Sen. John Miller – Creating jobs – for himself
By Brian Kirwin | Tuesday, October 25th, 2011 | PoliticsI thought it was bad when Sen. John Miller took a job from a company for whom he co-sponsored a big tax break. He claims the two facts are completely unrelated.
But his defense of his hiring is even worse. According to the Daily Press:
“he and (Orion CEO Scott)Terry met for lunch on May 31 because Terry wanted to talk about ways to get more involved in Democratic politics. During that lunch, Terry mentioned that his company had an opening for a community relations position, Miller said.”
WOW!
The head of Orion wants to get more involved in Democratic politics, and just happens to offer a job to a State Senator. And that’s their defense?
Could it have gone like this?
Terry: I’d sure like to get more involved in Democratic politics. Sure, Sen. Norment won’t like it, but we don’t have to tell him.
Miller: I don’t know. I don’t get very involved in politics. I wasn’t even involved in passing your tax break. I just cosponsored it. Understand?
Terry: I understand. But I really would like to learn more about what you do.
Miller: So would I. But I have this job at the Boys and Girls Club and I’m fully committed to helping the children.
Terry: Oh. We do just happen to have an opening. It’s called Director of Community something or other. Pays pretty good.
Miller: I’ll take it.
Congratulations. John Miller – working to create jobs! At least one, anyway.
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The right wants to jeer him. The left wants to censor him. Moderates usually want both. Brian Kirwin is a political consultant and public relations strategist in Virginia Beach with a lightning-rod flair. Brian also serves on the VB Arts & Humanities Commission and frequently appears on Hampton Roads theatrical stages, if only to prove that all actors aren’t liberals. Kirwin’s columns stir up debate and hit the political scene with no punches pulled.
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15 Responses to "Sen. John Miller – Creating jobs – for himself"
Didn’t you just write about this a couple days ago?
About the Daily Press article?
No
Yes, that’s Brian’s MO. He never moves on or lets go. Sometime soon we’ll probably have another week’s worth of articles about that lady on the school board who got a job in Saudi Arabia or Dubai or wherever.
WOW!
He posts non stop about the same things. A link to his first article (posted 5 days ago) is in the first paragraph. There will probably be another twist he’ll write about by the end of the week.
Which doesn’t mean he doesn’t have a point. I’ve got something coming tomorrow that moves this forward a little bit.
Yes, that’s Brian’s MO. He never moves on or lets go. Sometime soon we’ll probably have another week’s worth of articles about that lady on the school board who got a job in Saudi Arabia or Dubai or wherever.WOW!He posts non stop about the same things. A link to his first article (posted 5 days ago) is in the first paragraph. There will probably be another twist he’ll write about by the end of the week.
A case of projection which the left is very expert at, since both you and Mike Barrett are really prone to repeated cut and pastes from the daily kos, media matters and other leftist sites often on the same topic. I’ve never known Brian to do the same from conservative blogs. Plus he has a sense of humor.
Val,
One example, provide one.
You just stated that I cut and paste from “daily kos, media matters and other leftist sites.” SO since you’re so sure that I’ve done this provide one example.
One example, Val.
But you can look through every single one of my comments and you’ll see that I’ve never copied. Hell I don’t even read any of those sites. I prefer to read facts and form my own ideas and opinions. Then I like to read conservative blogs to challenge myself and opinions.
And, val, I’m still waiting for your reply to Red State Revolution. You still haven’t replied even though you said I disappear for weeks on end and then say the same thing. When are you going to reply?
But you’ve got nothing, you’re as hollow a person as your ideas are.
Val-I don’t think there’s anything wrong with Brian pursuing the Sen. Miller story. While I think it’s a stretch to equate that with the Hamilton situation, I don’t think there’s any question that the situation gives at least the appearance of impropriety. And the Miller campaign has gone into “deny, deny, deny and make really stupid counter accusations” mode.
However- your contention that Kirwin has a sense of humor asserts a fact not in evidence.
SV I’m sorry I don’t have the faintest idea what you are referring to – I said nothing about Brian’s story. I was talking about Tor’s complaining about things that he and MB do themselves and BTW which you do not. And BK does have a sense of humor. It may be sarcastic but there are different kinds. I did not say it was displayed in this specific post. Regards
Val- I was kind of joking with both you and Brian there. Maybe I’m the one who doesn’t have a sense of humor.
“The best defence against misguided arrogance is a keen sense of humour.” – Kathryn L. Nelson
SV,
This is the problem with posts or email. Humor much of the time has a big visual component. These kind of messages often approximate normal speech more than literature where we have more context to interpret something as humorous or not. Your first line threw me and made me think your reference to BK was matter of fact where otherwise I would have thought it a playful dig. HisRoc sometimes puts a smiley face just to disambiguate. Maybe I should do something similar. I prefer (grin) myself. Regards
What is funny is when people launch attacks in a comment behind a fake name and then whine like a little girl when they are discovered.
Addressing ToR,
Sandra Smith Jones is resigning finally. I wouldn’t say my multiple postings on that issue was a waste of time. That is, unless you think an elected official in Virginia Beach can live in Saudi Arabia and miss 90% of her School Board meetings and still serve.
I didn’t. She’s leaving.
On Miller’s case, I was happy to leave this at my one story. But Miller’s defense in the newspaper was worse than my original concern. A job offer from not only the recipient of Miller’s co-sponsored tax break, but under the guise of wanting more political connections??
That warranted a second post by me.
I stand by it. If Steve has uncovered more to the story, good for him.
Ed note: Be sure to put quotations around any quoted comment – otherwise it looks like your own. You can also use the “blockquote” tag, but still use quotation marks. (referencing valentinus’ 1436 comment which quotes ToR’s 1253 comment)
JR, what are the “quote” rules when MB continually requotes himself?
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