Glitch in the System
Google has again made some changes in its Chrome system. Those changes have resulted in several problems with blog administration. One problem is that it's now much harder and more complicated for me to sign in and post a topic.
Another change that has taken place and effects readers and posters is the unintended glitch that no longer allows viewing posts past 200 without actually making a post to that thread. Hopefully this problem will be resolved soon, I apologize for the inconvenience caused by this situation.
posted by Allen Barrett | 2:38 PM
134 Comments:
Mr. Barrett
Thanks for all the time and effort you put into this blog in order to keep the populace abreast of what is happening in Giles county.
My feelings also.
What a joke. Posting anonymously again perhaps?
7:29 So are you and do you claim to be a christian.
7:29 and 9:09
Let's drop personal attacks
7:29 What an attitude! I'll be watching for same amongst the county employees whenever I encounter one - so watch out.
I happened to post the 'thank you' to Mr. Barrett, it was not him posting for himself. Anyway Dumb Butt, Barrett cannot make a post without his picture coming up on the post. That's just the way a blog works, once done there to stay.
2:10
So anyone who disagrees with you gets called a name? How mature of you.
The second post was mine and I am not Mr. Barrett. Just because some post to themselves does not mean Mr. Barrett does.
Let's drop personal attacks
Didn't CG start the attacks?
8:33
I am the one you like to criticize for being a Christian and a gentleman, and NO, I did not start any personal attacks. Nice try though.
Is there an issue you would like to discuss, or do we continue to play this game?
get over it, and quit trying to be the victim, no one criticized you for being a Cristian.
People that read your posts are entitled to form an opinion about your character but no one did that on this post.
But since you tried to change the thread as a personal attack against you I will go ahead and appease you since that seems to be what you want. For some one who name calls, judges others, lies and enables wrong doing, how can you honestly state that you are a good Christian gentleman?
I'm questioning "good" as I have seen no examples in your post. Hatred, resentment, and the overwhelming willingness to go along with those who abuse power, at the expense of the tax payers.
"Gentleman", I'm curious to your definition as you may be confused.
"Christian", if you follow the teachings of Christ it is not reflected in your posts.
As you always state, I am entitled to my opinion and it is wholly supported on this blog.
CG are you saying you didn't post 7:29 Friday? Sure sounded like your post.
8:49
I think the problem you guys have with me is that I don't agree with you. That being the case, you DO criticize me for claiming Christ in my life. So be it. I have nothing to prove to you. I know who and what I am, and I will stand firm in my conviction that what you people are trying to do is wrong. Ok?
Is that what this blog has become? A forum for your judging my life?
The only reason I ever mentioned the fact that I am in fact a Christian gentleman is because you guys keep on promoting that lie that I enable wrongdoings. That is a low-down lie. Accept it and let's move on. Do you have anything to discuss, or do we continue this silly game?
2:18 You just rambled like usual and made it to 8:49 but didn't answer 8:49's question.
Where did 8:49 say anything about your religion?
You sure have a problem.
3:49
No, I did not make that post. Accept the fact that I am by far not the only one who has a problem with troublemaking.
What in the world has all your sick statements got to do with a glich in the system. One thing for sure is there is a bad glich in your system since you are not smart enough to stay on a subject.
I'm embarrased to known you people live in Giles County.
7:52
I personally think these troublemakers should hop a bus if they are so miserably unhappy here. But I also believe they just love the drama of it all. What sad lives they must lead. My hope is that opne day (sooner than later) they will wake up and realize that the hate and jealousy kool-aid they have been drinking (expertly prepared by the master troublemaker) is doing them no good. That's how I see it, and it's sad.
9:01
Again, a broken record. Just because you do not respect the American way of questioning governments actions, and our government does need to be checked. Wasteful spending, unable to control employees, and setting budgets that they do not have the money or cash flow to operate under, County Commissioners in the street cussing and carrying on, fund balances being depleted, while giving themselves raises, or more money to attend meetings.
At least I and others do not hate any one but would like to see, responsibility, accountability, and a government that is accountable to the people. That we do not have. But keep on enabling your friends.
For all we know you are an elected official or public employee so why don't you explain why you hate those that question the actions of our government, as is the way our system is set up? If you do not like the American System there are other countries with dictator governments and no freedom for citizens that you may find more appealing so why don't you move?
Good one 10:34 pm
10:34
Please don't try to lecture me about respecting the American Way. I nearly died for that more than twice as a young soldier in war. Don't bother.
I have said many times that we as citizens have the right and duty to question government when necessary. You see, I too believe in the concepts of responsibility and accountability.
