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In response to: Give, By All Means, But Don't Overdo It
In response to: Give, By All Means, But Don't Overdo It
New Jersey: Respectfully, I recall that the quality of mercy (and compassion) is not strained. I prefer to leave alternative sentiments in the hands of the Archie Bunkers among us.
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In response to: I'MMMM Baaack!!!
In response to: I'MMMM Baaack!!!
I,m pretty sure that no negotiated contract can be brought to Town Meeting for funding if the seectmen have not allowed that. In that sense, they, and no one else are where the negotiation buck stops. This fire fighter's union open Station 3 thing makes the union look like a bunch of hot heads. Not a good way for a union to look, particularly in tough times.
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In response to: Rachel Maddow Rewrites History, Reinforces Liberal Myth
In response to: Rachel Maddow Rewrites History, Reinforces Liberal Myth
Let's see if I get it: Hoover was a great guy, FDR was a bum.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Caroline Kennedy to seek Senate
In response to: Caroline Kennedy to seek Senate
If she is appointed she will be effective and will win re-election because she is forever bonded with the American people since that fateful weekend in November, 1963.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: The Enemy Is Us
In response to: The Enemy Is Us
Some day, maybe we will have a society in which corrupt, self-promoting politicians can never get elected to anything. I don’t know what it will take. I guess it may take some kind of hair trigger sensitivity toward the self serving, self enriching type jokers who should never, ever, ever get a single vote from anyone. The other extreme is the “crazies” who come across like cartoon characters or a Jimmy Stewart congressman and bring to the table a special kind of ineptitude. What we need is an honest person, that’s all. In medio stat virtus. Consider the present mess with the moronic governor of Illinois!
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In response to: Lubing your car for the holidays--try Walter's Quick Lube
In response to: Lubing your car for the holidays--try Walter's Quick Lube
I use Walter's and trust them. It is a rare thing to be able to have your car handled by people in whom you have confidence.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Dennis PD updates fleet with 25 Lamborghinis
In response to: Dennis PD updates fleet with 25 Lamborghinis
They really go fast and should help with drug interdiction.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: 1908: Cape author Joe Lincoln starts to make us famous
In response to: 1908: Cape author Joe Lincoln starts to make us famous
Joe Lincoln shows up a lot on Google. He has Brewster and Chatham connections.
You can dowload some of his stuff.
You can dowload some of his stuff.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Court reduces conviction of Cape mom who killed daughter
In response to: Court reduces conviction of Cape mom who killed daughter
It's good to see a runaway jury snapped back at the neck like a runaway horse.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Chili's in Hyannis is Going, Going, Almost Gone
In response to: Chili's in Hyannis is Going, Going, Almost Gone
Nice coverage of an interesting phenomenon, Peter. Regarding Circuit City, I hreard this question asked on radio news this week and I believe there is some kind of hold regarding the next step.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Cape Codders Stand for Peace, Part I
In response to: Cape Codders Stand for Peace, Part I
Wonderful video Paul. An All-American viseo!
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Obama for President, Beatty for the Senate
In response to: Obama for President, Beatty for the Senate
The Palin embarassment alone is sufficient reason to cast aside John McCain and all his slogans, my friends!
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Thief steals laptop from Chatham motel; Man accused of assaulting 15-year-old girl arraigned in Orleans
In response to: Thief steals laptop from Chatham motel; Man accused of assaulting 15-year-old girl arraigned in Orleans
On a different subject, there is Yarmouth Port and Yarmouthport. For me, the one worders are more authentic. I bet real estate marketing has something to do with how many woirds are used.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Lobster Rolls on the Road
In response to: Lobster Rolls on the Road
These are high prices. I thought the lobster industry was suffering? Seems like a lobster roll served on a hot dog roll is insulting. I've heard of a great lobster roll in Mashpee, but I don't know where
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: On-line Advertising Standards
In response to: On-line Advertising Standards
Andy: Are you saying that I bring this on myself by the sites I visit and the demographic I inhabit?
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Thief steals laptop from Chatham motel; Man accused of assaulting 15-year-old girl arraigned in Orleans
In response to: Thief steals laptop from Chatham motel; Man accused of assaulting 15-year-old girl arraigned in Orleans
I would like to know more about the image of North chatham and Chathamport and phony baloney realtors trying to sell lies.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Wellfleet's legal budget is taking a beating, not so for neighboring town
In response to: Wellfleet's legal budget is taking a beating, not so for neighboring town
The disparity in legal budgets probably has something to do with unique, one of a kind, litigation and a tendency among some selectmen to be into risk taking more than another group of selectmen. Maybe high legal costs means they are pushing the envelope more and will not be intimidated by fear of litigation.
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In response to: The Cape Economy- More than Gas Prices
In response to: The Cape Economy- More than Gas Prices
Our impoverished situation down here has something to do with this: "I've got mine. To hell with you."
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Yarmouth's Seaside Festival-Fun for All!
In response to: Yarmouth's Seaside Festival-Fun for All!
I sat on the curb in front of Piccadilly with six grandchildren and watched them be amazed at the attractions- from ladder trucks to colonial re-enactors. The weather helped!
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In response to: Cape manatee headed for SeaWorld in Orlando
In response to: Cape manatee headed for SeaWorld in Orlando
Dead in a $19.95 rental van? Some rescue.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Yarmouth Police Capture Armed Robber; Seaside Festival Parade Rte 28 Traffic Detour Notice
In response to: Yarmouth Police Capture Armed Robber; Seaside Festival Parade Rte 28 Traffic Detour Notice
Nice notification about the parade. People need to know this.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Teammates filled player's water bottle with toilet water
In response to: Teammates filled player's water bottle with toilet water
To my3: Is WXTK reliable? Usually they get just about everything wrong.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Teammates filled player's water bottle with toilet water
In response to: Teammates filled player's water bottle with toilet water
Sounds like a tempest in a teapot. Toilet water used to mean a kind of lady's perfume. Don't people know that sometimes kids do dumb things? They are ignorant. This is why they need school.
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In response to: Cape manatee headed for SeaWorld in Orlando
In response to: Cape manatee headed for SeaWorld in Orlando
So now we get a sense of why that strange looking IFAW building on Willow St. is important. That animal weighed 1000 lbs and was 8 ft. long!
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Board Requests, President Schatzberg Agrees To Remain And Lead Cape Cod Community College
In response to: Board Requests, President Schatzberg Agrees To Remain And Lead Cape Cod Community College
That's great news for the college and the Cape. It suggests that her reasons for announcing her retirement included a sense of disappointment with the board that has now been removed. Maybe they had started to take her for granted.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: New Hampshire Foliage
In response to: New Hampshire Foliage
Great post. I was in Wolfeboro, N.H. this weekend. Wow! They say that central VT, because of the maple trees, is full of red, maroon and orange.
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In response to: Truro kids design their town playground
In response to: Truro kids design their town playground
Pick colors that don't fade in the sun and be mindful of short and long term maintenance.
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In response to: Delahunt's reasons for voting against bailout
In response to: Delahunt's reasons for voting against bailout
I'm glad to see my tiny piece of the stock market clawing its way back up.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Exclusive Interview: Marcus Miranda's brother at Cape Cod Hospital
In response to: Exclusive Interview: Marcus Miranda's brother at Cape Cod Hospital
It's hard to work up much sympathy for this guy. Police work is difficult and dangerous and we should appreciate what they do for us in an ocean of craziness.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Cape home prices fall 19%; RFK, Jr. on Palin's Big Oil infatuation
In response to: Cape home prices fall 19%; RFK, Jr. on Palin's Big Oil infatuation
Thanks Buzz, now I get it. I almost never chase the links. Will have to start doing that.
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In response to: Cape home prices fall 19%; RFK, Jr. on Palin's Big Oil infatuation
In response to: Cape home prices fall 19%; RFK, Jr. on Palin's Big Oil infatuation
I hope I am not a stupid person, but what does the RFK piece have to do with Sarah Palin? Yes, she is an "oil man" but what does the piece have to do with it? Is your headline writer wrong or am I missing something?
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Windle blogger appearing on Channel 5 tonight at 5:30
In response to: Windle blogger appearing on Channel 5 tonight at 5:30
Julie, You looked great in HD; forget the soft focus.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Anti-Palin email bombs hits Cape Cod
In response to: Anti-Palin email bombs hits Cape Cod
I guess these women have no idea whatsoever how shrill and ineffective their warnings are. If you hate a candidate there is no end to the length of the litany you can concoct about their bad and irresponsible positions. Any one of these things...like hating polar bears... could be analyzed and spun into a positive. It is possible to defeat an undesirable candidate, but not with a buckshot letter from strangers.
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In response to: September 11, 2001, Where Were You?
In response to: September 11, 2001, Where Were You?
I was in the hospital almost dead. I remember the doctors hovering over me discussing, not my health, but the World Trade Center.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Ten reasons I like Sarah Palin
In response to: Ten reasons I like Sarah Palin
If we are not careful, Babraham Lincoln will get backlashed into the White House by the no-nonsense crowd.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Barnstable seeks consultant for new youth center
In response to: Barnstable seeks consultant for new youth center
Not public my eye. It all must be public. There are no secrets in town govt. What can they be thinking? Every shred of every document is public unless it fits the rare and narrow exceptions for executive session. You'd think they would know this.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: The Hypocrisy of the Wingnuts
In response to: The Hypocrisy of the Wingnuts
Peggy Noonan says some call her Babraham Lincoln
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In response to: Schatzberg begins final year at CCCC; Dems seeking Commission debate; Barter your way to Cape Cod
In response to: Schatzberg begins final year at CCCC; Dems seeking Commission debate; Barter your way to Cape Cod
At 62, Schatzberg doesn't look her age. She has survived a long time in a tough job.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Tonight's Palin Speech
In response to: Tonight's Palin Speech
Democrats would do well not to belittle this choice. All the symbols are in place and people like that.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Speaking Squirrel
In response to: Speaking Squirrel
I have an idiot squirrel on my lawn who thinks he can walk vertically up a window even when the screen is removed. He does this because he lusts for the food in my bird feeder which is fastened to the upper part of the window. He stupidly won't give up no matter how much I shout at him or make sudden move around him. I hate the little bastard.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: President Palin
In response to: President Palin
The experiene thing is off the table now. Instead we have a lady Jesse Helms with about as much experience as a Dennis selectman. Of course Rush calls her a "babe."
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In response to: Defamation suit filed against CC Today blogger, commenter
In response to: Defamation suit filed against CC Today blogger, commenter
We need to remember that any idiot can file a lawsuit. It is the successful ones which are important.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Biden My Time During the Convention
In response to: Biden My Time During the Convention
I wonder if McCain is morphing into the excessively adaptable Mittster? I wonder how McCain will handle the chickenhawk side of Romney and his boys?
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In response to: Smoke, Smoke, Smoke That Cigarette!
In response to: Smoke, Smoke, Smoke That Cigarette!
Right on, Roger, this is insane. It's what happens when we allow our liberties to be tinkered with. They should hang their heads on this one because reasonable people, not extremists, see it as silly business.
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In response to: Have badge will travel; Accused priest skips town (and country); Catboat builder dies
In response to: Have badge will travel; Accused priest skips town (and country); Catboat builder dies
Badge crap? Silly, immature, childish, men at play, toy time. Harmless if not too expensive.
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In response to: Olympic Moments
In response to: Olympic Moments
I understand the symbol of the 1948 Olympics was a naked athlete.
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In response to: Hungry for Breakfast
In response to: Hungry for Breakfast
Grumpy's in Dennis. A major mob scene Sunbday mornings, but for good cause.
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In response to: Hiding Behind Opinion
In response to: Hiding Behind Opinion
The dumbest thing I ever heard was Joe Lieberman saying McCain put America first and Obama did not....
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In response to: Hiding Behind Opinion
In response to: Hiding Behind Opinion
Was it not part of the NAZI propaganda machine that if you repeat a lie enough times it will be received as the truth?
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In response to: Has DY School Superintendent Carol Woodbury been truthful?
In response to: Has DY School Superintendent Carol Woodbury been truthful?
When I was a kid we walked five miles to and from school.Up hill both ways, and we liked it!
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Let Me Call You SWEET Heart...
In response to: Let Me Call You SWEET Heart...
Generally sugar is something to avoid. It can rot your teeth, increase your weight and set you up for diabetes. It is possible to wean from sugar. I used to drink coffee with sugar and made myself stop even though I found it unpleasant. Today I can't stand coffee with sugar and I know several others who tell the same story.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Is arrogance spelled WCOD?
In response to: Is arrogance spelled WCOD?
Good public service to showcase this apparent insensitivity.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Bidder pays $147K for Cape Cod #1 plate
In response to: Bidder pays $147K for Cape Cod #1 plate
You'd think the bidders would be embarassed. Maybe they are. We aren't allowed to know who they are. I hope the tax holiday helps these people.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Manny Out, Bay In-Consequence?
In response to: Manny Out, Bay In-Consequence?
For those of us who are dummies, it would help if you would explain the Initials down the left side of your matrix above.
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In response to: Do you wish summer was over?
In response to: Do you wish summer was over?
My love/hate relationship with summer visitors is probably normal. I get most exasperated when left turns require a three minute traffic back-up. Also, the restaurant waits can be annoying. All things considered, Like the summer company down here.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: 1912: Cape Cod folks noted for intimacy & hospitality
In response to: 1912: Cape Cod folks noted for intimacy & hospitality
Great piece. Why do they say they come "down" from New York? I recall my mother-in-law telling me that 100 years ago in Vermont you'd buy a farn house and forget to tell the buyer how many acres came with it. The idea of worthless acres down here years ago reminded me.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: The first Mrs. Kennedy goes shopping
In response to: The first Mrs. Kennedy goes shopping
A lovely lady. I know people who have seen her riding the Burger King bus to Boston.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: To recall means more than remembering
In response to: To recall means more than remembering
Being recalled is like being sued. It only counts when it is successful. Any bunch of idiots can recall or sue.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: MA residents closer to a much needed holiday from sales tax
In response to: MA residents closer to a much needed holiday from sales tax
Redjacket: You are correct. Thank you, thank you, O God, thank you thank you, I am so grateful, thank you, thank you, the legislature is great and good, thank you thank you thank you.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: MA residents closer to a much needed holiday from sales tax
In response to: MA residents closer to a much needed holiday from sales tax
I see it as a phony gimmick. People see through this showy and false giving of crumbs.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: COMCAST's blue screen from hell
In response to: COMCAST's blue screen from hell
If they must whack a channel, why not Fox News? I can live without Mother Angelica but the bastards took Mika Breszinski, too.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Globe does Cape Cod; Demetrius does badly; Bathers behaving badly
In response to: Globe does Cape Cod; Demetrius does badly; Bathers behaving badly
While they may deserve a pass, it's the "Do you know who I am?" that should embarass them.
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In response to: Globe does Cape Cod; Demetrius does badly; Bathers behaving badly
In response to: Globe does Cape Cod; Demetrius does badly; Bathers behaving badly
Oops! Spell check, where are you?
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Globe does Cape Cod; Demetrius does badly; Bathers behaving badly
In response to: Globe does Cape Cod; Demetrius does badly; Bathers behaving badly
What egregius dumbness! How stupid must you be not to understand that doing things like "Do you know who I am" is toxic to political careers? So often these guys knock themselves out doing all kinds of good things in our interest and then pull this. Go figure.
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In response to: WANTED: Art, Architecture and Movie Critics
In response to: WANTED: Art, Architecture and Movie Critics
I know you are not looking for one sentence movie reviews, but here is one anyway: The NYT has trashed the new Meryl Streep film "Mamma Mia" as mindless and boring dribble. I figured, kind of like the film "Dream Girls."
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In response to: Census won't count our same-sex marriages; Fish consumption down but New Bedford is still #1
In response to: Census won't count our same-sex marriages; Fish consumption down but New Bedford is still #1
This makes sense. The census exists to project future needs. Unions which are childless do not have much meaning for the crystal balls of the planners. Of course, if this is some moralistic idiocy that is another thing.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Thoughts on Tim and Tony
In response to: Thoughts on Tim and Tony
Ned: You may be on to something. I watched the Fox News luminaries toast Tony and have said, "What's wrong with him?"
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: How "big box" stores are squeezing you
In response to: How "big box" stores are squeezing you
It has been my experience that there are basically two kinds of stores. One kind wants your money and to heck with everything else. The other kind wants you to be a satisfied customer. It doesn’t seem to depend on the size of the store or the nature of the franchise. The only generalization I can make is that the probability of being around in maybe ten years goes much more to the second type than to the first type. There are clues out there as to which type of a store you are dealing with. Sales staff turnover is one thing. If you see a new face every time you visit the store, that is an indicator that people are not a priority there. Staff knowledge of inventory is another. If you run into a clerk who knows less about product than, say, your dog or cat, the chances are it’s a type one store. Sales can sometimes give a clue. Sales which are too good to be true or perhaps carry a lie (going out of business?) almost always belong to a type one store. When you make a move to return something to a type one or type two store you can tell in about five seconds which type store you have.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Wellfleet Selectmen on Notice of Civil Rights Violations
In response to: Wellfleet Selectmen on Notice of Civil Rights Violations
Threatened lawsuits are a dubious kind of news. You could fill several dumpsters full of stories about threatened lawsuits. It's the lawsuits that are successful that are newsworthy. It's the same with alleged open meeting law violations. Everybody has these kind of complaints. Look for the items that go somewhere.
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In response to: Governor Patrick and Education
In response to: Governor Patrick and Education
It might convince us that you know what you are talking about if you gave us some clues on the relative percent of kids taking the SAT's nationally and in particular states. I wonder why colleges are dropping the SAT's as an entrance requirement. Do they know something we don't know?
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In response to: Local legislators sacrifice your health to support their restaurant friends
In response to: Local legislators sacrifice your health to support their restaurant friends
Dr., I hope you continue to add to your medical blog. Scientific facts in the hands of voters will give backbone to our law makers.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Get ready, America, T. Boone Pickens is coming to your living room
In response to: Get ready, America, T. Boone Pickens is coming to your living room
Isn't this the same nut case who offered a million bucks to anyone who could prove that Swift boaters were wrong re Kerry? Many submitted evidence, including Kerry, and this windbag reneged! He may have squandered his credibility.
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In response to: Class Reunion: Sweet Memories
In response to: Class Reunion: Sweet Memories
Yeah, name tags are essential. But, a word to the wise: Have someone at the desk do the printing. If they are not bold and black and highly legible, most of us over 30 can't read them.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Cape Cod Rail Trail shames Sudbury NIMBYs
In response to: Cape Cod Rail Trail shames Sudbury NIMBYs
It has been my experience that sport bicyclists, in their aerodynamic helmets and spandex, are usually members of organized crime and are purveyors of drugs, prostitution and gambling. I understand that some of them like to ride naked.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Stony Brook Road: A Cape Cod classic
In response to: Stony Brook Road: A Cape Cod classic
It's a beautiful place. I like to go to church at Our Lady of the Cape. The drive from 6A to the church is heavenly.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: 1963: First Lady on Cape for the holidays
In response to: 1963: First Lady on Cape for the holidays
In the picture on the right, Jackie appears to be wearing the same outfit as on the fateful Dallas day a year later.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Mihos announces (then unannounces) run against Patrick in 2010
In response to: Mihos announces (then unannounces) run against Patrick in 2010
He can't win. He seems to produce some cute sound bytes now and then, but it's the Ross Perot factor about him that keeps his candidacy non-serious
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Barack Obama, Mystery Man
In response to: Barack Obama, Mystery Man
I read his second book but haven't got to his first one yet. I agree with Robert that he is an excellent writer and seems to have done it himself. His book, like all political memoirs is self serving, but he seems to be a strong thinker. I recall reading that as he went to the podium to give his 2004 convention speech which was so important, his wife said, "Don't screw it up buddy." I am also surprised that he smokes cigarettes big time.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Let's Be Fair About Overrides…
In response to: Let's Be Fair About Overrides…
First of all, it the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District, not the Dennis- Yarmouth Regional High School. Huge difference.
Secondly, the law leads the process to a district meeting so the interests of the district can be addressed beyond the more narrow interests of the individual towns. This is a bedrock fundamental of regional politics.
Secondly, the law leads the process to a district meeting so the interests of the district can be addressed beyond the more narrow interests of the individual towns. This is a bedrock fundamental of regional politics.
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In response to: 1910: Cape Cod's Villages Never More Attractive
In response to: 1910: Cape Cod's Villages Never More Attractive
I love this stuff, keep it up. It's like taking a trip in a time machine.
