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It is my understanding that the district court in Colbert County handles a lot of cases involving children. Two of the candidates do not have children.

I remember how much my life changed when I had children. My entire perspective and outlook changed, my priorities shifted, and I viewed the decisions that other people made in regards to their families differently.

I hope that the two candidates without children are blessed with them one day. However, until that time, I don't think that they have the life experience to be the judge in a family court. The family court judge needs to be someone who truly can place themselves in the shoes of the families in that courtroom before making a decision.
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Jug makes a bit deal about the problems in Lauderdale and boy do we have them. The family court judge got elected here because he was better at gladhanding than the Christian judge we had. This new judge promised to save marriages.

Well, he since divorced his wife, his kids don't speak to him and he gave a married (then) woman a job that he created. I'll let you fill in the blanks on that one. When it all came to light he went before his church and apologized and stated he wouldn't run again. Guess what?

So being married and having kids don't always make the best judges.
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So being married and having kids don't always make the best judges

And I suppose being a "christian" makes one a better judge? WHY do so many want to bring religion into the courts and government yet the same ones scream so loudly when the same courts and government intervene into religious ground?
Should we not keep religion and courts/government seperate? I don't understand.
I think what's more important is how someone treats the family they have. I don't think the number of children you've been blessed with should play a factor in how you comprehend the law. There are parents in this world that don't deserve to be parents because of the way they treat their children. There are also people who would obviously make wonderful parents but are still waiting on their miracles to arrive. And of course there are people who are unable to have children all together, or choose not to for that matter, but are still able to be excellent role models to the young people in their lives. Family, in the sense of the court, has more to do with compassion and understanding than genetics. I think this post was just another attempt to discredit candidates, in this case, candidates that do not have children. It doesn't take a judge to be a parent, and it doesn't take a parent to be a judge.
While having experience raising children is a very important factor when choosing a judge to preside and make rulings over family issues it is certainly not the only factor. A judge presiding over a family court must go outside written laws from time to time and make choices about what they feel is best for a child which is an area that there are no clear cut written laws on. How can someone without experience in a parental role make such a decision? At the same time if I had a choice between a parent with questionable character and/or wisdom and a candidate with no children that exhibits decent morals and common sense then I would go with the non-parent.
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Originally posted by Teena Applegate:
I think what's more important is how someone treats the family they have. I don't think the number of children you've been blessed with should play a factor in how you comprehend the law. There are parents in this world that don't deserve to be parents because of the way they treat their children. There are also people who would obviously make wonderful parents but are still waiting on their miracles to arrive. And of course there are people who are unable to have children all together, or choose not to for that matter, but are still able to be excellent role models to the young people in their lives. Family, in the sense of the court, has more to do with compassion and understanding than genetics. I think this post was just another attempt to discredit candidates, in this case, candidates that do not have children. It doesn't take a judge to be a parent, and it doesn't take a parent to be a judge.


Perhaps if Chad Coker was a parent, he wouldn't have taken Taft Miles' case.
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Originally posted by paw-paw:
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So being married and having kids don't always make the best judges

And I suppose being a "christian" makes one a better judge? WHY do so many want to bring religion into the courts and government yet the same ones scream so loudly when the same courts and government intervene into religious ground?
Should we not keep religion and courts/government seperate? I don't understand.


Take a look at our country and government. Do you think it's a good time to kick God out?
God was kicked out a long time ago and look what it has gotten us. All the libs want to blame soda in schools for making kids fat, but kids have gotten progressively fatter since God was kicked out of schools. I don't believe either has anything to do with fat kids. Blame the parents for raising kids who'd rather be inside under the air conditioner, eating and playing computer games all day.
How's that for high-jacking a thread?
My point is this; ever since this country has chosen to turn a deaf ear to God, things have progressively gotten worse. Whether you're a Christian or not, you cannot deny this fact.
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Originally posted by paw-paw:
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So being married and having kids don't always make the best judges

And I suppose being a "christian" makes one a better judge? WHY do so many want to bring religion into the courts and government yet the same ones scream so loudly when the same courts and government intervene into religious ground?
Should we not keep religion and courts/government seperate? I don't understand.
Yes, we should Paw-Paw!
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Originally posted by paw-paw:
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So being married and having kids don't always make the best judges

And I suppose being a "christian" makes one a better judge? WHY do so many want to bring religion into the courts and government yet the same ones scream so loudly when the same courts and government intervene into religious ground?
Should we not keep religion and courts/government seperate? I don't understand.


Just leaving any "Christian beliefs" out of it, Judge Smith never left his wife for another woman and his kids still speak to him as far as I know and he never gave some gf a cush job with my money. So even if he was an athiest, he's a much better man in those depts.

Now back to subject.
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Originally posted by deshlertigermom:
It is my understanding that the district court in Colbert County handles a lot of cases involving children. Two of the candidates do not have children.

