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The county commission this week and the Sheriff soon will come under fire for taking a hardline stance against illegal immigration. Yet, their positions are correct. This is not a "good people on both sides" debate.
Commissioner Diana Finegan is taking heat in the local media for bringing an organization's resolution to the board for consideration. Bias blinds other media to seeing she is objectively doing her job effectively by doing so.
We all know the power of first impressions but that shouldn't dilute the importance of having second thoughts.
A philosophical thought experiment makes the argument for why Republicans should not elect former President Donald Trump Speaker of the House.
Without a single vote in dissent, the Democrats unity joined by eight emotional Republicans have done something never before done in the history of the country.
Splitting time between two jobs is tough. Giving someone an opportunity to succeed is what the county should be doing - not making someone's already difficult job harder.
Former President Ronald Reagan said that freedom is never more than a generation away from extinction. While that is true, it also applies to decency, and that generation has now passed.
The existing members of the LAB used a blatant falsehood as a reason to appoint their most recent colleague. Their choice was the right one, but today's episode is about why the truth is important.
Yesterday, the board voted to approve an 18% tax increase. But the lead story in the Chronicle was about the libraries. Does the media have a responsibility to cover what is most impactful to us?
Just Wright Citrus quoted an email with several questions written to Commissioner Diana Finegan. I decided to answer.
It's not often that a governing body is more objective than an established newspaper, but a lingering issue demonstrates this board has achieved that benchmark.
The local media this week has been firing shots at the commission over the board's ability to plan. These accusations overlook the fact that we're just in the early stages of what's to come.
A psychological principle explains why I would be terrible at hiring a new tourism director and what the county is hopefully doing to keep a misstep from happening.
The Chronicle is showing a troubling pattern of story reporting that only further proves a preexisting point about its coverage.
A structural breakdown of the emails reported in Just Wright Citrus this morning reveals a troubling trend perpetuated by those who claim to be pro-community.
Two similar sounding projects are quite different when the details are explored. One is being fast-tracked while the other is an example of what can happen when the disconfirmation bias is overwhelmed.
We all know them. Those that get up and yell at the commission. But today's episode tries to understand them.
Word choice is important, but today's Chronicle commentary section both in its syndicated opinion piece and editorial mistake the definition of what it is trying to say.
Today's episode focuses on a question: "what do you want to do out there?" to explain how we can shape our lives. However, this answer needs to be influenced by sacrifice, and there was no greater sacrifice than what those who lost their lives on 9/11 did for our country.
CCSO will be fully funded and it won't cost you or me as taxpayers any more? How did this happen? Persuasion rhetoric explains.
The commission has a preliminary budget hearing today. They probably won't be thinking of the Ancient Greeks when making decisions, but philosophy does provide a good guide in how to act.
From the ALA membership battle to the sheriff's budget, today's episode cuts through the politics and gets to the heart of each issue in the way the Chronicle editorial cannot.
Some things are outlandish to say or do. But somethings start that way and then become more mainstream as the media covers it. So should the media report on all topics, even the seemingly crazy ones, indiscriminately, or should the media self-select for the good of the audience?
The Chronicle is biased, but it is not on a left-right spectrum as often assumed. Today's predictable outcome of front page content demonstrates why objective standards are preferrable to subjective ones.
Government's role is to protect the people, past episodes have stated that premise, but today's episode argues against an activist FEMA to funding individuals for losses due to natural disasters.
Several agencies and people rose to the challenges presented by the hurricane. One media outlet did not.
Ever wonder why it feels like you're not even in the same reality as someone you are arguing with? The reason why is explained in today's episode.
A childhood fable makes us rethink our critical response to CCSO's emergency communication.
This educational episode helps lay the groundwork to a perspective-shifting ability to consume the news.
What we call something and what it actually is can be two completely different things. The American Association of Libraries appears to have lost its direction and its local support. But our mental health provider LifeStream is still clinging to a narrow majority of board support, even though what they're offering might no longer be what it sounds like.
Responding to the Chronicle editorial today, it almost gets it right but some inconsistency in analysis and one missing piece needs to be explored.
The GOP-sized elephant in the room is that by changing zoning and allowing a new commercial project in a neighborhood, the commission's unanimous decision yesterday to approve the Ozello camping site is not conservative. Today's show makes the case for why it is.
