October 21, 200520 yr Author I think it was a reference to the Know-Nothings of the 19th century. Specifically: Know-Nothing movement, in U.S. history. The increasing rate of immigration in the 1840s encouraged nativism. In Eastern cities where Roman Catholic immigrants especially had concentrated and were welcomed by the Democrats, local nativistic societies were formed to combat “foreign” influences and to uphold the “American” view. The American Republican party, formed (1843) in New York, spread into neighboring states as the Native American party, which became a national party at its Philadelphia convention in 1845. The movement was temporarily eclipsed by the Mexican War and the debates over slavery. When the slavery issue was temporarily quieted by the Compromise of 1850 nativism again came to the fore. Many secret orders grew up, of which the Order of United Americans and the Order of the Star-spangled Banner came to be the most important. These organizations baffled political managers of the older parties, since efforts to learn something of the leaders or designs of the movement were futile; all their inquiries of supposed members were met with a statement to the effect that they knew nothing. Hence members were called Know-Nothings, although there was never a political organization bearing the name. Efforts were concentrated on electing only native-born Americans to office and on agitating for a 25-year residence qualification for citizenship. Growing rapidly, the Know-Nothings allied themselves with the group of Whigs who followed Millard Fillmore and almost captured New York state in the 1854 election, while they did sweep the polls in Massachusetts and Delaware and had local successes in other states. The disintegration of the Whig party aided them in their strides toward national influence. In 1854 they looked toward extension into the South, and in the following year they openly assumed the name American party and cast aside much of their characteristic secrecy. In June, 1855, a crisis developed; at a meeting of the national council in Philadelphia, Southerners seized control and adopted a resolution calling for the maintenance of slavery. The slavery issue, after the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act, again came to the front, and this time the slavery issue split apart the Know-Nothing movement as it had the Whigs. The antislavery men went into the newly organized Republican party. Millard Fillmore, the American party candidate for President in 1856, polled a small vote and won only the state of Maryland. The national strength of the Know-Nothing movement thus was broken.
October 21, 200520 yr I heard 9-8. The Executive Committee of the Board of Control voted it down 9-8 this morning, THEN the full Board of Control voted it down 9-7 around lunchtime today.
October 21, 200520 yr The Executive Committee of the Board of Control voted it down 9-8 this morning, THEN the full Board of Control voted it down 9-7 around lunchtime today. Gotcha, that is wonderful news!!! :dancingpa
October 21, 200520 yr Besides Gary Dearborn of Pendleton County , board members who voted not to endorse the proposal were Jerry Taylor of Hart County, Paul Dotson of Pike County, Bob Schneider of Newport Central Catholic, Steve Parker of Lexington, L.V. McGinty of Paducah, Stan Hardin of Louisville, Donna Wear of Paducah and Paula Goodin of Pineville. Voting against the motion were Chuck Broughton of Owensboro, Bob Stewart and Jim Sexton of Louisville, Mike Barren of Lexington and Jeff Perkins of Somerset, Ozz Jackson of Whitesburg and Lonnie Burgett of Mayfield. Jeff Schlosser of Fort Thomas abstained, saying he needed more information on the proposal’s potential impact. Board member Sally Haeberle of Ashland was not present. http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/12962842.htm
October 21, 200520 yr The BOC vote does raise an interesting question. Some on there represent certain regions. Let's say a region voted 90% for the proposal; should the rep had voted the way his regions voted. While most of the BOC members do represent a region (4 however are at large members appointed by the BOE), the KHSAA Constitution states that the BOC shall review all proposed changes to the Constitution (which Proposal 20 is) and further states that the BOC shall have the authority to reject any proposed change that it determines is not in the best interest of the KHSAA. The 9 people who voted to "not recommend" the proposal felt Proposal 20 was not in the best interest of the Association. The one abstaining member wanted to get more info in re the financial cost, affect on redistricting and any other consequences the staff can determine that Proposal 20 will have on the Association before he makes any recommendation to the BOE. The 7 members who voted against the "not recommended" motion either felt Proposal 20 was in the best interest of the Association or felt that they were morally obligated to support the delegates vote regardless of what the Constitution tells them they are supposed to do.
October 21, 200520 yr It's a shame that the BOC didn't follow the will of the member schools. But when did they EVER get one right. Just today, buddy!!!!
October 21, 200520 yr A sad group on Board of Control to not back its member schools. They are justly backing MEMBER schools.
October 21, 200520 yr Most of the recruiting schools will be gone. Unless you count Scott Co., which by the way signed the letter in the Herald Leader that appeared last Sunday, and Belfrey, who's star football players come from WV. Also, Cubster let me remind you that several schools from the 16th region came calling on Rose Hill kids three years ago when OJ left. By my last count, Greenup, Raceland, Ashland, and Russell all secured prominent players at Rose Hill's expense. I don't remember you crying foul then. Please tell me that your not one of those who believe that public schools are limited to the kids in their respective districts. Either way it appears to me that "the greatest day in the history of Kentucky high school sports" as the Ashland radio crew and it's distinguished guest referred to it last evening turned out to be the eve of the greatest day in Kentucky high school sports history.
October 22, 200520 yr Either way it appears to me that "the greatest day in the history of Kentucky high school sports" as the Ashland radio crew and it's distinguished guest referred to it last evening turned out to be the eve of the greatest day in Kentucky high school sports history. Great quote, and I now have ZERO respect for those from or who support ASHLAND, that support such an archaic thought process.
October 22, 200520 yr My understanding is that every single Prop was voted down except Prop 20. Incorrect, there was a few proposals that were passed.
October 23, 200520 yr Rose Hill kids were not looking to get out after the mass exodus led by OJ? Nobody told those kids they had to leave. They should have all stayed and been the favorites the past two years.
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