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Who gets your vote? Why or why not?

After this election, Clayton will finally have the brand new board many hoped for when the accreditation debacle began. Who will get your vote? Why, or why not?

DISTRICT ONE (also running: Paulette Stewart): Former Headmaster of Mt. Zion Christian Academy Dr. Pam Adamson (betterschools@bellsouth.net) has worked in CCPS and currently serves as Chairperson for SACS accreditation scho ol visits. Cleopatra Ballantyne (cleopatraballantyne@cleoforclaytoncounty.com) served on school advisory boards and worked to implement academic programs to reduce high school dropouts and a checks/balances system to ensure each child has textbooks. Dr. Jean Brown (jbbell514@aol.com) would like to see greater communication, professionalism, and accountability between teachers/administrators and our BOE. William Callier’s (callier@bellsouth.net) priorities include regaining accreditation, restoring the community’s confidence in the BOE and allocating funds to support the needs of students and teachers. Whayne Clarke is dedicated to ensuring transparency in school board operations, and will work collaboratively with stakeholders to regain accreditation by ensuring the SACS mandates are satisfied. Dominick Crea’s experience will help the BOE objectively and ethically oversee the restoration of accreditation, and fight to make CCPS the best in Georgia. Wendy Labat has been involved with CCPS in various capacities, and understands what needs to be done beyond the accreditation crisis. Maggie Martinez ;work as a team player as long as the decisions that are taking place benefit the children of Clayton County and the community as a whole.” Melody Totten (meltotten@bellsouth.net) “…will work tirelessly to support educational programs that would make our children competitive in the world economy, ensure District accountability and collaborate effectively with other Board members.”

DISTRICT TWO: “With parents and stakeholders working together with the BOE, we will ‘See what we CAN DO in District 2!’” says Della Ashley (ashleyfordistrict2@gmail.com; 770-827-0222), who is determined to improve CCPS, communication and financial accountability. Wanda Smith says, “The curriculum must be improved to ensure that students develop into well-educated socially responsible adults. I want to make a difference to see the difference.”

DISTRICT FIVE: “When elected, regaining accreditation will be my first priority,” says Ophelia Burroughs. Diana Nicholson contends, “As a former educator, I have experience in the public educational system. As a parent, I know how important it is to regain accreditation for our children’s futures. As your CCBOE representative, I will remember I am here for the children”.

DISTRICT NINE: “I am an advocate, I take ownership of this school system and the present dilemma. [Other candidates] “say” they are for the children, I live it!” says Charlton Bivins. After regaining accreditation, CCFD Investigator and former CCPS substitute teacher Ernest Donaldson (edonaldson.d9@gmail.com) wants to come up with a disciplinary program with standards and a way for parents and teachers to communicate with the board. Irene Lewis (irenelewis4ccdist9@mindspring.com) plans to “Spearhead institutional changes to provide students an educational system of excellence, effectiveness, and fiscal accountability, and promote community involvement.” James Searcy applauds the Superintendent’s recent efforts to keep people updated on how things are going, and would like to “…broaden those communication tools so that concerned parents and stakeholders who don’t have access (or desire) to use computers can still get the word.” Toney Walker (tblade92@bellsouth.net) will “…bring to the table a clear, holistic understanding of what is necessary for children to experience academic success. I envision CCPS with full accreditation by SACS and whose students meet and exceed yearly testing goals.”

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By Kimberly Allen

October 20, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this

Good morning Clayton!

The Clayton County Council of PTAs will be hosting several political forums between now and Election Day:

TONIGHT at 7:00pm a forum for DISTRICT ONE candidates will be held at the Jim Huie Recreation Center, 9045 Tara Blvd., Jonesboro.

On Tuesday, October 21 at 7:00pm a forum for SENATE DISTRICT 13 candidates, CLAYTON CO. SHERIFF candidates and CLAYTON CO. JUDGE candidates will be held at the Police Department Community Room, 7911 N. McDonough Road, Jonesboro.

On Wednesday, October 22 at 7:00pm a forum for DISTRICT 9 CANDIDATES will be held at the Carl Rhodenizer Recreation Center, 3499 Rex Road, Rex.

Have a great week Clayton.

Kimberly Allen

By Marta Sux

October 20, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this

Brand new board? Dont make me laugh. The ignorants on the previous board have been replaced by the incoming ignorants.

Dont think for one minute things will improve. I ASSure you, they will not. When one replaces horse feces with horse feces then horse feces still remains…or havent you arrogant, boastful, prideful braggerts in Clayton County realized that yet?

By Marta Sux

October 20, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this

Brand new board? Dont make me laugh. The ignorants on the previous board have been replaced by the incoming ignorants.

Dont think for one minute things will improve. I ASSure you, they will not. When one replaces horse feces with horse feces then horse feces still remains…or havent you arrogant, boastful, prideful braggerts in Clayton County realized that yet?

By huh?

October 20, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this

Pam Adamson has already gotten my vote thanks to early voting. She was clearly the most qualified at the forum I attended a few weeks back. District one was lucky to get a few good choices but Pam was the best, I hope she wins.

By Marta Sux

October 20, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this

Loss of SACS accreditation.

Its not the fault of the kids, board or that thompson-Failure…NO. The blame rests squarely on the shoulders of the democratic voters…the incompetent parents.

Never before have we witnessed an entire county chock full of such Lazy Parents, Sorry Parents who are no good to themselves, let alone their children.

And now you brainless atomitons are allowed to vote on the new school board. This should be a laugh and it will be for all those not residing in Clayton County. But for your children it will be a sad day full of infinite stupidiy as illustrated by the democratic parents of Clayton County.

How many of you LOSERS paid your child support, visited your child this weekend? And DONT LIE about it…LOSER!!

By huh?

October 20, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this

Marta sucks - you are the LOSER for coming on this blog daily to talk trash about Clayton county. If you don’t live here or like it why don’t you find something else to do with your time? life’s too short.

By No Longer Undecided

October 20, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this

I was an undecided voter untill today. I will cast my vote for Obama. I have been a life long Republican but must switch my vote for the best man. The MAIN reason i’m voting for Obama is because McCain has failed to clearly define his economic plans and to show me how his policies would differ from Bush’s. Bush has been a huge failure. The GOP is in trouble on the national level and pretty soon on the state level. McCain’s efforts to throw lies and fear into the mix shows me that he can’t run on his record or past successful policies. McCain picks Palin. She is obviously not ready to be president. This shows bad judgement on McCains part. Obama has EARNED my vote.

P.S.

I’m a white, conservative who has always voted Republican.

By Disapointed in District 9

October 20, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this

I am disappointed at the other candidates for school board in district 9. Other than Bivins, I have not heard nor seen any information from the other candidates. Chioce is good. It was bad judgment on behalf of the other candidates to decide to run and than fail to attempt to court the voters. I live in District 9 and am very disapointed. how can I research the candidates when they are not putting forth information to make a decision? There are two weeks left people. Get on the ball!

By Kimberly Allen

October 20, 2008 1:07 PM | Link to this

To: Disappointed District 9 - hopefully you can make this forum on Thursday.

On Wednesday, October 22 at 7:00pm a forum for DISTRICT 9 CANDIDATES will be held at the Carl Rhodenizer Recreation Center, 3499 Rex Road, Rex.

By spelling police

October 20, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

Dearest MS,

It’s AUTOMATON, not “atomiton” - you moron.

Anything else that you would like to type that will further erode your credibility, jack—s?

By Sick of you all

October 20, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this

I am a Democrat and I am voting McCain. I am smart enough to know we need checks and balances in our government. With a democratic president and a democratic Congress We will be in Big Trouble. If we had a Republican Congress I could in good faith vote for Obama. But Obama is not strong enough to rein in his own party. He would find the strength to oppose the opposite party but will sell his soul for party unity. I know this will upset some posters out there but I am entitled to My own opinion.

By VOTE FOR DOMINICK CREA BOE 1

October 20, 2008 2:17 PM | Link to this

I’m voting for Dominick Crea for BOE District 1. He’s not a teacher, administrator or formerly either. He doesn’t have an ax to grind or score to settle. He’s smart and objective and can make a clear analysis of the issues and problems facing Clayton schools. He won’t be distracted by a bunch of hysterical loonies who can’t keep their focus on what’s important. I attended the forum for District 1 a couple weeks ago and there were a couple other candidates who also might serve honorably; but when I go to vote I am voting for Dominick Crea. I think he will do our district proud at every meeting and we won’t have to go home embarrassed to call him our representative.

DOMINICK CREA FOR BOE DISTRICT 1

By District 5 resident

October 20, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this

Diana Nicholson has my vote. She has children who will be in the system school next year. She has more at stake then a retiree.

By Republicans Are Out

October 20, 2008 3:45 PM | Link to this

To Sick of you all

unless you are a member of the uber rich, you should be voting for Obama. We had a Republican President, House and Senate. Look what it got us. Record deficits, failing economy, socialistic banking system and more than 1.3 million lost jobs. I don’t know what your “checks” will balance but so far the “trikle” down economy is a failed experiment. McCain can’t address it or even acknowledge it. The Republicans have shot themselves in the foot and hung themselves. Look what they are doing to Georgia. When the Democrats were in office Georgia was a destination of people from all over the world, now in todays AJC, we have lost over a half a million jobs and the Georgian economy is on the brink of tanking and all the while Glen, Sonny and Cassey can’t come together to fix the most basic of concerns like transportation, schools and health insureance for working families. 2010 will be the year the GOP is FORCED out of power at the capitol. Thank you Republicans for doing such a swell job doing nothing but enriching yourselves at the expense of the taxpayers.

By Republicans Are Out

October 20, 2008 3:45 PM | Link to this

To Sick of you all

unless you are a member of the uber rich, you should be voting for Obama. We had a Republican President, House and Senate. Look what it got us. Record deficits, failing economy, socialistic banking system and more than 1.3 million lost jobs. I don’t know what your “checks” will balance but so far the “trikle” down economy is a failed experiment. McCain can’t address it or even acknowledge it. The Republicans have shot themselves in the foot and hung themselves. Look what they are doing to Georgia. When the Democrats were in office Georgia was a destination of people from all over the world, now in todays AJC, we have lost over a half a million jobs and the Georgian economy is on the brink of tanking and all the while Glen, Sonny and Cassey can’t come together to fix the most basic of concerns like transportation, schools and health insureance for working families. 2010 will be the year the GOP is FORCED out of power at the capitol. Thank you Republicans for doing such a swell job doing nothing but enriching yourselves at the expense of the taxpayers.

