zopperman
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Some great news from my home state.
A guide to Chris Christie?s ?Bridgegate? - Elizabeth Titus - POLITICO.com
A guide to Chris Christie?s ?Bridgegate? - Elizabeth Titus - POLITICO.com
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BrianSD_42
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Literally the most "new jersey" thing to ever happen in politics.
1engineer
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Not even worth mentioning in the annals of politics. He might as well just picked his nose on TV or left his fly undone. On second thought, he probably would have got in more trouble if he would have picked his nose on TV. You have to be a big boy to play in that world man. That, and be able to lie like a mofo and not have one shred of dignity or morals. Both sides are equally good at that game.
KidVermicious
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What a mess.
Nobody who wants to be a politician is smart enough for the job.
Nobody who wants to be a politician is smart enough for the job.
RunninInGA
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Jimmy Carter's grandson is gearing up for a run for governor in the State of Georgia. This might be a test to see how stupidity flows through DNA. Standby for updates as the campaign gets underway.
CookieRoe
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I see lots of "OH, his political career is over, blah blah blah, he's such a bully, blah blah". F**KING you know what?? That's probably what this country needs.
As far as the investigation into the "We are stronger than the storm" ad campaigns (how they were used and were more expensive than another ad firm's proposed ads) in which he and his family(?) star in them. I don't see the problem with that. Its shows the LEADER of a state that just got its ass handed to them by mother nature. Christie is an icon whether you like him or not. I think he NEEDED to be on those ads. But, all this (investigation) is pure political bullshit.
I hate politics. HATE.
He seems to be a pragmatist. He doesn't appear to care (too much) about ruffling some republican feathers. That's good enough for me.
I'd vote for him for Pres.
As far as the investigation into the "We are stronger than the storm" ad campaigns (how they were used and were more expensive than another ad firm's proposed ads) in which he and his family(?) star in them. I don't see the problem with that. Its shows the LEADER of a state that just got its ass handed to them by mother nature. Christie is an icon whether you like him or not. I think he NEEDED to be on those ads. But, all this (investigation) is pure political bullshit.
I hate politics. HATE.
He seems to be a pragmatist. He doesn't appear to care (too much) about ruffling some republican feathers. That's good enough for me.
I'd vote for him for Pres.
RunninInGA
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You're ok with using Federal relief funds to fund state-specific tourism campaigns? We don't need another mob-boss president.
1engineer
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Actually that use (misuse) of the money is much better than a lot of things tax dollars are used for. When my dog has to poop she goes into her poo poo dance and starts twirling around. Thanks to our government I now know that my dog is not crazy stupid, she is just aligning herself to the magnetic lines of the earth.
CookieRoe
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Yes, I don't see a problem with that. Fed government "gives" money to states when in crisis (disaster). Ad campaigns were designed to get people to get back to the Jersey Shore and spend money. I consider the ad campaign valid and part of a plan to get Jersey back on it's feet. Obama administration ok'ed it from what I understand.
Alrighty then, I stated my opinion. Not going to get into debate regarding politics (trying to politely bow out of this thread)
hikenbike
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The guy was generating interest and confidence to return to the shore which is critical to the commerce of many impacted shore towns and surrounding areas. I see absolutely NOTHING wrong with it.
If this is the worst thing a politician does, then we're having a STELLAR day.
eddiebx
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I figured you of all people would appreciate this kind of technical information. So did you try it yet? Did you bring out a high powered magnet with you when walking her to see if you can screw up her magnetic heading while taking a dump?
hikenbike
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Or mapping the way rain drops roll off the windshield at 60 mph, perhaps?
BrianSD_42
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So you HATE politics but you follow politics closely and you have strong political opinions. Hmmmm?? Perhaps you should choose a different hobby or follow something else. Just saying .......
BrianSD_42
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At this point I haven't seen any evidence directly tying Christi to the closures other than the fact that it was his team that ordered the shutdown. There has been no smoking gun testimony or email saying he gave the order. I think he will walk away bruised but still in the game.
As far as the person who ordered the lane closures.... I'm not sure if a crime was committed but IF any laws were broken then they should be indited on criminal charges.
As far as the person who ordered the lane closures.... I'm not sure if a crime was committed but IF any laws were broken then they should be indited on criminal charges.
RunninInGA
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While I'm not a fan, it is looking like he could spin this in his favor if things keep progressing like they have.
RunninInGA
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I don't disagree with you - it could have been worse.
I don't subscribe to the thought that people were not going to return to the jersey shore - he purposefully put himself in those ads to further his political visibility and he did it on the taxpayers dime, costing more money than it otherwise would have. He wasn't a good steward of the money that could have been used for more visitor impact infrastructure or improvements is all I'm saying. People were going to come back because those businesses down there were going to get the word out themselves - it didn't require captain donuts propaganda to advance it along.
But as said above, it could have been worse.
CookieRoe
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Totally agree.
I guess you (and others) are correct. Perhaps the ads really were not (really) necessary. What still sticks out is that the White House ok'ed this.
Politics a hobby of mine? No way. I don't follow politics as you say. I read newspapers, listen to news on the radio and on TV, THEN form my own opinion. Politics just happens to be on the news a lot of the times. I consider myself up to date on the "current events", you saying that I follow something when in fact I totally don't, tells me I know a lot more than I give myself credit for. Thanks (......I think.....).
Maybe saying " I HATE the game of politics" would have been a better choice of words.
Anyway, I don't understand why you are jumping down my throat.
BrianSD_42
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Seriously ... No offense intended! Consider your throat un-jumped.