Democratic incumbent Thomas Broderick Jr., and Republican candidate for prosecutor Rodney Cummings, squared off for a debate at City Hall last night in an event that was moderated by the Herald Bulletin.
As has become the norm for such events throughout this country, the so-called "debate" quickly spiraled downward into a mud-slinging event that saw both sides displaying their worst sides for all to see. Including the Herald Bulletin.
Cummings repeatedly attacked Broderick's family and questioned his ethics surrounding allegations of his use of his present position as a means to protect his children and further their interests. Cummings, no stranger to controversy himself, should have stuck with the facts and let them speak for themselves.
Broderick should have let him spew and sling his mud, and addressed same within his closing statements.
The Herald Bulletin should have chosen to report on the results instead of moderating and influencing them.
In my honest opinion, neither one of these candidates represents what the City of Anderson needs moving forward. . .
How can a voter respect any candidate who is so disrespectful to their opponent? It is a shame but when I choose a candidate at the polls, it is usually the person I think is the lesser of two evils rather than a person worthy of the position. Hate, contempt and disrespect is not limited to any political party affiliation, religion, or race but seem to be a common denominator of today's candidates.
Palehorse, your post reminded me of a story.
In the forest were two blind creatures, a rabbit and a snake. One day while going down a trail the two bumped into each other. The rabbit said "Excuse me, I am blind and did not see you." The snake replied that he too was blind and suggested that each of them feel the other and describe the physical features to one another.
The snake went first and felt the rabbit "You have soft fur, a tail like a cotton ball, long floppy ears, and a little button nose." said the snake, "I think you are a rabbit!"
Then it was the rabbit's turn to feel the snake. "You are cold and have no arms or legs, your tongue if forked and your eyes are beady and small, with no eyelids. You appear to be a spineless reptile and..." But before the rabbit could go any further the snake cried out "Oh my God, I am a politician!"
Quote from: Lester Sasquatch on October 14, 2010, 11:54:54 AM
Palehorse, your post reminded me of a story.
In the forest were two blind creatures, a rabbit and a snake. One day while going down a trail the two bumped into each other. The rabbit said "Excuse me, I am blind and did not see you." The snake replied that he too was blind and suggested that each of them feel the other and describe the physical features to one another.
The snake went first and felt the rabbit "You have soft fur, a tail like a cotton ball, long floppy ears, and a little button nose." said the snake, "I think you are a rabbit!"
Then it was the rabbit's turn to feel the snake. "You are cold and have no arms or legs, your tongue if forked and your eyes are beady and small, with no eyelids. You appear to be a spineless reptile and..." But before the rabbit could go any further the snake cried out "Oh my God, I am a politician!"
Indeed! :biggrin:
Pretty much sums it up. :biggrin:
Quote from: Lester Sasquatch on October 14, 2010, 11:54:54 AM
Palehorse, your post reminded me of a story.
In the forest were two blind creatures, a rabbit and a snake. One day while going down a trail the two bumped into each other. The rabbit said "Excuse me, I am blind and did not see you." The snake replied that he too was blind and suggested that each of them feel the other and describe the physical features to one another.
The snake went first and felt the rabbit "You have soft fur, a tail like a cotton ball, long floppy ears, and a little button nose." said the snake, "I think you are a rabbit!"
Then it was the rabbit's turn to feel the snake. "You are cold and have no arms or legs, your tongue if forked and your eyes are beady and small, with no eyelids. You appear to be a spineless reptile and..." But before the rabbit could go any further the snake cried out "Oh my God, I am a politician!"
So what is it going to take before we can have an election where we aren't choosing between the pit viper and a member of the Elapidae family? I have a suggestion. How 'bout a revolution?
I have a feeling that is exactly what these jackasses want. . . :mad:
I have a feeling you are thinking of "revolution" as the old insurgents-with-oddly-assorted-weapons-running-amok model. What I have in mind relies more on data packets and creativity.
:ogle: :sneaky:
So anyway. . . Now it appears the Marion county prosecutor race has taken a similar twist, with an identical situation brewing in the media. . . How's about we get someone who doesn't belong to either friggin party!?! :rolleyes:
Quote from: Palehorse on October 15, 2010, 06:21:32 PM
So anyway. . . Now it appears the Marion county prosecutor race has taken a similar twist, with an identical situation brewing in the media. . . How's about we get someone who doesn't belong to either friggin party!?! :rolleyes:
Wasn't it Socrates that said the best candidate for an elected political position would have to be drafted to run? Any man who wants the position has ulterior motives and is not worthy of being a public servant. I can believe it too.
Quote from: Lester Sasquatch on October 15, 2010, 08:20:46 PM
Wasn't it Socrates that said the best candidate for an elected political position would have to be drafted to run? Any man who wants the position has ulterior motives and is not worthy of being a public servant. I can believe it too.
Yup! It is that philosophy that lead to my own skepticism surrounding most, if not all, public officials.
Where's Pat Paulson when we need him? Don't answer that I already know. :'(
Quote from: Palehorse on October 15, 2010, 06:21:32 PM
So anyway. . . Now it appears the Marion county prosecutor race has taken a similar twist, with an identical situation brewing in the media. . . How's about we get someone who doesn't belong to either friggin party!?! :rolleyes: