Comments on: Less-than-fond memories of Barnes’ first-term

By: Don't Cry For Me Georgia Power Lobbyists

Don't Cry For Me Georgia Power Lobbyists — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:52:52 +0000

Hey, at least Sonny has never inflicted a personal identity crisis on the good people of Georgia. Heck, he may be the last R governor left in the country who’s able to keep both his zipper closed AND the crazy-talk at bay.

By: Imag N. That

Imag N. That — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:52:46 +0000

Gov. Barnes also appointed folks to the judiciary on the basis of croniism rather than merit. We have judges out there now who could not do their jobs without help.

By: Rev. William H. Swann

Rev. William H. Swann — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 04:49:45 +0000

Georgians have been pretty shafted by both the last two Governors. Roy was so elitest he almost drowned every time it rained. Sonny had a net worth of 14 cents when he was elected and is a millionaire now, he went to the Huey Long school of Government, he only “Stole his fair share”.

It is just my opinion, but I’d like to try someone, anyone, new. I don’t like the idea of a retread trying to run on Obama’s coattails. Baker seems like a good man, honest at least which is an improvement, why not give him a chance? I know I’ll be supporting him, but I’d never vote for “King Roy” for anything. King Roy spent $4,000,000 to Sonny’s $140,000, whomever the Republican’s nominate will not be so limited in campaign funds. The Flaggers are still around and angry, the Teachers aren’t any happier, and the Arc is still waiting to Choke King Roy again.

By: Walter Woods and Sarah Rubenstein

Walter Woods and Sarah Rubenstein — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:04:23 +0000

Yeah, that’s right. You want a piece of this ‘03 APC JoY action? That’s what we thought….

By: Mara Shalhoup

Mara Shalhoup — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:21:02 +0000

Excuse me?

By: Walter Woods and Sarah Rubenstein

Walter Woods and Sarah Rubenstein — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:30:39 +0000

In your face, Shalhoup. Boo-ya!!!

By: Brian Collins

Brian Collins — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:24:47 +0000

“And perhaps most importantly, he’s more likely than anyone seeking the governorship to break the militant, city-hatin’ Georgia GOP’s choke-hold on Metro Atlanta.”

For me, this part is huge. Add a new mayor, and maybe (just maybe) things could move in a more positive direction for this city.

By: Andisheh Nouraee

Andisheh Nouraee — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:23:57 +0000

The stars-n-bars are disgusting.

But I’m not sure eight years of Sonny was worth it.

By: S. Dekalb Voter

S. Dekalb Voter — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:18:05 +0000

Changing the flag may have been a mistake politically, but was morally correct. Keeping the flag would have been embarrassing. Sonny, the racist he is, didn’t even try to change it back.

Good points about the Northern Arc and teachers. Those two things definitely f’d him up.

Barnes gets my vote until someone better jumps in the race.