tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32869165.post5806958082607794719..comments2017-04-13T04:47:21.148-06:00Comments on Pro Libertate: Small Town TyrannyWilliam N. Grigghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14368220509514750246noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32869165.post-89669411447123872852011-07-31T08:50:18.677-06:002011-07-31T08:50:18.677-06:00So it has been several years with the disheveled, ...So it has been several years with the disheveled, mustachioed wunderkind Daryl Crandall as sheriff. Many lawsuits, misappropriated funds allegations, budget shortfalls, and the latest, an investigation by the FBI have ensued. Cradall was voted in to get Aman out, the same will happen to him. Donald Duck or Mickey Mouse will do. He ran with the slogan people first, it should have been me, my wife, her kids, and the friends I hire first. Do not get to comfortable, dumpling...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32869165.post-60366887785542737792008-11-06T11:47:00.000-07:002008-11-06T11:47:00.000-07:00"Will, I'm ordering your book." Please write a sho..."Will, I'm ordering your book."<BR/><BR/> Please write a short review of it when your done with it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32869165.post-70656510360049232542008-11-05T19:57:00.000-07:002008-11-05T19:57:00.000-07:00"shove off since you are hiding behind the very fr...<I>"shove off since you are hiding behind the very freedom that a soldier or sailor or marine has given the ultimate sacrifice for."</I><BR/><BR/>You know, our freedom would be a whole lot more secure if the US military wasn't spread out all over the world, getting involved in the private affairs of others.<BR/><BR/>The very same people who are so gung-ho about having soldiers in 100+ countries all over the globe would be going apeshit if China set up a military base in Mexico.<BR/><BR/>Or if Russia did in Cuba. Oh, wait... BTDT. But the threat of nuclear war was just so... invigorating, wasn't it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32869165.post-84480727863551152172008-11-05T16:19:00.000-07:002008-11-05T16:19:00.000-07:00Owyeecountrytruth,Before opening your mouth and ma...Owyeecountrytruth,<BR/>Before opening your mouth and making yourself look foolish, why don't you try reading the writings of some of the founding father's of America -regarding their views on a standing army. Particularly note the insights of Thomas Jefferson and how he convincingly lays out the argument that a permanent standing army was evil and a total anathema to freedom. Or for that matter you might want peruse Washington's farewell address when he exhorted the new nation to practice peace with ALL nations and to avoid meddling in other countries foreign affairs "lest we create unnecessary enemies abroad." <BR/>But I suppose we live in a new era where their wisdom and insight can be conveniently ignored, after all there are Empires to build. I can even conjecture that if they were alive today they too would be asked to move considering "their are no anchors attathed to their ass"<BR/>Just remember Owyeecountytruth, the US is trillions of dollars in debt particularly to Asian countries ( China in particular) and we are increasingly sending our troops into areas where they have vital interests. China has many strategic natural resource interests in Iran. Despite this our arrogant government is hellbent on making war destroying the interests that our debtors hold there. There will come a day when a country such as this will have had it and drive a death knell into the heart of this once great nation. We cannot continue inflaming the ire of other nations ( particularly those we are in deep, deep debt too) without repercussions taking place. We may think that we can get away with it, however history has always shown otherwise. Do yourself a favor and read more about history and current geopolitical affairs, over time you might change your world view and ultimately come across as less ignorant. <BR/>Stuart BevinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32869165.post-18991222086934345952008-11-05T14:56:00.000-07:002008-11-05T14:56:00.000-07:00Quick comments as I'm quite ill and shouldn't even...Quick comments as I'm quite ill and shouldn't even be out of bed, let alone at my laptop. (SIDE NOTE: Illness not related to election results.)<BR/><BR/>-----<BR/><BR/>I'm dumbfounded that ANYONE, let's not even say his name, could be elected to such an exalted public office without ever really addressing his constituents. No information provided for the voter pamphlet, steadfast in refusals to respond to the media, et al. I... just... don't... understand.<BR/><BR/>I sincerely doubt this is the absolute end of the conversation - not the situation with Mr. Lopez but Boss Hog himself. Lots of worms out there wiggling around, lots of folks still fishing. The fact that I've received a few phone calls this morning from very interested people is proof enough for me.