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Court appoints judge
Monroe judge to hear Lipsey’s election contest
Published Wednesday, October 31, 2007
VIDALIA — The Louisiana State Supreme Court has appointed a judge to hear the election contest filed by sheriff candidate Glenn Lipsey.
The contest will go before the seventh district judicial court at 10 a.m. Friday, but because both Judges Kathy Johnson and Leo Boothe recused themselves from the case the court had to appoint a judge pro temp for the hearing.
Lipsey lost the Oct. 20 primary election to incumbent Sheriff Randy Maxwell by 21 votes.
Judge John Harrison, of Monroe, will hear the contest.
Concordia Parish Clerk of Court Clyde Ray Webber said he has never seen an election contest of this nature before.
In the official civil suit filed to contest the election, the Lipsey campaign listed the names of almost 100 voters whose votes they wanted to contest.
“We have had a few contests concerning whether or not someone lived in the district they were running for before, but we’ve never had anything like this,” he said.
Webber said he has no way to predict what direction the judge might take during the hearing.
“The judge has several options available to him, and it’s completely up to him which way he goes,” Webber said.
According to state statute, if the trial judge finds a vote to be fraudulent, the judge may subtract that vote from the total number of votes cast for a candidate.
Likewise, if the judge finds that legal votes were excluded from the final count, those votes can be added to the final count.
Lipsey is contesting the election on the grounds that some persons who voted were not qualified to do so in the parish or the precinct in which they cast their vote.
“We have solid evidence that some people who voted have homestead exemption in another parish or another state,” Lipsey’s attorney Andy Magoun said. “With some others, it’s a toss-up as to where they say they spend their days.”
Some voters also may appear on the voting register for both Concordia Parish and Adams County, Magoun said.
The Lipsey team will try to find out if those voters are voting on both sides of the river or if they have legitimately moved to the parish and their names were left on the county rolls as an oversight, he said.
Since filing the necessary civil suit listing the names of voters whose votes are being contested, some names have been removed after voters contacted the campaign, Magoun said.
“Obviously we were in a time jam to sort through all of who voted and check that they are residents of Concordia Parish,” Magoun said. “If someone calls us with a legitimate complaint about being included in the list (of votes contested), we will certainly accommodate them and remove them.”
Other allegations Lipsey’s campaign has leveled are of vote buying, voting by convicted felons, improper prisoner transport for voting and assistance in voting provided to those who did not qualify for it under the law.
“We are not alleging the people who may have voted with assistance contrary to the law committed voter fraud,” Magoun said. “We are contesting the procedure in which they voted. That is incumbent on the registrar of voter’s office and the (election) commissioners on the site.”
The Lipsey suit also alleges some qualified voters were turned away at the polls.
“We have requested the court count the Lipsey votes and declare him the winner,” Magoun said. “But that’s not a likely scenario.”
The court can also throw the election out and order a new election or it can throw the contest out, Magoun said.
The outcome of the suit can be appealed to a higher court.
“I would think both sides would exhaust the appeal process, however it turns out,” Magoun said.
Comments
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on October 30, 2007 at 11:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I wonder how long this will drag out...
Posted by jammin1 (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)
COME ON PEOPLE, HAVE SOME DECENCY. HAVE SOME RESPECT FOR YOURSELVES IF NO ONE ELSE!!!!!!!!!!! All this name calling and spewing hate is not helping anyones cause. By now we all know how you feel and what you think of this case. Stop and think of the other ppl who might want to have a say about this matter. The ND will close this site down too if you all continue.
Posted by astrid (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Some ppl just don't have any decency. Not referring to fuscha but others.
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I didn't say anything bad did I?
Posted by astrid (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)
No not you. Sorry. Some other ppl from Concordia that keep trying to stir up trouble when they cannot even speak English.
Posted by astrid (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I wonder how long this will drag out too.
Posted by frogprincenessntz (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I hope MamaC contacted them to remove her name. She seemed so genuinely concerned about her name being on the list. Said that she knew for sure that some of the votes were legit. We will have to wait and see what the judge does.
Jammin1...you are asking for the impossible!
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Thank you astrid, I was hoping it wasnt me!
Well, did I read right? Did they say the Judge in Monroe could throw out the entire contest?
If so, what does that mean exactly?
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I agree with astrid and jammin1. I mean why get so ugly? Maybe the ugly ones are people wanting THE BOARD SHUT DOWN...HMMMMM
Posted by lil_miss_pineapple (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)
hey astrid why dont you tell me what glenn lipsey looks like since you are so smart.....and if you dont like us concordia people then stay out of our elections
Posted by astrid (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I don't know but i'll look at it again. Hey princess.
Posted by jammin1 (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I know, but still I have to try. I know everyone is on edge. There are going to be hard feelings no matter which way this ends. The thing is, that it will end, and we all still have to live with one another when it does.
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Pineapple....why be so mean?
No one said they didn't like concoirdia people.
Come on now yawl!
