Sounds like someone has a personal axe to grind.

Most folks purchase things from out of country. Considering that, out of state isn't so bad.

Thank you Ed for your comment. Much lip service is paid to supporting local businesses by candidates for city council and also by sitting members of the council.

All of my promotional materials were purchased locally when I ran for Greensboro City Council.

Having been a small business owner for over 25 years, I understand the importance of buying locally. I practice what I preach.

Thank you again for your support of local businesses.

To nitpicker: There is no personal axe to grind on my part.
Just think, nitpicker. One person, is the highest paid city employee. The other sits on the commission, of whom, the other person, overseas that city department.
Point, nitpicker. I know businesses must seek every avenue there is to sustain their business. But, guess what, nitpicker. We're dealing with campaign literature/brochures/logos?/etc., etc., etc. You mean to tell the respondents of my opinion, that Pennsylvania has better graphic designers than Greensboro? How hypocritical of you! Why such a response to you? I've read your comments on other issues. I am concern of how people use their influence by disguising their motives and intentions. What was all your dialogue about? Frustration?
Like I said. I have no axe to grind. How many times has the voters of this city turned down the many referendums that was placed on the ballot, regarding the coliseum? Think about it, nitpicker.
I believe in this city, and the strength of it's people. I support my community strongly, for the betterment, not for the "bitterment."
Aloha!

Diane,

You ran a classy campaign. I would have voted for you had you been in my district.

Thinker,

The reason I thought it might be personal is because you sounded like someone who was in the business of graphic design. Most people would not automatically assume "graphic business" meant campaign literature.

You came across as someone who hastily wrote something in response to a button being pushed.

It's one thing to submit immediate, unedited thoughts in a forum such as this. It's another to submit it to be published in the newspaper for all subscribers to associate with your name.

To be honest, your letter in its entirety wasn't very clear or easy to understand. I'm also having problems figuring out what you are talking about in your response to me.

From your letter, one cannot easily ascertain who exactly you are talking about or who is running for city council. You name two names but use the singular 'he', 'anyone', 'his' in the next sentence. Are you talking about Matt Brown, Kevin Green or both?

Then in your response:

"What was all your dialogue about"

ALL my dialogue? What three short sentences?

"You meant to tell the respondents of my opinion that Pennsylvania has better graphic designers..."

What respondents? Did I say ANYTHING about Pennsylvania? Honestly, I don't know if they may have received a better price or product from the company in Pennsylvania than they did here. Where was your last car from? Last shirt? Last pair of underwear?

"Think about it, Nitpicker"

Okay, I thought about it. Still can't see where referendums about the Coliseum have anything to do with the graphic business mentioned in your lte.

I don't know you. Your moniker seems familiar. But frankly, you come across as irrational and with a temper. And I can say that with some degree of authority cause it takes one to know one.

:)

If these candidates are exercising fiscal responsibility by shopping for reduced prices for their campaign material, then I think I'd LIKE them to be on the Council!

nitpicker, this is thinker.
For someone who is in the know of things, especially what's going on in Greensboro. You show such a innocence of naivete. I'm sure you read the RhinoTimes? News & Record?
It baffles me that you would assert yourself as being benign to events that surrounds your thought process. Get with the program!
So, you think that a candidate, Kevin Green, who is running for at-large seat for city council. Talking about his concern for the growth of this city, and yet, through Matt Brown, takes his graphic work for his campaign to Pennsylvania, should be taken lightly? How many jobs have been shifted off somewhere else, due to people like Mr. Green and Mr. Brown? How many more will follow? Yet, you're one of those "concern citizens" who screams wolf!!, everytime the city council or the county commissioners raises taxes.
Oh, as far as my being irrational? Gee, you must live in a bubble. Like a bubble gum! Chewing, chewing and chewing. And can't taste the flavor.
Temper? You should be going through "men-a-pause!"
Question; Is it safer to be led by a blindperson, or a person who can see? Just a thought.

'E maka i noa, kamakua, e' keiki, o meka uhane hemolele, Iesu Kristo, no. Amene.

Auwe! You missed it just a little. It should be given in reverence.

'E maka i noa, e' kamakua, o'keiki, e' meka uhane hemolele, Iesu Kristo, no. Amene.

Your interpretation in English?

E'hoomaika'i, e ke kapule, ke Akua.

Aloha ke Akua.

To Astro boy: That's what they show now. But, should they get elected. Will they be fiscal responsible then? Good comment though.

I'm no interpreter. I apologize.

Aloha ke Akua really says it all. Wish I could be more like that sometimes.

Peace.

To nitpicker. Thinker, here.
I do admit, that my written thought of the subject matter, was to the extent, vague and ambiguous. But, if you keep up with the happennings in this community, you would surmise the premise of whence my thoughts came from. True, it did push a button. But not in a negative tone to reflect my thoughts on how candidates do their business/politicking, etc.
It is how they relate to the voters in their quest to establish rapport for their goals. Mind you. The information that I received pertaining to the "campaign" for Mr. Green, was from the News & Record. Plus, other articles on the subject; when the city manager was interviewed, along with a few other city leaders. So, in my mind, it is "implied perception." Only because, those involved would not comment, or those who were asked to answer (city manager), disguise the actual intent of these fine citizens who want to lead this city. Wouldn't you question the intent, whether it was ethical or not? Not to mention the Jim Black affair? Things of this nature can surely give potential fine candidates a "BLACK EYE!" Yes, pun intended.
I was very appreciative to know, that you, a person of extreme knowledge would send me the Trinity verse in Hawaiian. Yes, what you wrote is, "In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, through Jesus Christ. Amen." In my response to you, in English, "Blessed be to God."
And how fitting, that you were to recite, "Aloha ke Akua," which means, GOD IS LOVE!
So in closing, I thank you for a very uplifting intellectual exchanging of the mind(s).

Where do people come up with this kind of stuff?

To Anarcho-capitalist:

Whatcha'ya talking boy! Explain, your ignorant self!