"Colorado -- State Republicans want Colorado to have a big say in next year's Presidential race.
The State Party has moved Colorado's Caucus up a month to immediately follow Iowa; the first state set to cast their vote for the GOP nominee..."
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September 30, 2011
SandBox Comments: KREX News 5 "ICE Makes Major Arrests Across Colorado "
A thank you goes to President Barack Obama, for this major bust of illegal foreign nationals in Colorado.
"Immigration officials say 102 people have been arrested for deportation in Colorado and Wyoming as part of a nationwide roundup. Agents working for ICE's Denver region arrested 96 people in 25 cities in Colorado as well as six people in Wyoming...."
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"Immigration officials say 102 people have been arrested for deportation in Colorado and Wyoming as part of a nationwide roundup. Agents working for ICE's Denver region arrested 96 people in 25 cities in Colorado as well as six people in Wyoming...."
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SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Strawberry Days arrestee sentenced on local counts"
It feels very good to see Garfield County Sheriff's Dept. be given a little more of a level field from local reporters.
Maybe our local media would like to start mulling over the next positive to all step forward.
Like..maybe a sincere expression of appreciation for our county and city law enforcement, our ICE, TAG, TRIDENT and local DEA and FBI.
After all, that is something that the PI has rarely, if ever, done.
"Vallario has defended the operation, saying its mission was to identify known or possible gang members and prosecute them.
He said at the time of the arrests that anyone at the carnival who was wearing gang-related clothing, such as bandanas or certain sports jerseys, was approached and asked to remove them. In Centeno's case, authorities knew him to be a prior deportee with a history of gang involvement, and likely in the country illegally, Vallario said at the time...."
(John Stroud)
Maybe our local media would like to start mulling over the next positive to all step forward.
Like..maybe a sincere expression of appreciation for our county and city law enforcement, our ICE, TAG, TRIDENT and local DEA and FBI.
After all, that is something that the PI has rarely, if ever, done.
"Vallario has defended the operation, saying its mission was to identify known or possible gang members and prosecute them.
He said at the time of the arrests that anyone at the carnival who was wearing gang-related clothing, such as bandanas or certain sports jerseys, was approached and asked to remove them. In Centeno's case, authorities knew him to be a prior deportee with a history of gang involvement, and likely in the country illegally, Vallario said at the time...."
(John Stroud)
SandBox Comments: Grand Junction Daily Sentinel "Four arrested, 1 wanted in pot robbery near Norwood"
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Times "Aspen Skiing Co. officially scraps system with ski pros"
This news, on a problem that has been festering in the shadows, trying to be heard for aprx. 18 years, is told very well by Scott Condon.
Up on The Aspen Times.
It is highly likely that commentators will weigh in on the subject matter, so SandBox Nanny will leave them to that.
Her comment this morning is aimed at the Times.
We notice.
We notice that this news is reported by the only print news publication the Aspen Skico and Crown Family 'allow' to speak regarding all things Skico.
Welcome back, Aspen Times.
Here's to the little guy.
Let freedom ring.
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Up on The Aspen Times.
It is highly likely that commentators will weigh in on the subject matter, so SandBox Nanny will leave them to that.
Her comment this morning is aimed at the Times.
We notice.
We notice that this news is reported by the only print news publication the Aspen Skico and Crown Family 'allow' to speak regarding all things Skico.
Welcome back, Aspen Times.
Here's to the little guy.
Let freedom ring.
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Times "A sham is a sham"
Here's to the 'other ladies' up in Aspen.
Let freedom ring.
(whisper....whisper....LOL!!....'Eurogate'......whisper...whisper....)
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Let freedom ring.
(whisper....whisper....LOL!!....'Eurogate'......whisper...whisper....)
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Times/Roger Marolt "How do you spell ‘local'? B-O-O-S-T-E-R"
Oh, the tears that flow into Nanny's morning cuppa.
Every time Roger Marolt hits the air.
Tears of laughter. Sometimes tears of pain and suffering.
Some say that's the trademark of a very good opinion columnist.
SandBox Nanny says it's the trademark of a very bold and brave 'man with a pen'.
"...So, come on: Spend recklessly. Get up to the homecoming games this weekend. Buy a black Aspen hat and a T-shirt. Eat a hot dog. Be on the chain gang. Live like it's 1975..."
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
Every time Roger Marolt hits the air.
Tears of laughter. Sometimes tears of pain and suffering.
Some say that's the trademark of a very good opinion columnist.
SandBox Nanny says it's the trademark of a very bold and brave 'man with a pen'.
"...So, come on: Spend recklessly. Get up to the homecoming games this weekend. Buy a black Aspen hat and a T-shirt. Eat a hot dog. Be on the chain gang. Live like it's 1975..."
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SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Glenwood sales taxes up 3 percent for August"
You're right, 'anonymous'.
It takes patience beyond measure.
One of SandBox Nanny's fav sayings, given to her long ago by an unlikely sage, is: "What I hear you saying..."
She thinks that once again, she is being left by John Stroud with no other choice than to leave the PI, The City of Glenwood Springs and our local tourism marketing efforts in the hands of the 'kids'.
What she will do for Mr. Stroud, on this article, is use the tool of an unlikely sage:
"What I hear you saying, is that it is way too difficult to simply grab the statistical data that breaks down both the city sales tax numbers (and) the lodging/accommodations tax numbers; and post them up in the only daily newspaper 81601 has. Because it is way too difficult to do that, you believe it best to continue to antagonize the folks who want to get down to the facts instead of the 'gild on the lily' as they are so fond of saying."
SandBox Nanny will add that she is very pleased to see the change in reporting that Mr. Stroud has made. More and more we see just the facts and that is sincerely appreciated.
Congratulations to the City of Glenwood Springs on what looks like on the surface, a cresting over the peak.
'Kids', what can you do to help John Stroud hear you?
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
It takes patience beyond measure.
One of SandBox Nanny's fav sayings, given to her long ago by an unlikely sage, is: "What I hear you saying..."
She thinks that once again, she is being left by John Stroud with no other choice than to leave the PI, The City of Glenwood Springs and our local tourism marketing efforts in the hands of the 'kids'.
What she will do for Mr. Stroud, on this article, is use the tool of an unlikely sage:
"What I hear you saying, is that it is way too difficult to simply grab the statistical data that breaks down both the city sales tax numbers (and) the lodging/accommodations tax numbers; and post them up in the only daily newspaper 81601 has. Because it is way too difficult to do that, you believe it best to continue to antagonize the folks who want to get down to the facts instead of the 'gild on the lily' as they are so fond of saying."
SandBox Nanny will add that she is very pleased to see the change in reporting that Mr. Stroud has made. More and more we see just the facts and that is sincerely appreciated.
Congratulations to the City of Glenwood Springs on what looks like on the surface, a cresting over the peak.
'Kids', what can you do to help John Stroud hear you?
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SandBox Comments: Grand Junction Daily Sentinel "Change in sublease could signal Ghosts are on the move"
"...The Rookie affiliate of the Colorado Rockies is in the process of relocating to Grand Junction for the 2012 season, although city of Grand Junction officials refuse to confirm negotiations are under way...."
( Allen Gemaehlich)
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( Allen Gemaehlich)
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September 29, 2011
SandBox Comments: Steamboat Today "Our View: Medical marijuana centers should be banned"
This is the most amazing expose' on medical marijuana centers.
Why hasn't the fact that they are not even legal here in Colorado if you interpret the technical and exact wording of the statute; been exposed until now?
"Marijuana centers were born out of Amendment 20, the language of which reads: “An Amendment to the Colorado Constitution authorizing the medical use of marijuana for persons suffering from debilitating medical conditions, and, in connection therewith, establishing an affirmative defense to Colorado criminal laws for patients and their primary caregivers relating to the medical use of marijuana.”
The amendment allows registered patients or their designated caregivers to cultivate and possess marijuana in small amounts to meet the patients’ needs. Referendums 1A, 2A, 2C and 2E would not change that — patients who truly need pot still would have access to it. Instead, the referendums would, effective Jan. 1, shut down the five marijuana centers operating in Routt County — three in Steamboat, one in Oak Creek and one in Milner.
Nothing in Amendment 20 provides for medical marijuana centers. Such centers began cropping up along the Front Range in 2008 as some interpreted the caregiver provision of the law to allow commercial operations to grow and sell significant amounts of marijuana on behalf of registered cardholders. In most cases, including in Routt County, the marijuana businesses began operating before municipalities could put rules in place authorizing or regulating them..."
(Steamboat Today Editorial Board)
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
Why hasn't the fact that they are not even legal here in Colorado if you interpret the technical and exact wording of the statute; been exposed until now?
"Marijuana centers were born out of Amendment 20, the language of which reads: “An Amendment to the Colorado Constitution authorizing the medical use of marijuana for persons suffering from debilitating medical conditions, and, in connection therewith, establishing an affirmative defense to Colorado criminal laws for patients and their primary caregivers relating to the medical use of marijuana.”
The amendment allows registered patients or their designated caregivers to cultivate and possess marijuana in small amounts to meet the patients’ needs. Referendums 1A, 2A, 2C and 2E would not change that — patients who truly need pot still would have access to it. Instead, the referendums would, effective Jan. 1, shut down the five marijuana centers operating in Routt County — three in Steamboat, one in Oak Creek and one in Milner.
Nothing in Amendment 20 provides for medical marijuana centers. Such centers began cropping up along the Front Range in 2008 as some interpreted the caregiver provision of the law to allow commercial operations to grow and sell significant amounts of marijuana on behalf of registered cardholders. In most cases, including in Routt County, the marijuana businesses began operating before municipalities could put rules in place authorizing or regulating them..."
(Steamboat Today Editorial Board)
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SandBox Comments: KJCT News 8 "Grand Junction Police Department To Put More Cops On The Street "
This...is fantastic news!
What a boon to the folks down in Grand Junction!
Congratulations to City of Grand Junction Police Chief John Camper and his officers on the reinstatement of their 'Street Crimes Unit'.
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
What a boon to the folks down in Grand Junction!
Congratulations to City of Grand Junction Police Chief John Camper and his officers on the reinstatement of their 'Street Crimes Unit'.
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September 28, 2011
SandBox Comments: KREX News 5 "One Drug Ring Bust Leads to Another"
New details come out on the recent major meth trafficking bust down in Mesa County.
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September 27, 2011
SandBox Comments: Washington Post "The genius of Vladimir Putin"
Wonderful opinion piece from Ralph Peters. Off the Washington Post.
Is it the genius of Vladimir Putin? Or is it simply highly skilled cunning?
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
Is it the genius of Vladimir Putin? Or is it simply highly skilled cunning?
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
SandBox Comments: Summit County Citizens Voice "Skiing: Monarch Mountain’s season pass goes global"
What a fantastic tourism marketing idea!
Avatars in commentary have been asking for years, for a similar concept to be created in our regional tourism marketing.
Imagine the smaller resorts such as Sunlight and Powderhorn joining resources with a combined pass.
Now imagine the big boys like Vail, Aspen and Telluride throwing in some killer deals for their slower times.
Combined ski passes.
Heckuva idea. So glad the 'kids' thought of it years ago and have pushed it ever since. Primarily because it's a great way for families to be able to take mini-vacations in the area.
Good wishes to Monarch Mountain as they take the idea global.
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
Avatars in commentary have been asking for years, for a similar concept to be created in our regional tourism marketing.
Imagine the smaller resorts such as Sunlight and Powderhorn joining resources with a combined pass.
Now imagine the big boys like Vail, Aspen and Telluride throwing in some killer deals for their slower times.
Combined ski passes.
Heckuva idea. So glad the 'kids' thought of it years ago and have pushed it ever since. Primarily because it's a great way for families to be able to take mini-vacations in the area.
Good wishes to Monarch Mountain as they take the idea global.
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent/Letter to the Editor "Public art is beautiful and worthwhile"
"Employee in the hospitality industry" Katie Turner of Glenwood Springs writes in to the PI with her feeling of "how sad" of an individual Jolene Varley of Carbondale 'is'.
Wouldn't it be nice for our city coffers to have tourism based representation not repeatedly show our community in the same light as those within our tourism industry that are divisive, elitist, intolerant and just plain old 'subtle' and arrogant 'bullies'?
