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09.27.2008 6:52 pm

Joyce on “Truth Squad”: Not about prosecuting people

St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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St. Louis Circuit Jennifer Joyce has been caught in a dust-up over her presence on a “Truth Squad” for Barack Obama. Jennifer Joyce

For the background, see Jo Mannies’ post below.

Now, here is a statement from Joyce:

As a citizen, I believe that elections should be about issues.  I also have enormous respect for our First Amendment and freedom of speech.  My sole purpose in participating in this initiative is about getting truthful information to the voters.  This has never been or never will be about prosecuting people.

Clearly there are those who are attempting to twist the purpose of this initiative for their own benefit. This attack is a great example of how the truth is distorted in campaigns and what we’re trying to stand up against.

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Who is this person’s supervisor?

It seems to me that Ms. Joyce should spend more time prosecuting crimes rather than representing Senator Obama.

Isn’t her job to represent the people of St. Louis rather than a political party?

Is she going to prosecute people who spread lies about Senator McCain and Governor Palin?

— Brian
11:36 am September 29th, 2008

Come on folks this is campaign scare tactics, matt blunt is quoted as saying this not any of the people involved note Jennifer Joyces personel comments “This has never been or never will be about prosecuting people. Clearly there are those who are attempting to twist the purpose of this initiative for their own benefit. This attack is a great example of how the truth is distorted in campaigns and what we’re trying to stand up against.”

Some of you just might not be smart enough to vote,,,,

— Terry
11:58 am September 29th, 2008

Shame on you lady. Your ideology has gotten in the way of the democratic principles that undergird it in the first place.

— Guanipa
12:15 pm September 29th, 2008

Oddly enough, we still don’t know exactly who it was that called from the BHO camapaign staff, who they actually talked with, the exact conversation that took place, when it occured or who in the city and county governments authorized the prosecutors to make their public pronouncements.

I’m not surprised by all the personal attacks from the BHO supporters. The prosecutors conduct and participation is despicable. This speaks volumes about the future of Democratic politics and the suppression of dissent in American political discourse. The DNC must be reading the Hugo Chavez play book.

I’m surprised that BHO hasn’t unleashed his pet community ‘activist’ program to instigate demonstrations against Senator McCain and Governor Palin ahead of the upcoming debate here in St. Louis.

Utilizing law enforcement to intimidate and suppress political dissent is just plain wrong. I did watch the video and I did hear the pronouncements.

— buell_m2
12:39 pm September 29th, 2008

— Guanipa
“Shame on you lady. Your ideology has gotten in the way of the democratic principles that undergird it in the first place.’

My hunch is that this is an example of a post from the radical right masturading as a post from the left.
Sneaky way to insert handle of somebody foreign that sounds like they are supporting Obama.

No desire to engage in a real exchange of ideas
Just wants to insert toxic ideas in a subtle way.

Won’t work, but they can keep beating their heads on the ground in frustration, maybe they’ll finally brain themselves.

— STL
12:56 pm September 29th, 2008

jenny sweetie is such a liar. her boy obama is a fake a liar and a thug also. she and all the others like her need to be removed from office. we understand they are trying to intimidate people. don’t vote obama your a racist, tell the truth they will confront you. sad sad sad

— socal sammy
1:09 pm September 29th, 2008

To The Moderator

RULES OF THE ROAD
” So we’re asking for your help. In the spirit of that free exchange of ideas, keep the conversation clean and respectful. If you see something objectionable, please send us an e-mail.”

I strongly recommend the Post Dispatch review the content of all these online forums.
I am an experienced poster here to recognize the few “regular” posters style.

During the last several days the tone and style of the overwhelming number of posts has changed dramatically especially in this forum and those I’ve to below.

I believe these forums have been infiltrated by paid posters with no desire to allow any exchange of ideas, rather a desire only to disrupt and post their toxic material in such volume as to discourage legitimate posters from even trying to participate.

These many new posters provide content I interpret as coming from the extreme right. Their tactics also include using handles with unusual sounding names in posts supporting Obama. So they post toxic extreme right material and some that sound left but include well known code words the extreme right uses to slime their opponents.

A setup post on their intent was made by — Mary F. at 6:03 am September 29th, 2008 in this forum. It’s pretty easy to spot their posts as they rarely engage with any other posters on the board.

Moderator, review the contents of this board and consider if this forum has been high jacked by a band of internet thugs supporting a national interest.

http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/political-fix/political-fix/2008/09/mccain-obama-battle-over-missouri-truth-squad/all-comments/#comments

— STL
1:24 pm September 29th, 2008

“I strongly recommend the Post Dispatch review the content of all these online forums.
I am an experienced poster here to recognize the few “regular” posters style.”

What the holy hell are you talking about? Are you the Blog Cop now? You suffer from delusions of grandeur.

“During the last several days the tone and style of the overwhelming number of posts has changed dramatically especially in this forum and those I’ve to below.”

English as a second language?

“I believe these forums have been infiltrated by paid posters with no desire to allow any exchange of ideas, rather a desire only to disrupt and post their toxic material in such volume as to discourage legitimate posters from even trying to participate.”

I believe you are an idiot, and I have as much proof as you do that the board is infiltrated by paid posters.

“These many new posters provide content I interpret as coming from the extreme right. Their tactics also include using handles with unusual sounding names in posts supporting Obama. So they post toxic extreme right material and some that sound left but include well known code words the extreme right uses to slime their opponents.”

Good work detective. How is it you can spot a phony moonbat so easily, but probably have never met a real conservative? Any minute now I know your going to give us this list of “well known code words”

“It’s pretty easy to spot their posts as they rarely engage with any other posters on the board.”

Just because some posters dont wish to participate in your moonbat circle jerk, doesnt mean they dont want to engage in discussion.

“Moderator, review the contents of this board and consider if this forum has been high jacked by a band of internet thugs supporting a national interest.”

Why dont you just send a list to Jennife Joyce, she can sort it out and prosecute the offenders. Its not like we have any other crimes in St Louis to deal with.

— Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum
4:11 pm September 29th, 2008

Wow, STL, you have about 10 posts questioning the validity of the other posters but none defending the City Prosecutor from abusing her powers.

Hmmmmmm. Is the pot calling the kettle black? Fess up, you’re on Obama’s payroll.

PS. If you aren’t, you should be, as far up his backside your nose is.

— Amazedbythelunacy
4:14 pm September 29th, 2008

I would like to know just what “truth” was distorted. You spoke very clearly to us and we are not stupid. You might have gotten away with this strategy had you had included all presidential candidates in your great quest to get truthful information to the voters. Are you nuts? Didn’t you think for just a moment that this might just be against the rules, even in your job? Are there no Democrats who find it strange that there are so many areas of Obama’s life that have to be defended, areas that won’t go away because no proof has been given to the contrary? Personally, I’m still having trouble with his name, let alone what it implies. I have spent hours researching, trying to find someone, somewhere, some website, which gives me the proof I need to lay my questions to rest. There is no information. This man has taken this country to a depth so low that I’m afraid it will take years to mend. I live in Memphis, TN, and I can tell you we have a serious racial problem here. Obama is not helping. I just hope that if something awful happens to the man, it is not done in this city. MLK will haunt us forever.

— Suzette
4:29 pm September 29th, 2008

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