Great Debate For Giles County!
Last night the three candidates seeking to represent the 65th District of Tennessee in the State Legislature met in a well organized debate, sponsored by the Giles Patriots. More than a hundred citizens came to the Pulaski Recreation Center to meet and hear the views of these men. They faced off on a number of questions for an hour and a half with almost another hour of all three candidates mingling with the crowd.
Each candidate Mr Bass, Mr Spivey, and Mr Root gave a very good accounting of themselves in expressing their views about state government and in responding to the questions that had been submitted by audience members.
Mr Bass is the current representative from the 65 District and a democrat who asked that people examine his record. Mr. Spivey is a republican but describes himself as more of a conservative who is more responsive to the people than the party. . Mr. Root defined himself as a conservative independent who has taken no money from any groups.
Each candidate Mr Bass, Mr Spivey, and Mr Root gave a very good accounting of themselves in expressing their views about state government and in responding to the questions that had been submitted by audience members.
Mr Bass is the current representative from the 65 District and a democrat who asked that people examine his record. Mr. Spivey is a republican but describes himself as more of a conservative who is more responsive to the people than the party. . Mr. Root defined himself as a conservative independent who has taken no money from any groups.
posted by Allen Barrett | 7:48 AM
46 Comments:
Very glad they debated. Giles Countians generally do elect the most qualified candidates. Case in point:
COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 7
Terry W. Harwell - 477
T.A. (Tommy) Campbell – 448
Vicki Coleman – 423
(WAB) William Allen Barrett – 254
Do not accuse Mr. Barrett of trying to stir up something. Just look at above post.
10:22
I think 10:10 was just trying to remind barrett that the voters in the 7th District did not want him. And he's the one who is trying to stir up trouble over his HUGE loss.
Who is trying to stir up trouble now? 10:10 and 10:39 I always said anything Barrett said Rapid would have something hateful to say about it.
Billy Spivey did a great job and called Eddie out on the way he has voted in the past. Just like Eddie said check his record..it doesn't lie.
10;10 and 10 :39 are not very considerate people. They are both good stirrers
6:52
No, the chief troublemaker and pot stirrer is none other than william allen barrett. You should know that without my having to tell you.
10:10 an 10:39 were stirring too. It was uncalled for on this blog. I think they were the same person as 7:30.
5:06 good post. You posted on the subject. My vote goes for Eddie tho.
Let's start an investigation to see who Rapid is. Could his name start with a C?
7:47
I have no idea who 10:10 is, but I admit to being the one who posted at 12:39. I made the post to simply point out that barrett needed to be reminded that the voters in 7th District do not want his services. Apparently, he hasn't accepted that yet.
If Mr. Barrett was wanting to stimulate debate and report on the legislative races, you would think he would at least get the candidates' names right.
Why don't you grow up? You know you posted both the last two post. Would a Christian keep stirring like you do?
7:15 Why are you always trying to point out something? Do you think you are smarter than everyone else? Grow up and quit trying to dominate everyone.
7:15 keep it up. great post.
To 7:19:
Always attacking the person when you can't attack the truth they present. Shows how shallow and desperate you are. If you were not at the debate,then you have nothing to share on this topic. So my suggestion is move on. While you maybe tired of Mr. Barrett, we "ALL" are tired of you, even those who may have initially agreed with you in the past. You are an immature, bitter person that even when you get your way, you can't be happy. Your health will appreciate a break from all your incessant spewing and "WE" would too. Buh Bye!
11:28 You hit the nail on the head, that person is immature and bitter.
I bet Mr. Roop agrees with 7:19 and appreciates his point. Making fun of a candidate's last name as Barrett did certainly has no place on this forum. Nothing "immature" or "bitter" as far as I can see about calling his hand on it. Now those might be warranted descriptions of Barrett's actions though.
9:52
Why are you so critical when I point out misbehavior and then give a free pass to people like barrett who is constantly trying to stir something up?
It's ok if Rapid or Boss Hog which I think fits better miss types, but oh don't let anyone else do that.
I had never heard of Mr. Root or Roop before so don't know what is correct. That's one time I'm taking up for Barrett, he probaly didn't know he spelled it wrong.
Bass all the way.
a typo twice? c'mon.
1348 votes for other canidates and 254 for wab.That is 19% of the vote.A worse approvall rating than Obama.
6:59 I may be dense, but I can't see what your post has to do with the topic? Or maybe you are one of those people who feel like you look better by putting others down?! Takes a big person to anonymously attack someone who signs their own name on their own blog. Start your own blog and show us how smart you are. Wonder if you could post on topic then.
Doubt it though as you've proven you are totally ignorant of all matters in government but apparently fancy yourself an expert on Barret. What did folks like you do before Mr. Barret started holding officials feet to the fire and at least TRYING to make them operate openly and honestly. Oh forgot, it was a perfect world before he moved here.
"Blowing out someone's candle does not make yours shine brighter." unknown
Naomi Carroll
Mr. Barrett was in no way making fun of Mr. Roop's last name. Eager to jump on Barrett for anything and making something out of nothing. You are pathetic and desperately grasping at straws.
Naomi Carroll Great post I agree with you 100%.
Great post Naomi,
6:59 Great point.
I see naomi is in the barrett camp. That's what Giles County needs...another know-it-all who has all the answers.
I am amazed that the one who is so dedicated to holding me accountable for "bad behavior" has maintained a consistent dialog of attacks against me when I haven't even posted anything for days. This thread had nothing but a very simple statement that gave positive attention to candidates and the forum the Giles Patriots provided yet there is noting but criticism of me and anyone who is perceived as being supportive of me. I'm beginning to wonder if perhaps the "great task taker" has revealed himself as even more of a trouble creator than enabler? It's sad when you think about it, to be so filled with hate that your whole focus in life has become finding fault with someone as unimportant as me.
I do apologize to Mr. Roop for the misspelling of his name. Having met Mr. Roop and seeing him as a thoughtful man of maturity and character I doubt my mistake caused him anywhere as much distress as the one whining about the error.
9:11 p.m. What in my post indicated that I am either in the "barrett camp" and gave the impression that I was a "know it all who has all the answers." Please be specific. I wrote the post and can't find the inference you claim is the. I've also dissected is numerous times and still fail to see how anybody could logically get your expressed sentiments from my post. Please enlighten me
naomi
You don't seem to need any enlightenment whatsoever.
TO:Saturday, October 02, 2010 5:06:00 PM -
Fact is, it's easy to "call someone out" when you've never been in that particular political job.
Fact is 11:38 you don't understand facts. Check out Eddies voting record. He says one thing but the way he has voted doesn't represent what he says. I think that's pretty simple, don't you? Or are you going to be like these other mindless goofs on here and deny proof, the law and the like?
Monday, October 04, 2010 8:36:00 PM
Wise guy. eh?
Never can give a answer because you don't know one.
4:17 Fact is you should check out Billy Spivey's bankruptcy and see who he shafted.
It was democratic leadership that caused his job loss and eventual bankruptcy. When you're pulling in the big government contracts you don't have to worry, watch Bass when he loses.
Ha! He filed under George Bush and a republican congress. Wanna try again.
I thought rabid said "People Don't Like Attack Dogs". Funny how it's ok for them to attack Barrett.
He brings the attacks on himself, so stop defending him.
I have a right to defend him just as much as you have a right to talk about him.
Looks like the devil is wainting for both of us.
9:43 You need to watch Billy Spivey's campaign video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2gI4t0DTnI
I watched Billy Spivey's video and asked people in Marshall County about him.
7:41
Nobody said you didn't have a right to defend a troublemaker, but why would you want to do that?
because I like you 6:11.
When did the Bass family start mowing the sides of the road?
I thought that was when Eddie was sherriff.
They can have the job I sure don't want it. If you do under bid them.
Guess people didn't like the attack dog.
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