Here we go kids. We're steaming ahead into November and the pundits are out in full force. Numerous referendums should keep people thinking. According to the BDN, its pretty much 50-50 on all the questions. The TV commercials are trying to sway folks to the other side, and who can tell the truth? So, without further delay, here's my take:
Question 1 - Repeal Gay Marriage - I could care less either way
Question 2 - Excise Tax - This ruling stinks, re-work it so everyone gets a break
Question 3 - Repeal School Consolidation - No way! This is one of the few things that the Baldacci Administration has done right.
Question 4 - TABOR - I say go for it. Augusta needs to have the purse strings clipped
Question 5 - Medical Marijuana - Again, I could care less either way
Question 6 - Highway-Infrastructure Bonds - Always supported by the VOB
Question 7 - More time to certify petitions - Sure, why not?
OK, that's that. Now for the City Council race...3 newcomers are going for the 3 open seats. A fourth (read "crackpot" here) dropped out last week. So here's who we have...Cary Weston-I like Cary, he's a little to slick and rehearsed, but it shows he takes the Council seat seriously. Me thinks he has higher aspirations in the future. I've always enjoyed his commentary on the GH/RT morning radio show. Next is Marco. His strong greek accent and ties to New York should pretty much sink his campaign. He looked like a fool at the Council forum as well. Sorry dude, no love from the VOB. Last we have Paul Lodgek. Pauls a straight shooter who would be a good fit. He's a well researched guy who has his ducks in a row. A fiscal conservative always gets the nod from the VOB. I urge all to engage these candidates and judge for yourself. I'll go thru the whole group next time and post my predictions. Till then....
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Are You Kidding Me?
This has got to be a joke. Tom Sawyer is threatening to sue the City over damages to his yacht. WTF is wrong with some people? Tom's boat was cut from its mooring at the City dock and drifted downstream last summer. Damn vandals. Do you think they knew it was his? I doubt it, but that's not the point. Tom is well aware of the waiver that comes with the dock space. No security, no damage claims (put in place after the coal tar stained a few water craft), etc. But that doesn't stop him from filing a nuisance lawsuit to screw with the City. He's so bold as to imply that he'll drop the suit if the City returns his $4200 in dock fee's. Didn't you used to be the mayor of this fair City? What a first class ASS!!! You don't have a case Tom, and you know it. Are times that tough that you need to stoop to extorting cash from your old neighbors? I hope a judge tosses your fat ass in jail for wasting the courts time and the taxpayers money. SHAME ON YOU TOM.
Cheif Gastia must have some serious cash flow problems. The ticket quota is working well though, so he should be in good shape. Anything else we can do to help balance your budget Chief? Thank god you got the Councils approval to accept the Feds grant for 4 additional officers. Sad thing is, you don't need anymore flatfoots on the street and you know it. None of these officers is going to patrol the city, but that's where you indicated your staff was lacking. WTF? But we now have a full-time school liaison. Another stupid role that isn't needed. Officer Friendly needs to be out on the street stopping criminals, not hanging at the schools. Has he at the very least apprehended any high school stoners? There in the woods out back if you cant seem to locate them, just ask any high school kid. This is just another complete waste of resources by the Chief. He's kinda like chicken little if you ask me. The sky is always falling in Ron's eyes. He went on and on at the Ops meeting discussing all sorts of crimes he's dealing with, but when pushed on the issue, could not offer any actual instances of these crimes. Computer crime is big on his list, so he says, but he needs more resources. Isn't that part of the FBI's job Ron? Most computer scams are run from out of State, so let the Feds handle it jackass. As for gangs, there may be a handful of wannbees around town, but no real New York/LA type gang activity. According to Ron, we should be hiding in our houses and fearing for our very lives with this massive crime wave (is it Hollywood Slots fault? LOL). Truth is, Bangor is one of the safest places around. The biggest crime wave apparently is parking on the esplanade. Lets dump this shithead before its to late, oops, it already is.
Three current council members are up for re-election in November. From my view, all three suck and should be replaced. Pat Blanchette is a tireless pitbull for Bangor in Augusta, and I for one, will vote for her in that capacity as long as she's willing. But the daily operations of the City appear to be lost on her as she is out of town for a good chunk of the week. Sorry Pat, time to move on. Geoff Gratwick is just a pretentious ass and I'm sick of listening to him stammer through everything he says. I know Peter D'Errico, and he's a good man. Unfortunately, he doesn't do a whole lot, and never says much. If you don't want to get in the debate, stay home Peter. I'll give you my take on the three new-comers to this race next time.
Till then, stay warm people.
Cheif Gastia must have some serious cash flow problems. The ticket quota is working well though, so he should be in good shape. Anything else we can do to help balance your budget Chief? Thank god you got the Councils approval to accept the Feds grant for 4 additional officers. Sad thing is, you don't need anymore flatfoots on the street and you know it. None of these officers is going to patrol the city, but that's where you indicated your staff was lacking. WTF? But we now have a full-time school liaison. Another stupid role that isn't needed. Officer Friendly needs to be out on the street stopping criminals, not hanging at the schools. Has he at the very least apprehended any high school stoners? There in the woods out back if you cant seem to locate them, just ask any high school kid. This is just another complete waste of resources by the Chief. He's kinda like chicken little if you ask me. The sky is always falling in Ron's eyes. He went on and on at the Ops meeting discussing all sorts of crimes he's dealing with, but when pushed on the issue, could not offer any actual instances of these crimes. Computer crime is big on his list, so he says, but he needs more resources. Isn't that part of the FBI's job Ron? Most computer scams are run from out of State, so let the Feds handle it jackass. As for gangs, there may be a handful of wannbees around town, but no real New York/LA type gang activity. According to Ron, we should be hiding in our houses and fearing for our very lives with this massive crime wave (is it Hollywood Slots fault? LOL). Truth is, Bangor is one of the safest places around. The biggest crime wave apparently is parking on the esplanade. Lets dump this shithead before its to late, oops, it already is.
Three current council members are up for re-election in November. From my view, all three suck and should be replaced. Pat Blanchette is a tireless pitbull for Bangor in Augusta, and I for one, will vote for her in that capacity as long as she's willing. But the daily operations of the City appear to be lost on her as she is out of town for a good chunk of the week. Sorry Pat, time to move on. Geoff Gratwick is just a pretentious ass and I'm sick of listening to him stammer through everything he says. I know Peter D'Errico, and he's a good man. Unfortunately, he doesn't do a whole lot, and never says much. If you don't want to get in the debate, stay home Peter. I'll give you my take on the three new-comers to this race next time.
Till then, stay warm people.
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