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By Uncle Jessie

October 20, 2006 11:20 AM | Link to this

Governor, Saturday is the start of deer season and Oaky Woods WMA, where we used to hunt, has been sold to yore real estate developer friends to build condos fer Yankees. Where can us pore boys go to hunt?

By Nick

October 20, 2006 11:50 AM | Link to this

Why is it that every time I click on a race in the ajc candidate guide, I don’t get the incumbent first, but the republican candidate, every single time?

By cman

October 20, 2006 1:46 PM | Link to this

It was a law passed by Democrats that all canidates of the current Governor’s Party (Republican) be listed first on the ballot. The AJC is simply listnig the candidates in order of how they will appear on the ballot. This will be the first year Republicans are listed first so it will be interesting to see if it has an effect on the outcome of the election.

Another hilarious past attempt by the Democrats to keep Republicans out of office which is now back-firing on them.

By steve

October 20, 2006 4:00 PM | Link to this

I have a general comment on Sonny’s do list. He has to have a Sonny do list because for the past four years he has done nothing good. He has cut state budgets and consequently state services for those who need it most. He did give his big business buddies huge tax breaks, took money away from hospitals for providing care to the poor and then in an election year he trys to look good….my Sonny do is for you to lose to Taylor!

By Way-to-go-Mary Perdue

October 23, 2006 1:25 PM | Link to this

Oh, please!

Did the AJC question the validity of Hillary Clinton’s getting involved in HER husband’s campaign? Of course not! This just opens another avenue for the Dems to get a chance to criticize the Gov. An article Sat. featured the Dems whining about Perdue’s postcards with absentee voting applications. The first time I saw this tactic used years ago, it was by a Democrat…I know that they didn’t get any criticism or negative coverage over it.

I have met Mary Perdue and she is “Georgia’s Sweetheart.” The Dems are just jealous of the Perdue’s reflection of Family Values, which is in sharp contrast to his opponent.

CLEVER ADs! I really love the Perdue TV ads this time around. “SONNY DO” is making the Dems cringe in pain (measured in how mean-spirited their comments). Certainly more appealing than “Mark’s Myths.”

By GC

October 23, 2006 2:39 PM | Link to this

Responsible citizenship requires going beyond clever ads to get the facts in making a decision about which candidate to vote for. Lack of due diligence on the part of voters have embolden monied candidates and parties. It has given them the arrogance to believe that with enough money they can overcome poor performance and questionable ethical behavior.

As citizens we treat our elected officials as if they are celebrities, which they are not. They seek our advice when they want to get elected and trash it when they are governing. When their conduct or performance are questioned it becomes an issue of “disrespect.” Under our form of government, the citizen, not the elected official is suppose to be supreme. That
will become a fact when larger numbers of us go beyond the clever ad campaigns and get the facts to make our decisions on voting day.

By BE INFORMED

October 23, 2006 3:18 PM | Link to this

Good comment GC! Speaking of the arrogance, and thinking all they need is money, why do you think Republican Congressman Tom Price (6th) refuses to debate his challenger Steve Sinton? (a) Because he’s rich, and money will vote with money? (b) The GOP told him to keep his mouth shut on the issues to avoid embarrassment (c) He know’s he’ll get his butt kicked if he actually answers questions publicly with his challenger there.

By Debbie

October 24, 2006 8:44 AM | Link to this

Why should Price debate a candidate that was so incompetent that he was campaigning in areas outside of his district? Sinton was campaigning in South Cobb and that area has never been in his district?

Sinton needs to stick to helping run Air America.

I love the ads with Mary Perdue. Gov. Perdue has a huge asset in his wife and he would be crazy not to put her in ads.

I doubt very seriously if you see any Taylor ads with his wife in it. She is too busy socializing with Nancy Pelosi.

By BE INFORMED

October 24, 2006 10:42 AM | Link to this

Debbie, Tom Price should debate Steve Sinton to explain why he does not support US Troops with his votes! The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) Action Fund rated sitting congressmen on issues that affect US Troops and military families and they gave Price a big fat “F!” Check it out here: http://capwiz.com/iava/bio/?id=2572&lvl=C&chamber=H

Perhaps Steve Sinton has something to say about how Americans are treating our Troops and military families — you know, beyond that $2, made-in-china magnet you have on your car.

By Debbie

October 24, 2006 11:11 AM | Link to this

There are a lot of troops and others that would disagree with IAVA. Steve Sinton is an Air America hack that did not even take time to find out where his district boundaries are. We are at war and don’t need a Congressman that requires on the job training.

Tom Price has voted many times to support our miltary.

