tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post1109029947280649811..comments2024-03-25T20:06:39.794-05:00Comments on Grits for Breakfast: Grievances filed against TYC's "Bronco" Billy Humphrey for retaliationGritsforbreakfasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10152152869466958902noreply@blogger.comBlogger138125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-5847767512505023782007-11-23T15:40:00.000-06:002007-11-23T15:40:00.000-06:00I don't understand the 11/15/2007 10:16:00 PM post...I don't understand the 11/15/2007 10:16:00 PM post. Grits, I hope you are watching for things that sound like threats of harm.<BR/><BR/>11/15/2007 10:31:00 PM has a point. In order to successfully grieve an incident in TYC you must play by their rules. That is why every JCO should know the PRS, GAP and INS policies better then their supervisors. It is the only thing that can possible save you from admin placing a bulls eye on your back.<BR/><BR/>Please tell me what the BHB is? And Ron Jackson is closing???? Where did that come from?<BR/><BR/>I never had much respect for Berry, but what happened to him was WAY wrong. It sounds like he really stepped up for the right reason and then got stepped ON for it. I wish him luck if he pursues litigation, but Dewey Poteet and some others in CO Legal do NOT play fair once they know you won't back down. Berry can expect a personal smear campaign from that quarter. Stroud sounds like a girl with some real courage. Kudos to her. Walters has some faults (don't we all?) but there were several things I really respected about him in the workplace. I hope he can stay out of the crosshairs of the current leadership.<BR/><BR/>Mr. Hickman, you are spot on about "I learned long ago the best approach on unsubstantiated comments is to call them out; otherwise some people think they are true on the theory you did not respond." It is a pain to have to make the effort, but you are right to do so.<BR/><BR/>Last, but definitely not least, is the observation that as a JCO who sat through countless Behavior Groups, I sensed during lege hearings something in the communication (both verbal and non-verbal) between Pope and Whitmire that made me uncomfortable. I may not know what the sub-plot is there, but it doesn't pass the smell test. Am I the only one who got that feeling?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-41005990890298283362007-11-20T23:20:00.000-06:002007-11-20T23:20:00.000-06:00Well put, 6:11Well put, 6:11Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-8290857506236844442007-11-20T22:46:00.000-06:002007-11-20T22:46:00.000-06:00I'm sick and tired of hearing about Gainesville. ...I'm sick and tired of hearing about Gainesville. What makes what you guys do so much better than anybody else? The Super you had that was promoted to RD was no better that what you have now. Everybody knows he got the job in the first place because of Brit Canary. He didn't and still don't tell it straight. He went along with anything you guys wanted to do whether it followed policy or not. You know it. That's probably why you're so messed up that you got somebody who will make you follow policy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-19679952717633486622007-11-20T06:11:00.000-06:002007-11-20T06:11:00.000-06:00Is there anyone in Texas politics who cannot be bo...Is there anyone in Texas politics who cannot be bought? First and foremost, we have Governor Goodhair, a do nothing blowhard more concerned about hair care products and a possible VP nomination than with honesty, integrity and ethics. Next, we have the lege, a collection of self-serving, money grubbing, morons, who feign moral outrage at what's happened in TYC, but whose sole purpose in to make a fast buck at the expense of a floundering agency and the taxpayers of the State of Texas. And then there's Jay Kimbrough. Now there's a piece of work. He fires so-called "criminals" from TYC and then influences the award of a high dollar contract to a guy who is a recognized crook in two states. And now, Judge Triana, who apparently has no interest or concern in Dementia and the Humpster violating the settlement order on pepper spray. Her solution is apparently to have the two sides come up with "framework language" by Wednesday. I wonder if she'll send both sides to bed without supper if they don't? With such stellar examples of morals and ethics, is it any wonder that we're in the shape we're in? The court has an opportunity to send a positive message to the likes of Pope and Humphrey that they are not above the law and that they will be held accountable. But unfortunately the main concern of our elected officals is not the good of the people of Texas, but rather getting re-elected. Perhaps "sunsetting" is the bullet in the brain that will end the suffering of TYC. In the end, the kids and the dedicated juvenile corrections professionals who have tried to make a difference in their lives, are the ones who will pay the price for the arrogance and stupidity of a state government that has become so callous and so corrupt that it is willing to sacrifice the futures of more than 3000 kids currently incarcerated in TYC.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-68642456375913562772007-11-20T01:02:00.000-06:002007-11-20T01:02:00.000-06:00the core is strong at Gainesville but with Haider ...the core is strong at Gainesville but with Haider and Hawthorne running the show it will soon be gone.The morale at Gainesville is so bad that long time vetrans are looking for other jobs. Gainesville has been sent all over Texas helping others out. We have had senators , officials from Austin and even Will Farell. All have said great job but our supt and asst. treats and talks to staff like dogs. THEY WILL BE THE FALL OF GAINESVILLE.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-86045671412507777912007-11-19T21:26:00.000-06:002007-11-19T21:26:00.000-06:00I was reading the Law Suit where Da Pope is being ...I was reading the Law Suit where Da Pope is being Sued so If they Win will She have to pay any of that Settlement?? Ill be dammed if any of my Tax Dollars go to settle a Law Suit which She caused and I bet I can get more people who think that way as well.<BR/>I was told Several years ago that if an Individual is named in a suit they are on there own is that the case here or is She exempt?I remember years ago I was told by a TYC Exec that if a TYC Staff is named they are on there own..So is Da Pope on our meal ticket or what?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-52109711631577518742007-11-19T21:16:00.000-06:002007-11-19T21:16:00.000-06:00I'll bring the feathers, you have the tar ready! P...I'll bring the feathers, you have the tar ready! Politics suck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-4004806753658290222007-11-19T21:05:00.000-06:002007-11-19T21:05:00.000-06:00They will walk away scott free!!! Read between the...They will walk away scott free!!! Read between the lines if the Judge was so bent on doing anything to these people they would have done it today and not let them get out of the courts sight..<BR/>Man this is so Political what will it take to open the publics eyes that these people are no good...<BR/>Man I tell you when I vote the next time it will not be for a Republican or Democrat ,,,,I will vote for an Independant maybe by taking some money away from these Folks they will get an Idea what they have done to us...I agree with what the other message said let the State Troopers deal with these Lovely Children as little Chewey calls them...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-6291932892792118812007-11-19T19:23:00.000-06:002007-11-19T19:23:00.000-06:00I'll heat the TAR if you bring the Feather Pillows...I'll heat the TAR if you bring the Feather Pillows.<BR/><BR/>Been over 100 years since a public servant has been tared and feathered but the time has come...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-87439765469965633342007-11-19T19:22:00.000-06:002007-11-19T19:22:00.000-06:00If they get off the hook, it'll just reinforce the...If they get off the hook, it'll just reinforce their feeling that laws don't apply to them. What role models for the TYC kids.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-56367559494455045182007-11-19T19:17:00.000-06:002007-11-19T19:17:00.000-06:00Does this mean Judge Triana is letting them off th...Does this mean Judge Triana is letting them off the hook? TYC employees can't take another blow below the belt. As it is, there is no shred of respect for Dementia and the Humpster. This will just do them in! The mob will be at central office waiting on them if they aren't found in contempt and jailed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-52677422459406314832007-11-19T17:58:00.000-06:002007-11-19T17:58:00.000-06:00An Austin judge tells a children's advocacy group ...An Austin judge tells a children's advocacy group and the Texas Youth Commission to work out an agreement on when and how TYC can use pepper spray against inmates. <BR/><BR/>Texas Appleseed claims TYC was only using pepper spray against inmates between 30 and 80 times a month before August. <BR/><BR/>"After the directive, it went up to 250 times a month," the group's Rebecca Lightsey says outside the courtroom this morning. <BR/><BR/>The group claims TYC still hasn't lived up to a bargain to cut back on pepper spray use, a rule Lightsey says was adopted illegally. <BR/><BR/>"Then they entered into a settlement agreement with us that they could go back to the old rule," Lightsey says, "but unfortunately in the last two months, it's been over 200 times they've used pepper spray." <BR/><BR/>Judge Giesla Triana orders the two sides back into court Wednesday with framework language on when and how TYC can use pepper spray.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-83763421924616608432007-11-19T17:56:00.000-06:002007-11-19T17:56:00.000-06:00Does anyone know what happened in court today?Does anyone know what happened in court today?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-3342582170828550952007-11-19T05:00:00.000-06:002007-11-19T05:00:00.000-06:00http://www.hss.caltech.edu/~mcafee/Bin/sb.htmlProf...http://www.hss.caltech.edu/<BR/>~mcafee/Bin/sb.html<BR/><BR/>Profile of the Sociopath<BR/><BR/>What rises to the top of social empires? (Politics)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-53668303798447792192007-11-18T22:46:00.000-06:002007-11-18T22:46:00.000-06:00We all need to wake up a smell the roses. None of...We all need to wake up a smell the roses. None of this "reform" has anything to do with the WTSS scandal - that was just the excuse our elected criminals used to line their own pockets. Goodhair has been blatantly crooked from day one, and thumbs his nose at those who would call him to account. Don't even get me started about that arrogant crook Elmer. The problem is that Texas voters don't care. Just look at the sorry turnouts for elections! So, the Humpster violates court orders and illegally harrasses employees? Small potatoes! It's all about money! People don't count.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-2911233713757048382007-11-18T21:52:00.000-06:002007-11-18T21:52:00.000-06:00The DMN ought to do an open records request on all...The DMN ought to do an open records request on all of the other grievances filed against Bronco Billy. There are more interesting things afoot and many of the grievances are interconnected. They would definitely paint a more vivid, accurate portrait of the unethical, unprofessional, immoral and illegal activities of Bronco Billy. I wonder if the next time TDCJ is in the crosshair if the lege will import ex-TYC staff to try and right that ship? Man, I gotta give up dope someday real soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-82419014360499673602007-11-18T19:40:00.000-06:002007-11-18T19:40:00.000-06:00Will needs to hire a deputy who has experience on ...Will needs to hire a deputy who has experience on the inside, but still has compassion for the kids. I think he can do a lot of good for both staff and kids to make TYC a better place, but he needs to get himself someone he can trust who knows TYC from the inside out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-82472232612280988472007-11-18T18:20:00.000-06:002007-11-18T18:20:00.000-06:00I think that the reason that bloggin GFB is becaus...I think that the reason that bloggin GFB is because it helps many of us relieve the stress which is a result of the frustation of having no voice at work. I know it makes me feel better whether it makes a difference or not...and I believe it may, but then I am a hopeful person (or maybe just naive).<BR/><BR/>I think Will Harrell is a good guy with good intentions, but I know of an incident where he demanded a student be released from security without even looking at why he was in there, and the student returned to the dorm and assaulted staff. He was in there for multiple assaults on other students and staff. EVERYONE needs to be kept safe. That is our job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-46755004265898900532007-11-18T16:15:00.000-06:002007-11-18T16:15:00.000-06:00Ronnie Earle, Travis County DA, might be a better ...Ronnie Earle, Travis County DA, might be a better solution to the retaliation and other criminal offenses of the Pope and her cronies than waiting for Governor Goodhair to do anything.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-26487072121047249702007-11-18T13:00:00.000-06:002007-11-18T13:00:00.000-06:00"That's the sound of the man..... working on the c..."That's the sound of the man..... working on the chain.... ayye ayye"<BR/><BR/>I do believe that'd send a strong message to these TDCJ transplants.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-48832826200975075502007-11-18T12:44:00.000-06:002007-11-18T12:44:00.000-06:0011:28 and 12:12,I learned long ago the best approa...11:28 and 12:12,<BR/><BR/>I learned long ago the best approach on unsubstantiated comments is to call them out; otherwise some people think they are true on the theory you did not respond.<BR/><BR/>As to what is going to happen on Monday, that depends on what the Plaintiff's are asking for and how angry the judge is over what Humphrey and Pope, et.al. did. Jail and fines for contempt are a possibility.<BR/> <BR/>If I were the judge, I would refer the matter to the DA for child abuse prosections.<BR/><BR/>Howard A. HickmanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-32874214969252639572007-11-18T12:12:00.000-06:002007-11-18T12:12:00.000-06:00Hey Howard -No one ans. this at the other string, ...Hey Howard -<BR/><BR/>No one ans. this at the other string, maybe you know. What are the possible outcomes of Pope/Billy et al., violating that pepper spray agreement? If the advocates prove TYC was in contempt, who gets it, Pope, or Billy? What do you think will happen?<BR/><BR/>I don't recall this ever happening in the agency, so this is a first.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-88047027088825513912007-11-18T11:28:00.000-06:002007-11-18T11:28:00.000-06:00Howard,My suspicion is that 10:29 is someone who i...Howard,<BR/><BR/>My suspicion is that 10:29 is someone who is convinced that anyone and everyone associated with Central Office is clueless and has no idea of the endless suffering persons in the field must endure (I'm a field person.) <BR/><BR/>Unfortunately, TYC breeds an almost sociopathic self-righteous contempt and arrogance towards fellow employees. Everyone is so sure they are right they can no longer see the forest through the trees. <BR/><BR/>Remember rumors, innuendo, and uniformed opinions (often because people remain tight with info) abound. <BR/><BR/>Everyone is sleeping with someone, or is the second cousin college buddy who was his grandmothers uncle! <BR/><BR/>So ignore the rants and ravings of some traumatized ex-employee!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-81151162118415770832007-11-18T09:56:00.000-06:002007-11-18T09:56:00.000-06:0010:29,What are you talking about?? If you think I ...10:29,<BR/><BR/>What are you talking about?? If you think I did something, then I demand to know what you are talking about. I suspect that you are just full of hot air. Put up or shut up.<BR/><BR/>Howard A. HickmanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-50992710999991688912007-11-18T09:06:00.000-06:002007-11-18T09:06:00.000-06:0010:35...Lisa Cooke is still in her position as a S...10:35...Lisa Cooke is still in her position as a Superintendent, because they can't remove her without admitting guilt and having to settle several lawsuits against her. She has been suspended once, faced medical neglect charges numerous times, she may also be facing criminal charges anytime now as a result of her incompetence. But lets get those damn "postage" superintendents fired first...and leave her in place. She will get one of those kids killed yet...give her time.<BR/><BR/>Hell, they left her in place to bully and manipulate that youth she poured bleach on until he signed a statement saying he was satisified with HER findings on the issue!!! CORRUPTION CONTINUES...<BR/>Didn't they arrest a sup for shredding documents? But they allow this to continue???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com