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My child comes home weekly talking about his teacher not in class again.  His teacher is one of those teachers teaching teachers.  Well who's teaching the kids, other than substitutes and whomever they can put in the class.  His grades reflect it, and I can imagine test scores will also, for the whole class, not just my child.
web posted March 31, 2011

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I think whoever is stealing from the churches needs to stop and repent! Anyone who would do that is the lowest form of scum! I'm sorry I feel that way but I do. As a member of one of the churches I'm supposed to forgive, but I find that hard when they don't care. Maybe that is a sin but it has to be a smaller sin than stealing from God's house.
web posted March 31, 2011

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This is to the person posting someone should "back off" complaining about a "mother daughter team". First off, who the (heck) are you to tell others to "back off" when nobody mentioned any names. Hummmm seems it hit close to home with the Edgefield clan. I have no idea who this "mother daughter" team is but obviously you do so I guess it must be well known in the inside click. The hit dog barks first. Guess that's you!
web posted March 31, 2011

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RE:"Aha! So there are food fights. Do you want to go ahead and substantiate that a teacher had her hair set on fire? Was that not important enough to write a report?"

Well, just wait.  Wait until that pillar of society, that stellar mentor, Nathaniel Jackson, gets elected to sit on the school board and really insures discipline is instilled in the system.  Just wait.  If the malcontents and thugs are running the asylum now, wait until they are emboldened by the election of a "brother", and that's not the term of endearment meaning a black man, that's meaning a brother thug and racist.  He'll teach them how to get away with their actions playing the race card and soliciting help from the NAACLP.  You think the schools are in peril now?
web posted March 31, 2011

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I have posted before about the continued debate over ECSD patrol cars. At times vehicles must be replaced but, generally, I do not agree with replacing county vehicles based on mileage/ age alone. Nor do I agree with, or understand, the lengths that some are allowed to go to make unnecessary upgrades to their fleet. These are not luxury vehicles, technology toys or taxis. They are utility vehicles, therefore should be utilized to perform a service for the people of the county. They do not need to put on spectacular light and sound shows. They do not need to have four hundred horsepower engines. They do not need to be covered with dazzling, complex graphics, etc…

Example: Aiken County. Recently I came upon Mr. AC Sheriff and a deputy, both with blue lights blazing, stooped over a fellow against a fence that was likely a fairly harmless, unfortunate transient. Maybe the poor guy was a tough case and required backup. Maybe he had “offended” one of Mr. Sheriff’s friends and was getting double teamed. Maybe he could have done something wrong – I mean really, truly wrong – not just Mr. Sheriff wrong. However, I am fully, and unfortunately, aware of just how just Mr. Sheriff and some of his posse are. So I am skeptical. Festus was in a regular old patrol wagon. But Mr. Sheriff? He was driving a fairly new, big ole four door, four wheel drive truck that was putting on some light show. I cannot recall where on the truck something wasn’t flashing. He was even tricked out with one of those fancy, mesmerizing “Nightrider” lights in the grill of the truck. Wow! Tinted windows. No graphics of notice of course. Not to cool for Mr. Sheriff to show up at one of his buddy’s’ “crazy” parties and remind all of the “law abiding” citizens there of what he is supposed to represent – integrity and justice. Maybe he does a lot of undercover work? Who knows what surprises the interior held? Hope the door locks worked. Wouldn’t want an amateur crook getting their hands on any of Mr. Sheriffs WMD would we?

Think Mr. Sheriff needs that big ole truck to provide the service he was elected and is responsible for? Are the people that live in Aiken County so happy to pitch in to get Mr. Sheriff his many toys? He must be a swell guy! Just how many fancy lights does it take to catch a crook? (No this isn’t a polish joke!). How much horsepower is needed? How many decals? How many four wheelers, ATVs and UTVs? How many hands must you have in the taxpayers’ pockets?

Let’s not use the guys in Aiken County as an example. We have a fairly humble, practical and effective law enforcement organization in Edgefield County considering our population. It’s run by some pretty good folks. Let’s not let it or the remainder of our county government get out of hand. Let’s make some practical, honest choices with at least a dash of integrity. We taxpayers couldn’t ask for more.
web posted March 31, 2011

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Sept 11th (NY) Jan 11th (Haiti) and March 11th (Japan)...Luke 21:10-11 "Then Jesus said to his disciples : 'Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven.'" Jesus says, "For behold I come quickly." So ask yourself, are you ready?
web posted March 31, 2011

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Saw in the paper today where SC is trying to exempt our state from the Fed law to do away with incandescent lights.  We actually have a plant in Mullins that makes these bulbs.  Thanks to our congress - China will soon be the only country that makes them.    You have to see this to believe it.
 
And that's just the way it is.
http://www.lewrockwell.com/blog/lewrw/archives/75548.html
web posted March 31, 2011

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CATTLE GUARDS, THIS IS ABOUT AS GOOD AS THEM WANTING TO CHANGE THE LAW OF PHYSICS!

You will love this one, I haven't stop laughing yet.

For those of you who have never traveled to the west, or southwest, cattle guards are horizontal steel rails placed at fence openings, in dug-out places in the roads adjacent to highways (sometimes across highways), to prevent cattle from crossing over that area.  For some reason the cattle will not step on the "guards," probably because they fear getting their feet caught between the rails.

A few months ago, President Obama received and was reading a report that there were over 100,000 cattle guards in Colorado .  The Colorado ranchers had protested his proposed changes in grazing policies, so he ordered the Secretary of the Interior to fire half of the "cattle" guards immediately!

Before the Secretary of the Interior could respond and presumably try to straighten President Obama out on the matter, Vice-President Joe Biden, intervened with a request that...before any "cattle" guards were fired, they be given six months of retraining for Arizona border guards.  'Times are hard', said Joe Biden, 'it's only fair to the cattle guards and their families!'
 
And these two guys are running our country, OMG!
web posted March 31, 2011

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A bill has been introduced to enact the "South Carolina Restructuring Act of 2011." On the surface, this sounds like a great idea with an ostensible goal to streamline government administration and put into the Executive Branch more authorities for governance. The SCRA would "transfer to and incorporate into" a number of offices to create the Department of Administration, "a department of the executive branch of state government headed by a director appointed by the Governor."

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The Garnet Spy
web posted March 31, 2011

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This is to whoever posted about the "mother and daughter 'teem.'" First, learn how to spell. Second, you could not possibly know what the real situation is. I suggest you back off.
web posted March 30, 2011

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Aha! So there are food fights. Do you want to go ahead and substantiate that a teacher had her hair set on fire? Was that not important enough to write a report? Go ahead and admit that the food fights have advanced to pupils throwing solid objects in the classroom. What about the scalpels that were stolen from the science lab? Why are you so adamant about downplaying the lack of discipline at school? Do you condone social deviation and disobedience? I believe that if all of the parents knew what is going on they would demand that their children behave, but the administrators try to keep the discipline documentation to a minimum because it makes them look like they cannot or will not do their jobs. Come back to reality boys! What is written down on some spread sheet isn't worth a hill of beans when your students are out of control. Test scores and graduation rates are not worth the trade-off for morals and values. Get your priorties in order. So what if you are in the upper ten percent of the lowest ranking state in the country?Everyone will apprceiate you if you turn out good solid dependable citizens. You show them about discipline and respect now and they will thank you for it later.
web posted March 30, 2011

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RE: ADHD

ADHD is a very real condition. You shouldn't judge those whom shoes you have never worn. My child has been diagnosed with this condition and has maintained honor roll status the entire time he has been in school. There will always be those who are quick to blame and find any excuse for their child's bad behavior. What is sad is that this does not apply to all. It has been very difficult making decisions and trying to figure out what is the best treatment for a child that is truly in need.
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Old Sea Story Parable 

There's an old sea story about a ship's Captain who inspected his sailors, and afterward told the first mate that his men smelled bad.  

The Captain suggested perhaps it would help if the sailors would change underwear occasionally.  

The first mate responded, "Aye, aye sir, I'll see to it immediately!"  

The first mate went straight to the sailors berth deck and announced, "The Captain thinks you guys smell bad and wants you to change your underwear."  

He continued, " Leo you change with Jerry, Tony you change with Bert and Bob you change with Ed."

THE MORAL OF THE STORY:   
Someone may come along and promise "Change", but don't count on things smelling any better.
web posted March 30, 2011

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RE: ADHD
I grew up in the late 50's and would be considered an "ADHD" student by today's standards. I liked to daydream and (mess) around during class trying to be funny. (The teacher) would put me in my place faster than you could say spit. Everybody wants to yell about make my kid special when a ruler across the knuckles used to solve all the problems the so called experts think will take years to solve. I got the solution………. make them behave!!!!
web posted March 30, 2011

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Destined to become a Classic: OBAMA AT THE BAT

http://www.angelfire.com/ak2/intelligencerreport/obama_at_bat.html
web posted March 30, 2011

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The U.S. is vulnerable to a cyber attack, with its electrical grids, pipelines, chemical plants and other infrastructure designed without security in mind. Some say not enough is being done to protect the country.

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The Garnet Spy
web posted March 30, 2011

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(Below are a few of the comments sent in concerning the death of Carl Langley)

It was sad to hear Mr. Langley died. I always enjoyed reading his writings. I disagreed with him sometimes but he always made great points and made me think. Prayers to his family.


I loved reading Carl Langley's columns. I know you said he was taking time off for an illness, I never knew it was that bad. I would write him an email from time to time when something he said rubbed me the wrong way or I had questions and he was always very nice.


Rest in Pease Carl. The world was a better place with you here.


I met Carl in 2003 and considered him a friend. I hope and believe he counted me as one. He spoke of you (the editor) with admiration for what you were doing in Edgefield County and encouraged many in Aiken to read EdgefieldDaily.com. That says a lot about you. The article on his passing was a fitting tribute to a man of his stature and prominence. May God rest his soul and may His hand be upon his family as they deal with the loss of a truly great man.
web posted March 29, 2011

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B.S. There was never a food fight in any public school I attended. Had there been the principal and the MEN teachers would have corralled the culprits and tagged their behinds. Then double jeapordy would have been imposed when the Daddy's at home found out. I agree the emphasis should be put on the good events happening at the school, but there is a trend of disobedience that is getting out of control. No one can study and learn in an environment where thugs and brats are causing constant commotion. This is an urgent time when grown ups need to pull together no matter what their skin color is and demand that order and respect return to the classroom. Are you opposed to that or are you opposed to anything that is normal and rational. Or, maybe you are one of the fat boys sitting on your back side and watching the show. and cashing that check. Throw me that piece of cake, Buddy!
web posted March 29, 2011

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Dean, come on, the man takes a personal day?  What the heck is going own.  I bet a lot was done without him?  Looks like the answer to me.

Editor's note:  It was a not a "personal day", he took the week off... again.
web posted March 29, 2011

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Hey “mare” Andy, why did the town raise the franchise fees on the crappy cable service? My fee went from $ 3.85 to $ 4.15. Are you that desperate for a few pennies more to supplement the free service the town gets? Or is it because, people who do work on their place have gotten around the law that says you need a permit so you are losing revenue over that. Oh, by the way, I will be cutting my grass by next week, should I get a permit for that also??
 
Did it ever occur to you to once in a while, drive around the town to see what messes people have on their property. This town is really going down the tubes!
web posted March 29, 2011

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@ I was born in Edgefield
Re: Proverb 11:29 "He that trouble his own house shall inherit the wind."

Thats great you would nail he who reports the the wrongs of others to the wall and not he who does the wrong.  "He that troubles his own house" clearly refers to situations that the editor and those who write into the wandering minds are reporting about.  What you propose is for the editor to lay quiet like the local papers about these things which need fixing.  If it is hurting the community then hold those who are doing wrong responsible, not those who wish to expose it.  When an injury is infected does the Doctor simply cover it up so that it cannot be seen?  To the protest of the patient, the Doctor may decide to pour alcohol on the wound.  This is not the most comfortable feeling and the patient may scream out.  As the editor and those who have the gumption allow alcohol to be applied to the wounds of Edgefield County there will be protest.  You are simply one of those who can't handle the pain and would rather the Doctor "cover the wound" which would eventually result in the rotting of the limb.  I guess you believe that the leaders of said industry are idiots.  You would kick around the legitimacy of edgefielddaily and call it immaterial because you know better and somehow these leaders of industry don't know as much as you do.  You simply wish to levy the lack of industry coming here against the truthful work of a community reporter.  That is a sad reality that you must recognize as you are a false prophet.  Bring on the disinfectant and sunshine.
web posted March 29, 2011

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Re: ADHD

I hate to bust your bubble, but the concept behind ADHD learning in school and video games is irrelevant…. Just hear me out… My son has ADHD along with a few other problems.. he learns JUST FINE… I never use it as an excuse… and he does not know he has a problem… he thinks his medicine is a vitamin like flinstones.. and that he is growing to be a big boy.. I choose to not tell my son, and the school backs me on my decision.. I don’t want  him to think he is different or use his diagnosis as a reason to misbehave.. my son loses the attention of the teacher when not doing a “hands o n activity”… he has to be active..if not.. he loses focus..when this happens, usually asking him a question or to do a task will get him back on track..this is where video games come in.. your hands are constantly moving while playing a video game, your eyes are moving and you are constantly challenged to figure out your next move.. in class, this is not always the case. So comparing the two.. well, I personally think its wrong. To me.. its up to the parents to help the children. Many children are taught that they have a problem so its ok to : misbehave, get bad grades, etc. That’s where the real problem is… if you give a child/parent an excuse… they are going to use it.
web posted March 29, 2011

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I was born in Edgefield, and I have work in Edgefield, in other count in this state and some of the other States in this grate nation.
And I have visited many city in this country, but I love Edgefield, S.C.
I read your news when I get a chance, some I like and some I dislike.
Forgive me if I am wrong about you, but it seem to me that you don't like Edgefield.
You complaint about the stores closing and the town drying up. I commend the few business that is holding on and trying to encourage people to shop at home. But if ou want the town and the county to grow we must encourage everyoen to come and shop at home.
1. If this news press stop being so derogatory toward negro (black) and poor people and start having love in your heart for mankind, then this town and county will grow and prosper. If you can get black and poor people to start coming to town then, merchants can capture their dollars.
2. If you stop complaining about everything that the school administration and teachers are doing, and start writing about the good, then we will have a better school system.
3. If you will stop complaining, and bellyaching about everyone that run our movement then maybe we can get some industrial minded people to look at Edgefield and set up shop hear. Read the Holy Bible, Proverb 11:29 He that trouble his own house shall inherit the wind.
Mr. news man strive for healing, communication, and understanding, then we will grow together. Remember, while you are trying to pull me down, I am still on top of you.

Editor's note: I love Edgefield County - it is my homeland. I grew up in Trenton and my wife in Merriwether. This is my home. As such, I want it to be the best it can be. We can disagree on how that is accomplished, but never challenge my love and devotion to this county.
web posted March 28, 2011

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Foodfights: these have been going on forever. Many feel that they are a tradition. They are glorified by TV and movies. Law enforcement does not waste their time to do a report on a food fight. I asked and I could not find any teacher who got hurt.
 
ADHD and the like: These conditions have been around forever. They just did not know what it was. Is it over diagnosed, probably. Just like special education; too quickly children are place with these labels.
 
btw educators: Florida just got merit pay signed into law for their teachers.

Military Quote Of The Day "When I joined the military it was illegal to be homosexual, then it became optional and now it's legal. I'm getting out before Obama makes it mandatory."
web posted March 28, 2011

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Re:ADHD
I agree with the editor. If a kid can sit in front of a tv for hours playing a video game he (she) ain't got no problem paying attention.
web posted March 28, 2011

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Might we finally be free from the freeloading mother daughter teem on the square? Hope so!
web posted March 28, 2011

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RE...Lindsay Lohan is 24 and her story is all over the news! Why?  Because she's a celebrity drug addict Charlie Sheen (46!) has recently upstaged her! Why?  Because people are amused as he rants about his "specialness" Justin Allen 23, Brett Linley 29, Matthew Weikert 29, Justus Bartett 27, Dave Santos 21, Jesse Reed    26, Matthew Johnson 21, Zachary Fisher  24, Brandon King 23, Christopher Goeke 23, & Sheldon Tate 27, are all Marines who gave their lives for you.

Thank God for patriots!
web posted March 28, 2011

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People with big minds talk about ideas and those with small minds talk about people.
web posted March 28, 2011

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Editor's post: Obviously the icing is the best part of turning two. Have a great weekend.
web posted March 26, 2011 

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RE:  ADHD is NOT a made up condition.
 
I call BS.  Before the 90's, you never heard of ADHD.  Kids went to school and got what they were suppose to get out of school.  Now there is an excuse.  An excuse for kids, parents AND teachers to say "little Johnny is not able to learn" and an excuse for the "doctors" to get you in the system.  Once in you'll never get out.
 
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RE:  He and most parents would benefit from a week's worth of substituting!

