Election Predictions

I've been reading the blog. A long time ago, one blogger said I was Druanne White's puppet. Another wrote that I was the Rick Driver crowd's candidate. And still another has written that I am Joey Preston's candidate.

Folks, I'm my own person. I'm a prosecutor. I try cases. At the end of the day, the office of your chief prosecutor is a serious one. People are murdered, homes are burglarized, children are neglected, etc. My opponent has tried only one case as the elected Solicitor and only two cases between 2000 and 2004. That's just three trials in the last eight years. I did 17 trials in three years. I'm running on my record because I believe we need a Solicitor who can do both: try cases and manage the office.

My opponent says she can only handle 28 weeks of court, that she has done all she can with the jail, that she will only try death penalty cases, and that there is nothing she can do when illegal aliens are arrested for selling drugs or committing other offenses in our community.

I have been in circuits, this one included, where 42 or more weeks of court was the norm. I can manage more court time so that more cases can be pled or tried. Murders, burglaries, and child neglect cases are as important to me as death penalty cases.

I cannot try every case. But I do believe the elected Solicitor should try cases on a relatively regular basis.

My opponent has been a prosecutor for 14 years. Most people would think she'd have already tried a death penalty case. She hasn't. Some may believe my opponent is going to suddenly become a tough prosecutor. Others are simply okay with the fact that she chooses to just "manage" the office. (And remember, she's managing much less court time.)

I believe we can do better.

- Sarah G. Drawdy

No one is calling you Preston's puppet, at least me. Indeed in another string on this forum I remarked that Preston and his close associates will likely be disappointed when they find that you are a professional.

Then, you will face some of the same political firestorm your opponent is facing now. White did four years ago. I believe, if elected, mam, you will face a storm in 2012 if the political landscape remains the same. It is almost impossible for a politician in Anderson to be an honest broker in Anderson County in such offices in the current climate. To his credit McAbee tried it. Adams tried it for her term, as did White, I believe.

My support of Adams is not against you.

That said, I know firsthand how things work in this county. By daring to think for myself, I faced a firestorm of personal attacks and I hold no office or seek no office.

That's how its played here. Spartanburg, as crazy it can be is more of rational place politically. Here's its a gutter war and they will turn on you in a heartbeat for just drinking diet coke instead of taking a comp liquor drink.

How many death penalty cases did Solicitor Ducworth try before he was elected Solicitor?

How many death penalty cases did Solicitor Henry Raines try before he was elected?

How many death penalty cases did Laniel Chapman try before he was elected?

How many death penalty cases did Howard Ballenger try before he was elected?

How many murderers, child molesters, burglars, drug dealers and petty criminals did Gene Taylor arrest before he was elected Sheriff?

Hush Brian . . .

Here . . . have some Bon-Bons. Mrs. Adams bought a BUNCH for all of us with her $128k+ salary.

Mmmm . . . Bon-Bons. Too busy stuffing ones pie-hole to go to court, let alone prosecute people. After all ... Bon-Bons are SOOOO tasty.


- SSHM

- SSHM

What was Solicitor White's salary? What will be the next Solicitor's salary? Why is salary relevant to you? Is this the only irrelevant slender reed upon which you can rely?

- Freddie

Also, as a side note for Bill, I mean SSHM, as he knows I don't eat sweets. When I did, I never cared for bon bons. I take that as SSHM's way of insulting a working mom.

Don't dare to serve, ladies, if you have a family. You will be smeared and bon bons will become your calling card in SSHM's eyes.

I hope Ms. Drawdy distances herself from these remarks by SSHM and calls on him to stop his attack on working moms in such a way.

This isn't Argentina, SSHM. Women in America can have a family and a career.

Hush Brian . . .

Here . . . have some Bon-Bons. Mrs. Adams bought a BUNCH for all of us with her $128k+ salary.

Mmmm . . . Bon-Bons. Too busy stuffing ones pie-hole to go to court, let alone prosecute people. After all ... Bon-Bons are SOOOO tasty.


- SSHM

- SSHM

Also, as a side note for Bill, I mean SSHM, as he knows I don't eat sweets. When I did, I never cared for bon bons. I take that as SSHM's way of insulting a working mom.

Don't dare to serve, ladies, if you have a family. You will be smeared and bon bons will become your calling card in SSHM's eyes.

I hope Ms. Drawdy distances herself from these remarks by SSHM and calls on him to stop his attack on working moms in such a way.

This isn't Argentina, SSHM. Women in America can have a family and a career.

- coke_stevenson

McCarty, I'm pretty tired of this whole "I think for myself" line you keep telling us. Pat yourself on the back for me.

We all think for ourselves, we've just come to a different conclusion than you. Get over it.

It's clear that you think for yourself, because you're the only person on this blog who has come up with such lame defenses for our current solicitor's refusal to do at least as much work as other circuits in the state.

Since you seem to be concerned with how much time Ms. Adams spends with her kids, how about showing some concern for all the other children in the 10th Circuit? Think of the devastating effect on them when Ms. Adams dismisses charges against a criminal who comitted a crime against that child or that child's family.

NOBODY has criticized Chrissy Adams for being a mother.

NOBODY said she couldn't have a job & be a mother.

She just can't show disrespect for justice and the children of the 10th Circuit, on our dime, to the tune of $128,000 a year.

Hush Brian . . .

Here . . . have some Bon-Bons. Mrs. Adams bought a BUNCH for all of us with her $128k+ salary.

Mmmm . . . Bon-Bons. Too busy stuffing ones pie-hole to go to court, let alone prosecute people. After all ... Bon-Bons are SOOOO tasty.


- SSHM

- SSHM

Also, as a side note for Bill, I mean SSHM, as he knows I don't eat sweets. When I did, I never cared for bon bons. I take that as SSHM's way of insulting a working mom.

Don't dare to serve, ladies, if you have a family. You will be smeared and bon bons will become your calling card in SSHM's eyes.

I hope Ms. Drawdy distances herself from these remarks by SSHM and calls on him to stop his attack on working moms in such a way.

This isn't Argentina, SSHM. Women in America can have a family and a career.

- coke_stevenson

McCarty, I'm pretty tired of this whole "I think for myself" line you keep telling us. Pat yourself on the back for me.

We all think for ourselves, we've just come to a different conclusion than you. Get over it.

It's clear that you think for yourself, because you're the only person on this blog who has come up with such lame defenses for our current solicitor's refusal to do at least as much work as other circuits in the state.

Since you seem to be concerned with how much time Ms. Adams spends with her kids, how about showing some concern for all the other children in the 10th Circuit? Think of the devastating effect on them when Ms. Adams dismisses charges against a criminal who comitted a crime against that child or that child's family.

NOBODY has criticized Chrissy Adams for being a mother.

NOBODY said she couldn't have a job & be a mother.

She just can't show disrespect for justice and the children of the 10th Circuit, on our dime, to the tune of $128,000 a year.

- ahammett

I suppose we agree to disagree on the job Adams has done in office. But, I dare to contend, in four years, if Ms. Drawdy is elected, your voice will be among those go after her if she crosses Mr. Preston in any way.

Print these remarks out and save them. Four years from now, remember them when you gear up for whomever stands against Drawdy.

That sir, is the difference in thinking one's own thoughts. Prestige, access, and free drinks don't get to me. I am not saying that they get to you. But, as I said on another string it is pretty easy to predict the reaction of the Prestonistas, and we don't even get those cool Argentine beer girls with the remarks.

I say, without apology, that operatives against Adams are punishing her for daring to be a working mom and for having a child while in office. I am sincerely disappointed that Ms. Drawdy does not condemn such attacks made on her behalf and that her supporters do not as well.

I look forward to the day Mr. Preston moves on and Ms. Wilson is defeated at the polls. I hope I live to see both happen. For then, people with sense can again begin to truly be honest brokers and get things done in this county.

Whether Fried should have capitalized "God" actually depends on whether he/she is a monotheist or a polytheist. On the other hand, there is only one spelling for "alleged."

- JDTippett

JD right on target as usual. And BTW, willie, if you believe in God, surely you must believe he doesn't "need" anything, much less to have his name capitalized. You presume a galactic importance which evidence would not support, my friend.

Whether Fried should have capitalized "God" actually depends on whether he/she is a monotheist or a polytheist. On the other hand, there is only one spelling for "alleged."

- JDTippett

JD right on target as usual. And BTW, willie, if you believe in God, surely you must believe he doesn't "need" anything, much less to have his name capitalized. You presume a galactic importance which evidence would not support, my friend.

- friedgreenmater

Thanks for the history lesson. I'll take my chances, by not taking any chances, and still capitalize God. I don't want to make the big guy any more upset with me than he probably already is.

By the way, I do believe in God.

What was Solicitor White's salary?

- Freddie

Not sure . . . is it relevant to THIS election? Didn't think so.

What will be the next Solicitor's salary?

- Freddie

I'm guessing that it will likely be the same salary. As I have said before, I have no problems paying someone what they are worth - so long as they work for it. Mrs. Bon-Bon there works less than half the year and draws a paycheck equal to a full years salary. Hmmm . . .

Why is salary relevant to you?

- Freddie

. . . 'scuse me while I quote from The CAVE Playbook: I think our tax dollars are being mis-spent on someone who never shows up for court, works half (well, 53%) of the year, and lets every Tom, Dick, and Harry walk with probation.

Don't even get me started on her broken promise to fix our jail. Tell Mrs. Bon-Bon for me she can eat all the Bon-Bons she wants ... from home.

Vote Drawdy - June 10th.


- SSHM

Any more info on the Doug Hooper campaign issues?

We are way behind other areas of the county, and the growth factor is nil. Our only real hope short-term is to build up the area as a residential bedroom type community for those who work in other areas. But with lack of mass transit, and high fuel prices, not much hope there.

Any more info on the Doug Hooper campaign issues?

We are way behind other areas of the county, and the growth factor is nil. Our only real hope short-term is to build up the area as a residential bedroom type community for those who work in other areas. But with lack of mass transit, and high fuel prices, not much hope there.

- The Queen

Queen, are you saying that State Rep. John Scott, mass transit consultant for Anderson county to the approximate tune of $80,000 a year for at least three years, hasn't come up with a mass transit plan that would sustain itslef? that's hard to believe considering his impressive credentials - a real estate license - and a place on the federal list of enfranchised minority contractors.Oh, and a willingness to drive 100 miles with no noitce to provide alibis where needed.

Coke:

You are the only blogger who brings up the issue of Ms. Adams and her children.

No one has attacked her for having children. She has left herself open to attack because of the low conviction rate, the high dismissal rate, her failure to live up to her campaign promise four years ago to end the jail overcrowding, her failure to try cases, her faulty decision to cut court time by 61%, etc.

Druanne White was a mother. Many of the male solicitors are fathers. No one has a problem with public servants being parents. No one brings this issue up but you.

SSHM says that Ms. Adams is working part-time. And when you take into account that she does not try cases and she cut court time by 61%, it turns out that she is only working part time.

Any more info on the Doug Hooper campaign issues?

We are way behind other areas of the county, and the growth factor is nil. Our only real hope short-term is to build up the area as a residential bedroom type community for those who work in other areas. But with lack of mass transit, and high fuel prices, not much hope there.

- The Queen

I know different parts of District 7 are very different (partially because of Larry Greer's political posturing to split up Belton and Honea Path years ago to help his re-election chances), but around Williamston and up into Midway Rd. and Hwy. 81 areas of District 7 new subdivisions are continuing to pop up despite the housing slump.

Also, outside of Anderson and Powdersville, I don't believe that other areas of the county like Pendleton, Belton, Starr, and Iva are experiencing growth bigger than Williamston and Honea Path.

Any more info on the Doug Hooper campaign issues?

We are way behind other areas of the county, and the growth factor is nil. Our only real hope short-term is to build up the area as a residential bedroom type community for those who work in other areas. But with lack of mass transit, and high fuel prices, not much hope there.

- The Queen

I know different parts of District 7 are very different (partially because of Larry Greer's political posturing to split up Belton and Honea Path years ago to help his re-election chances), but around Williamston and up into Midway Rd. and Hwy. 81 areas of District 7 new subdivisions are continuing to pop up despite the housing slump.

Also, outside of Anderson and Powdersville, I don't believe that other areas of the county like Pendleton, Belton, Starr, and Iva are experiencing growth bigger than Williamston and Honea Path.

- Lee Cole

For the record, it was then GOP Chairman Bill McAbee, not Larry Greer, that split up Honea Path and Belton. Give proper credit where proper credit is due.

Coke:

You are the only blogger who brings up the issue of Ms. Adams and her children.

No one has attacked her for having children. She has left herself open to attack because of the low conviction rate, the high dismissal rate, her failure to live up to her campaign promise four years ago to end the jail overcrowding, her failure to try cases, her faulty decision to cut court time by 61%, etc.

Druanne White was a mother. Many of the male solicitors are fathers. No one has a problem with public servants being parents. No one brings this issue up but you.

SSHM says that Ms. Adams is working part-time. And when you take into account that she does not try cases and she cut court time by 61%, it turns out that she is only working part time.

- changeneeded

When someone takes takes maternity leave and that is used against them politically, that is the problem.

I wonder if we will soon see political debates where mom age candidates have to say, "I am on the pill, you won't have to worry about me getting pregnant and taking some leave time. I won't get pregnant on the tax payer's time."

Of course, if one could just prosecute Cindy's folks, then, he it would not really be an issue. To Hell with following the law in deciding such things. JOey won't rasie money for your opponent if you just dance to the tune he's playing.

I certainly hope nobody's "getting pregnant on the taxpayer's time" or even getting somebody pregnant on the taxpayer's time.

Perhaps after hours, but, goodness, those county offices just aren't set up for that kind of activity. And what if the BOSS walks in on you?

I certainly hope nobody's "getting pregnant on the taxpayer's time" or even getting somebody pregnant on the taxpayer's time.

Perhaps after hours, but, goodness, those county offices just aren't set up for that kind of activity. And what if the BOSS walks in on you?

- JDTippett

In Anderson County, JD, they usually order out and party down!! What are lawyers and prepaid legal services for if not to take care of the occasional pesky sexual harassment lawsuit?

Any more info on the Doug Hooper campaign issues?

We are way behind other areas of the county, and the growth factor is nil. Our only real hope short-term is to build up the area as a residential bedroom type community for those who work in other areas. But with lack of mass transit, and high fuel prices, not much hope there.

- The Queen

Queen, are you saying that State Rep. John Scott, mass transit consultant for Anderson county to the approximate tune of $80,000 a year for at least three years, hasn't come up with a mass transit plan that would sustain itslef? that's hard to believe considering his impressive credentials - a real estate license - and a place on the federal list of enfranchised minority contractors.Oh, and a willingness to drive 100 miles with no noitce to provide alibis where needed.

- dunebuggy

I don't know about what John Scott has done, but I sure don't see any CAT bus coming down the road near me where I could hop aboard and ride up to visit the Principessa at her college apartment! Me, I have to hop into the gas guzzler and chug up the road burning all those fossil fuels and polluting the atmosphere and funding Arab oil looters just to see my baby!

Any more info on the Doug Hooper campaign issues?

We are way behind other areas of the county, and the growth factor is nil. Our only real hope short-term is to build up the area as a residential bedroom type community for those who work in other areas. But with lack of mass transit, and high fuel prices, not much hope there.

- The Queen

I know different parts of District 7 are very different (partially because of Larry Greer's political posturing to split up Belton and Honea Path years ago to help his re-election chances), but around Williamston and up into Midway Rd. and Hwy. 81 areas of District 7 new subdivisions are continuing to pop up despite the housing slump.

Also, outside of Anderson and Powdersville, I don't believe that other areas of the county like Pendleton, Belton, Starr, and Iva are experiencing growth bigger than Williamston and Honea Path.

- Lee Cole

Lee, you are right - in your neck of the woods, there is a lot of growth that adds to the tax coffers in house taxes, etc. Sadly that is not so in my area. Of course, it is also one of the things I LIKE about living around here!!! I just went outside to water my flowers (no water line, just a well, so I have to use garden hose and ration the doses to my marigolds) and it was great to see birds, trees, horses, two dogs, and no houses anywhere in sight. When we went to the growth meeting at BHP a few months back, the map showed zero growth in our area. And the hubby grinned and said that is just the way he wanted it to stay!!!