tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post116625736500103495..comments2023-07-09T04:29:29.893-04:00Comments on The Radikal: Supervisor of Elections: Brian Aungst (Q&A)Christian Duquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06442591895926766002noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-74830200784353244032007-04-17T01:44:00.000-04:002007-04-17T01:44:00.000-04:00Brian Aungst is a bad ass mother shut yo mouth!Brian Aungst is a bad ass mother shut yo mouth!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1166994702883759692006-12-24T16:11:00.000-05:002006-12-24T16:11:00.000-05:00The decision came down on Fri. Online voting is u...The decision came down on Fri. Online voting is unconstitutional.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1166541645330377172006-12-19T10:20:00.000-05:002006-12-19T10:20:00.000-05:00Intersting points. However when's the last time th...Intersting points. However when's the last time there was a single party Spring election? I personally don't recall of any recently.<BR/><BR/>After the shortcomings of Impact (call it Ngin's 'honesty not to make deals' or his 'belligerence on not getting real') to Unite's desperate measures in buying out a rival party on the pages of the Alligator, to Action losing to Nina (a an independent candidate), to then possibly folding to Moseley...it sort of looks like the Indie machine slowly curling up dying. <BR/><BR/>On the other hand, if the Indie's gave Moseley their support, at best his supporters would thank Jardon & Co. for sparing them the headache of having to campaign, but that's about it. If the Indies, in addition to getting routinely spanked by the mainstream party, decided to not even try this upcoming Spring, then that would be that. No senate seats, no appointments, no nothing.<BR/><BR/>I'm so glad I've long graduated.Christian Duquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06442591895926766002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1166509464558001112006-12-19T01:24:00.000-05:002006-12-19T01:24:00.000-05:00The problem with Weiss was that he never had to wo...The problem with Weiss was that he never had to work to get where he is. He was slated in an easy district, got tapped on house legacy, and moved into senate leadership because they had no one else. John aside, other presidents worked to get into office.<BR/><BR/>Moseley has a clean record, is exremely likable and has gotten more done than the rest of the admin. I don't understand why indies wouldn't like him. I'm under the impression that many do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1166504028192205392006-12-18T23:53:00.000-05:002006-12-18T23:53:00.000-05:00We want Argento, We want Argento!We want Argento, We want Argento!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1166493339667400822006-12-18T20:55:00.000-05:002006-12-18T20:55:00.000-05:00Ha Mose should NOT keep SWAMP name at all. SWAMP ...Ha Mose should NOT keep SWAMP name at all. SWAMP has been pathetic this year. If anything he should go back to GATOR remember a party that actually got things accomplished...<BR/><BR/>Seriously this administration has been horrible. Absolutely horrible. They have had unchecked power and accomplished little to nothing. <BR/><BR/>Mose had to literally go out on his own to accomplish something. <BR/><BR/>Senate has produced nothing of note and the executive has been the biggest joke in the last 5 years easy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1166482332205661822006-12-18T17:52:00.000-05:002006-12-18T17:52:00.000-05:00Christian, I don't think the A.A. community could ...Christian, I don't think the A.A. community could be split. Word on the 3rd floor is that they are all together and they have an impressive base of people running the show on all fronts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1166480265418331802006-12-18T17:17:00.000-05:002006-12-18T17:17:00.000-05:00When asked how he'd respond if hypothetically, con...When asked how he'd respond if hypothetically, conditions were to change drastically and Boyles were to ask him to allow internet voting, the SOE replied "This is an interesting separation of powers question from a legal perspective" amongst other things.<BR/><BR/>That same scenario with all due respect to Brian and other SOE's, if YOU were the SOE what would you do, what do you think he would do?<BR/><BR/>I would ignore the order or request or what have you, BUT, would that be grounds for my possible termination? Opinions?<BR/><BR/>Last but not least, would it even be ETHICAL for the SBP to push for the option he favors most on his appointed, senate-approved SOE?Christian Duquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06442591895926766002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1166477913412221562006-12-18T16:38:00.000-05:002006-12-18T16:38:00.000-05:00Now that Weiss folded it looks like Aungst won't h...Now that Weiss folded it looks like Aungst won't have a chance to set the record for spring voter turnout.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1166470387946271842006-12-18T14:33:00.000-05:002006-12-18T14:33:00.000-05:00This is playing out exaclty like Ignite. Ignite w...This is playing out exaclty like Ignite. Ignite wins in Spring 02 in a spririted race, dominates the fall election and then Kyle Jones (Sig Ep, Treasurer ring a bell?) is elected under the Ignite banner in spring 03 against token opposition. I'll bet Mose even keeps the Swamp name and colors and everything.<BR/><BR/>Hate to do this but whose the Jamal Access type that will break this whole thing up next year. Maybe Green over Reilly in an Access like revolt in 08?