tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post6845277830000020377..comments2024-01-16T05:50:17.906-05:00Comments on The Best Blog In The Universe. Forever Vigilant For Confirmed Liars.: Hacks And Politicsbogofreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12426734836015773086noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-80359297198551416922012-12-06T11:58:04.210-05:002012-12-06T11:58:04.210-05:00MBTA is a great gig. Back in the 70s one of my bes...MBTA is a great gig. Back in the 70s one of my best buds father worked for the MBTA. My bud graduated from college but ended up on the "T" as a car cleaner making more dough than he was in a white collar job. Went on to become a car man and then a union rep (no work) and finally closed out his illustrious 27 year career with a management job. Retired at 50. Full medical insurance. North Slope Riggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03457745958740808507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-47929692786752515282012-12-06T09:24:15.172-05:002012-12-06T09:24:15.172-05:00Steve:
The best dumping grounds are the quasi age...Steve:<br /><br />The best dumping grounds are the quasi agencies such as MassPort or MBTA.bogofreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12426734836015773086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-2179493917954651652012-12-03T22:09:29.687-05:002012-12-03T22:09:29.687-05:00Things have a way of working out. The crèche looks...Things have a way of working out. The crèche looks wonderful where it is, on the lawn of the Central Congregational Church. An historic church that rebuilt from a devastating fire, without CPA funds and across the street from "the organ" and the Town Hall.<br /><br />Adam has been very consistent on two hot button issues: Respect for veterans & Christmas not being reduced to just a federal holiday for those of Christian Faith. Suo Mynonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04807128266520858472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-26582292966388661872012-12-02T18:52:11.146-05:002012-12-02T18:52:11.146-05:00What MB is required to disclose and what he should...What MB is required to disclose and what he should disclose in good conscience are 2 different things. I believe that the disclosure of his membership in UU should cause him to remove himself from the vote under 23(b)(3), but I somehow doubt that the Commission will do anything to address the conflict.<br /><br />What surprises me more is that the proponent of the project, Jeff, came before my board and prior boards screaming that the creche on the Town lawn was unlawful. Indeed, he counseled the BOS that it should avoid "entanglement with religion" at all costs. Historic or not, I don't want my money going to resurrect an organ for a private entity, anymore than I want to see CPA money used to restore a torah just in from Jerusalem. It would be a bad decision and would set a very bad tone at the Town Meeting at which it is raised -- particularly with the conflicts that exist with the individuals, and with the project.<br /><br />BTW: I fought to keep the creche on Town Hall lawn. It will always be Christmas to me, and screw the "holiday" bunch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-18202310957055100082012-12-01T22:05:32.086-05:002012-12-01T22:05:32.086-05:00Way back in time there were people that worked for...Way back in time there were people that worked for the candidates and if the candidate won then some of the helpers got a job. Of course back then the jobs didn't pay very much and the benefits were not as good as they are today. Now the sign holder or phone caller helper gets $100,000 job with all kinds of perks. My, how things have changed. Of course, anyone running needs help and some people want the really good jobs. And they may not have any remote qualifications for a job but the candidate needs to stick them someplace. and every so often one of these payroll patriots manage to get their name in the paper. That's when we get upset. Of course we usually run into these mooks at the REGISTRY of MOTOR VEHICLES. Now, to be fair, there are a whole lot of good and efficient State workers. But, don't you just hate it when you get a mook to deal with?sm867https://www.blogger.com/profile/04190625462356966961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-12263998121760843062012-12-01T17:06:27.489-05:002012-12-01T17:06:27.489-05:00Family Guy
You have officially let the genie out...Family Guy <br /><br />You have officially let the genie out of the bottle with regards to the organ.<br /><br />I do not not know much about the Unitarian Universalits. I do know they have many nice/outstanding people. I like Jeff and he has done much for the town over many years. He was the watchdog for the town to reduce electrical waste in the school system. It has been successful. His participation in Town Government is positiive.<br /><br />However, I have spoken with him face to face on my level of disagreement on his support of the drive-by lawyer on the cross and how he has caused the town anguish over the creche. His position on both topics in some ways has been a plus. The townspeople have demonstrated disagreement.<br /><br />My casual observations is that he has been acting as an individual, not as a representative of the UUs. The only other UU i know that is in apparent lockstep with Jeff is Mark Belanger -- a newbie to the society.<br /><br />The mistake the UU's made, IMO, is to make Jeff S the point man to secure public funds for their church or society. I would like to believe the parishioners are unaware of the hypocrisy.<br /><br />************<br />The Organ Debate Should be Postponed<br /><br />I do not think the CPC should support the application at this time. Likewise, I think it is insulting for Jeff Stevens to apply at this time. Jeff, the CPC and everyone who attends town meeting knows it will cause a derisive debate. The town has just completed the healing process from the casino and is finally banking money. Let's have a kumbaya town meeting while we can. <br /><br />**************<br /><br />Belanger is still a weasel for not expressing his position. He should show leadership on this issue. As I understand the law, normal conflicts of interest are not as strict for CPC members. At the very least a simple disclosure is required. Maybe Adam can provide confirmation.<br /><br />http://www.communitypreservation.org/enews/Conflict_of_Interest.htm<br /><br />http://jmgoldson.com/?p=339 (this gal knows her stuff)<br />Suo Mynonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04807128266520858472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-33026291881973295802012-11-30T17:19:51.751-05:002012-11-30T17:19:51.751-05:00Looks like BB and Suo will not be exchanging cards...Looks like BB and Suo will not be exchanging cards this but will exchange barbs.bogofreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12426734836015773086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-19981088633748232212012-11-30T17:00:28.962-05:002012-11-30T17:00:28.962-05:00A friend with a family business calls it the The R...A friend with a family business calls it the The Reverse Peter Principle...when a family member sinks to their level of incompetency.Suo Mynonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04807128266520858472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-82531364144121142012012-11-30T15:56:43.508-05:002012-11-30T15:56:43.508-05:00CPA allows monies for projects that are religious ...CPA allows monies for projects that are religious as long as they are historical. I find that a rather bizarre way of using tax dollars to support a religious organization since that is exactly what it does. <br /><br />With the local organ question I am firmly against it. The Unitarians and specifically Jeff Stevens have raised their own personal ire over a creche and a cross but the local SOH (Society of Hypocrites) now want me and you to fund their religious organization with our tax dollars? Family Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02107558391689560769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-34748133782618134212012-11-30T14:21:47.010-05:002012-11-30T14:21:47.010-05:00Well, Adam, the level of incompetence in public se...Well, Adam, the level of incompetence in public service appears epidemic at times. Without a public sector The Boston Herald would cease publication. I think with PS the Peter Principle is easy to obtain.LMAOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09670178618071993963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-64396098736955002652012-11-30T14:07:11.705-05:002012-11-30T14:07:11.705-05:00Imagine the trash fee (tax) days.
Audience member...Imagine the trash fee (tax) days.<br /><br />Audience member: "Mr. Andrews what is your opinion?"<br /><br />Me: "Gee willikers Mr. Cleaver, I really don't want say what it is, people might get mad at me" -- all the while thinking "hmm maybe I will try to make the unpopular motion when no one is listening.<br /><br />Officials have to make decisions. People have a right to know where they stand.Suo Mynonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04807128266520858472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-24959455639084385362012-11-30T13:49:16.626-05:002012-11-30T13:49:16.626-05:00Hey Bogo I have asked your Buddy Belanger two time...Hey Bogo I have asked your Buddy Belanger two times the simple question if he supports the use of CPC/CPA money for the society organ.<br /><br />Talk about a weasel. Belanger won't give an answer. He was so quick to condemn and blog anout local elected officials for their views. Now he won't say squat.<br /><br />It is real simple: yes I believe it is a good use of funds or no I do not think it is a proper use of funds. <br /><br />Typical BB hypocrisy at its finest.Suo Mynonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04807128266520858472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-55286786216065121642012-11-30T13:45:32.762-05:002012-11-30T13:45:32.762-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Suo Mynonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04807128266520858472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-31252865460484416372012-11-30T11:55:28.825-05:002012-11-30T11:55:28.825-05:00When I worked in the New York Court system, if you...When I worked in the New York Court system, if you were a surely clerk and were abusing the public at the counter, then they promote you to a managing clerk where you don't deal with the public. It is an odd way to do business.<br /><br />But I do admit that the private sector also seems to operate off the "Peter Principle."*<br /><br />*The Peter Principle is a belief that, in an organization where promotion is based on achievement, success, and merit, that organization's members will eventually be promoted beyond their level of ability. The principle is commonly phrased, "employees tend to rise to their level of incompetence."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-71468558893105183632012-11-30T08:45:15.318-05:002012-11-30T08:45:15.318-05:00I did not get into the other side of hackdom that ...I did not get into the other side of hackdom that is located in the DPS (Dreaded Private Sector).<br /><br />Now the focus with a hack is the total lack of suitable qualifications for the job - heck, Obama could be the ultimate hack. Anyways, a business will often be flooded with lay about relatives and friends to the determent of the bottom line. IMO Mammoth Mart failed for this very reason. <br /><br />But with a business the management - usually a family tun operation - can just get rid of the deadwood and risk family outbursts. <br /><br />In my own experience I would not recommend a friend or family member to a position unless I was 99.9% sure they could do the job. In fact I found this quite true but exceptions exist.<br /><br />When a political hack does damage it is either buried, they are transferred or it goes unnoticed. With the government hacks that pink slip is rare indeed. bogofreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12426734836015773086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-10179241524751008742012-11-29T19:20:09.123-05:002012-11-29T19:20:09.123-05:00BTW I am a staunch 2nd amendment guyBTW I am a staunch 2nd amendment guySuo Mynonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04807128266520858472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051404717855702512.post-5227106909729713052012-11-29T19:18:41.611-05:002012-11-29T19:18:41.611-05:00It is not the Hack's fault. It is not even the...It is not the Hack's fault. It is not even the fault of the appointing person. The real issue is that we live in a society where such actions are increasingly tolerated and more legal than illegal. It is like gun laws. More and more laws are passed, none are enforced. <br /><br />We are witnessing the slow decay of this great country. Entitlements were once provided to those who were worthy, now they are expected by 50% of the population. This last election cycle gave birth to the entitlement society that began incubation 40 years ago.<br /><br />JFK. Would now be considered a right of center republican. Bill Clinton, in last 6 years, would be a moderate conservative. Both, of course social progressives. <br /><br />In the end we are all hacks. Who amongst us has not taken advantage of an opportunity that presents itself, from a bizarre tax deduction to trying to squirm out of ticket to accepting COLAsSuo Mynonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04807128266520858472noreply@blogger.com