I remember how much my life changed when I had children. My entire perspective and outlook changed, my priorities shifted, and I viewed the decisions that other people made in regards to their families differently.

I hope that the two candidates without children are blessed with them one day. However, until that time, I don't think that they have the life experience to be the judge in a family court. The family court judge needs to be someone who truly can place themselves in the shoes of the families in that courtroom before making a decision.
I THINK IT IS A PLUS FOR A GOOD JUDGE TO HAVE CHILDREN,,,IF I WENT TO COURT WITH MY CHILD I WOULD WANT TO KNOW I HAD A JUDGE WITH THAT EXTRA EXPERIENCE OF BEING A FATHER,,,RAISING CHILDREN DEFINATELY GIVES YOU THAT EXTRA EXPERIENCE,,,THAT IS ONE IMPORTANT QUALIFICATION IN MY OPINION,,,
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Originally posted by paw-paw:
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So being married and having kids don't always make the best judges

And I suppose being a "christian" makes one a better judge? WHY do so many want to bring religion into the courts and government yet the same ones scream so loudly when the same courts and government intervene into religious ground?
Should we not keep religion and courts/government seperate? I don't understand.
TOTALLY DISAGREE WITH YOU,,,A TRUE CHRISTIAN WILL ALWAYS MAKE A BETTER JUDGE NO MATTER WHAT,,,ENOUGH SAID,,,WE NEED MORE JUDGES WITH GOOD MORALS WE CAN TRUST!!!
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Originally posted by Tomme73:
God was kicked out a long time ago and look what it has gotten us. All the libs want to blame soda in schools for making kids fat, but kids have gotten progressively fatter since God was kicked out of schools. I don't believe either has anything to do with fat kids. Blame the parents for raising kids who'd rather be inside under the air conditioner, eating and playing computer games all day. SOOOOOOOOO TRUE!!!
How's that for high-jacking a thread?
My point is this; ever since this country has chosen to turn a deaf ear to God, things have progressively gotten worse. Whether you're a Christian or not, you cannot deny this fact.
Take a look at our country and government. Do you think it's a good time to kick God out?
I never said kick God out of anything. It's just the one-sided thinking of some people.
They don't want the government to have anything to do with any religion (as it should be)
But, at the same time, they want to infuse religion into public office. The constitution directs seperation of church and state. It MUST go both ways,
We all have a sin nature and its hard enough as as a Christian to not get caught up in worldly things, situations, and even dishonesty...
I can't fatham how any non-christian Judge would rule on a case that they have no conviction from God (that only a Christian has) when they are doing something they shouldn't or ruling based on the Buddy system not the Law. only my personal opinion(as a christian) and I think God should be a factor in all Politics and I want to know who is and is not a Christian, before I vote for any Democrat or Republican!
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Originally posted by Trutooit-II:

Well, he since divorced his wife, his kids don't speak to him and he gave a married (then) woman a job that he created. I'll let you fill in the blanks on that one. When it all came to light he went before his church and apologized and stated he wouldn't run again. Guess what?

So being married and having kids don't always make the best judges.


Trutooit-II, are you just lying or are you sadly misinformed. The former family court judge rarely conducted his court exhibiting Christian beliefs and was a disgrace to the Judiciary - that is why he was defeated.
The current family court judge has a very good relationship with both of his children. I have spoken with both of them this week, both in the good company of their very fine father.
bubba, I know you didn't like Judge Smith and I don't like Sandlin. I took my info from what I've been told and read on the Courhouse forum. Any voter in any election should read the courthouse forum for a real eyeful.

If Sandlin and his kids have made up, great I suppose. He's still divorced, and Judge Smith is still married to his one and only wife. Who's the winner?
I am just stunned that the people in this area really feel that you should be a parent in order to have the experience required to do this job. Again, this is an arguable issue that establishes that anyone in the future can go forth into this courtroom and defend themselves by saying, well you can't rule effectively, you don't know what it's like to be black, or handicapped, or Atheist, or __________. Isn't it more important to us as a region of people that we should want the best person to do the best they can not to be limited by emotion or personal experience or whatever else is the identifying reason. But that we elect an IMPARTIAL judge that relies on the law as we have agreed to abide by to reason through cases and come to a judgement that is based on FACT and LAWS. If you want your candidate to be responsible for a job that is based on their parenting qualifications then encourage those people to participate in CASA and roles in the court that would enable them to really pull from their experience as parents to provide guidance to children who don't have a mother or father to provide that to them. Our Judge doesn't need to be someone that will rely on their heartstrings being pulled when ruling. They need to be fair and impartial and respect our laws so that our families get the rulings that are written to provide such. That is the responsibility of the judge. If you don't like the way that the job is written then maybe your candidate would be better campaigning in a political arena that allows them to change those laws so that emotional reasoning is a viable way to judge someone. I guarantee you that child abusers and pedophiles won't need representation because we can make it real easy for them to never plague society again. Wink
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Originally posted by ferrellj:
Take a look at our country and government. Do you think it's a good time to kick God out?


