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Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Cape Light Compact and Con Edison Solutions Announce Electricity Prices
In response to: Cape Light Compact and Con Edison Solutions Announce Electricity Prices
Then its on the Dominion I go.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Coming soon to a bookstore near you ...
In response to: Coming soon to a bookstore near you ...
All I can say is that if Jim Gordon didn't know that the likes of Ted Kennedy and the Oyster Harbor crowd wouldn't fight him on this project, Gordon must be retarded.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Wake up and smell the taxes, Cape Codders
In response to: Wake up and smell the taxes, Cape Codders
Is there any question as to what Deval is going to do? Really, if you have no idea you must live in a vacuum, minus someone to veto all the spending the legislature puts on the table, plus the few spending ideas Deval has proposed, and reducing the property tax there are only two options, raise taxes or go broke.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Should The Town Of Yarmouth Consider Privatizing The Ambulance Service?
In response to: Should The Town Of Yarmouth Consider Privatizing The Ambulance Service?
Dr. Know the word around town is that almost all of it is from call backs. Contrary to wahhmbulance from what I hear, the town could cut the OT budget by large amounts without any reduction in coverage by just allowing one of the other two fire stations to cover when one is short. As of now and contrary to common sense they hire guys on overtime, even though there may be 5 guys at another station playing Donkey Kong.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Wake up and smell the taxes, Cape Codders
In response to: Wake up and smell the taxes, Cape Codders
Consider this; the state has already borrowed 900 million dollars this fiscal year to cover its budget. For all of you in the dark the fiscal year starts July 1, so in the last 6 months the state has overspent by close to a billion dollars.
Romney has cut 425 million from the budget in the last month in an attempt to keep the budget balanced and we still need 600 million to cover the budget for this month.
Granted the lion share of tax revenue comes in on or around April 15th so we may still have a balanced budget, but after yesterdays meeting it appears that more people were asking what the government could do for them instead of the other way around.
Don’t blame me I voted for Muffy!
Romney has cut 425 million from the budget in the last month in an attempt to keep the budget balanced and we still need 600 million to cover the budget for this month.
Granted the lion share of tax revenue comes in on or around April 15th so we may still have a balanced budget, but after yesterdays meeting it appears that more people were asking what the government could do for them instead of the other way around.
Don’t blame me I voted for Muffy!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Cape Light Compact and Con Edison Solutions Announce Electricity Prices
In response to: Cape Light Compact and Con Edison Solutions Announce Electricity Prices
I did some research and NSTAR has proposed a rate increase of 2-5% but it has not yet been approved. It's still works out to be cheaper than Cape Light, however.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Cape Light Compact and Con Edison Solutions Announce Electricity Prices
In response to: Cape Light Compact and Con Edison Solutions Announce Electricity Prices
NSTAR rates ending December 2006 are still 1.191 cents lower per kwh. The Dec-July rates have not been announced yet but if they also go down 10% the difference will be 2.244 cents per kwh.
For a person such as myself that usually uses 750-1000 kwh per month the savings is $16.83 - $22.44 per month, enough to remain with NSTAR as my supplier.
In short we are stilling being robbed by the powers at Cape Light that refuse to get Cape residents the best price.
For a person such as myself that usually uses 750-1000 kwh per month the savings is $16.83 - $22.44 per month, enough to remain with NSTAR as my supplier.
In short we are stilling being robbed by the powers at Cape Light that refuse to get Cape residents the best price.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Should The Town Of Yarmouth Consider Privatizing The Ambulance Service?
In response to: Should The Town Of Yarmouth Consider Privatizing The Ambulance Service?
I am not saying it's a good idea or realistic but since 80% of the calls are for EMT's not fire a call fire fighter force could save the town money.
It's not like the town has house fires weekly, or even monthly.
It's not like the town has house fires weekly, or even monthly.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Should The Town Of Yarmouth Consider Privatizing The Ambulance Service?
In response to: Should The Town Of Yarmouth Consider Privatizing The Ambulance Service?
Without the ambulance service we could essentially use a call fire department couldn't we?
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Should The Town Of Yarmouth Consider Privatizing The Ambulance Service?
In response to: Should The Town Of Yarmouth Consider Privatizing The Ambulance Service?
I guess we know who the Yarmouth firefighters are, see most of the above.
Does anyone have any proof that private companies are not as good as Town employees because most of Boston ambulance service is provided by private companies and I have never heard of any lack of service and Boston is much larger than Yarmouth, by a mile.
Does anyone have any proof that private companies are not as good as Town employees because most of Boston ambulance service is provided by private companies and I have never heard of any lack of service and Boston is much larger than Yarmouth, by a mile.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: RIP: Hold The Presses! In Lieu Of Flower, Please Send Contributions
In response to: RIP: Hold The Presses! In Lieu Of Flower, Please Send Contributions
19% is much better than what the oil companies earn, wheres the outrage?
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Get Involved in the New Administration
In response to: Get Involved in the New Administration
Yea like I said, maybe I am wrong, I highly doubt it but only time will tell.
By the way the Globe is reporting that the State is borrowing 600 million to cover its bills this month, including the 300 million from last month, they have borrowed 900 million this fiscal year.
By the way the Globe is reporting that the State is borrowing 600 million to cover its bills this month, including the 300 million from last month, they have borrowed 900 million this fiscal year.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Charges against Worthington juror dropped; Four injured in Mashpee head-on; First snow enough to slicken roads
In response to: Charges against Worthington juror dropped; Four injured in Mashpee head-on; First snow enough to slicken roads
I am always amazed to see snow on the ground and idiots passing me as if they were late for their own funeral.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Get Involved in the New Administration
In response to: Get Involved in the New Administration
I am not crying,, the people spoke loud and clear. You should go spend some time at the State House and see how things work because what Mr. Patrick is doing may sound nice and look wonderful but it means very little.
Maybe I am wrong, maybe some how Deval will be able to weaken the strangle hold that the Senate President and House Speaker have on state government, but they won't go down without a fight and they control all the money.
Maybe I am wrong, maybe some how Deval will be able to weaken the strangle hold that the Senate President and House Speaker have on state government, but they won't go down without a fight and they control all the money.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: SAT Scores Becoming Less Important
In response to: SAT Scores Becoming Less Important
It's been a few years since I was in college, SAT's were somewhat of a necessity to get in but I understand that scores didn't mean much. Many, many people that had higher SAT scores than I failed out after a year or two, for many reasons, the biggest being maturity, the second being work ethic.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Get Involved in the New Administration
In response to: Get Involved in the New Administration
Are Sal DiMassi and Bob Travaglini going to be there because what Mr. Patrick has to realize is that they run the state, not the Governor or the people.
From what I hear on the state house things should get real interesting when Patrick takes office, especially if he thinks working together is part of the process.
From what I hear on the state house things should get real interesting when Patrick takes office, especially if he thinks working together is part of the process.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: In like a lamb... out like a kitten
In response to: In like a lamb... out like a kitten
I wish my homeowners insurance bill came in with a wimper. It hit more like a punch to the privates.
Maybe we can lay off all the hysteria for next year and save us all some money.
Maybe we can lay off all the hysteria for next year and save us all some money.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: SAT Scores Becoming Less Important
In response to: SAT Scores Becoming Less Important
While the liberal arts are useful for general knowledge and a well rounded education, let's face it if I am going to spend 15-50 thousand a year on a school my kids won't be studying liberal arts.
How many engineering, business, math, and technology colleges are eliminating SAT's? The fact is the best jobs in the future will be based heavily on these skills, not poetry.
I don’t necessarily feel that SAT’s are the end all and be all but a kid that score 600 in math on his SAT’s is going to have a real hard time with chemical engineering or some other advanced science or technology based major. It makes perfectly good sense for a college that doesn’t offer high math or science to scrap the SAT, it remains and will remain for colleges looking for the techno geeks of the future.
How many engineering, business, math, and technology colleges are eliminating SAT's? The fact is the best jobs in the future will be based heavily on these skills, not poetry.
I don’t necessarily feel that SAT’s are the end all and be all but a kid that score 600 in math on his SAT’s is going to have a real hard time with chemical engineering or some other advanced science or technology based major. It makes perfectly good sense for a college that doesn’t offer high math or science to scrap the SAT, it remains and will remain for colleges looking for the techno geeks of the future.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Delahunt and Kennedy love Venezuela's Chavez
In response to: Delahunt and Kennedy love Venezuela's Chavez
That proves it then, Moonbats have emigrated to South America.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Delahunt and Kennedy love Venezuela's Chavez
In response to: Delahunt and Kennedy love Venezuela's Chavez
The poverty issue is interesting because I have been to Venezuela. To say Hugo Chavez cares about helping our poor or low income people who live in multi-family homes, driving old cars, and watching cable TV is a joke. He is not interested in helping the poor, if he was he would help his own first. I honestly, don’t think it’s a good idea to be involved with this man.
The poor in Venezuela literally live in cities of shacks constructed of plywood and sheets of metal found in the streets. The link below shows an example of what I mean.
http://www.knology.net/~theburkes/2004/01Venezuela.htm
The poor in Venezuela literally live in cities of shacks constructed of plywood and sheets of metal found in the streets. The link below shows an example of what I mean.
http://www.knology.net/~theburkes/2004/01Venezuela.htm
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Carr, Fenn, Nickerson, Norcross, Silbert, Wolf named by Patrick
In response to: Carr, Fenn, Nickerson, Norcross, Silbert, Wolf named by Patrick
Since we are on the topic of the wind farm and hurricane season is finally over, I am pointing out that despite Al Gore's apocalyptic movie and the global warming scare mongers, this years hurricane season was the quietest in a decade.
http://www.tbo.com/news/metro/MGBHKNBE0VE.html
Thanks for all the hype and hysteria that was used to boost the wind farm project, along with home insurance policies. You have successfully made Cape Cod more unaffordable to even more people.
http://www.tbo.com/news/metro/MGBHKNBE0VE.html
Thanks for all the hype and hysteria that was used to boost the wind farm project, along with home insurance policies. You have successfully made Cape Cod more unaffordable to even more people.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Carr, Fenn, Nickerson, Norcross, Silbert, Wolf named by Patrick
In response to: Carr, Fenn, Nickerson, Norcross, Silbert, Wolf named by Patrick
Maybe he is hiring the best people for the jobs, maybe the lied to everyone about his position on the wind farm. He wouldn't be the first politician to lie or say anything to get elected.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Protecting the Constitution
In response to: Protecting the Constitution
It's ironic that a state legislator thinks he is protecting the constiution by refusing to follow it.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Protecting the Constitution
In response to: Protecting the Constitution
The claim that we are putting discrimination in the Constitution is not true. Marriage itself grants no specific rights, civil or otherwise. It is the state that grants certain protections and rules to married couples for what was at one time to ensure the protecting and upbringing of children.
Anyone getting married for the purpose of rights is perverting the entire institution.
In fact most married men would argue that they actually lose their rights when they are married.
Anyone getting married for the purpose of rights is perverting the entire institution.
In fact most married men would argue that they actually lose their rights when they are married.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Protecting the Constitution
In response to: Protecting the Constitution
Since nobody knows what the vote would be if the people were allowed to amend the state constitution, I think it is much worse for the legislature to ignore the constitution and refuse to vote on the issue.
Regardless about how you feel about marriage it sets a very bad president, a president that reeks of tyranny.
When the people are no longer free to bring grievances and redress their government we are no longer free.
Although Rep. Patrick may feel what is doing is noble, I feel what he is doing is un-American.
Regardless about how you feel about marriage it sets a very bad president, a president that reeks of tyranny.
When the people are no longer free to bring grievances and redress their government we are no longer free.
Although Rep. Patrick may feel what is doing is noble, I feel what he is doing is un-American.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: The Theocons: Secular America under Siege
In response to: The Theocons: Secular America under Siege
Just make sure you use the phrase Merry Christmas a few times this holiday season.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: November 7 election may be the last act of a democratic state in the United States of America.
In response to: November 7 election may be the last act of a democratic state in the United States of America.
It is troubling that the legislature is stopping a constitutional amendment by not voting on it. It kind of eliminates the entire ballot initiative and eliminates the people’s ability to act upon government.
Knowing what I know about the SJC they will not let this stand. They are reducing the people’s rights with a bad president and acting in a tyrannical way which is exactly the opposite from ever decision the SJC has made expanding the rights of the people.
I am not so sure Peter is correct in his solution, a vote is not what gay advocates want, nor do I think the SJC would stop a settled decision. On the other hand I do think the SJC would be bold enough to rule that the legislative session never ends until a vote occurs.
Knowing what I know about the SJC they will not let this stand. They are reducing the people’s rights with a bad president and acting in a tyrannical way which is exactly the opposite from ever decision the SJC has made expanding the rights of the people.
I am not so sure Peter is correct in his solution, a vote is not what gay advocates want, nor do I think the SJC would stop a settled decision. On the other hand I do think the SJC would be bold enough to rule that the legislative session never ends until a vote occurs.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: The Theocons: Secular America under Siege
In response to: The Theocons: Secular America under Siege
While we are on the subject of religion.
The vile person shall be no more called liberal, nor the churl said to be bountiful. 6. For the vile person will speak villainy, and his heart will work iniquity, to practice hypocrisy, and to utter error against the LORD, to make empty the soul of the hungry, and he will cause the drink of the thirsty to fail 7. The instruments also of the churl are evil: he deviseth wicked devices to destroy the poor with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right. 8. But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand.
Isaiah 32:5-8
The vile person shall be no more called liberal, nor the churl said to be bountiful. 6. For the vile person will speak villainy, and his heart will work iniquity, to practice hypocrisy, and to utter error against the LORD, to make empty the soul of the hungry, and he will cause the drink of the thirsty to fail 7. The instruments also of the churl are evil: he deviseth wicked devices to destroy the poor with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right. 8. But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand.
Isaiah 32:5-8
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Democrats and Taxes
In response to: Democrats and Taxes
I am confident that GW will veto any tax increase and either way it would be very hard to pass the Senate. As with every vote the Democrats will try and muster they will fall short of the 60 votes needed for passage.
I am much more concerned with the Democrats in Massachusetts. Given Devals spending ideas, and all the promises he made to everyone we are either heading for a tax increase or bankruptcy. I think we will see 6% before long, within the next three years.
I am much more concerned with the Democrats in Massachusetts. Given Devals spending ideas, and all the promises he made to everyone we are either heading for a tax increase or bankruptcy. I think we will see 6% before long, within the next three years.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Journalists and Bloggers Can Coexist
In response to: Journalists and Bloggers Can Coexist
Molly Ivans a Journalist? She writes opinions based editorials in her column.
The interesting thing about that is, so do most bloggers, but we won't get a Pulitzer for it.
Does this mean that Howie Carr is also a journalist because I have always read his column for the entertainment value?
The interesting thing about that is, so do most bloggers, but we won't get a Pulitzer for it.
Does this mean that Howie Carr is also a journalist because I have always read his column for the entertainment value?
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Ramping Up for 2008
In response to: Ramping Up for 2008
I think there is a big difference between voting on something that you know they other party will never allow and since you don't have the votes ever get passed and voting on something with the real possibility of it passing because your party may now control both houses.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Ramping Up for 2008
In response to: Ramping Up for 2008
I think what is more important is what Democrats do with their new found majority. Will there be an immediate withdrawal from Iraq? What will the ramifications be either way? How will the Dems in the Senate deal with the fact that they do not have 60 votes to pass their agenda?
On the state level will we be bankrupt in 3 years? How high will taxes go? How many more people will flee the state?
On the state level will we be bankrupt in 3 years? How high will taxes go? How many more people will flee the state?
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: A Call for Senator Kerry's Resignation!!!
In response to: A Call for Senator Kerry's Resignation!!!
Well Cape Cod Guy you guy your wish, now lets see what the Dems do, talk is cheap.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: More Election Analysis- The Governor's Race
In response to: More Election Analysis- The Governor's Race
Based on all the promises Deval made to the unions and his own policy projects and promises he made to the voters either there will me some very disappointed people in the state or taxes will be raised.
Anyone want to guess which will happen first?
Anyone want to guess which will happen first?
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: A Trip to the Registry
In response to: A Trip to the Registry
And yet we allow the same government to educate our children.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Cape Cod helps the Democrats sweep the state
In response to: Cape Cod helps the Democrats sweep the state
None of this really matters, Ted Kennedy was just re-elected and the Dems now control the Senate.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Cape Cod helps the Democrats sweep the state
In response to: Cape Cod helps the Democrats sweep the state
The fact still remains that the towns with the greatest visual impact from the wind farm went for Healey, Mashpee, Barnstable and Yarmouth.
Also going for Healey were Sandwich and Bourne. All of these towns combined have a larger number of residents than the towns that went for Patrick, so how you get your 80% number is beyond me. I think you made it up.
Personally I don't think it will ever happen, not as long as Ted Kennedy is still alive.
Also going for Healey were Sandwich and Bourne. All of these towns combined have a larger number of residents than the towns that went for Patrick, so how you get your 80% number is beyond me. I think you made it up.
Personally I don't think it will ever happen, not as long as Ted Kennedy is still alive.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Cape Cod helps the Democrats sweep the state
In response to: Cape Cod helps the Democrats sweep the state
I don't think that republicans even supported republicans and for good reason, they spent money like it grew on trees.
Now lets see what the Dems can do that will be different, the time for talk is over, they have to act.
Now lets see what the Dems can do that will be different, the time for talk is over, they have to act.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Cape Cod helps the Democrats sweep the state
In response to: Cape Cod helps the Democrats sweep the state
The three towns on the Cape that will have the best view of your wind farm all voted for Healey? Coincidence?
Despite all the BS that has come from this website about the wind farm I don't think it mattered or played a role at all.
Despite all the BS that has come from this website about the wind farm I don't think it mattered or played a role at all.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: So What Would Constitute a Blowout?
In response to: So What Would Constitute a Blowout?
Well last night was a complete blowout the only thing worth noting was that three Cape towns that will have a direct view of the windfarm, Mashpee, Barnstable and Yarmouth all voted for Healey.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: So What Would Constitute a Blowout?
In response to: So What Would Constitute a Blowout?
I think the bigger question is if Kerry Healey loses tonight will she run for Senate against John (I hate America) Kerry?
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: So What Would Constitute a Blowout?
In response to: So What Would Constitute a Blowout?
The other day he said he would file legislation to hire 1000 police officers at the cost of 85 million dollars.
How do I get one of those $85,000 police jobs is my question?
How do I get one of those $85,000 police jobs is my question?
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Various Musings
In response to: Various Musings
Cleon voted against a resolution calling on the US Congress to keep God in the Pledge of Allegiance, period. I have read the reason he gives for his vote and it is unacceptable for the reasons I listed above.
The only school committee that matters to me is the D-Y school committee. What the rest of them do or vote for in the rest of the state doesn’t matter in the 1st Barnstable District.
The only school committee that matters to me is the D-Y school committee. What the rest of them do or vote for in the rest of the state doesn’t matter in the 1st Barnstable District.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Various Musings
In response to: Various Musings
His voting record is what it is and he did vote in this manner. I disagree with his excuse for voting the way he did since clearly every citizen has the right to petition their government, including legislative bodies.
So either Cleon doesn't completely understand how our government works or he wants to remove God from the pledge of allegiance. Either way he does not represent my views or opinions of how I should be represented.
So either Cleon doesn't completely understand how our government works or he wants to remove God from the pledge of allegiance. Either way he does not represent my views or opinions of how I should be represented.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Various Musings
In response to: Various Musings
The way I see it is that Dick Neitz was crying foul over Cleons voting record and points it out time and time again because it is germane to the election.
Cleon Turner voted AGAINST even considering a vote on the income tax rollback to 5%.
Cleon Turner voted FOR the retroactive capital gains tax several times.
Cleon Turner voted FOR giving in-state tuition to state colleges to illegal aliens.
Cleon Turner voted AGAINST a bill to promote mid-summer business by eliminating the state sales tax for one weekend a year!
Cleon Turner voted FOR a new 5-7% payroll tax on businesses with 10 or more employees.
Cleon Turner voted FOR the removal of the words “under God” from the Pledge of Allegiance.
No Wonder Cleon has unprecedented support from the almost exclusive Democrat Legislature!
Cleon Turner voted AGAINST even considering a vote on the income tax rollback to 5%.
Cleon Turner voted FOR the retroactive capital gains tax several times.
Cleon Turner voted FOR giving in-state tuition to state colleges to illegal aliens.
Cleon Turner voted AGAINST a bill to promote mid-summer business by eliminating the state sales tax for one weekend a year!
Cleon Turner voted FOR a new 5-7% payroll tax on businesses with 10 or more employees.
Cleon Turner voted FOR the removal of the words “under God” from the Pledge of Allegiance.
No Wonder Cleon has unprecedented support from the almost exclusive Democrat Legislature!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: A Call for Senator Kerry's Resignation!!!
In response to: A Call for Senator Kerry's Resignation!!!
AAll of the hijackers came into this country trained themselves and planned the 9-11 attack under Clinton. The fact that they pulled it of under GW is irrelevant.
The Cole was one attack in the 90's what about:
NYC, World Trade Center, 1993
Karachi, Pakistan, U.S. Consulate, 1995
Oklahoma City, 1995
Centenary Park in Atlanta, Georgia 1996
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, Khobar Towers, 1996
Karachi, Pakistan, 1997
Nairobi, Kenya US Embassy 1998
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania US Embassy, 1998
I am willing to bet the laundry list above would be twice as long had Al Gore or John Kerry been elected. I know it would be!
The Cole was one attack in the 90's what about:
NYC, World Trade Center, 1993
Karachi, Pakistan, U.S. Consulate, 1995
Oklahoma City, 1995
Centenary Park in Atlanta, Georgia 1996
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, Khobar Towers, 1996
Karachi, Pakistan, 1997
Nairobi, Kenya US Embassy 1998
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania US Embassy, 1998
I am willing to bet the laundry list above would be twice as long had Al Gore or John Kerry been elected. I know it would be!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: A Call for Senator Kerry's Resignation!!!
In response to: A Call for Senator Kerry's Resignation!!!
How many innocent American lives have been saved because of the actions taken in Iraq and other places?
It's hard to measure something that hasn't happened.
Consider that Americans were attacked numerous time leading up to and including 9-11, NOTHING has happened since and you can be sure it not coincidence and that John Kerry and the rest of the Democrat party had nothing to do with it.
Amazingly every single American that has gone to the Middle East with the exception of a very small few have done so knowing the risks and done so with honor. What a gigantic disparity there is between the American liberal, and the American soldier. They are opposites yet the liberal cannot survive without the soldier. I bet most American soldiers would love to live in a world with out the American liberals, imagine how many soldiers’ lives would be saved.
It's hard to measure something that hasn't happened.
Consider that Americans were attacked numerous time leading up to and including 9-11, NOTHING has happened since and you can be sure it not coincidence and that John Kerry and the rest of the Democrat party had nothing to do with it.
Amazingly every single American that has gone to the Middle East with the exception of a very small few have done so knowing the risks and done so with honor. What a gigantic disparity there is between the American liberal, and the American soldier. They are opposites yet the liberal cannot survive without the soldier. I bet most American soldiers would love to live in a world with out the American liberals, imagine how many soldiers’ lives would be saved.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Son of Cape Cod
In response to: Son of Cape Cod
Well said and if the voters actually want a working man that knows what hard work and hard times are like, Aaron is clearly that man.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: A Call for Senator Kerry's Resignation!!!
In response to: A Call for Senator Kerry's Resignation!!!
This is the man that could have been President.
Boy am I glad I am not Democrat, GW has his issues but John Kerry is a real moron.
Boy am I glad I am not Democrat, GW has his issues but John Kerry is a real moron.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Various Musings
In response to: Various Musings
Actually Rant I would be considered a moderate in most of the country it' only here in Massachusetts, home of John, call the troops dumb, Kerry and Ted, the drunken killer, Kennedy do I seem like an extremist.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Various Musings
In response to: Various Musings
Really, and Cleons claim of 10 million dollars for regional schools isn't inaccurate in how it relates to Dennis and Yarmouth? It sounds great but it rings hollow!
You have no idea what you are talking about here Rant, you are just supporting a democrat because they are a democrat. Cleon is my State Rep and he does not represent the wants and needs of the majority of voters in his district.
You have no idea what you are talking about here Rant, you are just supporting a democrat because they are a democrat. Cleon is my State Rep and he does not represent the wants and needs of the majority of voters in his district.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Why we support Aaron Maloy
In response to: Why we support Aaron Maloy
I think Shirley left the country after all the hate mail and personal threats she got from the militant supporters of Sarah Peake.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Various Musings
In response to: Various Musings
Cleon Turner didn't do anything for the district. The D-Y district didn't see any boost in state aid from this so called 10 million dollars! If it wasn't for Dick Neitz the D-Y school district would have dissolved, where the heck was Cleon? I am not even sure if Cleon knows the difference between a regional agreement and Chapter 70.
Even though Cleon claims to be a moderate conservative democrat, his voting record clearly proves that his is one of the most liberal representatives in the legislature.
Even though Cleon claims to be a moderate conservative democrat, his voting record clearly proves that his is one of the most liberal representatives in the legislature.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Same Sex Classes
In response to: Same Sex Classes
I can understand at the teenage years, I can remember not being able to walk up to the black board many times, and not because I didn't know the answer.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Why Kyoto is not enough
In response to: Why Kyoto is not enough
It was about time the Cape Cod Today crew came up with another scare story related to global warming.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Yarmouth Leads Cape On Tax Rate-So Far
In response to: Yarmouth Leads Cape On Tax Rate-So Far
Yarmouth has never been or ever was bargain basement, at least in services. Now it appears we may be paying Macy's prices for a Walmart product.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Clinton, Genius? Bush, Dunce?
In response to: Clinton, Genius? Bush, Dunce?
It's a bit arrogant to think you can change the entire planets climate when you can't predict tomorrow’s weather. The Earth is a billion years old, the climate has changed more than a few times, it will change again and there is nothing anyone can do about it.
It may be hard for some people to understand but we are just visitors to this planet, life will go on and someday it will probably go on without the human race.
P.S. I don't listen to Rush so get over it already.
It may be hard for some people to understand but we are just visitors to this planet, life will go on and someday it will probably go on without the human race.
P.S. I don't listen to Rush so get over it already.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Yarmouth Leads Cape On Tax Rate-So Far
In response to: Yarmouth Leads Cape On Tax Rate-So Far
I think the bottom line is that none of the above is true any longer.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Clinton, Genius? Bush, Dunce?
In response to: Clinton, Genius? Bush, Dunce?
See what I mean, name calling.
The media is liberal; just take a look at all of the endorsements by the Cape Cod Time so far, not one conservative. I am not going to get into it but most liberals see Fox News as conservative, maybe they are compared to the rest of the media, but to a conservative they seem even handed.
I think it's fair to say that Clinton is a bright man a pretty stupid bright man.
As for the environment: every light bulb in my house is energy start rated. My thermostats are set to the energy star requirements. I never ask for a bag at checkout and we don't drive big SUV's. Now my reasons may be different that liberals, mostly I have done this to save money.
Global Warming may or may not be happening. The Earth is warmer than it has been over the last 100 years, so it has warmed, but nobody knows if this is normal, abnormal, caused by Co2, sun spots or the natural warming and cooling the Earth goes through every 10,000 years.
It seems pretty dumb to me to accept the findings of people who’s job future depends on their own findings.
The media is liberal; just take a look at all of the endorsements by the Cape Cod Time so far, not one conservative. I am not going to get into it but most liberals see Fox News as conservative, maybe they are compared to the rest of the media, but to a conservative they seem even handed.
I think it's fair to say that Clinton is a bright man a pretty stupid bright man.
As for the environment: every light bulb in my house is energy start rated. My thermostats are set to the energy star requirements. I never ask for a bag at checkout and we don't drive big SUV's. Now my reasons may be different that liberals, mostly I have done this to save money.
Global Warming may or may not be happening. The Earth is warmer than it has been over the last 100 years, so it has warmed, but nobody knows if this is normal, abnormal, caused by Co2, sun spots or the natural warming and cooling the Earth goes through every 10,000 years.
It seems pretty dumb to me to accept the findings of people who’s job future depends on their own findings.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Clinton, Genius? Bush, Dunce?
In response to: Clinton, Genius? Bush, Dunce?
Bush clearly won both elections even the liberal media couldn't prove otherwise after spending millions of their own money.
I am amazed at how easily liberals buy into global warming but refuse to remember actual events.
Don’t confuse liberals with the truth they don’t handle it well. It’s kind of speaking to children about sex, you have to go slow and speak in generalities otherwise they just get confused and call you names.
I am amazed at how easily liberals buy into global warming but refuse to remember actual events.
Don’t confuse liberals with the truth they don’t handle it well. It’s kind of speaking to children about sex, you have to go slow and speak in generalities otherwise they just get confused and call you names.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Yarmouth Leads Cape On Tax Rate-So Far
In response to: Yarmouth Leads Cape On Tax Rate-So Far
Are your freinds retired living on a fixed income?
Just because someone else's taxes are higher somewhere else doesn't mean we should excuse or allow taxes to get higher here.
Just because someone else's taxes are higher somewhere else doesn't mean we should excuse or allow taxes to get higher here.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Yarmouth Leads Cape On Tax Rate-So Far
In response to: Yarmouth Leads Cape On Tax Rate-So Far
My home valuation went up 15% yet home sales and prices are dropping.
Click here to your homes value according to the town. http://data.visionappraisal.com/yarmouthma/(S(zinmzm55bwxxjw55xxzshqm1))/search.aspx
To add insult to injury Yarmouth schools are some of the worst in the state in regards to MCAS scores.
Click here to your homes value according to the town. http://data.visionappraisal.com/yarmouthma/(S(zinmzm55bwxxjw55xxzshqm1))/search.aspx
To add insult to injury Yarmouth schools are some of the worst in the state in regards to MCAS scores.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Kerry, how do you pay for this?
In response to: Kerry, how do you pay for this?
I don't have a candidate, I vote for the person that will hurt me the least. Deval Patrick will hurt me the most.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Kerry, how do you pay for this?
In response to: Kerry, how do you pay for this?
You living in an alternative universe if you think for a moment that will happen, but good luck to you and your pipe dreams.
If Deval does win I hope your still blogging to tell us how well things are going and when our proerty taxes will be going down.
If Deval does win I hope your still blogging to tell us how well things are going and when our proerty taxes will be going down.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Kerry, how do you pay for this?
In response to: Kerry, how do you pay for this?
Saying a Democrat like Deval Patrick can reform Beacon Hill is a bigger joke than I told.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Kerry, how do you pay for this?
In response to: Kerry, how do you pay for this?
What do you call a reformed Democrat?
A Republican!
A Republican!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Getting the School Advantage
In response to: Getting the School Advantage
How does mismanagement trickle down into the classroom, what they don't have enough teachers or aid, class sizes are not large.
You should ask my child if test scores matter if he were to bring home a D on a math test. It matters!
You should ask my child if test scores matter if he were to bring home a D on a math test. It matters!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Kerry, how do you pay for this?
In response to: Kerry, how do you pay for this?
Balboa, at least the minority party at the Federal level can filabuster to stop a bill, here there will be no debate, not unless the 87% majority democrat legislature loses 25-30 seats, whcih is unlikely.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Getting the School Advantage
In response to: Getting the School Advantage
The two Cape High Schools that meet those criteria are Nauset and Sturgis Charter.
Do you see a link between a strong elementary program and a strong high school program? At least in Nausets case this is true.
Do you see a link between a strong elementary program and a strong high school program? At least in Nausets case this is true.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Getting the School Advantage
In response to: Getting the School Advantage
There are some schools on the Cape that meet those criteria. There are 1017 elementary schools in Massachusetts, the cut off to be in the top 25% is #254.
Bournes Otis School, North Falmouth, Osterville, Eastham, Brewster and Orleans all ranked in the top 25% in both English and Math at the 3rd grade level.
http://www.boston.com/education/mcas/scores2006/top_3rd_grade_school_rankings.htm
Bournes Otis School, North Falmouth, Osterville, Eastham, Brewster and Orleans all ranked in the top 25% in both English and Math at the 3rd grade level.
http://www.boston.com/education/mcas/scores2006/top_3rd_grade_school_rankings.htm
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Getting the School Advantage
In response to: Getting the School Advantage
I can understand the picking of the teacher thing; nobody wants a bad teacher especially in the younger grades when the kids are more likely to have one teacher the entire day.
I think they could be more flexible on the Kindergarten age, like it has been said before there is no cookie cutter model for education. It should be up to the principal to decide what kids get a waiver for the Sept. 1 date.
Capemom what is a descent school system? By looking at the MCAS score just released my district, D-Y, for the most part is ranked in the bottom half, and in a few grade the bottom third. It's not a poor district and it's not #1, but that doesn't mean my kids will be going to those schools any time soon either.
I think they could be more flexible on the Kindergarten age, like it has been said before there is no cookie cutter model for education. It should be up to the principal to decide what kids get a waiver for the Sept. 1 date.
Capemom what is a descent school system? By looking at the MCAS score just released my district, D-Y, for the most part is ranked in the bottom half, and in a few grade the bottom third. It's not a poor district and it's not #1, but that doesn't mean my kids will be going to those schools any time soon either.
Mcfly [Member]
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
I think they are a bunch of idiots that shouldn't be in charge of a comic strip let alone a newspaper, not just the editorial staff either.
Mcfly [Member]
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
No Peter they will again endorse Jeff Perry for State Rep. he will be the only republican they choose and mostly because they have no other choice.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Patrick Endorsed by More Public Safety Groups
In response to: Patrick Endorsed by More Public Safety Groups
My understanding is that every murder in the state, with the exception of Boston, is investigated by troopers assigned to the DA's offices. and that less than half of the state troopers actually work on the highways.
http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eopsagencylanding&L=3&L0=Home&L1=Public+Safety+Agencies&L2=Massachusetts+State+Police&sid=Eeops
http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eopsagencylanding&L=3&L0=Home&L1=Public+Safety+Agencies&L2=Massachusetts+State+Police&sid=Eeops
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Patrick Endorsed by More Public Safety Groups
In response to: Patrick Endorsed by More Public Safety Groups
As with all unions they vote for the money. Whoever promises them the biggest pay check get the nomination. So if it's any indication you can tell how much your taxes will go up by the support organized labor puts behind a candidate.
As of today I know of only one union that is supporting Healey, it was the only union to support Romney in 2002, the Massachusetts State Police Association, which handles almost exclusively, ever major crime in the state with one exception, Boston.
As of today I know of only one union that is supporting Healey, it was the only union to support Romney in 2002, the Massachusetts State Police Association, which handles almost exclusively, ever major crime in the state with one exception, Boston.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Lawyers Backing Patrick, Decry Healey Tactics
In response to: Lawyers Backing Patrick, Decry Healey Tactics
What's the difference between being endorsed by a group of criminals and a group a lawyers?
Answer: NOTHING, they are one in the same.
Answer: NOTHING, they are one in the same.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Patrick Hits Back
In response to: Patrick Hits Back
This really doesn't benifit Healey at all so why blame here with no proof? Gutter politics at it's worse for sure but not from the Healey supporters.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Patrick Hits Back
In response to: Patrick Hits Back
Gee since when has the Globe, the most liberal newspaper in the region, been a friend to any republican?
If Healey leaked this info to the Globe, not only would they have not run the story, they would have run a story claiming Kerry Healey was playing dirty pool.
What’s Deval going to do when he doesn’t get his way on Beacon Hill, take his ball and go home?
The fact remains that Deval's brother in law is a registered sex offender.
If Healey leaked this info to the Globe, not only would they have not run the story, they would have run a story claiming Kerry Healey was playing dirty pool.
What’s Deval going to do when he doesn’t get his way on Beacon Hill, take his ball and go home?
The fact remains that Deval's brother in law is a registered sex offender.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Vote Pinocchio! Or, Kerry Healey Does It Again.
In response to: Vote Pinocchio! Or, Kerry Healey Does It Again.
Yea they are entitled to representation and a fair trial.
However, a person that knowingly and willingly defends people who rape, kill, and abuse children have serious character flaws. Devil and Murray now clearly stand on the side of this kind of criminal. They defend the worst people in society, animals, and attempt to have them set free to rape, kill and molest small children on another day.
They may belong on Jerry Springer but neither belongs on Beacon Hill.
However, a person that knowingly and willingly defends people who rape, kill, and abuse children have serious character flaws. Devil and Murray now clearly stand on the side of this kind of criminal. They defend the worst people in society, animals, and attempt to have them set free to rape, kill and molest small children on another day.
They may belong on Jerry Springer but neither belongs on Beacon Hill.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Vote Pinocchio! Or, Kerry Healey Does It Again.
In response to: Vote Pinocchio! Or, Kerry Healey Does It Again.
Does it ever end?
From the Globe:
Lieutenant governor candidate Timothy P. Murray has represented several sex offenders in court who were appealing rulings of the state's Sex Offender Registry Board, his campaign acknowledged yesterday.
Murray, who is the Democratic nominee, said he has argued on behalf of sex offenders seeking to be reassigned to a lower classification. In the state's three level system, the board places the most serious offenders in Class 3, and their photos and other information are posted on the Internet. Information about Class 1 and Class 2 offenders is less readily available.
From the Globe:
Lieutenant governor candidate Timothy P. Murray has represented several sex offenders in court who were appealing rulings of the state's Sex Offender Registry Board, his campaign acknowledged yesterday.
Murray, who is the Democratic nominee, said he has argued on behalf of sex offenders seeking to be reassigned to a lower classification. In the state's three level system, the board places the most serious offenders in Class 3, and their photos and other information are posted on the Internet. Information about Class 1 and Class 2 offenders is less readily available.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: For Governor? (None of the above)
In response to: For Governor? (None of the above)
I want my leaders to do nothing to hurt me and I will take care of the rest.
As for the negative ad's and "swiftboating" I will point out that nothing that has been said about Deval, is untrue. Deval himself admits to it all, after he is cornered and has no other choice, but he admits it all.
It appears whatever Healey is doing she is gaining ground by leaps and bounds, closing in the most recent poll to within 13 points, (from 39) Shannon O'Brien was 12 points ahead of Romney at one point so I understand why the libs are all upset about the truth being told, it hurts their candidate. On the other hand the voters should know who they are voting for so if there is more to learn about Deval we should find out now before it’s too late.
As for the negative ad's and "swiftboating" I will point out that nothing that has been said about Deval, is untrue. Deval himself admits to it all, after he is cornered and has no other choice, but he admits it all.
It appears whatever Healey is doing she is gaining ground by leaps and bounds, closing in the most recent poll to within 13 points, (from 39) Shannon O'Brien was 12 points ahead of Romney at one point so I understand why the libs are all upset about the truth being told, it hurts their candidate. On the other hand the voters should know who they are voting for so if there is more to learn about Deval we should find out now before it’s too late.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Vote Pinocchio! Or, Kerry Healey Does It Again.
In response to: Vote Pinocchio! Or, Kerry Healey Does It Again.
From the Herald:
Deval Patrick attended a political barbecue at the home of accused child predator David Scondras this summer, where he milled with Cambridge activists while they enjoyed burgers and hot dogs.
The event, by the Progressive Democrats of Cambridge, was held Aug. 27 at the home of Scondras, a former Boston city councilor who was accused this week of being a sexual cyber-predator.
Police arrested Scondras, 60, before dawn on Monday after he allegedly arranged to meet who he thought was a 15-year-old boy but turned out to be a security guard.
An e-mail invitation Scondras sent for the barbecue urged people to “come talk to lots of local politicians, ask them tough questions and get some free FOOD.” Scondras, a Patrick supporter, told the Herald yesterday the Democratic gubernatorial hopeful dropped by with Cambridge Mayor Kenneth E. Reeves after a Caribbean parade.
Deval Patrick attended a political barbecue at the home of accused child predator David Scondras this summer, where he milled with Cambridge activists while they enjoyed burgers and hot dogs.
The event, by the Progressive Democrats of Cambridge, was held Aug. 27 at the home of Scondras, a former Boston city councilor who was accused this week of being a sexual cyber-predator.
Police arrested Scondras, 60, before dawn on Monday after he allegedly arranged to meet who he thought was a 15-year-old boy but turned out to be a security guard.
An e-mail invitation Scondras sent for the barbecue urged people to “come talk to lots of local politicians, ask them tough questions and get some free FOOD.” Scondras, a Patrick supporter, told the Herald yesterday the Democratic gubernatorial hopeful dropped by with Cambridge Mayor Kenneth E. Reeves after a Caribbean parade.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Vote Pinocchio! Or, Kerry Healey Does It Again.
In response to: Vote Pinocchio! Or, Kerry Healey Does It Again.
Re: David Scondras the Cambridge pedophile recently arrested looking for sex from young boys.
Deval Patrick was at the home David Scondras 6 weeks ago with Ken Reeves, the mayor of Cambridge for what I have no idea, but he was there.
Deval Patrick was at the home David Scondras 6 weeks ago with Ken Reeves, the mayor of Cambridge for what I have no idea, but he was there.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Vote Pinocchio! Or, Kerry Healey Does It Again.
In response to: Vote Pinocchio! Or, Kerry Healey Does It Again.
More weird news involving Deval Patrick.
Deval Patrick’s brother-in-law is a convicted rapist who has been notified by officials that he is in violation of laws that require sex offenders to register with the state, the Herald has learned.
Bernard Sigh was convicted in 1993 in San Diego of raping his wife, Rhonda, who is Patrick’s sister. He pleaded guilty, served a short jail sentence and was put on five years probation, officials said.
The Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board sent Sigh a letter this week alerting him that he is required to register. The letter informed him he has 10 days to comply or he will face criminal prosecution, according to Kelly Nantel, spokeswoman for the state Executive Office of Public Safety.
Nantel said the board recently learned of Sigh’s rape conviction and after reviewing his record, “determined he is required to register.”
Sigh, 54, has lived in Milton - the same town as Patrick - since 1997, records show.
Deval Patrick’s brother-in-law is a convicted rapist who has been notified by officials that he is in violation of laws that require sex offenders to register with the state, the Herald has learned.
Bernard Sigh was convicted in 1993 in San Diego of raping his wife, Rhonda, who is Patrick’s sister. He pleaded guilty, served a short jail sentence and was put on five years probation, officials said.
The Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board sent Sigh a letter this week alerting him that he is required to register. The letter informed him he has 10 days to comply or he will face criminal prosecution, according to Kelly Nantel, spokeswoman for the state Executive Office of Public Safety.
Nantel said the board recently learned of Sigh’s rape conviction and after reviewing his record, “determined he is required to register.”
Sigh, 54, has lived in Milton - the same town as Patrick - since 1997, records show.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Vote Pinocchio! Or, Kerry Healey Does It Again.
In response to: Vote Pinocchio! Or, Kerry Healey Does It Again.
From the Herald today.
In 1994, Patrick accused Onondaga officials of violating inmates’ rights because there was only one basketball hoop and balls weren’t properly inflated.
“He was a zealot on these issues,” Onondaga County executive Nicholas Pirro said of Patrick. “There were a lot of things we thought were over the top. They were very aggressive and very demanding.”
Pirro noted that at the time the letters were written, the county was building a brand-new $50 million jail. “They still came at us hard for everything under the sun,” he added.
Among the alleged constitutional violations Patrick cited in 1996 at Maryland’s “Supermax” prison were “lukewarm” food, inmates being denied “fresh air” and “natural light,” and a lack of recreation time. Maryland Attorney General J. Joseph Curran Jr., a Democrat, slammed Patrick’s findings at the time, saying they were “supported by neither law nor fact.”
In short Deval is criminals best friend, which is fine, but should he be Govenor?
In 1994, Patrick accused Onondaga officials of violating inmates’ rights because there was only one basketball hoop and balls weren’t properly inflated.
“He was a zealot on these issues,” Onondaga County executive Nicholas Pirro said of Patrick. “There were a lot of things we thought were over the top. They were very aggressive and very demanding.”
Pirro noted that at the time the letters were written, the county was building a brand-new $50 million jail. “They still came at us hard for everything under the sun,” he added.
Among the alleged constitutional violations Patrick cited in 1996 at Maryland’s “Supermax” prison were “lukewarm” food, inmates being denied “fresh air” and “natural light,” and a lack of recreation time. Maryland Attorney General J. Joseph Curran Jr., a Democrat, slammed Patrick’s findings at the time, saying they were “supported by neither law nor fact.”
In short Deval is criminals best friend, which is fine, but should he be Govenor?
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Vote Pinocchio! Or, Kerry Healey Does It Again.
In response to: Vote Pinocchio! Or, Kerry Healey Does It Again.
As if Deval's lie about being an outsider was ever going to stick, moments before complaining out the politics and insiders on Beacon Hill he was at a fundraiser net that him $20,000 hosted by O'Neill and Associates, one of the most "inside" law firms on Beacon Hill.
Excerpt from the Globe.
O'Neill and Associates -- whose founder, Thomas P. O'Neill III, is the son of former US House Speaker Thomas P. ``Tip" O'Neill -- represents Bechtel/Parsons Brinckerhoff, the Big Dig's project manager, as well as other companies and agencies that do business on Beacon Hill and Capitol Hill, including the Massachusetts Port Authority, the State Police Association of Massachusetts, and the Back Bay Restaurant Group.
Excerpt from the Globe.
O'Neill and Associates -- whose founder, Thomas P. O'Neill III, is the son of former US House Speaker Thomas P. ``Tip" O'Neill -- represents Bechtel/Parsons Brinckerhoff, the Big Dig's project manager, as well as other companies and agencies that do business on Beacon Hill and Capitol Hill, including the Massachusetts Port Authority, the State Police Association of Massachusetts, and the Back Bay Restaurant Group.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Vote Pinocchio! Or, Kerry Healey Does It Again.
In response to: Vote Pinocchio! Or, Kerry Healey Does It Again.
Their money was there and nobody donates money unless the expect something in return.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Vote Pinocchio! Or, Kerry Healey Does It Again.
In response to: Vote Pinocchio! Or, Kerry Healey Does It Again.
Also in the Globe today which Rant I am sure over looked or will have some story saying the Globe is wrong.
Democrat Deval L. Patrick, who regularly decries what he calls a ``Big Dig culture" on Beacon Hill, collected thousands of dollars in campaign money at a fund-raiser this month hosted by O'Neill and Associates, a firm that lobbies for the Big Dig's project manager.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/politics/candidates/articles/2006/10/12/patrick_benefited_from_fund_raiser_by_big_dig_lobbyist/
Democrat Deval L. Patrick, who regularly decries what he calls a ``Big Dig culture" on Beacon Hill, collected thousands of dollars in campaign money at a fund-raiser this month hosted by O'Neill and Associates, a firm that lobbies for the Big Dig's project manager.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/politics/candidates/articles/2006/10/12/patrick_benefited_from_fund_raiser_by_big_dig_lobbyist/
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Vote Pinocchio! Or, Kerry Healey Does It Again.
In response to: Vote Pinocchio! Or, Kerry Healey Does It Again.
That should get them a fair contract!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Shell games galore
In response to: Shell games galore
You really have no idea how state government works do you?
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Shell games galore
In response to: Shell games galore
The less money our government has, the less power they have over the people and the more free we all are.
As for raising toll rates, Mr. Patrick would have no control over Mr. Travaglini's Transit Authority.
I should point out that the MBTA is the most expensive transit authority to operate in the country, and 55% of the expenditures come from salaries of positions filled by your Democrat legislature. So who is socking it to who?
As for raising toll rates, Mr. Patrick would have no control over Mr. Travaglini's Transit Authority.
I should point out that the MBTA is the most expensive transit authority to operate in the country, and 55% of the expenditures come from salaries of positions filled by your Democrat legislature. So who is socking it to who?
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Shell games galore
In response to: Shell games galore
Of course that plan assumes the state will spend money on more programs, and thereby assumes a reduced budget surplus.
We haven't spent that money on more programs and nor should we go back to the spending practices that put us in a fiscal crisis. I am confident that with Deval Patrick as Gov. the state will be broke in 2-3 years, again, due to irresponsible government spending by a one party democrat controlled government. But hey at least the states most dangerous people will have an advocate, and those he doesn’t pardon will have clean sheets, new basketballs, and be able to masturbate in front of whomever they wish.
We haven't spent that money on more programs and nor should we go back to the spending practices that put us in a fiscal crisis. I am confident that with Deval Patrick as Gov. the state will be broke in 2-3 years, again, due to irresponsible government spending by a one party democrat controlled government. But hey at least the states most dangerous people will have an advocate, and those he doesn’t pardon will have clean sheets, new basketballs, and be able to masturbate in front of whomever they wish.
Mcfly [Member]
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
I am embarrassing myself for pointing out that everything you say is a Healey failure is a direct result of the actions of YOUR super democrat majority in the legislature? That's funny, I am certainly not embarrassed for pointing out the truth.
If I was making stuff up as you are, yea I may be embarrassed to show my face in public, but there is no shame in the truth.
What’s embarrassing is living in a state that is controlled by people who live in an alternative reality, where the truth is almost always spun into something else and those who speak it are shouted down and silenced? Maybe you should actually read the Constitution both state and federal so you have some resemblance of a person that knows what they are talking about.
I am done with this topic.
If I was making stuff up as you are, yea I may be embarrassed to show my face in public, but there is no shame in the truth.
What’s embarrassing is living in a state that is controlled by people who live in an alternative reality, where the truth is almost always spun into something else and those who speak it are shouted down and silenced? Maybe you should actually read the Constitution both state and federal so you have some resemblance of a person that knows what they are talking about.
I am done with this topic.
Mcfly [Member]
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
I am not whining I am just enjoying slapping you around the political blogisphere!
Dismissed?? That's what people say when they no longer have any valid points to make, which is obvious.
Dismissed?? That's what people say when they no longer have any valid points to make, which is obvious.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Merit Pay
In response to: Merit Pay
Schools need more money? We spend $10,000 per kid, a class room with 20 kids means we are spending $200,000 per class. The teachers make 50k, so what the heck does the other $150,000 per classroom go towards and don't tell me books and supplies because from what I hear most of those are old and need to be replaced. It’s not on the buildings because every time something breaks we get an override request.
IMO if we eliminated half of the administrative staff we would have plenty of money for education and the kids would be much better off.
Really does each school need an executive secretary for the principal and another secretary for the school? Ever wonder what all those people in the office area are doing, I do usually they are standing around trying to look busy. Just an observation.
IMO if we eliminated half of the administrative staff we would have plenty of money for education and the kids would be much better off.
Really does each school need an executive secretary for the principal and another secretary for the school? Ever wonder what all those people in the office area are doing, I do usually they are standing around trying to look busy. Just an observation.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Shell games galore
In response to: Shell games galore
So how is Governor Patrick going to lower property taxes? Does he consider the lack of constant override attempts as lowering property taxes?
To me lowering property taxes equals the opposite of prop 2 1/2. Meaning instead of my property taxes automatically increasing every year by 2.5% that they actually go down, not stay the same but are reduced by 1% or 2% over last years tax bill in actual dollars.
A tax cut means different things to different people. Some seem to think a cut in the rate that taxes go up is a in taxes, when most of us think a cut in taxes is a cut in the actual dollars we pay. I would rather the latter but I know better.
I wonder if Deval pays the higher tax rate that Mrs. Anderson was able to have installed on the state tax return as a means of proving nobody wants to pay more taxes? I will bet my house the answer is no along with every other politician including the handful or so democrats that refuse to pay their taxes at all.
To me lowering property taxes equals the opposite of prop 2 1/2. Meaning instead of my property taxes automatically increasing every year by 2.5% that they actually go down, not stay the same but are reduced by 1% or 2% over last years tax bill in actual dollars.
A tax cut means different things to different people. Some seem to think a cut in the rate that taxes go up is a in taxes, when most of us think a cut in taxes is a cut in the actual dollars we pay. I would rather the latter but I know better.
I wonder if Deval pays the higher tax rate that Mrs. Anderson was able to have installed on the state tax return as a means of proving nobody wants to pay more taxes? I will bet my house the answer is no along with every other politician including the handful or so democrats that refuse to pay their taxes at all.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Supporters to hold rally for Peake
In response to: Supporters to hold rally for Peake
Is it me or are the democrats allergic to paying their own taxes. God knows they have no problem spending yours.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Political Malpractice
In response to: Political Malpractice
Everything said about Deval is true and Rob the slobs new law making the purchase of needles for illegal drug use was just put into effect this summer.
Mcfly [Member]
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
Nice rebuttal to my pointing out that the legislature controls the turnpike. As a matter of fact the legislature controls everything, funding for police, local aid, you name it. Your attempt to put the failures of the democrats that control this state at the feet of Healey may work on the average voter, but not I.
That being said, lets just say Devil wins and things don't get better, they get worse, who will you blame then? Really it's only a matter of semantics, the Dems over ride all of Romney vetoes. Deval will just make it a little easier for them to do whatever they want.
That being said, lets just say Devil wins and things don't get better, they get worse, who will you blame then? Really it's only a matter of semantics, the Dems over ride all of Romney vetoes. Deval will just make it a little easier for them to do whatever they want.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Merit Pay
In response to: Merit Pay
I cannot describe what a good teacher is but I know one when I see one.
What we really should be doing is getting rid of the bad teachers. Granted they are a small minority, but it only takes one bad teacher to put an entire classroom full of kids behind, causing extra work for the good teachers and robbing the kids of education they may never be able to get back.
I suppose in a way merit pay targets the good teachers and flags the bad ones. Who would want their child to be in a class with a teacher that didn't get the merit pay bonus, not I?
I am against the all day kindergarten idea. It sounds good but just having experienced two children go through all day, I know for a fact that it is good for some kids and too much for others. My youngest was completely wiped out at the end of the day, and routinely would fall asleep at 3:00 on the couch, sitting up. It was too much for her and that's why all day should be optional.
20% is a very large number of kids dropping out of school and is troublesome.
What we really should be doing is getting rid of the bad teachers. Granted they are a small minority, but it only takes one bad teacher to put an entire classroom full of kids behind, causing extra work for the good teachers and robbing the kids of education they may never be able to get back.
I suppose in a way merit pay targets the good teachers and flags the bad ones. Who would want their child to be in a class with a teacher that didn't get the merit pay bonus, not I?
I am against the all day kindergarten idea. It sounds good but just having experienced two children go through all day, I know for a fact that it is good for some kids and too much for others. My youngest was completely wiped out at the end of the day, and routinely would fall asleep at 3:00 on the couch, sitting up. It was too much for her and that's why all day should be optional.
20% is a very large number of kids dropping out of school and is troublesome.
Mcfly [Member]
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
You are going to quote Mihos, now that's desperate. Mihos proved one thing to be true and that is the Gov. cannot fire anyone at the Turnpike without an act from the legislature, and that's just how they want it.
Mcfly [Member]
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
You mean the Turnpike? The same turnpike that was controlled by the legislature, until it became clear that the corruption was getting too deep. Sound familiar the legislature gave Romney similar powers to bail the out of near bankruptcy in 2003.
Has anyone died since Romney took control? I know lots of people( all democrats) have been fired from their no show jobs and cut from the turnpike tit, that’s about it.
Has anyone died since Romney took control? I know lots of people( all democrats) have been fired from their no show jobs and cut from the turnpike tit, that’s about it.
Mcfly [Member]
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
As you attempt to tie Healey to Romney policy, we will attempt to tie Deval to his own policies and actions.
There is no reason to believe that a Patrick Governorship would not act the same a Patrick law practice.
He has worked to free brutal people in the past, odds are he will work to do the same as Governor; the only difference is that the Governor can actually free killers with the stroke of the pen. Dukakis did it, Devil has tried to do it, and lobbied for it, he will do it as Governor.
You want open government? There is no reason to expect that Trav, Sal and Deval will make government open, all bills will most likely be decided before they are ever voted on, in some closed office.
This is not a policy of fear this is simply history repeating itself. Those that don’t learn from history are bound to repeat it.
There is no reason to believe that a Patrick Governorship would not act the same a Patrick law practice.
He has worked to free brutal people in the past, odds are he will work to do the same as Governor; the only difference is that the Governor can actually free killers with the stroke of the pen. Dukakis did it, Devil has tried to do it, and lobbied for it, he will do it as Governor.
You want open government? There is no reason to expect that Trav, Sal and Deval will make government open, all bills will most likely be decided before they are ever voted on, in some closed office.
This is not a policy of fear this is simply history repeating itself. Those that don’t learn from history are bound to repeat it.
Mcfly [Member]
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
The ghost of Mike Dukakis who has donated money to Deval Patrick.
http://rope.wrko-am.fimc.net/howie/commutations.jpg
http://rope.wrko-am.fimc.net/howie/commutations.jpg
Mcfly [Member]
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
No all Heeley has to do is remind the voters what things were like when Dukakis ruined the state. All she has to do is point out the mess California was in before they recalled Davis. California at the time if you remember was a Democrat controlled state from top to bottom, Massachusetts has an even greater majority of Democrats and will without a doubt have the same fate.
quahog8 don't bother I have already debunked all of Rants claims as misleading and baseless.
quahog8 don't bother I have already debunked all of Rants claims as misleading and baseless.
Mcfly [Member]
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
Deperate? Do hear that sound? That is the sound of people talking about Deval Patrick, we all know what to expect from Healey, and now they are finding out what they can expect from Devil Patrick!
Mcfly [Member]
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
One person on a jury does not find anyone guilty, racist or not, it takes all 12. I will bet you anything every inmate in prison says they are innocent; Deval was suckered into helping a brutal person, should a person so gullible be governor?
Either way the man was found guilty, his DNA proves that, a DNA test Devil Patrick paid for by the way!
Obviously there are more than claims of racism involved in this case, that being the brutal rape of an old and sick women.
Either way the man was found guilty, his DNA proves that, a DNA test Devil Patrick paid for by the way!
Obviously there are more than claims of racism involved in this case, that being the brutal rape of an old and sick women.
Mcfly [Member]
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
First of all Hillman was asking for a pardon, which was denied by Romney, check your dictionary for the difference it is huge.
Second, there is a big difference between what Hillman did by asking for a pardon for an old man who hadn't committed a crime in close to 30 years, misdemeanor crimes at that and what Deval has done by asking for the release of a brutal rapist and helping a cop killer live to kill another day.
Third I think Hillman is better suited to judge a person character than Devil. Hillman spent 25 years putting rapists, and murderers in prison, while it appears Devil has been working to free them, mostly on technicalities, as if the raped and dead are any less injured.
I would feel much safer knowing that Healey and Hillman were in the top spots protecting us as opposed to Devil who will be busy freeing the guilty to hurt innocent people in the Commonwealth of all places.
Judging from your non-response I can assume that you know Devil will raise taxes so that Massachusetts goes above, well above the national average.
Second, there is a big difference between what Hillman did by asking for a pardon for an old man who hadn't committed a crime in close to 30 years, misdemeanor crimes at that and what Deval has done by asking for the release of a brutal rapist and helping a cop killer live to kill another day.
Third I think Hillman is better suited to judge a person character than Devil. Hillman spent 25 years putting rapists, and murderers in prison, while it appears Devil has been working to free them, mostly on technicalities, as if the raped and dead are any less injured.
I would feel much safer knowing that Healey and Hillman were in the top spots protecting us as opposed to Devil who will be busy freeing the guilty to hurt innocent people in the Commonwealth of all places.
Judging from your non-response I can assume that you know Devil will raise taxes so that Massachusetts goes above, well above the national average.
Mcfly [Member]
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
The states largest police union endorsed Healey today, no surprise there, not after finding out Devals record of protecting and advocating for violent criminals.
Mcfly [Member]
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
I am not going to get into your fuzzy math tax rankings, but just say you are right for now. Will our tax taxes be higher or lower than the national average if Devil Patrick is elected?
I think we all know the answer to that!
I think we all know the answer to that!
Mcfly [Member]
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
Property taxes increase automatically 2.5% every year in ever city and town in the state. Only if the people approved an override would taxes go beyond that level since most towns in the state still have town meeting. The only exception to that rule is when property values skyrocket like they did in the past 4 years, but that is something nobody can control.
My question is how is Deval going to reduce local taxes? There is no mechanism to prevent cities from increasing revenues by 2.5% every year. There is no means of controlling what a town decides they need for a budget. Talk about a shell game, Deval will increase state taxes to give more back to the towns, and the towns will then raise taxes every year as they have always done. Deval is promising a lie that will lead to more people leaving the state, less jobs, and more people with their hand out taking from those that are left behind.
My question is how is Deval going to reduce local taxes? There is no mechanism to prevent cities from increasing revenues by 2.5% every year. There is no means of controlling what a town decides they need for a budget. Talk about a shell game, Deval will increase state taxes to give more back to the towns, and the towns will then raise taxes every year as they have always done. Deval is promising a lie that will lead to more people leaving the state, less jobs, and more people with their hand out taking from those that are left behind.
Mcfly [Member]
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
Ok Rant I looked it up, according to the Boston Business Journal the state was in the red for 600 million dollars fiscal year 2003. Romney requested emergency budget cutting powers from the legislature, because like I said before all spending and spending cuts come from the legislature. They basically gave him the power to do so temporarily because the budget was already passed and revenue was not keeping pace with the record spending by Democrtas.
It is clear that spending was out of control when Romney took office, without those cuts the state would not be in the fiscal shape it is in now, nor would we be talking about increasing any kind of spending on any program. More likely we would be discussing ways of getting out of bankruptcy!
http://boston.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2003/01/06/daily62.html
It is clear that spending was out of control when Romney took office, without those cuts the state would not be in the fiscal shape it is in now, nor would we be talking about increasing any kind of spending on any program. More likely we would be discussing ways of getting out of bankruptcy!
http://boston.bizjournals.com/boston/stories/2003/01/06/daily62.html
Mcfly [Member]
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
Rant you could not have that poor of an understanding of government.
All spending comes from the legislature. The Gov. cannot raise or cut taxes, only the legislature can. He can introduce the bill but he cannot pass the bill.
Likewise, once the Gov. vetoes the legislation a 2/3rd vote is all that is needed to over turn the veto. Considering that the great majority, upwards of 90%, of the legislature are democrats and they regularly over ride his vetoes it is evident that every single legislative act is the result of Democrats on Beacon Hill. So when you criticize for this cut or that cut the blame clearly falls on the Democrats, who cut the funding from the budget that was written by the legislature and then signed by the Gov.
Now if even 1/3rd of Romney vetoes held true then you could blame him for the cuts, but almost always they were overridden.
All spending comes from the legislature. The Gov. cannot raise or cut taxes, only the legislature can. He can introduce the bill but he cannot pass the bill.
Likewise, once the Gov. vetoes the legislation a 2/3rd vote is all that is needed to over turn the veto. Considering that the great majority, upwards of 90%, of the legislature are democrats and they regularly over ride his vetoes it is evident that every single legislative act is the result of Democrats on Beacon Hill. So when you criticize for this cut or that cut the blame clearly falls on the Democrats, who cut the funding from the budget that was written by the legislature and then signed by the Gov.
Now if even 1/3rd of Romney vetoes held true then you could blame him for the cuts, but almost always they were overridden.
Mcfly [Member]
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
Every single spending cut came from the Democrat controlled legislature, they were needed when revenues declined, so it was the right move. They had no choice of course, but if they didn't spend money like it grew on trees, maybe the cuts could have been avoided.
Here is one for ya Rant:
From the Globe today and it looks like Mr Patrick has some serious issues with telling the truth.
BOSTON --Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deval Patrick on Wednesday acknowledged he misled reporters about the extent of his contact with convicted rapist Benjamin LaGuer after a report showed he wrote at least four letters to LaGuer or a parole board on his behalf.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2006/10/04/patrick_
acknowledges_more_contact_with_convicted_rapist/
Here is one for ya Rant:
From the Globe today and it looks like Mr Patrick has some serious issues with telling the truth.
