Posted by sobeit (anonymous) on May 15, 2009 at 4:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

gene - Why do you want dealerships to close??

Posted by treeclimber (anonymous) on May 15, 2009 at 5:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

That's why they charge - because people go out of town. I would hate for anyone to lose their job. generoberts, there is such a thing as KARMA.

Posted by airborne_walters (anonymous) on May 15, 2009 at 5:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

and such a thing as dull gaffs

Posted by worrier2009 (anonymous) on May 15, 2009 at 6:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

sounds like you are the type that places would hope you do go out of town

Posted by northpearl (anonymous) on May 15, 2009 at 6:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I will never purchaser a car from a company that is run by Obama and the UAW. Let me repeat that - I will never purchase a car from Obama and the UAW.

Posted by speakup (anonymous) on May 15, 2009 at 6:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

bet you would find something to bitch about if they found a cure for cancer to

Posted by northpearl (anonymous) on May 15, 2009 at 7:05 p.m.

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Posted by motorman (anonymous) on May 15, 2009 at 8:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks gene i work there and it is nice to know you want people to lose their jobs so they can't support their family and feed their kids your a sorry human being

Posted by say31 (anonymous) on May 15, 2009 at 8:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Motorman, I hope you do not lose your job or anyone else for that matter!!! To generoberts you need a serious attitude adjustment! It sounds like you just need to move from Natchez. I try to spend most of my money in Natchez so the businesses here will thrive. These people here are just as good as anyone else. They also have families to think of. You really may want to reconsideer those words you utter because one day it may be your job or your family hurting. I would never wish anything bad on anyone because it always comes back to you.

Posted by treeclimber (anonymous) on May 15, 2009 at 9:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

say31, you said it better than I did.

Posted by thelorax (anonymous) on May 15, 2009 at 9:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I am glad to hear that the folks at G/R are going to stay put. I have always tried to buy locally anywhere I have lived.

With everything shutting down these days, ( Gloster GP for instance) one never knows when it will happen to them.

Let's hope Mr Roberts doesn't have a job that could shut down, perhaps that Karma might come up and bite him in the tush.

Posted by barbarj1 (anonymous) on May 15, 2009 at 10:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I hope they stay in business. We bought out car from Williams Motor Company. We got a great deal and they are the best when it comes to service. My car is three years old and I take it back to them for service every 3,000 miles. They are polite and they check everything even the air in the tires. My car is in great shape because of them and I would hate to know they were not there to take care of it. I also don`t want to see any of these people lose their jobs. I don`t know how anyone could say they hope these people lose their jobs. Just remember, what you say goes around and could come back around and bite you and your job in the butt.

Posted by natashakubelikov (anonymous) on May 15, 2009 at 10:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Took my car i from the Toyota place for service and they never checked squat. Just drained the oil and put the plug back in and let it go. Just because they fill out the sheet doesn,t mean they do all that. I stand around my car at Lambuth,s and watch what they do and check.

Posted by barbarj1 (anonymous) on May 15, 2009 at 10:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

There is one person on the comment line that seems to have a lot of hate in his heart. I will pray for him because I would hate for him to meet the Dear Lord someday with a burden like he has on his heart.

Posted by sdaafrye (anonymous) on May 15, 2009 at 10:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I have purchased my last three vehicles from Natchez Ford and have had great deals on all of them. Out of town companies could not compete with the prices or the service. Mr. generoberts it sounds as if you can not work up a good deal here and that you are bitter. If you live in Natchez you may want to support Natchez, and put the tax dollars back into our community.

Posted by erohed (anonymous) on May 15, 2009 at 11:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

When one pulls out of a dealership (service area), without AC, and finds out that the fuse was pulled from it's fusebox...go figure. The EGR Valve was the only thing to be replaced (reason for being there, to begin with).

Posted by Natchezbear (anonymous) on May 15, 2009 at 11:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The reason car prices are as high as they are is because of the unions.In order to keep up with inflated salaries and retirement plans the cars have to sell for much more than they are worth. How is a Chevy Suburban worth $60,000.00? Some people can't afford a 60K home..............get rid of the unions bring down car prices and bring up quality and US cars will profit. Don't cry about Toyota and Nissan who put out a better product at a lower price.

Posted by rushinghjr (anonymous) on May 16, 2009 at 12:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks Northpearl for your good comments! I agree with you all the way! The "white trash" that put Owhampy into office is paying for it now with the Socialism changes! Owhampy , of course is paying the unions back and the liberal establishment!

Posted by NatchezEnema (anonymous) on May 16, 2009 at 12:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I don't want to see anybody loose their job, but, if anybody thinks you can get the best price on a automobile in Natchez, well, just look at most of the dealership stickers on the new cars in town. Most are from Jackson, Baton Rouge or the gulf coast. I do business all over the state and even when I told the local dealership I was going to get a price at other dealerships they were still 3 to 5000$ more than other dealerships across the state, one was 10,000$ more. I want people to shop local, but I don't want people to get screwed locally. I work too hard for my money to throw it away. If you don't think I won't drive to Jackson or the gulf coast to save 3-5000$ I pity you. Thats what the problem is with Natchez on everything, we live in a global economy now, not a local economy Happy trails!

Posted by speakup (anonymous) on May 16, 2009 at 4:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

gene, i am in retail. every sales person i know has a little lee way in what they can do for a customer. maybe push for a quicker delivery time, a free car wash, a free tire rotation, reminder to change expired safety inspection sticker, ect. the nice people get them. people like you with your attitude don't get swat.

Posted by WalterLynn (anonymous) on May 16, 2009 at 7:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Amen, Natchezbear! You are absolutely right!

Posted by lambchop (anonymous) on May 16, 2009 at 7:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

First of all - Natchez has always been a place where it is expensive to live. As a child we were known as a resort city and those with that entitlement are higher in prices. I have lived here almost all of my life -- all of my cars have been purchased in Natchez and I have always gotten a good deal. Second, there is the thing known as bargaining -- get yourself several car prices and then approach Natchez dealers. True, you will not always get the lowest price but they will do their best to match. Because Natchez is a resort community the dealerships prices are higher and their expenses are higher also. You don't get one thing higher and everything else lower. As for generoberts, take your attitude and keep it to yourself. You can speak your mind anytime but leave the "attitude" at home, we just don't need it. In these times, boosting spirits is also very important along with supporting the community you live within. Miss-Lou offers many opportunities and has some great stores, go out of town for specialty stores, but shop HOME first. If you don't like the community you are in, go find another one but I can give you a bet that you would soon find fault with it too. People with these attitudes don't shrug things off, you become bitter and let your feelings show on your sleeves. Get a life and be happy. I am one of the poorest people who probably comment on these stories but I am also one of the happiest. Forgive yourself, forgive others and life is beautiful. Put your faith in something besides yourself. Outreach.

Second - when a dealership or other business folds, look at the number of people it affects. The suppliers are affected, the employees and their families are affected, schools are affected, grocery stores are affected, department stores are affected, delivery men are affected, and so on and so on. How many people do you deal with in your life? All these people are affected with closings. I'll leave the light on for you!

Smile and it lights up your face but it also lights up your spirit. Don't live on doom and gloom. - As the song says "Don't Worry, Get Happy" -- maybe that should be played everyday!

Posted by barbarj1 (anonymous) on May 16, 2009 at 8:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

God doesn`t turn his back on people, people turn their backs on God.

Posted by barbarj1 (anonymous) on May 16, 2009 at 8:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

WE WENT TO THREE OUT OF TOWN DEALERS SEARCHING FOR MY HUSBAND A NEW TRUCK. THIS WAS DONE ON THE PHONE. THEY SEND US THEIR LOWEST PRICES. WE TOOK THEM TO THE DEALER HERE IN NATCHEZ AND GOT IT FOR $3,000.00 LOWER THAN THE LOWEST PRICE. YOU HAVE TO HAVE EVERYTHING IN PLACE AND BARGAIN WITH THEM. IT WORKS.

Posted by LOVESNATCHEZ (anonymous) on May 16, 2009 at 9:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

On the subject of losing jobs in Natchez. Ask your supervisors about them letting SCOTT PHILLIPS AT NATCHEZ REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER hire Radiologists from Hattiesburg. Radiology of Natchez (and 4 doctors) have given their lives (50 years) to serving Natchez and Jeff Davis/Natchez Regional Medical Center for FREE! Now MR. PHILLIPS sees fit to boot them out and hire out of town people. And I'm sure there is money in it for him. Our doctors are leaving, the care is getting worse and local people wonder why patients leave town? This has got to stop. WHO HAS THE GUTS TO PUT A STOP TO SCOTT PHILLIPS?????? I'm going to name our local radiologists so all of you will know. DR. KRESTENSEN, DR. COLBERT (DECEASED), DR. RAYMOND BROWN AND DR. FRED EMRICK. If you know these people, you know they are wonderful people. STAND UP FOR THEM AND THEIR EMPLOYEES!!! PLEASE.

