[taildragger]

There’s something about Dave Bing that I REALLY LIKE. Maybe it was that he could shoot some serious hoop. Who knows. In any case, I think Detroit elected a decent person to be mayor (compared to Coleman Young) and perhaps Bing could wind up playing a critical role in getting that city on its feet...assuming the state takes it over. Without the takeover, ANY mayor of Detroit is totally handcuffed.

Bob, you are preaching to the choir, I'd trade him for Oboingo if I could wave a magic wand in a heart-beat, I really like this guy.

My Fireman Gnome from Detwaa who I haven't seen or talked to in a while says he is real deal and would come to the Fire-Houses to talk to the guys to get the real skinny. My Gnome is a Conservative with a BS detector, Bing passed his test, that is good enough for me.

[cripplecreek]

The first thing Dave Bing did after being elected was go down to the city council and ask them “How the hell do you feel getting rich by picking the bones of your dead city”?

He then turned around and fired some 50 bus drivers who called an informal strike. He’s also had an ongoing fight with the unions because he doesn’t want union dues deducted from paychecks.

He’s a democrat no doubt but he’s not actively seeking to destroy the country.

[BobL]

That is a really HIGH STANDARD, so I’m glad Mayor Bing passed. We do have to hand it to the people in Detroit for voting for him...I just hope he’s “in the loop” to help fix the mess.