Political candidates who refuse to go away

gdogslim · July-23-10, 01:45 PM

I hope we don't see Kwame's mommy around anymore after this election, or any of the crooks in that family.
A big part of Detroit's downfall came from the socialist politicians who heavily taxed people who made money and transferred it to people who didn't earn it. Plus the race based politics that still takes place keeps driving people away.

**fulldocket** · July-23-10, 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by Downtown Lady

Does anyone know if he's related to Akunna Olumba, Bernard Kilpatrick's ex-girlfriend?

He is Akunna's brother. He is an attorney and preacher.

**dtwspartan** · July-24-10, 08:20 AM

Originally Posted by Motor City Sam

Detroit will continue to struggle as long as so many people vote for the wrong reasons. "I'll vote for this person because I recognize the name. Because he was on TV. Because he used to play the Jams on the radio. Because he killed somebody and turned his life around. Because her husband is a congressman. Because I used to listen to her songs when I was in high school". Etc., etc.

The bigger issue is the lack of quality and qualified candidates. Often I find myself having to choose from a pack of losers. Will the REAL candidates in Detroit please stand up!

**dtwspartan** · July-24-10, 08:26 AM

Originally Posted by Nee

I read somewhere that Mohammed Okdie's term on the Detroit Police Board of Police Commissioners is going to be ending.

Isn't Reggie Reg the former DJ that had some type of altercation with another radio host at his station where police had to be called because she said something about his campaign for city counsel last year? It sounds like he may have some anger issues, but as long as people recognize your name, you can still get elected.

You're right. Okdie is now a former police commissioner.
http://webcache.googleusercontent.co...&ct=clnk&gl=us

Reggie Reg is a former DJ, with no other pertinent qualifications or experience.

**Zacha341** · July-24-10, 08:42 AM

No! It was none of that! It was John Engler

! Don't cha' know.......

Originally Posted by gdogslim

I hope we don't see Kwame's mommy around anymore after this election, or any of the crooks in that family.
A big part of Detroit's downfall came from the socialist politicians who heavily taxed people who made money and transferred it to people who didn't earn it. Plus the race based politics that still takes place keeps driving people away.

**Zacha341** · July-24-10, 08:44 AM

Indeed it is a dumpster dive as such.....

Originally Posted by dtwspartan

The bigger issue is the lack of quality and qualified candidates. Often I find myself having to choose from a pack of losers. Will the REAL candidates in Detroit please stand up!

**FatLadySinging** · July-26-10, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by fulldocket

He is Akunna's brother. He is an attorney and preacher.

Not so fast. A complaint has been filed against Olumba for unauthorized practice of law http://www.michbar.org/generalinfo/p...-10minutes.pdf

...another preacher?