Friday, January 16, 2009

 

Talk About a Monkey Wrench

Wow, Carter County's own Kent Williams pulled a trick no one saw coming. I can't believe he is now Tennessee's House Speaker. Almost every Republican in the state is steaming with anger. A lot of newspapers are equally annoyed with this development. This is incredibly satisfying for me just because it appears Gregory's money still can't quite buy everything he wants. I do think, though, that the majority party should be the one that chooses the speaker. Williams also had to do a lot of lying before hand to set this up. I'm never a fan of lying. So, I am just about equally disappointed in this development. Williams, in effect, let the Democrats pick the leader, one who is not too experienced, too. Worked in Williams' favor for now, but there is no way he will get reelected in 2010. The bad part here is that dumb Jerome Cochran will probably run again. So, maybe Kent will get reelected. Sometimes, you just can't make this stuff up. I bet John Lundberg is annoyed too, since he was salivating at a possible increase in business with his employee set to be the new speaker. Oh well, at least Mumpower will have more time to read his comic books.
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UPDATE: Apparently, Mumpower had a ton of flags ordered to celebrate his big day, which of course didn't turn out to be so good for him. He also had some goofball video tape him all day to preserve the historic moment. I would like to see that video, especially when the final vote put Williams in. While Williams seems awfully dirty in this trick, I do enjoy that Matty Hill will likely continue to be ignored due to his incompetence. That's not good for the 7th District though. It's just that Mumpower and the Gregory cronies would have overlooked Hill's shortcomings.
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UPDATE II: I just learned that this whole mess could have been avoided if freshman Republican Terri Lynn Weaver had actually understood how to vote on a tabling motion. That is pretty amazing. Sounds like a Fred Merkle indeed.

And, on another note, Matthew Hill still annoys people in his own district, or at least the person who posted this lawsuit info. By the way, that's a bummer what happened to Bernier. Sounds like he was blindsided.

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Mumpower Ordered 65 Flags For Capitol
Lawmakers Can Fly Flags Over Capitol If They Supply Them


POSTED: 10:23 am CST January 15, 2009

UPDATED: 4:45 pm CST January 15, 2009


NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The 65 flags flown over the Tennessee Capitol were supposed to be state Rep. Jason Mumpower's ultimate keepsake.

Related: Read Cara Kumari's Blog
The Bristol Republican had workers hoist and lower the state flags over the Capitol the day he expected to be elected House speaker Tuesday, an information request from the state Department of General Services shows.

But Mumpower was upset by fellow Republican Rep. Kent Williams of Elizabethton by one vote. So now he and 16 other Republicans who combined to have nearly 200 flags flown over the Capitol may be wondering what do with them.

 
 
Mumpower Ordered 65 Flags For Capitol
Lawmakers Can Fly Flags Over Capitol If They Supply Them

http://www.wsmv.com/politics/18487495/detail.html
 
Thanks for the tip. The part about the video guy is hilarious. I don't think you're supposed to county your chickens before they hatch.
 
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And, on another note, Matthew Hill [still annoys people] in his own district, or at least the person who posted this lawsuit info.

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http://www.tricities.com/tri/news/local/article/radio_talk_show_host_booted_from_bully_pulpit/17735/#When:05:30:48Z
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Posted by ( elephantwatch ) on December 18, 2008 at 10:15 am

FLORIDA JUDGE LEGISLATES GAY MARRIAGE FROM THE BENCH

MARC BERNIER v PATRICK J MANNIX, SR
CASE# 2005 33985 FMCI
(Volusia County)
KAREN ADAMS FOXMAN, ESQUIRE, COUNSEL FOR “WIFE”
Rice & Rose - A Full Service Law Firm

http://www.clerk.org

Marc Bernier, WNDB & WFHG, and his lawyer went to Court and told the Judge, in writing, that he is married to a man who beats him like a rented mule.
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MATTHEW HILL (WPWT) testified on behalf of the “wife”.... MARC BERNIER (WFHG & WNDB)
H. Pope Hamrick, Jr.
County Court Judge
Oct 10, 2005
SIGNED & DATED
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“Bernier, whose wife hails from the Twin City,
He and his wife had been talking about moving to Bristol, Bernier said.“
CORRECTION: EX-WIFE

Instrument: 2007158505 Image not displayed pursuant to 28.2221(5) Florida Statutes.
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Document InformationDate: 07/11/2007 Book: 6092
Document Type: FINAL JUDGMENT DISSOLUTION W/REAL PROP Page: 3900
Image not displayed pursuant to 28.2221(5) Florida Statutes.


Additional CommentsInstrument: 2007158505 Pages: 16
Time: 02:02 PM Return to Label:
Parcel/Case #: 2007 30478 FMCI
3240-08-00-0150
Legal Description: LT 15 ORMOND LK UN X SEC B
Transfer: $ 0.00 Finance: $ 0.00
Doc Stamps: $ 0.00 Intangible Tax: $ 0.00
Recording Fee: $ 0.00


Name InformationDirect Names: Reverse Names:
BERNIER MELODYE L
BERNIER MARC F
 
[url=http://www.tricities.com/tri/news/local/article/radio_talk_show_host_booted_from_bully_pulpit/17735/#When:05:30:48Z]still annoys people[/url]
 
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