Posted by REK1138 (anonymous) on February 5, 2010 at 3:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Kevin Davis was the only democrat I've voted for in the last 15 years and I was 100% willing to vote for him again. He has done an outstanding job in Chilton County.

Welcome to Good side of the Force Sheriff Davis!

Posted by dennisallan (anonymous) on February 5, 2010 at 3:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well.... there it is.....

Posted by KatherineReece (anonymous) on February 5, 2010 at 3:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

At least he didn't switch parties mid-term, I can't stand it when politicians do that. Sorry to see it and sorrier for the stated reasons and Rek's reply, but, I still plan to vote for him.

Posted by 67MUSTANGGT (anonymous) on February 5, 2010 at 6:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well, Kevin, I hate that you are crossing over. However, you still have our support. I also wish John well. I was considering a crossover vote in the primary, and may still do that. I would hate to have to choose between two friends like Kevin and John. But, there are larger cats to be skinned. The Goober's race will dictate that strategy.

I never vote a straight ticket. However, I look closely at who our Local Union and Building Trades Council endorses. There are several republicans endorsed by unions every election cycle. I am just glad to see Riley GONE!

I hope to see Kevin or John elected. Neither has the core issues to answer for that many seemed to be brainwashed over: Gun rights, abortion, taxes, or creating jobs for those too lazy to diversify and learn new skills.

This position is about ENFORCING laws. Using funds and personnel wisely and NOT misusing the position to get revenge on those who voted against him like the last sheriff did.

Good luck Kevin, John, and you too, Terry!

Posted by AZSneed (anonymous) on February 5, 2010 at 8:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I doesn't matter the party, I'm for the person. Kevin has my vote!

Posted by November162000 (anonymous) on February 5, 2010 at 9:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well, if the Lord guided Davis to switch over to the republican ticket, I wonder whose guidance convinced him to run as a democrat last time?

Posted by 67MUSTANGGT (anonymous) on February 5, 2010 at 10:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Look at the politicians to do this in the past Richard Shelby, Fob James, Janice Clardy, Neeley Strength, (with Billy Wayne Fulmer--reminds me of a "Deliverence" scene, in tow), and George Wallace, (in a diabolical way). Kevin will do o.k.

Posted by talk (anonymous) on February 5, 2010 at 10:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Definitely a good inquiry November, it is somewhat discouraging yet silly to hear/read of such thoughts. As if their is a political affiliation that best represents Christianity. Christianity transcends all of this political garbage, and besides how does an elephant or donkey influence upholding the law, what do you do, ask the perpetrator/criminal are you a dem or repub before deciding on correcting their unlawful behavior. Seems as if the only reason for affiliating with a party in a local elected position is to solicit votes; favor from constituents in order to win. Cause and effect......

Posted by PhilBurnette (anonymous) on February 5, 2010 at 11:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Kevin Davis had my support the first time around and he still has it. He has done a great job in my opinion and that is what ensures him of my continuing support.

Posted by kittycreek (anonymous) on February 6, 2010 at 1:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Well, Kevin, I hate to hear that.
I will not be supporting ANY Republicans on any ticket for a long time. I'm completely disgusted with the hypocrisy of the Republicans on the national level (the party of NO that will filibuster everything that Obama tries to do so that they can make sure he fails so THEY can be in Power again and they do not care how much they hurt the American public in the process..) that I will not even support anyone on a Republican ticket locally. I’m just tired of lies, hypocrisy, and personal agendas. I will support the Democratic candidate this year. Sorry Kevin, I regret you made the switch. I have, in the past, ignored the party and voted for the individual, but now, I am too disgusted with the way Republicans use religion and “morals” to justify their selfish decisions that continue to make working middle class Americans suffer. Go ahead - use religion to get yourself some votes. I’m not buying it- and you just lost my vote. Nothing personal- I think you’ve been doing a good job. I’m just in a bad frame of mind with Republicans in general.

Posted by 1oldman (anonymous) on February 6, 2010 at 6:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)

From Chilton County, I thought Kevin would have more negative responses than that. Speaks well of the man, as well as the job he has done. So many of the loyal Democrats recite the talking points without ever looking at the facts that few republicans ever get a fair review. I wonder why every time a politician decides to run, he first get affiliated with a church before he makes public his announcement, republican and democrat alike. They all run in the center, regardless of the extreme right or left ideals, they flop off to which ever side they prefer after being elected, talk out of both sides of their mouth, and seem to lose all touch with reality. geeez, that sounds like some attorney's I have known too, and oddly enough most of them turn into politicans as well.

Posted by hogryder (anonymous) on February 6, 2010 at 8:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Kittycreek,If you actually think that Democrats don't LIE, you are wrong.Just listen to OBAMA , he wants everyone to believe that he is trying to make this country better. When he is actually doing his best to turn this country into communist. Just listen very closely to him. As for Sheriff Davis, he has done an excellent job while in office. As i know the Sheriff on a personal level, i know that he is not using religion to get any votes.People want to use any reason they can to try and bring a good man down. Maybe if you knew the LORD on a personnal level,you would see that he( the Sheriff ) is not using religion for votes.Maybe if your in a bad frame of mind with republicans, you are just in a bad frame of mind with everything.We need to keep the best Sheriff this county has ever had in office.

Posted by iloveMaplesville (anonymous) on February 6, 2010 at 9:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Well, since he wants to turn his back on Democrats, Terry Wilson just might get what he has been trying for years to get. GOOD LUCK Terry!!!

