Contribution of the Day

@ECB

“Conservative mayor candidate Joe Mallahan?”

Are you even going to pretend to be a journalist Erica? Susan Hutchison yes, Joe Mallahan no. That tag is bullshit and you know it.

@ECB

“Conservative mayor candidate Joe Mallahan?”

Are you even going to pretend to be a journalist Erica? Susan Hutchison yes, Joe Mallahan no. That tag is bullshit and you know it.

@ECB

“Conservative mayor candidate Joe Mallahan?”

Are you even going to pretend to be a journalist Erica? Susan Hutchison yes, Joe Mallahan no. That tag is bullshit and you know it.

@ECB

“Conservative mayor candidate Joe Mallahan?”

Are you even going to pretend to be a journalist Erica? Susan Hutchison yes, Joe Mallahan no. That tag is bullshit and you know it.

Well, Stacyx3 beat me to the first comment about this. This is the first time I’ve seen in print the accurate statement that Mallahan is a conservative.

Stacy, you should get to your phone banking. God knows what you tell people when you call them — just “Vote for Joe because he wants you to”, I guess. I’ve haven’t seen any other reason from you or anyone else. But anytime you want to give us some reasons, were waiting on several other threads for them.

@2 sarah68

Here’s my posts from the last time you asked that question:

27. Stacy, Stacey, Stacie says:

@27 sarah68

I’ve tried to tell you more than once. Joe’s running on his skills and capabilities as an executive. That Seattle residents will invest in the public good but they need to have confidence that the money will be used effectively.

I get that this answer doesn’t resonate with you but that’s the answer.

10/20/2009 at 5:25 pm

28. Stacy, Stacey, Stacie says:

Sarah68’s slam of my answer in 3, 2, 1 …

@2 sarah68

Here’s my posts from the last time you asked that question:

27. Stacy, Stacey, Stacie says:

@27 sarah68

I’ve tried to tell you more than once. Joe’s running on his skills and capabilities as an executive. That Seattle residents will invest in the public good but they need to have confidence that the money will be used effectively.

I get that this answer doesn’t resonate with you but that’s the answer.

10/20/2009 at 5:25 pm

28. Stacy, Stacey, Stacie says:

Sarah68’s slam of my answer in 3, 2, 1 …

@2 sarah68

Here’s my posts from the last time you asked that question:

27. Stacy, Stacey, Stacie says:

@27 sarah68

I’ve tried to tell you more than once. Joe’s running on his skills and capabilities as an executive. That Seattle residents will invest in the public good but they need to have confidence that the money will be used effectively.

I get that this answer doesn’t resonate with you but that’s the answer.

10/20/2009 at 5:25 pm

28. Stacy, Stacey, Stacie says:

Sarah68’s slam of my answer in 3, 2, 1 …

@2 sarah68

Here’s my posts from the last time you asked that question:

27. Stacy, Stacey, Stacie says:

@27 sarah68

I’ve tried to tell you more than once. Joe’s running on his skills and capabilities as an executive. That Seattle residents will invest in the public good but they need to have confidence that the money will be used effectively.

I get that this answer doesn’t resonate with you but that’s the answer.

10/20/2009 at 5:25 pm

28. Stacy, Stacey, Stacie says:

Sarah68’s slam of my answer in 3, 2, 1 …

@2 sarah68

Here’s my posts from the last time you asked that question:

27. Stacy, Stacey, Stacie says:

@27 sarah68

I’ve tried to tell you more than once. Joe’s running on his skills and capabilities as an executive. That Seattle residents will invest in the public good but they need to have confidence that the money will be used effectively.

I get that this answer doesn’t resonate with you but that’s the answer.

10/20/2009 at 5:25 pm

28. Stacy, Stacey, Stacie says:

Sarah68’s slam of my answer in 3, 2, 1 …

And Sarah68

Did you see the new King 5 Poll? Mallahan 43, McGinn 36. http://tinyurl.com/ykej5fe

I’ll copy this to the other message thread for you.

And Sarah68

Did you see the new King 5 Poll? Mallahan 43, McGinn 36. http://tinyurl.com/ykej5fe

I’ll copy this to the other message thread for you.

And Sarah68

Did you see the new King 5 Poll? Mallahan 43, McGinn 36. http://tinyurl.com/ykej5fe

I’ll copy this to the other message thread for you.

And Sarah68

Did you see the new King 5 Poll? Mallahan 43, McGinn 36. http://tinyurl.com/ykej5fe

I’ll copy this to the other message thread for you.

Back to the actual post (though I do think calling Mallahan conservative is total bullshit).
Maybe Christian and Jessie are just friends. Does every donation have to be a controversy?

Back to the actual post (though I do think calling Mallahan conservative is total bullshit).
Maybe Christian and Jessie are just friends. Does every donation have to be a controversy?

Back to the actual post (though I do think calling Mallahan conservative is total bullshit).
Maybe Christian and Jessie are just friends. Does every donation have to be a controversy?

Sinderman was Jessie’s consultant for awhile (jointly with Cathy Allen.) Not sure what caused the break, guessing neither Allen or Sinderman wanted to share the profits when they could each have there own overcharged client.

Sinderman was Jessie’s consultant for awhile (jointly with Cathy Allen.) Not sure what caused the break, guessing neither Allen or Sinderman wanted to share the profits when they could each have there own overcharged client.

Sinderman was Jessie’s consultant for awhile (jointly with Cathy Allen.) Not sure what caused the break, guessing neither Allen or Sinderman wanted to share the profits when they could each have there own overcharged client.

Sinderman was Jessie’s consultant for awhile (jointly with Cathy Allen.) Not sure what caused the break, guessing neither Allen or Sinderman wanted to share the profits when they could each have there own overcharged client.

@6: If that’s true, he was doing it for free… Neither Sinderman nor NW Passage show up in PDC reports.

@6: If that’s true, he was doing it for free… Neither Sinderman nor NW Passage show up in PDC reports.

@6: If that’s true, he was doing it for free… Neither Sinderman nor NW Passage show up in PDC reports.

@6: If that’s true, he was doing it for free… Neither Sinderman nor NW Passage show up in PDC reports.

@6: If that’s true, he was doing it for free… Neither Sinderman nor NW Passage show up in PDC reports.

Mallahan conservative? I think that makes McGinn a right-leaning moderate.

Mallahan conservative? I think that makes McGinn a right-leaning moderate.

Mallahan conservative? I think that makes McGinn a right-leaning moderate.

Mallahan conservative? I think that makes McGinn a right-leaning moderate.

Mallahan conservative? I think that makes McGinn a right-leaning moderate.

If repealling the head tax is the test to see if you see blue, then that includes Conlin.

If repealling the head tax is the test to see if you see blue, then that includes Conlin.

If repealling the head tax is the test to see if you see blue, then that includes Conlin.

If repealling the head tax is the test to see if you see blue, then that includes Conlin.

If repealling the head tax is the test to see if you see blue, then that includes Conlin.

@Josh, ECB

I was going to do your survey but I’m having trouble getting over the adjective “conservative.” When you delete it, I’ll do your survey.

Sorry for being so petty but there are (or were) no conservatives running for Seattle mayor.

@Josh, ECB

I was going to do your survey but I’m having trouble getting over the adjective “conservative.” When you delete it, I’ll do your survey.

Sorry for being so petty but there are (or were) no conservatives running for Seattle mayor.

@Josh, ECB

I was going to do your survey but I’m having trouble getting over the adjective “conservative.” When you delete it, I’ll do your survey.

Sorry for being so petty but there are (or were) no conservatives running for Seattle mayor.

@Josh, ECB

I was going to do your survey but I’m having trouble getting over the adjective “conservative.” When you delete it, I’ll do your survey.

Sorry for being so petty but there are (or were) no conservatives running for Seattle mayor.

@Josh, ECB

I was going to do your survey but I’m having trouble getting over the adjective “conservative.” When you delete it, I’ll do your survey.

Sorry for being so petty but there are (or were) no conservatives running for Seattle mayor.

@7 Wrong again, Erica. The money was funneled through the group that NW Passage and Moxie Media formed last year…you know, the one that was supposed to be out of business effective December 31, 2008?

It’s called MNP Partners, and it was taking Demo money up through 7/30/2009.

Sinderman would do well to save his $$$ for legal bills. Word is a PDC complaint was filed a few weeks ago against him, Constantine and the SEIU. Apparently Christian advises both the union and Dow Constantine. Unless he has multiple personalities that don’t talk to each other, that’s not kosher.

And considering the massive IEs SEIU has been doing for Constantine since before the primary, the fines could be big.

@7 Wrong again, Erica. The money was funneled through the group that NW Passage and Moxie Media formed last year…you know, the one that was supposed to be out of business effective December 31, 2008?

It’s called MNP Partners, and it was taking Demo money up through 7/30/2009.

