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DissentingOpinion
A former FBI agent and another film maker document the evil past of William Jefferson 'Bly' Clinton. Involved in selling tainted AIDS blood, ordering the destruction of Pastor Tony Alamo and close to so many mysterious deaths, Clinton remains untouchable as one of the main Vatican-New World Order minions.
10 Feb 2007

By Greg Szymanski

Former FBI agent John Peeler has talked about the evil shadow surrounding Bill Clinton as well as how he personally gave the orders to bring down Arkansas Pastor Tony Alamo.

Peeler is from Arkansas and worked near Hillary and Bill, calling them one of the most evil, sinister and diabolical couples in the history of the world.

In the case of Alamo, Peeler later apologized for heading up an FBI sting to bring down the Christian pastor, Alamo's only transgressions being he openly opposed Clinton and actually was trying to save souls instead of destroying them.

In a recent interview on Greg Szymanski's radio show, The Investigative Journal, Peeler said "people would be crazy to vote for Hillary as President and even crazier to let Bill in the White House again.

"William Jefferson 'Bly' Clinton is not to be trusted and has no qualms getting rid of his enemies," added Peeler. "His real name is Bly and he has no problem ordering hits for those who oppose him or stand in his way."


Peeler, speaking from first-hand knowledge from when Clinton was Governor of Arkansas, said Clinton's affable personality and smooth-talking political speeches are only a well-planned disguise for one of the most evil and ruthless men in the Vatican-led New World Order.

Besides Peeler, others in Arkansas called him Gov. Blood for his well-documented but suppressed connection to the Arkansas prison blood scandal where Clinton was nabbed for his connection in aiding and abetting the sale of AIDS tainted prisoner blood to foreign buyers for big profits.

According to Arkansas resident and filmmaker Kelly Duda, who documented the blood scandal and who has strangely bowed out of the public limelight, Clinton put one of his friends in charge of prison healthcare who then falsified records, selling blood labeled as healthy and clean but knowing the blood was tainted with the AIDS virus.

Both Peeler and Duda's story can be accessed through the Arctic Beacon story archives and Peeler's radio interviews on The Investigative Journal can be accessed as well.

Six months ago Duda backed out of a radio interview without giving an explanation, but it can be assumed from Clinton's prior actions perhaps Duda was fearing for his life. Since then, Duda appears to have gone underground, not answering phone calls or emails.

To illustrate Clinton's checkered past, an email by Andy Green forwarded to the Arctic Beacon reminds us about the incredible number of people who have died mysteriously after locking horns or crossing the path of William Jefferson 'Bly' Clinton.

SO YOU MIGHT VOTE FOR HILLARY? This is what happens when you have dirt on a Clinton :

1 - James McDougal - Clinton 's convicted Whitewater partner died of an apparent heart attack, while in solitary confinement. He was a key witness in Ken Starr's investigation.

2 - Mary Mahoney - A former White House intern was murdered July 1997 at a Starbucks Coffee Shop in Georgetown . The murder happened just after she was to go public with her story of sexual harassment in the White House.

3 - Vince Foster - Former white House councilor, and colleague of Hillary Clinton at Little Rock 's Rose Law firm. Died of a gunshot wound to the head, ruled a suicide.

4 - Ron Brown - Secretary of Commerce and former DNC Chairman who had a serious disagreement with Clinton . Reported to have died by impact in a plane crash. A pathologist close to the investigation reported that there was a hole in the top of Brown's skull resembling a gunshot wound. At the time of his death Brown was being investigated, and spoke publicly of his willingness to cut a deal with prosecutors.

5 - C. Victor Raiser II and Montgomery Raiser, Major players in the Clinton fund raising organization died in a private plane crash in July 1992.

6 - Paul Tulley - Democratic National Committee Political Director found dead in a hotel room in Little Rock , September 1992...after a serious disagreement with Clinton . Described by Clinton as a "Dear friend and trusted advisor."

7- Ed Willey - Clinton fund raiser, found dead November 1993 deep in the woods in VA of a gunshot wound to the head. Ruled a suicide. Ed Willey died on the same day after his wife Kathleen Willey claimed Bill Clinton groped her in the oval office in the White House. Ed Willey was involved in several Clinton fund raising events.

8 - Jerry Parks - Head of Clinton's gubernatorial security team in Little Rock . Gunned down in his car at a deserted intersection outside Little Rock . Park's son said his father was building a dossier on Clinton He allegedly threatened to reveal this information. After he died the files were mysteriously removed from his house.

9 - James Bunch - Died from a gunshot suicide. It was reported that he had a "Black Book" of people which contained names of influential people who visited prostitutes in Texas and Arkansas . Although the book was seen by several persons, it disappeared.

10 - James Wilson - Was found dead in May 1993 from an apparent hanging suicide. He had ties to Whitewater.

