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Old 01-12-2009, 02:01 PM
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Here comes Dummy.!!!
I should not touch this topic with a 10 foot pole. I could write pages but have just a minute. As I said in other posts, there is a vocal group of people on TOTV who think the developer is always right. There are many silent viewers who are smart enough not to post!

VHA always supports the developer. Can't ask questions at meetings. People we bought our house from are on VHA, also work for the developer, and with tell you secretly that it is just another way to sell this place. They were hand picked to be on VHA by the developer and then a rubber stamp election.

POA is a small group that has no where near the money, members or good public relations -because they don't have the developer's money and means. As a matter of fact, the developer actively does everything he can to shut the POA down. Go to a POA meeting and the floor is open.!!!! You can ask any questions.!!!!! They will answer and discuss every question.
The POA won a large lawsuit against the developer (developer spent a fortune on top lawyers) so that tells you something. On the historic side, the developer was really riping off the residents and breaking promises. Many of the POA members are from the historic and old side. POA helped many residents get their home resided. Many rumors and lies are put out about this small group of active residents. I met the POA leadership and can say I was impressed.
Russ-they write about and print good experiences about the hospital too.
Favorite past time here is putting down the POA. Easy to do because they are small in number and don't have anywhere near the resources of the VHA. The longer I see how things are done here, the more I realize we need a POA. I don't always agree with their little bulletin and they really need better writers.
So In the end-we need both.
Don't expect a debate as I am leaving now and I was a complete dummy for sticking up fot the less popular POA.