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locoinclx
The Door Rehab
Joined: 05 Apr 2005
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Location: Los Angeles, CA
  
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 Posted: 10 Jun 2008 01:28 PM Post subject: |
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| 451PC wrote: | | That is chicken shit. ohh, and please have the civic integrity to pick up your trash (signs and election advertising). |
Civic Integrity is what lacks in Calexico. Heck, people in "palaco" have more civic integrity than Calecianos have.
Yeah, yeah, boooooo! I know, I know... that locoinclx bashing the poor little calecianos again... |
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cucu84
Bulldogs' QB
Joined: 24 Feb 2005
Posts: 87
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| Posted: 10 Jun 2008 06:57 PM Post subject: |
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To WhiteBread and any other inspiring politicians. The only way to win in Calexico is to go after the senior vote. They are the ones who really go out to vote. The other fools who eat your carne and drink your beer, always forget to go to the polls and vote. Some of these free loaders aren't even registered to vote.
ps Don't forget to mention the word Free and Hospital and you will win. It worked for John Renison for three terms. |
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chuco boy
Dishonorable Discharge
Joined: 05 Mar 2005
Posts: 369
Votes: 4
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| Posted: 10 Jun 2008 08:08 PM Post subject: City Council elections and Dick Cheney |
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| The voter turn out was very low. Our immigrant culture doesn't trust government thus apathy exists. So much controversy over Castro and what's going to happen to his bus contract? |
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whitebread
Gots My GED
Joined: 16 May 2007
Posts: 103
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| Posted: 11 Jun 2008 10:33 AM Post subject: |
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| 451PC wrote: | | Another issue that I find disappointing is the lies that have been flung around by people running for office. Example, Vote for x,y and z if you want a hospital in Calexico, or those promissing Calexico an increase in recreating without addressing public safety issues....... ohh, and please have the civic integrity to pick up your trash (signs and election advertising). |
I don't know how an endorsement from a certain group (hospital group) can be construed as lies from candidates. The hospital groups idea of supporting someone is in the hope of them getting a hospital in return.
Can these "lies" be construed the same way for the POA endorsement that wasn't going to happen, then happened last minute, and the three candidates endorsed were the only ones who showed up to the meeting, or were they the only ones contacted? I don't know its all speculation.
But's ones promises to a certain group of what they plan to do for them, shouldn't be labeled lies, as I can say my intent was to attempt to bring a hospital back to Calexico, it wasn't an attempt to get their vote by lying to them. Try to light this "fire" somewhere else.
These items that you refer to as trash is the only way for people to get noticed for election day, would you rather we come knocking every sunday at 8AM to preach to you??? or deal with the signs??? I hope you answer that honestly and not just to be bitter. |
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whitebread
Gots My GED
Joined: 16 May 2007
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| Posted: 11 Jun 2008 10:39 AM Post subject: |
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| cucu84 wrote: | To WhiteBread and any other inspiring politicians. The only way to win in Calexico is to go after the senior vote. They are the ones who really go out to vote. The other fools who eat your carne and drink your beer, always forget to go to the polls and vote. Some of these free loaders aren't even registered to vote.
ps Don't forget to mention the word Free and Hospital and you will win. It worked for John Renison for three terms. |
I tried both of these, I talked to the senior community intensely, I felt really good about them. I thought I had their support. They all liked what I had to say, and wanted a young face involved with the city. I talked to them on numerous occasions, they comments about supporting me just didn't translate into votes at all.
I had support from the hospital group, dedicating myself to try and bring a hospital back to Calexico. It just didnt turn out too well. |
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elchrist
See-thru Afro
Joined: 09 Oct 2002
Posts: 7653
Location: Calecia.com
Votes: 14
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| Posted: 11 Jun 2008 11:00 AM Post subject: |
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| whitebread wrote: | | cucu84 wrote: | To WhiteBread and any other inspiring politicians. The only way to win in Calexico is to go after the senior vote. They are the ones who really go out to vote. The other fools who eat your carne and drink your beer, always forget to go to the polls and vote. Some of these free loaders aren't even registered to vote.
ps Don't forget to mention the word Free and Hospital and you will win. It worked for John Renison for three terms. |
I tried both of these, I talked to the senior community intensely, I felt really good about them. I thought I had their support. They all liked what I had to say, and wanted a young face involved with the city. I talked to them on numerous occasions, they comments about supporting me just didn't translate into votes at all. |
You should've offered the seniors more luxurious free rides to the casino. That would have been hook, line and sinker.
Hindsight is 20/20. |
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chuco boy
Dishonorable Discharge
Joined: 05 Mar 2005
Posts: 369
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| Posted: 11 Jun 2008 11:20 AM Post subject: Whitebread's Political Career |
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Abe Lincoln suffered many political losses in his career and then he went to be President. Create a legacy in the community on your deeds and people will notice. Political platforms don't work and at the end-of-the-day your character and integrity will be the number one asset in your career.
You are smart and capable. Go for it. |
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verbal
Cole
Joined: 24 Oct 2002
Posts: 2555
Location: C-Town
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| Posted: 11 Jun 2008 01:15 PM Post subject: |
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Overrated.
Would a mute be a worthless political candidate? A step backward to human kind or civilization for that matter?
What matters is his lack of desire to learn the English language to better serve his constituents if and when he would be elected. Yet, I cannot comment on this because I'm only relying on comments that he cannot speak English. Though, I'm assuming he can speak Spanish. I'm pretty confident that the other councilpersons can understand Spanish, thus there is no communication problem, unless L.Castro cannot understand English. Without generalizing too much I say most Caleciano's who may not be able to speak English can understand the basic English language.
The lack of speaking the English language bothers so many in this country, and now people in Calexico because to them it might represent a lack of progress, assimilation, or racist ideologies. However, Calexico will continue to be different from any other city in the United States as it is a border town that depends so heavily on the Spanish language.
L. Castro received 1,000 or so votes from Calexico voters who feel he represents them better any other English speaking candidates because maybe they felt a change was needed.
Politics has always been about who do you relate yourself with to the most. Whether it be religion, race, abortion, or language. |
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elchrist
See-thru Afro
Joined: 09 Oct 2002
Posts: 7653
Location: Calecia.com
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| Posted: 11 Jun 2008 03:11 PM Post subject: |
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| verbal wrote: | Overrated.
Would a mute be a worthless political candidate? A step backward to human kind or civilization for that matter? |
Come on, dude, don't try and throw in the handicap card.
| verbal wrote: | | What matters is his lack of desire to learn the English language to better serve his constituents if and when he would be elected. Yet, I cannot comment on this because I'm only relying on comments that he cannot speak English. Though, I'm assuming he can speak Spanish. I'm pretty confident that the other councilpersons can understand Spanish, thus there is no communication problem, unless L.Castro cannot understand English. Without generalizing too much I say most Caleciano's who may not be able to speak English can understand the basic English language. |
I know from hearsay  that he doesn't speak English and the IV Press wrote an article about him not speaking English, so you know it's the troof because they always check their facts.
He had 2 years to learn English. Since his last election and still nothing. He's been totally avoiding the press when it comes to commenting on an issue. He didn't even show up at a political forum to be heard. Is this what we should expect from our "leaders?" Or should we have to check with La Voz or Adelante for Castro's side of the story?
Obviously he won't be representing Calexico council members go off on trips to Sacramento and Washington DC or even China, but he will be representing us in the public. It's embarrassing and unfortunate that he won't be taken professionally outside of Calexico, besides Mexicali.
And I'm gonna kick the crap (or at least try) out of the first fool who compares this situation to that of Eriksson and La Seleccion... |
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verbal
Cole
Joined: 24 Oct 2002
Posts: 2555
Location: C-Town
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| elchrist wrote: | | Come on, dude, don't try and throw in the handicap card. |
I wasn’t going for the handicapped card, but a simple analogy.
| elchrist wrote: | | He had 2 years to learn English. Since his last election and still nothing. He's been totally avoiding the press when it comes to commenting on an issue. He didn't even show up at a political forum to be heard. Is this what we should expect from our "leaders?" |
We’ll see how much English he has learned very quickly won’t we. Missing public forums, debates, and even campaigning in certain states is expected political behavior. Without knowing Castro’s political strategy (if he had one) he may have deliberately missed the political forum to avoid any further media backlash. These forums are advantageous for people like a Michael C. Mayne who are not known within the community and people need to put a face to a name, but they are not necessary. Now a councilperson that misses meetings or conferences is another matter.
| elchrist wrote: | | It's embarrassing and unfortunate that he won't be taken professionally outside of Calexico, besides Mexicali. |
Embarrassing? Isn’t that how white citizens might have felt when they were the first city in their county with a African-American councilmen (more likely male than female). “Oh my god, what will they think…we’re the laughing stock…no one will take us seriously anymore…”
Times have changed and if that means that a Spanish speaking politician needs to be elected then lets welcomed that change. If it fails, then as a society we can accept that failure and move on. Instead of embracing the moment and seeing the positives that this may bring to our community, it appears that many have embraced the stereotypes associated to those who Spanish in this country.
| elchrist wrote: | | And I'm gonna kick the crap (or at least try) out of the first fool who compares this situation to that of Eriksson and La Seleccion... |
The Truth Is Out There. |
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