11- Kathy Ferguson, ex-wife of Arkansas Trooper Danny Ferguson, was found dead in May 1994, in her living room with a gunshot to her head. It was ruled a suicide even though there were several packed suitcases, as if she were going somewhere. Danny Ferguson was a co-defendant along with Bill Clinton in the Paula Jones lawsuit. Kathy Ferguson was a corroborating witness for Paula Jones.

12 - Bill Shelton - Arkansas State Trooper and fiancee of Kathy Ferguson Critical of the suicide ruling of his fiancee, he was found dead in June, 1994 of a gunshot wound also ruled a suicide at the grave site of his fiancee. There were no powder burns.

13 - Gandy Baugh - Attorney for Clinton 's friend Dan Lassater, died by jumping out a window of a tall building January, 1994. His client was a convicted drug distributor.

14 - Florence Martin - Accountant & sub-contractor for the CIA, was related to the Barry Seal Mena Airport drug smuggling case. He died of three gunshot wounds.

15 - Suzanne Coleman - Reportedly had an affair with Clinton when he was Arkansas Attorney General. Died of a gunshot wound to the back of the head, ruled a suicide. Was pregnant at the time of her death.

16 - Paula Grober - Clinton 's speech interpreter for the deaf from 1978 until her death December 9, 1992. She died in a one car accident. She told a friend that Clinton made advances.

17 - Danny Casolaro - Investigative reporter. Investigating Mena Airport and Arkansas Development Finance Authority. He slit his wrists, apparently, in the middle of his investigation. Before his death, he claimed to have found a shattering story involving Clinton .

18 - Paul Wilcher - Attorney investigating corruption at Mena Airport with Casolaro and the 1980 "October Surprise" was found dead on a toilet June 22, 1993 in his Washington DC apartment. Had delivered a shocking report to Janet Reno three weeks before his death.

19 - Jon Parnell Walker - Whitewater investigator for Resolution Trust Corp. Jumped to his death from his Arlington , Virginia apartment balcony August15, 1993. He was investigating the Morgan Guarantee scandal.

20 - Barbara Wise - Commerce Department staffer. Worked closely with Ron Brown and John Huang. Cause of death unknown. Died November 29, 1996. Her bruised, nude body was found locked in her office at the Department of Commerce.

21- Charles Meissner - Assistant Secretary of Commerce who gave John Huang special security clearance, died shortly thereafter in a small plane crash. The plane had been tampered with.

22 - Dr. Stanley Heard - Chairman of the National Chiropractic Health Care Advisory Committee, died with his attorney Steve Dickson in a small plane crash. Again, tampering with the plane. Dr. Heard, in addition to serving on Clinton 's advisory council personally treated Clinton 's mother, stepfather and brother.

23 - Barry Seal - Drug running pilot out of Mena Arkansas , death was no accident.

24 - Johnny Lawhorn Jr. - Mechanic, found a check made out to Bill Clinton in the trunk of a car left at his repair shop. He was found dead after his car had hit a utility pole. Apparently he was dead before the car hit the pole.

25 - Stanley Huggins - Investigated Madison Guarantee. His death was a purported suicide and his report was never released.

26- Hershell Friday - Attorney and Clinton fund raiser died March 1, 1994 when his plane exploded. This happen two days after an argument with Clinton .

27 - Kevin Ives and Don Henry - Known as "The boys on the track" case. Reports say the boys may have stumbled upon the Mena Arkansas airport drug operation. A controversial case, the initial report of death said, due to falling asleep on railroad tracks. Later reports claim the two boys had been slain before being placed on the tracks. Many linked to the case died before their testimony could come before a Grand Jury.

THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAD INFORMATION ON THE IVES/HENRY CASE:

28 - Keith Coney - Died when his motorcycle apparently slammed into the back of a truck, July 1988. No one saw the accident and the bike was not damaged.

29 - Keith McMaskle - Died stabbed 113 times, Nov, 1988

30 - Gregory Collins - Died from a gunshot wound January 1989.

31 - Jeff Rhodes - He was shot, mutilated and found burned in a trash dump in April 1989.

33 - James Milan - Found decapitated. However, the Coroner ruled his death was due to "natural causes."

34 - Jordan Kettleson - Was found shot to death in the front seat of his pickup truck in June 1990.

35 - Richard Winters - A suspect in the Ives / Henry deaths. He was killed in a set-up robbery July 1989.


THE FOLLOWING CLINTON BODYGUARDS ARE DEAD:

36 - Major William S. Barkley Jr.

37 - Captain Scott J. Reynolds

38 - Sgt. Brian Hanley

39 - Sgt. Tim Sabel

40 - Major General William Robertson

41 - Col. William Densberger

42 - Col. Robert Kelly

43 - Spec. Gary Rhodes

44 - Steve Willis

45 - Robert Williams

46 - Conway LeBleu

47 - Todd McKeehan

Quite an impressive list! Pass this on. Let the public become aware of what happens to the "friends" of the Clintons!

Greg Szymanski

Greg also has his own daily show on the Republic Broadcasting Network, from 11:00am to 1:00pm central time, shortwave frequency 12.180. Listen on the internet at: www.rbnlive.com Greg Szymanski is an independent investigative journalist and his articles can been seen at his own site www.arcticbeacon.com
toeg
Wow,

And I have been told on this forum that the Democrats can do no wrong, they practically walk on water.

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Do you intend to mean that the Clintons are also involved in illicit methods?? I thought only Republicans could be charged with this.

Things that make ya go hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.......................
maxanne
QUOTE(toeg @ Sunday, 11 February 2007, 9:22 pm) [snapback]85422[/snapback]
Wow,

And I have been told on this forum that the Democrats can do no wrong, they practically walk on water.

blink.gif

Do you intend to mean that the Clintons are also involved in illicit methods?? I thought only Republicans could be charged with this.

Things that make ya go hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.......................


It seems to me, that if any of this were true, there would be plenty of legal action going on. There have been nutjob wingers spreading this kind of crap for over a decade now.

This is the paper that the "journalist" in question works for. American Free Press Looking through the site, I'm not impressed, particularly by their coverage of the story about the NH tax evader. The guy is a nutcase, who has barricaded himself in the house, and is asking people to send him cash and weapons. He's not the heroic "victim" being presented by this whacko publication.

Google up some of the Szymanski's articles. He's not wrapped too tightly, imho.

But, don't let me piss on your cheerios, toeg. Feel free to believe this twaddle, because after all, it fits in with your beliefs about Democrats.
soon2b
Ah, yes. Szymanski left out the really good stuff that he has the scoop on. The Catholic/Jesuit/Jewish/ Illuminati conspiracy, the Vatican's complicity in 9/11, that Hillary personally was responsible for Waco and the Jesuits for New Coke.
toeg
QUOTE(maxanne @ Sunday, 11 February 2007, 6:38 pm) [snapback]85425[/snapback]
It seems to me, that if any of this were true, there would be plenty of legal action going on. There have been nutjob wingers spreading this kind of crap for over a decade now.

This is the paper that the "journalist" in question works for. American Free Press Looking through the site, I'm not impressed, particularly by their coverage of the story about the NH tax evader. The guy is a nutcase, who has barricaded himself in the house, and is asking people to send him cash and weapons. He's not the heroic "victim" being presented by this whacko publication.

Google up some of the Szymanski's articles. He's not wrapped too tightly, imho.

But, don't let me piss on your cheerios, toeg. Feel free to believe this twaddle, because after all, it fits in with your beliefs about Democrats.


Very intersting Maxanne,

You obviously have the "true" reason for their deaths.

Can you please explain all of their deaths so we can all gravitate beyond the question of whether or not the Clintons were responsible. It would help tremendously if you could provide alternate explanations, rather than simply a bobble-head approach to the affairs. It's very easy to say, "It seems to me, that if any of this were true, there would be plenty of legal action going on. There have been nutjob wingers spreading this kind of crap for over a decade now."

That statement does not rely on any truth, any event, any proof. It's the same as those who say that Oswald was the lone killer of Kennedy. Why?? Because the government says so, and I don't have to investigate the truth.

When you can answer the specific allegations, rather than bobble-heading current "official" doctrine, let me know.

DissentingOpinion offers a startling sequence of events all related to the Clintons. His facts are supported by dozens of news articles. Can you provide ANY evidence they aren't true??

Or do you just like to dis those who oppose your opinion??
sky of mind
QUOTE(maxanne @ Sunday, 11 February 2007, 6:38 pm) [snapback]85425[/snapback]
It seems to me, that if any of this were true, there would be plenty of legal action going on. There have been nutjob wingers spreading this kind of crap for over a decade now.

This is the paper that the "journalist" in question works for. American Free Press Looking through the site, I'm not impressed, particularly by their coverage of the story about the NH tax evader. The guy is a nutcase, who has barricaded himself in the house, and is asking people to send him cash and weapons. He's not the heroic "victim" being presented by this whacko publication.

Google up some of the Szymanski's articles. He's not wrapped too tightly, imho.

But, don't let me piss on your cheerios, toeg. Feel free to believe this twaddle, because after all, it fits in with your beliefs about Democrats.



Syzman strikes again, and there's Toeg!
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Ahaaaaaaa! You see! They're all the same!



Now, not only is Toeg stuck in his own delusion, he's willing to believe anyones drivvel, as long as it matches his own.
soon2b
QUOTE(toeg @ Sunday, 11 February 2007, 9:52 pm) [snapback]85428[/snapback]
Very intersting Maxanne,

You obviously have the "true" reason for their deaths.

Can you please explain all of their deaths so we can all gravitate beyond the question of whether or not the Clintons were responsible. It would help tremendously if you could provide alternate explanations, rather than simply a bobble-head approach to the affairs. It's very easy to say, "It seems to me, that if any of this were true, there would be plenty of legal action going on. There have been nutjob wingers spreading this kind of crap for over a decade now."

That statement does not rely on any truth, any event, any proof. It's the same as those who say that Oswald was the lone killer of Kennedy. Why?? Because the government says so, and I don't have to investigate the truth.

When you can answer the specific allegations, rather than bobble-heading current "official" doctrine, let me know.

DissentingOpinion offers a startling sequence of events all related to the Clintons. His facts are supported by dozens of news articles. Can you provide ANY evidence they aren't true??

Or do you just like to dis those who oppose your opinion??

http://www.snopes.com/politics/clintons/bodycount.asp
toeg
QUOTE(sky of mind @ Sunday, 11 February 2007, 7:12 pm) [snapback]85434[/snapback]
Syzman strikes again, and there's Toeg!
Now, not only is Toeg stuck in his own delusion, he's willing to believe anyones drivvel, as long as it matches his own.


Bill O'Rielly, er sky, talks again.

No substance

No proof

No truth

Just bobble-head jingoism.

Sure sounds like Republicans to me.

btw,

I affiliate with no party, especially not the obviously corrupt parties of Republican and Democrat.

C'mon bobble-head, attack that.
sky of mind
QUOTE(soon2b @ Sunday, 11 February 2007, 7:12 pm) [snapback]85436[/snapback]



clap.gif clap.gif clap.gif clap.gif clap.gif clap.gif You Go Scooter!
sky of mind
QUOTE(toeg @ Sunday, 11 February 2007, 7:14 pm) [snapback]85437[/snapback]
Bill O'Rielly, er sky, talks again.

No substance

No proof

No truth

Just bobble-head jingoism.

Sure sounds like Republicans to me.

btw,

I affiliate with no party, especially not the obviously corrupt parties of Republican and Democrat.

C'mon bobble-head, attack that.





attack what? You didn't say anything! rolleyes.gif
maxanne
QUOTE(toeg @ Sunday, 11 February 2007, 9:52 pm) [snapback]85428[/snapback]
Very intersting Maxanne,

You obviously have the "true" reason for their deaths.

Can you please explain all of their deaths so we can all gravitate beyond the question of whether or not the Clintons were responsible. It would help tremendously if you could provide alternate explanations, rather than simply a bobble-head approach to the affairs. It's very easy to say, "It seems to me, that if any of this were true, there would be plenty of legal action going on. There have been nutjob wingers spreading this kind of crap for over a decade now."

That statement does not rely on any truth, any event, any proof. It's the same as those who say that Oswald was the lone killer of Kennedy. Why?? Because the government says so, and I don't have to investigate the truth.

When you can answer the specific allegations, rather than bobble-heading current "official" doctrine, let me know.

DissentingOpinion offers a startling sequence of events all related to the Clintons. His facts are supported by dozens of news articles. Can you provide ANY evidence they aren't true??

Or do you just like to dis those who oppose your opinion??


Oddly enough, toeg - I read that same thing and didn't see any proof, other than the fact that these people died, and knew the Clintons. You want me to provide a whole lot of proof - but you aren't questioning his utter lack of proof. Why is that? Perhaps because he's singing a song you're enjoying - even if it's obviously bullshit?

If that's all the factual basis YOU need to believe in murder, than I'm sure you're going to want to find me guilty of killing my grandfather, my father, Aunt Evelyn, Aunt Olive, and a whole list of my friends. After all, they all knew me, and now they're dead. Another one is dying right now, in a hospital. It's gotta be my fault, right? After all, I've known Peter since he was 15 - and all it takes to produce "evidence" is a list of acquaintances, isn't that right?
toeg
Maxanne,

I'm not a judge nor a lawyer. I can neither lay down the law, nor prosecute the indicted.

What I read was compelling reading. I have no explanation for their tragic deaths. There is a definite connection betwen ALL of these people and the Clintons. That is a fact. Based on that fact, I have grave suspicions about the Clinton's involvement in those cases.

You have flatly denied any involvement whatsoever. You, not I, wrote this:

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It seems to me, that if any of this were true, there would be plenty of legal action going on. There have been nutjob wingers spreading this kind of crap for over a decade now.


Since you are convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that ALL of these cases bear no merit, I wish to see how you have arrived at that conclusion in each and every one of those cases. All I'm asking is your honest reasoning why ALL of these cases are without merit.

