Josh Willingham endorses Billy Jackson:
http://shoalandaspeaks.blogspo...-endorses-billy.html
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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.
Gracie, I agree. I don't base my "likes" on what politicians or sports figures say. But, I also don't choose who to vote for based on party affiliation. I don't care if a person is a Democrat or Republian. I base my choice on the person, their beliefs, and what they bring to the office. Truth be known, the local Dems likely agree with your conservative point of view anyway.
Except for their support for medicare, most "southern democrats" are more conservative than the republicans found in other parts of the country.
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.
I would agree with that, but there is no Republican opposition in this race. So it's going to be either Sandlin or Jackson. I realize many will vote in the Republican run-off because of the gov. race, but if you do vote in the Dem. run-off, you need to look at the morals of these two guys and choose wisely.
Josh Willingham and Billy Jackson go to church together. At least, when Josh is in town. 
Thanks but NO THANKS. My vote is going to go for Judge Sandlin.
Well said "Trutooit-II" Very interesting read!
Do as I say not as I do (hehehe)...
Do as I say not as I do (hehehe)...
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 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.
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.
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.
For those of y'all voting in the Dem. run-off, how many of you have ever gotten a job by sleeping with someone?
Trutooit-II You make some good points. I've grown up with Jimmy and always supported him monetarily and otherwise. That said,it appears the best man for this job is Billy Jackson.
Vote early and vote often...
Vote early and vote often...
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.
Gracie's Old man...
I'd like to know your definition of "best person." I know a lot of good, honest, Christian, Conservative Democrats who are the better, more qualified candidates in this year's elections. By "aligning" with the Democrat Party, that doesn't mean they support every "national liberal stance" the national liberal Democrats take. I hate to tell you this, but there are liberal Republicans too. There are Republicans who call themselves conservative who support gay marriage and are pro-choice (prime example - Laura Bush).
My point is this - the labels of Democrat and Republican, or even conservative and liberal don't mean a darn thing to me. People throw those terms around when many times they don't even know what they mean. It just seems to be the popular catchphrase or something.
I want to know who the person is, their background, their experiences, their positions on the issues, and what they intend to do if elected.
And one more thing - I consider myself "a conservative" too.
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.
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 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.
Since I haven't been in Sandlin's courtroom, I can't comment on his capabilities, but I can say this. Let's say you're looking for a business manager for your company. You have two applicants and you test them.
Applicant 1 makes 95 on his test and Applicant 2 makes 90 on his. So 1 is undoubtedly smarter than 2, right? But Applicant 1 will steal you blind.
Which one do you hire?
I have been in court under Mr. Sandlin trying to get a divorce. He made us jump though hoops requesting that we take counseling (and surprise, surprise- there was counselor right there in the courtroom waiting to take us on as clients at $150 per hour). Then when he wanted his divorce he went to another county and got one in a very short time- Practice what you preach!!!
I am voting for Jackson.
I am voting for Jackson.
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.
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.
Jackson has a lot of experience in "family"