Comments on: Open Thread http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/ Blog-Fu for Prince William, Manassas and Manassas Park politics. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:18:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.3 By: Anonymous http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86237 Anonymous Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:34:20 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86237 yes...and Grayson has such a mastery of the English language ...I bet he's a good dancer too. yes…and Grayson has such a mastery of the English language …I bet he’s a good dancer too.

]]> By: Frightened http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86229 Frightened Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:37:37 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86229 I wish that all the liberals who are wanting higher taxes would just donate the money that would be spent on taxes to charity clinics and hospitals for the poor. Oh wait, liberals don't actually want to pay taxes, they want other people to pay taxes. I greatly fear for our nation. When the majority of people aren't paying taxes, why not just pass taxes for other people to pay. It's scary. I wish that all the liberals who are wanting higher taxes would just donate the money that would be spent on taxes to charity clinics and hospitals for the poor. Oh wait, liberals don’t actually want to pay taxes, they want other people to pay taxes.
I greatly fear for our nation. When the majority of people aren’t paying taxes, why not just pass taxes for other people to pay. It’s scary.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86223 Anonymous Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:21:20 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86223 Thank you Grayson, at last someone with an education that understands what they read. Thank you Grayson, at last someone with an education that understands what they read.

]]> By: FormerCOMemployee http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86218 FormerCOMemployee Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:26:37 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86218 Grayson, where on this blog up until the racist comment by Fran did anyone make that accusation? In fact the main accusation is the people on this blog have wanted him replaced because they are former Stoffregan supporters. Try again, Hill supporters support him because he is honorable and if you want another sheriff, then get a candidate that isn't a crook and run against him. If your candidate is better than Hill i would even vote for him. the problem is all the Hill haters have is alot of outlandish accusations and have yet to put any reasons why Hill is so bad, except you Grayson, in your last post, which in my eye makes you a better person then Fran or anonymous. good people can disagree, all I can say is put up a real candidate and let them fight it out and the better man will win. But putting up a man that sold badges, FACT, alienated the Chief of Police, FACT, asked for more deputies for courtroom security when his men were out performing duties they were not mandated to do, fact, will not ever win an election against Sheriff Hill. But again, Grayson, thank you for at least putting up a very legitimate concerns with Hill, unlike other people on here. However, I am not quite sure about the leadership skills issue you have. Could you please explain? Grayson, where on this blog up until the racist comment by Fran did anyone make that accusation? In fact the main accusation is the people on this blog have wanted him replaced because they are former Stoffregan supporters. Try again, Hill supporters support him because he is honorable and if you want another sheriff, then get a candidate that isn’t a crook and run against him. If your candidate is better than Hill i would even vote for him. the problem is all the Hill haters have is alot of outlandish accusations and have yet to put any reasons why Hill is so bad, except you Grayson, in your last post, which in my eye makes you a better person then Fran or anonymous. good people can disagree, all I can say is put up a real candidate and let them fight it out and the better man will win. But putting up a man that sold badges, FACT, alienated the Chief of Police, FACT, asked for more deputies for courtroom security when his men were out performing duties they were not mandated to do, fact, will not ever win an election against Sheriff Hill. But again, Grayson, thank you for at least putting up a very legitimate concerns with Hill, unlike other people on here. However, I am not quite sure about the leadership skills issue you have. Could you please explain?

]]> By: Grayson http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86217 Grayson Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:05:51 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86217 As you read this thread there are several reasons for replacing Sheriff Hill. Our sheriff lacks leadership skills, he has a bigger staff but doesn’t know how to use them wisely, he provides less service to the county but cost the taxpayer $2.7 million more a year, the Sheriff’s Office under Sheriff Hill does so little it is not worth talking about, Sheriff Hill is Chief Deane’s puppet, he doesn’t care about the community he just wants a check. It is sad that Sheriff Hill’s handful of supporter can only come up with it is the color of his skin is the reason some people would like to see him replaced As you read this thread there are several reasons for replacing Sheriff Hill. Our sheriff lacks leadership skills, he has a bigger staff but doesn’t know how to use them wisely, he provides less service to the county but cost the taxpayer $2.7 million more a year, the Sheriff’s Office under Sheriff Hill does so little it is not worth talking about, Sheriff Hill is Chief Deane’s puppet, he doesn’t care about the community he just wants a check. It is sad that Sheriff Hill’s handful of supporter can only come up with it is the color of his skin is the reason some people would like to see him replaced

]]> By: FormerCOMemployee http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86216 FormerCOMemployee Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:44:40 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86216 Thank you Johnson, I was not able to use my dictionary at that time and being as angry as I was, well mistakes happen. I just really thought things had changed in our great country, then people like Fran Kendrick show up and show racism is alive and well! Thank you Johnson, I was not able to use my dictionary at that time and being as angry as I was, well mistakes happen. I just really thought things had changed in our great country, then people like Fran Kendrick show up and show racism is alive and well!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86213 Anonymous Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:21:38 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86213 Hahahaha Fran What Gnarly thinks is not what you should worry about. The sad thing is you just showed everyone on here and what will now be in google searches under your name, what a mixed up, mean old racist you are. Haha too funny. Hahahaha Fran What Gnarly thinks is not what you should worry about. The sad thing is you just showed everyone on here and what will now be in google searches under your name, what a mixed up, mean old racist you are.

Haha too funny.

]]> By: Fran Kendrick http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86199 Fran Kendrick Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:42:53 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86199 That's just fine, Gnarly...who really gives a rat's ass what you think, anyhow? That’s just fine, Gnarly…who really gives a rat’s ass what you think, anyhow?

]]> By: Johnson http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86195 Johnson Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:49:20 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86195 "Facetious". “Facetious”.

]]> By: Gnarly http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86193 Gnarly Tue, 14 Jul 2009 05:13:56 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86193 Well, well.....Fran and her band of Anonymous nobodies (or wannabees) have finally been smoked out. Thanks for showing all who read this blog what was behind all this carping and whining and attacking. You all are RACISTS. There was something not logical about your arguments this entire time....now the ugly truth comes out. I'm not looking at this thread again.....you all make me sick to my stomach. Well, well…..Fran and her band of Anonymous nobodies (or wannabees) have finally been smoked out.

Thanks for showing all who read this blog what was behind all this carping and whining and attacking. You all are RACISTS.

There was something not logical about your arguments this entire time….now the ugly truth comes out.

I’m not looking at this thread again…..you all make me sick to my stomach.

]]> By: FormerCOMemployee http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86192 FormerCOMemployee Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:13:46 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86192 anonymous, you're too stupid to see i was being facious. anonymous, you’re too stupid to see i was being facious.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86191 Anonymous Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:53:51 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86191 "So Fran, why don’t you remain pregnant and barefoot and go take care of your man." FormerCOMemployee, you are a sexist. Take your medication and go back to bed. “So Fran, why don’t you remain pregnant and barefoot and go take care of your man.”

FormerCOMemployee, you are a sexist. Take your medication and go back to bed.

]]> By: FormerCOMemployee http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86188 FormerCOMemployee Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:34:30 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86188 Anonymous, Kiss my a$$. the comment was racist and I will call one out when I see it. I the shoe fits wear it. I am fine with people who can debate their differences. And on occasion comments are made that should not be made such as my earlier one which I apologized for. But there is no place for comments like were used in fran's post. I could be totally wrong, but I am willing to bet that even the Hill haters didn't like that comment. Especially if you ever had evena two minute conversation with the man you would know he is well spoken. So again, kiss my a$$ or get my email from greg and feel free to email me personally. Anonymous, Kiss my a$$. the comment was racist and I will call one out when I see it. I the shoe fits wear it. I am fine with people who can debate their differences. And on occasion comments are made that should not be made such as my earlier one which I apologized for. But there is no place for comments like were used in fran’s post. I could be totally wrong, but I am willing to bet that even the Hill haters didn’t like that comment. Especially if you ever had evena two minute conversation with the man you would know he is well spoken. So again, kiss my a$$ or get my email from greg and feel free to email me personally.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86187 Anonymous Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:56:43 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86187 FormerCOMemployee, you need to take your medication and go back to bed. FormerCOMemployee, you need to take your medication and go back to bed.

]]> By: FormerCOMemployee http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86184 FormerCOMemployee Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:46:49 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86184 Fran Kendrick, your last post showed what a racist bigot you are. I don't use the term lightly since my grandaughter is of mixed race. But That comment was even worse than my earlier one. You should be ashamned of yourself and obviously you have never met the man. In addition, no one on here has stated what the sheriff is supposed to be doing he isn't. the closest thing anyone has mentioned is the fact the sheriff can collect debts to settle civil cases. But what the good anonymous poster failed to mention is weather or not the sheriff is using this ability. Because it would seem to me it would be up to the person who won the civil case to ask the sheriff to assist. Unless someone on here can produce one person who has asked the sheriff for that assistance and was denied, pretty much a moot point. Again, you should be ashamed of yourself and I feel for your children because you are probably teaching them the same racist attitude. Anyone who contributes to a campaign is not necessarily getting anything in return other that the satisfaction of being part of the process. So Fran, why don't you remain pregnant and barefoot and go take care of your man. Anonymous, you again have failed to state what you want Sheriff Hill to do in addition to the mandated duties he is performing. You keep stating get the Sheriff off his ass, but the good Sheriff has remained in one field for many years and has hired good people to run the show. No one person make an organization work. the Sheriff has earned a little down time as long as he keeps good people around him performing the mandated duties as required by law. If you feel he isn't performing his required State mandated duties then I suppose there is a way to file a complaint. Fran Kendrick, your last post showed what a racist bigot you are. I don’t use the term lightly since my grandaughter is of mixed race. But That comment was even worse than my earlier one. You should be ashamned of yourself and obviously you have never met the man. In addition, no one on here has stated what the sheriff is supposed to be doing he isn’t. the closest thing anyone has mentioned is the fact the sheriff can collect debts to settle civil cases. But what the good anonymous poster failed to mention is weather or not the sheriff is using this ability. Because it would seem to me it would be up to the person who won the civil case to ask the sheriff to assist. Unless someone on here can produce one person who has asked the sheriff for that assistance and was denied, pretty much a moot point. Again, you should be ashamed of yourself and I feel for your children because you are probably teaching them the same racist attitude. Anyone who contributes to a campaign is not necessarily getting anything in return other that the satisfaction of being part of the process. So Fran, why don’t you remain pregnant and barefoot and go take care of your man.

Anonymous, you again have failed to state what you want Sheriff Hill to do in addition to the mandated duties he is performing. You keep stating get the Sheriff off his ass, but the good Sheriff has remained in one field for many years and has hired good people to run the show. No one person make an organization work. the Sheriff has earned a little down time as long as he keeps good people around him performing the mandated duties as required by law. If you feel he isn’t performing his required State mandated duties then I suppose there is a way to file a complaint.

]]> By: Fran Kendrick http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86183 Fran Kendrick Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:24:13 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86183 Gnarly, I find you a little amusing, but that's okay. Be assured that I do not care one iota about your background, so don't bother. Further, I have no intention to go door to door in support of any political candidate. Bully for you in your efforts to have Hill elected. This indicates to me and others that you are in the tank so I'm wondering what was in it for you? Certainly, Hill does not have the ability to devote full time campaigning (ergo, it was left up to you) and as for marketing and PR skills, the poor guy can barely put a sentence together and his Ebonics is laughable, so don't even go there. Good for you that you have no need for free bus service to go and get a free lunch, but there are many, many elderly people in this community who DO have needs and your lack of empathy for those in need is astounding. With your kind of qualifications, perhaps YOU should make a run for the office of sheriff. Hill will campaign for you, for sure. Gnarly, I find you a little amusing, but that’s okay. Be assured that I do not care
one iota about your background, so don’t bother. Further, I have no intention to
go door to door in support of any political candidate. Bully for you in your efforts
to have Hill elected. This indicates to me and others that you are in the tank so
I’m wondering what was in it for you? Certainly, Hill does not have the ability to
devote full time campaigning (ergo, it was left up to you) and as for marketing and
PR skills, the poor guy can barely put a sentence together and his Ebonics is
laughable, so don’t even go there.
Good for you that you have no need for free bus service to go and get a free lunch,
but there are many, many elderly people in this community who DO have needs and
your lack of empathy for those in need is astounding. With your kind of qualifications,
perhaps YOU should make a run for the office of sheriff. Hill will campaign for you,
for sure.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86181 Anonymous Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:38:12 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86181 Gnarly, too bad Glendell does not share the same work desire you do. Instead he just wants to spend our money, have a big staff and give us as you heard from several people, very little in return. Maybe you can get Glendell off his ass and do something for the people. Gnarly, too bad Glendell does not share the same work desire you do. Instead he just wants to spend our money, have a big staff and give us as you heard from several people, very little in return. Maybe you can get Glendell off his ass and do something for the people.

]]> By: es_la_ley http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86180 es_la_ley Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:22:53 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86180 Cynic said on 13 Jul 2009 at 2:43 pm: <i>Off Topic</i> Not possible. It's an open thread! :-) <i>On July 11, which this year was Saturday, it was the 205 anniversary of the Hamilton-Burr duel held in NJ. - across the Hudson River from Manhattan, NY.[...]</i> Cool. Dueling is understated. I wonder if we can get the Bladensburg Dueling Grounds opened back up. Congress could thin itself out. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bladensburg_dueling_grounds (dripping sarcasm) Cynic said on 13 Jul 2009 at 2:43 pm:

Off Topic

Not possible. It’s an open thread! :-)

On July 11, which this year was Saturday, it was the 205 anniversary of the Hamilton-Burr duel held in NJ. - across the Hudson River from Manhattan, NY.[…]

Cool. Dueling is understated. I wonder if we can get the Bladensburg Dueling Grounds opened back up. Congress could thin itself out.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bladensburg_dueling_grounds

(dripping sarcasm)

]]> By: Gnarly http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86177 Gnarly Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:29:30 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86177 Again..I hesitate to respond to folks who just take personal swipes instead of dealing in FACTS, but I'm self-employed...have been for years.....and I DON'T ride free buses to take me to FREE meals (thank you for your concern for my job Fran). If you knew me, you would know I'd NEVER take such a job even if offered. I'm just a very concerned native of Prince William County (born and raised) who understand how the Sheriff's office should work. I did, however, work very hard for Glen's campaigns because of what I saw in the former Sheriff's office....things that I felt were criminal in nature. It turned my stomach so badly I came back home in 2003 just to work to help Glen get elected. Everyone here who is carping and whining from the sidelines had their chance in the last elections (in both the Primary and General) but failed miserably. In the meantime, go figure out how you go about finding a qualified candidate who can lay the groundwork to run for Sheriff.....figure out how to raise $250k-$400k in political contributions...learn some people skills, marketing and PR, and then be prepared to give up your free time 7 days a week for months, get in shape since you'll need to knock on doors all over the county in the hot sun all summer......and then....and ONLY THEN....you may just get your wish and have a person to your liking in the Sheriff's office. This is exactly what it will take to win the Sheriff's office next election. But...I'm pretty sure it will just be easier for you to sit on the sidelines and complain about things you don't fully understand....it's what professional whiners do. Again..I hesitate to respond to folks who just take personal swipes instead of dealing in FACTS, but I’m self-employed…have been for years…..and I DON’T ride free buses to take me to FREE meals (thank you for your concern for my job Fran). If you knew me, you would know I’d NEVER take such a job even if offered. I’m just a very concerned native of Prince William County (born and raised) who understand how the Sheriff’s office should work.

I did, however, work very hard for Glen’s campaigns because of what I saw in the former Sheriff’s office….things that I felt were criminal in nature. It turned my stomach so badly I came back home in 2003 just to work to help Glen get elected. Everyone here who is carping and whining from the sidelines had their chance in the last elections (in both the Primary and General) but failed miserably.

In the meantime, go figure out how you go about finding a qualified candidate who can lay the groundwork to run for Sheriff…..figure out how to raise $250k-$400k in political contributions…learn some people skills, marketing and PR, and then be prepared to give up your free time 7 days a week for months, get in shape since you’ll need to knock on doors all over the county in the hot sun all summer……and then….and ONLY THEN….you may just get your wish and have a person to your liking in the Sheriff’s office. This is exactly what it will take to win the Sheriff’s office next election.

But…I’m pretty sure it will just be easier for you to sit on the sidelines and complain about things you don’t fully understand….it’s what professional whiners do.

]]> By: Cynic http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86176 Cynic Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:43:48 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/07/09/open-thread-39/#comment-86176 Off Topic On July 11, which this year was Saturday, it was the 205 anniversary of the Hamilton-Burr duel held in NJ. - across the Hudson River from Manhattan, NY. Burr's shot hit Hamilton in the stomach, right side I think. He died the next day at 2 PM. Hamilton discharged his weapon with the shot going over Burr's head. I believe there is some controversy over who fired the first shot. Off Topic

On July 11, which this year was Saturday, it was the 205 anniversary of the Hamilton-Burr duel held in NJ. - across the Hudson River from Manhattan, NY.

Burr’s shot hit Hamilton in the stomach, right side I think. He died the next day at 2 PM. Hamilton discharged his weapon with the shot going over Burr’s head.

I believe there is some controversy over who fired the first shot.

]]>