There are many ways to tell a story, but all must be at least somewhat based in the truth. Today explains a few versions of the ongoing saga at the Inverness airport and concludes why we found our happy ending.
This episode uses an existential question to frame a debate whether the time for at-large commission representation has come to an end.
Of five key stakeholders, there are two clear winners and two clear losers right now with one group stuck in the middle.
Yesterday set the stage for why closed primaries are not a bad thing. Today gives the counter argument and calls for election reform.
The first topic is a scathing rebuke of the Chronicle's editorial decisions today that wraps up with a look at the argument surrounding open primaries.
A tense situation went from bad to worse today and the one thing that could be Right Rudder's salvation also seems to be the one thing they are unwilling to do.
The city council chooses its new member tonight as some in the media are having second thoughts on who it should be.
Today's episode explores the one skill that might be more important than finding the truth in a situation. It relates to how local media reports stories, especially regarding Right Rudder.
Back to school for students today! Why are some in the media so bad at having conversations that are much needed to help our district succeed?
Yesterday the board came to a decision that is getting them labeled as anti-business by many in local media. But we need to slow down and consider circumstance to see the whole picture.
Meadowcrest can gate their neighborhood because of longstanding privacy protections guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. But how does this instance relate to another neighborhood?
The local school board race in district 2 is heating up with another candidate filed yesterday. But some seem to pale in comparison to others. Should they get out of the way?
In this hot take episode, two reasons emerge why trying to run a government like a business can cost the taxpayers more.
Let's get ready to federalllllll! A prediction of the 2024 contenders leads to an explanation of human nature in how it affects our editorial views.
The distinction between real life and the social media world can be difficult for some to distinguish.
Another budget hearing took place yesterday and much will happen behind the scenes in August. Here's what you need to know and how you can get involved.
A large back up and at least one accident occurred during the grand opening of Chipotle yesterday. Activist governments aren't bad when driven by a singular role.
After a brief rundown of this morning's topics in other media, today's show finishes the discussion surrounding CCSO's budget as a commission meeting begins today to hire new deputies.
Labels get left out today as we take the first of many deep dives into funding public safety for our growing county.
The board went against the overwhelming public opinion against the project. Today's show helps explain why that might be how it's supposed to work.
The residents showed up to make a statement before the board today. But will it be the right one?
An application process is ongoing to fill a vacant city council seat, although it looks like it will inevitably be retiring city manager Ken Frink. Here's the reason why the city should at least consider a fresh voice for the board.
This morning I wore a #teamRoyal shirt and yet still proudly am a diehard Prendergast supporter. Today's episode explains why these two things that some would see as at odds make sense in memory of the seven years since Phil's passing.
The Chronicle's rebrand launches tomorrow, but are outward looks the right thing to focus on?
While an initial take is not the right one, today's episode settles into a more optimistic view on the news of the Chronicle changing its press
One aspect of the commission meeting wasn't mentioned in the Chronicle's story about the subject nor in Just Wright Citrus' round up this morning. But it should be talked about.
A horrible personal prediction about the future of the county has actually led to some good outcomes as the new administration handles a distressing situation involving the tourism director.
The difference between morality and righteous was on display in Sunday's commentary section.
Twitter claimed that allegedly it was hard to find any display of an American Flag on the 4th in NYC. Why are we able to believe something like this to be true, even if it probably isn't?
Today's show quickly highlights some of the upcoming changes to the Concurrent in 2023 using a Long Island Republican who had a very bad week as an example.
Last week, I made some vicious comments on an otherwise innocuous story by Mike Wright about the Republican Party elections. Today's first topic details why I was so quick to respond so harshly, because the fall out of the elections is almost as important as the results.
The second topic is complimentary of the Chronicle Sunday sections, including a piece from last week, with some helpful tools on how to survive the holidays.
Local Republicans show they are ready for 2024 as leaders also encourage conversation, even in the face of criticism.
The Chronicle opinion section continues a strong of bad takes from the editorials, this time over the public portion proposal, and highlights the importance of more voices to keep things in context.
One topic today as the Chronicle's lack of Sunday commentary about the late county administrator speaks volumes about the flaws in the community journalism approach.
Today's episode changes the perspective on the role of government to explain why the commission must act to help Inverness Villages 4.
Also, the Chronicle editorial deserves a closer look as it sides with an independent regional agency rather than the county.
