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From CityPages:

“Hunched on a bench to the side of the bar, a man in a knit cap and black-framed glasses studiously scribbles on a bar napkin. On the table next to him, his laptop is open to the blog that professes his love for actress Eliza Dushku and advocates to keep Fox’s Dollhouse on the air. His name is Tore Simonsen and he is writing down the questions he wants to ask Margaret Anderson Kelliher.”

DL – Tom Rukavina

I listened to candidate Tom Rukavina at DL. My pictures are blurry. He seems like a very nice guy. He covered the usual questions. I suppose I could ask him about anything, but once in a while it is good to just listen. After the Q&A he took the time to meet with people personally. He spoke about the impact of politics on his family life- how it had affected his marriage as well as some of his pet peeves. (He is currently upset about the downtown Minneapolis library keeping its lights on all night.)

Want to thank Harvey for the ride home. Great seeing Kelly again.

Tom Rukanvina

Drinking Liberally New Year

Drinking Liberally- local candidates and bloggers.

I attended Drinking Liberally on Thursday. I want to thank Spot again for the video of RT RYBAK on homeless issues. I have been very lucky to have the help of bloggers in getting video of US Rep Tim Walz on the mental health issue as well.

TY.

MPLS MAYOR RT RYBAK DL QUESTION.

As many of you know, I am currently staying at Simpson shelter. I have stayed in many shelters so far, and there has been really no serious issues of violence that I have noticed. I did make a post about the story about TINA who was recently expelled from Branch for fighting. I have not personally witnessed any violence thankfully.

Here is Minneapolis Mayor RT Rybak answering my questions about violence in the shelters. I want to thank Spotty for getting this video to me.

One small comment, dialing 9-1-1 is easier said than done. I personally do not have a cellphone. At the shelters, access to phones is uncertain. Many shelters do not provide people with phone access after lights out, for example. Therefore, it is unclear how this would happen for many people, who do not have cell phones, to respond as the mayor requested.

As for the next Drinking Liberally, this was in my inbox:

“New Year’s Eve is a Thursday, so that means there will be a meeting of Drinking Liberally, six to nine, at the 331 Club. There will be a couple of bands at the bar later, so you can make DL your first stop on New Year’s Eve or stay all evening!

And remember: Drink Liberally, but drink responsibly.

One more thing: Tom Rukavina will be our guest at the first DL in the New Year, January 7th. Rep. Rukavina is a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, and he is running for the DFL endorsement for governor. He’s always entertaining and candid; the 331 Club will be a great venue for him.

You won’t want to miss this one.”

Thanks

Drinking liberally crew.

At Drinking Liberally, I received a loaner coat from Kelly. Much warmer than my jackets. The scarf and gloves are great as well. I appreciate the support of everyone from DL.

DL Toys for Tots.

On Thursday, the 331 Club in Minneapolis will be the site for Drinking Liberally’s annual holiday party and Toys for Tots collection. DL starts gathering at six PM.