The Candidate
School board candidate seeks one man's vote.46 total reviews
Comment from teols2016
Please make this required reading for politicians running for anything from here on out. Politics as it is meant to be. I thoroughly enjoyed this. Great job.
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2016
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Please make this required reading for politicians running for anything from here on out. Politics as it is meant to be. I thoroughly enjoyed this. Great job.
Comment Written 08-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2016
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I would love to make this "required reading for politicians." Thank YOU for sharing it and for your wonderful comments and those six bright stars. Rod
Comment from Ulla
Hi there, good take on this and should do well in the contest. A bit different from the rest which in itself is a good sign. Ulla
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2016
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Hi there, good take on this and should do well in the contest. A bit different from the rest which in itself is a good sign. Ulla
Comment Written 08-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2016
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Hi, Ulla. I am pleased you like my different take on politics. Thank you for your encouraging comments. Rod
Comment from jpduck
Great, punchy dialogue and excellent characterisation. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this, particularly as I am a retired teacher.
Adrian
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2016
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Great, punchy dialogue and excellent characterisation. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this, particularly as I am a retired teacher.
Adrian
Comment Written 08-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2016
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Thank you, Adrian.. I especially am pleased another teacher enjoyed this. Rod
Comment from foxangie123
Love it. What to say seriously now. I have so enjoyed this contest the most. I am not kidding you at all... You have an amazing pen when I read once twice three times, Nice...
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2016
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Love it. What to say seriously now. I have so enjoyed this contest the most. I am not kidding you at all... You have an amazing pen when I read once twice three times, Nice...
Comment Written 07-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2016
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Thank you, foxangie, for reading my story so often and your favorable review. Rod
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It's the truth. I know where to go to get cheered up. Warm Hugs.
Comment from humpwhistle
Well done. It's wise that you brought this down to a more
personal, local aspect. Everyone else went with the national view.
I like that you looked for a different avenue.
Forgive me, but I think this could use some tightening.
A few too many dialogue tags, and unnecessary motion.
Just one man's opinion.
Best of luck.
Peace, Lee
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2016
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Well done. It's wise that you brought this down to a more
personal, local aspect. Everyone else went with the national view.
I like that you looked for a different avenue.
Forgive me, but I think this could use some tightening.
A few too many dialogue tags, and unnecessary motion.
Just one man's opinion.
Best of luck.
Peace, Lee
Comment Written 07-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2016
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Well, I truly appreciate your opinion, Lee, and your taking the time to read my story and comment. Rod
Comment from Tpa
An excellent and enjoyable story, the majority of the public take for granted. Unfortunately, I live in a city where the mayor appoints the board, and you know how that turns out. Great story, a good piece of educational entertainment.
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2016
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An excellent and enjoyable story, the majority of the public take for granted. Unfortunately, I live in a city where the mayor appoints the board, and you know how that turns out. Great story, a good piece of educational entertainment.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2016
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I am delighted you enjoyed the story. Thank you so much for sharing. Rod
Comment from Ben Colder
I must say a much softer shoe than what is burning the Tv . I will be glad when all of this over with. Sick of politicts. Sounds as if you were picked for some reason. Nice story.
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2016
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I must say a much softer shoe than what is burning the Tv . I will be glad when all of this over with. Sick of politicts. Sounds as if you were picked for some reason. Nice story.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2016
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Hi Ben. I, too, will be glad when the primaries and conventions are over. Thanks for sharing my story. Rod
Comment from Debbie Noland
What a nice entry for the political flash contact, Rod. Such a timely reminder that, in the chaos of the current national political scene, there is still a place for grass roots politics. We belong to Missouri Farm Bureau, and that is the basis of our organization.
You are able to build these characters so realistically in this short space with your use of dialogue and description. You leave us with the hope that it is still possible, in a system where too much goes against the grain of common decency, for a truly good guy to win and for democracy to work as it should.
This piece and Folgers in my cup have made for a pleasant breakfast this morning.
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2016
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What a nice entry for the political flash contact, Rod. Such a timely reminder that, in the chaos of the current national political scene, there is still a place for grass roots politics. We belong to Missouri Farm Bureau, and that is the basis of our organization.
You are able to build these characters so realistically in this short space with your use of dialogue and description. You leave us with the hope that it is still possible, in a system where too much goes against the grain of common decency, for a truly good guy to win and for democracy to work as it should.
This piece and Folgers in my cup have made for a pleasant breakfast this morning.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2016
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HI Debbie. Well, you have made my morning with this wonderful review which really summarizes my story's intent. I am delighted you enjoyed it and I appreciate those 6 shining stars. Enjoy another cup of java for me. Rod
Comment from mfowler
All good flash fiction needs lines like this towards the end:He pointed at my lawn's bare spots. "Mine's an old-fashioned grass-roots, door-to-door campaign." Witty and right on topic, as it was his winning ways with gardening advice that got the narrator to listen in the end. Hell, this old fella was so plausible I'd have voted for him in the end. Having chaired school boards and been a school principal myself, I'd endorse everything he said. That the listener voted for him and won gave a feel good ending to well devised political story. That you say the community won, was icing on the cake. I like your novel approach to this topic, writing about a grassroots' political campaign at the grassroots level of winning endorsement. Big change from the 'Trump' bashing seen everywhere else, yet as valid a political flash fiction as any. Extremely well written. Best of luck.
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2016
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All good flash fiction needs lines like this towards the end:He pointed at my lawn's bare spots. "Mine's an old-fashioned grass-roots, door-to-door campaign." Witty and right on topic, as it was his winning ways with gardening advice that got the narrator to listen in the end. Hell, this old fella was so plausible I'd have voted for him in the end. Having chaired school boards and been a school principal myself, I'd endorse everything he said. That the listener voted for him and won gave a feel good ending to well devised political story. That you say the community won, was icing on the cake. I like your novel approach to this topic, writing about a grassroots' political campaign at the grassroots level of winning endorsement. Big change from the 'Trump' bashing seen everywhere else, yet as valid a political flash fiction as any. Extremely well written. Best of luck.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2016
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I am extremely pleased that my story resonated with someone who knows education as well as you. I truly appreciate your comments and your praise. Rod
Comment from Bryana
This election was fun to read in comparison
with the other one where people call each
other names, insult women, people of color
and change comments when he realizes it was
wrong.
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2016
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This election was fun to read in comparison
with the other one where people call each
other names, insult women, people of color
and change comments when he realizes it was
wrong.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2016
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Thank you so much for sharing my story, Bryana. I am delighted it was fun to read. Rod
