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There can...

schulteraffe — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:14:44 GMT

...be significant tax incentives tied to construction of housing developments, which may explain why some are still being consructed. It is also true that housing development is a very long winded process and plans were established during sunnier times but cannot be easily backed out of now.

Investors continue in even the dreariest of economic environments. Even at the worst of times activity does not stop dead. And the beige book shows that, except for a few select industries, New England is not doing so well.

So ....

schulteraffe — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:08:39 GMT

...let me get this straight...

You drive around one night, see some cars in parking lots, and then proclaim that people are not suffering this economy...all because one night you think you saw evidence that some people can afford to eat out. I point out that your "criteria" is silly because people still spent money on leisure activities even during the worst economic crisis in our history . . .and I don't want to admit I'm wrong?

Okay, fine... I was wrong to suspect that you posessed any modicum of rational intelligence. Clearly, you don't.

THIS IS NUTS!!!!!!!!!!!

Republican Ram Rod Radio — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:03:29 GMT

ALIENS DO NOT EXIST! Now everyone get back to work.

You sound like someone who refuses to admit you are wrong

VESuggestions — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:51:36 GMT

Resturants would not be packed if 33% of the population were unemployeed.

Don't be a moron

Re Nomad's comments

VESuggestions — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:49:51 GMT

As selfish and base as our race can be, I also believe we can be just as selfless and noble.

Forever Is A Long Time

The Angelic One — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:37:28 GMT

And we don't have time to waste. When I get a draft ready, I'll contact you.

Is this a tease?

nomad943 — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:32:06 GMT

Okay, I will nibble.
As an engineer and a student of human nature, I have long speculated that much of the technology we take for granted today could not possibly have been devised by our species.
I mean .. come on, the same beings responsible for "American Idol" and Chia Pets can then turn around and invent the lasers that etch advanced circuitry on wafers the size of pencil points.
And why is it that all of our great scientific theories were written by some guy napping under an apple tree 600 years ago?
Hmmm ..
Someone once claimed that a UFO crashed somewhere and our best minds were dispatched to monkey the technology ..
Seem more plausible?
Ah well ...

don't you wish you live in NH sometimes?

SpringfieldGOPSec — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:25:26 GMT

Bradley (R) 46% Shea-Porter (D) 40% other 1%

Looks like we're about to recapture the 1st Congressional District there.

What's Jamie's view of the gas tax holiday. What about film tax credits?

Karl Marx — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:57:35 GMT

Someone ought to explore whether Jamie's been consistent on tax policy. What's his position on tax subsidies for Hollywood stars who happen to make a movie in Massachusetts? The sales tax holiday, let's be honest, is a gimmick. The benefit will come from out of staters (i.e. VT. CT. RI, ME) who decide to shop in Massachusetts over that August weekend. Mass residents are just shifting the date of their purchases.

The sales tax "holiday" is a small trail of crumbs for taxpayers who deserve more (like a rollback of the PIT). But I suspect Jamie, the fav of BMG loonies, favors a grad tax.

The Fed's Beige Book may illuminate

Karl Marx — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:53:02 GMT

some of the economic activity (or lack thereof) in the Boston district (i.e. New England). I too see a lot of housing development going up. I ask myself: how can this be if, as a result of the subprime mortgage crisis, there's a backlog of inventory. There's a new strip mall that will feature Trader Joe's going up in Saugus on Route 1. Why would investors continue in such a dreary economic environment.

Beige Book here: http://www.federalreserve.gov/...

So then...

schulteraffe — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:34:43 GMT

...in order for anyone to be suffering no one can go out to eat to expensive restaurants. By your definition people didn't suffer during the great depression, because there were certainly still people with money then who still liked to spend it.

You really sound like someone who doesn't think things through.

I dunno

plymouth99 — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:18:43 GMT

I just don't know if I feel it.

I didnt go in to the places.

VESuggestions — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:58:29 GMT

But hey, going out to eat on a Wednesday night, to some of the most expensive resturants out side of Boston is NOT "suffering.

You really sound like a limosean liberal elitist.

You...

schulteraffe — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:37:50 GMT

...should really call the Fed and let them know that you saw people out to dinner. I'm sure they'll want to stop worrying about keeping the banking system from collapsing since you spent a little while driving around watching people eat.

And...

schulteraffe — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:33:43 GMT

...a different group of people raised and enormous amount of money and spent it in an effort to deny people their civil rights. And are still doing it today even though they clearly have no chance of success. Double selfishness by your definition.

And the assertion that the courts in this country acting within their authority as petitioned by citizens seeking redress of constitutional infringement is somehow undemocratic is beyond silly.

That's what I was thinking..

Shawn A — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:14:56 GMT

This would probably give a pretty substantial and accurate list now, wouldn't it.

agreed - hence,

wavemaker — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:38:10 GMT

one relies on them at his peril!

They don't call him the Prince of Darkness for nothing.

Used to get his email newsletter ages ago

BNCordeiro — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:09:50 GMT

http://www.chuckbaldwinlive.com/
http://www.baldwin08.com/

Probably not

BNCordeiro — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:40:29 GMT

We are currently working away on our current project & therefore my guess is that there isn't a strict deadline on this end, although who knows your efforts could always prove helpful in that regard. However, my sense is that they're largely separate, if possibly complimentary, so no super rush but I wouldn't take forever, either. :)

Yeah, but...

DD4RP — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:01:09 GMT

The Secretary of State has a responsibility too.

I agree that Barr, Ogo and others are responsible for following the rules and doing what they need to do to get ballot access. If they failed to do what is necessary they don't deserve to be on the ballot.

As a separate issue...

Galvin's role is that of a civil servant. He is supposed to be fair and impartial. We hear again and again how his representatives lie to people and campaigns concerning ballot access issues.

He is part of the incumbency protect system here in Massachusetts.

well

SpringfieldGOPSec — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:35:02 GMT

from what I hear, they hope to draw off of Angry Conservative R's & Ron Paul supporters who retain some form of sanity. oh and also Pro-Family Dems.

They have never seemed very active to me.

Patrick — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:25:15 GMT

I'd be surprised if they have much name recognition. I used to know the names floated (Howard Philips & Joe Sobran). Never heard of Chuck Baldwin.

I've got news.

SpringfieldGOPSec — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:13:33 GMT

there might very well be a Constitution Party candidate this year in the general election. I've been told that they have over 17k raw signatures.

I'll See What I Can Do

The Angelic One — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:50:05 GMT

Once I get some time, I'll send you a "Reader's Digest" version of some of my ideas to be used as a springboard for discussion within the Issues Committee. Is there a deadline on your end?

I'd Love To See It Specifics Too

The Angelic One — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:46:28 GMT

But the ultimate decision on how the state GOP will deal with specific issues rests with the party itself.

The problem is

VESuggestions — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:30:30 GMT

It is, a group of people set out to change society, raised an obscene amount of money and purposefully did it in the least Democratic and least inclusive way.

And the little change was SO selfish.

Think of all the money raised and spent by them? What could that have done to make our state a better place?

Look, people can spend their private time and money on what they want.

But if I had 20 million dollars, I would be a little more F'en noble, and a lot less selfish.

But what do i know. I got no money.

Festus, are you living in the dark ages?

VESuggestions — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:15:46 GMT

like inheritance; child custody (in case of death) or even criminal laws in place against child abuse and domestic violence?

Inheritance?? It is called a will. This is not medieval times when if a man has a wife and two male sons, and the father dies, the male son is the head of household and can throw the mother out.

Child custody? Courts decide that even regardless of the parents wishes.

Criminal laws do not apply to just families.

Jimmney Crickets! Are you trying to sound clueless?

Someone get this guy a copy of the laws and a calendar.

no role for the government in the family.

VESuggestions — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:06:50 GMT

Sexual abuse is a crime.

Things that are crimes, can happen in and/pr out side of a family.

So, as usual, you ar eplaying a semantic word game.

How about this. How do liberals who support abotion say it is not killing a life?

Seperate heart, seperate blood, hell, an un born child even has its own distinct DNA

So festus, you want to just ignore this question, like you do all those you cant win with verbous word play?

Loved to see specifics...

Festus Garvey — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:04:08 GMT

...on how the Republican Party would deal with issues of the family in such away that creates no role for the government. Loved to hear how sexual abuse is handled and a wide variety of issues. Let's stop talkinjg theory AO and start talking about how the rubber hits the road.

sort of like how

wavemaker — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:39:49 GMT

Whoopie Goldberg and other black celebs can use the N word, but no white person can, because no matter what, no white person can be free of racism.