Forget Cuchens, This Will Make Your Stomach Turn

[BlueMtnBeachVagrant]

Ro Cuchens (as a result of his not running for office) has been replaced by Sara Commander as Walton County Commissioner, District 4. So, it'll be soon time to turn your frustrations toward another direction. And for the record (again), I'm not a proponent or customer of Cuchens'.

I believe the following will more than fill the need of some of you out there. Now this is exposed corruption at a very high level both politically and financially (some already know about this)....

from ...... http://www.nwfdailynews.com/articleA...rofcharges.php

....selling the same thing twice, trade prime Air Force owned Okaloosa property for target practice timberland, questionable campaign contributions, wire fraud....

This makes Cuchens appear like a choir boy.

[Smiling JOe]

BMBV, I fail to see where Comander is involved in this. Did I miss something?

[Miss Kitty]

[GoodWitch58]

This is old, old news....and what does it have to do with Sara Comander...and
it doesn't let Cuchens off the hook. Has nothing to do with him or the sea walls.

[peapod1980]

This story is much more interesting than yours. I thought the military was don't kiss and tell, or something like that.

[BlueMtnBeachVagrant]

BMBV, I fail to see where Comander is involved in this. Did I miss something?

SJ, I was simply sharing information with those on this board that Ro Cuchens will no longer represent the Freeport area.

Since many seem to love to bash Cuchens, I was just saying that they'll need another whipping boy since Sara Comander will be Commissioner of the 4th District.

There is inappropriate behavior and then there is downright corruption. I was just trying to point out the extremes here.

Did you miss something? No. Did you possibly read too much into it? Yes.

[BlueMtnBeachVagrant]

This is old, old news....and what does it have to do with Sara Comander...and
it doesn't let Cuchens off the hook. Has nothing to do with him or the sea walls.

You're following SJ's lead here. See my response to SJ.

Regarding "old, old news...". Those guys were convicted at the end of 2005 and reported to prison around May, 2006. If that's "old, old news..." in regards to shedding some extra light on the corruption spectrum, well then, please forgive me.

Many here were way too anxious to prosecute Ro for the sand color debacle and for the fact he happens to be in the retaining wall business at a time when retaining walls were in great demand. Remember, the Florida Board of Ethics found him not guilty prior to this latest incident. But that did not stop all the Ro Cuchens bashing on this board.

Now I WILL agree he appears to have screwed up with the timing and the resulting "generation of certain documents". He apparently tried to take a shortcut....no excuses.

But you haven't convinced me that your remark, "it doesn't let Cuchens off the hook", is precipitated ONLY by his LATEST actions. Tell me that you're not prejudiced by the all the "previous events" (again the FBE found no problems with), and then I'll agree you've come to a complete and inpartial conclusion of his "guilt or innocence".

[BlueMtnBeachVagrant]

[Miss Kitty]

Been looking in the mirror again I see.

[peapod1980]

You're following SJ's lead here. See my response to SJ.

Regarding "old, old news...". Those guys were convicted at the end of 2005 and reported to prison around May, 2006. If that's "old, old news..." in regards to shedding some extra light on the corruption spectrum, well then, please forgive me.

Many here were way too anxious to prosecute Ro for the sand color debacle and for the fact he happens to be in the retaining wall business at a time when retaining walls were in great demand. Remember, the Florida Board of Ethics found him not guilty prior to this latest incident. But that did not stop all the Ro Cuchens bashing on this board.

Now I WILL agree he appears to have screwed up with the timing and the resulting "generation of certain documents". He apparently tried to take a shortcut....no excuses.

But you haven't convinced me that your remark, "it doesn't let Cuchens off the hook", is precipitated ONLY by his LATEST actions. Tell me that you're not prejudiced by the all the "previous events" (again the FBE found no problems with), and then I'll agree you've come to a complete and inpartial conclusion of his "guilt or innocence".

BMBV, I think what people are saying is that Sara Commander and this story of corruption are unrelated and that by you posting both in the post, you insinuate that the two are tied together. Next time, try two seperate threads and people will not "read too much into it."

Sounds like he was taking a shortcut. Sounds to me like he was avoiding the laws and policies which he helps to create.

BTW, O.J. Simpson was also found not guilty.

[Rita]

BMBV, I think what people are saying is that Sara Commander and this story of corruption are unrelated and that by you posting both in the post, you insinuate that the two are tied together. Next time, try two seperate threads and people will not "read too much into it."

Sounds like he was taking a shortcut. Sounds to me like he was avoiding the laws and policies which he helps to create.

BTW, O.J. Simpson was also found not guilty.

