Comments by Kaintuck
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Posted on November 15 at 9:54 p.m.
OldGrandDad - How old are you, Pop? Are you the good "Bonded" stuff - 100 Proof? This is a tense community racially, and it helps if we can find humor in some of the silly things we do and say. It also helps if we can poke fun at ourselves, when we are inevitably subject to personal or party failings...
Sadly, there are a lot of awful comments made here about black folks, that are way more disrespectful than any imagined barb or slight you perceived from our new poster "commentremovedbystaff".
Sometimes these different points of view may sting a little, but in my experience, folks get a whole lot more riled-up over something that has a seed of truth in it, than just bogus talk. Blacks have been here in Adams County as long as us white folks, and they belong here, and are every bit as American as we are. Their blood and sweat built this nation too; oh yeah.
It seems like every time a person of color posts on here, they get lambasted by white trash. Well, I've always been partial to underdogs; call it a personal failing. I'm in and out of the country a lot, so try to get my money's worth when reading and posting here. Anyway, my two-cents. All the best to you my friend...
Posted on November 15 at 8:41 p.m.
commentremovedbystaff - Though I am a registered Republican, your post made me laugh out loud! You win the prize (hands-down) for the funniest comment on this thread. I look forward to more of these jewels from you...
Posted on November 15 at 4:31 p.m.
Some of these comments are something else: Does anyone really believe that the NAACP is a threat to white folks? Come on now... Everybody on here complains about the paucity of jobs in Adams County. After reading comments like these, who but a company that makes white sheets or robes would be interested in setting-up shop here? Black folks are God's children too...
Posted on November 6 at 11:55 p.m.
Run the numbers on violent, criminal or terroristic acts performed by adherents to all the religions of the world: Islam is BY FAR the most violent... It encourages believers to subjugate women, kill them if they insult their husband's honor, and spurs believers to kill infidels (everyone else) if they do not convert to Islam. Ignorant pedants who equate Islam with Christianity, Judaism, or even Hinduism or Buddhism, should seek true enlightenment, and spend a few months living in Saudi Arabia - Islam's holy land and the actual Mecca of Muslims. Those who cry the loudest about ALL religions being equal, will come whimpering back to the United States of America with a completely different opinion.
In Saudi Arabia - the fount for most of the 9/11 hijackers - described as "our eternal friend" by President Bush, they completely stripped and burned all food and articles associated with Americans following banquets, as they consider us filthy dogs - despite us having provided military and police muscle for the Saudi Royals. Osama bin Laden mandated that American Armed Forces leave Saudi Arabia following 9/11. Well guess what? We did! Most American civilians (voters) are unaware of this, but it is true. The United States, following 9/11 under President Bush, did everything the Saudis told us to do. That really stuck in the craw of many of us, but it was the truth... Fact is frequently stranger than fiction. So despite being the actual home base of the 9/11 hijackers, that is one Middle Eastern country, ironically, that cannot say we overstayed our welcome. Nuts...
Posted on October 31 at 10:48 a.m.
Having been born and bred in the Bluegrass State - of Hatfields and McCoys fame - I would be careful about "fanning the flames" of a long-term feud, even in jest, with the living descendants. It has been my experience that humans are NOT rational creatures....
Posted on October 30 at 9:04 p.m.
Children need love and occasionally corporal punishment. I certainly received my share of both, still love my parents and harbor no animosity toward teachers that paddled me in grade school and high school (I was a slow learner...). This is not rocket science, and those that despise the wisdom of 30 centuries - "He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes" Proverbs 13:24 - don't have the sense God gave a turnip, when it comes to raising children. Some children don't need much corporal punishment, others do. I spanked my children when they needed it too; didn't enjoy it, but didn't shirk my responsibility as a parent either. As others have pointed out, it seems kind of coincidental that when we stopped spanking them, they started back-talking adults and doing as THEY pleased. This is why behavioral problems are so prevalent today. If you want a book on child-rearing, blow the dust off of that old text in the corner, the one entitled "Holy Bible"; it worked pretty well for young George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and John Adams...
Posted on October 17 at 10:27 a.m.
If "Daddy" routinely got him out of trouble - constantly enabling him - it explains why he turned out like he did: He is still waiting for someone else to bail him out and clean-up his mess. And the Department of Homeland Insecurity overseeing illegal immigration? Don't even get me started...
Posted on October 10 at 8:34 p.m.
Mrbobo - That is a ridiculous statement: There are plenty of law-abiding, God-fearing black men trying hard to raise their families and keep their heads' above water, just like millions of white folks. However, you don't often see them on the evening news, because that is not exciting enough, and doesn't generate the number of viewers for advertisers, that crime stories do. "If it bleeds it leads" is the mantra of virtually all news media. No, you won't see many news stories about a black man who mows his lawn, works two jobs to support his kids and goes to church on Sunday and Wednesday evenings, but they are there my friend. This may come as a shock to you, but there are white criminals too, like Benedict Arnold, Bonnie and Clyde, Al Capone and Jeffrey Dalmer, so don't be telling me that white folks are good and black folks are evil. Do you really think Christ believed that?
Posted on October 10 at 7:10 a.m.
The Spring and Fall Pilgrimages are unique: They distinguish Natchez from every other city in the United States of America. We are grateful for those kind hearts that are so willing to provide Southern hospitality to a host of visitors from around the globe. Thank you Natchez....
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Posted on November 21 at 1:38 p.m.
Grungebob is right: zoos are not cheap. That is why every major metropolitan area has one, and why nearly all small towns do not. Ray1976 is correct too; in that, zoos add economically and socially to the tourist experience, as well as in overall community development, but again, they are not inexpensive, and especially in the current financial climate, probably not economically viable here. There could also be an issue with market saturation, as Jackson, Monroe, Alexandria, Baton Rouge and New Orleans already have zoos.
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