Question of Residency??????
The following article was taken from the WKSR website.
Abdo Residency Questioned
Posted on September 16, 2010
Pulaski mayoral candidate Pete Abdo’s residency has come into question. The candidate contacted WKSR today, saying that he provided proof this week of his residency at 461 Longmeadow Circle.
Administrator of Elections Kathy Bassham tells WKSR that no formal written complaint has been filed. Bassham says she received a verbal complaint earlier in the week concerning Abdo’s address and she wanted to get everything verified before a formal written complaint was filed.
Bassham would not release the name of the complainant because a formal written complaint has not been filed.
Abdo says that he was contacted by the election commission office and was asked to provide bills and a signed notarized affidavit stating his current address.
Abdo is running for the Pulaski Mayors office along with Vickie Harwell, Pat Ford, James “Pike” Gentry and James W. Harwell in the November city election.
Abdo Residency Questioned
Posted on September 16, 2010
Pulaski mayoral candidate Pete Abdo’s residency has come into question. The candidate contacted WKSR today, saying that he provided proof this week of his residency at 461 Longmeadow Circle.
Administrator of Elections Kathy Bassham tells WKSR that no formal written complaint has been filed. Bassham says she received a verbal complaint earlier in the week concerning Abdo’s address and she wanted to get everything verified before a formal written complaint was filed.
Bassham would not release the name of the complainant because a formal written complaint has not been filed.
Abdo says that he was contacted by the election commission office and was asked to provide bills and a signed notarized affidavit stating his current address.
Abdo is running for the Pulaski Mayors office along with Vickie Harwell, Pat Ford, James “Pike” Gentry and James W. Harwell in the November city election.
posted by Allen Barrett | 1:27 PM
184 Comments:
I think this is wrong. Until Kathy Bassham receives a written complaint she should not have required Pete Abdo to submit an affidavit and bills in an effort to prove his residency for the past several years. This stinks of prejudice to me. Was this same requirement of Janet Vanzant when she ran for county executive in 2002 and if so was a written complaint made in that case or just verbal?
There are several troubling questions that arise out of this story that appeared today on WKSR.
1) If there has been no formal written complaint then why has there been any investigation done?
2) Have any of the other candidates been asked to provide bills and a signed notarized affidavit stating their current address?
3) Is this yet another example of special treatment for special people?
4) Is a person now allowed to make a private verbal complaint and have it responded to without having to be identified?
5) Has the election office become so politically entangled that they no longer can be expected to provide the impartial services they are paid to provide.
6) If a complaint was received causing the action that was taken, requiring the bills and affidavit, then shouldn’t the person’s name who made the complaint be made public?
7) Why would the anonymous verbal complaint of anyone be responded to?
8) If action is taken in response to a verbal complaint then what purpose does a formal written complaint have?
9) If there is no formal written complaint ever filed will the name of the complainant, that caused Mr. Abdo this inconvenience, ever be made public?
10) Is this just another “honest mistake” by the election office that alters another election?
11) How many mistakes are allowed before it’s enough?
12) Was the County Commissioner ever required to bring in utility bills, and a notarized affidavit of where she resides?
13) Can there be any reasonable expectation that the radio or newspaper will investigate this matter and require answers to these and other questions?
Having just experienced the prejudicial and selective application of election laws by this office I know first hand had expensive and difficult they can make life for a non preferred candidate?
There certainly seems to be a terrible smell wafting up from the basement of the courthouse annex. The question is will the stench of deteriorating responsibility and biased application of the laws be allowed to continue or will the state step in and create a more level playing field for everyone. Allen Barrett
This is outrageous since when does a verbal complaint made in secret carry any weight for anything?
When are people going to wake up and stop this mess.
I understand why Barrett was treated the way he was he's Barrett but this is crazy. It's time for Bassham and the hold bunch to be unemployed.
To address something stated in another thread, Pete Abdo has not lived on Longmeadow for more than four years. This time last year, he resided in the Richland Trace Subdivision. When/If he did move into the City Limits I do not know. I am hearing the same things about his residency. If I understand correctly, the home on Longmeadow belongs to his mother. It is reasonable to believe that he resides there with her, and has for the requisite 6 months, thus qualifying him to run for the position of Mayor.
Mr. Barrett, I have a slightly different take on this issue. While I understand that a formal complaint is more credible than an anonymous complaint, that in and of itself is not reason to ignore anonymous complaints. For Example, look to Lawrence County Sheriff's race. During the race, there were verbal statements to the effect that Mr. Risner did not live in Lawrence County, but no-one checked on it and instead waited until the election was over to file a formal complaint. While this was certainly within Mr. Taylor's right, it was not the best course of action for the citizens of Lawrence County, because it created confusion and extra cost to the taxpayers. Much confusion could have been avoided by simply asking Mr. Risner to bring a utility bill and a sworn statement. In Mr. Abdo's case, I would be willing to say that a man so willing to serve his community would have been happy to comply with such a simple request in order to avoid any costly confusion after the election.
Henry
wab
Looks like you are trying to stir up a little more trouble. Shame on you. Do you ever rest from all the strife and contentions you cause? And then you have the gall to say you are a preacher?
Henry,
Thank you for a sensible post. Hopefully, that will quell what looks to be an attempt by a troublemaker to stir up needless trouble. Par for the course.
Again, thank you.
Looks like Janet and Vickie didn't want Pete to run for mayor and WAB gets the blame for what was on WKSR.
I bet WAB makes the sun and moon shine.
5:00
In my opinion, the only thing wab makes is trouble and more trouble. I believe he delights in creating mishief, and I am bewildered that some people defend him.
I just hope Mr. McAlister takes him down. You know, tit for tat.
wab
You know good and well that the election commission people are honest and impartial beyond degree. So why are you trying to stir up all this trouble? Why?
LOOK, you lost your election bid 9for the second time), so why don't you just accept the FACT that the people of 7th District do not want you? Now it appears that you want to discredit and upset the very people who are sworn to do the good, no excellent, job they are doing. Shame on you, oh man of outspoken integrity and common sense!
