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Heather Ryan KET Debate. What Happened To The Audio?

Jim Pence October 14th, 2008

Heather
Yesterday after hearing about the stunt Ed. Whitfield pulled (read the back story here ) I decided to go to Lexington and ask KET if I could videotape the Heather Ryan and the no show Ed. Whitfield debate. I arrived at the Lexington KET facility early but the very nice lady at the desk was busy receiving complaints from Heather Ryan supporters. When the nice lady behind the desk caught up with her calls I asked her if I could video tape the so called debate and she directed me to a very nice young man by the name of Todd. Todd told me I couldn’t video tape the debate but I could shoot some ‘b’ roll before the debate. This was very disappointing news because I was looking forward to shooting video of the debate and uploading it to youtube good audio and all, if you know what I mean. Well there I was Lexington about 90 miles from home frustrated and pissed all at the same time when I received a call telling me that Heather Ryan was going to hold a press conference at 6:30pm right there at KET. So I got my video equipment ready, Heather shows up, but no press just me a lowly blogger with a video camcorder. I video taped the press conference( the video is below and the audio ain’t bad for a dumb ass hillbilly). Right after the press conference, with no press, Heather Ryan started getting prepared for the debate and I was allowed into the debate area to shoot some ‘b’ roll but was ushered out just before the debate started to a conference like room with a big overhead projector and I watched the so called debate there. After the so called debate I started receiving calls that the audio of the so called debate had dropped off just before the so called debate started. I believed the callers but the audio at KET was perfect. I know because I had just watched the debate there. Two callers from Kentucky’s 1st District told me the audio dropped off exactly when the so called debate started. Now this was really getting hard to believe but my wife recorded the so called debate and I knew I would be able to check it out when I got home. When I got home I played the tape and sure enough the audio seemed to drop off exactly when the so called debate started. Still I found that hard to believe so I captured the video to my editing system and looked at it very close and was amazed. Sure enough the audio dropped of exactly when the so called debate started. It was then that I knew I would have to prove this beyond doubt and I believe I have. I put together a short video of footage of just before the debate and just after the debate started and did not enhance the sound and then screen captured the audio levels of the short video. The photo of the audio levels is below and the video is just below that. Proof positive. Do I believe this was an accident? Hell no I don’t!
Audio Levels

Heather’s press conference video is below.

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Heather Ryan held a press conference today called out Ed Whitfield supporters and announced she is expecting. Congrats Heather!

Jim Pence October 8th, 2008

Heather Ryan held a press conference today called out Ed Whitfield supporters and announced she is expecting. Congrats Heather!
Click here to view photos of the press conference. Photos were shot by Mike Watt and Ivan Potter, thanks guys.

Video of her Press Conference is below.
See her response to the Whitfield campaign below.
Heather also informed the press that Ed Whitfield declined the KET televised debate scheduled for Monday, October 13, 2008. It seems to me we have a pattern here. Senator Mitch McConnell has dodged 3 debates and now Ed Whitfield is following suit This pattern goes back several years and I have the videos to prove it. During the 2006 2nd District Congressional race Congressman Ron Lewis refused to debate Mike Weaver and I was fortunate enough to get video of Mike Weaver debating a chair. The video of Mike debating a chair is below.
I suggest that it’s unpatriotic to ask our troops to fight and die in Iraq and Afghanistan and then deny these troops the opportunity to see the candidates debate the issues that effect their very lives.

Wednesday October 08, 2008
Heather Ryan Responds to being called "Fat" by Whitfield Supporters
How often do you hear someone complain about how annoying a man’s voice is, or how they refuse to vote for a him because he is hideously ugly? Do you hear a lot of male politicians being criticized because they are fat? These are sexist comments that the Heather Ryan for Congress Campaign deals with every day. However, in an astounding act of defiance, Heather responded today to those critical of her weight at a press conference.

This morning at 10:00 AM Heather confirmed that she is five months pregnant and is not amused by Whitfield’s supporters and staff who have made physical features a key topic during this campaign.

