Gwinnett.talk

By hopefully I am wrong, but ...

November 11, 2007 8:44 PM | Link to this

Okay, I am not quite sure what a “wholesale water provider” is, but I’m assuming that it is some sort of company. Does Lorraine Green really think that any fine imposed on a large company won’t be passed right along to that company’s comsumers? Unless I misunderstand what a wholesale provider is, this is about as transparent a pass-through tax as anything I’ve ever seen. The company in violation of the 10% conservation requirement won’t be paying the fines — Joe Q. Public will!

(If I am off base b/c of my misunderstanding of a wholesale provider, please tell me.)

By Michael H. Smith

November 11, 2007 9:22 PM | Link to this

Unfortunately, some will not “Feel our Pain”. Gov. Sonny Perdue’s recent edict that wholesale water providers cut their water use by 10 percent has a loophole large enough for certain individuals – connected to county water - among us to drive a motor-grader through it sideways - all the way to their private wells.

Gov. Perdue needs to put some more teeth in the state well permit edicts.

By Michael H. Smith

November 11, 2007 11:04 PM | Link to this

“this is about as transparent a pass-through tax” as anything I’ve ever seen.

Not exactly so in this case, where (1) incentives in the form of rebates are being given back to we taxpayers to install water efficient toilets which will cut down on the overall costs to all of us in the amount we will have to pay for the county to supply water, so that is a pass-through tax reduction benefit. Then (2) no business can stand to pass-along too much of any tax increase or fine or rate increase and remain competitive in their market. So these fines or rate increases will force the water hogs to cut back on water consumption which means those who conserve will not face unduly an increase of rates on their water bills to absorb the costs of operations in the county supplying our water, another costs reduction benefit returned to we taxpaying/consumers at large. And (3) though, “Gwinnett County’s in good shape, as far as water supply goes, according to Water Resources Acting Director Lynn Smarr”, no one knows with any certainty how long this drought may last and what further demanding measure may take place, if no short term acts are not taken now. As she said, “We need to put all our efforts into conserving water.”

The county may want to consider selling more of our highly treated wastewater to contractors, landscapers and other businesses that can use this “sterile” water instead of drinking water. We do this now at three golf courses. Enhancing this practice further, will conserve water and raise revenues.

By otis carter

November 12, 2007 7:51 AM | Link to this

In the pat four (4) months our family have cut our water useage by 45%. We changed the resr room fixture’s to low flow models and a week ago we replace our washing maching with a front loader model for a additional savings of 8000 gals per year.

By John Dunn

November 12, 2007 8:20 AM | Link to this

When any politician talks about “spreading the pain evenly,” we should grab our wallets.

By Alexis

November 12, 2007 9:50 AM | Link to this

This drought is punishment for metro Atlanta and it’s tolerance of the homosexuals that have invaded this area. Just as the Iraq war is God’s retribution against America as a whole, this drought is his punishment directly onto a city and surrounding area where the homosexual agenda is so freely accepted. Wake Up People! We must get these gays out of our midst once and for all if we ever want to live the lives that we once had. As long as we continue to allow them to be among us, to walk secretly among us pretending to be normal people, then we are going to incur the wrath of the All Mighty.

By JD

November 12, 2007 10:24 AM | Link to this

To Alexis, This drought is actually a punishment for Atlanta because of all the divorce that is going on with the hetrosexuals. Have you seen the divorce rates lately? And did you forget that God does not allow divorcing?

On this subject, i have low flow toilets, high effeciency washer, low flow shower heads and i save the water from the dehumidifer to water my indoor plants. Not much more I can do. Maybe we can all Pray to the Almighty to SMITE the people who makes judgements against other people and that will shrink the size of Atlanta down to a more managable size.

By Alexis

November 12, 2007 10:29 AM | Link to this

JD it is true that God does not look kindly upon divorce, but I would wager that the number of divorces is minor in comparison to the sinners who live this abomination they call a lifestyle. God will punish us all with this drought until we get rid of the evil in our midst. The homosexual agenda needs to be stopped.

By ignore Alexis

November 12, 2007 10:38 AM | Link to this

When you see a mental patient on the streets do you engage them in conversation? I bet you just ignore them and quickly walk by. Message boards shouldn’t be any different.

By dave

November 12, 2007 10:48 AM | Link to this

Alexis, I think god is mad that parents do not follow a “strict” law of the bible. The “stoning” of our children when they are unruly. That MUST be done in accordance to the laws stated in the bible. I myself am collecting the largest rocks I can find due to discovering my son has raided my porn collection! How DARE he. Now he will pay the price. I need “good” christian volunteers to help with this stoning. Will you be available to help?

By Alexis

November 12, 2007 10:50 AM | Link to this

Excuse me. Mental patient? Now that is just a bit rude. I would bet I probably have the most expensive education of anyone on this board, and furthermore, I am one of the few sane people who realize what is happening to this country. It is being eaten alive by the perverse actions of liberals and their homosexual ilk. It is a travesty that America, a once great nation under the blessing of God, is being torn down into the gutter by the liberal trash that litters our mainstream media and the homosexual evil that walks our streets. Ignore me all you wish, but you will see that I, and those who agree with me, are right. The world will suffer because we are tolerant of the evil in our midst.

By Alexis

November 12, 2007 10:52 AM | Link to this

Dave, spare the rod, spoil the child. However, given that your son raided your collection of pornographic materials, I would first cast my stone at you. You are vile and disgusting.

By court_fanatic

November 12, 2007 10:59 AM | Link to this

What difference does it make what individuals are doing to reduce their water usage when you have homeowners like the one highlighted on Good Morning America this morning? This guy, who lives in Marietta in a mansion w/ pool & waterfall, used 444,000 gallons of water last month and they can’t figure out how or why. The aerial view of his property showed the most lush, green lawn I’ve seen all year. Could it be that he has an underground irrigation system??? Because I live in Marietta too, and I haven’t had enough rain to make MY yard that green. Cobb County Water Authority says they can’t do anything about it because he’s not doing anything wrong! Excuse me???? The northwest portion of Lake Allatoona is DRY - and they can’t do anything about someone being a water glutton? Obviously, this particular homeowner has no social conscience, and is well enough off financially that fines or an increase in his water bill won’t faze him. People like that make me sick.

By Peri, Lithonia

November 12, 2007 11:02 AM | Link to this

Gosh, wasn’t this tread about WATER USAGE???

By Alexis' Gay Lover

November 12, 2007 11:04 AM | Link to this

I appologize to everyone on this blog. Alexis is my lesbian lover and we are just in the middle of a quarrel and so she is acting out. She doesn’t mean any of the things she is saying, she is just trying to get a rise out of me. I’m sure she will come to her senses in a little while (you know, when we have the makeup sex). I love you Lexie.

By Chuck

November 12, 2007 11:10 AM | Link to this

No problem - at least it didn’t cause me to recoil in horror, like when John Dunn shares his idiotic comments. Talk about a corrupt elected official - that was he!

By Alexis

November 12, 2007 11:11 AM | Link to this

Of all of the vile, evil and disgusting things that have ever spewed forth from the garbage that is the homosexual agenda spouting liberals, the most disgusting and vile would be calling me a homosexual. I am not now, nor have I ever been nor ever shall be, a homosexual. It is evil, disgusting and an offense against God.

By dave

November 12, 2007 11:18 AM | Link to this

Not only did he raid my porn collection…but he took the porn that has all the pictures of his mom with other guys. So…you won’t help me with the stoning? Guess only SOME laws are followed in the bible…not all..huh?

Anyway…gotta take my wife to a photoshoot…in this one she gets in on dressed as a nun while a few ministers and pastors have there way with her……(just like in real life)….ask ted haggard

By Puhleez

November 12, 2007 11:18 AM | Link to this

Alexis, do all of us a favor and find a more appropriate blog for your rantings. We don’t care to read it or what you think.

By Alexis' Gay Lover

November 12, 2007 11:20 AM | Link to this

Alexis baby, you’re not a homosexual, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Like you always tell me, the both of us are only together just to experiment with what god gave us, and we’re both mature women. Now come back to bed pookie, I said I was sorry.

