You guys remember Cincinnati Councilman Jeff Berding, right? He of broomball fame? Well, I was reading C. Trent's Thinking Out Loud (which is worth checking out every day) yesterday and saw this gem from The Broomball BadBoy.
For those who don't feel like reading, a summary. Berding, who also works for the Bengals (which would be comical if it wasn't the least surprising thing ever), wants to tax the homeless on their earnings. He also wants to make them register with the city. When they do this, they have to get rid of those ratty and sometimes creative (I love the "Why lie I want beer" guy) signs so that they can have a standardized sign from the city. This sign would, "say how much money the city has approved for agencies that help homeless people – more than $11 million this year," according to Berding.
To be honest, I'm not against that sign at all. As long as Mike Brown and the rest of the Bengals "brain" trust have to carry around signs that tell us exactly how much the county has given them. I'm willing to bet that between maintainance, upgrades and the like, it's more than a touch over $11 million.
Short of that, I think we should be able to get creative with what these signs say. I have a few suggestions:
- I'm the Bengals of personal finance
- Will Scout For Food
- I swear this isn't Mike Brown in disguise
- Kick in the nuts from me: $5. Kick in the nuts at PBS: $162 dollars for a two game pack. Another year without a playoff birth: Obvious.
Anybody else have any suggestions?
"At least I apologize for the dumps I take in public."
"Hi. I'm Jeff Query."
Posted by: Sleeping With Bieniemy | July 17, 2009 at 11:27 AM
I will again state my belief that the next Project Mayhem project should be a full campaign against Berding for City Council. His employment with the Bengals is a conflict of interest and shows his inability to properly manage anything. Let's remove the Bengals representation from Cincinnati City Council.
Posted by: Matt | July 17, 2009 at 12:26 PM
We should do it like a tv add Ticket $162.00 (unless you buy it from a browns fan!) Beer $7.00 Knowing MFb just went in your pocket and ass raped you PRICELESS
Posted by: Richard Kraft | July 17, 2009 at 05:03 PM
Sleeping With Bieniemy...
For any revolution to be effective you have to have someone on the inside sympathtic to your plight or a spy. No one wants the Bengals to change thier ways more than Jeff. While he is in management he is given orders directly from Troy who gets them from Katie who gets them from Mike. Having Jeff in the public spot light via city council is a good thing for the revolution. He is far more helpful then you might think. On top of that, he is a good guy although misguided at times. But, if not on the record he will agree with most all that is written here and he also encourages WDR to keep up the preasure (although he will not admit that on the record for fear of being fired). So, he is a good spy and insider for the cause. Leaving him on council is a good thing for the revolution!
Posted by: Theme-Creator | July 18, 2009 at 10:19 AM
@Theme-Creator,
We haven't said anything about running an anti-Berding campaign. I do not know anything about the man's politics but I do know this proposal will be the butt of many jokes. I also do not know if he has used his position to the Bengals advantage...someone with detailed knowledge of local issues would be better to suited to answer that.
I am not sure whether or not he could possibly be helpful in any capacity in to The Cause in his dual role as Bengals employee and City Councilman. I am sure he doesn't like us at this point regardless so it's a moot point (assuming he even knows about the site).
Posted by: Sleeping With Bieniemy | July 18, 2009 at 03:20 PM
Jeff Berding, Bengals employee and city councilman wants to require panhandler signs with more meaningful messages.
I have a few suggestions.
1. Saving up for next COA payment.
2. Missed lunch at training camp.
3. Want to buy Bengals and save franchise.
4. Collecting to help sign Andre Smith.
5. The city wants to charge me a seat license.
6. Want to buy TV before blackouts start.
7. Need to drown sorrows from Bengals loss.
8. I used to bet on the Bengals too.
9. Help the county pay forstadium maintenance.
10. Have to buy lunch for Jeremi Johnson.
11. Jeff Berding's brother in law.
12. Saving for stadium beer prices.
13. Pay Mike Brown or pay me, your choice.
14. Join Bengals Anonymous, pay here.
15. Discount for WhoDeyRevolution members.
16. Hamilton County Taxpayer.
17. Best seat I could afford.
18. Let's compare beer prices after the game.
19. And how much did you pay to Mike Brown?
20. I feel your pain, help me with mine.
21. Former IRS agent on the Mike Brown case.
22. Need money for city panhandling license.
23. And you think the Bengals are a good cause?
24. At least I don't have to watch the game.
25. Got poor price on sale of COA license.
26. You have to watch the game, and you're feeling sorry for me?
27. Forced to watch Bengals highlights 1991 - 2008.
and my personal favorite:
28. Not a dime goes to Mike Brown!
Posted by: Bruce A. Parent | July 19, 2009 at 03:52 PM