Comments on: Haslam speaks in Farragut; what doesn’t come up?

By: Cynthia Moxley

Cynthia Moxley — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 17:33:52 +0000

Thanks for the comments, everyone. Jack: I agree 100 percent. Karen: corporate contributions are illegal. But I agree folks should do their homework. You all should check out the Moxley Carmichael Facebook page for some more reactions.

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:04:37 +0000

Susan, I’m pretty sure the Haslam family and/or Pilot Oil was a major, major backer of Corker’s campaign.

So it’s perhaps not just personal but also professional.

In fact, I would encourage anyone who’s considering a vote for any candidate to do their homework and read official papers, etc - not just go on what the news media et al have to say, and find out about the candidates before one votes.

By: vandyfan

vandyfan — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:51:13 +0000

Wow Susan, I would hate to be your friend. 1 screw-up and you’re ending our friendship! You either don’t have many friends or they’re all perfect I guess.

By: Jack Rose

Jack Rose — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:50:12 +0000

Mox, I’ve been dismayed by the lack of courage (Amy Broyles being one notable exception) that otherwise serious politicians have displayed against the state’s new appetite for guns in public places.

And how sad it is for public debate, and for finding consensus, and for solving our problems that fear-mongering has become the chief tactic for half of our leadership.

But I’d be surprised to find out that his fear of losing his right to carry a gun into a public park keeps Bill Haslam awake at night, at least not until recently.

Hopefully, unlike his opponent from Chattanooga, he’ll stick to the high road where he’ll find the issues that affect our everyday lives, every day.

Jack

By: Susan Kemppainen

Susan Kemppainen — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:32:34 +0000

I like Haslam, he’s done a good job a mayor; however, I am disappointed to learn that Senator Bob Corker is a friend. You’re judged by the company you keep and I’ve no respect for Corker.

Sad to say, it may make me reconsider my support.