Comments for Academy of Local Politics

Comment on Buying the Mayor’s office. by Jeremy

Jeremy — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:21:44 +0000

Here in Michigan, we’ve got a city with a similar sale: http://michiganradio.org/post/sale-pontiac-city-hall-golf-course-and-cemeteries

Pontiac was once home to several GM plants that have closed over the past few years. As a result, the City has been put under an “emergency financial manager” (a controversial law that is supposed to prevent cities from going Chapter 9).

As a result, they’re selling off a lot of assets to help balance the books and cover their expenses… City Hall? The Library? Golf courses and cemeteries…

Comment on Who wants a yard sign and why? by Jeremy

Jeremy — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:37:00 +0000

I agree. There’s always the maxim “signs don’t vote”.

Which is why I get confused why ever gas station and street corner get littered and overwhelmed with signs weeks before the election… it’s so crowded and busy that it’s a potshot if anyone will notice.

Comment on Shameless mismanagement by Hank

Hank — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:21:16 +0000

Getting rid of Saturday service would be a BIG step in the right direction to aleviate some of the overhead.It would also help to change the retirement package of the postal employees to make it more inline with the “common man”.

Comment on Shameless mismanagement by Jeremy

Jeremy — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:47:25 +0000

With 32,000 retail locations and labor costs that grow faster than the economy surrounding them, it’s no wonder that they have to close.

Comment on Here come the bands? by Bob Scott

Bob Scott — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:50:23 +0000

Evidently she marches to a different drummer!

Comment on Where good ideas go to die … by Kasen Rider

Kasen Rider — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:29:37 +0000

Looking forward to reading more. Great article.Really thank you! Keep writing.

Comment on New word by Jeremy

Jeremy — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:26:59 +0000

Oh yeah, it’s a synonym for Democracy.

Like ol’ Ben Franklin said, “Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.”

“Liberty”, he said, “is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.”

Comment on 10 – 80 – 10 Rule by Hank

Hank — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:04:55 +0000

“My question without a good answer is â€¦ if 80% want it if it is done right, why canâ€™t we do it right and get it done?”

Actually, the answer is pretty simple, Its because of the 10% who don’t want it no matter what. For some reason, the minority view towards anything in this country RULES. Can’t offend or upset anyone you know. Thats how I see it.

Comment on A tough quiz to take by Alex

Alex — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:02:39 +0000

I got a 90 overall (80 on the knowledge part, 100 on the wisdom part)

Good quiz.

Comment on Why do people run for public office? by alarnold

alarnold — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:40:52 +0000

You’re putting a lot of thought into this Jeremy. I like that.

I myself have tried to recruit many individuals to run for office. Most have declined. Those that have agreed, have done so because of one of the already listed reasons. So I’m not going to add this to the list.

I consider recruitment part of the process, but not a reason to run.