Audit Report Re-Posted From Earlier
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Audit ending30 June 2011 for Giles County
Audit ending
OFFICE OF FINANCE DIRECTOR
♦ A revenue anticipation note was not issued in compliance with state statute.
OFFICE OF DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS
♦ Expenditures exceeded appropriations.
♦ The School Department had deficiencies in the use of federal Special Education Cluster funds.
OFFICE OF CIRCUIT, GENERAL SESSIONS, AND JUVENILE COURTS CLERK
♦ The office did not deposit some funds within three days of collection.
♦ The court software did not have adequate application controls.
OFFICES OF CLERK AND MASTER, REGISTER, AND SHERIFF
♦ Duties were not segregated adequately.
FINDING 11.01 A REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTE WAS NOT ISSUED IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE STATUTE
(Material Noncompliance Under Government Auditing Standards) During the year, the Highway/Public Works Fund borrowed $450,000 from the General Fund to provide cash for operations in anticipation of revenue collections. This loan was not approved by the state Comptroller’s Office. Section 9-21-801, Tennessee Code Annotated, allows the County Commission
RECOMMENDATION
Revenue anticipation notes should be approved by the state Comptroller’s Office as required by state statute.
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OFFICE OF DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS FINDING 11.02 EXPENDITURES EXCEEDED APPROPRIATIONS
(Noncompliance Under Government Auditing Standards)
Salaries exceeded appropriations in 32 payroll line-item accounts in the General Purpose School
institutions, boards, offices, and agencies of county governments shall be appropriated to such use by the county legislative bodies.” Also, the budget resolution approved by the County Commission
resolution. Therefore, the salaries that exceeded line-item appropriations were expenditures not approved by the County Commission County Commission
RECOMMENDATION
Expenditures should be held within appropriations approved by the County Commission
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FINDING 11.03 THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT HAD DEFICIENCIES IN THE USE OF FEDERAL SPECIAL EDUCATION CLUSTER FUNDS(Noncompliance Under Government Auditing Standards and OMB Circular A-133)
On September 29, 2010 , the State of Tennessee Giles County June 30, 2010 . The results of that monitoring disclosed the following deficiencies: A. The School Department allowed an Odyssey software program paid for and tagged as equipment purchased with IDEA Recovery Act funds to be used by
all students, rather than exclusively by special education students. The School Department has subsequently repaid the $50,000 in unallowable costs to the Tennessee Department of Education from the General Purpose School
B. The School Department allowed an IDEA funded teacher to work with higher level kindergarten students from December 2009 through May 2010. The School Department calculated the time spent on unallowable activities at
76.5 hours, for a total salary and benefits cost of $2,910. The School Department has subsequently repaid the unallowable costs to the Tennessee Department of Education from the General Purpose School Fund. This monitoring report along with management’s responses and corrective action plans may be obtained from the state Department of Education, Division of Special Education,
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OFFICE OF CIRCUIT, GENERAL SESSIONS, AND JUVENILE COURTS CLERK FINDING 11.04 THE OFFICE DID NOT DEPOSIT SOME FUNDS WITHIN THREE DAYS OF COLLECTION
(Noncompliance Under Government Auditing Standards)
In some instances, the clerk did not deposit funds within three days of collection. Section 5-8-207, Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA ), requires county officials to deposit public funds to the office bank account within three days of collection. This deficiency is the result of management oversight. The delay in depositing the funds increases the risks of fraud and misappropriation.
RECOMMENDATION
The clerk should ensure that all funds are deposited to the office bank account within three days of collection as required by state statute.
MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSE – CIRCUIT, GENERAL SESSIONS, AND JUVENILE COURTS CLERK
I would like to add that there was no fraud or misappropriation of funds found. Our auditor sat down with us and showed us the problem, and we have taken steps to correct it. Deposits will be taken to the bank in a manner to comply with TCA Section 5-8-207.
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FINDING 11.05 THE COURT SOFTWARE DID NOT HAVE ADEQUATE APPLICATION CONTROLS
(Internal Control – Significant Deficiency Under Government Auditing Standards) The following deficiencies relating to the office’s software application were identified:
A. Although the application was designed to generate a consecutive number for each receipt, the auditor observed instances of skipped receipt numbers on daily collection reports. These skips could not be explained by the vendor. On other occasions, one receipt number was assigned to multiple receipts.
B. Users could receipt collections to a previous date. This created a skip in the receipt numbers listed on the current day’s collection report. However, because of the irregularities noted in Item A., it would be difficult to
determine what caused the skip.
C. On a least one occasion, the software application generated a check to the wrong payee. These deficiencies could call into question the reliability and integrity of information maintained in the system. Controls addressing these deficiencies have been implemented by the vendor; therefore, these deficiencies have been corrected.
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OFFICES OF CLERK AND MASTER, REGISTER, AND SHERIFF FINDING 11.06 DUTIES WERE NOT SEGREGATED ADEQUATELY
(Internal Control – Significant Deficiency Under Government Auditing Standards)
Duties were not segregated adequately among the officials and employees in the Offices of Clerk and Master, Register, and Sheriff. The officials and employees responsible for maintaining accounting records were also involved in receipting, depositing, and/or disbursing funds. Accounting standards provide that internal control disbursing funds. Accounting standards provide that internal controls be designed to provide reasonable assurance of the reliability in financial reporting and of the effectiveness and efficiency in operations. This lack of segregation of duties is the result of management decisions based on the availability of financial resources and is a significant deficiency in internal controls that increases the risk of unauthorized transactions. Also, this deficiency is the result of management’s failure to correct the finding noted in the prior-year audit report.
RECOMMENDATION
The clerk and master, register, and sheriff should segregate duties to the extent possible using available resources.
MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSE – REGISTER
The cost of hiring enough employees to segregate each step involved is not feasible for the Register’s Office. We now have only two employees in the office. The budget will not allow us to increase our staff to comply with this recommendation.
AUDITOR’S COMMENT
We have not recommended hiring additional employees. We realize that due to limited resources and personnel, management may not be able to fully segregate duties among employees. However, duties should be segregated to the extent possible.
posted by Allen Barrett | 8:57 PM
193 Comments:
Anonymous said...
3:23 What difference does if make who the 7th district voters elected or didn't elect. It don't mean nothing if those who are elected are abusing their positions. The Circuit Court Clerk in Nashville proves that.
Monday, March 05, 2012 4:49:00 PM
Anonymous said...
Somebody get their toes stepped on?
Monday, March 05, 2012 5:49:00 PM
Anonymous said...
shoot
Monday, March 05, 2012 7:00:00 PM
wab
It made a LOT of difference. You were defeated. I think this is why you are so angry with Terry Harwell. Had he not decided to run again, you would have made it. Am I pretty close to right about that?
6:46
Will you ever stop that? I wouldn't blame WAB for anything he said about you
Get over your grudge against WAB. Since you are a Christiaan, doesn't your Bible say anything about forgiveness?
Most of what is said on this blog isn't WAB saying it. It's you and one or two others.
7:06
Have another refreshing glass of kool-aid and relax.
To 6:46 First thing is I re-posted that comment I did not write it. I am not angry with Terry only very disappointed to find someone I had liked and respected was not only untrustworthy, but that he allowed his integrity to be compromised and sold to someone he had publicly condemned as a terrible county executive. Terry is a nice guy but allows others to lead him into wrong directions. Before being appointed to the Financial Management office he attended only three committee meeting, these were the school committee where he was the chair, since his appointment he has not missed any I'm aware of this has resulted in him being paid twice by the county for the same time.
Since the 2010 election he has not voted against one single issue Vanzant has supported including the fiasco that required the state to step in and order the county to get it's act right.
What he did with Bob Hughes was one of the most outrageous public acts of misuse of political position since Bill Boner was run out of Nashville. Terry has caused criticism of his actions and until he chooses to do right and follow the law and the basic rules of good character he will probably continue to be criticized by the citizens he has disappointed.
