Comments on: Von Haessler rules out run in 2010 http://www.peachpundit.com/2009/06/28/von-haessler-rules-out-run-in-2010/ Fresh Political Pickins From The Peach State Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:52:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: CWoodson http://www.peachpundit.com/2009/06/28/von-haessler-rules-out-run-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-177020 CWoodson Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:48:45 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/?p=15580#comment-177020 To be honest Steve and Rugby, the Trump reference was an Eye Popping Attention Getter. It was apparently effective being as that is the only part of what I said you were compelled to reference in your rebut. Furthermore the exact phrasing was "a mogul like Trump". I did not mention Donald Trump directly, I could have used: Gates,Jobs,McMahon,Boortz, or a number of other notable moguls of money. To be honest I say we talk Herman Cain and E.Erickson into running together on a ticket and maybe we could actually make some sense of what the current administration is doing. (This is not in any way an attempt to kiss E's butt for those of you who are itching to fire something in his direction.) To be honest Steve and Rugby, the Trump reference was an Eye Popping Attention Getter. It was apparently effective being as that is the only part of what I said you were compelled to reference in your rebut. Furthermore the exact phrasing was “a mogul like Trump”. I did not mention Donald Trump directly, I could have used: Gates,Jobs,McMahon,Boortz, or a number of other notable moguls of money. To be honest I say we talk Herman Cain and E.Erickson into running together on a ticket and maybe we could actually make some sense of what the current administration is doing. (This is not in any way an attempt to kiss E’s butt for those of you who are itching to fire something in his direction.)

]]> By: Jason Pye http://www.peachpundit.com/2009/06/28/von-haessler-rules-out-run-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-176929 Jason Pye Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:31:27 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/?p=15580#comment-176929 State law is different from federal law, I think. State law is different from federal law, I think.

]]> By: drjay http://www.peachpundit.com/2009/06/28/von-haessler-rules-out-run-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-176892 drjay Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:15:17 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/?p=15580#comment-176892 did n't somebody around macon bump up into this sort of thing recently? did n’t somebody around macon bump up into this sort of thing recently?

]]> By: drjay http://www.peachpundit.com/2009/06/28/von-haessler-rules-out-run-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-176890 drjay Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:13:50 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/?p=15580#comment-176890 also i know a tv game show will not have you as a contestant if you are currently a qualified candidate for an elected office also i know a tv game show will not have you as a contestant if you are currently a qualified candidate for an elected office

]]> By: drjay http://www.peachpundit.com/2009/06/28/von-haessler-rules-out-run-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-176888 drjay Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:12:34 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/?p=15580#comment-176888 i see--i do remember from the ft campaign however that the george takei run for la city council came up as a previous example of an actor running for office and they mentioned that whatever station was showing star trek reruns in l.a. at the time quit for the duration of the campaign (whether they had to or were just using and abundance of caution, i do not know) i see–i do remember from the ft campaign however that the george takei run for la city council came up as a previous example of an actor running for office and they mentioned that whatever station was showing star trek reruns in l.a. at the time quit for the duration of the campaign (whether they had to or were just using and abundance of caution, i do not know)

]]> By: rugby http://www.peachpundit.com/2009/06/28/von-haessler-rules-out-run-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-176887 rugby Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:06:33 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/?p=15580#comment-176887 Look the key thing here is I am only repeating what I remember from the FT campaign. I have no expertise or in depth knowledge on this whatsoever. Look the key thing here is I am only repeating what I remember from the FT campaign. I have no expertise or in depth knowledge on this whatsoever.

]]> By: rugby http://www.peachpundit.com/2009/06/28/von-haessler-rules-out-run-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-176886 rugby Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:05:41 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/?p=15580#comment-176886 While that is true I am pretty sure (but not certain) that only federal races have the requirement that one must resign from such a job if you were to run. The State Ethics Commission, AFAIK, doesn't require that. Maybe some states do but I have no knowledge of that at all. While that is true I am pretty sure (but not certain) that only federal races have the requirement that one must resign from such a job if you were to run. The State Ethics Commission, AFAIK, doesn’t require that.

Maybe some states do but I have no knowledge of that at all.

]]> By: Kellie http://www.peachpundit.com/2009/06/28/von-haessler-rules-out-run-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-176883 Kellie Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:00:51 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/?p=15580#comment-176883 If a naked man screams in the woods, would anyone hear him? If a naked man screams in the woods, would anyone hear him?

]]> By: drjay http://www.peachpundit.com/2009/06/28/von-haessler-rules-out-run-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-176882 drjay Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:58:31 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/?p=15580#comment-176882 why do you specifically mention a non federal race? do the equal time rules not apply to all races to some degree? why do you specifically mention a non federal race? do the equal time rules not apply to all races to some degree?

]]> By: rugby http://www.peachpundit.com/2009/06/28/von-haessler-rules-out-run-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-176881 rugby Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:57:00 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/?p=15580#comment-176881 Because he is paying for it and it is a non-federal race, I am guessing no. If he did, it does beg the question: if a tree falls in forest.... Because he is paying for it and it is a non-federal race, I am guessing no.

If he did, it does beg the question: if a tree falls in forest….

]]> By: drjay http://www.peachpundit.com/2009/06/28/von-haessler-rules-out-run-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-176880 drjay Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:56:54 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/?p=15580#comment-176880 does he still do the show? my quick guess is that yes, at some point he would have to stop doing the show. now there may be exceptions--is it an "actual show" of is it basically an "infomercial" that the producers are paying to have put on the air, also i am not sure when the running for office thing actually kicks in--if its when they file and start raisng money, when they announce or if they actually have until qualifying to be considered and official candidate--i am sure someone here probably knows--i was just laying out possible scenarios... does he still do the show? my quick guess is that yes, at some point he would have to stop doing the show. now there may be exceptions–is it an “actual show” of is it basically an “infomercial” that the producers are paying to have put on the air, also i am not sure when the running for office thing actually kicks in–if its when they file and start raisng money, when they announce or if they actually have until qualifying to be considered and official candidate–i am sure someone here probably knows–i was just laying out possible scenarios…

]]> By: CMOB http://www.peachpundit.com/2009/06/28/von-haessler-rules-out-run-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-176877 CMOB Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:48:55 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/?p=15580#comment-176877 Does Ray McBerry and his local TV show, the Agenda, (http://www.sbnagenda.com/about.shtml) have to stop too? Does Ray McBerry and his local TV show, the Agenda, (http://www.sbnagenda.com/about.shtml) have to stop too?

]]> By: Your morning jolt: Chambliss puts hold on Obama nominee who thinks animals might need lawyers | Political Insider http://www.peachpundit.com/2009/06/28/von-haessler-rules-out-run-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-176875 Your morning jolt: Chambliss puts hold on Obama nominee who thinks animals might need lawyers | Political Insider Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:34:32 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/?p=15580#comment-176875 [...] Johnny Isakson can breathe easier today. Jason Pye at PeachPundit.com reports that a particular member of Rock 100.5’s “The Regular Guys” has set aside his [...] [...] Johnny Isakson can breathe easier today. Jason Pye at PeachPundit.com reports that a particular member of Rock 100.5’s “The Regular Guys” has set aside his [...]

]]> By: Bill Simon http://www.peachpundit.com/2009/06/28/von-haessler-rules-out-run-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-176873 Bill Simon Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:05:28 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/?p=15580#comment-176873 What about Tom Graves as his deputy czar? What about Tom Graves as his deputy czar?

