Merry Christmas
May your heart be filled with the truth that Christ was not sent but that God came to us.
Merry Christmas to everyone. Our prayer is that you will always have the joy of Christ birth and the Hope of Christ Resurrection filling your heart, mind and life.
posted by Allen Barrett | 10:03 PM
253 Comments:
Thank you Allen. May you and yours have the Merriest of Christmases and the Happiest of New Years. And to all of Giles County, Have a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. God bless you and keep you in the days to come.
My prayer is that the hate-mongering, name-calling, and such will stop and that we can begin to treat each other as God would have us to do. What better New Year's resolution could there be?
My prayer is that the hate-mongering, name-calling, and such will stop and that we can begin to treat each other as God would have us to do. What better New Year's resolution could there be?
8:33 AM
So we can expect you to be quiet? Have a happy Christmas.
6:22 Amen to that. Merry Christmas every one.
You dumbasses never stop. You act like a bunch of stupid women. Christ has no room for you at Christmas.
7:58 do you speak for Christ now? One would not think Christ has any thing against women and might use a little nicer language than you have chosen in your representation for him. Merry Christmas
6:39
Yes, you can expect me to be quiet when the hate-mongering and name-calling stops. Merry Christmas and peace on earth...and in Giles County.
Well it took less than twelve hours for this to turn into a crap fight. Congratulations. You're children
Once again, you dumbasses that hate Giles County need to keep to your caves. You are nothing but a pain to those around you. You stir up trouble and we are all tired of it. Merry nothing to you.
11:42
And it started with the smart-aleck remark made at 6:22.
Why can't we begin the upcoming new year with a resolve to treat each other the way God would have us to and stop the name-calling and inflammatory remarks?? I believe it is possible, but the troublemaking and strife needs to end.
Great attitude 11:42 and 9:53. It seems you are the ones that started the nonsense on this post. You accuse others of hate while spreading hate yourself. Maybe the best thing for the both of you is to ignore the blog all together since you have absolutely nothing to add except stupid irrelevant posts that show your true hateful nature. Merry Christmas
7:07 I think if you look back it started with the 8:33 remark that started all this mess. The person only posted that to try to start something. They spread more hate than any one else on this blog. That person really needs some psychiatric help.
No, it actually did start with the smart-aleck remark made by 6:22. Go back and read it.
Take a break. It's Christmas!
Since 8:33's comment had nothing to do with the post and was directed to those it spews hatred toward in every post 8:33 started this mess.8:33 could have chosen to wish every one a Merry Christmas but decided to attack and then speaks of God. What a joke. Maybe 8:33 should practice what they preach instead of do as I say not as I do. Merry Christmas.
1:31
Please allow me to say this again. My prayer is that the hate-mongering, name-calling, and such will stop and that we can begin to treat each other as God would have us to do. What better New Year's resolution could there be?
Now, please tell me where I was spewing hatred when I asked that it stop?
Why can't you just accept the fact that 6:22 (perhaps was you?) started this mess? I ask that it stop.
Looks like 6:22 asked a question.
Merry Christmas everyone and lets hope everyone will make a good New Years wish and keep it.
5:34
Yes, he or she asked a smart-aleck question. Go back and read it.
May we expect this to be what dominates the blog for the new year?
6:30 It was no more a smart-eleck question than yours was in 6:30.
You can't see your own mistakes. Yes this is what "we" (aren't you the one always ask who is WE) can expect as long as you reply the way you do.
Someone has to be first to stop this foolishness, but you sure don't mean to be the first.
Will you show you are a Christian Gentleman and be first to stop the hateful remarks?
Your comeback will be if I'm going to be first. So I will answer, "not as long as you post like you do."
9:33
May we expect this to be the sort of discussion that will dominate the blog in 2012?
C.G.
11:23 Is that not about the same question asked by 6:22 and someone (probably you) thought it started this crap?
Looks like that is what we will expect to happen in 2012 doesn't it.
A flip of the calendar will not change the personality of 'the christian gentleman'. Nothing will change.
10;07
You can scoff at my faith and the fact that I really am a gentleman, but that makes absolutely no difference.
I suppose we can expect more of the same from you guys. I plan to be here, the Lord willing, to oppose the name-calling and such. Get used to it.
You know, jealousy and resentment are very contagious things and it seems you have been sorely infected.
I will continue to ask that the hate-mongering stop. Would you consider joining me in that effort?
1:09 PM
NO ONE refers to themselves as a 'gentleman' but would use the term 'male'. As to whether or not you are a Christian is for someone else to decide. In the past you have not demonstration your behavior as that of a Christian.
You assume I am a jealous person, resentful and full of hate - not so. Most everyone I know would disagree with you. As to joining you in your efforts, I have to decline as you have proved not to be trusted in the past. Sorry.
1:09 I think you have to show that you are sincere in your effort. However the poor examples you set leave every one to think that your effort would be hollow at best because you are the most hypocritical person that posts on here.
2:34 and 2:35 (same person perhaps?)
If nobody refers to another as a gentleman then why is that even a word in the English language? No, I proudly consider myself a gentleman, because I am in fact a gentle man who does not mistreat his fellow human beings.
You judge my Christianity harshly, but that's ok. I know who I am.
I didn't say for a fact that YOU personally are filled with jealousy and resentment. I said it seems you are and that those two "qualities" are contagious.
Oh, I am quite sincere in my efforts to see that all this hate-mongering ceases. Even a self-proclaimed man of God should see that as a worthy endeavor.
Hypocritical? How so?
C.G.
I enjoyed my Christmas away from this blog, but I see even Christmas can't keep some away. I should of left my computer off tonight, but since I've read others post I'm going to say what I think.
It's not being jealousy or hating to not like what some say. If it is it fits the C. G. as well as others.
C. G. says he will be hear as long as the hate, jealousy, and name calling goes on.
It looks like someone or more will be here as long as C. G. post with what others think is hateful or spite. So guess this will just have to go on and on. It sure does sound like children. No one is big enough to stop. This next is not scoffing at religion it's just saying it would be the christian thing to do is stop this foolishness.
Who is going to be the biggest or best christian?
4:07
No one is judging Christianity. They are posting their opinion as to how absurd it is that you are a self proclaimed Christian gentleman but show nothing to support that as fact.
You are a hypocrite and pass judgement on everyone else but take no responsibility for your hateful ways. If you want people to believe you are truly a Christian then act as one.
5:31
I see Christmas didn't keep you away either.
No, it's really not necessarily jealousy or hatred to dislike what some people say. Similarly, even Christ Himself hated every false way. That's in the Bible. I intensely dislike name-calling and attempts to belittle others. Do you think Christ approves of that?
Yes, I suppose this will just go on and on, and I do agree that it is a bunch of foolishness. However, the name-callers and troublemakers should not be allowed to go unchallenged in what they do. And therein lies the rub; they just didn't think anyone would take issue with them on this blog.
5:41
Wrong. You did question my faith, but that's ok. I don't have to prove anything to you. Why is it absurd to call myself a Christian? Even the blogmaster makes that same claim, but you want to criticize me. What about his behavior? Would you call the way he treats others Christ-like?
Ok, your turn.
7:47
This 5:31 I stayed away until this afternoon or night. It was already dark when I decided to read what has been put on the last four days. I found your remark, "I see Christmas didn't keep you away." hateful.
I see why people keep posting to you now.
You try to make this about Barrett, it's between you and a few more.
I don't know what he says in the thread he starts is true or not.
You and a few more turn it into a circus and it's never about what Barrett said.
Say what ever you want its you privilege and the others have the same privilege. God will judge us all.
8:31
I thought your remark that some can't stay away from this blog was hateful. Did you think of that?
Lot of hateful remarks on the blog.
We should all strive to correct our own faults and let everyone else do the same.
10:24
Agreed. This is what I have been asking for a long time.
10:24 Good post!!
How can we have a meaniful discussion if everyone agrees to agree?
6:53
I think the point of it all is that we can discuss issues without the name-calling and inflammatory remarks.
Was anyone called a name on this thread? I have seen it on other threads. On post "Friday, December 23, 2011 7:58:00 PM" someone said stupid women.
also on the 23rd,
a name I will not repeat was used to describe any one who questions our local governments actions.
And I might add it is the responsibility of the citizens to question governments actions. The citizens are the check and balance of our system. But there are those that wish to give those in government a blank check and unchecked power for arbitrary rule.
I wished everyone a Merry Christmas on this thread, and the double post right after mine started turning this thread into the usual brouhaha that occurs with every political thought and thread on the blog. Please, everyone, for once, leave all the antagonism and displeasure by the wayside, and thank God for the blessings you do have. Like the freedom to post your opinions on this blog. Thank you, God Bless you all, and may you all and Giles County, the State of Tennessee, America, and the World, have God's blessings during the coming year. As the Irish say, May the best you've ever had, be the worst you'll ever have. Thank you, and God Bless you.
Was every thing just swept under the rug regarding Mrs. Garner's mishandling of funds per local rules? I haven't heard any thing else about it so I was wandering if it is just business as usual?
2:44
Why don't you call your commissioners or ask Mrs. Vanzant? It just seems to me that this would be the quickest way to find out.
Oh, did you read barrett's usual negative letter in the paper? He was on the offensive. AGAIN. I found it comical and yet pathetic that he was again after two females.
5:38
there you go again changing the post to your attack on Barrett so I will post my question one more time so that any one that has information may post the status of the actions the commissioners, minus Terry Harwell of course, are taking due to Mrs. Garners flagrant disrespect for the local rules that apply to her office and the handling of funds.
Since Mrs. Vanzant condones superseding written law on whims that is the last place to call to find accurate information on the subject.
I hope all the commissioners that are not employees of Mrs. Garner and do not have a conflict of interest do the right thing and do not sweep this under the rug. A lesson needs to be sent that if you take a public job you are accountable to the public and expected to follow the rules that have been put in place.
While the commissioners are at it they should investigate the application process and if it was cut short in order for Commissioner Harwell to be put in the position.
5:38
No, there you go again defending a troublemaker. It seems you two are cut from the same bolt of cloth. Oh, and you just had to take another cheap shot at Terry Harwell.
So 2012 will be just more of the same from you guys, right? Jealousy and resentment are not making you guys look good you know.
I don't think it is a cheap shot to state fact. He is a County Commissioner, he does have a conflict of interest in any disciplinary actions, if any, the commission may deem necessary to take against the office of Financial management. It has been reported that the submission process was cut short from what was advertised in the paper.
We know from Mrs. Garner's own letter in the paper that if she deems it necessary, no matter what rules are in place, she will break the rules in the future.
As a tax paying citizen I want the county commissioners to do the right thing. Can Terry be included in the decision making process of the commissioners? If he is then that is a true conflict of interest that can not be denied.
So I do hope the rest of the commissioners do not let this go with out consequences. Have they done any thing to prevent the actions of Mrs. Garner from being repeated.
The hospital money never should of been where Mrs.Garner could use it.
I didn't see it taking a cheap shot at Terry Harwell not wanting him to vote on it. It wouldn't be right to ask him to vote against his boss. He could get her job if she is dismissed and then she would be mad because he voted against her.
7:19
I think it IS a cheap shot. You said it had been "reported" that the meeting was cut short? Isn't that what you guys so affectionately call gossip...as long as it's somebody else claiming to have heard something?
Look, even if Terry Harwell stepped down form his elected position it doesn't mean allen barrett will be appointed. Forget about that. And he darn sure won't be elected as a commissioner anytime soon.
It looks like our unemployment rate is staying on a positive trend. I guess Speer and our local governments are doing a pretty good job for us. Congratualtions to Speer, The City Council and The County Commissioners for keeping us so far ahead of the surrounding counties.
FF
8:23
Where are you getting your information? Please provide a link to the sources.
I noticed in the paper Giles County unemployment is down. Does that mean there s few people unemployed or fewer drawing unemployment because they have already drawn all they can.
The big question are they still out of work? How do they go about determining that?
10:00 PM You are right. The figures look good because there are much fewer people drawing unemployment due to their benefits having run out. The actual unemployment figure for Giles county is in the 15 - 16% range.
My question is are the people being employed here in Giles County or are they having to drive to other areas for work? I know a lot of people that are employed outside the County because the jobs are just not here. Keep up the good work Dan.
Happy New Year everyone.
Massive amount of people are having to drive to other counties or into Alabama to work.
Our young children are having to leave Giles County to get a job after finishing school or college.
10:57 Yes. And we continue to fund to the hilt the Economic Development director and the Industrial Development Board and get ZERO in return. Its time for the citizens to rebel against the funding and time for the commissioners to look into what is NOT happening for Giles County.
Look around you. Just because you may be unemployable doesn't mean that other people are getting jobs. You guys always try to spin any good news into something negative. That fact is you just don't know what you are talking about. The jobs are there. You must be too lazy to try and get one.
8:14 Re-read your post. It does not make sense.
You are making an assumption that I am unemployable or too lazy to try to get a job. Fact is, I am fortunate enough not to have to work outside of our home but instead try to do a good job of raising our children. Maybe when the time comes for me to start looking for employment the job situation in Giles county will be a bit brighter, but I doubt the high numbers will ever e conquered.
8:14 AM Since you know there are jobs available in our county how about listing some of them and Ill be right out the door applying.
Nice people....all this from a simple post wishing a Merry Christmas.
Shoulda signed it Eboneezer Scrouge~
8;27
Thanks to a few unhappy and disgruntled people, this is the reputation Giles County is known for.
Must be some more disgrunted people to keep it going.
Giles County doesn't have a bad reputation. Allen Barrett, Billard and the other moron that always writes letters in the paper have a bad reputation. Don't let the acts of those fools blind you to the good in this county. There are jobs if someone wants to get off their lazy butt and get one. It is obvious from the posts above that some don't know how to look for a job.
10:04
First are you Dan Speer? Second, you are an idiot. The jobs that pay a fair wage are not in this county and Dan Speer and our County and local government seem to want it that way. I have never made my paycheck in this county although I have been qualified and in many cases overly qualified for many jobs I have applied for in this county. I then drive to Franklin and get hired right away because I am hired for my qualifications as opposed to who I know or who I am related to. I also make a lot more per hour in Franklin for working a similar job in Franklin as opposed to Giles County. That is how this county works.
I want to wish you all a great new year
I feel so sorry for the Chamber Director who was fired just before Christmas so sad! Why not Speer as well
10:46, or Billard? You need to expand your vocabulary past the word idiot. When you have to resort to calling people names to prove your point it makes you look like a liar. Who said that the Chamber Director was fired?
To 7:50 PM
Pierre Billard works in Giles county.
Donna Baker was given the choice of resigning or be let go, (same as being fired).
This blog site could be a great thing if only the intelligent that can read the beginning statement would stay with the topic. Instead some of you are so ignorant that instead of being able to comment on the topic you have to be critical and hateful just to be able to make a comment. If you can't stay with the topic due to being an ignorant moron then please start your own blog so you can communicate with other ignorant people that don't have a clue about what is being said. On here Mr. Barrett is trying to start conversations about intelligent topics, but it's hard to participate when someone wants to start bashing. I like to look and occasionally comment when the conversation can continue on but then it's interrupted by someone who likes to hear themselves type and goes off half cocked about nothing. Start your own nasty blog about Terry Harwell, Janet Vanzant, Dan Speer, Allen Barrett, and you get the picture.
So Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and try this "Let Their Be Peace on Earth and Let It Begin With Me". Beautiful song, you might want to try it.
8:25
But was this blog intended for the name calling and inflammatroy remarks? Why is it that almost every thread is negative?
Forgive me, but I do not share your enthusiasm for barrett. I see him as a troublemaker and a very spiteful person.
Peace.
Unless you are one of the liberal elites running the county and country "Merry Christmas" would hardly be seen as controversal or negative.
This thread became lost in hatred and anger when the first two post showed up from the person declaring the existence of hatred and jealousy as the reason for the blog. Blaming others without taking any responsibility for your own hate and jealousy is foolishness personified. Want hatred and jealousy to stop then quit preaching it in every post.
10:13 A big Amen! Happy New Year. I hope everyone has a good year.
10:13
Can you not see the hypocrisy in the body of this thread topic?
The second post on this thread was simply a prayer that the hate-mongering, name-calling and such stop and that we begin to treat each other as God would have us to do. That was my post, and I'd like you to explain to me what was wrong with it. If the blogmaster can have a prayer for this new year, then why can't I? Please explain.
1:13
Start you own blog and say what ever you want.
There wasn't anything with Barret's thread unlees you are a Christ hater and I don't think you are because you say you area Christian and I want to believe that.
I'm sorry 8:25 to get off the subject but the C. G. always says thing that make me and others come back at him.
I don't know WAB. WAB post less than anyone. I'm not defending him, just trying to show CG he is a long way from perfect.
2:42
I don't think I would accuse anyone of being a hater if I were you. It seems that you just can't stand it if anyone questions what the one you admire is doing.
Please explain to me what was wrong with my post.
2:52 How about yoy telling me what was wrong with what Barrett's thread about Merry Christmas?
Did he call anyone a name or saying anything about anyone?
You can't stand for anyone to say anything good about Barrett.
Your first sentence: No I didn't see any hypocrisy in WAB's thread.
What's wrong with your statement is that you started with a negatively charged assumption and applied it to everyone.
"My prayer is that the hate-mongering, name-calling, and such will stop and that we can begin to treat each other as God would have us to do."
Just because you believe that "hate mongering, name calling and such" exist doesn't make it so and certainly it does nor apply to everyone. Many of us already treat others as we believe God intends and certainly do not need instructions from anyone who has demonstrated a lack of Christian values in their own postings.
While I did not post until now I was certainly offended by your narrow minded assumption as were others apparently.
