Comments on: In Exposing the Identity of Mudflats Blogger Jeanne Devon, Rep. Mike Doogan Exposes Himself. http://www.themudflats.net/2009/03/27/in-exposing-the-identity-of-mudflats-rep-mike-doogan-exposes-himself/ Tiptoeing Through the Muck of Alaskan Politics Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:58:37 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Julia http://www.themudflats.net/2009/03/27/in-exposing-the-identity-of-mudflats-rep-mike-doogan-exposes-himself/#comment-34998 Julia Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:35:50 +0000 http://www.themudflats.net/?p=2541#comment-34998 I'm not from Alaska. I've never had to put up with Mike Doogan personally - all I know is what I read about him on your blog. And now I'm mad as hell. How dare he? This just shows what a petty little man he really is. Kudos to you for continuing to post even after this. Please keep doing this - if you give up, he wins. And if you were to decide to sue, my family and I would support you in any way we could. I’m not from Alaska. I’ve never had to put up with Mike Doogan personally – all I know is what I read about him on your blog. And now I’m mad as hell. How dare he? This just shows what a petty little man he really is. Kudos to you for continuing to post even after this. Please keep doing this – if you give up, he wins. And if you were to decide to sue, my family and I would support you in any way we could.

]]> By: The Enlightened Despot » Blog Archive » Bloggers Anonymous http://www.themudflats.net/2009/03/27/in-exposing-the-identity-of-mudflats-rep-mike-doogan-exposes-himself/#comment-34981 The Enlightened Despot » Blog Archive » Bloggers Anonymous Tue, 31 Mar 2009 01:55:17 +0000 http://www.themudflats.net/?p=2541#comment-34981 [...] decided it’s best you hear it from me, rather than from some legislator I offend, as happened to AKMuckraker: The day that Sarah Palin got nominated to be John McCain’s Vice President, life changed.  My [...] [...] decided it’s best you hear it from me, rather than from some legislator I offend, as happened to AKMuckraker: The day that Sarah Palin got nominated to be John McCain’s Vice President, life changed.  My [...]

]]> By: Heather http://www.themudflats.net/2009/03/27/in-exposing-the-identity-of-mudflats-rep-mike-doogan-exposes-himself/#comment-34955 Heather Tue, 31 Mar 2009 01:16:20 +0000 http://www.themudflats.net/?p=2541#comment-34955 I don't read Mudflats regularly, but I just added to my Google Reader. This is an outrageous violation of your privacy. Maybe you should run for Doogan's seat next time he's up for re-election. I'm also going to write to my CA reps about this. Scout Finch at Daily Kos has a great open letter to Doogan up on the site. I don’t read Mudflats regularly, but I just added to my Google Reader. This is an outrageous violation of your privacy. Maybe you should run for Doogan’s seat next time he’s up for re-election.

I’m also going to write to my CA reps about this. Scout Finch at Daily Kos has a great open letter to Doogan up on the site.

]]> By: Emma http://www.themudflats.net/2009/03/27/in-exposing-the-identity-of-mudflats-rep-mike-doogan-exposes-himself/#comment-34861 Emma Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:12:44 +0000 http://www.themudflats.net/?p=2541#comment-34861 I've been reading you for a little while now even though I'm a New Yorker, via my friend over at Own the Sidewalk. And I just want to add my voice to the clamor of so many previous comments here -- please don't stop blogging! You've got a wonderful voice, witty and homey and warm, and it would be a true shame to let this guy shut you up. I’ve been reading you for a little while now even though I’m a New Yorker, via my friend over at Own the Sidewalk. And I just want to add my voice to the clamor of so many previous comments here — please don’t stop blogging! You’ve got a wonderful voice, witty and homey and warm, and it would be a true shame to let this guy shut you up.

]]> By: California resident http://www.themudflats.net/2009/03/27/in-exposing-the-identity-of-mudflats-rep-mike-doogan-exposes-himself/#comment-34705 California resident Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:17:36 +0000 http://www.themudflats.net/?p=2541#comment-34705 AKM, To be honest, I was not even aware of your blog until I stumbled across the headline of this story today. I live in California, and apart from Palin's 15 minutes of national fame (or "infamy" depending on how you look at it), Alaskan politics really isn't a major concern in my daily life. But upon reading this story, all I can say is that I (like many of the posters here) am totally and completely shocked at this obessesive and maniacal "witch hunt" put forth by Mr Doogan. I will gladly contribute funds to your blog, if it is any encouragement for you to continue your work. And although there likely isn't much I can do to oppose Doogan's tyrannical behavior (being a CA voter), we have just recently booked a family vacation to Alaska this coming June, which includes some time in Anchorage. As we sit down to plan out our itinerary for each day, I'm going to make it a point to include some time to visit some public government offices and make clear that the intolerance for Doogan's reprehensible behavior is felt even all the way down in CA. Best, CA supporter P.S. I would have to agree with many of the posters here, that if you have even an ounce of inkling to try your hand at public office, the irony of you taking Doogan's position away from him in the next election would be a grave reminder to any other Doogan's/McCarthy's of the world that their bully and scare tactics are not acceptable in our democratic society. AKM,

To be honest, I was not even aware of your blog until I stumbled across the headline of this story today. I live in California, and apart from Palin’s 15 minutes of national fame (or “infamy” depending on how you look at it), Alaskan politics really isn’t a major concern in my daily life.