Sinderman would do well to save his $$$ for legal bills. Word is a PDC complaint was filed a few weeks ago against him, Constantine and the SEIU. Apparently Christian advises both the union and Dow Constantine. Unless he has multiple personalities that don’t talk to each other, that’s not kosher.

And considering the massive IEs SEIU has been doing for Constantine since before the primary, the fines could be big.

@7 Wrong again, Erica. The money was funneled through the group that NW Passage and Moxie Media formed last year…you know, the one that was supposed to be out of business effective December 31, 2008?

It’s called MNP Partners, and it was taking Demo money up through 7/30/2009.

Sinderman would do well to save his $$$ for legal bills. Word is a PDC complaint was filed a few weeks ago against him, Constantine and the SEIU. Apparently Christian advises both the union and Dow Constantine. Unless he has multiple personalities that don’t talk to each other, that’s not kosher.

And considering the massive IEs SEIU has been doing for Constantine since before the primary, the fines could be big.

@7 Wrong again, Erica. The money was funneled through the group that NW Passage and Moxie Media formed last year…you know, the one that was supposed to be out of business effective December 31, 2008?

It’s called MNP Partners, and it was taking Demo money up through 7/30/2009.

Sinderman would do well to save his $$$ for legal bills. Word is a PDC complaint was filed a few weeks ago against him, Constantine and the SEIU. Apparently Christian advises both the union and Dow Constantine. Unless he has multiple personalities that don’t talk to each other, that’s not kosher.

And considering the massive IEs SEIU has been doing for Constantine since before the primary, the fines could be big.

“His skills and capabilities as an executive.”

Neither I nor anyone else knows what those are, because we haven’t been told what he actually does–or did–at T Mobile.

But maybe since he’s ahead in the polls, we don’t deserve to know.

“His skills and capabilities as an executive.”

Neither I nor anyone else knows what those are, because we haven’t been told what he actually does–or did–at T Mobile.

But maybe since he’s ahead in the polls, we don’t deserve to know.

I do like Nick, and in fact if he prevails I’ll match the contribution just to confuse matters even more.

I told Jessie very early in the campaign when the risk of a conflict made it impossible for me to help her (and before she committed to running against Nick, even), that I would support her after the primary if she won.

Jessie is great and has run an impressive campaign. Nick I have always liked personally, even when I disagree with him on issues.

How’s that for clarity?

-Christian

I do like Nick, and in fact if he prevails I’ll match the contribution just to confuse matters even more.

I told Jessie very early in the campaign when the risk of a conflict made it impossible for me to help her (and before she committed to running against Nick, even), that I would support her after the primary if she won.

Jessie is great and has run an impressive campaign. Nick I have always liked personally, even when I disagree with him on issues.

How’s that for clarity?

-Christian

Let’s all set our FB status to: Joe Mallahan, a CONSERVATIVE VISION(yes he is) for Seattle Mayor!

Let’s all set our FB status to: Joe Mallahan, a CONSERVATIVE VISION(yes he is) for Seattle Mayor!

It comes down to corduroy, is my guess at cracking the code here.

Attend your own press conference in corduroy pants? Liberal.

No corduroy? Conservative.

Corduroy suit passing flyers outside? Freedom Socialist.

Eureka!

It comes down to corduroy, is my guess at cracking the code here.

Attend your own press conference in corduroy pants? Liberal.

No corduroy? Conservative.

Corduroy suit passing flyers outside? Freedom Socialist.

Eureka!

It comes down to corduroy, is my guess at cracking the code here.

Attend your own press conference in corduroy pants? Liberal.

No corduroy? Conservative.

Corduroy suit passing flyers outside? Freedom Socialist.

Eureka!

@12 sarah68

Here’s some reminders for you sarah68. Jim Brunner seems to have spent a bunch of time trying to break through T-Mobile’s cone of silence. There are some quotes in the first article from his former boss and in the 2nd from colleagues and employees. I doubt this will satisfy you but heywe can only try.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2009520934_mallahan23m.html

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010040747_mallahan11m.html

@12 sarah68

Here’s some reminders for you sarah68. Jim Brunner seems to have spent a bunch of time trying to break through T-Mobile’s cone of silence. There are some quotes in the first article from his former boss and in the 2nd from colleagues and employees. I doubt this will satisfy you but heywe can only try.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2009520934_mallahan23m.html

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010040747_mallahan11m.html

@12 sarah68

Here’s some reminders for you sarah68. Jim Brunner seems to have spent a bunch of time trying to break through T-Mobile’s cone of silence. There are some quotes in the first article from his former boss and in the 2nd from colleagues and employees. I doubt this will satisfy you but heywe can only try.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2009520934_mallahan23m.html

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010040747_mallahan11m.html

Wow, so I just discovered this site a couple days ago… I was hoping it would be a slightly more above the board news blog, but that “conservative” line just lost it for me. How can I trust this site when you use such a blatant and false political smear?

Wow, so I just discovered this site a couple days ago… I was hoping it would be a slightly more above the board news blog, but that “conservative” line just lost it for me. How can I trust this site when you use such a blatant and false political smear?

@17 Damien

Don’t give up on PubliCola. It’s just Erica being her provocative, if not dispassionately journalistic, self. There’s lots of other good content here.

@17 Damien

Don’t give up on PubliCola. It’s just Erica being her provocative, if not dispassionately journalistic, self. There’s lots of other good content here.

@17 Damien

Don’t give up on PubliCola. It’s just Erica being her provocative, if not dispassionately journalistic, self. There’s lots of other good content here.

@17 Damien

Don’t give up on PubliCola. It’s just Erica being her provocative, if not dispassionately journalistic, self. There’s lots of other good content here.

@17 Damien

Don’t give up on PubliCola. It’s just Erica being her provocative, if not dispassionately journalistic, self. There’s lots of other good content here.

If by conservative ECB means completely beholden to the political and business establishment that has run this City for decades, then she is right on the money.

If by conservative ECB means completely beholden to the political and business establishment that has run this City for decades, then she is right on the money.

If by conservative ECB means completely beholden to the political and business establishment that has run this City for decades, then she is right on the money.

If by conservative ECB means completely beholden to the political and business establishment that has run this City for decades, then she is right on the money.

If by conservative ECB means completely beholden to the political and business establishment that has run this City for decades, then she is right on the money.

@19 Stacy

So since we’re taking the dialogue down the drain, what adjectives should I use about McGinn that you’d find untrue and offensive? Radical? Obstructionist? Opportunistic sellout? All would have a ring of truth to McGinn’s detractors and offend his supporters.

Similar to the effect the term conservative has on Mallahan detractors and supporters.

If this how you want to play it then game on. But for Erica, who’s supposed to be one of the referees in this forum, it’s way outta line.

@19 Stacy

So since we’re taking the dialogue down the drain, what adjectives should I use about McGinn that you’d find untrue and offensive? Radical? Obstructionist? Opportunistic sellout? All would have a ring of truth to McGinn’s detractors and offend his supporters.

Similar to the effect the term conservative has on Mallahan detractors and supporters.

If this how you want to play it then game on. But for Erica, who’s supposed to be one of the referees in this forum, it’s way outta line.

@19 Stacy

So since we’re taking the dialogue down the drain, what adjectives should I use about McGinn that you’d find untrue and offensive? Radical? Obstructionist? Opportunistic sellout? All would have a ring of truth to McGinn’s detractors and offend his supporters.

Similar to the effect the term conservative has on Mallahan detractors and supporters.

If this how you want to play it then game on. But for Erica, who’s supposed to be one of the referees in this forum, it’s way outta line.

@19 Stacy

So since we’re taking the dialogue down the drain, what adjectives should I use about McGinn that you’d find untrue and offensive? Radical? Obstructionist? Opportunistic sellout? All would have a ring of truth to McGinn’s detractors and offend his supporters.

Similar to the effect the term conservative has on Mallahan detractors and supporters.

If this how you want to play it then game on. But for Erica, who’s supposed to be one of the referees in this forum, it’s way outta line.

@19 Stacy

So since we’re taking the dialogue down the drain, what adjectives should I use about McGinn that you’d find untrue and offensive? Radical? Obstructionist? Opportunistic sellout? All would have a ring of truth to McGinn’s detractors and offend his supporters.

Similar to the effect the term conservative has on Mallahan detractors and supporters.

If this how you want to play it then game on. But for Erica, who’s supposed to be one of the referees in this forum, it’s way outta line.

I don’t think that the litmus test for liberal/progress should be hostility to business. A good leader, whether on the right, left, or center, is one who understands the wide diversity of needs of the city–business, homelessness, education, public safety, environmental, affordable housing, transportation, etc.–and balances those needs with an eye to the big picture. If we elect leaders who are hostile to business, the city’s economy will falter and we will not have the resources for building the world class public transit system we need. Housing will become more affordable but less desirable. So I share in the criticism of this piece for labeling Joe Mallahan as a conservative.

