QUESTION OF THE YEAR
Who authorized the hiring of Attorney Chris Williams to represent the Election Commission in the appeal court hearing involving my challenge to the election violations in 2010?
On 19 November 2010 The Election Commission was asked by the County Attorney to approve the hiring of another attorney and this request was passed but according to the Election Commission it was NEVER AUTHORIZED to be acted on.
I have yet to find a single County Commissioner who voted to hire an additional attorney.
So how did over fourteen thousand dollars of county tax dollars find its way into the pockets of Mr. Chris Williams?
Well, it seems that, in what some might label money laundering, the money was paid to the County Attorney with checks signed by Mrs Vanzant the County Executive and Mrs. Garner the Financial Management Director, who then paid the same amounts with checks written on her private account to Mr. Williams.
It is interesting to note that my attorney, who charged the same hourly rate, charged approximately the same total amount for the entire procedure that Mr. Williams charged for less than a day for the appeal.
Is it possible, as I suspected before, that the county paid Mr. Williams for defending Mrs. Coleman during the election fraud court case?
On 19 November 2010 The Election Commission was asked by the County Attorney to approve the hiring of another attorney and this request was passed but according to the Election Commission it was NEVER AUTHORIZED to be acted on.
I have yet to find a single County Commissioner who voted to hire an additional attorney.
So how did over fourteen thousand dollars of county tax dollars find its way into the pockets of Mr. Chris Williams?
Well, it seems that, in what some might label money laundering, the money was paid to the County Attorney with checks signed by Mrs Vanzant the County Executive and Mrs. Garner the Financial Management Director, who then paid the same amounts with checks written on her private account to Mr. Williams.
It is interesting to note that my attorney, who charged the same hourly rate, charged approximately the same total amount for the entire procedure that Mr. Williams charged for less than a day for the appeal.
Is it possible, as I suspected before, that the county paid Mr. Williams for defending Mrs. Coleman during the election fraud court case?
posted by Allen Barrett | 6:03 PM
148 Comments:
Exactly who is it that you would like to accuse of money laundering, Mr. Barrett. Name names.
Can't you read 614, the county attorney is named.
You paid your lawyer less ..... And you lost? What an outrage.
I would hire a different lawyer next time Mr. Barrett. Looks like you went a little cheap. But look at it this way, you sure did cost the county a lot of money. Good Job buddy!
Can't you people read - WAB didn't accuse anyone of money laundering, what he said was "some people might call it that".
Name two
Was Mr . Williams representing Ms. Coleman or the election commission, Mr. Barrett?
We got two new threads today and nothing said about if they are true or why they aren't, just attack on WAB. No wonder people outside of the county think we are a bunch of hillbillies, fighting like the Hatfields and McCoys.
All you have to do is go to Wal-Mart in Pulaski to know that you are nothing but a bunch of rednecks and hillbillies.
When wil WAB and his sheep understand that whether true or not, if WAB says it, it gets lost!
I agree that there are troubling things going on, but he is not the man to help fix it.
Instead of every thread being something inflammatory and negative, why not start one about why people should vote YES to Amendment One? Just a thought. If this blog is all about informing the masses, I think this would be most appropriate.
Was the election commission/ Chris Williams action to protect Cathy Bassham and all, or was it only to allow Ms. Coleman to stay on as a county commissioner? Why didn't Ms. Bassham check the signatures on Coleman's qualifying papers more carefully and then tell Coleman to go get more signatures? If she had that would have saved the county the exorbitant lawyer fees.
The fear of man brings a snare
But whoever trusts in The Lord shall be safe.
Many seek the ruler's favor,
but justice for man comes from The Lord.
An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous,
And he who is upright in the Way is an abomination
To the wicked. Proverbs 29: 25-27
We who are interested in the truth should be praying that God reveal the truth.
7:44 If you start it by saying something for or against Amendment One people will probably start posting about it. How about that?