A saying about what kind of watch someone chooses can help put into context why someone would also want to run for office. With candidates about to line up for 2024 including one announcement tonight, this tool becomes increasingly important.
The Chronicle commentary reaction isn't to any of the writers specifically, but rather to Sunday's section as a whole. Some of the readers might be missing a major fact that the Chronicle has been signaling.
Election day is here! Republicans locally and statewide should win easily, but the Party is at a turning point. Recognizing the importance of professionalism whether it is in politics or sports explains how to succeed long term.
The second topic takes the Chronicle to task for a sloppy Sunday editorial that is too important of an issue to take this lightly.
As we move in to the second to last month of the year, some big changes are coming to the county and to the Concurrent by the end of this month. The first topic details the shift in the Concurrent's approach.
The second topic discusses if Chronicle news coverage targets individual candidates, and if it does, then is there a difference between candidates that the leadership staff of the paper should be considering.
The debate about the limits of our free speech rights is as prevalent nationally as it is locally. Today's show takes a single topic look at what a true free speech culture looks like from an ethics perspective, and examines why conservative principles are absolutely the best framework forward but how people who claim to be conservative misunderstand just what these principles are.
Dealing in absolutes such as "governments should run like a business" isn't an effective way to govern...until it is. Today's show explores the shades of grey in an otherwise black and white issue of executive compensation.
The second topic briefly touches on the public notice debate, which should be wrapped up in Tuesday's meeting.
No other local media outlet seems to want to talk about the Baker Act facility, so the Concurrent has stayed on it. The most recent Form 990, filed in 2020 for the 2019 year, reveals some potential red flags about LifeStream's executive structure. The commission, which is already expressing reservations about essentially tying themselves to this provider for 15 years with entering into an agreement for the facility, needs to be aware of as much information as possible and right now there just isn't a lot of it regarding LifeStream.
The second topic reacts to a different part of the Sunday Chronicle, first in a way that comes across as chastising the lack of election reporting but wrapping up the show in an agreement with one of the Chronicle's most critical near-term future positions.
The commission has an agenda full of critical decisions for the direction of the county, but one regarding the future of a Baker Act facility might slip through the cracks. Understanding the PR principle of taking out the trash helps put into context what we should be watching for in the meeting.
Reaction to the Sunday commentary responds to Cortney Stewart this week, applauding the points she raises even if it gives the appearance of playing into the leftist reputation the Chronicle already has that hurts the publication with its overall subscriber base. Republicans can support the Governor and have concerns over the execution of certain policies. Those conversations are difficult to have but make for an even better leader of our great state.
Today's show explains how someone can both advocate for closed primaries but also want to investigation into local NPA candidate Paul Grogan resolved.
The second topic is getting harder each week as the Concurrent stands in agreement with the Chronicle's Sunday commentary but fortunately Mike Wright wrote something this morning that deserves a reaction.
Competing governing philosophies can be tricky but one that should be indisputable is that elected officials should dictate the actions of an administration. Inverness city council meetings have become a campaign platform for challengers and incumbents alike showing a lack of seriousness toward taking the responsibility of leading which is sorely needed to reverse the apparent direction of power in the city.
The second topic talks about the Chronicle commentary of increased mental health access, but isn't ready to abandon the hang up in the process which the Chronicle dismissed this weekend.
The first topic explores what happened on primary night in Manatee County to explain the district 2 race in Citrus County. The second topic shows that the Chronicle might be heeding our message strategy suggestions, or at least coincidentally coming to the same conclusion.
One topic in today's quick show breaking down some of the potential reasoning behind the Chronicle coverage of campaigns the last week.
The idea of the majority is often at best misunderstood. This podcast takes the information presented in the last two columns more in-depth to describe this. Also, the Sunday Chronicle was riddled with mistakes, which everyone makes, but these have some implications for voters and subscribers that are of note.
Today's show discusses why it's time for the BOCC to take a hard look at potential conflicts of interest, even if it stirs conflict among friends.
The second topic reacts to the Chronicle's Sunday commentary, specifically about conflicts between the paper and the Sheriff's Office.
The Chronicle forum was a success, but tweaks have been made to the scheduling over the last five years. These changes could quickly ruin the feel of the event if they go too far.
The second column reacts to some of the media about the forum and how cognitive distortions and another psychological principle are at play.
Many people blame polarization and partisanship for community division, but the real culprit is explained through the difference in independent and dependent variables.
