Also…just because I have a hard time debating things with people who can't spell….please take this better than most liberals who don't have a sense of humor.

DISDAIN
TOO vs. TO
FASCISM from the Latin Fasces.

The hijacking and destruction of the Republicans AND Democrats can only be blamed on their own internal struggles. Neither party is the party it was 40 years ago. I could easily be happy with being a Democrat of the 1950s–a Communist of today, not so much.

I don't think that Mrs. Crabill speaks for me, nor does she speak for the entire local, state, or national GOP. Considering she has less than 50% of the support of local Republicans, in my personal estimate, she doesn't stand a chance of winning in November. So far as I can tell, her only qualification resides in her willingness to run off at the mouth at any public gathering. This is certainly a useful ability when and if you have chosen your words wisely, and you truly have something of substance to say. Unfortunately this has not been her typical modus operandi.

It is merely a shame for both sides, that there can't be a more respectable campaign with two stellar candidates debating the actual issues instead of just laying blame and attacks on one another.

From: carmen bingham carmenmarie66@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:27:47 -0400
To: carmen@albertpollard.com
Subject: Clip from yesterday

Friends -
I just want to share with you a little clip from last night's Tea Party rally in Heathsville, Northumberland County, Virginia – part of the district that my boss, Albert Pollard, represents in Virginia's state legislature. The person speaking is his opponent, Catherine Crabill. It's short, only a minute and a half.

I originally crafted this email with specific examples on how this group has played fast and loose with the facts, i.e. lie, but I am much more disturbed by Mrs. Crabill's action in the second part of the clip as she is actually committing a felony by threatening to go to the 'bullet box' if she doesn't like the results at the 'election box'. See Virginia Code 18.2-484<http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+18.2-484

I'm seriously considering a fundraiser to raise money for flak jackets for Albert and his family…do they make flak jackets for 3 year olds???

I am all for good, healthy, civil and most importantly respectful debate when it comes to the policies of our governments at all levels. We are all proned to our emotional outbursts, but in the end we respect one another's right to our own opinion, and we abide by the laws of our government institutions, be it federal, state or local.
That's the responsibility we carry as citizens of a democracy.

The actions of Mrs. Crabill and the folks that are following her lead are neither civil, respectful, nor, quite frankly, healthy.

Advocating violence to resolve differences of opinion is, simply, the tactics of gangs and bullies.

For those of you who have known me throughout my work with Delegate Pollard since 2000, you know I've given my opinion on his opponents in the past to you one on one. I've never sent out an email solicit to you for support. This year is different because this year's opponent is clearly willing to use any means necessary to promote herself and her cause.

If you are a registered voter in the 99th district, I'm asking that you vote for Albert this fall. If you have friends/family that are registered voters in the 99th, please ask them to vote for Albert this fall.

Regardless, I'm asking everyone to support Albert by contributing to his campaign, even if it is just $5. As his campaign treasurer, I would rather receive $5 from 100 supporters than $500 from one supporter because that gives me hope there are more people out there who are willing to make democracy work, than those who advocate for it's violent overthrow.

Thanks for listening,
carmen

If we were to not donate a dime to Albert Pollard from now till then, he'd still win. Relax liberals, our side has created a void for you to fill this time around. We might as well have laid out a red carpet hah!

So Jacoby…fear not. There's LESS than a snowball's chance in hell for Crabill to win. I predict a 2% support at the ballot box.

I know Helen, that is a scary hypothetical. Lucky for us a native-born American was fairly and freely elected by a 53% majority of the electorate in 2008…

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