So, Scott, what would you say his interest level in government has been up to now, considering that he has never voted in his entire friggin’ life?

“No wonder we are stuck with the government we have, it’s what we deserve.” Do you really think that’s a good line to use when defending a guy who cares so little about the condition of his state and country that he never, ever, in his entire adult life, went to vote? Are you saying if we had more politicians who cared less we would be better off?

Would not vote for any candidate regardless of party who had an opportunity to vote for 13 yrs but never took the time……utterly ridiculous to even consider it.

Robert,
Do you think the only people that care, vote, or that all people that vote, care? I think you are trying to brush to broad of a stroke. Most of the people that I know that vote, do it to get a half day off work. People like me that care, also care about work or family, and sometimes can’t afford to leave the office long enough to vote. So does that mean that my employee that is telling me they are voting, but don’t even know who is running, cares more than I do? If you don’t like his ideas that’s one thing, judging that he doesn’t care, because he didn’t vote is another. Do you think Obama is a criminal because he used drugs - you should be able to judge the entire person in politics not one part of their life.

I know for a fact that Wagman was working on this story several days before Firedup posted it. The editors wanted a lot more detail and fact-checking, which will become evident when his story appears in the paper Tuesday.

Scott- You are giving us a taste of what a Brock supporter would sound like. I played college football the same time as Brock and would not say that he is by far a better athlete than all of us. Granted, he was good for Mizzou at that time. If you remember, that time was not that great of a time or team. For someone who is not an acquaintance, but has merely ‘met’ him (along with a lot of other Missourians while he played) you sure know a lot about him and his goals. His work ethic/goals (he was not an all american), education (funny that you would know how much time he spent studying and his IQ while only meeting him), and saying he’s smarter than most of us will just not work in this situation. I don’t discount him because he played college football (again, so did I) or that he is young (he’s 2 years younger and that is not 20). It’s because HE’S NEVER VOTED! That tells me one thing- he’s never cared before, why should he now? You aren’t automatically entitled to something because you think you’re ready. You earn it because of past actions. As far as politics go, he hasn’t earned the trust of the people. Also, I hope you can find it in your busy schedule to vote. If you truly buy into Mr. Olivo’s word, he has admitted that not voting was a mistake. Don’t make excuses for yourself and others, because to be honest, it doesn’t sound like you care about your fate that much if you leave it to us to decide it.

Personally, I think we have way too many people voting. Those who are uninformed, or uninterested, should stay home. I very much disagree with those who feel that high voter registration and turnout rates are an unequivocally good thing. But even more important, those who are too uninformed or uninterested to vote should not be running for office.

Not only that, being a US Congressman is NOT an “entry level position.” Akin, Clay, Hulshoff, and Carnahan all had substantial experience in government prior to running for Congress. Now obviously, you can have experience and still be a dimwit. But those who aspire to Congress would do well to start in their city council, or perhaps the state legislature.

Scott, I wasn’t comparing Brock Olivo with Paris Hilton….
I was comparing the Republican party to Paris Hilton.

Yeah, but how many of those other pansies can block a linebacker?

#25 Eric…..great posting…..totally agree with you!

Eric
I agree with you whole heartedly. Anyone that would follow Brock given his track record, which is zilch, gets what they deserve. Another wasted vote. Oh wait. To follow him is to emulate him. So don’t vote!