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TAPS

It would be interesting to find out what exactly made the good citizens of Muskogee elect this kid. I hope he does well, but looking at the probabilities, I would predict he'll be a one-term disaster...

posted by Nautikos on May 27, 2008 at 4:23 AM | link to this | reply

This kid is probably just as surprised that he won as you are.  I think that a good politician (is that an oxymoron?) needs perspective, and at 19, the only perspective you've got is milk and cookies at naptime.  He's way too young.

Mal

posted by gapcohen on May 19, 2008 at 5:45 AM | link to this | reply

I admire the fact that he cared enough to run for an office. I wish him well.  sam

posted by sam444 on May 18, 2008 at 1:21 PM | link to this | reply

Good thoughts there, shahdlou.  Thank you.

posted by TAPS. on May 18, 2008 at 10:04 AM | link to this | reply

A change for the better most likely

We have difficulty in believing youngsters know anything about life and even more in believing that they have organizational skills. But if you look at Dave's Tips on Living today, do you think a nineteen-year-old could organize something like 911? Some of them are purer in heart and aspire to do good. Their illusions have not been shattered, they think positively about their role in society.Not all of them, of course, but would this one have run for Mayor if he didn't?

posted by shahdlou on May 18, 2008 at 9:55 AM | link to this | reply

Re: Some nineteen-year-olds are wise beyond their years,

Surely he will learn a lot and grow from the experience, Pat_B.   Our own Mayor of Kansas City, who is 58, receives much criticism and has been embroiled in controversy and has been described as "....being cold-hearted on the subject of indigent health care."   So, I guess age is not as important as other matters might be.

posted by TAPS. on May 18, 2008 at 9:16 AM | link to this | reply

Some nineteen-year-olds are wise beyond their years,

and others are still aimless as chickens. If he gets along well enough with his family to live with them and run for office while making it in college, he just may be grounded and sensible. Time will tell.

posted by Pat_B on May 18, 2008 at 8:58 AM | link to this | reply

WileyJohn, I think I just might be agreeing with your comment, "....but a kid mayor elected makes one wonder about the mental stability of the voters...."   I hope they do not soon have big regrets.

posted by TAPS. on May 18, 2008 at 7:53 AM | link to this | reply

He's a little too young for me, Norwood.  I guess I've just been around too many 19-year-olds.  I love them to pieces, but I don't think I've ever known one that I thought might be ready to be the Mayor of a 40,000+ population city.

posted by TAPS. on May 18, 2008 at 7:48 AM | link to this | reply

Sorry that should read

Would NOT have my vote until he has lost his milk teeth..!! Editing is so important.

posted by Norwood on May 17, 2008 at 11:06 PM | link to this | reply

I believe in change and giving youth a chance BUT

I also believe youth needs the voice of experience, age and wisdom to guide it. Being honest I think 19 is too young for Mayor. A town councillor -fine and later deputy mayor but I actually think that the office of mayor should have someone with a bit of life experience. I wish him every success but he would have my vote until he has gotten rid of his milk teeth and gained some experience in other minor offices.

posted by Norwood on May 17, 2008 at 11:04 PM | link to this | reply

You are an Okie from Muskogee? Yea Haw!

Change can be good...The young Mayor has put the place back on the map...Now if I could just remember the words of that song...Mom used to sing it.
=^..^= Bo says Hi!

posted by Whacky on May 17, 2008 at 9:18 PM | link to this | reply

TAPS

Loved your photo TAPS, but a kid mayor elected makes one wonder about the mental stability of the voters . Maybe they are all like me, the older I get the less I care, after years of politicians that turn out to be thieves and blaggards.

posted by WileyJohn on May 17, 2008 at 9:14 PM | link to this | reply

Wow 19 years old and already a mayor.  Maybe he will be president some day :-).  I like change, but I preffer like you Taps a little at a time.  Sometimes though one has to shake the tree to get the apples :-) Great post!

posted by Sinome on May 17, 2008 at 8:51 PM | link to this | reply

I try to agree with change that someone can convince me for the better but change just because of change is crazy. My motto is the old chestnut,

'If it's not broke don't fix it." Perhaps I'm just getting older Taps darlin' LOLAM.

posted by Kabu on May 17, 2008 at 7:33 PM | link to this | reply

It will be interesting to see how the young mayor goes

Sometimes blind idealism can help.

As for change. If we let love in, it always helps.

posted by Azur on May 17, 2008 at 6:50 PM | link to this | reply

I have a hard time dealing with change

but I'm working on it.

posted by shelly_b on May 17, 2008 at 6:37 PM | link to this | reply

change is good but I fight change all the time

posted by lustorlove on May 17, 2008 at 6:18 PM | link to this | reply