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wavemaker [Member]
In response to: NIMBYs sue to stop rebirth of Christy's of Cape Cod
In response to: NIMBYs sue to stop rebirth of Christy's of Cape Cod
Bob W - both plaintiffs will be compelled to demonstrate with admissible evidence specifically how these decisions harm them. If they cannot produce evidence of that harm, their suits will be dismissed because they lack standing. I predict that will be the outcome in both cases.
How is one harmed by the improvement of dilapidated property to resume a use that has existed for many years prior?
The dumpster allegation is particularly ironic, as it evokes an odor that is appropriate to describe the the lawsuit itself.
How is one harmed by the improvement of dilapidated property to resume a use that has existed for many years prior?
The dumpster allegation is particularly ironic, as it evokes an odor that is appropriate to describe the the lawsuit itself.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: You say your not satisfied, you want more for your money...well what are you "gonna" do?
In response to: You say your not satisfied, you want more for your money...well what are you "gonna" do?
think of all the money they'd have had to spend on lawyers if they hadn't lost all those paintings.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Cash: legal tender for all debts, public and private, but not in Barnstable
In response to: Cash: legal tender for all debts, public and private, but not in Barnstable
on the "legal tender" issue, consider this issue in conjunction with the fact that many municipal and state agencies are not permitted to accept YOUR CASH in payment for charges, etc. (no mystery why).
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: MMS approves Cape Wind; no major environmental problems found
In response to: MMS approves Cape Wind; no major environmental problems found
"Let's see if they like the results of a hurricane destroying them and devastating the shores from Cape Cod to Long Island Sound"
Oh my, it that really a possibility?
Wow, why didn't they think of that?
Oh my, it that really a possibility?
Wow, why didn't they think of that?
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: MMS approves Cape Wind; no major environmental problems found
In response to: MMS approves Cape Wind; no major environmental problems found
"it is less than 84% who want this"
That could be the silliest statement I've ever seen.
That could be the silliest statement I've ever seen.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Changes proposed for Barnstable junk dealers
In response to: Changes proposed for Barnstable junk dealers
Magician, the records of the Mass Board of Bar Overseers reflect no instance in which any sort of discipline was ever issued against Mr. Cohen. Disbarment, censure, warning, nothing. This suggests to me that either you are trafficking in libelous rumor or the complaint against him (if there was one) lacked any merit whatsoever. And please, don't come back with that half-paranoid "it's all a racket, lawyers policing themselves, they're all crooks" baloney. You can see the BBO decisions for yourself.
I know Mr. Cohen personally too. I won't say he's my favorite person in the world, but (anonymously) defaming the guy lacks judgment.
I know Mr. Cohen personally too. I won't say he's my favorite person in the world, but (anonymously) defaming the guy lacks judgment.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Changes proposed for Barnstable junk dealers
In response to: Changes proposed for Barnstable junk dealers
magician,
Do you think that a gratuitous insult of someone I doubt you have ever met adds anything to the discussion?
Did you intend your comment to appear so blatantly anti-semitic, or were you just not thinking when you typed it out and hit the "send comment" button?
Either way, you've managed to say more about yourself than you have about Mr. Cohen.
Do you think that a gratuitous insult of someone I doubt you have ever met adds anything to the discussion?
Did you intend your comment to appear so blatantly anti-semitic, or were you just not thinking when you typed it out and hit the "send comment" button?
Either way, you've managed to say more about yourself than you have about Mr. Cohen.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Down to the wire for Cape Wind
In response to: Down to the wire for Cape Wind
Obvious bias?
You blindly accuse people of "exchange of money and favors" with no evidence whatsoever, and you chastise Wendy Williams for öbvious bias?"
At least she uses her name.
You blindly accuse people of "exchange of money and favors" with no evidence whatsoever, and you chastise Wendy Williams for öbvious bias?"
At least she uses her name.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Hundreds attend wake for Cape attorney Patrick Butler
In response to: Hundreds attend wake for Cape attorney Patrick Butler
All sentiments well said - especially by Mr. Kenney.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Birds of a feather
In response to: Birds of a feather
think - no, we cannot all agree on that. Ask Boone Pickens what he thinks. I suspect you might acknowledge that he knows a lot mroe about it that you or me.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Not a Merry time for Madden
In response to: Not a Merry time for Madden
Troy, are you as amused as I am by Ned's uniquely liberal inferences?
So the guy with the roofing business who works 80 hours a week and earns every penny he gets isn't "working class" once his business starts making his some serious money?
Can he even drive a new pick-up, or does the bumper have to be tied on?
So the guy with the roofing business who works 80 hours a week and earns every penny he gets isn't "working class" once his business starts making his some serious money?
Can he even drive a new pick-up, or does the bumper have to be tied on?
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Cape Wind radar concern addressed
In response to: Cape Wind radar concern addressed
You mean Oberstar's "concerns" are a red herring????
I'm shocked!
I'm shocked!
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Licensing and water woes continue to plague Wellfleet's Bookstore Restaurant
In response to: Licensing and water woes continue to plague Wellfleet's Bookstore Restaurant
Oh yes - all those other unnamed restaurants with failed septics!! Yes, the Bookstore is a victim of political dirty tricks! Oh, you ignorant people, don't you know it's the system that is rotten????
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Susan Nickerson jumps ship; Kennedy relinquishes Senate Chair; Caroline may run for Hillary's seat
In response to: Susan Nickerson jumps ship; Kennedy relinquishes Senate Chair; Caroline may run for Hillary's seat
Walter, you've outdone yourself, highlighting perhaps the most outrageous chunk of demagoguery every to be uttered in U.S. political history - even for Ted. Bravo!
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Ted, call off the dogs
In response to: Ted, call off the dogs
HEAR HEAR, Voiceofreason!!!
No public utility should be alloweed to make a profit! What an insane idea! We should nationalize ALL power sources, NOW!!
No public utility should be alloweed to make a profit! What an insane idea! We should nationalize ALL power sources, NOW!!
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Waitin' on the perfect wave
In response to: Waitin' on the perfect wave
you actually get paid to sit on the beach?
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: To the Citizens of Barnstable County, Thank You
In response to: To the Citizens of Barnstable County, Thank You
Anastasia, you might just be the only Republican to win an open seat anywhere this year. And against a career politician with a boatload of money! That is a testament to the professionalism and dedication you have show to your job all these years. Best wishes. Peter Morin
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: The County Dredge Makes Its Way Around the Cape
In response to: The County Dredge Makes Its Way Around the Cape
An excellent, libel-free post!
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Can Cape Wind save your ocean view?
In response to: Can Cape Wind save your ocean view?
Oh Richard, but that is where he sails!
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Not much local about the Turkington political contributions
In response to: Not much local about the Turkington political contributions
Peter, the Tip O'Neil quote came as a result of Tip discovering after his first loss that the lady across the street hadn't voted for him. When he pleaded with her for an explanation as to why she hadn't, she said, "you didn't ask me to." That's where his father's advice came from.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Gloves come off in probate register's race
In response to: Gloves come off in probate register's race
One thing I can't help but wonder.
If Eric Yurkington has been practicing law for thirty years, why would he want to take a ministerial job that pays a meager $110,000? Doesn't he make more than that after all those years of practice?
The answer is simple: He's looking for the easy way to boost his pension. His state rep pension is based on his $50,000 salary. Three years as Register, his pension is based on $110,000.
If Eric Yurkington has been practicing law for thirty years, why would he want to take a ministerial job that pays a meager $110,000? Doesn't he make more than that after all those years of practice?
The answer is simple: He's looking for the easy way to boost his pension. His state rep pension is based on his $50,000 salary. Three years as Register, his pension is based on $110,000.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Wellfleet's legal budget is taking a beating, not so for neighboring town
In response to: Wellfleet's legal budget is taking a beating, not so for neighboring town
As my father warned me long ago:
BEWARE OF A CLIENT WHO IS SUING ON PRINCIPLE AND PAYING BY THE HOUR.
BEWARE OF A CLIENT WHO IS SUING ON PRINCIPLE AND PAYING BY THE HOUR.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Peter Manso's paper trial
In response to: Peter Manso's paper trial
"No proof of that whatsoever."
Surely you don't mean that.
Surely you meant only to say that you found the proof inadequate. No proof whatsoever?
Surely you don't mean that.
Surely you meant only to say that you found the proof inadequate. No proof whatsoever?
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Exclusive Interview: Marcus Miranda's brother at Cape Cod Hospital
In response to: Exclusive Interview: Marcus Miranda's brother at Cape Cod Hospital
aw c'mon buzz! The man "paid his debt to society," clearly he "deserves a second chance!"
capemom, tsk tsk. No one should be compelled to flee their own house to avoid trouble - especially a character lke this.
capemom, tsk tsk. No one should be compelled to flee their own house to avoid trouble - especially a character lke this.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Executive faces fine for conservation violation
In response to: Executive faces fine for conservation violation
They're going to (or should) make him replace the cedars with mature trees -- probably about $3,000 apiece.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Gas discount ends today; The view "After Ellen"; 9/11 mural on Route 6; Double fatal trial begins; Turkington flips
In response to: Gas discount ends today; The view "After Ellen"; 9/11 mural on Route 6; Double fatal trial begins; Turkington flips
We souldn't necessarily call Turk's statement a flip-flop -- after all, he's retiring. He's just making an observation that evidences that he recognizes the truth, despite his personal opposition.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Patty Daley Is Having A Moving Experience
In response to: Patty Daley Is Having A Moving Experience
I have to second think's reply to buzz -- every time I went thorugh that intersection this summer, there was a HUGE amount of foot traffic at the crosswalk.
Have to say things in Hyannos look much better than they did 10 years ago.
Have to say things in Hyannos look much better than they did 10 years ago.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Smoke, Smoke, Smoke That Cigarette!
In response to: Smoke, Smoke, Smoke That Cigarette!
mav, I think he's talking about the descendants of tobacco farmers -- but these days I don't think they're idle (but that's just a wild guess).
Remember when you could smoke in the movie theater? On an airplane?
Off topic -- anyone wonder why the No Smoking signs still appear on the new airplanes?
Remember when you could smoke in the movie theater? On an airplane?
Off topic -- anyone wonder why the No Smoking signs still appear on the new airplanes?
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: When a Rush to Judgment is an Injustice
In response to: When a Rush to Judgment is an Injustice
There is just not enough zoloft available...that must be it.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Whose Voice Is It?
In response to: Whose Voice Is It?
All very good points -- the system is not easy to use, and you have to know what da heck you're doing, for sure.
The point of your post -- that Peake is a political hack whose words don't match her deeds -- is firmly intact!
The point of your post -- that Peake is a political hack whose words don't match her deeds -- is firmly intact!
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Whose Voice Is It?
In response to: Whose Voice Is It?
Don, I double-checked -- the House roll calls are still available on-line.
Here's the link to the House Journals (http://www.mass.gov/legis/journal/main.htm ), you can read through the journals, find the roll call number and look it up.
Here's the link to the House Journals (http://www.mass.gov/legis/journal/main.htm ), you can read through the journals, find the roll call number and look it up.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Whose Voice Is It?
In response to: Whose Voice Is It?
What a great piece Don.
I hope you'll turn the theme of this into a series of advertisements in the campaign. This lady really sounds like she needs a dose of whoop-ass.
That really is disgusting that they would leave the Journals accessible but stop posting the actual roll calls.
I wonder what is was that caused them to change it?
I hope you'll turn the theme of this into a series of advertisements in the campaign. This lady really sounds like she needs a dose of whoop-ass.
That really is disgusting that they would leave the Journals accessible but stop posting the actual roll calls.
I wonder what is was that caused them to change it?
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Selectmen's Meeting to Amend By-Laws in Seashore
In response to: Selectmen's Meeting to Amend By-Laws in Seashore
cw's points are well-taken.
I've been practicing zoning law for 26 years and it'd take me more than a few days to understand the impact of these changes -- they're looking for town meeting to just steamroll this through, although it would have to have gone through the two public hearings by the planning board to end up on the warrant. Peter, what's the story with those public hearings?
What jumps off the page here is the lot coverage limits. As a percentage of lot size, they're miniscule! 1200 (2 floors) on a 21,000 s/f lot is LESS THAN THREE PERCENT. Why not just go with a percentage coverage?
I've been practicing zoning law for 26 years and it'd take me more than a few days to understand the impact of these changes -- they're looking for town meeting to just steamroll this through, although it would have to have gone through the two public hearings by the planning board to end up on the warrant. Peter, what's the story with those public hearings?
What jumps off the page here is the lot coverage limits. As a percentage of lot size, they're miniscule! 1200 (2 floors) on a 21,000 s/f lot is LESS THAN THREE PERCENT. Why not just go with a percentage coverage?
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Women's Soccer: An iffy penalty kick costs Falmouth the finals
In response to: Women's Soccer: An iffy penalty kick costs Falmouth the finals
"...there was a scuffle in Falmouth’s penalty box, neither player seemed to be at fault, just mutual pushing and tangling of legs, and both players ended up falling to the ground..."
This seems to be the crux of Sam's point, and frankly, it sounds a lot like "the dog ate my homework."
Mutual pushing and tangling of legs in the penalty box, nobody's fault? That just strains credulity.
I don't think Sam was professing objectivity here, at least I hope not.
This seems to be the crux of Sam's point, and frankly, it sounds a lot like "the dog ate my homework."
Mutual pushing and tangling of legs in the penalty box, nobody's fault? That just strains credulity.
I don't think Sam was professing objectivity here, at least I hope not.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Sheriff announces Rapid Alert System
In response to: Sheriff announces Rapid Alert System
A friend of mine is the vendor for this service. It's getting rave reviews elsewhere.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Nouveau-riche exhibitionism on Cape Cod
In response to: Nouveau-riche exhibitionism on Cape Cod
"It is our responsibility to steer our clients into reponsible building not puffing up our egos."
Wow.
Wow.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: United States of America vs Town of Wellfeet Zoning Board of Appeals
In response to: United States of America vs Town of Wellfeet Zoning Board of Appeals
could be a lot simpler, solon, for the DOI secretary to just write a checkto the Blaschs for a coupla million. That would be the honorable thing to do, anyway.
Oh, honor. Out the window I guess, with the property rights.
Oh, honor. Out the window I guess, with the property rights.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Press Conference on Yarmouth Shooting
In response to: Press Conference on Yarmouth Shooting
Methinks there is a serious shortage of zoloft on CC.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: United States of America vs Town of Wellfeet Zoning Board of Appeals
In response to: United States of America vs Town of Wellfeet Zoning Board of Appeals
Karen, the sentence is a bit confusing, but Peter is technically correct. The DOI is asking the court to annul the ZBA's decision which upheld the BI's issuance of the BP. It is arguing that the ZBA could not lawfull uphold the BI's issuance of the BO because he had no authority to issue it in the first place.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: United States of America vs Town of Wellfeet Zoning Board of Appeals
In response to: United States of America vs Town of Wellfeet Zoning Board of Appeals
This is amusing.
Delahunt's letter is dated the same day that the appeal was filed -- I'm betting that his office got a heads up from DOI, then decided to jump on the record to appear as though he was instigating it.
Of course, his letter contains several factual errors and he it is entirely false that there is anything in the zoning bylaw that is inconsistent with the CCNS regs -- as has been pointed out several times here before.
But this does provide an opportunity for some to repeat their paranoid rants about the rich and teams of crooked lawyers and preferential treatment and rip-offs -- all without any basis in fact (other than the rich part -- but let's just hate them for their success).
This suit will be dismissed within 6 months.
All the town has to do is what they've had the power to do all along -- change their zoning bylaw.
Any news of activity on that front??
Delahunt's letter is dated the same day that the appeal was filed -- I'm betting that his office got a heads up from DOI, then decided to jump on the record to appear as though he was instigating it.
Of course, his letter contains several factual errors and he it is entirely false that there is anything in the zoning bylaw that is inconsistent with the CCNS regs -- as has been pointed out several times here before.
But this does provide an opportunity for some to repeat their paranoid rants about the rich and teams of crooked lawyers and preferential treatment and rip-offs -- all without any basis in fact (other than the rich part -- but let's just hate them for their success).
This suit will be dismissed within 6 months.
All the town has to do is what they've had the power to do all along -- change their zoning bylaw.
Any news of activity on that front??
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: A Quick History Lesson
In response to: A Quick History Lesson
To suggest that Jeremiah Wright is not a racist because he is a member of the oppressed class is just stoopid.
Stoopid stoopid stoopid.
Sorry, no other way to say it.
Stoopid stoopid stoopid.
Sorry, no other way to say it.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Cape Cod Commission snoozes in Yarmouth
In response to: Cape Cod Commission snoozes in Yarmouth
I'll believe the "change" mantra when they stop assuming jurisdiction of single houses.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: "The Good Graces of the Board of Health have Expired" for Bookstore Restaurant
In response to: "The Good Graces of the Board of Health have Expired" for Bookstore Restaurant
My problem with all of clamshelli's ranting is that it betrays an ignorance of fundamental zoning jurisprudence.
The fact that there is a direct connection between the Bookstore ownership and the plaintiff abutter (a documented fact) indicates that the plaintiff has no standing -- no right to bring the lawsuit in the first place -- unless the plaintiff can demonstrate some basis for claiming injury that is not related to busines competition. This I expect the Pearl folks will be able to do, if they choose to litigate the case. When they are successful in that mission, they may be entitled to recoup all of their expenses (including attorneys fees)if the plaintiff has not shown some good faith basis for his claimed injury.
The fact that there is a direct connection between the Bookstore ownership and the plaintiff abutter (a documented fact) indicates that the plaintiff has no standing -- no right to bring the lawsuit in the first place -- unless the plaintiff can demonstrate some basis for claiming injury that is not related to busines competition. This I expect the Pearl folks will be able to do, if they choose to litigate the case. When they are successful in that mission, they may be entitled to recoup all of their expenses (including attorneys fees)if the plaintiff has not shown some good faith basis for his claimed injury.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Know thy ...friends and enemies.
In response to: Know thy ...friends and enemies.
Peter -- do you mean the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969? (There is no section 338) Or do you mean the Energy Policy Act of 2005? (There is no section 338)
I'm trying to understand what your beef is, but I can't put my finger on it.
I'm trying to understand what your beef is, but I can't put my finger on it.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: "The Good Graces of the Board of Health have Expired" for Bookstore Restaurant
In response to: "The Good Graces of the Board of Health have Expired" for Bookstore Restaurant
I am so amused by the invective of clamshell, who is prepared to ignore the undisputed facts of the gross disregard for the public health displayed by this "restaurant" all because the messenger is who he is.
Clam, bully for you, there is a ROS system. You seem to have access to all of the regular testing results. Are these in the files of the BOH? Are you suggesting that this restaurant should not have to fix the septic failure? Or are you saying oh yes, they have to fix this problem (that has been in existence for decades), but Robbins is still a schmuck for saying so.
You're transparency is impressive!
Clam, bully for you, there is a ROS system. You seem to have access to all of the regular testing results. Are these in the files of the BOH? Are you suggesting that this restaurant should not have to fix the septic failure? Or are you saying oh yes, they have to fix this problem (that has been in existence for decades), but Robbins is still a schmuck for saying so.
You're transparency is impressive!
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Centerville crash closes Route 28; Orleans drug bust
In response to: Centerville crash closes Route 28; Orleans drug bust
I used to go a different way to avoid that intersection.
And are those three of the ugliest skells you ever saw? You'd think they had been rousted at 3 am, but no...1 pm.
And are those three of the ugliest skells you ever saw? You'd think they had been rousted at 3 am, but no...1 pm.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Cape Cod TODAY and WBUR
In response to: Cape Cod TODAY and WBUR
That reads a little like the Jake Barnes - Bill Gorton dialogue while fishing the Irati River.
Oh give me irony, give me pity.
Oh give me irony, give me pity.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: The Never Ending Story
In response to: The Never Ending Story
Nice work Andy!
On the Boeing thing -- of course it is un-American for DOD to refuse giving the more expensive contract to the more inferior American bidder. Look what that strategy has done for the U. S. auto industry!!
The fact of the matter is that a huge portion of the Airbus work will end up being done in American plants. It is a requirement of federal laws (the Buy America Act).
On the Boeing thing -- of course it is un-American for DOD to refuse giving the more expensive contract to the more inferior American bidder. Look what that strategy has done for the U. S. auto industry!!
The fact of the matter is that a huge portion of the Airbus work will end up being done in American plants. It is a requirement of federal laws (the Buy America Act).
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Over 300 attend Martha's Vineyard Cape Wind hearing last night
In response to: Over 300 attend Martha's Vineyard Cape Wind hearing last night
Why don't the opponents of this project call themselves
BREAK WIND
???
BREAK WIND
???
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: The Bookstore Restaurant in Wellfleet May Face Closure by Town
In response to: The Bookstore Restaurant in Wellfleet May Face Closure by Town
"they applied for special permits which is basically the fast way to get things done..."
The fast way? LOL, no, it's the legal way. Follow the process, have a public hearing, you know.
The fast way? LOL, no, it's the legal way. Follow the process, have a public hearing, you know.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Legislator says casino bill is dead; Guv's "Island Trouble"
In response to: Legislator says casino bill is dead; Guv's "Island Trouble"
Uhhh, message to Tim Faulker: When a committee reports a bill with an Ought Not to Pass recommendation, it does NOT "block a vote on the bill." In fact, it provides an opportunity for debate and a vote by the full House or Senate (depending on which bill is reported -- the House or Senate version). The adverse report appears on the daily legislative calendar, and any member is free to bring up the report and debate in favor fo a vote against the negative report -- thus turning the Ought Not To Pass recommendation around and passing the bill.
In order to kill the bill NOW, the committee would put it into a "study." I always thought that was an amusing euphemism: Study = Death.
