If for no other reason (and there are actually many) the election articles are worth every penny of my subscription. Thank you for putting these together!
On my behalf, Bill, your time is very well spent. I now know the meaning of "kompromat". Nice! Jenny Holzer is new to me. Awesome! And looking up the meaning of "atodaso" included a reference to a "Rickyism" from the show Trailer Park Boys. Cool!
I generally agree with your take on the state of affairs in Worcester leading up to the election. George Russel's "hold" and Tim Murray's resignation are perfect examples of how the "insider's club" operates in Worcester. But obvious is not synonymous with transparency.
I plan to attend the Etel vs. Jose debate tonight. I don't anticipate anyone's mind will be changed there, but the optics may be interesting. Specifically, will "The Brotherhood of Steel" take the opportunity to turn up in support of Jose? Tim Murray? David Webb? Fred Nathan?
Haha thanks for the great feedback as always Steve! I meant to link atodosa to the trailer park boys clip haha it’s like the fourth time I’ve used it it’s basically in the Worcester sucks style guide at this point https://youtu.be/d1h11xZ86MY?si=X_GMIBJtd3ufsZFv
Right on, Steve. And anyone who claims they have no ideology is either ignorant and/or full of shit. "But Rivera has one too, it’s just on loan from the Chamber of Commerce." Great line! Great piece, Bill, especially in capturing how precarious everything—locally and nationally—feels.
Curious how much your subscriber base has grown since the last city election. You are way more influential now & that may be enough to get some folks across the finish line together.
If for no other reason (and there are actually many) the election articles are worth every penny of my subscription. Thank you for putting these together!
Thank you!!
“Kakistocracy” is the opposite of meritocracy, I believe.
Thank you for this!!!
On my behalf, Bill, your time is very well spent. I now know the meaning of "kompromat". Nice! Jenny Holzer is new to me. Awesome! And looking up the meaning of "atodaso" included a reference to a "Rickyism" from the show Trailer Park Boys. Cool!
I generally agree with your take on the state of affairs in Worcester leading up to the election. George Russel's "hold" and Tim Murray's resignation are perfect examples of how the "insider's club" operates in Worcester. But obvious is not synonymous with transparency.
I plan to attend the Etel vs. Jose debate tonight. I don't anticipate anyone's mind will be changed there, but the optics may be interesting. Specifically, will "The Brotherhood of Steel" take the opportunity to turn up in support of Jose? Tim Murray? David Webb? Fred Nathan?
Vote for change!
Haha thanks for the great feedback as always Steve! I meant to link atodosa to the trailer park boys clip haha it’s like the fourth time I’ve used it it’s basically in the Worcester sucks style guide at this point https://youtu.be/d1h11xZ86MY?si=X_GMIBJtd3ufsZFv
Right on, Steve. And anyone who claims they have no ideology is either ignorant and/or full of shit. "But Rivera has one too, it’s just on loan from the Chamber of Commerce." Great line! Great piece, Bill, especially in capturing how precarious everything—locally and nationally—feels.
Curious how much your subscriber base has grown since the last city election. You are way more influential now & that may be enough to get some folks across the finish line together.
here’s hoping! Jsut checked - up from 3500 to 5000 since nov 2023
The fact that I already voted and still read this whole thing speaks volumes. Keep it up!
Great piece 👏