Tanoury readys himself for a mayoral run

[Clipper]

It's history. Time to just let it go. I should not have made any explanations for my action. I seem inclined to do that, although it is not in accordance with the rules. I simply don't want someone to get teed off and delete their account because of actions taken if a simple explanation can avoid that. Ralph made the rule for a reason, and when the forum was first created, we did delete three accounts and the reasons were not up for discussion or explanation.

[bobbbiez]

You got it Kiddo. Ya did the right thing.

[Swimmy]

I forgot that the blockquote tag does not shrink text size like the quote tag does. I meant nothing more than to avoid it being smaller than the normal text. I'm not offended by it, just pointing out that if we're following the board rules, then we should follow them all. :-)

In any case, I do not think larry will do well in politics if he runs for cover when the tough questions are directed at him.

[bobbbiez]

He definitely can not take any pressure without striking back where most of the time he just buries himself. The squeaky wheel doesn't always get the job done.
He is gonna run for something cause on face book he is soliciting people to become his friend. That's too obvious, especially when I'm one of them. ;D

It's not that I don't like the kid cause I do, but just feel at this point he is too immature to hold any political seat. He hasn't learned yet that to get something for your area ya have to give a little back. It may not be right in some people's eyes but that is the way it is. Larry came in like a bang and bashing on all issues and I knew he wouldn't last long. Maybe with a few more years of maturing who knows he just might made a good whatever but now is too soon.

[stoney]

Jan 9, 2011 15:44:47 GMT -5 lioneljoe said:

I had my doubts early on with Larry. There seemed to be at least two Larrys. One posted here and the other Larry who made conflicting statements in other public media or forums. I think in the beginning he meant well but his immaturity left him ill equip to balance the various forces at work in the political world. In the end, he not only alienated people here but both political parties. I don't know if he will run for mayor, but if he does his campaign will be a short-lived spectacular failure.

That's a perfect description, Lioneljoe!! I tried to give him the benefit of the doubt long ago, but he just fell apart at the seams when he was questioned about anything, getting very defensive & paranoid. When he gave a half-assed answer about why he was driving by Vitagliano's house & taking pictures, which was a toatally different answer than he had given in the past, I really changed my mind about him.

Couple that with him reportedly driving slowly by Julian's house years ago, & his total flip-flop on issues/polititians, & it was clear to see that despite any desire he had/has, he's got quite a ways to go before he should consider public service.

[Swimmy]

He had strong words, when he felt he had everyone's backing... but he always disappeared when I asked him tougher questions. I noticed he did not like when I called him out on his initial refusal to support Arcuri after Arcuri gave his token no-vote, but then later praised Arcuri's greatness during the campaign. He blocked me on facebook when I did that one.

[corner]

larry is a child trying to play with the big boys and girls and takes his ball and goes home when he cant get his way... he needs a large dose of maturity and learning the skill of compromise befoer i would vote for him again

[stoney]

Actually, we're ALL wrong: This topic should go under "Utica Entertainment History". lol! ;D