Widgets Magazine
Page 74 of 154 FirstFirst ... 246970717273747576777879124 ... LastLast
Results 1,826 to 1,850 of 3849

Thread: OKC Mayor Race 2014

  1. #1826

    Default Re: OKC Mayor Race 2014

    Oh, and by the way, that audit went far beyond the elevator lobby conversation. I was accused of being on the take from streetcar companies, where my money comes from, how I can afford to go on vacations, on and on and on...

    Poster McJeeves was getting all irritated about these questions about Ed's potential former activities coming put in the context of a divorce.

    Lets just say my sympathy for Ed is limited.

  2. #1827

    Default Re: OKC Mayor Race 2014

    Quote Originally Posted by Just the facts View Post
    I know one way we could all find out for sure.
    Do tell.

  3. #1828

    Default Re: OKC Mayor Race 2014

    Quote Originally Posted by mkjeeves View Post
    That's not what the tabloid is asking for:

    Court documents show a judge issued a stay after "The Oklahoman" sent a letter asking for records from Dr. Shadid's divorce case be unsealed. The letter states- "The Oklahoman believes release of the records is in the public interest given that he is a candidate for mayor."
    Guess you didn't read the article. Figures.

  4. #1829

    Default Re: OKC Mayor Race 2014

    Quote Originally Posted by Pete View Post
    Urban Pioneer asked me to post this:

    I went to four 7elevens and a grocery store to pick up a physical copy of this to read the rest of the article. They sold a great many papers this weekend.

  5. Default Re: OKC Mayor Race 2014

    Is it a private matter if it involves public business and taxpayer dollars? Every time this audit is mentioned I will challenge that person to provide context. There was no mistake in what I heard.

  6. #1831

    Default Re: OKC Mayor Race 2014

    Reading the last page or two of this thread just crystallizes the drama that Shadid brings to our city, drama reminiscent of Tulsa politics. It's here.

  7. #1832

    Default Re: OKC Mayor Race 2014

    The audit established that there is no mathematical way I could have meaningfully influenced the selection of the streetcar consultants. 2 subcommittee members voted. I was one of them. Three city staffers voted. A total of five. The selection process had scoring for each criteria field. The consultants were overwhelmingly favored mathematically by the majority.

    That is context.

    If I felt like I had actually done something wrong other than have that conversation, I would resign.

  8. #1833

    Default Re: OKC Mayor Race 2014

    I feel very comfortable with any involvement our committee members had in the consultant selection process. But regardless of one's POV on that subject, my point was that Shadid has no compunction about asking for information on people he opposes politically. I'd be interested to know just how many open records requests he has filed, as I've heard of many. I can only imagine his public outrage were he denied. Where's the fairness, consistency and transparency in his behavior? While I understand wanting one's children not apprised of one's misbehavior, he should have thought about how much public scrutiny is given to elected officials prior to running for mayor.

  9. #1834

    Default Re: OKC Mayor Race 2014

    It is my understanding through a 3rd party that he has been filing a Open Records Request nearly every day for the past several weeks. Not necessarily Ed personally, but people who are presumed to be with his campaign.

  10. #1835

    Default Re: OKC Mayor Race 2014

    How many audits has Shadid requested? I've heard it is astronomical.

  11. #1836

    Default Re: OKC Mayor Race 2014

    Records of the government employees doing government business are equal to divorce proceedings in some peoples minds eh? That's a bit of a stretch.

  12. #1837

    Default Re: OKC Mayor Race 2014

    I'm not saying they're the same. But Shadid is clearly looking for "dirt" he can use in his campaign so it's not as if he is filing his requests for noble reasons. He's not noble, as we've seen from multiple things he's done to other people to promote his own political interests. I don't really care why his wife has divorced him, unless it is because he was beating her or doing something that affects his potential to be a ethical leader, but if I were running for mayor, I would know that I'd better be prepared for someone to go digging for skeletons. Especially since we know he'll play dirty if he finds something himself. That is what happens in politics.

  13. #1838

    Default Re: OKC Mayor Race 2014

    Quote Originally Posted by betts View Post
    I'm not saying they're the same. But Shadid is clearly looking for "dirt" he can use in his campaign so it's not as if he is filing his requests for noble reasons. He's not noble, as we've seen from multiple things he's done to other people to promote his own political interests. I don't really care why his wife has divorced him, unless it is because he was beating her or doing something that affects his potential to be a ethical leader, but if I were running for mayor, I would know that I'd better be prepared for someone to go digging for skeletons. Especially since we know he'll play dirty if he finds something himself. That is what happens in politics.
    Glad we've finally reached common ground that both sides have their evil component. Mick's side owns this one.

  14. #1839

    Default Re: OKC Mayor Race 2014

    That's really a matter of perspective. I don't think either side is likely lily white. Which is why I'm voting for the person who will make the best mayor. On that question, the scales are weighted so heavily on the Cornett side that I don't have to think twice. Having seen both candidates in action for the last 2 years, I pick Mick.

  15. #1840

    Default Re: OKC Mayor Race 2014

    I'm going to hold my nose and vote for him too.

    This kind of crap and the rabid Ed hate of his supporters doesn't make that any easier.

  16. #1841

    Default Re: OKC Mayor Race 2014

    Quote Originally Posted by mkjeeves View Post
    I'm going to hold my nose and vote for him too.

    This kind of crap and the rabid Ed hate of his supporters doesn't make that any easier.
    A lot of this started out as rabid Ed like.

