Larry Harrison

[cutter2377]

I had an experience last week with the sheriff's department that made me change my mind about who needs to be in charge. I stand corrected about giving Metts another try. As long as he keeps James in the position he is in, he want get my vote. James is the reason Metts want get re-elected as far as I'm concerned.

LARRY HARRISON FOR SHERIFF OF LEXINGTON COUNTY.[/b]

[Anonymous]

Just out of curiosity, your incident, rudeness, lack of care, plain old arrogance or you didn't give Metts a $100 for his campaign? Whatever it was, I agree with you, Harrison in 2004!

[heggas]

Now you know you can't just say all that without giving details.

[cutter2377]

Let me just leave it at that. James is the reason I will no longer support Metts.

[Anonymous]

I have read all of these postings about James and it seems to me that everyone has forgotten one thing, Metts is the Sheriff and ultimately it is his responsibility to run our Sheriff's Department. If he has allowed someone to take it over and make bad decisions, it is METTS' fault. Sheriff Metts has lost focus of what really counts and this was illustrated this weekend, on Saturday at the Gaston Collard Festival, I saw Sheriff Metts and Mr. Harrison and I can tell you that the people were VERY impressed with Mr. Harrison. To see the two side by side is an eye opening experience into what could be. It was also noted that Sheriff Metts didn't stay around after he had his photo opportunities but Mr. Harrison stayed and spoke with the people and LISTENED to their concerns. The problem as we see it is that Sheriff Metts' time has come and gone. It is time for a change and we feel that Mr. Harrison is the man for the job. So, the other posts discuss James being moved some where else, to us, that still does not solve the problem because we know that after the election, things will still be the same if Sheriff Metts was to win, as he has demonstrated in his last 8 elections. Sheriff Metts always makes a huge production when he needs to be re-elected but afterwards he goes back to his ways and then four years later expects for us to forgive and forget. This does not work with us anymore! The solution--elect Mr. Harrison and give our Sheriff's Department a fresh new start in 2004!

[Anonymous]

JoAnne you are so RIGHT! My friends and I have noticed the same traits from Metts, Buddy today gone after the election! Do have some bad news for you though, Mr. Harrison can't take Office till the first of 2005!

[cutter2377]

Joann you are absolutely right. Metts let him do it, ruin a very professional, well respected sheriffs department. James has done a lot of damage. It's not all Metts fault. Personally, I don't think Metts knew about or was even aware of the way things were being done, how James was running the department. He would never have let it happen. James lied to Metts about the way the department was running or he didn't let him in on a lot of things. James was looking in to his future, no mater who he hurt in the process, even Metts. He would cut Mett's throat in a minute to be sheriff, a job he couldn't handle. He needs to be Director of Public Safety for Lexington Co & nothing else. Hell, he don't even deserve that job. Maybe he can handle EMS & Fire service. He sure as hell can't handle law enforcement officers. When it comes to common sense, he has NONE.

[Anonymous]

"Cutter", I think you are missing the point. Metts has been out/away from the Sheriff's Department doing "his own thing" and therefore, allowed James to do whatever he did. It is apparent that you don't like James but the bottom line is that Metts didn't care! He wasn't around to take care of what was going on. Now we are in an election year with a qualified opponent running against him and he comes out to "get things right". All these folks have forgotten what their priorities should be! I hope that everyone can see this and let's make a change in 2004!

[heggas]

Cutter and those others reading,

Remember that Metts is the Sheriff and trust you --- he knows what is going on in the Department. He has too many people reporting to him to not know everything. I think it just reflects to how little he cares about the department. If James has let things become so frazzled (which I think he has) then why didn't Jimmy do something earlier. He never did while I was there. He only had high praise for Timmy during every news conference I attended. Jimmy is out of touch with his employees (which he knows and why it's rumored to bring McCarty back) and out of touch with the citizens of the county. He's become too political and too power hungry. What happened with wanting what the citizens want?

For a chance to meet Metts opponent -- Larry Harrison, come to the Batesburg-Leesville Parade on Nov. 30th @ 3pm.

[cutter2377]

I doubt seriously McCarty will come back.

[heggas]

I agree with you that it is highly doubtful that McCarty would come back but that's what the rumor is nowadays.

[Anonymous]

These rumors have been going around in Law Enforcement circles for the last month or so, but we don't really see, or at least hope, it happens. "The Chief" retired the way most of us would want to. He was at the "top of his game" and had achieved every goal he had set. He left a Department that he helped build and was proud of. If he came back into the mess that the Sheriff's Department is now, well who really needs those headaches! Most of us feel that new blood and a clean up would produce the best long term results. Larry came up through the ranks and is a "cop's cop". He understands the true mission of Law Enforcement is to protect the people you serve, not building an empire or setting yourself up for some other political position. We feel change is coming!

[Anonymous]

For people who are no longer employed by the Sheriff's Department, this sure is a well informed crowd. I was there when Sheriff Mett's asked for his loyal and dedicated employee's to help him out. What I didn't hear was the Sheriff demanding money from anyone.

How much have any of you given to Harrison? What is the difference between the two asking anyone for help?

Lets leave the Jerry Springer crap where it belongs. Sensationalized hype is just that. What I do find humorous is that most of the "back stabbers" have come and gone. Bad things happen to people who do bad things. 8 years in the military and 15 years at the Sheriff's Office have turned that theory into fact.

[Anonymous]

Just curious, what is your rank at the Sheriff's Department? Just wondering what YOUR motivation is! Oh by the way, I am "just" a Citizen not a "cop" and I want you to know that I appreciate the job you do and the other Law Enforcment Officer, especially since you evidently work in MY community, but I am curious why such a violent reply to the other posts?

[Anonymous]

I appreciate your kind words with regards to what I do for the community, both on duty and off. My motivation is the telling of the truth, which seems to be a rarity these days. As far as my rank, I will tell you that I am supervisor, not an administrator. I have no further aspirations to go any higher, so this is not a boot licking ceremony for me. I say what I mean and mean what I say. I believe violence is the intent to do an act, or the act itself, but I certainly do not wish my statements to come across as such.

[Frankly speaking]

Hammertime,
You ought to try & be in administration, then you will know all that has been said is the truth. Hey, and by the way, all the "back stabbers" are not gone. Watch your back. "Back stabbers" & law enforcement go hand & hand.

[Hammer time]

You are correct for the most part, frankly speaking. However, I do not believe "back stabbers" have a monopoly on the law enforcement profession. As far as me being an administrator and the truth....well, that's your right to have that opinion. We'll have to agree to disagree. I have been with LCSD for 15 years and I am very capable of taking care of myself. The people I had a problem with are no longer employed with the county. There wrong doings were brought to light and dealt with, just as any employer would have.

[Anonymous]

Does anybody know where I can find a copy of that cute little song that Jimmy Metts recorded about Gov. Beasley. That thing was a real toe tapper! And yet some will not doubt insist that Jimmy was "educated beyond his intelligence." Let them listen and learn!!!!!

[Anonymous]

Ever wonder why Metts has never been offered one of those jobs that the heavy hitters get (like US Marshall or Chief of SLED or Corrections) Ever wonder why Strom Thurmond couldn't stand him? Ever wonder why, at J.P. Stroms' funeral, that Strom Thurmond pointed out Metts and said "he never gets anything." Asked around. Many, many know. Outside of Lexington county he is a joke.

[NODOUBT]

Really Hammertime: You do make your rounds on this forum. Diddo on the kissing butt from the other forum.. What is up with you man?

I happen to know other deputies that were in that same meeting that you were sleeping in and they all received the same request for donations. HELLO, wake up and smell the coffee. If you have to ask your own people for support, do you think their might be a morale problem within the department somewhere?

[NODOUBT]

By the way. Larry, kudos on your involvement in our communities and with our children in such a proactive manner. Amazingly enough, how much have you been paid for all that you have done over the last decade? Sorry, thats right. NOTHING! You did it because you saw a need for our children. I have seen and heard a lot of positive things. I believe you will make a wonderful Sheriff that will bring many positive things and fresh ideas to our community and to our police force. Clearly, from the anger of some of the staff in the LCSD, there is some morale issues.

This election cannot get here soon enough!!

Best wishes for your continued Success.

[Hammer time]

Let me see if I understand "no doubt" correctly. If you count on support from loyal employees, then there is a moral problem? If you ask loyal employees for their help, then there is a moral problem?

You better put a fresh pot on and take a whiff. Does that really make any sense the way you put that? I'll answer for you. No!

Again, your are awfully concerned over my rounds on this site, when clearly you have been wearing the keys out. Don't be envious just because you got here late in the game.

All of those items you posted about what you would like to see are already in place, been in place, and working very effectively. If you are truly interested, I have an e-mail address posted, unlike most of the scared little boys on this site, and if you would like, sincerely speaking, I will send you all of the information regarding how to access, and where to find everything you asked for.

[Anonymous]

Hammertime: I think the word is right on.. SPINNING.. You do spin well. I did get here late in the game, Hotdog. But, it is more because I was not aware of the website. AND, I also don't spend a lot of time watching it like you obviously do.


FYI: Loyalty and Morale are two seperate issues. Being loyal to your ER (employer) out of respect for him/her and their contributions to your career is one thing. Being THREATENED or made to ADHERE to the ER's agenda is not what I would consider loyal. It is a "thug mentality" that says either your with me or against me and if you aren't with me, then your fired. Which I think is evident from some of the things I have read on this site and heard from different individuals.

Also, PLEASE, PLEASE show me these quality programs. You are more than welcome to email me at ugagirl66@hotmail.com. I am dying to see this information. I have searched the Website of the LCSD. Unfortunately, I gain more information from searching other websites like RCSD and SLED for Community awareness.

That my man is the point. We need improvement. As for my burning up the keys. I have just started.. !!! Buckle in, its a long ride until June 8th!

[NODOUBT]

oops. I forgot to login. The Guest response is from me Hammertime. NODOUBT

[Hammer time]

No spin time here. I am doing graduate work on-line and this is my break time version of the soaps. Give me one day and I will amass everything for you and send it to you.

In closing, again, take your own advice and don't speculate and assume. You were not at the meeting, I was. There was no threatening of anyone. People who do know me, know one thing; I do not take threats of any kind idly, from anyone. Therefore, I can tell without equivocation, that no such thing transpired, either by innuendo or directly.

That, my little Georgia girl, is the point! By the way, I am buckled up with a five point harness and ready to rip.

[NODOUBT]

diddo

[Anonymous]

The comments on this page have been quite amusing. While it is true that several people have been fired in recent years, it has been for just cause. For those of you that want to know why Mr. Harrison was fired, I would point you to an article written by the the Lexington County Chronicle. Since the lawsuit filed (and then dropped) by Mr. Harrison is public record, you can see that having sexual relations with coworkers wives is indeed not a sign of the moral highground.... and not someone we need as Sheriff of Lexington County. You see the facts speak for themselves.... crime is down significantly in Lexington... the quality of life is better and people are safer. Many of the people who speak negatively on here were fired because they could not keep up with the operational tempo... it was long overdue... we need the intelligent, the brave, and the hard working. The citizens deserve nothing less. You don't keep getting elected year after year because you are a bad Sheriff. Our Sheriff gets the job done... and that is all that matters.

[Anonymous]

CUT AND PASTE DEPUTY/SHERIFF.. CUT AND PASTE. WHERE ARE THE REAL FACTS. I HAVE YET TO SEE ANY.

[Anonymous]

The comments on this page have been quite amusing. While it is true that several people have been fired in recent years, it has been for just cause. For those of you that want to know why Mr. Harrison was fired, I would point you to an article written by the the Lexington County Chronicle. Since the lawsuit filed (and then dropped) by Mr. Harrison is public record, you can see that having sexual relations with coworkers wives is indeed not a sign of the moral highground.... and not someone we need as Sheriff of Lexington County. You see the facts speak for themselves.... crime is down significantly in Lexington... the quality of life is better and people are safer. Many of the people who speak negatively on here were fired because they could not keep up with the operational tempo... it was long overdue... we need the intelligent, the brave, and the hard working. The citizens deserve nothing less. You don't keep getting elected year after year because you are a bad Sheriff. Our Sheriff gets the job done... and that is all that matters.

[Anonymous]

No, you keep your job year after year because no one wanted your job, until now! :lol: "Gets the job done." Well, McDonald's emplyees "get the job done" even though most are rude, discourteous and couldn't care less about doing a good job. We want and deserve more than "gets the job done." We want "does the very best possible job using each and every resource to it fullest economic and efficient extent possible and employing new, cutting edge practices and procedures in law enforcement.

"Gets the job done." :?: :?: :?: Hell, Timmy James is "getting the job done." But, I bet anyone you ask, including Metts would love to have Lewis McCarty back at the Chiefs helm "getting the job done." :!:

"Gets the job done." That is the problem with most government agencies now. I think it is time they do more that just "get the job done" - it is time to do it better. Lexington County, at long last, now has a worthy candidate for Sheriff to replace the incumbant who just "gets the job done." :lol:

[Anonymous]

Notice that Just a Deputy AKA Sheriff has yet to make an appearance since his one hit wonder of the cut and paste job. I wonder why that is? Gee Sheriff is it getting hot in here yet? OR is that you fogging up the monitor with your half answers and little jabs of mud slinging. The Chronicle. Get a life man. The Lexington Chronicle only stays afloat because Metts is a good ole boy friend of the owner. That would make that article in the Chronicle, Oh I don't know a bit "tainted".. I wouldn't put much stock in anything written about Harrison from the Chronicle. I certainly would not use it as a tool to mud sling. How tasteless. Guess it ranks up there with that nasty little crotch itch Jimmy has.

[Anonymous]

Hey Reality! Cool it or you'll scare him off altogether! I'm still trying to find out where Jimmy the Crotch is teaching down there in Charleston. He's not on any faculty roster of any college I can find. The only school I haven't checked with is that cooking school they've got down there. I've got a hunch that he he is giving somebody a freebie (on our time) in order to do a little resume building. Wait a minute! I'll bet he's teaching sign language over at MUSC...naw, that would be too obvious even for the Crotch Doctor.

Well, if you have a friend who has a child who goes to school in Charleston, see if you can find out for me. :lol:

[Anonymous]

He was a professor at Charleston Southern University, do not know if he is still teaching. But, last year he taught a night course there.

[heggas]

DVM --- He has taught a night class (one night a week) for Charleston Southern University in the past. I don't know for sure if he is teaching currently. Also (while I worked for the SO) there were several times throughout the semester that he was 'driven' to Charleston in a county issured car that was fueled by county gas. Just some more food for thought.

[Anonymous]

Yeah he teaches at Charleston Southern. He also taught last semester at USC in Criminology department.

Heggas How is that complaint coming asgainst the sheriff's department?

[Anonymous]

I am glad you continue to post here. It looks like your political connections that got you your job in OPR will soon be cut. Maybe Larry can offer you a job..... NOT.


:D

[Anonymous]

PSD......who are you refering to, Gunn?

[Anonymous]

Just out of curiosity, does Jimmy the Crotch ever teach anything at the Sheriff's Departyment...I mean police related stuff, of course. 8)

[Anonymous]

Yesterday, January 12th, I happened to tune into the Andy Thomas Show and heard the tail end of Sheriff Metts discussion with an obvious "set-up caller". The focus of the conversation was that Metts has become so involved in the community in the last year with his Talk to the Sheriff stuff (couldn't remember exactly what he called it!) and that he has made these great strides to show the public that he wants his job back in this election. I see that he has posted on here before so I have a question that I couldn't get on the air. If you want your job so bad, WHY is that you only come out to our communities when it's an election year? OR, more accurately, when you have, what the State News Paper described as, a "viable candidate" running against you?

I found it amazing that Metts actually felt it was okay that he has only been involved in the communities in the last year! I find this insulting that he believes that we, VOTERS, as so timid and ignorant that we should just forget about all othe other YEARS that he didn't serve the community and re-elect him. I happened to be at USC last year when Metts gave a lecture to my Criminal Justice class and announced that his proffessional goal was to become the longest serving Sheriff in the Nation; what an admiral personal ambition! Unfortunately, all at the cost of tax payers/voters with the assumption that they had a Sheriff who was dedicated to serving the people of Lexington County!

It is time for a change and Larry Harrison will have my support and the support of my friends and family. I only hope that others will step up and see that it is time to get Proffessional Politicians out of office and put in Candidates that care about doing the job they were elected to do.

[Anonymous]

I too listened into the Andy Thomas show. Honestly, Cpt. Addler (not sure of the spelling) really made me ill with his constant butt kissing and flaunting of how proud he was of the Sheriff and how we as citizens of Lexington County could expect to see him in Pelion at the end of the month.

Give me a break. Does this man not understand that the public is on to his act? We are no longer waiting for his poor at best attempts of patting our heads and making us feel a little warm and fuzzie each time an election pops up. I for one have no intention of voting for someone who is so self centered and arrogant as this man is. I prefer a Sheriff that I can trust. One that works for the people because he is part of the people. Metts has no clue who the people are that vote for him and unless they have a wallet to open to his campaign he really doesn't care. His ultimate goal is to be Boss Hog for one more term in order to set this record to matters to no one but himself.

Chapin, thanks for bringing up the Show. If you tuned in at 5:00 Sheriff Lott was on and he did an awesome job of informing the public. He gave out his office number and email address to assist his community with their issues. A caller needed help and Sheriff Lott told him to call his office and he would assist him. This caller lived in the Columbia City Limits. Harrison demonstrates this exact type of leadership, professionalism and willingness to listen and help out the people of Lexington County. This type of confidence, leadership and knowledge is what we need in our County Sheriff Department. I commend Sheriff Lott for the outstanding job he does in Richland County. He never onced mentioned it was an election year, or how he would be at certain places for the public to see him. WHY??? Because he is ALWAYS ACCESSIBLE TO THE RICHLAND COUNTY PEOPLE!! He does not need to set up an appointment in the public for them to come and see him. HE is already available at the Sheriffs Department!!

VOTE LARRY HARRISON JUNE 8 2004!!! We NEED a new man in this office, one who works for the people of Lexington County because he cares about the people in Lexington County.

VOTE LEON LOTT for Richland County Sheriff, because if you live in Richland County, you already have a great Sheriff and you need to keep him!!!

[Anonymous]

How come when you call the Sheriff's Department main phone number (359-8230) you have to go through a bunch of hoops to talk to a person? Is it too much to ask to have a real live person answer the phone or should we just leave a message and hope someone gets back with us. Hey, I am all about and for technology, but in the eyes of Harrison (according to his website www.harrison4sheriff2004.com), law enforcement is about people protection and service. Hey Larry, do you think you can have a real live body answer the phone at the department? We simple minded voters think about things like talking to a person on a phone.
On another note, now I hear that because of the new courthouse and the faux paus that nobody seemed to plan for the need for additional courthouse security, road deputies, you know, the ones who answer calls, enforce the law and protect the citizens, are being called off of their road patrol to serve as courthouse security! Meanwhile, the number of deputies on the road shrinks. I understand that the sheriff asked county council for nine new deputies and he was turned down. That is exactly the type of reason that the top heavy department needs to be reorganized and get as many first responders on the road and not have quite as many brass ladened uniforms sitting behind a desk trying to decide where they will meet the other brass ladened uniforms for lunch. I agree with the county council members. Make better use of what you have before you come asking for more. At least they are thinking about the taxpayer's dollars. Next time you are cruising Gibson Road in the 500 block during the day, take a look at the parking lot behind the sheriff's department and see how many cars are parked in the RESERVED parking places -- and they don't reserve parking places for road deputies. Just a thought.
Hell with it people. I could write for hours. Fact is, it is time for change and I believe Harrison can bring the department out of the red and into the black while increasing productivity and services. I have seen him speak and he is excited about all of the changes and improvements he wants to make. And, it ain't for him. Sometimes you have to ask why anyone would want all of the headaches that would accompany such an elected position. And for what? $60K? $70K a year? Then you visit someone like Harrison's website and click on the Motorsports Academy link and see that Harrison isn't about the money, or the prestige. He actually cares about people and does something about it. Don't believe me, go to the website and check it out for yourself. I wasn't sure about Harrison when I first heard he was running. But I knew I was sure that the current administration's time was up. I heard him speak and followed that up by checking out his website and, wow, we got a candidate for the people, finally.
If someone like Larry Harrison comes along and says, "Yea, I'll be your sheriff if you elect me to office," we are pretty damn lucky to have him. He has demonstrated through his volunteer programs, funded out of his own pocket, targeting youths-at-risk that he cares more about people than the prestige of the title.
I hope the people will get out and vote in the Primary because, for all intent and purposes, that is the election for Harrison. So, if you think it is time for a change and want to make that change happen, do your part. And tell others about Harrison. Go to his website and request a yard sign. Ask him to speak at your next homeowners association meeting. He will! And he will listen! Ask him to come to your local church and talk to members about their concerns about drugs, gangs, whatever. He will come and talk, and listen. And I honestly feel that he will do these things long after the election has come and gone. Heck, I wouldn't be surprised if I called the sheriff's department and asked for deputy and it was Harrison that showed up. I get the feeling that the Sheriff's desk chair in Lexington County won't get near as much use with this guy as it has in the past. And, I don't think he will be going off to Charleston to teach a class a couple of nights a week. I get the feeling from hearing him speak, listening to others who know him and following his non-profit Motorsports Academy youth-at-risk program that he will be here for the people of Lexington County, and not just visible during an election year.
Just my thoughts.

DVM -- you seem to be pretty vocal in this forum - your thoughts?

[Anonymous]

Granted, a new Sheriff will have a new administration. These are the people who oversee the operations. The Sheriff is the authority figure who represents the Sheriff's Department at all levels. He puts a lot of trust in his administration who supplies him with, hopefully, truthful information that he can relay to the public. As common citizens, I am sure we don't know all of the facts. The Sheriff reports just enough to keep the public informed. What I have read on this site, the Sheriff has no clue as to what is going on within his department. I assume his #2 man should keep him informed. If that's the case, I know of a number of internal situations that never made it to the Sheriff's desk, and I think the reason they didn't was because the Sheriff would not have gone along with the decision of the Asst. Sheriff. I hope Sheriff Metts has seen the light and taken a second, third, fourth look at James. He has given him way to much rope. Maybe that's the Sheriff's plan. Maybe the Sheriff feels James will hang himself! A number of good, loyal, dedicated cops have been done wrong by James.

[Anonymous]

Granted, a new Sheriff will have a new administration. These are the people who oversee the operations. The Sheriff is the authority figure who represents the Sheriff's Department at all levels. He puts a lot of trust in his administration who supplies him with, hopefully, truthful information that he can relay to the public. As common citizens, I am sure we don't know all of the facts. The Sheriff reports just enough to keep the public informed. What I have read on this site, the Sheriff has no clue as to what is going on within his department. I assume his #2 man should keep him informed. If that's the case, I know of a number of internal situations that never made it to the Sheriff's desk, and I think the reason they didn't was because the Sheriff would not have gone along with the decision of the Asst. Sheriff. I hope Sheriff Metts has seen the light and taken a second, third, fourth look at James. He has given him way to much rope. Maybe that's the Sheriff's plan. Maybe the Sheriff feels James will hang himself! A number of good, loyal, dedicated cops have been done wrong by James.

[Anonymous]

Granted, a new Sheriff will have a new administration. These are the people who oversee the operations. The Sheriff is the authority figure who represents the Sheriff's Department at all levels. He puts a lot of trust in his administration who supplies him with, hopefully, truthful information that he can relay to the public. As common citizens, I am sure we don't know all of the facts. The Sheriff reports just enough to keep the public informed. What I have read on this site, the Sheriff has no clue as to what is going on within his department. I assume his #2 man should keep him informed. If that's the case, I know of a number of internal situations that never made it to the Sheriff's desk, and I think the reason they didn't was because the Sheriff would not have gone along with the decision of the Asst. Sheriff. I hope Sheriff Metts has seen the light and taken a second, third, fourth look at James. He has given him way to much rope. Maybe that's the Sheriff's plan. Maybe the Sheriff feels James will hang himself! A number of good, loyal, dedicated cops have been done wrong by James.

[Anonymous]

When we get rid of Metts, we get rid of James. Problem solved. June 8th is coming!

[Anonymous]

Ditto. Jimmy the Crotch has had plenty of time to "see the light." Time's up, time to go! If he hasn't seen it by now, it is not too likely that he is going to see it any time soon. The fact that he has let the James situation fester for so long is reason enough to show him the door.

[Anonymous]

Metts is the man!!!

[Anonymous]

Vote for Metts!!!

[Anonymous]

No, he is not and no I won't. Tim James has been Sheriff long enough. Get used to the idea; you're going to have a new boss.

[Anonymous]

Jealousy is a bad thing. THE SHERIFF, James Metts is doing an outstanding job, I say again an outstanding job. Time James is also doing an outstanding job, I believe they should write a book on how all sheriff departments should operate. Great Job Sheriff, and Chief.

[Anonymous]

Incompetency is a bad thing. I think the folks at CALEA beat them to the punch on the book deal. What are they doing that you think is so great?

[Anonymous]

:idea:

Hope Larry isn't banking on this site to get him votes, because the Harrison supporters are not helping him get the independant votes that he has to have with all of your negativity throughout this forum.

Larry might have thought that making this website would help him "Get out the vote" But, too many people I have spoken with about this site thinks that it is a hoaks.

Larry, watch out because IT will back fire on you and your negative chat voters.

:?

[Anonymous]

Well, “FreeWilly”it is a cinch that you’re not standing too close to the Crotch Doctor or you would be “In a Death Grip Willy.”

What makes you think Harrison is banking on getting anything from this site? He has absolutely no way to control what I post here or what anybody else posts here for that matter. I have wondered why more of the Crotch Doctors supporters have not posted on this site. Obviously, there just aren’t that many people who are interested in, or capable of, articulating why he should be returned to office.

If Harrison could control what is posted on this site do you think anybody would be reading the illiterate message that you posted?

I don’t know who you have been talking to, but most of the people I have discussed this race with are leaning toward Harrison. Jimmy the Crotch had better be the one courting the independents, because the REPUBLICANS have set sail on him. The Crotch Doctor will not carry the majority of votes among the people that work for him. That should give him a minor clue as to how he is perceived by the rest of the county. No wonder he doesn’t show his ass around Council meetings. Then again, when you have a nickname like “Jimmy the Crotch” it’s hard to imagine how you could expect other elected officials to take you seriously. The courthouse fiasco alone is enough to make him a laughing stock, to say nothing of the crotch grabbing and his other goofy behavior.

I have to admit, however, that I wish that I could have been a “fly on the wall” while you and your associates were coming to the incisive conclusion that this site is a “hoaks.” It must have been something straight out of Abbot and Costello.

As for a “backfire”, that will be the unmistakable sound of Jimmy the Crotch’s butt cheeks slamming shut when he sees the election results on June 8th.

God, I just love being a “negative chat voter!”

[Anonymous]

GUEST 101


You just don't get it :oops: This site is what the public would call mmm
FREEDOM OF SPEECH :shock: As for REPUBLICIANS supporting ole jimmy, did jimmy support Beasley ? (what was the jiggle?), did jimmy support Sanford (I don't think so), did Strom ever support jimmy (I don't think so). jimmy get his money from arm twisting his deputies, telling them they own him for their jobs and make that in a check so he can see who gave and who did not. It is time for the citizens to wake up. 4 MORE YEARS FOR jimmy IS FOR A RECORD FOR THE LONGEST SERVING SHERIFF, NOT FOR THE CITIZENS OF LEXINGTON COUNTY. jimmy is serving jimmy.

[Anonymous]

GUEST 101


You just don't get it :oops: This site is what the public would call mmm
FREEDOM OF SPEECH :shock: As for REPUBLICIANS supporting ole jimmy, did jimmy support Beasley ? (what was the jiggle?), did jimmy support Sanford (I don't think so), did Strom ever support jimmy (I don't think so). jimmy get his money from arm twisting his deputies, telling them they own him for their jobs and make that in a check so he can see who gave and who did not. It is time for the citizens to wake up. 4 MORE YEARS FOR jimmy IS FOR A RECORD FOR THE LONGEST SERVING SHERIFF, NOT FOR THE CITIZENS OF LEXINGTON COUNTY. jimmy is serving jimmy.

Metts is a good guy. He really doesn't have any competition.

[Anonymous]

No offense Mo Joe.. You clearly have an identity crisis. It sounds like blow joe is more like it. Because you blow a lot of hot air. Of course, put up or shut up is June 8th.. See ya at the polls..

As for the moron who chose to use Larry H. as a sign on and put that Metts is doing an outstanding job. Really, Metts have you stooped to having your family post for you now because your own staff is against you? Tsk, tsk.. So sad.. Yet, so true..!

[Anonymous]

Lets just say it. If there was a viable candidate maybe he could beat Metts. The truth is there isn't. The candidates out there now can't touch Metts and are only out there for there huge egos. They have all worked for Metts and for what ever reason has shown them the door. Sounds like sour grapes to me. If anyone is ever going to beat Metts it will have to be someone who new without any baggage like the current candidates have.

[Anonymous]

What baggage are you talking about R.Doray???

[Anonymous]

Sour grapes,
Leon Lott ran against the man that got rid of him. Was that sour grapes too, or is it okay because he did something for Richland County. If it is sour grapes than oh well, we will see on election day.

[Anonymous]

Reality, JoelH; I don’t know about you, but I am beginning to believe that Jimmy the Crotch is surrounded by nothing but a couple sleepwalkers who have missed the past fourteen months. If they haven’t figured out that it is a serious race by now, I don’t think there is much point in trying to explain it to them. Apparently, they just don’t get out and about very much. By the way, it really is just a couple of them. You don’t have to watch a lot of Court Television to figure out that it is just a couple of a**holes posting with multiple board names.

They can whistle through the graveyard if they wish, but I am here to assure you that the Harrison campaign is the real deal. While Jimmy the Crotch and his four or five supporters have been snoozing, Harrison has been working and it has paid off. If they want to delude themselves into believing that the only people posting on this site are disgruntled ex-employees, then so be it. I will simply say, once again, that I have never been a deputy and I will never be a deputy. The people I have talked to are not former deputies and will never be deputies.

It will take someone new with no “baggage” to beat the Crotch Doctor? God Almighty! Where have these people been? If Jimmy the Crotch keeled over right now, they would have to put luggage racks on his hearse. Is it any wonder that Republicans, at every level, have started to distance themselves from him? As for the cryptic “baggage” referred to, who is living with their wife and who isn’t and why? I’m sure the Crotch Doctor can set both of his supporters straight on this “family oriented” issue.

Meanwhile, the campaign season is half over and the Crotch Doctor can’t figure out how many deputies are needed at the courthouse.

The clock is running. Where’s Jimmy. Well, we know where his hand is…………………

[Anonymous]

Well said DVM.
Amen

[Anonymous]

OH ! OH ! OH ! Guys I can hear it too ! Tick ! Tick ! Tick ! Tick ! OH !, It is about to wind all the way down on jimmy and shaky jack :cry: :wink:

[Anonymous]

Well, we have interesting news this morning! First, Jimmy the Crotch forgot about the new courthouse and it didn’t dawn on him (until somewhere around the Santee exit) that more manpower might be called for. Then, through Divine inspiration and intense study of the writings of Karl Menninger, he came up with the number 9. Actually, I think it had more to do with listening to the Beatles played backwards, but in the end, who knows how he came up with the number. Anyway, Council didn’t like that number and told him so.

What does the Crotch Doctor do? He turns to the real Sheriff, Tiny Tim James, and says “you go tell’em how many deputies we want.” Tiny Tim trots down to the Council meeting and says, “We don’t really need any more deputies for the courthouse, but we really could use 5 extra.” Council walks away scratching their collective heads and the Crotch Doctor vomits.

Now comes act three. Some guy named Allard is going to show up and explain why he thinks we need (fill in the blank) number of deputies to cover the new courthouse. Before it is over, the Crotch Doctor will be dragging some poor drunk off community service car washing duty to go to Council meetings for him.

As if this isn’t rich enough, Council is considering buying all the Magistrates “Blackberries” so they can maintain better “communications.” Well, in a way it does make sense. It would sure make things easier for Senator Fixit. He would be able to email or text message, at no expense to himself or his relatives, which tickets need to be “fixed.” They could just synchronize those things have one big ol’ “buddy list.”

Tick…tick…tick….tick..... :shock:

[Anonymous]

Well said DVM! Well said. By the way, has anyone noticed that the only real campaigning Metts seems to be doing is bad time in the paper/news for his mishaps at the LCSD and poor administration?

As for the supporters of Metts that believe there is no competition, I beg to differ. Metts has long been washed up. The difference between this years election and all the other Someone with balls, integrity and good sense finally stepped up to the plate. Metts has real competition and the little boy blues who are kissing his ass right now are the only supporters he has on this site or any other place that they can whimper and whine about Daddy Metts. Talk about sad. How sad is that?

Again, fellas put up or shut up! Why don't you make a grand ole list of all of the wonderful things Metts has achieved over the years as the Sheriff of Lexington County. Don't bother including the jobs other people did or his accreditations paid for by our tax dollars. I mean the REAL things that matter to our community. I guarantee if you put apples to apples between Harrison and Metts. Just like his crouch, Metts will come up very, very SHORT!!!

Grasp reality Metts supporters. We need a Community oriented Sheriff. We need to make certain that we have overall productive growth in our Sheriffs Department and Community, not to mention education and training. Hey, how about the hush, hush on the gangs of recent that Metts swept under the carpet to keep the citizens from calling his office with concerns. SMOOTH Sheriff... That is so, well.. YOU!!! Don't address it, just sweep it under the carpet and hope it blows over before the votes come in!

For years we have been spinning our wheels with this man, who has done nothing more than use us during his election time to gain our votes, and use our hard earned tax dollars to TRY and make himself look good.

It's like he pimps the citizens of Lexington County every election. I don't know about you guys, but I am really tired of being his ho.

HARRISON FOR SHERIFF ---- JUNE 8th.. See ya at the POLLS PEOPLE

[Anonymous]

DVM, I read the same article and I can tell you that County Council is making a HUGE mistake by giving Metts anything more, especially another half of a million dollars! I called this morning for a copy of the Council agenda tonight and all discussion on these matters is BEHIND CLOSE DOORS! This whole thing stinks to high heaven of Good Ol' Boy Politics. I am assuming that Metts feels that by sending his flunkies, US VOTERS will not blame him for wasting more of OUR hard earned dollars! I find it upsetting that Metts feels he does not have to stand before Council himself and explain his (many) shortcomings and his inability to work within a budget. I am upset as a Citizen of Lexington County that he assumes we are that stupid! How would County Council react if TAXPAYERS didn't pay taxes because we weren't within our budgets? Our Leaders need to understand, VOTERS have had ENOUGH! Live within the budget or find a new job, PERIOD!

I have also read the rhetoric on several postings about new candidates with "baggage" and running "sour grapes" campaign. GROW UP! I am positive that if we sat down with pencil and paper we can make one hell of list of baggage with the current Sheriff and Senator....and just about any one else for that matter! Use this type of mentality and NO ONE will ever run against entrenched politicians! Competition and change are good for a democratic system. This is what has made us as Americans what we are, FREE and STRONG!

June 8th closes on us quickly and my biggest hope is that Voters will come out in huge numbers and vote their minds and let Politicians know that we care about our goverment and the way they handle OUR money! There are LOTS of things, and people, that need to be CHANGED!

[Anonymous]

NEWS FLASH, like usual Metts got his money! Expect a tax increase for next year, folks!

[Anonymous]

What a shocker. NOT!! Talk about bed fellowes.. Theres a couple to check on Metts and Knotts.. You know. Walk like a duck, quack like a duck.. You're a fricken duck!!! Quack, Quack... Two of a kind!

[Anonymous]

Tick, Tick, Tick, Tick, Tick, oh your time is about up Shaky Jake, jimmy and the Good Ol' Boys Inc

[Anonymous]

Mojo, Jo Jo.. Do get pats on the head everytime you put OUTSTANDING next James Metts name? or the loosely used word of SHERIFF James Metts? Just curious, how much chapstick to you go through in one day? No doubt, A LOT considering all the ass kissing you do on this site to your boss!

You are a complete waste of good air. Find another play ground to whine on, were through with the tirades of a screaming, two year old.

Grow up! Smell the coffee or sober up. Metts is by far Outstanding, Awesome or Wholesome. I can poke holes in any candidate you place against Metts, but none of them reek as bad as the current Sheriff. No one is perfect and you can't base personal issues against professional records. I don't see any proud papa awards for your Daddy Sheriff. But, I do see a whole lot of work, community service and strong ethics coming from the Harrison Candidate.

By the way Mo Jo.. If your such a hotdog, why isn't your name on the ballot?

[Anonymous]

Mojo, Jo Jo.. Do get pats on the head everytime you put OUTSTANDING next James Metts name? or the loosely used word of SHERIFF James Metts? Just curious, how much chapstick to you go through in one day? No doubt, A LOT considering all the ass kissing you do on this site to your boss!

You are a complete waste of good air. Find another play ground to whine on, were through with the tirades of a screaming, two year old.

Grow up! Smell the coffee or sober up. Metts is by far Outstanding, Awesome or Wholesome. I can poke holes in any candidate you place against Metts, but none of them reek as bad as the current Sheriff. No one is perfect and you can't base personal issues against professional records. I don't see any proud papa awards for your Daddy Sheriff. But, I do see a whole lot of work, community service and strong ethics coming from the Harrison Candidate.

By the way Mo Jo.. If your such a hotdog, why isn't your name on the ballot?Maybe one day just watch and see, I have Larry wishing he were me. Metts is sure and knows all, kicking his ass all the way down the hall.

[Anonymous]

MoJo Blo Jo or whatever you like to call yourself, that poem sucks.

[Anonymous]

Give it a rest MoJo Joe Joe... You're way out numbered in the community. We are eyes wide open now. Not shut!!!

You too should keep it open. This way it won't hurt so much. Bend and breathe Mo Joe, Bend and breathe..

[Anonymous]

i noticed it has been awhile since anyone has posted here. i know metts web page has not been up as long as harrisons, but the numbers should all tell us something. as of 04/05/04, 293 people have looked at metts page, when 34780+ people have looked at harrisons. i wonder if these numbers could be considered as some type of poll?

[Anonymous]

Wendyh, that website is as close as anybody has been able to get to the Crotch Doctor. He has simply disapeared. Where Oh Where can little Jimmy the Crotch be? He keeps ducking public appearances. He was a real "tough guy" when he was grabbing himself over in Batesburg. Now that he has real competition, no one can find him. If he thinks he's going to win this race on a golf course, he had better think again. This race has turned into a bare knuckle brawl and Harrison clearly wants it more than the Crotch Doctor. You don't need a website counter to know that Harrison's supporters are in this thing to WIN! I know how fired up we are. See if you can find anybody who is determined to vote for Jimmy the Crotch. June 8th is the only poll that counts, and that's the one we are going to win. I just hope someone can find the Crotch Doctor to let him know how it turned out. :partyman:

[Spud]

I had an experience last week with the sheriff's department that made me change my mind about who needs to be in charge. I stand corrected about giving Metts another try. As long as he keeps James in the position he is in, he want get my vote. James is the reason Metts want get re-elected as far as I'm concerned.


It is true that Metts trouble started with James arrival. He pretty well controls the department with promotions, discipline, hiring and firing and his never ending meetings.

LARRY HARRISON FOR SHERIFF OF LEXINGTON COUNTY.[/b]

[Spud]

Joann you are absolutely right. Metts let him do it, ruin a very professional, well respected sheriffs department. James has done a lot of damage. It's not all Metts fault. Personally, I don't think Metts knew about or was even aware of the way things were being done, how James was running the department. He would never have let it happen. James lied to Metts about the way the department was running or he didn't let him in on a lot of things. James was looking in to his future, no mater who he hurt in the process, even Metts. He would cut Mett's throat in a minute to be sheriff, a job he couldn't handle. He needs to be Director of Public Safety for Lexington Co & nothing else. Hell, he don't even deserve that job. Maybe he can handle EMS & Fire service. He sure as hell can't handle law enforcement officers. When it comes to common sense, he has NONE.

Timmy says "Jimmy don't like ugly babies" so he keeps bad news from the sheriff. Also, if Jakie sits down suddenly he'll break Timmys neck so there is an unholy relationship between those two. Thats were you get the ticket fixing and all the other stuff you read about on this site. Jakie calls and Timmy jumps.

[Anonymous]

Hey DVM Check out the "Other side to Harrison" topic. I'm sure you'll enjoy the latest postings on that one.

[cecelia howard]

don't be mean to people because it will come back on you. watch you mouth, God's watching