Bronco not to run for mayor

[starseed]

I think I need to clarify a few things here.

1. There is no proof that a militant homosexual organization is influencing the conservative movement. That weapons cache found at the Twisted Element was legitimately acquired for recreational purposes.

2. While we may strongly advocate credit card debt as a solution to society's problems, we have not forced that way of life onto the population directly.

3. We supported Belinda Stronach because girl was fierce. She was a diva, and we felt modern conservatism needed a few more divas. There was no deviant ulterior motive behind our backing of her campaign, and we certainly had no idea she would defect.

4. We do admit, homosexuality is indeed pretty wickedly awesome.

[FurnaceFace]

I'm with Muta, if Ric "blinky" McIvor wins I don't know if I could stand it. Assuming there is another high profile candidate who runs I'll be volunteering for that campaign. I'd much rather have a lifetime of Bronco than even 6 months of blinky.

[MoneyGuy]

Originally Posted by mykalberta

I dont know why people really expect superstar polticians. Anyone who is legally sane wouldnt want the hassle that comes with those positions which is why you get the classic scum that infests all levels of politics.

Hey, I'm one of those municipal politicians and I'm quite sane. Another member here has contacted me as he's been considering running, and as far as I know he's sane also.

By the way, there is a high-profile candidate going to run and stands a good chance.

[Julio]

Originally Posted by MoneyGuy

Hey, I'm one of those municipal politicians and I'm quite sane. Another member here has contacted me as he's been considering running, and as far as I know he's sane also.

By the way, there is a high-profile candidate going to run and stands a good chance.

http://goalnoor.com/ ?

[I_am_Beast]

I say we pick someone from CP and go for the gold!

[troutman]

Originally Posted by I_am_Beast

I say we pick someone from CP and go for the gold!

You have my sword!

[Regulator75]

And my Bow!

[Muta]

And my axe!

[octothorp]

Originally Posted by Regulator75

And my Bow!

This one?

[MoneyGuy]

Originally Posted by Julio

http://goalnoor.com/ ?

Nope.

[DionPlett]

I think Bronco did a lot for this city and could probably get re-elected again. I was surprised to hear that he's not going to run again.

[ken0042]

One name being mentioned on Global TV is Ken King.

I could vote for him!

[SteveToms]

I am actually worried what will happen to Calgary now. As much as I hate Bronco he did a good job moving Calgary forward after Duerr screwed us by nothing building anything. Now with Bronco leaving, what will happen with the infrastructure the city needs? I really hope it continues to be build.

[Joborule]

I just hope the next Mayor keeps moving this city forward and continue building rather than being home hum on making infrastructure improvements and the such. Bronco appear to have done a good job in that regard and it should continue.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by ken0042

One name being mentioned on Global TV is Ken King.

I could vote for him!

Interesting. Considering the mess that the Flames were in when he took over, I'd definitely consider him.

[cracher]

Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

Do Chandler and McIver have some sort of official political relationship? If not - why should McIver be judged on that basis.

chandler is a fair bit right of mciver. i think i remember reading something in calgarybeacon on how chandler won't directly participate in mciver's campaign (should mciver choose to make a run).


Edit: here is the link for you "source or gtfo" turds: http://www.calgarybeacon.com/2010/02...ut-announcing/

[Regulator75]

Originally Posted by octothorp

This one?

I prefer the real version (taken on Sunday).

[OzSome]

Hip Hip Hooooooray!!! Canada won the Gold!!! Of course sorry wrong thread. Seriously awesome news! I cannot stand this guy whining all the time about everything.

[VladtheImpaler]

Originally Posted by I_am_Beast

I say we pick someone from CP and go for the gold!

Given the incredible apathy and the low voter turnout, a proper Jihad could carry this thing. Just need to pick somebody reasonably presentable on CP (Troutman? ), and then get to work... In all seriousness, if CP unites behind a candidate, that's a bigger base than anyone else can bring to the table...
Just thinking aloud...

[Cowboy89]

Originally Posted by Muta

If McIvor becomes mayor, I will have to sit down and seriously consider moving out of this city permanently. Given his political grandstanding, his refusal to do anything that actually advances this city in any sort of way (unless you call urban sprawl 'advancement'), and his extremely conservative political leanings, I'd have a more cultural experience sitting inside a cement box.

Oh the melodrama! You sound like those John Kerry supporters back in '04:

"If Bush wins again I'm going to seriously consider moving to Canada."

I think our lack of culture in this city has more to do with the nature of employment in the oil patch (Engineers, accountants, and finance people) than whether or not our city council shuts down Memorial drive for a day in the summer, buys out the Cecil for $11 million, or builds an expensive pedestrian bridge.

All that said I do agree with the general sentiment that Rick Mcivor would be a terrible mayor. Anyone that pops up on a google search of Chris Chandler should be considered with great caution. Rick was a valuble member in city council because he was often one of the only council members that raised the issue of fiscal restraint, zero-based budgeting, et al. Problem is as many have pointed out, he would probably run the city with little regard to building a liveable city and would cater to subburbanite shut-ins.