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	<title>Comments on: Between Fairs, the Pismo Political Carnival Begins</title>
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		<title>By: Annie</title>
		<link>http://onthecentralcoast.wordpress.com/2008/07/15/between-fairs-the-pismo-carnival-begins/#comment-40</link>
		<dc:creator>Annie</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:34:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>One day at a grocery store I stood behind Bill as he bought a very large bottle of alcohol.  This was less than a year ago.  He turned around to shake my hand once he was done trying to charm the cashiers with his red face and friendly smile. He had his young son with him. I denied his handshake and rather simply acknowleged him.  I thought it hypocrital of me to accept his political handshake as I would never endorse his politics or private behavior.

I left the store behind him - and proceeded to my car to unload my groceries into my car.  He was doing the same.  The thing that bothered me was that he was getting in his truck with that boy. Red faced, alcohol drinking with more to come. I asked him not to drive with the boy in the car but he did so anyway.  I called the police and to my knowledge nothing was done and/or no one followed him home.  As a longtime recovering alcoholic, I do not want such bad judgment to lead my city - let alone be on the streets with me and endangering no only his family but mine as well.

Poor choices and judgment can only follow.  Protect our city and perhaps allow him the time to get the help he needs.  This is not about the right candidate - it is about the wrong one. Speak up people and let him know that you care and want him to get the help he and his family needs. (By the way - two years ago I was on train from L.A. in which he was as well - similar situation only he was not driving).

De - Nile  is not just a river in a far away country.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One day at a grocery store I stood behind Bill as he bought a very large bottle of alcohol.  This was less than a year ago.  He turned around to shake my hand once he was done trying to charm the cashiers with his red face and friendly smile. He had his young son with him. I denied his handshake and rather simply acknowleged him.  I thought it hypocrital of me to accept his political handshake as I would never endorse his politics or private behavior.</p>
<p>I left the store behind him &#8211; and proceeded to my car to unload my groceries into my car.  He was doing the same.  The thing that bothered me was that he was getting in his truck with that boy. Red faced, alcohol drinking with more to come. I asked him not to drive with the boy in the car but he did so anyway.  I called the police and to my knowledge nothing was done and/or no one followed him home.  As a longtime recovering alcoholic, I do not want such bad judgment to lead my city &#8211; let alone be on the streets with me and endangering no only his family but mine as well.</p>
<p>Poor choices and judgment can only follow.  Protect our city and perhaps allow him the time to get the help he needs.  This is not about the right candidate &#8211; it is about the wrong one. Speak up people and let him know that you care and want him to get the help he and his family needs. (By the way &#8211; two years ago I was on train from L.A. in which he was as well &#8211; similar situation only he was not driving).</p>
<p>De &#8211; Nile  is not just a river in a far away country.</p>
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		<title>By: onthecentralcoast</title>
		<link>http://onthecentralcoast.wordpress.com/2008/07/15/between-fairs-the-pismo-carnival-begins/#comment-24</link>
		<dc:creator>onthecentralcoast</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:55:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Thank you for your note, Concilman Rabenaldt (everyone should notice that I do show respect in person). From what I know of you in the past, I am not surprised you were man enough to post a comment here, and appreciate your bold character. I also know that you do listen and are willing to change direction when necessary. I think there are elements of your personality that suit Pismo. I won&#039;t go into my past for identifiation purposes, but I have always backed politicians with gumption. However, I have no pony in this race, and do not intend to show favor toward one side or the other. I will simply say that there needs to be a change in direction for Pismo Beach, progressive leadership, and out-of-the-box thinking. Anyone that wants to subscribe to this blog just has to click on the link for the RSS feed and you will get it to your inbox. Thanks and good luck.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you for your note, Concilman Rabenaldt (everyone should notice that I do show respect in person). From what I know of you in the past, I am not surprised you were man enough to post a comment here, and appreciate your bold character. I also know that you do listen and are willing to change direction when necessary. I think there are elements of your personality that suit Pismo. I won&#8217;t go into my past for identifiation purposes, but I have always backed politicians with gumption. However, I have no pony in this race, and do not intend to show favor toward one side or the other. I will simply say that there needs to be a change in direction for Pismo Beach, progressive leadership, and out-of-the-box thinking. Anyone that wants to subscribe to this blog just has to click on the link for the RSS feed and you will get it to your inbox. Thanks and good luck.</p>
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		<title>By: Bill Rabenaldt</title>
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		<dc:creator>Bill Rabenaldt</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:23:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>As you must know by now, I really admire people that have the ability and desire to express their feeling whether I agree or not.  I can always be educated and I found your content interesting.  Please sign me up so I can follow your adventures on line.   Bill Rabenaldt, pismbill@charter.net</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As you must know by now, I really admire people that have the ability and desire to express their feeling whether I agree or not.  I can always be educated and I found your content interesting.  Please sign me up so I can follow your adventures on line.   Bill Rabenaldt, <a href="mailto:pismbill@charter.net">pismbill@charter.net</a></p>
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