Burns to Run in Vacant Cowtown Council Seat

Good for Joel! (0.00 / 0)

I don't live in Fort Worth anymore, but if I did I would fully support this guy.  He was one of the repsonsible politicos I metin Fort Worth. He would be great for the city.

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by: Gabe @ Tue Aug 14, 2007 at 19:16:16 PM UTC

Open and Proud (0.00 / 0)

I guess it depends on your definition of open and proud, but don't forget that Louis McBee ran for council and then for mayor.He didn't trumpet his orientation, but never hid it either.  The problem with being "open and proud" in Tarrant County is that the Star-Telegram under bigot-in-chief Wesley Turner will trash any gay who has the balls to stick his head above the line of fire.

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by: myroro @ Tue Aug 14, 2007 at 21:03:14 PM UTC

Oh well... (0.00 / 0)

It's not like you can keep it in the closet.  I admire Joel for openly embracing his sexuality because it's not what defines him. I'm aware of McBee, but he didn't embrace his sexuality.

What defines him instead is his experience serving the voters of District 9.  He is, so far, the most qualified candidate for the position.  Sexual orientation aside, he's the right man for the job.

It's a tough hill to climb regardless, but good for him for giving it his best shot.

And I would also suggest that if Turner and the Star-Telegram does trash Joel that you take a page (literally) from Jim Wright and purchase a full page ad taking them on.  Don't let bigotry go uncontested.  Call a spade a spade. 

Todd 

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." - Mahatma Gandhi

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by: Todd Hill @ Wed Aug 15, 2007 at 14:36:09 PM UTC

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RE: Alert! Republican Consultant running for FW City Council Dist 9 (0.00 / 0)

GOP Campaign Consultant Chris Turner is running for Fort Worth City Council District 9.  Fort Worth proper votes Democrat.  We do not need another Republican voice in Fort Worth politics.  Turner probably plans to take advantage of the efforts of Republicans in HD 97, which overlaps with FW Council Ditrict 9. 

Democrats should beware of Turner's candidacy.

"Be kind to dogs - and vote Democratic!" -Senator Tom Eagleton

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by: mondalejones @ Sat Aug 18, 2007 at 21:49:19 PM UTC

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