Comments by Gene Scarborough | Eastern NC Now

Bill Cook and Paul Tine, both, helped me quickly helped me get the facts on Property Tax Legislation. The real measure of any politician is availability to his constituents on any matter being a concern.

I congratulate Bill on his victory. Let's get NC going once more / let's reconsider the Fracking Danger. Remember, any water coming from the mountains to the sea in the Pamlico River Basin passes in front of my house and beside Washington. It is our river where fracking and coal ash dumping kill aquaculture.

Commented: Thursday, November 6th, 2014 @ 8:53 am By: Gene Scarborough

If you would be smart enough to realize that people and tax money make the basis for politics, it would be much wiser in my view.

The politics are divisive because people don't realize we pay for the mess as a starting point. I am one who believes you take care of yourself and your family first / friends and truly needy folks next / fail to support porch sitters who refuse to do anything except suck the welfare tit.

The other end of the equation is the rich and corps who are being so favored now we have 1% owning about 80 +/-% of all money flowing in the US system of finance. If they were not GREEDY, then more money is available.

Jesus had it right: "The LOVE of money is the root of all evil."

The fall of Rome came when the rich bathed and drank constantly / slaves got tired of their abuse / the general public only wanted entertainment / they had a mercenary army that was in it for the money and changed sides to "who is going to win."

You can't buy freedom nor can you have it without all wanting to participate in society and work for all to have a better lifestyle.

Commented: Tuesday, November 4th, 2014 @ 9:06 am By: Gene Scarborough

Research relative to the above assertion sent to me:

www.snopes.com

Commented: Monday, November 3rd, 2014 @ 7:00 pm By: Gene Scarborough

I'm seeing a change in Republican surface stuff to "compassion." The first time I see a Conservative being generous, I will reconsider my position ~~~ until then, NADA!

This just tells me Republicans fear the voters of NC in this election. Sorry about that!

Commented: Sunday, November 2nd, 2014 @ 6:45 am By: Gene Scarborough

THANX!!! We all have other things to do more important than getting fat and hemrroidal at the computer!

Commented: Friday, October 31st, 2014 @ 8:00 am By: Gene Scarborough

OOPS---a repeat, probably from my bad formatting. Hang in there---in usual good editorial work, Stan will correct the "repeat."

"Pete and repeat, sitting on the fence / Pete fell off and who was left . . .

Commented: Thursday, October 30th, 2014 @ 1:18 pm By: Gene Scarborough

I appreciate the way BCN DOES allow for a different position---as long as logic is associated with it.

With regard to temper vs. a cool head, that is a concern for me. I was inclined to this man as the next Sheriff, but I shall continue to monitor how he treats opposition. It is one thing to clam a faith and character---it is quite another to walk the walk.

I hope he takes to heart the sincere criticism. All I know is that we need Officers of the Peace over people who try to rule over any opposition with force.

Commented: Tuesday, October 28th, 2014 @ 6:45 pm By: Gene Scarborough

Now I know what binds us, Stan --- shooting pics with telephoto lens! Years ago I was going to England for the first time and was fortunate enough to have a neighbor whose son-in-law was Church Wolf who owns Wolf Camera in Atlanta. I was lucky enough to get the "family price" on a Konica 35MM with a Sigma zoom lens included. If only anybody dealt with them anymore.

Anyway, we must now have a session with slides I shot of sights beyond compare in England, Europe, and N. Myrtle Beach. Of all I have shot, "The Girls of Myrtle Beach" is my favorite --- and before the itsy bitsy whatevers they wear today!

Someone called them "suit-less bathing straps!" I shall let you decide, my friend.

Commented: Tuesday, October 28th, 2014 @ 1:16 pm By: Gene Scarborough

Thanks for the good work, guys!

If it is like Nash County before I left, there are possibly some socially "nice" folks behind the traffic and profit---be sure to check this out as well, if you please.

Commented: Tuesday, October 28th, 2014 @ 7:33 am By: Gene Scarborough

This HAS TO BE the 1 good thing we can say about politicians = make us laugh!

America is the only country I know with such disrespect as to elect someone one day --- and make them the butt of jokes the next. No wonder Castro emptied all the prisons in Cuba! A dose of Political joke-makers and pure criminals can't be beat.

Maybe the sharks should have eaten more food in the Cuban Straights!

Commented: Tuesday, October 28th, 2014 @ 7:20 am By: Gene Scarborough

I don't appreciate the pejorative terms used to describe voters from this most Conservative commentator. It is obvious the GREEDY B##T@RDS who make millions and raid corps and bank offshore needed the help far more than the poor in a formerly Progressive State!!! Maybe the Governor will send us some coal ash downstream from the mountains, here on the Pamlico River and Sound --- of Frack gases into our aquifers going after oil to pollute the air

Commented: Sunday, October 26th, 2014 @ 6:24 pm By: Gene Scarborough

We have to consider the Constitution stating: "Congress shall make no laws concerning religion." You are right about the nature of our dilemma!

A a member of Clergy, I consider my position as, not the Judge and Jury, but the one asked to "perform a ceremony." As much as I do NOT personally condone homosexuality, I must recognize that some folks are "made different."

Many hard-nosed haters of gays end up with someone in their family "coming out of the closet." When it becomes personal, I think AGAPE LOVE (unfailing good will) gets its supreme test. It is far more personal than any Marriage Amendment we might pass to stop it --- when God made them that way.

I have never faced this in my own family, but have acquaintances for many years who decided to be part of the gay world. They weren't being "flamboyant." They were just trying to be honest about their inner self.

Commented: Saturday, October 25th, 2014 @ 6:30 am By: Gene Scarborough

Here is a fascinating study about color perception = it COULD be on a par with perceptions about history:

www.youtube.com

Commented: Thursday, October 23rd, 2014 @ 9:11 pm By: Gene Scarborough

Personally---I am getting a lot tired of the new "PC at BCC!" Such foolishness is extending all over this state which grows the finest tobacco in the USA!

If it were not for tobacco money, BCC would probably not exist and certainly not have the amenities funded by farm families who contribute buildings and other stuff. If such iron-clad activities were really effective, Prohibition would still be in vogue.

When I visited the Open House at the Mormon Temple in Raleigh, they politely asked me to extinguish my pipe. It's a "religious thing" for them. This new excess in a society based on separation of Church and State, it's getting to be a "little much." Make that a "lot much!"

Commented: Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014 @ 8:45 am By: Gene Scarborough

The real sign of a good and responsible representative is ---- both sides hate him!!!

You still have my write-in vote, Stan, my brother!!!

Commented: Tuesday, October 21st, 2014 @ 8:03 pm By: Gene Scarborough

I agree over the lack of real skills and thinking most students gain today---unless it is how to treat alcohol sickness after the weekend!

I was in college 1963-67 at Emory University. Their ideal was a Renaissance Man graduate. This meant "adept at looking beneath the surface and being inventive to make life better after your sojourn through it." I also note how many times an Emory Professor is sought for comment on important matters of Medicine / Science / Business / Law --- to cite a few. They also called Emory, "The Harvard of the South."

I know my 4 years were crowded with opportunities to examine my prejudices and preconceptions. The student-to-student dialogue bespoke the careful process of vetting us to matriculate.

I think the solution to a large part of the dilemma is that too many students are on a "happy holiday" at parent expense or some giant loan they might not be able to repay! I am of the opinion that college, done right, is not for everyone. It is far more than sports and parties, my friend.

A good early friend of mine is Joe Black. He was the recruiter for the giant Milliken Corporation in SC. It is a textile giant that is managing to keep on in a bad economy. Joe told me of trying to find employees who actually wanted to work. His solution was to begin recruiting ONLY students who were working their way through. They were proving a work ethic alongside their education!

Too many grads these days expect to be paid $60K up and enjoy their day in A/C comfort using a computer provided them for solitaire and Facebook! It is no wonder we are failing to compete in the world of production. The problem actually starts in lower education where you get passed through rather than have to learn proper English and Science along with Shop.

My education was equally at the end of a Trim Carpenter's hammer working with 2 master trim men who taught me their tricks of the trade. I value that learning and have saved much money in a do-it-yourself world of challenge. Thinking you have to hire any sweating job done is a major fallacy of our US society, in my view.

We are becoming a world of wusses as a result!

Commented: Tuesday, October 21st, 2014 @ 7:43 am By: Gene Scarborough

That is a wild bunch of allegations, my friend. Where did you get such because when it goes in print and should be false, LIABLE is the name attached to it.

Commented: Monday, October 20th, 2014 @ 6:49 pm By: Gene Scarborough