tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post70399434337404473..comments2023-06-14T06:23:18.998-04:00Comments on Gladys Kravitz: Six Degrees of a CasinoUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-58510627918280952812008-10-15T00:14:00.000-04:002008-10-15T00:14:00.000-04:00Yet another BOS meeting. A big round of applause t...Yet another BOS meeting. A big round of applause the the MPD for being willing to increase their insurance copays!! Another verbose round with Roger B. Spare me! Another gardening lesson from Ms.Duhilly. Bradford Pear tree- accepted or not?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-10612793705266357802008-10-14T09:04:00.000-04:002008-10-14T09:04:00.000-04:00anon 7:21 am. Thank you for making me feel better...anon 7:21 am. Thank you for making me feel better about the lack of voter participation in the recall election. Instead of focusing on the actual numbers (which I still don't like), I am now going to consider the last turnout at the polls as a 200% improvement over previous elections. <BR/><BR/>See? The Middleboro Selectmen aren't totally useless. From them, I've learned how to spin bad Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-57448933278743794912008-10-14T07:21:00.000-04:002008-10-14T07:21:00.000-04:00anonymous October 13, 2008 5:10PM, A simply brilli...anonymous October 13, 2008 5:10PM, A simply brilliant idea! The Town sorely needs a groundskeeper! <BR/>I may be mistaken, but I think the last 2 town elections motivated almost 20% of registered voters to participate. It may be pathetic, but something like 3% or 5% voted the first time Mr. Spataro was elected after the fireman/selectman abruptly resigned. <BR/>It seems to me the incumbents and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-33030184673129810652008-10-13T17:10:00.000-04:002008-10-13T17:10:00.000-04:00It's about more than stepping up and running again...It's about more than stepping up and running against these clowns. Look at what happened during the recall election? Greg Stevens was one of the best candidates in that election, and yet, all of the board members that everyone is complaining about were voted right back into office. Including Mimi, who is a very nice lady, but should NEVER have made it onto the board.<BR/><BR/>How did we waste Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-62283895335229291842008-10-13T07:07:00.000-04:002008-10-13T07:07:00.000-04:00anon October 12, 2008 7:53 PM, that's an interesti...anon October 12, 2008 7:53 PM, that's an interesting comment considering that Mrs. Brunelle admits to knowing little about computers but always defends her husband's position, even when nothing she says makes any sense. <BR/>Her contribution on the BOS only seems to be what she remembers, even if it's sometimes wrong, but no one is listening.<BR/>Isn't there one person on the BOS who earns his Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-54877412440395221142008-10-12T22:22:00.000-04:002008-10-12T22:22:00.000-04:00I believe that Mr Bond has not and does not act in...I believe that Mr Bond has not and does not act in the best interest of Middleboro. I believe he has done more damage to our town than anything in my lifetime.<BR/><BR/>Much damage has been done. Our goal now should be to defeat this egomaniac. <BR/><BR/>We need ONE candidate who will oppose him and bring civility back to our town.<BR/> <BR/>Are you out there?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-16597137455850664452008-10-12T19:53:00.000-04:002008-10-12T19:53:00.000-04:00We s/b concerned that Ms. Brunelle does not recuse...We s/b concerned that Ms. Brunelle does not recuse herself from IT issues and goes so far as patting her husband on the back. Ms. Duphilly must recuse herself from all Fire Dept. issues especially the upcoming hiring of a new Fire Chief. The new chief will be her husband's new boss!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-74144778071416049452008-10-10T23:46:00.000-04:002008-10-10T23:46:00.000-04:00The theroy of Six Degree's of Seperation is quite ...The theroy of Six Degree's of Seperation is quite fitting in this situation. I have no idea if Adam is a plant or not, but I do know that the application will never be approved as it was submitted. It <I>is</I> riddled with holes! I do think it is important for all of us who don't want a casino in our community to know who we are dealing with, and why. Great job Gladys, you took public carverchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240111123719145882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-37105557767286276922008-10-10T19:02:00.000-04:002008-10-10T19:02:00.000-04:00Anonymous October 10, 2008 5:19 PMThere are severa...Anonymous October 10, 2008 5:19 PM<BR/>There are several articles on the Special Town Meeting