BOSTON --Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deval Patrick on Wednesday acknowledged he misled reporters about the extent of his contact with convicted rapist Benjamin LaGuer after a report showed he wrote at least four letters to LaGuer or a parole board on his behalf.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2006/10/04/patrick_
acknowledges_more_contact_with_convicted_rapist/
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Beatty crashes Delahunt's Dennis party
In response to: Beatty crashes Delahunt's Dennis party
Boy the Democrats know how to throw a party, Ted Kennedy is too drunk to stand and has already passed out!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Deval Patrick - Who Is He?
In response to: Deval Patrick - Who Is He?
I know he promised the social services union every thing under the sun SEIU 509, so you are correct on that one.
Check out their website if you have any doubts.
http://www.seiu509.org
Check out their website if you have any doubts.
http://www.seiu509.org
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Test Score Season
In response to: Test Score Season
I think you are missing the point, at least mine. MCAS allows the parents and the government to gauge how much and how well their school is doing teaching the children. MCAS only tells us that at the highest level that the children can pass a tenth grade level test. Therefore, they can read, write, comprehend, can add, subtract and to some high level math. Given the past record of our public school systems graduating basic illiterates, not having a means of judging the education level we all expect and pay for is poor policy.
As for the colleges that don't use SAT or ACT, they also don't give you a refund if you cannot make grades.
As for the colleges that don't use SAT or ACT, they also don't give you a refund if you cannot make grades.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Props to Nauset Regional High School
In response to: Props to Nauset Regional High School
Maybe I am niave, but I still think a school that must deliver a good or better education than the alternative to keep it's doors open is better than the current model. Currently if you don't like it too bad, it's the law send your kid to school and if it's a rotten school, send your kids anyways.
Of course if you can manage you can home school or if you have some extra money you can send them to private. Why is that we have lotteries for Charter schools? It's not because people are stuck going to them that's for sure!
Of course if you can manage you can home school or if you have some extra money you can send them to private. Why is that we have lotteries for Charter schools? It's not because people are stuck going to them that's for sure!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Deval Patrick to speak in Hyannis
In response to: Deval Patrick to speak in Hyannis
Rant how do you feel about Deval's position against MCAS as a graduation requirement? We had a good blog on MCAS so I figured I would morph it into something real.
Do you think eliminating the standard is good for education as a whole?
Do you think eliminating the standard is good for education as a whole?
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Props to Nauset Regional High School
In response to: Props to Nauset Regional High School
According the story the state formula is wrong and it was dated 2004. This year there were changes to the formula, I wonder if any were made to the charter school issue.
That being said, the town I live in still get's money for my children from the town, even though my child doesn't attend the school. They get no state money but they get the local money. Wouldn't it be nice if I could have that money to educate my child as I see fit and for the better? It's the same issue, only its one part of government taking it from another. The only difference is I will never get that money for my child.
The school committee is like a kangaroo court. I watch them on TV, the meetings; it's as if whatever the superintendent says is law. Nobody really has any idea what they are doing. Charter schools don't need school committees because people have a choice not to attend a charter school. If the school is doing something wrong, or something parents object to the kids can be pulled out the next day. I like the fact that a school has to perform or close it's doors, that's the way it should be!
That being said, the town I live in still get's money for my children from the town, even though my child doesn't attend the school. They get no state money but they get the local money. Wouldn't it be nice if I could have that money to educate my child as I see fit and for the better? It's the same issue, only its one part of government taking it from another. The only difference is I will never get that money for my child.
The school committee is like a kangaroo court. I watch them on TV, the meetings; it's as if whatever the superintendent says is law. Nobody really has any idea what they are doing. Charter schools don't need school committees because people have a choice not to attend a charter school. If the school is doing something wrong, or something parents object to the kids can be pulled out the next day. I like the fact that a school has to perform or close it's doors, that's the way it should be!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Props to Nauset Regional High School
In response to: Props to Nauset Regional High School
They are accountable to the parents and taxpayers to produce, they fail they are out of business. It's already happened to a few. They have funding issues because the money for every kid that goes to one comes out of the districts pocket. So if every kid went to a Charter, the regular public school would be out of business. What it really boils down to is the old guard protecting the system, instead of trying to what is best for the kids. Those are union issues if I have ever heard any because the union is the old guard and fights any and every new idea or way to make education better!
By the way Mon you're not a realist you are a cynic. Maybe at some time in your life you were and idealist. We need idealist in education, not realists or cynics.
By the way Mon you're not a realist you are a cynic. Maybe at some time in your life you were and idealist. We need idealist in education, not realists or cynics.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Props to Nauset Regional High School
In response to: Props to Nauset Regional High School
Mon doesn't like Charter schools, after teaching for so many years I can only guess but I think it may have to do with the union issue.
Here is what was written in the Globe;
"Charter schools are free from union rules and many state regulations, allowing teachers and administrators to make changes and decisions quickly, including firing an incompetent teacher or starting a new educational program.
Since state law began allowing charter schools in 1993, the Massachusetts Federation of Teachers and other organizations have fought efforts to expand the number of them".
Just like Mon is doing here on this blog!
Say what you want about a Charter school. I know some graduates that are going to some pretty elite colleges, kids that may have been left out of a regular high school.
My biggest point is that we cannot give up; we cannot allow things to go back the way they were. We cannot fail.
Like I said before you only get one chance to educate a child, and it seems to me that things often boil down to pay, and benefits, not books and learning.
Here is what was written in the Globe;
"Charter schools are free from union rules and many state regulations, allowing teachers and administrators to make changes and decisions quickly, including firing an incompetent teacher or starting a new educational program.
Since state law began allowing charter schools in 1993, the Massachusetts Federation of Teachers and other organizations have fought efforts to expand the number of them".
Just like Mon is doing here on this blog!
Say what you want about a Charter school. I know some graduates that are going to some pretty elite colleges, kids that may have been left out of a regular high school.
My biggest point is that we cannot give up; we cannot allow things to go back the way they were. We cannot fail.
Like I said before you only get one chance to educate a child, and it seems to me that things often boil down to pay, and benefits, not books and learning.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: $2.39 a gallon at Cumberland Farms just off--cape
In response to: $2.39 a gallon at Cumberland Farms just off--cape
It was $2.45 yetserday, at the Sunoco Rte 28 Harwich/Dennis line.
$2.59 at the Mobil on Station Ave Yarmouth.
$2.69 at the Getty, Union St. and 6A Yarmouth Port.
Needless to say I didn't buy gas at the last two places.
$2.59 at the Mobil on Station Ave Yarmouth.
$2.69 at the Getty, Union St. and 6A Yarmouth Port.
Needless to say I didn't buy gas at the last two places.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Props to Nauset Regional High School
In response to: Props to Nauset Regional High School
Sounds like the high school I went to 20 years ago.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Props to Nauset Regional High School
In response to: Props to Nauset Regional High School
All the papers are fluffing this up as some sort of sucess. Passing is not a success, unless your expectations are very low.
Really who would celebrate a D on a report card. That's what this is a D, maybe a C for Nauset and Sturgess.
Really who would celebrate a D on a report card. That's what this is a D, maybe a C for Nauset and Sturgess.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Props to Nauset Regional High School
In response to: Props to Nauset Regional High School
With all the short comings of MCAS I still support it 100%. Punishing schools that do poorly may not be the answer but neither is throwing money and a failing school.
Monponsett if 10% are let go to a lower school, like a Charter how come those kids are doing so much better, especially on the Cape? Most Charter schools do well, they may be different but they are not "lower". What's the difference between a kid that drops out and a kid that is pushed along and given a diploma they didn't deserve? The answer is that the kids that drop out are under no delusions. They know they dropped out, the kids given a diploma that shouldn't have been given one are being cheated; they may actually think they earned a diploma and have the basic skill the diploma says they should have. This still may be happening to a lesser degree, because MCAS only tests at a 10th grade level, but I know for a fact it was routine back in the 80’s prior to MCAS.
What it boils down to is that we the people don’t trust educators to educate the children, so we force them to do something, for better or worse.
The best solution is to introduce competition into the school systems through vouchers. Countries like Belgium have this policy and their education system is leaps and bounds better than ours. Remember this little factoid the US ranks 25th in the world for education, so even if your kid goes to Boston Latin or some other excellent school, your school is still only the best in a system that rates 25th in the world.
Monponsett if 10% are let go to a lower school, like a Charter how come those kids are doing so much better, especially on the Cape? Most Charter schools do well, they may be different but they are not "lower". What's the difference between a kid that drops out and a kid that is pushed along and given a diploma they didn't deserve? The answer is that the kids that drop out are under no delusions. They know they dropped out, the kids given a diploma that shouldn't have been given one are being cheated; they may actually think they earned a diploma and have the basic skill the diploma says they should have. This still may be happening to a lesser degree, because MCAS only tests at a 10th grade level, but I know for a fact it was routine back in the 80’s prior to MCAS.
What it boils down to is that we the people don’t trust educators to educate the children, so we force them to do something, for better or worse.
The best solution is to introduce competition into the school systems through vouchers. Countries like Belgium have this policy and their education system is leaps and bounds better than ours. Remember this little factoid the US ranks 25th in the world for education, so even if your kid goes to Boston Latin or some other excellent school, your school is still only the best in a system that rates 25th in the world.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Props to Nauset Regional High School
In response to: Props to Nauset Regional High School
Exactly, capri and I feel pretty comforable saying that if the money we spent on each kid could be spent at the school of their choice, public or private, MCAS would be a concern of the past. Give poor people a way out of their under performing schools and all of society will be better for it.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Props to Nauset Regional High School
In response to: Props to Nauset Regional High School
Ask yourself this question;
What does government do well? Not ok or satisfactory, well!
The only thing I could think of was deliver the mail. educating our children?
Lets' face it delivering the mail is a pretty simple task compared to education. Why are we leaving it up to government to decide what's best for our kids when the primary goal of every politician is to simply get re-elected?
What does government do well? Not ok or satisfactory, well!
The only thing I could think of was deliver the mail. educating our children?
Lets' face it delivering the mail is a pretty simple task compared to education. Why are we leaving it up to government to decide what's best for our kids when the primary goal of every politician is to simply get re-elected?
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Props to Nauset Regional High School
In response to: Props to Nauset Regional High School
Bubs you are making good points but they are fringe points. For every kid that grew up in a tough situation and made it there are just as many who didn't. I happen to be one of those kids you are talking about. Because I am one of them I know others that grew up as I did, half are doing fine, half are doing bad, many are in prison. The greater majority of kids that grow up in a stable home with at least one parent that cares, does much better than those that don't.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Props to Nauset Regional High School
In response to: Props to Nauset Regional High School
Rant MCAS was started before NCLB, in the early 90's because of disparities in poorer communities. A ruling from the SJC brought MCAS upon us.
I have to agree with Monponsett that schools teach to the slowest student. The smart ones sail through unchallenged and the kids that are smart enough to get by, get by, also unchallenged leaving the majority of the resources to focus on the under performing kids. This may explain why D-Y has a large percentage in the proficient and needs improvement columns and a smaller percentage in the advanced. Excelling is simply not the goal, passing is, but that's not my goal, not for my children.
I have to agree with Monponsett that schools teach to the slowest student. The smart ones sail through unchallenged and the kids that are smart enough to get by, get by, also unchallenged leaving the majority of the resources to focus on the under performing kids. This may explain why D-Y has a large percentage in the proficient and needs improvement columns and a smaller percentage in the advanced. Excelling is simply not the goal, passing is, but that's not my goal, not for my children.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Props to Nauset Regional High School
In response to: Props to Nauset Regional High School
What MCAS does is ensure that all graduates can read and do basic math. It's a 10th grade level test, so let’s not get too excited. No matter if they teach to the test, at least they are learning the basics. Of course this probably hurts the smarter kids which is a down side. However, we should not graduate kids that cannot write a complete sentence or balance a check book. That was the case prior to MCAS and I am sure of it.
What MCAS has done the most, which is evident by this blog is put pressure on the schools to perform. 20 years ago we had no real way to determine good schools, MCAS gives us something to look at and see what is wrong or right.
I find it ironic that the schools are looking at passing rates and celebrating, and we the parents are looking at the proficient and advanced scores, shows the priority of both groups.
Rant, I have been watching the elementary grades for about 5 years, my children are in that bracket. The non existent growth in MCAS scores, at least in my district are a major reason they go to private schools. I am not rich and it’s tough but you only get one chance to educate a child and I will not take a chance and hope they get the best education they can when the test scores say otherwise.
What MCAS has done the most, which is evident by this blog is put pressure on the schools to perform. 20 years ago we had no real way to determine good schools, MCAS gives us something to look at and see what is wrong or right.
I find it ironic that the schools are looking at passing rates and celebrating, and we the parents are looking at the proficient and advanced scores, shows the priority of both groups.
Rant, I have been watching the elementary grades for about 5 years, my children are in that bracket. The non existent growth in MCAS scores, at least in my district are a major reason they go to private schools. I am not rich and it’s tough but you only get one chance to educate a child and I will not take a chance and hope they get the best education they can when the test scores say otherwise.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Props to Nauset Regional High School
In response to: Props to Nauset Regional High School
D-Y the district I live in, scored 183 in English and 188 math which is in the bottom half of all schools in the state, a few steps ahead of the inner city schools. Last I checked, Dennis and Yarmouth are mostly white and the schools are well funded, so what gives?
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Props to Nauset Regional High School
In response to: Props to Nauset Regional High School
Chater schools are proof that it's more than just money that makes a good school.
I am more concerned with the lower grade scores which have not budged one single bit since they started the MCAS.
I am more concerned with the lower grade scores which have not budged one single bit since they started the MCAS.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Not a good night to be Healey
In response to: Not a good night to be Healey
You can't rewrite the history of Dukakis no matter how hard you try and you cannot avoid the inevitable problems that occur with a super majority one party system.
Your complaints of the past 16 years are what scare me, not because of the republican failure, but because the Democrat super majority has been making policy for most of those 16 years. The only thing keeping them in check is the Governors veto which is overridden 90% of the time. So when you complain about whatever has happened over the last 5-10 years remember that it is your party that made it happen. Now add a liberal governor that won't veto anything and what do you have? Bankruptcy!
Your complaints of the past 16 years are what scare me, not because of the republican failure, but because the Democrat super majority has been making policy for most of those 16 years. The only thing keeping them in check is the Governors veto which is overridden 90% of the time. So when you complain about whatever has happened over the last 5-10 years remember that it is your party that made it happen. Now add a liberal governor that won't veto anything and what do you have? Bankruptcy!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Not a good night to be Healey
In response to: Not a good night to be Healey
No Kool Aid, I remember Dukakis and what it was like back then. We are a collision course with complete collapse.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Not a good night to be Healey
In response to: Not a good night to be Healey
You know if Deval does get elected it could be the best thing to happen to the Republican party in 20 years.
After the state collapses who will the Dems blame? You can't blame the 8 republicans at the state house. I suppose they will blame someone but that didn't work after Dukakis and it won't work and and if Deval gets a chance to ruin the state.
After the state collapses who will the Dems blame? You can't blame the 8 republicans at the state house. I suppose they will blame someone but that didn't work after Dukakis and it won't work and and if Deval gets a chance to ruin the state.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Healey to call for Romney resignation?
In response to: Healey to call for Romney resignation?
Umass Amherst accepts 80% of applicants, which means that about 4,000 are rejected. Hardly a problem of capacity. Finding qualified high school graduates may be a problem considering the government school system, but they could fill it if they chose. I would prefer they fill the spots with American kids instead of illegal kids.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Sandwich rejects immigration penalty by two-to-one
In response to: Sandwich rejects immigration penalty by two-to-one
Shouldn't everyone be intolerable to a person or company that violates labor laws?
I suppose if Sandwich business was hiring 7 year olds in sweat shops that would also be OK.
I think what Sandwich is doing is the right thing and it will pass at town meeting with ease.
I suppose if Sandwich business was hiring 7 year olds in sweat shops that would also be OK.
I think what Sandwich is doing is the right thing and it will pass at town meeting with ease.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Healey to call for Romney resignation?
In response to: Healey to call for Romney resignation?
We have under capacity colleges, since when?
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Why is Congressman Delahunt Afraid to Debate?
In response to: Why is Congressman Delahunt Afraid to Debate?
What's left to debate it looks to me like Delahunt would have more explaining to do than debating.
I saw him on NECN the other day trying to cover his tracks, I am not buying it.
I saw him on NECN the other day trying to cover his tracks, I am not buying it.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Healey to call for Romney resignation?
In response to: Healey to call for Romney resignation?
I stand by what I have said, what Deval is proposing will just enable the exploitation of others for profit and it's morally and ethically wrong.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Healey to call for Romney resignation?
In response to: Healey to call for Romney resignation?
Rant you are wrong.
Illegal children are illegal aliens. Once they graduate from whatever college, they are still illegal aliens and cannot legally work, regardless of race.
You cannot be compassionate and sit by idly as illegal's are taking jobs from Americans because they will work for less, then cry we need more affordable housing.
What about this? Just about every illegal immigrant I know and I know a few works 70-80 hours a week, they get ZERO overtime, and they have no days off, breaks, benefits or anything. Where is the compassion in allowing such a thing to happen to another person? Illegals are exploited, that's the dirty little secret! Business loves them, because they can work them to the bone for cheap money and find 5 more to fill their place if they complain.
So in reality Rant you are advocating the exploitation of an entire group of people for your own benefit and the benefit of business. That's morally wrong Rant!
Illegal children are illegal aliens. Once they graduate from whatever college, they are still illegal aliens and cannot legally work, regardless of race.
You cannot be compassionate and sit by idly as illegal's are taking jobs from Americans because they will work for less, then cry we need more affordable housing.
What about this? Just about every illegal immigrant I know and I know a few works 70-80 hours a week, they get ZERO overtime, and they have no days off, breaks, benefits or anything. Where is the compassion in allowing such a thing to happen to another person? Illegals are exploited, that's the dirty little secret! Business loves them, because they can work them to the bone for cheap money and find 5 more to fill their place if they complain.
So in reality Rant you are advocating the exploitation of an entire group of people for your own benefit and the benefit of business. That's morally wrong Rant!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Healey to call for Romney resignation?
In response to: Healey to call for Romney resignation?
I have never heard Rush call Clinton a traitor, a liar yes, hundreds of times but hey that's true.
I suppose it's redundant but what Mitt said wasn't directed towards a person and was not racially motivated, unlike Johnston.
One thing for sure is that Muffy smacked his lilly white rear end and took the gloves off. I doubt the racial card will be played again which leaves the Dems with the issues, and basically with nothing. Unless Deval actually comes out and tells the truth, and tells people that he wants to raise taxes and spend taxpayers money like it grows on trees with handouts to illegal immigrants, and the unions he has promised the world to.
I suppose it's redundant but what Mitt said wasn't directed towards a person and was not racially motivated, unlike Johnston.
One thing for sure is that Muffy smacked his lilly white rear end and took the gloves off. I doubt the racial card will be played again which leaves the Dems with the issues, and basically with nothing. Unless Deval actually comes out and tells the truth, and tells people that he wants to raise taxes and spend taxpayers money like it grows on trees with handouts to illegal immigrants, and the unions he has promised the world to.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Healey hobbled by Hurricane Gloria
In response to: Healey hobbled by Hurricane Gloria
The state was bankrupt when Dukakis left office, enough said.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Healey hobbled by Hurricane Gloria
In response to: Healey hobbled by Hurricane Gloria
Deval = Dukakis
Remember the Massachusetts Miracle?
A state run or country run by any one party without any checks and balance is doomed to fail or become a dictatorship.
Didn't the former Soviet Union have only one party? Will Massachusetts have the same fate?
Remember the Massachusetts Miracle?
A state run or country run by any one party without any checks and balance is doomed to fail or become a dictatorship.
Didn't the former Soviet Union have only one party? Will Massachusetts have the same fate?
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: $2.52/gallon regular in Wareham
In response to: $2.52/gallon regular in Wareham
Gas was $2.59 at the Sunoco Rte 28 at Dennis/Harwich line. It is $2.79 at the Mobil on Station Ave. needless to say you can get it cheaper on Cape.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Primary Color: The Greening Of America
In response to: Primary Color: The Greening Of America
I consider long term climate patterns covering millions of years, not just since the late 1800's when we started gathering world temperature readings. Let's be clear on what long term means.
Most Global Warming alarmist point out that the last few years have been the hottest on record, and use increased hurricanes as proof the world is over heating. Yet "on record" only covers the last 120 years or so, not the millions of years the earth's climate has changed. This year's hurricane season is worth exactly the same as last year's hurricane season when attempting to prove or disprove global warming.
Regardless, when the earth's climate does change and it will because it has numerous times, there is absolutely nothing we can do about it.
Most Global Warming alarmist point out that the last few years have been the hottest on record, and use increased hurricanes as proof the world is over heating. Yet "on record" only covers the last 120 years or so, not the millions of years the earth's climate has changed. This year's hurricane season is worth exactly the same as last year's hurricane season when attempting to prove or disprove global warming.
Regardless, when the earth's climate does change and it will because it has numerous times, there is absolutely nothing we can do about it.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Primary Color: The Greening Of America
In response to: Primary Color: The Greening Of America
Seems to me that last year the Global Warming crowd was using one hurricane, Katrina, to make the argument that we are heading for ecological Armageddon. So yea the fact that this year's hurricane season was a flop is a point to make because it demonstrates the hot air, lies and misinformation that has been spread using fear!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Primary Color: The Greening Of America
In response to: Primary Color: The Greening Of America
58 bpm as usual, you want my blood pressure to? How about we focus on the truth, I know that has become difficult to find in the global warming community but it still remains.
