Tracking the Tracker ::: UPDATED
Sunday, April 30, 2006
UPDATE ::: UPDATE ::: UPDATE ::: UPDATE ::: UPDATE ::: UPDATE
Liz has deleted her journal, clicking many of the links below will lead you to the following message, "Error. Journal has been deleted. If you are aisling_merrow, you have a period of 30 days to decide to undelete your journal."
Never fear folks, I have a .gif image of the entires between April 28, back through February 24th. Click here to view and read the actual blog.
It is nothing new to note that those who live in glass houses should never, I repeat, never throw stones.
Senator Allen hired one James Hunter Pickels of Richmond, Virginia to work as a tracker, stalking Jim Webb and videotaping his every move, including private conversations.
As you can read in previous posts, Pickels was not adverse to breaking the law.
It has now been reveled that Mr. Pickels lover has kept an online journal titled, "Her Royal Cuteness."
Before you comment that this type of post is unfair, remember, this is exactly the kind of work Mr. Pickels took on and was paid for doing. Politics is a contact sport, and when you hit, expect to be hit back.She has noted in two entries that her boyfriend was "famous." In that particular post, she laments,
"what i did was tell the people that he was only doing the job that he was paid to do, and that i felt they were acting very immature and unreasonable over something that in all honesty stemmed from a simple ideological difference of opinion. what a bunch of idiots."Interestingly enough, her story refutes Pickels claim that he is a volunteer. I cannot help but wonder if he is paid to stalk Jim Webb, is the person paying him also liable for his actions?
On the 25th of April, this young lady talks of Hunters new job, "Hunter now has a JOB. he is tracking around democratic candidates and filming them and they are sending him all over the state. so that means that on his way into the recesses of southwest virginia, he stopped by to see me last night. we had sushi from Hibatchi. then promptly went atop Mill Mountain and had glorious sex out in the wildflower garden."Does Senator Allen condone this type of behavior? Mill Mountain is one of the most beloved spots in the Roanoke Valley. If his staff has no more respect for the families and law abiding citizens using this public space, then perhaps they should simply keep away.
As one reads this public journal, you begin to wonder about both Hunter Pickels and his girlfriend. You might also wonder about the traditional "Jeffersonian conservative values" they work for when you read that on April 16th, Liz wrote,
"the paycheck i will get on friday will be the first money that i have ever earned that has meant anything more than $ to blow on whatever i want. i'm excited, this should be a very liberating experience. i feel like i need to find a guy that's still a virgin and fuck his brains out. for some reason, i really think that would make me feel better. not entirely sure why but... hey."Just when you start to think "poor, old Hunter," you read Liz's April 13th entry where Hunter lays out his principles and fear of his parents. It seems Hunter thinks living with a girl is only immoral if his parents know about it.
"he said, "oh, we would live together then."That must be some new form of evangelicalism that I am not familiar with.
i said, "WHAT? WHAT ABOUT YOUR 'PRINCIPLES' that caused this whole fight?"
he said, "We can live together if its not in Richmond."
i really cried then. I was like, "Why is Richmond such a big damn deal? Why would your 'principles' apply at all in any sense if you won't live with me there, but you will if we stepped over the city limits?"
"Well, because my parents are there. People will look down on me for being immoral."
i said,"Well, ok then... let's move somewhere else together."
he said, "No. I am comfortable in Richmond. And I want you *here*."
That was the last straw. I finally just said, it was over. absolutely over. i deserved so much more in a partner than that. he kept hollering, no it's not. no it's not. i finally hung up."
Some of my favorite quotes in this little slice of GOP life are:
"I've never before had an experience where I was so busy and stressed out that I actually lost interest in making love. This happened, though. I've always had a really healthy sex drive but for some reason it was definetly lacking for a few days. I wonder if i'm going through "the change" at 24 lol.And
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On Friday morning, though, I woke up with the worst menstrual cramps I've ever had. They were so bad that I was throwing up (thank god the throwing up coincided with the arrival of my period-- can you imagine? GAK!) and I had an appointment with my plastic surgeon in Knoxville that I absolutely couldn't miss."
"I didn't even hate being in Wise when he was here and I always hate being in Wise. While we were waiting for the people to change my oil, I was out back finding flowers and playing with the owner's bassett hound while he lovingly watched me. And I had a thought... that if we married and lived in Wise and both taught school... I could be perfectly happy. Even here. Even with the entirity of nothing that Wise has to offer me. "And
"mama gives encouragement but discouragement at the same time... such as "you know it's blatantly obvious that you-know-who doesn't care anything about you at all because of his extreme self-centeredness. he doesn't care about you. you need to start accepting that." then she says, "have you been taking your medicine lately?" and i say, "i'm not on medicine." and she pauses and says, "Oh. Why not?" she used to keep extra bottles of prozac in her cabinet and give them to me like they were tylenol."And
"radford is full of nothing but little dumb twats i am convinced. cursing these little shitless brats into oblivion consumes my daily life. none. of. them. are. hollins. caliber. that's all i can think of when i see them."There are just so many gems here I cannot possibly list them all. No worries, if they are removed, I have made screengrabs for future reference. Particularly the parts about Hunter stalking political candidates. Who knows that may be needed for evidence.
posted by Libertas @ 1:05 PM,
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Bad Boys, Bad Boys, Whatcha Gonna Do?
Friday, April 28, 2006
Sources indicate that warrants were filed this morning for James Hunter Pickels of Richmond, Virginia.
Sources confirm that Pickels, dubbed "The Dill" by Roanoke Police, was last seen fleeing down Salem Avenue. Testimony was given the Pickels did willfully and with malice of forethought ignore the warnings of one Dave "Mudcat" Saunders regarding trespassing on to Mr. Saunders private property.
Even after the warnings were issued and Pickels entered the private property of Saunders, he refused to leave once he was asked to do so.
"The Dill" indicated that he wanted proof of Saunders ownership.
Well, he looks like he just got all the proof he needs.
As of this reporting, Pickels is still on the run, authorities describe him as a white male, approximately 6'2" tall, 180 lbs, with blonde hair and glasses. Mr. Pickels is a smoker and may be seen lurking in doorways with a camcorder and Marlboro light.
Investigators have established a satellite cam on his last known address in Richmond, Virginia.
UPDATE ::: UPDATE ::: UPDATE ::: UPDATE ::: UPDATE
Here is another pic of another Allen stalker, Brian Sullivan, this time we have evidence of the young man filming a personal conversation that Jim Webb is having. Why so intent on capturing every word?
This young man gave a comment to the Staunton News Leader, admitting his tracking.
Is it because George Allen tells so many lies and half-truths that he thinks everyone else does the same.
posted by Libertas @ 12:44 PM,
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Forget Osama, Let's Get Hunter!
Hunter Pickels, a graduate of Hampden Sydney and Douglas Freeman High School made the mistake of not heeding a trespassing warning this evening at Jim Webb's kick-off event in Roanoke.
Mudcat warned Mr. Pickels that if he came on to his property he would have him arrested. Pickels ignored the warning and came into the building. He then refused to leave and after a loud altercation was finally escorted outside.
He then waited to get back in Jim Webb's face as soon as he left the premises owned by Mudcat. Unfortunately for Pickels, Mudcat owns the entire block.
The Pickels guy has stalked Webb for days taping every conversation he could weasle his camera into. He was warned and warned again but did not believe anyone would call the police.
Once the police were called he took off running, camera bag and all.
Mudcat noted that if George Allen had been able to run like that, he might have seen some playing time at UVA.
A reward, including a signed copy of Foxes In The Henhouse, is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Mr. Pickels. Contact Libertas to pass the information on.
posted by Libertas @ 12:22 AM,
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Is this the end of Perseverando?
Thursday, April 27, 2006
First, Harris Miller ends the need for photoshop with his elastic waddle and innate inability to take a good photo, and now we learn that George Allen has hired this guy to stalk Jim Webb. What's this guy's name...Hunter Pickles. That's right folks, PICKLES, the Rugrats are indeed, "All Growed Up!"
With bad photos and a stalker named "Pickles," I'm not sure there is a need for my brand of satire anymore. In the words of Aretha Franklin, "Sisters are doing it for themselves!"
posted by Libertas @ 9:47 AM,
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Who Needs Photoshop?
Monday, April 24, 2006
posted by Libertas @ 8:13 PM,
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5th District Shocker ::: Photos Doctored?