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In response to: Outdoor Gas Grills: Basics or Frills?
In response to: Outdoor Gas Grills: Basics or Frills?
true, but the upscale ones look better and last longer.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Outdoor Gas Grills: Basics or Frills?
In response to: Outdoor Gas Grills: Basics or Frills?
Good idea about no cover. We were about to spend %50.00 on one. The lava rocks! I forgot to mention that dirty little plastic bag of coal which defeated the whole idea of a gas grill.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: College Education - A Problem
In response to: College Education - A Problem
Depressing little ditty, but there is some hope. For instance almost everyone gets some form of financial aid be it a loan or a merit grant. Although today's kids have a pretty wild time in school, this is nothing new. 100 years ago they were raising hell in college...swallowing goldfish, raccoon coats, etc. As you suggest, state schools are the best deal and of that the community colleges offer the greatest financial saving. Ten years out, no one gives a damn where you went to college.
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In response to: Go Greek for Veep
In response to: Go Greek for Veep
Senator Snowe is a great choice. She has an independent streak like the candidate. Makes them kindred spirits. A Romney choice would inpire me to fight hard against him.
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In response to: Welcome to Paul's world
In response to: Welcome to Paul's world
That blue heron photo is stunning. It grabbed me when it was in a couyple of days ago. I have rarely seen blues and greens look so good together.
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In response to: Buyer Beware: Entering Osterville
In response to: Buyer Beware: Entering Osterville
Try this wesite for the best deal. You give your zip, they give a list.
http://autos.msn.com/everyday/GasStations.aspx?m=1&l=1&zip=02675&x=16&y=8
http://autos.msn.com/everyday/GasStations.aspx?m=1&l=1&zip=02675&x=16&y=8
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In response to: Last Words From A Son: Virginia B. O’Brien Defined Motherhood
In response to: Last Words From A Son: Virginia B. O’Brien Defined Motherhood
A wonderful thing to honor ones's mother in her obituary. This mother of ten has earned a high place in heaven, and we all celebrate her rich life.
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In response to: Score one for the Good Guys
In response to: Score one for the Good Guys
One observation is that this is so uncommon that when it happens the unselfish giver is singled out as some kind of hero- which he is.
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In response to: Should Kids Be Invited to Weddings?
In response to: Should Kids Be Invited to Weddings?
I bet you love to pay school taxes too.
Opinionator [Member]
In response to: Should Kids Be Invited to Weddings?
In response to: Should Kids Be Invited to Weddings?
I don't mean to be mean or snarky, but what kind of a well adjusted person proclaims that they don't like children?
Children are the future for everyone, wqhether we like them or not.
Children are the future for everyone, wqhether we like them or not.
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In response to: Should Kids Be Invited to Weddings?
In response to: Should Kids Be Invited to Weddings?
You are, no doubt, a great person.
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In response to: Roving patrols work, not stationary ones
In response to: Roving patrols work, not stationary ones
Why would the manager of a beverage institute send letters like this all over the country? They are against road blocks? They want the police to work harder to catch people? I don't really get it.
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In response to: Kennedy may have less than a year to live; Wants wife in Senate seat
In response to: Kennedy may have less than a year to live; Wants wife in Senate seat
Sacrebleu: Are you aware that any idiot can write propaganda for Wikipedia?...(not to suggest that EMK had no problems at Harvard.)
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In response to: Kennedy may have less than a year to live; Wants wife in Senate seat
In response to: Kennedy may have less than a year to live; Wants wife in Senate seat
My personal favorites involve fatness, drinking and Chappaquiddick. C'mon guys, crank up your venom glands.
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In response to: Incumbents Out in Falmouth - High School Passes
In response to: Incumbents Out in Falmouth - High School Passes
It's great news to see a town step up and support the schools. We need more towns like Falmouth.
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In response to: Obama vs. McCain, Part One
In response to: Obama vs. McCain, Part One
Interesting piece. Your bias shows but you have done a balanced job. Did Obama really say we can't win in Iraq...or simply that it is time to leave?
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In response to: Kennedy to stay in hospital longer; Tuesday morning update
In response to: Kennedy to stay in hospital longer; Tuesday morning update
Cape Cod Times On-line has a photo of themputting him on on helicopter. NYT has a couple of paragraphs about this in on-line edition.
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In response to: Kennedy to stay in hospital longer; Tuesday morning update
In response to: Kennedy to stay in hospital longer; Tuesday morning update
MSNBC is on this minute by minute.
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In response to: Accused embezzler's mark on Dennis
In response to: Accused embezzler's mark on Dennis
This is good work and not the first time nefarious elements have been connected with elementary school fund raising. I bet that copper plaque you photographed cost $1000.
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In response to: Googleable: A Tale of Two Houses
In response to: Googleable: A Tale of Two Houses
Nice work. I like that you give facts, not opinion. I suppose we don't know too much about this guy because most reporters are not into research. That's kind of scary.
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In response to: Leave it alone, why don'tcha?
In response to: Leave it alone, why don'tcha?
Roger,
You said twice that we settle here because we vacationed here and like it. I settled here because that was where the job was. My five kids settled here because they were born here.
You said twice that we settle here because we vacationed here and like it. I settled here because that was where the job was. My five kids settled here because they were born here.
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In response to: A Nation at Risk: 25 Years Later
In response to: A Nation at Risk: 25 Years Later
Capemom: You are spot on. You don't legislate family, but somewhere in all this there must be less selfishness and more focus on the common good.
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In response to: State GOP to only contest 58 of 200 seats; Chatham house sold for Springfield penalty
In response to: State GOP to only contest 58 of 200 seats; Chatham house sold for Springfield penalty
Romney did a great job bringing us together. He made us all Democrats.
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In response to: A Nation at Risk: 25 Years Later
In response to: A Nation at Risk: 25 Years Later
He was the pioneer, who made it socially acceptable to duck responsibility for education.
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In response to: Son of Yarmouth
In response to: Son of Yarmouth
Which is the more important non-issue in a campaign for selectmen: To be a lifelong resident of Yarmouth or to be
35 years old aspiring to a board of 50+ people?
35 years old aspiring to a board of 50+ people?
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In response to: You know, it really would be easier if they decided it like this...
In response to: You know, it really would be easier if they decided it like this...
Hilarious, loved the ears. Too bad Hillary wasn't in a bikini...would have been a nice touch.
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In response to: The ride is almost over, Hillary
In response to: The ride is almost over, Hillary
I'm still holding out for Hillary. I think she has been abused terribly by the pundits and the media. Perhaps it is misogyny or disgust at Bill's behavior, but the irrational hatred of Hillary Clinton is terrifying. It may drive some Democrats to McCain.
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In response to: Olympics Problems: Where's Mitt Romney?
In response to: Olympics Problems: Where's Mitt Romney?
If his hair was inflammable he could run along smiling as a human torch.
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In response to: Son of Yarmouth
In response to: Son of Yarmouth
Incredibly, the "sleeping" candidate at the Yarmouth Town Meeting abstained on the school override matter because he did not want to influence people. What to hell was he voted in if not to influence things? I guess he likes "yes and no" answers on a lot of other things. I don't know the other two, but my sense is that Tracy Post will do her homework well and is not afraid of issues.
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In response to: The first print daily newspaper switches to web exclusive
In response to: The first print daily newspaper switches to web exclusive
It would be interesting to have some sense of the cost of on-line advertising compared to print advertising. Of course the issue of circulation and size of readership is critical. This would be a good 800 word blog piece for someone to put together. Most of us have no idea. If you told me that a quarter of a page cost $500.00 and that an ad on the net of equivalent size cost $15.00 I would believe you. Does anyone out there have any comparative numbers?
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In response to: Bitter on Cape Cod
In response to: Bitter on Cape Cod
These obsessive requests for charitable contributions in an out of context place like a checkout line command us all to always politely decline.
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In response to: Cape Playhouse Plans Music, Music, Music for 2008
In response to: Cape Playhouse Plans Music, Music, Music for 2008
The history of this playhouse, like Cape League baseball, and seafood give this area a certain “je ne sais quois” which makes it fun to live down here all summer.
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In response to: Cape wants $1/4M of "Pork"; Fonzie To Conduct Hyannis Pops By Sea Concert
In response to: Cape wants $1/4M of "Pork"; Fonzie To Conduct Hyannis Pops By Sea Concert
Will Potsie sing and Ralph play the guitar?
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In response to: Why we grieve at funerals
In response to: Why we grieve at funerals
I think we grieve for our departed friends because we miss them and know we are better because they were in our lives. Sometimes we feel bad because we have not shared more of ourselves with them.
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In response to: Mosquito Season is Here
In response to: Mosquito Season is Here
Peter: I, a blogger like you, am constantly on the prowl for interesting topics. This subject looks like you have hit a home run.
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In response to: Mosquito Season is Here
In response to: Mosquito Season is Here
Is there a mosquito chip you can install in the larynx of a teenager so that they cannot be heard when they talk or laugh or shout at old people? Even if it screens out meaningless babble, what a boon to people like substitute teachers!
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In response to: The Beautiful Blogettes of capecodtoday.com
In response to: The Beautiful Blogettes of capecodtoday.com
Hey Walter! Let's have a beauty contest and identify Miss Versatility, Miss Congeneality, etc. Let's have a talent component and put them all through interviews! Leave me out of it because in my heart I know I am hotter than all of them, exceeded only perhaps by the handsome Peter Kenney.
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In response to: Now even the Pope is against Kennedy and Kerry
In response to: Now even the Pope is against Kennedy and Kerry
Yeah, a real great idea. DXeny the sacraments to politicians you feel are sinners. What a revolutionary take on Christian forgiveness and redemption!
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In response to: Self interest at its worst
In response to: Self interest at its worst
I was at that meeting and know the faces of most of the school employees. The crowd was mostly young parents in my judgement. It was great to see them showing up, but they shouldn't have left. School employees, some of them anyway, know how bad this looks and probably would not have voted and then left. Some may argue that school people packed the hall. An alternative theory is that young parents, who care deeply about the schools being taken apart, finally are showing up. Of course the real test will be May 6 at the election.
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In response to: Arrest in BHS bomb threat; Another Rt 28/Lumbert Mill crash; Yarmouth OUIs
In response to: Arrest in BHS bomb threat; Another Rt 28/Lumbert Mill crash; Yarmouth OUIs
Consistently excellent photography always accompanies this blog. The pictures seem to capture the drama of what is going on, plus the art makes good use of color...i.e. yellow fire fighter togs photograph well. Keep up the great work.
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In response to: Today in Cape history: Storm drives Eldia ashore
In response to: Today in Cape history: Storm drives Eldia ashore
I remember the day like it was yesterday. And driving the kids down there to look at it. I framed a picture of the Eldia and it hung in my office for years. Great memory.
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In response to: Smarty Pants
In response to: Smarty Pants
Were you class clown? I was, and all five of my kids were voted that also.
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In response to: Where the Locals Meet, Greet and Eat!
In response to: Where the Locals Meet, Greet and Eat!
If he were interred on the premises perhaps his arm would be sticking up in some kind of gesture.
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In response to: Are Americans Arming Themselves?
In response to: Are Americans Arming Themselves?
Other nations do just fine without the right to bear arms. Most of them have a lower murder and accident rate than we do. Does that prove anything?
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In response to: Truth, Defense Spending and Politics
In response to: Truth, Defense Spending and Politics
I'd like to see a piece which argues that the spending habits of a Republican Congress and Administration and the Bush tax cuts for the rich have not contributed to the deficit. From what I see, Republican are pretty busy congratulating themselves for the tax cuts for the rich. Hasn't helped the economy much, as far as I can see.
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In response to: Gone and Obviously "Forgotten"
In response to: Gone and Obviously "Forgotten"
Interesting topic. I would hope school children might take field trips to local cemetaries. There are many lessons in history, civics, even math to be learned there. Art classes could do rubbings. This might help in a tiny way to build a sense of reverence. I have read that when you walk the fields of Gettysburg you feel as if you are in a cathedral. Do local historical societies get involved in cemetary preservation? They should.
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In response to: County Art Caper - "It's a witch hunt" she mumbled
In response to: County Art Caper - "It's a witch hunt" she mumbled
To Jack: You seem to have opened a Pandora's box. PR has the right to be an investigator of stolen art, but the axe he no doubt has to grind cannot help but compromise his credibility, no matter how many defenders of him or of ML come forward.
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In response to: County Art Caper - "It's a witch hunt" she mumbled
In response to: County Art Caper - "It's a witch hunt" she mumbled
I vaguely remember the CCT writing the name Peter Robbins in that mess years ago. Uh oh...do we have an axe being grinded here?
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In response to: Your art is gone
In response to: Your art is gone
Art theft seems like a particularly heinous crime because it strikes at the higher order end of things in our cultural heritage. Stealing money or cheating at bid rigging is a terrible thing. Stealing art is even worse because our souls are tied into our tradition of artifacts.
I would think that Mary LeClair, a shrewd, experienced politician who has always exuded integrity, might be resourceful enough to get to the bottom of these art thefts. If she is protecting people, perhaps she will come around to an awareness of what is the greater good. Even if it is discovered that some idiot took these to the dump, at least there will be some type of closure on this.
I would think that Mary LeClair, a shrewd, experienced politician who has always exuded integrity, might be resourceful enough to get to the bottom of these art thefts. If she is protecting people, perhaps she will come around to an awareness of what is the greater good. Even if it is discovered that some idiot took these to the dump, at least there will be some type of closure on this.
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In response to: Lipitor Doctor
In response to: Lipitor Doctor
There is a follow-up op-ed essay about this in today's New York Times. You can get it at http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/04/health/views/04essa.html?th&emc=th
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In response to: You Rascally, Vibrating Rabbit!
In response to: You Rascally, Vibrating Rabbit!
Whatever it was that made that teacher not cranky at MCAS time should be bottled and sent to the big shots on the state board of education. They are always talking about stiffer standards and this should help.
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In response to: You Rascally, Vibrating Rabbit!
In response to: You Rascally, Vibrating Rabbit!
Favorite bumper sticker: "Lord, protect me from your followers."
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In response to: Coulrophobia
In response to: Coulrophobia
I can't take any credit for those great pictures. It's Walter and/or his staff who come up with this stuff. They really know how to enhance a blog.
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In response to: Time to Regionalize?
In response to: Time to Regionalize?
I bet you will find that there is already much cooperation going on regarding mutual aid and collaborative purchasing. The idea of getting together for the sake of economies is so easy and important that it is going on informally all over the place. Of course it needs to happen much more, but it is happening.
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In response to: County list confirms paintings ARE missing!
In response to: County list confirms paintings ARE missing!
With no one knowing the artists, there probably is a real question if this is an inventory of any meaning. Before it's too late, I hope pictures are being taken now of what is around. Aren't there local art associations which care about this? I have seen no evidence that there are agencies which think these treasures are important.
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In response to: What Do the Gardner Museum Heist & The Barnstable County Art Have In Common?
In response to: What Do the Gardner Museum Heist & The Barnstable County Art Have In Common?
I would hope by now, after at leas three blogs from this humble on-line publication, they might have gotten off their bureaucratic posteriors and responded to your request. Does the D. A. have a role in this? Does a search of past minutes (if they even bother to keep them) reveal anything? This suggests to me that they are probably flaunting the open meeting law as well as abusing their responsibilities as custodians of public property. Someone should always be watching when they meet.
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In response to: Bomb threats close Mashpee High - An Overreaction?
In response to: Bomb threats close Mashpee High - An Overreaction?
Idiots should not be able to evacuate a high school. Somebody with guts should answer phoned in mischief and then forget to tell anyone.
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In response to: Hyannis crash; Electrical problem sparks fires in West Barnstable; Bomb threat at Mashpee High School; Yarmouth drug busts; Escapee sentenced
In response to: Hyannis crash; Electrical problem sparks fires in West Barnstable; Bomb threat at Mashpee High School; Yarmouth drug busts; Escapee sentenced
There has got to be a better way. Any idiot who writes on a mirror or makes an insane call can shut down an entire school? People need more guts. They need the courage to stand up to overly solicitous parents who will be cross if the schools don't close. In the 70's I was a student at B.U. They would get called in bomb threats almost daily and the management just decided to keep school going.
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In response to: Rembrandts They Are Not, Part II
In response to: Rembrandts They Are Not, Part II
Keep up the great work, viva the free press! (even blogs) Wouldn't it be great if anyone could afford a prinate eye to check of this suspicious business!
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In response to: A Man for his Times and Ours
In response to: A Man for his Times and Ours
Interesting anatomically sounding last name, like on a horse. Any chance of him being nominated for a Nobel?
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In response to: Rembrandts They Are Not
In response to: Rembrandts They Are Not
It seems to me that this article is really on to something. It’s a great blog project to seek reform of this corrfuption. There are art collections all over the place in public buildings. They are in town halls, schools, libraries, county buildings, hospitals and probably even fire houses. Who is in charge of inventorying and assessing these treasures?
Does anything exist to prevent, say, a retiring employee from taking one home? Or some employees giving away art to beloved employees? Is it going to be necessary to make laws to protect these pieces of public property?
I can’t believe that Peter does not get the inventory he is promised. I do know that there are many public officials who sincerely believe this is not the business of anyone but them. There is an appalling lack of understanding of the open meeting law and what it means to be custodians of public property.
Does anything exist to prevent, say, a retiring employee from taking one home? Or some employees giving away art to beloved employees? Is it going to be necessary to make laws to protect these pieces of public property?
I can’t believe that Peter does not get the inventory he is promised. I do know that there are many public officials who sincerely believe this is not the business of anyone but them. There is an appalling lack of understanding of the open meeting law and what it means to be custodians of public property.
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In response to: Potential Monumental Voter Fraud
In response to: Potential Monumental Voter Fraud
They used to say there were 11 million illegals. Then you heard 12 million more than 11. That was a year or so ago. Now the people who are the most upset with this say 20 million. Anyone really know? (Or care?)
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In response to: Vista Stinks!
In response to: Vista Stinks!
Does Vista have any remedy for toast crumbs and coffee dripping in the keyboard?
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In response to: Gays & Lesbians were already celebrating when Romney quit the race
In response to: Gays & Lesbians were already celebrating when Romney quit the race
Romney’s remarks at the Conservative Political Action Conference was a begrudging concession speech given by a politician who has claimed but not won the crown of conservative spokesman. He didn’t damn McCain with faint praise, he ignored him. At least he avoided copying the mean spirited remarks of Laura Ingraham who engaged in mocking and ridiculing the Republican frontrunner. I know Mitt Romney better than many people. He was my governor for four years and it appears that he has had an extreme makeover. I never ever heard such right wing ranting when he was in office in the Bay State. It is as if his new audience consists of Rush Limbaugh fans.
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In response to: Not Exactly a Recruiting Poster
In response to: Not Exactly a Recruiting Poster
Will Romney be back in four or eight years? How about him running for the senate against Kerry? I think his religion hurt him quite a bit. "Whining" is what Huckabee accused Mitt of doing re. West Virginia.
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In response to: Cranberry bog war to end
In response to: Cranberry bog war to end
The proposal to organically farm the bogs seems sure to pass; I can’t imagine the arguments against it. When I think about the herring and the desire to protect them I get the same emotions as when I fill my bird feeder on the living room window. It’s not the most important thing in the world, but I get a good feeling doing a small thing to take care of God’s creatures.
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In response to: Our future is a race between education and catastrophe.
In response to: Our future is a race between education and catastrophe.
Every politician around wants to beat the kids to death by testing. It is an easy horse to ride. Trouble is, it often misses the point.
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In response to: Our future is a race between education and catastrophe.
In response to: Our future is a race between education and catastrophe.
The dumbing down is centered on the idea to make the measurable important, not the other way around.
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In response to: Ten Reasons NOT to Vote for Mitt Romney
In response to: Ten Reasons NOT to Vote for Mitt Romney
For that matter, how are the Olympics better off? No steroids? Fewer cheating judges?
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In response to: Ted Kennedy To Endorse Barack Obama
In response to: Ted Kennedy To Endorse Barack Obama
I have been waiting for Senator Kennedy’s move. It seems that the appeal of Obama over Clinton is based primarily on the ability of Senator Obama to inspire and capture the imagination of the youth contingent of the Democratic Party. That is an attractive notion, certainly way ahead of hatred and fear of the Clintons which is being fed to us on a daily basis by the cable news punditry. This diet of anti-Clinton venom may start to bore the public; it is a long way to November. If the tables turn and the voters start to exercise greater independence in evaluating the qualifications of Senator Clinton, and if Bill Clinton can figure out a way to tone down his advocacy, anything could happen.