"When our economy is reeling from the worst economic crisis in modern history and when our men and women are dying in an unending war in Iraq, I believe our discourse should be about more than weight." Heather said in a statement.

In an interesting timing twist, KET Public Television called just before the press conference to inform the Ryan campaign that her opponent, Ed Whitfield, declined the televised debate scheduled for Monday, October 13, 2008. The reason for why Mr. Whitfield will not attend is unclear, but what is certain is that he owes the people of Kentucky’s First Congressional District answers to their questions about the current economic mess but has thus ignored.

Please be sure to tune in to KET on Monday, October 13, 2008 at 8:00 CST to watch the "debate". Heather will be there, even if Ed Whitfield is too cowardice to attend.
Sincerely,
Crystal Riley


What Planet Does Ed. Whitfield Live On!!!!

Jim Pence September 28th, 2008

I went to Ed. Whitfield’s Government web site today and I couldn’t believe what I was reading about the economy.  Ed. must have one of those lazy ass wall street bankers doing his site because it sure is in need of updating.
I took a screen shot of it today to share it with you. Ed. Whitfield is either too lazy to keep his site updated or he just doesn’t want to face the fact that our economy is in shambles.

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Double Standards In Paducah, Kentucky?

Jim Pence September 10th, 2008

According to WSPD Local 6 , Julie Harris, the Executive Director of Paducah’s River Heritage Museum , has admitted to receiving and forwarding a racially charged email on her work account "Black Hurricanes". According to Snopes.Com the email below is an example of the "Black Hurricanes" email that has been circulating since September 2005, and this may not be the exact email Julie Harris forwarded:

Snopes.com
Example: [Collected via e-mail, 2006]
Well, it appears our African American friends have found something else to be pissed about. A black congresswoman (this would be Sheila Jackson Lee, of Houston) reportedly complained that the names of hurricanes are all Caucasian-sounding names.
She would prefer some names that reflect African-American culture such as Chamiqua, Woeisha, and Jamal. I can hear it now: A black weatherman in Houston saying …
"Wordup, Muthas! Herr-i-cane Chamiqua be headin’ fo’ Galveston like Leroy on a crotch rocket! Bitch be a category fo’! So, turn off dem chitlins, grab yo’ chirren, leave yo crib, and head fo’ de nearest FEMA office fo yo FREE shit!"

According to WPSD Local 6 Julie Harris released the following statement Tuesday September 9, 2008:
"I would like to apologize to anyone whom I may have offended." I recently sent an e-mail to a close group of friends that was, in hindsight, in poor judgment. I realize it is too easy to receive an e-mail that makes you smile for whatever reason and then hit the forward button not realizing the spirit in which it may be received by others. Being Jewish myself and having experienced life-long insults and prejudices, I have learned to accept prejudicial comments made against those of my faith with humor instead of being offended. I realize that others may not react in the same fashion when such emails are shared. I sincerely apologize."

Snopes.com
The racist nature of the message quoted above has cost the job of at least one person who passed it along via e-mail. In 2005, a contract employee for Cobb County, Georgia was fired for sending it through the county’s computer system. Cobb spokesman Robert Quigley said of the incident, "Cobb County has been embarrassed by the actions of [name of employee] and apologizes for any offense."
In August 2007, the Mayor of Oak Ridge North, Texas, was moved to ask for the resignation of one of its councilpersons who had forwarded the e-mail to three city employees in June of that year. The e-mailer, Councilman Tony Butler, has admitted he "made a stupid mistake" but says he does not plan to step down.

I can’t help but remember Heather Ryan , Democratic Candidate for Congress in Kentucky’s First Congressional District, and she wasn’t given the chance to apologize before she was fired from her job as the executive director of the Maiden Alley Cinema, in Paducah, KY. One could easily conclude some of these folks have one standard for Senator Mitch McConnell and another standard when the entire black population is insulted.

