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Christie is the victim here.
Author: Raine
Date: 02/24/2014 14:19:17
Watch this:
Now tell me again, why people aren't getting the funds? Governor Christie is blaming the President first, and a little bit of Congress... however.... Could this be part of it? I'm well aware of the source I am using. Here is another source:
There is this interesting nugget from DailyKos. I would have answered, yes, hire more people. But that is just me...
An interesting article from The Nation has this tidbit: There is no excuse for people -- even with secondary homes -- not to see some relief from the storm. I say this knowing that Sandy relief money has been withheld in order to push through development projects in that state.
Christie blaming Obama for his mismanagement of funds is laughable considering his GOP cronies in Congress gave him a slush fund for development over rebuilding the shore.
You know, I find it amazing that Bill Maher -- (with whom I have a love/distaste relationship) would give Dr. Maddow a hard time for over-covering this story -- is missing the big picture here. What is happening in NJ is the very same thing that happened in New Orleans. Look up Ray Nagin, former Republican... This isn't about the GWB lane closers; it is about much more.
Mr. Christie could help secondary middle-class homeowners. He doesn't want to. He wants to blame the President instead. He want to blame government insurance programs, which is hilarious and sickening at the same time.
Sandy relief money is being sent to developers as opposed to people who want to rebuild their second homes. and in Jersey -- it's not like the Hamptons (YET). These really are small humble middle class vacation homes.
He's the Governor. He (his administration) was given autonomy over Sandy funds. He could help these people. I'm not hearing these problems from New York or Connecticut.
Instead he's playing the victim of the big bad federal government (who actually helped him) -- What a piece of work.
& 
Raine
Now tell me again, why people aren't getting the funds? Governor Christie is blaming the President first, and a little bit of Congress... however.... Could this be part of it? I'm well aware of the source I am using.
On top of the $17 billion bill, Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) offered another amendment that added $33.7 billion to the aid package. That measure passed 228-192, with 20 Republicans from unaffected areas voting for it. As Human Events notes, the Frelinghuysen amendment was loaded with superfluous spending, including “$500 million for weather forecasting and to help create an ocean zoning plan–the later one of Obama’s pet projects. Also included are $10 million for FBI salaries $2 billion for road construction across the country, as well as funding for the Head Start program, roof repairs at the Smithsonian, and $150 million for fisheries across the country.”
The third piece of the relief package involved a $9 billion bill passed earlier this month for the National Flood Insurance Program.
But as with most legislative efforts, say critics, the devil is in the details. Take, for example, the Frelinghuysen amendment. According to Patrick Louis Knudsen of the Heritage Foundation:One of the most stunning elements in the amendment is $16 billion for the Community Development Block Grant, a slush fund that states and localities can hand out pretty much anywhere they choose. The amendment contains several pages of language ostensibly aimed at restricting use of the funds, but also says they can be applied to “other eligible events in calendar years 2011, 2012, and 2013.” It’s just a guess, but events in 2011 and 2013 are not likely the result of Hurricane Sandy. This is the kind of spending that helps unravel coherent budgeting and contributes to chronic, trillion-dollar deficits.
The House’s Sandy relief bill was broken into two main components, both sponsored by Republicans. The first package, a $17 billion tranche composed mostly of short-term emergency funding for communities whacked by the historic storm, was authored by Hal Rogers, the Appropriations Committee chairman from Kentucky. The larger and more controversial amendment, authored by Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen of New Jersey, drew objections from House Republicans because it contained some $12 billion in long-term development projects that was open to nearly all states. While Rogers’ package sailed through the House, Frelinghuysen’s amendment passed narrowly, winning the support of just 38 House Republicans.
There is this interesting nugget from DailyKos.
When Chris Christie started to talk over a complaining questioner, a signature tactic of the bellicose, pre-scandal governor, the audience here briefly turned on him.
“Answer the question,” some shouted.
When he took a microphone from a long-winded speaker, the man startled Mr. Christie by snatching it right back.
And when he singled out a young woman as his inspiration for repairing the Hurricane Sandy-battered coastline, he failed to grasp that the girl’s mother — sitting just a few feet from Mr. Christie — was angry with him for not doing enough.
