Ed McGinty

[dewilson58]

Arrested.

Violated a restraining order.

Is it just me or...........................WOW.

[camaguey48]

Arrested.

Violated a restraining order.

Is it just me or...........................WOW.
His lawyer is counting on his go fund money donations. Fools and their money are soon parted.

[Nucky]

His lawyer is counting on his go fund money donations. Fools and their money are soon parted.

But the Fool and their Money will soon be parted but they were Lucky to be Together in the First Place! :boom:

[kathyspear]

Time for a psych eval ...

kathy

[John Mayes]

Arrested.

Violated a restraining order.

Is it just me or...........................WOW.

I think he’s lost it. SMH.

[camaguey48]

I think he’s lost it. SMH.
That's an understatement.

[ureout]

is it just me or does anyone else remember this type of behavior, dissention, and hatred after any other presidential election prior to 2016... just goes to prove there are whackos on both sides

[rjn5656]

He has issues....................................

[ChicagoNative]

Is Ed McGinty the dude that used to ride around the squares with his anti-Trump signs? Why was he arrested?

[PugMom]

news says he was arrested again yesterday for violating the protection order. doesn't he have family nearby who can reach him? in no way do i like or support him, but he's in serious danger of losing his freedom by being sent to some asylum.

[PugMom]

Is Ed McGinty the dude that used to ride around the squares with his anti-Trump signs? Why was he arrested?

omg, he won't quit his angry-man routine. he keeps following this lady shouting obsenities @ her for wearing an anti-biden shirt.

[MDLNB]

Is Ed McGinty the dude that used to ride around the squares with his anti-Trump signs? Why was he arrested?
For harassing someone that did not agree with him and parking his golf cart across the street from their home. He is cheap entertainment, though. Like a peeping Tom, he may not be dangerous now, but his actions need to be curtailed before someone is harmed. :pray:

[B-flat]

news says he was arrested again yesterday for violating the protection order. doesn't he have family nearby who can reach him? in no way do i like or support him, but he's in serious danger of losing his freedom by being sent to some asylum.

He needs help no question about it.

[Two Bills]

is it just me or does anyone else remember this type of behavior, dissention, and hatred after any other presidential election prior to 2016... just goes to prove there are whackos on both sides

I seem to remember a lady named LiZa who used to post on here,having a well decorated golf cart for the previous guy.
She was, to put it mildly, quite outspoken!

[tophcfa]

At least the DB is not taking up a valuable T Time

[Jerseygirl08]

I think this man is a prime candidate for going on a shooting spree with an AK-47. I wouldn't even go to the pool when I knew his 30 days were up for fear that he could harm everybody who looked at him the wrong way. He needs more than a psych eval. but good point. This man has said, with his own mouth, that he wants to be famous because of his political stance. S-C-A-R-E-Y.

[EdFNJ]

Arrested.

Violated a restraining order.

Is it just me or...........................WOW.

To paraphrase a quote from another mentally ill person:

"you also have people that were very sick people, on both sides."

Yes, you have to watch your back these days. The wackos are all over the place.

[Taltarzac725]

I did tell Ed on Facebook to cool it. I wish he had listened. A restraining order is a serious thing and not to be taken lightly. And it is late October 2021.

[PugMom]

I did tell Ed on Facebook to cool it. I wish he had listened. A restraining order is a serious thing and not to be taken lightly. And it is late October 2021.

that's the worst part, isn't it? after being advised to cool it, he keeps it up & now it becomes a mental issue. to openly defy a court order is not rational thinking. :pray:

[Taltarzac725]

that's the worst part, isn't it? after being advised to cool it, he keeps it up & now it becomes a mental issue. to openly defy a court order is not rational thinking. :pray:

No. It is not being rational. He lets them win when they control his actions. Best thing is just to ignore those trying to your goat and they seemed to have abducted his, so to speak.

[whatsup]

Baker Act, would be good idea.

[RedChariot]

Arrested.

Violated a restraining order.

Is it just me or...........................WOW.

This man is a time bomb. Reminds me of school shootings where many knew the shooter was dangerous, but nothing was done. Innocent people are going to get hurt here. There needs to be some form of intervention. Does he have a wife or any other family that can intervene? Very concerned.
Regarding the women that wore the anti Biden tee shirt that set him off., the days of wearing this type of polarizing garb is well behind us. Too many nut jobs all around. Your free speech can cost you your life in today's world. Sad state of affairs.

[camaguey48]

Is Ed McGinty the dude that used to ride around the squares with his anti-Trump signs? Why was he arrested?
Go to villages news.

[ChicagoNative]

Poor guy…..obvious has TDS.

[New Englander]

He seems to be obsessed with harassing this woman. This will not end well if he continues to carry on like this. I hope he don't own and weapons.

[Kenswing]

No. It is not being rational. He lets them win when they control his actions. Best thing is just to ignore those trying to your goat and they seemed to have abducted his, so to speak.
They abducted his goat. Love it. Good one, Tal.. :1rotfl:

[giorgio1948]

Rosaries with instructiions on how to use them.:pray:

[Papa_lecki]

This man is a time bomb. Reminds me of school shootings where many knew the shooter was dangerous, but nothing was done. Innocent people are going to get hurt here. There needs to be some form of intervention. Does he have a wife or any other family that can intervene? Very concerned.
Regarding the women that wore the anti Biden tee shirt that set him off., the days of wearing this type of polarizing garb is well behind us. Too many nut jobs all around. Your free speech can cost you your life in today's world. Sad state of affairs.

I am glad Patrick Henry or Nathan Hale didn’t think that. We would all be getting ready for afternoon tea.

[Road-Runner]

I am glad Patrick Henry or Nathan Hale didn’t think that. We would all be getting ready for afternoon tea.

That's what so many seem to miss today, once we've given up a right we'll almost never get it back. Free speech used to be one of those rights, but the side that used to promote it has now flipped to the side who no longer tolerates it. Up is down, and Left is Right...

[Gpsma]

Who was the guy years ago..who, not politically, acted like Mr Ed. Use to bother women at the pools and dances at the rec centers?

I think he finally screwed up and had something to do with stolen cars. Think he is in prison now

[NotGolfer]

I found his FB page and man this person is enthralled with all the attention! I think I might have read somewhere he wants fame so he keeps fanning the "flames" to keep things going. The other's comments on his posts I just shake my head at....as they seem equally as (I can't even think of a descriptive word) as he is. How did folks get so engrained with their political stances??? I remember the times one didn't even know how their friends and families voted, not did they care. To obcess on one person so heavily even after they're not in the lime-light puzzles me. DJT is two years out of office and someone else has filled that spot. I, for one, am just over it with ALL of the political crap. I'd say stop watching the msm and get a hobby!!

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

That's what so many seem to miss today, once we've given up a right we'll almost never get it back. Free speech used to be one of those rights, but the side that used to promote it has now flipped to the side who no longer tolerates it. Up is down, and Left is Right...

But Ed wasn't "doing" anything. He wasn't being violent, he didn't threaten to harm anyone. He was exercising HIS right to free speech. Loudly. Obnoxiously. But that's all it was. He didn't try to peek in the woman's house, he didn't even get out of his golf cart. He didn't trespass on her property, he didn't use a bullhorn to disturb the peace in the middle of the night. He just parked on the street in his golf cart-of-signs. The judge awarded the woman a restraining order against him - for exercising HIS right to free speech.

[JMintzer]

No. It is not being rational. He lets them win when they control his actions. Best thing is just to ignore those trying to your goat and they seemed to have abducted his, so to speak.

They abducted his "goat", or his "goad"? :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[JMintzer]

But Ed wasn't "doing" anything. He wasn't being violent, he didn't threaten to harm anyone. He was exercising HIS right to free speech. Loudly. Obnoxiously. But that's all it was. He didn't try to peek in the woman's house, he didn't even get out of his golf cart. He didn't trespass on her property, he didn't use a bullhorn to disturb the peace in the middle of the night. He just parked on the street in his golf cart-of-signs. The judge awarded the woman a restraining order against him - for exercising HIS right to free speech.

He harassed her, in person, at her local rec center, then followed her home...

You have no "right" to do that... We have anti-stalking laws for a reason...

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

He harassed her, in person, at her local rec center, then followed her home...

You have no "right" to do that... We have anti-stalking laws for a reason...

He parked in front of her house, the police came and told him to leave. He left.

Hours later, she called the police AGAIN and complained that he had returned to harass her a second time.

Except - this time - this second time - never happened. He has proof that he was never there a second time. So it sounds to me like SHE was doing the harassing the second time around by filing a false complaint against him.

She got the judge to award her a restraining order against him for something that didn't happen.

Then - he violated that restraining order, which was for something that didn't happen, by parking his golf cart within 30 feet of her golf cart, and entering the Hadley pool, where she was.

He shouldn't have done that. It was a stupid thing to do. But - he also shouldn't have had a restraining order against him for something he didn't do.

[JMintzer]

He parked in front of her house, the police came and told him to leave. He left.

Hours later, she called the police AGAIN and complained that he had returned to harass her a second time.

Except - this time - this second time - never happened. He has proof that he was never there a second time. So it sounds to me like SHE was doing the harassing the second time around by filing a false complaint against him.

She got the judge to award her a restraining order against him for something that didn't happen.

Then - he violated that restraining order, which was for something that didn't happen, by parking his golf cart within 30 feet of her golf cart, and entering the Hadley pool, where she was.

He shouldn't have done that. It was a stupid thing to do. But - he also shouldn't have had a restraining order against him for something he didn't do.

Can you please cite a link that states he didn't do these things? Everything I read says he did... Thanks!

You seem to have the timeline confused...

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Ed could probably use some anger management classes he’s getting a little more in tense, but what normal adult goes around wearing a T Shirt and I quote from newspaper the Presidents name and the word sucks, I don’t care which President or whoever if you put something like that on your looking for trouble and if I offended anyone by using that word I’m sorry but that came from paper

[Trayderjoe]

He parked in front of her house, the police came and told him to leave. He left.

Hours later, she called the police AGAIN and complained that he had returned to harass her a second time.

Except - this time - this second time - never happened. He has proof that he was never there a second time. So it sounds to me like SHE was doing the harassing the second time around by filing a false complaint against him.

She got the judge to award her a restraining order against him for something that didn't happen.

Then - he violated that restraining order, which was for something that didn't happen, by parking his golf cart within 30 feet of her golf cart, and entering the Hadley pool, where she was.

He shouldn't have done that. It was a stupid thing to do. But - he also shouldn't have had a restraining order against him for something he didn't do.

So if as claimed, the second visit triggered the restraining order, and there is evidence that he did not show up a second time at the VICTIM'S house, I would presume that even a brand new criminal attorney would be able to present the evidence in court making the restraining order request moot based upon a supposedly "non event". So please present proof of this claim that the VICTIM lied to the police, which could actually trigger legal action against the VICTIM for filing a false report.

I suspect that once again we'll not see that evidence presented to support, what will then become, another unsubstantiated claim.

Finally, I find it ironic that the arrested individual claims a first amendment right to free speech, yet is attempting to squelch the free speech of someone who opposes his views.

[thevillages2013]

Pretty obvious the old boy has never been behind the woodshed. It actually will cure a bad attitude and his needs an adjustment of monumental proportions. I was trying to help him while he was parked at Morse and 466-A one day. I rolled down the window and told him he was numero uno

[Luggage]

I've said this about a lot of the judges around here that they have little understanding of human nature, and what is required is not restraining orders or jail time but compassion and required time in a psychological Ward and or required weekly visits with psychiatrists and psychologists, as well as getting family involved. I shudder to think how many people are jailed over relatively minor incidence like stealing milk from supermarkets or breaking down over the stress of life when it would be better just to help these people

[mrrmauu]

But Ed wasn't "doing" anything. He wasn't being violent, he didn't threaten to harm anyone. He was exercising HIS right to free speech. Loudly. Obnoxiously. But that's all it was. He didn't try to peek in the woman's house, he didn't even get out of his golf cart. He didn't trespass on her property, he didn't use a bullhorn to disturb the peace in the middle of the night. He just parked on the street in his golf cart-of-signs. The judge awarded the woman a restraining order against him - for exercising HIS right to free speech.

It’s amazing how people can twist and contort their values to defend someone who is clearly in the wrong simply because they agree politically.

[Eg_cruz]

Arrested.

Violated a restraining order.

Is it just me or...........................WOW.
That’s what happens when you let hate run your life
Hater Hating

[Eg_cruz]

that's the worst part, isn't it? after being advised to cool it, he keeps it up & now it becomes a mental issue. to openly defy a court order is not rational thinking. :pray:
It’s not a mental issue …..it’s a hate issue
He has let hate run is daily life
Again he needs to let his HATE GO……..

[tvbound]

That’s what happens when you let hate run your life
Hater Hating

All too many people thrive on hate/anger, many public officials know it and take every opportunity - to throw gas on that stoked fire of hate and anger. For a whole lot of people it doesn't seem to even matter, if there is any truth in that gas can.

[B-flat]

It’s not a mental issue …..it’s a hate issue
He has let hate run is daily life
Again he needs to let his HATE GO……..

I believe you are correct.

[Eg_cruz]

No. It is not being rational. He lets them win when they control his actions. Best thing is just to ignore those trying to your goat and they seemed to have abducted his, so to speak.
What does he let them win
The women wears her shirt ……so he harasses her, follows her home and some how you come up with “he is letting them win”
He has harassed hundreds of people over the last 5 yrs and you some how want to come up with “he letting them win”…..I really like to know what you mean by that.

[Eg_cruz]

But Ed wasn't "doing" anything. He wasn't being violent, he didn't threaten to harm anyone. He was exercising HIS right to free speech. Loudly. Obnoxiously. But that's all it was. He didn't try to peek in the woman's house, he didn't even get out of his golf cart. He didn't trespass on her property, he didn't use a bullhorn to disturb the peace in the middle of the night. He just parked on the street in his golf cart-of-signs. The judge awarded the woman a restraining order against him - for exercising HIS right to free speech.
Oh lord give me a break.
There is Free speech and there is Hate speech
He does Hate speech
So if a guy followed you home and kept coming back to your home and your a woman…..you would be perfectly okay with that……I truly don’t think so.
People like you are are the problem……to say this is about his freedom of speech, when it has nothing to do with it at all.

[Eg_cruz]

All too many people thrive on hate/anger, many public officials know it and take every opportunity - to throw gas on that stoked fire of hate and anger. For a whole lot of people it doesn't seem to even matter, if there is any truth in that gas can.
Beyond true
Enjoy your day

[mkjelenbaas]

He is behaving like the person he hates. Ironic!!

[Galmarini]

Kick his butt out of the villages permanently

[Bay Kid]

Ed's behavior is the problem in our country.

[DAVES]

omg, he won't quit his angry-man routine. he keeps following this lady shouting obsenities @ her for wearing an anti-biden shirt.

In college I had a minor in psychology. I remember the profs introduction to his course in ABNORMAL psychology. You will see all of these traits in yourself and wonder. The definition of abnormal is when you loose control of it and it causes harm to yourself and others. That guy Ed parked his golf cart with obscene anti Trump signs on his golf cart, in Spanish Springs for months.

There are people still posting their support of him and too many others lost in hate. Conversations, without name calling, and implied how can you be so stupid at to ...........
are rampant.

My view, we are coming to Thanksgiving. The history is interesting. Our country was torn apart by the Civil War. One major issue still argued about is states rights vs federal government. In a brilliant political act of wisdom, Lincoln made Thanksgiving a national holiday. I assume for many there will be political arguments at the table. Hopefully some will realize we have far more common goals than differences. We are where we are because we have been manipulated. It does not take much to do this. I ask all to ask themselves have they been manipulated to believe we are good and they are evil.
May all, at least some face where we are and how we got here.

[PugMom]

I think this man is a prime candidate for going on a shooting spree with an AK-47. I wouldn't even go to the pool when I knew his 30 days were up for fear that he could harm everybody who looked at him the wrong way. He needs more than a psych eval. but good point. This man has said, with his own mouth, that he wants to be famous because of his political stance. S-C-A-R-E-Y.

i hope for all our sakes that never happens, but i also thought the same thing. when ben carson makes his appearance, they will need lots of security

[DAVES]

He parked in front of her house, the police came and told him to leave. He left.

Hours later, she called the police AGAIN and complained that he had returned to harass her a second time.

Except - this time - this second time - never happened. He has proof that he was never there a second time. So it sounds to me like SHE was doing the harassing the second time around by filing a false complaint against him.

She got the judge to award her a restraining order against him for something that didn't happen.

Then - he violated that restraining order, which was for something that didn't happen, by parking his golf cart within 30 feet of her golf cart, and entering the Hadley pool, where she was.

He shouldn't have done that. It was a stupid thing to do. But - he also shouldn't have had a restraining order against him for something he didn't do.

Political bias is clear. A restraining order is a judge saying, if you do not have the sense to stay away form that person I need to think for you. Something he didn't do. If that is so he had the good sense to honor the restraining order. There is no question that guy Ed has gone beyond normal, whatever normal is.

[Wheeler412]

His behavior is getting worse. He is obsessed with hatred for Trump I'm concerned it may just get worse and he hurts someone.

[PugMom]

OBB is ok by me. each of us has our own opinions, & i do my best to respect others' , even if we don't agree. this is what free speech truly is! we CAN do this getting-along thing, without name calling, stalking, or police getting involved. in the old days back @ school we had the debate class. @ the end, opponents shook hands & that was it. class over & time to go hang out with the 'opponent' in the school yard. things have changed so much now, it's kind of sad

[vl4226]

Definition of
"village idiot"

vil·lage id·i·ot
/ˈvilij ˈidēət/

a person of very low intelligence resident and well known in a village.

Yes this can apply to many here in The Villages on all sides including those who follow them and encourage them.

[lkagele]

He parked in front of her house, the police came and told him to leave. He left.

Hours later, she called the police AGAIN and complained that he had returned to harass her a second time.

Except - this time - this second time - never happened. He has proof that he was never there a second time. So it sounds to me like SHE was doing the harassing the second time around by filing a false complaint against him.

She got the judge to award her a restraining order against him for something that didn't happen.

Then - he violated that restraining order, which was for something that didn't happen, by parking his golf cart within 30 feet of her golf cart, and entering the Hadley pool, where she was.

He shouldn't have done that. It was a stupid thing to do. But - he also shouldn't have had a restraining order against him for something he didn't do.

Why does what happened to a certain leader awhile ago come to mind?

[dewilson58]

It's just you! Find something better to do with your time and comments. Why don't you say the same thing about Kyle Rittenhouse?

:MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot:

[Vermilion Villager]

Arrested.

Violated a restraining order.

Is it just me or...........................WOW.
The ONLY....repeat O.N.L.Y reason we are talking about this guy today is is past political views....views that many here disagree with.
I checked Sumter County arrest records and there are 51 other Villagers who have been charged with violating their restraining orders...men and women.
So...is the TOTV going to get a new tab for people who violate restraining orders????

[lpkruege1]

But Ed wasn't "doing" anything. He wasn't being violent, he didn't threaten to harm anyone. He was exercising HIS right to free speech. Loudly. Obnoxiously. But that's all it was. He didn't try to peek in the woman's house, he didn't even get out of his golf cart. He didn't trespass on her property, he didn't use a bullhorn to disturb the peace in the middle of the night. He just parked on the street in his golf cart-of-signs. The judge awarded the woman a restraining order against him - for exercising HIS right to free speech.

You do realize there are laws against stalking. This wasn't just Free speech protected by his first amendment rights. When you take it to the point Ed did, it's stalking. When someone goes that far, because someone wore a shirt he didn't like, is not normal. I don't care for Ed's message either, but it's his opinion. Why can't he respect that the other people have the same rights he has, and just let it go?

[Papa_lecki]

I checked Sumter County arrest records and there are 51 other Villagers who have been charged with violating their restraining orders...men and women.
So...is the TOTV going to get a new tab for people who violate restraining orders????

What is the population of TV? 130,000 - 150,000? 50 of those residents can’t even be measured by a percentage.

[Johnsocat]

But Ed wasn't "doing" anything. He wasn't being violent, he didn't threaten to harm anyone. He was exercising HIS right to free speech. Loudly. Obnoxiously. But that's all it was. He didn't try to peek in the woman's house, he didn't even get out of his golf cart. He didn't trespass on her property, he didn't use a bullhorn to disturb the peace in the middle of the night. He just parked on the street in his golf cart-of-signs. The judge awarded the woman a restraining order against him - for exercising HIS right to free speech.

He followed her to her home! That's stalking and it's scary. He's really full of hate as well, which adds to the unpredictability of his actions.

[Johnsocat]

Ed could probably use some anger management classes he’s getting a little more in tense, but what normal adult goes around wearing a T Shirt and I quote from newspaper the Presidents name and the word sucks, I don’t care which President or whoever if you put something like that on your looking for trouble and if I offended anyone by using that word I’m sorry but that came from paper

Huh, so it's OK for for Ed to be displaying his opinion all over his cart, but not ok for her to do the same? Hypocrisy.

[Finchs]

This deranged man didn't just now start to act crazy and aggressive.
Those of us participating in golf cart parades have been insulted, spit on, and harassed for the past 3 years by the unrestrained hatred spewing like venom from his mouth.
The ************* coverage of our parades has always focused on McGinty's colorful opposition to the extent that they bear some responsibility for making him a folk anti-hero and have encouraged his bizarre behavior.
The majority of Villagers knew this man was a crazy, dangerous show-off years ago. Now that McGinty has escalated into actual criminal behavor, the ************** is covering this new chapter in the "Tale of McGinty"as if they do not have egg on their face.

To The **************, AND, to those who supported this guy in the past: I see the EGG! It's right there--Under your Nose. :boom:

[Vermilion Villager]

What is the population of TV? 130,000 - 150,000? 50 of those residents can’t even be measured by a percentage.
EXACTLY!!! Thank you for proving my point.
Now take that 50 number and drop it to....one...Ed M.
one person out of 150,000 Villagers violated a restraining order...and yet here we are 6 pages deep into a forum....about ONE person.
WHY???? Don't tell me this is not because of the politics of this one person.

[Taltarzac725]

Welcome to Sumter County, FL (https://www.sumtercountysheriff.org/divisions/victim_services/obtaining_a_protection_order.php)

Ed's actions hardly seem to warrant the attention from the media nor from the courts. He does need to calm down and not let the ardent fans of a certain person get to him.

He should respect the law though even though here I still do not see what the fuss is about. Some others rarely if ever think that the law even applies to them.

EXACTLY!!! Thank you for proving my point.
Now take that 50 number and drop it to....one...Ed M.
one person out of 150,000 Villagers violated a restraining order...and yet here we are 6 pages deep into a forum....about ONE person.
WHY???? Don't tell me this is not because of the politics of this one person.

[njbchbum]

He parked in front of her house, the police came and told him to leave. He left.

Hours later, she called the police AGAIN and complained that he had returned to harass her a second time.

Except - this time - this second time - never happened. He has proof that he was never there a second time. So it sounds to me like SHE was doing the harassing the second time around by filing a false complaint against him.

She got the judge to award her a restraining order against him for something that didn't happen.

Then - he violated that restraining order, which was for something that didn't happen, by parking his golf cart within 30 feet of her golf cart, and entering the Hadley pool, where she was.

He shouldn't have done that. It was a stupid thing to do. But - he also shouldn't have had a restraining order against him for something he didn't do.

Seems to me that without facts in evidence - there's a lot of assuming in that post.

[Johnsocat]

EXACTLY!!! Thank you for proving my point.
Now take that 50 number and drop it to....one...Ed M.
one person out of 150,000 Villagers violated a restraining order...and yet here we are 6 pages deep into a forum....about ONE person.
WHY???? Don't tell me this is not because of the politics of this one person.

Perhaps it's because it has a bigger message... it highlights the hypocrisy we are seeing in our citizen's behaviors based on political beliefs...

[New Englander]

But Ed wasn't "doing" anything. He wasn't being violent, he didn't threaten to harm anyone. He was exercising HIS right to free speech. Loudly. Obnoxiously. But that's all it was. He didn't try to peek in the woman's house, he didn't even get out of his golf cart. He didn't trespass on her property, he didn't use a bullhorn to disturb the peace in the middle of the night. He just parked on the street in his golf cart-of-signs. The judge awarded the woman a restraining order against him - for exercising HIS right to free speech.

What "Ed" was doing was trying to frighten, intimidate, harass the lady. By parking outside her home he's silently letting her know that "He knows where she lives"

[JMintzer]

EXACTLY!!! Thank you for proving my point.
Now take that 50 number and drop it to....one...Ed M.
one person out of 150,000 Villagers violated a restraining order...and yet here we are 6 pages deep into a forum....about ONE person.
WHY???? Don't tell me this is not because of the politics of this one person.

It's because he's become a media star... Due to his own actions...

No one knows who the others are...

[JMintzer]

What "Ed" was doing was trying to frighten, intimidate, harass the lady. By parking outside her home he's silently letting her know that "He knows where she lives"

Bingo!

[MDLNB]

Very nasty post!


"Nasty" guy. Maybe his family ought to take control of him and have him committed where he won't be a danger to anyone or himself.

[Boomer]

There is certainly enough hate to go around — definitely let out from under the rocks and validated during these past few years. We see it all the time, all around us.

It is tearing up friendships and families and neighborhoods and communities. I have never in my boomer years seen “Us v. Them” like this.

Amerca’s citizens are being used as pawns in the name of greed and power. Dysinformation thrives and the programmed-in buzzwords can be spotted immediately.

The need for attention and the need to be a part of something bigger are rooted deeply in some and they find our country’s current hateful ways to be a path to those things.

I am offended when I see our flag desecrated with a face or a slogan emblazoned across the Stars and Stripes in the name of some kind of warped, pseudo-patriotism. (How can those who do this not know it is desecration of the flag. Our flag should be flying high and proud, not being used to divide and destroy.)

Actually, I am more than offended, I am deeply concerned for our children and grandchildren. We boomers came in with a bang to a country full promise and blessedly full of pride in having defeated a fascist, a monster. And now, here we are. Will the boomers go out with a whimper as Democracy fails, under attack by its own?

