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DAVID ALBERS / Daily News
Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott speaks to a crowd of thousands who gathered at Germain Arena at a rally for Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speak on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, in Estero. His comments about U.S. Senator Barack Obama brought national attention to the rally. David Albers/ Staff
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■ May not knowingly solicit or discourage the political activity of any person who has business before the agency
■ May not engage in political activity while on duty
■ May not engage in political activity in any government office
■ May not engage in political activity while wearing an official uniform
■ May not engage in political activity while using a government vehicle
■ May not be candidates for public office in partisan elections
■ May not wear political buttons on duty
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BONITA SPRINGS — Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott’s now infamous appearance at Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s public rally has caught the attention of federal officials. Scott is under federal investigation for wearing his uniform during the campaign stump, a spokesman for the Office of Special Counsel said on Tuesday.
Click here to read Scott's statement about the controversy that was issued Wednesday morning.
The investigation follows Scott’s use of presidential candidate Barack Obama’s middle name in his comments before the crowd, a moment that Scott later said he didn’t regret but that has caused an uproar in parts of Lee County.
Anthony Guglielmi, spokesman for the OSC, said, “We are launching a formal investigation into Sheriff Scott today on the basis of possible violation of Hatch Act.”
The Hatch Act of 1939 regulates how certain government employees use their official authority in their private lives. Guglielmi said the Sheriff’s Office would fall under the law’s provision if it receives federal funding, a near certainty.
Scott potentially used his “official authority” to influence the outcome of an election, Guglielmi said. He could also face penalties for wearing his uniform or even driving his cruiser to the event.
Scott on Tuesday said he hadn’t received official notice of the investigation, but if true, he expects to be exonerated.
“Would it have been different if I were in a suit and tie?” he said. “Obviously I’m the sheriff. Everyone knows me as sheriff, whether I’m in a uniform, a bathing suit or a suit and tie.”
Guglielmi said OSC investigators would define what constitutes “official authority” and “influence,” although he gave a hint:
“He’s kind of a public official,” Guglielmi said. “People respect him. When he stumps for an official candidate, it can be seen that he puts the weight of his office behind that.”
Once investigators conclude the case, an independent board will determine a penalty if Scott is found guilty. On one extreme, the board could find for no punishment. On the other, they could call for Scott’s dismissal.
Another penalty is the revocation of federal funds to the Sheriff’s Office equivalent to two years worth of Scott’s salary. The amount would total about $300,000.
Guglielmi didn’t know the timeline for the investigation, but he said the office wants all Hatch Act violation cases finished before the election. The office is investigating hundreds of cases called in throughout the election, he noted.
In Scott’s case, the office heard about the potential violation through the national news media, Guglielmi said. He wasn’t sure if anyone called the office to make a formal complaint.
One expert on Tuesday said the federal case sounded thin. Hans von Spakovsky, a former U.S. Department of Justice official and a traveling fellow at the Heritage Foundation, a conservative-leaning think-tank in Washington, D.C., said he believed Scott would be exonerated.
“If the only thing he did was praise Palin — if that’s the only thing he did — it’s not a violation of the Hatch Act,” he said.
The 1939 Congress passed the law as a response to New Deal agency directors using their positions to coerce votes for Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Democratic Party, von Spakovsky said. The bill has since forced courts to delicately balance the provisions of the law with government employees’ First Amendment rights.
Had Scott abused the powers of his office to sway an election — von Spakovsky gave an example of arresting voters — he would be prosecuted under the Hatch Act. The fact he wore his uniform, the trappings of his office, is not the same, he said.
Whether the Office of Special Counsel agrees with that assessment is unknown. von Spakovsky said he didn’t have results of investigators’ recent judgments.
Scott has worn his uniform to other political events, including a January rally for Rudolph Giuliani when he was a presidential candidate and a John McCain rally in Tampa when he and other local sheriffs — in uniform — pledged their support for the candidate.
“I wear my uniform all day and every day,” he said.
The OSC investigation follows a swell of national criticism and notoriety for Scott after the sheriff used Obama’s middle name, Hussein, in a speech before the Palin rally. Palin campaign staff later issued a formal statement distancing itself from the remark.
On Monday, Scott said, “There was no intention. I simply stated his name.”
On Tuesday, people from Lee County and beyond flooded the agency’s public information office both in support and opposition of Scott’s comments. As of noon, the office had received about 600 calls, split between both viewpoints.
Sheriff’s Office spokesman Larry King said calls had come in from states as far as Maine and Colorado. Scott’s comments were rebroadcast nationally on cable channels, such as MSNBC and CNN.
Asked whether he thought the public information office should be handling calls on his personal viewpoints, Scott said he could do little to control the flood of opinion. Public information officers with the Sheriff’s Office asked that people call their office, but calls appeared to be going everywhere, including the Bonita Springs substation.
Both party headquarters in Lee County said they had received numerous calls and visits, with opinions breaking on party line. George Woywood, a volunteer at the Democratic Party headquarters, said he received 12 calls in 90 minutes, all claiming Scott’s word choice was “a little dirty.” Many of the callers, he noted, were women.
Carol Cooper, a volunteer at the county Republican Party headquarters, said she called the Sheriff’s Office in support of Scott’s words.
“I said, ‘I want to tell you that I support the sheriff, and I never understood anyone whose middle name we can’t use in an election,’” Cooper said.
Ray Troy, chairman of the county Democratic Party, said he hadn’t seen video of the comments, but that based on what he had heard, Scott should resign his position.
Many political pundits say emphasis on Obama’s middle name is meant to frighten voters who associate it with the name of former Iraq dictator Saddam Hussein or claims that Obama is a Muslim. Obama is a practicing Christian.
The name ‘Hussein’ is of Arabic origin and is common in many Muslim countries. Obama was named after his Kenyan father, who had the same name.
Several Lee County minority-advocate organizations took particular umbrage to Scott’s words. James Muwakkil, founder of Fort Myers Coalition for Justice, organized a rally at Utopia Barber Shop on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in downtown Fort Myers. The shop, long a friendly campaign stop for Scott, will no longer hang election signs for the sheriff, Muwakkil said.