<BR/><BR/>-----<BR/><BR/>Will, I'm ordering your book. I think you're a great man with great vision and would very much like to stay in touch. (Don't be shocked to find me lurking in the future.)<BR/><BR/>Best of luck to each of you!<BR/><BR/>PS: Catnip.. You made me laugh, which made me cough, which made me hurt. Curse you. :)<BR/><BR/>PSS: Definitely support and honor our soldiers and sailors. When you don't, you disrespect me, my husband and my daughter - all who have made tremendous sacrifices so you have and enjoy your freedom. <BR/><BR/>On that note.. Here, let me pass you the bucket.Molly Kingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32869165.post-3944931200104699052008-11-05T14:24:00.000-07:002008-11-05T14:24:00.000-07:00Will,65 posts as of when I sent this post.Wow! Is...Will,<BR/><BR/>65 posts as of when I sent this post.<BR/><BR/>Wow! Is there a way to find out which of your columns generated the most responses? I'm intrigued by the volume of responses to a column regarding a relatively minor incident.<BR/><BR/>This is really cool. I don't eat in front of my pc, so I will have to pass on eating popcorn while reading your cool, cool stuff.<BR/><BR/>Keep up the work!<BR/><BR/>troll Doc Ellis 124Doc Ellis 124http://www.blogger.com/profile/08543939658083915285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32869165.post-9657504597741472402008-11-05T13:35:00.000-07:002008-11-05T13:35:00.000-07:00Will i must say that it looks like our views on th...Will i must say that it looks like our views on the military our proberly different. <BR/>That aside. Yes Crandall won. In some ways its not a surprise. Gary was running a write in election which no matter what is hard to win. Either way Crandall is the new sheriff in town. Denis Rodman is now Miss America!! Well Rodman, what will you do while wearing your crown? Crandall you have a new name tag. Treat this one with some respect and use it wisely. Remember with in the next four years you may be either looking to re-elect or 'asked to leave' (again)<BR/>ADAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32869165.post-1772400265773391822008-11-05T13:24:00.000-07:002008-11-05T13:24:00.000-07:00easy dixiedog, i was not implying that there was a...easy dixiedog, i was not implying that there was a connection bewteen you an i, just though it would fun to put another animal reference.<BR/><BR/>as for the idiot who thinks that it is wrong to thank a military person, if you dont like it, shove it, or shove off since you are hiding behind the very freedom that a soldier or sailor or marine has given the ultimate sacrifice for. you are the very core of what is wrong with this country.....if the U.S. is so bad then move, there are no anchors attathced to your assowyheecountytruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13233636404059844718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32869165.post-71066099749373414692008-11-05T12:47:00.000-07:002008-11-05T12:47:00.000-07:00Word.Word.William N. Grigghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14368220509514750246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32869165.post-24571143612686022082008-11-05T12:45:00.000-07:002008-11-05T12:45:00.000-07:00If I have to hear one more time that we need to re...If I have to hear one more time that we need to remember and thank our troops on the front line for all the good they are doing and the freedoms they are defending - I think I will puke. People that write such drivel are small minded and have no insight whatsover regarding the composition and function of a constitutional republic. Hear it loud and clear: It is despite America's endless aggression that we even have any freedom, peace and wealth left - NOT because of it !!!<BR/>- Stuart Bevin -Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32869165.post-74099293998743845072008-11-05T12:21:00.000-07:002008-11-05T12:21:00.000-07:00owyheecountytruth @ 5:29 AM: ...let sleeping dogs ...owyheecountytruth @ 5:29 AM: <I>...let sleeping dogs lie...</I><BR/><BR/>dixiedog @ 12:37 PM: <I>I certainly have no dog in this hunt...</I><BR/><BR/>Understood. I have NO dog, sleeping or otherwise, in your kennel. I was merely an interested observer ;).<BR/><BR/>I assume, from yours and the other recent posts, that the Owyhee commoners have now "spoken" and chosen Crandall as their head paladin. I guess time will tell whether the choice was a wise one.dixiedoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09845646940134894119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32869165.post-75292208860238468822008-11-05T12:18:00.000-07:002008-11-05T12:18:00.000-07:00molly king @ 4:04 PM: 2. It's the crimes and condu...molly king @ 4:04 PM: <I>2. <B>It's the crimes and conduct that he has displayed while employed with Owhyee County that disturbed me to the point of terminating our relationship.</B></I><BR/><BR/>Here, ingest some catnip, ;).<BR/><BR/><I>Had he been so blatantly crooked in Banks, Oregon as he was with OCSO, I wouldn't have dated him in the first place. HINDSIGHT! HINDSIGHT!</I><BR/><BR/>Yes, I understand hindsight and have certainly benefited from it, often too late though, precisely because HINDSIGHT can't always be used as a convenient lean-to to cover for one's lack of INSIGHT. People who are in prison are gifted with a TON of HINDSIGHT after all, but it does not a bit of good now. However, had they possessed some INSIGHT they most likely wouldn't be there in the first place.<BR/> <BR/><I>I expected that someone would question my character based on my relationship with Crandall - as I cry foul! - as well the fact that I am a convicted felon. What gives me the right to sit here and slam down Crandall when I have my own sins?<BR/><BR/>I'm not running for public office.</I><BR/><BR/>Indeed, I certainly can't argue with ya there, Ms. King. Just for clarity, I never even considered your felony conviction, especially for the reason given.<BR/><BR/>Anyhow let me say, in HINDSIGHT, many thanks for the INSIGHT you provided to Will on a public forum, however belatedly, into Crandall's personality gleaned during your dalliance with him.dixiedoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09845646940134894119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32869165.post-60718934471693183412008-11-05T09:04:00.000-07:002008-11-05T09:04:00.000-07:00Sorry to see that Crandall won last evening.Sorry to see that Crandall won last evening.John Pittman Heyhttp://www.americafirstparty.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32869165.post-87998709314099276262008-11-05T07:12:00.000-07:002008-11-05T07:12:00.000-07:00Latah County is the laughingstock of Idaho. Owyhe...Latah County is the laughingstock of Idaho. Owyhee County has nothing on us up north, because of the following:<BR/><BR/>1. The presence of the University of Idaho.<BR/><BR/>2. The Intoleristas live here.<BR/><BR/>3. Our topless car wash that made international news.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32869165.post-1457588250350178802008-11-05T06:29:00.000-07:002008-11-05T06:29:00.000-07:00as day breaks this day after one of the most histo...as day breaks this day after one of the most historic elections in history, the most contenious sheriff's races is in the books and albeit through controversy, the underdog upset the the top lawman again. Gary Amna has accomplished several things in Owyhee County that can no be duplicated, and Garys footprint will be deeply imbedded in most every issue in Owyhee County. Daryl and Gary need to put the election behind them and find a way to continue on with the good work that Gary has done, and I have no doubt that Gary will continue. The jubilation in victory can only be topped by grace in defeat. Gary will move on, and I am sure that he will find success as he did in owyhee county. I know that people did not agree on how Gary ran his people, but nobody can argue that Gary knew how to be a sheriff, a job that is part couselor, chaplain, mentor, friend and politician and these are all lessons that Daryl would be wise to gleen insight from. Good luck to Gary, and Good luck to Daryl, the real work starts now and campaign promises are no longer promisies, they are expectations. it was once said that you really dont know a man until you walk a mile in his shoes, in this particualr case a mile is well short of waht it will take.<BR/><BR/>to all that I have insulted on this page, i give my sincere apology, but we all know that political views are ideals that are best left in the voting boothes.<BR/><BR/>as for Tony Lopez, that horse has been beat to death and Tony will have his day in court, good luck to him and his endevours, but I have no doubt that the next political season will have more concise rules, so something good can come out of it. <BR/><BR/>Crandall, if you are reading this, there can be no satisfaction with this lingering ideal, and your office will be marred by controversy from the start. I beleive it would be wise to remember what it is like to be the underdog,or in this case, let sleeping dogs lie (put that in there for you Dixiedog ). <BR/><BR/>in all seriousness, please remeber our troops who are on the frontline everyday giving us the right to sit on our ass and play on the computer all day, I would also ask that everybody who reads this blog space to donate 10.00 to any charity so that those who dont have the means may have a brighter holiday season. <BR/><BR/>i will keep my hotmail account open and I would enjoy the chance to stay in touch with anybody from this blog.owyheecountytruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13233636404059844718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32869165.post-87558063352601554652008-11-04T22:26:00.000-07:002008-11-04T22:26:00.000-07:00you have proved nothing as fact as you have stated...you have proved nothing as fact as you have stated, it is fact that deputies were campaigning on duty for the sheriff,I will concede that there were probably police officers talking polotics if you are willing to concede that there were deputies doing the same...I do not beleive that any of those invovled were doing it so blantently as to do it in uniform for the sole purpose of campaigning. If you want to talk facts, we can, but dont be suprised when you find out that your opinion is lopsided with no fault found in owyhee county.