In order to kill the bill NOW, the committee would put it into a "study." I always thought that was an amusing euphemism: Study = Death.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: The 2008 Nader: Unsafe at any election
In response to: The 2008 Nader: Unsafe at any election
That an educated man would think that an anti-corporate philosophy is a plausible basis for national governance is really bizarre.
And I agree with Walter -- if he gets his 3% and this election results in a squeaker McCain victory (a big IF), he will have achieved what? The opposite of his objective?
And I agree with Walter -- if he gets his 3% and this election results in a squeaker McCain victory (a big IF), he will have achieved what? The opposite of his objective?
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Lady Golfer
In response to: Lady Golfer
Buzz, I'll bet you a good deal of the resistance to this is from the typical 20+ hcp hackers who don't want to be shown-up by a broad. At Dennis Pines, her woman's 4 is still easily under a man's 10 hcp, which is still better than 90% of male golfers.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: We need a gadfly like Joel Feigenbaum
In response to: We need a gadfly like Joel Feigenbaum
I haven't seen that name in years.
I was one of Joel's targets. He was an extraordinarily divisive character -- arrogant, radically opinionated, derisive on any opposing viewpoint. And his radical politics actually inhibitede his advocacy on the water issue because his hatred of the military was already well-established, and many felt his advocacy on this issue was manufactured as a part of that.
But he was right on this, and his dogged tenacity was a driving force behind getting it done.
I was one of Joel's targets. He was an extraordinarily divisive character -- arrogant, radically opinionated, derisive on any opposing viewpoint. And his radical politics actually inhibitede his advocacy on the water issue because his hatred of the military was already well-established, and many felt his advocacy on this issue was manufactured as a part of that.
But he was right on this, and his dogged tenacity was a driving force behind getting it done.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Lady Golfer
In response to: Lady Golfer
Bitter, here's the story:
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9407E7DC103BF935A15752C0A96E958260&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=all
Here's a good review of the issue nationally:
http://fitnessbusinesspro.com/mag/fitness_access_denied/
Personally, I have no problem with gender-exclusive health clubs, and as long as the gus and ladies have the same opportunities, I have no problem with men- or women- exclusive golf tournaments.
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9407E7DC103BF935A15752C0A96E958260&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=all
Here's a good review of the issue nationally:
http://fitnessbusinesspro.com/mag/fitness_access_denied/
Personally, I have no problem with gender-exclusive health clubs, and as long as the gus and ladies have the same opportunities, I have no problem with men- or women- exclusive golf tournaments.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Lady Golfer
In response to: Lady Golfer
This type of forced integration of recreational events is such a waste of time and effort. I understand Ms. Joyce wanting to compete against the best. Good for her. Maybe it would have been a better idea if the town colf committee decided that she could -- but maybe it oughtn't have to be a matter of a federal case.
Saying as a matter of common sense or fairness, she should be able to play is one thing. Saying all women have a right to paly in mens'tournaments as a matter of federal discrimination law is quite another.
If women have the right to segregated gyms because they don't like to have men looking at them, then maybe pudgy middle-aged men have the right not to have women watch them slash their way around a golf course.
The one angle that is ignored here (save a mention from esq above) is that the FATHER is the member, not the woman -- what does HE have to say, it's HIS membership right that's being affected too.
Saying as a matter of common sense or fairness, she should be able to play is one thing. Saying all women have a right to paly in mens'tournaments as a matter of federal discrimination law is quite another.
If women have the right to segregated gyms because they don't like to have men looking at them, then maybe pudgy middle-aged men have the right not to have women watch them slash their way around a golf course.
The one angle that is ignored here (save a mention from esq above) is that the FATHER is the member, not the woman -- what does HE have to say, it's HIS membership right that's being affected too.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Romney explains it away
In response to: Romney explains it away
Nah Jack, the discussion was about NATIONAL politics and the White House, and how the House would fare with Clinton running. As it turned out, the Dems only gained 8 seats, which in a Pres year was not very impressive.
And the way he said it, he wasn't saying "people" don't care, he was saying HE didn't care. No question. I was pissed.
And the way he said it, he wasn't saying "people" don't care, he was saying HE didn't care. No question. I was pissed.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Romney explains it away
In response to: Romney explains it away
Jack, I think Romney's sentiment regarding Reagan in 1994 was quite genuine. What we saw recently was a very expensively crafted mask, and I think people realized the lack of genuineness (as I've said before).
Shortly after that Senate election, I had lunch with Romney and another GOP Big, during which we were discussing (among other things) the prospects for the success of the new GOP House majority. I said something about the fate of the Contract With America, to which Romney immediately scoffed, "nobody cares about the Contract With America." That's all I needed to hear.
When Romney put on that mask two years ago, he fooled a lot of otherwise cagey conservatives -- my father (a grizzled old veteran of Washington right wing politics) among them. When he told me (shortly before he died) that he believed Rmoney's "conversion was genuine," I told him it was the only time in my life I had seen him be gullible.
Shortly after that Senate election, I had lunch with Romney and another GOP Big, during which we were discussing (among other things) the prospects for the success of the new GOP House majority. I said something about the fate of the Contract With America, to which Romney immediately scoffed, "nobody cares about the Contract With America." That's all I needed to hear.
When Romney put on that mask two years ago, he fooled a lot of otherwise cagey conservatives -- my father (a grizzled old veteran of Washington right wing politics) among them. When he told me (shortly before he died) that he believed Rmoney's "conversion was genuine," I told him it was the only time in my life I had seen him be gullible.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Rembrandts They Are Not
In response to: Rembrandts They Are Not
Bring a Petition before them for an Independent Investigation.
These people won't do anything until they see that their power (or freedom) is at risk --
The "nobody profited" comment is quite intriguing, because it seems to betray knowledge as to where some of this artwork went to.
Questions need to be asked by people to whom answers are required-- even if the answer is "I stand on my 5th amendment rights."
These people won't do anything until they see that their power (or freedom) is at risk --
The "nobody profited" comment is quite intriguing, because it seems to betray knowledge as to where some of this artwork went to.
Questions need to be asked by people to whom answers are required-- even if the answer is "I stand on my 5th amendment rights."
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Vista Stinks!
In response to: Vista Stinks!
I wish Capemom's rational analysis was true. But Microsoft's stuff has been pretty much crap from the outset and yet it continues to maintain a virtual monopoly in the marketplace.
Thank Gawd for Mac -- in which Gates is himself a substantial stockholder.
Thank Gawd for Mac -- in which Gates is himself a substantial stockholder.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Does Recycling pay?
In response to: Does Recycling pay?
Hey Peter, nice to see you here, congrats on your "retirement" (bwahaha) --
I'll say that the composting business can make a BOATLOAD of money. With the price that people pay at Whole Foods for a 3 lb. bag of organic compost, the profit margin over the all-in cost of production is about 1000% -- and it is the only business I can think of where you get paid on both ends, waste coming in and waste going out.
I'll say that the composting business can make a BOATLOAD of money. With the price that people pay at Whole Foods for a 3 lb. bag of organic compost, the profit margin over the all-in cost of production is about 1000% -- and it is the only business I can think of where you get paid on both ends, waste coming in and waste going out.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Why you should vote for Renee Sherwood
In response to: Why you should vote for Renee Sherwood
franny please.
The First mendment has nothing to do with using churches as polling locations.
For goodness sake.
The First mendment has nothing to do with using churches as polling locations.
For goodness sake.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: The Final Four
In response to: The Final Four
If you really believe Hillary is moderate, you're a victim of fraud. She ain't no moderate -- which we will discover quickly if she ever were to get elected.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Boom, Boom, Boom, BOOM...
In response to: Boom, Boom, Boom, BOOM...
It is quite apparent from the comments that (a) it is mid-winter on Cape Cod and (b) there is a shortage of zoloft at hand.
Jeff, your observation about four shots is consistent with what we all know -- just know -- is an immutable law of deadly force: only one organ per bullet.
Jeff, your observation about four shots is consistent with what we all know -- just know -- is an immutable law of deadly force: only one organ per bullet.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Cape Cod...the Ghetto?
In response to: Cape Cod...the Ghetto?
I'm waiting for sophia to cite the stats on cape heroin use. She won't, they're not there. A lot of hyperbole bein flung around here. And as usual, two people find a way to sneak CW and police corruption into the mix. There's just not enough zoloft made to treat that kind of obsession.
There's been a drug sales/use issue on parts of the Cape for 30 years. It's not gotten appreciably worse (or better) since then. Just like any other place, there is, and will always be, a permanent underclass. It's an immutable thing.
There's been a drug sales/use issue on parts of the Cape for 30 years. It's not gotten appreciably worse (or better) since then. Just like any other place, there is, and will always be, a permanent underclass. It's an immutable thing.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Just say "NO" to gambling
In response to: Just say "NO" to gambling
Dan, I think you overstate the case -- as I think the Rapaport study would indicate. But I don't care that much one way or another. One thing I will say is that, if you're concerned about teh "social ills" of gambling, the Lottery is the absolute worst gamble in existence, so preserving the state's opportunity to practically rob people is not high on my list.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Romney lies to AP
In response to: Romney lies to AP
jmm, how naive you are.
The lobbying business doesn't entail calling the President to ask him for something. It entails being The Man, so that the doors are opened for you to bring your issues to any number of bureaucrats in hundreds of different offices, who are, in turn, instructed by someone else higher up that "he's a good guy" and they should "do what you can" for him.
And no. "Beholden to" isn't the same thing as "tied to." But it doesn't really matter -- it's semantics.
Understand, I don't have a particular problem with the lobbyist thing -- I used to be one myself, and I had relationships with them when I was a legislator.
I am only saying that it is disingenuous TO THE EXTREME to profess no relationships with lobbyists when one is sitting next to you on your campaign jet. It just doesn't pass the "ha-ha" test.
The lobbying business doesn't entail calling the President to ask him for something. It entails being The Man, so that the doors are opened for you to bring your issues to any number of bureaucrats in hundreds of different offices, who are, in turn, instructed by someone else higher up that "he's a good guy" and they should "do what you can" for him.
And no. "Beholden to" isn't the same thing as "tied to." But it doesn't really matter -- it's semantics.
Understand, I don't have a particular problem with the lobbyist thing -- I used to be one myself, and I had relationships with them when I was a legislator.
I am only saying that it is disingenuous TO THE EXTREME to profess no relationships with lobbyists when one is sitting next to you on your campaign jet. It just doesn't pass the "ha-ha" test.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Romney lies to AP
In response to: Romney lies to AP
Walter,
Having had something to do with the cellphone issue on the Cape, understand that all the industry was trying to do was get permissin from CCNS to be able to use the powerline stanchions to install stealth equipment, so there would be reliable service between Eastham and P'town. They didn't want to put up any cell towers. CCNS wouldn't even schedule a meeting on it. The towns out there wanted it too.