Willie Green, president of the Lee County chapter of the NAACP, said he originally thought Scott’s words came from the sheriff’s excitement getting the best of him. When he heard Scott refuse to apologize, he said, that’s when he got angry.
Green, who said Scott has been a good sheriff, is feeling “hurt and disappointed.”
“To me, that’s nothing but gutter politics,” he said.
Scott dismissed those criticisms on Tuesday.
“If they want to support another sheriff who they think will provide a better level of security and protection than I have, then that’s their right,” he said.
Scott still acts incredulous at the media attention. He said his comments weren’t as pointed as other accusations in Palin’s rally speech — that Obama had “palled around with a domestic terrorist” (a reference to 1960s radical William Ayers), for example.
The sheriff said his word choice was his own decision and not suggested or written by any campaign officials. Some political analysts have suggested Scott’s words were part of a greater McCain-Palin strategy to discredit the candidate. The campaign has told national press outlets that it wanted to focus on Obama’s character and judgment in the coming weeks.
Scott denies he played a role in that plan.
“They didn’t tell me to say that,” he said.
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It had to have been a Democrat who called and complained. None of them would have said one word about this if Scott had come to the Biden rally tomorrow in uniform and said something about McCain or Palin.
#1 Posted by Pianoman8869 on October 7, 2008 at 5:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I don't claim to know the intracacies of the Hatch Act, but if a public official is not permitted to do things such as 'stump for a candidate', where do the governor and senators fall in that reasoning? They help campaign for candidates. I'm confused- can anyone help me understand the difference?
#2 Posted by swflnativegirl on October 7, 2008 at 5:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
#2 Scott isn't a politician, he abides by various laws, politicians do not abide by laws. They just do what ever they want. I hope this answers your question.
#3 Posted by cit10driver on October 7, 2008 at 5:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
BobbyBacala, punk, where are you?
Pianoman, I filed a complaint and I'm sure I'm not the only one. Bye the way, I'm a life-long Republican.
As a former cop I resent anyone using their uniform and county issued vehicle to make a political statement.
I vote the issue, not the party, and I'm voting for Obama, but I would have filed the complaint regardless of the candidate.
I'm also researching to find out whether the fireman standing outside conducting political activity was in uniform. If so, I'll file a complaint against him also.
Any questions?
#4 Posted by 676 on October 7, 2008 at 5:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I use to have respect for sheriff scott, but no more. He has let his white side out, he has emerged from the closet and shown his true colors or lack there of, he's a racist. That is based not on his response about saying his god given name (which makes no sense his parents named him), but what he said later "Barack Obama is no mike scott". I hope the people of Lee County are paying attention.
#5 Posted by russb2 on October 7, 2008 at 5:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
No, they probably wouldn't have, but a Republican would have, and rightly so. Let's be fair here. Both sides are supersensitive.
As for the use of Obama's middle name, it sounds faintly racist, simply because there are so many websites out there who keep saying that Obama is a really a Muslim with ties to terrorists. Good Lord! Even the Republican VP nominee is trying to imply that Obama sympathizes with terrorists. How dumb is that? If guilt by association is the weapon du jour, McCain ought to watch out. His past ties to economic rapists such as Charles Keating are much stronger than Obama's ties to an aging war-protestor-turned-college professor.
#6 Posted by teachercreature on October 7, 2008 at 5:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Since when is it inappropriate to use someone's full name. If saying his middle name is offensive then why hasn't he had it changed? It's very simple to legally change your name. This certainly sounds like a double standard. I agree with swflnativegirl, what's the difference between a sheriff openly supporting a candidate or a Sentor, Governor, Mayor, etc supporting a candidate? Aren't they all paid public officials?
#7 Posted by tcamp on October 7, 2008 at 5:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
If Mike Scott doesn't understand what is wrong with showing up at a V-P election rally (one that was televised locally at that), in uniform, taking the stage and using Obama's middle name then he doesn't have the judgement to be sheriff. This has set Lee County back at least 30 years in the eyes of many around the nation who will see and hear about it. These are the same people by the way that Lee County spends millions of dollars a year trying to lure here for vacations and the Winter season. Scott did his best impersonation yesterday of the good ole boy, racist, Southern Sheriff (think Jackie Gleason in Smokey and the Bandit) and now has to answer for it. Most noticable in all of this is the vacuum of silence that has become of any County or State government leaders condemning his actions, but then again, they all belong to the same political party.
#8 Posted by swfljim on October 7, 2008 at 5:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
#676 - I don't believe for one second you are a former cop.
#9 Posted by tcamp on October 7, 2008 at 5:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
tcamp, Google the statute, it's fairly easy to understand.
When he drove a vehicle partially paid for with federal funds, and wore a uniform identifying himself as the Sheriff, and then made partisan political statements, he broke the law.
I like the job Scott has done, but he has to be held to the same standard as all of us. And he knows better.
That's the point.
#10 Posted by 676 on October 7, 2008 at 5:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Re: Post #4 - Yeah, just one. Did you vote for Rambosk, too? If your answer is "Yes", then your entire argument just got flushed down the toilet.
#11 Posted by Pianoman8869 on October 7, 2008 at 5:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Mike Scott should be fired immediately. The last paragraph in the story says it all.
"Scott, when told by a reporter that some people saw use of the name as an attempt to frighten people, responded, “Well, what is ‘Barack Obama?’ That’s not ‘Mike Scott’ or ‘Jim Smith.’”
If that statement is not racists then nothing is.
#12 Posted by leneggs on October 7, 2008 at 5:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Does America not have anything better to talk about. Let your vote do the talking on Nov 4, a middle name is just a name, if anyone is offended it is just political fodder.
#13 Posted by theabyss on October 7, 2008 at 5:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
He lost credibility with me by doing this. Giving a cop the finger is legal, but wrong. Burning the American flag is also legal, but also wrong. Not a wise move on Scott's part.