“He’s full of it,” she said.
But then Tom Largey, a Sea Bright resident whose home was badly damaged by the storm and who is living with relatives, confronted Christie.
Why was so much money, Largey asked, being spent on private contractors to handle the storm recovery, particularly Hammerman & Gainer, the Louisiana-based company that was quietly let go by the administration in December? After all, New York did just fine without hiring outsiders.
The crowd lustily applauded Largey, not Christie. The calm empathizer was now seething, defensive.
"What's your suggestion on how I should have done it?" Christie shot back. "Should I have hired thousands of new government employees to be able to administer these programs?"
"Answer the question!" barked one woman. Heads turned in irritation. Two men loudly cleared their throats
An interesting article from The Nation has this tidbit:
Responding to Christie, Representative Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) said:
When Hurricane Sandy bore down on the Northeast, I fought alongside my colleagues to ensure the federal government delivered the resources New Jersey families desperately needed to rebuild their lives. Instead of playing partisan politics and passing the buck, the Governor should focus on correcting the botched rollout of the state-run RREM program that has left scores of New Jersey families out in the cold.
The federal government cannot be blamed for the state’s lack of transparency, lost applications and the mysterious firings of Sandy contractors. More than a year after the storm, there are still folks not back in their homes that deserve answers. It’s time for Governor Christie to take responsibility for his administration’s mismanagement and do what’s right by the people of New Jersey.
Christie blaming Obama for his mismanagement of funds is laughable considering his GOP cronies in Congress gave him a slush fund for development over rebuilding the shore.
You know, I find it amazing that Bill Maher -- (with whom I have a love/distaste relationship) would give Dr. Maddow a hard time for over-covering this story -- is missing the big picture here. What is happening in NJ is the very same thing that happened in New Orleans. Look up Ray Nagin, former Republican... This isn't about the GWB lane closers; it is about much more.
Mr. Christie could help secondary middle-class homeowners. He doesn't want to. He wants to blame the President instead. He want to blame government insurance programs, which is hilarious and sickening at the same time.
Sandy relief money is being sent to developers as opposed to people who want to rebuild their second homes. and in Jersey -- it's not like the Hamptons (YET). These really are small humble middle class vacation homes.
He's the Governor. He (his administration) was given autonomy over Sandy funds. He could help these people. I'm not hearing these problems from New York or Connecticut.
Instead he's playing the victim of the big bad federal government (who actually helped him) -- What a piece of work.
& Raine
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Comment by 
Raine on 02/24/2014 14:27:43
Raine on 02/24/2014 14:27:43
Blog late. Blog being edited. 
(that said, I wrote a blog!!! )
(that said, I wrote a blog!!! )
Comment by 
wickedpam on 02/24/2014 14:41:50
wickedpam on 02/24/2014 14:41:50
Morning 
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 02/24/2014 14:52:19
Mondobubba on 02/24/2014 14:52:19
Hola!
Comment by wickedpam on 02/24/2014 15:06:17
wickedpam on 02/24/2014 15:06:17
Okay so I'm on Season 1 Epi 7 of House of Cards and holy shit!
Comment by 
Scoopster on 02/24/2014 15:35:38
Scoopster on 02/24/2014 15:35:38
Mornin' all.. 
I've been delaying my backroom download of Season 2 entirely too long now. I should just get a flippin' Netflix subscription for the PS3!
Quote by wickedpam:
Okay so I'm on Season 1 Epi 7 of House of Cards and holy shit!
I've been delaying my backroom download of Season 2 entirely too long now. I should just get a flippin' Netflix subscription for the PS3!
Comment by wickedpam on 02/24/2014 15:42:19
PS3 requires a separate subscription for Netflix? Thought all streaming for Netflix was like $10 of something.
I'm only on Season 1 -but really it makes me think this is more like how Congress runs then anything West Wing did. WW is now more the idealized version of DC to me anymore.
wickedpam on 02/24/2014 15:42:19
Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all..Quote by wickedpam:
Okay so I'm on Season 1 Epi 7 of House of Cards and holy shit!
I've been delaying my backroom download of Season 2 entirely too long now. I should just get a flippin' Netflix subscription for the PS3!
PS3 requires a separate subscription for Netflix? Thought all streaming for Netflix was like $10 of something.
I'm only on Season 1 -but really it makes me think this is more like how Congress runs then anything West Wing did. WW is now more the idealized version of DC to me anymore.
Comment by Scoopster on 02/24/2014 15:44:04
Nooo I think you misunderstood.. I don't have a Netflix sub at all.
Scoopster on 02/24/2014 15:44:04
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all..Quote by wickedpam:
Okay so I'm on Season 1 Epi 7 of House of Cards and holy shit!
I've been delaying my backroom download of Season 2 entirely too long now. I should just get a flippin' Netflix subscription for the PS3!
PS3 requires a separate subscription for Netflix? Thought all streaming for Netflix was like $10 of something.
I'm only on Season 1 -but really it makes me think this is more like how Congress runs then anything West Wing did. WW is now more the idealized version of DC to me anymore.
Nooo I think you misunderstood.. I don't have a Netflix sub at all.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/24/2014 15:53:05
ooohhhh - you've been viewing the Secret Squirrel way - I getcha
wickedpam on 02/24/2014 15:53:05
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all..Quote by wickedpam:
Okay so I'm on Season 1 Epi 7 of House of Cards and holy shit!
I've been delaying my backroom download of Season 2 entirely too long now. I should just get a flippin' Netflix subscription for the PS3!
PS3 requires a separate subscription for Netflix? Thought all streaming for Netflix was like $10 of something.
I'm only on Season 1 -but really it makes me think this is more like how Congress runs then anything West Wing did. WW is now more the idealized version of DC to me anymore.
Nooo I think you misunderstood.. I don't have a Netflix sub at all.
ooohhhh - you've been viewing the Secret Squirrel way - I getcha
Comment by 
BobR on 02/24/2014 16:00:46
BobR on 02/24/2014 16:00:46
Quote by wickedpam:
ooohhhh - you've been viewing the Secret Squirrel way - I getcha
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/24/2014 16:10:29
Mondobubba on 02/24/2014 16:10:29
Mala? TWD? Yes? No?
Comment by wickedpam on 02/24/2014 16:29:56
not yet - only vaguely got some spoilers Talking Dead only seemed to talk about Abraham and his zombie beat down and some guy with a mullet so it didn't make a lot of sense
wickedpam on 02/24/2014 16:29:56
Quote by Mondobubba:
Mala? TWD? Yes? No?
not yet - only vaguely got some spoilers Talking Dead only seemed to talk about Abraham and his zombie beat down and some guy with a mullet so it didn't make a lot of sense
Comment by Will in Chicago on 02/24/2014 16:32:15
Will in Chicago on 02/24/2014 16:32:15
Good morning, bloggers! It seems that Christie's image of a tough, efficient governor is turning out to be noting but a facade made out of paper mache. Similarly, Scott Walker -- also touted as a future GOP candidate -- has his own scandal involving e-mails that he was campaigning for governor on the public dime.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 02/24/2014 16:35:23
Will in Chicago on 02/24/2014 16:35:23
I read a post on Facebook from a friend in Arizona who is active in the Democratic Party out there that Ed Schultz may be changing his position on the Keystone XL pipeline after talking to several people about the issue. I will tune in and hope for a change of his opinion.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/24/2014 16:41:40
It sounded like he was laying the ground work for that last week. A lot of back peddling on the radio show.
wickedpam on 02/24/2014 16:41:40
Quote by Will in Chicago:
I read a post on Facebook from a friend in Arizona who is active in the Democratic Party out there that Ed Schultz may be changing his position on the Keystone XL pipeline after talking to several people about the issue. I will tune in and hope for a change of his opinion.
It sounded like he was laying the ground work for that last week. A lot of back peddling on the radio show.
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/24/2014 16:45:28
LOL There was much more. There is a sweet, luxurious mullet.
Mondobubba on 02/24/2014 16:45:28
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Mala? TWD? Yes? No?
not yet - only vaguely got some spoilers Talking Dead only seemed to talk about Abraham and his zombie beat down and some guy with a mullet so it didn't make a lot of sense
LOL There was much more. There is a sweet, luxurious mullet.