I just wish Mr. Abdo would come on this low-down blog aqnd clear up the matter regarding his residency requirements. Then may we have an apology from barrett for starting all this trouble?
To Henry, I appreciate your comments and am in agreement. My problem is in the selective way rules, procedures and laws are being applied.
At this moment I don't have a clue as to where Mr. Abdo has lived or does live. My concern is more about the process. Responding to an unofficial verbal complaint only allows the one lodging the complaint to remain unidentified and in this situation it's very important that the complainant be identified.
What's the point of submitting an official written complaint as procedures require if the same thing can be accomplished for certain people without their being identified.
The reason for an official written complaint and identifying the complainant is to prevent frivolous
and abusive actions being taken against a candidate by an opponent.
I have been severely criticized for seeking compliance with the laws by candidates and the question still remains if the rules and laws are not applied equally the whole process becomes corrupt as we have seen here and in other places.
Allen Barrett
Mr. Abdo,
Please clear this matter up for wab. Thank you.
Mr. Barrett,
Why is it so important that the complainant be publicly identified now? The story said Mrs. Bassham would not reveal the name at this time and she wanted to get everything verified before a formal written complaint was filed. It doesn't say she doesn't know who made it. I agree with Henry. It is better to take a look at it before the election than wait until after. Perhaps had you checked into your opponent's qualifying papers beforehand, you might have been Commissioner Barrett. I think it is wise of Mrs. Bassham to check it out first. It seems to me she doesn't want go through something similar to what just happened in your case. Could you be just a little biased toward the election commission?
6:19
I earlier posted a response to your comments about wab's bias toward the election commission and came back just now to find that my post disappeared. What i said to you is that I feel barrett's attitude the election commission is more like hatred than bias. I truly believe that he blames everyone but himself for his own defeat. No, it appears, at least to me, to be a bit more troubling than bias.
Thoughts on this are Pete must have been wondering about being asked to verify his residency which could be why he brought the matter to the attention of WKSR. For sure the elections office didnt. Its grossly unfair to subject this man to this extra work from an anonymous call. My guess 'anonymous' is one of his opponents or family member and he/she is getting worried since all I've heard is positive comments about Pete making a good mayor.
Have any of you folks who just bashed Mr Barrett called or emailed WKSR and accused them of stirring up trouble? I doubt it. As I have stated before, most don't care about facts, laws, ethics, or morality; most are just looking for a reason to bash Mr. Barret. As he said, it was taken from the radio website. You may come back with "maybe he shouldn't have put it on the blog." A better solution would be if you despise a man so much, stop reading his blog. He maintains it to post topics as he wishes and allows others to participate. The radio doesn't do that and nobody bashes them.
But hey wouldn't it be a good idea to require all, make that ALL candidates provide proof of residency. That seems to me to be a logical basic requirement. I find it hard to believe it's not a rule already in place. And although I have met and like Mrs. Bassham, I have never done business with her but I can tell you that given any, however slight, credibility to an anonymous tip is most unprofessional and would cause me to question her judgment on other issues. As I have stated before, I was taught and believe it was good advice, if you can't sign your name to it, don't say it. It's cowardly and childish. PERIOD
William James
wab
You say people are just looking for reasons to bash you. Well, isn't that what you are doing (looking for reasons) when you went after mrs. Coleman? If you are getting bashed, it's because you bring it on yourself.
Oh, and of course you have met Mrs. Bassham. I hear you were there often enough to get to know the entire staff on a first-name basis. And please tell me what she did wrong by verifying his residency? In my opinion, she was merely acting responsibly in light of all the trouble you have caused that office.
Why don't you go ask Mr. Abdo if he had a problem with verifying his residency? Then, as I said, may we expect an apology from you for not making the effort to understand what happened before spouting off?
William James,
I don't know if you are refering to my post at 6:19 pm as one that is bashing Mr. Barrett. I hope not because it wasn't intented that way. I do not dispise Mr. Barrett. I may not always agree with him but I try to keep my posts civil and respectful, the way Kendrick wanted it as stated in the opening paragraph on the thread page. I've never met Mr. Barrett but was in attendance at a funeral he conducted one time and thought he did a very good job comforting the grieving family.
You and 7:33 both suggest the complaint was an anonymous call. The story on WKSR.com and this blog states the following:
"Bassham says she received a verbal complaint earlier in the week concerning Abdo’s address and she wanted to get everything verified before a formal written complaint was filed." "Bassham would not release the name of the complainant because a formal written complaint has not been filed."
It does not say a call was made. It could have been a call or someone may have come in the election office. I don't know. The story also implies that she may know the name of the complainant but is not releasing it until a formal written complaint has been filed. So maybe the complaint is not anonymous, we just don't know the name yet. You may not see it as I do and that's okay with me but it is something presented for your consideration.
Thank you.
Thursday, September 16, 2010 5:03:00 PM
I do not know WAB only what I read on here, sometimes I agree and sometimes I don't. But he will sign his name, he's not a coward like you and me.
What gets me is how you go off like a rocket and sometimes post another post after the first one on him.
I think you have a problem.
Did you turn Abdo in? Just wondering since you like to post so much.
So which way do you want it Barrett? You say the Election Commission doesn't do its job when it does not investigate. When they do, you say they exceed their authority.
Your credibility might be enhanced if you would take consistent positions.
I ate at the Mexican resturant tonight and saw Mr Barrett with his wife and another couple. They came in about ten after seven and was still there when I left after trivia was over. I'm not saying this to be nosey but to say there is no way he was writing on this block at the time William James was so there is no possible way Mr Barrett and Mr James are the same person.
Here's another story from WKSR.com. I think it would be a good thread topic and one that we could debate and maybe come up with some real solutions for the problem at hand, the ORIGINAL purpose of this blog. No finger pointing, name calling, untruths, etc., just old fashion brainstorming. I think it's worth a shot. Would you agree Mr. Barrett?
Charter Commission Looks At Election Costs
Posted on September 15, 2010
Spending a lot of county money to hold elections for few voters concerned members of the Giles County Charter Commission at the September 3rd meeting. “I’m appalled at the variable costs of holding elections, 2,500 voters for $36,000,” Charter Commissioner Sanderlan Smith said.
Giles County has approximately 19,000 registered voters. In the August 5th primary election, 2,573 voted absentee or early, while 2,719 voters came to the polls on election day. Early voters cast ballots at the Giles County Election Commission Office, also in the basement of the Courthouse Annex, leaving staffing, voting precincts, costs associated with machines and utilities at precincts among the major costs of holding elections.
One way to cut costs, Charter Commissioner David Wells said, would be to have one instead of two voting places in each district.
“Even though there aren’t that many voters in some places, when a lot of people come in at once in some places there could be long lines,” Charter Commissioner Alvin Reynolds said, especially when people come after work. He disagreed with the idea. Smith noted that early voting continues to increase.
Suggestions for the charter commission to consider may be addressed to P.O. Box 350, Pulaski, Tenn., 38478 or to Charterbillard@yahoo.com.
Held at 5 p.m. Fridays in the basement meeting room of the Giles County Courthouse Annex in the SunTrust Building, Charter Commission meetings are open to the public.
You can access this site from a cell phone, so WAB could have been at the Mexican Restaurant and post on here. Just fyi.
12:1
That is absolutely correcdt. And I would put nothing past his doing that.
Was that other couple with barrett by any chance chris morris and his wife?
5:59 No. The other couple was not Mr. & Mrs.Morris who were among dinner guests at my home last evening.
9:37 The election office people did not comply with the written law when they suppossedly checked the peition signatures on Coleman's paperwork. There is no law that says Bassham should investigate an unwritten complaint against a candidate. See the difference? Abdo should not have been put through this agro. Anybody know when the elections commission will meet or will it be done without notice to the public.
To 16 Sept. 9:37 PM
Your accusatory post is undeserving of a response but I will answer anyway.
You say, "So which way do you want it Barrett? You say the Election Commission doesn't do its job when it does not investigate. When they do, you say they exceed their authority.
Your credibility might be enhanced if you would take consistent positions."
My credibility is in tact for I have neither been untruthful like you or inconsistent in my positions like you. I have taken responsibility for everything I have written on this blog, unlike the cowardice you continually show, by signing my name and being available for discussion of what I have written.
The thing that I have consistently asked for is that people in authority simply follow the rules and laws and apply them equally.
I have to say it's a very long stretch from refusing to do the right thing with one person then responding to an unofficial verbal complaint by a person you refuse to identify, you realize of course that an unofficial verbal request from an unidentified source is just another term for a rumor and gossip monger, but that's right up your alley isn't it.
To those so concerned about my eating habits I did eat at La Fuenta last evening and enjoyed it very much. As usual my cell phone was turned off because my life doesn't revolve around it, unless I'm traveling I usually don't even know where the thing is. I have no access to the internet via my phone.
Once again I am not William James, I do not know him although I'd like to as he seems like an interesting person.
So 9:37 just keep on trying to obscure the real issues and continue with your enabling of wrongdoing, you're really making the devil proud. Allen Barrett
wab
You are continuing to loie about my being an enabler of wrong. And THAT sir destroys your credibility as a preacher. Your dishonesty would seemingly "disqualify" you from that role.
No, I serve a risen savior, and you have the nerve to accuse me of making the devil proud. I think there's a special way the Lord will handle people like you. And the more you talk, the more I am totally persuaded that you are mentally ill. I am quite serious about that. I am completely bewildered that someone close to you hasn't advised you to seek therapy.
barrett
By the way, I did not post 9:37. Don't be so naive as to think I am the only person in this county who finds you totally despicable. There are many, and the number is growing.
Pete Abdo lived at 191 Big Dry Creek Road, Pulaski, TN in Richland Trace Subdivision for several years until a few months ago. His name is mispelled in the phonebook it is listed as Pete AVDO, look it up in your 2010 and 2011 Yellowpages phonebooks or on the internet. He swapped houses with his parents so that he could run for Mayor of Pulaski.
People do your homework.
From what I'm hearing around town is Mr. Ford will be the next Mayor. so what's the big do about Abdo?
5:15 Thanks for info. Good for Pete Adbo. He has my vote.
word was that vanzant would lose too..lol...i didnt vote for her, but will vote for pat. Regardless, no one will know until the final votes are counted.
7:45 You sound like a smart person.
I've noticed another Harwell is running for Mayor, people may get their Harwells mixed up and vote for the wrong one. They mean to vote for James and vote for Vickie or want to vote for Vickie and vote for James. Strange things do happen in Giles County.
I love world peace. Allen Barrett Peace/Love!!!
Pat Ford was at GCHS ballgame handing out free water. That is how the band boosters make money. He kept them from getting alot of money last night. He didn't even ask if he could do it. A vote for Ford will be a vote for Dan. Keep that in mind.
What does a vote for Vickie mean?
She gets one vote!
Band made more money last night than at any other game.
I wish all posters would want truth and honesty to prevail and stop all the judging. Leave the judging to God.
11:05 Amen!
I heard about Mr. Abdo's questionable residency, less than a week after he announced - grape vine hear-say. So this is nothing new. I do think the election commission office has the right , and should look into this.
Friday 5:15. Do you know what date Abdo moved from Big Dry Creek into town?
Friday 5:15. Do you know what date Abdo moved from Big Dry Creek into town?
It was sometime late spring or early summer of this year. Don't know exact dates, but it hasn't been 6 months, I do know that.
2:44
So are you saying that the election commission doid the right thing in verifying residency? If so, please tell barrett so he will shut up.
Yes
You don't have to tell Barrett, the election commission is the one needs to know.
He just posted what was on WKSR and others have gone crazy about it.
Sounds like another candidate running for mayor is trying to narrow the field especially as Pete Abdo seems to be a favorite.
If Abdo is your favorite, then I would guess you havent had the opportunity to talk with him. What a joke.
3:43 I don't understand your post. Does he talk funny? I don't know him and don't plan to vote for him anyway.
Where is he from?
3:19
No, he was just trying to stir up more trouble.
People, do your searches online....it's free. He's from
Arizona. These are the places he's lived.