Posted by kittycreek (anonymous) on February 6, 2010 at 11:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hogryder,

I've been listening - have you? You sound like one of those teabaggers. Obama a communist---those words are sadly, too pathetic to bother arguing.

Posted by talk (anonymous) on February 6, 2010 at 11:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

So if someone knows the Lord on a personal level as you do horyder, and they are convinced/believe that President Obama is doing the best possible for the country, would they be any different than you and your stance concerning Sheriff Davis. Your main idea is ?????, and your supporting details are quite deceptive. Yes,Sheriff Davis has done a great job. And, President Obama is not trying to "turn this country into communist" whatever that is suppose to mean. Please inform me, I would like to know.

Posted by KatherineReece (anonymous) on February 6, 2010 at 11:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Kittycreek -- communism is the old bogeyman they used to scare us with before terrorism became the bogeyman. Now they're trying to terrify us with both. Countries like Canada and England have the same programs Obama wants and no one calls them communist countries.

Posted by 4RollTide (anonymous) on February 6, 2010 at 11:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I don't care which ticket Kevin Davis is on - he will NEVER get my vote! He has wasted too much of the county's money on items that were NOT needed. For those of you that wish to re-elect him, get ready to pay MORE in taxes in the county because with all his excessive spending we will be paying more if we keep him in office.

Posted by talk (anonymous) on February 6, 2010 at 11:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Horyder, Define Communism -

Posted by kittycreek (anonymous) on February 6, 2010 at 11:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks, Talk and Katherine.
It is refreshing to hear intelligent comments - I hear so much fear mongering and rhetoric these days, that I began to lose faith in people's ability to think for their selves.

Posted by mrjones0913 (anonymous) on February 6, 2010 at 12:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I will get slamed by both sides by the comments that I am about to make. First Obama is not communist, but rather a socaillist. In communism there is a higher ruling class and in socailism there is a distribution of wealth that all classes are the same. Very little differnces but they are a few. The other thing is he has admmited in speeches and in one of his books he sought out and befriend the Marx's proffesors at school. Many of his plans follow the same script as FDR. To those that think FDR stoped the Great Depression go back and read and you will find out it was WWII that started the ecomony growing again. I do not like his policies and will not support him on most issues until he becomes more of a centralist. (BTW I did not support BUSH I or II either)This is so off the subject of the article though I wish that local races did not even have sides but ran as one general election without parties. This was Mike sorry for spelling no spell check where I am today.

Posted by getbizi (anonymous) on February 6, 2010 at 12:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Yes, when you align yourself with a certain party you ARE, to a certain extent, agreeing with their ideas. Since a great many Dems. are pro-choice and are more favorable toward gay marriage, it is no wonder that conservatives and traditionalists migrate toward the Republican party. Anyone who thinks that Dems. have no liars haven't been watching the John Edwards saga unfold or William Jefferson hiding $100K in the freezer. As for Obama, I don't think he's a self-avowed communist, but the things he has proposed indicate that he has never ran a business or had to meet a payroll. I voted for K. Davis as a Democrat and will likely vote for him as a Republican.

Posted by nanny444 (anonymous) on February 6, 2010 at 12:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

For too long now a lot of people have supported a certain party far too much rather than taking the time to find out about the person running .

The party does not make the person.

Politicians in general go with the party . It should not be that way. I feel that if our elected politicians would vote the way the people that elected them wished them to this country would be in a better state right now.

As far as Kevin changing parties goes, that should not have any affect on the way anyone votes. If you are satisfisfied or dissatisfied with what Kevin has done should be the deciding factor of your vote.

It could be that many have become dissatisfied with both dominant parties.

Look at the last commission race.

Tim Mims made history in Chilton County.

He was the top vote getter on THE INDEPENDENT TICKET.

That should send a message to both parties. People are ready for change.

I didn't say whether or not I voted for Tim, because that is my personal privelege, I only state the facts.

Posted by THORSBYishome (anonymous) on February 6, 2010 at 12:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I NEVER vote for the party, instead I vote for the person, what they stand for and how they lead.

This should be a VERY interesting election, I do not know Terry or Ronnie. But Kevin, Mr. Billy Wayne, and John will all be big vote getters in my opinion.

I'm glad we have people willing to serve and willing to run, it is good not be be a "pew" sitter. Get out there and try to get it done.

Good Luck to all canidates. Wish we could have a debate forum as Thorsby had during the mayor election. Just an idea.

Posted by November162000 (anonymous) on February 6, 2010 at 2:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

mejones0913 and getbizi: Y'all are correct, in my opinion. obama isn't a communist dictator, at least I'm not aware of him yet murdering millions of people to further his political desires. He certainly is, however, a anti-capitalist socialist. I don't know how anyone could deny that, but I know that they will and do. I don't know how the republicans can be blamed for NOTHING constructive taking place in congress when the congress, until Thursday, has had a super majority of democrats in control. As I have said MANY times, I am NOT a republican. I am a Conservative, which precludes me from being a republican. If they ever return to their conservative roots, then I might consider myself part of their organization. Until then, call me a teabagger if you wish. They make more common sense than anything I've heard from any political organization since the eighties.

I voted for Davis when he was a democrat and will probably vote for him as a republican, even though I have some serious misgivings about a couple of aspects of the way that he runs his office. But, over all I think he's done pretty well. I'm sure as the campaign goes along we will all be able to air our gripes with ALL of the candidates. I'm sure he's not worried about impressing me, but he could have impressed me a lot more if he had decided to call himself an Independant. I'm pretty sure that the Lord is an Independant.

