OKC Mayor Race 2014

[betts]

When is the last day to register?

Friday.

[betts]

Low information voters. It's almost sad that you can vote no matter how well you understand the subject or how well you know the candidates.

[catch22]

Low information voters. It's almost sad that you can vote no matter how well you understand the subject or how well you know the candidates.

I have faith that the majority of voters in Oklahoma City are intelligent enough to see past the rhetoric and understand how valuable our previous momentum has been and where it came from and how it was sustained. And I have faith that they will continue to fuel that momentum with the correct choice in the ballot box next month.

[Edgar]

Low information voters. It's almost sad that you can vote no matter how well you understand the subject or how well you know the candidates.

Low info voters if what Mick and the Chamber boys ensured in the MAPSIII vote. They know better than any the economic realities of the convention trade. btw, do you think it's selfish to still want the project full well knowing what it'll do to city finances? Ed is just putting all the inconvient facts on the table so people can cast an informed vote. It's representative governanace.

[Edgar]

I have faith that the majority of voters in Oklahoma City are intelligent enough to see past the rhetoric and understand how valuable our previous momentum has been and where it came from and how it was sustained. And I have faith that they will continue to fuel that momentum with the correct choice in the ballot box next month.

momentum, seesm more like the ancestors of the Pei tragedy are driving the crazy train to a repeat of history.

[zookeeper]

momentum, seesm more like the ancestors of the Pei tragedy are driving the crazy train to a repeat of history.

That's absurd. Where are the examples of demolitions without an immediate purpose? We've seen growth and new development at every turn. That's just really ridiculous.

[PixAre]

Who makes that call? It's new this year.

And you call us uninformed? Please remove your tinfoil hat and stow it in the overhead compartment.

Serious question: Are you ever going to tell us what Ed actually stands for, plans to do, supports, what his vision is for this city, or do you just copy and paste from a lengthy list of anti-Mick talking points that at this point in time sound like a worn out record.

[Edgar]

That's absurd. Where are the examples of demolitions without an immediate purpose? We've seen growth and new development at every turn. That's just really ridiculous.

They're similar in being gradiose visions that ignore reality.

[Edgar]

And you call us uninformed? Please remove your tinfoil hat and stow it in the overhead compartment.

Serious question: Are you ever going to tell us what Ed actually stands for, plans to do, supports, what his vision is for this city, or do you just copy and paste from a lengthy list of anti-Mick talking points that at this point in time sound like a worn out record.

Isn't it obvious with all the conversations his candidacy has ignited. Sensible transparant governanace being one.

[CuatrodeMayo]

Link just died.

Fixed.

[Dubya61]

I like the way he clings to a honored title but never calls Mayor Cornett by his title. He also ignores his complicity in approving "Mick's appointments"

[bradh]

Low info voters if what Mick and the Chamber boys ensured in the MAPSIII vote. They know better than any the economic realities of the convention trade. btw, do you think it's selfish to still want the project full well knowing what it'll do to city finances? Ed is just putting all the inconvient facts on the table so people can cast an informed vote. It's representative governanace.

Yeah man, all those young college educated professionals and business owners who follow the chamber are really "low info."

[betts]

Fixed.

They're all male! I think the good Dr. Shadid sees women as invisible. Which is what I've heard....

[betts]

Thank you Sid. It's sad that the voice of reason seems to be overwhelmed by the desire to believe something is true even when it's not. That's characterized much of Ed's campaign. It's full of misinformation (and lies) that the willing lap up because they want to, not because they're true.

[Edgar]

been some progress recently, but all you have to do is look at local media to know OKC is a good ole boys town and has diversity issues in representation.

[betts]

Sounds like any progress that has been made is "no thanks" to Ed. David Glover was his only recommendation for an appointment? A white male whom I think went to Casady. Yup.

[SoonerDave]

Sounds like any progress that has been made is "no thanks" to Ed. David Glover was his only recommendation for an appointment? A white male whom I think went to Casady. Yup.

How often in politics have we seen a candidate point to the smelly trash in his opponent's yard, yet ignore the rotting pigs in his own?

Sad thing is that this is entirely a manufactured Ed issue.
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[Tier2City]

been some progress recently, but all you have to do is look at local media to know OKC is a good ole boys town and has diversity issues in representation.

Then why has Shadid persistently affirmatively voted for that lack of diversity over the last three years. Why hasn't he bothered to do anything about it?

[Tier2City]

I always thought this was one of the more ironic examples of Shadid's tendency to appoint old white men to City committees:

July 3, 2012 - Journal of Council Proceedings
III C.
Appointment of Bob Nelon to MAPS 3 Citizens Advisory Board.

CONFIRMED. MOVED BY RYAN, SECONDED BY SALYER. AYES: MAYOR CORNETT, MARRS, SHADID, WHITE, GREENWELL, SALYER, KELLY, AND RYAN.

[BrettM2]

Low info voters if what Mick and the Chamber boys ensured in the MAPSIII vote. They know better than any the economic realities of the convention trade. btw, do you think it's selfish to still want the project full well knowing what it'll do to city finances? Ed is just putting all the inconvient facts on the table so people can cast an informed vote. It's representative governanace.

What it'll do? You mean that we're paying for a CC upfront with no debt? Crazy what we're doing!

[Urban Pioneer]

I now see he wants to cut zoo funding in HALF for buses.

He is proposing this AGAIN!? Where was this brought up?

I thought he had figured out going after one of the most popular things that the public voted for was a bad idea.
Please elaborate.

[Tier2City]

My response to the race-baiting: https://www.facebook.com/sidburgess/...26184180832018

The arrogance and hypocrisy of Shadid on that thread is breathtaking.

[OSUFan]

Maybe we do need more diversity. If only Ed had been in a position to do something about that the last couple of years.

Another interesting thing for me. How come in all of Ed's campaign materials I've received I've yet to see anything that states one thing Mr. Shadid has accomplished as a city council person. You would think he would have one accomplishment he could brag about.

[LakeEffect]

Maybe we do need more diversity. If only Ed had been in a position to do something about that the last couple of years.

Another interesting thing for me. How come in all of Ed's campaign materials I've received I've yet to see anything that states one thing Mr. Shadid has accomplished as a city council person. You would think he would have one accomplishment he could brag about.

His campaign has led negative from day one. Had he hired (or found volunteers) that approached campaigning from a different angle, we might see a more positive campaign.

[Bellaboo]

It is stunning, absolutely stunning, how little these guys know.

Because he's just trolling with any BS he can come up with....just another diversion tactic.