Couple of things
- Arguably, I think Dennis Felton should be fired, and the sooner the better. Yet, I'm not surprised that his players are defending him because, well, by in large that's what players do. Still, obstacles or no obstacles this season, it's more than apparent that Felton is overmatched in the SEC (the debacle against Ole Miss in the regular season finale was proof of that), and the sooner he's removed from the program, the sooner it can move on to finding a coach who can bring some much-needed success to UGA.
- Well, this is pretty disappointing (and, quite frankly, appalling). I was high on Elliot Spitzer when he took office in New York, but his first-term has been a train-wreck as he's emerged as a poster boy for abuse of power. Capping such an unimpressive term off with involvement in a prostitution ring is, well, par for the course I suppose. He ought to resign.
- Of course, David Vitter should have resigned too, so there's that.
- How does this happen? I'm not saying that facilities like Serenity River's don't need special-use permits, but how is it that no one notified them of this until roughly nine months later? And that we can't grant an emergency waiver to enable them to continue operating in the same capacity they've been doing for the past few months?
- Hillary has a point regarding Florida and Michigan, particularly since I've been more in tune with giving them a re-vote.
- Ikea? Apparently a libertarian haven.
- While I've always favored more of an engaged and strong mayoral position in local government, I have heard many complaints about Melvin Davis's governing style, so it's not shocking to see some folks move to restructure the way that position operates. I would disagree, on a technicality, with Chuck Horton who argues that Davis never catches any flack for putting issues before the commission and then not voting. That's how most divided governments work, and you'll see governors and the president take heat when appropriate. Making the commissioner chair vote on each bill makes that position equal to the rest of the body (which is something they may want to do), but as of now it's set up to give some inkling of divided responsibilities.
- Special place in hell for folks like this.
- The Veep visited Georgia and enjoyed lying to a bunch of rich people, few of whom would be considered 'working families' probably.
- Well, this is pretty disappointing (and, quite frankly, appalling). I was high on Elliot Spitzer when he took office in New York, but his first-term has been a train-wreck as he's emerged as a poster boy for abuse of power. Capping such an unimpressive term off with involvement in a prostitution ring is, well, par for the course I suppose. He ought to resign.
- Of course, David Vitter should have resigned too, so there's that.
- How does this happen? I'm not saying that facilities like Serenity River's don't need special-use permits, but how is it that no one notified them of this until roughly nine months later? And that we can't grant an emergency waiver to enable them to continue operating in the same capacity they've been doing for the past few months?
- Hillary has a point regarding Florida and Michigan, particularly since I've been more in tune with giving them a re-vote.
- Ikea? Apparently a libertarian haven.
- While I've always favored more of an engaged and strong mayoral position in local government, I have heard many complaints about Melvin Davis's governing style, so it's not shocking to see some folks move to restructure the way that position operates. I would disagree, on a technicality, with Chuck Horton who argues that Davis never catches any flack for putting issues before the commission and then not voting. That's how most divided governments work, and you'll see governors and the president take heat when appropriate. Making the commissioner chair vote on each bill makes that position equal to the rest of the body (which is something they may want to do), but as of now it's set up to give some inkling of divided responsibilities.
- Special place in hell for folks like this.
- The Veep visited Georgia and enjoyed lying to a bunch of rich people, few of whom would be considered 'working families' probably.
posted by Jmac at 8:37 AM
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re: Florida and Michigan, we've been talking about this at my blog as well.
One of the more interesting points I've heard in defense of a revote is that in Florida it was a Republican Legislature that voted to violate Democratic primary rules. It'd be kind of screwed up to exclude Florida based on that, but it's also a fact that the vote that took place there is illegitimate. Hence, a revote is the only solution.
FWIW, I favor a complete a revote in both states, whether it's the technically correct thing to do or not (and that's debatable).
Wow. Dems screw up their nominating process and it's the Republicans fault?
A couple of things you should know, as you whip out the Victim card:
The bill to change the primary date was introduced by a Democrat in the Florida Senate.
And the vote was unanimous.
Reggie
Well Reggie, you're right and wrong ...
Michigan's GOP-led legislature voted, against Democratic wishes, to move up its primary. And, in Florida, the Republican House acted first with the Democrats in the Senate following.
Reggie,
You also make a valid point re: the unanimous vote, but it was still a majority-Republican Legislature. The state has a Republican governor who had to sign the bill into law. So yeah, Republicans ultimately bear some of the responsibility, along with Howard Dean and the Florida Dems.
Had Florida been close on the Republican side, the GOP would have had similar problems. And Florida Democrats would have owned some of the responsibility for that.
JMac -
I take a slightly different viewpoint to the Serenity River's situation and I am a little biased because I live in the general neighborhood where they set up shop. Special Use permits are very much needed in these cases because they do have a direct impact on the area residents – much like a fraternity has on it’s neighbors. I for one am glad that the Planning folks took the stand that they did – otherwise, it would have set the precedent that it is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission on these matters.
Yes – these centers are needed and provide a much needed service. But a proper vetting and review process both with the residents and the elected officials is needed because they do impact much more than the confines of the building that they occupy. I am not claiming to be a NIMBY, but these sorts of land use decisions need to be carefully weighed by those this community has placed in positions to make those decisions.
So funny to hear Democrats blame Republicans for their dis-enfranchisement of two large states. Funny, but not unexpected.
Hey JMac; what is a "working family"? I work, does that not count?
Carry on.....
It's not disenfrachisement. It's a process that was known on the front end and which both states decided to violate. That said, the complexities of partisan politics are mitigating factors, and any clown can tell that Hillary's solution (just count Michigan like it happened the first time!) is based on blunt ambition and nothing else. Probably the best thing, given the genuine oddity of the situation, is a revote.
So funny to hear Democrats blame Republicans for their dis-enfranchisement of two large states. Funny, but not unexpected.
Is it funny because it's true to an extent? Particularly in Michigan?
Hey JMac; what is a "working family"? I work, does that not count?
You'll have to ask Dick Cheney, since he was probably using such language to apply to average, middle class wage earners ... you know, the ones who got a $300 check back in 2001 and that was it?
Oh, and I agree Pave. I hope I wasn't coming across as suggesting that they shouldn't have to get a special-use permit since, understandably, I think they should.
My point was that since the facility had - based on my observations - apparently been living in good standing with the surrounding community, wouldn't it be appropriate to issue a temporary waiver, specific to their needs, and then move toward obtaining the necessary permit?
Of course, as the story notes, this is probably a blessing in disguise, so it really isn't that big of a deal.
Ok, JMac. Just keep looking for that vast right wing conspiracy in Michigan, Florida, and probably right there in Athens. Those rascally Republicans just keep messing everything up!
And, I'm not asking Dick Cheney because he "probably" used the term. I was asking you, and as a typical liberal, you gave no answer.
Have a good night!
$30 million, y'all. It could be spent on better things.
Even a mail-in vote, which would be less expensive, still costs a shit-ton of money.
And while I may be a liberal communist whatnot, even I don't always favor wasting money. Even private money.
Ok, JMac. Just keep looking for that vast right wing conspiracy in Michigan, Florida, and probably right there in Athens. Those rascally Republicans just keep messing everything up!
Well, that last line is yours, not mine ... but at least we agree partner.
Still, your inability to, you know, actually read is more than impressive. While Florida can be disputed, you can't argue about Michigan. Democrats didn't want to move up the primary, yet the Republican-controlled legislature did so anyway. How this is a point worthy of debate is, well, beyond me and reveals your ignorance.
I know pathetically non-witty catch phrases are all you folks are good for, but every once in a while try to think. It would be nice to have to try and work to look smarter than you hoss.
And, I'm not asking Dick Cheney because he "probably" used the term. I was asking you, and as a typical liberal, you gave no answer.
Or is it that I actually answered your question, and you just didn't like it, plugged your fingers in your ears and ignored me?
Yep, that seems to be the more likely scenario.
Wow! Touched a nerve.
"Partner" "hoss" "ignorance" "inability to read" "non-witty" and of course, "you folks"
All I did was ask you what a "working family" is, and I get a lot of vitriol. I guess this isn't a place for discussion of ideas after all.
Goodnight, Irene.
Well, as noted, I do believe that I answered your question (middle-class family, typically holding two jobs ... based on the context of the discussion) and you come back at me by saying 'ah, typical liberal, you don't answer the question ...'
So, no nerve touched ... but rather being marveled at your inability to process the answers in front of you. If you want to have an honest discussion of the issues, then come on back around.
If you want to bait people with stupid cliches, then head over to RedState.
And you don't think saying wealthy Republicans and their families don't work isn't a stupid cliche?
It's about as tired a cliche as there is, and patently and demonstrably untrue, to boot. It's about as stereotypically offensive as saying black people eat fried chicken and watermelon.
But, of course, white, Christian Republicans--especially those with money--are always in season.
Reggie
And you don't think saying wealthy Republicans and their families don't work isn't a stupid cliche?
Well, to be fair, that ain't what I said at all. I said the context of the statement in our political dialogue, from both sides, is that 'working families' is used to denote middle-class families and, increasingly, blue-collar families.
If Cheney really meant the folks who go to these $1,000-a-plate fundraisers are 'working families' then I stand corrected, I suppose. But the implication he was giving is that the repeal of the tax cuts would result in a tax increase on middle-class and blue-collar households, and that ain't true at all.
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