2 name variations...
Pete Avdo, Pete Abdo
Age 47
Pulaski, TN
Lawrenceburg, TN
Chattanooga, TN
Glendale, AZ
Pete Abdo keeps saying he is "a former Pulaski business owner," but he never says what business. He owned Boss Hog's Bar.
Also, has anyone seen Terry Harrison's wife's SUV? It has Pat Ford stickers on it. Everyone knows that Harrison and Speer are 2 peas in a pod that love their overpaid, cushy jobs. They wanted someone to run that would let them still call the shots. That is why Speer picked Ford to run. A vote for Ford is a vote for Speer.
5:21 that is utterly ridiculous. I have NEVER liked dan speer and feel that he has done way more damage to our county than he has good. I also know Pat. I believe him to be an honest person, and i will vote for him. If for one moment, i thought it would be another speer......i would vote for someone else.
I think most people who work at Martin Methodist College and know Mr. Ford are for him. Surely there is nothing wrong with supporting a colleague.
Ok so don't vote for Ford because he is a friend of Dan, Vickie is a friend of Janet, Abdo don't live in the city and I never heard of James Harwell, guess I will just write in somebody.
I sure hope the mess of Abdo living in the city or not is settled before the election.
Aint been that long since Vickie didnt get on with Janet Vanzant. Funny how relationships change to suit the individual political agendas, add to that Janet is tight with Speer and so is Gentry so who does that leave us to vote for - Adbo or James Harwell.
1:30 get real. Obviously you don't know Vickie too well. If you did, you'd know that she doesn't let her relationship with anyone effect her decisions. You've never renewed a relationship with someone before? Vickie is a fair person, who understands that people need to get along & work together for progress to happen. My favorite part of your post was saying that our best bets on mayor is James Harwell or Boss Hog's Abdo. You must be a political mastermind.
Yep. Thats me!
7:52, If you cant vote for the ones that you mentioned, why could you not support James "pike" Gentry? What problem do you or anyone else have with him? He is a great person and will work hard.
It's been told that James Harwell hates women in power in Giles County...Look out Ladies!!!
He has also let it be known that he wants to annex properties that are out in the county like the subdivision Pete Abdo lived in at Richland Trace so that all those people will have to pay city taxes too, not to mention the folks out on Highway 31 North.
Find out what these people are for... before you go voting for them.
Ask Pete why he never changed his address at the post office??? He still gets his mail at the 191 Big Dry Creek address, his mother never changed hers either. What's up with that?
Sounds Fishy
I will go one better on that..perhaps you find out the absolute truth about a candidate and their views before casting your vote. Speak with each candidate and ask questions. Don't rely on hearsay. There are people for and against all candidates. It is your personal responsibility to know the facts about each one. Then and only then will you be able to vote responsibly. Certainly don't rely on what info you get from an anonymous poster.
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wab
Are you going to at least delete the 8:34 post? Smut like this should not be allowed.
It's obvious that no one is in control of this blog anymore. Sadly, it has become really nothing more than a rumor mill and gossip column. If WAB won't control it, it might as well be shut down for good. Doubt too many people would miss it.
"Stirring up trouble" - "causing trouble" mentioned in many posts. I don't know Allen Barrett....never laid eyes on him, know nothing about him. But in any other community, this trouble-making would be known as "news coverage," because it's the media's job to be government watchdogs. The paper and radio here haven't done that since Hershel Lake took ownership. In fact, I'm hearing that more often than not, folks taking news and feature items in to the paper (because Lord forbid they actually go out and COVER anything) are being told that they must PAY to get their items published. I'm not referring to wedding and birth announcements (although to charge for those in a community this size is nothing short of obscene); I'm referring to community-wide organizations conducting/sponsoring newsworthy events. The newspaper has made it crystal clear they don't intend to get out and cover things first-hand (come get a camera, take the picture, do a "write-up," bring it back to us), so when folks make the attempt, they find out too late the final step is to fork over cash or write a check.
No, all you get in our so-called paper (the biggest waste of newsprint around) are columns written under a phony name.
So, given that, I'm glad there's some place to go to see what's going on in the county, no matter the source or bias. Until the paper's and radio's so-called "news staffs" start doing their jobs, sadly we have no other in-county source of information.
8:34 You better be happy you are anonymous because you would have quite a few people to deal with. It was nice how you tried to sound all gangsta too.
9:10
If you are not wab or someone very close to him, please allow me to say this. You are feeding his ego. The man needs professional help. There's a big difference between reporting news and in stirring up trouble and strife.
None are so blind as he who will not see 6:12 Why don't you practice what you preach and take care of your business and get out of everybody else. You are a fool among men and a jackass among animals.
I apologize that I could not remove the post from 19 September 8:34 PM
more quickly. Some small brained jerk took advantage of me being out of town to display their lack of verbal skills and intelligence.
I would also ask the little coward that posted using my name on 17 Sept. 8:21 PM to please refrain from using other people's names. You can continue adequately to show your lack of courage by continuing to post as anonymous, at least you would not have to begin by being so dishonest. Allen Barrett
The real Dan's man in this race is James "Pike" Gentry. Speer wants him to get elected so he as economic director still wont have to answer to anyone.
So Dan has three candidates running in his place. WOW. That last post needs to be removed too. How would the poster know who is a Dan man other than causing problems and stirring something that is not true.
The problem in this town is that people choose to support their candidates on heresay. Every candidate has a way to reach them, so contact them to see what they have to say, then check their records. Each candidate has positives and negatives. Just check them out before you slander them with malicious hate. I know three of the candidates very well and know that they are not honest about what they say they support, or have no experience with anything even remotely related to mayoral duties. Even though I know these people it does not mean I should automatically choose one of them to vote for. I am researching for the sake of our community's future. Are you?
Sunday, September 19, 2010 9:03:00 PM
You would miss it, what would you do then?
KD
My research has found Vicki Harwell using the alias of Whitt Miller for newspaper writings. My my research included a letter to editor from a school principal that opened my eyes. Deceive through the newspaper what could we expect in office. One down four to research.
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7:35 you have no proof that Vicky Harwell is Whitt Miller. Get a life.
@7:35 I am in support of no candidate at this time, but proof of Harwell using the alias should be given to the public. If you can prove this please do. Our fellow residents could use some facts. Thank You
Not 7:35 but can tell you its a well known fact. Ask Vickie's friends.
My repeat my original statement. Until the county can be given physical proof it is only heresay. I admit that if Jesus himself told me to vote for Vickie I would still have to think about it, but until I can see proof her actions remain heresay.
Who are her friends so that we may ask them?
So it appears that Vicky Harwell will be replacing Mrs. Vanzant as the next target (victim) for trash and smear on this blog.
What about it wab? Are you going to be leading the attack like you did against Mrs. Vanzant? Do you recall that I told you people do not like attack dogs?
At one point, I myself had a problem with Vicky, but I have come to see her in a new light and will definitely be working for her election just like I did for Terry. I think she is the best choice. And most of you know she will be a strong leader.
To 6:23
Seems you continue to have a problem with understanding the difference between a smear campaign and in providing the facts to people about a candidate.
Because you dislike the truth about a person's behavior you think the one who addresses that behavior is an "attack dog". There are many like you in the country that's why we have a marxist as president, and a lot of outright socialist now serving as unconfirmed "czars" of various government departments.
Being ignorant of the facts about a person is no great shame, the shame is in being satisfied not knowing those facts and refusing to accept them when they are presented.
We seem to have lost sight of the ideals this country was founded on and now seek only what is personally satisfying to us instead of what's best for the country or county or city. It seems the idea that the government owes us everything from cradle to grave as our right instead of it being our responsibility to elect the best qualified officials to benefit everyone through a viable, responsive, accountable government.
As the secret deliberations of the Constitutional Convention in 1787 were being held anxious citizens gathered outside Independence Hall.
As the delegates left the building, a lady asked Benjamin Franklin, “Well, Doctor, what have we got?”
With no hesitation, Franklin replied, “A republic, if you can keep it.”
We have never been in more danger of losing our Republic than now, and the danger is not from some foreign enemy with gathered armies but from within. It's our own uninvolved, irresponsible laziness that has put us in danger. Our attitude that our rights translate into entitlements instead of opportunities to succeed as a result of hard work and personal sacrifice.
The best support a candidate can get is to be hated by WAB. Just look at the VanZant/Stewart race.
11:28 pm I am sure you are already aware who Vickie Harwell's friends are. Ask them. Then go back and read Bill Holt's letter in the newspaper. Its as clear as the nose on your face if you knew about the hot classroom complaint. Laughing teachers knew even before the letter was published.
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The 4:03 post was deleted for failure to discuss topics in a gentlemanly and civil manner, while referring to the facts and giving evidence to back up whatever claims are made by making logical arguments that avoid any use of fallacy.
I was serious about who to ask 3:13. If I didn't make myself clear, I apologize. I have no idea who her friends are.
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The 6:28 post was removed because it did not meet the requirements to discuss in a gentlemanly and civil manner, while referring to the facts and giving evidence to back up whatever claims are made, making logical arguments that avoid any use of fallacy.
Has it been solved where Abdo lives? Is he going to be on the balet?
Why does anyone have their drawers in a wad over this?
It doesn't make any difference if Mr Abdo runs for mayor or not, cause he'll never win it. He has a funny last name that sounds like he's from Mexico, and most deffinately not a local boy.
He doesn't have a chance. So take a chill pill man!
11:23 I'm 8:23 and I don't care if Abdo runs for president, I wouldn't vote for him for the reasons you stated he wouldn't get elected, but so much has been said about him not living in the city. I just wondered if it was settled.
So you take a chill pill.
Let’s talk facts:
What do we know for sure about Pete? He has not been here long enough to be part of the good-old-boys club. I went to Boss Hogs many times when Pete owned it and I never seen Dan, Terry, Vicki, Pike, or Pat there once this tells me he has not been bought and paid for. We do know Dan has his groomed puppet to keep business as usual and Pete can’t be him. Pete has my vote. Let’s see Vicki and Pike are already alderman rubber stamping Dan’s ideas for years. Why would they change now, they know how to play the game? All we have to do is see who is spending the most money on signs and banners and 10 to 1 odds that is the one Spear Insurance has donated to that person’s campaign fund.
County Number: 028 County Name: GILES
Tax Year: 2010
Property Owner and Mailing Address
Jan 1 Owner:
ABDO PETE
461 LONG MEADOW CIRCLE
PULASKI , TN 38478
Property Location
Address: LONGMEADOW CIRCLE 461
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097B Grp: B Ctrl Map: 097B Parcel: 027.00 PI: S/I: 000
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Reappraisal Year: 2005
Land Mkt Value: $7,500
Improvement Value: $52,400
Total Market Appraisal: $59,900
Assessment %: 25
Assessment: $14,975
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City #: 587 City: PULASKI
SSD1: 000 SSD2: 000
District: 07 Mkt Area: P14
# Bldgs: 1 # Mobile Homes: 0
Utilities - Water: 1 - PUBLIC Utilities - Sewer: 1 - PUBLIC
Utilities - Elec: 1 - PUBLIC Utilities - Gas: 1 - PUBLIC
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Subdivision: REBEL ACRES
Plat Bk: 2 Plat Pg: 92 Block: Lot: 51
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Building # 001 Improvement Type: 01 - SINGLE FAMILY Stories: 1
Base Area Sq. Ft.: 975 Aux Base Sq. Ft.: 528
Foundation: 02 - CONTINUOUS FOOTING Floor System: 04 - WOOD W/ SUB FLOOR
Exterior Wall: 11 - COMMON BRICK Structural Frame: 00 - NONE
Roof Framing: 02 - GABLE/HIP Roof Cover/Deck: 03 - COMPOSITION SHINGLE
Cabinet/Millwork: 03 - AVERAGE Floor Finish: 09 - HARDWOOD/PARQUE
Interior Finish: 07 - DRYWALL Paint/Decor: 03 - AVERAGE
Heat and A/C: 08 - HEAT & COOLING PKG Plumbing Fixtures: 3
Bath Tile: 00 - NONE Electrical: 03 - AVERAGE
Shape: 01 - RECTANGULAR DESIGN Quality: 01 - AVERAGE
Act Yr Built: 1963 Condition: 1 - NEEDS MINOR REPAIRS
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Area: BAS Sq Ft: 975
Area: BSF Sq Ft: 336
Area: OPF Sq Ft: 192
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001 PATIO 1
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06/28/2006 $61,800 325 620 IMPROVED WA Q
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Land Type: 01 - RESIDENTIAL Soil Class: Units: 1.00
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1:05 & 1:06: that information proves nothing. What is required is that a candidate "Reside" in the city, not that they own property in the city. Your information has no bearing on the question of "residency."