An excerpt from the Marietta Daily Journal endorsement:Oct-19-2006

Marietta Daily-Journal Endorses Congressman Price for Re-election

On October 18, 2006, the Marietta Daily-Journal endorsed Congressman Tom Price (R-GA-06) for re- election. In case you missed it, here are key excerpts from the endorsement: U.S. Rep. Tom Price (R-Roswell, east Cobb) has been a dependable conservative vote on such matters as the war on Islamic terror, the war in Iraq, tax cuts, tort reform and immigration reform.

He is a believer in keeping our military forces as robust as possible.

Rep. Price supported the Bush tax cuts, which are responsible in large part for the surging economy we’ve experienced in recent years.

He feels “That the key to addressing the immigration problem is by finally getting control of our Southern border. Once that is done, the related issues will begin to help solve themselves.”

“We also think that, especially in light of the alternatives, Cobb voters will see fir to return Tom Price to Congress.”

Oct-19-2006

Marietta Daily-Journal Endorses Congressman Price for Re-election

On October 18, 2006, the Marietta Daily-Journal endorsed Congressman Tom Price (R-GA-06) for re- election. In case you missed it, here are key excerpts from the endorsement:

By BE INFORMED

October 24, 2006 11:28 AM | Link to this

Debbie, I think an incumbent should be willing to discuss and defend his voting record in an OPEN FORUM, inlcuding votes that screw reservists (fighting full time now) out of health care while raising his own pay and enjoying cushy benefits. I think voters should inform themselves, and decide based on what is important to THEM, not based on your little tale of getting lost in Cobb County.

Personally, I think our troops and military families deserve better than the treatment they’ve been getting. That’s one of MY core values, and I’m ready to give Sinton a chance. But I’m sure you have your own agenda to serve.

By Philly

October 24, 2006 12:27 PM | Link to this

Whenever a candidate qualifies to run for office, he should know where his district boundaries are. Steve Sinton did not and was campaigning in the wrong area.

I have some issues with Congress but would never cast my vote for someone associated with Air America. Nor would I cast my vote for someone that did not even bother to find out where his district was. That was a complete lack of preparedness.

Tom Price should not waste his time debating Sinton. Would be a waste of time. Price is better off in D.C

By BE INFORMED

October 24, 2006 12:34 PM | Link to this

Is that all you’ve got? You SAY Mr. Sinton got lost while campaining a large district, and his brother started a radio station that didn’t carry Limbaugh or Hannity? Lord, no Rush? No Hannity? GASP! That’s it? AN INCUMBENT SHOULD DEFEND HIS RECORD AND ANSWER QUESTIONS OPENLY. Why is Doctor Price afraid to do that?

By Mr. Candidate

October 24, 2006 1:39 PM | Link to this

I volunteered several times with the Sinton Campaign, and just to set the record straight; someone in Steve’s campaign handed a flyer out to a person who said that they “lived in Marietta” but did not say that they lived in South Cobb. Thinking they might be in the district, a young volunteer handed this person a Steve Sinton Flyer. I just think it’s important to get your facts straight before you run your mouth about something you clearly know nothing about.

By Luke Skywalker

October 24, 2006 1:44 PM | Link to this

May the force be with you, Debbie. What is your position with the Price campaign? It is so obvious you are a Price operative and not a bonafide citizen writing with concern for the politics of Georgia. For you to say Price debating SINTON isn’t worth his time is an insult to the constituents in the 6th district. What is the matter with you? Every voter, every citizen in the 6th district should have the right in an open forum to hear Price defend his positions as an elected representative for the past two years! With so much DISCONTENT with the policies of this administration and the conduct of this Republican controlled Congress, the people have every right to DEMAND that PRICE agree to an Open Forum debate with his opponent. How dare he play chicken with the voters of this district and hide and seek to boot.

By Jake

October 24, 2006 1:50 PM | Link to this

How many of you really care whether a right or left leaning newspaper endorses one candidate over another! I don’t pay any attention to them. I want to read articles written by fair reporters and published to INFORM the voters about the positions and record of the candidate and incumbents. This Republican Congress has failed the test of its own party and left them dangling and divided. It makes me sick to think this Bush War plan is to leave it go and let the next president clean it up. That is what I call Cut & Run!

By Jarrod

October 24, 2006 2:44 PM | Link to this

Sonny’s Money is for TV ads galore, Money for big signs at big locations, money in the coffer from lobbying interests, isn’t that how this Republican Congress got int trouble and corrupted?… money money money and favors and campaigns. The bigger the signs, the frequency of the commercials - you can bet the bigger the payback expected. We need real campaign finance reform to return all government levels to the people and not those that are rich enough to run or corrupt enough to get lobby money.

