Schafer claims he was contacted by a supporter to take down the sign, but "KBTX spoke with the property owner and the person living in the house on Friday. Both said that the Aldriches asked for permission to put the sign on their property."whoop_2004 said:
His reply in the comments section of the KBTX page is even more interesting and shady...full disclosure I voted for this guy and wish I could change my vote...
During the past 24 hours, my opponent and his wife have been spreading rumors about me as Election Day nears. Our campaign has the momentum, and they are desperately trying to disrupt what will be a victory for us on Tuesday night.
I was contacted last weekend by a supporter asking me to remove an elevated campaign sign located in their neighborhood without permission. I did so on Tuesday evening following a run. I shared this information with CSPD this afternoon.
I did not steal a sign. From the photo, it is clear I removed the sign myself using my vehicle on a busy street in view of both traffic and neighboring homes.
Clearly, this was a setup by my opponent and his wife. It is too convenient for a sign to be placed at a rental house within the view of a hidden game camera.
I will not allow my reputation to be disparaged by my opponent and his wife as they have done to so many other good people in this community. Many people warned me about their tactics, but I will not allow the voters of Precinct 1 to be held hostage by dirty politics. This may be their way of retaining power, but I will not indulge their gutter politics any longer.
There are so many important issues facing the Brazos Valleyboth health dangers and an economic crisis. I'm running to address these issues for the voters of Precinct 1, and I will continue to focus on you and your wellbeing. I'm looking forward to starting a new era of politics in Brazos County with you on Tuesday evening.
The Eagle publishes new, local stories on Saturday/Sunday? Who knew...Hendo said:
This looks bad.
However, I look through the Eagle (at home and online) and see nothing. What am I missing? The KBTC story was early evening. The local paper had no idea? Seems like a decent size story.
This should leave a mark.
Will check back to see what his cheerleaders have to say.
Schaefer deserves this week's dumbest-person-in-town trophy. His explanation about how & why he came to possess his opponent's campaign sign is pretty lame and reminiscent of one offered by a judge who was busted for soliciting prostitution. Upon hearing the tape recording of the 'transaction,' the judge explained that he was conducting a social experiment in order to be better equipped to evaluate the veracity of defendants and witnesses who appeared in his court.txgardengirl said:
It's option 1
The sign had been stolen/removed without permission several times so a game camera was set up. I don't think anyone would have anticipated this outcome.
For the old timers, night time sign stealing/damaging has been an expensive game played over the years. It's well known so to think that he would go at night and remove a sign to help someone is definitely a stretch. Especially when it's his opponents sign. This was an old game years ago!
BUT, what glares at me is that on Thursday the school board president stated to media that he hoped someone was caught and it shouldn't be happening then the next day admitted to doing it after police spoke to him with the pictures? And he demands an apology for being set up?
It's like someone handed him a shovel to dig a deeper hole!
Good for video! The racial hoax guy and now this dumbass.AggiePhil said:
Sounds like he's in major denial. Even when confronted with video, he doubles down and makes counter-accusations. Very interesting!
Did you miss this part?MTTANK said:
When I first heard about this, my first question was did he himself remove it. I asked this because it's near impossible to imagine him doing something so dumb. You might be able to convince me he had someone doing it for him, but not him rolling up and snatching a sign in his personal vehicle. We are talking about a very intelligent individual. To be clear, I don't know him personally but have been around him and know of him. I'm sure I'll get slammed for posting this, but it just doesn't make sense to me. Maybe he's gone off the deep end all of the sudden, but otherwise it is a hard sell.
Race hoax is a lot worse than stealing signs. Wouldn't mind if all political signs were stolen as they are all annoying and unnecessaryTChaney said:Did you miss this part?MTTANK said:
When I first heard about this, my first question was did he himself remove it. I asked this because it's near impossible to imagine him doing something so dumb. You might be able to convince me he had someone doing it for him, but not him rolling up and snatching a sign in his personal vehicle. We are talking about a very intelligent individual. To be clear, I don't know him personally but have been around him and know of him. I'm sure I'll get slammed for posting this, but it just doesn't make sense to me. Maybe he's gone off the deep end all of the sudden, but otherwise it is a hard sell.
Friday, CSPD detectives confirmed to KBTX that Schaefer admitted to taking the sign. Police said if the municipal court accepts the case, they could issue a summons charging him with theft of property, a Class C misdemeanor, because the cost of the sign is $100 or less.
It was monumentally stupid just to steal the sign. At this point he's barely above the local race hoaxer by at least admitting he did it. But not to be outdone he takes it further. How stupid can you be to double down on it and demand an apology from your opponent for stealing his sign? This borders on absolute insanity in my opinion.
Yes, step aside & withdraw would be the proper thing to do.meinkee said:
I know both Schaefer and Aldrich, not socially but through professional and charitable pursuits and have always liked and respected both. I have not followed the race as it is not my precinct. I am , though, pretty disappointed in sign stealing. It is illegal and juvenile. Schaefer has embarrassed himself and his family and he should step down from the race as well as the school board. Not modeling behavior anyone wants at those levels.
MTTANK said:
I have enjoyed your posts on the politics boards TCHANEY, and am in the same camp as you. I have not researched this subject much at all, just making an observation. Seems Crazy. I did understand he removed the sign, I just have a hard time believing he did it without someone asking him to like he mentioned. Crazy world we seem to live in, so who knows.
I agree with that actually. Crazy.toolshed said:MTTANK said:
I have enjoyed your posts on the politics boards TCHANEY, and am in the same camp as you. I have not researched this subject much at all, just making an observation. Seems Crazy. I did understand he removed the sign, I just have a hard time believing he did it without someone asking him to like he mentioned. Crazy world we seem to live in, so who knows.
Again, why would he go remove his competitor's sign?? If some asked him to, and he knew it wasn't his, leave it along. He's not responsible for where his competition's sign is placed, and he shouldn't be removing it, period. If it's really an issue, let the city know or call the other campaign, plain and simple.
No developer or home builder should be on the school board either.Oogway said:
Theft is wrong.
Someone who thinks it is no big deal may decide that other things are also no big deal.
Not a big fan of Schaefer in the development business being in charge (with the other commissioners) of the roads, bridges, and maintenance of the county w/o divesting of personal interest. Especially if he has now acted in a less than honest manner.
Have to agree on the signs being annoying. That was a big plus (for me) of Elizabeth Cunha running for City Council. She doesn't do any of that: All business, all for the taxpayer, what's not to like about that?!