I agree somewhat with you 7:37 that much is dismissed simply because I am the one who has brought it up and that is a very sad situation as it reveals such a overwhelming prejudice and aversion to the truth. I do not expect everyone to agree with my view on every question but I do expect those who disagree with me to at least have the honesty to tell why my view is incorrect with something more substantial that the parental statement “BECAUSE I SAY SO”
The thing that perhaps you fail to realize is if I don’t bring some things to light who will. For instance, in more than two years of problems and claims of misconduct at the E 9-1-1 offices how much was made public or even dealt with before I reported on the issue? In four years who has even questioned the matter of tax money being paid to an attorney who was never authorized to represent the county until I brought it to light? Who questioned the payment to a commissioner for meetings they did not attend? Who bothered to question tax money being given to a unauthorized charity until I brought it to light?
It is the responsibility of every citizen to be actively involved in our government, you know “of the people and by the people”. As a citizen it is my responsibility to be involved and while I can not control the end result I can expose some of the problems that cause government to be more of a burden than a benefit and those who would use their positions to impose their will rather than to benefit the people. Basically it comes down to , “If not me then who?”
7:44 I almost had to laugh as I read your suggestion that a topic on abortion would not be inflammatory. There is no topic more, historically, inflammatory that abortion. I do agree with you that it is an important topic and have posted it as a separate thread this morning.
8:01 The only thing I can tell you about your questions is what was stated under oath by Mrs Bassham in response to those kind of questions and most others, “I don’t know”, “We made a mistake”
To 8:13
There is no question that ultimately every word of the Bible is true and beneficial for mankind. The problem is in man picking and choosing only those parts that he feels comfortable with or sees applying to others only.
The Bible has made it abundantly clear that man is free to choose not only his destination but also the way in which he travels to that destination. God has offered His help and guidance but it is up to man to choose. One of those choices is whether to be a lazy bum who sits on their butt waiting for God and otters to do something or if he will become active in his beliefs and be the agent God uses to accomplish His will. So God did not simply send bolts of lightening to destroy the nazies anymore than He did the enemies of His people in Biblical times, He used His agents some godly and some not so much. While God appeared to Moses in a burning bush and instructed him and engulfed Saul in light and directed him, God is not so directly involved today having given His complete revelation to us in Jesus. Today, God reveals HIs will to us through His Word and that requires activity on our part. We must read, study and think for ourselves in order for God to reveal His Truth and Will to us. Consider just what would have happened if after Paul had his revelation if he would have just sit down and waited for God to do something. God works through His people and the more inactive those people are the more God’s will is subverted.
7:44 The thread you requested is there, when are you going to post on it.
Mr. Barrett
Please don't bother with another of your sermons. I can't hear a word you are saying. Nor would I be interested.
Speaking of Christianity and serving God, I would say that Mrs. Bassham has more integrity and Christianity in one of her pinkie fingers than you have in your entire body. What about that? It's just sad that she and others have to tolerate someone like you. I am certain that the majority of people out there would agree with me.
Mr. Barrett
Would you please post Tennessee Code Annotated:
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-12-101
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-12-116
and
Office of the Attorney General of the State of Tennessee Legal Opinion 09-124
in reference to your Subject Title on this post?
Thank you!
David Rackley
Chairman, Giles County Election Commission.
David I was in the meeting where Mr. Barrett asked us if we had authorized anyone to act as our attorney in the lawsuit and you said NO. We were then asked if we had authorized anyone else to hire an attorney to represent us and you said NO. He then asked if Mr. Williams had been hired or asked to represent us in the appeal and you said NO. I have supported you as Chair of the committee but I believe Mr. Barrett and the county deserves a better reply than what he was given in light of these laws you listed. I must say I am disappointed.
And I am disappointed that Barrett would accuse the county attorney of money laundering.
It's that idiocy that prevents him from having what he so desperately craves: credibility.
David Rackley is a liar, plain and simple!
You people are not hillbillies you all are rednecks.
WAB nobody in this county gives a crap. I mean look who they keep voting for. They like being controlled. The time and effort to maintain liberty takes too much away from their ball games and TV.
And no, WAB, abortion is not, has not, and never will be the most inflammatory subject. Religion gets top billing on that. Did you know that wars have actually been started over the subject of religion?
After reading WAB's "sermon" I just want to know what church does he claim to have a divinity degree from. Is he actually an ordained minister?