It’s nice that Julie Harris apologized, but I suggest Paducah’s River Heritage Museum Board Members need to  take a look at all the emails she has sent from her work place to insure that this is just an isolated incident and not a pattern. To do any thing less could be considered negligent and possibly endanger Paducah’s River Heritage Museum’s non profit status because you never know what’s out there and the people that have it may not be friends!!!

Apparent Transparent

Terri Whitehouse August 30th, 2008

Sen. Mitch McConnell had this to day to the Messenger-Inquirer about Sen. John McCain’s VP choice of Gov. Sarah Palin yesterday:

Clearly, picking a little-known governor from Alaska was an effort to appeal to women voters.

McCain was looking for someone who was not of Washington, who has a reputation as a reformer like him and on the foreign policy stuff, he’s going to say, “I’ve got the experience. I don’t need it in a vice president.”

The test will be when it’s all over, it will either look like a genius move or a Hail Mary that went imcomplete.

So, what do you think? Mitch McConnell: true believer, or just kidding himself because he’s power-hungry? Personally, I thought Sen. McCain came across as less-than-enthused about his own choice.

Appealing to women? I don’t know about all ya’ll, but I don’t vote with my vagina.

Of course, what do you expect from a party of dumb shits that think people are only voting for Obama because he’s black. Talk about just not getting it.

And while we’re on the topic of vaginas, why is Rep. Ed Whitfield so scared of them? Vagina dentata, perhaps?

Heather Ryan Wins The Progressive Patriot Contest.

Jim Pence August 25th, 2008

Heather Ryan Democratic candidate for Kentucky’s 1st Congressional district Wins the national ‘Pick a Progressive Patriot’ contest and the prize is $5000.
You go girl!!

Ed Whitfield And His Code Words!

Jim Pence August 5th, 2008

I have friends, acquaintances and family that are gay and I know a gay code word when I hear one, most of the time. I also have black friends and acquaintances and I know the subtle code words for racism and I suggest the video below will show Ed. Whitfield spewing these code words out of his homophobic racist mouth.
Mr. Whitfield as a congressman is supposed to represent the all folks in his district, not divide them. It’s a shame he’s wrote off some of those he’s supposed to be representing as unworthy!!!

Fancy Farm A Democratic Perspective.

Jim Pence August 3rd, 2008

Fancy Farm, Kentucky August 02, 2008 the 128th Fancy Farm Picnic. Now for those of you that think this is gonna be "Fair and Balanced" go no further, because I’m sick and tired of the Republican’s Noun and a Verb and 911 when Ed. Whitfied , actually takes money from known terrorist criminals currently serving time in jail and the Republicans, have the gall to blame the high gasoline prices on Democrats when in fact the high gasoline prices are due to mini Dick Cheney’s "Secret Energy Task Force ."
Republicans like Ed. Whitfield and our most toothless Senator Mitch McConnell are scared shitless because the have real opponents like Bruce Lunsford and Heather Ryan and these two are going to make life miserable for Exxon Eddie and Mr. Elaine Chao . Go to www.mitchmcconnell2008.com to find out more about Mr. Chao.
Exxon Eddie took a wide stance about San Francisco, a code word for gays, the Sierra Club and then uttered the usual "Noun and a Verb" I love Jesus bullshit !!
Watching our most toothless Senator Mitch McConnel and Exxon Eddie Whitfield I was reminded of Congressman Mark Foley and Rush Limbaugh with his limp appendage .
Now, we can’t leave Jim Bunning out of this because he was there and gave a "Limp Speech " if you know what I mean and I’m recommending he see a green Doctor to get his limpness straightened out and firmed up a bit.
Senator Mitch McConnell, Senator Jim Bunning and Congressman Ed. Whitfield slipped out of Fancy Farm shortly after their speeches and according to a reliable source that has been known to exaggerate the truth Senator Mitch McConnell had to take Elaine to get her nails done , Congressman Ed. Whitfield had a meeting with terrorist bankers and old Jim Bunning saw a Green Doctor, shit in his pants and left to to meet Senator David Vitter and borrow a diaper .
Btw Kudos to Fred Nestler, this guy is creative!
OK, I’ve got all that out of my system .
The videos below are best when viewed with the high quality option.
Click here to see Governor Steve Beshear’s speech
Click her to view Bruce Lunsford’s speech.
Click here to view Heather Ryan’s speech.
Click here to view Fred Nesler , very creative.
Click here to view photos of Fancy Farm.
Mike Watt took a ton of photos click  here here and here to view Mike’s photos, they are really good.

