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Stacey Campfield’s Blog?
Glenn Reynolds links to a blog he says is one of his legislators from Knoxville, Stacey Campfield.
Maybe it is. But if so, I sure hope he does a better job with legislating and proofreading laws than he does his blog. Simple typos are pointed out below, and I didn’t even touch any grammatically wrong (or stupid) sentences.
Hi! Welcome to my blog. My goal with this blog is to share with you some of the experiences and things that happen in the legislature that you may not hear about, what really happens behind the seens, and to point out the decision making process that we go through before we vote on bills. Many times here in Nashville the saying is: What happens in Nashville stays in Nashville. I am not a believer in this. I am more of a believer that you shouldn’t do anything in private that you wouldn’t mind seeing on the front page of the paper. So here we go. My first impressions of Nashville started when I pulled into the two-level heated parking garage. It was snowing outside, but I have never yet seen the doors close. The words throwing money out the window came to mind, except the door were bigger than any window I had ever seen. I wonder how many truly needy people could have received healthcare, better education, etc with the money wasted just in this one department. The only argument I ever heard regarding this was that the heat is needed to keep the exposed waters pipies/sprinkler system in the parking garage from freezing. This might have a modicum of credibility if water froze below seventy-five degrees, but that doesn’t happen too often even here in Nashville. You can actually break out in a sweat if you do too much in the heated garage. I guess the self-serving legislators worry more about their own personal comfort than saving the tax payers a buck. Being new, I wasn’t quite sure how to change this, but expect to see a bill addressing this matter next year. Many people come to me with good ideas but I can only submit ideas in the first few weeks of session. If you have an idea, thought, opinion or even just a rant feel free to post it here I may try to submit it as a bill next session. (disclamer) I offer no promises other than it will be read. Stay tuned for more observations as session rolls on.
Re: John Ford. Many people have asked me about this person, and the problems regarding his “indiscretion.” Let me say what you hear is probably only the tip of the iceburg. Although I do feel all people are innocent until proven guilty, usually where there is smoke there is fire. In this case, I smell an inferno. I would hope that the senator would step down from his chairmanship, as well as from the senate all together previous to the impeachment proceedings, which I hope would be soon to come (should these claims be proven). It makes you wonder what our lieutenant governmor was thinking when he put him in charge of the committees he is in charge of. Possibly he was lost in the cosmos with which he so in tune. Good thing he’s in charge.
I think Insty, Bill Hobbs, Adam Groves and John Brown have all been snookered.
I have emailed Stacey Campfield at his official address to find out for sure. I’ll post a response if I receive one.
UPDATE: I have spoken with Rep. Campfield’s office and this is indeed his blog. Frankly, I’m astounded. I was convinced it had to be a hoax due to the careless nature of the posting. My comment that I hope he legislates better than he spells stands.
So now that we know it really is his blog, I had better back up my “or stupid” comment above. This, in particular, is the section I was referring to when calling some of his writing stupid, and why I think this [in brackets].
Re: John Ford. Many people have asked me about this person, and the problems regarding his “indiscretion.” Let me say what you hear is probably only the tip of the iceburg. [Making public written accusations without backing it up with fact] Although I do feel all people are innocent until proven guilty, usually where there is smoke there is fire [Anyone who makes laws, and also wraps a “although … usually” around innocent until proven guilty is not thinking carefully]. In this case, I smell an inferno [”This guy is so guilty, I’m going to re-accuse him in this public forum”]. I would hope that the senator would step down from his chairmanship, as well as from the senate all together previous to the impeachment proceedings, which I hope would be soon to come (should these claims be proven) [I still don’t know if these charges are true, but I hope we impeach this guy based on the accusations]. It makes you wonder what our lieutenant governmor was thinking when he put him in charge of the committees he is in charge of [which I can’t be bothered to cite or look up]. Possibly he was lost in the cosmos with which he so in tune [our lieutenant governor is a nut case]. Good thing he’s in charge.
What rational legislator says these types of things in a public forum? He says he “shouldn’t do anything in private that you wouldn’t mind seeing on the front page of the paper” … well, how about spread around the web?
Mr. Campfield, if you are reading this, I would be happy to post a response from you. It is possible I am completely misunderstanding what is going on here, and if so, I want to make sure I get both sides of this story.
Say Uncle says “Not a good start”
UPDATE 2: Thanks to a commenter who offered a bit of background on the John Ford story, here are a couple of links if you’re wondering what Mr. Campfield is talking about.
UPDATE 3: Rep. Campfield has responded with a bit of humor via a comment on his blog, poking fun at himself, which I can appreciate.
.To evary bodey who rote tanks fer yer inpoot ill tri harder next tim
Now, if only he would thank me for the editorial assistance… :-D
UPDATE 4: Sub Cultro adds:
The criticism, however, of his truly awful first post is valid and warranted. He earned it. Note, though, the way he responds to it:
To evary bodey who rote tanks fer yer inpoot ill tri harder next tim
At least he is not an a**hole. In fact, he seems like a good guy. I do not really care whether my representative is a polished writer. I just want him to vote for good laws. Sometimes the best leaders are not the best students. Certainly the Elites are making a hack of leadership. That is why Bush is president, after all. He is not a polished speaker, but he is a great leader. Sometimes the content of one’s speech is more important than the art of it. This experience will sharpen him, I’m sure. This is what the blogosphere does well. Just ask CBS.
That is similar to what I said to Stacey in a brief email dialogue we had yesterday:
At least you’ve got a good sense of humor about it… that helps. :-D
This blogosphere can be rough, it’s a great medium, but I have learned
through experience that the quick non-preconsidered post can get one
in trouble. But in a way, that’s a really good thing.Take care, and keep blogging.
Eric.
I wish him the best of luck in his blogging endeavors. Also, via One Man’s Trash, it looks like another elected official is blogging, albeit a bit more prolifically.
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Snookered in what way? He’s a state rep from Knox County. Elected in 2004. Ran in 2002 and lost the GOP primary in the same district.
Comment by Lance — March 16, 2005 @ 8:37 am
WHEN BAD SPELLING HAPPENS TO GOOD PEOPLE
This is rully fonny….
Trackback by Michelle Malkin — March 16, 2005 @ 9:48 am
Of course, this type of criticism won’t encourage other politicos to blog :)
[Myopic Zeal adds: True. Or it might encourage them to “blog responsibly.” :-) ]
Comment by SayUncle — March 16, 2005 @ 10:12 am
You spelled Lieutenant wrong.
[MZ adds: Ouch. Fixed. Thanks.]
Comment by Daniel Chapman — March 16, 2005 @ 10:36 am
On the other hand, if more politicians start doing this, we’ll see more of what they are really like…
Bolie IV
Comment by Bolie Williams IV — March 16, 2005 @ 10:43 am
Typos Gone, Illogic Remains
Yesterday, the Instadude linked to this blog. I visited that blog today. Come on, only one post in seven days.
Trackback by Isaac Schrödinger — March 16, 2005 @ 10:58 am
The typos are sad, and the comment about John Ford was severly lacking in facts. Being from the Memphis area (John Ford’s district). I am familar with the details of what Rep. Campfield is referring to. John Ford is being investigated for 1. using campaign money to pay for his daughter’s wedding, and 2. accepting $237,000 from Doral Dental as a ‘consultant’. Doral Dental is the company who won the Dental Contract for TennCare the state healthcare program intended to cover those who can’t afford healthcare (and is breaking the Tennesee’s budget). Senator Ford has admitted to accepting the money from Doral Dental, but claims that is was not related to thier winning the TennCare contract.
Comment by Rick Gibson — March 16, 2005 @ 11:31 am
tanks
Comment by stacey — March 16, 2005 @ 1:07 pm
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Trackback by basil's blog — March 16, 2005 @ 1:43 pm
You missed one: both words in the phrase “waters pipies” should be highlighted (lowlighted?). My cute l’il housey-poo has water pipies in the front and back yardies, too, but I have no clue what a waters pipy is.
[MZ adds: Hey, it’s not like I’m getting paid to do his editing… :-) ]
Comment by Xrlq — March 16, 2005 @ 1:47 pm
eh by Xrlq @ 10:45 am Heh. Heh tip: Michele Maulken. […]
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What are the chances the guy went to public school? :)
Comment by Taste of Liberty — March 16, 2005 @ 1:57 pm
Reminds me of a newsletter I once received from the congressman of my gerrymandered district in South Carolina. My learned rep used the words “spanse” (”broad spanse and diversity…”) and “synchrotize” (”It’s difficult to synchrotize all the needs in a broad spanse and diversity such as South Carolina…”) in his newsletter, but still had the gall to say he voted against Gingrich’s budget despite his constituents’ stated preferences because he understood it better than we.
Comment by Steven — March 16, 2005 @ 1:58 pm
Computer spell checking has eroded my spelling ability.
I used to be a good speller. But now, {EVER SINCE THOSE DAMN COMPUTERS…} my ability has gone south, big time.
Not funny, really.
Comment by Catherine — March 16, 2005 @ 3:03 pm
What rational legislator says these types of things in a public forum?
Well, how about James Byrd of WV? Ever bother to critique his lunatic ramblings from the senate floor?
I’m confused as to what your point really is here. Here we have an elected official putting his thoughts and views out there for the world to see… something we generally express a desire for, as it seems most politicians are less than candid for fear of offending various constituancies. Beyond that, he does it in the highly touted media of blogging, which claims as one its highest virtues a direct connection to the reader, sans editorial modification.
Then you dump on him for speaking candidly about issues with which you are not familiar, and doing so directly, without having it sanitized by a press relations flunky. Methinks thou dost protest too much.
[MZ adds: My original post was sort of poking fun at Instapundit for believing that this was actually the blog of an elected representative, because it was so obviously a hoax, with more errors per hundred words than … well, I can’t think of a good analogy. Anyway, when it turns out it was really his blog, I was completely surprised and things just took off from there. Michelle linked, and it was all over. I actually do give Mr. Campfield kudos for trying to be transparent, I just think that anyone who posts things online in a public forum like this, particularly an elected official, should at least think through and proofread what he writes. We’re all guilty of myopic zeal occasionally, and I think Mr. Campfield just had a moment of too-quick enthusiasm for this newfound medium … I think he may have learned today, and I hope he continues to blog, but with well-thought-out informative posts.]
Comment by gaw — March 16, 2005 @ 3:10 pm
[I still don’t know if these charges are true, but I hope we impeach this guy based on the accusations]
That’s the whole point of impeachment. It’s a trial to determine the veracity of charges made against someone.
[MZ adds: Good point, Sean.]
Comment by Sean — March 16, 2005 @ 4:54 pm
The typos are sad, and the comment about John Ford was severly lacking in facts.
Is this satire?
Comment by Sean — March 16, 2005 @ 4:56 pm
Sean you missed the tennesee mispelling ;-)
Comment by Rick Gibson — March 16, 2005 @ 5:29 pm
Typoglycemia
I have been reading several articles in the MSM about the need to standardize and shape this new medium called the blogosphere. A common theme is the need to spell check each post.
Trackback by Air Force Voices — March 16, 2005 @ 5:55 pm
On the subject of typos…some friends sent me this gem. {Not sure if your comment field takes hyperlinks so I left a trackback. Here is the URL for the post: http://airforceblog.typepad.com/air_force_voices/2005/03/typoglycemia.html}
I just posted it on my site for fun and to do something different. We all need a break sometimes. I received lots of comments on it the last day. Just thought I’d share with you and your readers.
Comment by Air Force Voices — March 16, 2005 @ 6:01 pm
Spelling and grammer are not my strong sutes. And since I sterted blogging a few months a go I have found my southern unceation of words henders my spelling. I am not quick to poke fun at folks because of there short commings. As long as an effort is made to create meaningful work.
Roy Wa.
Comment by Jack McCarty — March 16, 2005 @ 9:17 pm
I can forgive spelling errors. Big deal. However, stories that are riddled with hate and lies (DO YOU HEAR ME MICHELLE MALKIN?) is what really gets under my skin.
Comment by Rolf — March 16, 2005 @ 10:18 pm
You didn’t do such a good job proofreading either. You missed “disclamer” (disclaimer) toward the end of the first paragraph.
Comment by DianaM — March 17, 2005 @ 12:14 am
Michelle Malkin doesn’t say hateful things. She may say things that are hurtful to some, but as is said: “Sometimes the truth hurts” Just because you disagree with her perspective doesn’t make her a liar, either.
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Local faux pas goes global
since we are also in District 18, he is ours too … I do not really care whether my representative is a polished writer. I just want him to vote for good laws … . That does not mean that I will not jeer him mercilessly for that post
Trackback by Sub Cultro — March 17, 2005 @ 5:00 am
Many moons ago, before a lot of you were born, I taught reading and English. The theory of expression had just changed to “It don’t matter if it’s right, so long as the thought gets across”. Since my teaching days, I have had jobs dealing with the public and public perception. In most cases of professional expression, “little” things like spelling and syntax really do matter. If misspelling or misuse is not an embarrassment to the writer, it is (or should be) an embarrassment to his/her colleagues. If one can’t spell properly, get a dictionary, or have someone competent at spelling proof-read the writing. Dependence upon spell-checking programs is not only silly, it can produce unwieldy results.
[MZ adds: I also think there is a difference between spelling things wrong, and making typos. I’m not sure exactly what it says or why I differentiate, but one is “went to fast” the other is “don’t know how to spell.” Typing “and” instead of “an” or “teh” instead of “the” does not, to me, reflect on the edukashin of the typer, only on their speed and possibly on their carelessness. FWIW.]
Comment by Carlos — March 18, 2005 @ 11:58 am
We had a candidate for governor whose platform was, “I have good news for good teachers and bad news for bad teachers.” We invited him to speak to our high school. His refusal letter contained at least 13 grammatical errors in the three paragraphs.
Comment by armand — March 19, 2005 @ 10:40 am
Syntax check
I think Heather would enjoy this dissection of a grammarically-challenged elected blogger. (via Malkin).
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