I can't believe you published that letter from Joseph. He's entitled to his opinions, but for you to publish what can only be described as a hateful, bigoted rant portraying women, minorities, non-Christians and the LGBT community as evil "misfits and deviants" is just beyond me.
Misfits and deviants?!
And you use that in the headline?
I guess you'll do whatever you have to to sell papers and clicks.
I, for one, will be sad to see Cedars go. I've been going there regularly since the early 80's and have seen some of the best damn bands there over the years.
Those of you who think it's too "grimy" or "dirty" or "run-down" for your tastes, stay the hell in Boardman/Canfield and go have fun at Applebee's or some other generic chain restaurant that caters to your "refined" tastes and sensibilities. Bars like the Cedars are not intended to appeal to people like you. Just like places you frequent don't appeal to people like me. To each his own.
I hope Cedars relocates instead of shutting down completely. It would be sad indeed to lose one of the few remaining live music venues in the area -- especially one with so much history that attracts such great bands.
The only ugly I see here are the comments (and probably the commenters as well). I hope this new business does well -- they're small and won't have a huge impact on the local economy, but every job and every penny of tax revenue counts. More power to'em.
Well, the private sector isn't exactly going to pony up the funds for infrastructure repairs and expansion, though it's the private sector who'll be profiting from that government funding. Same applies to all the other products and services the government pays for but purchases from or contracts out to the private sector.
As for the "private sector is doing just fine"... yes, Obama stepped in it with that gaffe. I don't think he meant it quite the way it came out, though. The private sector *is* doing fine, in that it's not dead and is no longer in a death spiral. It's recovering -- slowly -- but recovering. Kinda like someone coming out of surgery asking the doc "how am I?" and the doc says "you're doing fine" even though the patient can't immediately jump out of bed and run a marathon. I believe Obama's policies saved our economy from death -- now it just needs time to heal and finish its recovery before it's able to really take off.
Just trying to get it off my shoe, toycannon. If some of it gets on you while I'm scraping it off, well... duck.
And yes, I'd rather have a job. The problem (for me) is that there are jobs out there for what I do, but because of my pre-existing and continuing health issues, potential employers would see their group rates jump because I would be "contaminating" their risk pool. I'd be happy to take a job without benefits, but that would raise our household income to where we'd no longer qualify for Medicaid -- so my wife and I would lose our insurance -- and for someone in my condition, that's just not an option.
8% isn't a great number, but it could have been much worse and from the numbers I've been seeing it seems to be improving -- not as quickly as we'd all like to see, but improving.
Now that the transportation bill is finally coming together, I'd expect to see a significant drop in the unemployment numbers soon.
Point taken, rustedhulk. At least I refrained from using "Repugs" or "Mittens". ;-)
It's no secret I'm a Democrat (though I have voted for Republicans here and there at the local and state levels). It's also no secret that I'm a progressive liberal, though there are some issues where I'm more in line with conservatives. But most importantly, I'm a pragmatist and a realist.
And I'm with you on the need for personal improvement. I'm also all for personal responsibility. What I'm not for is letting people hang out to dry.
By government control and dependency (and by your previous posts), I'm assuming you're referring to the ACA?
Well, I support the ACA even though I wanted it to go further to establish a single payer, universal, Medicare-for-everyone plan. But I also know that a universal plan would never fly, so we have the ACA as it stands. Both sides seem to agree on just about everything it does except how it's paid for. Everybody wants pre-existing conditions covered, every child covered (either on their parent's plan or through SCHIP), etc.... But that can only be done if everybody participates -- like Romney did in MA with a mandate. The Republicans want to throw the whole thing out and start over. Again.
From what I've read, the mandate/tax penalty would apply to only a very small percentage of people. The tax credits for buying your own coverage are paid upfront, not when you file your taxes (and the IRS will issue a refund if you didn't receive the upfront subsidy). Nobody will be sent to jail for not paying the penalty -- future tax refunds will be docked. Small businesses will receive substantial tax credits for covering their employees (who should be covered no matter what -- healthy employees are only good for business, plus it's just the right thing to do). Companies already providing benefits will be able to do so cheaper, and companies that aren't will be finally be able to provide affordable benefits their employees deserve.
I know in my case, I was uninsured for the better part of my adult life, so the only time I went for care was in an emergency. Since the problems I now have weren't detected early and treated while still manageable -- which they would have been if I had affordable access to healthcare -- I'm now basically unemployable due to health issues.
With ACA, I could go back to work and would either continue to be eligible for Medicaid (since the income threshold would be raised) or would receive coverage from my employer, regardless of the mess my health is in. Without it, I'm essentially locked out of the workforce. And I like working.
And as much as I'd like to ask Obama or Romney to give me a check for my vote (cash would be better, I'd think), I'd rather have a job and health benefits and to me Obama is the one fighting for both.
Me as the "resident philosopher"? Why, thank you! Philosophers do tend to spend a lot of time thinking about things and using logic to come to conclusions. Unlike many here.
As for me saying before that I don't know why I come here... true. But I come to Vindy.com to read the local news -- not your blather. It's just that sometimes I accidentally scroll too far down the page and end up reading a comment or two (kinda like stepping in a pile of dog crap while enjoying a walk through Mill Creek Park). Most of the time I just shake my head and say "eh... to each his own". But then there are days when I'm just fed up with all the chest-thumping from people on both sides who are so entrenched in their beliefs that there's no room for debate -- "you're either with us, or you're not a 'real' American".
I'm more than willing to listen to and consider what Republicans have to say -- if they actually bring real ideas to the table and aren't foaming at the mouth when they share them. I'm not stupid enough to think that the only good ideas come from Democrats. But when you come across as a rabid wingnut... sorry... you may have the best idea in the world, but I'm not going to hear it because I generally ignore the rants of the deluded.
Well, jojuggie. I really don't give a crap what imaginary friend you believe in. That's your business and has nothing to do with the business of government -- especially a secular government that holds NO religion above another (at least on paper).
You and your closed-minded buddies may dominate the Vindy comment section (probably because reasonable people get turned off by ill-informed idiots who can't seem to back up their positions without resorting to childish name-calling or making wild claims based on internet rumors or party-supplied unchecked "facts" without anything to back them up), but thankfully there aren't enough of you and your kind to make a difference at the polls. You know... where it matters.
I hope you and your friends have a great time blowing smoke up each others' asses (you may want to pull your heads out of your own asses first, though).
I've got better things to do than argue with a bucket of rocks.
Why do I even bother reading the comments here? Just the same old airbags with the same old tired name-calling, insults and right-wing "talking points". It's fools like you (and your counterparts on the left) that are the reason there is no chance for civil discourse, compromise or even the remotest chance of ever getting anything accomplished in a bipartisan manner.
Take a look around your homes and figure up how many thousands of dollars of Chinese-made goods you own. Take a look at your investments and see how much of those investments end up going into overseas production of goods that are then imported to the U.S. -- or exported to places U.S. made goods *used* to get exported (back when we actually *made* stuff).
The economy (for those not in the "1%") has been more-or-less stagnant since 1973, yet corporate profits have grown astronomically. How many Republicans have been in charge since then? Hmmm... Nixon, Ford, Reagan, Reagan, Bush, Bush II, Bush II.
Go ahead and vote for Romney. The only "trickling down" you're gonna get from him and his party's "solutions" are them peeing on your shoes and telling you it's raining.
It's been too long since I've been to the Dawn and this story has me thinking it's time to remedy that -- and soon! Every meal I've ever had there was delicious and the service was exceptional. My favorite dish there -- and I know this isn't what they're famous for and will make most people go "ewww!" (and think I'm nuts) -- is their liver and onions.
Misfits and deviants who voted for Obama will rue the day
Hey Vindy...
I can't believe you published that letter from Joseph. He's entitled to his opinions, but for you to publish what can only be described as a hateful, bigoted rant portraying women, minorities, non-Christians and the LGBT community as evil "misfits and deviants" is just beyond me.
Misfits and deviants?!
And you use that in the headline?
I guess you'll do whatever you have to to sell papers and clicks.
December 15, 2012 at 5:32 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Cedars Lounge to close; new building owner is forcing the issue
I, for one, will be sad to see Cedars go. I've been going there regularly since the early 80's and have seen some of the best damn bands there over the years.