Posted by astrid (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)
like this pineapple person. They are LIPSEYKLAN. They single-handedly got the other story taken down.
Posted by astrid (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)
This "person" is a trouble maker big-time.
Posted by astrid (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)
AND HER AND A FRIEND OF HERS ARE SENDING THREATS TO MY INBOX. REAL LOSERS.
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Well astrid I would say they are strong Maxwell fans and dont want us talking.
Posted by lil_miss_pineapple (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)
it means he can throw the case out if the evedience does not hold up in the court of law.... but trust me i assure you it will.... i have seen the trial pappers glenn has a very good and strong case
Posted by jammin1 (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Astrid, please hun, don't add fuel to the fire. Just let it go . We all know you mean no harm.
Posted by astrid (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)
must be ntzmom.
Posted by jammin1 (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Astrid if you are being threatened contact the ND and turn them in.
Posted by ganny (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Hopefully not long! And we can finally get the better man in there,Maxwell should"nt have done all of this lying,and letting people vote that were"nt suspose to.To me that shows he was afraid of Glenn,and he knew Glenn would be our next sheriff,and the only way he knew what to do,is buy votes,get out of towners,and prison inmates,that are"nt suspose to vote.To me thats a sore loser! He just could"nt stand,it that just maybe,that someone was going to beat him oneday,for his crooked deeds,if it was"nt Glenn,then it would be someone else,down the road! I have my fingers crossed,and I"m praying real hard,that Glenn will be our next sheriff.Its time for a change!!!!!
Posted by NtzMom55 (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Give em heck, Andy! Do like the snapping turtle and don't let go until the thunder roars. Help Glenn Lipsey soar by exposing the "all too often" Louisiana corrupt system. Make me, Carolyn, Bo and Liz proud of you!! Glenn, you've got a great attorney working for you. I know he will get to the bottom of this. I'd like to say in advance: Concordia, you've got a new sheriff in town and he ain't just going to settle for speeding tickets. So watch your backs cause he's coming to clean the parish with his new Dyson....and it doesn't loose suction!!!
Posted by astrid (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Too bad they DO mean harm but i'll let it go jammin. don't want the story pulled down.
Posted by astrid (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I did jammin.
Posted by frogprincenessntz (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Sorry Ntzmom, they are Lipsey fans. I just went to read their other postings to be sure. Fuscha had 7/19 comments removed.
hi Astrid. Been column hopping and reading comments to see who is what, lol
Posted by astrid (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Hey and thanx.
Posted by lil_miss_pineapple (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:46 a.m.
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Posted by astrid (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I asked that? You really don't have a clue. You and the one other Underground "person".
Posted by lil_miss_pineapple (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)
dont believe me ask the newspaper people
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)
OK yawl, lets play nice! I LOVE reading on here and debating!
Dont get this shut down...please be nice!
Posted by jammin1 (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)
PEOPLE are already p.oed and spoiling for a fight, don't blame Astrid. She's not really trying to get things stirred. Like I said , she is youg and hasn't gotten the life's experience that we have.
Posted by astrid (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I never said that i was FOR Maxwell. Nor did i ask where his FANS were.
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Well, I sure hope this case doesnt get thrown out.
What do ya think will happen? New Election? Give the office to Glenn or what?
Posted by jammin1 (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)
ASTRID, let it go.
Posted by astrid (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Glenn i hope but some of his ppl are not doing him any good.
Posted by astrid (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Okay jammin.
Posted by jammin1 (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)
My guess would a new election. There is no way to know just who had voted for who.
Posted by astrid (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Can you imagine what will happen if it goes to trial???
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I think a new election would be best too. especially since SO MANY things have been brought to the light!
Posted by frogprincenessntz (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Astrid, I am with jammin1. If they are threatening you, you need to copy and paste their comments on here for everyone to see and then report it to ND.
Posted by mrserey (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I LIVE IN CONCORDIA PARISH AND I DON'T KNOW HOW LONG THIS WILL DRAG ON, BUT, I FOR ONE WILL BE GLAD WHEN IT'S OVER. CAN SOMEONE TELL ME, WHY IS IT THAT SOME PEOPLE ARE ASKING THE QUESTION, "WHY AREN'T PRISONERS ALLOWED TO VOTE?" MY ANSWER TO THAT QUESTION WAS, IF YOU ARE IN PRISON OR JAIL, THE RIGHT TO VOTE IS A RIGHT THAT YOU LOSE BECAUSE YOU ARE INCARCERATED. AM I RIGHT OR WRONG? IF PRISONERS ARE ALLOWED TO VOTE, THEN WHY DON'T WE ALLOW PRISONERS ALL OVER THE NATION VOTE? HUH!!!!!!
Posted by Crazynms (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)
These two have been harrassing astrid at TCU. She is entitled to her opinion like everyone else. Yes, sometimes she can be a hand full and get mean, but overall she is a faithfull poster and plays well with others ;-)
Posted by jammin1 (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Astrid it does have to go to trial, that's why the judge from Monroe has been appointed. He will have to review the evidence and decide how to call it.
