tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post7529836837315118584..comments2023-06-14T06:23:18.998-04:00Comments on Gladys Kravitz: Postcards from the Sovereign State of DenialUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-35593328456273678052009-03-13T09:31:00.000-04:002009-03-13T09:31:00.000-04:00Anon 1:41 amWhat a bunch of morons.If they were si...Anon 1:41 am<BR/><BR/>What a bunch of morons.<BR/><BR/>If they were sitting in a room and someone turned off all the lights, they'd probably wait for someone to tell them its dark.<BR/><BR/>And it doesn't stop with the BoS. The RAC is going to keep going with thier casino plans until someone tells them to stop. Apparently, it needs to be someone other than the highest court in the land.<BR/><BRAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-72990495966441441632009-03-13T01:41:00.000-04:002009-03-13T01:41:00.000-04:00Dear Aunt Gladys,We attended this evening's Middle...Dear Aunt Gladys,<BR/><BR/>We attended this evening's Middleboro Candidates' Night and are confused.<BR/><BR/>Maybe you could explain.<BR/><BR/>We printed Carcieri v Salazar like responsible citizens. We read the entire decision and discussed it to ensure our accurate comprehension.<BR/><BR/>To us, the Mashpee Wampanoag Mega Middleboro Casino is DEAD. <BR/><BR/>DEAD like the poor parrot.<BR/><BR/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-32199473331390167752009-03-12T07:38:00.000-04:002009-03-12T07:38:00.000-04:00Dear Anon. 11:18,What a nice comment to wake up to...Dear Anon. 11:18,<BR/><BR/>What a nice comment to wake up to! Thanks to all the folks who kept reading us - it kept us going during darker days.<BR/><BR/>Don't worry, we'll be here for awhile. There's still a fight at the Statehouse.<BR/><BR/>Because if I've learned anything it's how bad slots and casinos are for <I>everyone</I> - so how could I quit now?Gladys Kravitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741576874114564124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-51306030266799033662009-03-11T23:18:00.000-04:002009-03-11T23:18:00.000-04:00From the bottom of my heart, a very special thanks...From the bottom of my heart, a very special thanks to all those bloggers who endured the attacks from the stupid and uninformed to continue to speak out. <BR/><BR/>You spoke out with the facts.<BR/><BR/>Those who are fighting the expansion of other casinos or racinos or slot parlors across the country need to have your courage!<BR/><BR/>You were always there for us, in spite of the attacks from Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-6634180984099295252009-03-11T20:51:00.000-04:002009-03-11T20:51:00.000-04:00It would seem from outward appearances that the Mb...It would seem from outward appearances that the Mboro BOS focused solely on the shiney sheckles arriving from their Precinct St folly, AKA Jack Healey's Fuzzy Math Bailout, to the exclusion of sound fiscal policy. After Wayne Perkins negotiated 36% pay raises in excess of ANY comparable town, minimum manning and all of the other bennies, what choice was there? <BR/><BR/>There have been no Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-55822432345669194542009-03-11T20:49:00.000-04:002009-03-11T20:49:00.000-04:00Yes, slots are now our biggest problem, but HURRAY...Yes, slots are now our biggest problem, but HURRAY, NO CASINO in my hometown. I have to be happy, I have to celebrate this long hard road we have been on for so long, well not as long as some others but it seemed longer than the two yrs. <BR/>GOD BLESS all you anti's for keeping strong and never wavering in your commitment to keep at least Middleboro free from excess crime, traffic, and all theAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-21342850814139246502009-03-11T13:31:00.000-04:002009-03-11T13:31:00.000-04:00Let's not pretend the story is over.Middleboro's p...Let's not pretend the story is over.<BR/><BR/>Middleboro's part of the story may be ALMOST over before we see some indictments, let's not abandoned the rest of the state.<BR/><BR/>Slots on every corner?<BR/><BR/>Only if Cahill has his way!<BR/><BR/>As much as having a casino forced onto Middleboro and surrounding towns with no input and no consideration of the impacts mobilized many to write Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-85345692077909297362009-03-11T09:10:00.000-04:002009-03-11T09:10:00.000-04:00Great as always Gladys! Anon 9:13, I am picturing...Great as always Gladys!<BR/><BR/> Anon 9:13, I am picturing the infamous "Turd Polisher" from NYC in a orange jup suit, smoking a butt, hanging on to the back of the casino garbage truck as it heads down the road into the sunset. <BR/><BR/>"I coulda been a contender" are the last lines of the movie.<BR/><BR/>Thank god this story is just about over! Who gets the book rights?