"Hell's A Poppin" was the name of a B-26 Bomber back in WW2 and oddly, a name that came to mind when I read up on the latest brouhaha concerning Washougal's erstwhile councilman.
Unfortunately, for the next few days, I can't really go into much depth about this stuff due to a family emergency that has me out of state.
So, here's the article in the CW Post Record. Read it and the comments.
We'll discuss later.
Cross posted on Clark County Politics.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
So, is that Jon Russell I spy on the comment web? Teacher Judy Banks re-emerges!
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Jon Russell, failed college student, congressional and state representative candidate, had quite the run of using fake identities as a commenter in various locations.
Among his many efforts was the one where I successfully busted him for making up and then having discussions with an entity he built on Facebook, one "Judy Banks."
I detailed his underhanded efforts to "engage" without having any of the mud splatter on him here. It was, all in all, both juvenile and unsuccessful... not to mention, adolescent and it was tied into Keath Huff's effort to politically assassinate now State Representative Ann Rivers using me as the club... because I was beating the hell out of Ridgefield Barbie.
A few days ago, I started getting a few comments here that Russell had, once again, re-emerged in the guise of his fake girlfriend, using the term advisedly, one "Citizen Judy."
But now, it appears both that Russell is back and that "CitizenJudy" and "TeacherJudy" are one and the same... or so says The Black Hand.
Right, Jon?
Cross posted at Jon Russell Watch.
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Thursday, February 3, 2011
The grand experiment is over: Jon Russell's clinic appears to be no more.
It's difficult to say if the Columbia Gorge Medical Center was a legitimate effort or just a simpering campaign prop. That, unfortunately, is neither here nor there.
What it is is... this:
What it is is... this:
This is the front of what seems to be a closed facility in a picture taken this morning and provided to me by a source that will remain nameless.
Unfortunately, this going concern has, well, done went.
There wasn't a campaign stop or even that Russell didn't mention his undocumented "ownership" of this "clinic," or that he was going to open a second clinic at 192nd "in September."
It was a new approach to tackling the health care problems facing us. And it appears, like his failed congressional and state representative race, it was a failed approach.
Unfortunately, Russell found it necessary to tell the world in both published reports and campaign stops that his wife was a "physician." He also advertised her as a "doctor." According to the state, what she is, is, in reality, an advanced registered nurse practitioner.
But that does not make her a doctor or physician, and now they are both under investigation for misrepresenting her credentials.
It's sad, in a way. I've been around politics here locally for almost 25 years now, and I've never seen anyone want to be elected to something so badly that they would lies and exaggerate about issues like this, and a fake degree and the like to get elected.
My concern, however, isn't for Russell. Whatever difficulties he's facing now are of his own making. But his wife and his 3 small children? That's another issue.
On Jon Russell Watch, where the falsity of his many of his claims are documented (as they are on this blog, come to think of it) I was left an anonymous comment the other day that said this:
I understand this guy has sold his house in Washougal. Doesn't that city require it's leaders to live within the city limits? Also, his wife's clinic in Washougal is closing it's doors and neither of them are connected, in any way, to the Health Clinic in Grass Valley- 192nd Ave. John now works across the river as a part-time rent-a-cop. Wow! And this guy wanted to run for Congress??
What is it with this guy??
I honestly don't know. But it speaks to very difficult fiscal times for his family, and tremendous stressors that could have a bad end.
The problem here is that it didn't have to turn out this way. But no power, including political, is worth lying for, over and over and over, to achieve.
Maybe one day, Russell will learn that lesson and become the honorable man of integrity that he projected himself to be... but never came close to measuring up to.
Cross posted at Clark County Politics.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Russell Buddy Bivens disbarred.
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We all know the deal: failed congressional/state representative candidate Jon Russell was instrumental getting his buddy, Jeffry Bivens, hired as Washougal's finance director.
Bivens is best known for partying in Vegas with Stacy Sellers, vaporized former Mayor of Washougal who abused the city's credit card and partied hardy... while Russell fiddled and did nothing about it, even though he had oversight of the city's checkbook.
Of course, Bivens was such a train wreck that he couldn't be bonded, and as a result, he had to leave, but not before he picked up a nice mid 5 figure check for getting rid of a guy they shouldn't have hired in the first place.
Well done, Jon.
Cross-posted at Clark County Politics.
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We all know the deal: failed congressional/state representative candidate Jon Russell was instrumental getting his buddy, Jeffry Bivens, hired as Washougal's finance director.
Bivens is best known for partying in Vegas with Stacy Sellers, vaporized former Mayor of Washougal who abused the city's credit card and partied hardy... while Russell fiddled and did nothing about it, even though he had oversight of the city's checkbook.
Of course, Bivens was such a train wreck that he couldn't be bonded, and as a result, he had to leave, but not before he picked up a nice mid 5 figure check for getting rid of a guy they shouldn't have hired in the first place.
Well done, Jon.
Cross-posted at Clark County Politics.
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Sunday, December 5, 2010
The Post Record's take on the latest Russell debacle: What makes a qualified candidate?
The PR nails it by asking, and answering the question: What makes a qualified candidate?
Failed candidate Jon Russell's continuing hypocrisy in having ever opposed to Mike Briggs for planning commission is inexplicable in the face of his horrific, underhanded, despicable political campaigns, first for Congress and then for state representative in the 18th District as he does anything and everything he can to ditch Washougal and move up "To da BIIIG House."
This blog is replete with his bogus efforts to portray himself as some sort of Christian conservative, as he struggled to put distance between his lies concerning his education and his wife's profession, his history of getting paid to run a campaign designed to jack up takes to the stratosphere for the Vancouver Port Commission; his fake identities so he can attack others while keeping his own skirts clean, his signing off on Stacy Seller's expense account and getting his buddy hired... as an unbondable city finance director, lying to the 18th district PCO's... his asking ME for a political opponent's social security number, and a large number of other foibles... documented on this blog.
So, when Russell came out swinging against Briggs, I nearly blew chunks.
This was so obviously a political ploy... so totally and completely pay back to a political opponent, that a blind squirrel could see it in a minute.
The PR addresses those issues with their take on Russell's idiocy:
But he doesn't. For Russell, it's all about him. And this time, it blew up in his face.
Cross posted on Clark County Politics.
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Failed candidate Jon Russell's continuing hypocrisy in having ever opposed to Mike Briggs for planning commission is inexplicable in the face of his horrific, underhanded, despicable political campaigns, first for Congress and then for state representative in the 18th District as he does anything and everything he can to ditch Washougal and move up "To da BIIIG House."
This blog is replete with his bogus efforts to portray himself as some sort of Christian conservative, as he struggled to put distance between his lies concerning his education and his wife's profession, his history of getting paid to run a campaign designed to jack up takes to the stratosphere for the Vancouver Port Commission; his fake identities so he can attack others while keeping his own skirts clean, his signing off on Stacy Seller's expense account and getting his buddy hired... as an unbondable city finance director, lying to the 18th district PCO's... his asking ME for a political opponent's social security number, and a large number of other foibles... documented on this blog.
So, when Russell came out swinging against Briggs, I nearly blew chunks.
This was so obviously a political ploy... so totally and completely pay back to a political opponent, that a blind squirrel could see it in a minute.
The PR addresses those issues with their take on Russell's idiocy:
Before he shot off his mouth, if Russell had any concept of service to the people instead of using them as tools for the greater glory of Russell, he would have ran his opposition to Briggs through the filter listed in this editorial.What makes a qualified candidate?
By Heather Acheson
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
What should make a candidate qualified for appointment to a position on a local government body? This question will be up for discussion during Monday night’s Washougal City Council meeting. The topic is a result of councilman Jon Russell’s opposition to the recommendation by a panel that Mike Briggs be appointed to the city’s Planning Commission. That panel included a current planning commissioner, city councilman and city department head.
As recounted in an article in today’s Post-Record, Russell said he questions the appointment because Briggs has made “disparaging remarks” and “personal attacks” against Mayor Sean Guard, the City Council, and developers on local blogs and in the media. Although no specific examples of this were mentioned that evening, the issue is expected to be part of Monday’s agenda.
An informal survey of Briggs’ public comments reveals that he has leveled strong criticism against some decisions of the Washougal City Council, and some actions of specific members, including Russell, Michael Delavar and Dave Shoemaker. However, Briggs has also voiced his support of other council actions.
It’s not a secret that Briggs does not agree with Russell’s support of issues including having red light cameras in Washougal city limits and the Arizona immigration law, among other things. In fact Briggs has accused Russell, a 2010 Primary Election candidate for the 18th Legislative District representative seat, of using these issues to “grab media attention to further his own political ambitions.”
