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By Reagan Republican

August 9, 2006 2:22 PM | Link to this

Cagle will need the help of the Congressmen.

Cagle will not get my vote and many others either. He will have a tough race ahead.

Bringing John McCain to Georgia will lose him votes.

I can not wait until Martin starts going after Cagle…

By CobbGOPer

August 9, 2006 2:46 PM | Link to this

McCain? Ugh, I wouldn’t vote for McCain if you paid me, and well.

Don’t think he’s a big draw down here, but I could be wrong. Just don’t think he’s the kind of conservative Georgians cozy up to. If you could even call him a conservative…

By Tony

August 9, 2006 2:47 PM | Link to this

Ahhh…Reagan Republican…another crybaby who would rather have a liberal in office than a conservative. His master lost and he got his feelings hurt. Run off to go vote for some non-conservative candidate. Shows you have no principles.

By Reagan Republican

August 9, 2006 3:18 PM | Link to this

Tony, stop your hypocrisy. You said you would not have supported Reed had he won. You had your reason and others have theirs for not supporting Cagle.

You can’t say it is ok for you not to support the nominee but it is not ok for anyone else not to support the nominee.

Just the type of hypocrisy I have come to expect of Cagle and his supporters.

By Tony

August 9, 2006 4:03 PM | Link to this

No hypocrisy here. I cannot support someone who is under investigation for some questionable ethical and legal issues. I cannot support someone who uses his religion to make millions while doing little to nothing to better the image of that religion. I cannot support someone who takes up causes that only better his wallet than the true meaning of those causes. I cannot support someone who deceives Christians on what he is doing. I cannot support someone who comes out and knowingly and repeatedly lies about his opponent saying he broke state and federal laws without backing it up.

You see the difference between me and you is that you are just a crybaby because your guy lost. You use the cover of a sleazy campaign. But yet if that were true and you were principled, you wouldn’t have supported Reed’s lies…but somehow you did and STILL defend someone calling another a multiple count felon without proof. I guess it is not sleazy in your mind to accuse someone of breaking the law without proof. I guess an ethical campaign in endless press releases accusing your opponent of doing questionable things without any fact to back it up. NONE of Reed’s charges and accusations stuck. NONE of what you, Debbie, Philly, and Howard accused Cagle of was true. NONE of the ethics violations or actions you said were illegal were found to be true. Reed and each of you insisted Cagle broke the law. Where are the facts? Where are the charges? Who is actually being investigated for questionable acts right now? Reed. Pot calling the kettle black.

You see I could not support someone who would have dragged the entire ticket down. I could not support someone who would have aided Democrats in raising money due to his own questionable practices. I could not support someone who would have been an absolute burden to the ticket.

So keep claiming hypocrisy all you want. If there is any it is you claiming Cagle ran a sleazy campaign all while you condone what Reed ran. I’m glad the state saw and felt the same way I did.

By travis

August 9, 2006 4:14 PM | Link to this

Finally! The Capitol Clown has been taken down. Her constant accusations of racism and bigotry (which has been her only platform)has come to an abrupt end. Congrats to her constituents! Which ever candidate wins in November may actually get something important done in Washington other than embarassing Georgia and You.

By ZELLOUT

August 9, 2006 5:16 PM | Link to this

Is the saboteur—not good enough to be a traitor like Benedict Arnold—Zell Miller one of Cagle’s fundraisers too?

By gnat

August 9, 2006 5:22 PM | Link to this

ZELL MILLER AND CYNTHIA MCKINNEY are two has-been peas in a pod—what embarassments both were to Georgia! GOOD RIDDANCE as they both go down together

By David

August 9, 2006 6:50 PM | Link to this

It is a fundamental political axiom which has resonated in local, state, and national campaigns. It is an axiom which manifested itself yet again in this week’s 4th District Democratic Congressional Primary: Candidates in the political center can expect a broad base of support, while candidates on the extreme left or right wing fringes have marginalized themselves into a political niche, with a very narrow base of support.

Incumbent Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney’s fierce and sustained criticism of the Bush Administration firmly established McKinney as a fringe candidate on the extreme political left. Following her infamous scuffle with a Capitol Hill police officer, McKinney’s claims of “racial profiling” reaffirmed the popular perception of McKinney as a fringe left extremist, and further alienated a Caucasian electorate which is in denial of racial inequity (and which is quickly offended by the notion that such inequities still exist).

