tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post4240085431007623803..comments2023-10-18T10:05:09.280-04:00Comments on Avenging Archangel: 2010 Virginia Beach City Council Election: The Day AfterAvenging Archangelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10545437449084289016noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-64960819713913084072010-11-10T08:18:57.228-05:002010-11-10T08:18:57.228-05:00Who is left? Those who are not hesitant to be acco...Who is left? Those who are not hesitant to be accountable for what they post; more often, those who are respectful of others' opinions; but most importantly, opinions that are substantiated by fact, and opinions by those that can accept the fact that they may be incorrect on a position.wally erbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-6709280124194543262010-11-09T14:57:05.850-05:002010-11-09T14:57:05.850-05:00Which "anonymous" are you trashing?
The ...Which "anonymous" are you trashing?<br />The one's who agree with the owner<br />of this website, or the one's who<br />disagree? <br /><br />If you eliminate all anonymous postings, and all postings by the<br />site owner, what is left?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-32982631188675190922010-11-07T08:41:20.537-05:002010-11-07T08:41:20.537-05:00Wally,
I was going to give you first shot at the ...Wally,<br /><br />I was going to give you first shot at the troll. Now it's my turn.<br /><br />For your candidacy to have changed the outcome of the election, at least 65% of your votes would have had to otherwise gone to Moss. Just one problem: DeSteph finished 2nd, with Bellitto first. Even if Moss gets that 65%, that puts him on Council with Bellitto. DeSteph would have been 3rd and off.<br /><br />Ego?!? Robert Dean is the poster child for out-of-control ego in Virginia Beach politics, with Reid Greenmun a close 2nd. (Ken Stolle is now in semiretirement at the Sheriff's Office.) <br /><br />Your point about the VBTA being the vehicle for the agenda of two people is one of my favorite inside jokes. Robert Dean seems to be oblivious to the fact that most of the VBTA's platform is Messnerism-Greenmunism, not classic Deanism. Reid's calling the shots, and (typically) getting nearly all of them wrong. Look at what the VBTA is pushing and Greenmun's fingerprints are all over it. John Moss is nothing but their front man, a poor soul who seems to need a title to feel important.Avenging Archangelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10545437449084289016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-2070725035611550382010-11-07T08:15:52.430-05:002010-11-07T08:15:52.430-05:00You just gotta love anonymous trolls. They hide in...You just gotta love anonymous trolls. They hide in the shadows and throw out their unfounded remarks but are embarrassed to stand by their accusations. Hmmm, Team player? What team? VBTA? I don't belong to a group that is the personal agenda of two people. HR Tea Party? I don't belong to a group that is the personal agenda of multi-level marketeer. Finally, is was my money. No one elses. Viable candidates? Who, Moss? Viable, get real.Wally Erbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-1403945402013328262010-11-06T00:26:18.409-04:002010-11-06T00:26:18.409-04:00Wally/Smolly,
Light Rail is not your bandwagon.
I...Wally/Smolly,<br /><br />Light Rail is not your bandwagon.<br />It has been front and center for<br />a decade. You looked like the<br />little brother, who finally got<br />to sit at the big table. The time<br />and money you spent, to promote<br />yourself, could have been spent<br />helping viable candidates get <br />elected. Yes, you managed a little<br />attention.(for your own ego)<br />But, not being a team player, cost<br />the residents their chance to have<br />someone besides Bill DeSteph, to <br />speak for them.<br /><br />Since you are so smart, why are you<br />the one who decided, it was OK, for<br />you to place your signs in illegal<br />spots?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-38030111765378766672010-11-05T18:55:20.990-04:002010-11-05T18:55:20.990-04:00Wally,
First of all, devout, not "devote&quo...Wally,<br /><br />First of all, devout, not "devote".<br /><br />To the point, shining the light on hypocrisy isn't character assasination.Avenging Archangelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10545437449084289016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-24337437253366410452010-11-05T16:30:46.828-04:002010-11-05T16:30:46.828-04:00Henry.
