Editor's post: I have nothing to add to the conversation below.

Due to a heavy list of those sending in Birthday and Anniversary wishes today, they have been delayed being published due to three breaking stories we were following. A report of an armed man in a stolen Jeep stopped in the Rainbow Falls Road area who ran from Edgefield County Sheriff's Deputies is being withheld until more information can be collected. Other stories are included in today's Headlines.

All entriers in the Birthday/Anniversary drawing have already been added to our monthly drawing even though they do not appear in today's publication. The winner will be announced on Monday.
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What is going on in the school district that they will not help bus driver with this problem.Ridge Road in Johnston is really bad the students on this bus use profane and abusive language like it is normal.They have no respect at all.wandering where is the mother and father of these children.Here is a thought if it was a teacher that had to endure this that student would be out of school.it is a bus driver the school or the district don't care. As a Person, Mother, Father, Tax Payer and someone who care.What about the students that is not acting up why must they endure this behavior.Something need to be done  about this the school need to put a principal  or a police officer on that bus.They just need to get the bad apples of the bus so the good apples can have a safe ride.If i was a bus driver that bus would be back to the school every day or the police call to get whoever is acting up.I know they don't get paid to endure  what i hear been going on that bus route. Bus driver is to drive children to and from
school safe each and every day.What is the school district going to do about this ?One of them from the district office should ride that bus .This has been going on all year .Get it under control district office......
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Who is kidding who?  Piedmont Tech will have their three votes.  Is Bettis on the board?  Is Bettis on the board for Tompkins library too?  Aren't those the only Non Government Organizations that are so vocal?  Just wondering.  I am glad Mr. Ashcraft is my councilman because he displays fiscal responsibility.  He has pointed out that the county is digging out of the savings to run the County.  Ashcraft is only stating the facts.  I find it interesting that we have not heard from Scott Mims on these issues.  I will be picking his words apart, as I am sure he will have help from BOSS HOG and PIGLET.  I also think it is sad that some people who had Ashcraft signs in their yard took them down.  Think they were "pressured" to do so?  I guess we just can't get away from the GOOD OLD BOYS CLUB!!!!
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After losing my job I requested a forebearance of deferment on student loans, although they declined to help me they did send me a heartwarming letter. " Your current financial situation makes it difficult for you to repay this debt,   It is imperative you make timely payments in acccordance with the repayment agreement. so in essence, we agree you cant afford to pay us, we dont care,  we cannot offer you any assistance in this matter, or agree to different terms on the repayment plan. Way to help out the average american, I guess since Im not a mult Billion dollar corporation,I dont qualify for a bail out, but they did offer to take my income tax for non payment. The past two years this department has refused to help me or work with Senator Demint's office and Congressman Gresham Barrett's office.  I am so glad Obama is looking out for the poor and unemployed. That's CHANGE I can believe in.
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I saw the two ads in the Advertiser. I don’t buy the paper because it’s nothing but a bunch of gossipy old women who do whatever Rainsford tells them, but its easy enough to find a copy laying on the lunch counter at any of the local eateries. As soon as I read them I knew that (name removed) was behind it because it came up in a conversation I had with him a few days ago. I’m disgusted about the content of the ads and with (removed) for doing it. I enjoy Edgefield Daily. I find it to be a very informative, helpful, and timely source for my local news. I thank the Editor for making this service available for free.
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I quit reading the Advertiser when the fruitcake took over.
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As a resident of Johnston I agree with the poster who believes Johnston needs some beautifying...and I believe our new mayor should take the reins of leadership and begin the process of cleaning up the numerous building/home eyesores that have been left untouched. Mayor Livingston stated he wants Johnston to be another Mayberry. That is a great expectation, but town ordinances need to be put into operation OR nothing will change. Our last mayor (I did not vote for him) feel asleep at the wheel and let the entire town slip into a financial abyss, allowed child molestors to live like kings in our town and did nothing to clean up the building eyesores owned by slum lords most residents know by name. Most of these slum lords live in Saluda, Edgefield, or out of state in some cases. They don't care. Time to hold their feet to the fire Mr. New Mayor and concerned citizens. It's not fair to the homeowners who have invested in this town to allow these slumlords free reign at ruining the towns' appearance. Even though Mayberry is a fictional town, it was safe to live in, did not have child molestors crawling around, and was clean. Ohhhhhh....Mr. Mayor, you have a child molestor living a few doors down from you. Did you know that? As a concerned citizen, I am doing my part, paying taxes, maintaining my property, looking for criminal slime, and watching out for my neighbors. Mr. Mayor, you are now the steward of our town, start taking names and kicking arse.
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Re:  What do you expect at Wardlaw?
No, I do not have children at Wardlaw. I will tell you what my beef is, when you have a Board trying to take over the way this Board did it is uncalled for. You don’t treat people the way they did! These people are heartless, ruthless, and sneaky. When people will look at you face to face and tell you one thing, and then go behind your back and do totally the opposite – it is wrong! I don’t have a problem with Mr. Williams. He is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. However, on this Board you have the younger generations of these families and all they think about is what they want. You know who you have on this Board – the Williams, Yonces, and Carrs. That should tell you something. It is all about money and what their money can buy!!! Oh yes, and about prayer you’re right. Prayer should be in school and that is what’s wrong with our public school. As for Wardlaw, they better start praying that the people out there running the school will treat others the way they want to be treated! They way they have been running the place lately make you wonder if they know what a Christian is!!!!

Oh Yea – Strom Thurmond why don’t you elect your Board to Wardlaw – just let the Board elect who they want on the Board. Maybe you will end up with all family members!
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Scott Mims is just another puppet put up to run because Bettis is scared he's losing his control of the county commissioners with Monroe (Kneece) retiring. I guess since Ascraft won't bend over Bettis has to make sure he has his boy on there to keep his power. That's why we're voting for Ashcraft. They are already bullying people who had Ashcraft signs in their yards to remove them. How nice... thug politics brought to you by the very people who have run this county in the ground! That's why Mr. Ashcrafts sign is still in our yard. And......... Mayor Ken Durham can kiss my (rear end). Who cares who he wants to win. I didn't vote for you either!
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I can’t believe the viciousness of the inner clique in Edgefield against you. I’d like to thank you for all your hard work. Ignore them. In the grand scheme of things they don’t matter.
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Arizona passed a tough immigration law.  SC needs one.                 
 
What is the percentage of ESL (English as a Second Language) students in our schools ?  I know in Aiken county, some elementary schools are over 20% ESL.  The vast majority of these students are here illegally.  How much does this cost our schools ?  What are the percentages for Edgefield ?  I tried finding the information on the SC Dept. of Education website to no avail.  Dealing with ECSD, please !
 
Also employment.  Illegals have taken many jobs.  Construction workers cannot compete with workers paid by subcontractors paying less than minimum wage.  Do you honestly believe these illegals are being paid competitive wages.  Ask anyone in construction.
 
I realize Arizona has pushed this discussion forward.  Our politicians have been caught sleeping.  John McCain has suddenly discovered there are illegals in Arizona.  Obama never will.  SC politicians, particularly on the state level have yet to discover this.  They are too busy giving 10 million dollars to the golf tournament in Hilton Head while our teachers are being furloughed.
 
The SC state representatives are literally fiddling while SC burns.  Cutsy-pie resolutions about abortions and beauty queens don't cut it.  How about some real legislation to give SC jobs to legal SC residents.  Huge wall of silence from the state.
 
Get wise folks, this batch of country clubbers, Republican or Democrat, doesn't give a @#$% about you.  I sent an email to Shane Massey, no response yet.  Didn't bother with Clyburn, he doesn't talk to folks from Edgefield.
 
I will question every candidate this year about what they will do about returning SC jobs to legal residents and stop the drain on schools by deporting illegals.
 
One caveat, if someone is here LEGALLY, I fully support their right to be here.  Your jobs, your schools, and your state are under attack.
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Re: Wardlaw How about those teachers that did not get a contract for the up coming school year? This should have been handled more discreetly, these teachers should have been spared the hateful treatment they are getting by the students. How quickly the word spread through the school to all the other students. Board members, how about not discussing these private issues around your children. They are the ones that come back to spread the word on the insights that are talked about from you. This also violates the PRIVACY ACT law.
Board members WARDLAW does need change, however, you should re-evaluate your own personal motives in writing the rules. Rules are made to be followed. If you are going to put them in writing, then play by rules as you want others to abide by them, to include your relatives and your children.
Parents, the state of South Carolina does have an Anti-bullying law that all schools both private or public, still have to abide by. In reviewing the Wardlaw Academy "Handbook", it is very vague about Anti-bullying. Don't just speak to the Board members about your complaints, put them in writing.
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If the Healthcare Revelations did not p--s you off enough, this is guaranteed to.  The health bill passed, even tho the country was against it, so this is how the Democrats will get re-elected. They'll do it by getting all of the illegal immigrants votes (there are 12 million of them). A different way to stuff the ballet box.

CNN News, (NOT FOX) -- You will not believe this, or you might.  It just keeps getting better,(WORSE). This is the coup de gras from this traitor.
I KNEW this was going to happen. (That way Obama wasn't lying when he said illegal's would not be able to get medical coverage under his ObamaCare plan. His simple fix is to make them all legal first... and could this have anything to do with slanting the vote in 2010 & 2012....?)

EVERYONE (even you Democrats), PLEASE TAKE TIME TO LISTEN TO THIS. IT TALKS ABOUT THE AMNESTY BILL REGARDING IMMIGRATION.

EVEN CNN IS UPSET ABOUT THIS SO YOU KNOW HOW BAD IT IT.  Pass this on after you watch it. AGAIN, NOTE THAT THIS IS FROM CNN, NOT
FOX!!!

Click on this link !!!

Editor's note: Unbelievable. Or, I guess not with Obama in office. Got to look out for everyone but Americans.
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A young son asked, 'Is it true Dad, that in some parts of Africa a man doesn't know his wife until he marries her?'
Dad replied, 'That happens in every country, son.'
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Editor's post: I happen to know who the paid for the "unsigned" so-called political ads that ran in the Edgefield Advertiser on Wednesday. Yes, even your little secret can't escape being exposed and I will expose you when I so choose. But, I want to thank you in advance.

Isn't it ironic that the very same people who complain that Edgefield Daily gives you the right to speak your mind anonymously in the Wandering Minds complains about you making your opinions anonymously while doing so anonymously (at least for now) in a paper that hates Edgefield Daily giving you the right to do so and refused to print my response to previous claims?

Who is hiding the truth and who fears the people? Edgefield Daily or the "Edgefield Advertiser? In their own reporting on April 28 they confirmed the content of reports by Edgefield Daily that Jim Klauber, of PTC said they would take the $43,000 offered by the County and still close the Edgefield Campus at the April 20 work session of the County Council as true.

But somehow Edgefield Daily is lying to you by producing factual and recorded comments and quotes by all participants in public meetings (something the "Edgefield Advertiser" does not do) when they report the exact same thing while listing the "advertisement" and a "push ad" for Scott Mims from a political action committe that does not legally exist - in addition to a weekly writer they publish that openly stated, "Don't forget to vote for Scott Mims".

Oops, did somebody go too far? I guess that is for a higher authority to determine and certainly not me. I mention it only as a point of discussion.

Feel free to respond. Unlike the Edgefield Advertiser, we do not charge you to voice your opinions.

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To the person that thinks you got the editor he must have hit a nerve.There was no mention about race in the article I read.Mr. Editor this must be one of these people that love to play the race card.I know it is hard to believe this day and time we have people wanting to do the race thing(YEA RIGHT).

Mr.Editor continue to do the great work you do and I tell everyone about this site.

Editor's note: Thank you for reading.
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Thank you for the information in this section of your website.  The problems that exist at Wardlaw Academy are being concealed by the board and new administration from most of the parents.  I would have had no idea that these problems existed, if it had not been for some postings on this site.  It also made me realize that by saying nothing, I was not being an effective parent and it is definately time to speak up!  I hope that other parents will speak up with their opinions and thoughts on the problems as well.  Our teacher this year is one that has been let go and my child, as well as everyone in our family, truly love this lady!  She has responded to this situation with grace and dignity and never spoke a word to us.  My child and our family thank her for making our year wonderful and I hope that she realizes just how much the children love her!  Wardlaw is truly losing a great woman and teacher!

Editor's note: The Wandering Minds is a public forum for readers to view their concerns. Thank you for reading and contributing.
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"Mr. Theo Williams is ONE or the parents that started Wardlaw 40 years ago." I don't recall anyone speaking ill of Mr. Theo. We are all indebted to him and the others who founded the school. His qualities have been part of the school for many years. Now, however it appears that these same qualities have not transferred from generation to generation. We have lost the good that Mr. Theo intended for the school to the current, narrow minded, me and what I want generation. There is some sort of strange new philosophy at play. The we only want quality rich people attending approach. Do you measure up? There is an arrogance about how the new Head proposes these sweeping changes. Gosh, sounds similar to the White House! The board seems to think that they know more about running a school than the professionals that are already there. Most of the professionals would have and could have offered advice, but it was never solicited. Arrogance and pride are not a good combination when one is trying to properly direct the education of our children.
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Dear President Obama,
My name is Harold Estes, approaching 95 on December 13 of this year.  People meeting me for the first time don't believe my age because I remain wrinkle free and pretty much mentally alert.
 
I enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1934 and served proudly before, during and after WW II retiring as a Master Chief Bos'n Mate.  Now I live in a "rest home" located on the western end of Pearl Harbor , allowing me to keep alive the memories of 23 years of service to my country.
 
One of the benefits of my age, perhaps the only one, is to speak my mind, blunt and direct even to the head man.
 
So here goes.
 
I am amazed, angry and determined not to see my country die before I do, but you seem hell bent not to grant me that wish.
 
I can't figure out what country you are the president of.

You fly around the world telling our friends and enemies despicable lies like:
" We're no longer a Christian nation"
" America is arrogant" - (Your wife even announced to the world," America is mean- spirited. " Please tell her to try preaching that nonsense to 23 generations of our war dead buried all over the globe who   died for no other reason than to free a whole lot of strangers from tyranny and hopelessness.)

I'd say shame on the both of you, but I don't think you like America, nor do I see an ounce of gratefulness in anything you do, for the obvious gifts this country has given you.  To be without shame or gratefulness is a dangerous thing for a man sitting in the White House.
 
After 9/11 you said," America hasn't lived up to her ideals."
 
Which ones did you mean? Was it the notion of personal liberty that 11,000 farmers and shopkeepers died for to win independence from the British?  Or maybe the ideal that no man should be a slave to another man, that 500,000 men died for in the Civil War?  I hope you didn't mean the ideal 470,000 fathers, brothers, husbands, and a lot of fellas I knew personally died for in WWII, because we felt real strongly about not letting any nation push us around, because we stand for freedom.
 
I don't think you mean the ideal that says equality is better than discrimination.  You know the one that a whole lot of white people understood when they helped to get you elected.
 
Take a little advice from a very old geezer, young man.
 
Shape up and start acting like an American.  If you don't, I'll do what I can to see you get shipped out of that fancy rental on Pennsylvania Avenue .  You were elected to lead not to bow, apologize and kiss the hands of murderers and corrupt leaders who still treat their people like slaves.
 
And just who do you think you are telling the American people not to jump to conclusions and condemn that Muslim major who killed 13 of his fellow soldiers and wounded dozens more. You mean you don't want us to do what you did when that white cop used force to subdue that black college professor in Massachusetts , who was putting up a fight?  You don't mind offending the police calling them stupid but you don't want us to offend Muslim fanatics by calling them what they are, terrorists.
 
One more thing.  I realize you never served in the military and never had to defend your country with your life, but you're the Commander-in-Chief now, son.  Do your job.  When your battle-hardened field General asks you for 40,000 more troops to complete the mission, give them to him.  But if you're not in this fight to win, then get out.  The life of one American soldier is not worth the best political strategy you're thinking of.
 
You could be our greatest president because you face the greatest challenge ever presented to any president. 

You're not going to restore American greatness by bringing back our bloated economy.  That's not our greatest threat.  Losing the heart and soul of who we are as Americans is our big fight now.
And I sure as hell don't want to think my president is the enemy in this final battle...
 
