Do You Think The Elections in Giles County Are Accurate?
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posted by Allen Barrett | 5:52 PM
96 Comments:
At least a hunting/fishing report would have value.
Do we "think" the elections are "accurate"? Is that like do we "think" chocolate is good? Some of us do and some of us do not. And "accurate"? What does that mean? I presume the machines add up as they are checked and counter-checked.
Consequently, if the topic is do we "know" the election [totals] are "accurate", then the answer is a undeniable yes.
Of course, all you conspiracy theorists, bring it on, let's hear some uneducated drivel.
Stir up more trouble if you can wab. Oh, thou outspoken man of integrity (what a laugh) and common sense.
The Mayor won't be confirmed until some numbers start to balance out. Do the math. Does anyone remember the radio announcers telling the night of the election that Bridgeforth had two boxes, but gave only one box. Or did they combine. Still have some big questions concerning some of the votes from Martin. It seems that one voter also voted in Gallatin. Looking a voter fraud. Time will tell.
9:43 does vicky think the election was alright?
You are the piece of work. We can all tell when the the defender post.
11:21 There's the drivel. I knew it was coming.
Is that why Vicky refuses to concede?
It seems strange that all across the nation in all cities’ entire encumbrance was unanimously voted out. Except in Giles County all encumbrances was re-elected. Pat known by all and who was pushed and paid for by the (good ole boys) Dan Speer, Steve Spivey (aka Cardon Distributing), and Terry Harrison to secure Dan and Terrys among some to secure there outrageous paychecks on the tax payers.
Then we have Eddie Bass. 1.6 million In lawn mowing contracts. And they were voted in by a land slide. Are people in Pulaski really happy with our economy and jobs availability, Rich getting richer off the taxpayers. Do you think people in Pulaski will re-elect the same people in office? I don’t think so. I bet the voting machines were tampered with. That would be the Pulaski good ole boys style.
People always say only in Giles County! But now they can say it and mean it.
I didn't vote for my encumbrances. In fact, I hate them. They seem to cost me money every month.
I've actually worked a few of the elections and you know what, they are. It's been my experience that everyone from Kathy Bassham, the director of the election commission, to the people who run the machines, take great pains to make sure that not only is every procedure followed, but that no one is turned away who shouldn't be. If any kind of tampering was going on, at any poll, at any level, it would be incredibly difficult to keep that a secret. Multiple copies are made of every result, all of which have to be signed by different people (but not the same people on every set of results -that way no one can say the same few people are signing everything or trying to hide something). I might not like the result of every election I've voted in or every election I've worked, but I have no doubt that they are accurate. I think (and I'm not saying anyone in particular is doing this) anyone who assumes that an election that isn't in their favor must be fixed or innaccurate is someone with way too little faith in their fellow citizens.
Whether the candidates themselves are free from scandal (I'd love to know one person who is) isn't really the question. The elctions themselves are fair.
Why does everyone want to pick on WAB? Whether right or wrong he knows more than you do, and if you don't want to know why do you bother to read or post comments on this blog. I do not know him, but i consider him a friend of the county. Try reading anything in the newspaper or listen to anything on the radio about what goes on here. He informs!! Just what we need, and if you don't like then quit reading the blog.Go WAB.. Thanks for all the info!!!!
"whether right or wrong, he knows more than you do. "
Boy, that's comforting.
7:14 Sorry you don't agree. did he step on your toes, spouse or sibling?
Nope. Just intrigued that you admire him being "wrong" (your word).
I have GOT to get me some of that kool-aid you folks drink!
I am tired of hearing all the lies on Eddie Bass. His family has the mowing contracts, because they bid to do it cheaper than anyone else. Anyone with one eye and half sense would know the contract amount is not what they make. Try pricing a tractor,bush hog and weed eaters. Then figure the salaries of employees. In that type of work what do you think their insurance runs. Lets not forget the price of tires.(try pricing a tractor tire).With bottles thrown out ,I shudder to think of tire cost alone. If anyone thinks they are paid too much TURN IN A BID TO DO IT FOR LESS.