How about those hurricanes?
How about those hurricanes?
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Primary Color: The Greening Of America
In response to: Primary Color: The Greening Of America
I think your a little bit off base because for the Green movement to continue, we need more people like yourself to misstate facts, assumptions and possibilities. To further their agenda through fear as you have so eloquently done here.
I thought Global Warming caused massive hurricanes? How many made land fall this season? ZERO?? Yea ZERO, after all the hype from Global Alarmists to boost whatever cause they support, ZERO! You can't predict a hurricane season never mind the entire earth’s climate.
Like I have stated before, everything happening has happened before, several times before.
I thought Global Warming caused massive hurricanes? How many made land fall this season? ZERO?? Yea ZERO, after all the hype from Global Alarmists to boost whatever cause they support, ZERO! You can't predict a hurricane season never mind the entire earth’s climate.
Like I have stated before, everything happening has happened before, several times before.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Wild on Cape Cod
In response to: Wild on Cape Cod
I can't remember the last time any newspaper or media endorsement had any effect on my voting.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Today's cheapest is $2.58 in Harwich
In response to: Today's cheapest is $2.58 in Harwich
There is no problem in pricing, it's their gas and they charge what they want. The have us all by the youknowwhats.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Hurricane Katrina?s aftermath and Cape Cod's future
In response to: Hurricane Katrina?s aftermath and Cape Cod's future
If a hurricane like Katrina comes to Cape Cod I won't be blaming the government or any other faceless entity, because I won't be here!
There were failures at state, local, and federal levels, no doubt but the biggest failure was on the personal level. Living in a city under sea level with a gigantic hurricane heading directly at you only means one thing; get the heck out of dodge. In a situation like that you depend on your neighbor, family and yourself, You don't sit around waiting for the government because the only thing government is good at is delivering the mail!
There were failures at state, local, and federal levels, no doubt but the biggest failure was on the personal level. Living in a city under sea level with a gigantic hurricane heading directly at you only means one thing; get the heck out of dodge. In a situation like that you depend on your neighbor, family and yourself, You don't sit around waiting for the government because the only thing government is good at is delivering the mail!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Today's cheapest is $2.58 in Harwich
In response to: Today's cheapest is $2.58 in Harwich
I figured it out and unless you happen to be in a location that has cheaper gas, it's not worth driving the extra miles. Of course, you can do it out of spite but you won't save any money.
For me to drive to Buzzards Bay for gas I will drive about 60 miles round trip. If my car gets 25 miles to the gallon, I will use 2.4 gallons of gas which will cost me $6.24 at 2.60 a gallon. To fill up at $2.60 I save somewhere between 20 and 50 cents a gallon but even a bone dry 20 gallon tank saving the average of 25 cents a gallon the net loss is about $3.25. I am willing to bet my house that all these oil companies have this figured out as well.
I have to go to Harwich at least once or twice a week, so driving to my new favorite gas station isn't a problem. For most there will be a net savings of a couple of bucks depending on where you live and if you have time to waste driving to Harwich for gas, but expect a line.
For me to drive to Buzzards Bay for gas I will drive about 60 miles round trip. If my car gets 25 miles to the gallon, I will use 2.4 gallons of gas which will cost me $6.24 at 2.60 a gallon. To fill up at $2.60 I save somewhere between 20 and 50 cents a gallon but even a bone dry 20 gallon tank saving the average of 25 cents a gallon the net loss is about $3.25. I am willing to bet my house that all these oil companies have this figured out as well.
I have to go to Harwich at least once or twice a week, so driving to my new favorite gas station isn't a problem. For most there will be a net savings of a couple of bucks depending on where you live and if you have time to waste driving to Harwich for gas, but expect a line.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Don't get me started on gas prices/ Long time no rant....
In response to: Don't get me started on gas prices/ Long time no rant....
2.59 today in Harwich Rte 28 next to Dairy Queen.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Don't get me started on gas prices/ Long time no rant....
In response to: Don't get me started on gas prices/ Long time no rant....
I figure the state can balence their books and I will balence mine. Certainly there is nobody doing anything about the porking we get on Cape Cod, we are the "rich" in many peoples eyes and get what we deserve.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Don't get me started on gas prices/ Long time no rant....
In response to: Don't get me started on gas prices/ Long time no rant....
I agree with you on the gas prices, but none of our elected officials seems to really care, oh yea except for Kerry Healey who will suspend the gas tax !
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Harvard panel asks "are we safer?" "Are our liberties in jeopardy?" "Do Democrats has the answers?"
In response to: Harvard panel asks "are we safer?" "Are our liberties in jeopardy?" "Do Democrats has the answers?"
I think the reason we ARE safer is because unlike past policies of treating terrorism as a law enforcement problem we are treating it like a war. By doing so we are taking a proactive stance as opposed to a reactive stance.
No doubt the geniuses at Harvard that just allowed the known terrorist to speak at their school are uneasy acknowledging anything the Bush administration has done to protect the American people.
No doubt the geniuses at Harvard that just allowed the known terrorist to speak at their school are uneasy acknowledging anything the Bush administration has done to protect the American people.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: 4th Barnstable District -Not for Sale
In response to: 4th Barnstable District -Not for Sale
"The same forces bankrolling her campaign changed the face of Provincetown"
You mean wealthy homosexuals of course.
You mean wealthy homosexuals of course.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Where are We the People?
In response to: Where are We the People?
Zep I don't consider the New York Times editorial staff as a credible news source.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Where are We the People?
In response to: Where are We the People?
Are you saying their medical bills have come to more than 52 million and nobody has paid them? Every police, fire, nurse doctor and construction worker has health insurance so who exactly isn't being covered?
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Freedom from Fear
In response to: Freedom from Fear
I don't think it's ABC that is lying, remember it's Bill Clinton making these claims.
It's interesting to hear that GW has made us less safe from terrorism but if Clinton had acted the same way as GW after the World Trade Center attack in 1993, the second attack in 2001 probably wouldn't have happened.
It's interesting to hear that GW has made us less safe from terrorism but if Clinton had acted the same way as GW after the World Trade Center attack in 1993, the second attack in 2001 probably wouldn't have happened.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Freedom from Fear
In response to: Freedom from Fear
I wonder what FDR would think about his parties actions towards freedoms today, considering the Democratic leadership has threatened NOT to renew ABC's license if they happen to gain control of the government and ABC runs a mini series that is critical of Clinton and how he handled the government leading up to 9-11.
FDR would probably be stunned to know that these threats didn't come from Joseph Stalin but from the party of the New Deal.
FDR would probably be stunned to know that these threats didn't come from Joseph Stalin but from the party of the New Deal.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Outfitting Your Kid's Classroom
In response to: Outfitting Your Kid's Classroom
I don't have a problem buying supplies for the class room.
The Times reported the other day that most Cape schools are spending 10k a year per child. So the question is why are we spending so much and the teachers ask the parents for Kleenex?
Just to add to that as a nation we spend much more than most countries in the world yet rank 25th.
Here is an eye popping story I watched the other night.
http://abcnews.go.com/2020/Stossel/story?id=1500338
The Times reported the other day that most Cape schools are spending 10k a year per child. So the question is why are we spending so much and the teachers ask the parents for Kleenex?
Just to add to that as a nation we spend much more than most countries in the world yet rank 25th.
Here is an eye popping story I watched the other night.
http://abcnews.go.com/2020/Stossel/story?id=1500338
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Fear-Mongerer in Chief
In response to: Fear-Mongerer in Chief
It must not be since the writer of this blog chooses not to even discuss the issue she brought up. Facts are hard to dispute.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Fear-Mongerer in Chief
In response to: Fear-Mongerer in Chief
It's hard to argue because it happened. However, I find it hard to believe that GW knew on what date, what airlines, and from what cities. There are thousands of flights a day, every day. No matter, even if GW sounded the alarm and stopped the attacks he would have been criticized by the left for being an alarmist looking to take away peoples rights, as his is now. Unfortunately it's only the successful attacks anyone remembers or make it to the papers. You can't measure safety when you are safe, only when you know that your unsafe does anyone realize safety.
Capri, conservation is a great concept, except for the fact that we live a a free country. People are free to keep their heat at 100 degrees, drive SUV's and leave all the lights on. It is and always has been the policy of conservationist to force people to conserve by taxing or driving the cost of energy through the roof, which is just about happened, although conservation still remains elusive.
Capri, conservation is a great concept, except for the fact that we live a a free country. People are free to keep their heat at 100 degrees, drive SUV's and leave all the lights on. It is and always has been the policy of conservationist to force people to conserve by taxing or driving the cost of energy through the roof, which is just about happened, although conservation still remains elusive.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Fear-Mongerer in Chief
In response to: Fear-Mongerer in Chief
Capri, it was Bush that drafted an energy policy. It is the democrats that blocked it. In that energy policy, among many other needed policies, is a call for the use of renewable energy including the building of a wind farm in Nantucket Sound, something you are attempting to block yourself. So what's that make you, a hypocrite?
Bush did not ignore the terrorist warnings, he was left with a mess by an administration with it's priorities screwed up. It was more important to the Clinton Administration to remove all of W's from White House computers than it was to protect America.
There is no bipartisan failure, only a failure to see beyond politics. Democrats are much more concerned with regaining power than they are about the nation, in any aspect.
Bush did not ignore the terrorist warnings, he was left with a mess by an administration with it's priorities screwed up. It was more important to the Clinton Administration to remove all of W's from White House computers than it was to protect America.
There is no bipartisan failure, only a failure to see beyond politics. Democrats are much more concerned with regaining power than they are about the nation, in any aspect.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Fear-Mongerer in Chief
In response to: Fear-Mongerer in Chief
Really the same group of people didn't try and blow up the World Trade Center in 1993? In case you forgot they did, it killed six, injured over 1,000.
9-11 happened 9 months into the Bush Presidency and was planned during the Clinton Administration, that is fact!
"People of America, your government is leading you into a losing battle. Remember that your government was defeated in Vietnam, fled in panic from Lebanon, rushed out of Somalia and was slapped across the face in Aden. Your government today is leading you into a losing war, where you will lose your sons and your money."
Ayman al-Zawahri Osama bin Laden's No. 2 man and al-Qaida's chief ideologist
Sounds like the American left doesn't it?
9-11 happened 9 months into the Bush Presidency and was planned during the Clinton Administration, that is fact!
"People of America, your government is leading you into a losing battle. Remember that your government was defeated in Vietnam, fled in panic from Lebanon, rushed out of Somalia and was slapped across the face in Aden. Your government today is leading you into a losing war, where you will lose your sons and your money."
Ayman al-Zawahri Osama bin Laden's No. 2 man and al-Qaida's chief ideologist
Sounds like the American left doesn't it?
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Fear-Mongerer in Chief
In response to: Fear-Mongerer in Chief
I am sorry but I thought 9/11 was a disaster, at least it had a crippling effect on my nation.
You don't have to like Mr. Bush and he doesn't do everything the people want. However, there have been ZERO attacks on US soil since 9-11 and there have been many thwarted plans here and abroad.
Don't confuse your safety with the lack of the desire to kill you. Your safe and have been safe since 9-11 because of GW Bush whether you like it or not. Put a liberal in the White House and innocent Americans will die, that's not a scare tactic its' a prediction based on the history of liberal politics.
You don't have to like Mr. Bush and he doesn't do everything the people want. However, there have been ZERO attacks on US soil since 9-11 and there have been many thwarted plans here and abroad.
Don't confuse your safety with the lack of the desire to kill you. Your safe and have been safe since 9-11 because of GW Bush whether you like it or not. Put a liberal in the White House and innocent Americans will die, that's not a scare tactic its' a prediction based on the history of liberal politics.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Dear Lt. Governor, is lying to us worse than not knowing?
In response to: Dear Lt. Governor, is lying to us worse than not knowing?
The thought of Ted Kennedy sitting on his deck with a 3 finger Chivas looking at a power plant in his back yard, makes me smile. It's the rest of the BS that is put out by Cape Wind that turns me off. They are full of crapola which is proven over and over again on this very pro Cape Wind website. They push enough propaganda to make the former Soviet Union jealous.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Dear Lt. Governor, is lying to us worse than not knowing?
In response to: Dear Lt. Governor, is lying to us worse than not knowing?
Nice try Peckham but I am confident in the fact that no power plant anywhere will be shut down due to Cape Wind. According to Mr. Kleekamp it would take 5 such wind farms to equal one Mirant. 5 Cape Wind projects all equal in size in the Southeastern Massachusetts area is more than unreasonable it's not possible.
Of course Mr. Kleekamp is using yearly statistics, with maximum output. Unlike coal, nuclear or oil wind power cannot be predicted. We may have heavy winds at night when nobody needs the power and calm winds during the day when power is the most in demand or vice versa, but nobody can be sure, ever! So in reality Cape Wind may generate 1.5 million megawatt-hours but only part of that number will actually be used, thereby contributing a weeeee bit of electricity to the grid.
What do I save or gain NOTHING!
The only people who stand to gain from this project in any manner are Cape Winds investors! The only bright side to this entire project is that it will piss off Ted Kennedy!
Of course Mr. Kleekamp is using yearly statistics, with maximum output. Unlike coal, nuclear or oil wind power cannot be predicted. We may have heavy winds at night when nobody needs the power and calm winds during the day when power is the most in demand or vice versa, but nobody can be sure, ever! So in reality Cape Wind may generate 1.5 million megawatt-hours but only part of that number will actually be used, thereby contributing a weeeee bit of electricity to the grid.
What do I save or gain NOTHING!
The only people who stand to gain from this project in any manner are Cape Winds investors! The only bright side to this entire project is that it will piss off Ted Kennedy!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Dear Lt. Governor, is lying to us worse than not knowing?
In response to: Dear Lt. Governor, is lying to us worse than not knowing?
SMPeckham if Cape Wind was to replace those two power plants and at least one of them was to shut down, for good, I would consider the wind farm. That however is not the case; with or without Cape Wind all of the above will remain.
The difference is that we add we weeeee bit of power to the grid, at the taxpayers expense and then charge the rate payers market price. It's a win, win for Cape Wind and a lose, lose for everyone else.
The difference is that we add we weeeee bit of power to the grid, at the taxpayers expense and then charge the rate payers market price. It's a win, win for Cape Wind and a lose, lose for everyone else.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Dear Lt. Governor, is lying to us worse than not knowing?
In response to: Dear Lt. Governor, is lying to us worse than not knowing?
My issues:
The view, yea that's a concern considering these turbines will be huge! Pictures don't show enough, you have to see one. Hull is a great example and its 100 feet shorter. That sealed it for me.
The word FREE, bugs me because although wind is free the electricity from this thing will provide no savings to anyone. Worse yet I will be funding the project through tax breaks and then paying market value for the power. I have a huge problem with that!
Then there is the issue of the thousands of gallons of oil that will be stored at sea. A catastrophic storm will devastate the area, add thousands of gallons of oil to the shoreline and Cape Cod would become a toxic waste dump.
Anything worth having doesn't need to be lied about. A wind farm in Nantucket Sound is clearly not worth having. Anyone that has read this board over the last year and then done minimal research on the project can determine who is lying and who is not.
The view, yea that's a concern considering these turbines will be huge! Pictures don't show enough, you have to see one. Hull is a great example and its 100 feet shorter. That sealed it for me.
The word FREE, bugs me because although wind is free the electricity from this thing will provide no savings to anyone. Worse yet I will be funding the project through tax breaks and then paying market value for the power. I have a huge problem with that!
Then there is the issue of the thousands of gallons of oil that will be stored at sea. A catastrophic storm will devastate the area, add thousands of gallons of oil to the shoreline and Cape Cod would become a toxic waste dump.
Anything worth having doesn't need to be lied about. A wind farm in Nantucket Sound is clearly not worth having. Anyone that has read this board over the last year and then done minimal research on the project can determine who is lying and who is not.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Dear Lt. Governor, is lying to us worse than not knowing?
In response to: Dear Lt. Governor, is lying to us worse than not knowing?
Is there any question regarding the integrity of Cape Wind? They have none!
I have never come across a bigger group of fanatical liars like this before, except for maybe Al quida.
I have never come across a bigger group of fanatical liars like this before, except for maybe Al quida.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Danes buying 1/3 of former electric price
In response to: Danes buying 1/3 of former electric price
So I guess the questions are;
Will we save any money?
Considering what US government regulations on electricity are today, and that they are not likely to change, the answer is no. Actually if Cape Light was to get involved I am willing to bet our electric rates would increase.
Do we want a private company earning a profit in Nantucket Sound?
My answer is no.
Will we save any money?
Considering what US government regulations on electricity are today, and that they are not likely to change, the answer is no. Actually if Cape Light was to get involved I am willing to bet our electric rates would increase.
Do we want a private company earning a profit in Nantucket Sound?
My answer is no.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Congressional candidate, Peter White Joins Nat'l Impeachment Vigil
In response to: Congressional candidate, Peter White Joins Nat'l Impeachment Vigil
Peter white is a poor mans version of Ned Lamont!
If Peter had the money to launch the same campaign as Lamont, Delahunt would debate him. Peter White is the typical left wing voter that put Lamont in the primary in Connecticut.
If Peter had the money to launch the same campaign as Lamont, Delahunt would debate him. Peter White is the typical left wing voter that put Lamont in the primary in Connecticut.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Gubernatorial Stalemate
In response to: Gubernatorial Stalemate
Kerry Healey isn't going to raise my taxes she wants to lower them. The remainder of canidates I can only assume will at the very least not lower them.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Joe Lieberman-The Meaning behind the Politics
In response to: Joe Lieberman-The Meaning behind the Politics
As a partisan myself I look at the Lieberman election with glee. The democrats have been able to silence the radical liberals of the party since the McCarthy era, and those day are just about over. The radical left has seized enough control so that democrats actually have to say what they support, what they don't and what their plan is for America. A message that has been lacking in specifics for many years.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Predator Priests and Public School Teachers
In response to: Predator Priests and Public School Teachers
I don't know if the female teacher/male student gets more media play or that it's happening more often than with men. The female to male teacher ratio must 10 to 1 so women have more opportunities to get in trouble. However, the teacher arrested last week for giving Xrated massages to boys while dressed as a women, got very little attention. Had a Priest done this I think it would have been on every news station and newspaper in the country, is that bias? I think it is.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Predator Priests and Public School Teachers
In response to: Predator Priests and Public School Teachers
Whenever you put an adult in charge of children there is a risk. Actions taken by the church to reduce the possibility of any adult being alone with any child whom they are instructing or working with have been well received. Like anything it only takes a few bad apples and in both cases that's what this is. Teachers are no more going around having sex with students than Priests are.
Monponsett you should know that at least recently it has been the female teacher caught with young boys, not the other way around. It just goes to show that we all must be careful who we leave our children with and that they are never left alone with an adult if it can be avoided.
Monponsett you should know that at least recently it has been the female teacher caught with young boys, not the other way around. It just goes to show that we all must be careful who we leave our children with and that they are never left alone with an adult if it can be avoided.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Open mouth, Insert foot
In response to: Open mouth, Insert foot
eli and then Patrick but not by much.
Granted the guy is pretty politically illiterate, but considering the crop of corrupt politicians he has to choose from this was bound to happen. Is anyone on Beacon Hill not a crook, liar and thief? I know of maybe a 20 or 30 of them, the remainder are rotten to the core.
Granted the guy is pretty politically illiterate, but considering the crop of corrupt politicians he has to choose from this was bound to happen. Is anyone on Beacon Hill not a crook, liar and thief? I know of maybe a 20 or 30 of them, the remainder are rotten to the core.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: First Day of School Jitters
In response to: First Day of School Jitters
I love your post because education is so important. My parents always told me they loved school when I was a child I thought they were nuts!
I tell my children that this is their job and their way of contributing to the family, it's important, I expect 100% effort and behavior, that they can do it and no matter how hard it is we will be their to help.
I tell my children that this is their job and their way of contributing to the family, it's important, I expect 100% effort and behavior, that they can do it and no matter how hard it is we will be their to help.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Dirty Tricks
In response to: Dirty Tricks
I have read MassEquality and I do have the facts. MassEquality itself explains what the title means, and what happens when you get the title. All of which could be easily handled by a civil union. They even realize that gay marriage is only a civil marriage or civil union, what's the difference? The answer is a word. A word that has had one meaning for thousands of years and has the exact same effect as the word union.
Either way in my eyes no gay couple is really married.
Either way in my eyes no gay couple is really married.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Turn on, Tune in or Drop out
In response to: Turn on, Tune in or Drop out
When are we going to have a catastrophic hurricane brought on by global warming, which is one of the reasons we have been told we need this wind farm? So far this season I count ZERO!
Just wondering....
Just wondering....
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: The Truth Will Set You Free
In response to: The Truth Will Set You Free
It was wrong to call the police and blame anyone without proof. On the other hand, I don't think the police intimidated you are tried to ruin your life either. That's a bit of a silly statement. The signs are worth what maybe 20 or 40 bucks? Even if the police knew it was you and caught you with them in your possession they couldn't even arrest you. It's a simple larceny, a misdemeanor, more likely the police were as annoyed about this stupid crap as we have become!
After reading both petty and ridiculous blogs I have come to only one conclusion. If I was a voter in your district I wouldn't vote for either of you simply because of this incident in which both of you handled it like 1st graders.