By Michael

October 24, 2006 3:52 PM | Link to this

The candidate’s wives? Are you serious? Oh yeah, redneck state.

By John Sullivan

October 24, 2006 6:17 PM | Link to this

Folks,

Steve Sinton has never walked the streets outside of his district canvassing as Debbie implies. I went back to a previous e-mail from her. I believe this comes from a volunteer at the North Georgia Fair that gave a piece of literature to a voter that was in District 6 in the last election, and who was re-districted out in this election.

No person running for any office has the time to walk around outside his or her district to campaign. Don’t make yourself look so stupid.

Stick to the facts - Price was given an F from Iraq Veterans for his votes in Washington. That is worth talking about. Not a nice volunteer who gave a piece of literature to a voter outside the district.

By the way, all candidates do that all the time - it is called fundraising. They reach beyond district boundaries.

Price voted against stem cell research 3 times. That is something worth talking about.

By Debbie

October 25, 2006 8:44 AM | Link to this

I never said he was walking himself. I said he was campaigning in South Cobb. Sinton people WERE going door to door in South Cobb and the literature you spoke of , was from an Austell resident directed at voters in South Cobb. Don’t even try to deny it! And yes, I know that when Tom Price ran in 2004 he went door to door himself.

What is worth talking about is the fact Sinton openly brags about helping to start Air America Radio. Want to see what Sinton stands for go to their web site.

I am not nor have I ever been associated with the Price campaign.

I am a GOP activist and I despise left wing bleeding heart liberals that try to pretend they are conservative just to get elected.

Funny how you mentioned that web site and group The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). Another prime example of a left wing group using duplicity to appear to be a conservative group. The truth about the backers of this site was hidden in many layers and it just tool a bit of time to uncover it. I am not a bit suprised the Sinton Campaign is using duplicity in order to deceive voters.

Jonah Sachs is one of the people behind this site. Here is the info on him: When you do a google search for Jonah Sachs, you find some very interesting things about his politics. Very left wing. http://www.satyamag.com/may05/sachs.html

Free Range Activism: The Art of Marketing Social Change The Satya Interview with Jonah Sachs

Millions of viewers worldwide took the red pill in The Meatrix and learned the truth about factory farming. With flash animation and the power of the Internet, the Washington DC-based design firm Free Range Graphics took an unpleasant and complex subject and turned it into the most popular item in cyberspace.

Free Range Graphics essentially mixes creative consultancy and design to sell ideas for social change. Clients have included larger nonprofits like Greenpeace, the ACLU, Amnesty International, and political campaigns like Dean for America and Kerry for President. Free Range also reaches out to spread the messages of smaller organizations and donates their services through their Gratitude Grants. From conflict diamonds to CAFTA, Free Range’s campaigns convey a powerful, simple message that you want to pass on to your friends, an effect called ‘viral marketing.’ Free Range co-founder, Jonah Sachs spoke with Sangamithra Iyerabout their ‘sales’ strategies and art of marketing social change.

I went to your web site and clicked on contact. the email address was iava.org. I then went to www.samspade.org and put in iava.org to see who the owners were.

this is what came up :Domain ID: D2247528-LROR Domain Name: IAVA.ORG Created On: 22-Oct-1998 04: 00: 00 UTC Last Updated On: 18-Feb-2006 00: 38: 58 UTC Expiration Date: 21-Oct-2007 04: 00: 00 UTC Sponsoring Registrar: Go Daddy Software Inc. (R91-LROR) Status: CLIENT DELETE PROHIBITED Status: CLIENT RENEW PROHIBITED Status: CLIENT TRANSFER PROHIBITED Status: CLIENT UPDATE PROHIBITED Registrant ID: GODA-015913355 Registrant Name: Kristin Klein Registrant Organization: Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America Registrant Street1: 770 Broadway 2nd Floor Registrant Street2: Registrant Street3: Registrant City: New York Registrant State/Province: New York Registrant Postal Code: 10003 Registrant Country: US Registrant Phone: 1.2129829699 Registrant Phone Ext.: Registrant FAX: Registrant FAX Ext.: Registrant Email: info@optruth.org

I did a search on sam spade for optruth.org and came up with this: Asked whois.pir.org:43 about optruth.org)