3:28
Look, I NEVER said anything was wrong with what he said in the thread topic. I just doubt the sincerity. He bids a Merry Christmas to everyone, but included under the umbrealla of "everyone" are those people he calls names and belittles from time to time. It just seemed hypocritical to me. Like you, I am entitled to my opinion.
Now, would you be so kind as to answer my question. What was wrong with my prayer for Giles County for this new year?
4:09
You bet I did, but it was not negative. My prayer is that the hate-mongering, name-calling, and such will stop and that we can begin to treat each other as God would have us to do. That was NOT an indictment on everyone, including you. It was directed at those who are involved in it.
It's unfortunate that you are offended by my prayer for Giles County.
I haven't seen much name caling lately hope it has stopped.
Just keep reminding them to stop and it will start again.
Hasn't Barrett said he didn't hate anyone.
Guess we're not suppose to believe him, but the Christian
Gentleman can be believed.
Barrett had a right to wish everyone Merry Christmas. Maybe he is trying to turn over a new leaf. Would you allow him to?
5:21 get over it. You are in the wrong, you started this mess when you chose to point fingers and judge every one else while elevating yourself above those you criticize. And then in true coward form you accept no responsibility for your posts that attack others. You are not perfect and I see nothing Christian about you.
This blog is a perfect example of what happens when you allow a bunch of uneducated trash to post their thoughts on a computer. I can't believe how stupid some of you are. I can see why some of you can't get jobs, you are too dumb to fill out an application.
6:43
Why do you continue to make light of my religious convictions? I should just let it go and consider the source, but I can't do that. The irony of it is that you are so eager to defend one who doesn't seem bothered at all by mischief totally unbecoming of a Christian.
Of course, barrett had a right to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, and I had just as much right to offer a prayer that the hate-mongering, name-calling, and such stop and that we begin to treat each other as God would have us to do. Do you find that amusing as well? Would you mind explaining to me what was so wrong with the prayer I offered?
Lastly, I hope he is turning over a new leaf. I really hope he will do that.
8:56
Get over what? I never tried to elevate myself over anyone. I have stated previously that I am a sinner who need's God's grace every day of my life. We all do.
I simply stated that my prayer is that the hate-mongering, name-calling, and such stop and that we begin to treat each other as God would have us to do.
You see nothing Christian about me? Thank God you will never be my judge. Do you see anything Christian about calling names and hurting others?
What is Christian about the way you post about MR. Barrett?
Why is it that when someone does not agree with another's opinion they are tagged as being non-Christian? and, the person making this statement declares themself as being Christian?
It is really amazing to me that some of the people who write on all of these blogs use Christ as their justification that only they are right.
I would imagine that if we had the opportunity to live during the life of Christ, he would admit that he too made mistakes, he too did not agree with everyone, and that all people have the right to experss their individual opinion without invoking his (Christ's) name. As a matter of opinion I believe that if Christ were here today, he would politely ask that he be kept out of this childish bickering.
I now await for someone to delcare that I am not Christian.
7:54
I'll ask the question again. What is Christian about running around calling names and deliberately trying to hurt others?
Again, what was wrong with my post?
Guess since when I say Christian Gentleman, he thinks I'm making fun of him being a Christian, so I will go back to calling him an enabler. My thought was just to show who I was talking about.
I don't know or care if he's a chrisian or enabler just need something to call him.
9:26 There may be some uneducated people postring, they have as much right to post as anyone who thinks because they have a college degree but no common sense does.
Does some of the elected officials need to be to be kicked out because they don't have thi big degree? It takes all kind of people to pay taxes and make the world go round.
What do we do about someone like you that has no degree and no common sense 9:35? You see, I always here that argument from the uneducated. The only way you can defend yourself is to say the people with degrees don't have common sense. Your argument is as tired as the enablers.
9:45 I guess you would refer to me as one of the uneducated, may I point out ,that in your post you should have used hear instead of here.
8;45 If you would read the comment from "A Person" you would see the answer to your question but of course you knew that only didn't llike the answer. that's one of your problems you can't accept the truth or the answers that are given so you just ignore or make up your own truth. Problem is no matter hoiw you ignore or change things to fit your view reality is not changed and you just end up looking dumb.
12:19
I will ask you again. What was wrong with my post? By all means, explain to me what is wrong with praying that the hate-mongering, name-calling and such stop and that we begin to treat each other as God intended us to? How is that negative?
9:35
The only enablers I know of are those who insist on keeping something stirred up. Why do you feel a need to call me anything? What should people call you?
Let's all pray that 12:48 heeds its own advice and stops the hate-mongering, name calling and enabling those who do wrong.
2:25
My prayer for you is that you find yourself something to do besides matching wits with me over a statement I made that was meant to be positive and not negative. Why can't you just accept that? How much better off would our county be if a few unhappy people would resolve to stop with the hate-mongering, name-calling and such? Why can't we just treat each other as God would have us to do?
Ok, I'm sure you will have something to say in response so go ahead...again.
And my statement was meant for your benefit 3:06. look in the mirror before you pass judgment on others in your posts. If you want people to think you are sincere set an example with your actions instead of empty words.
3:48
Please tell me what was so negative about my prayer for the new year. Explain why it is wrong to ask that the hate-mongering, name-calling and such stop and that we begin to treat each other as God would have us to do. How are those empty words? Please explain.
Trust me; I see myself in the mirror every day, and I don't always like the man I see there. Just like you, I am a fallible human being who admits that he makes his share of mistakes. However, I ask forgiveness for them. And God doesn't call me names or try to belittle me when I do.
3:48
You know what? A few things have occurred to me just now. First of all, I believe it's been you and me right down the line for quite awhile now and particularly today. Truthfully, it's tiresome, and we ought to stop it. You will never change me, and I obviously won't change your way of thinking. This IS a free speech blog, and you and I need to accept the fact that we hold differing views about things. That's OK. So I offer you an olive branch.
Secondly, I am a Christian and, although imperfect in many ways, do not appreciate your sarcastic remarks about it.
Lastly, I do believe that you and I can both see that Giles County would be much better off if people could simply lay aside the bickering and strive to live together in peace.
Peace.
