On a lighter note - Charleston Mayor Joe Riley is very visible

[malaise]

He's always impeccably dressed - I've seen him in the morning suit, the afternoon suit and the black mourning suit...all in one day.

[blm]

1. That's typical Charleston.

Typical for summer.

[malaise]

2. Quite a lesson for me

Thanks

[blm]

4. Pretty damn hot and humid.

And too formal to wear shorts. ; )

[mcar]

3. He seems to be doing a wonderful job through this

A true gentleman.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

5. He is a great mayor.

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[woolldog]

6. No photos OP?

Then I don't believe you.

[elleng]

7. And he's a DEMOCRAT!

[malaise]

8. He just told the CNN reporter that it's time for

gun control laws. I think he's participating in the service from Mother Emanuel - dressed in a black suit this morning.

[elleng]

12. a fine person,

glad he's recognized there.

[MoonRiver]

9. I really like that guy!

Glad he is a major spokesman for Charleston. Makes me feel better about the place.

[ananda]

10. He was on TV this morning trying to make Charleston look better.

He kept emphasizing that the shooter wasn't from Charleston
and went on and on about what a good place Charleston was,
how people of all races are grieving, and how the community
is healing.

I'd say he's a good tool.

[malaise]

11. Saw him

I'm actually watching the service on CNN - nice music as always

[DemocraticWing]

13. Riley once walked from Charleston to Columbia to protest the flying of the Confederate Flag.

It took him five days, but I think we know he's on the right side. Get outside the city limits though, and people seem less favorable.