Posted by Bigfish (anonymous) on May 16, 2009 at 9:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

the grass is always greener on the other side isn't it? Well folks, i hate to disagree with some of you but the cost of living in Natchez is cheap, very cheap. Find somewhere else with a population of roughly 20,000 with the same businesses, industries, etc that is cheaper. . . . .

Glad the local dealerships are staying open, the more the merrier, and if you don't like the prices you get locally and are positive that you have to go out of town to get the best price, open a dealership here in natchez and undercut your competition, if you are so sure that you can do better, there shouldn't be any risk for you to open a dealership and sell cars more cheaply that they are currently being sold.

I'm sure everyone has a story of friend, cousin, friend of a friend, but its all comes done to everyone wanting a deal and who makes feel like you get a deal, no dealership is going to sell a car at a loss.

Posted by texasborn (anonymous) on May 16, 2009 at 10:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I've bought my last few Honda's at EAST HONDA and the service was great! I've shopped all local dealerships. I found the salesman there knew alot about the Honda product.

Posted by Swapmeet (anonymous) on May 16, 2009 at 10:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)

(Posted by barbarj1 on May 16, 2009 at 8:46 a.m.: God doesn`t turn his back on people, people turn their backs on God.

Please don't take this personally barbarj1 because your misconception of God is one that is held by a majority of people in this country. Most people believe that God will sit there and hold His hand out begging a person to have a relationship with Him up to the point of your death. That is directly contradictory to the scriptures, and since I believe that the scriptures are God's direct words, I have to believe that there is a point when you cross God's deadline.

Proverbs 1:24-31 and Zechariah 7:8-13 clearly attest to the fact that God will laugh at and mock people in their calamity. It's a side of God that most people don't want to recognize and it's a side of God that I must admit was hard for me to come to terms with, but it is a side of God that He wants us to know about or He wouldn't have put it in His word (the Bible).

I guess it makes sense though. Why would God call one to an eternity of blessedness in worshipping Him in heaven when that same person threw his (or her) fist in God's face by defiantly living against Him for 80 years and then, because of the fear of death, wants to serve God the last week of their life on earth?

That person is motivated to serve God because of a fear of death and hell instead of being motivated to serve God because of a reverent fear that God is a holy God and deserves to be worshipped. A worldly fear that motivates you to want God will never save you. I believe it is a foundation for getting to a point where God can save you, but ultimately, it is dying to yourself and devoting your life to Jesus because He is worthy which will save a person.

Posted by Krogers (anonymous) on May 16, 2009 at 11:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I've been very pleased with both the product and the service from GM here in Natchez, we've had absolutely NO PROBLEM with our SRX Cadillac or Savanna Van (the van does lack a good grill being of poor quality plastic that will not hold paint well, but that's a minor thing really) I think GM cars are cool, a little pricey, but HIGH quality. My utility van, is a great vehicle, being able to haul huge amounts of cargo and even with a 5.7 litre V8, I can drive almost to Houston on one tank of gas, and it burns regular. My only complaint is I think GM should drop the NorthStar balogne, and just install bluetooth/handsfree accessories that use one's chosen cell #. I do get a bit annoyed with the Northstar stuff in my caddy that I never use, it seems such a waste, but I refuse to pay ANOTHER subscription fee, when simple bluetooth tech would work best with no subscription costs or hassle.

I just do not understand this nonsense that GM makes a poor car or a vehicle that no one wants. What guy doesn't want an Avalanche 4wheel dr truck? Or an Escalade pickup? come on GM makes great vehicles!!! But I do agree that if the union costs were addressed, reduced, but hey the workers are due a fair wage, I think executives are the guys that really need to have salaries/bonuses, etc REDUCED DRASTICALLY and that would go a long way to bringing the price down. That's what Toyota/Nissan/Honda/Hyundai/Kia do, right?

