I'm voting for Marc Elrich

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The primary election will be on June 28, 2022. Maybe you could hold on to this post for another few months, at least?

+1
I also don’t understand the angry tone.

My guess is that this post is a reaction to the weirdos on Twitter that are basically extremists under most definitions that post all sorts of crazy stuff about Elrich.

Some of the sole focused YIMBY people are indeed nuts on twitter.

That doesnt mean Elrich doesnt suck though. Because he does.

David Blair, obviously.

[Anonymous]

I’ll be voting for him too.

[Anonymous]

The people who seem to think Elrich (or Gayles, or the Council) saved them from COVID make no sense to me. Frankly, its the people around here's risk tolerance and behaviors that helped. Heck, there hasn't been a single case of COVID in Bethesda in three weeks, positivity rate of 0, virtually every single person over 12 vaccinated, and still nearly everyone is wearing a mask in stores. People around here did, in general, way less indoor gatherings than most during the pandemic (and a good chunk of the country just went about life as normal....). Those are the things that got us where we are, not because you didn't watch your kids soccer game outdoors in a mask, or because your kid didn't go to school for over a year.

On the other hand, Elrich and Co. supported keeping MCPS shut for way way too long, upheld ridiculous restrictions on outdoor masked youth sports and spectator limits in massive open air spaces with masked spectators, went nuts and accused Hogan of opening too early and begged him to back off (they were wrong and the numbers have plummeted), complained and blamed Hogan for everything about vaccine rollout with misleading and often inaccurate numbers, kept public libraries shut, and supported some of the most mind-boggling inconsistent COVID restrictions that favored certain businesses or industries over others with no connection to real data and science.

"Not dying" from COVID is only part of the equation. A real leader does the tough risk based assessment. There's a lot more at stake with education, mental health, physical health, financial health and protecting local business, and taking accountability and ownership as a leader.

I would never vote for him again. Big mistake last time. Out of touch with certain realities of life or how to make the tough decisions. The pandemic exposed the downsides of a Takoma Park liberal who really only knows how to focus on social justice, equity and environmental issues (that I happen to agree with him on, just that's its only part of being a leader) and not actually manage a 1.1 million person county with difficult decisions and so much at stake.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: (and a good chunk of the country just went about life as normal....).

This is a preposterous statement.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I like developers because a developer made my house.

I like developers too but don’t care to pad their bonuses with my tax payments. That’s one difference between Hans and me.

If the county should provide any subsidy it should be to people that generate new, high paid and lasting employment. Developers do not do that and so do not deserve public subsidies. They do however contribute a lot to political campaigns.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The people who seem to think Elrich (or Gayles, or the Council) saved them from COVID make no sense to me. Frankly, its the people around here's risk tolerance and behaviors that helped. Heck, there hasn't been a single case of COVID in Bethesda in three weeks, positivity rate of 0, virtually every single person over 12 vaccinated, and still nearly everyone is wearing a mask in stores. People around here did, in general, way less indoor gatherings than most during the pandemic (and a good chunk of the country just went about life as normal....). Those are the things that got us where we are, not because you didn't watch your kids soccer game outdoors in a mask, or because your kid didn't go to school for over a year.

On the other hand, Elrich and Co. supported keeping MCPS shut for way way too long, upheld ridiculous restrictions on outdoor masked youth sports and spectator limits in massive open air spaces with masked spectators, went nuts and accused Hogan of opening too early and begged him to back off (they were wrong and the numbers have plummeted), complained and blamed Hogan for everything about vaccine rollout with misleading and often inaccurate numbers, kept public libraries shut, and supported some of the most mind-boggling inconsistent COVID restrictions that favored certain businesses or industries over others with no connection to real data and science.

"Not dying" from COVID is only part of the equation. A real leader does the tough risk based assessment. There's a lot more at stake with education, mental health, physical health, financial health and protecting local business, and taking accountability and ownership as a leader.

I would never vote for him again. Big mistake last time. Out of touch with certain realities of life or how to make the tough decisions. The pandemic exposed the downsides of a Takoma Park liberal who really only knows how to focus on social justice, equity and environmental issues (that I happen to agree with him on, just that's its only part of being a leader) and not actually manage a 1.1 million person county with difficult decisions and so much at stake.

Plus a million. Very well said. I Agree with all of this! Please copy and paste this comment every time someone says they are going to vote Elrich. Never again.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The people who seem to think Elrich (or Gayles, or the Council) saved them from COVID make no sense to me. Frankly, its the people around here's risk tolerance and behaviors that helped. Heck, there hasn't been a single case of COVID in Bethesda in three weeks, positivity rate of 0, virtually every single person over 12 vaccinated, and still nearly everyone is wearing a mask in stores. People around here did, in general, way less indoor gatherings than most during the pandemic (and a good chunk of the country just went about life as normal....). Those are the things that got us where we are, not because you didn't watch your kids soccer game outdoors in a mask, or because your kid didn't go to school for over a year.

On the other hand, Elrich and Co. supported keeping MCPS shut for way way too long, upheld ridiculous restrictions on outdoor masked youth sports and spectator limits in massive open air spaces with masked spectators, went nuts and accused Hogan of opening too early and begged him to back off (they were wrong and the numbers have plummeted), complained and blamed Hogan for everything about vaccine rollout with misleading and often inaccurate numbers, kept public libraries shut, and supported some of the most mind-boggling inconsistent COVID restrictions that favored certain businesses or industries over others with no connection to real data and science.

"Not dying" from COVID is only part of the equation. A real leader does the tough risk based assessment. There's a lot more at stake with education, mental health, physical health, financial health and protecting local business, and taking accountability and ownership as a leader.

I would never vote for him again. Big mistake last time. Out of touch with certain realities of life or how to make the tough decisions. The pandemic exposed the downsides of a Takoma Park liberal who really only knows how to focus on social justice, equity and environmental issues (that I happen to agree with him on, just that's its only part of being a leader) and not actually manage a 1.1 million person county with difficult decisions and so much at stake.

Great post.

[Anonymous]

First, if you believe any politician of any political party can prevent you from dying of COVID, I think you need a reality check.

Second, as a liberal, I have grown tired of the angry liberal part of the party, which the tone of your post evokes. I think there are too many angry liberals with chips on their shoulders. The focus needs to be on positive change, not on anger and group identities which are fracturing the party.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:First, if you believe any politician of any political party can prevent you from dying of COVID, I think you need a reality check.

Second, as a liberal, I have grown tired of the angry liberal part of the party, which the tone of your post evokes. I think there are too many angry liberals with chips on their shoulders. The focus needs to be on positive change, not on anger and group identities which are fracturing the party.

If you're not angry, then either you're not a liberal, or you're not paying attention, or you're in a comfortable position and only care about yourself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm voting for Marc Elrich for re-election in 2022, and I'd probably even vote for him in 2026 if he ran. I think he's doing a great job. I enjoyed not dying of COVID, and not giving away free money (subsidy and tax break) to wealthy real estate Oligarchs.

If this triggers you, please, tell me more about why you hate Unions and love Developers and Cops.

I am a Democrat, and I will not vote for Elrich in the primary or general election. I do not hate or love unions. Private sector unions should be more powerful; public sector ones less. Cops put their lives on the line for my safety and that of others; I do not. Of course, there are some bad cops. Welcome to the human race! Developer needs to be kept in check, but they bring business and jobs to MoCo, which have been lacking.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The people who seem to think Elrich (or Gayles, or the Council) saved them from COVID make no sense to me. Frankly, its the people around here's risk tolerance and behaviors that helped. Heck, there hasn't been a single case of COVID in Bethesda in three weeks, positivity rate of 0, virtually every single person over 12 vaccinated, and still nearly everyone is wearing a mask in stores. People around here did, in general, way less indoor gatherings than most during the pandemic (and a good chunk of the country just went about life as normal....). Those are the things that got us where we are, not because you didn't watch your kids soccer game outdoors in a mask, or because your kid didn't go to school for over a year.

On the other hand, Elrich and Co. supported keeping MCPS shut for way way too long, upheld ridiculous restrictions on outdoor masked youth sports and spectator limits in massive open air spaces with masked spectators, went nuts and accused Hogan of opening too early and begged him to back off (they were wrong and the numbers have plummeted), complained and blamed Hogan for everything about vaccine rollout with misleading and often inaccurate numbers, kept public libraries shut, and supported some of the most mind-boggling inconsistent COVID restrictions that favored certain businesses or industries over others with no connection to real data and science.

"Not dying" from COVID is only part of the equation. A real leader does the tough risk based assessment. There's a lot more at stake with education, mental health, physical health, financial health and protecting local business, and taking accountability and ownership as a leader.