7:41pm, way to go you. You must be Johnny boy, which is also cg. Let me get this straight, you don't hear a word he says but you take the time to respond to it. I bet your kids are really proud.
11:16, do you not comprehend what you read? Someone has already made your statement and like you they were only able to read the little words. He never accused anyone!
Be careful Mr. Raclkley, the last time you were on here you made yourself look like an idiot.
7:39, I assure you that I am not CG. I know that is a major blow to your know-it-all attitude, but you aren't near the detective you think. Come back when you decide to act like an adult.
Johnny Reb/cg, it's worth it just to see your lame comebacks.
Whatever helps you sleep at night, 3:54. I hope you aren't as big of an idiot as you portray yourself to be on this blog. Very easy to pick out your posts because of it.
Point proven Johnny Reb/cg. You never fail.
Mr. Rackley I would be glad to post the TCA's you sited but what would be the point since there has never been a question from me as to whether the Election Commission has the right or the authority to hire an attorney to represent them.
The question was and is, did the election commission hire Mr. Chris Williams or any other attorney to represent them in the appeal process in 2010?
At the recent Election Commission meeting you chaired you graciously allowed me to ask the question, "did this committee hire or authorize anyone else to hire an attorney to represent the Election Commission during the appeal process in 2010. You stated very emphatically that you did not hire or authorize anyone else to hire an attorney to represent the Election Commission. Each of the Committee members present agreed with you. I then rephrased the question so that there would be no possible misunderstanding and asked this question, "At the 19 November 2010 Election Committee Meeting it was requested by the County Attorney Mrs. Henson that this committee approve her hiring another attorney to help with the appeal process in a court case. The motion was made by Mr. Rackley and seconded by Mrs. Mitchell and passed by the Committee. My question is, did the committee ever act on this resolution by hiring an attorney or authorizing anyone else to hire such an attorney". You again stated, "NO", and was echoed by every committee member there. You stated, that you had not, did not hire or authorize anyone else to hire any attorney to represent the Election Commission for any reason".
My question now is have you changed your mind about this matter and has the committee arrived at a different understanding of what they stated at the recent committee meeting.
The following is a copy of the minutes from the 19 November 2010 Committee Meeting that you chaired.
Members Present:
Election Commission Minutes of Meeting on 11/19/2010
Chairman Henry Inman, Secretary - David Rackley, JoAnn Bryant, Judy Mitchell Supervisor of Elections, Kathy Bassham
Guest: Lucy Henson Attorney for Election Commission
Meeting was called to order at: 3:15 p.m. by Chairman Inman Location: Election Commission Office
Discussions:
This was an attorney-client meeting.
Lucy Henson asked the commission to approve her hiring another attorney to assist in the appeal in the Allen Barrett case. Motion by Rackley, seconded by Mitchell to approve the hiring of another attorney to help with the appeal.
Motion passed.
Once again, David Rackley is a liar, plain and simple!
Johnny Reb, I also thought you was Cg.. A lot of your post sound like his did. Did you decide to post after he stopped if cg did stop. If so you must know cg.
10:19
Why is it that you have to call people names when they don't see things the way you do?
Mr. Barrett,
I have listened to the recording of this meeting and none of my answers were "very emphatically" NO. They were " I do not recall". This was an event that happened 4 years ago and I was not Chairman then. No one on the Commission at the time remembered this. After reviewing my calendar and the minutes I emailed you and told you there was one additional meeting and it must have been an attorney client meeting and I also informed you in that email that you are not entitled to attorney/client meeting documents (since you were the plaintiff). Also there was no use of the "November 19" meeting you referred to above in this recording of the meeting. But yes after reviewing the minutes the Commission did vote to allow Ms. Henson to hire an additional attorney to assist her in your appeal. The Code I asked you to post will show that the Election Commission has full authority to hire its own attorney. Please do not "quote" me if you cannot do it correctly.
Friday 10:19 p.m
I like "punk" better ;-)
David, he did not ask if the election commission was allowed to hire their own attorney, he asked if they authorized the hiring of an additional attorney. So you are telling me that you sat through a public meeting and a private one as a board member and you don't remember what you said or how you voted? Are you really the same guy that called Mr. Barrett a certified loser? How pathetic of you to respond with "I don't recall" to any question that is asked of you in a meeting. Do your research, Mr. Barrett sure has. As far as any emails or recordings that come through Rackley Systems, I wouldn't trust them one bit.