What we hear Jolene actually saying, that is now taken out of context by Katie Turner and turned into a personal attack on Jolene; is that we cannot afford, at this time, what we are spending on public art and the maintenance of.
Jolene 'attacks', in her letter to the editor linked above, the elected officials, the known suppliers and vendors that perpetuate what she considers waste spending. As a taxpayer that has no choice but to assist putting heads in beds for her community to survive, technically somebody like Katie Turner, in the "hospitality" industry...works for Jolene Varley.
What Jolene is implying is a bit like the 'birthday cake gimmick' and $600 dollars per minute ($300 of that covered by another bailout to tourism marketing by the folks) for the fireworks this year; both of which are just a small portion of the reason we are so buried in the hole with our tourism dollars here in Glenwood Springs.
How 'sad' it is that no matter how much deeper we sink into the quagmire, our hospitality and tourism representation still resorts to attacks on the general population.
Weighing the two letters against each other, Jolene Varley most certainly comes out on top as the class act.
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
Wouldn't it be nice for our city coffers to have tourism based representation not repeatedly show our community in the same light as those within our tourism industry that are divisive, elitist, intolerant and just plain old 'subtle' and arrogant 'bullies'?
What we hear Jolene actually saying, that is now taken out of context by Katie Turner and turned into a personal attack on Jolene; is that we cannot afford, at this time, what we are spending on public art and the maintenance of.
Jolene 'attacks', in her letter to the editor linked above, the elected officials, the known suppliers and vendors that perpetuate what she considers waste spending. As a taxpayer that has no choice but to assist putting heads in beds for her community to survive, technically somebody like Katie Turner, in the "hospitality" industry...works for Jolene Varley.
What Jolene is implying is a bit like the 'birthday cake gimmick' and $600 dollars per minute ($300 of that covered by another bailout to tourism marketing by the folks) for the fireworks this year; both of which are just a small portion of the reason we are so buried in the hole with our tourism dollars here in Glenwood Springs.
How 'sad' it is that no matter how much deeper we sink into the quagmire, our hospitality and tourism representation still resorts to attacks on the general population.
Weighing the two letters against each other, Jolene Varley most certainly comes out on top as the class act.
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News "Officers: Cocaine suspect only allowed detective to enter his Main St. home"
"An Eastern European man who is the suspect in a cocaine case gave permission only to an Aspen police detective to enter his Main Street residence, law enforcement officers testified Friday.
But their testimony during an evidence-suppression hearing indicated that at least two federal immigration agents and a police officer besides the detective entered the suspect’s home...."
(Chad Abraham)
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But their testimony during an evidence-suppression hearing indicated that at least two federal immigration agents and a police officer besides the detective entered the suspect’s home...."
(Chad Abraham)
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SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News/Letter to the Editor "Who’s the bully?"
"Editor:
The word “bully,” originally meaning “sweetheart” in the 1500s, evolved by the 1680s to its current meaning, “harasser of the weak.” Mr. Doug Allen, writing in last Friday’s Aspen Daily News, labels Ms. Marilyn Marks as a “bully.” He characterizes her supporters as a “small handful” and ascribes their collective attitude as “turned on by her constant anti-everything antics.” Mr. Allen goes on to insinuate that Ms. Marks is a jerk, disparages her business success as a CEO, defines her stature as a “divisive political figure,” and her influence on the city’s election commission as “improper.” He concludes by summarizing her political views as nothing more than the rants of a “political malcontent” and presumes to speak for us all by stating that “we don’t want you involved in our city government.”
I would first like to comment on Mr. Allen’s use of the term “bully.” By definition, a bully must occupy a position of power over the bullied. Mr. Allen never states exactly who has been bullied by Ms. Marks. For Mr. Allen to be judged accurate in the use of this term, one would have to conclude that, in the power relationship between Ms. Marks and the unmentioned victims, presumably Aspen’s politicians or administrators, she held the power position and they were the powerless, she the harasser and they the weak. Is this the power dynamic when a lone citizen challenges a government body? At best, ascribing the term “bully” to Ms. Marks is inaccurate.
The accuracy of Mr. Allen’s comment, “small handful of supporters,” cannot easily be verified as he offers no information in support of this description. One could use Ms. Mark’s vote tally when she ran for council. Ms. Marks received 34 percent, or 877 votes compared to 43 percent or 1,090 votes for Mr. Ireland. Ms. Marks’ supporters could accurately be described as a minority of Aspen voters. They might also be described as a significant minority since the next highest vote tally was 17 percent or 421 votes. Ms. Marks’ supporters could reasonably take exception to being classified as a “small handful.” They might also take exception to being characterized as “turned on by her constant anti-everything antics.” I took the liberty of calling a few people who I know support and voted for Ms. Marks. They unanimously denied supporting Ms. Marks for the reason Mr. Allen stated. I could hardly refer to this small sample size as scientific, being that it was such a “small handful.”
The bully analogy continues and morphs into “jerk.” The exact meaning of the word “jerk” is difficult to determine. It is certainly pejorative, a word intended to disparage or belittle, I might suggest, a word intended to bully. Mr. Allen continues to slight Ms. Marks by casually disparaging her business success as a CEO of a large corporation by referring to it as “unclear.” It isn’t enough that a woman rises to the top of a traditionally male business; Mr. Allen finds it necessary to demean that success by suggesting it may have been less than we might imagine. No facts, just a not-so subtle insult.
Mr. Allen goes on to describe Ms. Marks as a “divisive political figure.” I Googled the term “divisive political figure” and found names as diverse as Al Gore, Dick Cheney, Sarah Palin and Nelson Mandella. It seems the term can be used to make any point one wishes. The choice of such a term appears to say more about its user than its target.
Mr. Allen refers to Ms. Marks’ “improper influence over the city’s election commission” as “well documented accusations,” as if the fact that any accusation that is well documented is true. Can any reader of this commentary think of a well-documented accusation that has later proven false?
I suggest, based on Ms. Marks’ behavior as it relates to her political activities, stated positions, court challenges or verbal exchanges, that she is more aptly described as a political activist, a person who is a vigorous advocate for a cause. Most Americans cherish the right of free speech and understand the responsibility that the majority has to protect and defend that right. I suggest that anyone who seeks to diminish that right, to intimidate others into silence or submission, need only look in the mirror to know what a bully looks like..."
(Steve Kaufman, Carbondale)
The word “bully,” originally meaning “sweetheart” in the 1500s, evolved by the 1680s to its current meaning, “harasser of the weak.” Mr. Doug Allen, writing in last Friday’s Aspen Daily News, labels Ms. Marilyn Marks as a “bully.” He characterizes her supporters as a “small handful” and ascribes their collective attitude as “turned on by her constant anti-everything antics.” Mr. Allen goes on to insinuate that Ms. Marks is a jerk, disparages her business success as a CEO, defines her stature as a “divisive political figure,” and her influence on the city’s election commission as “improper.” He concludes by summarizing her political views as nothing more than the rants of a “political malcontent” and presumes to speak for us all by stating that “we don’t want you involved in our city government.”
I would first like to comment on Mr. Allen’s use of the term “bully.” By definition, a bully must occupy a position of power over the bullied. Mr. Allen never states exactly who has been bullied by Ms. Marks. For Mr. Allen to be judged accurate in the use of this term, one would have to conclude that, in the power relationship between Ms. Marks and the unmentioned victims, presumably Aspen’s politicians or administrators, she held the power position and they were the powerless, she the harasser and they the weak. Is this the power dynamic when a lone citizen challenges a government body? At best, ascribing the term “bully” to Ms. Marks is inaccurate.
The accuracy of Mr. Allen’s comment, “small handful of supporters,” cannot easily be verified as he offers no information in support of this description. One could use Ms. Mark’s vote tally when she ran for council. Ms. Marks received 34 percent, or 877 votes compared to 43 percent or 1,090 votes for Mr. Ireland. Ms. Marks’ supporters could accurately be described as a minority of Aspen voters. They might also be described as a significant minority since the next highest vote tally was 17 percent or 421 votes. Ms. Marks’ supporters could reasonably take exception to being classified as a “small handful.” They might also take exception to being characterized as “turned on by her constant anti-everything antics.” I took the liberty of calling a few people who I know support and voted for Ms. Marks. They unanimously denied supporting Ms. Marks for the reason Mr. Allen stated. I could hardly refer to this small sample size as scientific, being that it was such a “small handful.”
The bully analogy continues and morphs into “jerk.” The exact meaning of the word “jerk” is difficult to determine. It is certainly pejorative, a word intended to disparage or belittle, I might suggest, a word intended to bully. Mr. Allen continues to slight Ms. Marks by casually disparaging her business success as a CEO of a large corporation by referring to it as “unclear.” It isn’t enough that a woman rises to the top of a traditionally male business; Mr. Allen finds it necessary to demean that success by suggesting it may have been less than we might imagine. No facts, just a not-so subtle insult.
Mr. Allen goes on to describe Ms. Marks as a “divisive political figure.” I Googled the term “divisive political figure” and found names as diverse as Al Gore, Dick Cheney, Sarah Palin and Nelson Mandella. It seems the term can be used to make any point one wishes. The choice of such a term appears to say more about its user than its target.
Mr. Allen refers to Ms. Marks’ “improper influence over the city’s election commission” as “well documented accusations,” as if the fact that any accusation that is well documented is true. Can any reader of this commentary think of a well-documented accusation that has later proven false?
I suggest, based on Ms. Marks’ behavior as it relates to her political activities, stated positions, court challenges or verbal exchanges, that she is more aptly described as a political activist, a person who is a vigorous advocate for a cause. Most Americans cherish the right of free speech and understand the responsibility that the majority has to protect and defend that right. I suggest that anyone who seeks to diminish that right, to intimidate others into silence or submission, need only look in the mirror to know what a bully looks like..."
(Steve Kaufman, Carbondale)
September 24, 2011
SandBox Comments: The Right Scoop "Full Speech: Benjamin Netanyahu speech to United Nations "
Netanyahu's speech to United Nations in its entirety.
The BBC cut it off mid-way, but a number of outlets, including The Right Scoop have posted.
A widely praised speech that is notably of a higher caliber than the speech given by President Obama.
Not just that Netanyahu speaks of specific solutions, the man has an inherent ability to command his audience. His strength as a leader and the confidence that seems to come from his battlefield experience inspire trust.
Truly a brilliant speech.
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The BBC cut it off mid-way, but a number of outlets, including The Right Scoop have posted.
A widely praised speech that is notably of a higher caliber than the speech given by President Obama.
Not just that Netanyahu speaks of specific solutions, the man has an inherent ability to command his audience. His strength as a leader and the confidence that seems to come from his battlefield experience inspire trust.
Truly a brilliant speech.
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
SandBox Comments: Aspen Times/Paul Nitze "Deregulation isn't the answer"
It is such a great column this week. From Paul Nitze.
Up on The Aspen Times.
Nitze often captures the balance in the middle that many conservatives crave from liberal values.
Too bad Nitze not only didn't use enough care in choosing an on point headline; meandering along the 'Ayn Rand' path with great content, only to end up with this buzz killer statement is disappointing:
"There is no substitute for a coordinated effort, led by the federal government..." (Paul Nitze)
What's up with that liberal Pavlovian response that it has to be the federal government that runs everything?
Wonder what would happen if someone as capable and astute as Paul Nitze took a walk on the wild side of life with some of those middle of the road conservatives instead of hand-in-hand with Ayn Rand?
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
Up on The Aspen Times.
Nitze often captures the balance in the middle that many conservatives crave from liberal values.
Too bad Nitze not only didn't use enough care in choosing an on point headline; meandering along the 'Ayn Rand' path with great content, only to end up with this buzz killer statement is disappointing:
"There is no substitute for a coordinated effort, led by the federal government..." (Paul Nitze)
What's up with that liberal Pavlovian response that it has to be the federal government that runs everything?
Wonder what would happen if someone as capable and astute as Paul Nitze took a walk on the wild side of life with some of those middle of the road conservatives instead of hand-in-hand with Ayn Rand?
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"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
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