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In response to: Mitt gets my vote on the 5th
In response to: Mitt gets my vote on the 5th
Amen, Katie. To me, he seems like a junior varsity player, a minor league panderer of the first order.
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In response to: Romney lies to AP
In response to: Romney lies to AP
Mitt plays fast and loose with facts, whether it is his dad and Dr. King, his lifelong habits as a hunter, his non-endorsement by the NRA, or Ron Kaufman's role in his campaign. Pat Buchanon says he is playing professional football without the advantage of playing college ball. I am less charitable and think he will say anything if he thinks he can get away with it.
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In response to: Today in Cape history: Cape Cod Coliseum is put up for sale
In response to: Today in Cape history: Cape Cod Coliseum is put up for sale
I find this Cape Cod history blog very interesting and useful toward shaping a fuller perspective of this peninsula. Nice work Jack Coleman.
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In response to: Senator Kerry Endorses Barack Obama for President
In response to: Senator Kerry Endorses Barack Obama for President
The reality is not that endorsements can look good or bad, but that they always are mixed blessing and are good and bad at the same time. Celebrity politicians, all of them, have good and bad baggage. That baggage often travels with the endorsement and makes it always a two edged sword. One problem with the endorsement game is that people keep score and for those who do not wish to go to the circus, this creates pressure to act. And even when action does eventually come, there is another universe which opens up about when it came. Did the endorser hold back too long, and why? Are there regrets from those who jumped in early? Endorsements are truly mixed and one thing which is certain is that endorsements are much less than meet the eye.
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In response to: Clarence Thomas: Black, smart, successful & assaulted
In response to: Clarence Thomas: Black, smart, successful & assaulted
Re: the Anita Hill business, either he or she were lying. I don't think we will ever know who. One of them is a real ringer.
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In response to: Christy supports Thompson, others dump Romney; NY Post on Christa; Broker gets a chuckle
In response to: Christy supports Thompson, others dump Romney; NY Post on Christa; Broker gets a chuckle
You'd think Mihos would get behind someone who has a chance to win. Thompson doesn't have a snowball's chance. Don Quixote lives! (No direct reference to windmills.)
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In response to: What the Heck is a Caucus?
In response to: What the Heck is a Caucus?
I am struck by the fact that the Latin word for "blind" is "caecus." I wonder if this is connected to the word caucus.
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In response to: Sex and Drugs
In response to: Sex and Drugs
Great stories about your kids Rockhopper. I neglected to mention what church can be for many kids...be it pastor grandfathers or asst. pastors/mentors. We need all the help we can get.
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In response to: The Graying Of Cape Cod
In response to: The Graying Of Cape Cod
It seems to me like a real problem here. I see it in church. Everyone is old. There are usually no “kid friendly” options like changing tables, rocking chairs and nursery programs. I also see it in the opportunities for post high school youth. There is nothing here for them. If you have a pretty daughter get her out of here or she’ll end up marrying a landscaper/carpenter who loves his nights out in the bar. Eventually, we’ll all be sick and old, pay almost no taxes, and have no one around to take care of us. We must plan to avoid this now.
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In response to: Romney's a Mormon--So What?
In response to: Romney's a Mormon--So What?
He isn't a pastor or a theologian but I think he calls himself a bishop. Anyway, there are plenty of other reasons to keep his ambitious eye away from the Potomac without using his religion.
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In response to: Pope Wages War on Satan
In response to: Pope Wages War on Satan
The church will only use equal opportunity exorcists and will not discriminate on the basis of creed.
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In response to: The holiday season brings lights to the Hyannis Mets
In response to: The holiday season brings lights to the Hyannis Mets
How much does a project like this cost these days?
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In response to: Pope Wages War on Satan
In response to: Pope Wages War on Satan
This seems like a cheap and easy shot against the church, laughing at it because it is against evil and won't sell its Vatican treasures to solve problems. The limbo ridicule piece is just wrong. It was never church doctrine...and what does it mean for a "concept" to be in practice? Maybe we should stick to horror stories about the teaching nuns and patent leather shoes.Ho hum.
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In response to: Cape book author, cc2day correspondent, knew and wrote about Bhutto
In response to: Cape book author, cc2day correspondent, knew and wrote about Bhutto
Interesting...When they are alive they are "controversial" and there are pros and cons all over the place. When they are matyred, they become damn near perfect.
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In response to: Judging Judy
In response to: Judging Judy
Wolfram, thanks for the suggestion. I do believe you are correct, although black and white news reels about Hitler can wear quite thin. I think I enjoy watching crap and then ridiculing it. I also dislike those “life in prison” shows that MSNBC is so fond of late at night.
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In response to: Judging Judy
In response to: Judging Judy
There’s no doubt boredom is the enemy on some of these. I find myself accepting boredom as a given and then watching television anyway. Kind of sad,but true.
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In response to: On Hubris and Hyperbole
In response to: On Hubris and Hyperbole
Deja vu: "It depends on the meaning of saw."
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In response to: Our one-party state
In response to: Our one-party state
That suggestion of schizophrenia I wouldn't know about, my knowledge is of the blogger,but I don't recall the Porker doing many acerbic things.
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In response to: Our one-party state
In response to: Our one-party state
If, as it appears, some of the Republican ex- movers, shakers and wannabees are bothered because of Peter Porcupine’s attempted anonymity, one wonders how they must regard Mark Twain or any others to whom the idea of a nom de plume appeals. Frankly, I always thought the Porker did good homework, understood and respected history, and provided a fascinating venue. While I’m no kindred spirit, Porcupine was always very proud to be part of the GOP and that seemed uplifting. These latest attacks are no class, and probably people see that.
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In response to: The End of a Movie Going Era
In response to: The End of a Movie Going Era
These theaters are gone with the wind, like the old South. We can never get them back. The challenge is to support and nurture the new cultural phenomena surrounding us and to celebrate here and now. Today's icon's are the things our kids will blog about in 20 years.
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In response to: Dumb As A Post
In response to: Dumb As A Post
Wolfram: Your mention of The Soup reminds me of the motto of a web site named Newshounds which reports on the mischief that can happen at Fox News. They say, "We watch Fox News so you won't have to."
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In response to: Dumb As A Post
In response to: Dumb As A Post
Capemom: Touche, but then Tucker Carlson and Chris Matthews don't strike me as intellectual powerhouses, either.
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In response to: Patriotism-Where Is It?
In response to: Patriotism-Where Is It?
This is an interesting slant ion muklticulturalism from one of our gretest presidents:
'In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed, or birthplace, or origin. But this is predicated upon the person's becoming in every facet an American, and nothing but an American...There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people.'
Theodore Roosevelt 1907
'In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed, or birthplace, or origin. But this is predicated upon the person's becoming in every facet an American, and nothing but an American...There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag... We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people.'
Theodore Roosevelt 1907
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In response to: New movie about a Cape church shut down; Kennedy on Romney's "Faith"; Vineyard passes on Cape candidates
In response to: New movie about a Cape church shut down; Kennedy on Romney's "Faith"; Vineyard passes on Cape candidates
Capemom: Catholics have beliefs which are strange to many non-believers but they are not secretive or hidden; in fact with billions believing there are almost no secrets.
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In response to: New movie about a Cape church shut down; Kennedy on Romney's "Faith"; Vineyard passes on Cape candidates
In response to: New movie about a Cape church shut down; Kennedy on Romney's "Faith"; Vineyard passes on Cape candidates
In spite of incredible fawning and congratulating by MSNBC commentators Joe Scarborough and Chris Matthews, “he hit it out of the park,” the “Faith” speech by Mitt Romney seems to have missed the mark in many ways. First of all, any of the presidential candidates could have given this speech, which essentially affirms one’s belief in God and the Creator’s historical importance to the nation. Secondly, it teaches us virtually nothing about Mormonism, a a strange and secretive denomination Thirdly, it appears to declare war on the separation of church and state, a concept which President Kennedy promoted as a centerpiece of his remarks. I see a lot of self serving hypocrisy in the speech.
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In response to: Taboo
In response to: Taboo
I'm confused. Is it P.C.to dump it all and say Happy Holidays or is it P.C. to asterisk the card a la religious beliefs? I guess I need some help from a bloviator or something.
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In response to: Winning Is Everything!
In response to: Winning Is Everything!
Winning isn't everything; A winning attitude is everything.
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In response to: Cape students in Lions speech competition
In response to: Cape students in Lions speech competition
Solon, I appreciate your decision to cover this sort of thing. We can never get enough thoughtful ideas from youth.
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In response to: Cape Cod Birds (and Squirrels)...Cheep Entertainment
In response to: Cape Cod Birds (and Squirrels)...Cheep Entertainment
Interesting piece. I have a feeder on my living room window and spend hours watching my “babies” come and load up. The annoying squirrels have had their day, too, but thanks to the bird store and certain kinds of seed plus the creative sliding of my storm windows, I can beat them back.
If I want to study my visitors closely, I must move slowly toward the window because I think they see me and are scared off. I have a couple of books but am not good at identifying species. Some are tiny little things, some are big and fat. Some seem to shoot up vertically with no effort at all, and are gone as soon as they get to the feeder. Some seem to be able to zip around sideways.
Somehow, the regular feeding of these lovely creatures seem at least as important as politics in Pakistan or the debates of presidential candidates.
If I want to study my visitors closely, I must move slowly toward the window because I think they see me and are scared off. I have a couple of books but am not good at identifying species. Some are tiny little things, some are big and fat. Some seem to shoot up vertically with no effort at all, and are gone as soon as they get to the feeder. Some seem to be able to zip around sideways.
Somehow, the regular feeding of these lovely creatures seem at least as important as politics in Pakistan or the debates of presidential candidates.
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In response to: What's a SEPAC, and why do I care?
In response to: What's a SEPAC, and why do I care?
The secret of a good SEPAC is both parents and school officials working hard not to make each other defensive. This is very hard to do. First of all, a group of disparate parents brings all sorts of perspectives and motives to the process. A group cannot control all members all the time, but it can work to reveal all the hidden agendas at work and it can promote civility and diplomacy as a number one value. Group members also need to learn about lobbying their friends, neighbors and school committee members. School officials must learn to deal with the needs of families and students. (Often the same, but not always.) School people need to respond clearly and rapidly, without jargon, and they need to understand that there are no secrets in the public education business. Finally, they need to accept that parents are not putting in time as advocates for their children in order to keep taxes down. Parents are looking for direct services for their kids and they understand they are not free.
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In response to: Pleased to meet you, let me introduce myself
In response to: Pleased to meet you, let me introduce myself
Welcome to the blogosphere down here, Peter. I’m sure you will find the water just fine. I am a former public school sped administrator and can relate to the issues before you in advocating for your children. In the old days, when I worked, we used to get thank you notes from sped parents. That’s not the case anymore, but I hope you and your kids get the respect you deserve from special educators and that needed services are not sacrificed on the altar of a low tax ideology.
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In response to: The Ahmadinejad Anagrams
In response to: The Ahmadinejad Anagrams
Hilarious piece. Send it in to the New Yorker. Why doesn't he ever wear a tie? My mother would kill me if I wore a leisure suit and no tie at the UN.
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In response to: Obama in-law coming to Cape
In response to: Obama in-law coming to Cape
I need money and can't donate. I spent my Bush tax cut on a cheap washing machine on the no tax weekend.
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In response to: Obama in-law coming to Cape
In response to: Obama in-law coming to Cape
Yeah, I whip out a $500 check to see Barack's bro.in law. Is this a joke?
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In response to: Levitating with St. Joseph of Cupertino
In response to: Levitating with St. Joseph of Cupertino
My knowledge of St. Joseph of Cupertino is that he is the one to pray to if you want to do well on tests. He allegedly received the gift from God to be asked only the questions he knew on his exams. I owe four college degrees to him.
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In response to: Cotuit crash; YPD seeks masturbator; Police seek man for credit card fraud
In response to: Cotuit crash; YPD seeks masturbator; Police seek man for credit card fraud
The guy probably was blind and didn't get very far.
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In response to: Civility vs. Municipality
In response to: Civility vs. Municipality
Being pissed off helps some people be public speakers. It shouldn’t be that way, but the intellectual flame is so dim in some that they need righteous indignation to become engaged. They should come to grips with the dilemma that making yourself feel good is not the same as solving problems.
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In response to: We Can Do It!
In response to: We Can Do It!
This is very funny and touches a nerve in all of us. Don’t think you are a klutz because you are a young woman. As an old man, I’d get in the same trouble. Partially because I have some paralysis problems in a hand, but mostly because it will never sink into my thick head that you must have the right tools to do an adequate job. Years ago when I’d tackle a project, I might have made twenty trips to the Tru-Value store and might have spent ten times more than I expected. I knew those guys better than my wife and kids. You seem to have arrived at the importance of tools, so good luck as you start over. This proves to me that just because you are a hell of a good writer does not mean that you are a hell of a good carpenter.
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In response to: MA Senate President Therese Murray Endorses Hillary
In response to: MA Senate President Therese Murray Endorses Hillary
In the sense that Tom Wolfe used it when writing about astronauts.
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In response to: MA Senate President Therese Murray Endorses Hillary
In response to: MA Senate President Therese Murray Endorses Hillary
Both Therese Murray and Hillary Clinton have the right stuff.
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In response to: Media Nation asks, "Who is 'The Great Gadfly'"?
In response to: Media Nation asks, "Who is 'The Great Gadfly'"?
Given the Gadfly's reputation for attracting nasty stories, I would think he might be a magnet for people with rumors and/or axes to grind. This serves him well sometimes.
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In response to: Jumping the Shark
In response to: Jumping the Shark
You ought to see my stuff on "Father Knows Best" and the "Pinky Lee Show!"
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In response to: Mad as Hell at the News
In response to: Mad as Hell at the News
Ray Henle and the Sunoco three star extra! That was the 15 minute news show on the radio that I compelled myself to listen to every night 60 years ago. It's surprising what fear of the bomb and Communism can do to a kid. I'd have to come in from outdoor play to listen to this which was my secret psychosis.
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In response to: First Day of School Jitters
In response to: First Day of School Jitters
That’s a tough one. Maybe something else like bullying or worry about no friends could be working. At some point teacher should be told of these ailments. Don't give up.
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In response to: We Change? They Change?
In response to: We Change? They Change?
I find that there might be greater understanding of the US Constitution if we could carefully distinguish between the notion of "shall make no law" and the "separation of church and state." There is a big difference although some feel we have outlawed religion in the US, the reality is just that the government can't endorse one religion over others. The use of the word "secular" is particularly odious. It is part of Jerry Falwell's legacy and preaches, erroneously, that we can and have kicked out God from our affairs.
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In response to: We Change? They Change?
In response to: We Change? They Change?
I find that there might be greater understanding of the US Constitution if we could carefully distinguish between the notion of "shall make no law" and the "separation of church and state." There is a big difference although some feel we have outlawed religion in the US, the reality is just that the government can't endorse one religion over others. The use of the word "secular" is particularly odious. It is part of Jerry Falwell's legacy and preaches, erroneously, that we can and have kicked out God from our affairs.
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In response to: Gryboski wants to practice medicine again; Monument turns 100; Anniversary of the Ernestina
In response to: Gryboski wants to practice medicine again; Monument turns 100; Anniversary of the Ernestina
It's good news that she will return. The sooner the better.
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In response to: Public Access Television
In response to: Public Access Television
Public access has incredibly narrow constituents: It might be middle aged ballet dancers, religious zealots, local history buffs, self-serving politicians, extremist political rants, school board meetings, etc. etc. I wonder….does anyone watch this stuff for more than five minutes? Maybe not.
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In response to: ATF Head Sullivan Reacts to O’Keefe Controversy
In response to: ATF Head Sullivan Reacts to O’Keefe Controversy
You know that all night talk show on WXTK called "Coast to Coast" when people call up who have seen aliens or Sasquatch? That may be where this thread belongs.
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In response to: Priorities Askew
In response to: Priorities Askew
Your anger would be better understood if you could be a little more specific beyond your reference to Bulger’s ridiculously large pension. I am a retired public employee living on a pension and having some of my health insurance paid for by the state.
I am not bleeding the system, but to read your sweeping generalization, you might believe I am. I once knew a local finance committee member who was astounded, startled, and angry that public employees in our town had a better health insurance cost split than he or most of his friends had. Unless you can get specific, you sound like him.
Pensioneers who have given their working lives to public service should not be expected to balance the budget so other can live in two million dollar homes and drive $60,000 vehicles.
I am not bleeding the system, but to read your sweeping generalization, you might believe I am. I once knew a local finance committee member who was astounded, startled, and angry that public employees in our town had a better health insurance cost split than he or most of his friends had. Unless you can get specific, you sound like him.
Pensioneers who have given their working lives to public service should not be expected to balance the budget so other can live in two million dollar homes and drive $60,000 vehicles.
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In response to: Beware the Greenhead fly
In response to: Beware the Greenhead fly
Interesting piece. You speak with such authority about the comings and goings of these annoying critters that I accept this info. When looking for a home to buy 25 years ago I ruled out entire neighborhoods because of these pesky blood suckers. If I knew they only stayed a month I might have re-considered. What is the truncated peninsula to the north? If you mean Cape Ann, I lived there and never ran into a greenhead. I used to love that powerful naval weapon known as Tanker A.
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In response to: De Senectute (Apologies to Cicero)
In response to: De Senectute (Apologies to Cicero)
It's better than the alternative, though.
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In response to: The Annual Cape Cod Summer Gas Scam in Full Force
In response to: The Annual Cape Cod Summer Gas Scam in Full Force
There is a web site that let's you type in your zip code and they will list avg. prices at nearby stations. he site is: http://autos.msn.com/everyday/GasStations.aspx?m=1&l=1&zip=02675&x=16&y=8
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In response to: Veteran Benefits
In response to: Veteran Benefits
It is curious that patriotic Americans seem to extol the virtues of military service but not many see it as a good life for them or for their kids. I suppose there's no money in it. An E-1 probably earns well below the poverty level. When I was in I got 79.00 a month as a private and spent it all on cigarettes!
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In response to: Fasting for Pluto
In response to: Fasting for Pluto
I am intrigued with the thought of Neptune fathering the satellites of dwarf planet Pluto. Do you think there is a market for celestial pornography? How about illegal and undocumented astronomy? Is Pluto now illegal? Must we build a border fence to keep her away from the pleasures of astronomers peeking at her? Is she enjoying the fruits of our attention without being made to pay the price of admission to the galaxy? Perhaps we have too many unwed planets siphoning off the wealth which we have worked so had to earn.
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In response to: Junk democracy in action
In response to: Junk democracy in action
It seems so crazy that they did not have a special election. I see no problem not admitting kids, I never saw a town meeting where kids were welcome unless it was grade 5 civics students observing from the balcony. The sun stroke factor re. old people alone is a reason to stay indoors. Why didn’t they have five or six gyms or civic halls used simultaneously? One thing seems clear, the almost two to one vote would not have been reversed if they could have avoided screwing things up.
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In response to: Parents on Trial?
In response to: Parents on Trial?
This piece screams the question:” What happened to get us to this point?”
I don’t think it’s liberals or conservatives. The usual suspects of church, unions, judges, schools, and parents are in the picture. Some of this is perception only because I have read that in the days of Socrates and Plato people were tearing their hair out about the indiscretions of youth. If we have been on a downward slope since then, we would be in a much lower place than we are today. The place is different than ever before, not necessarily worse. Robert, you did a nice job listing all the factors that make us different from 50 years ago. For me, it argues the case for more money for school budgets, drop out prevention programs, drug counselors, and alternative education. It wouldn’t hurt if we could figure out a way to light a fire under the clergy. One last point, divorce does inestimable damage to youth. Commitment can be thrown away too easily.
I don’t think it’s liberals or conservatives. The usual suspects of church, unions, judges, schools, and parents are in the picture. Some of this is perception only because I have read that in the days of Socrates and Plato people were tearing their hair out about the indiscretions of youth. If we have been on a downward slope since then, we would be in a much lower place than we are today. The place is different than ever before, not necessarily worse. Robert, you did a nice job listing all the factors that make us different from 50 years ago. For me, it argues the case for more money for school budgets, drop out prevention programs, drug counselors, and alternative education. It wouldn’t hurt if we could figure out a way to light a fire under the clergy. One last point, divorce does inestimable damage to youth. Commitment can be thrown away too easily.
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In response to: CARMEN'S BACK IN TOWN!
In response to: CARMEN'S BACK IN TOWN!
Where and when are the performances and how much are the admission fees? Also, is your name "Sea Sreet" or "South Street" as indicated on the home page teaser line?
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In response to: Ben Stein
In response to: Ben Stein
Stein's detractors would refer to him as a "game show host."
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In response to: Ben Stein
In response to: Ben Stein
Stein is also a decent actor and outspoken conservative columnist.
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In response to: Daily Show to tackle Cape Wind, make fun of Alliance
In response to: Daily Show to tackle Cape Wind, make fun of Alliance
Wasn't Cronkite a former opponent and now a supporter? This whole thing is a banquet for sociologists!
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In response to: If they stopped attacking the messenger they might have have to discuss the "issue"
In response to: If they stopped attacking the messenger they might have have to discuss the "issue"
Yeah, I know, I tried it too. Thanks for getting back.
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In response to: If they stopped attacking the messenger they might have have to discuss the "issue"
In response to: If they stopped attacking the messenger they might have have to discuss the "issue"
It would be helpful if someone could link me up to a copy of Harold's review.
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In response to: Voting Soviet-style in Massachusetts
In response to: Voting Soviet-style in Massachusetts
This is an interesting proposal, but it does invite the voter to cop out in the ballot box and just thumb his nose at the whole thing. Is this pandering to the dark side of the voter?
Solon, I would write you in on a presidential ballot, but I am holding that open for myself. Face it, you have the right stuff, but it is gubernatorial, not presidential.
Solon, I would write you in on a presidential ballot, but I am holding that open for myself. Face it, you have the right stuff, but it is gubernatorial, not presidential.
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In response to: Eric Jay Dolin appearing at Cape Cod Maritime Museum
In response to: Eric Jay Dolin appearing at Cape Cod Maritime Museum
Some incredible insights are available to all of us when we ponder the importance of whaling in earlier centuries. Fossil fuels weren't around much so whale oil was everthing...for heat, light, machinery. New Bedford must have been the capital of the universe!
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In response to: Call the Police !
In response to: Call the Police !
It's the subject of future blogs and it has nothing to do with anti-Catholic venom, which should be abhorred by everyone, but I think the Church has some real issues out there with insisting on celibacy for priests and a male-only priesthood. It probably won't change in the forseeable future, but it will never change if serious and positive Catholics think it is defecttive or immoral to complain about this.
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In response to: Call the Police !
In response to: Call the Police !
It is sad, but money talks. A cynical side of me has gotta wonder if these settlements are a cash cow for some. I think not, but the thought pops up.
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In response to: Call the Police !
In response to: Call the Police !
No guarantees, Susan, but if this is human nature marching along it is pretty disgusting.
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In response to: Women v. Rhetoric
In response to: Women v. Rhetoric
What's this "decides to have an abortion for whatever reason?"...maybe decision time has passed by then.
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In response to: Women v. Rhetoric
In response to: Women v. Rhetoric
I must respectfully suggest that I sense a hatred of men in this piece which, I guess, is supposed to be about women, women, women. It’s not about women. It’s about life and the inflammatory rhetoric here is just as confusing as that of the pro-life crowd when they call pro-choice people murderers and toss around color photos of killed fetuses. If I could think of the opposite of misogyny, I would use it. Katy, let the record read that some of us distinguish in a major way between the innocent unborn fetus and the mother carrying it around. Some of us see partial birth abortions and all other abortions as totally evil, no matter what.
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In response to: Is Patrick causing marriage mischief?
In response to: Is Patrick causing marriage mischief?
Half the marriages in this country have failed, at great cost to familes, particularly children.
Some bedrock institution.
Some bedrock institution.
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In response to: Happy Herbert Hoover Day!
In response to: Happy Herbert Hoover Day!
Were you aware that today is the birthday of Cheech Marin? I am ready to celebrate.
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In response to: Both party's debates are boring us to death
In response to: Both party's debates are boring us to death
I couldn't agree more. Both parties give stultifying performances. There are too many candidates. The winnowing should start and the debate arrangers should lighten up.
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In response to: Man arrested for animal cruelty; 2 arrested on warrants after beach disturbance
In response to: Man arrested for animal cruelty; 2 arrested on warrants after beach disturbance
Do they know Nick Nolte? Or Mel?
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In response to: Christmas Tree Shops HQ leaves town
In response to: Christmas Tree Shops HQ leaves town
I suppose that when they sold, it was understood that they had to give up control. I don't read her making promises to stay local, yet she should leave the word "same" alone unless she means it.
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In response to: No job losses? Try Again, Pinocchio
In response to: No job losses? Try Again, Pinocchio
Blogfather...
I did read your piece but you provided no response place.
I did read your piece but you provided no response place.
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In response to: No job losses? Try Again, Pinocchio
In response to: No job losses? Try Again, Pinocchio
I get the feeling that there is a double standard at work. On one hand we extol the virtues of free enterprise and canonize people like Milton Friedman. Then, when entrepreneurs make it big and walk away with millions we criticize the process as if the business owes us jobs. We seem to want it both ways. I suppose that is O.K., to want it all, but that is not realistic most of the time. I come down on the side of a social conscience for all businesses but I’d like to think I have it dusted off all the time, not just when my narrow self-interest is threatened.
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In response to: Cape Cod Band Concerts
In response to: Cape Cod Band Concerts
That is the conventional wisdom. With a little effort we can keep them away from most things. Weddings for instance. I've never understood why people would plan a wedding reception and not invite children, who will remember these soirees forever.
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In response to: Fire damages Falmouth Ballymeade home
In response to: Fire damages Falmouth Ballymeade home
Amen. And those photographs do a great deal.
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In response to: Al Gore and Global Warming
In response to: Al Gore and Global Warming
Robert:
You frame the question well. Shall we gamble and save money or gamble and squander money? The stakes are more that trillions of dollars. They could also involve the future of civilization. The experts you name are the known contrarians about this. If you Google them you can see some evidence of what their unusual views have gotten them.
You frame the question well. Shall we gamble and save money or gamble and squander money? The stakes are more that trillions of dollars. They could also involve the future of civilization. The experts you name are the known contrarians about this. If you Google them you can see some evidence of what their unusual views have gotten them.
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In response to: Why Chatham should fill in the new breakthrough
In response to: Why Chatham should fill in the new breakthrough
It's not about class warfare..eh?
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In response to: Why Chatham should fill in the new breakthrough
In response to: Why Chatham should fill in the new breakthrough
Forgive the nod to class warfare, but I just can't get all worked up about millionaires worried about some of their gold sliding into the ocean, while many of us struggle to make our monthly mortgage payments.
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In response to: Two arrested for OUI overnight; Man pulled from Bass River; Tense standoff comes to peaceful end; 11 treated after Eastham crash
In response to: Two arrested for OUI overnight; Man pulled from Bass River; Tense standoff comes to peaceful end; 11 treated after Eastham crash
Very good photography.
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In response to: The far enemy draws near
In response to: The far enemy draws near
This is not exactly a welcoming letter to the Osterville Moslems. It seems to want to bring fear and mistrust of Islam to the peninsula. I suppose vigilance is always a virtue, but the American way is to attempt to respect all religions equally. The idea of making no law to respect one religion over another includes the non-promotion of religious fear and hatred.
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In response to: State Rep. tells Howie Carr: "You're a Lying Rat!"
In response to: State Rep. tells Howie Carr: "You're a Lying Rat!"
This should not surprise anyone. Howie is one of the most corrosive presences on the talk radio insanity tour. It is more sad that he has a following than that he is so outrageous himself. Do you think he will go to hell?
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In response to: Steal This Blog
In response to: Steal This Blog
I find that radical change towards self actualization can come to anyone at anytime in their life. For medicare eligible men like me I have additional nostrums:
1. Wear sandals with socks underneath them.
2. Wear suspenders whenever possible, particularly if you have some kind of a hernia which misshapes your body and perhaps a matching belt.
3. Avoid baseball caps at all costs. Try to get one of those work caps that Welsh miners wear. If you can’t find one, go for a wide brimmed straw hat with a colorful band that will make you look like Jimmy Buffet. Try to carry a cold beer when dressed like this.
1. Wear sandals with socks underneath them.
2. Wear suspenders whenever possible, particularly if you have some kind of a hernia which misshapes your body and perhaps a matching belt.
3. Avoid baseball caps at all costs. Try to get one of those work caps that Welsh miners wear. If you can’t find one, go for a wide brimmed straw hat with a colorful band that will make you look like Jimmy Buffet. Try to carry a cold beer when dressed like this.
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In response to: News briefs: car crashes into Dennis motel; West Barnstable, Hyannis crashes
In response to: News briefs: car crashes into Dennis motel; West Barnstable, Hyannis crashes
Real nice pictures with these stories: color, composition, they tell a story as well.
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In response to: Ray Romano at the Pops; Yarmouth yes to fluoride; Eagle Scouts on the go
In response to: Ray Romano at the Pops; Yarmouth yes to fluoride; Eagle Scouts on the go
This flouride business is not about chemistry or science. It is about people who do not like the idea of the government taking care of them. They probably also oppose mandatory seatbelts and global warming. I hope they are not in the true majority.
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In response to: The end of Cape Cod
In response to: The end of Cape Cod
What's a nice cod like you doing on a cape like this?
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In response to: Gay Marriage safeguarded in Bay State
In response to: Gay Marriage safeguarded in Bay State
At the rish of infuriating opponents of gay marriage, yesterday's vote was a vote against hatred and prejudice.
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In response to: Projecting the real you through bumper stickers
In response to: Projecting the real you through bumper stickers
Two Favorites:
Nuke the Whales
Lord Protect Me From Your Followers
Nuke the Whales
Lord Protect Me From Your Followers
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In response to: Middleborough asks Wamps for a "Rain Date"
In response to: Middleborough asks Wamps for a "Rain Date"
Is "Wamps" an acceptable name for the tribe?
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In response to: How the rich get richer (and the poor taxpayers get poorer)
In response to: How the rich get richer (and the poor taxpayers get poorer)
Rich folks must learn that you can't buy Mother Nature.
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In response to: The "Gateway" to Cape Cod
In response to: The "Gateway" to Cape Cod
These aerial pictures are a real pleasure. Thanks for showing them. I've just discovered Google earth, which is another interesting treat.
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In response to: Fear of the Weather
In response to: Fear of the Weather
I used to be in charge of calling off school when it snowed. Contrary to what most people think, this is a political decision, not a safety one. You realize there are better reasons to be famous than to be known as the only guy who has school when it snows. We could have one or two flakes wafting down in mid-afternoon and people would be packing up for several days off. The hysteria was so bad, thanks to the Boston media, that I started to deny that I was charged with calling off school. I would say that my dog did it. I got up at 5:00 AM, opened the door to let out the dog, if she wouldn’t go there was no school.
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In response to: Mall Watching
In response to: Mall Watching
There is a sign on Willow St. in Yarmouth, at exit 7 to the Mid-Cape which says that both Boston and Providence are 77 miles from that point.
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In response to: Mall Watching
In response to: Mall Watching
Hoods in the woods? Is that like Thriller in Manila?
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In response to: Missing: Blogger
In response to: Missing: Blogger
I am one of those two fingers typing demons, and both fingers are on my right hand! I can type as fast as I can talk, thanks to a lie I told in the Army to get a job as a clerk typist.
Writer's block can be like sexual appetite. When you try the least you get it the most. I am convinced there are an infinite number of topics to blog about. It's often about intellectual metabolism, timing, and luck.
Writer's block can be like sexual appetite. When you try the least you get it the most. I am convinced there are an infinite number of topics to blog about. It's often about intellectual metabolism, timing, and luck.
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In response to: I Ain't No Holla' Back Girl
In response to: I Ain't No Holla' Back Girl
You gotta realize that this is something guys have to do. They enterain fantasies that when they call, the girl will stop traffic and invite them for God knows what. That is why adolescents walk around with crumbling condoms in their wallets. They think that some day their ships will come in, suddenly and without warning. I guess you might call it the naivete of youth.
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In response to: Pick Up Your Pet's Poo, Please!
In response to: Pick Up Your Pet's Poo, Please!
Besides dog poop, you know what get's me at the beach? Radios that play wacky music or drone on with coverage of a ball game. People should bring ear phones and not treat the rest of us to their blathering noise. I like surf, not eletric guitars.
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In response to: Amnesty: Love It or Hate It
In response to: Amnesty: Love It or Hate It
I lived in Canada for a few years and could see no problem whatsoever with bilingualism except that sometimes signs had to spell things out twice. People would learn the “other” language and that was probably enriching. It is a hard thing to accept, but the US does not have a corner on one particular language. I remember my Irish grandparents coming up with the most colorful Gaelic expressions you can imagine. A nation can be united along many lines. Language is just one of them. You're right Capemom, it's wicked complicated.
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In response to: Jeff Perry- Adding to the Anti-Gay Record
In response to: Jeff Perry- Adding to the Anti-Gay Record
Thanks for the revelation. There are a bunch of stealth homophobes who try to do whatever damage they can, when they can. This certainly doesn't represent my view.
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In response to: Canine Euthanasia
In response to: Canine Euthanasia
Sometimes she is very naughty...but we aren't serious.
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In response to: McCowen lawyer charges trial judge is shirking his duty; Delahunt denies being ‘Kennedy’s man’; Hurricane #1
In response to: McCowen lawyer charges trial judge is shirking his duty; Delahunt denies being ‘Kennedy’s man’; Hurricane #1
The tilting against windmills blurb does not mention that the book was written by Williams/Whitcomb. Not everyone knows this.
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In response to: Raffle Grand Prize, Red Sox Tickets!
In response to: Raffle Grand Prize, Red Sox Tickets!
You might consider adding a line in your blog which tells us readers that raffle tickets cost a buck.
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In response to: Serving Two Masters: A Spirit Divided
In response to: Serving Two Masters: A Spirit Divided
I have my own problems with George W. Bush but I don’t think they are that he is stupid or crazy. This Iranian lady’s opinion of Ahmadinejad, however, sounds like a Wall Street Journal interview I read a few months ago with Reza Pahlevi, the son of the late Shah. He basically said that the Iranian people will eventually put a stop to the madness going on over there.
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In response to: Sandwich Democratic Town Committee Fundraiser Set for June 24th
In response to: Sandwich Democratic Town Committee Fundraiser Set for June 24th
Will these conservations be conservative conversations?
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In response to: Some NH Debate follow ups
In response to: Some NH Debate follow ups
I did not watch the debate, but I am surprised at the variance in speaking times. Don't they allocate the minutes?
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In response to: 4'33" (revisited)
In response to: 4'33" (revisited)
Gloybink,
Wastherd del graffediski gu tib. (tib, tib, tib)
Wastherd del graffediski gu tib. (tib, tib, tib)
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In response to: We Are All Screwed
In response to: We Are All Screwed
Somehow it seemsa like business as usual that a bunch of employers and business owners are whining and screaming about additional financial responsibilities imposed on them by goverment. Would that the world was all a big non-profit Little League that relied on revenue from raffles, bake sales, and pictures. There will always be people getting screwed. Perhaps universal health insurance is an effort to shift the screwing.
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In response to: Parents decry sentence in teen's death
In response to: Parents decry sentence in teen's death
I know that victim impact statements can be therapeutic for some, but they also seem to institutionalize and legitimize hatred and revenge.
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In response to: A Bridge Too Near
In response to: A Bridge Too Near
From what I can observe, there seems to be a lack of big disaster planning down here. Every town has a different civil defense set-up, the bottle neck bridges will be around forever..Are we a Katrina waiting to happen?
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In response to: Pushing Our Children Over The Edge!
In response to: Pushing Our Children Over The Edge!
I hope you realize these are old problems. There is always a kid at a cash register in a store who can’t make change. The issue about facts is known as the “process vs content” debate. Teachers and principals do put the wagons in a circle, as croftB suggests and that is frustrating. Everyone believes they are an expert on school because they have been to school. There is a great deal of misinformation about educational policy. No school committee would adopt a foreign language curriculum which discounts the importance of vocabulary and grammar. I don’t know what “entertained” means. It is a slippery word
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In response to: Pushing Our Children Over The Edge!
In response to: Pushing Our Children Over The Edge!
Of course we need to lighten up. These children are not our personal property…we hold a lease on them, we are stewards charged with rearing them. The recipe we must use is love and respect. Not all that easy all the time, but like it or not, that is the recipe. It helps greatly if we can count ourselves second and the kids first. This is a nice piece, right on the money.
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In response to: Tourism: We Can Do Better
In response to: Tourism: We Can Do Better
Many places have attitude problems. I observe it is connected to the boss, the management not being front and center. In restaurants where the owner is around you don't see as much mischief.
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In response to: How your local daily promotes tourist spending on Cape Cod
In response to: How your local daily promotes tourist spending on Cape Cod
My nemesis: The left turn off 6A.
Pet Peeve: People who choose angle parking onto the cement at the Yarmouth dump when the whole set-up is for parallel parking on the black top. Some day I will bump their whole operation into a dumpster.
Pet Peeve: People who choose angle parking onto the cement at the Yarmouth dump when the whole set-up is for parallel parking on the black top. Some day I will bump their whole operation into a dumpster.
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In response to: Flyover kudos; Something about Martha; Rachel remembered
In response to: Flyover kudos; Something about Martha; Rachel remembered
I am quick to bash politicians when they fumble it. Let this not be the case with the flyover. The pols with the vision to get this thing done deserve a lot of credit.
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In response to: I'm with Bill
In response to: I'm with Bill
Plus he played ball in the Cape League. If he stumbles, I'm with Varitek next.
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In response to: ONE DOWN, FORTY TO GO
In response to: ONE DOWN, FORTY TO GO
Capemom: There are all kinds of executives who are accountable to groups not to individuals. That is the way business is done in a democracy. To we have to have a firing hierarchy of individual ass kickers to have efficiency? I hope not.
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In response to: Mitt, Money and Media
In response to: Mitt, Money and Media
How's this for the dream ticket: Elizabeth Hasselbeck for president, Rosie O'Donnell for vice president?
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In response to: Ant Attack!!
In response to: Ant Attack!!
Are these killer ants or just the kind which like to walk around carrying 1000 times their weight? They love popsicles. Put one down someplace and come back an hour later. It looks like an invasion of the ice cream jimmies.
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In response to: The Lower Cape Little League for 2007
In response to: The Lower Cape Little League for 2007
Hats off to those who believe in a Little League blog. Don't forget to write about schedules and statistics.
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In response to: Mitt, Money and Media
In response to: Mitt, Money and Media
Are the Bush oil connections less troubling?
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In response to: Black Dog Takes to the Mainland
In response to: Black Dog Takes to the Mainland
Like so many things, our thirst for economic success makes us run things into the ground. More is better. If one is good, let's do 20. It's kind of like prime time TV.
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In response to: Breakthrough in newspaper wedding announcements
In response to: Breakthrough in newspaper wedding announcements
Somehow there has to be a way to append this blog to the "Wedding Planner" link.
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In response to: Breakthrough in newspaper wedding announcements
In response to: Breakthrough in newspaper wedding announcements
Actually, when you are older, less attractive but more discriminating, the same thing is happening to your partner so it probably all evens out. High school hornyness is not very often a good basis for a relationship it seems to me.
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In response to: Breakthrough in newspaper wedding announcements
In response to: Breakthrough in newspaper wedding announcements
Capemom, good point. Of course you realize that chastity is a virtue I have acquired in the last few years. Funny how that happens when you get older. What is Mother Nature up to?
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In response to: Breakthrough in newspaper wedding announcements
In response to: Breakthrough in newspaper wedding announcements
Somehow this rubs the wrong way. Can't they keep their hands off each other until the wedding? This is a bruise on the culture. An embarassing thing, and I'm no orthodox nut case either.
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In response to: My Life in Sitcoms
In response to: My Life in Sitcoms
Thanks for the correction, Capemom. I fixed it in the piece. I'll leave Milwaukee to Laverne and Shirley. Weren't Lenny and Squiggy the strangest guys ever?
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In response to: My Life in Sitcoms
In response to: My Life in Sitcoms
I loved Bilko. Remember the look Doberman would give Bilko?
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In response to: My Life in Sitcoms
In response to: My Life in Sitcoms
There has been and is some big time garbage on these sitcoms. However, judging from the sense of humor revealed in your postings, however,you're missing some real great laughs. The problem is you have to waste quite a bit of time to find the real treasures.
