surepip Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 Beverly Cochran and Drew Lane should both be ashamed! Take a drive through the Courthouse Taj Mahal Adminstrative Complex and TRY to count the signs. I bet you lose count before going from the entrance to the exit of Cochran and Lane signs. I believe Whitey commented on this yesterday, and pointed out that David Barnett, Todd Pownall and some others had removed all but 2 signs, one at the entrance and one at the exit. I have to assume this is beneath Beverly, Drew, et al. Those with more than 2 signs up really should be ashamed and need to go and remove them. It is absurd, to say the least. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
The Sound Guy Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 I see the same thing at a lot of intersections too. Dabbs Bridge and HGCR is loaded with multiple signs for candidates for the 19th and we're not even in the 19th!! Signs in someones yard impress me more than signs on the road. Anyone can put on one road, to have in someone's yard at least means that person has found them worth supporting. Link to post Share on other sites
afriendlygeek Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 You mean someone put out all those signs. Heck, I thought they were some type of exotic weeds that only occasionally germinated. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
surepip Posted June 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 If anyone is out and about with a camera, please take some shots of the 50+ signs that both Beverly and Drew have up at the Taj Mahal, and post them on here for all to see. Anyone who takes things to that extreme is not who we want representing us in government. Use some common sense people. Right! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
WHITEY Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 If anyone is out and about with a camera, please take some shots of the 50+ signs that both Beverly and Drew have up at the Taj Mahal, and post them on here for all to see. Anyone who takes things to that extreme is not who we want representing us in government. Use some common sense people. Right! I plan to be out and about this evening,And will try and post the disgrace at the Taj Mahal, I will note that Beverly and Drew seem to have the most signs, However some other local candidates also have way to many signs, And some of the State Wide Candidates have become too zealous with their signs Link to post Share on other sites
TwoKidCircus Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 If they are placed within legal limits, why does it bother you soo much? Do you nitpick this much with everything or just the people you want to slander? 4 Link to post Share on other sites
WHITEY Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 If they are placed within legal limits, why does it bother you soo much? Do you nitpick this much with everything or just the people you want to slander? Have you seen the mess? Link to post Share on other sites
Cathyhelms Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 Have you seen the mess? Whitey I go by there at least twice a day, yesterday it was a mess. I thought the same as you, why do you need fityeleben signs to say the same thing?? I went by today and while there are still several there (I didn't drive in to see who's was who's) it was soooooooo much better. There are no longer any in the median, they are just in the drive going up to the courthouse and not near as many as yesterday. Thank you for doing this, they appear to have listened. Link to post Share on other sites
surepip Posted June 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 If they are placed within legal limits, why does it bother you soo much? Do you nitpick this much with everything or just the people you want to slander? Now just how am I slandering anyone ? It bothers me because it seems to be absurd, childish, and looks about as tacky as is remotely possible. Some of the candidates realized how bad it looked and chose to remove all but 2 signs each, 1 at the entrance and 1 at the exit. Some of the other candidates, including Beverly Cochran and Drew Lane have OVER 50 signs each in front of the building. I guess you can defend their rights to do so all you want. I think it is in poor taste. Especially when you consider many of the signs were purposely placed in front of existing signs from other candidates just to block the view and obscure their sign. Pitiful, truly pitiful. Link to post Share on other sites
bellaprincess Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 If anyone is out and about with a camera, please take some shots of the 50+ signs that both Beverly and Drew have up at the Taj Mahal, and post them on here for all to see. Anyone who takes things to that extreme is not who we want representing us in government. Use some common sense people. Right! Did you see them placing them there? Could it be that one of their supporters took all their (ones the supporter was to put out) signs and put them up in one spot and they are unaware? Link to post Share on other sites
TwoKidCircus Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 Well, what you think is absurb, tacky and childish is different from what others might think is absurb, tacky and childish. Now just how am I slandering anyone ? It bothers me because it seems to be absurd, childish, and looks about as tacky as is remotely possible. Some of the candidates realized how bad it looked and chose to remove all but 2 signs each, 1 at the entrance and 1 at the exit. Some of the other candidates, including Beverly Cochran and Drew Lane have OVER 50 signs each in front of the building. I guess you can defend their rights to do so all you want. I think it is in poor taste. Especially when you consider many of the signs were purposely placed in front of existing signs from other candidates just to block the view and obscure their sign. Pitiful, truly pitiful. Link to post Share on other sites
rednekkhikkchikk Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 If they are placed within legal limits, why does it bother you soo much? The legality of it is irrelevant. Can't speak for Surepip, but to me it looks trashy, like the litter that it is. Why would any sensible person place multiple signs for the same candidate at the same exact location? Do they think the voting public is too slow-minded to read a single sign as they drive past? Link to post Share on other sites
