“…just another peasant in P-City” —P-City rallying cry
Message from Outraged Richard to the P-City “peasants” from his perch atop the Trans Choptankia Realm. The hurbis from Outraged Richard is astounding and some is reposted here for one and all to read. Please do not read this post if you are offended by racial remarks or odd references to blighted Irish potatos.
Mayor McDermott, I will admit that my quote of you was out of context. I attempted to preserve the original intent of your “African American” comment but somewhere along the way the message was…lost.
Mayor McDermott, I firmly believe you are a fair man and that if I slipped on a stray potato on your front sidewalk and sprained my ankle, you would invite me in, bandage the foot, and we would sit down together and split a boiled potato for dinner.
Nevertheless, I find your charge that I have “disdain for members of the African American community” a wordy way of calling me a racist, and I find this accusation to be quite troubling.
First, who gives you the authority to call black folk, “African American”? Jesse Jackson? Al Sharpton? I am mostly German, but I do not consider myself “German-American”. Technically I consider myself an American, though ashamed of it, but I do not tout my Germanic ancestry.
Mayor McDermott, do you have a direct connection into the social pipeline of black folk so that you can affirm that black folk desire to be called African American?
Or is your effort to name black folk correctly a cover up for the reality that Pocomoke City is racially derailed and you’re just tip toeing around to avoid the magnitude of the racial problems in P-City?
Mayor McDermott, you are the so called leader of a place called P-City where blacks live in one part of town and the white people in another and never the twain shall meet.
Again, decent people ask you:
“What is being done to stop racism and racial demographics in Pocomoke City?”
To have a racial divide of people in the same town based on ignorance and hate is absolutely outrageous!
Therefore, Mayor McDermott, you shall be stripped of your title of “Mayor” and be hereafter prefixed, “Mr.”
Indeed, under any other possible circumstances Mr. McDermott would be a dirt farmer growing Irish potatoes, a good and honest living for most men but that every one of Mr. McDermott’s potatoes would surely have the blight.
“Most fishermen know that the best way to carry bloodworms is in a plastic baggie in your pocket.” -Billy Burke
Homegrown Says:
So Richard, don’t you have enough to “root in” up in your “realm” without stirring our dilemma? We can do enough stirring on our own without your help, and who gave you the right to call our abode “P-City”? You’re just a self-serving meddler who uses his talent for word manipulation to get off at other “folks” expense. You have no power to strip anyone of anything.
Outraged Richards Response:
“…who gave you the right to call our abode ‘P-City’?”
That’s what the people of Pocomoke City call it - check the posts and forums here.
Yet Mr. McDermott’s “Racial Appeasement Team” comes up with the derogatory term “African American”, even though black folk don’t call themselves that.
“You’re just a self-serving meddler who uses his talent for word manipulation…”
How about this for word manipulation:
Mr. McDermott,
What is being done to stop racism and racial demographics in Pocomoke City?
To have a racial divide of people in the same town based on ignorance and hate is absolutely outrageous!
“…just another peasant in P-City” —P-City rallying cry
posted on: Monday, February 25th, 2008 @ 4:03 pm
I think this can be filed under…
Most Absurd Post Ever!
posted on: Monday, February 25th, 2008 @ 5:20 pm
Whats’ absurd? Richard’s babbling, the potato rap ( again?) or the response that Richard generates? One thing is certain, you won’t see anybody taking objection to Richard’s opinions on his own blog. He doesn’t allow comments. I think he’s intelligent, but he’s a megalomaniac nut too.
posted on: Monday, February 25th, 2008 @ 8:22 pm
No one can disagree with the Outraged One within his own realm. It’s the perfect scenario.
My favorite part of his blog is when you want to contact him and you must answer a question to gain entry. If you get it wrong…you are denied his ear.
I find his sight curiously funny.
posted on: Monday, February 25th, 2008 @ 10:22 pm
Much is accomplished in speaking the truth. Richard, your misquotes of my statements were more revealing than the “intellectual” bunker to which you retreat when the shelling gets a little too close to home.
We combat racism by not being afraid of one another, not through political correctness. Since the current trend within the black community is to utilize the term, “African-American”, I do not hesitate to do likewise (although, I must say, I often use the terms “black” and “white” when discussing race issues and have not seen this taken as an offense by either race).