Now since this thread is about the Audit why have you not had any thing to say about it. Does it not disturb you that money can't be deposited on time, and that huge amounts are just overlooked or that after years of the same problem people are still not cross trained so that the same person who logs in money is not the same person who controls it and then logs it out?
I find it hard to believe that there are no other words to express what one is trying to say other than profanity. It's very unattractive and gives the impression that one is unintelligent. Think about what you're saying before you say it, because you can't take it back.
wab
I think you just need to lay aside the jealousy and resentment and move on with your life. Terry was electable and you were not. That's not likely to change.
8:57 What no comment about the audit only more personal attacks? Obama was electable and how has that turned out for you? Are you enjoying the the $3.55 gas, the cut in Medical care, how about them food prices and 16 trillion in debt. I bet you really love them lies and apologies to everyone and how bout them vacations. Being electable and being good for the country or state or county or city is a totally different matter.
I guess it's just a matter of jealousy and resentment since you are obviously a board certified psychiatrist or at least a certified psychologist. You got to be more than a government employee with no real job or responsibilities. Have a nice day now it'll be lunch time soon and then you'll have something to do besides sit behind your locked door and pretend you're not there.
wab
Well, thank God the voters in 7th District knew not to elect you. As I recall, that happened twice.
You have a lot of nerve to talk about personal attacks. Go back and read your 10:00 post.
By the way, I voted for Newt Gingrich, because I am wise enough to know that Obama is not what this country needs.
I read Mr. Barrett's 10:00 comment and saw nothing wrong, derogatory or mean in it.So what was your point 12:21 did I read the wrong day are was there something I just missed?
Too bad 12:21's Bible says nothing about forgiveness or remarks like his first sentene isn't becoming of a christian.
1:30 (2:04)
He mentioned people making personal attacks when he himself is (my opinion) a master of the craft. Apparently, you see nothing wrong with that but seem to have a problem with someone pointing it out. Can you see any hypocrisy there?
Of course anyone can be forgiven when he or she repents.
2:26 you said at 12:21 "You have a lot of nerve to talk about personal attacks. Go back and read your 10:00 post."
OK I read his 10:00 comments and saw nothing that could qualify as a personal attack. In your 2:26 comment you seem to change the focus and wrote "He mentioned people making personal attacks when he himself is (my opinion) a master of the craft. Apparently, you see nothing wrong with that but seem to have a problem with someone pointing it out". Well, I see a lot wrong with making personal attacks against someone especially when they can't confront the person who made the attack in order to set the records straight. I still saw nothing wrong in the 10:00 comment.
Would you point out the specific statement he made that was a personal attack on someone? Thanks
2:46
Can you not understand simple English? He accuses others of the very thing he does. He accused others. Go read it again. You know, this is beginning to make you a bit unintelligent.
I don't see anything different in talking about the Giles county officials and talking about the Governor of Tennessee or President of the US.
Every time you say something against someone for talking against the county officals, think what you have said about the state and Federal officials.
Practice what you say.
3:09 I'm sorry for upsetting you. I won't ask you anything again guess you couldn't find the specific statement either. Calling me unintelligent for not seeing something that you couldn't find either did seem a bit naughty of you.
Oh Mr.Barrett, just when I thought you were really trying to use facts in your posts, you had to go and blame Obama for the gas prices. What about gas hitting 5 bucks a gallon in some states when W had control? Was that his fault? Here is a quote from Bill O in early '08, I'm sure you are familier with him, "The next time you hear a politician say he or she will bring down oil prices, understand it's complete B.S. If Americans want lower gas prices, cut back. Sell those SUVs. Ride a bike when you can." Furthermore, the always fair and balanced fox news ran these comments about the same time.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzEnKdBAb_o&feature=player_embedded There are my facts, check them out.Proud to sign my name.
I remember people saying Bush was letting price rise so his buddies could make more money. I just commented about what I heard, not saying that was true so don't anybody get their panite in a wad.
I heard Obama's speech today.
I will agree cars that burn less gas would be a good idea, but the big question is how can anyone afford one. If you don't have a good paying job, you can;t trade cars.
Yes a 20 or 3o thousand dollar job or less , you need gas to get to work but how can you trade cars at that price.
Something needs to be done to get people back to work and gas down.
We need jobs in Giles County. Anybody have an idea how to get them?
4:49 I remember something about a man in Nashville abusing his job, not being at work, using government car for personal use. I alwys wondered why it wasn't mentioned on the blog.
People can get caught up with if the right people get behind it.
I don't know that is happening in Giles County but it is happening in th United States.
Mr. Lanier, Just because there is a pineapple does not mean it has anything to do with a a sweet golden delicious apple.
I would not say that Obama is personally totally responsible for the high price of gasoline but I would firmly declare he and his policies have been the primary cause of the rapid increase.
The biggest contribution his administration has made to record prices, no prices under Bush never passed $5.00 a gallon except for a very few profiteers that quickly were put out of business, is devaluing the dollar. When you borrow trillions then turn around and print more and more with nothing to back it up except your credit rating the dollar will not be worth much for long. If you will look back to the Bush administration the largest increase came as a result of a little hurricane name Gustav that did damage and closed refineries.
The president simply lied today when he stated that gasoline production is higher now than ever before. The Gulf is still closed for drilling except for China, Viet Nam, Cuba, and any other foreign country. Obama gave 500 billion dollars to Brazil to get their oil drilling up and running. China and India are developing on our dollars thus using more energy. The only new or expanded sources of energy being pursued by this administration has been solar, which turned out to be largely payback for campaign contributions, wind and ethanol which has cut mileage per gallon and added to the food shortages and high prices for food.
The electric vehicle with it's huge price, high maintenance, dangerous batteries and short range is a bust.
An interesting note the government makes more profit off each gallon of gas sold than any oil company.
In January 2008— crude oil prices reached a record $100 per barrel, with regular unleaded fuel costing an average of $3.05 per gallon.
In April 2008 Gasoline jump to a record $3.50 a gallon in some parts of the country.
May 2008 gas at the pump reached nearly $4 a gallon with crude selling for 130.00 a barrel.
June 2008 saw the retail gas prices rise above $4 per gallon for the first time in this country's history..
July 2008 Crude oil prices reach the all time record of $147 per barrel. The U.S. average price for regular gasoline climbs to an all-time high of $4.11 per gallon. Travel takes a nose dive and so does the economy.
Aug. 2008 Oil prices fall below $120 a barrel.
Sept. 2008 a barrel of crude drops below $100 a barrel for the first time in six months. The market drops and the recession is on.
Oct. 2008 Oil prices fall below $70 a barrel.
Nov. 2008 U.S. gas prices drop to $1.72 a gallon. Some places even drop below a dollar per gallon.
Dec. 2008 OPEC removes 2.2 million barrels from its daily production. Crude oil collapses to $40 a barrel with gas averaging 1.45 a gallon.
By the end of the month crude was selling at 37.00 a barrel.
Since that time there has been a steady increase in the cost of gasoline.
Part One
Part Two
I have heard O'Reilly shouting about speculators being the cause of the oil prices being so high, while they certainly contribute to the problem he is just wrong. When you look at the price of gold you can see the real price of oil as both rise and fall together simply because gold has a value and the dollar no longer has a high value.
Obama has been a disaster and absolute disaster for this country. On a number of occasions he had declared his desire for 4 to 5 dollar a gallon gas and just last week his energy czar testified before congress that the administration had no interest in having the price of gas be lower. Will gas ever be at 2.50 a gallon it's possible but without that at least as a goal it is very unlikely.
Your suggestion to ride a bike is so typical of the arrogance of the elite tree hugging community. Sorry but riding a bike to work, the grocery or church in the rain or snow just isn't on my agenda. I know it's done in Europe but thankfully at least for the moment
this isn't Europe. By the way you are aware that several thousand people died from hypothermia in Europe this year because their solar power could not provide the needed heat.
3:24
Ok, please allow me to be succinct. I am against Obama, Haslam, and Somerville. In addition, Ron Paul frightens me with some of his views.
On a much smaller and local level, the politically impotent allen barrett also frightens me as well. However, I am not that concerned with him, because he will probably never have any real political influence. I think he's harmless as long as the voters keep defeating him at the polls.
