Citizen group decides against recall
Citizen group decides against recall
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Wed Jul 2, 2008 07:36:45 CDT
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I felt like I should address this, because it is a valid concern: Why wasn't I at the meeting?
Evidently, Funny Business, you don't know me at all. You have commented that you didn't want to be force fed my "boring political stuff" and that I was "Anti-American." (Comments you have now deleted...)
If you knew me as well as you think, you would know that I have spent the better part of the last 6 months doing everything I CAN to make a change and get people to HEAR it.
I have attended meetings, organized rallies, held signs, passed out literature, along with writing numerous blogs on my blog here.
If you think that I didn't show up at the meeting because I don't have courage to stand up to our elected officials, you are mistaken. I have stood up and called some of them out on things they have done. I have put my REAL name and REAL picture out there for all to see.
I don't hide that this city needs a transformation - before we go down as the laughingstock of South Texas.
If I had the money and time (I have two kids under 4 - but you knew that) - I would run for a position myself.
Instead, I plan to help in any way possible anyone who plans to step up and take control of our city.
We need elected officials who will do what they were elected to do: Follow the law and REPRESENT the people who voted them in.
Simple tasks, I say, but for our elected officials? They seem to forget why they were elected once they gain the "title."
I am done ranting... instead of calling me an Anti-American or saying that my political stuff is being force fed to you and it is too boring - MAYBE you should actually read what I have to say.
As for my absence from the meeting? Well - I have tried that route. The people in charge have no concern over what I or the majority of Victoria wants or needs. Meetings are waste of time at this point. They either won't let you talk, laugh at you when you talk, or just shake their heads and smile - waiting for you to shut up.
Hey CLOWN, we all have the right to an opinion whether we go to the meeting or not! What part of democracy do you not get CLOWN?
But they also need to grow mean and nasty and bury some of those big wigs under 9 levels of H3LL.
Comment From: KennethSchustereit
"It is never dignified to slander someone"
I must be living in a parallel universe Kenneth to hear you say that.....
They better have a lot of money then, because I assure you that it'll take at least $200,000 plus interest to keep them there.
I have been reading the posts concerning all the political “hot” topics of my Chosen new home town. Some of you post with clarity of thought (much better than I) others just throw rocks.
This town is no different than East Texas where I am from. Though much smaller we, there, had much the same issues. None of it is pretty. At the same time necessary on occasion.
I commend those Citizens of Victoria and Victoria County who take a stand for their perception of right and wrong. If two people disagree and engage in a debate based on reason, facts and common sense, though one my win the debate, both parties benefit from it.
For any of you, who wish to enter into politics, go get yourself a “Rhino” suit. It is a full contact sport. If you have no enemies today, they will appear when you toss your hat in.
I would love to see people who actually CARE about what is going on in their city run for these positions.
I don't like stepping on toes, but when you mix emotions and politics... crap (for lack of a better word) happens.
It takes a lot of money, time, and guts to run for office in a town like this. Look at what happened to Jaynes and Keeling? So much mud... such a disgrace.
So - for all of you who want people who care to run for office, remember that the people who are already there will put in time and money to make sure they stay there.
It is up to YOU to get out and help these people campaign, make signs, hold signs, pass out signs, and even throw a few bucks their way.
I am ready for a change for Victoria.
I have already said it - but I will say it again:
To all of the elected officials in Victoria - we are watching you and we don't like what we see. Who has the majority? The 20 or so of you?
Or the 50,000 of us?
Do your jobs or we will find someone who will.
I think it would be T-riffic if either Ernie or Riverboat ran for city council. Both would be excellent candidates.
I do think folks need to be encouraged to run. It takes a lot of courage to put yourself out there publicly. I admire those who do, even when I don't support them politically.
This group seems so dignified. Contrast the tactics of this group with that of the other local group in the news of late.
Common sense in Victoria comes out of hiding.
