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More Curious Connections Emerge in Case of Couple Fined $7,200 for ‘Wake Up America’ Sign

Last week, The Blaze covered the story of Clara and Johnnie Russell and the massive fine ($7,200) levied against them for posting this sign on their property outside of Fort Worth, TX:

Yard Sign Associated With Glenn Beck Sparks $7200 Fine | Wake Up America| Clara & Johnnie Russell | Kathy Kornegay

The more digging we do into this story, the more questions arise:

  • If the Judge in the case has ties to one side of the argument, why has she not recused herself?

The Judge who levied the huge fine has ties to at least one of the board members of the complaining HOA. These photos used to live on the Facebook page of  Kathy Kornegay Chruscielski (HOA board member and personal friend of the Judge Lynn Marie Johnson).

 

The photos of Judge Johnson previously seen here were removed at the request of photographer and friend of Judge  Johnson, Kathy Chruscielski. They were all photos posted on Ms. Chruscielski’s public Facebook page. She has since made the photos of Judge Johnson “private.”

 

Additionally, Thomas Stewart, the current president of the HOA is a supporter of the Occupy Wall Street movement as well as President Obama.

Yard Sign Associated With Glenn Beck Sparks $7200 Fine | Wake Up America| Clara & Johnnie Russell | Kathy Kornegay

Facebook Profile Photo of HOA President Thomas Stewart

The HOA President is not shy about his politics, posting this on his Facebook wall.

Yard Sign Associated With Glenn Beck Sparks $7200 Fine | Wake Up America| Clara & Johnnie Russell | Kathy Kornegay

Pro-Obama declaration by HOA President and Keith Olbermann Fan, Thomas Stewart

Thomas Stewart also posted photos and typed support for the Dallas Occupy gathering.

Yard Sign Associated With Glenn Beck Sparks $7200 Fine | Wake Up America| Clara & Johnnie Russell | Kathy Kornegay

Pro-OWS Photos Posted By HOA President

Following the attention brought to this story here and on the Glenn Beck Radio Program, the current President of the Remuda Ranch Estates Homeowners Association – Tommy Stewart – was given op-ed space in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram to explain the position of the HOA.  Curiously missing from the op-ed was any specific mention to the actual story of the Russells and the HOA. The vague reference is here:

A noncomplying sign that was the subject of recent news reports was posted for about six months before the homeowner was approached by the HOA to take it down. Other signs removed at the HOA’s request include an Avon sign, a swimming pool company sign and a sarcastic sign that read “Jack is my new best friend.”

HOA President Stewart’s op-ed continues:

Title companies are responsible for notifying buyers of deed restrictions, and a notice is posted at the subdivision entrance stating that deed restrictions are enforced.

In our initial interview, the Russells told The Blaze that they were not aware of a Homeowners Association when they moved to the area. They also claimed that they never paid dues to an HOA or signed membership papers with an HOA. Clara and Tommie Russell actually offered proof that there was not an HOA when they purchased their home.

Yard Sign Associated With Glenn Beck Sparks $7200 Fine | Wake Up America| Clara & Johnnie Russell | Kathy Kornegay

Clara Russell told The Blaze that the judge refused to consider any of the photos of other signs spotted in the subdivision and also denied her the opportunity to question the HOA president about the notice of violation.

Last week the Russells appeared before Judge Johnson again, this time to argue that they could not afford to pay the judgement and certainly could not post the 200% bond required to appeal the case. The judge did not rule on Clara and Johnnie’s appeal, delaying any further discussion of the issue to December 1st.

Oddly enough, when Lynn Marie Johnson was running for office last Fall, she issued a statement letting voters know they could expect fair treatment from her.

It is important that the Justice of the Peace take into consideration the seriousness of the offense, the threat to the community, and sound legal principles before the bond is set.

Is a small yard sign a threat to the community or a serious offense?

Aside from the curious connections between the Judge and the members of the HOA board, the size of the fine slapped on the Russells brings the question of fairness to the front of this story.

As stated above, Clara and Johnnie Russell are due back in Judge Johnson’s court on Thursday, December 1st.

In advance of that hearing, they will also be guests on Glenn Beck’s Tuesday program on GBTV.

(H/T:  Trent Thevenot of the Iowa State 9-12 Project)

 

 

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  • Al J Zira
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:53am

    This is easy. Appeal to a higher court right off the bat. Get a lawyer and countersue for fees and costs, damages and anything else. Tie up the pseudo HOA in court. Since their sales contract states there is no HOA or development community and no money changed hands at settlement transferring the dues or rules of an HOA to the new omeowners the suit automatically gets thrown out and the HOA is held for the damages.

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    • DetritusScreener
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 12:11pm

      Its not easy when you don’t have the money. If you already can’t afford the fine, you can‘t pay a lawyer and you can’t afford to lose. I know you said to sue for lawyer expenses, but the lawyer will still want some money up front and losing has to be considered.

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    • Hickory
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 12:18pm

      If someone in the community will start a fund, I will contribute.

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    • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 12:45pm

      @Hickory — same here, this is purest of political strike teams and cronism going after this lady and her household. One more example of the future under a Obama Emperorship.

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    • 13th Imam
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 12:45pm

      Where is the ACLU?? Just what does the CU stand for? Is not putting up a sign on private property a civil liberty? There was no signed contract making the Russel’s, members of this HOA.

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    • ConstitutionalPatriot
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 1:13pm

      13th, ACLU actually stood for American Communist Labor Union and right around WWII it was changed to American Civil Liberties Union. Interestingly enough, the board and the members did not change, it was to hide the ‘Communist’ title from the public.

      This JP‘s tie’s and abusive fee’s should be published and pushed to the forefront in order for the public to do what is just and remove her come election day.

      Start a legal defense fund and I will join, this needs to stop!

      God bless

      ConstitutionalPatriot  
    • Chuck Stein
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 1:17pm

      Al, I don’t think that contract is connected with the HOA. Looks like a real estate sales contract. The other party was probably someone who bought years ago. The realtor messed up. Checked the wrong box. The deed restrictions for the HOA would be filed in the County Recorder’s office. That constitutes “constructive notice.” Aside from apealling what clearly appears to be a politically-motivated decision, I would bring in the Realtor for contribution by way of negligence in obfuscating the existence of property use restrictions.

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    • Protoham
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 1:34pm

      In the little town where I grew up, the Atheist forced them to remove a tablet with the 10 commandments on it. So the townspeople have erected tablets all over the town, these people can not drive down the street without seeing these all over the place.

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    • Texas Chris
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 1:35pm

      Chuck,
      The Title company didn’t catch it, and the county clerk filed it without addendum. At this point it’s pretty much a you-snooze-you-lose situation for the HOA. This property cannot legally be forced to obey the HOA, since the owner signed in good faith and no legal entity caught the mistake, if there is one.

      (Pictures of other violations should not be admissable in any event)

      This is obvioulsy a politically motivated attack against a conservo-libertarian property owner by a Marxist-progressive HOA president. That alone warrants the case be tossed out and the claimant slapped with legal fees.

      Yes, hire a lawyer pro-bono and have him sue for fees agaisnt the HOA, the claimant individuals on the HOA, and even the judge, who can be unseated at the state level. At the very least the HOA must hire prepresentation, and since they do not collect dues (and really have no case), that comes out of someone’s pocket. You’re talking BIG BUCKS for a lawyer tot ake on a losing case.

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    • Ruler4You
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 1:38pm

      Each and every day the numbers of ‘elites’ ready, willing and able to undermine the Rights of Americans grows larger and larger, like the national debt, in favor of autocratic socialistic government.

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    • Rodeoamy
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 1:39pm

      From the-912-project.com…

      Please consider contributing to the Russell’s defense fund:
      Clara Russell Defense Fund
      PO Box 150471
      Ft. Worth Texas 76108
      There are also requests asking who to contact in order to file complaints:
      District Attorney’s Office:
      Don Schnelby
      117 Fort Worth Hwy
      Weatherford, TX 76086
      (817) 598-6124

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    • jgsr
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 1:55pm

      This is EXACTLY what should be done. Conservatives look like hypocrites when pointing at the OWSers and accusing them of not obeying laws and city ordinances…..and then excuse Conservatives for displaying THEIR free speech rights.
      Citizens do not need a team of expensive lawyers when appealing an issue where there is “black-letter-Law” involved….there‘s either a HOA or there isn’t. When you need a team of lawyers is when an appeal is based on some vague term like “intent”
      ANY of the local media would jump on this news story of a Judge violating the terms of her office…..the story has to be about THE JUDGE and not a homeowner wanting to put ugly, unrestricted signs in their yard.
      This has to be about a JUDGE and a SIGN…..and NOT what is on the sign.
      I‘m very glad my neighbors can’t fill their yards with signs advertising ANY of their beliefs…or whether THEY consider some sign to be “tasteful”…..which is in the eyes of the “beholder”
      Anybody else see the hypocrisy of criticizing other people’s rights of expression, but demand they have the right to “express” ANY opinion they choose to express.
      YOUR sign is ugly….but MY sign is tasteful.
      Same one-sided viewpoint toward a homeowner clogging residential streets…..to where firetrucks and ambulances not being able to drive down the street to someone in need…with the CARS OF PEOPLE ATTENDING THEIR BIBLE STUDY in their home. An Amways sales meeting in a home would also clog residential streets..

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    • Dudester
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 2:14pm

      “Since their sales contract states there is no HOA or development community and no money changed hands at settlement transferring the dues or rules of an HOA to the new omeowners the suit automatically gets thrown out and the HOA is held for the damages.”

      Actually, no.

      The sales contract is between the old owner and the bew buyer. Liability for the non-disclosure of the HOA is a matter for the title insurance and the old owner. If the new owner has damages due to their undisclosed membership in the HOA and they have mitigated their damages, then they can go after their title company. The title company would then go after the old owner.

      The HOA is unaffected by the sales contract. The HOA’s authority over the property is limited to what is allowed in the deed restrictions on the property. Selling the property doees not alter the deed restricitons. So far, the article has not told us what the actual deed restrictions are for the property.

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    • ooskerDoo
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 2:23pm

      I offered to build them a website (no charge) with their own paypal account so we can all pitch in to pay for fees, but she hasn’t responded to my email.

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    • Choctaw25
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 2:33pm

      It is easy to say: “its judges like her that need to be forced off the bench”. But in reality it won’t go very far.
      Point of fact; In my county, there is a Magistrate (a very strong Democrat, but appointed by a Republican Gov.) who was one day locked out of her office by a high ranking official of the Dept. of Social Services and told to tender her retirement papers. The Dept. of Social Services had solid iron clad proof that she was commiting felonies with State funds and vehicles for her personal gain. A Felony conviction for you or I, but early retirement for her, because she is a minority. A very high ranking State Senator later submitted her name for a County Magistrates open position. The Governor received more calls aginst her appointment than any issue he ever faced. (and he had all the facts presented to him by State officials) But he was afraid of her minority status and that of the State Senator. He buckled and she is now passing out jail time to those who come into her court, instead of receiving jail time of her own.
      Go Figure. And some fool thinks there is justice in this world. Kiss my grits.

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    • RejectFalseIcons
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 2:54pm

      I will also gladly donate to the protection of property rights. I hope this judge realizes she just threw her career away to hook up a friend.

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    • Jezcruzen
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 3:03pm

      JGSR, you are an idiot!

      I would place the sign in the back window of my car and leave it parked in the drive-way in such a way so those driving by could see it.

      I feel sure that legal representation will appear at no cost for the defendants.

       
    • smithclar3nc3
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 3:55pm

      Can we all agree that the court system is fundamental wrecked because of idealogs on the benches on alot of the judgeships in justice system. And that it’s time to scrap the current system entirely basicly get private citizens from under the rule of liberal justice.

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    • I support God's Israel!
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 4:12pm

      This Judge is a REPUBLICAN. http://judgepedia.org/index.php/Lynn_Marie_Johnson

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    • Buck Shane
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 4:20pm

      I don’t see this as a left or right issue – it’s a corrupt judge.

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    • Spqr1
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 5:34pm

      ConstitutionalPatriot: BUZZZZZ! Try again. A cursory examination of newspaper articles finds references to the American Civil Liberties Union well before 1945, and NONE for your FICTIONAL American Communist Labor Union, EVER. What conspiracy-theory nut-job are you listening to?

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    • Elena2010
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 5:36pm

      Call TX AG Greg Abbott’s office and complain abt the unjust judge.

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    • bhohater
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 5:39pm

      Everyone in that town who thinks this is a miscarriage of justice should put one of these signs in their yard and demand the resignation of this so-called judge. What the hell’s the matter with people in this country? Those who will give up their liberties for a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty or safety.

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    • Pendragon
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 6:20pm

      If you go to the Presidents Girlfriends Site she has lots of pictures of him and her here https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.283683691652812.76123.100000335503815&type=3

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    • Starkadder
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 6:52pm

      I thought ACLU meant Anti Christainity Litigation Unit.
      What does Civil Liberties have to do with breaking crosses off war memorails and chiseling the ten commandments off courthouses?

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    • Jeffrey777
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 8:05pm

      Even easier would be to occupy her court and defecate on her gavel.

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    • TwoLazy
      Posted on November 29, 2011 at 8:42am

      HOA’s and especially Condo Associations are notorious for junk like this. How the suit against the Association works is if they [the association] over spends their budget for the Association attorney, then they can implement a special assessment to cover further costs to the Association for attorney’s fees, just like having an unlimited bank account.

      Not only does the homeowner who filed the lawsuit have to put up front money to hire their attorney, but would also be paying their share of the Association’s attorney who will be defending the Association from them. There is no Attorney who will take a case involving suing an Association on a “if you win we’ll take a portion and if you lose we don’t charge you,” trust me .. been there done that. $15,000 to get started.

      Recalling a board member is tough to do also, if not impossible, but it can be done. We managed to get 3 of them at one time.

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  • RodentKing
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:50am

    Thomas Stewart….Read my lips… Eat Sht

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  • A Voice Crying in the Wilderness
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:49am

    Do you have a cat?

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  • RodentKing
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:47am

    The Judge and Stewart should be thrown in jail for disregarding the 1st Ammenment rights of these decent law abiding citizens.

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    • CatB
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 4:34pm

      HOA’s should be ruled unconstitutional also .. for all the unconstutional things they try to impose on PROPERTY OWNERS.

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    • sjwanderer
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 6:43pm

      @catb Its been tried in the past that is why if you buy a home with any restrictions you are required to sign that you agree to adhere to their rules and thus they are not unconstitutional. However unfair they may seem they do serve a purpose and in many cases serve that purpose well and with good intentions. This HOA was a voluntary one and thus cannot be forced to abide by their rules. If it was truly mandatory then the title company is liable and should pay all lawyer fees. Any way I look at this there is no reason why these two individuals should pay anything and I’m sure there are good lawyers out there that will take the case assuming that his/her costs are part of the damages being sought.

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  • therealstory
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:46am

    I have a idea for my friends in Texas. Occupy the Judges house till she does the right thing and resigns!

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  • D-Fence
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:46am

    Top Down, Inside Out, Bottom Up.

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  • wildturkeywatcher
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:44am

    The HOA is negatively affecting the value of the real estate in this subdivision. Who on earth would move to Texas without doing a search on HOAs for an area? And, WHO on earth would buy property in a subdivision run by this kind of HOA? Somebody better wake up and smell the coffee. They are cutting off their noses to spite their faces.

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    • Stoic one
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:59am

      I think the article showed the title search – showing that there is no HOA. To me it is clear the HOA is annexing the property.

      Can you say cronyism? The judge apparently writes the law down there.

      The old saying: “It’s not what you know (title search), but who you blow (judge)

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    • texasfireguy
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 12:00pm

      Unfortunately, if you want to live in a home built within the last 20 years or so here, you have no choice but to join the HOA. You have to agree to join to be allowed to buy. It’s insane. HOA’s have way to much power but every session of the Legislature HOA reform bills get shot down or just die in committee. Your only option is to buy an older home (and some of those neighborhoods even have HOA’s) or build/buy in the country.

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    • moparcar
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 5:30pm

      I moved to Tx 18 months ago. I checked out all restrictions and made sure there were none. I also moved to cowboy country where they still honor the code no matter what political persuasion. You will find things like this in Austin, DFW, San Antionio and Houston. Stay away from those places. I also refused to move to a county were you car’s emissions had to be checked. I drove older cars so I dont’ have to pay high rates of insurance. Look before you buy. In this case this woman is totally wrong for the fine and charges. It’s again is legislating from the bench. Glenn come on down to Purmela Tx only 288 in the zip code running over 200 in our cowboy, soldier, Ft Hood honoring church. I am sure some soldiers here would love to talk with ya and some great sold out cowboys too.

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  • nueces
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:38am

    You wouldn’t think this crap would go on in Texas would you? Republicans control every state office. The state is overwhelmingly Republican. Yet the democRats can pull off their fascist scams almost at will. Make no mistake. The democRat party is the party of fascism. Nationally and locally. Fascism = state (fed) control of everything.

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    • rot_soldier
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 12:28pm

      Unfortunately most of the judges in Texas are Democrats. It’s difficult to find a Republican judge and when election time comes rarely any Republican will run.

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    • NeverSurrender
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 12:40pm

      She is not a judge. She is a justice of the peace and IS a republican. She won a republican run off election in 2010 then ran unopposed in the general election as a REPUBLICAN. Well at least as a RINO!!!!!

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    • Sig Sauer Guy
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 1:06pm

      Corruption happens everywhere! This can happen anywhere in the U.S., it doesn‘t matter what state it’s in.

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    • Walkabout
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 5:03pm

      NeverSurrender

      “the Justice of the Peace take into consideration the seriousness of the offense, the threat to the community, and sound legal principles”

      I wanted to argue with you until you said she could be a RINO. Some people moisten their finger, stick up in the air & see which way things are going when choosing a party.

      What is so SERIOUS of an offense about putting up a sign with a phone #, a website & saying “Wake Up, Defend Your Liberties”?.

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    • hoa watcher
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 8:10pm

      Understand that in Parker County, Democrats run as Republicans to get elected. They may have an R by their name but their ideas are clearly Democrat .

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  • freeweever
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:38am

    Useful socialist progressive IDIOTS! I am amazed how many there are and wonder how bad their childhoods must have been like and how bad their parents must have been to progress such useless IDIOTS!

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    • RejectFalseIcons
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 3:03pm

      It’s not that their childhoods were bad. Their childhoods were good, but they were taught self-loathing and to feel guilty for their success. It’s the indoctrination of self destruction. Look to Ayn Rand.

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  • kunman
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:38am

    Home owner associations have gathered too much power just for the sake of maintaining home values. Homeowners within the association should relook at their by-laws and limit their trustee’s power. It is time to stop this.

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    • Janimal
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:47am

      I will not live any place where there is a HOA – did that once – never again.

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  • therealstory
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:37am

    The judge needs to resign or be fired! The people need to have a fair impartial judge not a tool for the left wing!

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  • J.C. McGlynn
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:35am

    Geta lawyer and sue the judge (for not recusing herself), the real estate firm ( false paperwork) and the newspaper (for printing a political but not the true) story.

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    • NikMar
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 12:21pm

      POST BY encinom: ‘He Sucked’: High School Student’s Tweet About Kansas Governor Triggers Big Time Tempest November 26, 2011 at 9:38pm In reply to jank0614.

      “More proof that conservatives have no business in leadership positions, they can’t follow the simple rules (like free speech).”

      You’re a dupe, encinom, an absolutely inconsistent ******* DUPE. It’s sad, really…

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    • country_hick
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 1:06pm

      encinom
      “Or sue Beck for filling your heads with junk. Even in Texas Beck is becoming a pariah, people are WAKING UP to the fact that Beck is a self serving liar and con-man (well most people, tea baggers are nearly hopeless).”

      Give us your proof that Beck is a “self serving liar and con-man”. Cite SPECIFIC VERIFIABLE examples. Tell us oh get Sage what “junk” he is filling our heads with. Then, if you would be so kind, list every promise and statement made by the current leader of the administration and contrast it against what Beck has said.

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    • Walkabout
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 1:33pm

      encinom (a.k.a. Comical a.k.a comical relief)

      I mean really, we have to have an idiot jester in a discussion group. You’re it encinom. :)

      Looking a the contract that said they had no HOA (see the check box). Seeing the FB page, where the judge had a clear conflict of interest, judgie wudgie is going to lose her judgeship. Maybe she can go into competition with Yaghi.

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    • RightThinking1
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 1:36pm

      @encinom,

      Every time I encounter one of your comments, it is the same rant against Beck or the Tea Party. You never provide a cogent counter argument, never offer any specific evidence. You are a little like the morning wake-up in Ground Hog Day, repetitive, tedious, and devoid of any meaningful content. Sue Beck? What for?

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    • GhostOfJefferson
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 1:46pm

      @country and nikmar

      Enicom doesn’t respond to questions, he’s a hit and run type poster. Responding might bring him into a fray where he has to think for himself, so his handlers have given him strict orders to post boilerplate and run. He’s as consistent with this tactic as the day is long. He simply wants to stir the pot and snicker up his sleeve at how many people he trolled on a given day. Best advice, if you see his handle or one of the other handles he goes by, simply do not read his posts and move on. He craves attention, deny him that, I say.

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    • Billie195
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 1:59pm

      @encinom….haters gonna hate….right little feller?

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  • liriadavila
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:31am

    Very interesting how this administration has ties on everywhere.

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    • pamela kay
      Posted on November 29, 2011 at 2:05am

      LIRIADAVILA, The Progressives are everywhere indeed. I don’t think we could have ever imagined the depth of this movement. The more we expose them for what they are we see that they always have a backup plan in place. They mock us, betray us, and could care less. However we should never assume that we will defeat them. They are much more powerful than we originally anticipated and have massive funding behind them.

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  • FaithfulFriend
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:30am

    The left can’t stomach real diversity, especially in thought and philosophy. They hate. It’s just that simple.

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  • GhostOfJefferson
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:27am

    There’s not even a legal question here. An outside body with no legal governering power over you cannot step up and start giving you orders. There isn’t even legal precedence for this kind of nonsense, and it defies logic, reason and common sense. The people with the yard sign have provided legal evidence that they are not a part of, nor bound to, this corrupt HOA. Were I them the sign would be up, and multiplied a thousand fold, in my yard along with me standing on the front porch smiling and flipping the HOA the bird.

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    • 2GodBeTheGlory
      Posted on November 29, 2011 at 12:04pm

      >> Ghostofjefferson
      I would agree that this should not happen, however, I’ve verified that “restrictions” on properties have been in place for 100′s of years in this country. We are all aware that Judges will not uphold the Constitution because it would interfere with their day-to-day operations in their courts. This is an effective method of “control” by having the courts not only allow, but also enforce actions that are clearly not constitutional. These restrictions where put into perpetual enforcement by a land owner before sale of land – so thus a person who owns land can place a perpetual restriction on the land. Ask any lawyer or Title Insurance Underwriter what it would take to remove a restriction (short of LAW change).
      You could liken this to a sale of a car – owner: You can purchase the car, however, you can’t change the color, window tint, or size of the tires.

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  • SmallGovBigGuns
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:24am

    i like how the hoa president tries to make it look like conservative cowboys are for obama with his hat and six shooter. nice try loser. he moved down to texas after he moved away from san fransico to ruin another state.

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  • LLATPOH
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:22am

    I’ve house-hunted recently, and it was listed right in the MLS that a house was under by-laws or restrictive covenants. I‘d say the law is on their side if this wasn’t disclosed. I wonder if the title company might be responsible for failure to report, and/or the previous homeowner.

    As far as the JOP goes, she needs to be removed. But they’re like weeds – another one will pop up.

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    • beebacksoon
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:41am

      LLATPOH
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:22am
      “As far as the JOP goes, she needs to be removed. But they’re like weeds – another one will pop up.”

      Yeah, they’ll end up in the Supreme Court like Keagan and Sotomayor.

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    • Damn_Lucky
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 1:34pm

      That‘s what I’m seeing.

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    • hoa watcher
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 8:27pm

      This how has had its charter pulled twice by the state for noncompliance. Our contract also said no mandatory how when we bought there. Imagine our dismay when we found out there was one. We had already started building before they made their presence known.

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  • kindling
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:21am

    Everything is so upside down now that even when a state passes a law, a judge can over turn it and get rid of that law. This judge is just like those in California. If they don’t agree with the choice of the people, being judges they just change it to what they want. It is only going to get worse with all the judges Obama is placing out there. Most are not even qualified to sit as judges. We are is deep trouble.

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  • HorseCrazy
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:19am

    selective “justice”unfortunately is all to common. good luck realtor you are about to be sued for not disclosing hoa!

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    • PASSIONFORCHRIST
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:28am

      You are absolutely right!

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    • hoa watcher
      Posted on November 29, 2011 at 2:12am

      The realtor contract states that there is no mandatory HOA. That is correct. When this HOA was formed the minutes of the meeting say that it is voluntary and not mandatory. That has never been changed, according to the minutes of the association.
      Mr. Stewart writes that there is a sign at the front saying that deed restrictions are enforced. What he fails to mention is that sign was placed there only a few months ago. Before that, there was nothing to indicate to a person looking at homes that there was an HOA.
      Some have said that once they knew the rules they should have taken down the sign (posters on here, not residents of Remuda). However, when other signs of all kinds (including a Texaco sign on a 20 ft. pole) are allowed, who would think that a little sign in a ditch would be a problem? No one on the board bothered to talk to the Russells personally before filing suit. You would think if they were wanting community spirit, they would have at least walked across the street and talked to them.

