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Our media-loving governor found yet another way to garner national attention during the COVID-19 pandemic. He now is bribing Ohioans with millions of dollars in cash and scholarships to receive a Food and Drug Administration-unapproved, emergency use authorization vaccine. At least he’s not giving away free beer and marijuana like officials in Washington, D.C., and the state of New York!
Boardman
The national liberal media disbanded its fact- checking / lie detector squad prematurely. Joe Biden last week dishonestly claimed his administration “created” 1.5 million jobs since taking office. Created? Who is he kidding? People returned to these jobs following COVID-19 layoffs. He actually is several thousand jobs in the hole due to the Keystone pipeline shutdown. He must think Americans are stupid to believe that. But wait, he knows they are stupid because 80 million voted to elect him.
Canfield
I am following the forensic 2020 audit in Maricopa County, Arizona. So far, auditors revealed missing ballots, unfolded ballots supposedly mailed in, ballots filled in by printer ink versus a pen, complete voter data banks deleted and refusal to hand over subpoenaed voting machines and routers. The Arizona voting board is blocking the audit, defying court orders and fighting every way. Question is why? Those that shout the loudest usually have the most to hide!
Youngstown
If someone whines long enough, a pack of unskilled, disrespectful, incompetent “auditors” without portfolio will demand an opportunity to invent enough votes to placate the whiner, whom they fear. The only other thing to be learned from the debacle in Maricopa County, Arizona, is a once vibrant, important party is rapidly circling the drain.
Canfield
I have two suggestions for projects to be funded with American Recovery Act funds for the city of Youngstown:
1. The city is under a consent decree with the Environmental Protection Agency to decouple the storm sewers from the sanitary sewers to prevent, or at least seriously limit, combined sewer overflow. Why not begin now on what is certain to be a very expensive undertaking.
2. The city has taken ownership of McKelvey Lake. The use of stimulus funds to make improvements necessary to open the lake for recreational use would improve quality of life and serve as an indirect economic boost for the city.
Youngstown
Please, people, realize a few things — We now import oil instead of exporting it thanks to our stopping drilling; we are controlled since China controls computer chips; and they also control our lithium supplies, which could mean no batteries. Hello, what if there is a conflict?
Canfield
Well, well, I see another shootout in Youngstown by some of its “upstanding” citizens has occurred. I am quite sure no Black Lives Matter protesters will show up waving signs calling for justice. Has anyone given the thought the black community is blaming law enforcement for its failures as a community and is not looking within? Just read The Vindicator, and keep score on “who is killing who,” and the light will come on.
Canfield
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Youngstown schools CEO Justin Jennings supplanted the term “students” with “scholars,” obviously to raise esteem. But calling all students scholars is an affront to those truly ranking in the highest percentile. I, by no means, was a “scholar.” The inference would have been laughable. Also, I believe city schools are long on money and short on discipline or respect for authority. A two-parent household for a “scholar” is ideal, but even a strong one-parent abode could do the trick.
Hubbard
Congratulations to former Youngstown Phantoms hockey players, some currently battling in NHL playoffs, namely Kyle Connor (Jets), Scott Mayfield (Islanders) and Ryan Lomberg (Panthers). It was great having them here in town. They became part of the community while perfecting their skills on ice. It’s a joy to follow their careers while striving to get their names on the Stanley Cup. I wish they (and others) received more local attention.
Austintown
When 2006 sewer petitions were signed in west Hubbard Township, Gary Newbrough predicted two years to get sewers. It was delayed until 2020. Now it’s 2030. Public officials work for taxpayers; they need to do their jobs in a timely manner. We are living with open ditches filled with septic effluent overflowing from houses with no leach fields. This is a public health issue that must be funded and completed quickly.
Hubbard
Some people argue police shootings of minorities are because minorities don’t follow orders. That’s not the norm. It’s because some officers target and escalate contacts with minorities. Fellow officers don’t stop them or turn them in. When they are reported, prosecutors don’t punish them for killing or harming minorities. This creates conflict between the two groups. They become afraid of each other, and it snowballs. Everyone needs to learn to de-escalate, and bad officers must be held accountable.
Campbell
Our government has video and has seen objects in the sky for decades that they can’t explain: UFOs. These objects are far superior to anything from this planet. When asked why UFOs don’t communicate with us, one expert replied, do you talk to the animals at the zoo?
