Eddie Pope is running

[Mod 610]

Do I see a hint of censorship? I thought that the position of the Sheriff was Law Enforcement. So you have decided that you don't like the subject so it is time to stop. How did you get this position of MOD 610? Your censorship is also a violation of freedom of speech. I have read the rules of use and censorship is not one of your responsibilities unless it is in violation of the rules. And then I would have to ask what rules are we going to follow. The rules state uses your own name unless an a Anonymous Message is warranted. I did not know that the position of the Moderator was censorship. I have read the forum rules on several occasions and believe you are over extending your authority. I have copied the rules that I have referenced below. Enough said. :!:

Jim

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The line you posted here says it all. That is what this turned into a slam fest against the canidates. EP is the point of focus here. I am NOT censoring at all, but the debate turns into a slam fest and that will not be tolerated and I am attempting to stop it.

Since you respond here often and check the site several times a day, you have read negative threads about you. I have deleted some posts about you that were slams and I do not see you complaining about that. As for the free speech, this is not a government website but a privately owned one so that does not apply here.
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As to using a screen name, people are not going to use their real name in fear of retaliation from a current or potential administration. You worked at the SO long enough to see that type of behavior to know it is true. You no longer work here so there no fear of that happening to you. I am not trying to start a battle with you or anyone else, so if you are attempting to take it that way please stop.

MOD 610

I am certainly not looking for a battle neither. I also felt that this Ed Pope thing has went on for quite some time. And yes it was and is getting old. If you noticed I opened it up to start conversation about other candidates and that is where the discussion was going. It would be a disservice to the members and participants within this forum to stop communication about the candidates for Sheriff. It would also be a disservice to the candidates themselves.

Regardless of the subject we are going to get posts like the one last night that called me some wonderful and colorful names. That is just part of life. And you are correct I did not complain about them being removed because that is what the rules state. However the rules do not state that you can tell us what we can or cannot talk or debate about. It states that if the post is inappropiate it wll be removed and that is the way it should be. No different than the Havel posts.

It appears that Ed Pope was bashed and now that there are other candidates you are going to stop the debates. I understand your position as a moderator and certainly would not want your job. You must remain netural and impartial and by censoring our input will eliminate that position.

This is just my opinion and I would hope that you would see both sides. You are in control so I will respect your opinion. We are going to select a new Sheriff this year and if that is not a Law Enforcement subject I have never seen one. And it needs to be discussed.

I thank you for you time and consideration.

Jim

[Mod 610]

Debate is fine and encouraged but bashing and slamming is out of line. A long repeat of the same stuff over and over turns into slam and not debate. As for seeing both sides, I do and that is why I let a lot more go than I probably should. If I do not keep a tight lid on it and it gets carried away, it will spin out of control and well you can go from there.

Your input is well noted and appreciated here.

[quote=too fuunny]

Let's stop guessing what Ed is and isn't going to do. If Ed was promised his job back if he didn't win the election then good for him. More agencies should support their members if certain opportunities are presented to them. FHP supported his decision and would take him back knowing the type of Trooper he was. Why are we so threatened by this?

Our Administration has created a financial train wreck with this department and they also have every Deputy scared to death about not producing stats and you’re worried about Ed who wants to fix this. HELLO, if some of you would have taken the time to listen to Ed on AM 1580 you would have heard him talk about the sacrifices that Depuites both on the road and in the jail make in this job and how he wants to fix this. He also mentioned about how the Deputies need to be put first and that most of our leadership has completely forgotten where they came from.

It must be nice to make $90,000 a year and do nothing while everyone else is busting there ass with no extra man power to help. Maybe instead of listening to negative rumors and hiding behind this site grow up and talk to Ed or just shut up. Your negative comments about someone who really wants to fix things is just as bad as our leadership that doesn't give a crap about us.

Hey Ed.... I guess since you are unemployed you can sit here all day and comment on ever post.... Maybe Wade will let you run the Volunteers after you lose this election.[/quote:uacoethl]

Hey DG, are you scared that everyone is going to find out what type of person you really are??? I was at the forum when BC, EP and FR spoke. I watched the facial expressions of BC, DG and BP when EP spoke of the issues with CCSO and that he was going to expose them all during this campaign. I almost fell out of my chair in laughter as I watched all of you cringe in your chairs. For those that weren’t there, EP’s speech was right on the money and rained on a BC’s speech that mainly discussed how wonderful of a job he was doing and that things with agency are just terrific. EP made it clear that the cover ups, conspiracies and favoritism in the CCSO had to stop and that this was the time to end the good old boy system for good. I asked EP to post the speech and he stated he was. I wasn’t really sure of the message that FR was trying to get across to the audience and I don’t believe he did either. Anyway, DG, we all know about GZ and the Lincoln so brace yourself it’s going to be a rough ride!!!!!
Good Luck EP!

When others continually criticize and trash another it generally means that they feel threatened by that person. If a person is of no threat or significance to another, they are overlooked, ignored and not given the time of day. So with that being said with all the trash posts against EP I would guess that he has a lot of people worried and scrambling trying to discredit him so that their jobs are protected. If he is elected, they may become a statistic in the unemployment figures.

Not going to mtter because EP will never win just like Melo did not.

Not going to mtter because EP will never win just like Melo did not.

The reason Melo did not win was because he did not lie and followed all of the laws and stayed away from the coruption of money. Unlike his opponent Cameron, who failed to resign his position like the law stated. Campaigned in Uniform and still does. Had officers campaign in uniform and still does. Need I go on. Melo ran an honorable campaign and has more integerity than anyone I know. Cameron spent 166,000 on his campaign and Melo only 9,000. Cameron bought a victory he did not win. This makes Melo the winner in my eyes. So before you attempt to make people look less then they are why don't you look at the truth first.

[Jim Melo]

As much as I appreciate the last post I must say the subject of the Sheriff's race is not me. I am not running as I stated before. So I do wish that those attempting to change the focus on what is really important remove your head from your four point of contact and get real. Do something that might make a positive difference in your life.

Jim

[Jim Melo]

Jim what they are saying is that you are a failure and you are supporting a failure. She the tow truck off and concentrate when you read these forums.

If the result of failure is how I am living then you are right I am a failure.

One thing that I have figured out about this forum is that it is full of trash talking ignorant cowards with no name and a lot of fear. When I served in the military and with the SO I was surrounded by brothers and sisters that had each others back. That is more than I can say for the people on this forum. The way you cowards talk about fellow Officers is disgraceful. You make me very happy that I am retired. And to the many of you that still remain professional....I salute you.

Jim

Jim what they are saying is that you are a failure and you are supporting a failure. She the tow truck off and concentrate when you read these forums.

A failure is someone who never succeeds in life or just gives up but a person who is successful is that person who maybe unsuccessful one day but never gives up then realizes that all those events were just obstacles put in place to see if what he/she really wanted was worth fighting for. EP and JM are not failures but individuals that you could learn from. I certainly hope that your comment wasn't the same inspirational speech that you give your own kids. In fact, I would bet that you have never served your country and have failed at just about everything you attempted in life which would explain how you got the administrative position that you’re in. Now that's a failure!!