Middletown Forum : "I Am the Law" http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Middletown Forum : News Stories : "I Am the Law" Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:44:16 +0000 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 06:44:13 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.12 360 www.middletownusa.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3574 Middletown Forum http://middletownusa.com/images/blog-logo.jpg http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ "I Am the Law" : It has worked out well for AJ.... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3574&PID=25341&title=i-am-the-law#25341 Author: VietVet
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Posted: Feb 07 2011 at 6:44am

It has worked out well for AJ. We, and the community saw it printed in the Journal and we all talked about his little indiscretion with the altercation with his sister and the infamous "fight" and court appearance that ensued. We saw the infamous "beer" episode at Applebees printed in the Journal and we and the community talked about it while Robinette sailed off into the sunset. AJ gave a belated apology in a council meeting. He "laid low" for awhile and now........he is slipping back into the good graces of the community and the people of this town. A good move on AJ's part. He stayed back and let the newer events happening in the city overshadow his negative actions until they have all been forgotten about. A standard method for an officeholder in letting future event distractions help the public forget past actions by city officials. Perhaps we should "revisit" some of the things that have happened in the recent past, that have been left unresolved, and "remind" the "offenders" that we haven't forgotten. ]]> Mon, 07 Feb 2011 06:44:13 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3574&PID=25341&title=i-am-the-law#25341 "I Am the Law" : Smartman wrote:Randy,,IMO I... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3574&PID=25037&title=i-am-the-law#25037 Author: vannestmom
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Posted: Jan 19 2011 at 1:53pm

Originally posted by Smartman Smartman wrote:

Randy,,IMO I bet it was Steve Hightower! AJ is his mouthpiece. Regardless AJ needs to go.  He is a disgrace to the city and we do not need a city leader acting like this. Better yet, when is the next council meeting? I will go and personally ask for his resignation!
Nice showing Smartman i was real worried when you got up to speak....oh waitLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOL]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:53:30 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3574&PID=25037&title=i-am-the-law#25037 "I Am the Law" : Smartman he wont go away as we... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3574&PID=24856&title=i-am-the-law#24856 Author: LMAO
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Posted: Jan 15 2011 at 10:17pm

Smartman he wont go away as we all wish he would.he will go back out in public and be a ass once again.
I think its a crock of crap when he says someone is texting him.Its not hard to find out who the number belongs to.He has to make up a story so he can have his follower's fill sorry for him.I hope like hell the girl at Applebee's file charges against him and the out going Mr.Robinette.Smile
]]> Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:17:16 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3574&PID=24856&title=i-am-the-law#24856 "I Am the Law" : some might say this would be some... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3574&PID=24832&title=i-am-the-law#24832 Author: bumper
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Posted: Jan 14 2011 at 3:43pm

some might say this would be some good advice... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbOtyWTRZ_g]]> Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:43:47 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3574&PID=24832&title=i-am-the-law#24832 "I Am the Law" : You are right john to apologize... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3574&PID=24817&title=i-am-the-law#24817 Author: Smartman
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Posted: Jan 14 2011 at 10:10am

You are right john to apologize is to admit guilt. For AJ, everytime you screw up and then say you are sorry, does not smooth things over. You were elected to represent people, not see yourself on TV, or be featured in the newspaper whether its good or bad. You need to resign immediately before you are called out in public and really malke an ass of yourself. Many people from this community frequent Applebee's on a regulas basis and know the waiters and waitresses personally. For you to make the statement you did to those folks is an insult to the people you represent. Do us all a fovor and resign and JUST GO AWAY!!]]> Fri, 14 Jan 2011 10:10:56 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3574&PID=24817&title=i-am-the-law#24817 "I Am the Law" : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iISyPz5XRyI... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3574&PID=24816&title=i-am-the-law#24816 Author: bumper
Subject: 3574
Posted: Jan 14 2011 at 9:35am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iISyPz5XRyI]]> Fri, 14 Jan 2011 09:35:36 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3574&PID=24816&title=i-am-the-law#24816 "I Am the Law" : To apologize is to admit guilt.... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3574&PID=24814&title=i-am-the-law#24814 Author: John Beagle
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Posted: Jan 14 2011 at 8:21am

To apologize is to admit guilt. Guilty people lose public jobs.

I'm not calling for AJ to lose his job, but it would not surprise me if council voted him 'off the island.'

Too bad because I've always thought well of AJ. I had seen him at Applebys an earlier time. He remembered me and called my by name. He was involved with this website and we like to think MUSA and the posters had an impact on his and others elections. We might be on opposite ends of the political spectrum, but personally, I like the guy.

I would like to see AJ get on here, but unfortunately it would be in his best interest. It would be best for him to keep quiet and ride out the storm. After all there have been politicians who did much worse and stayed within the public sector.
]]> Fri, 14 Jan 2011 08:21:34 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3574&PID=24814&title=i-am-the-law#24814 "I Am the Law" : oooo boy that apology from the... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3574&PID=24813&title=i-am-the-law#24813 Author: bumper
Subject: 3574
Posted: Jan 14 2011 at 8:13am

oooo boy that apology from the new town drunk council person is such a crock of sh@t its real hard for me to call this guy a MAN for his actions  show  different.. he will drive and drink again, he will cont. to show abuse  toward women,  he could have crashed and killed someone's kid, mother, father, sister, brother when he left out of there acting like a crazed drunken fool !!! AJ you so need to be thrown out!! and you so need to seek professional help DR Phil for you mental problems..  ]]> Fri, 14 Jan 2011 08:13:24 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3574&PID=24813&title=i-am-the-law#24813 "I Am the Law" : Smooth apology in the Journal... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3574&PID=24811&title=i-am-the-law#24811 Author: Talking Heads
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Posted: Jan 14 2011 at 7:19am

Smooth apology in the Journal article from Mr. Smith regarding not paying for his $2.50 Heineken. Nice picture, though.  No apology or admission from Mr. Smith for his disrespectful and disgusting comment toward the waitress or for speeding off with the beer.  Now he's talking about threats - asking for police protection again?  And, how does this Councilman contribute to our community financially to help pay for that police protection or his council position fee? Does he pay income tax from a hired position or property tax like most of us? If so, we should know. 

No apology or admission from Mr. R in the second article, boasting his achievements, for his appalling behavior toward the woman at the restaurant. - Again, smoke and mirrors to avoid the ugly issue.

All political - protecting and enabling the government machine.
]]> Fri, 14 Jan 2011 07:19:39 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3574&PID=24811&title=i-am-the-law#24811 "I Am the Law" : Today's Journal.... "Councilman... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3574&PID=24807&title=i-am-the-law#24807 Author: VietVet
Subject: 3574
Posted: Jan 14 2011 at 6:50am

Today's Journal....

"Councilman apologizes for incident that led to police call"

Not good enough this time. You did this the last time with the fight incident. Screw up once, shame on you. Screw up twice, shame on us for not asking you to vacate the council seat. There should not be a third time.

"Re-emphasizing the incident was a misunderstanding, Smith said he never meant for his actions to negatively impact the city." But it did AJ, and it's not the first time you have been involved in a disturbance that has not helped this city in your capacity as a councilperson. Oh, this isn't a "misunderstanding". It was a choice you made as to conduct in public and you chose wrong grasshopper. You are smart enough to have been aware of what you were doing. Being obnoxious to people in public was a choice you made while you were drinking. If you can't handle the booze, and you act inappropriately, you pay the piper. You left the parking lot with an open container and out of control. It was your choice. Pay the piper.

β€œI would like to apologize to the community for any negativity that this has brought out and any negative reflection on the city and myself,” Smith said. β€œIt is something we will get past, and I will continue to work for the city of Middletown.” It is too late. We shouldn't have to "get past it again". A cheap statement made by politicians to lessen the impact of your actions. It's bullpucky AJ. You have had your chances to straighten up. You failed to do so. We will ask for your resignation in the near future. The city needs someone to occupy that seat who will conduct city business with the proper behavior. Like Laura Williams, you have become a loose cannon on the ship's deck and that is dangerous in rough seas. Your actions have destroyed your credibility in the eyes of the citizens and with that, you can't function in your capacity as a councilperson any longer.

If you do survive this, you have two strikes on you. You know as well as we do, you probably won't survive strike three. Think about your actions in the role of a public official before you do things like this. You are high visability.(and have turned out to be high liability) Anything you do in your private life and as a public figure is amplified and scrutinized.

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