How can you prove someone lives anywhere? Bills can be in your name without you ever living there and you can have mail sent to a home that you never see. Lets just let this one go until a formal complaint is turned in. If you have a problem with his residence and have proof he does not live within the city limits, talk to someone who can do something about it.
Just did a search for Whitt Miller.Only one came up is from Pittsburgh who joined the army in the 1940s, so what can we make of Lakes answer to Bill Holt that "Whitt is a very private person.
I say quit guessing and just hit him up with your questions...
look him up on face book he has a page.
You mean a formal complaint hasn't even been filed about Abdo my, my guess the election people ain't gonna be telling about Vicki complaining.
I just googled wab and it said 1.)LIAR LIAR PANTS ON FIRE, 2.)STONE THROWING PREACHER MAN, 3.)GRAY BEARDED MONKEY, 4.)PISTOL PACKING SCAREDY CAT, 5.)PROMOTER OF LESBIANISM, 6.)IGNORER OF SPOUSE INFEDELITY, 7.)AND GENERAL IDIOT.
8:30 Have you got drunk enough yet?
2:11
While the remark made by 8:30 seems a bit strong in defining barrett as a monkey, I would pretty much agree with most of the rest. He is obviously homo sapien.
6:37 it was just a silly post making the person that posted it feel good about himself. If that's what it takes to build himself up, go for it.
Nobody is looking at the real facts here:
Pike is an alderman – Pulaski politics
Vicki is an alderman – Pulaski politics
James is in the county commission - Pulaski Politics
Pat at Martin mixed with - Pulaski politics for 12 years Pat, Dan, and Terry are all good buddies in Pulaski politics.
No matter what you do mixing up and moving around everyone in politics you still get the same outcome with slight changes if any.
If you replace the alderman and Mayor with new people the odds are you will see a different outcome.
I don’t like the way Pulaski is ran so I will not pick anyone already playing the politics game this leaves only 1 logical choice that is Abdo.
At last someone (11:57 am) made a post thet fits in with what this blog is about.
Can't say I agree with him/her, but like way he posted.
To 8:30 and its 6:37 syphilitic clone I join with the earlier poster who said "I'd sure like to see you get the courage to tell Barrett that to his face", but cowards always do their worst under their home rock.
charles
Oh please. I wouldn't be afraid of three just like him at the same time. Your post was so childish.
8:06 Whoever posted 4:05s post was no more childish than your post are.
He/she just stepped on your toes.
So does Abdo qualify or not?
I haven't decided for whom I will vote. I wish I knew who Barrett was for, so I could at least eliminate one candidate.
Barrett is for Vicky Harwell??
I meant that as a joke.
No, barrett is for barrett. Have you not figured it out yet?
Does anyone know what Eddie Bass is promising the Famers?
so sorry Farmers
When you look at each candidate for Mayor it sums up to two candidates put in to do a couple of things: Pike and Ford are in there running because Dan has allowed this to happen. Ford is the main man of choice but Pike will pull the black vote from Vicky Harwell. Ford is set up to get all the Martin votes and a few Dan followers. Abdo has alot of signs but who is he? He might be the one for the job but what do people know. James Harwell hasn't proclaimed his platform as of yet. And Vicky Harwell is a pain in alot of sides and alot of people will do anything to keep her out. She is a no brainer. She owes know one anything.
Vicky Harwell is an immature, untrustworthy user of people and her position. She has no respect for the truth and no respect for the people. Voting for her is a no brainer, only a person with no brain would even consider voting for her.
Abdo is fully Qualified and in the race. He has flyers at bull market and he stopped by my house. We talked for a while. He has my vote. He claims he is going door to door to talk to as many people as possible and he claims he has been doing that for almost 3 months now. I like him I think he is for the people. so I will give him my vote. He is new blood what can we loose.
Vickie Harwell has been living for this for a long time. I believe she would sell her daughters to the devil to get this position. I agree with the above poster. She is immature and an untrustworthy user of people.
Dan and Terry are funding/backing Pat Ford they want to keep them over inflated paychecks rolling in and they don't want to loose there new cars with unlimited gas on the Pulaski Taxpayers.
Friday, October 01, 2010 7:29:00 AM:
Are you Mr. Ford's Treasurer? Are you his banker? How is it that you know who is/is not funding Mr. Ford's Campaign?
Idiots like you participating in the election will do nothing but get some fool like Abdo elected.
There really ought to be some standardized test that people should have to take to be able to participate in elections. Then people like you wouldn't be such a threat to our way of life.
7:41 are you that evil to say such a hurtful and totally untrue statement. LEAVE CANDIDATES' FAMILIES OUT OF THIS! Get a life!
7:29 It’s not rocket Science just look at who is spending the most money! I have lived here my entire life and seen the way things are done. Who spends thousands of dollars for a campaign for a $7,000 a year job unless someone has something to loose or gain.
AMEN 6:28, You hit the nail on the head. You know Dan has still got to be in power and will do anything to stay that way. Dan why don't you ask Donna Baker with the Chanber of Commerce where the thousands of money went for the new roof there, and why PES is paying her cell phone bill with the tax payers money, Maybe that is why we are going to have another increase in our electric bill. They think people will never find out but we are not as dumb as you think.
6:28 Why is the Republican gubernatorial candidate from California spending $119 million or why is Bill Haslam spending $20,000,000 to get elected governor of Tennessee? Same theory? Does Pilot Oil gain if Haslam wins?
