Sunday, October 30, 2005
BLOG POLITICS
Sorry for my missing a day, but the old puter decided to throw a hissy fit..."User Friendly"...I don't think soooooo!...Anyway, I'm back! So what interesting topic can we discuss today that will generate a response, from all those people that just sit in the shadows and read but don't participate?.....(have to find a nifty name for them...any ideas, it's your dime?)...Today's blog is about Blog Politics and the North Adams City (town) council!...I believe what most people get frustrated about is the council's total lack of open discussion, hence...the term...bobbleheads. The council should be an open forum where the city openly and with the public watching, discuss the Cities (towns) business. The behind closed doors in a smoke filled room full of politico power brokers is not what we want in this city. They are doing the peoples business so the people should know. Yah...Yah...I know the different committee's give their reports and the mayor gives his report...and that's all folks! No input, Pro or Con...Why?...because it has already been decided upon behind closed doors. With this type of politics why even bother...just put a sticky note on a blackboard and show that on TV. ...,Hell, there may even be some infringements of the "Open Meeting Law"? ...What does all this have to do with Blog Politics...not a damn thing, but I hope it got your attention! These are my views...What are yours?...It's Your Dime!
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I think we can use either:
~PUSSYFOOTERS~
Main Entry: pussyfoot
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: walk carefully
Synonyms: avoid, be noncommittal, creep, dodge, equivocate, evade, glide, gumshoe, hedge, link, lurk, prevaricate, prowl, shuffle, sidestep, skulk, slide, slink, slip, sneak, steal, tergiversate, tergiverse, tiptoe, tread warily, weasel
Or if that is too close to offensive, we could be boring and use the online name:
~LURKERS~
Hi Chris---and just what is your view of the South?? or are you referring to the cemetary- Southview-- where your sign will be buried----Southview?? Chris?? samo samo----chbpod
POD do you believe the people of NA feel the Mayor is doing a good job because there has been no serious challenger in some time, or because the residents, given basically one choice vote the Mayor in year after year?
well I think that question answers itself---you have had over the years three City Councilors challenge the Mayor for the office and they have lost---maybe you have someone else in mind-- as a serious challenger-- if he were not doing a good job-- don't you think the voters would demand change--and find a candidate---
chbpod
chbpod...wrong number, not chris...I use the name (southview) in rememberance of my father, who used that handle back in the heddy days of CB Radio...will the real chbpod please stand up?...southview
I sorta like..."The Shadow People" ...southview
POD I think he is doing a good job at what he feels should be done in NA, but is he doing the best job for NA? I don't think you can answer that question now since everything that is on the plate is a product of JB. Could someone have done a better job? Possibly.
Unless something goes terribly wrong, like basing an entire economy on tourism and second homes and then have a major recession, the job is his until he says no more. How could any challenger possibly point out something wrong when all that is, is JB's?
This trickles down to the CC since a gang of 5 is not wanted. I would look for a majority of incumbents to return with one possibly two outsiders. New ideas, if any, could be presented and still not paralyze the CC.
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