Politics of Childress, TX

reversedarwinism

Johnnybgood wrote:

Use to live there. Heard about the yellow signs, but heard they were all the churches doing it. I watched the election closely. Anxious to see if Childress grows as much as the "wet side" said they were going to.

I doubt there will be much growth from it. I don't really care if it grows or not. I guess it would be cool if it got up to Vernon's size. It will be nice to have a beer at a resturant. I don't really drink that much, but it will be nice to pick it up in town. Like I said, its the victory against that certain state of mind so prevelant here that I'm most pleased with.

The best thing that could happen to this town would be a junior college, IMO.

So, when did you leave? This is only you second post, did you join just to discuss this?

Johnnybgood

I left about 5 years ago. Still love the little town.

I was searching the internet for info on Childress and hit this site. Being away from Childress I still miss it. I was wanting to know what was going on. I heard lots of stories about this, but wasn't sure what was true and what wasn't.

As for Childress' attitude, it's a small rural town ... and old ideas die slowly in towns like this. The vote "yes" was huge.

I'd heard that the "wet" side was afraid to come out and say who they were. All their adds were anonymous because they were afraid of something. I couldn't understand that. If it was so right to go wet, why were they afraid to say who they were supporting it?

As for beer in with a pizza, I bet most of the food establishments start serving. If money is to be made. I'm sure there will be some stores open that'll just sell alcohol, like in Estellene.

Enjoying your discussion.

reversedarwinism

Johnnybgood wrote:

I left about 5 years ago. Still love the little town.

I was searching the internet for info on Childress and hit this site. Being away from Childress I still miss it. I was wanting to know what was going on. I heard lots of stories about this, but wasn't sure what was true and what wasn't.

As for Childress' attitude, it's a small rural town ... and old ideas die slowly in towns like this. The vote "yes" was huge.

I'd heard that the "wet" side was afraid to come out and say who they were. All their adds were anonymous because they were afraid of something. I couldn't understand that. If it was so right to go wet, why were they afraid to say who they were supporting it?

As for beer in with a pizza, I bet most of the food establishments start serving. If money is to be made. I'm sure there will be some stores open that'll just sell alcohol, like in Estellene.

Enjoying your discussion.

I think it was huge. And I'm sure plenty were afraid to come out and say they were going to vote yes. But I certainly wasn't in that crowd. My grandad and I were both very loud supporters of the change. So was about everyone that was hanging out at the Wired Rabbit, Roby Todd's diner. I knew some that didn't want Wanda Hill (hilltop in tell) to think they were betraying her. But people here are just so conscience of what is thought of them in the community. You could loose your job if you do something ugly in your private life, if its public or private. Its rediculous, I know, but that is really the way it is. I personally have never given a shit.

So you still love Childress??? Thats not a statement to hear. My mom, sister and dad all left and don't even like to come back to visit very often. I never did like it, but now I really kind of like it now. And I actually think I could stay here for a long time. I have a good job, so does my fiance, plus I'm over that youthful need for the city/ night life, so.....

I'm really wondering who you are. Five years ago I was living in Paducah, but I was born and raised here in Childress. And I've wound up back here many times.

reversedarwinism

A few of the local churches passed around a petition to put alcohol back on the ballot this year. One guy refused and the church "deleted" his memebership role, WTF?!? He submitted the letter the church sent him to the local paper, and that helped raise awareness.

I would like to tell the churches that the only reasons they want it it dry are delusional fears or, most likely, just plain spite. Most know that no more or less people will consume alcohol and that nothing has really changed in the past year, except for a few more jobs being available. Most are just concerned with being a jerk and pretending that they are somehow better than others. I actually did send a similar message to the church that kicked the guy out.

And I submitted this paid political ad for today's paper:

LOGIC SUPPORTS CHILDRESS REMAINING WET

Support businesses that have come in to town and the businesses that were already here that now sell alcohol. One local store invested $250,000 to sell beer and wine, and alcohol sales are very good for all participating stores.

Promote new businesses that may come to town and provide jobs for the community.

Local people who want alcohol will get it; don’t send their money and the tax revenue out of town.

No more or less people here consume alcohol, as evidenced by the fact that the DUI count is the same this year as it was at this time last year. Crime has not changed in general.

Keep the hunter’s and traveler’s business here by providing this very popular product.

Childress is a shopping center for many surrounding towns, it is only logical to add this product to all the other reasons people shop here.

More towns in the area are becoming wet each year; show the region that we will continue to make the logical and thoughtful decisions.

While the economy of most America appears unstable, the future for our area looks promising. Take responsible action for Childress’s economy and vote to keep Childress WET!

kenny olav

it won by 7 votes? that's awesome.

i remember when we couldn't buy alcohol on Sundays here in Mass, and i thought that was ridiculous.

reversedarwinism

Well, Alcohol stayed in Childress. Actually by a 2 to 1 ratio this time! Far cry from the 7 votes last year.

Mutiny! he cried

Maybe people would be more open to hearing your 'logic' if you didn't seem so hostile. I understand and agree the situation is ridiculous but you should work from a point of bringing understanding instead of dominating and gloating.

reversedarwinism

Mutiny! he cried wrote:

Maybe people would be more open to hearing your 'logic' if you didn't seem so hostile. I understand and agree the situation is ridiculous but you should work from a point of bringing understanding instead of dominating and gloating.

Did you actually read it? Doesn't seem hostile at all to me, just ... logical. Its a small town; all I heard was compliments on the article. There were some articles firing back at mine, but they looked kinda rediculous (I guess, my "logic" is just dominating in nature). Like I said the vote was 2 to 1 in favor of alcohol remaining this time around. Certainly my article didn't hurt, but after all was done, I should have just spent the money on beer. We were never going to go back wet; it was just kinda scarry after only passing by 7 the year before and no one was talking about it, no articles in the paper, no signs in the yards like we had year before.

Mutiny! he cried

reversedarwinism wrote:

Did you actually read it? Doesn't seem hostile at all to me, just ... logical. Its a small town; all I heard was compliments on the article. There were some articles firing back at mine, but they looked kinda rediculous (I guess, my "logic" is just dominating in nature). Like I said the vote was 2 to 1 in favor of alcohol remaining this time around. Certainly my article didn't hurt, but after all was done, I should have just spent the money on beer. We were never going to go back wet; it was just kinda scarry after only passing by 7 the year before and no one was talking about it, no articles in the paper, no signs in the yards like we had year before.

I wasn't referring to your ad but the way you said you called them sheep and made fun of them and how you took joy in gloating

Grace7

reversedarwinism wrote:

Well, Alcohol stayed in Childress. Actually by a 2 to 1 ratio this time! Far cry from the 7 votes last year.

CHEERS!!!!
this thread is hilarious!

CHEERS AGAIN!