Month: January 2016

The Outsiders

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Up until two months ago, most political consultants within the DC Beltway would tell you that you need a "moderate" candidate in order to win an election. That candidate, the consultants would tell you, should be a centrist, an establishment-type, someone who makes most people safe and secure. Someone predictable. Outsiders, consultants explain, are unknown … Continue reading The Outsiders

Gimme back my bullets

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There is a good article in today's Portland Press Herald: Maine boosts reporting to FBI database to prevent gun purchases by mentally ill. As an advocate of both mentally ill people and the Second Amendment, I was pleased to see that the newspaper approached the issue is such a comprehensive manner. During gun control debates, … Continue reading Gimme back my bullets

She’s a maniac

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Earlier this week, I sensed a disturbance in the force, and sure enough there was significant shift taking place in the city of Biddeford's political landscape. On Thursday afternoon, State Senator David Dutremble, a Democrat from Biddeford, announced that he will not seek a third consecutive term in the Maine Legislature.  Within 30 minutes of … Continue reading She’s a maniac

Maine Satire: The good and the bad

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There has been a lot of talk lately about satire in Maine. Much of that discussion was prompted by a recent post on GQ magazine's web site, Maine: Do we really need it? I'm not a regular GQ reader. Hell, I don't even consider myself a "gentleman," so why should I be bothered, irked or … Continue reading Maine Satire: The good and the bad

Space Oddity

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On Tuesday, the new Biddeford City Council voted 8-1 (Mike Ready) to reduce the public comment portion of its municipal officers' meetings from five minutes to three minutes. The reaction from some members of the public would make you think that the council had just approved a trade agreement with North Korea. Now mind you, … Continue reading Space Oddity

Who’s your daddy? Student loans, step parents & the government

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I sometimes wonder if it would have been better for my youngest son if I had not married Laura. Well, technically speaking, he is not my son. His biological father lives somewhere in Aroostook County and is averse to both work and financial responsibility. For more than 15 years, I have consistently treated Tim and … Continue reading Who’s your daddy? Student loans, step parents & the government