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In comments on a Virginian-Pilot column, Michael Barrett, CEO of Runnymede Corp. called member of the Beach General Assembly delegation members of the Taliban (Terrorists). He made the remark in slamming voters for the election of John Moss to the City Council.

Isn't it amazing that the Runnymede Corporation, a company owned by the Fine family of Virginia Beach would allow its CEO Barrett to continue making scurrilous remarks in reference to members of the Virginia Beach Delegation to the Virginia General Assembly.

Here are his remarks posted following the Kerry Dougherty article titled, "WELL, IT'S (TAX) SEASON, SO HANG ON TO YOUR WALLET," appearing in the February 8, 2012 issue of the Virginian-Pilot.

Mike Barrett was referencing the election of John Moss' successful election to the Virginia Beach City Council and is slamming the people who elected him by saying, "Of course, that is what happens when the majority does not pay attention; just like we Virginians having elected the Taliban to the House of Delegates."

If Mr. Barrett keeps his job at Runnymede it is evidence the company is so ego-driven that it has no ethics. If Barrett remains on the board of Vision and the Chamber of Commerce, then shame on them for allowing him to remain so after making these outrageous remarks. Of course, if Mr. Barrett can provide proof that there are in fact members of the Taliban serving in the Virginia General Assembly, then we stand corrected.

It's well known that yellow-dog democrat Barrett is a shill for the Virginia Beach City Manager, and Mayor Will(ing) Sessoms. He delivers a constant barrage of snide, inflammatory remarks directed at every member of the Beach delegation, all of which are Republicans.

Oh, Barrett also represented the Virginia Beach on the corruptly managed Southeastern Public Service Authority (SPSA) Board, the trash agency that inept management forced out of business.

Barrett has made it known that he is ill, suffering from cancer. One must have some pity on him, but not without still holding him accountable for his outrageous statements. Best advice: Stay on your meds, Mike, and give your venomous brain a break.

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Warner Athey  - Capt. |74.98.189.44 |02-12-2012 04:25:44 Micheal I think your problem is that we are paying attention. John Moss is one of the best council members we have. He has an accounting background and he understands the budgets. The candidate that throws around the most money does not always win. Sorry if you have a problem with that. Reply

Clayton |74.98.189.44 |02-12-2012 11:27:49 Lil' Mikey just has his panties in a bunch because he is unable to be the player he once was. He's seeing his future pass behind him and it makes it difficult for him to take, so he becomes more and more out of control in trying to response to issues that upset him. Reply

Rick Salyers |74.98.189.44 |02-12-2012 13:20:09 If you guys will ignore him he'll go away. He feds on trying to 'out-respond' to comments on the media. Reply

wally erb  - Two sides of the story |98.173.67.12 |02-13-2012 13:36:07 As we convey our opinions, there are times that overwhelmed emotion supersedes the opined content. Such is the case with Mr. Barrett. More often than not, Mike's rationalizations and basis for his opinions accurately reflect his beliefs. All though I disagree with him on several issues, I pause to reflect on his reasoning. I give him credit and respect for what he is; an articulate, intelligent, and effective spokesman for his tenets. Reply

Carl Freeman |74.98.189.44 |02-13-2012 16:23:55 I have come to the conclusion that neither you, Mr. Erb, RINO that you are, nor Mike Barrett have any redeeming value in expressing your opinions on anything. Reply

Ben Krause  - Pompous |69.152.249.200 |02-13-2012 23:50:12 Mike is a pompous turd, a social if not a communist who is out for what is best for him. He is afraid to debate the issues and must be a true coward. He spouts lies about John Moss in the Pravda and it does close his account, in violation of their rules. What a blow hard and COWARD! Reply

Henry Ryto  - Reid Greenmun |74.98.167.95 |02-15-2012 16:42:50 Reid Greenmun regularly violates the PilotOnline rules and habitually lies, but I don't here any of you call for closing his account. Hypocrites! Reply

Ben Krause  - What lie? |69.152.249.200 |02-17-2012 09:32:00 What lie/lies? Reply

French Mackes  - A Public Letter to MJB |70.160.56.144 |02-14-2012 00:31:11 Mr. Barrett, I regret to read that you have been diagnosed with cancer. I sincerely hope that you have a full and complete recovery. Everyone, including me, during their lifetime here on earth from time to time makes foolish statements. You and I have normally held polar opposite positions on issues such as publicly funded light rail in Va Beach. At times, I was excessively harsh in opposing you and what you represented. I apologize for my abrasiveness and harshness against you. I request your forgiveness. I remain opposed to publicly funded light rail in Va Beach. I hope that your health improves. Sincerely, French Mackes www.votefrench.com Reply

Tricia Stall  - Concerned Citizens of the MIddle Peninsula |75.192.85.151 |02-15-2012 06:43:33 Note Mr. Barrett is a Sustainablist. Aren't all Chamber of Commerce members? Recall their enormous support for Gov. Warner's 2003 tax hike and unelected taxing authorities, HB3202, in 2007. Sustainablist support PPP, Visioning Projects, Smart Growth, Urban renewal, light rail, Comp Planning,Corporation Benefit Plans: all buzzwords for UN AG21: goals include control of land use, human behavior,& destroy capitalism. Maybe Barrett should do his homework as a supporter of a socialist agenda, unless "corporate matters" trump individual sovereignty and liberty. Where did Barrett obtain the indoctrination supporting high density living, elimination of personal vehicles resulting in government sponsored rail use and eventual disarmament? Does anyone think you will be able to posses arms if you live in or ride upon gov't managed housing or rail? freedom21.org Reply

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