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breeze [Member]
In response to: DIY exploration of Cape Cod's national treasure
In response to: DIY exploration of Cape Cod's national treasure
Susan Spencer, you're a winner! The photos are works of art. Your naturalist prose is almost poetry. And your political views are right on. Thanks.
breeze [Member]
In response to: Finally, the ultimate Photo-Journalism book about Cape Cod
In response to: Finally, the ultimate Photo-Journalism book about Cape Cod
This free sample makes the book look very attractive. It makes an excellent addition to the many books celebrating the beauty of Cape Cod.
breeze [Member]
In response to: Single Payer is Coming....
In response to: Single Payer is Coming....
Way to go, Mary Zep!!! I hope Cape Care doesn't have to go through 7 years of foolish opposition like Cape Wind. Why do the obvious good-for-all endeavors take so long to be recognized? We should all be thankful for those who are putting in all that effort.
breeze [Member]
In response to: Schatzberg shares college's sustainability success story
In response to: Schatzberg shares college's sustainability success story
Congratulations to President Kathleen Schatzberg. We are lucky she decided to stay on. The CCC is a true leader in greenness.
breeze [Member]
In response to: Stop the Industrialization of Nantucket Sound
In response to: Stop the Industrialization of Nantucket Sound
It's beyond belief that anyone could say that because it will take more than one wind farm to stop global warming that not even one should be built. We seem to live in a community populated by too many idiots
breeze [Member]
In response to: Same old, same old at Cape Cod Commission
In response to: Same old, same old at Cape Cod Commission
Perhaps Ms. Durkin could tell us how much income we get from those who get a private sailing area for free. Any rental fees for Horseshoe Shoals will of course end up being part of our electric bills, so why try to stiff the developer? The Cape's birds aren't dumber than European birds, so they too will just fly over and around the turbines. Thanks Matt Patrick and Jim Liedell for pointing out the inconsistencies between the CCCommission and Barnstable's mission statements and their ridiculous opposition.
breeze [Member]
In response to: Barnstable County has spent over a quarter million to stop Cape Wind - Has town-sized legal bills
In response to: Barnstable County has spent over a quarter million to stop Cape Wind - Has town-sized legal bills
Does anyone know of a reputable dealer in tar and feathers for these irresponsible commissioners?
breeze [Member]
In response to: CPN Clean Power Now Once Again calls upon Senator Kerry to fulfill his promises
In response to: CPN Clean Power Now Once Again calls upon Senator Kerry to fulfill his promises
Thank you Barbara. Some of these deniers must get all their information from Alliance handouts. Sen. Kennedy and coalman Koch don't own Nantucket Sound, even if they think they do. Any one with an open mind who studies this issue will come to the same conclusions as the MMS.
breeze [Member]
In response to: Alliance sues CZM, seeks to stop Cape Wind from moving forward
In response to: Alliance sues CZM, seeks to stop Cape Wind from moving forward
If the well heeled Alliance just can't quit throwing money into the wind, that's up to them. But for the town of Barnstable's half-buttocked officials to spend taxpayer money on an obstructionist lawsuit when 85% of their constituents approve Cape Wind is just plain wrong.
breeze [Member]
In response to: For a scenic sound
In response to: For a scenic sound
That's right. The dictionary defines the often incorrectly used "pristine" as: remaining in a pure state, uncorrupted by civilization. So those Ostervillians should move back and let nature exist as it was originally.
breeze [Member]
In response to: Another Delahunt stealth move to stop Cape Wind
In response to: Another Delahunt stealth move to stop Cape Wind
We can all be grateful for Walter Brooks and his CC2day for giving us information that the captive CCTimes withholds. The Alliance has been as devious and untruthful as the outgoing president.
Credibility,once lost, is very difficult to restore. Wattley, like his predecessors hasn't a shred left. Most of us are looking for a successful conclusion to Cape Wind's remarkable, undeflected struggle to give us what we need more than ever---clean electricity.
Credibility,once lost, is very difficult to restore. Wattley, like his predecessors hasn't a shred left. Most of us are looking for a successful conclusion to Cape Wind's remarkable, undeflected struggle to give us what we need more than ever---clean electricity.
breeze [Member]
In response to: LNG tanker powerless 16 miles north of Provincetown
In response to: LNG tanker powerless 16 miles north of Provincetown
Looking out for maritime safety is the true mission of the Coast Guard, not playing footsie with Cape Wind opponents. Those LNG tankers are like small atomic bombs, really dangerous items.
breeze [Member]
In response to: Birds of a feather
In response to: Birds of a feather
Your editorial is right on the mark. There is also the powerful influence his obstructionism has on all the rest of those lower ranking politicians who seem to be lemmings. Can they get away with "damn the voters' will forever?
breeze [Member]
In response to: Congressman: Delay Cape Wind; Says hearings are possible
In response to: Congressman: Delay Cape Wind; Says hearings are possible
We can thank the Alliance for bringing Chicago style politics to Cape Cod. First Stevens, now Oberstar.
