Ladies and Gentlemen.
Good News.
My post from the 22nd has been removed because of the arrest of the guy in the Johnia Berry Murder Case.
I was wrong but did have a line about 'it's frusteating not knowing what the KCSO is doing in the case..."
I admit it I was wrong and as soon as the guy is in jail, I'll be the first in line to congratulate the Department.
I'm glad I was wrong and although JJ has lost my vote, I'll be speaking less about the KCSO's competence in the future.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Sunday, September 2, 2007
I'm not the first to say it...
I'm not the first to think theres something more going on with our County Mayor. It pains me to suggest this and I take no pleasure in it.
In trying to understand whats going on with our county, some of the mayors responses/actions and how it keeps going on, I'm reminded of another politician most of us remember well. I'm not wanting to debate that person but his problems are well documented-alot by the people who supported him AFTER he left office.We haven't seen any shame out of anyone in this county's administration and the closest Rags has done is:
“I suspect that instead of going to read with school kids, I could have spent more time in the office making financial decisions,”
(Which was moments before the 'Showboat" comment, caught by WBIR.
He used "kids" to try to gain sympathy, give merit to his lack of attention to spending, to play upon peoples natural tendency to "want to believe" after voting for that person.
People 'want to believe' in someone they supported and played a part in supporting-electing, just like they "don't want to believe" they were wrong for doing so.
It's normally followed by apathy and cynical i.e. "they all do it" "thats just how government works".
There are several things we'll never know- and some we never need to know in the description below.
However, there are many that fit him as if was the subject studied to make this description.
Profile of the Sociopath
They never recognize the rights of others and see their self-serving behaviors as permissible. They appear to be charming, yet are covertly hostile and domineering, seeing their victim as merely an instrument to be used. They may dominate and humiliate their victims.
Feels entitled to certain things as "their right."
Has no problem lying coolly and easily and it is almost impossible for them to be truthful on a consistent basis. Can create, and get caught up in, a complex belief about their own powers and abilities. Extremely convincing and even able to pass lie detector tests.
A deep seated rage, which is split off and repressed, is at their core. Does not see others around them as people, but only as targets and opportunities. Instead of friends, they have victims and accomplices who end up as victims. The end always justifies the means and they let nothing stand in their way.
When they show what seems to be warmth, joy, love and compassion it is more feigned than experienced and serves an ulterior motive. Outraged by insignificant matters, yet remaining unmoved and cold by what would upset a normal person. Since they are not genuine, neither are their promises.
Living on the edge. Verbal outbursts and physical punishments are normal. Promiscuity and gambling are common.
Unable to empathize with the pain of their victims, having only contempt for others' feelings of distress and readily taking advantage of them.
Rage and abuse, alternating with small expressions of love and approval produce an addictive cycle for abuser and abused, as well as creating hopelessness in the victim. Believe they are all-powerful, all-knowing, entitled to every wish, no sense of personal boundaries, no concern for their impact on others.
Usually has a history of behavioral and academic difficulties, yet "gets by" by conning others. Problems in making and keeping friends; aberrant behaviors such as cruelty to people or animals, stealing, etc.
Not concerned about wrecking others' lives and dreams. Oblivious or indifferent to the devastation they cause. Does not accept blame themselves, but blames others, even for acts they obviously committed.
Promiscuity, child sexual abuse, rape and sexual acting out of all sorts.
Tends to move around a lot or makes all encompassing promises for the future, poor work ethic but exploits others effectively.
Changes their image as needed to avoid prosecution. Changes life story readily.
Other Related Qualities:
- Contemptuous of those who seek to understand them
- Does not perceive that anything is wrong with them
- Authoritarian
- Secretive
- Paranoid
- Only rarely in difficulty with the law, but seeks out situations where their tyrannical behavior will be tolerated, condoned, or admired
- Conventional appearance
- Goal of enslavement of their victim(s)
- Exercises despotic control over every aspect of the victim's life
- Has an emotional need to justify their crimes and therefore needs their victim's affirmation (respect, gratitude and love)
- Ultimate goal is the creation of a willing victim
- Incapable of real human attachment to another
- Unable to feel remorse or guilt
- Extreme narcissism and grandiose
- May state readily that their goal is to rule the world
Being a person with sympathy, I'd rather br hood-winked by a person with a mental condition than a criminal who knowingly and thoughtfully is spending our county's money with disregard and lack of respect to all that pay taxes.
It does get worse...more to follow!
Just when you think it can't get any worse down at the county, we have this!
$51,000??? WTF?
He's not even good at being dishonest! People who want things from Government are suppost to be doing the spending, not the"Mayor" who has to spend it on them!!!
$51,000??? WTF?
He's not even good at being dishonest! People who want things from Government are suppost to be doing the spending, not the"Mayor" who has to spend it on them!!!
Dog gone it!
I'll be writing more later but this needs to be read before its taken out of their archives.
It's concerning the Unjust Dog Shooting last week and unless the laws have changed from 14MAY07 it could still be true. (see-Ending of story)
SCROLL DOWN TO PAGE 4!!!!!! The Betty Bean Article!
Preview? Ok....
"Finally, he makes a last leap and he knocks me down. I’ve got his head in my hands and we both fall to the ground. He’s looking at me and I’m looking at him, and he’s getting ready to eat me. He’s squirming to get his head out of my hands and I know I can’t hold him off ......"
Read the article! Steamy Romance or.....You decide!
It's concerning the Unjust Dog Shooting last week and unless the laws have changed from 14MAY07 it could still be true. (see-Ending of story)
SCROLL DOWN TO PAGE 4!!!!!! The Betty Bean Article!
Preview? Ok....
"Finally, he makes a last leap and he knocks me down. I’ve got his head in my hands and we both fall to the ground. He’s looking at me and I’m looking at him, and he’s getting ready to eat me. He’s squirming to get his head out of my hands and I know I can’t hold him off ......"
Read the article! Steamy Romance or.....You decide!
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Showboat?
Shortly after he nearly cried, talking about his "reading to the chilruns" instead of doing that 'financial stuff', the mayor revealed another side of his personality.
"The Spoiled Child" poo pooing the mean o' man!
The best part is when, after saying it, he instantly changes his tune to say something about 'I just was agreeing about the importance of our work together' or something close to that.
You decide.
Does anyone think he knew the camera was on him?
If he had any shame, he'd apologize to Mr Cosby.
Class Act.
"The Spoiled Child" poo pooing the mean o' man!
The best part is when, after saying it, he instantly changes his tune to say something about 'I just was agreeing about the importance of our work together' or something close to that.
You decide.
Does anyone think he knew the camera was on him?
If he had any shame, he'd apologize to Mr Cosby.
Class Act.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Check it out....
Just a little info for anyone concerned.
Theres a yahoo group that is set up for people to join and share ideas, comments, suggestions and complaints concerning out troubles in the County.
Its new and not a whole lot of activity yet but the members seem to be growing.
You can find it here, and send an email here to join:
knoxcounty4change-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Its not a hate group, everyones welcome and whatever side you're on, I bet you'll be welcome.
Just a little info for anyone who may be interested, tell your friends, family, and neighbors -should you think they'd be interested.
I plan to have a few words about last nights Comission Meeting soon.
Thanks for reading!
Theres a yahoo group that is set up for people to join and share ideas, comments, suggestions and complaints concerning out troubles in the County.
Its new and not a whole lot of activity yet but the members seem to be growing.
You can find it here, and send an email here to join:
knoxcounty4change-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Its not a hate group, everyones welcome and whatever side you're on, I bet you'll be welcome.
Just a little info for anyone who may be interested, tell your friends, family, and neighbors -should you think they'd be interested.
I plan to have a few words about last nights Comission Meeting soon.
Thanks for reading!
Friday, August 24, 2007
Unreal, What am I missing here?
Well, this one has about taken the wind out of me.
From the Lewis Audit -contained in the pdf about questions concerning Ms Fench's P Card:
"39. October, 2003-Present Charges per P-card statement Approx. $5,800.00
Club LeConte, Knoxville At the Gold Rate of $130.00 per month ($80 per
month for regular dues, plus an additional $50 per month for Gold Status).
What is the business purpose of this expense? Club LeConte is a private social
club, serving meals and alcohol. According to Sec. 2.3.1, Knox County Travel
Policy, no meals will be allowed unless overnight travel is required, and then only
at prescribed per diem. Does the Knox County Travel Policy Handbook (dated
October 1, 2000) pertain to all Knox County employees, including the Mayor’s
office?"
Please. Someone tell me I'm missing something. Maybe I didn't read that right.
Someone tell me that she did NOT think that was a good idea!
For just shy of 4 years now, the tax payers of this county have been paying $130 a month for a Gold Membership to a private club for Ms Fench .
Oh yea, theres other questionable expenses- I haven't added it up but McGee Tyson parking is alot, it seems she was always out there to pick up or drop off on our dime.
Car rentals, travel, it would appear she had alot of catching up to do-at the tax payers expense.
And the trip to DC for who knows what.
"27. September 20-24, 2005 Charges per P-card statement $ 1728.08
US Airways-$361.30
Old Ebbitt Grill, Washington, DC $ 161.82
Renaissance Grill, Washington, DC $ 151.92
Renaissance Grill, Washington, DC $ 173.68
Renaissance Hotel, Washington, DC $ 527.37
McGhee Tyson Airport Parking $ 24.00
There are no receipts attached. What is the business purpose of these charges, and
are receipts available for review?
If the claim pertains to attendance of a convention, conference, seminar, or formal
training session, is a copy of the brochure describing the event included, as
required by Section 1.1.2, Knox County Travel Procedures?
Please provide documentation that none of the meals above are in excess
of Level III of the Knox County per diem?
This is unreal. She must have thought it was a gift from us to her to do all this stuff.
(On a side note, Old Ebbitt Grill is a really great place across the street from the Old Treasury Building-I think thats what it was referred to as- on 15th and G Street. I've been there 3 times. Fresh Raw Bar with oysters -flown in twice daily from Maine- as big as I've ever seen. Wonderful Adult Bev selection from local brewery's ("Clyde's" is a particularly nice one). I ate there 3 times while in the area for business, had many Brews, countless oysters and clams (or "quahog's"), and never remember spending more than $40-$45 a sitting, so round up to $50, thats 3 times for $150. Granted I did sit in the dining area once-Crab Cakes! Mmmmm!- but I never spent that much in there. It seems to be less expensive than some places here.
I'd give it a '2 thumbs up' if you ever have the opportunity.
I'm getting hungry! See for yourself, how would one spend $161.82 in there!
But I digress!
Of course Ragsdale has a few doosies also.
This one's my fav...
20. August 1, 2006 Charge per P-card statement $ 712.28
Trailhead Restaurant, Townsend, TN The restaurant receipt identifies six
guests being served. The restaurant receipt includes charges for six beverages.
The restaurant receipt does not indicate the business purpose of the meal, or who
attended the meal. Please list the six people covered by this dinner. The
restaurant receipt includes 17 entrees, ranging in price from $ 18.95 (for Alfredo
Chicken/no chicken) to $ 31.95 (10 oz. filet), and 3 appetizers, including the “Big
Shrimp Cocktail” for $26.00. The total charges to the P-card include a gratuity of
$ 203.78, which is approximately 40% of the food bill. The Knox County Travel
Regulations, Sec. 1.1.3, states “County employees, when traveling, should be as
conservative as circumstances permit.” It would appear that this is an average of
approximately 3 entrees per person. The Knox County Travel Regulations do not
address appropriate amounts of tipping, as this is included in the Knox County
travel per diem. Please explain why six people would consume 17 entrees, and how a 40% tip was justified? Please identify whether there was any overnight travel. Please identify the business purpose of this meal. Please explain your
compliance with Sec. 1.1.3 of the Knox County Travel Regulations as it applies to
this entire dinner.
Dang. This sounds pretty good to.
Not only does this have to stop it cannot ever happen again.
We need some $$ back and some checks and balances to make sure this never happens again.
At this point, I'm sure that with an responsible, accountable Government, that 'Wheel Tax' is entirely unnecessary.
For 4 years, the woman that reminded Ragsdale of Jesus, has been living it up at a privite club with a Gold Membership paid for by the Tax Payers of Knox County.
And by the way, anyone who trys to say this is "racist', can't read.
If this doesn't result in some really bad 'hillbilly' jokes, I'll be surprised.
And I really dislike those.
I'm hungry and I doubt if Captain D's is gonna do it for me tonight.
Over and Out.
From the Lewis Audit -contained in the pdf about questions concerning Ms Fench's P Card:
"39. October, 2003-Present Charges per P-card statement Approx. $5,800.00
Club LeConte, Knoxville At the Gold Rate of $130.00 per month ($80 per
month for regular dues, plus an additional $50 per month for Gold Status).
What is the business purpose of this expense? Club LeConte is a private social
club, serving meals and alcohol. According to Sec. 2.3.1, Knox County Travel
Policy, no meals will be allowed unless overnight travel is required, and then only
at prescribed per diem. Does the Knox County Travel Policy Handbook (dated
October 1, 2000) pertain to all Knox County employees, including the Mayor’s
office?"
Please. Someone tell me I'm missing something. Maybe I didn't read that right.
Someone tell me that she did NOT think that was a good idea!
For just shy of 4 years now, the tax payers of this county have been paying $130 a month for a Gold Membership to a private club for Ms Fench .
Oh yea, theres other questionable expenses- I haven't added it up but McGee Tyson parking is alot, it seems she was always out there to pick up or drop off on our dime.
Car rentals, travel, it would appear she had alot of catching up to do-at the tax payers expense.
And the trip to DC for who knows what.
"27. September 20-24, 2005 Charges per P-card statement $ 1728.08
US Airways-$361.30
Old Ebbitt Grill, Washington, DC $ 161.82
Renaissance Grill, Washington, DC $ 151.92
Renaissance Grill, Washington, DC $ 173.68
Renaissance Hotel, Washington, DC $ 527.37
McGhee Tyson Airport Parking $ 24.00
There are no receipts attached. What is the business purpose of these charges, and
are receipts available for review?
If the claim pertains to attendance of a convention, conference, seminar, or formal
training session, is a copy of the brochure describing the event included, as
required by Section 1.1.2, Knox County Travel Procedures?
Please provide documentation that none of the meals above are in excess
of Level III of the Knox County per diem?
This is unreal. She must have thought it was a gift from us to her to do all this stuff.
(On a side note, Old Ebbitt Grill is a really great place across the street from the Old Treasury Building-I think thats what it was referred to as- on 15th and G Street. I've been there 3 times. Fresh Raw Bar with oysters -flown in twice daily from Maine- as big as I've ever seen. Wonderful Adult Bev selection from local brewery's ("Clyde's" is a particularly nice one). I ate there 3 times while in the area for business, had many Brews, countless oysters and clams (or "quahog's"), and never remember spending more than $40-$45 a sitting, so round up to $50, thats 3 times for $150. Granted I did sit in the dining area once-Crab Cakes! Mmmmm!- but I never spent that much in there. It seems to be less expensive than some places here.
I'd give it a '2 thumbs up' if you ever have the opportunity.
I'm getting hungry! See for yourself, how would one spend $161.82 in there!
But I digress!
Of course Ragsdale has a few doosies also.
This one's my fav...
20. August 1, 2006 Charge per P-card statement $ 712.28
Trailhead Restaurant, Townsend, TN The restaurant receipt identifies six
guests being served. The restaurant receipt includes charges for six beverages.
The restaurant receipt does not indicate the business purpose of the meal, or who
attended the meal. Please list the six people covered by this dinner. The
restaurant receipt includes 17 entrees, ranging in price from $ 18.95 (for Alfredo
Chicken/no chicken) to $ 31.95 (10 oz. filet), and 3 appetizers, including the “Big
Shrimp Cocktail” for $26.00. The total charges to the P-card include a gratuity of
$ 203.78, which is approximately 40% of the food bill. The Knox County Travel
Regulations, Sec. 1.1.3, states “County employees, when traveling, should be as
conservative as circumstances permit.” It would appear that this is an average of
approximately 3 entrees per person. The Knox County Travel Regulations do not
address appropriate amounts of tipping, as this is included in the Knox County
travel per diem. Please explain why six people would consume 17 entrees, and how a 40% tip was justified? Please identify whether there was any overnight travel. Please identify the business purpose of this meal. Please explain your
compliance with Sec. 1.1.3 of the Knox County Travel Regulations as it applies to
this entire dinner.
Dang. This sounds pretty good to.
Not only does this have to stop it cannot ever happen again.
We need some $$ back and some checks and balances to make sure this never happens again.
At this point, I'm sure that with an responsible, accountable Government, that 'Wheel Tax' is entirely unnecessary.
For 4 years, the woman that reminded Ragsdale of Jesus, has been living it up at a privite club with a Gold Membership paid for by the Tax Payers of Knox County.
And by the way, anyone who trys to say this is "racist', can't read.
If this doesn't result in some really bad 'hillbilly' jokes, I'll be surprised.
And I really dislike those.
I'm hungry and I doubt if Captain D's is gonna do it for me tonight.
Over and Out.
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