Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted August 12 My son got to visit with the mayor of Mesa this morning, he has come out in support of Kamala Harris........yikes...................is all I gotta say!!!! https://x.com/nicksortor/status/1821962041646596216?s=43&t=553bvYIacIBA72phKNSKRw 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ Free Man Report post Posted August 12 Crazy times. Hopefully his replacement will be better. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted August 12 He is big time anti Trump and has mode no bones about it. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdown Report post Posted August 12 Always thought this was an interesting view - can zoom all the way to your voting local - the population centers of course decide the election but sure paints a different picture... https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/upshot/2020-election-map.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted August 12 John Giles has been a tremendous mayor for Mesa and is principled enough to speak his mind and not hide from the blowback. I haven’t agreed with him on everything, but I have respected the heck out of him. We need more people like this in politics. It’s a stark contrast to others who have seen the gravy train and quickly reversed course and done everything possible to climb on board. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted August 12 26 minutes ago, Flatlander said: John Giles has been a tremendous mayor for Mesa and is principled enough to speak his mind and not hide from the blowback. I haven’t agreed with him on everything, but I have respected the heck out of him. We need more people like this in politics. It’s a stark contrast to others who have seen the gravy train and quickly reversed course and done everything possible to climb on board. So you are good with his endorsement of the Harris ticket? I am interested in discussion helping me understand that support for Harris? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucafu1 Report post Posted August 12 27 minutes ago, Flatlander said: John Giles has been a tremendous mayor for Mesa and is principled enough to speak his mind and not hide from the blowback. I haven’t agreed with him on everything, but I have respected the heck out of him. We need more people like this in politics. It’s a stark contrast to others who have seen the gravy train and quickly reversed course and done everything possible to climb on board. I can definitely agree and respect that, but I cannot understand how someone can support her (if you align yourself with the right). I get that you hate someone that much but I would think that you just wouldn't vote or write a name in. Endorsing her is crazy to me. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted August 12 12 minutes ago, Non-Typical Solutions said: So you are good with his endorsement of the Harris ticket? I am interested in discussion helping me understand that support for Harris? I am impressed with a politician who is willing to forego party and speak his mind and convictions. If he thinks she is the best candidate, heck yeah I am good with him supporting her. It makes me want to puke when I see politicians roll over in order to toe the party line. I for one am glad to see someone being genuine, backlash be dammed. Make no mistake, his support of Harris will come at huge cost to him and his family. He was and is a Mesa community member way before a politician. Where he lives has long standing and deeply held conservative roots. There will be people who do everything they can to make him pay for this. I respect someone in the public light knowing this and choosing to speak out anyways. Don’t confuse that with me sharing those same political convictions. I have my own beliefs, they are different from his, but I respect his fortitude. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted August 12 11 minutes ago, Lucafu1 said: I can definitely agree and respect that, but I cannot understand how someone can support her (if you align yourself with the right). I get that you hate someone that much but I would think that you just wouldn't vote or write a name in. Endorsing her is crazy to me. This is what I am looking for……..how can someone support Harris? Give me something worth listening to! I can respect someone standing up for what they believe but what does Harris have to offer AZ? 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sky Island junkie Report post Posted August 12 Unbelievable how deep Trump Derangement Syndrome runs! Can’t believe how many prominent conservatives hate him so much that they’ll endorse two idiots running on zero substance other than they’re Joyful Warriors! 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted August 12 He was a rino. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted August 12 Yeah, We’re all very thankful for Giles and his climate change initiative. Looking forward to Mesa becoming carbon neutral 39 minutes ago, Sky Island junkie said: Unbelievable how deep Trump Derangement Syndrome runs! Can’t believe how many prominent conservatives hate him so much that they’ll endorse two idiots running on zero substance other than they’re Joyful Warriors! I mean yeah there’s TDS but what do you think the chances are he gets substantial kick backs to endorse people like mark Kelly and Kamala Harris. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Nile Report post Posted August 13 8 hours ago, Non-Typical Solutions said: My son got to visit with the mayor of Mesa this morning, he has come out in support of Kamala Harris........yikes...................is all I gotta say!!!! https://x.com/nicksortor/status/1821962041646596216?s=43&t=553bvYIacIBA72phKNSKRw Why is it important for you to tell the forum your son supports Harris? 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted August 13 10 minutes ago, Tony Nile said: Why is it important for you to tell the forum your son supports Harris? I didn't read that his son supports her 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted August 13 Think he meant the mayor did that not his son.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites