THE GISH DOG AND PONY SHOW

I recently viewed a taped advertisement for Paula Gish. The ad featured Duane Murner, Ann Brown and Dennis Diebel. What a trio! The only thing missing was a member of the Bob Jones' family. After all, one would expect a member of the family that is providing the most financial support for Gish to also support her in the video.

Ann Brown is the person who made the decision that helped put the Oldham County School District into a lawsuit that could have dire consequences if the school board loses the lawsuit. Then there is Duane Murner, the man who increased fees and taxes in Oldham County more than any other County Judge that I can remember. We must not forget to give Dennis Diebel the credit that he deserves. He is the man who led the sewer district and resigned with the sewer district in the worst financial condition that it has ever been in. The books were so bad, according to Duane Murner, that an audit could not be done without the books being reconstructed by the county treasurer, Stan Clark. I don't believe that I would want that trio supporting me.

Two other observations were interesting. It is worth noting that Paula Gish did not speak. I do not expect to see her doing much talking anywhere as I expect someone else to be talking for her. Some things must be avoided. Frankly, I hope that there is a debate between her and the other candidate for County Judge, David Voegele. That would be worth the price of admission.

Also, I couldn't help but notice that Ann Brown appeared to be reading a script as her eyes continually glanced downward. What is it with these democrats? Do they all have to have a teleprompter or other device to assist them when they are talking?

David Voegele should hope that the Gish campaign puts this ad on television without any further polish.