Stuff
Osterville
Snobs
Stuff
Osterville
Snobs
breeze [Member]
In response to: Patrick named to co-chair multi-state energy committee
In response to: Patrick named to co-chair multi-state energy committee
We in the 3d district can be really proud of Rep. Matt Patrick being recognized for his leadership, his long-standing greenness. He was pro-wind from the start, and was narrowly elected over the Alliance's backed candidate. Time has been on his side, as nearly all his constituents have come to recognize his vision was right from the beginning. I'll bet there will be more good news like this in the future.
breeze [Member]
In response to: Harvard awards Senator Kennedy honorary degree
In response to: Harvard awards Senator Kennedy honorary degree
Sen. Kennedy has had a very distinguished record as a leader on many issues, including health. Most people applaud his being honored by Harvard, I feel sure. I would like to see him now endorse Cape Wind as an health issue, an environmental issue, and to lend support to President-elect Obama's goals for America's future. That would truly show what a large heart he has, and would signal a lot of lesser politicians that they too can change their unthinking opposition now.
breeze [Member]
In response to: Carey Murphy: an Independent Listener
In response to: Carey Murphy: an Independent Listener
He may listen when he agrees with you, but he's not listening to the large majority of Cape Codders who want the wind farm. I heard him in a debate with Matt Patrick, and he gave Sarah Palin type non-answers to audience questions.
breeze [Member]
In response to: Can Cape Wind save your ocean view?
In response to: Can Cape Wind save your ocean view?
There are "experts" funded by big oil and dirty coal who are in denial, disagreeing with nearly 100% of the scientific community who agree with James Hansen of NASA. Even our intellectually impaired president finally understands that we must fend off man-made global warming
breeze [Member]
In response to: Beatty, Kerry spar in televised debate
In response to: Beatty, Kerry spar in televised debate
Looks like the SwiftBoaters are still at it. I don't like it that Kerry straddles the wind farm fence, but that is better than old oilyness. Since 75% of Cape Codders want the Cape Wind project to go forward, opposition doesn't reflect the will of the people.
breeze [Member]
In response to: It is not always lovely weather for ducks
In response to: It is not always lovely weather for ducks
Your study of the non-risk to birds is in sync with the Audubon position re birds/turbines. The greater harm to birds comes from the mercury that fossil fueled power plants spew into the atmosphere. Ornithologists at Cornell and the University of New Hampshire have found that various species propagate less due to mercury. They say the loons will become extinct in 40 years. The wood thrush is now down 65% due to mercury. So the turbines will save, not endanger the birds.
breeze [Member]
In response to: The ineffable humor of Cape Codders
In response to: The ineffable humor of Cape Codders
That Paul Rifkin has a true artist's eye. His photographs help us all to see the beauty that surrounds us. Thank you Paul, and thank you CCToday.
breeze [Member]
In response to: Ptown DJ to fight DA online; Cape casino rail connection; EPA won't regulate rocket fuel; Charting a course for ocean power;
In response to: Ptown DJ to fight DA online; Cape casino rail connection; EPA won't regulate rocket fuel; Charting a course for ocean power;
I hope that this proposal gets taken seriously. Surely there must be many other retirees who like us would love to have an easier way to get to museums, sporting events, concerts, etc. than the long drive to parking lot Hades. It would be a real life enhancer.
breeze [Member]
In response to: When a turtle has to mail a letter...
In response to: When a turtle has to mail a letter...
Paul's photos are real works of art. The subject matter is certainly one part of their success, but the compositions and technical skills play a large role too. Thanks, Paul, and thanks CCToday.
breeze [Member]
In response to: An Urgent Call to Energy Efficiency
In response to: An Urgent Call to Energy Efficiency
It's an outrage to be paying extra for the privilege of having dirty air and polluted water. Cape Wind offers us clean electricity at a guaranteed long-term saving.
Why not get our juice from a local source, not subject to grid failures? Aren't we now in the Green Age?
