tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post8339972513708570929..comments2023-10-09T11:28:14.030-05:00Comments on The Adventures of Johnny Northside: Johnny Northside Blog Endorses Rybak, Samuels, Hofstede And, Oh Yes, Michael Guest...Johnny Northsidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03694273579383113753noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-44014020728242548202009-11-01T20:58:11.430-06:002009-11-01T20:58:11.430-06:00Sorry Mr. Allan,
But Al's dropped charges are...Sorry Mr. Allan, <br />But Al's dropped charges are posted on the S&T website.Pond-dragonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-11898027955590399502009-11-01T16:14:03.115-06:002009-11-01T16:14:03.115-06:00Thanks for your substantive and thoughtful comment...Thanks for your substantive and thoughtful comment, Veg Nation. <br /><br />But the way I view it...the issue is not just the "degree of being beholden." Sure, a renter is "beholden" to a landlord the way a homeowner with a mortgage is "beholden" to a bank. But if you fail to pay a mortgage, it will be months and months before you are out on the street. <br /><br />The renter is out on the street MUCH more quickly, and has no equity, no stake in the property, no right to make changes to the property without permission, etc.<br /><br />Also, in my experience, a landlord usually has a much more personal and direct relationship with a renter than a bank has with a mortgage holder. <br /><br />And, I should point out, I make this comment as somebody who was actually ON A CITY COUNCIL while I was A RENTER. Yes, that whole Grand Forks, North Dakota thing. Shudder. Did I mention how HAPPY I am to live in the Twin Cities? Anyway...<br /><br /><br />When I was on a city council, and renting, I heard this criticism from, for example, other council members...and, sure, I had my answer. Renters needed representation, too, and so forth. Home owners answer to their banker if they have a mortgage. Etcetera. <br /><br />In fact, my landlord in Grand Forks never tried to push their power over me, (it was a pretty big and impersonal company, actually, unlike my previous rental experiences) but if my landlord HAD tried to push their power over me? Gee, I would have been in a tough spot. <br /><br />But that was THERE and this is HERE. The fact is, owning a home shows you're going to stick around for a while and the idea of a city council member who answers to a LANDLORD goes against my instict over who should represent me and how self-reliant and independent that person should be. And how rooted to the neighborhood they plan to represent. <br /><br />Allen Kathir is also YOUNG. He is not married, he has no children, he has no HOME OWNERSHIP. He is basically a kid right out of college. He's bright and shows promise. He should buy a home and work his way up through the neighborhood association ranks and maybe, in five or ten years, run for city council. Or four. Four if he's that ambitious. <br /><br />As for my president and pope comment; I'd be leary of any public official who seemed to be answering directly and specifically to ANY religious leader, or (for that matter) to any powerful interest such as, perhaps, a land developer. <br /><br />Or their Lord. <br /><br />Their LAND lord.Johnny Northsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03694273579383113753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-27641260808904692322009-11-01T15:46:12.926-06:002009-11-01T15:46:12.926-06:00i don't think it's fair to suggest that a ...i don't think it's fair to suggest that a renter is any more beholden to his landlord than a homeowner might be to the bank that holds their mortgage, etc.--i just don't think that, realistically, either is likely to be a very likely "threat."<br /><br />on the other hand, i do think that home ownership does bring with it a whole set of experiences, as well as a commitment to the neighborhood, that i would expect a council member to have.veg*nationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06038204128140578947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-68762151936671535602009-11-01T15:08:50.085-06:002009-11-01T15:08:50.085-06:00" Michael Guest managed to get the endorsemen..." Michael Guest managed to get the endorsement of FORMER VICE PRESIDENT WALTER MONDALE. I mean, wow, how did a candidate for A LOCAL PARK BOARD pull off something like THAT?<br />"<br />I suppose someone should answer this question. VP Mondale appears to have turned into a single issue candidate. That issue is Hydro power from St Anthony Falls. He opposed Hydro power at the Falls under any circumstances. You can ask any politician in Minneapolis. From what I understand they have all gotten a call from Mondale. For many it is the only time they have ever heard from him since he retired.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-91752555848994776052009-11-01T11:14:10.947-06:002009-11-01T11:14:10.947-06:00Verbiage added accordingly:
---------------------...Verbiage added accordingly: <br />-------------------------<br />I hasten to point out, it's not a question of a person's FAITH but whether the person takes direct and specific marching orders, whether somebody has TOO MUCH POWER over that person. I assert that a landlord--ANY landlord--would have too much power over a city council person living under their rented roof. "President answering to a pope" was just the first controversial metaphor which came out of the mental bag)<br />------------------------------<br /><br />If somebody can suggest a more elegant and politically correct simile or metaphor, be my guest.<br /><br />In fact, don't just BE my guest. Be sure to VOTE for Guest.Johnny Northsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03694273579383113753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-57600149053045848602009-11-01T11:06:42.128-06:002009-11-01T11:06:42.128-06:00I did NOT cast aspersions on electing Catholics pr...I did NOT cast aspersions on electing Catholics president or to any other office. The question is not a person's faith, but whether they take direct and specific marching orders from the leader of that faith. In fact, I will go back and add verbiage accordingly.Johnny Northsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03694273579383113753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-30861941495912860272009-11-01T10:50:42.431-06:002009-11-01T10:50:42.431-06:00First things first: This particular post was writ...First things first: This particular post was written by John without any coordination whatsoever from me. I personally agree with the endorsements but since Don Allen addressed something to "John/Jeff," I want to make it clear who wrote what.