I don’t think that the litmus test for liberal/progress should be hostility to business. A good leader, whether on the right, left, or center, is one who understands the wide diversity of needs of the city–business, homelessness, education, public safety, environmental, affordable housing, transportation, etc.–and balances those needs with an eye to the big picture. If we elect leaders who are hostile to business, the city’s economy will falter and we will not have the resources for building the world class public transit system we need. Housing will become more affordable but less desirable. So I share in the criticism of this piece for labeling Joe Mallahan as a conservative.

I don’t think that the litmus test for liberal/progress should be hostility to business. A good leader, whether on the right, left, or center, is one who understands the wide diversity of needs of the city–business, homelessness, education, public safety, environmental, affordable housing, transportation, etc.–and balances those needs with an eye to the big picture. If we elect leaders who are hostile to business, the city’s economy will falter and we will not have the resources for building the world class public transit system we need. Housing will become more affordable but less desirable. So I share in the criticism of this piece for labeling Joe Mallahan as a conservative.

I don’t think that the litmus test for liberal/progress should be hostility to business. A good leader, whether on the right, left, or center, is one who understands the wide diversity of needs of the city–business, homelessness, education, public safety, environmental, affordable housing, transportation, etc.–and balances those needs with an eye to the big picture. If we elect leaders who are hostile to business, the city’s economy will falter and we will not have the resources for building the world class public transit system we need. Housing will become more affordable but less desirable. So I share in the criticism of this piece for labeling Joe Mallahan as a conservative.

I don’t think that the litmus test for liberal/progress should be hostility to business. A good leader, whether on the right, left, or center, is one who understands the wide diversity of needs of the city–business, homelessness, education, public safety, environmental, affordable housing, transportation, etc.–and balances those needs with an eye to the big picture. If we elect leaders who are hostile to business, the city’s economy will falter and we will not have the resources for building the world class public transit system we need. Housing will become more affordable but less desirable. So I share in the criticism of this piece for labeling Joe Mallahan as a conservative.

@14

The 1st time I see that FB status, I launch the “Because It’s a Candidate’s Perogative to Change His Mind – Vote for Flip Flop McGinn” campaign.

@14

The 1st time I see that FB status, I launch the “Because It’s a Candidate’s Perogative to Change His Mind – Vote for Flip Flop McGinn” campaign.

@14

The 1st time I see that FB status, I launch the “Because It’s a Candidate’s Perogative to Change His Mind – Vote for Flip Flop McGinn” campaign.

@14

The 1st time I see that FB status, I launch the “Because It’s a Candidate’s Perogative to Change His Mind – Vote for Flip Flop McGinn” campaign.

@20 – OK, I’ll bite. If by radical you mean McGinn takes stands that anger the establishment, like being for the head tax because it funds necessary infrastructure projects, then sure, call him radical. If by obstructionist you mean he asks tough questions about poorly financed and over-priced infrastructure projects, then sure, use that one as well. If by opportunistic sellout, wait, who’s the candidate who slid through the primary by pouring $230,000 of his own money into his campaign and ran a completely anti-Nickels campaign? And is now shifting positions like a sailboat tacking into the wind on The Puget Sound (no one calls it The Puget Sound by the way, except Joe, how weird) to get money and endorsements; oh yeah, that would be Joe.

And let’s use some more words about Joe and might make you mad: Uninformed – as in he knows less about the issues than your average Community Council member. Innefective manager – as in running a campaign that’s $95,000 in debt with a bloated staff of consultants and huge monthly overhead. Hypocrite – Joe (or should I say Charla) went nuts when Nickels ran his “Joe don’t know Jack” attack in the primary (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGztMx3gunc) and now Joe does the same thing; and Joe calling McGinn a flip-flopper when Joe’s changed his position on just about everything. Game still on.

@20 – OK, I’ll bite. If by radical you mean McGinn takes stands that anger the establishment, like being for the head tax because it funds necessary infrastructure projects, then sure, call him radical. If by obstructionist you mean he asks tough questions about poorly financed and over-priced infrastructure projects, then sure, use that one as well. If by opportunistic sellout, wait, who’s the candidate who slid through the primary by pouring $230,000 of his own money into his campaign and ran a completely anti-Nickels campaign? And is now shifting positions like a sailboat tacking into the wind on The Puget Sound (no one calls it The Puget Sound by the way, except Joe, how weird) to get money and endorsements; oh yeah, that would be Joe.

And let’s use some more words about Joe and might make you mad: Uninformed – as in he knows less about the issues than your average Community Council member. Innefective manager – as in running a campaign that’s $95,000 in debt with a bloated staff of consultants and huge monthly overhead. Hypocrite – Joe (or should I say Charla) went nuts when Nickels ran his “Joe don’t know Jack” attack in the primary (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGztMx3gunc) and now Joe does the same thing; and Joe calling McGinn a flip-flopper when Joe’s changed his position on just about everything. Game still on.

@20 – OK, I’ll bite. If by radical you mean McGinn takes stands that anger the establishment, like being for the head tax because it funds necessary infrastructure projects, then sure, call him radical. If by obstructionist you mean he asks tough questions about poorly financed and over-priced infrastructure projects, then sure, use that one as well. If by opportunistic sellout, wait, who’s the candidate who slid through the primary by pouring $230,000 of his own money into his campaign and ran a completely anti-Nickels campaign? And is now shifting positions like a sailboat tacking into the wind on The Puget Sound (no one calls it The Puget Sound by the way, except Joe, how weird) to get money and endorsements; oh yeah, that would be Joe.

And let’s use some more words about Joe and might make you mad: Uninformed – as in he knows less about the issues than your average Community Council member. Innefective manager – as in running a campaign that’s $95,000 in debt with a bloated staff of consultants and huge monthly overhead. Hypocrite – Joe (or should I say Charla) went nuts when Nickels ran his “Joe don’t know Jack” attack in the primary (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGztMx3gunc) and now Joe does the same thing; and Joe calling McGinn a flip-flopper when Joe’s changed his position on just about everything. Game still on.

@20 – OK, I’ll bite. If by radical you mean McGinn takes stands that anger the establishment, like being for the head tax because it funds necessary infrastructure projects, then sure, call him radical. If by obstructionist you mean he asks tough questions about poorly financed and over-priced infrastructure projects, then sure, use that one as well. If by opportunistic sellout, wait, who’s the candidate who slid through the primary by pouring $230,000 of his own money into his campaign and ran a completely anti-Nickels campaign? And is now shifting positions like a sailboat tacking into the wind on The Puget Sound (no one calls it The Puget Sound by the way, except Joe, how weird) to get money and endorsements; oh yeah, that would be Joe.

And let’s use some more words about Joe and might make you mad: Uninformed – as in he knows less about the issues than your average Community Council member. Innefective manager – as in running a campaign that’s $95,000 in debt with a bloated staff of consultants and huge monthly overhead. Hypocrite – Joe (or should I say Charla) went nuts when Nickels ran his “Joe don’t know Jack” attack in the primary (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGztMx3gunc) and now Joe does the same thing; and Joe calling McGinn a flip-flopper when Joe’s changed his position on just about everything. Game still on.

@20 – OK, I’ll bite. If by radical you mean McGinn takes stands that anger the establishment, like being for the head tax because it funds necessary infrastructure projects, then sure, call him radical. If by obstructionist you mean he asks tough questions about poorly financed and over-priced infrastructure projects, then sure, use that one as well. If by opportunistic sellout, wait, who’s the candidate who slid through the primary by pouring $230,000 of his own money into his campaign and ran a completely anti-Nickels campaign? And is now shifting positions like a sailboat tacking into the wind on The Puget Sound (no one calls it The Puget Sound by the way, except Joe, how weird) to get money and endorsements; oh yeah, that would be Joe.

And let’s use some more words about Joe and might make you mad: Uninformed – as in he knows less about the issues than your average Community Council member. Innefective manager – as in running a campaign that’s $95,000 in debt with a bloated staff of consultants and huge monthly overhead. Hypocrite – Joe (or should I say Charla) went nuts when Nickels ran his “Joe don’t know Jack” attack in the primary (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGztMx3gunc) and now Joe does the same thing; and Joe calling McGinn a flip-flopper when Joe’s changed his position on just about everything. Game still on.

@23 Stacy

Alrighty then. I guess we’ll resume this discussion in the morning.

You have nice evening Stacy.

@23 Stacy

Alrighty then. I guess we’ll resume this discussion in the morning.

You have nice evening Stacy.

@23 Stacy

Alrighty then. I guess we’ll resume this discussion in the morning.

You have nice evening Stacy.

@23 Stacy

Alrighty then. I guess we’ll resume this discussion in the morning.

You have nice evening Stacy.

@23 Stacy

Alrighty then. I guess we’ll resume this discussion in the morning.

You have nice evening Stacy.

@ 17 Damien.

Me too. I wanted to check it out before I made up my mind. I heard some cracks from some campaign managers
about this site. Really gossipy, like a political version of TMZ or Huffington Lite.

4000 unique page views a day or week? How about after
the elections?

This place is really for public policy and politics wonks, which is fine for about 1% of the general population. Who knows after Nov 3?

@ 17 Damien.

Me too. I wanted to check it out before I made up my mind. I heard some cracks from some campaign managers
about this site. Really gossipy, like a political version of TMZ or Huffington Lite.

4000 unique page views a day or week? How about after
the elections?

This place is really for public policy and politics wonks, which is fine for about 1% of the general population. Who knows after Nov 3?

@ 17 Damien.

Me too. I wanted to check it out before I made up my mind. I heard some cracks from some campaign managers
about this site. Really gossipy, like a political version of TMZ or Huffington Lite.

4000 unique page views a day or week? How about after
the elections?

This place is really for public policy and politics wonks, which is fine for about 1% of the general population. Who knows after Nov 3?

@ 17 Damien.

Me too. I wanted to check it out before I made up my mind. I heard some cracks from some campaign managers
about this site. Really gossipy, like a political version of TMZ or Huffington Lite.

4000 unique page views a day or week? How about after
the elections?

This place is really for public policy and politics wonks, which is fine for about 1% of the general population. Who knows after Nov 3?

@ 17 Damien.

Me too. I wanted to check it out before I made up my mind. I heard some cracks from some campaign managers
about this site. Really gossipy, like a political version of TMZ or Huffington Lite.

4000 unique page views a day or week? How about after
the elections?

This place is really for public policy and politics wonks, which is fine for about 1% of the general population. Who knows after Nov 3?

@23: Bloated staff? Mallahan’s campaign size is pretty much normal for a competitive race in a city the size of Seattle.

Compare to grassroots hero Darcy Burner – dozen staff and a dozen different consultants for a race in a district not much larger than Seattle.

@23: Bloated staff? Mallahan’s campaign size is pretty much normal for a competitive race in a city the size of Seattle.

Compare to grassroots hero Darcy Burner – dozen staff and a dozen different consultants for a race in a district not much larger than Seattle.

@23: Bloated staff? Mallahan’s campaign size is pretty much normal for a competitive race in a city the size of Seattle.

Compare to grassroots hero Darcy Burner – dozen staff and a dozen different consultants for a race in a district not much larger than Seattle.

@23: Bloated staff? Mallahan’s campaign size is pretty much normal for a competitive race in a city the size of Seattle.

Compare to grassroots hero Darcy Burner – dozen staff and a dozen different consultants for a race in a district not much larger than Seattle.

@23: Bloated staff? Mallahan’s campaign size is pretty much normal for a competitive race in a city the size of Seattle.

Compare to grassroots hero Darcy Burner – dozen staff and a dozen different consultants for a race in a district not much larger than Seattle.

@ 22 – Joe is the original conservative flip flop guy! (remember Mercer?)

@ 22 – Joe is the original conservative flip flop guy! (remember Mercer?)

@ 22 – Joe is the original conservative flip flop guy! (remember Mercer?)

@ 22 – Joe is the original conservative flip flop guy! (remember Mercer?)

@ 22 – Joe is the original conservative flip flop guy! (remember Mercer?)

Considering the term “flip-flop” came from Rove & the Bush campaign & it seems to be Mallahan’s favorite word now, perhaps it is appropriate to call him conservative. Why any progressive/liberal/Dem would ever use that term is beyond me.

Considering the term “flip-flop” came from Rove & the Bush campaign & it seems to be Mallahan’s favorite word now, perhaps it is appropriate to call him conservative. Why any progressive/liberal/Dem would ever use that term is beyond me.

Considering the term “flip-flop” came from Rove & the Bush campaign & it seems to be Mallahan’s favorite word now, perhaps it is appropriate to call him conservative. Why any progressive/liberal/Dem would ever use that term is beyond me.

Considering the term “flip-flop” came from Rove & the Bush campaign & it seems to be Mallahan’s favorite word now, perhaps it is appropriate to call him conservative. Why any progressive/liberal/Dem would ever use that term is beyond me.

Considering the term “flip-flop” came from Rove & the Bush campaign & it seems to be Mallahan’s favorite word now, perhaps it is appropriate to call him conservative. Why any progressive/liberal/Dem would ever use that term is beyond me.

sarah68 @ 2:

Whatever names anyone might call Mallahan, calling him conservative is just bullshit. It’s just ECB being ECB, which is why she has little to no credibility or integrity.

As for why vote for Mallahan? Easy. It’s to keep the density bicycle woonerf urbanist cult crazies such as yourself from the reins of power.

There are plenty of reasons to vote *against* Mallahan — and I could write a book — but that’s not what you asked for. I’m just trying to be helpful.

sarah68 @ 2:

Whatever names anyone might call Mallahan, calling him conservative is just bullshit. It’s just ECB being ECB, which is why she has little to no credibility or integrity.

As for why vote for Mallahan? Easy. It’s to keep the density bicycle woonerf urbanist cult crazies such as yourself from the reins of power.

There are plenty of reasons to vote *against* Mallahan — and I could write a book — but that’s not what you asked for. I’m just trying to be helpful.

sarah68 @ 2:

Whatever names anyone might call Mallahan, calling him conservative is just bullshit. It’s just ECB being ECB, which is why she has little to no credibility or integrity.

As for why vote for Mallahan? Easy. It’s to keep the density bicycle woonerf urbanist cult crazies such as yourself from the reins of power.

There are plenty of reasons to vote *against* Mallahan — and I could write a book — but that’s not what you asked for. I’m just trying to be helpful.

sarah68 @ 2:

Whatever names anyone might call Mallahan, calling him conservative is just bullshit. It’s just ECB being ECB, which is why she has little to no credibility or integrity.

As for why vote for Mallahan? Easy. It’s to keep the density bicycle woonerf urbanist cult crazies such as yourself from the reins of power.

There are plenty of reasons to vote *against* Mallahan — and I could write a book — but that’s not what you asked for. I’m just trying to be helpful.

sarah68 @ 2:

Whatever names anyone might call Mallahan, calling him conservative is just bullshit. It’s just ECB being ECB, which is why she has little to no credibility or integrity.

As for why vote for Mallahan? Easy. It’s to keep the density bicycle woonerf urbanist cult crazies such as yourself from the reins of power.

There are plenty of reasons to vote *against* Mallahan — and I could write a book — but that’s not what you asked for. I’m just trying to be helpful.

As for Christian, contrubuting to Jessie makes sense. The next term probably will be Nick’s last. Jessie will continue to run for office till she gets it right one day. so she’ll contunue to be a potential client.

As for Christian, contrubuting to Jessie makes sense. The next term probably will be Nick’s last. Jessie will continue to run for office till she gets it right one day. so she’ll contunue to be a potential client.

As for Christian, contrubuting to Jessie makes sense. The next term probably will be Nick’s last. Jessie will continue to run for office till she gets it right one day. so she’ll contunue to be a potential client.

As for Christian, contrubuting to Jessie makes sense. The next term probably will be Nick’s last. Jessie will continue to run for office till she gets it right one day. so she’ll contunue to be a potential client.

As for Christian, contrubuting to Jessie makes sense. The next term probably will be Nick’s last. Jessie will continue to run for office till she gets it right one day. so she’ll contunue to be a potential client.

Gak! “contInue!” Stupid fat fingers! Must have more coffee!

Gak! “contInue!” Stupid fat fingers! Must have more coffee!

Gak! “contInue!” Stupid fat fingers! Must have more coffee!

Gak! “contInue!” Stupid fat fingers! Must have more coffee!

Gak! “contInue!” Stupid fat fingers! Must have more coffee!

@28, McGinn’s website’s been using “flip-flop” since July. Whoop dee doo. It’s not a conservative thing, it’s a lazy thing. Speaks well for both candidates, eh?

With the Mayor flip-flopping and almost all the candidates urging elimination of this funding source, repeal looked like a done deal.

http://mcginnformayor.com/2009/07/a-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-the-repeal-of-the-head-tax/

@28, McGinn’s website’s been using “flip-flop” since July. Whoop dee doo. It’s not a conservative thing, it’s a lazy thing. Speaks well for both candidates, eh?

With the Mayor flip-flopping and almost all the candidates urging elimination of this funding source, repeal looked like a done deal.

http://mcginnformayor.com/2009/07/a-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-the-repeal-of-the-head-tax/

@28, McGinn’s website’s been using “flip-flop” since July. Whoop dee doo. It’s not a conservative thing, it’s a lazy thing. Speaks well for both candidates, eh?

With the Mayor flip-flopping and almost all the candidates urging elimination of this funding source, repeal looked like a done deal.

http://mcginnformayor.com/2009/07/a-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-the-repeal-of-the-head-tax/

@28, McGinn’s website’s been using “flip-flop” since July. Whoop dee doo. It’s not a conservative thing, it’s a lazy thing. Speaks well for both candidates, eh?

With the Mayor flip-flopping and almost all the candidates urging elimination of this funding source, repeal looked like a done deal.

http://mcginnformayor.com/2009/07/a-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-the-repeal-of-the-head-tax/

@28, McGinn’s website’s been using “flip-flop” since July. Whoop dee doo. It’s not a conservative thing, it’s a lazy thing. Speaks well for both candidates, eh?

With the Mayor flip-flopping and almost all the candidates urging elimination of this funding source, repeal looked like a done deal.

http://mcginnformayor.com/2009/07/a-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-the-repeal-of-the-head-tax/

ivan@31: Bike riding is a good cure for fat fingers.

ivan@31: Bike riding is a good cure for fat fingers.

ivan@31: Bike riding is a good cure for fat fingers.

ivan@31: Bike riding is a good cure for fat fingers.

ivan@31: Bike riding is a good cure for fat fingers.

@29

Thanks Ivan for showing all of us how we could use “woonerf” in a sentence (as an adjective). As a plural noun do you prefer “woonerfs” or the more dutch “woonerven”?

@29

Thanks Ivan for showing all of us how we could use “woonerf” in a sentence (as an adjective). As a plural noun do you prefer “woonerfs” or the more dutch “woonerven”?

@29

Thanks Ivan for showing all of us how we could use “woonerf” in a sentence (as an adjective). As a plural noun do you prefer “woonerfs” or the more dutch “woonerven”?

@29

Thanks Ivan for showing all of us how we could use “woonerf” in a sentence (as an adjective). As a plural noun do you prefer “woonerfs” or the more dutch “woonerven”?

@29

Thanks Ivan for showing all of us how we could use “woonerf” in a sentence (as an adjective). As a plural noun do you prefer “woonerfs” or the more dutch “woonerven”?

I will add to #1 that polls show Mallahan with a foundation of conservative voters on his side. So it’s not too far off to say he’s the candidate that local conservatives are backing, whether or not he’s necessarily a conservative politician.

I will add to #1 that polls show Mallahan with a foundation of conservative voters on his side. So it’s not too far off to say he’s the candidate that local conservatives are backing, whether or not he’s necessarily a conservative politician.

I will add to #1 that polls show Mallahan with a foundation of conservative voters on his side. So it’s not too far off to say he’s the candidate that local conservatives are backing, whether or not he’s necessarily a conservative politician.

I will add to #1 that polls show Mallahan with a foundation of conservative voters on his side. So it’s not too far off to say he’s the candidate that local conservatives are backing, whether or not he’s necessarily a conservative politician.

I will add to #1 that polls show Mallahan with a foundation of conservative voters on his side. So it’s not too far off to say he’s the candidate that local conservatives are backing, whether or not he’s necessarily a conservative politician.

@35 Gomez

Except for the anti-tax conservatives that were supporting McGinn because of his conservative messaging around the AWV replacement.

…. er … wait a minute … nevermind.

@35 Gomez

Except for the anti-tax conservatives that were supporting McGinn because of his conservative messaging around the AWV replacement.

…. er … wait a minute … nevermind.

@35 Gomez

Except for the anti-tax conservatives that were supporting McGinn because of his conservative messaging around the AWV replacement.

…. er … wait a minute … nevermind.

@35 Gomez

Except for the anti-tax conservatives that were supporting McGinn because of his conservative messaging around the AWV replacement.

…. er … wait a minute … nevermind.

@35 Gomez

Except for the anti-tax conservatives that were supporting McGinn because of his conservative messaging around the AWV replacement.

…. er … wait a minute … nevermind.

If by “conservative”, you mean that he wants to de-bloat the city bureaucracy, and allow the city to instead focus on spending tax dollars on programs, then sure. If you mean “conservative” the fact that he wants to forge a working relationship with the city council and the legislature, then why not. If, by “conservative”, you mean that he wants to hold department heads accountable (ie: SDOT), then I guess so.

I mean, a true conservative definitely would have paid to cut an ad for the “Approve 71″ campaign. A true conservative would be out there telling people to vote for the housing levy. A true conservative would want our police to work with the communities most adversely affected by violent crime, as opposed to just rounding people up and locking them away.

Oh, wait…that’s not conservative at all! That’s progressive…I get so confused sometimes.

In fact, if anyone is a conservative in this race, it would be Mr. McGinn. Progressives have, historically, been staunch supporters of massive public works and roads and transit packages, with the (true) belief that when you put people to work for the government on a short-term basis, you create more long-term jobs. Conservatives have long been the people to call for private-sector-only fixes to the economy, and have been the ones to rail against taxes. Mr. McGinn (until recently) railed against the really big project (the tunnel), and has said that he doesn’t want to see any taxes raised.

As for the survey – everyone should take it. There’s one question in particular that is especially funny (at least I thought so).

And the gossip issue – hells yeah this is a gossip rag. This is like perezhilton.com, but for local political junkies. Where else are you going to go where people will even know who Christian Sinderman is, and give a rats ass who he donated to? There may be 4000 unique hits per day (is that really what I read???), but there’s only like, 30 or 40 people who regularly get into the pissing match that are the comment threads…and that makes it fun!

If by “conservative”, you mean that he wants to de-bloat the city bureaucracy, and allow the city to instead focus on spending tax dollars on programs, then sure. If you mean “conservative” the fact that he wants to forge a working relationship with the city council and the legislature, then why not. If, by “conservative”, you mean that he wants to hold department heads accountable (ie: SDOT), then I guess so.

I mean, a true conservative definitely would have paid to cut an ad for the “Approve 71″ campaign. A true conservative would be out there telling people to vote for the housing levy. A true conservative would want our police to work with the communities most adversely affected by violent crime, as opposed to just rounding people up and locking them away.

Oh, wait…that’s not conservative at all! That’s progressive…I get so confused sometimes.

In fact, if anyone is a conservative in this race, it would be Mr. McGinn. Progressives have, historically, been staunch supporters of massive public works and roads and transit packages, with the (true) belief that when you put people to work for the government on a short-term basis, you create more long-term jobs. Conservatives have long been the people to call for private-sector-only fixes to the economy, and have been the ones to rail against taxes. Mr. McGinn (until recently) railed against the really big project (the tunnel), and has said that he doesn’t want to see any taxes raised.

As for the survey – everyone should take it. There’s one question in particular that is especially funny (at least I thought so).

And the gossip issue – hells yeah this is a gossip rag. This is like perezhilton.com, but for local political junkies. Where else are you going to go where people will even know who Christian Sinderman is, and give a rats ass who he donated to? There may be 4000 unique hits per day (is that really what I read???), but there’s only like, 30 or 40 people who regularly get into the pissing match that are the comment threads…and that makes it fun!

If by “conservative”, you mean that he wants to de-bloat the city bureaucracy, and allow the city to instead focus on spending tax dollars on programs, then sure. If you mean “conservative” the fact that he wants to forge a working relationship with the city council and the legislature, then why not. If, by “conservative”, you mean that he wants to hold department heads accountable (ie: SDOT), then I guess so.

I mean, a true conservative definitely would have paid to cut an ad for the “Approve 71″ campaign. A true conservative would be out there telling people to vote for the housing levy. A true conservative would want our police to work with the communities most adversely affected by violent crime, as opposed to just rounding people up and locking them away.

Oh, wait…that’s not conservative at all! That’s progressive…I get so confused sometimes.

In fact, if anyone is a conservative in this race, it would be Mr. McGinn. Progressives have, historically, been staunch supporters of massive public works and roads and transit packages, with the (true) belief that when you put people to work for the government on a short-term basis, you create more long-term jobs. Conservatives have long been the people to call for private-sector-only fixes to the economy, and have been the ones to rail against taxes. Mr. McGinn (until recently) railed against the really big project (the tunnel), and has said that he doesn’t want to see any taxes raised.

As for the survey – everyone should take it. There’s one question in particular that is especially funny (at least I thought so).

And the gossip issue – hells yeah this is a gossip rag. This is like perezhilton.com, but for local political junkies. Where else are you going to go where people will even know who Christian Sinderman is, and give a rats ass who he donated to? There may be 4000 unique hits per day (is that really what I read???), but there’s only like, 30 or 40 people who regularly get into the pissing match that are the comment threads…and that makes it fun!

If by “conservative”, you mean that he wants to de-bloat the city bureaucracy, and allow the city to instead focus on spending tax dollars on programs, then sure. If you mean “conservative” the fact that he wants to forge a working relationship with the city council and the legislature, then why not. If, by “conservative”, you mean that he wants to hold department heads accountable (ie: SDOT), then I guess so.

I mean, a true conservative definitely would have paid to cut an ad for the “Approve 71″ campaign. A true conservative would be out there telling people to vote for the housing levy. A true conservative would want our police to work with the communities most adversely affected by violent crime, as opposed to just rounding people up and locking them away.

Oh, wait…that’s not conservative at all! That’s progressive…I get so confused sometimes.

In fact, if anyone is a conservative in this race, it would be Mr. McGinn. Progressives have, historically, been staunch supporters of massive public works and roads and transit packages, with the (true) belief that when you put people to work for the government on a short-term basis, you create more long-term jobs. Conservatives have long been the people to call for private-sector-only fixes to the economy, and have been the ones to rail against taxes. Mr. McGinn (until recently) railed against the really big project (the tunnel), and has said that he doesn’t want to see any taxes raised.

As for the survey – everyone should take it. There’s one question in particular that is especially funny (at least I thought so).

And the gossip issue – hells yeah this is a gossip rag. This is like perezhilton.com, but for local political junkies. Where else are you going to go where people will even know who Christian Sinderman is, and give a rats ass who he donated to? There may be 4000 unique hits per day (is that really what I read???), but there’s only like, 30 or 40 people who regularly get into the pissing match that are the comment threads…and that makes it fun!

If by “conservative”, you mean that he wants to de-bloat the city bureaucracy, and allow the city to instead focus on spending tax dollars on programs, then sure. If you mean “conservative” the fact that he wants to forge a working relationship with the city council and the legislature, then why not. If, by “conservative”, you mean that he wants to hold department heads accountable (ie: SDOT), then I guess so.

I mean, a true conservative definitely would have paid to cut an ad for the “Approve 71″ campaign. A true conservative would be out there telling people to vote for the housing levy. A true conservative would want our police to work with the communities most adversely affected by violent crime, as opposed to just rounding people up and locking them away.

Oh, wait…that’s not conservative at all! That’s progressive…I get so confused sometimes.

In fact, if anyone is a conservative in this race, it would be Mr. McGinn. Progressives have, historically, been staunch supporters of massive public works and roads and transit packages, with the (true) belief that when you put people to work for the government on a short-term basis, you create more long-term jobs. Conservatives have long been the people to call for private-sector-only fixes to the economy, and have been the ones to rail against taxes. Mr. McGinn (until recently) railed against the really big project (the tunnel), and has said that he doesn’t want to see any taxes raised.

As for the survey – everyone should take it. There’s one question in particular that is especially funny (at least I thought so).

And the gossip issue – hells yeah this is a gossip rag. This is like perezhilton.com, but for local political junkies. Where else are you going to go where people will even know who Christian Sinderman is, and give a rats ass who he donated to? There may be 4000 unique hits per day (is that really what I read???), but there’s only like, 30 or 40 people who regularly get into the pissing match that are the comment threads…and that makes it fun!

@23 Stacy

I had something longer for prepared for you but I think I can sum it up that I think it’s really pissing you off that Mallahan is beating McGinn.

And as a born in Seattle native, I’ve heard it called “The Puget Sound” many times. I’ll admit that it’s a mildly archaic form of our local dialect but people do say it. Maybe you need to meet more of the locals?

@23 Stacy

I had something longer for prepared for you but I think I can sum it up that I think it’s really pissing you off that Mallahan is beating McGinn.

And as a born in Seattle native, I’ve heard it called “The Puget Sound” many times. I’ll admit that it’s a mildly archaic form of our local dialect but people do say it. Maybe you need to meet more of the locals?

@23 Stacy

I had something longer for prepared for you but I think I can sum it up that I think it’s really pissing you off that Mallahan is beating McGinn.

And as a born in Seattle native, I’ve heard it called “The Puget Sound” many times. I’ll admit that it’s a mildly archaic form of our local dialect but people do say it. Maybe you need to meet more of the locals?

@23 Stacy

I had something longer for prepared for you but I think I can sum it up that I think it’s really pissing you off that Mallahan is beating McGinn.

And as a born in Seattle native, I’ve heard it called “The Puget Sound” many times. I’ll admit that it’s a mildly archaic form of our local dialect but people do say it. Maybe you need to meet more of the locals?

@23 Stacy

I had something longer for prepared for you but I think I can sum it up that I think it’s really pissing you off that Mallahan is beating McGinn.

And as a born in Seattle native, I’ve heard it called “The Puget Sound” many times. I’ll admit that it’s a mildly archaic form of our local dialect but people do say it. Maybe you need to meet more of the locals?

While Mallahan may support some progressive ideas (like R-71) his “we must run government like a business” refrain is Republican Playbook, Chapter I.

While Mallahan may support some progressive ideas (like R-71) his “we must run government like a business” refrain is Republican Playbook, Chapter I.

While Mallahan may support some progressive ideas (like R-71) his “we must run government like a business” refrain is Republican Playbook, Chapter I.

While Mallahan may support some progressive ideas (like R-71) his “we must run government like a business” refrain is Republican Playbook, Chapter I.

While Mallahan may support some progressive ideas (like R-71) his “we must run government like a business” refrain is Republican Playbook, Chapter I.

@39 -

I thought Chapter 1 was “we must get rid of as much government as possible”.

@39 -

I thought Chapter 1 was “we must get rid of as much government as possible”.

@39 -

I thought Chapter 1 was “we must get rid of as much government as possible”.

@39 -

I thought Chapter 1 was “we must get rid of as much government as possible”.

@39 -

I thought Chapter 1 was “we must get rid of as much government as possible”.

@39 DOUG

I challenge you to show me anywhere that Mallahan said “we must run government like a business.” He did say that he would bring skills he learned in business to help make government better.

We are progressives (or Democrats, or call us liberals). We are the people that believe that government has a critical role to play in our society. That government is an effective vehicle for delivering vital services.

If we care about our progressive values and care about the people that government serves, we must care that the government services are delivered effectively and efficiently. We jeopardize our credibility with our citizens and programs that support our progressive values if we do any less.

That logic twist tactic you pulled out is pure Karl Rove – the author of the Republican Playbook.

@39 DOUG

I challenge you to show me anywhere that Mallahan said “we must run government like a business.” He did say that he would bring skills he learned in business to help make government better.

We are progressives (or Democrats, or call us liberals). We are the people that believe that government has a critical role to play in our society. That government is an effective vehicle for delivering vital services.

If we care about our progressive values and care about the people that government serves, we must care that the government services are delivered effectively and efficiently. We jeopardize our credibility with our citizens and programs that support our progressive values if we do any less.

That logic twist tactic you pulled out is pure Karl Rove – the author of the Republican Playbook.

@39 DOUG

I challenge you to show me anywhere that Mallahan said “we must run government like a business.” He did say that he would bring skills he learned in business to help make government better.

We are progressives (or Democrats, or call us liberals). We are the people that believe that government has a critical role to play in our society. That government is an effective vehicle for delivering vital services.

If we care about our progressive values and care about the people that government serves, we must care that the government services are delivered effectively and efficiently. We jeopardize our credibility with our citizens and programs that support our progressive values if we do any less.

That logic twist tactic you pulled out is pure Karl Rove – the author of the Republican Playbook.

@39 DOUG

I challenge you to show me anywhere that Mallahan said “we must run government like a business.” He did say that he would bring skills he learned in business to help make government better.

We are progressives (or Democrats, or call us liberals). We are the people that believe that government has a critical role to play in our society. That government is an effective vehicle for delivering vital services.

If we care about our progressive values and care about the people that government serves, we must care that the government services are delivered effectively and efficiently. We jeopardize our credibility with our citizens and programs that support our progressive values if we do any less.

That logic twist tactic you pulled out is pure Karl Rove – the author of the Republican Playbook.

@41

As much as it pains me to do this, I have to semi-agree with a McGinn supporter. Thankfully it’s Doug, and I like Doug.

He has indicated that he would move to make government run more efficiently, like a business. That’s not to say he wants to cut programs that are not “profitable”, but still important to those they serve.

Rather, he has indicated that the less money we spend on unnecessary administrative overhead and duplicate work being done, the more money can go to programs that directly serve constituents.

So, more like a business? On the one hand, sure. But not at the expense of the progressive programs that the city runs, or city services such as fire departments, parks and public safety.

@41

As much as it pains me to do this, I have to semi-agree with a McGinn supporter. Thankfully it’s Doug, and I like Doug.

He has indicated that he would move to make government run more efficiently, like a business. That’s not to say he wants to cut programs that are not “profitable”, but still important to those they serve.