The Republicans would say, "It seems to me, that if any of this were true, there would be plenty of legal action going on. There have been nutjob wingers spreading this kind of crap for over a decade now."

And your response??
sky of mind
QUOTE(toeg @ Sunday, 11 February 2007, 8:11 pm) [snapback]85467[/snapback]
Maxanne,

I'm not a judge nor a lawyer. I can neither lay down the law, nor prosecute the indicted.

What I read was compelling reading. I have no explanation for their tragic deaths. There is a definite connection betwen ALL of these people and the Clintons. That is a fact. Based on that fact, I have grave suspicions about the Clinton's involvement in those cases.

You have flatly denied any involvement whatsoever. You, not I, wrote this:
Since you are convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that ALL of these cases bear no merit, I wish to see how you have arrived at that conclusion in each and every one of those cases. All I'm asking is your honest reasoning why ALL of these cases are without merit.

The Republicans would say, "It seems to me, that if any of this were true, there would be plenty of legal action going on. There have been nutjob wingers spreading this kind of crap for over a decade now."

And your response??




Careful Maxanne, you're doing word battle with a brilliant mind that has lived over seas! tinfoilhat.gif
Rousseau
Damn. I just realised that lots of people who I knew over the last thirty or so years MUST have known the Clinton's, too.

Because they're all dead as well (gasp !!)

When will this evil conspiracy stop ? bawling.gif

Toeg, this list has been floating around ever since Bill Kristol learnt to type. It's about as valid as the Aliens kept on ice in Hangar 18.
maxanne
A WEB OF DEATH SURROUNDS ME!!

My aunt Olive died in 1972.
My friend Brandon died in 1976.
My friend Dennis died in 1978.
My friend John died in 1982.
My aunt Evelyn died in 1983.
My friend David died in 1984.
My grandmother died in 1988.
My friend Kathleen died in 1996.
My friend Brian died in 1996.
My friend Drew died in 1997.
My father died in 1998.
My friend Kathy died in 1999.
My friend Flower died in 2000.
My friend Paul died in 2001.
My friend Butch died in 2002.
My friend Stephen died in 2003.
My friend Norma died in 2006.
My neighbor Dudley died in 2006.
My friend Rick died in 2006.

I ran for the legislature in 2002.
Abell9
QUOTE(maxanne @ Monday, 12 February 2007, 9:56 am) [snapback]85510[/snapback]
A WEB OF DEATH SURROUNDS ME!!

My aunt Olive died in 1972.
My friend Brandon died in 1976.
My friend Dennis died in 1978.
My friend John died in 1982.
My aunt Evelyn died in 1983.
My friend David died in 1984.
My grandmother died in 1988.
My friend Kathleen died in 1996.
My friend Brian died in 1996.
My friend Drew died in 1997.
My father died in 1998.
My friend Kathy died in 1999.
My friend Flower died in 2000.
My friend Paul died in 2001.
My friend Butch died in 2002.
My friend Stephen died in 2003.
My friend Norma died in 2006.
My neighbor Dudley died in 2006.
My friend Rick died in 2006.

I ran for the legislature in 2002.



Well? Didja win?
Gadzooks!
Wow! Greg Szymanski, of the Arctic Beacon. He co-wrote the Bible, you know. I'm sure it's trooooooooooo...
maxanne
QUOTE(Abell9 @ Monday, 12 February 2007, 11:45 am) [snapback]85513[/snapback]
Well? Didja win?


Nope. But my campaign (against 3 long term incumbents) paved the way for the Democrat who won 2 years later.
sky of mind
When I lived in Small town Montana, I actually ran for an elected position on the advisory commission.
I even won! Never mind that only 3 people ran to fill 5 positions, I did win, and have the certificate framed!
AntiFlagWaver
If you conservatives spent a fraction of the time condemning the Administration of George W. Bush as you do villifying Bill Clinton, a man who has not been President for over six years, Bush would be impeached by now.

So what is this to you, some kind of a tit-for-tat contest? You all condemn President Bush so I feel complelled to make a post condemning Clinton? Your post is a sad, revealing commentary on you, my conservative friend.
Abell9
QUOTE(maxanne @ Monday, 12 February 2007, 11:23 am) [snapback]85518[/snapback]
Nope. But my campaign (against 3 long term incumbents) paved the way for the Democrat who won 2 years later.



Why is it you didn't run again? Just interested in what you went through, dynamics, mental toll, personal toll, ect... (if any)
How did the election go in terms of percentage of vote for Dem versus long term Repub's. Since you paved the road then it was progress and close? Lot of questions on this. Probably dont want to respond and hijack this thread but if you would Id like to hear it in any form you present it.
maxanne
QUOTE(Abell9 @ Monday, 12 February 2007, 1:53 pm) [snapback]85529[/snapback]
Why is it you didn't run again? Just interested in what you went through, dynamics, mental toll, personal toll, ect... (if any)
How did the election go in terms of percentage of vote for Dem versus long term Repub's. Since you paved the road then it was progress and close? Lot of questions on this. Probably dont want to respond and hijack this thread but if you would Id like to hear it in any form you present it.


