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Post by outlaw on Jan 31, 2007 10:48:54 GMT -4
It really is a garbage paper. I'm thinking about canceling our subscription, but then what would we use to cover the table for crabs and messy art projects. Guess we'll have to subscribe to the Capital.
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Post by Eric1 on Jan 31, 2007 13:36:05 GMT -4
The Capital is a crap paper too. It's all A.P. stories and they rarely cover anything on the Eastern Shore. As bad as the Bay Times is (and it is), it's really the only option. The KI Update is nothing but ads, so they don't even count as a newspaper. The Star-Democrat out of Easton isn't bad either.
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Post by shoreman on Jan 31, 2007 18:07:54 GMT -4
Have to agree when it comes to the bay times, record observer or the star democrat which are all owned by the same company. One thing is for sure, if your looking for investigative reporting, your not going to find it in those papers.
Hect, everytime something big breaks it usually initially reported by a balitmore tv station.
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Post by outlaw on Jan 31, 2007 19:01:41 GMT -4
Maybe the Bay Times staff should participate in some of the Character Counts programs they're always writing about.
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Post by falgar25 on Jan 31, 2007 19:16:41 GMT -4
I'm thinking about canceling our subscription, but then what would we use to cover the table for crabs That's exactly the reason I keep my subscription!
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Post by shoregirl on Feb 1, 2007 0:45:37 GMT -4
I know this is getting off the subject again, but what do you think about those Character Counts articles?
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Post by outlaw on Feb 1, 2007 9:43:19 GMT -4
I think when we live in a community where cops try to get away with railroading a teenager for an accident, all the Character Counts articles won't make a bit of difference, especially since they appear in a newspaper that prints lies when they bother to report on anything important.
Maybe Character Counts should set up some special anti-bullying programs for cops who stop boys for going 5 mph over the speed limit and then harass them by saying, "How many tickets you got, boy?" The "school resource officers" who gawk at girls and try to sit with them during lunch could also use some coaching. These same cops are nowhere to be found when rednecks speed through the school parking lot in loud pickups while throwing trash out their windows and screaming - wait, maybe they were the cops.
Just thinking about this gives me a headache. Instead I'll try to do something productive like think of new slogans for Hofmann to paint on police cars.
Oh, the irony!
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Post by shadow1 on Feb 1, 2007 13:52:26 GMT -4
I sense there are some Mr. Richter cronies or clones now residing on the forum Outlaw - it sounds like you may have some deeper resentment of law enforcement than you're letting on: Do you have evidence of "railroading"? "stop boys for going 5 mph over the speed limit" - seems extreme, but in reality they were speeding and was there another reason? Again, do you have evidence of "gawking" by school resource officers - do you work at the school or have witnessed it? Listening to you, one would think the streets are being patrolled by the SS in Nazi Germany. Yeah, there are some renegade cops out there, but my opinion is most of them are doing a good job.
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Post by outlaw on Feb 1, 2007 17:16:25 GMT -4
You don't have to take my word for it, Shadow. Look into these things for yourself. The Nazi analogy is a good one. Heil Hofmann!
There probably was a logical explanation for the gawking I witnessed. The officer staring at the girls' hineys was probably checking to see if they had any contraception - er, contraband.
In fairness to Sheriff Hofmann, he may have a good reason for painting his name on cars. Were he to forget his name, all he need do is gaze out into the parking lot. Should he be out and about in the county, a quick glance at Carini's, under the old bridge, etc. would surely reveal a car with his name emblazoned on it. Why stop there? The county should erect billboards proclaiming, "Sheriff, thy name is Hofmann," complete with a picture. If he doesn't get re-elected, all the patrol cars will probably be smashed up by then anyhow, so why worry about repainting.
Who dares to criticize the great and powerful Wizard of Oz...I mean sheriff's department. Baaaaa, sheeple - line up. It's time for your medication.
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Post by andrewd on Feb 1, 2007 17:22:03 GMT -4
Isn't it common practice to post the Sherriff's name on the cars? It's like the Governor's name on all of the "Welcome to Maryland" signs, etc.
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Post by shoreman on Feb 1, 2007 18:08:57 GMT -4
I'd rather they spend my tax dollars on something more productive than putting the sheriff's name on the cars we pay for. I for one saw enough of his campaign signs to last me a lifetime during the election.
My earlier point is that I hope all the police just start working together.
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Post by bchevy on Feb 1, 2007 19:41:24 GMT -4
not to hi jack here but......
There should be a state law against politicians names on the roads, county entrances, Bay Bridge, etc. It's a waste of money- changing those perfectly good signs is just dumb.
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Post by Frank on Feb 2, 2007 9:04:16 GMT -4
You're right bchevy, it doesn't seem like it's theirs to change. If they had nothing to do with the planning, funding, or construction of the project, why do they get their name on it? What point are they trying to make?
outlaw - why the massive chip on your shoulder? Other than slow response, I have had nothing but great service from our local police (and believe me, I'm no angel!) There seems to be some deep rooted anger in your posts.
