Posted on Aug 17, 2016
I am running for mayor of my city. Why don't more enlisted run for elected office?
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Because the psychiatric evaluation usually prevents crazy people from enlisting. :) All kidding aside, best of luck!
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Cpl Dr Ronnie Manns
Lol, very nice point and thanks so very much for the support, I will strive to be worthy of it.
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The simple answer is, no temperament for the shenanigans of politics..where a good idea and plan has no merit or chance of approval unless you can convince power brokers there is something in it for them, money, influence or more power.
That and those scary skeletons in my closet sure to be exposed.
That and those scary skeletons in my closet sure to be exposed.
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Cpl Dr Ronnie Manns
You do have an excellent point but I figure gotta start somewhere and at least try so why not as mayor.
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1stSgt Eugene Harless
I have an entire cemetery in my closet. I could never stand up to public scrutiny from either side.
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Cpl Dr Ronnie Manns
1stSgt Eugene Harless - Oh my goodness, an entire cemetery, wow. I feel a little better now, thanks, lol.
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good luck to you. Most people don't for a number of reasons, including the very high costs of running an election, the loss of one's privacy and the very well-monied special interests who will try to stop you if you don't do what they want you to do.
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Cpl Dr Ronnie Manns
Amen to that sir, thanks for responding and the support. Pretty well prepared for those special interests been dealing with them in some form or fashion all my life.
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