surepip Posted June 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 Well, what you think is absurb, tacky and childish is different from what others might think is absurb, tacky and childish. Oh so true. Different strokes for different folks. I applaud those candidates who chose to be reasonable and have a limit to 2 signs. They are to be commended. I am going to try to get by there again to see just who has pulled their signs, and to see who has littered the Taj Mahal with theirs. Link to post Share on other sites
WHITEY Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 Did you see them placing them there? Could it be that one of their supporters took all their (ones the supporter was to put out) signs and put them up in one spot and they are unaware? From what I have been told Beverly and Drew was seen putting out their signs.You can always ask them who put them out, Or better yet ask them if they have removed them Link to post Share on other sites
bellaprincess Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 From what I have been told Beverly and Drew was seen putting out their signs.You can always ask them who put them out, Or better yet ask them if they have removed them Okay I will put in a call to both tomorrow. I will let you know what I am told. Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyJ Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 When I rode by there, it looked like an entrance to a flea market. Link to post Share on other sites
The Sound Guy Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Went by tonight after Soccer tryouts. From what I saw, looks like most of the candidates have cleaned up their supporters over enthusiasm. Only saw a few of each candidate at each entrance. LOL, they did all try to get in the last sign! However, Drew Lane is either very desperate for attention or rather ego centric, I can't tell which, he had sign after sign after sign... He does work at the courthouse right? He would see these every day right? Link to post Share on other sites
WHITEY Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Went by tonight after Soccer tryouts. From what I saw, looks like most of the candidates have cleaned up their supporters over enthusiasm. Only saw a few of each candidate at each entrance. LOL, they did all try to get in the last sign! However, Drew Lane is either very desperate for attention or rather ego centric, I can't tell which, he had sign after sign after sign... He does work at the courthouse right? He would see these every day right? I dropped by and was amazed in the difference that one day can make, it appears that all of the commission candidates have reduced their signage down to two signs with no signs for the post 2 and 3 Candidates and only two signs for post 4 Drew Lane wins the top award for tonight with 16 signs followed closely by Sam Olens with 12 signs Deal is running in third place with nine, and bringing up the rear is Heath with eight signs. Those candidates who reduced the signage down to, two signs are to be commended for their actions, and certainly have earned the respect of the citizens of Paulding County. The others as far as I am concerned should be ashamed of themselves, here are some pictures Link to post Share on other sites
feelip Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Did you see them placing them there? Could it be that one of their supporters took all their (ones the supporter was to put out) signs and put them up in one spot and they are unaware? You could be right because it doesn't sound like Drew Lane shows up around the courthouse very often. Link to post Share on other sites
mevans_70 Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Apparently some violators are stealing signs again too. I know of 2 candidates already that removed some signs but had several additional signs there missing from what was originally put out. I sure hope that the cameras are reviewed and violators prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. For the record, the rules apparently changed this year - and the sign bond does not allow signs on County property I believe. All candidates should have been contacted to remove their signs by tomorrow afternoon. Link to post Share on other sites
lowrider Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 I know that I'm voting ALL incumbents OUT! So, that would include Drew whatshisname. Link to post Share on other sites
feelip Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 I know that I'm voting ALL incumbents OUT! So, that would include Drew whatshisname. Easy on Tommie Graham. He's the best thing to happen to the BOC in a long time. Link to post Share on other sites
Georgia Dawg Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Drew Lane has got to go anyway - regardless of the signs. I've seen his incompetence first hand in the courtroom. My vote is going to Dick Donovan. I've seen his expertise in the courtroom first hand. He should have won this position 4 years ago. Link to post Share on other sites
lowrider Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Drew Lane has got to go anyway - regardless of the signs. I've seen his incompetence first hand in the courtroom. My vote is going to Dick Donovan. I've seen his expertise in the courtroom first hand. He should have won this position 4 years ago. That what I was thinking. I voted for Donovan last time. Drew Lane is a joke on the payroll. Link to post Share on other sites
peeper Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Easy on Tommie Graham. He's the best thing to happen to the BOC in a long time. Dude! You must be smoking crack if you you believe this. Graham is an IDIOT! SERIOUSLY?? Link to post Share on other sites
rockster Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Thanks for the pics. The trashy signs do no justice to the landscaping Link to post Share on other sites
