Why Are Non-Elected, Unaccountable To Taxpayers Being Allowed To Put The County In Financial Jeopardy?
Why are some non-elected people, who mostly answer to no one,
being allowed to make decisions that put both the city and county in financial
jeopardy? Why should the citizens of the county and city have to pay huge
amounts of tax dollars because of the bad, even stupid decisions made by these
unelected, unaccountable appointees?
At the 27 August County Budget Committee it was announced
that the county was now obligated to make over ten thousand dollars in past due
payments for a speculation building. This is only half the amount past due as the
city is committed to pay half. It was
also stated that over seven thousand dollars a month would be required from the
city and county to make payments on this property. That apparently does not include the
additional cost of insurance (wonder who carries that policy) and maintenance
(grass cutting, utilities etc).
Now, isn’t it reasonable that the county and city pay the
bills on a spec building they authorized to be built? Certainly, if they
actually authorized the building, they should pay the bills. This is the same
building that was illegally held by the EDC (Economic Development Committee)
from 2007 to 2011 when they were forced to turn the building over to the IDB
(Industrial Development Board).
Now here’s the rub. This building was leased and occupied
until November of 2012 without a single monthly payment being missed. In fact
over a million dollars was spent by the lease holder making the building
suitable for his use. Twelve employees had been hired and eleven more were
planned for. It seemed that the county had a very good tenant providing good jobs; so what happened? Keep in mind that no payments were missed or
late and no violations of the lease had taken place and that the person who had
leased the building practically begged everyone from the mayor to the problem
makers not to force him out. None the
less the appointed elites terminated the lease and forced the man to close his
business and leave town. A multi-million dollar lawsuit has now been filed and
the courts will eventually decide the matter and who ends up with the egg on
their collective faces. This lawsuit has
resulted in both the IDB and EDC each hiring separate attorneys in spite of the
fact that the City Attorney, last year
had drawn up papers that would have allowed the buy- out of the lease without a
lawsuit but the arrogance of small town minds refused.
Now all those Mr. Hayes, Mr. Rackley, Mr. Speer, Mayor Ford
and others that may have been involved in these decisions are standing free and
clear of any personal obligations while the taxpayers once again are left
holding a very large bag full of IOU’s.
Wonder why they waited until after the budget was approved
to announce that these new expenses would have to be paid from the budget,
could it possibly have been because the EDC and IDB and its leadership was
already being criticized for excessive spending and less than above board
dealings.
posted by Allen Barrett | 5:09 PM
156 Comments:
We have been Stonewalled again??
Such corruption! LOL
6:08, if the lol is indicative of sarcasm, then I'm afraid I don't understand your mindset. If this is CG, please my friend, read the posts again. What in the world would you call it except corruption. Hell man,, it's the very definition of corruption. The fact the Barrett is bringing this to our attention should have absolutely nothing to do with the outrage warranted concerning this total disregard for anyone that is a citizen if this county. I would say more, but I'm afraid my anger at this situation would cause me to say things I couldn't take back. Everyone needs to take notice of this and complain to your commissioners, whether it does any good or not.
Ray
Can I be one of the 5 signatures you and Ray could get on your qualifying papers to run for some political office! Lol!
Then you would have to double the handicapped parking spaces around the courthouse! Both are disabled and milking our system! Now who is the real crook!
Lol! You'd Probably catch the two of them hiding in a closet in the courthouse together doing the nasty! Fags!!!! Lol
Corruption is when you take something under deceitful conditions! Ray isn't that what you do every time you deposit your check from allof us hard working law abiding citizens? Freeloading Bastard!
Looks like WAB has stirred up a hornets nest this time based on the infantile comments being posted against him. It's money out of our pockets but the braindead don't have enough sense to understand they are being ripped off and the real crooks aren't Ray or Wab. When will people get fed up and see the real problem. I believe the real crooks are the same ones stealing from the taxpayers and posting the trash.
Looks like poor little Davy and Danny Poo are busy on the blog tonight.
Has anyone noticed all they want to do is attack Barrett and Ray. They can't tell why what he said isn't so. Because its true. They just hate it came out.
Some of these post need deleting then they will cry about that.
Delete them again.
I had considered deleting the gross hate speech but then decided to leave it so others can see the level of intelligence of those supporting this bad behavior which in some cases may be the very ones making those extremely costly and dumb decisions.
I don't support bad behavior I just don't support your hypocritical ass in anything you do or post! It is always lies!
I guess the mayor and aldermen are all liars then because they are the ones who made the minutes of the meeting. Why don't you tell what he has lied about 8:41 instead of just showing your ignorance.
Barrett...
You really do need a job.
He seems to be doing a good job showing other people what you and your buddies are doing, 8:57.
9:45, I don't plan on running for any office, but I feel quite sure that should I decide to I would handily beat your dumbass. To the rest of you obviously jealous morons, I paid my dues and yours too, should anything ever happen to you. I hope it doesn't, but should tragedy befall you, you would be the first in line for assistance. You can play the "better than you" card all you want, but money came out of every check I had for years to pay for the programs, and I feel no guilt whatsoever for taking advantage of them when I need them. Try another avenue if you want to piss me off, this just ain't working.
Ray
Ray, Pay the silly ones no attention. They are just jealous.
Pat Ford has turned out to be nothing more than a younger, taller, hairier version of Dan Speer. Same corruptions, same BS
Some people like 8:41 and 9:51 are not interested in any facts what so ever, let alone any improvements in the county. All they want to do is show how ignorant a person can be.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013 9:51:00 PM
I hope they find out who you are and sue!!
Thanks 11:49, by and large they are simpleminded dumbasses, so I don't. Dick, I completely agree, only ignorant does not begin to describe the genetic defects those posters suffer from. Hey, 1:49, you just had a wish come true.
Ray
5:34. Shouldn't you have added punctuation?
Stonewall'ed! Isn't this considered a criminal act .. "Official misconduct"?
Hey 1:49, I happen to know who 9:51 is and Ive already told Ray. I don't think their gonna have to worry about being sued, I just hope Im there to see it.
Why hasn't any of this been in the paper or on the radio news? Why aren't these questions being asked by the Commissioners?
This is the reason I voted for Barrett the last time and hope he runs again, even better maybe he will run against Vanzant, the county needs people with good sense and the guts to expose these kind of activities guess that's the reason the courthouse crowd worked so hard to keep Barrett off the commission.
Why hasn't any of this been in the paper or on the radio news? Why aren't these questions being asked by the Commissioners?
This is the reason I voted for Barrett the last time and hope he runs again, even better maybe he will run against Vanzant, the county needs people with good sense and the guts to expose these kind of activities guess that's the reason the courthouse crowd worked so hard to keep Barrett off the commission.
8:38 It's not sports is probably why not in the paper.
8:38 maybe it isn't the truth. Just because WAB writes it on this fifthy blog, does that make it the truth! He offers nothing to back up his ramblings!
12:35 What do you offer to show it's not the truth? Sure would be nice if someone would come up with why it's not true rather than attack WAB.
Sure would like to know if it's true.
Maybe some will be brave enough to come up with why it's not. I always heard where there is smoke there fire.
I see you are here with your usual rambling, cg, 12:35. Nothing to prove what Barrett said was wrong.
The filth on the blog is the ones that can't post without calling names or saying bad words.
What has he ever posted that wasn't the truth? Don't start with the terry harwell sex change, either. If you didn't know that was in jest, you're too damned stupid to be on a computer anyway.
Well this can all be proved by just looking at the budget minutes and check the lawsuit filed in the court, but then that would be to hard so you let Barrett post the truth then attack him not by disproving anything but by just implying then when called on it you deny ever questioning it to begin with.
2:46 To some people when they see Barrett's name they act like the old bull that someone waved a red flag in front of.
2:43
How on earth can you defend Allen Barrett about that thread concerning Terry Harwell? NO, I don't think it was all in jest. In my opinion, Barrett sleazily made that thread to sow seeds of speculation in the minds of those who have either read that filth or heard about it elsewhere. He knew perfectly well what he was doing, and that my friend is low-down mean and evil. Furthermore, I believe the thread was made because of Barrett's hatred and resentment toward Terry. After all, was it not Terry Harwell who won that third 7th District commissioner seat Barrett thought he had in the bag until Terry decided to run again? And, inless my memory fails me, didn't Barrett come in a DISTANT fourth in that last unsuccessful bid he made?
