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Wednesday, February 10, 2010

"Little Napoleon"

Mr. "Little Napoleon" Clemmons instructs the Chairperson of the Commission: "I am great Madam Chairman. You must follow what I tell you and we will crush those pesky Democrat Commissioners! Viva me power, eh ha!" (image usage rights purchased)

Prior to the Jackson County Commission Meeting Monday I was attempting to have a conversation with Ms. Bias concerning the approval of my request for 25 minutes of time for a group presentation to the county commission. "Little Napoleon" Clemmons comes up to me and shoves the rules of the commission into my face ranting about how I may only have 5 minutes of time. I informed "Little Napoleon" he was not in charge of the County Commission, Ms. Bias was the Chairperson of the Commission and that my request was approved. "Little Napoleon" demanded to see my approved request. Emails are not something that I normally carry with me as it is expected that our governmental representatives honor their approvals and commitments. However, I copied the email yesterday and wrote a Memorandum for the Record of the situation which I forwarded to the County Commission Chairperson and others involved.
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Mr. Clemmons was correct in his comment last month, "...the county commission is dysfunctional." Yes Mr. Clemmons, "Little Napoleon," you are part of the cause of the dysfunctionality of the County Commission.
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The truth is very difficult to achieve at times when it comes to politics. It seems some folks will support extremism, under the table deals and bad government in support of a political position or politicians self serving agenda without regard to good sense, the law or established proceedures.
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It is my observation that Ms. Bias and Mr. Clemmons are "Republicans in Democrat costume," Republicans can not be elected in Jackson County, they must run as Democrats. Such is the case of Congressman Dr. "Weasel" Griffith switching parties.
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Unfortunately there are several who do not express a philosophy of moderation and open discussion of issues but that of extremism and oppressive ideology. I make reference to the shenanigans of the Commission Chair and Mr. Horrace Clemmons failing to obey law of the State of Alabama and the Jackson County Commission in regards to the conduct of county business; several extremist actions on local internet forums as to threats; surreptitious acts of political deceit in the change of personnel policy and courthouse security; leadership failures of the county commission all point to political extremism and a basic lack of leadership skills.
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"Little Napoleon" Clemmons seems to think he runs the show. He has not learned the county commission is not a private business which he may bully people or his fellow commissioners.
Earlier problems arose on the commission primarily as a result of leadership failures. The problems continue and are exasperated by Mr. Clemmons, the "Little Napoleon" of the Jackson County Commission.
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