Sincerely,
Harold B. Estes
Snopes confirms as true:
http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/haroldestes.asp
When a 95 year old hero of the "the Greatest Generation" stands up and speaks out like this, I think we owe it to him to send his words to as many Americans as we can.
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America on the Brink

We are on the brink of a revolutionary transformation of our system of government and our way of life -- one that will turn us into a European-style social-welfare state where only politicians, government bureaucrats, and their favored interests are able to thrive -- and where the "liberty" that remains is the government's unlimited freedom to control every aspect of your life.

Do you want to live in such an America?  You don't have to. JUST VOTE THEM OUT IN NOVEMBER and stop the ObamacRATS from destroying our country.
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RE: This is a quote from the "editor's post" on Tuesday. This proves what a racist you are. You want to blame everything on the blacks and Mexicans. Whoa is you!

Below is the Editor's post.  READ IT AGAIN.
 
"If you take a hard look at who they support it is obvious. Criminals, illegal aliens, those who want to abort (kill) their unborn children, and those who want the government to take care of them."
 
I do not see anywhere where he says black or mexican. It appears to me that YOU dear poster are the racist one.  After all you said black and mexican, he did not.  (Heck), I though he was talking about congress and the white house!
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Johnston citizens were encouraged to "spruce up" their property for the upcoming Peach Blossom Festival on May 1st.  Oh that worked rather well..............
 
The car lot across from Herlong Chevrolet is looking just great.  Yeh the one combined with the now closed "roach motel" and the home of the vine or mold covered barely used cars,  your choice.  This alone is a disgrace to the town.  Oh yeh they do have an annex or storage lot located down the street from the Post Office.  More junk, uhh excuse me fine used cars are stored there.  But don't expect any change to that.  Why?  Well two council members could be the reason.  (family ties you know)
 
Then there is the "building" behind the Amoco station, if you can call it a building.  It looks like part of the set for an episode of the old Munsters TV show.  Now don't get your hopes up that it will change either.  Check out who owns it.
 
Then there are those houses on Aiken Avenue with the excess furniture.  They have so much furniture they have to keep some in their front yards or on the front porches.  Recliners, couches and the like.  No grass but lots of furniture.  Yeh that will be a big draw to prospective new residents or business.
 
What about all the homes with yards that have not been cut THIS YEAR??  Like the one on Edisto Street.  Yeh the two story grey one.  That is only one that visitors would see while looking at the town.
 
I almost forgot the burnt building on Calhoun street.  No progress is being made to tear it down.  Look who owns it.   I could list MANY more eye catchers, but there is a word limit.  By now the picture is clear.  No one cares what the town looks like.  Not even town hall............
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I along with a lot of others you may not know of think what you do is the best and you will always have my support and I would back you anytime.
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“Whoa is you.” I am having difficulty in determining if the quote above is Southern dialect, biblical ignorance or just an indictment of the local school system. Is he or she warning you or asking you to stop?
Also hilarious to the point of disbelief was the accusation that you are falling down on your job for not having a death to report every day. A mind is a terrible thing to waste. You show great restraint in composing an appropriate response to such posts.

Keep up the good work.
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Re:  Daily Schedule at "Pride Academy"

Anyone that read yesterday's Pride Academy post has to have know it was an "inside job" written by a highly intelligent person trying to sound ignorant.  I can't wait for the follow-up post accusing the writer of being educated in the public school system.
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If the Edgefield police are ever on the west side of the county, perhaps they would like to ride down Red Oak Grove Road to Garrett Road and catch the logging trucks  Obviously the drivers can't read signs.  There are logging operations underway on Garrett and they travel down ROG Road fully loaded right over the bridge on Gundy Creek.  The weight limit is seven tons.  Maybe they will stop when the bridge collapses.  Perhaps no habla English.
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Anyone who doesn't see the dangerous place this country is in with our financial situation is crazy. We are on the edge and very close to a catastrophe. Why would people have confidence in this economy and why would you not see the issues coming down the road? So much for a bright future for our children. The polls are showing a lack of confidence in this economy but I am surprised that some Americans still think all is fine. As far as these Senate hearings go, isn't it funny to see the people that caused a lot of this mess now all outraged about it?  I would like to see a breakdown of who has gotten money from Goldman. They are so good at taking advantage of the American people and then turning around and blaming everyone else. It is like a bully on the playground.
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I find it extremely funny reading all of the rants concerning Wardlaw Academy. It's very apparent the mental capacity of some of those who submit their comments. If you do not have children attending the school, then why bother to rant and rave about how the Academy is operated? If you were to home school your child, would you want me to comment that you do not spend enough time educating your children?

While I was in another state on the west coast, my wife and I chose to try for one year and experiment at home schooling. Both my wife and I have received significant college educations. We believed that the education our child was receiving was insufficient. The final results of our experiment were extraordinary. We spent less than three hours a day with actual books and lessons, but all day was a learning experience. The end of year testing required by the state showed our child to be two grades higher or better on all subjects in comparison to the children in public institutions.

My point to all of this is to convey to everyone. If you are truly so concerned about the education your child or any child is receiving then should be involved in the process. Teachers are not baby sitters and school is not a daycare. Utilize every opportunity to offer different educational opportunities for your children. A great math exercise that we used was at the grocery store. We would keep a running total of what we were spending, using price comparisons based on the size of comparable items and in the end we would explain and let our child compute the total amount spent by adding the tax to the total. What were able to teach in a few minutes at the grocery store would take a teacher several days or more to teach to a classroom.

Try being a solution sometime instead of being part of the problem. Complaining without contemplation of corrective actions is only adding to the problem.
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Wandering why we all sitting talking about things that really can be answered.On the other hand lets just give you some serious topics that we all can talk about.
1. School children ---  Nothing for them to do to keep them out of trouble?
2.Teacher's and bus drivers ---- Who have the most responsible ?Why is when a teacher write up a student for disrespect they get pride academy ?When a bus driver write up the same thing the student get 3 days off the bus? We  really need to get ridge road  under control on the bus.!!
3.Jobs ------ Why is there no big company building  in  Edgefield County  to bring jobs to our area so we can build up  Edgefield   County ?
4.Mentor ---- Where is the big sister and big brother programs?
5.Pride Academy -----  The name suppose to say it all but instead this students have more fun then learning!!no homework , no test , seriously what are they doing over there.?
 They just taking a break from the teacher but still acting up on the bus.
6.Disciplinary Action fair at all school----Example: Bus Driver at  one school  student throw something at bus driver  and they just put the student on another bus.Simple because mother or father didn't have a way to get child to school.Same thing happen at another school involving a bus driver and the student get  a charge . What is the difference  help me out?
7. We need more police around the county for every area that might help the crime>
8.ALL THE FREE GRANT MONEY LET'S PUT IT TO USE AND BUILD UP EDGEFIELD  COUNTY.
9.TEACHERS ARE TO TEACH CHILDREN WHEN THEY START ACTING GROWN NO TEACHER SHOULD HAVE TO PUT UP WITH THAT.
10.BUS DRIVER ARE TO DRIVE CHILDREN TO AND FROM SCHOOL  NOT ADULTS NOR IS  THEY A DAYCARE/ BABYSITTER'S. EDGEFIELD  COUNTY  WHAT IS REALLY GOING ON  NOT ONLY AT WARDLAW ,BUT ALL THE SCHOOLS .LETS' NOT FORGET PRIDE ACADEMY AND ALL THE COUNTY IN  GENERAL WE NEED SOME SERIOUS HELP.................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: "If you take a hard look at who they support it is obvious. Criminals, illegal aliens, those who want to abort (kill) their unborn children, and those who want the government to take care of them. Basically - Democrats tell their supporters, “don’t steal from the people who work for a living, sit back and vote for us and we will do it for you and send you a check.”

This is a quote from the "editor's post" on Tuesday. This proves what a racist you are. You want to blame everything on the blacks and Mexicans. Whoa is you!
 
Well Mr. Editor, explain that one! Gotcha!!!!!!!!!!!

Editor's note: The full post is found below at the end of today's comments. I challenge anyone to find anything mentioning anyone by race within my comments. I commented on a political party. So much for "gotcha".
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Our male peacock left home yesterday and was seen on Edisto Street in Johnston last night. He is not wild he is our pet. We hope he returns home on his own. Please look out for him. We have had him for over 10yrs and this is the first time he has left. Thank you.
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Lindsey Graham has pulled out of the climate control discussions-the only Republican involved, or so they say? He is upset because amnesty is becoming the front issue and not climate control. Now, any conservatives out there might want to think about this. He is our Senator, but he sure doesn't represent my views as a conservative. He is in office for a long time. It might be wise to contact him and let him know what you think if you are concerned about this.
 
The amnesty issue is more of a spring board for this administration to try to build support. Why is it a problem to enforce the laws of this country? Arizona deals with so many issues due to the open boarder. We have no idea. This is not a race issue, it is a matter of law. They break the law to be here while others are still waiting in line and doing it the right way.  Is that fair? This issue is the only one I can remember that Obama has questioned the constitutionality status. Since when is following the Constitution a priority for him? It seems that  people breaking the law by coming here illegally,  and then taking the money of hard working Americans through entitlements is OK. Boy, this is certainly not the country I grew up in. Why is working hard, supporting your own family, saving for the future and taking care of ourselves becoming so hard to do? With all the money we have to give to support people who don't hold those values, it is getting hard to care for ourselves. Tells you something.
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Editor's note: One of two similar posts

Someone posted something in the Wandering Minds about Obama and the American Flag.  Completely debunked by snopes.com two years ago:
 
http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/stance.asp
 
I'm not saying you have to like President Obama, but fact check before you spread lies that have been around since 2008.  I know about the picture with the no hand over the heart during the anthem.  It's proved as true on snopes.com but the rest of this?  Complete hokum. It might be a good idea to bookmark snopes.com.  It's a great place for debunking things - like the Free Doritos coupon.  Totally fake!
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Wardlaw is going get exactly what they want-the headmaster, the staff, the teachers and the families they want at the school. It is not about the kids, their Christian values or education anymore. It is being run like a “private club” instead of a private school. It is very sad.
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I am wandering what is the point of sending them to Pride Academy  when they have more fun then been in regular school .what is the daily planning because to me they have more fun than learning. I never see them with books so that mean they is not doing homework. They should only get 45 minutes to eat. Just because they are good that day don't mean they can play early. That is why they are in pride academy in the first place. If i was the   teacher at that school it would run as following:
9 am ------ english
10:30------math
11:45-----reading
12:45-----lunch
1:30------history
2:30-------essay writing
3:00------recap  homework

 They should have there on way to and from school .When riding the bus it is free to the children that know how to behave on and off the bus . Why is the school funding the transportation need for them they still be acting up on the bus?.My bad it just a bus driver not a teacher. In a classroom you have 20 students and on a bus 65-78 students  Who should have better control ?
Just wandering why we not making these mother and father see how they need to help instead of letting it slide. these children still have fun and is not learning nothing ................enough is enough make them on up to their action  and I really think if you had a day planner like above they will behave in school 
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Consumer confidence is at the highest level in the United States since September 2008 - "the economy is tanking" huh, Mr. Editor?

Let me guess, MarketWatch is full of liberals?  LOL.  Keep buying your guns and gold, I'm laughing all the way to the bank.

Maybe there is a reason that no one gets their economic advice from the Wandering Minds.

Editor's note: According to the most trusted name in polling (Rasmussen) it may be at the "highest level of Obama's administration, but the Majority (41%) say it is getting worse. Note also that "overall levels of economic confidence are significantly lower today than they were in the aftermath of the 9-11 terrorist attacks." Remove your rose colored glasses and smell the coffee my friend.

10% unemployment that is expected to last many months if not years, gas nearing $3.00 a gallon (where are all the media reports of how high gas is getting? - oops, forgot, Obama is in the White House, not Bush) the White House is caught altering job numbers from the failed pork, I mean "stimulus bill", and you want to say everything is just great?

And gold is one of the few forms of real money. An Editor's Column from August of 2005 just gets more relevent each day Obama is in office.
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I wish Mr. West was running for Congress here! I might just move to Fla to vote for a real American!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4g8lxEPLQE&feature=player_embedded#!
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Have they lost their minds?

http://www.judicialwatch.org/blog/2010/apr/public-schools-get-communist-curriculum
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Regarding "My last comment to you, go to public school and see if you are happier there. HA"

RE:  This is exactly the elite attitude to which I am referring.
 
Just exactly how is that comment "elite attitude"?  Elite has nothing to do with it, only being able to SEE with your own eyes.  There is going to be BS everywhere you go.  Wardlaw's good points by far outweighs any bad. 
 
Yes, I have contempt for ECSD and especially the ECS Board,  If that makes me "elite" so be it, I've been called a lot worse.  I just know I am extremely happy with Wardlaw and if  they were not here, I would be sending my child to King or an Aiken Christian school.
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I appreciate the poster bringing the Obama anti-American flag issue to our attention. This is another example of why Obama is to be feared and why during the November Mid-term elections, the Democraps should be vigorously voted out and Nancy Pelosi fired. Only then, will Obama be defanged from his Communist/Socialist agenda. A real old-party Democrat should be ashamed of Obama and his Marxist meanderings, raising taxes, the disarming of America, bowing to low-life third world thugs, saying whatever it takes to push a liberal agenda, and so on. Todays Democrap personifies the look of Al Sharpton, Nancy Pelosi, Reverend Wright, Harry Reid, Chris Dodd, Barney Frank, Hollywood actors and other persons who qualify for a jail cell, inclusion as a child molestor, crook or street thug. I'll take GW Bush, Dick Cheney and the rest of the Republicans any day before lowering myself to be classified as a Democrap. Check out the Edgefield County list of Sex Offenders and I guarantee if asked, these sex offenders support the Democraps. For you Democraps, before proudly proclaiming your party talking points, you better beware of being viewed as supporters for sex offenders, illegal aliens, bankrupting America, Edgefield School Board, ACORN and other nefarious peoples. This November, America will be taken away from Democrap ruination and a new Contract for Americans will be installed to rebuild what Obama and Democraps have happily destroyed.
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Better listen to this man.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WReJgvOBXa8
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Editor's post: Funny how the Democrats who want to do away with “Don’t ask don’t tell” on gays in the military go apoplectic wanting to enforce an illegal immigration “don’t’ ask don’t tell” in opposition to Arizona’s illegal alien law. Hypocrites in their purest form, as always. Of course, Democrats are the ones fighting to let prisoners vote from jail. They have to try to increase their “base” no matter what it takes. How sad is it that illegal aliens and criminals are a major part of “their base” support groups. 

If you take a hard look at who they support it is obvious. Criminals, illegal aliens, those who want to abort (kill) their unborn children, and those who want the government to take care of them.

Basically - Democrats tell their supporters, “don’t steal from the people who work for a living, sit back and vote for us and we will do it for you and send you a check.”
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For the turkey hater:  I happen to like the turkeys around town and so do visitors to Edgefield who are often seen photographing them.  When they did the horses in Aiken, (which turned out to be hugely popular,) there were some negative people there who ranted and raved but in the end they had to eat crow.  Can’t you look on the brighter side of life instead of complaining?

Editor's note: If the people who opposed the horses in Aiken had to eat "crow", what are those who oppose the turkey's going to eat? Rabbit maybe?

We have bigger issues than fiberglass turkeys in Edgefield. And it is way past time to thin the political herd.
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40 years of Wardlaw Academy.  40 years of desegregation. Coincidence?
 
Ohhh.... wow... Then what you're saying is.... those little black kids who attend Wardlaw really aren't black!  They've just got terrific tans, right?
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I noticed that (Edgefield Daily does) not update the obituaries every day and want to know why? Just lazy?

Editor's note: The obituaries are updated when people in our county die. We are also guilty of not reporting crimes that have not happened yet.
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"Character is much easier kept than recovered." - Thomas Paine
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I fear retribution to my children if I speak out about what is going on at Wardlaw.  I believe there was far more to the early retirement of the former Headmaster and resignation of the board member than the parents were told and keeping everything in such deep secrecy did little to ease the suspicions of many parents.  There is an elitist attitude at Wardlaw and it starts with the board.  The only difference I can see between the Edgefield County School Board and the Wardlaw School Board is that one protects black students/teachers and one protects the elite and wealthy students. 

