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Foxnews just reported that Gov. Sanford has spent more time with the Argentine woman than previously stated. That he spent multiple days with her in New York. The man does not seem to be focusing on the job. And if he cannot be trusted with his vows to his wife & family, why should he be trusted by our citizens? Personally, I wish he would resign. I don't particularly wish to see Andre…
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Pappy: TRANSPARENCY ? ? — I read with interest the article in AIM about the new era of transparency this administration had instituted, particularly regarding the details of credit card expenditures. I was reminded of the many complaints that Councilwoman Wilson had with the prior administration, citing the incomplete explanations of certain credit card expenditures and the questionable nature of others.Instead of…
Scalways: Why do some members of Anderson Talkzone constantly misstate and mischaracterize issues in an attempt to gain sympathy?? — Okay, so I won't be accused of not being on topic, let's begin a topic on point. The two main issues I would like to discuss are ones constantly repeated by the "owner"/moderator of ATZ:1. A constant reference to a "Catergate video" (or lack of it being produced) as a means to suggest all allegations about Joey Preston's alleged infidelities are merely smear campaigns and have no basis in fact.2…
Sshm: Echos of the Past: Anderson County Politics Cirra 1999 — I had a good friend of mine provide me with an interesting gem from the past over this past weekend. Lets, for a moment, go back and look at Anderson County, almost 10 years to the week. One component of politics 10 years ago in Anderson County was an infamous "Anonymous Letter Writing Campaign" that was used to fuel a series of orchestrated whisper campaigns designed to discredit and harm local…
Sshm: Dog Ate The Ordinance ... Again? — Folks, this is really getting OLD.Our new "open and honest" government has failed us again. Let's look at that agenda packet for next Tuesday's Meeting (7 July 2009):12. ORDINANCES - SECOND READING: #2009-006 - an ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article V of the Anderson County Code of Ordinances pertaining to Purchasing; and other matters related thereto. PUBLIC HEARING (no time limit on public…
Jdtippett: Tri-County Landfill back in the news — [url] AN EXCERPT: "(Oconee County Council Chairman Reg) Dexter said he threw out another option Friday, using the property as a site for a tri-county jail. (Anderson County Councl Chairman Eddie) Moore said that would help reduce the cost for Anderson, which he said needs a $25 million jail in the near future. Moore said county sheriffs had not been contacted about using the landfill site…
Sshm: First Interim Administrator - Disposition? — " Well, speaking of transparency.... I just heard that the former administrator, who was in office after the Nov. 18 event, has made an agreement with the county regarding the lawsuit and that as part of the agreement, he will be cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation . That is kind of open-ended... anyone have any more information to confirm, refute, or elaborate? …