The man in question in the paper is certainly over the top. But I cannot help but picture the woman, at the pool, with her crude saying on her shirt, sending her signal to others like her. (* Of course, no one deserves to be stalked. And sure — she can wear whatever she wants to wear to try to get the attention she so desperately must need. This situation is an ugly mess, all around.)

But about those women with their slogans — those women are everywhere. Sometimes they show up in social situations, having been invited by a friend of a friend. I know of one who recently “invaded” a lunch — having been invited by someone to a large group of women, most of whom she had never met.

This brassy creature plopped her purse on the table (ladies do not do that) and then started braying and honking on and on about her hatred for those who do not think like she does. Finally, a woman next to her quietly told her, “We do not act like that.” The brassy, crass, loud woman had assumed. . .

There is a thread running here where the hatred of Baldwin is so intense that the death of an innocent woman seems to be forgotten by those who look like they are reveling in so much joy at Baldwin’s mess that they can forget the death — in what shows between the lines as a, “Hey, whatever it takes to ruin one of ‘em,” attitude.

I have never before had to worry about our country. I am a believer in common sense and decency and thinking things through and responsibility and finding solutions — and plain old good manners. (Remember those?) We are not seeing much of any of those things anymore. Adults are behaving in ways — doing things that I would think they tried to teach their children not to do — or be.

Like Pogo said, “We have met the enemy and he is us.”

Boomer

[MDLNB]

There is certainly enough hate to go around — definitely let out from under the rocks and validated during these past few years. We see it all the time, all around us.

It is tearing up friendships and families and neighborhoods and communities. I have never in my boomer years seen “Us v. Them” like this.

Amerca’s citizens are being used as pawns in the name of greed and power. Dysinformation thrives and the programmed-in buzzwords can be spotted immediately.

The need for attention and the need to be a part of something bigger are rooted deeply in some and they find our country’s current hateful ways to be a path to those things.

I am offended when I see our flag desecrated with a face or a slogan emblazoned across the Stars and Stripes in the name of some kind of warped, pseudo-patriotism. (How can those who do this not know it is desecration of the flag. Our flag should be flying high and proud, not being used to divide and destroy.)

Actually, I am more than offended, I am deeply concerned for our children and grandchildren. We boomers came in with a bang to a country full promise and blessedly full of pride in having defeated a fascist, a monster. And now, here we are. Will the boomers go out with a whimper as Democracy fails, under attack by its own?

The man in question in the paper is certainly over the top. But I cannot help but picture the woman, at the pool, with her crude saying on her shirt, sending her signal to others like her.

These women are everywhere. Sometimes they show up in social situations, having been invited by a friend of a friend. I know of one who recently “invaded” a lunch — having been invited by someone to a large group of women, most of whom she had never met.

This brassy creature plopped her purse on the table (ladies do not do that) and then started braying and honking on and on about her hatred for those who do not think like she does. Finally, a woman next to her quietly told her, “We do not act like that.” The brassy, crass, loud woman had assumed. . .

There is a thread running here where the hatred of Baldwin is so intense that the death of an innocent woman seems to be forgotten by those who look like they are reveling in so much joy at Baldwin’s mess that they can forget the death — in what shows between the lines as a, “Hey, whatever it takes to ruin one of ‘em,” attitude.

I have never before had to worry about our country. I am a believer in middle ground, common sense, and decency — and good manners. (Remember those?) We are not seeing much of any of those things anymore. Adults are behaving in ways that I would think they tried to teach their children not to do — or be.

Like Pogo said, “We have met the enemy and he is us.”

Boomer


Sounds like someone hates women. Blaming a woman for a man's bad behavior? Hmm., or was that just a satiric post? :coolsmiley:

[Boomer]

Quoting myself here. . .There is certainly enough hate to go around — definitely let out from under the rocks and validated during these past few years. We see it all the time, all around us.

It is tearing up friendships and families and neighborhoods and communities. I have never in my boomer years seen “Us v. Them” like this.

Amerca’s citizens are being used as pawns in the name of greed and power. Dysinformation thrives and the programmed-in buzzwords can be spotted immediately.

The need for attention and the need to be a part of something bigger are rooted deeply in some and they find our country’s current hateful ways to be a path to those things.

I am offended when I see our flag desecrated with a face or a slogan emblazoned across the Stars and Stripes in the name of some kind of warped, pseudo-patriotism. (How can those who do this not know it is desecration of the flag. Our flag should be flying high and proud, not being used to divide and destroy.)

Actually, I am more than offended, I am deeply concerned for our children and grandchildren. We boomers came in with a bang to a country full promise and blessedly full of pride in having defeated a fascist, a monster. And now, here we are. Will the boomers go out with a whimper as Democracy fails, under attack by its own?

The man in question in the paper is certainly over the top. But I cannot help but picture the woman, at the pool, with her crude saying on her shirt, sending her signal to others like her. (* Of course, no one deserves to be stalked. And sure — she can wear whatever she wants to wear to try to get the attention she so desperately must need. This situation is an ugly mess, all around.)

But about those women with their slogans — those women are everywhere. Sometimes they show up in social situations, having been invited by a friend of a friend. I know of one who recently “invaded” a lunch — having been invited by someone to a large group of women, most of whom she had never met.

This brassy creature plopped her purse on the table (ladies do not do that) and then started braying and honking on and on about her hatred for those who do not think like she does. Finally, a woman next to her quietly told her, “We do not act like that.” The brassy, crass, loud woman had assumed. . .

There is a thread running here where the hatred of Baldwin is so intense that the death of an innocent woman seems to be forgotten by those who look like they are reveling in so much joy at Baldwin’s mess that they can forget the death — in what shows between the lines as a, “Hey, whatever it takes to ruin one of ‘em,” attitude.

I have never before had to worry about our country. I am a believer in common sense and decency and thinking things through and responsibility and finding solutions — and plain old good manners. (Remember those?) We are not seeing much of any of those things anymore. Adults are behaving in ways — doing things that I would think they tried to teach their children not to do — or be.

Like Pogo said, “We have met the enemy and he is us.”

Boomer

And now quoting MDLNB’s attack on my words —
Sounds like someone hates women. Blaming a woman for a man's bad behavior? Hmm., or was that just a satiric post? :coolsmiley:

MDLNB! You must be kidding me. I AM a woman. Geez. If you read carefully, I said no one deserves to be stalked and that she can wear whatever she wants to get whatever type of attention she needs. Am I going to have to give a pop-quiz to check on reading for content?

My little rant on a general type of woman was not satire. It was a slice-of-life, a vignette, on how everyday social life in TV and other places, too, can be with women these days.

I must assume you are carrying the Y chromosome or you would understand exactly what I was talking about. Women come in all types. Imagine that.

Satire? No.

Being a little b*t@#y? Well. . .maybe — as one who is tired of the behavior that is always front and center from some. I think when women are loud and crass and wear slogans that are rather crude, they are embarrassing themselves. . . I am just tired of the type — everywhere. That’s all. They are so angry all the time. I liked it when I used to be able to assume everybody I met was nice — until they weren’t. Now, too many leave no doubt because their obsession rules their brains — and their manners and their ensembles.

Boomer

PS: MDLNB, because I am a nice lady with a bad habit of writing off the top of my head, hitting submit, and then going back and editing within usually not more than a few minutes — I think I need to cut you a little slack. When I did my edit, I realized that I needed to clarify that the woman in this mess did not deserve to be stalked and could wear whatever she wanted to get the attention she needed. But you grabbed my quote before my edit.

So many bazillion times, I wrote words like ‘clarify’ and ‘transition needed’ on essays that you would think I would edit before posting. I usually catch myself immediately, but you were too fast for me.

Please look again at what I said after I clarified. The man in question needs to stop, of course. My little tirade, my opinion was on “in your face” types in general. I can avoid drama and chaos types in my own social life. But, as a country, if all the hate around us does not end or, at least, subside, I think we are doomed.

I still think you took an unfair hit on my words. Not a surprise really, but I still hope you will take another look at my self-quote above. And I acknowledge my first draft needed clarification that you did not get to see. You were quick on the draw. And I sure do need to edit before posting.

[SueCMerritt]

Arrested.

Violated a restraining order.

Is it just me or...........................WOW.

The main needs Mental Meds…..truly

[Caymus]

Now, too many leave no doubt because their obsession rules their brains — and their manners and their ensembles.

Boomer

Is that on one side or two sides of the "spectrum"?

[foxmeadow]

is it just me or does anyone else remember this type of behavior, dissention, and hatred after any other presidential election prior to 2016... just goes to prove there are whackos on both sides
Says someone who doesn’t know a ball from a strike.

[MDLNB]

Quoting myself here. . .

And now quoting MDLNB’s attack on my words —



Boomer


Hardly an attack on your words. To answer YOUR reply, since when does one stipulate TODAY that one must not be the same gender (or gender bender) to "hate" a particular gender? Just responding to the theme of your post.

Kind of interesting that you defend the guy that is disparaging a president/former president in large letters throughout the villages and then blame a woman that is wearing an anti-president themed T shirt to the pool for her being harassed. kind of like blaming a woman that is wearing a short skirt for her rape.

I don't know the woman involved, but I wouldn't want my wife or daughter to be treated like that. Guess not all of us agree on certain specifics.

[Bogie Shooter]

Arrested.

Violated a restraining order.

Is it just me or...........................WOW.

Have you looked at what you started?:22yikes:

[Bogie Shooter]

Someone should let HRC and Stacey Abrams know this...

Flirting with another time out.....:ohdear:

[dewilson58]

Have you looked at what you started?:22yikes:

Surprised at the support of this guy.

If he is left or right or middle.............people will support a position.

The surprise is people are supporting him.
:ohdear:

[Bogie Shooter]

Kick his butt out of the villages permanently

Don't agree with him at all.

But how would you do what you are advocating?

[Kenswing]

Flirting with another time out.....:ohdear:

When someone posts 30-40 times a day, they're bound to slip up.. :1rotfl:

[New Englander]

Ed will be going back to Court. Sometimes when you violate a court order the Judge gives you a short stint in the local jail. If that happens, what will Ed do when he gets out?

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I'm sure that ole Eddie boy has had his headlights punched out more than once by his ignorant actions. I drove past him on Morse recently, sitting there in his clown cart, looking lonely and just laughed. It ain't politics, it's just plain loneliness and a need for attention. He is just one day or two from becoming that homeless guy you see muttering to himself and swinging at invisible bats that he thinks that circling above his head. Hmmm, bats in his belfry? I laugh when I think of what would happen if he accosted my daughter. He'd be laying in a heap wondering what truck hit him. :1rotfl: OMG Charles Bronson is living here under a different name, gee Charlie I thought you were dead

[Boomer]

Hardly an attack on your words. To answer YOUR reply, since when does one stipulate TODAY that one must not be the same gender (or gender bender) to "hate" a particular gender? Just responding to the theme of your post.

Kind of interesting that you defend the guy that is disparaging a president/former president in large letters throughout the villages and blame a woman that is wearing an anti-president themed T shirt to the pool for her being harasses. kind of like blaming a woman that is wearing a short skirt for her rape.

I don't know the woman involved, but I wouldn't want my wife or daughter to be treated like that. Guess not all of us agree on certain specifics.



MDLNB, you read fast. I just attached a PS to my post #86 where I cut you some slack for your assumption because my wording was already up and not edited yet when you went for your weaponized response.

You are stretching my intent to fit your agenda.

I know that being moderate makes me in the minority in what TOTV has become. . .But whatever I think along those lines — I know that guy needs to stop. He is an embarrassment and hurts his cause tremendously. Ugly mess. He has to stop. And she does not deserve to be stalked — not sure how many times I have to say that for you — I think I need to stop.

I have been stalked. But it was not for my opinion. It was a long time ago. …………That stalker was stopped. (I decided to edit out the rest of that here -- TMI.)

You, sir, are at your screen, waiting to pounce, taking my words out of context, sliding in your coded buzzwords — and you probably will not stop. . .

Angry and spring-loaded, just waiting for someone like me who dares to speak up about the poison consuming our country. Hateful words everywhere, in the air, on the air, on clothes, and bumper stickers, and flags — the national obsession with Us v. Them. It is highly profitable to use the people as pawns.

We’re being had. And it has been so easy. I think it might be based in neuroscience because it is a tapping into the brain, tapping over and over, to heighten fear, paranoia, insecurity, and the potential for pure blind hatred.

I have listened to people I know talk about the personality changes in a friend or relative who cannot stop drinking the poison. In fact, they seek it daily from their screens of choice.

MDLNB. I doubt that you will go back and read what I wrote to you for clarification. I hope you will. There was more than one subject in my post. You missed stuff.

But I recognize that I am probably making your day by giving you a target, even though you have to take my words out of context and refuse to see my actual points. The big picture of hatred — all around us — is destroying our country.

I stopped by TOTV today looking for a little distraction and damn! I got caught in the usual mire and muck.

Anyway, MDLNB, for all the reasons and explanations I have stated repeatedly — and remedially — please stop twisting my words. I do not support stalking nor do I support the hate that is all around us. So please stop. But you probably cannot stop. I can though.

Boomer

PS: Mr. Moderator, please tear down this thread.

[beachman46]

Will everyone please STOP!

[golfing eagles]

Will everyone please STOP!

Actually, everyone should appreciate the irony of this thread. A post about an over the top man, probably with some degree of mental illness or early dementia, who is fixated on demonstrating his political opinion to others in a confrontational/harassing/stalking battle with a woman who was demonstrating her political opinion that now has 100 posts on a forum that bans political talk:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[dewilson58]

Will everyone please STOP!

:shrug:

[MDLNB]

Boomer:
"PS: MDLNB, because I am a nice lady with a bad habit of writing off the top of my head, hitting submit, and then going back and editing within usually not more than a few minutes — I think I need to cut you a little slack."

Nope, you don't need to cut anyone slack. If I was out of line, then that's on me. My bad. If you perceived anything I said as anything other than just conversation, then I owe you an apology. Nothing I said was meant as an attack on your view.

Have a great week, or what is left of it.:ho:

[JMintzer]

Flirting with another time out.....:ohdear:

Just replying to a VERY similar post that seemed to pass muster...

[JMintzer]

When someone posts 30-40 times a day, they're bound to slip up.. :1rotfl:

7.81/day if you want to be specific...

[dewilson58]

PS: Mr. Moderator, please tear down this thread.

:eek:

[RuthA]

I understand he has a wife.

[patfla06]

omg, he won't quit his angry-man routine. he keeps following this lady shouting obsenities @ her for wearing an anti-biden shirt.

He went ballistic over the Biden shirt but it’s okay for him to put vile
Anti-Trump signs all over T.V.?

Freedom of speech until someone has a different opinion?

He needs professional mental health help.

[rjn5656]

There is a difference between free speech and crossing the line. He is over the line.

I have no problem with people wearing Trump shirts or Biden shirts. I may not agree with them but I don't obsessed with them. He is trouble waiting to happen.

[PugMom]

Huh, so it's OK for for Ed to be displaying his opinion all over his cart, but not ok for her to do the same? Hypocrisy.

no. the answer is he can wear whatever he wants, & she can too. they should be able to swim in the same pool & live their lives without confrontation. we all see stupid slogans or something we see as offensive, but how many of us provoke a confrontation with perfect strangers?

[B-flat]

No matter what side you are on if the trend in this country continues we'll all be up "poop creek" without a paddle. I can only pray I'll be dead before the worst comes.

[Lottoguy]

Foul t-shirts have a way of triggering a person. In this case she got what she wanted.

[DAVES]

This man is a time bomb. Reminds me of school shootings where many knew the shooter was dangerous, but nothing was done. Innocent people are going to get hurt here. There needs to be some form of intervention. Does he have a wife or any other family that can intervene? Very concerned.
Regarding the women that wore the anti Biden tee shirt that set him off., the days of wearing this type of polarizing garb is well behind us. Too many nut jobs all around. Your free speech can cost you your life in today's world. Sad state of affairs.

Unfortunately not reality. The guy has clearly lost his rationality. Following someone home is a criminal act. Her wearing an anti Biden shirt is not a criminal act. In terms of insanity, for some insane people it might be flip flops, or a green shirt or ????????????
Ed is clearly ill. Jailing him is an opportunity to allow him to cool off. He will be reviewed and a judgment, a guess will be made as to if, he belongs in forced treatment.

Ed's history, it is clear he has gone off the deep end. Is he a danger? That is a judgment.
Law, is at best confusing. You cannot be tried for what you might do. Following that lady home, that is a crime.

[Caymus]

Foul t-shirts have a way of triggering a person. In this case she got what she wanted.


Just like women's clothing can be blamed for sexual assault? They got what they wanted?

[Ben Franklin]

ROFLMAO. So glad I don't visit TOTV much anymore. Sad.

[ditka41]

We are allowing this moron to gain the attention of way too many people, which may be all he wants. Perhaps he could be persuaded to relocate his failed campaign to a different area where they don't have the "fair share" of village idiots for entertainment?
--- OOPS, I have just contributed to his pathetic quest for attention. ----Sorry.

[Taltarzac725]

There is only one person like Ed McGinty in the whole Villages' area. He is not representative of any group here.

[rjn5656]

Her shirt is no different than his signs. And she is not out yelling at him, following him, going to his house. Freedom of speech is one thing but common sense is another.

[PugMom]

There is only one person like Ed McGinty in the whole Villages' area. He is not representative of any group here.

:clap2::clap2:

[mtdjed]

Does anyone ever worry about Defamation of Character when they post about neighbors be it man or woman?

Defamation
Any intentional false communication, either written or spoken, that harms a person's reputation; decreases the respect, regard, or confidence in which a person is held; or induces disparaging, hostile, or disagreeable opinions or feelings against a person.

Defamation may be a criminal or civil charge. It encompasses both written statements, known as libel, and spoken statements, called slander.

[LateBoomer]

There is only one person like Ed McGinty in the whole Villages' area. He is not representative of any group here.

actually he very much IS representative of hell of a lot of people on "one side of the spectrum" that think ugliness, rudeness and violence in order to shut down somebody's free speech, let alone their livelihood, is appropriate. he's just an example HERE. how about people that confront people in restaurants, in public bathrooms, in front of their homes. It's pretty much the same. and there are millions that think that this is ok. He just happens to be a local example, albeit one that appears to be mentally ill.

[MDLNB]

Does anyone ever worry about Defamation of Character when they post about neighbors be it man or woman?

Defamation
Any intentional false communication, either written or spoken, that harms a person's reputation; decreases the respect, regard, or confidence in which a person is held; or induces disparaging, hostile, or disagreeable opinions or feelings against a person.

Defamation may be a criminal or civil charge. It encompasses both written statements, known as libel, and spoken statements, called slander.


I believe they are just commenting on a news story. Not the same.

[Chi-Town]

Waiting for the day when Ed and his dingy counterpart in the beat up van(or SUV) run into each other.

[CWGUY]

Waiting for the day when Ed and his dingy counterpart in the beat up van(or SUV) run into each other.

:ohdear: I hope you are not referring to the poor gentleman who was struck by an auto and died less than 2 weeks ago. Are you? :confused:

[Chi-Town]

:ohdear: I hope you are not referring to the poor gentleman who was struck by an auto and died less than 2 weeks ago. Are you? :confused:

I don't think so. I was referring to the guy who drives around blaring on a speaker who knows what. He'll stop and get out and rant and rave like the reverend in Crimes of Passion.

[NoMo50]

Does anyone ever worry about Defamation of Character when they post about neighbors be it man or woman?

Defamation
Any intentional false communication, either written or spoken, that harms a person's reputation; decreases the respect, regard, or confidence in which a person is held; or induces disparaging, hostile, or disagreeable opinions or feelings against a person.

Defamation may be a criminal or civil charge. It encompasses both written statements, known as libel, and spoken statements, called slander.

An absolute defense against a slander or libel charge is THE TRUTH. Period.

[Two Bills]

:ohdear: I hope you are not referring to the poor gentleman who was struck by an auto and died less than 2 weeks ago. Are you? :confused:

Good to see you back CW!:)

[Love2Swim]

Her shirt is no different than his signs. And she is not out yelling at him, following him, going to his house. Freedom of speech is one thing but common sense is another.

Not so. Ed is in a golf cart, and you can drive by him on the street, and then you don't see him again. She wore her shirt/political sign to a class or gathering at a pool. Others attending this class or in attendance at the pool have to endure her idiotic political views if they want to enjoy time in or about pool. She certainly has the right to her views, but shoving it down people's throats in a class or a pool environment is ignorant and rude and ruins it for everyone in attendance. I don't know why people feel they have to do this. I really feel sorry for her neighbors who have to look at her stupid political shrine in her garage every day of the week. That's not what the Villages is about - its supposed to be friendly and welcoming. She and her ilk have turned it into a battlefield. We all see people flaunting the rules and putting up political flags with disparaging slogans. The architectural review committee should take a more active stance on banning this stuff. Political signs at one's home during election season are one thing, but having them on view 14 hours/day, 365 days a year are something else. And by the way, she has gotten into shouting matches with neighbors who didn't agree with her views.

[Bay Kid]

He ain't right. Touched. He's not running on all cylinders. He is just a mean person.

[JMintzer]

He ain't right. Touched. He's not running on all cylinders. He is just a mean person.

So, you're saying he's "a few fries short of a Happy Meal"?

Or:

Thick as a post
Doesn’t have both oars in the water
Two sandwiches shy of a picnic
A beer short of a six-pack
A brick short of a load
A pickle short of a barrel
Has delusions of adequacy
Has a leak in their think-tank
Not the sharpest knife in the drawer
Not the sharpest tack in the box
Not the sharpest pencil in the box
Not the sharpest tool in the shed
His belt doesn’t go through all the loops
His cheese has slipped off his cracker
The light’s on but nobody’s home
If you stand close enough to them, you’d hear the ocean
Mind like a rubber bear trap
Would be out of their depth in a mud puddle
Their elevator is stuck between two floors
They’re not tied to the pier
One prop short of a plane
Off his rocker
Not the brightest light in the harbour
Not the brightest bulb in the chandelier
Has a few loose screws
So dense, light bends around them
Their elevator/lift doesn’t reach the top floor
Dumber than a bag of rocks
Dumber than a hammer
Fell out of the family tree
Doesn’t have all the dots on his dice
As slow as molasses in winter
As smart as bait
Has an intellect only rivaled by garden tools
A few clowns short of a circus
Addlepated
Dunderheaded
A few peas short of a casserole
Isn’t playing with a full deck of cards
Has lost his marbles / isn’t playing with all his marbles
Has bats in his belfry
A dim bulb
He’s got cobwebs in his attic
Couldn’t think his way out of a paper bag
Fell out of the Stupid Tree and hit every branch on the way down
If brains were dynamite, he couldn’t blow his nose?

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I seem to remember a lady named LiZa who used to post on here,having a well decorated golf cart for the previous guy.
She was, to put it mildly, quite outspoken!

Quite outspoken is one thing. Ed McGinty takes it to a completely new level.

I was going from Spanish Springs to LSL a few weeks before the last elects and there was a Trump rally going on at the corner of 466 and Morse. Pro Trump people were on the corner of each side of 466 and holding signs and waving as cars went by. Cars would blow their horns and wave back sometimes in disagreement. It was all harmless and everyone seemed to be having a good time.

As I went by the same area on my return trip I noticed two police cars with their lights on on the southeast corner of Morse and 466. I went over to see what was going on and there in the middle of all of the Trump supporters was McGinty and a friend both with their golf carts festooned with vulgar anti Trump signs.

The police were about to arrest him when they finally convinced him to leave.

Now I have to ask, what did he think that he was going to accomplish with this stunt? Did he think that he was going to change anyone's mind or did he just want to start trouble.

I believe that it was the latter. Not only would he like to start a fight but then he would blame it on Trump for being divisive.

I don't care what you political beliefs are but that kind of behavior is unacceptable. In fact, I hate all negativity in political campaigns. How about just telling people why you like your guy for a change.

Ed McGinty has serious mental illness and if it's not addresses, there is going to be a serious problem at some point.

[walterray1]

Quite outspoken is one thing. Ed McGinty takes it to a completely new level.

I was going from Spanish Springs to LSL a few weeks before the last elects and there was a Trump rally going on at the corner of 466 and Morse. Pro Trump people were on the corner of each side of 466 and holding signs and waving as cars went by. Cars would blow their horns and wave back sometimes in disagreement. It was all harmless and everyone seemed to be having a good time.

As I went by the same area on my return trip I noticed two police cars with their lights on on the southeast corner of Morse and 466. I went over to see what was going on and there in the middle of all of the Trump supporters was McGinty and a friend both with their golf carts festooned with vulgar anti Trump signs.

The police were about to arrest him when they finally convinced him to leave.

Now I have to ask, what did he think that he was going to accomplish with this stunt? Did he think that he was going to change anyone's mind or did he just want to start trouble.

I believe that it was the latter. Not only would he like to start a fight but then he would blame it on Trump for being divisive.

I don't care what you political beliefs are but that kind of behavior is unacceptable. In fact, I hate all negativity in political campaigns. How about just telling people why you like your guy for a change.

Ed McGinty has serious mental illness and if it's not addresses, there is going to be a serious problem at some point.

Pretty much sums it up.

[MDLNB]

Not so. Ed is in a golf cart, and you can drive by him on the street, and then you don't see him again. She wore her shirt/political sign to a class or gathering at a pool. Others attending this class or in attendance at the pool have to endure her idiotic political views if they want to enjoy time in or about pool. She certainly has the right to her views, but shoving it down people's throats in a class or a pool environment is ignorant and rude and ruins it for everyone in attendance. I don't know why people feel they have to do this. I really feel sorry for her neighbors who have to look at her stupid political shrine in her garage every day of the week. That's not what the Villages is about - its supposed to be friendly and welcoming. She and her ilk have turned it into a battlefield. We all see people flaunting the rules and putting up political flags with disparaging slogans. The architectural review committee should take a more active stance on banning this stuff. Political signs at one's home during election season are one thing, but having them on view 14 hours/day, 365 days a year are something else. And by the way, she has gotten into shouting matches with neighbors who didn't agree with her views.


Kind of hard to imagine a woman wearing a T shirt and using a swimming pool as being aggressive and shoving a political view down someone's throat. I think I see the correlation of this and those that think that a small, 8" cross on someone's lawn as being aggressive and shoving their religion down someone's throat, or flying a political flag at home.

