Tina Parker changes parties?

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Originally posted by bubbaluck:
Tina Parker's Facebook page now identifies her as a Democrat. I thought she was a Republican when she was interested in seeking the appointment to the Lauderdale County District Court Judge position before the residence requirement came to mind. I heard that from the then sitting judges in Lauderdale County. Maybe she saw the light and changed her mind?

Yeah, unlike most of Alabama, northwest Alabama is heavy with dumb bells. If you don't identify with them, it's hard to win.

Miss Parker lives in Muscle Shoals. I heard she was asked if interested and she informed Riley she didn't qualify due to her residence.

bubba, I've always thought you were a really nice and smart man, why are you against Tina?

Didn't Ms. Parker work to get Debra Bell Passeur elected? Isn't Judge Passeur a democrat?

Bubba, your posts seem to stem from jealousy rather than fact.

Jealousy? Over what? I am not against Tina I know she once claimed to be Republican and now that appears to have changed. I wonder why. Is it a true change in ideology or is it just an attempt to get elected? The former speaks of enlightenment; the latter of hypocracy.

Parker is probally doing what many Alabama politicians have done in past years. They may identify more with the republican party, but in order to be elected run as democrates. As our old friend nobluedog would say a "republican lite".

Bub--
Did she say it in public, on the record, or did you overhear it or what. Maybe if you posted something showing her hypocrisy, you wouldn't receive these accusations.

I don't know what bubbaluck knows, but Google found where she wrote this:

"I am a Republican, but I am crossing over party lines in this election to throw my support behind Judge Paseur."

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Originally posted by Astute:
Didn't Ms. Parker work to get Debra Bell Passeur elected? Isn't Judge Passeur a democrat?

Evidently, she was a republican who supported a democrat. Can't blame her for that.

How many names must you have, Shoalanda?

That is what you should do. If you claim something, back it up. Good job, juris

I'm just glad this thread ISN'T what I thought it was originally. I thought it said Tina Parker changes panties? I thought that it was a good thing but I wasn't sure why it warranted a thread.

I'm glad to have an opportunity to explain my position on all of this, so thanks to bubbaluck for starting the discussion.

I was raised as a democrat in a Colbert County blue collar family, and I represent injured workers and other individuals who depend on our democratic process in my law practice. I also represent families who are struggling to make ends meet in this economy - - people who are working hard to make a living but are falling short every month financially. It's disturbing to see what's happening to our local economy.

I have become appalled in the past year or so at the raping of American taxpayers and workers at the hands of corporate greed, and I have been vocal about it. My letter to the editor last year in support of Deborah Bell Paseur reflects that. I simply can't support taking money from people who are living paycheck to paycheck to clothe, feed, and send their kids to school, while the companies they work for are buying new jets and company cars, taking glamorous vacations, and giving their executives bonuses larger than the average worker's annual pay.

I have supported democrats in both local and statewide elections over the years. In fact, the only candidates I have given campaign donations to were democrats. And I have always voted for the best candidate in every given race, regardless of party affiliation. That's our democratic system.

As for the district judge appointment in Lauderdale County last year, I was contacted by a group of individuals who wanted to know if I was interested, but I responded that I am a Colbert County resident. I never once had a discussion with the state Republican party or with the governor's office. Had I been a Lauderdale County resident, I would have been interested in learning more about the process, and I was pleased to learn this April that Judge Carpenter's seat would be vacated in 2010 in my own county. Colbert County has been home to my family for over a century, and I love it dearly.

In reality, judicial elections should be non-partisan. Judges at the local level do not make law. That's the job of our legislators in Montgomery and our appellate courts. Decisions made on the local bench should be based on nothing but the facts of each individual case via evidence presented and the law that applies to that case, and nothing else. Biases should never enter the decision-making process. Every man, woman, and child appearing before our judges should enter the courtroom on a level playing field, regardless of race, religion, socioeconomic status, or party affiliation.

Judges are given the serious responsibility of making tough choices that can impact entire families, and they should take that responsibility very, very seriously. When it comes to child custody cases, the judge should listen to all of the evidence presented and have the child's best interest at heart. Children should never, ever be victims of our legal system.

My eyes were slowly opened this past year regarding the state of our national party system, and it had nothing to do with my running for public office. In fact, I was late to learn of Judge Carpenter's intention to retire. Shoals Insider ran a poll in March to gauge support for my opponents, but at that time I had not considered running. I began thinking and praying about it in April, and I made the decision in May.