Tires have become extremely expensive. I think it is due mainly to inflation.
Specifically aimed @ Tuesday, November 09, 2010 4:50:00 PM
Do you have any clue as to the amount of charity Steve Spivey, the Cardin family, and Cardin Distributing donate to our community each & EVERY year? No you don't because they give it from the heart while refusing to accept recognition for their generosity. From ball teams, bands, banners, people with special needs, people with health problems, veterans, and the list goes on longer than you can imagine. They work 24/7 operating a business that provides good jobs to the people of Giles County. They ask nothing in return. You don't even know how to spell their name and you flop your lazy _ _ _ down and type away constructing words of ignorance of which you haven't a shadow of knowledge about. I have asked the Cardin family numerous times for donations on several fronts and they have NEVER hesitated to support different endeavors across varied needs.
Eddie Doesn't cut the darn weeds. His family does and has way before Eddie became our Representative. They do bid on the contracts and again you will not find a family anywhere with bigger hearts or family values than the Bass family. You get a piece of mail that distorts the truth and you go around spewing a lie you received from a liar. Most all democrats got the boot but Eddie. The reason is many people like myself grew up with Eddie, went to school with Eddie, raised our families along beside the Bass family, and know darn well the jerk from Lewisburg represents all that is wrong with our political system. The Bass family is way out of your league. Get a clue before you spew!
They call me Klugscheißer
6:18
Here's your answer. It's because he (barrett) is a troublemaker and an embarrassment to Giles County.
11:27. Excellent post! Thank you.
11:27 You sure spoke the truth about Eddie. I have known him and his family for many years, they are very trustworthy.
5:36 Why don't you start a blog and run it the way you think it should be run.
You haven't got what it takes. You had rather talk against who ever runs the blog.
Have you eer said anything on the blog except against WAB?
I don't know WAB just use to live in Giles County and still love it, so like to read what's going on.
One thing I read between the lines is one man thinking he is high and mighty, knows best on everything, YOU.
But never contributes anything useful of why he is right.
Oh Please talk about Steve Spivey like he is a god! Can you say writeoff? Everyone needs them. He is securing a place so Budewiser is thew only beer pushed by Pulaski City Government. Have you ever seen miller on the square? I don't think so! Well lets see with all of these elected folks that are raised in your eyes to look like Gods, Where are all of the jobs? Why is our pay the lowest in the nation? We are all getting screwed everyday it's called the good ole boys system.
Get a job.
TO: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 6:18:00 PM
With friends like that, who needs enemies!
TO:Tuesday, November 09, 2010 4:50:00 PM
What a sniveling piece of work you are. I don't think Rep. Bass ever got a mowing contract. Seems his Dad & Brother were savey enough to get the bids WAY before Rep. Bass was the Representative. From what planet did you originate? Oh Brother!!!!1
I do not vote early simply because I do not trust voting early. Ever since I heard from a very reliable source that Janet Vanzant already knew before election day that she had won early voting. Now doesn't that sound a little fishy to you? That's simply not right. Giles County will never receive another early vote from me and I often wonder who pulls the numbers from those machines? AND does anyone know who sits those machines up? Is it a local person or persons???
7:41. I have seen the same thing! They bring these fake boxes in by those black helicopters. Thank you so much for helping us get the word out!,
7:41. I have seen the same thing! They bring these fake boxes in by those black helicopters. Thank you so much for helping us get the word out!
You can make light of the election corruption all you want but that will not change the facts. Giles County has a long history of voter irregularities with such things as comatose patients at the nursing homes filling out absentee ballots, certifying unqualified candidates and votes, telling people who to vote for when they enter the booth and of course the very powerful Maplewood precinct.
What planet were you born on? Have you filed one affidavit of complaint with the election commission citing any of these "facts"? Or are you just another space cadet unwilling to believe every unfair aspect of your life might not be anyone's fault but your own?
Come back down to earth and take appropriate action against provable miisconduct. But until you land, lighten up on slandering others.
--ground control
4:50: Encumbrance??? What are you stupid or something?
Now, now...let's be nice. An incumbent can be an encumbrance. For instance, I would certainly consider Lincoln Davis an encumbrance. A lot of people must have shared that sentiment because now he's gone!
I went to Franklin yesterday and there were people mowing the dead grass along the interstate. What's up with that? The grass at my house hasn't needed mowing for at least a month. Guess that's those government contracts at work.
To the poster that's too stupid to post only once.
You are the same ole person that keeps trying their best to convince people in this county that everything is true and honest.
And by the way I noticed you couldn't answer the question posted by 7:41 about who acutually sets the voting boxes up. You're just as corupt as anybody.
Major Tom.
8:08
There you go with that word "corrupt" again. You have been drinking the barrettt Kool Aid, haven't you? Why don't you people stop listening to him and quit trying to cause as much trouble as you can for this county? Instead, why not give barrett a going away party and insist that he leave Giles County? That would be one of the greatest things you people could do for this corrupt and degenerate place!
All the corrupt and supporters of corruption want Barrett gone. I guess they are afraid of being exposed.
I want the mouse in my cupboard gone. Not that I am scared of him. He is just disgusting.
8:25
No, those who want peace back in Giles County want barrett gone.
If everyone was as honest as they should be, there would be no trouble to stir up.
7:20
Then the "preacher" should be out trying to convert those dishonest people rather than attack and try to cause strife.
What are you doing to bring more honesty and right actions to our county?
to 5:50 The "preacher" can't be out trying to convert those dishonest people because he don't know your name.
8:09
Well, I'm certainly not out spewing hatred and strife.
When the charter is written, will it have guidelines for our elected officials to follow?
1:20
Your idea of spewing hatred and strife don't agree with mine.
You are spewing and hatred about Barrett. Maybe that's what Barrett is doing but so are you!
5:14
As I said on a previous thread, I think what we have are differing perceptions. But, of course mine is wrong because I don't glorify allen barrett as you seem to do.
Monday should be interesting. The votes will be confirmed for the Nov. local election.
A question for you to get answers to and should it be allowed Mr. Barrett:
Should Martin students be allowed to vote if they are from out of state and continue to say they are residence of their home state and if they vote should they not have proof of citizenship by having a TN license with a real address and not a PO Box at Martin. The only way Ford won was by doing this.
Mr. Barrett this should give you an idea!!!!!Next time you want to run for office and secure winning bring in your friends and relatives from other counties and states and register them at your residence. Wouldn't that be the same difference as what Ford did at Martin. And you might find out how many places Jack Gregory voted this Aug. and Nov. This should make for a great topic.
And one more thing: Should Martin college employees have been as involved as they were. Rumor has it Ted Brown sent out a memo on College letterhead to notify different people on who to vote for. And didn't Martin Vehicle bring students to the poles. And won't Ford be a conflict of interest.
1:23 & 1:29 posts have Vickie Harwell behind them. These are the accusations she has been making. If you want answers ask the questions yourself or better yet Vickie should ask herself and not expect Allen Barrett or anyone else do the work for her. Typical of Vickie. Why would you ask Barrett do anything for Vickie after the way she has treated him?
Why was it wrong for Mr. Barrett to contest the election he was in but not wrong for Mrs. Harwell to contest hers?
I'm not sure Mrs. Harwell is contesting, just from what some say on this blog.
When Gore ran against Bush and so many said the elction was crooked, I said, "I have worked in the election in Giles County, there is no way you can cheat at the poles."
Florida don't use the machines like Giles County does. For the one thinking the machines can be tampered with you are wrong.
The number on the machine is checked and wrote down with everyone watching before the poles open and wrote down. Same thing at end of election.
