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THE TOUGHEST MAIL PIECE I HAVE EVER SEEN
By Michael B. Brodkorb | October 27, 2008
A dedicated reader of Minnesota Democrats Exposed sent me a copy of a new mail piece by Dave Carlson against Representative Sheldon Johnson. Please click on the picture above for a larger version.
It looks like a man’s hand is covering the woman’s mouth. I may have nightmares tonight.
Please check back to Minnesota Democrats Exposed for more information on this developing story.
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October 27th, 2008 at 10:49 PM
This is so 2003.
It was governor Pawlenty that let him out.
October 27th, 2008 at 11:16 PM
Ok… this is a great piece!!! People need to know these liberals are letting out people like this and putting them on our streets. Great piece!
October 28th, 2008 at 12:06 AM
This is a disgusting piece.
October 28th, 2008 at 12:24 AM
I’m just happy that someone has put a little information out there. Sheldon has made no effort to persuade my vote. As a single mom, my biggest concern is the safety of my son and myself. Now I will definately consider voting for Dave Carlson.
October 28th, 2008 at 12:31 AM
It is nice to see someone finally telling the truth about Sheldon. I don’t understand how someone can vote to allow child molesters on to the streets again…Go Dave Carlson!!!
October 28th, 2008 at 12:37 AM
[...] Why re Democrat Rep. Johnson and his (alleged) supporters so afraid of Carlson? Oh, I think this may have something to do with it. [...]
October 28th, 2008 at 1:15 AM
@ Eva Young
If you’re trying to imply that rape is disgusting: I absolutely could not agree more with you.
If you’re trying to say that how legislators vote in regards to sex offenders is now important, or not important enough to be at the forefront of an election: I could not DISAGREE more.
What is truly disgusting is the extent to which rapists are dealt with “softly.”
If I could only choose one issue to agree with Dave Carlson on, this would be it…
October 28th, 2008 at 1:34 AM
David Carlson knocked on my door a few months back and I have to say, I have never met anyone else in politics that I liked more. He is indeed passionate about the pedophile problem we have on the East Side, and that is a blessing for us, particularly if he gets elected. To my knowledge, Sheldon Johnson refused to debate him and I know why, Carlson would destroy Johnson on stage. I respect this young Marine very much and am glad he is out fighting against quite possibly the worst legislator in the state.
Today I also received another mailer from his campaign that is positive, and about his vision for the community. The one time we spoke face to face, I can say he talked about the issues and never one attacked Sheldon Johnson personally. He is very message disciplined and he’s one of us, a regular East Sider, I cannot say the same for Sheldon Johnson.
I am a lifelong labor Democrat, I haven’t voted R since Reagan. This year I will not be voting for Sheldon Johnson.
October 28th, 2008 at 1:37 AM
Is that rapist wearing a wedding band in the picture? Classic! lol
October 28th, 2008 at 2:15 AM
Is that “rapist” black?
I’m shocked — shocked! — that the GOP would resort to race-baiting.
October 28th, 2008 at 3:09 AM
I see a hand, liberals see race..how predictable. She has pretty eyes.
October 28th, 2008 at 3:40 AM
Doesn’t that look like Barack Obama’s hand? Is Obama a rapist? What color is his wedding band? That has to be him…it just HAS to be!
This devolping story would most certainly sway my grandma’s vote from Obama to McCain. She doesn’t believe in interracial dating, let alone interracial raping.
Come on, Mike…spin, baby, spin!
October 28th, 2008 at 6:14 AM
I’m shocked — shocked! — that the GOP would resort to race-baiting.
You are a pathetic human being because only someone who is pathetically RACIST themselves could come to that conclusion.
October 28th, 2008 at 6:35 AM
Fear the black man.
Well, they certainly know their base.
However, Carlson doesn’t know his constituents. He’ll need a bunch of brown and black votes to win. Safe to say it may not be the case.
Where the hell is Mary Lahammer with her ‘unbiased’ coverage?
Again, you can’t blame the republican for catering to racists, its part of their base.
October 28th, 2008 at 7:00 AM
DJZ, they got the perverts as part of the base, too – witness He Whom Links to full frontal male nudity, a/k/a: “Scrotee”.
October 28th, 2008 at 7:21 AM
Am I missing something? Shouldn’t there be a page two?
October 28th, 2008 at 7:35 AM
This is the closest Michael may ever come to calling republican tactics reprehensible. Let’s embrace it for what it is.
October 28th, 2008 at 7:41 AM
Again, you can’t blame the republican for catering to racists, its part of their base.
Another pathetic racist. Liberals are the not-so-closest racists since they see so-called black rapists even when there isn’t one.
October 28th, 2008 at 7:45 AM
Jeff: You’re an idiot – a blind idiot. This is really a stretch, even for you.
