Who's paying for the Sarah Palin visit and all the "sprucing up" the city will need?
I hope they teach the cops to use the new Tasers better than they did the Harleys.
You people that have guns, etc. that also belong to the NRA are nuts. I'm entitled to my opinion.
The probation department in Cayuga County is a joke.
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former resident of auburn wrote on May 29, 2009 3:42 PM:
I heard this morning that a poll was taken in many countries around the world with hundreds of thousands of votes received and the most favorite and respected leader is:
President Barack Obama!
Beautiful way to start the weekend... "
cm wrote on May 29, 2009 9:15 AM:
http://www.auburnpub.com/articles
/2009/05/22/local_news/news01.txt
Facts from Seward House online:
http://www.sewardhouse.org/events/
SarahPalin.html "
091951 wrote on May 29, 2009 7:55 AM:
karl the 2nd wrote on May 28, 2009 11:50 PM:
If there's a nice day, I've got a dirt bike....'nuff said, if you know what I mean...
I do think it's pathetic that she continues to embarrass herself by believing that she's EVER been some serious political candidate. She needs a serious reality check. "
karl the 2nd wrote on May 28, 2009 11:47 PM:
Maybe naked in PLAYBOY? I'd pony up the five bucks or so, just to see if she showed anything?
Other than that, I'm trying to decide if I make my insult sign out of wood (for permanence and strength?) or plain ol' posterboard, for ease of transport?
Also, I've been practicing my moose yodel--I want to see if I can call her in to cream-pie range... "
showpeople wrote on May 28, 2009 11:43 PM:
Check out the local websites. Not a word. No publicity and there will be none. Even the newspaper which backed many Republicans and Conservatives in past elections do not have much good to say about the whole affair.
Again, IMHO, perhaps different organization is necessary for the NEXT founders day; that we will ALL be able to attend. "
former resident of auburn wrote on May 28, 2009 7:59 PM:
I guess you and others don't just understand that not all of us are interested, fascinated, star-struck or even think about Gov. Palin. The sun doesn't rise or set just around her. She's only a 'mickey mouse' governor of a state with less than 800,000 people, not some kind of Goddess who 'favors' people by being in her presence... "
091951 wrote on May 28, 2009 7:33 PM:
I guess some school administrators see no difference between a hug and a stabbing or shooting.Perhaps if THEY were given one of those highly illegal hugs they would re-consider. Yet in Singapore, hugging is encouraged. ONLY IN AMERICA, HUH! Google "HUGGING BAN". "
movedsouth wrote on May 28, 2009 7:21 PM:
movedsouth wrote on May 28, 2009 7:19 PM:
I hope the responsible citizens of Auburn treat her with respect, and the others are smart enough to stay away. "
Gator wrote on May 28, 2009 6:57 PM:
former resident of auburn wrote on May 28, 2009 6:05 PM:
Hey, if she's coming to Auburn to raise money FOR the Seward House, then, great! If it helps Auburn and helps create jobs or keeps the Seward House in good repair, then That would be wonderful!
If not, then she's just here for the money and doesn't give a hoot about Seward or Auburn. "
movedsouth wrote on May 28, 2009 5:45 PM:
FS II wrote on May 28, 2009 5:33 PM:
The Bone wrote on May 28, 2009 5:30 PM:
scouty wrote on May 28, 2009 5:10 PM:
former resident of auburn wrote on May 28, 2009 4:17 PM:
I know that's the connection. What I was getting at is that Palin is taking advantage of the situation just because she is the current governor of Alaska.
I think I remember reading that the tickets to see her are $100 each, then there are the $250 tickets to get your picture with her and get some snacks in the Seward garden.
They figure there will be about 400-500 people paying for tickets--so that's an awful lot of money she's going to get to take back with her to Alaska. I think she's going to milk Auburn for every penny she can get, which is so sad. But with all those investigations of ethics complaints relating to her office, she'll need all the financial help she can get. And now I've heard that the "First Dude" tried to bribe his daughter Bristol by saying he would buy her a car if she dumped the father of her child. Not a very good example of parental love or wisdom, IMHO. Boy, there sure are lots of interesting things happening in Alaska. I just might decide to visit there one day; before all the polar bears, moose, grizzlies, foxes, wolves, etc... are permanently wiped out... "
movedsouth wrote on May 28, 2009 3:48 PM:
former resident of auburn wrote on May 28, 2009 3:08 PM:
Hi, neighbor! You're a burst of fresh air at this website. I was becoming worried that Auburn was turning into a RED city.
As far as paying to see Palin--sure, those who want to spend their money--go for it. But, as I've written on a previous post, Palin was born in Sandpoint Idaho. She's not from Auburn and she Chose to move to and live in Alaska. Why she thinks she has some kind of connection to Hon. Seward is very dubious.
My bet is that she is taking advantage of being invited here to make a few dollars off "Seward's Folly". People who want to waste their money seeing her are welcome to do so.
Hey, Karl, let us know if you get to see Gov. Palin when she comes to town. I send her a Bronx Cheer from my neck of the woods... "
movedsouth wrote on May 28, 2009 2:30 PM:
movedsouth wrote on May 28, 2009 1:46 PM:
movedsouth wrote on May 28, 2009 1:41 PM:
sick of it wrote on May 28, 2009 1:35 PM:
genegirl59 wrote on May 28, 2009 1:22 PM:
movedsouth wrote on May 28, 2009 1:10 PM:
Voice of Auburn wrote on May 28, 2009 12:57 PM:
karl the 2nd wrote on May 28, 2009 12:09 PM:
movedsouth--what in the world does being articulate have to do with "allowing" others to express their opinions?!?
You really sincerely ARE way off base with your (mis)understanding of the word. lol!
Congratulations. You have genuinely confused me. "
movedsouth wrote on May 28, 2009 12:03 PM:
cm wrote on May 28, 2009 11:50 AM:
the article stated this was a fundraising event.
besides don't we have to pay to have breakfast with santa? lol
(those DEMs will get money out of us one way or another)
if not OUR wallet then thru our KIDS' wallets! "
movedsouth wrote on May 28, 2009 11:48 AM:
cm wrote on May 28, 2009 11:44 AM:
Farmer's Gal wrote on May 28, 2009 11:06 AM:
coach7811 wrote on May 28, 2009 10:44 AM:
genegirl59 wrote on May 28, 2009 10:40 AM:
karl the 2nd wrote on May 28, 2009 9:40 AM:
Oh happy day!
You've really nailed "movedsouth" and the Republican party--well done!
Buy a ticket for Palin?!?!?
Don't have to--I'm on the guest list, lol!
Seriously though--you don't need a ticket to carry a sign saying "NO MORE IDIOTS OR THEOCRATS IN THE WHITE HOUSE!!!" "
movedsouth wrote on May 28, 2009 9:14 AM:
movedsouth wrote on May 28, 2009 7:55 AM:
daydreamer wrote on May 28, 2009 5:52 AM:
scouty wrote on May 28, 2009 4:19 AM:
cm wrote on May 27, 2009 11:01 PM:
The media was SOOOOO into Obama, the NOT black but half-white President!
The media was undeniably racist, and proved it at every foot-step he took.
I think the media is secretly owned by the Kennedy Family, as is most of congress and the senate!
One thing Obama has held true to, as on his state to state visits, now in the White House.....FLIP-FLOPPING! "
cm wrote on May 27, 2009 10:50 PM:
He doesnt cower on his morals or values.
He doesnt flip flop either.
Former, seems to be bashing with no basis, even from Movedsouths previous posts...at no point have I ever thought Movedsouth was constantly angry ---true to his opinions YES, but then again aren't we all! "
cm wrote on May 27, 2009 10:41 PM:
cm wrote on May 27, 2009 10:40 PM:
coach7811 wrote on May 27, 2009 10:24 PM:
auburn? wrote on May 27, 2009 10:24 PM:
former resident of auburn wrote on May 27, 2009 10:08 PM:
coach7811 wrote on May 27, 2009 9:33 PM:
coach7811 wrote on May 27, 2009 9:26 PM:
movedsouth wrote on May 27, 2009 9:16 PM:
former resident of auburn wrote on May 27, 2009 9:15 PM:
I wasn't writing to you, but anyway, if you don't understand what I wrote, then I can't do anything about it.
Myself I don't own a gun, never have, never will. I don't believe in killing animals just for sport. The last thing I want to worry about is a loaded gun in my house. If I get robbed or shot, so be it. We all have to go sometime and some way, and I don't need a gun to feel safe... "
coach7811 wrote on May 27, 2009 9:01 PM:
former resident of auburn wrote on May 27, 2009 8:46 PM:
I base my opinions on reading as many of your posts here as I have been able to find. You think you are right, but won't allow others to express their opinions, their ideas, their own reasons why they may think their side is right.
If you have a problem with me and my personality, sorry about that. But I will not take orders from you or cower in a corner because you don't like me posting my thoughts here.
Besides all this, I hope you have a nice time seeing and meeting Gov. Palin during her visit to Auburn. "
movedsouth wrote on May 27, 2009 7:42 PM:
movedsouth wrote on May 27, 2009 7:26 PM:
movedsouth wrote on May 27, 2009 7:21 PM:
news reader wrote on May 27, 2009 7:10 PM:
former resident of auburn wrote on May 27, 2009 6:52 PM:
I bet moved south visits the Crosswalk.com Forums and posts nasty messages about President Obama. He/she just can't accept that Most people are not fanatics who refuse to find fault or examine themselves in their way of thinking but have NO problem condemning the other side.
It would be nice to read something Positive from 'moved south' instead of words filled with anger. "
scouty wrote on May 27, 2009 5:49 PM:
movedsouth wrote on May 27, 2009 4:07 PM:
movedsouth wrote on May 27, 2009 3:58 PM:
FREBUS49 wrote on May 27, 2009 3:11 PM:
What is the meaning of Iamo? I can't seem to find it in the dictionary. "
sick of it wrote on May 27, 2009 2:32 PM:
movedsouth wrote on May 27, 2009 1:46 PM:
movedsouth wrote on May 27, 2009 1:42 PM:
sick of it wrote on May 27, 2009 1:33 PM:
AJ wrote on May 27, 2009 1:19 PM:
excnyer wrote on May 27, 2009 1:12 PM:
movedsouth wrote on May 27, 2009 12:02 PM:
AJ wrote on May 27, 2009 11:41 AM:
" AJ, I just believe "marriage" is between a man and a woman. I believe that a civil union between gays with all the rights of a married man and woman is right. I believe in the traditional marriage that man and woman can procreate. My take on being a bigot would be being opposed to gays being together, which I am not. If states can pass laws for or against gay marriage, I'm sure they can pass a law including the rights of civil unions and marriage being equal. "
It doesn't matter what you or others believe about this issue, frankly. What matters is that people are afforded equal rights.
Perhaps you don't remember that a majority of people used to think slavery was OK, or that blacks, or in another time women, were denied the right to vote. "
genegirl59 wrote on May 27, 2009 10:40 AM:
cm wrote on May 27, 2009 10:30 AM:
if they want to share their home: do a quitclaim deed.
if they want their life insurance to go to their partner: do the paperwork.
if they want their partner to handle medical, buriel issues: do the paperwork.
I guess that leaves health insurance: GET YOUR OWN!
most of what they are griping about is handle with added paperwork, except the ability to claim the others Social Security.
On the SS issue: go to work and get your own!
on the flip side: most marriages end in divorce, now they have the advantage to KEEP their own stuff WITHOUT the hassles of paperwork! "
movedsouth wrote on May 27, 2009 10:07 AM:
karl wrote "What is your problem affording others the same rights you have and take for granted? "
As you can see karl, I have no problem with that in a civil union. "
AJ wrote on May 27, 2009 9:58 AM:
" I heard a suggestion from a person connected with Pepperdine University the other day that made a whole lot of sense to me. He said that the problem lies with the nomenclature "marriage". Right now, gays have all the rights of married hetrosexuals if they choose to have a civil union.
genegirl59, this is not true - they DO NOT have the same rights, unless factcheck.org's information on the subject is outdated. They do have some, obviously, but a number of important rights are not conferred. "
AJ wrote on May 27, 2009 9:43 AM:
" I'll bet you're really disappointed that you cannot throw in the racist word. I just happen to believe, along with the majority of the country, that marriage is between a man and a woman. I an not intolerant of gays being together, a civil union with all legal aspects of marriage is fine. I just believe in traditional marriage, it has nothing to do with religion. "
I don't know much about this issue, and I not quite sure I understand what you are suggesting MS. You say a civil union with all legal aspects of marriage are fine. Do civil unions confer same-sex couples the same rights as heterosexuals? I do not think so.
What is your problem affording others the same rights you have and take for granted?
You also say religion has nothing to do with it, then why do you have a problem with same-sex couples marrying.
You make no sense. "
AJ wrote on May 27, 2009 9:27 AM:
" I second the motion OA! Tina Fey is MUCH funnier! "
You betcha, eh!
Sarah Palin is a disgrace, but I thank jezus that she's watching over those big bad ruskies for us, right over the straight there doncha know. What would we do without her, eh? "
movedsouth wrote on May 27, 2009 9:16 AM:
daydreamer wrote on May 27, 2009 8:44 AM:
genegirl59 wrote on May 27, 2009 8:29 AM:
auburn? wrote on May 27, 2009 8:04 AM:
091951 wrote on May 27, 2009 7:42 AM:
movedsouth wrote on May 27, 2009 7:36 AM:
genegirl59 wrote on May 27, 2009 7:02 AM:
Oa wrote on May 27, 2009 3:02 AM:
cm wrote on May 26, 2009 11:33 PM:
karl the 2nd wrote on May 26, 2009 10:14 PM:
Having once been the admirable State of "Love-Ins", Peace and Love and Harmony, Flower Children and the Peaceniks, "Make Love Not War", you have not singled yourself out as the most "reformed" State in the Union, under Conservative religious brainwashing paranoia.
You now hold the dubious honor of being demonstrably the Most Bigoted State in the Union! HURRAH!!!!
You have a "Ms California who perfectly exemplifies your Bigotry and Prejudice, and a State Supreme Court which has confirmed and approved your snti-American sentiments.
Even a powerful smell of scheist is an achievement, I guess?
It will last about one year in my prediction. gloat away, oh proud Bigots who moved south! "
CayCntyLifer wrote on May 26, 2009 9:56 PM:
AJ wrote on May 26, 2009 9:25 PM:
" CayCntyLifer, the ban on gay marriage! "
Surely we can all breath a sigh of relief now. Don't have to worry about the queers ruining the institution of marriage now do we? Unbelievable. It would be funny if it were not so pathetic. "
movedsouth wrote on May 26, 2009 7:50 PM:
CayCntyLifer wrote on May 26, 2009 7:12 PM:
-Ummm, what are you congratulating?? "
scouty wrote on May 26, 2009 6:46 PM:
by the way, the stardust foundation (guy cosentino) will be footin the tab for her brief but memorable visit.
money well spent? the whole purpose of founders day is to help raise money for the seward house, on of auburn's most important historical sites. "
movedsouth wrote on May 26, 2009 5:09 PM:
mickeymch wrote on May 26, 2009 4:56 PM:
AJ wrote on May 26, 2009 4:23 PM:
If anyone has a little time on their hands and really wants to get a nice look at history, real history that is, I highly recommend some videos.
First let me say that I have studied quite a bit on this topic, and I believe that the producers left out some important information, but the videos are certainly factually accurate, even if they draw a different conclusion. One person who's name that seems absent has the initials of GHWB.
Anyhow, here are the links:
Here are the google video links:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=666048701355447870&q=evidence+of+Revision (Part 1)
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5335724479269105967&q=evidence+of+Revision (Part 2)
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2334637168204169083&q=evidence+of+Revision (Part 3)
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=679700833693499618 (Part 4)
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8273110340777778333&q=evidence+of+Revision (Part 5)
Hopefully people will gain a new perspective on what is facing us now based on these events in the not too distant past. "
daviddelker wrote on May 26, 2009 3:57 PM:
CayCntyLifer wrote on May 26, 2009 12:16 PM:
Farmer's Gal wrote on May 26, 2009 11:33 AM:
091951 wrote on May 26, 2009 11:13 AM:
Re:Taser training. To bad the tazers weren't around for that pit bull.
Re: Gun nuts. YOU PEOPLE who are anti-NRA and who don't have guns are nuts. I'm entitled to MY opinion. SO, THERE!
And what kind of weapon is an ETC?
Re: Probation Dept. HMMMMM. A source of labor to clean up Auburn for Sarah Palin's visit perhaps? "
movedsouth wrote on May 26, 2009 10:19 AM: