Wednesday, April 9, 2014

WJNT this morning

Jackson City Councilman Tony Yarber appeared on the show this morning. He discussed last night's election results and took phone calls from the listeners.

17 comments:

Anonymous said...

Was able to hear a good bit of this before I had to go into work. Enjoyed what Mr. Yarber had to say. I liked that he listened to a caller and said he was taking notes. Wow! A candidate who listens! I am praying he will be the next mayor.

Anonymous said...

recently I've heard several people comment on the comments on Jackson Jambalaya---they ALL preface their comments with "of course NOBODY pays any attention to that stuff"------BS--if social media can play a MAJOR role in the overthrow of a "democratically elected" President of Egypt u can bet ur hat, ass and overcoat the same media can influence public opinion and results in a local election---blogs such as this help to give a more balanced view which is frequently (always) distorted by most "old fashioned" media!!!!

Anonymous said...

I am sure that Mr. Yarber is a good man, probably as well qualified for the job as anyone. BUT, it will end there. You see, he is swimming completely against the tide of Jackistan's history. You are dealing with a place that is completely broken, it's only lifeline and life support system propped-up by a sliver of it's territory that contains businesses and houses that generate positive revenues, the "north side" so to speak.You know the area, where private security cars patrol the streets, businesses band-together to pay for upkeep and improvements, even down to grass mowing and flower planting, in order to lure people onto the frontage roads to spend their money. The downtown, good for soaking the businesses and employees out of their tax money Monday through Friday from 8 to 5. Rest of downtown, non-profit medical stuff, state owned buildings and land, school owned land, you get the picture.

It is utterly unsustainable, financially unsustainable. The overwhelming make-up of the city/municipal voter is economically unempowered,woefully uneducated, racially polarized, searching for something that is culturally comfortable, reassuring. That level of comfort is only achieved by a self-identity that will always lead them from now on to vote for a candidate like Antar. It is their destiny, their dream, it is what they will do once again. THE MATH IS ON THEIR SIDE, 80%>20%!!!

Anonymous said...

hahaha 5:13 you sound miserable. ill leave you with two things.
1. there are more white people in jackson than madison.
2. your president is black-you must be doomed.

Anonymous said...

513 is Absolutely correct--HOWEVER--I suggest for ur consideration that Jackson is a microcosm of the US--we just happen to be about 40 years ahead of the rest of the country--the ENTIRE SYSTEM is broken--we have a CHANCE (however small and remote)to see if the TITANIC can turn in time--

Anonymous said...

In response to 5:47, I am not miserable, I promise you. I identify as a Democrat, and voted for The President, or as you put it,"your president is black", the first time in 2008.

I am a realist, I can count, I promise you.

Anonymous said...

Both candidates appeared together today and promised to run clean campaigns but I have yet too see Lumumba distance himself from the "Who killed the Mayor?" conspiracy theory. Guess he still needs the Stokes & Free the Land machines behind him. Not addressing it is tacit approval of the tactic.

Anonymous said...

Jackson will become Gary Indiana in five years!

Anonymous said...

Enjoyed hearing what Mr. Yarber had to say. I must admit I liked what I heard. Good luck to Mr. Yarber in the runoff election.

Anonymous said...

Tony Yarber appeals to people of all shades because he is a straight shooter. He is not obligated to the power brokers who have their own personal agendas.
It should come as no surprise that those who seek to control power through a chosen pawn does not resonate with the majority of voters in Jackson.
This comes through loud and clear.
Best of luck to our new leader- Mayor Tony Yarber.

Anonymous said...

What's up with that perfectly manicured beard and mustache? Is this a sign of OCD. If so, we can look to him to demand no hats at the council table.

Anonymous said...

Will you feature Octavian on your radio show, too? We'd love to hear from him as well.

Kingfish said...

Offer was extended on air and to a campaign rep

Anonymous said...

Who is making book that he won't take advantage of the offer?

Anonymous said...

If so, can you please ask him about his "We are going to involve the People in all decisions" rallying cry. That is so stupid. You can't call a special election everytime a decision needs to be made. That is why we elect a Mayor.. to make those decisions!!! He also needs to be asked why he hasn't distanced himself from Stokes and his comments. Finally, please ask him, if elected, if would fire that idiot from Detriot who is some sort of "Economic Development" person.

Anonymous said...

4:04, Stokes is useful to Antar as Antar is useful to Stokes.
This keeps the rabble-rousing ball bouncing.

Anonymous said...

I suppose Stokes is useful as a nexus into certain segments of the community. Although, with Stokes, the only nexus he finds agreeable involves a cheeseburger.


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