tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post116127843907923272..comments2023-07-09T04:29:29.893-04:00Comments on The Radikal: Grapski Enters Not Guilty Plea!Christian Duquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06442591895926766002noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1161801640501586442006-10-25T14:40:00.000-04:002006-10-25T14:40:00.000-04:00That's a little harsh. He's passionate about his c...That's a little harsh. He's passionate about his convictions and wanting to serve. Why are people so harsh on him, yet so pleasantly vague with Weiss & Moseley? Why -- I'm just curious?Christian Duquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06442591895926766002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1161672460395474522006-10-24T02:47:00.000-04:002006-10-24T02:47:00.000-04:00Nelson wouldn't even have IFC support, he is a run...Nelson wouldn't even have IFC support, he is a running joke in there. When Nelson ran for IFC exec, more people probably put "not ryan nelson" than the other guy running.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1161570729402016522006-10-22T22:32:00.000-04:002006-10-22T22:32:00.000-04:00You may very well be correct. I have been wrong mo...You may very well be correct. I have been wrong more times than I can count, then again TheRadikal is Speculation & Debate Central, so really, that's kind of the name of the game around here.<BR/><BR/>You're prolly right, but in SG, if we've learned anything, it's that egos are generally fat and nothing's ever definite.Christian Duquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06442591895926766002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1161440252848950092006-10-21T10:17:00.000-04:002006-10-21T10:17:00.000-04:00who are the treasurer picks? anyone care to take a...who are the treasurer picks? anyone care to take a guess. and, christian, i do think your logic is a little off. lol that girl wants out. people can want things for you, but you ALWAYS have to place yourself ina position to be seen as credible and since the summer, Mierley has done a couple of things that resoundingly say she wants out of this system hell-hole.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1161432959284813752006-10-21T08:15:00.000-04:002006-10-21T08:15:00.000-04:00I agree, that's how it may seem. But you can't jud...I agree, that's how it may seem. But you can't judge a book by its cover. Sources close to her say she still wants to run. These sources are not figments of my imagination -- I assure you.Christian Duquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06442591895926766002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1161408357563572882006-10-21T01:25:00.000-04:002006-10-21T01:25:00.000-04:00Christian, since you've continued talking about Mi...Christian, since you've continued talking about Mierley, I'll repeat the comment that was posted here and say that it appears <STRONG>former</STRONG> Senator Mierley found better things to do with her time -- because she has left the Senate.<BR/><BR/>Given this and her earlier resignation as Senate President, I don't think she could make a very credible run for any exec position. (Then again, Lindsay Cosimi proves me wrong.)<BR/><BR/>But the bigger point is, she clearly isn't interested. All the evidence points to Ms. Mierley wanting to graduate, get the hell out of here and get a job (or go to grad or law school, as the case may be)... and more power to her for it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1161387046732394412006-10-20T19:30:00.000-04:002006-10-20T19:30:00.000-04:00Lastly, let us not forget that even dividing FBK a...Lastly, let us not forget that even dividing FBK and even taking the smaller end would be much more than either Ngin, Hernandez, or Chase ever got. Yes, the African American community and GDI's got Jamal elected, but there was substantial support in FBK and even the diehards GDI's have to admit this.<BR/><BR/>If Lauren received the smaller piece of FBK, joined in with GDI's, had Bruce at her side, and selected a strong Treasurer choice she would be seriously viable.<BR/><BR/>Let's not talk win or lose, I'm talking viable. I think she could win 1:1 to Weiss or Moseley, but if she led a Coalition like Jamal, she'd win. Weiss doesn't need a coalition, Moseley neither, Nelson wouldn't get FBK/PC backing, but Lauren is the only person that can truly benefit and Jardon & Co. as well as Bruce need to seize the moment NOW. <BR/><BR/>Lauren would make a stellar SBP.<BR/><BR/>And how sad would be for another SBP to get elected that would push GDI's aside for the 450+ appointments for his/her V.P. to do the same in cabinet. When will Indie leaders say "enough!" and get their people in positions where they can actually bring about some change.<BR/><BR/>Mierley/Haupt could be the answer to it all.Christian Duquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06442591895926766002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1161386369203685642006-10-20T19:19:00.000-04:002006-10-20T19:19:00.000-04:00Even if Weiss and Moseley are the favored pick, if...Even if Weiss and Moseley are the favored pick, if Lauren is at least deemed 'viable,' I think it would give her supporters in the organization a better leg to stand on than if she just said she wanted to run and put all her eggs in the FBK basket and hoped for a miracle.Christian Duquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06442591895926766002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1161386255538199142006-10-20T19:17:00.000-04:002006-10-20T19:17:00.000-04:00Absolutely. I have no idea, I don't argue this, bu...Absolutely. I have no idea, I don't argue this, but your arguement also allows mine to hold water. You have said it yourself, the powers that be would probably not be interested in going outside the box, but what's to say some of those names you mentioned or other factions in FBK, progressive factions for instance would not try to get Lauren the nod?<BR/><BR/>It would take GDI's behind Lauren, it would take her house, Nina's efforts will still be in everyone's memory, and all of this coupled with Lauren's extensive qualifications and the support of progressive factions of FBK could influence the outcome. This all I'm saying and I don't think it can be easily refuted, she would come in as a viable pick.Christian Duquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06442591895926766002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1161380165352901432006-10-20T17:36:00.000-04:002006-10-20T17:36:00.000-04:00Christian you have no idea how FBK works. The cur...Christian you have no idea how FBK works. The current FBK leaders are almost all OLD 3L law students. They have no power who the greeks support for SG Prez. The HOUSE LEADERS are the only ones who matter. Granted the house leaders are in FBK, but they meet completely seperately. FBK meetings last about 20 minutes and politics is NEVER on the agenda. The people usually most active in FBK are people that have little to no interest or influence over SG. Trust me the AEPi, SigEP, and Theta Chi house leaders are much more important than Fackender or Looby when it comes to SG elections.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1161367690191755022006-10-20T14:08:00.000-04:002006-10-20T14:08:00.000-04:00It's the Fall. It isn't completely out of left fie...It's the Fall. It isn't completely out of left field for an incumbent senator to leave the fold per se the semester prior to a Spring run. In fact, many potential presidential candidates that are up for re-election the Fall prior to their respective presidential run, will either go for re-election to help the party and then resign, or, simply not run again.<BR/><BR/>In U.S. politics it isn't unusual for a sitting senator to run (i.e. Lieberman, Bob Dole) and when they lose their races they just return to the senate. An SG example would be Scott. He was defeated by Jamal and returned to Senate briefly as its president and to finish out his regular term. Really, to remain a senator or to part ways in the hope of a fresh start for office, really just boils down to personal choice. But Lauren resigning the Senate Presidency and/or her seat in no way should be taken a 100% indicate-marker that's she's out. <BR/><BR/>Lauren will need to be convinced, she will need to concretely be told she has a shot -- and she does. People like Tommy Jardon, Nikki Grant, Clause, Grove, et. al should reach out to her from the Action side, as well as to Bruce.<BR/>I can't stress enough how dynamic having Bruce on board would be.<BR/><BR/>Treasurer is up in the air, as is party name and senate slate and all that. I'm just thinking about the best ticket and it's Lauren & Bruce. A strong woman at the top spot, with a responsible, reform-minded GDI at the wings ready to FINALLY bring cabinet to the next level.<BR/><BR/>I don't mind be the doofus or the butt of a joke, so long as the joke give Bruce a reason to call Lauren, gives Tommy a reason to call Ms. Mierley, gives these factions a reason (even if initially to call me a crazy) to just sit down and kick around the idea of joining forces for a greater good.<BR/><BR/>Indies cannot get appointments, this has been the case with the Goldberg & Boyles administration. It is futile to build a real Indie Party A-N-D rally effectively for enough votes to force into cabinet, force into senate committess by sheer voting strength for GDI's. <BR/><BR/>On the other hand, with the majority of early support going for Weiss and/or Moseley, it would most certainly take its toll on Lauren and severely put her presidential ambitions in question. In could come a Tommy Jardon, with a group of passionate and hardworking Action kids to give Lauren the initial backing to put her star on the map. Next could come in Bruce to reach out to fringe GDI's and to the more social/less-formal student body. And finally, Lauren a fmr. highly decorated SG official, from a strong sorority, with a very popular and well-liked running mate, and the strong support of the Action Party would come into the FBK fold and try to win its nod over Weiss and Moseley.<BR/><BR/>I'm not saying she'd get it, but she would surely be a hell of a lot more viable and I think there are progessives in FBK, namely in the new leadership that would jump at the idea of going OUTSIDE THE BOX, choosing outside the norm (Weiss or Moseley) and going with Lauren. But Lauren NEEDS to bring the goods for serious consideration and the GOODS are Bruce & Jardon Inc.<BR/><BR/>The GDI's need to have a chance again to do something positive, so here the burden falls on Jardon, Grant, Clause, etc to not close out to the idea of reaching out. And this also goes to Lauren, if she really wants to be a SBP she can do it very easily by uniting several factions. And Bruce, Bruce is not a joke, he's a real candidate, he's responsible enough to tell students, I'm RUNNING FOR VP for the second time, because I truly want to make cabinet better -- give me a chance.Christian Duquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06442591895926766002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1161359166230942852006-10-20T11:46:00.000-04:002006-10-20T11:46:00.000-04:00Choo.Money will always dry up when you have an uni...Choo.<BR/><BR/>Money will always dry up when you have an uninspiring Dem with no hope of winning running in a Republican dominated state. <BR/><BR/>McBride lost despite outspending Jeb. Davis will lose w/o outspending Crist. Blame the FEA all you way for McBride's lose, but they could at least fundraise. <BR/><BR/>Money also really dried up when Gallagher's dream team had its ass handed to it. Then Crist picked Kottkamp (anyone else like how the campaign doesn't mention he is a partner at PI lawfirm Morgan and Morgan?). At that point we even lost the trial lawyers (see John Morgan)<BR/><BR/>Jim Davis doesn't have money b/c he is a crap candidate. <BR/><BR/>Do i Want Daivs/Jones to win? Sure. Do i think they have a chance? No. Will I support Gators for Davis in anyway? I am.<BR/><BR/>- WillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1161352623335254862006-10-20T09:57:00.000-04:002006-10-20T09:57:00.000-04:00Just to note: check last Tuesday's Senate agenda a...Just to note: check last Tuesday's Senate agenda and you'll see the first announcement for a BA seat...Lauren's....apparently she also stopped showing up to Senate.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1161347563502031662006-10-20T08:32:00.000-04:002006-10-20T08:32:00.000-04:00That's a lot of white people on a ticket though. W...That's a lot of white people on a ticket though. What would the black caucus say? You would kinda need to figure them into the equation. The only other position you seem to offer them is treasurer, though they do have a couple of strong minority candidates.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1161337817191345122006-10-20T05:50:00.000-04:002006-10-20T05:50:00.000-04:00Valid point. But where there is a will, there is a...Valid point. But where there is a will, there is a way. This is a person that could truly defeat either Weiss or Moseley (the only person conceivable). From what I understand, she wants this position.<BR/><BR/>I believe she would bode well with Indie support, but the Indies need to push for Bruce, someone that's a real reformer but not feared by the mainstream. Bruce also needs to put himself in the lead. Had Chris been elected, Cabinet Directors would have been terrified of his rule and/or there might have been a mutiny. <BR/><BR/>Mierley can secure FBK support but needs a strong Indie by her side and needs to broker ties with Jardon's camp, this leverage coupled with Nina's ability to mobilize the sororities (and mind you Lauren comes from a far stronger house), I believe would give progressives in FBK more ammo in S'07 than they had in S'04 to sway support to Lauren over Moseley or Weiss.<BR/><BR/>With major indie support, the PC sororities, and FBK (even if just its leadership) then the Coalition would win. No run off.Christian Duquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06442591895926766002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1161318704874206862006-10-20T00:31:00.000-04:002006-10-20T00:31:00.000-04:00How do you resign a month into your Senate Preside...How do you resign a month into your Senate Presidency and expect to run for Student Body President?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1161306532601417552006-10-19T21:08:00.000-04:002006-10-19T21:08:00.000-04:00Whoever you are "Will," thank you for posting. I v...Whoever you are "Will," thank you for posting. I voted for Davis in the primary and would love to see him win. My intentions are neither against Rod or even pro-Davis, just wanted to know. I thank you for posting.Christian Duquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06442591895926766002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1161293882271556402006-10-19T17:38:00.000-04:002006-10-19T17:38:00.000-04:00Smith's top campaign staff's loyalties are not his...Smith's top campaign staff's loyalties are not his own. Your source was talking out of his ass. Ex-Smith staffers can create a 527 but that does not show Smith is supporting Crist. <BR/><BR/>Smith has asked his supporters to give to Smith. Smith's Campaign Chair Chris Korge (one of the DNC's top FL moneymen. He was Kerry-Edwards national finance co-chair) asked Smith supporters to join Davis.<BR/><BR/>Smith has no control over what Todd Wilder, Mike Murtha and James Harris do w/ a damn 527. Dems loyal to Davis need to quit alienating Smith supporters by spreading these cramp rumors. <BR/><BR/>Plus its FDP, not DNC. If Davis was truly a DNC backed Dem (which wouldn't make sense) he would have a better manger than Jennifer O’Malley.<BR/><BR/>- WillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1161290850703997002006-10-19T16:47:00.000-04:002006-10-19T16:47:00.000-04:00Will who? I'm christian DUQUE.I am just curious ab...Will who? I'm christian DUQUE.<BR/>I am just curious about Mr. Smith's loyalties, but since I don't know I've chosen to ask.Christian Duquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06442591895926766002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1161289873697994582006-10-19T16:31:00.000-04:002006-10-19T16:31:00.000-04:00That Smith crap is bullshit. Stick to SG elections...That Smith crap is bullshit. Stick to SG elections.<BR/><BR/>- WillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com