The Auburn board of education and superintendent clearly insult the people who voted "no" on the budget when they decide we were simply uninformed on what we were voting on. What is so hard to grasp about the concept that "no" means no?
I would like to commend those responsible for the beautification of downtown Auburn. At long last the lamp posts along Genesee Street have been turned correctly, and the black benches and flower pots and the brick sidewalks are very attractive.
The liberals in the media won't tell you that the reason why gas and food is so high is just because of the environmentalists. These goofy America-hating environmentalists and their allies, the goofy "greens" in this country, won't allow nuclear energy plants to be built.
Between the city turning off my water, NYSEG shut me off, or them trying to take my house away for delinquent taxes, I feel like I'm living in Little Russia instead of Auburn.
It's nauseating they way Barack Obama and Met manager Willie Randolph, whenever they get a hiccup or bump in the road, they say they are being mistreated because of their race. By pulling the race card all of the time, these two expose themselves as being the worst racists in the public eye in this country.
No high school election in the history of this country, no village election in the history of Asia, ever had a worse choice of candidates for president than this country's going to have next November.
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AJ wrote on May 27, 2008 4:32 PM:
Are you on some weird medications or something?
As for the "no draft", it is true that the people in now signed up by choice. The problem is most of them signed up not expecting to go into an illegal war, and they also did it for economic reasons.
If it weren't for the stop-loss "backdoor" draft that we have today, I'll bet you at least half would be gone tomorrow. "
cm wrote on May 27, 2008 3:40 PM:
There hasnt been a draft in 30+yrs- so those in the military have JOINED BY CHOICE!
those higher than you have the say-will we all pay billions --yes--no matter what! If we werent having the war, would we pay billions for something else YES but most likely NOT what we think it should be for, like schools,health care,roads,etc.
If the only thing your paying attention to is the war--then you are missing out on other bills (farm/immigrants) that are passing under your noses, with billions of dollars that we dont have for them either!
THEN LOOK AT:
your own little area, whats wrong and what needs to be fixed? If the city bigwigs arent addressing issues---how do you think those above the city counsel/mayor/senator/governor will??
Karl preaches against the churches--well from what I see its mostly them DOING something. the other groups are TALKING about doing something. You may disagree with what they preach but most of them are trying to better someones life!
I may not live there now-but 95% of my family does. I listen to their "town" gripes and I tell them as I state here-DO SOMETHING! Give the BS of Bush 10% of your time and give BS of your own mayor/city counsel/school board 90% of your time.
At some point and time, one has to cede and start anew. As Dr.Phil says "be the hero" step up and take charge.
from what I read-theres alot of backyards-across the USA-RIGHT here on this site. Change has to begin at home! "
AJ wrote on May 27, 2008 2:31 PM:
movedsouth wrote on May 27, 2008 1:12 PM:
movedsouth wrote on May 27, 2008 12:50 PM:
AJ wrote on May 27, 2008 12:36 PM:
Yeah, that makes sense. /sarcasm "
movedsouth wrote on May 27, 2008 12:29 PM:
AJ wrote on May 27, 2008 12:29 PM:
nature lover wrote on May 27, 2008 11:59 AM:
I think some people focus on all the bad r/t than the good that goes on. You are either a half full or empty person. "
Farmer's Gal wrote on May 27, 2008 11:40 AM:
When our government is doing wrong, it is our OBLIGATION to speak up and try to effect change. Parroting "Our Country is so Great, America Right or Wrong" propaganda speech is DISRESPECTFUL to those obligations which go along with the rights.
As for the people on the streetcorner by Wegman's - I haven't been in town at the right time to witness them myself, so my comments have to be limited. But, it sounds to me like the issue is not Freedom of Speech -- they are free to speak about whatever they want.
But if they are using megaphones and creating a nuisance and disturbing the peace -- not just once for a parade with a permit or something, but regularly, then that is an issue.
If they are accosting people as they walk or drive by, they could be charged with harrassment.
Likewise, the business about the children -- if you think it is an abuse or neglect issue, call Child Protective Services and have them investigate.
It doesn't matter that their message is religious -- the problem would be the same if they were out there blasting away about space aliens, or abortion rights or turf for the football field.
Re: Fly-overs -- I DON'T live there, that's the point. Also, these guys have orders NOT to buzz houses or buildings in residential areas, but they've been known to do it anyway. Just flying over is one thing, but flying very large aircraft low enough to barely clear the tops of the trees, literally feet about people's rooftops, is not acceptable. You may THINK you get used to it, and your mind may adjust, but your body never does -- that sort of thing on a regular basis is not good for the human body physically.
BTW, for the record, I support PART of the NRA and PART of the ACLU but not all of them, as they each are guilty, in my opinion, of twisting the interpretation of the COnstitution to suit their own ends at times. But in fundamental principle, I support both -- basic gun rights and basic freedom rights.
And THANK YOU to Angmom, for resolutely sticking to a positive message to everyone in the thick of this page. "
Dave R Ithaca, NY wrote on May 27, 2008 11:16 AM:
cm wrote on May 27, 2008 11:05 AM:
Congrats in you refurb.! I hope things don't get stolen or destroyed as they have from those I know who do live there.
Maybe the city needs to be held more accountable. The megaphones of the people on South St. right in front of city hall demanding change!
Only the historic sites are getting the tax dollars for repairs?!
Is it the high crime rates?who's doing what about it?
is it the judges slapping hands? who's stopping them?
is the drop-out rate at school? what's being done there?
is it the easiest "system" to get approved for? start drug testing and get rid of them!?
is it landlords only wanting a monthly check from homesite and ignoring their properties? who's putting a stop to it?
is it code enforcement? why do they still have jobs?
the talk of the town is "turf" when there are so many other issues that are ignored BY THE PEOPLE!
You call the "bible thumpers" a cult. do you even KNOW them? what's their groups name? what other things have they done? the church of what? are they trying to wake up the citizens of Auburn about crime, inactions of the city, or kids needing parenting thru words of god?
YOU'RE there YOU TELL ME!??? "
nature lover wrote on May 27, 2008 10:06 AM:
chris van note wrote on May 27, 2008 10:06 AM:
Its rather sad that there are people who consider faith in God and country to be frivilous and silly. Faith is what helped build America, which is still the greatest country in the world.
For example, people like Karl and AJ believe the NRA is bad because it supports certain parts of the Constitution, while the ACLU is good because it supports certain parts of the Constitution.
As I've stated previously, there is no hypocrisy like liberal hypocrisy.
You two should be thanking God that there are better men and women than you that will fight and die to protect the rights given by the Constitution and to protect the safety of America and its allies. "
cm wrote on May 27, 2008 9:58 AM:
Congrats in you refurb.! I hope things don't get stolen or destroyed as they have from those I know who do live there.
Maybe the city needs to be held more accountable. The megaphones of the people on South St. right in front of city hall demanding change!
Only the historic sites are getting the tax dollars for repairs?!
Is it the high crime rates?who's doing what about it?
is it the judges slapping hands? who's stopping them?
is the drop-out rate at school? what's being done there?
is it the easiest "system" to get approved for? start drug testing and get rid of them!?
is it landlords only wanting a monthly check from homesite and ignoring their properties? who's putting a stop to it?
is it code enforcement? why do they still have jobs?
the talk of the town is "turf" when there are so many other issues that are ignored BY THE PEOPLE!
You call the "bible thumpers" a cult. do you even KNOW them? what's their groups name? what other things have they done? the church of what? are they trying to wake up the citizens of Auburn about crime, inactions of the city, or kids needing parenting thru words of god?
YOU'RE there YOU TELL ME!???
"
AJ wrote on May 27, 2008 9:55 AM:
" aj your post looks as if you fear too much government control. but you will vote for obama who would expand the government and have more control. i dont understand you. "
Unbelievable. Have YOU been paying ATTENTION to the expansion of GOVT control by an administration you support and respect? I know you haven't been living under a rock unless you post from one.
Please give me a break!!!!
I never have said much here about Obama. He has a lot of inspirational rhetoric which may be good for the country, but I fear he is a tool of the establishment just like the others (with the exception of McKinney).
