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I seriously doubt this is going to die down very much. People are simply going to question every action he makes with scrutiny whereas the old Sam we didn't know about was trusted and productive.
What a jellyfish.
That's rich.
-I read this as "I don't know what to say, go away."
"The people trying to monkeywrench city procedures aren't concerned citizens, they're just Sam's political opponents trying to capitalize on the moment. All they can do is keep shouting louder and force themselves into inappropriate forums....what a bore."
Uh, I voted for Sam, I'm not planning on running against him, and I want him out. No I'm not signing a petition until an official one is made, and no I'm not joining facebook or random Samprotest site(s). There are more than two types of supporters of an issue, you realize.
Love the "I'm posting that I'm bored." Has that ever impressed anyone online? Do you think that garners respect in your opinion because you are somehow above the minions of those of us that find an interest in the topic? Is the nature of a catch-22 lost on you in typing out that you are bored while typing?
The bottom line in all this is what happens if Adams stays,
will it lead to the end of Portland as we know it?
NO....
If Adams goes will that mean Portland will now be a shining city by the river?
NO...
In other words, whether Adams stays or goes really doesn't make one goddamn difference to what happens in Portland.
SO FORGET IT AND LET THE INVESTIGATION CONTINUE.
And wait for the next election.
My prediction is that they're going to try to muck things up as much as possible and go that route.
The real question will be to see if this turns everyone against them. The commissioners will become frustrated, the public will become frustrated and these people will probably turn into what most everyone in America sees the Republicans in Congress...as obstructionist jerks who are getting in the way of us trying to fix things.
This above statement, Sam supporters, is what we've been meaning by 'ability to lead.'
Watch closely now.
Look Portland, we just got done with one leader stealing elections, subverting the law and not answering media questions. Apparently Sam learned a lot over the past 8 years.
I for one will not let this happen for another 4 years. The only way to take back what is ours is to keep asking him "Who is he going to regain our trust".
I applaud those that stood up to the emperor and told him he was not wearing any clothes.
My concern is that everyone will look at you strangely when you ask that question.
How is he going to regain our trust?
When he will not answer our questions about trust.
Now back to the real job. Which I am obviously not a professional proofreader.
This is not an issue about sexual orientation.
This is an issue about Sam Adams lying and conspiring to stealing an election. Thus, he was not fairly elected.
If you think us trying to hold our elected officials accountable is expensive... try corruption, as it will cost you much more.
Again, sex has nothing to do with this.
Lack of honesty, poor judgment and the subversion of our Democracy are the core is why we feel Sam Adams should not be the Mayor of Portland.
You're wrong. Sex has everything to do with this. Did you call for President Clinton's resignation when he told a grand jury he did "not have sexual relations with that woman."
He got a BJ in the friggen Oval Office and stuck a cigar in her vagina and then licked the cigar and said, "tastes good."
The entire country shut down for months while the Republicans held a circus court in Congress. This is a joke compared to that and it's just the blogosphere and people like you that is making this continue.
And no...he didn't steal an election. Stealing is when you take something that isn't yours...not lying. He probably could have been caught lying about this before the election and still beat Sho Dozono.
Clinton was before my time. I prefer to deal with issues that are in the present and directly affect our city.
Elections belong to all of us. Candidates running for public office have the obligation not to lie to the electorate. For when they do they are taking the power of information away from the voters... thus stealing an election.
Sam went one step further and removed the ability for others to campaign for Mayor with his deception. Thus taking away from voters additional view points to consider. Thus, stealing the election.
That was right before he went into hiding for four days, stopped returning reporters' phone calls, shoved his way past the press on the way in and out of city hall, and refused to allow the public to comment during the "public comment" section of the Council agenda.
Where's the contrition you promised, Mr. Mayor? Or have you read the commentary of people like Dan Savage and decided that you didn't do anything wrong after all?
Douche? Nice. Well, we "douches" will be replacing your mayor very soon.
I don't buy that one bit...
He is not making himself available for any questions the public has about him and his actions.
Adams played hard-ball to get elected into this position.
He has all that and more coming his way now.
He earned it.
Ummm, CASE CLOSED.
(Or OPEN, depending on if you are the city DA...)