Gilbert Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 3 hours ago, henry4841 said: That statement has a lot of truth in it. The fight each other and call each other names in front of the camera and then have martini's together when the day is over. it became obvious to me too, but it took an uncensored loud mouth to get elected to ring it home loud and clear. Just wish we had a roman colosseum where we could throw some career politicians into the lion pit and cheer on. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 2 hours ago, MyOwn said: Your opinion...Not mine... thanks for the clarification, I made a note to self. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Jeff Matthews said: ... which is a piece, however small, of the government ***. These days, a government job is, at least for many around here, quite a boon. Here, we see court coordinators, with typically a high school diploma, earning salaries of $10-20k more than the typical attorneys, plus they get health insurance and retirement. I run into people who've worked for the City of Houston for 25-30 years; they are in their mid-late 50's and fully vested to where they could hang it up, kick back, and pull in $60k the rest of their lives. All I can say is, "Wow!" And you wonder why politics has become bitter? Google the salary of the last two City Managers for Laredo, Texas. Their annual salaries are closing-in on the 7 figure mark, it made Forbes news. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Matthews Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 15 minutes ago, Gilbert said: Google the salary of the last two City Managers for Laredo, Texas. Their annual salaries are closing-in on the 7 figure mark, it made Forbes news. $880,486! Dayum!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 3 hours ago, MyOwn said: 7 hours ago, Marvel said: the deep state is very real No it isn't. What is real, folks are fighting among each other for what is believed to be a better life... I was not the one who said that. I know it isn't real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 29 minutes ago, Jeff Matthews said: Dayum!!! yea damn ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 36 minutes ago, Gilbert said: Google the salary of the last two City Managers for Laredo, Texas. Their annual salaries are closing-in on the 7 figure mark, it made Forbes news. I know nothing about the salaries or demands of city managers, but there must be some market forces at work to cause this, such as unusual talents in finding good people, keeping things cool and making things work right politically, etc. Some would be surprised that, with a certain amount of high-priced talent in the uppermost reaches of an excellent symphony orchestra, the highest paid musician is often the conductor, although many would assume he or she only has to wave their arms just so. But that's what a community sometimes has to do to get someone they like in that job. Same sort of thing? Funny thing is, good conductors are frequently very well liked, and aren't begrudged the money, if so. -- Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 1 hour ago, garyrc said: Yes. Didn't Tomas Jefferson say something like, "If I had to choose between newspapers with no government and government without newspapers, I'd choose newspapers without government." Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincymat Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 4 hours ago, Islander said: Firesign Theater, of course. Your dollar is under the big blue B. I’m sure you can find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 The Firesign Theater was trippingly awesome back in the day... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 On 4/25/2020 at 7:29 PM, sputnik said: honorable career public servants Let that sink in, while I sip on this koolaid. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Gilbert said: Let that sink in, while I sip on this koolaid. I busted out laughing when I read that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 13 hours ago, Jeff Matthews said: $880,486! Dayum!!! Chump change that is. Find the salaries/contracts of head football coaches at each states biggest universities. Almost always the highest paid state employees. All to coach today’s “student athletes” and tomorrow’s normal citizen, less the .1% that turn pro. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Matthews Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 2 hours ago, richieb said: Chump change that is. Find the salaries/contracts of head football coaches at each states biggest universities. Almost always the highest paid state employees. All to coach today’s “student athletes” and tomorrow’s normal citizen, less the .1% that turn pro. All because football brings huge money to the schools. Which reinforces Larry's point that a good city manager can bring lots of money to the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputnik Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 15 hours ago, Gilbert said: Let that sink in, while I sip on this koolaid. Proving the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 On 8/28/2020 at 8:38 AM, richieb said: Chump change that is. Find the salaries/contracts of head football coaches at each states biggest universities. Almost always the highest paid state employees. All to coach today’s “student athletes” and tomorrow’s normal citizen, less the .1% that turn pro. Apples to Bananas comparison.... Top coaches who contribute to improving Univ. Sports, also help generate $$$. Laredo's revolving door policy and city manager payoffs.... Eeeeeh! not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 On 8/28/2020 at 9:59 PM, sputnik said: Proving the point. Most indubitably, absolutely, YES; but unfortunately in a "Pot Calling The Kettle Black" kinda way. Not to worry though, there is plenty of koolaid to go around; your team has multiple free flowing faucets, the wacko conservatives only have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 On 8/28/2020 at 11:14 AM, Jeff Matthews said: Which reinforces Larry's point that a good city manager can bring lots of money to the city. How? By waving their arms around? Laredo went from a strong corrupt mayor system to a weak corrupt mayor system with a corrupt city manager. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 On 8/27/2020 at 5:38 PM, babadono said: Half of 'em call themselves Democrats, half of 'em call themselves Republicans---- same thing , just different names Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Matthews Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 36 minutes ago, Gilbert said: How? By waving their arms around? Laredo went from a strong corrupt mayor system to a weak corrupt mayor system with a corrupt city manager. Not sure how. I assume they can recruit businesses and developers, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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