Josh Willingham endorses Billy Jackson:
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quote:Originally posted by gracies old man:
Nothing against Josh but I don't base my political choices on what Pro ball players say. I also don't decide which sports figures I like according to what politicians say. I won't vote for either of them; they're Democrats.
quote:Originally posted by gracies old man:
Nothing against Josh but I don't base my political choices on what Pro ball players say. I also don't decide which sports figures I like according to what politicians say. I won't vote for either of them; they're Democrats.
quote:Originally posted by bubbaluck:
Jimmy Sandlin is the best family court judge this county has ever had. No one has ever done as much for kids at risk around here. Billy Jackson is a nice guy but we need to keep Jimmy Sandlin on the bench!
quote:Originally posted by gracies old man:
Jelb-
I am a conservative, not a Republican. I vote for the best person in any given race. That person is never the Dem. To be a Dem, you are obviously aligning yourself with the Democrat Party, and by that alignment, you are agreeing with the Democratic platform. I can't go there, period.
As far as Sandlin goes, wasn't he leading a double life a few years ago, which seemed to go against the whole "family values" that he was promoting?
I will be voting in the Gov's primary race, so I don't have a dog in this hunt. I go to church w/ Josh and Billy, but I still won't be voting for Jackson.
quote:Originally posted by greenhill mom:quote:Originally posted by bubbaluck:
Jimmy Sandlin is the best family court judge this county has ever had. No one has ever done as much for kids at risk around here. Billy Jackson is a nice guy but we need to keep Jimmy Sandlin on the bench!
I agree with ya, bubbaluck. So you all please go vote for Sandlin for me; I'm voting in the Repub runoff.
quote:Originally posted by intheknow13:
So Katgurl you would not vote for someone who did eventually grant you a divorce and would vote for someone who will not let their religion grant a divorce, just curious I find it funny.
When looking at the 2 candidates Sandlin has only ever ran for one office, unlike Jackson who has ran for the DA office in the last election and it was actually on the Republican ticket, but if this county wants to get rid of free programs that do not cost tax dollars go ahead I know I will never have to use them anyways, but that is your choice to vote for who you would vote for.
I am not voting for Jackson for a couple of reasons, number 1 lack of experience in family court, number 2 he wants to break up the family court and do away with the programs which in turn would cost about 20 jobs for this area and jobs that are paid through grants not tax dollars, look it up you can find out that information on Alabama's state website. Number 3 I work with a guy who has put up numerous Sandlin signs on his property and they keep getting tore down and someone will keep putting Jackson signs, and I find that very childish plus he is not the only person to have this happen to them.
So I just ask people to look up facts and look at it that way before we elect someone who does not believe in divorce, so how will he grant them?
By the way Jackson refused to have a debate with Sandlin, and when they did talk out at Handy (which I was in attendance) Jackson said I do plan on cutting all the programs Sandlin has put in.
quote:Originally posted by gracies old man:
If you officially put yourself out there as a Democrat candidate you are saying that you ARE a Democrat, thus you agree w/ the tenets of the party. In my opinion, you can't be a Christian and also be aligned w/ a party that believes in and promotes abortion, gay marriage, etc.
Those few Repubs who, as you say, are pro abortion and for gay marriage are few and far between and are referred to as RINO's, (republican in name only), comprise only a small fraction and should be avoided like the plague.
On the other hand, the majority of Dems believe that way on abortion and gay marriage. They should also be avoided like the plague.
So, labels DO mean something. That's why those names stick. That's how a catchphrase becomes a catchphrase.
I can't believe this has to be spelled out.
Laura Bush is not a politician, but it doesn't excuse her.
quote:Originally posted by gracies old man:
Jelb-
You are the close minded one. I didn't make this stuff up. It isn't MY opinion. This is what the party platforms say:
ON ABORTION
Democrats-
"The Democratic Party strongly and unequivocally supports
Roe v. Wade and a woman’s right to choose a safe and legal
abortion, regardless of ability to pay, and we oppose any and
all efforts to weaken or undermine that right. (p50)"
Republicans-
"Faithful to the first guarantee of the Declaration of Independence, we
assert the inherent dignity and sanctity of all human life and affirm that
the unborn child has a fundamental individual right to life which cannot
be infringed. (p52)"
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ON SAME SEX MARRIAGE
Democrats-
We support the full inclusion of all families, including samesex
couples, in the life of our nation, and support equal
responsibility, benefits, and protections. We will enact a
comprehensive bipartisan employment non-discrimination
act. We oppose the Defense of Marriage Act and all attempts
to use this issue to divide us. (p52)
Republicans-
"…we call for a constitutional amendment that fully protects marriage as
a union of a man and a woman, so that judges cannot make other
arrangements equivalent to it. In the absence of a national amendment,
we support the right of the people of the various states to affirm
traditional marriage through state initiatives. (p53)"
As far as big oil, corporations, forcing prayer and gun ownership, you CAN'T point to a party's platform to make your case, because it's your opinion. We know big oil and corporations give to both parties. We know BP, for instance, gave more money to Obama than any other politician in the last 20 years. We know Countryside Mortgage gave Chris Dodd of Connecticut huge campaign contributions and special mortgage favors, etc. He happened to be in a position to help the mortgage industry. I don't know any Republican ever stating they wanted "to force everyone to pray and own a gun".
As far as gay Republicans, we know there is such, but they, again, are few and far between, have no significance, and no one is making any attempt to refuse membership to the Republican Party. And yes, they are RINOs.
I'll keep backing up my position with sourced facts and you keep tossing out your unsubstantiated opinions. Thinking people can discern the difference.
quote:Originally posted by Whosaidthat?:
intheknow13:
Since you are "In The Know" maybe you can answer this question for me as I have heard it on the rumor mill and really want to know the truth.
One of these candidates set his girlfriend (the one he got divorced over) up in a job that he was able to funnel clients to, through his court system? This was all prior to his divorce, which he was able to obtain quite effortlessly.
Just curious...
quote:Originally posted by TokyoLove:
Judge Sandlin is the ONLY choice tomorrow. Billy Jackson is a fine person, but, he simply wants an office of some type politically to get his foot in the door. He has no interest in 'Family Court' - or improving it. As someone said earlier, he was running as a Republican not long ago for D. A.
REMEMBER TO GET OUT AND VOTE TOMORROW! Good luck to all, but may Judge Sandlin win!
quote:Originally posted by Katgurl:
bamagirl:
It has been asked, but not answered. All I have heard are rumors and Intheknow13 would not respond to these questions.
1. Did Sandlin have anything to do with the mistress getting her job.
2. Did she in anyway receive clients from his position in the court?
Tokyolove: I have first hand knowledge of his judicial experience and I had already raised an eyebrow at some of the hoops that we were required to jump though. Then when I heard these rumors and found out his divorce went though faster than mine with out the extra expense I was totally disgusted. My question to you: Did he go through counseling?
quote:Originally posted by Katgurl:
bamagirl:
It has been asked, but not answered. All I have heard are rumors and Intheknow13 would not respond to these questions.
1. Did Sandlin have anything to do with the mistress getting her job.
2. Did she in anyway receive clients from his position in the court?
Tokyolove: I have first hand knowledge of his judicial experience and I had already raised an eyebrow at some of the hoops that we were required to jump though. Then when I heard these rumors and found out his divorce went though faster than mine with out the extra expense I was totally disgusted. My question to you: Did he go through counseling?