Comments on: Ready, Fire, Aim http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/ Fresh Political Pickins From The Peach State Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:56:27 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: kimforkids http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/comment-page-1/#comment-105813 kimforkids Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:27:26 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/#comment-105813 Lorie, Your comments are right on the money! I am still trying to get CMO claims paid from July, because the CMO states that, when I follow the CMS guidelines for filling out the form, that I am not "doing it correctly". Every person that I speak with from the CMO tells me that I am doing a different thing incorrectly, and then when I follow the CMO Provider Manual, it states totally different things than what I have been advised by the CMO customer service rep.!! I too, have a family to feed and clothe, and waiting 6 months to get paid is very difficult. Countless families that I service for therapy annually get denied Katie Beckett, and then win on appeal. It would make much more sense and cost the taxpayers much less money if these families would just get approved the first time they submit their mountain of paperwork. One CMO requires that I perform a standardized test EVERY MONTH on a child with cerebral palsy in order for this child to continue to receive services. She is two and in Babies Can't Wait. My time would be much better spent, and the child would benefit more if this hour could be spent receiving the manual therapy, taping and splinting that she needs to allow her to use her hand functionally. A child with cerebral palsy, or any child for that matter, does not change in abilities THAT MUCH from month to month. I am hanging in and jumping through all the hoops because I truly love my job and enjoy improving the quality of life for these children, but I can see why many physicians and other therapy providers are no longer accepting CMOs or Medicaid or are going out of business. It must be hard to pay employees when you have to wait so long to get claims paid. The waiting list for pediatric orthopedic surgeons in metro Atlanta that accept Medicaid (only two last time I checked), is months long. That is absolutely pitiful for a city of this size, with many, many children needing these services. I am praying to God (maybe WE should hold a prayer vigil on the Capital steps-not to pray for rain, but to pray for the passage of HB 549), that the Senate overrides this veto. Lorie,
Your comments are right on the money! I am still trying to get CMO claims paid from July, because the CMO states that, when I follow the CMS guidelines for filling out the form, that I am not “doing it correctly”. Every person that I speak with from the CMO tells me that I am doing a different thing incorrectly, and then when I follow the CMO Provider Manual, it states totally different things than what I have been advised by the CMO customer service rep.!! I too, have a family to feed and clothe, and waiting 6 months to get paid is very difficult. Countless families that I service for therapy annually get denied Katie Beckett, and then win on appeal. It would make much more sense and cost the taxpayers much less money if these families would just get approved the first time they submit their mountain of paperwork. One CMO requires that I perform a standardized test EVERY MONTH on a child with cerebral palsy in order for this child to continue to receive services. She is two and in Babies Can’t Wait. My time would be much better spent, and the child would benefit more if this hour could be spent receiving the manual therapy, taping and splinting that she needs to allow her to use her hand functionally. A child with cerebral palsy, or any child for that matter, does not change in abilities THAT MUCH from month to month. I am hanging in and jumping through all the hoops because I truly love my job and enjoy improving the quality of life for these children, but I can see why many physicians and other therapy providers are no longer accepting CMOs or Medicaid or are going out of business. It must be hard to pay employees when you have to wait so long to get claims paid. The waiting list for pediatric orthopedic surgeons in metro Atlanta that accept Medicaid (only two last time I checked), is months long. That is absolutely pitiful for a city of this size, with many, many children needing these services.
I am praying to God (maybe WE should hold a prayer vigil on the Capital steps-not to pray for rain, but to pray for the passage of HB 549), that the Senate overrides this veto.

