Maybe an appropriate subtitle for this posting would be:
FIREWORKS FRIDAY !
This one will get the wheels spinning...
On Friday, May 15, 2009, Dewey Wotring, described as a local activist by many, wrote on his blogsite "Dewey Wotring's Oldham County Watchdog" the following posting about me. I have "copy and pasted" it here and placed his original, unedited words in light gray text, with my responses to him in light blue. Following my breakdown, I will then add my other thoughts to this issue and about Mr. Wotring in general.
Enjoy the sparks as they fly !
Friday, May 15, 2009
WRITER'S HIDDEN IDENTITY REFLECTS COWARDICE
He uses the word "cowardice" in his title for this posting. This coming from a man who refuses to allow comments or feedback on his own mouthpiece blogsite! While that is his right to organize his blogsite as he chooses, he obviously only wants his voice heard, and not the voices of those that may read his postings, and especially those that disagree with his pontifications. Isn't that like the pot calling the kettle black ?
I was referred to the Oldham Observer web site today by a friend who wanted me to read a particular article about someone whom I do not know, J.D. Sparks. While there I read a couple of more articles. However, I could not read for more than a couple of minutes as I was quickly becoming ill and there was no doctor in the vicinity.
Tell the truth Dewey, you may have been referred to my blogsite, but the "fact of the matter is", (to quote the favored saying of your buddy Scott Davis) and you know to be factual, you were first referred to this site by none other than myself ! I emailed you on February 28, 2009 when I began, and asked your permission to link your site on mine. We then exchanged emails on March 2 and 3, 2009. You gave me permission to link your site, offered some advice and wished me good luck. I still have the original emails...should I post them here to prove you lied about me and this site ? What credibility does that give you now ? JD Sparks is not the issue here and you know it. As for you "quickly becoming ill" while reading my site, get serious. Your attempt at humor fails you. The only one who needs to see a doctor at this point is yourself. You apparently have a problem with the truth and with your own ego.
He uses the word "cowardice" in his title for this posting. This coming from a man who refuses to allow comments or feedback on his own mouthpiece blogsite! While that is his right to organize his blogsite as he chooses, he obviously only wants his voice heard, and not the voices of those that may read his postings, and especially those that disagree with his pontifications. Isn't that like the pot calling the kettle black ?
I was referred to the Oldham Observer web site today by a friend who wanted me to read a particular article about someone whom I do not know, J.D. Sparks. While there I read a couple of more articles. However, I could not read for more than a couple of minutes as I was quickly becoming ill and there was no doctor in the vicinity.
Tell the truth Dewey, you may have been referred to my blogsite, but the "fact of the matter is", (to quote the favored saying of your buddy Scott Davis) and you know to be factual, you were first referred to this site by none other than myself ! I emailed you on February 28, 2009 when I began, and asked your permission to link your site on mine. We then exchanged emails on March 2 and 3, 2009. You gave me permission to link your site, offered some advice and wished me good luck. I still have the original emails...should I post them here to prove you lied about me and this site ? What credibility does that give you now ? JD Sparks is not the issue here and you know it. As for you "quickly becoming ill" while reading my site, get serious. Your attempt at humor fails you. The only one who needs to see a doctor at this point is yourself. You apparently have a problem with the truth and with your own ego.
Whoever runs the Oldham Observer is a COWARD, pure and simple. He hides behind a veil of secrecy while taking cheap shots at many other people. He has admitted that he is afraid to make his identity public. It is for that reason that you do not find a link on this web site to his site. I have no use for people who speak ill of other people while being afraid to give the other people an opportunity to criticize them. He would probably respond to this statement by saying that people can comment on his site. However, it is difficult to criticize a ghost who is afraid to open himself to criticism.
In our email exchanges, I explained my reasoning for remaining anonymous at this point, and you offered your advice and comments on my reasoning. Call me a COWARD Dewey, but YOU are the one who REFUSES to allow your follower's voices (pro or con) to be heard on your site, unlike here. I'm not taking cheap shots at anyone, no more so than you do, and the written (your own postings and letters to the editor) and recorded spoken word (you at Fiscal Court meetings) does not lie. I did not say I was afraid to make my identity public at this time. I said at this time I'd rather remain anonymous to protect my family and property. I have been more intimately involved in politics and government than you my friend, and I know how low some will stoop to in local politics (JD Sparks comes to mind when he attacked Jonathan Meador) to exact their revenge on someone for whatever reason. Remaining anonymous for now is my decision and people can choose how they view me on that issue alone if they want to. However, it can't be denied that I speak not only the truth about matters, but judging by the hits this site gets and the email I receive, I must be doing something right. Going against the established, entrenched "powers that be" and their supporters can be a good thing. And lest you forget, the purpose of a blogsite is for the owner/writer to report on facts as they see fit, and share their observations and opinions about a variety of topics. Sometimes Dewey, the truth simply hurts those that the arrows are being flung at. I don't need a link to this site on yours. My site visits are climbing, more than I anticipated. I've hit a new nerve in this county. I'm new and refreshing compared to you in the blogworld. I don't endorse people, conspire with people or tear them down the way you do. You're becoming old news around here apparently. If someone thinks, such as you, that I speak ill of others, at least they can comment here, unlike when you attack and refuse people the chance to defend themselves or comment on your blogsite. Seems to me that so far, those that have wanted to criticize me here on this site have, and have no problem doing so. I'm okay with that. So, bring it on. Me, a ghost ? Because this site follows the format of being ghost-written for now ? Many books are ghost-written. And some seem to care less whether or not they know who I really am at this point. But I'll tell you this, when the big reveal comes, I welcome you to continue to attack me along with others, because at that point, I won't back down or roll over and go away. I am here to stay !