Domain ID: D104532864-LROR Domain Name: OPTRUTH.ORG Created On: 15-Jun-2004 13: 39: 43 UTC Last Updated On: 19-Feb-2006 00: 36: 17 UTC Expiration Date: 15-Jun-2007 13: 39: 43 UTC Sponsoring Registrar: Go Daddy Software Inc. (R91-LROR) Status: CLIENT DELETE PROHIBITED Status: CLIENT RENEW PROHIBITED Status: CLIENT TRANSFER PROHIBITED Status: CLIENT UPDATE PROHIBITED Registrant ID: GODA-015913736 Registrant Name: Jonah Sachs Registrant Organization: Registrant Name: Jonah Sachs Registrant Street1: Registrant Organization: Free Range Graphics Registrant Street1: 1 Registrant Street2: 01 Registrant Street2: Registrant Street3: Registrant City: Washington Registrant State/Province: District of Columbia Registrant Postal Code: 20009 Registrant Country: US Registrant Phone: 1.2022345613 Registrant Phone Ext.: Registrant FAX: Registrant FAX Ext.: Registrant Email: mcarthur@freerangegraphics.com

By Rawena Anna Conda

October 25, 2006 9:57 AM | Link to this

I would like to point out that Tommy Price sent me his right-wing-neocon accomplishment flyer directly from his congressional office. I do not live in his 666th district. How incompetent is that? Do you really want such gross negligence to continue to represent you?

Tommy doesn’t even know where is district is and he “represnts” it?

This is a true story, I do get literature from his office and I don’t live in the 6th district.

By Kari

October 25, 2006 10:48 AM | Link to this

Debbie, your ranting and raving does not reflect well on you. As a Sinton volunteer, I know what literature they have and not one piece is geared or addressed to any specific area in the 6th - i.e., To all Austell residents — etc. so you are totally making this crap up. However, that being said, there are volunteers that make mistakes in every campaign in their enthusiasm for a candidate or just a lack of knowledge. I can tell you for a fact that Price volunteers have been systematically removing Sinton yard signs placed in legitimate areas. I never understand this action by volunteers on either side. Don’t do this - it is so tacky and unfair and I think there is a plan to monitor and videotape several of these locations where signs are disappearing.

And if Price has something to say, let him agree to the debate with SINTON and say it up front and to his face and let the people decide between them. Using you in a blog to carry his points is just more Price hide and seek and playing chicken. And you are a Price operative, I have no doubt trying to insert your venom in this blog. Give the rest of us a rest from your rhetoric and long diatribes.

By debbie

October 25, 2006 12:30 PM | Link to this

The flyer exists and it is from a resident in Austell to other South Cobb voters. In fact I still have it somewhere and could find it and give you her name.

In every election, signs on all sides get stolen by volunteers that have nothing to do with the campaign. That is an unfortunate fact.

I am not a Price operative. I am a GOP operative and don’t like liberals trying to mislead voters into thinking they are conservative as Sinton is doing by using that veteran web site. You are a Sinton operative trying to insert your venom and trying to deliberately deceive voters into believing Sinton is conservative. Sinton is a social liberal. YOU give it a rest.

Price does not need to debate anyone. He is the frontrunner by a long shot. Many candidates in Tom’s position also refuse to debate. Would you like me to start naming Democrats that do not debate?

The Sixth District is a conservative/moderate district. They will not elect someone that will support Nancy Pelosi.

By RAC

October 25, 2006 12:53 PM | Link to this

You mean you WORK outside of the home Debbie?! I am aghast! Won’t the Women Agaist Social Progress (WASP) have an official hissy fit?

By John Sullivan

October 25, 2006 12:57 PM | Link to this

Steve Sinton spoke at a candidates forum in east cobb in the primary and told the crowd of mostly republicans he did not support Pelosi either. I would say that is pretty conservative. I was there, so this if first hand info. His answers to the audience were consistently conservative on fiscal issues, and moderate on social.

Debbie - find another target. You don’t know anything about this candidate. Your attack is based on supposition and no facts. Tell you what, why don’t you visit him at this office. He is open to all constituents of the 6th district, unlike Price. Get the facts before you continue to spread lies and rumors. Surely you must know that negative campaigns hurt the candidate people are trying to support. I imagine Tom would appreciate you backing off as well. My neighbor, a Republican, reads this column and you have personally turned him off of Price. His comment, if these are Tom’s operatives, I am with the wrong guy. He will not vote Sinton, but he is not going to vote Price either.

However, based on the amount of energy you spend on Sinton - you are clearly threatened by the man.

By John Sullivan

October 25, 2006 1:03 PM | Link to this

I called the Sinton headquarters and spoke with the advertising director. He confirmed what Kari said, there is not a single piece of literature in the entire campaign that is targeted to any specific area. I am certain this campaign does not have that kind of budget, as common sense would dictate.

You finally lost the rest of your credibility. Do Tom Price a favor, go focus on another campaign. You really make him look bad.

