Comments on: Cherokee County Brouhaha(ha-ha?)…which, apparently, IS no laughing matter for the parties involved.

By: Kevin Bailey

Kevin Bailey — Mon, 04 Sep 2006 16:21:30 +0000

Not to steal the thunder from John and Bart’s ongoing duel. Before I give my new web page address I was wondering since John is for the event to raise money at the courthouse. The Democrats could sponsor a boxing match in the square maybe some of the funds could go to repair the gazebo. The new web page address is http://www.kevinforhd22.com

Once more I would like to thank John and Bart for keeping me amused in the past two weeks. For those worried the actors John and Bart would not be hurt in the boxing match had to include the disclaimer in that line.

Thanks,

Kevin M. Bailey

By: John Konop

John Konop — Sun, 27 Aug 2006 00:34:31 +0000

Chris,

Yes!!!!!!!

It is a game to protect both parties.

That is why so many of us are upset. This is about punishing people who dare challenge the incompent or party.

The same people attacking Mary Wilhite are the same group behind the Gina Carr situation.

I voted for David Farrow not Mary or Sean.And Gina Carr and Mrs, Bryd are out of my district.I told Mrs. Bryd her votes on spending were good.To me this is about being an American, end of story.

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 18:05:36 +0000

OK, for example, pretend my name is Joseph James Smith and my voter-registered name is Jospeh J. Smith. Are you saying that if I provided my correct address and signed the petition Joe Smith or Joseph Smith or even Joseph James Smith, it’d be ruled invalid??

By: John Konop

John Konop — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 17:51:07 +0000

Chris,

The signature must match the way you put it on the voter registration card.

For example , sometimes I use my middle name. Do you think most people would remember ?

That is why candidates always get more signatures knowing about 25% to 35% are bad. All candidates know that some of the signatures are bad they turn in. So do we throw them in jail? Would this not only help office holders over the people ?

That is why the Gina Carr case is a big issue!!!!

By: John Konop

John Konop — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 17:36:59 +0000

Chris,

The sad part is Charlice as well as Mike Bryd are bright people.I have told Charlice and her husband that on spending votes Charlice has done a good job for the community.

The Mary and Gina issue is not about politcal issues to me. it is about making sure people can disagree and run for office without fear of going to jail.

Also party officials need to show class.

By: Bart Brannon

Bart Brannon — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 17:13:14 +0000

In order to avoid another useless back and forth with you Konop, I will no longer dignify the BS spewed from you with replies. If anybody else would like to carry on respectful dialogue regarding the topic at hand, I look forward to an intelligent discussion of this issue as it proceeds through the litigation process.

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 17:11:41 +0000

OK, I understand Gina’s position. How are candidates to know which signatures are valid? A candidate’s job is to collect signatures, not verify them. Verification IS the JOB of the election’s office, so to complain about all the hours they spent doing their JOB to ensure democracy is pretty stupid. It’s also stupid to file charges against the candidate for turning in signatures that the candidate did NOT know were invalid. If Gina knew, then yes, that’s bad. But since she didn’t know, how can she be held accountable?

Whatever the case, since it’s word against word, it looks bad to the AVERAGE citizen (no one on this message board) for Charlice to pursue this matter. I’m surprised that in Cherokee politics, more thought doesn’t go into the AVERAGE voter’s take on things. But all of this does make for good entertainment. It’s like middle school for adults.