  Zulu_warrior Member Username: Zulu_warrior Post Number: 2083 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.251.27.41 |
The Revolt of the Mandarins by Zulu Warrior As we are now past the electoral primary, the Detroit elctorate has cleared the field in its choice of it next elected CEO. Freman Hendrix, in winning over Mayor Kilpatrick by a double digit margin, has created a conundrum for political pundits, who said that a never-elected government worker could never place or show next to a incumbant mayor, a scion of a familial and political dynasty, let alone win. In doing just that, Hendrix has done something that has not been done in 50 years and has caused quite a stir among the political and media chattering class. How did this happen in such dramatic fashion? What happen to the mayor's war chest? and his vaunted political guard of appointees that stormed the ramparts of city hall and laid waste to the gilded star Gil Hill? How did 66% of Detroit's voters choose someone else? The anwser lies in Detroit's Mandarin Class- the network of bureaucrats and the intersecting business leaders and community leaders that interact with them. For the first time since the 1920-30's, this group of folk finds itself underseige as econmonic conditions threaten mass city layoffs, constriction of funding to non-profits, and lack of political access for business leaders. This group of folk have steadily moved out of the city, to access better schools and lower tax burdens, and have now begun to feel the affects of the changing economic landscape, particularly the deindustrialization of the rust belt. Their security in doubt. Mayor Kilpatrick, the rising son of long time political veterans, and a seeming rising sun within the Democratic Party, ascended to the mayorality as if it were the throne of Detroit's political Colossus, Coleman Young. With sweeps of grandeur and plaisance, Kilpatrick spent the virgin moments of his time as a triumphant hero of the people, with a promise of engaging the common man and his needs. The next three years began to show, however, signs of a temepestuous emperor who showed disdain of the public trust. Scandals not seen since Former Detroit Mayor Charles Bowels, who was recalled in 1930, riddled the Detroit landscape and caused temerity and fear among the mandarin of Detroit. Freman Hendrix, the polticrat of some 20 years has been heralded as the return to the Archer years, the sweeping good times of the 1990's and stability in government. But his is much more. He is the local outcome of a national mandarin movement, where skilled verteran polticians emerge from the professional ranks of government and not as the offspring of polictical families. His slogan of "Leadership that Works" is a cry for those inside Detroit's beltway, and the communities in which they live. "Standing Strong for Detroit", Mayor Kilpatrick's juxtuposition, seems to be more of a personification of his size and girth, as opposed to a representative showing of his passion for the people. The Hendrix mantra is so strong, the mayor's war chest has been dwindled down low, and now comproable dollars remain in both camps as they square to face each other. In another sign of how solid this matra of Hendrix is, few poll workers were used on election day. Having deflected attacks from Ms. McPhail, who unwisely was counseled to attack Hendrix as opposed to the Mayor, Hendrix stands at top the polictical scene at the moment. As the ides of September come, will the Mandarin Class of Detroit continue its silent revolt against the prinicipality of Kilpatrick, or will some be convinced to change their stands as dollars and sense begin to add up? | ||
E_hemingway Member Username: E_hemingway Post Number: 215 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.40.197.224 |
Interesting analysis Zulu. I always enjoy reading them. | ||
Jmil Member Username: Jmil Post Number: 1269 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 68.248.55.151 |
I don't know what the hell you said. But I like the way you said it. You done being busy yet? I sure am hungry. Holla. | ||
Danny Member Username: Danny Post Number: 2819 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 141.217.173.162 |
I can see it now the headlines. HENDRIX RESTORES AND EXTENDS D-DOT, DETROIT POLICE OFFICERS, AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. HENDRIX WELCOMES DONALD TRUMP TO BUILD 100 STORY TOWER IN DOWNTOWN DETROIT HENDRIX IS OUT OF THE DETROIT NEIGHBORHOODS CLEANING UP. DETROIT'S BUDGET DEFICIT REDUCED BY 50%. DETROIT'S CRIME RATE HAS DECREASED BY 75%. Here's my favorite. HENDRIX'S 50% 20 YEAR PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTION HAS BROUGHT PEOPLE OF ALL DIVERSITIES INTO THE CITY. DETROIT'S POPULATION HAS INCREASED BACK TO THE ONE MILLION MARK. HENDRIX ORDER'S A RECALL PETITION OF ALONSO BATES. | ||
Gianni Member Username: Gianni Post Number: 131 Registered: 05-2004 Posted From: 69.3.125.241 |
Zulu, that is deep. | ||
Sharkskin Member Username: Sharkskin Post Number: 282 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 66.178.227.202 |
Zulu, can you shoot me an e-mail at bjlefebvre@gmail.com? I got a question for you. | ||
Skulker Member Username: Skulker Post Number: 2937 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.60.139.36 |
Nicely done Zulu, as usual. Mandarins give money, which is certainly a big help, but even as you noted, the Mandarins are not a large portion of the population....BUT....they also tend to be more active in their voting and likely formed a disproportionate number of the primary voters. Will the plebescites who turn out for the November election follow the voting lead of the Mandarins? Considering how closely the results mirrored the polls, there is reason to believe that patrician and plebian will be voting as one voice..... | ||
Fnemecek Member Username: Fnemecek Post Number: 826 Registered: 12-2004 Posted From: 68.255.244.228 |
Mandarins. Plebescites. It's all about how many people, other than the Big Diamonds friends and family, there are who have needed to interact with City government. All of us who called 911 (or 311) and gotten nothing vs. all of the people that Kwame has given a job or sweetheart contract to. | ||
Danny Member Username: Danny Post Number: 2908 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 141.217.173.162 |
If KING KWAME is re-elected mayor this would be the result in the Detroit News and Free Press: KILPATRICK LAYS OFF MORE POLICE OFFICERS: KILPATRICK CANCELS FIREWORKS, TECH FEST AND THANSKGIVING PARADE. MAYOR IS CUTTING 80% PAY FOR ALL CITY EMPLOYEES. DETROIT BUDGET DEFICIT HAS REACHED OVER $700 MILLION. STATE LEGISLATORS APPROVE A VOTE FOR RECIEVERSHIP IN DETROIT. STATE APPOINTED FIEGER TO FINANCIAL PLANNER. FIEGER RELEASES CITY RESTRUCTURING PLAN. CITY BUDGET HAS BEEN REDUCED TO 200 MILLION. PRIVATE COMPANIES SETTING THIER EYES OF CITY CONTROL OF DETROIT. DESPITE PROTEST FROM DETROITERS, STATE LEGISLATORS APPROVED TO PRIVATIZE DETROIT. FIEGER TO RUN AS MAYOR OF DETROIT. |
