[Northwoods]

The EMS "team" just got elected to the Sumter board of commissioners. At a recent meeting, seems there was a difference of opinion between "M" and "E"/"S" on One Sumter. Not sure what the true story is, all I know is "M"'s wife just threw "E" and "S" under the bus on FaceBook. I think she backed up over them a few times. One of her comments - "My fear is that Gary Lester and Mark Morse got to the E&S part of the team."
Having worked in a large corporation for many years, I can tell you that if I was "M" I would first try to work with E/S, understand the concerns, and then see if we can come to a solution or compromise. Throwing my colleagues under the bus (or having my wife do it) isn't a way to come to an agreeable solution on a topic.
Yet... here we are.... reading the dirty laundry of our commissioners.

[shut the front door]

I fully expected them to clash on that issue. That's why I didn't vote for M. He switched from dem to republican just to get elected. His wife's antics are nothing new, either.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by shut the front door

I fully expected them to clash on that issue. That's why I didn't vote for M. He switched from dem to republican just to get elected. His wife's antics are nothing new, either.

Well that answered THAT part of the question. I now know who "M" is. I am very concerned that the new guys are gonna try to overthrow the CDD form of government and make it more like the old timey democratic stuff going on in Orlando. I don't want to be like Orlando. I like the way this place is run now and we all need to be very aware of the attempts to change things. If it ain't broke. DON'T fix it.

[EviesGP]

There was a chink before the election, and/or early in the process. S(and possibly E), didn't like the rhetoric and posts that M was doing! He/they were trying to separate themselves from him on that!

[Neils]

At least they have their covid shots already

[biker1]

Doubtful. This is not the first time you have suggested that. I wouldn't continue to fret about it.

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Well that answered THAT part of the question. I now know who "M" is. I am very concerned that the new guys are gonna try to overthrow the CDD form of government and make it more like the old timey democratic stuff going on in Orlando. I don't want to be like Orlando. I like the way this place is run now and we all need to be very aware of the attempts to change things. If it ain't broke. DON'T fix it.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Originally Posted by Northwoods

Having worked in a large corporation for many years, I can tell you that if I was "M" I would first try to work with E/S, understand the concerns, and then see if we can come to a solution or compromise. Throwing my colleagues under the bus (or having my wife do it) isn't a way to come to an agreeable solution on a topic.

Corporations are run by professionals with common goals, local governments by amateurs and their misguided view of how politicians should act, and its more personal than professional.

just another view of americana, at the bottom

[blueash]

How is this entire thread not a 100% political commentary complete with hopes that nothing will come here that oh my god might look like policies supported by democrats? But apparently commenting on chinks in the armor of presumed monolithic alliances is fine now. So I present the words of congressman Anthony Gonzalez who points out the even people who campaign together can discover that those they supported are capable of 100% lies to their constituents [Dec 23]

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy

Corporations are run by professionals with common goals, local governments by amateurs and their misguided view of how politicians should act, and its more personal than professional.

just another view of americana, at the bottom

👍..

[Northwoods]

Originally Posted by blueash

How is this entire thread not a 100% political commentary complete with hopes that nothing will come here that oh my god might look like policies supported by democrats? But apparently commenting on chinks in the armor of presumed monolithic alliances is fine now. So I present the words of congressman Anthony Gonzalez who points out the even people who campaign together can discover that those they supported are capable of 100% lies to their constituents [Dec 23]

My understanding is that local politics is allowed. National politics is banned. I'm glad they allow local politics. Sometimes there are some insightful comments. (There never is with national politics!!!!).

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by Northwoods

My understanding is that local politics is allowed. National politics is banned. I'm glad they allow local politics. Sometimes there are some insightful comments. (There never is with national politics!!!!).

Can't find where in this statement where it says that local politics are okay? NO POLITICAL REFERENCES ARE ALLOWED ON THE WEBSITE. USERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO DIRECT COMMENTS TOWARD ANOTHER USER. DIRECT THEM TO THE TOPIC. VIOLATION OF THESE RULES CAN LEAD TO ACCOUNT TERMINATION AND BAN.

Am I missing something?

[perrjojo]

Local politicians become national politicians. Always be mindful at your vote at local levels.

[Northwoods]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

Can't find where in this statement where it says that local politics are okay? NO POLITICAL REFERENCES ARE ALLOWED ON THE WEBSITE. USERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO DIRECT COMMENTS TOWARD ANOTHER USER. DIRECT THEM TO THE TOPIC. VIOLATION OF THESE RULES CAN LEAD TO ACCOUNT TERMINATION AND BAN.

Am I missing something?

Here you go! This is reposted from another thread:

[tophcfa]

A chink in the armor is still way better than no armor at all! Reasonable checks and balances on absolute power is never a bad thing. Merry Christmas.

[Northwoods]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

A chink in the armor is still way better than no armor at all! Reasonable checks and balances on absolute power is never a bad thing. Merry Christmas.

I'm good with checks and balances. And I'm good with healthy debate and disagreement. But when one of the commissioner's wife throws the two other people that ran as a team under the bus on social media? That's just "bush league" to me.

I don't see the other two commissioners waging a war on FaceBook. Maybe they're too smart.