Rather, he has indicated that the less money we spend on unnecessary administrative overhead and duplicate work being done, the more money can go to programs that directly serve constituents.

So, more like a business? On the one hand, sure. But not at the expense of the progressive programs that the city runs, or city services such as fire departments, parks and public safety.

@41

As much as it pains me to do this, I have to semi-agree with a McGinn supporter. Thankfully it’s Doug, and I like Doug.

He has indicated that he would move to make government run more efficiently, like a business. That’s not to say he wants to cut programs that are not “profitable”, but still important to those they serve.

Rather, he has indicated that the less money we spend on unnecessary administrative overhead and duplicate work being done, the more money can go to programs that directly serve constituents.

So, more like a business? On the one hand, sure. But not at the expense of the progressive programs that the city runs, or city services such as fire departments, parks and public safety.

@41

As much as it pains me to do this, I have to semi-agree with a McGinn supporter. Thankfully it’s Doug, and I like Doug.

He has indicated that he would move to make government run more efficiently, like a business. That’s not to say he wants to cut programs that are not “profitable”, but still important to those they serve.

Rather, he has indicated that the less money we spend on unnecessary administrative overhead and duplicate work being done, the more money can go to programs that directly serve constituents.

So, more like a business? On the one hand, sure. But not at the expense of the progressive programs that the city runs, or city services such as fire departments, parks and public safety.

@41

As much as it pains me to do this, I have to semi-agree with a McGinn supporter. Thankfully it’s Doug, and I like Doug.

He has indicated that he would move to make government run more efficiently, like a business. That’s not to say he wants to cut programs that are not “profitable”, but still important to those they serve.

Rather, he has indicated that the less money we spend on unnecessary administrative overhead and duplicate work being done, the more money can go to programs that directly serve constituents.

So, more like a business? On the one hand, sure. But not at the expense of the progressive programs that the city runs, or city services such as fire departments, parks and public safety.

@42 Michael

Efficiently, efficiency, and efficiencies are all works that Mallahan has used. Like a business is not a phrase that I’ve heard Joe use. Forms of the word efficiency may invoke ‘like a business’ or ‘cut government services’ in some people’s minds but I don’t think that’s Joe’s intended premise.

I think his basic premise is if you deliver services efficiently you can deliver more service for the dollars spent. If you deliver sevices efficiently and effectively, taxpayers are more willing to give city government money to deliver more services.

@42 Michael

Efficiently, efficiency, and efficiencies are all works that Mallahan has used. Like a business is not a phrase that I’ve heard Joe use. Forms of the word efficiency may invoke ‘like a business’ or ‘cut government services’ in some people’s minds but I don’t think that’s Joe’s intended premise.

I think his basic premise is if you deliver services efficiently you can deliver more service for the dollars spent. If you deliver sevices efficiently and effectively, taxpayers are more willing to give city government money to deliver more services.

@42 Michael

Efficiently, efficiency, and efficiencies are all works that Mallahan has used. Like a business is not a phrase that I’ve heard Joe use. Forms of the word efficiency may invoke ‘like a business’ or ‘cut government services’ in some people’s minds but I don’t think that’s Joe’s intended premise.

I think his basic premise is if you deliver services efficiently you can deliver more service for the dollars spent. If you deliver sevices efficiently and effectively, taxpayers are more willing to give city government money to deliver more services.

@42 Michael

Efficiently, efficiency, and efficiencies are all works that Mallahan has used. Like a business is not a phrase that I’ve heard Joe use. Forms of the word efficiency may invoke ‘like a business’ or ‘cut government services’ in some people’s minds but I don’t think that’s Joe’s intended premise.

I think his basic premise is if you deliver services efficiently you can deliver more service for the dollars spent. If you deliver sevices efficiently and effectively, taxpayers are more willing to give city government money to deliver more services.

@42 Michael

Efficiently, efficiency, and efficiencies are all works that Mallahan has used. Like a business is not a phrase that I’ve heard Joe use. Forms of the word efficiency may invoke ‘like a business’ or ‘cut government services’ in some people’s minds but I don’t think that’s Joe’s intended premise.

I think his basic premise is if you deliver services efficiently you can deliver more service for the dollars spent. If you deliver sevices efficiently and effectively, taxpayers are more willing to give city government money to deliver more services.

@43 -

We’re both Mallahan supporters, and we shouldn’t fight, but I can’t ever not have the last word!!!

I’ve heard him do his talking bit a few times, and while he never flat out says “I want to run Seattle like a business”, he does say, “I have business experience, and we need to start running the City more efficiently”, or something along those lines. It is somewhat regularly implied.

But, as to the second para – exactly.

@43 -

We’re both Mallahan supporters, and we shouldn’t fight, but I can’t ever not have the last word!!!

I’ve heard him do his talking bit a few times, and while he never flat out says “I want to run Seattle like a business”, he does say, “I have business experience, and we need to start running the City more efficiently”, or something along those lines. It is somewhat regularly implied.

But, as to the second para – exactly.

@43 -

We’re both Mallahan supporters, and we shouldn’t fight, but I can’t ever not have the last word!!!

I’ve heard him do his talking bit a few times, and while he never flat out says “I want to run Seattle like a business”, he does say, “I have business experience, and we need to start running the City more efficiently”, or something along those lines. It is somewhat regularly implied.

But, as to the second para – exactly.

@43 -

We’re both Mallahan supporters, and we shouldn’t fight, but I can’t ever not have the last word!!!

I’ve heard him do his talking bit a few times, and while he never flat out says “I want to run Seattle like a business”, he does say, “I have business experience, and we need to start running the City more efficiently”, or something along those lines. It is somewhat regularly implied.

But, as to the second para – exactly.

@43 -

We’re both Mallahan supporters, and we shouldn’t fight, but I can’t ever not have the last word!!!

I’ve heard him do his talking bit a few times, and while he never flat out says “I want to run Seattle like a business”, he does say, “I have business experience, and we need to start running the City more efficiently”, or something along those lines. It is somewhat regularly implied.

But, as to the second para – exactly.

@44 Micheal M.

I don’t think we’re fighting at all. Your quote, “I have business experience, and we need to start running the City more efficiently” rings truer to me.

I have a facination with language and messaging. I think the words we choose often invoke unintended meaning to our listners.

Anyway. If you respond to this post, I’ll let you have the last word.

@44 Micheal M.

I don’t think we’re fighting at all. Your quote, “I have business experience, and we need to start running the City more efficiently” rings truer to me.

I have a facination with language and messaging. I think the words we choose often invoke unintended meaning to our listners.

Anyway. If you respond to this post, I’ll let you have the last word.

@44 Micheal M.

I don’t think we’re fighting at all. Your quote, “I have business experience, and we need to start running the City more efficiently” rings truer to me.

I have a facination with language and messaging. I think the words we choose often invoke unintended meaning to our listners.

Anyway. If you respond to this post, I’ll let you have the last word.

@44 Micheal M.

I don’t think we’re fighting at all. Your quote, “I have business experience, and we need to start running the City more efficiently” rings truer to me.

I have a facination with language and messaging. I think the words we choose often invoke unintended meaning to our listners.

Anyway. If you respond to this post, I’ll let you have the last word.

@44 Micheal M.

I don’t think we’re fighting at all. Your quote, “I have business experience, and we need to start running the City more efficiently” rings truer to me.

I have a facination with language and messaging. I think the words we choose often invoke unintended meaning to our listners.

Anyway. If you respond to this post, I’ll let you have the last word.

What specifically would Joe do to deliver services more efficiently? Also, he’s not running for City Manager, he’s running for Mayor, which is an Executive position. Department Heads manage departments, the Mayor holds them accountable for their actions and provides high-level vision and direction (something Joe has yet to articulate on the campaign trail).

What specifically would Joe do to deliver services more efficiently? Also, he’s not running for City Manager, he’s running for Mayor, which is an Executive position. Department Heads manage departments, the Mayor holds them accountable for their actions and provides high-level vision and direction (something Joe has yet to articulate on the campaign trail).

What specifically would Joe do to deliver services more efficiently? Also, he’s not running for City Manager, he’s running for Mayor, which is an Executive position. Department Heads manage departments, the Mayor holds them accountable for their actions and provides high-level vision and direction (something Joe has yet to articulate on the campaign trail).

What specifically would Joe do to deliver services more efficiently? Also, he’s not running for City Manager, he’s running for Mayor, which is an Executive position. Department Heads manage departments, the Mayor holds them accountable for their actions and provides high-level vision and direction (something Joe has yet to articulate on the campaign trail).

What specifically would Joe do to deliver services more efficiently? Also, he’s not running for City Manager, he’s running for Mayor, which is an Executive position. Department Heads manage departments, the Mayor holds them accountable for their actions and provides high-level vision and direction (something Joe has yet to articulate on the campaign trail).