Posted by ms_rebel (anonymous) on February 6, 2010 at 10:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I just want to know, can't Kevin be a democrat and a Christian or does he think that he will get more votes if he is a Christian republican? Oh that's right he didn't know which party to belong to. No need to worry he won't get my vote even if he is the only one running.

Posted by PeachCapitalusa (anonymous) on February 6, 2010 at 11:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ANYBODY but Billy Wayne Fulmer... the mess he left behind is just now beginning to get straightened out..

Posted by kittycreek (anonymous) on February 6, 2010 at 11:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Obama- a socialist...more sad pathetic rhetoric not worthy of arguing...

I am disappointed with a few democrats AND ALL THE Repubicans. The majority couldn't work by itself because a handful of Democrats held everything hostage; however, if ANY Republicans would do ANYTHING but say NO...That would not have mattered. I am forever voting NO to the party of NO. Sorry folks - I'm not buying the crap. Kevin will most likely be re-elected anyway. Using religion for votes is, after all, the thing that works around these parts.

Posted by gnpty (anonymous) on February 7, 2010 at 12:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I, for one will vote for Kevin regardless of his party affiliation. I know Kevin and his family personally and believe his convictions. He has done a great job thus far, and I will continue to support him.

As for the comments regarding Obama, republicans, democrats, independants or whatever, keep drinking the kool aid. Is any one really happy with any of our elected officials? I'm not. I'm for low taxes, small government, free market, pro-life - what does that make me; a conservative, liberal or what. It makes me who I am. It's what I believe in.

Obama ran on a campaign of transparency. Health care reform debates would be open to C-Span - lie. Lobbyist would not be involved in debates - lie. GITMO to be closed in 1 year - lie. Before you starting pointing fingers, past presidents and congressional memebers of BOTH parties have done exactly the same thing. I didn't vote for Obama and do not support his ideas, but when a person (of any party) makes promises during a compaign, he/she should be held accountable.

It's time WE start focusing on the country, not on politics.

Posted by November162000 (anonymous) on February 7, 2010 at 8:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

kitty: Please explain why you think that obama and Reid/Pelosi aren't trying to take this country in a socialist direction. I can, and have on several occasions given evidence that they are. So, go ahead and give me some proof that he's not. Being an Independant I don't give in to "rhetoric", I do my own thinking and use my own eyes to do my seeing. And, while I'm NOT a republican, I hope they continue to say "no" to every new socialist and unConstitutional thing that comes down the pike. I just wish they had also been doing that during the last twenty or so years at times when their own party had the majority and the White House.

Posted by jdaddy (anonymous) on February 7, 2010 at 8:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Having worked for Kevin when he first took office I will say there is NO way I would ever vote for him in ANY race. I feel that he has swapped parties to jump on the bandwagon that seems to be coming in the next election where many feel that the Democrats are going to be defeated in many of their races, local and national. Scott Brown recently brought this sentiment to light in his election and I think it is funny that Kevin's "convictions" didn't kick in until Scott was eleceted and the anti-Democrat sentiments seem to run high. I will vote for Billy Wayne or John, knowing both of them and having worked for and with these men. Either way, the county will win only when Kevin loses.

Posted by nanny444 (anonymous) on February 7, 2010 at 9:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Regardless of the party , regardless of the candidate you may like, if you don't show up to cast your ballot on voting day you can't make a difference and have no room to gripe at the outcome of an election.

Every election only a small percentage of voters show up to vote. The voting takes only a small amount of time but the outcome is what we live with for years to come depending on the term length.

This great country was set up for the majority of the PEOPLE to decide who serves in a given office. It has got so that the majority of the VOTERS make that decision and not the majority of the PEOPLE.

The only way any of us has a right to say ANYTHING about who gets elected is if we cast a vote ourselves.The only way we can ever expect this great country to servive in todays times is to show up on election day and cast our vote.

I still believe in this great country and this great county of ours but I also believe that " WE THE PEOPLE" have to make an effort to become more involved in voting for the right person. Forget the party and vote your convictions for the person you feel best qualified.

Voting is a right that we have because a lot of blood has been shed to keep us FREE. We should not take this freedom and the right to vote lightly.

Posted by November162000 (anonymous) on February 7, 2010 at 10 a.m. (Suggest removal)

nanny444: I mostly agree with what you are saying except for a couple of points. (1) Uninformed voters need to stay home on election day. Pepole who have not thouroughly researched the various candidates or issues have no business voting. (2) There is no "right to vote", at least no Constitutional right to vote. The Constitution prevents people from being discriminated aginst because of sex as relates to voting, but it doesn't provide that every person has a right to vote. Voting is a privilege extended by the states to people who meet the state's minimum elegibility standards. In my opinion, those standards are set WAY too low. I think there should be a test given to determine if a prospective voter at least knows the basic civics of how the government is set up. If a person has not been involved enough in the process to at least know that much, then in my opinion they don't need to get involved in the process at election time.

Posted by Proud2Be (anonymous) on February 7, 2010 at 10:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)

It is very interesting to read the views of many of you who have lived in Chilton County for most, if not all, of your lives. Since most of the Advertiser's comment posters (politically) lean hard in one direction or the other, it's hard to gain any real information because it's tainted with hard and fast loyalty to one party or the other. It always comes back to the current President and then someone blaming the Republicans for every bad thing that happened in the last 234 years.

What I fail to see is any examples of an action by Barack Hussein Obama that has resulted in something positive in your life. And don't use his old standby of blaming previous administrations. Instead of cutting government spending to pay for programs, this administration has repeatedly increased spending, without a true accounting for how it will be resolved. The current administration's so called programs simply rob Peter to pay Paul and the bills for these programs are inevitably going to end up being paid by working-class people, herein known as Peter. Haven't we all heard of the horrendous wasteful spending in ALL administrations? Wouldn't this be a great time to look at cutting some of the federal governments' operating overhead?

