Privileged White Politics And Walton County

Beach Fanatic

Apr 9, '17 · 2:19 PM19,869

I'm going to preface this post with the fact I have never personally run for public office and don't intend to. Why? Well for several reasons actually, the most obvious being that I have a past. It's not very colorful really, a few run ins with law enforcement as a teenager (being in the wrong place at the wrong time) or the very scandalous "runaway" tag that I got for thinking I knew better how to manage my life than my parents did, a couple bogus arrests by some of Walton Counties old guard, where the charges were dismissed and an event that forever changed my life but one I was in no way responsible for. For those who ignored the facts, it DID NOT involve my child or myself, so you can quit telling that lie but it had a profound effect on my marriage.

Running for public office would have meant exposing myself and my daughter once again to public scrutiny (all the scum rises to the top when you run for office) and I just felt and still feel today that my personal life and that of my daughters is my business. I can't change the past but I can learn from the mistakes I've made and move forward. I can also be involved in my government without holding a political office and people are free to talk all the :poop:

they want but it doesn't change the facts or how people can and will distort them, especially when you advocate against most of the current elected officials in this County. I also can't be bought. I've been so poor I didn't know where my next meal was coming from or how I was going to pay the electric bill but I refuse to sell my soul to the devils I advocate against.

With that said...In 2014 Walton County elected a man I thought was less than desireable, again for several reasons. Namely, he is part of the privileged white political group who currently hold seats or positions in Walton County. I'm also against privatizing public education. Betty Devos is the worst thing that could and has happened to public Education and under the current regime in Walton County that may only get worse. I don't believe public taxpayer dollars should fund private education.

The Rader Group with whom this man was/is also employed in my opinion has very questionable hiring practices, remember the drunk principal who drove himself right off the Clyde B Wells Bridge and kept his job? Yet their website boasts "Our team provides expertise in charter school development and renewal, curriculum development, budgeting, fiscal operations, facilities, charter school board support, human resources and financial management". But, wasn't the Academy on LoveJoy Road raided by the feds in 2016? Yes, of course...www.nwfdailynews.com/news/20160712/fbi-executes-search-warrant-at-fwb-school-for-at-risk-students. No follow up on that story, it just seemed to disappear much like the Luverne Camacho estate case did and C. Jones ended up being the proud owner of that property and poor Camacho's son, who the white privileged board member said was "nothing but a drug addict, always in trouble (minor issues) with the law" ended up with nothing.

I digress...back to the Rader Group. They also boast of quite the success rate with at risk and troubled teens, some of the most vulnerable among us.

Hmm really? Is that why a 21 year old ESE student at Okaloosa DJJ is pregnant after a long term affair with a grown man who should have known better and was charged by his teaching certifications to act responsibly, left his wife and 3 small children but still holds an elected officials seat in Walton County??

AG Status, money and white privilege can't buy your backside out of the fine mess you've gotten yourself into this time Jr. Hopefully the citizens of Walton County won't be fooled again next election either.

Edited Apr 9, '17 · 2:34 PM

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Beach Fanatic

Apr 9, '17 · 2:37 PM#2

Beach Fanatic

Apr 9, '17 · 3:35 PM#3

I'm trying to follow this and I'm intrigued as I am very familiar with the Rader Group and the DUI Principal who flipped off the 331 bridge, got to go home and then beat the rap for DUI... (also had gun in vehicle).

I'm pretty sure DJJ is Department of Juvenile Justice, but what is ESE? :dunno:

I'm also pretty sure this is going to involve a person with extreme State Level connections, so I'd expect the broom squad to come out and sweep real hard under a very big rug... :ninja:

Beach FanaticAuthor

Apr 9, '17 · 5:56 PM#4

I'm trying to follow this and I'm intrigued as I am very familiar with the Rader Group and the DUI Principal who flipped off the 331 bridge, got to go home and then beat the rap for DUI... (also had gun in vehicle).

I'm pretty sure DJJ is Department of Juvenile Justice, but what is ESE?

I'm also pretty sure this is going to involve a person with extreme State Level connections, so I'd expect the broom squad to come out and sweep real hard under a very big rug...

Students who have been evaluated and placed into programs for exceptional student education (ESE) are eligible for accommodations and modifications. It may be simple learning difficulties like ADHD to moderate to severe retardation or at risk youth.