Like I said before, I drove past that nut case, Eddie boy the other afternoon and saw his clown cart. I just laughed and moved on. He doesn't bother me and he is just a funny distraction from the building traffic on Villages roads. Of course if he ever accosted my wife for her views, he would welcome the police handcuffs rather than what would come thundering down upon him. That said, I do not think his problem is a political view, as much as his just suffering from a low self esteem and lack of respect for others around him. I do believe that he is a powder keg with a lit fuse. It's just a matter of time before he blows up and does something that puts him away for a very long time. Maybe the judge will mandate that he receive some professional help.

[golfing eagles]

Not so. Ed is in a golf cart, and you can drive by him on the street, and then you don't see him again. She wore her shirt/political sign to a class or gathering at a pool. Others attending this class or in attendance at the pool have to endure her idiotic political views if they want to enjoy time in or about pool. She certainly has the right to her views, but shoving it down people's throats in a class or a pool environment is ignorant and rude and ruins it for everyone in attendance. I don't know why people feel they have to do this. I really feel sorry for her neighbors who have to look at her stupid political shrine in her garage every day of the week. That's not what the Villages is about - its supposed to be friendly and welcoming. She and her ilk have turned it into a battlefield. We all see people flaunting the rules and putting up political flags with disparaging slogans. The architectural review committee should take a more active stance on banning this stuff. Political signs at one's home during election season are one thing, but having them on view 14 hours/day, 365 days a year are something else. And by the way, she has gotten into shouting matches with neighbors who didn't agree with her views.

Are we to take this post as meaning that the nut job with his clown cart's political views are acceptable and yet this woman's view is "idiotic" and "stupid" (your words)? Sounds pretty close to defending the nut job to me.

[affald]

Law Enforcement needs to make sure all traffic laws are enforced when Ed or anyone else parks their carts in places that may cause distractions and/or accidents. In my opinion Brandon is great and Ed is obviously in need of help. Some might call him and those that defend him, especially the lawyer wannabes....wackadoodles.

[manaboutown]

Not sure why Ed deserves all this attention. He stood up to a bully in a place where many worship this person. Takes a lot of guts especially to do it so openly.

This is mostly just a personal feud over a couple of people's use of a Villages' pool which got way out of hand.

I hope the judge can sort it out and that he/she has some wisdom. Maybe he/she can threaten to cut the pool in half.

It seems to me Ed is the bully.

[Taltarzac725]

It seems to me Ed is the bully.

At times he is. Most of the time he was very active, not so much.

[affald]

At times he is. Most of the time he was very active, not so much.

Ed certainly attempts to be a bully. Even tried to bully the judge.

[JMintzer]

Not sure why Ed deserves all this attention. He stood up to a bully in a place where many worship this person. Takes a lot of guts especially to do it so openly.

This is mostly just a personal feud over a couple of people's use of a Villages' pool which got way out of hand.

I hope the judge can sort it out and that he/she has some wisdom. Maybe he/she can threaten to cut the pool in half.

Sorry, but Ed is the bully...

[JMintzer]

Not sure why Ed deserves all this attention. He stood up to a bully in a place where many worship this person. Takes a lot of guts especially to do it so openly.

This is mostly just a personal feud over a couple of people's use of a Villages' pool which got way out of hand.

I hope the judge can sort it out and that he/she has some wisdom. Maybe he/she can threaten to cut the pool in half.

Yeah, stalking a woman is just "people's use of a pool getting out of hand"... :ohdear::ohdear::ohdear:

[Fredster]

Hard to believe that there are some people
that will make excuses for Ed’s behavior
given his track record.

[JSR22]

he's mentally ill, rude and tries to be intimidating. Like a lot of (those people) these days.

Who are those people?

[Kenswing]

Who ate those people?
Who’s eating people? Lol

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

he's mentally ill, rude and tries to be intimidating. Like a lot of (those people) these days.

Your description reminds me of some folks right here on ToTV. Though not the mentally ill part - I have no way of knowing if those folks are truly mentally ill, or just pretend to be.

[JSR22]

Who’s eating people? Lol

Meant are. Fat fingers!

[JMintzer]

Meant are. Fat fingers!

Meant are eating people? Now I'm totally confused... :1rotfl:

[JMintzer]

Who are those people?

https://memegenerator.net/img/instances/53096327.jpg

[JSR22]

Meant are eating people? Now I'm totally confused... :1rotfl:

Who are those people? Get it?

[JMintzer]

Who are those people? Get it?

Whoosh! Flew right by ya'!

[JMintzer]

Who are those people? Get it?

https://memegenerator.net/img/instances/66180601.jpg

[Malsua]

Let's hope then, right?

Seriously, this ****wit appears in front of my house, stalks my wife, he's got an expiration date. I sorta hate him already but I don't know him.

Alright, i'm just going to come out with it...

Has anyone told this guy that he needs to knock it off?

I know who he is. I've seen him at other events.

[alwann]

I posted it earlier. Medical studies indicate 1 in 7 people in his age group have dementia. Most are undiagnosed and untreated. Fits The Villages demographic pretty well.

[manaboutown]

Lock him up! Psych ward or jail, who cares, but lock him up! He is abusive, vile, venomous, despicable, disgusting, dangerous, hateful, libelous, slanderous and much worse.

[Taltarzac725]

Lock him up! Psych ward or jail, who cares, but lock him up! He is abusive, vile, venomous, despicable, disgusting, dangerous, hateful, libelous, slanderous and much worse.

Ed replies in kind to some of the very hateful things the other side has been throwing out since 2016 or even before.

It is about time for more mature voices I would hope.

[tvbound]

Lock him up! Psych ward or jail, who cares, but lock him up! He is abusive, vile, venomous, despicable, disgusting, dangerous, hateful, libelous, slanderous and much worse.

"He is abusive, vile, venomous, despicable, disgusting, dangerous, hateful, libelous, slanderous and much worse."

Are you really sure that you want to use that criteria, for putting someone in prison? lol

[dewilson58]

Motion seeks to revoke McGinty’s bond after latest arrest.

[golfing eagles]

Lock him up! Psych ward or jail, who cares, but lock him up! He is abusive, vile, venomous, despicable, disgusting, dangerous, hateful, libelous, slanderous and much worse.

Now that you've finished with the pleasantries, tell us what you really think:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[golfing eagles]

Ed replies in kind to some of the very hateful things the other side has been throwing out since 2016 or even before.

It is about time for more mature voices I would hope.

You know I love you Tal, we go back a long way. But do you really think this guy is equivalent? Maybe on a relative scale of what we expect from each, but really?

[JMintzer]

Ed replies in kind to some of the very hateful things the other side has been throwing out since 2016 or even before.

It is about time for more mature voices I would hope.

"Replies in kind"... Bwahahaha!

Methinks you got that backwards...

[PugMom]

Quite outspoken is one thing. Ed McGinty takes it to a completely new level.

I was going from Spanish Springs to LSL a few weeks before the last elects and there was a Trump rally going on at the corner of 466 and Morse. Pro Trump people were on the corner of each side of 466 and holding signs and waving as cars went by. Cars would blow their horns and wave back sometimes in disagreement. It was all harmless and everyone seemed to be having a good time.

As I went by the same area on my return trip I noticed two police cars with their lights on on the southeast corner of Morse and 466. I went over to see what was going on and there in the middle of all of the Trump supporters was McGinty and a friend both with their golf carts festooned with vulgar anti Trump signs.

The police were about to arrest him when they finally convinced him to leave.

Now I have to ask, what did he think that he was going to accomplish with this stunt? Did he think that he was going to change anyone's mind or did he just want to start trouble.

I believe that it was the latter. Not only would he like to start a fight but then he would blame it on Trump for being divisive.

I don't care what you political beliefs are but that kind of behavior is unacceptable. In fact, I hate all negativity in political campaigns. How about just telling people why you like your guy for a change.

Ed McGinty has serious mental illness and if it's not addresses, there is going to be a serious problem at some point.

excellent post that sums it up evenly. i'm glad to see you back online-wondered where you went & what became of you, :icon_wink:

[davem4616]

Back in the 1940's, when I was a very, very young child and I misbehaved (which was quite often I was told) my mother would grab me and say, "Alright Mr. McGinty, I've had just about enough of that!"

Our last name begins with an M, but it's not even close to McGinty

to this day I have no idea why she referred to me as 'Mr. McGinty' on those occasions

and now, after all these years, a 'Mr. McGinty' is acting up and getting into hot water

just goes to prove, what goes around, comes around
:1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Taltarzac725]

Back in the 1940's, when I was a very, very young child and I misbehaved (which was quite often I was told) my mother would grab me and say, "Alright Mr. McGinty, I've had just about enough of that!"