]]> By: Lorie http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/comment-page-1/#comment-105607 Lorie Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:11:15 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/#comment-105607 Thank you for your suppport. Years ago in my youth I never dreamed of politics as anything other than wise men making policy for the good of everyone. How naive and stupid I was. Since my son's diagnosis and refusal of his private insurance to cover the cost, I've dipped first my foot in to see how I could get self insured companies to pay for services. No dice. Damn Federal laws. So state... hmmm. To my shock and amazement, I realized that politics do make strange bedfellows. I saw families meeting w/ the Gov's then health advisor pleading for help re: the Katie Beckett changes which WERE NOT ordered by the FEDS or MEDICAID. This was a unilateral state decision. We knew of Federal Regs that allowed us families not to have to renew yearly thus saving the state money. No dice. Contract w/ GMCF. Paid nicely. Our children would not wake up one day cured. Why couldn't we renew every three years and save the paperwork? Administrative fees. Thus 549. A truly beautiful bill when it first came out. It basically took the Fed Regs and put them into a bill. Everything that the state and the CMO's were denying. It was tabled. Went into committee w/ a senator who is an "Executive" of one of the CMO's and came out really trashy. But hey, we still wanted it because if was better than nothing. When the CMO's came out, a lot of the KB families were told, they would have to pick one. Unfortunately, this was not true. Doctors and providers were told all their patients would have to pick one. I even know some doctors who were told to pick a plan or they would not have their Medicaid number renewed. They opted out. The CMO's started denying services and prior authorizations. Children were being denied access to medically needed care. Providers are still not getting paid. Several therapy clinics have gone out of business. The CMO's made a huge profit on the back's of these children. The parents could not get them back on regular KB Medicaid. Two of the three CMO's have been investigated by the Feds. That is why 549 was vetoed and why as long as these CMO's run the state, healthcare for these children will dwindle down to nothing. Thank you for your suppport. Years ago in my youth I never dreamed of politics as anything other than wise men making policy for the good of everyone. How naive and stupid I was. Since my son’s diagnosis and refusal of his private insurance to cover the cost, I’ve dipped first my foot in to see how I could get self insured companies to pay for services. No dice. Damn Federal laws. So state… hmmm. To my shock and amazement, I realized that politics do make strange bedfellows.

I saw families meeting w/ the Gov’s then health advisor pleading for help re: the Katie Beckett changes which WERE NOT ordered by the FEDS or MEDICAID. This was a unilateral state decision. We knew of Federal Regs that allowed us families not to have to renew yearly thus saving the state money. No dice. Contract w/ GMCF. Paid nicely. Our children would not wake up one day cured. Why couldn’t we renew every three years and save the paperwork? Administrative fees.

Thus 549. A truly beautiful bill when it first came out. It basically took the Fed Regs and put them into a bill. Everything that the state and the CMO’s were denying. It was tabled. Went into committee w/ a senator who is an “Executive” of one of the CMO’s and came out really trashy. But hey, we still wanted it because if was better than nothing.

When the CMO’s came out, a lot of the KB families were told, they would have to pick one. Unfortunately, this was not true. Doctors and providers were told all their patients would have to pick one. I even know some doctors who were told to pick a plan or they would not have their Medicaid number renewed. They opted out.

The CMO’s started denying services and prior authorizations. Children were being denied access to medically needed care. Providers are still not getting paid. Several therapy clinics have gone out of business.

The CMO’s made a huge profit on the back’s of these children. The parents could not get them back on regular KB Medicaid. Two of the three CMO’s have been investigated by the Feds.

That is why 549 was vetoed and why as long as these CMO’s run the state, healthcare for these children will dwindle down to nothing.

]]> By: drjay http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/comment-page-1/#comment-105603 drjay Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:43:15 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/#comment-105603 yes as the highest ranking senator of the majority party--and having served as the de facto ltguv for 4 years EJ raises a lot of money pretty easily from a lot of sources--i'm not sure what the relevance is to his ability to do his job--or more specifically to the vetoes which are the point of this thread... yes as the highest ranking senator of the majority party–and having served as the de facto ltguv for 4 years EJ raises a lot of money pretty easily from a lot of sources–i’m not sure what the relevance is to his ability to do his job–or more specifically to the vetoes which are the point of this thread…

]]> By: Bill Simon http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/comment-page-1/#comment-105595 Bill Simon Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:42:04 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/#comment-105595 Will Eric use TitleMax to help him get his mojo back from the Governor? Will Eric use TitleMax to help him get his mojo back from the Governor?

