Re(1): And what?"Juana B" M Garcia is an "excellent example of agendism, spin and half-truthery"
Posted on October 15, 2006 at 01:43:25 AM by 4 Major C
The Ads against Gene Seaman...
...are excellent examples of agendism, spin and half-truthery.
Purely progoganda...I''m sickened by them more for their blatant ""politicalization"" than the message they wish to give.
The one I have seen...that mentions Delay, neither tells you who to vote for nor who paid for the message (at least plainly visible.) The play on words he gives and allegation he is a ""woman hater"" are taken out of context. They are things a person...any threadster here, might say as a pun.
Gene''s ads seem to build on his accomplishments.
Gene is in a tight spot...to respond negatively is to drop down below his established ""standards."" But not to respond at all is equally damaging.
http://www.ericvonwade.com/community/display.asp?post_id=68198&mode=expand&thread=68198&board=1&board_name=General
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And what?
Posted on October 15, 2006 at 02:54:40 AM by Major Carrales
While I do not know the intent behind this thread...
Yes, the adds are examples of "excellent examples of agendism, spin and half-truthery."
I take neither side in this debate and hold a great deal of respect for both Juan Garcia and Gene Seaman and, thus, I am an objective observer of the tactics, methods and strats of this campaign.
I have always hated agendism and the foul stench of what "politics" has/is become.
There is also. now, a commercial from the other side connecting Juan Garcia to attorneys and calling him a "Liberal," in a pejorative manner.
Agendism is bad no matter who does it. Let truths come out on the news...and people inform themselves based on presented facts. There is no need to resort to such bias and inuendo where and when it is of a questionable nature.
Juan Garcia is a gifted aviator and proven leader in the Armed Forces poised for a bright future. Gene Seaman is a proven legislator and has had a meteoric rise from humble origins.
Yet, one would never know any of that from the AGENDISTIC ADS.
What to do...eh? It would seem that such tactics are the nature of the beast (politics). I will say again... "to respond negatively is to drop down below established standards. But not to respond at all is equally damaging."
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Posted on November 4, 2006 at 10:50:13 PM by dannoynted1
well the last thing we need is another disingenuous politician who lies before he even is elected.
imagine how it will be IF he gets some power!?!
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A Litmus Test for JUANA B Garcia......
Posted on October 17, 2006 at 01:48:29 AM by Jaime Kenedeño
Is he pro life or pro choice?
He has yet to personally answer that question.
Is he related to Richard Borchard?
How is he affiliated with Richard Borchard?
BTW, his campaign manager (Joe Hall) is a registered Republican.
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Re(1): A Litmus Test for JUANA B Garcia......
Posted on October 21, 2006 at 12:57:36 PM by Elwood Blues
That's it?..that's your "litmus test" for candidates for State Rep.? Whether they're "pro-life" or "pro-choice"?..and whether they're related to Richard Borchard?
Do you really want a politician's views on abortion to determine what everyone else's should be? That's an issue that should be left up to the individual to decide,not politicians.It has no place in the political arena,although both sides keep trying valiantly to put it there.It's been used as a political football for FAR too long..as a wedge to divide us,and it's time we took it out of the hands of politicians.Do you contemplate having an abortion in the near future?..if not why would you base your vote on the issue?
The "Richard Borchard" test is just plain stupid.Who freakin' cares who Borchard supports or doesn't?..that's "chisme" politics,and as such,completely irrelevant.Only an idiot would base his/her vote on who Borchard or anyone else supports.
Try looking at the candidates through your own eyes,not someone else's.Sit down and think about what's important to YOU..what YOU think the issues are and should be,not what someone else TELLS you they are,then ask the candidates where they stand on what's important to YOU,your family,your livlihood,your community..I guarantee you Borchard did.
Think for yourself,Jaime..decide what's best for you and yours and quit worrying about who somebody else supports or doesn't.I promise you..you'll be much more comfortable with your decisions,win or lose.
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Tuesday, November 07, 2006
An Earthquake Took Place: Many A Top County Post Shift Republican
An Earthquake Took Place: Many A Top County Post Shift Republican
Nueces County, TX -- The Republican Party did an excellent job in getting their supporters out to vote. One major problem with the Democratic Party was that it found itself split due to internal problems both ideological and personal powercratic struggles.
In the race for County Judge Loyd Neal, the Republican candidate and former mayor of Corpus Christi, won with about 54 percent of the vote over his Democratic rival Larry Olivarez, former Sheriff of the county.
Neal told the South Side Defender: "It has been a long day, but we made history. Thanks to every one though out Nueces County that turned out to vote." He added: "I since the get-go that we had to get a certain percentage of the Democratic Party vote. We intend to open county government up. There will be some people that will not be very happy; but that is okay." Another Republican was in the spotlight: Jim Kaelin, a retired state trooper, triumph (procuring 53 percent of the vote) over Democratic challenger Jimmy Rodriguez, a Sheriff Chief Deputy. Kaelin told our publication: "It has been a tremendous victory. We bring a fresh appointment to county government. The jail is not the only issue, but is a symptom of many other issues that need to get addressed. I will not have the honeymoon as some of the victories will have. The vote will be canvassed and I will take office a short time after." Sheriff-Elect Kaelin said: "I will not be a Republican or Democratic sheriff that will be serving the county. I will be a sheriff for everyone. I will have only two years then my term will be over. I can be thrown out if I do not perform. This victory, in my opinion, was a mandate from the majority of the people that they are tired of the way the government was being run. The thing I bring to this office is my service." Kaelin also announced that his new Chief Deputy will be John Galvan (a veteran officer). In the 148th Judicial District Court Maricela Saldana (a county court at law judge) won by a light margin (one percent) over Attorney Guy Williams. There were some voting "box" problems, especially at Moody High School. The voting at that site continued until 8:14 p.m. County Clerk Diana Barrera reported that some of the numbers had to be physically trans-ferred to machines. After the election there was a huge white board at the Nueces County Courthouse where the numbers were being posted as they came in from various precincts. The projection on the board was difficult to read. In reference to the beach ban charter amendment (proposition #1) failed to pass. In other words, vehicle access will be allowed. The vote was 45 percent, for; and 55 percent, against. Charter amendment #2 passed -- future bands will have to go before the voters. Some political analysts believe that the beach contro-versy boosted voter turnout for both Neal and Kaelin. There were some anti-developer signs that read: "Don't let them steal our beach." Hal Suter, who campaigned against Charter Amendent #1 said: "We carried the early vote. A lot of the voters in island turned out to the polls." On another major race that reflected the "dynasty effect" was one for District 33 State Representative seat. Solomon P. Ortiz Jr. won over Republican challenger Joe McComb only by three percent -- that is, Ortiz' 53 percent to McComb's 47 percent. Ortiz Jr. did not win by a mandate but hair-length push. Incumbent State Representative Gene Seaman managed to keep his seat over the high dollar "negative advertisement" advance by rival Juan Garcia. The Libertarian candidate -- Lenard L. Nelson -- managed to acquire only six percent. But despite the loss, Garcia, did quite well in a traditionally conservative area. Incumbent Gene Seaman stated at Republican Headquarters: "The mood here was upbeat. I have worked hard. Furthermore, my wife and I did walk to thousands of homes. We visited some even three times." Incumbent District Judge Tom Greenwell (Republican) was able to keep his seat -- i.e., procuring 56 percent of the vote, winning over Robert Zamora. Greenwell was also being endorsed by the DOC-PAC: a PAC that contributed to Saldana's one percent gain over Williams. Bobby Galvan also won his bout for a District Judge seat over James Sales. (This article reflect some of the major races at the County Level).
Nueces County, TX -- The Republican Party did an excellent job in getting their supporters out to vote. One major problem with the Democratic Party was that it found itself split due to internal problems both ideological and personal powercratic struggles.
In the race for County Judge Loyd Neal, the Republican candidate and former mayor of Corpus Christi, won with about 54 percent of the vote over his Democratic rival Larry Olivarez, former Sheriff of the county.
Neal told the South Side Defender: "It has been a long day, but we made history. Thanks to every one though out Nueces County that turned out to vote." He added: "I since the get-go that we had to get a certain percentage of the Democratic Party vote. We intend to open county government up. There will be some people that will not be very happy; but that is okay." Another Republican was in the spotlight: Jim Kaelin, a retired state trooper, triumph (procuring 53 percent of the vote) over Democratic challenger Jimmy Rodriguez, a Sheriff Chief Deputy. Kaelin told our publication: "It has been a tremendous victory. We bring a fresh appointment to county government. The jail is not the only issue, but is a symptom of many other issues that need to get addressed. I will not have the honeymoon as some of the victories will have. The vote will be canvassed and I will take office a short time after." Sheriff-Elect Kaelin said: "I will not be a Republican or Democratic sheriff that will be serving the county. I will be a sheriff for everyone. I will have only two years then my term will be over. I can be thrown out if I do not perform. This victory, in my opinion, was a mandate from the majority of the people that they are tired of the way the government was being run. The thing I bring to this office is my service." Kaelin also announced that his new Chief Deputy will be John Galvan (a veteran officer). In the 148th Judicial District Court Maricela Saldana (a county court at law judge) won by a light margin (one percent) over Attorney Guy Williams. There were some voting "box" problems, especially at Moody High School. The voting at that site continued until 8:14 p.m. County Clerk Diana Barrera reported that some of the numbers had to be physically trans-ferred to machines. After the election there was a huge white board at the Nueces County Courthouse where the numbers were being posted as they came in from various precincts. The projection on the board was difficult to read. In reference to the beach ban charter amendment (proposition #1) failed to pass. In other words, vehicle access will be allowed. The vote was 45 percent, for; and 55 percent, against. Charter amendment #2 passed -- future bands will have to go before the voters. Some political analysts believe that the beach contro-versy boosted voter turnout for both Neal and Kaelin. There were some anti-developer signs that read: "Don't let them steal our beach." Hal Suter, who campaigned against Charter Amendent #1 said: "We carried the early vote. A lot of the voters in island turned out to the polls." On another major race that reflected the "dynasty effect" was one for District 33 State Representative seat. Solomon P. Ortiz Jr. won over Republican challenger Joe McComb only by three percent -- that is, Ortiz' 53 percent to McComb's 47 percent. Ortiz Jr. did not win by a mandate but hair-length push. Incumbent State Representative Gene Seaman managed to keep his seat over the high dollar "negative advertisement" advance by rival Juan Garcia. The Libertarian candidate -- Lenard L. Nelson -- managed to acquire only six percent. But despite the loss, Garcia, did quite well in a traditionally conservative area. Incumbent Gene Seaman stated at Republican Headquarters: "The mood here was upbeat. I have worked hard. Furthermore, my wife and I did walk to thousands of homes. We visited some even three times." Incumbent District Judge Tom Greenwell (Republican) was able to keep his seat -- i.e., procuring 56 percent of the vote, winning over Robert Zamora. Greenwell was also being endorsed by the DOC-PAC: a PAC that contributed to Saldana's one percent gain over Williams. Bobby Galvan also won his bout for a District Judge seat over James Sales. (This article reflect some of the major races at the County Level).
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