or person. Drop the pseudo-silly name, as nobody can take you seriously with the name RelentlessCritic, unless that is your real name, and if that's the case it explains much about your inner child.....Especially your cynicism in life. I am an idealist and believer that anything is possible if there's life. I fight for what others think is impossible or a done deal, and have proven that I was right time and time again. I've actually helped save lives, and I mean long before I was in government. After I was in government, I tried doing the same and still am, in various different ways. I've been called a "dyed in the wool" Activist by serious players and a "human rights activist" by many people that I have high regard for in life, as they are mentor-like to me.
I hold government's feet to the fire, not citizen's, RC, so what is your beef?? Yes, I put myself in the public eye, but only after Lake County Chairman David Stolman persuaded me to run for Trustee...it wasn't even a sparkle in my eye! I didn't know you could be a Trustee without a college degree, so it was not on my radar! When I got BSL legislation in the late 90’s I thought that one day it would be interesting to get involved in local government, but I was told that one must have a degree to be a Trustee, so the irony all the way around is incredible.
You sit back with your bogus moniker and appear to be masculine, so I presume a man in your subjective eyes. I am a woman. I use my words as I've taught my kids, which they do incredibly well, but I don't want to brag....but shout out to the Mom's out there, as we were born to brag about our babies, right? We are their cheerleaders in this sometimes cruel world. Anyway.... you criticize me for years under a protective mask named RelentlessCritic. On the other hand, I only comment in my name, as anything less would make me feel weak, pitiful & pathetic, but that's apparently what makes me part of a unique group, as I've been told.
What is painfully obvious is that you are no match for me as I am authentic and you are not. If you were, you'd comment in your name and not a silly, "trying too hard", masculine pseudo name. Instead you are the one that dishes it out and can't take it, as I leave myself vulnerable and open to your attack, since you know who I am, (where I live and my phone number). What I know about you is the following: You're weak, scared, nervous, cynical, for sale and need help. I'd suggest you start with counseling from any clergy, as they all are good, so long as they stick to their Oath and Moral Code.
I never took Judo, but I was the Mom that stayed at almost every practice and didn't miss anything so long as there wasn't a major milestone or life conflict.
My boys' Coaches are the Cohen Brothers, who are the legendary Judo elite athletes, Olympians and also the Olympic Judo Coaches for the United States years ago. Their sons have the same unique skill as well and famous around the world. My older son spent 11 years and my younger son 7 years with the Cohens. My boys became wrestlers, which the 2nd generation Cohens coach at the high school level, dominating all they are involved in. Truly, the family has athletic magic in their genes. You never want to make a Cohen mad, though I'd battle with them and stand with them on some issues of safety, which involved travel and great times in New York etc... Because of their high level of training and Militant Coaches, my kids understand their strength and skill and have never taken their Judo/Wrestling off the mat, other than having fun with friends, but never hurting people. When my boys spar in the basement I almost go "postal" as the big question amongst their friends is who would win if seriouslysparring/fighting. Hopefully, we'll never know, and fortunately they are the "real deal" best friends in life, which doesn't always happen with sibs. That's how I feel about my sisters too.
So with Judo, I just watched to make sure they didn't get hurt and there are very funny stories that one day you may read in a book. There's a stuttering story that should be a chapter unto itself. My kids sparred with some of the strongest guys (and gals) in the United States and on the planet believe it or not, hence why I sat through practices. I always spoke up and the Coaches still treated me like family and visa versa. What I gleaned is the concept of Judo: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/judo
ju·do (jd)
n.
A sport and method of physical training similar to wrestling, developed in Japan in the late 19th century and using principles of balance and leverage adapted from jujitsu.
a. the modern sport derived from jujitsu, in which the object is to throw, hold to the ground, or otherwise force an opponent to submit, using the minimum of physical effort
My husband taught me that you never ask a question for which you don't have the answer. And surely to hold back your best documents.... I also learned to reveal your hand (or in this case the crucial documents) only at the right moment. I made sure that many people have all my crucial documents. The round table and pubic forum is when I hope to meet you RelentlessCritic, face to face. Not face to mask anymore. I hope you'll tap out already, as this is becoming even hard for me to watch you suffer this way. Truce..... I forgive you, now you only have G-d to face.
You say you "intensely shined the light in the dark corners". Well you found what was in those dark corners. NOTHING. Absolutely nothing". An activist who finds nothing all the time is worthless. That is what you are. You are a worthless waste of tax payer money.
CORRECTION: I stand corrected on my misspelling of "mocksy", yet I remain wholeheartedly convicted on the definition as well as my usage of the word, as careless as my misspelling was. Again, forgive my form over substance that one isolated time, on that one word. While I'm not at all bothered with spelling, I know that Monikers are deeply troubled with grammar and punctuation errors. It seems rather obvious that my passion has recklessly obtruded my responsible spellcheck pattern & duty this one time. I hope that you at least note that I do admit and own when I make a mistake. To err is human. That's how I roll and equally call it like I see it...though I try not to focus on the small stuff, such as this. I invite all of you and hope to see you, and your likely alter-egos, with or without your masks, at the Public Forum which will be held at the Rotary Village Green, in BG 60089, coming soon. I hope that "your" diversion doesn't throw you "off track" for too long and that you can get over my reckless spelling of moxie. Let me repeat: I fully own that I spelled mocksy wrong and should have spelled it as it is defined: moxie. Take a deep breath now and go out in the sunshine....it's a perfect day with clear skies above. With continued prayers, from all faiths in G-d & Energy, the sun will shine forever in and around Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089, and on the people all over the planet. http://www.chacha.com/question/what-does-mocksy-mean
I've lived in Buffalo Grove 60089, unincorporated Deerfield, 60015, Glenview, Skokie, Lincolnwood, West Rogers Park, Vernon Hills, Scottsdale Az. and even Florida. I have true friends, some that I've made throughout my 51 years - the core from childhood. There's not one friend of mine that questions whether I "show up" in life, in the truest sense of friend. Whether it's milestones, birth, death, illness, crisis or just to "kvetch" to, as sometimes friends need to do - I'm there. I'm the best friend they could hope for, and they know that. Whomever you and RC are referring to, clearly aren't my real friends I assume, as I am acutely aware of who my real friends are. Unfortunately, I've had the unusual political experience to see who the "death bed" friends are, as my Recall was an attempt at my political assassination, as you well understand. I say attempt, because while "you" Recalled me, it was only because I refused to take my eye off the "Landfill" ball. Had I campaigned against it, you know I'd have been the 2011 President of Buffalo Grove, as I will share the stats that Retired BG Trustee, my Campaign Manager Brian Rubin provided me, demonstrating what my intense numbers meant. I had no ambition to run for President, but Braiman was freaking. Now he had to destroy Hartstein and me. My vote outcome was indicative that I had long won the trust of the people. Braiman was terrified & wanted it bad, and had never run a contested race. Game over.
When are you going to come into the real world? You did very well when you were first elected. You had support of the news media and many politicians. The public didn't know you and voted for you based on your endorsements. Well you managed to blow that political collateral within your first few months of offce. We the people now know you and we can't stand you. 75% of the voters said get out of town. Do you understand what 75% means? It means that 150% of the people buried in BG cemetaries would need to vote for you in the next election for you to come close. You have lost the endorsements of the media and the politicians that supported you. Try to get Rubin or Mathias to send a message in support of you again. It will not happen. So get real. You are a loser. Quit wasting BG tax payer time and money. And get some help. Sign yourself in.
Chuck P., even her new bff, Robert Sherman, seemed unhappy and embarrassed by Lisa's behavior at the last village board meeting. He went so far as to suggest the board can use him to educate people how to quickly and precisely state their issue at the meetings and then sit down. And by "people" he meant Lisa and whatever minion she has that week. The notion is laughable since only a leash and a muzzle could control that pitbull.
How arrogant are you to believe that after a year as the worst elected official in the history of a state, BG voters would then elect you President? How dare you insult our intelligence by presuming that we'd actually elect you to ANY office again after the mayhem and aggrevation you caused? If you had been doing anywhere near a decent job as a trustee there would have been no reason for people to ask for the recall referendum in the first place. And if you had been doing even a slightly decent job, you would have survived the recall vote without having to campaign- your performance would have stood for itself. But your performance was so aweful that voters had to put a stop to it before you did more damage to the community. No amount of campaiging could have swayed BG voters' opinions of you. You couldn't have talked your way out of a situation YOU behaved yourself into. You got exactly what you deserved- to be kicked out of office by 8,000+ angry citizens who needed to protect their community from you.
When are we going to hear back from your good buddy Sid Mathias? Why haven't YOU responded to the questions I asked you about him? Why didn't HE publicly support you during the recall, and why hasn't weighed in on your water quality concerns? You said you were close with him, the least he could do is show you and your cause some support right now, when you need it the most. And what about the countless other political "friends" you claim to have? WHERE ARE THEY MS. STONE? If your cause is just, they should surely be at your side, along with the scores of other friends that you claim worship the ground you walk on. ANd don't tell me to wait until your silly little party in the park- if they cared, they'd be speaking out right now. For those who are interested, Mathais was wandering around the BG art festival yesterday and I bet he'll be there again today. Maybe you can ask him how he feels. Or, contact him at: District Office: 4256 N. Arlington Heights Rd, Suite 104 Arlington Heights, IL 60004 Phone: (847) 222-0061 Fax: (847) 222-0062 Springfield Office: 200-1N Stratton Building Springfield, IL 62706 Phone: (217) 782-1664 Fax: (217) 782- 1275 We need to know where he stands on the BG water quality issue. It is time for him to make a puiblic statement. Does he agree with the findings presented by Mr. Boyson, or does he share Stone's concerns that there are problems? He owes us a response.
I am way to busy "moving" many serious issues, which is why I didn't campaign against their Recall in 2010. Had I done so, they would likely have been, at least, Recalled, in my opinion. I've "Shone & Shown" some light. But now Democracy, following "State Statute" needs to do "bring it". Once and for ALL! I've done my share, whether you agree with my positions or not, & now the people at some 'boiling' point, must rise up, be Heard & Counted, as they've been forewarned & forearmed to their local government. If I were to circulate petitions, which isn't worth any more of my time, then yes, I'd agree with you Peter- it would not be difficult to unseat one or more of them. Piece of cake, I believe - but that's your job if you feel lack of trust, disgusted & want solid answers - with proof positive. It's got to come from the heart, which I think many citizens feel but don't have the time, money or energy to invest, nor do they think politics & government can ever change. FACT: It won't if they don't try! I've done my part & have never let up on ALL I discovered - as you may have read in the past. I don't believe that perfect government is attainable, sadly given human nature, but we deserve better than what we've got, for sure. People have only themselves to blame for giving it up, sitting silent and silently complaining behind the safety of their closed doors. Historically, actions speak louder than words....which is what is needed for change, IMHO.
Hate to break it to you sweetheart but "campaigning" against the Recall would be like begging not to be executed. Your behavior had an end result you deserved and no amount of campaigning, begging, or anything else could have stopped that train. You got what you deserved: fired by the masses.