]]> By: Daniel N. Adams http://www.peachpundit.com/2009/06/28/von-haessler-rules-out-run-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-176862 Daniel N. Adams Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:06:50 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/?p=15580#comment-176862 Kelli You are correct. The rules are designed to protect those that are already elected or those currently in power. They claim "fairness" is the reason. But protectionism is the game. The Hatch act keeps all federal employees from running for partisan office. The same for any full time partisan office for the state employees. It's funny that Ox's secretary would have to quit her job to run for governor but Ox doesn't.... yea that's fair (this goes for all currently elected officials, not just Insurance commissioner). There are many others excluded from running like employees of companies that have contracts with the state or federal government as an example. I would be interested in the actual percentage of Americans that are forced to quit their jobs to run for office. I bet it would surprise folks at how high it is. Somehow this is to protect our 1st amendment rights???? Courts have been no help here and have agreed in the backwards logic. Many policies are put in place like this to protect the ones currently in power and they call it "fair." However, like when Obama and McCain missed their filing deadline in Texas to be on the ballot and was placed on there anyway... We yelled that's not "fair", the Judge essential said so, life's not fair. If the Libertarian party missed a deadline, the outcome would have been very different for our candidate. So as for their "fairness" and "populist" claim... Horse Do-Do! It is Protectionism 101, and Georgia and America suffers for it. Kelli
You are correct. The rules are designed to protect those that are already elected or those currently in power.

They claim “fairness” is the reason. But protectionism is the game.

The Hatch act keeps all federal employees from running for partisan office. The same for any full time partisan office for the state employees. It’s funny that Ox’s secretary would have to quit her job to run for governor but Ox doesn’t…. yea that’s fair (this goes for all currently elected officials, not just Insurance commissioner).

There are many others excluded from running like employees of companies that have contracts with the state or federal government as an example. I would be interested in the actual percentage of Americans that are forced to quit their jobs to run for office. I bet it would surprise folks at how high it is. Somehow this is to protect our 1st amendment rights???? Courts have been no help here and have agreed in the backwards logic.

Many policies are put in place like this to protect the ones currently in power and they call it “fair.” However, like when Obama and McCain missed their filing deadline in Texas to be on the ballot and was placed on there anyway… We yelled that’s not “fair”, the Judge essential said so, life’s not fair. If the Libertarian party missed a deadline, the outcome would have been very different for our candidate. So as for their “fairness” and “populist” claim… Horse Do-Do! It is Protectionism 101, and Georgia and America suffers for it.

]]> By: Kellie http://www.peachpundit.com/2009/06/28/von-haessler-rules-out-run-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-176856 Kellie Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:38:20 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/?p=15580#comment-176856 Trump would make a great "Hair Czar". Do we have one of those yet? Trump would make a great “Hair Czar”. Do we have one of those yet?

]]> By: Steve Perkins http://www.peachpundit.com/2009/06/28/von-haessler-rules-out-run-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-176854 Steve Perkins Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:33:07 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/?p=15580#comment-176854 Yeah, that Trump reference made me shudder. Donald Trump is the Jack Welch for people who live in trailer parks and don't know who Jack Welch is. Yeah, that Trump reference made me shudder. Donald Trump is the Jack Welch for people who live in trailer parks and don’t know who Jack Welch is.

]]> By: debbie0040 http://www.peachpundit.com/2009/06/28/von-haessler-rules-out-run-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-176852 debbie0040 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:10:47 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/?p=15580#comment-176852 Eric and Larry are both great guys. I listen to the Regular Guys driving into work every morning. Hey, they wake you up better than five cups of coffee :) Eric and Larry are both great guys. I listen to the Regular Guys driving into work every morning. Hey, they wake you up better than five cups of coffee :)

]]> By: rugby http://www.peachpundit.com/2009/06/28/von-haessler-rules-out-run-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-176851 rugby Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:07:34 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/?p=15580#comment-176851 Being an elected official is likely a fulltime job. If you can't handle that you shouldn't run. Period. And I wouldn't call Donald Trump (someone who once went from being a multi-billionaire to bankrupt and then regained money not by any real talent but by pretending to be something he wasn't) the cream of the crop. Being an elected official is likely a fulltime job. If you can’t handle that you shouldn’t run. Period.

And I wouldn’t call Donald Trump (someone who once went from being a multi-billionaire to bankrupt and then regained money not by any real talent but by pretending to be something he wasn’t) the cream of the crop.

]]> By: Bill Simon http://www.peachpundit.com/2009/06/28/von-haessler-rules-out-run-in-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-176846 Bill Simon Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:04:26 +0000 http://www.peachpundit.com/?p=15580#comment-176846 FT or FD? Fairness Doctrine? FT or FD? Fairness Doctrine?

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