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In response to: Dennis override; Yarmouth fluoridation; Jehovah's Witnesses moving to Dennis
In response to: Dennis override; Yarmouth fluoridation; Jehovah's Witnesses moving to Dennis
I am a tooth person and join with other “teeth people” in supporting fluoridation. I don’t know who will go to the deepest places in hell regarding this, the nut cases who rail against this or the politicians who act like they may have a point. As bizarrocod points out, it’s a lot like intelligent design. We will always have members of the flat earth society among us.
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In response to: On Marriage And Divorce: Living For The Moment!
In response to: On Marriage And Divorce: Living For The Moment!
They asked Billy Graham if he ever had thought about getting a divorce. He said, "Divorce? No, Murder? Yes."
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In response to: A couple of Cape political events
In response to: A couple of Cape political events
I guess I understand that someone has to pay for the light lunch, but it is unfortunate that it is necessary to charge for this. I am sure the notables do not have fees and I suspect that you will not be overun with attendees. Someone always has to screw things up by saying, "Let's charge people." Why not pass the hat, instead?
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In response to: For those of you who miss Dan Yonce
In response to: For those of you who miss Dan Yonce
Let's let the rest of us know where the literary salons are around this peninsula.
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In response to: Random Thoughts from a Baseball Neophyte
In response to: Random Thoughts from a Baseball Neophyte
Buzz: I agree absolutely with what you said regarding kids throwing curves. I saw it once or twice but was pleased when my grandson told me that Little League pitchers are not allowed to throw curves, for fear of damaging themselves.
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In response to: Illegal Aliens
In response to: Illegal Aliens
Some people just don’t get worked up at the specter of illegal aliens. We do not see breaking the law by sneaking into the country to be a big deal. Some can remember stories their grandparents told about “Irish need not apply,” I recall in the 50’s the Puerto Ricans were everyone’s whipping boy. I remember as a child memorizing and being inspired by the verse on the base of the Statue of Liberty. No amount of statutes can take away from what many think is very close to the heart of the American democracy. When a law is not or cannot be enforced, there is a likelihood that it is a bad idea to begin with. Like prohibition or gun control. Illegal aliens are underdogs in the fullest sense of the word. Some believe that rooting for the underdog is a great American value.
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In response to: Mercury & Gemini & Apollo
In response to: Mercury & Gemini & Apollo
Correction. It is the 100 most influential in the world.
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In response to: Mercury & Gemini & Apollo
In response to: Mercury & Gemini & Apollo
Time magazine has published its list of the 100 most influential Americans. I wonder if there are any heroes in that bunch?
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In response to: Sixty-five reasons to love Cape Cod
In response to: Sixty-five reasons to love Cape Cod
67.: Taylor-Bray Farm in Yarmouthport to takepre-schoolers to see a few animals.
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In response to: Sixty-five reasons to love Cape Cod
In response to: Sixty-five reasons to love Cape Cod
Nice list. I will save a copy of it for when the summer onslaught of guests start. You should give this to the chambers of commerce.
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In response to: Raise those hotel and meals taxes for the local governments
In response to: Raise those hotel and meals taxes for the local governments
Great maps. One of the reasons we are low is that only about 10% of our residents are school attending children...ergo we get lots less Chapter 70. Some towns have 20% or more of the population in their public schools.
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In response to: The "but" factor
In response to: The "but" factor
I read where Bernstein's new book about Hillary, not out yet but eight years in the making, suggests she spins and lies a lot. Hmm. That's what David Geffen said, too.
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In response to: Early Appraisal-Republican Candidates
In response to: Early Appraisal-Republican Candidates
I think it is a deal breaker that Giuliani and his wife, between them, have six people involved in marriage and divorce. That should disqualify him.
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In response to: Have You Hugged Your Wallet Today?
In response to: Have You Hugged Your Wallet Today?
So it's all a vast left wing liberal bias conspiracy? I disagree.
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In response to: Have You Hugged Your Wallet Today?
In response to: Have You Hugged Your Wallet Today?
In my reading and watching, the only place I see those tax cuts touted as good for the economy is in the Wall Street Journal and on Fox News. That doesn't make them bad, but the silence from the rest of the MSM is kind of instructive. Is there a connection beteween liking Dick Cheney and liking the tax cuts? Correlation is not causation, but you gotta wonder...
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In response to: Have You Hugged Your Wallet Today?
In response to: Have You Hugged Your Wallet Today?
Jack: You better do some more reading on these Bush tax cuts...check out the numbers in the articles although the eyes do glaze over. Check out what Robert Reich has to say about this relief program for the wealthy.
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In response to: Have You Hugged Your Wallet Today?
In response to: Have You Hugged Your Wallet Today?
The Bush tax cuts that everyone loves don't amount to anything unless you are earning $200,000 a year...we mere mortals get nothing.
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In response to: Abortion Thoughts
In response to: Abortion Thoughts
Yes, I am. I guess an abortion is like closing the barn door after the horse has fled. "Naive is he who believes life favors those who aren't naived."
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In response to: Abortion Thoughts
In response to: Abortion Thoughts
Yes, I am. I guess an abortion is like closing the barn door after the horse has fled. "Naive is he who believes life favors those who aren't naived."
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In response to: Abortion Thoughts
In response to: Abortion Thoughts
Capri:
I agree that mothers have the right to choose, but my whole point is that the choice should be made when one has sex, not after conception. Am I naive in this belief?
I agree that mothers have the right to choose, but my whole point is that the choice should be made when one has sex, not after conception. Am I naive in this belief?
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In response to: The Kerrys are hot hot, hot!
In response to: The Kerrys are hot hot, hot!
It's a treat to read something about Senatory Kerry which is positive and not dripping with angry venom about his political positions. Maybe some day we can read the same about even Al Gore! Kerry and his wife are hot in the best sense.
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In response to: O, For a Cot in the Wilderness!
In response to: O, For a Cot in the Wilderness!
The case for getting away from it all and having time to reflect is attractive probably to everyone, but I think I would miss interaction with others because that is a good way to define who we are, to get a grip on ourselves. Of course, if we read or write or watch TV or listen to music when we are on that cot that is interaction.
So the big question is: When people say they want to be a hermit, do they want to get away from it all or do they just want to get away from an obligation they may feel to interact with and to engage the world?
I never read Thoreau but I bet there are some answers in his stuff.
So the big question is: When people say they want to be a hermit, do they want to get away from it all or do they just want to get away from an obligation they may feel to interact with and to engage the world?
I never read Thoreau but I bet there are some answers in his stuff.
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In response to: The Evil Within: The Virginia Tech Killings
In response to: The Evil Within: The Virginia Tech Killings
In my lifetime 6 million Jews were snuffed. Genocide goes on in Darfur today. Some of us are sick about millions of lost fetuses. Evil is alive and well. Anyone who believes dumping guns will not reduce this madness is far away from my idea of clear thinking. Anyone who thinks arming ordinary citizens is an answer has probably not thought about this mess long enough. I am speechless about what talk radio callers are suggesting. We don’t need to be a nation of gunslingers.
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In response to: Movies of My Youth
In response to: Movies of My Youth
In my childhood theater it was the same person who did everything. He also played the organ at church.
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In response to: The Sopranos
In response to: The Sopranos
Capemom: Are you sure it's only 10 bucks? Also how can I avoid watching silly commdercials and having the network feed me my shows at the rate of 52 minutes a week? One more thing, isn't "Six Feet Under" over? And its all on DVD now.
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In response to: The Sopranos
In response to: The Sopranos
I don't see Cheers anymore when I scan the reruns. That and Wings and Taxi was when it started hitting me how important script was in sitcoms and dramas. Before that, with MTM and Archie Bunker and Newhart, et al. I had never really thought about anything but character development.
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In response to: The Sopranos
In response to: The Sopranos
Monpo: My prime time viewing habits seem similar to yours. I discoved "The Sopranos," "Six Feet Under," and "Grey's Anatomy" on rented DVD's, sans commercials. A real treat, believe it or not.
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In response to: Remotely Resembling Relevance
In response to: Remotely Resembling Relevance
Enjoyed reading your story. I’m about 25 years older than you and let me tell you, the quest continues. Good health has a lot to do with things as well as good old family values. The enemy is boredom and the antidote is intellectual discourse, through reading, writing and conversation. Enjoy your pipe smoke, but stay away from lung cancer.
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In response to: Lancaster murder and mitigating factors
In response to: Lancaster murder and mitigating factors
This is a stark, chilling and thoughtful reflection. I see Dr. Gryboski’s face all the time after seeing the news. She looks frightened. I have heard horrid stories about the behavior of the victim, so those WXTK calls don’t carry much weight with me. How many other marriages on the Cape are on the verge of something like this? How many are sticking it out while the kids grow up and one partner runs rough shod over the other?
You gotta believe that booze and drugs are a highly likely ingredient in this kind of madness. Those who work to contain and reduce domestic abuse need much support. Let’s not decide that tax money for this is some kind of goodie two-shoes bleeding heart thing. This is a reality, right in front of us.
You gotta believe that booze and drugs are a highly likely ingredient in this kind of madness. Those who work to contain and reduce domestic abuse need much support. Let’s not decide that tax money for this is some kind of goodie two-shoes bleeding heart thing. This is a reality, right in front of us.
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In response to: Once upon a time at Fenway
In response to: Once upon a time at Fenway
Nice nostalgia here. Those in our generation need to work at integrating today's heroes with yesterday's. Seems like yesterday I listened to the Dodger and Yankees in the World Series. Yea Duke Snyder and Rizzuto! Lest we forget, the parade moves on. Who can forget that Wade Boggs said he did better after sex? And Tiant! I think he was sort of a Dice-K.
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In response to: The Virtues of Government
In response to: The Virtues of Government
There's much brilliance here, these people have a gift for summing up truth. Of course it is an easy horse to ride, to draw on these insights. They are cute and we like cuteness. One wonders about the relation of this to reality.
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In response to: Murder was self-defence claims wife; Person assaulted in Hyannis; Harwich fire; Gas station doused with retardant
In response to: Murder was self-defence claims wife; Person assaulted in Hyannis; Harwich fire; Gas station doused with retardant
Shocking murder. How many other families are sitting on a domestic powderkeg?
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In response to: Idol Musings
In response to: Idol Musings
Capemom: I ran a middle school once where the kids won a dee-jay contest of a personal visit from Leif Garrett. I agree that Sanjaya has plenty of mediocre company. Monpo: The big guy was Idol Reuben Studdard most likely.
Buzz: I'll take the Pickle either way.
Buzz: I'll take the Pickle either way.
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In response to: Good Intentions Gone Awry
In response to: Good Intentions Gone Awry
Actually, I believe the custom is to insert a piece of palm behind the figure of Jesus on a crucifix. Some cultures will braid the dried palm leaves into a tiny cross.
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In response to: Extinction Of The Middle Class
In response to: Extinction Of The Middle Class
These truths you discuss are why I vote Democrat, not Republican. Somehow I think the secrecy about how much people earn feeds into this abyss between haves and have nots. “What do you make?” is not a question you ask in polite society. If we make too little we are embarrassed and want to keep it a secret. If we make too much we are a little ashamed of ourselves. We also like to promote the image that we have material wealth because we earned it, because we are sharp and made some good decisions. There is irony and miscues in all this because most of us don’t mind driving around in $50,000 cars and living in million dollar houses.
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In response to: How about some "Guest Worker" housing in Hyannisport?
In response to: How about some "Guest Worker" housing in Hyannisport?
I,for one, think we should grant amnesty to Pam Breakell for her snarky Kennedy-hating letter. .Save it for talk radio
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In response to: Separate Bedrooms
In response to: Separate Bedrooms
As long as they don't pee in bed, I think it is great to have kids sleeping in the same bed with you. My grandchildren don't warm to my invitations, however.
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In response to: Cape Coffee
In response to: Cape Coffee
For great Viagra, I have found CVS to be in the lead position. Brooks' is a close second, but CVS has more zest.
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In response to: Our lost youth
In response to: Our lost youth
When our kids were teenagers we would wait in bed like nervous wrecks until we heard tires crunching the stones in our driveway. Then we could sleep.
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In response to: Hooking Up
In response to: Hooking Up
CapeMom: I hope you are right and are not kidding yourself. A slightly related issue is the use of vulgar language by women. I know women who talk like G.I.'s and my adsult daughters tell me it's worse than I think.
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In response to: A jarring report on JFK's autopsy
In response to: A jarring report on JFK's autopsy
This certainly is "jarring" to think about the murdered president's body, cold and frail and exposed. When is this book coming out and who will be publishing it?
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In response to: Memo To All Employees
In response to: Memo To All Employees
With all this irreverent memo writing, I will be recommending that you be denied the sacraments; the way some over-zealous bishops want to punish Kerry and Kennedy re abortion.
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In response to: What Does it Mean to be a Democrat?
In response to: What Does it Mean to be a Democrat?
Stead asks a good question. I hope there are answers. Are they so arrogant that they don't want to make it easy for us to know what they are up to?
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In response to: Senator Kennedy comes out swinging at Harvard
In response to: Senator Kennedy comes out swinging at Harvard
This was an interesting report. One can understand why he keeps winning in spite of the anti-Kennedy cynicism down here in the sand box.
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In response to: Is Ann Coulter An Asset to the Republican Party?
In response to: Is Ann Coulter An Asset to the Republican Party?
Ray
Glad you remind us that this has nothing to do with John Edwards, in spite of Aaron's best efforts.
Glad you remind us that this has nothing to do with John Edwards, in spite of Aaron's best efforts.
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In response to: When Jackie put Ted back in his box; Wampanoag open off cape office
In response to: When Jackie put Ted back in his box; Wampanoag open off cape office
Ladybird Johnson? Try Rose Kennedy.
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In response to: Is Ann Coulter An Asset to the Republican Party?
In response to: Is Ann Coulter An Asset to the Republican Party?
She's a cartoon character, a disgrace. I chuckle at partisans who equate her corrosive stuff with that of Al Franken or Michael Moore. She is a bad news person who is a constant reminder of liberal-hating, super-conservative, Republicanism gone wild. Many channel Ann Coulter and perform some kind of masturbation ritual about hating progressive types.
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In response to: Hookers speak to the Cape Cod Young Professionals
In response to: Hookers speak to the Cape Cod Young Professionals
Unfair headline! I had visions of buxom ladies with excessive make-up and fish net stockings, extolling the virtues of a second "night" job or the fun of looking for business on the Airport Rotary. Unfair!
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In response to: Does Anyone Take Oprah Seriously?
In response to: Does Anyone Take Oprah Seriously?
Capemom: My wife won't let me watch WWF or Springer, so I have to watch the actress. Of course anything is probably better than Dr. Phil.
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In response to: Kennedy in Houston
In response to: Kennedy in Houston
In earlier times, people seemed contented to let democracy call the shots and just didn't get all that uptight about trying to shove their religious views down the throats of others. We have lost a lot of that. I hope we get it back.
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In response to: Life From A to Z (and sometimes Y)
In response to: Life From A to Z (and sometimes Y)
Reminds me of the old story that an infinite number of monkeys, with an infinite number of typewreiters, working over an infinite amount of time, could write the entire works of Shakespeare.
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In response to: The Vanishing Cape: A Lecture on Climate Change
In response to: The Vanishing Cape: A Lecture on Climate Change
There is something exraordinarily tacky about selling tickets to this. If you must get money, why not just pass the hat. I suspect not many will show up.
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In response to: Love, actually
In response to: Love, actually
Love Actually made a deep impression on me. Didn't you love the wedding brass plaing "All You Need is Love" and the scene near the end when he prposed to the girl in the restaurant and everyone applauded. Even the relation of the two porn stars was moving, although, because of that my wife dismissed the whole film. That was her loss.
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In response to: And some nuggets from your GOP candidates for president
In response to: And some nuggets from your GOP candidates for president
If the man is a flip flopper on abortion and homosexuality, what does that have to do with ad hominem attacks?
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In response to: Serving up your 2008 appetizers
In response to: Serving up your 2008 appetizers
Bill Richardson played Cape Cod League baseball years ago.
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In response to: Drop-out Rates
In response to: Drop-out Rates
Nauset has always had a lower drop out rate than DY. Seems like it's connected to socio-economics, somehow.
I bet there is a positive correlation between MCAS scores and low drop-out rates.
I bet there is a positive correlation between MCAS scores and low drop-out rates.
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In response to: Drop-out Rates
In response to: Drop-out Rates
It is almost that simple whatthe, but that last gap, thye last synapse, can be a bugger!
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In response to: Drop-out Rates
In response to: Drop-out Rates
CM: As you point out, not so much around here. I believe many drop-out parents are sad and desperate about having little or no control over their kids. There, but for the grace of God...
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In response to: Drop-out Rates
In response to: Drop-out Rates
PP: I am not sure of the exact spin the state puts on it, but I think your family member’s return to school improves the DY drop-out statistic. There is a lot to be said for kids changing their minds. Thanks, Ken Jenks.
I think society needs to work on the messages it sends to kids about education. Perhaps we over-stress the graduation ritual, for instance. Graduating from high school should not be celebrated as the end of anything. It sets up a climate that something has been completed, and we all know that it is a beginning, not an end.
I think society needs to work on the messages it sends to kids about education. Perhaps we over-stress the graduation ritual, for instance. Graduating from high school should not be celebrated as the end of anything. It sets up a climate that something has been completed, and we all know that it is a beginning, not an end.
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In response to: Fr. Robert Drinan: Man Of Conscience In A Time Of Fleeting Principles
In response to: Fr. Robert Drinan: Man Of Conscience In A Time Of Fleeting Principles
Fr. Drinan was a giant, no doubt. What is interesting and sad about his passing is that many Catholic periodicals, particularly the zealously pro-life ones, simply describe him as "the abortion priest." I guess there is some basis for that because he took less then an absolute position on the right of a woman to have access to an abortion. Still he regarded abortion as "virtually infanticide,"
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In response to: Future Shock ... With Pulp
In response to: Future Shock ... With Pulp
Remember those half inch thick issues of Popular Science and Popular Mechanics? People on the cover zapping around the air in futuristic cars...and the Titanium suits! TV commercials try to capture it. Consider the commercial for sun glasses which change their shade when touched by light. We have been reduced to that. Ads for sun glasses!
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In response to: The 40's began my journey in life but it had a sad beginning.
In response to: The 40's began my journey in life but it had a sad beginning.
I remember that day, I was five years old. Everyone on our street was buzzing about it, feeling terrible, some cried. There is a place for dissent and criticism, but there is also a big place for honest respect and devotion to people and ideals. Somehow, we seem to have squandered a lot of that.
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In response to: Local NPR stations win major journalism award, one of only two local stations in US to win this year
In response to: Local NPR stations win major journalism award, one of only two local stations in US to win this year
It's great to get some positive radio publicity down here in the sand box.
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In response to: Trifle with me and you'll get minutia
In response to: Trifle with me and you'll get minutia
I am ashamed to admit it, but we've gone artificial, K-mart on sale, a little more than $100. They look great, can't tell them from the real ones, the lights come with it, they are fire proof, and pay for themselves in twp or three years.
The star on top cost .25 and I bought it as a third grader in 1949 for our classroom tree. Teacher said I could keep it.
Our tree is a family history bush. Love the idea for the brokens you can't repair. A memory box to peer into every December!
The star on top cost .25 and I bought it as a third grader in 1949 for our classroom tree. Teacher said I could keep it.
Our tree is a family history bush. Love the idea for the brokens you can't repair. A memory box to peer into every December!
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In response to: Tax Bills
In response to: Tax Bills
Whatthe:
I am not arguing for more taxes. Just trying to make the case against smugness. And the case against "we can't afford it." I appreciate your views, they are not far from mine.
I am not arguing for more taxes. Just trying to make the case against smugness. And the case against "we can't afford it." I appreciate your views, they are not far from mine.
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In response to: Tax Bills
In response to: Tax Bills
Whatthe:
I guess you have no problem pigeon holing me. Except, I hate Cuban cigars.
If we are to develop public service and improve the quality of life, to whom do you suggest we listen to? Only people who don't know what they are talking about? The informed public consists of the people working in these jobs.
I guess you have no problem pigeon holing me. Except, I hate Cuban cigars.
If we are to develop public service and improve the quality of life, to whom do you suggest we listen to? Only people who don't know what they are talking about? The informed public consists of the people working in these jobs.
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In response to: Tax Bills
In response to: Tax Bills
PP: A valid point, but how does that explain hundreds of towns in MA. with sewer, trash services and street lights?
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In response to: A Couple of Things
In response to: A Couple of Things
Some people must be getting a wage increase with the minimum wage change. Otherwise, why would conservatives want to attach a tax break for small business?
I guess a liberal would vall it "evolving" and a conservative, when looking at an evolving liberal, would call it "flip flopping?" That works!
I guess a liberal would vall it "evolving" and a conservative, when looking at an evolving liberal, would call it "flip flopping?" That works!
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In response to: A Couple of Things
In response to: A Couple of Things
I knew we might have trouble with Romney when he had too much to say on the diaz at the Olympics in 2002. I said to my wife, "Is this guy running for office?"
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In response to: Ellen's Bus: Injured trooper honored by state police in fight against DUI; Coast Guard medevacs Vessel's master from cargo ship off Nantucket; Prominent RI lawyer in Barnstable jail
In response to: Ellen's Bus: Injured trooper honored by state police in fight against DUI; Coast Guard medevacs Vessel's master from cargo ship off Nantucket; Prominent RI lawyer in Barnstable jail
Heart breaking picture of Trooper Englehardt here. She is a hero for protecting us from the drunken menaces who drive around.
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In response to: The New Democrats: Male Hot Flashes And Hormones
In response to: The New Democrats: Male Hot Flashes And Hormones
It’s anybody’s guess with the 110th Congress, but so far the Blue Dog Democrats are saying all the right things and are part of a needed solidarity in the face of neocons rigidity and venom.
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In response to: More Snow on the Way!
In response to: More Snow on the Way!
I have a theory that if we don't have a freeze soon all the green little creepy crawly creatures that like to live in our lungs and coat the insides of our mouths will have an orgy of gift giving and disease causing. Nothing like a good frost and a light dusting to clean things up like a new coat of paint over a newly scrubbed floor.
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In response to: School fat facts fluster parents; The Governor's visit and problems
In response to: School fat facts fluster parents; The Governor's visit and problems
I would say that "fat letters" home stretches the envelope a bit. Not as bad as "You have lice" letters, but this kind of a communication does suggest a "we are taking care of you" kind of arrogance which would do Bill O'Reilly proud.
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In response to: What's in a Name?
In response to: What's in a Name?
Solon: You might be able to get some mileage out of SSE. "Super Sonic Expediter?"
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In response to: Editor Tim Caldwell's commentary about Cape Wide News
In response to: Editor Tim Caldwell's commentary about Cape Wide News
I appreciate CWN and try to follow it closely. Among other things, I keep my eye on my family members who have careers in public safety here on the Cape. It must be difficult to walk the fine line between reporting events and bending too much to the differing perspectives of public safety agencies up and down the Cape. My opinion is that journalistic independence is primary, regardless of who might be offended or put off in any department or labor union. Surely, I hope you do not feel compelled to edit your photographs. My experience suggests that some police departments have a strange proprietary attitude about information, and don’t really seem to buy into the fact that public business is precisely that. Keep up the good work. I read all the thousands of hits you get in the “What’s Hot” section and wish I could bottle what you are selling for my blog.
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In response to: Feeding at the Public Trough
In response to: Feeding at the Public Trough
Greed is not part of Tom George and people know this. I don't agree with the Yarmouth Taxpayer's partisan rating, but why should some but not all enjoy pension largesse? We should treat people equally. Is this a case of "All pigs are equal, but some are more equal?"
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In response to: SAT Scores Becoming Less Important
In response to: SAT Scores Becoming Less Important
I took the SAT's for college almost 50 years ago and no one in my circle cared enough to know our score or to believe it meant much. We called them the "College Boards." I have no idea what I scored to this day, and am glad I don't know.
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In response to: SAT Scores Becoming Less Important
In response to: SAT Scores Becoming Less Important
McFly may be right. Of course there must be critera of some kind. I just can't make much of a connection between high SAT's and success in life, including tech and engineering. Of course low SAT's would probably guarantee disaster. It probably is a person's motivation that we wish we could measure.
I noticed the NYT "Opinionator" after I named myself. I wonder if they will be suing me?
I noticed the NYT "Opinionator" after I named myself. I wonder if they will be suing me?
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In response to: (Day After) Thanksgiving Trivia Challenge
In response to: (Day After) Thanksgiving Trivia Challenge
The Pilgrims arrived in Provincetown on a Saturday. They didn’t go ashore til Monday. Why?
A. Because they wanted to do their wash on Monday.
B. Because they didn’t want to go ashore on the Sabbath.
C. Traffic in the general area of 6A.
D. They were lame from living in a crawl space for two months.
A. Because they wanted to do their wash on Monday.
B. Because they didn’t want to go ashore on the Sabbath.
C. Traffic in the general area of 6A.
D. They were lame from living in a crawl space for two months.
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In response to: Protecting the Constitution
In response to: Protecting the Constitution
Thank you Rep. Patrick for an articulate and corageous treatment of this issue which our Mittster would like to have vault him to Washington.
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In response to: Cape Cod Mem'ries and Cranb'ries
In response to: Cape Cod Mem'ries and Cranb'ries
Nice entry, Solon. This time of year in particular is great for reminiscences.
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In response to: The Theocons: Secular America under Siege
In response to: The Theocons: Secular America under Siege
Interesting comment SM, but do you think there are many "people of faith?"
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In response to: Balancing the Checkbook
In response to: Balancing the Checkbook
Big savings opportunity coming up called Christmas. Good luck in your Scrooge aspirations! I always flunk because, like a damn fool, I think buying stuff has something to do with proving to myself how much I like my kids and grandkids.
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In response to: The Theocons: Secular America under Siege
In response to: The Theocons: Secular America under Siege
The site came up when I googled the book. Is possibly Doubleday a subsidiary of Random House? I did think it was a useful exercise. Why do you say "Roman" church? Sometimes people hate to say Catholic; some hair splitting about Anglicanism or the Eastern Rite or something. Don't you think it is kind of a "Popish" word?
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In response to: Sincere Thanks & Best Wishes
In response to: Sincere Thanks & Best Wishes
Dick,
You can do a hell of a lot of good work right in Yarmouth.
You can do a hell of a lot of good work right in Yarmouth.
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In response to: A Trip to the Registry
In response to: A Trip to the Registry
Vermont is as bad as any of them. Maybe there is an interstate agreement to mess up all motorists.
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In response to: Judge Not
In response to: Judge Not
Capemom:
There is a difference. We are all sinners but we are not necessarily all hypocrites. Hypocrisy is an action/deception type of sin. (IMHO)
There is a difference. We are all sinners but we are not necessarily all hypocrites. Hypocrisy is an action/deception type of sin. (IMHO)
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In response to: 'Shorts'-tempered judge locked up sloppy student
In response to: 'Shorts'-tempered judge locked up sloppy student
Good for the judge. Numb kid.
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In response to: Rotary's gone, but the Cape's problems aren't
In response to: Rotary's gone, but the Cape's problems aren't
If the bottleneck is just moved from one place to another, that is like the shell game I have seen depicted in some negative TV campaign commercials.
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In response to: Cape and Islands NPR Station Announces Election Day Coverage
In response to: Cape and Islands NPR Station Announces Election Day Coverage
This looks very impressive. Hopefully it will be promoted several times in the CCT as well as here. Anybody know what the other stations are doing, if anything?
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In response to: Rotary's gone, but the Cape's problems aren't
In response to: Rotary's gone, but the Cape's problems aren't
Of course this editorial is correct. A left turn on 6A is a vanishing species. Ride your bike down 6A if you like gasoline fumes. What's this $33 million? I have alwayus heard the figure $50 million thrown around. Maybe it's just Big Dig math in reverse.
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In response to: A Day in the Life (of the Campaign)
In response to: A Day in the Life (of the Campaign)
With your literary/library background and all, can you give us some assurances that you have never written a dirty book?
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In response to: Roundabouts and Rotaries
In response to: Roundabouts and Rotaries
My wife approaches rotaries this way: "Close your eyes and pump the gas."
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In response to: Roundabouts and Rotaries
In response to: Roundabouts and Rotaries
Rotaries and roundabouts are built by people who are too cheap to build overpasses.
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In response to: A Call for Senator Kerry's Resignation!!!
In response to: A Call for Senator Kerry's Resignation!!!
Amen for those who think this Carl Rove reaction is borderline ridiculous.
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In response to: Yarmouth Leads Cape On Tax Rate-So Far
In response to: Yarmouth Leads Cape On Tax Rate-So Far
Maybe, but we don't know that yet. Low taxes are a good thing, but to live in the bargain basement when everyone else makes a greater effort may not be anything to boast about.
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In response to: The overTurner of Cleon
In response to: The overTurner of Cleon
You have my vote, but I wish you would go easy on your demonization of liberals. They do some things right you know. As far as reflecting views I'd prefer you to bring your own values to Beacon Hill, not an aggregate of what you might guess your constituents want. We need decisionmakers there, not vote counters You have a great work ethic and I would like it working in Boston.
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In response to: Patrick's leads jumps 14%, voters turned off by negative ads
In response to: Patrick's leads jumps 14%, voters turned off by negative ads
I think so. Lee Atwater is alive and well and lives somewhere on Beacon Hill.
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In response to: Yarmouth Leads Cape On Tax Rate-So Far
In response to: Yarmouth Leads Cape On Tax Rate-So Far
Fred:
The Massachusetts Department of Revenue publishes a monthly newsletter called “City and Town.” Every September they have published a list of “average residential tax bills.” In September of 2005 it was published at http://www.dls.state.ma.us/publ/ct/2005/september.pdf and I assume they will do it again this year, but it is not yet on-line.
The Massachusetts Department of Revenue publishes a monthly newsletter called “City and Town.” Every September they have published a list of “average residential tax bills.” In September of 2005 it was published at http://www.dls.state.ma.us/publ/ct/2005/september.pdf and I assume they will do it again this year, but it is not yet on-line.
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In response to: Yarmouth Leads Cape On Tax Rate-So Far
In response to: Yarmouth Leads Cape On Tax Rate-So Far
This means nothing or less when presented in isolation like this. The real number is tax rate times assessment which yields the tax bill. The state will be printing these shortly, called "average residential tax bill" and I wouldn't be surprised if Yarmouth is in the bottom two or three on the Cape. So please be careful with statistics.
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In response to: Kerry, how do you pay for this?
In response to: Kerry, how do you pay for this?
New taxes are off the table? Yeah, right...
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In response to: Massachusetts is 2nd smartest state - Texas is 24th
In response to: Massachusetts is 2nd smartest state - Texas is 24th
Could it be when politicians, including our very own right here in the Bay State, deplore the state of public education they don't really mean education? Let's here it for Prop 2 1/2 overrides to educate our kids!
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In response to: On the Campaign Trail - Part 2
In response to: On the Campaign Trail - Part 2
I know it has nothing to do with Cape Cod, but it would be nice to include something about illegal immigrants in your platform, besides not treating the innocent kids of illegals like tuition entitled residents. My suggestion is this: If the 700 mile wall they are going to build will have any width, we could put bicycle paths along the top, like in China. Developers could take a look at developing little shops inside the wall for the general public to make purchases. I think Taco Bell could make it there, on both sides, and on the Mexican side you could sell an assortment of ladders and human-sized sling shots.
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In response to: Conspiracy at CC Times to raise more political ad revenue
In response to: Conspiracy at CC Times to raise more political ad revenue
You are my choice, but it doesn't look good for you to suggest that greed motivates the CCT. Is it a help or a hindrance to have their support?
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In response to: Lawyers Backing Patrick, Decry Healey Tactics
In response to: Lawyers Backing Patrick, Decry Healey Tactics
Blue Mass Group:
President John Adams, author of the Constitution that Kerry Healey has sworn to uphold as lieutenant governor, defended the accused killers in the Boston Massacre trial. Do you think Adams would have been qualified to be our governor?" [wrote Mass. Lawyers Weekly in its endorsement of Patrick]
President John Adams, author of the Constitution that Kerry Healey has sworn to uphold as lieutenant governor, defended the accused killers in the Boston Massacre trial. Do you think Adams would have been qualified to be our governor?" [wrote Mass. Lawyers Weekly in its endorsement of Patrick]
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In response to: Cleaning Windows
In response to: Cleaning Windows
I can't start a project without multiple trips to a hardware store buying needed things...always one at a time...This is hell for a working stiff who only has weekends to fix things.
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In response to: Blogging from the Senior Center
In response to: Blogging from the Senior Center
Hey Dennis Senior enter:
How about showing us how to put graphics on our blogs?
How about showing us how to put graphics on our blogs?
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In response to: Patrick Endorsed by More Public Safety Groups
In response to: Patrick Endorsed by More Public Safety Groups
The understanding I get from young people who want a career in law enforcement is to stay away from the State Police. Just about the only thing they handle is traffic.
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In response to: On the Campaign Trail
In response to: On the Campaign Trail
I will only consider joining the effort if you will hang campaign banners from the defective bolts in the tunnels
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In response to: Izzy, where are you when we need you?
In response to: Izzy, where are you when we need you?
You don't have to look at Senator McCarthy or Scopes trial foolishness to see incredible devilishness. Consider the anti-Patrick negative ads right here in the Bay State.
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In response to: Maloy Receives Nearly 80% of Contributions from 4th District, Peake Only Gets 14% !!! (Except Ptown Of Course)
In response to: Maloy Receives Nearly 80% of Contributions from 4th District, Peake Only Gets 14% !!! (Except Ptown Of Course)
By backing things out of lists you can prove literally anything with statistics. Talk about spin!
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In response to: Dennis police officer honored
In response to: Dennis police officer honored
These guys risk their lives every day for all of us. Hooray for police heroes.
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In response to: Lawyers Backing Patrick, Decry Healey Tactics
In response to: Lawyers Backing Patrick, Decry Healey Tactics
And now we get a glimpse into why the polls tell us all we need to know about the future of Kerry Healey who degrades herself, all lawyers, and fair minded Republicans.
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In response to: On the Campaign Trail
In response to: On the Campaign Trail
When we rebuild the Big Dig, will it be an independent authority so that the politician won't mess it up?
How about installing giant wind mills on the DY football field to blow hot air at people so that they can take their hands out of their pockets?
How about installing giant wind mills on the DY football field to blow hot air at people so that they can take their hands out of their pockets?
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In response to: Vote Pinocchio! Or, Kerry Healey Does It Again.
In response to: Vote Pinocchio! Or, Kerry Healey Does It Again.
She was for Cori secrecy before she was against it. Maybe her University of Dublin PhD is in criminology?
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In response to: Let's "Take Back Maine!"
In response to: Let's "Take Back Maine!"
I suggest your campaign have a community access TV show and get the cartoonist who does the Mihos' "heads in another place" to develop that thought. You could win this one, Jack.
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In response to: Nobel literature prize betting pool
In response to: Nobel literature prize betting pool
How about the Pulitzers? A lot of people think they are as bad. Maybe all Americans should start to hate all international awards. I wonder what that means...Not to Hannity & O'Reilly but to ordinary people?
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In response to: Merit Pay
In response to: Merit Pay
McFly,
If you are going to crunch school spending numbers in that way, you should include in your search for the $150,000 the money needed for transportation, energy, telephone, debt service, maintenance and custodians. Also, the lion’s share of the money you are trying to explain is for counselors, librarians, nurses, aides, teachers of art, gym, music, and special needs. Don’t forget, schools are expected to weigh, measure, inoculate, insure, feed, photograph, test and baby- sit kids. I am sure there is waste, but perhaps things are not as simple as you see them.
If you are going to crunch school spending numbers in that way, you should include in your search for the $150,000 the money needed for transportation, energy, telephone, debt service, maintenance and custodians. Also, the lion’s share of the money you are trying to explain is for counselors, librarians, nurses, aides, teachers of art, gym, music, and special needs. Don’t forget, schools are expected to weigh, measure, inoculate, insure, feed, photograph, test and baby- sit kids. I am sure there is waste, but perhaps things are not as simple as you see them.
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In response to: You say tomato, I say toMAHto
In response to: You say tomato, I say toMAHto
God, what a circus! Wirless everywhere, but buried in filters depending on which crusaders happen to be in power. All to avoid looking at a naked arse.
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In response to: Shell games galore
In response to: Shell games galore
I watched that post debate conversation between Anderson and Braude and thought that Braude was into his people pleasing mode. I also thought that both of them, perhaps in a calculated move, gave short shrift to Mihos, like he was an annoyance, not for real.
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In response to: Political Malpractice
In response to: Political Malpractice
Fascinating piece. Healey answers the critics of these negative ads by saying she wants the voters to know what they could get, she touts them as a voter education thing. But it cuts both ways and people are also getting educated on the absence of positive things Healey is (not) using to educate people about herself.
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In response to: How the candidates differ about our schools
In response to: How the candidates differ about our schools
At some point we must cut these criminals lose, not pretend that we are helping them. Shoul;d they be given the "right" to fail?
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In response to: The Study of Obituaries
In response to: The Study of Obituaries
Thanks for the tip, I will check it out. Excerpts from a book like that would probably make good reading on Thanksgiving at grace time.
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In response to: Democrats praise Bush plan to monitor GOP contact with underage congressional pages
In response to: Democrats praise Bush plan to monitor GOP contact with underage congressional pages
Vice President Dick Cheney reports that the predator congressmen are in their last throes thanks to presidential leadership. Mitt Romney, while Healey held his coat, concurred that he, too, thinks it is about over and he says he knows what he talks about because he has had to put up with a blue state as one of the few "people of faith" in leadership positions here.
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In response to: The Study of Obituaries
In response to: The Study of Obituaries
I am proud of my ancestry, I assume almost everyone is. Knowing where you came from should cause humility, not arrogance. When people use it as some kind of blue blood club to put others down, that is an enormous problem. Surely those people are a minority. The millions who will celebrate Columbus Day next week are proud of their roots. None of this should have any connection whatsoever to feeling better or worse than the other guy.
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In response to: The Study of Obituaries
In response to: The Study of Obituaries
Cranberryblogged:
Apologies. I carefully said "suspect."
Satan:
I rarely play my Mayflower card because of biases like yours.
Apologies. I carefully said "suspect."
Satan:
I rarely play my Mayflower card because of biases like yours.
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In response to: Deval Patrick - Who Is He?
In response to: Deval Patrick - Who Is He?
The voice isn't too great. But they all have drawbacks. Healey looks like Olive Oyl, Popeye's girlfriend, and Ross needs an "extreme makeover."
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In response to: Healey was for it before she was a'gin it
In response to: Healey was for it before she was a'gin it
And yet, I hear some of the pundits, like Barbara Anderson and Jim Braude, say she didn't do so bad in the debate last night. Interestingsly, these same two pundits seem to dismiss Mihos as a "crazy." I loved his statement about "speaking truth to power."
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In response to: Deval Patrick - Who Is He?
In response to: Deval Patrick - Who Is He?
Better Lyndon Johnson than Michael Dukakis
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In response to: Be Prepared, its the Boy scout marching song...
In response to: Be Prepared, its the Boy scout marching song...
The Sheriff's office has received some bad publicity lately. Do you think the sheriff, as a sstrong partisan operative, has hobbled himself somewhat in countering this?
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In response to: Be Prepared, its the Boy scout marching song...
In response to: Be Prepared, its the Boy scout marching song...
Question: Some people think county govt is an excess layer of governance and is perhaps unnecessary. What do you say?
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In response to: NEITZ for State Representative
In response to: NEITZ for State Representative
This seems like a very responsible proposal from a man who has spent most of his life thinking about this problem and providing housing for thousands as a realtor. We need more constructive thinking like this.
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In response to: Labels R Us
In response to: Labels R Us
If judges could be chased out of office, would they be "Cut and run activit judges?" And if they were religious and authoritarian, could we call them "Cut and run activist Islamofascist judges?"
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In response to: Deval Patrick to speak in Hyannis
In response to: Deval Patrick to speak in Hyannis
I knew it! They have found a way to make Deval ho-hum on rape! God bless Kitty D.! How fitting that Howie has some of the action!
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In response to: First Annual Blogger's Awards, and the Winners are...
In response to: First Annual Blogger's Awards, and the Winners are...
I can't tell boys and girls apart using pen names and it may not matter anyways...but does some of this back and forth come under the category of "flirtation?"
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In response to: Twice Bitten
In response to: Twice Bitten
In today’s on-line edition of the Opinion Journal of the Wall Street Journal (www.opinionjournal.com), Laura Bush lists the five most important books which have made her a champion of literacy. She makes the same points you make in this blog.
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In response to: Broadcasting Local Election Returns
In response to: Broadcasting Local Election Returns
An FCC visit is a great idea. It can't be that expensive to employ one or two interns to build telephone networks and do a litle on air work.
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In response to: Broadcasting Local Election Returns
In response to: Broadcasting Local Election Returns
How can they legally read news from the Cape Cod Times? Isn't there legal things to preven that? They can steal all over the place?