If someone lies about their address when they register, how is the election people to know it.
One thing for sure you want vote at two different places IN Giles County.
7:28
The "pure and innocent victim of criticism", allen barrett, is the one behind the suggestion that voting machines could be tampered with. And his cheerleaders claim he's no troublemaker.
1:23 You are wrong Mrs. Harwell. You lost the Recreation Center, your home box, 145 to 90. Similar to Mr. Barrett, it was not Martin Methodist College students, but your neighbors and those who know you best who denied your victory.
I don't have a problem with any candidate who questions the election results; provided they have a really good reason for doing so.
But I will say this: any candidate that is questioning the results in a small town election generally has the apperance of one who is deluded by their own ambition.
Congratulations to all elected candidates who were certified today. Now get to work.
Well Pat is in and proven himself already. He had a week to do his homework and be prepared to take over when Speer walked out. But instead he had to be told and then retold how to do the job. I believe I would have been looking into how to carry on a meeting and what was entailed to do so in a week. Is he going to continue to be slouchy in his being Mayor. And why in the world would Mr. Charles Jenkins be Vice Mayor. He has the personality of a wall. He is one of the most errogant people I have ever met. He will really get the big head now. Of course he was one of the four names carried in to voting by the Martin students. No for a fact many went in with a sheet of paper telling them to vote for four: Ford, Mayor
Alderman: Jenkins, Miles and Hatfield. Ashame the laws can't be changed to where all the Martin students that aren't Giles County license carrying students can vote here. That goes for staff as well. Would love to see Jack Gregory's license.
Ford and Speer's offices are across the hall from each other in City Hall so he will be advised in the Speer way or no way! Speer has already boasted of the people Ford will keep on. If they turn out to be true we can call him Pat Fraud!
The Harwells are going at it again.
Everyone go watch the video on utube and see how they act.
Lots of people start a new job and ask the one doing it before something about it... later they can do things the way they want to.
Where is rabid, aren't you going to tell the above poster they are making enemies again (Jenkins)?
Good luck Mr. Ford. Good luck Mr. Speer, remember Jesus couldn't please everybody.
10:08
Why are you trying to promote strife like someone else we know?
We all know that first 100 days tells the story of what to expect for the duration of the term.
That being said Ford get off your a$$ and get going.
One more thing. The new widened road in front of walmart looks great, However where is the sidewalk. Is pulaski as predigest againest people that walk in this city and handycap citizens they you don't want us on the streets. I guess Pulaski promotes driving not walking. And handycap citizens are as useless to pulaski at Gays are to Terry Harwell.
2:33 Hey Vic. Might have helped if you hadn't refused to speak to Pat Ford for 3 weeks after the election.
Ya'll try to work together. Ya'hear.
2:33 Sorry Vic, didn't see that it said a.m. I should have said Hey Katie.
Who in their right mind posts on this blog at 2:33 in the morning???
Not Vic nor Katie just someone who is distraught over how Ford won. People need to let it go. My favorite song in church is Let there be peace on Earth and let it Begin with Me. So with that said I will sign off of this blog never to return and hopefully with one person shutting down others might decide to let it go and let there be peace within yourself.
Katie and Vicky have more since than I, I stay up all night.
Distraught? Give me a break.
I'll tell you how Ford won. He worked like a dog. He won handily at the recreation center and in early voting. If none of the Martin students who registered to vote in the city election had voted, he would have still won.
I agree with the last poster. No reason for distress over those facts.
Should we keep reminding Vicky how she lost like rapid does Barrett?
I don't think so. Really sour grapes to do that.
Somebody has to loose and some win.
6:07. Actually, you are confusing your grapes:
"sour grapes". Are bitter to the taste, serve no purpose and are destined to the raisin bin.
For example: "groups conspired to target me for defeat". Allen Barrett, Promoter of Strife. This statement would universally be recognized as "sour" grapes.
