Detroit Cobo Deal

http://www.freep.com/article/20090308/OPINION04/903080359/?imw=Y

As a lifelong resident of the Detroit Metro Area (Dearborn, Livonia, Southfield, Farmington Hills), I really find this latest saga embarrassing. Though I suppose MUDica (Monica likes to sling mud) Conyers and Barbara-GROSS CRAZY (Barbara-Rose Collins) are proof that in a democracy you get the government that you deserve.

For those of you who haven't seen the tragedy, here's a sample of the madness:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZi05MMkLxA

Ok, this isn't a formal council meeting, nonetheless, I think the point is clear. Thanks to detroitiscrap.blogspot.com for the video submission to youtube.

I don't have too much faith that the voting citizens of Detroit proper will come to their senses and vote these clowns out. The reasons:

1. To the average Detroiter, the majority of the City Council has a point. Detroit would cede Cobo Hall to a tri-county commission, giving up another city jewel.
2. Again, to the average Detroiter, the City Council seems to be fighting for their constituents by demanding control of the commission, majority of revenue and jobs.
3. The manner in which the council is elected is biased to keep incumbents. The top vote getter's are in, not majority winners in districts. The election is a popularity contest. I mean, Lonnie Bates was elected for Pete's sake! By the way, Lonnie, don't drop the soap.

Not much hope here, I fear this "council of insanity" will ride the city into the depths of receivership.

Unless the Synagro deal puts a good chunk of the council members behind bars...