The Mafia is falling apart

[Anonymous]

Well, well, well. It seems the little Cayce Mafia is starting to unravel. I have noticed that The State newspaper has come out and endorsed Shirley Sons for Senate instead of Jake “The snake” Knotts.

I believe that speaks volumes of not only how the general population feels, as it is reflected by the editorial staff of The State paper, but what is going to happen on Tuesday, June 8th, when the voters dismantle the Cayce Mafia (now know as the Lexington County Mafia) for good!

Is what I find incredible is the fact the Jake “The Snake” Knotts has the SAME campaign manager as Jimbo Metts, good ole Rod Shealy.

Now if you are familiar with the John boy and Billy morning radio show, then you have probably heard the skit where they call their obviously Jewish publicity agent. With that in mind, here is a phone call I intercepted just this Saturday morning:

…ring…..ring…… ring…..

(Rod Shealy): Hallo.
(Jimmy Metts): Rod, I hope I didn’t wake you?
(Rod Shealy): No, not at all the damn telephone did though. What can I do for you?
(Jimmy Metts): I am worried that I am going to loose the election. I can’t believe what I just read in The State newspaper, they are endorsing Shirley Sons!!
(Rod Shealy): Now, now Jakie, don’t worry, it is all part of my plan.
(Jimmy Metts): Jakie?! Jakie?! This isn’t Jakie this is Jimmy Metts, the G*d#mn sheriff!!!
(Rod Shealy): Sorry Jimbo, I didn’t recognize your voice.
(Jimmy Metts): Rod, I can’t believe that Jakie wasn’t endorsed! This is good ole boy country, what the hell do those editors think they are doing?
(Rod Shealy): Now, Jimbo, don’t worry it is all part of my plan.
(Jimmy Metts): But Rod you manage both of our campaigns and you told me you would get us elected again, after all I must have the title of the longest serving sheriff in South Carolina history. If I don’t win again I am going to throw a tantrum and grab my crotch in public!
(Rod Shealy): Now Jimbo, I warned you that being yourself in public was going to cause you problems, don’t ever grab your crotch in public again! And don’t let that Vicki girl do it either, she is already known as your “Monica Lewinski”. By the way, remember how that little spot on her dress brought Clinton down…. what did they call it… oh yeah “presidue”, don’t let her “stain” your reputation any more than she already has. (the sound of Rod laughing)
(Jimmy Metts): Damn it Rod this isn’t funny! I have a whole bunch of issue out there in the public now and I am worried. If The State paper has endorsed Shirley Sons instead of Jakie, then I am terrified they will not endorse me either, but will endorse that damn Harrison!
(Rod Shealy): Don’t worry Jimbo, give my plan time to work.
(Jimmy Metts): But Rod the election is barely 2 weeks away when does your plan start to work. I have a bunch of issues I am getting hit with. All of that money I have squandered in the budget is starting to leak out. And the fact that I have caused the taxes to increase due to my 60% budget increase since just before the last election is causing questions to be asked.
(Rod Shealy): Jimbo, just remember you are part of a team and the voters will worship you. My plan is working just as I want it to.
(Jimmy Metts): Rod I don’t see where it is working. I have had Harrison’s signs stolen like you said, but it is only causing me grief. I think for every sign I take he gets 10 more votes.
(Rod Shealy): Nonsense Jimbo, it only appears that way, the plan is working.
(Jimmy Metts): Rod the fundraising bar-b-que last Thursday really bothered me. Compared to years past it was a dismal turnout. I don’t know where most of my employee’s were, they weren’t there.
(Rod Shealy): Don’t worry so much Jimbo, all of your employees were accounted for.
(Jimmy Metts): Really?!?!?
(Rod Shealy): Yes, they were at a fundraiser for Harrison.
(Jimmy Metts): Damn it Rod stop trying to be funny!
(Rod Shealy): I wasn’t, they really were.
(Jimmy Metts): Rod what am I going to do about all of these issues that Harrison has raised? Sure I have wasted millions of dollars on a useless Accreditation. Sure I have a department with very few officers on the road to answer calls, but I have a ton of administrative people. I mean I even had to get my secretary a secretary there is so much work to do.
(Rod Shealy): Ahhhh… Jimbo, you worry too much.
(Jimmy Metts): I still think I should have gone to all of those debates and fought Harrison!
(Rod Shealy): No, I told you not to. You know he has too much information on you and can prove that everything they have said is true. Dawg gone it Jimbo, you know YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE TRUTH!
(Jimmy Metts): Ha-ha, ha (the sound of laughing) that was cute Rod. That was from that movie with Jack Nicholson.
(Rod Shealy): Jimbo, that wasn’t meant to be funny! I was telling you the truth.
(Jimmy Metts): OH. Rod just what is your plan?
(Rod Shealy): Well, you know how when you hired Timmy James the department went down the tubes. The little Hitler took over right under your nose and started handling everything behind your back and lied to you and brought in all of his Cayce people?
(Jimmy Metts): Yeah, but I had to hire him Rod. Jakie said if I didn’t the Republican party wouldn’t forgive me for ruining Beasleys re-election.
(Rod Shealy): And how little Timmy uses the Internal Affairs Division like it is his secret hit squad,
(Jimmy Metts): Rod, I told you I had to hire him.
(Rod Shealy): Jimbo, the Republican party and the voters are not going to forgive you, they never were.
(Jimmy Metts): So what’s your point?
(Rod Shealy): Well Jimbo you have things so screwed up and have tried to get so many other jobs my plan is……ahh… well….. ahhh….
(Jimmy Metts): Yeah, it is? It is what?
(Rod Shealy): Well, it is to get Harrison elected Sheriff! After all I have to live here too and I pay taxes!!!! Now go and do that teaching job in Charleston and get out of my hair.
(Rod Shealy): Click.



Times, they be a changing.

[Anonymous]

This is excellent!

[Anonymous]

So what is your name any way guest? You seem to be a true red neck dumb a@#. Where do you get the Cayce mafia from? All I can say is when you have a team that is doing a good job and works to gather, don't try to break it. Senator Knotts, Sheriff Metts, and others are doing their job. It only takes one or a few ignorant people to such as you to not understand that crime is down, infrastructure is up, and a lot of people are moving to Lexington. If Lexington County is in such a terrible shape then explain why Lexington County is the fastest grown county? Electing the opposing candidates would be a big disaster. I tell you this because the only reason Sons and Harrison is running is for vengeance not because they are the best candidate. Go back and reread my messages on these two in the other topics. It's all facts, you can check it out if you have a whim of knowledge and understanding.