]]> By: VictoratGaImproper http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/comment-page-1/#comment-105587 VictoratGaImproper Wed, 16 Jan 2008 03:58:48 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/#comment-105587 GO GET EM LORIE. EJ Quote:"We want to solve problems with traffic, water, and health care." Yea, right. Only a small fraction of 2007 donors gleaned from: www.ethics.ga.gov/Reports/Campaign/Campaign_ByName.aspx AFLAC: $2,000 AIG Centennial Insurance Company $500 Aetna $1,000 American Insurance Assoc PAC $2,000 Humana $500 Marsh Insurance $1,000 Glass Compton & Stevens $250 HRH of Savannah $700 Geico $1,000 Independent Insurance Agents of GA, $2,000 State Farm Agents PAC $2,000 And just for fun: TitleMax Management $3,000 (3 separate entries) Anheuser-Busch Cos., Inc.$1,000 Philip Morris USA, Inc. $1,500 Committee Membership Appropriations Assignments Ethics Finance Joint Legislative Ethics - Chairman Natural Resources and the Environment - Ex-Officio Regulated Industries and Utilities - Vice Chairman Rules Highway Contractors, Engineering Firm & Utility Company campaign contributions later… GO GET EM LORIE.

EJ Quote:”We want to solve problems with traffic, water, and health care.”

Yea, right.

Only a small fraction of 2007 donors gleaned from:
http://www.ethics.ga.gov/Reports/Campaign/Campaign_ByName.aspx

AFLAC: $2,000
AIG Centennial Insurance Company $500
Aetna $1,000
American Insurance Assoc PAC $2,000
Humana $500
Marsh Insurance $1,000
Glass Compton & Stevens $250
HRH of Savannah $700
Geico $1,000
Independent Insurance Agents of GA, $2,000
State Farm Agents PAC $2,000

And just for fun:

TitleMax Management $3,000 (3 separate entries)
Anheuser-Busch Cos., Inc.$1,000
Philip Morris USA, Inc. $1,500

Committee Membership
Appropriations
Assignments
Ethics
Finance
Joint Legislative Ethics – Chairman
Natural Resources and the Environment – Ex-Officio
Regulated Industries and Utilities – Vice Chairman
Rules

Highway Contractors, Engineering Firm & Utility Company campaign contributions later…

]]> By: Bill Simon http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/comment-page-1/#comment-105548 Bill Simon Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:47:37 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/#comment-105548 Thank you, Angelic, for your positive comments on me. I am soooooo misunderstood, and you helped me with your contribution. :-) Thank you, Angelic, for your positive comments on me. I am soooooo misunderstood, and you helped me with your contribution. :-)

]]> By: Tea Party http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/comment-page-1/#comment-105529 Tea Party Tue, 15 Jan 2008 20:00:57 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/#comment-105529 Good gracious, this thread can easily do without the assaulting rhetoric and foulmouthedry of certain bloggers. Social media has yet to come of age. Good gracious, this thread can easily do without the assaulting rhetoric and foulmouthedry of certain bloggers.

Social media has yet to come of age.

]]> By: SAngelicMoore http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/comment-page-1/#comment-105527 SAngelicMoore Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:03:56 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/#comment-105527 With all due respect for our Speaker and the entire House, I feel obligated to respond to the bashing that is occurring toward Senator Johnson and the Senate. As one who has studied our Legislative Branch for a number of years, I believe that sending the overrides to the Rules Committee was the appropriate step. It seems to me that instead of making haste to eliminate the tension (which I am sure the Senate knew would occur by their action) between the House and Senate that heed has been continuously taken. I won’t go into detail, but do you not recall the days when we had, for the most part, one conglomerated body representing us in which many agendas where pushed through without consideration? I am glad to find that even though our branches are governed by one Party that we have leadership who has the wherewithal to pay heed to the implications of their actions and the fortitude to admit that they may have been wrong. Honestly, I don’t believe that the citizens of Georgia nor the House will allow the override considerations to merely sit in the Senate Rules Committee nor do I believe that the Senate will either. And, although we often may not agree, I do consider Bill a friend. So, RightofCenter, I do know that Bill is a well educated and learned man (he’s a Techie) who does not have an “incredible ego” yet often has very strong opinions that he does not sugarcoat. And, I also know that he does not hide in the “safe comfort of [his] keyboard”. If you have been active or about in the Republican Party in the lets say the past decade then you would know that Bill often comes “face to face with some of [his] victims” and that they, most times than not, handle his opinions in the same manner that he does when they come face to face—as a gentleman. With all due respect for our Speaker and the entire House, I feel obligated to respond to the bashing that is occurring toward Senator Johnson and the Senate. As one who has studied our Legislative Branch for a number of years, I believe that sending the overrides to the Rules Committee was the appropriate step. It seems to me that instead of making haste to eliminate the tension (which I am sure the Senate knew would occur by their action) between the House and Senate that heed has been continuously taken. I won’t go into detail, but do you not recall the days when we had, for the most part, one conglomerated body representing us in which many agendas where pushed through without consideration? I am glad to find that even though our branches are governed by one Party that we have leadership who has the wherewithal to pay heed to the implications of their actions and the fortitude to admit that they may have been wrong.

Honestly, I don’t believe that the citizens of Georgia nor the House will allow the override considerations to merely sit in the Senate Rules Committee nor do I believe that the Senate will either.

And, although we often may not agree, I do consider Bill a friend. So, RightofCenter, I do know that Bill is a well educated and learned man (he’s a Techie) who does not have an “incredible ego” yet often has very strong opinions that he does not sugarcoat. And, I also know that he does not hide in the “safe comfort of [his] keyboard”. If you have been active or about in the Republican Party in the lets say the past decade then you would know that Bill often comes “face to face with some of [his] victims” and that they, most times than not, handle his opinions in the same manner that he does when they come face to face—as a gentleman.

]]> By: whitemalevoters http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/comment-page-1/#comment-105525 whitemalevoters Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:42:45 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/#comment-105525 We fully support Senator Johnson. He always looks out for the well being of white male voters everywhere! Keep up the good work! Don't listen to Bile Slimon, Eric. You do a GREAT job looking out for white angl0-saxon protestant males! We fully support Senator Johnson. He always looks out for the well being of white male voters everywhere! Keep up the good work!

Don’t listen to Bile Slimon, Eric. You do a GREAT job looking out for white angl0-saxon protestant males!

]]> By: Bill Simon http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/comment-page-1/#comment-105522 Bill Simon Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:58:39 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/#comment-105522 RightofCenter, The difference between Johnson/Balfour and myself is I'm not setting myself out to <b>represent</b> anyone else's opinion, nor am I charged with the responsibility <b>OF</b> representing anyone in a political capacity. RightofCenter,

The difference between Johnson/Balfour and myself is I’m not setting myself out to represent anyone else’s opinion, nor am I charged with the responsibility OF representing anyone in a political capacity.

]]> By: drjay http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/comment-page-1/#comment-105521 drjay Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:33:38 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/#comment-105521 this does seem less about the guv than it does the house v. the senate--having said that vetoes do not occur in a vacuum--there is some sort of statement or comment accompanying them--no?? it is not crazy talk to at least see what was said and assess it validity -- i would think...and also for the senate to tell the speaker he is not the boss of them this does seem less about the guv than it does the house v. the senate–having said that vetoes do not occur in a vacuum–there is some sort of statement or comment accompanying them–no?? it is not crazy talk to at least see what was said and assess it validity — i would think…and also for the senate to tell the speaker he is not the boss of them

]]> By: Inside_Man http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/comment-page-1/#comment-105509 Inside_Man Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:50:58 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/#comment-105509 I mean, all the other bills aside, HB 549 needs to pass. Anything that can make life a little easier for people whose kids qualify for Katie Beckett is a blessing. I do agree with the comment above that these will probably never leave Senate rules. I wonder if they will at least vote on them in Senate Rules though, to at least officially signal to the Governor that we have a government of TWO BRANCHES: House and Executive. I mean, all the other bills aside, HB 549 needs to pass. Anything that can make life a little easier for people whose kids qualify for Katie Beckett is a blessing. I do agree with the comment above that these will probably never leave Senate rules. I wonder if they will at least vote on them in Senate Rules though, to at least officially signal to the Governor that we have a government of TWO BRANCHES: House and Executive.

]]> By: rightofcenter http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/comment-page-1/#comment-105498 rightofcenter Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:50:26 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/#comment-105498 Bill Simon, I find it quite humorous that you would criticize someone else for being arrogant and being full of hot air. Pot, meet kettle. I always read your missives both here and the "no sugar added" variety for pure entertainment sake, mostly because of your incredible ego (although I haven't been able to find out anything you've ever done to warrant such an ego). I often wonder if you are man enough to go face to face with some of your victims and spew your personal vitriol, or if you only do it from the safe comfort of your keyboard? I do appreciate your Georgia Tech allegiance, however, so that just proves that everyone has some positive characteristics. Bill Simon,
I find it quite humorous that you would criticize someone else for being arrogant and being full of hot air. Pot, meet kettle. I always read your missives both here and the “no sugar added” variety for pure entertainment sake, mostly because of your incredible ego (although I haven’t been able to find out anything you’ve ever done to warrant such an ego). I often wonder if you are man enough to go face to face with some of your victims and spew your personal vitriol, or if you only do it from the safe comfort of your keyboard?

I do appreciate your Georgia Tech allegiance, however, so that just proves that everyone has some positive characteristics.

]]> By: Bill Simon http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/comment-page-1/#comment-105494 Bill Simon Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:15:12 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/#comment-105494 Harry, I realize that over the years you've bought into the belief that "everything the AJC prints is a lie", but the fact is that they have printed a LOT of Eric Johnsons's assertions of his view of the world. And, they've done so as a result of most of his press releases that he's sent out when he's proclaimed his worldly view of things. Most of those statements have been nothing but the sound of Johnson wanting people to make sure they know HE thinks he's important to the politcal world. As I said before, between Johnson and Balfour, it is a tough choice as to WHO is the most bombastic, arrogant twit in the senate. If these two are the "best" this state has to offer in the way of legislative leaders, then people should stop trying to "fix" our education system. Because it is clear that when you are led by morons you cannot help but produce a majority of morons. Harry,

I realize that over the years you’ve bought into the belief that “everything the AJC prints is a lie”, but the fact is that they have printed a LOT of Eric Johnsons’s assertions of his view of the world. And, they’ve done so as a result of most of his press releases that he’s sent out when he’s proclaimed his worldly view of things.

Most of those statements have been nothing but the sound of Johnson wanting people to make sure they know HE thinks he’s important to the politcal world.

As I said before, between Johnson and Balfour, it is a tough choice as to WHO is the most bombastic, arrogant twit in the senate.

If these two are the “best” this state has to offer in the way of legislative leaders, then people should stop trying to “fix” our education system. Because it is clear that when you are led by morons you cannot help but produce a majority of morons.

]]> By: GOP Girl http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/comment-page-1/#comment-105482 GOP Girl Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:57:23 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/#comment-105482 Lorie, I am sorry for your strife and I greatly empathize with your situation. Having chaired a Board of Directions of a special needs school in south Georgia, I have much compassion for your lot in life and special needs funding is something that is near and dear to my heart. Having said that, I have found no other Ga statesman moreso than Sen. Johnson that went to bat with the House and Senate on our behalf. I personally met with Sen. Johnson and his staff and became a great thorn in their side until my group was successful in accomplishing our goals. It took time and effort, but no one ever said government was efficient. Shalom to you and your family and good luck to you in your quest for answers. Please contact me if I can help you in any way. Lorie,

I am sorry for your strife and I greatly empathize with your situation. Having chaired a Board of Directions of a special needs school in south Georgia, I have much compassion for your lot in life and special needs funding is something that is near and dear to my heart.

Having said that, I have found no other Ga statesman moreso than Sen. Johnson that went to bat with the House and Senate on our behalf. I personally met with Sen. Johnson and his staff and became a great thorn in their side until my group was successful in accomplishing our goals. It took time and effort, but no one ever said government was efficient.

Shalom to you and your family and good luck to you in your quest for answers. Please contact me if I can help you in any way.

]]> By: Harry http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/comment-page-1/#comment-105481 Harry Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:23:14 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/#comment-105481 Bill, Just between us friends (and I trust we are), what is your problem with Sen. Johnson? I mean, you're a Republican, I'm a Republican, and Sen. Johnson is a Republican. Did he do something to upset you? Doesn't the Senate have the prerogative to re-visit their vote last year, without having to be second-guessed by you as well as every partisan Dem in Georgia? I'm not familiar with the nuances of all this, and they may well be correct to vote to override, but in an election year aren't you sort of giving aid and comfort to the other side by not giving our boys the benefit of the doubt? Bill,

Just between us friends (and I trust we are), what is your problem with Sen. Johnson? I mean, you’re a Republican, I’m a Republican, and Sen. Johnson is a Republican. Did he do something to upset you? Doesn’t the Senate have the prerogative to re-visit their vote last year, without having to be second-guessed by you as well as every partisan Dem in Georgia? I’m not familiar with the nuances of all this, and they may well be correct to vote to override, but in an election year aren’t you sort of giving aid and comfort to the other side by not giving our boys the benefit of the doubt?

