You guys are gonna be begging him to accept your endorsement before November.

"He just doesn't seem that hip," she confessed.

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Sometimes democracy makes me sad. Since when did "hipness" determine whether or not someone is capable of elected office? I mean, I understand there is a certain need for charisma, but "hipness"? Sigh.

Of course, the above quote is also the reason why Denis is writing this article. Double sigh.

great write-up Dennis.

if anyone is interested my livestream footage of the sit-down is here:

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/23312611

i apologize that the video is poor, the audio is fine though.

JS is educated, funny and I believe is capable of doing the job. Fuck, even Corky from Life Goes On can do a better job than Sam Adams.

Listen to what Jefferson says, but watch what he does if elected. He could be a good mayor but must be pressured to do the job. He came, he listened and we will see how he speaks about this meeting. He does make me laugh and that is always refreshing!

For Strunck and White - there are different definitions of "hip." Please take a look at this definition here below. I think she used the perfect word, and as someone working on our failing healthcare system I also learned that it can stand for HIP - HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN- So - Many thanks to you. Grab a dictionary.


hip
adjective, hip·per, hip·pest.
1. familiar with or informed about the latest ideas, styles, developments, etc.: My parents aren't exactly hip, you know.
2. considered aware of or attuned to what is expected, especially with a casual or knowing air; cool: The guy was not at all hip—a total nerd.
3. in agreement or willing to cooperate; going along: We explained our whole plan, and she was hip.

Anyone remember the very old Simpsons when Homer visits the Duff brewery and all the supposedly different types of Duff (Duff, Duff light, ice, etc.) are all coming out of a single vat?

That is Portland politicians.

Holy moly, I agree with Blabby...

Rich bachelor #7, I was at the Earl Blumenauer thing last night too, and I saw Jefferson behaving in a way that seemed appropriate to the occasion, but I'm quite sure he did not manage to speak with everyone in the room. I'm sorry your girlfriend and you didn't get to talk to him. But I've never seen him *refuse* to talk to anyone, even those who disagree with him.

What's wrong with being partially full of delicious, steaming, shit?

My impression of Smith is that he is kind of aloof one-on-one, and warm in front of a group of people.

But who cares. Either him or Hales would be fine mayors.