You ask, “what is being done…?” Well, I believe much on every front. In recognizing cultural differences, we also identify similarities. When we are patient with one another, we find those places where we can meet on common ground, and relationships can flourish. This requires respect, humility, and time.
As a leader, I encourage others to see things without the filter of race and ethnicity. We all must address our own predisposed judgements we tend to cast quickly with too broad of a net.
If Pocomoke City is to be judged based upon observable behavior, consider this:
Our City Council is reflective of our entire city, including race and gender. We have the most racially balanced City Council of any local government on the eastern shore.
Our community is thriving and growth continues, while around us things are at a stand still.
Our tax rate is unchanged for several years, our water/sewer rates are competitive, we have no Impact Fees, and our treatment plant is at less than half capacity (while we are surrounded by maxed out municipalities charging per EDU plus Impact Fees).
Our Industrial Park is thriving with major expansion ongoing and diversity rules our job market. Nowhere in a city of 5000 can you find the mix of jobs that are currently available in Pocomoke City with more on the way.
Our downtown is a mix of new businesses, generation anchor stores, all circled by three museums and a newly restored 1927 Art Deco Performing Arts Theater (Marva). The museums are one of a kind pieces and include the only fully restored African-American One Room School House in the region. Truly we posess a mixture and diversity that knows no equal on the shore.
I could go on about our Blue Ribbon Schools and this years recognition of Pocomoke Middle School as one of only five schools nationally honored for excellence in educational opportunities created for students. I could talk about our 43 million dollar expansion and remodel of our High School beginning next month which will be the most state of the art high school in the region when it is completed in March of 2011.
I could go on about the great exploits of our State Champion Soccer, Field Hockey, and Basketball teams. The only color these teams recognize is the color of Champions which goes beyond all racial boundaries set by mere men.
Pocomoke City is a gem with many facets yet to be revealed. We live where we choose to live, but we are not a divided city. We truly are a city of champions, but, like every team that takes the field, we are always aware that we can be better.
For the record, “titles” are not something I have ever sought. The term “Mayor” is the title of an office, ergo a job title. I will always be Michael A. McDermott, but currently I am Michael A. McDermott, Mayor of Pocomoke City.
posted on: Monday, February 25th, 2008 @ 10:37 pm
Dear Stephanie, that would be the “challenge question” you are referring to on my Contact & Donations page.
ROTFL!
People keep complaining about what I say but no one has ever contacted me to say so. No wonder! I guess they can’t answer the challenge question correctly!
posted on: Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 @ 12:39 am
Mr. McDermott,
Again, you are a fair man for your timely response.
However, I still don’t believe a town is healthy when blacks live in one part, whites in another, and never the twain shall meet.
In fact, I believe racially segregated towns are rotten to the core and there are many such towns in America. The solutions to correct this problem will be very painful.
I believe that one of the solutions is to correct the failing school system.
It just so happens that I have several fixes to the education system which I need to make a few improvements and additions to.
You can read a rough draft here:
http://www.outragedrichard.com/home/2006/11/16/education-the-final-solution/
Mr. McDermott, I’ll bet you a Yukon potato that school you boast of looks like a detention center, is box-like with few windows, has children dressed in short revealing skirts, thugs dressed in aggressive gang wear, and teaches that a boy laying down with another boy is the greatest thing since sliced bread.
My education fixes would correct all that. Let me know what you think.
-The Outraged One
posted on: Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 @ 12:53 am
For what it’s worth, I appreciate the faculty at the schools for working with what they have. The dress code has much to be desired. You can almost see the underwear of the girls with their short skirts on and the pants falling off the boys.
There was an assembly yesterday at the school and I attended. They were there discussing the choices that we make and how it is harder to do the right thing than it is to do the wrong thing. Going with the flow and with whatever the crowd is much easier than standing up for what is right. The speaker was a former inmate at San Quentin prison and a former world’s strongest man. He asked the boys to stop wearing their pants where the pocket starts at the bottom of their butt because in prison, if you wore your jeans like that, you advertising to the rest of the inmates that you are available. If I were a young man, I would reconsider wearing my jeans that low and keep them at my waist.
It’s time for all schools to stand up and take responsibility for their dress code and the actions of their students while in school.