I certainly have huge questions about the Obama Administration. And just because there are people out there who support his regime, I do not hate them at all. Nor do I hate the man who questions local government. But the point you don't seem to get is that questioning them is by far different from calling them names and attacking relentlessly. That's my beef with you guys and particularly with your leader. Speaking of respect, had you guys tried respecting people who were elected by the people you might have found them to be more receptive to your ideas. But it's probably too late for that now. Does that trouble you just a bit?
10:34
I forgot to address your last paragraph. I will do that for you now.
No, I am not an elected official nor am I related to one. I am not a public employee. You guys love to accuse others of posting on taxpayer time, but that dog don't hunt either.
I have explained to you that I do not hate those who question government. Read my above post.
You talk about the way our system is set up. Well, let's make that same application to this charter movement. We don't need it. It seems there's a network of these little groups in several counties now who are trying to push charters through.
Sorry friend, but I fought for this country and have no intentions of moving anywhere.
Hope I've cleared up some of your misunderstandings. It seems I often have to do that for your leader. Perhaps his kool-aid is more injurious and toxic than either of us realized?
Boy is the temper flying this morning?
I wonder why CG can't respect Obama and be friendly with him.
I have read name calling from those that question our county governmenr before but not lately. It was one or two that like things the way they are that has been doing name caling lately. I thought when people tried to change you give them a chance. Guess that don't apply to CG.
CG is just of a way of telling who you are, it has nothing to do with religion so don't come back with that pitful remark.
10:49 That's the best post I've seen on this blog.
I just bought a home in this beautiful county and am a Yankee some of you would say.
Too bad I didn't know of this fueding before moving here, but I'm staying and if you happen to be my neighbor and want me to move.... you move I'm staying.
Since I'm uphappy with the way Obama is running our country should I hop on a bus and go to another country. I'm planning on sticking around and work for a change.
Same plans for Giles County!
Only cowards run.
Work for the charter if two terms is enough for the governor of Tennessee and two terms is enough for the president of the United States, two terms is enough for Commissioners and County EXc.
Who knows what a new person might bring, could be as bad as Obama, but could be better.
CG I do not believe for a minute you served in our military because you lie so much on here. Your above post is a lie and every one that reads this blog knows your hypocrisy knows no bounds. You name call and attack any one that simply writes a question. I have been the subject of your attacks for posting a question so I know you are a liar and don't even believe what you write half the time, like the works of fiction you wrote above.
8:38 Welcome to Giles County. I am also an outside for over 45 years. There are a lot of good people here. Also some who think they are better than anyone else. Just stay with us.
I have read on here that CG is Dan Watson who is a public employee appointed by Vanzant and writes a really dumb column for the paper.
Don't know if it's true.
I do know that is anopther post CG said he would would work against anyone who was against Obama. CG not only admitted he wrote that but reafirmed it in a second post.
If CG was was in the military and actually served in a war then why is he ashamed to say what unit he was in?
Another thing that I just thought of is CG claims people are critical of him because he is a Christian but don't he make fun of Mr Barrett when he calls his post "epistles"?
8:38 I am also an 'outsider' who wished this blog existed before I moved here so I would have seen this is not a particularly good place to live. There are many more beautiful places to live across the US and if I could move I would. You may find the 'outsiders' get on very well together but once you have served your purpose for the natives, on the whole they will turn on you. Accepted? Never! They might give lip service saying you are but you can detect their words are not sincere and they wish you were gone. Question is how would they fare tax wise without the 'outsiders'?
10:41
It's unfortunate that you continue this fight with me. You can't seem to stand it that I claim Christ in my life and that I really am a gentleman. Were I not both, I would probably call you lots of colorful names that you falsely accuse me of doing to others. I have called troublemakers exactly that, because that's what they are. Christ Himself had harsher names for hypocrites and those who chose to sow strife among his fellow man. Think.
Yes, I served in the United States Army overseas, and YES, I saw combat. I've seen this up close and personal, and it's those like me who make it possible for those like you to complain, call people names, and get away with slanderous remarks that disgust me to the core. As for my military experience, I really don't care if you believe me or not.
Do you have an issue you want to discuss, or do you STILL want to continue this foolishness? I am a Christian, but you will not get away with trying to push me around. I don't cower. Perhaps I learned that from my military experience. Thank you.
12:24 Military people who have seen combat dont wear it on their sleeve.
12:13
No, anyone can write an epistle about anything. Look the word up in your dictionary. It doesn't
necessarily have reference to the Bible, and I was not making fun of barrett. Perhaps I could have said dissertations instead of epistles.
