Having High Hopes

Sometimes when a new politician is about to be elected to office, the citizens have high hopes that things will change; this will be the time the politician looks out for the citizens rather then their family and friends.

Sometimes that hope is dashed thus resulting in more harm being caused to the citizens and their beloved city. How tragic!!!

Political Hype vs. Reality

Sometimes a politician's campaign is run on "political hype" that gets citizens excited. This "political hype" usually centers on corny phrases that the politician feels will keep the people motivated that a change is about to come.

I remember one cornered in New Orleans: "There's a New Posse in Town" by former New Orleans' Mayor, Marc Morial. The New Orleans'citizens now know what that phrase meant: HELPING OUT YOUR CRONIES

The Art Of Politicking

Sometimes you may think that you are just one voice, on the world wide web, where no one can hear you crying out for change. That is where it all start: One voice at a time calling for change.



It does not matter what change you are rooting for. It can be on a national, state, or city level; just allow your voice to be heard and watch that change come about.

Passing The Torch

When a politician is in office, he usually run in circles with other politicians. Sometimes, however, it may be more conducive for the politician to seek out others who are more like them.

This is a good way for the politician to feel assured that his confidences won't be broken. He usually seek out those who have the same values and beliefs. That way, his secrets can go with him to his grave.

The Damaging Effects Of Cronyism

When someone is in a powerful position and that person gives one of his cronies access to information, benefits, etc. it weakens the organization. This is especially true when that organization is city or state government and the crony who has gained access is not qualified to do so.

If a Mayor, of a large metropolitan city, allows cronies to oversee city contracts, it opens the doors to the possibility that that particular City will suffer. I know cronyism is not illegal, but what about the damage the cronie has caused. Shouldn't that elected official be somehow held responsible----if not criminally---what about civilly. Maybe the citizens of that particular city should bring a class action suit against the individual. It may have never been done before--but it could set a precedent and send a message to those who engage in cronyism and allow the city to suffer.