Category Archives: Philly

Two for Philly

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The NYTimes has started a series of articles that will explore private management’s (Edison) impact on Philadelphia’s public schools. Their first installment is depressing.

Over at PhillyBlog it’s Katz vs. Street. Looks like I will be voting Republican in the next mayoral election. I don’t want to, especially considering the underhanded politiking that’s been ripping away Philadelphia’s right to govern itself these past couple of years. Street needs to open his eyes right now or one of the biggest upsets in city political history will take place.

Whadda game! Eagles win and lose on same night

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Les Bowden calls it “the ecstasy and the agony”. That’s one way of putting it. Me? I thought of the Sixers. Couldn’t help it. They played where many other teams would simply lie down. It goes to show ya that the Eagles are not the one player team like so many have penned them as. Did you notice how even the 49ers came out to wish Detmer well? That was class.

More on the election and some on Philly

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The Rittenhouse Review says it’s time for Democrats to take Republicans seriously. He lays a good smack down on certain misguided Libertarians as well. Check out his collection of perspectives on the election while you’re at it.

Glenn Frazier says that running on the economy was the wrong platform. I repectfully disagree with my fellow Philly blogger. Did you honestly hear any ideas for fixing the economy? There was finger pointing. I think we agree on this – It’s the ideas that count. Not political bickering. If there were ideas, they didn’t get thru. Contrast with Rendell who put something on the table.

Eric Raymond says the Dems have been victims of their own postmodern politics. I disagree with a lot here, but he makes some thought provoking points.

Garret says the Dems need some new blood. I agree.

I know how you feel Bill 🙂

Three Philly bloggers and two ex-Jersey guys. Not bad at all.

The Inquirer reports that Rendell won by Republicans voting for him in key districts. A politician that appeals across party lines. Imagine that! The Inquirer explains how. The also posted Rendell’s first post election interview.

The Urban Warrior makes a call to arms to sell our city.

Get out and vote – ignore that story!

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I love the Daily News, it really does capture the spirit of the city. I’m a little worried about today’s headline though.

Ya see, people in Philly appreciate a good fight. If it looks like a sure thing, whether it be in sports games, development deals, or political campaigns, we don’t show up, or do so half heartedly. Yeah, it makes no sense. But that’s the way we are. We fight for the underdog.

So get out and vote. Ignore that story! This race is going to be way harder then it seems.

Here is the the Inquirer’s Voter’s Guide.

Here is The League of Women’s Voters information portal.