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Not on Facebook — County Chair Jason Davis stands outside the Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center in DeLand, as he talks about a controversy surrounding his Facebook page.
By Pat Andrews
posted Jan 23, 2013 - 5:33:03pm
Volusia County Chair Jason Davis said he's used his Facebook account only sporadically, but that was enough to cause a stir about his posts, including comments that showed his Tea Party inclinations.
Davis shut down his Facebook account Jan. 22, in the face of controversy regarding some posts Davis said he didn't even make. Davis characterized the flap as a tempest in a teacup.
"I'm not a big social-media fan, anyway," he said.
Davis spoke with The Beacon Jan. 23 at the County Administration Building, as he awaited the arrival of a television-news crew determined to interview him on the same topic.
The Daytona Beach News-Journal also covered the story, reporting about posts on Davis' Facebook profile stating "Jason Davis shared Death Before Disinformation's photo."
The Death Before Disinformation Facebook page claims to be devoted to "the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth," with links to other pages and news articles that discuss alleged abuses such as "military spending to create drugged-out super soldiers" and the use of high-tech citizen tracking by the U.S. government.
Links to other pages also appeared on Davis' profile page — including a page that claimed the federal government was behind the Sandy Hook school shootings and 9-11, staging both incidents to create reasons to take guns away from citizens.
Davis said he posted none of these links.
"I was told people can get on your timeline and post things. It can look like you posted them," David said.
The county chair said he has seldom used Facebook at all recently. He said he would rather talk with people on the telephone or meet face to face.
While Davis said he is an ardent supporter of the right to bear arms, he doesn't give credence to government conspiracies, he said.
"My heart goes out to the people who lost children at Sandy Hook," Davis said.
He added, "To all the readers, I apologize if anyone was offended."
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The Daytona Beach News Journal should never be trusted, it is a political rag.
Remember when they went bankrupt and had to layoff?
Remember how much the Lively Arts Center Inc. got from ECHO in millions.
Look up the Lively Arts Center Inc on Guidestar.com see what their value was and what they sold for...then research how much money ECHO gave them and thier relationship with the DBNJ INC.
Is the Daytona Beach News Journal Inc. a political business as well as a newspaper?
Reseach why they went bankrupt it is an interesting story.
The Daytona Beach News Journal should never be trusted, it is a political rag.
Remember when they went bankrupt and had to layoff?
Remember how much the Lively Arts Center Inc. got from ECHO in millions.
Look up the Lively Arts Center Inc on Guidestar.com see what their value was and what they sold for...then research how much money ECHO gave them and thier relationship with the DBNJ INC.
Is the Daytona Beach News Journal Inc. a political business as well as a newspaper?
Reseach why they went bankrupt it is an interesting story.
Fake Skeptics & The "Conspiracy Theorist" Slur
"too busy" to look into the conspiracy theories.
I understand people can put things on your facebook page, but if you think for one minute this right wing nut job tea party extremist Gov. Scott protege doesn't fully agree with all that **** on his facebook, then you are quite gullible.
HOW people keep electing such backward thinking, arrogant good ole boys is beyong my comprehension.
If somebody wants to destroy you nowadays, they can start with the social media such as Facebook or hacking into your emails. Mr.Davis would be better off with staying off the digital world when you're in politics and especially if you're a conservative. I wouldn't be surprised at all if someone from the media posted these things just so they can hang Mr. Davis.
What's next Beacon? You're going to post the names of gun owners in your area too?
If this is credible reporting, wonder why no one reports about the DUI received by the ex wife of the editor of the Daytona paper immediately following their divorce?
Time someone kept an eye on the people who delight in publishing such nonsense about elected officials trying to do a job.
Milos 100% correct "critical thinking"!
Don't worry about the local "presstitute media" as they are interested in scoops and ratings.
Do your homework, Know the Facts, and excersise your ability to Think Critically.
Plenty of independent media on the web, it's all about perspective. Stop the excessive spenging and lower the "SLAVES'" Taxes.
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