Why Don't You Like Barbara Thompson

[MDindef]

Just a question...

I've seen things flying around, mostly in generalities. But I haven't seen any specifics on why people don't like BT. Is her opponent any better?

Looking for specifics here, if you can help me make up my mind.

[Tonio]

Politically, I liked some of Thompson's actions and hated others when she was commissioner. I agree that the whole ULDC mess was handled atrociously. It torpedoed any sensible discussion of what kind of zoning laws St. Mary's needs.

But I think she gets a lot of flak partly because of her personality. I've met her and she comes across as unlikable. She seems to take political criticism very personally.

[MDindef]

Will someone explain ULDC to me? I'm a recent resident, and would like to know more.

[Republican]

I think you need to ask this question the other way. What is there to like about BT. She does not really represent Republicans. She is for higher taxes, has done a lot of back office deals with the likes of Johnnie Wood & etc . I could waste a lot of time on this thread. If you remember, she was one of two liberals on the 94-98 BOCC. The only question, I have is she really the lesser of two evils? Dyson aside from being gay, tells you what you want to hear, but does not walk the walk. A lot of party faithfulls do not care for him personally, but have a lot of respect for his parentage.:mrt:

[Ken King (Premo)]

Originally posted by MDindef
Will someone explain ULDC to me? I'm a recent resident, and would like to know more.

ULDC = Unified Land Developement Code. It is what the county government says you can and can't do with your land.

[Darlene]

Republican

Dyson aside from being gay

Like who freakin cares???? What a narrow-minded comment in this day and age! Duhhhhh Bubba... better not vote for that Roy Dyson guy, they say he is gay....By Gawd, we better vote for that Barbara Thompson lady. Yep, guess that is what we're gonna have to do. Boy...what

[Kain99]

Barbara can't even decide whether or not she is for Maryland Gaming... Specifically Slots! What kind of candidate campaigns unsure of his/ her ideals?

Skeletor is a pansy - a political pansy... She will blow with the wind if left to her own devices!

On a personal level she blew me off after I donated services to her pathetic campaign.

Call me an idiot! I deserve it..... :eek:

[Delilah903]

Quite honestly the few times I have had the "pleasure"? of being in Barbara Thompsons presence, the thought did occur to me that if she raised enough money from her campaign would it be a legitimate expense to try and buy herself a personality?

The woman has no sense of humor, takes every perceived slight personally, is incredibly vindictive and has the memory of an elephant!!

The memory part is reserved for people who have slighted or opposed her in any way...not helped her in the past on her campaign.

[vraiblonde]

Like who freakin cares????

@ Darlene

I do have to say that Barbara Thompson is severely lacking in people skills. Roy Dyson has it in spades, which is why I like him even though he's a damn Democrat (though not much of a liberal). He did yell at me once but I'll chalk that up to campaign pressures.

I'm more curious as to what prompted Thompson to challenge Dyson in the first place. Did she really think she'd have a chance against him?

[wildcat]

"I'm more curious as to what prompted Thompson to challenge Dyson in the first place. Did she really think she'd have a chance against him?" - vraiblonde

I see three reasons why Thompson may have decided to run against Dyson:

1- This area is becoming more and more Republican (looking at registration trends). Therefore, she could get in just by being a Republican - if enough people vote party-line.

2- She might not expect to win this time around, but she is getting her name out to the public. Next time, her name will be more known.

3- Scandals and death can happen. Thompson could be "at the right place at the right time". But, look out Barbara, Dead Democrats can vote (early and often)! :eek: