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.

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Were The Early Vote Totals Made Available To Some Candidate Camps Prior To Closing Of The Polls?

This is the response I wrote on the WKSR website in response to their news article.

How can you get so much wrong in such a short article. I never said i would be testifying before the Grand Jury on the matter next month or any other matter as far as that goes. What I said was that I did not doubt that it would be going before the Grand Jury next month. BIG difference.

The important thing is that Mr. Rackley and Mrs Bassham stated that "the surveillance footage, the election summary report and eyewitness accounts show the results were released at 7:09 that evening" .  They did not say that the information had not been given out to some prior to the polls closing. When I attempted to ask about the matter Mr. Rackley refused to answer stating that I was not on the agenda and would not be allowed to speak. It seems that until I have a difficult question anyone can speak at an election commission meeting but when I try to ask a question suddenly the rules change. The thing that I wanted to ask about, the release of early voting totals prior to the polls closing, was not on the agenda for the meeting so how could anyone possibly get on the agenda to speak about a non agenda item.
Mr. Rackley once agin show his capability to throw a hissy fit and tried to have me removed from the meeting for creating a disturbance but even the deputy sitting by the door was not aware of a disturbance.
Once again in an effort to avoid questions by the public and cover possible shortcomings and violations the air of secrecy has been stirred and created suspicions and mistrust. A clear statement that, "the early vote totals was absolutely not released by any official of the election office" would have gone a long way to dismissing the issue but when the culture of deceit rules there can seldom be any clarity.

185 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Give up, Barrett. You have been shown that you are irrelevant to Giles County. The Election Commission stated why there was confusion and told there was nothing done wrong by them. I really hope this isn't your doing. I hate to see you waste more tax money on a stupid lawsuit. You are one horrible loser. I wish you would move away. By the way, I am not CG.

Thursday, August 21, 2014 5:18:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Mr. Barrett
I am so sorry you are being subjected to such abuse. Why was a deputy even needed at an election commission meeting, only five on the commission and probably only a handful of people in attendance so why waste the deputy's time?

Contrary to what CG posts, there are many, many people in Giles county who do appreciate you.

Thursday, August 21, 2014 5:43:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Uh, no! There are not many! Only a few sheep!

Thursday, August 21, 2014 6:10:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I too am sorry that you suffer such abuse. I am proud someone in Pulaski is not afraid to confront dishonesty. WHY IS IT EVERYTIME THERE IS QUESTIONS ABOUT WRONG DOING YOU ATTACK MR BARRETT YOU SHOULD SHAKE HIS HAND I KNOW THE VOTES WERE TOLD BEFORE THE ELECTION WAS OVER I WAS ON THE PHONE WITH SOMEONE WAITING TO Vote WHEN THE TOTALS WERE ANNOUNCED.GROW UP AND STOP BEING RUDE AND CHILDISH PLEASE HELP MAKE GILES COUNTY A BETTER PLACE STOP DEFENDING WRONG

Thursday, August 21, 2014 6:37:00 PM  
Anonymous debra hale said...

I was turned away at the poll at last election! I was told my name was removed from the roll due to house keeping. I was given the chance to reregister ( which means in my simple little mind I was registered at some point. ) so the year I traveled down to my district, showed my id, the same one I showed 2 years ago and walla my name was in the book. For anyone that cares I did not vote....
If I have any point to this it is, never exercise your right not to vote, you will be dropped from the book. Debra Hale

Thursday, August 21, 2014 7:12:00 PM  
Anonymous David Rackley said...

Mr. Barrett, the procedures of our meetings have been discussed with you plenty of times. So don't dare say you didn't know them. I am not going to allow you to "waste" time with your nonsense. THERE WERE NO TOTALS GIVEN TO ANYONE PRIOR TO 7:09 PM. ON THURSDAY AUGUST 7. THE FIRST REPORT CAME OFF THE PRINTER AT 7:09:45. If you can produce a report or the slightest bit of evidence to support your claim you need to get it to the State Election Commission as fast as you can. It is obvious you have a complaint against us and I certainly am not going to allow you to discuss that with the local commission. Take it to the State level or the Grand Jury as you stated. Just let us know when to be there.

Now the second part of my post, In the hallway after the meeting you made the statement (with witnesses) that you can prove I post anonymously. Well it is time for show and tell. I assume since you "know" I am, you have records to prove it and records to show everyone else that is posting anonymously. Present that report!

I am certainly tired of your continued attacks the election commission, me and others with false information.

As I stated to you after the meeting. "This makes you a CERTIFIED LOSER"



Thursday, August 21, 2014 7:16:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Was it WAB who makes the claim? Thats not what I've read on blog or WKSR.

Thursday, August 21, 2014 7:34:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Cry me a river, Debra Hale. Barrett, when are you going to learn? Something tells me you won't ever understand the wrongdoing you cause in this county because of your jealousy and childishness. You are the ultimate enabler. You enable a few weak-minded people to believe you are trying to do some good, but in reality you are the biggest troublemaking enabler this county has ever seen. You are laughed at by the majority.

Thursday, August 21, 2014 9:59:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I like Allen Barrett and appreciate his wanting more honesty in this county.

Thursday, August 21, 2014 10:38:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Laughed at by the HUGE majority!

Friday, August 22, 2014 7:38:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

So if anyone believes what Barett says they are weak-minded?
The reason I believe what Barrett says is "no one" tells why what he said was wrong. That's the great enabling cg's way. At least David Rackley has the guts to tell why what Barrett said was wrong and sign his name.

Someone posted annmonymous that they were at Chip's gathering and was told that Chip was ahead in the early votes. Did they lie? My bet if it wasn't cg it was one of his buddies knowing Barrett would take that and roll with it.
Some people just love to hide and start trouble.

Maybe it's time for all annomyous to be told and see who started this.

Friday, August 22, 2014 7:56:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You keep it up Mr. Barrett. You're doing a fine job holding the hillbillies responsible!

Good for you!

Friday, August 22, 2014 8:21:00 AM  
Blogger Allen Barrett said...


Mr. Rackley once again you have shown your contempt for the truth and openness. You have never explained any procedures to me other than to say, you can’t do that or because I say it’s this way and that is far from a “discussion”.

My post questioned the policy of being required to submit a request to be on the agenda prior to being allowed to ask a question at a meeting. If you would post that policy I and many others would consider it a public service. To date I have never seen any policy of the election commission that states a requirement to be on the agenda in order to ask a question about a topic that was not on the agenda.

As for wasting time you had a meeting that you were paid to attend that lasted less than ten minutes. Of those few minutes you spent more time and energy ranting against me than I would have used in asking the question. I might add that at no time were the other members of the election commission consulted about my request to ask a question nor was there a vote taken as to whether I would be allowed to ask a question. No it appears to me that all decisions were made out of one person’s arrogant prejudice that I believe has more to do with the EDC/IDB than an election.

You state that, “it is obvious” I have a complaint against the election commission. What complaint, since I was not allowed to state any? I would advise against making assumptions as an old adage goes, but on your part that may be too late.

You also state that, “It is obvious you have a complaint against us and I certainly am not going to allow you to discuss that with the local commission”. Sir, have you read and understand the purpose of the election commission? If you are not there to resolve questions then what are you there for?

