So, the question's been asked: "Why keep hammering on Russell?"

Fair enough.

First, Russell is still elected to something. That's not really acceptable to me, so keeping the people informed as to what he's all about and what he's doing is part of what this blog is about.

Second, had Russell lied about his education in Oregon, he'd be facing the same kind of difficulty the now former mayor of West Linn is under scrutiny for. Since I was the public source of the allegations, the paper buried it even when they found out they were true, instead of "holding him accountable."

He would have faced arrest, investigation and the essentially forced resignation from the Washougal city council that he so richly deserves. Does anyone believe that Russell, who ran for the city council even while still running for Congress, would have been elected had the voters there knew he had lied about his education and, for example, the nonsense about his wife being a doctor?

Third, Russell is now supporting a democrat in the 18th District.

Instead of endorsing the top vote-getting Republican, he's working to help Dennis Kampe get elected in the 18th.

Considering what his chief weasel, Gary Wiram had his panties up in such a bunch over (the nonsensical allegations that Rivers was a democrat) that Jon Russell (TeacherJudyBanks) would actually BE a democrat is kind of beyond the pail.

Russell is, allegedly, a staunch Christian. He waves his Bible around like a flag, and many people actually believe it.

But the major hallmark of a Christian is the ability to forgive. And while nothing I've written or said about Russell has been anything but the truth as I understand it, Russell sees himself blameless and a victim... the hallmarks of the leftist democrat. Otherwise, he would have already come out in support of Rivers, recognizing that he was just beaten by the superior candidate.

I will not, as others have suggested, apologize to Russell for anything I've said or done, particularly since I warned him ahead of time that if he ran, I would bring out the truth about him to as many people as possible.

"It is discouraging to think how many people are shocked by honesty and how few
by deceit." --British playwright Noel Coward (1899-1973) (Thanks to Dave S)

People are shocked at my honesty... and pay no attention to Russell's deceit.

For Russell, his options are simple: He can continue on as he is, knowing that every political thing he does will be subjected to examination or discussion on this blog.

Or he can resign, before the recall gets up and running and he's invited to leave.

Meanwhile, the coverage continues. But as long as Russell is in politics, I'm going to be here.

Cross posted on Clark County Politics.

This one's kind of a hoot: Russell's illegal political use of a church, and...

...an invitation to a "Primary Election Night Prayer Time."

OK, we all know that churches cannot be used for political purposes. Russell, who seems to view the law of this land as a series of mere suggestions, has arranged the illegal use of the Camas Assembly of God.

By law, it is illegal for churches to engage in political campaigning.

Under the Internal Revenue Code, all IRC section 501(c)(3) organizations, including churches and religious organizations, are absolutely prohibited from directly or indirectly participating in, or intervening in, any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for elective public office.

Given that this function is exclusive to the Russell Campaign, amounts to a campaign function listed on Russell's campaign Facebook page and not open or extended to all campaigns, this is unarguably illegal and puts the Church's tax exempt status at risk.

All of that aside, though, one has to wonder: Will alexisclassic (Steve Jones), wapathub (Gary Wiram) and teacherjudybanks be invited?

Well, since Banks is likely Russell, I'm fairly sure that the answer to all of those questions is "yes."

They certainly deserve each other.
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Creating Distance From A Problem: Jon Russell kicks "teacherjudybanks and alexisclassic to the curb."

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Ultimately, we observed the sun set on Jon Russell's political career yesterday with his actions confirming that he had set up not one but two fake identities designed with two purposes in mind: To pump up Jon Russell and to bash Ann Rivers and myself.

The moment he was confronted by the facts of the matter, he immediately set about to cover up his tracks. As described below, the fake Jon Russell posted as Judy Banks on his own facebook page, and then immediately answered himself.


The only way that could have possibly worked is if Russell had been on his page at the exact same time "Judy Banks" posted. And how likely is that?

Confirming that he and Banks are the same person happened the moment Russell removed the post and his response to it, screen captured here, both from his facebook page and the "Banks" Facebook page.

When I looked at Banks' friends list, it seemed kind of strange that it appears none of them were either local or family. Doesn't everyone on facebook have local friends and family?

And those friends listed... a claimed member of the democratic national committee, and the gay rights front group the Human Rights Campaign?

How likely is it that a devotee of Russell would have friends like that?

So, what happened is that Russell kicked that identity to the curb, along with his other Columbian sock puppet, "alexisclassic."

"Alexisclassic" managed to sign up the same day as "teacherjudybanks." That identity also managed to post the same way, on the same subjects; specifically, to support Russell and to attack me.

The moment I tagged Russell with using the "teacherjudybanks" identity, it disappeared from the radar screen. "alexisclassic?" Same thing.

The nature of the attacks Russell used were despicable, disgusting and offensive. They do show the true Russell, of course, but it's the faux Russell running for office.

Russell cannot win, now. And clearly, he is a disturbed individual who needs help.

It would be best for all concerned if he would withdraw from this campaign and resign from the Washougal City Council before he faces... and loses, an upcoming recall election I started hearing about today.

He needs to focus on his family, and healing, and getting the help he needs to become the same person on the outside that e is on the inside... whatever that may be.

Cross posted on Clark County Politics.
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So, Russellians commenting here claim I have no "proof" of the Russell-sockpuppet connection.

For some people, a video of Russell typing in the actual words wouldn't suffice as "proof."

Here's what I've got:

A fairly convincing timeline and Russell's own actions in this matter would, I believe, cause any reasonable person to conclude that Russell is, in fact, "teacherjudybanks" AND "alexisclassic."

The teacherjudybanks timeline:

1. "teacherjudybanks" registers and starts posting on the 28th of July.

2. The 28th of July just happens to be the day the ballots start to hit.

3. "teacherjudybanks" then proceeds to engage in a vitriolic and filthy series of lies and innuendo, including comparing the cost of a "corridor" Russell wants to build with the cost of another blogger's viagra.

4. A review of "TJB's" posts all show one recurring theme: Pro-Russell, and almost violently anti-Hinton with a splatter aimed at Rivers.

5. This persona comments on, or about, absolutely nothing else.

6. Then, suddenly out of nowhere, "Judy Banks" comments on Russell's Facebook page about the terrible things "Ann Rivers is doing to him."

7. Russell replies at the same time, based on the Facebook record screen-captured below. Ever seeking to polish his facade of "Christian," Russell replies "Thanks, Judy. Remember, we don't battle against flesh and blood. Pray for them."

8. There are, of course, no coincidences in politics.

9. I look at "Judy Banks" friends on her Facebook page, and discover a collection of fringe left types, including a claimed democrat national committee member and at least one gay rights group friend on the list. I think to myself: why would anyone with friends like this want to do anything but drive over Russell with a bus?

10. I smell a rat. With 6 years of experience with Russell, I begin to detect his typically underhanded politics.

11. I decide to go for the shot in the dark. I call Russell out... here on this blog and on CCP, and I accuse him of being "teacherjudybanks" and "Judy Banks," facebook persona.

12. Next morning, Russell, who is a faithful follower of this blog, has made any mention of the "Judy Banks" persona disappear from his Facebook page.

13. Equally, there is no mention on the "Judy Banks" Facebook page that Banks posted anything on Russell's "Wall." In short, visually and on the surface, there is no proof that Banks ever posted anything on Russell's campaign Wall. It's simply... vaporized. In fact, if I hadn't anticipated Russell's actions (he is rather predictable) by getting te screen capture of all of this, there'd be no evidence of a "teacherjudybanks" - Russell facebook connection at all.

14. Further, "teacherjudybanks" seems to have fallen silent on the newspaper website.

15. That, of course, brings us to "alexisclassic," another pro-Russell, anti-Hinton scum-spreader.

16. Records indicate that this "alexisclassic" person registered at the same time as "teacherjudybanks."

17. I pointed out the similarities of the two personas. Of note is that the "teacherjudybanks" persona immediately stopped posting on the Columbian web site, but believing he hadn't been figured out, Russell, using the "alexisclassic" identity did one last slash and burn attack.

18. I posted the similarities between the two, and I tied Russell to both.

19. "alexisclassic" hasn't posted since.

So, there you have it. Two very outspoken and opinionated identities, suddenly silent. One completely vaporized off Russell's Facebook campaign Wall, as is any mention of her posting to that Wall from "her" own Facebook page.

If these identities were real, would they just go away, quietly, into that dark night?

Would they just suddenly stop posting? Would Russell have removed any mention of Judy Banks from his Facebook page if Banks were real?

Of course not.

But instead, he panicked and tried to cover his tracks... and I caught him.

While this case is completely circumstantial, it is more than enough to convict.

So, for those of you reading this who don't believe I have "proof" of anything, feel free to keep thinking that. But then, short of a confession... the kind of confession this "Godly" man, who had been "changed" by the "birth of his daughters" told me he had undergone... SHOULD be publicly making to take responsibility for his actions... many of his supporters would refuse to believe how badly they had been taken in by this huckster, and not accept ANY evidence.

What you, the reader, believe or don't believe is up to you. But the facts speak for themselves, and there's only a few available conclusions.

Cross posted at Clark County Politics.
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My FAVORITE quotes from Jon Russell...

Posing in the comments section of various Columbian articles as "teacherjudybanks."

In reply to Vietnam Veteran and conservative blogger Lew Waters who asked:

Does Jon Russell say how much this "tourism corridor" is going to cost taxpayers to create and where the money will come from?

Russell wrote:

Endorsements in the 18th

Lew the cooridor probably cost the same amount as your viagra each month.

August 6, 2010 at 1:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Here's some more lies by Russell, masquarading as "teacherjudybanks."

18th District candidates take ‘right’ approach

Oh and I will repreat again. Ned Dryerson is Ann Rivers campaign manager Kelly Hinton. You can't hide the fat nasty behind any fake name.

August 6, 2010 at 1:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

18th District candidates take ‘right’ approach

For Ann Rivers being the supposed front runner, its funny how all you losers are taking on Russell. She may have the special interest/democrat money but she has no support at home.

August 6, 2010 at 1:20 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Washougal council pelted with opinions on immigration law

Oh Ned Dryerson AKA Kelly Hinton, Ann River's campaign manager. Please give us all a break from your nonsense.

August 4, 2010 at 10:12 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

In Our View: Cheers & Jeers

LB is all about situational ethics.

August 7, 2010 at 2:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Mystery surrounds suspension of GOP Senate aide Hinton

This Kelly Hinton Guy is a dirtbag. So is anyone associated with him.

August 7, 2010 at 8:05 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Sprawling 18th District yields crowded ballot for House seat

Kelly Hinton was fired from the State Legislature and helped Ann Rivers lie to the Battle Ground school board about being a lobbyist. Kelly Hinton AKA Striker has no room to talk. Kelly how does it feel to be Joe King's Bitch.

teacherjudybanks — July 30, 2010 at 7:48 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Sprawling 18th District yields crowded ballot for House seat

Striker sounds like a broken record. Truth is that Jon successfully led the charge to force the Mayors resignation from office when there was no doubt in his mind that she had falsified documents detailing the revenue from the events she had put on for the city. This type of abuse of power as was demonstrated in Washougal permeates Olympia. We need Jon in Olympia.

teacherjudybanks — July 28, 2010 at 12:47 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Sprawling 18th District yields crowded ballot for House seat

Uhmm Striker/choice same person. Jon has no problem with Medicare or medicaid, he wants to cut out the abuse by having a co-pay required. You know skin in the game! Sounds like you are pretty liberal, maybe you should not vote in this race. You seem to support corruption, medicare & medicaid abuse, and high property taxes.

teacherjudybanks — July 28, 2010 at 1:04 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Guilt by association?

dont know much about Hinton he looks like an ok guy in a village people type of way, but I am concerned about this article. What kind of person (RIVERS) would be friends or even work with someone like this guy?

teacherjudybanks — July 31, 2010 at 8:29 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

You get the gist of it, of course.

It's not just that Russell would actually make up a fake identity to spew sewage of the type allegedly objected to by the paper.

Its that someone who could write:

"Remember, we don't battle against flesh and blood. Pray for them"

could POSSIBLY show their true selves under the cloak of anonymity.

Isn't true character and integrity based on the entire concept of what we do when no one is looking?

Cross posted on Clark County Politics.
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