Those are my thoughts, and I have a right to them.
A person that supports the Constitution frightens you? You are definitely living in the wrong country.
For such a BRAVE man ole CG sure is afraid of a lot of people. Must be that succinct stuff is pulled a little too tight.
11:42 (7:30)
Look, you know NOTHING about my love for my country and for the Constitution. Just because I disagree with what you guys are doing or have differing opinions does NOT make me unpatriotic. As for my living in the wrong country, I had to laugh. In addition to my being a Christian and a gentleman, I am also a proud combat veteran who answered his country's call. Did you get in the ditch with the rest of us? Unless you did, don't go judging my love for this country.
You want to pick apart everything I say, don't you? YES, I'm afraid of those individuals, because of the harm they can do to our country and county. Every single one of them needs to go. I have an idea. Why don't THEY move to another country?
Is there an issue you really want to discuss?
5:44 We would get jobs coming to Giles county if Speer was out as economic development director. He has brought zero jobs into this county. Zero.
10:30 pm Its my opinion that although Mr. Barrett has not held public office, he has done more for this county politically than most people and he serves by calling our elected officials to task and holding them to the laws. exposing when they dont.
8:29
And he never will. Thank God for the voters of Giles County.
Mr. Barrett, I have really been trying to abide by the rules of both this forum and my belief in the way you should treat others. But you should really read the posts you make your smarmy remarks on before you post them. I never said you should ride a bike, that was Billo's quote. The only bike i ride is a goldwing. I am most certainly not an elite tree hugger, although I am quite fond of them. Try to stop letting your supper inflated ego alienate the few people on here just trying to have relevant discussions about the topics. Who knows, you might actually take to it.
Could someone tell me why it's wrong to question what Giles County government is doing they think is wrong?
But it's alright to question what the governor or president is doing.
No one can mention anything about the county without someone thong he/she is so smart and mouths off "Call and findout". I thought this blog was for discussion. Not allowed if you want to discuss Giles County.
That person need to move if he/she don't want us talking about the county officials then he wouldn't have to read it.
8:51
Who said it is wrong to question government? I think those are your words. Would you agree with me that calling the person in question to find answers to your questions would be better than "mouthing off" on this smutty blog?
This blog is for discussion and not for you to give people orders and do as you command. If you want people to call find out something then you call the person you are going to suggest and find the answer and then post it here. Now wouldn't that be helpful and you would have something new to post that might be insightful. Since you are a loyal supporter or a person in government.
Can you call for us CG and find out if the county was billed for the time she was supposed to be at the meeting.
Who believes 8:21 was written by a woman?
9:35 Very good post. I'm 8:51 but sure I will get blamed for your post.
9:35 (9:38)
You guys are the ones who seem to want to know so badly. Give Mrs. Henson a call. The shortest line between two points is what? A straight line. Call her.
Wrong. Male here. What difference does it make? I had hoped yopu were over the gender confusion of the past.
I see same old BS going on here.
Will you people please try to stay on the subject. Smart answers don't help anyone. With everyone signing anonymous you never know if one of them has a lot of screws loose in their brain and you know what happens when pushed to far.
I know this post isn't on the subject but this needs to stop. when you don't have a good thing to say just read and go count to 100 and try to get over what was said. Smart elec answers are childish.
Now if a certain individual thinks certain people should be called to answer certain questions, should not that person make the call?
We all know that our County government and the financial management office are not the most efficient, so is it really helpful CG to funnel a ton of calls from different citizens to these people who already seem to be struggling to perform their duties with out walking on a line of abuse of power and lack of respect for the citizens.
I say we appoint CG to call all government officials and public servants that he/she believes we should call for answers. If we only have one person calling and then posting their findings here a more informative blog may be maintained and minimal interference into county operations will be seen, except for their own chat and play time.
After all, would not the county government rather have questions asked by their cheerleaders and avid supporters rather than the citizens they so despise and would rather spit on that fulfill their oath of office.
Is every one with me on this? CG is now appointed to make all phone calls to the government officials and government workers whom he/she recommends we call for answers. And as CG will be the first to tell you, I mean the only one to tell you the findings they post will be 100% accurate and truthful with no need to question any thing further because he/she is a, well you know the rest.
2:39
I see you got off work early. Welcome back.
Here's what I think. Those people who seem to want the answers so badly are the ones who need to call the various officials in question. That's the best and quickest way to have their concerns addressed. That is, unless they would rather try to stir up more trouble on this blog.
As a Christian gentleman, I am not so inclined, so you will need to appoint someone else. Oh, I have an idea. Why doesn't your l;ittle group appoint you to that position?
County government would much rather hear from you since you have questions.
Is everyone with you on that (all two or three of you)?
Mr Lanier, I'm sorry if I upset your apple cart. I did read my comment and if you would have read it as carefully you would have understood that the last part of my comment was in response to Mr. O'Rielly whom you referenced.
"Smarmy remarks", really? Was there anything in my comment that you can actually point to that was "smarmy", did I write anything that was personally critical of you?
I tried to respond to your claims with factual information obviously you had nothing to criticize those facts so you make a personal attack
then claim a concern for the way others are treated here.
Perhaps you might take a few moments and re=read my comments then point out the part that was not relevant to the things you posted. As for staying on topic I believe that the topic of this thread was about the County Audit. The point is if you must criticize try to at least have something legitimate to criticize.
CG, then you need to shut up because as you have stated before you are only on here to disrupt and the previous examples that county commissioners and government employees have set is one that only welcomes questions from friends and families. They just do not seem to have answers or an ability to contain themselves in a professional manner around citizens they have prejudices or personal dislikes and who express legitimate concerns.
You have a choice to do as you would advise others or to continue to show your bitterness towards those you are jealous. Ask yourself, what would Jesus do? Work with others to find the truth or allow bitterness to consume him and attack others with stones in an attempt to have the truth shielded because the truth may be ugly?
And by the way, what shift do I work since you assume, and we know what that makes you, I am off work early?
wab
Are you not making a personal attack by making light of the "smarmy" typo? Or is only a personal attack when someone says something you don't agree with? Can you see the hypocrisy there?
4:32
When did I say I was only here to "disrupt"? Once again, those are your words and not mine. Oh, and I would ask you that same question. What would Jesus do when it comes to name-calling and the personal attacks I see on this blog? Christ teaches us through His word that we should not be bitter and jealous. Excuse me, but that's what I have tried to point out to you guys so many times.
Exactly who is trying to 'shield' the truth as you so mistakenly charge? That gets pretty close to the lie one ofg you people told on me that I willfully go along with wrongdoings.
Again, is there an issue you want to discuss or do we keep going round and round?
Why, you never discuss any issues and only state your disillusioned opinion of yourself? You only attack and when people call you on it you direct the conversation in a personal attack against Barrett. Is Barrett the measuring stick to which you compare yourself as you have tried to justify your actions of boasting your Christianity and ask others if it is alright for Barrett to do so, even though we have never read of his boasts like yours?
In your own words you are not going to let any one get away with anything on this blog. But you never bring any valid argument or argument that pertains to the subject being discussed, only name calling and attacks like you accuse others.
So why don't you do every one a favor and discuss the issues instead of your preconceived self- righteousness.
Do you think it right for the county attorney to skip meetings that are scheduled. Don't you think the taxpayers have a right to know if they are being billed for that time? Don't you think the citizens of this county have a right to discuss in public their concerns with out fear of attack? If you do not then you should never post on this blog again.
Here ya go barrett, straight from your reply to me "Your suggestion to ride a bike is so typical of the arrogance of the elite tree hugging community. Sorry but riding a bike to work, the grocery or church in the rain or snow just isn't on my agenda. I know it's done in Europe but thankfully at least for the moment
this isn't Europe. By the way you are aware that several thousand people died from hypothermia in Europe this year because their solar power could not provide the needed heat." Since Billo didn't post on here, I can only infer you were responding to me.I guess you make so many smooth replies it gets kinda hard to keep up with them. Oh btw, the pinapple remark has to be without a doubt the most stupid line ever, since "Read my lips,no new taxes" at least.
