[Rhodes22-list] Herb, a question

[Herb Parsons]

I was actually approached about 6 years ago to run against our Mayor. 
Even one of the city councilmen that supported him told me I should 
consider running for city council.

Many years ago, my middle daughter was injured by my wife. I had no idea 
of the injury until after it happened. We were both charged.The charges 
against me were dropped, and she worked out a plea arrangement. Though 
we've long been divorced, and I won custody of the kids, there's no 
doubt in my mind how the "politicking" would play on that one. It's 
takes less time to say "He was charged with felony injury to a child" 
than it does to say "Charges against me were dropped, the guilty party 
was charged, and I eventually got custody of the kids." Plus the first 
comment makes for a juicier story. People are animals when it comes to 
politics. Ask Joe the plumber.

When the city councilman asked me about running, I told him the story. 
He talked about how long ago it was, and that it wouldn't matter 
anymore. I looked him in the eye and said "c'mon now, are you going to 
tell me that the people that financed yours and his campaigns wouldn't 
try to use that against me?" He thought a minute, smiled, and said 
"Yeah, you're right".

Besides, it's much more fun stirring things up in the background. We 
almost got our lady elected mayor. She was a total newcomer to politics, 
and our mayor had held the office for 2 (very long) terms, and city 
councilman for 2 terms before that, but he beat her by a mere 160 votes.

We DID get two council members seated. Then, the money guys came back 
strong the next election, and kicked us back to where they thought we 
belong. These things run in cycles, and I'm the type that never looses hope.


Tootle wrote:
> Herb said, "I suspect Palin will be running again in 2012, probably as a
> senator with executive branch experience."  So which Senate seat will be
> open?  The Democrat just won, and when is the other seat up for reelection?  
>
> Now if Obama wants Republicans as Stan implies, he should appoint her to
> some post.  
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> So far the only Republicans being talked about are RINOs.  
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> But then there are only a handful of real Republicans left.  No, Herb, she
> may run by default, because there are so few Republicans left.  Have you
> considered running for public office.  Willing to move to Illinois?
>
> Ed K
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Herb Parsons