There is but one Fayette Political Graveyard...and Lawyer McNally is about to be buried.

Do you not realize these people have served our county for more than 20 years purely by donation of their time. They DO NOT get paid for doing what they do. If you have such a problem with someone giving their own time to better your county, then why don't you volunteer YOUR OWN DAMN TIME. But you won't, cause you're just going to sit back and critize because your are too high and mighty to give back to your county for FREE, unlike these men who gave their time for YEARS, without asking for anything in return.

You forgot one small part in that rant of yours: And they quit the job to serve a political purpose.

If the job was so important, why would they leave it to make a purely POLITICAL point? After all, if the job is so important, why not stay on to serve the citizens of this county? I, for one, am glad to see them go!

Maybe they can now serve on Greg Dunn's backyard pool board, they have earned that spot!

Why would anyone volunteer to serve on a committee nobody even knows exist?

Before volunteering for anything, one needs to be informed about the demands made on one’s time and the qualifications needed.

Old pols keep all that information to themselves, and then appoint each other to positions which help them keep their finger in the pie, i.e., keep current on the goings-on in government and upcoming opportunities for themselves and their friends. They’re always the first to know about opportunities, say, for an engineering consultant or contractor. Then they pass on the information.

Even when the public is informed about the availability of certain positions, the announcement is most often a legal formality with no meaning. In response to a legal ad in the Fayette County legal organ about a position to be filled by the grand jury, I once talked to the clerk of superior court, who told me the plan was to re-appoint the incumbents and that the announcement had been published simply because the law required it. The suggestion was that I should not waste my time and humiliate myself by volunteering.

The vast majority of political appointments are like that. No one looks for citizens who are interested and qualified. Cronyism reigns supreme, and that’s why I referred to the Water Committee as a graveyard for old political hacks. Until today, I had never heard of it, and I still don’t know what it does, how often it meets, and what qualifications its members should possess, but I’d be willing to bet they don’t call for anybody to be a veterinarian.

Hmmm... kind of like what the new commissioners are doing with Chris Venice's job....not advertising it, I mean.

Many on here would have you believe that Fayette County has been the most poorly managed entity in the State of Georgia. They want change, and they want it now. I'm not sure exactly who/what they want Fayette to emulate (they fail to address that), but rest assured, they want change. I personally think they are being short sighted.

Yeah, it doesn't make any sense. We've enjoyed the best quality of life of any county in this state, and yet they are still complaining. They keep referring to the "old corrupt guard." I didn't know we had an "old corrupt guard." If they are referring to people like George Patton or Bill McNally, well, these two people are responsible for bringing us all the positive things in this community we enjoy today. Seems like they are throwing the baby out with the bath water.

Or, you might be banned.
This is Cal's website and he has rules that we agreed to follow. He doesn't allow 'cussin or personal attacks.

Who picked a peck of pickled peppers .... isn't he?

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Peter promised pretty public policy, pledging proper planning pertaining to palliative property payment and pork relief, pursuing parsimonius planning but instead he and Greg Dunn spanked the taxpayers with a double whammy assessment and mill rate increase in August of 2001. Can you say RINO ?

(Notice to Lawaboveall: Save your canned nonsense that the State of Georgia made you raise our taxes.)

Pfiefer is Dunn's parrot.

Or did you mean "Sock Puppet"?

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"That man was Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney Scott Ballard".

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Git Real, how about get a life? You and your partners-in-crime(tonto, tortuga what's his name & others) spend all your days blogging on this website. Is this your whole life? Do you ever leave your house? Do you work for a living? You sound very bitter....I don't trust the opinion of anyone who spends each day spouting off a bunch of bile over the internet! You need help.

I see that you're in the queue.

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are you lurking out there?

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Caution - The Surgeon General has determined that constant blogging is an addiction that can cause a sedentary life style.

I have to log off. Just wait around for Git. I think you like this website anyway.

What are you doing here if everyone is so bad??
Git needs to get a life? Git bitter? You are too funny! I can't wait to see Git brush you off.

I actually visit this website to read the news about our fine county. Really, now that I am here down in the mud with you bloggers, it is kind of fun.

I just showered to get the Arkansas dust off of me.

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was going on vacation either tonight or tomorrow, you might have to wait.

I yam what I yam...Popeye

That's too bad because I would have whooped him! He doesn't seem like an intellectual giant, if you know what I mean.

what's your beef about Git anyway?
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This is a case of "a hit dog barks". A few nerves have been rubbed the wrong way due to myself and several others on here calling a few political hacks to task. The good ole boys hate it when some renegade exposes them for what the are.

Characters like HC come and go. You know what? Before we give this character much attention perhaps it should be insisted on that it comes up with some sort of catchy avatar before we give it any credence.

**** GIT REAL TOUGH ON CRIME ****

"That man was Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney Scott Ballard".

CLICK HERE FOR THE REST OF THE STORY

I like the idea. Kind of legitimizes them a little, if that is possible. We should make it a rule.

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Post an avatar or be ignored. Every time we see a poster without an avatar we need to confront them about it. It'll be the "regulars" own little joke as we all hammer someone like Grif Guy of HC when they come on. It's too late for HC because it's onto us but down the road it could get funny as all "git out".

BTW... Welcome home. The closest I ever get to Little Rock is on I-40 and I'm trying to minimize my time there. For a multitude of reasons.

**** GIT REAL TOUGH ON CRIME ****

"That man was Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney Scott Ballard".