At the same time, check and see how much more JUST THIS ADMINISTRATION costs than previous administrations. Increased "support" personnel is costing hundreds of thousands of (tax) dollars per year. Doesn't this bother you?

The President is primarily just a mouthpiece. Congress runs the country. Coincidentally, one of the very few groups of people who are sure of their economic futures and retirement are in Congress. Was the entire country asleep when we gave them such secure economic futures when the rest of us don't have one? How does it feel, knowing that most of them are rich already and we make them richer every year? Do any of you think that we get real representation from people who don't have a clue what it's like to REALLY need your paycheck?

No matter which party a candidate is affiliated with, I would most definitely choose to vote for one who has been a self-made, successful businessman, should one of those come along.

Anyone who isn't uncomfortable watching the government getting bigger at our expense is wearing blinders. Where do you think the money ultimately comes from? And, it isn't just the money that it costs the citizens. The more the government provides, the more it controls. Government was never meant to provide basic needs of its' citizens, and somebody has to pick up the tab. Milton Friedman said "There is no free lunch", among many other noteworthy economic facts. However, to use another cliche'd term, the barn door has been left open, and is not likely to be closed anytime soon.

Posted by KatherineReece (anonymous) on February 7, 2010 at 10:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Nov -- It is amazing how many people don't know how our three branches of the government work. Sometimes its obvious how much elected officials and candidates are also limited in their knowledge. While I agree that more people should know about our government works, having a test before you can vote sounds too much like Jim Crow laws.

I'm happy to say I'm 50 and I haven't missed an election in my life.

Posted by talk (anonymous) on February 7, 2010 at 10:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

November162000,I agree with you 150%, uninformed voters like those that cannot correctly spell the words in "We the People" should stay home.

All should know politicians favorite food/restaurant, clothing store, TV show, holiday, sweater, color, etc.

Aren't you glad opinions are like, like everyone has one?

Posted by Proud2Be (anonymous) on February 7, 2010 at 11:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I worked at a polling place during a recent statewide election, and was appalled at the practice of "assisted voting", wherein groups of people who could not read or write were "assisted" in marking their ballots by, not an objective party or method, but by members of the political activists groups that brought them in to vote. It probably wouldn't have mattered who assisted them, as many of these "registered voters" were not even aware of where they were, much less what they were doing. There is no such thing as a fair election as long as these practices are permitted. Yes, there should be a minimum competence standard for voting. Something as simple as "Who is the current president? Who is running for president?". Is requiring that voters know the names too "Jim Crow"?

Posted by KatherineReece (anonymous) on February 7, 2010 at 12:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Any test before voting would be looked at as wrong, I think the idea was struck down by the Supreme Court too. Although I'm not sure about it.

I would have assumed that whichever party or campaign they called to help them get to the voters booth would be the one they at least leaned towards anyway. I used to work in campaigns and we'd always caution people not to "steer" anyone they assisted to the polls, but you can't control what people do when you're not there.

Posted by Proud2Be (anonymous) on February 7, 2010 at 12:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Yeah.

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Posted by PeachCapitalusa (anonymous) on February 7, 2010 at 12:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

JDADDY... you are nuts if you vote for Billy Wayne Fulmer for anything.. i remember his administration.. deputies on the interstates at all times trying to recover drug money.. leaving the county unprotected.. deputies harassing people on county roads stopping them for anything and harassing them.. he ran a corrupt administration and i know this first hand.. if you vote for BWF you are doing nothing but asking for this harassment to begin again.. i am all about enforcing the law but i am not for harassment and crooks in places of power...

Posted by talk (anonymous) on February 7, 2010 at 1:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey proud, how is assisting an individual that has the privilege to vote any different than you helping your neighbor find a lost ring in the septic tank? Just like your positive intent on finding the ring, the assistant is assuring that the best vote is made. Besides, whether their told at home who to vote for, or in the polling center, what's the difference besides you being there to see this and then tell somebody. Thats what politicians and their advocates do; influence voters to vote. This is absolutely not a case of taking advantage, instead it's taking someone to vote.... And if it's illegal why did you allow it to take place, post your rules up where they can be seen, I can find my own name and sign, and pick-up a card......I suppose your concern stems from the November 2008 election.

Posted by travlr423 (anonymous) on February 7, 2010 at 2:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Mr. Davis, says that this decision was through prayer and guidance from the supreme. Now what if he does not succeed over his opponents? Does that mean his guidance failed him, or does that mean he is following a false religion? Does it mean he is just simply like many other religious people that have made the same statement to no avail? The last candidate that told me he prayed about running for public office, and that it was "willed by god" did not even make it through the primaries. So does that mean god abandoned him in the midst of his commitment, or was that "voice of god" non other than his own inner voice speaking to him out of the over zealous desire for confirmation of his quest for what he wanted for himself, and nothing to do with what god wanted for him at all? I guess time will tell. But i would suggest campaigning on the merits you have established for yourself thus far. While i do not condemn nor discourage taking everything to god in prayer, That is something you and god share in spirit. And i dont think the majority of voters can or will relate to any such claims at the polls. However, what they can and will relate to is the merits you have established for yourself thus far, namely honesty, commitment, and responsibility to the people and the office in which you have served.
In addition, my advise to the candidates who are seeking first time election, campaign on the merits of your own character as a person with the interest of the people and the office to be filled being the focal point of your platform, rather than a prophesy from god, that may perhaps have been spoken only to you. After all "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" is one of the greatest commandments that God himself prophesied to all. Along with " Know a tree by the fruit it bears".