Yea, he and most parents have a backbone and would push back when the ADMINISTRATION dictates their crapola agendas and not fear repercussions.
web posted March 26, 2011

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I have been to many a budget workshop and the person that needs to be their, the most, is the admin, or budget person.  I can not believe that dean would allow brown not to attend.  by the way, why was he not there?  come on dean?

Editor's note: The meeting had long been scheduled. Mr. Brown took it upon himself to take a person trip and miss the meeting. Trust me, he was not missed at the meeting and it went very smooth.
web posted March 26, 2011

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Lindsay Lohan is 24 and her story is all over the news! Why?  Because she's a celebrity drug addict

Charlie Sheen (46!) has recently upstaged her! Why?  Because people are amused as he rants about his "specialness"

Justin Allen 23, Brett Linley 29, Matthew Weikert 29, Justus Bartett 27, Dave Santos 21, Jesse Reed    26, Matthew Johnson 21, Zachary Fisher  24, Brandon King 23, Christopher Goeke 23, & Sheldon Tate 27, are all Marines who gave their lives for you.

There is no media for them, not even a mention of their names. Honor THEM !

Blessed are those who have one hand held by God and the other by a friend.
web posted March 26, 2011

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RE: "I have submitted a Three Freedom of Information requests to the school district, however, they were unable to locate the document."

Well isn't that convenient.  If it was distributed by the district it should be on a computer.  However, you are at least lucky they responded to the Freedom of Information Act requests.  They typically think they're above the law and ignore them.

Ask your school board member to request the document.  By the way, you better watch out, they may file a suit against you for defamation like they did against Jackson, Kemp, and Brown.  You're not supposed to question anything they do.  BE CAREFUL!

Oh, and it was interesting on O'Reilly the other night when someone asked a question about web sites and posts made trashing other students.  O'Reilly said they could probably sue for slander, but it is extremely difficult and would be very expensive.  Guess O'Reilly hasn't talked to the Superintendent.  Oooops! I guess she thinks by requesting a jury trial, she'll be able to play the race card and persuade the jury in Edgefield to find for her.  After all, look what the liberal cooks did for ole Nate Jackson!
web posted March 26, 2011

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Have you ever known a teacher? Obviously not because you are totally ignorant about what's going on inside the ECS. When students are threatening and attacking teachers it becomes a civil and legal matter. Only problem is that it is the administrators who are too chicken to step up and take control. They know that they are either a duck out of water or incompetent for the job. There is no nurturing and training children going on it is more like when the lights go out duck because the food will come flying. See for yourself. Be a substitute for a while and you will see that the inmates are running the asylum. As far as this editor goes: he really put his ignorance on display when he came up with practical solutions for complicated problems. He too should spend some time in the food wars and texting game. So don't come around talking trash like you no something when you are probably a source of the problem.
web posted March 26, 2011

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Moron-I'm not that by a long shot, i'm a child of God. I understand there are some thugs(as you called them) out there that cause problems, but you also has to realize that there are some children out here that doesn't believe in hurting, taking, or destroying someone else property. What about them? Do they have to suffer because of the others doing wrong? My understanding is if they are caught, jail is where they end up, and right back out on the streets is where they are release. I'm not the one to deliberate on Politics. God Bless our Young Generations!!!! I am just stating my opinino, and i think i have a right, i don't expect everyone to agree with me, cause every one has there on opinino. I'm not here to judge anyone and i surely don't want anyone judging me.
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After her graduation from Winthrop in 1958, Boots taught physical education and coached at North Augusta Junior High School and Paul Knox Junior High School.

Editor's note: Thank you. We were unaware.
web posted March 26, 2011

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The Obamabots on display on spring break. I saw this on tv and googled it. Check out the story and the VIDEO! The natives get restless when they dong get it "their way" at the burger king. They should all go to jail!!! After the crazy woman gets arrested she remembers she has kids! Where is the daddy?
web posted March 26, 2011

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This is not mentioned in your story

Obama speaks with forked tongue.
web posted March 26, 2011

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To all parents who kids were in 5th grade last year. I am trying to located a flyer that was sent out from JET Middle School.  It was sent out around May 13th to local elementary schools (Parker, Johnston and Douglas)  to be given to all 5th grader's who would be going into 6th grade.
 
This flyer was the original announcement about formation of the Eagle Leadership Academy for school year 2010-2011 . It stated that all kids even those not selected for the academy would receive the same quality of education as those selected. It said that application were being accepted until June and were available in at JET Middle School Office. 

I have submitted a Three Freedom of Information requests to the school district, however, they were unable to locate the document. Since Edgefield Daily has done a story on the announcement of the leadership academy date May 13th, I was hoping maybe one of your readers might have a copy of this document. If so, could they please forward it to the editor so he can insure I get it. Many thanks.
 
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
web posted March 25, 2011

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Just was wondering who opened the Garage on the corner of Mobley street in Johnston.Does anyone know if they are any good?I have been seeing several cars up on cement blocks for several days and just figure they may be having trouble getting parts.Because if there was an ordnance against this the mayor and his people would be taken care of this eyesore.LOOKS REAL GOOD COMING INTO TOWN WITH THOSE CARS ON BLOCKS.Just thought I would ask may need some work done one day.
web posted March 25, 2011

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Re: Survivor:
Well written and 100% accurate! I also agree with the editor's comments 100% and boy what a difference that would make in the classroom!
web posted March 25, 2011

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Re: Survivor and the editor's response
 
As a high school teacher, I can relate to almost everything the elementary teacher says. However, on the high school level, the class would probably have 30-35 in a class. The non-English speaking students would be there, the behavior problems, etc. would be there. Along with all the work the teacher must prepare to keep the class busy and interested, now she must also jump through hoops because of new programs and evaluations because teachers must teach teachers to teach. She may also work for a principal who does not believe that teachers have family responsibilites outside of school. The editor's approach may have worked thirty years ago, but it won't work now.  Mainstreaming allows all levels of students to be in the same classroom and some studies have shown there are some benefits to that. It is possible to have a student removed from class in extreme situations, but usually that student is back in class the next time. Sometimes a teacher is the only one teaching a particular subject, so the student is put back in with the same group. ADHD is NOT a made up condition. Yes, too many children are put under the classification, but some need medication and they are very intelligent, not lazy. Finally, the remaining students may be quiet and well behaved. Sometimes they are there to learn. Many times they are there to sleep, to text, to obtain drugs, etc.  What happened to the drug dog who used to come regularly? The editor's solution may sound good, but it wouldn't be allowed today. He and most parents would benefit from a week's worth of substituting!
web posted March 25, 2011

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Re: Wallace Percival
 
Can Brag all he wants. Not off the hook yet. Grand Jury my friend. Oh! Wait, Columbia County Georgia too, my friend. Let see if your mommy will protect you out of your jurisdiction. Do not think for a second you are off the hook in Columbia County. You did the unthinkable, justice will be served. Child molesters will not get dismissed pass the judicial system.
 
Signed: Disgusted mother

Editor's note: No charges have been filed against Mr. Percival by Georgia authorities in the case at this time.
web posted March 25, 2011

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Can you please tell me what I can do to get the county to put Fire Hydrants down Jacob McKie road and Rolling Hills Drive?

Editor's note: That request would probably have to be placed with the Edgefield County Water and Sewer Authority.
web posted March 25, 2011

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To all you NASCAR driver wanna-bes!

On the track its called drafting - on the highway its tailgating On the track its moving through the pack to gain position - on the highway its weaving in and out of traffic and gets you eventually nowhere.
On the track its setting a new speed record - on the highway its exceeding the posted limit and against the law.
So if you're doing all this stuff on the highway save it for the track and maybe save some poor innocent persons life.
web posted March 25, 2011

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RE: " Next Season on Survivor.  Have you heard about the next planned "Survivor" show?"

I strongly agree with the Editor's response.  Instead of this teacher or administrator being proactive and standing up to do the right thing, they whine about how hard it is to be a teacher.  The Editor missed one though.  Whoever wrote the post should not let the door hit them in the @$$ on the way out.  Allow someone else who WANTS to be a teacher take that position.

Wha, wha, wha.  You know what it takes to be a teacher going in, so you have assumed your responsibilities.  Now you just sit there and whine about all that you have to do.  That would be like a soldier who volunteers to serve his/her country to start whining about having to go to one of the hot spots in the world.  Instead he/she accept what they have chosen to pursue as a career/job and drive on.  They adapt, improvise, and overcome.  They make things happen. And for what they do, as a taxpayer, I would rather half a teachers salary and quarter a teachers benefits and give our soldiers a raise.  They are far more under paid than a teacher.   Teachers should stand up and change their own system if they don't like all the stupid bureaucratic requirements, and stupid rules, regulations and policies.  But do they?  Nooooooo.  But you tell them you are going to cut jobs or cut benefits and boy do they stand up then.

You had a few citizens stand up and give you a voice.  You had sources beginning to come forward and provide further voice.  But did you do anything to help.  Nope.  Like a majority of the teachers, you coward in a corner somewhere afraid to speak up, afraid you might lose your job, afraid your contract wouldn't be renewed, afraid you would lose your pay and precious benefits. You reap what you sow.  I am (removed) glad our soldiers didn't learn too much from our teachers when they were attending public schools.
web posted March 25, 2011

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Re Complaining about Post Office:
 
Now I know why the numbers or in the box, if the mail people are like you and can’t spell or write, BINGO, there’s the problem. Funny isn’t it that the emergency services in the county have no problems with numbers at the street near the mail box, and yes, even though the number is in my box, and also a sticker with the bar code, and my house number is on the post of the mail box, the dummy still gets the mail screwed up. And you people in Johnston wonder why Jackson got all those votes!!!
web posted March 25, 2011

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This is not good...... we have to indoctrinate our military on how to deal with queer soldiers kissing. I guess this would include the showers? What the (removed) is this world coming to? We're going to hell in a hand basket as a country.
web posted March 25, 2011

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Editor's post: At least three more break-ins or thefts of metal from county homes were reported on Wednesday. Official reports were not available for today's reports. It is only going to get worse before it gets better. On the bright side, Sheriff's Deputies cars are breaking down, there are too few to cover the county, but we can overpay to make sure little Johnny and Betty Sue can have a ball to kick around. Don't forget that the road crew can use money from a special tax to repair our roads ($20 Road Maintenance Fee per car) to move bleachers for a private church to hold functions at their "northside park" where no county recreation takes place, trim shrubbery (don't we pay someone already for that?), and other nonsense rather than use the money for what it is taxed . Nice to know our county leaders have their priorities in order. 
web posted March 24, 2011 

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I normally wouldn't post a comment on here but after today I feel that I need to vent.  A group of co-workers got together today to eat lunch at a restaurant in Johnston.  I've eaten there on many, many occasions and it's always been very good.  However, today, we went to eat and 3 out of the 7 of us found hair in our food.  That was bad enough, but when we talked to the manager, he said it was remarkable that 3 people at the same table had hair in their food.  R U Serious?????????  We just found hair in our food and are you saying that we are lying??????????  We didn't ask for our money back but he should have given us a meal the next time we come in (if we decide to go back).  Make your cooks and servers who (handle the food) wear hair nets - Do Something!!!!!  But instead he acts like it's no big deal.  Business owners should remember that word of mouth is the best advertisement but it can also be your worst enemy!!!!!!
web posted March 24, 2011

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What is it with Edgefield (county) and child molesters? every time I turn around there's another report of one being arrested? these guys make me sick to my stomach. jail is too good for them! I hope there are some big old stinky brutes who treat them the same way they treated the little kids they raped!
web posted March 24, 2011

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When I moved to Edgefield county 5 years ago, the first thing I did was fence my property (about 20 acres) , not only to keep MY dogs in, but to keep stray dogs OUT. Electric fences are useless for keeping strays out. Fencing is NOT that expensive and it surely is worth it.
web posted March 24, 2011

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Thanks for the heads up on road repairs. That's why I love Edgefield Daily.com. Always a step ahead of everybody else. I think you should change your motto to news you can use! Thanks for all ya'll do!

Editor's note: Thank you for reading. Edgefield Daily is here to provide the most up to date information available.
web posted March 24, 2011

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Why doesn't the sheriff do something about all the dope dealers at Brookstone (apartments)? My daughter and grandson lives there because I can't afford to help her anymore than I do already and every time I go to visit there are people standing around smoking dope and selling it right out in the open? If I can see this I know they can see it if they wanted to. Its not just the blacks its whites too. I'm trying my best to find her another place to live but she's got a lease and they won't let her out until it is up. Section 8 won't help either. I told them that its unsafe for her and my grandson but they don't care. If there is anything you or anyones else can do to help please do.
Worried grandmother.

Editor's note: If I were you and felt my child or grandchild was in danger I would pay the penalty to break the lease and bring them home until other arrangements could be made. If you see this type of activity taking place I would advise you to call the Sheriff's Office at once at 803-278-1625 or 803-637-5337. Give a description of those involved, what they are wearing, and any vehicle they are driving.
web posted March 24, 2011

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Complain,complain,complain. I worked in the postal service for 10 years and that's all you "customers" dod was complain. Some kind carrier took the time to write your street address on the outside of your box where it belongs...not a post or on ur house... But on your box and you still complain. If johnston hired a new carrier I guess you expect them to know every address on the route the first day. Do you realize on some routes there could be up to 1000 addresses with some the only difference being A or B. Have you ever thought maybe they did this to ensure you get proper delivery of the mail. No you wouldn't think about that cause your a "complainer". I bet you will be the first one to complain when you get the wrong mail. As for the barcodes in your box contact the postmaster general because the carriers are told in every city and town in the US whose box gets one of those. Ask him why he choose you!! See where that gets you!!
web posted March 24, 2011

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Re: "One woman spoke up saying that she was fed up what she called "gutless" Republicans who get elected and don't push the conservative agenda of the party. Mr. Olson agreed. The woman stated that Sen. Jim DeMint seemed to be the "lone voice" from South Carolina. "Yes, but I believe he's getting some support up there (Washington DC) now," Olson said."

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2011/03/23/110905/sen-demint-chooses-ideology-over.html

Three cheers for Jim DeMint.  Next he should get rid of the all the federal jobs at Fort Gordon and SRS!  Who needs that white collar welfare.  We got Jim DeMint!  He can pray for us.  That is all we need!  

Editor's note: Why should Sen. DeMint add an amendment to a law he knew (and has been ruled) was unconstitutional? If the life-saving device works, private investors will put up the money and bring it to market without the government's help.

That's the way Capitalism works. Why didn't a Democrat make the amendment? After all, the Republicans were not allowed to add any amendments if you recall. Or did you just forget that fact?
web posted March 24, 2011

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Next Season on Survivor
Have you heard about the next planned "Survivor" show? Three businessmen and three businesswomen will be dropped in an elementary school classroom for 1 school year. Each business person will be provided with a copy of his/her school district's curriculum, and a class of 20-25 students.
Each class will have a minimum of five learning-disabled children, three with A.D.H.D., one gifted child, and two who speak limited English. Three students will be labeled with severe behavior problems.
Each business person must complete lesson plans at least 3 days in advance with annotations for curriculum objectives and modify, organize, or create their materials accordingly. They will be required to teach students, handle misconduct, implement technology, document attendance, write referrals, correct homework, make bulletin boards, compute grades, complete report cards, document benchmarks, communicate with parents, and arrange parent conferences. They must also stand in their doorway between class changes to monitor the hallways.
In addition, they will complete fire drills, tornado drills, and [Code Red] drills for shooting attacks each month.
They must attend workshops, faculty meetings, and attend curriculum development meetings. They must also tutor students who are behind and strive to get their 2 non-English speaking children proficient enough to take the SOLS tests. If they are sick or having a bad day they must not let it show.
Each day they must incorporate reading, writing, math, science, and social studies into the program. They must maintain discipline and provide an educationally stimulating environment to motivate students at all times. If all students do not wish to cooperate, work, or learn, the teacher will be held responsible.
The business people will only have access to the public golf course on the weekends, but with their new salary, they will not be able to afford it. There will be no access to vendors who want to take them out to lunch, and lunch will be limited to thirty minutes, which is not counted as part of their work day. The business people will be permitted to use a student restroom, as long as another survival candidate can supervise their class.
If the copier is operable, they may make copies of necessary materials before, or after, school. However, they cannot surpass their monthly limit of copies. The business people must continually advance their education, at their expense, and on their own time.
The winner of this Season of Survivor will be allowed to return to their job.

Editor's note: I could eliminate many of the problems. First, those who do not speak English are probably children of illegal aliens and should not be allowed to take advantage of our schools. Mark two off the list.

The students with "severe behavior problems" would be out next after disrupting class. I'd tell the school administrators they can keep them in their office and let them teach them if they wanted to keep them in school. Three more off the list.

The three with "ADHD" are slackers. (You put a child with so-called ADHD in front of a video game and he/she sit there for hours... they don't have the made-up "disease") They can get with the program or sit in the corner facing the wall until they want to learn. If they start any problems, they're out too. Three more off the list.