Ed. Whitfield’s Donors!

Jim Pence July 22nd, 2008

(Cross posted at Hillbilly Report )

For those that might think I’m a Muslim basher, click here and here and see what I have to say about those claiming to be Christians.
Let me begin by saying I don’t believe Ed. Whitfield is involved with terrorism or supports terrorist, but I’m questioning Mr. Whitfield’s judgment for accepting campaign contributions from the following:

  • Khaled Saffuri : Made a $1000 contribution to Ed. Whitfield . (FRONTPAGEMAG.COM ) The founding director of Grover Norquist’s Islamic Institute , Khaled Saffuri, is a Muslim Palestinian by birth. Prior to joining Alamoudi’s group (where he served for almost three years), Saffuri was active in Muslim-support operations in Bosnia, a hot-bed for Islamic radicals from Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia and elsewhere anxious to establish a beachhead on the continent of Europe. In recent years, he has acknowledged personally supporting the families of suicide bombers – even though, in public settings, he strenuously denies having done so. He denounced President Bush for shutting down the Holy Land Foundation, a Saudi charity that the U.S. government determined was funneling American Muslims’ donations to terrorist organizations overseas.
    Saffuri had also arranged for the Bush campaign to enlist Sami al-Arian , a well-known Florida-based activist – despite the fact that the professor made little secret of his radical Islamist sympathies – to help engender Muslim support in his state. A photograph of Mr. Bush taken with al-Arian in March 2000 subsequently received considerable attention after the professor was arrested 40 terrorism-related counts. Of particular concern are those alleging his functional direction over the past 19 years of Palestinian Islamic Jihad, one of the most murderous terrorist organizations in the Middle East.
  • Grover Norquist : Made a $250 contribution to Ed. Whitfield . (FRONTPAGEMAG.COM ) Grover Norquist has formed alliances with prominent Islamic radicals who have ties to the Saudis and to Libya and to Palestine Islamic Jihad, and who are now under indictment by U.S. authorities. Equally troubling is that the arrests of these individuals and their exposure as agents of terrorism have not resulted in noticeable second thoughts on Grover’s part or any meaningful effort to dissociate himself from his unsavory friends.
    The association between Grover Norquist and Islamists appears to have started in 1998, when he became the founding chairman of an organization called the Islamic Free Market Institute, better known as the Islamic Institute. The Institute’s stated purpose was to cultivate Muslim-Americans and Arab-Americans whose attachment to conservative family values and capitalism made them potential allies for the Republican Party in advance of the 2000 presidential election.

    It seems unlikely that even in Alamoudi’s wildest dreams he could have imagined the extent of the access, influence and legitimacy the American Muslim Council and allied Islamist organizations would be able to secure in Republican circles, thanks to the investment they began in 1998 in a relationship with Norquist.
    Alamoudi and Norquist
    The investment began when Alamoudi wrote two personal checks (a $10,000 loan and what appears to be a $10,000 gift) to help found Norquist’s Islamic Institute . In addition, Alamoudi made payments in 2000 and 2001 totaling $50,000 to Janus-Merritt Strategies, a lobbying firm with which Norquist was associated at the time.

Click here to view a short video of Abdulrahman Alamoudi speaking at Lafayette Park, in Washington D.C. October 28, 2000.
Ed. Whitfield has also taken two trips to Qatar, in 2002 sponsored by the Islamic Institute and 2005 also sponsored by the Islamic Institute . Good judgment? You decide.

