lubu wrote:
Today we heard from Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott of his addiction. Specifically his caffeine addiction that he said he responds to with often twice a day purchases from Starbucks. I admit I am an enabler, as a Hammond taxpayer, for providing him with such ample discretionary income to spend hundreds of dollars a month on a "status symbol". Tom told us Starbucks is a symbol of status, and he, as a "gold" customer of the chain is wont to display status. He said the announced arrival of a Starbucks is a coup for the city. Maybe he was sipping on his Starbucks as he drove a political journalist around the city to show off "his accomplishments"? Yes Tom is driving around in his taxpayer funded vehicle--even using the installed flashing blue lights to let people on bike paths know that "It's ok. I'm the mayor!" when they saw the monster bearing down as McDermott drove on pedestrian ways, to practice politics and promote himself. In the vehicle with him was Brian Howry, a political reporter and analyst of statewide politics. On the table was McDermott's consideration of a US Senate run. Is this yet another example of public resources going to private benefit? McDermott said he is flattered that some have asked him to run for senate. Watch the splatter when the proverbial hits the fan, Tom.
THIS is going to get very interesting !