WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY

WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY

The recent US Senate primary statistics indicate 84% of Fairhope eligible voters decided NOT to participate or vote. LOOK IN THE MIRROR - Ripp Report Only 17% of the registered voters in the state, voted in the senate primary. Fairhope had only 14% vote. Alabama Senate special election results: Who …
Illustration of an ornate hand mirror, symbolizing scrutiny of Alabama senate primary candidates and questionable politica...

LOOK IN THE MIRROR

Only 17% of the registered voters in the state, voted in the senate primary. Fairhope had only 14% vote. Alabama Senate special election results: Who will succeed Jeff Sessions? web.archive.org Voting results from the Alabama special election between Roy Moore and Doug Jones to determine who get Jeff Sessions's Senate seat.
Oil-covered hands symbolize failed Senate candidate Trip Pittman’s connection to a BP scandal and rejection by voters

COVERED IN OIL

Senate candidate, and BP contractor, Trip Pittman could not get the oil off him. He was rejected by his constituents and barely got 7% of the vote. Many in Baldwin County predicted he would receive less than 10%, they were right. Baldwin County has now voted out 2 of the three most corrupt politicians in the county. Tim Kant and his partner in BP scam Trip Pittman are history. Jack Burrell, Pittman’s Bible study partner will be next. He will be voted out or maybe indicted prior to the next election for his involvement in the Fairhope Airport Authority “bidding” scandal.
Alabama US Senate primary election button: red, white, and blue design with stars and VOTE text

LITTLE CHOICE

The US Senate seat sought by a total of 19 candidates, 11 Republicans and 8 Democrats, primary is less than 4 days away. Deadline today for Senate race: Here's who is running Today is the deadline for candidates hoping to be elected Alabama's next U.S. Senator.
Chucky doll portrait representing disruptive online comments unwelcome on The Ripp Report website

FAKE NEWS AND RETALIATION

First let me announce that no longer will the Ripp Report accept comments from Jester 666 and the Truth teller, most likely one in the same. Their comments add nothing to the subjects at hand and the personal attacks, some sexiest, will not be tolerated. Their comments are meant to distract from the subject at hand. They Do represent what is NOT needed in Fairhope or Baldwin County. They will continue to filter into the site from time to time and we will continue to eliminate them. The Ripp Report seeks to have constructive conversations based on documented facts.
US Senate primary deadline approaching; clock illustration symbolizes time running out for candidates

COUNTDOWN

The US Senate seat sought by a total of 19 candidates, 11 republicans and 8 democrats primary is less than two weeks away. Deadline today for Senate race: Here's who is running Today is the deadline for candidates hoping to be elected Alabama's next U.S. Senator.
Ethics complaints against Fairhope officials prompt investigation; sign points toward Right versus Wrong.

ALABAMA ETHICS, A POLITICAL TOOL

In Fairhope, “come fly with me” Jack Burrell is facing ethics complaints as well as Fairhope Airport Authority board member Ray Hix, Fairhope Municipal Judge Snedeker’s partner. The airport authority authorized hiring an attorney to investigate those who filed the complaint. The city council has turned a blind eye to any facts or ethical violations refusing to conduct any internal investigation, despite compelling evidence of wrong doing. Instead the council members have issued false statements, “The ethics commission complaints against Airport board members have been ruled baseless.” Frequent flier Jack has been assured that if his bible buddy Pittman can get away with ethics violations, he should be able to as well.
Two monkeys grooming each other, symbolizing divisive behavior and uncivil discourse in the Senate race discussion

SCRATCH MY BACK, I SCRATCH YOURS

SENATE RACE: Before we get into the ugliness of the Senate race, let me address the ugliness of some comments we have been receiving. Some comments are just ignorant but the name calling, senseless rambling about allegations without any facts and violent references to elected officials and their families, will not be tolerated. These comments however do represent the vile nature of the author. It is also a classic example of how some people in Fairhope are convinced they are entitled, and the rest of us are carpetbaggers and Yankees. Please do not act like an idiot or your comments will be deleted.
Donkey peering over a fence, possibly symbolizing political absurdity and unexpected events discussed in the city council ...

JACK ASS

Well folks, as they often say, “You can’t make this stuff up!” Monday night’s city council meeting showed the true colors of council president “come fly with me” “Jack” Burrell. It was a tough night for Burrell and his faithful Bible study partner, and best friend forever, Senator Tripp Pittman. Recently for the first time in many years Fairhope had a legitimate bid process for the emergency hurricane debris removal contract, which could bring millions of dollars to the recipient. For over ten years straight, the City of Fairhope― through its city council, has awarded the contract to Pittman Tractor, the private business of Senator Lee “Trip” Pittman, an elected official of this city, county and state.