On Wed, 7 Jul 2004 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > >What's the process in the UK? > > Not too sure Lester. > > I guess 'local' government (e.g. city/county councils - elected on a local > basis) decide street names and what have you.
And these local entities are "pushable." More "pushable" perhaps than we might think. > I guess Chicago's authorities are similar to what we call 'local councils' yes. > As Rob mentioned, we don't really have national days like this so much. Do you mean "local" days? > Maybe our 'establishment' is a bit old school for all this kind of stuff. > > Wasn't there a thing in Detroit and the mayor became known as "The Hip Hop > Mayor" or something as his views were seen to be angled towards youth > culture or something? Yep. A marketing slogan more than anything else. > and also Robs pretty bang on with this comment I'd say.... > >I've no idea but I am sure backhanders and cronyism are involved somewhere > in the process. > > although I guess its the same for you guys. maybe? Oh HELL yes. They used to have a saying in Chicago. Vote early, and vote OFTEN. peace lks
