Capps announces bid for State Treasurer
In a press conference today, Earl Capps, a Summerville resident, confirmed that he would be willing to serve as the next State Treasurer, if chosen by the General Assembly on Friday.
Capps, 36, is the publisher of the Blogland of Earl Capps, a well-read South Carolina blog covering politics, hard rock, religion and research in the field of communication. Recently, during an informal poll of his readers as to who should be the next State Treasurer, he led the candidates, prompting discussion of a possible candidacy for the office.
Following the overwhelming wave of support from his readers, Capps said he decided to try his luck at winning the appointment. "If the people want me to give up a real job for this, I promise they'll get exactly what they deserve," he said. Speculation about what that might be grew after he was seen yelling into his cell phone "next week, it's free beer and hookers".
Columbia political observers responded quickly. "What the f***?", asked House member Carl Gullick (R-York), while Brian McCarty, a well-known political commentator cautioned "if he's appointed, oh s***, watch out for what happens next".
Representative Converse Chellis (R-Summerville), who represents Capps' neighborhood in the State House, was not concerned. "We think someone put him up to this," he said. "Even he'll admit he's not qualified for the job."
Fellow blogger Mike Reino defended his candidacy: "the guy is serious. He's got endorsements, and he's even got a Dirty Harry quote for a cool campaign slogan. Step aside and let him lead our state to ... well, he'll take it somewhere."
Capps, 36, is the publisher of the Blogland of Earl Capps, a well-read South Carolina blog covering politics, hard rock, religion and research in the field of communication. Recently, during an informal poll of his readers as to who should be the next State Treasurer, he led the candidates, prompting discussion of a possible candidacy for the office.
Following the overwhelming wave of support from his readers, Capps said he decided to try his luck at winning the appointment. "If the people want me to give up a real job for this, I promise they'll get exactly what they deserve," he said. Speculation about what that might be grew after he was seen yelling into his cell phone "next week, it's free beer and hookers".
Columbia political observers responded quickly. "What the f***?", asked House member Carl Gullick (R-York), while Brian McCarty, a well-known political commentator cautioned "if he's appointed, oh s***, watch out for what happens next".
Representative Converse Chellis (R-Summerville), who represents Capps' neighborhood in the State House, was not concerned. "We think someone put him up to this," he said. "Even he'll admit he's not qualified for the job."
Fellow blogger Mike Reino defended his candidacy: "the guy is serious. He's got endorsements, and he's even got a Dirty Harry quote for a cool campaign slogan. Step aside and let him lead our state to ... well, he'll take it somewhere."
crackers can go to hell.
ty
Speaking of ethics stuff, is it ethical for the General Assembly to elect one of it's own. Let's give those dead beats a call and see if they actually follow the equal protection clause of the US Constitution. If GA members are forbidden from PSC, and lobbying until an amount of time has expired then should the same "cooling off" period not be required of this slot.
1) How do you feel about cock rings?
2) If I gave you a straw, what would you do with it?
http://www.palmettoscoop.com/2007/07/31/earl-capps-for-state-treasurer/
- The Palmetto Scoop
For the easy-money guys on the B&C board, letting Capps be the swing vote would mean that those who want to waste more money on tech college dorms and green bean museums should "Stand by for Pain".
It's sad, but true, Capps is the best one in the running, so we've gotta be for him.
Let's hope they've got plenty of ear plugs in the Treasurer's office.
Since nobody listens to the song anymore, we thought we'd let you use our song "For the love of Money" as your campaign theme song:
Some people got to have it, yeah
Some people really need it
Talkin' y'all do things, do things, do things, bad things with it
Money, money, money, money
Ooh, you gotta do things, do things, do things, do things good things with it
Money, money, money, money
For that mean
Mean green
YOU RRROOCCCCKKK!!!
Your rise to political power has been stunning. You masterfully built a political machine that rivals the power and influence of the famous "Barnwell Ring!"
Great things are in the future for S.C. as you bring honor and respect back to the Treasurer's office.
Any chance you can do the same for the the Governor and mini-Governor?
While you're at go ahead and settle things in the Mid-East, solve world hunger and would you help us dump our timeshare in south Florida?
Good luck as Treasurer. If you get stuck remember you can always call Grady. He knows how to get'er done.
Anonymous: Some may have called the Barnwell Ring a bunch of roosters, but it had nothing to do with chickens or male sex toys. Get your mind out of gutter.
You might be like the other cracker and use a brother and sell him out.
Ty
I'll also be sure to hire someone who knows what the hell they're doing as Deputy Treasurer. That should help a lot, because I don't have a clue.
As for Grady, I think I'll leave him alone, except maybe to check in on him from time to time. A state which can't honor it's most devoted citizens and look out for them isn't a worth a rat's ass, in my opinion.
I can probably help with the Middle East (nuke the region) and world hunger (nuke those regions too), but as for your timeshare, you're just S-O-L, buddy.
Do not fret, Earl told me privately he does not want to buy the battleflag vote, he just wants to rent it for the day. So, I think he is an undercover brother.
However, those funky metal head hairdos are to worry about, and those civil rights angles on the selection process being limited to the GA are just another "honky private club".