Mea Culpa

[Publius]

My apologies if I sounded accusatory, it just seemed a little convenient for a political cheap shot that a poster would stumble upon a realty listing on an issue that seemed to be of general knowledge. The gist of my point was the fact that in your first post, the question of her intentions as well as judgement were combined into one post. While I have no problem with political commentary and criticism directed at anyone in Amherst government, I just find it difficult to respond when the allegation and conviction rest in the same paragraph.

In regards to your comment poliwny, I have to agree that it's go to be a good thing when a troubled business-person has a voice in an elected body. Personally, I thought the article in the snooze a few weeks ago about Schratz and the smoking ban brought a human element to the debate on health regulations and the rights of smokers. It's good to have someone who's suffering from the regulations to have a forum to represent her unique constituency of smoking deprived businesses (and I'd sure she's made it clear to Hayes as well as any other elected official in Albany just what effect the ban is having)

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Originally posted by Publius
My apologies if I sounded accusatory, it just seemed a little convenient for a political cheap shot that a poster would stumble upon a realty listing on an issue that seemed to be of general knowledge. The gist of my point was the fact that in your first post, the question of her intentions as well as judgement were combined into one post. While I have no problem with political commentary and criticism directed at anyone in Amherst government, I just find it difficult to respond when the allegation and conviction rest in the same paragraph.

Publius, I realize that this may appear to be a shot at you specifically, be assured it is not. It just so happens that your comment allows me to raise a point that has bothered me for quite some time.

You say that Schratz's moving "seemed to be of general knowledge." General knowledge with whom? Those on the inside of the political circle/arena? Maybe. Understand that I'm not in that group. I'm just a regular guy. I'm not on any political committee(s) or even loyal to any political party. I'm not friends/related with any politicians and don't hang out at Town Board meetings. I am not a gadfly or wannabe councilperson. I don't live day-to-day with political data swinning in my brain. I honestly believe that I am very much like (and think like) the majority of people that live in Amherst. I get my poliical information from very public/general sources like this site, the Buffalo News, time-to-time tuning in to Adelphia's board meeting broadcast, the Amherst Bee, TV, radio, etc. I doubt -- VERY much -- that Schratz's moving is common knowledge among typical residents.

Again, your comment merely serves as an example. Far too many times, people that are even kind-of on the inside mistakenly think that the typical guy on the street must be aware of goings on at Town Hall. It ain't the case. Of the 110,000 or so people in Amherst, how many know about stuff like Schratz's move. A tiny tiny fraction, I'm sure.

So when the typical guy finds a piece of information (Schratz's real estate listing, in this case) it is news.

Political people really need to understand that not everybody is consumed with the game. The assumption that people are is IMO a huge mistake made by politicians every day of their life... it is (from my perspective) also what they count on to perpetuate the crap they pull.

Again, again, I'm not beating on you Publius.

[Curmudgeon]

Just a thought..

You say that Schratz's moving "seemed to be of general knowledge." General knowledge with whom?


what is your definition of "general knowledge" and at what point does information get promoted to that standard and how?

[WNYresident]

Again, your comment merely serves as an example. Far too many times, people that are even kind-of on the inside mistakenly think that the typical guy on the street must be aware of goings on at Town Hall. It ain't the case. Of the 110,000 or so people in Amherst, how many know about stuff like Schratz's move. A tiny tiny fraction, I'm sure.

I think they think they are legends in thier own minds. IF all the sudden we had 1/3 less politicians and thier assistants in NYS would anyone really notice? Other than a lower cost of doing business in the area?

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Originally posted by Curmudgeon
Just a thought..

You say that Schratz's moving "seemed to be of general knowledge." General knowledge with whom?


what is your definition of "general knowledge" and at what point does information get promoted to that standard and how?

Naturally, Publius can answer for him/herself. In my opinion, "general knowledge" is something that a typical resident could be expected to know -- or have a reasonable means to know. Published reports and/or public announcements would serve that purpose.

Schratz, IMO, is horrible at honest open communication. Even in her stint in the Harlem Kensington Cleveland group she fell flat in that regard. As a comparison, remember how good the Eggertsville people communicated. That guy was good although I do not know why he left. Maybe he couldn't stand have to deal with the krappe!:D