9:38 How do you see name calling in 10:19th post?
Someone said he was a Christian Gentleman, so CG for short.
Someone posting as Johnny Reb.
No name calling there.
Do you need to seek help?
1:05 Are you saying you rather call them Punk as Johnny Reb or CG? I hope you didn't mean you want to be called Punk. I rather call you David. smiling!
Once again, dumbass rackley shows that he is aware of little except whether or not he looks as pretty as he thinks he does. He is the sorriest excuse for a human being that I have ever seen. Roll on dumbass.
God hates Giles County. Really, He does.
2:30, I think David just screwed up and let it slip that he was Johnny Reb.
Why is it that anytime one posts something that goes against the grain of this blog, he is called names?
Perhaps that is the only way to describe the person. Some people take pride in being a dumbass.
6:19 Read some of the post on the next thread. I believe a little name calling is going on that isn't against Mr. Barrett.
Now that sounded like a little too much spiked kool-aid.
Kind of ironic that Lucy Henson has been representing Chris' sister Kristi in her ongoing divorce for 2+ years receiving nary a dime. Guess Pro Bono case has a new meaning.
Mr. Rackley, once again you make reference to the TCA that authorizes the Election Commission to retain an attorney to represent them, please note that I have not questioned the fact that such authority is granted by the state to the Election Commission. My questions were about whether the Election Commission acted on the resolution they passed on 19 November 2010?
Your response, and that of the Committee Members and Mrs. Bassham, to my questions were that you had not. To be specific it was made very clear to me that while the resolution was passed the Election Commission had not authorized it to be acted on.
Based on your post dated 4 October 2014 at 1:03 you have now had time to more closely examine the recording and the minutes. I have not received any e-mails from you at my only active e-mail address wallenbarrett931@gmail.com and ask if you would send what ever information you may have previously sent be sent again.
In the mean time I would remind you that I have not asked for any information that is not apart of the public record. Any attorney client privilege that may have once existed has long passed with the completion of the final appeal.
Now that you at least acknowledge that the Election Commission did what the 19 November 2010 minutes indicate I ask you, specifically did the Election Commission in addition to voting to allow Mrs Henson to hire an additional attorney also give her permission to act on that resolution and if so how did the Election Commission propose to pay the cost of the additional attorney?
Good luck getting a coherent answer Mr.Barrett. If you haven't figured out by now, that dumbass rackley is more concerned with appearing right than actually being right. He should really step down and let someone in there who could make a difference.
Mr. Barrett
Let's cut to the chase here. I think you are angry with the election commission because YOU, not they, lost your electionS (plural. Isn't it about time you accepted your losses gracefully? The people do NOT want you. That's why you lost three times in a row.
It's not Christian to hate.
I'm not Barrett but I feel the need to correct your misconceptions. The election commission dropped the ball when they didn't verify the candidate who failed to follow the rules. You can let your personal feelings dictate your response but it doesn't change the facts. I guess you are one of those people who believe it's ok to circumvent the rules if it gets you what you want. Unfortunately, wrong is wrong and you, my misguided, petty poster, are wrong. Try to live with it.
12:03, your post has to rank in the top 5 most ignorant comments of all time. Of course wars have been fought over religion. They have also been fought over women, oil, land and simple insults. You are truly a dumbass if you think any of these are as controversial as abortion. Perhaps you feel as you do because your parents narrowly decided against aborting you. How does it feel to know you barely squeaked by?
10:59 Why do you hate Barrett so?
Don't say you don't your post prove it just like Barrett's prove he hates the election commission.
The Mrs. Bassham and her staff did make a mistake and I hope that never happens again. What did Barrett do to you to make you hate him so?
So, 12:33, you agree with WAB that "There is no topic more, historically, inflammatory that (sic) abortion."? History reaches back for many thousand's of years.
It was WAB that made that statement, not me, I've got way more intelligence than that. I agree with you in that there have been many many other items that are more historically inflammatory than abortion.