Posted by 67MUSTANGGT (anonymous) on February 7, 2010 at 2:48 p.m.

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Posted by travlr423 (anonymous) on February 7, 2010 at 3:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Just for the record, anyone who reads my earlier comment. I am not discounting Kevin Davis's ability as sheriff. I think he has done a pretty good job as sheriff, but i also know that with the right candidate there is always room for improvement. But as many others, I do find myself comparing him to a former administration that would give anyone the appearance of satisfactory results toward improvement. If he had come in on an already up to par properly operated system, my current opinion of him might be very different. But he didnt. And therefore its like comparing a little bit of anything to a whole lot of nothing. And the only way to know how valuable a little might be is when your weighing it against nothing. So one can either vote to go backwards, stay with what you think is satisfactory or take a chance in another direction so you know for certain the value of what you left behind.

Posted by 67MUSTANGGT (anonymous) on February 7, 2010 at 4:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Travlr, little piece of, what I am sure is unwanted helpful criticism... "ADVI C E!" Advise is a verb. Advice is, I think, the word you are WANTING to use.
Travlr, did it ever occur to you that those who claim God told them to run, may have ACTUALLY received that WORD from God? God often guides us to situations and events then allows US to make decisions of our own free will. He has only guaranteed ONE actual, absolute result. That is defined in John 3:16.

God doesn't offer an absolute result. Like with Abraham he may have another meaning to dole out in the PROCESS. Like someone else said, cause and effect. God doesn't just hand out silver platters with his instructions. He does offer us a chance to make a decision though.

Posted by Proud2Be (anonymous) on February 7, 2010 at 4:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Funny, talk, that you felt the need to clarify that you can read your own name.

Posted by Travlr (anonymous) on February 7, 2010 at 4:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Mustang, I sure I'm probably taking his whole comment out of the context of what he was trying to suggest. But you and I both know that the wording of anyone campaigning for any office can be very misleading according to how it is interpreted by the reader or listener. And i am not saying that god does not guide people in their decisions, nor am i saying that god did not deal with him in some manner to change his political platform. What i am saying I personally cannot cast a vote under those pretences. and neither do i think anyone else will go to the polls on the pretense of a prophetic word relayed only from the one who it stands to benefit. Do i think Kevin has a track record to support his re-election? Most definitely. And i think on those merits alone he will be re-elected, If he is re-elected. I personally would not want to run a campaign based on a prophetical platform. Even if that was not what he wanted to relay in his comment, It could very easily be interpreted that way. And you and i both know in Chilton,county everything seems to either be rooted or spins into a religious debate. There are thousands of comments in this CA website to validate that statement. While most of us can and do appreciate the fact that he admits a higher power, and his willingness and/or desire to live and walk accordingly, I dont think that is what the voters are voting for. There are plenty of god fearing Christians that would not be a wise candidate for the office of sheriff. And I'm quiet sure there are non believers alike that could do as good or maybe even better than a believer shouting from the roof tops.

Posted by 67MUSTANGGT (anonymous) on February 7, 2010 at 4:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Huh? Proud2be, you confused me. I saw Travlr clarify, but not talk. maybe I missed something.

Posted by Travlr (anonymous) on February 7, 2010 at 5 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I think i will clarify by shutting up. Im starting to confuse my own self. I dont know if im campaigning, voting or promoting some kind of anti-religious movement. But neither is probably a good idea.

Posted by November162000 (anonymous) on February 7, 2010 at 5:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

MUSTANG: Someone who votes differently than I do might indeed be uninformed or uneducated, but I wouldn't think that of them soley because they voted differently than I.

Posted by 67MUSTANGGT (anonymous) on February 7, 2010 at 5:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Agreed travlr. But, Mike Huckabee, Pat Buchanan, Bay Buchanan, Mitt Romney, and George Bush jr all relied on the "religious radical" vote. Sarah Palin has too much dysfunctional calamity in her personal life to be able to present a coherent sentence, much less, an original thought or platform.

Posted by November162000 (anonymous) on February 7, 2010 at 5:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

That's fairly ridiculous there, MUSTANG.

Posted by mrjones0913 (anonymous) on February 7, 2010 at 5:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

We have seemed to get so far off the subject on this topic. Kevin is a great sheriff and I will have a hard time deciding between him and John. I have respect for both of these men and I voted for Kevin last time and did not care what party ticket he ran on. As for the national political scene any political figure that calls themselves a progressive has socialist ideas ( Yes this movement was started by Teddy R. a Republican). For any one that does not sees Obama socialist agenda what is health care reform that forces everyone to buy health insurance. If not for Medicaid and Medicare regulations now I could afford not to have health insurance if you do not know why I say this you need to research why doctors are forced to charged cash patients so much. I am not a Republican or a Democrat because there is very little difference between the two though a staunch conservative I am not either Libertarian would be closer or Tea Party. If we do not open our eyes we will be a nation of how will my government give me or let me have. This is what happens in a Socialist state.

Posted by jdaddy (anonymous) on February 7, 2010 at 9:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

PeachCapitalusa - so you aren't voting for Kevin either I take it because of what you said

"i am all about enforcing the law but i am not for harassment and crooks in places of power..."

If you truly mean this you won't be voting for Kevin eiterh..... Believe me, having worked for this administration I know first hand it does still go on - just depends on who you know and who your friends are as to whether or not you are the target.... when I quit and went to work in another county there were several incidences targeted at me and my family....

Posted by 67MUSTANGGT (anonymous) on February 7, 2010 at 9:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Posted by jdaddy (anonymous) on February 7, 2010 at 9:08 p.m.--

"...Believe me, having worked for this administration I know first hand it does STILL go on..."

So, jdaddy, it was going on under the previous Sheriff, and that was ok, because he carried deputies on cruises to the Carribean? Or what perks was the former Sheriff blowing YOUR way to make it bad now, but ok then? DO TELL!

Posted by DrFeelgood (anonymous) on February 8, 2010 at 12:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Party affilliation means nothing to me...I vote for the person, not the (R) or (D) attached to the end of their name.
Anybody who would spite the democratic process by not voting for somebody simply because of their party affiliation (especially damning if they know, in their heart, that they're the best qualified for the job) should stay home, on election day.

Posted by ladybug2 (anonymous) on February 8, 2010 at 5:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)

One little thing...for those of you to whom it matters, if you are talking about the one and only supreme creator, it's God, not god :)

Posted by 67MUSTANGGT (anonymous) on February 8, 2010 at 5:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

ladybug, I THINK he did that on purpose. You'll notice the difference between our writings and tone. His was more of the antagonistic nature this time. But, at least you got to say something. Good job.

Posted by njones (anonymous) on February 8, 2010 at 12:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

kittycreek, I can see where you do not like "tea-baggers", but I have been to more than one rally - and to the 9-12 project rally in DC.
What many fail to understand or accept is that in the first few months of the Presidency, Obama increased the Federal employment by over 75,000!!! that's alot of paychecks/benefits to cover on the taxpayers dollar.
Also, although you hate "W", please realize that the Democrats controlled both houses in his second term. What ever spending bill was passed, Good ole Harry and Nancy ok'd it.
It looks like the liberals hate capitalism...but gee, where did Oprah (Obama supporter) get her millions and millions but by using smart capitalistic business decisions.
As a hard working taxpayer, I'm deeply offended by Obama's "spreading the wealth" platform. There have been far too many generational welfare families.
Republicans believe in a helping hand and do NOT believe in endless hand-outs. Believe it or not, our Constitution does not guarantee "entitlements paid for by your fellow citizens".

Posted by kittycreek (anonymous) on February 8, 2010 at 1:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I don't think anybody hates Capitalism. That's Just another hateful, insulting thing that Republicans go around saying about liberals - ANOTHER BIG FAT UGLY LIE!

I'm a hard working tax payer too.

I haven’t heard the one about the 75,000 Federal employees—I‘ll have to do a truth check on that one.

Republicans believe in NO, NO, NO, and nothing more, apparently.

The idea was to provide affordable health insurance to people who don't have it. You don't have to be a lazy bum to need healthcare or any government program. W. gave tax breaks to the wealthiest and put the burden on the middle class. Obama's plan was to put more of the tax burden back on the wealthiest. I guess people making 250,000 a year would rather have people who can't afford health insurance to just suffer and die rather than you have to pay a little bit more in taxes. “To heck with them--They don't deserve a break-let em suffer - let em die!”

I guess you teabaggers think that the public school system is wrong too….Should a High School education only be available to those who can afford it???

Trying to offer programs to help people isn't about spreading the wealth---it’s about giving people a chance. I realize that some people take advantage of the system but, that's not the case, most of the time. It’s easy to judge when you’re fortunate enough to have a good job and benefits.

BTW, Welfare has been around for a long time……Can’t blame Obama for that one. (sorry)

GUESS WHAT—A PERSON DOES NOT HAVE TO HATE THE WEALTHY OR CAPITALISM TO WANT PEOPLE TO HAVE SOME HELP – That’ just another insult spread by the greedy! It does not have to be one extreme or the other.

Posted by getbizi (anonymous) on February 8, 2010 at 2:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I have had continuous healthcare all my life and have never made over $42K. It's up to me whether I purchase it or not and I don't expect the gov. to TELL me that I have to. If you remember correctly, GWB extended tax breaks, which the Obama admin. has been encouraged to extend as well.

Posted by mrjones0913 (anonymous) on February 8, 2010 at 2:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Kitty I think that a good education is a important to all children. This is the reason that I support the need for Charter Schools that have better test scores in the states that they are in. Why do we not have them here? The answer to this question is that it blocked by the AEA and the Democratics that controll both houses in the Alabama legeslature. If think that Obama is for capitalism then you must not read anything he sayes or does or you are a blind supporter. The new bank taxes he has talked about will be passed on to you and me. I know they do not call it a tax but you can call a goat a sheep, but it still a sheep. Welfare has been around since you guessed it FDR and many of these programs are going broke, heck the whole system is broken we need to elect people that will serve the people not themselves. I am not saying Republican or Democratic but people. BTW I take offence to the term teabagger if you know what it really means you would understand. This is Mike dont want anyone to get this confused with my wife and I have no spell check today.

Posted by Tommy (anonymous) on February 8, 2010 at 2:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I work everyday and I personally know 3 MEN who WON'T work. 1 of theme recieves 550.00 month in food stamps (HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN). I agree with you on some points Kitty but what about those that want to go as far as they can in life by doing nothing. This guy that is getting these food stamps told me he could not find a decent job because he has a felony on his record. SO WHAT!!!! I did not make you commit a felony, why should I help fund medicaid for your 2 children that you won't support and feed you.

There has to be a way to seperate those people who NEED assistance from those that WANT assistance.

