tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835047576276570746.post6185088085058545870..comments2023-05-27T02:08:17.530-07:00Comments on A Patriot Born Too Late: A&M? Really?Matt Ockerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16699384694613751467noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835047576276570746.post-59503422211657187302011-03-27T08:20:55.683-07:002011-03-27T08:20:55.683-07:00Yes Jared, both campuses had dorms prior to joinin...Yes Jared, both campuses had dorms prior to joining the A&M System. Remember, Kingsville has been around since 1925 and Canyon since 1910. Another thing both of these campuses have that Victoria doesn't is a much larger town in much closer proximity. So can we now agree that the line "proven track record in rural communities" is a lie?Matt Ockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16699384694613751467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835047576276570746.post-23751557008202369282011-03-15T10:15:45.305-07:002011-03-15T10:15:45.305-07:00A few of the comments were posted on EA's blog...A few of the comments were posted on EA's blog. Sorry for the confusion.Matt Ockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16699384694613751467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835047576276570746.post-11035863229132900472011-03-15T10:09:11.634-07:002011-03-15T10:09:11.634-07:00Are there a few comments missing from Jared here? ...Are there a few comments missing from Jared here? I'm trying to follow the conversation but there seems to be some missing or perhaps it's just my computer?Kylenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835047576276570746.post-69934118610100463922011-03-15T00:02:40.144-07:002011-03-15T00:02:40.144-07:00Too Bad I do not moneyToo Bad I do not moneyBIGJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01902308637000699137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835047576276570746.post-37713873765492983102011-03-14T20:22:16.473-07:002011-03-14T20:22:16.473-07:00I guess it is all a matter of perspective. Some pe...I guess it is all a matter of perspective. Some people are more than happy the way things are. My personal viewpoint is that it won't matter. If this State does not change its ways, we will not have much of a government at all anyway.Matt Ockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16699384694613751467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835047576276570746.post-80336366835398827082011-03-14T20:10:51.568-07:002011-03-14T20:10:51.568-07:00Matt.
Then,I guess we as a district is S.O.L for y...Matt.<br />Then,I guess we as a district is S.O.L for years to come.BIGJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01902308637000699137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835047576276570746.post-51212029898955874622011-03-14T19:41:10.127-07:002011-03-14T19:41:10.127-07:00I can't think of anyone who would want that jo...I can't think of anyone who would want that job. Even though I am a fiscal conservative, I think State Reps and Senators should make at least $100,000 a year. However, we should accompany the pay increase with tighter campaign finance restrictions, and impose very strict conduct standards on affiliations and activities with lobbyists.Matt Ockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16699384694613751467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835047576276570746.post-26044470751607827502011-03-14T19:21:25.986-07:002011-03-14T19:21:25.986-07:00Matt Ocker.
If you don't want to run, then wh...Matt Ocker.<br /><br />If you don't want to run, then who should? Does anyone have a suggestion?BIGJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01902308637000699137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835047576276570746.post-25696336579845722262011-03-14T13:51:38.058-07:002011-03-14T13:51:38.058-07:00That is a pretty funny comment Jared. I like that....That is a pretty funny comment Jared. I like that. Don't worry one bit about posting here as often as you like. That is why I created this thing.<br /><br />Anyhow, I want to be very clear. I am not insinuating anything negative about you because of your VEDC attendance. What I am challenging you on is the glowing reviews you are steadily handing out concerning anything and everything Victoria government. This is on you. You don't have to sing their praises, but you choose to do so. All I am asking for is a little honesty. From what I have seen here lately, I am pretty convinced that you could witness a human sacrifice on Main tomorrow morning, and find some way to explain it as noble.<br /><br />Far fetched analogy, yes, but I think you get what I am driving at. <br /><br />Perhaps some day I will introduce you to my retired friend who had to pay Urban Engineering for 6 surveys from start to finish on the construction of a small storage garage on his property. Maybe you can explain to him that Tom Schmidt is really a super guy, and there was no funny business going on with the City. I'll stand back when you do that.