4:58 I pray everyone will lay aside this bickering. It's not only getting old it's like children.
Please everyone lets stop it.
I get on this blog sometime to see what's new in Giles County and find only this crazyness.
5:44
You are right, amd that is why I offered the olive branch. I hope it works.
The problem stems from an individual/s hatred of people that question our local governments' actions when they are blatantly going against written laws, rules and procedures. Are some of us critical of some of the actions of some members of our local government? Yes we are but we feel that it is our right to question and there are those that begin there attacks against any one for posting a question and then it escalates.
If you are not being antagonistic and do not have a factual answer, as opposed to posting opinions or orders, then not posting at all would be the biggest help in alleviating the escalation of attacks against one another.
I do not think there is one person on here that cares who is Christian or not but we get tired of hearing about it when it has nothing to do with the post. In my personal experience here in Giles County I have found when some one walks up and announces to you they are a good Christian man that you had better keep an eye on them because usually they are far from it. That is my personal experience in Giles County. Maybe it is the attitude that God will forgive them but it seems that many do not make an effort to do right by their fellow man. Simply stating they are Christian seems to be the extent of their faith.
While those feel that questioning the government is bickering and some type of grasp for power and continue to personally attack those that wish to be informed of the reasons of the actions of our government I am sorry but this blog is doomed to be filled with the personal attacks against one another.
6:17
I agree that we all have a right to question government, but the problem I have is when a few individuals resort to calling names and accusing our elected officials of all manner of things from dishonesty to incompetence. Those things take it to a level well beyond questioning and breed attitudes of anger, distrust and uncooperativeness. There has to be a better way.
The only reason I kept bringing up the fact that I am a follower of Christ is because of the individual who continues to criticize me for my beliefs. And the only reason I even mentioned my Christianity in the first place is because of the individual who told the lie that I would go along with wrongdoings. I just wanted to clear that up.
I am also quite suspicious of one who walks up and starts telling me what a fine Christian he or she is. I would watch that person the closest. Those types are often the true hypocrites.
I find it neither arrogant nor shameful to admit to being a Christian, and that flies in the face of the name-calling and inflammatory remarks that seem to dominate this blog. I'd like to see that stop, and hopefully it will.
Monday, January 02, 2012 12:48:00 PM
What is wrong with your post, is the same thing that is wrong with a lot of the posts on here. You use a passive aggressive approach to deal with the problems. First and foremost, you mention that people have questioned your Christianity by being an enabler of wrongdoing. That doesn't mean your are any less a Christian. Peter himself enabled the tribulations of Christ, did he not? You are an enabler because you allow the things in government, county and city to occur and then do nothing to stop them or you defend the actions of those who affect these actions. I believe you are a good Christian who is just completely misguided. I believe you are strong in your faith, but that does not mean you can't be wrong. I also believe that you belittle people just as much as the people you accuse of the same.
However, the passive aggresive nature of your prayer at ther begiining of this post was absolutely blatant. All you had to say was Merry Christmas or God Bless, or whatever other prayer you wanted to, but you had to add on about the hatemongering that is nonexistent in the patina that you are representing. I do not hate anyone in the local government, but I do not like what some of them do. Therefore, I am not a hatemonger, I am A Concerned Citizen. I wish you would realize that we are all working for the same goals, we are just more aggressive about it. I do hope you have a Happy and Blessed New Year.
8:11 Very good post. I fully agree.
deanna
Your charge that I am passive-aggressive with my prayer for Giles County is totally untrue. I should have known someone like you would try to destroy anything I tried to say. Ok then.
Stop promooting the lie that I would knowlingly go aloong with something I knew to be wrong...that I would defend people who are dsishonest. That was a lie when a troublemaker told it and it remains as such to this very day.
No, you and I are certainly not working for the same goals. Please do NOT put me in the same category you are in. Your kind of aggressiveness I call troublemaking and want no part of it.
Ok, I suppose it's back to the races. Your turn.
It's up to the rest of us to stop these post. 9:08 just has to have the last post like a child.
I'm not Deanna are you Vanzant?
9:37
Of course I'll have a follow-up post when you call me names. And I believe I've stated more than once recently that I am not one of the comkmissioners or Mrs. Vanzant or Mrs. Garner.
If I remember correctly, Deanna posts her name, I post only as A Concerned Citizen. I am the one that said you are passive agressive, because you are. Argue all you want, but it is true.
As far as working for the same goals, you are not for a better Giles County? You are not for better schools, safer roads, more jobs? You are not for piece of mind? If not then I guess we aren't working for the same goals. Because that's what I am working for.
11;38
Well, the way you guys are going about it is wrong and rotten to the core. Calling people nasty names and doing your level best to hurt them is not right, and I believe you know it. I offer an olive branch, and you bite my hand. Well, so be it. I tried.
Not that it matters, but I was born and raised here and I love Giles County. And whether you think so or not, I am all for seeing the county grow and prosper. Do you honestly think that's going to happen when you guys constantly try to tear something down? Do you really think that's how to affect positive change?
I just want the troublemaking to stop and for us to begin treating each other as God would have us to do. That remains my hope and prayer for Giles County.
You want to be contentious and spiteful? Well, so be that as well.
I noticed that Hillside Hospital celebrated the birth of another child born out of wedlock this year. The people that live in this county are more of a problem than government.
9:58 It's alright for you to say someone is someone else but no one can ask if you are anyone else. What a laugh you are.
3:29
So you want the drama to continue? Ok; let's play.
Your turn.
3:46 You started it like you always do.
But you are so stupid you follow right along 3:58.
Too bad this is a free speech blog so you can't keep the nuts or children from posting.
3:58
That's simply not true. Go back and read my post at 11:51. My prayer continues to be that the hate-mongering, name-calling and such stop and that we begin to treat each other as God would have us to do. If I can get those things started, I will consider it something good for Giles County.
9:23 PM Obviously your prayers are not being answered. Wonder why.
I noticed that Hillside Hospital celebrated the birth of another child born out of wedlock this year. The people that live in this county are more of a problem than government.