By sharp contrast, DeKalb County Commissioner Hank Johnson campaigned on a centrist platform, curtailed any criticism of the Bush Administration, and sought a broad base of support across the political spectrum (indeed, Johnson received many donations from Republican loyalists). Johnson’s centrist campaign resonated with the broad electorate, while McKinney’s fringe candidacy appealed to only a small niche of the general electorate.

In political science classes this fall, many eager young students will learn Poltiical Axiom Number One. With a lot of free time now on her hands, Congresswoman McKinney may want to consider “going back to school.”

David

By Philly

August 9, 2006 7:18 PM | Link to this

Tony, Cagle has not been elected yet.

You are a hypocrite. You think you have valid reasons for not voting for Reed had he won but no one else can have valid reasons for not voting for Cagle. How is that not being hypocritical? The truth hurts doesn’t it?

By gnat

August 9, 2006 7:59 PM | Link to this

As long as the speaking circuit and lobbyist groups cough up the moolah the Cynthia McKennys and Zell Millers will continue to exude their vitriolic venom.

By Thomas Pyles

August 9, 2006 9:00 PM | Link to this

Cagle will do fine with his fundraisers and with Senator Shafer’s leadership behind him the Republican party in Georgia will return from the wilderness of the right and back to the mainstream.

No more Robertson/Reed nutcases. Thanks you Senator Shafer for orchestrating Cagle’s remarkable win. And for Handel too.

By Tony

August 9, 2006 9:54 PM | Link to this

Valid reasons for not voting for Cagle? Truth hurt? Philly, if you actually HAD a valid reason for not voting for Cagle I’d actually give you a point. The only hurt is a pain in my gluteus maximus from your lack of logic. What LOGICAL reason can you give me for not voting for Cagle? Keep in mind that to be logical, it has to also be applied to your own boy you supported. I’m waiting to see how balanced your standards are…..just like I’m still waiting on a running list of answers from you and Debbie on numerous other issues. I’m not holding my breath though.

By CynicalGeek

August 10, 2006 12:37 AM | Link to this

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By Cletus Snow

August 10, 2006 1:54 AM | Link to this

Cynthia Mckinney and Zell Miller,two peas in a pod,not quite.Mckinneys style is for her body guards rough you up while she does the racist rant. Zell will look you in the eye,punch you in the mouth,and smile for the camera,all at the same time.Not nearly as slimey and low class as that nutbag Mckinney.However, it is true they are both has beens.

By Reagan Conservative

August 10, 2006 6:16 AM | Link to this

Cagle told outright lies about Reed supporting forced abortions and child labor. He is sleazy and will do or say what he needs to get elected . He made his fortune while supposedly serving in the state senate.

I don’t have to explain why to you? Who in the world do you think you are you ?

By Reagan Republican

August 10, 2006 6:20 AM | Link to this

Why conservatives should not vote for Cagle. They are going after Reed supporters in the state senate and also the conservative leadership should Cagle get elected.

From Peach Pundit:

educatedvoterga said, August 9, 2006 @ 4:45 pm I congratulate Senator Shafer and followed his suggestions in the primary and run off. I am only sorry Kemp did not win, thus giving Senator Shafer a perfect record. He has been a very consistent and dependable leader for the party and for the Georgia Senate. I could not think of a more deserving leader for our Senate. He should have run for Lt. Governor himself, but it would be great if the Senators recognized his abilities by making him their majority leader or Pro Tem. I remember when he was defeated by Reed for party chair and even his race for Secretary of State some years ago. I am so glad he kept on working hard for his values. He is a true moderating voice for mainstream Republicans. Perhaps if Senator Cagle runs for governor in four years Senator Shafer can be pursuaged to run for Lt. Governor. In the meantime get rid of the extremest leadership of the legislature and see how far we can go with Senator Shafer.

From Sandy Brothers on Peach Pundit: Those of us who hang around the capitol hear rumors all the time, but it seems clear that Senators Shafer, Rogers, Pearson, and Mullis are planning a palace coup with the help of Cagle who owes them his victory. The only question is which will inherit the top jobs and committees. It seems clear that their intention is to get rid of Majority Leader Williams and President Johnston.

