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PrintRandom Act of Vineness: Oldfogey
News Type: Event — Mon Aug 21, 2006 5:27 PM EDT
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One of our very own Newsviner members, Oldfogey, has successfully entered a bid to run for US Congress as Representative for the 18th District in Ohio. Oldfogey, running as Jerry Firman, will be on the ballot for the Special Republican Primary to take place on September 14th, 2006. The winner of this primary election will take the place of Bob Ney, who has decided to withdraw from the general election, and will face the Democrat frontrunner in November of this year.
A resident of Coshocton, Ohio, Oldfogey came to Newsvine and quickly learned to enjoy himself here. Many of us found his unusual charm and approach to writing to be both pleasant and thought provoking. At a venerable 70 years of age, he found his way onto many of our watchlists in short order. Whether by taking out newspaper ads to publicize his Newsvine column in his own town, or by writing open letters to Bill Gates or the Newsvine Community, Oldfogey has always conveyed a candid and personable voice. Oldfogey offers the best account of how his aspirations for public office manifested themselves:
I must admit that running for any office or even thinking of politics was very far from my mind when I first started to write on Newsvine. Newsvine got me off my duff and made me realize I should be doing something for my friends and neighbors instead of mowing grass and going to Texas for the winter.
If it hadn't been for Newsvine and the good people I have met here, I would not be considering a political post.
12 years ago, Oldfogey sold a small newspaper, the Coshocton Free Enterpriser. His experience as a publisher is likely what attracted him to Newsvine as platform for syndication. However, he soon discovered the rich community here and has grown to love the people and the discussions that went far beyond the technology of Newsvine. His story is as exciting as it is inspiring and serves as a reminder that Newsvine is not just a site with many cool features - but it is a tool that is limited only by the imagination of its users.
Perhaps the democratization of content and commentary is what prompted Oldfogey to start thinking that his voice could be heard and that he could make a positive difference in his local community. Or maybe the responses to his articles published on Newsvine compelled him to ponder whether others in his state would find his thinking more down to earth and reasonable than that offered by the politicians in his state. Whatever the motivation, Oldfogey has decided to do something to improve the lives of his fellow citizens and we think that's Sweet Fennel.
So, while we have had the policy of not allowing self promotion on the site, this case is an exception. Oldfogey is not a career politician who has added a Newsvine column to his arsenal of campaign initiatives; he's a homegrown product of the intellectual development that is at the heart of what makes Newsvine special (i.e., Get Smarter Here). Through his participation on Newsvine, Oldfogey has indeed influenced the news, by being the first Newsvine user to appear in an AP article.
We at Newsvine hereby recognize Oldfogey's efforts to perform his civic duty by awarding to him the Random Act of Vineness award, and also by supporting his bid to join the US Congress as a Representative from Ohio.
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{"commentId":260158,"authorDomain":"gregh"}
Thanks for getting off your duff to clean up the elephant stables. If you find yourself in Columbus, let's do lunch. Best of luck!
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#26 - Mon Aug 21, 2006 10:29 PM EDT{"commentId":260423,"authorDomain":"darkside"}
He's in columbus on Aug 29, I believe, which is the day I am moving but I think I could spare a bit of time for lunch if people wanna get together. Fogey? Corey? Ryan? DigitalScoots? Greta?
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{"commentId":260786,"authorDomain":"farmer"}
Mykola, I will email you as to exact times for my Columbus trip. I will picking Vicki up at airport, I don't have time with me now but will let you know. I would love to get together with any one or all that would like to press the flesh in person. I will email you time and you can let me know where you want and time you want. I usually travel the back way from Albany down to the back airport entrance. Comes out at McDonald's. Let me know. Thanks
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- 1 vote
{"commentId":261158,"authorDomain":"phaedrus72"}
Hey oldfogey, if you win this election, I have an issue I'd like you to take up, even though I'm not a resident of ohio, as an over the road truck driver, I do drive through your state quite a bit and I have to say that I speak for all truck drivers when I say that this 55 mph speed limit for trucks is ridiculous. Doesnt it just defy common sense that the roads could be safer with cars and trucks traveling at a 10 mph speed difference? I have seen evidence that this much more deadly than if cars and trucks were both traveling at the same speed. AT the same speed, traffic flows, with a 10 mph difference accidents become much more likely. Not to mention that it's a pain in the ass to have to slow down to 55 once you enter Ohio. Illinois is 55 mph for trucks too, but until we get a newsviner to run for office in Illinois , then I'll focus on Ohio and Oldfogey. Come on Old fogey, can you help a trucker out?
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{"commentId":261207,"authorDomain":"farmer"}
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Sure didn't mean to stop here. I will call the Governor about that speed limit as soon as I get in office. Actually I believe I have emailed about that before. Not only is the difference in legal speeds troublesome, I believe it to be unsafe. Either move cars down or trucks up. I love it in Texas.
The Columbus trip is for sure, only putting together is a problem for me. I will be letting Mykola know of my actual time there. I have told him, if it doesn't work out, at least I know you wanted to meet.
