It's sad, MacKay had agreed to be on WAIM but changed his mind. I guess when the facts about his party affiliation came out, it was too much.
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Dear Plumbbob & SSHM: The reality is that until about 10 years ago, running as a Republican was a kiss of death politically. Many Republicans ran as Democrats just because it was the only way to get the job done - get elected. Yes, Waldrep running as a Democrat & being elected as such is problematic for him at this time. He was on record as being a member of the party and running under the Democratic banner. Mr. McKay never did so - he just voted in a primary for the person he felt needed his vote most. This is what I look at in making a call about who I would support. Of course, it is all theoretical because I am not a voter in that district.
But next Tuesday's election will require me to possibly eat more crow. Or enjoy steak. Time will tell. And I am real tired of eating crow.
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Voice of no reason,
I grow weary of the lies.
THE BLOODY TRUTH is WRIX asked both Bob and Raymond to be on the show on their morning show on Friday. The 8:00-8:30 slot was given to Bob with the 8:30-9:00 slot given to MacKay. Bob didn't like that and proceeded to ask for a coin toss to determine who would go first. MacKay won the toss and opted for the 8:30-9:00 slot, as it was originally intended.
Waldrep then contacts WAIM to see if it's possible to schedule a DEBATE prior to Tuesday. Rick, of course, obliges, and makes arrangements for a debate on MONDAY. Now who in their right mind agrees to a debate the day before an election is beyond me.
Oh, thats right too - the person behind in the polls and the loser in the first primary would want a debate.
Please tell the truth and refrain from the lies.
- SSHM
I grow weary of the lies.
THE BLOODY TRUTH is WRIX asked both Bob and Raymond to be on the show on their morning show on Friday. The 8:00-8:30 slot was given to Bob with the 8:30-9:00 slot given to MacKay. Bob didn't like that and proceeded to ask for a coin toss to determine who would go first. MacKay won the toss and opted for the 8:30-9:00 slot, as it was originally intended.
Waldrep then contacts WAIM to see if it's possible to schedule a DEBATE prior to Tuesday. Rick, of course, obliges, and makes arrangements for a debate on MONDAY. Now who in their right mind agrees to a debate the day before an election is beyond me.
Oh, thats right too - the person behind in the polls and the loser in the first primary would want a debate.
Please tell the truth and refrain from the lies.
- SSHM
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. . . and that is exatly what I have tried to get at. It was politically expedient 10+ years ago to be a Democrat. Since the Contract With America in 1994, the "trendy" thing is to run as a Republican.
It's a sad day when part affiliation is nothing more than some "trendy clothing" to wear. Pay attention to the individual, not the party, especially at the local level.
- SSHM
It's a sad day when part affiliation is nothing more than some "trendy clothing" to wear. Pay attention to the individual, not the party, especially at the local level.
- SSHM
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voiceofreason, where do you people pick up these lies? MacKay didn't change his mind because he never agreed to appear in the first place.
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Do you work at WRIX to know their internals?
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Yes I do. The invitation was extended to both Waldrep and MacKay right after the primary. I was there when the calls were made. Two dates were offered. The Friday date became a conflict when WRIX extended their offer after WAIM's.
Both candidates agreed then to Monday, instead of Friday. Both Candidates said they would be there, and then a day later, MacKay decided to bail. He had agreed, and promised to be there, but changed his mind. (just like he does with political parties) It took several calls to him to even get an answer to either date.
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To womanwithabrain: As I said, I was there when MacKay AGREED to be on the debate on the Monday June 23rd show. Each candidate would be able to submit questions to be asked to the other. The host would not be asking any additional questions. That is the same format that was for the Adams/Drawdy debate. MacKay DID CONFIRM he would be there, but bailed out the next day when his party afffiliation story broke in the paper. So when you write "voiceofreason, where do you people pick up these lies? MacKay didn't change his mind because he never agreed to appear in the first place." you prove to me that you don't know what you're talking about. If MacKay is now saying he did not agree, well then he is being far from honest.
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Well Rev Biermann, I'm wondering about the tax-exempt status of your church at this point. Now kids, don't forget . . .
Registrar: DOTSTER
Domain Name: SUPPORTCINDYWILSON.COM
Created on: 12-MAY-08
Expires on: 12-MAY-09
Last Updated on: 12-MAY-08
Administrative, Technical Contact:
Biermann, Robert
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
1900 Meadowood St.
Sarasota, Florida 34231
US
941-924-1101
The IRS frowns on this sort of activity, Reverend. Specifically, lets look at this news article, shall we?
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/religion/jan-june06/taxing_4-14.html
So, are you going to preach or be a politician? You can't mix the two AND get a tax exempt status, sir.
- SSHM
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How come Bob can't speak his mind on this forum, whether it be facts or opinions, right or wrong, just because he is a Reverand? This type of "come-back" usually rears it's head when there's nothing left to say about the subject at-hand. But if you have more information than you have posted, it may make more sense. Otherwise, I don't get it.
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Ok Tech-Support,
501(c)(3) status - this is what Churches, religious organizations, etc fall under to receive their tax-exempt status. There are certain restrictions associated with this status.
From the horses mouth:
http://www.irs.gov/charities/charitable/article/0,,id=96099,00.html
More legalese, link available from the above URL:
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-tege/eotopici02.pdf
More specifics, for the click-phobic:
An organization will not qualify for tax exemption under IRC 501(c)(3) unless it "does not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distributing of statements), any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office."5 A determination
whether an organization has participated or intervened is based upon all of the relevant facts and circumstances.
So . . . the church in Florida that Rev Bob is associated with bought and owns the domain name for "supportcindywilson.com," which is a political campaign site endorsing and supporting one M. Cindy Wilson for Anderson County Council District 7.
Which, if I haven't put you to sleep by banishing you to IRS-hell, points out the fact that the church and Rev Biermann are in violation of the law SO LONG as the church still has it's tax exempt status.
Bob, the individual, is free to say what he wants. What I am pointing out is the fact that his church's involvement in Cindy Wilson's campaign, specifically owning and operating her campaing website, a website that is registered to HIS CHURCH is a violation.
Pointing this out also seeks to further illustrate the fact that Bob has not been forthcoming with the presentation of information, as it has been pointed out over and over again today.
As for the IRS code I've linked, I'd suggest printing the PDF and carting it off to the reading room 
- SSHM
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An E-mail with the required info has already been dispatched to the IRS investigations offices in Tampa, Atlanta and Greenville.
If I have to pay to play and abide by the rules, you do too....NO FREE RIDES.
If churches want to get involved in politics, they can pay their entry fees just like the rest of us, and I hear property taxes in the Sarasota area are a real booger too...The idea of the separation of church and state works BOTH ways....
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how bout some pink shades?
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Bullshit! Pat Robertson and Jerry Falwell would beg to differ, SIR! (which BTW is IRS transposed)
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Well, Jerry would beg more quietly since he died, but you get the idea, right? Or do you? I mean your screen name does start with stupid.But your posts end with it, so there's a nice cosmic balance to it all.
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Stan Welch invited Brooks Brown IV to be on his show Saturday and Brooks said he didn't do radio because too many people called in.Duh!! that's why it's called talk radio Brooks.
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Yeah, and they were both certifiably insane also.
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Yankee fan.
Mr. Hankey the Damn Yankee has a fan!
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