Ironies Abound In Palm Springs Election

As I scroll through the social media sites involving local politics, the postings of progressive on progressive violence almost literally leaps from the computer screen. With more drama than a junior high girls locker room, allegations of "personal" attacks, sexism, ageism, downright lies and claims of moral virtue have exploded into a cacophony of claims, and counter-claims. The indignation level is at Defcon 5.

Keeping all of the above in mind, my gift to you is yet another public service announcement. These are  just local political candidates here,  not Gandhi trying to free the Indian subcontinent. They are doing what all local politicians do.

Ironic behavior is also part and parcel of this election and here are just a few examples that may provide much needed comic relief.

Ginny Foat

Back in April, when Palm Springs tenants were forced to vacate early from properties owned by tribal members, Ginny Foat was asked what her reaction would be if a similar situation had happened to her. She told the Desert Sun," I would be angry as hell, and frankly I would never do anything on Indian land." Except maybe advertise?

Driving into Palm Springs from Cathedral City, there is a huge billboard of Ms. Foat and Harold Matzner encouraging you to Vote Foat. In case you didn't know it, that billboard is on what, Indian allotee land.

Robert Moon

Rob Moon states that he is a Democrat and a progressive, yet touts the endorsement of Richard Grennell, a conservative foreign policy expert. Moon must be going for the votes of the 6 gay Reagan Democrats in Palm Springs

PSPOA

The police union in Palm Springs refuses to invite Representative Raul Ruiz to it's awards luncheon because of his involvement in a  Native American Thanksgiving protest 17 years ago. Yet it has endorsed Ginny Foat for Mayor. Now I know all that stuff with her is ancient history but seriously.

Geoff Kors

He talks all about the small donors to his campaign but he also took 35 grand from Harold Koch, er Matzner.

Paul Lewin

He is put in the awkward position of hoping for Ms. Foat to win because it increases his chances of staying on the council. I don't think Ms. Foat and Mr. Lewin are enamored with each other.

JR Roberts

JR served on the Planning Commission when all of the downtown plans were pushed through. Now that they have been revised on the fly, JR is now against some parts of a plan he approved. Must be loving John Wessman and Michael Braun at this moment.

Ricky Wright

The former head honcho at Palm Springs High may have to teach his supporters all about geography as for at least 2 days, at least 5 of his signs were on Mission Drive off Gene Autry. Mission Drive is in Cathedral City!!

Hopefully this will provide both a smile and some needed perspective on an election that seems to be staggering to a finish.

Steve Kelly can be reached at skelly@rrbroadcasting.com