Having had something to do with the cellphone issue on the Cape, understand that all the industry was trying to do was get permissin from CCNS to be able to use the powerline stanchions to install stealth equipment, so there would be reliable service between Eastham and P'town. They didn't want to put up any cell towers. CCNS wouldn't even schedule a meeting on it. The towns out there wanted it too.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Romney lies to AP
In response to: Romney lies to AP
I can't go so far as to call Johnson a "professional" (I mean, he's sitting on the damn floor), as his demeanor wasn't entirely dispassionate, but his relationship with Kaufman is anything but casual. The guy doesn't sit next to Mitt on his campaign plane to talk about the Patriots.
jmm, you chaacterize Johnson's words as "spin," and then go on to spin yourself -- equating the "tied to"line coming out of Mitt's mouth with "beholden to/answer to." You really think their relationship is limited to "family friend?" Don't be naive.
If Mitt were to get elected, Kaufman would have front row seats at the inaugural; and Dutko's client list would triple, along with their revenues. Do you think all the corporate interests who hire Kaufman then would be fools, or do you think this "family friend" will enjoy something the rest of us do not?
Wake up, dude.
jmm, you chaacterize Johnson's words as "spin," and then go on to spin yourself -- equating the "tied to"line coming out of Mitt's mouth with "beholden to/answer to." You really think their relationship is limited to "family friend?" Don't be naive.
If Mitt were to get elected, Kaufman would have front row seats at the inaugural; and Dutko's client list would triple, along with their revenues. Do you think all the corporate interests who hire Kaufman then would be fools, or do you think this "family friend" will enjoy something the rest of us do not?
Wake up, dude.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Stupid Is As Stupid Does - Airport Rotary Part II
In response to: Stupid Is As Stupid Does - Airport Rotary Part II
I can just imagine how much foot traffic that pedestrian walkway would get. "Honey let's go to the Cape Cod Mall, then we can get our workout walking the half-mile to K-Mart and back."
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Around and Around We Go! Airport Rotary Part I
In response to: Around and Around We Go! Airport Rotary Part I
Silly man. Everyone knows that girls don't go to the hip bars until after 10.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Cape Air takes on Adirondacks; Kennedy: Wind farm would harm tourism, fishing; Gloomy weather coming
In response to: Cape Air takes on Adirondacks; Kennedy: Wind farm would harm tourism, fishing; Gloomy weather coming
Thanks for imparting your wisdom, Patches.
Why bother to study a 700 page report for answers to such questions when you can just reach your own conclusion. How convenient.
Why bother to study a 700 page report for answers to such questions when you can just reach your own conclusion. How convenient.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Tailwind for Cape Wind
In response to: Tailwind for Cape Wind
My mistake. I guess early in the morning I assumed that whatever Teddy says goes with them.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Wino Forever
In response to: Wino Forever
Six of us went to Biba years ago, drank $300 of wine off the menu, then brought out our own magnum of champagne, for which Lydia Shire wanted to charge us a $100 corkage fee. Dat bitch ruined our meal. We left and drank the champagne across the street in the public garden.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Wino Forever
In response to: Wino Forever
FYI, it is indeed illegal to bring your own alcohol into MOST restaurants -- any restaurant that has an "all alcohol" license. A restaurant CAN get a license that permits BYO (High Brewster was a favorite for that).
The corkage fee compensates the restaurant for the loss of revenue they'd get if you had to buy from them (the mark-up is about 300%); and depending on what it is, it could still work out to the customer's advantage, because even with the corkage fee, s/he could still be paying less for the privilege of drinking wine in the venue than s/he would. Your $12 bottle of KJ is going to cost $40 off the menu, so with a $25 corkage, you're okay.
Story after the break...
The corkage fee compensates the restaurant for the loss of revenue they'd get if you had to buy from them (the mark-up is about 300%); and depending on what it is, it could still work out to the customer's advantage, because even with the corkage fee, s/he could still be paying less for the privilege of drinking wine in the venue than s/he would. Your $12 bottle of KJ is going to cost $40 off the menu, so with a $25 corkage, you're okay.
Story after the break...
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Tailwind for Cape Wind
In response to: Tailwind for Cape Wind
Just like the Boston Globe to lead --er...follow...er...get out of the way?
Better late than never.
Better late than never.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Cape Wind gets a "thumbs up" from the Feds
In response to: Cape Wind gets a "thumbs up" from the Feds
If the windmills had been there all along, perhaps the originators of the race would not have had to ask the question that has become the moniker of the event.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: More Hardcore Republican Playguys
In response to: More Hardcore Republican Playguys
Well James, I sense that you are around the same age as I -- 50's -- and if you can tell me that our mores on the subject fo sex and cheating were the same in the mid-60's and they are now, I'd have to say I disagree emphatically.
As far as your latter observations, whille there are surely some of those people around, I think your engaging in hyperbole and gross over-generalizations.
As far as your latter observations, whille there are surely some of those people around, I think your engaging in hyperbole and gross over-generalizations.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: More Hardcore Republican Playguys
In response to: More Hardcore Republican Playguys
James:
"Degenerate"-. to fall below a normal or desirable level in physical, mental, or moral qualities; deteriorate: The morale of the soldiers degenerated, and they were unable to fight.
2. to diminish in quality, esp. from a former state of coherence, balance, integrity, etc.: The debate degenerated into an exchange of insults.
The failure of students (or, say, business leaders) to find any "wrong" in cheating demonstrations a degeneration of morals. Same with treating sex like mere physical activity or amusement.
Just to play the agent provocateur, the link I provided above indicates that Republican sex scandals involve more heterosexual degeneracy than homosexual. Does one apply the "self-hating" label equally?
"Degenerate"-. to fall below a normal or desirable level in physical, mental, or moral qualities; deteriorate: The morale of the soldiers degenerated, and they were unable to fight.
2. to diminish in quality, esp. from a former state of coherence, balance, integrity, etc.: The debate degenerated into an exchange of insults.
The failure of students (or, say, business leaders) to find any "wrong" in cheating demonstrations a degeneration of morals. Same with treating sex like mere physical activity or amusement.
Just to play the agent provocateur, the link I provided above indicates that Republican sex scandals involve more heterosexual degeneracy than homosexual. Does one apply the "self-hating" label equally?
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: More Hardcore Republican Playguys
In response to: More Hardcore Republican Playguys
For the amusement of all, I offer he link below, just to assure you that Republicans are equal opportunity scumbags "as much as Democrats."
http://www.geocities.com/jacksonthor/knowrsex.html
http://www.geocities.com/jacksonthor/knowrsex.html
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: More Hardcore Republican Playguys
In response to: More Hardcore Republican Playguys
capemom.
Is this how it happens:
"I'm gay and I hate myself. I think I should run for office as a Republican so I can hide my self-loathing gayness."
Or is it:
Republican party officials conspiring on party-building strategy:
"We need to go out and find as many self-loathing gays as we can, put them to work, and then praise them daily until they're ready to run for office."
Is it only self-loathing gays who go Republican -- and all the other self-loving gays go Dem?
Sorry, I am being sarcastic -- but honestly, your post provokes it.
Is this how it happens:
"I'm gay and I hate myself. I think I should run for office as a Republican so I can hide my self-loathing gayness."
Or is it:
Republican party officials conspiring on party-building strategy:
"We need to go out and find as many self-loathing gays as we can, put them to work, and then praise them daily until they're ready to run for office."
Is it only self-loathing gays who go Republican -- and all the other self-loving gays go Dem?
Sorry, I am being sarcastic -- but honestly, your post provokes it.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: More Hardcore Republican Playguys
In response to: More Hardcore Republican Playguys
Well let's see. Moral degeneracy.
A tripling of the percentage of high school students who say they cheat and there's nothing wrong with it.
A teenage culture where kids think nothing of hooking up for the mere pleasure of a casual orgasm, no strings attached, and pass each other in the hallway at school the next day like it didn't happen.
Just two off the top of the head. You get the picture.
A tripling of the percentage of high school students who say they cheat and there's nothing wrong with it.
A teenage culture where kids think nothing of hooking up for the mere pleasure of a casual orgasm, no strings attached, and pass each other in the hallway at school the next day like it didn't happen.
Just two off the top of the head. You get the picture.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Pistol-packin’ Peter hoisted by his own petard
In response to: Pistol-packin’ Peter hoisted by his own petard
By the way, Peter --
One has to admire the alliteration in your headline.
One has to admire the alliteration in your headline.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Pistol-packin’ Peter hoisted by his own petard
In response to: Pistol-packin’ Peter hoisted by his own petard
I am curious to know -- IF he had a LTC that was either (a) revoked or (b) not re-issued when he moved to another community, there is an administrative hearing process whereby the deprived licenseholder may appeal. I am told that in such appeals, the licenceholder prevails in the majority of instances. If Manso didn't appeal, he was obliged to give up the handgun. If he did neither, he's at best a negligent scofflaw.
Of course, the same can be said of anyone (ahem) who at one time owned a shotgun for hunting and held a proper FID card, and then moved, didn't renew the FID card, and has the now-ignored shotgun sitting in the back of the barn closet.
Of course, the same can be said of anyone (ahem) who at one time owned a shotgun for hunting and held a proper FID card, and then moved, didn't renew the FID card, and has the now-ignored shotgun sitting in the back of the barn closet.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: More Hardcore Republican Playguys
In response to: More Hardcore Republican Playguys
I was thinking more about things like moral degeneracy, erosion of character and values, dissipation of education -- you know, the type of things that cause the disintegration of civilization.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Democrats Can't Fix This Republican Recession
In response to: Democrats Can't Fix This Republican Recession
Michael Bloomberg did not grow up "poor." He was solidly middle-class (his father was a real estate agent) and able to attend a high-ranking university (Johns Hopkins) without the benefit of scholarship support.
I am not one to support the theory that successful businessmen necessarily make successful heads of state.
I am not one to support the theory that successful businessmen necessarily make successful heads of state.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: More Hardcore Republican Playguys
In response to: More Hardcore Republican Playguys
LOL, YES SIR!!
(I represented police officers for 20 years -- I KNOW they know sarcasm, but irony is a tough one for some of them. I think it's the "linear thinking" that gets them.)
(I represented police officers for 20 years -- I KNOW they know sarcasm, but irony is a tough one for some of them. I think it's the "linear thinking" that gets them.)
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: More Hardcore Republican Playguys
In response to: More Hardcore Republican Playguys
Bitter -- Michael Savage is, in my opinion, a thoroughly contemptible and unredeeming character. I regard nothing that he says as credible.
James -- world dominance? The problem with social issues "sorting themselves out" is that they don't. Peoples' personal behaviors within a society have an incremental effects upon the culture, to the point where they influence what is the "community standard." The only way to have social issues "sort themselves out" is for all three branches of government to do nothing that reflects or articulates what the "community standard" is. That would be a rather egregious abdication of its responsibility.
James -- world dominance? The problem with social issues "sorting themselves out" is that they don't. Peoples' personal behaviors within a society have an incremental effects upon the culture, to the point where they influence what is the "community standard." The only way to have social issues "sort themselves out" is for all three branches of government to do nothing that reflects or articulates what the "community standard" is. That would be a rather egregious abdication of its responsibility.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: More Hardcore Republican Playguys
In response to: More Hardcore Republican Playguys
officer_farva -- perhaps you missed the irony and sarcasm with which my comment is laden. Read it again and see if you can get it.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: More Hardcore Republican Playguys
In response to: More Hardcore Republican Playguys
The one thing missing from this diatribe is some whisper of nexus between personal sexual conduct and party affiliation. The interesting thing about this piece is the repetitive use of the word "sting." Are you so sure that perverted conduct is the exclusive franchise of the Republican Party, or are you just that insistent on tarring an entire party with the perversions of a dozen or so notorious cases?
So what is your theory? Membership in the Party causes people to misbehave? The Party attracts perverts like the Catholic Church?
What "something" do you suggest be done? Ask prospective party leaders if they're deviants? Surveil them?
Do you see anyone condoning, defending or trying to hide what Larry Craig has done (other than Orrin Hatch defending his right to due process - I hope you wouldn't deny him that)?
I don't think people who counsel you against this sort of smearing are trying to "usurp" (wrong word) your freedom of speech. They are suggesting to you that your speech has consequences. Just like behavior does.
So what is your theory? Membership in the Party causes people to misbehave? The Party attracts perverts like the Catholic Church?
What "something" do you suggest be done? Ask prospective party leaders if they're deviants? Surveil them?
Do you see anyone condoning, defending or trying to hide what Larry Craig has done (other than Orrin Hatch defending his right to due process - I hope you wouldn't deny him that)?
I don't think people who counsel you against this sort of smearing are trying to "usurp" (wrong word) your freedom of speech. They are suggesting to you that your speech has consequences. Just like behavior does.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Liberal Stormtroopers
In response to: Liberal Stormtroopers
I can't believe anyone with any web savvy would regard Wikipedia as "probably the most reliable source on the web."
Yikes, that is naive.
Yikes, that is naive.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Liberal Stormtroopers
In response to: Liberal Stormtroopers
capemom, while I find the majority of this post nearly deranged, there is some reason to be more circumspect about Margaret Sanger.
Here's is an interesting piece by Dr. Julianne Malveaux:
http://www.womensenews.org/article.cfm/dyn/aid/618
There's all sorts of ugly crap on the internet about her. Who knows how much of it is accurate.
As for Weddington, it is true that she appeared to have suborned perjury in drafting an affidavit for McCorvey to sign that falsely claimed that she was a victim of rape. For that, Weddington should have been disciplined, if not disbarred.
As for contemporary liberals being compared to Nazis, well, that's just not fit for a civilized reply.
Here's is an interesting piece by Dr. Julianne Malveaux:
http://www.womensenews.org/article.cfm/dyn/aid/618
There's all sorts of ugly crap on the internet about her. Who knows how much of it is accurate.
As for Weddington, it is true that she appeared to have suborned perjury in drafting an affidavit for McCorvey to sign that falsely claimed that she was a victim of rape. For that, Weddington should have been disciplined, if not disbarred.
As for contemporary liberals being compared to Nazis, well, that's just not fit for a civilized reply.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Fat Lazy Americans, Hard-working Christian Illegals
In response to: Fat Lazy Americans, Hard-working Christian Illegals
Aaron, I am unclear on what you believe is the proper solution. You laud the population as hard-working and innocent, yet acknowledge that "illegal immigration" (as distinguished from the immigrants themselves) is a "problem" that has ruined the public school system and dried up welfare roles -- so it's nice that you've pinpointed the problem, but it is really the post-college indolence of white American citizens that is at fault?
What do you do with unemployed illegal immigrants? The ones that are charged with crimes? The ones that drive unsafe vehicles on the roadways with inferior driving skills and no insurance? The ones with false IDs that collect multiple benefit checks? The ones that run gangs from inside of California prisons? Why bother sending them home if they can just turn around and walk back in?
I am not a member of the "send them all home" crowd, by the way. What's your solution?
What do you do with unemployed illegal immigrants? The ones that are charged with crimes? The ones that drive unsafe vehicles on the roadways with inferior driving skills and no insurance? The ones with false IDs that collect multiple benefit checks? The ones that run gangs from inside of California prisons? Why bother sending them home if they can just turn around and walk back in?
I am not a member of the "send them all home" crowd, by the way. What's your solution?
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Drag Queen Rudy Guiliani gets Gay with Donald Trump
In response to: Drag Queen Rudy Guiliani gets Gay with Donald Trump
Aaron, I don't know if you're intending to become a parody of yourself, but it's working out that way.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Renee Sherwood looks to oust Cynthia Stead as top Cape GOP Woman.
In response to: Renee Sherwood looks to oust Cynthia Stead as top Cape GOP Woman.
Well it's pretty apparent that Doug has an axe to grind, innit? Nothing objective about this piece.
It is an axiom of politics that you can't stay in office a long time without making enemies. Show me a long-serving incumbent who is loved by all and I'll show you a do-nothing go-alonger.
That said, the state committee position is not a typical political position. I know little of Cynthia's personal relationships, but the only question of importance at this stage is, how effective is she at the grinding work of party building and candidate recruitment?
And there's nothing better to bring that out than a good cat fight. Heh heh.
It is an axiom of politics that you can't stay in office a long time without making enemies. Show me a long-serving incumbent who is loved by all and I'll show you a do-nothing go-alonger.
That said, the state committee position is not a typical political position. I know little of Cynthia's personal relationships, but the only question of importance at this stage is, how effective is she at the grinding work of party building and candidate recruitment?
And there's nothing better to bring that out than a good cat fight. Heh heh.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Horrible, Heinous Huckabee
In response to: Horrible, Heinous Huckabee
Passing off Lawrence Ferlinghetti's work as my mine would be bad enough, but only the first line? It's such a classic poem, you do everyone a disservice by not quoting the whole thing.
Katie, I wasn't referring to you, dear.
Katie, I wasn't referring to you, dear.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Horrible, Heinous Huckabee
In response to: Horrible, Heinous Huckabee
blt, I'm doubtful that Jane Swift would be the best judge of who is a dolt and who isn't -- especially when she has an axe to grind. I'm sure she would have choice words for Romney as well as Christie Mihos, but I don't think even she would call either one of them an "idiot."
Kerry Healey is a smart woman, but if you think she "lost" to Patrick "because of his pardon to a convicted rapist," you need a bit of work on you reading comprehension skills.
Ad hominem is the tool of the indolent, especially easy to employ anonymously.
Kerry Healey is a smart woman, but if you think she "lost" to Patrick "because of his pardon to a convicted rapist," you need a bit of work on you reading comprehension skills.
Ad hominem is the tool of the indolent, especially easy to employ anonymously.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Horrible, Heinous Huckabee
In response to: Horrible, Heinous Huckabee
I'm no Romney fan, and he surely has his weak spots, but no one has ever credibily called the guy an "idiot."
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Horrible, Heinous Huckabee
In response to: Horrible, Heinous Huckabee
Aron, your former English teacher would EXHORT you to be less EXORBITANT in the careless use of language. Heh heh.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: State Unmoved by Dr. Gryboski's Clean Bill
In response to: State Unmoved by Dr. Gryboski's Clean Bill
Jeff, there is such an overabundance of snark being supplied by so many others, I like to confine myself to the actual post -- and your answer, while correct I think, puzzles me, because it would demonstrate that your emails to Russ Aims were a waste of time.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: State Unmoved by Dr. Gryboski's Clean Bill
In response to: State Unmoved by Dr. Gryboski's Clean Bill
At the risk of receiving collateral damage from the plethora of barbs and jousts, I wonder if Jeff would have the courtesy of answering the question I posed to him -- what is it that the Board of Registration in Medicine should have done (within its statutory powers, of course) that it didn't do?
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: State Unmoved by Dr. Gryboski's Clean Bill
In response to: State Unmoved by Dr. Gryboski's Clean Bill
Jeff, perhaps I'm being picky here, but what is it that you are suggesting the Board of Registration in Medicine should have done that they haven't? Do you think that it should be regulating the activities of hospital staff supporting their co-worker? Are you sure you're sending emails to the correct party?
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Surprise write-in candidate: guess who
In response to: Surprise write-in candidate: guess who
Gee, maybe the bad press had something to do with that. Maybe there was some talk about it and someone convinced Marshall it was a lousy idea. Maybe he was going to and realized he would lose and didn't want to look bad.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: WHOI sued for prejudice by creationist; Gore, Kennedy make "Greenest Hypocrites" list
In response to: WHOI sued for prejudice by creationist; Gore, Kennedy make "Greenest Hypocrites" list
Well intellectual honesty would require the admission that evolution as a theory has plenty of holes in it -- one would hope that a scientist investigating species adaptability would not be so married to the "fact"of evolution that his observations are not objective.
That said, this guy can't complain that he was discriminated against when he requests that he not be compelled to work on an essential element of the study he was hired for.
That said, this guy can't complain that he was discriminated against when he requests that he not be compelled to work on an essential element of the study he was hired for.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Gayle Andrews: A "Woodwork Cousin"
In response to: Gayle Andrews: A "Woodwork Cousin"
WOW quahog, your batting average is plummeting.
All 501(c)(3)'s are required to file annual financial reports with the AG's office. The reports are indeed "open to all."
This statement, "If casino gambling is legalized in MA, then we can have a casino, without the state's oversight," could be the silliest statement I've ever seen. If it is LEGALIZED, it is done so pursuant to a STATUTE, the purpose of which is to REGULATE it. n every state in the country where gambling is legalized, it is regulated (i.e., overseen) by the state. Only on Indian reservations is there less oversight, and even then, there is a limitation on what games can be offered.
All 501(c)(3)'s are required to file annual financial reports with the AG's office. The reports are indeed "open to all."
This statement, "If casino gambling is legalized in MA, then we can have a casino, without the state's oversight," could be the silliest statement I've ever seen. If it is LEGALIZED, it is done so pursuant to a STATUTE, the purpose of which is to REGULATE it. n every state in the country where gambling is legalized, it is regulated (i.e., overseen) by the state. Only on Indian reservations is there less oversight, and even then, there is a limitation on what games can be offered.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Gayle Andrews: A "Woodwork Cousin"
In response to: Gayle Andrews: A "Woodwork Cousin"
quahog, your observation is correct if the tribe were to succeed in establishing a casino under the federal regime, but if it were to compete for one of Deval's 3 licenses under the state scheme (which has NO chance of being enacted), it would presumably be treated like any other vendor. When you consider what kind of scrutiny casino operators in Nevada undergo, you can see that a similar sort of examination here could be uncomfortable.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Hypnotizing a potential witness - Worthington's daughter
In response to: Hypnotizing a potential witness - Worthington's daughter
Jack, is legal_owl suggesting that your discussion about the potential for hypo-therapy of Ava when she becomes older could constitute some sort of internet crime? How absurd.
capemom, CW's father has no legal right to "claim her property" unless he was named executor in her will.
capemom, CW's father has no legal right to "claim her property" unless he was named executor in her will.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Mills stabbing; Crashes
In response to: Mills stabbing; Crashes
Solon, Monpo did indeed show up -- after all but a handful had left. Walter has even confirmed it in earlier comment post. She could prove it by describing an item or two from his office.