And, by the way, what are the other 4 "most ignorant comments of all time"?
First of all dickweed, I never said that I agree that abortion is the most inflammatory topic of all time. I did, however, say that your assertion of religion being the most controversial was asinine in the least.
Four of the most ignorant comments of all time are as follows:
1-I am voting against the Charter because of who is supporting it.
2:The time and effort to maintain liberty takes too much away from their ball games and TV.
3:I've got way more intelligence than that.
4:I guess you are one of those people who believe it's ok to circumvent the rules if it gets you what you want.
That should do for now, at least until you open your mouth again and trump what you've already said. As you know, ignorance is bliss so enjoy the lack of coherent thought while it last.
8:34
I think a better question might be why Barrett is so hated in Giles County. That is undeniable.
I too believe Barrett hates the election commission. I think he hates Mrs. Vanzant and the Harwella...among others. In my opinion, he harbors such hatred, because he sees them as responsible for his not getting elected as a commissioner. He refuses to accept the fact that the people in his district told him not once but three times that they do not want him. However, in assessing blame for his defeats, he just needs to go look in a mirror.
It seems to me that the only ones who dislike Barrett have been exposed by him. The election commission failed to do their job, vanzant flaunts her power regardless of what the law says and the harwells are just a couple of arrogant liars. How can you put the blame for them on Barrett, enabler? It wouldn't matter what he did you would have a problem with him. You are mentally unstable at best and seem to be borderline schizophrenic. I let a psychiatrist friend of mine read some of the posts you made during the election and he was absolutely astounded. It was his professional opinion that intensive therapy is your only hope for a semi-normal life. You really should consider it. I'm sure you could find a doctor to treat you in exchange for the rights to publish a paper on your condition. It's not too late and I'm sure your family would be eternally grateful.
You are quite naive to think that the only ones who don't like WAB have been exposed by him.
Look at the election results!
I realize that based in your personal hatred for me, that it is impossible for you to understand that because YOU are a certain way doesn't mean everyone else is that way.
I do not hate anyone but I certainly hate to see anyone abusing others especially those who are "public servants". There are very nice people working in the Election Office including Mrs Bassham they are very likable. What was done in the Election Office is where the problem lies. Mrs. Vanzant is a likable person but totally untrustworthy based on the numerous lies, frauds, illegal and deceitful actions she has committed. Being in over her head she seems to have chosen all the wrong means rather than to seek out the advice of others.
I do not hate the Harwells but find their behavior disgusting. Not long ago Mrs. Vanzant was the focus of Mrs Harwell's scorn, that is until Mrs Vanzant gave Terry a high paying job. There are few people I have met, and I have lived all over the country, who could even begin to compete with Mrs Harwell and her level of dishonesty and two faced behavior. Her desire and need for personal power is very similar to Mrs Clinton, both have shown a willingness to do anything to gain that power. The problem is she has abused the positions she has and continues to show such an arrogance that she clearly works for the government and not the people.
I have no problem with with those who are honest and open about their positions but I do have a problem with anyone who would lie to your face to get what they want and use their political position for personal gain and to silence any possible dissent.
Mr. Barrett, I bet you are not man enough to post that and sign your nsme to it! Oh, what, you did. Oh NO! I'm starting to sound like Johnny Deb!
How many people voted that didn't want MRS. VANZANT? She won by a small margin. So why don't you stop crowing?
How many people despise the one that thinks he is a Christian Gentleman?
12:27 what are you talking about post what, sign what?
I am 12:27, I think I am becoming dumbified by reading Johnny Debs post that I am posting like him.
Sorry 12:27 I'm beginning to read like Johnny Debs.
Neither one of you make very much sense. That is far from being like me. Glad you acted like children. Common for both of you.
I'd say acting like a child and making no sense is very much like you Johnny Rat.
Barrett
I'm not Johnny Reb or a CG but I would like to ask you a question. Do you know Ben Cunningham in any way?
Yes, I know Ben. I have worked with him on some projects. I first met him during the protest, at the state capitol, against the state income tax. He's a very nice guy and I consider him to be a friend. Why, do you ask?
KI just wanted to see if you would be truthful about it. I already knew that you knew that guy.
Is it wrong to know someone in the Tea Party? Just wondering.
That's kind of like being told not to go to the tent gathering on the square Saturday night.
8:32 If you already knew the answer to the question why did you ask it as it has never been a secret.
Now that I answered your question how about answering one for me, why don't you show as much interest in how more than 15 thousand tax dollars was paid to Mr. Williams without the knowledge and authorization of the County Commission as you do with whom I am acquainted.
Mtr. Barrett, I am not Johnny Reb, Johnny Deb, or Elvis Presley, but I would like to ask you a question. Is your name really Allen Barrett? How stupid can you people be? Please stop wasting oxygen!
What a dumb statement 5:58. It makes no sense at all.
I think 5:58 was making fun of 7:20's post being a stupid one.
Mr. Barrett
As I said, I just wanted to see if you would lie about it.
5:37, he hasn't lied about anything else, why would he lie about that? Okay, I have one for you, What is your real name?
One of the sheep speaks!
If Barrett opens his mouth it is a lie !
8:28, but yet no one has ever stated a lie that he has told. Nice accusations!
No one has ever proved he lied either. Cg use to cry, "he told a lie on me, I'm not an enabler." boohoo boowhoo.
Hey, 7:43, I take it you don't think of yourself as a sheep. So, my question is what are you? A goat?
He's a RAM and that leaves only EWE
Have they ever revealed what project green is? When will the people learn what this is? After it is developed? I love the definition of open government in this area.
'Project Green" is apparently Valley Packaging a local company wishing to expand. They have been looking at the 53 acres at highways 64 and 11, the acres which have just been recommended to be annexed into the city, mostly so they can get water and sewerage. Why the city tried to get so mysterious about it one will never know. A bit childish in my opinion.
1:05, must be out of habit.
Thank you 1:05.
Why does the city have to annex the property to run sewer and water? Isn't it legal for a municipality to provide those services outside the city limits and into the county? I understand they can and even set a different rate for the services provided to recoup the costs incurred to provide the services.
The tern "project green" comes from EDC, not the city, oh intelligent one!
Hey genius,
With that big brain of yours define "tern".
"Tern" - similar in body to the typical seagull but smaller. Will 9:25 am please explain what a Tern has to do with the local "project green"?
"TERN", when used as a verb, is a new word developed by the Obama Administration. It means "secretive","vote and see"," you wouldn't understand"and "you don't need to know". I hope this helps.
7:26 Try pulling the other one.
Thousands of tax dollars spent by a person with out the authority to spend it and people are arguing about a mistyped word. No wonder this county is broke and headed deeper in the hole.
Amen 9:37. Have you noticed that when a less-than-intelligent poster has nothing relevant to say they do their best to try and make someone look stupid. I promise you that I could find mistakes in a post that was over three sentences but what would that prove? It's the point within the comment that matters, not the method of delivery.
If there was nothing underhanded about the hiring of Mr. Williams then why are there no payments to Mr. Williams from the County or the Election Commission?
Why was nothing budgeted through the Election Commission to pay the expenses of Mr. Williams?
Why did the county make stealth payments to Mr. Williams through Mrs Henson? Since money was paid to Mrs. Henson as income then passed on to Mr. Williams was there income taxes paid on that income?
Why would the payout of such a large amount of money be kept from the Commissioners?
Why don't you stop complaining and trying to cause trouble?
Have you noticed that when a less-than-intelligent poster has nothing relevant to say they just attack? I did notice intelligent posters know a question mark comes at the end of interrogative sentences 2:41.
If you got answers 12:54 then tell them otherwise shut the ---- up. I want to know why that money was spent and by who.
5:04
Sorry, but I think this is a free speech blog. If not, then the name should be changed. How about "The Voice of the Giles County Republican Party" or something like that? Is it any wonder why people vote for Democrats?
A lack of a brain would be my guess 7:17
Intelligence and integrity are requirements to post on this blog.
7:17 I've always wondered why anybody would vote for a Democrat as the party's moral standards and common sense have gone to hell.
7:17
Here's my take on why people don't want to vote for Republicans. They see how less than a handful of people here in the county appointed themselves in charge of the local Republican Party. They appear arrogant and conniving. That's why people don't want anything to with them. Nauseating.
Whose fault is it that you are too damn lazy to get off your butt and attend the Republican Party Meetings? You whine and bitch about a handful appointing themselves in charge but you don't show up for the meetings that are announced on the radio and in the paper and even emailed to those who have taken the time to list addresses with the committee.
You don't want anything to do with them because you are a damn democrat who is only interested in what you can get from those who produce and build this nation. You are a whining parasite that don't have the guts to actually see what the Republican Party actually is doing and stands for.
I would not refuse to vote for Republican or Democrat because of the way some nut in Giles county acted.
They have no influence on the person running.
9:41
Wrong. I do not go along with Democrat principles at all, but I absolutely don't endorse what three or four self-appointed people do who claim to be the voice of the Republican Party here. Frankly, their behavior is nauseating, and it's no wonder so many will not vote Republican. I think they have done more to harm the GOP here than anyone or anything in county history.
11:21
What a shame you would let what someone in Giles county did keep you from voting for a Republican president or anyone else running on that ticket. So you are willing to keep Obama and his buddies?
I thought you didn't like what someone did, but no hate the person. This looks like you take your hate for someone in Giles county out on the whole R party.
3:53
I just don't like the was the local so-called Republican Party does business. They do not speak for me. Nor would I want them to.
Stop whining and attend the meetings. If you don't like what they are doing change the leadership, don't like their direction that get involved and change it, but then it's much easier to sit on the sidelines and whine than it is to get involved and do something.
Barrett
Look, you know these two or three appointed themselves in charge of the Republican Party here. And you undoubtedly know that they were responsible for that so-called primary that cost taxpayers well over twenty thousand dollars. Do you approve of such leadership? I don't. That's why so many people vote Democratic.
Save your breath. Although he will never get closer to the playing field than the sidelines, Barrett is infatuated with the local Republican leadership and strongly supported and participated in the primary.
Barret is right, get involved and try to change it or shut up.
Only cry babies that don't get invited to the Republican party meeting will vote Democrat over something like that. The person running for president, governor, senator or congress wasn't the one in Giles county that didn't invite you to the meeting.
You like Obama, Harry Reid and dear old Nancy vote Democrat but quit your winning it's unbecoming.
To Whiney Baby, Check your stats. I think you'll find about half the voters in the August election voted in the Republican primary, about 25 percent didn't vote in any and about 25 percent voted in the Democrat primary. You've come a long ways baby!
Check your stats buddy. The Democrats did not have a local primary. Only the Republicans did.
2:49 Are you saying there was no Democrats running for governor, senator or congress in the August election? If not why was I asked if I was voting in the Democrat or Republican primary?
the ones running in the county election didn't run under a Democrat primary, but there was a Democrat primary in August.
The costly primary was the one the Republicans chose to have so that Barrett and half a dozen candidates could have a love fest among themselves. All unopposed. What a shameful waste of taxpayer money.
I wonder if you have ever actually been closer to the truth, you certainly have shown you haven't been very close lately.
I suppose you have no more idea of what you are trying to talk about than when you were corrected by 3:56.
If you had been paying attention instead of whining you would know, probably do know but don't care that much for the truth, that I opposed having the republican primary. After the county Election Commission voted unanimously to have a republican primary I certainly followed the law and took part appropriately. The reason I say I took part appropriately is because many in evolved in that election did not act appropriately and hid their political affiliation. People who were long time active members of the democrat part tried to pass themselves off as independents just as many in national elections are now trying to do. They did not want the people to know they were supporters of the failed democrat/ obama/ reid/ pelosi policies. Most on the counties in the state held primaries and within the next few election every county will hold both republican and democrat primaries.The money spent was a lot but what cost would you put on having an honest election? More money was illegally funneled through the county attorney to another attorney than was spent on the primary.
What a politician's way of answering a question. "They wasted money over here so don't complain about my primary's waste of money."
Geez. So thankful you are not in charge of my tax dollars.
7:27 The answer was clear, you have demonstrated a problem with understanding.
I did not use the cost of one thing to justify the cost of another, my point that intelligent people would have easily gotten was to question why you complain so loudly and long about on but refuse to even raise a whisper of complaint about the other. Your bigotry has revealed itself yet again.
Both were a waste of money. Funny that Barrett participated in the first and caused the second.
Wasteful.
8:11 I agree, it sounds like someone has it out for Mr. Barrett
What part did Barrett have in the Election Committee approving the primary? Did Barrett sign any checks on the county accounts? According to some Barrett is responsible for more things than Bush I bet he caused ebola.
8:49 Actually, I think you have that backwards. I believe Barrett has it out for several p[eople someone recently listed right here on this blog. The list wasn't exhaustive, but there were several names on it. I understand that those listed are some of the ones he resents the most. That's pretty bad.
Why wasn't you honest enough to include the fact that Barrett denied having any hate or resentment toward those people and listed them individually. No you just want to attack Barrett and any opportunity even unreal ones satisfy your vicious attacks.
8:50 Since when is it an attack when the truth is told? I believe Barrett is one of the most hate-filled people I have ever seen. The proof is in the pudding. Just look at the nasty things he has said about several elected officials in our county. I often wonder how he continues to get away with it.
7:08 that is just the point it is not an attack when it's the truth unless it's Barrett telling the truth. What nasty things has he said about several elected officials that was not backed up in court.
No one is going to sue Barrett or anyone else when it means they have to go under oath and discuss the facts that have been stated about their behavior.
WAB puts a spin on a story to make it sound better. He is not wanted. He is not needed. He is bad for the county.
His sheep need to find a new spokesperson.
4:51 Do you really think people want you? Does Giles County need you? Pitiful. You do a lot of things you accuse Barrett of doing.
Don't you do a lot of spinning, but have you ever told anything?
Giles County don't want or need me either same as you.
yawn
The only mistake Barrett has made is identifying himself with his comments. If he had remained anonymous nobody would know who he was and they would just be angry at an unknown person like CG or Johnny Reb.
Giles County is a waste.
I agree with 9:24. Barrett is to honest for his own good. People around here want to hear how nice and sweet everything is not the truth specially when it's about them.
8:28
hahahahahahahaha
What he laughed instead of yawning.
Giles County needs a Charter government with commissioner and county mayor term limits. We need to pry the abuse of power from the current lot of numskulls from their cold dead brains.
12:22
No we don't, and you sound like Barrett posting anonymously again. Are you?
Janet on her again?
Barrett isn't the only intelligent person in the county that sees the truth about these crooks
3:40 But he is one of the most jealous and resentful if those who have what he can't get.
That's your opinion 8:20 and every one has one just like that thing you keep your head in.
A question: Does the county pay all attorneys, retained by them, through the county attorney or do they pay some attorneys directly. If some are paid directly why are some paid through the cover of the county attorney?
Why would the county pay an attorney through another attorney instead of directly?
They wouldn't unless they were trying to muddy the waters.
Barrett
I'd like to suggest that you read and consider James 1:26.
6:14 How about you reading it too:
"If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain."
What does the Bible say about divorce?
No Bible quotes today?
9:08 do you know what deceiveth means? I'm still waiting for someone to show where Barrett lied or deceived anyone, show it with some facts not just he lied because I said so, then we can talk about bridleing tongues.
Barrett lied because the great Christian Gentleman said so.
But he can't prove it.
The Bible says God divorced Israel,so what do you have to say about that? Perhaps your definition of divorce is different than that it the Word. Quite presumptuous of you, isn't it?
1:58 Is that all the Bible says about divorce? I had to go up and read several post to see what you was talking about and decided it was the one asking what the Bible said about divorce. You gave him/her an answer.
But why did you have to add the last sentence and make yourself look arrogant and the one some call the enabler or CG?
Sounds like we have someone divorced from their spouse posting.
8:47, did you not think his presumptuousness called for an arrogant response? Perhaps you are just more tolerant than I am. My intention was not to offend you, just the op.
The divorce was final in 2011. But you are correct that lucy is her lawyer and has been of course that's after chris bowed out. Lucy may have represented kristi in her recent divorce from her second ex husband as well. ..
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