#14 Posted by mattmaki on October 7, 2008 at 5:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Mike Scott is the Lee County Sheriff, a Republican who ran for office, was elected, as a Republican, and was highly applauded at Governor Palin's appearance, during his entire speech. He referred to Barrack Hussein Obama by his real name, the name Obama has held since his birth. If Obama is an educated lawyer from Harvard, why didn't he change his name? Why didn't his wife change his name? Isn't she a lawyer? Guess he or his wife didn't know how to change a name in court, which is an easy matter to do. Not very difficult. Biden or Ted Kennedy, who cheated and were caught cheating in law school, didn't they know how to change his name? His name is BARRACK HUSSEIN OBAMA. That's it. Is he ashamed of it now?
#15 Posted by MsBhaven on October 7, 2008 at 5:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
And what did i tell you dolts yesterday?
#16 Posted by rasputin on October 7, 2008 at 5:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Hummm sounds like he has a good job waiting at the mall hassling kids.
#17 Posted by beachrunner on October 7, 2008 at 5:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This is going to be the rise and fall of former Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott(im speaking in the future perfect tense)...Mike Scott the tax payers of Florida are paying you to protect the citizens of Lee County. Instead, you are out promoting your candidate of choice with political rhetoric on our time and money. Are you going to appear at Joe Biden's event and make the same speech using McCains middle name? Michael Joseph Scott you will face the consequences of your ignorance.
#18 Posted by NaplesCritic on October 7, 2008 at 5:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Re: Post #8 - Now, now, he deserves the benefit of the doubt. I'm sure that "676" merely refers to the number of false arrest and excessive force complaints filed against him during his corrupt and nefarious law enforcement career.
#19 Posted by Pianoman8869 on October 7, 2008 at 5:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
For cryin out loud. He is a politian, he runs for office. Just like a Governor, Senator or Mayor. They all control Federal funds. They were all dressed in their uniform of the day.
And, he said nothing wrong! Only Obama supporters seem to think that when you call him out by name you're being racist. Hogwash. Get real people. Racism is quite a bit different.
#20 Posted by DinNaples on October 7, 2008 at 5:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
As Hyman Roth said in the "Godfather", these are small potatoes." The liberal arguments espoused here are ridiculous and a useless waste of my time. Have fun arguing with the irrational and uninformed. Night all.
#21 Posted by MsBhaven on October 7, 2008 at 5:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
676 what department were you with?
#22 Posted by RedRyder on October 7, 2008 at 6 p.m. (Suggest removal)
"There was no intention", he said. " I simply stated his name". I have always liked Mike, and voted for him, but that statement is a lie, but whats worse is he thinks we're stupid enough to believe it. He may be right.
#23 Posted by docwatson on October 7, 2008 at 6:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The Crime fighter and Sheriff Mike Scott, is first and foremost the people's sheriff. (All the people -since he is the chief lawman of that particular jurisdiction, Lee County Florida)He, in my opinion has done a fine job at crime fighting for all the people of Lee County, and as a representative of one of sixty seven sheriffs’ in the state of Florida.
Then came yesterday... where he firmly place his foot in his mouth. This is not a free speech issue… since Mike Scott has the fundamental right to say what he said at the governor's rally. (Just like Jeremiah Wright – fundamental right to say what he said about the USA)… Not as my elected sheriff however, emblazoned in full sheriff's uniform regalia, with pistol to-boot... (The same uniform that his constitutional deputies have to go out and represent to all the people of Lee County. (Both residents, and non residents alike)
Impartial, honorable men and women of integrity.
Sheriff Scott, please return the honor to your office and apologize to the residents of your county and the remaining 66 sheriff's offices in this great state of Florida, and declare that you have made a colossal error...then move on...After all, to err his human, to obfuscate and deceive, is demonic and foolish!
No one is perfect sir. You are a lawman and a leader, please delay no longer. Repent!
You will once again have earned my support.
#24 Posted by publiceye on October 7, 2008 at 6:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Well said publiceye!
#25 Posted by NaplesCritic on October 7, 2008 at 6:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Saying the word Hussein is a federal offense? This is only the beginning of the Dems attack on free speech.
#26 Posted by swampbuggy on October 7, 2008 at 6:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Mike Scott should be yanked from office awaiting the outcome of the investigation. Where is his closest assistant? He needs to step in or governor Charlie Crist should appoint someone to replace Scott while he's being vacated from his position.
#27 Posted by paulmoral on October 7, 2008 at 6:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
"Scott, when told by a reporter that some people saw use of the name as an attempt to frighten people, responded, “Well, what is ‘Barack Obama?’ That’s not ‘Mike Scott’ or ‘Jim Smith.’”
If the people of Lee County do Not see what's Wrong with that statement, then you've been living in a segregated south WAY too long. I thought people like this Sheriff only existed back in the 60'-70's. I guess not. As an American citizen, I am embarassed for him and those of you who can't see the issue here.
#28 Posted by PGV on October 7, 2008 at 6:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Mike Adolph Boss Hog Scott made the same mistake that the Bush administration has made for 8 years. They both forgot that they represent all of the citizens, not just those of their race, religion and political party. Scott isn't any better than that religious nut that preceded him. They both made Lee County the laughing stock of the nation.
#29 Posted by JohhnyB on October 7, 2008 at 6:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
If the Feds should be looking at anyone...it should be Antaramian. This Hatch Act is being too overused from it's intended meaning. But it's a favorite tool of the "underdog" in a campaign.
Oh, by the way...Obama's middle name is HUSSEIN, again HUSSEIN, lastly HUSSEIN just like Sadam HUSSEIN and don't forget it. Now Feds come and GET ME!
#30 Posted by MarcoRobert on October 7, 2008 at 6:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Viva Barack Hussein Obama, viva Bush, viva Sheriff Scott i love them all :~)
#31 Posted by naples537 on October 7, 2008 at 6:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
If Obama doesn't want his middle name used, he should officially change it. Enough of the political correctness junk.
#32 Posted by thinker on October 7, 2008 at 6:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The issue isn't that he used Obamas middle name. The issue is that he was promoting a candidate on my time and money! Meanwhile, crime is up in Lee County.
#33 Posted by NaplesCritic on October 7, 2008 at 6:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I'm glad that this is at least being looked at. I personally do not care what he says or his political views are as they are his personal beliefs.
However he should know better than to stand there in full uniform at a political rally in a political roll. Anyone who has ever served in a public safety uniformed position knows one of the basic rules is you do not use your uniform for any kind of personal benefit or in a political roll.
The other question I have was he partaking in that political rally on county time? If so shame on him. If he was there while taking vacation or personal time that is fine BUT if he is off the clock he should not be in uniform. Another basic rule.
I have always liked Mike Scott and approve of the way he operates the Lee SO but he made a mistake here. Not for his political beliefs but for how he handled it.
#34 Posted by swfl_ff on October 7, 2008 at 6:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
ohhh BTW i love every body in this poll even the NDN!!!! i love you guys
#35 Posted by naples537 on October 7, 2008 at 6:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
If you don't want the sheriff to be political stop forcing him to choose a political party and run for office.
#36 Posted by BlackCat on October 7, 2008 at 6:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I'M SURE OBAMA DOES NOT CARE THAT MIKE THE IDIOT SCOTT USED HIS MIDDLE NAME. IT'S NOT ABOUT OBAMA. ITS ABOUT A SHERIFFS OFFICIAL USING HIS POSITION IN UNIFORM ON TAX PAYERS TIME AND MONEY!!! GET OVER THE MIDDLE NAME THING.
#37 Posted by fudge on October 7, 2008 at 6:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Marco, Obama is NOT the underdog. The latest Gallup poll has him leading 51% to 42%. Intrade, where you can put your money where you mouth is by purchasing futures type contracts, has Obama at a 70% probability of winning the election. If McSame-Stalin want to play dirty, they best do it by the rules.
By the way, read my comments yesterday-last night regarding Sheriff Scott and his possible violation of the Hatch Act. Once again, stupidity is no excuse, even if you are from swfl.
#38 Posted by rasputin on October 7, 2008 at 6:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
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#39 Posted by Pigsaw on October 7, 2008 at 6:34 p.m.
Scott was clearly politicking for a presidential candidate, never mind the middle-name brouhaha. And he did it in his uniform (looking, as he did, bald-headed, nodding and smirking, way too much like Mussolini for my comfort). Scott's actions raise all sorts of troubling questions. For example, with the Obama sticker on my car, would I be subject to police harassment if I traveled to Lee County? When Senator Biden visits tomorrow, will he get the same local police protection that Sheriff Scott's chosen candidate got? And did Scott's attempt to incite the crowd lead directly to the cretin in the Palin audience shouting "Kill him!" about Senator Obama? Yes, Scott should be fired.
#40 Posted by Zoey on October 7, 2008 at 6:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
It has nothing to do with free speech nor the possibility that his statement about Obama's name could be considered an attempt at racism or fear mongering.
When Joe Biden is in town tomorrow will he get the same level of POLICE PROTECTION that Palin did? That is the problem. As the Sheriff of Lee County he is to uphold the LAW and protect every single person in his jurisdiction. Regardless of whether they agree politically or not.
I as a Lee County resident now sincerely wonder if I would be as protected under this Sheriff if it were known that I do not represent his preference of political party.
Just like the previous Sheriff loaning his uniforms and badges out to his friends for Halloween, Mike Scott is no longer worthy of his position.
It is a shame he waited this late in the year to make this gaff or the "Dems" could have brought a candidate to the polls to replace him!
#41 Posted by NPnoMore on October 7, 2008 at 6:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The bottom line is this. Shouldnt he be working.
Why is he there? Oh, I forgot where there is a stage or a morning talk show, you can find the Lee County Sheriff(past and present). I dont know why Lee county people put up with it. This is not what a Sheriff is elected to do on Tax Payer money. Wake up Lee County.
#42 Posted by upagain on October 7, 2008 at 6:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
TO EVERYONE ON HERE, I will say this just once...
Never argue with an idiot. Because from a distance, no-one can tell you apart!
#43 Posted by Doggpound1 on October 7, 2008 at 6:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I wonder whether Don Hunter got investigated for endorsing Mitt Romney for president. Folks tell me please.
#44 Posted by paulmoral on October 7, 2008 at 6:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
You lost my vote, and I hope it costs you the election.
#45 Posted by Indyvote on October 7, 2008 at 6:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I read all the posts and got quite a kick out of them. Post 27 I think was the best though - he hit the nail right on the head. My only question though is if Sheriff Scott had not used Obama's middle name, and there was no media fueled hoopla, would the OSC still be looking at this as a possible violation of the Hatch Act? My guess is probably not...this would have just been another stop for a potential VP with an introduction given by a GREAT local Sheriff. That would be it and everyone would move on. Frankly I don't think anyone, Democrat or Republican, truly cares that Sheriff Scott was there in uniform. Sure some of his agency's money comes from the Feds. Last time I checked Sheriff Scott is the Sheriff of Lee County 24/7 regardless of who put gas in his car that day. The election will come and go and Sheriff Scott will still be here, middle name and all, protecting the citizens. Hopefully he'll get a letter saying not to do it again and he'll just wear a suit next time.
#46 Posted by Analytical_Skeptic on October 7, 2008 at 6:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Never let the facts get in the way of a good election!!!
It wasn't what he said, it was that he was politicking in his uniform. Want to argue that point???
;-)
#47 Posted by Optipess on October 7, 2008 at 6:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
As a resident of Southwest Florida, I am completely embarrassed by the intolerance of Mike Scott. Between the 2000 election and the Terri Schiavo debacle, the rest of the country already looked at Florida as a bunch of backwards thinking morons, and now Mike Scott has sealed the deal. When asked about his comments, he gave the following direct quote as an answer: “Well, what is ‘Barack Obama?’ That’s not ‘Mike Scott’ or ‘Jim Smith.’” Thus proving his hatred of any ethnicity other than whatever “Mike Scott” is. In the history of this country, we have done this to other people with “different” names such as Italians, Native Americans, Irish, Polish, Jewish, etc.. Most of us have evolved and advanced as a culture. But judging by his Neanderthal comments, Mike Scott clearly has not. If Mike Scott is intolerant of one ethnicity or one religion, it is safe to conclude that he is intolerant of ALL ethnicities and ALL religions (except his, of course). And if he is intolerant of the religion or ethnicity of others, there is no reason to assume he would be tolerant of the race of others. As he stood up there with his bald head, his badge, his uniform, and his remarks of utter hatred, only one image came to mind: a white supremacist. He is a disgrace to our region.
