[Summit] Jackson and Fox

[Thomas Schmeling]

e h,

You said that there is “a weakness in this district/neighborhood when it comes to electing honest people”.  I was hoping that you would tell us what you think it is. You gave some reasonable explanations for why corrupt officials might get reelected, but none of it was specific to this neighborhood, so I still don’t see the “weakness” you mention.

> On May 15, 2016, at 4:02 PM, e h <equityhere at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Mjr. Shmeling:
> I think the reasons are deeply integral to the system.  The reasons for corruption living in elected officials....
> the base line for election is the candidates cause, relative and/or non-profit actitiy.  The base line for reelection #1: mondy, money, money (for election) plus some individualconstituent  service.  Good candidates ae repulsed by ugley decision making and public policy
> Base line for reelection #2: Power.  Excersice your connection.  Go along to get along.  Do institutional  favors.  Collect more money.  Start to think you're invincible.
> 
> So, what do you think?
> 
> On Saturday, May 14, 2016, Thomas Schmeling <thomas.a.schmeling at gmail.com <mailto:thomas.a.schmeling at gmail.com>> wrote:
> On May 14, 2016, at 10:47 AM, e h <equityhere at gmail.com <javascript:;>> wrote:
> >  Why is there a weakness in this disctrict/neighborhood when it comes to electing honest people????
> 
> Interesting question, e h.  What’s your theory?
> 
> Tom
> 

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