Topic 2 focuses on the competing letters between the Sheriff and the Publisher of the Chronicle and explains how Bobby got involved last week.
The five minute rule as discussed in productivity books is a way to get started even when the odds seem insurmountable. The commission should apply that to the Beverly Hills Park revitalizations.
The second topic finally reacts to last week's Sunday commentary in an upbeat and positive manner...sort of.
Twitter doesn't represent what the majority of voters think. But do elections? Bobby explores that topic and reacts to the Sunday Chronicle commentary.
Today is Bobby's sixth year anniversary of having moved to Citrus County. This show is a reflection of all that has changed and how this influences the future.
The Chronicle made a new declaration in Sunday's editorial which deserves a closer look.
Today's podcast switches the order of the topics. The first reacts to the Sunday Chronicle commentary through the context of cross-sorting and the second topic explains why more patience is needed to find a solution with residential road resurfacing.
The Concurrent Sunday commentary got the story wrong. Here's a look at how that happened and why an apology is necessary to make it right. Topic 2 breaks down the other Sunday commentary and talks about what is missing from the Chronicle's call for a county plan.
The race for district 4 is heating up with many former county commissioners that might join including one that did yesterday. What does this mean for the state of the current board and why does the Chronicle appear to be speaking directly to one former county commissioner in editorials arguing that she shouldn't run to return for the board?
The commission has once again raised the possibility of a sales tax increase in order to fund the roads. Logically, a compromise plan with the sales tax is a reasonable pitch worth considering. Emotionally though, the commission will never be able to properly sell the public on it until their own actions match the responsible handling of funds that will convince the public the increase will be well managed.
It's okay for people to make a bad choice. We can learn from professional sports gamblers that wrong choices are part of doing business. What we can't do is falsely accept that someone is capable of making the right choice 100% of the time, yet some people are willing to believe this delusion as demonstrated in a great academic study.
Our support for the Governor is not diluted by calling his decision to endorse in local Citrus state delegation elections a bad choice. We need to realize that and start calling it what it is: an error in judgement.
Mike Wright reported a strange incident with emails this morning as the commission is set to vote on how to handle the exit of County Administrator Randy Oliver. Bobby puts it all into context in today's show.
Everyone wants to be a critical thinking yet the concept is so misunderstood. Today's show applies critical thinking to solving how to deal with the problem of the administrator knowingly burying relevant information from the county commission.
Topic 1 discusses what the most important thing is in the search for the next administrator - and it's not qualifications.
Topic 2 discusses the difference in commentary stakeholders between Gerry Mulligan and Mike Wright's Sunday columns.
Life is not a struggle between good people and evil people. The more we work to reject this framework and instead see those we disagree with as a reflection of our own righteous flaws, the more understanding and less tension we can create for our community.
Guest Harold Walker floats ideas for how to decrease costs of residential road resurfacing rather than increase budgets.
Community leader Jim Green joins the show to talk about CORE and explain a new initiative that the business center is launching.
This episode explores a kind approach to arguing against raising the impact fees again. The President of the Citrus County Building Alliance Melissa Sutherland joins the show.
What is the role of cities in a county of mostly unincorporated territory? The former city manager of Inverness joins the show to help explain.
This episode talks about what you do when you decide to run for office and how the demographics of Citrus County put the emphasis on different strategies.
Our most competitive race in Citrus is for state representative. But what does a state legislator actually do? Today's episode explains separating the difference between power and wealth.
This episodes uses Plato's Republic to discuss why people entering the Citrus media landscape need to take more personal responsibility for their actions.
The second topic reacts to the Sunday Chronicle commentary which had a good editorial and not much else.
Personality Contradiction Hampers Commissioner Kitchen from being an Effective Chairman
This episode switches topics to address the Chronicle Sunday commentary first. The second topic relates moral licensing to principles of utilitarianism and explains why the leaders of some local organizations should be more like the superhero Batman.
Recognizing Personal Hypocrisy, Veterans' Sacrifice Through Service in Calling for New BOCC Chairman
Today's show lays out a blueprint for what the Commission would have to do to pass the sales tax increase. This information can be given even as someone who opposes the sales tax because it is an unattainable standard for the Commission to reach given the current trajectory.
The second topic talks about how the Chronicle Sunday commentary section is growing but how bigger doesn't always mean better.