  17. #1842

    Default Re: OKC Mayor Race 2014

    Quote Originally Posted by soonerguru View Post
    A lot of this started out as rabid Ed like.
    A friend of mine used to say anything worth doing is worth overdoing.

    He's dead now.

  18. #1843

    Default Re: OKC Mayor Race 2014

    Ed's response to Sunday's article, among many other things accusing Mick of drug addiction and calling him "Rob Ford 2.0. You’ve got the sitting mayor of Oklahoma City engaged in criminal conduct.”

    Will alleged "pot-smoking mayor" debate Shadid on the issues? | Red Dirt Report

  19. #1844

    Default Re: OKC Mayor Race 2014

    Quote Originally Posted by tillyato View Post
    Ed's response to Sunday's article, among many other things accusing Mick of drug addiction and calling him "Rob Ford 2.0. You’ve got the sitting mayor of Oklahoma City engaged in criminal conduct.”

    Will alleged "pot-smoking mayor" debate Shadid on the issues? | Red Dirt Report
    OMG. This guy is nuts. It's funny because the Rob Ford jokes were aimed at Ed. They must have been effective if he's trying to project them onto the mayor. I hate giving that rag clicks but this must be read and psychoanalyzed.

  20. #1845

    Default Re: OKC Mayor Race 2014

    Quote Originally Posted by soonerguru View Post
    OMG. This guy is nuts. It's funny because the Rob Ford jokes were aimed at Ed. They must have been effective if he's trying to project them onto the mayor. I hate giving that rag clicks but this must be read and psychoanalyzed.
    I've read one too many at that blog. But Ed's probably planning on appointing him as head of the MAPS oversight committee if he's elected. In fact, the scariest thing Ed has said was his reflection on his appointing ability were he mayor. I'm not worried about my position, as I'm expendable regardless of who's mayor. But the thought of replacing some of the very knowledgeable and thoughtful members of various committees with the Ed supporters I've met is downright terrifying.

  21. #1846

    Default Re: OKC Mayor Race 2014

    Quote Originally Posted by betts View Post
    I've read one too many at that blog. But Ed's probably planning on appointing him as head of the MAPS oversight committee if he's elected. In fact, the scariest thing Ed has said was his reflection on his appointing ability were he mayor. I'm not worried about my position, as I'm expendable regardless of who's mayor. But the thought of replacing some of the very knowledgeable and thoughtful members of various committees with the Ed supporters I've met is downright terrifying.
    What I was trying to say is that Ed should be analyzed. The writer is just a fan boy.

  22. #1847

    Default Re: OKC Mayor Race 2014

    It's time our elected officials are independently drug tested on a regular basis.

  23. Default Re: OKC Mayor Race 2014

    Quote Originally Posted by soonerguru View Post
    What I was trying to say is that Ed should analyzed. The writer is just a fan boy.
    The weirdest thing about the guy who runs "Red Dirt Report" is that he maintains office space in Mesta Park (18th and Shartel) for his blog.

    For his blog.

    Most people run a blog out of their bedroom/dorm room/hall closet. Why does he need an entire office? Just seems weird to throw that much money at a hobby. A "meatspace" location like an office adds no value to a blog. If he really wanted to promulgate his views the money would be better spent on Facebook promotions/sponsored Twitter/printing and hand delivering his "report". My guess is he has disposable income to throw around and/or an unpleasant home life he is trying to avoid.

    Just seems like a strange choice, IMHO.

  24. #1849

    Default Re: OKC Mayor Race 2014

    I'm sure he lists his home as an office for tax reasons.

  25. #1850

    Default Re: OKC Mayor Race 2014

    Quote Originally Posted by DoctorTaco View Post
    The weirdest thing about the guy who runs "Red Dirt Report" is that he maintains office space in Mesta Park (18th and Shartel) for his blog.

    For his blog.

    Most people run a blog out of their bedroom/dorm room/hall closet. Why does he need an entire office? Just seems weird to throw that much money at a hobby. A "meatspace" location like an office adds no value to a blog. If he really wanted to promulgate his views the money would be better spent on Facebook promotions/sponsored Twitter/printing and hand delivering his "report". My guess is he has disposable income to throw around and/or an unpleasant home life he is trying to avoid.

    Just seems like a strange choice, IMHO.
    Where he offices to me isn't as relevant as the strange content he is publishing. He is serving as Shadid's personal publicity tool. But what needs to be analyzed here is Ed Shadid, his bizarre comments, and his insane electoral strategy.

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 3 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 3 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. Ed Shadid running for Mayor 2014!
    By progressiveboy in forum General Civic Issues
    Replies: 368
    Last Post: 07-02-2013, 04:19 AM
  2. Q&A with 2010 World Mayor runner-up, Mayor Mick Cornett
    By CaseyCornett in forum General Civic Issues
    Replies: 18
    Last Post: 12-09-2010, 11:38 AM
  3. Race and Ethnicity map in OKC
    By soonerfan_in_okc in forum General Civic Issues
    Replies: 88
    Last Post: 10-04-2010, 02:52 PM
  4. Mayor race March 7th
    By Patrick in forum General Civic Issues
    Replies: 39
    Last Post: 02-27-2006, 09:12 AM
  5. Strong-Mayor Form of Government For OKC
    By xrayman in forum General Civic Issues
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 03-24-2005, 09:42 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Single Sign On provided by vBSSO