My advice is to delete both blogs before more people realize the stupidity of the situation.
After reading both petty and ridiculous blogs I have come to only one conclusion. If I was a voter in your district I wouldn't vote for either of you simply because of this incident in which both of you handled it like 1st graders.
My advice is to delete both blogs before more people realize the stupidity of the situation.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Dirty Tricks
In response to: Dirty Tricks
My definition of marriage and the purpose of marriage have been the same for thousands of years. Marriage is for the creation of life and the upbringing of children, and to bring those children up in a loving atmosphere according to the teachings of god. Marriage is only a legally binding contract under state law, it is much more than that in the religious sense which is probably why a religious person like Aaron does not support same sex marriage, because simply, it can never be a marriage.
You contradict your entire argument, if you can obtain assets and visit whomever you want without being married what "rights" are gay people losing? Seems to me that it is much more important to say your married than to actually take part in the responsibility of a married relationship. Why can't gay couples simply enter into a legal contact and call it a legal and binding contract? As you pointed out they can and some have, so in reality gay couples are not losing any rights they are simply gaining a title, a title that is meaningless.
You contradict your entire argument, if you can obtain assets and visit whomever you want without being married what "rights" are gay people losing? Seems to me that it is much more important to say your married than to actually take part in the responsibility of a married relationship. Why can't gay couples simply enter into a legal contact and call it a legal and binding contract? As you pointed out they can and some have, so in reality gay couples are not losing any rights they are simply gaining a title, a title that is meaningless.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Dirty Tricks
In response to: Dirty Tricks
I can't vote for Aaron I am not in his district.
You don't know me, what I do for a living or how I know anything about Aaron. Aaron doesn't even know that and that's the way it will remain. My knowledge is far from elementary and much more than any person would honestly ever want to know!
Marriage is not a right, it's a responsibility always has been always will be. No person should be getting married to gain rights because marriage has never offered any. The state Constitution is what guarantees rights, not marriage.
If Aaron choses not to support gay marriage that's his business and for his reasons. I am guessing that Aaron will never enter into a commitment of any kind with a women to start a family and ensure that the children he brought into this world have a mother and father, which has always been the primary reason for marriage, not the passing of assets or visitors rights at the hospital.
You don't know me, what I do for a living or how I know anything about Aaron. Aaron doesn't even know that and that's the way it will remain. My knowledge is far from elementary and much more than any person would honestly ever want to know!
Marriage is not a right, it's a responsibility always has been always will be. No person should be getting married to gain rights because marriage has never offered any. The state Constitution is what guarantees rights, not marriage.
If Aaron choses not to support gay marriage that's his business and for his reasons. I am guessing that Aaron will never enter into a commitment of any kind with a women to start a family and ensure that the children he brought into this world have a mother and father, which has always been the primary reason for marriage, not the passing of assets or visitors rights at the hospital.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Dirty Tricks
In response to: Dirty Tricks
bub's cola knowing what I know about the foster care system and how it's run in this state pimping himself on the street may have been an easier way to go.
I would say that Mr. Maloy has done, taken part in, been through, and survived more than 99% of all residents of Massachusetts. He must be strong to be the type of man he is today and I don't say that lightly. Put in the same situations most of us would be dead or in jail.
I would say that Mr. Maloy has done, taken part in, been through, and survived more than 99% of all residents of Massachusetts. He must be strong to be the type of man he is today and I don't say that lightly. Put in the same situations most of us would be dead or in jail.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Dirty Tricks
In response to: Dirty Tricks
Sounds to me like Aaron is working the circuit as he should be and was able to convince his opponents supporter to support him. That's called doing a good job not dram! As for the other candidate it's seems like a bit of sour grapes to me.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: The overTurner of Cleon
In response to: The overTurner of Cleon
This is a good point, most people don't realize how easy it is for someone to go into a Best Buy with a fake ID, get instant credit, your credit, buy a $5,000 plasma TV and leave you with the bill and credit problem.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Tax Cheats Steal from Everyone
In response to: Tax Cheats Steal from Everyone
I have always been a supporter of the flat tax, that way cheating on your taxes becomes nearly impossible and everyone gets taxed even the drug dealers.
I could fire my accountant and save 300 bucks every April. I could stop spending countless hours going over receipts at tax time and best of all it's fair!
The rich pay for what they buy, the poor pay for what they buy. The trust fund babies that pay nothing will also get a chance to participate in the American tax system.
http://www.economist.com/opinion/displayStory.cfm?story_id=3861190
I could fire my accountant and save 300 bucks every April. I could stop spending countless hours going over receipts at tax time and best of all it's fair!
The rich pay for what they buy, the poor pay for what they buy. The trust fund babies that pay nothing will also get a chance to participate in the American tax system.
http://www.economist.com/opinion/displayStory.cfm?story_id=3861190
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Got Democracy?
In response to: Got Democracy?
I think Mary has some good points of reminding people that we are under constant surveillance, that we have allowed some rights to be loosened and that we remember why.
I would hate to see Mary wearing a t-shirt that said:
ONE NATION BLOWN TO BITS!
I would hate to see Mary wearing a t-shirt that said:
ONE NATION BLOWN TO BITS!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: On War
In response to: On War
k and which innocent civilians will live or die.
No peace activist has ever brought peace. In the mid 70's we left Vietnam because of the peace movement and as a result, over 2 million people were slaughtered by Pol Pot in Cambodia. This also brought about another war in 1979 between Pol Pot and Vietnam resulting in more deaths.
A similar situation will occur in Iraq should we follow the wishes of the peace activists. Actually given the current hostilities in that region and the mass of wealth it could be much, much worse than what Pol Pot did in a region of the world nobody really cared about.
Iran can get their hands on a Nuclear weapon, and blow up the world in Jihad. We need to be there, and we need troops in Iraq, like it or not.
No peace activist has ever brought peace. In the mid 70's we left Vietnam because of the peace movement and as a result, over 2 million people were slaughtered by Pol Pot in Cambodia. This also brought about another war in 1979 between Pol Pot and Vietnam resulting in more deaths.
A similar situation will occur in Iraq should we follow the wishes of the peace activists. Actually given the current hostilities in that region and the mass of wealth it could be much, much worse than what Pol Pot did in a region of the world nobody really cared about.
Iran can get their hands on a Nuclear weapon, and blow up the world in Jihad. We need to be there, and we need troops in Iraq, like it or not.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: The overTurners of Cleon
In response to: The overTurners of Cleon
Well it appears that legislature won't be passing the money to support our troops any time soon, not while many democrats are busy hob nobbing around the country at the taxpayers expense.
http://news.bostonherald.com/localRegional/view.bg?articleid=153074
http://news.bostonherald.com/localRegional/view.bg?articleid=153074
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Gasoline Companies-Blame the Oil Companies?
In response to: Gasoline Companies-Blame the Oil Companies?
In the short term this problem lies with the complete failure of Congress to enact any energy policy. No drilling, no new refineries, no exploration, no mileage increase in cars, no incentive for renewable, nothing!
The politics of doing nothing, which has primarily been the policy of the democrats in Congress, has lead to the current energy problem. The goal was and always has been to force gas and oil prices so high that people are forced to conserve. $3 a gallon is not that price point, is $4? Maybe $5 who knows? Meanwhile we all suffer because of politics in Washington!
Had we enacted GW's plan and allowed drilling in ANWAR and other places and established some sort of renewable policy, in the short term oil prices would be lower and a plan for the future would be in place! As it stands now we have nothing and it’s doubtful we will have anything anytime soon as long as politics in Washington continue to serve only to get the politician re-elected as opposed to serving the people.
The politics of doing nothing, which has primarily been the policy of the democrats in Congress, has lead to the current energy problem. The goal was and always has been to force gas and oil prices so high that people are forced to conserve. $3 a gallon is not that price point, is $4? Maybe $5 who knows? Meanwhile we all suffer because of politics in Washington!
Had we enacted GW's plan and allowed drilling in ANWAR and other places and established some sort of renewable policy, in the short term oil prices would be lower and a plan for the future would be in place! As it stands now we have nothing and it’s doubtful we will have anything anytime soon as long as politics in Washington continue to serve only to get the politician re-elected as opposed to serving the people.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Government should get out of the "holy matrimony" business
In response to: Government should get out of the "holy matrimony" business
The question is what is the purpose of marriage?
Is it a loving union between a man and a women to rear and raise children or is it to ensure that two people have a legal commitment?
Marriage always has been to ensure the unity of a family and so that children have the benefits of two parents. It's only recently become a legal issue in regards to rights because of laws imposed by the state. Any person can write a Will and pass along their estate. Equal rights are what the gay marriage people are after, rights granted by the state, not by marriage itself.
This is an issue the states should recuse themselves from and allow religious entities to handle the matter. Either way no state can tell a church whom they can and cannot marry and conversely they cannot tell a church whom they must marry.
Is it a loving union between a man and a women to rear and raise children or is it to ensure that two people have a legal commitment?
Marriage always has been to ensure the unity of a family and so that children have the benefits of two parents. It's only recently become a legal issue in regards to rights because of laws imposed by the state. Any person can write a Will and pass along their estate. Equal rights are what the gay marriage people are after, rights granted by the state, not by marriage itself.
This is an issue the states should recuse themselves from and allow religious entities to handle the matter. Either way no state can tell a church whom they can and cannot marry and conversely they cannot tell a church whom they must marry.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Odd Man Out
In response to: Odd Man Out
Chris Gabrieli couldn't be elected to dog catcher. His endorsement of Cape Wind is more like a desperate attempt to get some support. Considering that he hasn't raised nearly any money and has completely funded his own campaign to date this is a sign of a desperate man grasping at straws.
Maybe it's just me but education, taxes, jobs, public safety, and health care are much more important to a voter than the building of a power plant!
Nice try on the spin though.
Maybe it's just me but education, taxes, jobs, public safety, and health care are much more important to a voter than the building of a power plant!
Nice try on the spin though.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: The overTurners of Cleon
In response to: The overTurners of Cleon
Massachusetts has been offering tuition waivers for Guard troops since at least 1977, this is the first time I have ever heard of it not being funded. Guard and Army have different contracts and have similar but different obligations. It is true that Guard members receive federal assistance, mostly through the V.A. but it is the state that advertises 100% FREE TUITION! See link below.
http://www.mass.gov/guard/education/Htm/tuition_waiver.htm
It may be funded at any time but that doesn't help the men and women who start college in a week or two and find themselves short on tuition. I suspect Matt has already introduced the funding back into the budget for the Gov. to sign with and emergency preamble so that the money can be disbursed ASAP, although he didn't mention it.
It should never have come to this, but the fluffanutter, free needles for drug addicts and in-state tuition for illegal immigrants took president over our troops education.
http://www.mass.gov/guard/education/Htm/tuition_waiver.htm
It may be funded at any time but that doesn't help the men and women who start college in a week or two and find themselves short on tuition. I suspect Matt has already introduced the funding back into the budget for the Gov. to sign with and emergency preamble so that the money can be disbursed ASAP, although he didn't mention it.
It should never have come to this, but the fluffanutter, free needles for drug addicts and in-state tuition for illegal immigrants took president over our troops education.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: The overTurners of Cleon
In response to: The overTurners of Cleon
Dick, I commend you for pointing out another failure by Cleon Turner. Your list must be more than a few pages long by now, the guy is an empty suit!
Tuition waivers have been part of the National Guard for as long as I can remember, I used them myself back in the early 90's. It's a reason many kids sign up for the Guard, and it's a major recruitment tool, but now it appears that for the first time in many years, the promise of free in-state tuition for the men and women serving our country is just a empty promise.
IMO it shows the Democrats don't really support the troops, they just like to use the phrase for political purposes. How else can you explain this horrible mistake in judgment?
http://news.bostonherald.com/localRegional/view.bg?articleid=152036
Tuition waivers have been part of the National Guard for as long as I can remember, I used them myself back in the early 90's. It's a reason many kids sign up for the Guard, and it's a major recruitment tool, but now it appears that for the first time in many years, the promise of free in-state tuition for the men and women serving our country is just a empty promise.
IMO it shows the Democrats don't really support the troops, they just like to use the phrase for political purposes. How else can you explain this horrible mistake in judgment?
http://news.bostonherald.com/localRegional/view.bg?articleid=152036
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Cape Wind generates other coastal wind projects here
In response to: Cape Wind generates other coastal wind projects here
I have to apologize I was wrong the wind turbine in Hull is about 100 feet shorter. However, it is up on a hill which I believe makes the difference for height.
Anyone on the fence about wind energy should go to Hull and see this thing. You can also see it from Hingham, and Weymouth, as you drive down Rte 3A. Pictures in this case are not worth a thousand words, this must be seen, the turbines in Nantucket Sound will be larger!
Anyone on the fence about wind energy should go to Hull and see this thing. You can also see it from Hingham, and Weymouth, as you drive down Rte 3A. Pictures in this case are not worth a thousand words, this must be seen, the turbines in Nantucket Sound will be larger!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Cape Wind generates other coastal wind projects here
In response to: Cape Wind generates other coastal wind projects here
They should take a picture of the second wind turbine in Hull, which is about 6 feet shorter than the ones proposed in Nantucket Sound.
The newest turbine in Hull makes the one at the high school, pictured above, look like a childs pin wheel!
The newest turbine in Hull makes the one at the high school, pictured above, look like a childs pin wheel!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Big Dig needs an Independent Commission
In response to: Big Dig needs an Independent Commission
Well said Peter!
It's amazing what a politician will say when they think you have no idea how state government is run.
It's amazing what a politician will say when they think you have no idea how state government is run.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Big Dig needs an Independent Commission
In response to: Big Dig needs an Independent Commission
Well at least Matt wants to do something now that a person died. He certainly didn't do anything when that 14.6 billion dollars went flying out the window!
Looks like Matt is doing some CYA, typical!
Looks like Matt is doing some CYA, typical!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Big Dig needs an Independent Commission
In response to: Big Dig needs an Independent Commission
At least Mitt did something, even from Iowa he has done more than the entire state and federal delegation has in the last 15 years. What's pretty sad is that we have a full time legislature, that has done nothing and a part time Governor that's done it all from another state or country.
I know Mitt doesn't take a pay check but how much we paying our legislature? It's too much that's for sure!
I know Mitt doesn't take a pay check but how much we paying our legislature? It's too much that's for sure!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Big Dig needs an Independent Commission
In response to: Big Dig needs an Independent Commission
Any one ever hear of a "state of the art" project that crumbles on top of people, leaks, and collapses?
Your State and to some degree Federal government is responsible. They allowed and took part in the corruption that lead to the debacle.
It's ironic that the Callahan tunnel built in the 1930's is the only working tunnel in Boston that isn't falling apart! So much for state of the art!
Your State and to some degree Federal government is responsible. They allowed and took part in the corruption that lead to the debacle.
It's ironic that the Callahan tunnel built in the 1930's is the only working tunnel in Boston that isn't falling apart! So much for state of the art!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Cape Codder holding online poll on Cape Wind; plans roundtable discussion
In response to: Cape Codder holding online poll on Cape Wind; plans roundtable discussion
Has any one seen the wind turbine in Hull, it is 8 feet shorter than the ones propose in Nantucket Sound. It's the best chance to get to see what the turbines will look like before the are built.
To say the least, it is enormous, it dwarfs the community. You can't take a picture of it and get a feel for the magnificent size, you have to see it.
To say the least, it is enormous, it dwarfs the community. You can't take a picture of it and get a feel for the magnificent size, you have to see it.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Big Dig needs an Independent Commission
In response to: Big Dig needs an Independent Commission
This should have been done years ago before we spent 14.6 billion dollars and climbing. Nobody cared when Christy Mihos was blowing the whistle, why no independent commission then? He simply lost his job on the turnpike.
The problem with the Big Dig is that it falls under the MTA, and every job on the MTA is a given out by the Senate President.
Saying you want an independent commission now is pointless and political. Now that someone has died as a result of political corruption incorporated with shoddy workmanship, I find the entire legislature culpable.
The problem with the Big Dig is that it falls under the MTA, and every job on the MTA is a given out by the Senate President.
Saying you want an independent commission now is pointless and political. Now that someone has died as a result of political corruption incorporated with shoddy workmanship, I find the entire legislature culpable.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: A skunk by any other name
In response to: A skunk by any other name
All I know is that a Cape Wind supporter and probably investor started this juvenile thread in the first place! The Alliance incorporated, that's hardly news.
Honestly, I have young children and this is the type of stuff they do when they can't get their way. I could care less of about the Wind Farm. I actually think putting a wind farm in Ted Kennedy's back yard is hilarious but really don't care if it's built!
Honestly, I have young children and this is the type of stuff they do when they can't get their way. I could care less of about the Wind Farm. I actually think putting a wind farm in Ted Kennedy's back yard is hilarious but really don't care if it's built!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: A skunk by any other name
In response to: A skunk by any other name
You know it's this kind of petty crap that makes me question the wind farm project. If Cape Wind was so important and so needed they supporters of the project wouldn't act like 2nd graders. I take that back, I have a second grader and he would act like this.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Another overTurner of Cleon
In response to: Another overTurner of Cleon
What's the harm to the State to give people two entire days of tax free purchases? We have over a billion dollars in the rainy day fund, and we had the same holiday last year. I can't believe a state rep would vote against saving his constituents money and help the local merchants who rely on summer business to make it through the winter. I don't think Cleon has any idea what he is doing! No teachers are going to be laid off, local spending to all the Capes school has been increased by the state and we still have plenty of money to do this and make it an annual event.
Let's just face it Cleon wants to control our money, it's a wonder why people leave this state in droves and no young people can afford to stay here. This is just one example of many that drive people out of Massachusetts. Cleon has got to go. I live in his district and will be voting for Neitz.
Let's just face it Cleon wants to control our money, it's a wonder why people leave this state in droves and no young people can afford to stay here. This is just one example of many that drive people out of Massachusetts. Cleon has got to go. I live in his district and will be voting for Neitz.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Clawing For Answers On Big Dig Tunnel Collapse
In response to: Clawing For Answers On Big Dig Tunnel Collapse
Blame yourself, you voted for at least one person on Beacon Hill. In my eyes they are all responsible, the corruption in this project starts at the top.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Blood on the streets
In response to: Blood on the streets
Interestingly enough Mitt could move to New Hampshire and still be re-elected in a land slide if he chose to stay another 4 years!
I give Reilly credit for doing everything he can, and I think he is doing the right thing. The remainder of the elected officials want nothing to do with this problem because they helped create it in the first place!
Where are Kennedy and Kerry, I noticed they were there and all puffy chest proud when it opened, but now that it's falling down and we need leadership where are they?
It seems to me when things get tough our Democrat leadership runs, hides and then hands control over to the Republican. This is just an observation of the obvious state of events!
I give Reilly credit for doing everything he can, and I think he is doing the right thing. The remainder of the elected officials want nothing to do with this problem because they helped create it in the first place!
Where are Kennedy and Kerry, I noticed they were there and all puffy chest proud when it opened, but now that it's falling down and we need leadership where are they?
It seems to me when things get tough our Democrat leadership runs, hides and then hands control over to the Republican. This is just an observation of the obvious state of events!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: A Cape engineer says Big Dig design flawed
In response to: A Cape engineer says Big Dig design flawed
Other than stating the obvious what was the point of this letter. Is this man looking for a job fixing the tunnel?
The Big Dig was and still is a place for people to defraud the taxpayers of billions of dollars. The project was corrupt from the beginning and remains that way today.
I think this quote from Howie Carr sums it all up "The $14.6-billion Tunnel o’ Death. Don’t kill the job - kill the commuters. Look for the union label."
The Big Dig was and still is a place for people to defraud the taxpayers of billions of dollars. The project was corrupt from the beginning and remains that way today.
I think this quote from Howie Carr sums it all up "The $14.6-billion Tunnel o’ Death. Don’t kill the job - kill the commuters. Look for the union label."
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In response to: Blood on the streets
In response to: Blood on the streets
You know that the Governor cannot fire anyone from the Pike, he has no authority, the legislature has ALL the control. A little tid bit left out of the daily news stories and like I said the Democrats appoint ALMOST all with FEW exceptions.
I don't think I am complaining about Democrats, I am simply pointing out the truth. The Dems control the Turnpike, the Republicans control the state parks, it's common knowledge amongst the political hack working class.
I would love to see some republicans win a few seats, and I do work towards that goal. We need balance in the House, not absolute power that corrupts absolutely.
That being said the people get the government they elect and when they are not happy with it they will address the issue.
I don't think I am complaining about Democrats, I am simply pointing out the truth. The Dems control the Turnpike, the Republicans control the state parks, it's common knowledge amongst the political hack working class.
I would love to see some republicans win a few seats, and I do work towards that goal. We need balance in the House, not absolute power that corrupts absolutely.
That being said the people get the government they elect and when they are not happy with it they will address the issue.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Blood on the streets
In response to: Blood on the streets
The Big Dig is a mirror of everything that is wrong with government, over budget, corruption, shoddy workmanship, passing the buck, and ultimately CYA.