Regarding "My last comment to you, go to public school and see if you are happier there. HA"

This is exactly the elite attitude to which I am referring. 

The elite students in the school know their status and are not afraid to use it when they are unhappy with a teacher or situation at school.  An example of this is the recent situation involving 4 grades, one teacher and some very unchristian like behavior.  Instead of there being consequences for the offending students, the headmaster called all of the students in those grades to the lunchroom and gave them a lecture.  His intentions may be good but he has no power with those kids and he knows it as does everyone else.  He may have the authority to enforce the dress code but that is about as far as his powers extend. 

Even the person that attempted to defend this board gave proof that they are unprofessional and do not ALWAYS do the right thing.   The school board member that went home and gossiped about school business has no busines being on that board and should resign but instead they will blame someone else and then scold the child that went to school and repeated the gossip.  More typical elite behavior.  So again, I have to question whether any of them are really trying to do the right thing.

I do still believe that Wardlaw is better than the public schools in Edgefield County but I have very little faith that anyone on that board cares about my kids.  And if mine behaved the way some of the elite students have, they would be held accountable for their bad behavior.
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If (Edgefield County) offered to fund piedmont tech and they are still going to close I say screw them and take all the money back! YEA!!!!! Cut my taxes and send them packing!!! I haven't had a kid in school in over 35 years! Why should I pay for your kid? Get off your butt and pay the (darn) bill!
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Obama is such a liar he even lied on his Census form. He refused to say his mom was white and that he is "bi-racial". Can't prove he was born here, can't admit he's half white, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.
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He said what he was up to and people voted for him anyway.  Did they not hear him?????  What were they thinking?
 
The  following is a narrative taken from a 2008  Sunday morning televised "Meet The Press'.   The author (Dale Lindsborg) is employed by none  other than the very liberal Washington  Post!!

From  Sunday's 07  Sept. 2008  11:48:04  EST,  Televised "Meet the Press" THE  THEN Senator Obama  was asked about his stance on the American  Flag.  General  Bill Ginn' USAF (ret.) asked Obama to explain  WHY he doesn't follow protocol when the National  Anthem is played.
 
The  General stated to Obama that according to the  United States Code, Title 36, Chapter 10, Sec.  171...During rendition of the national anthem,  when the flag is displayed, all present (except  those in uniform) are expected
to stand at  attention facing the flag with the right hand  over the heart.  Or, at the very least, "Stand  and Face It".

NOW GET  THIS !! - - - -  -

'Senator' Obama  replied:  "As I've  said about the flag pin, I don't want to be  perceived as taking sides". "There are a lot of  people in the world to whom the  American flag is  a symbol of oppression.." "The anthem itself  conveys a war-like message. You know, the bombs  bursting in air and all that sort of  thing."
 
(ARE YOU  READY FOR THIS???)
 Obama  continued: "The National Anthem should be  'swapped' for something less parochial and less  bellicose. I like the song 'I'd Like To Teach  the World To Sing'.  If that were our  anthem, then, I might salute it.   In my opinion, we should consider reinventing  our National Anthem as well  as 'redesign' our Flag to better offer our  enemies hope and love.  It's  my intention, if elected, to disarm  America to the  level of acceptance to our  Middle East Brethren.  If we, as a Nation  of waring people, conduct ourselves like  the nations of Islam, where peace prevails - - -  perhaps a state or  period of mutual accord could exist between our  governments ."
 
When I  become President, I will seek a pact of  agreement to end hostilities between those who  have been at war or in a state of enmity, and a freedom from disquieting oppressive  thoughts. We as a  Nation, have placed upon the nations  of Islam, an  unfair injustice which is  WHY my wife disrespects the  Flag and she and  I have attended several flag burning ceremonies in the past".
 
"Of  course  now, I  have found myself about to become the President  of the United  States and I have put my hatred  aside. I will  use my power to bring CHANGE to this Nation, and  offer the people a new  path.. My wife and I look forward to becoming our Country's First  black Family.  Indeed, CHANGE is about to  overwhelm the United  States of America "
 
WHAAAAAAAT,  the (heck) is that???  Yes, you  read it right.  I, for  one, am speechless!!!
 
Dale  Lindsborg , Washington Post
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I too am extremely proud that my child attends Wardlaw.  I am proud of all the hard work, time, and attention each board member has put into trying to get the best person to lead our school.  I fully agree that Martha Sanders, Tim and Susan Williams, Reg Williams, Chris Gossett, and  Melissa Yonce and the rest of the board, are wonderful and have been nothing but kind and caring since we have been there.  They take a lot of time away from their own families to ensure that ALL children at Wardlaw are getting the best possible education and head master possible.  I for one, would like to thank them all for the dedication they have shown to the school.  Mr. Whitlock is a good man who stands for what he believes. Before anyone begins to run him down, they must first get to know him.  I believe we are on a road to even greater success.  I thank God that my child is going to a school where they are able to learn Christian values and pray to our good Lord.  Any school you go to will have issues, they are all made up of humans who make mistakes.  If all people ever look for is the negative, that’s all they will see.  I am looking for the good in the changes being made, and I promise it’s there.  Maybe others just need to look a little harder and maybe even at themselves. 

God Bless.
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Here is one man who has Obama figured out.
http://la-gun.com/manning/
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Re: Wardlaw
As far as I'm concerned, the individuals leading our school are quality people.  I admire those who give of their time in order to prepare our children for the next steps in life.  In addition, my wife and I simply can't put a price on our child having the opportunity to be educated in a Christian setting.  Further more, I've never encountered a board or faculty member not willing to listen to my concerns. One reason we chose Wardlaw was because of people like Tim and Susan Williams, Martha Sanders, Reg Williams, and others who give so much of their time to this school.  I know these individuals personally and know their hearts are in the right place.

On another note, I would ask that our Wardlaw board members try their best to keep school business between their fellow board members and the faculty.  I was recently told by my child that a board members daughter had come to school and was telling her fellow students which teachers contracts had not been renewed.  This is unacceptable and any board member who can't keep the details of school business private should resign immediately.
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I would like to thank Edgefield Daily for getting the real news delivered. I read every day and when I got back in town on Saturday I sat down to read the papers and I knew more about what was going on than they did apparently. No child molesters arrested according to them. No burglaries, no crime, no real news. Nothing but feel good back patting of the darlings of Edgefield. Thank you for telling it like it is good or bad. I’d rather know about child molesters and criminals walking amongst our midst than who had tea and crumpets with the social society class.
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To the couple who owns the 3 dogs that chase cars on Country Club Road.....I heard that you said your dogs never leave your yard....As you know, they do.  One of these days these menaces are going to freak some teenager or older person and they are going to crash.  Wonder what you'll be saying then.  Your dogs have no fear of cars to the point of jumping up on the sides of vehicles if they try to slow down and not hit your animals.   This has been going on for years and it's just a matter of time before something really bad happens to a driver or your animals.  Shame on you and animal control for doing nothing about this.
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In the final full month of his Presidency, just 13% of American adults said they Strongly Approved of the way that George W. Bush performed his job as president.

Editor's note: Wow, it took 8 years of the liberal media pounding him to get to that point. Currently 80% of Americans don't trust Congress and the current Obama Administration, both controlled by Democrats.

Good luck in November.
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Re:John D. Culbertson (letter to the editor in The Citizens News)
I'd like to know why you think you are so self important. WHO DIED AND MADE YOU KING OF ALL THINGS WORTHY OF MY TAX DOLLARS?!!!
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40 years of Wardlaw Academy.  40 years of desegregation. Coincidence?
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Am I the only one in Edgefield that thinks the Turkeys in front of some of the businesses in Edgefield are just Tacky??????! I can tolerate the ones that are painted the color of real turkeys but the others are just awful! I think they are eyesores.
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George Bush, Queen Elizabeth, and Vladimir Putin all die and go to hell.  While there, they spy a red phone and ask what the phone is for.  The devil tells them it is for calling back to Earth.
 
Putin asks to call Russia and talks for 5 minutes.  When he is finished the devil informs him that the cost is a million  dollars, so Putin writes him a check.
 
Next Queen Elizabeth calls England and talks for 30 minutes.   When she is finished the devil informs her that the cost is 6 million dollars, so she writes him a check.
 
Finally George Bush gets his turn and talks for 4 hours. When he is finished the devil informs him that the cost is $5.00.
 
When Putin hears this he goes ballistic and asks the devil why Bush got to call the USA so cheaply.

The devil smiles and replies: "Since Obama took over, the country has gone to hell, so it's a local call."
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Thank you for running the article on the beekeeping short courses in Greenwood. In addition Aiken Beekeepers will also be running a beginner short course that starts on Jan. 25. The course cost (which covers dues etc.) is approximately the same as those in Greenwwod . The contact for the Aiken class call (803-644-4995).

So if you have ever wandered about beekeeping, come join us at either Lakeland Beekeepers/ Greenwood or Aiken Beekeepers/ Aiken.
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For a state that's supposed to be (in)famous for its bare knuckles style of politics, for some reason there can't be a real debate between candidates in South Carolina.  The latest gawd-awful (removed) of the medium was held Friday night in Spartanburg featuring the four Republicans seeking the South Carolina governor's office.
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Will there be an election for the school board members anytime soon?  If so, who are the candidates that will be running?

Editor's note: Andy Livingston's seat is up for grabs after he resigned this month. He was up for re-elections and the only candidate at this time announcing is Michael Crim. Viola Jackson and Mary Alice Jackson are also up without any opposition at this time. Though the School District website does not show the information, I believe James Bibbs is up this term as well.

Candidates do not have to file in the non-partisan race until this summer.
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YOO-HOO, RIGHT WING YAHOOS, WAKE UP !!!
 
Which one of these brain-dead idiots running for pretty-boy Gresham Barrett's seat should I vote for ?  Are all of them as clueless as pretty-boy ?  I know the voter's of the Third District aren't too bright.  After all, Lindsey Graham, Gresham Barrett...duh, dummies, don't we have a typical dumb and dumber Republican trend going on here ?
 
Psst, eyes-glazed-over Birthers; quick, name one thing, just one, that pretty-boy Barrett has ever done except vote AGAINST the poor working people of his district.  We know he voted against Healthcare reform and the extension of unemployment benefits for the poor.   Now pretty-boy is running for Governor against McMaster, Andre', and Nikki Halley.  Thank god for the woman running.  All three of the men, yep, they're way too dumb to go hunting with.  Nope, that would be real stupid.  They definitely would say they got the Deer confused with the Democrat.
 
If we ever, and I mean ever, have a debate amongst the Republican litter; I will ask the following questions  "Are you a Birther ?  Can you spell CAT ?  What year did the War of 1812 take place in ?"  Good questions for a Republican from the Third District.
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RE: What do you expect at Wardlaw?
 
What is your beef?  You must have children going to Wardlaw and are upset about something you can't control.  Every one of those people you named can be personally approached and questioned if you have a problem.  I am GRATEFUL for them.  They put a lot of time and energy into this school.  Time and energy I don't have, do you?  If so, get in there and "do something".  Why cry here, they will listen to you.  I have been here 42 years and have known the Williams' my whole life.  Mr. Theo Williams is ONE or the parents that started Wardlaw 40 years ago.  In my personal OPINION they are one of the finest families in Edgefield.  And your comment "How’s that for all in the FAMILY!"  Yes Wardlaw is family oriented and RUN.  That is why we still have freedoms to pledge allegiance and pray OUTLOUD.  The Board members have children going here and I believe they are and will do what's best for all.
 
My last comment to you, go to public school and see if you are happier there. HA
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My child has been at Wardlaw for 10 yrs and will be going to public school next year. This was not an easy decision. There are too many changes at one time. Too many staff members and teachers leaving. Some are retiring and some did not have their contracts renewed. They have been cleaning house and making some of the kids feel like they don’t belong there. The environment at the school as changed and it appears that they only want certain families attending there. It is very sad-I always thought my child would graduate from Wardlaw Academy.
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NOW they tell us..... Obamacare is going to raise taxes. Geewizz, I thought it was supposed to lower costs. Another Obamalie
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I love how you people claim to have so much knowledge about economics and politics.  For instance, I saw a link below to "Freedom's Lighthouse" - a simple blog.

I checked out your buddy "Freedom" and his lighthouse, I have news to report - Freedom's lights are out!!!  Jim Martin ran for Senate two years ago.

In his 2010 Senate projections he has Johnny Isakson (R-GA) leading Jim Martin by 15%...which is kind of impossible... considering Jim Martin isn't running for public office in 2010. 

Make educated decisions before you vote folks.  Certainly don't listen blindly to whatever you see online or hear on the radio or see on TV (case and point above).
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$1.4 million dollars could pay the salaries of 30 high qualified classroom teachers in South Carolina.

Instead, it pays for 10 bureaucrats to operate the oddly named "Education Oversight Committee" (EOC), a controversial group that has worked to lower standards in South Carolina's public schools.

Now the EOC is working on plans to teach children to use "Google Maps," despite the fact that many of the students in public schools read far below their grade-level.

http://www.voiceforschoolchoice.com/2010/04/15/south-carolinas-eoc-ever-more-useless/
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PLEASE get out and vote on June 8 in the northside! Republicans and Democrats need to join together and rid us of Norman Dorn. I have never voted in a Democrat primary but I will this year! PLEASE do the same. Vote for Talbert and get rid of our embarrassing rep. All he does is make us look stupid by being there as the face of our end of the county. PLEASE VOTE TALBERT!!!!!
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What do you expect at Wardlaw? When a fine man like Trace Faust steps down as Chairman and then the Headmaster Ben Couch leaves in mid-year, you know there is something going on. Yeah – that would be the Board! The normal people out there better wake up and see what is going on. Chris Gossett comes off and Melissa Yonce goes on, Ellen Courtney comes off and James Courtney goes on, Reg Williams comes off and who goes on as Chairman Martha Sanders! They replace Trace with Kelley Sanders and then they put Jody Addy and Billy Rutland on. How’s that for all in the FAMILY! People open your eyes. That Board works like the OBAMA Administration, there are some under handed dealings going on. (removed) The younger generations of these family have not learned that we peons are the ones they get their money from! You better run for dry land. Oh yeah, I have lived in Edgefield for 37 years, I know what goes on around here. This new man coming is their puppet. He was hired because they (the Board) can dictate to him. When you start changing the rules and regulations so they can accommodate what you want – something is wrong. That school has been running just fine for 40 years and now they want to change it so it can work their way. You better watch out!!!
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I am very concerned that the Edgefield County Council is operating out of control.  While it is necessary to update/replace police and other emergency vehicles, it is not essential to fund non-profits.  In fact, I do not think that the Council should fund any non-profit.  If someone wants to make a personal contribution, that is their business.  The Council should not be substituting their judgment for the citizens of Edgefield County.  Further, it seems that there may be a conflict of interest in donating money to Piedmont Tech.  I have been told that Piedmont Tech leases their Edgefield facility from a close friend of some of the members of the Council.  If that is true, than this is an indirect way to funnel money into the hands of Council members or their friends.  This may not be illegal but it does seem to be a conflict.  Who owns the facilities that Piedmont Tech leases?  This would be interesting for all citizens to know.   Finally, as funds are tight, it is going to be difficult to cover required operations, much less non essential non profits.  As property values are significantly less than five years ago, it will not be possible to re-assess the property at higher values.  The only alternative is to raise the millage rate.  This will hurt everyone.  I hope that the citizens of the three districts that did not replace their council members in 2008 will do so this year.  It seems that most votes that incur extra cost to the County are decided on a three to two vote; always the same three to two vote; with the two “no” votes being the new council members.  Consequently, if our fellow citizens want to see their taxes decrease (or remain the same), they must vote out the remaining three dinosaurs.  Fortunately, one is leaving on his own.

Editor's note: Piedmont Tech owns the building and pays zero in property taxes. Bettis Rainsford donated the building to them in 2005 (I believe that is the correct date).
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Re: Cable issues. Bless you!!!! I have  been arguing about this for years. My feeling is that the Mayor should have some say in the matter, after all, he is the one who has to bring it up to council. We do need a change, and to a more honest company.
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I enjoyed your "answering the critics" column. Well done! Thank you for all you do!

Editor's note: Thank you for reading.
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Guy goes into a bar, there's a robot bartender.
The robot says, "What will you have?"
The guy says, "Martini."
The robot brings back the best martini ever and says to the man,... Say, fellow, "What's your IQ?" The guy says, "168." The robot then proceeds to talk about physics, space exploration and medical technology. The guy leaves, but he is curious...So he goes back into the bar. The robot bartender says, "What will you have?" The guy says, "Martini." Again, the robot makes a great martini gives it to the man and says, "What's your IQ?" The guy says, "100."The robot then starts to talk about Nascar, Budweiser and John Deere tractors. The guy leaves, but finds it very interesting, so he thinks he will try it one more time.He goes back into the bar. The robot says, "What will you have?" The guy says, "Martini," and the robot brings him another great martini. The robot then says, "What's your IQ?" The guy says, "Uh, about 50." The robot leans in real close and says,"So,are you people still happy you voted for Obama?"
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Wake up people. This guy is telling it like it really is.

http://www.freedomslighthouse.com/2010/04/actor-jon-voight-on-huckabee-reads.html
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To the person who posted the information about the movie Corpus Christi, which is supposed to depict Jesus and the Apostles as homosexuals, you need to take the 2 minutes you suggest it will take to fill out a petition and check your facts. There is no such movie. This rumor has been floating around since 1984. People, before you waste the time of others and yourself, please check your facts. Here is the real story for this movie.Corpus Christi on Snopes 
web posted April 23, 2010

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Stock market is over 11,000 points, when Obama took office it was at 6,500.

So since he has taken office, the stock market has doubled in value.  Seems pretty simple...

Editor's note: Our national debt has tripled, the value of the dollar is at an all time low, and the economy continues to tank. Pretty simple indeed.
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Who do we "complain" to about our horrible Cable TV provider. There are only two communities in the State of SC that use Northland, one if Greenwood, the other Clemson. I dont' know of anyone that has them as a Cable TV provider that is happy with the service or the price we pay for our lack of a lineup. Do you realize that we pay for channels that we can't get because Northland is to cheap to upgrade the lines,. We are suppose to have the same line up as Greenwood but we dont', although we pay for it. That sounds like it should be illegal, unethical at best. Shouldn't our rates be less to reflect the lack of channels that we are unable to get. One of which being ESPNU. Science channel and several others. They refuse to add back a "family channel" it seems they said that the people of Edgefield would rather have the Golf Channel and a community channel that is out of date most of the time. and serves no real purpose.Abbeville, Laurens, Anderson and SImpsonville all use Charter , they pay the same price for a much better lineup and they offer On Demand. Sure its a little inconvenience and there are much more pressing issues. I just hate paying for something that I am not able to use. Northland is to small a company to ever be any better than they are now, which is awful. Aiken dumped them for Atlantic Broadband and I dont' know of anyone that regrets the change,. Someone in town is suppose to be "in charge" of the cable contract and grievances. Who is it and what can we do to get them to negotiate a new contract with a better provider.
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Can someone please tell me what the requirements are for becoming a substitute teacher at Parker or J.E.T?  Thank you!

Editor's mote: I would suggest contacting the School District.
web posted April 22, 2010

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Just wanted to remind everyone about the Bake Sale tomorrow at Crouch Ace Hardware for Teresa Culver. Come on out and enjoy some homemade treats and help out with a good cause. Thank you so much for all your support! 
web posted April 22, 2010

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Re: State Report Cards Released

Fox Creek parents, if you're concerned about the school and want to see improvement, run for the Board of Directors.  Paperwork to run can be filed at the school until 4:00 Friday.
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I am a little troubled that Peidmont Tech doesn't think they are getting enough. Maybe we should save our tax money and support our local county employees.  Percentage wise the county lawyer is coming out a whole lot better than the other employees. I think Piedmont Tech is greedy and should just focus in Greenwood.
web posted April 22, 2010

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I have to say that I NEVER agree with (the Editor) but this time I have to say I agree with him. We have to spend tax dollars on the needs of the county and not on the politically connected. We need to get back to the basic principle of funding what is important to the people of the county and not those who funnel money to the people who will do their bidding. I hope that makes sense.
web posted April 22, 2010

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The movie " Corpus Christi " is due to be released this June to August. A disgusting film set to appear in America later this year depicts Jesus and his disciples as homosexuals! As a play, this has already been in theatres for a while. It's called " Corpus Christi " which means "The Body of Christ". It's revolting mockery of our Lord. But we can make a difference. Let's stand for what we believe in and stop the mockery of Jesus Christ our Savior. Where do we stand as Christians? At the risk of a bit of inconvenience. Please help us prevent such offenses against our Lord. There is no petition to sign, no time limit, or minimum number of people to send this to.. It will take you less than 2 minutes!

Editor's note: No link to the group was provided
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Layoffs are happening at SRS while Clyburn is getting his photo-ops with the Welfare-to-Work program.  There was a “lovely” article in the Aiken Standard from the AP talking about how SC is benefitting from stimulas dollars even when we didn’t want any part of it.  Why are the layoffs not being reported by any of the local news outlets (including edgefielddaily.com)?     http://www.srs.gov/recovery/stimulus-a-boon-in-sc-where-many-didnt-want-it

Editor's note: Edgefield Daily concentrates on issues that affects Edgefield County primarily. Though SRS does affect some residents, it is not a matter we follow on a daily basis.
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Does Edgefield County have the market cornered on pedophiles? It seems every time I turn around there is someone being arrest(ed) for (removed) with little kids!  SICK SICK SICK!!!!!!!!!
web posted April 21, 2010

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MR. Editor I would llike to thank you for clearing up (County Councilman Willie) Bright's claim that Mr Robertson is wanting to close Bettis Park. I live in the Trenton district and me and my husband are very involved in recreation. As I have been told the money comes from the tax bill and that the money is there every year so no one could shut Bettis Park down. It's time for Mr. Bright to be put out to pasture. His (BS) ain't cutting the mustard anymore.

Editor's note: Funding for Recreation is placed as a millage rate on you county tax bill and the money can only be used for recreation. Unless the county council as a whole voted to change that, Mr. Robinson could not shut down Bettis Park even if he wanted to do so. Moreover, the county has a long term lease on the park. Mr. Bright knows this and if he is trying to claim otherwise he is either ignorant of the lease or is flat out lying. I doubt that he is ignorant of the lease as he was instrumental in forging it.
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Looks like Fox Creek is at the (rear) end of the county school system again. How long can they get away with taking away from the students? We live in Merriwether and our kids go to Strom Thurmond. We enrolled one when she went to 9th grade and that lastest about 6 weeks and she wanted to go to Thurmond. When our son went to the 9th grade there was no discussion about it..... he went to Thurmond too. We tried to get involved in the school but when we tried to suggest changes we were told we didn't matter. EXCUSE ME! When it is about our kids education, WE MATTER!
web posted April 21, 2010

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I wanted to know why Edgefield Daily has so many burglaries and other stuff that is going on that never seems to make the local papers. If you read the papers they say Edgefield County is a wonderful place to live and everything is beautiful. I got into an argument with someone the other day that said everything (Edgefield Daily) reports is "negitive" and nothing is "positive". I said that I read a lot of good stuff but the there was also a lot of bad stuff going on nobody else reports on it. I said that (Edgefield Daily) reports the good and bad in a matter of fact style and I like that. they didn't. I guess only the good stuff should be reported and all the bad stuff should be hidden. That's not news, its propaganda. I like news and thats why I read (Edgefield Daily).
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In 1969, Bill Clinton, then a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford, organized an anti-war protest.  In addition to being a coward and conducting his protest from a distance and separated by the Atlantic Ocean, did Clinton consider that his words might incite left-wing extremism?
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Editor's post: I have received numerous reports that Edgefield County Vice-chairman Willie Bright is spreading a rumor that his challenger, Byron Robinson, is going to “close Bettis Park”. I have received similar reports from Mr. Robinson’s campaign. According to Mr. Robinson, nothing could be further from the truth as Mr. Robinson sees the park as an asset to the community that he hopes to expand on in the future.

In my personal opinion, it shows how desperate Councilman Bright is when the only thing he has to counter a viable challenger is to lie about him.

How sad that you can't toot your own horn and have to resort to chopping down someone else's tree to try to make your twig bigger.
web posted April 20, 2010

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I have been in various positions in the Food service Industry in this area for almost 20 Years.  I have Waitressed for many of those years and 90% of my experiences have been Positive.  However, there is a disturbing trend going on as far as Tipping your server-some People aren't.  Now, don't start in with the whining and griping over "terrible service, rotten attitudes" etc, you are trying to justify your disrespect and ignorance. You all know darn well to Tip!  When you walk into an Eatery and order the cheapest thing on the Menu with a glass of water, I know there's no Tip forthcoming. If you have the Money to go out and eat, then you can scramble up enough Money to Tip your Server.  I had a Table with a $55.00 bill the other night, 2 couples, well dressed. Not a Dime was left.  I asked if everything was OK, they replied Yes, perfect. Soooooooo why didn't they Tip?  Keep in mind that Servers do not make Minimum wage, they average $3.00 an Hour, plus Tips to survive. I'm sure some of you are thinking "why don't you quit"? Why should I?  I love being around People I love a good conversation and honestly I learn something new every day. However,  Teenagers are the worst!  They have no clue about proper protocol and are insulting and demeaning to servers.  I chalk that up to poor home training.  Just a suggestion to think about.  You don't want to know what I think of non-tippers, plus I doubt the Editor would Publish the strong language.

Editor's note: I generally tip 20% for good service and 10% even if the service is not all that great.
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Obama and the DemocRats claim "America" supports their takeover of our lives. Hello! Get a (removed) CLUE! Have they seen their own polls by the AP? 80% of the people say they don't trust the federal government. We're being led by morons!!!!!!!!
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I had Norman Dorn (as a teacher) at (school). He loved it when we called him Light Bulb. and it wasn't cause he had any bright ideas The closes as he comes to being bright is when he stand close to Willie. and thats not saying alot.
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I am not trying to be contentious, but just how accurate are the numbers you provided on the budget and the state funding? I did check the links provided and they seem to be in line with your claims, but there are a lot of numbers and claims that are not included. Can you provide more details on those figures?

Editor's note: The figures used are confirmed and double checked at the county and state levels. Some county provisions are not yet voted on but the past votes of the majority (Kneece, Bright, and Dorn) show they will vote to give away money and forget the taxpayers.

I encourage you and all others to attend all meetings of the county council so you do not have to rely on our reporting and can observe their actions first hand.
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Allee Butsch suffered a broken leg from the beatdown outside to the SRLC dinner at Brennan’s Restaurant in New Orleans. She had her leg operated on over the weekend and it will take her months to recover. Her boyfriend Joe Brown suffered a broken nose, a broken jaw, and a concussion. They were attacked after leaving the Southern Republican Leadership Conference dinner at Brennan’s Restaurant.
http://biggovernment.com/jhoft/2010/04/15/photo-released-of-gop-official-and-boyfriend-beaten-bloody/

Nobody has been attacked by the Tea Party members only the members of the DEMONcrats THUGS. Funny how the media misses that.
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I read where another pervert was arrested last week for (removed) a little kid. I did a search of the Augusta Chronicle and the Aiken Standard and Edgefield Daily has more of the (removed) reported being arrested. Does Edgefield County have more perverts or are you making it all up just to create news?

Editor's note: Every single arrest for a criminal sexual conduct charge is verified with incident reports, investigative information, arrest reports, and booking photos. I doubt that Edgefield County has a greater number of such crimes compared to other counties. I would suggest that other media outlets do not follow their respective law enforcement agencies as closely as we do.

Edgefield Daily does not report "accusations" of "Sexual Assaults", only the arrests.
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A Real American.............. "Give me that (darn) gavel" Amen brother!
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Pinhead!

Editor's note: Thank you for reading.
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How can Piedmont Tech want so much money if they dont pay taxes in (Edgefield) county?
web posted April 20, 2010

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I may be too old to understand all this back and forth on who should get what from the county but I'm not too old to know that you take care of your own home before you take care of your neighbor's home. If we can't take care of the basic needs of running our county I think everyone else wanting money should just shut up. We pay the (darn) bills and you can move to the back of the line. That's just the way I feel. Thank you for letting me get that off my mind.
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Who the (heck) elects Joe (Norman) Dorn every year? I've never voted for the fool and he keeps getting elected. I swear to God that if he gets elected again I am moving out of the county. My propety value keeps going down every year. Thanks for NOTHING Joe! You're the jackass of the county and we're the (rear) end of the jackass thanks to you!
web posted April 20, 2010

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pResident Obama is reaching out "to Muslims"....... Holy (removed). When is he gonna "reach out" to AMERICANS!!!!!!!!!? He;'s playig his cards and showing where HIS values are....... with the friggin MUSLIMS!!!!!!!!! Read this!!!!!!!!!
web posted April 20, 2010

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The people that elect imbeciles like this have to be dumber than he is. But is that possible?  Kinda like the ones that continue to elect Dorn, huh? Is it any wonder that we are in the mess we find ourselves. This is a guy that represents the American people in the United States Congress. He votes on issues and laws that we have to abide by.  How many more are there like this guy?  Candidates should be required to pass an IQ test to prove they are smarter than a rock before they can run for office.  Should a United States Navy Admiral have to sit there with a straight face and answer questions from this idiot?   Good grief!!!! 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNZczIgVXjg
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Editor's post: It seems that Edgefield County’s $242,000 budget deficit just got a lot larger than anticipated. According to reports, the State Senate is tiptoeing around the Aid to Subdivisions (commonly referred to as the Local Government Fund or LGF). The budget passed by the House includes a cut of almost $28 million (or a cut of roughly 12% of the funding provided to counties and municipalities last year). I hope the Administrator’s Office has a lot of red ink, because we’re piling it on.

Do not forget about the funding from the Special Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) - of which Edgefield County is a “receiver county” - in that we get more in return than we pay in from the extra penny tax collected on the sales tax. State sales tax revenues are down, way down. Depending on the report, revenues are down between 22% and 29%.

That again spells less revenue or, better said, more red ink for the county.

Not to mention that the Department of Revenue threw a nice monkey wrench into the state accounting when it was discovered that $60 million that was supposed to be set aside last year wasn’t and that forecasts for the coming fiscal year are also off by $60 million for a total of $120 million in cuts.

I see the red ink rising to unprecedented levels this year. County Auditor Bill Gilchrist said this was a budget situation like none he’s ever seen when we discussed the numbers on Friday. Don't forget to take into account revenue projections for the county that may come in lower than expected as the economy continues downward, not upward.

And all this is long before we get into talking about the money the county council majority is going to vote to “give away” to groups and businesses that produce no revenues for the county general fund at or above their property taxes.

Piedmont Tech pays zero property taxes but has requested $149,000, won’t settle on the $43,000 given last year, and threatens to close if their demand for more free money from the taxpayer is not met. It reminds me of a movie where the innocent (taxpayers) are held hostage by the thieves (PTC) until the victim (County Council) pays the randsom. It all comes down to the climax when SWAT (the voter) moves in to rescue the hostages (taxpayers).

The beautiful part of all this is the majority of county council members are challenged and are up for re-election (Chairman Kneece is already out) and they have to vote on the budget just one week before the primaries. They will either vote to raise taxes, take nearly one third of our emergency reserves, or cut personnel or services. There are no other choices.

It’s doubtful the voters will forget what they did just seven days before the elections.
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Just one question, Dorn's poster states he "voted no on zoning ordinance in the county".  Which zoning ordinance?  Seems to me he along with Kneece and Bright voted YES on the zoning ordinance for the Hagler business which is not in their district, does not affect his voters and should have been up to the citizens in that area and their representative (Mrs. Blackwell).  Is this suppose to be a feather in his cap that he sided with the other two to spit in the face of citizens in Merriweather? We know things will change, hopefully for the better in June and November.  Kneece will be gone because he is not running.
 
With challengers for Dorn's and Bright's positions there is a chance voters will get it right this time.  You may not like it but there has been only two standing tall in the face of "business as usual" Ashcraft and Blackwell.  These two demonstrate the vision needed to move Edgefield County into a positive spotlight. 

Even that is being challenged by those who like things as usual.
 