And for the other 2 men, I know they are healthy enough to do all the fun things in life they enjoy but live off of women who will work and pay their bills. 1 of these guys also gets food stamps (I guess it's EBT now).

It's just hard for those of us who work, and only see the bad ones, to sit back and agree to spread the wealth.

Posted by kittycreek (anonymous) on February 8, 2010 at 4:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sorry, Mr Jones,

I was referring to the protesters that put tea bags on their hats in reference to the Boston Tea Party.....I did not mean to imply (yes I know) the other meaning. I had actually forgotten about that one...please accept my apology. Name calling isn't my bag--- errr---cup of tea---- errr....well, you know what I mean.

Posted by mrjones0913 (anonymous) on February 8, 2010 at 4:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Tommy,

I am total agreeance with you. I personally know someone who has committed a felony, is receiving food stamps and unemployment. He was fired from Walmart afte he was put in jail for child abuse, served his two months and now stays at home. There are to many people who take advantage of our system.

Posted by kittycreek (anonymous) on February 8, 2010 at 4:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

getbizi,

I don't like what the Health Care bill became in the Senate. I don't think its worth a crap without the public option.

Posted by CMJ (anonymous) on February 8, 2010 at 4:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Woo Hoo BWF!!!!

Posted by chiltontransplant (anonymous) on February 8, 2010 at 4:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

kittycreek, if Pelosi had the votes from her fellow democrats in the house she would put the amended healthcare bill to another vote. But in her own words, she doesn't have the support. Something about an election in Massachusetts. Or something another. DO NOT VOTE INCUMBENT at the state and federal level and sooner or later both parties will start telling the truth!!!

Posted by nanny444 (anonymous) on February 8, 2010 at 6:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

CHILTONTRANSPLANT; Do you really believe that about both parties telling the truth?

Posted by 67MUSTANGGT (anonymous) on February 8, 2010 at 7:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Tommy, everyone knows I have a felony. SO WHAT!! (BTW, I know you're NOT referring to moi), it doesn't stop me from great healthcare, a great income, voting, traveling, working on government projects where my security clearance is needed, going to church, etc...

It doesn't prevent me from ANYTHING I desire to do. I spent most of the season slaying deer. It's only a hurdle if one chooses it to be a hurdle. I can make a six figure income without being JOB SCARED. I can walk away from a contractor if I please. A felony is an insignificant little title that has NO meaning nor bearing on my life.

Anyone can do the same as I have. Felon or not. I could do more if I choose to. I am blessed by God at this point in my life. God took that felony with him through Jesus' blood shed on a cross.

Maybe your friend needs that relationship. Or maybe he is like many who secretly WANT to have pity and be self indulgent in their sorrow to the point they are SORRY. I have NEVER lived off of government assistance. NEVER WILL! Your friend sounds like he needs a good hard steel toed boot in his butt.

Posted by fullofopinions (anonymous) on February 8, 2010 at 10:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

For everyone againt BFW, who was it that started the drug task force? with qualified people? At least he made his charges stick. And no...his deputies did not harass people on country roads. Country roads are like any other road, street, or lane. They have laws that govern them. If the people they pulled over did not need to be pulled over, THEY WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN. I have grew up around many cops, and contrary to what many people think, the majority of our officers do not walk out their front doors everyday thinking... let's see how many citizens i can piss off today. Davis isnt worried about anything except his name being in the paper. For our economy to be in the shape it is and Davis blowing our money on his personal gain you people must have more money then you could possible spend. Why did we need all new dodge chargers? did he really need that truck he drives around in? He hasnt done anything but run our qualified officers off. The ones that we need to be running our drug task force are patroling city streets writing speeding tickets. All because they could not get along with a man who did not care if their charges stuck...so long as his name was mentioned. Im not saying BWF is without faults, but I would rather someone who is interesting in keeping drugs off our streets and out of our schools in office than someone who lies about have deputies outside of every school in the mornings. That was a stupid remark that Davis made. I have never seen a "deputy" directing traffic. It is always city cops. OR the animal control!
I may be young, but at least I know I dont want to throw away my hard earned money away supporting a money hungry sheriff.

Posted by ms_rebel (anonymous) on February 9, 2010 at 12:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)

thank you fullofopinions, now lets vote for whom we believe is right for the job. NOT Davis.

Posted by 67MUSTANGGT (anonymous) on February 9, 2010 at 6:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Fullofit, the former District Attorney started the first Drug Task Force. It was very a successful tri-county task force. It eventually got split up by a money hungry, along with two other good, but money hungry Sheriffs. The former Sheriff was the one who started by buying a big green 4X4 as his official vehicle. When Neeley Strength was Sheriff, he had a Cheverolet Silverado we, (the CADTF) seized during a drug arrest of a Montgomery businessman at Lake Mitchell's public landing. It cost the taxpayers nothing. But it was used to hunt out of, more than anything. The list goes on. Ask your HERO about his arrest at the Canadian border. Better yet go pull the public records yourself. That's NOT where I want my tax dollars ABUSED!

Posted by Tommy (anonymous) on February 9, 2010 at 6:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Mustang I forgot about that (your felony) but that is exactly what I was trying to say. SOME people decide to use excuses and fall back to us taxpayers for their food and insurance and then there are those who NEED our help because of circumstances outside their control. I just wish there was a way to seperate the 2 and help those who NEED it and for those who WANT it, rather than work, just let them starve.

Posted by REK1138 (anonymous) on February 9, 2010 at 7:27 a.m.