5:46 Did you beat Barrett in those two elections?
Why do you get so upset about what Barrett does?
You've beat the post about the sex change enough is that your only complaint?
You sound like the president, "It Bush's fault."
6:51
Please allow me to answer your questions in the order in which they were given:
1. No.
2. Because he's a troublemaker.
3. My complaints against that guy
are many.
4. Not the president. I despise
Obama.
Hope this helps to clarify things for you.
Only a fool can enjoy being a fool simply because they dislike the one who offers them the opportunity to stop being the fool.
And only a fool would blindly follow and defend one who causes trouble and division and sows hatred.
What do you think about the news media that tell the wrong things the president does?
Are we suppose to dislike them?
Would they not be sowing hate and causing trouble?
Based on your record 8:53 you don't know the difference between being a troublemaker and being a blind sheep following the crooks and wrongdoers.
It would seem a person of intelligence would examine the facts instead of allowing their dislike for a person to determine their decisions. Barrett may be many things but so far no one has shown where he is wrong about what he reports on here and that includes you.
6:47
Are you mad at Barrett because he causes trouble for those who are abusing their power and stealing from the taxpayers? Are you one of the thieves? Would explain a lot.
10:36
Please allow me to answer your questions.
1. No.
2. No.
Hope that further clarifies your concerns.
10:30 True post!
CG, do you really think Terry's got a "hoo-ha" where his "pinga" used to be? Unless you're keeping secrets, only vicki knows for sure. Why don't you call them and ask? Hmmm? You like to make that suggestion, don't you? You are obviously the only one in this county who didn't know the question was asked in a rhetorical fashion. You have my sympathy.
8:53
The thread was designed to cast aspersions and speculation as to Mr. Harwell. You know it's human nature that people often believe whatever they read, hear, or are told. It is my belief that Barrett knew this would create doubt in at least some of the people's minds. That is evil.
Let's say your name was Terry Harwell and someone like Allen Barrett resented the very air you breathe. How would you feel had you been the one Barrett dedicated an entire thread to, knowing how he felt about you? What would you think his motive might be for posting a rotten thread like that?
cg I'm not the one you have been posting to, but you know you didn't like WAB long before he posted about Terry Harwell having a sex change.
I don't believe anyone believed he really had a sex change. To me it was making fun of Harwell. As I read it, I laughed and shook my head thinking, "I can't believe he posted this."
Let's go with your idea that someone will believe it's true, then they believe everything else WAB says is true and no one post anything to prove what he said isn't true. Attacks against WAB proves nothing.
6:54 that's some mighty strong words,
"someone like Allen Barrett resented the very air you breathe", you use there without any real knowledge unless of course you are God which you seem to think at times.
I've known Allen Barrett since I was little and terry is part of my family. Terry and Allen were friends for many years played softball together for years the problem was Allen was betrayed by Terry when he told Allen he would not run then let Vanzant convince him if he would run she would get him a county job. It's that sellout that cause many to have bad feelings toward Terry. I don't think Allen hates Terry or Terry hates Allen, I believe it's a matter of Terry's behavior being so disappointing.
Terry had a right to change his mind about running. In my opinion, he did what he thought was in the best interests of Giles County. It was a fair election and Barrett lost BIG TIME, so he didn't get cheated. I think that is where the problem between Terry and Barrett originated.
CG
You, Terry, Vanzant, Campbell, Holt, Lovell, truly believe that y'all can do not wrong. You despise anyone who is contrary to your narrow minded opinions. Yup, y'all are the Good Old Boys and you love being in power. One of these days you will have to atone for what you have done and continue to do. and so long as I can irk you and poke fun at you i will because your single minded responses are laughable.
When presented with facts you attack the messager. Typical BULLY tactics.
Romans, Chapter 12
Verse 14: Bless them, which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
Verse 19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath; for it is written, VENGEANCE IS MINE;I WILL REPAY, SAITH THE LORD.