I would never vote for him again. Big mistake last time. Out of touch with certain realities of life or how to make the tough decisions. The pandemic exposed the downsides of a Takoma Park liberal who really only knows how to focus on social justice, equity and environmental issues (that I happen to agree with him on, just that's its only part of being a leader) and not actually manage a 1.1 million person county with difficult decisions and so much at stake.

This. You just need to look at neighboring counties, with similar risks and populations to compare.

MoCo started opening libraries a few weeks ago. Fairfax had them open for 2 months before.

MCPS was unable to adjust the schedule to allow more kids to go in-person (or let the in-person go for more days per week) this Spring. FCPS was able to pull it off.

Gayles overruled private school reopening last fall without ever reviewing their safety plans. Luckily Hogan overruled Gayles on that one.

Elrich is a nice guy as a person (I've met him many times), but a terrible manager.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The primary election will be on June 28, 2022. Maybe you could hold on to this post for another few months, at least?

+1
I also don’t understand the angry tone.

My guess is that this post is a reaction to the weirdos on Twitter that are basically extremists under most definitions that post all sorts of crazy stuff about Elrich.

Some of the sole focused YIMBY people are indeed nuts on twitter.

That doesnt mean Elrich doesnt suck though. Because he does.

David Blair, obviously.

I agree with this. From the Executive to the Council and other agencies like the Planning Department, it’s pretty clear the county has a shortage of adults in charge.

I was skeptical of Blair last time around but he’s clearly the only good option to bring some sanity because the status quo and Riemer are both untenable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm voting for Marc Elrich for re-election in 2022, and I'd probably even vote for him in 2026 if he ran. I think he's doing a great job. I enjoyed not dying of COVID, and not giving away free money (subsidy and tax break) to wealthy real estate Oligarchs.

If this triggers you, please, tell me more about why you hate Unions and love Developers and Cops.

Ok Marc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm voting for Marc Elrich for re-election in 2022, and I'd probably even vote for him in 2026 if he ran. I think he's doing a great job. I enjoyed not dying of COVID, and not giving away free money (subsidy and tax break) to wealthy real estate Oligarchs.

If this triggers you, please, tell me more about why you hate Unions and love Developers and Cops.

Ok Marc.

I can’t wait for all the white twenty-something anti-Elrich bros to start calling Elrich supporters racist, while Elrich himself collects endorsements from all the Black and brown community organizations in the county. We see you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The people who seem to think Elrich (or Gayles, or the Council) saved them from COVID make no sense to me. Frankly, its the people around here's risk tolerance and behaviors that helped. Heck, there hasn't been a single case of COVID in Bethesda in three weeks, positivity rate of 0, virtually every single person over 12 vaccinated, and still nearly everyone is wearing a mask in stores. People around here did, in general, way less indoor gatherings than most during the pandemic (and a good chunk of the country just went about life as normal....). Those are the things that got us where we are, not because you didn't watch your kids soccer game outdoors in a mask, or because your kid didn't go to school for over a year.

On the other hand, Elrich and Co. supported keeping MCPS shut for way way too long, upheld ridiculous restrictions on outdoor masked youth sports and spectator limits in massive open air spaces with masked spectators, went nuts and accused Hogan of opening too early and begged him to back off (they were wrong and the numbers have plummeted), complained and blamed Hogan for everything about vaccine rollout with misleading and often inaccurate numbers, kept public libraries shut, and supported some of the most mind-boggling inconsistent COVID restrictions that favored certain businesses or industries over others with no connection to real data and science.

"Not dying" from COVID is only part of the equation. A real leader does the tough risk based assessment. There's a lot more at stake with education, mental health, physical health, financial health and protecting local business, and taking accountability and ownership as a leader.

I would never vote for him again. Big mistake last time. Out of touch with certain realities of life or how to make the tough decisions. The pandemic exposed the downsides of a Takoma Park liberal who really only knows how to focus on social justice, equity and environmental issues (that I happen to agree with him on, just that's its only part of being a leader) and not actually manage a 1.1 million person county with difficult decisions and so much at stake.

This. You just need to look at neighboring counties, with similar risks and populations to compare.

MoCo started opening libraries a few weeks ago. Fairfax had them open for 2 months before.

MCPS was unable to adjust the schedule to allow more kids to go in-person (or let the in-person go for more days per week) this Spring. FCPS was able to pull it off.

Gayles overruled private school reopening last fall without ever reviewing their safety plans. Luckily Hogan overruled Gayles on that one.

Elrich is a nice guy as a person (I've met him many times), but a terrible manager.

I campaigned for Elrich last time. Will be voting for Blair.