IS IT TRUE? Part 2 May 4, 2011
IS IT TRUE that Democratic Central Committee Chairman Mark Owen was spinning and blaming last night when asked to reconcile the overwhelming defeat that Central Committee candidate Troy Tornatta suffered at the hands of Rick Davis in the Democratic primary for Mayor of Evansville?…that Chairman Owen blamed the weather, the EVSC 2 hour delay, the National Democratic Party, and just about everything that had nothing to do with the real reasons that the Davis campaign prevailed?…that Davis even had the merciful demeanor to leave the fate of Chairman Owen up to the Democratic committeemen who elected him in the first place?…that whether Mr. Owen retains the title of Chairman is immaterial as his choices in this primary have rendered him to be irrelevant?
IS IT TRUE that the Democratic Central Committee did just about everything within their power to deny Rick Davis the nomination for Mayor of Evansville?…that they withheld office support, withheld verbal support, and even funded his opponent?…that for the Central Committee Chairman to call for unity today is quite disingenuous?…that this is reminiscent of the Chris Rock monologue where he jokes about an uncle who sends you to college but abused you too?…that the first step to Democratic unity in the City of Evansville begins with Chairman Owen doing the honorable thing and submitting his resignation?…that the day of the “old boy network†or “the machine†if you prefer ended last night?…that just like the Hammer and Sickle of the now vanquished USSR that whatever parts of the so called Evansville machine still existed are now broken on the ground?…that the age of the mechanical dinosaur is over in Evansville?
IS IT TRUE that if the positions of the now candidates for Evansville City Council do not change that it appears as though the support will be in place soon to pass a comprehensive smokefree workplace ordinance?…that when oppressive machines are neutered that even elected officials start to vote from a position of knowledge as opposed to a position of fear?…that political machines are made up of hard core insiders, opportunists who hitch their wagon to the machine and then unhitch it later, and of course those who are associates in fear?…that the very few hard core insiders are the only ones that will not eventually adapt to the new order of the Vanderburgh County Democratic Party?…that 2011 may just be the year that Evansville, Indiana starts to muster the courage to emerge from the 1950’s and join the modern world?…that we have been in the dark too long?
IS IT TRUE that the City County Observer is looking forward to a Davis or Winnecke administration where backroom deals are banned, respect is the way of doing business, intimidation is not allowed, listening is at a premium, and yes collaboration is practiced in all facets of doing business?…that we look forward to an administration that is the friend of the citizen as opposed to an uncooperative nemesis?…that both of the candidates who won yesterday’s primaries are learned gentlemen and either will represent Evansville favorably in the outside world and at home?…that as Mr. Winnecke said last night “it is time to put some meat on the bones†that we encourage and anticipate substantive disclosure of ideas and plans that will elevate the City of Evansville’s day to day life to come from Mr. Davis and Mr. Winnecke?…that change has arrived in Evansville but that it did not come from the Democratic Central Committee that sure likes to talk change while protecting the ways of the past?…that now we have to find a picture of only two Parrots to inspire the plans and ideas that we need to go forward in a sustainable and positive way?
I’d like to congratulate John Friend, candidate in the 5th ward, for taking a step towards unity and attending Rick’s victory celebration last night
and also Connie Robinson, although she’s attended Rick Davis events from the beginning
John is a nice and honest man.
Are you listening, Mr. Owen???? Please show yourself the nearest door and exit – QUICKLY.
I’m just thinking if I were the chairman of a committee whose mayoral candidate just lost – in a painful thumping – it might be time to find a NEW chairman – maybe one who can win elections. (Oh yeah, and I define “win” as actually WORKING for it, as Davis did, not with lies, manipulations, or calling in favors from Indianapolis.)
Just my thoughts. So glad Evansville is waking up.
Just who do YOU propose to replace him? Let Rick pick? Do we really wanna see Paul Bitz head of the Democratic Party? Its 2011 not 1911.
not Paul Bitz, but how about Bill Denton, he’d do a great job
Well, let’s see. Paul Bitz’ candidate won, and won big. Owen’s got spanked.
Any other questions?
I feel pretty good about yesterday. I realize we’re still under an economic challenge (as is our country) yet we’ve identified our problems and (knowing there won’t be instant cures) there is a certainty that we are moving in a positive direction.
Mr. Winnecke is a worthy opponent-Mr. Davis has disclosed that behind that gentle manner that so many underestimate, there is a determined (and tough!)force.
Change IS coming-
good.
VICTORY
Yes!
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