Brookfield Wannabe - All Comments

re: The Other Edwards

Kelly Feng — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:04:32 GMT

In defense of Judge Steinberg, as bloggers representing the Brookfield N Now website, we have been asked when we signed up to keep the blogs "local". It's okay to comment from time to time on national issues, but remember that what makes the Brookfield Now site so unique is the local flavor and commentary from the residents. We all represent a unique "voice" of Brookfield (and its BORDERS - in fairness to Roxanne). I enjoy Roxanne's writing and her take on Elizabeth Edwards. But My Community/Brookfield Now bloggers need to remember why we are here in the first place and, with that in mind, the Judge has a point.

re: I Like the Bronze Fonz!

Cindy — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:55:44 GMT

Interesting idea about the Christmas card. I vision a Santa's hat on the Fonz with a "heeeeyy" in a photoshopped balloon over his head. You could dress the kids up in poodle skirts!

I haven't seen it up close, but from the pictures, I'm not sure I like it. You're right, though. It's lovely not having to contemplate it. Brookfield's "Unfolding Red" was described by one of my readers as a "grasshopper with a shotgun." It certainly leaves room for interpretation!

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re: The Other Edwards

Tom Gehl — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:41:36 GMT

A story does not need to be directly related to our community in order to be relevant to our communty, or of interest to it. And certainly some of your posts Judge Steinberg, have dealt with matters completely unrelated to Brookfield or S.E. Wisconin. And that's great. If every post from every blogger was focused on our local area and its issues, it would get pretty boring pretty fast.

re: The Other Edwards

IMNOTPC — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:13:40 GMT

Sometimes, a negative must be revealed in order to paint the true picture of a person. If a politician gets positive coverage all the time, the public is being deceived.

Every issue has two sides, and just because you focus on a negative aspect of an issue, it does not mean that you're not thinking positively. Take ethanol mandates for instance. I could debate all the negative aspects of ethanol fuel with politicians. If, for some reason they listened and backed off on ethanol, I think a positive just occurred. See my point?

re: The Other Edwards

Richard J. Steinberg — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:41:58 GMT

Pursuant to the Code of Judicial Ethics Municipal Judges are non-partisan and we strictly adhere to that rule. There are enough local issues and problems to be discussed and resolved within our own community that take positive thinking.

re: The Other Edwards

IMNOTPC — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:38:02 GMT

Like you said, Judge, the first amendment is a freedom to cherish. Roxanne has very right to expose John Edwards for what he really is. The irony regarding this story is that blogs and talk radio are the only forms of media covering it. You get upset that "your guy" is being exposed, but I am sure it would be front page news if the guy was a conservative. I appreciate Roxanne for contributing to making ALL newsworthy stories available to the public.

re: The Other Edwards

Cindy — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 15:10:20 GMT

Oh, Roxanne. I'd reconsider that "wannabee" thing. Maybe life is pretty good where you are now! Brookfield is downright weird sometimes.

I suppose John Edwards would find himself right at home. Politicians with a gal on the side are nothing new here.

re: The Other Edwards

Richard J. Steinberg — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:32:50 GMT

I agree that the substance of the story about Edwards is newsworthy but there are other scandals that deserve the same scrutiny and have been selectively chosen by the professional media. The laundry list is long and our wonderful community deserves higher standards. The first amendment is a freedom to cherish.

re: The Other Edwards

Larry Knetzger — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:49:11 GMT

Hi Roxanne, I enjoy the varied subjects that you offer your point of view on and appreciate the fact that you do express your opinion in a fashion that I like. So keep up the fine job. Local or other wise subjects make for interesting discussion. Thank you.

P. S. The Edwards story really underlines the fact that the private sector is so skeptical of politicians or others that are in public view and so sometimes the voting system does work and people have the opportunity to change by using their vote to express satisfaction or lack of satisfaction. At times it has been successful here in Brookfield. i. e. new Municipal Judge.

re: The Other Edwards

Roxanne Suson — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 03:11:16 GMT

My blog is not a comment on national politics nor do I believe that it is "partisan." It is a comment on a man who cheated on his wife while she was battling cancer, a woman I came to admire while reading her book. Am I bashing John Edwards? Yes, but not because of his politics.

I have been writing my blog since BrookfieldNow first started two years ago, and I am in fact one of the original 18 bloggers that kicked off the NOW sites. Early on, I made a decision to avoid blogging about local politics/taxpayer issues because there were many other bloggers who covered those topics. (Cindy Kilkenny, Robert Flessas, Shawn Matson, Kyle Prast -- to name a few bloggers past and present) So, I decided to give Brookfield readers something different.

This blog has always and will continue to be a mix of topics, some local and some not.

re: The Other Edwards

kathryn — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 03:10:04 GMT

I didn't take Ms Suson's remarks to be political or scandal-mongering. Perhaps it reflects a gender difference. This incident will resonate with a lot of women.

re: The Other Edwards

Richard J. Steinberg — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 01:22:24 GMT

Why do you have to weigh in on national politics ? There are enough issues that affect our local taxpayers to comment on. Lets keep our website non-partisan.

re: The Other Edwards

Richard J. Steinberg — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 01:15:14 GMT

I was impressed that our website was to comment on local issues that our residents and readers should be aware of. Your comments join other national politico writers who think they need to weigh in on every scandal. Enough of that. You are a good enough writer to give out some positive advice.

re: I Zumba-ed and Lived to Tell About It

Roxanne Suson — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:51:45 GMT

The studio, The Pilates Yoga Connection, is now up and running. Check out my update blog, "Shake Your Booty", posted August 7, 2008.

re: Bacon - Nature's Perfect Fruit?

Cindy — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:44:05 GMT

And McDonald's uses the real thing - not the pressed vege version that's supposed to be bacon like some people have.

(PS Kyle, the men are right!)

re: Bacon - Nature's Perfect Fruit?

Practically Speaking — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:07:15 GMT

Funny, Roxanne! The cashier must have gone to the same school of nutrition as my men. They try to convince me that meat is previously enjoyed vegetables.

re: How Much Is Too Much?

Practically Speaking — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:26:33 GMT

Funny, Roxanne, and true! Just because I don't mind sharing details about my life does not mean my family wants to do the same. Ditto on the photos. We Brookfieldnow bloggers have our pictures out in cyberspace, but our families probably wouldn't appreciate theirs go out there too.

re: 40, the new 25?

Tom Piechura — Wed, 21 May 2008 15:30:48 GMT

I know that our whole banner bunch of friends would agree - you are fabulous at ANY age, Roxanne, and we should know because we've seem them all! The happy news is that like Thelma and Louise, we all get to link arms and drive off the cliff together! Happy B-day. xxoo

re: 40, the new 25?

Tara — Tue, 20 May 2008 20:04:22 GMT

Happy birthday Roxanne! As one of your 40-almost-41-year-old friends, I can honestly say you would look very good in that car, whether it be black or red! That being said, there is nothing wrong with the old minivan, given the precious cargo it carries on a daily basis.

Sounds to me like you need a spa day!