Last week, the Omaha World-Herald profiled Dave Friend. Today, it was Mike Fahey’s turn.
To read the entire profile, click here.
A few things struck me while reading the article.
First, the title of the article is “Fahey’s record: Budget, annexation dominate first term.” How can the World-Herald say the annexation issue dominated Fahey’s first term? This issue came up 3 years and 9 months into Fahey’s first term. A year ago, nobody would have heard of this issue.
Secondly, I was a little disappointed that Hal Daub didn’t get mentioned in the article. Most of the article talks about the tough budget cuts Fahey had to make in his first term. Although Fahey takes the heat on many budget problems, most of these problems were inherited from Daub.
The OWH also left Hal Daub’s name out of the sentence below.
While the budget battles have included a few flare-ups between Fahey and the council, things have been relatively quiet at City Hall compared to the fireworks of previous years.
Finally, the picture the OWH chose for this story bothered me a bit.
It looks like the mayor is yelling at a Cub Scout. If the OWH tried to find the worst picture they had of Fahey and use it, they may have succeeded. I think the mayor is telling this youngster to go to his room.
I’ve got an idea. How about everyone tries to come up with a creative caption for this picture. In the comments section, post what you think the mayor is telling this youngster. Something like, “When I was your age I had to walk uphill both ways to school.”
The person with the most creative submission will receive a digital pat on the back.
Caption: “…And that’s why you should wear a condom…”
“Pull my finger”
“Thats one huge head you got there, I’m serious it looks like a orange on a toothpick.”
“No seriously Mr. Friend…”
–“No seriously Mr. Friend…”
This one has my vote.
“If I EVER hear about you voting Republican……..”
“Hey, you’ve got something on your shirt. Ha Ha, made you look.”
How about “And make sure to let your father know he has no chance!”
“You can’t handle the truth”
“Who’s your daddy?”
“Luke, I am your father.”
“Hey! I’m in charge!”
Jeez you guys…we’re a funny bunch.
“Wu-Tang Clan ain’t nothin’ to f— wit’!”
“So you think you could beat Jim Vokal??”
“You smelt it, you delt it little buddy”
“Man this arthritis is killing me….can you straiten out my hand little boy?”
this is really frickin stupid
Now this is the last time I’m going to tell you stay out of my liquor cabinet. You can start drinking at 16 just like I did