I don't want to dis Craig and Connie, who are giving us bottom-line
politics. We don't elect Republicans, so Republicans spank us.
I don't think this needs to be spelled out, but it shouldn't be accepted
either. This is self-absorbed politics - what cultural conservatives would
probably criticize in another context as the "Me Generation." I am NOT
suggesting DFLers haven't played this game - enough people I respect have
complained about the high-handedness of DFL legislators when they were in
charge isn't coming back to haunt them.
However, as citizens, we should expect politicians to have a concept of the
collective public interest as well as self-interest. As parents, we tell our
kids "two wrongs don't make a right." Does that change when we become
adults?
Personally, I do think the Connie is over-dramatizing the criticism of the
GOP caucus. In my original post on this matter, I did not use the terms
"hateful," "spiteful," or "mean-spirited." However, Connie writes:
>Republicans are in the majority in the House. We in
>Minneapolis did not elect a single one of them. These
>folks try to do what their constituents will like, so
>they can preserve their seat.
How can this not be fairly called "anti-Minneapolis?" Maybe it has its
excuse, but that's what it is. And is it "whining" for a Minneapolitan to
criticize the me-first politics, or is it reasonable criticism (and not also
hypocrisy if you admit your side does it too.)?
I'm baffled by the implication of GOP posters that Minneapolitans should now
elect Republicans because the Republicans hurt us financially this session.
That sounds like blackmail, and also "thank you sir, can I have another?" I
don't think rewarding Minneapolis's political enemies with more political
power is logical or sane, except for a masochist. I'd rather campaign to
elect a majority of people who are pro-Minneapolis to the legislature. And
the GOP has to demonstrate those people exist within their party, not expect
us to respond to negatively motivation.
David Brauer
King Field - Ward 10
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of
craig miller
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2001 2:20 PM
To: Constance Sheppard; jorovsky; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [Mpls] Legislature & Mpls
Finally some commons sense strikes.
Pay heed one and all.
Craig Miller
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Former Fultonite
-----Original Message-----
From: Constance Sheppard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: jorovsky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Monday, July 02, 2001 1:29 PM
Subject: [Mpls] Legislature & Mpls
>This point has been referenced earlier, but I see a
>need for it to be spelled out:
>
>Republicans are in the majority in the House. We in
>Minneapolis did not elect a single one of them. These
>folks try to do what their constituents will like, so
>they can preserve their seat.
>
>Why WOULD they be chomping at the bit to do things
>which specifically benefit Minneapolis? They are
>politicians... not a bunch of Saints.
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