Comments on: Voting Against Constituents http://brianpatton.org/2006/05/15/voting-against-constituents/ Brian K. Patton’s personal weblog, discussing politics, NASCAR, & other random issues. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:37:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.3 by: Brian Patton » Challenger in the 5th http://brianpatton.org/2006/05/15/voting-against-constituents/#comment-155819 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 03:27:31 +0000 http://brianpatton.org/2006/05/15/voting-against-constituents/#comment-155819 [...] The 5th District seat is currently held by Bill Carrico. Del. Carrico spent this past year challenging Congressman Boucher and came up a little short. [...] […] The 5th District seat is currently held by Bill Carrico. Del. Carrico spent this past year challenging Congressman Boucher and came up a little short. […]

]]> by: TerryKilgoreIsMyHero http://brianpatton.org/2006/05/15/voting-against-constituents/#comment-47972 Thu, 01 Jun 2006 16:25:30 +0000 http://brianpatton.org/2006/05/15/voting-against-constituents/#comment-47972 Where are you Kilo, I'm over here trying to be naive, please help enlighten me with your advanced understanding of true inner workings of Virginia politics, you know, the kind you get off a computer screen Where are you Kilo, I’m over here trying
to be naive, please help enlighten me with
your advanced understanding of true inner
workings of Virginia politics, you know,
the kind you get off a computer screen

]]> by: TerryKilgoreIsMyHero http://brianpatton.org/2006/05/15/voting-against-constituents/#comment-47205 Tue, 30 May 2006 18:45:22 +0000 http://brianpatton.org/2006/05/15/voting-against-constituents/#comment-47205 Kilo, if you support Terry Kilgore as you obviously do, then you are the ultimate in "naive." Terry does nothing but sit with his feet up in the air condition and live off his Norton benefactor (we all know who that is, maybe you don't though Kilo.) Terry is a joke, and he does nothing for the people at all. He serves certain interests, and these interests need a know nothing puppet like him that has no concept of shame and will unquestioningly do what the interests need. Save your Ad hominems and thought terminating cliches, as I am, by the way a Republican Kilo, and I am probably postioned to know more about the inner workings of this cartel than you are. Naive? Really? Kilo, if you support Terry Kilgore as you obviously do, then you are the ultimate in “naive.” Terry does nothing but sit with his feet up in the air condition and live off his Norton benefactor (we all know who that is, maybe you don’t though Kilo.) Terry is a joke, and he does nothing for the people at all. He serves certain interests, and these interests need a know nothing puppet like him that has no concept of shame and will unquestioningly do what the interests need. Save your Ad hominems and thought terminating cliches, as I am, by the way a Republican Kilo, and I am probably postioned to know more about the inner workings of this cartel than you are. Naive? Really?

]]> by: Kilo http://brianpatton.org/2006/05/15/voting-against-constituents/#comment-43522 Fri, 19 May 2006 01:22:04 +0000 http://brianpatton.org/2006/05/15/voting-against-constituents/#comment-43522 If you think the senate plan and a tax increase will build the CFX any faster you are naive. Both our counties are in VDOTs Bristol District and the money is the same as last year. (as are my taxes) How about locking up those funds that Kaine promised he would do before any tax increase then I may be more agreeable. That is what was promised and I would hope the house members hold him to that. If you think the senate plan and a tax increase will build the CFX any faster you are naive. Both our counties are in VDOTs Bristol District and the money is the same as last year. (as are my taxes)
How about locking up those funds that Kaine promised he would do before any tax increase then I may be more agreeable. That is what was promised and I would hope the house members hold him to that.

]]> by: Brian Patton http://brianpatton.org/2006/05/15/voting-against-constituents/#comment-42962 Tue, 16 May 2006 11:57:57 +0000 http://brianpatton.org/2006/05/15/voting-against-constituents/#comment-42962 "<i>The truth is the funds for the Bristol District stay the same as last year.</i>" Even if that is taken as true, it is also true that under the House plan tons of money - out of the general fund - will go for Northern Virginia and Tidewater transportation problem. Come on now Kilo, don't you want our Delegates to fight for a little money down this way. Additionaly, I have been told that if the House plan is passed, we can kiss the CFX goodbye for a few more years (even with the mining companies doing the first phase). On to the Bristol comment, though. A guy I know who works for VDOT told me that they had already started dipping into the new development fund (before the budget crisis) to keep things going (maintenance). He said they are essential robbing Peter to pay Paul with no hope of Peter ever getting paid back. So you may be right about the the funds for Bristol staying the same, but keep in mind, same is not always what we want. I want it to be fair for all regions of Virginia - especially Southwest Virginia. “The truth is the funds for the Bristol District stay the same as last year.”

Even if that is taken as true, it is also true that under the House plan tons of money - out of the general fund - will go for Northern Virginia and Tidewater transportation problem. Come on now Kilo, don’t you want our Delegates to fight for a little money down this way. Additionaly, I have been told that if the House plan is passed, we can kiss the CFX goodbye for a few more years (even with the mining companies doing the first phase).

On to the Bristol comment, though. A guy I know who works for VDOT told me that they had already started dipping into the new development fund (before the budget crisis) to keep things going (maintenance). He said they are essential robbing Peter to pay Paul with no hope of Peter ever getting paid back.

So you may be right about the the funds for Bristol staying the same, but keep in mind, same is not always what we want. I want it to be fair for all regions of Virginia - especially Southwest Virginia.

]]> by: Kilo http://brianpatton.org/2006/05/15/voting-against-constituents/#comment-42874 Tue, 16 May 2006 03:57:25 +0000 http://brianpatton.org/2006/05/15/voting-against-constituents/#comment-42874 A couple things are wrong with that. First being the "underfunds" The truth is the funds for the Bristol District stay the same as last year. I think Kilgore and Carrico are doing exactly what their constituents want. NO Tax Increase. I have not talked to anyone who wants higher taxes for road projects in my area. Clintwood must be different. A couple things are wrong with that. First being the “underfunds” The truth is the funds for the Bristol District stay the same as last year.
I think Kilgore and Carrico are doing exactly what their constituents want. NO Tax Increase. I have not talked to anyone who wants higher taxes for road projects in my area. Clintwood must be different.

]]> by: Scott http://brianpatton.org/2006/05/15/voting-against-constituents/#comment-42872 Tue, 16 May 2006 03:53:52 +0000 http://brianpatton.org/2006/05/15/voting-against-constituents/#comment-42872 Good comment, Brian. Why would we want to promote Carrico when he can't or won't represnet us in the job he has now? Fire Carrico,, don't promote him. Good comment, Brian. Why would we want to promote Carrico when he can’t or won’t represnet us in the job he has now? Fire Carrico,, don’t promote him.

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