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    • Bothsides
      Posted on November 29, 2011 at 8:15pm

      @HOA Watcher.

      Your statememts are lies. The HOA tried for months to get the homeowner to take down the sign before they told them F you! From what I hear the HOA files suit in JP court only after other remedies are refused. Interesting how someone who did not know about the HOA and was not a member voted in 2 HOA elections (2009 and 2010).

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  • korbin
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:18am

    Like I keep on saying, AGENDA 21 its no secret.

    Look at this video, democratsagainstagenda21.com

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    • momrules
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:36am

      I did go to that web site and you are right. Very informative and it is all part of a master plan.

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    • All American Woman
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 1:14pm

      very informative, I am watching the video now. I remember GB telling us about it. It’s good to see that there are Democrats against it, we might have a chance. Thanks for posting.

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  • Cuthalu
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:17am

    And progressives types want us all to believe they are americans just like the rest of us. Yet when they are in any position of power or have friends of theirs in positions of power across the board in businesses, goverment or even social settings they always abuse us or act as though we are not entitled to our rights whenever, where ever they can. Wake up people.

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  • KINGRUDDY
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:16am

    Show me what abise of power looks like…….This is what abuse of power looks like….to be chanted-like the OWS sheep.
    Common sense will lead us to the light at the end of the tunnel…..
    WAKE UP AMERICA!!1

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    • Obama Snake Oil Co
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:33am

      Just think of what would have happend if the Blaze and Glen Beck didn’t expose this for the turd that it is. You know that no one would give air time to this except Beck. Why? Its advertisement for Beck the man they hate so bad but cannot give a reasonable excuse why. I have seen posters on my local TV station going after him suggesting he is a liar…..yet they cannot expose one of those lies the claim he made. Sort of like the Jackass that says Bush lied about WMDs and got us into war…..when did Bush become a dictator? When did he send us into war without congress? So let us get this right, Bush gets info from intell and past Clinton people, even Bill, what would you do? Well, apparently Congress believed it too…so where is the Bush connection?

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  • Psychosis
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:14am

    now, THIS is the type of article i expect from the BLAZE good job guys !!!!!!!! now , lets swamp the local paper with this , and run the democrap instigator out of office

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    • Vet with Vendetta
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:24am

      Agreed, LOVE it. Their (libbies) true colors continue to display themselves magnificently.

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    • texasfireguy
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:55am

      Good luck. The Ft Worth Star Telegram is a VERY left leaning paper. I quit subscribing years ago. The paper is losing money and readers hand over fist and gets worse every day.
      Unfortunately, Texas has its share of A-hole democrats. They move in from other states, start dressing like and try to be a native Texan, then start trying to work their liberal progressive magic that has worked so well where they came from. Its a shame.

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    • toto
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 12:10pm

      Yes, I agree this is the type of reporting I want to see. I also want all the facts. Then we can all go to work on exposure. Shining the light on this kind of stuff is cleansing, but the cockroaches only hide for a while, so we have to keep at it.

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    • kellied
      Posted on November 29, 2011 at 12:01pm

      Yes…………….THANKS FOR BLAZING THE TRAILS FOR US!!!! this is happening all over America, and it should be stopped. THIS IS AMERICA !!!!!! Are we still FREE????? …(NO) can’t even hang a sighn. LAW MAKERS ARE… out of control.

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  • KINGRUDDY
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:11am

    Stop the madness!!!
    Wake up America…..its a sign….!!!!
    This judge needs to make a common sense decision ASAP….or she should be fired….end of story!
    Wake up America!

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    • cessna152
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:19am

      I thought Judges are to uphold the Constitution and not fine people for free speech. Worse case scenario if it is private property the Judge could simply tell them to take the sign down… end of story.

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  • EqualJustice
    Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:08am

    Well, this appears to be happening EVERYWHERE, so no surprise here…

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    • JRook
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:12am

      And I heard the judge attended Penn State. Are there any more nonsensical connections you can possibly make here or leading statements directed at the opposition in support of your position.

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    • Skrewedretiree
      Posted on November 28, 2011 at 11:43am

      Yes, it IS happening everywhere, which is why so many people opt to pay off so called “victims” rather than go to court!
      These people should think about filing a suit against the State for violation of their rights to fair and due process and that witch of a liberal judge should be impeached for cause.

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