excuse me bornhere but Marsell had nothing to do with the blog-he had just become chair and did not have access to it yet- infact Greg Ownby was first blamed for it and when the person responsible for it was asked to take it down he did. Yes that person is a bit radical but so is Rush and Glenn Beck! As for Mr. Green not approving of Marsell- he apointed him to the Trasportation Committee! His Wife is very happy with Marsell as his replacement, if you know them so well call her and ask her!!

Mr. Hemmings,

That is about as weak an argument as one can make. I hope you truly are not that shallow or shortsighted.
There is a significant difference between holding someone acountable for what is on THEIR webpage or their party’s page (while they are the chair)  and holding them accountable for a completely different website from a completely different source, though it may be from the same wing of idealogical belief.
By your logic then sir, I should hold Obama, the DNC and every single Democrat including Mark Warner and a few others whom I have found to be good men, accountable for what appears on The Daily Kos, MSNBC, George Soros, Code Pink, etc. etc. etc.

in regards to what “disapointed” said- Mr. Bustos did convey to the board that if it were a choice between running in 2010 and being apointed he would rather run in 2010 because he is dedicated to this county for the long run, the board in turn offered him both the apointment and to run. I do not believe leagally they can stop anyone they appoint from runing so they could appoint someone else but only have thier word that they would not run- if Mr. Bustos does not do the Job to the satisfaction of District 2 then they can not vote for him in 2010. I also find it intersting that one of the people speaking out against him is only doing so because even after writing a scathing letter against the board has now made it known that he wanted a chance to be on it! One of the others heading up the oposition is still mad that they lost the election to the post they wanted- they however have not been involved in the county like Mr. Bustos- have they been to planning meetings, board meeetings, transpertation meetings? the answer is a big fat NO!

TJ,

The offensive posts were on the official Powhatan Democrate Website of which he is the chair. Big Differance.

Bob McDonnell is a sharp guy with great ideas who desires to do positive things for the state of Virginia, but I can’t support him because of nasty, unapologetic right wing commentators like Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Glenn Beck, and Ann Coulter. They constantly belittle Democratic politicians, calling them names and holding them up to ridicule. Not ONCE have I heard Bob McDonnell denounce these commentators, so I have to assume he shares their opinions on everything. Makes sense, huh?

Struggling small Businesowner,

Mr Bustos was the runner up. agreed. 71% of the voters did not vote for him. That aside, All I ask is an open, transparent, ethical process. If a process is carried out with other intrested citizens having the opportunity to throw their name in the ring, and Marsel is the best person to appoint, then we ALL will wish him well. The BOS says ” this is legal” Ok.. thats the last defense of a scoundrel.

I would like to show my support for a very qualified and intelligent candidate is available and willing to fill Charlie Green’s seat on the Board of Supervisors. Marsell Bustos has the leadership skills, the dedication, and the interest in the county to become a true asset to the Board and to Powhatan.  It should also be noted that Marsell was the runner-up in the district election which should show that his constituents think a lot of him as well. Marsell will represent District 2 first and will be completely non-partisan. I also agree with one writer who posted that if Marsell had been a Republican, there would NOT have been any type of discussion or controversy. People who say it isn’t a partisan discussion isn’t being honest with themselves.

If Mr. Busto is affiliated with the Powhatan Dem Party and he is, and the article appeared about “filthy” Republicans, why didn’t he distance himself at that point or insist that it be removed?  Sounds like someone else in the public, don’t tell me that Busto didn’t know that was on the Dem website!  Shame on you Mr. Busto.  Shame on the BOS for trying to ram this down our throats…like it or not!  Sounds like a good segment for Fox News!

I am an American first ...Conservative Republican is well down the list.
That being said, I would absolutely have the same objections were it a Republican, intellectual honesty and consistency are very high on the “list”.
Admittedly, Mr. Bustos’ affiliation is a matter of concern. We are not talking about a “swing” district here…that consideration should be taken into account.
As preiously stated, I have objection any time ANY party or group of individuals circumvent the public eye or process. There are no national security implications here. Nor are there any pressing issues that need to be decided by the board within the next 30 days…....Why the rush ? Why do it behind closed doors ?
We see a Congress that likes to do things this way…we were also told that many things “had to be done now, or everything would collapse”. Sound familiar ? Have we not learned the lessons of the past ?
Precisely what emergency exists for the county that must be resolved before the board meeting next month ? Why must we have this appointee decided so quickly ?
Anytime I see govt. moving quickly to pass legislation or fill it’s own need with minimal public scrutiny, it definately perks up the radar. You an thank Rep. and Dems for that.

Civics Nerd:

Please do not speak for me.  I am absolutey voicing my concern for the principle of how this is being handled. I have called each BOS personally to inquire and to express my concern.  I give credit that they have all returned my call.  I also give credit that they have now put public comment on the agenda BEORE they annonce a decision. I will be the first to give credit where it is due.

You state:  “Also, Mr. Bustos did not write the Dem blog entry, so why is he being criticized for it?  He has only been the Democratic Party chair for a few months.”  Are you kidding? You don’t have to be a chair to know it’s wrong to call an entire group of people ‘filthy’ on what is suppose to be a website that represents a party.  You don’t have to be a chair to know it’s wrong to persecute elected officials, with their photos posted above and below nasty names.

BUT if per chance you ARE the chair and for two months you allowed such trash to remain on your party site that you are responsible for….you have no place being a leader.  Especially of the very people you allowed to be trashed and the very elected officials that you intend to work with.  And then there was the trashing of prayer.  Need I say more?

Lisa McNerney

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