Rant is correct that things could have been done to better over see the tunnel project in the last few years, especially when the turnpike authority took control. However, anyone that knows anything about how state government operates knows that the Turnpike falls under the control of the legislature and that's by design. No place are there more high paying hack state jobs than on the Pike and if you want to work there, it's your state rep. or senator that will get you the job and only if that state rep or senator is a member of the party in control. In other words, the democrats on the Hill are responsible for just about every single person that works on the Pike with few exceptions. I am not saying that the democrats are responsible for the tunnel collapse, however, they are responsible for the people who work on the Pike and could have seen to it that Amerillo was fired years ago, they chose not to. I doubt it would have mattered much though because there still would have been an unqualified political hack sitting in the chairman’s seat. The root of the problem lies in government corruption and if there were any questions as to how corrupt our state has become they were erased the day those panels fell. Until something in the state changes and government become more accountable to the people instead of the almighty dollar we can expect more of the same.
Rant is correct that things could have been done to better over see the tunnel project in the last few years, especially when the turnpike authority took control. However, anyone that knows anything about how state government operates knows that the Turnpike falls under the control of the legislature and that's by design. No place are there more high paying hack state jobs than on the Pike and if you want to work there, it's your state rep. or senator that will get you the job and only if that state rep or senator is a member of the party in control. In other words, the democrats on the Hill are responsible for just about every single person that works on the Pike with few exceptions. I am not saying that the democrats are responsible for the tunnel collapse, however, they are responsible for the people who work on the Pike and could have seen to it that Amerillo was fired years ago, they chose not to. I doubt it would have mattered much though because there still would have been an unqualified political hack sitting in the chairman’s seat. The root of the problem lies in government corruption and if there were any questions as to how corrupt our state has become they were erased the day those panels fell. Until something in the state changes and government become more accountable to the people instead of the almighty dollar we can expect more of the same.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Sandwich's answer to illegal immigration makes headline
In response to: Sandwich's answer to illegal immigration makes headline
What's embarrassing is that if they passed the same law in Hyannis, there would be a severe lack of help.
On the other hand, if they did pass it in Hyannis, maybe people would then be paid a livable wage to work and some of our children would be able to actually stay and raise a family in the town they grew up in, instead of moving, like most do now.
In short, the days of hiring illegal labor for less than minimum wage and with no regard for overtime or benefits would be over. Remember, they take the jobs Americans won't do, especially for less than minimum wage with no overtime or weekends off.
BLP7171 I think the key word in your statement is delivered, because for the past 7 years, no person who speaks English and a first language has delivered my paper.
On the other hand, if they did pass it in Hyannis, maybe people would then be paid a livable wage to work and some of our children would be able to actually stay and raise a family in the town they grew up in, instead of moving, like most do now.
In short, the days of hiring illegal labor for less than minimum wage and with no regard for overtime or benefits would be over. Remember, they take the jobs Americans won't do, especially for less than minimum wage with no overtime or weekends off.
BLP7171 I think the key word in your statement is delivered, because for the past 7 years, no person who speaks English and a first language has delivered my paper.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Sandwich's answer to illegal immigration makes headline
In response to: Sandwich's answer to illegal immigration makes headline
Good for Sandwich, I wonder who will deliver the local paper in that town now?
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Cape Wind parent co. seeks to build "peak power" plant in Chelsea
In response to: Cape Wind parent co. seeks to build "peak power" plant in Chelsea
Building a power plant across from a school is much worse than putting turbines in Nantucket Sound if you ask me, but that's part of the reason they went after this property now isn't it?
Rolling blackout outs? When was the last time we had a rolling black out? I can't remember one. More scare tactics to achieve the goal and it's clear to me that the goal is money not the well being of people or the planet!
Just one other thing, didn't Cape Wind anticipate that some people, especially Ted Kennedy and other extremely rich and influential people would be just a bit apprehensive to putting a wind farm in their back yards? They knew they had a fight on their hands and now they are trying to wedge the safety of children into the picture to achieve a goal, it's despicable!
Rolling blackout outs? When was the last time we had a rolling black out? I can't remember one. More scare tactics to achieve the goal and it's clear to me that the goal is money not the well being of people or the planet!
Just one other thing, didn't Cape Wind anticipate that some people, especially Ted Kennedy and other extremely rich and influential people would be just a bit apprehensive to putting a wind farm in their back yards? They knew they had a fight on their hands and now they are trying to wedge the safety of children into the picture to achieve a goal, it's despicable!
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In response to: First Person Plural: We The People
In response to: First Person Plural: We The People
Good question, CapeCodTalk, but I have a sneaking suspicion that some people read the Constitution and it's Amendments in the manner that best suits their own interests.
Is the Constitution a living and breathing document changing with the times or is it a document to be strictly interpreted? Unless we strictly interpret the Constitution in all cases Greg's point about the press is irrelevant. You can't say it's living and breathing in regards to the right to bear arms, and then stricly interpret for freedom of the press or freedom of speach, all of our rights are of equal, importance.
Is the Constitution a living and breathing document changing with the times or is it a document to be strictly interpreted? Unless we strictly interpret the Constitution in all cases Greg's point about the press is irrelevant. You can't say it's living and breathing in regards to the right to bear arms, and then stricly interpret for freedom of the press or freedom of speach, all of our rights are of equal, importance.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Cape Wind parent co. seeks to build "peak power" plant in Chelsea
In response to: Cape Wind parent co. seeks to build "peak power" plant in Chelsea
It's hard to get around the appearance of hypocrisy given all the scare tactics spewed on this website about fossil fuels in support of the Wind Farm.
Many have indicated in the past that the Wind Farm has never really been about saving the environment or even improving it, it's all about money. Cape Wind just took 50 steps backwards in my eyes.
Many have indicated in the past that the Wind Farm has never really been about saving the environment or even improving it, it's all about money. Cape Wind just took 50 steps backwards in my eyes.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Cape Wind parent co. seeks to build "peak power" plant in Chelsea
In response to: Cape Wind parent co. seeks to build "peak power" plant in Chelsea
How is that knife in your back guys? All we here on this website is wind farm this, global warming that, pollution does this and on and on. Low sulfur or not if we are to believe the alarmist global warming is our biggest threat. The fossil fuel burning plant will produce CO2 which will impact global warming. Of course, you have to have bought into that scam hook line and sinker for it to be true, but I have a feeling Coleman may be just a bit conflicted right now!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: First Person Plural: We The People
In response to: First Person Plural: We The People
I don't think anyone thinks the press doesn't have a right to do what they do. However, they also have a responsibility of public trust. If the do something that may threaten the lives of innocent people directly or indirectly then they should be held to account. Usually they are not, and many people feel they will do whatever to whomever to discredit the Bush administration, right or wrong. Dan Rather is a prime example of this and has to yet to personally account for his actions.
I agree that there is very little tolerance amongst political factions, but I doubt this will change anytime soon!
I agree that there is very little tolerance amongst political factions, but I doubt this will change anytime soon!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: For Gore's critics, inconvenient corroboration - from climate scientists
In response to: For Gore's critics, inconvenient corroboration - from climate scientists
Do you beleive Al Gore the man who "invented the Internet" or Mr. Lindzen the Alfred P. Sloan Professor of Atmospheric Science at MIT.
Read his Op Ed
http://www.opinionjournal.com/extra/?id=110008597
Read his Op Ed
http://www.opinionjournal.com/extra/?id=110008597
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: ARMs Threatening American Dream
In response to: ARMs Threatening American Dream
I couldn't agree more with Capemom, we built our house two years ago, and had an adjustable rate, which was based on the Libor and was subject to go up in 3 years by a max of 2% a year or the Libor plus 2% (so it could have gone down). Considering the Libor is now just around 5.7% and my rate was 4.6% it made sense for me to follow the trends and keep up with Sallie Mae predictions on mortgage rates.
In January or February they stated that rates would climb to near 7% by the end of 2006 so instead of waiting a year for my rate to climb to 6.6% and then on from there, I refinanced, locking in a 30 year at 5.875%, zero points. Current 30 years run from 6.5% to 6.9% with zero points so I made a good move. My payment is higher but I knew that would happen from day one.
Anyone that buys a house with an ARM should either plan on moving by the end the fixed term or have no idea what they are in for. All in all, it's your responsibility to know what your signing and to have your homework done!
In January or February they stated that rates would climb to near 7% by the end of 2006 so instead of waiting a year for my rate to climb to 6.6% and then on from there, I refinanced, locking in a 30 year at 5.875%, zero points. Current 30 years run from 6.5% to 6.9% with zero points so I made a good move. My payment is higher but I knew that would happen from day one.
Anyone that buys a house with an ARM should either plan on moving by the end the fixed term or have no idea what they are in for. All in all, it's your responsibility to know what your signing and to have your homework done!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: For Gore's critics, inconvenient corroboration - from climate scientists
In response to: For Gore's critics, inconvenient corroboration - from climate scientists
Good idea Peckham give up the scare tactics, they are impossible to prove anyways.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: For Gore's critics, inconvenient corroboration - from climate scientists
In response to: For Gore's critics, inconvenient corroboration - from climate scientists
The man who claimed to invet the internet is the reason we should all fear that global warming is mankinds fault and that soon Kansas will be ocean front property!
Is this a joke? Am I on candid camera?
Is this a joke? Am I on candid camera?
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: For Gore's critics, inconvenient corroboration - from climate scientists
In response to: For Gore's critics, inconvenient corroboration - from climate scientists
Neil you don't get it, Coleman, Al Gore and others have said it's true so it must be. Even though all scientist use words like probably, most likely, and could be, which are not factual statements, just opinions.
So smoking causes cancer, true, however the earth has warmed and cooled for a trillion years over and over again. How long have people been on earth? How many years have we been burning fossil fuels in mass? Not long enough to conclude that it's humans that have caused this cycle of warming or to conclude that this is not just a normal cycle. Unless of course there is money to be made, then of course, it's fossil fuels causing the warming and we need a wind farm to help stop the warming. Nobody knows for sure and I have yet to read any study that says conclusively anything to the contrary.
So smoking causes cancer, true, however the earth has warmed and cooled for a trillion years over and over again. How long have people been on earth? How many years have we been burning fossil fuels in mass? Not long enough to conclude that it's humans that have caused this cycle of warming or to conclude that this is not just a normal cycle. Unless of course there is money to be made, then of course, it's fossil fuels causing the warming and we need a wind farm to help stop the warming. Nobody knows for sure and I have yet to read any study that says conclusively anything to the contrary.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: A Summer Read: Weighing The Cost Of A College Education
In response to: A Summer Read: Weighing The Cost Of A College Education
Well Greg I don't know if much has changed but when I went to college, early 90's, in my second year I was able to secure the maximum financial aid, in federal grants, tuition assistance you name it, but my family was dirt poor. The first year I paid for myself by working. Then one summer I earned over $10,000, spaghetti and ketchup, and sodium soups weren't a healthy way to live, I worked my but off that year. After that I got nothing but federal student loans which we all know are not financial aid, but long term loans. I found out the hard way that you have to be broke to get aid, earn too much and your treated like anyone else. It's a catch 22 that favors the poor, and punishes the working class. I made it though but with my last two years almost completely financed.
Unless things have changed I suspect the working and middle class people suffer the most not the poor or the rich.
As it turns out, beer was more appealing than real food so I ate lots of spaghetti and ketchup. True Story!
Unless things have changed I suspect the working and middle class people suffer the most not the poor or the rich.
As it turns out, beer was more appealing than real food so I ate lots of spaghetti and ketchup. True Story!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: A Summer Read: Weighing The Cost Of A College Education
In response to: A Summer Read: Weighing The Cost Of A College Education
I don't think there is anything anyone can do. Are we going to have government regulate college tuition and fees? That's a very bad idea, the last thing I want is government with more influence in education.
I think the market will bring on lower price. The flood of baby boomer children, and their children have swamped the college market. That in combination with a weak public school system have made prices skyrocket.
The world needs ditch diggers, machine operators, plumbers, landscapers, and clerks. Given the fact that some of the people I went to college with are right now doing those very jobs, it's clear that a college education isn't the end all be all.
Either way I started planning when they were born.
I think the market will bring on lower price. The flood of baby boomer children, and their children have swamped the college market. That in combination with a weak public school system have made prices skyrocket.
The world needs ditch diggers, machine operators, plumbers, landscapers, and clerks. Given the fact that some of the people I went to college with are right now doing those very jobs, it's clear that a college education isn't the end all be all.
Either way I started planning when they were born.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: For Gore's critics, inconvenient corroboration - from climate scientists
In response to: For Gore's critics, inconvenient corroboration - from climate scientists
Why would anyone flat out reject the premise that human activity is contributing to global warming when it cannot be proven false or true.
Just because scientists do not reject a hypothesis doesn't mean they support it either. I think we covered that in 7th grade science class.
The fact is that there is just enough debate for scaremongers to use whatever they can to make a buck and not enough science to stop the exploitation by disingenuous people.
Just because scientists do not reject a hypothesis doesn't mean they support it either. I think we covered that in 7th grade science class.
The fact is that there is just enough debate for scaremongers to use whatever they can to make a buck and not enough science to stop the exploitation by disingenuous people.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: For Gore's critics, inconvenient corroboration - from climate scientists
In response to: For Gore's critics, inconvenient corroboration - from climate scientists
Former University of Winnipeg climatology professor Dr. Tim Ball reacted to Gore’s claim that there has been a sharp drop-off in the thickness of the Arctic ice cap since 1970.
"The survey that Gore cites was a single transect across one part of the Arctic basin in the month of October during the 1960s when we were in the middle of the cooling period. The 1990 runs were done in the warmer month of September, using a wholly different technology,” –Tim Ball said, according to the Canadian Free Press.
Of course none of this will ever see the light of a newspaper because it doesn't fit the template of doom and gloom media, but I had to post it to rebut the AP story which Coleman feels is creditable and I feel is not.
"The survey that Gore cites was a single transect across one part of the Arctic basin in the month of October during the 1960s when we were in the middle of the cooling period. The 1990 runs were done in the warmer month of September, using a wholly different technology,” –Tim Ball said, according to the Canadian Free Press.
Of course none of this will ever see the light of a newspaper because it doesn't fit the template of doom and gloom media, but I had to post it to rebut the AP story which Coleman feels is creditable and I feel is not.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: For Gore's critics, inconvenient corroboration - from climate scientists
In response to: For Gore's critics, inconvenient corroboration - from climate scientists
“…A study in the journal Science by the social scientist Nancy Oreskes claimed that a search of the ISI Web of Knowledge Database for the years 1993 to 2003 under the key words "global climate change" produced 928 articles, all of whose abstracts supported what she referred to as the consensus view. A British social scientist, Benny Peiser, checked her procedure and found that only 913 of the 928 articles had abstracts at all, and that only 13 of the remaining 913 explicitly endorsed the so-called consensus view. Several actually opposed it.”- Lindzen wrote in an op-ed in the June 26, 2006 Wall Street Journal.
Roy Spencer, principal research scientist for the University of Alabama in Huntsville, wrote an open letter to Gore criticizing his presentation of climate science in the film:
“…Temperature measurements in the arctic suggest that it was just as warm there in the 1930's...before most greenhouse gas emissions. Don't you ever wonder whether sea ice concentrations back then were low, too?”- Roy Spencer wrote in a May 25, 2006 column.
Roy Spencer, principal research scientist for the University of Alabama in Huntsville, wrote an open letter to Gore criticizing his presentation of climate science in the film:
“…Temperature measurements in the arctic suggest that it was just as warm there in the 1930's...before most greenhouse gas emissions. Don't you ever wonder whether sea ice concentrations back then were low, too?”- Roy Spencer wrote in a May 25, 2006 column.
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In response to: For Gore's critics, inconvenient corroboration - from climate scientists
In response to: For Gore's critics, inconvenient corroboration - from climate scientists
Gore’s claim that global warming is causing the snows of Mt. Kilimanjaro to disappear has also been debunked by scientific reports. For example, a 2004 study in the journal Nature makes clear that Kilimanjaro is experiencing less snowfall because there’s less moisture in the air due to deforestation around Kilimanjaro.
Richard S. Lindzen, the Alfred P. Sloan Professor of Atmospheric Science at MIT, wrote:
“A general characteristic of Mr. Gore's approach is to assiduously ignore the fact that the earth and its climate are dynamic; they are always changing even without any external forcing. To treat all change as something to fear is bad enough; to do so in order to exploit that fear is much worse.” - Lindzen wrote in an op-ed in the June 26, 2006 Wall Street Journal
Gore’s film also cites a review of scientific literature by the journal Science which claimed 100% consensus on global warming, but Lindzen pointed out the study was flat out incorrect.
There is more.....
Richard S. Lindzen, the Alfred P. Sloan Professor of Atmospheric Science at MIT, wrote:
“A general characteristic of Mr. Gore's approach is to assiduously ignore the fact that the earth and its climate are dynamic; they are always changing even without any external forcing. To treat all change as something to fear is bad enough; to do so in order to exploit that fear is much worse.” - Lindzen wrote in an op-ed in the June 26, 2006 Wall Street Journal
Gore’s film also cites a review of scientific literature by the journal Science which claimed 100% consensus on global warming, but Lindzen pointed out the study was flat out incorrect.
There is more.....
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: For Gore's critics, inconvenient corroboration - from climate scientists
In response to: For Gore's critics, inconvenient corroboration - from climate scientists
of the former Vice President. In addition, Correll’s reported links as an “affiliate” of a Washington, D.C.-based consulting firm that provides “expert testimony” in trials and his reported sponsorship by the left-leaning Packard Foundation, were not disclosed by AP. See http://www.junkscience.com/feb06.htm
The AP also chose to ignore Gore’s reliance on the now-discredited “hockey stick” by Dr. Michael Mann, which claims that temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere remained relatively stable over 900 years, then spiked upward in the 20th century, and that the 1990’s were the warmest decade in at least 1000 years. Last week’s National Academy of Sciences report dispelled Mann’s often cited claims by reaffirming the existence of both the Medieval Warm Period and the Little Ice Age. See Senator Inhofe’s statement on the broken “Hockey Stick.” (http://epw.senate.gov/pressitem.cfm?party=rep&id=257697 )
The AP also chose to ignore Gore’s reliance on the now-discredited “hockey stick” by Dr. Michael Mann, which claims that temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere remained relatively stable over 900 years, then spiked upward in the 20th century, and that the 1990’s were the warmest decade in at least 1000 years. Last week’s National Academy of Sciences report dispelled Mann’s often cited claims by reaffirming the existence of both the Medieval Warm Period and the Little Ice Age. See Senator Inhofe’s statement on the broken “Hockey Stick.” (http://epw.senate.gov/pressitem.cfm?party=rep&id=257697 )
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: For Gore's critics, inconvenient corroboration - from climate scientists
In response to: For Gore's critics, inconvenient corroboration - from climate scientists
Some questions. MARC MORANO,MATT DEMPSEY
The June 27, 2006 Associated Press (AP) article titled “Scientists OK Gore’s Movie for Accuracy” by Seth Borenstein raises some serious questions about AP’s bias and methodology.
AP chose to ignore the scores of scientists who have harshly criticized the science presented in former Vice President Al Gore’s movie “An Inconvenient Truth.”
In the interest of full disclosure, the AP should release the names of the “more than 100 top climate researchers” they attempted to contact to review “An Inconvenient Truth.” AP should also name all 19 scientists who gave Gore “five stars for accuracy.” AP claims 19 scientists viewed Gore’s movie, but it only quotes five of them in its article. AP should also release the names of the so-called scientific “skeptics” they claim to have contacted.
The AP article quotes Robert Correll, the chairman of the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment group. It appears from the article that Correll has a personal relationship with Gore, having viewed the film at a private screening at the invitation
The June 27, 2006 Associated Press (AP) article titled “Scientists OK Gore’s Movie for Accuracy” by Seth Borenstein raises some serious questions about AP’s bias and methodology.
AP chose to ignore the scores of scientists who have harshly criticized the science presented in former Vice President Al Gore’s movie “An Inconvenient Truth.”
In the interest of full disclosure, the AP should release the names of the “more than 100 top climate researchers” they attempted to contact to review “An Inconvenient Truth.” AP should also name all 19 scientists who gave Gore “five stars for accuracy.” AP claims 19 scientists viewed Gore’s movie, but it only quotes five of them in its article. AP should also release the names of the so-called scientific “skeptics” they claim to have contacted.
The AP article quotes Robert Correll, the chairman of the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment group. It appears from the article that Correll has a personal relationship with Gore, having viewed the film at a private screening at the invitation
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: For Gore's critics, inconvenient corroboration - from climate scientists
In response to: For Gore's critics, inconvenient corroboration - from climate scientists
You are playing against peoples fears to further your own objective. Is that coherent enough?
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: For Gore's critics, inconvenient corroboration - from climate scientists
In response to: For Gore's critics, inconvenient corroboration - from climate scientists
Jack your are is an opportunist in this blog topic. Al Gore's movie raises fear of something that we may or may not be able to do anything about. Of course, if people are afraid the Earth is melting they would be much more likely to approve and support your pet project the wind farm.
That's really what this blog post is about right, another reason we need Cape Wind?
I am always wearing of any studies when the people conducting the studies depend directly on their own conclusion for a pay check.
That's really what this blog post is about right, another reason we need Cape Wind?
I am always wearing of any studies when the people conducting the studies depend directly on their own conclusion for a pay check.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Don't fix it - Treat it
In response to: Don't fix it - Treat it
The entire bill is nonsense. They are giving them away in defiance of the law anyways, and judges dismiss the charges when people are caught with them by police. Massachusetts has already made these things legal by not enforcing the law. Nothing is going to change in regards to needles, and the spread of disease isn't going to stop. The only thing this law does is help others who "care" feel good about themselves and it gives the rest of us another reason to feel embarrassed on vacation when people ask; where are you from?
