Comments on: Bishop’s Boxing Trophy http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/02/bishops-boxing-trophy/ & Home of Lawn Mower Repair Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:28:03 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: TechPinoy http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/02/bishops-boxing-trophy/comment-page-1/#comment-26198 TechPinoy Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:23:28 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/02/bishops-boxing-trophy/#comment-26198 nice punch nice punch

]]> By: The Back-Pedaling Trophy Goes to… » Doc’s Political Parlor http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/02/bishops-boxing-trophy/comment-page-1/#comment-10585 The Back-Pedaling Trophy Goes to… » Doc’s Political Parlor Thu, 04 Oct 2007 19:00:07 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/02/bishops-boxing-trophy/#comment-10585 [...] Monday night the Calhoun County GOP gave state Sen. Charles Bishop (R - Arley) a trophy of a boxer for “his defending of womankind,” according to the Associated Press.” (Bishop hit Democratic Senator Lowell Barron of Fyffe on the floor of the Senate on the last day of the session. Bishop claimed later that Barron insulted his mother by calling Bishop a “son of a bitch.” Barron denies saying that.) [...] [...] Monday night the Calhoun County GOP gave state Sen. Charles Bishop (R – Arley) a trophy of a boxer for “his defending of womankind,” according to the Associated Press.” (Bishop hit Democratic Senator Lowell Barron of Fyffe on the floor of the Senate on the last day of the session. Bishop claimed later that Barron insulted his mother by calling Bishop a “son of a bitch.” Barron denies saying that.) [...]

]]> By: Bishop’s Boxing Trophy | The Sports News http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/02/bishops-boxing-trophy/comment-page-1/#comment-10520 Bishop’s Boxing Trophy | The Sports News Wed, 03 Oct 2007 22:43:43 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/02/bishops-boxing-trophy/#comment-10520 [...] Original post by Danny [...] [...] Original post by Danny [...]

]]> By: Margaret http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/02/bishops-boxing-trophy/comment-page-1/#comment-10508 Margaret Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:09:10 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/02/bishops-boxing-trophy/#comment-10508 For Paine - Just because it is legal for Hubbert and Reed to participate in the retirement benefits for state employees doesn't make it ethical. This was financial payback for all the money they give the legislators for their re-election bids. For Paine – Just because it is legal for Hubbert and Reed to participate in the retirement benefits for state employees doesn’t make it ethical. This was financial payback for all the money they give the legislators for their re-election bids.

]]> By: anonymous http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/02/bishops-boxing-trophy/comment-page-1/#comment-10493 anonymous Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:14:09 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/02/bishops-boxing-trophy/#comment-10493 Here is the link to a story about former Alabama State senator and Joe Reed ally Charles Steele's plan to honor Michael Vick: http://www.wsbtv.com/news/13815031/detail.html Here is the link to a story about former Alabama State senator and Joe Reed ally Charles Steele’s plan to honor Michael Vick:
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/13815031/detail.html

]]> By: anonymous http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/02/bishops-boxing-trophy/comment-page-1/#comment-10492 anonymous Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:12:06 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/02/bishops-boxing-trophy/#comment-10492 Former State Senator Charles Steele (D-Tuscaloosa) of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference announced plans to present an award to Michael Vick. Steele was a Democratic Alabama State Senator and a highly influential member of the Alabama Democratic Conference. He is a long time ally of Joe Reed. This story can be accessed by a google search. Former State Senator Charles Steele (D-Tuscaloosa) of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference announced plans to present an award to Michael Vick. Steele was a Democratic Alabama State Senator and a highly influential member of the Alabama Democratic Conference. He is a long time ally of Joe Reed.

This story can be accessed by a google search.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/02/bishops-boxing-trophy/comment-page-1/#comment-10478 Anonymous Wed, 03 Oct 2007 05:38:37 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/02/bishops-boxing-trophy/#comment-10478 I agree let's not reward bad behavior like Bishop's or Reed's. I agree let’s not reward bad behavior like Bishop’s or Reed’s.

]]> By: walt moffett http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/02/bishops-boxing-trophy/comment-page-1/#comment-10463 walt moffett Tue, 02 Oct 2007 23:12:25 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/02/bishops-boxing-trophy/#comment-10463 I am afraid the wrongs and rights of civil behavior are fading away in the world of commentators, power brokers and politicians. What matters now is how it plays to their faction. Best seen in the gift of the Calhoun GOP and the silence of the AEA/alphabet soup list of organizations that should have responded to Reed's letter. I am afraid the wrongs and rights of civil behavior are fading away in the world of commentators, power brokers and politicians. What matters now is how it plays to their faction. Best seen in the gift of the Calhoun GOP and the silence of the AEA/alphabet soup list of organizations that should have responded to Reed’s letter.