That has got to be one of the most ridiculous statements ever. No human being can keep God out of anything or keep God from anyone else.



I agree totally with you. ferrellj and a lot of others on these forums are misguided Christian Nationists who, if they had their way, would allow government (in which which most of them place little trust or confidence)to permit government agents (e.g. public school officialdom) to tell their children when to pray, what to pray about, where to pray, and who or what to pray to. Go figure.
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Originally posted by Tomme73:
God was kicked out a long time ago and look what it has gotten us. All the libs want to blame soda in schools for making kids fat, but kids have gotten progressively fatter since God was kicked out of schools. I don't believe either has anything to do with fat kids. Blame the parents for raising kids who'd rather be inside under the air conditioner, eating and playing computer games all day. SOOOOOOOOO TRUE!!!
How's that for high-jacking a thread?
My point is this; ever since this country has chosen to turn a deaf ear to God, things have progressively gotten worse. Whether you're a Christian or not, you cannot deny this fact.
no you can't deny that fact or the fact that we would be better off with a christian judge,,as I have said before,,putting God first would sure make a great qualificatin for a court judge,,,having said this my vote will definately be with Mr.Milam,,seems to be the most Qualified,,,
This just in!!!New candidates for Colbert County District judge have entered the race! They are as follows


Andrea Yates-Mother of five

Scott Peterson-Expecting the birth of a son

Susan Smith-Mother of two beautiful boys

So lets all give a big hand to these loving parents who will have the knowledge and wisdom to lead Colbert County into the future.
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Originally posted by nhiswill:
We all have a sin nature and its hard enough as as a Christian to not get caught up in worldly things, situations, and even dishonesty...
I can't fatham how any non-christian Judge would rule on a case that they have no conviction from God (that only a Christian has) when they are doing something they shouldn't or ruling based on the Buddy system not the Law. only my personal opinion(as a christian) and I think God should be a factor in all Politics and I want to know who is and is not a Christian, before I vote for any Democrat or Republican!
couldn't have put it any better myself,,,my vote would be with a christian,,,
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Originally posted by rexkwondo72:
This just in!!!New candidates for Colbert County District judge have entered the race! They are as follows


Andrea Yates-Mother of five

Scott Peterson-Expecting the birth of a son

Susan Smith-Mother of two beautiful boys

So lets all give a big hand to these loving parents who will have the knowledge and wisdom to lead Colbert County into the future.
I think we all know that is not the case with the canidates we have before us the parents you refer to above could not be true christians or in my eyes not even real parents quite obviously,,,all the canidates running for this position seem to be good people some are just better qualified,,,and in my oppinion being a parent and christian are top qualifications,,
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Originally posted by rexkwondo72:
This just in!!!New candidates for Colbert County District judge have entered the race! They are as follows


Andrea Yates-Mother of five

Scott Peterson-Expecting the birth of a son

Susan Smith-Mother of two beautiful boys

So lets all give a big hand to these loving parents who will have the knowledge and wisdom to lead Colbert County into the future.


Best laugh I've had all day. I will say I had sympathy for Andrea Yates. I believe she had a true mental illness. The other two--world would be better off without them.

Being a parent is sometimes just being an egg or sperm donor. I'm not saying that's the case here with these three who have children, but I would put that at the bottom of the list, if on the list at all.

There are two that I would never vote for, for reasons stated here by others. I would automatically narrow the field to Johnson, Coker and Parker.
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Originally posted by gspeaks:
no you can't deny that fact or the fact that we would be better off with a christian judge,,as I have said before,,putting God first would sure make a great qualificatin for a court judge,,,having said this my vote will definately be with Mr.Milam,,seems to be the most Qualified,,,


Such a qualification would be a direct violation of our constitution.

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U.S. Constitution, Article VI:
The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the members of the several state legislatures, and all executive and judicial officers, both of the United States and of the several states, shall be bound by oath or affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States.
Hi all,

I have not read all the posts on this discussion; but, from the title one thing pops to mind immediately: Roman Catholic priests council married couples and soon to be married couples on marriage -- and none of the priest have ever been married.

Okay, maybe except for those who became priest later in life after their wife died -- but, that number is minute.

So, if a priest who has taken, and we assume lived up to, a vow of celibacy, can council couples on married life -- why can't a judge who has not been married be a family court judge?

I don' really see any difference.

God bless, have a wonderful, blessed day,

Bill

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You certainly don't have to be a parent to be a good judge. But Being a parent should make you a better judge. Especially since the district court judge handles a large number of child support, custody, and other juvenile and family court cases.

If the district court judge is going to make decisions affecting families, then it helps if they also have the experience of being a parent.
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Originally posted by John1979:
You certainly don't have to be a parent to be a good judge. But Being a parent should make you a better judge. Especially since the district court judge handles a large number of child support, custody, and other juvenile and family court cases.