<br /><br />For JNS newbies, if there is no "Guest post by the Hawthorne Hawkman," under the photo/video header, then John Hoff wrote the article.<br /><br />@ John, I agree with anon 8:48. I do NOT appreciate your comment about a President answering to a Pope. At best, it's in poor taste. It's your blog of course, but I'm voicing my disapproval of that statement.<br /><br />@ Don Allen, John's comments towards Allen Kathir were constructive criticisms. This blog does indeed go into attack mode at times, but this was nowhere near that level. Frankly, I have the same sentiments about Marcus Harcus (although I'm not sure if he owns or rents). I like him immensely, and I look forward to him being an elected official SOME DAY, but I don't think he's ready now.<br /><br />On the topic of the Strib/mayoral elections: The Strib is a business, and as such its first priority is to make or at least refrain from losing money. Without going into the failing financial model of the "dead tree format," I'll say that none of the other candidates has generated enough of a following to deserve significant coverage from a media entity as large as the Strib.<br /><br />I mean really, do we have to let Joey Lombard is Awesome up on the same stage as the other candidates? I think we'd have a more vibrant election with a viable contender to RT, but it's not the Strib's obligation to prop up someone to make that happen.<br /><br />Finally, I believe the candidates and the support they have had from media like the Mpls Mirror and ibnn have focused more on whining about lack of attention from the Strib and other mainstream media, and spent too little time and energy on explaining to the rest of us what their vision actually is. If they'd actually done that, and shown that their ideas resonated with a constituency, then they'd have a case for more debates and coverage.Jeff Skreneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597476540441866248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-67178834191652120102009-11-01T09:01:27.990-06:002009-11-01T09:01:27.990-06:00Johnny/Jeff - Why attack Allen? He has a chance. W...Johnny/Jeff - Why attack Allen? He has a chance. With the IRV its a free for all.<br /><br />If Don Samuels wins it will be by less than the percent you mentioned.<br /><br />Rybak - the Star Tribune has protected their golden boy by not giving the 11 other candidates press time and also suppressing the news that all charges (bogus) have been dropped against Al Flowers.<br /><br />November 3rd will be interesting. <br /><br />Don (Me) will vote for Papa John (1), Al Flowers (2) and William McGauhey (3) for mayor.Don "Republican" Allennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-76070424829202180902009-11-01T08:48:16.411-06:002009-11-01T08:48:16.411-06:00Did you just cast aspersions on electing Catholics...Did you just cast aspersions on electing Catholics president?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-11939710803676487442009-11-01T08:02:10.825-06:002009-11-01T08:02:10.825-06:00Here's another reason to vote for Guest for Pa...Here's another reason to vote for Guest for Park Board District 2: <br /><br />http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=826912&catid=391<br /><br />He works for Organic Technology and here's an article about new laws that require plastic lawn leaf bags to be compostable. <br /><br />Johnny, I know you love that new law. xoxo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-79337358577164830602009-10-31T20:49:34.775-05:002009-10-31T20:49:34.775-05:00What good came out of Michigan? Hey now...You kno...What good came out of Michigan? Hey now...You know I came from Michigan!<br /><br />Plus, here are some other famous "Michiganders:"<br /><br />Tim Allen<br />Michael Moore<br />Madonna<br />Stephen Seagal<br /><br />Ok, you know what? You may be right after all.Jeff Skreneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597476540441866248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-9136756565654873962009-10-31T19:03:01.218-05:002009-10-31T19:03:01.218-05:00Olson must be worried, I got a negative mail piece...Olson must be worried, I got a negative mail piece against Guest today. <br /><br />This IRV thing will be very interesting. I hope that Samuels makes the threshold.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04504204916698763787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-30709653545160706472009-10-31T18:48:33.947-05:002009-10-31T18:48:33.947-05:00IF ANYBODY GETS A PHOTO OF SHUTTLES AT THE LIQUOR ...IF ANYBODY GETS A PHOTO OF SHUTTLES AT THE LIQUOR STORE PARKING LOT I want it. I WANT IT!!!<br /><br />Heck, what I want is VIDEO.<br /><br />Oh, it's making me nuts that I won't be in town. I could feel better if it were another trip to the Gulf of Mexico but MICHIGAN? I mean, what kind of good thing ever came out of MICHIGAN?Johnny Northsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03694273579383113753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-9261663074062371352009-10-31T18:24:00.777-05:002009-10-31T18:24:00.777-05:00I'll be voting for Guest as well.
And for th...I'll be voting for Guest as well. <br /><br />And for the at-large park board commish's... may I recommend voting for <br />John Erwin<br />Annie Young <br />Tom Nordyke. <br /><br />I highly recommend those 3 candidates.sAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9143409168229764050.post-40819355417790213952009-10-31T18:14:02.768-05:002009-10-31T18:14:02.768-05:00it's not that kenya gave don a good challenge ...it's not that kenya gave don a good challenge at the convention - it's that she cheated on caucus night and tried to get delegates that were not legit. There was quite the credentials battle leading up to convention and some quesitonable things at convention - like people signing in as a delegate when they really weren't even that person. <br /><br />You are right tho, desperate people resort to desperate measures. <br /><br />Can't wait to see the shuttles from the liquor store parking lots to the polling places. Desperation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com