Now the second part of your post is more absurd than the first. I guess when one is controlled by a bully mentality those sort of things tend to happen.
I never said I could prove that you were posting, some of the most despicable comments, anonymously if I could our discussion would have ended much differently that with you standing at the end of the hallway yelling. What I said was that, I believe you were posting anonymously on the blog and your response was “prove it”. To which I stated you should hope I never do”.
As for proving a matter why would I attempt to prove something I never said. I will back up anything I have stated but I fear only a fool would attempt to validate your statements.
Yes, you did call me “a certified loser” after you certified the vote totals but doesn’t that, in your mind at least, make everyone else who had the integrity to seek public office and lost “a certified loser”.Mr. Rackley might I ask what public office have you ever had the courage to even run for? What elections have you won? When have you held yourself up for voter approval? What have you ever accomplished on your own? It seems to me that you prefer to play in the back rooms where favors are handed out and appointments are made based on connections rather than qualifications. It seems to me that you have made a very nice living off those connections and the taxpayers of this city and county. Perhaps the advantages of birth should be used for a greater good than personal benefit.

Friday, August 22, 2014 8:25:00 AM  
Anonymous David Rackley said...

Mr. Barrett, again you twist the truth! I will be posting the recording of the meeting on the election website for the public to hear and to show you obviously cannot remember what you say.

YOU ABSOLUTELY DID SAY, "you could prove I was posting anonymously" PUT UP OR SHUT UP!

I beg to differ with you, I was appointed Alderman for the City of Pulaski in 1994, ELECTED in 1995 and again in 1997. I had to resign when I moved outside the city limits. I was top vote getter in both elections. THANK YOU SIR! What is your next lie?

I don't have time for you and you Blog, take your issue to the State Election Commission, Grand Jury or whomever you so desire. Just let us know when you plan so we can be there too.

And furthermore, I put you on notice that anything you allege against me personally and cannot prove could have negative legal ramifications.

Friday, August 22, 2014 9:27:00 AM  
Anonymous David Rackley said...

Oh and I guess since we waited on Commissioner Inman to get to the meeting and it was a few minutes late getting started we shouldn't get paid for it.
Did we steal money?

Friday, August 22, 2014 9:30:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Children! Children!

Friday, August 22, 2014 10:07:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Of course dumbass rackley posts on here anonymously. His comment style is unmistakable as his his bullying arrogance. Did anyone notice his use of "allow", the exclamation points or the capital letters? He can't even restrain himself in his prose, much less in person.I submit that if anyone is a "certified loser" that it is him.

Friday, August 22, 2014 10:35:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

David Rackley,

You have already stated Barrett has made claims against you that are untrue. You posted on this blog a while back that if Barrett ever made a false claim against you he would be defending himself in court.

Are you changing your stance and allowing Barrett to make false claims or is he not making false claims?

While posting the audio of the meeting will you post the written policy Barrett requested. I noticed you ignored his request but I would like to read it.

Friday, August 22, 2014 10:50:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Everyone talks big about taking action against AB, but none seem to have the testicular fortitude to follow through. I guess the thought of having to answer the question such an accusation would bring about is just too daunting. I seriously doubt if rackley will produce the documents requested as they do not exist.

Friday, August 22, 2014 11:05:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Rackley: never lost an election
Vanzant: never lost an election
Barrett: never won an election.

It seems every time We The People speak, all Barrett can do is create imaginary claims against the election commission.

C'mon Allen. Don't try to capture with bull what you cannot achieve by ballot.

Friday, August 22, 2014 1:53:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Why is there a deputy at election commission meetings? In my opinion it is to protect everyone from David Rackley. He does seem to have an uncontrollable temper.

Friday, August 22, 2014 2:13:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Why is there a deputy at election commission meetings? In my opinion it is to protect everyone from David Rackley. He does seem to have an uncontrollable temper.

Friday, August 22, 2014 2:15:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Rackley you implied that Barret was a liar because he asked this "Mr. Rackley might I ask what public office have you ever had the courage to even run for? What elections have you won? When have you held yourself up for voter approval? What have you ever accomplished on your own? How can a person be lying if they are asking a question as stated. That was cut and pasted direct from his comment.

I to want to see the policy that says you must be on the agenda as I have attended several meetings and nothing like that has ever been mentioned.

And one last thing I know with complete certainty that it was not Barrett that e-mailed the complaint to the state because it was me.

Friday, August 22, 2014 2:19:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What a sore loser.

Friday, August 22, 2014 2:37:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You are as sorry as Barrett, 2:19. I'm sure you asked his permission before causing trouble. All of you morons are like peas in a pod. Too stupid for your own good.

Friday, August 22, 2014 5:59:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

lol. They lost and can't get over it.

Let them have their 15 minutes of fame. This attempt to derail the voters' intent will fail just like all the other ones.

"Certified loser"? Now that is about as accurately descriptive as you can get.

Friday, August 22, 2014 6:30:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

No doubt, Barrett is a certified loser and a certified nut if he has ever visited a psychologist. It is sad when you know a lawsuit is coming after every election just because he lost. He is truly a sad individual. The few idiots that agree with him are just as insane. What ever happened with that cow claiming to sue who was calling her and her husband fat and stupid? I can't remember their names. I know this, if Barrett ever reveals anonymous posts without a court order he will have his head caved in.

Friday, August 22, 2014 8:07:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Mr Rackley have you ever posted anonymously on this blog before?

Friday, August 22, 2014 10:56:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

8:07 your last sentence got me. Sounds like you have something to be ashamed of. Does this make you a certified coward because you are making anonymous threats? I believe so. I guess when he does you will be the one sneaking up behind him and trying to do it. You're a big man, a really big man. I bet the kids in school wouldn't pick on you now.

Saturday, August 23, 2014 9:01:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

3:30 From some of the things said about WAB on this blog he could get a court order to see who post annoymous. Do you think he will get his head caved in then?

Don't come back with it being a looser you have read the other that's been posted.

Someone could get all our names and post them annoymous what then. Some of us get a court order to see who did it? I really believe Mr. Rackley has the knowledge to see who post. There are others out thaere that do also.
Best thing is everyone be careful what you post.

Saturday, August 23, 2014 9:06:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Correct, this is Mr. Barretts blog. He has the right to do as he pleases. Show me a disclaimer or box we had to check before we started posting on here. I do believe he already knows who a couple of us are that's why some are getting a little testy.

Saturday, August 23, 2014 9:12:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Mr. Rackley,
Could you explain what "surveillance footage" is in relation to the vote tabulations? Are the election commissioners video taped when they run the tabulations? Also, are you saying that the tapes were run on the early voting machines at 7:09? I think it would help clear up this misunderstanding if you would walk us through the process, starting with the time the tabulations are actually run.

Saturday, August 23, 2014 11:24:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

God bless Mr. Barrett.

Saturday, August 23, 2014 12:46:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Mr. Barrett, are you going to be at the called meeting of the Giles Co. School Board on Thursday, September 4th, at 5 PM?

Saturday, August 23, 2014 1:07:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Let's hope not!

