Comments on: Sanford “Throws An Elbow” In Treasurer’s Race

By: Adam

Adam — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:09:28 +0000

Way to copy a tv show “west wing” for your political analysis

By: Nate

Nate — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 20:17:40 +0000

It’s not for lack of trying, it’s the damn legislature that won’t agree to any of Sanford’s ideas, it’s not his fault, the man has plenty of ideas to turn the state around, we have nowhere to go but up, but the legislature won’t allow anything but status quo, good ole’ boy games…it’s a neverending cycle…Of course Sanford can’t win with that…Who could?

By: "Sanfeld" - The Administration About Nothing

"Sanfeld" - The Administration About Nothing — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 15:18:12 +0000

I will boldly predict that the end of eight years of Sanfeldian rule will leave a never-before attained legacy of NOTHING to the people and state of South Carolina.

Principles do not feed, clothe, or educate our children. And like little piglets tucked under your arms, they tend to leave unpleasant after-effects……..

By: Nate

Nate — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 12:32:40 +0000

Look, as much as anyone likes to bash Sanford, the people did vote for him and they voted for a reason. Of course the legislature hates the guy, he wants reform in a big way, he wants to reduce the size of government and halt their out-of-control coffers and he wants to give more money back to the people. Nobody likes change, nobody wants change, it’s too hard for lazy politicos who want nothing to do but spend our hard earned tax dollars to their advantage, not the people’s advantage.

Anyone wanting any form of change in a state like SC is going to get the short end of the stick. It’s too bad, b/c SC could benefit from a number of Sanford’s plans, tax cuts, educational programs, anything to get us up from where we are…

By: "Sanfeld" The Administration About Nothing

"Sanfeld" The Administration About Nothing — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 05:16:01 +0000

So, the Guv is showing his guns……… more likened to a premature ejaculation…..

It is regrettable, having catastrophically failed to lead the state forward in his first four years, that, in this exciting episode, we see some second-rate vaudevillian action from the Keystone Cops.

How low can they go? Do we REALLY want this Chief Executive Team “controlling” more of our state government? Do we want this administration producing the same miracles they have accomplished with economic development (arguably the worst in modern history)? Will Governor Sanfeld show an ability to govern, or will he continue to govern his engagement in the hard work of actually running a state? Is a popular voting majority really a mandate for more of the same old self-serving inertia? Will our hero foil the ill-begotten intentions of that crafty ol’ General Assembly?

The answers: next week! Stay tuned, BAT fans, same BAT time, same BAT channel.

By: Gillon

Gillon — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 22:04:06 +0000

“Throwing elbows,” Okay. But darn, don’t you wish that we had a governor as talented, skillful, and capable at what he does as Bill Russell was playing basketball. Oh I forgot, basketball is a team sport, unlike our governor’s view of politics.

By: The games people play » The Palmetto Scoop

The games people play » The Palmetto Scoop — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 19:48:12 +0000

[...] more than that, the govâ€™s shady political operatives are apparently waging anonymous assaults against the legislatureâ€™s likely selection: Rep. Converse Chellis of Dorchester. In fact, a popular South Carolina blog reported that a [...]

By: Sonny Crockett

Sonny Crockett — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 19:42:07 +0000

Don Johnson,

Click the links below for some reasons why Chellis should not be elected Treasurer:

http://www.thestate.com/opinion/story/135120.html (The State)

http://www.thestate.com/editorial-columns/story/135119.html (The State)

http://greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070802/OPINION/708020304/1008 (The Greenville News)

http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/opinion/story/146516.html (The Sun News)

As Scoppe writes, “the Budget and Control Board has long had a reputation as the cookie jar for legislators who know how to climb up the stool and onto the cabinet to reach it.”

Chellis wants to keep it that way and for me that makes him unsuited to be Treasurer. But I admit there are those (read: legislators) who want to keep it that way, too, and they will probably find him “qualified.”

By: Believe It Not

Believe It Not — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 19:25:22 +0000

Yes, Don. And, thanks for asking. We attended “Corridor of Shame” schools. See the movie.

We know first hand about the neglect of our public schools by our State. We know first hand the real problems are poverty, racism and lack of adequate and “fair and balanced” funding. We know vouchers are a scam, and we know who the money changers are trying to buy our Legislature. Remember the pround standard set by our State:

Minimally Adequate Education.

By the way, why are you trying to change the subject? Thinking of running for Treasurer?

By: Don Johnson

Don Johnson — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 18:43:41 +0000

The interesting thing about all of these “controversies” is that nobody has said Rep. Chellis is not qualified to be treasurer. You might disagree with his politics on some issues, but we can all find issues to disagree with everyone about. I’m just waiting for someone to tell me why I hae to call my representative or senator and tell them Rep. Chellis isn’t qualified.

I’m not doing it until SOMEONE goes on the record with an allegation. It’s real easy to quote “sources” — SC Hotline…. ahem.

And BIN: Do you need a calculator to figure 1+1 because you attend S.C.’s public schools? Maybe you need a voucher.