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Re: Ooops, she said it again …

teachtw — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:27:13 -0000

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Re: ‘Change’ is our birthright

billytops46 — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:00:57 -0000

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Re: Another Ogonowski run

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Re: Don’t be in such a Rush

Millerminn — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:08:30 -0000

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Re: More misery loves company

Daughret — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:08:22 -0000

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Re: About

Educator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:50:09 -0000

In reference to the front page story on 7/10/09 concerning
"Teachers Luring Candidates"; it sounds to me like Ms. Fitzgerald is
surprised by this alleged course of action. Is she kidding?? She didn't think her opponents would lobby to find candidates who
would be pro?? As a resident and a taxpayer, I have watched the
school committee meetings on local cable and it seems that no matter when I tune in, Ms. Fitzgerald is always either arguing with her fellow committee members (Mr. Bevilacqua, etc.) or proposing
illogical solutions. (laying off 580 teachers). I also question her mathematic skills, if she thinks " 7 is equal to one million"; I begin to see why we have budget problems!

Re: About

JWDavisJr07 — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:11:09 -0000

The United States Constitution became the Supreme Law of the land on September 17th, 1787 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This document has become the cornerstone of our country by laying down founding ideas based off of inalienable rights and by proclaiming freedoms to all of its citizens. The real genius that our founding fathers implemented in our Constitution is its ability to evolve over time with the country. When written, slavery was a significant establishment in our country. After time though, the American people recognized the declaration that all men are created equal despite their skin color, and this came to fruition with the signing of the 14th and 15th amendments.
The Constitution however, in all of its brilliance is still the subject to much debate. One of the main areas where questions linger after over 200 years is the 2nd amendment,

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

This amendment clearly states that it is a right of the American citizen to bear arms and to form a well regulated militia, for the necessity of the free state. If Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison, all of whom were framers of the Constitution, knew that in the year 2008 that 30,000 Americans would be killed by fire arms, and that there would be guns capable of firing hundreds of bullets in minutes, then certainly they would have still signed their names. It is the freedom and right of every United States citizen to bear arms, and it is a necessity to the security of the free state. It is with these words that I invite a modest proposal. We the people should free ourselves of the entire Defense Department, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. The Defense Department accounts for $481 Billion dollars (16% of the entire U.S. budget). This money could be used for our schools, our cities and towns, and our own well being. Because the 2nd amendment clearly outlines that it is our right to bear arms, it seems simply redundant to spend our money on a Defense Department.
The American people in their Wild West and hip shooting ways have vocally said they can defend themselves, why else would they support this amendment? The late Charleston Heston, once president of the National Rifle Association said, “And you know what it's (The 2nd Amendment) purpose is? To prevent the federal government from interfering with private citizens' rights ...” This proposal offers to the leader of the most passionate pro-gun supporters exactly what he calls for. The United States federal government will no longer interfere in its peoples’ rights, including its defense. The American people will form a well regulated militia and take up its own defense, while saving billions of dollars that can used for Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
If this idea were to be adopted, then it would create a booming new industry. On 18-year-old birthdays kids would receive guns and accessories like the latest leather and diamond encrusted holsters. Instead of celebrities flaunting their clothes and cars, they will be seen with only the newest, sleekest, and stylish guns. Instead of house-warming parties, neighbors will shower new home owners with rifles and handguns so they can protect their newest investments. Increased taxes on gun and ammunition purchases will also help bolster the United States economy.
The use of citizen arrests will sky-rocket and the need for police will also diminish. People around the country will be found once a week scrambling into militia lines with their fellow neighbors, necessary practice in case of attack. Any United States citizen over the age of 18 will be able to bear arms and to help protect his country, just as our revolutionary fathers had before us. The American people will strive to be what Benjamin Franklin and his contemporaries imagined, a well armed militia, to battle our foes in the year 2009.

J. Westerman Davis Jr.
Written for Mrs. Quinney's AP English class
Written after the style of Jonathen Swift's essay "A Modest Proposal"

Re: Don’t be in such a Rush

David Pelletier — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:23:43 -0000

Go Taylor!