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/24/2014 16:48:42
Mondobubba on 02/24/2014 16:48:42
Comment by 
clintster on 02/24/2014 16:56:31
Eugene the mullet-wearin' scientist FTW!
Actually I like all three of the new TWD cast. :)
clintster on 02/24/2014 16:56:31
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Mala? TWD? Yes? No?
not yet - only vaguely got some spoilers Talking Dead only seemed to talk about Abraham and his zombie beat down and some guy with a mullet so it didn't make a lot of sense
LOL There was much more. There is a sweet, luxurious mullet.
Eugene the mullet-wearin' scientist FTW!
Actually I like all three of the new TWD cast. :)
Comment by wickedpam on 02/24/2014 17:00:02
See now the last time I like a new character the Governor killed him and locked him in room with Andrea.
wickedpam on 02/24/2014 17:00:02
Quote by clintster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Mala? TWD? Yes? No?
not yet - only vaguely got some spoilers Talking Dead only seemed to talk about Abraham and his zombie beat down and some guy with a mullet so it didn't make a lot of sense
LOL There was much more. There is a sweet, luxurious mullet.
Eugene the mullet-wearin' scientist FTW!
Actually I like all three of the new TWD cast. :)
See now the last time I like a new character the Governor killed him and locked him in room with Andrea.
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/24/2014 17:01:20
I think that is Eugene the mullet-wearin' "scientist."
Mondobubba on 02/24/2014 17:01:20
Quote by clintster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Mala? TWD? Yes? No?
not yet - only vaguely got some spoilers Talking Dead only seemed to talk about Abraham and his zombie beat down and some guy with a mullet so it didn't make a lot of sense
LOL There was much more. There is a sweet, luxurious mullet.
Eugene the mullet-wearin' scientist FTW!
Actually I like all three of the new TWD cast. :)
I think that is Eugene the mullet-wearin' "scientist."
Comment by 
TriSec on 02/24/2014 17:05:45
TriSec on 02/24/2014 17:05:45
Greetings, comrades. 
Comment by Will in Chicago on 02/24/2014 17:07:53
Will in Chicago on 02/24/2014 17:07:53
Jacob Dean is in for Nicole Sandler this week on Radio or Not, as she is on vacation.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 02/24/2014 17:24:20
Hi, TriSec! I hope that you are doing well. Did you see the story that I posted on your Facebook page this weekend on forgotten Medal of Honor recipients receiving recognition decades later.
Will in Chicago on 02/24/2014 17:24:20
Quote by TriSec:
Greetings, comrades.
Hi, TriSec! I hope that you are doing well. Did you see the story that I posted on your Facebook page this weekend on forgotten Medal of Honor recipients receiving recognition decades later.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 02/24/2014 17:30:51
Will in Chicago on 02/24/2014 17:30:51
Representative John Dingell retiring from Congress. The deep division and rancor in the house is causing the 88-year-old Congressman to retire. (He is in good health.)
Comment by Will in Chicago on 02/24/2014 17:34:51
Will in Chicago on 02/24/2014 17:34:51
Comment by BobR on 02/24/2014 17:43:19
I had no idea he was that old, nor that sick.
BobR on 02/24/2014 17:43:19
Quote by Will in Chicago:
Actor, writer and director Harold Ramis has died at the age of 69. May his memory be for a blessing
I had no idea he was that old, nor that sick.
Comment by clintster on 02/24/2014 17:43:50
One of my favorite scenes in Ghostbusters:
clintster on 02/24/2014 17:43:50
Quote by Will in Chicago:
Actor, writer and director Harold Ramis has died at the age of 69. May his memory be for a blessing
One of my favorite scenes in Ghostbusters:
Comment by BobR on 02/24/2014 17:44:04
Her show might actually be worth listening to then
BobR on 02/24/2014 17:44:04
Quote by Will in Chicago:
Jacob Dean is in for Nicole Sandler this week on Radio or Not, as she is on vacation.