The first topic explores a busy month ahead for the County Commission and distinguishes between what can be decided and what can't be voted upon. The second topic reacts to the newspaper Sunday commentary and highlights the main point the Chronicle seems to be missing.
Today's show puts the decision to purchase Pirates Cove into context but stops short of taking an opinion of what to do before the competing sides are presented. The second topic talks about the missing ingredient in the Chronicle's Sunday commentary.
This week I talk about Fire Up Citrus and how the new concept of web 3.0 can teach us ways to improve the business community. In the second topic we talk about new Chronicle publisher Trina Murphy’s first column and why it is the right timing but the wrong message.
The first topic explores if popularity is driving the sales tax debate because the numbers aren't adding up. Topic two is a call to action for what we can do as a community to support the Chronicle through a tough time.
Bobby recaps last week's commission meeting and talks about the important role the Chronicle plays as demonstrated by its commentary on Sunday.
Word choice matters. From the animal shelter fundraising to keeping all options for EMS open, a carelessness with words may be deceitful or keeping us from exploring the best possible options. More on that explained in the first topic.
In topic two, Gerry is back in the pages of the Chronicle! Last week we heaped praise on the Chronicle's Sunday edition but we'll tell you why Gerry's return may do more harm than good.
Today's show talks community conflict and why we are doing better than most here in Citrus. It ends with some surprising thoughts on Sunday's Chronicle.
Topics today include previewing the Naturecoast EMS meeting and analyzing the stormwater runoff meeting. Bobby answers what qualifies someone to be a commissioner and why it is going to be on display today. Also included are reactions to the Sunday commentary and how the writers compare to NBA stars.
Respect Shown from Actions as well as Words
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This show previews the stormwater fee then discusses how things in Citrus are through what they aren't. It ends addressing the Chronicle's continued struggles and why this is a bad thing for the community.
Community Deserves Principled Plan, Not Individual Trust
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Citrus Needs to Regain a Thoughtful Voice
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In today's show, Bobby discusses an alternative plan that keeps Naturecoast EMS but reduces their responsibility. Topic 2 responds to the Chronicle's Sunday commentary and points out the intangible quality missing.
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New Narratives Created Through Objective Opinion
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Topics today include looking what is not in reports as much as reading what is and what this means for the objectivity of the reporter. Topic 2 explains why the storm water runoff fee must pass today, but how it can be a learning experience for the commission and for the public.
U.S. 19 Widening, Halls River Questions Not Answered - Media Needs to Standup
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No county commissioners were elected by the majority of people in Citrus County. Only one was elected with the majority of registered voters. A shift in perspective of how elected officials are chosen in today's show may help to give commissioners some cover when they have to make unpopular decisions like what Commissioner Ruthie Schlabach should do with the Central Ridge Park.
Today's show also looks at both the columns from the last week and applies them to the Concurrent's direction moving forward.
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Clearly Defined Objectives Needed for Leadership, Park Restoration
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Prosperity Citrus Decision Difficult but Correctly Preserves Structure
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Gerry Mulligan's retirement leads this episode and why his allusion to comparing his retirement to that of George Washington, America's Cincinnatus, might not be the most apt comparison.
Topic 2 discussing Prosperity Citrus, an incredibly worthy endeavor, but one that the BOCC should take certain actions with while avoiding others.
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The Complicated Legacy of Chronicle Publisher Gerry Mulligan
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Learning Leadership from Elected Officials and the Public
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Topic 1 breaks down a hard truth we have to admit about our school system. In topic 2, Bobby takes a look at some tax policy sleight of hand and discusses what the new budget millage rate means.
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Career Crossroads for US Crew and Citrus County Commissioners
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Theme of the day is hypocrisy. Topic 1 analyzes the hypocrisy of past columns talking about how the county should handle DAB now that the company has closed its doors.
Topic 2 discusses hypocrisy when covering the library displays and vaccinations, two topics prevalent in this week's local news coverage.
Board Should Make Marine Patrols a Priority
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Understanding Begins with a Conversation
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Today's show breaks down misdirection and how it applies to the recent reasons not to pursue an appeal in the case of an attempted annexation of a property into Inverness.
The misdirection continues as the sound off section is the antithesis of a section that should run in a community newspaper for certain reasons.