October 28th, 2008 at 7:49 AM
MDE didnt praise this piece. You liberals need to give it up and stop trying to call Republicans racist as a default attack. It’s pathetic.
October 28th, 2008 at 8:23 AM
The truth hurts! BTW, there is nothing on the piece that has a thing to do with race. So stop trying to change the subject and confront the issue presented.
October 28th, 2008 at 8:34 AM
Liberal bloggers love to make things up.
October 28th, 2008 at 9:02 AM
Yep, Republicans are racist. From a Strib article:
“I’m done saying sorry for the way I’m voting,” Christine Stimart volunteers. Stimart, 20, of Duluth, supports Franken “because there’s something about his views on community that I like better.” But as for Obama, Stimart says, pausing, “Well, I was raised Aryan and there’s just no way I would ever vote for anybody who’s not white. Most of the time I’m a Democrat, but not this time. Not for president.”
October 28th, 2008 at 9:12 AM
As a black mother residing on the eastside, I received this piece in my mail recently. I had heard the rumors of the implications of the hand being of a black man’s. I believe this to be untrue. The girl’s face on the picture is very pale in contrast to the man’s hand. That is ridiculous to make such an assumptions.
October 28th, 2008 at 9:12 AM
Anyone who seriously looks at the hand can clearly see that it is your average middle age white guy who has been out in the sun a few times.
This particular piece of literature states a known vote by Sheldon. He was only one of three members of the state house that voted not to increase penalties for pedophiles (out of 134 house members).
It is disgusting that these people live are allowed to live in anyone’s neighborhood. We can thank people like Sheldon for that. I think he is a correctional officer- maybe it’s job security for him.
The fact that a few liberals want to make this about any other issue is because they are grasping at straws. When they cannot win on point, they just start calling names.
October 28th, 2008 at 9:14 AM
Umm, she says she’s voting for Franken, gopgal. She’s a Democrat.
I suppose it’s fair to say that McCain will garner votes from racist Democrats, but that has nothing to do with either the candidate, or his party.
The
Democratparty of Scrubs flourishes on racism…just ask any black kid that was unlucky enough to have been sent to a public school.October 28th, 2008 at 9:31 AM
And along comes Scrotee, advocating ignoring the Minnesota State Constitution.
The Minnesota State Constitution mandates – MANDATES – public education. It is not optional; it is not discretionary; it is MANDATED. Here’s the Constitutional requirement, in it’s entirety:
ARTICLE XIII
MISCELLANEOUS SUBJECTS
Section 1. UNIFORM SYSTEM OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The stability of a republican form of government depending mainly upon the intelligence of the people, it is the duty of the legislature to establish a general and uniform system of public schools. The legislature shall make such provisions by taxation or otherwise as will secure a thorough and efficient system of public schools throughout the state. (Minnesota State Constitution)
So, when Republicans talk about gutting schools, what they’re really advocating is ignoring the state constitution.
The Minnesota State Consitution mandates fully funding public schools, and not one penny more.
Minnesota Republicans advocate ignoring the State Constitution.
The choice this election is clear: if you believe in following the Constitution, vote for Democratic Party candidates; if you believe in only following the parts of the Constitution you believe in and ignoring the rest, vote for Republican Party candidates.
October 28th, 2008 at 9:39 AM
You clearly missed the sarcasm Swiftee.
October 28th, 2008 at 9:43 AM
Tommy:
The US constitution never called for stealing money from the rich just because they had it. What you and Obama want to do is mug up on George Washington because he’s out numbered. so what if he’s working property he inherited? He has money and it’s need to give to the mob. That’s what you’re endorsing with Obama.
The constitution also has the idea that legislation should be passed by the legistalative branch and should be signed by the executive branch. Democrats support this concept that judges can go out and make law on their own. In some cases they aren’t even elected.
How about before you start saying that your party is only party that supports the constitution that they start obeying. This is a joke for you to say that Democrats want to support the constitution when Obama yesterday.
Furthmore Tommy most school districts already spending more than $10,000 and are producing lousy results. It seems like that schools are “Already” fully funded and need to spend their money better!
Walter Hanson
Minneapolis, MN
October 28th, 2008 at 9:48 AM
Eva:
What’s disgusting about a candidate saying that he wants to get tougher sentences on criminals who frighten woman?
Do you think that criminals running around committing crimes isn’t disgusting. Minnesota has one of the highest parole rates in the country and one of the lowest incrination rates. crime will be less of a problem if the criminals that were caught are in jail.
Dragnet the movie had a great pardoy of this when they showed the picutre of the criminal that they caught in the movie and the announcer listed all of his crimes which had sentences over a hundred years “He will be eleigble for parole in seven years”
Walter Hanson
Minneapolis, MN
October 28th, 2008 at 9:52 AM
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It seems like that schools are “Already†fully funded and need to spend their money better!
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Walter, thank you for proving you don’t have a clue.
Even those few rational Republicans you republiCons haven’t kicked out of The Small Tent Party recognize “unfunded mandates.”
But true rightwingnuts like you, refuse to recognize reality.
And that’s why your party, that talked of a Permanent Republican Majority just 3 years ago, is going to get it’s ass kicked in just one week.
That’s why Erik Paulsen went from Majority Leader, to getting beat by a political novice.
You stupid (cheney)s are simply out of touch with reality.
October 28th, 2008 at 9:56 AM
You know it’s amazing how Democrats like to keep throwing out race.
If people complain about how mortages shouldn’t be made on loans that can’t be paid back that is a racist attack.
If people complain about crime and want solutions we’re accused of being racists just because the criminal population has a larger share of blacks than the general population.
For all those people who accuse Republicans of being racists can you supply us with a list of issues that we’re allowed to attack that isn’t racist.
Fortunately I can say one thing, since Obama is wrong on taxes, Iraq, judges, spending, wanting to apology for America, etc. I can proudly say I won’t be voting for Obama and it has nothing to do with his race.
Walter Hanson
Minneapolis, MN
October 28th, 2008 at 9:59 AM
Tommy:
Where’s the mandate for free health care? There isn’t one?
Where’s the mandate to give manadatory income to people just because there isn’t one?
You’re the person who hasn’t the clue what the constituion really means.
Furthermore if your solution is we have to spend more on education than lets cut other things instead of raising taxes. We can cut health care and welfare for example since those things weren’t in the state constitution.
walter Hanson
Minneapolis, MN
October 28th, 2008 at 10:09 AM
I realize I am not as politically astute as many of you – and I mean that as a compliment to many of the people who post here.
But, can anyone define for me the following phrases, which we’re likely to hear a lot:
“Fully funding of education”. What’s the number here? Can it be quantified? If not, how will we know when we’ve achieved full funding?
“The common good”.
“The right to welfare”.
Thanks.
October 28th, 2008 at 10:15 AM
Hey Walter, are you familiar with the Earned Income Credit? People who don’t work get a check around tax time. Reagan created it, Clinton and Bush increased it, McCain wants to expand it even more.
That’s taking money from people making more and redistributing it to some who don’t even pay taxes. That’s not socialism?
McCain also wants to give $5000.00 toward health care for all. Where is he taking that money from?
In the generic sense of redistributing wealth its stupid. They all do it, its how government work. Hell, you’re a government employee you know how it works.
The question is what kind of distribution do you want?
October 28th, 2008 at 10:17 AM
The education system has more than enough money. The problem is in how those in charge elect to waste their budgets.
October 28th, 2008 at 10:26 AM
Good for you Tanya. Others have a big problem with it. The tension on the Eastside between whites and the minority populations is pretty high. Putting a piece out like this is just another example of the republicans no giving a shit about the appearance of racism or, ignoring it because they don’t understand race.
Mail and images like this do nothing but fuel the nutcakes in society. I know Brodkorb understands that.
And for the closer: Only one caucus invited a sex offender to their fold and made him a legislator. That would be Dick Borrell, republican from far west Hennepin county in 2002.
When it comes down to it, they will take racists and sex offenders to win a majority.
October 28th, 2008 at 10:31 AM
That’s why Erik Paulsen went from Majority Leader, to getting beat by a political novice.
I’m sorry, I am unfamiliar with an election Paulsen’s lost to ANYONE. Care to provide information on that race?
(Tommy Brown Shirt is living in his fantasy world again…)
October 28th, 2008 at 10:34 AM
DJZ – you stupid pile of fascist dog shit, you DO realize that if you scream “racism” every time you see something, eventually nobody will listen, right?
That’s pretty much where we’re at now. Your belly-aching about imaginary racism has rendered your cries meaningless… kinda like your life.
What, you offended because the ad points out the truth that Democrats are soft on law enforcement… the same way their soft on national security… the same way their soft on economic policy… etc., etc., etc.
You’re a dumb pile of fascist shit, Ziggy.
October 28th, 2008 at 10:40 AM
Say Cheeto boy? Where does the constitution say that the public schools must bend over and grab their ankles for a trade labor union?
Where does it say that the state is required to pay a teacher with a miserable record the same salary as a teacher that is working his\her ass off to do a good job?
Where does it say that the school districts have to send taxpayer dollars to a lefty PAC?
Where does it say that “public education” means sending 46% of it’s students out to the streets without a diploma?
Where does it say that, you asshole?
STFU you fat, ignorant bufoon. Just sit there and stuff Cheeto’s into your gob and wank your way through all the gay porn the internet has to offer.
