Ryan Patrick Demro wrote:I could be wrong, I'll have to go back and look at the literature, but I think Dimora also endorsed Cain.
Ryan
That would be a character flaw I am sure.
Perhaps this is true, but I have also seen the interaction. It does not seem like a forced friendship. But again what do I know.
I still go back to the arrow you threw. Dimora, Hagan, and other from outside the city do have an impact on the city. Right now there is a direct pipeline through party affiliations, background and friendships right to the Senate and Congress. This is indeed very rare for this city.
While I hope this would not be used for building the bridges to nowhere that seemed to be demanded by Dr. Dennis J. Kampe. I do think it offers Lakewood a rare chance to put forth a plan and seek additional funding. for ideas that make sense.
Now I have to admit that endorsements mean very little to me when I vote. I do find them a fascinating part of the political game. As I am sure you do as you save the literature.
This election will be very interesting, as it is for the very future of Lakewood. I look forward to the "visionary plans" both candidates offer. As of now I am not sure I would call either "visionary." As both ignored the only thing ever brought to this city that I would call "visionary."
But that might be fine for Lakewood, maybe visionary will be nothing more than an early word thrown into the mix. I remember one Thanksgiving dinner where the cook tried the visionary idea of french fried onions on the green bean casserole. Late I pointer out to her husband the recipe was on the side of the can. His answer was, "at least she had the vision to try it." Whatever.
I had the pleasure of running into Bill Call on the front steps of the home of Lakewood's true visionary. We talked of many things but the one area that kept coming back is that Lakewood is not far off getting it right, but one miss step could send the entire city spiraling to East Cleveland. Urban and city planners are baffled over how Lakewood remains above the rest in the country. Maybe it is not the best juggler but the safest juggler than can kept the balls in the air while the country and region settles. Who knows.
I would also like to throw one other little wrench in the works, as we discuss the coming elections. Taking credit and ignoring faults. When one takes credit for something, that is the "overt act" of taking ownership of a project, problem, situation. At the same time, letting problems pass, and fall under the carpet until the lump is so large, that the "dirt" spills out is a "passive act" of taking ownership as well. You ride in the stolen car and get caught, well I am sure you see what I am saying.
This city is more unique then most. In this city we have a newspaper that has opened it's doors to ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS. Where they can sound alarm bells if something is not right. At the same time they can also crow when something is. This it would seem would take "surprises" off the table.
Ryan, I will once again stay out of this election cycle as a "publisher." As always the advisory board and the paper have no plans to back anyone, for two reasons. The biggest reason is we agree about very little. (Might be our strength.) Two the arrogance of telling people how to vote is insane. It is a game tried by people that have a deep empty hole that they try to fill with "I backed them..." But every member of the board, and all writers to the paper and the Deck are free to get as involved as they wish as they are Americans and Lakewood voters.
I am glad to see both candidates get started early. I know I have a bunch of questions to ask. I just hope I get them all asked by November.
So come on, be honest, as a "Blackwell Republican" I am sure you know how the game is played.
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