The Shame Of A City

[PortaJohn]

Attaching a link to one of, if not, the greatest documentaries ever made on corruption in politics. Had reservations about posting this because I'm concerned that for those who may watch it will turn into another Dems vs Rep debate.  This documentary is not about that.  Philadelphia was corrupt way back when the Republicans ran it up until the mid 20th century and stayed corrupted after the Dems took over.

Why this documentary is so important is it shines light on political tribalism and it's dangers.  Political tribalism can take on many forms.  In this case, the Mayor Street vs Sam Katz election, it takes on the form of race.  The tragedy is the African American community reelected a mayor who was the puppet for certain Unions that had no interest or care for them. 

On a side note.  I believe that being non partisan takes courage.  I've come to enjoy the spirited debates on this forum but all too often I've seen the dangers (on a micro level) of political tribalism that is displayed on many of the topics discussed on here.  It's important that we debate and disagree but it's also just as important to be self aware/reflective and consider that we may be wrong. 

Cheers

 

Edited Friday at 03:05 PM by PortaJohn

[neutral]

You are anything but non partisan.  None of us are.  Pick a side.

[PortaJohn]

Just now, neutral said:

You are anything but non partisan.  None of us are.  Pick a side.

Good point.  I choose neutral 

[neutral]

Go ***duck** yourself

[PortaJohn]

Just now, neutral said:

Go ***duck** yourself

[ionel]

19 minutes ago, neutral said:

You are anything but non partisan.  None of us are.  Pick a side.

So says the neutral guy. 

[mspart]

1 hour ago, neutral said:

Go ***duck** yourself

Hey Neut, you might want to try working our your interpersonal and communications skills.   Expanding your vocabulary would be a good place to start.  

mspart

[red viking]

I'm probably the only true neutral person on this forum. 

[ionel]

1 minute ago, red viking said:

I'm probably the only true neutral person on this forum. 

Maybe if you were a brown viking but you are red so ... 

[neutral]

Hey Art, piss off you nazi bitch

[mspart]

Your work in communications skills hasn't taken yet Neut. 

mspart

[Interviewed_at_Weehawken]

3 hours ago, PortaJohn said:

Attaching a link to one of, if not, the greatest documentaries ever made on corruption in politics. Had reservations about posting this because I'm concerned that for those who may watch it will turn into another Dems vs Rep debate.  This documentary is not about that.  Philadelphia was corrupt way back when the Republicans ran it up until the mid 20th century and stayed corrupted after the Dems took over.

Why this documentary is so important is it shines light on political tribalism and it's dangers.  Political tribalism can take on many forms.  In this case, the Mayor Street vs Sam Katz election, it takes on the form of race.  The tragedy is the African American community reelected a mayor who was the puppet for certain Unions that had no interest or care for them. 

On a side note.  I believe that being non partisan takes courage.  I've come to enjoy the spirited debates on this forum but all too often I've seen the dangers (on a micro level) of political tribalism that is displayed on many of the topics discussed on here.  It's important that we debate and disagree but it's also just as important to be self aware/reflective and consider that we may be wrong. 

Cheers

 

Sounds like a season from HBOs "The Wire"

[PortaJohn]

52 minutes ago, Interviewed_at_Weehawken said:

Sounds like a season from HBOs "The Wire"

It certainly was.  A cocaine ring involving a religious leader, pay to play schemes, union corruption.  Had it all.