tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post4109165926627642878..comments2023-06-14T06:23:18.998-04:00Comments on Gladys Kravitz: Sign of the TimesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-85430221281278271702009-03-27T19:01:00.000-04:002009-03-27T19:01:00.000-04:00A lady named Gladys added some sassThat helped thw...A lady named Gladys added some sass<BR/><BR/>That helped thwart the felons' use<BR/>of investors' cash.<BR/><BR/>That Chick from Carver provided the facts<BR/><BR/>That put supporters flat on their ass.<BR/><BR/>And Carl exploded historical ties<BR/><BR/>That proved meeting the Pilgrims was nuttin' but lies.<BR/><BR/>Carcieri that Rhode Island Guv deserves hugs<BR/><BR/>For removing the threat Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-22474113484830720052009-03-27T05:50:00.000-04:002009-03-27T05:50:00.000-04:00I just had to join in.Take your casino and shove i...I just had to join in.<BR/><BR/>Take your casino and shove it. <BR/>We in Middleboro don't love it.<BR/>I love the red bellied cooter. <BR/>Don't disturb his home with a car, a truck, or even a scooter.<BR/>Don't cut down a single tree. <BR/>Your casino is not for me. <BR/>Don't pave the woods for parking lots. <BR/>Woodland creatures have no use for slots. Don't pollute the nightime sky.<BR/>I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-87920687176750289122009-03-26T22:56:00.000-04:002009-03-26T22:56:00.000-04:00The blogs would keep this fight alive,mysterious c...The blogs would keep this fight alive,<BR/><BR/>mysterious commenters like Smoking Owl and Nocasino on our side.<BR/><BR/>Though it is quite bizarre,<BR/>that we don't know who they are.<BR/><BR/>We appreciate their wisdom and humor by far.Raymond Toloskohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14299809651469589013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-46143294026281335232009-03-26T13:29:00.000-04:002009-03-26T13:29:00.000-04:00Anon. 1:10,Honestly, I just sat back and also deli...Anon. 1:10,<BR/><BR/>Honestly, I just sat back and also delighted in the wonderful creativity and humor demonstrated on this post!<BR/><BR/>I got a little inspired myself!<BR/><BR/>Many thanks to the reader who gave me the original idea. I am in your debt for a much-needed break in the otherwise ubiquitous casino monotony!<BR/><BR/>- GladysGladys Kravitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741576874114564124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-18935206045632502342009-03-26T13:10:00.000-04:002009-03-26T13:10:00.000-04:00The comments have impressed me with the creativity...The comments have impressed me with the creativity that surrounds us! Plus, I've had some good laughs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-23417898260558338762009-03-25T22:53:00.000-04:002009-03-25T22:53:00.000-04:00In all this talk about leaders,Let's not forget my...In all this talk about leaders,<BR/>Let's not forget my fine readers,<BR/>For though I'd often work like dog,<BR/>Just to publish one blog,<BR/>Their great comments made the result so much sweeter.Gladys Kravitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741576874114564124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-53925954326280124842009-03-25T20:33:00.000-04:002009-03-25T20:33:00.000-04:00Inevitability and backroom dealsDid the fate of th...Inevitability and backroom deals<BR/><BR/>Did the fate of this deal seal.<BR/><BR/>Gladys spoke out <BR/><BR/>Which caused a rout.<BR/><BR/>Leaders far and wide <BR/><BR/>Began to turn the tide.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-14965582784136900682009-03-25T20:28:00.000-04:002009-03-25T20:28:00.000-04:00And then there's a firecracker named Judy,A true n...And then there's a firecracker named Judy,<BR/>A true no-casino American beauty,<BR/>The fiercest fighter,<BR/>Who made every day brighter,<BR/>Just doing what she thought was her duty.Gladys Kravitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741576874114564124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-3707884745418940982009-03-25T20:16:00.000-04:002009-03-25T20:16:00.000-04:00There's someone else we should thank,A real-life o...There's someone else we should thank,<BR/>A real-life one-man Bradley tank,<BR/>Who went town to town,<BR/>And, one by on, brought them around,<BR/>A tireless hero named Frank.Gladys Kravitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741576874114564124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-59040647344843456972009-03-25T20:14:00.000-04:002009-03-25T20:14:00.000-04:00Those bloggers are a dastardly sortNot the kind th...Those bloggers are a dastardly sort<BR/><BR/>Not the kind the board ever would have thought<BR/><BR/>Would force the Gavel Queen to retort<BR/><BR/>In her kindest tone imaginable<BR/><BR/>"Trust me, I'm just like Hannibal!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-49910270661632790402009-03-25T20:06:00.000-04:002009-03-25T20:06:00.000-04:00Fuzzy math solved Jack's dilemmaWhy should that ca...Fuzzy math solved Jack's dilemma<BR/><BR/>Why should that cause a problema?