Yes, Hell IS Other People! Detroit Councilwoman Watson "awarded" designation.
Detroit Councilwoman Joann Watson is "honored" with my "Hell is other people" designation.
Earlier this week, in a video clip seen nationwide, Detroit Councilwoman Watson demanded that City leaders go to Washington, D.C. and "bring home the bacon" from the President. Her rationale was that the President owes Detroit a "quid pro quo" because Detroiters voted for President Obama.
Councilwoman Watson's comments have made my City a laughingstock, particularly for those who believe that Detroit's many problems have been self-generated.
For her crassness, greed, and plain stupidity, Joann Watson is "awarded" the "Hell is Other People" designation.
Fortunately, in 2013, Detroit's council will be elected by districts with two at-large positions. I'd be shocked if Joann Watson is still at the public trough next year.
Here's a link to an article on the topic: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/05/joann-watson-detroit-bacon-obama_n_2247348.html
The philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre once wrote that "Hell is other people." In the firm belief that Sartre was right, I will periodically identify those people who create Hell on earth! This designation is not a traditional award. It certainly is not an achievement; rather, it's a mischievement. It's not something that one strives for; nor is the designation won. By action or words or both, certain people deserve metaphorical, if not actual, eternal damnation. Enjoy.