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32869165.post-27586832772475320252008-11-04T19:37:00.000-07:002008-11-04T19:37:00.000-07:00Annony,'How about looking into the allegations tha...Annony,<BR/>'How about looking into the allegations that deputies were hand carrying signs for aman in the backs of the county trucks?'<BR/><BR/>How can a deputy hand carry a sign if its in the back of his truck? Also if the sign is in the back of the truck, umm... so. Are they putting the signs up while on the counties time? Homedale cops campaigning on city time and in uniform dosn't have to be confirmed by just Mr. Lopez. It was in public, more people than just Lopez saw it duh! Thus it is not an allegation it is called 'fact'. What else in my comments would you like me to prove to you? I was fair to Crandall, I'd like to hear from him but I doupt he'd respond to my question. SO i'll ask you Crandall supporters, "Crandall, if you’re out there please tell me. What makes you qualified to handle a county budget and be able to keep the sheriffs office running as it should?" I'd like to know what you Crandall supporters think that this man can do for the county to keep it running smoothly. Also, I want a sheriff who is loyal to the county, the department, and the law. Has anything in his work history or his history in general show any kind of loyalty to anything?ADhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11580813993903159133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32869165.post-48616395887907410422008-11-04T17:04:00.000-07:002008-11-04T17:04:00.000-07:00Please re-read the original post written by Mr. Gr...Please re-read the original post written by Mr. Grigg to ascertain why I continued my relationship with Mr. Crandall. I'm not being sarcastic by any means - I think Mr. Grigg did a fantastic job conveying my story.<BR/><BR/>Quick recap:<BR/><BR/>1. When we were still in Oregon, I believed - based on tainted truths told to me by Mr. Crandall himself (hindsight being 20/20) - that he was the victim of a very bitter ex-wife. I completely believed in and trusted him.<BR/><BR/>2. <B>It's the crimes and conduct that he has displayed while employed with Owhyee County that disturbed me to the point of terminating our relationship.</B> Had he been so blatantly crooked in Banks, Oregon as he was with OCSO, I wouldn't have dated him in the first place. HINDSIGHT! HINDSIGHT!<BR/><BR/>I expected that someone would question my character based on my relationship with Crandall - as I cry foul! - as well the fact that I am a convicted felon. What gives me the right to sit here and slam down Crandall when I have my own sins?<BR/><BR/>I'm not running for public office.Molly Kingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32869165.post-73315932800795805552008-11-04T16:53:00.000-07:002008-11-04T16:53:00.000-07:00hey ad, prove it, and while you are at it, why not...hey ad, prove it, and while you are at it, why not look into the documented allegations of uniformed sheriffs deputies strongarming citizens into signing the petition for Aman. How about looking into the allegations that deputies were hand carrying signs for aman in the backs of the county trucks? If you have proof other than Tony Lopez as your source than I might be willing to give it creedance, but you know, lets be fair and make sure that all of the allegations have merit before we assume that they are fact.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32869165.post-56221141000133714202008-11-04T16:44:00.000-07:002008-11-04T16:44:00.000-07:00What has Crandall done? I’m sure by looking at his...What has Crandall done? I’m sure by looking at his work history he has a wide collection of name badges. He says that he has years of law enforcement experience. Well ya know what; Denis Rodman has years of experience dressing in woman’s clothing. Doesn’t make him qualified to run for Miss America.<BR/><BR/><BR/>now thats funny, if you dont thinkls that funny you just get the hell out of here. lord i apologize, me with all the starving politicians in new hamshire.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32869165.post-79631688107227447252008-11-04T16:42:00.000-07:002008-11-04T16:42:00.000-07:00On several occasions Homedale police have openly c...On several occasions Homedale police have openly campaigned for Crandall while on duty. This is in violation to state law. County and state employees are not to do campaigning while on the clock. This is one reason I do not respect the Homedale police. I am a tax paying citizen and I am not wanting my taxing going to pay Homdale cops to campaign for someone. I do not work for the county; I don’t even work in Owyhee County. However, I do deal with a lot of employees for our company. If I was running for office and had some co-workers go campaigning for me on company time I promise you that the company would not be happy. What’s the difference here? Homedale citizens make up the company and are basically paying the cops to go campaigning instead of doing there job. That is not right! If you looked through the original post Will did mention that this is the reason that Lopez was also upset. Thus, umm there is more then one Homedale cop mentioned in this incident. <BR/><BR/>ADAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32869165.post-81386199493056691892008-11-04T16:39:00.000-07:002008-11-04T16:39:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.William N. Grigghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14368220509514750246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32869165.post-15121772420944173112008-11-04T16:24:00.000-07:002008-11-04T16:24:00.000-07:00wow ad, you had better not let the sheriff catch y...wow ad, you had better not let the sheriff catch you on the computer. why so little repspect for the homedale cops? from what i can tell there is only one cop that has been named.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32869165.post-88103767731783594052008-11-04T16:15:00.000-07:002008-11-04T16:15:00.000-07:00I also live in Owyhee county and have lived here j...I also live in Owyhee county and have lived here just under a year. A couple things though when reading this blog I’d like to point out. First of all Owyhee County is not the laughing stock of Idaho. I have lived many places in Idaho, Ohio, and California. I respect the sheriffs department here more than any other place I’ve lived. I do have very little respect for the Homedale police force. I am aware that deputies have investigated stolen Aman signs. However, I know for a fact that the investigation of alot of those signs were at the request of the people of who's property they where stolen from. Plus stealing signs is alot different because no matter who the sign belongs to (the candidate or the land owner) the sign was stolen by someone completely different. Yes I’m sure Crandall has had signs stolen as well. With Lopez it’s a matter of who the sign belongs to. If it was Lopez’s sign on his property then it should be his right to do what he did. If it’s Crandall’s sign then Lopez should have to make amends for the sign. Which is what, $20 tops? <BR/>As far as Owyheecountytruth. I don't care who you are but you must realize that Crandall and his supporters may have received threats, but I promise you that they have given threats as well. Aman may not have a perfect record and I’m sure there’s things in his past that may be questionable but then again most people have those things. The fact is Aman as been in the department how long? Since he's been in office has the department ever gone over budget? Has the departments services been improved? As far as I’m aware the department under him was able to get better vehicles, improve the pose program, and has also set up a 911 program. Sounds like he's doing pretty well to me. <BR/>What has Crandall done? I’m sure by looking at his work history he has a wide collection of name badges. He says that he has years of law enforcement experience. Well ya know what; Denis Rodman has years of experience dressing in woman’s clothing. Doesn’t make him qualified to run for Miss America. Heck, I have years of experience driving, doesn’t mean I should go for the piston cup. Its not simply being in law enforcement that makes you qualified its what you do during that time. Crandall, if you’re out there please tell me. What makes you qualified to handle a county budget and be able to keep the sheriffs office running as it should? Then again I’m sure your’ unavailable for response as usual. This also is a concern. One blog stated that then reason Crandall doesn’t respond is because the press and statesman are against him. Well lets see umm during the presidential election the press hasn’t been kind to McCain at times, but uhh… he’s smart and responds to them when asked, or else he has someone else respond for him. Crandall if you become a sheriff I promise you that there will be times the press comes to you, or the public, wanting a response to something that happened in the department. As a sheriff you can not hide in your office with you thumb in your mouth rocking back and fourth. You have to get out there and confront the public and answer questions. Even to those who hate you. <BR/><BR/>ADAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32869165.post-59961721681267585492008-11-04T15:58:00.000-07:002008-11-04T15:58:00.000-07:00Perhaps. Unfortunately I do not spend that much ti...Perhaps. Unfortunately I do not spend that much time in Homedale or Bruneau. Either way, neither he nor any of his campaign workers solicited my support; I don't even recall an open letter to voters being delivered to my mailbox. With that being said, the only other venue I have to collect information is from public resources.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com