]]> By: Bradley http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/02/bishops-boxing-trophy/comment-page-1/#comment-10462 Bradley Tue, 02 Oct 2007 23:08:17 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/02/bishops-boxing-trophy/#comment-10462 Who wanted to give an award to Michael Vick and in what forum did they announce that intention? Who wanted to give an award to Michael Vick and in what forum did they announce that intention?

]]> By: Danny http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/02/bishops-boxing-trophy/comment-page-1/#comment-10459 Danny Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:44:21 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/02/bishops-boxing-trophy/#comment-10459 This is not a right and left matter of partisanship. This is a right and wrong matter of civil behavior. I have no interesting in painting one party as worse or better than another. We all have moments that we are not proud of. I'm glad I don't get trophies for mine. I think the fact that Bishop may face greater consequence than Reed reflects the widespread consensus that physical assault is more offensive and deserving of greater consequence than name-calling. I don't believe what Reed wrote in a private letter meets any legal definition of slander. Though it sure was ugly. Especially said about a man who is so highly regarded. I don't know anything about an award meant for Michael Vick. This is not a right and left matter of partisanship. This is a right and wrong matter of civil behavior. I have no interesting in painting one party as worse or better than another. We all have moments that we are not proud of. I’m glad I don’t get trophies for mine.

I think the fact that Bishop may face greater consequence than Reed reflects the widespread consensus that physical assault is more offensive and deserving of greater consequence than name-calling.

I don’t believe what Reed wrote in a private letter meets any legal definition of slander. Though it sure was ugly. Especially said about a man who is so highly regarded.

I don’t know anything about an award meant for Michael Vick.

]]> By: Paine http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/02/bishops-boxing-trophy/comment-page-1/#comment-10457 Paine Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:29:11 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/02/bishops-boxing-trophy/#comment-10457 Anonymous, Under Section 16-25-1 of the Code of Alabama, the definition of "teacher" includes "any similar employee or officer of the Department of Education or the Alabama Education Association". So, as such, by law, Hubbert and Reed count as members of the Teachers Retirement System (NOT as state employees) and qualify to participate in DROP. Anonymous, Under Section 16-25-1 of the Code of Alabama, the definition of “teacher” includes “any similar employee or officer of the Department of Education or the Alabama Education Association”. So, as such, by law, Hubbert and Reed count as members of the Teachers Retirement System (NOT as state employees) and qualify to participate in DROP.

]]> By: Big Mo http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/02/bishops-boxing-trophy/comment-page-1/#comment-10454 Big Mo Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:06:44 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/02/bishops-boxing-trophy/#comment-10454 Anon, nice effort to turn the spotlight on the opposing party's problems, while ignoring your own glass house. Anon, nice effort to turn the spotlight on the opposing party’s problems, while ignoring your own glass house.

]]> By: anonymous http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/02/bishops-boxing-trophy/comment-page-1/#comment-10452 anonymous Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:30:59 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/02/bishops-boxing-trophy/#comment-10452 P.S. - didn't an Alabama Democrat - a former state senator - want to give an award to Michael Vick? P.S. – didn’t an Alabama Democrat – a former state senator – want to give an award to Michael Vick?

]]> By: anonymous http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/02/bishops-boxing-trophy/comment-page-1/#comment-10451 anonymous Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:28:55 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2007/10/02/bishops-boxing-trophy/#comment-10451 Danny - I don't see Joe Reed facing ANY discipline of ANY kind from Paul Hubbert and AEA for comparing a decent man to Hitler. I also see that Joe Reed draws HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS of dollars from the DROP plan which both REED and HUBBERT lobbied for the legislature to pass as a way for STATE EMPLOYEES - WHICH THEY ARE NOT- to get a benefit. I do not believe I would have made this particular comparison - looks to me like the Alabama Democratic Party and its Vice president Paul Hubbert are quite comfortable with slanderous, filthy statements. Danny – I don’t see Joe Reed facing ANY discipline of ANY kind from Paul Hubbert and AEA for comparing a decent man to Hitler. I also see that Joe Reed draws HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS of dollars from the DROP plan which both REED and HUBBERT lobbied for the legislature to pass as a way for STATE EMPLOYEES – WHICH THEY ARE NOT- to get a benefit. I do not believe I would have made this particular comparison – looks to me like the Alabama Democratic Party and its Vice president Paul Hubbert are quite comfortable with slanderous, filthy statements.

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