tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post3344740510160703807..comments2023-06-30T07:39:20.662-04:00Comments on BRISTOLTODAY.COM: More thoughts on tonight's meetingSteve Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316108296993240817noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-51606647969501896752008-09-17T11:44:00.000-04:002008-09-17T11:44:00.000-04:00Mayor Ward---Lead, Follow, or GET OUT OF THE WAY!!...Mayor Ward---<BR/><BR/>Lead, Follow, or GET OUT OF THE WAY!!!<BR/><BR/>But do something!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-15968352887940320892008-09-16T16:20:00.000-04:002008-09-16T16:20:00.000-04:00I guess you could say the same thing for President...I guess you could say the same thing for President Bush and the Congress.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-7818603120572562242008-09-16T14:19:00.000-04:002008-09-16T14:19:00.000-04:00The blame falls squarely on those who will not wor...The blame falls squarely on those who will not work with the Mayor, NOT the other way around. These gentlemen may perceive him to have a long history of not "reaching out and working with others"....and that falls under the category of "TOO BAD." It's over. It's history. It's time to get over it and move on. <BR/><BR/>Mr. Ward was elected by the majority as our City's leader. If these councilmen are not willing (or able) to get over their childish resentment and work with our Mayor for the betterment of Bristol, they should seek psychotherapy instead of another term on the city council.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-70941356494566324262008-09-16T13:07:00.000-04:002008-09-16T13:07:00.000-04:00Ward has a long record of not reaching out to work...Ward has a long record of not reaching out to work with others.<BR/><BR/>He is reinforcing that image and reputation daily, and the city is the one that is paying for it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-81941046905323736232008-09-16T07:28:00.000-04:002008-09-16T07:28:00.000-04:00Unfortunately 9:07, Bristol is the one suffering f...Unfortunately 9:07, Bristol is the one suffering from the childish attitude of certain council members who won't work with our mayor. They need to go....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-66616657384989228912008-09-15T21:07:00.000-04:002008-09-15T21:07:00.000-04:009:57 And Art is suffering because of his "m way or...9:57 <BR/><BR/>And Art is suffering because of his "m way or the highway" attitude.<BR/><BR/>He does not, will not work with others and it shows.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-72200630372024616342008-09-13T21:57:00.000-04:002008-09-13T21:57:00.000-04:007:18 ~ Let's be honest...these boys aren't sabotag...7:18 ~ Let's be honest...these boys aren't sabotaging the mayor's efforts because he's wrong or right (they couldn't care less)....they're just out for revenge and we're all suffering because of their childish grudge. They need to go!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-66853211571919619922008-09-12T19:18:00.000-04:002008-09-12T19:18:00.000-04:00Did you ever think that maybe they are correct and...Did you ever think that maybe they are correct and Ward is wrong?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-16464663652202355102008-09-11T17:24:00.000-04:002008-09-11T17:24:00.000-04:00How incredibly pathetic is that.... These are grow...How incredibly pathetic is that.... These are grown men who are supposed to be working together for the betterment of Bristol. Instead, they act like spoiled, petulant little children exacting their revenge on the mayor and in turn, the entire City suffers. They may think they're giving Ward a "taste of his own medicine" but Bristol is the one getting the enema. The mayor may be in "no position to complain," but the rest of us are....let these fools play their stupid games on their own time. They need to go!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-38719620114142079472008-09-11T16:44:00.000-04:002008-09-11T16:44:00.000-04:0010: 31As Yogi said, it is deja vu all over again.W...10: 31<BR/>As Yogi said, it is deja vu all over again.<BR/><BR/>Ward is getting a taste of his own medicine. This council is behaving as Ward did during the last administration.<BR/><BR/>He is in no position to complain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-47867814171538723852008-09-11T10:31:00.000-04:002008-09-11T10:31:00.000-04:00Keep in mind that there's only so much Ward can do...Keep in mind that there's only so much Ward can do as a "player manager" with team members who sabotage his plays at every turn. It's the dead weight on the bench that's holding Bristol back, not Ward....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-75010212190130582682008-09-11T10:01:00.000-04:002008-09-11T10:01:00.000-04:00Keep in mind that Ward is a "player manager", and ...Keep in mind that Ward is a "player manager", and isn't doing well in either capacity.<BR/><BR/>He too should be fired or let go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-26457760097300498822008-09-11T07:50:00.000-04:002008-09-11T07:50:00.000-04:00"YOU have the ability to fire or "trade" players. ..."YOU have the ability to fire or "trade" players. But YOU didn't do it last November."<BR/><BR/>I didn't realize how poorly the "players" would perform. I had foolishly assumed they'd step up to the plate and win one for the home team. I was WRONG. It won't happen again. These petty fools gotta go. Once they're gone and we've got some new players, it'll be a brand new ballgame and I think our manager (Ward) will lead us to victory!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-66657489439930883572008-09-10T20:33:00.000-04:002008-09-10T20:33:00.000-04:00YOU have the ability to fire or "trade" players. B...YOU have the ability to fire or "trade" players. But YOU didn't do it last November. <BR/><BR/>So YOU are stuck with them.<BR/><BR/>Of course the General Manager (Ward) didn't help, and still isn't.<BR/><BR/>Again, doesn't seem like he learned much in 14 years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-31581916256324315872008-09-10T07:33:00.000-04:002008-09-10T07:33:00.000-04:00to 5:57 At least they have a team. Not like you fo...to 5:57 At least they have a team. Not like you four !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-74753062308651936112008-09-10T07:31:00.000-04:002008-09-10T07:31:00.000-04:003:31 I am under the impression that that is the Re...3:31 I am under the impression that that is the Republican philosophy ! Or is that just on here? Because you just continue to whine about everything unless you think of it. And of course you don't dare to go public and let the public decide what losers you are and they can see why then.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-40080415839482915422008-09-09T17:57:00.000-04:002008-09-09T17:57:00.000-04:00"What happens in Sports: the team doesn't produce,..."What happens in Sports: the team doesn't produce, fire the manger."<BR/><BR/>Too bad we don't have the option of trading the players who don't want to play ball...if we could get rid of the dead weight, then the team could produce. No need to fire the manager! <BR/><BR/>Bristol is a sports town....and we like to win.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-47120780469124205562008-09-09T17:35:00.000-04:002008-09-09T17:35:00.000-04:004:40 - Sounds more like if it isn't YOUR idea, or ...4:40 - Sounds more like if it isn't YOUR idea, or YOUR way, you're against again it. It's time for you guys to put on your big boy pants and get over it. Bristol needs a team pulling for us, not a bunch of pissed off babies looking to get even....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-49450747403530145102008-09-09T16:40:00.000-04:002008-09-09T16:40:00.000-04:003:31Just like he tried to stop progress during the...3:31<BR/><BR/>Just like he tried to stop progress during the previous administration, and even before.<BR/><BR/>If it isn't his idea, or his way, he is against it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-63164215061779743722008-09-09T15:44:00.000-04:002008-09-09T15:44:00.000-04:00What happens in Sports: the team doesn't produce, ...What happens in Sports: the team doesn't produce, fire the manger.<BR/><BR/>Bristol is a sports town.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-33531379172864781802008-09-09T15:31:00.000-04:002008-09-09T15:31:00.000-04:00Unfortunately, the people who disagree with him do...Unfortunately, the people who disagree with him don't care if he's right or wrong, they just want to stop his/our progress. As long as they continue with their silly games, Bristol will suffer....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-21573838569292500642008-09-09T14:05:00.000-04:002008-09-09T14:05:00.000-04:001:07Just what has he gotten done?And if no one agr...1:07<BR/><BR/>Just what has he gotten done?<BR/><BR/>And if no one agrees with him, then maybe he is wrong.<BR/><BR/>Seems like he doesn't have 14 years of experience, but one year of experience 14 times.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-60868095802922835622008-09-09T13:07:00.000-04:002008-09-09T13:07:00.000-04:00"He has 5 democrats on the Council and still can't..."He has 5 democrats on the Council and still can't get anything done. Worst example of lack of leadership in a long time."<BR/><BR/>He may have 5 democrats on the council, but at least 3 of them spend most of their time undermining his efforts (at our expense), and Mayor Ward is still getting things done in spite of them....leadership at its best!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-81344602050382339902008-09-09T11:38:00.000-04:002008-09-09T11:38:00.000-04:00WARD epitomizes "My way or the highway".He has 5 d...WARD epitomizes "My way or the highway".<BR/><BR/>He has 5 democrats on the Council and still can't get anything done.<BR/><BR/>Worst example of lack of leadership in a long time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-81035390010986360962008-09-09T07:29:00.000-04:002008-09-09T07:29:00.000-04:00He's not the one screwing it up 5:56. Tough to mak...He's not the one screwing it up 5:56. Tough to make any progress when you've got people on your team working against you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com