Tuesday, January 03, 2012 2:52:00 PM
That is one of the dumbest things I have ever heard. Hillside celebrated the birth of a child. Period. I may not agree with a child being born out of wedlock, but Hillside has no control over that.
Tuesday, January 03, 2012 11:51:00 AM
What Olive branch did you offer? I have not seen one.
4:16
Because God has always allowed mean-spirited people to cause problems.
Why would anyone celibrate the birth of a bastard child that the taxpayers must pay all of the expenses for.what is wrong with our young generation that they feel like society owes them a free ride.This child and mother will suck off the goverment tit forever and we are celebrating.When will the taxpayers say they have had enough of suporting these parasites?
Did it say in the paper that they did not have insurance or are you just assuming based on your view of unwed mothers?
does the Federal Government support families?
Will they pay the doctor and hospital bill, give wick to a young married Mother?
So they have to stay single to get these things.
In counties where everyone knows everyone else, we know if they really need help. In big cities no one knows these people so boy and girl can live together and get free help.
God has been taken out of schools an lots of homes. See what happen to the morals of the young.
1:06 PM
Bristol Palin?
People have had children out of wed lock in this county since it was founded. The difference is that in past generations they shamed the girl and hid the fact that she was pregnant. Sometimes the grandmother or aunt would raise the baby as if it was there own and even lie sometimes to the child as to who was actually the mother.
In my opinion the past generations were worse.
Allen I am ashamed of you for letting the person post about the Bastard Child. I know you know who I am and I can't read the blog anymore.
I thought he frowned on gossip?
Everyone needs to leave this young mother alone and mind their own business. Notice there has been no mention of the father.
Mr. Barrett may not be aware yet of what has been posted.
Good! See Ya 9:27 pm. One troublemaker down and three to go. No mention of the father because they probably will reveal it on Maury Povich this spring.
I agree with 10;09 the burden of supporting these parasites should not be put on the taxpayer.The mother should have to name the daddy so he can be held accountable.What 4:43 had to say was correct but they didn't mention that at that time the family supported the child and mother not the taxpayer.You people who approve ao the way it's handled now must must be parasites themselves.
It will take less tax money to raise this child than goes to dispose of dead animals for a very select few, so who are the real parasites?
If you think it takes less than
$70k to raise a child to an adult, you either have never had a child or you aren't a very good parent. And that is just one child. Think about the thousands of children that we taxpayers fund each year because of irresponsible dead-beat parents.
I would rather my tax dollars go to a person in need as opposed to the business operations of a few citizens that think they are entitled to a portion of my taxes.
I'm agreeing with 9:57 and the real parasites of the county.
9:57 is right and while you can't raise a child to adult hood on that amount each year the price for disposal continues each year. So think how much it will cost city taxpayers and others who will never have a dead animal removed from their property but will continue to pay this cost every year.
There is a lot of tax money spent in a way I don't like. I don't have any animals but what if a farmer living near Richland Creek put his dead animal in the creek because there was no disposal.
Then I drink from the city water. ugh
I know some are thinking that farmer could be fined, but how long could the dead animal be in the creek before anyone knew it and maybe never know of it.
The smell of something dead goes a long way anywhere.
Commissioners can win for loosing.
That is where the farmer needs to take responsibility for the waste that his business produces and not lay it off on the tax payers, especially when that is a normal part of operations.
Businesses are responsible for the waste they produce and not the tax payers. Set the fine high enough and I bet the farmers would not let a dead livestock decay in the water supply.
There are other environmental issues involved for which the commissioners are responsible, in addition to possible water supply contamination.
How much do you think denbo spends each year just to keep the street clean from mud and trash from thier business? How much does frito lay spend to dispose of their waste? Every business has the responsibility of dealing with their waste and so should farmers especially when you consider the money they get from the government and tax breaks. If a pig framer has to get rid of the pig poop why doesn't Giles farmers have to get rid of their dead animals?
You Posted,
Why would anyone celibrate the birth of a bastard child that the taxpayers must pay all of the expenses for.what is wrong with our young generation that they feel like society owes them a free ride.This child and mother will suck off the goverment tit forever and we are celebrating.When will the taxpayers say they have had enough of suporting these parasites?
Wednesday, January 04, 2012 10:09:00 AM
The birth of a child is an amazing thing. It is not the childs fault who their parents are. This chi,ld may have a very loving mother and father, who both work. You may have absolutely no clue about the parents. Then again you may. I don't know. However, to rail in the way you did against the parents, and the child who has done absolutely nothing wrong, is just astounding to me. It sounds like you are sucking the hind tit of an ass.
Sounds like you work for human services if you think the taxpayes owe anything to an unwed mother who refuses to give the name of the father of the child.If you do work for human services you are a parasite also for condoning this to create yourself a job of handing out my money to these useless eaters.
I agree 1:45.
Friday, January 06, 2012 2:13:00 PM
How little you know. I mean really, you know so little, about everything. You are, what the true definition of an idiot is. I hope and pray that you have not, or will not, procreate. If you have, I hope your children are more intelligent than you and recognize what a truly arrogant and ignorant ass you are.
By the way, I am a fiscal conservative, who despises a lot of the "social" programs that exist in this country.
Sorry that you have to face the facts 11:03, but there is alot of truth in what 2:13 said. You can be a fiscal conservative and still be a liberal. Which, by the way, I think you are. I am a social conservative. That means I don't want my money going to the scumbags in this coutry who don't have enough sense to use one of many types of birth control methods. These bottom feeders cost us $500 million last year by getting abortions. How much did it cost to pay welfare for the ones that did have the kids. We will never get our fiscal house in order if we keep paying for the socially inept. You are the problem and the real idiot.
11:32
You do know that no birth control system is 100 % effective with the exception of abstinence which we wish your parents would have adhered to. You call others scumbags but you make ignorant statements and judge them based on your assumptions. In my opinion it is scumbags like you that pass judgment on other with your better than thou attitude.
