There were indeed liberals running - In fact, three of them. They did not win.

I'm not even a card-carrying Repub and I have to laugh at all that noise. I'm sure the actual republicans are mighty happy with that kind of defeatist attitude and that all hope is lost, why bother, no chance,etc. That pretty much guarantees a lock on their power in the future that is even stronger than now.

It took the Republican Party seemingly forever to break the stranglehold the Democrats had on the state of GA, but they did it, and then domination quickly followed. All those Dems jumping ship so fast to become Repubs...I'm sensing a pattern here that goes along with the concept of "all hope is lost, it's inevitable, why fight it?" The Repubs never would have gained squat if they had sat around not bothering to vote since the whole state was seemingly Dems and all that blah blah blah.

Personally, I could care less who votes or doesn't as long as who I vote for wins:)

Vox: Who were the 3 liberals and why would you call them "liberal?" Did you read anything about Steve Brown(R) and Kevin? And, I must ask, how does the current solidly REPUBLICAN leadership seem to be working for the people of construction.... I mean Peachtree City? How happy do we seem to be with the city's land use plan and adherence to it or lack there of?

NUK_1: You made me smile a little with this:

"It took the Republican Party seemingly forever to break the stranglehold the Democrats had on the state of GA, but they did it, and then domination quickly followed. All those Dems jumping ship so fast to become Repubs...I'm sensing a pattern here that goes along with the concept of "all hope is lost, it's inevitable, why fight it?" The Repubs never would have gained squat if they had sat around not bothering to vote since the whole state was seemingly Dems and all that blah blah blah.

Personally, I could care less who votes or doesn't as long as who I vote for wins:)"

How has the solidly Republican "domination" worked for Georgia? how does our infant mortality rate, literacy rate, teen pregnancy rate, divorce rate, and poverty level compare to nasty blue states like, say, Massechusets, New York, Illinois, Hawaii, Maine, New Jersey, Washington, Oregon, California, Vermont, etc.? And, as you are sensing a "pattern," have you bothered to look beyond your back yard to see what sorts of patterns are shaping up nationally? Do you truly see some redeeming righteousness in politics as usual as long as it wears red and promises tax cuts no matter the deficit? I am amazed at watching the rabid nature of republicans even with each other. You disavow Steve Brown's membership in the oh so prestigious republican club so that you can attack him while seemingly not breaking Ronald Reagan's rule number one. Democrats, to be sure, have no corner on righteousness, but I cannot recall in my 41 years of life seeing such a transformation of govt for the people into a very private operation which seemingly serves the interests of big business, real estate developers, and energy companies. And they have cheerleaders like the two of you escorting them all the way to the bank. I hate to think that Georgia, with the aid of Nuks and Voxs, will continue to accept the status quo, rejoice in 11% voter turn-out, and remain in the bottom 10th percentile WRT quality of life measures like literacy, divorce rates, and income. But as long as who you want wins, it doesn't matter NUK? See you in 2008 bud.

Kevin "Hack" King

I don't buy all the Republican snake-oil any more than I do the Democrats' views. In the past, it was somewhat easier to vote for a Republican, but the neo-con movement of huge spenders, fear-mongerers, and big love for a bigger, more controlling govt has alienated me from them. Bring back Barry Goldwater.

I never said that I didn't think Brown was a Republican,either. I did say that this county's Repubs don't really consider him to be any more than a RINO, but if someone asked me, I'd say Brown is probably a Republican to some degree. That was hardly an issue with me in any event.

Do I think the Repub domination in GA has been "good" or "bad?" I think so far it's been one helluva wasted opportunity, much like the Bush presidency to some extent(or Reagan for that matter). A lot of potential gain and improvement has been squandered.

Republicans as such didn't win over Fayette County.
The majority of the people who vote in Fayette are the above middle class people who always vote republican, as soon as they reach that level.
Fayette used to be primarily a poor County and they were democrats!
You see when you reach that level the taxes are a little higher and all you want is less for you to pay and more for the little guy.
I'll bet Oprah is very close now to being a republican---is now in most ways.

Vote Republican (Except Westmoreland)

I agree with Spear Guy. When a college dropout like Westmoreland represents one of the most educated counties in the U.S., we've got problems. Is that really the best we can do in Fayette County: the least productive rep in Congress?

When you have these pols with matching IQ and waist size, there's not much to get excited about.

We'll see about Ramsey later on, but he sure didn't blow out any candles either. At least he has an education. Unfortunately, it's a law degree.

"I'm NOT John Munford"

Vote Republican.....(except for republicans )

Love that avatar. That's the look I have every time my 12 year old car starts in the winter. YEEEAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

Kevin "Hack" King

I don't know you all that well, we have spoken on here a little- but I just wanted to say:

Merry Christmas!

I already posted here numerous times what a bonehead I think Westmoreland is. I also JUST posted above(and previously)that I'm not even a republican! So, why do you think I have anything to do with Westmoreland getting re-elected?

Have you checked to see if your password has been changed by one of Santa's elves?

Haven't seen my favorite girl rollin' with heat in a while? How goes it?

Kevin "Hack" King

I've been trying to be good. Santa might be watching!

but being on the naughty list does come with really good company . Hope you have a great Christmas, and please make a resolution to drag your hubby out with you to a blogger's coffee in '08: Preferrably sooner than later. I do suspect we've been in the same coffee shop at the same time? What do you think?

Kevin "Hack" King

"I do suspect we've been in the same coffee shop at the same time?"

I'll never tell!

and yesterday and the day before. I just roll with it:)

As Mr. Mumford said, is this what our brave military men are fighting to defend? 10% of our citizens participating in the democratic process? I sure hope the Iraqi version of democracy works better than ours. This level of apathy is troubling.

Kevin "Hack" King

to you and yours. The penquin said it best "I don't know and I don't care." in his response to John Munford.
Since it's turned out to be somewhat of a slow day, please allow me to offer another saying I picked up several years ago: "For those who have fought and almost died, life has a flavor the protected will never know." author unknown.

They literally risked their lives to show up in large numbers and vote when they had a chance. I guess the Iraqi's haven't had a chance to get fat, lazy and complacent about the basic freedom of voting and what it means.

I voted three times, that's all I could get away with, I figured if $ could do it I could too>

I yam what I yam....Popeye

Sniffles: "Witty, Hall of Fame, Humorous"......Those are the words of my bride to describe your "Mix and Match", "Mitch and Matt"

Very Funny ! You have brought much wit and creativity to this site. Perhaps you and Denise can embrace in a Holiday Hug.

"Perhaps you and Denise can embrace in a Holiday Hug." -- We have -- Sniffles, Main Stream, $, etc.

Haven't corresponded in a while. hope all is well. Have a great Christmas and watch out for the speed traps . Amazing turn out, wasn't it? What does this say about us, man?

Kevin "Hack" King

Forget the coffee rallies. We need to roll up some Sunday News papers and go about Fayette County hitting non-voters on the head like those V-8 commercials!

Cheers,

Kevin "Hack" King

"I don't know and I don't care." Too appropriate I'm afraid.

As to bad_ptc, how about this incentive: If you don't vote, we're making you eligible for the draft!

That might not scare the younger generation as much as it should, but hey it'll get their parents' attention!

Or maybe you have to either vote or give blood, which wouldn't be such a bad thing either.

if you don't vote you are letting me choose your leaders for you, 'cause I vote all the time. Keep the faith.

Democracy is not a spectator sport.

Most people just don't care.