The mayor of Shelbyville, IN says only 'shitty houses' oppose data center
timpera
22 points
3 comments
June 06, 2026
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Discussion Highlights (3 comments)
kgwxd
That tab came off my pudding can.
toomanyrichies
Conman: "Nah, this data center's not for you. It's more of a Shelbyville idea." Mayor: "Just a minute! We're twice as smart as the people of Shelbyville! Just tell us your idea and we'll vote for it!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taJ4MFCxiuo
WarOnPrivacy
"I’ve seen a lot of these all over town, but I only see them in crapty houses," before adding, "most of them are rentals." Someone chimes in to add something that a mayor shouldn’t have to be told about their constituents: "it doesn’t matter whether they’re rentals, they’re still human beings." a spokesperson for the mayor’s office released a statement saying that, "The mayor regrets that his choice of words may have caused offense". Recapping: The mayor regrets that voters were offended by his expressed disdain toward renters and working class residents. The mayor did not express any regret over his unfortunate opinions, however.