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DEL.ICIO.USTwo months after giving away $1 million, state school superintendent files for bankruptcy
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
State School Superintendent Kathy Cox, who in September gave away the $1 million she won in a game show, has filed for bankruptcy.
Her husband is a builder hit hard by the economic collapse.
This is in today’s Athens Banner-Herald::
“On November 17, after consultation with numerous attorneys, my husband and I made the difficult decision to file for bankruptcy due to losses incurred by his home building business,” State Schools Superintendent Kathy Cox said in a statement issued Friday by her office.
“The collapse of the home building market has been well documented and small builders, like my husband, have been hit especially hard. This was a gut-wrenching decision, but in the end, we felt that we had no choice.”
Cox issued the statement, and a similar e-mail to school superintendents, following a story that appeared in the online version of The Newnan Times-Herald. According to the article, Cox and her husband, John, filed Monday for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, with $3.5 million in liabilities and just shy of $650,000 in assets.
Only last September, in a giddy peformance, Cox became the first $1 million winner on the FOX TV series “Are You Smarter Than A 5th-Grader?” by answering correctly the question: Who was the longest reigning British monarch?
She gave the money to Macon’s Georgia Academy for the Blind, Clarkston’s Atlanta Area School for the Deaf and Cave Spring’s Georgia School for the Deaf.
My AJC colleague Rhonda Cook talked to Cox spokesman Dana Tofig today. He said that Cox created a “gift foundation” with her winnings that will protect it from family creditors. Tofig also said that none of the $1 million would be used to administer the foundation — i.e., no individuals will profit by it. The cash still goes to the three schools.
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By Sorry
November 22, 2008 12:45 PM | Link to this
Check the records of the show, I am quite sure that Ms. Cox was required to give the money away.
By Lulu
November 22, 2008 1:00 PM | Link to this
And tell me, Sorry. If true does that make you feel better about yourself?
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By Traci
November 22, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this
That’s awful to hear. I hate that for her and her family. Just goes to show you that times are rough for EVERYONE! Good luck Mrs. Cox.
By jay
November 22, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this
She actually set up a nonprofit organization in her and her husband’s name. She was required to contribute the money to an organization. She originally said she was giving funds to the state schools, but then set up the private corporation where she could control the money.
By Jeffrey
November 22, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this
God bless everyone with the troubles of the economy. The fallout of our economy has no friends….we all are at the mercy of what can come back from the troubles of the world. Best of luck Kathy! I’m a teacher and hold you in great regards.
By Bubba
November 22, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this
Isn’t there a bankruptcy rule concerning disposal of assets within 12 months of filing so as to protect creditors — especially secured creditors? If so, does will her donations have to be returned?
By Belinda
November 22, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this
That’s deep.
By Republicans R Crooks
November 22, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this
imho, she was and is unqualified for the job she has, winning election only because her last name was Cox and voters confused her with the Secretary of State who has the same last name and a similar first name. Kick her out of office, bankruptcy should disqualify her from holding elected office.
By FedUpInFayette
November 22, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this
Guess Hubby wont’t be buying her next election for her. Maybe that means we’ll be lucky enough to get a superintendent who is smarter than a high schooler, now.
By DHD
November 22, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this
It happens to the best of us. Be careful about gloating over this…you never know when it’s going to be you. You too, AJC.
By KK
November 22, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this
Time are really hard for everyone. That goes to show that no one is exempt from the economic disaster that we are facing. Credit card companies are calling and stressing people out. I pray for everyone who is going through this rough time.
I have read stories where people are killing themselves because creditors are calling and they have no money to pay. Let’s keep everyone in our prayers.
By marcus
November 22, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this
Sorry that she would have to go through this, whether or not she had to give the money away. For anybody who thinks ill of this woman and her misfortune, they should put themselves in her position.
By KK
November 22, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this
Time are really hard for everyone. That goes to show that no one is exempt from the economic disaster that we are facing. Credit card companies are calling and stressing people out. I pray for everyone who is going through this rough time.
I have read stories where people are killing themselves because creditors are calling and they have no money to pay. Let’s keep everyone in our prayers.
By mikehunt
November 22, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this
I hate that for Mrs. Cocks. She should have kept the cash.
By Jeff
November 22, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this
My heart goes out to them on some level, I guess but I really have to ask the question: She can lead all of the schools in the State, but can’t even manager her own finances? Pretty sad. Maybe now financial literacy will be required in schools!
By Jeff
November 22, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this
My heart goes out to them on some level, I guess but I really have to ask the question: She can lead all of the schools in the State, but can’t even manage her own finances? Pretty sad. Maybe now financial literacy will be required in schools!
By DHD
November 22, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this
It happens to the best of us. Be careful about gloating over this…you never know when it’s going to be you. You too, AJC.
By Derek
November 22, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this
TO; “Republicans R Crooks” If you truly feel that way then half the democrats in office should be out, considering all their issues!
By Carl
November 22, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this
How come the “Political Insider” had to find out about this third-hand from the Newnan Times-Herald and The Athens Banner-Herald?
By Rick
November 22, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this
If you like or dislike Ms.Cox’s never laugh when someones dreams are being destroyed by going bankrupt. These are very bad times for alot of people. I will not laugh or make fun of anyone facing what they are facing. It could be any of us next. If you feel that she shouldn’t have been elected to the position she holds vote her out come next election. Be fair, and wish her the best at this time. As far as her winning the million on the television show, she gave the money to wonderful groups & I belive she will be blessed for having done this. I wonder how many people would have wanted to think of a way to profit from winning that much money. My Best to Ms. Cox’s & her Family
By Derek
November 22, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this
TO; “Republicans R Crooks” If you truly feel that way then half the democrats in office should be out, considering all their issues!
By KK
November 22, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this
DHD you are right. We should not pass judgement on anyone. Because as you can see you can have a job today and everything can be lost tomorrow and we can end up in the unemployment line. So instead of faulting people……let’s try and help. If anything we should be angry with the people that caused this mess.
By Rick
November 22, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this
If you like or dislike Ms.Cox’s never laugh when someones dreams are being destroyed by going bankrupt. These are very bad times for alot of people. I will not laugh or make fun of anyone facing what they are facing. It could be any of us next. If you feel that she shouldn’t have been elected to the position she holds vote her out come next election. Be fair, and wish her the best at this time. As far as her winning the million on the television show, she gave the money to wonderful groups & I belive she will be blessed for having done this. I wonder how many people would have wanted to think of a way to profit from winning that much money. My Best to Ms. Cox’s & her Family
By Dewitt Glenn
November 22, 2008 1:37 PM | Link to this
If it is OK to bail out Wall St with billions nothing is wrong with supporting Ms Cox at this critical time a lot of the people that hate her integrity need to check around thir own doors.
By cnote
November 22, 2008 1:39 PM | Link to this
I don’t always agree with Cox, but to call her unqualified is ridiculous. She’s a former teacher and state legislator. People tend to get qualifications and political philosophy mixed up at times.
I know folks say she was elected because of SOS Cox, which is still irrelevant to her qualifications, but I don’t think she won because of SOS Cox. The state had already voted for a GOP Superintendent and GA was trending Republican.
By A1502235
November 22, 2008 1:39 PM | Link to this
“Amat victoria Priam” victory favors those who take pains.
Probably there aren’t so many suffering money problems for being a trusted confidant, helpful to friends and family, or in my case wining and dining my centeganarian mom during her last bittersweet days on earth.
By A1502235
November 22, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this
“Amat victoria Priam” victory favors those who take pains.