#48 Posted by Grover47 on October 7, 2008 at 7:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Flipping off a cop is legal?
I bet! Then they write you all kinds of BS tickets and who are they going to believe. The lying perjuring cop or a nobody?
#49 Posted by emmagee_dealer on October 7, 2008 at 7:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The one time we get into the national spotlight during the election and the joe-six-packs blow it! Great job SWFL!!
Maybe tomorrow we can get it right!!
Barack Hussein Obama II
& Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. 2008 & 2012
#50 Posted by nobrainer on October 7, 2008 at 7:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
WHAT AN IGNORAMOUS....JUST SHOWS YOU THE SMALL MINDEDNESS OF THE MAN...ABSOLUTELY NO CLASS.... NO MATTER WHAT POLITICAL PARTY YOU SUPPORT, THIS GUY WAS TOTALLY INAPROPRIATE...AND HE PROBABLY IS ENJOYING ALL THE ATTENTION HE'S GETTING...AN APOLOGY IS IN ORDER HERE
#51 Posted by naplesres on October 7, 2008 at 7:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The Repulican party has become the party of bloated government, wreckless spending and the party of exclusion. This is why our local govenment employees, such as Scott, are now supporting this new party.
#52 Posted by cameron58 on October 7, 2008 at 7:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
For all of you people claiming that Scott did this on "your" time, can you tell me what his hours are?
Also, for you people that are lacking brain cells and calling him a racist for saying, “Well, what is ‘Barack Obama?’ That’s not ‘Mike Scott’ or ‘Jim Smith.’”
What race would that be that he is racist against?
What do Barack HUSSEIN Obama and Osama Bin Laden have in common?
#53 Posted by firejoke on October 7, 2008 at 7:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Paulmarol, Hunters actions would not be considered a vioalation of the Act because that particular event would be considered non-partisan.
So where did the rest of the idiots from last night go? You know who you are...Rickyd,Vrger, Houdal
#54 Posted by rasputin on October 7, 2008 at 7:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The fact that an elected offical can do what this "Clown" did yesterday, on our clock tells you how backwards our political world has gone. Anyone who has read the Constitution or The Bill of Rights has to be upset over the actions of this idiot. Here is someone who is supposed to be inpartial in the eyes of the law because of the job which he was elected to perform and what does he do? He embarrased the State of Florida, the County of Lee and the people of the United States by proving once again that moroons will be morons. Every lawyer worth his/her salt will use this video to show how the sheriffs office is biased. Surely this idot showed his obvious prejudice in his public comments while wearing the suit of authority he was given by all the citizens of Lee. If he has any proof that Barack Obama is a muslin or terroist or any other fact, then as a law enforment official he is supposed to provide such proof. Instead what we got is nothing but bigotry and unamerican rants. I thought that Mc Moron and the brain dead governor of Alaska were reckless, but now we have a sherrif, locally who has also proven that stupidity is an equal opportunity republican ailment.
#55 Posted by julian2u2 on October 7, 2008 at 7:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Well said , Analytical_Skeptic (post 48), and Naples Critic, ET, al.
Let me say this again...S L O W L Y
It was not what sheriff Mike Scott said, since he has a fundamental right to say what he said...although it was partisan political rhetoric to evoke one of many debased human sentiments, regrettably espoused during such gatherings...
NO...it was the fact that this is our (the people’s) elected sheriff of Lee County Florida
Representing, if you will, and demonstrating, being an active participant in a partisan political forum...if this is not illegal, then it certainly ought to be unethical...
Sheriff Scott is a good man, but he goofed!
Be a leader again. Apologize and move on to bigger and better things. You are the county’s Top Cop!
I believe all fair minded folks will appreciate that, regardless of their political persuasion.
#56 Posted by publiceye on October 7, 2008 at 7:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
It's his name for pity's sake. FBI??? Me thinks thou doest protest too much!
#57 Posted by anchor on October 7, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Why should it be unethical? He is a republican and ran for sheriff as a republican. If you want a non-partisan sheriff's office then do away with the candidates running under any political party. Until that time, he and any elected official that runs under a selected party, should be able to support another member of that party.
#58 Posted by firejoke on October 7, 2008 at 7:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I hate posting, but I thought I would point something out. Liberals, by definition, fight for individual liberties. These are supposed to be the defining characteristics of the Democratic party. However, when "freedom" doesn't work to their advantage, such as in this case, there is an unbelievable effort to stifle an individual liberty, which in this case is freedom of speech. As ignorant as people claim the Sheriff is, he is quite correct in stating that there is a very significant double standard playing out here, regardless of any meaning that is associated with the Senator's middle name.
#59 Posted by erock on October 7, 2008 at 7:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Rasputin, are you sure you know enough about the Hatch Act? I don't see any difference. Don Hunter endorsed Mitt Romney during the primary campaign season and Mike Scott campaigned for John McCain during a rally held by McCain's ticket mate in Estero. They both used their law enforcement power to get involved in a U.S presidential election. I think they both were in violation of the Act rules and therefore should be fired
#60 Posted by paulmoral on October 7, 2008 at 7:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Mike Scott is a dunce and an embarrassment to Lee County. The only ones defending his words are the white crackers. Yes, non-anglos beware when you enter Lee county.
#61 Posted by FloodGate on October 7, 2008 at 7:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Paul, i don't disagree with your end result. However, I would like to think that a primary is a non-partisan event as it is only open to members of a single party. If the primary were open to all registered voters, regardless of party affilation, then the Act would definetely apply.
Still waiting to here from Rickyd,Vrger, Houdal...?
