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August 08, 2005
Reason D'etre
Why? Why this blog? Why is Ron Littlefield the Worst Mayor Ever?
Is it because Ron Littlefield ran the sleaziest campaign in our city’s history?
Is it because he put a push poll in the field that accused a happily married, heterosexual woman of being a lesbian? [Not that there’s anything wrong with that.]
Is it because he made a deal with a [recently indicted] state senator to trade the support of his political machine for a job for his daughter?
Oh, speaking of vote trading, how about when Ron Littlefield approached his recently eliminated opponent Dan Johnson--a man diametrically opposed to him politically--and promised, and delivered, a cushy job at City Hall for his support in the run-off election?
Not to mention, that he thinks so little of the work that a Chief of Staff does for the city, that he gave it to a man who simply has not the ability or the verve to get things done?
Ohmigod, do you remember that hysterically overwrought American Lava Factory brochure during the campaign? You may not remember it, but if at some point last spring you thought someone left a pile of steaming dog crap in your mailbox—that was it. So pathetically lame the way this guy craves attention and credit. Is that it?
Or is it because Ron Littlefield has always been so desperate for power and respect that he has had a license plate on his car for several election cycles that reads: Vote4Me?
Is it because, even though he had nothing whatsoever to do with the spectacular new waterfront, he took--and continues to take credit for it?
And for that matter, same goes for the Walnut Street Bridge 15 years ago?
Not even gonna mention the bullet train. [OK, I will mention that the train and his ongoing Sister Cities obsession are easily explained when you realize this guy will do anything for a freebie trip on the public dime.]
Or is it the heinous character assassination he committed on our city’s most active and responsible citizens—each and every one of them being his mental and moral superior—to create a false divide amongst a populace that is, sadly, so easily, falsely divided?
Yes.
And what’s even more irksome, is that after all his backroom deals and Good Old Boy maneuvering, he’s done so freaking little! There was actually something in the paper last week heralding our mayor for the smoothing of a bump on a bridge. I was apoplectic. He drags us through all that muck and that’s all we get?!? Think about it—what has this guy done? Well, he did assemble an interesting staff—more about that later. But seriously, do you remember the flurry of activity when Builder Bob took office? Same thing with Kinsey. Committee’s appointed, initiative’s announced, projects underway, etc. This guy—crickets chirp. So yes, I’m indignant about all of that and that is why I’ve started this blog.
No doubt about it—Ron Littlefield: Worst. Mayor. Ever.
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