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Bauer says he'd put up money for tags
Friday, June 13, 2008
COLUMBIA - Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer said Thursday he is willing to put up $4,000 of his own money so South Carolina can become the first state to issue 'I Believe' license plates.
Gov. Mark Sanford allowed the license plate bill to become law without his signature, noting the state already has a process to allow special plates for any cause as long as enough people come together and put up the money needed to buy them. Bauer said he is willing to put up the money, then get reimbursed. The state must collect a $4,000 deposit or 400 prepaid orders.
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Tulane75 (anonymous) says...
Can I get "I believe" plates with a Star of David?
I didn't think so!
June 13, 2008 at 2:44 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ForPnC (anonymous) says...
"Bauer said he is willing to put up the money, then get reimbursed."
Bauer - Who the hell is supposed to reimburse you? The taxpayer which is me?! You want that tag then take the money from your pocket and shove it up yours.
You just guaranteed a NO vote from me next time you run for ANY office.
June 13, 2008 at 3:46 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
trm2105 (anonymous) says...
"the state already has a process to allow special plates for any cause as long as enough people come together and put up the money needed to buy them"
if this is the case, why do these boneheads need to make a law?
June 13, 2008 at 7:48 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
bigdumbchimp (anonymous) says...
I want to thank Lt. Bauer for supporting these new Safety plates. I'm happy that I'll now know who to avoid when the rapture comes. All those driver-less cars could create a serious traffic issue.
June 13, 2008 at 9:18 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
beth1070 (anonymous) says...
Pay $4000 or get 400 people to pay for a tag and get whatever you want. Otherwise, shut up and get over it, these tags don't cost anybody a dime unless you put one on your car.
June 13, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
bigdumbchimp (anonymous) says...
Yes Shut up. You are not allowed to criticize questionable decisions, especially when the one true religion is involved.
June 13, 2008 at 9:47 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
dr_fed (anonymous) says...
Hey Andre weren't you at one of those T Rav parties. This guy is a pathetic loser with a capital L. Another one of those elected pee-ons using the bible to win over those dim witted SC baptist. I value the dog sh*t in my back yard more than I do Andre Bauer. Nice PR move loser!
June 13, 2008 at 10:47 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
CHRISJIII (anonymous) says...
Can't the governor find something else for him to do? All of these fake religious people out there in this state. Give me a break!!
June 13, 2008 at 10:54 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
dr_fed (anonymous) says...
Hey CHRISJIII
Maybe the governor can assign him a job in the state janitorial service. That's about the only level of government he's qualified for.
June 13, 2008 at 11:03 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
iloveohiointhesummer (anonymous) says...
This state blows me away sometimes... Jesusland for sure.
I'm waiting to get one so that I can customize it with my rainbow sticker.
June 13, 2008 at 11:47 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
beth1070 (anonymous) says...
Who are we to judge the religious beliefs of Baur, or anybody for that matter. No one really knows what's in someone else's heart. Calling someone a fake Christian is just wrong.
June 13, 2008 at 12:40 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
BillMan (anonymous) says...
I hear Bauer is running for governor, he would get my vote, I was very impressed with him after meeting him and the good things I have heard he has done with the Office of Aging which he took over!
June 13, 2008 at 12:43 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
common_sense (anonymous) says...
I'm glad Andre has found jeebus. Now if JohnQ could only find I-95 north.....
June 13, 2008 at 2 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
bigdumbchimp (anonymous) says...
"Calling someone a fake Christian is just wrong."
Says the person that was telling everyone to shut up.
And these tags do and did cost everyone in this state. It costs us the time it took away from those representatives in Columbia not addressing the real issues we have here.
So tell me, you already have the "In God We Trust" plates. So are these new "I Believe" plates for those that don't trust in god?
June 13, 2008 at 2:33 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
bigdumbchimp (anonymous) says...
I propose a "Good for you, here's a cookie" plate.
June 13, 2008 at 2:34 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
CaptPete (anonymous) says...
If any other religious group wants a plate they too can put up $4,000.00 or get 400 orders for their groups plate.
June 13, 2008 at 3:34 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Girleygirl (anonymous) says...
R. Kelly will be getting one of these tags.
He believe he can fly.
June 13, 2008 at 4:02 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
watchdog (anonymous) says...
Take your Religion and shove it up Andre's ass.....
Read, and learn people. Come out of the dark ages.
June 14, 2008 at 8:26 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
americanheretic (anonymous) says...
"Giv me dat ole time religion"
South Carolina,dead last and proud off it!
Tags are not a billboard - Jerks!
June 14, 2008 at 9:56 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
POMAWG (anonymous) says...
Those plates, & other displays of this type, are not for the ppl reading them, they are for the person who buys them. People that feel the need to have their personal spiritual beliefs plastered all over everything are emotionally insecure.
BTW, 'In Reason We Trust' tags are available.
http://lowcountry.humanists.net/IRWT....
June 14, 2008 at 11:16 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ForPnC (anonymous) says...
POMAWG - Amazing that those aren't advertised anywhere. Nice plates!
June 14, 2008 at 2:37 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
watchdog (anonymous) says...
Mouth of the South 's poor understanding of how the world evolves is idiotic. This is caused by bad leadership over his poor pathetic life. Son you need to explore the globe, SC is not the center of the universe. I am from this state, and I realize that we are not getting it right. I want the best, and we should demand it.
June 14, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
dr_fed (anonymous) says...
The scary thing is that this pathetic loser might become governor. Keep bending over Andre. You really need to do more to impress the SC baptist convention
June 15, 2008 at 12:16 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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