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I always thought that once convicted of a felony one l;oses all rights to vote unless they recieve a pardon.
And if you are serving time for a misdemeanor I didn't think you could vote while serving time
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Jammin, you dont think the Judge will throw this out do you?
Posted by astrid (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Thanx Crazynms.
Posted by jammin1 (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Okay, everyone play nice I'm out of here. G,night.
Posted by astrid (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)
night jammin. sleep well.
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)
night Jammin 1
Posted by mrserey (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Thanks ntzmom for answering my question and helping me keep things straight in my mind.
Posted by jammin1 (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I don't know ntzmom, anything is possible. Personally, I hope for a new election.
Posted by Crazynms (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)
astrid has said some things she shouldn't have, but we all have at some point opened our mouth and inserted a foot. While I say she has said things she shouldn't have, there are others who may not think so. Point is.... we all think different and have different points of view. That doesn't make one better than the other one. Let her be.
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)
mrserey, i could be wrong on the serving time thing but I am positive on the felony thing thing though.
And you are welcome!
I REALLY dont think inmates can vote legally
Posted by Crazynms (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Your welcome
Posted by mrserey (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)
That was my thought exactly, ntzmom. I thought I passed on the right information to some others that were asking why are prisoners not allowed to vote.
Posted by lil_miss_pineapple (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:12 a.m.
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Posted by lil_miss_pineapple (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)
well i dont think a new election will be brought up because wont they have to vote on everything again not just the sheriff i mean who knows if those votes were fraud too it would just cause the state money right
Posted by Crazynms (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)
astrid don't even read their post. Cause anyone can be mean, especially if you are a fruit. They tend to sour after a while.
That is all about fruit..... Noone likes to be picked on.
Goodnight all!
Posted by lil_miss_pineapple (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
i dont think that inmates are allowed to vote if they are i dont think they should have the right
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I agree...I mean inmates votes would be bought I would think.
No way they should vote.
Posted by lil_miss_pineapple (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)
well i know that someone with a felony cant vote but it does seem like all inmates wouldnt be able too it just doesnt seem fair to me
Posted by Zoom (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 5:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Pre-trial inmates are allowed to vote by mail in. They are incarcerated and can't vote at the polls, in which election day some did. Felons can not vote.
Posted by FamilyofGod (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 7:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Please stay on topic. If you have personal messages click the name and use email to send a personal message. No one cares who was mean to who, who is tired or who is ready to go to bed.
I want to hear what people think about this story, not what they think is interesting about themselves.
PLEASE.
Posted by 3kids (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 7:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)
familyofGod i think the same thing. There is no reason for this to get ugly I know that everyone has their own opinion but they don't have to be so ugly or they will shut the comments down again. I hope that all of this will be over soon so that the people of Concordia Parish can get on with their lives and not have to worry about this anymore. God Bless both of the families going through all of this.
Posted by Warren (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 8:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Will the court be open? I would like to attend on Friday. Is anyone else planning to go? I hope this judge is fair and square, there are so many that aren't!
Posted by lil_miss_pineapple (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 9:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)
yes the court is open just get there early if you want a seat..i am planning to go...and i too hope the judge is fair concordia parish does deserve atleast one thing that is fair and honest
Posted by invidalialouisiana (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 9:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Felons cannot vote unless they have received a pardon for voting purposes. People convicted of misdemeanors can vote even if they are serving time. However, they can only vote in the parish of their residence; the jail that the parish is in is not their residence. My understanding is that they do not go to the polls to vote but must do so by absentee or as we call it now, "early voting". Not sure if the vote must be by mail or if they are taken to the registrars office. One thing is clear, the sheriff does not get to make the decision. If an inmate voted illegally, it's the registrar of voters fault and if the inmate voted at the polls, it's the voting commissioner's fault.
I don't blame Lipsey for challenging but it makes me angry that he considers everyone on his list a crook. Are nursing home residents crooked because they voted? Are people who are temporarily out of the parish due to school or employment crooks even though they are not registered anywhere else? Do you honestly believe that everytime someone moves in or out of the parish and votes that the sheriff is aware of that fact. The Lipsey group thinks if you are not for them then you have no rights and are crooks. When our troops come home from Iraq and other foreign nations, will the Lipsey group have signs telling them how to vote or face the wrath of their hate group? Remember that some people who voted for Randy did not do so because they did not like Glenn. Friends vote for friends in many cases. This is true on both sides of the fence. Glenn is going to make sure that some people will never support him because of the attitude that he and his followers exhibit toward the Maxwell side of the fence.
Posted by sayitloud (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 9:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)
EXCELLENT points invidalialouisiana!!!
Posted by gladtobegone (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 9:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)
invidalialouisiana...where did you get that he considers everyone on his list a crook?
Posted by luv2travel (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 10:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I haven't read that any where either gladtobegone......All i can say is GO GLEN GO!!!
Posted by sayitloud (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 10:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)
“We are not alleging the people who may have voted with assistance contrary to the law committed voter fraud,” Magoun said. “We are contesting the procedure in which they voted. That is incumbent on the registrar of voter’s office and the (election) commissioners on the site.”
Posted by gladtobegone (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 10:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Okay, what I get out of that is that, 1)What kind of assistance did they have? and 2)Who was pushing the buttoms for the ones that needed assistance? If you have an older person voting that needs assistance, that doesn't know how the machine works and someone is pushing the buttons for them, how do they know who they chose was actually voted for?
Posted by bbm39120 (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 10:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)
i can honestly say, in the lipsey camp as its called, there were several voters (on his side of the fence) who were not on the list that should have been. Why werent they on the list. The RM camp has the names, why didnt GL have them?
gladtobegone, i would only hope that if i needed assistance, the person i take into vote with me, I could trust and there would be no questions asked. It happened more than the list says, but like i said, these arent being questioned, why? What is the correct procedure? If i need assistance, is that information on my voter registration card, or is up to the commissioner in charge to make that call. just want to know
Posted by buttercup26 (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 10:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)
(astrid) YOU ARE MY LAVANDER HOMIE!! :) don't let a lil 'cybering-bullying' ruin that great personilty of yours!! haha!!
i hope the judge just throws his hands up in the air and rules for a new election!!!! and see who WINS THIS TIME!!!
MY BET IS ON GLENN!!
Posted by lil_miss_pineapple (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 10:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)
everyone on his list is not a crook some were not allowed to vote and one voted twice i have the papers
Posted by lil_miss_pineapple (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 10:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)
and glenn never once said that all were crooks
Posted by sayitloud (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 10:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I'm with you on that one buttercup!!! About astrid I mean......that lil_miss_pineapple has been a little too mean our astrid buddy!
Posted by sayitloud (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 10:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)
whatever pineapple...why not be a sweet pineapple_upside_down_cake and TRY and get along with people on this thing so they don't rip it away again. We all get the fact that you are buddy buddy with Glenn so move on.
Posted by bbm39120 (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 11:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)
why didnt they get to vote, did they have their proper id with them. Ive heard that a lot of names have came off that list. did some of the watchers make mistakes (surly not). if i have my id, im on the list of voters, i can vote. If im not on the list, its my fault for not reporting the correct information to the registrar of voters office. people who voted twice, how did that happen. did the commissioner in charge not do her job. How does it happen?
Posted by eagles (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 11:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I'd wonder that, too bbm. I have to go through an act of congress to vote over here. You don't just walk in, say "My name is....." and they let you vote. I've never voted in Louisiana, though. I would think it is the same everywhere. If not, what's to keep this sort of thing from happening everywhere? Besides, IF someone who was working the polls was doing any candidate a "favor" and letting things slide, all they have to do is say it was an honest mistake and all is forgiven. These people volunteer to do this. It's not like they are paid. What do you do? You be firm on the procedures and process and you look into it when someone has such allegations. After all, that's what this is - allegations. I don't think he means any harm in contesting, but I would want to know if people were allowing someone to vote who doesn't have the right to.
Posted by dave7238 (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 11:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Back to the topic of "Court Appoints Judge", each voter in both "camps" should appreciate an unbiased judge being brought in to hear this complex case. Thank you Judge Boothe and Judge Johnson. I ask that you keep to the topic and let the legal system do its work!
Sure emotions run high but that is natural when what you care about is being wrestled over. Pray hard Concordia Parish Voters.
Posted by lil_miss_pineapple (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 11:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)
i did get along with astrid until she started stirig the pot on other websites thats it end of story
Posted by eagles (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 11:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)
We have a right to know these things as citizens. I don't live in Concordia, so I don't have a say in this matter, but if this were happening in Adams county, I'd want to know. It's not because one is a crook or not, it's because the one who gets the most votes SHOULD win the race. That's the way our elections are supposed to work.
Posted by lil_miss_pineapple (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 11:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)
i too am glad that the judge is an unbias juge i like everyone else am ready for all this to be over we will see friday i guess
Posted by eagles (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 11:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Sad to say, but ALL judges should be unbiased. Unfortunately, most aren't around here. I think anytime a question comes up like this, it should automatically be an unbiased judge appointed to the case. Should be at least 200 miles from the county where the election was held. Maybe that would keep some of this election crime down. By that, I mean these circuit clerks we've had arrested from surrouding areas, etc.
Posted by comminatcha (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 11:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Where is the list of people that were reviewed or were in the wrong? Is there a list available to the public? Can we see those names that are in question? I know one that voted wrong, I just wanted to know if they were caught.
Posted by jammin1 (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 11:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Actually, even if you live in Ntz, you had the right to be notified if an inmate escaped over here. The river isn't a barrier to stop one from going over there. Has anyone ever heard of this judge? Does anyone know anything about his record as a judge. If so, please share.
Posted by jammin1 (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 11:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)
comminatcha, go to, Lipsey files contest, sroll down to box on left and click. you can read the list there.
Posted by destiny (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 11:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)
We have lost many good 'posters' due to the fact that too much 'beside the fact' posting is being done. I, for one have missed the intellengent remarks by these posters that we have lost. A bit of humor is much appreciated but it can get out of hand. Personal communication should be eliminated a great deal before we lose this great forum. === Please desist on personal remarks as much as possible=== I do love you all and would hate not to hear from you daily. You are a very refreshing start of my day.
Posted by concord1 (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 11:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)
The following statement made by invidalialouisiana,"I don't blame Lipsey for challenging but it makes me angry that he considers everyone on his list a crook.", is totally uncalled for. Show me some documentation in which Mr. Lipsey states that these people are crooks. I don't believe that anyone has ever heard Mr. Lipsey say that any of these people are crooks. I assume that this list was composed on, all, irregularities that were noticed. Not necessarily fraudulant or illegal actions. I personally applaud Mr. Lipsey in taking a stand this time to make sure everything is on the up and up for the citizens of this parish. I am not into politics but I would like to believe that if I were and had won an election by 21 votes that I would welcome the contest by my opponent to show all of my followers that I had won fair and square.
Posted by buttercup26 (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at noon (Suggest removal)
(lil_miss_pineapple) if you would have read into a couple more comments on those 'other stories' you would've have seen where astrid gave an apology. also some one even tried to assure that astrid didn't live around the area (i think that's what i read? ha) and was probably young and didn't know as much as others to not let it get to you that she was speaking her lil .02 cents... but for whatever ha poor you can't seem to get your mind off of astrid...
(youngmoma) OH YO YOUNGMOMMA!! hahaha... your comment about 'why cant lipsey realize he lost and get over it, dont drag everyone through your misery!!!' i have to disagree!! he is not in misery... he wants it FAIR! and i respect him for fighting for what he believes is fair!!!! instead of just sitting back and taking whatever is dished his way!! besides! i REALLY REALLY THINK HE WON! HE IS JUST HAVING TO FIGHT FOR WHAT IS RIGHTFULLY HIS....
Posted by buttercup26 (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
(destiny) i agree!! i for one WANT GEMMCULL BACK!! if that means i need to back off and even change my 'screenname' i shall do soo!!! GEMMCULL was a very informative person who spoke with intelligence and with heart.. so gemmcull holler back at me message, whatever!! let me know what i need to do to be able to read your comments on articles then i'll do it!! :)
Posted by lsutiger (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I would think a prisoner that Randy M. would be holding in his prison wouldn't vote for him if I was the prisoner no way would I vote for him. Lipsey lawyers need to question these guy in private Rangy must have made them some kind of promise they couldn't refuse.
Posted by sayitloud (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
good girl buttercup!!! You tell em!!
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Well the prisoners might be voting for him because he is what they know.
They have no idea how Glenn would handle things and fear of the unkown is a frightening thing.
But I agree, they should be questioned.
Posted by jammin1 (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Oh and by law abesentee ballots have to be mailed in. They can not be hand delivered to the registrars office.
Posted by ChooseOrLose (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I would like to see some of this stuff that "individuallouisiana" is saying backed up. It's so easy to say things, but it's harder to follow it up with actual incidents proving that your statements are true. I've been on here everyday reading the comments by everyone, and I haven't seen anything that would lead me to believe that individualouisiana is right. All of the statements I've heard made about Maxwell have been backed up. I REALLY FEEL LIKE CONCORDIA PARISH CAN DO A WHOLE LOT BETTER. By saying this I am not discrediting the good things that Randy Maxwell has done, and I do believe that everyone is human and makes mistakes, but when the amount of mistakes, and the "sweep it under the rug" type activity that goes on sometimes leaves his accountability in a questionable state. Either way, I hope that Lipsey HIMSELF, and Maxwell HIMSELF, even as opponents, are remaining cordial with each other. Being that it is such a small area, at some point they may have to be part of the same team. No matter who wins, a united community is better than a divided community.
And of course, if I were running, I too would contest an election that was won by 22/21 votes.
Posted by comminatcha (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 12:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thanks Jammin1...something must be wrong with my computer, it would not completely open all of the pages.Do you mind if I click on your name and ask you a question?
Posted by jammin1 (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Not at all comminatcha.
Posted by astrid (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Let me say that i posted one little comment about the Jena incident and it was not bad at all. Just trying to get that slow site some action, as they had been trying to get us all over there, and they attack you there like ppl would never do here. We are much more civil. I even wound up talking to the person whose post i commented on and they were very nice and wanted to chat with me about the Jena case. End of story.
Posted by astrid (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
just look how nice jammin is and crzynms too. maybe the others will see how it's supposed to be done.
Posted by jammin1 (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Astrid and pineapple, DROP IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
you are right astrid!
Posted by astrid (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I've dropped it i promise jammin. just saw where ppl had talked about it before i got on. nice to see our ppl stand up for each other. I don't like fighting.
Posted by astrid (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
ntzmom you're cool too.
