A guest editorial by Mark A. Palmer of Charlotte, NC:

Can Charlotte-Mecklenburg Neighborhoods be made livable for all of cities citizens, or have we condemned our office ghettoes, downtown development and entertainment zones forced upon us? Our city leaders want public policies impede progress toward more satisfactory communities.

Many Charlotteans see the lack of sprawl and dense development for Charlotte Mecklenburg. With a tale of our city, we do have concern and optimism about the future of our neighborhoods. For us not to speak out is dishonoring our intelligence, as an American.

Ideal that our city leaders contain use all the land and sprawl of our neighborhoods. Our leaders point of view that green spaces are a waste. With our city getting fuller of downtown development, officials look to where the population resigns. Planners challenge comes neither with downtown but lies most evident with the affluent suburbs on the periphery and revitalizing Charlotte. Imagine losing your entire way of life!

Officials suggest this land, your house, or business is blighted on our community. We need to better our city and county. Officials want to use this as a way to better them selves. This is neither what our Fore Fathers fought for nor what our country stands for.

“World Class City” has been bandied about like a banner to rally the troops in the battle to Reign Supreme, as the city most “Worldly Classed” a City among Cities around the world. The term has been used so many times by Mayor Pat McCrory, that it has made many to begin to wonder if there is not an inferiority complex lurking somewhere. However, here is where the term context comes in:

“A global city and world city, or world-class city, is a city that has a direct and tangible effect on global affairs through socioeconomic, cultural, and/or political means. In recent years, the term has become increasingly familiar, because of the rise of globalization (i.e., global finance, communications, and travel). The term "global city" as opposed to mega-city, was first coined by Saskia Sassen in a seminal 1991 work.”

The drive to become a world-class city comes from the race towards Smart Growth Globalization, Sustainable Living, and the lists of goals go on. In this mad rush for domination of these markets, no one really wants to take the time to stop, breath, and look around, it is important to look at the effects some of these policies will bring. We need to ask the tough questions for our “future generations.”

Is the goal to become an Ecumenopolis? Which are wall-to-wall concert buildings, as New York?

In time, Charlotte would be faced with this type of decision. That you cannot continue to rob Peter to pay Paul and considering the city, county budget cuts of Charlotte-Mecklenburg slice of the budgetary pie; you can see why they would go for someone who is willing to become a “sugar daddy.”

Charlotte voted for a park and that is what should be. We did not vote for a baseball stadium downtown but unlike the arena, citizens seem not to matter. If our votes and voice's were heard things would be a lot different. What can you except from leaders that are more concern of renaming streets and allowing destruction occur to Elmwood and Pinewood Cemetery?

Recently, same ignorant leaders pointed figures at others when it came out about cost overruns with light rail. Even thought, city council were made aware of these possibilities do occur but would not listen.

Now is the time to stand up to our leaders and show Charlotte could be so much more, than another cookie cutter city.

Mark A. Palmer

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The Charlotte Observer continues it's blatant support for it's anti-Americanism, even if it means bold-faced headline lies. The headline reads, "What will happen to Kayla? An expired auto tag and an arrest are about to tear her family apart."

That's a damn lie. What is about to tear her family apart is her mother willingly and continuously breaking federal laws. She's an illegal immigrant. She's broken the law. But the Observer wants it to be YOUR fault that she might be separated from her mother. It's not, it's her MOTHER'S FAULT. Don't blame me, don't blame the system -- HER MOTHER IS A CRIMINAL.

The whole rest of the article is crap, trying to make everyone feel sorry for poor Kayla because HER MOTHER IS A CRIMINAL. I guess that's why I'm considered cold hearted -- because I don't care that the CRIMINAL has a kid. Sorry folks, the criminal code doesn't differ based on your family circumstances. Maybe Kayla's mother should have thought about the damn consequences BEFORE SHE BROKE THE LAW!

