Title: Political Smog Filling Empty Space.. Post by: editor on September 16, 2006, 04:02:38 pm Political Smog Filling Empty Space.. Am I the only one that’s lost amidst the trees of rhetoric, with the only elusive commitment from, “Braden that vowed to plant 150,000 trees a year, make energy conservation a priority, give real examples of intensification and make Hamilton attractive again to businesses.” Diane Elms who declares, “I am tired of consultants from out of town coming up with 'their solutions when they don't see, hear or feel our city. If you see a problem in your neighborhood, you probably also see a solution. I am tired of hearing about the poverty in this city and having another committee formed to discuss it. It's time to put words into action. I know of many initiatives that are in place and working already. Fred Eisenberger, vowing "honesty, integrity and bold decisive leadership," and another reference to "personal integrity and responsibility," Including. “leadership over controversial issues such as aerotropolis, Maple Leaf Foods and the Lister Block” (Ham. Spec. 2006) Di Ianni ,the mayor is clearly subscribing to the theory that the best defence is a good offense, suggesting politicians capitalizing on the issue could end up hurting themselves instead of him. "Hamiltonians want to hear a positive campaign that is based on issues that help them. Mudslinging is not going to help my opponents." (Ham. Spec. 2006) Now, that the rhetoric and ball room walls have been painted, floor’s waxed; isn’t it time for the real music to begin. With sounds and words, followed by actions that sets a realistic tone of truth and pride that engages Hamiltonians into the real potential of this City. Or does this City embody the necessity that Councilors, to ensure their ward members of fairness, subscribe to the fact that the only means available to ward members is through litigation. Is the only means of dealing with this cities property tax system through months of ambiguous threats that necessitates a taxpayer to withhold their taxes to get a response. With a drum roll, the only concrete plan is the planting of 150,000 trees... well folks show me a plan. Where is the sustainability, tax fairness, and what policies changes are going to be implemented to attract new business. What immediate action will be taken to decrease our poverty levels. What initiatives are you proposing to mitigate the disharmony created through amalgamation... Show us your well laid out marching plans, not empty words blowing in desert sands, Your vote is important! Vote November, 13th What do you think...? Comments appreciated ham_editor@yahoo.ca |