Back from spring break and ready for the home stretch of the WL political campaign. Class now in session! In previous posts I have pointed out some of the basics of political signs in the community, you are now ready to move to the advanced studies of signs (Signtology, not to be confused with Scientology, sorry Tom). A casual trip around the city will reveal patterns that are interesting...look at signs and the yards they are placed. Example, current alderman Hoy and White have Bos signs, guess they have issues with the current mayor. Gross and Kendrick (see next post regarding WLIC) have Bos signs as well. Former mayor Henderson has a Bos sign too. Stalwart Community Center zealots Regan (Womens Club), Bugg (Fishing Club) and Staton, ditto. Part of the science (and art) of Signtology is not to make assumptions. One could theorize these folks are just being courteous to Mr Bos and the display of the signs is not a real indication of their political leanings. Possible, not probable, right? So for the undecideds in the city, it may not just be a matter of how many signs a candidate has (Signtology 101) but who has a sign. "Gee honey, I see a Bos sign in the xxxxx yard, if he/she is voting for Bos, maybe we should go in a different direction!" Of course the same could be true in the opposite direction. So you see, signs serve a real community service for those who have not taken the time or effort to understand the issues facing the city. Just hop into your jalopy, take a quick tour of the city and in fifteen minutes or less you will be ready for the polls. Please note, your final exam will be on April 8th. Exam results will be final...well at least for two years.
Extra credit: Not covered in 201 is the composition of the signs themselves. Most are the typical (yawn) signs...elect/name/office. If style is important then two candidates have earned your consideration. I like Bev Roper signs, the wisp of the lake going through her sign is a nice touch, creative, tasteful. On the other hand, Tanya Finn, has that bold black and yellow theme, in your face, stand for something...I like that too...all the rest, not so much.
Tonight, Candidates Forum, Community Center, 7PM, your opportunity to hear first hand all of the candidates. I will try to capture the highlights and post ASAP...stay tuned.
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I am amazed when I see the times that your post are made. Can we possibly stop all of the bickering and pettiness that goes on in this city. It is more than obvious whom you are voting for by the comments you post. We can say for sure you are not a fan of Bos, Henderson, Bug, Gross, Kendrick, Hoy or White. Why is it we never see complaints about York in any of your post, no negative comments for them. Interesting! As for your previous post about blue signs where residents are gone for the winter. I talked to my neighbor whom has a "Blue" sign and asked how they got the sign, she said it was not placed in the yard until she had returned the postcard that was mailed out to her. I find it hard to believe that someone who knows Bos still waited for a sign until the postcard was received. Yet you want unknowing residents to believe that he would just post them up without permission. I don't think so.
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