Arthur T. Himmelman wrote:
I realize that this may be an unrealistic request, but I am
wondering if
anyone would like to try to do more of what Jon Stewart asked of
CNN's Crossfire
crowd: Would you analyze, discuss, and debate the substantive issues
of the
politics that you are discussing rather than simply attacking the
political
strategies and personal qualities of those that you oppose?
Specifically, I am wondering if more of our mpls.mnforum
commentators might
be willing offer analysis and discussions of important issues
relevant to the
major's race by dispassionately comparing and contrasting R.T's. and
Peter's
stated (written if available) positions on -- you select the issues.
Thanks.
My response:
The real issue about all the bickering about little issues and lack of
truly substantive debate is that there isn't much difference between
the two candidates that they can debate. They agree on most things. So
it then becomes about who you like more. Then each has to convince us
that they do it better than the other. And that really is the problem.
RT did an ok job with what he had. Some people disagree with what he
has done. Peter has done an ok job as County Commissioner, but there is
no gaurantee that he can go from a board to a leadership position. Each
candidate has good and bad points in my opinion. I've not decided which
one I'm going to vote for at this point, but I must say that I'm not
sure RT has done anything SO poorly that it warrants his removal.
Matthew Philip
The Wedge
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