LOL! "Oh Blogga' Please"

Our apologies to Bill Maher, but that comment is priceless, and with regard to his new show segment "Blogga Please", he would be amused by all this local election drama and undoubtedly find "New Rules" to be created just for our part of the world, eh?

So listen, we are NOT advocating blog attacks, but this little thing of note that popped up on a State Senate candidate's blog was amusing because it seems this person is learning about blogging now? But this post demonstrates WHY blog owners reserve the right to remove comments at will when they bother them for whatever reason....falls under the category of "your site/your rules", right? This is kinda like dictating your own personal taste level, right? We don't know what was said that was removed, nor do we care to have them repeated, we just find it all interesting, which is ok, right?

We agree that people's kids should be left out of political races, because being a kid is tough enough. Sins of the mothers and fathers and all that. But if kids of politicians are adults and NOT children as defined by law, does it depend upon what they are doing as adults? Face it, no matter what age, it is often pretty darn tough to be the spawn of politicians, isn't it? Except, on a local level, are the pressures really the same as it is if you are the child of a Congressman, U.S. Senator, Governor, or President or Vice President?

BUT as all that is being contemplated, political candidates need to take the good with the bad, as well. It's called political reality. After all, you can't control everything and everyone as you reach for the brass rings of political big time, can you? Yes, politicians can and have the right to moderate what is within their own personal control on their own websites,blogs, speeches, press releases. But if they are putting it out there into the realm of public knowledge as a public offical or as a candidate for office, they are creating their own political relevance. Politics is not a happy game at times, and if you can't handle people who don't care for you, your politics, your sense of humor, your record, whatever, then step aside because can it be said that for ever higher office you seek in the political arena you have to be prepared for the good, bad, and indifferent? Can it be said it will ALL happen eventually right or wrong? Why not just ignore the comments as part of the cost of doing business? What political candidate large or small in this country today doesn't get snarkled on the occasional blog or letter to the editor? Maybe it isn't right, or maybe it's o.k, but isn't this just part and parcel of politics? Look at Daylin Leach: for all the political mud that has been slung at him, and Connie Williams too for that matter, do you see them ever reacting to this stuff? No. Why is that? Is it because they understand that like it or not, it's all part of the process of being in the public eye? Look at Jim Gerlach? He's had it slung at him but good, yet what does he do? Didn't he rise above it and keep on trucking time and again?

Are these candidates for the 17th PA State Senatorial District planning to take a "clean campaign pledge"? And here's food for thought: if candidates are honest and forthright and truthful about their hopes, desires, wishes, and real accomplishments, what do any of them have to worry about?

Blogs do serve a purpose out there in cyberspace, and it isn't just to be free advertising - it gives people the opportunity to express themselves doesn't it?

SAC doesn't endorse, but as with elections past, we pass information along as we find it: newspaper articles, letters to the editor, new websites, purely political-centric blog posts, etc. IF politicians seeking office this election cycle or others in the community do NOT like what they see, they are welcome to post a response if they so choose. But please note that our webmaster feels very strongly about sock puppets, and he really knows what they mean.

This is revving up to be one obnoxious election season we feel - from state level to national level there is simply too much at stake....here's that post that was up on Google (we are featuring their excerpt only - for more you can go to the candidate's website):

A Letter to the Community16 hours ago by Lisa Paolino

"Dear Community Members, This blog will not tolerate any mean spirited attacks on children, family or political candidates’ personal lives. They will be removed."
Lisa Paolino for State Senate - http://paolinoforsenate.blogspot.com/

And we found this as a comment under that post http://paolinoforsenate.blogspot.com/2008/01/letter-to-community.html and here is an excerpt:

1 comments:
A Patriot said...
Lisa- I am the author of the post you deleted. My post was none of the things that you allege.

You are a public figure. You want our votes. We have the right to discuss whether you are qualified or not.....Clearly, I believe that you are not qualified. You disagree. Let's peacefully argue our respective positions. That is the essence of democracy......I have started a 'blog for the open discussion of your candidacy, Your posts are welcome there. I wish mine were welcome here.

January 30, 2008 8:35 AM

Ok, so the blog to which this comment was posted was that of the candidate for state senator, so how about THIS: whomever wrote the comments that were removed are exercising their First Amendment rights and have started a counter blog spot! Oh boy oh girl, it's HIGH drama time in the 17th!

Here is this counter blog: http://lisapaolinoforsenate.blogspot.com/ - yikes!
Open Discussion on Paolino's Campaign 4 PA Senate

As Betty Davis once said "Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy night,"

This blogger means business:
http://lisapaolinoforsenate.blogspot.com/2008/01/i-was-deleted.html

And they have a blog disclaimer too....the election games have begun....we are sitting in a comfy chair with popcorn and watching it all unfold like an onion: layer by layer...and lest we forget....

Round Radnor: So maybe it was a tie?

Here is a copy of a letter I sent to the newspapers today. You will note that I make no accusations but rather just present facts that any one of you can confirm.

To the residents of Radnor’s Fifth Ward: I would like to present you with some facts concerning the recent election and a Husband Wife who voted in the 5th Ward.

In the spring, before the Primary, a letter concerning the Act 1 referendum that I had sent to these folks as part of a “Ward-wide” mailing was returned to me as “Undeliverable”. I dutifully noted this fact in my election database. As I was canvassing over the summer and fall I visited the former address of Husband and Wife and confirmed they no longer live at that address, it is now a rental property. This explained why my letter had been returned. I was told by neighbors that they had moved at least two years prior. When I got a copy of the updated voter registration list in the fall, I noted that Husband and Wife were still registered at the old address. This did not surprise me because these lists are notorious for being out dated. However, I was surprised to see that they had voted in the 5th Ward in the Primary. This warranted further investigation.. First I “Googled” their names and found an address in the Fourth Ward. The telephone directories also give the same Fourth Ward address. Next I looked at the County real estate information on line. The Fifth Ward property is indeed owned by Husband and Wife, however the taxpayer information section lists the Fourth Ward address. Lastly, I confirmed they also own and live at the Fourth Ward address cited for Taxpayer information. Did I mention, one of these folks was a Committee person, not mine?....

So, now is the time to find out: which Delco Republicans in power are looking Lance Rogers way as their choice for the 17th? Anyway, we'll keep watching from the sidelines. This is getting crazy...totally crazy.