Oh yeah, I seldom make mistakes when usin' vokabulery.
smarmy A certain attitude often accompanied by a squinty look and a superior smile that makes you instantly hate a person. Similar to snobby.
7:20 It looks like CG may have revealed himself by commenting on what he considered to be a "typo" in Mr. Lanier's comment. Why would he think it was a typo unless he wrote it or he was so anxious to criticize that he didn't bother to check it.
To Mr Lanier, I apologize for using the term "your" instead of "the" as I had intended. It was much like your misuse of the term "supper" in your comment, "Try to stop letting your supper inflated ego alienate the few people on here just trying to have relevant discussions about the topics". I understand that everyone makes mistakes at times.
I do expect it was merely an oversight that you failed to point out something specific in my post that was particularly "Smarmy". By the way I would not normally point out mistakes in spelling but your comment, "Oh yeah, I seldom make mistakes when usin' vokabulery." was just too funny.
Your 11:10 comment explaining the word smarmy was way off base as the meaning has nothing to do with hate
except in the perverted heart of the overtly prejudiced.
"smarmy" actually means
"revealing or marked by a smug, ingratiating, or false earnestness
of low sleazy taste or quality"
Hate formed from a first impression can be very detrimental to all people.
I see CG in his 3:59 post thinks I posted while at work. He's not near as smart as he thinks. There are no computers around where I'm working for me to check the blog.
7:33
Outrageous! Are you that stupid?
I never accused you of posting while at work. Go back and read my post.
wab
I have never in my life seen such arrogance. It is my opinion that you are the most hypocritical person in Giles County. I really don't see how you deal with looking at yuourself in the mirror.
There's absolutely no call for your smart-aleck and condescending responses. It just seems your time would be better spent trying to convert people to Christ. After all, is that not your "profession"?
If I have revealed anything, it's my distaste for arrogant and morally dishonest people. Think about it.
7:54 Why do you hide when throwing stones?
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I'm not the one bearing a bucket of rocks.
7:54 looks like a nerve was hit. Since you have provide, as usual, nothing specific that show my supposed hypocrisy I'll just say this is not the first time you've been wrong.
As for looking in the mirror I'll just combine the thoughts of Joe Namath and Mac Davis and say, I can't wait to look in the mirror because I get more handsome everyday. If you weren't so full of hate you too could be pretty.
As for my profession I have had several, but now I profess to being retired and doing just what I want to but thanks for your concern.
Sorry b, wrong again. My use of the word supper was not a mistake.I was referring to the last supper when describing your inflated ego. You seem to believe you're right up there with JC by the tone of the majority of your replies. Better than most and never wrong(at least in your mind). I thought surely someone as quick on the uptake as you would have gotten that immediately. That dissapoints me much more than you upsetting my apple cart. That thang took hours to load. Oops, I seeemed to have made some mistakes in my spelling. Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got to go turn some of this wine into water.
CG always has an answer why he didn't say that.
I'm sorry CG it was off work early not posting while at work. Either way you still wasn't as smart as you thought. I didn't post the post you refered too.
wab
Yes, you are now doing just what you want to do. That is my real concern. That is, the trouble you have caused in Giles County.
Your ego is incredible.
I thought supper was a misspelling to. Still don't get the connection.
or should I have said too=also
A lesson needs to be learned.
Do not get upset with people or situations.
They are both powerless with you reaction.
Well, I guess that ends any hope of an intelligent dialogue with Mr Lanier as it seems he has used his last active brain cell to sarcastically degrade both the Last Supper of Christ and Jesus Christ.
Too bad.
Well hell 10:47, it doesn't really matter. What the majority of the people on here think of understand or don't isn't gonna get through to B or his compadres.When you're as sure as he is that you're always right, you can smack them in the face with the truth and they'll still find a way to refute it.
You are so right b. Besides, I really don't feel right having a battle of wits with an unarmed man such as yourself. Just doesn't seem fair and it's certainly not a challange
When I first read Ray Lanier's comments I only guessed it might be a guy I knew from high school. After reading the last few things he wrote I know it's the same jerk, loser that graduated from Richland in 1982 a year before me. One date with him almost made me start liking girls. Guess some things don't ever change.
Hey 4:52, long time no see. Oh wait, I still don't see cause you're one of the brave and mighty Anonymous ones.I can guarantee that if you really know me there's is no way on God's green earth that you will post your real name, not after posting the lie you just did. Please, prove me wrong. I promise there will be a little something in it for you. Perhaps a lesson in what happens to chickens when you've fed them all you're going to.See ya around, I hope.
I got on old yearbook out and it suddenly came back to me. You were than fat,smelly chick no one liked.I always had a soft spot for underdogs. I do remember our pity date. I'm really sorry you didn't emjoy it as much as i did. I'll have to say, you were about the cheapest date I ever went on. I believe Alpo was only about .40 cents a can back then. Thanks for the memories.
Ray Lanier that is the most despicable disgusting thing i have ever read on here. You not only threaten a poster you then demean that person in the most sexist pig language imagined. It's no wonder they thought you were a jerk and loser.
Excellently stated 9:18
wab
Did you also retire from being a Christian? Just wondering.
6:10 did you retire from being intelligent?
7:03
Better hurry; you're going to be late for work. Have a nice day.
Ray Lanier if that is your real name you should be ashamed. no matter what might have happened or didn't happen 30 years ago what you said was way beyond reasonable, it was disgusting.
I hope those comments will be deleted
and you apologize to that woman and everyone else for your childish sexist attack.
2:19 Does CG's name start with a B? You sure described him to a T.
To 9:18 and Rachal, my most sincere apologies if I offended either on of you with my remarks.The simple truth of the matter is I did not date anyone while I was in high school. The poster claiming that I went out with them was lying to the nth degree. I can only surmise it was because I had said something on here that hurt the feelings of one of their friends. I have my doubts that it was even a woman or I would never have responded in such a way. As for the threat, I never did any such thing. I always turned my chickens loose when I was done feeding them. As with most folks on here, it was my natural reaction to defend myself when maliciously lied about. I hope yall understand.
Ray
You are right.
Thanks 7:51. Man, it doesn't take but a second to get hung out here like a nascar driver trying to pass by himself. Free speech my ass.
And before yall jump on me about my language, I was referring to my ass out in the barn, behind the fence, eating hay.
I wonder why Barrett ain't treated the same way as Ray when he defends hhisself or does something really dumb? Before you jump on me with all kinds of stuff I ain't a big Barrett just wonder about the double standard.
I do not understand why people think that freedom of speech does not come with responsibility. If you do not want people to think you are the most ignorant thing on here, besides CG, write responsibly.
9:49
I agree. I'm the one these two or three like to criticize for being a follower of Christ and yet, they have no problem with barrett professing the same thing. You bet there's a double standard.
Because all you do on here is profess your Christianity and try to redirect any post regarding issues of government with personal attacks. Get help.
cg When has Barrett got on here and said over and over and over he is a follower of Christ like you do? I've heard he use to prach but retired from it now. I hope he is still a follower of Christ but that sin't any of my business. He doesn't try to shout it from the roof top. that don't make others want to be a christian. God knows what is in anyone's heart. If asked if you are a christian, tell them yes.
I wondered how long it would take before you popped off on the thread congrualating Glenda Briggs.
11:12 (11:27)
I only profess my Christianity in defense of the "personal attacks" by you guys which was spawned from a deliberate lie that was told on me.
I never said that barrett gets on here and claims Christ over and over and over. I think those are your words again.
I don't shout anything from the roof tops. I merely defend myself. Why can't you guys just let it go?
Oh, by the way, I haven't said one word about Mrs. Biggs. Again, you are wrong.
Is there an issue you want to discuss or do we just keep this up? You should know by now that I won't sit by and let you insult me. Have a nice day.
Can't you just take your own advice and let it go CG?
12:24
Well, here you are again. What a laugh.