Posted by jammin1 (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
comminatcha, check your mail.
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Aww thanks Astrid! ((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))
Posted by astrid (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
see how sweet ppl are here. it just makes you feel all fuzzy inside. ((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))) BACK TO YOU.
Posted by sayitloud (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
yeah the whole reason judges wear black robes is to show that they are neutral and totally unbiased hearing the trial.
Posted by invidalialouisiana (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 1:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
In the suit, "Petitioner (Lipsey)avers that the following errors and unlawful activities occurred:"
He then starts listing names. Unlawful refers to being crooked or violating the law. If he wasn't accusing those people of being crooks, he should not have accused them of committing "unlawful activities".
Posted by 3kids (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 2:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I want to see the list can someone please tell me where to go to find it
Posted by invidalialouisiana (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 2:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
3kids: I went to the Concordia Parish Clerk's Office and obtained a copy of the suit.
Posted by jammin1 (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 2:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Look in "more news" click on Lipsey files election contest. On the left side in the box Election2007 click and it should come up.
Posted by dave7238 (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 2:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
You can be ignorant of the voting requirements and break the law. The law does not forgive ignorance. This list states that "...the following ERRORS and unlawful activities occured." The real errors will have a legitimate explanation therefore no criminal act committed. The list had to be made public for this very reason. This is part of the fact finding mission.
Posted by 3kids (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 2:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
thank you for the info it is still downloading
Posted by destiny (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 4:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
>>>warren<<&>>pineapple<<< cannot make court but I am very interested. I don't even live in Vidalia, but across the river. Vidalia is my birth place and I keep tabs on things. Remember everything and let us know what happens. Can't wait to hear.
Posted by DirtyDan (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 6:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
invidalialouisiana sounds alot like randy maxwell to me. I wouldn't be surprised one bit.
I would just like to point out that the names on the list are there for simple reasons. Some are there because of mispelled names, some for old addresses, some for having a maiden name instead of their married name, etc...
The name being there is in no means saying that each one of them are criminals or being accused of anything.
Also, the comments regarding our elderly gender, i do believe, are not correct in assuming that someone couldn't push the button, etc...
I believe "what" they are questioning is did this one have alzheimers, demensia, etc...
Mental disabilities, that sort of thing is probably what they are investigating.
Also, realize that some of these folks had cards mailed in, without the signatures of 2 witnesses and/or a Notary's signature, which is not a legal vote. Anyone could have signed the little old man/ladies name.
I hope this clears some of this up for you guys.
I would also like to say that you need to be careful in assuming who certain people that are posting are pulling for in this election. There are several of Randy Maxwell's employees that are posing as Lipsey "CLAN KLAN CAMP" and trying to humiliate the Lipsey family by saying the offhanded things that they have.
God bless each and everyone of us and may the man who God wants there be put there hastily.
Posted by astrid (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 6:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I, for one, never thought that any of this was actually a Lipsey at all.
Just thought I'd clear that up. Thank you.
Posted by sayitloud (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 8:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
WOW DirtyDan!! INTERESTING
Posted by fedupinTX (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 9:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I PERSONALLY KNOW 3 OF THE NURSING HOME PATIENTS AND THEY DO NOT HAVE DEMENTIA THIS TIME. NOW 4 YEARS AGO THERE WERE ONES TOOK OUT TO VOTE THAT HAD DEMENTIA..THERE ARE SEVERAL OF THE 80 SOMETHING NAMES LISTED THOUGH THAT I KNOW LIVE OUT OF THE PARISH. IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE A PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF THOSE OUT OF PARISH..PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!!
Posted by firered (Elizabeth Geter) on October 31, 2007 at 9:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thank you for your post dirty dan! You made very good and very interesting points...
Posted by DirtyDan (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 9:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)
You're welcome firered.
Sometimes I feel that people act so childish, making statements they know nothing about, when it's easier to read and digest the material and then ask questions or make your statements. They just get too excited I guess.
I will tell you this much, I do hope there is a full out investigation on this retired Judge that will be hearing the case. I truly hope that he is an honest man and takes the situation at face value.
The people of Concordia Parish that I have talked to tend to sway heavily towards Lipsey. I've talked to people who've known him for most all of his life and he seems to be an honest hard working man.
I was told that he lost his parents along with one set of grandparents as a child and in my sincerest humble opinion, anyone who can come out of that as such an upstanding citizen has my true admiration. I think it would be a sad thing to see the people waste such a rare quality that he seems to carry.
I also hope that people take to heart that we will face two totally different futures depending the outcome of this ordeal. I'm hoping for truth, for justice, for someone to honor their position as Sheriff of Concordia Parish.
To serve and protect those election signs said, but have we really had that? Sadly, I just don't think so.
The position of Sheriff is not something to be taken for granted. So many people depend on the man wearing that hat.
I just feel that Concordia Parish has been used and abused all the way around.
I'm not saying Randy Maxwell is too bad of a guy, but after everything I've been told in confidence, all the stories that I've read, seeing how his employees act in public and while trying to hide, I just can't see what good he's done.