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Posted by fullofopinions (anonymous) on February 9, 2010 at 9:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Mustang...
Nowhere in my previous comment did I mention a "HERO" I only have one of those, and He isnt mentioned. I may be wrong, but I am under the impression that one cannot vote or legally own a gun with a felony record. Yes, BWF did buy a truck, but he returned the truck to the county. I personally saw the truck and I know for a fact that Davis could have spent his time in office driving the SAME truck! His purchases were completely unnecessary. I am not hear to argue who spent more money (because without a doubt it was Davis) I may not even vote for BWF. I will spend my time researching each candidate and vote for whom I believe is most qualified for the job. Again, never once did I say BWF was flawless. Everyone has their faults. But I sincerely believe Davis has done nothing noteworthy for this county.

Posted by Blusky (anonymous) on February 9, 2010 at 10:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I just pray someone beats Billy Wayne, regardless of who it is. Never, anywhere, has constitutional rights been violated like they were here in Chilton County under his administration. Chilton County doesn't need law enforcement like they need in New York City. We need officials that want to work hard to protect our rights, the rights of the people. I wish James Earl Johnson would run again. If it were widely known how Adis Bean, C I Porter and a few more were treated by the Fulmer administration, he wouldn't have a prayer. I pray that the people of Chilton County have good long memories!

Posted by 67MUSTANGGT (anonymous) on February 9, 2010 at 12:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Fullofit, you are very WRONG. A felon can vote and own firearms. Try reading Alabama's Title 13a laws. But, I prefer using a bow. The silent kill is more challenging.

Posted by njones (anonymous) on February 9, 2010 at 1:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

kitty: I get a very strong feeling that your resent those who have worked for over 40 years to EARN a paycheck and benefits....
too much to today's generation wants instant rewards and that's not going to happen.
As for guaranteed college??? why would anyone think that a college education is an entitlement? How about: get excellent grades, apply for scholarships and work hard - just like my daughter is doing.
What I owe my fellow man is my honesty, integrity and my charity. and by charity I mean, what I decide - not the government.
Tell me the success stories of government housing, Head Start programs, free lunches, etc. Yes, free lunches help the young children, but again, tell me how the gov't housing projects are symbols of people improving their lives - at the expense of the taxpayers!

Posted by unclesam (anonymous) on February 9, 2010 at 1:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Fullofit, Davis is driving the truck Billy Wayne purchase when he was in office. I will say Davis and the county have purchase (22) new cars and trucks in the last three years. Davis purchase his out of drug money. The only problem I have with Davis is him suing the County.

Posted by KatherineReece (anonymous) on February 9, 2010 at 3:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Just to clarify -- it has to be a violent crime for a person to lose their gun rights in Alabama. I'm not sure about voting rights.

Posted by 67MUSTANGGT (anonymous) on February 9, 2010 at 8:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Kat, obviously many have forgotten Goober Riley trying to STOP people from voting during the 08 Presidential election. Have ya'll forgotten us commenting here about how Riley was trying to stop people from voting who had been convicted of aggravated speeding, people with a NWNI charge, and most misdemeanors. How short memories are!

Yes the felonies that have to be a crime of violence or SERIOUS moral turpitude. Rape, Robbery 1st, Murder, Sodomy, Domestic Violence, (which if a deep enough investigation were done, some local Police officer's and deputies could be stripped on this one, there are two I know of), Manslaughter, and Arson resulting in a death. Getting voting rights back is as simple as going online and applying. Very few are denied.

But, forgetting the Republican fear and push to violate people's voting rights, (black and white) in Alabama in 08 is a SHAME I guess there are trasngression by Repubes like Riley that many want to easily forget.

Another aspect of firearm ownership, if you read Title 13a of the Criminal Code of Alabama is; A person cannot be a habitual drunkard, of mental defect, (which would include those Police officers and deputies taking Prozac, Zanex, Welbutrin, Klonopin, Lithium, Seraquil, etc...). There are several LEO's whom are barred from possessing a firearm based on their doctor's prescriptions. One bad decision in the line of duty, one good lawyer, and there could be devastating results. Many DON'T want to discuss this issue. It would cost almost EVERY department in this county one or more officers. However, it is a reality looming amongst us. Many refuse to see it. Others are oblivious to it. But it is there in black and white! Pardon the pun.

Posted by kittycreek (anonymous) on February 10, 2010 at 8:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Jones,

"kitty: I get a very strong feeling that your resent those who have worked for over 40 years to EARN a paycheck and benefits..."

If that were true I would be very near (when I'm 14 years older) to resenting myself!

I didn't say anything about guaranteed College.... I am glad; however, that there is a Federal Student loan program, that is helping me right now.

I was in support of the original health care bill---with the public option but that's too messed up now.

A person doesn't have to be resentful or Jealous or hate capitalism or hate the rich, just because they support programs that help the poor.

I do understand the problem with all the deadbeats that take advantage of the system and expect a handout but I don't know any way to figure out who's who on that issue.

Posted by doboy09 (anonymous) on February 10, 2010 at 5:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I am not a regular here but most of the comments that of you make are things that have not been properly researched and you are just commenting just to hear yourself talking I guess. Sheriff Davis in my opinion have done far beyond the imagination. He stands up for what he believes is right for his people. The truck that he drives I know for a fact was purchased by former Sheriff BWF. The department seems to be a very diverse one. The man is approachable, open door policy and just a down to earth human. His position has not refected anything other than he loves what he does and the people of this county. Listen to the radio he responds to just as many calls as his deputies. Always out and about even runs with the K-9 that they use to find people that run. Talk to the man tell him what you like and don't like . Ask all the people that plan to run questions that you may be concerned about. i really think a open forum would be great for all the canadiates who plan to run.