I may end up sitting this one out. "
nature lover wrote on May 27, 2008 9:02 AM:
movedsouth wrote on May 27, 2008 8:17 AM:
karl wrote on May 27, 2008 2:10 AM:
karl wrote on May 27, 2008 2:09 AM:
All this nonsensical "America #1" garbage is just nationalism--which itself is just the swollen, turgid uber-manifestation of that STUUUPID high-school mentality of "Place-your-school-here ROOOLZ!" YOu know--frat mentality, booze-fueled exaggerated machismo and tribal xenophobia. Herd mentality. Sheep just following a shepherd!
There's NOTHING I hate more than the surrender of the individual's mandate to think ans act FOR ONESELF! To "follow"!
And that mentality of "America: the greatest country in the world" is either just plain ignorance or just myopic tribal loyalty without perspicacity or worldliness.
I have been to, and seen, more countries than most on this site, and I can tell you there are many, many GREAT countries and peoples in this world--and while America has some great people, qualities, and opportunities, America has also done some VERY bad things in the world. It's just amazing to me that you can still be living in such a bubble that you can actually spew such hyper-patriotic garbage when this country is so reviled in the world for the crimes of this administration, whom you support.
Oh, and when China finally kicks our a$$es, it won't be because of environmental regulation; it will be from the military that they have built using the profits they made by "free trade" policies and the financing of Cheney's war. Chew on that a while! "
quiveringthigh wrote on May 26, 2008 11:19 PM:
Nature Lover, yeah incense is the best. Lot of Nag Champa, Sandalwood, and Frankincense. I been really enjoying Padma. Very relaxing. "
AJ wrote on May 26, 2008 10:51 PM:
cm wrote on May 26, 2008 10:44 PM:
cm wrote on May 26, 2008 10:38 PM:
Instead of whining about your local government and what they arent doing for the city why not clean up your own street-paint your own house,help your neighbor paint their house, clean up a playground or a park?
I know, you all pay good tax money for someone else to do it--BUT wake up they are NOT doing it. If the mayor really answers his own phone I bet he wont after a few thousand calls!
Just maybe you all should stand on the corner of North & South st. with your own megaphones with demands for your city!!!! "
cm wrote on May 26, 2008 10:26 PM:
(outwit, outsource outinsult)(cm, u dont live here, if u saw it in person, like all the other 'I know ALL about Auburn but dont live here's' seem to have all the answers)
their megaphones didnt faze me- I continued into wegmans. I am sure if it was a noise issue APD whos right across the street would have been there! But since they haven't been-IN ALL these YEARS-then It must be only bothersome to those who are against free speech!
If your such concerned citizens, CPS has a toll-free number-why are you waiting for them to "drive by"? "
theking wrote on May 26, 2008 10:15 PM:
movedsouth wrote on May 26, 2008 9:54 PM:
movedsouth wrote on May 26, 2008 9:49 PM:
AJ wrote on May 26, 2008 9:07 PM:
" AJ, I want to tell you something. My father and four brothers fought in WWII. They all believed in this country. Their parents accepted no food from assistance. I think they are heroes and believed that the USA is the greatest country in the world. I AGREE! If you think this country is so bad, GET THE HEII out! I really don't think you will be missed! "
You are forgetting something movedsouth, which is not surprising coming from you. That is that I was born here too, and it is MY country as much as it is YOURS and as a citizen have EVERY right to criticize it when it is doing WRONG. In fact, it is our RESPONSIBILITY AS CITIZENS to do just that.
The trouble with you and others here like you is that you possess a very PERVERTED notion of patriotism, which is really nationalism. But YOU have so brainwashed by the likes of Faux News and have probably never read anything from Thomas Jefferson or the other founding fathers.
I have no doubt you would have fit in very comfortably in Hitler's Nazi party.
QUOTES
All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.
Merchants have no country. The mere spot they stand on does not constitute so strong an attachment as that from which they draw their gains.
I hope we shall crush in its birth the aristocracy of our monied corporations which dare already to challenge our government to a trial by strength, and bid defiance to the laws of our country.
.........Jefferson
Heroism on command, senseless violence, and all the loathsome nonsense that goes by the name of patriotism - how passionately I hate them!........Albert Einstein "
coach7811 wrote on May 26, 2008 9:04 PM:
nature lover wrote on May 26, 2008 8:51 PM:
And Karl is right on the money about those Friday nite in your face, I am just going to the store for the luv of pete, wack jobs that are ramming some god is gonna kill u religion down your throat loudly while u are innocently preying to YOUR God to please change the lite NOW, rolling up your windows, but u cant help but look at those poor children w/signs on them. Child abuse !! So whomever critized Karl about that is COMpletely wrong ie cm, u dont live here, if u saw it in person, like all the other 'I know ALL about Auburn but dont live here's' seem to have all the answers. I do beleive if I have to endure those cult people on the corner again this year, yes I will call the mayor, cuz he answers his own phone! and likes to talk to the locals that pay taxes. The megaphone has to go as THAT is disturbing the peace. They congregated to start the protest of Stevens party on the plaza but the drinking downtown is slim to none now. So they should go elsewhere and CPS should drive by !!! "
ANGMOM3 wrote on May 26, 2008 8:47 PM:
These past few days have been wonderful for us - family and friends and remembering, with affection and respect, our love ones who could not join us at the dinner table.
PEACE BE THE JOURNEY. "
theking wrote on May 26, 2008 8:20 PM:
karl wrote on May 26, 2008 8:11 PM:
The answers:
1 Martin Luther King
2 Oprah Winfrey
3 Bill Clinton
4 George Washington
5 Jesus
Note: not one "Conservative" on the list. And "Jesus" got beat out by Bill Clinton!
Thought you guys would appreciate that... "
movedsouth wrote on May 26, 2008 7:56 PM:
1. THEKING
2.movedsouth, karl WAS in question "
movedsouth wrote on May 26, 2008 7:45 PM:
karl wrote on May 26, 2008 7:10 PM:
And if you're under the illusion that we're a "great country" because you can buy what cigarettes and beer you want at almost any hour of the day, trust me; you can do that too in Germany.
The real question is--what are we going to do to RESTORE America's standing in the world?
I have one suggestion; vote for Obama. "
karl wrote on May 26, 2008 7:06 PM:
Thank you for proving my point about that other crybaby O'Reilly, and about his "protector", Rupert Murdoch.
The "guns of war" on THIS site are Intelligence, Debate, and Counter Punches delivered mercilessly without regard to your opponent's lack of ability to defend--if you can't compete intellectually with the big boys, perhaps YOU ought to run away to your mommy too.
"
movedsouth wrote on May 26, 2008 4:18 PM:
Farmer's Gal wrote on May 26, 2008 1:13 PM:
I don't care for military aircraft when those hotdog-cowboy pilots buzz my house, 4 of them, one after another, just before Desert Storm -- barely clearing the tree tops, shaking the whole place worse than the garbage trucks, scaring the bejeesus out of my infant and toddler as well as the dog and cats -- but when I call up the base they deny it ever happened. Oh no, they say, the pilots know they aren't allowed to do that. Well, know it or not, they did. And these are the "responsible, mature" types we have out killing people in the name of freedom and justice -- pfah!
Angmom -- I am taking a break. Been out and about in Auburn, around the region gathering rhubarb for a huge barrel of wine, off to friends for a (probably indoor, given the forecast) picnic. "
cm wrote on May 26, 2008 1:12 PM:
You keep pumping their wallets,yet drive your vehicle!
put your money where your mouth is! "
vic wrote on May 26, 2008 12:42 PM:
movedsouth wrote on May 26, 2008 12:33 PM:
AJ wrote on May 26, 2008 12:18 PM:
quiveringthigh wrote on May 26, 2008 11:43 AM:
My Gig went really well saturday night. And for the record, there wasn't any political,racial, or religious conversations! The was nothing but good food, drink, music, friends and incense. "
quiveringthigh wrote on May 26, 2008 11:40 AM:
" I doubt very much the Citizen would want to see the collective IQ of the participants of this forum fall into the range of imbecile, which is what would happen if Karl and I were booted. So what I'm saying is I think you're wasting your time. "
AJ you ARE pathetic. You are about as smart as the Village Idiot, what a minute, You are the Village Idiot.
"
AJ wrote on May 26, 2008 11:12 AM:
" Happy Memorial Day! I hope everyone has a blessed day hopefully with families/friends/or someone alone while taking time to thank a soldier.
Have a moment of silence to wish our Troops a safe journey, to thank those who have volunteered to serve, and a blessing to those who have died thru the years fighing for America! "
You mean fighting for American corporate interests don't you CM? "
ANGMOM3 wrote on May 26, 2008 10:55 AM:
Unknown... wrote on May 26, 2008 10:21 AM:
AJ wrote on May 26, 2008 10:03 AM:
cm wrote on May 26, 2008 9:48 AM:
Have a moment of silence to wish our Troops a safe journey, to thank those who have volunteered to serve, and a blessing to those who have died thru the years fighing for America! "
theking wrote on May 26, 2008 9:29 AM:
1. THEKING
2.
3. "
movedsouth wrote on May 26, 2008 9:18 AM:
Hazel Eyez wrote on May 26, 2008 9:14 AM:
As prior active duty and currently married to an active duty man I would like to wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day!!! "
AJ wrote on May 26, 2008 8:59 AM:
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AJ wrote on May 25, 2008 10:57 PM:
I think it is obvious your priorities are twisted to the extreme and show you to be a pathetic excuse for a human being. "
excnyer wrote on May 25, 2008 9:32 PM:
Does the Revolutionary War ring a bell with you? I believe we fought against English tyranny for our freedom. If you've ever visited old cemetaries, you will find the headstones of men who fought in the Revolutionary War. Tell them they did not fight for freedom. "
AJ wrote on May 25, 2008 8:59 PM:
karl, this is a no spin zone, I don't read that O'Reilly went crying, it's just your left wing version. "
That's because you are not intelligent enough to read into anything. Fox/ no spin zone - don't make me laugh. "
theking wrote on May 25, 2008 8:53 PM:
karl wrote on May 25, 2008 6:49 PM:
movedsouth wrote on May 25, 2008 6:04 PM:
By Tim Graham | May 19, 2008 - 07:54 ET
Washington Post media writer Howard Kurtz reported on Monday’s front page that the on-screen feud between FNC’s Bill O’Reilly and MSNBC’s Keith Olbermann has spurred high-level calls between the top executives at Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation and NBC: "What began four years ago as a colorful feud between rival commentators, instigated by Olbermann as a way of drawing attention, has become a tale of bruised egos and secret maneuvering at the highest levels of two multinational giants."
Murdoch, FNC boss Roger Ailes, NBC boss Jeffrey Zucker, and General Electric CEO Jeffrey Immelt have all been involved:
Ailes called Zucker on his cellphone last summer, clearly agitated over a slam against him by MSNBC host Keith Olbermann. According to sources familiar with the conversation, Ailes warned that if Olbermann didn't stop such attacks against Fox, he would unleash O'Reilly against NBC and would use the New York Post as well.
Both Fox and the Post are owned by Murdoch, who complained about Olbermann's conduct in separate calls to Zucker and Immelt.
karl, this is a no spin zone, I don't read that O'Reilly went crying, it's just your left wing version. "
cm wrote on May 25, 2008 5:59 PM:
Enjoying a picnic or BBQ after the parade would be totally hypocritical. "
AJ wrote on May 25, 2008 3:56 PM:
And just how can my positions on these issues and communicating them be considered "hateful spew" when they are based on truths instead of lies? I dare say you are the one who is stupid, not to mention gullible, and incredibly ignorant.
You could try reading the following for starters:
In Search of Enemies - John Stockwell
Inside the Company, A CIA Diary - Phillip Agee
Democracy For The Few - Michael Parenti
The Real Terror Network - Edward S. Herman
The Media Monopoly - Ben Bagdikian
Manufacturing Consent - Noam Chomsky
Necessary Illusions - Noam Chomsky
Propaganda - Edward Bernays
Public Opinion - Walter Lipmann
Last but not least
1984 - George Orwell (pen name of Eric Blair, whose essays you should also read, generally easy to find on the internet)
You apparently were skipping high school when it was being discussed.