The column regarding Sparks was more of an attack on the Republican party than it was a critique of any event.. The party has no control over the people who choose to become Republicans just as the Democrats have no control over who joins their party. By the way, the editor, and I use that term loosely, has said that he is a democrat. I wonder if he has ever been in Fiscal Court or at any other government function in Oldham County.
Sparks needed to be called out for what he is...a lowlife, thugging, egotistical political bigshot wannabee. What's wrong with that ? The video of the encounter does not lie. You and no one else can change what he did. And yes, his actions and disregard for others does to a degree represent the mindset of many, not all, people in the Republican Party. From his actions, to your close-mindedness about many things, that is what people judge a party on. That doesn't make it right, but that's how many people think. Examples my friend: Paul Patton was a disgrace to the Democratic Party, Ernie Fletcher (who as it turned out, I mistakenly voted for) an embarrassment to the Republican Party, Mitch McConnell as an obstructionist in the new federal administration, Jim Bunning as the loose mouth cannon of the Republican Party, Anne Northup riding Bush's coattails, David Williams thinking he is right all the time and loves to tax us to death, and has no problem spending tax dollars to lavishly furnish his state office...the list goes on and on...especially for Democrats and Republicans alike, but mostly for Republicans.
Sparks needed to be called out for what he is...a lowlife, thugging, egotistical political bigshot wannabee. What's wrong with that ? The video of the encounter does not lie. You and no one else can change what he did. And yes, his actions and disregard for others does to a degree represent the mindset of many, not all, people in the Republican Party. From his actions, to your close-mindedness about many things, that is what people judge a party on. That doesn't make it right, but that's how many people think. Examples my friend: Paul Patton was a disgrace to the Democratic Party, Ernie Fletcher (who as it turned out, I mistakenly voted for) an embarrassment to the Republican Party, Mitch McConnell as an obstructionist in the new federal administration, Jim Bunning as the loose mouth cannon of the Republican Party, Anne Northup riding Bush's coattails, David Williams thinking he is right all the time and loves to tax us to death, and has no problem spending tax dollars to lavishly furnish his state office...the list goes on and on...especially for Democrats and Republicans alike, but mostly for Republicans.
Oh yeah, and Dewey, you call me an "editor" of this blogsite which is true, and say you "use the term loosely"...well, I do have a background in journalism, have been the editor of both my high school and college newspapers, and well as other forms of media over the years (it's a fmaily thing I suppose, three generations now)...have you ? And yes, I have attended Fiscal Court meetings and various events in and around Oldham County...kind of drives you and some others crazy that you just can't pinpoint who I really am. Sort of like "Casper the Friendly Ghost" I'd say. I just don't have an ego that needs to be stoked, nor do I need to call attention to myself...I'm just not that vain. But I can tell you this, I am more comfortable with a microphone that you are sir, I don't need one as a bully pulpit, and I can and usually do work without notes or prepared text. Plus, I can be very entertaining ! Keep your eyes open, you just never know when we may be at the same event, meeting or function.
Enough space has been used for the unfriendly ghost.
Gee, and I thought I was more like "Casper the Friendly Ghost" compared to you !
Yes, I am "unfriendly" at times, when I feel it necessary, but I am not the one that has a reputation for maliciously attacking others by way of the written or spoken word. That seems to be your specialty. You already have a history, well documented for all to see. It hurts to be called out sometimes, doesn't it ? I can mix fact with opinions, observations and humor. I can sling arrows, and I can heap praise on those as I see fit when warranted in my opinion. I'd like to think that I am more of an "equal opportunity" blogger. At least I admit to being a registered Democrat who votes each race, each election, with his conscience...for the person I feel will do the best job for the office they are seeking, regardless of their party registration, sex, religion, sexual orientation or ethnicity. Can you honestly say that about yourself ?
Posted by ocwatchdog at 11:05 AM
So, there you have it for now and I'm sure this will get the fireworks going !
Dewey Wotring...Your record from your own blogsite, meetings, letters to the editor and so forth do not paint the best picture of yourself.
Dewey Wotring...Stands before a Oldham County Board of Education meeting in August 2008 to object to an increase in taxes that benefit our schools. Said it wasn't fair to him to have to pay more when he has no children in the system. It takes a village to raise a child, and we are all that village for the children of Oldham County. How narrow minded are you really ?
Dewey Wotring...Stands before a Oldham County Board of Education meeting in August 2008 to object to an increase in taxes that benefit our schools. Said it wasn't fair to him to have to pay more when he has no children in the system. It takes a village to raise a child, and we are all that village for the children of Oldham County. How narrow minded are you really ?
Dewey Wotring...Accuses me of trashing people on this site...yet he has trashed County Judge/Executive Duane Murner (secret donations and open meetings, even proclaiming at a Fiscal Court meeting that "you hate me"), Magistrate Steve Greenwell over the airport fiasco, then he flip-flopped, Magistrate David Voegele whenever he gets the chance over anything, Magistrate Rick Rash for being Rick Rash, PVA Ron Winters and others. On the other hand, your obvious admiration for Scott "the fact of the matter is..." Davis is never ending. Give me a break !
Finally, there are comments about me on this site (obviously) and others, and that's fine. I'm a adult and can handle it and will repsond when I feel it is necessary. If one really wonders who I am, just take this into consideration...I have slowly and purposely dropped little hints throughout this site already...kind of a game I'm enjoying, teasing and making people wonder. And no, my name is not Bill as some have thought. I have nothing to hide for now, except my real name. My choice...deal with it.
Here's hoping that everyone has a wonderful weekend !