I know with my SRX I get performance, comfort, decent mpg,plenty of cargo space, it's a great car.

And to be honest- you couldn't ask for better service from the local GM dealership. Those guys do a good job, always ask if I need a ride while my Van or caddy is in service. For around $25 you get a complete service with a smile and you're ready in no time. What more could you ask for?

Posted by LOVESNATCHEZ (anonymous) on May 16, 2009 at 11:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I've got to put my 2 cents worth in here. First of all, I'm with Bigfish; give it a try. I would NEVER think about buying a car out of town. Who wants to drive to where ever to have it serviced, etc? You think because it's in warranty the local dealers HAVE to service it? Well, they may but it can be WAYYYYYY on the back lot if you know what I mean. We've bought Olds, Buicks, Mazdas, Chryslers & Dodges all locally and have NEVER been disappointed. So I think all you naysayers are just blowing smoke. And for "generoberts"... man are you so old that you're this out of touch???? Natchez is the most inexpensive to live. Property, utilities, etc., are much cheaper than other places. Tell me where you can buy a 2400 sq. ranch home; 3 b.r., 2 baths, inground swimming pool for $ 150,000.00...TELL ME!!!! And for you to wish people would close and lose their jobs? You're just a fool old man.. A FOOL!!! Karma is a strange thing. You may think you've got yours, but it can all go away tomorrow. You need to ask for forgiveness you creep.

Posted by Dossett (anonymous) on May 16, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well let me chime in here for a second if I may. My family has been in the car business since 1952 and to see the changes over the years that have been made to the automotive industry is very sad to see, I would not like to see any dealership in our area close down or people lose there jobs because most have children and a spouse , and to see them suffer because of it would not be right in any shape or form! Also let me clear up a little issue that people really dont understand, lets say FORD for example, the Ford dealership here gets there NEW cars for the "SAME" price that other ford dealerships in larger areas get theres for, thats right we all pay the same amount, so before you go out of town and support a company that is owned from someone who lives in NY or California that just owns about 15 dealerships all over the country, try to support the local car dealers in the Miss/Lou because we are all privately owned hometown people that see you in the store or at church on Sundays and at baseball games, if you give your local dealerships a chance I bet they will go the extra mile to beat anyones price to earn your business and keep your money local, so please think about that before you run off to Jackson or Baton Rouge! By the way I work for Natchez Ford Lincoln Mercury.

Posted by ProNatchez (anonymous) on May 16, 2009 at 12:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

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Posted by generoberts (anonymous) on May 15, 2009 at 10:37 p.m.

Bunch of crybabies. You people don't know what work is. Damn near everyone in Natchez, wants something for nothing. Yeah, I hope the place does fold. Just like Armstrong, IP, John Mansville, Diamond International. You don't wanna work, you want to cry about how bad you've got it. Lazy.
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Wow! You sure have a lot of hate in your heart. Why do you have to offend the whole town? There are a lot of hard working folks in the town and I am proud to be here. I am not from here, but I call Natchez home. It is not perfect, but it's a great place to live.

You must really be miserable.

Posted by 000117 (anonymous) on May 16, 2009 at 1:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I don't want to see anyone lose their jobs. But I know that if the car dealerships in this area would price their cars at a cheaper price from the start, customers in the Miss/Lou would not look to other areas for a BETTER DEAL.
Most people in this area know that there is no competition around here, so that is why the prices are higher. That is why we go to other cities where 2 or 3 people don't own most of the dealerships.

EXAMPLE CABLE...NONE

Posted by barbarj1 (anonymous) on May 16, 2009 at 1:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

swapmeet. Thank you for your beliefs but I worship a forgiving God. And even in times when we have sinned and fall on our knees and call His name He is there to love us and offer forgiviness. We as christians sin everyday. We may think we are perfect but we are not. I believe that even on our deathbed God know the sincerity of our plead and He will forgive. Each of us have our own beliefs, please don`t try to change mine. When I said God doesn`t turn His back on people, I meant His is always there to love us and forgive us when we are sincere in our plead. People on the other hand do turn their backs on God and fail to understand that He is always there for them.

Posted by Swapmeet (anonymous) on May 16, 2009 at 2:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

barbarj1. I understood your comment that God doesn't turn His back on people as meaning that He doesn't turn His back on people who have haven't been born-again. I agree with you that God doesn't turn His back on Christians who have been born-again. The bible says it is impossible to pluck them out of His hand. If a Christian lives in sin though, God will kill them. John 15:2 and 1 Corinthians 3:17 clearly support this. This is why it is impossible for a true believer to live in sin for a sustained amount of time. It is very true that Christians will not live a perfect day, but they will also be grieved when they dissappoint God. It makes God look impotent when a person who claims they have God living in them (the Holy Spirit) will go out and drink, smoke, cuss, and commit adultery. The God of the scriptures is much more powerful than that. Abraham, Moses, Noah, Joshua, Isaiah, David, and other great people of the Old Testament lived for the most part lives dedicated fervently to God without the presence of the Holy Spirit. Just think how Christians should be living with God indwelled in them.

As far as what you said about deathbed confessions, I agree that a true believer can ask God for forgiveness until they die and He will because the blood of Christ has covered all past, present, and future sins for those truly born-again. I'm talking about how people who have drank, cussed, and watched filthy movies all of their lives and fished and hunted on Sunday's instead of worshipping God feel that they can come give God the leftovers of their life at their death and He will save them. That is contradictory to scriptures. I've already given scriptures to support this. If someone can use scriptures to prove me wrong, then I apologize in advance.

Posted by JustAPerson (anonymous) on May 16, 2009 at 3:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

What about the parable of the owner of the vineyard who hired people at all hours of the day and yet when the end of the day came he paid each of them the same amount. When one of those who questioned him about this he said the pay was the same for each and he made that clear from the start. Just as Christ has made it clear that all those who belong to him will recieve the same rewards. Maybe that is not exactly how it is stated in the Bible but I think you get the picture.

Posted by LOVESNATCHEZ (anonymous) on May 16, 2009 at 3:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

HOW DID THE GOOD NEWS OF NO DEALERSHIPS CLOSING BECOME THE GOOD NEWS???? Religion and politics should never be discussed, so would y'all take this PRAYER SERVICE somewhere else? And before you jump down my throat, yes, I'm a Christian and yes, I attend service on Sunday.

Posted by barbarj1 (anonymous) on May 16, 2009 at 3:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

SWAPMEET, YOU AND I SEEM TO BE IN AGREEMENT. YOU JUST TOOK MY FIRST WORDS IN THE WRONG CONTEXT. MAY YOU BE TRULY BLESSED.

Posted by JustAPerson (anonymous) on May 16, 2009 at 4:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I see no one praying here. Does this offend?

Posted by Swapmeet (anonymous) on May 16, 2009 at 4:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

LOVESNATCHEZ: I don't believe religion should be discussed either. Religion will send you to hell just like all of the Pharisees in the gospels. I do believe that the biblical truth taught by Jesus that a man must be born-again to enter the kingdom of heaven should be discussed. You can call yourself a Christian and attend services on Sunday all you want to, but telling people to carry a conversation that glorifies God somewhere else is very troubling for you. It a blatant refusal of the commandment by your professed Lord Jesus Christ at the end of Matthew to share the gospel with all.

JustAPerson: I agree with you about the parable to which you are referring which is Matthew 20:1-16. It is a wonderful parable as are all of the parables which Jesus used to illustrate spiritual truths. There are two things about the last group of laborers who were called to work which is notable. First of all they were invited to work. Contrary to the belief that people can be saved at anytime they want to, Jesus made clear in John 6:44 that no one can be saved unless God calls, or invites them. Secondly, upon the invitation to work, the laborers went and worked the rest of the day. This is symbolic of the fruits of repentance. A person is called and saved by God by dying to themselves will bear the fruits of repentance. It is these works which don't save but shows that one is saved. That is why I said that people who lived like a lost person until their last days and then start crying to God because they know they are going to hell will not be heard by God because it's a selfish fear and not a fear of the Lord which produces this false repentance. That's what is meant by God's declaration in Proverbs 1:24-31. I hope everyone that is not born-again will read this passage and realize that in those last days when you are suddenly crying to God, He will actually laugh at your calamity. He promises it in His scriptures.

Posted by LOVESNATCHEZ (anonymous) on May 16, 2009 at 5:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey "SWAPMEAT",, I tried to be nice. You're nothing but a ZEALOT!!! Now, shut the HELL up..

Posted by Swapmeet (anonymous) on May 16, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

LOVESNATCHEZ: I pray that you break through the religious fog you're in and become born-again before it's eternally too late. Thanks for the calling me a zealot. Being zealous for Jesus is the greatest thing a person can do in this life.

Posted by mike8427 (anonymous) on May 16, 2009 at 5:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Gene, I dont think you were trying to unite the community. you probably had a bad experience at the GM dealership, it happens. But I have been to all of them in Ntz, and the GM is probably the best. I don't see why you would make the comments though to wish that Americas business' would fail. It puzzles me now how people are not supporting the country. Great civilizations fall from the inside, your comments are a hint of what the rest of the nation feels, support for the US is almost dead.

Posted by Dossett (anonymous) on May 16, 2009 at 6:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thank you gene, to everyone else I can understand how the public can view the car business and judge by how they may have been treated at one point in time when trying to purchas a vehicle! The truth is buying a car is probably the second biggest purchase you make in life and a very important one and who can blame you for wanting to save as much money as possible and getting the best deal out there. There has been alot of "Horrible" salesman out there who have given good or even GREAT salesmen a bad rep and have left a mental scar with the customer to have there guard up when buying a car and feeling like they are going to be taken advantage of when they actaully are ready to make that big purchase, there are still alot of GREAT car salesman out there that still have the customer in mind and work hard to give them the best buying experiance possible! I take after a long line of GREAT car dealers in my family and was brought up the old school way in how to deal with customers and that is treat everyone like they are woth a million bucks, i guess what im trying to say is have a little faith in Natchez cardealers, if you think you are working with or feel like you cant trust the sales rep you are with, ask for another sales rep or ask for the manager, but always remember that carsalesman are just doing there job and trying to support there family, so remember that the next time you pull into a lot to look at a car and are being approached by a sales consultant! I love my carrier and i hope that i can be your partner in better driving someday!

Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on May 16, 2009 at 7:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

LOVESNATCHEZ, you said you were a Christian, but that last comment sure doesn't sound like it. Lip service and church attendance do not make one a Christian.

Posted by 000117 (anonymous) on May 16, 2009 at 8:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Did I just see a car commerical?

I say again no competition In THIS AREA = HIGHER PRICES.

We have to think about our FAMILIES ALSO, and more so in times like these.
Why pay 4 0r $ 5000.00 more for a car here, When you can drive a little a SAVE A LOT.
Again I say if the dealers around here will price their Cars cheaper to start, we will be more willing to buy local.
It was said that all of the dealers pay the same price for the cars. IF SO why not bring your prices down, so we will not want TO DRIVE A LITTLE AND SAVE A LOT!!!
Because this is the Second more important purchase we shall make.

Posted by iluvntz2 (anonymous) on May 17, 2009 at 9:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Posted by generoberts (anonymous) on May 15, 2009 at 11:14 p.m.
............ I'm done working. It's the young people that have to worry about there economy. Natchez will ............

Posted by generoberts (anonymous) on May 16, 2009 at 5:59 a.m.
I think you meant "squat". It's ok. Public education in Natchez is another subject. I understand yu dust taint hlep it.

Shame on you generoberts, to correct someone's error or typo is one thing, to then humiliate is quite another.

Anyone can make a mistake, for example you used the word "there" (which indicates a place as in go there to get a job) instead of "their" (possession) or "the" (typo)?

Posted by notfromnatchez (anonymous) on May 17, 2009 at 9:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I am offended by Swapmeet's comments.

Posted by NameThatTune (anonymous) on May 17, 2009 at 9:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I, too, am offended by Swapmeet's comments. We all hav e our religious beliefs and don't press them on anybody; at least I don't. He/she/it should be in church preaching religion, not on a local blog.

Posted by Swapmeet (anonymous) on May 17, 2009 at 10:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I am sure you are offended by my comments because the truth offends very much. It offended me as well when the Holy Spirit first revealed to me how much I had lived against God with my life. Offending people is not my objective though. I am telling people what the bible says because I love them and want them to know what will happen to them if they don't repent and be born-again as Jesus preached. Jesus didn't hide what He believed. He told the Pharisees that their religion was wrong and He didn't go to a church to do it. He did it everywhere and offended people every day. Paul told the men in Athens at a public gathering that their "religion" was wrong. He did it because he loved them. That is why I am doing what I am doing.

If you read the entire thread, you will see that I simply responded to something which I thought misrepresented God and then responded to the subsequent comments from others. This is the first time I have commented on here since about January. I have seen lots of wicked comments on here between then and now but never said a word because it had nothing to do with God. I will stop commenting once others choose to stop having this dialogue.

Posted by Swapmeet (anonymous) on May 17, 2009 at 10:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I guess I should add, so as to not have a sense of impropriety, that my church meets from 2:00 until about 7:00 to 8:00 on Sunday afternoons/evenings. Just in case someone wondered why I wasn't in church at 10:00 in the morning. I haven't missed a Sunday service since February 10, 2008 so I do attend faithfully. Sorry if I gave anyone the sense that I didn't because of my post time.

Posted by notfromnatchez (anonymous) on May 17, 2009 at 10:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Is it the "truth" that offends or your version of it?

I think it is the latter.

Posted by Swapmeet (anonymous) on May 17, 2009 at 11:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)

It is truth if you believe that the Bible is God's word. I used scripture to back up what I said (and no, it's not my "interpretation". it says what it says). If you don't believe the Bible is the word of God, then that's your decision. That takes faith to believe the Bible is actually God's inspired word and the Bible says that "without faith it is impossible to please God."

Posted by notfromnatchez (anonymous) on May 17, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The bible also doesn't mention dinosaurs...but let me guess, you don't believe they existed because God's word does not mention them.

Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on May 17, 2009 at 3:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Actually it does mention dinosaurs, but does not use that word for them.

Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on May 17, 2009 at 3:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

And before you ask:

http://www.christiananswers.net/q-eden/e...

http://www.bible.ca/tracks/b-dinosaurs-m...

http://www.bibleandscience.com/science/d...

Of course, they are Christian websites, so I really don't expect some of you to believe.

Posted by joeyswish (anonymous) on May 18, 2009 at 10:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I have worked in dealerships for 16 years. Including several in Natchez. All NEW vehicles arrive at all dealerships with the price sticker in the window. Dealerships do not determine this price the manufacturer does. The price on all vehicles is negotiable. The name of the game is for the dealer to make a profit on the sale. if you get screwed it is because you didn't do your homework and negotiate for a better price. The thought of big city dealers having a better price is ridiculous. My suggestion for finding an honest salesperson is to look for a hometown person that has been employed with the dealership for awhile. The salesperson that is dishonest will jump from job to job and city to city. An honest salesperson will be there for years to take care of his customers and the people that they refer to him. Oh BTW, I work for one of those "big city" dealers now, our prices are the same as Natchez. And the cost of living in Natchez is very low compared to other towns and cities. I think sometimes people and Natchez like to shop in Baton Rouge or Jackson because it sounds good in their social circle. The more you support your local businesses the better your community will be. If you don't like it, MOVE! The world is a big place and no one will miss you.

Posted by LOVESNATCHEZ (anonymous) on May 18, 2009 at 12:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Anyone can "THUMP A BIBLE"...For you "freedom" and "swapmeet"./

Posted by excitement (anonymous) on May 18, 2009 at 12:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The customer service at Great River is horrible only after I purchased my car. Don't let Kenny Jackson fool you either. Will not be buying another car from them.

Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on May 18, 2009 at 1:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Actually, I read mine LN. I find lots of encouragement and life instruction in it. It might do you well to pay attention when you attend church.

Posted by bjxn81 (anonymous) on May 25, 2009 at 6:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I am PROUD that I was born and raised in NATCHEZ. Can't believe what I am reading on this website. For all the people that hope local businesses close in Natchez, I hope you don't lose your jobs. Natchez was a booming place back in the day. Schools were great, businesses where there, and it was the place to be. WHose to say that cant change. Public schools need to get better. More businesses will come when the public schools get better. Why would companies build huge factories or plants in a place that its employees HAVE to send their children to private schools?? I read comments all the time on here about how Natchez is going down hill or is never gonna change. That is true. If everyone keeps going out of town to do business and spends their money elsewhere that is exactly what is going to happen. You "say" that car prices and everything is cheaper in big cities maybe so (dont believe it). But you would rather go give your hard earned NATCHEZ money to some stranger in another city rather than spending it at a business that you know the people who work there. That makes sense. Local people who buy from local people help local people. Nothing is going to start getting better in NATCHEZ unless money stays in NATCHEZ.