Ross, a Joplin resident, is charged with conspiring to plant cocaine on his opponent in the Republican primary Louise Secker.
Ross defeated Secker by 32 votes. After his arrest, Ross withdrew from the race and the Jasper County Republican Central Committee selected Secker to be his replacement.
It's funny imagining him thinking about this situation for the rest of his life. Wanted to win, tried cheating to win, the cheating part didn't work but he won any ways, even though the cheating part didn't work he's still suffering the consequences of cheating, opponent ends up taking his spot.
ReplyDeleteLife... it finds a way.
What ever happened to letting the voters decide?
ReplyDeleteThe Funny Thing Is - Everyday that you Wake Up and Get Out of Bed - You are Winning - Anything more you do that is Positive in Life - Is Icing on the Cake. Why Cheat and Steal or Commit Crimes - Just to Lose it All - and those that do will Eventually be Caught and Held Accountable! Chasing Fame and Fortune is a Fleeting Pursuit because external validation and material wealth are unstable, temporary, and ultimately unable to provide deep, lasting fulfillment. Thomas Ross will forever be known and always wear the Scarlett "L" for LOSER! His wife, 2-Children, his extended Family and Friends will carry his Burden for LIFE! WAS IT WORTH IT?
ReplyDeleteWas Thomas Ross, such a Psychopathic Narcissist that his Ego could not stand the thought of losing that he would jeopardize everything in his Life, His Future, His Wife, His Children, His Extended Family, His Friends. His Speeches about Missouri, Leadership, Family Focus, Grass Roots - - Was just a Cheap Trick a Pack-Of-Lies an Illusion he was trying to Present. His True Character showed in his complete inability to rationalize and see things without his rose-colored glasses and the hype he believed and saw in himself. His Fall is Textbook and should be seen by all what to avoid! One of the Big Problems is that people like Thomas Ross may never figure it out - how his Actions have affected so many close to him for the Rest of Their Lives - Actions have Consequences- Learn to Heed the Warning!
ReplyDeleteHe'll bounce back
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