By Tony

August 10, 2006 8:06 AM | Link to this

Reagan Conservative….so you base your entire opinion on a post someone made on Peach Pundit? Do you even know this person who posted? Do you even know if this is fact? You’re going to run off making claims about something you have no clue is fact? How absurd is that? You’re a fool. You’re going to go around making claims because some unnamed person on another board says it’s so. You’re a moron.

Even if it is true, I have NEVER known ANY political movement that has not consolidated like-minded people once they gain power. It is a fact of life. People always put those who agree with them in power. Reed did the same thing when he was chairman….but wait - THAT was OK right? It’s always OK for YOUR guy to do something but you think it’s unfair if someone you disagree does something….good balance and fairness there RC.

By Tony

August 10, 2006 8:18 AM | Link to this

How did Cagle lie? Reed ensured that a policy that protected abortion, prostitution, child labor, and slave wages along with ensuring Communist China could abuse our laws and legally claim to make goods that were labeled made in the USA. Flat out….Reed did absolutely nothing to end this policy and did everything to protect it. Simple…Reed’s actions guaranteed abortion and prostitution continued. What did Reed do to stop it? And by Reed’s own mailers what did he do to make sure these people walked away with Bibles? Was he there at the port handing them out? Nope. He collected his check from one mailing and went back home with a clear conscience….sad.

And you still didn’t explain why it was OK for Reed to repeatedly accuse Cagle of breaking state and federal laws but offer no proof. THAT my friend means Reed was bearing false witness. I guess again, it is OK for your guy to break Ten Commandments but anything that Cagle does is just flat out sleaze.

You don’t have to explain anything to me. And clearly you can’t. You are not capable of explaining anything. You, Philly, Debbie, etc. come on here accusing people of doing things based on hearsay of unnamed people on other message boards. You accuse Cagle of lying about Reed when facts back up what Reed said. You make all of these accusations without backing them up and you hold other people to a standard you yourself cannot live by. So it doesn’t matter who I am. If you make these absurd claims, I will be right here behind you showing the world how insane all of this is. Like Debbie says about Gary Black’s win, the people have spoken and obviously think that Cagle is the better man. So you can either put your little bias and conspiracy theories aside and get on board with getting a conservative elected OR you can go pout and make these absurd and factless claims and run your mouth about things that are not true. Do what you want. But just know that every time you speak lies the truth will be spoken right after you. You see, this is not the party of Cynthia McKinney. There are standards and there are morals here. We’re not about wild claims with no proof. We’re not about hearsay and “it has to be so because POedinGA on junkieweb.net said it was so”. Just read your posts and tell me that everything you say makes sense. It doesn’t. Obviously more people feel the way I do. So you go ahead and pout and do your part to keep liberals in government or climb on board to get all offices in the hands of the GOP. What is it?

By Debbie

August 10, 2006 8:35 AM | Link to this

Ralph Reed nor any Republican or an Democrat for that matter that I know supports child labor or forced abortions. Reagan was against having our labor laws applied to the Mariannas. The same position Reed took.

The ad was an outright lie. Cagle knew Reed did not support child labor or forced abortions, but he did not care if it was the truth or not.

By Mark

August 10, 2006 9:53 AM | Link to this

Aren’t we beating a dead horse? Ralphie lost. He is no longer a pert of this election. It’s time to move on.

By philly

August 10, 2006 10:06 AM | Link to this

I will not vote for Cagle because of his lies in his campaign about the Mariannas.

The Lt. Governor has no real power anyway. We survived Mark Taylor we can survive Martin to make a point.

The Cagle people still attack Reed and are retaliating against the state senators that endorsed Reed.

By Nancy

August 10, 2006 11:43 AM | Link to this

Being a Reed Supporter and a strong Republican activist. I have to laugh at Cagle statement about on personal attacks. His attacks against Ralph Reed were the crulest I have ever heard. As my sister said it was Cain and Abel all over again. By the way Mr Cagel you aren’t helping your chances here by bring in McCain the most hated Republican out there.

By Philly

August 10, 2006 12:33 PM | Link to this

Tony,you are the one that is the hypocrite. What is really funny is that Cagle has not been elected yet and probably won’t be.

