The hard right bloggers often use their forum to make political endorsements. It’s part of a strategy, as I’ve written before. Their blogs are cited as recommended reading at the Tea Party or local Republican Central Committee websites.
I guess they hope the open endorsements will be printed out and carried to the voting booth by newly enlightened voters. Or that they, in turn, will receive endorsements when they run for some local office.
I’ve openly endorsed only one candidate — Greg Diaz for county clerk recorder some years ago, because I though the race was being overtly politicized. And I openly donated $500 to his campaign. I’ve never made a campaign donation since (including the $99 one that doesn’t get reported).
Over the years, I’ve voted for Republicans and Democrats. Reader Tony Waters once came here and accurately nailed my voting record: one of a moderate.
Who do you endorse this election year? Politicians or initiatives (both local and national)? In our nation, Grass Valley, Nevada City? Candidates, sales-tax initiatives Measure N and L, etc., and why.
Here’s what Todd Juvinall at Sierra Dragon’s Breathe (sic) thinks in “My Recommendations of the Propositions on California’s November 6, 2012 Election.” He’s at least honest enough to state that the analysis comes from somebody else. Todd dumped $2,500 into Doug LaMalfa’s campaign, as I reported before. He got to go to a cool BBQ at Doug’s rice farm and get his picture taken with Doug and the Speaker of the House.
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I just had a look at Todd’s endorsements of the propositions. I voted with him on a couple of them. I suspect you will too!
I will gladly support Mr. Diaz again as he’s proven to be a very capable leader and he has turned that office into something that our county can be very proud of!
2nd that!
I followed the link and while I disagree with most of T.J.’s choices, again, Jen disagrees and he becomes mean and nasty, personal insults, and we’re all commies. No serious discussion of the issue of the death penalty–just get a rope. A glib, idiotic response. Can;t remember where he has ever defened his favored position using reasoned debate and non-partisan data, This is a big challenge, how to be civil and work toward solutions when confrontred by nasty, dismissive attitudes from limited intellects. Too much hate from a love thy neighbor guy.
I don’t go over there to comment because he was chasing me for a while. Now it’s the very astute Jen. For some reason. I imagine his ears drawn back, back arched, and hackles up because she (being a woman) disagrees with him. What’s wrong with a respectful discussion?
IMO, he’s the ultimate, ignorant, loudmouth, bully type. Probably as nasty as they come if you disagree with his “Junk Thought,” reasoning. Great article at Alternate about how fundamentalists and evangelicals try to reconstruct the Founding Fathers and the country in their extreme religious view. It is an industry, and like Romney & Ryan, lies and misinformation are the foundation of their creed.
There was a time when I would split the ticket, but with a party filled with people with similar attitudes, making no effort to defend their position with data, lucid examples or use of any tried and true educational techique, I don’t even consider any rightwing Ideologue. Those in favor of the death penalty, should take turns being the executioner. Of course perpetrators of the crimes mentioned deserve harsh penalties. But every month or so, another inmate so convicted, is found to be innocent through DNA. Revenge and bloodlust are demanded, with justice just a word with nothing left to do.
Soon, this type will want to dispense with the trial. Malmadey, Malmadey, that’s your fate should you cross the Party of Me.