What is it about Pilot Oil?
Janet didn't like them but no one tells what is wrong with Pilot Oil.
I wonder who barrett's 254 will vote for? A major block there for someone.
6:21
I can tell you this much. Many of them regret voting for him and would never do it again. I talked to two of them who were apologetic. Isn't that a sad testimony to one who came in last and who wants to cry foul?
I've talked with afew who wish they hadn't voted for Janet. I've also talked with alot wish they hadn't voted for Obama. But it's all water under the bridge now so why keep obessing over it.
Nothing is going to change anything.
With little man rapid's spewing makes me want to watch Janet closely now. I hadn't thought about it before, thought Barrett could do that, but something must be wrong or little man wouldn't keep spewing so.
10:27
That's about the most ridiculous thing you cheerleaders have said to date.
The truth hurts doesn't it 3:39? Don't you ever get tired of being a puppet and sharing a brain with so many others? Your intellect won't allow you to ponder the possibility anyone is right other than you. What a pathetic individual you are.
5:09
Don't you ever get tired of being a cheerleader for a troublemaker?
Pathetic? Indeed, I am doing quite well and am most comfortable in my own skin. The problem you have with me is that I don't share your enthusiasm for barrett. I have no respect for the man and see him as one of the biggest hypocrites I've ever known. But that's an opinion I'm just as entitled to as you are in seeing him as a wonderful person.
5:35 Thank you. You renew my faith in the reasonableness of Giles Countians.
To 5:35
Don't you ever get tired of being a cheerleader for all the wrongdoing that goes on in the county? God knows as small as it is here, you must have to be related to some of the crooks here and that would be the reason you stand up for bad behavior. You make me sick. It takes a real piece of work and total idiot to not be able to realize when wrongdoing is taking place and why anyone, not just Barrett questions it. You continuously take a great leap in accusing others of being a cheerleader for this and for that. Isn't it a fact that you have some sort of infatuation with Barrett and everything he does? Seek help soon..anyone that daily is concerned with Barrett and what he says and does is a pathetic individual no doubt. Your attempt to be intelligent and in the know, only impresses you, we all see how dumb you are. You sound like a broken record...same tune with nothing worth listening too.
7:45
Look, if you are unhappy living here in this den of vipers, why don't you move somewhwere else?
I'm certainly not infatuated with barrett as you so erroneously charge. I am totally disgusted with the "man of outspoken integrity and common sense", and it totally bewilders me how those like you can continue to defend him.
I'm glad I don't have to rely on your assessment of my intelligence in order to feel worthwhile. The problem you have with those like me is that we don't share in your worship of allen barrett.
7:45 I got your name calling but missed your point.
I don't know enough about Allen Barrett to know if what he says is good or bad.
But your constant spewing makes me want to throw up. Always telling people to leave Giles County. Well i was born here and staying. If you don't like what we say and do YOU LEAVE.
The post Barrett said about the canidates was nothing wrong with but he spelled a man's name wrong. But you had to show your rear end and start a fuss.
You need to have a talk with a good preacher and he will tell you, you are no better than Barrett.
When someone does something wrong you are smaller than that person if you come back as wrong.
I plan on staying here for a long time. This is my county too and I have a duty to make sure things are done by the law and right. It's way too much fun irritating you 8:45. See, that is your problem, so much has gone unnoticed and unchallenged in this county for far too long. All the questioning is upsetting your applecart. Too bad. Why don't you move? Take some of the crooks with you when you go. You underestimate me if you think the likes of you intimidates me. I think you are involved or linked somehow to those so heavily questioned. Those who seek to undermine and manipulate have much more of an effort to put forth than those like me who wish to express the truth and reveal it. So get your rest, your going to need it because I am not going anywhere. Oh, and try to come up with something more substantial to say in the future...you constantly repeat yourself 8:45.
9:21
I'm not the one who said anything about the man whose name was misspelled. I don't even know him or how his name should be spelled. Ok?
Hey, I was born and raised here, and I'm staying too. I WILL NOT sit idly by and remain quiet when a handful of know-it-alls come in here thinking they are smarter and that they have some inherent right to tell us how to live and what to do. Ok?
to 9:49
Are you by any chance allen barrett or his alter-ego, william? Your venomous words suggest that you may be. If not, you have surely had severaql glasses of the barrettt Kool Aid. Just look at your hateful ramblings, and tell me I'm wrong.
Don't worry pal; I'm not going anywhere, and I'll be fully rested when it comes to speaking out against troublemakers like you. I'm not going anywhere, the Lord willing.
You said one thing right 6:22 you will be fully rested when it comes to speaking out against troublemakers cause youare to cowardly to confront anyone except from under your rock and behind anonymous. Barrett is right but you ain't just an enabler of evil you are a major part of it.
One thing for sure I'm not drinking Janet Kool Aid.
Janet got some yellow liquid but it ain't kool-aid Rabid been drinking
1:57 Spoken like a true Barrett supporter. Every time I log on here I am more amazed at the immaturity of your group.
11:14
Then I must also call you a liar. I think what barrett and company is doing is wrong, so I speak out against all the troublemaking.
5:03 better check your pants they're the ones on fire.
5:07 Can you back up such a bold statement?
Didn't think so.
If only the ones born and raised here paid taxes,what do you think their taxes would be?
7:02
And your point is?
Here is a good FACT I found out today that is open to the public:
Pat Ford
His election Champagne funds came from: Steve Spivey (AKA Budweiser)
Pike Gentry Champagne funds came from: TVR
Vicky Harwell has not turned in her paper work yet!
Pete Abdo Champagne funds came from: Self financed under $1000
James Harwell Champagne funds came from
I went to the Deanna Glossup foundation Concert fund raiser and I thought it was the Pat Ford Show. It made me sick seeing him capitalizing on the situation for his run for Mayor. It was not only pathetic but immoral. Pat ford is just a sad excuse for a human being to do something like that! What little respect I had for him is 100% gone now. I don’t know who is worse Vicky or Pat.
And the winner is Vicky by ten miles
We all know Vicky has it out for Pulaski Police because they arrested her drunk her daughter for DUI. Vicky thinks her and her friends should have Diplomatic Immunity with Pulaski police. She is a do as I say not as I do girl.
I am an outsider looking in. I have no stake in this election or the local politics. Perhaps that gives me the opportunity to offer what is truly unbiased observations and opinions.
A lot can be discerned about a person by what they are being, doing, and having (it works in that order); like how a person responds to turmoil and under pressure (perhaps like a highly competitive election), how they treat their friends, how the treat and deal with their opponents (or enemies), and the company (or supporters) they keep and rely on. The way a person acts or reacts in one situation tends to show how they will respond in all situations. It goes directly to character.
Slanderous and deceitful speech, personal attacks, and “hidden agendas” are rarely, if ever, the traits of integrity, honesty, and service – the qualities most needed of politicians – particularly in a small community. Are voters really interested in conjecture and “anonymous”, unfounded and mean-spirited accusations? What does this say of the candidate (and/or the supporters they keep and rely on)? What, if anything does this bring to the community? What would a victory based on this type of “being” DO for the community and what might the community expect the HAVE from it?
Real legal or procedural concerns can only be addressed with integrity and honesty by keeping transparency. Without this transparency there is nothing but background noise, a distraction from real issues. The lack of transparency calls the objective of the candidates’ service into question. Whom do they serve and to what end?
Voters have the right, indeed the responsibility, to themselves and the community, to evaluate candidates based on the real issues and the new/better/different vision and plan for the community and what it can be.
I am on Police force. I will vote for Mrs. Harwell. Every young person makes a mistake. Some writing on here are gamblers in Tunica and have lesbian grandchildren. Want me to name names? I will. Bet you would take it off your blog then.
Folks, The only person for the job of Mayor is JAMES HARWELL. He has got more common sense than all the rest put together. If you want Pulaski to grow and do the right thing for the people, cast your vote for JAMES HARWELL FOR MAYOR.
Janet stopped the Pilot Company from coming out on the interstate because she did not turn the papers in in time. Cost the county plenty of good jobs but you wanted her back in so now you have her for four long years. No telling what the beer permit with the Campbellsville store will cost her supporters. WAKE UP GILES COUNTY
406 no doubt then you must be vanzant's rat that keeps feeding her information about the mccalister situaton. rats like DS are everywhere and your squeeling makes you the bigest rat in the county.
406 no doubt then you must be vanzant's rat that keeps feeding her information about the mccalister situaton. rats like DS are everywhere and your squeeling makes you the bigest rat in the county.
5:54
Uh, the election was over in August, and Mrs. Vanzant won big. WEhen will you stop whining and trying to stir up trouble?
Looks like Chris & Melissa Morris are busy on here today!
To 4:06 I would be very careful about making those kind of remarks. Attacking a family member regardless of who does it is disgusting. I know Mr Barrett has commented on this before and has condemned anyone who attacked innocent family members. Going to Tunica and gambling is a different story but you need to have proof. Using your position on the police force to attack private citizens could be a very costly activity as it is against the law.
4:06 Officer on Force
So what if some folks like to go to Tunica? So what if some people have to live an alternative lifestyle? What does that have to do with you personally or your work? Nothing! What kind of a cop are you anyways? You reek of police brutality.
TO 9:16
He was simply trying to tell the poster that he didn't need to make statements about people's family members, unless they want the same done to them. Remember the Golden Rule?
4:06 Don't pretend to be a police officer, when you aren't.
4:06 Actually, I am. I'm guessing you are one of the losers I work with.
10:37 I agree about the do unto others as you want them to do unto you. People, don't post blasphemous things about people, & blasphemous things won't be posted about you! Won't you people ever learn???
9:48 right. And I am Angelina Jolie. Just so we know who our characters are, Officer.
Could someone explain to me why the neighbors who live in Rebel Acres say Mr. Abdo lives out behind Richland Trace Market? I'm not trying to stir up trouble here as the manner of some is, but I would like to know before I vote. Thank you.
Obviously you haven't believed what has been said aboout where he lives already so you really are tryoing to stir up trouble by reintroducing this question
9:25
Wrong! I'm not calling names or making accusations as is the manner of some people. I merely want to know.
I live in the in the same neighborhood that Abdo claims to live in. He lives there as much as my sister who lives in Prospect lives there. Abdo can't be called my neighbor because he doesn't reside in that house. All of my real neighbors know that, too.
Abdo is every bit as much a resident of Pulaski as Vanzant is a resident of Giles Conty.
Doesn't Mr. Abdo live out behind Richland Trace Market?
I live down the street from Pete Abdo on Longmeadow Cir I see him every night he comes to talk to me as I smoke outside. I see him leave for work at 5:00am like clock work as I am having my morning smoke.
wow I love this question of residency when you have Vicki and her husband and daughter acting like a butch of stark raging idiots at the chili cook off and Pat Ford getting drunk singing "my dingaling" and using the Deanna Glossup concert for his personal agenda. seems like Pete is the one working hardest for this election
Is Pete getting settled back in on Dry Creek?
Dec 23rd, 2010
My son assists in political campaigns in larger cities and this race had drawn our attention for several reasons. Tonight we read through all 182 comments (or less due to removal). This little town has larger issues than wondering if a candidate who had an informal inquiry of residency, was living in town. Clearly there was mud slinging and ignorance abounding. If your little town could spend as much energy understanding the issues and the candidates views on the issues or simply volunteering in the community, you would have more of what is severely lacking - community support and spirit. These 182 comments was a poor reflection upon many that "reside" in your town. Happliy the mayor race is over, God help you all during the next election of a public official.
I don't know if anyone is reading this anymore, since it is over a year old, but I wish to have my say anyway. I have lived here all my life and I support folks having the right to express their opinions.That being said, if you really feel so strongly about something that it makes you talk to your friends and neighbors in this manner, please at least have the gonads to post your name. All this anonymous crap is really disappointing.Don't hide, if you're too ashamed to sign your statement then you probably shouldn't be making it.Thanks
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