As you can tell, there is an awful bit of anger at Cagle out there. Cagle won the battle but lost the war. He twisted facts and use a very negative campaign. More negative than I have seen in the primary. The problem is, Cagle made it almost impossible for Reed people to support him in the general election. Cagle is not trustworthy. I have not seen this much anger in years.

Cagle continues to shoot himself in the foot by aligning himself with McCain.

There were also ethics complaints filed against Cagle that have not been acted upon yet. Just like I am sure ones were filed against Reed that have not been acted upon yet.

I am a Republican, but sometime syou have to put principle above politics and that is what I attend to do.

If Cagle loses, it will send a message about the type of campaign Cagle ran..

By Observer

August 10, 2006 12:44 PM | Link to this

Hummmmmmmmm….sounds to me like philly may have a personal ax to grind with Reed not winning……could it be his position in the senate could be in danger???? Trying to accuse Cagle people of stirring trouble in the senate camp is a sure sign of desperation to me. Try to turn them against aach other……..good plan, but they are not dumb. As bad as Cagle beat Reed…your vote will not be missed. But, it would be good to see all united. Think about it.

By Philly

August 10, 2006 1:09 PM | Link to this

Observer, it is pretty well known that the state senators that supported Cagle will try to retaliate against those that supported Reed.

Shafer is even plotting a coup against Johnson if Cagle wins.

It was anti Reed vote not pro Cagle vote. There will be no crossover votes either this time.

I am not the only one that feels this way. It just keeps snowballing…..

By Philly

August 10, 2006 1:11 PM | Link to this

I can assure you that I do not hold elective office.

If retaliation does occur, grassroots activists will not take it quitely.

By Observer

August 10, 2006 1:37 PM | Link to this

Philly, retaliation…….? EVERYONE knows that with a new leader, i.e., Lt. Gov.,…. change is ALWAYS inevitable. Leadership wants their most trusted people around them. I don’t think anyone would argue that if they were elected to an important office, that they would want the same thing, too. I don’t think it has anything to do with a “coup” as you call it, as much as it has to with do with the usual changing of the guards. All in all…….it will be a great team of leaders! They will do the senate proud!

By Tony

August 10, 2006 1:56 PM | Link to this

So Debbie and Philly still can’t answer simple questions but hurl insults away. Quite sad and humorous at the same time.

Debbie, tell me how Reagan felt the same way. When this issue came forth with Reagan in office, there were not Communist Chinese companies shipping Chinese women and kids in to make clothing to put made in the USA labels on them. When Reagan was President, there weren’t child labor issues, prostitution issues, and abortion issues. So your comparison between Reed and Reagan holds no water. Nice try but start over with a new baseless claim.

The ads were true. Reed did nothing to stop what was common knowledge. He protected a system that allowed prostitution, sweat shops, and abortions. He took the money and didn’t even do what his mailers proclaimed. Where were those Bibles he mentioned? Forget something?

Philly, if the office means nothing why are you so whiney about Reed losing? For something so meaningless and something worth allowing a Dem to keep, you sure have your undergarments in a huge wad. For something so meaningless I’ve never seen someone continuously rant as much as you.

Nancy, I find it quite humorous that you call yourself a GOP activist but come right out and attack Cagle and slam McCain. You have a problem with Cagle attacking Reed but you yourself have no qualms about attacking Cagle and McCain. Double standard? Something that seems to be recurring with you and other cult types out there like Debbie, Philly, Howard, Reagan Conservative. Why is it that one person’s attacks are evil but you can attack away with no hesitation?

Philly, keep repeating your same line. I find it so hypocritical on your part to condemn Cagle but put Reed on a pedestal when Reed did far worse than Cagle. I guess lying to the people of GA and calling your opponent a felon without proof is highly ethical in your book. If this is your principles, you have the principles of Cynthia McKinney. It’s OK for your people to slam, smear, lie, distort…but if the opponent tells the truth however hurtful it may be to you, THAT is sleazy.

So keep on whining and crying about this meaningless office as you say. Keep on contradicting yourselves and showing how you live by double standards. Remind me how a certain lot of you remind me so much of Cynthia McKinney.

By reagan conservative

August 10, 2006 2:15 PM | Link to this

Reagan was against U.S. labor laws being applied to the Mariannas.

Reed sided with the GOP on issue and against Bill Clinton. GOP Congressmen were against the Clinton Plan for the Mariannas.

Cagle knew this and he produced ads that distorted the truth and lied.

Cagle is unworthy of public office.

Tony, you remind me of Cynthia.

Again you are being hypocritical. You had stated you would not support Reed had he won. I have my reasons for not voting for Cagle. It is a matter of character and Cagle does not have any.

By Philly

August 10, 2006 2:18 PM | Link to this

Tony, the attacks were vicious and distortions. I have not seen anything like that. That was one Republican attacking another one.

By Philly

August 10, 2006 2:32 PM | Link to this

Cagle will not be elected, Observer.

By Observer

August 10, 2006 3:00 PM | Link to this

That’s what Reed supporters said about him winning the Republican nomination for Lt. Gov…….philly :)

By Philly/Debbie

August 10, 2006 3:00 PM | Link to this

I am the same person. I am a Vice Chair of the Cobb Republican party under the stellar Chairman of Anthony-Scott Hobbs. I am so hung up on Ralph Reed as is my local party that I will never support Casey Cagle no matter how conservative he is. Call Anthony and ask about me his cell is 404-918-7700

By Observer

August 10, 2006 3:07 PM | Link to this

That’s what Reed supporters said about him winning the Republican nomination for Lt. Gov…….philly :)

By Tony

August 10, 2006 3:11 PM | Link to this

Again Reagan Conservative….the situation was far different when Reagan was President than what was being proposed here. Go back and read. What Reagan called for was completely different than what this bill called for. I’ve already explained and even posted the actual bill but a few of the slow learners here keep claiming that Reagan and Reed were fighting the same battle. I seriously doubt if Reagan was President he would have been on the same page as Reed on this bill.

If Reed sided with the GOP why did he get paid millions to convince a GOP rep to vote against this? That seems a little suspicious does it not?

Reed supported keeping the policy that allowed child labor, sweat shop working conditions, cheap labor, prostitution, forced abortions, and Communist Chinese to profit from the loophole of making clothing marked Made in the USA. Reed ensured that this policy flourished. Reed cannot deny this. You clearly can but the facts speak for themselves.

Again Reagan Conservative….why are you condoning Reed viciously and maliciously calling Cagle a repeat felon when this is not the case? Why is it OK for Reed to repeatedly lie about Cagle and call him a criminal when he’s not? Why is it OK to say Cagle misused his office and made money in the process? I guess Reed and you are above consequences of telling lies. Why is it OK for you and Reed to lie and distort? What makes you better than anyone else? What excuses Reed from telling the truth? Why can’t you just break down and admit Reed lied? Why can’t you do it? Perhaps your little puffed up ego cannot admit that you’re wrong.

So keep ranting about how it’s OK for you and Reed to lie but God forbid anyone else say ANYTHING, even when it is the truth, about your guy.

I change my mind. Go vote for Martin. You fit right in on that side of the aisle.

By Philly

August 10, 2006 3:18 PM | Link to this

I am not Debbie. You can contact me on my email at pmd300zx@gmail.com and I did not post that above.

You must be Brian Lauren posting personal info again. Didn’t you learn your lesson before?

By Philly

August 10, 2006 3:20 PM | Link to this

Brian Laurens, You are a complete moron. I am not Vice Chairman of anything by the way.

By Blue in Georgia

August 10, 2006 3:21 PM | Link to this

I am happy that the Cagle-like tactics used by Hecht backfired on him!

Martin 06!

By Tony

August 10, 2006 4:03 PM | Link to this

I believe Debbie repeatedly claimed Bush and Cheney would intervene and that Reed would win by 10-15%. How are those steak dinners coming by the way?

By Linda

August 10, 2006 5:17 PM | Link to this

Brian , you need to be taken out to the woodshed for those big fat fibs you told. I am a volunteer with the Cobb GOP and I supported Cagle. We all support Cagle now.

Hobbs was neutral and the rest of the officers did support Reed. They support Cagle now. I heard Debbie tell someone that the worst Republican was better than the best Democrat and she was voting for Cagle now.

You just like to instigate trouble and any campaign would be wise to keep their distance from you. I heard one campaign already turned your offer to volunteer.

Young man, you had no right to post someone’s private cell phone number. I think I will look yours up and post it. I have it somewhere.

You had better stay an arms length away from me or I will grab you and turn you over my knee and take a switch to you.

