tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post4757470220939816233..comments2024-03-08T05:08:55.233-05:00Comments on EYE ON MIAMI: Miami Dade's Pollyanna and my Defense of Recalls. By GeniusofdespairGeniusofdespairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-76337931238437623072013-09-19T08:02:23.582-04:002013-09-19T08:02:23.582-04:00I took Katy's class "Thinking of Running&...I took Katy's class "Thinking of Running" last fall. I ran. I lost. The class was informative and gave prospective candidates the nuts and bolts of managing a campaign.<br /><br />I admire Katy Sorenson immensely. I have no idea if it was a fluke and the "perfect" climate for her when she first ran - I do not live in her district. But she was re-elected repeatedly so Marlin Ebbertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-16723009078184693232013-09-16T00:30:36.881-04:002013-09-16T00:30:36.881-04:00Good Government class alumni mayor Shelley Stanczy...Good Government class alumni mayor Shelley Stanczyk is being investigated and sued for slanderous comments made during the 2012 Palmetto Bay election. <br /><br />This year's class includes Cutler Ridge councilwoman Peggy Bell. Bell and alumni Loyzelle, have refused to have a hearing on a violation of the charter made by the city's lobbyist. The current class also includes Palmetto Bay&#Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-26208719956565986532013-09-15T21:52:17.454-04:002013-09-15T21:52:17.454-04:00I was really surprised to read about Katy Sorensen...I was really surprised to read about Katy Sorensen's remark since I vividly recall asking her to run for Congress (against IRL) while she was still on the Commission, and her answer was "find me $1 million to fund the campaign and I will." I wasn't happy with that answer but I understood it. I don't understand why that answer isn't effective for other people too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-29140603748558178112013-09-14T20:02:56.715-04:002013-09-14T20:02:56.715-04:00Miami-Dade: The Banana Republic
Posted on Septembe...Miami-Dade: The Banana Republic<br />Posted on September 14, 2013<br /><br />"The degree of lawlessness with respect to public records access in Miami-Dade County was stunning. I’ve been there to conduct audits many times before, but it seems like things are getting worse. I guess it’s time for Education through Litigation…again." -<br />http://fogwatch.org/2013/09/14/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-83326990924113664802013-09-14T10:28:49.013-04:002013-09-14T10:28:49.013-04:00Of course she is. Everyone's committed to goo...Of course she is. Everyone's committed to good government. You're committed, I'm committed to good government. Everybody's committed, most especially the crooks and scammers who are screwing the public every day they collect a pay check from government. <br /><br />And while we're all standing around the campfire singing America The Beautiful, the Barbarians are at the gate,Al Crespohttp://www.crespogram.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-56266465797908500842013-09-14T08:55:15.760-04:002013-09-14T08:55:15.760-04:00Al- a little harsh? I think Katy is committed to ...Al- a little harsh? I think Katy is committed to good government.Geniusofdespairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-4135147505910933362013-09-13T22:23:59.174-04:002013-09-13T22:23:59.174-04:00I like Katy.. But... I have to agree with Mr. Cres...I like Katy.. But... I have to agree with Mr. Crespo. Having Raquel Regalado and Steve Marin address your next class on Oct 4th for Good Government initiative is a stretch. Raquel,should be in jail,for losing $40000 from her dads campaign and Marin is the master puppeteer in this city. I won't even mention Braman who thinks he is the kingmaker in our elections. No honor among thieves..<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-39116853651054060412013-09-13T21:01:36.827-04:002013-09-13T21:01:36.827-04:00Go look at the list of volunteers included on Ms...Go look at the list of volunteers included on Ms. Sorenson's Good Government organization website.<br /><br />How many of those folks have been the subject of stories involving corruption, nasty politics, and ass kissing, weaselism by folks like you, me, and other bloggers?<br /><br />Katy Sorenson's has managed to milk her Pollyanna view of politics into a cushy job that allows her to Al Crespohttp://www.crespogram.