@46 Stacy

Thanks for the information regarding executive leadership Stacy. Would you please detail Mike McGinn’s or your executive leadership credentials?

I’ll try to shoot you an answer to your question while I’m waiting for the King 5 debate taping to begin. I got invited to be in the studio audience!

@46 Stacy

Thanks for the information regarding executive leadership Stacy. Would you please detail Mike McGinn’s or your executive leadership credentials?

I’ll try to shoot you an answer to your question while I’m waiting for the King 5 debate taping to begin. I got invited to be in the studio audience!

@46 Stacy

Thanks for the information regarding executive leadership Stacy. Would you please detail Mike McGinn’s or your executive leadership credentials?

I’ll try to shoot you an answer to your question while I’m waiting for the King 5 debate taping to begin. I got invited to be in the studio audience!

@46 Stacy

Thanks for the information regarding executive leadership Stacy. Would you please detail Mike McGinn’s or your executive leadership credentials?

I’ll try to shoot you an answer to your question while I’m waiting for the King 5 debate taping to begin. I got invited to be in the studio audience!

@46 Stacy

Thanks for the information regarding executive leadership Stacy. Would you please detail Mike McGinn’s or your executive leadership credentials?

I’ll try to shoot you an answer to your question while I’m waiting for the King 5 debate taping to begin. I got invited to be in the studio audience!

@46 -

Um…City Managers and Mayors are, basically, the same thing. The one major exception is that a strong-mayor form of government gives the mayor more control over department heads, and as such the departments are held accountable by the mayor’s office. In a traditional City Council-City Manager (or Weak Mayor) system, the city manager has some authority over department heads, but the accountability is solely to the Council.

That being said, both are executive positions. As you may recall from civics classes, in the form of government we have here, the Legislative branch (City Council) has the job of legislating, and the Executive (Mayor/City Manager) has the job of implementing said legislation. While it is true that oftentimes the Executive position also promotes policy, or submits legislation to the Council, in the end, a Mayor is just a glorified manager.

Which begs the question – who are these people picking for their respective department heads? Who are the people who are going to running city business further down the shit-pole? McGinn has volunteers who think that MLK is Empire Way. Mallahan has Tina Podlodowski.

@45 -
Last. Word.

@46 -

Um…City Managers and Mayors are, basically, the same thing. The one major exception is that a strong-mayor form of government gives the mayor more control over department heads, and as such the departments are held accountable by the mayor’s office. In a traditional City Council-City Manager (or Weak Mayor) system, the city manager has some authority over department heads, but the accountability is solely to the Council.

That being said, both are executive positions. As you may recall from civics classes, in the form of government we have here, the Legislative branch (City Council) has the job of legislating, and the Executive (Mayor/City Manager) has the job of implementing said legislation. While it is true that oftentimes the Executive position also promotes policy, or submits legislation to the Council, in the end, a Mayor is just a glorified manager.

Which begs the question – who are these people picking for their respective department heads? Who are the people who are going to running city business further down the shit-pole? McGinn has volunteers who think that MLK is Empire Way. Mallahan has Tina Podlodowski.

@45 -
Last. Word.

@46 -

Um…City Managers and Mayors are, basically, the same thing. The one major exception is that a strong-mayor form of government gives the mayor more control over department heads, and as such the departments are held accountable by the mayor’s office. In a traditional City Council-City Manager (or Weak Mayor) system, the city manager has some authority over department heads, but the accountability is solely to the Council.

That being said, both are executive positions. As you may recall from civics classes, in the form of government we have here, the Legislative branch (City Council) has the job of legislating, and the Executive (Mayor/City Manager) has the job of implementing said legislation. While it is true that oftentimes the Executive position also promotes policy, or submits legislation to the Council, in the end, a Mayor is just a glorified manager.

Which begs the question – who are these people picking for their respective department heads? Who are the people who are going to running city business further down the shit-pole? McGinn has volunteers who think that MLK is Empire Way. Mallahan has Tina Podlodowski.

@45 -
Last. Word.

@46 -

Um…City Managers and Mayors are, basically, the same thing. The one major exception is that a strong-mayor form of government gives the mayor more control over department heads, and as such the departments are held accountable by the mayor’s office. In a traditional City Council-City Manager (or Weak Mayor) system, the city manager has some authority over department heads, but the accountability is solely to the Council.

That being said, both are executive positions. As you may recall from civics classes, in the form of government we have here, the Legislative branch (City Council) has the job of legislating, and the Executive (Mayor/City Manager) has the job of implementing said legislation. While it is true that oftentimes the Executive position also promotes policy, or submits legislation to the Council, in the end, a Mayor is just a glorified manager.

Which begs the question – who are these people picking for their respective department heads? Who are the people who are going to running city business further down the shit-pole? McGinn has volunteers who think that MLK is Empire Way. Mallahan has Tina Podlodowski.

@45 -
Last. Word.

@46 -

Um…City Managers and Mayors are, basically, the same thing. The one major exception is that a strong-mayor form of government gives the mayor more control over department heads, and as such the departments are held accountable by the mayor’s office. In a traditional City Council-City Manager (or Weak Mayor) system, the city manager has some authority over department heads, but the accountability is solely to the Council.

That being said, both are executive positions. As you may recall from civics classes, in the form of government we have here, the Legislative branch (City Council) has the job of legislating, and the Executive (Mayor/City Manager) has the job of implementing said legislation. While it is true that oftentimes the Executive position also promotes policy, or submits legislation to the Council, in the end, a Mayor is just a glorified manager.

Which begs the question – who are these people picking for their respective department heads? Who are the people who are going to running city business further down the shit-pole? McGinn has volunteers who think that MLK is Empire Way. Mallahan has Tina Podlodowski.

@45 -
Last. Word.

Stacy@41: From joemallahan.com: “As mayor, I will transform our city government to make it lean, efficient, and customer-driven.”

Seattle 2.0: New and Improved*
*Individual results may vary

Stacy@41: From joemallahan.com: “As mayor, I will transform our city government to make it lean, efficient, and customer-driven.”

Seattle 2.0: New and Improved*
*Individual results may vary

Stacy@41: From joemallahan.com: “As mayor, I will transform our city government to make it lean, efficient, and customer-driven.”

Seattle 2.0: New and Improved*
*Individual results may vary

Stacy@41: From joemallahan.com: “As mayor, I will transform our city government to make it lean, efficient, and customer-driven.”

Seattle 2.0: New and Improved*
*Individual results may vary

Stacy@41: From joemallahan.com: “As mayor, I will transform our city government to make it lean, efficient, and customer-driven.”

Seattle 2.0: New and Improved*

*Individual results may vary

@47: Wow. The studio audience.

@47: Wow. The studio audience.

@47: Wow. The studio audience.

@47: Wow. The studio audience.

@47: Wow. The studio audience.

Ivan @29: “As for why vote for Mallahan? Easy. It’s to keep the density bicycle woonerf urbanist cult crazies such as yourself from the reins of power.”

If you knew how old I am and where I live you’d feel a little silly. But maybe you were being sarcastic and I’m just too old to recognize it.

Ivan @29: “As for why vote for Mallahan? Easy. It’s to keep the density bicycle woonerf urbanist cult crazies such as yourself from the reins of power.”

If you knew how old I am and where I live you’d feel a little silly. But maybe you were being sarcastic and I’m just too old to recognize it.

Ivan @29: “As for why vote for Mallahan? Easy. It’s to keep the density bicycle woonerf urbanist cult crazies such as yourself from the reins of power.”

If you knew how old I am and where I live you’d feel a little silly. But maybe you were being sarcastic and I’m just too old to recognize it.

Ivan @29: “As for why vote for Mallahan? Easy. It’s to keep the density bicycle woonerf urbanist cult crazies such as yourself from the reins of power.”

If you knew how old I am and where I live you’d feel a little silly. But maybe you were being sarcastic and I’m just too old to recognize it.

sarah68 @ 51:

One thing I can tell you for sure: I take myself one hell of a lot less seriously than you take yourself.

sarah68 @ 51:

One thing I can tell you for sure: I take myself one hell of a lot less seriously than you take yourself.

sarah68 @ 51:

One thing I can tell you for sure: I take myself one hell of a lot less seriously than you take yourself.

sarah68 @ 51:

One thing I can tell you for sure: I take myself one hell of a lot less seriously than you take yourself.

sarah68 @ 51:

One thing I can tell you for sure: I take myself one hell of a lot less seriously than you take yourself.

Well, Stacyx3 beat me to the first comment about this. This is the first time I've seen in print the accurate statement that Mallahan is a conservative.

Stacy, you should get to your phone banking. God knows what you tell people when you call them — just “Vote for Joe because he wants you to”, I guess. I've haven't seen any other reason from you or anyone else. But anytime you want to give us some reasons, were waiting on several other threads for them.