Draft Beer legislation in Colbert County was vetoed at the last minute by Gov. Riley. He waited to the last second to vetoe the bill so the legislature could not over ride it. That's pretty sorry.
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Since it would appear to be motivated politically, I would take a wild guess that someone had it in not for Colbert County, but Marcel Black and his newly decorated office, cartwheel and all. No, I haven't forgotten and neither should the voters.
Good example why politicians ate stupid when it comes to business...?
Political Payback?
The Christian right fed his pocket?
His excuse for signing it doesn't hold water...something stinks in mudville folks....
Political Payback?
The Christian right fed his pocket?
His excuse for signing it doesn't hold water...something stinks in mudville folks....
Nothing in the world worse than the unconstitutional act of trying to legislate morality period.
This inaction just backs up what I think, We have the weakest, jelly-bellied representation possible from North Alabama. They should have have been making their points all along to the Legislature and Governor concerning our area. They don't do squat but prance around for Photo OPS, pretending to be "serious" about our welfare. VOTE THE BAS****s out. JMHO!!!!
WHAT AN IDIOT!!!!!!!!! Once again Riley proves that he is worthless. That fool couldn't find his butt with both hands.
As far as the draft beer veto goes, I could care less one way or the other. I mean we already sell beer every other day, why should it matter if its tap of can? I agree he may have had an agenda or gotten a pocket padded but to say he is worthless may be going a little far. I say that because of all the jobs that have been brought to our state because of his contacts and work with the owners of the companies that have built here.
There have been 4 or 5 auto manufactures locate to Alabama in the last few years, The huge steel plant in Mobile, not to mention the 3 or 4 bigger jobs that have came to our area the last few years.
He may have an agenda on some topics but he has helped our state with jobs.
There have been 4 or 5 auto manufactures locate to Alabama in the last few years, The huge steel plant in Mobile, not to mention the 3 or 4 bigger jobs that have came to our area the last few years.
He may have an agenda on some topics but he has helped our state with jobs.
I agree that the Governor is not worthless and there is some good in everyone. At some point though Gov/ Riley is going to have to do things that are small instead of the "headliners" theory. He is basically a good moral man. MHO
The petty politicking (sp) needs to go. We are not all financial wizards and rich. Things affect us in greater proportions than others. I am retired, my wife is retired and prices of goods and services are very crucial in our cases. All I ask is to consider the everyday situation of the average person and go from there.
The petty politicking (sp) needs to go. We are not all financial wizards and rich. Things affect us in greater proportions than others. I am retired, my wife is retired and prices of goods and services are very crucial in our cases. All I ask is to consider the everyday situation of the average person and go from there.
There appears to be a fox in the hen house....or more to the point a Republican Governor's grubby hand in BIG business' pocketbook???? HMMMMM...me thinks maybe Florence doesn't want Colbert County to play in their ball park??? It seems as though both bills were the same why did Colbert County have such a tough time getting their bill passed....Hey Billy Don....maybe it's time to use the SPEED dial???
I think Rep. Marcel Black and Sen. Bobby Denton should have been CONSTANTLY inquiring with the Governors people on this and see what Riley wanted,taking things for granted on their part was STUPID, Riley may be wrong also but the STUPID local delegation sure gave him an easy way out,your representation in Colbert FAILED YOU AGAIN
Besides Black isnt their another Rep with portions of Colbert in his district and who is it?
Do not put it all on Black though,Denton FAILED YOU TOO
Besides Black isnt their another Rep with portions of Colbert in his district and who is it?
Do not put it all on Black though,Denton FAILED YOU TOO
quote:Originally posted by traderconnections:
Good example why politicians ate stupid when it comes to business...?
Political Payback?
The Christian right fed his pocket?
His excuse for signing it doesn't hold water...something stinks in mudville folks....
I agree with all of the above. Remember, conservative means no change.
Oh, fiddlededee!
If there is anything that can rile a certain sector of the local populace, it is being denied some subtle refinement in the type and availability of alcohol and the mode of its service. Such trivial tripe! Riley might not give you draft beer, but he has landed some HUGE industrial projects. Those who revile him for this little veto operation have their priorities all askew!
If there is anything that can rile a certain sector of the local populace, it is being denied some subtle refinement in the type and availability of alcohol and the mode of its service. Such trivial tripe! Riley might not give you draft beer, but he has landed some HUGE industrial projects. Those who revile him for this little veto operation have their priorities all askew!
Didn't anyone read the article? He said he vetoed the bill because it didn't have a provision to require a Colbert County vote. All I hear about on this forum is "let us vote on it".
Sounds to me like your reps were trying to put one through the legislature, whether you wanted it or not.
Sounds to me like your reps were trying to put one through the legislature, whether you wanted it or not.
Back and Denton FAILED US AGAIN
PINEY , CRUSTY , AND BETERN,
what gives you the right to speak in this forum with such common sensical reasoning. Only unsubstantiated hateful rhetoric in the future, please! oh, you too, cjtl
what gives you the right to speak in this forum with such common sensical reasoning. Only unsubstantiated hateful rhetoric in the future, please! oh, you too, cjtl
Marcel and Bobby YOU ARE FIRED
Roger Bedford is the second State Senator representing parts of Colbert County. I have no idea if Denton should be "blamed" for the veto; however, if that is the case, one should not overlook Dodger Badword, your non-working senator.
Thanks Firenze...yes Black,Denton,and Bedford need blamed, putting it all on Riley is a copout
Those 3 should have worked hard to find out what Rileys mindset was but obviously they did NOTHING but vote themselves a big raise for WHAT? They are pathetic
Those 3 should have worked hard to find out what Rileys mindset was but obviously they did NOTHING but vote themselves a big raise for WHAT? They are pathetic
I see this act by our wonderful governor and the other cronies as just the same old smoke filled backroom antics as usual in Alabama......like bingo down south...and film incentives for christssake!!! Come on folks you really didn't expect better did you?
quote:Originally posted by CrustyMac:
Didn't anyone read the article? He said he vetoed the bill because it didn't have a provision to require a Colbert County vote. All I hear about on this forum is "let us vote on it".
Sounds to me like your reps were trying to put one through the legislature, whether you wanted it or not.
crusty- no one responded to your post, I guess the truth was too much to endure. That was a responsible move on the Gov's part. He should be applauded. Let them vote it in, if that is the will of the people.
I am curious as to why Florence was not allowed this option?
quote:Originally posted by FirenzeVeritas:
I am curious as to why Florence was not allowed this option?
Truth be known, he probably got beat up by some group for signing off on the Florence bill so he decided not to go down that road again with this one.
He's in a no win situation. If he says yes he "took away our vote", if he says no he's "had his pockets padded". See what I mean?