But upon reading this story, all I can say is that I (like many of the posters here) am totally and completely shocked at this obessesive and maniacal “witch hunt” put forth by Mr Doogan. I will gladly contribute funds to your blog, if it is any encouragement for you to continue your work. And although there likely isn’t much I can do to oppose Doogan’s tyrannical behavior (being a CA voter), we have just recently booked a family vacation to Alaska this coming June, which includes some time in Anchorage. As we sit down to plan out our itinerary for each day, I’m going to make it a point to include some time to visit some public government offices and make clear that the intolerance for Doogan’s reprehensible behavior is felt even all the way down in CA.

Best,
CA supporter

P.S. I would have to agree with many of the posters here, that if you have even an ounce of inkling to try your hand at public office, the irony of you taking Doogan’s position away from him in the next election would be a grave reminder to any other Doogan’s/McCarthy’s of the world that their bully and scare tactics are not acceptable in our democratic society.

]]> By: Lisa Marie http://www.themudflats.net/2009/03/27/in-exposing-the-identity-of-mudflats-rep-mike-doogan-exposes-himself/#comment-34693 Lisa Marie Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:51:39 +0000 http://www.themudflats.net/?p=2541#comment-34693 I'm very sorry this is happening to you. Do you not have any legal recourse? If this can hurt your business, shouldn't he be held responsible for that? It sounds like it's time for someone to run against him and get him out of there. I'll be glad to donate to the campaign of any Progressive fit to challenge him. Doogan is a loser. I’m very sorry this is happening to you. Do you not have any legal recourse? If this can hurt your business, shouldn’t he be held responsible for that?

It sounds like it’s time for someone to run against him and get him out of there. I’ll be glad to donate to the campaign of any Progressive fit to challenge him.

Doogan is a loser.

]]> By: Dean Lewis http://www.themudflats.net/2009/03/27/in-exposing-the-identity-of-mudflats-rep-mike-doogan-exposes-himself/#comment-34653 Dean Lewis Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:38:13 +0000 http://www.themudflats.net/?p=2541#comment-34653 I wonder if Doogan used State resources and time in locating your name? Sounds like a misappropriation of the public's money. Could be time for a recall vote, or whatever the equivalent procedure in Alaska is to remove him from office. Apparently he has nothing better to do than play on the Internet, so I hope Alaskans give him the time to do so on his own dime. As someone who takes pains to keep some modicum of privacy on the internet (it wouldn't be difficult to track me, but I won't make it easy :) ), I can relate to wanting to keep online and offline lives separated. Good luck to you, and may Doogan get his just desserts. I wonder if Doogan used State resources and time in locating your name? Sounds like a misappropriation of the public’s money. Could be time for a recall vote, or whatever the equivalent procedure in Alaska is to remove him from office. Apparently he has nothing better to do than play on the Internet, so I hope Alaskans give him the time to do so on his own dime.

As someone who takes pains to keep some modicum of privacy on the internet (it wouldn’t be difficult to track me, but I won’t make it easy :) ), I can relate to wanting to keep online and offline lives separated. Good luck to you, and may Doogan get his just desserts.

]]> By: Jenn http://www.themudflats.net/2009/03/27/in-exposing-the-identity-of-mudflats-rep-mike-doogan-exposes-himself/#comment-34640 Jenn Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:20:40 +0000 http://www.themudflats.net/?p=2541#comment-34640 -- And here’s another irony. Rep. Doogan thinks he has exposed me, but in reality he has done nothing but expose himself. -- Pretty much. – And here’s another irony. Rep. Doogan thinks he has exposed me, but in reality he has done nothing but expose himself. —

Pretty much.

]]> By: emjaybee http://www.themudflats.net/2009/03/27/in-exposing-the-identity-of-mudflats-rep-mike-doogan-exposes-himself/#comment-34580 emjaybee Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:52:43 +0000 http://www.themudflats.net/?p=2541#comment-34580 I don't follow Alaska politics (Texan) and never heard of your blog before today; followed the link from Shakesville. And now, thanks to Mike Doogan's shenanigans, whereas before he would have been just another Democrat, now I know he's a douche. Good job, Mike! Hope you didn't have any aspirations to national office, because if you do, I will be sure and link to this little tidbit about you wherever I can! And encourage people to vote/advocate for your opponent, who hopefully is less douche-y. And yes; please keep blogging. Or maybe take up those book offers...! I don’t follow Alaska politics (Texan) and never heard of your blog before today; followed the link from Shakesville. And now, thanks to Mike Doogan’s shenanigans, whereas before he would have been just another Democrat, now I know he’s a douche. Good job, Mike! Hope you didn’t have any aspirations to national office, because if you do, I will be sure and link to this little tidbit about you wherever I can! And encourage people to vote/advocate for your opponent, who hopefully is less douche-y.

And yes; please keep blogging. Or maybe take up those book offers…!

]]> By: InfamousQBert http://www.themudflats.net/2009/03/27/in-exposing-the-identity-of-mudflats-rep-mike-doogan-exposes-himself/#comment-34567 InfamousQBert Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:35:21 +0000 http://www.themudflats.net/?p=2541#comment-34567 Write your congress rep! https://writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml A letter to my representative: To The Honorable Eddie Bernice Johnson: I want to begin by thanking you for your service to our district. Knowing that you are my representative gives me great pride and encourages me to keep working within Dallas to make progressive dreams into reality. To this end, I feel a need to bring a disturbing chain of events to your attention. As a blogger and member of the online community, I know all too well the need to keep my identity hidden in certain forums. We all have jobs and families that could be hurt or jeopardized if we're not careful with the way we present ourselves. I've been very lucky that my interactions online haven't caused me any personal troubles. But, I have friends who haven't been so lucky. Some have been harrassed on their blogs and at their homes by unscrupulous people who published the names of their critics and called for outrage, rather than address the actual issues raised on the blogs. I am not personally acquainted with the writer of the Mudflats blog, but it is my opinion that the actions of your fellow Democrat, and her representative, Mike Doogan, are petty at best, and reprehensible and dangerous at worse. As the blogger points out, Mr. Doogan has no way to know why she chose to stay anonymous on her blog. She may have an ex-lover/husband who is dangerous, or she may work for a company that doesn't approve of political blogging. But these issues weren't important enough for Doogan to consider. When she criticized him on her blog, he took it upon himself to find out who she was and publish that information in a newsletter to his entire district. These are not the actions of a responsible, caring person who should be making important decisions that could directly affect me or any other American. I ask you to call for his public apology and resignation. If a resignation is not possible, I would ask for the House to publicly reprimand him and strip him of any chairs or positions of honor that he holds. It needs to be made very clear that this betrayal of trust is not acceptable and will not be tolerated in our elected representatives. Thank you for taking the time to read this. I truly appreciate your work and hope to continue watching your accomplishments for years to come. Bethany P. Keeler Dallas, TX Write your congress rep!
https://writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml

A letter to my representative:

To The Honorable Eddie Bernice Johnson:
I want to begin by thanking you for your service to our district. Knowing that you are my representative gives me great pride and encourages me to keep working within Dallas to make progressive dreams into reality.

To this end, I feel a need to bring a disturbing chain of events to your attention. As a blogger and member of the online community, I know all too well the need to keep my identity hidden in certain forums. We all have jobs and families that could be hurt or jeopardized if we’re not careful with the way we present ourselves. I’ve been very lucky that my interactions online haven’t caused me any personal troubles. But, I have friends who haven’t been so lucky. Some have been harrassed on their blogs and at their homes by unscrupulous people who published the names of their critics and called for outrage, rather than address the actual issues raised on the blogs.

I am not personally acquainted with the writer of the Mudflats blog, but it is my opinion that the actions of your fellow Democrat, and her representative, Mike Doogan, are petty at best, and reprehensible and dangerous at worse. As the blogger points out, Mr. Doogan has no way to know why she chose to stay anonymous on her blog. She may have an ex-lover/husband who is dangerous, or she may work for a company that doesn’t approve of political blogging. But these issues weren’t important enough for Doogan to consider. When she criticized him on her blog, he took it upon himself to find out who she was and publish that information in a newsletter to his entire district.

These are not the actions of a responsible, caring person who should be making important decisions that could directly affect me or any other American.

I ask you to call for his public apology and resignation. If a resignation is not possible, I would ask for the House to publicly reprimand him and strip him of any chairs or positions of honor that he holds. It needs to be made very clear that this betrayal of trust is not acceptable and will not be tolerated in our elected representatives.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. I truly appreciate your work and hope to continue watching your accomplishments for years to come.

Bethany P. Keeler
Dallas, TX

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