Karl, wouldn't it be great if Fox tried to bring up a slander suit against Olberman, only to have the judge laugh them out of court as was done in NY over the "fair and balanced" tagline? I would love to see that! "
theking wrote on May 25, 2008 3:53 PM:
theking wrote on May 25, 2008 3:39 PM:
Hillbilly wrote on May 25, 2008 1:41 PM:
" Name me 1, just 1 war, where we have actually BEEN ENGAGED WHERE SOLDIERS HAVE DEFENDED OUR FREEDOM!
You CANNOT DO IT, BECAUSE THERE HAVE NOT BEEN ANY.
Don't get me wrong, I feel sorry for the brave people who have made sacrifices for the government and corporations by going into some bs wars - they were lied to just like everyone else. But you cannot say ANY of it was for defending our freedoms. We must never forget this.
AJ please go back to school and learn a little history. If you can't find one war where soldiers have defended your freedoms then your just stupid. You can hate Bush all you want, but the brave men and women in our Military and the one's who paid the ultimate sacrifice do not need your hateful spew.
Karl since your so down on the Wegman's Bible thumpers then I am sure you would agree that for someone who would sit and listen to this religious crap would not be good for America either. Such as Obama sitting and listening to the Rev. Wright's religious crap where he spews his hateful speech about America's chickens coming home to roost. Or the government creating aids and infecting blacks with it. But, I have now figured out what Rev. wright was referring to about Americas chickens, he was referring to you and AJ and all the other hate fill liberals like you. Well that's all I got for today. See you later Girllie-Man "
anonymous wrote on May 25, 2008 12:06 PM:
Dont forget you aren't voting on turf, you are voying on the budget. Now get out there and vote on this busget, or we will be forced to take your children's sports teams away.
Now I have a question. If they do away with sports, will we still put the turf down?
"
karl wrote on May 25, 2008 11:23 AM:
Crybaby Bill O'Reilly is so sick of Kieth Olberman calling him out and his lies, distortions, and made-up "studies" and organizations, that he's whined about it to uber-scum Rupert Murdoch, owner of Faux News, and Murdoch actually went as far as calling ROger Ailes (Owner of MSNBC) to ask him to tell Olberman to "back off"!
How about that? O'Reilly regularly makes up statistics, "facts" and figures, and deliberately tries to skew the truth, and when someone as bright and honest as Olberman calls him out on it, he runs crying to his daddy>
"Wah! That BAD Mr Olberman won't let me spin my news! WAAAAAH!!!"
How typical! "
cm wrote on May 25, 2008 10:17 AM:
Could you pull up the "CM" file and show my Concurring about coaches overworking kids-since I don't remember that-I do REM. stating that family/vacations comes first on spring break times.
Todays homework--ask your parents --who attend church--
if theirs have a "youth group"?
Was this youth group forced by the church to join?
Is it mandatory for church kids to be in the youth group?
What does this youth group do?
Do the kids enjoy being in the youth group?
KING: the jets flying over is still in debate-KARL has whined to the mayor about the noise ordinance NEXT to his home! LOL
I wonder if the soap box derby happened yesterday? More child abuse on kids-parents forcing them to race! LOL... "
Farmer's Gal wrote on May 25, 2008 8:59 AM:
I also have to point out how he announced his candidacy while standing right on a factory farm site -- goes along with his mailing about how much he's done to help corporate agribusiness in the region (as they destroy the environment and drive small family farms out of business to gobble up their land so they can destroy even more) -- shows EXACTLY where Gary Finch stands, and it sure isn't behind the working men and women in this area.
You can bet I'll be voting King for Assembly this fall. Oh, how I want to see Finch out of there! "
theking wrote on May 25, 2008 8:52 AM:
movedsouth wrote on May 25, 2008 7:41 AM:
pentangelli wrote on May 25, 2008 3:40 AM:
This is the kind of moral and class bias that other narrow thinkers like Mr. F(L)inch has used to help create the vast chasm between sensible and get-elected thinking. Look at the baies having babies. By the way they from all layers of the social strata. How about voting with your brain Gary...not with your "get-reelected" demographics. "
karl wrote on May 25, 2008 1:40 AM:
Of course I don't live "NEXT" to Wegman's. But I'll be damned if I'm going to alter my route of travel to avoid these loudmouths! Furthermore, you can get on a "letters" post and concur with me about the kids being overworked by school coaches, but you apparently see nothing with religious weirdo's abusing their kids in "God's" name?