The five with "learning disabilities" should not be in regular classrooms and should be in remedial classes with those with similar problems. That's five less in the class.

That would leave 12 in the class who want an education. I think I could handle that without a problem. In fact, if every teacher did the same we would need half as many teachers and SAT and ACT test scores would go back to where they were before we had the US Department of Education which was started by liberal Jimmy Carter to make "everybody equal" (yeah, equally uneducated). So, you could eliminate that bureaucracy and save billions of dollars a year.

Problems solved. That's the way it was done in the 60's and early 70's when I was in school. Worked then, why not now?
web posted March 24, 2011

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We moved to beautiful Edgefield County last summer and have loved the peaceful and mild weather. That was until today when I woke up with hay fever like I have never suffered before. Our cars, yard, porches, everything covered in yellow pollen! This is horrible! Please tell me this will be over soon.

Editor's note: So sorry to inform you, it has only just begun.
web posted March 23, 2011

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Merriwether poster with dog problem – I feel your pain. I used to live in the area and had many issues with others dogs. We had a dog also but it was kept in a large kennel unless we were in the yard with it. In addition, seems the “association” found physical yard fences “unappealing”. So eventually we installed an underground fence to allow more freedom. We did all of this out of concern for our pet and respect for our neighbors.

Do not expect others to be concerned about their animals or have any respect for you, your family or property. Unfortunately, many believe that pet ownership is another entitlement that they need not be responsible for. Another disappointment you may face is the lack of assistance you will receive as you try to do something about a legitimate issue you have. You will find some sympathetic ECSD officers that will try to help, but ultimately someone at the courthouse has to take some action. That is not likely going to happen until you jump through many more hoops than you care to. Then the middle ground is often taken which doesn’t solve any issue long-term. So get on your hoop jumping shoes if you are compelled to continue working the system.

Your biggest and most unfortunate challenge, however, may come as you struggle to decide if you must handle things yourself. The irony here is that those who have some compassion for living things and are respectful of those around them have the most difficulty with a decision like this. Those who do not care where their animals go, what they do or who they bother generally have no problem taking matters into their own hands with their neighbors or the neighbors animals.

We moved to a much more rural area and still have unnecessary problems with pets of others. My lesson is almost complete. Good luck to you.
web posted March 23, 2011

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I read the story on the schools report card and then looked at the link with the whole report card and it was obvious to me you cheer about the few bright spots and ignore what horrible shape the schools are in. Thanks for linking the whole report. I guess you thought nobody would look.

Editor's note: The article was provided by the School District. We linked the entire report card for readers to see all the data available and judge for themselves how well the school system is performing.
web posted March 23, 2011

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I would like to personally thank Mr. T. Knight and Mike Hooker of Mt. Vintage Plantation for letting the Fox Creek High School Golf Team use their golfing facilities for FCHS’s home site. The staff and members of the golf club and community have been extremely supportive and helpful in many ways. Special thanks goes to Asst. Golf-Pro Rob Lee for all his instruction and time he has put forth to help these student-golfers improve their golf games. It is my hope and plan that with all the great support behind the Fox Creek HS golf team, from the entire Mt. Vintage Plantation community, there will be many Region and State Golf Championships coming our way in the near future.

Fox Creek HS Golf Coach   David Franklin
web posted March 23, 2011

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RE;  Once again you show you are a racist pimp by calling PRESIDENT OBAMA a MONKEY!!! I'm NEVER reading again!!!!

Stupid people shouldn't breed but that's what they get paid to do!
web posted March 23, 2011

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How much Cocaine did Charlie Sheen do?

Enough to kill two and a half men.

Editor's note: That's funny.
web posted March 23, 2011

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The current attempt to cut the U.S. budget and try to revive our economy is making slow progress with few significant savings. The effort seems to focus on domestic spending; duplicative funding, earmarks, outdated programs, entitlements and items that can otherwise be sacrificed in difficult economic times.

The intricacies of foreign aid are not easy to decipher. In reading the justifications for the funds, you'll find a bushel full of vague reasoning to "promote" this, "enable" that or "encourage" something else. And though many millions of dollars are spent for very good and necessary causes, there are some real curiosities when scanning through government budget proposals.

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The Garnet Spy
web posted March 23, 2011

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Editor's post: Some comments were not listed for Tuesday due to the late hour of publication. Tghey will be added to comments placed for Wednesday. 

But who can pass up this headline? Obama: Drill, Brazil, Drill!
Now, with a seven-year offshore drilling ban in effect off of both coasts, on Alaska's continental shelf and in much of the Gulf of Mexico — and a de facto moratorium covering the rest — Obama tells the Brazilians: "We want to help you with the technology and support to develop these oil reserves safely. And when you're ready to start selling, we want to be one of your best customers."

Ah, what a great President. Kill American jobs, American oil, American independence, and support a foreign country to take more of our money and "spreading the wealth" around the world... everywhere but America.

Well, he did say he wanted to "fundamentally change America". How's that working out for you so far?
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People of low income or maybe no income can get back large tax checks depending on how many children they have. It's called a child tax credit .Use to be 1,000 a child . It's been in place a long time. So not only do we give these children free breakfast, free lunch, free medical care etc. , we pay their mother to have more. It's not the child's fault. The laws need to be changed so people are not encouraged to have more children while on assistance.Instead of hiring people from other countries to come in and pick fruit farmers could work these people and pay back the tax payer. Wouldn't that solve two problems? I can't wait to hear the comments on why this would not work!!!!!!!
web posted March 22, 2011

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Solution to the problem in Libya:

They want a new Muslim leader?  I say, give them ours.

Solves two problems.
web posted March 22, 2011

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RE: Bush / Obama
Once again you show you are a racist pimp by calling PRESIDENT OBAMA a MONKEY!!! I'm NEVER reading again!!!!

Editor's note: Obviously you never read before. In my post for Monday (below today's comments) I state Pres. Bush was compared to a monkey, not Pres. Obama.
web posted March 22, 2011

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To the person wanting a gameroom added to recreation. You're a moron! We spend millions on stupid stuff for schools, rec programs, and everyting else in the name of "it's for the kids" and they are the ones getting arrested at the parks and schools and on the streets. A thug is a thug and no matter how much money we throw at them they are going to be thugs.I have an idea. Cut all the school, rec, and kid programs and double the number of cops and throw their sorry (rear ends) in jail where they belong like they did when I was in school! It was never a problem back then... it wasn't broken until the liberal DEMONcrats wanted to fix it!
web posted March 22, 2011

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Re: mailboxes
I have a sticker put on my mailbox too. What's up with that?
web posted March 22, 2011

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The posts about the lack of looting, etc… in Japan are right on. If that doesn’t shame Americans, what about Libya? Gadhafi deserved his spanking twenty something years ago. Why are we really there now? Where was our government when our fellow Americans were blown to bits over Lockerbie? What about our young men blown to bits in a barracks in the Middle East? The list could go on and on. It is a monumental disgrace that our youngest and brightest get sent to die so often for so less.

I wonder if the “patriots” will ever take their blinders off and see the light. Americas hands are as filthy as any in the world. Has America done some good in the world? Yes. Is a pat on the back always worth a punch in the mouth? Can you deny that we can be so much more than what we are?

What about the “finger pointers”? Those who are ready to crucify anyone that doesn’t fit neatly into their group or belief system “of the day”. Bush + Iraq = Obama + Libya – doesn’t it? I agreed that America had little reason to be in Iraq. But where are the finger pointers now? Is America now justified?  

I hold out hope for the “patriots”, but have none for the “bottom feeders”. They don’t care what American does or what happens to Americans. They just want to make sure they get their entitlements and perks, or anything else they need for their comfort. They do not care who they get it from, who they must take it from or how they get it. As far as they are concerned things are just fine. Morality, justice and integrity are of little interest unless they can benefit from them somehow. 

I was raised believing that when you knowingly did wrong you got punished. Is America doing the right things? Are we headed in the right direction? I cannot help but believe the United States is due a serious arse cutting for our lack of morality and integrity. I fear it. To many of us focus on the flag or our on personal “needs”, when we all should focus a little more on the Cross. This is not a “doomsday” post and no, I am not anti-American, nor a religious zealot. I want no harm to come to my family, my friends, my fellow decent Americans or this land of ours. I will defend them with my life if I must. But I will not waste a drop of spit for those who seem so determined to drive us and themselves into the ground. Among them included are those who seem gravitate around Washington D. C. and the capitols, county seats and court houses of every state, county and city in the nation, have opportunity to make a difference and do the right thing, and do nothing.
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Where are the men in Edgefield County Schools? There are apparantly none around when the fights break out, or the food fights end up with a teacher being hit in the eye. What about the teacher who had her hair set on fire by a student who is old enough to be tried as an adult and have his name printed in the paper? Oh, he is still going to the Lack of Pride and Initiative Academy. Why aren't you reporting any of these cases of vandalism and terrorism? One day someone is going to get seriously hurt and it is all because the yellow bellied men did nothing but cash that check. Cause that's what it is really all about. You know who you are! Get off your lazy backends and make a difference instead of smearing your dead weight all over the campus. It has become repulsive and it stinks.

Editor's note: Very few police reports from the local schools seem to make their way to the media though we have a standing request for all incident reports. It is a problem we are working to correct.
web posted March 22, 2011

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And that's just the way it is.

 http://www.lewrockwell.com/blog/lewrw/archives/75548.html
web posted March 22, 2011

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Editor's post: I love the way the media covers our president regardless of who is in office. No bias, of course: Obama is the golden child, a ruler so smart we can't understand how smart he is.

MARCH 19, 2011
OBAMA: 'Today we are part of a broad coalition. We are answering the calls of a threatened people. And we are acting in the interests of the United States and the world'...

Bush, of course, was a liar and an idiot compared to a monkey.

MARCH 19, 2003
BUSH: 'American and coalition forces are in the early stages of military operations to disarm Iraq, to free its people and to defend the world from grave danger'...

As always (unbiased of course), the media is amazed that Obama could take time out from hiding from international conflicts and naming his B-ball brackets in order to work on dealing with an international problem in Libya while on vacation (again) in Rio. What a guy! I hope Obama's administration has learned how to spell Libya by now.
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What’s up with the Johnston Post Office? First they take a black magic marker and inside my mail box they write my street number. Why? Because they hired a winner that doesn’t know the numbers on the street. Never mind that it is on my post next to my mail box. Now today, (Saturday) I go get my mail and they have put a bar code sticker in the box. Why? I thought that this box is my property and should be informed if the mail people are going to deface it. If it belongs to them, then hey, how about coming once a year and painting it??
web posted March 21, 2011

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Can you put something in somewhere to let the public know about the EdgefieldSoftball.com and the EdgefieldSoccer.com websites. They have pictures, schedules, etc to keep the parents informed.

Editor's note: The links have been placed in the Sports Section at the top of the section page. These links will remain in place as long as the associated sites are maintained.
web posted March 21, 2011

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I really like to make a comment on several things. First and foremost, Edgefield County is my hometown, I have been here all of my life. I don't see anything for the kids to do or anything to intertaint the kids, why not remodel the park, put a game room some where on the town square, build a nice gym for the kids, think about the kids. I think it will be less crimes and gang related activity going on. Why not put more restaurants and tables out so people can enjoy the scenery and have more money in our town. I'm no where near rich, i work Monday thru Friday and try to make it. I refuse to get on the system, because i am able to work. I can't see myself taking away from the one's that really need the help, but there are some people who will abuse the system. Young ladies are out here having 3 or more children will sit on home and wait on the Government when i know for a fact that they are able to work, and when the end of the year comes, they are looking for some one to claim their children,when indeed the Government is taking care of them. They walk around with their head held high, with no High School Degree and feel like the World owe them. I'm a mother of 3, work Monday thru Friday and sometimes on Saturday, have a High School Diploma, College Degree and still not making what i should be, but with the help of the lord I'm not complaining or asking for the Government help. With that being said, i hope someone with High Authority will do whats right for our Community.
web posted March 21, 2011

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I want any thinking Democrat to answer these questions. Why do you not want to stop illegal immigration when between 10 and 12% of jobs are being done by illegal mexicans and that’s is about the unemployment rate of Americans? Why do you support not allowing us to drill our own oil but give our money to other countries like Brazil and China to drill offshore so we can buy our oil from them? Doesn't that just sound stupid? Why do you support funding killing the babies of Americans through abortion but fight tooth and nail to protect "anchor babies" of illegal aliens? Explain to me why on God's green earth I should ever vote for somebody who supports this idiocy?
web posted March 21, 2011

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Re Construction Signs:
 
It’s amazing knowing that our “mare” reads this site and yet will not respond to what is being done in our neighborhood. I was right, he hasn’t a clue to what is going on in Johnston. What a loser!!!! What’s next, “mare” a trip to South America??
web posted March 21, 2011

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Proposed Divorce Agreement
 
Dear American liberals, leftists, social progressives, Socialists, Marxists and Obama supporters, et al:
We have stuck together since the late 1950's for the sake of the kids, but the whole of this latest election process has made me realize that I want a divorce. I know we tolerated each other for many years for the sake of future generations, but sadly, this relationship has clearly run Its course.

Our two ideological sides of America cannot and will not ever agree on what is right for us all, so let's just end it On friendly terms. We can smile and chalk it up to irreconcilable differences and go our own way.

Here is a model separation agreement:
--Our two groups can equitably divide up the country by landmass each taking a similar portion. That will be the difficult part, but I am sure our two sides can come to a friendly agreement. After that, it should be relatively easy! Our respective representatives can effortlessly divide other assets since both sides have such distinct and disparate tastes.
--We don't like redistributive taxes so you can keep them.
--You are welcome to the liberal judges and the ACLU.
--Since you hate guns and war, we'll take our firearms, the cops, the NRA and the military.
--We'll take the nasty, smelly oil industry and you can go with wind, solar and bio-diesel.
--You can keep Oprah, Michael Moore and Rosie O'Donnell.

You are, however, responsible for finding a bio-diesel vehicle big enough to move all three of them.

--We'll keep capitalism, greedy corporations,  pharmaceutical companies, Wal-Mart and Wall Street.
--You can have your beloved lifelong welfare dwellers, food stamps, homeless, homeboys, hippies, druggies and illegal aliens.
--We'll keep the hot Alaskan hockey moms, greedy CEO's and rednecks.
--We'll keep the Bibles and give you NBC and Hollywood .
--You can make nice with Iran and Palestine and we'll retain the right to invade and hammer places that threaten us.
--You can have the peaceniks and war protesters. When our allies or our way of life are under assault, we'll help provide them security.
--We'll keep our Judeo-Christian values.
--You are welcome to Islam, Scientology, Humanism, political correctness and Shirley McClain. You can also have
    the U.N., but we will no longer be paying the bill.
--We'll keep the SUV's, pickup trucks and over sized luxury cars. You can take every Subaru station wagon you can find.
--You can give everyone healthcare if you can find any practicing doctors.
--We'll continue to believe healthcare is a luxury and not a right.
--We'll keep "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" and "The National Anthem."
--I'm sure you'll be happy to substitute "Imagine", "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing", "Kum Ba Ya"   or "We Are the world".
--We'll practice trickle down economics and you can continue to give trickle up poverty your best shot.
--Since it often so offends you, we'll keep our history, our name and our flag.
web posted March 21, 2011

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I saw this on my homepage today. CBO: Obama understates deficits by $2.3 trillion
Is this the same as Obama and the DEMONcrats missing the cost of ObamaCare by a trillion? When will the word "LIARS" be used for these clown?
web posted March 21, 2011

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I love Japan. I was fortunate to have lived in Tokyo Prefecture for three years and enjoyed just about everything about the country. The current, horrible catastrophe in Japan has affected our family as I’m sure it has others who have experienced this wonderful land. It has us asking questions that might not strike others, so I’m offering here a little bit of information to provide some context to the physical challenges the country is facing.

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The Garnet Spy
web posted March 21, 2011

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Residents of Merriwether have a big problem with dogs running loose. Yesterday 2 dogs came onto my property, tore down a fence around my 8 year old child's chicken coop and killed 7 of his chickens.  He has worked very  hard and had much fun gathering eggs. He has learned the responsibility that comes along with owning an animal.  This is more than can be said for some adults.  Just because you live in a rural county does not mean that you can let your animals run free.  Your nice family pet doesn't necessarily behave the same way when it is out rambling with other dogs.  They can become aggressive and destructive. That's just natural in a pack. It is only a matter of time before someone is bitten.
 
This is also taking away resources from the Sheriff's office that Edgefield County does not have to spare. Deputies are being called every day with dog complaints. I can only hope that one is not on a dog call when something really bad happens and you need them in a hurry.
 
Owners need to be held accountable for the damage their dogs are causing and for what they are costing the county.  They should also be aware that their dogs can be destroyed if they are on someone else's property.
web posted March 19, 2011

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I'm a little confused about the Town of Edgefield's proposed Hospitality Tax.  Please correct me if I'm wrong but...First, didn't we hear about how Edgefield might face a money shortage because of lack of funds from the state. 
 