Probably there aren’t so many suffering money problems for being a trusted confidant, helpful to friends and family, or in my case wining and dining my centeganarian mom during her last bittersweet days on earth.
By Linda McMichael
November 22, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this
There but for the grace of God, goes any of us in these times. Good luck to the Cox family and to all of us.
By Brad
November 22, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this
Hey Republicans R Crooks posted 1:17 PM
If she was a democrat would you be singing a different tune? If you file personal bankruptcy and you’re a republican you get kicked out of office, if your run your city into the ground and your democrat (IE Shirley Franklin) you get a job in the Obama administration.
By BVanB
November 22, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this
Most of us are probably in the same line. Keep your chin up, things will get better. Never gloat over the misfortunes of others, regardless of your political views.
By Linda McMichael
November 22, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this
There but for the grace of God, go any of us in these times. Good luck to the Cox family and to all of us.
By A1502235
November 22, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this
“Amat victoria Priam” victory favors those who take pains.
Probably there aren’t so many suffering money problems for being a trusted confidant, helpful to friends and family, or in my case wining and dining my centeganarian mom during her last bittersweet days on earth.
By milburn drysdale
November 22, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this
Once again W’s tax give away to the wealthy raises its ugly head
By milburn drysdale
November 22, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this
Once again W’s tax give away to the wealthy raises its ugly head
By dave
November 22, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this
Republicans R Crooks - so much for the new spirt of bi-partinship. Guess there are jerks like you on both side of the asile…
By A1502235
November 22, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this
“Amat victoria Priam” victory favors those who take pains.
Probably there aren’t so many suffering money problems for being a trusted confidant, helpful to friends and family, or in my case wining and dining my centeganarian mom during her last bittersweet days on earth.
By Dee
November 22, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this
People are so cynical when it comes to others. One day, this will happen to you and I hope you remember the lack of support you gave others. Best of luck, Kathy.
By Socialist Sissy Saxby Must Be Defeated
November 22, 2008 1:59 PM | Link to this
3.5 million in liabilities and just shy of $650,000 in assets, just a normal middle class family,-Right? …Like give me a break.-REPUBLICANS ARE CROOKS
By Lee
November 22, 2008 1:59 PM | Link to this
Bubba, you raised a very good point. In sum:
“Gifts or transfers of property by you to others during the twelve months or in some cases five years prior to your bankruptcy are subject to review by the Trustee and may be reassessed by the Court. If a creditor or a person related to you received special treatment (such as being paid while others were not) the Trustee may demand repayment from them. The Trustee must be advised of any such payments or transfers made during the twelve months prior to bankruptcy.”
Of course, it may be that Cox was playing on behalf of a named charity and the payout was paid directly to the schools and did not pass through the Cox’s personal finances.
By Bravo, Mme Super
November 22, 2008 1:59 PM | Link to this
Ms. Cox’s predecessor, Linda Schrenko, used the office of state education superintendent to enrich herself and is now a resident of one of Georgia’s prisons (unless she’s out - it’s hard to keep all of Georgia’s incarcerated public servants straight. Bill Campbell .. Robin Williams .. Charles Walker .. etc.)
Ms. Cox clearly could have used a little “loan” from the state of Georgia. But instead of using her office to pay her personal bills, she opted for the difficult, embarrassing route of declaring banktruptcy. I’m guessing the filing is a public document, so her financial dealings will be up for public review.
In another ironic twist, I think Schrenko swiped some money meant for a school for deaf kids to bankroll her face lift. The same group of kids would later benefit from Cox’s donation.
What a humbling experience this must be - yet what strength of character this shows. How many public officials anywhere, especially facing dire financial difficulty, would resist the temptation to cook the books a little? (See former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens for example)
Hats off you to Madame Superintendent. Thank you for your humility and honesty, and for putting students and taxpayers first. Best of luck in squaring your family’s situation away. No matter what, you’ve set an inspiring example of someone willing to tackle matters head-on rather than take a less than honorable way out.
By Shelia Lockett
November 22, 2008 2:01 PM | Link to this
I am sorry Mrs.Cox to here you and your family are going through hard times, as are many of our Ga. builders. I don’t know Mrs.Cox personly but I live in winstion Ga. I saw the show, you made Douglas Co. residences very proud to know you are smarter than a fifth grader. God be with you and your family.
By rc
November 22, 2008 2:02 PM | Link to this
sorry this happened to her, but this problem has been aided and abetted by the republican administration. oh yes sub primes were at fault and dems wanted everyone in homes, but the repubs were at the wheel (prez and congress) for 6 years and did nothing to curb the tide which many of them say they saw coming. they and the majority repub crooks on wall street all need to be punished by running from office or put in jail.
By Bravo, Mme Super
November 22, 2008 2:05 PM | Link to this
Ms. Cox’s predecessor, Linda Schrenko, used the office of state education superintendent to enrich herself and is now a resident of one of Georgia’s prisons (unless she’s out - it’s hard to keep all of Georgia’s incarcerated public servants straight. Bill Campbell .. Robin Williams .. Charles Walker .. etc.)
Ms. Cox clearly could have used a little “loan” from the state of Georgia. But instead of using her office to pay her personal bills, she opted for the difficult, embarrassing route of declaring banktruptcy. I’m guessing the filing is a public document, so her financial dealings will be up for public review.
In another ironic twist, I think Schrenko swiped some money meant for a school for deaf kids to bankroll her face lift. The same group of kids would later benefit from Cox’s donation.
What a humbling experience this must be - yet what strength of character this shows. How many public officials anywhere, especially facing dire financial difficulty, would resist the temptation to cook the books a little? (See former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens for example)
Hats off you to Madame Superintendent. Thank you for your humility and honesty, and for putting students and taxpayers first. Best of luck in squaring your family’s situation away. No matter what, you’ve set an inspiring example of someone willing to tackle matters head-on rather than take a less than honorable way out.
By hadron
November 22, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this
Isn’t she the one that didn’t Georgia schools to teach evolution?
By Atico
November 22, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this
If any builder belives that that should be on any ones sorry list I have some news for each of them as they reap their just deserve. Now its your turn to suffer.
You used every way in the book to get prime dollar for the sticks you glued together. You took advantage of illegal immigrants, low interest rates, encouraged sub prime loans so you could walk away from a hous closing with exhoribant profits, sometimes as much as 100%. For get it builders you will find no sympathy from us the screwed over home buyers.
By C. Darwin
November 22, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this
Is she the one that tried to undermine the teaching of evolution in Georgia schools?
By Mike In Woodstock
November 22, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this
Bless her heart. She’s another victim of the Bush Depression.
January 20th can’t come soon enough!
By Dumbing Down
November 22, 2008 2:20 PM | Link to this
Hilarious… now I see why in Georgia Johnny can’t read, and can’t do math either!
“We will lead the nation…” in what… STUPIDITY?
By Give us our country back--Throw the Republicans out
November 22, 2008 2:21 PM | Link to this
REPUBLICANS HAVE RUINED THIS COUNTRY
By I'm Sorry
November 22, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this
Sign of the times. May the Lord bless her and her family and keep them. I wish the best for you and all of us out here that may or may not be struggling.
God Bless you.
By Wyld Byll Hyltnyr
November 22, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this
Clearly the gift is a “fradulent transfer”, it will be interesting to see if the creditors try to have the recipients disgore the $.