HYPOCRITE! (oh I love it!!)
By the way--being intolerant of religious bigots and obnoxious proselytizers is NOT "Racism" honey--buy a dictionary please, or go to "Dictionary.com" please. "
cm wrote on May 24, 2008 11:36 PM:
You dont live NEXT to wegmans-you can easily go down south street & get to anywhere from there!
You're just upset because they pump religion and you are Mr anti-GOD!
Now if the 10 houses on Lincoln St. or they 5 houses on hill of Osborne St.
or the senior housing on the Loop Rd. complain --then I can see it may be bothersome!
Did you ask the mayor how many of those have complained?
Or is it just you who lives blocks away from Wegmans and has several other streets in any direction to avoid Wegmans corners?
Aren't you the promoter of "if you don't like it turn the channel, don't visit THAT video store,keep your pet indoors or it's YOUR fault,and expect loud music if you live near a bar???
Plenty of kids play sports in the rain, parades have been in the rain, and the only threat is if there IS lightning.
I have yet to read of any of them melting or dying(unless lightning is involved).
No, you dont have to go around but easily could --you CHOOSE to venture to that area and then whine about it.
Eat your own words, own up to your own racisms, stop whining like a bottle-baby!
rumour has it TOPS sells soy milk too!
"
karl wrote on May 24, 2008 10:42 PM:
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karl wrote on May 24, 2008 10:36 PM:
And I can assure you that if there are any soldiers going to war to fight on behalf of this country, the LAST PEOPLE I would want pulling triggers and pushing buttons would be Fundamentalist Christians! SHEESH!
A little too easy with justifying immoral actions and killin' for "righteousness' sake" are these people! A little too cozy with who "deserved" this and "What God wants", IMO! SCARY!
By the way, you know what I just heard on the History Channel?
YOU know what's the MOST SHOPLIFTED BOOK in the world?
THE BIBLE!!!!
And guess who's stealing those Bibles?! Well, it ain't atheists, let me tell ya!
"
theking wrote on May 24, 2008 10:26 PM:
karl wrote on May 24, 2008 10:26 PM:
Either you, or movedsouth, I'm guessing? "
AJ wrote on May 24, 2008 9:22 PM:
Another cowardly hypocrite. "
theking wrote on May 24, 2008 8:56 PM:
theking wrote on May 24, 2008 8:53 PM:
theking wrote on May 24, 2008 8:41 PM:
movedsouth wrote on May 24, 2008 8:25 PM:
quiveringthigh wrote on May 24, 2008 7:20 PM:
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karl wrote on May 24, 2008 7:00 PM:
AJ wrote on May 24, 2008 6:24 PM:
http://www.claritypress-current.info/
Also, there is an excellent site called antiwar.com which I highly recommend for the REAL scoop. It is updated regularly with news and critical viewpoints you rarely if ever see in the "liberal" media. "
quiveringthigh wrote on May 24, 2008 6:22 PM:
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movedsouth wrote on May 24, 2008 6:12 PM:
AJ wrote on May 24, 2008 6:10 PM:
You CANNOT DO IT, BECAUSE THERE HAVE NOT BEEN ANY.
Don't get me wrong, I feel sorry for the brave people who have made sacrifices for the government and corporations by going into some bs wars - they were lied to just like everyone else. But you cannot say ANY of it was for defending our freedoms. We must never forget this.
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karl wrote on May 24, 2008 5:15 PM:
First of all, I live right next to Wegman's, so I don't want to "go around"--nor should I have to.
Second--these people have their young children standing on the corner wearing placards. Let me state that again--THEY MAKE THEIR YOUNG CHILDREN STAND ON THE CORNER HOLDING SIGNS!!!!! IN THE RAIN!
And yes, last night was not nly chilly, but it rained for a spell--and these abusers have their kids out there like little slaves, holding up signs and enduring the taunts of passers-by.
Does not anyone see something wrong, immoral, or even possibly illegal about this action? I'm personally outraged by it! The only reason they get away with what would get someone else arrested is because they cry "Freedom of Expression!!!" like a shield against good judgment or proper child-raising. It is OBSCENE.
Luckily, the actions in Texas aganst polygamist pedophiles is showing that the tide is slowly turning against abusers who hide behind Religion to do their nefarious deeds. It's about time that this city moved against this "corner cult"--for the sake of the children! "
movedsouth wrote on May 24, 2008 3:53 PM:
movedsouth wrote on May 24, 2008 3:43 PM:
brew1234 wrote on May 24, 2008 2:40 PM:
brew1234 wrote on May 24, 2008 2:28 PM:
theking wrote on May 24, 2008 2:24 PM:
dd wrote on May 24, 2008 2:08 PM:
movedsouth wrote on May 24, 2008 1:54 PM:
karl wrote on May 24, 2008 12:59 PM:
I ask a serious question--if Mark Palesh can get his knickers twisted about live music being played outdoors, why do we have to endure the assault on the senses from the megaphone-carrying fundamentalist crazies on the corners on weekend nights, when people just want to go out for a walk and enjoy the tranquility of the Friday evening? The work week is over, and here we have this disturbance of the peace by people who have no right to ruin the public enjoyment of the peace!
I have called the mayor to complain--who will follow me and help purge Auburn of this menace? "
karl wrote on May 24, 2008 12:53 PM:
ARREST BUSH, RUMSFELD AND CHENEY!!! "
AJ wrote on May 24, 2008 12:10 PM:
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quiveringthigh wrote on May 24, 2008 11:52 AM:
" The alternate parking thing is just for weekdays. If you are having parties during weekdays then you have a problem worse than parking. Disturbing the peace comes to mind. Again a fool comments before he knows the facts. "
Don't know about you brew1234, for someone with that screen name, it sounds weird. Parties during the week are quite common out here.
AJ wrote on May 24, 2008 7:01 AM:
" The Prosecution of George W. Bush for Murder
By Vincent Bugliosi, Vanguard Press. Posted May 24, 2008.
http://www.alternet.org/story/86232/?page=2
For the record, I have mixed feelings about alternet, due to their problem of failing to cover the 9/11 issue fairly. "
Bugliosi, he was the prosecuter for the Manson trials. "
tome8689 wrote on May 24, 2008 11:28 AM:
movedsouth wrote on May 24, 2008 8:44 AM:
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. AJ could you show some respect and leave the war alone this weekend? "
AJ wrote on May 24, 2008 7:01 AM:
By Vincent Bugliosi, Vanguard Press. Posted May 24, 2008.
http://www.alternet.org/story/86232/?page=2
For the record, I have mixed feelings about alternet, due to their problem of failing to cover the 9/11 issue fairly. "
brew1234 wrote on May 24, 2008 4:16 AM:
brew1234 wrote on May 24, 2008 4:06 AM:
AJ wrote on May 23, 2008 10:45 PM:
Here's a short interview with John Cusack
on War, INC.
http://www.democracynow.org/2008/5/23/war_inc_john_cusacks_new_film
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theking wrote on May 23, 2008 10:22 PM:
Unknown... wrote on May 23, 2008 9:36 PM:
karl wrote on May 23, 2008 9:09 PM:
"Irritated"--it's not all people--just a guy on this site who calls himself "theking". "
quiveringthigh wrote on May 23, 2008 6:45 PM:
irritated wrote on May 23, 2008 5:34 PM:
bill wrote on May 23, 2008 5:32 PM:
cm wrote on May 23, 2008 4:34 PM:
Many of the older houses do not have a drive-way, and people DO stare at you when you park IN FRONT of their house!
But there are also several streets such as lower ends of Van Anden and Seymour St or others in the west-end that are terrible to get thru when cars are on both sides.
I do hope the city does place signs for out-of-towners, which will cost dollars! Will they do that NOW or wait until after this years trial and the final decision is made? "
AJ wrote on May 23, 2008 4:27 PM:
cm wrote on May 23, 2008 4:26 PM:
stevedallas wrote on May 23, 2008 3:21 PM:
" Hey CM if ya dont like it dont watch it ! "
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smarties wrote on May 23, 2008 4:18 PM:
cm wrote on May 23, 2008 4:17 PM: