Sunday, November 19, 2006

What do you think?

Our current Sheriff Hilton is not seeking re-election next year. He has chosen to endorse Deputy Mike Slocum to succeed him. It has been brought to my attention that Deputy Slocum continues to hold his job in the sheriff's department while actively campaigning and that with the "blessing of the sheriff" conducts campaigning during working hours and with the resources of the sheriff's department. I don't know about everyone else but I am not in favor of my tax dollars being used for this purpose. I'll choose my own candidate to "endorse" and would rather "my money" go to him instead. Anyone else have a problem with this?

82 comments:

sometimesthetruthhurts said...

Joe,

Thanks for your post. I didn't say anything about what the majority of Rapides parish wants or doesn't want. All I want is for citizens to be aware of what their tax dollars are being used for. I just don't believe the taxpayers should have to support a campaign or candidate that they don't approve of and I don't really care who endorses them. I believe that if Deputy Slocum wants to campaign for public office that he needs to step down from his current position and do it on his own time. I don't believe that he should be afforded "advantages" that any of the other candidates don't have access to.

sometimesthetruthhurts said...

Charlie,

I believe the issue at hand is a matter of ethics. I question the ethics of a man who has no qualms about using his position of authority to promote his candidacy.

sometimesthetruthhurts said...

Charlie,

All I'm saying is that I don't believe it's right for someone to continue employment in a position of authority over the voters for which he will seek support. You can't tell me that he can really keep the 2 roles separate (his position within the sheriff's department and his candidacy for Sheriff)It is just too intertwined,too easily overstepped. If things continue in the manner in which it is now, it looks to me more like the job of Sheriff will be an "appointed position" rather than an "elected position.

sometimesthetruthhurts said...

charlie789

I realize the election is a year away but Mr. Slocum has already begun aggressive campaigning. Look at the fundraiser's so far. I don't believe it's asking too much to ask him to step down at this time. When he started blurring the lines between his current employment with the RPSO and his campaign for the next Sheriff of
Rapides parish he should have have stepped down until after the election. He is too closely attached at this time. It is said that the whole RPSO is behind him. I would just like to see if this would be the case if he wasn't in his current position. Bottom line is, if he's as much a "shoe in" as is reported let him run his campaign on his on merit and not take credit for every good thing about the the RPSO as if he solely has accomplished them.

sometimesthetruthhurts said...

Charlie789,

It seems as though you imply that anyone without "current ties" to the department is "all talk". That is not true! Just because Mr. Slocum continues employment with the RPSO doesn't mean that he is the best qualified candidate.

I believe you'll see as time goes on that there will be greater scrutiny, more "ethical concerns" regarding the separation of Mr. Slocum's "job" and his active campaigning.

I dare to say that the RPSO will not crumble without Mr. Slocum's presence during his campaign. After all, we do still have Sheriff Hilton and a "Chief Deputy" to oversee the department. Let's don't allow a "cloud of ethical suspicion" to hang over the RPSO.

sometimesthetruthhurts said...

Also, fundrasisers do have something to do with his employment at the RPSO if he utilizes the personnel and resources of the department when doing so. I believe that has been a "voiced concern" of some employees of the RPSO.

sometimesthetruthhurts said...

Well charlie,

I'll concede on several of your points. I guess we need to be ever vigilant in our "campaign ethic policing". I would just like to see a clean campaign. Maybe there's no such thing in this day and age.

I did request that RPSO employees not post on this blog and the reason being that "other sheriff race blogs" seem to be inundated with "insiders" with apparent personal vendettas. They just throw trash out there and let it fall where it may. I was hoping that this blog would be more for the "average joe", citizens concerned with politics in our community. My comment concerning "RPSO employees voicing concerns" was to get a point across. That point is to ensure that Mr. Slocum does not use the resources of RPSO for his campaigning as has been witnessed by some RPSO employees.

I just want the citizens of the parish to be informed of "who's clean and who isn't" I'm sure there is still a bad taste in the mouths of some citizens with regards to the recent mayoral race.

johnnie-be-good said...

I am new to the area and I understand that we will be electing a new sheriff for this parish. Could someone en-lighten me about the different canidates who will be running. I hear that Bill Robinson has been gathering support for a year or two and looks to be the front runner in this race. From what I heard about him he is the MAN.

johnnie-be-good said...

Charlie789, I dd just move into the area and I did do some research on the canidates involved and Bill had the least amount of skeletons in his closet that Mike. Also I do agree with you that this needs to be kept to the pertainant issues regarding this race. It sounds to me that you have your head so far up Mikes butt that if he turns the corner real fast that it would break your neck.

Anonymous said...

Steel Magnolia-Looks like it didn't take long for the slocum supporters to jump out of the bushes on you.They still can't say anything to prove how solcum is going to save the world but they sure don't mind saying how Robinson or Wagner is not going to.
I hear more support for the other two canidates every day while Slocums support is going down hill.
Johnnie knows what I'm talking about.Funny how most of the neg things lately are about Wagner and not Robinson as has been the case.

sometimesthetruthhurts said...

I feel as though I must respond to Tricia's comment. She says that if you have been dis-satisfied with the current Sheriff, remember Major Slocum has not had the opportunity to prove himself in that position as of yet.

I have to say that if there is indeed a "you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours" approach to current politics that it will probably be perpetuated with Major Slocum. He is endorsed by the Sheriff and that could equal
"politics as usual".

Although I can't say anything negative about Sheriff Hilton's accomplishments in the RPSO I believe we should think long and hard about any questionable activity we have heard associated with the sheriff's department or its leader. I do believe in "justice for all". I don't want to think about illegal activity being tolerated in my backyard due to "who's kin, "who knows who, "who's got money", or "who it would be good to have some dirt on for a later date". I'm by no means accusing anyone of anything. Just some brain munchies.

Stop and think said...
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Stop and think said...

So, Randy, this is your new tactic at discrediting Robinson. You must be really desperate. Whoever is "leaking" this latest, if you are not making it up completely, is definitely not speaking for Bill Robinson, because it is not true. He is not running to somehow get Chuck Wagner in office. He is running because he feels he can best address the needs of the Sheriff's Department. You're right about one thing. He is not doing this for the money. He is doing it because he feels it is his duty as a responsible citizen to do so.

As for Bill trying to split the Sheriff's Office, that is also not true, even though there is definitely a split. The problem is there are many in the department who are for Bill, for sure, but are afraid to speak out at this time because of their jobs. After all a year is plenty of time for charges against Robinson supporters to be trumped up, resulting in lost jobs.

undecided said...

everyone is talking about slocum stepping down for the race, I was curious about charles fredrick smith? was he asked to step down from his position when he entered the mayoral race

sometimesthetruthhurts said...

sorry charlie,

I didn't mean to start negativity. I was just giving "food for thought". I just want people to look at things from all views. Politics as usual is a fair assumption from someone that is being endorsed from the current administration and if there is someone unhappy with the current Sheriff then they need to weigh that when deciding their vote.

Stop and think said...

Charlie, I do know for a fact that it is not true. I don't know why anyone who is supposedly in Bill's circle would say this. As we know, people can have some strange motivations for the things they do. Whether they are actually trying to sabatoge Bill, or in some weird way feels this can work to his advantage, they are not speaking on Bill's behalf. Bill is putting all his time and energy into his campaign. True, he doesn't feel Slocum is the right man for the job, but hatred is not fueling his campaign.

Tricia, Bill did not retire in order to leave law enforcement. He had been encouraged by many for several years to run for sheriff and finally felt the time was
right. In the time he has been out of the sheriff's department he has devoted time to his family and began to prepare for his campaign. His heart has continued to be for the good of the Sheriff's Department and the parish, as a whole.

sometimesthetruthhurts said...

Randy,

You heard it from the Robinson camp huh? January is the time for mud throwing connected with Slocum? Well, I can tell you that Robinson isn't gonna be throwing mud. I told you before, he is gonna run a "clean" campaign. I believe you're trying to set the stage for when Slocum's skeletons are revealed so that people believe it came from Mr. Robinson.
I can only pray that all the dirty lies and twisted accounts of events that you have been responsible for backfire in your face one day.

And the "split" in the sheriff department that you say Bill is trying to accomplish....did you honestly think the ENTIRE DEPARTMENT would support Slocum?
What kind of fantasy world do you live in? Not everyone in the sheriff's department has the blind devotion to Major Slocum that you have. You know what? I bet there is even some employees that don't like him at all, much less want him to be their Sheriff. Get real, any division in the Sheriff department is not because Bill has engineered it. Could it be that the Sheriff department as a whole does not think that Slocum is da man? I realize you have to think that someone else is responsible for anyone that doesn't support your candidate but the fact of the matter is....your candidate is the responsible party, it seems as though with the exception of some of his supporters that he is his own worst enemy!

Oh, and by the way, your comment about "if Slocum is somehow defeated by trick, theft or whatever"
Somehow defeated?? by trick or theft?? You are unreal!! I hate to break it to you since you are so sure of "your guy" but....I believe he will be "somehow defeated" AND I don't believe it is gonna take tricks or theft to accomplish it.

johnnie-be-good said...

I met some new friends that lives in the Deville, Libuse and Kolin area this past weekend and they were saying that they have known Mike for many years and that he has made threats towards them because they will not be supporting him this election. I believe that this is the area where he lives, and it is ashame that his own NEIGHBORS will not be supporting him. Can someone answer why this is happening.

johnnie-be-good said...

Charlie789,

Maybe just maybe I used to live here and moved back and maybe know some of the same people that you know and that is where I get my info from. Think real hard!!!! The ones that have said that they are for Mike might feel threatened again...Its not mud slinging it is just the truth that sooner or later you will have to accept.

johnnie-be-good said...

Charlie789

WRONG!!

I did just move to this area. But what I said got you thinking. Didn't it?

sometimesthetruthhurts said...

totellsomeofthetruth,

You appear to be well informed by reading your comments, however, I am not fooled by your attempts to come across as someone who simply has been enlightened and now is concerned enough to spread your knowledge to fellow Rapides citizens. It is quite evident in your posting which candidate you support.

Let me "enlighten citizens" as I see things. Karla did receive a promotion earning her position as "major". She is a warden of one of the jails presently. Bill Robinson was instrumental in her achieving this position but as an advocate to the advancement of women within the sheriff's department. In my book, there's not too much bad you can say about that unless of course you're a male chauvanist. Which I suspect is a title held by most of the men who have posted against Karla's advancements within the sheriff's department. After all, how could a woman get such a position without "sleeping her way to the top"? You need to go back to yesteryear my dear gentlemen if you think women are not worthy to be "majors", "wardens", "chief deputy" "Sheriff" (oh God forbid!)
I thank Mr. Robinson for bringing women forward in the sheriff's department as he was also instrumental in placing women in patrol cars, a first in the department history. Does this really sound like a man that has a problem with women? You people accusing him of slapping women around, shame on you! Maybe you should have done more homework before you cried "wolf" on that one! You're slowly but surely losing your credibility! Soon, you're not gonna have no one to listen to your "trash". By the way, although I believe Ms. Ryder would make as good a Chief Deputy as anyone I'm sorry to say that she will not be Mr. Robinson's Chief Deputy. Sorry guys, hate to squash that one for ya'll!

As far as your "facts" about Mr. Robinson striking the radio operator, well sorry! Didn't happen! He did not STRIKE anyone!
Ya'll can't get this one to stick, know why? Didn't happen, he did not STRIKE a man in a wheelchair.

If this was a "legit" post of the truth as you've heard it, then I'm sorry to have to correct you but feel you are entitled to know "the real truth" and I suggest that in the future you shouldn't post what you "hear" as truth. If this post is what I think it was then I make NO apology!

The problem here is you all know that Bill Robinson, Chief Deputy of Rapides Parish for 12 years is the "most qualified" candidate running. He has the knowledge and experience necessary to be our next sheriff. Your attacks on his character CANNOT DISPUTE THIS FACT!
I for one know Bill Robinson and am here to tell you that he is also a decent, hard-working, ethical, Christian man and the citizens of Rapides Parish would be fortunate to have him as their next sheriff.

andyouknowit! said...

Hey, everbody. Got some questoins for ya. I was at the chrimas parade and Paula Brady, the secertery of the DA was there, parading around Chuck Wagner like a king. The thang is, he looked more like a little phony; ya know? He was surrounded by a bunch of hoity-toity rich looking people; mainly women with thier hair did; ya know what I meen? Not a single black folk with 'em! All little blondies with fiar skin-----and that man switched over to Demicrat! Anyhoo, to get to my point, Paula Brady is not only the secertery of the DA, she's also Justice of the Peice. To me, that sure sounds like a confict of interst; don't know if any rules are broke, but might be worth lookin into. Go Robinson! I don't care if he hit somebody; he helped me get out of trouble and fixed some tickets and he'll get my vote!

johnnie-be-good said...

Charlie789

Not to be on the negative side, but I believe that you do not need to do the debating for Mike, obviously your candidate, he needs to step up to the plate and do this himself, which I believe will not happen.

Pablo said...

Greetings to the blogging public as I am new to this form of interaction. As I have read here, some of you seem to have specific information about certain events with regards to Bill Robinson. I have a few questions:
1. Why would a sitting Sheriff whom everyone adores not endorse or support his former chief?
2. Why would a chief promote a secretary to major?
3. Why would a chief hit an employee?
4. Why did he leave his position at the Sheriff's Department?
5. Why was he terminated from his job at the Federal Bankruptcy Court and did it have anything to do with why he left the Sheriff's Department?
I think these are legitimate questions that need to be answered TRUTHFULLY without any spin.
I thank anyone with insight to my questions.

Pablo

Anonymous said...

youknowit: well, I have found where Paula Brady is listed as a Justice of the Peace, but still haven't been able to find if she is breaking the Judicial Code of Conduct; my guess would be, if you have a problem with her actively campaigning for Chuck Wagner, and think she may be in the wrong, go and talk to her boss about it; I'm sure he'll know if any rules are being broken.

sometimesthetruthhurts said...

Pablo,

You have not read ALL the comments obviously OR you are another Slocum supporter sent to stir up or reinforce the accusations concerning Mr. Robinson. I choose to believe the latter. You reek of a plant! Aren't ya'll ever gonna get tired of this little game? No, let me answer this one. You're not, we have this to look forward to for the next year I suppose. I'll humor you anyway.

1. Why would a sitting Sheriff whom everyone adores not endorse or support his former chief?

I won't answer that one but I have my own opinions concerning it. Unlike ya'll I don't just casually toss negative comments based upon speculation, rumors, and gut feelings.

2. Why would a chief promote a secretary to major?

He wouldn't and he didn't, our good sheriff did.

3. Why would a chief hit an employee?

He wouldn't HIT an employee and he certainly DID NOT!

4. Why did he leave his position at the Sheriff's Department?

He RETIRED.

5. Why was he terminated from his job at the Federal Bankruptcy Court and did it have anything to do with why he left the Sheriff's Department?

He wasn't and no it didn't.

Anything else I can clarify for you Mr. Pablo? Didn't think so!

Give it a rest guys!!!!

Anonymous said...

somtimes: I hate to say your fellow supporters started the negativity, but they did; and I must take up for a few of Pablos's comments and disagree with your post. ALTHOUGH, the fact that Bill was involved in an altercation with a co-worker is old news...it DID happen. For you to say otherwise is either very naive or very uninformed. Why is it of importance? Because it shows the general tension within the department between himself and co-workers at the time of his "retirement". Yes, Bill did take an interest in Karla Ryder's career, and it is no secret to anyone in the department. Now, as far as the Bankruptcy Court, this is the first I've heard and am working on trying to find a RELIABLE source with an unbiased view to give details.

I have a new blog I created not for all this bashing you all like to do, but rather as a place to go for information with links to different sites I have found to be helpful as I have researched my arguments. It is www.thoughtsfromrapides.blogspot.com Please feel free to visit and use the links, but no dirt is welcome on the site; it will be deleted.

sometimesthetruthhurts said...

Charlie,

At this point, it doesn't really matter who started what. Anytime that the same old "junk" is posted against Bill Robinson I am going to post a rebuttal.

As far as you calling me naive or uninformed, I think not! I never disputed the fact that an altercation of sorts occurred but Mr. Robinson never HIT ANYONE in the department! And as far as Karla Ryder's career, I've posted before that he was a MENTOR to her and has done a lot for the promotion of women within the department. So, there you got it!
Anyone can go back to read my previous posts regarding "women in the department" and the chauvanistic attitude exhibited by Mr. Slocum's supporters who have posted on several of the blogs.

Good luck on your "new blog", I believe you're dreaming if you think you can keep it clean. You need to watch out with that censorship that you are going to institute. Remember where we live and our rights to "free speech".

Anonymous said...

sometimes: I guess we can agree to disagree; but just because I disapprove of Bill's actions while employed within the department in no way means I'm a chauvinist; if Karla would have been deserving, it would be a different story; sorry to offend you, but the truth hurts sometimes

Pablo said...

I just wanted to say thank you Charlie as you always blog from a positive point of view and tell the truth about incidents that have happend and call it the way it is.

I understand a certain term limited Representative who just voted AGAINST the citizens of Bunkie and the Sugar Mill, which also in-turn effected the state supplemental pay for First Resonders, thinks he wants to try the Sheriff's job on for size.

The Chief Law Enforcement Officer of a jurisdiction needs to be A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER PERIOD!!!!!! Not some elected official looking for a new job.

The citizens of Rapides Parsih, concerned or not, need the leadership of MIKE SLOCUM.

None of the other candidates are talking about removeing the deputies from the schools or giving the tax back now, are they?
As usual, it was a ploy to take the heat off of their lack of qualifications.

When someone goes to get a job, employers look at qualifications.
MIKE SLOCUM IS THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATE BY FAR.

Charlie, I look forward to your new blogspot. Thanks for your un biased blogging.

Pablo

Anonymous said...

Aw, Tod...are your feelings hurt because everyone is getting tired of dishing dirt; therefore, you have nothing to talk about??

sometimesthetruthhurts said...

Pablo,

As usual, anyone that posts anything contrary to "negative allegations" towards Bill Robinson is somehow considered "negative". You see the irony in this? If the allegation is negative in nature to begin with how am I making a negative post?

Charlie supposedly posts from a "positive" point of view as long as it is reinforcing the "negative allegations" towards Mr. Robinson.

Like I said, I am here to ALWAYS defend Mr. Robinson on the negative allegations related to "incidents that have happened and call it the way it is" (which is a quote from Pablo's post) I sir, am calling it the way it was! Of course, the truth hurts ya'll so you come back charging us with posting "negative comments"!

And in reply to your comments regarding "the other candidates talking about removing the deputies from the schools or giving the tax back" Bill Robinson never "talked" about this occurring. The only thing posted in regards to this is THE WAY CERTAIN TAX MONIES ARE BEING SPENT. And of course, there is certainly BETTER ways of utilizing the tax monies. Some of them have yet to even been thought of as well as ideas already in existence. And that is how it should be in reponse to the ever-changing needs of a community. Mr. Robinson never said he would attempt to rescind the "tax".

Now, to quote your comment " a ploy to take the heat off of their lack of qualifications." That is eithor "very naive or very uninformed" and I made sure to post this as quoted by Charlie to make sure this will not be construed as "negative". Mr. Robinson has no need for a "ploy" as his qualifications are more than sufficient. He is not lacking in any area in regards to qualifications. He was Chief Deputy of Rapides parish for 12 years and only recently retired. He is "up" on the current administration and would continue to lead it "forward" if given the opportunity!

And finally, here goes your quote of course substituting your belief with mine. "When someone goes to get a job, employers look at qualifications. BILL ROBINSON IS THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATE BY FAR."

"The citizens of Rapides Parsih, concerned or not, need the leadership of BILL ROBINSON."

Now, I challenge ya'll to call this post negative as it is quoted per your posting!

Anonymous said...

Now, Sometimes...I have never pretended to be unbiased; I have always stated my support is for Mike Slocum. That being said, you state that when an employer looks to hire someone for a job they look at qualifications; true, but I would think they would also look at the recommendations from former employers ( I believe that would be Sheriff Hilton), and I would also think they would take into consideration performance from that previous job. So, in conclusion, you analogy describes that Major Slocum would be the best candidate, and the "employer" would "hire" (or vote for, in this case) Mike instead of Bill. Major Slocum has the qualifications, stamp of approval from his boss Sheriff Hilton, and has an exemplary track record within the department. Bill does not; all he has is his tenure with the department...and Chuck? Well, he doesn't even have that.

SUPERVISOR said...

No trying to stir anything just looking for some help in understanding this. I was told that in past history there was only about $300,000 in Rapides Parish that has ever been given to anyone running for Sheriff. If (and I'm saying if) thats the case then where is the money going to come from for Chuck or Bill to run. It takes money to run an effective campaign. Now as I understand it Slocum has over $280,000, so where is the other folks gonna get thiers? If I have heard wrong on this then someone correct me as this was given to me third party.

obi-wan said...

The preassure is applied by the underbosses.However, out in the world supporters of mike seem to be few and far between.i don't mind being disagreed with it is just a observation of one man,but the attitued of "we'v got this thing sewed up" seems to have changed to, we gotta fight.wonder why, maby it's becaus people have a mind of there own and a free will.The empire is getting this kind of feedback.I only wish Sheriff Hilton would have backed someone everyone could agree on and not someone currently employed with the R.P.S.O. this has caused friction and sides to be taken.thoes that do not support sclocum must not speek as freely as those that do,unfair yea but that seems to be the name of the game.I wonder if Bill could get the five hundred thousand dollar attack R.V. "the Air Forse One of the R.P.S.O. to be apart of a campaign percesion in a holiday event.The good people of Rapides are not impressed with the use of parish resources in the name of slocum for sheriff.Bad move sir!And good luck,your gonna need it.

Anonymous said...

obi: I think it is hilarious in your comments regarding Major Slocum. Don't you guys think all of the whining is getting a little old? I guess the positive responses voters have been sending to Major Slocum are starting to get you all worried. Hate to disappoint you, but no parish resources were used on Major Slocum's float; try again. And, believe me...if you think Major Slocum's supporters are dwindling in numbers...I feel very sorry for you. The fact is, we're very ENCOURAGED by all the support that has been shown, and promised this weekend to Major Slocum.

obi-wan said...

I think I'm gonna take some action.The high ranking retards at work seem to think they can do or say anything in the name of slocum for sheriff.A line was crossed the other day and i think i'll do something about it.I got plenty of proof!mike one of your ranking piles of DO-DO made a comment concerning my closest famley member in the name of you for sheriff.F%#* you him and your hopes for office.And as far as your hit list,You can wipe your ass with it buddy,the same way you wiped your ass with the rules set forth in the green book.The fools you trust to win you votes at the job while on the job are blowing it for you,HA get it?BLOWING IT FOR YOU.Well know this the the most costley screw up has taken place.Should have told them to watch there words at work.you never know when the tape is running.

Anonymous said...

obi: It's obvious you are trying to make people think the department is split; when in reality it is just a few of you, blowing smoke and complaining. If you REALLY have a problem, and want to do something about it, go to the Sheriff and quit crying on this blog. Grow up. Also, did you ever think that the person who made a comment regarding your family member may have said it because that is what they felt; and it had nothing to do with Mike? I swear, between you and Redneck, ya'll sound like a bunch of third graders whining to everybody BUT the teacher.

psych14 said...

Charlie 789,
I don't think u know exactly what Obi's sittuation is, so how can u suggest that it is only a few of them.I don't think u are really aware of the reallty. If u are not for Mike Slocum how can u run to the Sheriff. I think u are missing the point about talking abou a family member,u might want to review Obi's comment again.

Pablo said...

I heard this evening that T A Messina is going to run. I know him only by name. Can anyone tell me anything about him other than he is a City Policeman?

Charlie, see what you can find out.

And again, lets keep this civil and not dwell on a lot of conjecture and accusations.

Anonymous said...

Psych14: I am VERY much aware of the "reality" of Obi's "situation". It doesn't matter if he is for Mike or not; if he has a problem at work with ANYONE, go to the Sheriff. Quit whining about it on the blog; the same goes for anything else.

Pablo: I have also heard that TA has mentioned running; but I can't verify that. I can give you my opinion: it would be absolutely hilarious if TA tries to run for Sheriff. He would probably cut a dent into what small amount of supporters Bill has; my reasoning behind that is because they attract the same type of following, and have similar leadership problems. BUT...I'll try to get back at a later time with VERIFIED information concerning this, and not just my opinion.

Jesus is not sleep said...

Jesus is looking down on this race!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jesus is not sleep said...

what is slocum going to do for the department as a whole?

ACE20WARSTI said...

I HAVE LIVED IN RAPIDES PARISH MOST OF MY LIFE,I HAVE LIVED OVERSEAS AND DIFFERENT STATES, AND HAVE NEVER SEEN PEOPLE LIKE THOSE IN THE SHERIFF DEPT.,MOST OF THE MEN AND WOMEN DO A GOOD JOB I GUESS ,BUT THE OTHERS I HAVE SEEN SEEM TO THINK THEY ARE ABOVE THE LAWS IN THIS PARISH AND STATE. I HAVE SEEN MISUSE OF PARISH CARS AND OTHER VECHILES EVERYDAY. THIS PEOPLE GET A FREE RIDE ON THE TAX PAYERS. I HAVE WITNESSED MYSELF THIS EVENT ON COUNTLESS TIMES , ON 12-15-06 A FRIDAY NIGHT A RPSO CAR ON HWY 28EAST ABOUT 7:00PM GOING TOWARDS ALEX. SPEEDING AND PASSING OTHER CARS ON THE EXPRESSWAY JUST TO GET TO THE AIRPARK ,THE DRIVER I DID NOT KNOW ,BUT HE HAD HIS WIFE OR GIRLFRIEND IN THE CAR WITH HIM, IF THIS IS HOW THEY ACT AROUND HERE IN RPSO CARS WHAT ELSE DO THEY DO IN OTHER RPSO VECHILES,I AM TRIED OF PAYING FOR GAS SO THESE PEOPLE CAN DRIVE AROUND TO EAT,TAKE THEIR KIDS TO SCHOOL,OR ANY OTHER EVENT THAT COST THE TAX PAYERS OF THIS PARISH ,YOU KNOW WHO I AM TALKING ABOUT ! AS FAR AS SLO-CUM ,I THINK THIS MAN IS SO WRONG FOR THIS PARISH ,HE DOES NOT TALK TO THE REAL PEOPLE ,JUST PEOPLE WHO CAN GET HIM ELECTED TO A JOB WHERE HE CAN DO EVEN LESS THAN HE DOES ALREADY ,WHY ARE THERE SO MANY BIG-WIG PEOPLE AT THE TOP OF RPSO ,MANY HAVE A JOB BECAUSE OF HUNTING BUDDIES OR THEY WENT TO SCHOOL TOGETHER AND THEY GIVE THEIR SONS A JOB WITH NO IDEA HOW THEY WILL DO THEIR JOBS.MORE TO COME,COLECTING MORE INFO...

Anonymous said...

ace: first of all, how did you know the driver was speeding just to get to the airpark? it's not fair to judge unless you know all the details.

secondly, if you're going to attack the RPSO, you'll need to also consider every single emoloyee of the city, parish and state who have take home vehicles; I could say the same thing, that I "personally" saw an employee of the city of alexandria, in a public vehicle, taking his entire family somewhere...so, you're opening up a Pandora's box. Although, I assume you're posting this to try and tarnish the reputation of the RPSO.

And last but certainly not least, I will have to disagree with your statements concerning Major Slocum. He is, by far, the easiest candidate to believe because he is someone the people can relate to. He was not born with a silver spoon, like Chuck Wagner, and he doesn't come across like he is just talking to you because he wants your vote, like Bill Robinson. I have been out in crowds where Mike has been, observing the people's responses to him; most don't realize that I'm a strong supporter; and I can tell you, he is making a good impression upon the public BECAUSE he does talk to the "real" people, as you put it. AND - it is really funny how ya'll keep saying he doesn't do anything in the department; actions speak louder than words, and his actions say he will be the next Sheriff.

Jesus is not sleep said...

Lets just face the truth about the 2007 Sheriff Race Mike Slocum is the man for Sheriff. everybody have their down fall but he is what we need. Instead of trying to bring him down with all this and that yall are saying let see what we can do to make this man sucessful.In every business their are things that need to change. The sheriff department have their problems just like every where else. things that need to change is:
1)Being a Mason Should have nothing to do with your advancement in your field.
2)Need more police protection in the rural area south and north of rapides parish.
3)Need more black deputy on the road.It should have black deputy in Tioga. Tioga have just ass many blacks than whites.
4)On the icap unit it need some blacks and some females on it so all race will have a fair shoot at justices.
5)Community police needs to be more active in the communities. such ass making contact with people.
6) the community needs to get behind make and move this parish forward. William Earl has down a outstanding job and make will build on that and be better.

Lets make this parish the best in the state

SUPERVISOR said...

Jesus might not be asleep but you may need to get some with that spelling........geez

Anonymous said...

tod: in the next few days, please visit my blog and see comments regarding MY analysis of Bill's website. It is very professional; I will say that. The problem is that most of the substance isn't true. But, I'll get to that in a couple of days.

Remmy said...

I know the election is a while away but how come there are not more endorsements coming out besides the ones on Slocum website from people affliated with the Sheriff's department already. I really don't care what the sheriff, or a the RPSO's chaplain think. How about the local business groups and who they support. As a business owner in Rapides I would like to know whose platform is more conductive to growth for my business and protection of my family. And before any one decides to quip back , the Sheriff's polices do have a big influence on local businesses.

Anonymous said...

Remmy: Are you serious when you say you don't care who our current Sheriff is endorsing, as well as most of the rest of the department?? Regardless of how you feel about Sheriff Hilton, he is the BOSS of one of the candidates, and a former boss of another. That in itself speaks tremendously that he has confidence in Major Slocum. It shows that he has been a good employee within the department, and that most of the deputies within the department have confidence in his leadership--both in law enforcement and handling the budget.

In response to your question regarding local businesses: you can go to five different businesses and ask the owners who they are supporting, and you'll get at least three different answers. My point is, every candidate is going to have support from different business groups. If economic policies are your primary concern, why don't you email questions to Major Slocum on his website, as well as Bill Robinson. I don't think Chuck Wagner has a website, but for some reason, I think you already know how to get in touch with him.

sometimesthetruthhurts said...

I agree with Remmy. The business owners, well just the citizens in general need to look at who will best represent their interests.

The endorsement by the current sheriff and support of some of the employees of the department should not be weighted any more than any other person with an opinion of who should be our next sheriff.

Granted, they have worked with these individuals and in the case of the sheriff has supervised them but that may be where the problem lies. There's your typical office politics that come into play here. The RPSO employees may not be basing their overall political opinion on what may be best for the community at large, instead they may be basing their opinion on what's best for their career and family. I would imagine that objectivity is difficult when your career and livelihood is at stake.

I don't want this election to be decided on who the sheriff department wants or endorses. I want the citizens of the parish to become involved. I'd like to encourage all citizens to get registered to vote if they are not already and to exercise that vote on election day. Research your candidates, decide who best would represent each individual's interest as well as that of the community at large.

Anonymous said...

steelmagnolia: I have said in the past as I'll say again: nobody should vote, or not vote, for a candidate based upon an endorsement or based solely upon who another individual is supporting. HOWEVER, an endorsement shows who that person believes will do the best job, and should be taken into account when making a decision. The fact that the majority of the deparmtment believes Mike Slocum to be the best candidate should be viewed as such. Aren't they voting citizens of this parish?

In response to local businesses support, the same could be said for their endorsements; their personal interest in a candidate does not necessarily mean what is best for our community.

I will continue to disagree with your downplaying the support the department has shown Major Slocum. The Sheriff must have the respect and faith of his employees, and it says alot that they believe Major Slocum to be the most capable candidate.

Remmy said...

Whenever I mentioned the desire to see the business community involved it was from the standpoint of looking for outside endorsements. Even if the entire sheriff's department is rallying behind a single person, which I doubt, that still does not give any reason why that person (slocum or otherwise) should be sheriff. If you do not approve of the way things are being done in the department as it is, right now, then why would the department's support( that you do not approve of) matter. Just because someone has worked with a candidate before has little bearing on my choice because in my eyes that is nothing more than reaffirming my belief in the "good ol' boy" system that already exist.

And in respone to the post about the personal interest not reflecting the community, I will admit you are correct charlie. The personal interest of the sheriff, the department, and any one else affliated with such organization should have no bearing on the election or candidates. Thank you for proving my point that personel interest is driving this election and not what is best for our community.

The sheriff needs the support of the people not his employee's more. Last time I checked our nation was founded on the principle of that elected officials entered into a contract with the people. They serve at our whim and discretion. Not the employee's of the department, not the outgoing sheriff, the community as a whole. If we do not like the job they are doing we have the right as voters to terminate said contract and enter into an agreement with the person of our choice. Last time I checked that was the american system.

And out of curiousity when will the fundraising reports from the election commissioner be availble for public viewing?

Anonymous said...

Okay Remmy, where do I even begin? It's taken me a while to respond because I am just now finished laughing at your post!

To endorse someone is to "approve openly, or publicly express support". That being said, Major Slocum has THREE WRITTEN endorsements. One from a former employer, one from a current boss, and one from an admired reverend and chaplain. Regardless of how you downplay it, these people are publicly expressing their support of him, and should be weighed in the decision making process.

Now, you posted: "If we do not like the job they are doing we have the right as voters to terminate said contract and enter into an agreement with the person of our choice. Last time I checked that was the american system." Well, Remmy, the last time I checked...Major Slocum is not the current Sheriff. I find it amusing that his opponents are treating him as an incumbent. The RPSO is one of the best trained, best equipped departments in the state. So, I guess it is true that Major Slocum has been very beneficial to the department, and if you don't like all the PROGRESS that has been made, by all means, don't vote for him.

And as far as personal interest: I recommend you look very closely in the upcoming months at the least qualified candidate, and see who is pushing him. They want him to be a puppet for their "personal interest", as you like to put it. This is the only candidate running based on that "good ole boy" system as you stated. A candidate that is using favors his father gave while in office as a tool to gain support...that SCREAMS good ole boy system to me...

Just some thoughts for you, Remmy.

Remmy said...

Slocum is the philosophical and psychological incumbent in many people's minds. He has openly expressed his desire to stay the course that Hilton piloted. He appears to be the chosen successor to the hilton regime. I did not want my post to degenerate into a fight over a single candidate. I don't really care about whatever ethics violations have been commited. It's a good ol' time in the good ol' boy parish.

What seperates Slocum from Sheriff Hilton. Either he is the same or he is not. Hilton did alot of good for the parish and made progress. Slocum did his job by following orders handed down from superiors. An endorsement from someone I don't care for is a horrible flag to wave in my face and anyone else who does not like the way things are handled. Maybe I think Hilton is to easy on drug offenders and juvies.

If he is different then prove it. If he is the same then we have the right to sever the contract with the current administration which Slocum appears to be the poster child for and find someone who we think is better.

Still waiting on an endorsement that is not tainted with law enforcement from someone, anyone.

Let's get our hands on the fundraising reports and see who is supporting who.

Anonymous said...

Remmy: What separates Major Slocum from the other candidates is his capabilities. He has not just "followed orders handed down from his superiors", but he has taken proactive steps to bring new programs into the department, with the approval of the Sheriff. He has taken initiative with the authority given to him by the Sheriff as Major to bring the first Narcotics team, Motorcycle division, SWAT team, etc to the point they are at now.

Is he William Earl Hilton reincarnated? Absolutely not. Will he continue to move the RPSO in the direction of progress? Absolutely. And how do I know? Because of Major Slocum's record of accomplishments within the department. He can talk the talk BECAUSE he has walked the walk.

And let me give you this to chew on: Use this election as an analogy that our parish is hiring a new employee...the Sheriff. When you hire a new employee, is it not necessary to check with their previous and current employers as to their work ethic, capabilities etc? Wouldn't you want to know what their former and current employers thought about their job performance? THAT is how you should view Sheriff Hilton's endorsement of Major Slocum.

Anonymous said...

Oh, and one more thing: I think it is still a while yet before the campaign finance reports will be available. Don't quote me on it, but I believe they have to be turned in by February, and will be available to see by April...I'll find out for sure. And, yes, it will be interesting to see who is supporting the candidates, although I have a fairly good idea already.

Anonymous said...

Remmy: reports have to be turned in Feb 25th...you can see this on the campaign ethics website. I have a link to it on my blog.

www.thoughtsfromrapides.blogspot.com

INHARMSWAY said...

Before reading this blog I felt like Mike Slocum was the man for the job. Not so sure now. I am one of those individuals that is fed up with good old boy politics. I am looking closely at WHO is supporting WHOM. Right now the way I see it, the good old boy network is behind Slocum. I am taking a second look at Bill Robinson.

Remmy said...

Every discussion of the sheriff's race always becomes a fight between slocum supporters and non-supporters. Those who are still undecided have very little to work on. Some of us aren't impressed with endorsements, or whatever work they try to take credit for. To me, it isn't a matter of who can raise the most money or will promise to pander to certain groups of the parish. Endorsements are the good ole' boy style of politics in action.

This is not like hiring a new employee. When I hire someone new, all I care about is a clean record and legal status in the country. This is an election controlled by the masses. But it should not come down to whoever can collect the most political favors, who has who in thier back pocket, or even who has served with the force the longest. If Slocum wants to take credit for the way things are being handled right now, then be my guest.

Just to throw this out there. Slocum could not have "created" all of these divisions without money which is handled by the Sheriff. I wouldn't give my workers a credit card without some kind of plan and I'm sure Hilton did not either.

Remmy said...

Every discussion of the sheriff's race always becomes a fight between slocum supporters and non-supporters. Those who are still undecided have very little to work on. Some of us aren't impressed with endorsements, or whatever work they try to take credit for. To me, it isn't a matter of who can raise the most money or will promise to pander to certain groups of the parish. Endorsements are the good ole' boy style of politics in action.

This is not like hiring a new employee. When I hire someone new, all I care about is a clean record and legal status in the country. This is an election controlled by the masses. But it should not come down to whoever can collect the most political favors, who has who in thier back pocket, or even who has served with the force the longest. If Slocum wants to take credit for the way things are being handled right now, then be my guest.

Just to throw this out there. Slocum could not have "created" all of these divisions without money which is handled by the Sheriff. I wouldn't give my workers a credit card without some kind of plan and I'm sure Hilton did not either.

Anonymous said...

Remmy: We can go rounds about the endorsements if you'd like, or move on to other issues. I can agree to disagree with that. My only point regarding that I'd like to address now is your implying that because Slocum has the majority of support from the department, that he is part of a "good ole boy" system. Please, by all means, define that. Because as I see it, that could be said about any of the candidates.

I urge you and inharmsway to take a look at the candidates records, and determine who is the most capable man to do the job. I believe that is Mike Slocum because of his record in the department. I believe that Bill Robinson was an ineffective employee while at the RPSO, and I believe that Chuck Wagner is trying to politic based on his father's accomplishments as DA, and not on his own merit. I think he is the candidate tied deeply in that good ole boy politics. That "you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours" mentality.

Now, that is my opinion based on the information I have collected over that past few months.

And, I have no desire to argue, but I'll defend my support of the candidate I feel is most qualified and most capable.

INHARMSWAY said...

I wonder how many people would vote for the Sheriff's tax if they had it to do again? I also wonder how many people will seriously question that perpetual tax when they vote in a new sheriff. I think it is entirely possible that the current administration is in for a wake up call.

ROOSTER said...

STELL MAGNOLIA, IS THERE A NEW BLOG SOMEWHERE TALKING ABOUT THE SHERIFF RACE?

Adam T said...

1. I think that comparing candidate qualifications is an important first step, but I don't think it is the end all and be all of a race. Just because someone has an impressive resume doesn't mean that they would make a good Sheriff.

2. Even if on duty deputies are campaigning for one of the candidates, that is a big difference between whether or not they are being encouraged or enabled to do so. I have a lot of police officers in my family, and what the regulations state and what actually goes on is not always the same.

If you really think it is going on, get some proof and make a complaint to the RPSO Internal Affairs. If they sweep it under a rug, then you have your answer. However, if they come down on the deputies, you have your answer then too.

Adam T said...

Creole Sister,
Did you get the unit number of the bike? It seems to me that would be very reportable.
Fact is, people in the RPSO who like the ways things are (or think things will be better w/ Slocum) are going to support him, and some of those people will do crap like that. Those that don't support Slocum will probably keep their heads down until it is over, since he is the only candidate in the RPSO.
To me, the test will be what happens when one of the Slocum supporters crosses the line of campaigning while on duty and gets reported. What will happen to them.

I'm also very curious as to how the whole "Club Retro" thing works out. I'd like to see if Slocum will come out publicly to respond to the allegations in that situation.

Adam T said...

Fairplay,
I don't think the media had someone on the raid, and I doubt that they did much reporting beyond taking statements from people in the RPSO. They are owned by Gannett publishing, which doesn't often pay reporters to actually report. So, all the media statements were generated by the RPSO, although most of them are not attributed to an individual.

There are currently at least 2 lawsuits on this issue, in which there are responses. Some of the information in the suits is apparently wrong (race of some of the officers), but so to is some of the information in the media hype surrounding the arrest.

I want to see how Slocum deals with this issues. For example, a big deal was made about the guns, but apparently those guns have been returned to the owners and no charges pressed. If that is wrong, let's see Slocum refute it. Apparently, no charges at all have been filed with the DA's office against the owners. So, my conclusions are that there was no cause for arrest, or that there was cuase for arrest but the RPSO screwed it up so badly that the DA couldn't make a case, or the DA's office had a great case but is just deciding its not important. Maybe their attorney is the 2nd coming of Johnny Cochrane.

Another one is the bigg issue made of a child under 10 "sitting at the bar." I mean, that is a big statement which has been repeated on several blogs. However, I have yet to hear a single officer come forward and swear to seeing that occur. Which probably means that someone from RPSO lied to the paper. Apparently, no one was charged with child endangerment, etc.

The reason this is a big deal for me is that if I am in my home, or in my own business, I don't want the government coming and taking my gun. I have never known a bar owner/operator who didn't have a gun. The idea that that is okay for the government to come and take guns, and keep them for months before returning them is scary. What if someone had come in to rob this place 4 days after the raid? Would they have been able to defend themselves.

Now, I'm not saying that I believe the civil suits, but I do think that the RPSO in general, and Mike Slocum specifically since he is part of and running to continue the current RPSO administration, needs to come out and put the story straight.

Adam T said...

Creolesister,

I'll try to download and watch the video, but I'll tell you that pictures and video can be shot or edited to produce a certain look/feel.

As far as Slocum's comments, I would normally say that Slocum may have been talking about patrons having guns in a bar, and his statement was just not explicit.

However, if he is correctly quoted and said the guns were found in the office, then that bothers me a lot. I am very, very wary of the government coming into someone's home or business and taking their guns.

"Never let the government do to someone else what you would not want them to do to you."

Adam T said...

And another thing. Why haven't we heard anything from the NRA about this matter. From what I have seen, the guns were seized and held for months, even though there is apparently no evidence that they were used in any crime. From what I gather, no one who worked at the bar was charged with any drug offenses, and even if there were minors in the bar I don't think that they were forced there at gunpoint by the owners.

Imagine someone calls in a drug tip on you, the police raid your home or business, find no drugs on you but determine you have some code violation or a misdemeanor warrant that has nothing to do with drugs or violence, and use that to take your guns and keep them for months. What do you do the week after this when some criminal is trying to breakdown your door or assault your family or employees.

A.T.

Gator OS said...

I haven't read the numerous blogs before me.... but I can attest to the corruption and disregard shown by Slocum and over the next few months i will be releasing his misdeeds on video to the person running wesawthat.blogspot.com . Starting with the ATC video that was redacted before i got hold of it, but also i have all 6 security cameras from the night club showing slocum there right in the middle of the abuse of 1000 citizens civil rights, lack of warrants, lack of 'real' charges leveed on the owners, and i garuntee it will all come out in court. i've seen the case materials, Slocum is a crook who is owned by the old money of the area. you want proof, keep following wesawthat's blog. His abuse of power and abuse of the citizens of cenla needs to stop. He's bad on civil rights, he''s bad for new business, and the only supporters he has are friends and old money. the video's will be his conviction! (the same video's he sent his deputies in to confiscate a day later, but were already moved to a safe location. he screwed up royalty and the boy needs to become a man and own up to his mistakes, do what is best for the people of this area, and drop out of law enforcement all together.

Adam T said...

torchbearer,

I looked at the ATC video on wesawthat. It looked like it could have been simply started and stopped at various times. I am definitely looking forward to seeing the in-club video.
I don't know if you can damn Slocum for this if he was simply following orders. If the Sheriff says do X, you do X.
I do have a couple of questions. At the beginning, when the woman was screaming on the floor for an ambulence, I want to know:
1. How long had she been there before the camera showed up? It looked like the actual raid was over and all the deputies and officers were very relaxed, so I am guessing it was several minutes later.
2. That looked like Slocum standing there when she was screaming, but I'm not sure.
3. When that same woman was asking for an ambulance, was that a female deputy snapping at her "Don't touch me!!"?
Thanks, A.T.

Gator OS said...

Adam,
All I can say is that Hilton was out of town at the time. Operation-Retrofit was spearheaded by slocum. Now the real questions is.. which one of his contributors gave him the 'tip' there were drugs at retro when there weren't any at all. it was the most secure clean ran club in town.

The ATC video actually started sometime after the raid, i'm working with the club surveillance videos and my first guess is that ATC came in about 45 minutes or longer after the armed militants stormed the peaceful place, so the girl screaming for help had been doing so for sometime,,, and then on the ATC video showed that same girl was basically told to shut up and 'don't touch me'
Slocum knew of the injured girl and ignored her because he really thought that raid was going to be his moment of glory. You should see the 'masked men' desperately looking for drugs but finding nothing...(which is in the other videos) but most of that is on the clubs security camera video which they put in a safe place so it wouldn't be altered like the ATC tape.
please be patient with me, the raid is about 3 hours long and i have 7 DVDs full of stuff on the RPSO and Slocum in specific.
I haven about 45 more of these large post to make so that people can know the truth about the man running for sheriff, slocum, and the actions of his gang of thugs.

Has even made a public apology or any other type of attorney prepared release regarding the incident? Or is his hoping it just all goes away.
Seems like if it was such a victory he'd be parading it around like a big bright banner for everyone to see instead of hiding from it.

Remmy said...

I have heard from neighbor that a new candidate would be joining the race. A black candidate already in law enforcement. anyone else heard the same thing? I'm checking the message boards and blog to get more information if it's true.

sometimesthetruthhurts said...

Remmy,

That's very interesting if indeed fact. Anyone else have any information (fact) to back it up?
Please tell!

sometimesthetruthhurts said...

Creolesister,

I'm going to be on the lookout for those unmarked vehicles with
Slocum stickers. Get some identifying information on them if you can. How blatantly unjust and unethical is that? I'm paying for that car and it's showcasing Mr. Slocum's name. A known RPSO unmarked vehicle with a Slocum support sticker?

Blue Steele said...

Mike Slocum is a man of fine character and deep concern for the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office, and the people of the Rapides Parish. You don't have to look to hard to find him he will always be where he is needed the most. Usually thats in helping someone in need. The Rapides Parish Sheriff's office has been made one of the finest in the state. This is due to dedicated people like Major Slocum following the lead of a great Sheriff himself William Earl Hilton. I know that Major Slocum would never do anything to tarnish the reputation that he and so many others have worked so hard to establish. I am confident in knowing that Major Slocum is running for all the right reasons, because he has a geniune interests in public service to Rapides Parish and the people living here. Major Slocum knows where the dept. is headed and knows how to keep it going in that direction. He is truely the best man for the job and my time and faith is in him. Keep up the good job Mike.

Blue Steele said...

Charlie 789
Thank you so much for allowing me to voice my opinion. I am currently an employee of the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Dept. I have been so for almost 12 years now. I have worked with Bill Robinson and Mike Slocum, and I have met and talked to Charles Wagner on several occasions. I am endorsing Mike Slocum for Sheriff. I would also like anyone reading this to know that I am on my own time right now not the taxpayers time.
I feel that Mike is the best man for the job for several reasons. The biggest one being that he knows the high standard of excellence that we have obtained over the years thanks to Sheriff Hilton with the help of so many more. Mike knows what it will take to up hold that standard. Mike is a sincere and hard working man with deep concern for the people of Rapides Parish. Mike is running because he truely believes that he can help the people of this parish and do the kind of job that will make the people of this parish proud. After all thats what a public servant is supposed to do. A lot of people have forgotten that but Mike isn't one of them.

The other two candidates have at one time turned their back on law enforcement. Whats to say they won't do that again?

You have to be a giver to take a job like Sheriff. You have to be able to give of your time your heart and your head. Unfortunately of your private time as well. The new Sheriff will get calls all times of the day and night. Only a man willing to give as much can handle that kind of job. I don't believe that the other two candidates are givers, I believe they are takers. I believe that they are both part of that Good Ole Boy politics that some people screaming to get away from.

Mike Slocum will up hold the old traditions of the Rapides Parish Sheriff'f Office and he will impliment some new ideas and at the same time keep our standards as high as they have ever been.

For me there is no other candidate he might as well be running by himself. I know come election day that the people of Rapides Parish will feel the same way I do.

Thank you for giving me this opporturnity .

Anonymous said...

Bluesteele-Talk about double talk.I have to admit tho that you are good at it.In one paragraft you say that you believe Robinson and Wagner are both part of the "good old boy" politics that some people (are) screaming to get away from. Yet in the very next sentence you say "Mike Slocum will uphold the old traditions of the Rapides Sheriffs Office". Can't seem to get it straight can you.Slocum is the problem NOT the solution.

sometimesthetruthhurts said...

Blue,
You have no idea what you're talking about by accusing the other 2 candidates of being "takers". In fact, I think it may just be the other way around. They're the "givers" and your Slocum is a "taker". Guess it just depends on who you're for or who you're just against. What I know of Slocum, I sure don't want him to be our next sheriff. To carry on the old traditions set forth by Sheriff Hilton? I think it's high time for that to come to an end. I'm not saying that Sheriff Hilton didn't do great things for the Sheriff's department but I believe he got a little too caught up in the "power of the office". Talk about your "good ole boy" politics, I'm afraid that is the current M.O. Gotta keep Slocum out of there to get rid of it.

Anonymous said...

Blue steele: Thanks for attempting to keep things positive. As usual, tod, sometimes, et al have come slithering on with their negativity. But, that's what you do when you're running scared, and can't run a race based on merit. Please feel free to bring positive discussions on my blog; I am able to attend it again, as I have been out of pocket for a while.

PUNO said...

Well done & said,Thanks Charlie & Bluesteele.

Anonymous said...

The President of the United States flies all over the US campaigning not only for himself, but fellow politicians at tax payer’s expense. Big bucks! All presidents do it... The few buck Slocum will spend while working is a drop in the bucket. I have no problem with it.