#62 Posted by rasputin on October 7, 2008 at 7:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
It's comforting to know that as a citizen I can lodge a complaint against a public figure and be taken seriously. Whatever the outcome, at the very least Sheriff Scott needs to be investigated for his abuse of power by using his badge, his official uniform, his county cruiser, and his title in an attempt to influence an election towards his personal beliefs.
As I stated earlier today, Scott can yell from the rooftops until he's blue in the face that he supports McCain, but he should have had the prudence to not show up in official police garb.
#63 Posted by americanpie on October 7, 2008 at 7:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
#46 I was thinking the same thing. He probably endorsed Crist too. Jeb Bush also many years ago. If Mike Scott gets in trouble for wearing his uniform then Rambosk should too for be campaigned in uniform. Talk about intimidating people did anyone see the Sheriff's race here in Collier. WOW.
#64 Posted by Toesmom on October 7, 2008 at 7:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
the fact he was stumping in uniform makes it a Hatch Act violation. I care. Fire him. The fact his last statement about the name not being like his only makes him completely racist against all non-Anglo Saxons. How this guy draws a paycheck this week could ONLY happen in the bastion of neo-conservatism. The sad part is that some idiots actually think Obama is a terrorist, or linked to them. It only shows your close-mindedness, a trademark of racism and ideology. That same combo produced the third reich 70 years ago. If you want to vote for McCain because you make $250k a year, then fine, but if you have other reasons, you better start re-examining them. If you make less than 250k, YOU are being exploited by these people, and you are complicit in your own fate by voting for them.
#65 Posted by neoneapolitan on October 7, 2008 at 7:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott should ask himself, "what would Jesus do".
The remarks made by Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott during a Sarah Palin rally on October 6, 2008, while wearing the uniform of his office were inappropriate to say the least. His statement shows lack of judgment, intolerance, ignorance, and lack of concern for safety. His remarks could have been taken as an endorsement for hate crimes, or even a catalyst of hate crimes and riots.
#66 Posted by username27 on October 7, 2008 at 8:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I make less than 250k and if anyone is going to exploit me it is Obama. If anything is third reich it is his him. Remember even the mention of his middle name is becoming a capital offense. Any disagreement or discussion is now racist. Ask that conservative icon Geraldine Ferraro. If you don't see it you better get your brown shirt on.
#67 Posted by swampbuggy on October 7, 2008 at 8:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I hope S C O T T "The idiot" Sheriff's sphincter is in a knot right now, this idiot should be canned, what a disgrace.
I think it is time for everyone to send in their photos of this man having relationships with farm animals. We will be posting them on a new blog. www.stupidestsheriffontheplanetatblogspot.com
It is evident that this moron sheriff was a bully in school, was raised poorly, has a god complex, and hopefully will fall from office faster than the pedophile he reminds me of.
#68 Posted by artdude on October 7, 2008 at 8:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Well said americanpie!
I did say all fair minded folk’s right... (Not political and partisan hacks that is so evident on these SWFL blogs)
lets not deny this also...Sure sheriff Scott could have pronounced him as Senator Obama at the rally when he cheered on the Alaskan governor....It still would have been an unwise move however to do so in full uniform regalia, but to deny that Barac Hussein Osama’s name was not used to evoke partisan fear mongering, is all out deceit, and certainly this is not acceptable, let alone befitting an elected sheriff
firejoke, what is your point (post# 58)
Why didn't he go in civilian attire, and not as the MAIN representative of the Lee County sheriff's office.
He is a LAWMAN, not a partisan hack!
If not, then he ought to step aside and not represent himself as such.
#69 Posted by publiceye on October 7, 2008 at 8:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
hey the high school band was there in their uniforms. how many military uniforms do we see at State of the Union stump speeches?
this has got to be the most rediculous thing i've ever hear of. i hope the Dems are just getting desperate AGAIN. it's the fun police that need to be fired.
#70 Posted by mimibuck on October 7, 2008 at 8:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Does Sheriff Scott allow deputies to attend political rallies in uniform, on the clock? Should he? Does he allow them to be part of the political ceremonies?
Shoap got careless and sloppy. Mike, don't let it happen to you.
#71 Posted by Bramble on October 7, 2008 at 8:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
My point is that the Hatch Act is a joke and anybody who wants Scott punished using this ridiculous act is dumber than the act itself. According to you no Governor or any elected local official can campaign for a candidate in another race. That is stupid.
Nothing will come of this but that will not stop the liberals here from their complaining. The funniest part of this, not really relevant since he won't win the election, would be watching you liberals call the person that would introduce Obama as President for the 1st time a racist since he would have been introduced as Barack HUSSEIN Obama. LMAO.
#72 Posted by firejoke on October 7, 2008 at 8:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
What does Palin have on tap for her next rally? Hanging Obama in effigy (wink wink)? Just when you think the Repuds can't crawl any deeper into the slime, they surprise you by driving a backhoe. This time, however, they will succeed only in burying themselves.
#73 Posted by Zoey on October 7, 2008 at 8:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I am outraged at Sheriff Scott's actions that were intended to incite fear and hatred against another American. I have not witnessed such an act of blatant incitement by a public figure in uniform since Adolph Hitler. I felt very personally threatened by his actions, since I have an Obama sign on my car.
I feel that he has put a target on my back and is calling open season on me. Sheriff Scott needs to resign.
#74 Posted by robingil on October 7, 2008 at 8:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Since nobody seems to know what Barack Hussein Obama and Osama Bin Laden have in common I will tell you.
They both have friends that attacked the Pentagon. That's the guy you want as President. LMAO.
#75 Posted by firejoke on October 7, 2008 at 8:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
From the Lee sheriffs website: "and provide for the security, safety and wellbeing of its citizens."
Sounds to me like he was in the line of duty.
How many of you have been in the living room of someone who bombed the Pentagon?
#76 Posted by swampbuggy on October 7, 2008 at 8:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Mike Scott ran as a republican candidate! Why can't he make a speech at a republican rally? He was elected by the republicans of Lee County wasn't he? Why should anyone be surprised that he is a Republican??? There was nothing wrong with what he said. If Hussein leaves a bad taste in people's mouths then Obama should change his middle name to "Christian"!!!