Now, as for barrett, I have absolutely no respect for him and actually doubt his sincerity in a lot of ways. Although I see him as a hypocrite, I suppose it's true that he doesn't appreciate being accused of being a fake Christian. I don't like it either, but we all have our opinions, don't we?
What unit were you in? Nice try, but you're not going to trap me on that.
Yes, I will vote for whoever the REPUBLICAN is who runs againast Obama. Why are you still beating that drum? It's making you look dumber than a gourd (describing behavior).
1:46
What on earth are you talking about? Who is wearing their experience on the sleeve? I was simply pointing out that veterans gave people the right to whine, complain, and even slander others in this country.
Every post that I have read on this topic seems to be written by really stupid people. It also appears that most of it has been written by only a few people that wanted it to look like it was written by many. CG is a moron, there is no doubt about it. The rest of you are just as moronic to argue with him. There is no way that Dan Watson is the CG. His articles in the paper aren't bad at all. That is just one of you trying to be a smartass like Barrett and make him look bad. Don't do that. It only makes you, like Barrett, look stupid.
If those of you that moved think this blog represents Giles County, you are wrong. This blog is a piece of crap that is kept going by one of the most despised men in this history of Giles County. There are no more than a handful of people that post on this blog regularly. Some people ever know when to shut up. I would say that Barrett, the CG and all the cheerleaders are in the same category. MORONS!
What was your post except a moronic unsubstantiated attack on others? You act the same as you condemn others. And how can you know for certain who CG is? You both have the same character and if you think Dan's articles in the paper are good then you are the moron.
2:49 I would heartily agree with you that this blog is a piece of crap as you call it. However, it is certainly not moronic to stand up for myself as a Christian gentleman. How is that wrong?
When these one or maybe at the most two stop attacking me for that, you will never hear me make mention of it again. Ok?
Anyone who is worth his salt would do the same thing. Besides, I thought debate was all about having opposing opinions. Or is it only allowable if one agrees with the smut that's being peddled on here?
Someone on this blog keeps saying MOVE!
What else can I think except outsiders aren't welcome in Giles county.
No one has made fun of Christianity or even CG for claiming Christ as his Savior. They make fun of his hypocrisity and the redundant whining.
Debate is about opposing views but it's also about supporting those views and just because a person says something don't make it true.
I don't know Dan Watson from Adam but his articles are a waste of space in the paper when so much other more important thing could be printed there. Has anyone read anything about the presidential campaign in the local paper or even much of what's happening in Nashville politics taking place.
I have felt the outright displeasure of the "natives" against "outsiders", they love our money but don't want us included in anyyhing else.I even been told in church I'm trying to take over because I asked to teach a bible class. Giles County is a closed community.
How in the world can a thread about a problem with the computer system cause all this hate you idiots are are spilling at each other? Do you all have any love for anyone else but yourselves?
My how sick you are. I wish you could get help before it is too late. See you at Wal-Mart.
6:21 your a waste of space
So did the whole Garner pulling from the hospital fund, and being insubordinate to the commissioners just get swept under the rug?
6:12
There you go again with this insider/outsider garbage. Please stop trying to stir up needless trouble.
You mentioned my hypocrisy, but that's just not true. To accuse me of that is to question my faith, and I resent it. I will continue to confront you as long as you play this game. Call it whining if you will.
Do you have anything you want to discuss besides your doubts that I am a Christian gentleman? You say I'm not, and I say I am. You have made your point, so let's move on. What more is there to discuss about this?
10:22 where did 6:112 say you were not a Christian or a gentleman? The question they raised was about you being hypocritical and that doesn't necessarily have anything to do with being a Christian but about saying one thing and doing the opposite.
7:55 seems that you hit the nail on its head!!
Yes Garner did use funds from the restricted hospital fund; not only in Spetember but also in October, November and December.
Stoney Jackson brought this to light during the November Commission meeting; but he was waiting for another Commissioner to speak up during January's meeting. Yet, no one did.
I guess it is business as usual. Rules don't count; resolutions don't count and if they did the Commission will not enforce them. Regardless of any officials actions there is no accountability, no responsibility, no reprocussions and no penalty if you break the law.
Now there will be some who will cry out "Go and report this to the proper State authority" The State of Tennessee does not give a damn. This is a local issue with local monies and local rules and laws. If Giles County does not want to have accountability and reprocussions for unlawful behavior; Tennessee is not going to step in.
It is our local mess alone and Tennessee does not want thing to do with it.
3:48
Why can't you let this go? I'm a Christian man and not a hypocrite. However, I think we both know who the poster child for hypocrisy really is in Giles County.
