South Walton Fire District Races

She has publicly endorsed a candidate in direct opposition to the endorsements given to candidates in official vote of the Executive committee.

She should resign -plain and simple.

Really?? Since when does an endorsement from a committee hold an individual on that committee to an absolute support of the endorsement? IG, you have a very warped perception of how our party system works, IMO.
I have served on many boards and just because I didn't agree with the majortity's opinion is no reason to resign. Nor should she resign if she should personally come out in support of Obama. Many on both sides of this campaign, in leadership positions, have come out in support of the opposing candidate. Watch Fox News to see Hillary supporters who were part of the campaign who have come out in support of McCain.
Just

Just because we serve on ANY committee of a particular party should not mean we march in lock step with that party. I certainly understand what you are saying, IG, but I think you are dead wrong on this issue.

Nothing warped about it.

Howard Dean is the DNC Chairman u imagine him as the sitting chair announcing that he was supporing John McCain. Resign he would be free to endorse anyone he chosees. While a leader he must publicly support their endorsed candidates.

I for one feel that she has violated her oath of office and has destroyed her ability to speak for my party.

Can she vote for whomever she chooses, yes she most certainly can.

She should resign.

You have one more person disagreeing with you. Me. I cannot equate a local party group the the RNC or DNC. There is a big difference and not only that, the race you're talking about is, or should be non partisan anyway. Maybe you should reevaluate your position on this matter. It is one of the reasons so many moderates and independents do not any longer find the Republican Party to be in their best interest.

Andy

The major parties are both organized along the same lines.

Naional
State
County

Each has an organzation that concerns itself with electing candidates. The County's first responsibility is to support and elect candidates that are members of their own party within their geographic boundaries. Their second responsibility is to Candidates in state offices and third those candidates in national offices.

They do that by attracting voters to their party and then encouraging the to vote for those tjhat subscribe to a platform.

The only differnce in the DNC/RNC and the Local party is where there first priority lies. Without a single clear message candidates are destined to defeat and that means that they can not address those things they believe in and stand for.

Members of any party not serving in a leadership role and are free to publicly campaign for any candidate and therefore vote for any candidate they choose. When she stepped into that role her personal viewpoint becomes secondary to the party viewpoint, and she know it.

Mrs. Rees is not just a registered Republican, she is in fact one of the three "Howard Deans" in Walton County. Each party has a local chairan and a state committeman and a state committeewoman. They are the public face of our parties.

I expect a unified message from those three people. They sign oaths concerning those issues. She has violated her oath.

What you seem to espouse is the "Every Man for Himself Party" and that party will never get anyone elected.

Guess we will just disagree beyond that.

IG, believe it or not, I understand the party system. I just don't see the need for it being carried to the point you are indicating. So, we will just have to disagree. Probably its one reason I am not envolved in "party politics". As I said previously, I think it is one reason both parties, but particularly the Republican Party, is losing the support and respect of the electorate as a whole.

I enjoyed the exchange of viewpoints. Thanks

Dunelaker, check out the new thread. The Truth About Jack. I had the opportunity to see the email NC mentioned although it was not sent to me, maybe you could post it and answer about how taxpayer monies were possibly used for the failed attempt to change the SWFD charter, unless Mr. Ramey did pro bono work for the district. I would still like to know the falsehood/ lies/ untruths that were placed out there a while back.;-)

I'll be voting for Wright and Abbit. They are the most qualified and are proven board members who are for the common citizens of South Walton. I found it quite disturbing a few weeks ago when certain individuals were voicing untrue remarks about these two fine men.

By the way, how is the weather in the warm coccles of your colon? Are you serious?! Obviously, they both have their arm "up there" making you their puppet.

Be careful what you ask for. I have been generous in not saying more specifically who said it. Furthermore, it is often better not to repeat untrue statements.

Yeah, usually when you have accusations, and have been called out, you present proof, not lay down that BS line...I don't play checkers, but I'm pretty sure it's your move.

Jack Abbit and Ed Wright are both registered Republicans of which I am quite free to support.

Did you not read the post "The truth about Jack". Maybe you like your politicians dishonest and unethical. Myself, I like politicians who don't practice dishonest politics. Vote for a candidate that doesn't change parties a couple of months before the election to win votes.


VOTE THURSTON

I would like to encourage you to vote, if not early, at least on November 4. Although I am supporting Thurston and Kazek, I just hope you vote.

Just so I am not missing anything here - Dunelaker is being attacked for being a bad Republican leader because she said she is voting for 2 Republicans in non-partisan races?

Refusing to repeat untrue allegations and give them more life isn't exactly a bad thing either!

By not repeating what is supposedly untrue does not allow for those voters the opportunity to judge. If the allegation could be proved true or untrue then it can be a positive for someone. By saying there is an untrue allegation raises questions without proof. As far a Dunelaker being attacked, and the comments by grumpyfish are concerned, they were over the top and crude. Grumpyfish should be admonished to remain somewhat civil even in the heat of politics.

Just so I am not missing anything here - Dunelaker is being attacked for being a bad Republican leader because she said she is voting for 2 Republicans in non-partisan races?

Refusing to repeat untrue allegations and give them more life isn't exactly a bad thing either!

If you're going to quote someone, it helps if you do not "paraphrase." And yes, refusing to provide proof for one's allegations simply removes crediability.

And thank you FF2. Alow some advice from me. remove the log from your eye before concerning with the speck in mine.

Maybe playing sock puppets should stop.

Vote Kasek and Thurston, I will be out at Good News UMC supporting my candidates, stop by and say Hi.
Bob

Get out and vote. Stop by and a say hi. Your firefighters are supporting Kazek and Thurston, they will be responsive to you the taxpayer/ voters.

You may find this interesting. I've already met Jack Abbit and Ed Wright. However, I spoke with Scott Thurston and Jon Kazek (Abbit & Wright's opponents) and they have quite a bit in info on "cutting the fat," even "more" than the two in office have. I guess they have done their homework. Both have seemingly great ideas to maintain financial responsibility on the Fire Commission. Thurston said he had a plan to establish accountiblity on the board with regards to attendance. I don't know if that was "political rethoric" or not, but what would they to gain by "bs-ing" anyone? It's not like Fire Commissioners get paid a ton of money. From what I hear, it's almost a volunteer job. They seemed pretty sharp though.

The voters voted return Jack Abbit and Ed Wright to office.

Congrats to Jack and Ed, all though I did not support them during the election, they have been returned to office and I will support them.
Bob