Sure, I'll be glad to let it go as soon as there's no further need to defend myself.
cg Did they say you said anything against Mra. Briggs. I read it as you had to say something you think as cute.
1:22
Is there an issue you would like to see discussed, or would you rather continue your foolish game?
When you can discuss an issue I will be glad to. You've never discussed an issue.
Ray,since you know so much about Alpo,is that your favorite dish? maybe liver and cheese. we can see why you didn't date in high school.
did you date cg later on? which one was he and which was she?
7:46, I never said I ate alpo, just knew what it costs. Perhaps you could tell me what it taste like since you suggested liver and cheese. Sounds tasty.
7:46
Yours was a nasty post so typical of those that are designed to hurt people who are not in the "good graces" of the few individuals who thought they could use this blog as a weapon against people they either dislike or resent.
Shame on you. I will be watching to see if barrett will delete it. Why? It's because you just suggested some sort of homosexual relationship involving Mr. Lanier I'm sure he will appreciate that.
I am the one you guys laugh at for proclaiming Christ, and I certainly don't appreciate it. It's low-life and low-down mean. But you knew that, didn't you?
You guys criticize anonymous posts. Why didn't you put your name at the end of this one?
Thanks 9:31. Evidently you're the only one that thought my apology was sincere. It is a shame that folks (including myself) have mean streaks that are so easily brought out.Have a great weekend.
Ray
I feel confident that the nasty post would have already been deleted had the same suggestion been made about one of these guys.
I think this blog has been quite successful in bringing out the worst in us all. I include myself in that criticism.
Take care.
I guess I must be from a very old school. I didn't understand 7:46's post.
CG I agree theis blog bring out the worse in people including you and me.
Now I will go google Aplo and see if I can understand that post.
1:23
I believe I did include myself in that criticism, so whjy did you feel the need to repeat it?
It is funny how some choose to blame an inanimate object, like this blog for their own actions. Does the blog hold a gun to your head and tell you to log on and and do the very things you claim you despise, like adding to this despicable blog.
But most people with the exception of a few would like to be informed to what the mainstream local news will not write or report on. For example, when Mrs. Garner felt the need to explain in the paper why Terry was hired in the financial management office and not one reporter can ask if he meets any educational requirements? And when do county employees get explanations in the paper as to why they were hired unless there is a need to justify there hiring.
Because of county employees and elected local officials associations with the paper, is this some of the reason prevalent issues are not brought to the public. Will you do me a favor, CG and call and ask them for me. (I know it is the only opposing remark I will get, with the exception of a personal attack)
Obviously it is not a concern of the commissioners so I guess it should not be a concern of the citizens.
It just shouldn't be important to you 3:29 because you aren't very important to anyone else. Your bad attitude and jealousy have caused this reaction. Maybe you can redeem yourself in the future? I doubt your personality will let that happen. I can only hope that you wise up or shut up.
9:31; I can't see where 7:46 called anyone a homosexuall. I read it several times. Are you dreaming that you are one? We cna certianly see why you did not date in school. I did not call you one either,so don't twist my words.
6:34
Go back and read the 7:46 post again. Pay particular attention to the last two senteces to Ray Lanier (a man) to Christian gentleman (a man) that read "Did you date CG later on? Which one was the he and which was she?" You can't see a reference to homosexuality? Granted, nobody was actually called a homosexual, but the implication is clearly there. If that's not what it meant, please explain. Thank you.
Don't you think the post would have already been deleted had the reference been made to barrett and one of his acquaintances?
but isn't cg a female? There has been nothing provided that proves differently.
6:55,The word homosexual WAS NOT used at all in that post and none of us know the true gender of either one of you. Lots of girls hang out together and so do boy have friends they run with. He did not call you homo but it looks like you pushing being one. So go on tell the truth. We have no proof of what either one of you are.
You better hope your identity is never revealed 8:08.
8:08, I bet you got a purty mouth.
7:36
Are you really that stupid. Of course I'm a man. Otherwise, it would be very difficult to be a gentleman. It's unfortunate that you can't accept the fact that I'm a Christisn as well as a gentleman.
Is there anything you would like to discuss? I hope this thing is shut down before someone gets into serious trouble.
8:08
Would you be so kind as to explain to the audience what was meant by the last two lines of the 7:46 post? The writer knew that Ray Lanier as well as a gentleman are both male. Don't make excuses. Just answer the question. What did it mean?
I wrote 7:46 and even I CAN NOT find homosexual anywhere in it. I have never heard that speaking of ones gender DOES NOT say they are homosexual.I don't know either one of you and don't care to meet you.
Why do you take something and keep on and on about it. Since I don't know either one of how can I know what gender either one of you are?
What is so wrong about asking a question?
I made a mistake in the second sentence at 1:50;it should say that speaking or asking about ones gender does not make them a homsexual. You are the ones that automaticly came up with that word. I DID NOT!!!! Get over it!
3:18
Just answer the question. What was 7:46 suggesting? Don't make excuses. Thank you.
7:46 asked a simple question. If you can't see that, then get over it. I've answered the question. You can read can't you? I am not making excuses, so drop it. I can't believe how stupid you are to keep on and on. For the last time I did not call anyone a homosexual, but it looks like I may have start.
cg please let it alone.7:46 has explained it to you .How many times now? No wonder you are called the enabler you just will not shut up. You just love to stir up trouble don't you? We all have had enough of you.
CG , why don't you drop it?
I'll give this one last try and then I'm done. The poster was clearly asking if I had dated cg.I quote his post"did you date cg later on? which one was he and which was she?" The inference was quite clear to anyone that isn't trying to take up for the poster. "It" was implying that two guys dated, one took the male role while the other took the female.They wanted to know which was which. To those of you who refuse to see this, I wish b would provide some construction paper and crayons and maybe I could draw a clearer picture (a couple of stick figures go along way with moronic imbeciles). I have lived around here all my life and it's no trouble at all to find me.Perhaps I could explain better in person. Until that happens, or doesn't, I'm done with you nit-picking,stone-skulled,narrow minded idiots that would argue with a fence post about it being a fence post. For goodness sakes,at least be a little more imaginative.
6:29
How would you like it if someone had accused you of the same thing? As for enabler, that AGAIN is an allen barrett lie that you guys just keep bringing up. Why can't you just drop that?
7:46 asked a question for sure. He wanted to know which of us was the he and which was the she. And you can't see a problem with that?
Ray
Don't let these people run you off. That's exactly what they want.
Ray and CG, I'm sorry you are having to go throw this stupidy.
Some people jut can't grow up. they like to hit back at you.
You see now how Mr. Hughes felt when Terry Harwell lost his cool.
It's a shame people have to act this way.
To CG. Look, you are an enabler of wrongdoing that is no lie and there is a long line of specifics to prove it. I listed a long line of examples where you either supported or enabled wrongdoing and asked that if anything I listed wasn't true give a reason it's not true. You offered and later confirmed that "the only defense I have is I'm a Christian gentleman". That is as unacceptable as proof as it would be were I to say the same thing in defense of myself against your often stated charges. What, pray tell is the difference? Here is something for you to consider, someone on here implied that you were a homosexual and that caused you to get upset, a normal reaction, but when Terry Harwell called Bob Hughes a "faggot" you said his actions were justified because bob had somehow provoked him. Did you somehow provoke the anonymous poster that implied you were a homosexual? Is making an implication on this blog that someone is a homosexual worse than yelling it in a very explicit and public way? Your lack of condemnation of Commissioner Harwell's behavior only enables more behaviors in that line.
One other thing is that to date not once have I read one comment that made fun of your Christianity.
What has been critized is the way you have tried to use that Christianity as a cover for your lack of action. I congratulate you for being a Christian, I admire anyone who has honestly examined the evidence and accepted the Truth, but in no way does simply calling oneself a Christian translate into evidence they can't do wrong or enable the wrong doing of others. I know a number of Christians who have no problem with abortions. That doesn't make them less a Christian only less obedient in the same way of a Christian who happens to be a homosexual, or an adulterer or a thief or murderer. Being an enabler of wrongdoing has little to do with being a Christian but much with the way one reacts to the wrongdoing. To actively oppose wrongdoing is a choice made against it, while a passive or silent opposition is approval. To paraphrase and old but accurate quote, "All it takes for evil to prevail is for good men to remain silent".