Is there anything you really want to discuss besides your doubts about me? Surely there are better topics. Can we move on now?
The people of Giles County need to remember the commissioners when election time comes. If they refuse to do anything about dipping into the hospital fund is alright with themn they aren't fit to be a commissioner.
They want to get paid and don't seem to care where the money comes from.
It's funny how the county is broke and dipping into funds they weren't suppose to and yet they vote to spend more money.
7:54
Why don't you call a commissioner or two and find out exactly what is going on and then give us a report right here on this blog? Would that not be a better approach than sowing seeds of mistrust and strife? I think so.
Since a lot of commissioners read this blog why don't they just tell us what is going on.
When someone says something about Obama are they sowing seeds of mistrust and strife? Stirring up trouble with the nation. What does the rest off the world think about us?
I think Obama is not only sowing seed sof strife and mistrust but also hatered or class envy. He's got to go.
11:12 I'm 10:25 I also want go Obama to go go go.
I just don't see any difference in talking about Obama and some talking about some commissioner and Mrs. Vanzant.
They all put them self in a place where people will find fault with them. They have to live with it and CG might as well live with it.
There's no problem with questionning Mrs. Vanzant or the commissioners. But there's s difference between legitimate questionning and calling them names and attacking them. Live with that.
2:44
The problem is that every one has the right to judge the job their elected officials are doing, they also have a right to reiterate their opinion in any way they choose. And although you do not like the way some express their sentiments, and others do not like the way you express yours, that is freedom of speech. If you do not like what people are writing on this blog then don't support it and go some where else. I 'm sure the quality of the discussions would improve. So live with that.
3:29
Sorry, but I will, the Lord willing, be here to point it out when these guys start calling people names and attacking those they dislike. They should not be allowed to get away with that. And I'm sure they didn't think anybody would challenge them. They can live with that.
You call it attacking when they question what the official is doing.
I don't like name calling.
You get upset when someone says Mrs. Vanzant lied. But you say WAB lied.
When someone ask a question sometimes you say "Go ask" and it sounds hateful.
Now I'm going to say why don't you go ask Somerville when he didn't give the election commission job to Speer? I wonder if he had been reading this blog and though Scott was Dan. I'm not saying anything about either one I don't know them.
Just wondering as I have seen posted something about other counties reading this blog.
WKSR's web site said, two Republicians already on the election committie wanted Speer, but Summerville went with Don Parr the Republician CHAIRMAN's recommendation.
I think the chairman of the party has a choice not the buddy buddy system. As for the two people it don't matter with me which. I have nothing against either one.
I just don't see why this is such a big thing for someone that gets so upset when someone ask questions of Vanzant and the commissioners. Did he not say he didn't have anything to do with the Republician party?
I can't speak for Mrs. Vanzant, but I am certain that wab told a lie when he accused me of going along with evil or wrongdoings. That's the reason I referred to myself as a Christian and as a gentleman in the first place, because he wanted PROOF that I didn't do what he accused me of. Obviously, claiming Christ or good manners was not proof enough for him, because he kept on telling that lie.
How do you know I haven't asked Somerville about this? I have a low opinion of that man and will do all I can to make sure he is defeated for re-election. Oh, and trust me; there are many many out there who agree with me.
Uh...isn't that appointments to be made in mid-February?
6:54 Do you and the other idiots who are complaining over nothing still not know that this blog is about a computer glitch? Why don't you wake up and get a life and show some respect for your fellow man. Do you show such an additude to your family? Looks like it.
7:05
You know nothing about my family. Are you now reading my mind or the thoughts and intents of my heart?
You just have a problem with me because I don't see eye-to-eye with you guys. That's my right, isn't it?
6:41
I couln't find he Speer issue on the website. I checked. Did you lie, or did I miss it?
6:54
in your last paragraph you state about Somerville what others have stated about some of our local elected officials. Why is it alright for you to do everything to see Somerville defeated, when that is obviously who the voters wanted, but the ones who have low opinions of some of our local officials and would like to see them out of their positions are trouble makers?
Is this just more of your hypocrisy.
7:14, you still didn't explain why you won't stick to the subject. I only have a problem with you because you are too dumb to know what is going on. I have never said anything about you until today. you are not even aware of who you are talking to. Sure I don't know your family, but I just fell sorry for them and you. You do have the right to be stupid if you want to. Do you still not remember that this was about the computer glitch
Go to WKSR's web site, click on News, then look for older news until you find:
"Who Will Fill A Spot On The County Election Committie (Jan. 2, 2012)"
Does anyone knowm why the lady resigned?
7:25
I intensely disagree with what Somerville is doing to Tennessee teachers and to certain other state employees. I also disagree with what he's trying to do with respect to the election commission recommendation. But here's the difference between my wanting to see him defeated and what you guys are trying to do to Mrs. Vanzant and select other elected officials you resent. I am not running around calling Jim Somerville names or accusing him of lawbreaking, incompetence, or stupidity, etc. Excuse me, but there's no hypocrisy in what I said.
Do you really have soemthing you want to talk about, or would you rather continue passing judgment on me?
I have been wondering when the computer glitch will be fixed.
As for not staying with the subject of this thread when CG smarts off I just have to smart back at him.
I can say I'm Jackie Kennedy or Elvis Presley, but that not's proof.
7:37
Think I'm going to retire from this "informative" and love-inspired blog for the night.
But, in closing, let me say that it's been you and me right down the line now for quite awhile. I suppose we are both a bit bull-headed. I refuse to let you get away with mean-spirited attacks and name-calling, and you refuse to stop.
I'll be here, the Lord willing, to take you on as long as you misbehave.
7:37
Think I'm going to retire from this "informative" and love-inspired blog for the night.
But, in closing, let me say that it's been you and me right down the line now for quite awhile. I suppose we are both a bit bull-headed. I refuse to let you get away with mean-spirited attacks and name-calling, and you refuse to stop.
I'll be here, the Lord willing, to take you on as long as you misbehave.
Hey I haven't called anyone a name.
But I will be back for your smart remarks. You must really have a problem.
You can get up early in the morning and we can go around again.
7:37
811
I'll be here the Lord willing, pal. Rest assured. It's game on as long as you misbehave.
Everyone is still waiting for you to explain what bad things has Sen. Somerville done to teachers or are you just making up stuff again?
I thought good ole' CG would find a way to justify its actions while passing judgement and condemning every one else.
The fact is there is no difference.
9:43
It's both Somerville and Haslam. They have to go. Ask any teacher what they thing of these two gentlemen. You guys would only shoot down anything I might have to say.
10:08
You guys condemn yourselves.
What did Summeville do to the teachers if he was just elected to the senate in November and didn't take office until Jan. 4, 2012?
oops, I'm behind a year. So he had a year to mess the teachers up.
When I gooled him, it didn't tell what he did to the teachers.
To 6:50 just what I thought all mouth and claims but no facts or specifics.
If Somerville has done so much harm to teachers why haven't the pro union
newspapers like the Tennessean reported on the abuse.
Fact is without any specifics you feel able to spew your venomous lies without any remorse.
11:19
Ask any of our teachers. They know.
3:36 Maybe I have asked some teachers.
Still waiting on you 3:36 either state specifics or admit you just want to stir up trouble.
4:37
You need not wait. Ask any of the teachers about what they think of Haslam and Somerville.
I took your advice and asked a few teachers and they love Haslam and Somerville. So what are you talking about?
7:53
I'm sure you did. Hahaha.
5:39 You the one with the big mouth that can't back up your blow. You made mean spirited accusations against two good men and can't give one good reason.
Either tell specifics or choke on your words.
10:25
Well, here we go again. I throw out what I believe to be a legitimate concern, and you want to match wits. Haslam and Somerville have made it extremely hard on teachers. It's no great secret. Ask a teacher. I have learned that with you guys anything I say will be quickly shot down.
Looks like a lot of people are for Haslam and Somerville because CG is against them. Just like CG didn't want them to say anything against vanzant and some commissioners. The American way.
7:32 (7:41)
Is there anything you really want to discuss, or is the sum and substance of your life?
Good ole CG criticizes others for he says are calling names but he does worse by making accusations with nothing to back it up.
He attacks Haslem and Somerville with innuendo then talks about what a outstanding Christian Gentleman he is. Blowhard hypocrite is what he really is.
10:38
Ok, so we have a brand new day to go at it. I'll play.
I never called myself an "outstanding" Christian gentleman...just a Christian gentleman. I'm sorry that doesn't sit right with you.
Yes, I criticize Haslam and Somerville just as much as I do Obama. I hope to see all three of them out next election. I will do my part.
Look, anything I might say against Haslam and Somerville would be quickly shot down as narrow-minded lies or something to that effect, so it's pointless to say anything. This is why I suggest that you ask a few teachers what they think of these two guys.
Your continued name-calling is noted.
8:03 When have you ever discussed anything.
Looks like others are just paying you back because you didn't like it when they questioned Vanzant and some commissioners.
If the truth was know they probably want obama, haslam and somerville defeated also.
Now you know how they feel.
11:53
It's perfectly acceptable to question any elected official, but beating them up with nasty names and accusations is something totally different.
12:05 You constantly criticize Mr. Barrett and those you like to call 'his followers' if they have the audacity to ask questions of the county executive, commissioners or others in public office. You have even resorted to calling them liars. Sorry, but your claims to being a christian gentleman doesnt hold water.
12:20
No, I called wab a liar for accusing me of willfully going along with wrongdoings, and I have asked his followers to stop promoting that lie. That's it.
You judge me harshly, but that's fine. I know I'm a follower of Christ and a gentleman. I just don't go along with what you guys are doing, and therein lies the problem you have with me. Thank you.
1:03 looks like from what you say WAB is right about you supporting wrongdoing. You make accusations about two men more than once without even telling what they did wrong that is character assassination of the lowest degree because no one can defend against a lie like that.
I have asked some teachers about Haslim and Somerville of six teachers I asked none could say specifically what they had done four didn't even know who Somerville was. So you are talking from the gutter when you accuse people of things and don't even say what they did.
CG is just upset because they didn't give Scott Speer the job on the election commission.
I had wonered if CG was a Speer, now wondering more.
I hope Barrett is very proud of what this blog produces. It is unreal that the human race has gotten this far and there are still morons like you few that have been posting back and forth. Do you not see how stupid you look?
5:31 Good post CG. Love the name calling, believe that's the first name of the day.
2:23
No, he lied. That's a fact.
As for Haslam and Somerville, they impress me as sharks in the water when it comes to teachers.
Oh, and you asked six teachers? I find it impossible to believe that as many as six do not know what is being piled on teachers by those like Haslam and Somerville.
You should see that picture of Jim Somerville pointing his finger at the nose of a female teacher who was trying to carry on a discussion with him. You should see the scowl on his face. Ask some of the retired teachers about that. One of them showed it to me. It came up at one of their meetings (I wasn't there). Again, it's hard to believe that as many as six teachers in this county have no idea what is being done to them. Granted, all teachers may not know who Somerville is, and I would even go so far as to say that some don't even know Haslam.
But our teachers are NOT happy. I would hate to think I had to go out and find six right now who are.
3:12
I don't think that issue has been settled.
6:14
I did not post 5:31.
Funny how CG is never at meetings but he knows everything about what went on there.
The only thing Haslem and Somerville and Bass and a bunce more people are trying to do is get teachers accountable, higher pay for those who perform well, and get rid of those that are dead weight by reducing the power of the unions and lifetime tenure. I can understand why CG wouldn't want pay to be based on performance we'd lose half the people in Giles county government and of course he wants to keep tenure and the socialist pay scale. To bad he don't have the same concerns for the students.
8:55
Well good morning. I just got up and am ready to go at with you again if you so choose.
Your assertion that I want to keep some sort of socialist pay scale is a lie. Your attempt at reading my mind and intents of my heart really missed the mark again.
The statement you made about Eddie Bass is another lie. How do I know this? I have talked to him about this very issue, and he is very much displeased with what these people are trying to do to our teachers. He has no part in this. Now there is some truth for you.
I think most all of us would agree that teachers, like anyone else, should be held accountable...AND THEY ALREADY ARE!
Where did I say that I was never at meetings? Again, your words.
Ok, your turn.
7:57 You said you weren't at the Republican Meetings where people were suggested for the election commission but you wrote extensively about them even though you said nothing that could be supported.
You admitted you were not at the teachers meeting where according to you Sen. Somerville wagged his finger in the face of a demure passive teacher who was just trying to carry on a discussion, "It came up at one of their meetings (I wasn't there)", posted Wed. at 8:33.
I also heard about the "discussion"
and that woman was far from passive or interested in a discussion, she has been connected to the "occupy movement" and was clearly out of control and very disrespectful.
You need to wake up about socialism, paying everyone the same based on their existence instead of performance is hard core socialism.
You say Rep. Bass is not apart of the changes being proposed ask him if he supports higher pay for the teachers who are performing at higher levels; if he believes tenure needs to be changed so that the best teachers can be kept in the classroom instead of those who have hung around the longest. Ask him if he believes the state should continue to pay millions of dollars to collect dues from teachers for the union.
I never attempted to read your mind, your heart or your shoe size, I did however read your words and they are what formed my opinion that you are not only stupid in your statements you lie about them and you are a hypocrite on the lowest level of responsibility.
frustrated
If you are an educator, are you not posting on school time? Or did you take the day off?
No, Eddie Bass is not cut fromm the same bolt of cloth as is Somerville and Haslam. And of course he favors better pay for the best teachers and for getting rid of the freeloaders. I think that, other than the freeloaders, we are all on the same page about that.
Just because I have a different view does not entitle you to call me nasty names. How responsible are you for doing that?
9:09 just because you think a thing does not make it so.
I am a retired teacher who still subs in the county school system and no I am not posting on school time or equipment.
You attacked the governor and senator without giving one single reason to support your attack. I added Rep. Bass because I know he has worked with the others to improve the state school system.
Does he agree with everything certainly not but then the Senator and Governor don't seem to agree on everything either. From your statement sounds like you are in agreement with me, the governor, and most of the conservative legislators on this issue. Now if you tell what we disagree about maybe your attacks and innuendos would somehow gain a bit of credibility. For now you have just made unfounded charges that are senseless.
frustrated
If you are an active or retired teacher, you know very well what is going on.
Obviously you don't 10:31.
Oh, but I do.
CG must of changed his opinion of Obama because WAB don't like obama.
Is there any pleasing this christian gentleman?
2:06
You just can't let this go, can you? YES, I am a Christian gentleman and was NEVER an enabler of wrong. That's why I continue to refer to myself as just the opposite of the lie that was told on me.
By the way, I have not changed my mind in the least about Obama, Haslam, and Somerville.
3:11 I posted 2:06 and called you christian gentleman just to idinify you. I didn't mean anything about you being a christian. I thought that was the way you wanted people to think of you.
Would you rather I say Joe Parker, Terry Harwell or Allen Barrett?
I'm not asking you to give your real name just what can we call you. How about "sport" would that do?
I thought you was the one posted on the latest thread that Barrett was causing trouble (second post). That's the way you usually do.
I thought because Barrett said something against obama you had decided to be for him.
7:48
Well, you were mistaken about that post but correct in the fact that I quite often point out troublemaking. We all have the right to our opinions and views.
You thougfht wrong about my opinion of Obama. I have to agree with barrett about that guy. He, along with Bill Haslam and Jim Somerville have got to go. After I vote against these guys, I am pretty much finished with voting, other than in local elections.
Who is Joe Parker?
6:51
Good luck voting Jim Summerville out. Unless you plan to move out of Giles County to do so. You apparently are unaware that he will no longer be Giles County's State Senator come November...redistricting. Check it out. Or better yet, plan your own run for State Senate. It's an open seat and you obviously would do a much better job than Summerville.
8:03 Just a name.
Do you know anyone by that name, if not google it.
Aint Joe Parker the name of Janet Vanzants brother.
10:00
If he represents counties where my friends and relatives live, rest assured that I will still do what I can to help Somerville go down in defeat next election. And I am ready to do the same for Obama and Haslam. These guys have got to go.
Funny 2:30's post sounds like so many did about Janet Vanzant before the last election. She won and I bet these guys do also. Just not by my vote.
2:35
Yep, Mrs. Vanzant won handily, and I sincerley believe the troublemakers were the best players on her team. This will hopefully be the same situation in defeating the charter...the ones who are pushing it are the same bunch.
CG, you are really dumb if you think Haslam isn't a good Governer. Making people take a little responsibility is how this nation was started. I am guessing you or your spouse must be a lazy educator. I certainly hope it isn't you as stupid as you seem to be on this blog. I know some 3rd graders that would outwit you.
8:09
He's a one-termer, and I pledge to work hard to make that happen. You mention lazy educators. I know several hard-working and dedicated teachers who are having to suffer because of Haslam. He's got to go. It makes me sick that I voted for him. Big mistake.
I'm not a betting man, but I would place money on his opponent next election.
7:21 Still waiting for you to tell what terrible thing Haslem has done and how teachers have suffered when he hasn't done anything but make proposals so far. Please be specific in your charges.
9:48 It's been all over the news what this guiy is up to. please don't take my word for it. Turn on your television; ask some teachers. Anything I might say would be shot down as gossip anyhow.
It seems very odd to me that a person who could hold so much desire to replace a politician would have so much trouble identifying what that politician has done to justify such a desire.
It's even more strange that one could be so critical and claim such great knowledge of that politicians activities and not even know the most basic thing such as his name.
Senator Jim Summerville R-Dickson
is currently the state senator for this district. He has done a great job with the bills he has sponsored and co-sponsored. He is a teacher and author.
Now certainly a person can support any candidate for any reason they choose you might support Mickey Mouse because he has cute ears That would be sort of dumb but it would be your choice. What a person does not have is the right to try and influence the vote of others using untruths and unsupported accusations. Got a problem with Sen. Summerville fine state what it is and why but isn't it rather disingenuous to hide behind the term anonymous and throw out claims that aren't clearly identified or supported. To me it is simply an egregious example of political bias by one without the convictions to stand behind those outrageous claims.
wab
I think you are obfuscating again, and that seems so egregious. What a hoot you are.
I don't have to justify my reasoning to you. I am among a huge group who sees Somerville in an entirely different way. That's my right.
10:43 My comment did not mention you in anyway, it was a generalized statement informing people that Sen. Summerville, I don't know anyone named Somerville, is not only a good legislator he is a teacher, and as far as I know, a good man who is working for the good of the people of his district and the state instead of the teachers union.
Your unidentified, unsupported attacks are very simply stupid and cowardly as are any claims that the claimer is unwilling to be identified with or refuses to offer support for.
As for justifying your reasoning to me, I would never ask such an impossibility of you. Such a grandiose claim as "you reason" is unjustifiable in itself.
wab
Well thank you for the correct spelling of Summerville and no thank you for the smart-aleck remark about your not knowing Somerville. How childish. And you have the nerve to call me stupid and cowardly. Shame on you. That's no way to bring in converts wherever you are preaching. What a joke.
11:53 looks like you can dish it out but you sure can't take it when it's your medicine.
WAB told you the correct spelling of the man's name in his first comment and you continued to use the wrong spelling, didn't you read the first comment?
You wrote, "wab I think you are obfuscating again, and that seems so egregious. What a hoot you are.
I don't have to justify my reasoning to you. I am among a huge group who sees Somerville in an entirely different way. That's my right. Monday, February 06, 2012 10:43:00 AM"
Then you criticize WAB for a smart aleck remark when your whole comment was that of a smart aleck. Looks like everything you said was cowardly and wrong since you still don't address the issue WAB presented.
You are the joke and you look more stupid and irrelevant every time you criticize others while you do the same thing, Ooooh on second thought you look stupid every-time you post something period.
jad
Of course I'm irrelevant to you guys, but you ARE a distinct minority. Trust me on that one.
Now as for the misspelling, SO WHAT?
No, barrett made a smart-aleck remark about my being stupid and cowardly, and I won't let him get away with it.
You know what? It's people like him, Haslam, and Summerville who make me sorry I was ever affiliated with the Republican Party. No wonder people vote for Democrats. I will do it myself when it comes to some of these so-called Republicans. However, I will hold my nose and vote for the Republican nominee who runs against Obama. That's it.
As Barrett wrote in his 2nd comment he did not mention you in anyway. In his 1st comment he did not mention you and like he said made a general observation in a generalized way. I think you can't stand the fact he seems to be ignoring you or maybe you just feel guilty because you saw yourself in the comments. Your problem is hating Barrett so much has left you with a burned out brain. You're now seeing yourself in everything and and the subject of every conversation, dude you just ain't that important. People have seen what you are and nobody cares about what lies and gossip you have to spread.
2:19
You need some serious therapy.
Just read today's post sounds like Cg needs some serious therapy.
That's nothing new.
3:47
The Christian gentleman finds his therapy in church and in serving...not in trying to cause trouble and play gotcha with people. You should try it sometime.
The Christian Gentleman finds his therapy in lying, gossiping accusing other of his short comings and blaming others for his lack of understanding simple matters. He is serving his lies and false claims on a tarnished platter and only those with rust between their ears pay any attention to him. He's been proven to many times to be a liar, lack character and even read what he writes.
If I answer back to someone post, is that not also playing gotcha?
7:22
Well here you are again my friend. It seems you just can't help yourself when it comes to attacking me. Everything you just said about me is a lie. But I'm a bigger man and a better person than that, so I will just consider the source.
The real problem you have with me is that I have no respect for the one you idolize, and I don't see things as you do. That somehow makes me all the deceitful things you just called me. That's ok.
Do you idolize Janet Vanzant, Terry Harwell and Tommy Campbell?
I don't idolize anyone. I do agree with some.
I did not post 7:22.
It would be better if you ignored some of the post or just watch what you say and you would be a better christian. Don't play back into what they say.
Sure some post just like this one is like waving a red flag in front of a bull, but a christian don't let it show.
10:21
But a Christian is justified in pointing out mean-spirited things some people say on this blog. They should not be allowed to go unchallenged on that.
Sorry teachers and everybody else with a job. But the times have changed. There is no money to pay you with.
Too bad Giles County Commissioners don't know that.
Cuts are going to have to be made.
Tennessee is not the only state that is planning on laying off teachers.
So sad it has come to this.
10:21 Just don't make your challenges as bad as their post.
If you do it makes you no better than them.
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