Hey buddy, You sound and play good. You probley dont remember me, But years ago I worked out with Todd ( the one with all the tattoo's) and you used to work out there.. Valdese Video. lol I never knew what happend to ya, now I see, your pickin' and grin'in lol... But just thought Id stop in... Sounds good man, add some more... Take Care ( Chris )
Great video man totally true about what u said I know burleson and he is great dont know why they kicked him off but it wasnt smart what they did im in the Morganton area what part are you from?
Why don't the fab 5 just get out? its obvious we dont want u and to put it simply: you suck. I'm a senior at EBHS and i wanna be a teacher when it comes time to claim my profession. I always wanted to teach in the school i love but if Tracy, Karen, Tim, or Rob is still here (Which i assure you wont be) I dont want to teach here. You 5 have made Burke County the laughing stock of North Carolina. Was it worth it? Gah just leave before we lose something rlly important. Burlison and Benton forever!
i loved this song...it was soo funny and i so agree with it....i grew up with david burleson in the school system .... i think he does what is best for the kids...100% for david burleson
Benton...I love it, its the truth! u need to come around more, I still remember going out to eat with u guys and Corey Smith at "O'Charley's" after that rally at EB, maybe we all can get together again sumtime soon! keep up the good work!
I ordered your CD and got it yesterday. If any of you haven't heard it yet it is an unbelievable CD. I would really encourage you to get it. Hope to see you tomorrow at the Burleson rally!
Just an FYI....if you know Ric Gibson, make sure to give him a hug today. He wasn't loved as a child and he is starving for attention!!!:) This was in response to a message he posted that I didn't approve due to all of the very intelligent terminology. Man....the things we learn in 1st grade just seem to stick with us;)
LOL.. this was awesome! I was born and raised in Valdese, Burke County until about 6 years ago and moved to Catawba County. I've been following all this going on and it's crazy. I love Sam Wilkinson, by the way, I have always had a lot of respect and love for him.
i have never seen a more disgusting form of protest than the kind that the people of this county have displayed. this song is revolting. i would think that the people of this county could come up with a better way to protest. but obviously i was wrong. overly religious hypocrites will never be able to protest efficiently
The protest of the people of burke county is WORKING! and for the record, i'm not religious..I love God and if that is what you mean by over religious then I am OVERLY RELIGIOUS..and people are seeing how efficient we can be! Do I believe in Jesus Christ...YES...do I love the county that gave me the vision to reach my goals...YES...am I fed up with people mistreating our kids...YES...is that being a hypocrite?...you have the freedom to believe that:) That is the beautiful thing about it all!
Well, I too have a problem with overly religious hypocrites. However, I'm not sure what your point is in this situation. How else should these people protest? They weren't allowed to speak when the board chose to end the contract and when they were allowed to speak they were disregarded. To my knowledge no one has resorted to any sort of violence.
Also, this is the board who was/is trying to pull or ban books from the Burke County School System. It sounds to me that the board may have a problem with being 'overly religious hypocrites.
@singsingsing22 -i'm sorry, but uh. he could of said a lot worse things. i personally do not know this young man, but he did a great job singing & writing this. I dnt go to church everyday, but i believe in God. if burke county has done anything for anyone in this world it'd be to teach us kids that we deserve more and we CAN succeed in our dreams and hopes. that was all because of David Burleson. i am a 10th grader this year, and idk what i'ma do cause he was the only superintendent i had.
Come and tailgate at Mondays School Board meeting. The meeting is 5/4/09 at 5:15 at Patton High School. Come early enough to cook and eat in the parking lot. TELL A FRIEND!!!
Wanna know why this is happening? HERE IS THE REAL STORY. Just because Mr. B decided it would be in better favor for the KIDS if certain department heads make the decisions on available positions, INSTEAD of put members of the board's families there. That's why this crap is happening! This comes fro my mole inside the system, and they always been 100% right. Also, the board has totaly screwed up the accreditation for the high schools now, so rising seniors' diplomas will mean NOTHING!
Could someone please tell me what Mr. Burleson did. Why is his contract being pulled early. What are the laws concerning teachers contracts.