By Go BAMA!

October 20, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this

I’m voting for Obama!

W….The Problem!

O….The Solution!

By whatever

October 20, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this

I am voting for Dr. Pam Adamson in district 1. I feel she will be able to work with SACS to make sure we do not permanently lose our accredition. She is not loud mouthed and pushy like Martinez and Labat. e got rid of people like that on the last BOE we do not need to replace them with the same.

By huh?

October 20, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this

Last thing we need is another Michelle Strong in District 1!!!

By Oh please

October 20, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this

The last time I checked it was the Democratic House and Senate that voted in the bailout plan. This country is headed for socialism. I can’t wait to hear all you crybaby democrats when your president starts stripping you of all your rights.

By LB

October 20, 2008 4:21 PM | Link to this

I was in the first graduating class of Morrow High School (1972) and I am totally offended by the way Clayton County as a whole has spiraled down. At this point, it doesn’t matter which person gets the presidential nomination. The thing that matters most is who we elect to fill the county seats. It’s the people in these positions who later become popular and run for presidency. The morals of the people currently filling the seats need a serious upgrade. If attitudes of the elected people of Clayton County don’t change, fire them at election time. Let’s not wait for Obama or McCain to change from the top down, let’s make a change from the county level up. We must remember, we are the people and the officials represent us not the other way around.

By Vote4Searcy114

October 20, 2008 5:57 PM | Link to this

VOTE FOR SEARCY HE’S THE BEST MAN FOR THE JOB!

By tc

October 20, 2008 6:06 PM | Link to this

SEARCY refuses to answer questions! Vote for him! NOT!

By District 9 Resident

October 20, 2008 6:51 PM | Link to this

My vote is definitely for Charlton Bivins, he has earned by vote. He is out in the public getting to know the citizens in our community. I am very disappointed in James Searcy for the response made on the Boot’s website, Mr. Searcy I am still waiting on an explanation. I had pretty much made my mind up on Bivins but Searcy signed, sealed and delivered my decision.

Mr Bivins has been a coach and truly involved in the community more than any of the other candidates. I went to Mr. Bivins’ website and found out so much more. Check it out for yourself. [www.bivinsforclayton.com]

Mr. Bivins thank you for all of efforts and I truly believe they are not in vain. GO BIVINS GO BIVINS GO!!!!

By Grammar AntiSpam

October 20, 2008 7:00 PM | Link to this

Marta Sux, why don’t you run for an office or something and make a real change in Clayton County. Oh,I know you’re an uneducated trailer trash who doesn’t like change. You sit around on the front porch chewing tobacco, you’re bitter, you’re clinging to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren’t like you or anti-immigrant sentiments or anti-trade sentiments as a way to explain your frustrations.

Marta Sux, you’re a Be Nothing Do Nothing Ding-a Ling. You’re gambling with your children’s futures…and losing. I’d suggest to morons like you who are clamoring for a Palin government. pack your bags and head on up to the Un-united State of Alaska. The governor will be there to welcome you to your new home.

She’ll welcome you, Marta Sux you redneck, snuff in mouth, gun in hand, dirty teeth—head in your azz. However, you’re right about one thing though, all those BOE candidates will see how your people are stealing the school system money and starting bickering amongst themselves about how they should get their loin share.

BEWARE: Charlton Bivins is in the Bed with Buckner, Glanton and Elgrin all crooks whom caused your children their accreditation.. They ran to Elgart crying about Clayton Elite wasn’t getting paid the school system’s money.

By Mojo Mist

October 20, 2008 8:04 PM | Link to this

I’m voting for Dr. Adamson in District 1. She’s by far the best candidate and what our County needs.

By Oh please

October 21, 2008 7:42 AM | Link to this

Does anybody know anything about Mike Sheffield?

By vexorg

October 21, 2008 8:08 AM | Link to this

I am voting for John McCain and Sarah Palin this election. Not because I am white and Barrack Obama is black, not because I am a Republican and voting the straight ticket, and not because Barrack Obama is a Democrat…..Its because:

1) Obama’s economic policies will force this republic into socialism, where the government will decide whats best for the individual, instead of the individual taking responsibility for their own decisions, which goes against the traditional value of pulling yourself up by your own bootstraps

2) Obama’s domestic policies have a blatant disregard for the Bill of Rights guaranteed under the U.S. constitution (look up his views on the 2nd amendment, and especially his 1st Amendment views on the “fairness doctrine” for the media)

3) Obama’s foreign policies will negate this country’s tradition policy of peace by strength and put into place a policy of appeasement toward aggressor nations

4) Obama’s views on healthcare penalize those who WORK for everything and require the WORKING class to pay for the healthcare of those who choose NOT to work, and negate the free market policies of capitalism (Doctors WORK for their money, they didn’t take an oath of poverty)

5) Obama’s “tax the rich” penalties will force “the rich” to drive up prices to cover this additional “fairness” tax imposed in the name of “compassion”

If you want the government to have more control over just about every aspect of your life….by all means, be free to choose Barrack Obama…but, if you believe in traditional American work ethics and that less government is better government, vote John McCain. As for me, I am a MAN that takes responsibility for his own actions and decisions, and does not need the government “nanny state” to provide for, or think for me!

By Kimberly Allen

October 21, 2008 9:14 AM | Link to this

Good morning all,

This is the correct website address for Dominick Crea

Have a good day!

Kimberly Allen

By phred schwartz

October 21, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this

Why don’t we just elect Mr Dowell, Trotter, Lee Scott, Reelect Lil Vic, Jewel of De Nile, Rod Johnson, Nedra the Hutt, and the rest of the LOSERS in Clayton. Then, when it all goes COMPLETELY to hell, then we can start over fresh.Otherwise, it’s just like a sinking ship with a hole too big to plug. AND lest we not forget, vote for Obama so we can all call each other COMRADE.

By 1995 JHS Grad

October 21, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this

There is no way I would vote for Ms. Burroughs. I had her for homeroom. We laughed at her ever morning because she confused her self with the attendance cards. If someone can not put cards into two piles correctly, how can they be an effective school board member?

By W-jonesboro

October 21, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this

Problem with Clayton County schools- not enough involvement of the parents, too much trust in govt. And now we want to go to socialism, isn’t that what got us to the point we’re at now, we turned it over to the board, and look what happened, at some point people are going to have to step up and take their role. I can’t believe that there are children graduating from high school and can’t read, while I have a 5 yr old neice who can’t go to Kindergarten because she reading on a 3rd grade level, once again clayton county problems shows a lack of parental involvement. This problem didn’t happend overnight and it wont be fixed overnight, but getting a new BOE will help, but we’re going to need the parents to spend some quality time with their children to make sure they’re not being left behind, because it is not happening in the schools.

By WTF?

October 21, 2008 11:40 AM | Link to this

We are still waiting for an answer from State Representative Mike Glanton on why he felt Michelle Thomas was a better candidate for Clerk of Court than Linda Miller. Step up to the plate and explan to us why you contributed $500 to Michelle Thomas.

I’m having second thoughts about Mr. Glanton because he refuses to answer the question.

By Marta Sux

October 21, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this

Look Clayton County democrats…this is not the website for tracking the status of your expected welfare check and/or food stamp card so please stop wasting our time here.

Now all you other LOSERS…yes you other Clayton County democrats. What, if anything, positive did you accomplish last night? Anything…just name one thing if you are not too hungover from your night of drinking MD 20/20 chased with Pabst Blue Ribbon or is yo het hur-in too much?

LMAO…you foolish fools come on this board with all your silly Obama prognostications and pseudo fill-os-oh-fyin…YO. Obama wont lead you to the promised land anymore than jesse, al or that screwoff USELESS-Lowery. You see LOSERS…it take personal responsbility…yes I understand that is a foreign concept in your community of dullards butt get accustomed to it.

Ya a little personal responsiblity could turn your MISERABLE lives around 180 degrees BUTT it wont happen because most of you are just too lazy, shiftless and no good to yourselves or anybody eles.

Not to mention those poor children you have so callously let down.

YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED butt your ARROGANCE wont allow such. Very well..enjoy basking in your cesspool of stupidty and angst.

By Mr. Lake City

October 21, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this

Hey black people

Stop wearing obama T-Shirts and getting all cocky because of Obama. The only way obama will win is if white people vote for him! There are Many white people who will not vote for him because he is a colored man. After all, White America has a rich tradition of letting you people down.

By Michael

October 21, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this

I will most likely be voting for Mr. Bivens, although, I am still trying to find more info about Dolaldson & Walker.

Searcy is out of consideration as his website indicates that he was the Founding President of a Homeowners Association. This alone intimates that he may harber fascist/socialist beliefs. HOAs are notorious as being anti property rights.

I will be voting for Honeycutt over Scott. Scott voted against sending ammunition and supplies to our troops in harms way. He also voted for the $700 billion bailout after another $150 billion in pork was added to it.

I can’t vote for Chambliss because of his support for the baove referenced bailout bill, and I won’t vote for Miller because of his history, and expressed support for socialist ideas. therefore, I am in a quandary. We really need a none of the above option in this race.

I am leaning towards Rainwater due to his experience, but, I haven’t ruled out Kimbrough just yet. If Kimbrough had successfully practiced law in the private sector he would be a shoe in, but, he probably wouldn’t be running for Sheriff as he wouldn’t be able to stand the cut in pay.

I will most likely be voting for McCain-Palin over Obama-Biden unless something major happens to change that.

Lets face it, Obama is promoting a socialistic/communistic future for the country. I can’t vote for that. Biden says that if Obama is elected, he will be tested by some type of international incident within the first six months of his presidency. I’m not excited about another 9/11 happening.

Meanwhile, I believe McCain is stronger on issues related to our nation’s defense, and has better ideas related to growing our economy. But, he is old, and Palin is still a somewhat unknown quantity.

So, I guess I will vote for McCain and pray he lives for many more years.

By Marta Sux

October 21, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this

DFACS should swoop into Clayton County with buses by the hundreds, visiting EVERY democratic household and rescuing those poor children from a life of let-downs, squaler and stupidity.

DFACS should take YOUR CHILDREN. You jackasses dont deserve children. You dont care about them other than a tax write-off and their care is sub-standard at best.

Oh sure…some of you will say “well he daddy dont pay no chilt suppoet.” Well thats because the majority of you have NO CLUE where the daddy is let alone WHO the daddy is.

You people are a sorry sorry lot and deserve no better than you currently have. All struttin around like some prized peacocks when you are nothing more than thugs and bums dat b livin int da hood.

Most of ya belong in jail and if truth be told thats where ya would be…but worry not…the cops have nothing better to do than track you down and one day they will lead your sorry slacker rear-end strait into a jail cell wear you belong.

By Oh please

October 21, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this

Marta sux is yet another Trotter/Dowell identity. He will say whatever he needs to, take on whatever viewpoint that he can just to get the attention he wants so badly.

Ms. Kimberly, the author of these hatred-spewing blogs knows just how to tread the fine line of offensiveness without having his blogs removed. Therefore, requesting that they be removed won’t work. My recommendation to everyone is just to ignore him. He posts the things that he posts hoping that someone will engage him because he has nothing better to do than “to match his wits” (or lack thereof) with some nameless, faceless soul.

By Kimberly Allen

October 21, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this

Oh Please - I agree. Although he/she will just eventually post under another name to get a rise out of folks once everyone gets hip to the Marta Sux moniker. Some people just don’t have anything better to do with their time I guess, which is sadly pathetic.

I hope that bloggers who want to discuss topics constructively will ignore Marta Sux along with his/her many aliases that are sure to come in the future and continue to blog here. I along with others appreciate the intelligent dialogue.

Thanks again to those who blog intelligently minus the nonsense.

Kimberly Allen

By Votesmart.Org

October 21, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this

Dr. Pam Adamson is the best choice for School Board.

Jack Rainwater is the best candidate for Sheriff by far!

Ms. Lewis is the best choice for District 9! Bivins has baggage from Mike Glanton, Eldrin Bell and Synamon Baldwin same for Searcy.

Ophilia Burroughs is the best candidate for School Board District 5

Vote smart! Vote Colorblind and use your vote wisely!

God Bless Clayton County!

By Marta Sux

October 21, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this

LOL…Seems the truth hurts!!! Aww…poor babys. Now you understand how your “trampled under foot” children feel. You sorry SORRY Clayton County democrats and doomed your very own children, who would probably be better raised by an alley cat, to a life of riding in the back of the bus.

As usual all the malcontents here are bitter towards someone other than themselves. Which just illustrates their inner guilt they feel for a few seconds butt is then overcome by their superior ignorance of everything that has value, worth.

Slackers and LOSERS all of ya. HA HA HA!

By Marta Sux

October 21, 2008 1:27 PM | Link to this

Kimberly Allen,

You should be ashamed of yourself. These posters here, with me being the exception, are not intelligent. They are just too stupid and lazy to even fight their way out of wet paper bag.

These are the ones you see on the interstate in the broken down jalopy with the hood up. Not trying to do anything to help themselves…juz si-in waiting on a hand-out.

Just go to the Hosea Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Train-Wreck. Oh yes…thats always a hoot…yes there are the needy and for those this is a good thing. Yet you will notice in the parking lots many Caddy’s, Grand Ams, Hummers etc., all decked out with spinner rims, fuzzy dice and furry dashboards AND the supposed needy struttin like peacocks with they teef grills, purple pimp hats w/matching vest/shoes, Sunday go to meeting dresses, bible in hand, POSERS.

Absolute POSERS who have absolutely nothing better to do than go pilfer a free meal, haircut, yellow fingernail paint job and you can bet…the majority of these society rejects will be from the Democratic party of Clayton County.

PS…You can also tell the ghetto degree by the number of plates of food they steal, I mean take home with them.

GHETTO GHETTO GHETTO!!!

By Marta Sux

October 21, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this

Still dont believe me? Then go for a dining experience at Maggio’s in Buckhead.

Oh yes…you wont be able to dine because of the ensuing, continuous laughter at the Posers in attendance. Now dont get me wrong…there are many familys their black and white that are in Maggio’s to enjoy a nice meal, good conversation and be amongst others who are somewhat affluent.

And then…in comes the ghetto, I mean the Clayton County Democrats…You know the ones…tennis shoes, silly fake gold chains that they stole from WalMart, pants hangin around their knees, crotch holding junkies and posers. And thats just the guys. Then in come the women with their day-glo orange 5 sizes too small dresses with stretch marked double D’s swinging from side to side and only to be outsize by the gargantuan belly fat the jiggles like jello with every step of the way in their duck orange colored 5 inch street walking heels.

And the hair…OMG…the guys combing they bald heads and the women touching up they hair piece that looks like a pretzels stacked up like a house of cards about to tumble any second.

Oh yes…the Clayton County democrats at large.

And they have laugh and yell and confirm to everyone they are actually the fools they appear to be. Yep…Maggio’s Italian food with the “Floor Show” starting at 5:30.

PS…Maggio’s now includes gratuity due the amount of Clayton County democrats that would incesantly harrass the wait staff and walk away leaving a $3 tip for a $100 meal.

You Clayton County democrats are not only GHETTO butt also CHEAP, STINGY little miscreants.

By W-Jonesboro

October 21, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a democrat or republican, caring is another subject, we have plenty of people who just dont care,and it doesn’t have a color, and they are not all Clayton County Residents and they are not all democrats, we need to remember why this blog exist, it’s for people who care, those who don’t stop posting on the blog, we’d appreciate it if you just keep your hate in your own home. There’s already enough hate on the outside.

By Kimberly Allen

October 21, 2008 2:20 PM | Link to this

Just a reminder …

TONIGHT at 7:00pm a forum for SENATE DISTRICT 13 candidates, CLAYTON CO. SHERIFF candidates and CLAYTON CO. JUDGE candidates will be held at the Police Department Community Room, 7911 N. McDonough Road, Jonesboro.

On Wednesday, October 22 at 7:00pm a forum for DISTRICT 9 CANDIDATES will be held at the Carl Rhodenizer Recreation Center, 3499 Rex Road, Rex.

Kimberly Allen

By WTF?

October 21, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this

Amen W-Jonesboro.

I will be voting Pam Adamson for District One. She’s got an “in” with SACS which hopefully will help us, and has taught in our schools.

By Marta Sux

October 21, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this

Double Amen W-Jonesboro…

All you haters need to stay off the blog. We constructive contributors are attempting something positive here and need not you and/or your feeble attempts at dragging us down.

HATE THE HATE!

By Sick of you all

October 21, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this

Marta Sux the only person who has been spreading hate speech to day seems to be you After reading all your posts I have come to the conclusion that you are a BIG FAT TROLL. YOU APPEARANTLY HAVE WAAAAAAAAAYYYYY TOOOOOOO MUCH free time on your hands if you can sit there and post novel after novel after novel full of hate and venom. The negativity you have been spewing Is polluting the whole county. why don’ you grow up.

By Watch CCWHOA

October 21, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this

Who does CCWHOA have in the BOE race? Cinnamon - where you at gurl? I heard CCWHOA is trying to get control of the school board by running some of their members - Melody Trotten, Wayne Clark, Jim Searcy, Maggie Martinez, and what’s his name Crea….

By HelenHunter

October 21, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this

I’m voting for Toney Walker. I just got his flyer in the mail yesterday and have asked around about him. He is a no-nonsense kind of guy. I have heard others say that he seems to care, unlike other folk with an agenda. I think he will do us proud.

Please join me in voting for Mr. Toney Walker - the right man for the job!

By SearcyismyHero

October 21, 2008 4:48 PM | Link to this

VOTE FOR SEARCY!!!!! ALL THE WAY BABY!!!!

By The Boot Crowd

October 21, 2008 4:48 PM | Link to this

Mr. Glanton

Why the silence? You gave Michelle Thomas $500 for her race against Linda Miller.

The question for you is why do you think Linda miller needs to be replaced with Michelle Thomas the wife of the Clayton County Democratic Party Chairman Kevin Thomas? Did Linda Miller earn the right to be not elected? Your silence on this matter speaks volumes to your character. You made a decision to support Michelle Thomas over Linda Miller Why?

Are you just the latest black politician who thinks that a white candidate should be fired because they are white? I’m sure race was not a consideration for you. Maybe you feel Michelle Thomas is better qualified than linda Miller. Please explain or you will face the wrath of the boot.

www.give-em-the-boot.com

By Voye4ToneyW

October 21, 2008 4:54 PM | Link to this

* Do not vote vote for Blowhard Bivins.* Also avoid Senseless Searcy.

VOTE for TONEY-TONEY-TONEY

By Plaintruthinmyeye

October 21, 2008 5:10 PM | Link to this

ATTN: District 5 Voters

Please be aware that Burroughs is none other than an Aunt to David Scott. Clayton needs to clean house and every Scott must go! Do not support the Scott rougue regime.

By WeNeedRealAAMen

October 21, 2008 5:19 PM | Link to this

Dear Claytonians,

Please do not vote for Searcy. He has questionable ties in Clayton. And what has he done other than to promote himself???

HINT: He desires a future in Clayton County politics - don’t give it to him.

Vote for the other guy - either Bivins, Toney, or Donaldson.

By TRUTHINCLAYTON

October 21, 2008 5:30 PM | Link to this

To the dear people of Clayton County who care:

Vote for anyone else, but please DO NOT vote for any of these candidates: District 1 - Martinez District 5 - Burroughs District 9 - Searcy District 13 Rep. - Scott Clay. Court Judge - Walker Sheriff - Kimbrough

‘Cause if you do, it won’t be change, just more of the same!

By APlumberByTrade

October 21, 2008 5:39 PM | Link to this

Mr. Toney Walker is by far the best candidiate. He has ZERO baggage and does not owe any political favors to anyone. We need fresh blood in Clayton. The old days of backroom deals and nepotism need to end.

Walker does not have time for foolishness. He will come on board and handle the BOE right. Vote the logical choice. Vote for Mr. Toney Walker.

By Not So Fast

October 22, 2008 7:13 AM | Link to this

Toney Walker is Noreese Haynes Ex-Boyfriend. Be careful of him. Do not allow John Trotters’s other puppet to get involved in our county again. I don’t know what it is with John and his friends, but he sure knows how to pick them.

Toney is a product of a failed school system in Atlanta. We are reaching for the stars here in Clayton and we do not need the crabs from Atlanta public schools pulling us back down in the bucket.

By WTF

October 22, 2008 8:09 AM | Link to this

Where was Mary Baker last night. We had a 3-3 vote that should have been decided if Mary would have shown up. Didn’t she pride herself and run her campaign on the grounds that she attended all board meetings? Just another flunkie politician. She got in office and now it is all about her and not about the board and the children, like she claimed in her campaign material and at the forums.

By Marta Sux

October 22, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this

“Spreading the hate…” LMAO…you guys are so stuck in the 80’s. When, OH LORD, when are these Clayton County democrats, ie Human Pieces of garbage, going wake up and smell what “The Rocks got cookin?”

Posting of “hate” and “venom” and negativity isnt my bag sweetheart. I post only the TRUTH. And if you were not guilty of some the offenses listed you would understand same. Butt you are guilty…guilty of, if nothing else being an awful parent.

And thats be bottomline, YOU LOSERS!!!

BBUUUWWWWWAAAHHHHHAHAHAAHAAA!!!

By Oh please

October 22, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this

Marta sux is John Trotter, and he is only hoping to get somebody to engage him. He needs to make others feel bad so he can make himself feel good. Please ignore him. Engaging him only fuels the fire.

By Marta Sux

October 22, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this

Mmm hmmm…most of ya talk a good game butt when the “rubber meets the road” you clayton county democrats are left standing in the smoke.

Case in point…many LOSERS, like yourself, want something for nothing. Like the CSR’s at Comcast. I can hear it now…”Well I b offer duh bestist service eva ant shud be paidmint $50K a year…”

Hey IDIOTS…newflash…any 5 year old can be trained to answer the phone and state “Im sorry for the inconvience Sir.” $50K as a CSR…forget it…not gonna happen. And you see thats the problem with you slackers…you produce squat.

You refuse to logon to the company website and view possible “career paths” or take any interest in the company whatsoever, other than free lunches, carrying home plates of food from the latest luncheon and whining cuz you only received a .5% pay increase and probably didnt deserve that much.

The majority of you negligent parents arent even qualified to operate the 23 cent jalapeno pepper sales counter at the local Church’s chicken.

This being the case you LOSERS will continue in your lives of LOSERDOM!!

HA HA…HAHAHAHA!!!

By Marta Sux

October 22, 2008 11:55 AM | Link to this

Dimbulb writes to us and states…

“By WTF October 22, 2008 8:09 AM | Link to this Where was Mary Baker last night. We had a 3-3 vote that should have been decided if Mary would have shown up”

PERFECT EXAMPLE of you STUPID clayton county democrats passing the blame and not taking personal responsibilty.

How so you vile degenerates aks? Well…YOU voted her in. YOU listened to your idiot buddys on blogs like this one. YOU did zero research, investigation into the backgrounds of this SECOND round of flunkys you all have so STUPIDLY elected.

Well now you that for which you voted.

You see, voting requires PERSONAL RESPONSIBLITY..something as foreign to you clayton county democrats as Snow is to the arabs. See voting involves more than waking up with a hangover, draggin your sorry behind to the voting booth, closing your eyes and punching screen and hoping for the best.

Voting involves yet another foreign concept and thats homework..followup etc. Are you DULLARDS getting it…is any of this sinking in or are you skulls just to thick to absorb even the most elementary of principles? I think its the latter. NO…NOT LADDER…Latter…look it up.

My gosh you people are pitiful and worthless.

By Black Rain

October 22, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

What happened? When did John Trotter (Marta sux) and Glen Dowell (WTF) have a falling out? J.T. has people wondering about multiple personalities and Marta sux does follow the pattern set by the late EARL. Glen cannot help but throw jabs at Ms.Baker. And JT just out to stir anything up with anybody. Why don’t you two take a trip down to the Florida Keys and make-up.

By Clayton Good Ole Boy

October 22, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this

As I passed by the old courthouse today, I saw the line go from the front door over the tracks and down to the church. I never saw the line that long. Of course it was full of colored people voting for that communist Barrack Obama. This once proud county has fallen victim to lazy, wortless, negros who just want to take my hard earned money and give it away to shamika and Tyron so they can buy more gold teeth, spinner rims, and put a $ 15,000 dvd/stereo system in $600 car with a bad transmission. The other day I was in Kroger and saw LaQuesheia buying T-bone steaks, Crab legs, kool aid and prime rib with food stamps. My god, she can waddle her fat butt all around the supermarket buying the premium stuff with my hard earned tax dollars and then jump in her caddilac escalade and go back to her section 8 apartment in da hood plush with HD plasma TV and all decked out with leather furniture she is behind on from rent a center. It must be a good life Ms. Hood Rat! So go on out there and vote for Obama while the real person that needs to be elected is Bob Barr. Bob will throw those lazy people in jail and throw away the key. How much more of our money can we keep giving to LaMeriah Alize Washington and her baby daddy Zontavious Tyrone Jackson who sits on the porch and swat flies, eat watermelon fried chicken and smoke blunts while checking out the phatt a$$ of some honey in da hood he wanna hit. Yea, It a good life. What is needed is a final solution. Maybe round them people up and put them in concentration camps or better yet, lets re-visit the experiment we tried several hundred years ago and try to civilize those people. Let’s introduce them to good, solid Christian values, train them to have sex in the missionary position instead of “Hittin it from the back” and introduce a balanced diet to them. I mean, how much kool aid, fried Chicken and candy can you eat. Maybe this explains the record number of kidney cleaning outfits in the area. This is just my opinion of the original kings and queens of humankind as I read on one T shirt. Oh by the way, I saw the funniest thing the other day. It was brother dressed in all red, black matching down to his socks sitting at the bus stop grinning for all to see his obviously new set of Gold grillz while his pants was down to his knees. If I was colored, I would have been embarrassed by this clown.

By Basta!

October 22, 2008 1:13 PM | Link to this

Marta Sux needs to change his name because as soon as I see the blog is from him I skip right by it.

I’d like to see more from supporters of David Scott/Deborah Hunnicut, Jim Martin/Saxby Chambliss, and especially the PSC candidates. We have more to vote on besides BOE. What do people like about these candidates and why should I vote for them. Please be specific, and enough with the wild rhetoric. Just the facts, m’am.

By I did my homework

October 22, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this

The Following Candidates are the best choice for Clayton County.

Debra Bennifield James Searcy Ophilia Burroughs Jack Rainwater Pam Adamson

Vote these individuals and you can’t go wrong

By huh?

October 22, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this

Any other people noticed that ever since Kimberly wrote that article about outside influences that Attn: Clayton Parents (John Trotter) has not been around? It’s been nice, but unusually quiet.

Methinks that John Trotter (aka Attn: Clayton Parents; aka Marta Sux and a bunch of other aliases) has targeted this blog for extermination much the same way he did CCPS when he they kicked him to the curb.

Hey Trotter I hear you’ve got more mortgages out on your home than the law allows and you are deeply in debt.

Shouldn’t you be out there trying to find another source of income to save your home and lifestyle and family instead of being on this blog making trouble? Get a life! Better yet, get a J-O-B(S) and pay off your debts!!

By huh?

October 22, 2008 2:18 PM | Link to this

My picks for Clayton’s elected officials on November 4:

OBAMA/BIDEN!!!

Deborah Honeycutt** because David Scott has done nothing while in office and he is a dirty politician. I also think we need a mix of Democrats and republicans in this county to help get things back on the RIGHT track.

Pam Adamson I live in Dis. 1 and based on what I’ve heard from her, she is the best choice and won’t be an embarassment a la Michelle Strong. she has ties to CCPS and SACS.

Although I don’t live in Dis 5 I have met Diana Nicholson and would vote for her over Burroughs if I lived there in a heartbeat. Nicholson seems to have a firm grasp of what needs to be done and is already involved in the school system because her kids attend.

I also like James Searcy, have met the man and he seems very intelligent BUT am leary about who he associates with. Charlton Bivins seems like a good guy but again, don’t like his affiliations. Glad have to make that choice.

Jack Rainweater I read and heard some things about Kembrough that I don’t like and I have seen him and Eldrin with their heads together one too many times. Eldrin is dirty so that association makes me nervous. However if Kembrough gets elected I could live with that and hope he does his job well as he seems qualified enough, but I will vote Rainwater because from what I can tell he is not in anyone’s pocket. Yet.

Still researching judges so not sure about Benefield and aside from all her signs I don’t know anything about her. I need more information.

I am voting Jim Martin .

By Marta Sux

October 22, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this

I was gonna vote Jim Martin until I saw his ad Sunday damning Saxby for a 23% sales tax increase.

What Martins ad didnt state was along with Saxbys 23% sales tax increase was that this 23% Sales Tax Increase would Eliminate the FEDERAL and STATE INCOME TAXES.

JIM MARTIN is a Lying SOS and I Hope he burns in hell.

You voting for Obama or Martin…you better think again.

By DeadDogWABone

October 22, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this

WHAT? Do not vote for Jim Martin. He is weak and got fired for failing to do his job.

Vote for Chambliss to keep the Democrats in line. They do not need control of everything (Obama, Pelsoi, etc ).

By Vote4Benefield

October 22, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this

* VOTE FOR BENEFIELD FOR SUPERIOR COURT *

Once the new sheriff is elected, along with a new DA/SG, we will need a judge who will give the criminally minded what they deserve for their crimes - JAIL TIME!! Not a defense lawyer (Wright) who will hold their hand and try to get them off SCOTT FREE. Note Wright’s campaign slogan - ‘Depensing justice with wisdom’ - Hmmm, very similar to the Jamacian Bacon Jewel Scott.

NO MORE EXCUSES. WARRANTS WILL BE SERVED AND THUGS WILL GO TO JAIL!!!

By Benefield 4 us

October 22, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this

Benefield is tough but fair. She has the needed experience to do the job. She is a bit of the old guard but that may be an asset in todays Clayton County. If you want a judge that will dispense fair justice than go with Benefield. I had the opportunity to meet Wright and she is more of the same. Black, black , Black. We don’t need anymore race baiting now. She could not or would not answer specic questions about her platform without attacking Benefield.

Benefield has the backing of several well known community activist and elected leaders. Keep in mind that Clayton County is in rebuilding mode right now and the last thing we need is elected people learning on the job.

By Oh please

October 22, 2008 4:40 PM | Link to this

WOW! Marta sux said something reasonably intelligent without insulting someone. WTG!

By Kimberly Allen

October 22, 2008 5:40 PM | Link to this

Just a friendly reminder …

TONIGHT at 7:00pm a forum for DISTRICT 9 CANDIDATES will be held at the Carl Rhodenizer Recreation Center, 3499 Rex Road, Rex.

Have a good evening all!

Kimberly Allen

By Mandingo Family Funk Party

October 22, 2008 7:02 PM | Link to this

Marta Sux, you are cordially invited to attend the Negro Coming Out Party, Nov. 4, 2008, which will be held at all Clayton County Voting Polls. Please bring your own lawn chairs. Menu will consist of Bar-B-Que Pork and Beef Ribs, Fried Catfish, Breams, and Perches, Grits, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Collar and Mustard Greens w/salt pork, potato salad, Candy Yams last but not least Cornbread.

Please bring your white a@@ out to see us change America to a better place, like the one promised to all Americans in the U.S Constitution and Bill of Rights. I know you want to bring out some of your whites friends, by all means bring them out. You know we black folk are very cordial with you folk. Marta Sux see ya at the Joint.

By Marta Sux

October 23, 2008 8:39 AM | Link to this

“By Mandingo Family Funk Party October 22, 2008 7:02 PM | Marta Sux, you are cordially invited to attend the Negro Coming Out Party”

LOL…Change…LOL. Obama isnt gonna change anything and neither are you.

4 years from now you will still be upside down on every outstanding loan you have, will have had many of your “pontiacs” repossessed, lost you Rooms To Go fine “Pine” furniture, still be chasing “da white women,” still wondering who ya daddy is and which prison he stay…and thats the good news.

4 years from now you probably will have sired many poor kids then abandoned them, probably been to jail several times, have not enough money to purchase yo strawberry flavored philly blunts and/or that exquisite wine you so cherish…”Bull of the Woods,” lost all ya stolen Walmart “bling-bling” to pay off ya gambling habit and probably decided to attend the gay pride march as you became tired of “being on the down-low.

And now for the better news.

4 years from now your prospect for employment will be lower than ever…not that you are employable now butt less jobs for more people, Obama will have raised taxes on everyone, Obama will be shunned by his own party, you will be mawchin wif jesse cuz Obama didnt write you a check from his personal sludge fund or you may be in jail for attempted robbery of the licka stoe…I say attempted cuz you were identified after forgetting to place the bag over ya head.

At any rate Im prepared for an Obama win. I have saved up over 6 figures, have the title on my 2008 Acura and 11 years of job security. So proceed with your 5th grade taunts as needed.

Bottomline…I am better than you!! Always have been and always will be! “Cant touch this…” It will be fun and funny watching persons such as yourself lose it all, only after realizing the Obama/juniorjesus is all show and no go.

By Wayne

October 23, 2008 8:42 AM | Link to this

The U.S Constitution and Bill of Rights give you the right to the “pursuit of happiness”. They do not guarantee it. Maybe you should go back and try reading it and not just going by what you learned in school.

By Oh please

October 23, 2008 8:56 AM | Link to this

Well said, Wayne.

By Kimberly Allen

October 23, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this

Good morning all,

The televised Clayton County Sheriff Debate will air on Sunday, October 26, 10:00am-10:30am

If you have the Dish Network, it will air on WPBA channel 30. I am not sure what channel that would be on other cable/satellite providers but if you know, please share with us.

Have a great day Clayton.

Kimberly Allen

By Marta Sux

October 23, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this

For those on the “down low” like our unemployed cheap licka drinking cheap cigar smoking LOSER, Mandingo boy, its the “Pursuit of Hapenis.”

By Driving Through

October 23, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this

It is kind of funny how blacks somehow think Obama being president will change anything for them.

I mean, the guy is smart, he went to Harvard, he speaks clearly, dresses well, and overall seems capable. In other words, he has absolutely nothing in comman with those in Clayton I’ve ever met.

I heard a guy say, “2009 is the year of the black man”. I hope it is, I hope it is the year the black man pulls up his pants, takes the stuiped crap out of his mouth, speaks clearly, takes his sport hat off, and strives to better himself, and actually maybe one day be like Obama.

However, I am not optimistic. Unfortunatly, I think Marta Sux is right.

By Le t me break it down for you

October 23, 2008 12:05 PM | Link to this

Here is what you white people don’t understand.

All black men don’t wear gold teeth, have their pants down to their knees, use broken english and are ignorant. The white controled media puts that image out. There are many black men who have graduated from colleges, are responsible citizens and are productive in society. They own business, and throw down the rope to other young black men seeking a way up. Now with regards to Obama. No other race has been dehumanized like African Americans in this country. The black man has had to endure oppression that would have some white man jumping out of windows. Right here in Clayton County about 40 years ago it was against the law for a black man to use a public restroom so when whites would see a black man urinating in the bushes the whites would say to themselves”Look at that animal” “P** in the woods” Many of the problems today are contributed to the conditions that blacks were forced to live under during jim crow white rule. For hundred of years it was illegal to educate a black man and in 2008 we chastise the black man for failing embrace pblic schooling, For hundreds of years the black family was seperated, sold off and bartered like cattle and now the black man is chastised for not being a family man, For hundreds of years the black woman was the object of sexuall desire by the white man and often times raped and gave birth to the white mans children only to be sold off and now the black woman is the one labeled as a sexual miscreant. Blacks were denied the right to vote by the whites in the south and now the black voter is chastised for voting for Obama only because he is black. That was then, this is now. In 2008 the black man suffers the highest unemployment rate, the highest crime rates an the highest incarceration rates. How many “slaves” do you see working at the libraies, Dept. Of Motor vehicles, Cleaning up private property and road sides? Georgia even allows prisons for profit! All one has to do is visit any courtroom and count the black to white ration and draw a sesnsible conclussion that blacks are obviously profiled by law enforcement. Black people are proud to see Obama’s accomplishments. Just as Emily’s list is proud to see women gain political clout. But for some reason when its black accomplishment, whites try to destroy that to. Ask yourself this white people, Why should we not be proud after all that we have endured?

The white people are trying their best to paint Obama as a socialist. America is a socialist state if you want to admit it or not. Social Security, Vetrans Hospitals, Section 8, Food Stamps, Business Subsidies, Senior Centers, Public Schools, GI Benefits etc are all forms of socialism. Sarah Palin is another obvious idiot just like George Bush. Do you white people really want her one heart beat away from the white house? The whites want to scare you into thinking Obama will sprad the wealt and that we will be subject to unfair distribution of wealth. Don’t we already redistribute wealth when we pay our taxes then Bush pays out 5.3 Billion dollars to Isreal, Saudi Arabia and corporate welfare for corporations shutting down in America and opening up in Communist China? I get a kick every time a conservative will say something like ” Why should the weathy pay taxes only to have those taxes redistributed to the 40% of the people who don’t pay taxes” What they are really saying is “Why should the rich be taxed so that their money can go to the poor” Of course if you don’t work you pay no income tax. But does not that 40% pay taxes when they buy gas, groceries and pay their utilities?

People don’t fall for the lies, and scare tactics coming from the Republicans. The only reason McCain is attacking Obama is because he can’t run on his own record. He can’t defent the record of the Coonservative philosphy. Trickle Down economics does not work. It has been proven it does not work. Money does not trickle down from the top, It is hoarded by the top. How else could you explain a 13 Million dollar CEO bonus while hundreds of his employees are laid off? If you desire to create real wealth, put the money in the hands of the consumer so they can spend and thus raise the economy. But true to form, the conservatives will bail out wall street before they bail out Main St.

America is a mixed capitalist society. Meaning we are mixed with socialist, communist and democratic values. Sort of like China is now only their model is kicking our butts because they won’t sell out their country to the highest bidder like America will.

The Average American both black and white has put the puzzle together and understand the Republican philosophy is based on a flawed premise. Smaller Government, less taxes while make good sound bits are not realistic. Our American Government will only continue to grow as will the demands on that government.

Obama will win this election by a landslide not because black people will vote in large numbers but because white people find themselves in the worst economic crunch sinse the great depression.

By PHJ

October 23, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this

Let me break it down for you, you make some valid points, but you start off grouping all white people together. Goodness, don’t some people have a brain capable of thinking differently than others of their same race? I know a lot of white democrats, yes, even in Georgia. They look at issues and not color as do a lot of white republicans. Why does the black community assume that the people who are against Obama are against him because he is half black? Can it not be accepted that some people just don’t agree with the democratic platform? And to be perfectly honest, I have heard many people comment on Colin Powell’s endorsement as being because of Obama’s color. I don’t agree. I think it is because Colin Powell was on the inside and didn’t like what he saw. I agree with him.

By Break it Down

October 23, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this

China? hahah, Yea, they have a great record on human rights. Sure, we sould be just like them. At least your honest, I just wish Obama was too.

Our “failed system” only created the greatest education, medicine, science, and overall most incredible society our world has ever known. Do you disagree?

Or, do you think it is a thing of the past? Did you watch the Olymics? Did you notice how many Olympians from other countries were attending college in the USA? Why do you think that is?

I think it is because the best people want the best.

I guess we need to change all that.

Finally, your drivel that the white man created the Hip Hop culture just shows how blind and ignorant your are.

NWA started is all on their own free will, white record companies would not touch it. They worked really hard to overcome all the barriers to promote this toxic culture.

It was pioneers like Snoop Dogg, Russell Simmons, Dermine Dupree and P-Diddy who made a fortune recording, producing, and promoting that crap. Are they victims too? Or did they sell out the very people they are suppose to care about?

Give me a break, black consipricy theorist really have way too much time on their hands, they need a job.

You are angry.

By Let me break it down for you

October 23, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this

White people are simply a metaphor for the institutionalized and systematic racissim that exist today. I would lump Clarence Thomas with the white people. Ward Connerly with the white people etc.

The worst thing to ever happen to blacks was not slavery but intergration. Intergration killed thriving black business, schools and institutions that were created out of the void of white supreamacy policies. Today those same institutions are considered racist by whites because they cater to blacks. Could you imagine the outcry because of the National Association for the advancement of White People, The United White Colleg Fund, Historicly White Colleges & Universities etc.? But these institutions were created to serve a segment of the population that would not be served by mainstream white industry.

Most whites will be quick o claim they are not racist yet refuse to give up white privilage or the benefits of past white privilage. This is why reprarations are so important in the black community, not because blacks want a hand out but because blacks feel they are owed and rightfully so. This great mixed capitalist society was built on the backs of free black slave labor. And everyone knows that the biggest cost in production is labor. Reparations don’t have to come in the form of monetary payments either. How about free college education which would uplift all communities as well as the national economy. What about Free Micro Business Grants to qualifed small business owners? Why Not? Were throwing a trillion plus at the banking industry to have a debate if more is needed to save a corrupt and outdated business model of banking. We spend 10 Billion dollars a month in Iraq and have been there six years do the math. I’ll break it down for you rebels 12 Months X 6 = 72 months at 10 Billion dollars =7.2 .. oH MY GOD! MY CALCULATOR BROKE! You see my point? How can we not fund peachcare but spend a trillion plus on war, a trillion plus of socialized banking and fail to pay for basic healthcare for working families? Peachcare is not welfare, it’s for working families who must pay a monthly premium.

This is the tip of the iceberg. Our economy will collasp soon enough. Black people have been dealing with this recession longer than anyone. I even hear some blacks saying what is all the fuss about? WE BEEN STRUGGLING SINCE WE GOT HERE!

By Marta Sux

October 24, 2008 7:50 AM | Link to this

That silly diatribe was just the eternal continuation of the black community making excuses for the ones in the black community who REFUSE to earn a living and would rather lie, cheat, steal, get pregnant and blame everyone but themselves, rob da licka stoe, live life in jail due to their laziness etc.

And Obama will do nothing to help you meatheads so get prepared…The 2nd US Black President is not gonna help ya.

Too bad, so sad….POOT

By I want mine

October 24, 2008 8:28 AM | Link to this

Like it or not, Marta Sux tells the truth. Accept it, change it, and quit making excuses for your sorry behavior that is accepted in the black community or continue down the same path for the rest of your existance. Nobody else cares and the world won’t stop because you feel neglected. Let me axe you this: Other races have, what’s your excuse? I’ll tell you - because when others look for a helping hand, they look down to the end of their own arm. Try it sometime. Reparations = Affirmative Action. Consider it paid x 10. If anyone deserves reparations, it’s the whites in Clayton County for what has happened here.

By Wayne

October 24, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this

Le t me break it down for you… you said “..want to scare you into thinking Obama will sprad the wealt ” Obama himself said “My Plan Will ‘Spread the Wealth Around’” How is that scaring anyone to quote what the man said? How is that not socialism? “..from each according to ability, to each according to their need..”

By Michael

October 24, 2008 9:42 AM | Link to this

Jim Martin has been running an add against Saxby Chambliss that is a total misrepresentation of the “Fair Tax”. It is such a misrepresentation as to be an outright agregious lie.

Now, I see that David Scott is running the same ad against Deborah Honeycutt.

Do these politicians have no morals?

I thought that one of the ten commandments was that though shall not lie. What am I missing here?

By Black Power in 08

October 24, 2008 9:43 AM | Link to this

You dumb rednecks! Don’t you see blacks working when you go to your waffle house, to pay your utility bills and eat out? Black people I know do work and not rob liquor stores. I always see fat, white slobs at Food Depot buying food with foodstamps. The blacks I see are driving nice cars, wearing nice clothes and living in nice homes unlike their white trailer trash counterparts. And you know why? Because blacks work twice as hard to earn what they have. And in spite of everything this evil and racist society throws at them , they still excel even all the way to the white house! George Bush and your republicans have done such a good job destroying this country that it will take a black man to fix it. BLACK POWER in 08!

I don’t expect you dumb, tobacco chewing rebels to understand because inbreeding causes mental collapse and the failure to properly analyze. Why do I see more whites on the streets begging for MY pocket change? Some white people are jaded by their hate for the good, decent, god fearing Christian black people because they cannot see past the beautiful hue of our gorgeous skin. So keep it up! Keep destroying our beloved country whites folks and when the blacks and Hispanics really run this country, you savages will be sitting in the rear of the bus and will have to go around the to the rear of the steak house to order your raw meat that you love so much. Because if history and the laws of physics has taught us anything, it has proven that what goes around, comes around!

By Black Power in 08

October 24, 2008 9:50 AM | Link to this

We are already a socialist state! Fact! When we pay taxes we are sharing the wealth and redistributing the wealth so you code words carry no significance here. Is not the banking bailout signed by Bush socialism? Please answer honestly

By Stop the corruption

October 24, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this

Is it true that Ophelia Burroughs is the AUNT of David Scott, one of the most corrupt politicians in Congress? Makes me wonder about this families’ values.

If this is true, then Diana Nicholson automatically has my vote. We don’t need any more corrupt politicians in Clayton County.

By Oh please

October 24, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

Let me break it down for you -

I am thirty years old. I grew up in a fully integrated society with affirmitive action, and so did all the African-Americans in my generation. Their parents saw the “change”. They are the ones who might possibly deserve some thing. Their grandparents most definitely had to tolerate much more. The difference between those generations and mine is that African-Americans 30, 40, and 50 years ago or more, did not whine about their plight. They picked themselves up, dusted themselves off, and fought for their rights and their children’s rights. Somehow, though, this generation isn’t satisfied. Constitutionally, they are equal to whites in every single way, but yet they still deserve some thing. Your parents and grandparents did not suffer so that you could be handed your living and your success. They suffered so that you could have the opportunity to earn a living and earn your success. The only thing that deprives African-Americans in today’s society is their lack of drive and motivation. When you speak of entitlement, aren’t you just making the same argument that Rev. Wright made about Hillary Clinton. If her skin color does not entitle her, then why does your skin color entitle you.

I would suggest that you and any other democrat read a book called “ATLAS SHRUGGED”. There will be a movie out next year. I wish they had released it two or three years ago.

By Black Power 08

October 24, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this

Black people are picking themselves up

Tyler Perry Eldrin Bell Karen Hughes Oprah Winfrey and the millions of other we don’t know. Stop trying to paint a picture that blacks are looking for a handout. We’re not! We just want a level playing field. There are poor whites and poor blacks and poor hispanics. Do we not as a “Christian: nation have a responsibility to at least throw the rope down to them so that they may pull themselves up as well? This year 24,000 jobs were lost in Georgia. Where will these people find work in this economy? How will these people pay their mortgages, Send their children to college and put food on the table? Unemployment checks? (A socialist program) Come on, you conservative Republicans act as if everyone who is a victim of greedy wall street ceos and misguided economic policies are somehow at fault for falling on hard times. Has there been some living above their means? I’m sure but the dow has plunged so that means people net worth are being wiped out as far as investment s are concerned. When the dow was hovering around 15,000 and those investors had nice homes, cars and a healthy lifestyle compared to now, we’re they living above their means? Or are they adjusting their lifestyle accordingly? And here is a side note, If your white, well to do and you still live in Clayton County than your full of BS because if you could you would have bolted outta here if you had the means. So stop it! Stop lying to yourself and trying to paint all blacks with a broad brush. Everyone in Clayton County is not the problem. I’m sick of everyone complaining that that section 8 is ruining clayton county. It takes two to tango. The whites who are fleeing the county but still must pay their mortgages happily display “SECTION 8 WELCOME” on their listings. And beside can you blame someone who lives in the projects for wanting to get out the projects and move into a stable environment for their families? I don’t! So to all you white people who blame everything on blacks and try to paint us as the problem, look in the mirror. Clayton County is experiencing white flight on a level never seen before and as a result the void is being filled by blacks who care about the county and are contributing to the overall longterm success of the county. But in the meantime, we are intransistion and of course transition means figuring it out as we move forward. Why do you whites move anyway? Why not stay here and help the county tax base? Of course we all know the answer, you whites just can’t stand to have a black as your neighbor! So go! Move out! Good riddance, beat it! We’re better off without you! And when Clayton County recovers and home prices start to stabilize and jobs start coming back and our home prices start climbing we’re going to look at you dumb rebels and laugh because you’ll be down in Lowdes county still trying to pay your rent on your trailer. The bible says God will seperate the wheat from the chaff and thats whats going on in Clayton County now. We don’t want those old, tired, mentally ill southern whites as neighbors because they are worthless crybabies. All you have to do is go to the Henry county flea market and see them out there selling their personal possessions to pay their trailer parking permit and every other word out their mouth is Black this and black that BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK!!!! P.S. ALL HAIL THE CHIEF!!! OBAMA H.N.I.C. HA HA HA HA HA HA H Ah A

By Marta Sux

October 24, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this

Hey blackpower…

Wheat from chaff…nice one!! And I think the southern whites would agree that they no longer want to be there.

SO…they leave you all their 4th hand houses, roads, stores, schools, BOE, govt etc. See I grew up in Conley and graduated from Morrow Senior High in 1980 so I know of what I speak.

Most of the whites remaining cant afford or dont want to move so more power to them. And as usual the blacks move in and get whiteys leftovers. SO my point is that the Wheat left Clayton County back in the 80’s and only you, black power, the chaff remains.

Put that in ya crack pipe and smoke it.

PS…not all blacks are the problem…only ones like you and about 65% of the rest of the black community and about 95% of clayton county blacks.

By Marta Sux

October 24, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this

Black Power

Agreed…not everyone in clayton county is the problem. The problem mainly is uneducated walking talking rectums like yourself and the remaining Clayton County democrats.

By Marta Sux

October 24, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this

I think Mr Obama would take offense to your racist HNIC abbreviation, Black Power…Your stating such just shows you are one, a er, and your degree of ghetto.

Now take your crack smoking, cheap wine drinking, ho loving, baby-mama leaving, lint headed, blackass down the road.

By Black Power 08

October 24, 2008 1:18 PM | Link to this

Marta Sux

Your a true Cuckhold! Obama is the HNIC! Ain’t that what you dumb rebels call him behind closed doors?

You see it breaks down like this. The wheat is here to stay want you. We’re shaking the trees and all the rotten fruit is falling by the wayside! Go get lost dumb, inbreeds. We don’t want your kind here anylonger. You’r very nature is evil. Just look at the study dont at the national zoo in D.C. White monkeys were more mischevious than black monkeys. They had a much higher aggression rate than black monkeys so I don’t blame you. It’s in your DNA.

It’s funny how Republicans want to paint Obama as a socialist when the Republicans and the conservatives who support them are making a beeline to Communist China business market. HA! What a crock! The Republican idiot Sarah Palin (Who looks more dumb every time she opens her mouth on TV) says Obama pals around with terrorist, Didn’t George (King Dummy) bush just open an embassy in Libya with Khadafi and normalize “Relations” with Libya? You dumb conservatives are hippocrits to nth degree! But keep it up fools! every breath wasted on negative spin on Obama is a breath wasted not talking about pocketbook issues which will continue to equall slipping numbers for MCain! Ha HA HA Ha. you idiots keep on complaining that Obama will spread the wealth. You dumb republicans are already spreading the wealth taking from the working class and giving it to the Iraqis. You dumn numbnuts just don’t get it. But, Keep up the good work and we’ll see what Obama, Pelosi and Reed will do for this great country! HA HA HA HA HA LMAO

ONLY IN AMERICA!

By Marta Sux

October 24, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this

He is a socialist. You are ignorant and eating again the scraps from the white mans table.

Your junior/jesus obama will do nothing to help you and btw obama is mulatto not black. Funny how the light skinned blacks are far more intelligent than the darkies…this being the case you must be the color of baboons rectum…ie charcoal ashy black in case ya missed it.

As usual your facts are colored by your ignorance to anything positive. The only good thing about an obama win will be to watch the disappointment within the black community as they realize they have been screwed again by their own kind.

And I guess if black power were so powerful you guys wouldnt again be sucking hind teet….lol…you are joke.

By Oh please

October 24, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this

Black Power 08,

What will those poor whites, blacks, and hispanics do when the top producing tax-payers say “Screw it” and walk away from the system that’s forcing them to pay hand over foot. When everyone says, “I don’t want to work. I want a government hand-out.” Who will be left to pay taxes? And as far as the Christian thing to do, when was the last time you actually read a bible? The only obligations Christians have to pay financially are their tithes to the church, and that would be 10% of their income. God didn’t say, “Break your back so your neighbor can step on you and take your dreams.” And by the way, I’m one of those poor people who would actually benefit the most from Obama’s economic plan (which is actually just a way for the government to control more of the money). But, I don’t want to sacrifice my America just so I can take what my neighbor’s worked for.

By Oh please

October 24, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this

“What we have today is not a capitalist society, but a mixed economy – that is, a mixture of freedom and controls, which, by the presently dominant trend, is moving toward dictatorship.” Ayn Rand, 1964

By Marta Sux

October 24, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this

Good point oh please.

If Obama raises cap gains taxes my family and I have discussed, as Im sure most have, selling all stocks before the increase takes effect.

If obama raise taxes in general, which I think he eventually will, then we have discussed raising our 401K contributions thereby reducing our overall tax base.

None of us owns business or business that makes over $250K.

What about the windfall profits on oil companys…well Jimmy Carter tried that little shell game and guess what…all of the sudden the oil companys profits dried up.

Increased taxes on companys over $250K will lead to nothing more than layoffs…thats a fact. So obama may get his tax increase and at the same time acquire more on UI than the system is capable of handling…ie overload.

Nothing personal against the poor etc, however there is enough WASTE in Clayton County govt, not to mention every other fed, state, county city, govt, that if tracked and eliminated we could probably balance the budget in 2 to 4 years with this previous wasted, stolen money.

By NicholsonforBoE

October 24, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this

If you have not voted already, please take advantage of the advance voting next week. You may vote at any of the following locations: Elections and Registration Office Carl Rhodenizer Recreation Center Headquarters Library Lovejoy Branch Library Morrow Municipal Complex (Community Room) Frank Bailey Senior Center

All of these locations are open form 8am to 7 pm, Monday - Friday.

Please get out and vote. This is the only way that your voice/opinion can be heard.

By black power 08

October 24, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this

Marta

You are such a dumb hick! I’m eating the white mans scraps? I don’t think so Cuckhold! I don’t want anything the white man is offering! Not because its poison but because my black pride won’t allow it. You see dummy, I can make my own way. I work hard hard, spend my money with black business and support the black agenda which is pretty much the American agenda. Fair pay for fair work. Can you grasp that dummy? I know you rebels have a hard time putting a round peg in a round hole but you can do it if and only if you apply yourself. BTW! Georgia just became a blue state! HA HA HA HA HA !!!!!

Oh Please did make a little bit of a point. I don’t want my tax dollars going over to Iraq to build the country up of people who will die to destroy me and my real American values. 10 billion dollars a month? How can you republican dummies say with a straight face that it’s blacks who want a handout. How many black wall street executives will receive golden parachutes compliments of Bush’s bailout plan? My guess is none. So you can kiss my dark black A$$ and miss me with all that Socialism, spreading the wealth, handout crap dummy rebel. BTW, Did I mention Georgia just became a blue state? HA HA HA HA HA…The south has risen AGAIN! Your Dumb rebel republicans can’t even get along in the capitol, Richerdson vs. Perdue vs. Caggle, HA HA HA HA all the while georgia loses 24,000 jobs, transportation is stagnant, healthcare for working famile who pay a premium is unfunded and the educational system is in the bottom percentile nationaly. Great job conservative dummies keep wishing for smaller government and lower taxes while you guys keep expanding government and raising taxes and spending more than you have. HA HA HA HA HA ! Such idiots!

By Mojo Mist

October 24, 2008 2:09 PM | Link to this

Obama will raise taxes on everyone, he has to. There is no money to do anything he “promises”. Corporations will go where it’s cheaper and use employees there in other countries. Corporations also don’t pay taxes, they offload them to the consumer. The middle class may get a “tax” cut err handout but that same amount will need to be used for increased goods due to higher taxes. At the end of the day, we lose jobs, pay higher taxes, and will pay higher costs for goods and services.

By Independent but leaning left

October 24, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

REPUBLICANS SUCK!

By Get Smart

October 24, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this

Just remember who controlled congress when we had the “surplus”. Let’s also not forget who’s controlled the last 28 out of 38 sessions, including the last two years - when the problems began.

Democrats are baaaaad neeeewwwws.

By Oh please

October 24, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this

I just love how Democrats never actually argue any point. Rather than addressing the point that I made, all you did was deflect to another issue thinking that it negates my point. But, that’s exactly what Obama does whenever he is engaged with a valid argument to his fine economic plan (designed to line his and Pelosi’s pockets - just like he did with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac).

Yes, let’s remember that Republicans controlled congress when we had a surplus, and now that Democrats control congress what exactly is the state of our economy?

By Check it out

October 24, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this

Take a look at where Clayton County is with few Republicans. Are you happy with what has been accomplished with no checks and balances?

The same will occur on the National level with Obama, Biden, Reid, and Pelosi.

By NicholsonforBoE

October 24, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this

If you have not voted already, please take advantage of the advance voting next week. You may vote at any of the following locations:

Elections and Registration Office Carl Rhodenizer Recreation Center Headquarters Library Lovejoy Branch Library Morrow Municipal Complex (Community Room) Frank Bailey Senior Center

All of these locations are open form 8am to 7 pm, Monday - Friday.

Please get out and vote. This is the only way that your voice/opinion can be heard.

By huh?

October 24, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this

I just love how Democrats never actually argue any point. Rather than addressing the point that I made, all you did was deflect to another issue thinking that it negates my point. But, that’s exactly what Obama does whenever he is engaged with a valid argument to his fine economic plan

Interesting, because that is exactly what I think whenever I hear McSame/Palin dodging an issue, which they do A LOT and CONSISTENTLY! They are just throwing mud and hoping SOMETHING sticks. Stick a fork in em!

Obama/Biden 08!

By black power 08

October 24, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this

Do you mean the record surplus under Clinton? or the Republican controled, White House, Senate, House AND Supreme Court during the last six years when the problem was brewing yet the Republicans failed to address it because they were too busy “Nation building” in Iraq to the tune of $10 Billion a month? Democrats are your savior. McCain says if Obama is elected the middle class will be hurting HA! The middle class is beyond hurting now, we’re on life support.

REPUBLICANS ARE JUST BAD NEWS FOR WORKING AMERICANS! IF YOU ARE FILTHY RICH THEN YES, THE REPUBLICANS ARE FOR YOU. Watch after the defeat of McCain everyone will try to rebrand the GOP. Mark my words. They will all claim to be the party of change. They really must be proud of ole Grand puba of the secret order of Idiots Bush and that sleazzy snake Cheney. Question for you dumb rebel conservative republicans, why hasent the smaller government, less taxes philosophy worked in Georgia? yall been controling this state for the past 6 years! Please inform the independents oh this blog why your platform has not caught traction in georgia. And please make it a simple answer. You know we have dumb rebel inbreeds on here. And stop making up words Marta, I ain’t never heard of a dame molutta. What a dummy!

By Oh please

October 24, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this

And yet still…

Instead of debating the issue with me, you make accusations. Mud-slinging, really? I suppose the rumors about Palin’s baby that started the minute she accepted the VP nod, actually started with Republicans, right? Obama has thrown his share of mud around.

By black power 08

October 24, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this

Oh Please

OK! Let’s debate

Whats your premise

By huh?

October 24, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this

Practically every ad McSame airs is negative and says little about what he plans to do and what he does say out loud, sounds a whole lot like George Bush. No thanks.

McSame has been flinging mud since Jeremiah Wright. Didn’t stick.

Palin has yet to say anything new or substantial. always the same talking points.

Republicans tried to toss some more mud with William Ayers. Didn’t stick, either, probably because Hilary Clinton bought that up over a year ago during the primaries.

Elisabeth on the View has made a living/career lately out of trying to discredit Obama. Not working.

Then ya’ll trot out that mole/idiot Joe the Dumber and try to blame democrats when the stunt blows up in your face. He should be mad at McSame for putting him in the public eye without his permission. On top of that, Joe entertains the media on his front lawn the morning after the debate then gets mad when his business is put out in the street. Why would somebody who hasn’t paid taxes EVER get on TV and ask tax questions? Only in America!

Republicans are trying to use Obama’s tax plan against him when he is just stating how things already are. Those who make more money always pay more taxes, period, always has been, always will be probably. But ratpublicans are trying to make this out like its a new concept Obama’s trying to implement to take something away from the wealthy.

What about that Texas McSame campaign worker who claimed she was beaten by an Obama supporter & had the letter “B” etched into her face backwards, and now we find out SHE LIED - MADE IT ALL UP. are the republicans that desperate for publicity & votes? I guess so.

that’s just what I remember about republican mud slinging, I’m sure there’s a whole lot more some we haven’t heard yet & that I’m just not remembering.

Bottom line, stick a fork in McSame. He’s overcooked!

Obama/Biden 08

By black power 08

October 24, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this

When all else fails………Make up sh%t! Fear!!! A tried and true republican tactic

Police: Woman With ‘B’ Scratched In Face Faked Political Attack Bloomfield ATM Robbery At Knifepoint Was Made Up, Police Say

POSTED: 4:03 pm EDT October 23, 2008 UPDATED: 3:05 pm EDT October 24, 2008

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh police said a 20-year-old woman who originally said she was robbed and assaulted at knifepoint in Bloomfield because of her political views made the story up.

Ashley Todd — who has a backward letter “B” scratched into her right cheek — confessed to faking the story and will be charged with filing a false report, Assistant Police Chief Maurita Bryant said at a news conference Friday.

Todd, of College Station, Texas, admitted there was no robbery or attacker and said she had prior mental health problems, according to Bryant.

It’s not yet clear whether Todd’s face was mutilated by her, or if she had somebody else do it, because a police report states that she told them she can’t remember.

Todd said she was driving around in her car, looked in her rear-view mirror, saw a “B,” and the first thing she thought of was Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama, according to a police report obtained by WTAE Channel 4 Action News.

By huh?

October 24, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this

and another thing …

McSame’s own republican party is turning against him IN DROVES and endorsing Obama. What does that say about McSame/Palin? Doesn’t inspire much confidence.

By Marta Sux

October 24, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

Thats right black power…keep eating the scraps from my table there…boy.

black power…lol…so 70’s. I guess you gonna sing “Im black and Im proud” now or “swing low sweet chariot?”

Either obama is gonna raise them taxes so when you lose your job, if you have one to begin with, please come on this board and be honest about it…dont lie like you do to everyone else. But tell us so I can kick you around some…

You can be my little masochitic whipping boy…BOY!

By Marta Sux

October 24, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

Thats right black power…keep eating the scraps from my table there…boy.

black power…lol…so 70’s. I guess you gonna sing “Im black and Im proud” now or “swing low sweet chariot?”

Either obama is gonna raise them taxes so when you lose your job, if you have one to begin with, please come on this board and be honest about it…dont lie like you do to everyone else. But tell us so I can kick you around some…

You can be my little masochitic whipping boy…BOY!

By Oh please

October 24, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this

My premise is that Obama’s “spread the wealth” economic plan is actually a tactic to take greater control of the economic growth and development of our country, and therefore leads to absolute power, similar to the political maneuvering tactics of our now former sheriff. I believe the quote is Machiavelli’s, “Absolute power corrupts absolutely.”

By Nospin

October 24, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this

Two people I would not vote for:

Maggie Martinez http://www.give-em-the-boot.com/smf/index.php?topic=2156.0

Wendy Labat - http://www.give-em-the-boot.com/smf/index.php?topic=2170.0

By Kimberly Allen

October 24, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this

Just a reminder …

The televised Clayton County Sheriff Debate will air on Sunday, October 26, 10:00am-10:30am

If you have the Dish Network, it will air on WPBA channel 30. I am not sure what channel that would be on other cable/satellite providers but if you know, please share with us.

Have a great weekend all.

Kimberly Allen

By Just Don't Understand

October 24, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

History Test

BLACK POLITICAL HISTORY: THE UNTOLD STORY

  • What Party was founded as the anti-slavery Party and fought to free blacks from slavery? Republican Party

  • What was the Party of Abraham Lincoln who signed the emancipation proclamation that resulted in the Juneteenth celebrations that occur in black communities today? Republican Party

  • What Party passed the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments to the U. S. Constitution granting blacks freedom, citizenship, and the right to vote? Republican Party

  • What Party passed the Civil Rights Acts of 1866 and 1875 granting blacks protection from the Black Codes and prohibiting racial discrimination in public accommodations, and was the Party of most blacks prior to the 1960’s, including Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Booker T. Washington, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? Republican Party

  • What was the Party of the founding fathers of the NAACP? Republican Party

  • What was the Party of President Dwight Eisenhower who sent U.S. troops to Arkansas to desegregate schools, established the Civil Rights Commission in 1958, and appointed Chief Justice Earl Warren to the U.S. Supreme Court which resulted in the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision ending school segregation? Republican Party

  • What Party, by the greatest percentage, passed the Civil Rights Act and the Civil Rights Acts of the 1960’s? Republican Party

  • What was the Party of President Richard Nixon who instituted the first Affirmative Action program in 1969 with the Philadelphia Plan that established goals and timetables? Republican Party

  • What is the Party of President George W. Bush who supports the U.S. Supreme Court’s University of Michigan Affirmative Action decision, and is spending over $500 billion to fight AIDS in Africa and on programs to help black Americans prosper, including school vouchers, the faith-based initiative, home ownership, and small business ownership? Republican Party

  • What Party fought to keep blacks in slavery and was the Party of the Ku Klux Klan? Democratic Party

  • What Party from 1870 to 1930 used fraud, whippings, lynching, murder, intimidation, and mutilation to get the black vote, and passed the Black Codes and Jim Crow laws which legalized racial discrimination and denied blacks their rights as citizens? Democratic Party

  • What was the Party of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and President Harry Truman who rejected anti-lynching laws and efforts to establish a permanent Civil Rights Commission? Democratic Party

  • What was the Party of President Lyndon Johnson, who called Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “that [N-word] preacher” because he opposed the Viet Nam War; and President John F. Kennedy who voted against the 1957 Civil Rights law as a Senator, then as president opposed the 1963 March on Washington by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. after becoming president and the FBI investigate Dr. King on suspicion of being a communist? Democratic Party

  • What is the Party of current Senator Robert Byrd who was a member of the Ku Klux Klan, Senator Ernest “Fritz” Hollings who hoisted the Confederate fl ag over the state capitol in South Carolina when he was the governor, and Senator Ted Kennedy who recently insulted black judicial nominees by calling them “Neanderthals” while blocking their appointments? Democratic Party

  • What was the Party of President Bill Clinton who failed to fi ght the terrorists after the fi rst bombing of the World Trade Center in 1993, sent troops to war in Bosnia and Kosovo without Congressional approval, vetoed the Welfare Reform law twice before signing it, and refused to comply with a court order to have shipping companies develop an Affirmative Action Plan? Democratic Party

  • What is the Party of Vice President Al Gore whose father voted against the Civil Rights Acts of the 1960’s, and who lost the 2000 election as confirmed by a second recount of Florida votes by the “Miami Herald” and a consortium of major news organizations and the ruling by the U.S. Civil Rights Commission that blacks were not denied the right to vote? Democratic Party

  • What Party is against the faith-based initiative, against school vouchers, against school prayers, and takes the black vote for granted without ever acknowledging their racist past or apologizing for trying to expand slavery, lynching blacks and passing the Black Codes and Jim Crow laws that cause great harm to blacks? Democratic Party

  • Sounds to me that most of the African American voters don’t have a clue to what the Democratic Party is all about and what the party has NOT done for them now or then. But then again, the ignorant voters will believe anything they are told as long as it makes them FEEL good. They don’t care about the TRUTH, just the feel good aspect. Let Jesse, Al and Obama keep leading you astray. Don’t have the courage to understand that you all are more republican based upon values than you think, but you are fed crap about the rich white guys just to keep you locked in the Democratic Party. Sounds like they are the Slave Owners and you are still their Slaves.

    By Oh please

    October 24, 2008 4:33 PM | Link to this

    So true… and very sad!

    By Nospin

    October 24, 2008 4:33 PM | Link to this

    Thank you Just Don’t Understand

    You did your homework! Too bad the voters don’t. You are totally correct with your post. Don’t believe him? Do the research!

    By Mandingo Warrior

    October 24, 2008 6:45 PM | Link to this

    Marta Sux, Wayne & Oh Please,

    All of you guys are angry white men! Let me break it down for you, told you angry white men in a plain, articulate and elegant way how you white folk have been running America, and you know this is true. So does the world.

    The only reason you own what you own and have what you have; have been handed down to you by your daddy and him his daddy the ole white slave owner. In other words, I the Mandingo Warrior made you white boy. Now I’ll be taking it back!

    Marta Sux, you and your pink head swine friends are lazy, fat sluggish, thieving manipulators. The only reason you guys are on this forum crying about black kids walking around with their pants sagging, listening to Hip hop is because your son Marta Sux is running around imitating the black boys and girls.

    AWAKE UP its 2008, not 1964 when you were a teen running around crazy out of your mind with your hair down your back, drinking Mushroom Tea. You, Marta Sux, your old A$$ will be dead and gone and children will still be imitating black kids.

    Your daddy even called Martin Luther King a communist socialist. However, we know that’s Code Word for He’s black. Marta Sux, and your swine friends can still come out Nov 4 and party with us, there will still be some Bar-B-Que Pork left.

    By Mandingo's Daddy

    October 24, 2008 7:06 PM | Link to this

    Mandingo Warrior is just as stupid as all the others. Blacks vote democrat because they view them as their eternal protectors and apologists. But in this election, they’re being hoodwinked just like they have been in the past and have no clue it’s happening. McCain’s not running against Obama. He’s running against Bush, the economy, and the war. Why do you think it’s so close? If it wasn’t for this, Obama wouldn’t have a chance.

    You think Obama hasn’t been part of all this that’s going on? If not, you really are stupid and refuse to see that Obama is pimping out his own to socialize the country. He knows he has close to an automatic 13% of the vote already from those that are the most destructive, vicious, and dependent inhabitants of our country. Why? He knows he has the upbringing of a white man but the skin color of those who are most gullible and needy. He only has to preach about unlimited welfare to seal the deal.

    By ??????

    October 24, 2008 7:10 PM | Link to this

    Today is the first time I have been on this blog in a while and, still Race, black and white. Constant arguing. People, we are really in big trouble.

    Clayton has reached the bottom and all we can do is still argue. That’s what happened. We will still be at the bottom unless things change, and it starts with US!!!!!. Did at least half of you vote? We need to vote and get the right people in office. Change is only done thru choices not arguing!!!!!

    By Marta Sux

    October 27, 2008 8:13 AM | Link to this

    Clayton County is in trouble due to the ignorant constituents voting for even more ignorant County officials.

    Not the kids, BOE or officials fault. This debacle is the fault of the EVER SO STUPID, WITLESS, MINDLESS, HALF-WITTED Parents. They finally got the majority and voted along racial lines and have gotten exactly what they deserve.

    HA HA HA!!

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