Re: Don’t be in such a Rush

jacrlsn — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 13:46:31 -0000

Right on again Mr Amerding. When armed with facts there is little the democrat propaganda people can do but bluster. I am not particulary enamoured of Limbaugh however the few times i've heard him, it is clear that he usually speaks from the facts. I am also amused at the fuss from the propaganda machine about the name of Obama's health care plan. If they want to call it the" George Bush Memorial Health Care Plan" that's all right with me. Except for the term memorial it should be considered a tribute to long term "do nothing, but rant" Senator Kennedy.

Re: Sucker’s bet?

OnlineCasino — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:28:56 -0000

Wow, sounds like they should just get the slots up and running. At least for the mean time. We all saw the struggles of high gas prices effect our economy. And to have to wait til 2012 to watch projections fail is just silly.

Re: Debate continues on casino bill

OnlineCasino — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:25:37 -0000

This could be huge for Massachusetts! Great Post looking forward to hearing more about it!

Re: Bulletin: Dissent no longer patriotic

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Re: Bulletin: Dissent no longer patriotic

macsurf — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:09:32 -0000

BBrenner, you're 100% right on.

What the Repubs did Cleland in 2002 was beyond vile politics, it was TRULY unpatriotic

Re: Bulletin: Dissent no longer patriotic

BBrenner — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:54:08 -0000

JasonW is right on the mark. Taylor, you clearly have eliminated the immediate post 9-11history from your brain. I think of how the Republicans went after Georgia Sen. Max Cleland in the 2002 election, branding him soft and un-American because he wouldn't vote for the bill to create DHS because he had legitimate concerns about the structure as presented. Here's a guy who lost half his body on the battlefield in Vietnam and the Republicans basically branded him a traitor. There's no doubt that Democrats engage in the same behavior for the sake of advancing their own cause. And I think there should be a healthy debate about the current economic blueprint Obama has put forth. No bill should ever be pushed through without the vetting the Founding Fathers had in mind. I just wish you would stop pretending that hypocrisy is limited to the party you don't like.

Re: About

Jerry valley — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 21:14:39 -0000

This is in response to your editorial :Racetrack must survive on own merit:
“Racetracks Must Survive on Own Merits”

This eagle-Tribune editorial really misses the point!

You stated that the track should survive on its own and why should we bail it out. You also stated that slots, etc creates gambling addicts. I has also been said by others that casino gambling attracts drug dealers and prostitutes.

All of the above is inaccurate and untrue.

You don’t seem to see the advantage to the citizens of New Hampshire in lower taxes, better schools, and lots more.

Some years ago, Senator Jajuga of Massachusetts released a study that shows million dollars were bussed to Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun in Connecticut. All of that money came from the Merrimack Valley residents: Lawrence, Lowell, Haverhill, Andover and Salem NH. That could all be going to NH. Rockingham Park is the ideal place to draw from Maine, NH, Massachusetts Vermont and Rhode Island. Mostly from people who already gamble and enjoy it.

If people want to gamble, and they have been doing just that with your state lotteries, keno and scratch tickets, they will find a place..

Rockingham Park has had Poker tournaments there for the past 2 and ½ years with no problems at all. Even the Salem, NH police chief is in favor of slots at Rockingham Park and sees no potential increase in crime.

Wake up NH legislators before Massachusetts scoops you and opens a casino and/or slots in the Boston area and then it will be too late for NH.

Take a good look at the potential for millions in taxes for NH.

Controlled gambling is here to stay and millions of tax dollars could be distributed to all of the cities and towns of NH.

2009 is the year to pass that legislation for slots at Rockingham Park which will improve the lives of all NH residents.

I urge NH legislators to pass this bill and start building a new economy.

Jerry Valley
Methuen, MA

Re: Bulletin: Dissent no longer patriotic

JasonW — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:56:08 -0000

Aside from the woeful misreading of the Shrum/Sessions incident... how short is our memory nowadays? Does anyone remember what it was like trying to voice a dissenting opinion beginning on September 12, 2001? Anyone want to try disagreeing with the Patriot Act the first time around? Or disagreeing with President Bush in general? How about pointing out the inconsistencies in Colin Powell's presentation to the UN? We've eased up on disagreeing with all of this recently, but at the time it was tantamount to treason. Just ask the Dixie Chicks!

Re: Bulletin: Dissent no longer patriotic

macsurf — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:19:08 -0000

Reality based critic, why are you surprised? Mr. Armerding does such things all the time.

In terms of Republicans being "unpatriotic" for having walked in virtual lockstep against the stimulus package, I don't think they're unpatriotic. I just think they are following their defacto leader, Rush Limbaugh, in a coordinated effort to sabotage the new president because they know if he succeeds in helping us get out of this mess they and Junior largely created, they will be in the political wilderness for the better part of a generation.

And in terms of critcizing Obama, I voted for him and I think he is making a serious mistake in deploying nearly 20 thousand more troops to Afganistan.

he's walking into a likely quagmire that could do to his presidency what Vietnam did to LBJ's.

But I don't believe saying that makes me unpariotic.

It simply means I think independently.

Re: Bulletin: Dissent no longer patriotic

Reality Based Critic — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 09:33:03 -0000

The point is that a leading Republican likened his own party to the Taliban, and Taylor Armerding falsely claimed it was the Democrats who did it.

Re: Bulletin: Dissent no longer patriotic

frank — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:06:08 -0000

The point is how democrats felt it WAS patriotic to question or even attack their current president (bush at the time) for something that they believed in, however when the shoe is on the other foot they think it is partisan and unamerican to question the president

Re: Politics of fear reloaded

jacrlsn — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:04:40 -0000

it's no use Taylor. The idiots either don't understand you or won't admit that you are right.

Re: Bulletin: Dissent no longer patriotic

ImNotAnOstrich — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:34:08 -0000

Come on now, its not like Sessions was calling for a jihad against America.... Oh wait a sec maybe he was.

Re: Bulletin: Dissent no longer patriotic

Reality Based Critic — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:12:27 -0000

Actually, Sessions *did* compare his party to the Taliban. The Hotline was just being nice. Shrum's entire column is built around Sessions's bizarre comment. Why can't you admit that you blew it?

Re: Bulletin: Dissent no longer patriotic

Taylor Armerding — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:43:16 -0000

>"To be sure, Sessions isn't comparing GOPers to the Taliban. But ... wow."

Thanks for the comment - as the Hotline noted, Sessions was not comparing the GOP to the Taliban. My point is that Shrum was.
There are plenty of groups who state publicly that they are going to adopt some, or most, of the tactics of their opponents. But that doesn't mean they adopt the identity, or the goals, of those opponents. I've heard gay rights groups call for adopting the tactics of those who oppose them. But, it would be absurd, based on that, to call them American Homophobes.

Re: Bulletin: Dissent no longer patriotic

jacrlsn — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:44:42 -0000

I strongly suggest that you take some time and assess your intellectual capacity as well as your honesty.

Re: Bulletin: Dissent no longer patriotic

jacrlsn — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:42:25 -0000

Apparently you are either afraid to or don't won't to comment on what Taylor is writing about- the two faced-speaking with forked tongue- liberal/democrat/republican conspiracy to blame everytthing on someone else and not to take responsibility for their own actions. Its been very interesting that for the last 8 years, everything that went wrong was George Bush's fault, but now when ? is going right, its wait and see give the "one" a little time
THE POLITICIANS IN OFFICE TODAY ARE NOT PATRIOTS- IT IS WHATEVER IS GOOD FOR THEM AS INDIVIDUALS FIRST, AND THEIR PARTY SECOND. IF SOME THING IS GOOD FOR THE COUNTRY, "OH,GOOD" BUT THAT IS NOT THEIR PRIORITY. .
Whether Taylor Amerding quoted right of whether he misstated a quote, it is because of people like you that the evil people stay in power.
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