Running for Mayor of San Antonio [Archive]

florige

02-19-2009, 03:10 PM

For comparative purposes you might want to check out ours...

http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2009/02/portland_mayor_makes_case_to_b.html

lol, that is so freakin ironic. That article states that local politicians want nothing to do with him, and for good reason. Our Mayor, Sheila Dixon was all butt-hurt when Obama stopped here in route to DC and acknowledged every other state politician but her. And on top of that he acknowledged every other mayor in the other cities he stopped off at .But in saying that, it's probably not such a good idea to turn over city contracts to a company that just happens to be your sister's.

The Power Hour.

02-19-2009, 03:15 PM

It wouldn't matter if John McCain was mayor, San Antonio is beyond fucked up.

S_A_Longhorn

02-19-2009, 03:38 PM

Can never vote for "Councilman NO" Julian Castro. That guyu is power hungry and a political slime. He was deceptive when his twin brother was on the river float.

CiBrian wants to eliminate strip clubs. I don't frequent them (haven't been to one in 6+ years) but to try to get rid of the simply b/c you personally don't like them is ridiculous. I don't like bars, but you wouldn't see me trying to get rid of them.

I'd then vote for DeBerry by default, but she hasn't impressed me from the time I've seen her on KABB or KSAT.

Funny how all candidates want to spend more money on fire & police yet "Give me my raise while you cutback" City Manager wants to cut back fire & police.

Blake

02-19-2009, 04:04 PM

Can never vote for "Councilman NO" Julian Castro. That guyu is power hungry and a political slime. He was deceptive when his twin brother was on the river float.

That one right there is enough to get me get out a big red marker and write 'F No, Scumbag' on the ballot.

That said, I don't like the other two choices.

I vote Mouse for mayor.

stretch

02-19-2009, 04:22 PM

i vote del cid kweller

Das Texan

02-19-2009, 04:28 PM

Is it any wonder Hardberger gave Scully a new contract that virtually assures she continues to run the city (which the city manager basically does anyway)

I did find Cibrian's ad last night about anti strip clubs to be funny. I truly hate her and will do whatever I can to assure she doesnt win. She just annoys the living fuck out of me. I'd rather Thornton come back over her.

TDMVPDPOY

02-19-2009, 04:34 PM

i dunno, but they all have in common....guaranteed alot of shit and promises, once elected they turn a blind eye on their supporters, and fuck this lavish life style at the expense of public tax payers......

politics is worst than corruption

Das Texan

02-19-2009, 04:35 PM

ya cause the get so much out of being mayor during their actual term.

i still find it kinda funny that the mayor of this city draws no salary.

JudynTX

02-19-2009, 04:36 PM

I probably won't vote.

ashbeeigh

02-19-2009, 04:50 PM

Can never vote for "Councilman NO" Julian Castro. That guyu is power hungry and a political slime. He was deceptive when his twin brother was on the river float.

Is that seriously the only reason you are not voting for him? That's beyond stupid. That was just a mix-up. I've met him, his brother, and mother on several occasions for work (my boss grew up with them on the westside and is very close to the family) and have nothing bad to say about them..not slimy at all (aside from the slicked back hair).

JudynTX

02-19-2009, 04:52 PM

Julian Castro reminds me of a young Henry Cisneros. :lol

Blake

02-19-2009, 04:55 PM

i vote del cid kweller

fock......I lol'ed....

Twisted_Dawg

02-19-2009, 04:56 PM

TWO WORDS: Toll Roads.

Castro is anti and Cibrian has whored herself with the toll road forces. Not sure where Trish is.

Blake

02-19-2009, 04:59 PM

Henry Cisneros

02-19-2009, 04:59 PM

i still find it kinda funny that the mayor of this city draws no salary.

We have friends.

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2006/01/19/national/19inq184.jpg

Buddy Holly

02-19-2009, 05:18 PM

and yes, that's really the only reason I'm not voting for him.....

That's a pretty stupid reason. :lol

ashbeeigh

02-19-2009, 05:28 PM

That's a pretty stupid reason. :lol

This was my point, but I didn't want this to turn into a long drawn out debate thread that needed to be moved to the political forum.

TDMVPDPOY

02-19-2009, 05:30 PM

I probably won't vote.

its fkn lame when ur registered as a voter, and you dont go vote....they penalized you with a fine....its fkn lame.

S_A_Longhorn

02-19-2009, 05:30 PM

Is that seriously the only reason you are not voting for him? That's beyond stupid. That was just a mix-up. I've met him, his brother, and mother on several occasions for work (my boss grew up with them on the westside and is very close to the family) and have nothing bad to say about them..not slimy at all (aside from the slicked back hair).

I guess you missed that whole "Coucilman NO" comments huh? "That's beyond stupid", as you put it.

Glad you had the pleasure of meeting him. Too bad you didn't understand that you were talking to a politician. Do you actually believe he just started campaiging a month ago? That REALLY is beyond stupid.

But since you seem to have a short memory span, Castro voted 'No' to Toyota, the Sculley hire, PGA, and any other issue during that time. He also served on a Council that wanted longer term limits, led by the Turtle-loving-soccer Mayor Garza. He was attached to Garza at the hip until the city turned on him. That is why he couldn't win against Hardberger.

But I'm glad you liked him. :lmao

Blake

02-19-2009, 05:40 PM

That's a pretty stupid reason. :lol

maybe.

It's a character issue for me. He's a liar. If he tries to get away with having his brother double for him so he can be in two places at once, then what would make me believe that he wouldn't do something like that again if elected?

Blake

02-19-2009, 05:42 PM

its fkn lame when ur registered as a voter, and you dont go vote....they penalized you with a fine....its fkn lame.

if there was a 'none of the above', I'd go vote.

It's anyone right not to vote. It would be really fkn lame if they penalized you with a fine if you didn't.

Destro

02-19-2009, 05:42 PM

If i lived in SA i'd vote for the candidate with the evil twin. Seems like you could have lots of fun with that, might even be able to make the John Stewart show

ashbeeigh

02-19-2009, 05:43 PM

I guess you missed that whole "Coucilman NO" comments huh? "That's beyond stupid", as you put it.

Glad you had the pleasure of meeting him. Too bad you didn't understand that you were talking to a politician. Do you actually believe he just started campaiging a month ago? That REALLY is beyond stupid.

But since you seem to have a short memory span, Castro voted 'No' to Toyota, the Sculley hire, PGA, and any other issue during that time. He also served on a Council that wanted longer term limits, led by the Turtle-loving-soccer Mayor Garza. He was attached to Garza at the hip until the city turned on him. That is why he couldn't win against Hardberger.

But I'm glad you liked him. :lmao

I'm sorry for coming off so nasty, the comment wasn't direct towards the "No" portion of your comment. It was more for Blake's river parade nonsense. I fully understood your comments. I get it. I see your side of it. And yes, I am fully aware he's been running for mayor since he lost however long ago it was (eight years ago right?).

And sure, maybe I saw the politician side of him that day, but I doubt it. He showed up in jeans and a t-shirt. He was supporting his brother's event. But that's neither here nor there. That was just a one time thing.

S_A_Longhorn

02-19-2009, 05:44 PM

if there was a 'none of the above', I'd go vote.

It's anyone right not to vote. It would be really fkn lame if they penalized you with a fine if you didn't.

"I have solved this political dilemma in a very direct way: I don't vote. On Election Day, I stay home. I firmly believe that if you vote, you have no right to complain. Now, some people like to twist that around. They say, 'If you don't vote, you have no right to complain,' but where's the logic in that? If you vote, and you elect dishonest, incompetent politicians, and they get into office and screw everything up, you are responsible for what they have done. You voted them in. You caused the problem. You have no right to complain. I, on the other hand, who did not vote -- who did not even leave the house on Election Day -- am in no way responsible for that these politicians have done and have every right to complain about the mess that you created."

-the late great George Carlin

ashbeeigh

02-19-2009, 05:45 PM

It's a character issue for me. He's a liar. If he tries to get away with having his brother double for him so he can be in two places at once, then what would make me believe that he wouldn't do something like that again if elected?

If I remember correctly they were both on the float and they misidentified him as Joaquin. They did a pretty heavy media blitz to correct everything. And his brother is pretty busy himself, he's a state rep for the west and northwest side of the city. I doubt he has time to cover for his brother.

Blake

02-19-2009, 05:48 PM

It was more for Blake's river parade nonsense.

you mean Julian's river parade nonsense. It wasn't my twin.

S_A_Longhorn

02-19-2009, 05:48 PM

If I remember correctly they were both on the float and they misidentified him as Joaquin. They did a pretty heavy media blitz to correct everything. And his brother is pretty busy himself, he's a state rep for the west and northwest side of the city. I doubt he has time to cover for his brother.