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In response to: Props to Nauset Regional High School
In response to: Props to Nauset Regional High School
Anyone willing to admit to the madness of this test score sweepstakes? There are a mind boggling number of variables which define good and bad, success and failure. Also the difference betrween a top ranking school and a mediocre one is miniscule. One ranking I read listed the schools that had improved the most...i.e. last year's list of losers.
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In response to: Broadcasting Local Election Returns
In response to: Broadcasting Local Election Returns
With the exception of decent morning news, WXTK strikes me as kind of a cartoon station with many of the characters being not only the hosts, but the callers.
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In response to: Not a good night to be Healey
In response to: Not a good night to be Healey
In today's Boston Globe we see the following about the "no new taxes" Romney administration:
Michael J. Widmer -- president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, which closely tracks state finances -- said the state has raised roughly $740 million to $750 million per year by increasing fees and corporate taxes gained from what the Romney administration describes as ``closing loopholes."
Michael J. Widmer -- president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, which closely tracks state finances -- said the state has raised roughly $740 million to $750 million per year by increasing fees and corporate taxes gained from what the Romney administration describes as ``closing loopholes."
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In response to: Shonda Schilling and Jasper White, not so average voters
In response to: Shonda Schilling and Jasper White, not so average voters
I didn't know the Curtster was married to a softball pitcher!
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In response to: Not a good night to be Healey
In response to: Not a good night to be Healey
I hope somewhere we can see a list of this 945 millio9n in taxes and fees. This righteous "taxes are off the table" stuff is kind of wearing.
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In response to: Pope Benedict XVI's Firestorm
In response to: Pope Benedict XVI's Firestorm
Pope Benedict may have done a great deal to frame the needed debate about geo-political religious values and how leaders might examine connections surrounding religious diversity. For instance, thinkers and writers need to dwell on the inappropriateness of suicide as a route to heaven, the sources of religious rage, the leadership role of clerics and the pros and cons of separating secular and sacred interests. This problem is not limited to Middle Eastern Islam only or to bomb builders in London. We have dangerous brands of fundamentalism in America which exploit religious wedge issues to advance agendas. World religious leaders would do well to aggressively commit to constructive problem solving in this area.
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In response to: Healey to call for Romney resignation?
In response to: Healey to call for Romney resignation?
Funny how selective outrage works. Rush was all bent out of shape because Chavez is a name caller. Who would have guessed this would bother a fair-minded guy like Rush? Depends on whose ox, I guess.
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In response to: Healey hobbled by Hurricane Gloria
In response to: Healey hobbled by Hurricane Gloria
I guess one REpublican strategy is to paint Patrick as Dukakis. I am not sure I know what that means, probably means that he is not making enough ant-tax statements. I sure hope it doesn't mean that he would wear a helmet in a tank or get all ho-hum about his wife getting raped.
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In response to: Ode to the nice guys who linish last
In response to: Ode to the nice guys who linish last
There was a young man named Deval,
Who to Tommy and Chris was no pal,
So he spoke to the masses and whipped both their asses
And now Kerry Healy’s his gal.
Who to Tommy and Chris was no pal,
So he spoke to the masses and whipped both their asses
And now Kerry Healy’s his gal.
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In response to: Cue Kate Smith ...
In response to: Cue Kate Smith ...
PP: Do you think there would be more local aid if Republicans were the majority? Agreed, they're all to blame but vetoes and the low tax/no taqx/roll back ideology are a big part and you know where those values sit.
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In response to: Cue Kate Smith ...
In response to: Cue Kate Smith ...
I thought it was interesting that in the Patrick victory speech last night he included Cape Wind blocking in his litany of things Romney-Healy have done to screw things up. I also liked what he said about the local tax rate exploding through a variety of fees and assessments such as paying to do school sports or park your car at school. Barnstable families are forced to pay to ride the school bus because Republican millionaires have not seemed to be able to get enough local aid down here. Maybe there is a chance that things are looking up and Kate Smith will have more of a reason to sing.
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In response to: Suffolk Univ Poll- fluid races?
In response to: Suffolk Univ Poll- fluid races?
The big thing is to get behind whoever wins and to work hard for change.
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In response to: The pitch to Patrick ... he swings ... a towering blast! Way back, way back, that ball is ....
In response to: The pitch to Patrick ... he swings ... a towering blast! Way back, way back, that ball is ....
Yeah, but I hope he can beat Healy.
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In response to: Africa's only woman president wows them in Harvard
In response to: Africa's only woman president wows them in Harvard
Monponsett, how do you come up with these things? Do you have access to an underground Google?
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In response to: Primary Color: The Greening Of America
In response to: Primary Color: The Greening Of America
I remember a best seller, "The Greening of America" by a guy named Reich, written in 1970 and used in my graduate courses at BU. But it wasn't about the Al Gore issues - it was about the rising counter-culture. Later this book became a symbol of left wing kookiness. May be part of the reason why Al Gore has trouble getting his point across. Your responses are well thought out. Loved the "check your pulse."
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In response to: Suffolk Univ Poll- fluid races?
In response to: Suffolk Univ Poll- fluid races?
Democrant: I will check out that site, thanks. Brittle may be the wrong word but I sure don't see any of it in the Goldberg commercial.
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In response to: Suffolk Univ Poll- fluid races?
In response to: Suffolk Univ Poll- fluid races?
Although she is local, Silbert's television commercial shows her to be kind of brittle. She does have great looking kids.
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In response to: Charades report....
In response to: Charades report....
Loved your Orwell quote. I'll put that one someplace for later use in one of my political rants.
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In response to: Let's do better for the candidates this primary
In response to: Let's do better for the candidates this primary
Amen General. I can't vote for any of these people because of geography, but I think that Cape Cod Today has done a good job offering them exposure. My hope is that the most responsible and centered politician wins.
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In response to: A Meaningful Election
In response to: A Meaningful Election
Do you really believe that teacher salaries are high enough or that class size is small enough? How do you know this? Do you have a crystal ball that tells you this or is it just a hunch you are pursuing? Obviously it is important to you because you want to unelect and not elect people who feel differently. I respectfully disagree and believe that this is the kind of knee jerk thinking which can discredit the conservative movement. For you it seems to be all about not spending money. There is more to life than money.
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In response to: Altar Boy Days
In response to: Altar Boy Days
I suppose I do try to be a practical Catholic. While Europe may explode, the Vatican will not. Most of the action today is in Latin America or Africa. I read a lot of Catholic blogs and what’s coming out of Europe is not very impressive. No one goes to church there, for starters. Also, most governments seem to be really hostile toward Catholic values. Many of these missteps by both the governments and the church are proof that church and state is a rotten mix.
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In response to: Altar Boy Days
In response to: Altar Boy Days
The church faces an enormous personnel problem. Although its divine connections will allow it to last forever, I think it is enormously wasteful to exclude married people and women from the priesthood. The argument that Jesus was unmarried and a male is very weak. There is no scripture of which I am aware that excludes married people and women from the priesthood.
I don’t look for this to change much however. In my reading of Vatican documents and the Catholic press, there does not seem to be much support for this at all.
Last week Sister Mary Luke Tobin died at age 98. She was one of 15 female advisers at the Vatican II ecumenical council in 1962-65. In her autobiography she wrote this about her role: “True, 15 women among 2500 bishops was hardly a quota, but it was a beginning.”
I don’t look for this to change much however. In my reading of Vatican documents and the Catholic press, there does not seem to be much support for this at all.
Last week Sister Mary Luke Tobin died at age 98. She was one of 15 female advisers at the Vatican II ecumenical council in 1962-65. In her autobiography she wrote this about her role: “True, 15 women among 2500 bishops was hardly a quota, but it was a beginning.”
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In response to: 4th Barnstable District -Not for Sale
In response to: 4th Barnstable District -Not for Sale
PP: I think I lean toward Reilly but am not sure. I havew a hard time relatinbg to millio9naires and suspec t vice versa. Regarding the Lt. Guv growing up in a trailer park, could that one stand a magnifying glass? My gut tells me it might not stand excessive scrutiny.
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In response to: A Father's Lesson On 9/11: Seek The Intangible
In response to: A Father's Lesson On 9/11: Seek The Intangible
So true, but we must not start to channel Tim Russert, if we can help it.
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In response to: Rateye and Hogjaw
In response to: Rateye and Hogjaw
I figured. "The Upper Valley" they call it. Where I 89 and I 91 intersect.
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In response to: 4th Barnstable District -Not for Sale
In response to: 4th Barnstable District -Not for Sale
Of course, how do you reconcile your view with the personal wealth of those running for governor? In both parties. It is totally disgusting that the prizes go to the richest. The only tool we have to fight this is to be super-skeptical toward campaign ads. It is usually nothing but blue smoke and mirrors anyway. It makes the case for voting with your gut, not your mind.
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In response to: Rateye and Hogjaw
In response to: Rateye and Hogjaw
I am convinced that the strong accent is a function of (1) being very verbal; and (2) usually only talking with each other. You hear some families in Northern New England with hardly any accents and others which you can barely understand. The difference is that the non-accent people talk with much more diverse populations. The 365 day farmers do not.
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In response to: Yarmouth Property Values Rise- So Will Taxes.
In response to: Yarmouth Property Values Rise- So Will Taxes.
The way I look at it, the issue is not tax rates or property valuation or averages. The important thing is how much you give them for property taxes this year compared to last year. Out of pocket. All the talk about rates and assessments, while necessary in the interest of fairness, just seem to confuse things.
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In response to: Freedom from Fear
In response to: Freedom from Fear
There are many forms of fear which interfere with freedom.
Fear of looking stupid or losing credibility is one big reason. This one is far deeper than fear of losing your job or some kind of funding or a special relationship with someone. Some people are fearful of squandering their opinions on minor things. They want to save it for bigger things.
As far as the fears politicians have, these are legion, and probably summed up by fear of not going the way the wind is blowing or fear of losing an election. Too often I feel politicians will say almost anything if they think it will help them get ahead. These politicians don’t necessarily take a position on things, they just talk the issue to death. You see that a lot on abortion, immigration, the quagmire war and locally on the sales tax roll back matter. I guess we can call that fear of telling the truth, fear of letting it all hang out.
Fear of looking stupid or losing credibility is one big reason. This one is far deeper than fear of losing your job or some kind of funding or a special relationship with someone. Some people are fearful of squandering their opinions on minor things. They want to save it for bigger things.
As far as the fears politicians have, these are legion, and probably summed up by fear of not going the way the wind is blowing or fear of losing an election. Too often I feel politicians will say almost anything if they think it will help them get ahead. These politicians don’t necessarily take a position on things, they just talk the issue to death. You see that a lot on abortion, immigration, the quagmire war and locally on the sales tax roll back matter. I guess we can call that fear of telling the truth, fear of letting it all hang out.
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In response to: Iraq-Forgotten Justification
In response to: Iraq-Forgotten Justification
People don't buy the Al Qaeda/Iraq doubletalk. Sounds like a Dick Cheney bad dream. Give up the Kool Aid.
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In response to: Cape "teacher of the year" on tial for killing husband
In response to: Cape "teacher of the year" on tial for killing husband
"Cape woman?" What kind of half-assed reporting is going on here? Where is she from on the Cape and where was she teacher of the year? They might as well write "American woman..."
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In response to: Gubernatorial Stalemate
In response to: Gubernatorial Stalemate
What, if any, are the clear positions of these guys on Cape Wind?
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In response to: Gubernatorial Stalemate
In response to: Gubernatorial Stalemate
She'll cut off one one end of the blanket with the sales tax give back, but I see nothing that says no adding to the other end with taxes, fees, less aid etc. They all do that.
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In response to: From Hyannis To Honolulu: Fear Of Flying Grounding Many Travelers
In response to: From Hyannis To Honolulu: Fear Of Flying Grounding Many Travelers
There is pressure to do profiling because it uses common sense and it is silly to search grannie in the wheel chair and eight year olders. Beware of common sense when it is put in the hands of screeners who didn’t get their 8th grade homework done.
Einstein described common sense as nothing more than “the collection of prejudices by age 18.” Not an easy problem to deal with.
Einstein described common sense as nothing more than “the collection of prejudices by age 18.” Not an easy problem to deal with.
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In response to: What Kind of Person Do You Want to Represent You?
In response to: What Kind of Person Do You Want to Represent You?
Whether as a local rep or a governor, I want to be represented by someone who is not a millionaire and who has the work ethic of a mule.
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In response to: The Summer Dies
In response to: The Summer Dies
The Beanpot Hockey tournament marks mid winter on my calendar. Watching it takes me to the hockey game in "Love Story" and sometimes to the ice fishing scenes in "Grumpy Old Men."
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In response to: Get Ready to be Fleeced
In response to: Get Ready to be Fleeced
Handsoff:
Thanks for the comment.I thought hard before using the word “Republican” in the blog; I know that both sides of the aisle are involved in this. But, from my understanding the leading forces for this are Republican lawmakers and journalists. They should not get a pass on this sweetheart deal with big business. The whistle should be blown and I am trying to help give it a toot. I also think it is interesting that both the Christian Coalition and the American Library Asoociation are against more govt. regulation of the Internet.
Thanks for the comment.I thought hard before using the word “Republican” in the blog; I know that both sides of the aisle are involved in this. But, from my understanding the leading forces for this are Republican lawmakers and journalists. They should not get a pass on this sweetheart deal with big business. The whistle should be blown and I am trying to help give it a toot. I also think it is interesting that both the Christian Coalition and the American Library Asoociation are against more govt. regulation of the Internet.
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In response to: From Hyannis To 'Sconset: Dog Days Of Summer Wag For Perspective
In response to: From Hyannis To 'Sconset: Dog Days Of Summer Wag For Perspective
And oh there is so much other great stuff going on…like the IRS is going to tax gift baskets at the Oscars, like the New Yorker carries a hilarious rendition of a Book of the Bible telling us about Mel Gibson, and, worst of all, they gave the JonBenet killer a drink of champagne on his flight! What a country!
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In response to: GOP rebuffs Bennett, Lizard on the loose, Copter spots pot
In response to: GOP rebuffs Bennett, Lizard on the loose, Copter spots pot
Pet lizard on the loose? Is that like
snakes on a plane?
snakes on a plane?
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In response to: Tax Cheats Steal from Everyone
In response to: Tax Cheats Steal from Everyone
I think you're right PP because she went to DY with some of my kids.
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In response to: Dylan, age 12 shows again why youth beats age and cunning everytime.
In response to: Dylan, age 12 shows again why youth beats age and cunning everytime.
Monpo- You break me up!
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In response to: Changed Times-Good Or Bad
In response to: Changed Times-Good Or Bad
My mother, who was born in 1919 used to tell me that free wheeling promiscuity has always been around. She said, "We just talk about it more today."
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In response to: Changed Times-Good Or Bad
In response to: Changed Times-Good Or Bad
Robert needs to remember that pining for the "good old days" has been going on for at least since Jesus walked the earth. Really!
When I was a kid there was a very nice woman in our town who had a daughter born out of wedlock. You would have thought she was a character out of Hawthorne's, "Scarlet Letter."
Remember Ingrid Bergman the bautiful 1950's actress? She was guilty of getting pregnant while single. That ruined her career.
When I was a kid there was a very nice woman in our town who had a daughter born out of wedlock. You would have thought she was a character out of Hawthorne's, "Scarlet Letter."
Remember Ingrid Bergman the bautiful 1950's actress? She was guilty of getting pregnant while single. That ruined her career.
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In response to: The next day of infamy?
In response to: The next day of infamy?
Hopefully, Mr. Lewis' depressing piece will be made available to readers in the world of Islam. If ever there was a bootstrap operation needed, now is the time. This is not the first time we have read about the necessity of the Muslim people to police their own and straighten out this aberration. The West doesn't have much of a chance to do anything meaningful. Most of us don't even go to church and boast about how we are no longer part of the religion of our parents. One must wonder how well this arrogance serves us.
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In response to: Confession Is Good For the Soul
In response to: Confession Is Good For the Soul
This piece seems to address what the pope calls the "dictatorship of relativism." How true, but I also have a problem with extremist Catholics who seem to only have only two buttons: Abortion and homosexuality. There seems to be much less attention to poverty, environmentalism, war etc.
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In response to: Lebanon-Time to Stand Up
In response to: Lebanon-Time to Stand Up
Lebanon is like a youung adolescent, has got to sidle up to the bar like a man. People are running all over her.
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In response to: Ardeo Grille out of the way
In response to: Ardeo Grille out of the way
Hats off to the reviewer for a less than glowing report. I have not been there, but am well accustomed to a less than capable wait staff which likes to flirt with each other. The secret is to get someone with the looks and energy of a 19 year old and the work ethic and social skills of a 45 year old. These types don't grow on trees.
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In response to: When elected Senator, this is how we'll get the homeless off the streets of Hyannis
In response to: When elected Senator, this is how we'll get the homeless off the streets of Hyannis
Seriously, some are a little bit crazy and are in every heavily populated area. What about them? I guess that is your number three. That is the toughest group to help.
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In response to: When journalists turn down jobs...
In response to: When journalists turn down jobs...
I would think that the main reson journalists turn down jobs is that the pay is not high. But then, I don't really know. What do journalists earn? Is it about like school teachers?
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In response to: The Cancer Diary-Radiation
In response to: The Cancer Diary-Radiation
I went through a liver transplant. You get to really love the staff who are trying their damndest to save your life.
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In response to: Did you know?
In response to: Did you know?
This is interesting, but I want more to sink my teeth into.
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In response to: Israel vs. Arabia
In response to: Israel vs. Arabia
Nicely researched piece. I never realized these countries were so small.
I hate war, but let the bastards shower you with random rockets? Holy God!
I hate war, but let the bastards shower you with random rockets? Holy God!
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In response to: When journalists turn down jobs...
In response to: When journalists turn down jobs...
Mandatory residential requirements strike me as stupid yet a real advantage to anyone whose job is to kind of soak up what is going on. Wasn't the reporter Emily Dooley written about in that best seller about
Christa Worthington? I think so.
Christa Worthington? I think so.
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In response to: Don't Feed the Poor People
In response to: Don't Feed the Poor People
It strikes me as kind of a stretch to use that arguement to avoid giving. Some believe it is a greater good to unconditionally give wiuthout evaluating.
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In response to: The Cancer Diary-The Pre-treatment Process
In response to: The Cancer Diary-The Pre-treatment Process
I find this series very interesting, probably mostly because I project myself into the process and try to see if my reactions would be the same as that of the patient. So far, I think I would react as he does, although I might not be able to write about it as objectively. Key to my thinking is the idea of "taking lumps." Of course we must, there is no choice, but the damage they can do depends on our own personal reactions to them. Keep calling your wife your bride. That is a youthful and healthy word.
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In response to: Another overTurner of Cleon
In response to: Another overTurner of Cleon
I don't need crumbs from the table of these politicians. Have you ever heard of a rainy day? How many teacher aides will need to be fired because of a lack of local aid caused by this crumb giveaway?
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In response to: You're Fired !
In response to: You're Fired !
Kind of like Goat Boy being prodded by white coated assistants on SNL.
Demand their key and give them a box and five minutes to get out.
Demand their key and give them a box and five minutes to get out.
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In response to: Cape Cod: Where White People Come to Die
In response to: Cape Cod: Where White People Come to Die
If the pretty girls down here look the same to you as they did when you were younger, you are a lucky man.
I find that old people in restaurants like having kids around. They probably can't handle excessive screaming but they give my grandkids lots of twinkles in their eyes.
I find that old people in restaurants like having kids around. They probably can't handle excessive screaming but they give my grandkids lots of twinkles in their eyes.
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In response to: Parents & Halter Tops
In response to: Parents & Halter Tops
Open houses are two way streets. It is a time to check the teacher out and a time for teachers to check out parents. Teachers need great skill at these lest a loud mouth parent monopolize all the time and often gives no other parent a chance to say peep.
The parents can often come dressed like crap, but I have seen teachers at these things who dressed like an out-of-work- custodian or a drop-out from a septic system pumping truck. I wonder if they have ever heard of a change of clothes?
There was a time when my wife and I did double duty at a high school open house and still didn’t cover all the classes of our kids. One difficult teacher would frequently not show up. He was always sick or something. His colleagues cured him of this by putting up a clip board on his door saying he was sorry he couldn’t make it and inviting parents to sign the list if they wanted a detailed phone call from him.
The parents can often come dressed like crap, but I have seen teachers at these things who dressed like an out-of-work- custodian or a drop-out from a septic system pumping truck. I wonder if they have ever heard of a change of clothes?
There was a time when my wife and I did double duty at a high school open house and still didn’t cover all the classes of our kids. One difficult teacher would frequently not show up. He was always sick or something. His colleagues cured him of this by putting up a clip board on his door saying he was sorry he couldn’t make it and inviting parents to sign the list if they wanted a detailed phone call from him.
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In response to: First soldier from Cape dies in Iraq Conflict
In response to: First soldier from Cape dies in Iraq Conflict
Mark Vecchione: A true American hero. We thank him and his family.
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In response to: Clawing For Answers On Big Dig Tunnel Collapse
In response to: Clawing For Answers On Big Dig Tunnel Collapse
I'm no fan of the Mittster, but thought he looked pretty good at a news conference I saw on NESN today.
He knows specifics. You can tell he is totally involved. It is about time.
He knows specifics. You can tell he is totally involved. It is about time.
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In response to: John Dean excoriates Bush/Cheney and the Neo Cons
In response to: John Dean excoriates Bush/Cheney and the Neo Cons
These authoritarian conservative Republicans have as their core value the pandering to people who hate abortion and homosexuals. They see fueling that hatred as their ticket to electoral victory. They do not want the Christian focus shifted to hatred of poverty, war, or pollution. It is all about hatred of just two things: Abortion and Homosexuality.
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In response to: Death Tax
In response to: Death Tax
I suppose he might look like an untraveled American's idea of what a French man might look like.
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In response to: A Cancer Diary - File #1
In response to: A Cancer Diary - File #1
Very interesting blog. Is hope in your life? It should be.
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In response to: Sandwich's answer to illegal immigration makes headline
In response to: Sandwich's answer to illegal immigration makes headline
What an embarassment for Sandwich to do that. Of course, it is the center of the universe...
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In response to: MLS Misleads Re: Days on Market
In response to: MLS Misleads Re: Days on Market
Caveat emptor. Realtors need to be trusted almost in an absolute sense. You do well to blow the whistle on this rope-a-dope game they try to play with their clients.
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In response to: Legal Lunacy
In response to: Legal Lunacy
Some of my reactions to the inconsistencies you point out:
Abortion- You are absolutely correct
Illegal immigration- Your name calling and sarcasms unnecessarily squanders your credibility. There is much more than what you cover.
Public prayer – This inconsistency is true, but I would hate to wipe out congressional prayer and I suspect that is what would happen if we take a magnifying glass to the line between church and state.
Hanging up ten commandments. To admit to specific differences in situations seems like no big deal.
Same sex marriage – A bit of a stretch to go to the brother sister, sex, no sex thing. (You forgot to say that it is politically correct to say “Same sex” not “Gay marriage.”)
You must love the pope who condemns the dictatorship of relativism. This was an interesting posting. I have my own list of frustrating inconsistencies which have a sort of liberal spin. Nice blog.
Abortion- You are absolutely correct
Illegal immigration- Your name calling and sarcasms unnecessarily squanders your credibility. There is much more than what you cover.
Public prayer – This inconsistency is true, but I would hate to wipe out congressional prayer and I suspect that is what would happen if we take a magnifying glass to the line between church and state.
Hanging up ten commandments. To admit to specific differences in situations seems like no big deal.
Same sex marriage – A bit of a stretch to go to the brother sister, sex, no sex thing. (You forgot to say that it is politically correct to say “Same sex” not “Gay marriage.”)
You must love the pope who condemns the dictatorship of relativism. This was an interesting posting. I have my own list of frustrating inconsistencies which have a sort of liberal spin. Nice blog.
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In response to: Brother Gauthier
In response to: Brother Gauthier
Absolutely. To go from child to adult you need this bonding and you need mentors. Gauthier was a mentor in every way as much as my college graduate school advisors. Everybody has mentors, it would nice to know about some of the mentors of others.
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In response to: Ah, exhaust fumes in the morning, it smells like...Victory...
In response to: Ah, exhaust fumes in the morning, it smells like...Victory...
You sure deserve credit waving and marching and smiling through those parades. I know you gotta do it, but I would hate it.
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In response to: Guard Your Grill
In response to: Guard Your Grill
Monponsett- Why don't you get a job wrting for SNL or the self abuse monthly? LOL
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In response to: July 4, 2006 - A Reflection
In response to: July 4, 2006 - A Reflection
I respectfully disagree, precisely because I do honor our flag. I think the constitutional amendment against flag desecration is trivial partisan mischief. I am disappointed that Hillary Clinton likes it because I think she would be a good president. Unlike Senator Frist, I feel that it was a good day for Old Glory when the Senate vote failed. I used my rosary to pray that this would happen. Hopefully it will not need to come up again.
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In response to: First Person Plural: We The People
In response to: First Person Plural: We The People
People seem to act on the premise that if the majority desire something, it is good and O.K. Not much attention is paid to the rights of the minority. Also the belief that feeling good trumps being good is behind a lot of political rhetoric from all parts of the spectrum.
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In response to: Have A Happy!
In response to: Have A Happy!
Fireworks can be beautiful but the watching experience can be a colossal bore. Screaming kids in the back of the car, mosquitoes, unskilled traffic cops directing you, muggy heat. I went up on Scargo Tower in Dennis one Fourth of July thinking I would get a real treat around 9PM. I saw nothing but haze and fog. Something tells me its like that every year.
World Cup soccer leaves me cold but makes me feel continental. I have a T-shirt from Brazil that says "Brazil" across the chest. I wore it into a restaurant the other night and an Hispanic looking waiter screamed "Argentina!" at me.
World Cup soccer leaves me cold but makes me feel continental. I have a T-shirt from Brazil that says "Brazil" across the chest. I wore it into a restaurant the other night and an Hispanic looking waiter screamed "Argentina!" at me.
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In response to: A Fourth of July Patriot
In response to: A Fourth of July Patriot
Solon,
Have not yet read "The Rough Riders" but reading Morris' book started my whole TR obsession.
Have not yet read "The Rough Riders" but reading Morris' book started my whole TR obsession.
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In response to: Political Hate Speech
In response to: Political Hate Speech
Your angry right-wing rant is interesting and well-written, but it does not persuade me of much. When you refer to the People’s Republic of Massachusetts and accuse lefties of hating America I tend to think you are squandering your believability. I have a vision of you worshipping a plaster bust of Ann Coulter. Give me a break about scolding Obama and Clinton for being at a meeting where Rangel spoke. Tone down your rhetoric so that your thinking might do some good.
I bet your baseball stuff is better than your political stuff.
I bet your baseball stuff is better than your political stuff.
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In response to: Don't fix it - Treat it
In response to: Don't fix it - Treat it
Kind of like making condoms available to HS students isn't it? One advantage to society is that it might reduce the stealing and killing to get monet to buy illegal drug praraphanalia.
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In response to: A Private Matter: Getting The Rules Straight
In response to: A Private Matter: Getting The Rules Straight
by Bob Kall in Op Ed News:
Osama!! I'm Shocked. They're Tracking Our Financial Transactions! Thank Allah the New York Times Leaked This Surprising News or We wouldn't have known.
Osama!! I'm Shocked. They're Tracking Our Financial Transactions! Thank Allah the New York Times Leaked This Surprising News or We wouldn't have known.
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In response to: A Private Matter: Getting The Rules Straight
In response to: A Private Matter: Getting The Rules Straight
We hear talk about "Michael Moore Democrats" who seem detestable to me. But we do not hear talk about "Ann Coulter Republicans" who seem equally destestable to me. Are we giving some Republicans a pass on this? What thinketh John McCain? Bill Frist? Tony Snow?
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In response to: A Private Matter: Getting The Rules Straight
In response to: A Private Matter: Getting The Rules Straight
I watched Ann Coulter on MSNBC last nite. She, of course, would like to burn down the NYT. Strange how she who has been a creature of the first amendment doesn't think it applies here. Government snooping is a cancer, no matter how man wars we are simultaneously fighting. These guys are members of the gang who couldn't shoot straight.
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In response to: Are Cape Cod Men wimps?
In response to: Are Cape Cod Men wimps?
It's all about the signals you transmit. The way you carry yourself, confidence, mental acuity, agressiveness. Different men want different versions of all this. I think confidence is the most important, but it must be subtle. Monpo, you are right on the money.
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In response to: Swashbucklers School at Cape Cod Maritime Museum
In response to: Swashbucklers School at Cape Cod Maritime Museum
Nothing in the announcement tells me how to get to the Museum, where it is, how long has it been around, etc.
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In response to: Rep. Perry urges strong turnout at support the troops rally
In response to: Rep. Perry urges strong turnout at support the troops rally
I support the troops, but I suspect that this thing will be peopled by those who are mad as hell at folks who don't like Bush or think it is time to dump the quagmire. I won't be going.
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In response to: What is a single female to do?
In response to: What is a single female to do?
I raised four daughters and a son, now thirty-ish. They always said Cape Cod is an awful place to be young and single. That always surprised me, but I think they meant 25-ish, not 20-ish.
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In response to: Summer Arrives!!!
In response to: Summer Arrives!!!
And the longest day of the year is tomorrow. How can it get any better?
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In response to: Turner reaction hot in Harwich, more
In response to: Turner reaction hot in Harwich, more
This story about the principal and the OUI is horrid of course, but it amazes me how any politician can throw stones at a sinner who could be almost any one of us. Give me a break!
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In response to: When I'm 64
In response to: When I'm 64
That's how old I was when the girl on the elevator said, "What time is it sir?"
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In response to: My NPR/PBS Soapbox
In response to: My NPR/PBS Soapbox
You've got to keep your eye on these guys all the time. They probably think God says it is O.K. These ultra conservative types are like Nixon's people years ago. They would assume the "silent majority" was with them whatever that might mean. Keep your eye on them and let Washington know you are watching.
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In response to: Profiles in tax avoidance
In response to: Profiles in tax avoidance
Strikes me as kind of unfair if tax avoidance stratgies that are legal are seen as campaign liabilities. The bad part of this story is that the guy is so rich that he can duck $23,000 in taxes. What is that to him? Chicken feed?
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In response to: Corporal Punishment
In response to: Corporal Punishment
I remember Beverly in grade 3. She would not put on her coat and the sub teacher took her out in the coat room and beat the living hell out of her. I can still hear her hysterical screams. Irrational kid beaters are not limited to stern old nuns.
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In response to: Affordable Housing Crisis: Learn From Rhode Island?s Mistakes, A Study In How To Do It Wrong!
In response to: Affordable Housing Crisis: Learn From Rhode Island?s Mistakes, A Study In How To Do It Wrong!
Four of my five adult children, in their thirties, live on the Cape and have mortgages. They give it all to their mortgages, both have to work, kids are farmed out. To add insult to injury, some of the stupid school committees down here will let your child go to kindergarten all day if you can come up with 2 or 3 thousand extra dollars. Otherwise, the public schools give your kid a half day of kindergarten only. What is really outrageous about this is that I don’t think anyone even sees this as a problem! These young families with tiny houses and rusty cars are compelled because of competition to pay double their property taxes so their kids can go to kindergarten like everyone else. I can’t believe this has been allowed to happen. There seems to be not many people with consciences in public elected positions. We all experience the lack of people around here to take care of our needs. Need a dump run or a carpenter? Good luck. Finding tradesmen and professionals down here is like finding someone to insure your car. But at least we have the lowest property taxes in the state. I wonder why?
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In response to: ... my Tims get to feeling like Nike Airs on me
In response to: ... my Tims get to feeling like Nike Airs on me
I'd love to hear your thoughts on fast baseball players. Are Jeter and A-Rod considered fast? They sure are charismatic.
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In response to: A Golden Light in the Sky
In response to: A Golden Light in the Sky
Maybe you should tell us where we can go to see these flowers and smell them. Unless, of course, you and WB can figure out a way to get aromas on-line.
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In response to: A last hurrah for the Union...for a few.
In response to: A last hurrah for the Union...for a few.
Kids need to understand this sacrifice. That is why Massachusetts law mandates a Memorial Day program of some type in every school each year. This is a very high minded thing...the highest.
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In response to: Snatching Defeat from the jaws of Victory, & vice versa
In response to: Snatching Defeat from the jaws of Victory, & vice versa
Whittaker: I have heard that Oscar Wilde quote attributed also to Samuel Johnson. Do you know anything more about the quote? (i.e.: citations, ec.)
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In response to: Frightening injuries prompt move away from aluminum bats
In response to: Frightening injuries prompt move away from aluminum bats
I would think that science could settle this debate once and for all. How fast does the ball come off the wood4en bat vs. the aluminum bat?
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In response to: Friday's Flowers, Part 2
In response to: Friday's Flowers, Part 2
These are great pictures and I enjoy them.
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In response to: Snatching Defeat from the jaws of Victory, & vice versa
In response to: Snatching Defeat from the jaws of Victory, & vice versa
Read Frank Rich in today's NYT for a peek at the ridiculous anti-gay marriage thing.
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In response to: The Best Fried Clams on Cape Cod
In response to: The Best Fried Clams on Cape Cod
Captain Frosty's on 6A in Dennis, near the Yarmouth line.
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In response to: Net Neutrality
In response to: Net Neutrality
If you want to read two good commentaries on net neutrality, both sides of the issue, they appear on the June 10 home page of CNN.
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In response to: Herald columnist fairly swoons overDeval Patrick
In response to: Herald columnist fairly swoons overDeval Patrick
Voter A
Maybe. I feel uneasy, maybe its in the astrology. There is a fine line between a great biography and a self serving one.
Maybe. I feel uneasy, maybe its in the astrology. There is a fine line between a great biography and a self serving one.
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In response to: Herald columnist fairly swoons overDeval Patrick
In response to: Herald columnist fairly swoons overDeval Patrick
Something doesn't do it for me regarding Deval. Perhaps it is that only millionaires need apply to be governor of Massachusetts. Perhaps it is his Abe Lincoln born in a log cabin stuff. Beware.
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In response to: "Quousque tandem abutere?"
In response to: "Quousque tandem abutere?"
Father's Day is June 18, not June 11.
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In response to: A paranoid AG is a pitiful thing to behold
In response to: A paranoid AG is a pitiful thing to behold
Dear Voter A Oracle:
Millionaires can't relate to my problems. I can't take the blathering business man is a success logic either.
Millionaires can't relate to my problems. I can't take the blathering business man is a success logic either.
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In response to: A paranoid AG is a pitiful thing to behold
In response to: A paranoid AG is a pitiful thing to behold
Just watched speeches by the three Democrat contenders. I am tired of electing millionaires to public office. Reilly will do a good job.
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In response to: The Da Vinci Code Madness
In response to: The Da Vinci Code Madness
Religious bigotry runs deep. Look at some of Islam's views of the entire West, to say nothing of the Catholic Church. It is what was behind the Crusades and the Holocaust.
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In response to: The Da Vinci Code Madness
In response to: The Da Vinci Code Madness
I think it is hard to put a rational or intellectual framework over what is fundamentally the gift of faith.
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In response to: The Da Vinci Code Madness
In response to: The Da Vinci Code Madness
Could you move away from your parents and adopt new ones? Same thing. I just couldn't. You sound really cross at us Catholics.
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In response to: The Da Vinci Code Madness
In response to: The Da Vinci Code Madness
I probably have many problems with the Catholic Church but would sooner cut off my right arm than leave it. That is a very interesting issue. We probably need to think and write about it. There is great foolishness in the church but some of us buy all the essential stuff.
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In response to: Chewing Up All Your Data
In response to: Chewing Up All Your Data
Capemom:
Loved the passion in your message. LOL. You obviously speak from experience.
Loved the passion in your message. LOL. You obviously speak from experience.
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In response to: Bill Delahunt; modern mugwump
In response to: Bill Delahunt; modern mugwump
I loved and will use often your definition of "mugwump" I knew there was a word out there for fence sitter. Your web citation also fills in the historical spaces.
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In response to: Memorial Day Meditation
In response to: Memorial Day Meditation
Stilgar:
Good point. Unfortunately there is never unanimity on what is a just war. The dead heroes don't have the luxury to wonder about this.
Good point. Unfortunately there is never unanimity on what is a just war. The dead heroes don't have the luxury to wonder about this.
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In response to: Bonnie's back !
In response to: Bonnie's back !
The Dennis Police station is really crowded. It is not a jail they are building...much more is involved in public safety than a jail. This project has been one of how to do things the right way. This space is overdue; it has been successful in part due to the efforts of a brilliant chief. I do hope, however,that they will not erect punishment stocks at the front of the new station!
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In response to: What's Your I.Q.?
In response to: What's Your I.Q.?
A big problem is what is 10th grade knowledhe? Of course we want them to know things, but who decides, and how do we know they are right? I know 13 year old boys who will flunk biology but can dress a deer in the forest with great skill. One person's 10th grade knowledge is another person's illiteracy. I am just saying that it is a hard nut to crack...not bad or dumb...just a hard one.
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In response to: What's Your I.Q.?
In response to: What's Your I.Q.?
McFly: I guess you are right. These things do a lot of damage.
Capemom: I don't know about having kids, but I think getting old shaves off points.
Winegurl: I used to think that having a high IQ was the greatest gift around. With passing years, I know it is a good thing but not the greatest gift.
Capemom: I don't know about having kids, but I think getting old shaves off points.
Winegurl: I used to think that having a high IQ was the greatest gift around. With passing years, I know it is a good thing but not the greatest gift.
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In response to: Pam, my secretary, turned to me and asked...
In response to: Pam, my secretary, turned to me and asked...
I lay in a hospital bed near death as I recovered from surgery that would keep me hospitalized another six months. I was in and out of coma and the 9/11 attack seemed surreal…but so did my entire life in those days. I have this image in my head of giant chains hanging from the sky, dangling to the ground, anchored in a cloud or something. I have tried to think a lot of why I thought of that picture. I think it said that the world had been blown out of the sky and all that was left were chains that used to hold it. These were morbid days.
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In response to: Cape Cod Times: Letter to the Editor from 05/04/06
In response to: Cape Cod Times: Letter to the Editor from 05/04/06
Too many Republicans are wannabee revolutionaries. That's why they hate George Bush who freezes to the center.
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In response to: The Immorality of Marketing Baby Formula
In response to: The Immorality of Marketing Baby Formula
I agree with you, Matt. Corporate bribery comes in many forms. It is the subtle things like this that we must keep our eye on.
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In response to: Mission Accomplished
In response to: Mission Accomplished
I read somewhere that the sailors on the ship voted to have the sign and they contracted out to a private sign maker to have it done.
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In response to: Howie Carr back on Cape for another book signing
In response to: Howie Carr back on Cape for another book signing
Is his book amounting to anything? I heard it was a tabloid kind of thing.
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In response to: Well, here I am
In response to: Well, here I am
Welcome to the Cape, Chuck. I have been here 23 years and have grown to love it, although it took awhile at first. One thing I love is the month of May, the daffodil month, the greenest month of them all. Get ready for this summer. Everyone you ever knew could be visiting you this summer.
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In response to: In Praise of my Father: 50 Years as a Pastor
In response to: In Praise of my Father: 50 Years as a Pastor
A great inspirational story about your Dad. There are some wonderful pastors in this country and we need more tributes to these selfless people who do so much good and give themself to everyone.
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In response to: In Praise of my Father: 50 Years as a Pastor
In response to: In Praise of my Father: 50 Years as a Pastor
A great inspirational story about your Dad. There are some wonderful pastors in this country and we need more tributes to these selfless people who do so much good and give themself to everyone.
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In response to: New Wareham High School Principal named
In response to: New Wareham High School Principal named
Congratulations to Patrick Clark for entering one of the hardest yet most rewarding jobs in the world. Today's American high school principalship is a surprise a minute but an incredible force to do good.
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In response to: Welcome to Matt's Blog
In response to: Welcome to Matt's Blog
Welcome aboard, Matt. I look forward to reading your stuff.
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In response to: Avoiding The Deadly Sin Of Greed
In response to: Avoiding The Deadly Sin Of Greed
The religious spark is what it takes, much more than money, power or greed. Whether Christian, Jew or Moslem, the religious spark is what lifts us up. No wonder we have been killing each other over these issues for centuries. Everybody want to be on their back holding things up. Very few can do it.
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In response to: No Soup for You!
In response to: No Soup for You!
Agreed. And in my experience it is often the very young employees who do this...as if they have not learned yet about the importance of cutomer service. When retail clerks don't give you their eyes I feel like they are telling me to go to hell.
In response to: Hundreds attend wake for Cape attorney Patrick Butler