October 28th, 2008 at 10:42 AM
5 minutes…that’s all I ask for, God. Just 5 minutes.
October 28th, 2008 at 10:47 AM
DJZ:
Thank you for raising the issue of the earned income tax credit. This is a perfect example of what is wrong with the Federal Government let alone the state government.
The sole purpose of the earned income tax credit at the time it was created was to not penalize the lowest income earners because social security taxes were raised. It was met that even though you worked and pay social security taxes if you didn’t make much you didn’t really pay your social security taxes. Yet lawmakers want to expand on that concept not because a tax has been raised to hurt the poor, but because members of the legislative branch want to be seen giving money away to people. Vote for me I get you a check of $1,000. vote for me again I’ll get you a check of $1,500. Don’t worry I’ll fund it by taking money from being I call rich and even if every single one of them vote against me there are more people who want that check who will vote for me.
The founding fathers are rolling over in their
graves with what people want to do in the name of fairness.
As for Mccain’s tax credit on health care since the government is interferring with health care any way the idea is to allow the individual to go out and buy the policy. The problem with business plans is that you can’t select a policy tailored to your needs. Have you seen that progressive commercial where the customer wants to taylor her policy and she does it in her commercial. Mccain also makes it part of his policy that if you live in Minnesota if you can find a company in Wisconsin for example that will give you a plan that fits your needs you can get it.
Obama and the Democrats move the opposite. The government runs it and the government dictates even more the coverage.
Walter Hanson
Minneapolis, MN
October 28th, 2008 at 10:52 AM
Say Cheeto boy? Where does the constitution say that the public schools must bend over and grab their ankles for a trade labor union?
It’s right there next to where it says that the court should rule in favor of redistribution of wealth. Obama 3:16
October 28th, 2008 at 1:09 PM
It’s pretty obvious that’s not a black guy’s hand for one reason: Wedding ring.
October 28th, 2008 at 1:17 PM
My hands are darker than that and I’m white. At least I thought I was…
October 28th, 2008 at 1:25 PM
Carlson also has a radio ad too. Here is the link.
http://www.carlsonforhouse.org/On%20the%20Issues.html
The East Side has the highest concentration of sex offenders anywhere in Minnesota. I’m glad Carlson is talking about the issues that will make a “quality of life” difference for Eastsiders.
October 28th, 2008 at 1:27 PM
Has anyone tried to explain why Sheldon Johnson was one of a handful of Minnesota lawmakers to oppose life in prison without parole for violent sex offenders?
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/projects/ongoing/votetracker/issue_view.php?id=24
Right… easier to play the race card than defend an indefensible vote.
October 28th, 2008 at 2:13 PM
partyactivist Says:
October 28th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
It’s pretty obvious that’s not a black guy’s hand for one reason: Wedding ring.
There you are. What took you so long Adolph?
ChesterNut, this is what I’m talking about. You’ve got a lot of people on your fringe who believe its a pass to make racist comments or even actions.
That’s why its irresponsible. I don’t know why he voted against it. He is a corrections officer and that is not usually equated with ‘soft on crime’.
You’re wrong on economics, most Americans trust Democrats on that. Its why Barack is winning.
The Aryans are going to continue to be a problem this election season, however, republicans may get a boost in the vote as they will be voting.
October 28th, 2008 at 2:24 PM
“Right… easier to play the race card than defend an indefensible vote.”
Yeah, it is easier to fabricate lies and scream racism. But that’s what lazy, chicken-shit, fascist Democrats do.
October 28th, 2008 at 2:59 PM
DJZ:
Obama and Biden can’t agree on the definition of rich. There are clips its $250,000, $200,000, and $150,000. Why trust him?
Furthermore just one week before the general election we’re finally learning the truth of what Obama really stands for.
Besides race works both ways! Obama and his supporters are being racists because they claim if they don’t vote for Obama you’re the racist.
I thought this was a free country and we should vote for what we will like (oh I forgot your party is the one that doesn’t want free election for organizing unions).
DJZ you’re a racist with the logic you’re using and we shouldn’t listen to racists!
Walter Hanson
Minneapolis, MN
October 28th, 2008 at 3:29 PM
Yeah well, the only qualification Democrats chose Barak for was his race. That’s why he’s the EEOC candidate.
October 28th, 2008 at 3:30 PM
“You’ve got a lot of people on your fringe who believe its a pass to make racist comments or even actions.”
The entire DFL is comprised of such individuals, DJZ. Yourself included.
