Comments on: Busy Bobby Bee

By: Upstate Democrat

Upstate Democrat — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 22:07:30 +0000

Well, Bobby’s got to have Derham Cole Junior in the bag. Harrell’s 527 group sent out a hit job on Junior’s opponent the week before the election. Junior has no world view or governing philosophy of his own — his entire campaign was based on regurgitating talking points supplied to him by folks like Harrell and other party “leaders.” He will do exactly what is asked of him as he spends his time in Columbia doing just what his daddy did before him — kissing the ring in order to parlay it into a career for himself.

He’s bought and paid for, and he’ll do whatever he’s told to do.

By: angelina

angelina — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 04:56:59 +0000

“C’mon People” and Jimmy: everyone knows you are either a legislator, working for the legislature or slobbering in the lobby. Real people are not buying your crap. Who cares that 10 people could theoretically — if they are so inclined, and if the Speaker won’t punish them for doing it — ask that their colleagues record their votes so taxpayers can hold them accountable? The point is this….now, pay attention….it should NOT BE UP TO THEM! Do you really argue that it should? Seriously? I cannot believe the best you have is “if your clout is so little why are you there?” “C’mon people” must be a senior legislative toady with that clever line. Here’s the answer: every one of them is there to represent the people who elected them. Their “clout” comes from those who elect them and whose lives they affect with every single vote. So regardless of whether a legislator has enough friends on a given issue to get a recorded vote, the people back home deserve it. On everything except those stupid congratulations resolutions, which they should not be wasting their — I mean, OUR — time with. We pay the bills, folks. Including the salaries of the idiots who are spending our time and money fighting accountability.

By: Diz

Diz — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 04:40:18 +0000

I guess it’s ok for Bobby to use that approach to become Speaker. That might be why he’s accusing someone else of doing what he did.

This sort of projection is a sure sign of mental illness. He already acts like a spoiled brat, but since his two brothers have done so well, but his dad had to hook him up with a State Farm franchise, it’s no surprise that Bobby has the “small wee-wee paranoia” thing.

Based upon this, I would be surprised he would have a girlfriend in Columbia. He wouldn’t have much to offer her.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 03:04:03 +0000

It doesn’t take that long to push a red or green button….unless you have something to hide. Even a Caveman can do it! You guys are real geniuses.

By: Draven

Draven — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:17:02 +0000

C’mon people,
You mean yell it out like some reps did when they voted themselves a pay raise? That’s what led to the whole roll-call voting bill. People were jumping up and down and for some reason the speaker didn’t see them, hear them or feel the ground shake.

By: Been there Seen that

Been there Seen that — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:09:51 +0000

So is Harrell with his Columbia girlfriend or Charleston wife?

By: Jimmy Byrnes

Jimmy Byrnes — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:03:17 +0000

The most positive attribute of increased roll-call voting is the slowing down and blocking of a lot of crappy legislation. I agree with CP—get nine people and raise your damn voice– otherwise SHUT UP!!!

By: Quotes Galore

Quotes Galore — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:59:47 +0000

“Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value.”

-Thomas Paine, “American Crisis” No. 1, December 19, 1776.

By: Ghost of Speaker Wilkins

Ghost of Speaker Wilkins — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:25:16 +0000

Speaker Harrell is a wishy washy republican (at best) and exactly the reason why good, conservative Republicans will continue to have to fight for the true Republican beliefs in this State and our Nation. So of course he would love like-minded wishy washys as Chairs on committees to continue to push thru his tax and spend big government projects.

It is time that others take notice to what the Common Sense Caucus and stand for. What Republicans believe inâ€¦ â€œI will not trade freedom for beneficence, nor my dignity for a handout. I will never cower before any master, save my God.â€

How quick to forget some of our â€œrepublicanâ€ law makers are when they stand to gain some power at the State House.

Thomas Paine in 1776 wrote “Tyranny like hell, is not easily conquered…and what we obtain too cheap, we esteem to lightly.”

By: C'mon People

C'mon People — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:46:11 +0000

it’s sorta like hmmm said…getting 10 votes on anything shouldn’t be that hard..especially since the transparency caucus easily should stick together. Seriously folks…10 out of 124 votes for a role call, if your clout is that little, then why are you even there? and for the person pointed out the Speaker may not see you…all you have to do is yell it out…come over to the statehouse one day and actually witness this, you know how government really works. And everyone knows about the Haley/Folks affir so that’s why the strong defense.