VPOD 55: Our position on whether Frederick should stay or go
By JR Hoeft | Monday, March 30th, 2009 | PodcastsUpdate: From what I understand, there were some technical difficulties right around the 6 minute mark – when we were talking about “Too Conservative” (Loudoun Insider probably hacked us). The podcast should work in it’s entirety now. Sorry for the inconvenience. (Be sure to clear your cache)
In this episode of Virginia Politics On-Demand, Shaun Kenney once again illustrates his vast wisdom and intellectual prowess on everything from religion to economics to politics.
We talk about the new “Choose Life” license plate, which segues nicely into a conversation about Catholicism and excommunication. We also talk about the budget nonsense, which is getting ready to be debated in Washington and IF there is a role for government at bailing out companies and protecting industry. I am hopeful that D.J. McGuire — Your next Supervisor in Spotsylvania — will correct the incoherent drivel that I uttered during this segment.
Then, for a good portion of the podcast, we discuss the RPV Chairman saga, giving free advice on what we think Chairman Frederick should do.
Also…this is kind of a preview of the podcast…
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Opening music “Highway Run” by the Charlie Wheeler Band available through Ariel Publicity.
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10 Responses to "VPOD 55: Our position on whether Frederick should stay or go"
I support Jeff Fredericks!
Jeff Frederick is a nice and honest man. One can easily see why the oldsters in the GOP, who have for so many years relied upon rigging outcomes with backroom dealings, would be eager to get rid of Jeff. The pond-scum element in the RPVA want the game back the way it was, so they can rig elections and stop candidates who might actually have some real ideas about how to preserve our liberty and how we might restore our economy.
The Left and the Nixonian element of the Republicans, are together united in giddiness over the prospect of Jeff’s departure. All the citizens need, is to see who is gathered against Jeff, to recognize that Jeff is clearly for, the rest of us!
I fully suppot Jeff Frederick!
I fully support Jeff Frederick.
I’m not sure what to make of all this. I like Shaun Kenney, and agree with him on many things, but as Communications Director under the former Republican Chairman, it’s hard for him to have an unbiased opinion on this issue.
Sometimes the best decision is the hardest to make. Jeff may have had the best of intentions but the impression he left was one of arrogance and obstructionism. His comments about Obama made the RPV look very unprofessional leading up to the National Elections last November. The questions about his tech companies receiving “kickbacks” from online contributions had potential federal violations all over them. I thank him for his service and pray for the absolute best for him and his family. However, now is the time for unity and not discord! Our unified ticket will sweep the elections in November and it will take a united RPV with the full power of our grassroots to make it happen!
The “questions” about the old guard unhappy with not having a puppet in the chair and the name smearing allegations trumped up against him in a public campaign over ruling a fair election is what this is about.
There was an entire campaign dedicated to shifting opinion regarding Jeff Frederick. It will be interesting to see future chairs being held to the same level that Frederick was.
Jim Hewitt, thanks for picking at this “festering wound” that was the lynching of a fair vote. Thanks for making me look at it again. Thanks for again repeating some of the many allegations that were endlessly repeated. You already lynched the guy. His political death wasn’t enough for you?
Go ahead, dig up dead bodies, just so you can spit on them. That will unify freakin’ everybody.
Britt,
Ease up just a little bit on the dripping sarcasm. I will for no one to be dead, politically or otherwise. What we had in Jeff Frederick was a failure to unify. Plain and simple. He did his best and I thank him for that. His time is over. Now it is time to move on and unify for November. We will never be the Party of the future if you live in the past. Our SCC had decided and we need to stand by that decision. As a local elected official, I have been on the minority decision on some votes. Rather than become bitter and sarcastic, I purposefully chose to move on…I suggest you do the same.
Well Jim, that last post sounds reasonable. However, it contrasts with your previous post. You speak of my need to move on but, you re-hash several of the unproven allegations. Failure to unify is fair given the result.
I guess I wouldn’t be dripping with sarcasm and more apt to “move on” had you written your previous post as is but, with out the following:
” the impression he left was one of arrogance and obstructionism. His comments about Obama made the RPV look very unprofessional leading up to the National Elections last November.” “The questions about his tech companies receiving “kickbacks” from online contributions had potential federal violations all over them.” – Jim Hewitt
To me, your need to mention that, goes back to the past you suggest I forget. To me that is you going beyond calling for unity but, picking at wounds along the way. The rest of your commentary I would have not been provoking.
Poking at sore spots just isn’t an effective means of unification. It only highlights differences. It makes it a little difficult to “move on”.
Britt,
That is a very valid point. I think we have far more in common than otherwise. You are right…The Frederick issue is a “sore spot” and more than likely will be for some time to come. Rather than hash out specifics and “dredge” up the past we do need to admit our differences and move on. It is obvious that we are on opposite sides of this issue…I can respect that. One thing we should all be 100% on is the need to put a Republican back in the Governor’s Mansion. 8 years of Democratic/Socialist rule is more than enough. It has been nice “debating” with you. You take care and I hope to speak with you again soon!
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