AGREED! When I read the original post, I thought it was referring to some corruption on the part of Commander that we would read in the article. Glad to see that is NOT the case!! BMBV, maybe you could rewrite your original post to more clearly state your point, as some folks may not read article or whole thread.

[BlueMtnBeachVagrant]

AGREED! When I read the original post, I thought it was referring to some corruption on the part of Commander that we would read in the article. Glad to see that is NOT the case!! BMBV, maybe you could rewrite your original post to more clearly state your point, as some folks may not read article or whole thread.

Maybe I should have substituted "Sara Comander" with the words "another county commissioner"....the point being that Ro was replaced.

I think most here eventually knew what I was driving at (and then maybe not). But we're obviously in hair splitting mode.

I'd edit the post if I could.

Peace.

[BlueMtnBeachVagrant]

Been looking in the mirror again I see.

"Is that a .....?".
"No it can't be!!"
"But look for yourself."
"What?"
"A complete sentence!"
Sueshore, only a few thousand posts to go before you surpass your nemesis.

[BlueMtnBeachVagrant]

BMBV, I think what people are saying is that Sara Commander and this story of corruption are unrelated and that by you posting both in the post, you insinuate that the two are tied together. Next time, try two seperate threads and people will not "read too much into it."

Sounds like he was taking a shortcut. Sounds to me like he was avoiding the laws and policies which he helps to create.

BTW, O.J. Simpson was also found not guilty.

I think I clearly and succinctly addressed the possible misinterpretation in my post to SJ. It could have ended there.

By the way, I did not insinuate anything. You read it that way. Within 10 seconds of reading, you'd realize Comander had nothing to do with "bad doings" anyway. Hell, at least give her a chance to serve some office time and get corrupted. Just kidding!!!.

You guys are too quick to throw out the baby with the bath water (i.e. the point I was trying to make).

O.J.? So are you implying anyone who is found "not guilty" is actually guilty? ... back at ya.

Peace.

[Liv'smom]

I think I clearly and succinctly addressed the possible misinterpretation in my post to SJ. It could have ended there.

By the way, I did not insinuate anything. You read it that way. Within 10 seconds of reading, you'd realize Comander had nothing to do with "bad doings" anyway. Hell, at least give her a chance to serve some office time and get corrupted. Just kidding!!!.

You guys are too quick to throw out the baby with the bath water (i.e. the point I was trying to make).

O.J.? So are you implying anyone who is found "not guilty" is actually guilty? ... back at ya.

Peace.

It's getting hot in here.

[Miss Kitty]

"Is that a .....?".
"No it can't be!!"
"But look for yourself."
"What?"
"A complete sentence!"
Sueshore, only a few thousand posts to go before you surpass your nemesis.

[peapod1980]

I think I clearly and succinctly addressed the possible misinterpretation in my post to SJ. It could have ended there.

By the way, I did not insinuate anything. You read it that way. Within 10 seconds of reading, you'd realize Comander had nothing to do with "bad doings" anyway. Hell, at least give her a chance to serve some office time and get corrupted. Just kidding!!!.

You guys are too quick to throw out the baby with the bath water (i.e. the point I was trying to make).

O.J.? So are you implying anyone who is found "not guilty" is actually guilty? ... back at ya.

Peace.

Take an English 101 class and learn about transitions.

[BlueMtnBeachVagrant]

Take an English 101 class and learn about transitions.

Yes Dear.

[hi n dry]

AGREED! When I read the original post, I thought it was referring to some corruption on the part of Commander that we would read in the article. Glad to see that is NOT the case!! BMBV, maybe you could rewrite your original post to more clearly state your point, as some folks may not read article or whole thread.

Rita, you also summarized my initial reaction. Thanks!

[Mermaid]

Take an English 101 class and learn about transitions.

As long as you're talking language, Peapod, "separate" is the correct spelling for the word.

[peapod1980]

As long as you're talking language, Peapod, "separate" is the correct spelling for the word.

Do you think I should have my journalism degree revoked?

[Mermaid]

Do you think I should have my journalism degree revoked?

Nah. You were educated long before Spell Check was invented.

[mahthamadear]

As long as you're talking language, Peapod, "separate" is the correct spelling for the word.

peapod doesn't seem quite herself today.

[Mermaid]

peapod doesn't seem quite herself today.

That's alright; it is always hard to adjust when you get back home from SoWal. I know.

[peapod1980]

peapod doesn't seem quite herself today.

Have another Hodgaarden and forget about it.

[mf]

sometimes i think people confuse one politician's corruption as an excuse for someon else's. just because it's rampant, doesn't make it right.

and especially if you supported someone you should hold them to a higher standard if he got your vote, not make excuses for him or her.