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Monday, January 07, 2008

Michael Nutter Sworn In As Philadelphia Mayor

Nutter, who is a dead-ringer for Squidward Tentacles, promised canned bread, clarinet trios, and interpretive dance lessons for every citizen.
Michael Nutter confirmed his strong stance against city violence as he was sworn in as Philadelphia's 98th Mayor at the Academy of Music Monday morning.

Mayor-elect Michael Nutter took the oath of office just before 10 a.m. with his family his side.

"This is our city and we are taking it back: every day, every block, every neighborhood, everywhere in Philadelphia. I've had enough and I'm not playing around about it," he emphatically stated during his inaugural address. (H/T - CBS3)
And the peasants couldn't care less. Don't get me wrong, anyone or anything is better than John Street - who, in my opinion, will go down as the worst mayor this city has ever seen - but while Nutter talked the talk, he has not walked the walk. In the weeks before taking office, Nutter has made many head-scratching appointments. To wit:
Personally, I am glad to see a new man occupying City Hall. Is he the right man? Only time will tell.

Oh, and in case you don't believe the Nutter-Squidward comparison, allow me to present Exhibit A:

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