October 28th, 2008 at 3:58 PM
I hope David Carlson runs for a higher office very soon, I would like to be able to vote for someone who has a pair of balls for once. The guy has a picture with him and a 50. Cal machine gun on his website. Everyone wants change, and when a guy steps up and goes for it he is called a racist for pointing out an opponents appalling vote against children of Minnesota. I sent him $200 through pay pal today, I encourage all of you to support Carlson; that aren’t flaming liberals…
I drove through his district recently and I have never seen so many signs in one area in all my life. He has more than Barack Obama for God’s sake! And some signs are not in “traditionally white” areas, I wonder if blacks that have signs for him think he is a racist, his sign is next to Obama’s in at least 15 yards!
I hope he kicks Sheldon’s ass on Tuesday, we need a true middle class guy representing all of us around the state who aren’t part of either parties elite.
October 28th, 2008 at 4:46 PM
I think people are calling him names because they’re scared of him. He’s by FAR the most attractive man in politics, he’s very bright, young, and he has a great attitude. I had a class with him at the U and found that he is smart, kind and very polite; he comes off as a very likable guy. He held the door for me and my friends countless times, and I can say that is a rarity in college now a days.
Liberals don’t want him in because he’s young and represents change. He went to Johnson which is in the hood; hard to disguise racist feelings in that type of environment. Old men don’t want him in because it makes them look even older, and he is a Marine who had a really big gun! Something most of our politicians know nothing about…
If I could tell him one thing it would be thank you for your service in the Marines, and for fighting for us in Iraq. My friends and I all have a bet on who will get to take him out first and pick him up, he’s a hottie!
October 28th, 2008 at 5:43 PM
You know what’s really disgusting? How leniantly they deal with serial drunk drivers. Right SwifteeBoatee?
October 28th, 2008 at 6:43 PM
1) That’s not a black guys hand
2) I find it funny that some on here would even care what color the guys hand is since it’s completely irrelevant
3) To suggest that Dave Carlson, a born and raised East Sider and a product of the St. Paul Public Schools and Johnson High School, doesn’t know what the interests of the people on the East Side are and some guy from Braham does is hilarious.
The East Side has long been a place where Democrats get by just by being Democrats and people vote for them just because of the letter next to their name on the ballot. Unfortunately, I doubt that changes this year.
October 28th, 2008 at 7:32 PM
Why do you say that, Hayduke? You got DWI issues?
Well, here’s a tip, assnozzle: Bring your sister to court with you, tell the judge that’s what you woke up next to and throw yourself at the mercy of the court.
Try this:
“Just look at this piece of meat. Surely you can see that I had to get the hell out of there before dawn, yerhonner!
Worked for me! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
October 28th, 2008 at 7:35 PM
Oh, and Hayduke?
I’ve got it on very good authority that there are at least a dozen guys around town that used the exact same method…worked every time.
In fact, word on the street is that the entire Vikings defensive line walked after the jury had a look at her.
HAHAHAHAHAHA!
October 29th, 2008 at 7:13 AM
Comment number 44?
Its OK? Why because you choose to ignore it? If you were a black guy, would you have that luxury? No.
If your fellow republican, #44, runs a Joe the Plumber small business, you think any black that walks in when he’s hiring would get a fair chance if this is his viewpoint? Hell no. That’s racism in effect.
Don’t know Mr Carlson. I do know Saint Paul. I am familiar with race baiting ads. Willie Horton, and the mother of all, Jesse Helms racial quota ad. This is not going to fly on the Eastside. Have you forgotten who’s the state senator? Mee Moua. When Mahoney ran against her the first time, it was Sheldon’s half of the district that carried her. The brown and black votes. Carlson get a gold star if he gets to 38%.
The question for you guys as Swiftee admits to the chagrin of gopgal, you get racists. They feel comfortable comeing here and making jokes because no one calls them on it. As long as they vote Republican.
Chester, that EEOC candidate is going to be the next president. Just for shits and giggles, is there any back person who could have run on any ticket that you would think to be qualified?
Oh EEOC? Try Sarah Palin.
October 29th, 2008 at 10:32 AM
The Willie Horton ad wasn’t race baiting no matter how much the racist Democrats want to pretend it was. Neither was the racial quota ad.
Democrats clearly can’t have an honest debate without playing the race card. It’s grown quite old.
And yes, I know that the most unprepared, ignorant, socialist extremist, EEOC candidate is probably going to be President. And yes, there are qualified blacks, just not “that one.”
If it weren’t for race quotas, Barak would still be failing to organize the South Side.
October 29th, 2008 at 12:44 PM
He’s a hottie? Nice reason to vote for this guy.
The truth is he hasn’t worked in more than a year and has not real experience outside of his service in the Marines which by the way is admirable. Serving does not make you qualified to run for office though, real life experience does. It’s actually frightening to see many supporters of Dave. I’d encourage you to really get to know him and his views prior to Tuesday as you may regret voting for him should he happen to win. He will be totally ineffective in office if elected as he has no ability to work well with people of differing perspectives.