There are lots of comments, threats etc.. but not one place have I heard the subject addressed. Doesn't North Carolina have laws concerning these things. You can meet, write songs and curse each other out but when is the real subject going to be addressed. Sounds like there are grounds for a huge law suit here.
he did nothing wrong. They found some loophole in his contract but have no grounds for termination. There is the potential for the law suit! That's all in the works but in the meantime we have to speak up!
What were the loopholes? I mean it had to be something big. Surely these people aren't so stupid they would set themselves up for a lawsuit without something. I listened to the minutes of one meeting the other night when the lawyer for the board spoke. He was, to say the least, very unimpressive.
Awesome! You need to be in Nashville!!! Thank you for supporting Mr. Burleson. And no, you have NOT gone too far. I would love to hear more! Do you know Hank's "My Bucket's Got a Hole in It?" LOL! You could call it...MY SCHOOL BOARD'S HAS GOT A ROLE IN IT!"
Hey, can you add the lyrics to the description? I didn't understand some of the words. I've been hearing all this talk about Mr. Burleson not having too good a time right now, and from what I remember he was a pretty cool dude back when I was in school, and no doubt he hasn't changed since, so I hope whatever happens, God guides him through it - even if that means him finding something else to do, even greater than being superintendent.
I, as well as many other citizens of Burke County, support David Burleson. So I would like to say a special thank you to all those helping and supporting David Burleson, we all very much appreciate it.
hey man this drew lovitt. My wife and I have been out of burke county for a couple of years. David Burleson did a lot for me in high school. He is a really great guy. also PEOPLE ASK ME HANK WHY DO YOU......
Benton the school system was already in bad shape look at the 4 high schools the placement it's a joke! Look at Drexel they shreaded it and it was not this school board that did it. Everyone makes mistakes and no one has a job forever
Thanks for the message. I was hoping someone would post a negative response to the video......not because I agree with you.....but so I would have a chance to respond:)
First of all.....I think its amazing that all of the negative comments come from profile's just created and/or hide behind screen names so no one can know who you are. So from now on, I will not approve any negative messages posted to this video unless you have the courage to post your real name at least in the message.
Ok to your message.....I actually agree with you that 4 schools was to much for our county to have. I think more than building schools, we should improve on the ones we had before(physically) and improving the programs for the kids.
BUT...I am not going to cry and pitch a fit just because I don't agree with new schools being built. When we decide to put our hurt feelings OVER our children....we have lost the battle my friend(I have to call you that since I don't know your name)
Look........Don't think I am speaking lightly on this because I live in Nashville. I am Burke Country 100 percent and will always be, and I know most of the people on the school board....another reason that I am very disappointed in their actions. I thank God for Buddy Armour and Sam Wilkinson for standing up to this nonsense.
Finally.......David Burleson is an amazing man. Does he make mistakes......yes...just like you and me. Does that mean you should be fired from YOUR job?
No one has a job forever but if they excel at what they do, people try awfully hard to keep them there! I think David has done an amazing job and he actually cares about the kids.....so why would anyone want to get rid of him.....selfishness???.....pride???.......personal gain??? Those are the only things I can think of that make any sense!
As far as the FAB5....Lets look at how they are doing so far: -trying to prevent students voices from being heard -accusing their own board member of having a gun so they can pass cowardly bills in his absence -finding ways to remove documents from files(ok so I dont know that it was them but if I had to put my money somewhere)
-making racist comments (Rob Hairfield- Being half black myself.....I am offended)
"No one has a job forever"......I think that should apply a lot more toward them!!!
I knew one of those were coming! Look.....when Jesus got fed up with all the wrongdoing in the temple....he went in and flipped the tables over! He didn't just turn the other cheek.
Well....I am fed up with the garbage and I am not going to sit around and watch people ruin the school system. Maybe we all need to be a little more christ-like and stand up for what we believe instead of hiding our opinions at risk of being persecuted. So "Christ-like"....I couldn't agree more:)
HECK YES benton , even so who is anyone to say what christian like is maybe if we christians stood up alittle MORE for what we believe in .. this world wouldnt be the way it is today. Good , kinda hearted people ... have no reason to be put to shame or kicked to the curb for Doing an OUTSTANDING job ... for our future personally Ive dealt with burlison face to face and he is a wonderful man , and a wonderful christian himself ...and i rather have a christian guiding our kids rather than some bum
hmmm ... I wonder if vanderbiltj's comment was genuine? There's no real "inflection" on it, so it's difficult to determine whether it's sarcastic or genuine.
WOW! too clever! This is a Burke County Public School Alumni from Valdese! It seems burke county has been doing alright for quite sometime... It is a tradition! Benton, your the man!
I love it. I love Burke County, this is just another reason why. The people here are amazing! So glad I moved here. If I had kids in school, I would be PROUD that they go to Burke County schools, because of the parent/child/citizen involvement. Even though I don't know the man, I support David Burleson 100%!
I love it.... I support David Burleson! I have been living in Burke County for five almost six years and it has not gotten any were near as bad as my home town, Medford, OR. I believe that David Burleson helped make it like it is and people who live in Burke County should lay off because you wouldn't want to live in a place like my hometown. So just be happy and feel lucky that you live here!
Oh, and bentonblount, I love your voice. You really know how to sing!!!
good voice nigga
sergeantthrash 6 months ago
really nice pickin an grinin there, burke county born and raised. keep on pickin!
juggalo578 1 year ago
Hey buddy, You sound and play good. You probley dont remember me, But years ago I worked out with Todd ( the one with all the tattoo's) and you used to work out there.. Valdese Video. lol I never knew what happend to ya, now I see, your pickin' and grin'in lol... But just thought Id stop in... Sounds good man, add some more... Take Care ( Chris )
ChrisBragg1981 2 years ago
OMG i think you have a beautiful voice you should go on amarican idol
wojcikashley 2 years ago
Great video man totally true about what u said I know burleson and he is great dont know why they kicked him off but it wasnt smart what they did im in the Morganton area what part are you from?
Aarynisaballer 2 years ago
Why don't the fab 5 just get out? its obvious we dont want u and to put it simply: you suck. I'm a senior at EBHS and i wanna be a teacher when it comes time to claim my profession. I always wanted to teach in the school i love but if Tracy, Karen, Tim, or Rob is still here (Which i assure you wont be) I dont want to teach here. You 5 have made Burke County the laughing stock of North Carolina. Was it worth it? Gah just leave before we lose something rlly important. Burlison and Benton forever!
kevzant1 2 years ago
Way to speak up for what you believe...I bought your CD and it is awesome. Keep putting out Youtube videos so we can hear more of your music!
webbgem17 2 years ago
Way to go David!
dancingwdeer 2 years ago
Bloody Burke...
dancingwdeer 2 years ago
i loved this song...it was soo funny and i so agree with it....i grew up with david burleson in the school system .... i think he does what is best for the kids...100% for david burleson
somethingspecial1988 2 years ago
Benton...I love it, its the truth! u need to come around more, I still remember going out to eat with u guys and Corey Smith at "O'Charley's" after that rally at EB, maybe we all can get together again sumtime soon! keep up the good work!
-Jordan H
apckid2405 2 years ago
I ordered your CD and got it yesterday. If any of you haven't heard it yet it is an unbelievable CD. I would really encourage you to get it. Hope to see you tomorrow at the Burleson rally!
webbgem17 2 years ago
Just an FYI....if you know Ric Gibson, make sure to give him a hug today. He wasn't loved as a child and he is starving for attention!!!:) This was in response to a message he posted that I didn't approve due to all of the very intelligent terminology. Man....the things we learn in 1st grade just seem to stick with us;)
bentonblount 2 years ago
you go benton! tell em exactly how it is!
klostyswifey 2 years ago
LOL.. this was awesome! I was born and raised in Valdese, Burke County until about 6 years ago and moved to Catawba County. I've been following all this going on and it's crazy. I love Sam Wilkinson, by the way, I have always had a lot of respect and love for him.
