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bemildred

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8. Oh it is a good sign.

Reply to LanternWaste (Reply #7)

Mon Jan 21, 2013, 10:03 PM

Jan 2013

And all politics is theater, more or less, all about convincing Other People to do stuff, as opposed to just doing it yourself.

I have not been that impressed with the Mayor's leadership, so I suppose that leaks into my prose. (Not that LA is an easy city to lead.)

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Villaraigosa seeks to end city investment in weapons makers [View all] bemildred Jan 2013 OP

Chicago did this last week. A start, a drip, a dribble, a flow, a torrent. LanternWaste Jan 2013 #1

It's political theater, but the sort of political theater I like. nt bemildred Jan 2013 #2

Yes... it's undoubtedly theater LanternWaste Jan 2013 #7

Oh it is a good sign. bemildred Jan 2013 #8

As long as they comply with the fiduciary duty requirement, this should be fine. ProgressiveProfessor Jan 2013 #3

Will he stop taking all of the federal money for "terrorism"? Socal31 Jan 2013 #4

Go Antonio! flamingdem Jan 2013 #5

He's my mayor! SCVDem Jan 2013 #6

Ok catchnrelease Jan 2013 #9

Here's the top 100 holdings madville Jan 2013 #10

Thanks! catchnrelease Jan 2013 #11

Good move, Mr. Mayor Iwillnevergiveup Jan 2013 #12

Villaraigosa is a howling sack of shit. Here he is calling the use of children's sidewalk chalk Fire Walk With Me Jan 2013 #13