Friday, April 21, 2006
There is word out (and a flying toupee) and that 5th District Congressional candidate Al Weed has produced a mail piece with a doctored photo of fellow democrat Bern Ewert.
I have obtained copies of both photos and must say that I believe Mr. Weed is innocent. As you can clearly see by the two photos below, this is simply a difference in lighting.
posted by Libertas @ 2:08 PM,
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Why Does Not Gretchen Bulova Hate Freedom?
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Okay, maybe she doesn't hate freedom, but she apparently does hate reality. Since when is it the job of any campaign, Jim Webb's, Harris Miller's, or even George Allen's to troll the blogosphere and correct or clearly state information regarding their campaigns.
Not only is it just not possible, it doesn't make sense. Can you imagine the outrage and flashing sirens if a blogger produced an email where a campaign tried to silence them?
These guys are politicians, not ombudsmen.
Further, why is NGB making such a big deal about nothing. The electorate only cares that campaigns are funded legally (and they care about that only marginally). No one cares if a candidate is self funded. By no one I mean folks who actually have lives and aren't choosing to be stuck behind a computer for 18 hours a day tracking every minute detail about a campaign.
So why is NGB shilling for Miller? I'm not sure she is. I hope this turns out to be an over zealous sense of fairness where the popular kid in class occasionally gets scolded just to make others realize there are no favorites.
I must however, thank NGB. She graciously agreed to pose for the photo above knowing I was going to complain about her post.
posted by Libertas @ 3:51 PM,
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Welcome to the "WORKING FOR CHANGE" Tour
posted by Libertas @ 10:35 AM,
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Nothing Says "One of Our Own" Quite Like a Volvo
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
"Don't hire from the outside. You don't know what you're getting." Well, you know Don has a point. Can you imagine what it would be like if we had a Governor from Kansas, or even Connecticut. Ha!
Come on, nothing says "inside" quite like a Volvo dealership...well, that and outsourcing thousands of high tech jobs to India and China. It is hard to stand next to Jim Gilmore and not look like the most competent person in the room, but Don Beyer has done a marvelous job of letting Jim shine.
Here is an abridged list of prominent Virginia Democrats who have roots outside of the Commonwealth. I hope Don is asking us to choose, I know where I stand...
Delegate Amundson
Delegate Bowling
Delegate Brink
Delegate Caputo
Delegate Ebbin
Delegate Eisenberg
Delegate Englin
Delegate Joannou
Delegate Jones
Delegate McEachin
Delegate Melvin
Delegate Miller
Delegate Moran
Delegate Poisson
Delegate Shannon
Delegate Toscano
Delegate Valentine
Delegate Ware
Delegate Watts
Senator Colgan
Senator Howell
Senator Locke
Senator Miller
Senator Puller
Senator Saslaw
Senator Ticer
Senator Whipple
Governor Warner
Governor Kaine
Congressman Scott
Chairman Cranwell
and yes, even candidates Miller and Webb.
posted by Libertas @ 12:30 PM,
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"Would you be more likely or less likely...?"
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
"Would you be more likely or less likely to vote for a man too cowardly to do his own fighting? A man who race-baits, splits his own party, and attacks one of our Nation's greatest heroes?"
"Would you be more likely or less likely to vote for a man personally responsible for thousands of high tech jobs being sent overseas, a player in the beltway culture of corruption, and a significant donor to several high-profile republican politicians?"
"Thank you for participating and this poll was sponsored by Ha...Ha...Have a nice day."
posted by Libertas @ 4:20 PM,
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ATTENTION HENRY MARSH
Have you seen this? Do you know the story?
Do you really believe that a man who has a noose hanging in his office better serves the African American community?
Mr. Marsh, your support of Miller IS support of George Allen...
posted by Libertas @ 12:05 AM,
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NOT LARRY SABATO MUST WITHDRAW
Sunday, April 02, 2006
It is with great sadness and shock that I opened my mail yesterday.
This is a copy of a note I received.
Below is a picture that was enclosed.
As it turns out, the critics were right.
I cannot support a candidate who drinks with Tom Davis.
That is why I am calling on Not Larry Sabato (if that's what your real name is) to withdraw his candidacy for the 2009 Lt. Governor's race.
In the word's of my informant, "I am waiting..."
posted by Libertas @ 1:37 PM,
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