As a supposed devote Roman Catholic, you ce...Henry.<br />As a supposed devote Roman Catholic, you certainly have a venomous way of spinning character assignations towards those with opposing opinions. The lack of respect for differences of opinion in such a way is akin to bigotry and racism which you abhor.<br />Participating in political rallies or caucuses has nothing to do with a head of state's endorsement in a local non-participant election. Further, I don't find it comical and it is not an "attack" but a reasonable expectation that our Governor would put the business of the Commonwealth first and carrying out his term of office with aplomb.Wally Erbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-44752467541463090122010-11-05T13:58:11.389-04:002010-11-05T13:58:11.389-04:00Wally,
You ran a decent campaign from my perspect...Wally,<br /><br />You ran a decent campaign from my perspective. You were a far superior candidate than Moss and Desteph were, and I think you were unfairly tagged as being one of them.<br /><br />I only ask one thing from you: PICK UP YOUR DARN SIGNS! They are littering up the entire city.<br /><br />Thanks, and best wishes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-49734964808720674842010-11-05T12:35:08.950-04:002010-11-05T12:35:08.950-04:00Wally,
LRT was always going to be a major issue i...Wally,<br /><br />LRT was always going to be a major issue in 2010 regardless of who ran. Also, to imply that it's a given that the issue will be decided by referendum is simply delusional.<br /><br />You also make a mistake that I've attacked VBTAers for on multiple occassions. As LRT is a minimum 6 year process, it was never going to be built in a vaccum. It will be an election issue, have public meetings, etc. The lack of a referendum won't mean the public will be shutout.<br /><br />Finally, your attack on Governor McDonnell is comical given your past involvement with the Republican Caucus (1998?).Avenging Archangelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10545437449084289016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-3499379667651528512010-11-05T11:05:37.068-04:002010-11-05T11:05:37.068-04:00My assessment of the 2010 Virginia Beach city coun...My assessment of the 2010 Virginia Beach city council election.<br /><br />First and foremost, I am quite pleased that my candidacy had an impact in formulating light rail as the dominant issue. One must understand that whether or not an individual prevails in vote count, if a candidacy fabricates change and awareness to predominate issues, he or she has not lost.<br /><br />I firmly believe that a vibrant dialog concerning whether or not light rail will come to Virginia Beach will ensue. Moreover, those candidates who were re-elected and those who select to seek office in 2012 will be sensitive to the will of the electorate through a referendum.<br /><br />Of disappointments, I have few. First, the city council election did not result in racial minority representation. I strongly believe that council deliberations without leveraging diversity cannot result in optimum results.<br /><br />Second, I was quite distressed to see that Governor McDonnell injected partisan politics into a local election by endorsing a slate of candidates. The elected head of the Commonwealth should expect unified support of the Commonwealth’s citizens as he guides the state through these trying times. McDonnell’s action cheapened his exalted position by paying back political favors and only caused divisiveness to those who were exposed to his sample ballots.<br /><br />In closing, I hold all in high regard for those who put their personal lives on hold and offered themselves for public service. I can unequivocally attest that all the candidates genuinely believe in the betterment of Virginia Beach and did so for unselfish reasons. I wish them well and they deserve our support.<br /><br />WallyWally Erbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-60682671033754157412010-11-05T00:04:33.915-04:002010-11-05T00:04:33.915-04:00Shooter,
Hopefully.
Anon 5:01,
Love the NASCAR ...Shooter,<br /><br />Hopefully.<br /><br />Anon 5:01,<br /><br />Love the NASCAR analogy. However, those buffoons have given me some wonderful blog fodder.Avenging Archangelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10545437449084289016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-56735153917165785932010-11-04T18:36:25.821-04:002010-11-04T18:36:25.821-04:00so with them out of the picture somewhat does it m...so with them out of the picture somewhat does it mean City Council will go on with light-rail without referendum talk?thesh00terhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03901546416572771079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3585082172073893790.post-68620462186793247272010-11-04T17:01:26.905-04:002010-11-04T17:01:26.905-04:00The VBTA is a non-entity. They cannot gather many...The VBTA is a non-entity. They cannot gather many people at meetings any longer and they could not muster poll workers for their candidates.<br /><br />Here's hoping that Moss or Dean runs again in 2012. It makes me feel guilty to watch, because it's kinda like watching NASCAR just for the wrecks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com