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The Rocky years — Anderson ends 8 eventful, contentious years as Salt Lake's mayor
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suzyk | 4:46 p.m. Jan. 6, 2008
When a person like Rocky Anderson receives the majority of comments to the
negative it speaks to the type of indivdual he is. Before I moved to Arizona
from Utah(my beloved state) I felt sorry for Salt Lake City because of his
negative and nasty persona. My feeling is he needs to go back into his past and
deal with the demons that have caused him to become so sour toward the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has to be a very unhappy man to be so
selfish and self-centered. There are many people like him that voted him in
unfortunately. You have to feel sorry for people like Rocky Anderson. They are
frustrated and are volatile to a fault. I'm sure he has good in him as we
all do but somehow the bad has taken precedence in his actions, words and
example. What a shame!!!!Hopefully Mr. Becker will put the citizens of Salt
Lake City first in his mind and will keep his personal dislike for others to
himself instead of poisoning the minds of innocent citizens and accusing
unjustly.
wow! | 4:57 p.m. Jan. 6, 2008
all you guys putting the guy down...he was no more volatile than church ball
especially the second counselor! church--state..even the best that do get along
have ripped off by being nice across the state using their position of trust..at
least he wasn't convicted. And by the way isn't Missouri in
someone's future plans..better get use to this.
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Utahn | 5:21 p.m. Jan. 6, 2008
A suggestion Rocky that if you're upset with Bush I'd bid you to head
out to Venezuela or Ecuador and join the other Bush bashers! - Hugo Chavez
style. You have been a big embarrasment to this state. Your reception of the
President of the United States when he visited was an embarrasment. There was a
time in this country when even if you didn't agree with the political
leanings of the other party, that you respected their office and you shot that
one. I had nothing to do with you getting elected, I would've given you
the benefit of the doubt if I had, but you've just been horrible with
respects to the things the others in this post have mentioned- If you get back
on track in your life I wish you the best, otherwise I'd be sugar coating
things if I were to wish you my best when you're unwilling to become your
best. Good to see you go!
tOSU | 5:49 p.m. Jan. 6, 2008
Thanks Rocky for keeping SLC like a "Little bit of Massachussetts".
Just what we need here.
Now go get Bush/Cheney and get them to the Hague to have fair trials for war crimes.
Now go get Bush/Cheney and get them to the Hague to have fair trials for war crimes.
Dennis | 6:05 p.m. Jan. 6, 2008
What a sad commentary of one life of public service bringing contention to those
he was trusted to serve!
Dorthy and Friends | 6:19 p.m. Jan. 6, 2008
Ding Dong the Witch is gone - The Wicked Witch is gone!
Doug | 6:20 p.m. Jan. 6, 2008
GOOD RIDDANCE!!
NON SLC GUY | 6:21 p.m. Jan. 6, 2008
Isn't it sad to know your closest friend could be Ralph Nader. What a waste
of talent.
Bret | 7:02 p.m. Jan. 6, 2008
What one thing that Bush and Anderson have in common?
They united the people becoming against their leader!
They united the people becoming against their leader!
Finally | 7:06 p.m. Jan. 6, 2008
The long awaited day is here. Happy New Year!
Anonymous | 7:30 p.m. Jan. 6, 2008
"The prejudices of ignorance are more easily removed than the prejudices of
interest; the first are all blindly adopted, the second willfully
preferred.�
Pittsburgh Ute | 7:42 p.m. Jan. 6, 2008
Now that Rocky is gone, I will be Happy to move back to Salt Lake City...
Wonder how quickly the city will improve. Hopefully the new mayor will be able to work with the city council and not just waste Utah's tax dollars in pompous arguing.
Wonder how quickly the city will improve. Hopefully the new mayor will be able to work with the city council and not just waste Utah's tax dollars in pompous arguing.
Anonymous | 7:47 p.m. Jan. 6, 2008
Finally, oh happy day! I hope that Becker does a lot better job than Rocky, oh
wait, I know he will!
Ginger | 8:31 p.m. Jan. 6, 2008
Fantastic story, Jared. Firm, fair and well researched.
8 years | 8:38 p.m. Jan. 6, 2008
Boy, you people in SLC have sure looked stupid.
I'd be sleeping better tonight if I was you all.