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: For Gore's critics, inconvenient corroboration - from climate scientists
In response to: For Gore's critics, inconvenient corroboration - from climate scientists
Here is a different point of view and no less bias than the AP or Al Gore.
http://www.epw.senate.gov/pressitem.cfm?party=rep&id=257909
http://www.epw.senate.gov/pressitem.cfm?party=rep&id=257909
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Scientific panel bolsters key piece of global warming evidence
In response to: Scientific panel bolsters key piece of global warming evidence
I can't disagree with that, I remember a time when it never snowed on Cape Cod. However, I did use the word Earth, and I can only assume that 20 years ago you did not travel the globe in your leather pants :).
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Scientific panel bolsters key piece of global warming evidence
In response to: Scientific panel bolsters key piece of global warming evidence
Notice the gray line is when they started using thermometers and it starts late 1800's. That's when they had enough global stations to get an average, temp. I think it's fair to say in 1901 the thermometers were less accurate than they are today, and that the thermometers are more accurate now than they were 15 years ago.
The remaining 1,900 years they used core samples from the tundra and other places in the world to determine temperature. Apparently you can gauge the worlds temperature from dead animal remains and it's accurate within 1 degree. Anyone want to buy a bridge?
On the other hand I think it's fair to say the earth is warmer than it was 20 years ago, but to say that we are the brink of a cataclysmic event due to mans consumption of fossil fuels is a bit more fuzzy science. The zealots are using energy prices and the war in Iraq to push an agenda that has trillions of the worlds dollars up for grabs. The truth is that 20 years is equal to less than a millisecond in the earths long history of climate change and yet we should be concerned. I don't think so!
The remaining 1,900 years they used core samples from the tundra and other places in the world to determine temperature. Apparently you can gauge the worlds temperature from dead animal remains and it's accurate within 1 degree. Anyone want to buy a bridge?
On the other hand I think it's fair to say the earth is warmer than it was 20 years ago, but to say that we are the brink of a cataclysmic event due to mans consumption of fossil fuels is a bit more fuzzy science. The zealots are using energy prices and the war in Iraq to push an agenda that has trillions of the worlds dollars up for grabs. The truth is that 20 years is equal to less than a millisecond in the earths long history of climate change and yet we should be concerned. I don't think so!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Debate on Cape Wind after screening of "An Inconvenient Truth" tonight
In response to: Debate on Cape Wind after screening of "An Inconvenient Truth" tonight
The fact that this will take place after Al (I really am a nut) Gore's movie is enough to say to me that like Halloween the whackos will be out in force.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: The Base
In response to: The Base
She has obviously stirred some emotions, however, her book is entitled Godless: The Church of Liberalism. I haven't heard one liberal dispute the Godless claim even though the great, great, majority of americans believe in God.
I think you have put the head on the nail when you talk about why conservatives are upset with Bush. However, the reason most of us still stand behind him is a fear of the alternative. John Kerry, Hillary Clinton, Howard Dean, John Murtha, and other liberals.
You are also correct when you say, "the human animal cannot sustain rage and hatred for a long period of time without starting to devour itself and others". Although I think it's the liberals that are consumed by hatred.
I think you have put the head on the nail when you talk about why conservatives are upset with Bush. However, the reason most of us still stand behind him is a fear of the alternative. John Kerry, Hillary Clinton, Howard Dean, John Murtha, and other liberals.
You are also correct when you say, "the human animal cannot sustain rage and hatred for a long period of time without starting to devour itself and others". Although I think it's the liberals that are consumed by hatred.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Turner's turmoil, Demetrius' dimness, Maloy's malaise
In response to: Turner's turmoil, Demetrius' dimness, Maloy's malaise
I am glad Aaron took the time to rebut this political hackery.
Aaron I am not in your district so I can't vote for you but it is very clear that you have guts and are not afraid to stand up for what you believe. We need more people like you to run for office and less people who have no idea what they are talking about running at the mouth (Walter) that's for sure! One thing is VERY clear, they are definitely scared your running for that seat! I think the reason is that the 300 mailers I got two years ago from Bay Windows and MassEquity become worthless against you. Good luck!
The answer to KMA's question may be in the blog itself. Who wants to be labeled by the left as a traitor to a movement that clearly doesn't reflect the opinions of all? The gay marriage group is so aggressive and mean spirited that they forced the current state Rep. to give up her seat rather than deal with all of the hate that goes with expressing your opinion.
Aaron I am not in your district so I can't vote for you but it is very clear that you have guts and are not afraid to stand up for what you believe. We need more people like you to run for office and less people who have no idea what they are talking about running at the mouth (Walter) that's for sure! One thing is VERY clear, they are definitely scared your running for that seat! I think the reason is that the 300 mailers I got two years ago from Bay Windows and MassEquity become worthless against you. Good luck!
The answer to KMA's question may be in the blog itself. Who wants to be labeled by the left as a traitor to a movement that clearly doesn't reflect the opinions of all? The gay marriage group is so aggressive and mean spirited that they forced the current state Rep. to give up her seat rather than deal with all of the hate that goes with expressing your opinion.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Turner's turmoil, Demetrius' dimness, Maloy's malaise
In response to: Turner's turmoil, Demetrius' dimness, Maloy's malaise
He was added by our Moderator, not Howie, I should have made that clearer. It's Walter who is attemtpting to discredit Maloy and that's why he added him to this blog, IMO.
Carole Fiola is on the Govenors Council and I have never voted for her, so again is out of the picture.
Carole Fiola is on the Govenors Council and I have never voted for her, so again is out of the picture.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Profiles in tax avoidance
In response to: Profiles in tax avoidance
Lets' narrow it down a bit Peter, which Kennedy's the drug addicts or the alcoholics?
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Turner's turmoil, Demetrius' dimness, Maloy's malaise
In response to: Turner's turmoil, Demetrius' dimness, Maloy's malaise
No, with the exception of Aaron Maloy they are all Democrats, Maloy is being harasses because he is gay but doesn't support gay marriage. He is not a liberal democrat, as most would just assume to stereotype him as; basing their assumptions on his upbringing and sexual orientation. Aaron is a liberals worst nightmare, and that's why I think he was added to Howie Carrs list of baffooning Massachusetts pols. You can't argue with Aaron that he doesn't understand poverty, you can't make the argument that is he homophobic, so discredit him and heap him in with a laundry list of incorrigible politicians who have in the very least done something wrong or incredibly stupid. Aaron has done neither!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Profiles in tax avoidance
In response to: Profiles in tax avoidance
Yea Peter I am sure everyone just leaves the car in New Hampshire, they never drive it in Mass for a few years and skip all the crazy taxes, that never happens :)
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: My NPR/PBS Soapbox
In response to: My NPR/PBS Soapbox
I have tried to listen to NPR and it's painful, even the news which I admit is very informative.
The point is could it survive on it's own without government subsidies? Everthing you mentioned is already availible on the radio in some other format and it doesn't cost the taxpayer anything.
The point is could it survive on it's own without government subsidies? Everthing you mentioned is already availible on the radio in some other format and it doesn't cost the taxpayer anything.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Profiles in tax avoidance
In response to: Profiles in tax avoidance
$23,000 is sales tax isn't chicken feed it's highway robbery! Good for Christy!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: My NPR/PBS Soapbox
In response to: My NPR/PBS Soapbox
I am only assuming based on the slant of your article and the parts that were left out.
Lets face it we are all biased, the people who say they are not believe in nothing.
Honestly, I don't see any reason for the taxpayer to subsidize a radio or TV show. PBS could survive on their own, they have great programming for kids. NPR on the other hand is like listening to the grass grow, slow and boring. Why do we need to pay for something that nobody is listening to and if people are listening then it should be able to survive on it's own.
Lets face it we are all biased, the people who say they are not believe in nothing.
Honestly, I don't see any reason for the taxpayer to subsidize a radio or TV show. PBS could survive on their own, they have great programming for kids. NPR on the other hand is like listening to the grass grow, slow and boring. Why do we need to pay for something that nobody is listening to and if people are listening then it should be able to survive on it's own.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: My NPR/PBS Soapbox
In response to: My NPR/PBS Soapbox
This was a subcommittee vote, not a full house vote. The funding cut passed on a voice vote, which means we have no idea who voted for or against. Obviously the Democrats on the committee didn't make an issue of it or voted for the cut as well. Why assume the republicans did it an why blame the President, he wasn't there and he didn't sign anything.
And they say NPR and PBS are liberally biased. I don't know if that is true but I know at least one listener is.
And they say NPR and PBS are liberally biased. I don't know if that is true but I know at least one listener is.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Biofuel produces CO2
In response to: Biofuel produces CO2
This little story was posted today, from Canada of all places. Sorry but I tend to believe the credible scientist, not the fruit cakes!
http://www.canadafreepress.com/2006/harris061206.htm
http://www.canadafreepress.com/2006/harris061206.htm
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Biofuel produces CO2
In response to: Biofuel produces CO2
I hear that Balboa!
I am all for a cheaper cleaner energy source, and I love new technologies. On the other hand I don't buy into the sky is falling global warming crowd! Nothing they say seems to be proven facts and often times their claims contradict what scientists say. So if we are going to use ethanol or some other natural additive lets do it because it will reduce contaminates in drinking water, and reduce dependence on foreign oil, not because Al Gore has a new movie staring Al Gore as a nut!
I am all for a cheaper cleaner energy source, and I love new technologies. On the other hand I don't buy into the sky is falling global warming crowd! Nothing they say seems to be proven facts and often times their claims contradict what scientists say. So if we are going to use ethanol or some other natural additive lets do it because it will reduce contaminates in drinking water, and reduce dependence on foreign oil, not because Al Gore has a new movie staring Al Gore as a nut!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: State Tax rollbacks and the Democrats
In response to: State Tax rollbacks and the Democrats
Does having family members who are habitually looking for a handout and refusing to work qualification enough?
What is correct for some is wrong to others!
What is correct for some is wrong to others!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: State Tax rollbacks and the Democrats
In response to: State Tax rollbacks and the Democrats
No it's just hard for me to feel bad for someone on welfare when I know there are millions of other people in the world who would be very happy to have food on the table, and running water and would work hard to get it.
The same argument can be made for all of these social programs we have for the lazy who feel entitled to a state check. If Mass pays 600 million, multiply that by 50, plus the federal contribution and we could feed the world, offer universal health care and all we would have to do is make sure the layabouts work for a living. Why do we have welfare and 12 million illegal immigrants to do the jobs Americans won’t do? It makes ZERO sense.
The same argument can be made for all of these social programs we have for the lazy who feel entitled to a state check. If Mass pays 600 million, multiply that by 50, plus the federal contribution and we could feed the world, offer universal health care and all we would have to do is make sure the layabouts work for a living. Why do we have welfare and 12 million illegal immigrants to do the jobs Americans won’t do? It makes ZERO sense.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: State Tax rollbacks and the Democrats
In response to: State Tax rollbacks and the Democrats
You want to know why some parts of the world hate us, particularly the poorer parts? Because we consider people to be impoverished people who live in run down homes, on food stamps, driving an old car.
Try going to Haiti where poverty is REAL. Where people have to walk five miles to get a bucket of dirty water, their last goat just died so they don't have any food or know where to get any. Go to a place where simply medical care, like band aids are hard to come by and the doctors have no supplies or even antiseptic. Try living in a metal hut with a dirt floor for a while as your children starve and no help is on the way.
Poverty in the United States is a joke compared to the rest of the world. Nobody impoverished in Haiti has HBO I can assure you of that, they have more pressing issues to deal with like, living!
Try going to Haiti where poverty is REAL. Where people have to walk five miles to get a bucket of dirty water, their last goat just died so they don't have any food or know where to get any. Go to a place where simply medical care, like band aids are hard to come by and the doctors have no supplies or even antiseptic. Try living in a metal hut with a dirt floor for a while as your children starve and no help is on the way.
Poverty in the United States is a joke compared to the rest of the world. Nobody impoverished in Haiti has HBO I can assure you of that, they have more pressing issues to deal with like, living!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: State Tax rollbacks and the Democrats
In response to: State Tax rollbacks and the Democrats
So if welfare is so bad why are so many people on it? Why do we have so many illegal immigrants doing the work others won't do. Seems to me like their are plenty of jobs, but none that pay you to sit home and watch TV, like welfare does.
In Massachusetts a person can get section 8 housing = FREE RENT. Food stamps, = FREE FOOD, heating assistance, FREE UTILITIES, and the a welfare check = FREE MONEY, after all that is done they can claim the earned income tax credit and get more FREE MONEY. Being at 55% of the poverty level isn't so bad when you get every thing else for free!
In Massachusetts a person can get section 8 housing = FREE RENT. Food stamps, = FREE FOOD, heating assistance, FREE UTILITIES, and the a welfare check = FREE MONEY, after all that is done they can claim the earned income tax credit and get more FREE MONEY. Being at 55% of the poverty level isn't so bad when you get every thing else for free!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: State Tax rollbacks and the Democrats
In response to: State Tax rollbacks and the Democrats
How come welfare is $600 million? We have 150,000 immigrants a year moving to Massachusetts to do the jobs Americans won't do and we have a 600 million dollar welfare program. What's wrong with that picture?
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: State Tax rollbacks and the Democrats
In response to: State Tax rollbacks and the Democrats
I think our elected official want the sky, not the people. The people are acting with their feet and leaving for whatever reason.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: State Tax rollbacks and the Democrats
In response to: State Tax rollbacks and the Democrats
So the big question is how do you cut taxes and still spend money like it grows on trees?
Good question!
Good question!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Herald columnist fairly swoons overDeval Patrick
In response to: Herald columnist fairly swoons overDeval Patrick
Good luck to him, he is the only candidate that gives Kerry Heeley a shot at winning and he is the most liberal of all candidates, by a mile.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Bonnie's back !
In response to: Bonnie's back !
It appears the things that make you unhappy don't bother me at all, sorry.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Notes From Democratic Debate
In response to: Notes From Democratic Debate
Is there any group more corrupt and shallow as a group of lawyers?
Good for you for attending, I am sure those icy looks you got stirred some talk afterwards.
Good for you for attending, I am sure those icy looks you got stirred some talk afterwards.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Stalking that pesky wabbit
In response to: Stalking that pesky wabbit
It appears someone did his homework, and it's obviously not Bill Delahunt. On the other hand the truth and facts never really matter in the arena of politics. Bill knows best that a lie told over and over again becomes the truth to the ignorant.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: What's Your I.Q.?
In response to: What's Your I.Q.?
If dressing a dear was a talent that a person could make a living from, instead of a necessity to a sport, I would agree.
Biology isn't a requirement of the MCAS, only math and english are and look at all the complaints. Science hasn't been added yet, but it will be and it should be.
A basic understanding of the world isn't too much to ask, not if you plan on living on Earth.
Biology isn't a requirement of the MCAS, only math and english are and look at all the complaints. Science hasn't been added yet, but it will be and it should be.
A basic understanding of the world isn't too much to ask, not if you plan on living on Earth.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: What's Your I.Q.?
In response to: What's Your I.Q.?
I am not sure how ensuring the children have at least a 10th grade level of knowledge does damage. Maybe your right, 10th grade is too low of a standard. If you know of another effective means in determining that the children have retained the knowledge they are supposed to be taught step forward and provide it.
It's much more damaging for young people to head into the world with a diploma they can barely read thinking they are a high school graduate, than it is for the same person to head into the world knowing they didn't have the basic skills of a 10th grader.
It's much more damaging for young people to head into the world with a diploma they can barely read thinking they are a high school graduate, than it is for the same person to head into the world knowing they didn't have the basic skills of a 10th grader.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: What's Your I.Q.?
In response to: What's Your I.Q.?
I think the Opinionator is trying to make a point about the MCAS, it is that time of years again.
Unfortunately, we cannot trust our public educators to teach the children.
Unfortunately, we cannot trust our public educators to teach the children.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Desperate Candidates
In response to: Desperate Candidates
There are plenty of studies out there on this topic. Try the Journal of Educational Research if you subscribe or are willing to pay to read it online. Otherwise try http://www.ncpie.org/WhatsHappening/researchJanuary2006.html
Just a question, why would you love for someone to say that in front of the PTA? I am a member of my children's PTA, although it's not called that and I speak my mind often. Mostly we are a fundraising and support group for the school, I have no idea what happens at other PTA meetings, but I am sure they have similar issues that we have. I am curious???
My opening statement was a joke.
Just a question, why would you love for someone to say that in front of the PTA? I am a member of my children's PTA, although it's not called that and I speak my mind often. Mostly we are a fundraising and support group for the school, I have no idea what happens at other PTA meetings, but I am sure they have similar issues that we have. I am curious???
My opening statement was a joke.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Desperate Candidates
In response to: Desperate Candidates
There is a universal model, teach the children that's it and that's all the parents ask for.
On the other hand, in some way parents need to be more accountable to the child's education and children accountable to the school. That's the one aspect the Catholic schools have that public lacks and generally, it makes the difference. The teachers are not better, the per pupil spending is lower, and class sizes are generally larger. In a Catholic school the teachers expect parents to be involved in homework. At the younger grades without parental involvement a child will fall fast behind.
It's the parents that make the biggest difference, not unfunded mandates, or smaller class sizes, or higher per pupil spending.
On the other hand, in some way parents need to be more accountable to the child's education and children accountable to the school. That's the one aspect the Catholic schools have that public lacks and generally, it makes the difference. The teachers are not better, the per pupil spending is lower, and class sizes are generally larger. In a Catholic school the teachers expect parents to be involved in homework. At the younger grades without parental involvement a child will fall fast behind.
It's the parents that make the biggest difference, not unfunded mandates, or smaller class sizes, or higher per pupil spending.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Desperate Candidates
In response to: Desperate Candidates
Great study, although I don't see any mythology. The study compares Catholic private schools to Non-Catholic private schools to see if Catholic schools had some sort of advantage over non-Catholic private schools. In essence it's like comparing Bishop Stang to Tabor Academy. A far shot from New Bedford High School.
It does make you think though, they studied kids in 8th and 10th grade and the only difference was in reading were the Catholic schools actually went down a a few tenths of a point, which doesn't make sense. Maybe the cirriculum doesn't focus on reading as much during those years, who knows?
One very important factor to consider is that a Catholic high school like Bishop Stang costs about $6,700 a year to attend, Tabor is over $40,000.
It does make you think though, they studied kids in 8th and 10th grade and the only difference was in reading were the Catholic schools actually went down a a few tenths of a point, which doesn't make sense. Maybe the cirriculum doesn't focus on reading as much during those years, who knows?
One very important factor to consider is that a Catholic high school like Bishop Stang costs about $6,700 a year to attend, Tabor is over $40,000.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Desperate Candidates
In response to: Desperate Candidates
Yea, they have a good point on the DOE, but it's hard to tell what number of kids would have dropped out anyways without MCAS. I doubt it was 25%, maybe 15%. Anyways, the reason MCAS is in place is because the educators were not educating. Kids were graduating from high school that could barely read, or do simple math, that's disgraceful.
Parents want to know that the schools are doing their jobs, to be honest we don't trust them to educate the kids, mostly because it was our generation that was pushed through the school, and we still know people with a diploma who are struggling.
New Bedford did come up with the answer though, for parents of children who don't want to take MCAS, go to Catholic school, simple. Of course if they do get in, they won't be coddled and pushed into the next grade, they will have to earn it. They won't be allowed to disrupt class or else the will be expelled and they will have to study every night. They don't offer alternative classes, like basket weaving, and religion/morality is not optional.
Parents want to know that the schools are doing their jobs, to be honest we don't trust them to educate the kids, mostly because it was our generation that was pushed through the school, and we still know people with a diploma who are struggling.
New Bedford did come up with the answer though, for parents of children who don't want to take MCAS, go to Catholic school, simple. Of course if they do get in, they won't be coddled and pushed into the next grade, they will have to earn it. They won't be allowed to disrupt class or else the will be expelled and they will have to study every night. They don't offer alternative classes, like basket weaving, and religion/morality is not optional.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: The signs are everywhere, Senator
In response to: The signs are everywhere, Senator
What kind of environmentalist takes a Lear Jet from western Mass to Connecticut? How much jet fuel polluted the air? What a Hypocrite.
Do as I say not as I do right Teddy!
Do as I say not as I do right Teddy!
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Desperate Candidates
In response to: Desperate Candidates
I was listening to the radio in Boston and they had some of the New Bedford people on the radio. The head of the school committee and the principal at different times stated that Catholic schools are not required to pass the MCAS why should the public schools? I almost fell over, has anyone ever heard of graduates from Catholic high schools, (most require exams to get in), graduating from high school and not being able to read or write? Conversely, has anyone ever heard of public school kids with a diploma in hand that they can barely read? I have. MCAS may not be the best answer but it's helping the children, not all of them but it's not a perfect world. I think kids are better off knowing that they didn't graduate from high school than to be shuffled out the door with a worthless diploma only to find out later that they were robbed of a good education. It's obvious to me that some in education are more concerned with not hurting anyones feelings than they are with educating, which serves nobody in the long run.
Mcfly [Member]
In response to: Cleaning out the political cupboards of my mind.....
In response to: Cleaning out the political cupboards of my mind.....
I think if you read the post Democrant, Brian said, "55% said they left, at least in part, because of Democrat leadership." The key words are "in part" which indicates that Brian understood the poll, it was you who misunderstood the post.
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In response to: You Can't Have it Both Ways
It should be interesting to see what the SJC does.