Those kinds of comments have not portrayed the City of Washougal in a positive light. But, isn’t this kind of criticism and critical thinking about the decisions made by our leaders an essential part of the public process? Shouldn’t citizens feel free to publicly, and even vehemently, disagree with the actions, comments or opinions of its city officials without fear that it will lead to a backlash later on?
The answer to all of these questions is most definitely “yes.”
More:
But he doesn't. For Russell, it's all about him. And this time, it blew up in his face.
Cross posted on Clark County Politics.
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Failed Candidate Jon Russell puts his hypocrisy aside: now says he'll support Briggs on Washougal Planning Commission.
Was it just a week ago that I nailed Russell by the shwantz for his rank hypocrisy in publicly attacking Mike Briggs?
Russell set new boundaries of hypocrisy by claiming that Briggs had "...made 'disparaging remarks' toward the mayor, City Council and developers in local blogs and media."
Russell's horrific state representative campaign, which followed his equally horrific congressional campaign, clearly showing that he would take ANY political job to get out of Washougal, was replete with lies, exaggerations, insults and everything sleazy about politics.
How HE could accuse anyone ELSE of something he, himself was so over-the-top guilty of is simply beyond belief.
And this is one of Russell's MANY problems: he refuses to hold himself to the same standard he applies to everyone else. And it's this kind of megalomaniacal narcissism that makes him unsuitable for any elected position, anywhere.
So, imagine my surprise when I read the following:
Of course, the presence of Mike's wife at the workshop, a lawyer, may have been sobering enough to slap some sense into Russell's head... and cause him to reconsider his opposition.
Russell went on, leading with that nonsensical "person of faith" dodge, that he whips out whenever the mood strikes or whenever he wants to fool people who don't know any better.
Russell set new boundaries of hypocrisy by claiming that Briggs had "...made 'disparaging remarks' toward the mayor, City Council and developers in local blogs and media."
Russell's horrific state representative campaign, which followed his equally horrific congressional campaign, clearly showing that he would take ANY political job to get out of Washougal, was replete with lies, exaggerations, insults and everything sleazy about politics.
How HE could accuse anyone ELSE of something he, himself was so over-the-top guilty of is simply beyond belief.
And this is one of Russell's MANY problems: he refuses to hold himself to the same standard he applies to everyone else. And it's this kind of megalomaniacal narcissism that makes him unsuitable for any elected position, anywhere.
So, imagine my surprise when I read the following:
Washougal councilman changes opposition to potential planning commission appointee
Council decision is expected during Monday meeting
Leave it to Russell to publicly pummel a political opponent, just to respond to the obvious pressure heaped on him by many, including myself... so he can have yet another opportunity to scam some earned media holding himself out as some sort of heroic figure.Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Washougal City Councilman Jon Russell has announced a change of heart regarding the potential appointment of Mike Briggs to the Planning Commission.
Russell mentioned by email late Monday night he plans to drop his opposition and vote to confirm Briggs at the council meeting next week.
Of course, the presence of Mike's wife at the workshop, a lawyer, may have been sobering enough to slap some sense into Russell's head... and cause him to reconsider his opposition.
Russell went on, leading with that nonsensical "person of faith" dodge, that he whips out whenever the mood strikes or whenever he wants to fool people who don't know any better.
“As a person of faith, it is important for me to practice what I preach and bless those who curse me,” Russell said. “I believe Mike has written untrue personal attacks in the paper about me and other council members. I also disagree with most of his politically progressive views on development."What makes this sheer, unadulterated garbage is that, presumably, Russell was this same faux "person of faith" when he trashed Briggs in the first place.
One has to wonder.
If Russell is such a "person of faith," then why did he feel the need to trash Briggs last week? Why was it OK then... but not so OK now?
His fake "person of faith" shtick is just one of the reasons why he's so objectionable to me as a politico.
There's much more in the article, but you get the gist of it: this brouhaha was Russell being Russell.
And that's not a great place to be.
Cross posted at Clark County Politics.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Failed congressional/state representative candidate Jon Russell reinforces his rank hypocrisy.
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Haven't heard much about Russell lately since his utterly abysmal twin jokes of a failed-from-the-start congressional campaign and an equally and embarrassingly inept state representative campaign replete with his typical lies, exaggerations and false claims concerning his education and his wife's status as a "doctor."
