tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post4629444268947396175..comments2024-03-08T05:08:55.233-05:00Comments on EYE ON MIAMI: Reflecting on the August 26th Election by GeniusofdespairGeniusofdespairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-6182661424131524682008-08-31T18:33:00.000-04:002008-08-31T18:33:00.000-04:00Not only does the August (So Called) Primary give ...Not only does the August (So Called) Primary give the incumbant commissioner an advantage but it also makes sure that they don't have to answer to voters interest when finalizing next year's budget. The Commission has its budget meeting on Sept. 4 so they have the freedom to fund projects that benefit their campaign contributors instead of their constituents. A November election would force Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-11092190237682342002008-08-29T09:26:00.000-04:002008-08-29T09:26:00.000-04:00He probably could have won. Here is my suggestion...He probably could have won. Here is my suggestion want to run against the even numbered commissioners:<BR/><BR/>Start Now! Open an account. Start walking door to door and fundraise, get $5 at every door.Geniusofdespairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-32276631105773481892008-08-29T07:41:00.000-04:002008-08-29T07:41:00.000-04:00Interesting Genius... So Whilly $15,000 = 3,084 vo...Interesting Genius... <BR/><BR/>So Whilly $15,000 = 3,084 votes.<BR/><BR/>Joe Napolean $353,000 = 8,594 votes.<BR/><BR/>What could the kid have done if he would have had $60,000?<BR/><BR/>hhmmmmm<BR/><BR/>Jenny RuanoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-91470184313744233042008-08-28T23:38:00.000-04:002008-08-28T23:38:00.000-04:00Bottom line, low turnout is a win for the incumben...Bottom line, low turnout is a win for the incumbent because they have their die hards.Geniusofdespairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-12923076867342494442008-08-28T23:33:00.000-04:002008-08-28T23:33:00.000-04:00not totally accurate. Here are the numbersWhllyEl...not totally accurate. Here are the numbers<BR/><BR/>Whlly<BR/>Election day 1,589 <BR/>Absentee 897<BR/>Early Voting 598<BR/><BR/>Joe the bully<BR/>E day 4,074<BR/>Absentee 3,144<BR/>Early Voting 1,376<BR/><BR/>JOE HAD WHILLY BEAT WITHOUT ANY VOTES ON ELECTION DAY, IN FACT HE ALMOST BEAT HIM WITH JUST THE ABSENTEES.<BR/><BR/>MONEY RULED THE DAY.Geniusofdespairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-4796020343126301872008-08-28T10:55:00.000-04:002008-08-28T10:55:00.000-04:00I am more concerned about the Martinez / Bermudez ...I am more concerned about the Martinez / Bermudez race. I hear that the incumbent mailed out the absentee ballots - instructions. He also hired (3 time loser) Mr. Luis Castillo to secure hundreds of absentee ballots. These absentee ballots need to be examined closer - theres something strange there. Martinez did not impress at the voting pricincts at all. His edge came with the thousands of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-30855390333587140942008-08-28T10:43:00.000-04:002008-08-28T10:43:00.000-04:00final thought on my suggestion to move ALL electio...final thought on my suggestion to move ALL elections to November - no more August elections period. <BR/>1. It would save $$$$ <BR/>2. If there are more than 2 competitors, then you hold a special runoff election after the main November election. <BR/>This August voting hurts on alot of fronts - especially when it coincides with the long labor day weekend. Alot of folks don't vote absentee or Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-11489265837278248952008-08-28T09:23:00.000-04:002008-08-28T09:23:00.000-04:00I'm Hispanic but voted for Helen. I was very disap...I'm Hispanic but voted for Helen. I was very disappointed by the Mayor's support of Natacha Seijas and his almost paranoic backing of the Megaplan. He has become commissioner #14 (ups, #15 as #14 is already held by Harvey Ruvin).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-19782471454852241402008-08-28T08:09:00.000-04:002008-08-28T08:09:00.000-04:00I voted for Helen; no I am not black. Alvarez star...I voted for Helen; no I am not black. Alvarez started off with a bang, getting rid of some bad department directors. Then the wheels came off. He has too many Cubans in his inner circle and no diversity. His inner circle forms a barrier and, I think, does not tell him all the things he should know.<BR/>But my biggest reason is GEORGE BURGESS. George should have been gone long ago. He is a master Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-82058033436774428262008-08-28T00:31:00.000-04:002008-08-28T00:31:00.000-04:00Helen sent a message. It may not have been her cam...Helen sent a message. <BR/><BR/>It may not have been her campaigning that won those votes. The truth about that vote is more than likely about the mayor's own stubborn lack of recognition that there is a whole bunch of people that are non-Cuban beyond his Sweetwater/Westchester/Hialeah fiefdom.<BR/><BR/>If someone had thrown money at a experienced candidate, the mayor may have had to rethink hisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-20025732872256263672008-08-28T00:17:00.000-04:002008-08-28T00:17:00.000-04:00I too was hoping at least 1 commissioner would be ...I too was hoping at least 1 commissioner would be vote it out. I guess we have to wait till they get arrested instead.<BR/>Good point on the primary issue how can you have a primary with only 2 persons running for office. Those races should be held over, I'm sure a lot of people didnt realize this races were final.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-25775835543488491972008-08-27T23:15:00.000-04:002008-08-27T23:15:00.000-04:00I have to admit after meeting and volunteering wit...I have to admit after meeting and volunteering with Helen Williams, I'm not surprised at all at her results. She is funny, smart and despite the low fundraising, garnered 34% of the vote in a Hispanic County. had she had more backing and a planned campaign, she'd have done some serious damage. She rocks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-18445832295864073202008-08-27T22:48:00.000-04:002008-08-27T22:48:00.000-04:00It shows what a low life Martinez is. With all th...It shows what a low life Martinez is. With all that money he had to plaster his face on a bus shelter and make us pay for it. The copy on the poster sounds like an ad for him.Geniusofdespairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-75838761124429236812008-08-27T21:43:00.000-04:002008-08-27T21:43:00.000-04:00Whilly Bermudez has got a heart too big for his ow...Whilly Bermudez has got a heart too big for his own body. I hope the public can one day know how good he can be for the people. <BR/><BR/>A real shame that the people didnt do better to prevent Martinez from extending his term.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-14605669074870406952008-08-27T20:05:00.000-04:002008-08-27T20:05:00.000-04:00That kid Bermudez deserved it! Not to mention that...That kid Bermudez deserved it! Not to mention that hes got the biggest set of balls in the state of florida!!! People like that can do great things!<BR/><BR/>Joe: without your 3100 absentee ballots and the $352,000 you would have been relieved of your duties!<BR/><BR/>AlexanderRAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-1675986746092817372008-08-27T20:04:00.000-04:002008-08-27T20:04:00.000-04:00Just read the write-up on the elections and couldn...Just read the write-up on the elections and couldn't help wondering what Joe Martinez was doing re cell phones. <BR/><BR/>When I was younger 11 or 12 years ago, a program was established with AT&T to program cell phones to dial only 911 for woman that had reasons to fear for their lives from either the husband, boyfriend, or other. There is an apartment building set up for these Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-9471103177111950022008-08-27T18:05:00.000-04:002008-08-27T18:05:00.000-04:00second anon what a great idea. If it is not a pri...second anon what a great idea. If it is not a primary it should be in November. Let's sueGeniusofdespairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-59546282854559687032008-08-27T16:42:00.000-04:002008-08-27T16:42:00.000-04:00Last anon. They control EVERYTHING period. Occasio...Last anon. They control EVERYTHING period. Occasionally I look at my butt to see if it hasn't been branded yet. <BR/><BR/>What's with the weird letters in the Word Verification? Follow Harvey's advice and "print" in block style to make them easier to read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-315277273693435462008-08-27T15:26:00.000-04:002008-08-27T15:26:00.000-04:00Same old song I'm afraid. They control the electio...Same old song I'm afraid. They control the election timing, developers control them and no challenger has a chance unless there is a scandal. Since there are so many scandals and a gutless ethics and public corruption staff who don't even investigate, there is no linkage to any one individual. It is an endless loop of incompetence at all levels. Eyeonmiami has to be recognized for the votes that Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-44220819414776091952008-08-27T14:56:00.000-04:002008-08-27T14:56:00.000-04:00My vote for Williams was a vote against Alvarez. I...My vote for Williams was a vote against Alvarez. I could not vote for him for 2 main reasons; his support of the stadium/tunnel or lack of support for a vote and his endorsement of the vile Natacha. He has forgotten who (the people) put him in office and gave him a strong mayor position. Other than his vetos of moving the UDB, he is the 13th commissioner. People expected him to clean up Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-7188155998722953222008-08-27T11:15:00.000-04:002008-08-27T11:15:00.000-04:00miaexile:Actually, County Commission run-offs woul...miaexile:<BR/><BR/>Actually, County Commission run-offs would have been decided in November, if you had more than 2 competitors, and no one candidate received more than 50% plus 1 vote. Unfortunately, that was not the case. <BR/><BR/>In order to make your proposal a reality, I suppose instead, there could be a primary in August in only those races where there are more than two competitors, and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-22640475684660427612008-08-27T10:45:00.000-04:002008-08-27T10:45:00.000-04:00I'm dumbfounded this morning. I was positive at le...I'm dumbfounded this morning. I was positive at least 1 commissioner would be voted out. <BR/>It's time to change the election of the county commissioners to coincide with the November elections which always get a larger turnout. This is nuts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com