and leave us alone.

If Mike Dages wins Fresno will look like his district.

Drunk perverts outside of all liquor stores.

Exposing themself and scaring school kids.

Does anyone know?

Is Michael Erin Woody still in town?

I'd vote for Henry T. Or his dad, for that matter.

1. Re: Blinder from Evil...
Yo, Anj...-have you even read Rant and Rave? Talk about Evil... I mean, jeez-o-pete... That's what has impressed me about the Dog the whole time, ---he has seen some pretty heavy combat on the threads and he maintains his integrity every time ---without it being faked.
I think we may have a true character, -who maintains character here.

2. Alien signals from the cone:
-dude, it's plastic, not tinfoil, (to quote the 'character actor' from Galaxy Quest: '...didn't you even watch the show?')

3. Worried about being liked and having difficulty with overcompensating for others feelings:
-Again, I cite many conversations where, yes, there were considerations to others views, (no matter how viable or horrendous they may be,)
--but the bottom line was a direct, (at times,) hard line tempered with sound reason and common sense.
(He has teeth afterall...)

I'm considering having bumperstickers made, maybe a banner or two... You really need to read the man, er, dogs stuff for yourself.

4. Even the (possible) argument that he (could be,) a fictional character?
-Dude, show me a politician that isn't.

I think we really have something here, this is a plausable answer in the form of a common sense leader who really could advance Fresno, and cut through so much of the malarchy...

I bet that Conehead Dog in a debate?
could easily bury his opponent,
-and he'd not even have to open his mouth to speak, (just exercise prudence and let the opponent dig their own hole and fall right in...

He's good, He's just THAT good.

Are you sure the cone is not being used as some sort of blinder? See no evil so there is no evil.We don't need a Pollyanna politician who refuses to see the truth for what it is. Or is the cone a way for him to receive signals from his alien masters? I don't want a mayor who is doing some alien's bidding as well as the publics'at the same time. Pick a side Conehead dog!
If he is as Out of the Void says, outgoing and personable then maybe he is too worried about being liked by everybody to the point he cannot make a decision with out worrying about offending someone.
No, he is not the person for our mayorship. Maybe an ad for an old Victrola but not to lead a city.

..With all that they do to a person by time they make it to the WhiteHouse?
it's a wonder that the poor things aren't completletely gone crackers by time they're raising their right paw, er, hand...
---and then the 4 or 8 years afterwards really makes 'em really nuts...

Nope, I'd not even wish a presidential run on a dog, (Fresno's bad enough...)

...wait a minute,
that didn't come out right...

This Dog sounds like quite the character. Forget Mayor, maybe we can get a nomination for President going.

Andy, (can I call you Andy?, I mean, Rolf seems so, so, not YOU..)

I'm glad that you asked this question.

Conehead Dog is not a dog with a cone for a head.
He's an (apparent stable mixed breed,) that appears to be mostly blonde labrador retriever (he may be a purebreed, I don't know, it does not appear that he's hung up on his lineage, nor others, (again, a good thing for Fresno in these trying times.)

He's a regular dog who happens to be wearing a protective plastic collar (the cone type ones,) obviously after having some medical work done.

Now, what I like about that? (not to be morose here,)
-The dog is honest enough to just be himself, -even though he's had some health concerns that were corrected, -and still is out enjoying life, (similar to if he broke an arm, er, leg, while skiing, or painting the garage.)

-He does not appear to be vain, either. What you see with the dog is what you get, for whatever personal reason, he wears a cone, in fact is known by said cone, -but does not let it stop him in his regular activities...

(Again, this is an individual who understands his own limits, works well with them, obviously cares about their own health, but also knows that we, (nor he,) are the sum of our faults, or simple injuries.
-This is someone who genuinely knows how to get on with the business of the day and does not let (what can be used by others as a perjorative item (the cone,) get the best of him, his goals, nor carrying out his abilities.

-Bob Dole had the use of only one arm, (and people had issues with that, -Bob Dole did not, Bob Dole did what ever Bob Dole thought Bob Dole should do,
----and I respected that about Bob Dole.

-I see Conehead dog in an even more healthy light than Bob Dole, (or how Bob Dole saw Bob Dole, (or how Bob Dole saw Bob Dole seeing Bob Dole,
-which Bob Dole commented on both to Bob Dole and others who were not Bob Dole at that time.)

Nope, Conehead Dog actually, and quite humbly, just goes about his day, knowing that others see his cone, -but doesn't seem to care other than that they understand that he is not the sum of his cone, -and has more to contribute.

-Also? (though I've not talked to Conehead Dog, -nor can I say that I've met the man, er, dog in person, (and would feel a bit intrusive in asking 'what's up with the cone?'

-I think it also may be possible that, well, what if he has hearing loss? Labs are a hunting breed, and perhaps the sound of gunfire diminished his hearing to an extent?
The cone may be his own way of compensating for something, wanting to listen and be aware of what is going on. (again, remarkable self-understanding and definite personal responsibility shown:
-It's not for others to speak up, (and change,)
-you don't have to shout to be heard,
-it's for this humble servant to be able to listen...
That shows quite the opposite of so much arrogance that you usually see in politicians...)

For all we know?
Conehead Dog may have also been injured, in military exercise... He is not the sort of individual who would go flaunting a purple heart, nor some decoration for duty, (that does not seem to be his style,) -but we could quite honestly have someone who has served their country,
(or served who knows what? with due diligence,
-and, in the line of duty, was injured...
-That's my real take on the dog.

From what I can tell, he's a part of a functional, thriving family, he's appreciated by them, and he cares for them in a very sincere and practical manner, my gut tells me that he was (again,) carrying out his role (which meant serving others,) -and may have gotten injured in that time, (yet, no fanfare, no 'I'm a hero,')
Nope, just a good dog who cares, and will care again.
---When's the last time you had THAT in office?

There are so many aspects to Conehead Dog, based upon his views expressed, (which have been quite candid, -yet still have shown a great deal of true diplomacy (without being 'flim-flam,'
(-God how I've missed this with elected officials...)
-I think he'd be great, and the valley really would see this.

'But he's a DOG.'
-Yes, I understand that, Conehead is a Dog, -and there will be others who only see that he's a dog.
-They also may get hung up not only on that, but about his breed
'...He's a blonde lab, obviously a servant to the white yuppies of the NW, and will only further the rifts between our ethnicities and different social strata here in Fresno.'
--The truth of the matter is, Dogs befriend other dogs and work with them on a dog-to-dog basis.
A large dog will be friends with a smaller dog, a white dog with a brown dog with a black dog.
It doesn't matter if the dog is from a cul-de-sac 'burban wonderbread chompin mini-van sportin' family of 5, ---or what is seen by others as the COMPLETE opposite... -Dogs see through this, and a dog will coexist and say hello to other dogs regardless of who is on the other end of the leash... (We can learn a lot from Dogs in that regard.)

I understand that there will be an initial prejudice and bigotry expressed by some Fresnans because he is a dog.
-I'm sorry, but those unfortunate aspects of the area are going to exist no matter who's in office.
-They'd be upset if you had Rin-Tin-Tin in office, they'd have issues with Lassie, they'd pitch fits all over the place if a Chow was elected, (and say that the Chow was only going to stick to the social demands and interests of his or her 'people.'
-A chihuahua, Rotti, or PitBull? Forget it... they would not get past the stigma and cliche' -and not see the dog for who they are.
-Even a black lab would be held suspect...

No, I think there should not be ANY giving in to people with their hang-ups about these associations and connections.
-Just as not all dogs bite mailmen, and not all dogs chase cats, (even the occasional beagle can observe a squirrell with indifference,) at this time we have a well balanced, and capable individual who simply wants to serve his town, has done commedable work so far, obviously is a dog of the people (without pandering,) and (I think as a providencial stroke,
-and something perhaps designed into this from a greater intelligence?,
-a dog who is a breed that nobody has any problems with, who is from a neighborhood that is remarkably devoid of 'stigma,' and absurd territorial interest. 'Shaw Avenue.'
-You have residences of all finacial backgronds, heavy retail, some industrial, --even the state university, ---all on Shaw, (this guy, just out for a morning walk, probably covers more ground and meets more diversity -and knows them well, -than ANY pol suggested before this time in the history of the city.

I see the opportunity to be fortuitous and somewhat groundbreaking, -but even that as something that is sort of a byproduct,
as he's just about serving the town, and has some good common sense ideas that will be warmly received and helpful in these loud and chaotic times.

Besides that? He's a dog, He's a Lab,
-it's clinically proven fact that both the species and the breed brings comfort and calms everybody down just by entering the room, (unless you are up to no good, and then you get out, and get out quite directly.)

Further: Fresno has been the subject of so much negativity and the butt of so many jokes in it's past, (even now, regrettably,) It could use a good friend, and one who knows what it's doing.
A dog is considered to be 'mans best friend.'

-And judging by the overwhelming relationship between dog and the fairer gender, (companionship, protection, listening ear, etc.) I think it's safe to say that all involved would benefit.

-As for women and the Conehead Dog?
Seriously, (speaking as a man,)
-you see an attractive and 'available,' woman walking down the street,
-you smile, say hello, and consider,
(hmm, she smells great, is a real looker, is bright as a daisy, and just smiled and said hello
--(and whats this, squire?
-she turned and noticed you a second time?
----this may warrant some form of further communication and small talk that could lead to greater things...(?!)
--But WAIT, she's walking a medium large breed, and said companion (with keen sense of smell, eyesight, and hearing,) knows your intent and undestands completely which 'movie rating,' your particular thoughts are to be tagged...
(Any fool knows that you better make GOOD friends with that dog if any relationship worth having shall be commenced.)
---Can any other political figure accomplish this for Fresno?
(a true 'hottie,' from the valley??

-NO SIR, if you don't have a dog there, you are going to be approached and possibly interracting with every wrong type and looser imaginable, -and may just be blind to it.
--A dog makes short work out of said decision making, (and usually is right.)

