Giles Free Speech Zone

The purpose of the "Giles Free Speech Zone" is to identify problems of concern to the people of Giles County, to discuss them in a gentlemanly and civil manner, while referring to the facts and giving evidence to back up whatever claims are made, making logical arguments that avoid any use of fallacy, and, hopefully, to come together in agreement, and find a positive solution to the problem at hand. Help make a difference! Email "mcpeters@usit.net" to suggest topics or make private comments.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

What I Will Do If Elected To Serve The People OF The 7th District

Some have whined over and over that I should run a "clean campaign" and not talk about the crookedness and lack of integrity of my opponents, just tell what I would do as a Commissioner. 

Well, I would not steal from you or lie to you as some elected official have done in the District.

I will not attack any citizens and call them vile perverted sexual names then file false police reports to cover it up.

I will expect to be treated not with special priviledges because of being a commissioner but as a regular citizen with the protections of the U.S. Constitution and the State Constitution.

I will not hide bankrupcies, I have none, and then ask to control your money.  

I will continue to keep the people of the county informed not only via this blog but also through regular scheduled town hall type meetings where issues can be discussed prior to commission meetings. 

I will donate the pay I earn to local charities minus any tax liability on those earnings. 

I will continue to attend every meeting I can possibly attend and will continue to speak out for the interest of the people not for the government. 

I will work on each and every project until it is completed and provide updates regularly. How often have you wondered what was happening at the Exit 14; the status of water lines being run; which roads were scheduled to be paved, the status of lawsuits and investigations of political appointees and other officials. As a Commissioner that information will be more readily available.  

I will not support any property tax increases or a wheel tax. 

I will work to freeze the property tax for seniors in accord with state law.

I will be available for your questions and suggestions. Your phone calls will be returned.

I will not take part in pushing through budgets and amendments without a through examination.

I will at every step keep the citizens informed and involved. 

As a commissioner, if I have not made a difference in four years I will not seek re-election.

You can tell a lot about what A person will do by what they have done. I have successfully organized against higher taxes, and a wheel tax; I led the movement to bring the Financial Management Act of 1981 to Giles County and bring a more secure financial system to the county and a more open process for budgeting; I fought against county wide zoning and remain the only name on the lawsuit that prevents it's implementation; I led the way in forcing the School Board to open it's meetings to public comment; I exposed the illegal and unethical behavior of the former School Director and Financial Management Director.

When other media was ignoring such things as the County Executive secretly and illegally giving tax money to an unauthorized charity I exposed it; I was first with information about the lie that provided money to build the new School Offices; I told you about the EDC/IDB lawsuits, mismanagement and underhanded activities; I informed you about the County Executive changing a vote after a Commission Meeting that caused the state to step in on the sell of beer near churches etc; I have stood shoulder to shoulder with individuals who were being abused by the government system; I have told you about the E-911 investigation that is taking place now.

While I don't know everything and am not able to do all things I do know and am able to do a few things but more importantly I know how to get the information and use the energy by simply asking you the people. 

People say that, "we deserve the kind of government we get", I strongly disagree and say, "we get the kind of government we choose". If you want to continue the downward spiral of our current direction and remain the bill payers without a true voice on the commission then continue to vote for those in office but if your desire is to have a government more responsive to the people, more responsible with your money, has a plan for our future and will lead with integrity, experience, sensitivity to the people and foresight then you must vote for me and the other conservatives on the ballot. 

A person who is unwilling to be honest about their political affiliation is a person who will be dishonest about other issues as well. 

I am asking that as you go vote, please consider casting only one vote for your 7th District Commissioner and let it be for me.  Thanks.

176 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

You have my vote.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 2:31:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You forgot one important item! You will set this county back 20 years because you cannot get along with but a handful of people and everyone else will not give you the time of day! You will be total dead weight on the commission!

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 3:02:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

In an otherwise civil election (at least as far as I can tell), two people stand out as engaging in negative and vituperative campaigning. Both of those people were part of the four from our county that were in the Republican primary. Anyone reading this blog knows the allegations that Mr. Barrett throws around. I was disappointed to receive a large postcard in the mail from Brent Cooper's campaign maligning his opponent, Chaz Molder. Chaz is a stand-up guy, and the postcard attacking him essentially accused him of saying thihngs he never said. Chaz said he would be a prosecutor, not a politician. This was twisted in Cooper's postcard to imply that Chaz had falsely claimed that he is currently a prosecutor. It goes on from there. This expensive full-color mailer was paid for by the Tennessee Republican Party -- it says so right on the postcard. So just as some have accurately predicted, the Republican primary decision was on order straight from Nashville, without regard for cost or whether it made sense, and now Nashville is dumping untold money into our DA race and making deceitful negative allegations against an honest candidate. The fallout from the primary has been exactly what some said it would be: an injection of Nashville partisan interests and partisan attacks against those who chose to run a fair and non-partisan race.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 3:19:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Integrity is certainly the key issue. Remind me again, which candidate in the 7th District was found to have stolen county property in their house? I can't remember.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 3:48:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Allegations? Allegations? Are we talking about allegations? Name one. First let me remind you that there is a difference between an allegation and a fact. If you do make up an allegation as your answer please provide proof that it is an allegation and not a fact.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 3:54:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

3:48 Very good question. Please don't let anyone forget that it was and is Mrs. Coleman that was and is in possession of stolen county property. I do believe it's in the sum of at least $30.00

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 3:58:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I understand that the "stand up guy, Chaz" has absolutely no experience in prosecuting criminals. And,I know 4 completely innocent murder victims from Giles County in our recent history. I shudder to think how bungled their investigations could have been if handled by an inexperienced D.A. Without successful prosecutions of murderers, etc., dangerous criminals could be released back into our communities.

I think "Chaz" shows complete lack of understanding of what the D.A's job is all about, when he puts pictures of his wife and children on his ads. Why let potential criminals -that you may be required to prosecute, know what your family looks like?

I will vote for someone who is more than a frat boy. I plan to vote for Brent Cooper who does have experience and who is not planning on using the D.A.'s job to springboard to a higher political office.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 4:52:00 PM  
Blogger Allen Barrett said...

Let me make this very clear I was opposed to the Republican Primary for Giles County and no one from Nashville or the Republican Party has given me anything. One of the things that some in the county just simply can not stand is the fact that I owe no one and am owned by no one.

I believe that it is not dirty politics or mudslinging when A person gives factual evidence of misdeeds, wrong behavior and plain out right thief.

It's a fact that Mrs Coleman filed Bankruptcy Case number 9610882. It's a fact that she did not disclose this information on her financial disclosure forms to the state. It is a fact that she took money for a meeting that she knew she was not entitled to receive.
It is a fact that she requested to be on the Budget Committee then failed to attend over half the meetings.

It is a fact that Vickie Harwell filed bankruptcy case number 0515094 and that Terry failed to disclose that fact on his financial disclosure forms to the state. It is a fact that he is receiving taxpayer money twice for the same hours worked. It is a fact that he attacked a citizen on the square, used nationally recognized and legal hate speech in that attack then challenged the citizen to do something about it because "I'm a county commissioner" It is a fact that he lied on a police report about that attack all of which was fully recorded and continues to be seen on You Tube. It is a fact that even if he is re-elected he will still not be able to represent the 7th District on any financial matters.

