Local official mocks and insults citizens of Paulding County

Madea said:
Winchester said:
We can all sit back and bad talk him all we want, but unless you are willing to step up and do his job, you have NO place to complain!
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I "strenously object" to this statement. (Maybe someone will get the quote.) We each have our calling and Mr. Graham chose his (or it chose him). Do you object to Obama's performance? Do you feel compelled to give your opinion on how it's done? Are you willing to take his job?

It's our responsibility as citizens of this county to make our voices heard to our elected officials. I'll give my opinion on this issue. And, no, I don't give an opinion on every issue.

Quite frankly, Cobb has survived with MORE furlough days than Paulding appears to be asking. Even Cobb judges have been given furlough days. And, no, their caseload isn't lighter. Teachers were given furlough days. What makes a county clerk, or commissioner for that matter, immune?

Trust me, my family has given up a LOT more than 7 days the past couple of years.
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Well said Madea!!! :CLAP
 
My biz partner and I took a 10% pay cut as soon as this crappy economy started. My other business has been flat for the last two years; basically no profit, so that also cut my income.

Government personnel and agencies are not immune to the same economic pressures the rest of us feel. They have to tighten their belts too; and if they did it sooner than later, some of them wouldn't be in such a mess.
 
Guard Dad said:
My biz partner and I took a 10% pay cut as soon as this crappy economy started. My other business has been flat for the last two years; basically no profit, so that also cut my income.

Government personnel and agencies are not immune to the same economic pressures the rest of us feel. They have to tighten their belts too; and if they did it sooner than later, some of them wouldn't be in such a mess.
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I agree with you.
 
Guard Dad said:
My biz partner and I took a 10% pay cut as soon as this crappy economy started. My other business has been flat for the last two years; basically no profit, so that also cut my income.

Government personnel and agencies are not immune to the same economic pressures the rest of us feel. They have to tighten their belts too; and if they did it sooner than later, some of them wouldn't be in such a mess.
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I have literally gone months at a stretch without paying myself a dime. I planned for downturns and saved up when times were good. I have even undergone some serious health issues in the midst of no paycheck, and survived, so I agree with you 100%. They were the ones that put all of their eggs in the lower end housing basket as a source of revenue. What is the old saw, "poor planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part."? I understand the frustration of people saying "cut the fat but not [insert pet government service here]". But I also understand MADEA's point that they wanted this job, and they are the ones that have to make the tough decisions. Furloughs were the right decision in this case.
 
lotstodo said:
Guard Dad said:
My biz partner and I took a 10% pay cut as soon as this crappy economy started. My other business has been flat for the last two years; basically no profit, so that also cut my income.

Government personnel and agencies are not immune to the same economic pressures the rest of us feel. They have to tighten their belts too; and if they did it sooner than later, some of them wouldn't be in such a mess.
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I have literally gone months at a stretch without paying myself a dime. I planned for downturns and saved up when times were good. I have even undergone some serious health issues in the midst of no paycheck, and survived, so I agree with you 100%. They were the ones that put all of their eggs in the lower end housing basket as a source of revenue. What is the old saw, "poor planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part."? I understand the frustration of people saying "cut the fat but not [insert pet government service here]". But I also understand MADEA's point that they wanted this job, and they are the ones that have to make the tough decisions. Furloughs were the right decision in this case.
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Amen, brother.
 
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