Apology accepted from your earlier post, ASHBEEIGH. But that was 4 years ago...a mayor was only allowed two, two-year terms.

Second, Julian was NOT on the float. Only his twin brother, Joaquin. The float was for City Councilman/woman. If Julian wasn't there, why would a State Senator (Joaquin) be on a City Council float? Julian was busy with another event that nighte (too busy to participate in the parade, I guess). Might have even been at a fund raising event for his mayoral campaign, if I'm not mistaken.

Common sense tells you that you don't put your twin brother on the float when everyone will believe it is you.

Blake

02-19-2009, 05:51 PM

"I have solved this political dilemma in a very direct way: I don't vote. On Election Day, I stay home. I firmly believe that if you vote, you have no right to complain. Now, some people like to twist that around. They say, 'If you don't vote, you have no right to complain,' but where's the logic in that? If you vote, and you elect dishonest, incompetent politicians, and they get into office and screw everything up, you are responsible for what they have done. You voted them in. You caused the problem. You have no right to complain. I, on the other hand, who did not vote -- who did not even leave the house on Election Day -- am in no way responsible for that these politicians have done and have every right to complain about the mess that you created."

-the late great George Carlin

Unless you did vote, but voted for a person that didn't win......

Carlin was greatness.

Blake

02-19-2009, 05:54 PM

If I remember correctly they were both on the float and they misidentified him as Joaquin. They did a pretty heavy media blitz to correct everything. And his brother is pretty busy himself, he's a state rep for the west and northwest side of the city. I doubt he has time to cover for his brother.

you don't remember correctly.

"Julian Castro, who is running for mayor, attended a candidates forum and was not able to attend the Texas Cavaliers River Parade. Instead, he sent his brother, who was announced to the public as Julian Castro.......

....
Former Judge Phil Hardberger said, "To pretend someone else is you is a question of credibility.".....

......Joaquin Castro said his opponents need to concentrate on the "real issues" and forget about the incident.

.....It's not the first time the twins have been accused of impersonating one another.

Julian Castro was accused of impersonating his twin brother when Joaquin Castro ran for state representative. "

http://www.ksat.com/politics/4402637/detail.html

S_A_Longhorn

02-19-2009, 05:57 PM

you don't remember correctly.

That's right. Julian must have "forgotten" to notify the public announcer as they named all the councilmen/women, and named Julian Castro, not Joaquin.

This and his little-brother relationship to the Turtle Garza lost him the election. These things don't change 4 years later.

But Julian hopes people forget.

ploto

02-19-2009, 06:07 PM

I will vote for Diane. She is the best choice of the three, and she hands out the best candy at Halloween!

Robinho

02-19-2009, 06:14 PM

cool

ashbeeigh

02-19-2009, 06:22 PM

PakiDan

02-19-2009, 06:41 PM

The crop of politicians that come out of our city is embarrassing and regrettable. We should be able to search for our mayor from other city pools like we do for city manager.

Blake

02-19-2009, 06:58 PM

Alright Blake and SA Longhorn read this one :

http://pmbryant.typepad.com/b_and_b/2005/04/twin_trouble.html this has a pretty detailed explanation of what happened, "not just..oh the other one was there..."

you're posting a message board with opinions on what they believe happened.

This is the very last post that apparently ended the posting:

Posted by: Peter | April 26, 2005 at 02:38 PM

Old stuff I know but that float thing was the first time I ever heard of the Castro twins. And it left a bad taste. Of course they were trying to fake out the voters. Before the twins realized it was going to be a national scandal, Julian admitted that Joaquin stood in for him because he had other plans. If that's not intent to deceive, I don't know what is. I'm glad Julian lost and I hope Joaquin follows. Those boys need to grow up before they show up on my doorstep asking for a vote.

Seeing as how Hardberger won, the funniest post was:

Today, they will appear on ABC's "Good Morning America," CBS' "The Early Show," NBC's "Today" show and CNN's "Crossfire." Appearances are scheduled for "Inside Edition" and "Dateline NBC."
They may even fly to New York to be guests on the Late Show with David Letterman next week...

(BANG!!!!) That was the sound of Schubert and Hardberger shooting themselves in the foot....

or not.

SA Longhorn has a reason for disliking him, but Blake, at least have a valid reason.

Deceiving the public isn't good enough?

Should I not like him instead because he might try to bring a new soccer stadium on SA tax dollars?

EricB

02-19-2009, 07:23 PM

Cisneros supporting Castro is enough reason for me NOT to vote for him.

ploto

02-20-2009, 12:45 AM

Ash- defending something that I doubt you even remember?

Buddy Holly

02-20-2009, 01:15 AM

If he tries to get away with having his brother double for him so he can be in two places at once, then what would make me believe that he wouldn't do something like that again if elected?

Because you can tell them apart. :lol

There's a BIG difference between having your twin sit in for you at some night parade and having him fill in for you at your job. Surely you can't be that gullible, naive or delusional.

Buddy Holly

02-20-2009, 01:20 AM

Cisneros supporting Castro is enough reason for me NOT to vote for him.

Him being a democratic is enough reason for you NOT to vote for him.

PuttPutt

02-20-2009, 02:27 AM

If it's just those 3, y'all aren't left with very good choices. Castro would be the last person I'd vote for. I've met him once when I lived in SA & had a several minute conversation with him & I just didn't trust him. He is 1000% politician.

TDMVPDPOY

02-20-2009, 05:59 AM

lol just received a letter penalty fine that didnt vote, wtf

i voted a week in advance....im pissed.

mogrovejo

02-20-2009, 06:44 AM

You should draft David Robinson to run.

Trish and Carlos Mejia are good people. Can't say nothing about her as a public servant, although I'd bet Mr. Holt will vote for her.

florige

02-20-2009, 08:24 AM

You should draft David Robinson to run.

Trish and Carlos Mejia are good people. Can't say nothing about her as a public servant, although I'd bet Mr. Holt will vote for her.

Has that question ever been raised though? I'm sure he would win in a landslide. Hell probably if he ran for the gubernatorial office too.

florige

02-20-2009, 08:57 AM

lol, Obama snubbed our Mayor again....

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/baltimore_city/bal-md.ci.dixon20feb20,0,7272496.story

JudynTX

02-20-2009, 09:10 AM

its fkn lame when ur registered as a voter, and you dont go vote....they penalized you with a fine....its fkn lame.

Says who? :rolleyes

Blake

02-20-2009, 09:11 AM

Because you can tell them apart. :lol

when theyre side by side probably.

apparently the parade announcer couldn't tell them apart.

There's a BIG difference between having your twin sit in for you at some night parade and having him fill in for you at your job. Surely you can't be that gullible, naive or delusional.

Surely you can't be that gullible, naive or delusional to think he won't cut corners somewhere else down the line. It's the principle... not the act itself of playing twin swap.

Buddy Holly

02-20-2009, 09:20 AM

when theyre side by side probably.

apparently the parade announcer couldn't tell them apart.

When they're side by side and when they're apart. Just look at pictures. The only people who wouldn't know who's who are those that have never seem them, ever or the blind.

Surely you can't be that gullible, naive or delusional to think he won't cut corners somewhere else down the line. It's the principle... not the act itself of playing twin swap.

I don't know what the man is capable of nor do you. Your post was about twin swapping and nothing more, my response was to the twin swapping and nothing more.

Do I take the parade twin swapping and then infer from it that he's a corrupt individual or that he's a bad person? No. I couldn't care less if he used his twin in a parade to attend something of more relevance and I believe you couldn't either if you'd stop making such a big deal out of it.

Do I think he's the best candidate for the job, no. But he's the best candidate on the ballet.

Blake

02-20-2009, 09:42 AM

When they're side by side and when they're apart. Just look at pictures. The only people who wouldn't know who's who are those that have never seem them, ever or the blind.

and the parade announcer.

and people a 50-100 yards away from his float.

I don't know what the man is capable of nor do you.

I know he's capable of twin swapping and trying to deceive the public.

Your post was about twin swapping and nothing more, my response was to the twin swapping and nothing more.

and the twin swapping is deceiving the public.

Do I take the parade twin swapping and then infer from it that he's a corrupt individual or that he's a bad person? No.

Good for you.

I couldn't care less if he used his twin in a parade to attend something of more relevance and I believe you couldn't either if you'd stop making such a big deal out of it.

Do I think he's the best candidate for the job, no. But he's the best candidate on the ballet.

I couldn't care less if he sent his brother in his place during a parade if he would have mentioned it beforehand that that was the case.

But he didn't.

I'm not gonna shove my moral code on you so stop trying to shove yours on me.

To me lying and getting caught is an issue. If you think the lie is not a big deal then yippEEEEE........go throw yourself a parade and invite Julian so that Joaquin will show up instead.

JudynTX

02-20-2009, 09:55 AM

Blake for Mayor! :D

Buddy Holly

02-20-2009, 10:14 AM

and the parade announcer.

and people a 50-100 yards away from his float.

I couldn't care less if the parade announcer (who's just doing their job of announcing not commenting on whether someone looks like themselves or not) or a crowd of people who probably didn't know who the council was if you asked them on the street knew the two switched.

FYI, there's a reason the swapping was almost immediately called to attention. BECAUSE YOU CAN TELL THEM APART!

My point is simple, IT'S A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE WHEN YOU'RE SWAPPING TWINS IN A HOUR LONG PARADE THAN IT IS IF YOU'RE SWAPPING THEM AT WORK.

Seriously, it's not that hard to understand.

Lastly, he's not some diabolical person who schemes and is always looking for new ways to scheme. Atleast I don't come to that conclusion because he twin swapped at a RIVER PARADE! Get over it.

I know he's capable of twin swapping and trying to deceive the public.

Give the man the chair!

and the twin swapping is deceiving the public.

If you never knew they did that, would it matter? Would it?

Good for you.

What a well thought out rebuttal.

I couldn't care less if he sent his brother in his place during a parade if he would have mentioned it beforehand that that was the case.

But he didn't.

I'm not gonna shove my moral code on you so stop trying to shove yours on me.

To me lying and getting caught is an issue. If you think the lie is not a big deal then yippEEEEE........go throw yourself a parade and invite Julian so that Joaquin will show up instead.

Oh man, get off your high horse. Everyone lies, that was probably the lamest lie/deception ever committed because of the obvious "you can tell them apart" problem in the lie/deception. If you want to base your entire option on the guy from that one event, go ahead.'

But the sad fact is, out of the three, he's done the least lying and deceiving yet you won't vote for him because of one instance of lying or deceiving. A bit hypocritical?

Lastly, let me state, I'm not stumping for Castro, if there were another candidate that were better, I'd vote for that person but sadly (again) he's the best of the three main candidates.

AlamoSpursFan

02-20-2009, 10:21 AM

when theyre side by side probably.

apparently the parade announcer couldn't tell them apart.

KTSA's Liz Ruiz is the one who knocked him off. I don't know how far she was away, but I'm pretty sure she wasn't on the barge with him.

Buddy Holly

02-20-2009, 10:23 AM

KTSA's Liz Ruiz is the one who knocked him off. I don't know how far she was away, but I'm pretty sure she wasn't on the barge with him.

I can't remember who called it first but the bottom line is you KNOW who's who if you've seen or heard both of them.

The fact that anyone thinks they can pull off some type of sitcom inspired caper is just... :lol or :bang or :wow or :(

AlamoSpursFan

02-20-2009, 10:25 AM

On the topic, I'm damn glad I live in the sticks of Wilson County and don't have to make a choice between these three idiots. Although I'd probably vote for the Trish chick, because IIRC, she's kinda milfy. Cibrian would be doable after several beers, but that is negated by her ridiculous anti-strip club crusade. (I did support her stance against "Booby Rock", but only because it was a stupid name for a strip joint.)

Buddy Holly

02-20-2009, 10:26 AM

Fuck, why can't Hardberger run again?!

AlamoSpursFan

02-20-2009, 10:27 AM

I can't remember who called it first but the bottom line is you KNOW who's who if you've seen or heard both of them.

The fact that anyone thinks they can pull off some type of sitcom inspired caper is just... :lol

Considering that KTSA was carrying the broadcast of the parade (river parade on the radio...GREAT idea!), and Liz nailed Julian/Joaquin live on the air, I'd say she gets the credit.

Sec24Row7

02-20-2009, 10:34 AM

maybe.

It's a character issue for me. He's a liar. If he tries to get away with having his brother double for him so he can be in two places at once, then what would make me believe that he wouldn't do something like that again if elected?

It's stupid. Why even try to pull something like that. It shows arrogance feeling that you are smarter than everyone else and no one is going to catch you.

ashbeeigh

02-20-2009, 11:04 AM

Ash- defending something that I doubt you even remember?

I swear to God, they were on Good Morning America. I don't remember the whole thing being that big of a deal. I remember it being, "oh yeah, and there was a mix up at the river parade..big whoop." But, if this was 4 years ago I wasn't that into local politics.

spurster

02-20-2009, 11:06 AM

I didn't know we took parades that seriously in SA. I thought they were supposed to be fun and a little wacky.

Anyway, the candidates are dismal. At this point, I see Castro as the lesser of the evils. I can't ever imagine voting for Cibrian or Trish, both of whom are deep in the pockets of business and developers. I didn't vote for Cibrian for council, who lost my vote with her pandering campaign promise of more city services with less taxes. You can see where that one went.

Buddy Holly

02-20-2009, 11:06 AM

When Castro does coke with a hooker in a hotel room, then we'll discuss his morality.

Blake

02-20-2009, 11:33 AM

I
My point is simple, IT'S A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE WHEN YOU'RE SWAPPING TWINS IN A HOUR LONG PARADE THAN IT IS IF YOU'RE SWAPPING THEM AT WORK.

Seriously, it's not that hard to understand.

yeah, it's really not hard to understand. Not sure why you are having trouble.

I never said I think they'll swap places at work. If you don't get it by now, just do yourself a favor and stop trying.

Give the man the chair!

Give the man the job as mayor!

If you never knew they did that, would it matter? Would it?

If I never knew they did that, we wouldn't be having this conversation. Would we?

What a well thought out rebuttal.

Why would I rebut what you infer about the swap? If you have no problems with a liar being our mayor, then good for you.

Oh man, get off your high horse. Everyone lies, that was probably the lamest lie/deception ever committed because of the obvious "you can tell them apart" problem in the lie/deception. If you want to base your entire option on the guy from that one event, go ahead.'

What high horse? If I'm an employer and I find out a prospective employee lied in an effort to advance himself, I'm not gonna hire him.

But the sad fact is, out of the three, he's done the least lying and deceiving yet you won't vote for him because of one instance of lying or deceiving. A bit hypocritical?

I just said if I could vote 'none of the above' I would, but if you have evidence that the others have flat out deceived the public in an effort to gain some kind of personal advantage, I'm listening.

Lastly, let me state, I'm not stumping for Castro, if there were another candidate that were better, I'd vote for that person but sadly (again) he's the best of the three main candidates.

Great. Go cast your vote for the wonder twins. I don't really care.

Buddy Holly

02-20-2009, 11:39 AM

I never said I think they'll swap places at work. If you don't get it by now, just do yourself a favor and stop trying.

If he tries to get away with having his brother double for him so he can be in two places at once, then what would make me believe that he wouldn't do something like that again if elected?

Hmmm...

Blake

02-20-2009, 11:53 AM

If he tries to get away with having his brother double for him so he can be in two places at once, then what would make me believe that he wouldn't do something like that again if elected?

Hmmm...

good.................. God.............. rotflmao .............

I apologize for the confusion. I can't believe someone took that to mean that I literally think that the brothers would actually swap places while on the job.

As if Julian were to say, "hey Joaq, I need to catch up on Days of Our Lives today, can you go to work for me?"

Too much....... :lmao

Buddy Holly

02-20-2009, 12:04 PM

good.................. God.............. rotflmao .............

I apologize for the confusion. I can't believe someone took that to mean that I literally think that the brothers would actually swap places while on the job.

As if Julian were to say, "hey Joaq, I need to catch up on Days of Our Lives today, can you go to work for me?"

Too much....... :lmao

How else was anyone supposed to take that? Seriously, quit acting stupid.

Blake

02-20-2009, 12:25 PM

How else was anyone supposed to take that? Seriously, quit acting stupid.

"something like that again" meant "deceiving the public again".

Seriously, quit being stupid.

Buddy Holly

02-20-2009, 12:57 PM

"something like that again" meant "deceiving the public again".

Seriously, quit being stupid.

Either you're lying and covering it with the "you're the dumb one" cop out or you honestly don't know how write a sentence.

If he tries to get away with having his brother double for him so he can be in two places at once, then what would make me believe that he wouldn't do something like that again if elected?

In no way does that sentence convey anything other than you thinking he'd use his twin again as a stand in.

In no way can you interpret that as you saying you think he'll deceive again.

Blake

02-20-2009, 01:06 PM

Either you're lying and covering it with the "you're the dumb one" cop out or you honestly don't know how write a sentence.

I obviously don't know how to write a sentence that you can comprehend. I already apologized for the confusion. Get over it.

Of course, even if I was lying, what difference does it make to you? You already said you have no problem with liars.

In no way does that sentence convey anything other than you thinking he'd use his twin again as a stand in.

In no way can you interpret that as you saying you think he'll deceive again.

Yes, I can. I'll refrain from calling you an illiterate dumbass because I can see how someone just might take it as me saying "he might play switcheroo again"............although it doesn't make much sense on any level why he would do that once he is already in office.

ashbeeigh

02-20-2009, 01:17 PM

Yes, I can. I'll refrain from calling you an illiterate dumbass because I can see how someone just might take it as me saying "he might play switcheroo again"............

I think the whole point everyone is trying to make is that everyone who was on the barge knew that it was joaquin on the float. The announcer didn't get the memo. There was no ill intent in the "switch.

Blake

02-20-2009, 01:23 PM

I think the whole point everyone is trying to make is that everyone who was on the barge knew that it was joaquin on the float. The announcer didn't get the memo. There was no ill intent in the "switch.

link?

and I don't think "everyone" is making that point....

unless I'm misreading it like buddy holly.

Buddy Holly

02-20-2009, 01:59 PM

Yes, I can. I'll refrain from calling you an illiterate dumbass because I can see how someone just might take it as me saying "he might play switcheroo again"............although it doesn't make much sense on any level why he would do that once he is already in office.

Yes you can because you wrote it. You knew the context of what you wrote. WE didn't and no one who read that read that with the intention you had in mind.

If someone in a crowded theater shouted FIRE and everyone in the theater panicked, got up and all ran to the exits causing some people injury and in the end it turned out the person was lying and there was no fire.

If someone then said: "I hope they don't do something like that again."

Do you honestly think the something that person is talking about is commit another deceiving act and do you think anyone would interpret what that person as meaning "another deceitful act"? Come on, be honest.

Taco

02-20-2009, 02:34 PM

Years of Service Mayor
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1838 William H. Daingerfield
1838-39 Antonio Menchaca (Pro Tem)
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1841-42 Juan N. Seguin
1841 Francis Guilbeau (Pro Tem)
1842-44 John W. Smith
1844-46 Edward Dwyer
1846-47 Bryan Callaghan
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1847-48 S. S. Smith
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1894-97 Henry Elmendorf
1897-99 Bryan Callaghan, Jr.
1899-03 Marshall Hicks
1903 Frederick Terrell (Pro Tem)
1903-05 John P. Campbell
1905-12 Bryan Callaghan, Jr.
1912 William L. Richter (Pro Tem)
1912-1913 A. H. Jones
1913 Albert Steves (Pro Tem)
1913-1917 Clinton G. Brown
1917-21 Sam C. Bell
1921-23 Q. B. Black
1923-27 John W. Tobin
1927 Phil Wright (Pro Tem)
1927-33 C. M. Chambers
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1933-39 C. K. Quin
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1941-43 C. K. Quin
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PM5K

02-20-2009, 02:54 PM

What's most annoying about SinBrain is that she doesn't give two shits about strip clubs, she saw an opportunity to get her ugly mug on the news and advance her political career in the eyes of those that do not approve of strip clubs so she jumped at the opportunity.

Blake

02-20-2009, 03:50 PM

Yes you can because you wrote it. You knew the context of what you wrote. WE didn't and no one who read that read that with the intention you had in mind.

Great! I've already explained the context. What more are you trying to prove, dipsh!t?

If someone in a crowded theater shouted FIRE and everyone in the theater panicked, got up and all ran to the exits causing some people injury and in the end it turned out the person was lying and there was no fire.

If someone then said: "I hope they don't do something like that again."

:rolleyes

stupid analogy, but ok, let's beat the dead horse some more.

maybe.

It's a character issue for me. He's a liar. If he tries to get away with having his brother double for him so he can be in two places at once, then what would make me believe that he wouldn't do something like that again if elected?

I was typing fast, was referring to the lying and/or deceiving. Insert deceptive in between the words "something" and "like" and I think I might have avoided you getting all worked up and confused.........I think......

I can't think of any legitimate reason why or how he would try to a pull a switcheroo once he is in office. Can you? It would seem to me near impossible to fool people during a city council meeting or during an interview in front of the camera or fool his secretary, but for some reason, you think I think it's not only possible, but a probability. Nice deduction, Holmes.