<BR/><BR/>$7 mill in the bank<BR/><BR/>Just enough to prevent a tankAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-60246077747424558012009-03-25T20:05:00.000-04:002009-03-25T20:05:00.000-04:00The pedestal erected by JackWas truly higher than ...The pedestal erected by Jack<BR/><BR/>Was truly higher than one would stack<BR/><BR/>Accomplishments, resumes and auctions,<BR/><BR/>Never caused Jack to caution<BR/><BR/>Out of his league and not very smart<BR/><BR/>Why should that cause the arrogant a start?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-13012420907631951562009-03-25T19:47:00.000-04:002009-03-25T19:47:00.000-04:00Town was given away by WayneSomething not sanction...Town was given away by Wayne<BR/><BR/>Something not sanctioned by a voter that's sane<BR/><BR/>Moderator a position he now seeks<BR/><BR/>Would enable his pension to peakAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-1578021167569660172009-03-25T19:43:00.000-04:002009-03-25T19:43:00.000-04:00Because of a lack of due diligenceThe project was ...Because of a lack of due diligence<BR/>The project was met with ambivalence<BR/><BR/>The land was rushed into auction,<BR/>Then Jacqui questioned the concoction.<BR/><BR/>When Bumpkin asked about the size of the deal<BR/>He was told to sit and shut up,as it was ideal<BR/><BR/>When the DC lawyer was questioned on comps by Rich<BR/>He was told that was only a very small glitch<BR/><BR/>As we Nocasinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09883402555641697096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-19178371069047327832009-03-25T18:54:00.000-04:002009-03-25T18:54:00.000-04:00My sign?I'm not clever and I really need to say Th...My sign?<BR/><BR/>I'm not clever and I really need to say <BR/><BR/><BR/>This Is My Town Not YoursAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-36116294810864606042009-03-25T18:24:00.000-04:002009-03-25T18:24:00.000-04:00Stoughton, Mboro's town election are April 4th. My...Stoughton, Mboro's town election are April 4th. <BR/><BR/>My sign?<BR/><BR/>"If you don't like it, VOTE!<BR/>If you hate it, tell your neighbors, friends, relatives, acquaintances!"<BR/><BR/>April 4thAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-69749784523196999062009-03-25T17:01:00.000-04:002009-03-25T17:01:00.000-04:00Stoughton, you were no more blindsided than everyo...Stoughton, you were no more blindsided than everyone else in town except the town manager, bos, and an elite few -- the old boys. <BR/><BR/>We would have forewarned you. <BR/><BR/>Who was supposed to forewarn us?<BR/><BR/>Transparency in government anyone? How droll!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-67101589943835903752009-03-25T16:40:00.000-04:002009-03-25T16:40:00.000-04:00Never mind inevitability, wasn't there something a...Never mind inevitability, wasn't there something about having the bingo hall up and running in 18 months? Who said that?<BR/><BR/>Oh, yeah! Now I remember. It was that guy with the pony tail in the orange jump suit. What ever happened to him?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-23277076507954397922009-03-25T16:38:00.000-04:002009-03-25T16:38:00.000-04:00Having lived in Middleboro for a long time (but no...Having lived in Middleboro for a long time (but not since the Mayflower), I might say<BR/><BR/>"We elected this corrupt BOS for a Mega Bingo Hall" ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-45425094600065307972009-03-25T15:12:00.000-04:002009-03-25T15:12:00.000-04:00Having moved from Stoughton to Middleboro in 2004,...Having moved from Stoughton to Middleboro in 2004, my personal message on that sign would read... "I moved to Middleboro for this?" <BR/><BR/>Boy if I knew then, what I know now....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-48712043122652332862009-03-25T14:24:00.000-04:002009-03-25T14:24:00.000-04:00Hey pass the beano, I just ate a casino. Excuse me...Hey pass the beano, I just ate a casino. Excuse me, that stinks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-12420356648996101452009-03-25T14:14:00.000-04:002009-03-25T14:14:00.000-04:00How did that myth of inevitability go again?How did that myth of inevitability go again?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-16968604830915364922009-03-25T14:09:00.000-04:002009-03-25T14:09:00.000-04:00Slots rot.Anyone notice the "royal flush" on the S...Slots rot.<BR/><BR/>Anyone notice the "royal flush" on the Selectmen's faces? The antis "broke the house" hands down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-58945727256277493742009-03-25T13:58:00.000-04:002009-03-25T13:58:00.000-04:00Casino fix:Deep Six.Carcieri, he's my man.I've bec...Casino fix:<BR/>Deep Six.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Carcieri, he's my man.<BR/>I've become his biggest fan.<BR/>C-A-R-C-I-E-R-I!!!<BR/><BR/><BR/>A Nosey neighbor led the way,<BR/>Her determination not to sway<BR/>Made her fight on, come what may<BR/>Gladys Kravitz rules the day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-1281452049947276732009-03-25T13:36:00.000-04:002009-03-25T13:36:00.000-04:00No propagationNo mitigationNo litigationNo 'C' sit...No propagation<BR/><BR/>No mitigation<BR/><BR/>No litigation<BR/><BR/>No 'C' situation<BR/><BR/>No landscape disfiguration<BR/><BR/>No more AB fabrication<BR/><BR/>No gambling habituation<BR/><BR/>No worrisome palpitations<BR/><BR/>No slot $$$ salivation<BR/><BR/>No land devaluation<BR/><BR/>No more PR propagation<BR/><BR/>Finally time for relaxationAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com