She is a great football prognosticator, btw.
She is a great football prognosticator, btw.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: The Donald is coming
In response to: The Donald is coming
Great. That's all we need is the one guy in the business who's proven that a casino can lose money.
This insufferable windbag may be the best thing to happen to casino opponents. I can't wait till he shows up in person and informs us all how much smarter he is than us.
This insufferable windbag may be the best thing to happen to casino opponents. I can't wait till he shows up in person and informs us all how much smarter he is than us.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: And the winner is...
In response to: And the winner is...
No blog thread that mentions Ferlinghetti could be complete without a link to this poem
UNDERWEAR
I didn’t get much sleep last night
thinking about underwear
Have you ever stopped to consider
underwear in the abstract
When you really dig into it
some shocking problems are raised
Underwear is something we all have to deal with
Everyone wears
some kind of underwear
Even Indians wear underwear
Even Cubans
wear underwear
The Pope wears underwear I hope...
See the poem here.
UNDERWEAR
I didn’t get much sleep last night
thinking about underwear
Have you ever stopped to consider
underwear in the abstract
When you really dig into it
some shocking problems are raised
Underwear is something we all have to deal with
Everyone wears
some kind of underwear
Even Indians wear underwear
Even Cubans
wear underwear
The Pope wears underwear I hope...
See the poem here.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Where Fiscal Discipline Is a Pipe Dream
In response to: Where Fiscal Discipline Is a Pipe Dream
Democrant, you clearly are operating from a position of ignorance (of the facts). If you knew how many people there are with a state government job (I won't say "working") that ws created for them (of one of "them"), you'd be ashen. "A single news story" is not the exception, my friend. It is endemic in the system. Failure to acknowledge that is a big part of the problem.
Cynicism does not come naturally to me. It has taken years and years to come about.
The "real people" you care so much about are the ones who get hur the most by this institutional sloth and greed.
Wake up, dude.
Cynicism does not come naturally to me. It has taken years and years to come about.
The "real people" you care so much about are the ones who get hur the most by this institutional sloth and greed.
Wake up, dude.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Whatever Happened to Local Control of the Local Public Domain?
In response to: Whatever Happened to Local Control of the Local Public Domain?
I have trouble believing that this amendment was intended seriously, just as I have trouble believing that even Cashman takes his proposal seriously.
It is either a distraction tactic or someone is a careless draftsman -- or a combination of the two. But it obvious that the amendment ties up the energy bill indefinitely, for it is certain now that nothing will be enacted by the end of this session that includes that preposterous language.
It is either a distraction tactic or someone is a careless draftsman -- or a combination of the two. But it obvious that the amendment ties up the energy bill indefinitely, for it is certain now that nothing will be enacted by the end of this session that includes that preposterous language.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Where Fiscal Discipline Is a Pipe Dream
In response to: Where Fiscal Discipline Is a Pipe Dream
Democrant, you're going in circles so fast you make my head spin.
How does the "need for efficiencies" related to the (ridiculous) "courage" statement?
Want to consider how much more government service could be delivered to the truly needy if the state wasn't paying out a half-billion a year in utterly needless debt service on over-budget construction projects? Have an idea why the state college infrastructure is crumbling (it is)? Because the cost of bonding is so high the state can't afford to borrow more to fix it. Why? Because project labor agreements make a $100 million project $120 million.
The courage is not in saying "we need to spend money." It is in telling greedy interest groups that they're ripping us off and voting against legislators who enable them.
Your perspective is a big part of the problem. "Oh, but there are PEOPLE," we need to think of their FEELINGS.
Baloney. There is a fair wage and benefit to be paid for a necessary job to be done competently and faithfully. But the problem is we don't.
We pay inflated wages and benefits for an unnecessary job, paid to a cousin of a chairman who shows up (maybe) Tuesday through Thursday and moonlights at the Lottery double-dipping. You think that's an exception to the rule? Don't delude yourself.
How does the "need for efficiencies" related to the (ridiculous) "courage" statement?
Want to consider how much more government service could be delivered to the truly needy if the state wasn't paying out a half-billion a year in utterly needless debt service on over-budget construction projects? Have an idea why the state college infrastructure is crumbling (it is)? Because the cost of bonding is so high the state can't afford to borrow more to fix it. Why? Because project labor agreements make a $100 million project $120 million.
The courage is not in saying "we need to spend money." It is in telling greedy interest groups that they're ripping us off and voting against legislators who enable them.
Your perspective is a big part of the problem. "Oh, but there are PEOPLE," we need to think of their FEELINGS.
Baloney. There is a fair wage and benefit to be paid for a necessary job to be done competently and faithfully. But the problem is we don't.
We pay inflated wages and benefits for an unnecessary job, paid to a cousin of a chairman who shows up (maybe) Tuesday through Thursday and moonlights at the Lottery double-dipping. You think that's an exception to the rule? Don't delude yourself.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Interior Department dawdles while gas burns
In response to: Interior Department dawdles while gas burns
Well of course it's more expensive, NOW...especially when the cost of bringing one on-line is artificially mutiplied by self-described environmentalists.
Guess the answer to Gobal Warming isn't actually to replace fossil fuels, just demagogue the oil industry.
Guess the answer to Gobal Warming isn't actually to replace fossil fuels, just demagogue the oil industry.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: An apple that hasn't fallen far
In response to: An apple that hasn't fallen far
A masterful evisceration, Jack.
But really, you in a war of wits with one who is unarmed.
But really, you in a war of wits with one who is unarmed.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Ambush at Eelgrass Pass
In response to: Ambush at Eelgrass Pass
I think commonwense is confused atto the origin of the overt fakery.
No drama at all in a government agency trampling someone's rights -- as long as he's rich, what's the harm?
Perhaps at the end of the day there is a federal civil rights suit in this.
No drama at all in a government agency trampling someone's rights -- as long as he's rich, what's the harm?
Perhaps at the end of the day there is a federal civil rights suit in this.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Tribute to Eunice Shriver planned for Nov. 16
In response to: Tribute to Eunice Shriver planned for Nov. 16
Wonder if Robert, Maria, Mark and Anthony will make sure to note their mother's strong opposition to Cape Wind.
Sorry to be such a cynic, but I find it odd that the family would schedule such a public event in light of Mrs. Shriver's frail condition.
Sorry to be such a cynic, but I find it odd that the family would schedule such a public event in light of Mrs. Shriver's frail condition.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Joseph C. Lincoln...The essence of Old Cape Cod.
In response to: Joseph C. Lincoln...The essence of Old Cape Cod.
Diana, I wonder if your opinion of Lincoln's writing is informed by your having read any of them. Have you?
I've read 27 of them, and while they are quaint and come to a "happy ending," they do not protray an idyllic vision of Cape Cod life. There are sicknesses and death, scoundrels perpetrating scams on innocent victims, racism and bigotry, political chicanery, financial ruin, hard times, etc etc. There are even Wampanoags!
So, while the story lines always focus on the triumph of good over evil, of the charactered individual over one adversity or another, the settings themselves are not candy-coated.
Try reading The Rise of Roscoe Paine, for one. Great love story.
I've read 27 of them, and while they are quaint and come to a "happy ending," they do not protray an idyllic vision of Cape Cod life. There are sicknesses and death, scoundrels perpetrating scams on innocent victims, racism and bigotry, political chicanery, financial ruin, hard times, etc etc. There are even Wampanoags!
So, while the story lines always focus on the triumph of good over evil, of the charactered individual over one adversity or another, the settings themselves are not candy-coated.
Try reading The Rise of Roscoe Paine, for one. Great love story.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Restaurant review: Two "Thumbs Up," one "Thumbs Down"
In response to: Restaurant review: Two "Thumbs Up," one "Thumbs Down"
Haven't been to Sundancers since whats-his-name owned it, and wouldn't go back. Nice setting, though.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Joseph C. Lincoln...The essence of Old Cape Cod.
In response to: Joseph C. Lincoln...The essence of Old Cape Cod.
I have a nearly complete set of Lincoln's books (I am missing only three), which I inherited from my grandfather. I have read them all at least once -- you can never tire of the stories. They are delightful -- Lincoln's sense of humor is wonderful.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Hunting the Elusive Bugaboo
In response to: Hunting the Elusive Bugaboo
If the Klines gothrough the CCC process and get a green light, they may lose their basis for bringing suit, since there will no longer be any "case or controversy." The time for them to sue would be when the BI denies them a building permit. If, however, the CCC does somthing unusual, like tell them to change the location of the house, then there would be a controversy (if the Klines wanted one).
The commissioners are represented by one lawyer, and none of them could be sued personally unless it were to be shown that their actions (under color of law) constituted a violation of the Klines' civil rights.
The commissioners are represented by one lawyer, and none of them could be sued personally unless it were to be shown that their actions (under color of law) constituted a violation of the Klines' civil rights.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Bill Koch REALLY loves wine
In response to: Bill Koch REALLY loves wine
The New Yorker article is fascinating (and long!) -- a must read, whether you're into wine or not.
I think Koch's got his hands full with this.
I think Koch's got his hands full with this.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Cape Cod Commission Writes its Own Laws
In response to: Cape Cod Commission Writes its Own Laws
Peter, do you mean "blackmail," one form of extortion in which there is a threat to reveal damaging information about the victim, or do you mean simply "extortion," which is "obtaining money or property by threat to a victim's property, intimidation, or false claim of a right (such as pretending to be an IRS agent)."
I think the latter fits quite well -- actually too well. CCC obtains money from the Klines (in the form of ridiculous review fees), there is a threat to their property, and a false claim of right (to review what is legally unreviewable).
I think the latter fits quite well -- actually too well. CCC obtains money from the Klines (in the form of ridiculous review fees), there is a threat to their property, and a false claim of right (to review what is legally unreviewable).
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Nothing much changing at Cape Cod Commission
In response to: Nothing much changing at Cape Cod Commission
"The Cape Cod Commission now actively promotes denser development in village centers or other designated areas. Throughout the 1990's the CCC opposed any shift in local zoning to accommodate or promote increased village density."
Gee, why would they do that? It was very clear from the outset during all of the comunity meetings to develop a regional policy plan that the thing almost all people liked best about the Cape were the dense village centers.
Gee, why would they do that? It was very clear from the outset during all of the comunity meetings to develop a regional policy plan that the thing almost all people liked best about the Cape were the dense village centers.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Cape Cod Commission voting today on Cape Wind
In response to: Cape Cod Commission voting today on Cape Wind
This is regrettable, but I must say I found Barbara Hill's remarks a bit over the top.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: “Can You Hear Me Now?”
In response to: “Can You Hear Me Now?”