By Republicans R Crooks
November 22, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this
Dear Brad, et al: Just being a teacher does not qualify one to manage a billion dollar branch of government….the school system in Ga is pretty worthless, ranking 49th out of 50 most years. Money from the more affluent Metro Atlanta counties is diverted via the state’s ill named qbe program to support rural Ga schools. Meanwhile, thoses of us in Metro Atlanta who believe in high standards in education are paying 19 and 20 plus mils on our property taxes to support the schools, while the deadbeats in Rural Georgia are paying the minimum 6%. And still they fail, yet Cox and her ilk spin the numbers to claim the rural schools are getting better. They are not, they just now have our money with which to over pay their teachers who are mostly just baby sitters. Cathy Cox is the problem…or is it Kathy Cox…Soon I will not have to pay the school tax, as when I reach 62 Cobb county exempts me from the tax on my primary home. Fire Fat Girl Cox NOW…
By R LM
November 22, 2008 2:35 PM | Link to this
Lets face it if these people were not honest then they would not be filing for bankruptcy. Someone would have given her husband a “loan”. The housing business is lousy and she was not involved in her husbands business. This should not be held against her.
By Susanne
November 22, 2008 2:35 PM | Link to this
I have worn the shoes that Kathy is now wearing not because of hard economic times but because of stupidity. I know the embarrassment she and her family must now be experiencing and my heart goes out to them. What I don’t understand is some people’s need to criticize the situation especially in these extremely difficult financial times. More so, those of who take up space here to point fingers and critique her job qualifications, should sit down and take a good look in the mirror. One day you may yourself be on the other side of that mirror.
Whether she is or is not qualified for her job has nothing to do with the point at hand nor does whether she was or was not required to give away the money she won or how she set it up to give it away. She gave it to those schools who needed the help and she will be blessed for it. Somehow she and her family will come through this. When God closes one door he always opens another and in Kathy’s case, maybe three.
By brent a.
November 22, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this
It makes sense that she was required to give the money away.
A) She was a school superintendent, and
B) The questions were easier than usual.
The show wanted to make a splash. If this is true, then this is extremely poor journalism by the writer of this article.
By Susanne Lee
November 22, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this
I have worn the shoes that Kathy is now wearing not because of hard economic times but because of stupidity. I know the embarrassment she and her family must now be experiencing and my heart goes out to them. What I don’t understand is some people’s need to criticize the situation especially in these extremely difficult financial times. More so, those of who take up space here to point fingers and critique her job qualifications, should sit down and take a good look in the mirror. One day you may yourself be on the other side of that mirror.
Whether she is or is not qualified for her job has nothing to do with the point at hand nor does whether she was or was not required to give away the money she won or how she set it up to give it away. She gave it to those schools who needed the help and she will be blessed for it. Somehow she and her family will come through this. When God closes one door he always opens another and in Kathy’s case, maybe three.
By CJKatl
November 22, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this
To the jerk who implied Sec. Cox could not handle her own finances, let’s hope you never have something happen to you as catastrophic as the economic downturn has been to builders. There is a big difference between making bad choices/financial mismanagement and circumstances beyond your control. Anyone who isn’t clouded in judgement by political dogma, anyone who can actually think and care, knows that this was beyond the Coxes control and feels nothing but empathy for what must be a very difficult circumstance for the family. Anyone who says otherwise is really letting the rest of the world know he or she is incapable of thinking and feeling.
There, but for a car accident, medical condition, or economic downturn in our own industries goes any one of us. Whether you agree or disagree with her politically, the bankruptcy says nothing about her, her character, or her abilities.
By Susanne Lee
November 22, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this
I have worn the shoes that Kathy is now wearing not because of hard economic times but because of stupidity. I know the embarrassment she and her family must now be experiencing and my heart goes out to them. What I don’t understand is some people’s need to criticize the situation especially in these extremely difficult financial times. More so, those of who take up space here to point fingers and critique her job qualifications, should sit down and take a good look in the mirror. One day you may yourself be on the other side of that mirror.
Whether she is or is not qualified for her job has nothing to do with the point at hand nor does whether she was or was not required to give away the money she won or how she set it up to give it away. She gave it to those schools who needed the help and she will be blessed for it. Somehow she and her family will come through this. When God closes one door he always opens another and in Kathy’s case, maybe three.
By Paul Jones
November 22, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this
There is no regulation that would require the money to be given away. What we have is an act of generosity tht benefited 3 state schools, followed by an unforseen downturn in the economy. She got bitten like thousands of other Americans. Bury the political vitrol for once and see humanity.
By It's not what your country can do for BUSH and his CRONIES
November 22, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this
CATHY COX MATH 101…Call SAXBY-,maybe the Republican Crooked Committee can come up with another BAIL-OUT.
By RichRepbublican
November 22, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this
You’re all losers. It serves you right. God Bless.
By ...MR. and MRS. MOE RON
November 22, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this
INVESTIGATE THE STATE EDUCATION BUDGET
By Mountain Dawg
November 22, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this
Our prayers are with Superintendent Cox and her family-the economy has hurt all of us. Kathy, if you see this, know their are a lot of us out here that support you and thank you for what you are doing for the children in Georgia. No one else would have the courage to continue the fight for our kids like you have already done(and will continue to do)!
By Focus On The Family
November 22, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this
ELECT JIM MARTIN for U.S. SENATE
By Catherine
November 22, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this
This woman won 1 million dollars in September and gave it all back to the kids. She could have easily kept it for herself but instead she chose to do what was right. She represented our great state very well on the show. I think that every person in Georgia should give her one dollar to keep her from having to file for bankruptcy.
By Catherine
November 22, 2008 3:07 PM | Link to this
This woman won 1 million dollars in September and gave it all back to the kids. She could have easily kept it for herself, but instead she chose to do what was right. She represented our great state very well on the show. I think that every person in Georgia should give her one dollar to keep her from having to file for bankruptcy.
By National Homebuilders Association
November 22, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this
SMARTER THAN A 5th GRADER
By ANOTHER REPUBLICAN BAIL-OUT
November 22, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this
I think every person in Georgia should let the Rascals be thrown out and keep what ever dollars they have left.
By gwatl
November 22, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this
Feel bad for her, but at the same time, think that she is now out of her element. She needs to get a job in the public sector where she can earn $$$ for her family. Can see how it would be very difficult to attempt to solve the major problems this state has with public education with the finances of her own family being held over her head. At a time when the state is loosing high paying jobs, a focus needs to be on turning out skilled students. Just heard this week that we have another school system in north Georgia that is going to be placed on SAC accreditation probation. Someone needs to take charge of public education in the state.
By Sissy Saxby
November 22, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this
Too bad for their creditors who are also more than likely trying to make a living. People like subcontractors, etc. They are not going to be paid for goods or services they provided. Yes, times are tough, but not everybody is filing for bankruptcy.
By Sara Palin
November 22, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this
This would have never happen in Alaska, I would have personally taken the money out of the Eskimo Welfare Oil funds and given it to Ms Cox to futher the educational efforts to stop retardition in Republican politics.
By michael freeman
November 22, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this
A 10 year old would be smart enough to keep the damn money.
Final question: Is she smarter than a 5th grader?
Answer: No
By ron
November 22, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this
it wasn’t hers (one million dollars)to begin with.don’t make her a heroic figure who deserves our sympathy.
By Jaine
November 22, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this
“I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good things, therefore, that I can do, any kindness that I can show a fellow being, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again. ” Be nice, people. I for one resent that the story about the Cox’ Family’s troubles was even printed in the AJC…and did not read it. (Couldn’t miss the huge headline, tho…). It’s none of my business. No matter what the reasons are, they are a family in crises. The way we are ALL going to come out of these hard times is to love and support each other. God bless them and all who are struggling.
By michael freeman
November 22, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this
A 10 year old would be smart enough to keep the damn money.
Final question: Is she smarter than a 5th grader?
Answer: No
By The DisHonorable Dick Cheney Draft Dodger
November 22, 2008 3:28 PM | Link to this
THIS WOMAN SHOULD BE VICE-PRESIDENT
By REPUBLICAN GREED
November 22, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this
A BIG FEMALE REPUBLICAN RASCAL
By cathy
November 22, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this
did not file for bankrupcy but did tell the bank to kiss my butt after they would not work with me, they now own a nice 3 bedrooom two bath house in forsyth county. Not killing myself but am pretty sure a couple of collectors that like to call me on a daily basis would like to.
Game over jerks
By Fred
November 22, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this
I agree with BHD above, you should not be happy because someone is going through a rough period in their life, it least they admitted it and did not try to hide it and still from others to pay their debts. Stay strong COX family.
By LINE SAXBY'S POCKETS
November 22, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this
kathy cox is a $axby clone
By Fred
November 22, 2008 3:45 PM | Link to this
I agree with BHD above, you should not be happy because someone is going through a rough period in their life, it least they admitted it and did not try to hide it and still from others to pay their debts. Stay strong COX family.
By wrkgma3
November 22, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this
I don’t feel sorry for her or her family. I’m sure Mr and Mrs Cox are intelligent enough people to have created some kind of “front” where they/she has control of the funds. This financial hardship did not just appear, I’m sure they knew their financial situation and took that into account when she “gave” the money away. I’m not sure, but I would almost bet that as superintendent of schools, Cox was required to give the money away to a charitable organization. She’ll be ok, let’s worry about the average Joe and Jill…
By AJC Management
November 22, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this
The poster Sissy Saxby and LINE SAXBY’S POCKETS are the same person. This person has been hired by the Democrats and Martin to make it look like there is this widespread hate for Saxby. Although we at the AJC and more particularly, the Insider, hate Saxby as much as this guy, we feet compelled to let everyone in on the Martin/Democrat ,paid, lobbyist that is continually posting this drivel about Senator Chambliss.
By Pamela Rojo
November 22, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this
I hope this doesn’t post twice. If it does - I apologize but I was informed the post didn’t work. It never ceases to amaze me how insensitive and downright cruel some people can be when it comes to the suffering of others. Mr. and Mrs. Cox had to file bankruptcy because of problems with his company. The economy caused the problem - NOT anything Mrs. Cox did or didn’t do as Secretary of State. She seems to be doing a pretty good job herself and, if not, the people will show their displeasure when election time comes again. Instead of driving another stake in the Cox family’s collective hearts, why not show some humanity to a family that’s already hurting. What good does it do to point fingers and smirk at their misfortune. Just remember - but for the Grace of God - there go I (you). My prayers are with this family and I hope everything works out to the good for them. Pamela
By Pamela Rojo
November 22, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this
I hope this doesn’t post twice. If it does - I apologize but I was informed the post didn’t work. It never ceases to amaze me how insensitive and downright cruel some people can be when it comes to the suffering of others. Mr. and Mrs. Cox had to file bankruptcy because of problems with his company. The economy caused the problem - NOT anything Mrs. Cox did or didn’t do as Secretary of State. She seems to be doing a pretty good job herself and, if not, the people will show their displeasure when election time comes again. Instead of driving another stake in the Cox family’s collective hearts, why not show some humanity to a family that’s already hurting. What good does it do to point fingers and smirk at their misfortune. Just remember - but for the Grace of God - there go I (you). My prayers are with this family and I hope everything works out to the good for them. Pamela
By Pamela Rojo
November 22, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this
I hope this doesn’t post twice. If it does - I apologize but I was informed the post didn’t work. It never ceases to amaze me how insensitive and downright cruel some people can be when it comes to the suffering of others. Mr. and Mrs. Cox had to file bankruptcy because of problems with his company. The economy caused the problem - NOT anything Mrs. Cox did or didn’t do as Secretary of State. She seems to be doing a pretty good job herself and, if not, the people will show their displeasure when election time comes again. Instead of driving another stake in the Cox family’s collective hearts, why not show some humanity to a family that’s already hurting. What good does it do to point fingers and smirk at their misfortune. Just remember - but for the Grace of God - there go I (you). My prayers are with this family and I hope everything works out to the good for them. Pamela
By sean hannity
November 22, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this
This would have never happened if Mccain would have won!
By JR
November 22, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this
Wow, are the Democrats ever a mean spirited group. I guess the term liberal mean liberal with hate!
By Republicans R Crooks
November 22, 2008 4:16 PM | Link to this
Saxby is a crook, just like Cathy or Kathy, or whatever it calls itself these days….imho….just say no to saxby, cathy and all lying, thieving crooked repukes….that includes the dummycrat former guv RoyIamNotaCrook Barns…imho again….Roy sure is a BIG FAT BOY these days….ah hope he has a heart attack soon, cause I have a defibrilator in my car, and I would just luv to stand there with it and deny him its use…..
By neal boortz
November 22, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this
This is why we need the fair tax.
By Republicans R Crooks
November 22, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this
sean hannity: change your diaper, this one is full of sh i t..just like you….
By GOP deadbeats are scum
November 22, 2008 4:21 PM | Link to this
Kathy Cox is just the latest in a never-ending string of Republican idiots who can’t manage money. They drove the economy into a ditch, and they are now justifiably losing their own homes and possessions. Too bad they hurt so many innocent people along the way. I hope the court throws deadbeat Kathy Cox and her deadbeat husband out of their home and takes everything they have - cares, furniture, clothes, etc. And I hope the voters throw her fat deadbeat butt out of office next time she’s up for election.
By Republicans R Crooks
November 22, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this
Yo Pamela Rojo: Try this - s h it in one hand and hope in the other, then tell me which on gits full first.
By Republicans R Crooks
November 22, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this
neal boortz: change your PANTIES, they are full of sh i t..just like you….
By baker
November 22, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this
I’m sorry this happened to her and her husband. HOWEVER, if you cant manage your financial situation then you can not hold public office in my opinion. if you are walking out on your responsibilitys to people and companies you owe money to then you SHOULD NOT be in public office. NO WAY, she should step down. i dont mean this in a hateful way and i hope they can recover from this nad work their way out, BUT i feel strongly that if you cant honor financial obligations you need to be working to pay them off.
By Liberal Democrat
November 22, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this
It’s ironic and funny how the republicans reformed the bankruptcy codes, to make it more difficult for people to file, just in time for republicans to need the system. I laugh every time I read about Republicans going broke because of their on failed policies. Maybe Funny Purdue will be next. Come to think of it he will be all right with his Go Fish project next to his acreage in Houston County. He is one crooked politician.
By KellHighSchoolPE Teacher
November 22, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this
I can tell you that Cathy has been the absolute worst superintendent ever in Georgia, but at least she lets gay teachers teach here in Georgia, unlike Alabama. Excuse me while I do some jumping jacks….
By Kobb Klavern Kludd
November 22, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this
VOTE SAXBY!
WHITE POWER!
By sean hannity
November 22, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this
Kathy, you are a great American just like me. Maybe you could start a talk show and tell a bunch of lies to get a goofball elected president and make millions of dollars. Oh wait a minute we already have a bunch of those.
By GAPeach
November 22, 2008 4:41 PM | Link to this
It is beyond me how any body in their right mind can put all the blame on one party vs. another. There is absolutely enought blame to go around to all political parties!!!!!!!! I think they all contributed in some way to the economic mess we’re in and in addition to what our political leaders have done … our society with all of its expectations that the government give handouts to everybody regardless of whether they are able bodied and can work but choose not too as well as give everybody “The American Dream” regardless of whether they have a down payment or not, bad credit or no credit and take no responsibility for self … has just added to the mess we’re in, too.
By KellHighSchoolPE Teacher
November 22, 2008 4:53 PM | Link to this
Saxby = White Powder: Cocaine King? imho….oh, that was White Power, not Powder…..opps…
By RaceCop
November 22, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this
It is racist to make fun of people that declare bankruptcy.
By AJC Management
November 22, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this
KellHighSchoolPETeacher, Sissy Saxby, and LINE SAXBY’SPOECKET are all the same poster: Please read our earlier post from above.
November 22, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this
The poster Sissy Saxby and LINE SAXBY’S POCKETS are the same person. This person has been hired by the Democrats and Martin to make it look like there is this widespread hate for Saxby. Although we at the AJC and more particularly, the Insider, hate Saxby as much as this guy, we feel compelled to let everyone in on the Martin/Democrat paid, lobbyist that is continually posting this drivel about Senator Chambliss.
By Pamela Rojo
November 22, 2008 5:03 PM | Link to this
Yo “Republicans are Crooks” - thank goodness I have an education and can post something constructive instead of falling to the levels you have fallen to. This has NOTHING to do with whether a person is a Republican, Democrat, Liberterian or any other party affiliation. This thread has to do with a REAL FAMILY, an AMERICAN FAMILY in crisis. It doesn’t matter what party they vote with, what color their skin is, whether they are old, young, or somewhere in between. This is about Americans caring for Americans. So - having said that - I’ll put my soap box back under the bed where it belongs and hope somehow you get over yourself and your self-righteous attempts at speaking.
By KellHighSchoolPE Teacher
November 22, 2008 5:04 PM | Link to this
RaceCop - Only if they are FAT, blond haired hillbillies….
By KellHighSchoolPE Teacher
November 22, 2008 5:08 PM | Link to this
Well, ah work fer the Cobb County Board of Ed, if ya kin call teaching pe to FAT kids work.
By Republicans R Crooks
November 22, 2008 5:10 PM | Link to this
Pamela the illegal alien Rojo - I am typing on a key board, not writting, you ignorant kunt…..
By Idiot Hunter
November 22, 2008 5:12 PM | Link to this
If they are hairless, how do you know they are blond? Me thinks your are an idiot, Kell.
By AJC Management
November 22, 2008 5:16 PM | Link to this
Add Republicans R Crooks to the aforementioned list from the posts above.
November 22, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this
KellHighSchoolPETeacher, Sissy Saxby, and LINE SAXBY’SPOECKET are all the same poster: Please read our earlier post from above.
November 22, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this
The poster Sissy Saxby and LINE SAXBY’S POCKETS are the same person. This person has been hired by the Democrats and Martin to make it look like there is this widespread hate for Saxby. Although we at the AJC and more particularly, the Insider, hate Saxby as much as this guy, we feel compelled to let everyone in on the Martin/Democrat paid, lobbyist that is continually posting this drivel about Senator Chambliss.
By Jane
November 22, 2008 5:23 PM | Link to this
Why is it that some people feel that it is their obligation to give their own personal kick to someone when hard times come their way? What is wrong with people? I don’t care what the situation, there will always be a few who gloat and try to dissect the misfortune of their fellow citizens. And for some of you other naysayers: Nobody can seem to “manage” the cyclic nature of a capitalist society. Maybe your turn will be next to see how well you can “manage.”
By Jane
November 22, 2008 5:24 PM | Link to this
Why is it that some people feel that it is their obligation to give their own personal kick to someone when hard times come their way? What is wrong with people? I don’t care what the situation, there will always be a few who gloat and try to dissect the misfortune of their fellow citizens. And for some of you other naysayers: Nobody can seem to “manage” the cyclic nature of a capitalist society. Maybe your turn will be next to see how well you can “manage.”
By Poupon
November 22, 2008 5:25 PM | Link to this
“Smart” does not mean able to do rote memorization, which is all Ms. Cox did on that show and all public schools teach. Smart is being able to think things through and make good decisions. IQ tests measure reasoning abilities, NOT rote memorization.
If schools taught children how to think, as opposed to what to think, kids would be able to make wise decisions as adults, such as knowing how to ride the inevitable economic waves we encounter as adults.
The economy isn’t great right now, but look around you. Do you know even one single person who doesn’t live in a much larger house than they grew up in? Everyone has so many electronics and clothes they can’t use them all, and every family has a car for every adult, etc. etc. etc.
I fired the school system and have homeschooled for ten years. To do so, I gave up my business and an income of 75,000 a year. We have lived on my dh’s income alone for a decade. He works in a far more fragile industry ( museums) than Ms Cox or her husband, and I’m certain his income is lower than hers. We’ve weathered 9/11 and Katrina, which both devastated the museum industry, and reduced his income by about half. Our debt? Zero. Why? We own a house we can afford, shop second hand, and most importantly, we never shop on credit. We own the same electronics and other toys as everyone else, but we only buy them when we have money on hand.
Kathy Cox is filing for bankruptcy because she is spoiled and stupid, just like the dolts her schools are churning out. Her family could live on her income alone. They have simply chosen not to.
By Jane
November 22, 2008 5:25 PM | Link to this
Why is it that some people feel that it is their obligation to give their own personal kick to someone when hard times come their way? What is wrong with people? I don’t care what the situation, there will always be a few who gloat and try to dissect the misfortune of their fellow citizens. And for some of you other naysayers: Nobody can seem to “manage” the cyclic nature of a capitalist society. Maybe your turn will be next to see how well you can “manage.”
By Jane
November 22, 2008 5:26 PM | Link to this
Why is it that some people feel that it is their obligation to give their own personal kick to someone when hard times come their way? What is wrong with people? I don’t care what the situation, there will always be a few who gloat and try to dissect the misfortune of their fellow citizens. And for some of you other naysayers: Nobody can seem to “manage” the cyclic nature of a capitalist society. Maybe your turn will be next to see how well you can “manage.”
By Pamela Rojo
November 22, 2008 5:28 PM | Link to this
Republicans R Crooks
Sorry to disappoint you but I am a full blooded American, born and raised here. I also served in the USAF. So, I qualify as an American - not an illegal alien. Rojo is my nicknam because I have red hair ane Rojo means “red”. And - “speaking” comes in all forms. One can speak with their eyes, one can even speak with their keyboard if you so desire. Heck, we even have a country where someone can brand someone they don’t even know with colorful adjectives. I won’t lower myself to your level by calling you names. This isn’t about YOU or me. The thread is about Kathy and her family. So - you can stop with the name calling. You’re just verifying what I was trying not to say - you are ignorant and all you’re capable saying are 4 letter words. What a shame.
By Republicans R Crooks
November 22, 2008 5:33 PM | Link to this
Does the carpet match the drapes Pam?
By Pamela Rojo
November 22, 2008 5:37 PM | Link to this
RRC
Stick a fork in it - I’m done with you and your pitiful attempts at being funny.
By Poupon
November 22, 2008 5:39 PM | Link to this
“Smart” does not mean “able to do rote memorization”, which is all Ms. Cox did on that show and all public schools teach. Smart is being able to think things through and make good decisions. IQ tests measure reasoning abilities, NOT rote memorization. A tape recorder is as smart as anyone spouting memorized material.
If schools taught children how to think, as opposed to what to think, they would be able to make wise decisions as adults. One example is knowing how to ride the inevitable economic waves we encounter as adults.
The economy isn’t great right now, but look around you. Do you know even one single person who doesn’t live in a much larger house than they grew up in? Everyone has so many electronics and clothes they can’t use them all, and every family has a car for every adult, etc. etc. etc. Every person you know could downsize and still be better off than their parents were. There is a difference between suffering and spoiled.
I fired the school system and have homeschooled for ten years. To do so, I gave up my business and a personal income of 75,000 a year. We have lived on my dh’s income alone ever since.He works in a far more fragile industry ( museums) than Ms Cox or her husband, and I’m certain his income is lower than hers. We’ve weathered 9/11 and Katrina, which both devastated the museum industry, and reduced his income by about half. Our debt? Zero. Why? We own a house we can afford, shop second hand, and most importantly, we never shop on credit. We own the same electronics and other toys as everyone else, but we buy them when we have money on hand, or my son builds them for us. This is the kid whose teachers at school said was mentally retarded and had ADD but he tested with an IQ twice as high as these teachers, and does not have ADD. That school nearly destroyed him, and it took years to undo what they did. I have no sympathy for the fools who run it, including this monkey at the head.
Kathy Cox is filing for bankruptcy because she is spoiled and stupid, just like the dolts her schools are churning out. Her family could live on her income alone. They have simply chosen not to.
By Republicans R Crooks
November 22, 2008 6:08 PM | Link to this
Pam the air farce brat….sucking up to coxtheCrook…you must work for the dept of education….hoping for a big promotion? Not likely….Big Budget Cuts are coming….Ed will be hit really hard, as all useless people will be fired…especially FAT women named Pam….
By Susanne Lee
November 22, 2008 6:29 PM | Link to this
I have worn the shoes that Kathy is now wearing not because of hard economic times but because of stupidity. I know the embarrassment she and her family must now be experiencing and my heart goes out to them. What I don’t understand is some people’s need to criticize the situation especially in these extremely difficult financial times. More so, those of who take up space here to point fingers and critique her job qualifications, should sit down and take a good look in the mirror. One day you may yourself be on the other side of that mirror.
Whether she is or is not qualified for her job has nothing to do with the point at hand nor does whether she was or was not required to give away the money she won or how she set it up to give it away. She gave it to those schools who needed the help and she will be blessed for it. Somehow she and her family will come through this. When God closes one door he always opens another and in Kathy’s case, maybe three.
By Dana Harris Carter
November 22, 2008 6:31 PM | Link to this
My sincere prayers for Mrs. Cox and her husband. I am a Realtor who saves families from foreclosure and have done so for 12 years now. I got married 2 years ago Thanksgiving weekend and immediately thereafter our industry crashed. I certainly understand what on both ends what she and her family are going through at this time. May God bless you and all of the families in distress throughout Americsa. Amen!!!!
By Dana Harris Carter
November 22, 2008 6:32 PM | Link to this
My sincere prayers for Mrs. Cox and her husband. I am a Realtor who saves families from foreclosure and have done so for 12 years now. I got married 2 years ago Thanksgiving weekend and immediately thereafter our industry crashed. I certainly understand what on both ends what she and her family are going through at this time. May God bless you and all of the families in distress throughout Americsa. Amen!!!!
By Susanne
November 22, 2008 6:43 PM | Link to this
I have worn the shoes that Kathy is now wearing not because of hard economic times but because of stupidity. I know the embarrassment she and her family must now be experiencing and my heart goes out to them. What I don’t understand is some people’s need to criticize the situation especially in these extremely difficult financial times. More so, those of who take up space here to point fingers and critique her job qualifications, should sit down and take a good look in the mirror. One day you may yourself be on the other side of that mirror.
Whether she is or is not qualified for her job has nothing to do with the point at hand nor does whether she was or was not required to give away the money she won or how she set it up to give it away. She gave it to those schools who needed the help and she will be blessed for it. Somehow she and her family will come through this. When God closes one door he always opens another and in Kathy’s case, maybe three.
By Idiot Hunter
November 22, 2008 6:47 PM | Link to this
Is anyone getting the wonderful liberal sentiments from RRC. He is truly a glittering jewel of colossal liberal garbage. His form of discourse is filthy. I expect nothing less from libs, they are only tolerant of those with whom they agree. You, RRC, are a dirtbag. To quote our Vice President, “Go ** yourself.”
By Thelma
November 22, 2008 6:50 PM | Link to this
Italic: I am sorry to hear about mrs Cox and her husband difficulties during the economic collapse. People this shows up that it can be any of us. Please don’t be quick to judge others in these time. It can be any of us tomorrow. I pray that mrs Cox and her family survive and come out on top again.
By Sara
November 22, 2008 7:31 PM | Link to this
Is this the reason she gave the million $$$$ away? Since it was such a short time ago, surely they knew this was coming. I wish them well; but, I would like to see a more qualified person in her position.
By BVanB
November 22, 2008 7:49 PM | Link to this
“This would have never happened if McCain had won.” Huh? He would not have been in office yet. This is still the Bush administration.
By LINE SAXBY'S POCKETS
November 22, 2008 8:17 PM | Link to this
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED-George Bush and his trickle down economics have finally proved his sorry propaganda is UnAmerican—like President Harry Truman said,“THE BUCK STOPS HERE”.—Now we are supposed to feel sorry for GM,FORD,CHRYSLER,AIG,CITIBANK,etc.. and especially the great Republican Kathy Cox. WE MUST TAKE OUR COUNTRY BACK AND STOP THE ARROGANT REPUBLICAN ABUSE!
By ....BAIL-OUT FREEDOM WATCH
November 22, 2008 8:31 PM | Link to this
Do not forget Mrs. Cox barely beat those 5th graders.
By Juan
November 22, 2008 8:41 PM | Link to this
Please look closely at the how the winnings were distributed…these are institutions providing services to rehabilitate disabled individuals who become contributing tax paying Americans on a life time basis. For this she and her family should be included in our daily prayers for blessings of success in these troubled economic times. Sign me: ‘An observant African American’
By $150,000 Republican Wardrobe
November 22, 2008 8:50 PM | Link to this
Troubled economic times! That’s an understatement $axby.
By Nakisha Flemister
November 22, 2008 8:52 PM | Link to this
I must admit that I do indeed feel sympathy towards Mrs. Cox and her family, however, I am displeased with her service and her staff. I am a teacher that has had a case to be investigated for bogus accusations/allegations! She personally knows the Superintendent in the old school system where the accusations against me occurred! I have been up for a hearing due to allegations that have no merit simpy because students said I did things because I would not give them grades they didn’t deserve! This has been on-going for the past two and a half years!
I do not gloat or boast when others are down; however, I do feel that you cannot commit wrongdoing and expect to prosper! I keep getting the run around and I am sick and tired of it! I have since pursued another career but am currently unemployed! One thing I must say is that God certainly takes care of His own and that revenge is His!
I do hate the fact that Mrs. Cox and her family are going through at this time! We all are going through but I feel that God is changing and correcting things! We must first be changed on the inside and then He shows it outwardly! When we learn and endure throughout our experiences, He gets the Glory because it is God that brought us through!
I pray that not only Mrs. Cox and her family recover but all of us as a whole! Our educational system needs to be revamped! Money is wasted on new programs that come out every year! STOP REINVENTING the WHEEL!!! Use what we have that we know works and expound on that! But this is not the time to emphasize our educational needs!
I must say that I believe that she will not get my vote the next time around! It is time to put the good old boy system to rest and to work for fairness and justice!
This does go to show that no one is exempt from problems. As long as we live, we will have problems! It is up to us to either deal with them and survive or succumb due to them!
With God as the head, whom many in the nation have tried to remove from schools and now the pledge, we can heal and conquer this economic situation, but we must first unite! Divided, as we tend to be in today’s world, we will fall!
We must respect our President-elect! How can we expect for him to run the office effectively if he is worried for his life every ten minutes? God is tired of our mess, and until we try to correct things and get it right, He will continue to pour out his wrath upon the US!
In closing, I would like to say that I pray that we as a people pull together! Pray for Mrs. Cox and her family alongside the entire world and first and foremost recognize who Christ is, go to Him in prayer seeking His face, then He will heal our land! But, we must be His humbled people called by His name! Believe that it is already done and we shall have those things that we believe! When two or three are gathered in His name, He will be in the midst of us!
Prayer changes things!
Be blessed!
By FEAR NOT
November 22, 2008 9:15 PM | Link to this
“APART FROM ME,-YOU CAN DO NOTHING.” ………….TO WHOM SHALL WE GO?
By twinkie
November 22, 2008 11:03 PM | Link to this
She did an admirable job on 5th Grader. She is also a better superintendent than that last one who embezzled the Title 1 money for a trip to Hawaii and a facelift. Then she whined about having osteoporosis so she could not function in prison. WELL IF SHE HAD QUIT TRYING TO BE A SIZE 2 SHE WOULD NOT HAVE HAD IT!!!! She should not be disqualified for filing bankruptcy. It has happened to a lot of people thanks to W and his cronies sending our money to Iraq to line the pockets of his boys.
Now as for electing Republicans, if the people of Georgia were not so stuck on stupid to keep electing Republicans, we would not have Republicans in office. It was a fluke that Sonny got in the first time. Roy Barnes had to go because he was abusing and disrespecting the teachers and it could not be allowed to continue destroying the education system that Zell Miller had worked so hard to improve. Then the flaggers voted with the teachers and put Sonny over the top. We did not really want him in office, just wanted to humiliate Roy and get him under control. He did not do well in school at South Cobb High so he hated teachers. I heard that from someone who went there with him. But there was no excuse for a second term for Sonny! Yall are not ALL Catholics and Southern Baptists.
Now Sonny is almost finished. The federal government has taken a positive turn with a Democratic President and a Democratic Congress. It is time for Georgia to go back to doing right and go back to freedom, respect for others, and good common sense. North Carolina went for Obama. Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama are probably hopeless. The preachers tell them to “value vote” so they do. But Georgia is generally more advanced in many ways than the rest of the Southeast. It is time to help put democracy and freedom back into the best state.
By twinkie
November 22, 2008 11:05 PM | Link to this
She did an admirable job on 5th Grader. She is also a better superintendent than that last one who embezzled the Title 1 money for a trip to Hawaii and a facelift. Then she whined about having osteoporosis so she could not function in prison. WELL IF SHE HAD QUIT TRYING TO BE A SIZE 2 SHE WOULD NOT HAVE HAD IT!!!! She should not be disqualified for filing bankruptcy. It has happened to a lot of people thanks to W and his cronies sending our money to Iraq to line the pockets of his boys.
Now as for electing Republicans, if the people of Georgia were not so stuck on stupid to keep electing Republicans, we would not have Republicans in office. It was a fluke that Sonny got in the first time. Roy Barnes had to go because he was abusing and disrespecting the teachers and it could not be allowed to continue destroying the education system that Zell Miller had worked so hard to improve. Then the flaggers voted with the teachers and put Sonny over the top. We did not really want him in office, just wanted to humiliate Roy and get him under control. He did not do well in school at South Cobb High so he hated teachers. I heard that from someone who went there with him. But there was no excuse for a second term for Sonny! Yall are not ALL Catholics and Southern Baptists.
Now Sonny is almost finished. The federal government has taken a positive turn with a Democratic President and a Democratic Congress. It is time for Georgia to go back to doing right and go back to freedom, respect for others, and good common sense. North Carolina went for Obama. Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama are probably hopeless. The preachers tell them to “value vote” so they do. But Georgia is generally more advanced in many ways than the rest of the Southeast. It is time to help put democracy and freedom back into the best state.
By atticusfinch
November 23, 2008 12:02 AM | Link to this
Ga. Const. 1983, Art. 2, § 2, Para. 3. Persons not eligible to hold office:
No person who is not a registered voter; who has been convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude, unless that person’s civil rights have been restored and at least ten years have elapsed from the date of the completion of the sentence without a subsequent conviction of another felony involving moral turpitude; who is a defaulter for any federal, state, county, municipal, or school system taxes required of such officeholder or candidate if such person has been finally adjudicated by a court of competent jurisdiction to owe those taxes, but such ineligibility may be removed at any time by full payment thereof, or by making payments to the tax authority pursuant to a payment plan, or under such other conditions as the General Assembly may provide by general law; or who is the holder of public funds illegally shall be eligible to hold any office or appointment of honor or trust in this state. Additional conditions of eligibility to hold office for persons elected on a write-in vote and for persons holding offices or appointments of honor or trust other than elected offices created by this Constitution may be provided by law.
By twinkie
November 23, 2008 12:26 AM | Link to this
To Nekisha Flemister: I too was fired for trumped up charges. In my case it was a racist principal in Atlanta Public Schools who told me, “You don’t care about the children. You all (white people) never care.” and “YOu all just have to be at the front”. Even sent me over to Big Bird (long timers in APS know who that is) and spread the word I had been suspended. Big Bird could not find where I had done anything either. (The principal grew up in Perry Homes. I think she resented white people for her growing up poor.)
She had been prompted to attack me, by another teacher who was so incompetent that she could barely read, but who could not be gotten rid of because of her family connections to upper administration. She thought that I had reported her for child abuse several years before. (Nope! But I knew who did and encouraged him because she could not touch him. She had whacked a favorite student of his for laughing when she did something stupid. He was an adorable visually impaired child who used a wheelchair, a crack baby with a great personality.)
The racist principal could never get me for anything but insubordination but she could not ever say what I did that was insubordinate—-other than teaching while white, of course, and she would not admit to that. The racist teacher I had worked with for 4 years during which time she had threatened to “kick my fat white a—-“, had told everyone not to vote for me for Teacher of the Year because they did not want a white person to represent their school (probably stuffed the ballot box to make sure), made a show of not eating behind me at the buffets because “White people are nasty”, wrote her name all over her new trash can “because white people steal”, and told the principal she could not be be treacherous “because only white people are treacherous.”.
You must have been working for a suburban system. I knew Cobb County would cause problems, but they had a job in my area. A student with a history of behavior problems in another system, including stabbing a paraprofessional with a pencil for calling her retarded and intentionally running over another one with her electric wheelchair, decided she was going to get rid of me because I would not let her talk about sex and drugs in a class where there was an innocent 14 year old. (She was 17.) Her mama worked for a large law firm. Assistant principal thought the allegations must be true because the girl was physically disabled.
Another teacher got let go because she gave a student a 0 on his homework because he did not turn it in.