As far as the broom squad, I think some of their team has defected and they are trying to disassociate themselves from this one since one of them made the call to let the cat out of the bag.

Beach Fanatic

Apr 9, '17 · 7:10 PM#5

And where does the racial part come in? Are you not white?

Beach FanaticAuthor

Apr 9, '17 · 8:25 PM#6

And where does the racial part come in? Are you not white?

Last time I looked I was. Just not privileged and white. Didn't lie cheat and steal my way to public office.

For what ever its worth privilege means having special rights, advantages, or immunities. In Walton County elected officials believe they are immune to the rules the rest of us live by so, its not always about color!

Edited Apr 9, '17 · 9:02 PM

Beach Lover

Apr 9, '17 · 10:39 PM#71

Zero tolerance regardless of consensual status. Sounds like Jr. Is in trouble! And it doesn't matter if he has resigned already! Guidance and counseling doesn't equal sexual harassment or favors.

Beach FanaticAuthor

Apr 9, '17 · 10:47 PM#8

www.djj.state.fl.us/partners/prison-rape-elimination-act-(prea)

Thanks Morning Glory.

Beach FanaticAuthor

Apr 15, '17 · 4:24 PM#9

Go figure someone would dislike posts on a sexual predator. One would think there would be some kind of outrage even from folks who have their own less than exemplary track record when it comes to young women.

Beach Fanatic

Apr 15, '17 · 4:56 PM#10

Go figure someone would dislike posts on a sexual predator. One would think there would be some kind of outrage even from folks who have their own less than exemplary track record when it comes to young women.

Not a surprise from some of the regulars on this site.

They see you (and I and others) as crazies trying to stir it up as opposed to the reality of the hand serving a spoon full of truth.

Historically, if you go back to almost any post on SoWal or even Drunken Brawlers, most of what was outed has now (albeit a while later) is True its true... it's damn true. Sad that historically local media didn't give a flip. I've seen some recent improvement but there are two big stories sitting out there right now that they have not gotten to... We'll see how long that takes... Probably wind up here first.

Be interested to see what comes out of this or if Bill gets a pass and a rug sweep....

Beach Lover

Apr 15, '17 · 5:30 PM#11

I agree with you John G. It's not a surprise. The only crazies are those that continue to choose to turn a blind eye to all the greed and corruption in our county! It's disgusting!!! :puke:

Beach FanaticAuthor

Apr 15, '17 · 6:52 PM#12

He deserves prison time! That's not going to happen.

People should be demanding his resignation from our school board though!

The media won't touch this because of daddy!

Beach FanaticAuthor

Apr 16, '17 · 12:06 AM#13

Thr darkest places in hell are reserved for those who maintain their neutrality in times of moral crisis. - Dante Alighieri

SoWal Insider

Apr 16, '17 · 7:33 AM#14

Politicians should be judged according to how they break marriage contracts. I can't believe Bill Clinton almost made his way near the whitehouse again after his mess. It blew my mind. And this guy sounds like he deserves the door.

LOL, yea the last thing we need in the WH is a lying adulterer who disrepects women.

Beach Fanatic

Apr 16, '17 · 8:30 AM#15

Has the School District been notified of this alleged activity?

What about the teachers themselves? Their Union?

I'd think as more facts come out, some level of action is warranted, regardless of daddy at the State Attorney Office.

Beach FanaticAuthor

Apr 16, '17 · 2:27 PM#16

Has the School District been notified of this alleged activity?

What about the teachers themselves? Their Union?

I'd think as more facts come out, some level of action is warranted, regardless of daddy at the State Attorney Office.

The school district is well aware of it. Rumor has it (and that's all it is is rumor) that he is going to be forced to resign.

Beach Lover

Apr 16, '17 · 4:47 PM#17

If the school board and superintendent have knowledge of even possible child abuse they are bound by mandatory reporting. If DCF receives a call it has to be investigated.

Beach FanaticAuthor

May 1, '17 · 1:18 AM#18

Well well well. the other shoe has dropped.

I hesitate to call this woman a lady but she outed herself.. She posted last night as Bill Eddins Jr. on his facebook page saying

Bill Eddins Jr.
7 hrs ·
With my baby all i wanted!!!! Yes he's in pain but sooooo worth it!!!!!! So much better waking up next to him rather than texting
forever you and I 8866

Later, there was this...