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- 3 votes
{"commentId":260160,"authorDomain":"PamelaDrew"}
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat." Theodore Roosevelt
Hats off to you for devotion to a worthy cause, demonstration of admirable character and most of all that last leaf of vineness!
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- 3 votes
#27 - Mon Aug 21, 2006 10:32 PM EDT{"commentId":260172,"authorDomain":"farmer"}
I'll bet you thought I would never get here. ROFLMAO. I've been here all day. First and email in the middle of the night. Then Calvin couldn't get my name straight. Then he got it straight but didn't remember his own address.
What can I say. I've read them all but only going to answer this one time. Maybe once again at the end of 24 hours so my Aussie and Tasmanian friends won't feel left out. I hope I can live up to just a tenth of your expectations.
Newsvine has told me very graciously that I can now go on the stump. My next Old Fogey article will ask for you all to vote for me. The poll will be right at the top of the article. Please vote. It will help me decide just how much I should impose on Newsvine staff hospitality.
The RAV (Random Act of Vineness) Award tops anything to come. This is where I began, where I am and where I will be. Geez, that would be such a thrill! Congressman writing on Newsvine. Anyone that wants to join me, can. BTW, I intend to update my bio here shortly. A few others should also.
From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU NEWSVINE AND COMMUNITY!
This spellcheck doesn't work, it thinks RAV is misspelled.
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- 19 votes
#28 - Mon Aug 21, 2006 10:51 PM EDT{"commentId":260948,"authorDomain":"sphinx"}
oldfogey, it is we who need to thank you.
Your inspiration, writing, and inspiration in writing flows through in great otreents in your open letters, your commentary, and the support and hope that you've given us of Newsvine.
May luck be with you the entire way, though surely such luck is not needed.
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- 2 votes
{"commentId":260950,"authorDomain":"sphinx"}
Gah, torrents.
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- 1 vote
{"commentId":260196,"authorDomain":"hartless"}
Bringing some respect to Ohio. Congratulations & Good Luck Mr.Firman.
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- 1 vote
#29 - Mon Aug 21, 2006 11:15 PM EDT{"commentId":260210,"authorDomain":"noah"}
Nobody's said it? *sigh* ...what would you people do without me?
Sweet Fennel!
:)
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- 6 votes
#30 - Mon Aug 21, 2006 11:25 PM EDT{"commentId":260229,"authorDomain":"killfile"}
While I am pulling for the Democrats in the House and Senate this year I'll make a special exception for the Ohio 18th. Old Fogey has certainly convinced me that honesty, integrity, intelligence, and insight are still alive in the Republican Party.
I'll get some weird looks from my Liberal buddies when I cheer for a Republican victory in a state and district I don't live in but I'm pulling for you Old Fogey. I wouldn't spread that around Ohio though -- my family has a long legacy at U of M!
I trust you'll keep a spot clear on your busy legislative calendar for one Citizen Lobbyist Killfile to bend your ear on the subject of national health-care over dinner -- right?
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- 8 votes
#31 - Mon Aug 21, 2006 11:45 PM EDT{"commentId":261092,"authorDomain":"behindmyscreen"}
ppshh... he should invite all newsviners to his washington party :-)
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- 2 votes
{"commentId":260246,"authorDomain":"theottoshow"}
Good luck!
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- 1 vote
#32 - Tue Aug 22, 2006 12:07 AM EDT{"commentId":260248,"authorDomain":"brianford"}
Hey -- great job!
(I've been at work all.friggin.day and haven't had a chance to properly congratulate you.
I was wondering when the next RAV would be handed out -- looks like you've set the bar even higher.
(What next? Newsviner running for President? Disovering a cure for cancer?)
I choose to live vicariously through better men than I.
I hope you can handle that, oldfogey.
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- 4 votes
#33 - Tue Aug 22, 2006 12:08 AM EDT{"commentId":260250,"authorDomain":"jaljones"}
Congrats Oldfogey, you bring class back to the GOP.
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- 2 votes
#34 - Tue Aug 22, 2006 12:15 AM EDT{"commentId":260261,"authorDomain":"MissDev"}
Sweet Fennel!
Congrats!
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- 3 votes
#35 - Tue Aug 22, 2006 12:28 AM EDT{"commentId":260284,"authorDomain":"Aunk"}
Hetep and Respect, Oldfogey, all props to you Ohio needs you.
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- 2 votes
#36 - Tue Aug 22, 2006 1:14 AM EDT{"commentId":260291,"authorDomain":"thura"}
Congratulations!!
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#37 - Tue Aug 22, 2006 1:32 AM EDT{"commentId":260315,"authorDomain":"spiraiser"}
I have known Jerry Firman [Oldfogey] for soon to be 62 years.Our Mothers were Sisters so we come from the same blood line and Jerry is more a Brother than a cousin.Our Mothers were Strong Women who instilled the trait on to us.