I apologize for the length of this post, but I felt it was important for the voters to hear directly from me on this.

On a side note, if anyone ever has any question about my qualifications or my plans for office, I welcome them. You can reach me by email at tmp@tparkerforjudge.com. I respond to all emails as quickly as possible.

Nice post Tina. Best wishes on the election.

Tina has my support regardless of her party affiliation. Thank you Tina for standing up for the common person.

That is why you vote for the person and not the party.I will vote for Parker Griffith next election because he has proven he is his own man and not a lackey for the Nat.Dem Party.And I will also vote for Tina Parker.

Can't blame her. Everyone is leaving that dead, washed-up Party. She should have become a Democratice Socialist, though. Not only would she have won my vote, but she would have won my heart.

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Originally posted by Astute:
Didn't Ms. Parker work to get Debra Bell Passeur elected? Isn't Judge Passeur a democrat?

Bubba, your posts seem to stem from jealousy rather than fact.

Shuga, the interjection of Debra Passeur's name into the conversation might be an answer to your question!?!

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Originally posted by Zombie 9tails:
but she would have won my heart.

I'm sure if she had known that, she would have become a commie just like you.

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Originally posted by earthmomma:

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Originally posted by Astute:
Didn't Ms. Parker work to get Debra Bell Passeur elected? Isn't Judge Passeur a democrat?

Bubba, your posts seem to stem from jealousy rather than fact.

Shuga, the interjection of Debra Passeur's name into the conversation might be an answer to your question!?!

Don't be too rough on her, earthmomma. I was told she's a little slow. She'll get it, sooner or later.

Tina I do not care one way or another what party you choose to run with, as long as you keep the common blue collar salt of the earth AMERICAN WORKERS best interest at heart that you say you do. You are so right about corporate greed, their was a time in our great country that labor was considered a company asset!! not anymore, its a liability!!
Good luck with what ever you choose to do, just continue to keep the AMERICAN WORKERS best interest at heart if you seek this office.
This will probally ruffle some feathers, but I do not care!!!! The pope himself ROY MOORE in his press conference said the great state of Alabama needs to be more business friendly!!! I cannot see how our state can be anymore business friendly than it already is???

I can not Vote in Colbert Co. but have many family and friends that do Vote in Colbert Co. Tina Parker , has my support 100% , She is working for many things I strongly beleave in. Protection ,Love for Children as Safe Place , Victims of Crime , Mrs Debra Bell Passeur , and the Critters . I too support the Person , not the Party !....It is time for all Elected Officals of both Partys , to stop saying what your GOING to do, and start doing what needs to be Done for all ! BamaCarl.. good to see your computter is up and working

Thanks Bama, everything seems to be working great!!!

If Ms. Parker was once a Republican and is now a Democrat, it just shows that she has taken the time to learn the values of both parties.

THAT, in and of itself, would make her a very fair, extremely good judge.

Her own values and honesty is exactly what we need here in Colbert County!!!!

She has my support and the support of my family.

So, what I read from TP herself, is that she NEVER identified herself as a Republican? If that is correct, it means this post was started in error, and a correction needs to be made. It also means the entire premise was flawed, and as usual, others jumped in to trash her or make comments about the Republican party, based on this false premise. Those would be, of course, Bubba, BamaCarl, Zombie9, etc.

TP, please confirm the specific part about you identifying yourself w/ the Rep. party on Facebook, and subsequently changing parties out of convenience. It seems as this was misconstrued and piled on by those mentioned. For the record, it needs to be clarified, who is in error.

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Originally posted by Jurisprudence:

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Originally posted by earthmomma:

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Originally posted by Astute:
Didn't Ms. Parker work to get Debra Bell Passeur elected? Isn't Judge Passeur a democrat?

Bubba, your posts seem to stem from jealousy rather than fact.

Shuga, the interjection of Debra Passeur's name into the conversation might be an answer to your question!?!

Don't be too rough on her, earthmomma. I was told she's a little slow. She'll get it, sooner or later.

juris, I believe you read my post with your own biased reading glasses! i was saying to Shugapush that Tina Parker had been on the democrat side of the fence before now. I just said it in a humorous fashion. There is nothing slow about Shugapush - my remark was intended for Parker critics. I bet Shugapush got it! Do not play divide and conquer!