Dogs seem to be capable of doing great things for all in the picture, young, the very young, old, the very old, and regular society (as well as those who are less fortunate that others, ---not to mention those who have concerns and physical or medical limitations, ---a Dog will sincerely improve, -and in some cases actually enable a quality of life that was completely impossible for them before...

Even if you started delving into the name of politicians as Truman, the Roosevelts, or even 'Mr. Smith,' I dare say you would not be able to find any public servants who have accomplished these things, to the ability of the average dog.

(I was considering not answering it, as I thought it was just meant to be a crass joke,
-but really, the hydrants?,
pipe lady, and the dog not giving them up???
Andy, please...

He's a dog, yes, but a dog who clearly knows his role in society.
He knows where he is to go, and obviously carries out his personal business in a manner that is exemplary.

-without getting into prurient question and subject matter, I am sure that there would be no concern nor reason to fret over 'Conehead Dog,' letting the pipelady care for the aspects of Fresno that she has obviously earned.
..really, Andy,,,
next thing you know I'm going to be hearing quips about '...but they sniff each others butts upon first meeting...'
-Oh yeah, like humans don't do that and worse...

Lets keep it above board and genuine here,
I think we'd be hard pressed looking into any candidate (on any level,) to find one with a positive track record, (even while not looking to develop one,) that comes close to Conehead Dog.

I've thought of this quite seriously...
For Fresno? I'm going with 'the 'Dog.'

He can always excuse his past transgressions by saying " i didnt live my life like a career politician "... hey, it worked for Ahhnold.

Do you honestly think Fresno is ready for a mayor that has a conehead? We are a mostly conservative group here. This candidate may win along the coast but this is god-fearing country. No, the dog has no chance no matter how good a candidate he may be. Plus, I don't think he could give up the fire hydrants to the pipe lady.

First off:

He's a dog.
A dog is a dog.
He has dog behavior, --but what's wrong with that? He's a dog fer godssakes.

They are expected to see things from a dogs viewpoint, (and he does,) but at the same time, that same common sense dogness translates well to regular life.

He's on Craigslist Rants and Raves as a regular contributor.
He's funny, obviously a deep thinker, -yet can cut through the nonsense and handle the most bizarre perspectives with tact. (I like that.)
...seriously, look up his entries (shaw avenue,) they are almost always a voice of reason, and very even handed, um, pawed, in their response.
--When's the last time you had that on a large scale in politics?

He even has won over the pipe lady, -and will be putting her in charge of pipes, -and the investigation, (which is sheer brilliance, -WHO better to guard the city's pipes, and prevent further nefarious doings -than the pipe lady?
-That was brilliant.

No... der hyphenator, I think Conehead Dog will make a great mayor.

I'm sure he has his beliefs, -but he does not push them on others.

He knows how to deal with idiocy, -without crushing the heart of the person who really means well, (but is an idiot...)
He appreciates the fact that the average twit is actually trying, and at least deserves the respect of being a twit (or an idiot,) and that, within proper perameters, -they too have a place in the sun...

This is a dog who has had to deal (honestly,) with other breeds, -even such fellow quadraped critters that may (by usual instinct,) be an adversary -or difficult to negotiate peace with...
(I'm sure as a dog he has strong feelings about cats, --and leaf blowers, ---yet I sense that he understands that his duties require a sense of tolerance and understanding, ---and not self-indulgence and constant petty squabbles. ---wouldn't THAT be refreshing...)

I think we have one straight up dog here, and (by the looks of it,) a lab-golden mix (maybe with a little shepherd thrown in, ---and you know that there is always a chihuahua in there somewhere...) No, this is a well balanced individual who has the fair treatment and full service of any earnest, yet not fanatical public servant at heart.

I think the dog would be a leg, er, step up on how things are run in this town.
No nonsense, no hype, no spin, no hidden agenda.

Just an honest dog who can get the job done, who wants to go home at the end of a day, find food in his bowl, and fresh water, like the rest of us.

I'm voting for the dog this year... (and am requesting a slot on the ballot box for him, -and writing him in if there is a place to do so.)

Conehead Dog for Mayor... It makes sense, it's about time, and it's the right thing to do.

You know the dog is going to have some bones in the closet that will bring down his campaign.

he's level headed, he's not partisan, and he's a moderate to large breed who (considering that he looks about 3 or 4? has another 4 years or so before his hips give out...

Me?

http://s164.photobucket.com/albums/u18/Conehead_Dog/?action=view&current...

Boyajian for mayor?

How about former Councilman Tom Boyajian? I think he would make a great mayor. Experience, honesty and competence. Hey wait!... That sounds like a campaign slogan!

Maybe she can keep the Fresno address, do a little absentee voting.

I heard that Jim Patterson is running as well.

My personal choice between that lot mentioned above would be Duncan.

Listen to Dorktown Episode 48 to find out whom Jarah would vote for...if she was still a Fresnan that is:
http://www.fresnofamous.com/node/6566

I think Councilmen Westerlund, Duncan , Henry T. and already Dages will run for mayor. Other possibilities could be Ashley Swearengin and Jeff Eben.

Michael Bloomberg from NYC
Bill White from Houston

Good luck getting either of them.

How about, Fresno's own Craig Scharton?

I'd say Jarah, but she left.