Jerry has always stood up with a passion on all the adventures he has taken on through his life and has had great success time and time again. He has served Our Country with much Pride and would serve the People of the State of Ohio with the same Pride. Oldfogey is the Man for U. S. Congress as Representative for the 18th District in Ohio. Vote!!! FOR JERRY FIRMAN. He's a MAN OF HIS WORD.
{"commentId":260315,"threadId":"38109","contentId":"334627","authorDomain":"spiraiser"}
- 10 votes
#38 - Tue Aug 22, 2006 2:20 AM EDT{"commentId":260331,"authorDomain":"spiraiser"}
I have know Jerry Firman[Olfogey] for almost 62 years. You see, our Mothers were Sisters that instilled a strong blood line to us. Although, Jerry is more a Brother to me than a cousin.
Olfogey has taken on many wonderful adventures in his life with such a Passion that has brought him success time and time again. He Served Our Country with Pride and the same Passion he has always had thru his life.
Jerry Firman [OLDFOGEY] is the Man that would serve the People Of the State of Ohio as your U. S. Congress Representative for the 18th District in Ohio. He is a Man of his Word, with Pride and Passion to boot.
Vote for Jerry Firman [Oldfogey].
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- 3 votes
#39 - Tue Aug 22, 2006 3:07 AM EDT{"commentId":261225,"authorDomain":"farmer"}
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Donna, how did you do that? They let you in twice on one ticket. Don't you dare ever tell how we used to harness you to the American Flyer wagon, fill it with firewood, and drive you up the hill to the house.
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- 2 votes
{"commentId":260358,"authorDomain":"softfacts"}
If I hadn't fled Ohio under the cover of night several months ago you'd get my vote. Incidentally, I'd be happy to organize a vicious smear campaign against your opponents in exchange for the absolution -- should you be elected -- of a handful of tiny "legal snafu's" that prevent my return.
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- 10 votes
#40 - Tue Aug 22, 2006 4:16 AM EDT{"commentId":261171,"authorDomain":"ansab"}
And then I'd like you to chain Obleo in the dungeons, and make sure he stays alive till I come to Ohio as soon as I can.
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{"commentId":260446,"authorDomain":"danCharles"}
Congratulations!
Good luck!
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#41 - Tue Aug 22, 2006 8:08 AM EDT{"commentId":260540,"authorDomain":"Sarcophilus"}
Congratulations and good luck oldfogey
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#42 - Tue Aug 22, 2006 9:34 AM EDT{"commentId":260542,"authorDomain":"Jynne"}
Congratulations Oldfogey on the RAV award, and best of luck with your campaign. I continue to enjoy your articles and hope you are able to keep writing after you win. : )
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#43 - Tue Aug 22, 2006 9:35 AM EDT{"commentId":260565,"authorDomain":"lookdeep"}
Congratulations and all the best for your campaign, Oldfogey. Good show. ;-)
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#44 - Tue Aug 22, 2006 9:52 AM EDT{"commentId":260636,"authorDomain":"mmorrison"}
Great news!
Good luck.
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#45 - Tue Aug 22, 2006 10:34 AM EDT{"commentId":260638,"authorDomain":"mikerupert"}
Really cool. And congradulations.
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#46 - Tue Aug 22, 2006 10:35 AM EDT{"commentId":260713,"authorDomain":"redruby"}
You are an inspiration, Oldfogey. Thank you for being here...and, good luck.
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- 1 vote
#47 - Tue Aug 22, 2006 11:19 AM EDT{"commentId":260819,"authorDomain":"paddy"}
Can Brazilian's vote in the USA? If so, you have my vote, Fogey :-)
Cheers.
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- 2 votes
#48 - Tue Aug 22, 2006 12:22 PM EDT{"commentId":260830,"authorDomain":"strongbad"}
Ohio's 18th...The fightin' 18th!
Congratulations Oldfogey! I would actually like to run for congress myself someday. Hopefully it goes well for you.
If you get elected I will be anxious to see you on Stephen Colbert's Better Know A District series.
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- 5 votes
#49 - Tue Aug 22, 2006 12:30 PM EDT{"commentId":260894,"authorDomain":"paulinebrock"}
I was thinking, maybe Colbert could have him on as a candidate??
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- 4 votes
{"commentId":261625,"authorDomain":"strongbad"}
That would be awesome. I just hope oldfogey would know what he was getting into. :)
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- 1 vote
{"commentId":260943,"authorDomain":"jmock"}
Rock on, oldfogey! Congrats and good luck. If I were in Ohio, I'd certainly vote for you :-)
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- 1 vote
#50 - Tue Aug 22, 2006 1:57 PM EDT{"commentId":261235,"authorDomain":"farmer"}
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I think we allowed our local immigrant workers to vote in last Ohio election, I don't see why a plane load from Brazil couldn't come up and vote thistime.
Actually, the Fighting Ohio 37th. Still in high school I joined the Ohio National Guard. Coshocton was the 37th Recon Company, the Governor's Honor Guard.
Calvin, I don't know how you did it but thanks for shortening this exercise. How many comments did you have to throw out?
THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS THANKS
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- 1 vote
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