Second, we hear that the Hospitality Tax can only be used for tourism purposes.  I thought the original purpose of the tax was to take up the slack from state money for general purposes. 
 
Third, I then remembered in the dark recesses of my little mind...didn't some historical group want $10,000.00 for a seven-minute video about Edgefield?  Now folks, I might have fallen off the turnip truck when I got here, but I didn't hit my head THAT hard.  I can still add...One, plus two, plus three equals "something our editor can't print."
 
How many businesses are closing? Four?  Didn't the chinese restaurant across from Fairway  and the discount store on Buncombe just close?  How many others?
 
To paraphrase Gov. Halley..."Just because you got an "R" behind your name doesn't mean you're a conservative."
 
To our beloved Edgefield Town Council...We're not THAT stupid, we know what you're up to and we know who will get ALL this little pot of money.  Lots of $10,000.00 seven-minute videos and $4,500.00 dances for the rich white folks and nothing but higher taxes for the rest of us.
 
Just remember folks, when Big Bubba and Little Bubba are in the room...grab ahold of your
pocketbook!!
web posted March 19, 2011

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I don't get to read everyday but I read the story on Jason (Cormier) today. I graduated with Jason and thought it was kinda neat to see he's got a book out. I didn't know him all that well and thought he was a little bit on the weird side. I guess the artistic type are cut from a different cloth and that's why they are artists. Either way, good for him and thanks for the story. Go Class of 95!
web posted March 19, 2011

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I want to thank the editor and EdgefieldDaily for the best news in the county. Nowhere in the papers were the crooks getting arrested and the news of an edgefield cop getting (suspended) for a (criminal investigation). I doubt that will be in the papers next week either. Thank you for giving the news every day no matter what it is. Bravo!

PS: When will you tell everybody who the cop is?

Editor's note: The officer's name has been confirmed, but not through the officials in charge. Until such time, I cannot release that information. I am still trying to obtain the orginal complaint, which names the officer.
web posted March 19, 2011

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Re: Waiting For Superman:

The Documentary "Waiting For Superman", not only shows how inner city schools can "make the grade", but it also shows that to do this a school system must have motivated students, which have parents that will do anything to help their children succeed, therefore showing the child the importance of a good education. The documentary shows motivated and creative teachers and motivated and creative Administration that recognize the needs of the system and are willing to do something about it. It's not an impossible task for Edgefield County schools but it is going to take a lot of motivated people for it to work. Does Edgefield Co have that?
web posted March 19, 2011

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Darla Moore only gave $70,000,000 to the University of South Carolina.  People come to the University of South Carolina to go to the Moore School of Business.

Nice try spinmeister.

Editor's note: I thought as a liberal you hated the "evil filthily rich" who "buy their way" into positions of power. Either way, Gov. Haley gets to appoint her people to positions. Elections have consequences. Obama did the same thing when he appointed liberal hacks as unconstitutional "czars" and there was not, and is not, a peep from you.

Take a seat until you clear the hypocrisy train station.
web posted March 19, 2011

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Where is Barack Obama?  Is he still in office?  As he jets off with his family for a taxpayer-paid vacation in Rio, does he realize the world is falling apart around him?

Does he realize that the radical unrest and disturbances in the Middle East are driving oil and gasoline prices so high that a double dip recession - this time with inflation - is increasingly likely?

Does he get it that the catastrophe in Japan may wipe out 12% of the world's economy for the time being, creating huge economic problems for the U.S.?

Does he understand that he could have stopped the bloodshed in Libya by declaring a no fly zone three weeks ago and that if he does it now, he can still stop a brutal dictator from murdering thousands more?

Does he know that he is still president and that he federal budget is his responsibility?  Or does he plan on laying back, doing nothing, and letting the two houses of Congress fight it out?

And how about Muslim extremism?  Does he understand that a potentially disastrous Caliphate is emerging from Morocco to Iran dedicated to promoting the worst of global terrorism?

And does he remember that we are at war in Afghanistan and that we have 369,000 troops deployed overseas, away from their families at great expense to the taxpayer?  Does he realize that we are not winning in Afghanistan and probably can't win with his current policies?

While he bathes on the beaches of Rio, does he get it that the federal government has to borrow $40 billion a week to stay afloat and that the national debt grows by about 1% every month?

We have gone from wishing for another president to wishing for a president!  A leader to take action as these crucial challenges loom

The image of fiddling on the beaches of South America as Rome burns is coming to define the Obama presidency. 

The right wing has always disliked Obama.  Independents have usually joined in the criticism.  But such weakness, passivity, and out-of-touch disconnection with events -- in the face of such events! - will likely even erode his base among liberals.

When Hillary Clinton leaks to the media that she favored stronger action in Libya and is upset with the White House dithering, can the rest of the left be far behind?

Editor's note: Don't hold your breath.
web posted March 19, 2011

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Well, of course he did. (Obama bows to UN) What did you expect?

http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2011/03/17/obama-bows-united-nations-qaddafi-rolls-victory-libya/
web posted March 19, 2011

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Editor's post: Just before midnight an Edgefield County Sheriff's Deputy had to call to have his patrol car towed for repairs on Stephens Road. I know by my concentrated coverage of governmental and law enforcement reports, the car has well over the recommended mileage for use as an emergency response vehicle and has been taken out of service on several occasions recently.

I wonder if anyone is looking at the cost of repairing the aged fleet of patrol cars for the Sheriff's Office versus what it would cost to replace them? Newer cars have fewer repairs (most covered by a warranty), they are more fuel efficient (less gas usage equals savings and at $3.32 a gallon that adds up), and reduces insurance and liability costs.

Edgefield County residents can feel safer knowing that the paltry three deputies covering the 507 square mile county was reduced to two until an even older and more dilapidated and higher mileage reserve patrol car could be obtained.

It's nice to know that the deputy racing to your rescue in the event of a break-in, robbery, or other violent crime may be delayed when the car breaks down.

I feel safer already. Don't you?
web posted March 18, 2011 

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Does this sound familiar?
 
http://www.thestate.com/2011/03/17/1739933/summerville-looks-for-thousands.html
 
"After a preliminary audit, an accountant told council in January the amount of money missing is thought to be between $70,000 and $111,000. That initial audit found no records for ticket sales for 19 sports events at the complex between 2007 and 2010. It also found there were no regular reviews of ticket sales or receipts."

Who audits money collected for the Edgefield County Recreation Department? Those that benefit from the money?

Editor's note: Good question. The county receives no accounting of funds made by the use of the county owned concession stand, gate fees are collected in cash, and County Councilman Willie Bright goes apoplectic if you mention Bettis Park.
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I would like to add a bit of good news to all the bad news posted on here, by saying Thank God Edgefield County has Mrs. Sharon Swearingen! Mrs. Swearingen is the PTO President and the SIC President for Merriwether Elementary School. She is also the Edgefield County 4H leader where she has over 100 4H members. Mrs. Swearingen has really brought MES pride up in the past 6 months! She does everything she possibly can to better our school for our teachers, staff and mostly our students. Last year’s MES PTO took more than a year to complete a (what should have been simple) play ground project for the old kids. The project was not completed until this year when Mrs. Swearingen and her staff stood their ground and told contractors to “get it done now.” As I pulled into the Kindergarten drop off Monday morning I noticed Mrs. Swearingen had been hard at work again! She and her staff of 2 had the very old and dangerous wood play ground equipment removed and the grounds are being prepared for a nice new one. When I talked to Mrs. Swearingen about the project she assured me it would not be a “next year project.” Instead the new play area will be completely finished by the end of the second week in April! WAY TO GO! Mrs. Swearingen also headed a memorial fund for a student recently lost at MES and raised enough funds to fully pay for this young child’s funeral services and to help the family out. I have never seen a parent more involved in our school system and in his/her child’s activities as she is. Mrs. Swearingen also heads up the Edgefield County 4H program. She teachers over 100 members every Monday after school. She has held gun safety courses, talked about different forms of hunting, animal safety and many other outdoor activities. However, the most amazing thing is when my child came home last week telling me that they are planting a garden at the school! I went to the next 4H meeting this past Monday and sure enough every member had a plant planted in the room and they are getting ready to move them outside at the school in the next 2 weeks. Mrs. Swearingen informed me that the students would be taking care of these plants and the school will be using them in the lunchroom. I would love to see our county somehow recognize Mrs. Sharon Swearingen for all her hard work and dedication to our children. I wish we had more parents like her!!!! THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO MRS. SWEARINGEN, WE LOVE YOU!
web posted March 18, 2011

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Re: No looting in Japan
Japan doesn't have welfare broodmares and hiphop goons…. they have pride and citizens. Just look at New Orleans and Katrina. You didn't see new reports of looting in Mississippi. LA was controlled by Dems, MS by Republicans. That's all you need to understand why there is no looting in Japan.
web posted March 18, 2011

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RE: Over the weekend, this video about bullying went viral…

How can the STHS principal do anything but support the bully when he uses bully and scare tactics against the teachers at ST?
web posted March 18, 2011

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Looters in japan.... There aint any obamabots in japan. They would rather fall on a sword than bring shame to their family or their county. Here we got a class of people who live off the government and most end up in jail blaming whitey for being there after they get caught stealing or robbing people who work for a living. I bet that for every 1 in jail there are 3 more on the street not to mention the daddy babies. When you get everything for free and it stops for a day riots break out and theyd steal from their mama. They make me sick!!!!
web posted March 18, 2011

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Re:  my wife and I have worked hard all of our lives.  we went to do our taxes.  because we draw more than $32,000 in SS and other pensions we are now in a 15% tax bracket, and we owe, for the first time, federal income tax of $2400. how can we be taxed twice on our money?  only in America can someone who has never paid in to SS get a check, and we paid all of our lives and still are paying.

The bill to tax social security benefits was passed on the last day of the Clinton administration.  The vote in the Senate was a tie and Al Gore (defeated Presidential candidate) cast the deciding vote.
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Getting ready to file and or pay your taxes? Here is the question of the year. Why do most entitlement people who get their EBT cards, extra money for MO babies, live in squalor, but have cell phones..... why do these people who don't and won't work...get money back at the end of the year? Most of these people don't pay into any tax based system, yet are the biggest beneficiaries of government tax dollars. Think of the billions of dollars saved if the government did not give these people tax money each year. Of course these Obama and Cocanine Jackson voters would be deprived or as the Democraps like to say "disenfranchised". No politican is willing to take on this behemoth problem simply due to the racial complexity of the matter. How much MO money does the government have to shell out for the welfare class? Just something to think about when you see how your and my tax dollars are spent. Keep Obama and his Communist friends in power and we will all be on entitlement programs.

Editor's note: 35% of all "income" received by citizens in America are in the form of government entitlements (welfare, food stamps, unemployment - not counting government retirees). Those who do not pay taxes get "earned income" tax credits to receive money in the form of a tax refund for money they never paid into the system. It's called wealth redistribution, or as Pres. Obama said, "spread the wealth around."

It is not new and original for Obama, Clinton, Carter, or Johnson. Huey Long promoted the socialist idea "share our wealth" in the 1930's. Check out the offical site, it reads like an Obama and Democrat playbook.
web posted March 18, 2011

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After two years of Obama
http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=266313
web posted March 18, 2011

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I just finished viewing the documentary "Waiting For Superman".  I would advise anyone, especially those with school age children, that has not seen this film, please do.  If you have been fortunate enough to see it, perhaps you are the one to answer the question with which I have yet to find.  My
question:  With proven programs in place at some charter schools, and with the deficiencies in our education systems (administration, facilities, teachers) identified, WHY, IN THE NAME OF ALL THAT IS GOOD, ARE WE STILL WAITING!
web posted March 17, 2011

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my wife and I have worked hard all of our lives.  we went to do our taxes.  because we draw more than $32,000 in SS and other pensions we are now in a 15% tax bracket, and we owe, for the first time, federal income tax of $2400. how can we be taxed twice on our money?  only in America can someone who has never paid in to SS get a check, and we paid all of our lives and still are paying.
web posted March 17, 2011

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It is really disheartening to work hard, sacrifice, pay taxes, then stand in the grocery line behind someone paying with vouchers while they talk on the cell phone making their next nail appointments.
web posted March 17, 2011

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I noticed construction signs up along Slide Hill Rd in Johnston going into the side streets. Any idea what’s going on? Also, I thought “Mare” Andy was going to keep us informed via either e-mail or through this web site. What’s up with that??
web posted March 17, 2011

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I've been watching the reports on the earth quake and tsunami in Japan. I've noticed there have been NO reports of looting, rapes, shooting.  Reports  have been of the folks there offering to share whatever they have with whomever happens by whose need is greater than theirs.  I think a great lesson can be learned from those folks.
web posted March 17, 2011

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I read this on Neil Bortz's website:   Pelosi came close to winning the award for rectal-cranial inversion moment of the day with this comment ..
"Democrats have long fought for fiscal responsibility as a top priority of this Congress."
It doesn't take a government educated union goon to figure out that she is full of moosesqueeze. Under Nancy Pelosi's 111th Congress, federal spending increased by 21%. That's just in two years! In 2010, Congress spent $3.45 trillion, which was the second largest spending spree on record ... second only to the spending spree of the 111th Congress in 2009. Are you calling this fiscal responsibility? But wait, there's more!
•    When the Democrats took control of Congress in 2007, the debt held by the public was 36.2% of GDP. It rose to 40.2% the next year. This year it will be about 63.6%, next year 68.6%, then 77% of GDP in 2020. And the Obama administration's budget estimates 218% in 2050.
The deficit in 2007 was $160 billion. In the next year the Pelosi-Reid Congress took it up to $458 billion, and when President Obama came into office in 2009 it hit $1.4 trillion. The current 2010 projected deficit is $1.6 trillion, which will lead to a tripling of our national debt from 2008 to 2020.

Not that the DEMONcrats would be able to read and understand facts and the MSM is just going to keep lying to the people who sit on their (rearends) watching the boobtube collecting welfare checks.
web posted March 17, 2011

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Over the weekend, this video about bullying went viral....many of the comments were of the nature..."how could the school suspend the kid defending himself and not the bully?".  Funny, this has been going on in the Edgefield County School District for over 3 years and has been passively condoned by the Principals of STHS, other district schools, the present principal of the career center and the Superintendent herself, and ALL members of the School Board. 
    To those mentioned...watch this video closely, now look in the mirror and ask how you feel about yourself...especially when you were in the position to stop it.
web posted March 17, 2011

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Since her primary win in June - nine months ago - there have been serious concerns among the Haley faithful throughout the state about the treatment of “those who got her where she is” - from old friends and colleagues to hard-working volunteers, campaign donors and former constituents.

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The Garnet Spy
web posted March 17, 2011

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Nikki Haley replaces a Board of Trustees member with a $4,500 campaign donor.

Can't say I'm surprised, she does have to look out for the next election!

Editor's note: The Governor has two appointments to the board. Why wouldn't Haley put those she wants on the board after being elected? Moore contributed $1,000 to former Superintendent of Education Jim Rex’s failed bid to win the Democratic nomination for Governor. I guess when you pick a side, you better hope they win.
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Yes really. Be as picky as you want about the specifics of the tax story, but if not for the investment capability, determination and imagination of those who have earned something to invest there would be little growth in today’s service oriented economy. Not everyone that has accumulated wealth has stolen, bribed, cheated, swindled, etc… everyone else to gain it. I would prefer to be wealthier, who wouldn’t? But I do not feel it is necessary to take something extra from someone else to achieve a particular level of comfort for myself.

How could a flat tax not be fair to everyone? And if you didn’t earn it what makes you think you deserve it?

Editor's note: I would support a consumption tax (ie: Fair Tax) not a "flat tax". Why benefit those who do nothing to produce wealth and jobs over those who depend on the government for food, housing, and medical benefits? Under the Fair Tax everyone would pay taxes, including drug dealers and those in underground economies.
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How stupid do you have to be to tell a cop that you were smoking dope because there wasn't a sign saying you can't smoke dope? Here's your brain, here's your brain on drugs..... mr. editor, can I have a head banging the wall?

web posted March 16, 2011

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I saw the workshop to help farmers. When I read about it it seemed to give the government control after you die. Shouldn't the people inheriting the property have a say? Why should anyone give their property to the government?
web posted March 16, 2011

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Taxes are paid by people who work. I know what I pay every year and I don't get a (removed) dime back! Don't tell how unfair it is that some people who sit on their (rear ends) get paid to sit at home and do nothing and call me "rich". I can barely make ends meet and I work 2 jobs and my wife works full time too to support us and our 2 kids!! (removed) you and the welfare horse you rode in on!!!!!!!!!
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Do you know anything more about the situation at Fox Creek and the kid arrested? Is he still in school?