Conversely, "sweet grapes" incorporate all the good qualities of their environment, are cultivated with much work, care and attention. They are very pleasing in both sight and taste.
For example:
COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 7
Terry W. Harwell - 477
T.A. (Tommy) Campbell – 448
Vicki Coleman – 423
(WAB) William Allen Barrett – 254
Now, those grapes are vastly superior, sweet in their taste and evidently are preferred by 2 out of 3 taste-testers.
(WAB) William Allen Barrett – 254
6:12
Excellent post!
6:12 Worn out post.
6:12
I love it when you post to your self.
Sour grapes is also what a person does that keeps rubbing it in to someone. So I'll keep posting sour grapes too.
Vicky Harwell lost to Pat Ford. How great.
Is 6:12 hung up on WAB?
Sorry Terry, but I think WAB will always be a thorn in your side.
Lots of people see barrett as a thorn in the side...and as a promoter of strife. I thought he was supposed to be a fisher of men?
he uses the wrong bait
11:55 Why don't you try fishing for men?
6:42
How do you know I don't?
8:16 Not from the way you post.
You do to much judging.
4:14
And of course you have examples of where I have judged someone.
Do you believe the Bible passages that says "By their fruits ye shall know them" and those who have feet "swift to mischief"? I do.
To 6:29
You have judged me each time you have claimed to know my motivations and my relationship with God. While behaviors are subjective there is nothing that qualifies are justifies your or anyone else's efforts to judge, imply, describe or in anyway define the motivations of anyone's heart or motivations.
Sometimes they are obvious.
Are you kidding me 12:04 the Bible says that no one can know the heart of another.
November 26 12:38,
You are totally wrong about Pat winning without the Martin College vote. I live in the city and Pat never knocked on my door at all. I never saw him out campaigning at all. I met him face to face many times and he never once mention voting to me. Without the gay MC vote from students and FACULTY, Pat would never have won. FACT!!! I do hope that he does a good job for Pulaski, but I have my doubts. God bless him.
Hey Vicky, how's it going?
Tea Party Girl
BIGOT
Just watched the city council meeting where ford was sworn in. All the aldermen stood to congratulate him, except Vicky Harwell. Very telling.
" I live in the city and Pat never knocked on my door at all. I never saw him out campaigning at all."
Why would he knock on the door of his competitor? HA HA HA!
And saying that the "GAY" vote at Martin put him over, is like saying better than half the student body is "GAY".
You're such a bitter and small minded woman. So sad.
All I can say is, Praise "Aqua BUDDA" for BOB HUGHS exspose' on you 2 weeks before the election.
"I got me a permit Bob"!
Tea party girl? Vicky a Tea Party Girl?
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA! Rotflmol!
1:57 How many people running for election this year including the August one knocked at your door.
For mine NOT ANY.
So strange, Barrett isn't allowed to complain about the election, but look at the complaints about Ford winning.
God Bless Mr. Ford.
He always complains. Hasn't he cost the county enough money with it? Where have you been?
2:59 What would you do if this blog closed down?
Are you ok with Ford winning?
What would I do? I don't know; what would you do?
Yes, I voted for Mr. Ford. Are you happy with that?
9:15 Are you the one called enabler and did you really vote for Ford?
Maybe you're not as bad as I thought.
8:04
There is no enabler. That was a lie started by a man who ought to know better.
8:51 Did you post 9:15. If not why did you respond to 8:04? I thought he/she paid you a compliment.
11:40
Yes, I posted both of those you asked about. If I was harsh toward 8:04 then I apologize. I just resent being referred to as one who enables wrong and evil. Can you see where name-calling causes trouble? And I realize 8:04 did not actually call me that name. My bad. I was always taught to apologize when found wrong. I did.
4:11 Maybe you need to control your temper.
I always tried to tell my children, "don't let them see they made you mad, that will make them come after you more."
10:17
Would it bother you if someone accused you of enabling wrongdoings and EVIL?
I always told my children to stand firm when you know you are in the right.
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