I guess you just have to spend a little time doing the research to understand where I'm coming from, but I've thought long and hard about this one. I've had about 9 years to get to know them both.
Anyhow, I wish you all a good nights rest and will be saying my prayers, petitioning our God for the right man.
Posted by militaryman (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 10:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Well I have finally got to read "THE" list! I know several of these people are students in college and military personnel. Not to mention several other legit residents of Concordia Parish. I hope they can back their accusations up if not they could be looking at law suits. As far as the Convicted felons go according to Louisiana RS 18:102 and 18:177, they can vote as long as they are not in jail, on probation or on parole.
Posted by rocketman (anonymous) on October 31, 2007 at 11:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Hey, dirty dan! What a sweet post about that "fine upstanding citizen"! Yep, he was really a fine upstanding citizen when he took 5 of his buddies with him to The Cellar a few years back to whip that 1 guy playing in the band! Yep, he is a fine person, indeed! Ain't it funny how everyone can run Randy Maxwell in the ground with all their "I heard in confidence" junk,but yet, the supporters of Maxwell never get that low and tell the low down and dirty on him! Maybe its time for some truths to be told!
Posted by busted (anonymous) on November 1, 2007 at 12:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)
militaryman,
I read Randy's statement in the paper. The only "militaryman" on the list is Randy's public information officer's son. Everyone that knows him knows he has a house in baton rouge. I didn't see any military person that lives in concordia serving their country elsewhere on that list. All I have seen and read is Randy trying his case in the media by calling Glenn all sorts of names. No where have I seen Glenn get into the "gutter" with Randy.
Posted by busted (anonymous) on November 1, 2007 at 12:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Invidalialouisiana,
I read Andy Magouns statement in the paper that if anyone feels that their name shouldn't be on the list to please contact him with further information. He also said that because of a "time issue" that some names on the list were just questionable for some reason or another. In no way has he or Glenn called anyone crooks. I think you need to go to court and hear the evidence before you cast blame. If the evidence shows that Randy committed wrong doing would you still feel the same?
Posted by rocketman (anonymous) on November 1, 2007 at 12:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)
really? Randy called Glen names? where was that...I would get a kick out of actually seeing first hand yet another accusation against Randy.
Posted by rocketman (anonymous) on November 1, 2007 at 12:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Did anyone read the petition, did you by any chance notice who it was filled AGAINST? It was filled against the La. Secretary of State, NOT against Randy. So how does that make Randy in the blame because the registrar of voters MAY have had some errors on her roll? What does Randy have to do with that? Oh, I get it now...he controls all of La., right?
Posted by lisa_smith (anonymous) on November 1, 2007 at 12:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Rocketman it wpould be very interesting if you could pm me proof or witnesses to your allegations. We strive to determine all truths at TCU regardless of the candidate. Post ar, as I said deleted there if they canot be substantiated or there goal is to stray off topic and try and create dissention among members not for disagreeing.. The truth is what we seek.
Posted by lisa_smith (anonymous) on November 1, 2007 at 12:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I realize that comment was off topic afraid it tends to be easy to do that here. It would bear somwe looking into the career of this judge I am a bit concerned they were appointed from a parish that is really close and I beleive the connections reach far and wide.
Posted by rocketman (anonymous) on November 1, 2007 at 12:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)
would a witness to the fight be of any value? I WAS THERE! Also if you care to research it, you can go back into the ND articles orchived and find it. It WAS written up by the Democrat.
Posted by rocketman (anonymous) on November 1, 2007 at 12:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)
pardon, that was supposed to be "ARCHIVED"
Posted by rocketman (anonymous) on November 1, 2007 at 1:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)
hummm...Randy is crooked, the judge needs investigating...DOES ANYONE SEE PARANOIA HERE??
Posted by rocketman (anonymous) on November 1, 2007 at 1:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)
HAVE ANOTHER DRINK!
Posted by astrid (anonymous) on November 1, 2007 at 1:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)
ahahahahahahaha.
Posted by firered (Elizabeth Geter) on November 1, 2007 at 1:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)
rocketman I'm interested to see this article that is archived.. i looked for it but failed to find it. And about the paranoia thing since I like you and respect your opinions I'm gonna leave that alone. :)
Posted by astrid (anonymous) on November 1, 2007 at 1:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
why are they throwing plugs for that site on this site?????
Posted by astrid (anonymous) on November 1, 2007 at 1:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
ouch fire.
Posted by firered (Elizabeth Geter) on November 1, 2007 at 1:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)
astrid i was reading on that site earlier that one of those guys said well at least we got a few new members from the ND before they deleted our comments (referring to comments w/ the web address being published on here and then deleted).
Posted by astrid (anonymous) on November 1, 2007 at 1:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)
shoot after what happened last night. Pfffffffffttttttttt.
Posted by rocketman (anonymous) on November 1, 2007 at 1:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)
why do they want ppl there? why do ppl read the Enquirer?