Those of you who think it's too "grimy" or "dirty" or "run-down" for your tastes, stay the hell in Boardman/Canfield and go have fun at Applebee's or some other generic chain restaurant that caters to your "refined" tastes and sensibilities. Bars like the Cedars are not intended to appeal to people like you. Just like places you frequent don't appeal to people like me. To each his own.
I hope Cedars relocates instead of shutting down completely. It would be sad indeed to lose one of the few remaining live music venues in the area -- especially one with so much history that attracts such great bands.
December 8, 2012 at 1:27 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Boardman to take a break from OK’ing vendors
The only ugly I see here are the comments (and probably the commenters as well). I hope this new business does well -- they're small and won't have a huge impact on the local economy, but every job and every penny of tax revenue counts. More power to'em.
July 14, 2012 at 2:55 p.m. permalink suggest removal
President Obama expected to make campaign stop in Mahoning County
Well, the private sector isn't exactly going to pony up the funds for infrastructure repairs and expansion, though it's the private sector who'll be profiting from that government funding. Same applies to all the other products and services the government pays for but purchases from or contracts out to the private sector.
As for the "private sector is doing just fine"... yes, Obama stepped in it with that gaffe. I don't think he meant it quite the way it came out, though. The private sector *is* doing fine, in that it's not dead and is no longer in a death spiral. It's recovering -- slowly -- but recovering. Kinda like someone coming out of surgery asking the doc "how am I?" and the doc says "you're doing fine" even though the patient can't immediately jump out of bed and run a marathon. I believe Obama's policies saved our economy from death -- now it just needs time to heal and finish its recovery before it's able to really take off.
July 5, 2012 at 1:26 p.m. permalink suggest removal
President Obama expected to make campaign stop in Mahoning County
Just trying to get it off my shoe, toycannon. If some of it gets on you while I'm scraping it off, well... duck.
And yes, I'd rather have a job. The problem (for me) is that there are jobs out there for what I do, but because of my pre-existing and continuing health issues, potential employers would see their group rates jump because I would be "contaminating" their risk pool. I'd be happy to take a job without benefits, but that would raise our household income to where we'd no longer qualify for Medicaid -- so my wife and I would lose our insurance -- and for someone in my condition, that's just not an option.
8% isn't a great number, but it could have been much worse and from the numbers I've been seeing it seems to be improving -- not as quickly as we'd all like to see, but improving.
Now that the transportation bill is finally coming together, I'd expect to see a significant drop in the unemployment numbers soon.
July 5, 2012 at 12:17 p.m. permalink suggest removal
President Obama expected to make campaign stop in Mahoning County
Point taken, rustedhulk. At least I refrained from using "Repugs" or "Mittens". ;-)
It's no secret I'm a Democrat (though I have voted for Republicans here and there at the local and state levels). It's also no secret that I'm a progressive liberal, though there are some issues where I'm more in line with conservatives. But most importantly, I'm a pragmatist and a realist.
And I'm with you on the need for personal improvement. I'm also all for personal responsibility. What I'm not for is letting people hang out to dry.
By government control and dependency (and by your previous posts), I'm assuming you're referring to the ACA?
Well, I support the ACA even though I wanted it to go further to establish a single payer, universal, Medicare-for-everyone plan. But I also know that a universal plan would never fly, so we have the ACA as it stands. Both sides seem to agree on just about everything it does except how it's paid for. Everybody wants pre-existing conditions covered, every child covered (either on their parent's plan or through SCHIP), etc.... But that can only be done if everybody participates -- like Romney did in MA with a mandate. The Republicans want to throw the whole thing out and start over. Again.
From what I've read, the mandate/tax penalty would apply to only a very small percentage of people. The tax credits for buying your own coverage are paid upfront, not when you file your taxes (and the IRS will issue a refund if you didn't receive the upfront subsidy). Nobody will be sent to jail for not paying the penalty -- future tax refunds will be docked. Small businesses will receive substantial tax credits for covering their employees (who should be covered no matter what -- healthy employees are only good for business, plus it's just the right thing to do). Companies already providing benefits will be able to do so cheaper, and companies that aren't will be finally be able to provide affordable benefits their employees deserve.
I know in my case, I was uninsured for the better part of my adult life, so the only time I went for care was in an emergency. Since the problems I now have weren't detected early and treated while still manageable -- which they would have been if I had affordable access to healthcare -- I'm now basically unemployable due to health issues.
With ACA, I could go back to work and would either continue to be eligible for Medicaid (since the income threshold would be raised) or would receive coverage from my employer, regardless of the mess my health is in. Without it, I'm essentially locked out of the workforce. And I like working.
And as much as I'd like to ask Obama or Romney to give me a check for my vote (cash would be better, I'd think), I'd rather have a job and health benefits and to me Obama is the one fighting for both.
July 5, 2012 at 9:02 a.m. permalink suggest removal
President Obama expected to make campaign stop in Mahoning County
Me as the "resident philosopher"? Why, thank you! Philosophers do tend to spend a lot of time thinking about things and using logic to come to conclusions. Unlike many here.
As for me saying before that I don't know why I come here... true. But I come to Vindy.com to read the local news -- not your blather. It's just that sometimes I accidentally scroll too far down the page and end up reading a comment or two (kinda like stepping in a pile of dog crap while enjoying a walk through Mill Creek Park). Most of the time I just shake my head and say "eh... to each his own". But then there are days when I'm just fed up with all the chest-thumping from people on both sides who are so entrenched in their beliefs that there's no room for debate -- "you're either with us, or you're not a 'real' American".
I'm more than willing to listen to and consider what Republicans have to say -- if they actually bring real ideas to the table and aren't foaming at the mouth when they share them. I'm not stupid enough to think that the only good ideas come from Democrats. But when you come across as a rabid wingnut... sorry... you may have the best idea in the world, but I'm not going to hear it because I generally ignore the rants of the deluded.
There... the meanie has spoken.
July 4, 2012 at 5:19 a.m. permalink suggest removal
President Obama expected to make campaign stop in Mahoning County
Well, jojuggie. I really don't give a crap what imaginary friend you believe in. That's your business and has nothing to do with the business of government -- especially a secular government that holds NO religion above another (at least on paper).
You and your closed-minded buddies may dominate the Vindy comment section (probably because reasonable people get turned off by ill-informed idiots who can't seem to back up their positions without resorting to childish name-calling or making wild claims based on internet rumors or party-supplied unchecked "facts" without anything to back them up), but thankfully there aren't enough of you and your kind to make a difference at the polls. You know... where it matters.
I hope you and your friends have a great time blowing smoke up each others' asses (you may want to pull your heads out of your own asses first, though).
I've got better things to do than argue with a bucket of rocks.
July 3, 2012 at 5:02 p.m. permalink suggest removal
President Obama expected to make campaign stop in Mahoning County
Why do I even bother reading the comments here? Just the same old airbags with the same old tired name-calling, insults and right-wing "talking points". It's fools like you (and your counterparts on the left) that are the reason there is no chance for civil discourse, compromise or even the remotest chance of ever getting anything accomplished in a bipartisan manner.
Take a look around your homes and figure up how many thousands of dollars of Chinese-made goods you own. Take a look at your investments and see how much of those investments end up going into overseas production of goods that are then imported to the U.S. -- or exported to places U.S. made goods *used* to get exported (back when we actually *made* stuff).
The economy (for those not in the "1%") has been more-or-less stagnant since 1973, yet corporate profits have grown astronomically. How many Republicans have been in charge since then? Hmmm... Nixon, Ford, Reagan, Reagan, Bush, Bush II, Bush II.
Go ahead and vote for Romney. The only "trickling down" you're gonna get from him and his party's "solutions" are them peeing on your shoes and telling you it's raining.
July 3, 2012 at 1:18 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Golden Dawn still glitters on the North Side
It's been too long since I've been to the Dawn and this story has me thinking it's time to remedy that -- and soon! Every meal I've ever had there was delicious and the service was exceptional. My favorite dish there -- and I know this isn't what they're famous for and will make most people go "ewww!" (and think I'm nuts) -- is their liver and onions.
April 29, 2012 at 8:32 a.m. permalink suggest removal