Comments on: Larry O’Neal is the right combination of competence, calm, and commitment to change that we need

By: Romegaguy

Romegaguy — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:21:56 +0000

best line of the year… or at least the week

By: Ken in Eastman

Ken in Eastman — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:33:24 +0000

rightofcenter,

The question is not if Larry O’Neal is better than Glenn Richardson, though, is it?

Larry O’Neal isn’t running against Glenn Richardson – and he wouldn’t. THAT is the problem.

If Glenn Richardson were still speaker, Larry O’Neal would not only fail to oppose Richardson, he would vote for him. Why do I think that? Because that is exactly what he did last year when Richardson had opposition.

Not only did Larry O’Neal not stand against Richardson, he VOTED FOR Richardson.

A I said, the question is not if Larry O’Neal is better than Glenn Richardson. The question is, “Is Larry O’Neal the best person to be The Speaker of the Georgia House?”

Not only did Larry O’Neal fail to stand against Richardson, he was afraid to even vote against Richardson.

Tell me again how that is a sign of leadership.

Tell me again how this is a man we can trust to do the right thing when faced with difficult decisions.

Tell me again how this man deserves to lead.

Tell me again how this man, Larry O’Neal, is the BEST person to be Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives.

By: Ken in Eastman

Ken in Eastman — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:20:15 +0000

Steve Perkins,

Exactly how far is your tongue into your cheek? Hmm?

By: rightofcenter

rightofcenter — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:11:12 +0000

Uh, Ken, since when do regular voters vote on the Speaker of the House? Like, never. The Republicans tried to run against Tom Murphy repeatedly – it never worked (his loss was demographics related). You don’t think Larry O’Neal makes a more favorable “face of the party” than Glenn Richardson? Let me sell you some Florida property, then. If whoever is elected Speaker makes the changes that are needed (as referenced in Larry’s platform), the Speaker of the House will be a non-issue in 2010. A Dem who tries to run against the Speaker (when probably only 5% of the voters can identify the speaker) is a sure-fire bet to lose.

By: Life and Liberty

Life and Liberty — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:42:39 +0000

I’m not going to call Peake or anybody a “bad” person, but wrong leads to bad legislative decisions.
These men can every one Install stripper poles in their Sunday school classrooms for all I care.

When their personal lives or love of federal money cause them to compromise their oath, they prove themselves unfit to serve.

By: sonofliberty

sonofliberty — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:33:59 +0000

….Rep. Ralston…is a leader who is committed to consistently do…..the right thing…..the caucus cannot squander this opportunity….to do the right thing.

By: Ken in Eastman

Ken in Eastman — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:49:34 +0000

PW,

Perhaps what we want are political leaders who consistently do the right thing. Some only do the right thing when it coincides with personal or political profit. I’m sure you’re familiar with them.

By: Truthteller

Truthteller — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:39:36 +0000

Hey knucklehead, what is Ralston Chairman of again?

Will wait to hear from you, you source of accuracy you…

By: Ken in Eastman

Ken in Eastman — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:36:44 +0000

AR,

I agree.

1magnoliapeach,

That is a very good question.

By: Ken in Eastman

Ken in Eastman — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:32:30 +0000

Indy,

She made a “marginal” statement.

By: IndyInjun

IndyInjun — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:26:02 +0000

Hembree lives in a very marginal district that speaker’s are not usually elected from.

A totally asinine statement there, seeing that all but maybe two districts in the state can be so identified.

By: AthensRepublican

AthensRepublican — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:32:08 +0000

Fair to also ask about Appropriations under current chair Ben Harbin.

By: 1magnoliapeach

1magnoliapeach — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:26:18 +0000

It is a bit creepy that Richardson was so disliked in private but was able to garner the support in The House among his fellow colleagues. How can that happen? It seems that for someone to really stand up against this guy really took some courage.

So, looking ahead, who would someone say would be the new Chair of the “Rules” and also the “Ways and Means” committess under a Ralston /and /or O’Neal led House?

By: Meanwhile, Glenn Richardson will this week earn $2,064.23 for doing nothing. Who can we thank for that? That’s right, the “new leadership team.” — Peach Pundit

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:01:00 +0000

[...] refreshing breeze of “new leadership” that people like Rep. Allen Peake seem to be frothing with anticipation to vote [...]

By: Ken in Eastman

Ken in Eastman — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:34:03 +0000

Well, yeah, that too.

I still don’t think Peake and O’Neal are bad people. They are; however, wrong.

You know that if we fail to reward those with courage who stood against Richardson and reward those who merely watched – or even actively voted for Richardson, such as Representatives Peake and O’Neal – that we are punishing political and personal courage while rewarding the opposite. Am I the only one whom this bothers greatly?

Don’t do the EASY thing folks; do the RIGHT thing.

By: AthensRepublican

AthensRepublican — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:25:56 +0000

And he was wrong on Richardson.

By: Ken in Eastman

Ken in Eastman — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:20:58 +0000

jenny,

He’s not unfit; he’s just wrong on this.

By: jenny

jenny — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:15:55 +0000

Rep. Allen Peake is unfit to serve in the legislature and should be replaced as quickly as possible.

So who’s running against him?

By: benevolus

benevolus — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:23:25 +0000

That’s like the written equivalent of your dentures falling out.

By: B Balz

B Balz — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:22:18 +0000

Mr. Ralston also voted Nay on SB 31, and his voting record against House bills was surprising, indicating to me, he may not be a ‘go-along-er’. Plus, he did stand up against Richardson:

http://www.votesmart.org/voting_category.php?can_id=7824

What concerns me about the Great Shake-Up is that a group of new leaders are going to be faced with an immensely tough session, with no prior working experience.

This is going to be an interesting session, thanks so much Glenn and Mark.