<br /><br />BTW, Guadalupe always has cold beer. Come on out and grab one sometime.Matt Ockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16699384694613751467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835047576276570746.post-36679111732509033742011-03-14T13:10:02.881-07:002011-03-14T13:10:02.881-07:00Well Jared, to be honest, I would rather see peopl...Well Jared, to be honest, I would rather see people who want to be considered philanthropic spend their own money. Don't you ever wonder why these "good citizens" who surround you always need public funds to "do good deeds"?<br /><br />I figured you would not give me a name. Your sidestep of that question speaks volumes to me. <br /><br />BTW, I don't appreciate the accusation (particularly a second time) of tossing around guilt by association. I have not done that, and you know it.<br /><br />At the end of the day, it is you that will have to live with yourself. If 30 pieces of silver does it for you, get after it. I am just not built that way.<br /><br />Very surprising that you serve on a board (which I already knew). Are you also of the opinion that these positions are only filled by a stunningly small number of citizens because of lack of interest? <br /><br />I am not a self promoter, but I will use myself as an example of how this is total crap. I ran for local office, spent $10,000 of my own money doing it, and received 48% of the vote. I won almost every single voting precinct outside the City limits, and was the first County Republican ever to win Precinct 14. Why am I never asked to "serve" on any boards? Do I not have any of the "skills" that you have? Take a stab at that one.Matt Ockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16699384694613751467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835047576276570746.post-88451019034077446682011-03-14T11:56:23.677-07:002011-03-14T11:56:23.677-07:00Couple of things here.
TPTB is The Powers That Be....Couple of things here.<br />TPTB is The Powers That Be. I presume you know the term.<br /><br />Are you serious that you don't understand my comment about K&T? Does K&T not submit bids for public contracts? Does your sudden jump into politics have nothing to do with your employment? Come on now, at least be a little bit honest.<br /><br />For the record, I have not applied "guilt by association." You are correct that I would not like it, and I am no hypocrite.<br /><br />"There are more good people at the Tuesday meetings than you think."<br /><br />Really?<br /><br />Have you ever considered the possibility that maybe you don't really know them? Let's play a game. You tell me which one you think is as pure as the driven snow, and I will prove otherwise.<br /><br />Jared, for me, the jury is still out on you. Presently, I want to believe that your intentions are noble. However, the more you talk, the more I wonder. You may be inquisitive as to why I am singling you out. The reason why is because I will do all in my power to ensure that the graft and corruption ends with the outgoing generation. You are a member of my generation, and I never want my children to be disappointed in me because I knew what was going on and did nothing. But don't worry, there are a few others that I keep an eye on as well.Matt Ockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16699384694613751467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835047576276570746.post-54807398793577295652011-03-14T11:44:28.121-07:002011-03-14T11:44:28.121-07:00"Well Jared, I can clearly see that nothing w..."Well Jared, I can clearly see that nothing will sway your opinion." <br /><br />An opinion is belief in something not certainly known. So when I know, it will no longer be my opinion, rather my knowledge. Hence, my reply on facts.<br /><br />"It will take you getting personally burned for that. Of course, you stand to gain by ingratiating yourself to TPTB."<br /><br />What is TPTB? I am not familiar. I am sure I will get burned. This happens in life. I have been burned before, but I think people are generally trustworthy. <br /><br />"You know, private individuals and companies build buildings too; not in Victoria, but elsewhere. I guess we can bank on seeing K&T Construction snagging a few contracts from Krueger in the near future."<br /><br />I don't know what you are trying to say. <br /><br />"Hopefully someday you will see the error of your ways. When you do, you will have a choice to make. You can either admit to yourself that you have been a fool and participated in evil, or you can turn your back on your Christian beliefs. The folks from the Tuesday meeting have already made that decision."