When I read this I thought of CG.
Yes, let the Lord handle it.
6:35 That's funny. I thought of Barrett.
Who has been taking vengeance because Barrett said something about Harwell having a sex change?
Could 7:20 and 9:38 both be right?
10:15
Would you still feel that way had your name been on that thread instead of Terry's? Of course not.
Could it be that it doesn't matter as long as Barrett isn't attacking you?
In my opinion, that sleazy post was made in a spirit of hatred and resentment. You can say it was all a joke, but lots of people didn't see it that way. Again, you wouldn't be laughing had you been the subject of that thread.
Question. How can you defend that?
6:31 So you are playing God and defending Terry Harwell?
6:31
When Terry Harwell assaulted a citizen, and then called a straight man a faggot and other names, threw water on him, called Barrett, who wasn't even there a nut, you defended Harwell. Why do you defend Harwell when he acts like white trash but when Barrett makes an obvious joke you get your panties in a wad?
Well I don't like Barrett as much as Terry.
9:02/9:50
I might ask you the same question.
No, I do not defend Terry for losing his temper and for saying things I'm sure he wishes he hadn't said in the heat of that moment. Who among us has never done the same thing when angry?
Since you know Terry so well, what he thinks, and you speak for him, maybe you can answer a simple question that has gone un-answered on this blog. Does Terry have a high school diploma? Does he have any formal education in accounting or book keeping? And since he goes to secretaries' luncheons, how many words a minute does he type?
4:33
I have no idea. Why don't you call Terry and ask him?
I thought you might just turn to him and ask him for me.
3:57 I'm 9:02 and I asked if you were paying God defending Terry. I'm not defending Barrett. I didn't think he should of jokingly made that post.
You claim to be a Christian and I didn't think a Christian would be taking out the vengeance because of what happen to anyone.
Just been reading Sunday's post on this thread.
"playing"
I have explained that the post about Terry Harwell was made in jest because he was the only male at the Professional Women's Luncheon, other than those men who served the tables.
The problem isn't that anyone actually questioned Terry's gender assignment but that some have focused on this silly aspect in an effort to defuse the issue of how he got his current job, what were his qualifications, was this job open to the public to apply and is it legal and ethical for a sitting commissioner to be given a job in the government that he is to help supervise and why is this incredible conflict of interest being ignored by the county executive?
Don't forget the position did not pass the commissioner's vote to be included in the budget in the first place. Terry of course voted for it.
Barrett, your "jest" comments need to be stuffed up your ass! Sideways!
Barrett....
If you are sincere about that thread, why don't you remove it since it has created controversy and speculation? My bet is that you won't do it. Why? I believe it's because of your resentment and jealousy toward Terry. Lots of people in the community believe the same thing about your motives. That alone ought to shame you into removing it from this blog.
4:36 You are welcome to put your comments into action at your will.
5:35 Why does there have to be a personal resentment or jealousy toward someone in order to be disgusted with their unscrupulous, illegal and abusive behavior? I have had on scale, six who laughed at the simple jest for every one person who has felt it was a real situation. I'm sure you must have worn out your keyboard protesting to late night TV comedians about the things they say that you have been offended by. I suggest that you expand your understanding and circle of friends then develop a sense of humor. Life is too short to spend it in your mindset.
WAB, ARE YOU THREATENING ME?
WAB...Let's just suppose that I had "heard" that you may have been involved in an affair. Or, to phrase it like you did about Terry Harwell, I might ask "is it true that Allen Barrett has been having an affair"? Can you see the potential damage to your reputation in that? Granted, most people would just consider the source, but there are those who would not only believe it but would add spice to it and spread it around town. I hardly think ANYONE would believe that accusation was only spoken in jest.
1:35 If you aren't Terry Harwell, his wife or children, why are you so paranoid about that?
1:47
I'm simply trying to make a point that, for some reason, you can't seem to grasp. That being said, let me ask you a question. Are you Barrett or a family member? Otherwise, why does the point I keep trying to make bother you it does?
1:51 Don't even know Barrett, just about all I'm reading is your carrying on at Barrett.
Sticks and stones may break my bones but words want harm me. So go for it.
You never answered if you were Terry or a family member. So guess you must be.
I can understand if 1:35 is Harwell or a member of his family being upset over that thread. BUT I believe 1:35 isn't Harwell or a member of his family. I think he just don't like Barrett and that is the best attack he has against him.
This all reminds me of what is on the news. Frankly I hate so many was killed, but America needs to keep out of it. We don't need a war.
To 11:32 if you posted 4:36 I did not threaten you, I gave you and invitation.
Invitation to what? I've already had sex with your daughter in exchange for drugs! Thanked goodness for condoms!!! Clean your toilet seats good when (and if) she visits!
An invitation ,Mr. Perfection!
Other than entertainment, does anyone see anything positive come out of this blog?
When has WAB done anything positive? N E V E R!
Surely 9:08 and 9:07 isn't the Christian Gentleman.
Someone just called and told me to read the blog if that's CG he has lost his religion.
Today I offer a thousand dollars to anyone providing evidence to the accurate identity of the low-life coward that posted the remarks on 3 Sept 2013 at 9:07 PM.
I am leaving the post up so others can see the savagery of the cowardly low-life attack, using someone who has absolutely no involvement with this blog in any way, shape or form.
WOW ! Somebody struck a nerve! Keep up the good work! Dishes it out but can't take it can he?
Barrett signs his name when he says something about anyone where others say bad things but want sign their name.
He can find out who all us cowards that sign anonymous are.
I think Barrett signs his name because (my opinion) is a total narcissist.
9:41 I thought you was the one that is excessively preoccupied with issues of personal adequacy, power, prestige and VANITY.
Get over it cg, nothing is going to change.
If you are who I heard you are, you are handsome.
WAB! It is your blog! You allow anonymous! By doing so it gives each and every one of us the right to post anonymously AND all the legal protection to do so, without fear of retaliation!
If you don't like YOUR "anonymous" category, then disable it! Trying to expose an anonymous poster, would create huge legal issues for you! Suck it up, cry baby!
Good free legal advise for you WAB!
I don't think WAB is looking for the cowards identity to take legal action, I sure as hell wouldn't be if someone wrote that trash about my family.
Is he openly threatening someone on his Blog? "gasp"
8:06 What would you do?
Ignore it?
Before you ask what I would do, I'll tell you. Quietly find out who posted no matter how much money it took then quietly get my revenge.
How many mental people do we have in Giles County that likes to post vulgar post? Seek help you need it.
Blogger Beware: You Can Be Sued Over ‘Anonymous’ Posts
http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/blogger_beware_you_can_be_sued_over_anonymous_posts
8:06 But the point is that anyone can write and post trash about anybody on this blog. That is why it should be shut down before someone get hurt.
The problem 8:06 isn't the blog. Like 9:40 said it's the mentally sick people, that need some serious help. People blame Barrett for post. Yet no one can provide information that he has posted any incorrect information. Anyone taking the Terry post serious falls into the mentally sick category.
5:13
I would strongly disagree with you about the Terry Harwell thread. I believe Barrett knew perfectly well that the thread would cause people to laugh, speculate, and wonder about Terry. Even if they didn't, Barrett had no call for posting such filth.
Let's suppose someone had made a detailed post "suggesting" even in a flippant way that Barrett may or may not have had a sex change operation or that he was having an illicit affair. Would you likewise see no harm in that as well? I seriously doubt it.
The Terry Harwell thread was, no matter how you slice it, evil and at the very least mean-spirited. Barrett should be ashamed of himself for that.
Is it true that Barrett is having an affair? I'm being facetious about that, but can you see where some would take that and run with it?
Is he really having and affair with Ray?
Let's keep talking about the Terry Harwell post. There might be some out there that hasn't heard it.
Keep it alive.
The old saying the more you stir it the more it smells.
Anonymous said...
Invitation to what? I've already had sex with your daughter in exchange for drugs!
Tuesday, September 03, 2013 9:07:00 PM
I know exactly who you are! She had told me about it a couple of years ago and her comment was "I sure wish Viagra was around back then!"
There's another prime example of why this filthy blog needs to be shut down immediately. Can't anybody do something to get it stopped?
Once again 1:40 I'll say that it's not the blog just the ignorant people writing sick post rather than making any type positive statements toward a subject solution.
1:40 Why do you want it shut down? Is WAB telling on you?
4:09 Is right about what he said.
4:09
You made my point. The ignorant people making sick posts can cause a LOT of trouble if they are somehow found out. Such posts could cause some really serious confrontations. Thanks for helping to clear that up.
I think you misunderstood 4:09, 9:18.
4:09 seems to believe in the free exercise of speech and does not think the majority's speech should be constrained because you believe the actions of a few obscene anonymous posters should supersede the Constitution. Perhaps you are one of the obscene posters trying to prove your own point.
Do you complain to the news media for reporting news that might be hurtful to some?
Do you protest motor vehicles, sugar, unhealthy food, chemically treated water, and other potentially harmful items as diligently as you do Barrett?
Don't bother answering because I do not care because everyone knows you will not admit your infatuation with Barrett. It is glaring in your posts. Did he shun your love in the past? Is that the bitterness that drives you?
The ones posting ignorant post should be found out and suffer the consequences. Why does that bother you, 9:18?
6:41
Please tell me you are joking. I am all in favor of those who post trash on here to be found out and prosecuted if that be possible.
3:35 What is the difference in your post and 6:41? Could suffer the consequence be the same as being prosecuted? What ever is done lets do it legally. I think it would be embarrassing for people to know who is posting the trash. That would be good consequence. But go to jail would be good.
What can they be prosecuted for? Freedom of speech?
Slander!
Someone is always crying, "this blog is going to cause trouble, it needs to be shut down." How can it cause someone to get hurt? Their feelings in what people say, but they can still cry.
I just read where Terry Harwell is trans-gender. Hmmm...that explains a lot.
Maybe he made some promises to get the job and then had to have a sex-change operation to keep them.
10:13
And you are a sleazeball for bringing up that thread the sleaze-in-chief started on Terry Harwell. He has no shame about that thread, and apparently neither do you.
Question. Would a true Christian create a thread on a blog like the one Barrett did on Terry Harwell? Yes or no. Don't act like a Democrat and dance around the question.
Everyone knows that Terry didn't have a sex change. he's always been a good wife to Mr Harwell. Just because he swooshes when he walks doesn't mean anything.
7:55 You're just as much the sleazeball as the one who orchestrated that thread about Mr. Harwell. You're just as guilty, and the both of you ought to be totally and undeniably ashamed. But you're not. Right?
Would you think this was as funny were the subject of this jealousmess one of your own family members?
Absolutely. When something is humorous, it's humorous. It doesn't matter what the subject matter is. People around town say a lot of stuff about you. I don't necessarily believe it, but I do find it funny. Post on, you funny man you. Unlike you, I don't twist my posts around in an attempt to keep my bony ass out of the fire. No one, even you, can be right all of the time. Now your reply is going to be," Who said I was right all the time? Those were your words, not mine." What an idiot (I'm describing behavior). See, I can post just like you with no effort whatsoever. Poor cg.
Oh pu-leese cg. I can't you believe you have the gall to call someone names for bringing up the Harwell thread when you yourself have brought it up too many times to count. No wonder people on here call you a hypocrite. Oh but wait, you don't call anyone names, you simply describe behavior. Well, you forgot to do that in your 8:08 post. You just flat out called someone a name and no amount of your usual backpedaling will change that. How utterly christian of you.
9:28/2:01
You are right. Anybody who would deliberately (even jokingly)
suggest that someone had a sex change operation IS A SLEAZEBALL. Let me say it again; that individual IS A SLEAZEBALL. And if you are guilty of perpetuating that garbage, you are also a SLEAZEBALL.
Do you honestly think the thread about Terry Harwell's possible sex change operation was made in a spirit of fun and entertainment for blog readers? Suppose someone stated that he had heard that you were a homosexual and listed your name here? Would that grab your attention? Would you find that very humorous?
Sleazeball cg must like the post to be about him.
9:19
Why don't you answer the question? If someone started a thread about you that asked if you were a homosexual, what would you think, given that the thread also listed you by name? Don't be hypocritical about this. Just answer the question. It's really simple.
9:19 Don't stoop to cg's level and call names. Remember the chili cook off where Commissioner Harwell called WAB and Hughes a name.
From cg's post he is either Terry Harwell or someone very close to him, family or close friend.
9:22 Funny you ask someone to just answer the question. Do you ever answer the question asked of you?
cg, I believe I already answered your question in my 9:28 post. Slow down and read it, otherwise the poster that said you didn't read because you were too busy trying to think up a reply would appear to be correct.
12:42/1:58
Why won't you answer the question? Don't act like a hypocrite(describing behavior).
4:42 What are you talking about? Is there a topic you are trying to discuss, or are you back to that same old trivial foolishness you so loved in the past? Is there a topic?
"Why want you answer the question?"
Refer to my 9:28 post again. I answered your question then. Just because it wasn't the answer you wanted doesn't mean you didn't get one. It's like someone mentioned earlier, you don't read the posts for their content, you read them to try and make them say what you want. You can do better, I know you can.
11:31
Please answer the question about the scenario in which someone starts a thread specifically about you and suggesting that perhaps you might be a homosexual. Would you find that humorous? Yes or no. Don't duck and dodge. Answer the question.
I would indeed think it was funny, especially since it's not true. I have a sense of humour and am not afraid to laugh at myself. Throwing a hissy fit about something not true only makes it seem more likely to be based on fact. Does that do it for ya?
10:53
Then why not ask Barrett to start a thread about yourself, giving your name of course, that there's talk around town that you are a homosexual? What about that? If it's all in jest and for the entertainment of the readers, what would it hurt? We could all have a few laughs if it's all just a joke anyway. Right? This is your chance to become a local celebrity.
Harwell didn't suggest the thread, everyone (you) just got pissed when it was started. Barrett is more than welcome to start a thread about me in jest, that's up to him. If he wants to know who I am, he has but to ask. You, however, have no such right as you absolutely, under no circumstances will ever post your name. Must suck to be such a coward. Matter of fact, all you have to do is sign your post with your real name and I will follow suit. See how easy that is. With two words, you can prove you're not a cowardly, lying enabler.
9:20
Ok, let me simplify this for you. Let's suppose that your name is John C. Brown and that Barrett resents you in a very bad way. He creates a thread on this blog asking the question...is it true that John C. Brown had a sex change operation? Well John; would you find that amusing, knowing he had an axe to grind with you? I realize that Barrett was making light of the fact that Terry went to a secretaries luncheon, but that's really not the point, is it?
12:43 That is exactly the point you humorless add, and only you have said anything about Terry being a homosexual.
12:43 That is exactly the point you humorless add. No one said anything about homosexuality but you.
3:01/3:04
Please cite the post wherein ANYBODY has called Terry a homosexual. The only thing I've seen on this blog is the thread that asked if it was true that he had had a sex change operation. And you know very well who is responsible for that thread.
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CG, I, John C. Brown, would find that most amusing. I have an incredible sense of humour. The only thing more humourous would be posters like you believing it. No, I'm quite secure in my manhood and can say with all certainty that it would not bother me one iota. Now, you've asked the same question about six different ways so I hope you can finally read my answer with a modicum of comprehension and realize that I understood the question and answered it as simply as I know how. Later tater.
10:42
You know as well as I do that to "suggest" something causes people to speculate. THAT is why the thread about Terry Harwell was so sleazy". And you want to make excuses for that? You don't have much of an argument, given the power of auto suggestion, do you? It was a sleazeball maneuver, and I'm afraid you know it whether you admit it or not.
I really don't appreciate you telling me what I know. You ABSOLUTELY do not know what is in my heart. You have asked the same question numerous times and many different ways and I have answered in a like manner. Don't ask a question if you really don't want an answer, especially to me. Just suck it up and try to realize that everyone doesn't think the way you do, or the way I do for that matter. I, more than anyone on here besides Ray, perhaps, have gone out of my way to get along with you. I am tired, however, of you translating my answers into something that you can deal with. Have a nice day.
9:49
I stand by every single word I said about the Terry Harwell thread. Just look at the trouble it's caused between you and me alone. And yes, it has caused talk about Terry's sexuality. Joke or not, I believe the intent was evil.
The thread was malicious and sleazy and YES, you know it as well as I do. I'm sorry if that offends you, but that thread should offend you more.
Here's another thought that deals with the power of auto suggestion. If someone started a rumor (joke or not) that your next door neighbor is a pedophile, wouldn't that start you to thinking? Carried further, let's say the man sits out on his back porch every afternoon when your kids get home from school. Would you allow your children to play unsupervised in your adjoining backyard when he is nearby? You see, that malicious rumor "poisoned the water", didn't it?
5:55 Are you saying there are people out there that believe Terry Harwell really had a sex change? That's not for or against Barrett's post, just wondering. I would bet Terry has got a lot of teasing about that.
I know a person that did get a sex change and as far as I know no one feels or treats that person different.
CG, I honestly don't give much credence to gossip. I suppose if I heard that about my neighbor, I would check the sexual offender registry. If I didn't find him on there, I would have no problem with my kids visiting.
5:55 do you really believes that the people of this county are so simple minded that they actually believe the thread about Harwell having a sex change, even with his wife running the show only the simple minded like you would believe such a thing.
As for rumors about a neighbor, it's a simple matter of knowing your neighbor and not relying on rumor and gossip from stupid people who give no evidence for what they are talking about. That's why you are a gossip instead of someone who deals in factual information.
11:26
You can't be serious?
1:20
You miss the point completely. Nobody said it was true...just the "suggestion" of such a thing is purely evil.
11:26
You can't be serious?
1:20
You miss the point completely. Nobody said it was true...just the "suggestion" of such a thing is purely evil.
cg, just because you don't get the answer you want does not mean that I'm not serious. I would certainly need more than a rumour before I condemned a neighbor that was close enough for me to allow them to be around my kids in the first place. Any questions?
3:56
Ok then. Let's say the "suggestion" was about YOU? Then what? I'll bet you wouldn't find that as just a joke not intended to harm anyone. Right?
6:19 Was the suggestion about you?
You can ask the question a thousand different ways and you're still going to get the same answer. Besides, if you can't see the difference in asking if the only man in attendance at an all woman breakfast had a sex change operation and accusing someone of being a pedophile, then there is more wrong with you than you realize. I would pay for a psychiatrist to do an evaluation on you just so we could get to the root of your problem. I thought for a long while that it was just Barrett but now I'm thinking your issues run much,much deeper. The offer stands. You couldn't help but benefit from at least one session.
9:17
You wouldn't be laughing had Barrett listed you by name on a thread that asks if it were true that you are a homosexual. You can excuse his evil thread all you want, but it's still there.
9:54 What makes you think it's coming down?
I don't understand why you keep talking about it. Don't you know every time you mention it people go looking for the thread to see just what was said.
Just like every time the Chili Cook off in Giles County is mentioned people go watch the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saxr0s3sstY
9:54, you have no idea what makes me laugh so don't be so presumptuous. I never said I excused it, only that I thought it was hilarious. Deal with it.
2:45
So...had the thread named you specifically and made a
"suggestion" that you had had a sex change operation, you would just laugh it off? Right! I'm sure you would.
My hat's off to Terry Harwell for not walking right up to barrett and punching him in the nose. But then again, I wouldn't want to be sued either.
Why did Harwell not sue Barrett?
7:36, you are correct. You finally got it. Yes, I would just laugh it off. Damn, I sho' am glad we got that settled. Now we can move on to more important matters, like how Barrett lied on you and stuff. Don't you feel a sense of relief? I know I sure do.
Terry cannot sue Barrett when he is on record on a public street calling Barrett a nut, when Barrett was not even around. Plus Terry has shown he finds it acceptable behavior to call people faggots.
Terry just don ’t have the guys to punch Barrett the little piss ant just hixes behind vanzant and Vicki and calls people name but never to their face unless one of the other ladies sesame tbere to protect him.
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