Why does Bing keep announcing things he doesn't have authority to implement?

**Hermod** · November-26-12, 05:40 AM

Originally Posted by DetroitPlanner

With the next election the council people will finally be accountable to the electorate due to representing a portion of the city. Much of this foolishness will stop.

If you slice 'stupid" into parts, it becomes smart?

**corktownyuppie** · November-26-12, 05:58 AM

Originally Posted by Hermod

If you slice 'stupid" into parts, it becomes smart?

It's not about slicing stupid into parts. It's about dumbing down the election so that it's easier for the stupid to make better decisions. It's like the difference between having to take an essay exam vs. a one-question true or false exam.

Honestly, the at large system is a mess. How the hell am I supposed to pick 9 people on a list of 40+? Give me a clear choice between Person A and Person B.

I'm not saying that it'll eliminate the "stupid" factor in our elections. But when the election is so complicated that even the smart have a hard time with it, you know we're in trouble.