The web of local politics

I have had my eyes opened recently by an individual (who appears to be trying to taunt or ridicule me but whatever) who thinks that Hamilton county & Chattanooga city are not influenced by one another. These 2 local government entities work hand in hand EVERY single day. To think that the actions of one aren't affected or influenced by the decisions of the other is naive to say the least. Now I'm not saying the county is just a front for the city's agenda (or vice versa) but when 2 groups work in the same area on the same issues and with the same citizens, overlap is inevitable. I truly hoped that there weren't people this ignorant still running their mouths but apparently they are still out there and still as ridiculous as ever.

2 quick points:

-No question, that is asked with honest intent to learn, is ever a waste of air. (i hope you don't take this tone with children who are trying to learn)

-What's more the job of mayor is constantly in flux. There is no day-to-day job plan. What plan could account for a recession, local crime and any natural disaster that might occur. These are all things that the mayor must be ready to deal with on the spot. What could we possibly learn about a person by asking his morning routine? But I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt, so let's examine a generic work day for a gov't bureaucrat or elected official. They arrive at work at 8 am, have a cup of coffee before the morning meeting, goes to lunch, answers citizens questions (we wish politicians did this), or whatever job function they get paid to do, until time to go play a round of golf, followed by happy hour at the 19th hole and then a council meeting to close the day.

So instead of asking a question that actually tells me about the person and their values, it is this person's opinion that I should ask fluff questions so that hard answers that lead to the possibility of accountability can be avoided. Both candidates are spouting education enhancements on their platforms, so their opinions on school board business is definitely not a waste of time or of the air we breathe.

btw: the reason I posted this here instead of chattarati is that this is a bit wordy for a comment box.