02-10-2010, 09:31 AM
quote:Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Kim Jong-il, Sheikh SHARIF Sheikh Ahmed, and General Than Shwe all claim they listen and acted on what “citizens” requested. Are you saying that listening and acting is itself enough to overcome the stupidity of the ACTION? By that standard, all politicians are to be commended for listening and acting, even if their actions are against the best interest of the people. Political accountability starts and ends not with what a person wants to do, who they listen to, how often they act, but by their actual actions. If the action was a piece of moronic writing, that’s a direct reflection of that politician.
Originally posted by kjlpahoa
My intent is not to explore the issue, but to just bring to light that Emily listens and takes action.
I don't blame you for not wanting to explore the issue considering outside of the Hawaii County political arena it would be cause to question the mental stability of a person. But you did raise the issue first and if you really believe it was a good thing, you should be able and willing to back it up. But, since you have stated that there were other positive action on the part of this politician, (even though your first attempt was to start off with probably one of the most embarrassing action this politician has done), highlighting more positive actions could go a long way to mend the “village idiot” image this politician has now become know by.