Word: burton
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...jump-cut to 1990, when they sell an original comedy about a bad seed called Problem Child but become dejected by the unfunny film that is made. To cheer themselves up, they write a spec script about the worst auteur in cinema history, Ed Wood. Batman director Tim Burton reads it and signs on, and when the movie garners critical praise, the guys decide to stick with their new formula. "Most biopic pitches you hear in Hollywood are about 'The first person to blah-blah-blah,'" says Columbia's executive vice president of production, Michael Costigan, who oversaw The People...
Okay, so right away, I admit I'm beginning with an idea that has been overused more than the funds in the Driskell-Burton election campaign...
Compromise, Have Burton Resign as Vice President...
Obviously the margin of Fentrice Driskell and John Burton's election makes the situation difficult. A new election is out of the question and would only waste time and result in low participation...
Therefore I suggest that John Burton not be allowed to take his office as vice president and whoever the second place finisher is be allowed to assume the office instead. Ms. Driskell should also be given immunity from being impeached by the council for anything connected to the campaign finance scandal. People will be alienated and upset if either both Driskell and Burton are allowed to assume office or if they are both barred from holding office. I believe that a compromise such as the one listed above is needed for the good of the already ailing and extremely weak...