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re: Off Topic: Governor's race. Walt Maddox vs. Kay Ivey
Posted on 6/10/18 at 6:14 pm to McGregor
Posted on 6/10/18 at 6:14 pm to McGregor
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such as who? I just can't recall any appointments to agencies that matter.
Here are 4 right off the top of my head that were regular state employees, two of whom I know personally and neither of which ever thought they would get the chance to lead an agency because all they did was be really good at their jobs.
Chris Blankenship, Conservation
Todd Cotton, Senior Services
Vern Barnett, Revenue
Hal Taylor, ALEA
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Posted on 6/11/18 at 8:16 am to McGregor
quote:Ever heard of Marion Barry?
over 650,000 people in AL voted for a guy that was fired from his 2 previous public office jobs for incompetence and molested children.
that is f'n amazing
Posted on 6/11/18 at 8:19 am to RollDatRoll
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However, the one group of people who would absolutely have an issue with her lifestyle are the republicans who she is depending on for votes. Therein lies the problem.
Posted on 6/11/18 at 9:27 am to stomp
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Anyone thinks Maddox has a shot?
No.
Posted on 6/11/18 at 9:29 am to Crimson Wraith
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So he's really not a moderate
He's actually more of a globalist Socialist.
Posted on 6/11/18 at 9:32 am to coachcrisp
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Ever heard of Marion Barry?
Only in one or two comedy bits. And?
Posted on 6/11/18 at 12:52 pm to stat19
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globalist Socialist.
Those two terms aren't inherently exclusive, but in modern use, they represent two vary different platforms. Globalist comes from neo-liberal economic theory, which is primarily supported by centrists.
Socialism is a democratic remedy (as opposed to a communist remedy) to conflict theory as described by Marx and C Wright Mills, primarily supported by far left liberals.
A globalist can be for socialist policies, but it is not typical since globalism relies so heavily on capitalism.
Though pure socialists are rare, they are strongly against globalism, as they are strongly against capitalism and corporations.
If you remember, the radical left of the 90s was largely against world trade organizations.
This post was edited on 6/11/18 at 1:00 pm
Posted on 6/11/18 at 2:15 pm to Fells
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Fells
I'm well aware of the two terms.
If you Mr/Ms Fells new anything about Maddox, you'd understand those two terms describe him perfectly.
Have a nice day.
Posted on 6/11/18 at 2:54 pm to stat19
I don't know much about Maddox, other than his website and word of mouth.
I am struggling though to find any "socialism" in his rhetoric.
The closest thing I saw was accepting Medicaid expansion, which is still very far away from socialism.
Other than that, there's increased public school expenditures but it's not like he's suggesting making that any more socialist.
I am struggling though to find any "socialism" in his rhetoric.
The closest thing I saw was accepting Medicaid expansion, which is still very far away from socialism.
Other than that, there's increased public school expenditures but it's not like he's suggesting making that any more socialist.
Posted on 6/11/18 at 6:54 pm to Fells
Does Maddox still carry around that ax handle?
Posted on 6/11/18 at 7:29 pm to Fells
It's suicide to run as a socialist in American society (for now). You call yourself a progressive or a liberal (a term FDR hijacked from classical liberals). The goal is incrementalism towards big government.
Posted on 6/11/18 at 8:49 pm to pvilleguru
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Only in one or two comedy bits. And?
You don't have to troll the board with every post, you know.
Posted on 6/11/18 at 8:56 pm to Evolved Simian
quote:What part of that is a troll? The only time I've heard anyone mention the guy was during a stand-up comedy act.
You don't have to troll the board with every post, you know.
Still not sure what he has to do with this.
This post was edited on 6/11/18 at 9:08 pm
Posted on 6/12/18 at 8:22 am to pvilleguru
The poster was referring to reprobates doing well in elections, and I brought up a D.C. mayor who was filmed smoking crack with a prostitute BEFORE he was last elected...picture getting any clearer yet?
Posted on 6/12/18 at 8:30 am to RollTide4Ever
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The goal is incrementalism towards big government.
If someone is trying to paint Maddox as a socialist in favor of big government, I'll point out he's actually reduced the size of Tuscaloosa's administration(relative to revenue growth), while improving many of the services. He's a big proponent of efficient government, which is a much better goal than "big" or "small" government.
Posted on 6/12/18 at 8:42 am to CrimsonFlounder
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After Jones came out and pissed off all the moderate Republicans by voting straight Democrat after saying he wouldn’t;
Jones' vote has aligned with Trump on 56.3% of ballots. That is the 2nd highest of all democrat senators
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This post was edited on 6/12/18 at 8:43 am
Posted on 6/12/18 at 8:52 am to RollDatRoll
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we live in a state where people vote republican regardless of how good or bad the candidate is
Someone made a joke the other day that Jesus would lose an Alabama election if he ran as a democrat
Posted on 6/12/18 at 9:10 am to GenesChin
The southern baptists would be so torn
Posted on 6/12/18 at 9:12 am to coachcrisp
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picture getting any clearer yet?
Not really. Your post made it sound like either it was ok because DC did it, it was ok because Democrats did it, or at least in your opinion worst people have been elected (albeit in another region). So yeah, I'm still not sure what he has to do with elections in Alabama.
This post was edited on 6/12/18 at 9:35 am
Posted on 6/12/18 at 9:16 am to pvilleguru
It's just more stupid whataboutism that serves no purpose other than to justify that actions of horrible people either side supports.
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