By GLC

August 10, 2006 5:26 PM | Link to this

Zell, “the great pretender”, Miller is indeed a has been. His support is a kiss of death. That is why Perdue and Cagle will lose in November. The people have had enough and they will vote for a change in November!

By GodHatesTrash

August 10, 2006 8:13 PM | Link to this

God hates redneck hillbilly trash. God hates Zell Miller.

What a worthless cowardly shiftless old man.

Trash.

By Blue in Georgia

August 11, 2006 9:28 AM | Link to this

Regarding the Ann Coulter event —

Has the Cobb Galleria contracted anyone to do the post-event Exorcism/Skank removal?

By HallGOP

August 11, 2006 11:26 AM | Link to this

Brian L is a lying loser. Any candidate considering using him, needs to do so at their own risk. He was fired from numerous campaigns, and was recently detained for having a competitors campaign signs in his car. He managed to talk himself out of getting arrested, by claiming that he picked the signs up at the dump, and was going to return them to the campaign.

By Joe T

August 11, 2006 11:35 AM | Link to this

Zell gets lamblasted for doing the same everyone does, expresses his opinion based on his beliefs. All the anger directed towards him by the liberals is because he believes differently than them. And you know what, they can’t understand because they are forever learning and never coming to the knowledge of the truth.Zell is strong and courageous and I’m grateful for his integerity.

By Joe T

August 11, 2006 11:46 AM | Link to this

God doesn’t hate Zell Miller. He even loves the person who wrote the evil message. God is Love.

By Debbie

August 11, 2006 12:25 PM | Link to this

Blue in Georgia, why ask about post-event Exorcism/Skank removal ? Is Hillary going to be making an appearance at the event?

By Blue in Georgia

August 11, 2006 12:38 PM | Link to this

No but I heard you’re going to be there.

By Philly

August 11, 2006 12:50 PM | Link to this

Blue in Georgia, it sounded like you were applying for the job. You must have a lot of experience doing that with your girlfriends.

By liberalandproud

August 11, 2006 1:44 PM | Link to this

Debbie, Philly & Blue: enough already!

By Tony

August 11, 2006 2:10 PM | Link to this

Let me guess….Debbie and Philly are good Christian folks…

By Philly

August 11, 2006 2:13 PM | Link to this

Tony, it is clear from your rantings and ravings that you do not like Christians . Probably an atheist. So who are you to judge?

By Tony

August 11, 2006 3:58 PM | Link to this

Why? Because I question what kind of Christian you are for insulting someone about their girlfriends? If questioning you for your elementary school tirades makes me an atheist, I guess I’m guilty. Like I said, I guess you’re a sparkling example of a good church-going Christian….

As your words say it is clear from your rantings and ravings you do not read the Bible much…if you do you fail to practice much of it.

As for who I am to judge, I guess it is OK for you to judge other people and their girlfriends, but anyone else that judges you makes them an atheist. You have got THE most screwed up logic of anyone I’ve ever talked to.

By Brian

August 12, 2006 3:09 AM | Link to this

I have not posted on this blog before this second. I only found out that I was in the discussion after a google search pulled it up. What are yall referring to. I appreciate the attacks. Who said “Some people will love you, some will hate you, but at least they all know who you are.” It’s a paraphrase.

By Bubba

August 12, 2006 4:42 AM | Link to this

I jumped into a discussion on this site a few days ago because I thought it was an interesting topic. Politics should be considered neither a hobby nor merely an academic discipline, but rather an opportunity for all people live out their values in an arena far bigger than their own home. I now find nothing more than a playground quarrel on this blog, and I think its shameful. Everyone has an opportunity to be heard and many of you are wasting by resorting to personal attacks and petty name-calling. Grow up. Use this forum for sharing real ideas and debating the issues, not slandering individuals.

Despite the displeasure expressed by several of you for Congresswoman McKinney, let us not forget that she has been elected a half-dozen times by the people of her district. Whether you agree with her or not, it seems clear that quite a few people do. Maybe white, middle-class Americans are not in the best position to criticize her views on racism or racial profiling.

I applaud Joe T for his comments above. God loves Dems and Reps alike, and it is childish and ignorant to attack someone’s faith because you disagree on the issues. Leave the individual’s faith to the individual and vote on the issues.

Maybe this week will give some people a chance to cool off and reflect on what they really have to say. I look forward to discussing issues with my fellow Georgians, but not in a place where personal attacks usurp meaningful discussion.

By debbie

August 12, 2006 8:32 AM | Link to this

Brian, you are a liar. You are the one that posted that info about Anthony’s cell number because you were upset that I posted on Peach Pundit that you were fired from the Lamutt Campaign. Very few people have Anthony’s cell number and you are the only one immature enough to do something like that.

And you have posted on here before…You just hide behind a different name and you have posted under your name.

By Brian Laurens

May 28, 2006 02:35 AM | Link to this

I am Brian Laurens… Who calling?

I did a Google search for your name and did not find this blog thread in it.

You are such a liar, that is why campaigns don’t even want you to volunteer with them.

When I did a Google search I found where you had added a line at Wilkepedia about Republican Brian Laurens under Elijay. Really childish and immature and you are 24 years old. Pretty funny that you would do that..

“Ellijay is also home to the famous “Pigs on the Hill” at Col. Pooles BBQ. Ellijay is also home to Republican Brian Laurens. “

This entry is from Wikipedia, the leading user-contributed encyclopedia. It may not have been reviewed by professional editors (see full disclaimer)

By Observer

August 12, 2006 12:05 PM | Link to this

Can’t we all just get along?????? :(

By GLC

August 13, 2006 10:33 AM | Link to this

The following is a response to comments by Joe T and Bubba. Unlike Zell, most people involved in the political process directly or indirectly have not pimped off a political party for forty years, and after achieving a level of success therefrom, trashed it. More than HOPE, an idea he hijacked, Zell will be remembered as one of the best ingrates to enter the political arena. That fact is a relevant issue for discussion because it speaks directly to “opportunism,” which is not guided by a set of “core values.” For students of political science, present and future, Zell can be held up as an example of what politicians should not be.

Finally, he who puts himself out as the one with all the questions and answers set the standards by which he is to be judged. With no ill will, I wish him peace in obscurity, which is where he belongs.

By Rawena Anna Conda

August 13, 2006 2:52 PM | Link to this

Zell Miller and his appointment to the US Senate will be remembered as Roy Barnes biggest mistake as governor.

By HallGOP

August 13, 2006 8:22 PM | Link to this

Brian Laurens was fired from the Lamutt campaign and is now suspended for three years form the Young Republican, he has been asked to resign for his positions in Gilmer county and the 9th district.

By Tony

August 13, 2006 11:15 PM | Link to this

I think you people have given Brian Laurens the opposite of what you intended. He’s become quite a celebrity on this board. People are starting to ask about him. A relative unknown elsewhere, he has now become quite a name all across the state. Maybe I need to get into some alleged trouble to become so popular as to get mentioned on several websites all on politics.

The funny thing about it is that many of the people ready to hang Brian Laurens seem to support politicians and would-be politicians who have done far worse than take opponents campaign signs but yet those people still support those criminals and unethical types. But I’ve grown accustomed to seeing hypocrisy in all forms, shapes, sizes, and geographical locations of this state.

By Republican Dawg

August 14, 2006 4:40 PM | Link to this

Ya’ll lay off of Brian L. Yes, he’s an idiot and yes, he’s not the sharpest tool in the shed. He don’t have a job and he’s trying to get one with somebody, anybody. His antics are well-known and everybody that he has been around knows to keep their distance from this guy. As he gets older, he’ll learn. Too bad he has ruined his reputation, his energy and willingness to serve could be an asset one day.

By Brian Laurens

August 15, 2006 12:38 AM | Link to this

What is funny, is I have no idea what even brought me into this conversation. I do not have time to sit and read every blog as to respond to allegations and rumor mills. So I will not. I wish everyone who reads this well.

Tony, what other blogs am I being mentioned in? I know Peach Pundit, any others? Thanks. Have a great day.

Brian Laurens

By HallGOP

August 15, 2006 11:32 AM | Link to this

Brian, When are you going to admit that you have made so very bad mistakes, and try to find a way to make amends. You know that these are not rumors.

By Tony

August 15, 2006 12:49 PM | Link to this

HallGOP,

Are you his judge? Can you say you’re a saint? Let’s know your name so we can judge your past.

Why are you and a few others so concerned with Brian Laurens? I swear you’d think he was some high ranking elected official to get so much attention.