Her show might actually be worth listening to then
Comment by wickedpam on 02/24/2014 17:47:46
Wow, I'm just kind of floored by that one.
wickedpam on 02/24/2014 17:47:46
Quote by Will in Chicago:
Actor, writer and director Harold Ramis has died at the age of 69. May his memory be for a blessing
Wow, I'm just kind of floored by that one.
Comment by Scoopster on 02/24/2014 18:34:28
Oh wow..
Scoopster on 02/24/2014 18:34:28
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Will in Chicago:
Actor, writer and director Harold Ramis has died at the age of 69. May his memory be for a blessing
Wow, I'm just kind of floored by that one.
Oh wow..
Comment by Will in Chicago on 02/24/2014 19:01:27
Will in Chicago on 02/24/2014 19:01:27
E.J. DIonne, Jr. of the Washington Post has what I believe is some good advice for President Obama:
I don't think that the President, or any President, could accomplish much with this Republican-dominated Congress which seems incapable of any action not designed to score political points. Time to do what you can, President Obama, while we work to get a majority in the House and Senate in 2014.
Obama needs to do more, not less, on his own
Which brings us to the real issue: It’s not that Obama is trying to do too much. It’s that he needs to think bigger.
One of the disappointments of Obama’s time in office is his failure to lead a thoroughgoing reform of the way the federal government works and to launch an inspiring campaign to bring fresh talent to its ranks.
The devotion he won from young Americans in 2008 presented him with an extraordinary opportunity to draw a new generation into government service, much as Franklin D. Roosevelt did in the 1930s and John F. Kennedy did, even in his brief time in office, in the 1960s. Alas, Obama didn’t really try. Now he can, and he should.
With the economic crisis behind him and the prospect of legislating dim, he can turn to recruitment, administration and management. These sound boring, but you have to get them right to make government exciting and attractive again. The greatest obstacle to progressive programs right now is not the anti-government theorizing of the right. It’s the dismal view of government performance held by the vast majority of Americans. The antidote is a well-run government.
I don't think that the President, or any President, could accomplish much with this Republican-dominated Congress which seems incapable of any action not designed to score political points. Time to do what you can, President Obama, while we work to get a majority in the House and Senate in 2014.
Comment by clintster on 02/24/2014 19:39:05
clintster on 02/24/2014 19:39:05
And on what would be the opposite end of Harold Ramis' passing (and I apologize in advance if this is a little bit "local"), Columbia SC barbecue maven and a-hole segregationist Maurice Bessinger has died.
I only bring it up because this douchenozzle was so out with his beliefs (slavery was "good for the blacks", was one of his beliefs). He flew a HUGE Confederate flag outside his main restaurant in Columbia, and when it was found that he had racist and pro-slavery literature displayed in his restaurant, he soon found his trademark sauce banned in several grocery stores in SC and GA.
I remember when this happened (I wqas living in SC at the time), a group of like-minded idiots decided to picket outside some stores to try and intimidate them into keeping his sauce in stock. One day, I was riding in the back seat of my brother's car as we were traveling from Augusta GA to Aiken SC. We were passing by one store with about 15 people gathered in front holding signs supporting Bessinger and wearing Confederate uniforms.
I'll wait while you supply the appropriate facepalm/headdesk maneuver.
As we passed by them, my brother promptly stuck his hand out of his window and geve the group a one-fingered salute. I had always thought he was apolitical up to that moment, but that made me pretty damn proud of him. I don't think the protest was successful, BTW.
I only bring it up because this douchenozzle was so out with his beliefs (slavery was "good for the blacks", was one of his beliefs). He flew a HUGE Confederate flag outside his main restaurant in Columbia, and when it was found that he had racist and pro-slavery literature displayed in his restaurant, he soon found his trademark sauce banned in several grocery stores in SC and GA.
I remember when this happened (I wqas living in SC at the time), a group of like-minded idiots decided to picket outside some stores to try and intimidate them into keeping his sauce in stock. One day, I was riding in the back seat of my brother's car as we were traveling from Augusta GA to Aiken SC. We were passing by one store with about 15 people gathered in front holding signs supporting Bessinger and wearing Confederate uniforms.
I'll wait while you supply the appropriate facepalm/headdesk maneuver.
As we passed by them, my brother promptly stuck his hand out of his window and geve the group a one-fingered salute. I had always thought he was apolitical up to that moment, but that made me pretty damn proud of him. I don't think the protest was successful, BTW.
Comment by Raine on 02/24/2014 20:04:00
He sounds like he was a real nice guy.... :rolleye:
Raine on 02/24/2014 20:04:00
Quote by clintster:
And on what would be the opposite end of Harold Ramis' passing (and I apologize in advance if this is a little bit "local"), Columbia SC barbecue maven and a-hole segregationist Maurice Bessinger has died.
I only bring it up because this douchenozzle was so out with his beliefs (slavery was "good for the blacks", was one of his beliefs). He flew a HUGE Confederate flag outside his main restaurant in Columbia, and when it was found that he had racist and pro-slavery literature displayed in his restaurant, he soon found his trademark sauce banned in several grocery stores in SC and GA.
I remember when this happened (I wqas living in SC at the time), a group of like-minded idiots decided to picket outside some stores to try and intimidate them into keeping his sauce in stock. One day, I was riding in the back seat of my brother's car as we were traveling from Augusta GA to Aiken SC. We were passing by one store with about 15 people gathered in front holding signs supporting Bessinger and wearing Confederate uniforms.
I'll wait while you supply the appropriate facepalm/headdesk maneuver.
As we passed by them, my brother promptly stuck his hand out of his window and geve the group a one-fingered salute. I had always thought he was apolitical up to that moment, but that made me pretty damn proud of him. I don't think the protest was successful, BTW.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/24/2014 20:14:51
wickedpam on 02/24/2014 20:14:51
Anyone know anything about minimum security prisons in Texas?
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/24/2014 20:23:06
To give you some national spin to this, Maurice was such a giant racist asshole, even Wal-Mart wouldn't carry his sauce.
Mondobubba on 02/24/2014 20:23:06
Quote by clintster:
And on what would be the opposite end of Harold Ramis' passing (and I apologize in advance if this is a little bit "local"), Columbia SC barbecue maven and a-hole segregationist Maurice Bessinger has died.
I only bring it up because this douchenozzle was so out with his beliefs (slavery was "good for the blacks", was one of his beliefs). He flew a HUGE Confederate flag outside his main restaurant in Columbia, and when it was found that he had racist and pro-slavery literature displayed in his restaurant, he soon found his trademark sauce banned in several grocery stores in SC and GA.
I remember when this happened (I wqas living in SC at the time), a group of like-minded idiots decided to picket outside some stores to try and intimidate them into keeping his sauce in stock. One day, I was riding in the back seat of my brother's car as we were traveling from Augusta GA to Aiken SC. We were passing by one store with about 15 people gathered in front holding signs supporting Bessinger and wearing Confederate uniforms.
I'll wait while you supply the appropriate facepalm/headdesk maneuver.
As we passed by them, my brother promptly stuck his hand out of his window and geve the group a one-fingered salute. I had always thought he was apolitical up to that moment, but that made me pretty damn proud of him. I don't think the protest was successful, BTW.
To give you some national spin to this, Maurice was such a giant racist asshole, even Wal-Mart wouldn't carry his sauce.
Comment by Raine on 02/24/2014 20:42:39
Planning a vacation? 
Raine on 02/24/2014 20:42:39
Quote by wickedpam:
Anyone know anything about minimum security prisons in Texas?
Comment by BobR on 02/24/2014 20:43:28
well fuck me... I clicked on the link and saw the picture of the BBQ place. I am pretty sure I got some food there at some point in the late 80s / early 90s going between Atlanta and Charleston.
BobR on 02/24/2014 20:43:28
Quote by clintster:
And on what would be the opposite end of Harold Ramis' passing (and I apologize in advance if this is a little bit "local"), Columbia SC barbecue maven and a-hole segregationist Maurice Bessinger has died.
I only bring it up because this douchenozzle was so out with his beliefs (slavery was "good for the blacks", was one of his beliefs). He flew a HUGE Confederate flag outside his main restaurant in Columbia, and when it was found that he had racist and pro-slavery literature displayed in his restaurant, he soon found his trademark sauce banned in several grocery stores in SC and GA.
I remember when this happened (I wqas living in SC at the time), a group of like-minded idiots decided to picket outside some stores to try and intimidate them into keeping his sauce in stock. One day, I was riding in the back seat of my brother's car as we were traveling from Augusta GA to Aiken SC. We were passing by one store with about 15 people gathered in front holding signs supporting Bessinger and wearing Confederate uniforms.
I'll wait while you supply the appropriate facepalm/headdesk maneuver.
As we passed by them, my brother promptly stuck his hand out of his window and geve the group a one-fingered salute. I had always thought he was apolitical up to that moment, but that made me pretty damn proud of him. I don't think the protest was successful, BTW.
well fuck me... I clicked on the link and saw the picture of the BBQ place. I am pretty sure I got some food there at some point in the late 80s / early 90s going between Atlanta and Charleston.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/24/2014 20:52:06
No
I actually have a friend, we're part of the same fandom, who's going to be sent to a minimum security women's prison. A boss she had in 2012 basically fired her for asking for a raise and when she went to get unemployment it opened as whole can of worms for her and the boss. Basically the boss never reported her as an employee to pay taxes on and made her be a commissioned employee instead and she agreed to it cause she was afraid she was going to loose her job. So the state went after them both (her and the boss) cause she kinda of lied to a state prosecutor. She got a deal to testify against the boss but now she's going to jail for a year. (she got 2 1/2 years but is serving them concurrently) The state is an ass and didn't let her off with probation and are making her serve the time.
So far 2014 is a very suck ass year.
wickedpam on 02/24/2014 20:52:06
Quote by Raine:Planning a vacation?Quote by wickedpam:
Anyone know anything about minimum security prisons in Texas?
No
I actually have a friend, we're part of the same fandom, who's going to be sent to a minimum security women's prison. A boss she had in 2012 basically fired her for asking for a raise and when she went to get unemployment it opened as whole can of worms for her and the boss. Basically the boss never reported her as an employee to pay taxes on and made her be a commissioned employee instead and she agreed to it cause she was afraid she was going to loose her job. So the state went after them both (her and the boss) cause she kinda of lied to a state prosecutor. She got a deal to testify against the boss but now she's going to jail for a year. (she got 2 1/2 years but is serving them concurrently) The state is an ass and didn't let her off with probation and are making her serve the time.
So far 2014 is a very suck ass year.
Comment by 
livingonli on 02/24/2014 21:28:27
livingonli on 02/24/2014 21:28:27
Nothing like spending half the day and about $400 bucks getting the tires changed and the wheels re-aligned on the old jalopy as the old tires needed to be retired. Unfortunately, there are still suck-ass potholes all over the place and some of the roads are almost undriveable here.
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/24/2014 21:29:44
Well if it is in Texas, it's prolly horrible.
Mondobubba on 02/24/2014 21:29:44
Quote by wickedpam:
Anyone know anything about minimum security prisons in Texas?
Well if it is in Texas, it's prolly horrible.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/24/2014 21:31:27
please don't say that, already worried about my friend
wickedpam on 02/24/2014 21:31:27
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
Anyone know anything about minimum security prisons in Texas?
Well if it is in Texas, it's prolly horrible.
please don't say that, already worried about my friend
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/24/2014 22:11:52
Mondobubba on 02/24/2014 22:11:52
Comment by Raine on 02/24/2014 22:37:41
Mala, I don;t know about Texas prisons.
(sorry for my bad joke)
I can attest that women's prisons are rough in NYS.
Raine on 02/24/2014 22:37:41
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Planning a vacation?Quote by wickedpam:
Anyone know anything about minimum security prisons in Texas?
No
I actually have a friend, we're part of the same fandom, who's going to be sent to a minimum security women's prison. A boss she had in 2012 basically fired her for asking for a raise and when she went to get unemployment it opened as whole can of worms for her and the boss. Basically the boss never reported her as an employee to pay taxes on and made her be a commissioned employee instead and she agreed to it cause she was afraid she was going to loose her job. So the state went after them both (her and the boss) cause she kinda of lied to a state prosecutor. She got a deal to testify against the boss but now she's going to jail for a year. (she got 2 1/2 years but is serving them concurrently) The state is an ass and didn't let her off with probation and are making her serve the time.