To Mr. Lanier.
When a person does what he believes is right and publically identifies with those actions they will be criticized.
Sometimes that criticism will be justified but mostly it will simply be a reaction born in the ineptness of the criticizer’s unwillingness to take actions or be responsible. Gossip and mean spiritedness will be their weapons fired from the coward’s position of anonymity.
Try to ignore the lies and focus on the truth, it will not make it less painful but will be more productive.
6:26, I ain't going anywhere, I've already got a butt groove in my chair so I'm comfortable enough. You hang in there as well.
7:26, Thank you for you sympathy.
Mr. Barrett, there is much truth and (gaaaa....I hate to say it) wisdom in what you say.The majority of people are easily distracted by lies,which are often their purpose. You know,of course,that I probably won't agree with you on anything else
I've been looking back over post to see what made someone make a bad remark to Mr. Lanier.
I found a post I want to reply to. Doesn't have anything to do with Mr. Lanier
To the poster of
Tuesday, March 06, 2012 8:57:00 AM
Why is nothing ever said about Vicki Harwell not getting elected for Mayor? You are always bringing up Mr. Barretts defeat.
The mayor wasn't voted om by just the 7th District all of Pulaski got to vote in that one.
Mr. Ray, I apologize if my commets were taken wrong and it seems that they were. I cannot and will not apologize to the fruit cake enabler. We still have no idea who is. If it would shutup and get of of here it would be nice. If all of you would send to ask "it" get off here, "it" could get a little of the message.
Mr. Lanier, I wouldn't expect you or anyone else to agree with me unless I could prove I was right, in fact i'd be disappointed if you did.
Communication is an exchange of ideas when done appropriately everyone gains.
5:12
I see you just can't resist promoting the lie allen barrett told on me that I enable wrong. It's bad enough that he did that, but even worse that he chose not to delete the post that suggested a homosexual relationship.
By the way, "we" don't know who you are either, do we?
I'm still waiting for you to show me the word homosexal in my post. We still don't know who or what you are. You are going to keep on and get name calling really started.You can't wait can you?
enabler shut up and and go home. we don't need your selfrightous attitude on here. if you would shut up about yourself,EVERYONE would leave you alone. think about it or can you even think?
When is Terry Harwell going to apolizge for calling Hughes a faggott?
8:27
I would think he might apologize when Mr. Hughes apologizes for his role in the altercation. Had he (Hughes) not started it, there would have been no problem.
Who will be next? Let's see; how about Tommy Campbell or Mrs. Coleman? Isn't it about time to go after them again?
How did Hughes start it? I did not see Hughes attacking any one, only filming a public function on our public square and then being attacked. Certainly you are not suggesting Mr. Hughes did not have a right to film on a public side walk our elected officials, who according to the news were in violation of the fire code? I'm sure if Mr. Hughes did any thing wrong he would be the first to apologize. He apologized in the paper for letting a fowl word escape after Terry attacked him. It seems to me you have something very personal against Mr. Hughes. Maybe you can explain it.
Think about it if you can think. Maybe Mr. Lanier said something that made the poster say what he did. We know everyone is sick of CG abd his silly comments. Wonder when he will discuss the issues.
As long as Cg cries about the post about him and Mr. lanier I will bring up what Mr. Harwell said at the chili cook off. Now CG you think, when you stop so will I.
Don't go saying WAB started this, you did. WAB does start a thread, but you can't say why the thread is wrong.
10:16 (7:55)
What would you do if you were, for example, holding a yard sale and someone came up and started filming you? I don't think you would like it one bit. I saw the video, and it was quite clear to me that Mrs. Harwell was in the spotlight for the filming. Had she been my wife, I would have quickly put an end to that, and I believe you would have as well. How can you defend that?
No, it was 7:46 who started the thing about Ray Lanier and myself, and I am absolutely stunned that the post was not deleted. I think it would have been deleted had it been about you and barrett. It's low-down dirty, and someone ought to be ashamed.
7:55
It's game on then. You just can't stand it that someone takes issueswith you guys.
Think about it this way. Were it not for me, you would have nothing to do.
Issues? Are there any you want to discuss?
11:26 When have you ever discussed issues? You can't stand it when others take issues with you. What a laugh you are. How old are you 12?
As for the post about you and Mr. Lanier I've seen post worse than that. One weekend the person posting must of been drunk.
You must of been the one that posted how you disliked homesexuals.
Another thing, You can say you are a gentleman, that proves nothing. You post anonymous just like me and most of the people on this blog.
I don't think you would have anything to do if people didn't post back to you. Think about that.
Monday at 10 pm a post was made for us to start talking about Mrs. Coleman and Tommy Campbell. Anybody know anything about them? I don't think they have acted like Terry Harwell.
11:46
Nobody said start talking about Tommy Campbell and Mrs. Coleman. A question was simply asked if tyhey would be next to be crucified on this blog.
9:24 Go back and watch the video. It was a public function so your yard sale argument is as silly as you. Vicky was only the focus of the video when she mouthed off at Hughes and ordered Terry to attack.
The actions were that of white trash as opposed to elected officials and the Pulaski voters saw it and sent a message to Vicky it would not be tolerated. If Terry runs for re-election he will find out the same.
12:46 I would guess he saw the writing on the wall and wanted the job in Finance Department. Only way he would soon be in county business. The question is did he know this job would soon be opened when he voted to keep it?
12:46 (2:21)
Did you want the job for ,yourself? Is that why you are bellyaching and whining?
Since Garner said they were going to have to hire a new employee in the commission meeting before they voted; if he was listening then he knew.
I have a job thank you. I just hate for my tax dollars to be wasted with the hiring of the least qualified best fit employees.
Are you the one in charge of hiring, is that why you are so defensive?
Why don't you stop crying and give the new employee a chance? Why cause all this grief? Besides, how do you know the new employee isn't qualified? I think you just can't stand it coz you have no say in who gets hired.
I will bellyach and whine as long as you do cg. That's my right. You should talk about bellaching and whinning, you do a lot of it.
I will come back at you as long as you jeep crying because everone don't see things your way.
9:24 When you said, in reference to Vicki Harwell that, "Had she been my wife, I would have quickly put an end to that, and I believe you would have as well", were you speaking of homicide or suicide? Both seem reasonable under the circumstances.
7:25
Well, here you are on yet another thread trying your best to get something stirred up. Have you ever honestly asked yourself who has caused you to be so full of hate and jealousy? You need to stop drinking his kool-aid and begin thinking for yourself.
Nobody suggested homicide. You knew exactly what I meant by putting an end to that scene at the chili cook-off. I realize that you are trying to impress your one or two buddies on here, but that REALLY made you look stupid.
What a shamwe it is that there are people out there who think like you do.
7:53 Just how would you put a stop to it without ending up in jail?
Talk mighty big don't you.
That is what is wrong on this blog you stirring up trouble.
I still think Mr. McAlister wouldn't of had to get a lawyer if you had kept your big mouth shut.
Maybe you are his lawyer or paying for it. I think the tax payers will pay for his lawyer even if Barrett should win.
8:30
Well, here you are again spewing your venom. No, it is YOU who has been causing this trouble all along.
I don't know Mr. McAlister personally, but I will tell you this. He didn't need my encouragement to get a lawyer.
You asked about how I would have dealt with the chili cook-off scenario. Let me just say that I would never allow someone to walk up and start insulting my wife. What would you have done?
If the taxpayers are out anything on the McAlister trial, I think you are trying to put the blame on the wrong person. And I think barrett should also have to pay the court costs when he loses.
6:04 Specifically what did Hughes say to Vicky that was insulting. I have watched the video and have seen nothing to support your accusation about Hughes. It does seem you have something personal against Hughes and keep trying to defame his reputation in a malicious way. Since you continue with your lies that every one can see in the video please explain your attacks on Hughes.