Boardman
Liz Cheney spoke the truth, but there’s no proof Kevin McCarthy ever heard it. So he tells new lies and supports the guy who shoved his party in it. Who lost the big White House, the bigger House and Senate? Kev, your great White Hope’s been rope-a-doped; his tweets, poor policies, and hunches are naught but hot and empty air, no way they’re counter punches.
Canfield
It’s obvious to me the Biden administration and its supporters want to tear down and destroy American institutions that made this country great. If they succeed, they’ll create and control their own culture, giving them even more power. It’s up to all Americans to debate and send messages to this administration that we don’t want these radical changes. Bottom line is Democrats want power and total control.
Boardman
Any Democrats who voted for Joe Biden have buyers remorse yet? Equality act, COVID-19 relief and infrastructure bills for a price tag of well over $ 7 trillion, for starters. About 10 percent goes toward the bills; the rest for pet projects called pork. There is more pork in these bills than a pen of pigs. Meanwhile, the border is wide open, and countless illegals are coming in.
Girard
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It’s good to read that some of my property tax from the ABC water district that Austintown doesn’t collect goes to fix a water problem in Canfield.
Boardman
If I were a Poland resident, I would be concerned with decisions the current board and interim superintendent are making regarding Poland school buildings. A few years ago they said the middle school and McKinley were in despicable condition and needed to be replaced. Now they use them and plan to demolish North Elementary. Dobbins (which they changed their mind about demolishing) and North are the two newest, air-conditioned, schools in the system.
Canfield
I’m confused. There is a lady who is a very vocal opponent of extending the bike trail. She claims that the trail would divide her farm and that of her neighbors and make large parts inaccessible. What did they do during the 100 or so years that the railroad ran through their property?
Canfield
Regarding James Dunlap’s recent letter, the Jan. 6 “disturbance” was definitely an insurrection. Those people admitted they wanted to kill Vice President Pence, Sen. Schumer and Speaker Pelosi. They raged through the Capitol, destroying and looting everything in their path. They went there specifically to overthrow the government. Radicals who looted last summer were not liberals. They were paid looters unrelated to peaceful protests. They used the protests to inflict damage where ever they could.
Youngstown
To two recent sound offs from Hubbard, if you give former President Trump credit for Warp Speed, then you must give him blame for the nearly 600,000 American deaths from COVID-19 — the same COVID-19 that he told us was going to just disappear on its own! Trump failed us. But that’s what happens when you elect a game show host as president!
Leetonia
It’s time for Americans to stand up and support outstanding, courageous men and women in law enforcement. They put their lives on the line for us every day. Unfortunately, Democrats, mainstream media and their allies attempt to vilify them with false narratives; 99 percent of law enforcement do their jobs with integrity and honor. Do Americans have the intestinal fortitude to stand up and be heard against radicals wanting to destroy organizations that made this country great?
Boardman
Liz Cheney spoke the truth to a nearly empty House because all the willfully ignorant fled in fear of catching honesty. Her truthful assertion that Joe Biden won a free, fair election reveals to me she has greater integrity than all the GOPs “leadership” and more testosterone in her purse than exists in most of the suits of her party.
Canfield
When I read letters stating the 2020 election was fair and legal, I wonder where these individuals were living. If there are more votes than registered voters, something is wrong. Battleground states were especially fraudulent in results and timing. The pandemic and mail-in ballots were the biggest joke in history. Our only hope for saving our country is for Americans to wake up and vote in 2022 to replace liberals with constitutional candidates. Hoping it’s not too late!
Warren
Biden has about $7 trillion in new spending bills with more pork than a pen full of pigs. Some of the payouts are crazy. The Obamas are worth about $110 million, and there is $250K going to Michelle to expand her library. Thank you taxpayers. You Dems voted for him.
Girard
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We are not doing a good job educating kids in grades 1 through 12 in our cities, and President Joe Biden wants to throw more money at it? Check Youngstown if you think money is the answer. It is not. It’s like you have a restaurant and you’re not doing a good job with what’s on the menu, so you add another half dozen items that are also not good.
Boardman
Took a ride to Middlefield recently. Saw six large businesses in a 2-mile stretch with huge help wanted signs, including Kraftmaid Cabinets offering up to $21 per hour, $1,500 sign- on bonus and $3-per-hour attendance bonus. I can remember when people would line up for a handful of jobs at this place. Now they have to beg for applicants. This country, the people running it and the lazy mooches they created are a disgrace!
