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Raymond Cummings has shown that he is a good decision-maker
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To the Editor,

Robeson county needs a county commissioner who will keep the interests of its citizens ahead of his own personal profit. Raymond Cummings has proven that he is a man of integrity, fairness and sound judgment. Wise financial decision-making in his own private affairs makes him the best candidate to keep our county moving forward in hard economic times.

As a businessman myself, I appreciate and support a candidate who is a good manager of his personal affairs. Vote to keep the man in office who has given distinguished service to county government and built a good name for himself as a responsible decision-maker. We can trust Raymond Cummings to represent our interests in sensibly improving Robeson County.

Edsel Lowry

Pembroke



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henberry45
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May 03, 2012
This is so tipical of Lumbee people. Airing the dirty laundry in the public forum pages. You should all be ashamed of yourselves. Why is it that we of all three races in robeson county, must be the ones to show our ignorance in the public forums. You won't see the blacks or the whites go for the jugular vein of their own people on this blog! This is rediculus. Settle your differences in private, not where those who would not have your best interest at heart can laugh at you. My kindergarden grandchildren get along better than you supposedly grown up adults. No wonder we have so many churches fragmenting themselves amoung the Indian people. We silmply don't know how to get along well with other Indians. It's sort of like the ole' Shoot yourself in the foot mentality. But your real problem is you don't know how to bridle your mouth. What is accomplished by saying the mean sprited things you do about each other? How will it effect others around you that don't engage in this kind of stupidity. GOD HELP THE LUMBEE.
itzme
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May 02, 2012
My LREMC light bill has not decreased since he has been on the Board. So is that all his fault? Everyone has their own personal opinions and this is ugly. Making personal attacks is not benefiting anybody but the Devil. We all have heard good and bad on both sides. I don't only keep up with our elected officials at voting time - its a constant check. Do I feel our County Commissioners have always made the best decisions concerning me individually - no - but I am only one of many they have to consider when making decisions. What do you think they have not done? Really - please say so. This county is in better shape financially than most counties in our surrounding area and the jobs get done. So what can you say the Board is NOT doing? Robeson County is no different employment wise than any other county in this state. Try listing what your candidate has or can do for the county instead of bashing the opponent. Don't give the Devil anything else to smile about.
phyldil8
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April 28, 2012
If Raymond is so concerned about the Robeson County residents, and he also works for the Public Schools of Robeson County. Why didn't he ask the other county commissioners for a 1 cent sales tax and make it for just to keep the teachers and teacher assistant in the classroom, like other counties did to keep teachers and teachers assistant in their county. OH but he help spend our tax dollars for the DSS building I guess that is more important than our children at school.
StayTrue3
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April 29, 2012
You've failed to realize that commissioners make decisions as a whole therefore you can't place blame on one person! If it seems so easy for you then maybe you should run! It's hard to please everyone.
ReedyQLewis
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April 28, 2012
It's just odd that so many people that write in seem to know so much about how this man runs his personal business. How in sam hill would they know? they only know what they see on the outside. They probably know more about this man personal business than he do! Wonder what dog they got in this race, cause they writing a book full of good things about the man, but you never hear from these people except election time,...when they have something to gain from it. pray, children, pray...
StayTrue3
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April 28, 2012
Bankruptcy records are public records, if you wanted to know if it was true you definitely could! That's how people know he can't handle his personal affairs! And also because several farmers and landowners are speaking up about how Lacy owes them thousands of dollars from where he filed bankruptcy and never paid them back but yet hi throwing out money to people to buy votes and get people to put their signs in his yard! And he also made the comment to a lady in Walmart that he would "go bankrupt to get Raymond out of office" that mans in it for all the wrong reasons. He needs to take himself out of the election and use that money to wipe the dirt off his reputation and give people THEIR money back!
BBBD
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April 28, 2012
Vote out all incumbents from the President on down.
StayTrue3
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April 27, 2012
I couldn't agree with this post more! Raymond Cummings has proved his good decision making for the past 16 years, he is also a man of his word. It's hard to please everyone but I know for a fact he tries to! He may get criticized for making a decision to build the new DSS building but people need to look at the good it has done for our county! If you were ever in the old building you seen the shape it was in, there was mold and mildew, the ceilings were falling in. Our county was being sued because of that building, workers were in a office with 3 other workers and when people had to come in and talk about problems in their home they had to deal with all these other people hearing it! The state offered to pay 66% of the new building, saving tax payers 10 million dollars so I think Mr. Raymond's decision was definitely a good one! Raymond also doesn't have to go out and bribe people with money and cakes to get votes, he talks about what he can and wants to do for the people. He's a big supporter of lowering taxes which is something we all need. Voters, don't allow yourself to be bribed with money, the candidate that is doing all this is simply making fools out of the people because he thinks that he can when our votes over that easy, our vote is important and shouldn't be won over that easy. Vote for the man that is actually speaking on the issues of our county and not that man that is trying to blind you with money! If a candidate can't discuss important issues he doesn't need to run! And if a candidate has filed for bankruptcy twice and owes several people money he needs to be using the money he's throwing to people to work on his personal issues! A man that can't handle his own money isn't deserving if such a good position! Re-elect Raymond Cummings, the best man for the position!
outsiderlookingin11
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April 27, 2012
i got a question why would Edsel Lowry write this? He isn't even in Raymond's voting district. Oh I got it this is still part of the good buddy business Edsel says vote for Raymond and Raymond hooks him up with more back door business that can't come through the front doors. This is Robeson County's problem this has been going on forever. It would be good if businesses like the college sun do stay out of these wars but I know its hard to stay open if Raymond and his Beam road druggies aren't pushing money to him. In response to Raymond not taking bribes then why is he tied to Metcon and also why did several drug people on Beam road go to the county voting office and say that raymond gave them money to buy beer if they would vote for him? you guys are blind
StayTrue3
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April 28, 2012
You sound just as ignorant as the man that told you these lies! Tell Lacy Cummings that if he cant run an election the honest way and not tell lies he doesn't need to run at all. Raymond is not in any way tied to drugs and it's sad that you allowed a con artist to brainwash your head with nonsense! Maybe the so-called druggies you're speaking of would just rather have someone in the position that doesn't rob people of thousands of dollars!
outsiderlookingin11
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April 28, 2012
staytrue3 (Ms. T Connor) we all understand that you are the mother of Raymonds grandkid and you obviously are dying to get into the family. Why must you continue to act like you know anything about politics and continue to speak about Mr. Lacy Cummings. Don't you think you are a little over the top with your numerous stories on this site and on Facebook? If Raymond is this great guy that you say he is I wonder what he would think about your rants about Lacy. Probably nothing because we all know he is the one filling your head with this knowledge because you wouldn't know the first thing about public records and how to locate them trust me I know. Also I hope you are writing these blogs on your free time and not on DSS's time. We would hate for them to see you spending their time on here and Facebook especially considering how Raymond had to "pull strings" to get you that job
StayTrue3
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April 29, 2012
I'm sorry to inform you that you're wrong, that post affirms how much of an idiot you really are. I'm sure the person you're referring to wouldn't too much like the fact you are discussing their business like that. But as far as DSS goes, there are PLENTY of people that have relatives and friends out their working. In Robeson County you have to know someone to get anywhere, everyone knows that!
tpc004
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April 29, 2012
Outsiderlookinin,