Our last name begins with an M, but it's not even close to McGinty

to this day I have no idea why she referred to me as 'Mr. McGinty' on those occasions

and now, after all these years, a 'Mr. McGinty' is acting up and getting into hot water

just goes to prove, what goes around, comes around
:1rotfl::1rotfl:

Seems to be an awful lot of hate directed at a fellow Villager when we do not have all the facts about this situation as Ed's lawyer told him to keep quiet.

[JMintzer]

Seems to be an awful lot of hate directed at a fellow Villager when we do not have all the facts about this situation as Ed's lawyer told him to keep quiet.

Police reports and hearings offer a plethora of information...

But sure, keep defending the stalker...

[Dana1963]

Arrested.

Violated a restraining order.

Is it just me or...........................WOW.
Ed is nothing BUT a Villager. Earl Vincent Knight Jr., who lives on the Historic Side of The Villages, continues to be held at the Lake County Jail following his Oct. 21 arrest at his home on the Bristol County, R.I. warrant charging him with second degree child molestation/sexual assault. Details of the alleged crime have been sealed.
While in the Villagers home he video taped his granddaughter nude with hidden camera

[coralway]

12 pages of this

the guy is living your heads

[Taltarzac725]

Ed wrote this on his Twitter account a few days ago--

Trumpism and friendly police and jail guards have beaten me. I give up. I was arrested yesterday for second time in 30 days. Over parking too close to my opponent’s cart. A lot more to this story. I will share soon. Thank You for your support. But I have to stop. More later. Ed

His lawyer told him to stop.

[Joe V.]

Ed is nothing BUT a Villager. Earl Vincent Knight Jr., who lives on the Historic Side of The Villages, continues to be held at the Lake County Jail following his Oct. 21 arrest at his home on the Bristol County, R.I. warrant charging him with second degree child molestation/sexual assault. Details of the alleged crime have been sealed.
While in the Villagers home he video taped his granddaughter nude with hidden camera

Nice deflection! Gump Worsley had nothing on you!

[Caymus]

Ed wrote this on his Twitter account a few days ago--



His lawyer told him to stop.

What would Gandhi do?

[Taltarzac725]

What would Gandhi do?

Gandhi and the Passive Resistance Campaign 1907-1914 | South African History Online (https://www.sahistory.org.za/article/gandhi-and-passive-resistance-campaign-1907-1914)

He would probably get in a golf cart and go to an intersection to passively protest against whatever .

[golfing eagles]

Gandhi and the Passive Resistance Campaign 1907-1914 | South African History Online (https://www.sahistory.org.za/article/gandhi-and-passive-resistance-campaign-1907-1914)

He would probably get in a golf cart and go to an intersection to passively protest against whatever .

And stalk those who disagree with him?????

[CWGUY]

Nice deflection! Gump Worsley had nothing on you!

:1rotfl: Now that was funny!

[JMintzer]

Gandhi and the Passive Resistance Campaign 1907-1914 | South African History Online (https://www.sahistory.org.za/article/gandhi-and-passive-resistance-campaign-1907-1914)

He would probably get in a golf cart and go to an intersection to passively protest against whatever .

In between verbally assaulting, then stalking women at the pool...

But if he just sat there (like you claim is all he does), no one would really care...

[Taltarzac725]

In between verbally assaulting, then stalking women at the pool...

But if he just sat there (like you claim is all he does), no one would really care...

Where are you getting these facts? Ed was arrested and has not been tried by a jury of his peers.

It sounds like he parked down the street from where this woman lives so she could see his golf cart's signs, or whatever.

And they had shouting matches at the pool. Both Ed and this woman and maybe others.

The woman made a complaint. It has NOT gone to court yet.

[JMintzer]

Where are you getting these facts? Ed was arrested and has not been tried by a jury of his peers.

It sounds like he parked down the street from where this woman lives so she could see his golf cart's signs, or whatever.

And they had shouting matches at the pool. Both Ed and this woman and maybe others.

The woman made a complaint. It has NOT gone to court.

Then where did the restraining order come from? Is there a store you can buy them or do you have to go to court to get one?

[JMintzer]

Where are you getting these facts? Ed was arrested and has not been tried by a jury of his peers.

It sounds like he parked down the street from where this woman lives so she could see his golf cart's signs, or whatever.

And they had shouting matches at the pool. Both Ed and this woman and maybe others.

The woman made a complaint. It has NOT gone to court yet.

From the hearing, in COURT...

https://www.**************.com/2021/10/19/villager-ed-mcginty-served-with-restraining-order-in-wake-of-alleged-stalking/

[JMintzer]

Where are you getting these facts? Ed was arrested and has not been tried by a jury of his peers.

It sounds like he parked down the street from where this woman lives so she could see his golf cart's signs, or whatever.

And they had shouting matches at the pool. Both Ed and this woman and maybe others.

The woman made a complaint. It has NOT gone to court yet.

More COURT shenanigans...

https://www.**************.com/2021/10/31/motion-seeks-to-revoke-mcgintys-bond-after-latest-arrest-in-the-villages/

[JMintzer]

But wait, there's more!

https://www.**************.com/2021/10/31/motion-seeks-to-revoke-mcgintys-bond-after-latest-arrest-in-the-villages/

[Bjeanj]

Arrested.

Violated a restraining order.

Is it just me or...........................WOW.

Well, this thread has gone off the rails.
But, I agree.
Wow!

[lkagele]

Seems to be an awful lot of hate directed at a fellow Villager when we do not have all the facts about this situation as Ed's lawyer told him to keep quiet.

On that online news source, Ed has written several Letters to the Editor about this incident. In fact, the prosecution has listed one of the letters as evidence they will produce at trial. So much for keeping quiet.

[JSR22]

Enough all ready. Stop kicking a dead horse!

[Papa_lecki]

Enough all ready. Stop kicking a dead horse!

Haha - this thread has more life left in it than Tom Brady’s career.

[JSR22]

Haha - this thread has more life left in it than Tom Brady’s career.

It's time for people to step back and be kind!

[Taltarzac725]

It's time for people to step back and be kind!

I agree!

[JSR22]

I agree!

There are way too many bullies in TV.

[Taltarzac725]

There are way too many bullies in TV.

And now they are asserting themselves on Talk of the Villages.

[JSR22]

And now they are asserting themselves on Talk of the Villages.

Exactly they should be ashamed. Keyboard warriors, except for a few, hiding behind anonymous screen names.

[JMintzer]

And now they are asserting themselves on Talk of the Villages.

At least we don't do it at a pool we've claimed as our own... :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[JMintzer]

Exactly they should be ashamed. Keyboard warriors, except for a few, hiding behind anonymous screen names.

^^^ Ummm...

[JSR22]

^^^ Ummm...

Absolutely not referring to you.

[Love2Swim]

It's time for people to step back and be kind!

Good luck with that. Kindness and decency went out the window a little over 4 years ago.

[MDLNB]

Funny how a sleazebag that demeans women and stalks them over a difference in politics can be defended by those on here that call those of us that mention his abhorrent practice, bullies. They are probably the same ones that would defend a child molester, or is it just that they support his view of politics? Sorry, but I have seen Eddie boy out and about and do not empathize with his view or behavior and would not tolerate his abuse of women if I was to witness it first hand. That is not to say that a woman cannot take care or defend herself, but being a bit old fashioned, I do not condone his lack of manners regardless of political view. I am surprised that he is still like that at his age, considering all the stories of his run-ins with others. He has been in the news for several years and he has been a common sight in The Villages. The Villages does not need or want his type of example in this large community. And to those that defend him, wake up. He is NO Gandhi. He is NO victim, even though he adamantly declares his innocence while sitting outside a woman's home that he followed home from the pool. You don't call a woman a "fat slob" without expecting the sky to fall on you.

[JMintzer]

Absolutely not referring to you.

I got that. I just found it funny that you use an alias (maybe your initials?) instead of your name.

Regardless, we're cool... No problems...

[Lottoguy]

Maybe there is a certain someone who turned him into this?

[New Englander]

Maybe there is a certain someone who turned him into this?

He turned himself into this.

[manaboutown]

Funny how a sleazebag that demeans women and stalks them over a difference in politics can be defended by those on here that call those of us that mention his abhorrent practice, bullies. They are probably the same ones that would defend a child molester, or is it just that they support his view of politics? Sorry, but I have seen Eddie boy out and about and do not empathize with his view or behavior and would not tolerate his abuse of women if I was to witness it first hand. That is not to say that a woman cannot take care or defend herself, but being a bit old fashioned, I do not condone his lack of manners regardless of political view. I am surprised that he is still like that at his age, considering all the stories of his run-ins with others. He has been in the news for several years and he has been a common sight in The Villages. The Villages does not need or want his type of example in this large community. And to those that defend him, wake up. He is NO Gandhi. He is NO victim, even though he adamantly declares his innocence while sitting outside a woman's home that he followed home from the pool. You don't call a woman a "fat slob" without expecting the sky to fall on you.

You nailed it!:boom:

[Caymus]

Maybe there is a certain someone who turned him into this?

Maybe he ate too many Twinkies:icon_wink: