tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36710497.post6103645997299206852..comments2023-11-03T07:05:57.432-04:00Comments on Campaign Tracker: Pittenger: Pendergraph 'living off the taxpayers'Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36710497.post-52530921151399587192012-04-23T07:39:09.966-04:002012-04-23T07:39:09.966-04:00Agree.
Cut all these excessive Fed and State pens...Agree.<br /><br />Cut all these excessive Fed and State pensions and entitlements out including for military and elected or appointed leaders.<br /><br />NO BIG GOVT FREEBIES !!!!<br /><br />Live like the rest of American peasants and peons or go to work elsewhere.<br /><br />Top SS pay at age 66 is 2500. per month.<br /><br />It is asinine for even presidents to retire at 50% their salary or around 200k annually plus all perks and meds free.<br /><br />Military generals retire at around 150k a year. This is asinine. <br /><br />Get another job if needed. Get off the dole. Retirement benefits for longtime vested employees if earned are reasonable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36710497.post-43626906767908784782012-04-20T14:10:02.114-04:002012-04-20T14:10:02.114-04:00Agree with Pittinger who is dead right about Pende...Agree with Pittinger who is dead right about Pendergraph living off taxpayers FREE for the rest of life at over 100,000 per year retirement.<br /><br />How in the world did he manage that for how many years now? The man must get bored doing nothing all the time. No wonder he ran for office.<br /><br />Entitlements this large are killing taxpayers as bad as welfare. Where but in America can people get paid for just having a beating heart ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36710497.post-88727744988037888732012-04-20T04:22:02.928-04:002012-04-20T04:22:02.928-04:00Jim Pendergraph is one of the most straightforward...Jim Pendergraph is one of the most straightforward and honest men that I have personally known. He does not care who you are he does not discriminate against anyone, good or bad. He ran a tight ship at the police department and carried that through the sheriffs office. If you had vacation time that was owed to you, would you not want to collect it. Harry Jones made a decision and the board of comissioners knew about it. Robert Pittinger is just a loser and is trying anything he can to discredit someone who has worked hard for what he believes in. And yes, why did he leave Washington DC, because he saw all of the political Bull that was going on and he knew he could not change it. Give credit where credit is due, and elect the Best Man for the job. I am proud to call Jim Pendergraph a friend and mentor. Robert Pittinger, stop the negative ads, it only makes you look stupid. <br />A Democrat for Jim Pendergraph, Fred HandselFred Handselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15096524631263280460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36710497.post-8293226418886167592012-04-20T00:40:10.874-04:002012-04-20T00:40:10.874-04:00Read what the other options are at each of their w...Read what the other options are at each of their websites. Read www.voteken2012.com then take a look at the other candidates' sites.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36710497.post-49287682600214665832012-04-19T22:47:06.856-04:002012-04-19T22:47:06.856-04:00Pittenger's own pension is a rich wife. Some ...Pittenger's own pension is a rich wife. Some "businessman." Jeez, what a skeeze. To think I had considered voting for this fool. This is going to turn a lot of us over for the more moderate Peacock, or to Pendergraph. Can't imagine insulting a career police officer for taking his pension.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36710497.post-72729892043757919712012-04-19T14:32:26.466-04:002012-04-19T14:32:26.466-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36710497.post-41260575067343673322012-04-19T14:00:03.677-04:002012-04-19T14:00:03.677-04:00Candidates for public office should be forced to c...Candidates for public office should be forced to campaign in the nude.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36710497.post-17341883296747482382012-04-19T12:51:56.836-04:002012-04-19T12:51:56.836-04:00Wish the other candidates could get more coverage ...Wish the other candidates could get more coverage by the Charlotte Observer...Jon Gauthier is an intelligent economics guy and seems to know what he's talking about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36710497.post-16333689308761783302012-04-19T09:57:36.138-04:002012-04-19T09:57:36.138-04:00What is this "government jobs" business?...What is this "government jobs" business? I am happy to pay taxes in order to have police, veteran, teachers etc. I don't understand why that commercial is trying to make a pension out to be a bad thing. Pendergraph worked for the government, of course he has a public pension. I work in the private sector. I have a 401k and thankfully a private pension. I hope Pittenger doesn't win just because he could "take office without collecting a salary". So what? You should not have to be wealthy to serve in public sector jobs or be elected to office.cltindependenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15210546203103722428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36710497.post-64270852961035969062012-04-19T07:59:10.990-04:002012-04-19T07:59:10.990-04:00"Peacock would do an excellent job"
