tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997020485497012022.post8231717445628926422..comments2023-05-20T06:45:28.421-07:00Comments on ALABAMA CONFIDENTIAL: The Arrogance of Hugh Evans III and the Alabama Ethics Commission in the Senator Pittman Ethics ComplaintMax Shelbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13462265300417588171noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997020485497012022.post-72365042568968682592011-02-11T16:00:19.348-08:002011-02-11T16:00:19.348-08:00There is remedy within the law. We have the laws ...There is remedy within the law. We have the laws we need in order to use them and hold these people accountable. Just because we have been indoctrinated to believe these state people, lawyers, judges, etc. have told us their word is final and justice has prevailed does not mean that it has. We all have work to do if you believe this is the end of this case. <br /><br />This one is far from Bumpernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997020485497012022.post-88171752554537954832011-02-11T03:51:51.921-08:002011-02-11T03:51:51.921-08:00Well, I guess the State of Alabama has one last ch...Well, I guess the State of Alabama has one last chance at this case.<br /><br />Luther Strange.Strangely Luthernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997020485497012022.post-61618976455941030112011-02-11T03:26:07.089-08:002011-02-11T03:26:07.089-08:00All I see is deny, deny and hope they go away tact...All I see is deny, deny and hope they go away tactics by the senator and mayor and the Ethics Commission.<br /><br />This is disgusting and points to the fact that there really is no justice anymore.<br /><br />I guess it is now up to fart, barf and itch?Rufus Thortonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997020485497012022.post-49667779209337631822011-02-10T20:36:55.051-08:002011-02-10T20:36:55.051-08:00It has gone on long enough.
The Commission'...It has gone on long enough. <br /><br />The Commission's website says 'Promoting Trust and Confidence in Government for Alabama.'<br />I don't think this is remotely possible. They act like they don't know what these words mean. They say one thing and yet, do another. Talking out of both sides of their mouths. And we are not supposed to have enough sense to know when we Bumpernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997020485497012022.post-17128480243066510662011-02-10T20:11:37.824-08:002011-02-10T20:11:37.824-08:00It baffles me to understand this man. What on ear...It baffles me to understand this man. What on earth has he been thinking his job responsibilities are there at the Commission? <br />From what I understand, the man is responsible (legally) and this is a rather serious matter now that he has denied the law to be upheld in this matter. <br />His letter is damning in many ways, and it makes Evans look like he is incompetent, although he boasts ofMiss Maggienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997020485497012022.post-18046099890049684852011-02-10T19:45:44.923-08:002011-02-10T19:45:44.923-08:00"He also said while loopholes in the laws did...<i>"He also said while loopholes in the laws did appear to be broad,"</i><br /><br />Thanks so much you fine minds in the legislature. Nice work as usual.<br /><br /><i>(f) A conflict of interest shall exist when a member of a legislative body, public official, or public employee has a substantial financial interest by reason of ownership of, control of, or the exercise of power over NoMoreCorruptionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997020485497012022.post-11277970305901634952011-02-10T19:31:38.220-08:002011-02-10T19:31:38.220-08:00From inkbythebarrel -----
If this is the best tha...From inkbythebarrel -----<br /><br />If this is the best that this department can do, <br />then I see no compelling justification for their existence........<br /><br />Indeed. That 22 cents per person cost to the good people of the State of Alabama would be 22 cents per person better spent elsewhere or better yet, kept in the pockets of the people. <br /><br />Looks like Evans has lost any Uncle Johnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997020485497012022.post-21243029643198713282011-02-10T19:20:42.983-08:002011-02-10T19:20:42.983-08:00This coming from the top legal individual from the...This coming from the top legal individual from the State of Alabama's Ethics Commission - alone speaks volumes about the way the powers that be feel about the people they are to protect and serve. <br /><br />Check this out --- this is the state statute on the subject ---<br /><br />Code of Alabama - Title 36: Public Officers and Employees - Section 36-25-5 - Use of official position or Take Out Service For The Politically Incorrectnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997020485497012022.post-28698014728111633282011-02-10T18:03:48.645-08:002011-02-10T18:03:48.645-08:00Mr. Evans,
Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to liv...Mr. Evans,<br /><br />Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to live your life.<br /><br />What is it like to be a slave to the Alabama Republican Party?<br /><br />If there ever was a GO DIRECTLY TO JAIL CARD for public officials, it should be pulled and sent to Mr. Evans yesterday.<br /><br />Don't let the brass doorknob hit you in the rear on the way out.RIPP'dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997020485497012022.post-15339832692434615482011-02-10T16:44:28.284-08:002011-02-10T16:44:28.284-08:00Hugh Evans III addressing a Leadership Sylacauga S...Hugh Evans III addressing a Leadership Sylacauga Sponsored event in late January 2011:<br /><br /><i>Other parts of the ethics law clarified a public official or employee cannot use their position to benefit themselves, their families or any business they are associated with. Also, they could not use equipment provided through public funding such as phones and vehicles for personal use.<br /><br Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997020485497012022.post-19463345941715172262011-02-10T16:29:32.707-08:002011-02-10T16:29:32.707-08:00What all of this tells me is that everybody knows ...What all of this tells me is that everybody knows what they are supposed to do: the lawmakers, all politicians on every level of government and the ethics commission.<br /><br />What I am seeing is a lot of window dressing to make us look like tigers, but we’re really kittens. Because no matter how much you require information, hold seminars and make it look like the standards are high, if you stopthenoisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997020485497012022.post-8335481337864537622011-02-10T15:51:15.471-08:002011-02-10T15:51:15.471-08:00That sounds like a Mom scolding and you know what ...That sounds like a Mom scolding and you know what they say: Mama knows best.<br />You're right ma'am, this man has forgotten any manners he may have been taught.BONESnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997020485497012022.post-85199534404618096112011-02-10T13:22:10.206-08:002011-02-10T13:22:10.206-08:00Mr. Evans,
Since you are enjoying a job with a ni...Mr. Evans,<br /><br />Since you are enjoying a job with a nice salary at the taxpayer's expense, don't you think you serve yourself better by not being such an, excuse me please, insolent ass of a man?<br /><br />I'm sure the citizens of this used to be fine state take issue with paying you one thin dime more to insult them when they are asking for your help.<br /><br />You are an Mrs.Wigginsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997020485497012022.post-7059311660834242552011-02-10T12:04:03.260-08:002011-02-10T12:04:03.260-08:00Jackwagons!