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-62140311373510887902009-03-11T06:26:00.000-04:002009-03-11T06:26:00.000-04:00Just like the penguin on the telly.Intercourse the...Just like the penguin on the telly.<BR/><BR/>Intercourse the bloody casino!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-23904256111312730892009-03-10T20:38:00.000-04:002009-03-10T20:38:00.000-04:00Thanks for the cogent synopsis.Great job,Gladys.Thanks for the cogent synopsis.Great job,Gladys.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-18587625467155967912009-03-10T19:06:00.000-04:002009-03-10T19:06:00.000-04:00The Tribe and the BOS must be Bernie Madoff's last...The Tribe and the BOS must be Bernie Madoff's last clients.Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13812605123646682115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-38750965434861378612009-03-10T17:47:00.000-04:002009-03-10T17:47:00.000-04:00It's resting!It's stunned!It's tired, and shagged ...It's resting!<BR/><BR/>It's stunned!<BR/><BR/>It's tired, and shagged out after a long score.<BR/><BR/>'Want a slug?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-75041340375030955152009-03-10T17:33:00.000-04:002009-03-10T17:33:00.000-04:00Nocasino,5 members of that board sat like bobblehe...Nocasino,<BR/><BR/>5 members of that board sat like bobbleheads and nodded their consent. That includes Pat Rogers who was spineless in protest.<BR/><BR/>Let's not blame one sole cheerleader.<BR/><BR/>Did anyone put a stamp on the letter?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-53469269993369967742009-03-10T13:08:00.000-04:002009-03-10T13:08:00.000-04:00Exactly.It's a dead parrot.(Norwegian Blue. Beaut...Exactly.<BR/><BR/>It's a dead parrot.<BR/><BR/><I>(Norwegian Blue. Beautiful plumage...)</I><BR/><BR/>It's not coming back to life.<BR/><BR/><I>(This is an EX-parrot.)</I><BR/><BR/>No LIT. No casino.<BR/><BR/><I>(If you hadn't nailed it to the perch, it would be pushing up the daisies.)</I><BR/><BR/>And at this point, former players, attorneys, and members of the Tribe who pretend it's not are Gladys Kravitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741576874114564124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-11048865959119127782009-03-10T12:39:00.000-04:002009-03-10T12:39:00.000-04:00Sorry but I believe it is OVER.Carcieri prevents L...Sorry but I believe it is <B>OVER</B>.<BR/>Carcieri prevents LIT. LIT saves both Mashpee and Middleboro.<BR/>If the investors couldn't make it at Twin Rivers, they're toast anyway. <BR/>The business plan should be loads of chuckles starting off with the<BR/>infrastructure improvements, the extra cops and ambulance for Mboro and the $7 million the day the door opens. <BR/>Not to mention they won'tAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-81225500501974398192009-03-10T10:54:00.000-04:002009-03-10T10:54:00.000-04:00Clyde Barrow could say: "Poop is purple" and make ...Clyde Barrow could say: "Poop is purple" and make it sound believeable. Another classic article,another classic blog. Give it up Mashpees, and take the millions you'd get from the Feds without a casino. It's very close to being over.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-53461337663289307752009-03-10T09:37:00.000-04:002009-03-10T09:37:00.000-04:00Note to Mr. Rogers - "Common business pratice" wou...Note to Mr. Rogers - "Common business pratice" would be not to sign a billion dollar deal with a group of investors before investigationg all possible impacts.<BR/><BR/>Last nights BOS meeting was a classic. "We sent a letter??" <BR/>"Who's got the tape?" Nuk nuk nuk.Nocasinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09883402555641697096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-89465363089510938912009-03-10T09:13:00.000-04:002009-03-10T09:13:00.000-04:00Last in line, the parade finally ends signaled by ...Last in line, the parade finally ends signaled by the ambulance which is followed by the garbage truck sweeping up the litter, empty cans, half eaten cold, dried up fried chicken and pro casino lawn signs.<BR/><BR/>I have never been so happy to see a garbage truck...happy to see it sweeping up the casino garbage.<BR/><BR/>Hey, is that Gladys driving the truck away to the dump???<BR/><BR/>Wait a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7250208778577584358.post-223592492412417892009-03-10T09:09:00.000-04:002009-03-10T09:09:00.000-04:00Wacky weed must be available in Mashpee. I read th...Wacky weed must be available in Mashpee. I read that article and it made me wonder if they shouldn't read the IGA again. How's about the few hundred million for road improvements first? Or that little matter of Class III gaming not being legal? Or that their RI investors may file bankruptcy? Business plan, my arse! Reading lessons are in order. Good job, Gladys!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com