Maybe you can write your congressman and ask them to sponsor a bill that only people who use birth control can have sex. Better yet the government can install cameras and have a black ops unit that will come to your house and forcibly make you use birth control if you do not meet certain financial requirements. But lets extend it from there because not all people are equal, so if birth defects are detected or the parents are not smart or ugly, and lacks the proper genetic coding, lets go ahead and rid ourselves of these abominations.
Many feel like you do and wish to spend money waging war on other countries to protect foreign oil investments as opposed to taking care of U.S. citizens in need. You scumbags make me sick.
I hope you don't get sick enough to need to go to the hospital because my tax money will probally have to pay for your visit and drugs.you seem to be in favor of people living off the dole so i assume you are a parasite also.Why don't you try getting a JOB and supporting yourself and you would know how us taxpayers feel
I would agree that 1:11 probably gets some assistance from the government. Those were some great ideas that she had about controlling the amount of bottom feeders in this country. Everyone should not take on the responsibilty of raising children. However, it seems that those are the ones that continue the out-of-control breeding.
Good post 4:43
Shows your ignorance. I pay property taxes in the county as well as have a job of course not in Giles County since I am not in the clique. I receive no government assistance.
But you do prove my point as to you being the ignorant scumbag that judges based on assumptions vs fact and we all know what that makes you.
I believe we help those that can not help themselves. Some are not born into great situations and sometimes it is due to no fault of their own. You should judge the past generations for what you deem wrong with the youth of the day since the past generations are the ones that set the example.
I have compassion toward my fellow man as opposed your ignorant redneck rantings putting down an unwed young mother and an innocent newborn.
If we are going to spend our money on war as opposed to protecting our borders, citizens, and Constitution then I want my taxes to go to helping a person as opposed to building a bomb.
Hey Billard, we don't want you in this town. Move to Canada if you want to live like a socialist.
Yeh, and if you want to live like a Redneck move to Giles county.
Or do Giles County a favor and put a Yankee on a bus.
If every 'yankee' in Giles county left, then you Rednecks would be paying hellish taxes.
Might be worth it. You think you can call us rednecks and yet you want to get angry if we say anything about yankees. Why is that?
Why do people think if someone moves in their community they are trouble makers? My child had to move to another state to get a job because there wasn't any in
Giles county if you want a job that pays anything.
Didn't the good the good paying jobs that did come to Giles County come from out of state?
I heard a man say ome time, "All the good people move away from small towns." I thought that meant he thought I was a hick for staying in Giles County.
3:15
Anybody is welcome to move here, but you have to admit that the majority of those who are causing trouble in the county DID move here. I think they (just the troublemakers) have this collective attitude that we don't know how to think and that they are smarter and thus should be taking charge.
3:35
Wouldn't you agree that you mean any one is welcome to move here as long as they understand that they are to fall in line, shut their mouth, let government run unchecked as we only enforce policy that will benefit OUR friends and family, Hint that does not include you outsiders/troublemakers. In addition we spit on the Constitution and only good jobs in government will go to those who have been a friend to us in the past, no matter how under-qualified they are. And you outside/troublemakers are welcome to shut your mouth when you see our fair and good ole boys and gals club government officials violating our oath of office, local rules and procedures, or any other written laws we choose to arbitrarily enforce for the good of our friends and family. And let me remind you that does not include you outsider troublemakers.
Isn't thyat what you mean?
Go away Billard. You are not welcome in Giles County. Since you have to work outside the county, it would make more sense for you to move. You really have a sour attitude.
5:22
No indeed; that is NOT what I meant. You shouldn't be so defensive. I meant just exactly what I said in my post. It really wasn't hard to understand.
My reference to troublemakers was NOT intended for all people who re-locate here. But you and I both knew that, didn't we? That being the case, I have to conclude that you are trying to get something stirred up.
Hopefully, I have been able to help clear up your misunderstandings.
Ok, your turn. This is so childish.
If those who live here were only the ones born here how long would it take for everyone here to be inbred? Maybe it's too late.
You guys just can't resist making reference to inbreds. Have you ever been to the Appalachians in Pennsylvania or visited the lovely and charming cities of Detroit and New York? Do that and then talk about inbreeding down South.
Do you have anything to discuss, or do you prefer trying to get something stirred up?
It may not be too late for you to catch a bus out of Giles County...even tonight. Think about it. There may be a late departure.
If only those who were born here were allowed to live here doesn't it stand to reason that there would have to be a lot of inbreeding for there to be people here?
8:43.. Makes sense to me, why anyone get upset over that, sounds like they just like to stay upset.
10:55
Then why do you guys get upset about the concept of "Do the South a favor and put a yankee on a bus"?
I'm 10:55 born in Giles County and think you have a problem.
I was not born here. It is a known fact, when the locals want an OUTSIDER to give them a job, they call you at home and sugar would not melt in their mouth.
I like the idea, "Put a Yankee on a bus ---- and send them to Giles County."
That's where they probably came from at the begin with. How many people years ago left Giles County to find jobs as they are still having to do.
Ain't it a hoot that y'all complain and bitch about people not being from here.
HELL at one time (approximately the early 1700's) none of us, you, me, them or anyone was from here. And, were the indians really pissed. So get over it. All of our relatives were, at one time or another, NOT FROM HERE!
It's not were you are from or who your relatives are or were; it's how you conduct yourself at this time.
Good one 11:00 a.m.
If all of the people that moved here are as dumb as you guys, we don't have to worry about anyone taking our jobs or getting elected to office. Maybe being dumb and unemployable are the reasons you left your hometowns?
The troublemakers who have moved here are a small faction of the good and decent majority who have moved here and who have enriched our county. The argument that ALL outsiders as you call them are causing all the trouble is a total falsehood. Some of my very best friends are from other states. So what? Stop trying to stir up needless trouble.
Yea, and I'll bet that in 1968 you told people how some of your best friends were colored.
I bet that in 1988 you were telling people that some of your best friends were homosexuals. Today you speak of how some of your best friends are from other states. I just wonder how many of those friends have been to a meal at your house?
3:13 PM YOU are the one who started referring to newcomers as 'Outsiders'. Don't try to lay that off on someone else. Its sad that some of the limited number moving into Giles county are being treated as outsiders and can never feel at home.
