OKC Mayor Race 2014

[Urban Pioneer]

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.

[soonerguru]

I know one way we could all find out for sure.

Do tell.

[soonerguru]

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.

[Urban Pioneer]

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.

[Steve]

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.

[soonerguru]

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.

[Urban Pioneer]

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.

[betts]

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.

[Urban Pioneer]

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.

[soonerguru]

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

[mkjeeves]

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.

[betts]

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.

[mkjeeves]

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.

[betts]

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.

[mkjeeves]

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.

[soonerguru]

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.

[mkjeeves]

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.

[tillyato]

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

[soonerguru]

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.

[betts]

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.

[soonerguru]

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.

[mkjeeves]

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

[DoctorTaco]

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.

[sroberts24]

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

[soonerguru]

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.