Exactly what do you idiots do since it...Jackwagons!<br />Exactly what do you idiots do since it's clear you're not doing your jobs!!!!!!!Lelandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997020485497012022.post-60403591086235340772011-02-10T08:24:56.477-08:002011-02-10T08:24:56.477-08:00Now you know that's a real good question..wher...Now you know that's a real good question..where are all the high mighty ethics bearers republicans on this?<br />Guess it doesn't county when it's not a democrat eh boys?XRaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997020485497012022.post-53390462572770199272011-02-10T06:35:43.050-08:002011-02-10T06:35:43.050-08:00Thanks for the update on Mr. Ripp's response. ...Thanks for the update on Mr. Ripp's response. His anger is palpable and raw at times, yet it is completely understandable after the vile letter from the Ethics Commission.<br />Mr. Evans was way out of line in his condescending and insulting tone to a private citizen who was merely asking for help from the department that is supposed to be the watchdog of political corruption.<br />Isn'tGulfbreezesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997020485497012022.post-68541370738315926572011-02-10T06:13:41.795-08:002011-02-10T06:13:41.795-08:00Ripp ripped 'em a new one!Ripp ripped 'em a new one!FairhopeNoFairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997020485497012022.post-46903314013629023822011-02-09T20:58:21.791-08:002011-02-09T20:58:21.791-08:00Where's the press?
Choking from the boot on th...Where's the press?<br />Choking from the boot on their necks to leave this story alone, that's where!<br />It's sickening how these corrupt bastards control everything and everyone!Amynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997020485497012022.post-13628453732478358892011-02-09T19:59:09.931-08:002011-02-09T19:59:09.931-08:00I've got one Max and will be happy to send it ...I've got one Max and will be happy to send it to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997020485497012022.post-38089379945544166412011-02-09T19:20:15.330-08:002011-02-09T19:20:15.330-08:00If anyone has a previous letter from the EC and Mr...If anyone has a previous letter from the EC and Mr. Evans we'd like to have a copy.<br /><br />Will protect your identity if necessary and only publish excerpts.<br /><br />WINGERMax Shelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13462265300417588171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997020485497012022.post-5401403787389890642011-02-09T17:38:24.529-08:002011-02-09T17:38:24.529-08:00So the Ethics Commission (quote, unquote) says the...So the Ethics Commission (quote, unquote) says there is nothing to the complaint?<br /><br />Well, I guess Mr. Evans' legal education didn't serve him well, because I read it and it is damning.<br /><br />"Trip" Pittman is a crook.<br /><br />He switched paperwork and stole the contract and forced good county employees in Baldwin out of ajob.<br /><br />He is a miscreant of the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997020485497012022.post-14033924235712371882011-02-09T16:20:28.462-08:002011-02-09T16:20:28.462-08:00About four or five years ago I knew someone who al...About four or five years ago I knew someone who also complained by letter to the ethics commission and received a similar worded response from Evans. He acts like he doesn't want to bothered and anyone who complains is to be ridiculed and insulted at his whim.<br />He's a lying pig, they all are and they're useless as ____ on a boar.Jacksonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997020485497012022.post-29371897250414540812011-02-09T15:44:34.411-08:002011-02-09T15:44:34.411-08:00"When a people goes so far as to commit the e..."When a people goes so far as to commit the error of giving power to one man so that he may defeat those whom they hate, and if this man be shrewd, it will always end in his becoming their tyrant. For with the support of the people he will be enabled to destroy the nobility, and after these are crushed, he will not fail in turn to crush the people; and by the time that they become sensible earnestTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997020485497012022.post-57596540607680466342011-02-09T14:06:37.823-08:002011-02-09T14:06:37.823-08:00That man's got a more surly attitude than Spur...That man's got a more surly attitude than Spur and that's saying something. Must not be gettin' no kisses at the house.Cowboynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7997020485497012022.post-29960408999639908222011-02-09T13:52:01.116-08:002011-02-09T13:52:01.116-08:00That's a mighty long winded way of basically s...That's a mighty long winded way of basically saying F U.Spurnoreply@blogger.com