By elizabeth

October 25, 2006 1:11 PM | Link to this

I actually think Debbie is Tom Price is drag. He is the only person I know who is this far out of touch with reality.

Since he is in the leadership in Washington, perhaps this is the reason he continues to cover us the Page scandal. There are the rumors that have been around for years - hummmmm.

Tom actually believes he supports the troops, but the Iraq veterans failed him with an F.

By elizabeth

October 25, 2006 1:17 PM | Link to this

Better yet, I invite you to find the Sinton piece you claim to have, scan it, and put it up for public display. Beware of forgery, however. You will not be able to produce what does not exist for Austell.

Give us all a break.

By RAC

October 25, 2006 1:19 PM | Link to this

Tom Price is a lesbian?

By John Sullivan

October 25, 2006 1:22 PM | Link to this

Elizabeth, thanks. I needed a laugh today.

By Philly

October 25, 2006 1:32 PM | Link to this

The flyer does exist and I saw it. It was copied and it was a lady from Austell asking other residents from South Cobb to vote for Steve Sinton and it was being handed out at the Democratic Booth at the North Georgia State Fair so quit your deception. They were laughing about it at the Cobb GOP Booth.

As far as the veteran site, I read what Debbie posted. You guys are so disgusting trying to fool voters. That is a left wing site run by left wing nuts. I researched what Debbie said and it is true. You are truly despicable spreading outright lies about Price.

Desparation breeds desparate measures huh Sinton?

Why do you Sinton supporters keep avoiding Sinton’s positions. He is LIBERAL on social issues. He is pro choice, in favor of gay marriage, wants to repeal the Bush Tax Cut…

By Philly

October 25, 2006 1:34 PM | Link to this

John Sullivan and Elizabeth aka sinton staffers, you can quit trying to silence debate on this blog. I love what Debbie has to say and encourage her to keep on. I love to see bleeding hearts like you put on the defensive…

By betty boop

October 25, 2006 1:44 PM | Link to this

Well, I decided to get back into this after a hiatus. I think we all appreciate Debbie. Price in drag, don’t think so — I actually think he has just a touch more class than that — not much, just a little.

What I see here is a terribly threatened supporter (operative) who realizes as we all do, that her boss, idol, lover, whatever, doesn’t have a leg to stand on. He has done absolutely nothing to benefit the district, he has rubber stamped party policies in a morally bankrupt party, and he has been vitually invisible during the campaign cycle — but then he has been virtually invisible during his entire tenure. The reason he will not debate Steve Sinton is because he knows he will lose that debate.

I think of my own community, Roswell, and it makes me so angry that there are transportation projects which are seriously needed to make our roads safer and help with the awful gridlock which projects will go unfunded because TP helped by a bridge to nowhere in Alaska where they are not faced with the grid lock he has in his own district — wonder what the district could have done with that 200+ million dollars.

Debbie, I know you are scared to death but really, you need to take a look around you and see what the district needs and maybe get your head out of your dorsal orifice and let your little squeaky voice go silent.

Betty Boop

By Reagan Conservative

October 25, 2006 1:45 PM | Link to this

I notice how you Sinton people try to sidetrack the issue of the web site Deb bought up. Don’t like your dirty little deeds being bought to light? Don’t like the fact that Steve Sinton is being exposed as someone with ties to Air America and other George Soros funded groups?

You libs kill me. You know that your liberal ideas lose at the ballot box so you try to disguise the true intentions. You have web sites and groups that look conservative and would appeal to conservative voters that blast good conservatives like Congressman Price.

You guys need to check out the demographics of the Sixth District. It is one of the most Republican in the nation. Most voters in this district are very intelligent and well informed and will not be fooled by your deceptive tactics. It is one of the most Republican in the nation. Do you really believe that someone like Steve Sinton has a legimate shot at election?

That is my laugh of the day.

By Brad F

October 25, 2006 1:45 PM | Link to this

any candidate that refuses to debate the other candidates is a prick.

Who would have the audacity to believe the people don’t deserve to hear a debate between candidates they have to choose from?

I don’t have a dog in the Price/Stinton Race, but I will always vote against the one who refuses to debate, and refuses to answer to the people.

By Reagan Conservative

October 25, 2006 2:03 PM | Link to this

Many incumbents will not debate if it is not a close race. That is true of both Democrats and Republicans.

The bottom line is Tom Price has a record voters can see. They know where he stands on issues such as the Bush Tax Cut, abortion, gay marriage, Patriot Act, education, defense, prayer in school, repealing the death tax, capital gains tax cuts and others.

Steve Sinton dodges answering questions or give vague answers about his stance on these issues.

