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I’ll take that bet - I think bclemms thread about Jackson is strong evidence that many don’t apply context when assessing city policies
There was substantial discussion about how much the state affected Jackson's decision making process. Some certainly approached the topic in a way that didn't account for state influence. That said, the cities still are responsible for what they're responsible for. Despite the state influences, cities still have to own up to the policies that aren't working for them.

Clearly, none of these things exist in a vacuum and it takes some objective assessing to determine cause and effect of policies, but when official is making questionable decisions, it's not too hard to say that the state didn't make them do that.
 
There was substantial discussion about how much the state affected Jackson's decision making process. Some certainly approached the topic in a way that didn't account for state influence. That said, the cities still are responsible for what they're responsible for. Despite the state influences, cities still have to own up to the policies that aren't working for them.

Clearly, none of these things exist in a vacuum and it takes some objective assessing to determine cause and effect of policies, but when official is making questionable decisions, it's not too hard to say that the state didn't make them do that.
My last bit of pedantry for the morning on this topic
I was pushing back on your ‘most’ contention which is reframed as ‘some’ here
I agree with some
It’s very possible, nay probable that the ones I suggest might be on the ‘agenda’ tip are within the more (than some) who do not contextualize state influence on city politics
We’re both right from our povs
 
And to reiterate for the manyth time - I’m not stanning for her in any wayshapeform- she’s bad news
But singling her in a city that is not the worst city but in a state that is the worst state while not acknowledging that many/most city problems are state problems
Well that smells oddly of agenda
Well I can't speak for anyone else, but there is no agenda on my part. This is strictly about the love of my hometown and how her administration is destroying its already damaged image.

I once considered Ray Nagin a close friend. We attended church together and many of us at church tried to talk him out of running for mayor. We still supported him until he got entrenched on the wrong side of things. I wish he could've been recalled as well for the shadow he cast on the city. But the feds got him and I hope they get Cantrell and her ilk too.
 
Well I can't speak for anyone else, but there is no agenda on my part. This is strictly about the love of my hometown and how her administration is destroying its already damaged image.

I once considered Ray Nagin a close friend. We attended church together and many of us at church tried to talk him out of running for mayor. We still supported him until he got entrenched on the wrong side of things. I wish he could've been recalled as well for the shadow he cast on the city. But the feds got him and I hope they get Cantrell and her ilk too.
I agree with everything you said, and might I add, this is a brave take in today’s society. To not only call out a female, but a minority at that…buddy get ready for hell fire and brimstone to be cast on you from those who oppose your take.
 
I agree with everything you said, and might I add, this is a brave take in today’s society. To not only call out a female, but a minority at that…buddy get ready for hell fire and brimstone to be cast on you from those who oppose your take.
It shouldn't be that way though. If a mayor, regardless who they are, misbehaves or is derelict in their duties, they should be criticized. It's always been that way and should always be that way. Comes with the territory.
 
wait, are you offering that all politicians used to be criticized equally regardless of race, gender, sexuality or creed?
That's not what I said. I said how it should be. History is a different subject.

I would say any past mayor has always gotten criticism for their misbehaving. Certainly not all the same, but that's not really what I'm addressing.
 
I agree with everything you said, and might I add, this is a brave take in today’s society. To not only call out a female, but a minority at that…buddy get ready for hell fire and brimstone to be cast on you from those who oppose your take.

I havent read it all, has that happened in this 62 page thread?
 

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