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1166467388657104712006-12-18T13:43:00.000-05:002006-12-18T13:43:00.000-05:00Christian, The party's over. Its time to move on ...Christian, <BR/><BR/>The party's over. Its time to move on man.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1166466890118507872006-12-18T13:34:00.000-05:002006-12-18T13:34:00.000-05:00And that's my point EXACTLY. The Indies must run a...And that's my point EXACTLY. The Indies must run a real Indie, b/c at this point they won't be able to pull a Unite '06 in '07 b/c the losing mainstream contender won't run with them. One of the anon made a very good point in some thread, he/she said: "Pedro Allende would rather piss on a GDI's grave than run w/ them."<BR/><BR/>Now I din't cite that cuz of Peter, rather I cited it b/c a guy like Weiss would be making a huge mistake by running with an Action type party, similarly so the Indies would be further destroying their own cause. <BR/><BR/>What the Indies need is to back to their roots. Pick a real GDI, no more club nights, no more bigger/badder ad campaigns than the mainstream kids, they need to run low cost - high intensity, they need to reach out to the average students. This having been said they need to risk losing Asian & Hispanic support and go for the African Americans. Boasting of having a growing Asian bloc and the Hispanic bloc did nothing for Dennis, nothing for Jared, candidate X should garner Indie support and go for BSU/NPHC backing and make it clear that they are FIRST on the list.<BR/><BR/>Now they in turn will want to see a real A.A. candidate, whose at A.A. first and whatever else second. Impact had it right, only had Michelle been for pres. and dennis for re-election they would have destroyed Joe, think about it.<BR/><BR/>Unite's choice of Siler may have been a quality pick for hoopla, but to imply he represented the community over say a Diane, Whitney, or Elda was totally moronic. Oh well.Christian Duquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06442591895926766002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1166455736961577152006-12-18T10:28:00.000-05:002006-12-18T10:28:00.000-05:00Mose will win. Weiss is out will not run. No opp...Mose will win. Weiss is out will not run. No opposistion. (credible)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1166428339991663542006-12-18T02:52:00.000-05:002006-12-18T02:52:00.000-05:00I can't speak for the Indies. Truth be told, the I...I can't speak for the Indies. Truth be told, the Indie leadership keeps me as much in the dark as their mainstream counterparts. What little information I get, I get from friends of the blog and from others that hope to gain by leaking certain things that will damage their competition and help them advance, so really, I'm no position to speak for the Indies.<BR/><BR/>However, they have been told on countless occasions what to do. If Roberts & Jardon ignored me & PG when Voice was fresh off its campaign and in the I/P/V Coalition Fall '05 then you can bet your top dollar they won't so much as wink at my suggestions in 2007. No, unless they run a Nelson or Green for the top spot they're done. Running Kathy Valle against is Ryan Moseley is suicide.<BR/><BR/>Running Nelson vs. Moseley is one badass nearly impossible hill to climb but it's better than suicide ala Jim Jones (Kool Aid Style On The Set). Nelson won't run, yes there is the gay issue, but fuck that, he's the only guy that could stand a chance against Moseley.<BR/><BR/>Running with the GDI's would hurt Weiss, whom I think could still run as a Greek candidate and force the Greeks and A.A. community to split.<BR/><BR/>If anything was learned from this past election it's this. There are enough Greek votes to benefit 1-2 candidates, in fact Nina defeated Action and PANTS and even this allowed for Armand to win sans run-off. My point?<BR/><BR/>Why on Earth would Weiss run to Action and lose his house and all the Greek support he could garner as a Greek rogue still within the system. If in fact Weiss is out of FBK consideration, he could easily become the John McCain of the Greeks, still mainstream loyal just not Moseley loyal and force his way to a run-off.<BR/><BR/>Only Nelson, Bacon, and by default Green at either Pres, or Veep could save the Indies. They claim I don't know everyone's name anymore, but bottom line is, those are the names they need to be looking at. But the Indies are lost, watch them run Kathy for pres and lose every single seat, the LS ones included.<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry, but the GDI's have a group of kids that could potentially rock the establishment boat. I've told Jardon to consider a run, pushed on Nelson, pushed on Baker, pushed on Grant, pushed on Morales, yet NONE of these names ever get mentioned, only these obscure crossovers and transplants get to run, so let 'em run their turncoats and let 'em lose, they deserve it.<BR/><BR/>As far as JA goes, he has a lot of cross-era appeal and he's my SG idol. Without JA the CD you know in SG the asshole that just didn't know when to shut the fuck up, may never have been. :)Christian Duquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06442591895926766002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1166426030406107722006-12-18T02:13:00.000-05:002006-12-18T02:13:00.000-05:00Yeah Seriously. 7,000+ words. That'll take up th...Yeah Seriously. 7,000+ words. That'll take up the whole page and nobody will read the whole thing, I guess it might be good since it's over the break and not much SG news is going on. Anymore news on presidential contenders? We all know Mos is the FBK candidate, but what about the indies? Will Weiss run or Green? If they do will there be a break off indie party ala Progress who tries to stick with the grassroots?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1166423924172051542006-12-18T01:38:00.000-05:002006-12-18T01:38:00.000-05:00Christian, why on earth are you going to interview...Christian, why on earth are you going to interview JA, i mean you should do more interviews with current SG people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1166404560329837812006-12-17T20:16:00.000-05:002006-12-17T20:16:00.000-05:00SG is lucky to have someone as intelligent and har...SG is lucky to have someone as intelligent and hardworking as Aungst to run the elections. Its always better when the headlines are about the parties and not the election itself. Good pick John. Boyles should get credit for making the right choice and righting the elections ship.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1166397519131256012006-12-17T18:18:00.000-05:002006-12-17T18:18:00.000-05:00Yes, you are correct.But, the SOE is here.A good s...Yes, you are correct.<BR/>But, the SOE is here.<BR/>A good senator is a leader everywhere, not just in chambers and this issue seems to be quite hot, it's amazing how none of the advocates of internet voting have been able to muster so much as one post. I'm just saying that's rather troubling is all.Christian Duquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06442591895926766002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1166390702829344422006-12-17T16:25:00.000-05:002006-12-17T16:25:00.000-05:00Why woudl those people possibly engage him here? ...Why woudl those people possibly engage him here? Aren't they senators? Don't they have a duty to ask in Senate?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1166382401892490072006-12-17T14:06:00.000-05:002006-12-17T14:06:00.000-05:00here's a question for Brian: Are you single?here's a question for Brian: Are you single?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1166366564713524132006-12-17T09:42:00.000-05:002006-12-17T09:42:00.000-05:00I vote for Fei Long (Peace Be With Him)I vote for Fei Long (Peace Be With Him)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1166363760226309762006-12-17T08:56:00.000-05:002006-12-17T08:56:00.000-05:00Well let me be the one to say how shocked I am. I'...Well let me be the one to say how shocked I am. I've brought TR readers the one man closest to all the voting action and here we are talking about what kind of facial hair he sports. Honestly, y'all can talk about whatever you want, but I'm surprised not to see the Pedro's, the Gavin's, the Nikki's on here engaging Brian.<BR/><BR/>No one has asked BRIAN anything, you've spoken about him but not to him. It's a shame b/c I would have loved to have read just one exchange between Brian Aungst & Tommy Jardon.<BR/><BR/>I remain supportive of the internet voting as an option one day (but not today). Quite frankly it's still too risky and that system Brian described, where "everyone could see how he voted," that right there should be banned. I would never voted under those types of conditions.<BR/><BR/>I remain an Indie, loyal for life to the cause, however, the integrity of the ballot is key. Online, internet voting will not be the GDI-panacea. We won with Access and won boldy w/o online voting, but it took several blocs and an unusual set of circumstances.<BR/><BR/>I still think a guy like Sam Green coupled with Indies that actually had any kind of foresight could have authored a substantial campaign, adding Valle or Morales to Veep and a Kevin Bacon to treasurer, something like that, or having put Neslon for pres, with Green V.p., and valle or morales for treasurer.<BR/><BR/>Oh well. I happen to agree with many of Brian's p9ints, initially I was gungho for internet voting but only because I wanted to topple FBK, I suspect in my blood I will always wanna beat the mainstream kids (electorally-speaking), but only because to me we're like opposing teams on a football field, I wouldn't want to win by breaking the rules or having more teammates on my side, I don't think online voting is safe insofar as the integrity of the ballot and I think any talk of cost, convenience, or the advent or sophistication of current technologies are moot issues when presented in contrast to the integrity of the ballot and the essence of the democratic process.Christian Duquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06442591895926766002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1166335445764918932006-12-17T01:04:00.000-05:002006-12-17T01:04:00.000-05:00Soap Box Rambler you appear to be incorrect on all...Soap Box Rambler you appear to be incorrect on all accounts. BA Brian Aungst does not have a soul patch. A soul patch is a patch of facial hair below the lower lip (ala Howie Mandel and Bruce Springsteen). As you can see by his pictre Angust's lower chin area is clean shaven.<BR/><BR/>en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soul_patch<BR/><BR/>Instead, Aungst sports what is commonly known as a goatee which is a type of beard (ala Jamie Foxx).<BR/><BR/>en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GoateeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1166328038037937712006-12-16T23:00:00.000-05:002006-12-16T23:00:00.000-05:00You cut in line soulpatch- Nelson MunksYou cut in line soulpatch<BR/>- Nelson MunksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-1166317259288084482006-12-16T20:00:00.000-05:002006-12-16T20:00:00.000-05:00The comments about getting laid and the kisses sig...The comments about getting laid and the kisses sign off make me suspect that our soapbox rambler is Cullin. I know she is in DC but it wouldnt suprise me to find out she reads this stuff.<BR/><BR/>And she was known for having a hard-on for the 700 codes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com