Discussion about the Candidates, and some political rhetoric

[fsujax]

no!

[Wacca Pilatka]

As always, I'm mystified when issues like prayer in schools or abortion come up in a local government election, and this is certainly not limited to Jacksonville.  When I was in high school I campaigned for a county executive candidate (this was in the "sophisticated" DC suburbs) who happened to have 8 children.  I vividly remember a voter who browbeat me and insisted it would not be possible to vote for that candidate unless he were pro-choice--which said voter was convinced he was not, on account of the 8 children.

[wsansewjs]

Twenty three years ago, I met Dick Mullaney, Rick's father.  He helped hundreds of people in this community as well as my husband and myself.  When Dick became ill with ALS, we started seeing Rick more often as he helped his father help others.  Dick was one of the finest men we had ever met.  Rick is a fine man also.  He loves this city and has a vision that is attainable.  Rick's experiences in the private, public and nonprofit sectors make him uniquely qualified to lead Jacksonville in these tough economic times.  Both Rick and Audrey have great goals for this city but very different ways of achieving them.  Rick doesn't believe it's a revenue problem but a spending problem and will not raise taxes.  Audrey has stated she is willing to raise taxes and seems to favor larger government.  Rick has a specific plan to grow jobs focusing on the port and a medical school downtown, just to name a few.  Growing up in a naval family helped Rick develop a devotion to our military and all our military families.  Long before Rick Mullaney ran for mayor, I wanted a mayor who would cut wasteful spending and use the taxpayers' money wisely without demanding more.  I prayed for a mayor who cared about prayer in schools and improving our children's education.  I hoped for a mayor who understood how to grow jobs and understood small business owners' unique challenges. So when I say Rick Mullaney will not raise taxes, will grow jobs, will address the unions fairly but realistically, will respect all our beautiful and natural resources, and operate with strong work and ethic and moral character, it is not political rhetoric but who he is.  Please consider voting for Rick Mullaney for Mayor.

Thanks, Debra.

The Mullaney family are smart and hardworking people from all observations.

I rather like his idea of putting a Medical University in the urban core.

Where do you most see wasteful spending?

No fair asking such questions.

Rick is awesome! Audrey is a commie.

No need to investigate any further. 

Buckethead,

I certainly hope you were just trolling.

-Josh

[buckethead]

Ya... You'll get little substance from me, on far too many issues.

Mostly the occasional sarcastic jab.

My wife says sarcasm is a sin. Ah well. Only the good die young.

For a more well reasoned and insightful contribution, check out Wacca Palatka's offerings to the subject.

He say's much, with just a couple paragraphs.

[Timkin]

Just because of how personal it seems to get on the subject of the persons in the race, I choose to say little on the topic.  I could not run the office of Mayor, that I will admit.  But the more I see one of the people running, sling mud , and discredit their opponents, the more I reason that person is probably not best suited for the position. I may agree or disagree with a post ,but I am not willing to knowingly offend anyone here .

My gut feeling , and it is simply that, is Audrey Moran, and I hope if she does win , I am not later disappointed by my choice..  That said , I think the same could hold true for any of the people seeking the position.