As to those moving here being unemployable, don't they move here to take a leadership position that can't be filled by anyone already living here so the company imports them.
People moved here because they could get jobs here or their company shut down in another state and relocated them here. Jobs come and go from town to town. Quit complaining about there not being any jobs and go get one. People have always followed work. Unless, that is, they are too lazy to work. There are as many jobs in Giles County as the surrounding counties. I know alot of people driving to Pulaski everyday from Alabama to work. There are also several driving out of Giles County. There has to be some reason they live in Giles County and work in another county. If they hate Giles County so much, why not move to the county in which they work?
All the northerners moved down here to follow car manufacturing. Now that the industry has slowed they are forced to take a lower paying job because the union isn't supporting them anymore and they can't stand it. Well guess what, people have made a living and supported families around here forever without the greed of the union and its employees.
FF
3:49
The troublemakers who have moved here are a small faction of the good and decent majority who have moved here and who have enriched our county. Does that sound to you like I was complaining about "outsiders"? Does the fact that some of my dearest friends here are from other states sound like I dislike people who were born and raised here? Have they eaten at my house? Not that it's any of your business, but they certainly have. So you are wrong as usual.
That was low-down of you to make reference to homosexuals. For all I know some of my friends and acquaintances may be homosexual. Are you a homosexual? I ask because you seem so preoccupied with that. I'll BET that not so long ago you were the one who seemed to trip over gender issues with me? Interesting.
3:49
I meant to say does that sound like I dislike people who were NOT born and raised here? I just wanted to clear that up before you had a "gotcha" moment with me.
If a company planning to move to Giles county read this blog with put "yankees on a bus and move them, they wouldn't want to put their fatory here".
When will you people grow up?
3:48 mentioned colored and homosexuals. Yet cg only picked up on the word homosexuals wonder why. Don't want to read everything or just wanted something to bitch about.
Perhaps because homosexuality is an abomination to God.
CG
I agree with you CG.In my lifetime we have learned yo live side by side with all other races and nationalities but I draw the line at queers.I don't want to be any where near them.Martin college seems to be trying to push them on us with their gay pride day.seem odd that a christan college would act this way.must be satin at work.
I'll agree with you on not liking MMC having a gay pride day.
But I don't know if the person setting beside me at church is gay or not. Or is the person I work with gay or not.
It use to be two girls or two boys shared an apartment so rent would be chaeper, now if two boys or two girls live together they will be labeled even if they aren't.
To me they are the one answering to God for their belief, I will answer for myself.
Also watch what you say it could come back and bite you in the but. We don't know how our descendants will turn out to be.
If you check the census for the last twenty years Giles County has lost population. Every other County in mid south Tennessee with the exception of Giles has gained population. Don't trust me, check the census including the latest.
per a previous post by one that boasts all is peachy in Giles, if people follow the jobs and Giles continues to have population decreases, what does that tell you. And I am employed, live in Giles County and have to pull may paycheck from outside Giles County because the job market in Giles County sucks. 20% less than you get for the same job in neighboring counties.
Yes, this is the same Giles County where I was born and raised. The same goes for my children who are boith now grown and moved away. Why? It's because they couldn't find jobs here after college. It's even worse now.
At the risk of sounding jealous and resentful (typical of this blog), I have to say that the children of bankers and other influential people have the resources to stay right here if they so choose.
Those who wish this to become and remain a retirement community should be ashamed. This is so much like what went on during the draft years of the Vietnam War. The poor boys went to Vietnam and the sons of the infuential stayed home. Listen to the song "Fortunate Son" by Creedence Cleaerwater Revival, and you will get the message and feel that same outrage.
Does anybody remember what this theard was all about? No wonder the population is getting lower with so many idiots that can't keep on a subject.
11:47
like yourself. If you can write I take it you can read so why do you ask a stupid question?
Merry Christmas.
It doesn't matter what you post someone is going to get their panties in a wad. lol
7:39
But don't you think people would stop getting upset as soon as the name-calling and inflammatory remarks stop?
NO!
Was 8:01 your post?
9:18
No, that wasn't my post.
was 11:47 yours?
Nope. Why?
Nope. Why?
Not my post either, but guess even a teacher would think we were stupid if we didn't stay on the subject.
Darm I was suppose to say Merry Christmas.
I just heard it's not our place to judge. Someone higher than us does the judging.
12:17
You are right. Lots of judging going on with this blog...especially of our duly elected county officials.
Ho Ho 1:39 don't judge anyone.
2:31
Who said you did? This is absolutely ridiculous.
I thought you guys wanted to discuss issues? No?
2:31
I misread your post. Wrong. The only judge is the Lord Jesus Christ. But it's not judging to call a troublemaker exactly what he or she is.
That's right the Lord will judge us all.
Some one said they didn't want to be near a homesexual. I'm wondering how they are going to keep from it in Giles County or anywhere else. I can't tell if they are or not.
Someone said to me the Harwells are posting against MMC, I thought Terry was on the board or had something to do with MMC, so I don't think he would post against them.
This blog should be named the Battle of the Mentally Challenged Zone. Barrett could still be the main contributor and Billard could be the moderator.
8:38 Are you CG?
I think everyone who posts on this blog, should have to register, then come up with their own handle, moniker, nom de plume, or other such nonsense. I am so tired of trying to figure out which anonymous jackwagon is posting what. This thread started out as a Christmas wish and blessing, then I see Doug Ead posted a pleasant wish and used his name. Then the passive agressive putz had his "prayer". Why don't we all just take some sort of responsibility for our own words.
How can MMC support gay rights and have a gay pride day and call themselves a CHRISTAN college?
Does the methodist bible state that gay is ok?
7:13
Is this wab or deanna...or one and the same?
You just can't seem to stand it that I do pray. That's unfortunate. Right now, my prayer is that you will stop calling me and others names when they don't see things your way.
I see you still got that chip on your shoulder wanting to think everyone is talking about you.
9:23
No, I believe it's you guys who suffer from chip on the shoulder syndrome. You have no power, and it seems to be eating you up.
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