WHITEY Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Apparently some violators are stealing signs again too. I know of 2 candidates already that removed some signs but had several additional signs there missing from what was originally put out. I sure hope that the cameras are reviewed and violators prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. For the record, the rules apparently changed this year - and the sign bond does not allow signs on County property I believe. All candidates should have been contacted to remove their signs by tomorrow afternoon. I saw some man Removing the balance of Beverly's signs before I took the pictures, Where were the signs stole from? Link to post Share on other sites
Riograce Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 I find it mildly entertaining that candidates would waste so many signs on the courthouse, anyway. How often does the average citizen go there? I've been there three times since it opened - once last year and twice this year - and don't anticipate having to go back until 2014, when I'll renew my notary commission and my handicapped parking permit. Link to post Share on other sites
The Sound Guy Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 I find it mildly entertaining that candidates would waste so many signs on the courthouse, anyway. How often does the average citizen go there? I've been there three times since it opened - once last year and twice this year - and don't anticipate having to go back until 2014, when I'll renew my notary commission and my handicapped parking permit. Early voting has started and I believe that is the county location for it. There were several of the signs that said "No campaigning within 150 ft of the voting location". Link to post Share on other sites
feelip Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Dude! You must be smoking crack if you you believe this. Graham is an IDIOT! SERIOUSLY?? Wow! Two personal attacks in one post. Link to post Share on other sites
surepip Posted June 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Wow! Two personal attacks in one post. Which also shows their ignorance of what makes a good commissioner. Graham has impressed me from day one with how he comes to the meetings prepared with his questions and the data to support them. A nice breathe of fresh air instead of the "Group" rubber-stamping every item as presented by the chairman. I also like the fact Tommie Graham understands industrial development and has been one of the very, very few to be successful with providing sites and buidlings for manufacturing/warehousing/industrial companies who provide jobs. Link to post Share on other sites
vslade Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Somebody that works at the court house told me today that all the signs are gone.............. Link to post Share on other sites
surepip Posted June 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Somebody that works at the court house told me today that all the signs are gone.............. Good! Glad to hear it. That was really tacky and trashy looking. We are stuck with the Taj Mahal, I would prefer it at least look nice........even if the roof leaks like a sieve. Link to post Share on other sites
Animal Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Now just how am I slandering anyone ? It bothers me because it seems to be absurd, childish, and looks about as tacky as is remotely possible. Some of the candidates realized how bad it looked and chose to remove all but 2 signs each, 1 at the entrance and 1 at the exit. Some of the other candidates, including Beverly Cochran and Drew Lane have OVER 50 signs each in front of the building. I guess you can defend their rights to do so all you want. I think it is in poor taste. Especially when you consider many of the signs were purposely placed in front of existing signs from other candidates just to block the view and obscure their sign. Pitiful, truly pitiful. The marshals were up and about and ordered several canidates to remove signs from county land. Link to post Share on other sites
WHITEY Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 and the automatic door never works Link to post Share on other sites
feelip Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Good! Glad to hear it. That was really tacky and trashy looking. We are stuck with the Taj Mahal, I would prefer it at least look nice........even if the roof leaks like a sieve. I'm betting the money for the underlayment for the metal roof was VE'd for 15 pound felt and used to line someone's pocket. This is one of those buildings that started off with the ultimate specifications and wound up getting bare bone finishes. The problem is the final cost didn't reflect any of these cheaper systems. Link to post Share on other sites
Betty Boop Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Surepip, Surepip, Surepip. I just had to come on and tease you about this topic. Back when you were the Campaign Manager for Judge Valbuena you guys littered the county with the signs. And I'm sure you guys put them as close as you could to the old courthouse, so lay off poor Beverly and Drew. They are just trying to get their names out there. (Don't you just love these emoticons in this website?) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Raider Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Somebody that works at the court house told me today that all the signs are gone.............. They must have read pcom Link to post Share on other sites
surepip Posted June 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Surepip, Surepip, Surepip. I just had to come on and tease you about this topic. Back when you were the Campaign Manager for Judge Valbuena you guys littered the county with the signs. And I'm sure you guys put them as close as you could to the old courthouse, so lay off poor Beverly and Drew. They are just trying to get their names out there. (Don't you just love these emoticons in this website?) Ah....I just posted in another thread. I was not Martin's campaign manager. I was the treasurer. And for what it is worth, other than the one in my front yard, I never touched a sign. Link to post Share on other sites
EPGator Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 ... cant they get those signs back and use the litter ( signs ) to cover the holes in the roof?! It appears like they never plan to fix it anyway! Drew LAME ... Not my vote! Link to post Share on other sites
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