<br /><br />There are more good people at the Tuesday meetings than you think. I don't like back-handed deals any more than the next Joe. I will continue to defend myself from "guilt by association." You wouldn't want this for yourself, so why label others with it?Jarednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835047576276570746.post-74060896823849349302011-03-14T07:46:57.728-07:002011-03-14T07:46:57.728-07:00I appreciate that Jared. I have written a response...I appreciate that Jared. I have written a response. It is my sincere wish that you really internalize my words, and not take them personally. In my opinion, you actually have some credibility right now. However, if you continue on your current path, that will no longer be the case. Let me know what you think.Matt Ockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16699384694613751467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835047576276570746.post-3531213858984606922011-03-14T07:01:38.708-07:002011-03-14T07:01:38.708-07:00justataxpayer,
That reminds me of a couple of yea...justataxpayer,<br /><br />That reminds me of a couple of years ago. I have some close friends that are A&M grads that will "loan" me their ring. It came about one day that I was applying for a job and I joked that I needed their ring. Of course, those great buds that I grew up with reply, "You this could be a good business venture."<br /><br /><br />Matt, btw, I replied to your question at EA's blog.Jarednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835047576276570746.post-38780329776681285492011-03-12T17:06:00.339-08:002011-03-12T17:06:00.339-08:00What happens the first time TAMU Regents make a de...What happens the first time TAMU Regents make a decision that Will and others do not like? Will they run for another system to give them what they want?<br /><br />Was there more than meets the eye to the recent appointment of Cliff Thomas to the A&M Board of Regents? <br /><br />I thought the quote from the A&M talking head was quite telling "if the legislature approves this we will accept it."<br /><br />Hardly a ringing endorsement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835047576276570746.post-54418276329265720892011-03-12T10:20:06.246-08:002011-03-12T10:20:06.246-08:00You can forget that. I am unqualified to be a legi...You can forget that. I am unqualified to be a legislator; I have a soul.Matt Ockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16699384694613751467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835047576276570746.post-574719583466269822011-03-12T07:09:42.518-08:002011-03-12T07:09:42.518-08:00I think Matt should run against Morrison.I think Matt should run against Morrison.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835047576276570746.post-61425634949020622432011-03-12T01:53:54.604-08:002011-03-12T01:53:54.604-08:00Is there anyone who is willing to run against Gean...Is there anyone who is willing to run against Geanie Morrison in 2012?BIGJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01902308637000699137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835047576276570746.post-89500351323083864062011-03-11T08:35:05.356-08:002011-03-11T08:35:05.356-08:00I read in the Victoria Advocate where some of UHV ...I read in the Victoria Advocate where some of UHV students think this is great. Thats ok. But what is great about it?<br /><br />One girl's thought of being aligned with "her dream university" is far from the truth. Darling you are not an Aggie. You will not be part of the Aggie Network, period. Your's and my rings will not look alike.<br /><br />I can paraphrase the gospel, you will knock on my door and say "I am an Aggie. And I will say, I do not know you." Aggies help each other. Just two months ago an Aggie called me on the phone looking for a job. I didn't have one but the first Ag I sent him, looked at his ring and hired him, immediately.<br /><br />That is the power of the Aggie Network. Darling, TAMU-V is not an Aggie School.justataxpayernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835047576276570746.post-49879200489261472602011-03-11T07:00:26.473-08:002011-03-11T07:00:26.473-08:00Well...some of those folks you mentioned have my p...Well...some of those folks you mentioned have my pity. It must be terrible to go through life only capable of 'thinking' that which you are told to 'think'.Matt Ockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16699384694613751467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835047576276570746.post-16451481837126083142011-03-11T05:22:39.189-08:002011-03-11T05:22:39.189-08:00Excellent blog, Matt!
I truly believe certain fol...Excellent blog, Matt!<br /><br />I truly believe certain folks have gotten myopic in their vision and have failed to fully consider ALL aspects of this deal.<br /><br />'Franchise thinking'--this is what is going on at the Advocate! The headlines, the slant of the stories--franchise thinking! Then the Einsteins of the community--Lamppost, Radiobabe, jlordtree! They suffer from the same misconceptions!Edith Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06623443279337364086noreply@blogger.com