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All reports are that Bill Stanley is a good man. Sources indicate that Stanley lived in Fairfax County for a while in the late 90's and then moved back home to Franklin County. Public records indicate that Stanley voted in the General Election of 2001, however, these same records reveal that Stanley failed to vote in the General elections of 2002, 2003, and 2004. Bill Stanley, a candidate for the RPV Chairmanship at this weekend's convention, failed to vote in the Presidential election of 2004? How is this issue relevant to Convention Delegates as they consider who to vote for as RPV Chairman at this weekend's Convention? Pat Mullins or Bill Stanley?
Is it unreasonable to expect a prospective State Party Chairman to vote in a Presidential Election or in Congressional Mid-Term Election? No, it is not. Consider this: Last week, during the lead up to Memorial Day 2009, Virginians stopped and mourned the loss of over 184 of our fellow state citizens--Virginians that have lost their lives in the Global War on Terrorism. Our fellow citizen-soldiers put themselves in harms way in part so that Iraqi elections could be held. Virginia Blood has been spilled, in part, to provide Iraqi citizens with the right to vote, link here:
http://www.newsweek.com/id/48065
Below is an excerpt from the Richmond Times Dispatch Story that ran on Attorney General Bill Mims honoring fallen Virginian's during our war on terror:
"The signs of sacrifice and courage they were assembled to honor were less visible, but arguably more powerful.
There was Sgt. 1st Class Luis Morales, recipient of the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Silver Star. He underwent 22 surgeries for his war wounds from serving in Afghanistan and was expected to attend in a wheelchair. When recognized by Attorney General William C. Mims, Morales rose from his chair and stood on his own.
There were young children without fathers, innocently tugging at their mothers' dresses during the speeches by the generals and politicians. A gathering of incomplete families -- their status marked only by where they were seated and plain white nametags with small type that read "Family of . . . "
Behind them stood an informal color guard of bikers -- veterans themselves with the scars of their service in a previous war written on their weathered faces and the political patches sewn into sleeveless jeans jackets. Each clutched a white pole flying a pristine American flag.
"Americans love to celebrate," said Mims, rattling off the familiar occasions that mark the American calendar and prompt fireworks and revelry. Memorial Day is the one day when we do not celebrate. When we pause -- when we honor those who died so that we can be free."
Started three years ago by then-Attorney General Bob McDonnell, the office has a "Wall of Honor" in the lobby of its building on 900 Main Street devoted to Virginia's fallen.
"Every name of than wall testifies that freedom is not free," Mims told the crowd of more than 400 people. "In fact, it is more costly than most of us will ever know." Link here:
All reports are that Bill Stanley is a good man. Sources indicate that Stanley lived in Fairfax County for a while in the late 90's and then moved back home to Franklin County. Public records indicate that Stanley voted in the General Election of 2001, however, these same records reveal that Stanley failed to vote in the General elections of 2002, 2003, and 2004. Bill Stanley, a candidate for the RPV Chairmanship at this weekend's convention, failed to vote in the Presidential election of 2004? How is this issue relevant to Convention Delegates as they consider who to vote for as RPV Chairman at this weekend's Convention? Pat Mullins or Bill Stanley?
Is it unreasonable to expect a prospective State Party Chairman to vote in a Presidential Election or in Congressional Mid-Term Election? No, it is not. Consider this: Last week, during the lead up to Memorial Day 2009, Virginians stopped and mourned the loss of over 184 of our fellow state citizens--Virginians that have lost their lives in the Global War on Terrorism. Our fellow citizen-soldiers put themselves in harms way in part so that Iraqi elections could be held. Virginia Blood has been spilled, in part, to provide Iraqi citizens with the right to vote, link here:
http://www.newsweek.com/id/48065
Below is an excerpt from the Richmond Times Dispatch Story that ran on Attorney General Bill Mims honoring fallen Virginian's during our war on terror:
"The signs of sacrifice and courage they were assembled to honor were less visible, but arguably more powerful.
There was Sgt. 1st Class Luis Morales, recipient of the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Silver Star. He underwent 22 surgeries for his war wounds from serving in Afghanistan and was expected to attend in a wheelchair. When recognized by Attorney General William C. Mims, Morales rose from his chair and stood on his own.
There were young children without fathers, innocently tugging at their mothers' dresses during the speeches by the generals and politicians. A gathering of incomplete families -- their status marked only by where they were seated and plain white nametags with small type that read "Family of . . . "
Behind them stood an informal color guard of bikers -- veterans themselves with the scars of their service in a previous war written on their weathered faces and the political patches sewn into sleeveless jeans jackets. Each clutched a white pole flying a pristine American flag.
"Americans love to celebrate," said Mims, rattling off the familiar occasions that mark the American calendar and prompt fireworks and revelry. Memorial Day is the one day when we do not celebrate. When we pause -- when we honor those who died so that we can be free."
Started three years ago by then-Attorney General Bob McDonnell, the office has a "Wall of Honor" in the lobby of its building on 900 Main Street devoted to Virginia's fallen.
"Every name of than wall testifies that freedom is not free," Mims told the crowd of more than 400 people. "In fact, it is more costly than most of us will ever know." Link here:
http://www.timesdispatch.com/rtd/news/local/article/WALLGATER21_20090521-190002/269099/
Bill Stanley's voting record is a curious one indeed--unfortunately, his lack of voting in elections really does bar him from serious consideration as a candidate for the Office of RPV Chairman. If Stanley can't take voting seriously, why should we take his candidacy seriously? Curious Case Indeed especially when even liberal Brad Pitt manages to vote.
Bill Stanley's voting record is a curious one indeed--unfortunately, his lack of voting in elections really does bar him from serious consideration as a candidate for the Office of RPV Chairman. If Stanley can't take voting seriously, why should we take his candidacy seriously? Curious Case Indeed especially when even liberal Brad Pitt manages to vote.
2 comments:
I consider failing to vote pretty serious, and I'm still undecided on the chairman. What public records are available showing if a person voted in a general election.
Its my understanding that only candidates and certain party officials can access voting history and it is limited to four years. Is there some place were we can verify this information.
There is, but it would compromise my source. Please take the time to personally ask Stanley if he failed to vote in the above captioned time frame.
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