You have a great voice too!
gatheryerosebuds71 2 years ago 2
singsingsing, you are certainly entitled to your opinion. Please enlighten us with YOUR plan on how we should be protesting.
Susyt40 2 years ago
I enjoyed the song very much...
carolinamark 2 years ago
i have never seen a more disgusting form of protest than the kind that the people of this county have displayed. this song is revolting. i would think that the people of this county could come up with a better way to protest. but obviously i was wrong. overly religious hypocrites will never be able to protest efficiently
singsingsing22 2 years ago
The protest of the people of burke county is WORKING! and for the record, i'm not religious..I love God and if that is what you mean by over religious then I am OVERLY RELIGIOUS..and people are seeing how efficient we can be! Do I believe in Jesus Christ...YES...do I love the county that gave me the vision to reach my goals...YES...am I fed up with people mistreating our kids...YES...is that being a hypocrite?...you have the freedom to believe that:) That is the beautiful thing about it all!
bentonblount 2 years ago 2
Well, I too have a problem with overly religious hypocrites. However, I'm not sure what your point is in this situation. How else should these people protest? They weren't allowed to speak when the board chose to end the contract and when they were allowed to speak they were disregarded. To my knowledge no one has resorted to any sort of violence.
gatheryerosebuds71 2 years ago
Also, this is the board who was/is trying to pull or ban books from the Burke County School System. It sounds to me that the board may have a problem with being 'overly religious hypocrites.
gatheryerosebuds71 2 years ago
@singsingsing22 if ya dont like the song dont listen to it. this song tells the truth
ncfordcountrygirl15 1 year ago
@singsingsing22 -i'm sorry, but uh. he could of said a lot worse things. i personally do not know this young man, but he did a great job singing & writing this. I dnt go to church everyday, but i believe in God. if burke county has done anything for anyone in this world it'd be to teach us kids that we deserve more and we CAN succeed in our dreams and hopes. that was all because of David Burleson. i am a 10th grader this year, and idk what i'ma do cause he was the only superintendent i had.
CorkNasty2013 1 year ago
Come and tailgate at Mondays School Board meeting. The meeting is 5/4/09 at 5:15 at Patton High School. Come early enough to cook and eat in the parking lot. TELL A FRIEND!!!
GIVEMEGRITS 2 years ago
i love this video and i love david burleson
ev3rfrost 2 years ago 2
awesome i did the walk out on friday 24th not many pertisipated but it was all cool.
eserechen 2 years ago
Wanna know why this is happening? HERE IS THE REAL STORY. Just because Mr. B decided it would be in better favor for the KIDS if certain department heads make the decisions on available positions, INSTEAD of put members of the board's families there. That's why this crap is happening! This comes fro my mole inside the system, and they always been 100% right. Also, the board has totaly screwed up the accreditation for the high schools now, so rising seniors' diplomas will mean NOTHING!
CWAManager 2 years ago 2
This guy right here is my new hero.
I'm a student at Freedom, and this song is 100% true.
froggie37683 2 years ago 2
amazing amazing amazing!
i got my shirt today :)
imaguppyeater 2 years ago
if you like this, you'll LOVE his debut cd!
It's available online at his producer's facebook page. His name is Noel Golden.
The whole cd is awesome!!
thedirtmachine 2 years ago
Could someone please tell me what Mr. Burleson did. Why is his contract being pulled early. What are the laws concerning teachers contracts.
There are lots of comments, threats etc.. but not one place have I heard the subject addressed. Doesn't North Carolina have laws concerning these things. You can meet, write songs and curse each other out but when is the real subject going to be addressed. Sounds like there are grounds for a huge law suit here.
bobbieso 2 years ago
he did nothing wrong. They found some loophole in his contract but have no grounds for termination. There is the potential for the law suit! That's all in the works but in the meantime we have to speak up!
bentonblount 2 years ago
What were the loopholes? I mean it had to be something big. Surely these people aren't so stupid they would set themselves up for a lawsuit without something. I listened to the minutes of one meeting the other night when the lawyer for the board spoke. He was, to say the least, very unimpressive.
Thanks for your reply.
bobbieso 2 years ago
Awesome! You need to be in Nashville!!! Thank you for supporting Mr. Burleson. And no, you have NOT gone too far. I would love to hear more! Do you know Hank's "My Bucket's Got a Hole in It?" LOL! You could call it...MY SCHOOL BOARD'S HAS GOT A ROLE IN IT!"
Susyt40 2 years ago
First of all I think you have an awesome voice! :)
And I really like this song! :]
I've lived in Burke County all my life so I totally appreciate the lyrics :)
hanuh08 2 years ago
Hey, can you add the lyrics to the description? I didn't understand some of the words. I've been hearing all this talk about Mr. Burleson not having too good a time right now, and from what I remember he was a pretty cool dude back when I was in school, and no doubt he hasn't changed since, so I hope whatever happens, God guides him through it - even if that means him finding something else to do, even greater than being superintendent.
Ck87JF 2 years ago
This has gone to far! Give it a rest!
pianofreak84321 2 years ago
Give it a rest??? Oh you don't know me to well. I'm just getting started;)
bentonblount 2 years ago 3
I, as well as many other citizens of Burke County, support David Burleson. So I would like to say a special thank you to all those helping and supporting David Burleson, we all very much appreciate it.
Michelle, 16
Citizen of Burke County,
and fellow supporter of David Burleson.
X2cute2beXforgotenX 2 years ago
Your so creative and what an awesome way to get your point across :]
dont worry about the negative comments;
in life there will always be some!
GREAT JOB!!
mh2os686 2 years ago 2
Awesome video!!!!
Burkenow 2 years ago
hey man this drew lovitt. My wife and I have been out of burke county for a couple of years. David Burleson did a lot for me in high school. He is a really great guy. also PEOPLE ASK ME HANK WHY DO YOU......
drewber28655 2 years ago
Benton the school system was already in bad shape look at the 4 high schools the placement it's a joke! Look at Drexel they shreaded it and it was not this school board that did it. Everyone makes mistakes and no one has a job forever
press4147 2 years ago
Thanks for the message. I was hoping someone would post a negative response to the video......not because I agree with you.....but so I would have a chance to respond:)
First of all.....I think its amazing that all of the negative comments come from profile's just created and/or hide behind screen names so no one can know who you are. So from now on, I will not approve any negative messages posted to this video unless you have the courage to post your real name at least in the message.
bentonblount 2 years ago
Ok to your message.....I actually agree with you that 4 schools was to much for our county to have. I think more than building schools, we should improve on the ones we had before(physically) and improving the programs for the kids.
BUT...I am not going to cry and pitch a fit just because I don't agree with new schools being built. When we decide to put our hurt feelings OVER our children....we have lost the battle my friend(I have to call you that since I don't know your name)
bentonblount 2 years ago
Look........Don't think I am speaking lightly on this because I live in Nashville. I am Burke Country 100 percent and will always be, and I know most of the people on the school board....another reason that I am very disappointed in their actions. I thank God for Buddy Armour and Sam Wilkinson for standing up to this nonsense.
bentonblount 2 years ago
Finally.......David Burleson is an amazing man. Does he make mistakes......yes...just like you and me. Does that mean you should be fired from YOUR job?
No one has a job forever but if they excel at what they do, people try awfully hard to keep them there! I think David has done an amazing job and he actually cares about the kids.....so why would anyone want to get rid of him.....selfishness???.....pride???.......personal gain??? Those are the only things I can think of that make any sense!
bentonblount 2 years ago
As far as the FAB5....Lets look at how they are doing so far: -trying to prevent students voices from being heard -accusing their own board member of having a gun so they can pass cowardly bills in his absence -finding ways to remove documents from files(ok so I dont know that it was them but if I had to put my money somewhere)
-making racist comments (Rob Hairfield- Being half black myself.....I am offended)
"No one has a job forever"......I think that should apply a lot more toward them!!!
bentonblount 2 years ago
This is GREAT!!!
bettyboop12902 2 years ago
Now this is how you can get your word across. I want David Burleson as my Superintendent.
aaman033 2 years ago
Wow! I love it! Benton you represent all us Burke County natives! You are very talented!
ashkgood 2 years ago
Outstanding!
avannoppen 2 years ago
Great Christ-like attitude!
vanderbiltj 2 years ago
I knew one of those were coming! Look.....when Jesus got fed up with all the wrongdoing in the temple....he went in and flipped the tables over! He didn't just turn the other cheek.
Well....I am fed up with the garbage and I am not going to sit around and watch people ruin the school system. Maybe we all need to be a little more christ-like and stand up for what we believe instead of hiding our opinions at risk of being persecuted. So "Christ-like"....I couldn't agree more:)
bentonblount 2 years ago
HECK YES benton , even so who is anyone to say what christian like is maybe if we christians stood up alittle MORE for what we believe in .. this world wouldnt be the way it is today. Good , kinda hearted people ... have no reason to be put to shame or kicked to the curb for Doing an OUTSTANDING job ... for our future personally Ive dealt with burlison face to face and he is a wonderful man , and a wonderful christian himself ...and i rather have a christian guiding our kids rather than some bum
hailicook10 2 years ago
hmmm ... I wonder if vanderbiltj's comment was genuine? There's no real "inflection" on it, so it's difficult to determine whether it's sarcastic or genuine.
Ck87JF 2 years ago
David you have my support from Charlotte, NC! Great job Benton Blount!!
vanessiabarnett 2 years ago
u rock benton and you have a lot talent
ev3rfrost 2 years ago
This is so great!! i hope the fab 5 hear this and are very ashamed of themselves!!
spiess1968 2 years ago 2
OMG!! You are AMAZING! I hope Mr. Burleson sees this and Smiles like me and my family did! I am going to forward this to video to every one i know!!
BTW I love your voice.. You need to be on American Idol :)
kaystepnick 2 years ago 3
YES You go Benton. That is too cool.
btspake30 2 years ago 2
this is great!:) i def. thing they stink! man, you have SO much talent!!!!
klostyswifey 2 years ago 2
WOW! too clever! This is a Burke County Public School Alumni from Valdese! It seems burke county has been doing alright for quite sometime... It is a tradition! Benton, your the man!
coffeyexpress 2 years ago 2
I love it. I love Burke County, this is just another reason why. The people here are amazing! So glad I moved here. If I had kids in school, I would be PROUD that they go to Burke County schools, because of the parent/child/citizen involvement. Even though I don't know the man, I support David Burleson 100%!
Great voice bentonblount.
kristnc41168 2 years ago
what I think we need to do is get him to come to a rally and sing this song!!!!! Whose with me!!!!!!
1gamecocksfan 2 years ago 5
@1gamecocksfan i am!
ncfordcountrygirl15 1 year ago
Sweet, well done!
(FHS Class of '04)
Boy, if only it could get out on the radio...
wildpardox 2 years ago 5
This is great. I think they stink too.
colinrw2871 2 years ago 2
Well written! We should get this song on the radio!
Matt Hill (FHS 2006)
celticwanderer09 2 years ago 2
I love it.... I support David Burleson! I have been living in Burke County for five almost six years and it has not gotten any were near as bad as my home town, Medford, OR. I believe that David Burleson helped make it like it is and people who live in Burke County should lay off because you wouldn't want to live in a place like my hometown. So just be happy and feel lucky that you live here!
Oh, and bentonblount, I love your voice. You really know how to sing!!!
X2cute2beXforgotenX 2 years ago 4
hey man, this is the bassist from this year's promise.
it was great listening to you play last night.
i'm really glad you are putting your views, as well as most of ours, out like this!
keep it up man, your stuff is great.
Gamester2091 2 years ago 4
HOLY CRAP !!! Benton ... i LOVE THIS.... way to SUPPORT BURLISON !!!!!! - this DEF need to be on myspace haha i would SO put it on my profile !!!
hailicook10 2 years ago 4
Thats awesome!
zeus12888 2 years ago 2