It's election time again - Who is Steve Gust?
I was sitting quietly watching television this afternoon when there came a rather authoritative knock on the door. I answered and was met by a person named Steve Gust. He is apparently one of several people running for Sheriff here in Roseau county. He seemed affable enough, introduced himself, shook my hand, and handed me a xeroxed sheet with his name and picture on it.
So, being myself, I asked him what his plans were for changes at the Sheriff's office. He couldn't tell me what should be changed, but his response was a rather serious sounding "Umm, Ahh.." I made a mental note to delve deeper into the political undercurrents that were surrounding the sheriff's race.
I asked him why he was running? All he was able to tell me was that he has been a deputy for 12 years, and that he's lived in Roseau county for his entire life.
I guess I can't tell you why I won't vote for him, but I've worked at Marvin for three years, and lived in Roseau county for the same length of time.
I had to look up the name of the current sheriff, Jule Hanson, and since Mr. Gust can't identify what should be changed, then I guess I'll leave well enough alone. One of those "If it isn't broken, don't try to fix it" things where more often than not there is no positive outcome.
I have to wonder, honestly, what possesses people to run for a political office if they are only going to offer status quo? The incumbent apparently intends to continue in office, and I haven't heard anything detrimental about him. Apparently the other candidate sees no particular reason for change.
[note - this is not a paid political endorsement of any candidate. No committee or organization had anything to do with this. It is merely my personal observation.]
Added this after the original post:
** I hate to modify posts once they are up, but in this case, I'd rather do this than add a second verse to the whole blog.
I was just sitting here reading the flyer that Mr. Gust gave me when he was here.
At the very top of the sheet it says, "The WISDOM to know and the COURAGE to change for the INTEGRITY of the people.
Other than the fact that he got wisdom, courage, and integrity into the same sentence, I can't figure out what it means. I think I know what he meant on some level, but it is just poor phraseology.
It also states the following, and I quote:
I'm sorry Steve, I think that you could have done better with the flyer. You are probably a pretty decent guy, but you could have had someone proof read the flyer before you went with it.
So, being myself, I asked him what his plans were for changes at the Sheriff's office. He couldn't tell me what should be changed, but his response was a rather serious sounding "Umm, Ahh.." I made a mental note to delve deeper into the political undercurrents that were surrounding the sheriff's race.
I asked him why he was running? All he was able to tell me was that he has been a deputy for 12 years, and that he's lived in Roseau county for his entire life.
I guess I can't tell you why I won't vote for him, but I've worked at Marvin for three years, and lived in Roseau county for the same length of time.
I had to look up the name of the current sheriff, Jule Hanson, and since Mr. Gust can't identify what should be changed, then I guess I'll leave well enough alone. One of those "If it isn't broken, don't try to fix it" things where more often than not there is no positive outcome.
I have to wonder, honestly, what possesses people to run for a political office if they are only going to offer status quo? The incumbent apparently intends to continue in office, and I haven't heard anything detrimental about him. Apparently the other candidate sees no particular reason for change.
[note - this is not a paid political endorsement of any candidate. No committee or organization had anything to do with this. It is merely my personal observation.]
Added this after the original post:
** I hate to modify posts once they are up, but in this case, I'd rather do this than add a second verse to the whole blog.
I was just sitting here reading the flyer that Mr. Gust gave me when he was here.
At the very top of the sheet it says, "The WISDOM to know and the COURAGE to change for the INTEGRITY of the people.
Other than the fact that he got wisdom, courage, and integrity into the same sentence, I can't figure out what it means. I think I know what he meant on some level, but it is just poor phraseology.
It also states the following, and I quote:
- 12 Years Experience Roseau Co. Deputy
- Honest, Caring and Dedicated
- People and Solution oriented
- Lifetime Resident of Roseau County
- Hard Working
- Self Motivated
- Family Man-Wife Melissa, Son Colten
I'm sorry Steve, I think that you could have done better with the flyer. You are probably a pretty decent guy, but you could have had someone proof read the flyer before you went with it.
posted by Red Flannel at 11:06 PM
5 Comments:
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I don't have any opinion on this at the time, but as a fellow Roseau County citizen, you might want to at least know that the incumbent (Jule Hanson) is not running for the position. Please at least do some more research before you head off to the polls.
Anonymous, I am in touch with things currently - I think you should have noticed that the post you replied to was nearly four years old.
you're totally right...I didn't realize that was from the last election since Steve Gust is running again. Glad to know you're up to date!
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