tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945486051206557782.post5526989253170945291..comments2023-06-06T12:58:24.936-03:00Comments on Thibeau Time: Seeking CouncilAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10632933520581304507noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945486051206557782.post-48684822060469034532012-05-19T00:41:48.096-03:002012-05-19T00:41:48.096-03:00I find the transparency, and the idea of working t...I find the transparency, and the idea of working together WITH the city vice against, to be a very logical one. Judging by some council actions, including petty bickering, secrecy, self-centered motives and their own lack of focus at times, the best place would be, is on the inside. And you are well versed in some areas, more level-headed in others, and any lack of understanding would not be a problem, as similar accusations have been made against many Councillors, as they either openly or secretly tweet their own views, often less organized and community oriented than we expect of them. It will not be easy, you will have to make concessions to stoop to such a level, but it can be done. Smaller people have made mayor. The obstacle will be public support. Globally, you could have lots of support, regionally, you will have bias and suspicion against you. But then, I once was very supportive of our mayor, but suspicion, secrecy, in camera decisions affecting the public and their purse have made me feel more confident with either left-or-right wingers, rather than wing-nuts that sometimes behave as children. Go for it John, if you feel ready. Not every area of the city has bad representation, some have weaker representation, but all require the public support. Your presence might provide more stability and gain some understanding into the mystery. Slug-fests are good. It weeds out the slugs in council. Worst case, you develop insight into what is wrong with Halifax Regional Municipality (often called Halifax Council because it does not fully encompass the HRM as a whole_. We could use at least one Critical Thinker in the group, to help the rest evolve, and wake them up.Rastahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09465901367915040317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945486051206557782.post-83759023167709310922012-05-17T12:40:59.690-03:002012-05-17T12:40:59.690-03:00you have some great ideas :) hugs!you have some great ideas :) hugs!ingridnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945486051206557782.post-47163232863487779242012-05-17T12:30:51.070-03:002012-05-17T12:30:51.070-03:00Unless you're planning on running for Council ...Unless you're planning on running for Council just for the publicity, you have zero chance of winning in South End, which will be a slugfest between Sue Uteck and Waye Mason. You could perhaps try volunteering to help a candidate you like with a chance of winning then hope you have some slight influence on them or their policies, but to be honest I think your best path forward is to lead by example with Occupy. Your energy to organize real life Occupy presence at community events like garbage cleanups is the best way to defeat the smelly hippie stereotype.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-945486051206557782.post-12070752830522819622012-05-17T12:27:29.756-03:002012-05-17T12:27:29.756-03:00what do you think about running with a partner or ...what do you think about running with a partner or small group? there are some powerful like-minded womyn that may be interested. just a first thought--i've not read the whole thing. i do like the thought of seeing you debate with mike savage :)ingridnoreply@blogger.com