By dave

November 12, 2007 11:22 AM | Link to this

You know Alexsis. Ted Haggard says he’s not a homosexual. But we know he is. Same with Larry Craig..that man of god. Why can’t you FINALLY admit it and come clean. You’ll sleep much better at night. Anyone that makes as much noise as you about gyas……is obvioulsy trying to fight back the demons inside. The urges and temptations you feel when looking at another woman. let is go. Stop hating and blaming others for your mess. Do something GOOD!. Say something NICE! Help someone instead of critizising them! And go kiss a girl already! ;-)

By Alexis

November 12, 2007 11:25 AM | Link to this

Dave, both you and your wife are vile and disgusting. How dare you blaspheme the lord in that way. I would be curious though to see the pictures once they are finished. This way I will know what you look like and then I can stone you both. Can I get a copy?

By Alexis

November 12, 2007 11:30 AM | Link to this

I am absolutely horrified at the suggestions being made on this post about my sexuality. It is disgusting. You will all burn in the eternal flames of Hell for saying such wicked things about a Child Of The Lord. I am not evil, I do not do those disgusting things that the homosexuals engage in, and I am a good, honest Christian Republican who knows The Lord.

By gale

November 12, 2007 11:32 AM | Link to this

What a record year in sales for bottled water WHICH BY THE WAY is being pumped out of Blue Ridge and Suches by the millions of gallons. HMMM I wonder why the water table is falling? So only the elite will be able to afford water someday.

By Alexis

November 12, 2007 11:40 AM | Link to this

Gale — so only the elite will be able to afford water someday ??? You are saying that only people in the upper eschelons of society can afford a buck-twenty five for a bottle of Aqafina? Come now, that is silly.

By Alexis

November 12, 2007 11:50 AM | Link to this

I am absolutely horrified that the homosexuals have been pumping out the water from Blue Ridge and Surches. They better save a few bottles for themselves because they will burn in hell and will need it to try to put out the eternal flames. They are just vile and need to be just like me as I am a Child of the Lord, that’s right, I am a Child!

By CTU Director

November 12, 2007 11:57 AM | Link to this

Man, what a great blog….I have never seen such well crafted trolls go after each other in such a hiliarious fashion.

Alexis, dave, and Alexis’ Gay Lover….you guys/gals ROCK….AND ROCK HARD!!

By TheMORONinCharge

November 12, 2007 12:00 PM | Link to this

Who is approving these comments by “Alexis”? Are you dumb as a door knob to even understand that whatever she is ranting and raving has nothing to do with the blog topic?

And as for that one individual who has the most expensive education, unfortunately that does not translate to being the best individual. You are a nut case!!!

By Alexis

November 12, 2007 12:14 PM | Link to this

Hey Moron, God approves all of my comments as I am one of his lyal servants. Unless you listen to me, you will rot in hell also as it is apparent from your idiodic comment that you are a homosexual. There is still time to change your homosexual tendencies and find a nice girl to settle down with and have a family. May God be with you and save you from the bowels of hell!

By dave

November 12, 2007 12:52 PM | Link to this

Alexsis,…Good christian REPUBLICAN???? Just like Larry Craig, David Vitter, and Ted Haggard?!?! Also republican christians….oh yeah, lets add Newt….i think he can be stoned for adultry..right? Lots of good chritian republicans out there….How about Mary Cheney? DICKS daughter? if i name them all, the blog will be 300 pages…..

By TheMORONinCharge

November 12, 2007 1:00 PM | Link to this

I would like to marry a fine woman and settle down and have a family. You interested Alexis?

Then once married, we can live a Brokeback Mountain life.

By Alexis

November 12, 2007 1:39 PM | Link to this

Excuse me, but the past few comments on here have not been by me, but rather someone attempting to flattery me with impersonation. How quaint.

No, we can not get married “Moron” — how dare you suggest such a thing. I am righteous with the Lord, and I am happily married to a wonderful man and have two beautiful sons, neither of which are homosexual, before you gutter-minded liberals go there, so please, do not attempt to impersonate me, insult me or otherwise drag me down to your level of liberal mud-slinging. It is truly beneath me.

By Ignore Alexis

November 12, 2007 1:46 PM | Link to this

What does the cost of your education have to do with your mental instability? Ted Kazinski was highly educated. Devry costs a lot of money to attend, doesn’t make ou a rocket scientist when you leave. You could also have 12 associate degrees. If you were truly smart you wouldn’t have paid a dime for your education, but you’re too crazy (probably because of your conflicting homosexual urges) to figure that out.