Tha..."Peacock would do an excellent job"<br /><br />That wussy skinny weakling white boy couldnt beat his own meat. He gives RINOs a bad name.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36710497.post-21934841271448916632012-04-19T07:50:39.807-04:002012-04-19T07:50:39.807-04:00Yes, I too, believe Ken the Minister is a very goo...Yes, I too, believe Ken the Minister is a very good and strong candidate. People seem to be talking about him a lot, but we keep hearing about only these two. I hope we get some more coverage of (Ken) Leonczyk, Dan Barry, Steinberg and the rest. There is a very strong field of candidates here. The public would be better served by hearing about them, (ALL).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36710497.post-29368559569110919722012-04-19T07:48:10.975-04:002012-04-19T07:48:10.975-04:00Politics is dirty business and all are fair game w...Politics is dirty business and all are fair game who run. Pendergraph can fight back. Why is the Observer fighting his battles? <br /><br />Why not settle it with an old fashioned duel? Thats the American way like Sec of State Alex Hamilton and VP Arron Burr did in 1804 in NJ where they lined up back to back and walked off 10 paces turned and fired? <br /><br />Burr killed Hamilton and it was over. Everybody went back to work.<br /><br />Pendegraft is a former sheriff in the older Charlotte mold and Pittinger a Texas gunslinger from Dallas.<br /><br />Bring back duels. Thats how America settled its disputes and was created not this weakling shiveling whiny commie homo joint lib democrats have turned it into.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36710497.post-3790187149696795682012-04-19T00:40:44.382-04:002012-04-19T00:40:44.382-04:00I'm tired of all the negativity from both Pitt...I'm tired of all the negativity from both Pittenger and Pendergraph who has been fighting back. Pittenger has been vicious with his mudslinging but Pendergraph has not been taking it quietly. I am sick of Peacock sending out tweets attacking Pittenger that are about as negative as Pittenger's ads but just cost less. <br /><br />The two far right guys don't have a chance but I think Richard Lynch seems funny. I think Dan Barry the mayor and Ken L the minister and lawyer make the most sense when talking about jobs and regulation. They understand how bad it is for business to have so many regulations. Peacock the insurance saleman and politician sometimes makes sense but sometimes he sounds like he doesn't know what he is talking about and I really don't like his new attempts to act like he is above everything when he's attacking Pittenger.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36710497.post-40830363124943556112012-04-18T22:06:18.318-04:002012-04-18T22:06:18.318-04:00This is a quote from Pittenger in today's Obse...This is a quote from Pittenger in today's Observer. “I’ve got a proven record in Raleigh of being a fiscal conservative who supports traditional values,” he says. “People know what they’re buying when they buy me" Yeah we know what we are getting when people buy you off. Land deals that line you and your friends pockets.. We can see your traditional values in your dirty and untrure attack Ad's. Pittenger will never get my vote.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36710497.post-63338088323288830262012-04-18T21:48:16.008-04:002012-04-18T21:48:16.008-04:00Mr. Pittenger you are a dirt bag. If you think sev...Mr. Pittenger you are a dirt bag. If you think severing in Army then the citizens of Mecklenburg county as a police officer for 20+ years, then sherriff for 13 years is wrong then you are to way out of of touch to be elected. Jim Pendergraph has my vote!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36710497.post-91473337396227721252012-04-18T19:59:15.128-04:002012-04-18T19:59:15.128-04:00@ Anon @ 6:55
The new crop of wild-eyed Teapublica...@ Anon @ 6:55<br />The new crop of wild-eyed Teapublicans is just parroting the views of their corporate master Art Pope who believes that if you are a public employee, then you must be a socialist.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36710497.post-4526715593112441142012-04-18T19:20:20.287-04:002012-04-18T19:20:20.287-04:00Peacock would do an excellent job. However he just...Peacock would do an excellent job. However he just doesn't have the experience Pendergraph does. And for you to call Pendergraph a buffoon is like you looking in the mirror. His leadership and experience are significant. This is from someone who gave them both money, because I respect them both and would like to see either of them in office.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36710497.post-16734383188225798692012-04-18T19:16:04.581-04:002012-04-18T19:16:04.581-04:00Peacock has raised more money than either of these...Peacock has raised more money than either of these buffoons. And he isn't pandering either - he is putting out position statements. And he knows how to get things done - was very effective on City Council even though he was in the minority party.AnswerMannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36710497.post-68493402253678312492012-04-18T18:55:47.649-04:002012-04-18T18:55:47.649-04:00To this new crop of wild-eyed Republicans, all pub...To this new crop of wild-eyed Republicans, all public servants are mooching off the taxpayers- police, teachers, etc.... What a thing to say about one of the best sheriffs Mecklenburg ever had. Pittenger is a sad man.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36710497.post-78886587274108051462012-04-18T18:50:13.851-04:002012-04-18T18:50:13.851-04:00I agree. It seems only Lynch and Steinberg have a...I agree. It seems only Lynch and Steinberg have any original ideas; Lynch on the passing of bills, and Steinberg on keeping any and all congresspeople accountable to the voters. Only these two guys aren't politics as usual.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36710497.post-65136602887368474252012-04-18T18:42:43.678-04:002012-04-18T18:42:43.678-04:00Mike who?Mike who?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36710497.post-81504198442600617822012-04-18T18:42:24.405-04:002012-04-18T18:42:24.405-04:001. How long was your service protecting the citize...1. How long was your service protecting the citizens of Charlotte? <br />--> He has 23 years in CMPD & 13 years as Sheriff protecting Charlotte-Mecklenburg. A total of 36 years. That is not even including director of homeland security or military experience which provided protection to the entire. U.S.<br /><br />2. Would you verify you handled a billion dollar plus budget of our tax money each year, and over 2000 employees. <br />He Has. $1.38 billion operating budget for Fiscal Year 2011-12 in Mecklenburg. CMS has over 18,000 employees by itself. He also owns his own consulting business. <br /><br /><br />3. Why do think after doing all of this, and from the official records of not abusing your position, or misuse of our tax dollars, someone would attempt such poor politics in attacking you?<br />--> Because he is the most credible opponent and favored to win. If his experience was the real issue it would make more sense and be more respectable of Mr. Pittenger to make that the focus of his campaign. Obviously that isn't the issue and that is why Pittenger is focusing on misconstruing Pendergraph's experience and honor. I am glad to see that I am not the only person whobleieves Pendergraph<br />'s honor is as rare as gold. I am also glad to say that his dirty tricks that are backfiring on him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36710497.post-34690451014357821652012-04-18T17:59:25.968-04:002012-04-18T17:59:25.968-04:00I'd be embarrassed to vote for either of these...I'd be embarrassed to vote for either of these guys. At the Mooresville forum I thought Mike Steinberg made the most sense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36710497.post-40475528257932309042012-04-18T17:58:41.277-04:002012-04-18T17:58:41.277-04:00I have three questions to ask Mr. Pendergraph.
1....I have three questions to ask Mr. Pendergraph.<br /><br />1. How long was your service protecting the citizens of Charlotte? <br /><br />2. Would you verify you handled a billion dollar plus budget of our tax money each year, and over 2000 employees. <br /><br />3. Why do think after doing all of this, and from the official records of not abusing your position, or misuse of our tax dollars, someone would attempt such poor politics in attacking you?DistrictSixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05446006141343133046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36710497.post-66399628763375726832012-04-18T17:28:15.175-04:002012-04-18T17:28:15.175-04:00The amount of money being spent by Pittinger to de...The amount of money being spent by Pittinger to denigrate Pendergraph; a decent and honorable man is enough for me to never vote for Pittinger. The fact that I have been told by inside sources at the NC Dpt of Transportation (going back years) that Pittinger has regularly used his inside information to profit from proposed new road projects, like the Monroe bypass and Gaston toll road (covering his personal financial interest in the projects in LLC's etc...is even more of a reason to not support Pittinger. But I think that that nail in the coffin was when my wife told me she met him recently at a Republican sponsored event and his handshake was so weak and limp it was like holding a dead fish....well that's enough for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com