I've read a few of the comments on the topic of Lisa's interview with Britt Robson.
I think MnMolly was right on about Lisa's harsh personality. I don't think it's about the B word and the difference between men and women. I think there are ways to be strong and not be nasty. I know from personal experience. I think I've uttered more apologies in my lifetime than most for nasty remarks I've regretted the moment I saw the words extending from my mouth. There is one thing Lisa mentioned in her interview that hits the nail on the head for me. That is when Lisa talked about how both Mark S. and SSB helped her when she had difficulties hearing a question. Contrast that with R.T.'s behaviour at the MPR debate. What I heard there was enough for me to not vote for R.T. no matter what he might say afterward. I know ugly behaviour like nobody else in that field and that was ugly with a capital U. It belied for me what I've felt in my gut about R.T. all along. I don't hold it against a person being nasty. We all are at times. But to make fun of or to take advantage of a person's physical qualities is a kick in the groin or a punch in the kidneys. It only makes it more noxious when the person tries to come across as "Mr. Nice Guy" or "Mr. Equanimity". I won't vote for R.T. I wasn't inclined to before the debate. I thought his showing at the KTCA debate was bad. I think Lisa McDonald is a smart cookie. I don't want her to be Mayor. I also hate to see the city lose her experience and knowledge. We need all the help we can get. I've felt she was just a little bit too contemptuous of the public she is supposed to serve. I think she's growing. I saw it in the campaign. I think she might make a great City Coordinator which is not meant to disrespect Kathleen O'Brien who is first class. I'm sorry if this all sounds condescending toward Lisa. I don't mean it to be. I was angry whenever I felt any of the candidates be condescending toward me which was not often. Certainly not as often as many of R.T.'s supporters. I thank the candidates for their respect. I wish I could have been a little more respectful of them at times. I felt all along like I was the real outsider, the real unknown. I figured the only way to become known to the political class in town was to "kick down the door" and that guided my actions. That's an explanation more than an excuse. I tried to apologize when I thought it warranted. It was only ever "just business" between competitors. In the end, I never had a better time in my life and I'm glad I've gotten the chance to meet so many fine people through this venue and in City Hall. Thank you for your forebearance of a sometimes nasty person who ought to know better. Cheers Tim Connolly Ward 7 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? NEW from Yahoo! GeoCities - quick and easy web site hosting, just $8.95/month. http://geocities.yahoo.com/ps/info1 _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