If the district court judge is going to make decisions affecting families, then it helps if they also have the experience of being a parent.


This was the point I made when when the Shoalanda/BS gang was publicly assaulting Milam.
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Originally posted by gspeaks:
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Originally posted by Tomme73:
God was kicked out a long time ago and look what it has gotten us. All the libs want to blame soda in schools for making kids fat, but kids have gotten progressively fatter since God was kicked out of schools. I don't believe either has anything to do with fat kids. Blame the parents for raising kids who'd rather be inside under the air conditioner, eating and playing computer games all day. SOOOOOOOOO TRUE!!!
How's that for high-jacking a thread?
My point is this; ever since this country has chosen to turn a deaf ear to God, things have progressively gotten worse. Whether you're a Christian or not, you cannot deny this fact.
no you can't deny that fact or the fact that we would be better off with a christian judge,,as I have said before,,putting God first would sure make a great qualificatin for a court judge,,,having said this my vote will definately be with Mr.Milam,,seems to be the most Qualified,,,


you contradicted yourself
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Originally posted by Ang4Blake:
I have heard of Sholanda, but you mention BS gang. Is that like the “bull S***” gang? Roll Eyes


Black Sheep, a gang of troublemakers who were thrown off this forum. The black sheep along with Trutooit/shoalanda speaks are pulling for Tina Parker. Most live in Lauderdale county.


are you a black sheep? seems as though you have been kicked off these forums once or twice.
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Originally posted by Jugflier:
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Originally posted by Ang4Blake:
I have heard of Sholanda, but you mention BS gang. Is that like the “bull S***” gang? Roll Eyes


Black Sheep, a gang of troublemakers who were thrown off this forum. The black sheep along with Trutooit/shoalanda speaks are pulling for Tina Parker. Most live in Lauderdale county.


are you a black sheep? seems as though you have been kicked off these forums once or twice.


You need to get your seemer checked, I think it's out of whack. No I am not, nor have I ever been a BS.
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Originally posted by rexkwondo72:
Heres two more candidates for Colbert County District Court! Two more parents


Some really sick people there. Problem is Rex, you are using hyperbole to try to make you're point. Now if you have evidence that any of the candidates are abusing their children, then lets have it. As far as I know, none of your examples are memebers of the alabama bar association and do not meet the minimum requirements under the law for the office.

Once again a totally absurd argument, rooted in insanity.
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Originally posted by rexkwondo72:
No the fact is that some on here have said that if you are not a parent then you are not qualified to serve as judge. Well using that logic then they would have to say that these two are more qualified than Coker or Parker. Do you people see how dumb your argument is?


Actually, it's your argument that's stupid.
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Originally posted by rexkwondo72:
Can`t refute my argument can you? How about admitting that you guys are WRONG about the whole only a parent can be a judge thing. Thanks Big Grin


First of all, your straw man is falling flat. You deal in extremes, here is a reality check for you. No one ever said that you couldn't be a judge is you wasn't a parent. What they said was that is was plus when it came to juvenile court.

You can retire you're straw man now.
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Originally posted by rexkwondo72:
Hell Jug even you said it check out what Juggy said Now are you going to recant your statement or are you going to keep on lying? By the way I live in Muscle Shoals.


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Have real experience in raising children is cricial in this court for the purpose of dealing with rebellious children and dysfunctional families." This is what Juggy said.


So Rex, Have you ever been in this particular court for any juvenile case? I have, on several occasions. One in perticular involved vandalism by some youth on my property.
I would say that experience with children IS crucial, and a plus in the qualifications of ANY candidate for this court.
The fact that you don't see that shows your prejudice, most everyone else can see it.
No prejudice here Juggy. In fact I believe all of the candidates are qualified to run. Democrat and republican. All except one. And that one is Mr. Milam. He is not qualified because of the moronic statement he made in the Shoals Insider. If someone is that dumb to make a statement like that then I do not trust him to decide the fate of individuals in the court.
It just looks like more scandalous muckraking to me. It don't suprise me at all, i've been warning you people about SS and their agenda. There will most likely be more of this.

No mention of who is actually raising this child. What family memeber. And it is possible, he believes his mother is not capable of raising the children. After all, with his age, she would have to be quite old.
This article clearly does not answer any questions, give any reasons, it only judges the appearances, not the substance. This is another fine example of what Shoalanda Speaks blog really is, it's an agenda filled slander blog, with an obsession for the Colbert judges race when they all live in Lauderdale county.
This is pitiful ! Another of Tina Parkers people slinging mud. Yes you posted that he had a son, but no longer has him. Did you explain WHY he is no longer with him? No you did not, you have no idea the situation. And Mrs. Parker, UNTIL you walk in Mr. Milam’s or anyone elses shoes, you really shouldn’t judge anyone. I am sure you have “skeletons in your closet” that you are hoping doesn’t come out. Guess we will see Roll Eyes

