Comments by Stan Deatherage | Eastern NC Now

Although, I had few call backs today except two: NC Sec. of State's office and WITN Station Manager Mark Gentner did call me back, which makes me think that Mark is a serious guy.

In the last two days, I have been so utterly underwhelmed by so many, who really should be much more competent at what they do for a living, that I was actually impressed that he had the gumption to call me back.

When few that I have talked to know anything of translatable value in real terms, and call backs are at an absolute minimum, I suppose I am rather easily impressed. Regardless, thanks Mark for the call back.

Commented: Wednesday, April 30th, 2014 @ 5:16 pm By: Stan Deatherage

Today's update on who created the content for the NRDC 'hit piece', and who stole my content to do so.

It is about 12:30 pm, 043014, and I have received one phone call after making a possible 20 calls, that still deserve call backs. The one call back I did get was from the North Carolina Secretary of State's Office, who was referred to me by the Federal Elections Commission (FEC). It was an enlightening conversation.

So, with no calls back, or e-mails for that matter, from those that were called yesterday where we still have unfinished business, who: either are running these ads all over northeastern North Carolina; or those that were involved in the buying and selling of this 'hit piec' ad; or from the principle, NRDC, who allegedly paid for these ads; or from those that created this ad, who actually stole the content from me, which got all this started; I thought it might be wise to call the Canal Partners Media / Washington, DC office, which was referred to me their Marietta, Georgia office, which was referred to me by WCTI's Station Manager Lyle Schulze (see earlier in the this thread), where I spoke to one Jeff Scattergood, who as one might now expect, had no knowledge of who created this NRDC 'hit piece' ad that stole my content. Sorry about this incredibly long sentence.

He did, however, inform me that if I presented a formal complaint, he would try to run that down who created the ad.

Therefore, I asked for his email and I sent him this link to this post on BCN, which is not only a very formal complaint, but a very public, and succinct, and, obviously, an ongoing one as well.

You know, I'm the kind of guy that likes to keep this kind of thing out in the open, since the theft of my content has become a very publicly expressed reminder of the offense at hand here.

Also, it has been over 29 hours since I requested: Who created the 'hit piece' ad, who stole my content? Ultimately, I am still no closer to discovering who it is after requesting this information from those representing 7 TV stations.

Kind of remarkable isn't it?

In an unremarkable sense, this level of accountability well reminds me how difficult it is to discover the real truth from the Obama administration on all of their vast multitude of scandals that are very real that we real patriots well understand.

Kind of makes one wonder: What has happened to the prevalence of ethics, honesty in our nation by those that should know better?

Commented: Wednesday, April 30th, 2014 @ 1:12 pm By: Stan Deatherage

Interestingly, there was no ambivalence at the FEC (Federal Elections Commission).

I think they are pointing me in the right direction.

Commented: Tuesday, April 29th, 2014 @ 5:02 pm By: Stan Deatherage

I am on a merry-go-round of ambivalence where no one will own up to stealing my property to produce this content.

What I am understanding from the television stations and the purveyor of the content, Katz Media Group, that is handling the business end of my stolen content has no knowledge of where the content came from as if it materialized out of thin air.

What I am gathering from everyone involved in the airing of the stolen content is that: A) We have no clear understanding of where this content comes from, B) Ultimately the responsibility rests with the NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council).

The ambivalence shared by everyone is overwhelming.

The answer I am getting is that since this is a partisan political ad from the NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) that it is fine to take the content of others.

I really don't think there will be any resolution without a great deal of struggle.

Regardless, I can still write about it and tell the abject truth. I know they can't stop that without a great deal of commotion on my part.

My next stop will be the Federal Elections Commission.

Commented: Tuesday, April 29th, 2014 @ 3:39 pm By: Stan Deatherage

WCTI's representative, Carolynn Stevens, was the first to contact me back, and informed me that it is their policy to not take ad down until those responsible for the ads give them the directive to take it down. Furthermore, I was informed that their policy is that they are not responsible for the veracity of the content, or even if the content is actually owned by their client.

Ms. Stevens was however helpful in supplying to me the names of the producers of the content, which is Canal Partners Media of Marietta, Georgia, and those conveying the media - Katz Media Group of Washington, DC.

I will keep everyone informed, and if anyone wishes to challenge the veracity of my statements, please feel free to do so right here.

Commented: Tuesday, April 29th, 2014 @ 12:32 pm By: Stan Deatherage

Upon even further research, I discovered comments relevant to this landfill bill that seem to run contrary to this specious ad presented above in this post.

The 'Great Big Bowl of Wrong' with partisan ads such as this, even by special interest groups like the National Resources Defense Council, who profess to get all weepy about the Polar Bear, is that they will say about anything to appeal to the low 'information voters' that are so prevalent in today's society.

The truth that I am now discovering may be best derived from this well connected comment that I have recently received:

CLAIM: Sen. Cook voted for a bill to encourage New York, New Jersey
and other states to dump their trash in North Carolina.

FALSE. THE BILL IN NO WAY ENCOURAGES NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY AND OTHER
STATES TO DUMP THEIR TRASH IN NORTH CAROLINA. WHAT ALREADY ALLOWS THIS
IS EXISTING FEDERAL LAW.

CLAIM: Sen. Cook supports efforts to allow trash companies to build
massive mega dumps.

FALSE. THE BILL SEN. COOK VOTED FOR KEEPS ALL EXISTING SIZE AND HEIGHT
RESTRICTIONS FOR LANDFILLS IN PLACE – AND IT EVEN ADDS SAFEGUARDS TO
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT, LIKE REQUIRING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDIES
OF ANY PROPOSED LANDFILLS OR EXPANSIONS. AND OF COURSE, THE FINAL
DECISION ON WHETHER TO BUILD ANY LANDFILL RESTS WITH LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS, NOT THE STATE.

Commented: Tuesday, April 29th, 2014 @ 8:54 am By: Stan Deatherage

God bless you John.

If we had more 'high information' folks like you in the electorate, we would have a much higher grade of county commissioners, and we would be in much better shape here in Beaufort County.

It is true; we get the government we deserve.

Commented: Friday, April 18th, 2014 @ 11:40 pm By: Stan Deatherage

Depending on which Amanda it would be, I bet you could give her a good talking to.

Commented: Tuesday, April 8th, 2014 @ 9:50 pm By: Stan Deatherage

Hey Clifton,

Thank-you for your suggestion, but believe on this one issue: Once you knwo yu are in the grips of this Bear of a bug, there is no eating of anything, even Navel oranges, which I dearly love, for the next 16 to 36 hours.

There is no need. Nothing will stay down.

I was force feeding myself small quantities of fluids - trying to keep them down - just so I would not dehydrate.

Commented: Monday, April 7th, 2014 @ 6:22 am By: Stan Deatherage

I, Stan Deatherage, initiated the early revaluation here in Beaufort County, which did pass by a 4 to 3 vote - follow the link above in Gene's post for the details.

An early revaluation is simply an attempt to correct the inequity of how much each of us pay in property taxes.

Commented: Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014 @ 1:52 pm By: Stan Deatherage

I'll relay this question to John Hood, the writer of this of this editorial.

John is the president of the John Locke Foundation, the publisher of the Carolina Journal, and, therefore, is a pretty busy guy, so will just have to see if he has the time.

Commented: Sunday, March 30th, 2014 @ 2:10 pm By: Stan Deatherage

This is absolutely the toughest obituary I have had to post since I have been doing this as part of my daily duties here at BCN.

Nan is the same age as my oldest daughter, and they were good friends. I remember Nan's bright smile when she was three and four years old, and although we have lost touch over the years, Nan's smile - in pictures I have recently seen - has not been diminished by the years or by her infirmity.

I pray that our dear Lord has a special place for His sweet child that he has now called home.

God Bless you Nan.

Commented: Friday, March 28th, 2014 @ 9:17 pm By: Stan Deatherage

This is absolutely the toughest obituary I have had to post since I have been doing this as part of my daily duties here at BCN.

Nan is the same age as my oldest daughter, and they were good friends. I remember Nan's bright smile when she was three and four years old, and although we have lost touch over the years, Nan's smile - in pictures I have recently seen - has not been diminished by the years or by her infirmity.

I pray that our dear Lord has a special place for His sweet child that he has now called home.

God Bless you Nan.

Commented: Friday, March 28th, 2014 @ 6:22 pm By: Stan Deatherage

'That's a bingo.'

I asked in closed session to them: Why are you 'carrying the water' for the Pungo LLC? I got no reply.

This deal has limited downside if crafted properly. Since Hood and I get to be of 'tip of the spear' of doing something here, rather than voting NO against their constant stupid stuff; it will be done right.

Commented: Saturday, March 15th, 2014 @ 8:49 am By: Stan Deatherage

Thanks Charles. I know I can always depend on you and Velma.

Commented: Monday, March 3rd, 2014 @ 9:07 am By: Stan Deatherage

John: Say what ever you want, apologize for whatever you want; this is a word police free zone, and you are welcome to this community platform for whatever purpose you see fit for it.

Commented: Saturday, February 8th, 2014 @ 1:56 am By: Stan Deatherage

You know, someone should relate that to them. The article might just boost their flagging readership.

Plus, I would get one more chunk of rich humor in my life; not that there is not aplenty already

Commented: Saturday, January 25th, 2014 @ 8:08 am By: Stan Deatherage