Now all of a sudden I'm getting novels sent to me from Fire Fighters in the hopes I'll put them up as a Post.
Nope, you'll have to sift through the multitude of Posts I have up daily and see where these comments are. I will say however, they are forever long going on and on about these guys being hero's.
Quite frankly, they make me sick. They admit to using the death of one Fire Fighter to advertise and use his name to raise funds. They tell me I'm going to hell and they can't wait to see me there. They also threaten my life, hoping it will come sooner than later.
Sadly, they don't realize my hits are so far over the top, they can't control me like the Daily Times. I put out the facts and truth and these guys are furious! They dare me to show up at Grand Openings, hoping they will scare me away.
I simply replied that this new Fire Station is probably more mine than it is theirs. Most Fire Fighters don't live in the City and or pay taxes in the City. I do own property in the City and I do pay CORPORATE taxes, not residential.
That being said, you better believe I'll be at the Grand Opening and like I said, I'd like to see just ONE of you SOB's try and stop me from being there.
Knowing Barrie Tilghman as well as I do, I'm sure she's going to attempt to design a way to get a Peace Order against me like they did at the Zoo. It's all about who you know, right Barrie?
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Whatever...you are "touched" IMO
ReplyDeleteIn no way have I threatened you. I dont deal in threats...I deal in facts...ask anyone who knows me, which you dont by the way...And, IMO, you are going to Hell for how you treat others. I also told you I'd be there looking forward to your arrival, so tell the whole story...I have the same exact right to my opinion as you do...get over yourself.
I did say we "used" Mike's name as part of a Memorial Scholarship Fund...That to honor the momory of our fallen brother..."honor"...now there's a word you would know nothing about...you'd probably have to hit spell check to write it...so again, tell the whole story.
Complete uselessness...that's what you and your site are...
what an ass i am for even reading it in the first place...DEE DEE DEE...
U still come don't you? You can't help it, you have to, it's addictive. Kind of like my Pepsi in the morning..... or your coffee in the morning. I am sure Joe knows who every single one of you are and is just waiting to show the rest of us. And the "I deal in facts" comment. No you don't. You claim this site is useless, not to me. So now you are putting words in my mouth. Don't do that. You didn't like it, neither do I.
ReplyDeleteNot to be picky about this but....
ReplyDeleteIn the second (I believe) paragraph, it is "heroes," not "hero's." An apostrophe is never used to indicate a plural noun. An apostrophe is only used to indicate possession or contraction.
FYI
Damn that Spell Check!
ReplyDeleteSpell check would not have caught it anyway. "Hero's" is grammatically correct in a sentence such as: "The hero's coat..," since you are showing the possesive of the sigular noun 'hero.' "Heroes" is the plural noun representing more than one "hero." If we were talking about all of their coats (to continue the example from above) you would use "heroes'" as the plural possesive.
ReplyDeletePicky, I know, but I teach this to my students (and my own children) all the time and always feel the need to point out mistakes.
One of the little things in the world that is very important to me. I'm not trying to beat the point to death...
i cant believe you joe, you are a ass and you dont know what it is like to have honor or have respect, why dont you just step up to the plate and be a man, you bash the fire dept and you bash other things on this website you dont know nothing about you got to watch your self one day you wont be lucky when something happens to you and we come out for your ass
ReplyDeleteBeing that YOU seem to be the expert in Fire Fighting, you're obviously a Fire Fighter. Once again people can see just who you people are and how you'll act.
ReplyDeleteComents are here for a healthy debate. Try it some time, you might actually like it.
Not to be picky about this either but...
ReplyDeleteratchief said...
...That to honor the momory of our fallen brother..
I believe that would be "memory"...lmao
ratchief said...
what an ass i am for even reading it in the first place...DEE DEE DEE...
gotta agree with you there...you certainly are...lmao
anonymous said...
you bash the fire dept and you bash other things on this website you dont know nothing...lmao
It's easy to spot the firefighters posts as they can't spell and their use of cuss words and double negatives shows their obvious lack of education.
What kind of id is ratchief anyhow; do you look like a rat or are you one?
Smokey
What is your problem with the Salisbury firefighter's naming a scholarship fund after a true hero who died in Iraq saving someone's life? I think it's a fine tribute to a brave young man who for reasons only God knows was taken from this Earth way too soon. It is being done with the full support of his family, and not a dime of the money raised went to the construction of the new firehouse you so hate. It is a small but worthy legacy for Mike.
ReplyDeleteAnd here you go again, trying to slam local firefighters over the stupidest of stuff. Again, I'm sure these inflamatory stories increase your hit count, but at what cost to the community? You certainly have your right to not like the new firehouse and to speak out about it, but here's a RED NET ALERT for you. The Salisbury firefighters didn't pick that location either, whether it is good or it bad. Their EMPLOYER did. But that is where they are going to work out from for the forseeable future, love it or hate it. It is not their fault that it cost 10 million bucks to put it up. Old Station 16, as nostolgic as a place it is, was way, way overdue to be replaced.
And I am definitely not here to "be in the spotlight on Sbynews". And as I've said before, I have no doubt that alot of your anonymous posts here are not Salisbury firefighters or firefighters at all. There are people in this world that just enjoy sturring shit, just to see who it lands on.
Smokey you gotta understand the rat. See he aint got no college education. In the department a college education is more important than pratical experience. And see the Rat was probably tired when he wrote that shit, See the rat has to work a few jobs outside of the department like the rest of us just to get buy. So quit being a peckerhead and give the rat a break.
ReplyDeleteRat Chief, c'mon man, I know you are smarter than to get wrapped up in this fodder - I know it is incredibly difficult to stand by and let others bash our beautiful profession - I know it makes your blood boil to have someone who did not know Mike speak of him in any way, shape or form – I know it angers you to have Lorenzo belittled with inflammatory uttering – I know these things because I am right in the middle with you, even though there are some of our “brothers” who would believe me to possess less worth than an old dish rag (thanks for the niceties on TWD as few weeks back btw) – but the simple fact remains than those who know, know, and those who do not are pert-near (Eastern Shore term) impossible to educate
ReplyDeleteLet these jackasses continue to spew venom and hatred from both sides – the outsiders who do are nothing more than spineless night-crawlers – the insiders who do are simply an example of the nature of the beast – you know as well as I that either of us would burn the ears completely off our heads to save one of these imbeciles – always remember, our Brotherhood is not a fraternity for life – I believe you know what I mean
And to those who threaten Joe A and others in the public by threatening to not show up when their house is on fire or when they require medical attention, allow me to show you to the door – I have a neighbor who I have been at odds with for seven years – arguments, law suits, court-room appearances, dirty looks and morally questionable verbal exchanges containing some explicatives I was not aware I even had in my vocabulary, but I promise you that I will be the first one there when he vapor-locks and needs help
To Rob and Obione and the others I so admire, my advice to you is the same as it is to our Brother James, keep the bar high – let the hatred for, the ignorance toward and the loathing of the SFD evade your soul like the water from a duck’s back – you gentlemen are deserving of so much better
Okay critics, there it is, my $0.02 – let the avoidance of the topic and the bashing of my character, abilities and earthly worthiness commence - JLJ
sorry for sending that blurb twice Joe, I neglected to see the message about "being on hold until review" at the top of the page - thanks - JLJ
ReplyDelete"It's easy to spot the firefighters posts as they can't spell and their use of cuss words and double negatives shows their obvious lack of education."
ReplyDeleteFunny, I was going to say it is obvious to see those that are claiming to be firefighters, but are obvious impostors, for the same reasons. To be a firefighter, even a volunteer one, requires a significant investment in furthering your education. With the lack of intellect and basic common sense in many of these so-called "firefighter" posts, i'm betting their impostors.
"What kind of id is ratchief anyhow; do you look like a rat or are you one?"
Ratchief spends his time in his little rat burrow, only coming out to see the light of day (or the glow of the moon) when he is needed to save lives, or to direct or train others to do the same. He is also the supreme ratexpert on how to put the wet stuff on the red stuff. He apparently also does occasionally go on hopeless missions on trying to educate the thankless minority among the public. Silly, silly rat! Don't you ever learn??!!
"Not to be picky about this but....
ReplyDeleteIn the second (I believe) paragraph, it is "heroes," not "hero's." An apostrophe is never used to indicate a plural noun. An apostrophe is only used to indicate possession or contraction."