I really don't think hijacking this thread is a bad idea. ph34r.gif

Some background:

The NH House is the 3rd largest governing body in the English speaking world. We are third only to the House of Commons and the US House. We have 400 state representatives, who are paid $100 a year. The lege is in session from January to June.

I live in the most Republican county in the state. We had just been through redistricting when I ran. We were going to have 4 seats in my new district. Three of them were already held by long term GOP incumbents (including the speaker of the house). No Democrat had even run against them in a decade.

So, running for the 4 seats, we had the 3 long term incumbents, a Republican woman, and 2 Democrats. (me and another guy)
We had 4 seats, 4 Republicans, and only 2 Democrats. In this state, if there is no opposing candidate, if the candidate who is unopposed gets 10 write in votes from the other party at the primary, they are listen on the ballot as being both a Republican and a Democrat. This is important because it means that anyone who votes a straight ticket (we have boxes at the top of our ballots that allow straight ticket voting) votes for this candidate. The speaker sent out a mailing urging folks to write him in. rolleyes.gif

The incumbents were absolutely furious that anyone dared run against them. They were entitled to those seats!!

I've been writing editorials for my local paper for the last 10 years - which meant I had excellent name recognition. It also meant that people already knew a lot about my politics, and viewpoints - which was a blessing and a curse. It's a fairly rural district, so door to door campaigning wasn't all that possible. I was working 3 jobs - which limited my campaigning time.

I had no trouble raising money. I raised $1000 - which was enough for signs, buttons, and literature.

The speaker and the GOP woman (who is dumber than a box of rocks) both were the highest vote getters - because they were listed on both sides of the ballot (as Republicans and Democrats)
The angry closeted gay man and the drunk both were reelected handily.

I was the top Democratic vote getter - which isn't saying much. It really is important to understand that I was blazing a trail. A Democrat hadn't been elected in this county at that point for over 20 years. I was/am regarded locally as something of a controversial public figure - because of my editorials. I was the first woman columnist at the paper, which at that time was VERY right wing.

Campaigning is hard work - the pressure of working so hard not to say anything stupid in public was HUGE for me, because I was under more scrutiny because of who I am. At the same time, I tried so hard to be good that I was almost too good. There were things I should have confronted that I did not. I didn't really know what I was doing - and now I have the benefit of the learning curve. I'd do almost everything differently if I had it to do over.

Two years later, a very mild mannered, unknown very centrist Democrat (who worked very hard) was elected.
Two years later, he was re-elected, and we elected an openly gay Democrat - a first in this district. He unseated an incumbent who had been in office for 32 years.
In other districts in my county, 3 other Democrats were elected - two in a very red part of the county.

Running for office changed my life. As a result of my campaign I met a lot of people, and made a lot of connections. I was hired as a community organizer by a statewide non-profit. I worked on a variety of grassroots issue campaigns, both state and national. We did a huge voter registration/civic participation campaign in 2004. We trained people in how to testify before the legislature, how to track legislation - how to ask questions that legislators can't ignore...and so on. We also did trainings for candidates, on how to run for office. All of the Dems who ran in my district went through my candidate trainings.

I didn't run again, because I found a niche as an activist. At this point in time, I am far more effective on the outside.

This year everything changed in my state - we went from red to blue. I love going to the state house these days - because so many of my friends from around the state were elected to the state legislature, and one was elected to the US House. biggrin.gif
Abell9
QUOTE(maxanne @ Monday, 12 February 2007, 2:08 pm) [snapback]85532[/snapback]
I really don't think hijacking this thread is a bad idea. ph34r.gif

Some background:

The NH House is the 3rd largest governing body in the English speaking world. We are third only to the House of Commons and the US House. We have 400 state representatives, who are paid $100 a year. The lege is in session from January to June.

I live in the most Republican county in the state. We had just been through redistricting when I ran. We were going to have 4 seats in my new district. Three of them were already held by long term GOP incumbents (including the speaker of the house). No Democrat had even run against them in a decade.

So, running for the 4 seats, we had the 3 long term incumbents, a Republican woman, and 2 Democrats. (me and another guy)
We had 4 seats, 4 Republicans, and only 2 Democrats. In this state, if there is no opposing candidate, if the candidate who is unopposed gets 10 write in votes from the other party at the primary, they are listen on the ballot as being both a Republican and a Democrat. This is important because it means that anyone who votes a straight ticket (we have boxes at the top of our ballots that allow straight ticket voting) votes for this candidate. The speaker sent out a mailing urging folks to write him in. rolleyes.gif

The incumbents were absolutely furious that anyone dared run against them. They were entitled to those seats!!