for 10/20 that are for our illustrious IT Department. That's the Department responsible for what is laughingly called the Town's Web Site. Now's the time to ask questions to get the web site corrected. The IT Director refused an offer to create a town web site for FREE -- ZIPPO to the Town! There was Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-62519257546353129362008-10-10T17:19:00.000-04:002008-10-10T17:19:00.000-04:00Hurray for another well spoken "right on the ...Hurray for another well spoken "right on the money" commenter!! <BR/> Yes,we need to be more vocal at the Town Meetings, don't let the Board of Selectmen intimidate us!! A voice is a gift. It should be cherished and used!! In case you have forgotten, they are suppose to be representing the town, we are the town. <BR/><BR/>When it's time for money being spent & where to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-10208759182608198932008-10-10T01:04:00.000-04:002008-10-10T01:04:00.000-04:00Anonymous October 9, 2008 8:01 AM,A hearty welcome...Anonymous October 9, 2008 8:01 AM,<BR/>A hearty welcome! You are so right! We need people who watch, read, listen, vote and get involved. At the 10/20 Special Town Meeting, I hope you're there asking questions and voting. And I hope you bring a friend, a neighbor, and encourage others.<BR/>We need to change the mindset. And we will only do that if you 'newbies' attend town meeting. (And I mean 'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-1034150882712982182008-10-09T18:17:00.000-04:002008-10-09T18:17:00.000-04:00Dear Anon. 6:03, Thanks for the kind words!As to y...Dear Anon. 6:03, <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the kind words!<BR/><BR/>As to your welcome insights - following Mashpee Wampanoag chairman Glenn Marshall's exposure as a rapist and pathological liar, this <A HREF="http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071021/NEWS/710210355/-1/SPECIAL05" REL="nofollow">October 2007 story,</A> from the Cape Cod Times revealed that state Rep. Paul Gladys Kravitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741576874114564124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-83445978455015538502008-10-09T14:13:00.000-04:002008-10-09T14:13:00.000-04:00Many times reader, first time commenter. Thank yo...Many times reader, first time commenter. Thank you Gladys for so many entertaining, educational, fact finding, food for thought, blogs!<BR/><BR/>I'm finally, (got the nerve), writing to mention one thing that I read from another commenter with much surprise! I heard from a Bond supporter, (one of few), this same name, a Stephen J. Graham, who we should be watching, why?? From everything I have Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-81843481675491050892008-10-09T11:54:00.000-04:002008-10-09T11:54:00.000-04:00Gladys,great work! Adam Daaaahhling-LOL!I have lon...Gladys,great work! Adam Daaaahhling-LOL!<BR/>I have long suspected he is a plant for the investers.In any case,I too believe he will leave Middleboro as soon it is clear the casino won't be built.AND YEAH-I just don't like the guy and his supercilious manner 'KNOW THIS...THE DAYS OF MIDDLEBORO'S INNOCENCE ARE OVER' Who talks like that?Sounding like a ancient roman senator.Go back to the shadow,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-56255144516369559712008-10-09T10:44:00.000-04:002008-10-09T10:44:00.000-04:00To Anon 4:56 on 10/8I loved your post; well said! ...To Anon 4:56 on 10/8<BR/><BR/>I loved your post; well said! However, I fear that in the wake of your comment, there are many who may be scrambling for thier dictionaries (I believe them to be from the pro side of the issue). It will be a wasted effort, because the meaning of the words won't help them with the concept.<BR/><BR/>To Anon 8:01 on 10/9<BR/><BR/>After reading your comment, nothing Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-55721094469475270912008-10-09T09:07:00.000-04:002008-10-09T09:07:00.000-04:00True, there were other players, but I think that B...True, there were other players, but I think that Bond's actions during and since the casino debacle haven't helped his image. <BR/><BR/>Casino opponents were 'braying donkeys' not folks concerned about their town. Using the stage as his personal pulpit. Taking professional 'credit' for ushering in a casino era. Saying that people were idiots if they didn't vote for the agreement. His blog andGladys Kravitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741576874114564124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-81758388640862650402008-10-09T08:01:00.000-04:002008-10-09T08:01:00.000-04:00Dear Gladys,Have lived in Middleboro only seven yr...Dear Gladys,<BR/>Have lived in Middleboro only seven yrs. I have watched, and read, all things pertaining to my new hometown, (also, have voted for the last seven yrs.). One thing that is very apparent, for the last almost two yrs. you have chipped away at Mr. Bond. It looks like you have finally hit the core. <BR/>Personally, I did not have any suspicions of Mr. Bond being a plant, personally, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-80771865785058482422008-10-08T23:11:00.000-04:002008-10-08T23:11:00.000-04:00Anonymous October 8, 2008 12:51 PM, not sure he ev...Anonymous October 8, 2008 12:51 PM, not sure he ever did what he claims in NYC. Seems like a 3rd rate hack who is now a small town opportunist that voter apathy allowed to take charge. There are others more instrumental in this matter who stood to gain that are being ingnored.