I don't think the notion that C. Jones is behind this is that far fetched. I think its entirely possible and wouldn't put it past her because I truly believe she is just that evil. I've known that woman many many years and I know what she as well as her husband are capable of. Ms. Jones has completely destroyed public trust and confidence while cavorting around the County with T. Anderson making her personal agenda abundantly clear. I do however still believe the more likely culprit is Mike Huckabee. That's just my opinion.
I am aware of everything you have written about Bill Fletcher and Ms. Nipper from having visited their websites and listened to the WCTA candidate forum.They both have several things still going for them IMO. Neither of them are born and raised in Walton County and couldn't be considered "good ole boys", they have not been re-cycled in County Government for decades and neither seem to have any apparent hidden agendas in running for public office. I have not ruled them out completely based on those fliers but in my mind those fliers raised a huge red flag and again, its not an unlikely scenario that it was done by career politicians who know they have the votes to keep things as they are if Chapman and Imfield are re-elected. I am also aware of Mr. Fletcher's many contributions and work in our Community and Ms. Nipper's military career. My angst against Ms. Nipper is that I think she lacks the experience of "community" and civic mindedness or service in the Community but has very impressive military credentials. (I hope that makes sense.) If you recall, Mr. Imfield came to Walton County with impeccable credentials with the FBI and financial management and look what that got us. (At least a million dollars of taxpayer money simply gone and not a soul held accountable.) Mr. Imfield is also very hostile and has a volatile disposition that I think is uncalled given that he was elected to serve the people he is so hostile against! Chapman was/is simply a re-cycled "good ole boy". Can't really say much negative about him because I do think he was an OK cop, a personable sort but also lacking in experience. I just think he was/has been in over his head and has been led by people who have agendas that are not necessarily in the best interest of the County as a whole.
Back to the fliers...Walton County (as backward as it still is) is NOT a 3rd world country where we have to fear retribution from our government. We don't risk being imprisoned, brutally beaten, having our fingernails or toenails removed or water boarded for our political beliefs. I understand people want change but hiding in the shadows is what people did to avoid concentration camps! Its NOT what we do as a society in America. We have nothing to hide and nothing to fear. Be LOUD and be PROUD about who and what you are and what you want to see accomplished for yourselves, your Community and who you want to see elected to govern where you live, work and play. Anything less than that is SUSPECT. The fact people want to remain in the shadows calling for reform is SUSPECT and it is NOT the way to achieve OPEN, HONEST GOVERNMENT.
I also said I believe Mr. Fletcher does not know whose behind those fliers. I believe that but I also believe the way to OPEN HONEST GOVERNMENT shouldn't be to encourage hidden behavior (the fliers) with gratitude. Run on your own merits, what you have personally accomplished, what you have personally done to keep your campaign open honest and in the sunshine. Be you, be honest, be sincere and if elected continue the principals and beliefs that you stood for before you got elected.