Businesses looking to locate here are seeking  a strong and progressive council before investing in this community.  We need a council that works together for the betterment of all five districts with a common sense approach.  There is hope that can happen beginning this year.  Let's send a message to those businesses, Edgefield County wants quality progress.  Get out and vote or continue to suffer the consequences.
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Here's a solution to all the controversy over full-body scanners at the airports.

Have a booth that one can step into that will not X-ray you, but will detonate any explosive device you may have on  you.
 
It would be a win-win for everyone, and there would be none of this garbage about racial profiling and this method would  eliminate a long and expensive trial. Justice would be quick and swift.  Case closed!
 
This is so simple that it's brilliant. And it has another benefit, too: You're in the airport terminal and you hear a muffled explosion. Shortly thereafter an announcement comes over the PA system, "Attention standby passengers we now have a seat available on flight number..."  Works for me!
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To the editor: I find Norman Dorn's childish and rude comments to you typical of his foolish manner. I also find it even more appauling how dumb he is. In one instance a few weeks ago, Mr. Dorn was going to have a neighbor of mine present at a council meeting. My neighbor had some issues of some degree and Mr. Dorn wasn't smart enough to figure out that my neighbor doesn't even live in Edgefield county!!! The meeting was canceled due to bad weather a month or two ago.  Do your homework Mr. Dorn!!!! I could see how you would have mental issues from his word vomit!!!!
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Well.......It seems the good ship Wardlaw has a new skipper. One that will likely never fill the shoes of the recently departed one. This new guy appears to lack people skills and has no clue how to manage people. I would wager he has little or no budget experience as well. He's all ready to make wholesale changes and hasn't even arrived on staff. Sadly, all of this does not bode well for this fine institution. One would hope for a much better replacement rather than just a puppet for the board of directors. It is such a shame to see the school headed right for an iceberg with no competent leadership, This includes the board, at the helm.
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RE: the budget  I don't understand how (the county council) can give away money if we don't have any money to give away. Is it something about the mindset of politicians that they do not understand what it is to operate on a budget much less what the word budget means? If you dont' have it you can't spend it!
OMG... and you wonder why we're so (messed) up? GEEEZ!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Game Camera.......... Amazing.  I point out the difference between myself, my family and my friends and the individuals who publicly cause fights and use sexual references to a 12 year old child and you "play" the race card.  In addition, I love the fact that you KNOW what God will say to me on Judgement Day.  Obviously I'm dealing with someone who posses the ability to tell me what my future holds but can't compose a grammatically correct letter.  Let me assure you that if the individuals who caused a fight to spill into the right field area of the baseball field and made repeated sexual references to my daughter had been white, I would still be for keeping a camera up at the basketball court.

How much longer do you think "playing the race card" will continue to work?  However, if it enables you to justify that a large majority of African Americans utilize the basketball courts, and ALL of the individuals mentioned in the above instances happened to be African American helps you to feel better about the black community, then by all means, please continue to "play" it.  I judge individuals by what they posses on the inside, not the color of their skin.

And in my opinion, any person who would speak to a child the way I heard my child spoken to that day is simply TRASH, inside and out.
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Quote:  "Dorn:  “Kiss my (well… you know)." Maybe Dorn is going the Barney Frank route now?  Old, perverted, and kinky?? 
 
"Dorn continued to verbally assault me by calling me names and cussing as I tried to get by him and enter the County Courthouse."
 
Mr Editor I would say you have been called WORSE by MUCH BETTER.  I would, however,  bring this to the attention of the county council.  Is this the image that Edgefield County wants to project?

Editor's note: That is the image of the majority of our county council projects and has projected for years.
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An embarrassment to his church with such a witness at the city gate.
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Someone has said if Christians and Jews really understood the full extent of the power we have available through prayer, we might be speechless. Did you know that during WWII there was an adviser to Churchill who organized a group of people who dropped what they were doing every day at a prescribed hour for one minute to collectively pray for the safety of England, its people and peace?

There is now a group of people organizing the same thing here in America.

If you would like to participate: Every evening at 9:00 PM Eastern Time (8:00 PM Central) (7:00 PM Mountain) (6:00 PM Pacific), stop whatever you are doing and spend one minute praying for the safety of the United States, our troops, our citizens, and for a return to a Godly nation.   If you know anyone else who would like to participate, please pass this along.  Our prayers are the most powerful asset we have.
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Seniors on Social Security don't need a cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) this year OR NEXT YEAR, but their Medicare premiums increased anyway. Bah Humbug!!!!!!!!! Let the crooks live it up on our tax dollars.

http://www.judicialwatch.org/blog/2010/apr/state-dept-racks-hefty-liquor-tab
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Wasted dollars at SRS.
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This is pretty cool! Train running through a tornado...
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Editor's post: I was devastated emotionally when I went to enter the Edgefield County Courthouse on Friday. I saw District 1 County Councilman Norman Dorn standing at the doorway talking to three other gentlemen. I politely said, “Hello Mr. Dorn”, and he replied in a nasty and condescending voice (another word he couldn’t spell with a dictionary) – “Kiss my (well… you know). I replied, “Why Mr. Dorn, there is no need for such language, I simply said hello.” Dorn continued to verbally assault me by calling me names and cussing as I tried to get by him and enter the County Courthouse.

I may need to seek professional help to deal with the mental anguish Mr. Dorn caused to my mental well-being and self-esteem (we all know how important that is to Democrats) as a result of this brutal and vicious attack. I should seek funding from the Edgefield County Council to pay for the mental and emotional counseling needed because of one of their members.
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I do not understand how the County Council has the authority to make me give my money to a charity that I do not support.
If the Council decided to give my tax money to the KKK then in reality I am supporting the KKK with my money!!!
There should be a law somewhere to prevent a County Council from giving tax money to non-profit group, No Matter What The Cause or Who the Group Is. If I want to donate money to that group I will, but if I don't want to give money to that group, The County Council should not have the right to force me to donate and thereby support the non-profit group with my tax money.  All The Tax Money Is My Money - Every tax payer can say the same.

Editor's note: That is a very good point and one I have raised in past years. If a percentage of my tax dollars are being contributed to a charity, the county should send me a statement of my portion so I can take it off my income taxes as a contribution.
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RE: the booms on Thursday
 
I've been surprised to note the number of people that don't realize there is some kind of government testing facility outside of  Edgefield on the road to Greenwood that "blows things up".  The "booms" happen quite often, but you have to be outside most of the time to hear them....maybe that's why people are just noticing them.  Some of their previous testing resulted in the redesign of the bottom of the military Hummers to keep them in one piece when they run over landmines.
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If everyone in the nation would take a step back, live on a budget and live within their means, and demand that our government do the same, we might be able to pull ourselves out of the quicksand. Start on the local level and let Piedmont Tec close. Let your local County Council know your wishes by contacting them. all the informaton you need is located on the scroll down under Public Office. Then under County Council.The Editor has listed all the information you need to make your voice heard.
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Re: Joplin  M.O. Police Dept. First I would like to say that I am sorry for the lost of a love one to the family. To the one that wanted this posted: It was not the T- Shirt that would of  embarrassed the family, it was the other objects that he had on. Probably one of your cousins ? I hope you get the Picture.
 
Re:  Game Camera at the basketball court--- I would like to know what is the graphic difference between the two set of people. Now could it be that you are talking about Black and White? Do you see why Edgefield will never grow or prosper? God will not let Edgefield get It's blessings until the people of Edgefield get this slave mentality out of their hearts. I feel so sorry when God ask you, "Why were you Prejudice against other race of people "? Gods' reply will be "No excuse", you will not enter into the Kingdom of Heaven? This is something to think about.

Editor's note: The posting about the Joplin PD report was obvious satire. I did not state so because it was blatantly obvious. I guess I was wrong.
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Editor's note: The below posting is another obvious satire article. It is not a real news report.

Butler Hoops Team Under Investigation - AP
INDIANAPOLIS-- Butler 's run in the NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship Game may be tarnished after reports surfaced today that all 13 players on the roster are being given good educations in an effort to help them find good jobs after they leave the school. "It's important to remember that right now these are only allegations -- allegations that we are looking into," said NCAA president James Isch.

"But, obviously, if true, this would be very disappointing. The NCAA has certain expectations and standards. It's not fair for players at one school to be given good educations while athletes at other member schools receive basic, remedial instruction that is worth essentially nothing."  According to documents seized from the school's registrar's office, Butler players have received an education worth $38,616 per year totaling more than $150,000 over a four-year career. 

Compare that to players at a school like Kentucky , where tuition is set at $4,051 -- but with an actual value far below that.  We don't want to say too much until these reports are confirmed," said Kentucky head basketball coach John Calipari. "But we're talking about almost $140,000 difference in education per player -- and that's even if my players stayed four years or graduated, which many of them do not. Then these Butler players are reportedly stepping into good jobs after graduation while my kids, if they don't make the NBA, have absolutely no job prospects or life skills.  It's far from a balanced playing field. They are buying the best players by giving them a high-priced education."  

In addition to the allegations that they were given an expensive education, many Butler players have been spotted around campus holding books, studying and engaging in interesting conversations. Others have been seen with people who are known to not be tutors.  Butler point guard and Kentucky native Ronald Nored, who is reportedly a secondary education major, denied allegations that the Bulldog program is cheating.

"The discourse on this matter is fatuous and inane," he said, implicating the program further.
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Whether WE like it or not????   He is speaking for himself and NOT the American people!!!!!!! 

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/04/15/obama-america-superpower-like/
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Editor's post: I have received several emails about the letter by Ray Brooks, Pres. of Piedmont Tech in Greenwood, placed in the society paper of Edgefield wondering why there has been no response by Edgefield Daily to date.

The answer is simple. It was published in the least read publication in Edgefield County and is so full of misinformation and false statements it cannot be covered overnight. Edgefield Daily is in the business of reporting news, the current county budget process, child molesters preying on our children (three cases under investigations at this time), and thieves who prey upon the property of county residents.

Mr. Brooks is a small bothersome gnat who's opinion deserves about as much attention.
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I read the flyer by (county councilman) Norman Dorn and the only thing that came to mind was “how sad”. If I’ve read the reports correctly he’s been on the (county) council for 20 years? and all he can put on a flyer to get reelected is one vote and a park with no recreation. How sad. I feel so sorry for the people in his district.

Editor's note: Mr. Dorn has occupied a seat on the County Council for 20 years.
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I would like to thank the editor for a concise and pragmatic approach to our current fiscal obligations in his column "Fudging the numbers and misplacing the blame" dated April 12, 2010. It was very informative and the provided financial statement spoke loudly to the less than dire straits that Piedmont Technical College faces compared to those our county faces again this year.

Thank you for making this information available and for the wonderful service you provide to Edgefield County.

Editor's note: Thank you.
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Dear Mr Editor. I am a visual kinda guy. (Edgefield Dailly) used to publish cartoons to make editorial points. Maybe you could contact whoever did the cartoons and have them do one showing the county as a dog and all the groups begging for money shown as ticks and fleas sucking the blood out of the dog.
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first thought that Lindsey "Gomez" Graham" was just a slow learner when it came to immigration.  Now I realize he is a (removed) that does NOT have our interests at any place in his heart.  Maybe we can call him "Gaspump Graham" now.  How do you recall a Senator??  This guy deserves it.  Burn his phone line up.  I hope this guy has to come back to South Carolina and chase ambulances for a living.
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Just wondering if anyone knew what the two big booms were (Thursday) morning? I know they were heard in Johnston and Edgefield.
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RE: Piedmont Tech
I have nothing against Piedmont Tech or any other school for that matter. However I do have a problem handing money over to them when we dont have any money to hand over. I agree with (Edgefield County) Admin. Brown that they shouldn't get any money. If they have to close because of it then so be it.

Editor's note: Administrator Brown did not suggest that PTC or any of the others asking for hand outs should not be funded. He simply stated that the decision to give away free money that is not the responsibility of county government is left to the members of the County Council. Keep a close eye out on who votes to do so. Those that vote to give away money we do not have are voting to increase our debt and your taxes, plain and simple. The members of the county council will cast their final vote on the budget one week before the primaries.

You should vote accordingly.
web posted April 16, 2010

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If you want to see Willie Bright in all of his glory around all of the crooks of the Mt. Canaan Association then don’t miss the March for Parks activity scheduled for this week end at Bettis Academy.  This event is where he strut his stuff around the preachers and impresses them regarding all that he thinks that he is doing at Bettis Park.  This would also be the correct venue to question who is receiving the concession funds.
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Re: Dorn as he could not spell "opportunist" with a dictionary.
That'd be funny as (heck) if it wasn't so true! 
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Are you going to put the (county) budget online like in the past?

Editor's note: Yes. Currently the budget is fluid and the files are quiet large and will change. Once things get settled the budget will be placed online if the county does not do so via their web site. They never have disclosed the public information so I am sure it will be left to Edgefield Daily to once again do their job.
web posted April 16, 2010

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Hey Obama,  we like being a super power. You can go back to Kenya.
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God bless Ben Stein, and this was written 34 years ago!
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Editor's post: I just had to laugh after seeing a flyer being circulated by District 1 County Councilman Norman Dorn that stated, "Don't Let Opportunist Sway Your Vote!"

Okay, first of all it was written by someone smarter than Dorn as he could not spell "opportunist" with a dictionary. Secondly, the correct verbiage would be to not let "opportunists" (plural) sway the vote. So, even the person smarter than Dorn (which isn't hard to achieve) is not "smarter than a fifth grader" when it comes to the production of campaign material to try to fend off a challenge by Albert Talbert.

Another interesting fact on the flyer is it listed the cell phone number for County Council Vice-chairman Willie Bright (803-215-8000). Since it was published by Mr. Dorn, why not give Mr. Bright a call and let him know how you feel about Mr. Dorn, or him for that matter. Mr. Dorn also lists his home phone number (803-637-3545). Why not give him a call as well.

So Dorn has now linked Willie Bright to his campaign material. That's got to be a big plus for Bright who is being challenged by Byron Robinson, a former US Marine.

Priceless!
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The fishing rodeo is May 8th and and some fool scheduled the soccer end of season tournament the same morning.
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The answer to the question you thought was interesting about who owns the Piedmont Tech building  is this:  Bettis Rainsford donated that building to the college several years ago.  Please print this. 

Editor's note: That was my belief at the time, however I have not had the time to check the deed books at the RMC Office in the Courthouse to confirm the information or if there are stipulations.
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SC State Senator Shane Massey posted the following statement on his FB page."Senate voting on a few gubernatorial vetoes. Now debating a bill that would allow law enforcement to search people who are on probation or parole w/o a warrant" While I admit there are many on probation or parole that are frequent flyer's in our court system, that doesn't make them lose rights granted to us by our Constitution. This is a slippery slope and one I do not like. Where do you stop, OK first its the person on probation we search without a warrant, why? because they were convicted on something, anything, the person that stole your purse or shoplifted at the local convenience store is the same as the drug dealer or person with the meth. lab. I don't care who you are, if you are a citizen of this REPUBLIC, then you are guaranteed certain things in the Constitution.Why do we have the 4th amendmen?. If you find something during this ILLEGAL search is it going to stand up in court? Why do we need this? Is President Obama not tilting us toward the left fast enough that the State of SC republicans need to help push? I for one would love to know Sen Massey's thought on why we need this and why it is OK to trample on the Constitution. Its things like this I remember come time to vote. I don't define myself with one party or another, personally I think the both stink and neither has any clue what the "average citizen" really wants or cares about. Its all about who has the money to lobby their cause. Could I see where this might get some illegal drugs and handguns off the street? absolutely, put not at the expense trampling on the US Constitution. Maybe they should start thinking about What would Jefferson, Hamilton, or even Reagan do?.remember Sen Massey, its not about what YOU want, its about what the people of your district want and do we really want this, I for one say no.
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And people wonder why industry is not coming to Edgefield? Once again our county government is acting like they always have. If it is true that the new county commissioner is caving to the powers that be, it is all the more reason to get rational, honest people elected to the council. Vote for Rodney Ashcraft and fill the other seats with better representatives. We not only need to do this at a national level we need to do it here.
 