I got word via email that her first post was on Eddins page asking me what the hell it was. I had no idea because I'm not on Eddins page so, I went to look. Sho nuff...it's all there.

The sad part is, she is obviously deranged, on drugs and mentally unstable which begs the question...WTF were you thinking Bill Eddins Jr?

Walton County Taxpayers need to demand your resignation. You have no business making decisions that affect any child in this County. You are married, you are cheating on your spouse, you had a criminal record prior to being elected and managed to pull off a win and you managed to get your teaching certificates reinstated after they had been revoked. I won't even mention the thousands of dollars worth of bad check charges because it only adds insult to an already bad situation.

Certain factions from the Republican Party are already circling the wagons saying this is a private matter, also saying he should be forgiven because everyone makes mistakes. Umm, Florida has a 3 strikes law so, he's gotten all the get out of jail free cards he entitled to.

I'm sure everything posted on his page tonight will be gone by morning once his daddy gets word of it but there have been enough copy/paste and shared comments that they can't hide em all. Enough voters from No/So have also seen the worst of it and people aren't happy.

I will admit I was wrong about a couple things...she is 28 not 21 and with the amount of drugs shes alleged to be doing I hope to hell she isn't pregnant.

She does admit on one of her 4 Facebook pages that she was in fact a student at Walton Academy as of March 2017. People who know her however, say no and don't understand why that's even on her page and suggest its the drugs.

The Radar Group won't talk because Eddins resigned. I'm told Bill had a heart attack and was admitted to Ft Walton Beach hospital about the 2nd week in March and is in no condition to talk so, the g/f is doing it for him.

With 2 short little sentences she said it all. Get this man OFF OUR SCHOOL BOARD!

:cuss:

Beach Fanatic

May 1, '17 · 8:04 AM#19

Well well well. the other shoe has dropped.

I hesitate to call this woman a lady but she outed herself.. She posted last night as Bill Eddins Jr. on his facebook page saying

Later, there was this...

I got word via email that her first post was on Eddins page asking me what the hell it was. I had no idea because I'm not on Eddins page so, I went to look. Sho nuff...it's all there.

The sad part is, she is obviously deranged, on drugs and mentally unstable which begs the question...WTF were you thinking Bill Eddins Jr?

Walton County Taxpayers need to demand your resignation. You have no business making decisions that affect any child in this County. You are married, you are cheating on your spouse, you had a criminal record prior to being elected and managed to pull off a win and you managed to get your teaching certificates reinstated after they had been revoked. I won't even mention the thousands of dollars worth of bad check charges because it only adds insult to an already bad situation.

Certain factions from the Republican Party are already circling the wagons saying this is a private matter, also saying he should be forgiven because everyone makes mistakes. Umm, Florida has a 3 strikes law so, he's gotten all the get out of jail free cards he entitled to.

I'm sure everything posted on his page tonight will be gone by morning once his daddy gets word of it but there have been enough copy/paste and shared comments that they can't hide em all. Enough voters from No/So have also seen the worst of it and people aren't happy.

I will admit I was wrong about a couple things...she is 28 not 21 and with the amount of drugs shes alleged to be doing I hope to hell she isn't pregnant.

She does admit on one of her 4 Facebook pages that she was in fact a student at Walton Academy as of March 2017. People who know her however, say no and don't understand why that's even on her page and suggest its the drugs.

The Radar Group won't talk because Eddins resigned. I'm told Bill had a heart attack and was admitted to Ft Walton Beach hospital about the 2nd week in March and is in no condition to talk so, the g/f is doing it for him.

With 2 short little sentences she said it all. Get this man OFF OUR SCHOOL BOARD!

"Certain factions from the Republican Party are already circling the wagons saying this is a private matter, also saying he should be forgiven because everyone makes mistakes. Umm, Florida has a 3 strikes law so, he's gotten all the get out of jail free cards he entitled to."

Is about as Private as any other elected officials sex scandal that makes it to National News...

It's a disgrace. What do parents with children in schools think about this?

Beach FanaticAuthor

May 1, '17 · 9:14 AM#20

"Certain factions from the Republican Party are already circling the wagons saying this is a private matter, also saying he should be forgiven because everyone makes mistakes. Umm, Florida has a 3 strikes law so, he's gotten all the get out of jail free cards he entitled to."

Is about as Private as any other elected officials sex scandal that makes it to National News...

It's a disgrace. What do parents with children in schools think about this?

I said the page would be removed by morning....it is gone.

Beach FanaticAuthor

May 1, '17 · 2:16 PM#21

And this was going on at Butler Elementary...

Christini Zambini

May 1, '17 · 4:16 PM#22

And this was going on at Butler Elementary...

Oh my gosh.... Years ago we had our young kids attend art camp and yoga camp with his wife until we started getting a very, very creepy vibe from him. He was making propositions to my married friend in front of our kids, with his wife just in the other room. Also we left Butler and went to the Montessori school. Without my permission he used my daughter as a model for paintings that he sold. I had no idea until a friend happened to buy one of the paintings. My daughter is all grown up and just graduated from college. She never has mentioned that there was anything wrong that happened, but I need to ask her. I'm very worried.

Do you know any details of what happened??

Beach Fanatic

May 1, '17 · 5:13 PM#23

Well, I guess his father is very embarrassed as is his wife. I always liked Bill Jr. and even took up for him in debates when he ran for school board. Having a father who is the State Attorney can not be easy but my guess is he needs help mentally. My prayers go our to his wife who has always stuck by him. My hope is he will resign from the school board to save his family further embarrassment, then get professional help.

Beach FanaticAuthor

May 1, '17 · 7:51 PM#24

Oh my gosh.... Years ago we had our young kids attend art camp and yoga camp with his wife until we started getting a very, very creepy vibe from him. He was making propositions to my married friend in front of our kids, with his wife just in the other room. Also we left Butler and went to the Montessori school. Without my permission he used my daughter as a model for paintings that he sold. I had no idea until a friend happened to buy one of the paintings. My daughter is all grown up and just graduated from college. She never has mentioned that there was anything wrong that happened, but I need to ask her. I'm very worried.

Do you know any details of what happened??

I was told that this had been going on for quite some time...like 8 years ago and that other kids complained and nothing was done. Most recently there were complaints made last year.

Comments I've been told were it was mostly inappropriate touching.

Beach FanaticAuthor

May 1, '17 · 8:23 PM#25

Well, I guess his father is very embarrassed as is his wife. I always liked Bill Jr. and even took up for him in debates when he ran for school board. Having a father who is the State Attorney can not be easy but my guess is he needs help mentally. My prayers go our to his wife who has always stuck by him. My hope is he will resign from the school board to save his family further embarrassment, then get professional help.

Suzanne, this is just my opinion and I mean no offense but I think this is a bad case of supporting party affiliation over character, qualifications, principals and ideas.

People knew he had written any number of bad checks ($1000's of dollars worth) his driving records was a disaster, his teaching credentials had been revoked and he was to have no contact with students but he somehow managed to get them reinstated and there is a felony conviction you cant make heads or tails of because so much of it has been redacted. Some of this stuff came out in public forums when he ran and people voted for him anyway and he wasn't the best qualified for the job, he was just the favorite State Attorney's son and his election was paid for by the republican party.

The Radar Group isn't innocent here either and they are powerful. Betty DeVous , the Koch Brothers, Campanella are all about taking taxpayer money for private education and that's what the Radar Group does. They profit from kids no one else wants or can educate either because of learning disabilities, at risk youth or juvenile delinquents etc. and profit from it. I've literally been in the classroom at Walton Academy and those are some of the roughest, toughest kids you'll ever meet. They have no respect for authority, the assignments I saw and handed out looked like something you would give a kindergarten class, if the kids even bothered to do them. Most didn't. They are angry as hell at having to be there anyway and will strike out at anyone in their path. Did I mention the drugs and cell phones? Or wearing their pants down around their butt cheeks and the girls looking like painted trollops, boobs barley covered and my god the potty mouths.

I'm also concerned with the way Education is headed under the Trump Administration (I know you're a Trump fan, sorry) and there are at least 3 members on our current board who also support voucher schools. I DON'T agree at all with taxpayer dollars supporting private edu. Never have, never will.