Joe, you have definitely arrived in the blogosphere world. You finally have your own spelling and grammar police!
And, while I'm venting, one more thing that pissed me off and I found insulting was that stupid comment on another thread ny you about firefighters standing there and watching you burn if you were in a car wreck. I would stake with my life that the SFD, DFD or Urtown FD would save your and your family's butts if the need arose, in your car, house, or wherever, regardless of their personal feelings about you. We simply don't do things that way, and to imply that we do is just plain WRONG. Even you buddy Wayne would do it, bad back and all.
ReplyDeleteErnie,
ReplyDeleteDon't go putting words in my mouth...lol..
I would help out the spineless guy out in a time of need just because I know where my heart and mind are. But don't ask me to help him pull his truck out of the mud....lol..lol..
Not putting words in your mouth, brother Wayne. I just know what kind of good person your are.
ReplyDeleteI haven't posted so much lately since the 'ol Watchdesk days....lolol Jest havin' some fun!!
If Joe is such a blogging powerhouse. Howcome, he wasn't one of the key note speakers at the Blog world convetion recently held in Vegas. LOL
ReplyDeleteBecause I'm a Local Blogger, not a National Blogger.
ReplyDeleteYea but being #1 in the state of maryland would have to put you on the blogging map sometime!
ReplyDeleteOh maybe they only want GOOD bloggers to speak, not one that try and destroy peoples lives such as Joe.
Its not always about Hits Joe, start thinking about the quality of what you post and the reasons!!!
A good Blogger exposes everything anc covers up nothing.
ReplyDeleteYou only like me when I'm out there saying nothing but the best of things for the Fire Department. Remember my support for a pay raise for ALL of you? Nah, you refuse to recognize that. However, YOU are the a$$holes that treated LC the way you have and now you're upset with me for exposing it.
I don't need to go to Vegas for awards, I get them right here at home. It's called HITS!
Be a man and use your name too. Just how many Fire Fighters are out there that are such pussies anyway?
You havent exposed anything. Its something you have made up!
ReplyDeleteYOU HAVE NOT GIVEN THE PUBLIC ONE PEICE OF PROOF!
PROVE IT!!! OR SHUT UP ABOUT IT!!!!
my feeling also. joe is just trying to put a black eye on anything the mayor is in charge of.
ReplyDeletewho exactly has threatened LC. no one that i know of other than his name being on this blog so much. you have probably done nothing more than encourage him to go look for a job elsewhere which would be a huge lose to the Salisbury Fire Department if he were to leave.
ReplyDeleteNow Joe I periodically visit your site, however I never post. But I played in the McMullen tournament and I distinctly remember you there taking pictures. I also remember reading a post where you commented on the beautiful voice of the young woman who sang the national anthem. In that same post I remember you stating that it was a worthy cause and an honorable memorial for all who new Mike, to pay their respects year after year (not your exact words, just my perception of what you said). I also tried to find that post in your archives and I may have overlooked it, but either way I couldn't find it so I couldn't quote you. Now I'm reading that you are accusing us of exploiting a hometown hero for personal gain. Which one is it, you can't have it both ways. I never had the privelege of knowing Mike as he was killed prior to my joining the department. But I will tell you this, you making the accusation of any wrong doing with that money isn't just kicking the fire department, it's slapping the face of the family who was tragically left behind when Mike left this earth. No one is "using" his name, there was a scholorship set up in honor of his memory to help pay for people who wishedto persue a degree in E.M.S.
ReplyDeleteMy father in-law passed away almost two years ago, after a short, hard battle with A.L.S. (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Lou Gehrigs Disease) which is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. His name was Andy Schipul and was a teacher and coach in the Queen Annes County school system for 25+ years. There is a scholorship set up in his name by his family and friends, so I guess we're exploiting him for personal gain as well.
Daniel Hill
Firefighter/EMT-B
Salisbury Fire Department
No, that is what Fire Fighters are trying to suggest. However, I challenge you or anyone else to come back and show me where I said anything against Mike.
ReplyDelete"However, I challenge you or anyone else to come back and show me where I said anything against Mike."
ReplyDeleteYOU GOT IT!
You appear to malign the efforts to raise money by firefighters for a scholorship fund in Mike's honor. I quote the following from you- "They admit to using the death of one Fire Fighter to advertise and use his name to raise funds." If you are NOT referring to the Mike McMullen Scholorship Fund- and it sure sounds like you are- please clarify what and who you were actually referring to. While you did not mention him specifically by name, your innuendo dishonors him, and the effort to memorialize his supreme sacrifice, on VETERANS' DAY WEEKEND, of all times.
So, please enlighten us- who is advertising the death of what firefighter to raise funds for what cause??
You pansie ass sob, I never stated any names, period. You Fire Fighters are just like a pack of little girls acting like immature little children.
ReplyDeleteBefore you go throwing words/names into my mouth, go back to earlier comments and understand how we even got there.
Nevertheless, I NEVER said a word about Mike, period. If you'd like to continue ACTING as if I did, I truly don't give a shit at this point. You aren't men, you're little girls using a helmet and a uniform so everyone doesn't think you're light in the loafers. To stoop that low, that's why I'm pissed at you.
No you didn't state names-- you made a very clear implication, that was disrespectful to a memorial to a fallen soldier. So tell me Joe- who were you referring to if not Mike?? Are you man enough to admit it? Or are you going to resort to name calling and personal attacks against me now! Do I need to pose for some photos for you??
ReplyDeleteErnie,
ReplyDeleteBelieve whatever you like. At this point, I truly don't give a damn any more. I have seen enough out of so many of you that I have lost almost all respect for the Fire Department anyway.
I am through with this conversation. Go argue with someone else. You know how I feel. it's over.
I can't stop myself from making one more final statement.
ReplyDeleteMike is gone, GET OVER IT. Some people in this world walk around with a chip on their shoulder hoping people will feel sorry for them because someone they know passed away.
I can guarantee Mike would feel so much better knowing everyone has moved on, while still remembering he was a part of your past.
Coming onto this Blog and pulling the old poor, poor pitiful me bullshit is over.
I lost a Cousin in the World Trade Center on 9-11. I have lost a few friends in War and while serving the United States. I do NOT walk around hoping everyone accepts me and likes me because I knew someone who died.
Your coming back over and over on the Mike issue is disgusting. Oh Joe, how could you. GIVE ME A BREAK! You get up in the morning and you move forward, life does move on.
Now, if you think I should be dead because I made such a statement, you need some serious help Buddy! If you think I should go to hell, you still might need some help. If you don't like what I'm saying but you can somewhat understand it, you're on your way to healing. If you completely understand what I'm saying, YOU'RE A MAN!
So Ernie, HOW DO YOU FEEL?
I have never stooped to personal attacks and name calling of you, Joe. I have always stuck to the issues. That is something you can no longer honestly say in reference to me. But since you asked, I FEEL that it's really unfortunate that you have to malign firefighters and fallen soldiers memorials to up you hit count and continue your Barrie attacks.
ReplyDeleteI stuck to the issue Ernie. I just think it's more than you can handle.
ReplyDeleteJoe you are right about Mike being gone. What dishonors Mike was when he passed away he all of a sudden had alot of new "Best Friends" from people that didnt like him. Mike was a good guy. He served his country, He did his job, Unfortunately he paid the ultimate sacrifice saving another solider.
ReplyDeleteRest In Peace Mike.
Than You so much. I couldn't find better words and as much as I wish I could have said what I did more eloquently, sometimes you have to drive your point home to get peoples attention, respectfully.
ReplyDeleteLook, we all have not thankfully lost a lot of people in our lives and for some reason Fire Fighters take the loss of one of their own a thousand times harder. Perhaps it's their way of getting so much of what they see on a daily basis, out? I respect that, truly I do.
However, some dwell on it forever and even look to go after someone like me for not agreeing with them totally. I would NEVER in my lifetime attempt to disrespect someone like Mike and that is what upset me the most. When you have people suggesting or telling me how I feel about something or someone, it's just wrong.
The Salisbury Fire Department has some serious issues right now. Certainly, I do not like their leadership, just as I do not like the leadership in the Police Department. However, that doesn't make See, Gordy or Webster bad people.
If I were the leader of the Fire Department and a serious issue like the LC situation, I would demand immediate termination to ANYONE who used the "N" Word, period, end of story. I don't give a sh*t if it's an Officer, a Volunteer or even one of the Ladies Auxiliary people, they would be history in an instant.
I have yet to see anyone step forward in these positions and protect LC. What I have seen is a bunch of Fire Fighters pulling the same Mike kind of thing, we love LC. We're there for you Brother and then in the next breath they try to state how "I" don't understand their description of the word.
I'm telling you, honestly, if I didn't have what I have and one of you pulled that crap in front of me, I'd kick the living shit out of you, one at a time. You heard me and you see my name on this comment. I'm not challenging each and every one of you to a fight. I'm simply telling you, as a man, that's the level of pissed off I would be at you.
Now let me also state this. I am one of 5 children in my Family. I have three brothers, two older and one younger. I grew up closer to my two older brothers who stand 6' 4" and easily 200+ pounds GROWING UP.
NO ONE and I do mean NO ONE scares me guys! I have been up against bigger people all my life and I will tell you, as can they, I can and I will defend myself should it ever come up. Have you ever known of that wild SOB that can do unbelievable things when backed up to a wall. That's Me!
So please stop all the threats because they roll right off my back and do know most of them are not produced here but they are forwarded to Mike Lewis and Davis Ruark. If and when anything ever happens, they will be well prepared to deal with who they think necessary, hopefully it never comes to that.
I am very disappointed in so many of the Fire Fighters. My God Guys, stand up to ANY SOB that says anything close to the "N" Word. It's the right thing to do. Please don't come back ACTING like you're a tough guy because YOU think you can say it and get away with it.
Those of you who are proud of Wayne Barrall for how he feels and acts, you're an Idiot. You will always be labeled such, just as he will forever be labeled such. For those newly found Mike friends, make friends with LC and stand by his side. He doesn't deserve this BS, you know it and I know it.
It's easy to criticize and laugh behind someone's back, including mine. However, it takes a real man to stand up for someone's rights and damn ALL of you who allow the "N" Word to be used while your friend Mike died to make sure people like LC could never be treated that way again.
You want to do some good, stand together like Brothers and demand a change instantly. You Go, I Go!
While I'm on a roll. Barrie Tilghman has done everything in her powers to hush me up. She has demanded that all City Staff not come to this Site. Ernie, my hits are so far above and beyond what she would ever believe, it isn't funny! If you think I say what I do to get hits, you're wrong. I say what I do because I believe in what I say.
ReplyDeleteYou know what happens from there? Many people agree, some don't. Many wish they could say what I say, most cannot.
My hits are as high as they are because people can relate. Some are waiting for that train wreck and for the few that actually believe the Chief and or Mayor might win against me, well, they're 100% nuts. Not only will it be impossible for me to lose those cases, even if I did I still won in the Court of Public Opinion.
Hopefully you can understand that?
You say you stuck to the issues. Yea right- by calling me names because I busted you maligning the funraising for the Mike M. Scholorship Fund. Don't piss on me and tell me it's raining. These are so many things in this area that need attention. It's unfortunate that you have instead turned on all firefighters in your effort to tear down all things Barrie.
ReplyDeletewell i am going to leave my 2 cents in this
ReplyDeletejoe
i dont care for you and never would mike mcmullen was a hero and always will be today yesterday 100 years for now L.C. he is a excellent paramedic and a great fireman and a good friend
you are none of these
from the fire aspect and the military aspect
you need guys like us to stand up and sit on the line to protect your ass and protect what you have to say to give you the freedom of speech and give you the right to roll out of bed and plant your feet on the ground and for you to get on the computer and dog and harass others i cant believe you
and another thing is your comment about you mister crazy and you grew up with older brothers and this and that and that
give me a break you honestly think you are bigger and bader than everyone else get a life
why dont you try to do something other than be a blogger and be a fireman or a soldier or public servant other than just a dam blogger
that is when you will have honor
it doesnt matter how long ago a soldier died or fireman died or a family member you are always going to honor and remember that individual
j.
Obviously you don't know who I am.
ReplyDeleteI am a semi retired professional businessman. I am not just a blogger.
As for me being a tough guy, I'm obviously much tougher than you, my name is on every comment, j.
I'll not waste any more of my time on you.