Comments by booberry
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Posted on October 3 at 12:01 p.m.
I wish you the best of luck Brett. I know it must be disappointing to not be appreciated for all of your efforts and accomplishments. But people do appreciate it! Unfortunately, not the people in charge. They have made themselves look very foolish in this matter. Like many others, I am losing (or have already lost) faith in the people running this city. They seem to be acting randomly, without any forethought. I think it's time for a change. We need leaders who at the very minimum, possess common sense and good judgement.
Posted on September 21 at 1:56 p.m.
I enjoy reading your articles, Mr. Wiggins, as they seem well researched and are always informative. I'm glad to see you responded to the nonsense posted by these ranters, but unfortunately, I think they are a lost cause, living in an alternate reality that they continue to create for themselves.
Posted on September 21 at 1:46 p.m.
Good letter Ms. Hicks. I agree.
Unfortunately, some angry conservatives will disagree with whatever the current president says, even if what he says is "stay in school." They would disagree with him if he said "wash your hands before a meal," simply because they don't want to be told what to do by this president (only they know the motives behind this resistence, though most will explain themselves by talking about "big government, socialism, etc.")
I don't think there is any reasoning with such people, because you're dealing with a level of willful ignorance (oblivious to and uninterested in the facts) that can't be reached through rational discussion of the facts. So in the end, I think it's best for the president to just charge ahead and let these people show how foolish they are by their actions and words.
So I don't think these types will be respectful towards the president. Fortunately, this president has a thick skin and lots of common sense.
Posted on September 18 at 1:02 p.m.
(1) It's naive to think that racism (especially in the South) does not play a part in the current animosity towards President Obama. (I know of people who didn't vote for Obama simply because he is black.) When 90% of whites in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama vote for McCain, compared to about 50% in other areas of the country, how can this be accounted for?
(2) I think President Carter's words were honest, well thought out, and obviously based on his experiences as a Southerner. He may have not been the greatest president, but he's a sagacious man who has done so much good since leaving the White House.
(3) Consider the signs at the 9/12 Teabag Party: Obama dressed up like an African witchdoctor or compared to an African lion. Not racist? But these people just show how ignorant and intolerant they are. It seems the Republican party is scraping the bottom of the barrel. I'm reminded of the woman with crazy yellow hair wearing a red shirt who said to Mcain (about Obama), "He's an Arab." And McCain had to correct her. Ha!
(4) The likes of Sarah Palin, Limbaugh, Hannity, O'Reilly, Beck, etc. are intent of fomenting anger among the dumbest of the dumb. For who else but morons could believe what they are saying. (Thinking people quickly see through this nonsense). So in the end, the Republican party will continue to implode.
(5) And your words, Mr. Fields, will only be lauded by the like (narrow) minded people in this insignicant town. You will never sway anyone with your drivel. Maybe you should take up gardening, at least you would produce something useful.
(6) Bush had more czars that Obama. (But Mr. Fields wouldn't be aware of that, as apparently his brain continues to turn to mush on a steady diet of FOX News.)
Posted on August 28 at 2:53 p.m.
Ben, it seems that you are describing capitalism in action, which still seems to be the best system around. A company lowers prices to get more business; others follow suit. Competition. Etc.
However, I would focus on the point you made about customers getting frustrated and leaving. They are using their dollar vote. If the service is so bad--and you care about service (I do)-- don't frequent places that have bad service.
I rarely eat out anymore, but I have had pleasant experiences when going to KFC (for take out). I imagine this has to do with management and training. On the other hand, the last two times I've gone with friends to the big Mexican restaurant here, the service was terrible. The hostess has moody and rude. The waitress who showed us to the table was equally moody and rude. It almost seemed that they were trying to scare away customers. This happened twice. So I don't go there anymore. And I don't recommend the place to anyone anymore. I can fix my own tacos and enjoy them in the comfort of my own home, without the headache, and while saving money. In fact, once I quit eating out so much, I realized I didn't miss it at all. I feel healthier and have saved money.
In short, the market system and whether people decide to tolerate bad service and continue to patronize such places or, decide not to, will determine what happens to such places.
But I get the gist of what you're trying to say.
Posted on July 8 at 1:29 p.m.
It's bad timing to write such an article when people are grieving, even though you disagree with all the fanfare.
You mention MJ and his legal problems; but he wasn't convinced. Just because someone is charged with something, doesn't mean they are guilty. "Innocent until proven guilt." Does that ring a bell? So that was a cheap shot.
You talk about "poor taste," but what you really mean is "My (Your own) taste." I also think a lot of celebrity worship is ridiculous (Paris Hilton, Brittony Spears, etc., etc.) So I don't concern myself with stuff like that. But that is part of our capitalist society (which so far, seems better than any other system). Although such "stars" may not do anything useful, people buy their products or watch their shows (that advertisers pay lots of money for) and it all keeps this economy going. Regardless of how useless it is. I remember years back when a pro basketball star (don't remember who it was) negotiated for a raise. He got it, and the fans had to pay more for their tickets. I thought that was ridiculous, but it is the way of our economy. Supply and demand. So your view seems quite naive, out of step with reality.
What do you suggest we do, have a Taste Police, so everyone likes the same things you do? Shares your values? No thanks.
It's illogical for you to think someone from Natchez should be "remembered" as much as someone who sold millions of albums/CDs. Just not possible (regardless of whether it is fair or not). And here's the thing. The "unsung heroes" (i.e., low paying professionals--teachers, etc.), do this because that is the path they have chosen, and they are (ideally) rewarded for by seeing the fruits of their labors everyday. Not by "Teacher Appreciation Week," which just forces people to notice teachers for a few days. (Unlike the service for MJ, which doesn't force people to care about something they really don't care about--they just do, as we have all seen). And that's just the way it is.
Anyway, once someone is dead, it doesn't matter how much respect the living show for them. Because he is dead and will never know. All he can know is the positive contribution he makes on a daily basis, and find fulfillment from within, not from without (which is out of his control anyway). That is his reward. In life. The only time he knows for sure he has.
Posted on May 17 at 1:47 p.m.
Couldn't agree more. It seems that it begins at the top, with proper training and expectations. For left to their own devices, the people at the low end of the totem poll will do as little as possible, just to get by. It's a sad state of affairs, but that seems to be human nature.
So whether it's Walmart or the City, it all begins at the top. By the way, I find the service at Walgreens (usually) exceptionally good. This tells me that the management cares.
Posted on May 11 at 1:44 p.m.
Great letter. It seems that stupidity and narcissism underlie such behavior (and a misguided view of one's constitutional rights). The reason that there will never be peace in the world, if one cannot have good relations with their fellow neighbors. We are all doomed.
Posted on April 29 at 1:25 p.m.
Oh, if you torture someone enough, they will tell you whatever you want to hear. So maybe not the best way to get credible information.
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Posted on October 3 at 12:13 p.m.
Unbelievable article. I could kick myself for voting for this mayor. He says the city can't do with a city planner after he canned the previous city planner. Did he consider this before he acted? Obviously not. Shamefully incompetent.
And he basically wants someone without any experience who will work for low wages. And, his comment about age and preferring someone who doesn't have a family is clearly discriminatory.
Throw the bums out!
Oh, and when thinking about budget cuts, why not focus on people getting paid over 100K a year who get to set their own salaries?
On Middleton: City planner a must have