8:51 you ask the impossible. 6;04 can not be reasoned with they are content having their head up their rear and ignoring every factual or reasonable comment because they are proud to be part of the problem, it's their only accomplishment in life.
8:51 (8:57)
That's a lie. I am not trying to defame Mr. Hughes at all. I have met him and find him to be quite intelligent and personable. However, I do not believe what he did with respect to the Harwells was right. I would have become angry myself had someone walked up to my wife with a camcorder. Wouldn't you?
Are you resoonding to your own posts now?
Responding.
5:48 You were trying to defame Hughes and every one read it. You stated Hughes insulted her and now you are back peddling. You now state that you will take care of Hughes if he ever films your wife at a public function. That reads as a threat.
6:01
I am now firmly cinvinced that there is either something wrong with your mind or that you just need drama to keep you stimulated. If the latter is true, I can't help but wonder why you haven't asked yourself why you are so resentful and jealous. Find the root, and I believe you will be able to see just who keeps you so upset all the time. Doesn't it bother you that you can let someone tell you how to think, who to hate, etc?
No, I was not trying to defame Mr. Hughes. You would like to make it look like that, but we both know it's not true. According to your logic, I would be out trying to destroy anyone who did something I thought to be unwise. How twisted is that?
I never said I would "take care of Hughes". Are you completely off your riocker? I said I would be angry if SOMEONE (didn't say Hughes)walked up and started filming my wife.
The more you talk, the more I am convinced that you are not quite right in the head. Either that, or you are just a very spiteful person.
Again, is there an issue you would like to discuss?
Your words from march 13th 9:24:
What would you do if you were, for example, holding a yard sale and someone came up and started filming you? I don't think you would like it one bit. I saw the video, and it was quite clear to me that Mrs. Harwell was in the spotlight for the filming. Had she been my wife, I would have quickly put an end to that, and I believe you would have as well. How can you defend that?
Your words 10.00 pm march 12:
I would think he might apologize when Mr. Hughes apologizes for his role in the altercation. Had he (Hughes) not started it, there would have been no problem.
Your words March 14, 2012 6:04:00 AM:
You asked about how I would have dealt with the chili cook-off scenario. Let me just say that I would never allow someone to walk up and start insulting my wife. What would you have done?
If you did not state that you would attack Hughes for filming what did you mean by put a stop to it when he is not doing any thing illegal?
When you said Hughes insulted Vicky and started the whole thing but provided nothing to support your accusations, even when asked, what did you mean.
You defended Terry's behavior in calling Hughes names but expected yourself to be treated differently or did you mean something different?
If you do not mean what you write then stop posting because you did write libelous statements about Hughes and a threat if certain situations arise that Hughes can not be aware. Does Hughes have the right to find out who is trying to defame him and continues with the threats? The police really should look into this.
9:50
When will you stop playing this game of gotcha with me? I never threatened Mr. Hughes, and you know it. I didn't call him names, and you also know that. If you will read another of my posts, you will see that I said he is a friendly and personable individual.
I never said I would have laid hands on Mr. Hughes. Oh, you would love to make it look like that in yet another effort to be a troublemaker, but it's just not there. But you can bet that I would have put an end to the situation, even if I had to resort to calling on a police officer. Let me tell you again. I would bnever allow anybody to walk up and start insulting my wife.
You bet I defended Terry's behavior, because he was doing what most any man would have done under the same circumstances. I know he may have said something in anger that he couldn't take back, but we ALL have done that at one time or another.
Look, I'm not going to go on and on trying to explain myself to a person who either lacks the mental faculties to grasp simple concepts or simply chooses not to do so. I think you are a troublemaker of the worst sort, and it's just a shame that you just keep on and on and on and on and on doing your best to get something started.
Hey, why don't you go to the police station today and turn me in? Go right ahead. I have nothing whatsoever to fear. At least I will then know who YOU are.
7:03 What a brave man you are to challenge someone to go to the police station and turn you in knowing they can't because you still hide like a coward behind the skirts of anonymous. If I was your wife I would sure hope I didn't have to be defended by you. I guess you could shout insults and threats from behind the door.
Anonymous said...
7:03 What a brave man you are to challenge someone to go to the police station and turn you in knowing they can't because you still hide like a coward behind the skirts of anonymous.
Does no one else see the humor in "anonymous" calling "anonymous" a coward for being "anonymous".My,my, this just keeps getting better and better.
Ray, Your are right this whole blog just keeps getting better and better.
I'm wondering if no one has thought about what happens when a mental (some have been thought as that) keeps getting pushed what they could go off their rocker and do.
All of us anonymous are not free from being found out. The person that finds this out is in trouble if they tell who we are. Think what if they find out and go after the person they don't like. Sure they will bei n trouble them. but the person they don't like could be dead. People please think and stop this childishness.
It doesn't matter who gets the last post in.
What is legally wrong with anyone going around and videoing an event? I've seen people doing this at a lot of things. They want to remember or tourist go around videoing what they see.
Why Mr. Hughes was doing that I don't know or care. It just wasn't illegal.
But Terry's physical assault on Mr. Hughes was illegal.
7:03 It is hard to understand exactly what you mean when all we have are your words to go by and you say you do not mean what you write. If you would have ended it, like you state without laying a hand on Hughes what exactly would you do, use a gun, a knife or some other weapon? There is only one way to take what you continue to write and that is as a physical threat against Hughes.
And since Hughes was doing nothing illegal, threatening, or insulting but you condone the attack on Hughes or in other words the illegal activity, and would resort to illegal activity if Hughes happens to film your wife at a public function, what does that make you?
7:03 Why do't you stop playing gotcha games with them?
I fully understand and appreciate why many people must post on here as anonymous and I have no problem with most of those who post as anonymous.
What I find disgusting and very cowardly is when people choose to make personal attacks and then hide under the anonymous canopy. That person is not only a coward but has no moral character.
This trashy blog needs to be shut down immediately.
Maybe your closed mind just needs to be opened 6:05.
Why do you keep reading it if it's so trashy, maybe the same reason you watch soaps and racy TV shows and read tantalizing books.
6:46
It just occurred to me that this trashy blog has become a battle of wits between you and me. It would die quickly were it not for us. Perhaps it's your job to keep this up so the blog won't die? Is it? I'm just asking. What a joke.
If this was a battle of wits you'd only be half involved.
9:13 Love your post. I thought he said there was two or three posting against him. Now he thinks only one. What a joke he is.
Wonder if he would didcuss any issues?
My turn, my turn,...........oh wait, I just remembered I don't have anything to say. Give me a minute I'm sure I'll think of something profound. Go ahead, talk amongst yourselves. Oh yea, there it comes. I'm not choosing sides in the video situation but I would have to say that if someone was ONLY videoing my wife specifically and it was making her uncomfortable, I would make the person cease and desist, if she ASKED me to.Short of homicide(way too much paperwork involved in homicide) I would do whatever was necessary to accomplish this. That is not a threat, mind you, just a by-product of the way i was raised.Men protect and women balance the check book. Type at yall soon.
Mr Lanier if the scenario was as you describe and only my wife was being videoed I would agree with you but as the tape clearly shows Bob was filming a number of people along the street as he walked down the sidewalk.
This was not about being videoed it was about being caught in outright violation of the fire code which Mrs Harwell and others just weeks earlier used to prevent Bob from
having the same kind of event at his restaurant. Not much has been said about that part but it was a starting point.
Ray
Exactly. I have said the same thing about defending my own wife. But be careful. They might accuse you of threatening like they did me.
From what I could tell, Mr. Hughes DID stop at the Harwells' booth and started asking Mrs. Harwell questions while filming HER. I would not have tolerated that either.
better watch the video again. I just watched it. I wondered if the man and woman I first saw is mad because they got filmed. Then you see the Harwells daughters and other setting down. Bow we get to Harwell's booth and see the chili pot. Hey it's a chilli cook off why not show it. Then someone has to tell Terry they are filming the winner. Vickie looks aroung and says she has a permit... then she goes off. Here comes beig bad John. I'm thinking of the song it's Terry.
