I would like to respond to the letter from Major Ojeda about all the things he likes about Logan County. This is from a man who has spent most of his life away from Logan County.
Major Ojeda has had a very successful military career and he can be very proud of it, but to come home once a year and tell us how good we have it here in Logan County ... I think maybe he should remember his success didn't happen in Logan County, it happened when he got the hell out of here.
When I graduated from Man High School in 1955, there were no jobs and, like Ojeda, I was in the 82nd Airborne for three years. But unlike Ojeda who choose the military, I came back to his beloved Logan County and there still weren't any jobs.
Yes, we still had those great cheeseburgers at Morrison's Drive Inn and Cliffside Drive Inn, but no jobs. We also had the same politicians in the courthouse and Charleston — and still do!
With respect to your rank, Major Ojeda, Logan County has not changed since you left 21 years ago and, if you are gone 21 more, it still will be the same.
You should be glad you left here for a successful career, if you stayed in your beloved Logan County, you would be like most of us — broken down backs and health gone and having any benefit denied by crooked lawyers and politicians. You made a smart choice.
Major Ojeda, I wish I had made the same choice myself. But I missed my chance for success many years ago when I crawled in that first coal mine.
So I guess I am stuck in your beloved Logan County... eating Morrison's cheeseburgers and Nu Era donuts. You didn't mention the new Wendy's in Logan, but I just can't get used to square hamburgers.
Thank you,
Airborne All The Way!
James D. Kilgore
Davin
If I didn't know any better, I would say that someone is just a tad bit jealous? What's wrong with you? For you to get on here and say something that directly attacks his family on a letter that was specifically written about him is absurd and childish. I can see you maybe saying something directed toward Mr. Ojeda and leaving it at that, but is it really necessary to bring his family into this? If his wife is as egotistical as you say she is, then you must really know her then, correct? In my opinion, she is simply trying to better her children's chances at making more friends in what is a very difficult part of their childhood. For God's sake, have a heart. This is a family who is missing a husband and a father all so YOU can be secure in this country and have the everyday freedoms that you enjoy. Maybe you should think about who reads this and how it affects them before you decide to express your idiotic opinions.
(Sorry, chucke, had to edited some more. - Martha)
Abstract reasoning is the ability to know what is behind a door without seeing it in a physical sence.
Logic can not be applied with an emotionally written or verbal attack.
You are reading comments about a person that is known by the writers, they still have a mental picture of a immature juvenile that exhibited an id and an egostical persona.
No one is attacking the serviceman, they are countering what they perceive to be a person who is without a super ego.
They are baseing their observations on the past knowledge of that person and the articles that the person submits.
Due to the militarys conditioning, we can detect that the Major is exhibiting a form of Napoleon complex.
I never saw an Officer lead in combat, but after the carnage they would appear to take command and give orders.
On one occasion a Colonel, after a perimeter attack, came out of a bunker and stood erect with his arm out streached and pointing to the direction from which the ground assault had came. This chicken dung was given a Silver Star w/the V device for Valor, for directing fire while under enemy attack.
It's never good to beat your own drum.
I find it funny that I have answered so many of your questions on here time and time again but apparently reading comprehension was overlooked by many of you during your years in school.
Who was the dope men in the 80's? My uncles were! Did I hang out at the brotherhood club as a child? No, did many of the politicians currently serving? Yes they did! Does anyone ever bring that up to them? Does my family own some of those raggedy structures in the Mount gay area? Yes they do! Half of my family refuses to even speak to me because I tell them that they are SLUM LORDS and that they have no feelings for their community.
As far as prostitution goes, Logan needs places to HELP these females. They are wrong for what they are doing but many may be suffering from other illnesses that have placed them in their situation. I cannot stand that they are out there flashing their crotch areas at cars full of children and think they should be prosecuted for those actions but I think that there needs to be three things that Logan should implement (and I bet Logan has the money to do it too)! No#1...TRUE drug rehab to assist people to really break these shackles. No#2...Stings set up to catch these ladies and get them off of the streets. And lastly the community needs Stings set up to bust the men. I personally think that their pictures should be placed in the banner AFTER they are convicted. Would this be embarrassing? Yes! But imagine if it shamed someone enough to stop that practice. It may save his life with all of the disease that is really out there.
Now these are just my ideas and I am sure none of you want to hear that! Of course you will say I am wrong for even commenting. I realize I will never win with you people but I do not care. I actually think that you are the minority in Logan.