Posted by firered (Elizabeth Geter) on November 1, 2007 at 1:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)
HA HA I so looked for that but gave up.. Got tired of looking at it all.. So please do tell or at least tell me where to look!
Posted by astrid (anonymous) on November 1, 2007 at 1:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)
you'd have to have an Enquirer kind of mind.
Posted by rocketman (anonymous) on November 1, 2007 at 1:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)
you will have to go to the Library in Ntz. and manually look it up.
Posted by firered (Elizabeth Geter) on November 1, 2007 at 1:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I was talking about what happened last night on plug central not the archived article... I'm past that..
Posted by rocketman (anonymous) on November 1, 2007 at 1:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)
'strid, you really are witty. keep me laughing, hon.
Posted by astrid (anonymous) on November 1, 2007 at 1:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)
i'm tryin.
Posted by rocketman (anonymous) on November 1, 2007 at 1:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)
again, NYTOL!
Posted by astrid (anonymous) on November 1, 2007 at 1:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)
nitey nite. see ya in the morning.
Posted by flossy (anonymous) on November 1, 2007 at 6:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Rocketman I am SO PROUD of you ,I wondered who would let the cat out of the bag.
Posted by reform (anonymous) on November 1, 2007 at 10:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Re: Randy J Maxwell and you can quote me on that...
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1. "but trying to take away an individuals right to vote is stooping to a new low"-Quote Randy Maxwell- Concordia Sentinel.
Randy just can't get it. When he has people commit voter fraud and forces employees to vote early by intimidation that is taking away all of our rights. Tomorrow we will see the proof of this. By doing these illegal acts he has caused our whole election process to be nothing more than a dictatorship. That is stooping to the same low he uses in all his elections.
2. "I hope people open their eyes and see what is going on her"-Quote Randy Maxwell- Concordia Sentinel.
I am in total agreement with that statement Randy. I hope everyone pays close attention.
3. "The right to vote is a sacred thing here in America, at least it is to me. Now Lipsey and his attorney, Andy Magoun, are trying to say that only certain people have that right."- Randy Maxwell- Concordia Sentinel
This goes back to the open your eyes part Randy. Lipsey and Magoun are only fighting for the right to a fair election. They are the ones standing up for what is right. They are the ones sticking up for democracy. You stole it last time thru fraud and intimidation, they fighting to see that it doesn't happen again. If no one has broken the rules you will still get to be sheriff Randy. What are you worried about. Why fret over it Sandy? If everythings on the up and up nothing will be proved in court. FAIRNESS. JUSTISS. HONESTY. AMERICA'S RIGHT TO A FAIR ELECTION!! It will worry a person won't it Randy.
Posted by buttercup26 (anonymous) on November 1, 2007 at 11:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)
OHM Y GOODENESS PEOPLE!!!!! THIS IS THE REASON THEY ARE GOING TO COURT!!! THIS IS THE REASON THEY HAVE JUDGES IN THEM BLACK RHOBES!! SITTING IN THOSE NICE COMFY BIG CHAIRS!!!!!
THIS HAS GIVEN ME A HEADACHE!! GRR!!!!! IT WILL ALLL COME OUT SOON!!! I PORMISE!! TILL THEN CALM DOWN!!!
Posted by 3kids (anonymous) on November 1, 2007 at 11:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I will be glad when all of this is over so that people will stop talking about it and being so ugly about all of this.
Posted by bbm39120 (anonymous) on November 1, 2007 at 1:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
reform, is there anywhere we can go and NOT read what you have to say. We are all sick of it. Please go away and let the courts decide who's making an @@@ out of who. i really think you have gone and got yourself obsessed with all this and its not HEALTHY!!!!!!!!
Posted by dovechase (anonymous) on November 1, 2007 at 1:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I have heard that the hearing has been postponed. Is this true?
Posted by 3kids (anonymous) on November 1, 2007 at 4:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
yes it has been postponed until the 13 of November
Posted by 3kids (anonymous) on November 1, 2007 at 5 p.m. (Suggest removal)
or that is what i heard
Posted by DirtyDan (anonymous) on November 1, 2007 at 6:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Postponed till the 12th if I heard right.
Rocket, I sure would rather have a sheriff who has been in a fist fight for defending his wife, than one who buys votes, and stoops to the level your current sheriff has. I'm assuming you are one of his loyal employees.
If that's all you can dig up on Mr. Lipsey.. well.. go for it.
Take the bone and run. lol
I won't be answering your posts anymore, I don't quivel in posts, you'll have to find someone else to play with.
Posted by rocketman (anonymous) on November 1, 2007 at 9:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
dirty dan; would you mind looking up the word "integrity" and see what it means? What was he "defending his wife" against?
Posted by DirtyDan (anonymous) on November 2, 2007 at 6:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
You're a smart one you look it up and find the answer yourself. I know what it means.
Posted by ntzmom (anonymous) on November 3, 2007 at 5:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Rocketman...
what year was this FIGHT at the Cellar?
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