What's the big deal in what party one votes for, it's not the party that counts the most it's the person and what is in someone's heart. That being said I am for Tina, I know she is a people's person and will do what ever is right.

Tina has my vote too. I don't care about party lines- but the person.

Good luck in the Elections!

~Amanda

I don't vote by party either. I will be voting in Colbert County, but I haven't started to compare candidates yet. It's a little too early, but I've always heard good things about Tina and we have mutual friends.

Grace could you explain where I said I would not support Tina Parker??? I live in Lauderdale County and cannot vote for her. If you read my last post regarding her I said I would support her regardless of what party she chose to run with based on her beliefs and agenda. I am involved with local politics and certainly will help her in any way I can if she so chooses to seek this office.

Bama -

Can you show me where I said you "would not support Tina Parker"???

I was referring to the flawed premise of the thread and where you commented on it:

"Parker is probally doing what many Alabama politicians have done in past years. They may identify more with the republican party, but in order to be elected run as democrates(sic). As our old friend nobluedog would say a "republican lite".

What I am saying is this: The basis of the thread of wrong, but you guys post about it, as if it were absolute truth, and even when it's shown to be wrong, rarely do any of you guys step up and say, 'Oops, I got that wrong, sorry'.

Doooo youuuu unnderstannnddd???

What did I get wrong!! Richard Shelby, George Wallace Jr., Steve Windom, Fob James, Senator Bishop of Jasper, Arlen Spector of Pennsylvannia, just examples of politicians who have changed party labels in order to get elected. Tell me if i'am wrong!! But based on past history of politics of Northwest Alabama, who would stand the better chance of being elected? A republican or a democrat!! Tell me if i'am wrong!! If you were running for office in say Baldwin or Houston County and really wanted to win the election what party would you identify with!! Politics is and will always be a game, you identify with the party your electoral base identifies with.
Grace you may think of me as stupid flaming left wing radical tree hugging defacrat!! If you do thats ok with me, I'am just looking for candidates that will put the interest of the American people ahead of corporate america and similar special interest that look to screw the common hard working men and women of this country. Both DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS, Yes I said DEMOCRATS, are both equally responsible for the present situation we are now in. The only way we are going to get out of this mess, among other things is to elect people like Tina Parker who put the people first. If Tina does run and gets elected I can only hope that does as she says she will.

Did Tina Parker change parties?

I do not know, nor do I care what party she may or may not have identified herself with.

Then why would you comment on it as if it were true?

Why did you link her with all of those you mentioned who DID change parties?

Never said it was true!! I only read what was said and that was that she Identified herself on facebook as a republican yet when she talked of running for political office identified herself as a democrat. Just at the time giving my opinion why a republican in Northwest Alabama seeking polical office would run as a domocrat!! That was it, not trying to ruffle any feathers!!

Okay!?!? (beats head against wall) Whatever!?!?

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Originally posted by Jurisprudence:

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Originally posted by Astute:
Didn't Ms. Parker work to get Debra Bell Passeur elected? Isn't Judge Passeur a democrat?

Evidently, she was a republican who supported a democrat. Can't blame her for that.

How many names must you have, Shoalanda?

You mean like Colin Powell supporting Obama..???

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Despite the semantics of party affliation, I think this article speaks volumes.

Good luck with your campaign, Ms. Parker.

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I'am just looking for candidates that will put the interest of the American people ahead of corporate america and similar special interest that look to screw the common hard working men and women of this country. Both DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS, Yes I said DEMOCRATS, are both equally responsible for the present situation we are now in. The only way we are going to get out of this mess, among other things is to elect people like Tina Parker who put the people first. If Tina does run and gets elected I can only hope that does as she says she will.

I think that you will find that she has been in favor of protecting workers and putting their interests first for a long time in our very "pro business" state. I can also assure you that this has been an issue that she has been passionate about long before it became politically popular to do so. Some candidates will not be able to say that.

You can tell a lot a lot about a candidate by looking at what they have supported long before it became the politically expedient thing to do...and trust me, you can count on this candidate to do what is right regardless of what is popular.

Edited to add...I just read the article you posted George. Thanks for sharing.

I live in Colbert County, do not know whom I'll vote for, but it won't be Polly Ruggles. Yet, here is a November 2, 2008, topic that was edited by Tina Parker on April 29, 2009. I recall this as being where she said she was a Republican who supported Paseur.

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For whatever reason, there's a alot of the posts missing.