tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4016574119422355102.post7641388472334052770..comments2023-11-05T05:05:34.610-04:00Comments on Alter of Freedom: State Sen. Steve Martin(R- 11th)Facebook & New MediaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4016574119422355102.post-28138037820198446182010-01-28T18:28:23.430-04:002010-01-28T18:28:23.430-04:00Martin needed to go years ago. He's not what h...Martin needed to go years ago. He's not what he makes himself out to be. Durfee should have never happened to start with, but if she won his seat it would be a double whammy!<br />We get rid of her locally and him altogether!<br />AMEN!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4016574119422355102.post-84415750808504339992009-12-11T19:59:54.472-04:002009-12-11T19:59:54.472-04:00I supported Eric Cantor (R-Va) but now that he is ...I supported Eric Cantor (R-Va) but now that he is trying to take credit for getting the Barefoot issue brought to some sort of resolution he looks more like a tool.<br /><br />Cantor boasted on his Facebook page about his involvement and yet some players pretty close to the situation on the HOA side of this debate have not had one word with Cantor.<br /><br />So here we have a local representative in Martin, who his a friend of Barefoot apparently, out of the mix and than we have a U.S. Representative in Cantor claiming some sort of leadership on the issue but really not having much to do with anything according to folks on the HOA side. It really makes you wonder just who you really can trust to tell it to you straight and who it is that just wants some sort of political coat tail on an issue before the public.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4016574119422355102.post-65909679938243566222009-12-09T14:23:04.297-04:002009-12-09T14:23:04.297-04:00I think the 2011 turnout in the BOS and SB electio...I think the 2011 turnout in the BOS and SB elections will be way up especially in the greater Chester area.<br /><br />Say bye-bye Marshall.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4016574119422355102.post-60559039031812221182009-12-09T10:21:31.840-04:002009-12-09T10:21:31.840-04:00If Durfee runs, we'll just have to have a bett...If Durfee runs, we'll just have to have a better cadidate to beat her...it's all about organization and getting the message out to ALL voters on how a candidate can make their life better..not a selected few. The reason the voter turnout is so low is becasue the people running don't communicate to the voters the importannce OF voting in local and state elections and how it actually effects their life more than a federal election does...just sayingJody L. Wilcoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08190896496066508971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4016574119422355102.post-83222579412140213412009-12-09T10:20:20.999-04:002009-12-09T10:20:20.999-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jody L. Wilcoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08190896496066508971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4016574119422355102.post-28254974162410733662009-12-08T18:53:55.939-04:002009-12-08T18:53:55.939-04:00Its not as if anyone threw a tomato at Martin. He ...Its not as if anyone threw a tomato at Martin. He needs to get a grip!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4016574119422355102.post-50684579745053758502009-12-08T07:46:16.515-04:002009-12-08T07:46:16.515-04:00When turnout is a paltry 30% of eligible registere...When turnout is a paltry 30% of eligible registered voters anyone, even a dunce, can win office. Low turnout is the reason incumbants win all the time. Its the same people voting cycle after cycle. Whats that saying about doing the same thing and expecting a different result?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4016574119422355102.post-41019605626761904832009-12-08T00:17:53.716-04:002009-12-08T00:17:53.716-04:00This is such a great country. Morons in public off...This is such a great country. Morons in public office go on to a higher office all the time. Yes the dunce Durfree could probably get elected to the VA House of Delegates-proof positice of what is hurting America.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4016574119422355102.post-122885417508991852009-12-07T22:15:19.786-04:002009-12-07T22:15:19.786-04:00Well, I got an email attacking me for "going ...Well, I got an email attacking me for "going after" Steve Martin and how if I were a "loyal conservative" I would not lend credence to such assertions being made by others who have targeted his social conservative nature.<br /><br />WOW. Taking the defensive posture over an issue such as this is rather ridiculous. The post is more about the challenges of social media and the Martin example on Facebook was merely illustrating the point.<br /><br />But, in case you missed it a recent post by Martin on Facebook quoted scripture. So, please if your gonna blast me in an email for making Martin's faith an issue -which I didn't- maybe he might consider not making it a focal point himself. Just saying.<br /><br />Concerning challengers. Again the point of the post was more geared towards social media which JOdy Wilcox addressed way more effectively than I and not in any way was meant as somehow a call for the removal or challenge of Martin. I just feel that in certain instances on his Facebook page he speaks to religion alot and yet at times seems to come across anything but Christian. The case made in the post is such an instance where Martin crossed the line in attacking someone for merely speaking to an issue candidly. <br /><br />None of us will agree all the time, but it is how we handle those instances where we come across disagreement or opposition that can really define us as people. I just feel that Martin behaved rash in his discourse associated with commentors and more to the point no one else in the discussion seem to raise their level of tone except for Martin.<br /><br />I do not believe at this point that Supervisor Durfee would be a viable candidate for that office but no one really gave her a shot to win her current position either. Frankly, I would not underestimate her whatever her ambition. She put together a pretty effective groundgame in 2005/6. It was a packed field but she still brought numbers to the polls to win.Alter of Freedomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4016574119422355102.post-71474582634906056662009-12-07T17:21:14.905-04:002009-12-07T17:21:14.905-04:00Very true and to the point Jody, but one must also...Very true and to the point Jody, but one must also evaluate the "response" by Martin towards potentially his own constituent. It amounted to "shut your mouth and stay off my page unless you want to toe the line of those of us here that are in agreement that my view is the right one" kind of condescension.<br /><br />I do not think that is the tome any leader should take. It demonstrates weakness.Will S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4016574119422355102.post-43933055345005633562009-12-07T11:12:38.410-04:002009-12-07T11:12:38.410-04:00The new media is proving a hard thing to control f...The new media is proving a hard thing to control for politicians and political groups (of all sizes and philosophies) since their primary objective is to control the message they are trying to deliver (not that that is a bad thing, just saying) to the public. Also politicians do not be caught saying something that would damage re-election. In an age where even a misspelled word can be used as some hidden slight to an opponents or group, the new media is causing new problems for politicians and groups who have carefully crafted messages and images. Being a person involved in pushing local politics to use the new media to spread their message, I always stress that you must be willing and able to engage the dissention in the comments section since your audience is more diverse than a rally or local meeting…..Also the “anonymous” nature of the comments section and the internet in general allows the person to be more bold in their criticism than they would tend to be in public….something most political leaders are not use too. Although criticism of our elected leaders has gained a more vocal outcry direct confrontation of these leaders is still quite rare…..also, as will e-mail, when one reads what is typed “on the fly” the intent can be lost n the recipient and can escalate unnecessarily do to this miscommunication. Senator Martin’s outreach to the public through Facebook is a genuine attempt to reach his constituents and we should applaud him for actually attempting to use the new media himself to this end and responding to those that disagree when so many other politicians and political groups are little more than fan pages with static content that comes from an admin as oppose to the person themselves.Jody L. Wilcoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08190896496066508971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4016574119422355102.post-70414523094654192022009-12-07T11:09:52.949-04:002009-12-07T11:09:52.949-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jody L. Wilcoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08190896496066508971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4016574119422355102.post-91939841824340260852009-12-06T22:03:53.958-04:002009-12-06T22:03:53.958-04:00Seeing as both Durfee and Martin's seats will ...Seeing as both Durfee and Martin's seats will be up in 2011, I don't think she'd wait another 4 years to challenge him. But I agree with Anonymous, she will have a hard enough time getting re-elected to the BoS.<br /><br />Of course, if Kirk Cox gets a cabinet post, who knows what will happen. I could easily see either her or Omarh Rajah going after that seat.TC Robinsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4016574119422355102.post-16977429937416617222009-12-06T16:44:58.071-04:002009-12-06T16:44:58.071-04:00Durfee? Are you serious? She will be lucky if she ...Durfee? Are you serious? She will be lucky if she is re-elected as a board member in 2011.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4016574119422355102.post-54100578079491583262009-12-06T10:28:57.006-04:002009-12-06T10:28:57.006-04:00Alter the strange thing is the only person taking ...Alter the strange thing is the only person taking "offense" is Martin himself. During the election I decided to follow some of my elected officials who had joined the Facebook community to include Martin, Cantor,and even the CCRC. Cantor very rarely has much more than simply information about his comings and goings. <br /><br />My one take away from Martin is he tends to be highly judgemental of people that come at ideas from a different place. He is lock step with what we have called the "good ole boy" network in CC and has been in politics in the area for quite some time. I think one of his friends even alluded as much to this network which may have ignited the fire in him. Martin and others are keeping a watchful eye on the growing middle and more moderate shift in the CC GOP. Martin is cetainly a strong social conservative and seems perectly comfortable with injecting releigion and faith in everything on his Facebook page. This of course his his right, but not everyone subscribes that that brand of conservatism in CC.<br /><br />Rumors are circulating that after the next elections here in CC that Matoaca Supervisor Marlene Durfee could challenge Steve Martin for his seat given her recent popularity and apparent ambition. Any thoughts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4016574119422355102.post-4163230110243430822009-12-05T19:26:17.332-04:002009-12-05T19:26:17.332-04:00The Senator should know better frankly. I thibnk h...The Senator should know better frankly. I thibnk he may be a bit peeved that his role has been usurped by Warner and Webb in this dispute given his claim of being a close friend to Col. Barefoot.<br /><br />HOA's have tremendous power but it is tranaparent power unlike that of the Senator and other politicians. The restrictions are right here in black and white for all to see and the HOA routinely has meetings with homeowners to improve/update them. If homeowners refuse to be involved in their community, they have no one to blame but themselves when someone comes knocking at the door to inform them they are in violation of a restriction.JoeinBonAirnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4016574119422355102.post-34080712569385536432009-12-05T07:34:36.936-04:002009-12-05T07:34:36.936-04:00While I think the Army Colonel deserves the right ...While I think the Army Colonel deserves the right to display the flag in the manner in which he sees fit he obviously failed to either read or understand all the associations mandates.<br /><br />Regardless it is obvious he is failing to comply with the agreed upon rules and ignored them by building his pole. Its as simple as that and should make no difference who is doing the violating.<br /><br />Usually a homeowner must get permission from a board or committee such as an architectual one set up by the HOA before they undergo certain projects. Yes even landscaping and flagpoles.<br /><br />People like Mr. Martin cannot preach to us about personal responsibility and doing what is right and than simply endorse someone blatantly violating a contract which they entered into.<br /><br />Mr. Martin's logic regarding the fact that he certainly does not want to prevent citizens or HOA's from entering into agreements that he would not enter into- here an admission of sorts that the rules were violated- but than simply support someone who is violating that agreement on the basis of friendship.<br /><br />This issue has no merit. The property owner is in violation of the rules. I agree that he had not been given the stage by Sen. Mark Warner and others we would not even know about this issue. They can fix matters behind closed doors if they want, but it really goes to show you that you have to know people in order to have things like this work out for you. <br /><br />I agree with the notion had it been one of us we would be forced to remove the pool and spend alot of money fighting the HOA. And to no end. <br /><br />It seems Sen. Martin cares little about the contract law or personal responsibility as far as this issue goes. Apparently, he is basing his judgement purely on emotion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com