Why not get our juice from a local source, not subject to grid failures? Aren't we now in the Green Age?
breeze [Member]
In response to: Help name the Nimby Nabobs
In response to: Help name the Nimby Nabobs
And for the obstructionist office holders:
Polluticians
Polluticians
breeze [Member]
In response to: The Kennedy Primary
In response to: The Kennedy Primary
Nephew Joe would be a better candidate as he has been helping the needy for years with their energy costs. But the seat doesn't have to belong to a Kennedy. Uncle Ted and Sen. Kerry (who is up this year) should get over their long lasting mistakes and support Gov. Patrick's and the legislature's more forward-looking plan. Global warming is too important to be a political game.
breeze [Member]
In response to: Throw the rascal out
In response to: Throw the rascal out
Kerry has been a coward on the wind farm issue. But is there an opponent who will endorse what 86% of MA voters say they want? There's a trickle down effect that seems to keep all the smaller political fry from doing the peoples' will.
breeze [Member]
In response to: The Kennedy-Forest-Delahunt game plan
In response to: The Kennedy-Forest-Delahunt game plan
I'm a strong Clean Power Now supporter, belong to all the "green" organizations, have driven a hybrid for 5 years, done all the household conservation things, and only support those rare "green" politicians. All renewables are most welcome and none deserve exclusivity. Only the Alliance/Blue-H crowd would think otherwise. Shame on them.
breeze [Member]
In response to: Making a case against red tape; Let's put wind at our backs; Building a business out of sand
In response to: Making a case against red tape; Let's put wind at our backs; Building a business out of sand
It's truly amazing how much some Cape Codders are than 95% of the world's scientists studying climate change. Exxon pays many of the 5% fringe blokes to keep a contrary view alive. Are you local deniers getting your due from big oil?
breeze [Member]
In response to: Time is now for Cape Wind and renewable energy in Massachusetts
In response to: Time is now for Cape Wind and renewable energy in Massachusetts
Those letters are on the mark. Whether you are a senator who windsurfs, or one at the helm of a yawl, you ought to be able to sail through a wind farm that helps your constituents and the whole earth. If those turbines impinge on your sport, you can't be very seaworthy.
breeze [Member]
In response to: If Exxon Valdez hit Plymouth Rock; Big Oil’s grip on economy
In response to: If Exxon Valdez hit Plymouth Rock; Big Oil’s grip on economy
And Cliff Carroll is still worried about transformer oil from the wind farm? everyone knows no such incident has happened anywhere, but we all know that oil tankers and barges spill oil on a regular basis. Why consider facts when you can scare the gullible with myths?
breeze [Member]
In response to: Offshore wind ready to reduce oil dependence
In response to: Offshore wind ready to reduce oil dependence
$100 per barrel oil means MA voters get hit twice -- in the car and in the furnace. We know we have an oil-soaked administration in D.C. , but MA is a Democratic state. Why is Sen. Murray gutting the great bill the House passed? Politicians should be more considerate of their constituents.
breeze [Member]
In response to: An earlier reaction to aesthetics in a sacred place
In response to: An earlier reaction to aesthetics in a sacred place
You are so right. Also both the black wall and the white turbines share the same cleancut simple approach to design. Both are in tune with our times, not relics of a time gone by like the fossil fuel plants. But what can be expected of fossil politicians?
breeze [Member]
In response to: The Outer Cape Steps It Up
In response to: The Outer Cape Steps It Up
A beautifully written piece, Liz! Bill McKibben and Al Gore should be pleased by the Cape's event and this wonderful report. And it points out ways we can all play more of a role in the battle to slow down climate change with its disasters.
breeze [Member]
In response to: An Open Letter to the Old Media
In response to: An Open Letter to the Old Media
I thank Walter Brooks every day for reassuring me I did the right thing in dropping the Cape Cod Times years ago after the publisher and his editor in chief both responded to my personal letters to them urging fairness on Cape Wind, only to be told they werte sure they were right. I also thank Mr. Kenney, Mr. Coleman, and the many bloggers who keep us informed.
breeze [Member]
In response to: A Blog of Regional Impact
In response to: A Blog of Regional Impact
These useless, self-important petty officials should get the old heave ho..
breeze [Member]
In response to: It's time to take a stand, Mr. Kerry
In response to: It's time to take a stand, Mr. Kerry
That's right, Metro West. With a longer political career ahead of him than our selfish senior senator, Kerry should show some courage, some independence. Greenpeace deserves our thanks for their ads. We need those turbines up and running.
breeze [Member]
In response to: Kennedy; National Treasure or National Disgrace?
In response to: Kennedy; National Treasure or National Disgrace?
Rep. Matt Patrick has made a complete refutation of the Kennedy editorial. I am truly ashamed of my senator for being the leading individual in the battle against the wind farm. It is unworthy of him. He could still sail the Sound, enjoy the view, and let all the rest of us enjoy clean, affordable electricity.
breeze [Member]
In response to: Response to Senator Kennedy, Unabridged
In response to: Response to Senator Kennedy, Unabridged
Thanks for your summary of the myths, and your restatement of the facts. I am proud that you are my Representative. I wish other politicians who are supposed to reflect their constituent's views would follow your example.
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In response to: Wampanoag challenges Boston Globe Editorial