People who would locate to Edgefield for business do not have to read Edgefield Daily to know what is going on. They can see the way the county operates by the decisions the leaders make. Believe it or not, there are intelligent people who do not operate the way this county does.  If they want to  be successful in business ventures, they probably won't chose to join a sinking ship.
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Now, I do know the meaning of "all birds of the same feather, do in fact 'flock' together"....as what we were told by our grandparents We all chose to give (former county councilman Danny Bishop) the benefit of the doubt. However, as we understood.....either people 'like' you, or they 'despise' and are 'disgusted' by you....Now, we do not like you; we do in fact, despise you. Garbage man of the Merriwether community....you are nothing but 'mere' garbage. You present yourself in a very intimidating way when things do not go your way or do hide your own vices...as if you are 'smarter than anyone else'.  I do not believe in "karma", or "here's your card", but simply justice.  I'm quite certain that an uncompassionate person such as yourself will laugh yourself all of the way into your garbage pit. Have at it. I feel sorry for you and yours and pray that you will choose to become a better person.....in fact, for the rest of the Merriwether community.
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Overall, 50% of voters say they at least somewhat approve of the President's performance. Forty-nine percent (49%) disapprove. Today is the first time the President’s Total Approval has reached the 50% mark in nearly two months.

Editor's note: A search of your statement returned a report from Rasmussen: The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Wednesday shows that 32% of the nation's voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as President. Forty percent (40%) Strongly Disapprove giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -8. The report also showed Republicans enjoy a nine-point lead among Likely Voters on the Generic Congressional Ballot.
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Well color me surprised! Now that health care has passed,  El Presidente came out today railing once again against Wall Street and the banks. "We must have financial reform!" he cried. Hmmm. Is it really "financial" reform to give him and little Timmy Geithner sole power to take over any bank they want? Any business they want? For any reason they want? Without any Judicial review? I'm skeptical, but 
willing to play along. What do I see next? Why, it's little Timmy Geithner at the White House Press briefing! Where's he been? And why did he show up at the briefing? Oh wait -- he's taking questions! 
Quick, somebody ask him if he used Turbo Tax this year! Silly me, he doesn't have to pay his taxes anymore. Now, what did he just say? Our debt is unsustainable and will crush us UNLESS WE FOLLOW THE PRESIDENT'S FINANCIAL REFORM PLAN. Huh.
Imagine. Maybe I heard that wrong, I'll go check the net. Hey, here's an article by the Leader of the Lefties, George Soros. He's that mega-wealthy financier who makes his millions collapsing currencies. He's all about the $$$$ so he would know! His profits are okay, since he's a progressive and not one of those evil republicans. Well lookie here, he says the same thing that little Timmy says! Our debt is unsustainable, we're going the way of Greece, our society will crumble UNLESS WE FOLLOW THE PRESIDENT'S 
FINANCIAL REFORM PLAN. I am just shocked! I guess we must all do our part as good little American suckers and pony up plenty in taxes.
After all, the majority of the country wanted the bank bailouts, the GM bailout, the AIG bailout, the stimulus, the no jobs bill, and health care. Since we wanted all these things, it's our duty to pay for them. Hold on. We DIDN'T want those things. We all called, wrote letters, went to TEA Parties to rally AGAINST those things. Heck, New Jersey and Massachusetts elected REPUBLICANS to show their displeasure 
with the new policies. REPUBLICANS -- IN THE NORTHEAST!!! Good grief! 
This is serious! Well, I'm sure those in charge in Washington have heard our cries and will listen. Surely they won't raise taxes while the country is trying to get out of this recession. Which, I am a little confused about that. Some days El Presidente says we're in a recession, other days we are good to go and the sky is the limit! Who knows for sure, I guess we can just "trust" Washington. After all, they have brought us hope AND change!  I'm sure it's just a freak occurrence that so many people -- including an overwhelming number of young African-Americans -- have no jobs. I just refuse to believe El Presidente won't take care of them. Oh, more unemployment extensions? 
But I thought we were broke? Yes? No? Maybe? Didn't China just demand yesterday to know how much they were going to have to spend on our delicious new health care plan? I mean, we don't have the money for it. Sooooo, I guess they aren't paying for those unemployment benefits. I know! We'll get super-insider Benny B. to fire up the printing presses at the FED and get to work! Americans need money to pay for all the new taxes coming our way! What? Benny B. is now warning of an apocalypse if we don't stop spending? But he was the guy we just HAD to keep around because he's such an expert on "The Great 
Bush Depression" or that other depression, whatever. Depression, recession -- they're just gloomy Gus words used by FOX news to scare us anyway. But he did say he was the only one who could keep us from 
crashing over the cliff and now what did I just hear him say? "Our debt is unsustainable and will crush us UNLESS WE FOLLOW THE PRESIDENT'S FINANCIAL REFORM PLAN." Wow! They must all be on the same page! Too bad the rest of America isn't reading that book. We're too busy smelling a giant, rotting, maggot-infested rat. I hope to see y'all at the TEA Parties today!!
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The Atlanta Journal Constitution has a succinct version of Wandering Minds called The Vent.  They allow voting on each vent and a vote of the best vent of the day.  That might be a wonderful feature for WM to gauge overall sentiment of the reading universe.  Generally the AJC only publishes Liberal vents but the voting seems to
be dominated by Conservatives.  I enjoy my daily trips to WM and regard it as a unique and valuable community service.     Keep up the good work.  http://projects.ajc.com/vent/metro/

Editor's note: That is possible, however, it would require us to restore the original format of readers being able to post their comments before review. We tried that and it got out of hand quickly with people posting those having affairs and claiming certain people were guilty of crimes.

It is far easier to police comments under the current format. Thank you for the suggestion and for reading.
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The Joplin, Mo., Police Department reported finding a man's body last Saturday in the Spring River near the Empire Electric Plant. The dead man's name would not be released until his family had been notified.
The victim apparently drowned due to excessive beer consumption while Visiting "someone" in Riverton, KS. He was wearing black fishnet Stockings, a red garter belt, a pink G-string, purple lipstick, and an
Obama T-shirt. The police removed the Obama T-shirt to spare his family any unnecessary
Embarrassment.
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Just saw our County Administrator, Mr. Brown, on Channel 6.  Maybe I'm wrong (and I hope I am) but he came across as a "wimp" stating that he thought the Piedmont Tech situation was all a misunderstanding and that he had personally signed the petition to keep it.  I have nothing against Piedmont Tech, but if we don't have the money - we  can't give them what they want.  I think vehicles for our deputies are more important at this time.  
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Ok let me get this straight, our new administrator presented a budget to county council without the frills.  Even though Mrs. Blackwell requested a budget committee meeting, before it was presented to the full council, there has not been a meeting.  Mr. Brown (new administrator) signed a petition for Piedmont Tech to get funds and even said he had talked with Mr. Kneece and that Piedmont Tech will get significant funding.  Shouldn't that be left up to the full council to decide?  I don't think it is the administrator's job to put that information out there nor should he  be signing on to support these groups.  I am not against them getting money if we can afford it, I am just saying this looks like politics to me.
 
The proper way to have handled this is that a committee meeting should have been held before the first reading, even though the "business as usual" council members don't adhere to this thought process.  The administrator should have given them the suggested budget with only funding for the government needs.  He should have given them line items for consideration such as patrol cars, employees raises.  He should also have given them a line item budget for those things such as Piedmont Tech, Thompkins Library etc. 
This would have saved so much time and heartache for all involved. 
 
If these things had been done, the committee could have worked on various scenerios and been prepared to present these issues to the full council without all the drama.
 
This looks as if Mr. Brown, administrator, and Mr. Kneece, Chairman, are supporting the non-profits while the other council members are not.  Come on guys get your act together and work as a team.  Game playing helps no one.  You start with the basic and then add on if you can.
 
Just in case someone missed the point, any funding added to the budget will result in a larger deficit( negative balance, no reserves).  In other words we don't have the money so tough choices have to be made.  If it were your money who and how much would you fund?  Oh that's right, it is our money.
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Re:  Game Camera at Basketball Court.

The last time I checked, EPD hasn't had to respond to numerous complaints at the soccer field or the Edgefield Gym. 

Over the last two years, as a baseball coach, I've had to call EPD 2 times for help with individuals "playing" basketball.  The first incident involved a fight that began on the basketball court, spilled out into the road and eventually into the right field area of the baseball field.  Before it was all said and done, I estimated at least 20 individuals to be either fighting or watching this event take place.  Now, imagine yourself as a 6 year old at baseball practice, looking up and seeing a "mob" coming your way, complete with cussing and punching.

The second time I called EPD involved several youth who continued to make "sexual" references towards my 11 year old daughter as they played basketball.  Again, we were on the baseball field across the street from the court.  After the first comments I walked across to the court and asked the boys to quit shouting out at my daughter.  As I turned my back to return to the baseball field I heard one of the boys tell me to, "suck his @#$%."  I simply took out my cell phone and called EPD.  Officers responded within minutes and the shouting ceased.

I don't care how you raise your children, but by God you will NOT speak to my children that way.  In addition, I will NOT tolerate 6 year olds being witness to gang fights, thugery and cussing.  Now I hope you understand why there is a "game camera" at the basketball court.  When individuals are unable to police themselves, then they must be policed.  If ever there was a more graphic difference between two types of peoples, in Edgefield County concerning the individuals who play at the basketball court and the ones who utilize the baseball fields, I would love to see it.

Keep the camera up.
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Holy Cow! I saw the picture of the prison guard arrested for sex at the jail. No wonder. who would want this cow? She looks like a MAN!!!!!!!!
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It is truly remarkable that the press can find every woman with whom Tiger Woods has had an affair with in the last few years, with photos, text messages recorded phone calls .. etc, etc. They know not only the cause of the family fight, but they even know it was a wedge from his golf bag that his wife used to break out the windows in the Escalade.  Not only that, ......... they even know which wedge!!!

This is the same press ... or is it?  That cannot locate Obama's official birth certificate... or any of his papers while in college... Or how he paid for a Harvard education .. Or Michelle Obama's Princeton thesis on racism. 

TRULY REMARKABLE!!!!!
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After seeing (County Administrator) Brown on tv, I guess he is aptly named. Brown noser. Boss Hawg holds a smoozer with Miss Piggy and he jumps on the Bettis train. We're (removed) again!!
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Kenyan govt officials proclaim Obama as being born there and being elected as PRes of the US. HELLO!
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Too bad more people don't feel this way.  By the way, the author Helen Blocker-Adams is African-American.
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All these folks with their requests for county money should look for stimulus money. It is out there and a lot is not spent. Let Piedmont Tech go for that money and leave Edgefield county alone. Sounds like they don't even really need it. Obviously if some of their leadership do not see a need for current patrol cars, they must not live in Edgefield county or they have their heads in the sand.
 
As far as the person who claims the polls show Americans still blame Bush for our economic mess, they too must have their head in the sand. Do they not see the protests going on? Do they not see how much money this administration is spending now and in the future? Do they not see the taxes coming down the pike for all of us? Get off the blame Bush train and see what is currently going on. Bush made some mistakes in this area but Obama has taken those mistakes and built on them. We need to deal with the "now" and not the "then". That is why there is such an outrage in this country and what is going on currently in DC. Just wait for Cap and Trade and Amnesty. All of it is going to just fuel the fires.
 
Our Senator Lindsey Graham has been supportive of both Cap and Trade and Amnesty in the past. We better make our voices heard to him and make sure he represents his state in these areas. Recall is always a possibility.
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I love Edgefield Daily but hate the Wandering MInds. You should shut it down. Just my opinion.

Editor's note: Thank you for voicing your concerns in the section you want removed.
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I really don't know where to start, well yes i do! Do you have any idea or any reasoning why there's a "Game Camera" at the basketball court on Slade Rd. I understand that there was a misunderstanding over in that area during the last baseball season. Where anyone that caused that misunderstanding arrested or brought up on charges? Maybe or maybe not; at the same time the basketball court was closed down for some period of time. A public basketball court closed. What a shame! The public had to go up to the police department to get a key to unlock a public basketball court. Do anybody have to go uptown to get a key for the soccer field or the Edgefield Gym. That's a whole different story. I guess the point i am trying to make is that a game camera is to watch game such as deer and turkey, not people we already play in cage or as viewed from the public"inside a fence". WOW! In closing the future of Edgefield County is in trouble no matter what race steps inside the cage looking out or outside looking in!
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Its to bad the geniological society and the Tompkins library couldn't learn by example when it comes to fund raising.  Seems that the kids in our schools have them beat by a long ways.
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Tsk,tsk,tsk...Another Edgefield county resident suffers lengthy EMS response time. This individual had to wait 24 minutes while having trouble breathing. The sad part is there is a certified first responder that lives less than a minute from the victim. At what end will Edgefield county residents have to suffer because one individual sits upon a high horse? How many people will have to die? Obviously a person with a serious injury or illness can not wait this kind of time for treatment!
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't Bettis Raisford own the buildings rented to Piedmont (Tech)? Isn't the money the county votes on every year going to pay that rent and not to fund "education"? Do you know if that is true? Doesn't Bettis sit on the board? 

Editor's note: At this time I am unaware of who owns the structures. Interesting question. I will seek to find the answers to your question.
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Kenyan official: Obama born here

Hello!!!!!!!!!!! Anybody paying attention?
This is the wsame guy that said Obama's "birth place" was already a "national moument".
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Obama's Czars - Who are They?

You might be interested in this:

http://www.pennsylvaniafreedomfighters.com/articles/article/7178540/134940.htm
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Editor's post: Phil Mickelson won his third Green Jacket on Sunday. Of course, the media and their media darling Tiger Woods, fell to fourth place. Very little was made of his "GD" and other vulgar comments that were heard in TV coverage as they sang his praises after his well publisized romps with porn stars and other women.

I thought it was rather fitting. If you read the media you would have thought Tiger was the only player in the Masters. However, a man who loves his wife and has stood by her during her battle with breast cancer, won. Stick that in your "Tiger Pipe" and smoke it.
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A selection of comments on Piedmont Tech being funded and / or closing:

• Our kids went to USC, Clemson, and Augusta State. PT(C) was never in the running. They're more of another year of high school than college. Let 'em close.
• PTC is desperately needed to give our children a step up in the work place. Please support them!
• Where is Piedmont Tech and why are they getting my money?
• Most of the classes at Piedmont are online from classes held in Greenwood. Why can't the students take these classes at home on the computer and save everybody money?

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The industries that would look at locating in Edgefield have to be smart enough to check things out on their own without depending on Edgefield Daily. The leadership in Edgefield is obvious when you look at the decisions they make. All Edgefield Daily does is shine more light on what is going on but the decisions speak for themselves-example the Calliham decision. The heads of industry are smarter than the average bear, or you would hope so, and I bet they can see Edgefield leadership for what it is.
 
As far as Piedmont Tech goes, I say let them focus on Greenwood. It is not that far away. Peidmont doesn't offer the taxpayers any type of revenue and they just ask for more money. My only experience with them was to try to check on classes and I could not find a human being in the place to even answer a question. I guess I should have driven to Greenwood. Aiken Tech is a good option also. I think with Edgefield's money issues, Piedmont is just a drain on our economy. I get tired of all the people with their hands out.
 
I also don't think we should support things like statues, history achieves etc. We just cannot afford those kinds of luxuries right now. We have enough of that at the national level.  Hopefully our new administrator and the two sane members of county council (Genia Blackwell and Rodney Ashcraft) will be able to protect this county from these types of uneccessary expenses.
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Instead of the media running countless stories about adulterer like Tiger Woods and heathens like Barack Obama, they should be running stories like this one.  Notice, he CHOSE.  With all the advantages in this country, and lets face it, especially offered to the black community, very few CHOOSE to do right.  This young man did.
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Newt for President in 2012.  Smartest man in Washington.

http://newt.org/tabid/102/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4874/Default.aspx
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Harris poll shows that most people blame George W. Bush for the bad economy. Which destroys the spin from O'Reilly, Beck, Hannity, Limbaugh, Fox News, etc. That it hurts Obama and the Democrats. Because only 14% of the people blame Obama, which you never hear from O'Reilly.

The poll shows that 31 percent said Bush bears the responsibility, followed by Wall Street at 25 percent. While only 14 percent blamed President Obama.

Pollster Louis Harris wrote that Bush and "the state of the economy he left as part of his legacy still sticks in the craw of Americans."

This poll has never been reported on the Factor, and never will be. Because it proves that most people still blame Bush for the bad economy. And it also proves O'Reilly is biased to the right, because a real journalist would report this poll, and tell the American people what it says.

O'Reilly does not report it because he wants you to blame Obama for the bad economy, he wants people to think Obama is to blame, so it will hurt his approval ratings, and hurt the Democrats in the mid-term elections this fall.

Which is dishonest partisan journalism, but nothing new for O'Reilly, it's business as usual on the Factor

Editor's note: Perhaps you should check with the most respected in polling, Rasmussen, to get your figures.

While many voters seem to be punishing incumbent Democrats so far for the country’s continuing economic problems, 52% say America’s economic problems are due to the recession that began under President Bush. Thirty-nine percent (39%) say Obama’s policies are more to blame.

Voters still overwhelmingly place the economy above all other key issues regularly tracked by Rasmussen Reports in terms of importance. But they're closely divided over which party to trust more when it comes to the economy: 46% trust Republicans more, while 42% trust Democrats.

<>Seventy-five percent (75%) of voters now say they are angry at the government’s current policies, including 45% who are Very Angry, a nine-point increase since September.
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A Spelling Lesson
The last four letters in American.........I Can
The last four letters in Republican.......I Can
The last four letters in Democrats........Rats
End of Lesson!
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Editor's post: This has been a brutal week and I am taking a break tonight to get caught up on lost sleep. Working until 3 am each night this week has taken its toll. A few comments have been posted below.

I would also like to hear from you on the possiblity of Piedmont Tech closing if the county council cuts funding, or - as PTC said - it is not doubled this year to $85,000. What say you?
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Why is it the same crowd appears year after year begging for money? If I understand the stories on the meetings so far the county doesn’t have money for police cars but these same folks want to dip into the well? Cut the purse strings and focus on the county priorities.
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Please remember: The Fed is NOT a federal agency. It is privately owned. MSNBC's Ratingan is P.O.'d. Frankly, I am too. This is our, yours and mine, money given to the banksters - carte Blanche!
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/36233217#36233217
Give the video time to load.
Where are the law makers with indictments? Vote them out! Lindsey Graham? you listening?

Also, did you see where the first lady makes a Freudian slip?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk3OMRqO7aY&feature=player_embedded
Home country? The truth is slowly coming out.
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I loved you Opinion Piece titled: Stepping into the light is painful when darkness is your friend.
I am excited about what this next election will hopefully bring. 

I know you are ridiculed a lot for the wandering minds, but I thoroughly Enjoy the news and opinion pieces and believe that EdgefieldDaily has Made a huge difference in changing from the expected status quo.  Progress Is occurring every day. Thanks for all you do!
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Enjoyed the editor's column this week. Thanks for turning on the lights!
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Michelle states in her own words where Obama is from. Watch the video and listen to Michelle.  She opens her mouth and inserts a foot.  Says Kenya is Obama's home country.

http://www.thefoxnation.com/glenn-beck/2010/04/07/beck-michelle-obama-birther-tape
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I couldn't agree more about the critique of Larry, Moe, and Curly running our county. What an embarrassment.
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re: MAYBE we should hire the guys who run Wal-Mart to Fix the economy.

And what Wal-Mart would do is fire everyone making slightly more than the Minimum wadge and have the Chinese do all the jobs.
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You said something about a debate of (county) council candidates. Is that still on? If so when? Please keep us up to date. Thank you for all you do.

Editor's note: At this time the debate is still in the planing stages. The date is tentatively set for mid to late May. When final plans are ironed out we will make an official announcement.
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I agree with the editor. we need to take care of our own business before we go handing out free money to others.  they can (urinate) and moan all they want but us taxpayers come first. why does all the (county) 'free money' go to places in Edgefield? They don't pay any taxes, let them pick up the tab for their own things!
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I laughed like (heck) at (the Editor's post Thursday) "Eyes and ears everywhere". Maybe the Good ol boys will get the message that we're all WATCHING AND LISTENING!!!!!

Thank you for letting the little guy have a say! I LOVE Edgefield Daily!!!!!

Editor's post: Thank you for reading.
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RE: Walmart

I hate Walmart. It's like buying groceries at a truck stop.
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Obamacare gives rapists and child molesters viagra. Maybe they want more “unwanted babies” to kill since we are now funding abortions. Obama has already paid off members of congress and the unions, now its time to pay-off the baby killers. HE voted TWICE to allow babies that survived botched abortions to be left to die after being born. Obama is murdering our children using OUR MONEY  and nobody is paying attention.
http://www.rollcall.com/news/44956-1.html?type=aggregate_friendly
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Greenspan finally comes clean.

http://www.investors.com/NewsAndAnalysis/Article.aspx?id=529594
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Editor's post: I hear Edgefield Daily was the topic of discussion at the Edgefield Huddle House Breakfast Club Wednesday morning. Yes guys, there are eyes and ears everywhere.
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I don't know how but someone got my email address and has been sending me secret admirer online ecards from www.crushgreetings.com. The ecard will direct you to another site asking you for a debit card number, so you can confirm your identity to get into the site and find out who the secret admirer is. I have enough brains not to do it, but wanted to make others aware of this scam.
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I am almost ashamed to admit I live in the northern section of the county that this moron Dorn is suppose to be representing,but in my eyes he does not represent all of us.I know election time is coming and I am going to do all I can to unseat this person.I notice in reading the article on the county meeting he made the statement that they did not need to ask the (Administrator to do it we tell him.)Who is he to be telling anyone to do anything?I have lived here for 29 years and have seen this man 1 time (THERE IS A GOD) and hope I do not see him again.
 As far as getting the grass cut do it yourself and if you need a mower I am sure you could vote yourself to buy one.
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Congrats Andy!!! Just two things I would like for you to do for me. First, get a hold of that Cary guy from Northland Cable and let him explain his statement about he is just lying about the service. And second, I hope you get new pants!!
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Check again on the CNA class.  It is no longer required for the nursing program at Peidmont Tech.
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So PTC is DEMANDING money with threats? I am a county employee and I have NEVER seen a raise since I've been here. Last year they wanted to take money away and make us pay for insurance and gave money away!?! IF I read the story right, these people want almost $100K handed to them for nothing. That'd go a long way to make up for all the raises we've been (removed) out of. We're the ones who keep this county working and we get the raw end of the deal every year. (Merriwether County Councilwoman) Mrs. Blackwell was the only one who stood up for us and THANK GOD she's there!

Editor's note: Council members Kneece, Blackwell, and Ashcraft were responsible for passing the budget last year, Ashcraft and Blackwell led the push for the budget amendment proposed by her, but it was a collective effort to get it passed.
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now let me get this straight, the new mayor, is going to save the town of Johnston.  and just what did he do for the school district???????????
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Why do you hate Piedmont Tech?

Editor's note: I don't hate any private business, I am a capitalist. (PTC is classified as a business, by the way, not a school) However I am also a realist. Taxpayers funds should follow the logical process when allocation of taxpayers dollars are undertaken:

1. Fund county needs, most notably employees and law enforcement.
2. Show appreciation to county employees by providing cost of living raises if possible.

If there is enough in increased revenues (not reserve funds) to provide for grants to non governmental entities, distribute those funds accordingly. If not, tough. Nobody said life is fair and we should not pay for your hobbies, desires, or wishes because you think your group is so important to you and the world. It's not.

I hate to break the news to you, but there are 25,000 people in this county, and all combined those seeking free money account for, at best, a few hundred people. How is that the responsiblity of the other 24,700 taxpayers to provide for you when it takes away from services that are provided for everyone?
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Re--Luggage for bettis.
Good job, there were 3 suitcases in front of his house today. Glad people are getting him the message. keep it up.
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I was offended that you had the audasity to call Mr. Dorn "irgnorant". Ignorant people can be educated. He's just plain stupid. There's no hope for (him). I'm a Republican but I will be voting in the Democrat primary so I can vote against him in June. Let's have a Tea Party in District 1 people. Kick Dorn OUT!
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 1 . Americans spend $36,000,000 at Wal-Mart Every hour of every day. 
 2.. This works out to $20,928 profit every minute! 
 3. Wal-Mart will sell more from January 1 to St. Patrick's Day (March 17th) than Target sells all year.
 4. Wal-Mart is bigger than Home Depot + Kroger + Target + Sears + Costco + K-Mart combined. 
 5. Wal-Mart employs 1.6 million people and is the largest private Employer, and most speak English.
 6. Wal-Mart is the largest company in the history of the World. 
 7. Wal-Mart now sells more food than Kroger & Safeway combined, and keep in mind they did this in only 15           years. 
 8. During this same period, 31 supermarket chains sought bankruptcy.
 9. Wal-Mart now sells more food than any other store in the world.
 10. Wal-Mart has approx 3,900 stores in the USA of which 1,906 are Super Centers; this is 1,000 more than                it had 5 Years ago.
 11. This year 7.2 billion different purchasing experiences will occur At a Wal-Mart store. (Earth's population            is approximately 6.5 Billion.)
 12. 90% of all Americans live within 15 miles of a Wal-Mart.
 
You may think that I am complaining, but I am really laying the ground work for suggesting that MAYBE we should hire the guys who run Wal-Mart to Fix the economy.

 This should be read and understood by all Americans
 
 Democrats, Republicans, EVERYONE!!
 To President Obama and all 535 voting members of the Legislature,
 It is now official you are ALL corrupt morons:

The U.S. Post Service was established in 1775. You have had 234 years to get it right and it is broke. 
Social Security was established in 1935. You have had 74 years to get it right and it is broke.
Fannie Mae was established in 1938. You have had 71 years to get it right and it is broke.
War on Poverty started in 1964. You have had 45 years to get it right; $1 trillion of our money is confiscated each year and transferred to "the poor" and they only want more.
Medicare and Medicaid were established in 1965. You have had 44 years to get it right and they are broke. Freddie Mac was established in 1970. You have had 39 years to get it right and it is broke.
The Department of Energy was created in 1977 to lessen our dependence on foreign oil. It has ballooned to 16,000 employees with a budget of $24 billion a year and we import more oil than ever before. You had 32 years to get it right and it is an abysmal failure.

You have FAILED in every "government service" you have shoved down our throats while overspending our tax dollars. AND YOU WANT AMERICANS TO BELIEVE YOU CAN BE TRUSTED WITH A GOVERNMENT-RUN HEALTH CARE SYSTEM?? Are you serious???
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Editor's post: Every time I think District 1 County Councilman Norman Dorn cannot top his display of  ignorance, he proves me wrong. I wonder how someone so stupid can even find his way to the County Council chambers without being helped by someone with the IQ of a tree stump. (All apologies to the tree stumps of the world.)
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My daughter recently registered for the CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) program at Piedmont Tech in Edgefield, which is required before enrolling in their nursing program. When she registered, they told her that the courses would be held in Greenwood. She found out two weeks ago, the program (a three week course) is in Laurens, SC. She has had to make numerous trips to Laurens to get her required testing, etc, and will have to stay in a hotel during the upcoming three week course. So, aside from the program enrollment costs, she now gets to pay for the lodging, food, and gas expenses, all because of very poor communication. Shame on you PTC for giving incorrect information to an eager student just to get an enrollment.
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RE:  Bettis'  great things!!!
Lets find him a luggage sale so he can pack his bags and get out of town. Hope he finds another town that needs a man of his brilliance.
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Editor's note: Two comments on the same subject

Excuse me...but if you will check...Pottery Sales and displays are held at least once  a year, and sometimes twice, in the fall and spring at the Pottery Center, located at the PTC Center IN EDGEFIELD (as well as Greenwood).  The next one is coming up on Wednesday, April 18!

I bought several pieces of beautiful pottery in Edgefield at Piedmont Tec at the Annual Sale around Christmas.  There is another sale coming up soon.

Editor's note: Perhaps I should have been more clear, the "Annual sale" that is advertised by PTC is always held in Greenwood. They have never advertised an event in Edgefield County with Edgefield Daily, but always advertises the events in Greenwood.
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I was at the (county council) meeting (Tuesday night) and I'd like to know how they can give money to PT (Piedmont Tech) when we haven't gotten a raise in years?  Why do county employees always get (rear ended)? I see that we don't matter anymore and I will be looking for a another job. (Deleted)
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Does anyone have a link to the topless charade in  the state of Maine ,they marched to Be seen,then were angry when they were,go figure

Editor's note: We would not publish links to nude photos regardless of who published them. Isn't there enough porn on the internet without seeking out a few topless "protesters"?
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(County Councilman Rodney) Ashcraft has done a good job representing us. I don't like the (BS) that is being said about Mr. Mims but I still dont' see why he (Ashcraft) should be kicked out for doing a good job. Just my 2cents worth.
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To all that is complaining about the economy is getting worse and worser, please read the bible. The Bible clearly states that all these things will come to pass BEFORE the end of the world. We all got to pray and watch, must be obedient to the word, no hating , cheating, lying and the other commandments will play a big part on how severe things get for us. Pray your spirit up day in and day out, so that you can be ready for anything that we will have to face in the future.  The end is coming
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This is insignificant compared to the other issues you seem to be dealing with, but does anyone know what became of Bridgett Williams and Trent Butler - remember they did the evening news until a few months
ago...Augusta

Editor's note: I do not have information on this at this time. Off hand I would imagine it is a result of ownership changes.
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Barney Fwank.  Queer in more ways than one.
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Editor's post: Concerning a recent comment sent in about a claimed fundraiser held for Scott Mims: The hostess, Ms. Glenn, confirmed that she held a gathering to welcome newcomers to Edgefield and not a fundraiser for Mr. Mims. She stated she did not know Mr. Mims and would not hold such an event as a county employee and wanted to clear up any misinformation that may come from the comment posted by a reader. 

In another matter, it has now been revealed that PTC did not ask for the $43,000 they recived last year, they requested $150,000 knowing full well the county is in worse shape this year than last year. You just have to love the compassion these people have for the taxpayers of Edgefield County, they demand and we should just cough it up because they said so.

Having a child that attended PTC for a semester (until it was found to be cheaper to go to Aiken Tech) I say if they want to close it down, so be it. Maybe the county can buy the building and place government offices there and sell off the money pit known as the Calliham property.

Not only that, but look at what they do - the only thing based in Edgefield is the pottery classes and when they hold their annual sale and display it is held in Greenwood, not Edgefield.
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It is concerning to see the financial state of Edgefield county. With property values dropping, and thus tax assessments lower (or should be), not a lot of opportunities for sales tax revenue etc. it doesn't look good for the future. The decision to cut non profits is interesting. Does that mean there won't be money given to the $70,000 dollar statue or the Thompkins library? Maybe that is good if we are tightening our belts on things that are not necessities. I think we need to think about our needs and not our wants or our pet projects. Things like ambulances, jobs etc are needs, not wants. It is time this county started to prioritize what is important to all the citizens. I applaud the new administrator for taking the hard stands and making some wise decisions. It will be interesting to see how all of this works out.
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County Council meeting will be filled with everyone screaming - give me my due.  Every non-profit is important to Edgefield County.  They all have economic and quality of life value, some more than others.  Here is the real issue just as last budget year, revenue is dropping and costs are rising.  Hummm just like our personal incomes.  You see there really are people who have lost jobs, homes, families are hurting.  This is the real world we live in today.  Instead of fussing because funding is being cut help find a solution.  At least this council is trying not to just keep increasing the taxes.  That is for another year.  Stay tuned.
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Lindsey "Gomez Romero" Graham must have been a slow learner in school.  He is at his amnesty gig again.  His next bid for re-election CANNOT come soon enough.  It appears he is all alone this time though.
 
Everyone needs to call his office or email and let him know how we feel.  NO AMNESTY !
 
Immigration effort lacks 2nd backer from GOP - Washington Times
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Re:"Can anyone tell me where i can find a Ebonics Dictionary."

You can go to http://www.urbandictionary.com/ and find almost anything you want at this site. Its pretty good. Just thought I would help out.
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Re: Ebonics Dictionary: First I would like to say there's no E.B. Dictionary, but if I find one I will mail it to you. I think that you need it for yourself, and shame to tell the public, since you can not understand but two little simple words.
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since the mayor of Edgefield has so much money to give away, why don't he give  the money
to tech, instead of to the county for the new building?????????
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Dummercrats - Ga. Rep says island of Guam might "tip over" and "capsize" due to population.
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Who is Barney Fwank?  He is one of the DemocRATS representing you in congress.  Do you wonder why we are in this mess?  Read the entire article and you will understand.
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Dana Loesch and Wayne Allyn Root (Libertarian V-Pres candidate, 2008) said on Larry King that besides tax and spending issues, the Tea Party wanted to repeal the Social Security Act. Does the editor agree with this aspect of the grass roots, Tea Party movement?

Editor's note: First, they never said the TEA Party wanted to repeal Social Security, they said they, individually, agreed with the suggestion by Mr. King. Having said that, I would ask what Social Security? There is no money left. As of this month SS is paying out more than it is taking in and will only grow deeper in debt just like all government "entitlements". Congress has raided the so-called "trust fund" and left behind worthless IOU's. Meanwhile Obama and the Democrats have created another "entitlement" (ObamaCare) that the country can't afford. Where will the insanity end?
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Re Post: Heard Scott Mims had a "coming out" party hosted by Bettis and girlfriend aka mistress of the archives.

Can you say hateful? This was an obvious ploy by someone to make candidate Mims look bad. I don't like or appreciate nasty campaigns. Stick to the facts!
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Re: Bettis, what great things has he done besides build a large motel to reap in more money. He killed the Food Lion coming to Edgefield because it would destroy the looks of his no-tell-motel. He screwed up Mount Vintage by getting greedy. Have you seen anything useful coming here that he has put the kibosh on? If it doesn't line his pockets, then it's no good for Edgefield County.
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Editor's post: I was asked (several times) about the six comments disallowed on Friday and wanted to make it clear that there were multiple candidates covered in the comments. Three were directed at Dist. 1 County Councilman Norman Dorn, one towards County Councilman Monroe Kneece, one towards Dist 2 challenger Scott Mims, and one towards Dist 2 Councilman Rodney Ashcraft. The reasons for the omissions were sent to those submitting comments and none submitted an edited response.
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I enjoy keeping up with the news of Edgefield County via your publication. 

What is the possibility of expanding your coverage to Saluda County?  There’s absolutely NO news coverage there unless someone writes an article and submits it to the local paper (and I use the word ‘tongue in cheek’) for publication.

Editor's note: You never know what the future may hold.
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Why does everyone love to bring Bettis down.  Ya'll must be sitting at home, and because you can't make something good of yourselves you gotta bring someone else down that has made something of themselves.  Bettis has done nothing to Edgefield but improved it, and trust me if it wasn't for Bettis, Edgefield wouldn't be NEAR what it is today. Also, this whole Scott Mims thing is a bunch of bull.  All you wanna do is talk about how you heard this and you heard that. Well before you go and post something about what you HEARD, how bout get your facts straight.  I happen to know Scott Mims, and he is a great guy who does nothing but also helps this community for the positive, so dont talk about him unless you know things for a fact. So if anyone has a whole bunch of stuff to write about "what they HEARD", and how much they HATE Edgefield and some of the people that do good for the community, if you don't like it that much, how bout just do us a favor and move away.
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RE: Ok, just calm down and have another glass of Kool Aid.

I have sat down and had a glass of Kool Aid, and to your response that ''Barack Obama is the best thing that has happened to America in the last 100 years''....I still just want to simply say that you are an idiot.
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In response to the poster re the census form.  I also received one about 10 days ago - filled it out and mailed it in the next day.  Yesterday (April 1) I received a second form. When I called the phone# to see if I should discard it, etc., the recording said that if they haven't received your 1st form by April 9, they will send a second one.  April 9???? and it's received on April 1!  Also, said to fill out the second form and send it back in and you would not be counted twice.  Another example of our government at work.
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Can anyone tell me where i can find a Ebonics Dictionary. I need it so i can understand what Osama Obama and his "Democrats" are talking about. the only two word i can make out is Tillion and Dollars, and everytime he say it they follow other. 
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No wonder we can't get good people to run for public office. It opens the door for people to post lies and use it to get revenge on people they may have a beef with and oh yea they can do it the cowards way by not signing there comment. Sorry Scott looks like someone has it in for you overall e daily could be a great news source for the county but wandering minds needs to go

Editor's note: If the Wandering Minds was not available, where would you voice your opinions? Every news media has a similar forum, why is it that when it involves Edgefield County or Edgefield Daily it is a horrible thing?
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These boys sure nailed it.
 
YouTube - "You Picked a Fine Time to Lead Us, Barack" by Jonathan McWhite
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It gets worse and worse.

http://www.thefoxnation.com/business/2010/04/02/obama-plans-levy-internet-tax
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What next?  Maybe a Presidential pardon.

http://www.judicialwatch.org/blog/2010/apr/holder-helps-illegal-alien-gangbangers-charged-murder
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Editor's post: I know politics in Edgefield County is a full contact sport. I can already see this election cycle is going to get much worse before it gets better and I ask that you keep your comments clean if you want them posted. Six comments were rejected because they went to far. 

Help me help you supporting your candidate by obeying the rules as stated above.
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I am glad to see there are citizens in the community willing to step up and challenge the "business as usual" councilmen.  Now if the people they are to represent will step up to the challenge and GO VOTE.  If you really want the county to grow, select the best representative you can find.  We need real men and women not puppets.  I for one will be remembering the votes cast in the past and vote accordingly.  I hope everyone will.
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What an intolerant bunch of bullies and bigots the demonrat party has become. If you don't fall in their goose-stepping line, you will suffer the same fate as Sarah Palin, Glenn Beck or any other American who refuses to blindly follow the "Messiah". I will not be intimidated into following the Obamadoctrine. The last time I checked this is America 2010, not Germany 1934. "We the people" are not going to be muscled by a bunch of thugs posing as a political party. Morons who aren't even smart enough to articulate WHY we should join their party of deceit. No, they just visit the same lefty blogs to cut and paste the same tired lies. Boring. Unintelligent. Intolerant. The new face of the demonrat party.
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Re:  Did you know there is a group that started a coffee party? It just shows that these people do not know the significance of tea and taxes in our history.

The statement above taken from a post yesterday just shows that the person who wrote does not know the significance of coffee. The colonists protested the tax on tea, so they boycotted drinking tea, and instead drank coffee. This is one reason why coffee gained in popularity as a morning beverage in the colonies and even today.

Editor's note: Coffee Party founder Annabel Park is actually an Obama operative and the "coffee party" is not a "grassroots" organization but yet another Obama astro-turf to counter real citizens standing up for their God given rights.
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Effective Immediately:
All classes held at the Edgefield County Center for Summer and Fall have been removed from the Schedule.  As such you will not be able to register any students for classes being held at the Center other than Pottery. 

This action is a consequence of the Edgefield County Council not including operating funding for the Center in their budget.  As we are now registering for Summer and Fall term we do not want to register students for classes there. 

This is what happens when we do not get the support from the county we need.  What happened to the importance of educating our citizens?  Does the county administrator and council not see how important education is to the  future growth of our  county. Piedmont Technical College has offered a great asset and drawing card to our community by establishing  a community college right here in our own home town.  As citizens of our county and leaders of our community, I ask that you voice your concerns with the county not supporting a college education.

Editor's note: The purported release of the cancellation of classes stated above has not been confirmed as coming from PCT. However, if true, who would support keeping classes for a hobby ongoing while removing educational classes and claiming the removal of "educational classes" is related to the county budget cuts?

If PCT Edgefield is concerned about higher education of students, those signing up to play in the mud should be the ones cut, not those trying to further their education. If the directive is true, it looks far worse upon those running PCT than it does on the Edgefield County Administrator or the County Council.

The county cannot provide funds to replace aging patrol cars for the Edgefield County Sheriff's Deputies. I'd prefer deputies having the equipment they need to do their job to protect all citizens than a handfull of retired people having something to do in their spare time.
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HOW TO BEGIN EACH DAY WITH A POSITIVE OUTLOOK  
    1. Open a new file in your computer.     
    2. Name it 'Barack Obama'.     
    3. Send it to the Recycle Bin.     
    4. Empty the Recycle Bin..     
    5. Your PC will ask you: 'Do you really want to get rid of 'Barack
Obama?'     
    6. Firmly Click 'Yes'     
    7. Feel better?
     
    GOOD! - Tomorrow we'll do Nancy Pelosi !     
    And remember
     
    'A people that values it's privileges above it principles, soon loses both.'  - Dwight Eisenhower
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Steven Turner can you say anger management? What a jerk!
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Heard Scott Mims had a "coming out" party hosted by Bettis and girlfriend aka mistress of the archives. I heard Piglet brought the honey. Was Mickey there too?  I wonder how Scott -pinocchio- likes his strings. Maybe if he could tell the truth about the school board and the hospital board he could be a "Real Boy."
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Now that they have shoved the health care tax grab down our throats they will be working on Cap and Tax on energy, illegal amnesty and GUN CONTROL. Total control of the sheep is the goal. Watch this clip and remember, Obama's Sec. of State, Hillary Clinton is about to sign a treaty which pertains to small arms control.  It will bypass any debate or vote in congress and effectively eliminate the 2nd. amendment which allows American citizens to bear arms. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDMeDmV0ufU
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Politics is the craziest thing.  You truly never know what (or who(m?)) to believe.  South Carolina is a great example of the politics of the surreal.  But that’s OK.  The thing is, the voters – citizens – are the ones getting punked.

Election years are the most delightful part of the carnival of the farcical.  Accusations both subtle and .. not so, whip around the state at hypersonic speed.  Rumors are de rigueur in Palmetto State politics and shenanigans the etiquette of choice.  For example, we may be seeing classic South Carolina high jinks in the race for State Superintendent of Education.
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Please come out and vote in the June primary.  Please vote for Albert Talbert and Byron Robinson. One of the three stooges KNEECE is out and it is time to boot out the other two stooges BRIGHT AND DORN.
Blackwell and Ashcraft have both done an excellent job and need to stay to be able to make needed changes for our county.
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I now know why we are running out of money.  Perfect example of government waste.  Received the census mailed March 15th and the first question was how many people are living in the home on April 1st.  According to my calendar today is April 1st.  You guessed it, today in the mail I received another census form stating a form had been sent to me and I must fill it out (it is the law).  Wouldn't you think someone would wait until after the required April 1st date before sending another form.  And they think they can deal with health care and student loans.  I can't wait to see what other intelligent thing they will do.  At this rate we will all be broke before the end of summer.  I prefer to share and redistribute my own wealth thank you.
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"To the person that wrote Barack Obama is the best thing that has happened to America in the last 100 years....I just simply want to say that you are an idiot."

Ok, just calm down and have another glass of koolaid.  I would like to see your rebuttal to ANY of the comments presented in the piece.  But convince me with facts please, if you have any. Don't simply resort to associating me with the Democrats that are in control currently.  I emphatically deny any connection.

Editor's note: I believe the poster you refer to was agreeing with you unless I misunderstand your comment.
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New York Times economic columnist Paul Krugman and Obama supporter says "Death Panels" will "save a lot of money". I thought there we'rent any "death panels"---- just like there wasn't any government funded abortions in Obamacare. Then why did he sign an exec order to stop it if they weren't in the bill? THEY ARE LIARS!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Poisoned dogs, Beech Creek Rd. is in Saluda Co.
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Correction-it is not the Repub party of tea, it is the Tea Party. Did you know there is a group that started a coffee party? It just shows that these people do not know the significance of tea and taxes in our history. I just have to chuckle. Also, the comment about fear-you bet real Americans are fearful. They are afraid of losing their country and all that it means. How do you turn a blind eye to the criminal, unconstitutional activities going on in this current administration? Either they don't know what the Constitution actually says or they don't care. Again, maybe it is a lack of knowledge about American history. Also, as far as a false sense of safety under President Bush-gee, I don't remember any other attacks on our soil under his leadership. I did feel safe because I was. This President just goes around apologizing and showing how weak he is as a leader-doesn't make me feel one bit safe. Now with Iran's new capability I really don't feel safe. Yet he just keeps insulting Israel. What a guy.
 
The "violence" with the Tea Party may be a few fringe people but not the group as a whole. Some of these accusations are unsubstantiated and may have been instigated by the other side. They have to discredit the real Americans in some way or another. After all, the real core of this country stands in the way of their agenda. President Bush was attacked and attacked by liberals with very hateful things. Maybe people forget that. He is a class act though-he didn't have to keep making speeches to defend himself.
 
If this administration is so great and doing such great things for the country, why does Obama have to keep talking and talking and talking trying to justify it all? Shouldn't we be seeing the results? Actually that is the problem, we are seeing the results but unfortunately the results are bad for us, good for his agenda.
The people of this country are not stupid and Obama and crew have awakened a sleeping giant.
 
This is America, founded on specific principles. We need to get back to the real core of what this country was founded on. Right now we have people in office just doing whatever they want and thinking they are above the rule of law. That is scary.
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Its amazing what people post on facebook. Some tell what they are feeling, some say what they are doing, some post  funny links.. But Steven Turner (removed) along with a raging post about this horrible ordeal.
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Lawmakers could hire 30 new classroom teachers with the money. Instead, they'll pay the salaries of 10 non-teaching high-dollar bureaucrats. The same bureaucrats who worked to lower standards for student achievement. All in the name of "accountability."

http://www.voiceforschoolchoice.com/2010/03/31/1-4-million-set-to-be-wasted-on-eoc/
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Proof is in the photos..... Take a look at Obama showing up in with the troops and Bush showing up with the troops. Who supports who? I love it!!!
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Obama Corrected by Congressman Rep.Randy Forbes This one is a "keeper" and needs to be sent around the world!  Click on the link and watch.  It is very good. WE NEED MORE MEN LIKE THIS IN THE CONGRESS! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpQOCvthw-o
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I applaud the recent loosening of oil drilling restrictions off the eastern coast of the US. We should start drilling off the coast of SC and if we want to create more jobs, we need to build one or two oil refineries. We should locate one in Mount Pleasant (James Island, or Folly Beach would do) and another either on Lake Murray or in Edgefield County along the Savannah River. These two would require pipelines to be built, but think of the job creation and revenue possibilities.

Editor's note:
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We live in the Westside area and voted for Mr. Ashcraft. He’s done good and I can’t complain and will vote for him again. Other people in the Westside need to get out and vote because Edgefield has taken over our district. If Mr. Ashcraft is reelected the new district lines would put the WESTSIDE district back in control of the WESTSIDE and not EDGEFIELD! That finger that runs through Edgefield would be gone when the districts are redrawn in 2011 because he doesn’t live in Edgefield. That would put Edgefield in the other district and keep the DEMONcrats like Norman Dorn out of there. 
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I don't know why you were "taken aback" that the local papers weren't at the budget meeting. They sit back and steal (Edgefield Daily's) reports. DUH!
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After the network announced that Sarah Palin would host a special Thursday called "Real American Stories" -- featuring interviews with LL Cool J, Toby Keith and other celebrities -- the rapper and country singer both hit back claiming they were lying.

"Fox lifted an old interview I gave in 2008 to someone else & are misrepresenting to the public in order to promote Sarah Palins Show. WOW," he tweeted.

Likewise, Toby Keith never sat down with Sarah Palin, Keith's spokesman told HifFix. "We were never contacted by Fox," Keith's spokesman said. "I have no idea what interview it's taken from. They're promoting this like it's a brand new interview."

Fox News responded Wednesday morning, saying they would cut the footage of LL Cool J (aka James Todd Smith) from the special. Keith's old interview is still slated to run.

"Real American Stories features uplifting tales about overcoming adversity and we believe Mr. Smith's interview fit that criteria," a network spokesperson told TVNewser. "However, as it appears that Mr. Smith does not want to be associated with a program that could serve as an inspiration to others, we are cutting his interview from the special and wish him the best with his fledgling acting career."
web posted April 1, 2010

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CNN on Nancy Pelosi

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=A6_xgKWzhRw
web posted April 1, 2010

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Obama, Clinton fundraiser admits $292 million fraud and I bet not a penny of this money went to the Obama campaign. Well, of course not.

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE62H4LN20100318
web posted April 1, 2010

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