[Reality]

:D Moe Joe Blow ho... I hate to burst your bubble sweetie. But, Harrison has been planning to run for Sherrif for since the last election. Not since the Sheriffs boy toy Timmy screwed up. I remembered a conversation I had years ago with him about the screw ups of the current Sherrif. He was contemplating the idea then.

Your excuse of vengenance is unfounded. What we have hear sugar is a "failure to communicate". I seem to communicate the truth and it seems to fall and deaf and dumb ears such as yours... Harrison identified these problems years ago and was struggling with leaving the force to campaign at a critical time. The Sheriffs Department screw up is what afforded him the opportunity to take a position and stand to make a positive change.

Suck it up little one.. He is here for the right reasons and the voters have all seen it and believe in his platform, hard work and what he comes to the table with. Something for US CITIZENS/VOTERS to be proud of. A Sheriff, who actually WANTS TO BE OUR SHERIFF!!!

Get your letter ready Moe blow... You and Hammer both... Clearly, your wonderful ethics would never allow you to stay and eat crow. Maybe Daddy can find you Tim and Hammer a place at the table of "the good ole boys club" AKA Gentlemans NOT club on Old Dunbar...

:twisted: JUNE8th..... Read the paper and weep.. This change is coming...

HARRISON FOR SHERIFF 2004

[Anonymous]

LET'S TALK ABOUT THE STATE PAPER. I SEE WHERE THEY HAVE ENDORSED SQUIRRELY SHIRLEY SONS. SENATOR JAKE KNOTTS IS IN FOR SURE NOW. I WONDER OUT OF ALL THE CANDIDATES THAT THE STATE PAPER HAS ENDORSED HAS ACTUALLY WON.

I AM STICKEN WITH MY VOTE FOR SENATOR KNOTTS. LOOKS LIKE SQUIRRLEY SHIRLEY NOT ONLY HAS FAILED AS A JUDGE, BUT NOW AS A POLITICIAN.

[Anonymous]

Oh my goodness! The flaring acromony! I believe a nerve has been struck.

[Anonymous]

HEY, Mo Jo, calm down buddy, you're going to blow a heart valve out there! :lol: You sure you're not Rod Shealy?

[Anonymous]

You don't even have a clue who I am. But I have been watching things very close. The problem I have is if Harrison was planning on running for a long time then why did he screw up and loose his job? Why didn't he go through with a law suite? Maybe because he was legitimately fired.

[Anonymous]

As for the Liberal State New paper endorsing people, its true they fail to predict a winner. It goes to show that we have mostly of good conservative thinkers in Lexington County. I'm voting for Jake Knotts on June 8th. Jake has been a valuable independent voice. We (Lexington County residents) have seen a booming economy, we have had more homes built, businesses continue to grow, and road improvements are up. The only thing that could happen to make the state of South Carolina better is for JAKE KNOTTS to run for GOVERNOR. Jake has the ability to work with local government, and citizens to get things done. If the nick name is Godfather, then so be it. Jake is Lexington counties favorite son.

The one thing I know that will not happen, is Sons being elected. Her liberal idiotic judgments on the bench prove that she would be a disaster to the growth of Lexington County.

[Anonymous]

Boy, this editorial has really gotten you shaken up! Relax, just remember your ONE vote counts, well that is if the majority thinks the way you do! :cry:

[Anonymous]

Tune in next time when you will hear the crusty old Moe Joe - Joe Joe say, " Hey big man! Let me hold a dollar!"

Moe Joe, don't look now but the cheese is starting to slide off your cracker.

[Anonymous]

Hold on there Moe-Joe! Before you go slamming the State newspaper there is a couple of things you need to know. First, the State has endorsed the winner of more races than it has losers. As I recall, they are pretty darn good at it! They predicted (endorsed) the first Republican (James B. Edwards) to win the Governor’s office in over 100 years. They endorsed the first Governor (Dick Riley) to win two consecutive terms. I don’t know of anyone who would accuse the State of being “liberal.” Moreover, I can not imagine ANYBODY thinking that Jake Knotts could ever be Governor. Can’t you just see it now? Jake sitting on the front steps of the State House, eating a potted meat and onion sandwich, farting, and yelling at tourists to come on up and have their picture taken with him? Every Knotts’ cousin, in-law, and red headed step-child would be running a state agency. I knew Huey Long, Huey Long was a friend of mine, and Jake Knotts ain’t no Huey Long. Jake may come across as some kind of “Kingfish” to a few hicks over in District 23, but to the rest of the state he is just a dumb ass embarrassment. Did I mention that he likes to make up stuff about himself? I still get a kick out of that “Riot Squad” thing. Everybody else knows about him, Moe-Joe. The next time you see old Jake tell him I said “hello.” Get him to tell you about what buddies me and him used to be. Do me a favor, ask him which law enforcement agency he “retired” from. Inquiring minds want to know! See you June 8th! I’ll be the one in the snazzy plaid polyester sport coat with the matching shoes and belt.

[Anonymous]

The State Paper also endorsed Beth Burns against Jake. If you did not know what the out come was I will tell you.

JAKE KNOTTS WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Just like he will on June 8, 2004 along with Sheriff Metts and Danny Frazier.

[Anonymous]

Mo Joe Blow Ho or whatever.....Ask anyone at Cayce & they will tell you they refer to Timmy as "Lil Hitler." Everyone at the sheriff's office that "Lil Hitler" recruited from Cayce when he was hired at the county were all his "yes" people. They are still his "yes" people and are in positions that require very little, if any knowledge. "Lil Hitler" has screwed over them after they thought they were coming to the county to be "big" people, in "big" positions under Timmy's lack of leadership. Tim James is a waste of space as far as I'm concerned.

[Anonymous]

Tom Elliot, You have a self esteem issue you need to work on. Jealousy will wind up killing you. I now the people in this forum I talk about very well and Jake don’t make stuff up nor does he have to. It sounds like you wish you could size up to the type of person Jake is. I really would love to meet you. You probably have never been close to Good Ol Jake. I know because you are making stuff up, it's called slander, but that's ok. He is a well respected individual, and has come from nothing to being a great leader for this state. So go chew on that shoe for a while and quite making stuff up.

[Anonymous]

Prove me wrong Moe-Joe. You can't.

[Anonymous]

The State Paper also endorsed Beth Burns against Jake. If you did not know what the out come was I will tell you.

JAKE KNOTTS WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Just like he will on June 8, 2004 along with Sheriff Metts and Danny Frazier.

Beth Burns was a democrat he faced in the general election. This is a REPUBLICAN primary. That was then, this is now.

[Avid Voter]

Though I too think the State Newspaper tends to be liberal in view, I also think that a LOT of voters are dissatisfied with those that are in office now. Some have been in too long and have became a fixture and no longer provide or care about providing the services that we expect. Others are in office for self-serving reasons and should have been gone a long time ago. Whatever the case I think that The State brought out some good points and is reflecting the attitudes of our State, which is, "it's time for change"!

[Reality]

Mo Joe:

Unfortunately, your mistake is always assuming that Harrison was fired. Harrison refused to quit.. There-in lies the problem. Since Harrison did nothing wrong and since Harrison had nothing to hide, he refused to bend and admit to something that was a fabrication from word go. Forgive me if I find the word of a known crack-ho (aka the wife of Joel Huggins) and Harrisons former supervisor a little hard to swallow. Joels ego was crushed because his wife used someone against him he felt already threatened by. Harrison saved us tax dollars by not pursing something that had no foundation to start with and taking a pro-active approach toward a poorly adminstrated situation that LCSD started to begin with. The only thing Harrison is guilty of Moe Joe is not stooping to yours or Metts level by rolling over and taking it from the rear like you want to dish out. He chose to rise above all of your BS and make a change that would benefit everyone instead of a self serving one.

Choke on it MOE JOE... It's coming. . I strongly advise you to seek the help through your LCSD Employee Assistance Program. They do have certified therapist that can help you with this transition.

HARRISON FOR SHERIFF ---

[Anonymous]

I have been a deputy for many years, a detective now, and you should know that deputies are not going to vote for Knotts even though they support Sheriff Metts. They really don't like Shirley either but would rather have her in office than Knotts. We all talk about this often among ourselves. This is a fact, even though deputies won't admit it in public.

Larry is a great guy and many of us that have worked with him respect him but we know what we got now and Larry is an uncertainty. Sheriff Metts has always treated us well. The people on here are full of S*&T or are too young to remember the hard times when Sheriff Metts stuck up for us.

It surprizes me that Larry would run against the Sheriff, but I guess he has his reasons. This is not the time for Larry, not now anyway.

By the way, there are also many of us who respect Chief James. Where else in the state is fire, EMS, and law enfocement controlled by the Sheriff? I can tell you... nowhere. The reason it is in Lexington is because of Chief James, Sheriff Metts and the confidence of County Council.

Now I guess County Council is wrong (you know it was a unanimous decision to put it all under the sheriff). Wrong just like Chief Robert Stewart, Charlie Austin, Sheriff Al Cannon in Charleston, Sheriff Coffee in Spartanburg, and the other 25 chiefs and sheriffs around the state that have chosen accreditation. In fact I think everyone is wrong.... everyone except Larry Harrision and the other fired employees that get on here and whine.

Thats all I have to say.

[Anonymous]

Amen, Brother. Get ready to be attacked though, these ass clowns don't like to have anything nice said about Metts.

[Anonymous]

No RERUN, there is no reason to attack Guest. He stated how he felt in a MATURE and RESPECTFUL manner, like an adult ( you might take it as a lesson). Guest has his opinions, we have ours. Guest stated them in a manner that is not mud slinging, or immature (like someone who all know). As I and others have stated earlier, June 8th 2004 will be the day for the CITIZENS to speak. If jimmy wins, so let it be. If Harrison wins, again, so let it be. :D


tick tick tick tick :toimonst: jimmy is going to be leaving the building.

[Anonymous]

Relax Roscoe, I am not going to attack Guest. However, I do disagree with him. I appreciate the fact that the deputies are not supporting Knotts. Why would they want a Senator who prides himself on thwarting their efforts (fixing tickets)? I'm not going to vote for him either. He is little more than a cartoon.

I admire your loyalty to Metts and the fact that you remember his past efforts. However, I will remind you that he was, and is, paid to be an advocate for his deputies. He was not acting out of the goodness of his heart, but out of the obligation to his office. And what has been the degree of his fidelity to his office as of late? He has all but abdicated to an Under Sheriff while he has been off teaching and attending grueling three week seminars are Ivy League colleges. It has become painfully obvious that he is interested in almost everything but being Sheriff of Lexington County. I am far more interested in having a Sheriff that is interested in being Sheriff than having one who is obsessed with collecting executive merit badges.

My opinion of Metts public displays is well known. I am amazed that you think the public will put up with his lewd acts and well known habit of declaring that he is the "G@$&da**n Sheriff." His , if nothing else, tacky use of county time and employees to solicit campaign money. Apparently, it is the opinion of some that there is absolutely no threshold that can be crossed that will justify the public considering an alternative.

I have never been a deputy and I never will be one. I am not an ex-employee who is "whinning." It is a constant source of amusement to me that any questioning of Metts behavior in office is assumed to be motivated by a disgruntled ex-employee. Let me make this clear. I am a disgruntled adult citizen who is going to vote for a positive change. I don't think Harrison is perfect by any means. However, even with his flaws, he is at least interested in being the Sheriff.

As for the Council's placing fire, ems, and law enforcement under the Sheriff; I think that is a mistatement. As I understand it, council hired the under sheriff to be the director of public safety. It is of interest to me that James holds two county jobs. By the way, it is not up to the council to define what the Sheriff's office will or will not consist of. The duties of the Sheriff are clearly outlined by law. The Sheriff is the Sheriff, period. The fact that council has allowed the sheriff to have some authority over the fire and ems, if indeed they have, is at best a dismal decision that should be reviewed by the voting public. It is bad enough that we have a Sheriff who has demonstrated in every way possible that he is not interested in being Sheriff, now they have turned over direction of two vital public services to him. Just when does Metts do anything as "Sheriff" of this county besides ride around with deputies and have a barbecue? I have never heard Metts make a single public statement regarding the operation of the fire service or ems. If he is involved in these services, where the hell is he?

Finally, the question of accreditation. I do not think it is worth the controversy it has caused. It is little more than a pronouncement that the Sheriff's office has met MINIMUM standards set forth by a "for profit" organization. Regardless of how prestigious you want to try to make it, CALEA is nothing more than a club. I don't care who else belongs to it. Apparently the one thing you don't need to be accredited is a functioning Sheriff. That, of course, is just my opinion. I have never heard Harrison comment on accreditation one way or the other. I think your belief that he is adamantly opposed to it is an unfounded assumption.

Trust me, Detective, there are A LOT of people who feel as I do about this election.

Only two weeks to go.........................

[Anonymous]

Detective..........I am a deputy also and agree Metts has been there for us in the past. The problem I have is the Chief. It has surprised me that Metts has turned him loose to ruin a nationally recognized department for all it's innovations and a place every cop wanted to work. Not anymore. I also have a problem with the Chief holding two county administrative positions. Both are full time jobs. It's no way he can give 100% to both jobs. Both jobs are a full time, 24/7 job. Sheriff has nothing to do with fire & ems. James is holding to commissions as Director or Public Safety & Chief Deputy. Dir. of Public Safety was a full time job for Chuck Whitehead 10 years ago, it's without a doubt, a full time job now. It all makes James out to be some type of super human lawman, fireman, ems person who can't handle the day to day operations at the sheriff's office without firing somebody or asking for their resignation. In the past 10 years there has been a complete turn-over of deputies. The only people left, who have been there the longest: Col. Seboe, Maj. Harris, Maj. Paavel, Rowe, Ward, Anderson, & Heaitley. There maybe some I overlooked, but these people, I know , have been at the sheriff's office for 20 years or more. The remainder of the 450+ employees have been recycled over the past 10 years. That seems like a large turn over. Granted few have retired & stayed on, but more have retired & moved on. More would have stayed on if Lewis McCarty was Chief Deputy. James has done nothing to influence the long timers to stay on. He wants his own people, that are loyal to him, not Metts, so he can train them the way he wants, not the way Metts wants, & Metts has let him do it, that is if Metts even realizes what James is doing. Be careful Detective. I miss the good old days.

[Anonymous]

I said it before and I'll say it again. The fish rots from the head down. Things ain't gonna change until you change them. Harrison WILL BE Sheriff.

[Anonymous]

Has anyone heard that if the sheriff wins, that james will be moved out from the sheriffs dept. and will take on dir. of public safety full time. With that move the new number two man in the sheriffs dept. will be the w. cola magistrate. I have heard this from a few people in and outside the sheriffs dept. just wondering if anyone else has heard this.

[Anonymous]

Who is the West Columbia magistrate?

[Anonymous]

Lucas

[Anonymous]

Can I ask what is it that the Director position that James is supposed to be doing? I mean job description wise! Also, what qualified him for that position and what type of quality and actual results has come from him being in this position? No disparraging remarks. Just simple facts please.

Thanks. :lol: We are getting really close to the election and we need to get some of these facts addressed in order to make really informed votes.

[Anonymous]

Was the Director's job ever posted? I think I am as qualifies as timmie. Why didn't the council open the job up to everybody?

[Anonymous]

Little Jake....Tell me more!!!! :razz:

[Anonymous]

I wonder which one of Jake' s relatives will get Lucas' spot.

[Anonymous]

Who is exactly the MAFIA? javascript:emoticon(':(') Could someone please enlighten me on this situation? :lol:

[Anonymous]

Who is exactly the MAFIA? :(') Could someone please enlighten me on this situation? :lol:

[Anonymous]

Is anyone there? :roll:

[Anonymous]

Can I ask what is it that the Director position that James is supposed to be doing? I mean job description wise! Also, what qualified him for that position and what type of quality and actual results has come from him being in this position? No disparraging remarks. Just simple facts please.

No Doubt I couldn't agree more. I have wondered also since I learned of this under the carpet appointment just what he is suppose to be doing. I can't fathom being the #2 man in one of the largest Sheriff's Departments in the state AND also having any amount of responsibility for the entire county's Public Safety Department with over 200+ employees. Don't forget the Public Safety umbrella includes not only EMS and Fire Service but Communications and Office of Emergency Management as well. I do know there is an empty 5th floor office at the administration building that is his. That he only stops by from time to time. I do know that there is already a lower moral amoung those who actually do run those aforementioned departments whether they would tell you or not. I also wonder how does being a lifetime law officer qualify him for running EMS, Communications or Emergency Management?

From what I can gather unofficially by just keeping my ear to the ground with the contacts I have is that there is ALOT of 9/11 monies for anti-terrorism / WMD activities that were or are available to the public safety sector. (i.e. EMS, FIRE, Communications) From my vantage point it seems that with this "appointment", all of this money is available to the Sheriff's Department now with this new "combined" position.

I believe that some of you, who have the time, resources and interest to do so, should look into this deeper. It's the impression I've gotten from others that this is just another way for Metts to get his hands on MORE money for pomp and circumstance rather than improving the quality of Law Enforcement serving Lexington County.

[Anonymous]

Was the Director's job ever posted? I think I am as qualifies as timmie. Why didn't the council open the job up to everybody?

It's a job I would have applied for as well. Wouldn't think I stood a chance, but as far as knowing how the Public Safety Department works for the county, would have beat little Timmy hands down. Bottomline is;
No, I do not think it was posted. See my previous post.

I can tell you this....from those I know in public safety, they don't want him either.

[Anonymous]

Does anybody know who (on Council) put forward the idea that James be appointed Director. I know it can be looked up, but I'm a little lazy and I would put on here anyway. I think the way the whole appointment was handled is a scandal waiting to happen. I want to do everything I can to help it along. What can I do?

[Anonymous]

New Guest, that is quite a lot of information. What concerns me about what you are saying is that with an already over inflated budget of 60% in the last 5 years due to Metts and his misappropriation of funds. And with James being one of Metts appointed "Pets" on his "Team", I fear that the monies/funding that you mentioned are likely to be misused and wasted instead of allocated towards much needed Deputies on our roads, up to date equipment for our Deputies, Educational Programs for our Community and especially Pro-Active Programs for our Youth.

There seems to be so much NEEDED improvements for our Deputies that this kind of funding could be used to assist them with and appears to be set to do that very thing. Yet, I am overwhelmed with the wastefulness and the laspe in logic that Metts and James when using such funds.

After the disaster of 911, you would think that one would take those funds and use them as cost efficently and wisely as possible. Allocating them to much needed programs, training and additional staffing for our Police Force. Yet no improvements, and worse in our "Growing Community", we clearly are lacking the coverage needed in order to maintain timely response calls and safe harbor for the citizens.

A vacant office in the Court House, the blunders that has taken place in this is already ridiculous, yet to add to the mess, we are going to place a furnished office for James there. Why can't he be the "Director" in one office? Why the wastefulness of another office? Does he have staff in this building? If so, why? Who is paying that income?

If the was never posted, and no one with better qualifications was considered in house, I would have to ask what the protocol is Departmentally for internal/external job postings. If there is a violation in the way this position was created and posted or not posted, I would certainly point that out.

There seems to be A LOT wrong here. This type of mismanagment, lack of knowledge and lack of reporting properly of funding will snowball eventually. If we do not proactively do something to take control over this budget and spending our taxes will continue to rise. Metts needs to be accountable for his actions. To date, I have not seen the first thing that says that he is taking ownership of this problem or identifying solutions to fix it.

We are less than two weeks away and I have no more answers about Metts than I did 6 months ago. You would think that these issues were important enough to address. Yet all we receive is silence and no answers.

We are the "God DANG VOTERS of Lexington County" and we deserve some much needed answers.. We've been to the Library, to Metts himself, to the County and NOTHING... Someone has to take responsibility for this.

I don't plan to sit around 4 more years and watch all of the unused funding get lost and wasted. I want someone who will use it the way it was designated. TO ASSIST OUR DEPUTIES IN "ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING COMMUNITIES IN OUR STATE".

Harrison is my choice for Sheriff 2004!! At least he has some solutions to an ever growing problem internally in our Sheriffs Department starting at the head and going down...

I would appreciate some answers if anyone has anything to share. But, so far, it looks like the majority of us are still confused as to why this has happened and no one has pulled the reins in yet.

JUNE 8th...

[Anonymous]

I don't know if Harrison is the answer or not. I don't think Harrison would be running for sheriff if McCarty was still there. Matter of fact, Harrison would still be with the sheriff's office if McCarty was still there. As well as a lot of other people. All of the bitching on all these posts concerning the sheriffs office, Metts, James, EMS, fire service satred after McCarty retired. I am telling you James created all these problems.
James is the reason Metts has opposition;
James is the reason morale is down;
James is the reason budget is screwed up;
James is the reason so many good officers have resigned or quit;
James is the reason cases are not being investigated fully;
James is the reason old unsolved cases are no longer active;
James is the reason Metts is getting all this bad publicity.
James is capitalizing on all the good Metts did for the sheriffs office and manipulating & organizing the office to suit his needs & wants.
If Metts is defeated, he can blame it on James.

[Anonymous]

Jimmy the Crotch has no one to blame but himself. That's who the voters are going to hold accountable.

[Anonymous]

New Guest, that is quite a lot of information. What concerns me about what you are saying is that with an already over inflated budget of 60% in the last 5 years due to Metts and his misappropriation of funds. And with James being one of Metts appointed "Pets" on his "Team", I fear that the monies/funding that you mentioned are likely to be misused and wasted instead of allocated towards much needed Deputies on our roads, up to date equipment for our Deputies, Educational Programs for our Community and especially Pro-Active Programs for our Youth.

There seems to be so much NEEDED improvements for our Deputies that this kind of funding could be used to assist them with and appears to be set to do that very thing. Yet, I am overwhelmed with the wastefulness and the laspe in logic that Metts and James when using such funds.


Let me start by clarifying that I wasn't implying the Sheriff's Department would get any and all monies available in the "scheme" I proposed. However with James having been appointed in that position thus officially/unofficially placing the rest of Lexington County Public Safety under the Sheriff's Department. That would make ALL 9/11-WMD funds which are earmarked for "first responders" AVAILABLE to the Sheriff.

I agree that there is so much need within the LCSD. I agree that there should be alot of reorganization. I agree with Harrison for Sheriff. However let it be known that this federal money I am speaking of should not be siphoned into the coffers of the sheriff. If the LCSD qualifies for federal money, they will/should get their share. However they should not have the opportunity or ability to put their hands into the pot of the other first responders who would also be first on scene to any terrorist/WMD or even natural disaster. Remember FDNY lost far more personnel than NYPD did. I in no means am saying any one agency is more or less important that the other. They all have a specific job to do in times of emergencies. I am saying that if federal funds are earmarked say for Emergency Management or Fire protection or EMS enhancement in some way related to terrorism, then those folks are the ones who should receive the funds.

As a LCSD investigator pointed out in another thread, how many counties in SC have a system set up where the Sheriff's Office is "over" EMS and Fire? As he so eloquently stated....Not one! You have to wonder why is that? I am deeply troubled by this new setup in our public safety sector. Effectively Sheriff Metts has his paws in every public safety agency in the county. The LCSD has enough to worry about without the added burden of EMS, Fire, etc. Each agency is distinctly different from the other. From their mission down to management structure and personnel. How does having everyone under the Sheriff's Dept. benefit the county? Ever since Mr. Whitehead retired some 10-12 years ago, I have always felt the Director's job should have been filled. It is a needed position. However it should not fall under the umbrella of the Sheriff's Department by any means. By state law, the Sheriff has alot of power and control and opportunity for mismangement as evidenced from the posts across this website. Should a Sheriff be responsible for your paramedics? Should a Sheriff decide where to build fire stations?

There is the rumor/possibility that James is positioning himself for something else should Harrison win the election. Why is county council looking after his future if that be the case? The job still should have been posted with consideration given to both inside and outside candidates. Why was it handed to James on a silver platter?

I know there is alot of innuendo and conspiracy theories on this board, from extra-maritial affairs to the actual cost of accredidation. However this topic here merits alot of concern as it is a done deal under the current administration and county council. It is a endeavour which should be closely watched and scrutinized.

[Anonymous]

Interesting that you pointed out the information regarding the Fire and EMS Workers. I agree. Having worked in Business management for mulitple years, I concur with the argument that they should not be placed under the same entity. This does create quite a conflict of interest and should be heavily looked into.

First yourself what qualifies a Sheriff or a Timmy to facilitate over the Fire and EMS departments. My personal opinion is that you should have a "Specialist" in place for each of these functions. One that is both dedicated and qualified to oversee.

I don't believe County Council truly understands the ramification of placing someone inexperienced in these areas in a position of such authority. It allows for quite a bit of human error and mismanagement at it's best.

For that matter, if this is how they proposed to fill such a position. Then us as Voters should have the right to vote people in office to fill these positions.

We have an election for the Sheriff. Why not for a Director of EMS and FIRE? At least we could review their qualifications and allow those qualified an opportunity to run for the position fairly. The way it is currently being handled makes for even more poor morale within the Department, as Metts appears to feel that no one is qualifed better than James. Unfortunately, he never asked to see anyone elses qualifications now did he?

[Anonymous]

Is anyone here concerned about what is going on in the court system in Lexington County? And guess what!! Timmy is right in the middle of it. I don't see how he does so many jobs!! As far as Lucas is concerned...if he were to leave (which I seriously doubt) the main man whose father is on Lexington County Town Council would step right into the Chief Magistrate position. Oh yeah, and they even created a new job and title for Mr. B. Jeffcoat....Assistant Chief Magistrate. I wonder who has stepped right into the position of Chief Court Adminstrator? Hmmm :shock: [/b]

[Anonymous]

New Guest.....If Harrison is elected sheriff, I can assure you Timmy will be looking for a job. He will be the full time Dir. of Public Safety. Timmy wants to be county administrator. I would bet the ranch that one week after Timmy is hired as county administrator people we will be saying how much they miss Art Brooks; I wish Art had never retired; What will happen to Lexington Co. now; God I truly love Art; PLEASE ART, COME BACK. WE MISS YOU. PLEASE DON'T LEAVE US IN THE HANDS OF "LIL HITLER." WE WILL TRIPLE YOUR SALARY. PLEASE COME HOME TO WHERE YOU BELONG.

I promise it will be that bad. Timmy is out for Timmy, no one else. From all the deputies I have spoken with, they want him out of there. As far as they are concern, Timmy can screw over EMS/FIRE all he wants, but leave them alone & let them do their jobs without having to worry about administration breathing down their necks.

You mentioned extra marital affairs? Not everyone has been caught, Timmy included. He needs to clean his own backyard as well as his "yes" men and his so called "internal affairs" squad.

The badge can get you all you want. Then they can get your badge.

If Metts looses the election, Tim James is to blame. So much has gone on and still going on at the department that Metts has absolutely no clue. James has run the show the way he sees fit, then covered his ass or placed the blame on someone else when Metts is looking for reasons why things have been done the way they were & why decisions were made and punishment past without his knowledge or consideration. Metts needs to take James down a notch or two.

[Anonymous]

First, let me say that my family is in no way apart of a MAFIA. And since there are so many questions about my family on this site let me set a few of you straight. My whole family was born and raised here, in Lexington County South Carolina. That is something I am very proud of. Yes we know alot of people. But thats because we are not afaid to get out and meet new people and be friendly, speak to people in the grocery store or gas station. Get with it people thats called Southern Hospitality.

1. My Father does not fix tickets. If he doesn't fix them for his on children, I can gaurantee he doesn't fix them for anyone else. Let me know if you find a person (with a real name) that he has fixed a ticket for. I pay all of my traffic violations and I assure you if I expected him to talk to an officer or judge for me he would only ask them to make me pay more! (It's all about learning your lesson.)

2. Lets talk about all the good things he does for the community. If you really new him you would already know, but since you are to scared or stupid to call him up or ask him his opinion on the issues, I will try to clue you in as much as I can. Try to keep up!

3.He has helped senior citens in the county pay their taxes that were about to loose there homes at the tax sale. Homes they had worked all their life for. He has done that several years in a row.

4.He sponsors baseball and soccer teams, started his own honor roll rewards for all the kids in his district to include skating, fishing and hockey games. He has been doing this for 10 years.

5.He has be instramental in getting several senior citzens centers and recreational facilities for lexington county. Not to mention the grants to widen Highway 302 and Platt Spings Road.

6.He volunteers to cook and raise money for people in the community whos lifes have been shattered by tadgedy. Most are people he doesn't even know. (He's been doing this since I was very young.)

7.He is always available to anyone in the community, or state for that matter, that has a problem. He may not aways give you the answer you want to hear but you will definately get the truth. But remember you have to tell him your real name and the real problem.

8.He gets the law enforcement officers vest, boats and grant money. He gets fireservice computers and grant money. He does not waste money, he is very thrifty with the tax payers dollars. He works at the State House until 2 or three oclock in the moring sometimes just to balance the budget or debate an issue. (So now you know, all of the good legislators stay late until the job is done. Most people don't know that!)

If you want to find out what he is all about, ask him, he is not going to bite you. He is just a regular guy that LOVES to help people. His voting record at the state house is another way to get the real truth about the issues. Most people do not keep up with how their elected officals vote, but YOU need to! If you don't know how they vote or if they vote how do you know if they are representing you the way you want them too. Forget all the back stabbing and slander. GET TO THE REAL FACTS! JAKE KNOTTS DOES ALOT OF GOOD THINGS FOR LEXINGTON COUNTY AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA!

Nikki Knotts Rodgers






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[Anonymous]

It is pretty obvious from the posts that Timmy James is not like by the people at the sheriff's department or by those at Fire and EMS. Only liked by a select few "yes men".

There is one sure fire way to deal with the situation, vote for Larry Harrison on June 8th!

It is safe to say that Larry Harrison is not going to keep Timmy James around. If James doesn't have a job at the sheriff's department, he also will not have one as head of EMS and Fire service.

An easy fix, deputies, EMS and firemen, have all of your friends, families and anyone you can talk to go out and vote for Harrison on June 8th.

You life as you know it will be much improved. If you don't, you get what you deserved, another 4 years of hell.

[Anonymous]

Whew! It’s good to be out of all that sulphur and brimstone. Just let me knock a little of the dirt off this old plaid sport coat and get all comfy and cozy up here on the old headstone. I know dead men are not supposed to wear plaid, but I always did love being a snazzy dresser.

You have to be careful of what you ask for, you know? You just never can tell when some old ghost from the past might just kick a little dirt off, sit up straight, and start answering you questions. You want to know about old Jake? Well, I am your man. Jake and I were really tight way back when. Way back when Jake was a real Democrat. There is no way he could forget me! Just ask him about his political soul mate Tom Elliot. He’ll probably turn as white as, well, as white as a ghost. Tell him I said “hello.”

Lookie here! Lookie here! Jake’s done gone and got hissself elected to the state senate and published a bio in the Legislative Manual. You did say I could use it as a reference didn’t you? My goodness, reading this thing I am surprised that old Jake didn’t go ahead and claim that he was the one who shot Dillenger, solved the Lindburgh kidnapping case, and was Director of the CIA! It would have fit right in with this stuff.

The first thing I see here is that Jake got two Associates degrees in the same subject from two different schools in two years. There’s no disputing that Jake is a scholar. That Rhodes scholarship invite must have got lost in the mail. Then again, Jake tends to like to take new credit for doing the same old thing over and over.

Jake worked for the Columbia Police Department from 1968 to 1975. By my count that is seven years. Jake boasts that he held every single position in law enforcement. I think Jake miscounted on that one. Mathematics never was his strong suit. Riot squad? Man that term takes me back. When’s the last time you heard anybody refer to a Riot squad? Wasn’t really much of a big deal even then. Anybody who could wear a helmet and could carry one of those big old batons was on the thing. The plain old fact is that Jake’s career at the CPD was nothing more than typical.

In 1976 Jake went to work for the Drug Enforcement Administration. At least that what his little bio says, or that’s sure the impression he would like for you to have. Comes as real news to me. All this time I thought he was working for Richard Harpootlian in 1976. But it says right here, in black and white, “Drug Enforcement Admin., 1976.” This not only comes as a surprise to me, but the DEA too! They’ve never heard of him. Best ax Jake about this when you see him. Them federal people take a dim view of impersonators. Jake was never qualified to hold a federal law enforcement job. He wasn’t qualified then and he ain’t qualified now. I wonder why he would want you to think he was a DEA Agent? Ax him that question, too.

You have to hand it to Jake. In 1976 and 1977 he was ringing the bell. He went to two FBI Prosecutor’s Schools and the FBI National Academy (Class 111 if anybody wants to look it up). The FBI ain’t offered those Prosecutor’s schools (they only lasted a couple of weeks anyway) for about a quarter of a century. All it took to do all three was a total of four months. Well, there was all that hand holding he did with Mr. Harpootlian. You see, in 1976-77, Jake was not only a red hot Democrat; he was Mr. Harpootlian’s right hand boy. Anything Dickie wanted, Jake could not do fast enough. It was Harpootlian that fixed up Jake with his FBI certificates. One thing you can say for Harpootlian, he knew how to take of a lackey.

There is no doubt about it. In 1977, 27 years ago, Jake was well on his way to becoming Mr. Law Enforcement. He wasn’t just an investigator; he was the Chief Investigator…well, there were one or two others. Like everything else about Jake, that Chief stuff sounds like a whole lot more than it was. But ya know, there is something odd about this. Jake is chugging along like a mighty engine and then…..nothing. It just stops. No more DEA, no more FBI, no more anything. What happened? Well, the truth is that I happened. You see Jake is not like little Boom Boom. Jake decided to bite the hand that fed him. Well, why don’t you ax Jake why Harpootlian fired him? It will not doubt sound better coming from him than from anybody else who was around at the time. It sure put an end to Jake’s dream of running against Sheriff Metts. You ought to ax him about that, too. If I were Sheriff Metts, I wouldn’t feel too comfortable around Jake the Snake. Jake has a little problem with the loyalty thing. Now this happened around, as I recall, 1982. That would give Jake a total of 14 years experience as a law enforcement officer. For the past 22 years, Jake hasn’t been anything close to a real cop. He just goes around babbling about “every position in law enforcement” and hoping that you will fall for it.

He was a deputy coroner. That’s not a cop. That’s a guy that helps the hearse driver back up a driveway to pick up a stiff. The UPS man is closer to being a cop than a deputy coroner.

Director of Corporate Security! That’s a laugh. It’s just like that “Chief Investigator” thing he throws around. He and a couple of other losers went around shaking doors to make sure they were locked. He would like for you to think he was some kind of executive. He wasn’t.

You have to ax yourself, or better yet, ax Jake; how come not one single law enforcement agency would hire him for the past 22 years?

Now you have to give Jake his due. He does know how to shoot a pistol and it looms large in his legislative bio. In 1977 Jake got a Masters in Firearms from the FBI (or Richard Harpootlian, depending on how you look at it). These days, nobody knows what a Masters in Firearms is. They are certainly puzzled by such a thing at the FBI. Then again, we shouldn’t be too critical on this one. It was almost thirty years ago. That Prosecutor’s School has been as dead as I am for over a quarter of a century. You really can’t be too surprised that nobody at the FBI Academy knows what the hell you are talking about when you ax about this stuff. They look at you kind of like you just ax where the Riot Squad is.

What have we here? “Firearms Instructor, SLED, 1989.” Sounds like he taught SLED Agents how to shoot in 1989 doesn’t it? He didn’t. He has never been employed by SLED and he has never taught SLED agents how to do anything. Why would he want to leave that impression? Why don’t you ax him?

In 1996, Jake got certified as a Concealed Weapons Permit Firearms Instructor. Well, I think we can all agree that Jake knows which end the bullet comes out of. Other than that, like everything else he has done, all you can say is “so what.”

Jake is either a fake or out of date or never was. Regardless of how humble Mrs. Sons background may be, at least it is honest.

Retired law enforcement officer? From where? Who pays his pension. Why don’t you ax him. If you are really curious about why he would want to have a ticket fixed, then read this stuff again. It should start to dawn on you.

Well, time to return to the crypt for awhile. Tell Jake that old Tom will be around from time to time to check up on him. Thank goodness plaid polyester never goes out of style…………………….

[Anonymous]

VOTE FOR JAKE KNOTTS JUNE 8, 2004. And Nikki, you do have a wonderful father that does alot of good that goes un-noticed. I am very proud to know your father and very thinkful for what he does for the Lexington County citizens and the State of South Carolina. [/b]

[Anonymous]

Nikki What did he do for Cameron Neal. What ever happened to those CDV and other charges (weren't they federal) that shut down fantasy homes? I read jakes name in the paper but can't remember what the article said about him and Cameron. Please refresh my memory with you "objective opinion.

[Anonymous]

I see the double headed coin is rearing its ugly head again.

Reality quotes:

"Forgive me if I find the word of a known crack-ho (aka the wife of Joel Huggins) and Harrisons former supervisor a little hard to swallow"

Now, I told you folks that the wife Harrison was banging was treated for coke addiction. If you have an inside track at the Babtist, just check. Also, check the LCSD jail and ask for any person that showed an address of 428 S. Lake Drive as an employment address. That was the coke dealers place of employment, which was owned by the same "crack-ho" that reality refers to.

See, at lot of people don't want this info out. I would imagine Harrison or Metts would not want it out. As I said before, I have no stake in this. I live and work in Richland. But lets not call a turd a diamond if it smells like s@!t.

Looks like reality just confirmed what everyone else was calling BS. I have given you everything you need to verify every bit of this. Lets see, wasn't Larry H the Sargeant over narcotics? Hmmmmmmm. This guy wasn't busted till larry left? The "crack-ho" was addicted to cocaine and larry was there best friend? Hmmmmmmmmmmmm

[Anonymous]

The cameron neal fiasco was definetly when ole jake put foot into mouth. Thats when he said "pushin' and shovin' ain't domestic violence, thats just being married." Good lord, how much more of and idiot does this man have to show everyone he is. Go to any search engine and type in his name. See all of the "hits?" Then, go read them. It's like deliverance all over. And the other screen name who said most cops don't care for him; that's true as true gets. No self respecting cop wants his name attached to anything with numb nuts even close to it.

I would not trust that man any further than I could throw his fat ass, which ain't far!

[Anonymous]

Our Buddy, James "Jimmy" (?) Dean", says:

"See, at lot of people don't want this info out. I would imagine Harrison or Metts would not want it out."

I take from this then that Brazelle does want it out! Hmmmmm, there goes all that Christian ethic that Brazelle "talks" about.

June 8th, Metts is going to teach both these boys a lesson! :finga:

[Anonymous]

Hey, Jimmy Brazelle is a first rate idiot. Who would run on the platform, "I don't know whats wrong, but I'LL be fixin' it, should I find it, should I get elected. "

People that overly tout religion usually have a hidden agenda. My guess is Brazelle does too. After all, DNR ran his bumpkin ass off for night hunting. Nothing like having a candidate who commits a crime every now and then.

[Anonymous]

Obviously this bears repeating:

]What is it that the Director position that James is supposed to be doing? Job description wise! Also, what qualified him for that position and what type of quality and actual results has come from him being in this position? No disparraging remarks. Just simple facts please. [/color] :???:

FOCUS PEOPLE!!!

[Anonymous]

Ok people - I want to know - What is the LIST of people who are IN THE LEXINGTON COUNTY MAFIA - inquiring minds want to know......

[Anonymous]

I see the double headed coin is rearing its ugly head again.

Reality quotes:

"Forgive me if I find the word of a known crack-ho (aka the wife of Joel Huggins) and Harrisons former supervisor a little hard to swallow"

Now, I told you folks that the wife Harrison was banging was treated for coke addiction. If you have an inside track at the Babtist, just check. Also, check the LCSD jail and ask for any person that showed an address of 428 S. Lake Drive as an employment address. That was the coke dealers place of employment, which was owned by the same "crack-ho" that reality refers to.

See, at lot of people don't want this info out. I would imagine Harrison or Metts would not want it out. As I said before, I have no stake in this. I live and work in Richland. But lets not call a turd a diamond if it smells like s@!t.

Looks like reality just confirmed what everyone else was calling BS. I have given you everything you need to verify every bit of this. Lets see, wasn't Larry H the Sargeant over narcotics? Hmmmmmmm. This guy wasn't busted till larry left? The "crack-ho" was addicted to cocaine and larry was there best friend? Hmmmmmmmmmmmm

Oh my goodness! a person with inside information! Why didn't you call someone? Why didn't you do something before it was evident that Metts is going to be defeated? What to do? What to do?

[Anonymous]

Ok people - I want to know - What is the LIST of people who are IN THE LEXINGTON COUNTY MAFIA - inquiring minds want to know......

Do your own homework, dear. If you don't know it won't help you to be told.

[Reality]

:twisted: I see James Dean.. Aka Mo Blow, Hammer or whomever your identity crisis has turned you into today has decided to take something and spin or twist it to suit you.

Bottom line JD. Harrison has a stellar record and promising future in Law Enforcement. He has the knowledge, motivation and drive to make a good Sheriff. He is the better candidate of the ones named on the ballot.

He will make a good Sheriff and honestly, you have no dog in this fight living in Richland County. My suggestion, take your bone, go back under your porch and chew on it until the election is over. Your blowing smoke and were all wearing mask to see right through it and YOU! :twisted:

[Anonymous]

Congratulations to Harrison! The article in this mornings Neighbors Section of the State Paper shows that he is head and shoulders above his opponents. Another day closer.................

[Anonymous]

WHO is the mafia?

[Anonymous]

Ok people - I want to know - What is the LIST of people who are IN THE LEXINGTON COUNTY MAFIA - inquiring minds want to know......

Do your own homework, dear. If you don't know it won't help you to be told.

[Anonymous]

If there is a Lexington County Mafia, do you think they know where hofia's body is buried?

Many who claim that there is a Lexington County Mafia, sounds to be very jealous of those who have worked hard for their postions and are not affriad trying new idea in order for the county to move in a forward direction.

[Anonymous]

You have to be Jake! It is HOFFA you hick! The LEXINGTON MAFIA has nothing to do with anything requiring organizational skills; just bad haircuts, mustard based stains, and an indifferent attitude toward the Governor bringing in pigs and leaving pig crap all over the State House.

[Anonymous]

You still sound very jealous ASS CLOWN.

What is the your problem? Did you not get invited to one of their BBQ'S.

It is o.k., there are people that you can talk to and even group therapy that you can attend to assit you with your social skills. If you do not want to talk with anyone in person, just keep looking in the mirror in your home and say, over and over, that one day you can be a winner too and that people really do like you. NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To me Soprano, you will always be an ASS CLOWN.

[Anonymous]

PEOPLE ARE SCARED TO NAME THE NAMES OF THE MAFIA - why are you so worried??? Isn't there ANYONE that has the GUTS to do it?

[Anonymous]

At least I wasn't in the paper this morning pointing out that the Governor doesn't know what makes a pig take a dump. MAFIA? You flatter that bunch. It's more like a bad episode of the Dukes of Hazard. Have another plate of chicken bog and try to muscle somebody else into answering you. Preferably somebody named Elmer or Earl.

[Anonymous]

Soprano - of course I know who you are - should we tell everyone that you are in law enforcement? As far as your reference to the Lexington County Mafia - most of the names I have seen all over this site that are 'linked' to the group are pretty impressive people with great educational credentials - so suck it up and take it like a man - winners win and losers WHINE.

[Anonymous]

Since I am not in law enforcement, be my guest!

[Anonymous]

Hey Soprano, have you began your little therapy yet? It is o.k. if you are not well like by this so called Lexington County Mafia. Just keep saying "maybe one day I can be a winner too".

[Anonymous]

Hey guest! Have you finished your GED yet?

[Anonymous]

Soprano - where are the mafia members? Law enforcement? Law? County government? Are the voices in your head telling you? WHERE???

[Anonymous]

Go back to your single-wide and fry something. As for therapy, you seem to have a deep emotional investment in finding out who these people are. I may or may not know, but I am not going to tell you. It too much fun reading your redneck insults.

[Anonymous]

Soprano, you are getting off track from your therapy. Stand in front of the mirror and chant 100 times, "I am somebody", "people really do like me for who I am", "I can be a winner and Not a whinner". And if that does not work for you, then you just might have to go form your own Lexington County Loosers Mafia club.

[Anonymous]

MAYBE TIMMY IS EXPECTING JIMMY TO LOSE. MAYBE THAT IS WHY HE IS NOW PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR AND CHIEF, SO HE WILL STILL HAVE A JOB WHEN IT IS ALL OVER