Gaithersburg has 55,000 residents? Jesus. If I lived there, here is who I wouldn’t vote for and why:
Ahmed Ali
Defense contractor says it all. Down here in San Diego, small defense contractor = likes to bribe congressmen.Jud Ashman
Exactly. Besides, in my humble community, do I really want--as government--someone who is, in essence, a self-proclaimed war monger? I don't like war. I don't like the concept of profit from war which equals profit for killing. He wants to run my city. No thanks.
- His name is Jud.
- He owns direct mail company (AKA creator of all that is junk mail; purveyor of shitty coupons for local dry cleaners, hack dentists, and companies that clean your tile grout).
- Did I mention his name is Jud?
Yes, his name is Jud. So funny. Doesn't necessarily resonate with "strong, competent leadership," huh? Same problem Mike Huckabee has encountered. He's smart, good conservative cred, etc. But that name polls poorly. People think of Camaros on blocks and washing machines in front yards. Same with "Jud."Cathy Drzyzgula
And in my previous Local Election commentary (part two of this post: clicky), I completely failed to mention the direct mail spin. No shit! When I initially found out that Mr. Jud Huckabee was the owner of a direct mail company, it automatically made me hate him. Not only does his business create the junk mail that solicits scam carpet cleaners, unlicensed landscapers, and awful Chinese food, the poor letter carriers (like my man, Marcus Espo) have to lug that shit around all day with full knowledge that 99% of it will be trashed. Junk Mailers are essentially eco-terrorists. Jud puts the "H" in "hate" and the "R" in "recycle."
- Home schools daughter—should I say more? Montgomery county schools are some of the best in the country, clearly the home schooling is to counteract those secular Jesus haters in the school system.
- Her last name is too hard to pronounce (i.e., too many consonants in last name syndrome).
Yeah, Cathy of "Jud & Cathy." I was trying not to go too personal, but yeah, from a communications-meets-politics perspective that last name doesn't fly. On one hand they figured that out by using "& Cathy" on the signs. But, it still looks like "Dracula" on the ballet.Shawn Ali
"Home school" is red-state red-flag code for crazy-ass kook. 'Nuff said.
What I also failed to mention previously is that Shawn Ali looks like a Muppet. Not to be mean, but this is fact. He looks like a Muppet. It's true! He lurches forward, has a slim face, an exaggerated, squared chin, and an upper lip that doesn't move (which is why he looks so unreal).
[Mark continues] By the way, when did Gaithersburg become East St. Louis? The next time I visit, I’ll remember my flack jacket, 9mm and hollow-point bullets for my trip to Whole Foods via the Lakelands ghetto.
Yeah, it's sad. But, with all the drive-bys, helicopters, and sirens....it's just a sad shame here now.
