yeah pal everyone is so focused on you and your race, damn the economy, foreclosures, obama, its all about rynersen.

I would not expect you to put my reply on the front page of your blog as it is quite clear you support my opponent. To the person who claimed I am a “newbie”, I assure you I am not. Check my website,I served in politics for years in California. Typically newspaper retractions always get pushed to the back page. I find it interesting Mr. Nevins that you claim you dont care about my race yet you openly support my opponent. No problem. I understand that both opponents in my race are long time politicians in the “club” around here and that is exactly why I am running to bring a fresh approach. Your integrity and character ring clear as you were the only person to attach a link to these slanderous documents. Your claim of “let the people” decide clearly rings untrue as I see my opponents camapign advertised right next to your “neutral” statement.

Sincerely

Lt. Colonel Earl Rynerson

FROM BUDDY: Obviously you’ve been following my career. I appreciate that. I also appreciate you calling me a “newbie.” At my age, the only place I will be a “newbie” is at Century Village when I move in. Thanks for your e-mail.

Below is my response that I gave to Tim Smith regarding the documents one of my opponents have attempted to smear me with. Maybe you should take a lesson in decency from Tim, since he showed enough of it not to publish the link to this trash. Previously you referred to me as Earl Rynerdson, my name is Earl Rynerson and I think you should get used to spelling it correctly. Looking at your website I can see your bias towards one of my opponents. Once I am Mayor please know I will look forward to having a clean slate between us.

I wanted to comment on the recent postings I have been hearing about me. First, my financial matters. In the 35+ years I have had credit cards, and the hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of dollars that have gone through my accounts, I have had two (2) disagreements with card companies, both of which occurred 5-6 years ago,

One was for an African trip where deposits were made 3 months before the trip. Travel accommodations had in fact not been made and a repurchase had to be made overseas. Because the original deposits were made earlier than 60 days prior, the credit card agency has not (to date), been willing to reimburse me. The second was for a bad car repair, (the car breaking down on the way back from the repair company). Even though both of these amounts constituted a relatively small amount ($5-6K), I felt that the principal of the issue necessitated me to take a stand.

In both these instances, I felt that proper service was not provided, and I disputed (and will continue to dispute) these two charges. It is important to know how I feel about issues like this because, as Mayor, I intend to look at the City’s swollen budget closely, and will make sure that the public gets the service they should be getting for the taxpayer dollar spent. If I find that’s not the case, I will be as tenacious there as I am in my personal life.

I have also heard reports of some “spicy” Internet sites being talked about. I personally feel that what two consensual adults do (or don’t do) in the privacy of their own home is no one’s business but their own, and I will protect those rights, both for myself and for others. We as a city have gone through several years of an Administration trying to impose morals and judgments onto others, to the detriment of everyone. I feel that we need to stop trying to force our beliefs, opinions and morals on other people and allow our city to become more progressive. We need to embrace the diversity that we as a community have.

Now, let’s get back to the issues that really matter to voters, the Budget, Property Taxes and future economic vitality of our City. Thank you!

Lt. Colonel Earl Rynerson

FROM BUDDY:
I appreciate your e-mail. I tried to reach you and left a message on your answering machine before posting anything.
I think you would agree that my first post on the subject was sympathetic.
Voters can listen to the candidates and judge for themselves. As I wrote before, I don’t live in Fort Lauderdale. I am really not concerned with who becomes mayor.

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Do we really need a mayor coming into the job with financial and personal scandals already?

I think not.

Go back to San Fran Earl — oh wait, they didn’t want you there either and ran you out of town on a rail.

However, I’m not involved in any local races these days beyond supporting Lori Parrish in her re-election bids and my mother for re-election to her final term in 2010. In fact, I haven’t played any direct role in any local races (except for Mom and Lori) since 2004. My only political involvement for the past few years — beyond publishing my Politics1.com website — is making seven contributions to Obama and one to Senator Russ Feingold’s PAC (and zero local candidate contributions).