#77 Posted by Proud_American_2 on October 7, 2008 at 8:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Eco why was he in his living room you witless goon?
#78 Posted by swampbuggy on October 7, 2008 at 8:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Swampbug, you can usually be counted on to make more sensible comments than that.
#79 Posted by Zoey on October 7, 2008 at 8:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I am outraged at Sherrif Scott's actions that were intended to incite fear and hatred against another American. I have not witnessed such an act of blatant incitement by a public figure in uniform since Adolph Hitler. I felt very personally threatened by his actions, since I have an Obama sign on my car.
I feel that he has put a target on my back and is calling open season on me. Sherrif Scott needs to resign.
#80 Posted by robingil on October 7, 2008 at 8:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
ecoterror,
LMFAO.
#81 Posted by firejoke on October 7, 2008 at 8:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
By wearing his uniform and publically endorsing a candidate he was making a statement that the sheriff's office supports McCain.He was showing off for Palin too . We all Know the implication of using Obama's middle name- he was mocking him . I felt it was totally inappropriate- glad to know it is also illegal. I bet he calls him the "N " word too. Well, I hope you all are aware that Barack H-U-S-S-E-I-N Obama is going to be your next P-R-E-S-I-D-E-N-T.
#82 Posted by commansense on October 7, 2008 at 8:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The only way he could have made his intent more clear, was to wear his off duty uniform which includes a pointed white mask... Sorry Im just trying to find humor in this at this point...
#83 Posted by NaplesCritic on October 7, 2008 at 8:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Scott is a moron in the mold of former Lee County Sheriff John Macdougal (sp?) who actually used his official Sheriff's website to post lunatic screed via Operation Rescue and other so-called "religious" evil doers.
The last we saw MacDougal he was carrying a sign at the Terry Schiavo demonstrations.
Sadly Lee County may be stuck with this goon for 4 more years..
#84 Posted by greathornedlizard on October 7, 2008 at 8:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Over the past few months I have been thinking about choosing a career for myself. Mike Scott's remark yesterday made me think about exploring the law enforcement community. Let me try to get caught up on a few things and probably in the next 4 years I'll be running for sheriff since the requirements to become a sheriff in Florida are very minimal. Perhaps I'll be above the law. In the past week a school teacher in central Florida was removed from his teaching position while he was being investigated by school officials for making controversial comments about Obama in a classroom in front of his pupils. I don't see why Scott can't step aside while he is in hot water with the Feds for his implications in U.S presidential campaign while he was on duty and uniformed. He should get suspended pending the investigation results regardless of its length. I wonder whether the McCain/Palin's campaign provided him with transportation and filled up his gas tank for his participation in the event.
#85 Posted by paulmoral on October 7, 2008 at 8:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Mimi, the State of the Union is not a “stump speech,” rather it is, somewhat, a Constitutional requirement for the office of President to address Congress.
Fire, the Hatch Act is not a joke. It’s very real and necessary to keep elections fair and impartial, and candidates free from using taxpayer funds for political gain. Only the neonazi’s of swfl would think otherwise. If you don’t want the Act, don’t “take” the federal dollars. It’s very simple.
Swampbuggy, Ask that conservative icon Geraldine Ferraro. Not sure what you mean by this? Are you referring to the same VP nominee Geraldine Ferraro who was lambasted for lack of family values due to her son’s indiscretions?
Still waiting for your response Rickyd,Vrger, Houdal....
#86 Posted by rasputin on October 7, 2008 at 8:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I apologize for the witless goon statement, however the question is still out there.
Once again:
How many of you have been in the living room of someone who bombed the Pentagon?
#87 Posted by swampbuggy on October 7, 2008 at 8:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
swampwater
Ayers didn't bomb the pentagon.
#88 Posted by greathornedlizard on October 7, 2008 at 9:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
SHERIFF SCOTT:
Did NOT violate any FEDERAL LAW...
CASE CLOSED this is an isolated statement that will be under the radar after tonight.....
It is not news-worthy at this point and the LCSO will protect Mr. Biden in the same professional way they did SARAH LOUISE HEATH PALIN...
MIKE ROY SCOTT gave an intoduction for which he was invited to give, and did it in an appropriate manner........
#89 Posted by MFH on October 7, 2008 at 9:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Mike Scott has nothing to apologize about, he is a Great American and I support him 100%. Let the facists like publiceye,rasputin, and liestopper.
#90 Posted by rickyd2000 on October 7, 2008 at 9:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Mike Scott should now be forced to reveal HIS middle name so we can giggle at it.
#91 Posted by shwing on October 7, 2008 at 9:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Stop their crying bwaaaaaaaaaa
#92 Posted by rickyd2000 on October 7, 2008 at 9:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Refreshing. An elected official with courage and integrity. Bravo Mike Scott!
#93 Posted by TaundaNestor on October 7, 2008 at 9:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I don't think Sheriff Scott had any idea that what he said would rise to this public outcry. After all, he is a Republican and we would assume that he would support the Republican candidate. The fact he wore his uniform or not, certainly would not be a factor in my mind. He's the sheriff of Lee County and that's his unform. I would assume that he would be supporting his party.
Let's stop this absurdness. Nothing Sheriff Scott could say would sway my vote (which at this time I believe is for Obama). I hope he continues to stop crime in Lee County; that's his job. His moment of fame may have included words that he may wish to take back now, but I doubt his words did anything to sway one voter or another.
Let's all go and watch the Presidential debate now and may the best man win, and let's leave Sheriff Scott alone. I don't think Obama would give him a second thought. He was on stage and loving it. I don't think I would do anything differently given the circumstances. After all, who asked him to speak? I doubt he was allowed to just speak on his own. His party allowed him to speak and did not give him any guidelines so he did what he did. I believe all the intelligent voters will rise above this and let it go.
#94 Posted by momforjustice on October 7, 2008 at 9:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
For all you extremist that can't find anything better to gripe about than when someone uses that "H" word, or blasting a hardworking cop for expressing his opinion....shame on you. If he wore his jammies you would still b...h. I don't know why I even waste my time reading such trash. #78 Did Hussein personally tell you about his "friendship" with Ayers or are you just another"know it all"?