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-23214610595654481572013-09-13T17:58:19.407-04:002013-09-13T17:58:19.407-04:00Katy--That was Halley Mills hair. I didn't lik...Katy--That was Halley Mills hair. I didn't like it either. Thanks for being a good sport. We agree to disagree.Geniusofdespairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-7934685124071462432013-09-13T16:57:00.179-04:002013-09-13T16:57:00.179-04:00I love Sorenson! She always kept VNS on her toes!...I love Sorenson! She always kept VNS on her toes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-83835962015302523982013-09-13T16:54:59.690-04:002013-09-13T16:54:59.690-04:00Class act. Watch the politician who is in office l...Class act. Watch the politician who is in office like a hawk, (essentially this blog) and shed light on every action. Even vast amounts of money won't overcome public distaste. Linda Bell is an extreme. The time to find the opposing candidate is now. Social media and the right message can create a mountain of momentum. <br /><br />I wish my comment didn't follow after Katy Sorenson&#Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-11177222269845438932013-09-13T16:25:18.210-04:002013-09-13T16:25:18.210-04:00What's interesting about everyone's commen...What's interesting about everyone's comments is that no one wants to take responsibility and actually run for office. Much easier to complain. And so courageous to be anonymous! <br /><br />Genius, as for tainting the recalled, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is doing just fine and has become a national hero of the Right. Last I checked Bruno is still in office and untainted (does anyoneKaty Sorensonhttp://www.goodgov.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-53465735901082733342013-09-13T14:49:12.667-04:002013-09-13T14:49:12.667-04:00I must disagree. The bar needs to be set very high...I must disagree. The bar needs to be set very high. Recalls should only be allowed during circumstances where extreme malfeasance has occurred. Otherwise, they simply become a mechanism where losing candidates get another bite at the apple before the term is complete. The only ones who benefit are the political constants and other parisites.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-90176347732123573402013-09-13T11:17:56.480-04:002013-09-13T11:17:56.480-04:00bravo for calling out Katy. i like her, respect he...bravo for calling out Katy. i like her, respect her. she is basically a good person, with smarts.<br /><br />the issue is she was too dogmatic, too holier than thou, and way too close to the usual suspects at county hall who fight tooth and nail to protect the status quo.<br /><br />she had a very naive view of county govt, one shaped by the genteel, comfortable surroundings of pinecrest/south Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-41282894225901203142013-09-13T10:50:22.405-04:002013-09-13T10:50:22.405-04:00Would Ross Hancock be a viable candidate for Distr...Would Ross Hancock be a viable candidate for District 8? Don't know where he resides?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-11615031003922103852013-09-13T10:34:32.753-04:002013-09-13T10:34:32.753-04:00Maybe we should recall them all until they give us...Maybe we should recall them all until they give us REAL public financing again. That is the key.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-16561690883165892802013-09-13T10:32:08.420-04:002013-09-13T10:32:08.420-04:00I don't believe in doing a recall to blackmail...I don't believe in doing a recall to blackmail someone. But it is our only option for real change. I don't think you are picking on Katy. I like her too but she is naive sometimes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-21513470181599105912013-09-13T10:18:39.405-04:002013-09-13T10:18:39.405-04:00Genius this is true and your best yet. I will add ...Genius this is true and your best yet. I will add something to this the recall that started against Lynda Bell reminds me of the little boy that cried wolf we are all ready to go this idle threat and drama is seen on the court house steps then nothing. I agree totally with you a failed recall is better than calling a recall then backing down. Another point is then next time a recalled is Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-48787163336351957202013-09-13T09:54:36.702-04:002013-09-13T09:54:36.702-04:00When Jimmy Morales had public campaign financing t...When Jimmy Morales had public campaign financing that was easy to access, we had a chance. The Commission killed it. What chance do we have to get our candidates in office? We need public financing again. $15 was too little, maybe change it to $50.Lindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-6508024685952045912013-09-13T09:19:32.661-04:002013-09-13T09:19:32.661-04:00Recall is our only chance at change. Thankfully it...Recall is our only chance at change. Thankfully it is still an option.Marconoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-62858404780545637342013-09-13T09:09:48.385-04:002013-09-13T09:09:48.385-04:00It is time to get tough. Will someone else sponso...It is time to get tough. Will someone else sponsor Bell's recall?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com