By Alexis

November 12, 2007 2:00 PM | Link to this

Excuse me, “Ignore Alexis”, but my education was money well spent. I not only received my MBA during my time at University but I also received an even more lucrative set of initials, my Mrs. So, yes I am highly educated, yes my education did infact cost a good deal of money, and yes I am happily married to a wonderful man. No, I am not now, nor have I ever been nor ever will be, a homosexual. I do not have those vile, disgusting urges that make these gays do the perverted things that they do with one another. I have never comitted a carnal sin against my Lord God, nor ever shall I. I am, infact, highly stable when it comes to my mental state, but thank you for your concern. I can assure you that I am perfectly sane and stable. I stand on the righteous side of the Lord, tall and proud with our men and women in uniform, our President, and the great Christian, God-loving Republican Party.

By John in Tampa, FLA

November 12, 2007 2:08 PM | Link to this

Hi Alexis

Hope you are having a nice day.

By dave

November 12, 2007 2:10 PM | Link to this

Alexis….have you signed your sons up for military service so they can go kill? Kill Innocent Iraqi’s and call them “collateral” damage? Please PLEASE explain Ted Haggard and Larry Craig to me. Are they not BOTH republicans and christians? Not only THAT..but they are LEADERS of other republicans and christians. PLEASE EXPLAIN THEM!!!!

By spp

November 12, 2007 2:33 PM | Link to this

I think Alexis is doing an Andy Kaufman routine…..

But yes, let them go after whatever water hogs there are, I have no problem with that.

By Alexis

November 12, 2007 2:35 PM | Link to this

Dave — my sons are 7 and 10, so no they have not been signed up for military service. However, I would be proud to have my children serve in Iraq, to bring freedom and liberty to that opressed region ruled for too long by evil men. Ted Haggard and Larry Craig, well yes they are Republicans. I will discuss them seperately. Ted Haggard was an evil homosexual who managed to infiltrate the ranks of the Republican party for the sole purpose of embarassing us with his homosexual revelations and drug addiction. He is a Republican only because of his trickery. He is truly an amoral democrat with no redeeming qualities.

As for Larry Craig, he was framed by the left wing liberal radicals in an attempt to discredit a true Republican voice in the Senate. He is not homosexual nor has any proof ever been offered that he truly was involved in anything other than having a “wide stance” while doing his business in the restroom.

By Alexis

November 12, 2007 2:38 PM | Link to this

John You are a vile, disgusting and evil homosexual and I would appreciate it if you would not take the time to speak to me when we are on the same blog. I am disgusted by your behavior and your promotion of the homosexual agenda.

By Gay Boy

November 12, 2007 2:54 PM | Link to this

He is not homosexual nor has any proof ever been offered that he truly was involved in anything other than having a “wide stance” while doing his business in the restroom.

Alexis, by his own admission he was soliciting sex, which is why he pled guilty. Now I’m not defending him, we don’t want him for our side, you can keep him.

Oh wait, Alexis sweetie you got me, at first I thought you were one of those right wing religious nuts, and then I realized what you were doing and you had me laughing my a* off. I finally realized that you were just doing a parody and filling in for the striking writers until they settle. Kudos to you, you are hilarious! Thanks for the laugh.

By John in Tampa, FLA

November 12, 2007 3:12 PM | Link to this

Dang, all i said was hi

By Alexis

November 12, 2007 3:34 PM | Link to this

Excuse me, “Gay Boy” (a phrase I never anticipated myself uttering), Sen. Craig did NOT plead guilty nor admit to soliciting sex. He plead guilty to disorderly conduct for resisting the police officer who was working the liberal left-wing agenda to entrap Sen. Craig, to make a mockery of him and attempt to discredit his good name and by association, discredit the Republican Party. It was a ploy by the neo-communist left wing to smear the good name of the Republican Party in an effort to get better leverage to get Hilary Clinton into the White House so that she can shame us with her lack of leadership and family values.

By chris broe

November 12, 2007 4:57 PM | Link to this

I didn’t know andy kaufman was gay.