Do you honestly think the something that person is talking about is commit another deceiving act and do you think anyone would interpret what that person as meaning "another deceitful act"? Come on, be honest.

I've already said "yes". You can read it however you want. I don't really give a crap and even if you somehow were to "bust me" in a lie, it's not gonna change my opinion.

And why are you questioning my integrity? I'm not running for office and you said lying doesn't matter to you because everybody does it.

I'm not voting for Castro just because of your incessant babbling that he's the least of the three evils.

:lol what a fool.

Buddy Holly

02-20-2009, 03:59 PM

I'm not running for office and you said lying doesn't matter to you because everybody does it.

When did I say that? Please quote me so I can read it with my own eyes. Thanks.

I'm not voting for Castro just because of your incessant babbling that he's the least of the three evils.

Vote for whoever you want. I'm not trying to convince you to change your vote dummy.

Blake

02-20-2009, 04:39 PM

:deadhorse

When did I say that? Please quote me so I can read it with my own eyes. Thanks.

Oh man, get off your high horse. Everyone lies, that was probably the lamest lie/deception ever committed because of the obvious "you can tell them apart" problem in the lie/deception.....

you're welcome

Vote for whoever you want. I'm not trying to convince you to change your vote dummy.

oh, so you're basically doing nothing here but accusing me of being a liar and trashing people for the reasons they are voting the way they are.

You're an idiot and a doosh bag.

MannyIsGod

02-20-2009, 05:33 PM

I can't vote since I'm like literally 200 yards outside of city limits. I don't really care anymore either. I think Castro is probably the best option and by best I mean the least disgusting.

Buddy Holly

02-20-2009, 08:47 PM

you're welcome

Again, please post the quote where I said lying is doesn't matter.

I know where I stated the obvious (everyone lies) isn't where you came to the genius conclusion that I think lying doesn't matter. Please, please don't be that dense.

AlamoSpursFan

02-21-2009, 11:15 AM

May 1, 1971-May 1, 1973 John Gatti

:wow

Saved By Zero

02-21-2009, 12:17 PM

I didn't know we took parades that seriously in SA. I thought they were supposed to be fun and a little wacky..

So next time the Spurs have a river parade you have no problem with Tim letting Dirk fill in for him?

spurster

02-21-2009, 12:34 PM

So next time the Spurs have a river parade you have no problem with Tim letting Dirk fill in for him?

Maybe not Dirk subbing for Tim, but they could use a boat for players from teams the Spurs have beaten.

Nbadan

02-21-2009, 04:59 PM

There are a tons of reasons to hate Castro, but the twin mistake has to be among the most stupid....as for me? I'm waiting for Gordon Hartman to throw his hat in the race (yes, I'm starting a buzz) .....

Biernutz

02-22-2009, 02:35 PM

JudynTX

05-01-2009, 09:12 AM

I still have no freakin clue who I'm voting for. :rolleyes

Viva Las Espuelas

05-01-2009, 09:22 AM

Julian Castro reminds me of a young Henry Cisneros. :lol
yeah, he turned out to be quite the hispanic icon.

JudynTX

05-01-2009, 09:23 AM

yeah, he turned out to be quite the hispanic icon.

Henry Cisnero's little brother?

Richard Cranium

05-01-2009, 09:23 AM

I've got no problems with Julian Castro.

CosmicCowboy

05-01-2009, 09:31 AM

I don't like any of them but I especially dislike Castro. He is divisive and has made a career of pandering to illiterate anti gringo/anti growth sentiments and is super-pro union...and the city is the biggest union employer around already...

I don't particularly like any of the others either but Cibrian especially is a joke...she's not particularly dangerous like Castro, just stupid.

I guess I will vote for DeBerry-Mejia although I'm not crazy about her toll road lobbying in the past.

JudynTX

05-01-2009, 09:34 AM

I've got no problems with Julian Castro.

So can you tell me why I don't trust the dude? :lol

Viva Las Espuelas

05-01-2009, 09:45 AM

i was just down there for fiesta and was at an event and castro was there. my first impression of him was that he's somewhat of a sleaze. the race that i think will be interesting is the city council seat of district 5 or 7. the one with elena and rodriquez. at the same event elena and rodriquez were both there. i had no idea they were running against each other. once i realized what the deal was i saw them shake each others hand and it felt pretty icy. then i read elena's brochure and saw everything she's saying about rodriquez and using against him.