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-75385590283310762532008-10-08T16:56:00.000-04:002008-10-08T16:56:00.000-04:00anon 12:39 PM, your 'useful idiot' hypothesis is s...anon 12:39 PM, your 'useful idiot' hypothesis is sensible and appropriately fits the profile of the town. There is a vocal electorate that is parochial in its world views, poorly educated and gullible, a large union presence in the area that is easily led and refuses to question its leadership that are well paid by investors and a larger population that remain disengaged.<BR/>Add that to the 'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-90574826284739804842008-10-08T15:14:00.000-04:002008-10-08T15:14:00.000-04:00Gladys, showing courage and determination again!!A...Gladys, showing courage and determination again!!<BR/><BR/>Ahhh, now the equation of the Bond's being here fits!!<BR/> Don't talk to Adam, talk to New York or Michigan people!! Good analogies Gladys, you certainly hit a nerve for Mr. Bond to feel it neccessary to respond. Wait for his Thursday radio show, see if he shoots himself in the foot. Is he taking lessons from Shaun Hendircks????<BR/><Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-76138673573856965932008-10-08T12:51:00.000-04:002008-10-08T12:51:00.000-04:00Can a lawyer who last practiced in NYC have a thri...Can a lawyer who last practiced in NYC have a thriving and productive practice in Middleboro? His revolving door must be spinning with clients flying in and out of his office.<BR/><BR/>Oh,I forgot he does business out of state.<BR/><BR/>What is the other business he consults for or is the corporate attorney for? <BR/><BR/>Ah, a business in Ann Arbor MICHIGAN!!<BR/><BR/>A business which is ownedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-37805007134811707182008-10-08T12:39:00.000-04:002008-10-08T12:39:00.000-04:00Great blog, Gladys.IMHO, I never thought that Mr. ...Great blog, Gladys.<BR/>IMHO, I never thought that Mr. Bond was a plant for the developers. <BR/><BR/>It’s known that casino developers will identify the best community for a casino and approach the local elected officials without any publicity or fanfare (in order to minimize public resistance). When they meet with these officials, they are essentially identifying their “useful idiots”. It’s Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-85207640066278091682008-10-08T08:00:00.000-04:002008-10-08T08:00:00.000-04:00The tribe and those hovering sure seems ethically ...The tribe and those hovering sure seems ethically challenged and that $15 million has never been explained. Do you think they sent 1099s to all the paid out of town union thugs who waved signs, yelled 'Indian Lover' in the town hall, collected signatures in front of the post office, made insulting phone calls?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-30912079973818156942008-10-07T23:09:00.000-04:002008-10-07T23:09:00.000-04:00Recently I blogged about the indictment of Ring - ...Recently I <A HREF="http://bellicose-bumpkin.blogspot.com/2008/09/wampanoag-lobbyist-indicted.html" REL="nofollow">blogged</A> about the indictment of Ring - a lobbyist who worked on Team Abramhoff, who has been connected with the Mashpee for a number of years.<BR/><BR/>While investigating Ring's trail, I came across a Stephen J. Graham, who appears to be an "unpaid" lobbyist registered on behalfMark Belangerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08377845343337691704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-27977927765494191192008-10-07T22:57:00.000-04:002008-10-07T22:57:00.000-04:00Ahh...[insert long sigh] ... there's still a grand...Ahh...[insert long sigh] ... there's still a grand jury investigating the Abramoff stuff after all this time. This could be years in the making before the little men fold to avoid jail time. There's too much $$ to keep casino gambling clean and they've proven it time and time again. What settles out promises to be interesting so stay tuned for surprises. How come Wayne Perkins empathically said Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com