By JD

November 12, 2007 5:37 PM | Link to this

Isn’t God the one who judges? Why are you making judgements Alexis? How about you keep your SUV on your side of the road and let everyone live their lives the way they think is best? I know you do things everyday that u think is best but might turn out it was a stupid thing to do. Like marrying the wife beater or the porn king of the south. Life is what it is. Let live and don’t hate so much. Maybe someone will want to marry you one day because you are a caring person. Then again they might JUDGE you as a silly person and pass you over.

By Alexis

November 12, 2007 6:07 PM | Link to this

JD excuse me, but I do not judge. God has judged these homosexuals to be evil, I merely proclaim the Word. As for finding someone to marry me, I have, thank you. My husband is a wonderful, good Christian Republican and a great provider for our family. I have two beautiful sons, a fabulous house, great friends and a gorgeous car. I have a truly blessed life, The Lord has been good to me, so I spread his word far and wide, and speak out against the evil that these gays bring into our midst. They are damning us to Hell, and the liberals are enabling them to do it.

By Judy

November 12, 2007 6:16 PM | Link to this

Expensive education or not, Alexis continues to display the results of Georgia’s dysfunctional and broken school system. At least the rankings are consistent - bottom 10 of all the states for how long now?

By susan-a teacher

November 12, 2007 6:27 PM | Link to this

Boys, don’t you realize this “Alexis” is a fake? Or either, she is some kind of fanatic from the godhatesfags.com. I would not call her a christian when she has conducted herself the way she has on this blog. I am a christian and even though I do not want the gay lifestyle for myself, I have empathy for others and their situations. If you want to lead someone to the Lord, you don’t do it this way. It is not my place to judge—nor is it hers. God will judge her one day for the way in which she has conducted herself here.

By DB

November 12, 2007 8:16 PM | Link to this

For the person in Marietta who uses 444,000 gallons a month of water, they should simply make a law to be able to shut off the water since this should be declared a state of emergency. I’d love to see the grass and flowers shrivel up on his lawn. This is an emergency, and Perdue should be worrying about morons like that person instead of worrying about starting a prayer vigil. It’s just ludicrous! I can’t wait until it starts to rain, which is inevitable. All the freaks will blame it on the prayer.

Alexis, you are a poor representative of Christians, Republicans, and Americans in general. However, you are an excellent representative of the institutions of ignorance and bigotry. Your words are vile. And if your goal is to convert gays into straight Christians, you have failed miserably. You claim to be intelligent and educated, yet you know nothing about changing the hearts and minds of people. While placing yourself above everyone else and casting stones, you may want to take a look deep inside yourself and find the source of that anger and hostility to which you’re so obviously clinging. Don’t bother responding because I know how you work. Good luck.

By Sick of Alexis

November 12, 2007 10:16 PM | Link to this

Alexis - Why are you ranting and raving about homosexuals. I’m sure they don’t use any more water than your family. By the way, has anyone ever told you that paying a lot for you education doesn’t necessarily make you smarter? You’re ignorant.

By David L.

November 13, 2007 12:24 AM | Link to this

Two months ago we started actively conserving water in my house of two adults. Just capturing cold water before it arrived Hot at the faucets, washing all dishes with the 2 yr old dishwasher and no car washing reduced my first full month water bill by 58%. I saw where Fulton county only reduced by an average of 6%? Yet the Army Corp of Enviromentalists is releasing even more water from Lanier than normal! What the Heck is going on Government employees? Do the Citisens of Georgia have to take matters into their own hands to stop the excessive and uneccessary water discharges from the Dam by the Army Corp of Enviromentalist’s?

By mom

November 13, 2007 7:13 AM | Link to this

So after doing my best to conserve and cutting back, i am given an increase in the basic water rate. I never come close to hitting to going over the basic but now that I am using less I have to pay more. Where is the justice??

By smitty

November 13, 2007 7:44 AM | Link to this

This prayer vigil is about the dumbest thing possible. Praying to some imaginary spirit in the sky is NOT going to bring rain.

Besides, with Gov. Perdue leading this prayer vigil, where is the separation of church and state? I am tired of this state being run by his religious beliefs…….same with George Bush. He is running this country on his religious beliefs.

Pray for rain, yea right……

By HitMeAgain

November 13, 2007 2:24 PM | Link to this

Figures that the politicians will figure out some way to make money from this situation. Probably come in handy when they vote to give themselves another raise.