Many of you know me from here. Welcome to the machine’s newest nightmare.
I am just going to jump right into things. In Baltimore, we have a government that says it is for safe streets and against nuisances. Last year many dedicated people living in Reservoir Hill spent a lot of time trying to get the liquor license removed from an establishment that had haunted the area for thirty years. Back in September 2007, this establishment was covered with political signs for every major candidate for Mayor and candidates for other positions. When people allow their names to be placed on a business, institution, etc.., they are giving it their endorsement. Ever wonder why we can’t seem to get rid of nuisance establishments? Check one out around Baltimore City election season and you will see why.
There has been a lot of talk about change lately in the national media. In the Baltimore political system change is something that will only be attained when we stop electing members of the ruling junta which got us into this situation long ago.
There I said it.
This blog is not going to be a pretty promo for Baltimore. I am not going to clean things up to make it seem like life is dandy here.
I will name names. The time has finally come.
I was using google maps the other day and something caught my eye when I saw a street level view of the 900 Block of West North Avenue. Click here to see what I saw.
This photo was clearly taken in 2007 during the election campaign. You can see campaign signs for Andrey Bundley, Sheila Dixon, and Stephanie Rawlings-Blake posted on the front of the notorious Linden Liquors drug hangout that I referenced above. Now you can see the shameful truth for yourself. Our Mayor and City Council President talk about how Baltimore’s streets need to be safe and clean, but this photo clearly shows that in order to win elections they are willing to plaster their name on just about anything.
When one places one’s name on something, one is endorsing the very existence of that thing and giving it legitimacy. In the end of the day one’s name and one’s reputation is all one really has. Some people are willing to give all of that up and compromise any values they may have once had in order to attain power.
Start the Revolution!
Adam is the most recognizable face of the recent resurgence in Reservoir Hill. He has appeared on many national and local radio shows, in several news publications, and at numerous events discussing his innovative urban redevelopment ideas and his unique lifestyle. Adam is a successful entrepreneur, community activist, and a local political guru who ran for city council in 2007. He is the founder and director of the TechBalt.com Buy a Block Project and BaltimoreHourly.com. His fearless local political commentary has rocked the local blog scene for most of this decade and he plans to take it to the next level in the next decade here on Charm City Current.