Editor's note: I have not received an update since the story on the situation was published. All officials with the school refused to comment and I have not contacted them awaiting the March 28 meeting.
web posted March 16, 2011

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It was great to see all locals and local teens at that! winning the Shamrock Run! It was getting old with the (Kenyans) winning every year! Thanks for giving them the coverage. This is what our kids need to be doing rather than getting into trouble!
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Dean, what are you and the council waiting on? the man has a  contract, in the contract is what he is suppose to do. you know better, what are YOU waiting on? Seems like Edgefield County cannot get its act together when it comes to an administrator.
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The more I read the more I think the editor is right. Admin Brown must want out. So why not just quit?
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Re: And that, ladies and gentlemen, journalists and college professors, is how our tax system works. The people who pay the highest taxes get the most benefit from a tax reduction. Tax them too much, attack them for being wealthy, and they just may not show up anymore.

Not really. This is way over simplified and is actually incorrect by a long shot. It does not take for all deductions that those in higher tax breaks get. Mortgage deductions, medical deductions, sales tax deductions, and any deductions that can be taken for owning your own business. No one in the highest tax bracket pays the real rates that re charged. Warren Buffet would pay $17.
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From an email:
Interesting and perplexing editorial this morning.
The duties of County Administrator are clear under SC law and are found in Section 4-9-630.
Number (4) states "to prepare annual operating and capital improvement budgets for submisssion to Council..."

Editor's note: Mr. Brown likes to proclaim his vast knowledge of the laws. Funny how he missed the ones pertaining to his job.
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I was appalled after reading the email (County Administrator) Mr. Brown sent out. If he doesn't know what his job is he shouldn't have ever been hired. If he doesn't know what it is by now he should be fired. Case closed!
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No wonder our county is so screwed up and lagging behind every other county. We have morons running morons. Who needs a union to keep the incompetent in their jobs when you have fraidy cats? Somebody grow a spine!
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Obuma is pushing the race card. A real sign of the times and our failed school systems. If you can't pass the test, just lower the the passing grades so his homeboys can get the jobs they can't qualify for!! But for COPS? OMG!
DAYTON — The city’s Civil Service Board and the U.S. Department of Justice have agreed on a lower passing score for the police recruit exam after it was rejected because not enough blacks passed the exam.
http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/dayton-news/city-agrees-to-lower-test-scores-for-police-exam-1103409.html
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Certainly, there is nothing wrong with using Reagan as a template for conservative leadership, but a duplicate - much less a clone - is not gonna happen.

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Garnet Spy
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I don't know who is stealing from the churches around here but I hope they have a special place in hell waiting on them.

Editor's note: Let's hope they repent and avoid such a disposition at judgment day.
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Re: Sounds like a bit of Whining:
Don't go lumping all teachers together as being incompetent. We have a lot of good teachers and a lot of bad teachers. If you want to blame someone blame the administration ---- principals and the school district. They are the ones who let so called teachers teach when the kids know more than them. I used to volunteer until I corrected teachers for being wrong. I agree with the person talking about teacher unions. We got them here even if they're not in a union. It's all a bunch of hooey. But don't blame the ones who are really trying to do their jobs.  
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Re: Ya ever notice its never the teachers fault?
 
Well, it's not my fault if I thoroughly plan and effectively implement the instruction, but Johnny's mother lets him stay out of school two or three days a week and he misses it.  It's not my fault that Henry got into trouble on the playground and is suspended for three to five days.  It's not my fault that Susie, Sally, and Joe can't find their books and don't bring them to class, and three others don't have pencils or paper.  It's not my fault if Annie is not completing and turning in her assignments and FIVE phone calls to the parents have produced no change.  It's not my fault if Alex can barely keep his eyes open because he has been texting or on Facebook until two o'clock in the morning.  It's not my fault that Kellie works more slowly than the other students and doesn't finish the work at home when given the opportunity.  It's not my fault that there are so many interruptions to instruction, whether by "important" phone calls or announcements from the office that pull students out of class to go sign up to play a sport.  It's not my fault that some of the students see their physically and mentally-able parents stay home and collect a check each month and plan to do the same.  It's not my fault that the school administrators continue to pass children to the next grade when they have not mastered the necessary skills to succeed.
 
A teacher's job is to create stimulating learning experiences at a particular grade level.  However, anytime a teacher deals with human beings, there will be some outside factors that are not within his or her control.  It's not that it's NEVER the teacher's fault, but OFTEN it isn't.
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How our tax system works.

Suppose that every day, ten men go out for lunch and the bill for all ten comes to $100.
If they paid their bill the way we pay our taxes, it would go something like this:

The first four men (the poorest) would pay nothing.
The fifth would pay $1.
The sixth would pay $3.
The seventh would pay $7.
The eighth would pay $12.
The ninth would pay $18.
The tenth man (the richest) would pay $59.

So, that's what they decided to do. The ten men ate lunch in the restaurant every day and seemed quite happy with the arrangement, until one day, the owner threw them a curve. "Since you are all such good customers," he said, "I'm going to reduce the cost of your daily lunch by $20." Lunch for the ten now cost just $80.

The group still wanted to pay their bill the way we pay our taxes so the first four men were unaffected. They would still eat for free. But what about the other six men - the paying customers? How could they divide the $20 windfall so that everyone would get his 'fair share?'

They realized that $20 divided by six is $3.33. But if they subtracted that from everybody's share, then the fifth man and the sixth man would each end up being paid to eat. So, the restaurant owner suggested that it would be fair to reduce each man's bill by roughly the same amount, and he proceeded to work out the amounts each should pay.

And so:
The fifth man, like the first four, now paid nothing (100% savings).
The sixth now paid $2 instead of $3 (33%savings).
The seventh now paid $5 instead of $7 (28%savings).
The eighth now paid $9 instead of $12 (25% savings).
The ninth now paid $14 instead of $18 (22% savings).
The tenth now paid $49 instead of $59 (16% savings).

Each of the six was better off than before. And the first four continued to eat for free. But once outside the restaurant, the men began to compare their savings.

"I only got a dollar out of the $20,"declared the sixth man. He pointed to the tenth man," but he got $10!"
"Yeah, that's right," exclaimed the fifth man. "I only saved a dollar, too. It's unfair that he got ten times more than I got"
"That's true!!" shouted the seventh man.
"Why should he get $10 back when I got only two? The wealthy get all the breaks!"
"Wait a minute," yelled the first four men in unison. "We didn't get anything at all. The system exploits the poor!"
The nine men surrounded the tenth and beat him up.

The next night the tenth man didn't show up for lunch so the nine sat down and had lunch without him. But when it came time to pay the bill, they discovered something important. They didn't have enough money between all of them for even half of the bill!
And that, ladies and gentlemen, journalists and college professors, is how our tax system works. The people who pay the highest taxes get the most benefit from a tax reduction. Tax them too much, attack them for being wealthy, and they just may not show up anymore.
In fact, they might start eating overseas where the atmosphere is somewhat friendlier.
For those who understand, no explanation is needed.  For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible.
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This guy knows what he is talking about and tells it like it is.
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlfmvwxxgHM
web posted March 14, 2011

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Re: Sounds like a bit of Whining:

I think that you misunderstood my statement about providing a learning environment. I was not referring to any difficulty in initiating it. I was referring to people not understanding what a learning environment should be because they lack the formal education, and experience in the area of teaching. I stayed in education for 34 years because I was good at it and was always rewarded by delightful daily interactions with children and positive feedback from parents and administrators.  As a matter of fact I
was thinking of getting back into education for another 34 years!

An understanding of what it takes to teach a child involves an open mind, patience, good parenting, knowledge of human development and how the brain works (a very complex subject). A child's first teacher is the parent. A child is born with the capacity to learn anything in any language. Soooo,
whatever the parent teaches (and how that happens is another subject), and whatever is experienced in the environment, is what the child learns and grows up to use. It really can' t be anyone else's fault since no one else is around to raise the child other than the "Parent ". Unfortunately many people lack the knowledge of good parenting skills.

As for the support that our educational systems need, your comments do not fall into the categories of being knowledgeable, helpful, positive, or productive. These characteristics are essential in sustaining  success in any endeavor and would be very helpful in supporting any educational system.
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RE:  I am making one prediction.  Nathaniel Jackson will be elected to the schoolboard by the good people of Johnston.  The white folks over there are dumb enough and arrogant enough not to vote in April.  Jackson's supporters will definitely be there, but the white folks-too arrogant to bother.  Yes, Wardlaw parents, you CAN vote for Jackson or the generic white boy but you won't bother.  So there!!! 
 

You are wrong there.  We (Wardlaw parents) pay TAXES, therefore we have a stake in it too.  I live in Carols district and I voted and voted for him.  I sure do wish I lived in District one so I could vote for (as you call him) the generic white boy.  OH, maybe I can, I'll just say I live in the district and get a generator and a can to s#$% in.   SO THERE!!
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RE:" Edgefield County teachers are not unionized."

Very true.  But by the way they allow themselves to be cowed by the DoE and the thug tactics employed by the Super, ya really can't tell can ya.  And since most of them are Democrats, what's the difference?
web posted March 12, 2011

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RE: Editor's note: I think you are confusing Barbour with Robert "Sheets" Byrd (D-VA) who was a leader in the KKK.

No, it's Haley Barbour who recently supported the Miss legislature to have a Miss license plate created commemorating the KKK. Byrd was in the KKK, just like many southern Repubs and Dems were. Either way doesn't make it a good thing. Farrakan is an idiot; however, how many whites has Farrakan or his group lynched in trees. Hate by anyone is bad. If Clyburn is cordial with Farrakan, he should be called out for it. Why don't we practice calling out all idiots that are cordial with hate groups, and not just ones you perceive are liberals or democrats.
web posted March 12, 2011

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Re:Teaching Teachers

Sending people to California to train to teach teachers how to teach? Aren't our teachers in Edgefield county licensed teachers? Haven't they already been trained to teach? Who are these people that are going to be trained to teach teachers? How were they selected? Are only some existing teachers
going to be "re-trained" to teach or are all of the teachers going to be "re-trained"? Who is giving the training in California? How was this program selected? Is the training program going to meet the needs of the children in Edgefield, South Carolina? How much is this going to cost? Who's idea was this? Why do they think this is necessary? Was there a committee made up of teachers, parents, administrators and students to help select this program? As tax payers shouldn't we know the answers to these questions? Are they posted somewhere?
web posted March 11, 2011

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If I was a young teacher(black or white) I would not know how to teach a class of children in the ages of 18- 21 years.

This is only the nineth grade. The lower grades just pushed them ahead to get them out of their hair.(or maybe a wig)

If a person is two years older than the class he is in, then he should be dropped out or put in another school (or) prison.

The teachers today think just because you are nineteen or twenty, that shouldn’t cause a distraction in a class of fourteen years old.

When they came out with Wardlaw in the 1971 I didn’t think it would work.

I am so sad to mention that intergration has gone the other way.
web posted March 11, 2011

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I can not believe anyone would be surprised that an alleged attempted murderer would be allowed to continue to attend FCHS.Last I heard, the biggest bully in Edgefield County is still attending FCHS.When I say biggest I am not referring to size. I am all for "little people" getting special treatment, but to let her get away with all of the bullying that she does is the craziest thing I have ever heard.This "little person" does not even live in Edgefield County.She is just a nobody who could not cut it at NAHS (the school in which she is zoned for).I removed my child from FCHS and when my child was removed so was removed the offer to prepare a site plan for the new football field ( a job that normally runs around $35,000.00).This "little person" has not only cost the school this amount of money but will continue to cause good kids who actually live in this county and whose parents actually pay taxes to not attend FCHS.I have one more child that would have attended FCHS in a few years,but now I believe hell would most definitely have to freeze over before that would happen.When are you stupid people going to wake up and clean house?FCHS was a great idea in theory,but a disaster in reality.Perhaps if you actually punished the bad apples or simply kick them out if they don't live in this county, it could be a great school.
web posted March 11, 2011

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Teachers….a privileged class.
     Last evening I had the opportunity to sit with a teacher at a social function and were discussing the aspects of “Teacher merit pay” or performance based pay (e.g. exceptional teachers getting paid more).  I support merit pay.  However, it was fun to watch her and her friend “bow up” in disgust when I mentioned my support.  This lady cited “how hard it is for teachers”, how they have no control over the demographics of their classroom (e.g. the type of students they get from the community).  She also stated  how it wasn’t fair and how this would hurt “the children” because teacher’s would be forced to “teach to the test” or whatever tool  are used to evaluate the teacher to receive merit pay.  My reply to my teacher friend:  
    
First, in the documentary “Waiting for Superman”…it is shown clearly how students from the inner city, and from failing schools, outperformed public schools when taught by motivated and dedicated teachers.     
     
Second, I sympathize with teachers that parents are essential, and many parents are the problem.  However, teachers  who move through the system and become administrators must take ownership of their “profession”…set professional standards, enforce them, and be willing to risk lawsuits to stand up to unreasonable parents, and set aside political agendas and be willing to expel students when clearly warranted.
    
Third, self examine your profession.  To be a “profession” versus a “job”….lawyers, doctors, accountants, pilots…etc have professional standards, peer review…and annual certification standards or exams…yet teachers bristle at such suggestions.  I’m tired of seeing teachers who are probably the most emulated role models, speak “ebonics” or “white trailer trash talk”.  Think about it, an educator that says “axe”…when the proper word is “ask”…and they’re a TEACHER!
     
Fourth, “teaching the test.”  Teachers are already doing this.  This isn’t about what “teacher want to teach.”  This is about what the market demands they teach.  It’s about arming our kids with the tools to compete on the global market place.  Today are kids come to the “gunfight” armed with a pocket knife.  In STHS some teachers repeatedly show videos or feel good classes emphasizing their self-esteem instead of teaching hard or difficult topics/subjects.  Real success is the best form of self-esteem.
    
Lastly, the privileged attitude demonstrated by teachers is demonstrated by the belief in the concept of “tenure” (e.g. after so long, I can never be fired).  It is further demonstrated in their vehement opposition to merit pay.  Only teachers could have the warped view that their pay should not be tied to performance…then say, “but I’m not going to give Mr and Mrs Taxpayer school choice!  If this was a private venture, they’d be investigated for racketeering.  But schools aren't a private venture, and teacher's are PUBLIC SERVANTS, and while teachers may look at us as "unaware of their challenges" or "uncouth"...we are still their employers.  The world is changing, and when our country has to import “educated professionals” from other countries, and we look around the room for accountability, the teachers are looking over their shoulders instead of the mirror, teachers need to understand their role in this changing world.  It’s not all their fault, but they need to take a  bite of the responsibility sandwich.
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Why is it that after pushing "1 for English", I still can't understand the person on the other end!!
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This morning the Muslim Brotherhood warned the United States that if United States meddling in Egypt continued they intend to cut off America's supply of 7-11 and Motel 6 managers.

If this action does not yield sufficient results, cab drivers will be next, followed by Dell, AT&T and AOL customer service reps .

Finally, if all else fails, they have also threatened not to send us any more PRESIDENTS.

It's gonna get ugly, people.
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Psst...Knuckle draggers!!  Wipe the spittle from your mouth, blow your nose on your sleeve, and pay attention to the "...disgusting white liberal."  I was accused of not liking tea-partiers and, if I lived in Johnston, I would vote for Nathaniel Jackson for schoolboard.  Thanks for the inaccuracies, but neither is true.  But what is true, which neither of you chose to address, is that not all Obama voters are cowards and traitors.
 
What IS also true, is that we can agree to disagree without calling each other traitors, cowards, and thugs.
                                                                
Folks, give it up on the the Birther rhetoric. Next thing, you're going to be putting tinfoil on your heads to keep out the evil spirits emanating from that evil Muslim in the White House.  Are you convincing anyone of anything? NOT!!
 
I am making one prediction.  Nathaniel Jackson will be elected to the schoolboard by the good people of Johnston.  The white folks over there are dumb enough and arrogant enough not to vote in April.  Jackson's supporters will definitely be there, but the white folks-too arrogant to bother.  Yes, Wardlaw parents, you CAN vote for Jackson or the generic white boy but you won't bother.  So there!!! 
 
By the way, what is going on in Johnston?  Will Nikki Haley have to call in the National Guard?  It's getting scary over there.
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Re: no stockers in the grocery store.
Are we on the same page? The store I’m talking about has headquarters in the upstate, bi the interstate, on a lo road near it. What does stocking have to do with it? If a truck came in, and you ask about an item, couldn’t someone just walk in the back and look for it? Just today, (Thursday) I was in there and it seemed like the cashiers and bag boys were having a party in the front of the store. It’s bad management that doesn’t tell them to stock shelves, I did it when I was younger, worked a register and when it was quiet go stock shelves. I bet if I walked in there and asked for a job as a stock man, they would say they are not hiring.
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RE: "In closing, I would like to say that most people haven't a clue as to what it takes to run a classroom successfully. I imagine that many think that they know what is best. It isn't that simple. If you have never spent a considerable amount of time in a classroom, and you are not a trained educator, then I will say that you really don't have any concept as to what it takes to create a meaningful, successful, productive, creative, and stimulating learning environment."

Sounds like a bit of whining.  If it was all that tough than why did you stay with it for 34 years?  I think the American people are beginning to realize how duped they have been over the years, allowing the the thug Teachers Union to constantly badger them into giving up their hard earned taxpayer dollars to support a failing system.  82% of our schools are failing.  And yet you call for yet another program of touchy feely Kumbiyah, and blame it on those that aren't teachers and just possibly couldn't understand. 

Ya ever notice its never the teachers fault?  It's always the parents, or the state, or someone not giving them enough money or not getting involved.  If just half of the deadwood in the education system could be removed, our schools would not be 8th in the world, but once again #1!  But it's these bleeding heart teachers that know everything and have suffered so dearly throughout the years trying, against all odds, to provide our children with a decent education that have gladly turned their heads, have said absolutely nothing, and have taken no action to rid their profession of people who couldn't teach a dog tricks let alone our children.  So, should we continue to bow our heads and accept the status quo, or should we as responsible parents, take charge and correct this mess?  Obviously it hasn't been tackled by the teacher's themselves.  It's these whiners that give the really good teachers a bad name.  But it's all the teachers who have really given themselves a bad name because they have coward and cowed to the thugs that threaten their jobs if they speak up.  Thank God Almighty teachers weren't the ones who had to decide to fight for our independence from the king.  If so, we'd be sipping tea and eating crumpets.

This constant whining about how hard it is for a teacher is no longer a viable argument.  The teachers union has been exposed for what it is and has always been.  If teachers were business owners/operators they would either be bankrupt and out of business, or be asking for a stimulus hand out.  An 82% failure rate of our schools only depletes your argument.  If I were a teacher, I'd be embarrassed.  Some are, but most aren't.  The check and benefits far outweigh the shame.  I think the American people have awakened and it's time to quote Donald Trump - "You're fired!"

Editor's note: Edgefield County teachers are not unionized.
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isnt it ironic that the parent of the kid that was arrested first for the shooting that took place in may is the one that is doing all the fussing about foxcreek.  my son goes there and we dont have a problem.  as for the charlton guy that goes there..well he wasnt issued a warrant until feb for an incident that happened last may..so of course the school was unaware til now. but the man doing all the fussing seems to forget son was also involved with the vandalism of the school and they let him back in..maybe he needs to be more concerned about where and what his children are doing than what one person person is doing at school .

Editor's note: There is nothing in the public record to prove or suggest the student your refer to was involved in the vandalism.
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Is there a recipe book available for sale in Edgefield?

Editor's note: I believe there are several. Edgefield Daily has a free "cookbook" online in our Country Cooking Section with over 700 entries and all are free.
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RE: Editor's note: Birds of a feather...

Just like Haley Barbour and his love and admiration for the KKK or Huckabee's affair with Orley Taitz and the Mau Maus

Editor's note: I think you are confusing Barbour with Robert "Sheets" Byrd (D-VA) who was a leader in the KKK.
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I heard on the radio yesterday that if you call a customer service and get someone you can't understand the person because they are talking to you from Cattlegap, India or some other outsourced location, then you can request to be transferred to someone in the United States and they have to do it.  The people in the U.S. may be mad but who cares? By them taking your phone call it might even save their job!
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Editor's post: I'm starting to understand why County Councilman Norman Dorn likes County Administrator Alton Brown. He makes Dorn look smart.
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Re: Teacher's Teacher
I am a retired teacher of 34 years. I was "trained" in a very good university and have been very successful as a teacher. I  enjoyed every minute of my teaching career. I think that our teachers today, are not allowed to "teach". We are so focused on test scores, children's behavior, lack of funds, that teaching has just become a rote experience that does not allow for creativity, inventiveness, or individualized and meaningful instruction.

Teachers need a supportive community that is willing to have an open mind to new methods in education. They need a supportive administration that is also open minded enough to hear what goes on in the classroom. An administration that will assist in providing local workshops  that will encourage teachers to provide creative activities in the classroom.  An administration that will help with teacher concerns and student needs.

 How do the teachers feel about this idea of being re-taught to teach? Let them have a say. Don't insult them and create hard feelings by telling them that they need to be re-taught how to teach. If the problem is that you cannot get  community support, parent support, and administrative support, then there isn't a program in existence that will help the educational system in Edgefield Co. Because, it really does take a village...

In closing, I would like to say that most people haven't a clue as to what it takes to run a classroom successfully. I imagine that many think that they know what is best. It isn't that simple. If you have never spent a considerable amount of time in a classroom, and you are not a trained educator, then I will say that you really don't have any concept as to what it takes to create a meaningful, successful, productive, creative, and stimulating learning environment.
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This is for the third victim in the sexual assault case.  Everyone applauds you for standing up to these filthy monsters!  Stand firm and hold you head up high when you enter the courtroom and face these beasts.  Remember you were the victim and they were the criminals.  Send them away for, hopefully, the rest of their miserable life. These kind of, so called men, do not need to have the privilege of living among descent humans.  I hope the judge and jury see what sick individuals they are and make sure they never, never touch another young girl, or boy, again!  If the judicial system would make a strong stand on this kind of filth, the streets of Edgefield and Johnston would have been safe for you years ago.
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Time to clean up!
The floating house on Simkins St., Edgefield:  Sit it down, move it out or demolish it!
(The) carving shop.  Not the prettiest thing to see as you enter Edgefield on Main St.  Your a nice guy, and a talented carver, but how about cleaning up that rat hole. And speaking of Rat Holes; the Plantation House.  Would someone with authority,  either demand the property owner refurbish that eyesore, or initiate condemnation proceedings to have the structure torn down.  The property is probably worth more without those dilapidated buildings on them.
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RE: Has anyone noticed how empty the shelves have been lately at (a local store)? I went in Friday for some items on sales and there wasn’t any because the truck did not come yet. This was at p.m.. I got the same answer on Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday. On Tuesday the shelves were even more lean looking. No dairy products, eggs, many frozen items gone. Could this be one of the major places closing?

No, what it speaks to is how sorry Edgefield County is producing people who will work and not rob a place blind. The place you speak of has had many problems hiring people who don't steal and walk out the door with merchandise. If there are no Stockers, then goods don't get put on the shelves.
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Headline on an article at Marketwatch.com today "U.S. stocks finish just below flat line; Dow up 87% in two years since bear-market low"

Chill out ya'll the world isn't ending and the Chinese aren't invading us...

Editor's note: China doesn't have to invade us, they basically own us.
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RE: I have talked to some parents about FCHS ...

And your wonderful Repubs in the SC House and Senate are getting ready to vote to give Fox Creek even more money from Edgefield County School district. I don't get it.
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Guvment edukcated idiot. Funny!!!!!!!!!!
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"Ole Jimbo" is going to make South Carolina so proud once again.  What more can he do to prove he is a total Idiot?
 
Farrakhan to headline live broadcast from Wilson Center
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Minister Louis Farrakhan, leader of the Nation of Islam, will headline a live town hall meeting and broadcast of The Bev Smith Show entitled "The Disappearing Black Community and How We Can Get It Back."

The broadcast will take place at the August Wilson Center for African American Culture, Downtown, from 7 to 10 p.m. March 11.

Also appearing will be Congressman James Clyburn, D-S.C., and Melanie Campbell, President and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation.

Ms. Smith is a nationally known radio broadcaster who has an evening program.

Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11048/1126169-100.stm#ixzz1G6vOBl3b

Editor's note: Birds of a feather...
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I need to make sure I have this straight.  At FCHS you had students who broke into their school and did $35,000 plus in damage.  Many of these students were then allowed to come back to the school that they showed so much love for by destroying it.  Then one of these same students is charged with "attempted murder" and is still allowed to come to school.  What's their school motto "just don't kill anyone."

I have also heard that they are not SACS accredited.  My question is this.  Knowing these facts why would this be an option for someone's kids.  I have talked to some parents about FCHS and talking to those who support it are much like talking to a diehard democrat.  No matter what our President does or says he is still the greatest thing since sliced bread.  To Fox Creek people no matter the criminals or accredidation it's still the greatest thing since sliced bread.  I don't get it.
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To vote in this election you must live in School Board District 1. If there are concerns about your voting district, please contact the office at 803-637-4072.
 
Why on earth should you have to live in a district in order to vote in that district?  It's already been proven that you don't have to live in a district in order to run for office in that district!
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I would like to clear up the Grandmothers posting about Ronnie Lamb. I am the Grandfather Of my two Granddaughters that were Molested and (allegedly) Raped By (removed) Ronnie Lamb-Wallace Percival-Marcus Sheldon James. Let me just tell it like it is. (removed) Well let me tell you something to all three of you child molesters ,your lives will be changed forever, just like my Granddaughters lives will be changed for the horror you three put them through. (Removed) Anyone who defends the Three child molesters must be able to relate to them, If you know what I mean. Just a last note, what you see on the outside doesn’t mean it’s good on the inside. Ronnie Lamb Threatened my two granddaughter not to say anything or else. Ronnie is a master munipulator.That is what makes him more dangerous. I ask that everyone pray for the healing of my two Granddaughters. (removed). As I said before justice will be served.
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Have you ever attended an Edgefield County School or had a child in an Edgefield County School? The best thing this county could do is hire a teacher to teach our teachers. Not all of our teachers are horrible but there are a few that could use help. Instead of knocking something before it has even gotten off the ground why not give it a chance to grow and succeed and see what happens. It sure cant do any more damage to the school system then has already been done. Not all teacher can handle all situations in a classroom and that has been proven over and over again. Having a teacher, a co-worker, and a friend to most be trained to help in a situation like that is great for ECSD. So do your research before you go online with things you obviously know nothing about! I commend said "teacher of teachers" for a job well done and obviously someone believes this person can help Edgefield County Schools or they wouldnt given them the job in the first place. Here is a food for thought: Parents who can teach other parents how to be parents!! I hope that is coming next!
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Has anyone noticed how empty the shelves have been lately at (a local store)? I went in Friday for some items on sales and there wasn’t any because the truck did not come yet. This was at p.m.. I got the same answer on Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday. On Tuesday the shelves were even more lean looking. No dairy products, eggs, many frozen items gone. Could this be one of the major places closing?
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Haven't heard anything about the child molestation case lately. Please do not let this case slide. It is important for the victims, and anyone else that could be out  there watching, to know that the case will be carried through to the end. No one gets special treatment, and everyone involved, (suspects and victims alike), gets a fair and just trial, all the way through to the end. The news media is an important part of this process.

Editor's note: Charges have been filed. There is not new news on the case.
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RE: "The Edgefield County Voter Registration and Election Office has received U. S. Department of Justice Clearance for the School Board District 1 Runoff Election. The Election will be held on April 5, 2011. The voting precincts will be open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.........To vote in this election you must live in School Board District 1."

Yeah, but you don't have to live in the District to run for the seat.  Oh wait a minute.  Maybe you don't have to live there to vote.  You could always get the liberal judge to pardon you.  Or maybe Cocaine Jackson can give you some tips on how to live there with no electricity and a bucket for a bathroom.  The bucket is as full of .... as the judge is.

Hey.  you dumb masses in Johnston, you want to set a good example for your children and your race-elect the drug trafficker.
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It is amusing to read something from a "proud to have voted for Obama" white liberal. You refer to "Us" as knuckledraggers, just because we have a different point of view and don't and never did support Obama, a person whose background is very nebulous at best. I am an college educated knuckledragger who views white liberals as drones willing to lay across railroad tracks to stop the transportation of nuclear fuel or tie themself to a tree so the Ax Men won't cut it down. Thank you for writing and showing us really how ignorant you White Liberals are. I bet you will vote for Cocanine Jackson, just because you feel his pain. Yes, the school board race is on and what I really wonder is how Cocaine Jackson's supporters can vote, since most of them don't have any form of picture ID. New South Carolina Law requires picture ID shown when voting. The real knuckledraggers are the ones who swing from the trees in support of Cocaine Jackson. Edgefield county and
 the fabulous town of Johnston can be proud to having the first ever convicted felon in South Carolina possibly sitting on a school board. There is no law to prevent drug and sex felons from running for school boards or other elected offices, just good common sense has prevented these scum bags from getting on a ballot...until now. Senator Shane Massey plans to introduce a bill to prohibit any person who is a drug or sex felon from serving on a school board. Thank Senator Massey for having good sense to introduce a bill keeping felons away from our children. Isn't is a shame to imagine Sister Sallie, Professor Bibbs and Sister Crenshaw as persons who would embrace the likes of Cocaine Jackson? Isn't it shameful that Brother Dorn, Mr. 'I'm not so Bright' Bright, and others would embrace this felon? Now is the time to get the white conservative vote out and ensure that Edgefield School District does not embarrass itself by electing a known scumbag to roam
 the halls freely with our children. All parents should be raising 'hell' right now and let Sister Crenshaw and her minions know that hell will be paid if they help in any way get this scumbag elected.
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Class warfare.  Nothing has change since this was written.

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/26/business/yourmoney/26every.html?_r=2
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The following are two links which best describe the status of our Educational System.  The first was done by some liberal film makers (and as a Conservative, I couldn't agree with them more).  I encourage every parent to rent this movie.  It's called "Waiting for Superman."  After you see it, no wonder it didn't receive any Academy Award nominations for best documentary....a trailer link is listed below:

http://www.waitingforsuperman.com/action/

The next link is pretty funny and at the most rudimentary level explains the plight of the taxpayer today when it comes to negotiating with a public service union.....case in point...teacher's unions.

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2011/03/07/teachers_unions_explained.html
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Editor's post: I want to thank everyone who sent in well wishes for our 6th anniversary. Since there were so many, only a few were placed in the Wandering Minds so not to bore readers though each was responded to personally. It is the appreciation of readers such as you that makes this job worthwhile. Again, thank you each and every one.

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Congratulations on your Sixth Anniversary of EdgefieldDaily.com. America and this society cannot remain free without freedom of the press and a free exchange of ideas.
This website has done a great service making information available despite what many detractors may think or say. However, obviously there are many more supporting readers as evidenced by increased readership monthly. It has worked to make Edgefield County as close as a click of a computer mouse. For interested readers who love Edgefield and live afar, EdgefieldDaily.com makes it easier to someday come home fully informed. This is one reader who is truly grateful from  all the way to following mighty STHS Rebel football to the weather developments to the news headlines of the day. It's just great. Thank you for making this site available.

Best wishes and continued growth. God speed and always present the truth, always.
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Re: Six Years and Counting: Edgefield Daily Celebrates Anniversary

Congrats and thank you. Your coverage of the local issues is much appreciated.  You do a fine job and are an asset to this county.
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Happy 6th Birthday to Edgefield Daily!!  That's quite an accomplishment...so congratulations.
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I'm the "PROBLEM" that posted first in response to the comment about the school lines.

I guess I was inconsiderate in my first post and have rethought my position on this issue.  Somebody asked for me to let them know when I would drop my kids off, so in order for things to be easier on everybody thats in such a rush, Ill drop my kids off every morning from now on between 715 and 745.  Now understand, y'all either need to get there before I do or wait till I leave, because if Im gonna rearrange my schedule to make it easier on y'all, you dang sure better not be in my way when I get there.  Hope everybody has a great day tomorrow and gets where they're headed on time.
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re: If that is the case, it is unknown how Charlton was allowed to return to school. According to the Edgefield County School District policy, once you are expelled from a county public school you are not allowed to attend any public school in the county.


They are only expelled for that year. The following school year they would be allowed to re-enter school at any school. And many counties do allow expelled kids in from another county (not all, but many) and most private & charter schools do also.

We need to remember that FCHS does not use the Edgefield County rules and never has, although John Gratop tried hard to back in the day. It was Mrs. Bishop that made it so that would not be. She always wanted her own rules and seems to have them to this day. Nothing will change there which is why my kids will not attend that school.

When the school was started there were also strong nepotism rules that have since been thrown to the side as the (removed) can prove. Also there were rules about expulsion and other punishments, all have been thrown out with Murph following whatever the Bishop want him to do. Allowing the non-certified teachers to continue teaching certainly does not help the students any either.

I also agree with the (quote) that stated that if you are a jock at FC you get away with everything, that is so true that it is scary!
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As a parent of a former FCHS student, thank you for exposing the reasons we pulled our daughter out of the school. She is loving STH and is making betters grades and has a far brighter future. Keep up the good work!
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RE: "I will say this, at least you can spell.  Most of the knuckle-draggers around here can't spell or compose a coherent sentence."

Well, all of us were never experts in every class while going to school.  I loved math, and could spell very well, but I hated literature, grammar, and geometry.  I was also good at geography and world events too.  Obviously you may be able to spell, but your recounting of events, SUCKS!

I think Bush took us to war in Iraq and Afghanistan - NOT IRAN!  However, you may just be right since that is essentially who fueled the civil unrest and aided and abetted the insurgency in Iraq causing us great consternation.   Our men and women, however, were very capable of lifting and shifting fire and adapting to the ever fluid and changing asymmetrical combat zone.

So you see, you may be able to spell, but when you follow the propaganda and regurgitate it, you trip yourself up.  You're probably a part of some that accuse the Tea Party of being tea baggers and racists.  In the ever appropriate words of a self thinking American, one person stated he didn't appreciate being labeled a racist because he supported the Tea Party.  He did admit that he loved the black side of Obama that was good natured, jovial, and fun to be around.  It was the white Marxist, Socialist, Communist side of Obama he hated.
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Saw this on Drudge!  Poor Barry, not too popular anymore so they have to gin up fake support!!!  White House memo notes shortage of applicants for contest to have Obama to speak at high school graduation
The competition was extended from the February 25 deadline until Friday, March 11 after few schools met the original application deadline. CBS News has learned a White House Communications Office internal memo dated February 22 noted "a major issue with the Commencement Challenge."
"As of yesterday we had received 14 applications and the deadline is Friday," the memo said.
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Editor's post: Edgefield County Councilman Norman Dorn is the epitome of a liberal Democrat who thinks history starts and ends when he opens or closes his mouth to talk (as hard as it is to understand him when he talks). At the County Council's Planning and brainstorming session Friday, Dorn wanted to act as if everyone else was to blame for Sheriff Dobey not having the needed patrol cars, not him because he supported it.

(Old) News flash! It was Dorn and his fellow Democrats, Monroe Kneece and Willie Bright, who shot down the cars in last year's budget, not Republicans Ashcraft and Blackwell - who voted for them.

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RE: School lines
 
Funny you should talk about personal arrogance.  I view kissing my child goodbye as an imperative and you see it as a waste of YOUR time.  Never the twain shall meet.
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Re:Johnston  I would like to take this opportunity to say a special "Thank you" to those picking up the leaves on Thursday.  We had a ton of leaves to be picked up and when I came home, I was amazed.  Not a leaf in the ditch or on the road.   I want to say a special "THANK YOU" for a job well done!!!!
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I read the recent rant that started off, "I consider all Obama supporters as traitors, cowards, thugs and garbage."  Child, because you are neither man or woman, you then went to salivate about, "...sickening white liberals."  Then your eyes really rolled into the back of your head and we heard the BIRTHER rant.
 
Grow up. Do you you think you are convincing anyone about Obama's shortcomings?  I am one of those white liberals who voted for Obama; and I'm proud of it.  I remember, quite painfully, that real estate and the stock market crashed BEFORE Obama came along.  We were at war in Iran and Afghanistan BEFORE Obama.  Was this the work of Bush, or of, at that time, the junior senator from Illinois.
 
No, I do not support what Obama's doing now about health care and the budget, but I'm not a traitor.  If you want to find a traitor, ask those in the Bush administration who lied to us about weapons of mass destruction in Iran...killing THOUSANDS of our men and women...many of whom were probably Obama supporters.  I guess you consider them, "cowards, thugs and garbage."
 
I will say this, at least you can spell.  Most of the knuckle-draggers around here can't spell or compose a coherent sentence.
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Re: The median income in Edgefield County is about $40,000. Perhaps the Census Bureau has it wrong.  You got one?

That link provided is per household. $24,000 is per capita, or per person reporting income. Per household, could be 1,2,3, or multiple income earners per household.
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"Re: The median income in Edgefield County is about $40,000. 

Household income is the sum of money income received in the calendar year by all household members 15 years old and over, including household members not related to the householder, people living alone, and other nonfamily household members. Included in the total are amounts reported separately for wage or salary income; net self-employment income; interest, dividends, or net rental or royalty income or income from estates and trusts; Social Security or Railroad Retirement income; Supplemental Security Income (SSI); public assistance or welfare payments; retirement, survivor, or disability pensions; and all other income.

Since answers to income questions are frequently based on memory and not on records, many people tend to forget minor or sporadic sources of income and, therefore, underreport their income. Underreporting tends to be more pronounced for income sources that are not derived from earnings, such as public assistance, interest, dividends, and net rental income.

Per capita income is the mean income computed for every man, woman, and child in a geographic area. It is derived by dividing the total income of all people 15 years old and over in a geographic area by the total population in that area. Note -- income is not collected for people under 15 years old even though those people are included in the denominator of per capita income. This measure is rounded to the nearest whole dollar. Unlike median household income, which is estimated annually for states and counties, per capita income is available only for 1999.

Families and persons are classified as below poverty if their total family income or unrelated individual income was less than the poverty threshold specified for the applicable family size, age of householder, and number of related children under 18 present (see table cited below for poverty level thresholds). The Census Bureau uses the federal government's official poverty definition.

If the total income of a person's family is less than the threshold appropriate for that family, then the person is considered poor, together with every member of his or her family. If a person is not living with anyone related by birth, marriage, or adoption, then the person's own income is compared with his or her poverty threshold.

The poverty thresholds are updated every year to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index. The poverty thresholds are the same for all parts of the country they are not adjusted for regional, state or local variations in the cost of living.

Poverty status is not determined for institutionalized people, people in military group quarters, people in college dormitories, and unrelated individuals under 15 years old. These groups were excluded from the numerator and denominator when calculating the percent of persons below poverty.
 Median household income, 2008  $42,422
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Re: "Thank you so much for your concern. However, the Marxist Web site you directed me to only wants to steal money from those who earned it..."

I don;t believe in Marxism, socialism, or communism.  I believe our greatest years as Americans came from 1945-1979.  Greatest economic expansion in the history of the world.  And nothing was right of center about it.  Nothing was Marxist, socialist, or communist.  It was 100% American, left of center policies that lead to the establishment of and a sustained middle class who drove our economy.  The most right of center times in our history were late 1800's to the Great Depression and from 1980 to the Great Recession.  History does repeat itself when our country is run by people who ignore history.  Are you saying that America's greatest years were produced by Marxism?  I'd disagree with that and think that is nuts. 

In a system of the top 1% amassing 40% of the wealth, who do they sell their goods and services too?  They can't.  They have all the disposable income already. So, they lay you off because they can't make $1.10 by paying your $1 to work.  Your layoff doesn't matter to them as they have already have more money then they need for the next several generations.  In our times of great economic expansion, the top 1% controlled about 8% of the wealth. 

I still don't understand why Fox News isn't on the air in Canada.  I mean they are Fair and Balanced.  What more do those crazy Canucks want!?!
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Palin Fights Back: Kathy Griffin a ‘50-Year-Old Adult Bully… Has-Been Comedienne’
Well played by Palin.  Griffin, like so many others on the left, relentlessly bully conservatives like Sarah Palin and even target her helpless children while simultaneously decrying other bullies.  The hypocrisy is so painstakingly obvious it could only be overlooked by people incapable of thinking clearly.

But Griffin, like so many others on the left, falls squarely into the “incapable of thinking clearly” category. (Video)
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A man that thinks for himself.
 
http://www.pjtv.com/?gclid=CIiioLeTuqcCFY5l7Aod4mcy_g

Editor's note: Caution, video contains unedited remarks from Democrat protesters.
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Obama will soon reap the fruits of his misguided policies -- $4-per-gallon gas, soon to go up to $5 or $6!

And the fuel-price increases will take their place alongside food-price rises. Food prices for corn, soybeans, wheat and other basic crops have almost doubled in the past year.

(The Consumer Price Index deliberately understates fuel and food inflation in its formula to avoid triggering cost-of-living adjustment increases for seniors that depend on social security.)

Finally, he has encouraged the Federal Reserve Board to almost triple the money supply, over $1 trillion of it based on the purchase of worthless mortgage-backed securities.

The combination of reduced confidence in the dollar (at home and abroad) and the rises in fuel and food prices will force up prices as costs push them higher. Already, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has pressed for the replacement of the dollar as an international currency by "drawing rights" printed by the IMF. Such a policy, of course, would be a disaster since it would attempt to base global currency on an institution without the power to tax. But it is a measure of how far faith in the dollar has fallen that it is being seriously urged. U.S. inflation can only fan that movement.

Since the Fed has got to stop printing money soon -- lest it become wallpaper -- interest rates, too, will rise, also contributing to the cost pushed price inflation.

But the economy cannot afford to pay these higher prices. Consumer demand, which accounts for three-quarters of GDP, is already stagnant. With inflation, it will drop. Then, unable to recoup their costs, vendors will be forced to raise prices even higher. An inflationary psychology will take hold of the economy. Higher interest rates will be needed to break its hold, forcing us into yet another recession, this one fully courtesy of Obama.

For months now, political pundits have wondered if the economy would improve, helping Obama's reelection chances. It now appears that the exact opposite is likely and that his reelection chances will be washed away (good riddance) by a massive flood of inflation as a consequence of his misguided policies.

Obama will doubtless blame oil companies and speculators for the fuel price increases, but his role in encouraging instability in the oil-producing regions of the Middle East is apparent enough. He put the demand of the Egyptian people for political change ahead of America's need for financial stability. He was so enraptured by being "on the right side of history" that he forgot about his role as the head of our economy and its vulnerability to the very instability his policies fanned.

Editor's note: Why do you think gold is hitting record highs? I predicted this over ten years ago, repeated here in 2005. Silver, copper, and other precious metals and stones are other secure "money" (related in the article) that will hold its value in the coming downfall pushed by Obama just as it was with Carter in the mid 70's. Other commodities; sugar, wheat, corn, oil, natural gas, and a host of others will no doubt also grow - at least in my personal opinion - in value as the value of the dollar continues to decline as more money is printed. I'm not offering investment advice by no means, just my own personal opinions based on historical data.
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"Thank you so much for your concern. However, the Marxist Web site you directed me to only wants to steal money from those who earned it. Moreover, it asks us poor dumb schlubs to donate when they are already being funded by millionaires from Hollyweird and the unions. And in case anyone didn't know, "One Nation" is just a bunch of Socialists, Marxists, Communists, Unions and Anarchists who want to end the American way of life. I for one love America, and don't want any part of you or anyone else who would read or believe the hatred and class warfare you are spewing."

I don;t believe in Marxism, socialism, or communism.  I believe our greatest years as Americans came from 1945-1979.  Greatest economic expansion in the history of the world.  And nothing was right of center about it.  Nothing was Marxist, socialist, or communist.  It was 100% American, left of center policies that lead to the establishment of and a sustained middle class who drove our economy.  The most right of center times in our history were late 1800's to the Great Depression and from 1980 to the Great Recession.  History does repeat itself when our country is run by people who ignore history.  Are you saying that America's greatest years were produced by Marxism?  I'd disagree with that and think that is nuts. 

In a system of the top 1% amassing 40% of the wealth, who do they sell their goods and services too?  They can't.  They have all the disposable income already. So, they lay you off because they can't make $1.10 by paying your $1 to work.  Your layoff doesn't matter to them as they have already have more money then they need for the next several generations.  In our times of great economic expansion, the top 1% controlled about 8% of the wealth.

Editor's note: If every dollar was confiscated and given equally to every person, within a few years the business minded would have the money again and the parasites of the economy would be poor and screaming for handouts once again. So... what is your point?
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RE: "Can someone explain why our school district finds it necessary to hire teacher’s for the sole purpose to teach other teacher’s how to teach"

Well who has brought this to the attention of the ECSB?  Guess when Jackson and Kemp were ridiculed for their tactics y'all lost your voice.  But as I recall, y'all had a really loud voice.  Remember how the District pulled back with the shakedown after it was publicly voiced?  Bow y'all probably are seeing what the true intent Crenshaw's lawsuit.  It to keep everyone else silent because they fear being sued, and now, they do whatever they want.  Thug Chicago, NAACP style tactics.  Y'all cleaned up the Board a little, y'all need to put pressure on your Board rep to clean up the District.

Always remember this.  If you want to clean up a mess, you have to use some pretty harsh tactics.  Playing nicey nicey or touchy feely with these political hacks and thugs get you nowhere.  As soon as they remove a threat through intimidation, they start all over again.  Has anyone checked to see if Bibbs has horned in on a trip to California?  You know he was the travel king and was living the "suite" life.
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RE: I'll own up to being part of the "problem" in the school lines also.  I refuse to stop kissing my child goodbye when I drop her off.  It takes all of two seconds and signals both our separation for the day and starts our day on a positive note...
 
Reality Check:  Your response is proof that "Common Sense" is not always a "Common Denominator" in a population.  The operative and controversial phrase in your reply is "I believe".  There lies your personal arrogance.  It does not mean you are a bad person, and I'm not suggesting anything like that.  But it does show that you are incapable of seeing how a slight adjustment on YOUR part might make life a little easier for many others.
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Re: The median income in Edgefield County is about $40,000. 

The last data seen by this poster has the median income of Edgefield County = approx $24,000. The poster of the previous comment does not know the difference between median and mean. Someone should educate this person."

http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/45/45037.html   here is the source.  Perhaps the Census Bureau has it wrong.  You got one?
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Get em while they are hot. OBAMA ISSUING "WAIVERS" ON OBAMACARE; HOW CITIZENS CAN DEMAND THEIR WAIVER

http://www.graction21.com/Alert/Grassroots_Action_Alert_110301.html
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Just wanted to take a moment to Congratulate the Strom Thurmond Mock Trial Team on their region win in Greenville on Saturday. They did a wonderful job and will be advancing to the State level on March 11 & 12 in Columbia. These kids are so talented! Good Luck Team!!!!!!
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Can someone explain why our school district finds it necessary to hire teacher’s for the sole purpose to teach other teacher’s how to teach? To go one step further, it has been told to me that they are sending these teacher's teachers to California for "training".  How can this  school district afford to send said teaching teacher’s to Beverly Hills, CA to learn how to teach teacher’s how to teach? Has the entire world gone mad or just the ECSD? I have an idea, why don’t we hire a school superintendent to teach our school superintendent how to run a school district? I for one do not want to see my tax dollars spent sending these “Teacher’s” to Beverly Hills, CA to learn how to teach Teacher’s how to teach. You would think when we hire a Teacher, he or she would already know how to do the job we hired them to do. It is a pure example of wasteful spending with no accountability.  I guess my family will have to forgo our family vacation so that these teacher's teachers can go to California on the money from my paycheck.
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I drop off 1 child at Jet and 1 at STHS. Sometimes I drop 2 off at WE Parker. Yes the lines are long. Try this: I LOVE YOU. This takes about 1 second and you will be surprised at the Love You’s you get back as they are getting out of the car.
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Sounds like Alton Brown needs immediate  professional development in two things. One is to learn for whom he works. Two is a lesson on professional courtesy. He obviously has not figured out how to lead and be respected.
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I was at the (county council) meeting Tues night and I couldn't agree more with you. Everyone around me was rolling their eyes and asking when he (Administrator Brown) was going to shut up. He's got this smug attitude and acts like he is smarter than anyone else in the room.
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I'll own up to being part of the "problem" in the school lines also.  I refuse to stop kissing my child goodbye when I drop her off.  It takes all of two seconds and signals both our separation for the day and starts our day on a positive note.  If ten people are in front of me and it took 6 seconds each, I would still only have to wait an extra minute.  I'll be glad to wait for those parents whom I believe have their priorities straight.  Everyone is in such a rush that they tend to forget that it is the little things that count and their actions are a demonstrable part of that.  You know you have to wait regardless of when you arrive, so make sure you are there early enough to meet your obligations.  Poor planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.
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Alton Brown easily demonstrates the arrogance of those that are elected or hired by taxpayer money.  They think they are above the law, they believe the people do not have any right to question them, and they believe they have carte blanche and their actions should never be questioned.

With that being said, if Alton Brown is so smart, why hasn't he torn a page out of Superintendent Crenshaw's book and filed suit against the Editor for defamation?  Oh wait, he may be at leeeaaasssttt smart enough to realize that a public official or a public employee being paid with taxpayer money is in fact susceptible to criticism and can be questioned. That my friend, I believe is covered in the Constitution.

Thank you Alton Brwon. Thank you Willie Bright. Thank you Dorn. Thank you Bettis. Thank you Bibbs. Thank you Crenshaw. Thank you Wisconsin.  Thank you public labor unions.  Thank you Obama.  You have awakened our nation with your arrogance.  And now we all see what change needs to be made.
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Re: The median income in Edgefield County is about $40,000. 

The last data seen by this poster has the median income of Edgefield County = approx $24,000. The poster of the previous comment does not know the difference between median and mean. Someone should educate this person.
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I just heard that three more businesses are closing in Edgefield, and I received notice that my local bank branch will be closing its doors this summer.  The "Powers that Be" in J.E.T. and County had better put there heads together and start marketing this county.  I am tired of hearing "that's the way we've always done it."  How's that working for you?  The education system is in a shambles, law enforcement gets little support, and much of the property looks like junk yards not residences.  Who would want to bring business here, who would want to invest in an area that refuses to invest in itself?

Ediotor's note: There are actually more about to close.
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RE: The fine conservatives of Edgefield County (making an average $40,000 per year) should read...

Thank you so much for your concern. However, the Marxist Web site you directed me to only wants to steal money from those who earned it. Moreover, it asks us poor dumb schlubs to donate when they are already being funded by millionaires from Hollyweird and the unions. And in case anyone didn't know, "One Nation" is just a bunch of Socialists, Marxists, Communists, Unions and Anarchists who want to end the American way of life. I for one love America, and don't want any part of you or anyone else who would read or believe the hatred and class warfare you are spewing.
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WOW!!! Just what we need in the county, another loan company. One opened last month in Johnston, (by the way, take down the propane sign) and now another one is set to open by Fred’s. Are we that poor that we have to put ourselves further in debt with these places? I can’t believe that this is the only business this county can draw.
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On Friday August 12, 2011 there will be a Nationwide Family Rights Protest. All those interested in making changes to the South Carolina Family Court System please go to www.govabuse.org. Find the Protest nearest you and plan to be there with your signs.
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Re: Parker Drop Off Line....

One Kiss = 1 Second
One Hug = 3 Seconds

Cool your jets!   In addition, I wonder how it makes your child feel seeing the other kids get hugs and kisses while they don't?  Yes, I know I'm just "stirring" up trouble but it's a ton of fun with some of you folks.  LOL!
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RE: MMS  I know that ultimately my children are my responsibility. With that being said I depend on our school bus system to get them home.  I get a phone call saying the bus is broke down there is no other way to get home.  DO WE NOT HAVE ALTERNATIVE BUSES?  Thank God, I have a very cool boss, that gave me no problem.  But I have to wonder about the parents who don't, who don't get paid for leaving their office early.  It is just a little disheartening, that's all.  No, it's really more than that,  I pay taxes in this county, because I don't live with in city limits thank you very much Edgefield county.  But I would and do expect some of that money to go to buy dependable buses in which our children ride, and at the least have one (removed) back up.
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Ref...Harold's engineering technique of turning alcohol into urine and releasing such liquid onto Obama's photo is pure genius. I consider all Obama supports as traitors, cowards, thugs and garbage. A good example is  look at the democraps in Edgefield county, especially some members of the County Council and County Administrator. Tell me what you see? Do you see people you would want to have sit down in your home for dinner, or even invite some of their friends into your home? Obama and his people have taken our country to a new low morally and economically. And please you sickening white liberals, don't blame high oil prices, mounting national debt, border insecurity, class warfare, Nazi union tactics,etc on G.W. Bush. Unfortunately, we have a president who can not prove his citizenship, and ironically fooled his African-American supporters with his black-American Hawaii and Chicago roots. What's even more ironic is Obama is racially mixed with 50% white (mother's side), 43% Arabic (father's side) and 7% African (Father's side). Is Obama really the first African-American president or the first Muslim Arabic president?
Your president, proclaimed his communist roots when in his 20's and has allied himself with communist/socialist friends ever since. He was raised as a Muslim and you wonder why he bows to mid-east Arabic rag-heads and is slow to respond with an American position when the mid-east burns, or proclaim support to Israel. Obama is the most dangerous threat our country has and his supporters are now traitors who also want this great country taken down. Again, look around locally in Edgefield Country at Obama supporters such as Cocaine Jackson and his friends, some School Board members, Edgefield county's many residing sex offenders and their supporting family members, jail thugs, and of course some politicans. Are these the type of people you want near your children, as your neighbor or having any influence on your country or county? These are the people who follow Obama and want what he can provide. Now you know who the enemy is and who to not trust. Don't forget to thank Obama for not letting our country drill for oil and now we are paying his Arabic/Muslim friends whatever they demand. Are you happy now Democraps?
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Question.  Why isn't Fox News on the air in Canada?

Editor's note: According to the typical liberal, "Prime Minister Harper is trying to push American-style hate media onto our airwaves, and make us all pay for it. His plan is to create a "Fox News North" to mimic the kind of hate-filled propaganda with which Fox News has poisoned U.S. politics. The channel will be run by Harper’s former top aide and will be funded with money from our cable TV fees!"

Enough said.
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Someone please tell me what the (heck)'s wrong with all the people that run this country!!!!!!
 
We're "broke" & can't help our own Seniors, Veterans, Orphans, Homeless etc.,??????????

In the last months we have provided aid to Haiti, Chile, and Turkey.. And now Pakistan ..... Home of bin Laden.  Literally, BILLIONS of DOLLARS!!!

Our retired seniors living on a 'fixed income' receive no aid nor do they get any breaks while our government and religious organizations pour Hundreds of Billions of $$$$$$'s and Tons of Food to Foreign Countries!
 
We have hundreds of adoptable children who are shoved aside to make room for the adoption of foreign orphans.
 
AMERICA: a country where we have homeless without shelter, children going to bed hungry, elderly going without 'needed' meds, and mentally ill without treatment -etc,etc.
 
YET......................
They have a 'Benefit' for the people of Haiti on 12 TV stations, ships and planes lining up with food, water, tents, clothes, bedding, doctors and medical supplies.

Imagine if the *GOVERNMENT* gave 'US' the same support they give to other countries.

Sad isn't it?
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RE: Here's some advice, if you're running so far behind that you don't have time to give your kids a hug or a kiss before you drop them off at school, try leaving 5 minutes earlier.  PS - I'll give mine an extra hug in the morning, just for you.
 
Perfect!  The PROBLEM has decided to make a comment!  Unwittingly, I might add as it is apparent that you have no clue that YOU are the one being inconsiderate, as well as being a part of the problem.  The initial posters' request for others to be more considerate was more than appropriate in this case.
 
Understand, I have no skin in this game.  No child to drop off in that line. Your response infuriated me because of your inability to understand that you and your arrogant attitude are what's wrong here. The fact that you cannot comprehend that is appalling, and unfortunately a sign of the times.  A car line is a bottleneck by its very nature.  You can figure out a way to give your hugs and kisses beforehand, but you choose not to, and consequently cause this process to take longer than it has to, and you are being inconsiderate by doing so.
 
Sorry, you are the one that is wrong here.  Your position is selfish and indefensible.
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Strom Thurmond Class of 1995 is having their first class reunion!  June 4, 2011. Call Tonya (Jones) Hill 803-480-2787 for more information.
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QUOTE FROM HAROLD:

"I've often been asked, 'What do you old folks do now that you're retired?'  Well, I'm fortunate to have a chemical engineering background, and one of the things I enjoy most is converting beer, wine and vodka into urine.  Then I spray it over a photo of Obama! I do it every day and I really enjoy it."

Harold should be an inspiration to us all.
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To the person who commented about dropping your kids off at school and giving them extra hugs and kisses. We do all of that before we get there. We've been there early and had to wait, we've been there late and have had to wait. Just tell me when you're going to be there and I'll work my schedule around yours. Obviously, you have no where to be, while some of us are trying to be productive citizens. And besides my kids know I love them, I don't have to reinforce that everytime they exit the vehicle.
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The fine conservatives of Edgefield County (making an average $40,000 per year) should read this.
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Editor's post: Maybe Administrator Brown is spending too much time with someone's honey bunny making too much money in his office to be objective. I hope he knows I-20 is open for traffic in both directions.
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How long do you suppose it took the county administrator to prepare that lengthy statement he read at the council meeting tonight?  Our county is going to hell in a handbag and what was the majority of the meeting spent on?  Not the crisis the county is facing...no...because the administrator has an agenda that does not include what is good for Edgefield County.  First, he dumped on and belittled the sheriff and then he proceeded to further his ludicrous agenda by telling, no reading about why he is right and those who do not agree with him are wrong.  If council doesn't see it his way, he questions their motives.  If the county attorney doesn't interpret the law the way he sees it, he challenges his interpretation and, I'm sorry to say, in the end the council and the county attorney go silent.  Edgefield County does not have a county administrator, we have a portly Muammar Gaddafi.  If he would put the energy he directs at causing hatred and discontent into the betterment of this county instead of trying to further his agenda, I'd say he was worth what we taxpayers pay him.  I thought we had a council/administrator form of government in this county.  Apparently not.  Mr. Campbell if you are the man you claim to be you and the other council members better wake up and smell the coffee.  Who hires and fires who?  What's taking so long to get this county back on track?  One more thing, make sure the deputy at the council meetings in the future knows that Mr. Bright is fair game for any nut job that wants to take a pot shot at him.  Apparently Mr. Bright can take care of himself.
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Looks like Dorn has competition in the rambling incoherent nonsense department.  I guess Brown thinks he has his attorney license???  How do you spell boring drivel???   Want a secretarial lesson?  When taking minutes, only what is said in a meeting is included.  Comments not mad eduring a meeting should never have been allowed to be  put in after the fact in the first place. No one sat on this.   That has been the issue since September.
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Obama's report card is posted outside every service station.  There is a price to pay for hope and change and, in all likelihood, his supporters are feeling the most pain.
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Re:  Could the parents dropping off kids in the mornings at the middle school and elementary school, please take care of whatever personal business and hugs and kisses before you get there. You HAVE to notice the line of vehicles behind you!


Here's some advice, if you're running so far behind that you don't have time to give your kids a hug or a kiss before you drop them off at school, try leaving 5 minutes earlier.  PS - I'll give mine an extra hug in the morning, just for you.
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Between 1979 and 2005, the mean after-tax income for the top 1% increased by 176%, compared to an increase of 69% for the top quintile overall, 20% for the fourth quintile, 21% for the middle quintile, 17% for the second quintile and 6% for the bottom quintile. For the same time span the aggregate share of after-tax income held by the top percentile increased from 7.5% to 14%.The diminishing political clout of labor unions, resulting from declining union membership rates, and less government redistribution as well as decreased expenditure on social services are commonly cited as the main causes of this trend.

The median income in Edgefield County is about $40,000. 

This is the middle quintile. 

As America moves right, Edgefield County gets left further and further behind. 

I could count on one hand the number of families in Edgefield County in the top 1% of income earners (over $400,000 per year.)
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How much do you think they should make off a gallon of gas. Remember it cost to pump it out of the ground and those who use credit cards there is also a charge for that.
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I do applaud your coverage of the sex offender stories.  What a shame it happened in the first place, but at least you are on top of that and are sharing facts.   Now as for your attitude...that is another story.  I happened to be in (a store) the other day and heard you telling everyone how important you are...blah, blah, blah.  Look its a job, your not an officer of the law nor are you a public official (even though your Wifey is).  You have a knack for digging dirt and stirring up the pot...way to go.  But don't ever make the assumption that you speak for a majority of the people in Edgefield County, because trust me...you don't!  In my opinion, you have little man syndrome hiding behind your poison pen....oops that would be a journalist.  I mean hiding behind your keyboard and monitor.  That's a much more accurate description for a blogmaster.  Some advice: be careful what you say, i'm sure the fine law enforcement personnel in the county would not appreciate you bad mouthing them.

Editor's note: The only thing I have to say is.. you are a liar. I have never posed as a law enforcement officer and I have never "bad mouthed" any officer or claimed to have any power over anyone.

If you continue to submit false claims your comments will be refused from this day forward. Keep changing your email address, your ISP remains the same.
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RE: "I was tipped by a friend in the industry to the sharp rise the day before it took place and topped off all vehicles. To make the impact less damaging, they are topped off again when they are at 3/4 a tank."

That's always good advice, but when I return at the end of the day, I'm just about empty.  Also.  Remember the argument they put forth when people were complaining about gas going up so rapidly.  Wasn't it that they had to pay for the gas in the ground that was subject to the spike in prices.  Gee that gas stays in the ground an awful long time.  It spikes $20 a barrel and gas goes up with it.  When the price per barrel drops sharply, that gas at the pumps doesn't go down any time soon-and the argument-well it was already paid for a the higher prices.  Consumers caught between the gas station owners and the IDIOT politicians that don't believe our reliance of foreign oil is a national security issue.  China drills off the cost of Florida just outside of Cuba.  If they cause a spill, where's the oil going?  To the Florida shores.  And do you think they'll clean it up like we do?  So our environmentalists whackos, yeah the same ones that brought us global warming, stop us from drilling and we have a dipstick for a President that has imposed a moratorium on drilling because of one spill of which he drug is feet on.  One spill out of how many oil rigs in the gulf 1300+?  America, get the picture.  No drilling, union favoritism, higher debt, higher taxes.  Hows that hope and change.  Actually, It's pretty good.  Unions are being exposed.  Our national security reliance on oil is being exposed.  The Democrat Party and their Socilaist ties are really being exposed.  Just a good ole fashioned cleansing is needed now.
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I recently read a comment about gas prices being higher in Edgefield than Columbia.  I do not know if this is true or if there is a valid reason, beyond capitalism at work.  However, the editor added a comment that a full tank of gas produced better gas mileage than a half a tank.  I must have misunderstood the commment becasue that statement is definitely incorrect.  If you assume that a tank holds 20 gallons of gas, than a half of a tank has ten gallons less.  Gas weights 6.15 punds per gallon.  Therefore, a car with a half full tank weights 61.5 pounds less than a car with a full tank.  Obviously, it takes less energy to propel a car with less weight.  Acutally, that is theory around using nitrogen in tires instead of air.  It weights less than air (a little).  If you could drive a car with an empty tank, you would increase your gas mileage, unless you ran out.
web posted March 2, 2011

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GAO Details Billions in Federal Waste or......... Your Tax Dollars At Work.
 
As members of Congress fight over what to cut in the current federal budget to avert a government shutdown, lawmakers are about to receive a blockbuster report that could provide a roadmap to potentially hundreds of billions of dollars in waste. The nonpartisan General Accounting Office (GAO) is poised to release a report Tuesday that one senator said "will make us all look like jackasses."

http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2011/02/28/gao-details-billions-federal-waste-report-obtained-fox
web posted March 2, 2011

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Editor's post: Again, several comments on the recent molestation cases have been withheld because of those wanting to introduce information about the victims. All such comments will be rejected and deleted as inappropriate.

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web posted March 1, 2011 

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Just reminding all of you lovely ladies that the Johnston Peach Blossom Beauty pageant is next Saturday, March 12 at 10:00 and 4:00. Thanks!
web posted March 1, 2011

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A unionized public employee, a Tea Partier, and a CEO are sitting at a table. In the middle of the table there is a plate with a dozen cookies on it. The CEO reaches across and takes 11 cookies, looks at the Tea Partier and says, "Look out for that union guy -- he wants a piece of your cookie".

Editor's note: Nice way to distort facts. Public service unions (and unions in general - GM and Chrysler come to mind) are destroying this nation. Every state that allows public sector unions is going broke because of... wait for it.. the unions. Not "CEO's" of private sector job creators. The taxpayers are forced to have their money taken and paid to pubic sector union members, who in turn take those same tax dollars and turn it over to the unions who in turn hand it over to Democrat candidates.

Anywhere else (like the mafia) that would be considered money laundering. And now you know why Democrats fight so hard to promote the unions. It's their cash cow.
web posted March 1, 2011

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Why do we have so many sex offenders around here? Are we the Mecca for child molesting? It used to be that i never heard about anyone getting arrested for molesting kids and now it seems every time i turn around someone else is in jail for raping or (removed) kids.

Editor's note: Six years ago there was no Edgefield Daily and the public was never informed about these crimes. Most are still not reported in the local print media.
web posted March 1, 2011

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Why unions suck!!!!!!!!!!!!! Who gets the benifit? Read this!..... Thank GOD for Gov. Haley!
web posted March 1, 2011

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This is great! In the last few days gas has jumped 20 cents and I hear going to go even higher. Where are we drilling for oil? NOWHERE? Why? Because of Obumma. I guess when he wrote in his book that he would side with his muslim brothers if the (removed) hit the fan it has hit the fan and we are going to get soaked to pay his peeps that want to kill us 'mo money'.
web posted March 1, 2011

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RE: "Gas prices...wow...Can everyone say "price gouging"?"

Yup. I also want to thank the bearded punk at the local station (removed) for helping me make up my mind.  I travel throughout three states, and I always take note of the gas prices.  Here locally, the one chain was always 10-20 cents cheaper than anywhere else.  But lately I have noticed a disturbing trend, they are now even or a penny or two higher than everywhere else.  Last week in Anderson while gas was $3.09 here, it was $2.82-2.86 in Anderson.  While it was $2.97 here, it was $2.85 in Columbia.  And that's where the punk employee comes in.

I was finished pumping gas and came into the store to get soda.  Another gentleman came in behind me and said to the clerk that gas was cheaper in Columbia.  The punk's reply, "Then go to Columbia."  Well, he made up my mind and I no longer buy my gas there if I can help it-and guess what?  I probably buy $300+ a week.  Guess they make so much now they don't care about keeping customers.

Editor's note: I was tipped by a friend in the industry to the sharp rise the day before it took place and topped off all vehicles. To make the impact less damaging, they are topped off again when they are at 3/4 a tank. Granted, you are still paying the higher price, but the impact is less with each fill-up. Of course, in time that savings gets erased if the prices remain artificially high. However, you are paying around $20 to "fill up" rather than $50 or $60 or more. You will also get better gas milage with a full tank than a half empty tank.
web posted March 1, 2011

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