October 29th, 2008 at 1:32 PM
Chester says:
And yes, there are qualified blacks, just not “that one.â€
Once again, I know some of your best friends are black any names of who is black that you think would be qualified.
I just want to know who would be more qualified than a U.S. Senator, who was also a State Legislator (a district bigger than a Congressional District), a teacher of the Law and Constitution at one the best schools in the world, an organizer, a top graduate from the best law school in the world, the editor in chief of the most widely read legal publication in the country, and a top of the class performing graduate of yet another Ivy League school, Columbia.
McCain? Who got into the Navel Academy based on quotas and set asides for children of graduates, who then graduated at the dead bottom of the class? A guy who after serving his country in uniform, never worked outside of government creating or protecting jobs? A guy who’s never had to deal with the problems or ambitions of the middle class because between dad and grandpa, the government, and Cyndi, he’s always been taken care of?
I’ll take he SOB that had to earn everything he has, and that’s not Grampie McBitch-Alot.
October 29th, 2008 at 4:49 PM
[...] – this mailer above from Ed Matthews’ campaign about Congresswoman Betty McCollum, or this mailing from Dave Carlson’s campaign hitting Representative Sheldon [...]
October 29th, 2008 at 4:55 PM
#61
He has not worked in the past year because he is finishing up a degree. There are many students who do not work while attending college.
It is hilarious how you dismiss his years in the military as not real life experience. It is obvious that you are a left wing elitist that would probably come up with any excuse not to serve your country. The sad thing is that people like David fight for your freedom and your right to trash and bash patriots.
October 29th, 2008 at 7:10 PM
DJZ:
First of all the person who introduced the country to Willie Horton in 1988 was Al Gore. Last time I looked he was a Democrat! So I guess that Al Gore is a racist. What other democrats are racists DJZ.
Who’s that person you’re describing in number 63. I thought your party endorsed Barrack Obama. He was a law lecturer for whatever law school he was teaching (not a professor) and if he was teaching garbage like the Supreme Court can order redistrubtion of wealth it shows that he doesn’t care about the constituion making that education he got worthless.
Furthermore DJZ I am sick and tired of listening to stories (including the comments from Obama) that I’m a racist because I refuse to support Obama. I have lots of very good policy reasons to oppose Obama.
The fact that the man wants to use his race as a clutch shows he is unworthy to hold the honor of the office of President of the United States!
Walter Hanson
Minneapolis, MN
October 29th, 2008 at 7:43 PM
Walter, keep on stroking yourself. I don’t come on MDE and haven’t seen anyone else come on here and call racism on people who don’t vote for Obama. I would kill over right now if any of you boneheads were voting for Obama or Franken. Its not cause he’s black, he’s a Democrat and that has enough fodder for you.
Talking about race is not racism. Pointing out obvious racial concerns is not racist. Using negative stereotypes of race to drum up fear or anger is racist. That’s what this mailing does. For all I know Carlson has a black wife. It doesn’t change the willingness to tap into that. Knowing tha the moment someone points it out, white people will scream about being beat up on and called racists. Well, don’t act like one and you should be fine.
Obama has yet to use his race at all and has avoided any negative excuses about race. You’re paranoid and since you’re a public employee, Chester would label you worthless as well. Go see the government shrink and talk about it.
What stories and comments have you listened to, including those from Obama, that says you’re racist because you refuse to support him?
I assume we’ve heard the last from you and its too bad most Americans, real patriots who work hard for a living disagree with you.
October 29th, 2008 at 9:34 PM
Your such a fucking joke Ziggy. What a fucking joke you are. If it weren’t for the race card, Obama wouldn’t have a hand in this race.
Holy hell! That stupid, EEOC piece of shit can’t walk across the street without playing the race card.
Neither, apparently, can you.
October 29th, 2008 at 10:00 PM
First of all I don’t think the hand on the mouth of the victim is that of an African American man, second of all it shouldn’t matter what color the man is. If the victim on this card was an African American female and the rapist was Caucasian, I highly doubt there would even be a discussion of race on this piece. The message on the piece is the most important thing, the fact that Sheldon Johnson, does not keep criminals who are likely to offend again in prison, and or allow the time needed for adequate rehabilitation. I think that as a community Eastsiders should start looking at the facts and not who they are use to or that Sheldon has a D next to his name on the ballot. Mr. Carlson may not have the experience of being in the house, but then again neither did Sheldon when he was voted in the first time, Carlson is simply being true to his local Eastsiders not to mention the community in which he was raised in.
October 29th, 2008 at 11:16 PM
DJZ:
Quit lying!! You came on post number 14 and said “Fear the black man!” And later on you accused the republicans of courting the racists!!!
You helped bring race into this discussion! The problem with race:
Obama has been saying for months that the reason why people have voting against him is because he doesn’t look like those presidents on money or “oh did you know he’s black” So yes DJZ he has been using race and apparently you have been deaf to it being used.
I’ve heard countless stories this year on the news where somebody (including the president of my international union) say if we don’t support Obama we’re racists. Ed Rendelll didn’t he support Hillary because he called the state that he is governor racists? You apparently have been deaf to it being used.
How about for a minute instead of Obama trying to convince me to vote for him for reasons than other “Oh he’s black” Mind you that will be tough because he’s wrong on taxes, judges, Iraq, federal spending, and ties to questionable people.
At least with Hillary Clinton we wouldn’t have been tortured like this since June. I suppose instead we would’ve been called sexist.
I guess we’ve heard the last from you since you were the person lying and not me.
Walter Hanson
Minneapolis, MN
October 30th, 2008 at 12:01 AM
“Hey Sheldon can you grab the trash bag, we have some garbage over here…”
“Sergeant Carlson, we’re taking fire from the East, what do you want us to do…”
I wonder which experience rates more in making governmental decisions. When Sheldon Johnson was elected, he was a activist. He had a education and that was it. David Carlson has been in college every single year since he graduated from high school. He even left early to fight a war for all of us.
When David Carlson first ran for office, he had worked for Governor Ventura, Secretary of State Kiffmeyer, studied at UMD, the United Kingdom, and the University of Minnesota. He graduated from a legitamate East Side school, Johnson Senior High.
He served four years honorably in the Marine Corps infantry. You talk about experience, I know Mr. Carlson, and he has plenty of life experience. He basically raised his sister and helped guide her to a four year degree. I find it appalling that that you call someones life experience in to question without you ever letting us question your experience.
You liberals talk about experience, what does Barrack Obama have? He was a State Senator, won US Senate and 134 days later ran for President. We don’t want talk about Barrack Obama’s experience though do we, it’s all about change and hope. Talk about racism, what about Reverend Wright. Is that racism? Let’s make a white hand look black, it’s our best defense… You liberals like Jane Doe are a joke and have nothing to offer the public, so you attack someone for running for office. If you had so many things Jane Doe to say to Mr. Carlson, why didn’t you and Mr. Johnson take him on in a debate? Can’t get things done, what has Sheldon Johnson got done except for tax increases, spending the entire East Side budget allocation on the environment and voted to allow sex offenders to be let out of prison after two convictions.
Sheldon Johnson has got nothing done in eight years, I don’t think David Carlson will be much worse than your precious green Sheldon. You call out a man that you don’t rate holding his jock strap for, madam.
October 30th, 2008 at 12:01 AM
First, he isn’t even in school anymore according to a contact I have with the school. Most students I know with a family do work and support their family. If that’s not a priority of his, then so be it.
I’m certainly not an elitist, and will be voting for McCain, and have always voted Republican based on family values and good morals. Based on what I know of Dave, I will certainly not be voting for him, and neither will my neighbors.
October 30th, 2008 at 1:26 AM
Chester, you just called the man stupid. He has single-handily taken down the Republican brand and kicked their asses from Montana to Mississippi. I know it kills you, but you’ve been beaten by him, period. Not just for President but his turnout is going to put enough democrats over the top all the way down the ticket to school board, that we’ll finally be able to fix this country. Just wait until we set the courts and state legislatures right across the country. You’re welcome to go to China or North Korea where your tactics are welcome.
Walter, save the white man blues song. Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton will be interested in knowing all you have to do is play the race card to win the Presidential nomination. You make a lot of sense. Are majority of people just stupid and you’re smarter? I mean, he must have made his case to a majority of people and it appears he will be the most popular elected president. Don’t you just hate it:) Yes, you do.
Doe, I found the same thing out that you did. This deadbeat is not taking care of the family. Johnson had a career before the legislature and took care of his family.
Eastsider,
Sheldon could not have put all of the east side allocation anywhere. There is no ‘eastside’ budget allocation. You pulled that out of your ass, or maybe out of Carlson box of qualifications. Oh, if you really were an Eastsider, you’d know that there are five house members who’s district overlap in the east side. Johnson out ranks only one.
So let’s see that Carlson, Matthews and McCain right? Three strikes who’s total won’t equal 100 in st paul.
October 30th, 2008 at 1:34 AM
Oh and Jane baby, if you vote for morals and family values and still vote republican you have to explain how you can vote McCain over Obama. The Obamas are a great family, the McCains are unknown. John was a dick to his first wife divorced her after he cheated over and over and found a rich one, and this one appears somewhat afraid of him. He picks as his running mate a woman who’s husband ran with an anti-American crowd and has a problem instilling good values in her kids. The oldest two dropped out of high school, the boy was on drugs and partying all the time until the ultimatum of jail or military came before him and the daughter. Well, getting knocked up at 17, and then married at 18. neither one with a diploma or college prospects.
Good ol’ family values. Not to mention the investigation for corruption, abuse of power and misuse of office for flying the family around on taxpayers dime.
Ask the Oil companies about her socialist redistribution program.
I’m wondering if you’re really Carlson’s baby mama’s mother.
October 30th, 2008 at 9:36 AM
“He has single-handily taken down the Republican brand and kicked their asses from Montana to Mississippi.”
No, George W. Bush did that. Obama is a stupid, EEOC piece of shit, selected for the color of his skin, not for the content of his character.
October 30th, 2008 at 9:37 AM
Democrats fucked this country up in the first place. Go ahead, fuck it up some more. 2010 will be a very good year for the GOP.
October 30th, 2008 at 9:38 AM
Sorry, no relation to Dave or his children. Just an informed voter.
October 30th, 2008 at 10:35 AM
#76
I’ve seen Dave with his children on a number of occasions. He is a very good father. All of his marine buddies would attest to that. For someone who says they are just an informed voter, you seem to be making personal attacks without any foundation.
October 30th, 2008 at 11:00 AM
FYI #72 Below is the 40 million Sheldon voted for.
National Great River Park
$6,000,000.00
Snowmakers for the Battle Creek Recreation Area $1,500,000.00
Lower Afton Trail Funding
$450,000.00
High-Speed Rail Line between St. Paul and Chicago $4,000,000.00
St. Paul Union Depot $9,000,000.00
St. Paul River Centre Loan forgiveness $5,250,000.00
Keller and Phalen Parks Master Plan
$100,000.00
$10.5 million Met Council land grab $10,500,000.00
Amateur Sports Facility for St. Paul
$250,000.00
Playgrounds in St. Paul
$3,000,000.00
Total: $40,050,000.00
As you can see, he is all about trails and snails. I guess while a lot of eastsiders are losing their jobs and homes we will be able to thank Sheldon for the park benches because that will be the only place left for us to sleep after our DFL controlled State Government takes total control. We need someone like David Carlson in the House so we can keep people like Sheldon out of our pockets.
October 30th, 2008 at 12:58 PM
Actually, I wasn’t making personal attacks at all, just critisizing Dave’s employment history. I could make many personal attacks, but this certainly is not an appropriate venue for them.
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October 30th, 2008 at 7:40 PM
DJZ:
Boy are you delusion. We haven’t even had the election yet and you already think that Obama has kicked butt. Last time I looked Obama’s lead is shrinking, Paulsen and Coleman not only are ahead Coleman has his largest lead in months.
What killed the Republican brand wasn’t Obama like you think, or George Bush like Chestnut thinks, it was a Republican Congress that basically didn’t implement our ideas. They were the ones that let spending explode out of control (okay Bush was partially responsible by not veoting bills until the Democrats got control). If we had the same dedication in 2005 to open up drilling that we had in the summer of 2008 we would’ve had serious legislation passed to open up drilling.
As for questioning Mccain’s morals. There was a debate where the two candidates were asked is there evil? Mccain very quick and solid yes. Obama went something like um.., oho, well there are some evil things. The fact that he doesn’t know there is evil shows he doesn’t know there is a right and wrong. That explains why he hangs out with William Ayers. That explains why he sat in a pew of a church for twenty years and didn’t know his minister said some crazy and weird things. Furthermore he doesn’t think his minister is a problem until after the minister holds an angry press conference. No you shouldn’t be voting for Obama if you care about morals so I look forward to you join us in electing John Mccain to be our next President of the United States.
Walter Hanson
Minneapolis, MN
October 30th, 2008 at 8:12 PM
Let’s just make one thing clear: even if Dave Carlson is elected THERE IS NO WAY POSSIBLE he can control where pedophiles live. This a deplorable attempt to prey on East Siders’ fears. A vote for David Carlson is not a vote that will keep pedeophiles out of our neighborhoods. It is a vote that will NOT help the East Side in anyway. He is a dishonest, conniving person. Just ask one of his EX-wives! Yup he has more than one. By the way, does Carlson even live on the Eastside anymore? I thought that was one of the requirements…silly me.
October 31st, 2008 at 9:52 AM
Come on People, get off the hand issue and think about the message the piece is trying to send. Is the hand supposed to be a white hand? Are we to assume the all rapists and pedophiles/ convicted sex offenders are white? And to you amgirl, do you have any clue where Sheldon Johnson lives? It’s not the east side, let alone St.Paul. He lives about 45 minutes north of St.Paul. . Also, where did you find your records of Dave Carlson being married twice? Do you have special access to marriage records or contact with his bitter ex’s?
November 2nd, 2008 at 8:02 PM
Yeah, it seems as though if he had two failed marriages in his short life that his wives are the problem. Probably not. He’s an ass.
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