Now to November...

[Rightwinger]

Hold on Mike. Caliperman will be along shortly to expound on all the lies that were told about Mr. Haslam. This will then make us feel all better.

[mikegideon]

Hold on Mike. Caliperman will be along shortly to expound on all the lies that were told about Mr. Haslam. This will then make us feel all better.

Can't wait .

[Steelharp]

Is there a reliable source for the truth on our choices?

[mikegideon]

Is there a reliable source for the truth on our choices?

Fox News

[Steelharp]

Well... they will at least show both sides on an issue... newswise. The opinion shows (which most whiners tout as the NEWS) do give a bit of right favoritism, possibly...

[mikegideon]

Well... they will at least show both sides on an issue... newswise. The opinion shows (which most whiners tout as the NEWS) do give a bit of right favoritism, possibly...

There's a slant to everything they do, not that they're any different than the rest. They just seem to have a bigger audience that believes it's not BS. As bad as it is these days from ALL news sources, I tend to use them to just gather the hot topics. Then, I try to find the lowest BS source on the topic.

[Mike.357]

Just looked at Wcwherters website and I found no mention of 2A or guns on it. Haslam has proven he will flop on issues as it best serves him.

As for Fox News, they at least report the shenanigans that go on, where as other news sources tend to ignore things.

[mikegideon]

Just looked at Wcwherters website and I found no mention of 2A or guns on it. Haslam has proven he will flop on issues as it best serves him.

As for Fox News, they at least report the shenanigans that go on, where as other news sources tend to ignore things.

Little Ned may not be a gun hater, but he'll have the party pressure.

Fox... sometimes it's credible, sometimes it's embellished, and sometimes they just make up. That's just the news business these days. We all have our ideas about how to deal with various issues, but we can probably agree one one thing. Most of those folks... news weasels, repub politicians, dem politicians, etc. don't give a rat's ass about you and me.

[Guest HvyMtl]

Ok, the news media is about ratings. Ratings are about how much one can charge the advertisers, who want commercials on your channel. Ratings is about profit.

So the media, knowing the general public will pay more attention to sensationalism, rather than true journalism, picks stories which will grab the public's attention and boost ratings. This is why things like Brittany Spears shaving her head, and Lindsey Lohan's fingernails are lead news stories.

Little Ned has been quiet, for the most part, on Gun Control. What little he has said points to a pro-hunter viewpoint, and backing Bredesen's veto. Pro-hunter viewpoint rarely, if ever take into consideration self defense use of firearms.

As for Haslam, well. He was a member of the Mayors Against Illegal Guns, and supported the ban in Knoxville's parks. Actions are louder than words. Little Ned has not acted against guns in any manner.

So. You have the Bad Track Record (Haslam) vs. the No Track Record (McW.) Were it only on this topic, well, IMHO, Haslam loses.

[Worriedman]

In a personal interview with McWherter in front of 40+ people at the Old Country Store in Jackson last June:

1. Stated his belief that gun registration was a necessity, (Quote, "How else can the Police keep up with gun crime") and honestly believed it was in force in TN, as he informed us his new "Judge" was registered when he purchased it.

2. Stated his support of Obama Care.

3. Believes the various States have no standing to initiate the various Firearms Freedom Acts. Actually stated that the BATFE had already declared the Tennessee Firearms Freedom Act as Unconstitutional, even though he is a lawyer, and should know that SCOTUS has that position and responsibility.

4. Would have vetoed the Guns in Restaurants Bill.

5. Would have vetoed the Carry in Parks Bill.

[Guest 6.8 AR]

Little Ned may not be a gun hater, but he'll have the party pressure.

Ned and his son are two different

generations of democrats. Huge

difference. Son is anti gun.

Fox... sometimes it's credible, sometimes it's embellished, and sometimes they just make up. That's just the news business these days. We all have our ideas about how to deal with various issues, but we can probably agree one one thing. Most of those folks... news weasels, repub politicians, dem politicians, etc. don't give a rat's ass about you and me.

Tell me a news organization that

doesn't embellish. And tell me another that gives both sides. I'll

take FOX over any news outlet

because of that. That's the business,

you know that. they live or die by ratings.

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[Guest 6.8 AR]

Ok, the news media is about ratings. Ratings are about how much one can charge the advertisers, who want commercials on your channel. Ratings is about profit.

So the media, knowing the general public will pay more attention to sensationalism, rather than true journalism, picks stories which will grab the public's attention and boost ratings. This is why things like Brittany Spears shaving her head, and Lindsey Lohan's fingernails are lead news stories.

Little Ned has been quiet, for the most part, on Gun Control. What little he has said points to a pro-hunter viewpoint, and backing Bredesen's veto. Pro-hunter viewpoint rarely, if ever take into consideration self defense use of firearms.

As for Haslam, well. He was a member of the Mayors Against Illegal Guns, and supported the ban in Knoxville's parks. Actions are louder than words. Little Ned has not acted against guns in any manner.

So. You have the Bad Track Record (Haslam) vs. the No Track Record (McW.) Were it only on this topic, well, IMHO, Haslam loses.

I would always rather deal with a known quantity, than a son of a

former gov with zero experience and

trending towards socialism, like the

dems have been for decades.

Edited August 11, 2010 by 6.8 AR

[Guest HvyMtl]

I would rather put a person in office who wont be able to do anything but what the legislature wants him to do, or he gets over ruled. Putting Haslam in office puts Haslam in charge. Putting McWherter in office puts the power in the legislative branch, where people like Ramsey are in charge.

I do not trust either Haslam or MC Wherter. And putting Haslam in just because he has an ® by his name makes no sense. Putting Haslam in puts him in charge of policy and where the state goes. Put McWherter in and he will be forced to work with the legislature, and blocked on his policy. In this case, putting McW in enables the Legislature to set policy... and half the legislature is controlled by Ramsey.

[Guest 6.8 AR]

The governor has control over the administrative end

of the government and political appointees. If you think

that doesn't impact things, you're missing something.

It also includes judicial appointees and, in two years,

the republican control may not be there in the legislative

body. If that's a chance you're willing to take, okay.

I would rather see fewer liberals appointed to the bench

and maybe less money spent. As much as I hate to say

it, that's something Haslam has over the remaining

opposition.

[Guest TnRebel]

At least here in Dist. 8 the rich guy did NOT buy this one. We will send the Farmer from Frog Jump to face the Dem for "Lyin John's" old seat.

I sure would have thought Ron would have at least done a bit better, but we got what we got.

I guess I'll just write in TnRebel for the job.

Don't do me no favers please

[Guest EasTnBldr]

IMO, Haslam is in regardless of our wants. I voted Ramsey like many others. There are tough times ahead fiscally. Haslam will VERY likely win the election regardless of not voting or getting behind McWherter. Haslam has a head full of steam and is several months ahead of McWherter in campaigning. So, we have one thing going for us and we have a calling. What's going for us is the fiscal turmoil we will be in once all the stimulus is gone and we face our budget shortfall. I think Ramsey would have negotiated the budget shortfall waters much better than Haslam but I'm equally convinced that someone like Haslam with a strong business sense can figure out the scalpel cuts that will make a big difference in how that monetary shortfall is felt.

Our calling is to become the largest nagging special interest group that Haslam will have to contend with. With the right size, strength and unified voice ... he will be forced into separating himself from his little mayoral anti-guns group and either go silent on the issue OR reverse direction and actually support our issue if he feels it makes a difference come re-election time. I see the benefit as mentioned by others of having Republican legislature/Democrat Gov or vice versa but a left-leaning Republican is pretty much the same thing.

[Guest HvyMtl]

Fortunately, 6.8, the state is trending conservative. This points to Republicans in charge of the legislature for a long time, barring no overly stupid actions by those in office...

Yeah, well, after typing the last sentence, one could call me crazy.

But, putting that no good oil man in, removes the check and balance of the legislature.

Too bad we cant write in TNRebel, at least we know where he stands...

[Guest 6.8 AR]

TNRebel might be a good one:D

I don't like Haslam, and thank God this state is trending to the

conservative side. I think the checks and balances will be fine,

though. It would be easier for the legislature to keep Haslam in

check than McWhorter. He's too much an unknown.

Strange things happen on either side. Conservatives have screwed

up their share, haven't they?

[Oh Shoot]

...Conservatives have screwed

up their share, haven't they?

If you mean Republicans, yeah. And that won't change.

- OS

[Guest 6.8 AR]

That's right OS. Brain fart! Thank you:d