Just one Sinton supporter give me a specific, straight answer on these issues without telling me to ask Sinton in person. I don’t need to do that. I just need to know that he is associated with groups that have that veteran site and that he help start Air America. That is enough for me.

I may have disagreements with one or two of Price’s votes but I don’t want the Democrats to take over and don’t want Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House.

By BE INFORMED

October 25, 2006 2:03 PM | Link to this

It’s about REPRESENTATION. I want to be represented by someone who can demonstrate an understanding of the issues that affect ME, not someone who runs and hides when asked to do so.

I still want to know why the people of the Sixth can’t see and hear our Congressman defend his record in a open forum! None of us wants to be told what to believe; we just want to hear the debate for ourselves!

If the “GOP Activists” here want credibility, they should call Doctor Price and tell him to step up. Short of that, you have NONE.

By BE INFORMED

October 25, 2006 2:12 PM | Link to this

Reagan Conservative, Nancy Reagan would probably like to know why Dr. Price voted against funding for stem cell research. Veterans NOT associated with any sort of “group” (which is their right if they choose) would probably like to know about Dr. Price’s votes regarding issues that affect the troops and military families. We can easily determine HOW Dr. Price voted. Some of us would like to know WHY.

Thanks for explaining that your “WHY” is based almost entirely on your irrational fear of that wo-man Nancy Pelosi making the sky fall on your manwy wittle head.

By betty boop

October 25, 2006 2:15 PM | Link to this

Regan Conservative — no doubt that good man turns over in his grave to hear you support TP. After all, the stem cell researtch that TP voted against three times might have provided the cure that would have saved him from the sad end of Altzheimers. Oh well, who ever said that a doctor really has to care about anything but money and certainly TP proves that over and over again.

You aren’t a “laugh of the day” for me. It just makes me sad and mad along with a lot of other people in this district — a lot of whom voted Republican last time but who will be voting for a financially conservative, socially moderate candidate —Steve Sinton.

By the way, where do you get off saying Steve has hidden his connection to Air America. Quite the contrary, he has put it on his web site, and in every introduction. That is not hiding. And, what is wrong with a voice that opposes the lies, distortions and pure party partisanship of national media like FOX. Come on, even most Republicans believe in free speech. Of course there are a few who, like Bush, think that any person who speaks in opposition is a traitor. Personally I don’t think the majority of Republicans can even go along with that — hence Bush’s current numbers.

The Sixth ain’t so very different from the rest of the country — “Times, they are a changin.” Betty Boop

By Brad F

October 25, 2006 2:41 PM | Link to this

Regan and Alzheimer’s…

Given the recent study that THC is quite likely to be the most effective thing at preventing alzheimers…

Maybe Nancy Reagan should have said “Just Say um, I don’t know!”

By Reagan Conservative

October 25, 2006 2:46 PM | Link to this

Be informed, Betty Boop, Please answer my questions about how Steve Sinton stands on the issues I mentioned. Don’t keep avoiding it.

Tom Price believes in the sanctity of human life, period. Stem cell research is an area where some conservatives oppose it and some support it.

Tom Price should not debate Sinton. It is a waste of time. Tom Price answers questions at different events he appears at.

November 7th is fast approaching. We will then see who was correct about the voters of the sixth. It will be interesting to see how little votes Sinton will receive.

By Rawena

October 25, 2006 2:48 PM | Link to this

Ironically enough, I believe that if stem-cell research has been an issue during the 80s, Ronnie would have been against it. Ronnie stuck to his guns that the right to life ends at birth.

By Reagan Conservative

October 25, 2006 2:49 PM | Link to this

Sinton is socially LIBERAL. Answer my questions about where he stands on social issues. What is he trying to hide?

Sinton tried to hide his connection with that veteran web site. He knew the people behind it were left wingers not conservatives. He is trying to deceive voters of the Sixth.

By Philly

October 25, 2006 2:52 PM | Link to this

The overwhelming majority of voters in the Sixth like Fox News. You obviously have not done your research on the political leanings of the Sixth. Why am I not suprised?

You will have a rude awakening on November 7th.

By BE INFORMED

October 25, 2006 3:07 PM | Link to this

Reagan Conservative, your accusastions are baseless. The IAVA Action Fund rates ALL the legislators based on their votes on the SAME issues — issues that matter to these Veterans. The results, if you had bothered to look, are not partisan. Did you not notice McKinney’s D-minus?

If Dr. Price would agree to an OPEN FORUM debate or Q&A, perhaps you could ask BOTH candidates to clarify their positions on the issues that are important to YOU. I would not presume to tell you how to feel about any issues, or whom to vote for, but only that it is the good American way to (a) have a choice, and (b) understand those choices. Why do YOU continually attack this very American principle? What are YOU hiding?

By BE INFORMED

October 25, 2006 3:10 PM | Link to this

Philly, should I not exercise my right and duty to vote because YOU say so? Are you a communist? Is it the American way that we should stop informing ourselves because YOU SAY that most voters in our district “like Fox News?” (Seriously, how lame is that?) It is the American way to (a) have choices, and (b) understand those choices. Why do YOU continually attack this very American principle?

By betty boop

October 25, 2006 4:46 PM | Link to this

To Regan Conservative - the debate is not between you and me; it should be between the candidates. Be Informed is right — let them debate and let the Sixth decide.

Goodness why do you get your drawers in such a twist trying to defend TP for not debating. If you have so much faith in his position and the support of the Sixth, you should welcome and encourage debate. Call your buddy and tell him you expect him to get out there and defend the principles he espouses. Better yet, walk down the hall and tell him.

By the way “uninformed” stem cell research really has nothing to do with right to life — stem cells sufficient to maintain the research are thrown away every day in red plastic bags. No life that would have been would be sacrificed.

And even though there are other indicators for drugs which may have some positive impact on Alzheimers, stem cell research may offer the best opportunity to cure it, not just treat it. Also, add Parkinson’s and Diabetes to the list of diseases which might be cured or treated from the results of stem cell research.

Steve Sinton has been forthcoming on his positions and he seems to be meeting with a lot of agreement in the Sixth. Yes, we will know on the 7th; but I think there are a few rude Republicans who will be in for a surprise. Frankly, I expect to be celebrating well into Wednesday.

Froth, foam and spit if you like, but have the brass to insist your candidate take up the challenge and debate Steve Sinton. If he doesn’t, he admits that he hasn’t the forum from which he is secure enough to debate. Betty Boop.

By Philly

October 25, 2006 5:19 PM | Link to this

I would rather Price be in D.C. doing his job. Tell Sinton to generate publicity on his own without using Price to do so. It would be a complete waste of time for Price to debate Sinton.

That web site and group you listed is slanted left and is run by extreme left wingers with an agenda.

Tom Price has supported the military very well and most voters in the Sixth know that.

Air America has the right to exist but I have the right to not vote for anyone associated with it and I have the right to criticize Air America. Freedom of Speech works both ways.

Since you say sinton has both forthcoming on his positions, then please answer the questions that Reagan conservative asked. I don’t see a single thing on Sinton’s web site that answers these questions. He is being deliberatley evasive because he knows he is out of sync with voters in the Sixth.

Where does Sinton stand on abortion? How about partial birth abortion?

How does Sinton feel about gay marriage?

How does Sinton feel about displaying the Ten Commandments on public property?

How does Sinton feel about prayer in public school? Or even a moment of silence?

He has gone on record by saying he would repeal the Bush Tax Cut. I am sure that goes over real well wi th voters in the Sixth. He is saying, I am going to raise your taxes.

By BE INFORMED

October 25, 2006 5:41 PM | Link to this

Philly the Silly, Dr. Price is not in DC “doing his job” because Congress has adjourned for the expressed purpose of getting re-elected.

“It would be a complete waste of time for Price to debate Sinton.” Objection! Opinion, not fact.

“That web site and group you listed is slanted left and is run by extreme left wingers with an agenda.” Objection! The site is run by VETERANS who have a right, as Americans, to pursue an agenda to support the troops and their families.

“Tom Price has supported the military very well” Objection! The Veterans who rated legislators based on their votes on issues of importance to THEM do not agree.

“and most voters in the Sixth know that.” Objection! Assumes facts not in evidence: namely, that voters of the 6th are paying attention to something besides their own tax bills.

“Air America has the right to exist but I have the right to not vote for anyone associated with it and I have the right to criticize Air America. Freedom of Speech works both ways.” No one here has stated otherwise. Your speech is your own. God Bless you!

“I don’t see a single thing on Sinton’s web site that answers these questions. He is being deliberatley evasive because he knows he is out of sync with voters in the Sixth.” Objection! Assumes you personally know and have discussed issues with all the voters of the 6th. Without a public discussion, how can you possibly know? As to the religious-fundamentalist questions you list, why don’t you ask Dr. Price to debate them with Sinton himself?

“He has gone on record by saying he would repeal the Bush Tax Cut. I am sure that goes over real well with voters in the Sixth.” You mean, he wants to PAY for our national expenditures instead of BORROWING from China and other (godless) foreign countries to finance them? My goodness! You mean, voters of the 6th want to support the troops only with magnetic car stickers, and not with actual tax money? Are you SURE about that, Philly?

By Tony

October 25, 2006 5:56 PM | Link to this

Philly,

Why is it a waste for an elected official to debate his opponent? Because he is so full of himself and arrogant he doesn’t feel the need to present himself to his voters? I think everyone would like Price and the entire GOP leadership in DC actually doing their job. This worthless ‘do-nothing’ Congress was too busy making back room deals and traveling to Scotland to actually do the people’s business. But since Price has nothing to worry about with doing his job, the least he could do is grace his district with his presence and answer some questions…that is unless he is incapable of answering them.

By betty boop

October 25, 2006 6:14 PM | Link to this

Philly - Be Informed is right. You are silly but the voters in the Sixth aren’t either as silly, ill-informed or right-winged as you seem to think they are. Nevertheless, the best guage of this is letting the two candidates debate the issues in front of the people of the Sixth and let the people make their choice at the ballot box, but a choice based on fact, duly debated.

I know you are afraid for Tommy boy to get into a debate with a guy like Steve. Frankly, it would scare me too if I had been sitting on my posterior for two years, nodding my head at the policies set by a President polling in the 30’s, acting as deputy whip for a speaker who very likely turned a blind eye to to child abuse, voting for pork barrel projects in other states, ignoring the plight of veterans and their families his own district, voting for a prescription drug plan that has a big hole in it, voting tax cuts for the rich and raises for my millionaire self. Yea, that would scare me too.

Of course TP does not need to debate because he has no good answers for his actions for two years. But he should debate and I demand that he step up like a big boy. Betty Boop

By Reagan Conservative

October 25, 2006 6:23 PM | Link to this

I suggest that you check the voting record of the Sixth District. It is on the Secretary of State’s web site.

Still have not answered my questions about Sinton’s positions on social issues. Price’s are well known.

Tom Price has supported veterans and voted to increase military spending. You can stop your deception now. The voters won’t buy it. Very deceptive trick uisng that web site. Shows how desparate you are.

To be quite honest, I had decided to sit this election out until I read how you liberals were salivating with the thought of taking over. You resort to deception like you did with this veteran group and web site. I know many veterans that support Price. I will put aside my differences with the GOP and crawl to the polls if I have to in order to keep control in the hands of the GOP.

I do believe that voters will find the thought of Democrats taking over very distasteful and will return control back to the GOP.

I will be on this blog November 8th, will you sinton supporters?

By John Sullivan

October 25, 2006 7:03 PM | Link to this

I suggest if you want answers to these questions about Sinton, you attend any forum where he will be in attendence. Unlike Price, he shows up and answers to the constituents.

By the way, the Sierra Club and the League of Women Voters have said the ONLY public forum Price has ever attended in the past, he required all the questions in advance or he would not show. At the Centenniel High School Forum, he required he go first so he could leave early or he would not show up either. He also refused to show if there were going to be any questions from the floor.

Now - he just does not show. No supporter of a candidate can answer for the candidate officially. In this election, at least one candidate - Sinton - is willing to show up and answer questions.

For the record, if gay marriage and abortion were going to be abolished for life, the Republicans have had the White House, the Congress, the Senate and the Supreme Court. If these were issues important to Tom Price, why didn’t he introduce legislation when clearly the “conservatives” had enough control to run up a $9 trillion debt. He did nothing of these issues.

Why do people resort back to wedge issues and ignore the issues that count?

Sinton’s web site is very open and direct. Price is vague and with a couple of paragraphs. He uses stock photos, not eople from the district on his front pages. It is also very dated. Most of what is on it is not from this election cycle. I guess he is not around.

Price is in Canton at the Rotary tomorrow night. You good folks that want answers, stop him and ask him - and watch how fast he will duck out. He almost worked up a trot to duck out at Centennial before anyone else had a chance to stop him. During the forum, while the other candidates were speaking, you could watch him on his blackberry.

What is he hiding from other than the WHY’s of his voting record.

By John Sullivan

October 25, 2006 7:06 PM | Link to this

You bet I will be here on the 8th. I am a reformed Republican that rather than sit it out or try to keep the GOP in control decided to go back to support what out founding fathers where smart enough to create - a two party system. Other wise, any party - any one - will crumble under the weight of its own corruption.

Make no mistake, I am voting for several Republicans - including Karen Handal. I look at the individual, and I do not let any party make my voting choice. Too many men and women died to make certain I had the right to vote.

By betty boop

October 25, 2006 7:08 PM | Link to this

Dear R C, why on earth if you disagree with the GOP as you say, will you continue to vote for them. Well at least your out of the closet now —- you are at least intelligent enough to know that the current administration, top to bottom and bottom to top has its collective heads up its deficit spending bottom. Betty Boop