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Post by shadow1 on Feb 2, 2007 11:01:07 GMT -4
Hey Outlaw - do you happen to be Mrs. Richter? Just curious! Sheeples Ain't that cute. Frank - it obvious there's a chip on Outlaws shoulders. I'm no angel either - but sheeeesh!
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Post by Ann on Feb 2, 2007 11:22:04 GMT -4
bchevy is so right.I guess being elected just isn't enough.Let's waste our money on making sure everyone knows is it any wonder everythings so messed up. These people in authority literally are demanding their names be everywhere-they SURELY have other things they could be worrying about.This state is really pissing me off.
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Post by matt on Feb 2, 2007 11:47:23 GMT -4
Folks, the name thing is no mystery, and though it's frustrating, it's no surprise.
Name recognition wins elections. There is NO other reason for it. If you know someone's name, you are more likely to vote for them. That isn't their fault, it's "yours". They take advantage of it.
Ehrlich, O'Malley, and all the rest, play the same game. They don't have to be smart, wise, honest, moral or honorable - they ONLY have to make you remember their name. Why do you think they like TV interviews, published statements, and cermonies? Why do you think the adage about any press is good press stands true? Why do you think Hollywood celebs have awards ceremony after awards ceremony - because if you have name recognition, you have street value in the minds of the "sheeple."
If you want to fix it, participate, and educate yourself. Vote them out every chance you get unless they ACTUALLY do something useful. Stop letting people like Mikulski and her cohorts make a g-d**n living by talking and getting nothing done, and they will learn it takes intelligence, honesty, morality, and honor to get into office, not budgets and friggin' name recognition.
Sheriff Hofman knows that for the next several years you will read his name EVERY time you see a deputy out and about... and that gives him a HUGE leg up next election.
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Post by BlueMule on Feb 2, 2007 12:56:08 GMT -4
Folks, the name thing is no mystery, and though it's frustrating, it's no surprise. Name recognition wins elections. ... Why do you think they like TV interviews, published statements, and cermonies? Why do you think the adage about any press is good press stands true? Why do you think Hollywood celebs have awards ceremony after awards ceremony - because if you have name recognition, you have street value in the minds of the "sheeple." ... I agree with ya Matt. ...can't say the same for Joe Biden though. ;D
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Post by Frank on Feb 2, 2007 13:03:18 GMT -4
Wow, Matt, I never even thought of that. It makes sense though. What a waste of money, although I can see the advantage.
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Post by Kent Island Local on Feb 2, 2007 13:04:40 GMT -4
I know these kids. It's funny how the papers didn’t report there injuries. The passenger broke his leg and hand. He just got pins in the other day. The driver has multiple cuts and bruises. The police always fly everywhere on Kent Island. I strongly believe the police officer is at fault here. Nevertheless, these kids were hurt and neither paper went into detail about it.
Just wanted you all to know.
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Post by outlaw on Feb 2, 2007 16:03:26 GMT -4
Dearest Shadow - Why do you torment me with your incessant badgering? I am so glad KI Local brought us back to the point. Shadow, it pains me that my gentle observations have left you so bereft. I assure you that my name is not Mrs. Richter - other than that I prefer to remain a mystery woman. Maybe our administrator Rich would be so kind as to confirm this fact for us so that Shadow can move past trying to figure out who I am, for reasons known only to him, and get back to the real issue here. Perhaps Shadow is a frustrated lawman himself engaged in an epic struggle to throw off his sheeple bindings.
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Post by falgar25 on Feb 2, 2007 16:08:58 GMT -4
I think when we live in a community where cops try to get away with railroading a teenager for an accident, Maybe, just maybe, we should wait to here what the investigators have to say rather than criticizing them for a report that hasn't yet been written.
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Post by Mike on Feb 2, 2007 16:10:37 GMT -4
c'mon guys.. it was an accident. I'm sure everyone was at fault. Let it be, if it didn't directly impact you then drop it. Stop fighting and being Mean Marvins
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Post by outlaw on Feb 2, 2007 16:43:26 GMT -4
The investigators have already had plenty to say in the newspaper. Maybe, just maybe, anyone who cares about these kids can read the articles and witness statements and draw their own conclusions.
Or not - baaaa!
Administrator Rich - I implore you to relieve Shadow's angst about my identity before he harms himself. For my own personal safety, I wish to remain anonymous and will not entertain any further queries about my name.
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Post by Mike on Feb 2, 2007 16:44:58 GMT -4
Hmmmm
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Post by Rich Fisher on Feb 2, 2007 16:49:03 GMT -4
Ok. "Outlaw" is definately NOT anyone with the name Richter. That much I do know. PS, I will never give out personal information on anyone, not that I have a lot of access to it.
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