Comments on: Swindell vs Jordan

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 13:28:51 +0000

So Brandi Just came and talked to my school about her beliefs, and issues that she has addressed or would like to address. I am so sick of the liberals trying to take away our religious freedoms- yeah to you it might just be a stupid rock, but it has a lot more signifigance than just grass deco. What is so wrong about priciples and basic rules? I am a 17 year old Boise citizen and i’m conservative.

By: Trevor

Trevor — Wed, 02 Nov 2005 13:51:37 +0000

People, take a look at the education and experience of both candidates here: Swindell graduated from Meridian High School and has no (college) degree. She’s dedicated and determined; but not enough to get the education needed to prove herself as a ‘well-rounded’ individual who can look at issues objectively. Jordan has a degree in political science, and has significant knowledge of City issues that are already on the table. I’d probably vote for an educated and seasoned professional in the seat instead of an ambitious cheerleader with a conservative agenda. But that’s just me.

By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 10 Oct 2005 15:03:58 +0000

Hooray for Brandi for having the guts to stand up and run. The council needs someone who will listen to the people who elect them and pay them. (not developers and contractors)There are some 6000 people in SW Boise who think that the council is non-responsive to what citizens want and bypass citizens voting rights whenever possible.
Someone serving on the Boise City Council cannot force their religious views on citizens.We should welcome a council member who might follow the Golden Rule for a change! This would be a Great change, much needed!!

By: Mary

Mary — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 03:19:55 +0000

It is a fact that Jordan is not listening to the voters and thinks she knows better than us….I think that is worse than having somone on the Council who believes in something enough to stand up for it.

By: meglea

meglea — Wed, 05 Oct 2005 16:14:20 +0000

I’m a firm believer in a strong separation between church and state, but who says Brandi will be a poor city councillor just because she is a religious zealot? Personally, I’m all in favor of breaking up the Jordan/Shealey/Clegg troika as soon as possible. Brandi may not be your idea of a perfect candidate, but thank goodness someone had the stones to step up and do something!
I can’t wait until it’s Clegg and Shealey’s turn.

By: Boise Reader

Boise Reader — Sun, 02 Oct 2005 18:25:36 +0000

Let’s see. No one else has the time, energy, or desire to run for Jordan’s seat. Brandi Swindell steps up to the plate and makes a race out of it. And now I read that some people are upset about her running? What are people upset about… she might win? Why didn’t someone else run?

Wake up Boise, If she gets elected its because you sat on your butt, and let it happen. Maybe you should run the next time.

By: Vieve

Vieve — Sun, 02 Oct 2005 17:34:30 +0000

Not to pick nits, but the state is in charge of sex ed and science curriculum, not the city.

Believe it or not, I’m pretty much on your side here. Your concern over the fundamentalization of government is valid indeed. Just be sure to aim at the real target rather than imagined ones.

By: BoiseCitizen

BoiseCitizen — Sun, 02 Oct 2005 10:39:15 +0000

OK, ok, I may have been a little over the top in trying to be humorous. However, Christian fundamentalists like Swindell have time and again showed that they have trouble dealing with an open mind. Look at Bryan Fischer’s remarks after attending a meeting with the Dali Lama for example. Ms. Swindell will be just another conservative in a town full of them. This is a woman who felt compelled to go to Florida and support the Federal intervention in what was really just a family dispute. Will she push for intelligent design in our schools? How about pressuring the school district to end what sex ed classes there may be? Then there is the propensity of Idahoans to elect anyone with an “R” next to their name. Sure the council seats are supposed to be non-partisan but when Tracy Andrus ran against Brent Coles ten years ago where did Brent get all of his money? That elephant in the corner is not asleep you know. After a spell on the council, a run at the state level then on to Congress? Sound far fetched? Not in this one party state. Our forefathers had the wisdom to ensure that government would not recognize one religion over any other. Christians do have a right to run for any office. That they have strong beliefs and use them as a moral compass is fine, but do not use the power of a political office to push those belief’s on those of us who choose to believe differently.

By: Treva

Treva — Sat, 01 Oct 2005 21:11:04 +0000

Well, this is getting interesting….I wish I hadn’t moved out of Boise. While we may recognize that the City Council can’t foster reproductive rights, or force one to get religion, it is still obvious that Ms. Swindell has a very narrow view of life and seems to be exceedingly unaware of the views of others. On the other hand, she does have spirit and I admire strong women. She wouldn’t get my vote, but it ought to make for a great few weeks of news!

By: Patman

Patman — Sat, 01 Oct 2005 20:29:45 +0000

BoiseCitizen, your comments make you look like a left wing nut. As Vieve pointed out, the City Council has no control over any of those things you mentioned. However, in typical liberal fashion, when a religious person runs for office, someone has to cry “the sky is falling”. Is it possible that someone with firm religious beliefs could be a good thing? (and by firm, I’m mean someone who actually practices what they preach) How refreshing it would be for someone in government to actually believe what they say and do what they say they’ll do. All that said, I actually support Jordan in this one 🙂