Darrin has refused to reply to three emails that I sent to him, so after this show of support I decided to call him and ask him directly. Here’s how the call went…<\/p>\n
\nDarrin: Ed’s Honda.
\nMe: Can I speak with Darrin?
\nDarrin: This is Darrin.
\nMe: Darrin, this is Bruce.
\nDarrin: Um… um… hey.
\nMe: So, what’s the real reason you banned me?
\nDarrin: I didn’t like the way the board was going.
\nMe: What’s it going to take to mend our differences?
\nDarrin: Um… time, I guess.
\nMe: Really? How much time?
\nDarrin: I dunno, just time.
\nMe: Forgive me for saying that I don’t believe you.
\nDarrin: OK.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
So that happened. I appreciate all of my friends who are lobbying to get me back on HalifaxTalk but Darrin’s acting like a petty little child. <\/p>\n
\nUpdate #1<\/strong>: Darrin says “Now we can see how many more lies Bruce can post up”. Ok, Darrin, you’re on. Point out the lies that you claim to see.<\/p>\nUpdate #2<\/strong>: Bunny says “I’m thinking it had little or nothing to do with the necklaces.” You’re “thinking” that? He’s your brother! Why don’t you ask him directly and post it? It’s because I called bullshit on the nepotism of Clan Talbott. I’m sure Darrin got a little butthurt when I also pointed out that he disappeared in that strip club thread. I’d had enough of “Halifax County Needs Strip Clubs” from somebody that wouldn’t ever go to a strip club. There’s your reasons. <\/p>\nUpdate #3:<\/strong>: The Blind Faith of some people is quite amazing. \ud83d\ude00 “None of your business” my ass. It’s right here in black & white. You be the judge.<\/p>\nUpdate #4:<\/strong>: Our good friend, Grasshopper, sings the joyful noise of rejoicing regarding my banning. Here’s her quote…<\/p>\nKeep him LOCKED UP…the peace in the valley has been most serene. DT ROCKS! \ud83d\ude08<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Ha! Go figure, one who complains that their voice isn’t being heard regarding South Boston’s Comprehensive Plan takes great pleasure in having another voice silenced. What Would Jesus Say about that attitude (or using the Twisted Evil smiley)? I guess it’s OK to shut somebody up that you don’t agree with, eh? I’ll take “Hypocrisy” for $300.<\/p>\n
Update #5:<\/strong>: I \u2665 My #1 Stalker<\/del> Fan, Bobbi Moore. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"I figured out that Darrin Talbott was never going to un-ban me from HalifaxTalk when I got off the phone with him a few minutes ago.<\/p>\n
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