The Sicatoka Posted January 22, 2003 Share Posted January 22, 2003 Uh, JBB, doesn't it concern you that the bill in question was offered by an NDSU alumnus (as shown previously in this thread) and that the state legislators didn't know that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WYOBISONMAN Posted January 22, 2003 Share Posted January 22, 2003 Actually UND alumnus Rep. Wald from Dickinson is a sponsor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted January 22, 2003 Share Posted January 22, 2003 Background for Rep. Rod Froelich, D-Selfridge, Sponsor of House Bill No. 1356: Ranching. Bismarck Junior College. North Dakota State University.National Guard 6 years. County commissioner 1994-98. North Dakota local brand inspection. North Dakota Stockmen's Association. American Legion. Past member of Knights of Columbus. Elks. Married. 4 children. Wife's name Kathryn. House since 1999. Rep. Wald is a co-sponsor, I'll give you that. There's the first sponsor because he gets the mention in his representative's bio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBB Posted January 23, 2003 Share Posted January 23, 2003 Here are some more replys to emails sent to various legeslative members from people opposing the bill: 1)I agree , Thanks for the comments 2)Thank you for your input. 3)I could argue with you but I find that I am in full agreement with your position. This bill DISGUSTS me also. It is brought up by two of the biggest Fargo and NDSU haters in the legislature. It has no chance of passing. NDSU is going Division 1 and we are going to ensure that they have every chance to succeed by giving them all the tools necessary to do so. I thank you for your time and your attention to this matter and I will keep you up to date on the situation. GO BISON 4)As an SU grad, I hope the school can go Division I too! 5)Thanks for your comments on HB1356. While both of the sponsors of this bill are fine people, I must disagree with their decision to bring this bill forward. North Dakota DOES need to find bold new ways to market itself to the rest of the country. NDSU's move to D1 athletics is just one of these ways. I think these comments are all very encouraging. It seems many of the members in the State Legeslature understand the Decision 1 issue in it's proper terms. It goes far beyond NDSU to the local and State levels. It is a reflection of the quality of education available in North Dakota and helps bring focus not only to NDSU but also UND and the other campuses across the State. It is a benefit to all. This has been the basis to the disagreement with the provincial arguments against Decision 1 that have been for the most part originating in Grand Forks and UND. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted January 23, 2003 Share Posted January 23, 2003 JBB: How's it feel to know that you, the GF Herald, and I (because I believe in NDSBoHE control) all agree on this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WYOBISONMAN Posted January 23, 2003 Share Posted January 23, 2003 Good god......we may as well all hold hands and sing kum bay yah..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted January 23, 2003 Share Posted January 23, 2003 I kinda felt like I needed a shower after I wrote that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverman Posted January 26, 2003 Share Posted January 26, 2003 As well you should Sic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBB Posted January 28, 2003 Share Posted January 28, 2003 It's very satisfying being right! Im the most satisfied poster here! Thank you for the recognition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted January 28, 2003 Share Posted January 28, 2003 Quit satisfying yourself in public. You'll get arrested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BisonMav Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 Today's Fargo Forum: Anti-Division I bill blasted By Janell Cole forumcap@btinet.net The Forum - 02/04/2003 BISMARCK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 Sorry, but I can't support a bill like that either. It moves the Legislature backwards on State Board of Higher Ed control and "local control." That's the bigger issue here in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBB Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 So Sicatoka, you are publicly bowing out of "the conspiracy" on this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 An NDSU guy sponsored the bill, and yes, I'm backing away from it (because of local control issue and the appearance of reversing itself that it would cause the Legislature). And are you really sure that all this isn't just another well-coordinated aspect of The Vast Fighting Sioux Conspiracy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WYOBISONMAN Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 I am upset about that. We have to have UND conspiring against us. It just makes life much more entertaining...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 Not having The Vast Fighting Sioux Conspiracy there to blame for all ills that befall NDSU would drive you nuts, wouldn't it? See ..... ? Like I said, how do you know that giving the appearance of not conspiring against NDSU isn't part of The Vast Fighting Sioux Conspiracy? Come on WYO, that should make you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmduf Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 Here are the results from the totally unscientific daily poll done by the Fargo Forum. Do you support a bill that would bar using state money or increasing student fees to pay for Division 1 athletics? Yes - 64% No - 30% I'm not sure - 6% Let the debate continue!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamsioux Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 Yes, VERY unscientific and biased!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WYOBISONMAN Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 hmmmm......maybe the Forum has joined the conspiracy. I see the makings of a good movie.....and I know that somehow Ralph Englestad money is wrapped up in this some how..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisonguy Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 Maybe some people should read disclaimers: This poll is not scientific and reflects the opinions of only those Internet users who have chosen to participate. The results cannot be assumed to represent the opinions of Internet users in general, nor the public as a whole. Kinda like Yao Ming starting in the All-Star game. Ballot stuffing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBB Posted February 6, 2003 Share Posted February 6, 2003 The conspiracy constiuents were really logging on and pushing that yes button. Like chickens getting a piece of grain for ringing a bell. I wonder what the average number of votes per person was? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choyt3 Posted February 6, 2003 Share Posted February 6, 2003 You guys are so smart for figuring out it was all UND supporters voting 'Yes'. Hell, I voted 'Yes' 47 times and I don't even live in North Dakota! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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