Sunday, August 24, 2014 9:14:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

But so many want him in the audience at these meetings.....and ONLY in the audience.

Sunday, August 24, 2014 5:06:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

So, if voter tallies were released before 7:00 to a select few, that would be breaking some type of election law. If a person has knowledge of such a deed, then that person has a responsibility to report it. If a person who has such knowledge worked at the polls or works at the election commission, then their responsibility to report this knowledge is even greater (fiduciary responsibility). To know and not report would make a person guilty of collusion - if a law was broken. Next question being, to whom would you report. If it were me, I would go to the STATE election commission in Nashville and/or Brent Cooper, newly elected DA. I would not report it locally.

Sunday, August 24, 2014 5:11:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

5:11 How dare you interrupt the flow with logic? Or maybe I should just say ... thank you for injecting common sense.

For those who think Giles County is above corruption ... and for those who solely focus on WAB as the bogeyman ... wise up.

We hire forked-tongued people with unscrupulous reputations, and then are surprised when integrity is called into question?

Sunday, August 24, 2014 6:55:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

And if they were not tabulated and released until 7:09 what are you going to do?

Apologize for the crap you have been posting?

Sunday, August 24, 2014 8:57:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I think the anonymous that said the early votes was told at five should be found out.

If it's a lie maybe that will teach others not to atart lies.

I bet they will deny posing it now.

Sunday, August 24, 2014 10:00:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

From the thread "OK, I lost"
Who posted this?
Anonymous said...
Repling to Aug.10 3:38PM. YES it is true. Early Vote results were announced 5:30PM by mouth, not radio or website. There are witnesses @ two different polls. My question was "Isn't there a law/rule that early vote isn't to be made public until polls close @ 7:PM?" If so, Mr. Barrett has a right to complain, as does anyone else that cares if rules & laws are followed. Whoever disclosed this information broke the law, if there is such.

Monday, August 11, 2014 12:57:00 PM

Sunday, August 24, 2014 10:09:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You will have no takers. This rank lie is now an orphan.

Sunday, August 24, 2014 10:27:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I have a question regarding the surveillance footage. I have read in various places Rackley Technology is responsible for the installation and maintenance of the cameras and the network. If this is true how can we trust the integrity of the surveillance footage if it is vulnerable to tampering by a member of the election commission?

Maybe Mr. Rackley can clear up his company's as well as his involvement in the installation and maintenance of the cameras and network.

Sunday, August 24, 2014 11:49:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

10:27 I think you are right. I think Mr. Barrett was set up with this. There has been a lot of lies on this blog and a lot of attacks agsint Mr. Barret yet they can't prove why he is wrong.

A good reason to find out who all us anonymous are if there is a trial about the early votes. See who started it.

Monday, August 25, 2014 8:27:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The main reason that Mr. Barrett is wrong is because he has lost his potential audience.

Just ask the voters of the 7th District. Last place Barrett.

Monday, August 25, 2014 3:06:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

3:06 Loosing your audience doesn't mean what you said was wrong. You must really hate WAB.

Monday, August 25, 2014 4:37:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The next topic says The truth is the truth regardless of who tells it. So far I still haven't been told anything that Barrett was wrong about only that some people don't like the things he says. Well, I don't like somethings my wife says but that don't make her wrong or me gonna stop listening to her. Some people just need to grow up.

Monday, August 25, 2014 4:57:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

To "Anonymous" August 22. 8:07 PM

Dot would be ashamed of your behavior.

Monday, August 25, 2014 5:01:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Don't you just love it Mrs. Vanzant put Mrs. Colean's name down as being at at meeting that was over when she arrived because Barrett has lost his potential audience.

Monday, August 25, 2014 7:27:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

7:27: You comment does not make sense. I do however, think I know what you were trying to say.

Barrett is an ass. You sheep don't see it, but the leaders and the voters do!

Say what you want, but Mr. WAB will never be respected. That pretty much means that he will never be heard.

Monday, August 25, 2014 7:55:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Mr. Rackley, There were a couple of questions asked of you. Would you please help clear up this growing misunderstanding. Here are the questions:

Mr. Rackley,
Could you explain what "surveillance footage" is in relation to the vote tabulations? Are the election commissioners video taped when they run the tabulations? Also, are you saying that the tapes were run on the early voting machines at 7:09? I think it would help clear up this misunderstanding if you would walk us through the process, starting with the time the tabulations are actually run.

And:

I have a question regarding the surveillance footage. I have read in various places Rackley Technology is responsible for the installation and maintenance of the cameras and the network. If this is true how can we trust the integrity of the surveillance footage if it is vulnerable to tampering by a member of the election commission?

Maybe Mr. Rackley can clear up his company's as well as his involvement in the installation and maintenance of the cameras and network.

To a casual reader, it would appear that you were very careful how you worded your response to Mr. Barrett. We aren't asking what time you ran the report or officially gave the results of early voting. We want to know what time the early votes were tabulated from the voting machines and who was present. If there is nothing to hide, and I'm not saying there is, please answer these questions.

And to all the yahoos constantly trying to change the subject of this thread, nice try. But this is important, especially if a law has been broken. We, the people, are waiting.



Monday, August 25, 2014 10:34:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

And when you tell us again that the early vote was tabulated at 7:09, please spin around three times, cross your heart, and promise to stick a needle in your eye if you are fibbing.

Unless you do all these things (plus other tasks that I will of course ask of you after you respond) how in the world can we believe what you say?

Tuesday, August 26, 2014 5:53:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Mr. Barrett may have screwed this one up. He should have asked if any RESULTS were released before the polls closed. I noticed Rackley stated just like it was ased,"THERE WERE NO TOTALS GIVEN TO ANYONE PRIOR TO 7:09PM".The question should have been, WAS THERE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THE EARLY VOTING RESULTS RELEASED BEFORE THE POLLS CLOSED?

Tuesday, August 26, 2014 7:32:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Why do you paranoid freaks try to make up shit after every election? This is some of the dumbest stuff I have ever read in my life. It's a shame the county has to put up with you jerks.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014 9:08:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Because david rackley is involved and people know him and how he operates.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014 9:19:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Because the fine Christian Gentleman makes people mad so they just say anything like he does.
David Rackley IS NOT the one posting as CG.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014 9:25:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

9:08, Great post, now go back and sit by the mailbox. You only have about 7 days before your check shows up.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014 9:45:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Who said david rackley was CG. Even the CG has more self-respect than to act and talk like rackley.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014 10:43:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

10:43 Someone said it on this thread. You can go back and look it up if you need to know.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014 11:27:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Does anyone know how Clay McAlister is? I heard he was in an accident and had a heart attack. Heard his wife was with him, but no news about if she is alright or not. WKSR tells no news so hoping someone on the blog knows something.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014 11:41:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

11:41 Judy McAlister was released from Waynesboro Hospital yesterday. Clay was life flighted to Vanderbilt on Sunday. Last report was that he has a broken back, multiple ribs broken on both sides, broken sternum and badly bruised lungs. I haven't heard that he had a heart attack. He's in critical but stable condition.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014 12:05:00 PM  
Blogger Allen Barrett said...

Last I heard Mr. McAlister was still in critical care with badly bruised internal organs and ribs. His spine and neck both suspect are now confirmed to have no breaks. Wife was hospitalized but has been released. No word on the teenaged who were in the other vehicle.
Much recovery will be required and prayers are requested.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014 12:07:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Did you pray for them, Barrett? How about you post up a nice prayer on here for them? That would be very nice of you.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014 7:49:00 PM  
Blogger Allen Barrett said...

Yes, I prayed for them as I pray for many who have terrible things happen in their lives. Because you don't care for some things a person does don't mean you don't care for the person. I know that is a hard to understand concept in a world of grudges, long standing resentment and terminal animosity. I believe in helping those who have a real need and praetor is the most powerful help anyone can offer.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014 8:05:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

7:49 cg I thought you was a Christian. Why don't you post a prayer for eveyone in Giles county on the blog since you are the one claims to be a Chrisian on the blog?

Tuesday, August 26, 2014 8:14:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thanks for the update on the McAlisters. Praying for them and others in the wreck.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014 8:50:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

In all my days I ain't never seen nobody that was so mean and full of hate as is 7:49. I ain't never even heard of nobody that didn't want people to pray for them and their family and friends when they was sick are hurt. I even knower some people who weren't believers that wouldn't turn down prayers when they was sick. The devil done got that feller.

Wednesday, August 27, 2014 5:30:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

5:30 Good post and so true.

Wednesday, August 27, 2014 1:08:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wow, I just listened to the audio of the meeting that is posted on the commission website. Nothing on there supports Rackley's claims about what Mr. BARRETT said. I'm surprised it was even posted. It makes Rackley sound like a spoiled brat. The last comment was very unprofessional on his part.

Wednesday, August 27, 2014 7:32:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

7:32
How do we access this website? Thanks.

Wednesday, August 27, 2014 7:59:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Mr. Rackley is unprofessional and vindictive. It's time to find a new stooge.

Wednesday, August 27, 2014 8:36:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

7:59, First you have to be on the agenda. If you don't know how to get on the agenda, just ask. Just don't ask crybaby Rackley cause he doesn't know either which is quite evident by his response to Mr. Barrett when he asked. On a more serious note, go to www.gilescounty-tn.us/GovernmentServices.aspx

Wednesday, August 27, 2014 9:14:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Rackley is the supreme authority in his own eyes. He recognizes no authority greater than himself. He is rude and crude. And he answers questions in a "smoke and mirrors" kind of way. For example, take a look at the way he avoided answering questions about how and when votes were tallied.

Wednesday, August 27, 2014 10:45:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Please, anyone who doubts that rackley is a big-assed baby, listen to the meeting audio. All that legend in his own mind knows to do is get loud and petulant. I've known grade schoolers with more leadership ability. A verified dumbass is he.

Wednesday, August 27, 2014 11:00:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I finally found the recording of the meeting and can't believe that Rackley actually thinks that shows anything but what an ass he is.
I also wonder how you get on the agenda to talk about something that isn't on the agenda? Barrett's point is well taken how can you know to get on the agenda until after you know what the agenda is and if something is not on the agenda how could it ever be discussed or questions asked about it?
I think this is just more smoke from a bunch being led by an arrogant fool and it's time to show the written requirement of being on the agenda if you want to ask a question. I've been in meetings before where Barrett was the only one not allowed to ask questions.

Thursday, August 28, 2014 7:01:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I don't particularly like David Rackley, but Mr WAB has earned the right to not ask questions!

Thursday, August 28, 2014 7:45:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I like Rackley's style ! It is obvious he isn't going to be bullied by WAB! The others he attacks should do the same!

Thursday, August 28, 2014 8:13:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

CG. and CL

Thursday, August 28, 2014 8:14:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"Certified Loser"? Perfect

Thursday, August 28, 2014 9:14:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You obviously did not listen to the recording 8:13. If you did you are a dumbass for saying Barrett was bullying anyone. It is clear who the bully is in that tape and his initials are david rackley. All Barrett asked was did he not want to find out if the alleged indiscretion occurred or not and dumbass rackley acted like a spoiled little kid. He had an attitude about B before he even raised his hand to speak. rackley needs to go on home and comb his hair or something.

Thursday, August 28, 2014 9:36:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Rackley is a dumbass alright and the recording proves it. Don't make no difference if you like Barrett or not the man has a right to ask questions about an election just like anybody else. It all makes you think something is going on by the way Rackley acted. I talked to the deputy that was there and he just laughter and said there's a lot of crazy stuff that goes on around there.

Thursday, August 28, 2014 11:10:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Has the video been taken down? I can't find it.

Thursday, August 28, 2014 2:05:00 PM  
Anonymous Allen Barrett said...

Why is a simple question being kicked around with so much bologna that you could easily make sandwiches to feed everyone in the county.

The question has nothing to do with when the election totals were posted, videoed or anything else that has to do with what happened after the polls were closed.

So let me see if I can make this simple enough for even Mr. Rackley's reader to understand and explain to him.

At what time was the early vote totals actually tabulated? I know for an absolute fact that they were tabulated prior to 7PM.

Tell us please, the specific times and the procedures that are followed for tabulating the early vote totals, the absentee ballots and the provisional votes from the early vote and the measures taken to secure those totals prior to the polls closing.

That should not be a difficult thing to do if there is nothing that needs to be covered up or hidden from the public.

Thursday, August 28, 2014 4:59:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Mr. Barrett
I thought you were going to be testifying before the Grand Jury about this? If you know for a fact that the early vote totals were released before 7, then perhaps you should. Otherwise, shut the hell up. O have never seen such a sore loser.

Thursday, August 28, 2014 6:53:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

6:53 This is not Allen Barrett but you have your wires crossed. THIS is not what he said he was going to testify before the Grand Jury on. Go back and check previous postings made by Mr. Barrett.

Thursday, August 28, 2014 8:02:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

6:53,

Reading comprehension not your strong suit? Mr. Barrett states that he "knows for a fact that they were tabulated before 7:00 PM". ("They" meaning votes). He does not say that he knows for a fact that "they" were released before 7:00 PM.

Thursday, August 28, 2014 8:16:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Posters like 6:53 only get what they want out of a comment. Their mindset if such that they see only what they expect to see and nothing more. If they could only be objective and not let their feelings for Barrett interfere, they might be able to comment coherently.

Friday, August 29, 2014 7:30:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I agree with 6:53. If Barrett and his sheep have the goods on any elected official, then turn them over to the authoritis. If not, then shut up!

Friday, August 29, 2014 7:56:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I did just turn over evidence of wrongdoing to the proper authorities. Now it's your turn to shut the hell up. All you want to do is cover up the misdeeds of the officials and I will not allow it. In other words, suck it.

Friday, August 29, 2014 8:25:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

6:53 and 7:56 Showing your hate aren't you.

Friday, August 29, 2014 8:28:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Funny how you ask that the information be turned over to the authorities, but then you or others complain about lawsuits? How's that work?

Friday, August 29, 2014 10:30:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It's obvious David Rackley and the election commission HAD to tabulate the early votes before 7PM in order to run the reports at 7:09. If I'm not mistaken, there were 6 early voting machines. Are they trying to make us believe that they are able to take the tabulations off of the machines in 7 minutes? Obviously, that is not the case.

So, once again, the question for Mr. Rackley and any election commission workers is this: When were the early votes taken off of the machines? IN other words, when were the tabulations run and who signed off? And who was in possession of them from that time until the report was run??? It's really not so hard. Please answer us Mr. Rackley.

Friday, August 29, 2014 12:18:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

If you think that lying ass rackley is going to answer a legitimate question then you probably are in for a long wait. If he does answer, I can assure you that it will be a politicians response that will tell you absolutely nothing. Although he considers himself a big fish, he is nothing but a minnow. He needs to be gone from anything related to elections. I hear he is as crooked as they come.

Friday, August 29, 2014 12:38:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What a bunch of bitter little people on here.

Friday, August 29, 2014 4:36:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

8:16
Well where did Barrett get the word "tabulate"? I have a good idea where he heard it, but I'll not say. There' seems to be a spy and troublemaker very near the fire.

Friday, August 29, 2014 5:42:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

5:42 Here the little girl goes again, "I know something you donm't know."

Friday, August 29, 2014 5:52:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You mean the editor's of Webster's Dictionary are spies and troublemakers "very near the fire".

I have heard the word "tabulate" all my life when referencing the counting of votes by main stream news. Barrett uses it and there is some paranoid conspiracy of spies close by.

I have to question the motive of your post 5:42. If everything is up and above board then why would anything be a concern? Do you know there is something wrong with the tabulation and possibly early disclosure of those results?

I have asked before and never received an answer. Does Rackley Systems administer or have access to the security cameras that recorded the surveillance footage?

But more importantly name who you are accusing of being a spy.

Friday, August 29, 2014 5:58:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I didn't realize the word "tabulate" was a secret word. I would how many teachers used that word today in their math classes. I wonder how many bank tellers and store clerks used the word or heard it as they ended their shift.
I think most educated people are familiar with the word tabulate. I'll bet more people are familiar with the word tabulate that rackley is with the term truth.

Friday, August 29, 2014 6:07:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

5:58 Rackley Systems has sole administration and maintenance of the county security cameras and the county computer system.

Friday, August 29, 2014 8:22:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I think they use the word "tabulate" on the Family Feud television game show.

Friday, August 29, 2014 11:12:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What a freaking hoot. Check out the website: www.gilescounty-tn.us/GovernmentServices.aspx
and look at the info given for the county's Solid Waste Coordinator. I mean, hell man that's rich. LMAO

Friday, August 29, 2014 11:18:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Although I'm sure some of the records belong there, I think they just made a mistake as the Old Records dept above says the same thing.

Saturday, August 30, 2014 6:02:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

5:58 You should know there's nothing wrong.

Saturday, August 30, 2014 6:47:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You get lied to, facts are hidden, officials are vague in their responses, people use secret words, spies are everywhere, Rackley and Speer are like one person, with Vanzant's head up their butts, Rackley hates Barrett, questions aren't allowed, Rackley's impeccable (hope that isn't a secret word) record for honesty and character are questioned and 6:47 says, "You should know there's nothing wrong".

I'm still waiting for Rackley to tell us that the early vote wasn't "TABULATED" before 7PM and to show the rule that requires people to be on the agenda before they can ask a question of the election commission.

Saturday, August 30, 2014 9:22:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I don't think anybody was actually accused.

Saturday, August 30, 2014 11:16:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I would like for this to be addressed: http://imgur.com/a/3Sqrs.

Why did they go to Murfreesboro? Is there nowhere where we could have kept the money spent within our county, and not need reimbursed 90 miles round trip expenses for everyone?

Yes, what a great learning experience for new elected commissioner orientation! Coached by the current commissioners on how to selfishly "take all you can get", when it's on the county's dime. Disgusting to see such abuse. No checks and balances, from Day One.

Saturday, August 30, 2014 12:43:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

How dare Barrett use a common word that is used by many many people across the country. Damn Allen, don't you know if cg doesn't use it regularly that it probably comes from some secret society.

Actually, I thought anyone with a half-way decent IQ used that word when talking about counting something up. I.e....score, votes etc.

Saturday, August 30, 2014 12:51:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Is the "T" word not for general use like the "N" word the "Q" word or the "B" word.?

Saturday, August 30, 2014 1:22:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Just read an article where a 3rd grader was expelled and charges are being brought against him under the zero tolerance policy for using the "T" word. Poor child, his life is ruined all because of one minor indiscretion.

Saturday, August 30, 2014 2:02:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Don't make fun 2:02. It kinda sounded like cg would like to limit the use of the word to the election commission only.

Saturday, August 30, 2014 10:40:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

yawn

Sunday, August 31, 2014 8:01:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

8:01 Good morning to you cg.

Sunday, August 31, 2014 8:36:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I can't believe that Jerry Byrant is now running for city council with no one running against him. With the mess he helped make of the schools how could anyone vote for him? He was the one who gave Webb more than he was asking for can you imagine how he would negotiate with people on the city level.

Sunday, August 31, 2014 12:23:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Why don't you run, if you are so concerned, 12:23?

Sunday, August 31, 2014 5:54:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

to 8/30/14 12:43 PM - Somebody made some good pictures. Is she so oblivious that she would brag about that on her facebook.

Sunday, August 31, 2014 6:51:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It may seem ok to take "free" snacks from a broken vending machine but the route guy had to pay for them and I doubt he could afford it as well as the commissioners stealing them.
This is the same need for attention that kids have who video themselves doing criminal things and posting it on Facebook.

Monday, September 01, 2014 8:05:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It would appear that the City Council is going to degrade.

Monday, September 01, 2014 10:56:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Who were these commissioners who are bragging about stealing from the vending machines?

Monday, September 01, 2014 11:59:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Quite a large set of balls these people have. They act like it's a game or something. I guess it's because it's not their money, kinda like the taxpayer's money.

Monday, September 01, 2014 12:35:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Joyce Woodard, Melissa Greene, Louise Faulkner.

Monday, September 01, 2014 1:12:00 PM  
Anonymous Louise Faulkner said...

First of all we did not steal from the vending machines. And they were not broken. We were placed on the tenth floor because that was the only rooms they had left. They gave us a number to punch into the vending machine and told us to get what we wanted. We did not steal from the machine and the coward that said we did is just trying to start trouble. We did nothing wrong. And while you are naming names you left one out, Lois Aymett. She was in the room next to Melissa Green. Untill you have your facts straight I suggest you sign your name and all of us will talk to your face and not on the blog.

Monday, September 01, 2014 1:24:00 PM  
Anonymous Louise Faulkner said...

And to add to my previous comment. Every one that goes does not get mileage, only the one that drives and three of us went together. Two of us stayed in the same room to save money. As far as why we went to Murfreesboro is because that is where CTAS had the meeting. They are the ones who decides where the meetings will be held. Just to let you know in advance, the fall meeting will be held in Gatlinburg this year. Sign your name and we might invite you to go with us if you can get your info straight.

Monday, September 01, 2014 1:50:00 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

What Louise said is true. We were give a code along with everyone else on the 10th floor. I got 2 candy bars, 2 chips and 2 drinks. I guess I have learned that people are going to talk about no mater what you do.
Why are you not brass enough to talk to us face to face or at least let us know who you are. We did nothing wrong because the person who signed us in told us we had unlimited amount we could get. We could have cleaned out the whole machine but we didn't. I dare to say if you were given the same free pass you would have gotten more than we did. We have an idea who you are. I know better than to put anything else on facebook.

Monday, September 01, 2014 2:46:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I happen to know these three ladies and they are honest people. They were just having a little fun. Like Joyce said if you were given the same free pass you would have gotten more out of the machine. Don't you get tired of talking about someone all the time. Joyce Woodard is a smart lady and she will learn that what you say is just a bunch of bull. Louise and Melissa are two fine commissioners and this will not get them down. Go fine someone else to pick on, better still stop picking on people. Know all your facts before you talk.

Monday, September 01, 2014 3:21:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I heard they went to get a bucket of ice THREE times. And went back a second time to te all you can eat salad bar. We should all be outraged.

Monday, September 01, 2014 4:21:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

When someone is nasty or treats you poorly, don't take it personally. It says nothing about you, but a lot about them.

Monday, September 01, 2014 6:35:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

TO 4:21. MAYBE THEY WERE HONGRY.

Monday, September 01, 2014 6:37:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Well, there y'all go again, changing the topic of this thread. Don't you find it interesting that when Rackley is posed the relevant question, "when were the tabulations taken off the early voting machines", all you hear is "crickets". I think ole Allen is really onto something this time. Have you noticed how Rackley won't say anything, well at least nothing he'll sign his name to. What ya bet his lawyer he's always talking about has advised him to shut his pie hole.

And to the poster at 8/29/14, 5:42PM: Well I can't resist skullduggery and espionage. (Hope those aren't secret words like "tabulate".) But, please oh please do tell who is this spy. I wonder what other code words were given out? This could be the biggest spy story in Pulaski since Sam Davis was hung. Inquiring minds want to know!

Monday, September 01, 2014 6:44:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Why would anyone accuse someone of spying unless he is afraid of somebody uncovering something that he wants to keep hidden? What is 8/29,5:42 afraid of? His comment was rather curious.

Monday, September 01, 2014 10:50:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

All this about commissioners getting snacks from a vending machine is much ado about nothing.

Monday, September 01, 2014 10:58:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Boring

Monday, September 01, 2014 11:28:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

11:28 Why do you read such boring things

Tuesday, September 02, 2014 7:42:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm the person who posted on August 30, 2014 12:43:00 PM

My problem wasn't with hoarding free junk food, it was with Joyce Woodard's ATTITUDE, and the implication behind what she said, in her own words:

"As a newly elected commissioner, I learned a lot from two current commissioners. When given a free pass to a vending machine, you take all you can get."

Joyce and Louise both defended things they weren't accused of doing. Nobody said anything about the 10th floor. What was so special about the 10th floor? And why drag Lois Aymett's name into it? If nobody was doing anything wrong, why spread the blame?

My post did what it was intended to do. It's important to be aware of what your actions and words look and sound like to your constituents.

Tuesday, September 02, 2014 10:44:00 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

This is to ANONYMOUS Aug 30th at 12.43 pm. If you have a problem with me I would like for you to talk to me about it. I did not mean any harm to anyone. We were just having a little fun. If you truly know me you would know I do not have an attitude problem. Maybe I didn't choose my words right and if I offended you I apologize. I am sure that sometime in your life you have used words that has offended someone. I just wish you would let me know who your are and I will be glad to talk to you, but maybe you don't want to be known because you would be embarrassed for people to know that all you have to do is criticize others. You know the Bible says if someone slaps you on one cheek you are to turn the other cheek.I am turning the other cheek. Judge not

Tuesday, September 02, 2014 6:11:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Joyce. If you are going to be a politician, you are going to have to learn to ignore the comments.

Tuesday, September 02, 2014 7:21:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

http://teapartypolitics.com/trapped-in-a-web-of-lies-lois-lerner-admits-printing-some-emails/

Tuesday, September 02, 2014 11:11:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Adding on to 7:21

If politicians have to ignore the morons, that only leaves about 1/3 of the population to NOT ignore. Being smart enough to discern idiocy from intelligence is what separates politicians from statesman.

Wednesday, September 03, 2014 7:07:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Who cares how much snacks these ladies go? Was the votes tabulated early or not . All we do is point fingers and no one in this town is willing to come together and come up with a solution to stop the officials who are taking advantage of their power I bet if we all attended meetings Mr Barrett would not be the only one who is aware of whats going on but most of it is already worked out before the meetings . THE FACT IS THE PEOPLE OF GILES COUNTY HAS LOST HOPE BECAUSE OF THE WAY OUR GOV.IS CONTROLLED . I am exhausted hearing how its D.R. fault or AB it is everyone and until we stand up with actions instead of word and name smearing we will be this way for the next 4 years. To the ladies who got free snacks count your blessing our president has taken that treat from our school children

Wednesday, September 03, 2014 7:59:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

My advice to Mrs. Woodard is to not worry about what is being said on this blog. 99 percent of those who post are as meaningless as Allen Barrett to this county and it's citizens. When most of those posting are either clearly jealous or can't form a coherent paragraph, I don't think you have much to worry about. You got elected didn't you? Why waste time on a blog with a loser and his pals? By-the-way, I only posted here to give the lady a little advice. Carry on with your childishness.

Wednesday, September 03, 2014 8:22:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Once again you have to throw stones , it appears you are the one with a problem. I could care less about snacks. Stay off the post if you do not care about what is said. It does not take a rocket scientist to know that Giles County has a corrupt gov.No one said all of them are bad leaders but it starts from the top and that sir or mam is a fact.I am proud of AB at least he is not afraid to stand up for what he believes is right. Most people are scared of getting shunned by the clique or should I say good old boys circle. Not one person on this blog has offered a solution.

Wednesday, September 03, 2014 9:05:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

So you want a solution? A solution other than the one the people of Giles County elected last month? Seems to me we had our choice of solutions, and we opted for no change.

7:59 offered a post-election solution without even realizing it. People need to stop getting their news from the Citizen or this blog ... they need to show up at meetings and ask hard questions. But that ain't gonna happen ... there's no solution when apathy reigns supreme.

Wednesday, September 03, 2014 9:35:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

According to the research done by Yale Professor, Dan M. Kahan, individuals who have an affiliation with the Tea Party are slightly more scientifically literate than the non-Tea Party population.

What this proves is most people who have a negative opinion of Tea Party member’s intelligence usually form their opinions based on misrepresentations from both television and online sources.

As Kahan said, “I’ve got to confess, though, I found this result surprising… I’m a little embarrassed, but mainly I’m just glad that I no longer hold this particular mistaken view.”


http://teapartypolitics.com/establishment-rocked-yale-professor-discovers-tea-party-members-are-more-scientifically-literate/

Wednesday, September 03, 2014 10:07:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

9:35, What a hypocritical idiot. First you are going to blast Barrett then you suggest more people act like him. Mr. Barrett has been going to the meetings and he has been asking the hard questions! What has that gotten him? Yep just name calling from a bunch of good ole boy holier-than-thou rednecks like you.

Thursday, September 04, 2014 7:07:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

7:07 - Nothing idiotic about citizen participation. Right now all the apathetic morons do nothing but wring their hands, complain, and call people "hypocritical idiots" on this blog. Oh, you're probably one of the ones who comes on here correcting grammar too.

A constructive solution IS to pack that boardroom with engaged people. And for other engaged people to stay on top of their commissioners. If people other than Mr. Barrett demonstrated a sense of urgency in rooting out corruption, bringing fiscal sanity, and turning this county around, things could change. But blasting away on this blog changes nothing.

Thursday, September 04, 2014 7:34:00 AM  
Blogger Allen Barrett said...

I fully agree with 7:34 about citizen participation. We have the government, on every level, we have not so much because we deserve it but because we allow it. I have no doubt that if someone came to your house and just took your car or truck or even raided your garden they would be met with strong resistance, at least a call to the authorities and in some places they would be shot. Let a government official say they are taking your stuff and there is hardly an official whimper.

People know who the problems are and who they involve but they are either too busy trying to make a living, afraid or have just given up.

Few people fail to see a connection between the water lines being run up road with only one or two relatives of the County Executive and running out of money to finish the project, yet they refuse to do anything about it but complain in their closets. Many have been brainwashed to believe you don't question those in charge, that you can't be a good Christian if you cause trouble, that some terrible thing will befall your family if you make waves by asking questions.

I have been called most everything at one time or another by the crooks and their supporters, I am demonized and vilified constantly by some but I am also strongly supported by those who are tired of being lied to and disrespected by bullies posing as "officials of the government".

This county hasn't even been managed with the competency to be stagnant, we are continuing to move backwards but at the same time look at those who have grown wealthy off their county jobs.
Not long ago a man wanted to bring a tire recycling business here. There were a number of benefits this business would produce. The man was forced to jump through hoops for the city getting all sorts of permits as expected but then they started with requirements such as how many trees and bushes, what kind would they be, how tall would they get, would they bloom, how would the tires be stacked? The best question came from a councilwoman, running for re-election, who asked immediately after being told that the whole operation would take place inside, "How will you keep the shredded tires from getting wet when it rains and mosquitoes and rats making a home in them?"
I guess after all the work and money the man put into the project he'll either have to start over or go elsewhere now because the Mr. Speer has his eye on the old Stanley site for a different project.
If you want something done do as the 7:34 poster stated and fill every meeting with people asking questions and sharing information.
This blog is the only place in Giles County other than in your homes and gathering places where the light of day is shined on the abuses, lies and utter incompetency that has dragged us backward for years but this blog can only inform it can not give you the pride and integrity to stand up and demand our community be led with efficiency, honesty and openness. Many cry out about what a shame it is that God had been taken out of the schools. Well the reason God was taken out of the schools and most everywhere else is because all the good people sat silent in their little churches terrified to speak up for fear they would be pointed out as trouble makers. Doing what is right is not trouble making for anyone but those doing wrong. God was well pleased with Jesus and for the officials of His day there was no greater troublemaker.

Thursday, September 04, 2014 9:12:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

God was not taken out of school because of silent, fearful good people. There are many different teachings. Your God is different from my God is different from someone else's God.
I'm not saying its good, but a Mormon or Jew doesn't need or want to hear your teachings.
I could also go on about how you feel you are victimized. Your attitude about being wholely correct and your method of presenting is why you have a very few tired and disrespected, while the majority thinks you are just a plain ass.

As far as any business or industry, there are requirements that have to be met. You can call these hold up tactics all you want, but the city did the right thing.

Thursday, September 04, 2014 10:42:00 AM  
Blogger Allen Barrett said...

10:42 So is the city going to require the same plant compliance from the new tenets? Seems only the select few are required to meet the strictest of requirements and I have to wonder if the man was "less dark" and his wife "more dark" if he would have been treated differently?

You may see a difference in the God of the Christian, the Jew and the Mormon but you are very wrong. There may be some differences in out understanding of how God manifests Himself to us but He is the same God to each group. It was not a Christian, a Jew or a Mormon that forced god from the schools but am liberal atheist that was basically unopposed by the "silent majority" and the silent majority has suffered ever since. Primarily because the christian has remained silent the liberalism of man religion has created the total dysfunction of the home and society. Do you really think that were the solid principles taught by the real Christian, Jews and Mormons that our world would be in its current state of chaos? When life is devalued, life becomes worthless to be thrown away for convenience sake.
As for your opinion of me, I seldom get concerned over what a brain-dead liberal says, when I am right I speak out other than that I just let it go.

Thursday, September 04, 2014 11:03:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

And that is why you are a loser! I speak my mind also, I just do it in a professional manner!

Thursday, September 04, 2014 11:38:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

And no. There are different requirements for different industries, so the liklihood that the compliances are needed is slim.

Thursday, September 04, 2014 11:39:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Why 11:39 would the need for compliance be slim. That makes a person think it depends on the person.

Thursday, September 04, 2014 1:34:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

FORE!!!!


http://www.wnd.com/2014/09/tom-delay-obama-paralyzed-by-muslim-sympathies/


"Get thee to a mosque!"
- Hamlet, W. Shakespeare -

Thursday, September 04, 2014 2:01:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...


Shalom, my good friend .....

http://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/Family-of-4-year-old-killed-by-Gaza-mortar-fire-slams-UN-hypocrisy-in-letter-to-Ban-Ki-moon-374421

Thursday, September 04, 2014 2:15:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Has Barrett hit on another problem with our county? Are people able to start businesses based on who they are instead of what they want to do?
10:42 it wrong about the schools and 11:38 11:39 dr is showing the difference in the way people who want to start a business are treated. That's the problem in this town there is so much prejudice against anyone who isn't part of the bad boys network.

Thursday, September 04, 2014 3:17:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Yes. The BBN met this morning And decided you were too dayum dumb to open a business.

Thursday, September 04, 2014 8:04:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Lois Lerner knows how to run a business

http://www.wnd.com/2014/09/irs-had-secret-research-project-on-conservatives/

Thursday, September 04, 2014 8:11:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Idiots! Especially WAB!!! Dude wants to start a recycling business. Do you not think that there should be some restrictions placed on it?

The met the requirements. The city allowed him to proceed. It was his own doing that he is not in operation now.

You start so much crap it is ridiculous!

Thursday, September 04, 2014 8:12:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Ms. Joyce Berger needs to read this:

http://humanevents.com/2014/09/04/has-obamacare-poisoned-the-well-for-all-health-policy-reforms/

Thursday, September 04, 2014 8:19:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

8:12 I thought people who was working to bring jobs to the city was supposed to be help by Dan Speer and David Rackley. I know there got be restrictions on ever thing but how many business people are told how many bushes to plant and how high they got be? I know the man and he did everything they told him to do but it weren't enough. Mr. Barrett is right they seems to be two set of rules for peoples in this town.

Thursday, September 04, 2014 8:55:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

In case some do want to start attending Public meetings:

Election commission meeting- Sept 10th in the basement of Suntrust at 3:15. Bring your recording devices!
David Rackley will probably not allow you to speak though he may be moved to call you names. Hopefully there will be a deputy there to keep any unruly person in check, if you know what I mean. Hint: I don't mean WAB.

Thursday, September 04, 2014 10:11:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

With the city trying to expand in size do the public have any say in it? Is it true it will triple in size?

Friday, September 05, 2014 1:14:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Complacency is a sin. God never tells us to allow thieves and liars to run us.He does say to stand up and fight but that does not mean to slander each other. He told Joshua to stand and fight and when Elijsha got tired of fighting Jezebel he told him to go back and fight.Moses stood against a gov.that kept people in slavery. Daniel stood against an evil gov.Until we stand up against this gov.we will never see change nor will our children.I will be at the next meeting along with several others.I will not name call slander,or allow anyone to bully me. Correct my paragraph,call me a trouble maker,if it makes you feel in control. Martin Luther King was labeled a trouble maker as well asJesus,,and many other leaders . The only one that has this view are the ones doing wrong. Let the people hear and see truth for themselves.Despite what you may believe education, and position does not make anyone honest or smart. See you at the next meeting.

Friday, September 05, 2014 7:54:00 AM  
Anonymous Dick W. said...

Perhaps 8:12 in place of calling people names you should look into why businesses are not coming to this county. There needs to be requirements on a business. However those requirements need to pertain to the business. Landscaping guild lines can be included if reasonable. To many people see Giles County as a retirement area. What is here to retire to?

Friday, September 05, 2014 9:08:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It's all about control. The powers that be want to keep Pulaski as a quiet, little college/retirement town. They don't want industries that pay well in this town. If they have children that want to work here, they will have jobs. To hell with the rest of us. Drive out of town for work. It's been like this for decades, but now as you look around to near by towns and see growth, it really makes it clear.

Pertaining to attending meetings, if all of us complainers on this blog showed up at the various meetings like Mr. Barrett, I think you might slowly start to see change. And no, I don't attend the meetings either, but I am going to start. We came so close to electing a real leader for county executive, I think we should continue to push for open, transparent, responsive government. In addition to the election commission meeting on Wednesday, September 10, 3:15, Suntrust basement, the full county commission will meet on Monday, September 15 at 9:00 AM at the Court House.

It's time to get involved!

Friday, September 05, 2014 10:22:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Heck, I just do like all the other people in this county do with their used tires, old upholstered furniture, bags of trash and broken appliances, I just pitch them off in the creeks.

There's a late model Honda Accord EX sitting in Bradshaw Creek just downstream of the CSX railroad bridge crossing Bradshaw Creek next to Bradshaw Creek Rd. where it changes name to Dee Solomon Rd. It was abandoned and trashed out up on the bank just NW of the railroad bridge about a month ago, but I guess it interfered with the low-brow hoodlums' access to the area where they normally trash up the place.

The spirit of Aldo Leopold hates Giles County.

Friday, September 05, 2014 8:45:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

http://clashdaily.com/2014/09/thanks-obama-record-92-million-labor-force/

Friday, September 05, 2014 10:21:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

http://patriotupdate.com/articles/advice-harry-reid-bigots/

Friday, September 05, 2014 10:29:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/09/05/top-cia-official-in-benghazi-delayed-response-to-terrorist-attack-us-security/

Friday, September 05, 2014 10:42:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

http://girlsjustwannahaveguns.com/chilaxing-since-1995-earths-temperature-remained-constant-global-warming-pause-19-years/

Friday, September 05, 2014 10:53:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

And a bit more for you Joyce:

http://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2014/09/04/obamacare-consumers-bracing-for-year-two-tax-season-headaches-predicted-n1887029

Friday, September 05, 2014 11:03:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

http://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2014/09/04/obamacare-consumers-bracing-for-year-two-tax-season-headaches-predicted-n1887029

Friday, September 05, 2014 11:05:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Give us places to look, but don't tell what it's about. Sad!

Saturday, September 06, 2014 9:03:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dick W and Thursday 8;55: The guy was approved to bring his tire/rubber recycling businesss to Pulaski. The reason that he is not in business today is NOT the City of Pulaski's fault.

There were concerns about appearance, mosquitoes an varmits. To protect the city from an usightly business, a fence or bushes were required. There were other restriction to minimize varmits and mosquitoes.

I would think that the public, especially the nearby neighbors, would appreciate the city's diligence.

Saturday, September 06, 2014 9:28:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

9:28 Are you saying the man didn't want to put a fence around his business?

Saturday, September 06, 2014 10:50:00 AM  
Anonymous Dick W. said...

9:28 why doesn't the city feel the same way about business like the scrape company and several others. Just seems like there is different rules.

Saturday, September 06, 2014 10:54:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It seems to me that not all the commissioners that went to Murfreesboro had the same budget. Did some not stay at much more expensive hotels than others?? Just how much did suites at the Embassy Suites cost the county???

Saturday, September 06, 2014 12:05:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Why couldn't they just sleep in their cars?

Saturday, September 06, 2014 1:26:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

As far as the tire recycler goes, the man got the city and the county's "blessing" to proceed, and the next step was to secure the site--that's when the wrench was thrown into the works because all the sudden the "thought" was thrown in that the city/county/powers that be decided they "might" deed that property to another entity. How was the man supposed to build a plan around a proposed site that might be given away? He wouldn't and that was the point. Does anyone believe that our city or county would put tighter restrictions on such a site than the state would? I think not. If the man didn't proceed its probably due to the uncertainty that was thrown into the plan. Who would invest more time and money into a "less than sure thing." No one. It's too bad too, the man would've been able to help. I'd like to know more myself about these doings.

Saturday, September 06, 2014 4:35:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

$131 per night. State rate predetermined. Many were forced to stay elsewhere due to sold out rooms. No choice. Several did not stay but returned home to drive back the next day to Murfreesboro at their own expense. Cost to county NOTHING!

Tuesday, September 09, 2014 11:51:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sad? All you have to do is read the info presented at the links.

Tuesday, September 09, 2014 11:23:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

11:15 Who were the good commissioners that didn't cost the county anything? They need to be honored.

Wednesday, September 10, 2014 7:31:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

To 7:31. The two commissioners that did not cost the county anything were Tim Turner and Danny Ray Cobb. Need anymore information? . I know alot more if you are interested.

Thursday, September 11, 2014 9:28:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

9:28 Thanks for that. Goods to know two new commissioners are starting out right.
Bet that pissed some of the old ones off.

Anything more you want to post, I'm reading.

Friday, September 12, 2014 9:59:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I live near Mr.Turner and truly believe he will do his best for the county and it's citizens. Nice job so far Tim.

Sunday, September 14, 2014 6:28:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Did anyone ever find out how much Speer, Rackley and The EDC?IDB cost the taxpayers?

Are we still paying a mortgage not attached to property?

I was told they lost 9 million of tax payer money. Maybe Mr. Rackley or Mr. Speer with that open records policy they always claim will enlighten the taxpayers.

Friday, September 19, 2014 4:42:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Those two idiots certainly cost the citizens far more that they benefited them. rackley is too busy combing his hair and speer spends most of his time trying to grow taller.

Monday, October 13, 2014 2:51:00 PM  

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