Presidents' Day

On this rainy day in Tunica, Presidents' Day, I've been reflecting on our recent elections and wondering if the Founding Fathers would have approved of what went on in Tunica County this past spring, summer and fall.  I think they would have been appalled.  I'm appalled and disgusted.

Let's review: As we all know, in the spring, 3 candidates who did not qualify but tried to gain access to our ballot.  When they weren't successful, they went to court.  Why would they do that and who was behind their actions?

Why were there so many people running?  Most had not shown an interest in our government and quite frankly, haven't shown up for a Board of Supervisors' Meeting even until today.  Did they really think they were qualified?  Did they just want the money?  Were they being encouraged by some other person?

I've written extensively about the Boykin candidacy.  I'm waiting for Attorney General Jim Hood to do his job.

What I want to focus on tonight is what happened in our Circuit Court on 2 Feb 2016 with Judge Henry Lackey presiding.  Please remember I was not in attendance but I have 4 sources who have all told me the same story.  Some have asked me why I didn't attend on 2 Feb 2016.  The answer:  After Judge Lackey's diatribe from the bench on 22 Sep 2016, I have lost all faith in judges in MS.  On 2 Feb 2016,  I did not want to subject myself to what I consider outrageous behavior from a judge.

Apparently, from what I am being told, Judge Lackey did not behave any better on 2 Feb 2016, than he did on 22 Sep 2016.  I think that on 2 Feb as on 22 Sep, Judge Lackey had his mind made up as to how he was going to rule.  To the best of my knowledge, I don't think Judge Lackey ever looked at the evidence in the Boykin case.  And yet he ruled.  This is not what our Country is about but apparently this is how things go in Tunica County, MS.

From what I am being told, when Mildred Conley was on the stand, Judge Lackey stood up and leaned over her.  If this is true, this is a form of intimidation.

From what I'm being told, when Mildred Conley asked the Judge if he was Judge Lackey, he said no.

I believe I have now gotten an answer as to why Craig Jones was not placed on the Primary Ballot.  That is because his case was in litigation and that decision was not rendered until late Aug.  The Primary was on 4 Aug which made it impossible to put Jones on the ballot.

Then comes the 26 Oct 2016, Judge Lackey Court Order invalidating the Primary Election.

This Court Order is File Stamped 2 Nov 2016, which is one day before the General Election.

There is no doubt that the File Stamped date one day before our General Election interrupted the voting in Beat 5.  This order said there was going to be a Special Election.  Hmmm, and now I am questioning if this Court Order was insurance that Billy Pegram would be the Supervisor from Beat 5.

Because the Governor did not set a date for this Special Election just adds more questions in my mind.  Was the Court Order put in place to insure there would be a Special Election if McKinley Daley won and no Special Election if Billy Pegram won?

Isn't it strange that I got 11 votes and Daley lost by 11 votes?  Maybe a coincidence; maybe not.  This is a strange place when it comes to elections.

There is a final thought to this rambling post.  And that is the Democratic Caucus last Saturday.  I really expected some of our more vocal citizens to show up at Precinct 4...Tunica Library.  It seems to me you want to do a lot of complaining about the DEC but I didn't see one of your big mouths stepping up to volunteer.  Some of you have said some nasty things about Members of the DEC.  You need to apologize.  These people have been through one heck of a mess.  Those who are guilty of creating this mess are the 3 candidates who attempted to get on our Ballot when they did not qualify.  The DEC membership stood up against their unlawful behavior but you couldn't even volunteer to stand up for what is right.

Therefore: SHUT THE HECK UP.

PS:

1. See "Follow-up to Gov. Bryant Post" 2 Dec 2015.
2. If any of what I have stated is factually wrong, please don't hesitate to speak up.