[Sixgun Symphony]

This might be an opportunity for a republican to become the new mayor in the coming election.

[Straight Vermonter]

After ages of Socialist (not Democrats, but self described Socialists) mayors in Burlington, Vermont the voters finally voted in a Republican mayor (They were angry about city benefits for gay couples).

So what does this moron do?

He decides that snowplowing is an unnecessary luxury. Unfortunately for him we had one of the snowiest winters in years. Side streets went days without being plowed. Streets in residential neighborhoods could go nearly a week before being plowed. People literally could not get to work.

Bumperstickers soon appearred that said "At least the hippies plowed the streets". Needless to say the Socialists have remained in power ever since.

[raccoonradio]

>>a republican to become the new mayor in the coming election.

Not in Boston, where the Dems rule (everywhere but the governorship; a Dem hasn't been elected gov since Mike Du-tax-us in '86)