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Re: Hensley, former Wake rep., dies

yanaha — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:32:48 -0400

Bob made NC a much better place. All who knew him have lost not only a friend but a true inspiration. I hope he is riding the heavens in his little sports car with the top down. A job well done my friend, may you rest in peace.

Re: Hensley, former Wake rep., dies

flacar — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:46:03 -0400

Not enough time nor words to describe a truly caring individual as Bob. I met Bob under not the best of circumstances (for myself). He helped me through more than one very trying time over the past two decades. Years would go by, and I'd call Bob from Florida, and it was just as if I just left speaking with him. He never forgot a name. Always respectful of good or bad situations, he laid it on the line and talked straight. As an attorney...as I knew him best, he was the utmost professional. As a friend...you couldn't ask for anyone better. His intestinal fortiude will never be matched. Since the day I stepped into Bob's office many years ago, he was truly instrumental in assisting me in changing my life. He never dwelled in the past, only moved forward. He was always someone I could look up to, yet at the same tme..be right on my level. May the Lord Bless You Bob...You will never be forgotten. My prayers and thoughts are with his family. Bob will always be there looking over and keeping all in check. Goodbye my friend.......

Re: Hensley, former Wake rep., dies

pamlovesrandy — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:36:17 -0400

Bob was a great person. When I saw him he always had a smile on his face. When I went thru a very difficult period in my life, he was always uplifting when I saw him offering up a greeting and a great smile. We will keep his family in our prayers. But they should be encouraged that he continues to live on. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.

Re: Hensley, former Wake rep., dies

John_Burns — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:18:09 -0400

He will be greatly missed, as will his wonderful sense of humor, way with a story, and ability to quell disputes with a well-timed joke.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Re: Hensley, former Wake rep., dies

RobSchofield — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:17:55 -0400

VERY sad news about a great guy.

Re: Quick Hits

Gosh — Sat, 02 May 2009 10:50:48 -0400

(And don't try sprinkling the grits. That's an urban legend started by the grit sellers.)

So true. Especially if you add cheese. That attracts an entirely different kind of gluttonous varmint.

Re: Quick Hits

domewatcher — Sat, 02 May 2009 10:42:32 -0400

Getting thrown off BlueNC is bad enough but what is worse is the fact you tried to post over there in the first place. You should have known better.

They're like fire ants. The only way to get them is to bait them. To do that simply post some normal stuff over here. It drives them crazy.....normalcy. They fear reason, John Hood and fried foods. Just sprinkle a little common sense here and watch them swarm.

(And don't try sprinkling the grits. That's an urban legend started by the grit sellers.)

Re: Quick Hits

Gosh — Sat, 02 May 2009 08:57:08 -0400

Come on punks and bullies I am here. They may have kicked me off of BlueNC for disagreeing with their attacks on Republicans but I am here.

Great Paul! Er, welcome.

But don't climb down off that Cross on our account.

Re: Quick Hits

PaulTerrell — Fri, 01 May 2009 20:49:53 -0400

Quote from a previous post: I didn't hear your outrage when Sen. Robert Byrd used the phrase "white n****r" several times in an interview. Not the words that a former KKK grand dragon (or what ever they call themselves) should use.

Do you actually believe those on the far left to be fair and honest in their attacks on anyone who does not agree with their views?
Just look at the slime balls who are still attacking Miss California. Apparently it is not ok to believe in traditional marriage. Come on punks and bullies I am here. They may have kicked me off of BlueNC for disagreeing with their attacks on Republicans but I am here. Oh and how did Al Gore make $100 million off of his global warming scam? The left just proves day in and day our how corrupt it is.

Re: Quick Hits

Gosh — Fri, 01 May 2009 17:45:07 -0400

The death threats her office receives are turned over to the Capitol Hill Police force to investigate not to local police authorities.

Whoops.

The Capitol Police are unaware of any death threats against the congresswoman. Sgt. Kimberly Schneider, a spokeswoman for the Capitol Police, tells the Sleuth there is "no ongoing investigation" of the matter, which means the police have received no information about death threats from Foxx's office.

I think the Good Congresswoman should produce these death threats to the proper authorities before spewing another word, don't you?

Re: Quick Hits

Gosh — Fri, 01 May 2009 17:42:11 -0400

She has a relatively (compared to other congressmen) small staff and it would be impossible to answer every call as it comes in.

That's her choice as all get the same budget allocation for constituent services.

You can either spend it on Franked Mail for re-election or Constituent Services to help people.

I'm not surprised the Good Lady from Banner Elk that promised to not bring tax money home also didn't invest in staff for constituents.

Re: Quick Hits

lpetrou — Fri, 01 May 2009 17:29:23 -0400

The death threats her office receives are turned over to the Capitol Hill Police force to investigate not to local police authorities. And to the snide comment about her phone not being answered could it be because of the unusually large number of calls that are coming into her office? She has a relatively (compared to other congressmen) small staff and it would be impossible to answer every call as it comes in. As a result the voice mail box gets full quickly and it is almost impossible to clean out. Take a deep breathe folks. Calm down. She would not be the first politician to say something stupid. Her only sin as far a most of you are concerned is that she is a woman and a Republican. I didn't hear your outrage when Sen. Robert Byrd used the phrase "white n****r" several times in an interview. Not the words that a former KKK grand dragon (or what ever they call themselves) should use.

Re: Quick Hits

GrayJ — Fri, 01 May 2009 17:16:54 -0400

James you know you are probably right there have never been any extremist "commie hippies".....Without opening the history book, didn't "commie hippies" violently deny free speech in Chapel Hill just weeks ago? No left wingers would never take extreme measure, just those crazy gun-toting hillbillies.

Really? Death threats?

James_Protzman — Fri, 01 May 2009 15:31:07 -0400

That doesn't ring true to me. Liberals and progressives are surely mad as heck at her, and are happy to ridicule her ignorance ... but death threats? That's not the normal path for pacifist commie hippies. I'd like some evidence, otherwise this feels like just more victimhood nonsense.

Re: Quick Hits

GrayJ — Fri, 01 May 2009 15:19:08 -0400

I bet Foxx has absolutely received death threats.