I could care less what your kids do in life (Loganite)! The kids I am focused on are the ones that DO NOT have parents that have the money to put their kids into great colleges. If you do, then that is outstanding and congrats to you as well. But for those that don't, why should they settle? The military gives more scholarships than any organization. The Military will continue educating soldiers as long as they can maintain the grades. I could have went to any college but chose West Virginia State because it was the closest to Logan. I know hold a Masters in Business and organizational Security. Since all you need is a High School diploma to run for office I think I am qualified. My father graduated from Logan and had to join the Air Force because college could have never been afforded by his family. The military gave him a skill in the medical field and eventually paid his way through school at the Mayo Clinic. Don't hate on the military! I know that nobody wants to see their prized possessions go away to serve. I, like yourself want for my children to go to college. I cannot force them and if they decide that the military is the route they want to go then I will support it. I would find it strange because of all of the things they have had to do without because of my being away for so long but I will support them nonetheless.
lastly I want to comment (For the second time)as to how I can be in Afghanistan and still have time to write my family and read the banner on-line. Well Galeforce, When I am prepping for a mission and out on a mission I am MISSION FOCUSED! When we return we eat, relax and sleep! I relax in front of one of the 5 computers that we have and the 3 phones which allow for me to call and hear the voices of my family. Do you think that is too much? Should we not be allowed those niceties while we are defending YOUR freedoms? Every spare minute I have I do my best to get on the computer to try and stay connected to those back home (even if it is writing comments to you). It is now 5:27 in the AM in Afghanistan and I have been on here since 3:00 AM. I do this so I can be on the computers when most are alseep. When the soldiers are all up I like for them to have the computers and I will only get on them if there is nobody in line. Sorry once again for my novels that I write but I will never just sit back and allow someone to hit me with a rock in the back of the head. I say this because people like the majority on here would never hit me from the front!
Actually…some may think differently on this opinion, but the military is the way to go for many young people. It took a bit for me to catch on, but I think the woman called loganite is afraid for her son to join the military. She is saying she is doing all she can to make sure her son doesn’t HAVE to join the military. Miss…I understand your point…and I understand your worries. Nobody likes war, but we MUST defend our nation against terrorists and tyrants. We enjoy the life we have now because of those who sacrificed their time, talent, and lives for the cause of liberty.
With that said…I understand Ms. Loganite’s fear. Nobody wants to put their children in harm’s way! Think of the danger our founding fathers put their lives in when they signed the Declaration of Independence. Each knew they would die if ever caught by the King of England! Sometimes we need to think of the common good over our own individual safety.
I find some of the comments directed against Major Ojeda as repulsive! I don’t understand how a good man could be so demonized by this lot. If you say he was “no good” at one time, look at him now! He is the prime example of a success story. He is a Major in the U.S. Army. He is a living example of a success story that Logan County should applaud. What…pray tell…have you people accomplished who demonize him? I think many of you are full of hot air! I pity some people such as Chuck-e! The man can’t write a coherent sentence, and is an embarrassment to the county. I can’t think of a job for such a man; maybe he is a major domo for Ms. Loganite (she said she was wealthy).
One more point that I find silly…some women in Logan County think they have bigger gonads than a man! If a woman beats up a man, it is because the man is being a gentleman and not striking back. Also, Chuck…when you learn to write, maybe we can debate issues on an adult level; until then, I hope you well in whatever low paying job you now have. Salutations and blessings to all…adieu!
If you love to attack a person for their opinion then you are experiencing an abstract concept. Figure all that out.
I think Jack Nicholson said it best in "A Few Good Men" when he stated that people like you like to sit back and question the blanket of freedom that soldiers provide. In reading both of your comments I can see that the articles go much deeper than just not wanting someone to return home and do something for the community. Did he turn you down for a prom date kemit? or did he really beat you up Loganite? It is sorry that the Logan banner would even print your response kermit but hey are definitley not biased. I agree with Dr pepper on this one. People should want to come home and bring back things they have learned from other places. It is definitely better that what we currently have to deal with. To sit and throw rocks at our servicemen and women in uniform shows how worthless people like you really are. Our forces are the most educated in the world with all officers earning a minimum of a college degree. That is a bachelor's for you kermit which is most likely far more than you currentlyhave. You have no real clue and need to get off of your front porch and see what really goes on in the world.
You have just created a new LOW categaory for yourself. How dare you bring my wife and children into this conversation. You can hate me all you want but my family is off limits to you (I would appreciate that the Logan Banner keep that out of this forum as well).
My wife has done absolutley nothing except be a proactive parents and volunteer as most parents should. My kids are not thrown into the limelight! You call yourself an educated person and someone who is of the healing/caring profession and then you say things like that. You ma'am are aparently one of those who has fell through the cracks.
You all claim to know me from school. Did Kermit kids go to school with me? You and Jack-4Ral and Loganite don't know me from Adam and all of your tales about my youth are not accurate. Loganite is close. I was a mean kid. But nobody has ever looked into why! I was the smallest kid in school and was bullied relentlessly. I got to where I believed that if I was the one to start the fights then atleast I didn't have to wait for them. Was I wrong? Yes I was. Have I apaologized for that? Yes I have. What more can a guy do? Do you want my blood? All I ask for is a chance to TRY! Try to fix the things that nobody else wants to do but everyone knows needed fixed. has the current politicians really tried? I don't think so. I would like to try and hold people responsible for their actions. Could I do this as a sheriff? Could I do this as a County Commissioner? Maybe! But I know that I have to try!