#95 Posted by ngetavilla on October 7, 2008 at 9:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Liz, then why is he so proud of his accomplishment?
#96 Posted by swampbuggy on October 7, 2008 at 9:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
If your candidate is so weak that saying his middle name will get people to vote for the other guy you need a new person on the ballot. But then again you know that don't you? :0)
#97 Posted by vyger on October 7, 2008 at 9:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Excuse me but what ever happened to the FREEDOM OF SPEECH people??? and isn't that his name??? I am a supporter of Mike Scott and he will have my vote!!!
#98 Posted by fl239 on October 7, 2008 at 9:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
All you bigots who play dumb and say "well that's his NAME" must think that the rest of the public is on par with the genetic puddle from which you sprung. The reason for calling him Barack Hussein Obama is nothing more than a cheap ploy. It's no wonder that the Palin and McCain camps take one giant step away when the true racists open their mouths. Thank you, as an Independent you've really helped me make up my mind.
#99 Posted by teachurkids on October 7, 2008 at 9:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
swampy
Why is who so proud of what accomplishment?
#100 Posted by greathornedlizard on October 7, 2008 at 9:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Wow the democrats are desperate now. There have been numerous officers in Miami out thumping for Obama, and not a word is said about that. Why the double standard? Before all you start yelling at me that this isn't true- I am a former cop and I got this information a week ago by a Miami officer, who, was one of the officers doing the thumping for Obama. I don't think he thought he was doing anything wrong, and yes he was in uniform.
#101 Posted by nordic154 on October 7, 2008 at 9:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
If you think that Sheriff Scott did nothing wrong, then why did McCain's people blast him?
Apparently they saw through the whole "Oh, but it's just his NAME" routine and didn't think highly of it at all.
#102 Posted by beachykeen on October 7, 2008 at 9:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
If Mike Scotts middle name was "Hitler", or "Mary Ann", would that have helped him in getting elected for Sheriff? You see my point? That Sheriff knew what he was doing, and saying, if he didn't think it would cause a commotion he is a poor excuse for a law enforcement Officer.
#103 Posted by rayroman on October 7, 2008 at 10:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Liestopper, that's kinda freaky. Everybody hide your Christmas trees this year as LS could be your neighbor.
Meanwhile, who's comen to a pig roast?
Do ya smell a cooked Sheriff served up by the Fed's and served up on a plate worth $300,000 to his officers at LCSO?
MMMMMmmmmmmmmmMMMMM Gooooooooooooooood!
It'll be named Unethical Antics in UNIFORM BBQ, 2!
#104 Posted by beetlejuice on October 7, 2008 at 10:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
What happened to America and free speech? If the man didn't want anyone to say his middle name then why didn't he change it?
HUSSEIN HUSSEIN HUSSEIN. Scott is a great Sheriff and a great American. He has lowered the crime rate in Lee County. Get over it Dems. Your manchild is ahead in the polls, and most likely will get the media to elect his no experience butt.
HUSSEIN HUSSEIN HUSSEIN. Will check back with Barrack (heck now that's better.....almost like Smith) in a couple of years and how you all will be crying about what he has done to an alredy bad situation.
#105 Posted by sowestfla1975 on October 7, 2008 at 10:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Good lord check out these Liestopper, Ironsides, Beechywhatever types on the blogs today. NDN has given these nutcases a chance to rant over 300 times in one day and not once do they state what BARRACK baby has done to make the USA a better place since he was bought....I mean brought into office. Get with his handlers and see what the company line is on that one. The amazing part is you can't see all the strings attached to HUSSEIN yet we all know they are glued in place.
No cut and paste, no more complaining.....give us facts on what OBAMA has done in the past 2 years. Heck he was actually in the senate for 143 days I think. He had to do something good.....didn't he?
#106 Posted by sowestfla1975 on October 7, 2008 at 10:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
sowestfla1975, hope that's not your birthday cuz it would misrepresent an entire generation as being STUPID.
For your information, Mike Scott has made an ergregious error in judgement wearing his Lee County Sheriff's Office Uniform to Palin's party.
This is not about Free Speech, it is about a little known tweaky (amendment) in the Hatch Act in 1993, which defines how he can represent campaigns while in uniform or on duty.
Mike Scott was not plain clotherd Mike Scott for Palin...he was SHERIFF...ELECTED FOR AND PAID FOR BY TAXPAYER's MIKE SCOTT who was FULLY REPRESENTING HIS ENTIRE LCSO, while spouting off.
The Hatch Act also says he can't do this in a building he works in, so if he ticked off any employees by telling them to vote one way or another, they're going to help the Fed's cause in this case.
Would you like a slice of bacon?
#107 Posted by beetlejuice on October 7, 2008 at 10:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The United States of Africa-America?
It bothers me that when they showed Obama moving towards the first debate he was surrounded by an entirely black posse of assistants and security personel.
McCain Posse was entirely white.
What's going to happen after the election?
#108 Posted by Naplestango on October 7, 2008 at 10:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
sowestfla...get off the freakin of number of days Obama served.
Tell us what hockey Mom can do for international relations?
She can throw a hockey puck, and swear at em.
There's a solution.
If that doesn't work, she's the great Alaskan moose hunter.
If she can hit a moose, she can accomplish anything.
#109 Posted by beetlejuice on October 7, 2008 at 10:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
So is Mike Scott in the same posse as U R in naplestango?
So the color of skin is so important to you to judge another's total character in that regard?
Sad...and here we go again.
U and 1975 are representing STUPID together, and dragging others into it with your screennames.
#110 Posted by beetlejuice on October 7, 2008 at 10:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
But of course, it's bed time for naplestango, must be hard to be OLD AND TIRED and IGNORANT.
#111 Posted by beetlejuice on October 7, 2008 at 10:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The Sheriff is an elected official who wears a uniform. Elected officials may endorse others seeking election.
Elected officials who wear uniforms should be able to say the full name of a political candidate without getting called a racist.
#112 Posted by TruthHurtz