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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2015 20:21:42 GMT -5
Has anyone ever been the moderator/timekeeper for a public candidate forum of a very nasty political race? Four candidates in a local race: new vision vs. old guard, ethnically diverse candidates, sexual orientation a big issue. Two panelists representing Pubs and Dems, round robin style, no questions from the audience. I think my value lies in part b/c it's not cool to attack a grey-haired senior citizen (me) so maybe they will sort of play nice  My personal bet is on three persons in the audience ejected and one arrested b/c tempers are running high in the community. Grateful for any input or guidance. Thx! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2015 20:24:29 GMT -5
Wear your bullet proof vest and remember it's not personal, they would be assholes to whoever the moderator was. Good luck.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2015 20:31:53 GMT -5
Wear your bullet proof vest and remember it's not personal, they would be assholes to whoever the moderator was. Good luck. Good point about remembering it's not personal. Seriously worried about the bullets though b/c local govs have just been required to remove signs banning carry at their sites and we meet at a county building. Good news is that we always have private security and usually some municipal law too. The gender orientation referendum is evoking very passionate responses and we anticipate a disgruntled former employee too. Thanks for the good wishes. |
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Post by billisonboard on Sept 16, 2015 21:18:26 GMT -5
You need a role model. Here is one:
March in and declare "Armed and ready, sir! I'm packin'!"
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GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Sept 17, 2015 16:03:05 GMT -5
God bless you.
I gave up on local politics 10 years ago after someone shot a BB through my windshield and left peanut shells around my car.
And that was the mild stuff.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2015 22:58:01 GMT -5
Update time! I am alive and well and grateful. Tonight's meeting went well, possibly due to the presence of several uniformed officers and their canine companions and possibly due to the non-appearance of one candidate and his entourage (said non-appearance might be due to his potential disqualification for the race on residency issues). Sometimes the stuff we most fear just doesn't happen for which I am profoundly grateful. Thanks to everyone for their words of wisdom and support.
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Post by msventoux on Sept 24, 2015 23:07:34 GMT -5
Are you retired? If so I think you need to go back to work...it would be much less stressful than moderating that political forum and trying to get your HOA up to speed! If you're still working, and doing all of this extra stuff, you're just crazy.  Either way, my hat's off to you for being so involved in your community. |
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