CLICK HERE FOR THE REST OF THE STORY

Let the corus begin... Are we there yet, Are we there yet, Are we there yet.....

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I told my kids last night, after they told me this 5 hour drive was nothing, that I didn't thing they were capable of not muttering those words.

**** GIT REAL TOUGH ON CRIME ****

"That man was Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney Scott Ballard".

CLICK HERE FOR THE REST OF THE STORY

Arkansas' license plate motto is "The Natural State". I'll let your imagination run with that.

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Caution - The Surgeon General has determined that constant blogging is an addiction that can cause a sedentary life style.

if you think you got the goods. We'll stand around and watch the humiliation --- yours.

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Caution - The Surgeon General has determined that constant blogging is an addiction that can cause a sedentary life style.

you better bring your best game
I yam what I yam...Popeye

I'll try my best!

around the bush tell us how you really feel, you sound a little bitter yourself.

I yam what I yam...Popeye

some other elected official's wife.

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He/She is too scared to wait around for Git.

This is like throwing bait in the shark tank. Seems that I have hit a nerve.

Let's see.... first it was Grif Guy, then you guys sent Timmy Tim, Then JoyB, and now I get some character calling himself the Honest Citizen. I guess the Ballard family is really taking this political accountability thing personally.

This is like throwing bait in the shark tank. Seems that I have hit a nerve.

Chuckle.... I think I'm the one who hit the nerve.

Anyways, HC... I appreciate your wanting to pick a fight with me next. Rest assured I'm up for the game. But, I ask that you keep in mind that I've officially started my vacation so you will get my attention as time will allow.

One thing you can do to save us all a little time is to give us all a bit of a heads up as to which direction or "offended political hack" you would like to defend.

Talk later. I've got a blog to start so I can save a threatening post that I received last night. Seems like ole Git is starting to get a physical threat or two.

Until later HC.... Kisses to you!

**** GIT REAL TOUGH ON CRIME ****

"That man was Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney Scott Ballard".

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Enjoy the time with the family.

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Later... gotta pack. Mrs. Real says.... TIME'S UP.

Catch you in few.

**** GIT REAL TOUGH ON CRIME ****

"That man was Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney Scott Ballard".

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Git- give credit where credit is due. That comment about "choking on his prison food" was humorous.

Vacation or not, Git, there's wifi everywhere so your excused absence is politely declined. Besides, Tug is waiting.

BTW--- why the silence from SWMBO and Lawyersaboveall ?

Amen Beautiful Day. She made me present my case and jump through hoops and then she disappears. That's the 3rd time she's made me spend hours jumping through hoops to prove a point.

SWMBO... I love you dear, but enough is enough. You've jilted me.

Wi-Fi..... Hmmm...... let's see. Ride my Water Harley or blog on the Citizen. Blog on the Citizen it is. I'll make time for the Water Harley and keep up my responsibilities here on the Citizen.

Being a moderator is never ending job, if you know what I mean.

BTW.... "choking on his prison food" was an awesome statement. How about the one referring to the "stupid prayer group". That oughta stir the deacons up.

**** GIT REAL TOUGH ON CRIME ****

"That man was Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney Scott Ballard".

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Sorry, bud. I've been under a mound of work and haven't had a chance to get to the blogs all week other than to read your very impressive post. Really, you made a good case. Are you sure you aren't a trial lawyer?

I'm not ignoring you but I have been thinking about your post. I'll try to get back to you by mid-week (if my stinkin', cheap employer doesn't have me doing the work of any more croney hires that shoulda been fired looong ago). GRRRRRRR!!!

Anyway, just give me a few more days and I'll respond.

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If you and I are always in agreement, one of us is likely armed and dangerous.

if my stinkin', cheap employer doesn't have me doing the work of any more croney hires that shoulda been fired looong ago). GRRRRRRR!!!

The good ones always bear the brunt. Don't we?

Glad that post didn't scare you off. I was getting ticked because you challenged me and I was stupid enough to go spend the time putting all that together. Now for your bill. At $200 per hour that'll be $915.00. I too round up in 15 minute increments.

Hang in there dear lady. Our jobs do that to us from time to time. I'm blessed to be in a lull for a few weeks.

Oh... thanks for the compliment. You're alright for a Democrat.

**** GIT REAL TOUGH ON CRIME ****

"That man was Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney Scott Ballard".

CLICK HERE FOR THE REST OF THE STORY

Pray for the Deacons there....There is a mighty schism at First Baptist there and poor Mr. Ballard, Sr., is the Parlimentarian. Pray for him too. I'll pray for SWMBO too as a matter of fact.

Enough said. What an awful situation.

**** GIT REAL TOUGH ON CRIME ****

"That man was Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney Scott Ballard".

CLICK HERE FOR THE REST OF THE STORY

Git? What has he done to you?

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Naw, we're just having fun. It's kind of a slow night. This is kind of a little community here.

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Caution - The Surgeon General has determined that constant blogging is an addiction that can cause a sedentary life style.

Could be, you back from the land of Clinton?

I yam what I yam...Popeye

Absolutely. I even showered already!

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Caution - The Surgeon General has determined that constant blogging is an addiction that can cause a sedentary life style.

So, is this a one-time post or will there be more?

Well, I guess it was a drive-by posting after all.

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Caution - The Surgeon General has determined that constant blogging is an addiction that can cause a sedentary life style.