Leave my family out of this Kermit!
The reading public has let people like the Major, Gary, Rick and others with conservative right wing views dominate the opinion and letters to the editor sections of the Banner.
The local editoral page (Where we stand) is another part of the Banner that is dominated by a conservative right-wing group, as in a Kentucky (Ky. crime fighter) immigrant and Mingo Mike.
Both the above not from Logan Co., but projects their opinions over others that are Logan Countians.
"Where We Stand" should not be used to force feed the people of Logan Co. with conservative right-wing propaganda.
It should not be used to further the views of the Coal Industry lobby, nor to support Mountain Top Removal Mining, which is in fact destroying Logan County.
Pepper, cello, Beau, Chuck, Kermit, Gale, Mike R., Larry, nite, Sarge and even you Zipper.
Whats you opinion.
You were not mature enough to kick around in college but mature enough to go to Pittsburg and do a man's work for a man's pay ? I have to raise the BS flag there. Please be real.
Also, I see you are well on the way to a career in politics, seeing how you nimbly side stepped the one post that asked WHERE you get the FREE TIME in the Army to post letters constantly ? Not HOW you do it, but where do you get all the free time ?
Look forward to your reply.
Gale in Henlawson
I don't have a problem with the military. I have a problem with a grown man going to the middle school telling my 11 year old CHILD that it would be a great option for him. Yes my husband and I have an education and with that education we have been very fortunate to have jobs that have provided us with a great income. You see, we both worked very hard all through school and college to get what we have. We have lived in Logan County and made it despite the hardships in the County; and no, you never whipped me. I would have taken you then, but I have always been a lady and will continue to do so. I do know you Mr. Ojeda, always have, I know your family. Why don't you tell Logan who was a lot of these slum businesses belong to.... who were the big druggies known as in the 80's and 90's that were so popular... Do you know who they were Mr. Ojedga, some might say you are directly related to these people, you know - your family. So don't act like I don't know you. You didn't have the grades to get in a decent college and I didn't see you as an 80lb boy holding his own, i saw you as an 80 lb big mouth who couldn't whip a fly. So you left Logan and now you can retire. Good for you.
You will forgive me if I believe my son over you. He was very excited the day you spoke, told me stories of the places you saw, the things you have done and how wonderful the army would be for him. Most of the men in my family were in the Air Force and Navy. I think it's a great option for a lot of people. However, I do not think that anyone should be talking to an 11 year old telling them how wonderful it is for them to choose the military at that age. I am the one every night making sure he does his homework and helping him, not you Mr. Ojeda. I am the one who goes to work every day to make sure that his education is taken care of, not you Mr. Ojeda. His father and I work very hard so that he will have the same opportunities that we had, just like our parents before us. When HE is old enought to choose the life he wants that will be fine, but until then we certainly do not need you to confuse him as to what his "choices" are when he is still so young.
If they are secure in themselves they would not feel the need to impart wisdom and their kids down our throat every five minutes.
(Family website, remember Kermit? - Martha)
Is life in the military dangerous? Yes…of course! The cost of YOUR freedom is high. However, Major Ojeda is correct when he gives young people a choice. They can end up in Logan making minimum wage, or they can set their goals for something better. I am not informing you; I am telling you that life in the military is great! I was in the military and LOVED it. For your information, our military is the only thing that stands between us and tyranny. Why don’t you for once in your life be thankful to the people who sacrifice their lives for you! I detect a lot of bitterness and envy in the letters directed against Major Ojeda. I believe many of you are jealous of him!
You say you are rich, good for you! Most people in Logan live in poverty. Other than the coal mines and government jobs, there are not many jobs that pay well. It’s none of my business, but I wonder how you became rich? Just how wealthy are you? Since nobody knows you, why don’t you share with us what you do for a living? Also, since you seem to be educated, what school/university did you attend? Up front…I don’t think you got your money’s worth and should ask for a refund.
Finally…if you and your buddies don’t like Major Ojeda, that is your tough luck…huh? Personally, I don’t care what you think, but marvel at the way you like to throw stones at Major Ojeda. You belong to the liberal media clique that opposes anything good, and aggrandize your own opinions with retrousse noses! Logan County could use a person of Major Ojeda’s integrity to fix some problems. Logan has elected bad leaders for far too long!
Keep the letters coming, Major Ojeda! You are a good man! I love the way you make these people cry like babies.
my rearend.you are one phd.to make a statement such as you made,there is no good democrats,well,i can feel the same way about repukelicans!George W. taught us that.most politicians fall into that category.if you are waiting for Rush,or Sarah to look out for you,you are one sick puppy.they look out for themselves,all of them.
(Sorry, chuckie, edited out - Martha)
Thank God for technology! I may be in the middle of nowhere but thanks to modern technology I now have a few computers and phones to allow us troops to keep in contact with our loved ones back home and to also keep up with what is going on in the communities we left behind.
It really seems to me that you (Loganite) have a direct problem with me! If you do, by all means....solve it! I make no lies about the fact that I was a mean kid as a child. I fought all of the time (probably smacked you around once or twice and if so, I apologize because I only weighed 82 pounds at graduation and I know how tough that can be when someone like that is throwing their weight around). When I graduated my father asked me if I wanted to go to college. I said "NO" because I knew I was not mature enough and would have only let him down. You see Loganite, you don't really know me! I CHOSE to postpone college and instead worked construction in Pittsburgh for awhile and then, decided to look toward military service.
Many of you sound like you actually hate the military by speaking so negatively about it. Did you not make it through Basic Training? Couldn't pass the physical portion? Flat Feet?
I have never spoken to the kids in Logan about trying to get out and join the military. On the contrary, I speak to them about what is going on in the real world and about how important it is for them to try and attend college after High School. You see Loganite, not everyone is as fortunate as you or I was! Not everyone has parents that can afford to send them to college. Some peeople only have a few avenues which are drugs, military or draw a check. I am trying! I will return and I will TRY! I am not perfect. I am not a knight in shining armor. I am just someone who moved away and desperately wants to return one day to try and better the community that I hear SO MANY others griping about. If Logan was so perfect then why is it that it is so depressed? Wouldn't you rather see someone take office that actually wants to try and make it better? Or would you rather vote someone in that will pocket cash every chance he can get, sit at home and watch TV instead of actually being at work for the people, drive home the County vehicles for the free gas and mileage and then only show up to tell you what he plans on doing the next 4 years.
Like me, don't like, down right hate me! You people who sit on here and throw stones at me are cowards because you hide behind an alias and do nothing but sit and try and speak negatively about those that actually do care. When I retire and decide to run for office I hope that I get to compete against you Loganite! Unltil then, stop your crying about you getting picked on by a 70 pound 11th grader and get over it.
Yes, I have been hit in the head many times, also shot, stabbed, cut and kicked, all in the line of duty.
The last head MRI I had not too long ago came back normal, I'm sure that you would disagree with that.
The last quota test was 132, I can live with that, I have for 63 years.
Logan Co. will stay the same as long as the Coal, Land, and Gas companies have us by the testicles.
Only when the Coal Industry releases it's grip and leaves Logan Co. will there be a change, this change will not take place for many decades.
Loganite, the Major is not a Grunt, that distinction was given to Infantrymen like myself who humped the mountainous jungles of the Central Highlands of Vietnam.
The term was given to 130 lb G.I.s like myself, that carried 85 pounds of equiptment, when a Company of us passed by, you could hear the Grunts.
We were told our status in the U.S. Military, Whale dung on the bottom of the Ocean, I beleive that was correct.
I asked a friend once if he was in the Military, he said no, he was in the Air Force, I beleive he was also correct.
If you beleive comments from the likes of Pepper, Callo and Beau, you are wishing to go back to the good old days of Bush/Cheney and the Dark Ages and the second Great Depression.
The only thing that stands between us and tyranny is a Liberal Democratic Party.
I will sign off now, I have a headache.
what do you think of that highly educated wealthy woman who should have spell check on her computer.i am not highly educated ,but i spell better than that.
What is wrong with trying to fix things that are broken in Logan County? Logan needs honest people to do the right thing to fix things. I wish I could come back to Logan to fix them myself, but it will be years before I can do that. The way to start is to do exactly opposite of anything jack_4ral says to do! As I said, he may have fallen on his head as a child which affected his logical thinking.
I will make this simple for everyone: if a person is a democrat, then vote against them. There is no such thing as a good democrat! Joe Manchan needs to change his party affiliation (he sounds like a reasonable person). I can’t understand how a pro-life, pro-gun, fiscally conservative person could even call himself a democrat…maybe Joe fell on his head as a child as well. I urge everyone who wants change to get rid of the democrats. You will see job growth, better schools, and more money in your pockets…guaranteed! Vote in November to get rid of Obama’s goons! Let’s send them all packing!
I did four years in the Air Force. I suppose that would mean I am a veteran. We need to thank those in the military for their service. They are the only thing standing between us and tyranny. I think the current Commander-in-Chief is an embarrassment to our country and does not appreciate the military. The idea of going to our enemy’s backyard and blowing them kisses makes me sick. I can see Obama is trying hard to take away America’s place as number one. Let’s vote him out while there is still a chance to do it!