Broun wastes no time in Georgia Senate race
Here’s what appeared on my screen when I checked the AJC Political Insider blog a few minutes ago:
That’s not one but two Broun for Senate ads, just two days after the congressman from Athens officially entered the race to replace the retiring Saxby Chambliss. Both ads take you to the typical landing page at which you can sign up for email updates or give money to the campaign. Beyond that, there’s a one-page website set up with what Broun calls his “Four Way Test for all legislation”: Is it constitutional/right/necessary/affordable?
Lest you have to guess which one of these four appears to be most important to Broun, here’s the script from his landing site:
<– “Constitution”
.
.
.
<– “Constitutionalist”
<– “Constitution”
.
.
.
<– “Constitutional”
.
I guess you could say his campaign has a theme.
It’s a theme that will resonate with a lot of Georgia voters, mind you. But will it be enough of one to move many members of even the state GOP’s very conservative base beyond his past controversial statements?
The question in my mind is how much of a first-mover advantage Broun gets from this, particularly given that one of the other most likely Republican entrants, Congressman Tom Price of Roswell, reportedly feels no pressure to jump into the race soon. It sounds increasingly likely that Congressman Jack Kingston of Savannah is going to run, but the timetable for his announcement also sounds unhurried. Would even several weeks of being the sole announced candidate help Broun in an election that won’t take place for another year and a half? I guess we’ll find out.
P.S. — This post is in no way an endorsement for or against Broun, and the same will be true for the other posts about the Senate race that are sure to follow in the weeks and months to come. I plan to write extensively about this race, as it will be one of the most anticipated ones in Georgia in years, from both a state and national perspective. But I will not be endorsing anyone for some time. When I make an endorsement, that will be clear.
– By Kyle Wingfield
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Aesop's Fables and other Lib Economic Theories
February 8th, 2013
1:21 pm
And Tibs is turning into jamvet being disingenuous.
sailfish
February 8th, 2013
1:22 pm
kyle
I buy a paper copy every day, best bang for the buck IMO
Aesop's Fables and other Lib Economic Theories
February 8th, 2013
1:25 pm
If Christian Fundamentalists took over, a fundamentalist Court would intrept the Constitution as they pleased.
indie – You might read the Constitution when you get a chance. You know, the three branches and all that.
Aesop's Fables and other Lib Economic Theories
February 8th, 2013
1:25 pm
Tibs – If I’m being too hard on you, just let me know. I believe in a fair fight.
indigo
February 8th, 2013
1:30 pm
If fundamentalists get their way, ALL THREE BRANCHES will be filled with the true believers, you moron.
Tiberius - pulling the tail of the left AND right when needed
February 8th, 2013
1:33 pm
“If Christian Fundamentalists took over, a fundamentalist Court would intrept the Constitution as they pleased.”
Don’t equate “interpret” with “disregard”, Indigo.
You can come out from under your bed now.
Just Saying..
February 8th, 2013
1:34 pm
Wow, Tib @ 12:14.
Tiberius - pulling the tail of the left AND right when needed
February 8th, 2013
1:35 pm
“If I’m being too hard on you, just let me know.”
Well, considering you haven’t landed a blow yet, Aesop, I wasn’t sure I was even IN a fight. . . .
Aesop's Fables and other Lib Economic Theories
February 8th, 2013
1:35 pm
indie – See, I’m just trying to help and you let your face turn blue. Easy, man. All three branches of government being full of fundies (yes, we put the fun in fundamentalism) would require quite a few election victories by the fundies, which is something I pray for on a regular basis but let’s not get off track. You know what a vote is, don’t you?
Tiberius - pulling the tail of the left AND right when needed
February 8th, 2013
1:36 pm
Just Saying, if you bothered to actually READ what I post, you wouldn’t be so surprised at my 12:14.
Kyle Wingfield
February 8th, 2013
1:37 pm
And it’s very much appreciated, sailfish!
Dusty
February 8th, 2013
1:37 pm
Hey, hey, freedom of speech reigns here (except for Kyle’s rules) so relax.
If you want a good discussion, let us consider THE FOUNDING MOTHERS. Now that’s a fine crowd. Some were even out loading cannons and that sort of thing.. Martha made sandwiches every day for George and ran Mt. Vernon besides. Do I ever hear that mentioned? NO! Shame on you of little recognizance!!
Give those mamas their due!
Aesop's Fables and other Lib Economic Theories
February 8th, 2013
1:38 pm
OK, Tibs, I’ll stop. Anytime you want to get back to rationally discussing the founding fathers being good and decent men and not hell bent on providing abortions, just let me know.
Tiberius - pulling the tail of the left AND right when needed
February 8th, 2013
1:41 pm
“Anytime you want to get back to rationally discussing the founding fathers being good and decent men and not hell bent on providing abortions, just let me know.”
And anytime you wish to discuss my views, rather than rewriting them to suit your delusions, Aesop, you let me know.
Just Saying..
February 8th, 2013
1:44 pm
“Just Saying, if you bothered to actually READ what I post, you wouldn’t be so surprised at my 12:14.”
Ah, Tib, gracious as ever.
I do read what you post, Tib.
That’s why your 12:14 was so unusual…
Centrist
February 8th, 2013
1:52 pm
Nice that we have posters here to replace Dan Akroyd and Jane Curtain with their SNL slams that always escalated from:
“Jane, you ignorant slut” and “Dan, you pompous ass.”
CC
February 8th, 2013
1:53 pm
Tib:
I didn’t know you were a “sportie”?
indigo
February 8th, 2013
1:55 pm
CC
You, however, are a moronn
indigo
February 8th, 2013
2:01 pm
Tiberius, Aesop, CC
Read and learn:
From Jerry Falwell
“The idea that religion and politics don’t mix was invented by the Devil to keep Christians from running their own country”
and
“I hope I live to see they day when, as in the early days of our country, we won’t have any public schools. The Churches will have taken them over again and Christians will be running them.
and, this zinger from Pat Robinson
“There is no such thing as separation of Church and State in the Constitution. It is a lie of the left”.
An “it can’t happen here attitude” does not seem to be recommended, does it boys?
sailfish
February 8th, 2013
2:09 pm
dusty
Here’s a shout out to all those fantastic nuns – don’t know if they exist anymore but they sure were great educators with or without their rulers!
aesop
You would do well to have a bit of skepticism concerning our founding fathers and their private lives, how many had slaves and would’ve probably not been all too reluctant to abort an unwanted slave child? They were fallable men, brilliant in creating our constitution, but they were not gods.
Aesop's Fables and other Lib Economic Theories
February 8th, 2013
2:17 pm
sail – Yes, Eve ate the apple. No one is without sin, except perhaps obozo, if you listen to him about it.
By the way, why would you abort a future commodity? Did they teach you that in duh public school system?
sailfish
February 8th, 2013
2:25 pm
aesop
At least I got an education, you? Not so much judging from your inability to engage in thoughful debate.
Centrist
February 8th, 2013
2:39 pm
I score it 85 – 85 under the MUST system after 7 rounds with two knockdowns each, and many low blows. There have not been many clean breaks, and punching after the bell. I don’t see this fight going the distance of 15 rounds before a TKO, or elimination for rabbit punching.
Aesop's Fables and other Lib Economic Theories
February 8th, 2013
2:43 pm
sail – Foraging about for reasons to deny our Christian founding as a nation, as a means to justify the choices you make in your own life, is not “thoughtful debate.”
Centrist
February 8th, 2013
2:49 pm
Oh wait, let me revise my prediction. They are arm weary, flat footed, and both holding on in the clinches. They are bleeding profusely and eyes are swollen shut (probably prior to the fight). Looks to be a draw, and the crowd is restless waiting for the fights higher on the card prior to the main event.
Rafe Hollister preparing for an Obamanist America
February 8th, 2013
2:53 pm
When is the last time someone who jumps first ever won anything. I’m thinking of Tim Pawlenty and John Kasich’s presidential runs. I’m sure someone out there can think of someone who lead from start to finish, but there can’t be many.
I think he has zero chance, no matter when he gets in, but maybe he thinks the longer he is in, the further he can get from some of his dumb remarks.
Finn McCool (The System isn't Broken; It's Fixed)
February 8th, 2013
2:53 pm
We need to bring back the inquisition. We haven’t had a good heretic burning in ages.
Aesop's Fables and other Lib Economic Theories
February 8th, 2013
2:57 pm
I am not Catholic, finn, but thanks anyway. For future reference, they usually vote dummycrat.
Centrist
February 8th, 2013
2:58 pm
@ Finn – Those Spaniards and Conquistadors sure had a great sense of humor – passed a lot of it on to the Puritans in Massachusetts.
sailfish
February 8th, 2013
2:59 pm
aesop
I do not agree with that our nation had a christian founding. There were men of the christian faith who participated in the constitution as there were atheists. The constitution is mainly a secular document and rightfully so.
I guess the salem witch hunt was justified in your world.
Finn McCool (The System isn't Broken; It's Fixed)
February 8th, 2013
3:02 pm
Your not catholic? Burn him!
Jerome Horwitz
February 8th, 2013
3:03 pm
Actually the purpose of the Constitution was to strengthen the power of the Federal government. The Artilces of Confederation were ineffective and we essentially had thirteen different countries who couldn’t get along let pass legislation for the fledgling nation.
Jerome Horwitz
February 8th, 2013
3:04 pm
Nobody escpaes the Spanish Inquisition.
Centrist
February 8th, 2013
3:04 pm
Instead of lions against the Christians, how about a world Super Bowl of Jihadists against Crusaders?
Finn McCool (The System isn't Broken; It's Fixed)
February 8th, 2013
3:06 pm
I’m sure the founding fathers never expected the price of chicken wings to hit $3.00 a pound.
I mean what the hell is going on?
Finn McCool (The System isn't Broken; It's Fixed)
February 8th, 2013
3:09 pm
Jihadists against Crusaders?
We know who would win that. When’s the last time you saw a christian willing to blow themselves up for what they believe? Not even the Fundamentalist Christians are that dedicated.
Rafe Hollister preparing for an Obamanist America
February 8th, 2013
3:10 pm
I’m sure the founding fathers never expected the price of chicken wings to hit $3.00 a pound.
I mean what the hell is going on?
It is called ethanol, Finn. We used to eat and drink our corn, now we burn it.
d
February 8th, 2013
3:13 pm
Personally, I’m glad Mr. Broun is running for state-wide office. I really don’t think he has the state-wide appeal, and frankly, he is one of the more embarrassing members of the Georgia delegation. I don’t think a Democrat will win the seat unless the Republicans are silly enough to actually make him the nominee – so unless you want a Democrat in the US Senate from Georgia, Paul Broun should not be on the ballot in November, 2014.
Tiberius - pulling the tail of the left AND right when needed
February 8th, 2013
3:15 pm
Indigo, re: your 2:01?
Please remind me in what capacity Pat Robertson or Jerry Falwell served in any government office.
Any at all.
Even one.
Finn McCool (The System isn't Broken; It's Fixed)
February 8th, 2013
3:15 pm
I thought Congress canceled that ethanol requirement??
CC
February 8th, 2013
3:16 pm
“I’m sure the founding fathers never expected the price of chicken wings to hit $3.00 a pound. I mean what the hell is going on?”
Ethanol, as Rafe said, combined with the insane borrowing and never-ending printing of currency.
Send Hussein the bill . . .
Aesop's Fables and other Lib Economic Theories
February 8th, 2013
3:18 pm
The Declaration of Independence, the most famous document produced by the Continental Congress during the War for Independence, proclaims: “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” As well, this text references “the laws of nature and of nature’s God” and closes by “appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world” and noting the signers’ “reliance on the protection of divine Providence.” The Founders’ use of Christian rhetoric and arguments becomes even more evident if one looks at other statements of colonial rights and concerns such as the Suffolk Resolves, the Declaration of Rights, and the Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking up Arms—to say nothing of the dozen explicitly Christian calls for prayer, fasting, and thanksgiving issued by the Continental and Confederation Congresses.
It also receives interesting empirical support from Donald Lutz, who examined 15,000 pamphlets, articles, and books on political subjects published in the late 18th century. His study found that the Bible was cited far more often than any other book, article, or pamphlet. In fact, the Founders referenced the Bible more than all Enlightenment authors combined.
Simply put, the Founders were creating a national government for a very few limited purposes—notably those enumerated in Article I, Section 8. There was almost universal agreement that if there was to be legislation on religious or moral matters, it should be done by state and local governments.
There’s that pesky word again, “limited government.”
indigo
February 8th, 2013
3:19 pm
Tiberius – 3:15
Well, golly, Robertson and Falwell have been known to influence large numbers of Christian VOTERS, and boy howdy, those Republican politicians just LOVE voters.
Tiberius - pulling the tail of the left AND right when needed
February 8th, 2013
3:21 pm
So your fear is once again unjustified, Indigo, since you can’t point to any.
Thanks for not playing.
You may go back to hiding under your bed.
Tiberius - pulling the tail of the left AND right when needed
February 8th, 2013
3:27 pm
Aesop, in case you missed it, Christian principles are not exclusive to Christianity. In fact, except for a few passages that have been warped by jihadists, the Koran is very similar in it’s teachings, as is Hinduism and Buddhism. In fact, even the teachings of Native America tribes have similarities to the basic tenets of Christianity, irregardless of some of the animal icons.
Christians do not even remotely have a monopoly on good, Aesop, and have also done much harm in the name of their God.
So while we are a nation founded by men who happened to be largely Christian in their beliefs, we are not, nor ever will be a Christian nation.
Aesop's Fables and other Lib Economic Theories
February 8th, 2013
3:31 pm
Thanks Tibs – Look back and you will see that I started this whole thing by saying we have gotten away from our founding Christian principles and you, finally, after all that, agree with me.
Appreciate it.
CC
February 8th, 2013
3:31 pm
“those Republican politicians just LOVE voters.”
Dimocrats don’t?
Hussein never met a voter he wouldn’t buy with ‘freebies’!
md
February 8th, 2013
3:35 pm
“Here’s a shout out to all those fantastic nuns – don’t know if they exist anymore but they sure were great educators with or without their rulers!”
Speaking of…..I don’t care if she is catholic, she has a sense of humor:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Jrh_uuPmd0
Matz
February 8th, 2013
3:50 pm
Retar- er, I mean, reality-disabled US citizens are still citizens who not only have just as much right to run for Senate as any other citizens, but they have four times the chance of getting financial support from billionaire-backed, “grass-roots” conservo-tron organizations as a regular, thinking citizens. Stupid is as stupid says. This guy will have lots of support here.
Finn McCool (The System isn't Broken; It's Fixed)
February 8th, 2013
3:53 pm
and christianity is mostly based on old pagan rituals and beliefs.
So, America was founded on pagan beliefs.