Contested Board Decisions Deserve Benefit of Understanding
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Today's show takes place in the middle of a meetings marathon after three or in some cases almost four full weeks of vacation. Today Bobby talks about the reason why this commission might get a bad reputation despite upholding good governing procedure.
In topic two, we discuss how the truth tries to keep up with certain local lies and how the Chronicle sometimes helps the lie.
A Decision Inconsistent and Duplicitous, Not Journalistic
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The Wreckage of What Was and What is to Come
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In the first topic, Bobby highlights some letters to the editor that have expressed frustration with the direction of the Chronicle's editorial page.
Topic two turns to law enforcement body cameras and why the commission should let CCSO apply for a federal grant to help pay for the program even as details remain murky.
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The Difference between Freedom To and Freedom From
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Inter-Agency Missions Should be Encouraged, Not Sensationalized
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Bobby responds to Gerry Mulligan's Sunday commentary in agreement that plans are an important thing but can't be the only thing.
In topic 2, Bobby talks about why it's understandable for commissioners to want to help when times get bad, like in the case of what's going on in Crystal Manor, but why government shouldn't take short cuts at the expense of personal liberties.
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Boards Discount Prior Experience of Fellow Members
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Officials Framing Complicated Issues in Unhelpful Ways
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How do you talk about a lawsuit filed against the county regarding the behavior of Commissioner Scott Carnahan without talking about it? By being patient with the facts while speculating about timing rather than circumstance.
The two main topics of the show are the Crystal River charrette and a county that is struggling worse than Citrus with an animal shelter project.
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Governments are Institutions, Not Family or Friends
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Local Governments Taking Action with Businesses in Appropriate Ways
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Today's show operates like the original idea for the Concurrent, which was to be a digital op-ed page responding to Sunday's editorial section. This doesn't mean disagreement, but it does mean change of context.
Topic one revisits the myth of the binary argument made from the Chronicle: that the only two states of being on the issue are for or against a shelter. The commission displayed their ability to cut projects costs last Tuesday with dog parks, which begs the question why is this not happening with the shelter?
Topic two talks about why Prosperity Citrus is a worthy cause led by smart people, but that a growing imbalance between spending projects and the discouragement of business is inevitably going to raise fees on residents - a troubling trend we are already seeing.
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Liberty Park Needs More Time, Not a Beach
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Changing Gears on Ft. Island Trail Bike Path
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The Chronicle has new ownership officially starting today. What does this mean for the coverage going forward? More likely than not, it is exactly what was seen in an example from the weekend in the fall out of what was journalistically a great story about a commissioner's daughters that instead turned from journalism to public relations.
In topic 2, Bobby talks about why the Chronicle engaged in word soup yet again in an editorial from Friday regarding the animal shelter. This time the blame was bizarrely aimed at government workers, and how this was a deflection from who the editorial board wants to blame but can't.
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Chronicle's New Owners Likely to Continue, Worsen Current PR Culture
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Good News Recap and Property Values Explained
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Bobby discusses how omitting certain words may not change how factual a statement is but does change the spirit of what is said. This is as true for a vice presidential tweet about Memorial Day as it is for the Chronicle's fundraiser for the animal shelter.
In topic 2, Bobby talks about the culture of local publications. He argues why recognition and reconciliation is better than moderation and elimination.
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Distinguishing among Common Ground, Battleground and Hallowed Ground
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Animal Shelter Private Contributions Use Needs Clarification
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Bobby discusses that companies usually show you the decisions they'll make based on the direction they take about a year in advance. Our county is headed in a direction straight toward an unnecessary sales tax raise.
In topic 2, Bobby talks about the animal shelter and what government can learn from sports gambling.
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Scorpions, Self-Interest and the Sign-On Bonus
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School District Stats Indicate Candidates Needed
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Bobby discusses the outcome of the animal shelter vote. In the second topic, Bobby talks about how you can see the sign-on bonuses as two versions of the same thing. Watch the simulcast here.
Public Projects Demonstrate Different Approaches
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Bobby predicts what will happen with the animal shelter vote then shifts to talking about two competing philosophies in the power structure of our county government. See the simulcast here.
Wrong Appeal in Addressing Language on Signs
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Speculative Breaking Point in Asst. County Admin Resignation
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On this first ever episode, Bobby introduces the show then reacts to the anonymous $100,000 donor to the Citrus County Animal Shelter. See the simulcast here.
An Animal Shelter and the American Spirit
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