I'd be sleeping better tonight if I was you all.
ex-Utahn | 9:46 p.m. Jan. 6, 2008
Man am I glad he's gone. He's been a major joke. Good riddance.
utah man | 10:23 p.m. Jan. 6, 2008
Rocky Anderson,
you are a tool box!
but at least it can be said you are not the typical, kool-aid drinking, in the pocket of big money Leavitt-Huntsman type our state loves to elect for pubic office
thanks for at least balancing the scales
you are a tool box!
but at least it can be said you are not the typical, kool-aid drinking, in the pocket of big money Leavitt-Huntsman type our state loves to elect for pubic office
thanks for at least balancing the scales
al | 10:32 p.m. Jan. 6, 2008
Soon we'll be rid of the worst leader in history. I understand that Rocky
will be gone soon as well.
DeeDee | 10:37 p.m. Jan. 6, 2008
See you later Rocky!
Candid 8 | 11:47 p.m. Jan. 6, 2008
Yo, Rock! It was supposed to be an exhibition! Rocky Anderson, my friend, you
have a unique style about you. I like that.
Ute in Iraq | 1:25 a.m. Jan. 7, 2008
It seems the majority of people who say hateful things about Rocky Anderson do
not even live within SLC's boundaries. Mormon culture already controls the
rest of the state's agenda. More progressive, urban citizens at least get
to decide what happens in the capital.
As a liberal man living in a very conservative state I can appreciate how Rocky made SLC look less fanaticly conservative than everyone across the country thought. I travel across the country and am never embarrassed to tell people I live in Salt Lake City. But I would be completely timid of mentioning where I live if I lived in Utah County for example.
As with all political leaders, I did not agree what everything you did, Rocky. But I know you were up against major evangelical hurdles. Thank you for a great eight years!!
As a liberal man living in a very conservative state I can appreciate how Rocky made SLC look less fanaticly conservative than everyone across the country thought. I travel across the country and am never embarrassed to tell people I live in Salt Lake City. But I would be completely timid of mentioning where I live if I lived in Utah County for example.
As with all political leaders, I did not agree what everything you did, Rocky. But I know you were up against major evangelical hurdles. Thank you for a great eight years!!
good riddance ! | 2:17 a.m. Jan. 7, 2008
Rocky A., just a thought... Cuba will soon need another "leader", and
I think Fidel (and his fellow-dictator pal Hugo Chavez) would certainly approve
of you, since you all are socialists, koolaid drinkers, and yes, members of the
"blame America first" club. Your main "accomplishment" has
been contention, and you've been an embarrasment to the city and state.
Don't let the door hit your keester on the way out!!!
Hey Ute in Iraq | 9:31 a.m. Jan. 7, 2008
That comment about "up against major evangelical hurdles" is not only
ignorant, but it also bites the hand that pays for the majority of down town
SLC. Anderson was more than happy to have the churches money as long as he
could spend it to his liking. Goes against common sense doesn't it?
Being over in Iraq, you of all the people on here should see that a tirant divides, controls, takes what is not his, and destroys public trust. The result may not be a physically destroyed city, but as you can read, just as damaged. It will take a lot of work to rebuild.
Being over in Iraq, you of all the people on here should see that a tirant divides, controls, takes what is not his, and destroys public trust. The result may not be a physically destroyed city, but as you can read, just as damaged. It will take a lot of work to rebuild.
Mr. Demo | 9:06 p.m. Jan. 8, 2008
What an absolute waste of newsprint and reporters salaries. No, I didn't
bother to read the article and yes, I'm a politically active democrat.
Mayor Becker is a real breath of fresh air compared to Master Ross.
ediddy | 7:31 a.m. Jan. 10, 2008
Reading Mayor Anderson's comment under his picture attached to the article,
"I love this city," makes me think that Cortez must have love the
indigenous peoples of the new world as he pillaged their cities and destroyed
their lives. Mayor Anderson never loved the city as much as he loved the forum
it gave him to further his own personal agenda and impose his will upon the
people.
Whatever | 8:59 p.m. March 15, 2008
People don't hate on Rocky he did a better job than ANYONE in all of Utah
so dont be rude
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the rocky legacy is: more anti mormon, higher taxes, fewer business commitments, less services, low city morale, no important conventions, higher fees, ridiculous global warming claims, more san fransisco values, less tolerance, low cross city cooperation (Davis and Utah counties loathed the guy for trying to run thier cities) and a failure to allow downtown to grow without heavy handed government interference.
i wonder how long it will be before he tries to run for senate or govenor. hopefully never. as a utah native it would be horrid for this man to represent anything more than himself and his own ego.
as for SLC being more enlightend look at your voting districts and presincts they are deliberatley skewed to a democrats favor and have been for years.
you get what you pay for. remember that SLC