The New 21st Century Baby Mommas, Big Oil, Bankers and Farmers!

Jim Pence July 15th, 2008

Have you ever been in a rural Kentucky church or restaurant and hear folks wailing about all those "Baby Mommas" on welfare? Well I have and I hear it all the time and it’s coming out of the mouths of those receiving more money than you can imagine, what a bunch of hypocrites!!!!!!
Recipients of USDA Subsidies in Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District (Rep. Ed Whitfield ) totaled $1.253 billion , with a "B", from 1995-2006, that’s a lot of dough and, in my opinion, it’s nothing more than welfare!!!! It sure as hell ain’t the free market.
Meanwhile food prices are skyrocketing and some farmers are being paid not to grow crops !!!
It seems to me if you want a government hand out your best bets are:

  • Get into the, "Baby Momma ", oil business.
  • Put on your bib overalls and become a, " Baby Momma ", farmer.
  • Put on your shirt, tie and Armani suit and become a, "Baby Momma ", banker.

I suggest your chance for a government hand is not so good if you own a small business or you’re a regular guy/gal with 1,2 or 3 jobs and don’t even think about asking the government to help with healthcare.

Ed Whitfield Working For You??????

Heather Ryan “Thanks Ed. Whitfield”!

Jim Pence July 5th, 2008

Today, July 5, 2008, I was in Murray, Kentucky attending the Freedom Fest Parade and I showed Heather Ryan a video clip of Ed. Whitfield. I asked her what she thought of the clip and Heather said "Thanks Ed".
The 32 sec. video clip is below.

Heather Ryan Gives Them Hell. Youtube Video

The Beamification Plan!

Nobody Puts Sweetie In a Corner!

Terri Whitehouse May 20th, 2008

I hope you stocked up on booze yesterday, because you’re SOL until after the polling places close. Something tells me that you won’t *really* have to worry about stocking up until the general elections in November, though.

Check out the ballots where you live here, and double-check your polling location here.

For Jefferson County voters, ballots for individual precincts can be found here. The Courier-Journal provides profiles for down-ticket candidates here, and Metro Council candidates answered questions here.

Per the State Board of Elections, if you’re in line by 6:00 P.M., you can vote. You must be known to the precinct officer or provide identification. Acceptable forms of I.D. are driver’s license, Social Security card, credit card, or other I.D. that has your picture and signature. The Voter Fraud Hotline number is (800) 328-8683.

For some leisurely reading, check out this new post at Crooks & Liars. It reports on the fallacy of “voter fraud” and the wastefulness of Republicans who wish to suppress the franchise at taxpayer expense.

Consider this an open thread for today’s election. If you have any anecdotes to share, local information, profiles for other candidates throughout the state, etc., please do so in the comments section. Keep it above the belt!

Heather Ryan Speaking At The Ned Breathitt Day Dinner, In Hopkinsville, Kentucky. A James Pence Youtube Video.

Jim Pence May 17th, 2008

Remember Heather Ryan, well she gave one helluva speech at the Ned Breathitt Day Dinner, In Hopkinsville, Kentucky yesterday.
Heather Ryan, in the opinion of this writer, has been shit on by the Right Wing Neocons in Paducah, Kentucky and it’s time for “Yellow Dog” Democrats” all across Kentucky to stand up for this young lady and help her in her quest to out Congressman Ed. Whitfield.
I believe the right wing neocons in Paducah tried to label Heather and her daughter Heaven as two crazy females, but I’m here to tell you that Heather is anything but crazy and her daughter Heaven is one well behaved child.
My question for Western Kentucky Democrats is this: “Which Side Are You On“?


Hopkins County Ruby Laffoon Event A Huge Sucess!

Jim Pence March 30th, 2008

This was my first time to attend the Ruby Laffoon event in Hopkins County and it was great. Special thanks to Hopkins County Democratic Party Chair Brenda Harris Glover and all of the Democrats in Hopkins County. I know I must have called Brenda Harris Glover 5 or 6 times the week prior to the event and she answered the phone every time and was more than accommodating. The Hopkins County Democratic Party has a jewel and that jewel is Brenda Harris Glover. I knew this gal was smart when I received a email from her and she had a .mac email account, OK some PC users are smart to but I found this girl to be exceptional.
The event included a great meal.
Four of the Democratic primary Senatorial candidates spoke at the event and Dale Emmons spoke for Bruce Lunsford, who couldn’t make it to the event. The 4 senatorial candidates were Michael Cassaro, Greg Fischer, James E. Rice and Kenneth Stepp.
Heather Ryan 1st District Congressional candidate gave a rousing speech.
Jerry Lundergan introduced Hillary Clinton and Hillary was well received, by those in attendance.
I hope to have video up of all the senatorial candidates, Heather Ryan and Jerry Lundergan introducing Hillary Clinton by Sunday evening.
I hope to have video up of Senator Hillary Clinton by Monday.
Thank you Hopkins County, I had one helluva time.

Heather Ryan (KY-1) Will Be Featured On Blogtalkradio March 3, 2008.

Jim Pence March 2nd, 2008

(Cross posted at Hillbilly Report)
Clammyc (Adam Lambert) and thereisnospoon (David Atkins) welcome Democratic Congressional candidate Heather Ryan, who is running in Kentucky’s first district.
This is the link to the show. Feel free to call in and ask Heather a question or make a comment.
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THANK YOU SENATOR MITCH MCCONNELL FOR GIVING US A CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE IN KENTUCKY’S 1ST DISTRICT!!!

Jim Pence February 7th, 2008

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Heather Ryan candidate for congress, in Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District has her web site up. Click here to view it. She built the site herself. The site is bare bones and a work in progress, but it does have all her contact information and her positions on the issues.
I don’t remember thanking Senator Mitch McConnell for anything, but I would like to thank him for inspiring Heather to run for congress. I’m a realist and realize that Heather’s chances of winning in November are slim, but I’ll take slim over no chance at all every day of the week.
Go girl go.

OPINION: MCCONNELLISM AT WORK. WHAT IS CONGRESSMAN ED WHITFIELD SMOKING?

Jim Pence February 7th, 2008

 

When I read the comment below by Congressman dubya Ed Whitfield, I realized this guy is out of touch with reality here in Kentucky. The fact is Kentucky has lost 2.3 percent of its manufacturing jobs, or almost 7,600, from September 2006 to September 2007 and 26,381 manufacturing jobs, in the previous 5 years, according to Manufacturers’ News. That amounts to 33, 981 manufacturing lost in Kentucky, in just six years.
When Ed Whitfield says “We have enjoyed a strong and robust economy, with impressive job growth over the past decade” I have to wonder what he is smoking!
Is it really a surprise to anyone other than Senator Mitch McConnell, Elaine Chao and Ed Whitfield, that when good jobs disappear and folks can’t afford to buy as much, the economy suffers? Yes Ed its the economy stupid and a stimulus package to give folks a little money to buy products made in China will not cure the mess you have helped put us in. You sir, along with your pal Senator Mitch McConnell, have helped put the United States of America in jeopardy with your never ending quest for cheap labor and your support of Corporate America moving the manufacturing base, with all of the good paying jobs, out of the United States of America to the lands of cheap and sometimes child labor. Mr. Ed sir, with all due respect, it seems you’re more concerned about horses than the stability of the United States of America!

Ed Whitfield:
“Over the years, the American economy has had its ups and downs. We have enjoyed a strong and robust economy, with impressive job growth over the past decade. Today, we are still creating jobs and our economy continues to grow but at a much smaller pace. The steps that are being taken by the government are designed to provide the necessary stimulus to give our economy a strong boost and prevent a recession.”
U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield
First District
Kentucky