NBC 4 Fact Checks Bill Todd’s Radio Ad: The Facts are True
Click here to watch the video. It is true that Columbus has a higher murder rate than New York and Los Angeles, and NBC 4 confirms that data.
It is a damn tough radio ad, but an ad is nothing compared to how violent and unsafe Columbus is. Mayor Mike Coleman should have to answer for his lack of leadership on the most basic functions of government: protecting life and property.
Modern Esquire said,
Wrote on October 9, 2007 @ 9:51 am
You conveniently ignore the part of the story where the FBI said you can’t really compare the rates between cities because each municipalities has different reporting standards.
You also continue to ignore the fact that Todd’s claims that Columbus is #1 among American cities in violent crime is not supported by the FBI’s 2006 crime data.
Odd that you would post a newsstory that CONFIRMS that Todd’s ad is misusing FBI crime data.
Matt N. said,
Wrote on October 9, 2007 @ 10:04 am
For your argument to be correct, than no comparison between major, crime-infested cities could EVER take place. Sorry pal, but just because you like Mike Coleman doesn’t change the fact that Columbus is a very rough city in need of major reform. Too bad so many of its citizens are stuck on the Democrat plantation.
Modern Esquire said,
Wrote on October 9, 2007 @ 10:22 am
Don’t blame me, it’s what the FBI has officially said about every crime report they’ve released every year. You still are dodging the bigger, and unsupported claim, Todd made. The FBI crime report does not list Columbus as the # 1 city for violent crime, or for murder, or rape individually. In fact, several other Ohio cities have a higher per capita rate than Columbus.
So even using the faulty comparison, Todd’s ad is a lie.
Dave Hickman said,
Wrote on October 9, 2007 @ 11:21 am
Regardless of whether or not Todd’s ad is lying, I’d like to ask two specific questions to ModernEsquire and add some commentary.
How many “lies” have you (ModernEsquire) perpetually propagandized about on the BS Blog that either Mr. Lie and Earn Todd Hoffman and/or so-called “big boi” Bryan Clark threw at you to publish on the BS Blog ?
Also, how many times have you PERSONALLY twisted the truth, on the BS Blog, regarding good-intentioned comments of progressive activists and others who are not bound by the DLC blood oath and/or the agenda of Mafioso di Leland/Redfern that is dead set on minimizing and marginalizing progressive activists and the Progressive Democrat candidates that progressive activists support?
Regardless of your answer, you ModernEsquire, are NOT the one to be complaining about someone lying unless you can convince a whole hell of a lot of progressive activists AND right of center people that you are at least credible in your positions. IMO, you have NEVER even attempted to legitimatize your twists and spins.
You ModernEsquire are doing “pay to say” politics. You know it and so does most everyone else who pays attention to the Ohiosphere. So, with that in mind, who in the Hell do you think you’re fooling by pointing your “pot calling the kettle black” finger at ANYONE, including the Bill Todd campaign.
Heck, I want Mayor Coleman to win, but I ABSOLUTELY do not condone the fact that Mayor Coleman hired the lying manipulator named Bryan Clark to work on his campaign against Bill Todd. Thus, little or nothing should be taken seriously about the accusations you (ModernEsquire) are leveling at the Bill Todd campaign because you’ve proven yourself to be corruptible by the most corrupt duo who work for the Ohio Democratic Party (Mr. Lie and Earn Todd Hoffman and so-called “big boi” Bryan Clark).
Mr. Lie and Earn and so-called “big boi” control the BS Blog because Russell Hughlock lets them. Other than that, the few front-pagers who have not fled the BS Blog are merely mouthpieces and/or dupe-like brown-noser frat boys who are desperately trying to get recognized by the Leland/Redfern gang so they can get some “pay” for what they “say.”
Modern Esquire said,
Wrote on October 9, 2007 @ 11:57 am
I’ve never, ever “ghostwritten” for Bryan Clark or Todd Hoffman, nor have I ever been paid for any of my blogging activities. Nor, might I add, have I ever seen any evidence to even suggest such a ridiculous, unfounded accusation.
I have never been paid for any political work in Ohio, nor have I asked to be. I work for a living.
Despite what your deluded mind may think, I have no connections to the Colemand campaign. I don’t receive information from anyone in the campaign to suggest what I write. I have never gotten a tip or a suggested line of attack. It’s all independent. Because you are, in my opinion, mentally ill, you’ll dismiss this all despite no proof to the contrary that what I’m saying is the truth.
Quit speaking for an entire community you have no reason to claim to represent, Hickman.
And quit leveling accusations that you have absolutely no evidence of.
Modern Esquire said,
Wrote on October 9, 2007 @ 12:02 pm
And for the record, I was the first Ohio Democratic blogger to call for Frankie Coleman to resign. Think the Coleman camp was thrilled about that (to the extent that they care what I say?)
Dave Hickman said,
Wrote on October 9, 2007 @ 2:07 pm
BS from ModernEsquire, one of few remaining front-pagers at the once thriving BS Blog…
Yep, just like Vessels didn’t get pay off by getting a job with Progress Ohio and just like Hughlock didn’t get pay off by being hired by Rich Cordray and just like Bryan Clark didn’t get pay off by being hired by Redfern’s ODP.
ModernEsquire, you’re benefiting in some way or damn well know you will in the future. Otherwise you would not submit yourself to spewing their lies, even when you do it indirectly (which IMO is not very often).
I’m not going to get in the pissin’ match with you about who’s most mentally unstable. However, people like you brought out the “Hickmania” in me far more than any conservative or Republican.
In fact, so-called big boi Bryan Clark coined the Hickmania tag. So, I’m sure Mr. big boi and his pal Mr. Lie and Earn Todd Hoffman are perpetuating this Hickmania myth with both you and frat pig Jerid and likely numerous other Ohio Democratic Party DLC cronies who don’t give shit about everyday people.
Nope, your type of establishment moderate Dem would rather promote wine tastings or the like via people like Jill Miller Zimon… gimme a barf bag PLEASE !!
“Being held at one of Cleveland’s most exclusive venues, The Ritz-Carlton”
Yep, y’all really represent “government for the people by the people” … “most exclusive” … not inclusive. Thanks for standin’ up for the little guy Dems.
http://www.writeslikeshetalks.com/2007/10/08/wine-events-to-include-legislative-primer/