It is a fact that Mrs. Vanzant did sign Mrs Coleman in as having attended a meeting that she knew full well she did not attend then she authorized full payment to Mrs Coleman not as simply attending but having attended as a committee member thus two people were paid for sitting in the same chair. It is a fact, stated by Mrs Vanzant herself at the July County Legislative meeting, that she had been giving the "night out against crime" between three and five hundred (tax) dollars each year for several years. It is a fact that this was done in secret without any authority from the Commission and without their knowledge. It is a fact that she never required this charity to submit a request to the budget committee as every other charity jus required to do. They also were not required to have the paperwork designating them as a 501c charity on file with the county.

When I post on this blog or make a public statement about some public figures behavior I provide full documentation to back it up. In almost every situation I only post after I have made an effort to give that individual the opportunity to explain their side of the situation.

There is not a single current commissioner or a candidate that I would not be able to work since I work on issues not personalities. I have worked with most of the current commissioners and have a long record of working well with those who actually are interested in results. I will not roll over and play dead for anyone and that has caused friction with some of the good ole boy/girl elites.

One poster says that if I am elected I will set the county back twenty years well that means if true that I would be instrumental in bringing the county into this century. Now they also mentioned "dead weight" can you really think of greater dead weight than people who have set there eight, twelve, twenty years and more who have never presented a single resolution to the commission? What is more dead weight that a commissioner who can't even legally vote of financial matters of the county? How can so many present commissioners and candidates including three from the 7th district not be considered dead weight when they don't even know what the property tax rate for Giles County is.
End of Part One

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 4:53:00 PM  
Blogger Allen Barrett said...

Part two

If you want someone to represent you who will find out what your thoughts and solutions are prior to voting on issues, you want me. If you want someone who will speak up and not be intimidated, you want me. If you want someone who has proven to have your best interest at heart and not the government, then you want me. If you are sick and tired of being required to pay the bills but treated as too stupid to understand what those bills are for, then you want me. If you want someone who will follow the law and hold others accountable to the same standards that regular citizens are then you want me.

If you want to remain behind the times in a decreasing population, with high taxes and unemployment then you want what you have now. If you want people who will lie to you and steal from you then you want to keep what you have now. If you are satisfied with special treatment for some and abuse of others then keep what you have.

I offer an alternative to the secrecy and deceit of the current county administration and a single vote cast for me will insure a more open efficient government without a wheel tax and property tax increase.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 4:54:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Allegations, you say? What about the fact that known Democrats are listed as Independents for this election? Not illegal but definitely shifty. Are they that worried that voters might vote against them for political affiliation?

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 4:55:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I understand not wanting to be associated with the party of obama but when you have a long record of voting democrat and being involved on a state level and in the local democrat party to say you are an independent is a lie and makes you untrustworthy.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 4:59:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Mr. Barrett, I would gladly vote for you if I were in your district. In reading over some of the comments posted, it's abundantly clear that some of the "anti-Barrett" crowd are just protecting their little kingdoms. The light of day is not welcome in their kingdoms. I know you can sometimes come across as a bit prickly, but I believe your heart is in the right place. You tell the truth. You dig for the truth which must take huge portions of your time and you share the truth with all who wish to hear it. You are a truth warrior. And, as such, you do attract a lot of hits. To borrow from a cliche, some people "just can't handle the truth".

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 5:02:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

3:19
"Vituperative", duh, that's a California word,ain't it?

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 5:28:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

5:02 I agree with everthing you said. As I was reading before I got to your post I was tinking most of what you said.
Wish I was in 7th District where I could vote for Barrett.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 3:48:00 PM I wonder just what you would do if your grandchild stole something. Would you kick them out the door?

Is all your family perfect, never done anything you are ashame of, but you still love them (I hope)? How many times have you and other members of your family been married? I know of a canidate that has been married before. What happen in that marriage, I don't know or care unless it's you.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 5:32:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Barrett would set us back 20 years? What a joke.

Put us back 20 years & what would Giles County look like? Just like it does today. We ain't accomplished nothing in 2 decades, thanks to do-nothing leadership & sheer incompetence. Heck, put us back 20 years & there'd actually be a lot of improvements, certainly in our budget numbers.

And then there's the inferred joke ... the existing 3 in the 7th District will catapult the county into the future? These 3 visionaries?

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 6:04:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm surprise in Mrs. Vanzant. I thought she was a better person than that. Strange what getting elected can do to some people.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 7:00:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

3:19, 5:28 "Vituperative" could very well be a California word, but my bet is that it's a Harvard Business School word. No doubt the wordsmith is a Democrat and not an Independent. ;) And oh so highly "ejecated".

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 7:56:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

wow. you people gather around a word you obviously have never heard as cavemen likely gathered around the first fire. I suppose you are touching each other and pointing no doubt.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 8:11:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

8:11 I'll bet they have not only heard of the word, but even know its definition. Perhaps, like me, they are tired of candidates running as Independents, when in reality they are flaming, liberal Democrats too afraid of the Obama/Reid/Pelosi brand to show their true colors.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 8:26:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Or perhaps they see partisanship which has worked so well in Washington as having no place in local government.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 8:30:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Well Mr Barrett is it a personal attack on you if I expose personal info from the past. You have listed case numbers and pointed fingers. I know for a fact that there has been an extramarital affair in your married life. Do you really want that exposed? Just so you know I am for real, one party has passed on since then. Do I need to post more details?

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 9:05:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I just farted again-- and again it smells better than this blog. I believe Mr Barebutt has shit his pants.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 9:08:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

9:05, 9:08 same person. Is the affair between Barrett and someone or are you now attacking a member of his family?
I noticed someone, probably you attacked Barrett's grandson.
Has Barrett attacked a member of the 7th District Commissioners or Mrs. Vazant?

Now who's the snake in the grass.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 9:27:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

When a spouse takes bankruptcy does that not inlude the other partner?

If not you can put your home and money in the other ones name and not loose what you have.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 9:42:00 PM  
Blogger Allen Barrett said...

Look you slimy piece of excrement I have never attacked a private citizen nor have I attacked anyone else with false information.

You are a cowardly liar of the lowest degree if you claim there has been any type of sexual misconduct. I have been married to the same wonderful person for almost fifty years and there is not an iota of truth in your ugly vicious claim. It takes a very despicable and desperate lowlife to not only make such an outrageously false claim but you have slandered my wife and family and threaten to slander a dead person in your twisted vicious lie. You can reveal anything you like
but eventually you will be identified and not even your daddy the devil will be able to help your slimy butt.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 9:50:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You couldn't put it in a spouse's name. However, you could put it in a child or other relative's name, but it is illegal. If you got caught, you could be prosecuted for fraud.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 9:54:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I agree with Allen 9:05. Only dog crap on the bottom of someone's shoe(I'm referring to you , by the way) would stoop to the level of outright libel. In case you don't realize it, lawyers have been contacted about those of you who make baseless accusations. There will come a day of reckoning and I surely wouldn't want to be you.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 10:42:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Allen. That is not quite true. You have attacked private persons, spouses and even children of your enemies. And you have been sued for it. And you have paid money to settle the claims. So you may want to back away from your piety.

Thursday, July 31, 2014 5:54:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Mr. Barrett, I just wondered if you had received the 80 pages from school board lawyer yet. Did your opinion of Webb change since you were his supporter?

Thursday, July 31, 2014 6:47:00 AM  
Blogger Allen Barrett said...

5:54 you are flat out wrong. Show an example or shut up. There is no way ever that I have brought a child into a discussion in a negative way.
I have never been sued by a private citizen and therefore have never had to pay anything to settle a claim by a private citizen, period.

I don't mind when you don't get your facts straight but it's a shame that you will stoop to making things up in order to make your lies appear as factual.

If I am wrong then show your proof.

Thursday, July 31, 2014 6:53:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Clay McAlister is a private citizen. Your sister's boss' child was...well...a child.

Thursday, July 31, 2014 7:03:00 AM  
Blogger Allen Barrett said...

7:03 You are so out of touch with the realities of life, Mr. McAlister is a political appointee to the Minor Hill Water Board, appointed by Mrs. Janet Vanzant.

I don't have a clue as to what you are talking about as far as my sisters go. I have two who have lived in Illinois all their life, two who live in Florida and have lived there for well over ten years. I have one sister that died over twelve years ago and one sister that lives in Murfreesboro. Each one of them are retired or own their own businesses. Only one has ever been to Giles County and that was to visit sixteen years ago.

Thursday, July 31, 2014 7:38:00 AM  
Blogger Allen Barrett said...

6:47 I have an attorney that is working on the matter of the Open Records violation. The School Board and their attorney are not returning calls in a delaying tactic. I hope the matter is resolved soon but when you are dealing with dishonest people with little respect for the law it's very hard and slow going.
I have definitely not given up. I suggest that people call the newspaper and radio station and ask why they are sitting on the information.

You ask, "Did your opinion of Webb change since you were his supporter?"

If you would read back through the topics and my comments you would be hard pressed to define me as a supporter. I lobbied for Mr. Smith to be the Director, strongly disagreed with the School Board members Mr. Story and Mr.Byrant and especially with Mr. Btrant when he voted to give more money than Dr. Webb had asked for. I even wrote of telling Dr. Webb that he was not my first choice (I got a lot of criticism and claims of being arrogant over that) but that since he was now the Director he could expect my full support until he proved unworthy of that support. Dr. Webb is at least superficially a very personable, complementary, likable personality. He made some good decisions and he made some bad ones and he made some good decisions that were implemented in a terrible way.
At this point I am not nearly as irritated with Dr. Webb as with the utter imbecilic way the School Board has dealt with this situation.

Thursday, July 31, 2014 7:41:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

9:54 Thanks for replying. I'm still not understanding. Let me try to put it another way. I'm still married and my husband is thinking of taking bankruptcy. Well this effect me when I apply for a government job? I have worked for the government in another state before my son was born He's old enough for me to go back work now.

Will my husband's bankruptcy effect me in any way?

Thursday, July 31, 2014 8:23:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

WAB - If I were your sisters, I wouldn't visit you either!

Thursday, July 31, 2014 10:05:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

If you were Barrett's sister you'd be out of the closet.

Thursday, July 31, 2014 10:25:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

If I was Barrett I would be finding out who posted the post.
Then they would be in trouble, if a child so would their parents. He can do it.

Thursday, July 31, 2014 10:39:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

8:23, I believe so but I'm am not certain. Usually in a marriage, what's his is yours and what's yours is his. I know in a situation of student loans in arrears, let's say, that the gov will take the return if you file jointly. You should contact a attorney to be absolutely sure. Sorry I wasn't more help. Good luck.

Thursday, July 31, 2014 11:27:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

There are a number of people who are saying that it is dishonest to run as an independent if you are a Democrat. This deserves a response. In Giles County, before this year, when the Republican Party decided to have a primary, ALL local election candidates ran as Independents. That is what you do when you have non-partisan local elections. That is what everyone except for four local candidates decided to continue. Non-partisan local elections have worked well for Giles County in the past, and hopefully we will go back to that in the future. The ballot is full of candidates, both Democrat-leaning and Republican-leaning who prefer to continue our non-partisan tradition. It is not in any way irregular. It is our normal way of doing things. If you want to know where a candidate stands, I suggest you ask them directly. Candidates should be speaking for themselves, not just mouthing the party lines and having the party speak for them. Even if someone had wanted to run as a Democrat, there is no mechanism for them to do so, because the Democratic Party in Giles County decided to continue the non-partisan tradition, and not join the Republican Primary or hold a caucus. Just as a reminder, the Republican Party could have held a caucus instead of the costly primary, and achieved the same effect of partisan candidates, without costing the taxpayers any money.

Thursday, July 31, 2014 11:31:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

11:27 Thank you.

Thursday, July 31, 2014 12:11:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I for one am glad they held the primary.

Thursday, July 31, 2014 2:17:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Giles County has traditionally been a Democrat county. Things are changing and it scares the "bejesus" out of the Dems. Just because the Democrats have always been in control, of course they want things to stay just the way it's always been.

There is a big difference between the D's and R's, and as a voter, I want to have as much information about a candidate as possible. I'm glad we had the primary and I think the Democrats should have one too. It's time to separate the sheep from the goats.

Thursday, July 31, 2014 2:28:00 PM  
Blogger Allen Barrett said...

The main reason people who are democrats don't want it known is because it connects them directly to Barack Hussain Obama, Eric Holder, Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid and others of that perverted ilk.

You can not be a democrat without directly or indirectly supporting the democrat line. A line that has abortion on demand and taxpayer funded as its major goal. Amnesty for illegals is another push they are making along with tighter controls on gun ownership by private citizens. They have clearly made disarming citizens almost as high a priority as abortions. It's an outrage that the president has overreached the limits of his office so often to act more like a king than Representative of the people. The basic rule of law has been suspended by the current administration with illegal gunrunning to Mexico, an assisted invasion across our southern border; using the IRS to punish opponents and reward supporters; giving huge amounts of tax money to friends and contributors through bailouts and energy contracts. Every positive relationship we had with foreign governments has been weakened or severed. We continue to send billions of dollars to other countries while choking our own economy with over regulations. Our national debt under this drug user/dealer has grown to more than all the prior presidents combined. Never has one political party been guilty of such massive violations of the Constitution, not even Nixon was as accomplished a liar as Obama.

It's no wonder that most people do not want to be connected with the democrats at this time and have chosen the cowardly way of denial to slither undetected until they get elected and then watch what they do to us.

It is cowardly to refuse to stand up for what you believe in but a number of people very active in the democrat party in the county and sate and national level have chosen to do just that cowardly deny they are democrats.

Thursday, July 31, 2014 4:08:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You should be on Face Book and see these post like they support regligion then they post supporting the Democrats.
Sickening

That's why I had to get off FB.

Thursday, July 31, 2014 4:50:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Allen, you really shouldn't be lumping all non republicans together. You know, if he really wanted to be a king, he would be passing executive orders at the rate of W or Reagan. I absolutely do not agree with much of his policy, but I have no fear that anyone is coming to my house to gain possession of my firearms. I register every weapon I own and know this to be a tactic the republicans have used since time forgotten. I voted for Obama the first time but not the second. I may have voted for McCain if we had not just endured 8 yr of that dumbass Bush. I try to base my decisions more on the person than the party.

I believe the letter after a candidate's name to be meaningless as they follow their own agenda once elected, no matter what they say their affiliation is. Just putting that out there.

Thursday, July 31, 2014 4:54:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Mr. Barrett
I think I've come up with a great nickname for you. How about "One Shot"? Never have I heard pf a county politician asking voters to one-shot him. What a laugh and a sign of desperation.

Thursday, July 31, 2014 6:46:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

6:46 What would be a new name for the enabler? He forgot he posted on Monday and want comment on it since people showed him his two post.

4:54 You got that right every canidate, county, state or federal follow their own agenda after getting elcted. To hick with the people that elected them.

Thursday, July 31, 2014 6:51:00 PM  
Blogger Allen Barrett said...

4:54 I agree in part with your comments and certainly would not intentionally say that all democrats support the more liberal part of the party just as I would hope people would understand that not all republicans support the more radical conservatives. The problem is however when you identify with one group or the other you become a number in their system of empowerment. There may only be a hundred democrats of differing degrees but when the census is taken and money is being doled out and district lines are being drawn that 100 counts to empower regardless of what they may believe individually and of course it's the same with republicans. I was no fan of President Bush or of his daddy but the one thing I can say without reluctance is that Bush had an affection for the nations military where President Obama has shown nothing but contempt on a number of different levels. Look at the example of trading (without any notification to the congress as required by law) five high ranking terrorist for one cowardly deserter while at the same time doing nothing to free a Marine being held in atrocious conditions in Mexico.

You mention the executive orders and while Bush did indeed numerically issued more executive orders the vast majority was for mundane items such as recognition of state leaders to altering the hours some government buildings are open. Obama on the other hand has issued executive orders that changed the very fabric of the nation many in direct violation of his authority. I point to his illegal appointment to the National Labor Board that the Supreme Court recently over ruled. Look at the numerous executive orders he has issued that has changed the Affordable Care Act which has essentially made new law in direct opposition to the U.S. Constitution. Look at the way he has used the IRS, and destroyed or weakened all positive relationships with our allies around the world.
You mention registering your guns, I would be interested in where you did that and why. The Tennessee State Constitution prohibits any requirement for gun registration. You might be interested that in the past month the EPA in cahoots with Homeland Security has conducted heavily armed raids by black clothed masked agents on over forty families and confiscated their Land Rovers. Their reasoning is that they do not meet the EPA's environmental standards even though each of the vehicles were "grandfathered" example from those requirement by virtue of being over 25 years old.
I would strongly agree with your thought of basing my decision to support a candidate more on what they have done rather than what letter followers their name. A person that tries to hide their affiliation however shows themselves to be a coward and dishonest. Several running in local races have clearly tried to hide their very close association with the democrats even when it's well known that they have been in leadership roles with those parties.
Please understand how very much I appreciate the manner in which you disagreed with me. It is indeed refreshing to have a discussion of opposing thought without the drama of overt stupidity and accusatory accusations. Thanks.

Thursday, July 31, 2014 7:00:00 PM  
Blogger Allen Barrett said...

6:46 Thanks for reminding everyone how totally out of touch you are.

In answer to 6:51 request for a new name for the enabler I suggest an appropriate name might be "Lying Absent-Minded Enabler" or LAME for short.

Thursday, July 31, 2014 7:06:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Has anyone seen an apology?

Anonymous"Anonymous said...
1. 9:59 As I said, cite the post. If I did make the post and forgot, I will admit it. It could be that I made a post before I left the house that day, but I honestly don't think so. While you are "citing", please allow me to refer you to Exodus 20:16 and I Peter 3:16.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014 7:00:00 AM

Anonymous said...
It just occurred to me that it's pointless to argue with the troublemakers, so may I suggest some Bible passages for us all to read and consider? How about Proverbs 6:16-19 and Matthew 7:12. More later.

Monday, July 28, 2014 6:35:00 AM

Thursday, July 31, 2014 7:28:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I was listed as an Independent also so whatcha gona do about it?

Thursday, July 31, 2014 7:31:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

My pleasure Allen. You have always been respectful with me and thank the Good Lord we don't all agree with one another.

I purchased a handgun early last year and was told by the local business that I had to register it. I had no problem with that as, after I shoot the intruder, I'll be right there with the pistol when the police arrive. So do you mean that background check is all that is necessary? Interesting.

To the enabler: What about the apology you promised for "being mistaken" about posting? Is that going to be added to the list of lies you've told on here? Just asking.

Thursday, July 31, 2014 7:42:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

ALERT: Senate Democrats Introduce Gun Confiscation Bill
1. By now it should be obvious that liberal Democrats simply hate guns, and will do anything they can to push for a complete ban, even if it’s done one piece at a time.
The progressive playbook calls for disarming the general public as a means to help curb any dissent from the “elite” in the government.
Opposition to those in power is a threat to the “Utopia” being created and maintained, so weapons must be eliminated, along with free speech and other liberties.
True or false?

Thursday, July 31, 2014 7:46:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What publication did you get that out of 7:46? Or was it a mass email that you people sometime send around? I would like to read the entire thing if you would share.

Thursday, July 31, 2014 8:06:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

6:51 Please please please buy a dictionary.

Thursday, July 31, 2014 9:38:00 PM  
Blogger Allen Barrett said...

To the 7:42 poster.

You might be surprised at the answers you get if you ask people about the Tennessee Constitution, most of the people I have asked about it did not even know we have a State Constitution. Really makes me concerned over what isn't being taught to our children. Anyway I wanted to send this bit of information which you may already know.

Article One Section 26 of the Tennessee State Constitution states:
“That the citizens of this State have a right to keep and to bear arms for their common defense; but the Legislature shall have power, by law, to regulate the wearing of arms with a view to prevent crime."
This is the state requirements for Rifles, Shotguns and Handguns
There is no state requirement for the registering, licensing or permit to purchase Rifles, Shotguns or handguns. There is no state requirement to carry a rifle or shotgun. The state does require a carry permit for handguns.
Federal Law puts special restrictions on licensed firearm dealers such as you must be 21 or older to purchase a handgun; you must be 18 or over to purchase a rifle or shotgun; each firearm sold must have a federal form 4473 completed.
Sales Between Individuals are prohibited if residents of different states without a certificate of transfer to the state.
There are no restrictions on the sale of firearms between private citizens of the same state.

Friday, August 01, 2014 6:17:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Why cant you people handle the truth? Mr.Barrett did not make these people do wrong. If you could put aside your angry filled heart against Mr.Barrett you would seek the truth yourself. Mrs.Vanzant is under control of others they are dishonest lie for each other and give favors for favors and everyone knows it is
true. Work together get to the truth. This is our money being wasted. Stop slandering each other and act like an adult. The ugliness spewing from your mouth makes you appear to be a very bitter person out of the heart the mouth speaks. The fact is it is time for change! It is time for these private meeting, favors,stealing,and social club to come to an end. Giles County is supposed to be The Land of Milk and Honey well Janet Vanzant is holding the cow and she is the only one getting the milk. Grow up.. As for Mr.Barrett Im proud of you for not being afraid to tell the truth.They said Moses was a trouble maker and look what he does so I say to Vanzant let our people go !!!!

Friday, August 01, 2014 8:56:00 AM  
Blogger Allen Barrett said...

To the lowlife poster of the comment on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at 9:05:00 PM

It seems, that since you have failed to provide any proof whatsoever of your slanderous lies, that you are revealed as the lowlife liar I claimed you to be.

I hope this proves to everyone that actually knows who you are what a slimy lowlife you are. Willing to stoop to any level in order to attack me my family and anyone else that gets in your way just to protect the wrongs being done by you and your cohorts. I am still seeking your actual name.

Friday, August 01, 2014 9:30:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

lol...I'm not 9:05 but have to point out that anytime the other side resorts to name-calling you know you are winning.

Friday, August 01, 2014 3:14:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

3:14, so you think the 9:05 poster is winning by making posts that are absolute lies? I'm sure you would stoically stand by with a smile on your face if the comments were directed at you. Oh wait, you probably would as you are anonymous. That makes a huge difference.

Friday, August 01, 2014 4:08:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

stay on topic please

Friday, August 01, 2014 6:03:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

6:03 Please tell who it is that first trys to change the topic of every thread?
Could it be you?

Friday, August 01, 2014 7:58:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"One Shot" -- I like "NO SHOT" that is what chance you have of getting elected. I love this--allen NO SHOT Barebutt. By the way, you need to do the trimming after you mow your yard. Even you orange kitty looking out the window looks like it wants to escape.

Friday, August 01, 2014 9:13:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

9:13, if you're going to be a true stalker, you should take pictures and start a scrapbook. It's a bit weird that you know so much of how the Barrett property looks. I guess you just noticed that on the way to your "relatives" out at Green Acres, huh?

Saturday, August 02, 2014 1:07:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

1:07
You are so easily confused. I am the one who made the statement about happening by One Shot's house while visiting in the neighborhood. However, I know nothing about his lawn care skills or an orange cat. It's laughable that you are so quick to pounce.

Saturday, August 02, 2014 6:57:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Where is the English Professor this morning? Oh he wouldn't dream of correcting the lying enabler's post.

Saturday, August 02, 2014 7:52:00 AM  
Anonymous J.W. Edwards said...

6:57 why did you answer 1:07's post so defensively when it was clearly directed to 9:13 unless you are 9:13 or perhaps you just forgot about posting again.

I understand that Jerry Byrant lives just a few houses from Mr. Barrett.

Could it be that the enabler is about to be identified?

Saturday, August 02, 2014 8:05:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

6:57 & 9:13 are perv's!

Saturday, August 02, 2014 8:19:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

8:19 My friends who live in 7th District are absolutely NONE of your business.
You two never give up, do you?

Saturday, August 02, 2014 8:28:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Revelation 21:8
But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”

"ALL LIARS"

Saturday, August 02, 2014 8:53:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

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Saturday, August 02, 2014 10:08:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

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Saturday, August 02, 2014 10:13:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Looks like someone is ready for jail. I hope so. When the children are revealed, all anonymous will be revealed. Can't wait to see who the shinning liar is.

10:08 & 10:13 Was that your Daddy caught in two lies about his posting?

Saturday, August 02, 2014 11:05:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

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Saturday, August 02, 2014 11:58:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

11:58, you are a big man.

Saturday, August 02, 2014 3:22:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Mr. Edwards, thanks for bringing that to the enabler's attention. It's funny to me that he denies being an enabler but is always the first to respond to a comment directed to the enabler. He assumes that the post is for him so he must be the enabler everyone says he is.

Saturday, August 02, 2014 4:18:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

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Saturday, August 02, 2014 10:13:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

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Saturday, August 02, 2014 10:26:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

boring ... and crude

Sunday, August 03, 2014 6:43:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I think the language and the accusations on this blog serve to prove what I have been saying for quite awhile now. This blog is going to get some people hauled into court or to a hospital or funeral home one of these days. And the blogmaster will be held AT LEAST partly to blame.
I for one have been cursed, threatened, and falsely accused of things I would never do, but mine are trivial compared to what's going on here about the accusations of affairs and such trash.
When and if all who have posted are "revealed", there will be lots of legal trouble since there is an allowed anonymous provision here. However, those who have created the current firestorm of people having affairs should be revealed for all to see.
Even if we know someone has had an affair, we ought to be mature enough to keep pout mouths shut. I wonder if the same individual who is trying to start this is the same one who tried to caused so much trouble for J.B. Smith.

Sunday, August 03, 2014 7:56:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

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Sunday, August 03, 2014 10:21:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Saturday, August 02, 2014 11:58:00 AM
Are you not already saying what ever you want to about Barrett. Did your Daddy or aunt teach you that?

7:56 I agree with you about someone might be in the hospital or funeral home, but why would it be the blog masters fault for someone else's post?

I think after the annonymous names are revealed it could really be trouble. For one you will be mad as hell when you see who posted to you and I don't want to think about what some may do to you.

I think some parents need to be checking what their children are doing on the computer or it the parent needs to lay off the Jeam Bean.

Sunday, August 03, 2014 11:03:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

10:21, Great, so she does remember me. Now go back and tell her that I'm not 9 yrs old anymore and I want my 3 dollars back!

Sunday, August 03, 2014 12:03:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

11:03 enabler of One Shot
Your post just proved my point. You commented on what some might do to me? That doesn't scare me if you are referring to someone trying to do me harm because of my OPINIONS AND VIEWS I strive to live a clean Christian life, but will, without question, quickly defend myself and what's mine. This is supposedly a free speech blog that allows for anonymous posts. When that provision is removed, I will have no choice but to leave this blog. I'm sure you'd like that. If Barrett wants the provision for anonymous posts to be removed, I think it would be up to him to make that decision and not you. And if those names are revealed and the blogmaster has not removed the provision, would you not think he would also be held legally liable in a court of law? I believe he would be at least partly liable just as he would if someone's name was given out and a shooting resulted. And you have to admit that there have been some pretty terrible things said on this blog, especially lately. The accusations about having affairs and such make me want to vomit. But I think that sort of trash is exactly what this blog has become, especially if it's directed at me or those who believe and think as I do.

Sunday, August 03, 2014 1:41:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Having an anonymous provision does not give posters carte blanche in their actions. Some of the comments on here, including some made by the enabler, are definitely grounds for legal action. You can use the anonymous provision to hide your identity for personal reasons; you can not use it to say whatever you please about someone. A crap storm is most certainly on the way. I am looking forward to it.

Oh 12:03, if it's the same person I am thinking about, you got ripped of for sure.

Sunday, August 03, 2014 1:50:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

This blog could be a good thing. But some people don't kn ow how to act. How sad to think a lot of people in Giles County has come to this.
I've quit Face Book because there are so many Republicins and Democrats acting about as bad as the ones on this blog. Only thing they have to sign their name on FB. They need to stop and think Obama and other might be checking FB too.

Sunday, August 03, 2014 4:13:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Once again the enabler proves to be a liar. He wrote at 6:46 Friday 1 Aug " I have no personal agenda against Allen Barrett"

But on 3 Aug. at 2:02 he wrote, "You are right. I do have something personal against One Shot. I believe he is a wicked man".

So not only does he lie about a personal feeling toward Barrett he judges his heart as being a wicked man. CG the enabler has a greater power than Jesus in determining who is wicked and who isn't well at least in his own perverted mind.

Sunday, August 03, 2014 8:21:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

1:50 I'm the one Barrett told a lie on that I willfully go along with wrongdoings. How am I legally liable for pointing out that he lied? If that's not what you have reference to, please tell me what I have ever said that would find me liable in a court of law.

Sunday, August 03, 2014 9:55:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What's the matter enabler? Nothing to say about the post at 8:21?

By the way, it doesn't look like Barrett told a lie about you enabling wrongdoing. You support vanzant, harwell and coleman, don't you? That alone is proof that you do indeed enable wrongdoing. Spin it how you like, it's on here in black and white for all to see.

Monday, August 04, 2014 12:09:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

On October 18, 2011 you wrote: "Is it true that he (WAB) has been arrested multiple times? Yes."

That is an outright lie and constitutes libel which is, if you didn't know, against the law. That, sir, would find you liable in a court of law. Spin that dumbass.

Monday, August 04, 2014 12:17:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

There can be no action brought by anonymous against anonymous. You cannot defame or hurt someone's reputation if they don't have one. The anonymous posters, however, who assassinate the character of those who sign their post, with lies, can be sued for libel. There is much precedent for this type of action. When names are revealed for that purpose, no one but the attacker would be held liable.

Monday, August 04, 2014 6:46:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

12:09/12:17 enabler of One Shot
It wasn't me who suggested that One Shot had been arrested multiple times. All I know about is that he was arrested at a meeting once, Everybody knows that, so where's the libel? So when you call me nasty names, perhaps you need to go look in your own mirror.
And you had better believe I support Mrs. Vanzant, Mr. Harwell, Mrs. Goolsby, and Mrs. Coleman. And just because I do doesn't make me wrong anymore than your hatred makes you right.

Monday, August 04, 2014 6:47:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It makes u an enabler when u support known liars, & thieves & those three have been proven to be liars & thieves 6:47. The proof has been presented & u chose the wrong instead of the right & that makes u the enabler of wrong 6:47

Monday, August 04, 2014 7:02:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You would be hard pressed to prove you didn't make that post. It was in your style with the same arrogant tone. Hell, you can't even remember what you posted two days ago, how can you say it wasn't you? As far as calling you nasty names, there is nothing nasty about "dumbass." It is merely a term "describing behavior." Dumbass.

Monday, August 04, 2014 7:11:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

6:47 Didn't he win from being arrested and the great school board and ole Tee have to allow people to speak at their meetings?

So you don't want Campbell back as a commissioner?

Monday, August 04, 2014 10:14:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I use to think the enabler was a smart person, now I'm wondering or is he loosing it?

Monday, August 04, 2014 10:18:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

He used to act a lot smarter than he does now. I think the stress of trying to deny his enabling status is taking it toll on him. He's gonna pop a vessel one of these days.

Monday, August 04, 2014 10:29:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The enabler is falling apart because Barrett has provided too much proof of wrongdoing for him to keep up the lies.
Reading Barrett's plans makes me wish he was running for County Mayor instead of Commissioner. I want someone who is straight talking and calls a spade a spade ins tread of beating around the bush with a bunch of crap. I voted for Barrett and glad I did.

Monday, August 04, 2014 12:13:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

If Barrett is elected and does just half of what he says he will do he will be the best commissioner we ever had. So far he's backed up every thing else he has said so I believe him when he says he'll do these things to.

The only way someone could vote for the crooks again is to be one of them. When people lie and steal to me that's a crook and we don't need no more crooks in government.

Monday, August 04, 2014 3:53:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sure seems that the Tennessee Republican Party is bent upon supporting Mr. Stowe to be County Executive. Their recent mailer speaks of their ability to segregate partisan politics from reality. It must be nice to be associated with a political party that can only speak the truth and does not condone "dirty politics".

Monday, August 04, 2014 4:58:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Would you expect the democrat party to support Vanzant? Well, why would you be surprised that the republican party would support a republican? Sure seems like some people are mighty dumb.
Stowe ran as a republican in the primary dumbass of course he's supported by the republicans just as Vanzant and Lindsey are supported by the democrats.

Monday, August 04, 2014 5:27:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

How many of the Democrat party in Giles County took in some of these children. The governor didn't know where they were. He should look in the Obama Giles County Democrat party for them.

Monday, August 04, 2014 7:24:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wow, I thought the enabler was the only one who could stoop to such levels. Y'all are no better than him.

Monday, August 04, 2014 9:15:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The enabler has been attacking the Republician Party in Giles County for over a year, so why shouldn't someone attck his party.

As for the children that came into Tennessee,where are they?

Tuesday, August 05, 2014 7:19:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

enabler of One Shot
Well, here you are again spewing. And you know nothing about my political beliefs, so stop lying. I am a conservative, but I want nothing to do with this so-called local Republican Party. They make me sick to my stomach.
I Voted for Mrs. Vanzant and others you would not approve of. I also voted against Haslam like I said I would.
As for county government, there's no place in it for partisan politics, and I believe the voters of Giles County are remembering that it was this Republican Party (right) who cost the taxpayers here over twenty thousand dollars for a ridiculous primary election.
And here's the kicker, your guy is going to lose, so why don't you all call a hault to the attacks on Mrs. Vanzant and the 7th District commissioners?

Tuesday, August 05, 2014 8:11:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I have yet to see any attacks on vanzant or anyone else except the ones you wage on Barrett. Telling the truth about someone, when it's germane to the situation, is hardly an attack. Too damned bad if it hurts your feelings. The voters have a right to know. It's sad to know that a fine Christian like yourself is against telling the truth.

Tuesday, August 05, 2014 8:16:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Of course I know your political beliefs. You believe it is fine to lie, steal and show your ass in public. You've made that quite clear. I don't understand your beliefs, but I certainly know them.

Tuesday, August 05, 2014 9:06:00 AM  
Blogger Allen Barrett said...

If there is no place for party politics in local election then why are the local democrats so deeply involved. Remember that it was Mrs. Vicki Harwell who went to another county and told them about the need for more partisan politics on the local level.
I can certainly understand why so many democrats are running from that name considering all the baggage it carries with it, today's democrat party is not the democrat party of John Kennedy or even of our fathers. We even have a person running for commissioner who is using a different name than his wife who happens to be the head of the local democrat party running for a state office with the democrat party. Do you really think that guy is an independent? When a person has voted in every democrat primary for years and belongs to the democrats party and is actively involved in democrat activities you can count on them being democrats regardless of what they might call themselves or how hard they try to hide the fact. Mrs. Vanzant, Terry Harwell, Tommy Campbell and Vicki Coleman are democrats in that category only they don't have the integrity to say so.
The topic is about Mrs. Vanzant's admission that she has been secretly giving tax money to a very questionable charity without out any legal authority. I understand why some would be very interested in covering this fact up but the fact remains, Mrs Vanzant did illegally give tax money to a group that was treated very different for other charities in the county and she did this over several years without the authority or knowledge of the commissioners.

Tuesday, August 05, 2014 9:11:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Does anyone know who is chair of the Independent Party, when and where do they meet?

Tuesday, August 05, 2014 9:52:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

4:58 Maybe the Republicans took a page out of the Democrat playbook. Democrats are the masters of political subterfuge, lies and doublespeak. I actually saw the flier that the state GOP mailed out for Stowe's campaign. It didn't look all that bad to me. Janet Vanzant is a Democrat and linking Democrats with the failed policies of Obama is legit. Everyone gets their panties in a wad over negative campaigning, but the truth is the truth. Vanzant is the chief executive of Giles County and she has failed policies like Obama, the chief executive of the United States.

What I did find a little surprising and refreshing is the way that Stowe jumped right on the mailing and disavowed it. That shows me that he is not only a man of stellar character, but a true independent Republican. His own man, a man's man as they say. He stood up to the state GOP and said that he would not tolerate a negative campaign. That made me think even higher of him. Besides when you have as many positives as Graham Stowe has, why the need to go negative? He's the most qualified person I have ever seen run for County Executive. Full steam ahead CAPT Stowe!

Tuesday, August 05, 2014 12:08:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

8:11:00 AM

Looks who talking the biggest spewer on the blog.
Is he really so blind or dumb not to see he does what he accuses others of doing.

He claims to be a Christian, but do Christians talk about people like he does the Giles County Republicians?

Tuesday, August 05, 2014 2:02:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Why was Allen Barrett left off of the Republican mailer that was in mailboxes today? It is a big "Our Republican Candidates" card with pictures of Graham Stowe, Tom Dubois, and Brent Cooper. Why would they leave Barrett off and their other commissioner candidate off?

Tuesday, August 05, 2014 6:25:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

6:25 cg was any co,mmissioner named?

The Republican mailer only listed the ones that could only be voter for in the Republican. It didn't include the county people. You knew that didn't you just trying to be cute. You need to look in the mirror again.

Tuesday, August 05, 2014 8:17:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The Maury County mailer had the commission candidates. A key Republican told me they didn't do it here because Barrett would be listed.

And no. I am not the one you call cg.

Tuesday, August 05, 2014 8:43:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Are you saying in Giles County they didn't list the commissioners name that were Republican because they would have to list Barrett? Was Barrett the only commissioner rnning on the Republican side?

Are you saying Maury County listed the Republican Commissioners? I didn't know Maury County had a Republican election like Giles county did.

Tuesday, August 05, 2014 9:06:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Aug 5, 8:43, Name that "key Republican". The mailer mentioned featured Republican candidates who would be voted on by the entirety of Giles County. Commissioners represent only 1/7 of the county. We are proud of all of our Republican candidates and Giles County could benefit greatly if all are elected. Yes, Maury County had a Republican primary like Giles County, and so did Lawrence County. The Lawrence County Democrats also had a Democrat primary and have had for years. Gayle Jones (Giles County Republican Chair)

Tuesday, August 05, 2014 10:54:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Obviously not as proud of their candidates as Maury County is.

Wednesday, August 06, 2014 6:33:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

2:02 Yes, I am a Christian and a gentleman, and there's nothing wrong with my pointing out the sneakiness of a small group of individuals who claim to be the "voice" if Giles County Republicans. They are the reason I washed my hands of the party. Is it any wonder that people distrust Republicans in general because of the actions of a few? It is my opinion that the Republican Party has been effectively destroyed in Giles County...very much like Obama is destroying our nation.

Wednesday, August 06, 2014 6:39:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

3:39 Are you saying all Republicans are bad or just the ones in Giles county?
I've never belonged to any party, like goin g to their meetings, but I sure as hell don't intend to vote for a known Democrat. I hate to think my tax dollars are spent on murder and that is what abortion is in my book.

I'm not saying anything is wrong with you pointing out the sneakiness of a small group of people, but why would it be wrong for WAB to point out what Mrs. Vanzant and the ommissioners do? Samne thing.

Wednesday, August 06, 2014 7:49:00 AM  
Blogger Allen Barrett said...

6:39 I'm sorry that the republican party doesn't hold their meetings on your porch and let you be the only speaker. There is very little more clear than the fact that your postings reveal that you are not a conservative and questionable as to if you were ever a real republican.
There are no republican party meetings held in secret they are announced publicly. They are not closed to the general membership unless they are specifically for the Executive Committee and even then you can attend just not comment, you know like at County Legislative Meetings.
I agree that the republican party in the county has suffered just as it has nationally but it has been from the arrogance of self interest over what is right and beneficial. There are internal struggles between those who use the name but ignore the principles and those who adhere to the conservative principles set out by President Reagan. The party is rebuilding itself as a more active and productive entity. Those who sit on the fence waiting for others to make all the right decisions then jump at the first decision they disapprove of are not really interested in what's right just what's convenient. When you consider the alternative to republicans there is really no choice for those who respect the Constitution, the sanctity of life and the right of all citizens to live under God as free responsible men and women who have no need of the burdensome restrictions of an oppressive government that has become increasingly lawless and supportive of evil activities.

Wednesday, August 06, 2014 9:47:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I just heard WAB has been arrested for molesting a child. Anyone know ?

Wednesday, August 06, 2014 11:06:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I just heard WAB has been arrested for molesting a child. Anyone know ?

Wednesday, August 06, 2014 11:08:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Barrett, prove what you are saying by posting the public notices of all republican meetings over past two years ! Your excuses not to post will show you are lying. AGAIN!!!

Wednesday, August 06, 2014 11:11:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

11:11, 11:06, 118 I thht thie first two post was your child, now I see it's you cg.

Mr. Barrett it's time to see who all us anoymous are and put the poster of 11:06 nd 11:08 in jail where they might learn a lesson being in with druggies.

Their post makes me think of the one lost control at the chili cook off. Someone has lost control and will post anything. I don't think they could be drinking this early and children should b in school.

Wednesday, August 06, 2014 11:51:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

He would never expose the anonymous posters because it would expose himself and his gay buddies!

Wednesday, August 06, 2014 12:14:00 PM  
Blogger Allen Barrett said...

To 11:11 how about you post the meetings you are concerned about give me the dates and then I will post the notices. To go back and research your request with take an incredible amount of time and effort away from the real problem of government officials stealing from the taxpayers.

Wednesday, August 06, 2014 1:01:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Enabler, prove Allen is lying by posting some proof of that. Otherwise, we will know that you have no credibility AGAIN.

Wednesday, August 06, 2014 2:33:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

WAB. If the meeting are secret then there is no notice to be found. Duh ! Just go to paper and ask for the local republican notices. And see how many you get!

Wednesday, August 06, 2014 3:18:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What is the difference between illegal payments and illegal meetings ! Oh it makes it legal because you are involved right WAB?

Wednesday, August 06, 2014 3:27:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dumbass an illegal payment involves stealing taxpayer money and giving it to thief. If a group of citizens want to meet in private it not illegal. Are you really that dumb are do you just play the role of a dumbass?

Wednesday, August 06, 2014 3:33:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

If that group of citizens calls themselves the Giles county Republican Party then they have a set of rules and bylaws to follow. If they don't it is an illegal meeting! DUMBASS!

Wednesday, August 06, 2014 3:57:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Looks like somebody shut ol' one shot up!!!!!

Wednesday, August 06, 2014 4:16:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

There is nothing in those rules that require they tell anybody about meeting dumbass,

Wednesday, August 06, 2014 4:17:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Barrett (aka One Shot)
Do you attend those Republican meetings that supposedly never take place? Don't deny that there are secretive meetings held. They do. I'd just like to know if you are involved in this. Thanks.

Wednesday, August 06, 2014 4:56:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...


CG prove you are a Christian tomorrow.
Proverbs 24:17

English Standard Version
Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles,

New American Standard Bible
Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, And do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles;

King James Bible
Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Wednesday, August 06, 2014 6:51:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

4:56,
If they are happening and you "know this to be true for an absolute fact", seems like you would know if Barrett was in attendance at these alleged meetings. You post on one thread and get caught in your lie on another. Sad to be you.

Wednesday, August 06, 2014 7:25:00 PM  
Blogger Allen Barrett said...

I can assure you and everyone on the planet that I have never attended a secret meeting in my entire life.

Wednesday, August 06, 2014 9:34:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

4:17! Bull shit! Read their bylaws. They are on their website! You must have your head up there asses so far you have shit on your reading glasses ! Your ignorance glows!

Wednesday, August 06, 2014 9:37:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

WAB! Glad you are unable to be out campaigning snd glued to your blob ! Break a leg tomorrow ! :-)

Wednesday, August 06, 2014 9:44:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

WAB. Because even the local idiot republicans don't want you involved! Take a hint !

Wednesday, August 06, 2014 9:46:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I understand you carry a gun everywhere you go! You carrying one to the voting precincts tomorrow?

Wednesday, August 06, 2014 9:48:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Come on WAB take some more Geritol and stay up with us !

Wednesday, August 06, 2014 9:51:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Looks like they let the inmates out of the asylum early this morning oh maybe that was just one doing all their Christian posting against Barrett. They certainly have made me a believer that Barrett is the best choice for commissioner, no one could have that much absurdity thrown against them if they weren't doing things the right way.

Thursday, August 07, 2014 7:50:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The inmates ared out pole watching. Someone might cut the light pole down.

They will be on here gloating and still believe they are Christians.
Three above posts prove they aren't.

Thursday, August 07, 2014 9:17:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Mr Barrett the 9:37, 9:44, 9:48 and 9:51 poster is David Rackley. His style vulgarities and knowledge of the republican by laws is unmistakable Be warned

Thursday, August 07, 2014 9:25:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Yeah, ole dave never has been able to have a rational discussion about anything. I heard he was the same way in school.

Thursday, August 07, 2014 10:15:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

David Rackley is the CG, and that's a fact.

Thursday, August 07, 2014 5:29:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I don't think David Rackley is that big of a moron. It would be hard for anyone with half of a brain to even play a role that stupid. CG is completely irrational. Barrett is crazy as hell but the CG is insane.

Thursday, August 07, 2014 6:44:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

3 lost commission races. A lost charter. Thank you CG and all reasonably minded Giles Countians.

Thursday, August 07, 2014 7:29:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I didn't know we were voting on a charter. But knew Cg would be on here gloating.

Remember he is a Christian.

Thursday, August 07, 2014 7:34:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Duh. And Barrett didn't run all 3 losing races today either.

Thursday, August 07, 2014 8:24:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What the hell is going on? All votes aren't in yet?

Thursday, August 07, 2014 8:36:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Lol. They are now

Thursday, August 07, 2014 10:37:00 PM  
Blogger Allen Barrett said...

Well looks like the voters have spoken and they have decided that they want higher property taxes and a big wheel tax. They have decided that they would get rid of a double dipper but keep the lying thief who said tonight that she was "called to do this". When God calls you He also equips you and enables you but so far she has proven unequipped and unable . Trusting a person to control your money after they have proven unable to control their own money is nothing less that foolhardy.
The people did not get what they deserve but the voters have what they asked for now I'll watch how they deal with the new costs.

Now if this sounds like sour grapes it's nothing of the sort, I have not beat around on the bush on other things why should I start now. People who don't like the truth don't have to listen and it seems there area a number of people who prefer the lie to the truth.

Thursday, August 07, 2014 10:49:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Barrett...
I'm not going to gloat, but you go exactly what you deserved. And I would say the people have spoken for a third time that they do not want you to represent them. I warned you that attacking your opponents would do you in, and it did. People do not trust finger pointers and accusers. That's because those who engage in such activity are usually the ones who in reality cannot be trusted. Think about that.

Thursday, August 07, 2014 10:54:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Now who you gonna sue ?

Thursday, August 07, 2014 10:57:00 PM  
Blogger Allen Barrett said...

10:54 I suppose that by your logic all law enforcement officers are disposed because they "point fingers" at those who commit criminal acts against the people. The thing I did was tell the truth while you embraced the lie and sought to spread those lies for your own benefit. I was not the one who filed bankruptcy and dumped my debts on others to pay; I was not the one who stole money from the county; I was not the one who lied to cover up their crimes. You go ahead and keep enabling such behaviors it will catch up with you eventually.

Thursday, August 07, 2014 11:14:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What a bitter little man.

Friday, August 08, 2014 6:30:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I guess cg just can't help himself 6:30.

Friday, August 08, 2014 7:43:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I bet cg was sweating a few times last night.

Friday, August 08, 2014 8:27:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

nope. everything was sweet from the first precinct to report on to the end.

Friday, August 08, 2014 5:33:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Barrett....You lost and so did a couple of others you were supporting. I did my part (my right) to see all three of you defeated. Get over it and stop being that bitter little man you were just described as being.

Friday, August 08, 2014 5:46:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

CG you almost lost the election for Mrs. Vanzant. She didn't win by a large margin thanks to you.
Thanks to Danny Lindsey she won.
Add Lindsey and Stowe's votes together and see how many voted against her.

You lost the election for Terry Harwell and Mrs. Coleman. Everytine you come across with your hateful remarks someone posted something about them.

Friday, August 08, 2014 6:18:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

6:18
Think what you want to. It doesn't matter anymore. Your guy lost, and that's that. Get over it.
Add Lindsey and Stowe's votes? What about adding Mrs. Vanzant's and either of the two and see what the score would be? Your mathematical theory can be skewed anyway you want it, but the fact remains that your candidate lost. Had it been Mrs. Vanzant against either of the two, she would have won by a large margin. I believe my theory is just as plausible as yours.
I didn't lose any elections for anybody. And besides, Mrs. Coleman won. Guess who came in a distant last place AGAIN? Mr. Harwell beat him by a pretty big margin. What about that?
Why don't you stop whining and trying to stir up trouble? It's over, and you need to get over it.

Friday, August 08, 2014 7:14:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Proud to be an American and a Giles Countian tonight!

My faith in the electorate is restored once again.

Friday, August 08, 2014 7:26:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

That's because you are such a pervert 7:14 and 7:26.
If you didn't love liars and thieves you wouldn't be so happy about them staying in position to do more lying and stealing.

Friday, August 08, 2014 8:45:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

...and the name calling resumes. Guess we could have expected that. Still a shame.

Saturday, August 09, 2014 6:19:00 AM  
Anonymous David Rackley said...

If I post on this I will be man enough to use my name. You do the same Thursday August 7 at 9:25, 10:15 and 5:29.

Saturday, August 09, 2014 11:06:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

So dave's a man now. Amazing what modern science can do, isn't it?

Saturday, August 09, 2014 1:48:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

... and obviously you are not.

Saturday, August 09, 2014 2:56:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I never said I was a man. Assuming quite a bit, aren''t you? Oh, but I guess that's what people like you do.

Sunday, August 10, 2014 12:25:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The only person posting anonymous that has posted if male or female I remember is the one said he was a Christian Gentleman. He's got upset quiet often when someone refered to him as her. LOL

Sunday, August 10, 2014 1:42:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

1:42
You and your buddy just can't leave it alone, can you? I thinbk it's sad and yet laughable that your sole means of entertainment seems to be this blog and especially your continued digs at me. And for what? Your problem with me is that I see what you three have been doing here and expose, expose, expose. What about that? It's also sad that there are people out there like you guys who are so full of hate and envy.

Sunday, August 10, 2014 3:42:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

upset and quiet at the same time? interesting.

Sunday, August 10, 2014 4:28:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

3:42 You lost it again? The one called enabler said he was a Christian gentleman. That does mean male dolesn't it. then when someone called him a her he said something about they got the gender wrong.

WAB is the one been exposing anyone. Mrs. Vanzant, Harwell and Mrs. Coleman.

You haven't exposed anyone. You never even proved what Mr. Barrett said was wrong.
You do need to be careful people will find out you lost your election.
I always did think the enabler was Mr. and Mrs.

Sunday, August 10, 2014 7:12:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

3:42 You are very entertaining. You talk about the blog being entertainment for 1:42. What about entertainment for you. I think most of the post are yours. Most of the time your post is ther first of a morning, then you are here again in the evening and sometimes several times a day. The kettle calls the pot black or the pot calls the kettle black. What ever it fits you to a T. Now your post was entertaining.

Sunday, August 10, 2014 9:00:00 PM  

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