This is the problem with the schools. Teachers are considered disposable unless they are well connected—-a Delta, Q-dog, or AKA, preferably from an AU center school if they work in Atlanta. White people are hired with two strikes against them.
In other systems, especially wealthy suburban ones, it is a matter of who you know or are related to. Parents rule because the scariest two words ever spoken are MEDIA and LAWSUIT. In those systems the parents have the time and money to do a lawsuit, to come up to the school and complain and to try to make the school the way they want it, where their little darlings are catered to. Sometimes the parents are right, however and need to use those words, especially when the teacher is a bully or incompetent.
In a rural system there were two teachers in one position. I had over 20 years and a Masters. I taught a student to read who was considered severely retarded but was really Tramatic Brain Injured. The other teacher had one year and a Bachelor’s degree. She was very jealous because I was so much better than she was. She was little and skinny and whenever she went to talk to the principal she wore her miniskirt. He was prone to hiring teachers who would get stopped coming out of the cafeteria because other teachers thought they were students. Monica had no clue about how to teach the students, but she was shacking with the father of the Superintendent’s grandchildren and their birth mother was unstable. So guess who was kept at the end of the year!!!
It is not just in Georgia, however, that this happens. Teacher disrespect is the result of conservatives in government where. if you don’t fit exactly into their round hole, you don’t fit at all. This is caused both by conservatives in high places (Appealing to the state superintendent does not work) and the availability of cheap, inexperienced, one degree and alternate certified teachers.
The schools are bad because you get what you pay for. I was and am an exceptionally good teacher in my field. I have been known to do things no other teacher was able to do. But I was the wrong color and a square peg. I saw the first alternate certified come in when I was in Cobb. To say they were bad was raising them a level. Not only did they have no skills but they were arrogant and thought they were better than real teachers. This is what Teach For America teaches their not-teachers. They tell them that teaching is not a career (This comes from the Superintendent of Washington DC schools who was a TFA and is bribing teachers to give up their job security.) but a step into better things. They only commit for 2 years which is not long enough to become a good teacher. It takes 3-5.
But nobody could ever say I was not a good teacher. God would have struck them with lightning for lying. Strange how being good is never good enough. YOu have to “fit”. The administration does not care about the kids or the teachers. They care about keeping their jobs and those almighty test scores. The children are suffering.
Barack is going to make changes in No Child Left Behind. Hopefully he will get rid of it altogether so that the schools can go back to teaching. Then we can begin to get some square pegs back into the schools because we are the ones who care. WE are the real teachers, the ones who know that education is not something we do, it is something we are. I have always said I would take the bullet for my children if a terrorist or drug dealer came through. There is no question about that. One witness at my hearing who had been brought in by the prosecution ro impugn me, when asked if I cared about the children said, “If anything, she cares too much”. That is how it is. When you are with the children they should be the most important thing in the world to you. They are a second family, only to your birth kids. If you feel that way, you will do everything you can for them. You will go the second mile. They will learn. They will love you even if they don’t like you. Good, dedicated teachers make for quality schols. That is what we need to get back to.
By WAW
November 23, 2008 5:57 AM | Link to this
According to the head of the Georgia Bankers Association, speaking in Marietta last week, the problems the Cox family are having has nothing to do with an economic crisis, the “Welfare for Bankers” bill is really an investment. The voodoo house of cards is falling. Too bad so many good people are being caught up in the political posturing, underlying noble ideals, voters thought they were supporting. Follow the money. And we need to vote for Chambliss to keep the farce going. Stupid!
By Elaine
November 23, 2008 6:49 AM | Link to this
I feel bad for the Cox family but after reviewing the facts of the bankruptcy filing,the bottom line is they spend more than they make, and are way overextended in credit. I could live on a salary of $125K per year.
By Kathy
November 23, 2008 7:29 AM | Link to this
My heart goes out to the Cox family. Bankruptcy is NEVER an easy choice to make. Pondering the decision takes time and searching for ANY alternative way to survive. I think Kathy Cox and husband need our prayers and support during this traumatic time in their lives.
By Doc
November 23, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this
It is always good to know that we all must suffer the same perils as the next person. Economic times have put a strain on everyone. I don’t feel for the Coxes because they have lived the lavish lifestyle and the path they chose was their own. On the other hand we of the middle class know that it is just another political ploy. These are the people who govern our society. My thought for today is what the heck you made your bed now lie in it. You will regain what you have lost throught eh bankruptcy just as D. Trump did. There is an agenda in all of this. To all the people out there watch this couple and watch them grow financially due to their current Bail Out…
By joesph
November 23, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this
They should ask the government for a bailout. if bankruptcy is good enough for the Cox family it is good enough for the auto industry. At least our tax dollars will not go to this family, enough during these hard times. I don’t know how many cars they have but maybe they can sell one or two.
By Tar Feathers
November 23, 2008 1:15 PM | Link to this
Cox does not qualify for Chapter 7. Watch when a federal judge denies their shystered petition. You know, the one that preserves their mansion and two 2008 automobiles.
By Buckhead Bloviator
November 23, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this
people in foreclosed glass mansions shouldn’t throw rocks of hatred at anyone for any reason, to paraphrase a famous Georgian, Otis Redding, “Try a little tenderness”
By Jackie Smith
November 24, 2008 9:50 AM | Link to this
I don’t know Cathy Cox, but I do know that she gave away one million dollars to help children. To me, that is remarkable and unselfish to say the least. I am very saddened at all the hurtful, rude remarks that some are making about her. I wonder, would those of you who are so critical, give away a million dollars? Giving away a million dollars is not something people do every day. Who is Cathy Cox? She is someone trying to help our children on many levels. She is someone who put her personal money where her mouth is….It is so sad to think people are actually happy when something terrible happens to another human being. And this is the week of Thanksgiving!
By Matilda
November 24, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this
KATHY C0X is the State School Superintendent. CATHY COX is the President of Young Harris college, former Georgia Secretary of State, and former gubernatorial candidate. KATHY COX is a Republican filing for bankruptcy, in charge of Georgia’s abysmal schools, from which barely 6 in 10 children actually graduate, and who’s test scores are near the botton of the nation’s. CATHY COX is a responsible, productive citzen and long-time public servant. Get it straight.
By Joy
November 24, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this
Kathy Cox and her husband live in a almost half-million dollar house in Peachtree City and have two late model vehicles and we should feel sorry for the Coxes? Sell the house and the cars and leave within your means and pay your debts the creditors will have to recoup the money from the rest of us.
By concern
November 24, 2008 6:37 PM | Link to this
Republicans R Crooks I hope you have everything in order because these uncertain times don’t have any special names to it. It’s Kathy’s time now but might be your time later how would you feel if someone become joyous at your sorrow. My prayers go out to Kathy and her family. Folks this is time to come together and prayer for some solution to all the madness our country is going through. The economy is in trouble and we will all feel the pain sooner than later
By Vox populi
November 24, 2008 9:47 PM | Link to this
Kathy Cox should be compelled under pain of perjury to answer one question: Why did tubby and her high-roller hubby purchase TWO vehicles when they already knew they were in a tight, financially speaking? Surely, with her salary, she fails the means test of eligibility for Chapter 7. If she had a scintilla of integrity, she would submit her resignation immediately and cease stealing from the taxpayers of Georgia.
By Mildred
November 25, 2008 8:50 AM | Link to this
It’s easy to talk and pass judgment. It’s hard to be the one going through the trial…I don’t really know all the facts, and I don’t care to know. Just want to live the best I can and give Glory and Honor to God. That is the whole duty of man.