Comments by Gene Scarborough | Eastern North Carolina Now

Of course ~~~ "it's the computer's fault . . ."

Commented: Sunday, August 16th, 2015 @ 3:27 am By: Gene Scarborough

I did mean IRAN ---- I have trouble with Arabic and similar these days, bud = THANX!!!

Commented: Sunday, August 16th, 2015 @ 3:22 am By: Gene Scarborough

YES I WOULD, STAN ~~~ BUT In THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTINE LOVE, man . . .

Commented: Saturday, August 15th, 2015 @ 5:29 pm By: Gene Scarborough

Colonel Ted ~~~ unlike some other writers I

(1) never prevent readers from comment
(2) I approve any comment and don't care to delete a single one
(3) It is a free country with free speech and if I can't take any criticism nor comment, then I am a "sorry, dirty scoundrel" . . .

Commented: Saturday, August 15th, 2015 @ 4:28 pm By: Gene Scarborough

Stan~~~several of the "real issue" debates of late might make people think we hate one another. They are wrong and I privately emailed you this which I wish to share:

"I can tell that you are not quite as efficient right now with the demands of sales. Hope it is going well.

I trust you know my objections and debates are from "just left of middle" in reality. I do my best to be analytical, look at all sides of an issue, give what I think and good rationale for such . . .

From the first day we talked, I knew you were a real patriot and have your real views you believe with all your heart and soul.

I think we will only move forward in this county, state, nation when we learn to compromise and keep moving forward. Throwing grenades only ends up hurting the thrower and recipient when it explodes between men who could be friends in the long haul and do much for many along the way . . .

I love you, man. I still have a little bit of Bar-B-Q left and will gladly share---if you hurry up and visit with me!

Commented: Saturday, August 15th, 2015 @ 7:19 am By: Gene Scarborough

Since Hebrew and Greek have come up in my posts, let me say a quick word about PEACE:

The Hebrew word is Shalom ~~~ which means wholeness / unity / love / forgiveness. . .
The Greek word is Irene ~~~ which means an absence of hostility while you still hate one another with a passion and unforgiveness. . .

If mankind can ever reach a state of Shalom, there is no need for a bomb or weapons of mass destruction.

We are in the Middle East as a result of a Weapon of Mass Distraction . . .

Commented: Saturday, August 15th, 2015 @ 5:20 am By: Gene Scarborough

BT ~~~ is over-spoke. If you bring your Cherokee maid from long ago you are MORE THAN WELCOME. I live where Native Americans roamed happily by the Pamlico River---until the white man screwed them out of it . . .shall we try to make things right with the Cherokee from the mountains of NC/SC/GA????

Commented: Friday, August 14th, 2015 @ 6:29 pm By: Gene Scarborough

I stand corrected, Stan to PC for you. . .

Ted and I have a long history. In my view he is a Good Egg in the long run --- but who likes long runny eggs ~~~ just kidding and loving that I introduced the Colonel to Bennett Wine . . .

Commented: Friday, August 14th, 2015 @ 6:22 pm By: Gene Scarborough

That is about the most stupid statement either you or The Donald could ever make. If we continue to educate them in nuclear physics / keep stealing their right to run their own show / making behind-the-scenes connections a la Bush/Ben Laden ~~~ we are stomping on a hornet's nest that won't let us off easy . . .

NONE OF YOU IS WELCOME AT MY HOUSE BY THE RIVER OR IN THE PLACE I INTEND TO GO AS A SAFE HAVEN WHEN THE NUKES DROP ON EASTERN NC MILITARY FACILITIES AND HOTLANTA!!! If you are too ignorant to see the importance of Peace over War---so be it.

Commented: Friday, August 14th, 2015 @ 4:50 pm By: Gene Scarborough

Do you have a BS stamp for this, Stan????

Commented: Friday, August 14th, 2015 @ 3:49 pm By: Gene Scarborough

New stamp ~~~ "JUST KISSING ASS"

Commented: Friday, August 14th, 2015 @ 2:32 pm By: Gene Scarborough

This one is showing posted yesterday ~~~ I just don't see it on the main page yet . . . I was checking from afar yesterday and didn't see it then either . . .

Just asking with now harm intended, Stan . . .

Commented: Friday, August 14th, 2015 @ 1:23 pm By: Gene Scarborough

I heard our former Representative, Bob Etheridge, some months back speak of how NC is basically made up of farmers and teachers, which is true. He also made reference to some of his decisions and votes:"I TRIED TO DO THE RIGHT THING" was his summation.

If the state and its legislators used the Golden Rule more often than their slide rule over "saving money" ~~~ would it possibly become a better state in which to live and work for the government???

Thanks for the wise and good post, Tom. . .

Commented: Friday, August 14th, 2015 @ 1:00 pm By: Gene Scarborough

You are a true Latrine-inhabitant, Stan --- how about give me one with that on it for my replies.

LATRINE will do, but I will stamp mine "in the spirit of Christian love!"

Commented: Friday, August 14th, 2015 @ 6:36 am By: Gene Scarborough

Stan --- I have yet to see you "get it" in the years I have read the "skewed conservative" article you write and publish. As best I can tell there are 3 of us here who are otherwise.

You are free to define "outherwise," if you please . . .

Commented: Friday, August 14th, 2015 @ 5:12 am By: Gene Scarborough

Mental Health Hospitals ~~~ You feel in the latrine, Stan, on this one! I said Conservative / you said "not the Republicans" --- I did not assign any political party to closing Public Mental Health Hospitals.

NC was a leading state in the history of public health care. Prior to Dorothea Dix, the person, people with mental issues were kept locked in the woodshed or barn at home. It was a dirty family secret and many poor families had someone with mental issues. From Joe Kennedy to the backwoods of NC they needed help.

Instead of CONSERVING the wise idea to help citizens with public funds ~~~ the people who voted to stop it--whether Democrat or Republican--were more concerned about money than citizens needing proper care and help.

NOW---all over this country we have crazies with guns mowing down people in theaters

Will anyone say we did the "right thing" on public mental health to close Dorothea Dix????? There is one at Traverse City, MI, where my son was 8 years ago with the USCG Air Station there. Most states now neglect people needing custodial care because of severe mental issues.

THAT IS WHAT I AM REALLY SAYING IN THE LIGHT OF DAY AND FRESH AIR sans latrine!

Commented: Friday, August 14th, 2015 @ 4:21 am By: Gene Scarborough

Stan --- I worked there in 1967 and it used to be the place to help and house people with mental illness. Now that it is closed down by NC Conservatives to "save the taxpayers money" ~~~ all the patients have hiked over to Legislative Hill and gotten jobs as Aides to the Republicans destroying NC by the day . . .

Commented: Thursday, August 13th, 2015 @ 4:12 pm By: Gene Scarborough