Cryptizard t1_jbe9g3a wrote
Reply to comment by FTR_Hair in Group backed by Sinclair Broadcast Group chair likely to push for referendum to allow Baltimore recall elections by aresef
You're saying you wouldn't have liked the option to recall any of the Baltimore mayors that ultimately resigned in disgrace, but only after dragging their feet on investigations for years? Could have been nice to speed that process up.
FTR_Hair t1_jbe9yge wrote
No, I would not like the option to recall the Mayor just so a right wing, GQP psychopath could be installed. Get fucked, Sinclair.
Cryptizard t1_jbeahfq wrote
I'm not sure if you understand how recall elections work... you don't just ask Sinclair who they would like to be the next mayor. It doesn't give conservatives control over anything.
FTR_Hair t1_jbebqv9 wrote
I’m not sure you understand Sinclair’s objectives, or maybe you’re just aligned with them. Gross.
Cryptizard t1_jbebvwe wrote
You sound like you are as brain washed as their viewers. Zero critical thinking. Sinclair bad durrrr. You would rather have a corrupt politician just to spite them lol
FTR_Hair t1_jbeft5p wrote
Ahh so your solution is to replace corrupt politicians with traitors and insurrectionists? That’s what Sinclair is all about. Maybe do a little research next time, so maybe you’ll sound as smart as you think you do. You sound like you’d be happier living in Andy Harris’ district.
Cryptizard t1_jbefwq2 wrote
Once again why do you think Sinclair gets to choose? You are so confused my guy. They have no impact on who the voters get to pick.
FTR_Hair t1_jbfaemc wrote
It’s not about Sinclair choosing, it’s about them pushing their agenda
Cryptizard t1_jbfb4ek wrote
How does this let them push their agenda any more or less than before?
YoYoMoMa t1_jbecsa9 wrote
>You're saying you wouldn't have liked the option to recall any of the Baltimore mayors that ultimately resigned in disgrace, but only after dragging their feet on investigations for years?
How long do you think recalls take broseph? Point me to all the states where recalls have worked well and not just lead to a ton of chaos and infighting.
Cryptizard t1_jbefu4e wrote
In California they used it to recall the judge that let Brock Turner off. They also recalled lots of politicians that failed to live up to their campaign promises, which seems awesome to me. Right now there is zero recourse for a politician that promises something and then does a 180 on it immediately upon getting elected.
YoYoMoMa t1_jbej16c wrote
>Right now there is zero recourse for a politician that promises something and then does a 180 on it immediately upon getting elected.
We do not elect people for life.
Recalling a senator or judge might make some sense to me since they are elected for such long terms, but people on 4 years or less aren't going to serve a significantly shorter term than normal since recalls take so long (and how long do you need to judge that a person has "done a 180")?
For every one person you get removed from office you gum up how government works a ton and make special interests (like Sinclair) far more powerful, since they have the money to organize a recall and fund what would certainly turn into endless elections.
Dr_Midnight t1_jbfu5li wrote
> In California they used it to recall the judge that let Brock Turner off.
That is a singular example in a sea of bullshit exampled as recently as 2021's Newsom recall campaign which did nothing more than cost the state hundreds of millions on that pointless stupidity.
Edit: adding source for cost -> https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-02-03/california-recall-election-cost-200-million-dollars
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