I would like to clear up the last post you made. Yes, I am the mother of Mr. Raymond's grandchild and I do greatly support him. But if you're wondering, I wouldn't vote for Lacy even if he wasn't running against Mr. Raymond! You obviously know so much about my life but if you must know, I started out at DSS through a temporary program called CIP that last from July-May. I APPLIED for 2 jobs before I got a permanent position, along with 4 other people. If I wouldn't have gotten a permanent position I wouldn't be working at DSS after May. Everyone that started in CIP was referred by someone so everyone else that was in the program knew someone too! I had been out of work for 3 months and needed a job because I just recently I had a newborn baby and needed a job so i could support her. If Mr. Raymond would've "pulled some strings" I would've never even started out through a temporary position ad wouldn't have never had to apply for a permanent position, don't you think? But Raymond is a good man, I know that personally. He's a family man and he does do things for the people, I've seen it first hand. I'm sorry you had to go on here and post lies about him but none of what you said was true.
outsiderlookingin11
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April 29, 2012
its just so funny that u responded once saying it wasn't you then changed your name to another one to make it look like 2 different people. You posted twice within the same hour thats a little to coincidental don't you think? Like I said now people knows its raymond's sons "baby mama" running her mouth on here. I am sure it will get back to Mr. Cummings. I wish I could show a screen shot of you saying the exact same thing word for word on your Facebook as your screen name staytrue3 on here but enough with it all. You have been called out people like you are def the strange people Raymond has behind his campaign. I hope for the people in Robeson County this back door politician gets put out. The people are to good to be abused by someone with a little more education than them that takes advantage of them. I pray for my friends in that county because it is pitiful.
tpc004
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April 30, 2012
I feel sorry for you! You spend your time trying to find out who comments on here? I don't have to prove anything to you, I've had this username well over a year. Mr. Raymond's a good, caring person and that's all that matters. Your words mean nothing to me so please continue to think what you would like, but you have no business bringing my personal life into this for one, I'm not running for election and two, you don't know me. It's really sad the things people will say and do, praying for you! And btw, Edsel is in district 5.
aggravatedandupset
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May 01, 2012
First of all you should not be posting information, without having all the facts. Lacy Cummings has not bribed anyone for their vote; Raymond on the other hand has been known to do this in several elections including this one. If Raymond has done such a good job why has our taxes gone up instead of going down. Sounds to me that Raymond has done you some personal favors and thats why you support him. Raymond Cummings is only worried about the good of Robeson County during election time. You never hear of anything that he's done until it's time for him to recruit votes. In 16 years Raymond has made nor stood behind any major changes that were for the good of Robeson County or its citizens. Sounds to me that you are a member of his special interest group and are only worried about the "good" he can do for you!!!
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