I've been writing editorials for my local paper for the last 10 years - which meant I had excellent name recognition. It also meant that people already knew a lot about my politics, and viewpoints - which was a blessing and a curse. It's a fairly rural district, so door to door campaigning wasn't all that possible. I was working 3 jobs - which limited my campaigning time.

I had no trouble raising money. I raised $1000 - which was enough for signs, buttons, and literature.

The speaker and the GOP woman (who is dumber than a box of rocks) both were the highest vote getters - because they were listed on both sides of the ballot (as Republicans and Democrats)
The angry closeted gay man and the drunk both were reelected handily.

I was the top Democratic vote getter - which isn't saying much. It really is important to understand that I was blazing a trail. A Democrat hadn't been elected in this county at that point for over 20 years. I was/am regarded locally as something of a controversial public figure - because of my editorials. I was the first woman columnist at the paper, which at that time was VERY right wing.

Campaigning is hard work - the pressure of working so hard not to say anything stupid in public was HUGE for me, because I was under more scrutiny because of who I am. At the same time, I tried so hard to be good that I was almost too good. There were things I should have confronted that I did not. I didn't really know what I was doing - and now I have the benefit of the learning curve. I'd do almost everything differently if I had it to do over.

Two years later, a very mild mannered, unknown very centrist Democrat (who worked very hard) was elected.
Two years later, he was re-elected, and we elected an openly gay Democrat - a first in this district. He unseated an incumbent who had been in office for 32 years.
In other districts in my county, 3 other Democrats were elected - two in a very red part of the county.

Running for office changed my life. As a result of my campaign I met a lot of people, and made a lot of connections. I was hired as a community organizer by a statewide non-profit. I worked on a variety of grassroots issue campaigns, both state and national. We did a huge voter registration/civic participation campaign in 2004. We trained people in how to testify before the legislature, how to track legislation - how to ask questions that legislators can't ignore...and so on. We also did trainings for candidates, on how to run for office. All of the Dems who ran in my district went through my candidate trainings.

I didn't run again, because I found a niche as an activist. At this point in time, I am far more effective on the outside.

This year everything changed in my state - we went from red to blue. I love going to the state house these days - because so many of my friends from around the state were elected to the state legislature, and one was elected to the US House. biggrin.gif


Great success story. I have to admit, I fooking stunned at the number 400 Legislative reps. What is the state, 200 miles long by 50 miles wide? Dudette....if we had that many in Texas there would never be a vote...just open warfare.

Not trying to pry, but Id like to see some of the stuff you wrote in the paper. Positions, reactions ect...
maxanne
QUOTE(Abell9)
Great success story. I have to admit, I fooking stunned at the number 400 Legislative reps. What is the state, 200 miles long by 50 miles wide? Dudette....if we had that many in Texas there would never be a vote...just open warfare.

Not trying to pry, but Id like to see some of the stuff you wrote in the paper. Positions, reactions ect...


I think we have 1 state rep for every 1300 people. Our population is only about 1.2 million.

As for stuff I write - aren't you afraid to wade into librul feminazi propaganda?? eek.gif
sky of mind
QUOTE(maxanne @ Monday, 12 February 2007, 12:49 pm) [snapback]85539[/snapback]
As for stuff I write - aren't you afraid to wade into librul feminazi propaganda?? eek.gif




Abell is Military. He likes pain.
Abell9
QUOTE(maxanne @ Monday, 12 February 2007, 2:49 pm) [snapback]85539[/snapback]
I think we have 1 state rep for every 1300 people. Our population is only about 1.2 million.

As for stuff I write - aren't you afraid to wade into librul feminazi propaganda?? eek.gif



Good question. And no. Im finding things, and it doesnt matter who writes what and what label they wear or get tagged with, that have truth. Perspective isnt always wisdom however a collection of perspectives does help the wisdom of all. (I just thought that up...damn...Im getting philosophical) Anyhow, nope, want to see it and hear it. Still not a Liberal, can't imagine ever being one. But, I CAN be a damned smart redneck.
sky of mind
QUOTE(Abell9 @ Monday, 12 February 2007, 12:55 pm) [snapback]85541[/snapback]
I CAN be a damned smart redneck.




Damned smart Redneck = Progressive Liberal with a Texas twang
Abell9
QUOTE(sky of mind @ Monday, 12 February 2007, 5:09 pm) [snapback]85546[/snapback]
Damned smart Redneck = Progressive Liberal with a Texas twang



Negative, Ghost Rider....abort, abort, abort.....

Damned smart redneck = Damned Smart redneck. Nothing more, nothing less. cool.gif
soon2b
QUOTE(Abell9 @ Monday, 12 February 2007, 3:55 pm) [snapback]85541[/snapback]
Good question. And no. Im finding things, and it doesnt matter who writes what and what label they wear or get tagged with, that have truth. Perspective isnt always wisdom however a collection of perspectives does help the wisdom of all. (I just thought that up...damn...Im getting philosophical) Anyhow, nope, want to see it and hear it. Still not a Liberal, can't imagine ever being one. But, I CAN be a damned smart redneck.

I find the fact that you're now spelling liberal with a capital "L" very encouraging clap.gif
sky of mind
QUOTE(Abell9 @ Monday, 12 February 2007, 3:12 pm) [snapback]85548[/snapback]
Negative, Ghost Rider....abort, abort, abort.....

Damned smart redneck = Damned Smart redneck. Nothing more, nothing less. cool.gif




Damned smart Redneck = Progressive Liberal with a Texas twang that just might be a tad reactive about it, so don't bring it up.


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I find the fact that you're now spelling liberal with a capital "L" very encouraging



You better figure out if yer gonna flip or fly dude, cause we got yer number.
In other words, Sir Able7 sir, it seems you are respected among friends.

Abell9
QUOTE(sky of mind @ Monday, 12 February 2007, 9:39 pm) [snapback]85553[/snapback]
Damned smart Redneck = Progressive Liberal with a Texas twang that just might be a tad reactive about it, so don't bring it up.
You better figure out if yer gonna flip or fly dude, cause we got yer number.
In other words, Sir Able7 sir, it seems you are respected among friends.



What, I got demoted. Abell 7? Its Abell NINER, dude. 8 + 1.

I think, think mind you,....that an open mind does not accept or reject thoughts of a group but hears, sees, and formulates opinions based on what he/she perceives as right and just paying credence to the merits of each point. Some would call this fence sitting. I call it learning. This political stuff is new to me.
But thanks, Sky...that was a decent thing to say in light of where the road began. cool.gif
sky of mind
QUOTE(Abell9 @ Tuesday, 13 February 2007, 6:18 am) [snapback]85584[/snapback]
What, I got demoted. Abell 7? Its Abell NINER, dude. 8 + 1.





oops. sorry sir. won't let it happen again, sir.
Gadzooks!
Sky...he's not a sir, either. He had to work for those stripes.
Abell9
QUOTE(Gadzooks! @ Tuesday, 13 February 2007, 11:02 am) [snapback]85592[/snapback]
Sky...he's not a sir, either. He had to work for those stripes.


Naaa, Sir is good. Though I prefer to be called Gods Gift to planet Earth I have found that not only is that preference bullshit, I dont even look the part.

So....where did Toeg go? Ya'll done pissed off yet another one....WTF? Am I going to have to conduct a class on Compassionate Conservatism for everyone??
sky of mind
QUOTE(Abell9 @ Tuesday, 13 February 2007, 9:10 am) [snapback]85595[/snapback]
Naaa, Sir is good. Though I prefer to be called Gods Gift to planet Earth I have found that not only is that preference bullshit, I dont even look the part.

So....where did Toeg go? Ya'll done pissed off yet another one....WTF? Am I going to have to conduct a class on Compassionate Conservatism for everyone??




In my world, Sir and Mr are of equal status.
Neither are used everyday for all men.
Spud Demon
QUOTE(sky of mind @ Tuesday, 13 February 2007, 1:13 pm) [snapback]85606[/snapback]
In my world, Sir and Mr are of equal status.
Neither are used everyday for all men.

Etymologically, (I can't believe that passed the spell check on the first try) those words are from the same root -- sire, which means "sexually active male". "Mister" took a trip through French, where nouns are never used without articles, so mon (my) was added to the front.

Modern usage:

Mister -- when you don't know the first name
Sir -- when you don't know the first or last name, or for brevity

Sorry, Cliff Claven moment.
Rousseau
"Toeg has left the Building..." clap.gif clap.gif
sky of mind
QUOTE(Rousseau @ Tuesday, 13 February 2007, 12:02 pm) [snapback]85617[/snapback]
"Toeg has left the Building..." clap.gif clap.gif




Toeg is still an active member of the White Rose.
I suspect he gets paid to "enlighten" us only one day a week.
Abell9
QUOTE(sky of mind @ Tuesday, 13 February 2007, 2:16 pm) [snapback]85618[/snapback]
Toeg is still an active member of the White Rose.
I suspect he gets paid to "enlighten" us only one day a week.



PAID????? PAID!!!!!! Damn.....I DO love this country........
sky of mind
QUOTE(Abell9 @ Tuesday, 13 February 2007, 12:32 pm) [snapback]85623[/snapback]
PAID????? PAID!!!!!! Damn.....I DO love this country........





As PT Barnum used to say

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"There's a sucker born every minute"
And as W.C Field once said

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"Go away boy, yer botherin me!"
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