And for the record: SHOALANDA SPEAKS IS A JOKE!
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Originally posted by Ang4Blake:
This is pitiful ! Another of Tina Parkers people slinging mud. Yes you posted that he had a son, but no longer has him. Did you explain WHY he is no longer with him? No you did not, you have no idea the situation. And Mrs. Parker, UNTIL you walk in Mr. Milam’s or anyone elses shoes, you really shouldn’t judge anyone. I am sure you have “skeletons in your closet” that you are hoping doesn’t come out. Guess we will see Roll Eyes

And for the record: SHOALANDA SPEAKS IS A JOKE!
Hey again Ang4Bla,,looks like more mud slinging from the same Shoalanda Speaks group,,I will say people should get their facts straight before they judge someone else,,we do not know the circumstances to any of these smut comments being stated,,,I know I have 3 children and 4 grandkids,,I can remember times my kids did things I didn't approve of,,but what children don't,,I am not the perfect parent but did try and raise godly children and instill values,,If someone knows a perfect parent out there let me know,,,or a perfect child,,,but their are always circumstances that change situations in parenting,,so we all know now what Shoalanda speaks page is really trying to do is discredit all canidates but the one endorsed by them,,,and your right again Ang4Blake,, they have really tried hard to make people believe garbage about Coker and Milam,,,wonder what skeltons are in the closet of SS and TP???most all people have some skeltons but their are some canidates that have lived their lives as good examples for their families and peers regardless of problems others create,(from what I have read Milam and Coker are 2 that have),,,so unless your perfect I would not cast the first stone,,,enough said smart people can read between the lines ,,it does not take winning to make you the best canidate in all cases,,but according to what I learned in life the good people seem to get bashed a whole lot through life usually from the weak ones that are afraid and create controvery ,,And those that read the Good BOOK (BIBLE) will know that is what it says too,,so do not let one sided comments keep you from voting the right person for you,, for me it is still Milam and possibly Coker,,,but definately not anyone SS has onesidedly endorsed,,,lets play fair here SS,,,,those who don't know who SS is it is that Shoalnda Speaks Group,,,
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Originally posted by Jugflier:
It just looks like more scandalous muckraking to me. It don't suprise me at all, i've been warning you people about SS and their agenda. There will most likely be more of this.

No mention of who is actually raising this child. What family memeber. And it is possible, he believes his mother is not capable of raising the children. After all, with his age, she would have to be quite old.
This article clearly does not answer any questions, give any reasons, it only judges the appearances, not the substance. This is another fine example of what Shoalanda Speaks blog really is, it's an agenda filled slander blog, with an obsession for the Colbert judges race when they all live in Lauderdale county.
very well put again Jugflier but so far you seem to be usually right on target,,keep it up I have been away from colbert county for years and hope to return some day wish I could vote,,keep us informed of only the true facts not the garbage from shoalanda speaks blog,,,thank you
Does it matter if a President has no qualifications? Obviously not, so why should it matter if a family court judge has no family? You're using "family" rather exclusively. Tina Parker HAS a family. She was once a child and knows what it's like to be a child. She also has a brother who has children, with whom she spends as much time as she can. She also is a member of the completely volunteer-based Shoals Optimist Club, which devotes 99% of its time to serving the community by reaching children.
Do you people know about the Don Heidorn Memorial Track Meet that's been held in Muscle Shoals for the past 22 years? Well, the Shoals Optimist Club is responsible for making that happen. Tina was there volunteering her time this year on a weekday when she could have been making money at her law office. Oh, she sounds like a terrible candidate, volunteering when she could be making money. Who does she think she is?
Tomme, no one said she was a bad person or that she didn’t “volunteer” her time. But what makes her so much better than others? She is a human just as we are all, she has made mistakes in her past (THAT’S A FACT) and I am sure it is all about to come to the public’s eyes. She claims to be such a high upstanding citizen yet she has her buddies doing her dirty mudslinging for her? Why don’t she go to Tim Milam’s office & ask him the situation of the adoption. I am sure he will gladly explain it to her or any one else, he had no problem explaining it to me! Who knows, maybe Shoalanda Speaks wouldn’t mind posting the “skeletons” on their blog about Mrs. Parker. Roll Eyes
I find it strange that the SS blog bashing Mr. Milam points to all of those MySpace photos but failed to post the one of Mr. Milam and his wife with the caption "World's Greatest Aunt & Uncle".

I live a thousand miles away but I do read Shoalanda Speaks to hear "her" daily slander against who know's who... A lot of insinuations with no specifics. Conclusions drawn from speculation concocted from anonymous accusations.

I will admit the site is entertaining but it's certainly not journalism. There is a reason that the posters use pen names. If their names are ever discovered I would imagine they will face formidable lawsuits.

Just my 2 cents from an outsider looking in that could care less about who wins this elections.
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I find it strange that the SS blog bashing Mr. Milam points to all of those MySpace photos but failed to post the one of Mr. Milam and his wife with the caption "World's Greatest Aunt & Uncle".

I live a thousand miles away but I do read Shoalanda Speaks to hear "her" daily slander against who know's who... A lot of insinuations with no specifics. Conclusions drawn from speculation concocted from anonymous accusations.

I will admit the site is entertaining but it's certainly not journalism. There is a reason that the posters use pen names. If their names are ever discovered I would imagine they will face formidable lawsuits.

Just my 2 cents from an outsider looking in that could care less about who wins this elections.


Slippage, for what I guess is the 99th time, I don't think anybody who writes for the blogs pretends to be a "journalist". Heck, most of them use better grammar than the TD "joruanalists".

Anybody can send a guest blog. I'd say they're published around 10 or 12 guest blogs so far and haven't turned down anybody's submission so far. I've never seen anything on there that's libel, just opinions. That's what the blog is about political opinions. What's so hard to understand about that. I know the main editor doesn't like gambling, but posted one in favor of gambling. How is that being unfair. You want to write one in favor of Milam, I'm sure they'll pub. it.
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Originally posted by slippage2010:
I find it strange that the SS blog bashing Mr. Milam points to all of those MySpace photos but failed to post the one of Mr. Milam and his wife with the caption "World's Greatest Aunt & Uncle".

I live a thousand miles away but I do read Shoalanda Speaks to hear "her" daily slander against who know's who... A lot of insinuations with no specifics. Conclusions drawn from speculation concocted from anonymous accusations.

I will admit the site is entertaining but it's certainly not journalism. There is a reason that the posters use pen names. If their names are ever discovered I would imagine they will face formidable lawsuits.

Just my 2 cents from an outsider looking in that could care less about who wins this elections.


Slippage, for what I guess is the 99th time, I don't think anybody who writes for the blogs pretends to be a "journalist". Heck, most of them use better grammar than the TD "joruanalists".

Anybody can send a guest blog. I'd say they're published around 10 or 12 guest blogs so far and haven't turned down anybody's submission so far. I've never seen anything on there that's libel, just opinions. That's what the blog is about political opinions. What's so hard to understand about that. I know the main editor doesn't like gambling, but posted one in favor of gambling. How is that being unfair. You want to write one in favor of Milam, I'm sure they'll pub. it.


You ain't published the one from John Reb.
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Originally posted by Trutooit-II:
Let's see, he's using the last name Milam, but Tim doesn't mention him. What did someone say about being blown out of the water?



This is about the most moronic thing you have said yet.. I guess according to your perspective anyone with the last name Milam is a child of Milams?? not a nephew, brother etc..?? I guess that means Tina Miller Parker is still married to Mr. Parker since they have the same last name.. oh wait or maybe thats her son now not her ex- husband.. Great logic Truitt no wonder your a SSpeak handmedown..
Oh wow thats really blown out of the water!!PLEASEEEEEEEEE.. they are desparate now in the last week of the election to discredit their competition.. I see a great picture of Milams wife with her children and her nephew. Further I seen Tim Milam with his mom,nephew Dallas andsome of his children last week having dinner together at Shoneys!! Milams mom also has her sons campaign signs all over her yard on east second street in Tuscumbia!! So Trutoit- S Speak or whatever you are YOURE once again busted!! another BIG FAT SLADEROUS LIe!! Man you really harping on MILAM Im sure if you call his office he can fill you in or anyone else thats really interested in the TRUTH. Your killing your friend TPs credibility as a candidate and she obviously reads these forums because she has posted on them, Further she has yet to ask you to stop the mudslinging on her behalf.. hmmm
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Originally posted by Infomercial:
I believe Tim Milam has just been blown out of the water:

http://shoalandaspeaks.blogspo...s-forgotten-son.html

That is if it's true. Anybody know for sure on this?
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Originally posted by slippage2010:
I find it strange that the SS blog bashing Mr. Milam points to all of those MySpace photos but failed to post the one of Mr. Milam and his wife with the caption "World's Greatest Aunt & Uncle".

I live a thousand miles away but I do read Shoalanda Speaks to hear "her" daily slander against who know's who... A lot of insinuations with no specifics. Conclusions drawn from speculation concocted from anonymous accusations.

I will admit the site is entertaining but it's certainly not journalism. There is a reason that the posters use pen names. If their names are ever discovered I would imagine they will face formidable lawsuits.

Just my 2 cents from an outsider looking in that could care less about who wins this elections.
Thanks slippage10 for that information,,I just went and read the caption worlds greatest aunt and uncle and that told me enough,,wouldn't have known it was there till you pointed it out,,,I no longer live in colbert county but do care he gets the votes as I plan on coming back,,,the more I read on this forum the more I realize MILAM IS THE ONE,,SINCE I CAN'T VOTE ALL YOU OTHERS PUT YOURS IN FOR ME,,,AND BY THE WAY I LOOKED AT THE REST OF THE GARBAGE FROM SHOALAND SPEAKS AGAINST THE MILAM FAMILY AND AFTER VIEWING ALL THE GREAT FAMILY PICTURES THEY POSTED IT MADE MY DECISSION FIRM,,SO THANKS SHOALANDA SPEAKS FOR HELPING ME MAKE UP MY MIND,,,AND TO THE MILAM FAMILY GOOD LUCK PRAYERS ARE WITH YALL AND YOU HAVE A GREAT LOOKING FAMILY,,,IT IS ME AGAIN GSPEAKS!!!!!!!!!
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Originally posted by nhiswill:
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Originally posted by Trutooit-II:
Let's see, he's using the last name Milam, but Tim doesn't mention him. What did someone say about being blown out of the water?



This is about the most moronic thing you have said yet.. I guess according to your perspective anyone with the last name Milam is a child of Milams?? not a nephew, brother etc..?? I guess that means Tina Miller Parker is still married to Mr. Parker since they have the same last name.. oh wait or maybe thats her son now not her ex- husband.. Great logic Truitt no wonder your a SSpeak handmedown..


nhiswil, perhaps I shouldn't point this out, but if Tim Milam's niece and nephew were also named Milam, it would mean his sister married a Milam or her children were little b-words. I'm sure there are court records (according to the article), so it would be easy enough to prove. It would seem the question is why the boy left the Milams' home. For a good reason? What would be a good reason? I think it says a lot about what kind of young man he is that he still loves his "aunt and uncle."

I have not decided how to vote yet, but I have narrowed it down.
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Originally posted by Cherokee Maiden:
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Originally posted by nhiswill:
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Originally posted by Trutooit-II:
Let's see, he's using the last name Milam, but Tim doesn't mention him. What did someone say about being blown out of the water?



This is about the most moronic thing you have said yet.. I guess according to your perspective anyone with the last name Milam is a child of Milams?? not a nephew, brother etc..?? I guess that means Tina Miller Parker is still married to Mr. Parker since they have the same last name.. oh wait or maybe thats her son now not her ex- husband.. Great logic Truitt no wonder your a SSpeak handmedown..


nhiswil, perhaps I shouldn't point this out, but if Tim Milam's niece and nephew were also named Milam, it would mean his sister married a Milam or her children were little b-words. I'm sure there are court records (according to the article), so it would be easy enough to prove. It would seem the question is why the boy left the Milams' home. For a good reason? What would be a good reason? I think it says a lot about what kind of young man he is that he still loves his "aunt and uncle."

I have not decided how to vote yet, but I have narrowed it down.


makes sense to me, if he was "dumped" or made leave I dont think he would have those pics of his wonderful family on his myspace. If you didnt live in that house and dont know the facts, you shouldnt cast stones. Get the facts, go to Tim Milams office & let him explain this bull. thanks Cherokee for your words, at least I am not the only one that sees it that way.
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Originally posted by slippage2010:
I find it strange that the SS blog bashing Mr. Milam points to all of those MySpace photos but failed to post the one of Mr. Milam and his wife with the caption "World's Greatest Aunt & Uncle".

I live a thousand miles away but I do read Shoalanda Speaks to hear "her" daily slander against who know's who... A lot of insinuations with no specifics. Conclusions drawn from speculation concocted from anonymous accusations.

I will admit the site is entertaining but it's certainly not journalism. There is a reason that the posters use pen names. If their names are ever discovered I would imagine they will face formidable lawsuits.

Just my 2 cents from an outsider looking in that could care less about who wins this elections.


Yet on 4/17 you said:

Posted 17 April 2010 05:13 PM Hide Post
Negative posts regarding Chad will surely backfire. The folks of Tuscumbia/Colbert County love Judge George and his late son Andrew. Chad is/was very close to both. Sling as much mud as you may, it will all be in vain as Chad is a lock to replace the elder Carpenter...

Competition should look elsewhere for employment. There isn't a chance that Coker won't win. Enough with the crazy attempts to somehow disgrace his character. It won't work.

Posts: 7 | Registered: 13 April 2010

Which is it? Still live 1,000 miles away? I like Coker, would probably vote for him. But lies don't help his case. I've not seen any slander (actually it would be libel) against him, only compliments in that blog you criticize for endorsing someone else.

It's been a dirty election, folks. Glad I live in Killen.
Someone earlier questioned the truth of the statements made about Mr. Milam on SS. They are true and accurate. Also, last i heard, his mother moved away after the vicious custody battle between her and Milam and the house looks empty. Therefore, the signs mean nothing.

