Unfortunately this guy is popular enough in the state of Alabama to probably pull this off. I live in the same home town he is from (Leeds) and he is godlike here, in spite of him "graduating" from Leeds High School with a 0.0 GPA way back in the day.
However, he has certainly given a lot back to the local community and has been very generous with his donations for local causes.
As a basketball player, there were few better than Charles. Doesn't mean I want him as my Governor in Montgomery but I suppose he couldn't do much worse than some of the other buffoons and crooks who have held that office...
BHMBAGLOCK From United States of America, joined Jul 2005, 2698 posts, RR: 5 Reply 1, posted (6 years 10 months 4 weeks 20 hours ago) and read 727 times:
Don't know if you listen to Matt Murphy via internet streaming while over in sand land but he was talking about this yesterday and wants people to write him in this year as a protest vote. He doesn't particularly like Charles' politics but does like him as a person and also admires the fact that at least he'll really tell you what he thinks unlike the current candidates.
I'll probably hold my nose and vote for RINO Bob Riley. No way could I vote for Lucy Baxley; even after the primary and runoff I'm not aware of her taking a substantial stand on any issue. For me being divorced from a legendary ex-governor and politician/crook extradordinaire does not qualify her to be governor.
This actually came up 5-6 months ago in another thread although I can't for the life of me remember the context and it doesn't matter enough to search.
BHMNONREV From Australia, joined Aug 2003, 1287 posts, RR: 4 Reply 2, posted (6 years 10 months 4 weeks 20 hours ago) and read 721 times:
Quoting BHMBAGLOCK (Reply 1): Don't know if you listen to Matt Murphy via internet streaming while over in sand land but he was talking about this yesterday and wants people to write him in this year as a protest vote. He doesn't particularly like Charles' politics but does like him as a person and also admires the fact that at least he'll really tell you what he thinks unlike the current candidates.
No I don't listen to Matt here, but while Barkley may not have the qualifications for office one thing he does have in this state is clout, and as you stated Sir Charles does not mince his words and could care less what toes get stepped on, so he may be able to get some things done in Alabama.
Quoting BHMBAGLOCK (Reply 1): I'll probably hold my nose and vote for RINO Bob Riley. No way could I vote for Lucy Baxley; even after the primary and runoff I'm not aware of her taking a substantial stand on any issue. For me being divorced from a legendary ex-governor and politician/crook extradordinaire does not qualify her to be governor.
I hear ya there. Riley would seem to be the lesser of two evils, and I'm not sure the people of Alabama are ready to see another Baxley in Montgomery...
DeltaGator From United States of America, joined Sep 2005, 6341 posts, RR: 16 Reply 3, posted (6 years 10 months 4 weeks 19 hours ago) and read 717 times:
Quoting BHMNONREV (Reply 2): Riley would seem to be the lesser of two evils
As compared to Guy Hunt, Fob James, and Don Siegelman he is the lesser of 4 evils. I miss the hilarity of Alabama politics. It is so much better than the crap we have in Georgia.
"If you can't delight in the misery of others then you don't deserve to be a college football fan."
DeltaGator From United States of America, joined Sep 2005, 6341 posts, RR: 16 Reply 4, posted (6 years 10 months 4 weeks 18 hours ago) and read 716 times:
Oh, I realized I never said anything about Barkley. It would shake up the state I'm sure but I doubt that his big mouth would get him too far. Too many life long bureaucrats with fiefdoms to protect for his straight talking ways to change. But it sure would be fun to watch.
"If you can't delight in the misery of others then you don't deserve to be a college football fan."
KaiGywer From United States of America, joined Oct 2003, 12043 posts, RR: 42 Reply 5, posted (6 years 10 months 4 weeks 18 hours ago) and read 712 times:
BHMBAGLOCK, ok, I've wondered long enough now. Is that BHM BA GLOCK, or BHM BAG LOCK?
Quoting DeltaGator (Reply 4): Oh, I realized I never said anything about Barkley. It would shake up the state I'm sure but I doubt that his big mouth would get him too far. Too many life long bureaucrats with fiefdoms to protect for his straight talking ways to change. But it sure would be fun to watch.
Then again, nobody thought Jesse Ventura could be elected in Minnesota, or Arnold in California.
DeltaGator From United States of America, joined Sep 2005, 6341 posts, RR: 16 Reply 6, posted (6 years 10 months 4 weeks 18 hours ago) and read 712 times:
Quoting KaiGywer (Reply 5): Then again, nobody thought Jesse Ventura could be elected in Minnesota, or Arnold in California.
Oh, I think he could get elected but I just don't think he would be too effective. Look at some of the challenges Arnold and Jesse have been up against. The same would happen in Alabamastan.
"If you can't delight in the misery of others then you don't deserve to be a college football fan."
KaiGywer From United States of America, joined Oct 2003, 12043 posts, RR: 42 Reply 7, posted (6 years 10 months 4 weeks 18 hours ago) and read 710 times:
Quoting DeltaGator (Reply 6): Oh, I think he could get elected but I just don't think he would be too effective. Look at some of the challenges Arnold and Jesse have been up against. The same would happen in Alabamastan.
I should start looking into what we are electing this year in Minnesota. I can't vote myself, but the wife can, but she doesn't care for politics. This way I can tell her what to vote
DeltaGator From United States of America, joined Sep 2005, 6341 posts, RR: 16 Reply 8, posted (6 years 10 months 4 weeks 18 hours ago) and read 705 times:
I can hear your discussion now...Listen woman! I'll give you your opinion when I want it.
Yeah....right.
"If you can't delight in the misery of others then you don't deserve to be a college football fan."
KaiGywer From United States of America, joined Oct 2003, 12043 posts, RR: 42 Reply 9, posted (6 years 10 months 4 weeks 18 hours ago) and read 705 times:
Quoting DeltaGator (Reply 8): I can hear your discussion now...Listen woman! I'll give you your opinion when I want it.
KaiGywer From United States of America, joined Oct 2003, 12043 posts, RR: 42 Reply 11, posted (6 years 10 months 4 weeks 15 hours ago) and read 684 times:
Quoting IFEMaster (Reply 10): Isn't he the long lost brother of Gnarls Barkley?
I knew there it sounded familiar Does that make me craaaaaaaaazy?
BHMBAGLOCK From United States of America, joined Jul 2005, 2698 posts, RR: 5 Reply 12, posted (6 years 10 months 4 weeks 12 hours ago) and read 673 times:
Quoting KaiGywer (Reply 5): BHMBAGLOCK, ok, I've wondered long enough now. Is that BHM BA GLOCK, or BHM BAG LOCK? Big grin
BHM BAGLOCK - It's a type of parachute malfunction, very nasty as it results in a higher descent velocity than you'd have with no parachute whatsoever.
KaiGywer From United States of America, joined Oct 2003, 12043 posts, RR: 42 Reply 13, posted (6 years 10 months 4 weeks 11 hours ago) and read 671 times:
BHMBAGLOCK From United States of America, joined Jul 2005, 2698 posts, RR: 5 Reply 15, posted (6 years 10 months 4 weeks 10 hours ago) and read 654 times:
Quoting KaiGywer (Reply 13): I thought maybe you were a Glock fan Big grin
That was pointed out once "in another forum". I rather like the dual meaning although it's completely accidental.
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