Skipper throws another lifeline to one of his favorite politicians. In doing so he points out others in the area who have served long terms; he points out Ken Kline the county auditor, the sheriff, Colleen Pearce the county recorder….these are apple and oranges; a supervisor sets policy and makes decisions that effect lives and bank accounts.
Trying to defend Urdahl’s marathon run in office would be tantamount to defending the holocaust…there is no defense. If there were a single achievement to point out, it might make a statement but we all know no such thing exists, nothing…zip. In twelve of those years Urdahl just walked into office unopposed; those were gifts, not a lifetime mandate.
A lot of sport figure retire with dignity, others like some heavyweight fighter have stay in for just one more fight, one more go around, one more big purse only to get their brains bashed in. It is like power in the Arab world….when the people tell you to get out, listen. If you don’t believe me…ask Moammar Gadhafi.
Peter Children