The moronic statement that people are making about having children to make a qualified judge is completely false. Just because someone does not have children does not mean they do not interact with children. I can imagine that Coker and Parker have been involved in numerous cases regarding children. This is also an insensitive insult towards Parker and Coker, and people need to decide their vote based on the beliefs, qualities and morals of the candidates as opposed to whether or not they have children.
unastudent1990 you say the statements posted in SS are true and accurate well what can you back your statement up with???Then you say last I heard well that says it all ,,you heard she heard we all hear gossip everyday add to it each time it's repeated if we believed everything we heard well you get the point,,,STICK TO THE FACTS,,WHO CARES IF HIS MOMS HOUSE IS EMPTY DOESN'T MEANN SHE DIDN'T WANT SIGNS THERE,,AND RAISING A CHILD ON A DAILY BASIS IS NO COMPARRISON TO INTERACTING WITH CHILDREN EVERY NOW AND THEN,,,NO INSULT INTENDED HERE AGAINST ANYONE WHO DOES NOT HAVE CHILDREN AT ALL,,BUT IT IS SURE A PLUS TO ADD TO YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AS A JUDGE IN MY OPPINION,,JUST MY OPPINION AND LOTS OF OTHERS,,,
I may be wrong, but I believe this race is "dirty politics" because of the internet. There has always been mudslinging in elections as long as I have been voting.....many years, for as long as I can remember. The fact that more people read forums now makes a bigger stage for the mudslingers. I hope folks will disregard the mudslinging and false accusations and instead....study,,,and vote your conscience!!
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Originally posted by Just_:
I may be wrong, but I believe this race is "dirty politics" because of the internet. There has always been mudslinging in elections as long as I have been voting.....many years, for as long as I can remember. The fact that more people read forums now makes a bigger stage for the mudslingers. I hope folks will disregard the mudslinging and false accusations and instead....study,,,and vote your conscience!!


The race has turned ugly because you have a cabal from flornce, namely Shoalanda slander and a group known as the black sheep trying to get a florence attorney elected as judge in Colbert County. That attorney is Tina Miller Parker. Without sholanda mudsling blog, the politics would be cleaner.
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Originally posted by Just_:
I may be wrong, but I believe this race is "dirty politics" because of the internet. There has always been mudslinging in elections as long as I have been voting.....many years, for as long as I can remember. The fact that more people read forums now makes a bigger stage for the mudslingers. I hope folks will disregard the mudslinging and false accusations and instead....study,,,and vote your conscience!!
The parenting issue has come up in two blogs. One the other day, written by a Tuscumbian, dissed Milam good. The other one, pub. today, written by a Tuscumbian, praised Milam's approach. I think that makes it even, don't you? BTW, I think there were 3 items sent to the blog, and two were pub. The third one couldn't be published because it wouldn't scan right. Now are you happy?
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Originally posted by Jugflier:
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Originally posted by Just_:
I may be wrong, but I believe this race is "dirty politics" because of the internet. There has always been mudslinging in elections as long as I have been voting.....many years, for as long as I can remember. The fact that more people read forums now makes a bigger stage for the mudslingers. I hope folks will disregard the mudslinging and false accusations and instead....study,,,and vote your conscience!!


The race has turned ugly because you have a cabal from flornce, namely Shoalanda slander and a group known as the black sheep trying to get a florence attorney elected as judge in Colbert County. That attorney is Tina Miller Parker. Without sholanda slanders blog, the politics would be cleaner.


A "Cabal" from Florence and the Black Sheep? Wow Juggy you are getting more and more paranoid by the minute.
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Originally posted by Trutooit-II:
The parenting issue has come up in two blogs. One the other day, written by a Tuscumbian, dissed Milam good. The other one, pub. today, written by a Tuscumbian, praised Milam's approach. I think that makes it even, don't you? BTW, I think there were 3 items sent to the blog, and two were pub. The third one couldn't be published because it wouldn't scan right. Now are you happy?


Someone has to keep you honest.
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Originally posted by rexkwondo72:
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Originally posted by Jugflier:
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Originally posted by Just_:
I may be wrong, but I believe this race is "dirty politics" because of the internet. There has always been mudslinging in elections as long as I have been voting.....many years, for as long as I can remember. The fact that more people read forums now makes a bigger stage for the mudslingers. I hope folks will disregard the mudslinging and false accusations and instead....study,,,and vote your conscience!!


The race has turned ugly because you have a cabal from flornce, namely Shoalanda slander and a group known as the black sheep trying to get a florence attorney elected as judge in Colbert County. That attorney is Tina Miller Parker. Without sholanda slanders blog, the politics would be cleaner.


A "Cabal" from Florence and the Black Sheep? Wow Juggy you are getting more and more paranoid by the minute.



Still not answering questions I see.
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Originally posted by Javier:
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Originally posted by rexkwondo72:
And I`m praying for all of those married couples who have tried to have children but havn`t. Apparently they are regarded as inferior beings by some of the candidates.


I am praying you will shut up.


Javier,

God's not listening to your prayers. He told me so.
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