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Ugh. Romney thinks he can be McCain. Or replace him. Or court conservatives or something. And the Boston Globe likes that idea. Not the Ogre:

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1 You forgot Newt Gingrich. Seriously, though, I think that there is a void now that Allen is struggling so much with his re-election bid. I am impressed with Romney, although I'm not totally comfortable with his shift on abortion from somewhat pro-choice to a firmly pro-life position. I wrote a previous post on that hereIt does seem that the shift is politically motivated, but I am inclined to believe that his view is genuine. My ideological ideal is someone like Gingrich, rather than McCain, but I don't think Newt can win. So Romney would probably be my second choice if I had to pick from the current field of candidates. Sorry I got a little long-winded there.

Posted by: Lisa at September 23, 2006 11:02 PM (pjusE)

2 Sorry for the double post there. I didn't realize that these comments can't include links, so if you want to look at that post, let me know and I'll send you the link to it.

Posted by: Lisa at September 23, 2006 11:05 PM (pjusE)

3 Tancredo. All the way!! Between these two though...I don't know who is worse. I really don't know.

Posted by: Raven at September 24, 2006 12:12 AM (RrVKT)

4 I can't see myself voting for either one. But in NC, I won't have any choice because the state won't allow anyone else on the ballot.

Posted by: Ogre at September 24, 2006 12:44 AM (QmGzr)

5 ANd Lisa, sure, send along the link!

Posted by: Ogre at September 24, 2006 12:45 AM (QmGzr)

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A guest editorial by Mark A. Palmer

Major traffic accidents that involve light rail are becoming worse. With developers and city officials not providing safety features needed for motorists, the number of accidents are become alarming. The powers that be want you think differently. Ask them, if light rail is so safe, why are people being killed?

The accidents have usually resulted in the rail cars to derailed and power poles knocked over; causing major congestion for lengths of time while the accident scene is being cleared. Fatalities are not limited to motorist but pedestrians as well.

August 11, 2004, Associated Press reported that Houston, Texas is averaging six crashes a month — a rate 20 times worse than the average for the nation's 17 light-rail systems

Interesting, studies are devoted to improving light rail transit safety through improved signal and traffic systems crossings. Is it a wonder that many consultants find this to be a source of lucrative and steady employment?

Monorails have some of the best safety records and cities should look at this. Monorail, being grade-separated, cannot meet pedestrians, bicycles, or motor vehicles; therefore, no consultants need to be paid to study ways to avoid collisions. Former North Carolina Governor Jim Hunt was open to using a monorail system for state but did not have enough support.

Construction is not the only concern for light rail. Many other areas of concern exist with light rail and safety. For example: passengers boarding without buying tickets. This has been a major problem around the country. It has taken major crackdowns and costs deal with problem.

Buses have drivers that collect the fares as passenger comes on. Riders of light rail are required to purchase tickets using vending machines on station platforms before they get on. One of the advantages of light rail, CATs said, is it allow for rapid boarding. In addition, the driver, locked in a booth, is able to concentrate on operating the train.

Light rail systems across the country find it is too expensive to have an employee checking tickets on every train, so they leave the task to police officers and fare inspectors. They make random trips up and down the line or position themselves at a station, asking to see tickets on board or once passengers have exited. Another difficulty is checking tickets with the random stops, with people coming and going.

With ridership of light rail low in cities, it has open a door for serious crimes such as rape and robbery. The problem has been the same everywhere: not enough police and personnel. What will our city officials do? It took them several years to hire new police officers the last time they were needed.

Our city has allowed our public safety take a back seat to the bureaucratic correctness of development. The same applies with Homeland Security. Charlotte is a sitting duck for a chemical attack. Terrorists could use a train that is carrying chemicals and release it upon Charlotte. Even worse are the many train cars that already sit on the tracks by schools and parts of our city. Throughout the world there have been all kinds of train accidents that have occurred with chemicals.

Colonel David Hunt, a military consultant to President Bush and various media outlets, spoke in Charlotte after the terrorist attacks that took place in London, England, which involved their commuter train. In the Q&A section, he was asked if Charlotte leaders should be concerned about light rail and rail. Colonel David Hunt replied most definitely and was concerned about the city's plans for rail. Several city council members were upset with this type of question. If a terrorist attacked or a train accident happened that involved toxic chemicals people would not have a chance. Just think: if this would happen near a school or downtown what would the outcome be!?

Mayor Pat McCrory and city officials have heard these concerns and nothing has changed. This is what occurs when heritage and democracy have gone. Officials seem to look over issues and want to band-aid city problems by different committees. Mayor Pat McCrory an elected official is accountable to the citizens of Charlotte, still has not enacted to any of these matters.

"Ask, who will pay the price? Charlotte-Mecklenburg Taxpayers, thatÂ’s who and hopefully not with their lives."

Mark A. Palmer / Spokes person-Take Back Charlotte Mecklenburg

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I wish there were some real men, some heroes to be found in the world today: real heroes. And I'm not talking about the person who goes out of their way to walk an old lady across the street. I'm talking about REAL heroes.

We've got Muslims continuing an overt holy war against Christians. There's tens of thousands of violent felons free to continue their crimes on the streets of America. There's terrorists celebrating in the streets.

We've got "allies" signing peace treaties with terrorists who are trying to destroy the U.S. The Pope wants to befriend evil. We invite dictators who vow to destroy us to our country to belittle us -- and he's introduced as a friend.

We need men. We need the type of man who fought in WWII. We need men who will stand up to evil, call it evil, and destroy it. Can you imagine if Hitler had wanted to come talk to churches in Harlem in 1942?

At times like this, I seriously think there's no hope any longer for America and freedom. WWII veterans, I apologize for letting this once-great country that you defended fall apart in your lifetime. The free America from the last century is no more.

Sorry, no funnies today. This realization is just too much right now.

P.S. Never fear, I'm not hopeless by any means -- just hopeless for America.

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1 It's not over by any means Bro although sometimes it can appear that way. Sounds like you are having a monumentally shitty day. In 2 hours I will be raising a cold one to you while I crank Triumph's - Fight The Good Fight on my PA system. For what it's worth.

Posted by: Tomslick at September 22, 2006 06:22 PM (RpnNu)

2 Thanks. I might have to try that myself this evening. Classic song, and it always gets me moving.

Posted by: Ogre at September 22, 2006 08:06 PM (oifEm)

3 As is often the case, my glass-half-empty pal, I am going to try to buck you up with some suspiciously good news; hubby showed me a story in the NRA's magazine "American Hunter". It was an article giving credit where 2nd Amendment credit was due. Some background needed before I proceed; we moved to Texas from New Mexico where dumocrap folks brag about how many times they vote and Bill Richardson was about to be elected governor. We decided Texas would be a better place to live....and we were sooooooooo correct! Bill Richardson has done some good things in NM, one of which is that he is reportedly about to sign a bill for a "right to carry". For the NRA to tout it, it must be true. As a licensed concealed carry, my faith still lies in the Spirit of America! Take heart, my friend.

Posted by: DagneyT at September 22, 2006 10:04 PM (pFR9u)

4 Well Ogre, I have felt this way for a while now, I couldn't find the words for it but apologizing to the WW2 vets is the best way to do it. We have let our country become so wrapped up in PC that we have forgot that sometimes PC is the last thing needed. Career politicians and Liberal judges have ruined our nation. This falls on the shoulders of both parties. and our selves, we elected the idiots in office believing that they meant what the said. However after the votes are counted, they forget about the folks they work for US. Hero's are guys like Tancredo and the sheriff in Texas with the tents for convicts. But because of our PC culture they are branded as racist or hate mongers. half empty it is.

Posted by: Robert at September 23, 2006 06:22 AM (n6n5e)

5 Ogre, as bleak as the situation appears, it is nevertheless not wholly hopeless. My surmise is that the appearance conceals two "signed numbers." The first is positive: the number of genuine, manly American patriots ready to do whatever's necessary to defend this country. The second number is negative: the number of lily-livered, offend-no-one parlor pinks who keep screaming that America itself is to blame for the evil in the world, and that we should concentrate on our own faults rather than the harms being done to us. The two numbers may be nearly equal, but the latter group has the Old Media megaphone at its service, which is still a large edge in the national discourse.

Posted by: Francis W. Porretto at September 23, 2006 11:06 AM (PzL/5)

6 Thanks for the kind words, everyone. Dagney, I actually think concealed carry laws are a mixed bag. It's nice that freedoms aren't directly eroding there, but I'm appalled that I should be required by government to ask permission to defend myself. Personally, I refuse to get one of those permits for that very reason. Robert, indeed, Tancredo is a good man. But the sheer number of people, forces, and money allied against him should absolutely terrify anyone who even remotely supports his ideas. Francis, I really am not sure if those numbers are equal. It's really quite impossible to tell how many people fit into that category of positive numbers. Certainly there's some, but at least from my observations, the vast majority that I see and interact with are certainly in the negative category -- either that or zeroes who just don't care about anything other than getting little Johnny to soccer practice on time.

Posted by: Ogre at September 23, 2006 01:29 PM (QmGzr)

7 Hey Ogre..sheesh I'm feelin kinna helpless myself after our govt allowed Eichmadinejad and Chaveeeeeeeeeez onto our shores!..but heads up and soldier on bro..Youre doin a great job!

Posted by: Angel at September 25, 2006 03:56 AM (4etKc)

8 Thanks for the kind words, Angel!

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Hey, have you seen Right Bump? It is

a conservative political user voted news website

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I love the new name Jeff Katz has provided for the current leader of Iran. I think all news media outlets that support America should immediately start using it. The current leader of Iran shall henceforth be known as...

Madman ImADinnerJacket

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Iowa Senator Tom Harkin, a democrat, today defended Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's United Nations speech in which Chavez called President George Bush the devil.

Nicely done, Mr. Harkin. Thank you for making the Democrat Party's position clear: they hate freedom, they love Chavez. This year's Democrat election slogan:

A vote for a Democrat is a vote for Chavez.

We Heart Chavez and all other dictators

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So, have you been wondering what your recently increased North Carolina tax dollars are being used for this week? How about TV ads and "web tools" to "combat obesity?" That's what the "NC Health and Wellness Trust Fund" is spending over $127 million on.

Oh, but they claim it's because "Obesity is estimated to cost North Carolina taxpayers more than $2 billion annually in preventable health care costs."

You see, this is what happens when government insinuates itself into citizen's lives. If you allow government to provide your health care, then they can do literally anything in the name of "saving your tax dollars" -- including spending more money!

I've scanned my copy of the Consitution, and I know I have an old one, but I can't find anything in there that says the North Carolina government was established to ensure that no one gets sick and that everyone who does get sick will be provided any and all possible treatments for their sicknesses. It's wrong, plain and simple, for government to provide healthcare AT ALL.

Oh, how I yearn for freedom.

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Wow. All I can say is, "Wow." Really. If you've never seen the video or heard the song "Before You Go" by Dr. Sam and the Managed Care Blues Band, please go watch it now. Seriously. It won't take but just a few moments. You need to see this video. Now I've got to go get the dust or something out of my eye.

(Found at This, That, and Frog Hair2).

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Can anyone confirm or deny if That 1 Guy has recently been in China traveling under the name of "Zhang Xinyan?"

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Crossposted from Stop The ACLU

Via The ACLU Website:

The American Civil Liberties Union today expressed its disappointment with the House passage of a bill placing undue and unnecessary burdens on Americans' fundamental right to vote. H.R. 4844, the "Federal Election Integrity Act of 2006," requires voters to present a government-issued photo ID in order to vote in federal elections. In addition, beginning in 2010 voters would be required to present a photo ID that was issued based on proof of citizenship in order to vote. The measure passed by a vote of 228-196.

The following can be attributed to Caroline Fredrickson, Director of the ACLU Washington Legislative Office:

"Less than two months after the renewal of the Voting Rights Act, the House of Representatives has chosen to pass legislation disenfranchising the very citizens the VRA was designed to protect. No eligible citizen should have to pay to vote. There are voters who simply don't have photo ID and requiring them to purchase one in order to vote would be tantamount to a poll tax. This measure will disproportionately impact racial and ethnic minority voters, senior citizens, voters with disabilities, and others who do not have photo identification nor the financial means to acquire it."

What a load of crap! This ridiculous "poll tax" meme is quickly making its rounds. Nancy Pelosi has taken the ball with this one and ran with it headlining with the alarmist title, "Voter ID Bill Is an Attempt to Suppress the Votes of Millions of American Citizens!" more...

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Govn'r Easley has decided that to fix education, he needs to spend some money. Since it's For The Children (TM), then it's okay. He wants to audit all the schools in the state.

The audit, Easley said, was an effort to ensure that money was being spent wisely. The review is expected to cost the state $300,000.

Look, government has failed. Government cannot educate our children. It really doesn't matter how much money is spent, they are completely incapable of completing the task at hand. The education system across the country, not just in North Carolina, is not even interested in educating children. They're interested in passing tests so they can get more money. The government school system should be shut down. It simply does not work. It's the largest waste of money in the entire state budget. Since it cannot educate children, it's alleged purpose, then why should we keep paying for it?

Of course, if you ask anyone in the education system, they will claim they are a success -- and they are if you accept their terms. To the average person, the purpose of the education system is to educate children. If that's your view, then clearly the program is a complete and total failure. However, if you accept that the purpose is to obtain and spend money, then it's a monumental success! And that is the purpose of the education system to Democrats and bureaucrats.

So, if you want a system to raise and spend money, be happy with the education system in North Carolina, because it's a complete success. However, if you want a system that educates people, the North Carolina education system is an utter failure. Shut it down. And yes, I'm serious.

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1 Well, I guess that shuting down the system is not the way out However, I noticed when living in Sydney the education system down there is something completely different

Posted by: Jane at September 26, 2006 06:55 AM (IjaK0)

2 But it would work -- no question about it.

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1 ****THUD**** LOL!!! Ogre this is classic. Hey who is the guy anyway??? Is that YOU????

Posted by: Raven at September 21, 2006 01:50 AM (WMwrY)

2 Is it supposed to be me? Does it matter? I thought the idea was to attract people with body shapes for the hits so your political ideas would have more power or something.

Posted by: Ogre at September 21, 2006 01:51 AM (QmGzr)

3 It IS supposed to be YOU. Thats what it's all about! You you and you!! And your butt.

Posted by: Raven at September 21, 2006 01:55 AM (WMwrY)

4 Ha! Okay, here I am looking... But I'm afraid to see what you'll do for an encore!

Posted by: LindaSoG at September 21, 2006 02:02 AM (GBBmd)

5 Linda!! Dontcha want to see some Junk??? LOL!!!

Posted by: Raven at September 21, 2006 02:04 AM (WMwrY)

6 Yay, it's working! Now people will respect me. And listen to my views. Right? Right? And Linda? The encore costs $1...

Posted by: Ogre at September 21, 2006 02:10 AM (QmGzr)

7 so... um... can I get a little credit 'round here? I'm good for it, Raven will vouch for me.

Posted by: LindaSoG at September 21, 2006 02:26 AM (GBBmd)

8 Yeah....Linda is HOT and GOOD. Just don't PISS her off. She's like me and Beth when she gets MAD. TRUST ME Ogre. LOL trust me!!! She always pays her dues too.

Posted by: Raven at September 21, 2006 02:29 AM (WMwrY)

9 Ogre doesn't write. Whats that? write?? WHere. Who. I don't see any of that here.

Posted by: Raven at September 21, 2006 02:55 AM (WMwrY)

10 I'm all out of breath and aflutter!!! It must be from running all the way over here to see this. Woot!!!

Posted by: beth at September 21, 2006 02:57 AM (X6tm3)

11 ogre, the instadude has a standing offer of instalaunch for junk blogging-- r u up for it?

Posted by: matoko-chan at September 21, 2006 03:06 AM (+UyQO)

12 You have no idea how many of us are neck-deep in this thing. I said neck, not ass. Next time though, find a guy wearing Speedos or something. That my friend "would like totally make me respect what he has to say in the 'sphere" Sch-wingggggg!!

Posted by: Stacy at September 21, 2006 03:17 AM (92p8H)

13 Please - just say no to crack!

Posted by: Greta at September 21, 2006 03:41 AM (Cbtbf)

14 Yeah, yeah, yeah, but is that really Orge?

Posted by: beth at September 21, 2006 03:46 AM (X6tm3)

15 Hahahaha Ogre rules. heh heh

Posted by: Wild Thing at September 21, 2006 04:50 AM (tj1zH)

16 Staring at those luscious hemispheres of love, I think I finally understand what John Kerry meant by a Global Test The man is deep... deep. *sigh*

Posted by: Cassandra at September 21, 2006 09:26 AM (eKdAq)

17 LMAO!

Posted by: vw bug at September 21, 2006 11:52 AM (HVeEK)

18 bahahahaha, Ogre I think you just may start a blogging trend! LOLOLOL

Posted by: Alabama at September 21, 2006 12:52 PM (kNk3m)

19 Start a trend? I'm just continuing the current theme! Thanks, everyone, for stopping along. Now that you like my butt cheeks, be sure to accept my political views. After all, that's why you came here, right? Right?

Posted by: Ogre at September 21, 2006 01:07 PM (oifEm)

20 hmmm...now I knew there was a reason that I read you... NOW I know, sweet cheeks.

Posted by: Jody at September 21, 2006 01:25 PM (IEpte)

21 hmmm...now I thought there was a reason that I read you... NOW I know, sweet cheeks.

Posted by: Jody at September 21, 2006 01:26 PM (IEpte)

22 Honestly - I went straight past the cheeks to that muscular arm. Did you notice the muscles on that arm?? I just love manly arms!!

Posted by: beth at September 21, 2006 01:48 PM (X6tm3)

23 I noted the arm. It mmade me do the THUD thing.

Posted by: Raven at September 21, 2006 02:01 PM (WsJ+g)

24 The arm was the second thing I noticed. Rrrrr . . .

Posted by: Stacy at September 21, 2006 02:02 PM (92p8H)

25 Well, yeah - it was 2nd - but I did notice it! lol

Posted by: beth at September 21, 2006 02:04 PM (X6tm3)

26 This is making me late for work - I hope Orge doesn't feel like he's being oggled (sp?).

Posted by: beth at September 21, 2006 02:06 PM (X6tm3)

27 Hey wait! Can I claim I'm a victim now? Can I be offended? Do I get to burn stuff?

Posted by: Ogre at September 21, 2006 02:55 PM (oifEm)

28 Well, since you can't burn a bra, you'd have to burn a jock strap. Oh yea, can we see those pics?

Posted by: Stacy at September 21, 2006 03:26 PM (92p8H)

29 Ummm...I don't have to be wearing it while I burn it, do I?

Posted by: Ogre at September 21, 2006 03:32 PM (oifEm)

30 Where's the fun in that? Bare it baby, bare it. Geez, I hang out with my Cotillion girls a little too much.

Posted by: Stacy at September 21, 2006 06:43 PM (92p8H)

31 Burn them skivvies NOW Ogre. NOW. On or off. We don't care. LOL!!!

Posted by: Raven at September 21, 2006 07:01 PM (WZ1D5)

32 But geez, when hair burns it really smells BAD...

Posted by: Ogre at September 21, 2006 07:38 PM (oifEm)

33 What hair. Shave it. LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Raven at September 21, 2006 09:24 PM (WZ1D5)

34 Damn he needs a belt. I added my two cents to boobie wars and then I posted in disguies some saftey tips for guys or bootie pics. LOL

Posted by: patty at September 21, 2006 10:01 PM (EJVBR)

35 Shave it? Are you insane? Have you ever actually considered what that would entail? And I'm not talking about above...

Posted by: Ogre at September 21, 2006 10:15 PM (QmGzr)

36 Yeah, I really didn't need to see that

Posted by: William Teach at September 21, 2006 10:25 PM (doAuV)

37 Yes, you did. Now you respect me more and will listen to my views more! After all, skin = hits, right?

Posted by: Ogre at September 21, 2006 10:46 PM (QmGzr)

38 lol Ogre. I think people respect you now, finally, after all these years. YOu're a stahr! You hit the big time! As for shaving?? Piece of cake. Get some clippers and clip away. Easy. But itchy when...nevermind I'm drunk.

Posted by: Raven at September 22, 2006 12:05 AM (WZ1D5)

39 I certainly think this one set a record for comments for me...NOW YOU ALL HAVE TO LISTEN TO ME AND AGREE WITH ME!!!

Posted by: Ogre at September 22, 2006 12:38 AM (QmGzr)

40 Yea, clip first; then shave.

Posted by: Stacy at September 22, 2006 12:46 AM (92p8H)

41 SUPERSTAR!! lol

Posted by: Ogre at September 22, 2006 12:52 AM (QmGzr)

42 No, SOOPERSTAH!! I'll quit verbally molesting you now.

Posted by: Stacy at September 22, 2006 02:02 AM (92p8H)

43 Stacy Ogre will bring charges against you for molesting him. He is easliy offended. He will call this blogging-harrassement. Ogre clip and shave and shut up. I am so drunk I cannot stand myself. LOL time to log off and passss out.

Posted by: Raven at September 22, 2006 02:33 AM (WZ1D5)

44 Now I have to shut up, too? But wasn't the whole point of this picture to get everyone to LISTEN to me? Geez! Silly drunk girl.

Posted by: Ogre at September 22, 2006 09:01 AM (QmGzr)

45 You said something?

Posted by: Stacy at September 23, 2006 12:15 AM (92p8H)

46 Yes! See the butt crack! Listen to the butt crack!

Posted by: Ogre at September 23, 2006 12:42 AM (QmGzr)

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A realtively accurate rendition of the Ogre today:

Tell me again why we can't cure the damn common cold? Ugh. Be back tomorrow.

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85 cars were broken into in one day in Charlotte. Police are watching.

But don't worry. The Democrat-led county council last night raised taxes to build some museums. That will show those car theives, won't it?

Keep voting Democrat. The criminals love it.

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1 Here's a better idea: Put a Democrat in the White House. This way you will reduce crime throughout America...and reduce the burden on local governments to make up for what the feds squander and steal. Hi there! -Dave

Posted by: anonyMoses at September 20, 2006 12:56 PM (B2nuZ)

2 So that we can have museums for all.

Posted by: Ogre at September 20, 2006 01:19 PM (oifEm)

3 I guess the cops will be too busy gaurding the Banks and the Museum next to it to help protect the community.

Posted by: Skyler at September 23, 2006 03:18 AM (KkQmZ)

4 Well someone's got to direct the traffic that will appear (since there's no new roads or infrastructure that will be built, just buildings).

Posted by: Ogre at September 23, 2006 01:30 PM (QmGzr)

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In case ye didna know an' couldna figure ou' th' deal wi' previous posts today, today be Talk Like A Gentleman o' fortune Tide, an' I be participatin'. So join in an' talk t' sea dogs an' land lubbers ye be seein' today, but only like a Gentleman o' fortune!

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This week's Blogburst is also available as a Podcast.

by Darnell at Independent Conservative

If this information be true, 'tis th' most detailed revelation o' a planned attack that I be havin' ereseen. more...

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One o' th' main problems wi' th' National Republican Party be th' leadership. Th' leadership o' th' National GOP be quite liberal. Thar be wee, if anythin', conservative that th' squadron stands fer. Sure, thar`s some conservatives in th' ranks, but th' leadership supports th' liberal win' o' th' Republican Party.

Now thar`s word that th' NC GOP leadership be doin' th' same thin'. They's makin' deals wi' other Republicans who support Democrats an' who support liberal ideas. So 'ere be a conservative t' turn? O'er 50% o' th' population o' North Carolina identify they's self as conservatives. Unfortunately, thar`s nay political party t' represent them. An' th' powers that control th' laws won`t allow any other political party t' e'en start t' oppose them.

Oh how I voyagen fer freedom.
Ya landlubber who ortin' t' be keel hauled!

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Come along and see this week's Tarheel Tavern! It's up at Mel's kitchen.

In case you've not seen it before, the Tarheel Tavern is a blog carnival of posts from and about North Carolina. Even Harvey joins in the fun this week!

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