]]> By: gatormathis http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/comment-page-1/#comment-105480 gatormathis Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:16:36 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/#comment-105480 cheapseats had it right in that to be the man you gotta beat the man. the Senate, which Sonny is a collegue of, has the high ground. they done had a year to go about checking on how property tax compares to taxing every little thing you touch and do. i got a buddy in Denmark who can tell you about sales taxes. he has some helluva percentages he can quote you. taxes will never go down, and the only way you can slow them down is to never even crack the window to let one in.................. go sonny, go senate, go georgia! cheapseats had it right in that to be the man you gotta beat the man.

the Senate, which Sonny is a collegue of, has the high ground.

they done had a year to go about checking on how property tax compares to taxing every little thing you touch and do.

i got a buddy in Denmark who can tell you about sales taxes. he has some helluva percentages he can quote you.

taxes will never go down, and the only way you can slow them down is to never even crack the window to let one in………………

go sonny, go senate, go georgia!

]]> By: Bill Simon http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/comment-page-1/#comment-105477 Bill Simon Tue, 15 Jan 2008 04:31:25 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/#comment-105477 Because Senator Johnson can do nothing BUT posture himself politically on ANY issue. Again, he is nothing but an empty suit. Any time in the future when you hear a blast from Johnson giving his opinion on anything, you will know that is nothing but the sound of a mouse fart amplified 100 times. Because Senator Johnson can do nothing BUT posture himself politically on ANY issue.

Again, he is nothing but an empty suit.

Any time in the future when you hear a blast from Johnson giving his opinion on anything, you will know that is nothing but the sound of a mouse fart amplified 100 times.

]]> By: SkylerA http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/comment-page-1/#comment-105474 SkylerA Tue, 15 Jan 2008 04:14:21 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/#comment-105474 They sure do a lot down in Atlanta that does NOT "benefit the people of Georgia". and I agree with the previous commentator... Senator, why would you belittle such a man of good character, and of humanitarianism? They sure do a lot down in Atlanta that does NOT “benefit the people of Georgia”.

and I agree with the previous commentator… Senator, why would you belittle such a man of good character, and of humanitarianism?

]]> By: RiverRat http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/comment-page-1/#comment-105473 RiverRat Tue, 15 Jan 2008 04:09:53 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/2008/01/14/ready-fire-aim/#comment-105473 <blockquote>Georgia has only overridden vetoes once before in history – 34 years ago – and it was Governor Jimmy Carter so nobody cared. </blockquote> I know that today's GOP base has no love for President Carter, and I would have expected such a comment from many folks on this site. But I think it demeans you as an elected official, Sen. Johnson, when you belittle a man who has given a lot to this state and this country. Certainly, you who have served in positions of leadership in this state should at least respect the man's dedication and service to his country. I think you should be embarrassed. I've spent some time down at the Capitol and on the campaign trail, and I always had marked you as a respectful, intelligent leader, who I always respected even when I disagreed with you. You've disappointed me. Naturally, this shouldn't mean much coming from an anonymous blog commenter. But I felt it needed to be said.

Georgia has only overridden vetoes once before in history – 34 years ago – and it was Governor Jimmy Carter so nobody cared.

I know that today’s GOP base has no love for President Carter, and I would have expected such a comment from many folks on this site. But I think it demeans you as an elected official, Sen. Johnson, when you belittle a man who has given a lot to this state and this country. Certainly, you who have served in positions of leadership in this state should at least respect the man’s dedication and service to his country. I think you should be embarrassed. I’ve spent some time down at the Capitol and on the campaign trail, and I always had marked you as a respectful, intelligent leader, who I always respected even when I disagreed with you. You’ve disappointed me. Naturally, this shouldn’t mean much coming from an anonymous blog commenter. But I felt it needed to be said.

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