So, in response to those who keep asking me about this twit, I stumbled across this tidbit, where some of the most rank hypocrisy I've ever seen in politics was presented with this twit's usual failure to apply the same standards to himself.
Russell is lying scum. His campaign showed that he was, beyond any doubt, the absolute worst that politics has to offer. "Disparaging remarks" is the least of the despicable conduct this clown engaged in on a regular basis, conduct that included making up fake facebook and Columbian identities (Teacher Judy Banks) so they could post to each other about how badly I was smacking the crap out of the little creep.
He lied about his education. Lied about his wife's status as a doctor. Lied about opening up a second clinic. Assisted Keath Huff and others in their character assassination of myself and others.
Used fake identities on the Columbian web sites and other locations to attack me and others he's opposed, including on the ubiquitous CW Watch, where, using his punk identity of "The Black Hand, he would attack anyone and everyone wise enough to oppose him or his agenda.
The rank hypocrisy of his complaints over Mike Briggs making "disparaging remarks" about a scum bag like Russell, when Russell has done the exact same thing to Briggs cannot be overstated.
That someone like Russell hasn't been forced off the city council for repeatedly lying about his education is an absolute mystery to me. In fact, had he been a city councilor in Oregon, he likely would have faced arrest for his lies.
For Russell to object to Briggs is unspeakable arrogance and hypocrisy. And if the people of Washougal don't act to get rid of that punk, then they truly do deserve the government they elect.
Yes, it takes a genuine scummy little worm like Russell to do something like this. Why am I not surprised?
Cross posted at Clark County Politics.
Haven't heard much about Russell lately since his utterly abysmal twin jokes of a failed-from-the-start congressional campaign and an equally and embarrassingly inept state representative campaign replete with his typical lies, exaggerations and false claims concerning his education and his wife's status as a "doctor."
So, in response to those who keep asking me about this twit, I stumbled across this tidbit, where some of the most rank hypocrisy I've ever seen in politics was presented with this twit's usual failure to apply the same standards to himself.
Washougal Council delays appointment of planning commissioner
Interview panel had recommended Mike Briggs
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
The appointment of a new Washougal Planning Commissioner was anything but routine during a recent City Council meeting.
Council member Jon Russell made a motion on Nov. 15 that the appointment of Mike Briggs be tabled.
Russell said Briggs had made “disparaging remarks” toward the mayor, City Council and developers in local blogs and media.
“There have been personal attacks,” Russell said.
Councilman Dave Shoemaker said planning commissioners have varying opinions. He said he enjoyed talking with Larry Wagoner when they served on the planning commission.
“Those were valuable, civil discussions,” Shoemaker said.
However, he would not be able to support Briggs’ appointment to the Planning Commission due to “personal attacks.”
Councilman Rod Morris spoke in favor of talking about concerns during the next council workshop.
“This should be out in the open Monday, and have Briggs hear it,” Morris said.
Now, it takes a special kind of snake like Russell to attack one of his myriad of political opponents for the exact same conduct that was the hallmark of his campaign.
Russell is lying scum. His campaign showed that he was, beyond any doubt, the absolute worst that politics has to offer. "Disparaging remarks" is the least of the despicable conduct this clown engaged in on a regular basis, conduct that included making up fake facebook and Columbian identities (Teacher Judy Banks) so they could post to each other about how badly I was smacking the crap out of the little creep.
He lied about his education. Lied about his wife's status as a doctor. Lied about opening up a second clinic. Assisted Keath Huff and others in their character assassination of myself and others.
Used fake identities on the Columbian web sites and other locations to attack me and others he's opposed, including on the ubiquitous CW Watch, where, using his punk identity of "The Black Hand, he would attack anyone and everyone wise enough to oppose him or his agenda.
The rank hypocrisy of his complaints over Mike Briggs making "disparaging remarks" about a scum bag like Russell, when Russell has done the exact same thing to Briggs cannot be overstated.
That someone like Russell hasn't been forced off the city council for repeatedly lying about his education is an absolute mystery to me. In fact, had he been a city councilor in Oregon, he likely would have faced arrest for his lies.
For Russell to object to Briggs is unspeakable arrogance and hypocrisy. And if the people of Washougal don't act to get rid of that punk, then they truly do deserve the government they elect.
Yes, it takes a genuine scummy little worm like Russell to do something like this. Why am I not surprised?
Cross posted at Clark County Politics.
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