So far 2014 is a very suck ass year.
(sorry for my bad joke)
I can attest that women's prisons are rough in NYS.
Comment by Raine on 02/24/2014 22:38:17
Was neverf a host to such a vile parasite.
and that is all I have to say right now.
Raine on 02/24/2014 22:38:17
Quote by Mondobubba:
VA State Sen. Steve Martin calls pregnant women "hosts."
and that is all I have to say right now.
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/24/2014 22:48:11
I think you have said it all, Raine.
Mondobubba on 02/24/2014 22:48:11
Quote by Raine:Was neverf a host to such a vile parasite.Quote by Mondobubba:
VA State Sen. Steve Martin calls pregnant women "hosts."
and that is all I have to say right now.
I think you have said it all, Raine.
Comment by Raine on 02/24/2014 22:59:20
Raine on 02/24/2014 22:59:20
I'm gonna make the request now:
can we get a fill in for the 13 and 14 of March?
Bob and I are going to NY to see Oma, the nephew and the niece. (and sisters and Mom of course)
But it is a trip that can finally happen. Niece will be home from College, Nephew home. and Oma -- well Oma.
I honestly couldn't travel while Kizzie was so week. We have amazing neighbors, but things were really really bad those last few weeks. I am glad I have a sister that was so understanding of why we didn't head up north.
So, I know I have sucked at blogs the past few months, and I am getting back to normal, but if you guys could pick up for me and Bob those days, I would appreciate it.
I think after this visit , 2014 might suck less.
can we get a fill in for the 13 and 14 of March?
Bob and I are going to NY to see Oma, the nephew and the niece. (and sisters and Mom of course)
But it is a trip that can finally happen. Niece will be home from College, Nephew home. and Oma -- well Oma.
I honestly couldn't travel while Kizzie was so week. We have amazing neighbors, but things were really really bad those last few weeks. I am glad I have a sister that was so understanding of why we didn't head up north.
So, I know I have sucked at blogs the past few months, and I am getting back to normal, but if you guys could pick up for me and Bob those days, I would appreciate it.
I think after this visit , 2014 might suck less.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 02/25/2014 00:54:31
Will in Chicago on 02/25/2014 00:54:31
Raine, I am willing to do a day. I have been wanting to do a bit more writing, but I have been scrambling to make a few things happen.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/25/2014 01:48:52
no worries about the joke I knew what you meant
Got a little more info - it apparently going to be a minimum security state jail not a prison - which is why she would not be able to get early release or anything.
wickedpam on 02/25/2014 01:48:52
Quote by Raine:Mala, I don;t know about Texas prisons.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Planning a vacation?Quote by wickedpam:
Anyone know anything about minimum security prisons in Texas?
No
I actually have a friend, we're part of the same fandom, who's going to be sent to a minimum security women's prison. A boss she had in 2012 basically fired her for asking for a raise and when she went to get unemployment it opened as whole can of worms for her and the boss. Basically the boss never reported her as an employee to pay taxes on and made her be a commissioned employee instead and she agreed to it cause she was afraid she was going to loose her job. So the state went after them both (her and the boss) cause she kinda of lied to a state prosecutor. She got a deal to testify against the boss but now she's going to jail for a year. (she got 2 1/2 years but is serving them concurrently) The state is an ass and didn't let her off with probation and are making her serve the time.
So far 2014 is a very suck ass year.
(sorry for my bad joke)
I can attest that women's prisons are rough in NYS.
no worries about the joke I knew what you meant
Got a little more info - it apparently going to be a minimum security state jail not a prison - which is why she would not be able to get early release or anything.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/25/2014 01:49:16
I can do one of those days also.
wickedpam on 02/25/2014 01:49:16
Quote by Will in Chicago:
Raine, I am willing to do a day. I have been wanting to do a bit more writing, but I have been scrambling to make a few things happen.
I can do one of those days also.