By the way, I would be remiss in not saying that I believed then, and I believe now, in the mission of the Cape Cod Commission AS IT IS STATED IN THE ACT. What I also believe is that it has plenty to do within its jurisdictional charter, and has no business venturing outside of it. That it has done in Truro, with Cape Wind, with Hayden Building Movers, and myriad other projects.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: A Blog of Regional Impact
In response to: A Blog of Regional Impact
Unfortunately, I have to admit that I knew more than a little and unfortunately (and regrettably) passed on the task of thwarting the juggernaut (and that was just what it was at the time). I think we've talked about this before in a certain office in Yarmouthport (or perhaps at Jack's).
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: 11 women killed; Does anyone care?
In response to: 11 women killed; Does anyone care?
Jeff, you've undoubtedly heard the old expression, "just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not following you" (which I mention here only because it's humor and irony seem to fit unusually well here).
I appreciate the acknowledgement that the story might seem quite outlandish --and writer to writer, I'd say you're building up quite a body of work for a successful whodunit.
But I say this to you.
There are two possible avenues of reply to the rhetorical question "why isn't anyone looking into this?"
One is that there is a massive cover-up leading all the way to the oval office of the Presidency.
The other is that there's nothing to it.
When I was reading The Davinci Code, I was sometimes so riveted by the enormity of the conspiracy at work that my disbelief was suspended (and that is, after all, the objective of thriller fiction, yes?) But at the end of the day, when the theory is put to the proof, its fallacies quickly come to light.
Perhaps the objective here is to incite a forum to do just that. No objection here.
I appreciate the acknowledgement that the story might seem quite outlandish --and writer to writer, I'd say you're building up quite a body of work for a successful whodunit.
But I say this to you.
There are two possible avenues of reply to the rhetorical question "why isn't anyone looking into this?"
One is that there is a massive cover-up leading all the way to the oval office of the Presidency.
The other is that there's nothing to it.
When I was reading The Davinci Code, I was sometimes so riveted by the enormity of the conspiracy at work that my disbelief was suspended (and that is, after all, the objective of thriller fiction, yes?) But at the end of the day, when the theory is put to the proof, its fallacies quickly come to light.
Perhaps the objective here is to incite a forum to do just that. No objection here.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: A Blog of Regional Impact
In response to: A Blog of Regional Impact
Interesting development (nice pun, huh?)!
As one of the original legislative sponsors of the enabling legislation, I would like to offer my assistance in contributing posts for this blog.
I feel sort of like making a public apology. Heh.
As one of the original legislative sponsors of the enabling legislation, I would like to offer my assistance in contributing posts for this blog.
I feel sort of like making a public apology. Heh.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Unfair meddling in Cape Wind
In response to: Unfair meddling in Cape Wind
This is yet another instance of the commish asserting jurisdiction where there is none.
I can't imagine what their litigation budget is.
I can't imagine what their litigation budget is.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Tribe elects new vice chair; How Gore's Nobel helps 4Cs; Aging baby boomer women; Commission ready to deny Cape Wind... again
In response to: Tribe elects new vice chair; How Gore's Nobel helps 4Cs; Aging baby boomer women; Commission ready to deny Cape Wind... again
(Can't imagine why anyone would wander off in complete disgust)
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Delahunt changes venue for forum on climate change - and closes it to the public
In response to: Delahunt changes venue for forum on climate change - and closes it to the public
"doesn't have the answer right now and doesn't want to 'fight' without the facts?"
Huh? This was an open forum to discuss GW issues -- what is he afraid of?
Delahunt just doesn't wanrt to be exposed to questions he is not prepared to answer -- that's my guess.
But what gets me is he couldn't just stay away -- he had to use his clout to have the open event cancelled, depriving many of a great opportunity, so he could move his own private party and control the event.
Classic political machination.
Huh? This was an open forum to discuss GW issues -- what is he afraid of?
Delahunt just doesn't wanrt to be exposed to questions he is not prepared to answer -- that's my guess.
But what gets me is he couldn't just stay away -- he had to use his clout to have the open event cancelled, depriving many of a great opportunity, so he could move his own private party and control the event.
Classic political machination.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: 11 women killed; Does anyone care?
In response to: 11 women killed; Does anyone care?
Maybe I'm a little obtuse this morning, but how can you possibly allege that this is a "Bush plot" or that Paul Cellucci or Andy Card had anything to do with this? You're sounding a little tin-hattish.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Tribe must choose: casino OR sovereignty
In response to: Tribe must choose: casino OR sovereignty
Of course this is all an arbitrary exercise in light of Sal's unwavering opposition to taking any of the gambling activity away from organized crime, but one question pops into my mind regarding the language in the block quote: I wonder if it is in conflict with federal law.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: The Perils of Doing Your Own Landscaping
In response to: The Perils of Doing Your Own Landscaping
Thanks for the tip buzz. Unfortunately, my next door neighbor owns a cow, so I lose on that strategy.
I tried the "mulch them into the lawn" method once, but unfortunately, by the time all the leaves had fallen, I couldn't find my compost heap and eventually fell into the very bad habit of just throwing my garbage out the back door.
Then I met my first fisher cat.
I tried the "mulch them into the lawn" method once, but unfortunately, by the time all the leaves had fallen, I couldn't find my compost heap and eventually fell into the very bad habit of just throwing my garbage out the back door.
Then I met my first fisher cat.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Those allegedly insurmountable problems with radar
In response to: Those allegedly insurmountable problems with radar
Jack, I think you've misunderstood the navigation threat. It's not USAF planes protecting our country that Ted K et al are concerned about.
It's the inconvenience to the flight plans of all those private jets flying in and out of Nantucket.
Get with the program, man!
It's the inconvenience to the flight plans of all those private jets flying in and out of Nantucket.
Get with the program, man!
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: The Perils of Doing Your Own Landscaping
In response to: The Perils of Doing Your Own Landscaping
Are you joking?!? That's MY leafblower.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Feeding at the Public Trough, Part 2
In response to: Feeding at the Public Trough, Part 2
Nota Bene: When I was in the House (before Tom), the per diems and office expense money was indeed reported as income (at the time, the Speaker's office went to the extent of providing every member with his/her exact calculations). The value of the parking space was not.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: What IS County Government?
In response to: What IS County Government?
Jack, here is my take on the Commission's latest insinuation into the regulatory landscape
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Political Notes
In response to: Political Notes
From a purely objective point of view, anyone who understands anything about what the Republican Party stands for would read the headline of this post and say "now there's a statement that makes no sense whatsoever."
There is ABSOLUTELY nothing -- NOTHING -- in Dennis Kucinich's history of public service that would suggest that he supports any Republican ideal. He bankrupted the City of Cleveland as the youngest mayor in history, and has been voting fromm the extreme left in Congress his entire career.
There is ABSOLUTELY nothing -- NOTHING -- in Dennis Kucinich's history of public service that would suggest that he supports any Republican ideal. He bankrupted the City of Cleveland as the youngest mayor in history, and has been voting fromm the extreme left in Congress his entire career.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: MassINC to hold forum on casino gambling
In response to: MassINC to hold forum on casino gambling
Jack, don't you think it's a bit odd that this "public forum and panel" doesn't include anyone who is demonstrably in favor fo casinos?
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Sources: Patrick to let Legislature decide on Casinos
In response to: Sources: Patrick to let Legislature decide on Casinos
I really don't care whether there is a casino in MA or not -- but I have to laugh at the "one legislator" expressing his concern for the future of the track owners. The legislature has been strangling them slowly for decades.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: SSA should be regulated by Islanders not the State
In response to: SSA should be regulated by Islanders not the State
Doug, this bill is a POS --if Pacheco filed it, you know its a union protection bill -- but it doesn't say anything about giving EOTC any stake in the Authority's management.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Mass GOP at Rock Bottom
In response to: Mass GOP at Rock Bottom
Really Aaron, this surprises me to no end. Your problem with the Party has left town (or at least, is trying to). The new Chairman is someone who knows how to win elections and understands entirely what the MRSC needs to do to support candidates.
If it is indeed true that you stopped knocking on doors weeks before the election, then shame on you. And instead of driving to Boston to work for Healey (whose campaign you apparently weren't fond of), you should have stayed right there and kept doorknocking.
The problem with the Party is when decent candidates run once and then disappear into the woodwork, or worse, claim they're going to the Green Party (wtf?!?!?)
If it is indeed true that you stopped knocking on doors weeks before the election, then shame on you. And instead of driving to Boston to work for Healey (whose campaign you apparently weren't fond of), you should have stayed right there and kept doorknocking.
The problem with the Party is when decent candidates run once and then disappear into the woodwork, or worse, claim they're going to the Green Party (wtf?!?!?)
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: ...And I Really Don't Love Hos
In response to: ...And I Really Don't Love Hos
Nice piece --one fact -- the Pats didn't win three Superbowls in a row. They won in 2002, 2004 and 2005. The Bucks won in 2003.
And the shoe was a loafer. A cheap, black loafer.
And the shoe was a loafer. A cheap, black loafer.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Joe Lieberman-The Meaning behind the Politics
In response to: Joe Lieberman-The Meaning behind the Politics
IMHO, Joe Lieberman is one of the few members of the Senate who could legitimately be called a "statesman." A statesman is one who eschews intellectual dishonesty and political positioning and posturing in favor of reaching a consensus, while the implacable extremes on both sides practice nothing done besides brinksmanship and hanging scalps on a wall.
There is no middle ground on the Iraq situation. You were either for it or against it. Once you're in it, you're in it. Lieberman's position against pulling out is principled and intellectually honest. That it runs counter to the current trend in his state is regrettable, but he shows courage in maintaining his position.
There is no middle ground on the Iraq situation. You were either for it or against it. Once you're in it, you're in it. Lieberman's position against pulling out is principled and intellectually honest. That it runs counter to the current trend in his state is regrettable, but he shows courage in maintaining his position.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Dirty Tricks
In response to: Dirty Tricks
Clearly bub, you never went to law school.
Tell me bub, how can a Will be a contract when it is made by only one party -- a contract requires two parties.
And if marriage is a legal contract, it is subject to specific performance. Tell me, bub, how does one seek specific performance of a marriage vow?
Tell me bub, how can a Will be a contract when it is made by only one party -- a contract requires two parties.
And if marriage is a legal contract, it is subject to specific performance. Tell me, bub, how does one seek specific performance of a marriage vow?
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Dirty Tricks
In response to: Dirty Tricks
How can you expect people to understand you if you can't write the english language better than a high school sophomore?
I think I understand it bub, but it isn't due to your extraordinary eloquence.
What is a "back of support," anyway?
Does your statement mean that a black man must always support the political positions of the "Black Leaders" like Jesse Jackson or be accused of "turning his back of support" on his people?
Does a woman always have to be pro-choice in order to represent all women, or has she turned her "back of support" on all women?
No "group" of people is monolithic (do you need a definition, bub?).
By the way, bub, I'd be interested in hearing more of your explanation for the "simple contract law" principle of marriage. What are the terms and conditions of the contract? What is the length of it? What are the penalties for its breach? Is it in writing? Does it satisfy the Statute of Frauds?
I think I understand it bub, but it isn't due to your extraordinary eloquence.
What is a "back of support," anyway?
Does your statement mean that a black man must always support the political positions of the "Black Leaders" like Jesse Jackson or be accused of "turning his back of support" on his people?
Does a woman always have to be pro-choice in order to represent all women, or has she turned her "back of support" on all women?
No "group" of people is monolithic (do you need a definition, bub?).
By the way, bub, I'd be interested in hearing more of your explanation for the "simple contract law" principle of marriage. What are the terms and conditions of the contract? What is the length of it? What are the penalties for its breach? Is it in writing? Does it satisfy the Statute of Frauds?
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Maloy Campaign Website
In response to: Maloy Campaign Website
Oh Aaron -- don't you know if you're gay you're obliged to support the entire "gay agenda?" Didn't they tell you that before you came out?
Cranberry, it's fun when you get to use hyperbole to abuse a word like "homophobic."
Cranberry, it's fun when you get to use hyperbole to abuse a word like "homophobic."
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Dirty Tricks
In response to: Dirty Tricks
Um, bub's -- it's POLL, not "pole," unless you're kidnapping those from Warsaw. And it's "course," not "coarse," unless you're using foul language. And questions end with question marks, not periods.
And what's this sentence:
Does a noble person turn his back of support to the community in which he chooses to live in.
Or this clause:
a rehibilitated prositute that did the profession (clearly you've never been through REHAB, you dope).
And what's this sentence:
Does a noble person turn his back of support to the community in which he chooses to live in.
Or this clause:
a rehibilitated prositute that did the profession (clearly you've never been through REHAB, you dope).
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Open mouth, Insert foot
In response to: Open mouth, Insert foot
I'm not sure I'd go so far as to describe most State House pols as "corrupt," but I surely would say that most are brimming with hubris. For instance, consider all of the elected reps and senators who failed to file tax returns for years on end (even though most of them didn't owe any tax). Are they corrupt or just stupid and lazy?
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Greatest threat to Nantucket Sound? According to the Alliance, it's not Cape Wind -- it's Cape Cod
In response to: Greatest threat to Nantucket Sound? According to the Alliance, it's not Cape Wind -- it's Cape Cod
LOL Jack.
Yes stopper, it's all a giant conspiracy, backed by money from Saudis.
Put on your tin hat before you start speaking Farsi.
Yes stopper, it's all a giant conspiracy, backed by money from Saudis.
Put on your tin hat before you start speaking Farsi.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Cindy Sheehan coming to Nantucket
In response to: Cindy Sheehan coming to Nantucket
Can I pay the $20 to keep her stuck in LaGuardia?
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Gore leaning toward Cape Wind, but not there yet
In response to: Gore leaning toward Cape Wind, but not there yet
Who said anything about "flip-flop?"
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Profiles in tax avoidance
In response to: Profiles in tax avoidance
Here's my legal analysis of the controversy. In short, if I were the Commissioner, I'd compel him to pay the tax and file for an abatement.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Profiles in tax avoidance
In response to: Profiles in tax avoidance
It certainly isn't appropriate that he illegally failed to register the boat and pay the excise tax. It is scofflaw level, sure -- but exceeedingly hypocritical. And regardless of the law about the six-months out-of-state -- it certainly is not written to permit this sort of deliberate ruse. Jack, I'll do a bit of homework on this and report back.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Gordon demolishes Koch's bogus claims
In response to: Gordon demolishes Koch's bogus claims
That lobbying series in Cape Cod Voice is spectacular.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Minerals Management Service details plans to prepare Environmental Impact Statement for Cape Wind
In response to: Minerals Management Service details plans to prepare Environmental Impact Statement for Cape Wind
Oh yes, it's all about that obscene ROI of 25% over 22 years -- do you understand basic finance? It is the difference between bare feasibility and a non-starter. But that will come out during the process, with clear-headed, objective expert testimony.
And Jack, I don't know that there are too many developers out there who would think 10% was a decent return for the risk and expense of this project -- for a 40B, sure, but not something of this magnitude. The fact that no other competitor has stepped forward in this instance seems to count for nothing to the stopcapewind crowd. But 25% return over 22 years doesn't get greed-motivated people all too hot.
And Jack, I don't know that there are too many developers out there who would think 10% was a decent return for the risk and expense of this project -- for a 40B, sure, but not something of this magnitude. The fact that no other competitor has stepped forward in this instance seems to count for nothing to the stopcapewind crowd. But 25% return over 22 years doesn't get greed-motivated people all too hot.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Gays Oppressing Straights
In response to: Gays Oppressing Straights
"scuze me for butting in here, but if sleepy doesn't think there's any such thing as a "gay agenda," he's not payin attention. He may not have one, but the lobbyists and interests groups that "represent" him have an agenda -- they've had one for twenty years -- and they're doing a pretty good job of achieving it.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Democrats to hold delegate training and strategy session
In response to: Democrats to hold delegate training and strategy session
"what being a delegate is all about" ???
Huh????
If they don't know (and they're already delegates), how did they get selected in the first place?
Huh????
If they don't know (and they're already delegates), how did they get selected in the first place?
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Kick-starting the conversation -- five years ago
In response to: Kick-starting the conversation -- five years ago
C'mon Jack -- don't you just have the slightest suspicion that Cashman is playing somebody here?!? (I sure do, I just can't figure out who and for whom). He proposes the same number (almost) of turbines, in a virtual blockade of the mouth of BuzBay, in the midst of a (real) shipping channel?
I think this is diabolical. This is not what it appears to be.
I think this is diabolical. This is not what it appears to be.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Notes From Democratic Debate
In response to: Notes From Democratic Debate
Aaron, bear in mind that lawyers can run honest and truthful campaigns too -- and it is to easy to vilify the entire profession, you know -- easy target and all that. But you're not going to gain votes attacking anyone's profession. Just sayin.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Sung to the theme of "The Beverly Hillbillies" ...
In response to: Sung to the theme of "The Beverly Hillbillies" ...
Jack, I am NOT naive, but I still can't believe the Globe didn't write ONE WORD about the 69 legislators writing to Congress to oppose Kennedy's attempt to kill Cape Wind.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Globe says "Selectman's style stands out"
In response to: Globe says "Selectman's style stands out"
Any publicity is better than no publicity, I guess. Besides, as bad as the Globe might want to make you look, you can't look any worse than that miserable SOB O'Leary.
So the Globe will give you this lovely coverage, but doesn't write a single word about 69 legislators writing to Congress to oppose Kennedy's attempt to kill Cape Wind????
So the Globe will give you this lovely coverage, but doesn't write a single word about 69 legislators writing to Congress to oppose Kennedy's attempt to kill Cape Wind????
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: OK, Who is Behind This?
In response to: OK, Who is Behind This?
Aaron, Fred's right. If this adventure doesn't work out for you, you really should run for selectman or school committee or TM or something. The biggest mistake the Republican Party has made during the past 30 years is not building a farm team from the ground up.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Abuse of Publically Funded Resources
In response to: Abuse of Publically Funded Resources
Is that winegurl or WHINE girl. The man is entitled to defend himself, and it's his freakin place, so mind ya manners.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Notes From Democratic Debate
In response to: Notes From Democratic Debate
Aaron, why do you characterize all lawyers (especially on the Cape) as "elite?" Try stopping in to the Barnstable District Court and counting cheap suits.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Sung to the theme of "The Beverly Hillbillies" ...
In response to: Sung to the theme of "The Beverly Hillbillies" ...
BWAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH.
(Banjo)heh
(Banjo)heh
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Wrong Number: Spying On The Average Joe
In response to: Wrong Number: Spying On The Average Joe
O'B --
:>O
Ya got me!
I think that most Americans are generally distrustful of the government keeping secrets from us. But look what happened to our intelligence apparatus when we started shining the light on them in the 70's. They lost many of their tools, and our enemies had a much easier time figuring out what we were doing.
:>O
Ya got me!
I think that most Americans are generally distrustful of the government keeping secrets from us. But look what happened to our intelligence apparatus when we started shining the light on them in the 70's. They lost many of their tools, and our enemies had a much easier time figuring out what we were doing.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Stalking that pesky wabbit
In response to: Stalking that pesky wabbit
Outstanding piece, John.
More dissembling and mendacity.
More dissembling and mendacity.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Wrong Number: Spying On The Average Joe
In response to: Wrong Number: Spying On The Average Joe
"How we execute this is for the experts to discern."
That's exactly the case, O'B. And when the "experts" discern this, because of what is at stake and the utmost importance of NOT telling the world how they're doing it, they have, and they are. What you're nervous about is that you don't like not knowing. But if you know, "they'll" know.
I suspect that you're critical because the experts are not those chosen by your preferred President.
That's exactly the case, O'B. And when the "experts" discern this, because of what is at stake and the utmost importance of NOT telling the world how they're doing it, they have, and they are. What you're nervous about is that you don't like not knowing. But if you know, "they'll" know.
I suspect that you're critical because the experts are not those chosen by your preferred President.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Wrong Number: Spying On The Average Joe
In response to: Wrong Number: Spying On The Average Joe
Sooooo, what would your plan be ? Wait for another attack and blame those in charge for not connecting the dots?
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: The Immorality of Marketing Baby Formula
In response to: The Immorality of Marketing Baby Formula
nice job on the wind farm letter to Congress, Rep. I admire your intellectual honesty.
wavemaker [Member]
In response to: Enhanced photographic proof of wind turbine motion in Denmark
In response to: Enhanced photographic proof of wind turbine motion in Denmark
"It could be considered as a threat of assault with intent to inflict bodily harm."
I am new to the comment neighborhood here, just a former Cape Codder who has followed the Cape Wind project from its inception from way up here in Hull.
I have refrained from commenting because you folks seem to have your own little food fight going on and I don't want to get stains on my suit.
But Barbara, really.
You're obviously not a lawyer, and you shouldn't play one on t.v. Peckam's comment could not under any stretch of the imagination be considered an "assault" on anybody, and to regard it as a threat is just...well, paranoid. In short an outlandish claim.
Sort of like so many of the claims being made against the project.
I am new to the comment neighborhood here, just a former Cape Codder who has followed the Cape Wind project from its inception from way up here in Hull.
I have refrained from commenting because you folks seem to have your own little food fight going on and I don't want to get stains on my suit.
But Barbara, really.
You're obviously not a lawyer, and you shouldn't play one on t.v. Peckam's comment could not under any stretch of the imagination be considered an "assault" on anybody, and to regard it as a threat is just...well, paranoid. In short an outlandish claim.
Sort of like so many of the claims being made against the project.
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In response to: It's safe to say nobody likes taxes, gray heads and suits protest here
This is NOT the fault of "Wall Street" - it is the fault of regulators and legislators, from BOTH parties, who have become wholly-owned by Big Money.
Rich Republicans, rich Democrats - they're both the same.