Youngstown
Vindy political cartoons keep showing a child, representing future generations, burdened by Biden’s big spend. Better they should show a healthy, well-educated, employed young adult paying off the billionaires’ tax break made permanent by the other guy. Alternatively, if the kid drives off a failed bridge, rack that up to the money that never trickled down to the “infrastructure week” punch line of the one-and-done tweeter.
Canfield
Don’t blame Donald Trump or any politician for Lordstown losing General Motors. Blame Mary Barra and corporations. Just like Sheet and Tube lost to cheap foreign steel, now Ford Corp. is moving its $900 million project to Mexico. And as for politicians, don’t listen to what they say. Watch what they do.
Girard
I believe in equal voting rights for all Americans. A few conditions must apply to be responsible. I must show my license as proof of identity and citizenship. Everyone should. I believe if you pay no taxes, you do not get to vote. If taxation without representation is tyranny, what is bleeding the government and taxpayers without support. Also, jails and prisons should make prisoners earn their keep which may make them easier to return to society.
Columbiana
I saw President Joe Biden almost have a heart attack the other day when he was at the podium and lost his mask. I think this is his security blanket.Instead of carrying a teddy bear, he has his mask.He even wears one in the shower. What a sad feeble old man he is.
Girard
As a Democrat, I am very proud of Liz Cheney. She is trying to get her party back on track instead of being derailed by the manipulative Donald Trump and his self-serving lies. Go Liz!
Youngstown
Many people are upset about the amount of money being spent by the Biden Administration, complaining it will put us too far into debt. I have a way to help offset the amount of money being spent. I suggest the federal government start taxing the income brought in by churches and religious organizations! For too long, they have been able to bring in billions of dollars a year and not pay taxes on it. Talk about parasites!
Leetonia
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One cannot help but wonder how much a “Bat Survey Coordinator” with ODNR makes. There are hopefully other duties in the job. One may also wonder how much a restitution charge for a bat really is. Four endangered species are surely equal. If no bats are seen before dark, it would be best to cut the tree immediately so no bats found that tree overnight, placing the tree’s owner in jeopardy of restitution charges. This must not be fake news!
Columbiana
Diane Dimond tries to defend Republicans’ attack on First Amendment rights. She asks, “Why don’t minorities just do what the officers say?” This ignores the fact that officers kill 1,100 Americans annually, compared with 55 in Canada, and three in England. Minorities are killed three times more. Minorities often obey or lack time to respond before being killed. Protesters march because this has gone on for decades. It just took video to bring it to light.
Campbell
If justice delayed is justice denied, who is denying justice to the great majority of Americans who witnessed with anger insurrectionist terrorists and their flip-flopping politicians try to stop the outcome of a free and fair election? Write your representative and senator to ask if they support insurrection. Ask why they are allowing time, now nearly four months, to go by without prosecution of identified members of the mob or their supporters in Congress who are whitewashing the events of Jan 6.
Canfield
I’m vaccinated, but I still wear a mask. When I have an appointment with my hairstylist, masks are required. My grocery store requires masks. So, why aren’t masks required in apartment complex halls and laundry rooms? Building maintenance workers wear masks. Some tenants who work at nursing homes or hospitals never wear masks in the halls. When there is a chance meeting in the hall, it is not possible to keep 6 feet apart.
Youngstown
I read with interest the newspaper article concerning decline in viewership at this year’s Academy Awards. Fake news once again! Blame was placed on theaters being closed, people not recognizing nominees’ names, yada yada yada! Not once was it even mentioned or inferred what the real problem is! Viewers are tuning out because the “Hollywood Elite” thinks we all want to hear their political views! Such nonsense! I haven’t watched for several years.
Poland
The disaster inflicted on this country over the first 100 days of the Biden / Harris giveaway administration can only be surpassed by a cataclysmic second hundred days.
Hubbard
I was watching TV and saw an ad for a COVID-19 vaccine. The Biden administration’s slogan is “vaccine sets you free.” If you go back in history not long ago, there was another slogan, “Arbeit macht frei” which is German for “Work sets you free.” This slogan is known for appearing on the entrance of Auschwitz and other Nazi concentration camps. How history repeats itself, and if we don’t remember history,
we are doomed to repeat it.
Youngstown
Once again Joe Biden is lying. In his address Wednesday night, he claimed he created more jobs in his first 100 days than any other president. These are jobs where people are going back to because states like Florida and Texas opened up after government lockdowns. He took credit for the vaccines available only because of Donald Trump’s Operation Warp Speed. Everything was in place to distribute vaccines. But it’s OK, man, if Joe lies, because he’s a good guy.
Hubbard
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