How can the boys concentrate on their schoolwork when the girls look like the just got off work at Hooters.
posted on: Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 @ 8:20 am
Well crazyhorse, I have just the thing for you:
“In order to maintain a learning atmosphere instead of a fashion show, a general dress code such as pants, brown or black leather shoes, and a dress shirt and tie will be required for grammar and high school. Dress codes for girls should specifically correct any tendency of sexualizing styles and ways of wearing clothing. Skirts, for example, should be at or below knee. Students will be encouraged to take pride in their neat and trim appearance, healthiness, and cleanliness…”
ROTFL!
posted on: Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 @ 8:35 pm
Sounds crazy, doesn’t it, Richard? I would love to see a dress code. My kids went to private school when I could afford it and they had no problem wearing what they were told. It’s a no-brainer. Boys wore dockers and a polo shirt and girls were skirts to the kness and a button up shirt with a tie. I loved it.
posted on: Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 @ 10:16 pm
I went to a private school for a while too and I think it gave order and respect to the learning environment.
crazyhorse, I have a pic up on my website of the typical school kid today. Is that not spot on?
posted on: Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 @ 10:57 pm
DONNA Says: Your comment is awaiting moderation.
February 28th, 2008 at 3:03 pm
MR MAYOR
WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO BRING RACE INTO THE ISSUE…IT IS VERY CLEAR WHAT YOU ARE TRYING TO DO
OPEN YOUR EYES !!!
WE PURCHASED A HOUSE A FEW YEARS IN POCOMOKE TO USE AS OUR SECOND HOME…IT I HAD ANY IDEA POCOMOKE
CITY WAS GOING TO THE WHAT IT IS TODAY WE WOULD HAVE NEVER PURCHASED IT.
THERE IS MORE DRUGS AND DRUG DEALERS ON FOURTH STREET THEN I CARE TO KNOW ABOUT.
PEOPLE WAS SELLING DRUGS RIGHT IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET…IT HAS NOTHING WHAT SO EVER TO DO WITH ANY RACE ON FOURTH STREET….THAT IS SAD THAT YOU WOULD EVEN MAKE A COMMENT LIKE THAT…LAST YEAR WE MET A STATE LAW OFFICER AND MENTIONED TO HIM ABOUT ALL THE DRUG DEALING IN POCOMOKE HE GAVE US HIS CARD AND SAID IF WE HAVE ANY ISSUES PLEASE CALL AND DO NOT CALL LAW ENFORCEMENT IN POCOMOKE….WHAT DOES THAT SAY !!!!!
WHICH ONE OF THE CITY OFFICIALS HAS THEIR PET CHAINED UP IN THEIR BACK YARD….
IN POCOMOKE
posted on: Thursday, February 28th, 2008 @ 3:13 pm
Donna,
Your post is all over the place, but the issue of “race” was brought up in the original post by Outraged Richard, to wit:
“What is being done to stop racism and racial demographics in Pocomoke City?”
You are not speaking the truth about our community. You purchased a “second home” in Pocomoke City which seems to imply that you only visit and do not reside here in the city.
Our local police do a good job. I would love to know the name of the “State officer” who gave you such poor advice. Our police department does a good job of combating all criminal acts and works with the local Narcotics Task Force in combating drug crimes.
As to the race issue you have raised:
Apparently you and Richard think that any pedestrian who happens to be black is a drug dealer. Your thinking on this matter is flawed and is terribly offensive to many of our citizens.
posted on: Friday, February 29th, 2008 @ 2:55 pm
Mr McDermott
I have already explained in one of the post that I had posted my comment in a different section
.only by accident. I am speaking the truth about situtions i have witnessed in Pocomoke. Please stop twisting my words around in my post. I said nothing what so ever about the citizens of Pocomoke … I have no problem with the citizens in Pocomoke !!! only the town officials that do not do their jobs ! Go sit on your porch for half an hour and be honest about what you really see going on…I still have the card the was given to me at the Pow Wow last year with the officers
name and phone number…I keep it with me because I never know when I am going to need it…As I stated previous in my post that if we run into any problems to give them a call….What does that say ? I keep that number with me when I come to Pocomoke because I never know if I will need it..
The officers name is not important…Again, please stop turning my comments in to something that is not true..
Donna
posted on: Thursday, March 6th, 2008 @ 2:49 pm