My wife could take care of herself. I might have to pull her off who ever made her mad.
3:37
Who asked a question of whom first? No where in the video did Hughes address Vicky until he responded to her interruption of Hughes comment to the gentleman who inferred Hughes was with the Chili Cook -off.
I saw Vicky address Hughes by name, order instructions to Hughes and then ordered Terry to attack when Hughes asked her a question in response to her earlier statements.
Since we have established that your view of events is different than the proof that is in the video why do you keep attacking Hughes when he did nothing wrong or illegal nor did he do any of the things that you state would justify an attack? And why do you keep trying to justify your statements in an attempt to defame Hughes?
6:19
I think you just established that Hughes was asking Mrs. Harwell questions. Interesting.
I never attacked Hughes. I said he was friendly and personable but felt that he was wrong in what he did. Your charge that I am trying to defame him is a lie. What is so hard for you to understand about that? Do you just want to be contentious? Is that it? Why do you keep dragging this up?
Exactly, after she directed conversation towards Mr. Hughes. If some one called you by name and made comments to you would you respond to them? Would you expect to get attacked on a public street at a public event by elected officials, one who was campaigning for mayor of the city in which Mr. Hughes lives.
And you are continuing your written attacks on Mr. Hughes with the statement of lies.
So exactly what did Mr. Hughes do to warrant the attack. And stick to the facts, he was not in their yard at a yard sale and his attempt at conversation was in rebuttal to Vicky's comment. The attack occurred on Hughes on a public street at a public function. So why do you continue to enable wrong doing?
In addition Vicky states she had a permit but that was a lie that has been proven. If you had some one state a lie to you would you correct them? If so why do you think you should have a privilege you would deny others?
7:50
Why don't you go ask Mr. Hughes or Mr. Harwell and find out for yourself? Wouldn't that be better than trying to stir up trouble over something that happened two years ago?
I keep wondering why you just can't seem to let this go. What is it that seems to be driving your hatred? Is it the fact that Terry is a 7th District commissioner? Look, he's one of the three individuals the voters wanted, and it's just too bad if you are unhappy with their choices.
As for my "personal attacks" on Mr. Hughes, I believe I'm on record as saying I find him to be a friendly and personable guy who made a bad decision. I like Bob, but I do feel that the chili cook-off incident was an unfotunate event that could have been avoided.
I don't know anything about a permit. If Mrs. Harwell lied (I doubt that she did), I would say she then would be equally wrong were that a requirement the other folks had to get. Call and ask her.
It is a fact that Vicky lied. She did not have a permit that allowed her to violate the state fire ordinance. They even stated it on the news when they confirmed it with the state fire Marshall. But keep enabling the wrong doing of the Harwell's. Are you one of them because they seem to be able to do no wrong in your eyes?
10:38
I stand by what I said, and I am not an enabler of wrong. That is the same old lie allen barrett started on me. You are continuing to force me to keep reminding you, which makes the both of you look bad.
Now, as for Vicky, I would not defend her if she lied. How much plainer does that need to be for you?
Just reading the above post. Why call anybody when you can watch the video unless you are blind and see what's happen?
Has anyone but me ever wondered if CG was an only child the reason he wants everything his Way?
Thank goodness all only children aren't so spoiled that everything goes their way.
CG You like to say your enabling of wrong was a lie Allen Barrett started on you. I don't think that was Allen Barrett that just said you enabled wrong doing be going along with Vicki Harwell. Not the exact words but means the same.
11:52 your a liar and a back peddler. When some one calls you on your statements you deny them even when they are in black and white repeatedly. You have denied the video proof and denied the facts of what the news reported on and continue to claim Hughes was in the wrong.
All you have to do is call the state Fire Marshall and ask them under which circumstances does the issuance of a parade permit issued by the city council, which Vicky is a member, grant any exceptions to the state fire code of which Pulaski is to enforce? Or ask when a local Fire Marshal has the power to suspend the state fire code for an individual or group.
I saw Jimmy Thompson state this on the news but when the reporter called the State Fire Marshal stated it was not be suspended under any circumstances.
I called the state Fire Marshal to confirm the validity of the reporting and he told me that the state laws were the minimum laws and that they could not be suspended by any one for any reason.
If the fire code was enforced on Hughes business why is it not enforced for every one. I saw the Fire Marshal in the video in violation of the ordinance. I see people and businesses on the square grilling out all the time. I saw the klan grilling on the court house lawn not to long ago.
So why do you believe Hughes does not have the right to film those breaking the same laws that have been enforced on his business? So why do you continue with your silliness and try to now cast doubt on the truth when the truth has been reported by multiple sources.
3:12 (3:26)
Yesw, it was a lie when he told it and remains as such today. I never said it was barrett who called me an enabler when it comes to Mrs. Harwell. The point you miss is that it started with him.
As for the video, I looked at it and my perception of what happened does NOT make me a liar because of it.
Why should I call the fire marshall? You are the one who is so inteterested in it...not me.
What on earth is your problem? I have already stated that I would bnot defend Mrs. Harwell if she was breaking some law. I'm just telling you that I would not allow anyone, including you, to walk up with a camcorder and start filming and interrogating my wife. Got it?
For goodness sakes, don't you have anything to do?
The only doubt-casting I see is on your intelligence.
3:12 (3:26)
You really should take longer breaks between posts. Try some relaxation techniques, read the Bible, or go for a walk so you can collect your thoughts and be better equipped to present them. Just trying to help out.
4:48 Take your own advice.
Your crystal ball is broke. Both those post aren't mine.
4:44 Are you stating Bob Hughes was interrogating Vicky Harwell?
No one else saw any thing to resemble an interrogation. Asking a question of a person who just gave Mr. Hughes an order and was rude in interrupting Mr. Hughes addressing another person does not justify an interrogation.
So really what is your problem with Mr. Hughes?
6:28
It looked like Mr. Hughes was asking questions, and that seemed like an interrogation to me.
What is YOUR problem with the Harwells? Jealousy and resentment perhaps?
6:28 you are an absolute psycho to condone the way the Harwells acted. And if you think Mr. Hughes rebuttal to Vicky's haughtiness is an interrogation then you must be quite the daisy.
Lot's of daisy on this blog.
10:44
Jealousy and resentment can eat you up inside.
I'm certainly not jealous of CG, is anyone? What a laugh.
CG is a hypocritical fool totally committed to support wrongdoing by the Harwells. He refuses to see what's in front of him unless he can turn it into evil. He's even tried to take religion to a new low by perverting it to his way instead of to God's way. LOSER is all that can be said about someone so perverted.
10:27
You know what? The more you post, the less confidence I have in your being sane. You seem so full of hate, and I don't think you even realize where you got it. Resentment and jealousy are contagious.
No, I serve a risen Savior. That makes me a WINNER. You can't seem to stand that.
I think there a lot of people on here that see you for the self absorbed psychotic that you are.
12:00
But aren't those the same people who see how much you despise what I stand for?
Thank you for proving my point 12:59.
2:12
Wrong. You just proved mine. What a hoot.
So funny. The psycho at 3:30 is only happy when it gets the last post on every thread. I only wrote this to send their narcissistic obsessive compulsive disorder into a frenzy.
8:13
Well, aren't we busy spewing venom this morning? You really need a job.
Narcissistic and OCD? Where have I heard those diagnoses before? More importantly, where have you ehard them. Do you have clinical knowledge or have you yourself been a client?
Ok, go ahead. I know you must post a rebuttal.
I thought this thread was dead, now I see I just wasn't reading it.
What makes anyone be so childish they want the last post and be the topic of everything? Think!
9:35
Can you see the hypocrisy in your 'last" post?
Ok, your turn to get in the last word. Don't make it about me, and I will have nothing to say about it.
actually I wrote 8:13 because I truly believe you to be a sick and perverted individual but 9:35 was some one else making an observation and because you are so self absorbed you think every one is referring to you.
Does every post have to be about someone that acts like a child?
Only if the shoe fits he/she should wear it.
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