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Propaganda. The End. Do you want a longer answer? Well, let’s get into it. What is Flock? Flock Safety is a private technology company that sells automated license plate reader (ALPR) camera systems to law enforcement agencies, neighborhoods, businesses, schools, and local governments. Unlike traditional traffic cameras that monitor speed or red-light violations, Flock cameras are designed to capture images of passing vehicles and compare that information against databases of

When most people hear the words domestic violence, they picture bruises, broken bones, or black eyes. Those injuries are horrific, but they are only part of the story. Many victims never have visible scars. Instead, they endure years of being told they're worthless. They're isolated from friends and family. They're monitored, threatened, humiliated, manipulated, and convinced that no one else would ever love them. They begin apologizing for things that aren't their fault. The

We've all heard the first half of the saying: "Great minds think alike." Usually, it's said with a smile after two people reach the same conclusion or have the same idea. It's a compliment, suggesting that intelligent people naturally arrive at similar answers. But the quote doesn't end there. One popular version continues: "Great minds think alike, though fools seldom differ." That second half changes everything. It reminds us that agreement, by itself, is meaningless. Two b

As promised, here is the follow up to the I-77 project with a bit more of an editorialization, but still fact based, of what’s really going on. Let me start off by saying what many on Facebook are already saying. Why does the mayor of Monroe care about a highway project happening in Charlotte? Or, why does a State Senator plan to punish her own constituents for voting against her wants? If you read part one, you saw that the CRTPO voted, as a supermajority, to put an end to

Photo Credit: WCNC This will be a multi-part series that explores the CRTPO and the I-77 project that recently got voted down. The first part, starting here, will give a full timeline and description of events that led up to the final vote made by the CRTPO that ended this project. The second part will be much more interesting as we explore the repercussions of that vote and the political gamesmanship of Mayor Robert Burns and State Senator Vickie Sawyer. But for now, let’s

There is something deeply troubling about watching politicians abandon their own principles the moment it becomes politically useful. Monroe Mayor Robert Burns has been attacking Councilwoman Surluta Anthony over her vote on the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) to withdraw support for the I-77 South toll lane project. His argument? She acted alone without consulting the Monroe City Council. Let's be honest. That's political theater. Was Monroe C

An update on the Gary Anderson situation. As suspected, this thing continues to reek of political gamesmanship. Sure it's easy to have a knee jerk reaction that another Republican is mixed up in a scandal involving underage children. But, this is the boy who cried wolf all over again. Since Burns and his klan consistently lie to us and claim "groomer" at every person they don't like, how can we possibly take them seriously? When every news organization is relying on Robert Bu

There is a serious difference between an investigation, an allegation, and proof. Right now, Councilman Gary Anderson is being dragged into the public square over claims that, so far, have produced more political noise than public evidence. We have searched for public records, arrest reports, and court filings tying Anderson to a criminal charge. At this time, we have not found a public arrest record, a filed criminal case, or any official finding of wrongdoing. That matters.

Like many people, I occasionally stumble across interesting historical stories through social media. Recently, a TikTok series introduced me to a story about the Battle of Athens in Tennessee. Social media should never be anyone’s primary source of information, but it can serve as a starting point for further research. After digging deeper into the events surrounding the Battle of Athens, I found a story that was far more significant, and far more unsettling, than I initially

In 2018 I started to get involved with local politics. While enlisted in the military it was a tricky line to walk and frankly, who had the time? It’s no wonder that you will see the party regulars that are politically active are older folks. They are retired. They have the time. If someone is working three jobs just to make rent, going to meetings or weekend canvasses won’t work. Do you think this is by design? I was doing my first stints as a poll worker in 2018. I was out

When a person facing an unplanned pregnancy searches for help, they are at their most vulnerab le. Organizations like HELP Pregnancy Center present themselves as welcoming havens, offering free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and counseling. But a closer look reveals a deeply deceptive operation that prioritizes a religious anti-abortion agenda over women’s health and safety. Here is why this organization, and others like it, is fundamentally misleading and why it must never re

Building a mosque is enough for Mark Harris to declare you a terrorist! It must be easy to be such a bigot, empty head...just walking around...repeating lip service written by professional brainwashers...

Ok. This one might chap some asses, so buckle up buttercups. One of the big frustrations we’ve had with dealing with the Burns’ cult is their insane behavior can never be called out for what it is. It’s dumb, it’s evil, and it hurts our city. But in their circle, in their particular brand of Christianity, you can be the worst possible person, just a horrible wreck of a human being, but you’re forgiven. No matter what. This is a common theme that we just can’t defeat. I’ll be

As we dive into this wonderful piece researched and written by The Data Dissenter, keep in mind the lengths that the Mayor will go to in subverting our election process. And the fact that our efforts to call out their shenanigans won't stop.

There seems to be a serious lack of concern about this website, and I do not think people fully grasp what is happening. Is MVT going to change the results of this year’s election? Probably not. Frankly, they are not fooling anyone. They have made too many mistakes, and the literate voters of Monroe did not buy it. But let me be clear. This MVT thing is just the beginning. We know it is an attempt to miseducate voters so they vote against their own interests. We have had some

If you’ve been following along with the Sign Saga instigated by Michelle Ball, you may already know a lot of this stuff. But I thought it would be a good idea to put everything, from start to finish, in one place for easy reference. This blog will highlight Michelle’s behavior but I want to draw some focus to a judicial system that has been at her beck and call for two years while pushing other justice needs aside. Let’s start with the Kirtons. About a year or so ago, Denni

The origin of the phrase Who Watches the Watchmen can be traced back to the first century. Commonly it’s used to argue an overly policed population and who will make sure that surveillance systems, police, or leaders aren’t abusing their power. This is a huge expense and it’s right on the heels of our mayor bragging about how safe our city is under his tenure. So let’s get into what the upcoming Public Safety Committee Meeting may entail. You may have heard the term "Flock c

Hello, Monrovians. Kevin Daniels here. I know you can see my name as the author of this piece, but I wanted to put it out there one more time so that people knew where this was coming from. It’s important to me that we know who it is that is providing us information or, in the case of Monroe Vote Tracker, who is blowing smoke up our ass. You may recall that Michelle Ball was busted using fake profiles to like and support her posts, most prominently “Butch Williams”. For a wo

Looking back at the current mayor's tenure, one is hard-pressed to find a legacy of compassion or community unification. Instead, we see a tenure defined by vanity projects, divisiveness, and a blatant misuse of public office for personal political gain.

It seems that Michelle Ball is working extra hard to ensure a victory in this coming election. We’ve noticed time and time again that lack of a platform, lack of a plan, and lack of any desire to do better doesn’t necessarily keep someone from winning an election. Mayor Burns. However, there is a risk that voters will see through their nonsense and other layers of protection must be put in place to ensure an undeserved victory. From overly strict voter ID laws, to gerrymande