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October 30	NO MINI-MYRTH!
John, Two things: 1) I believe the voting public would GREATLY benefit from repeatedly hearing that Kate Coyne-McCoy is a high-potential candidate for a York administrative position, such as Chief of Staff. I had chills running up and down my spine when I heard you make that comment/prediction during the 11AM hour. While watching the Decision 2002 Political Roundtable on Ch. 10 this past Sunday, I was baffled as to why they had this ignorant and liberally-biased “analyst” on their panel. I wasn't sure if I was viewing a Mini-Myrth doppelganger or a commercial paid for by the Democratic Party! My speculation was laid to rest when the moderator thanked the Mini-Myrth, a.k.a Ms. Coyne-McCoy. At the risk of pulling an "Alec Baldwin", I will go north to Massachusetts if Myrth takes the reigns and appoints Ms. Coyne-McCoy. I fear the re-election campaign of 2006 when life-sized, cartoon-like Awful-Awful containers will run free through the streets of Rhode Island… 2) Re:Wendy, Are calls from specific phone numbers to a pager logged on a customer's bill, akin to a cell phone bill? Couldn't Wendy's claim to Sean Daly be verified by having her request a record of her previous bill(s) from her pager service provider during that time period? Matt P.
October 30	Regarding Separation of Powers
Hello John Enjoy your show! I'd like to make a comment and ask a question. I am a registered voter from East Providence disappointed to learn that both my Senator (DaPonte Dist.14) and Representative (Coogan Dist.64) do not support Separation of Powers according to a political advertisement in The Providence Sunday Journal (Oct.27 issue). I have contacted both to discuss this, but neither has responded as of today. Even worse, neither has an opponent in the upcoming election. In November 2000, East Providence voters passed a referendum on co-equal branches of government by a margin of almost 2 to 1 (65.2% voted "yes"). Unfortunately, this did not sway my representatives in the last legislative session. That referendum and the one being placed on the ballot this election regarding Separation of Powers have been described as non-binding. Could you explain what the term "non-binding" means? Also, any advice on how to handle my reps in regards to the SOP issue would be appreciated. Thanks, Jay East Providence
October 30	Dave [The Newt Gingrich Wannabe] Rogers
Please Dave, Tell us where you stand: 1. You spout the pro-life position but insist you would not vote to repeal Row vs Wade! 2. You say you stand behind the 2nd amendment, but say you agree with P. Kennedy on issues of gun control. 3. You say you're for the little guy but would vote against any increase in the minimum wage. These Positions are not only in conflict but to use your phrase from last nite "asinine". Rogers came across as arrogant, sarcastic, and overbearing, I'll put up with a little unstability any time. Don/Newport
October 30	manufacturing jobs
Hello John: I'm an everyday listener. I love your talk show, it keeps me informed and up to date on all of the latest news and events. I have a very serious problem that I would like to hear you discuss one day on your show. I moved to Rhode Island in 1980 because of a new job I found at Warren Pumps in Peace Dale. This company closed down and moved out of state to South Carolina. I'm presently working in Attleboro Mass. and have been for about ten years. I work at Texas Instruments. When I first started here there were about 7000 people at this location. At present there are about 2500. All of our jobs are leaving this country. the jobs and machines are being sent to places like Mexico, China, Japan and elsewhere. I'm a electrician/electronics technician. I work in maintenance and have been in this field for about 32 years. In about five years from now there will be no manufacturing done at this site. All of the jobs are leaving the country. What is wrong with our government? Where are we to work? Are we all supposed to work at Mac Donald's? Thank you for letting me vent A Loyal Listener Raymond P McNamara
October 30	Debate last night
John, Hope you enjoyed last nights debate. I did. This debate shows why Myrth York will be a three-time loser. By the time her performance audits will shed any light, we'll be considering the next primary elections. Don's response, pertaining to the sherriff's department was the teeth of the "Big Audit." Looking forward to hearing you tommorrow. Marty in Chepachet
October 30	Myrth just got my vote!
Hey John: I just thought I would let you know that I have just decided to vote for Myrth. I just watched the last ten minutes of the debate on Channel 10. {I hope they are going to re-broadcast it before Election Day, as I would really like to see the whole debate.} Gene Valicente asked each candidate what they would do with the money from the tobacco settlement. When I heard Myrth's answer to that one question, I realized that SOMEONE finally GETS IT!! All these greedy politicians (Carcieri being one of them, going by his answer) want to use that money for anything and everything under the sun -- except for the one reason that this money was pursued in the first place - the money that everyone pays for the health care of the people who smoke. She said would use that money for health care! How very unique - it's about time! She would also use it for smoking-cessation programs! Educational programs to re-enforce the hazards of smoking among the young! This is exactly how I have always felt this money should be spent. Or, we could further improve the State colleges (Paging Wendy Collins...), still be paying for the health care of the people who smoke, and all the same people will still be complaining about it. Just thought I would let you know that when I heard what her answer concerning that one issue, I decided to vote for Myrth York for Governor. Always listening… Barbara Coventry
October 30	Must See TV - Kennedy / Rogers Debate!
Without a doubt last nights debate was the most entertaining thing I've seen on TV in months! Patrick got show his constituents and the rest of us what a dingbat he really is! Seeing congressman Kennedy facing off with someone as intelligent and articulate as Dave Rogers could only be compared to deer in the headlights... Patrick danced to the left, then to right...but ultimately just stood there with his eye glazed over. I only wish that Karen Ziner of the Providence Journal would have watched the same debate as me so that her article in this mornings Journal could have more accurately reflected what happened. She says at times it was a "slugfest", This was no slugfest....Kennedy got his ass kicked plain and simple! Regards, Kevin in Foster
October 30	Harwood Performance
Hi I.M. Pucky is the principal architect of Rhode Island's veto-proof budget. On another radio show last week he admitted to a $250 million dollar deficit projection which probably means it will be over $400 million. When will the media lay the blame for our impending financial mess at the feet of Harwood????? Outraged in South County
October 30	tony from north providence
Hi, John. While I can't claim to be your biggest fan, I do manage to listen to your show quite often, that is, if my boss is feeling especially beneficent that day! He loathes you and your show. I, however, try to remain open-minded, although I do find the word "independent" to be quite humorous when it concerns you and your show. My main gripe, and the greatest threat to my blood pressure, remains Tony, from North Providence. This gentleman has an opinion about everything, half of them valid in my book. The day or two after the two sniper suspects were arrested, however, he revealed himself to be as big an ass as I had always suspected. When he opined that this was an illegal immigrant problem, and that the "evil left" was somehow to blame, it made my blood boil. I do not consider myself a member of the left, nor particularly of the right, but an American. This silly stuff serves no-one! He went on to also denigrate Chief Moose, who probably in his lifetime, never imagined or hoped for to be in a position such as this. I fear Tony's racist leanings came into the light when he said that Moose couldn't even speak English, but some kind ofEbonics! If that wasn't racism, what was that statement all about? I "m sure he feels foolish now, however. What I would like to suggest to Tony, however, with his thick Rhode Island accent, is that if he appears on national television, he might seem like some lower echelon member of the Soprano's. (maybe to a southerner, like Chief Moose) Also, when he was ranting and raving about the "illegal immigrant threat" he was so upset, I was hoping that HE didn't have a gun, or maybe we would have seen some violence up in this area. Why don't you suggest to this man that he run for office, or channel his aggressions and other issues in a more positive light?
October 30	Harwood endorses Carcieri
Good morning I-man, Did you hear the latest? John Harwood said, "I'd like to endorse Don Carcieri 100%". That turn coat. Is he fickle or what? Myrth doesn't want him so now he's swinging over to support Don. Has he joined those other "Democrats for Carciere"? How about Harwood's law firm representing the Lincoln Greyhound Dog Track owners??? No wonder Johnny and The Good Old Boys don't want the Indians to have a Casino...they are protecting "Rhode Island's interests"...get up off the floor, I-man, and stop laughing. I'm serious. Even Don Carcieri doesn't want an Indian casino...He said that he wants more video terminals (code word for slots, otherwise known as one arm bandits) at Lincoln and Newport and he wants a bigger cut for Rhode Island. Do these guys have a bridge in Brooklyn they can sell us??? Elaine from North Kingstown
October 30	Re "Rhode Island Rip Off State"
I agree...the tolerance of unethical behavior in Rhode Island is higher on the scale than other states where we've lived. Otherwise church-going people shrug and say, "what can you do? He's such a nice guy." Back in 1973, a former Providence city solictor commented to me that Raymond Patricara took him and other neighborhood boys off the street and put them through college to help defend the mob. These lawyers that were given a chance for upper class wealth and their own kids are still repaying the mob. Wink. Shrug.
October 29	Re: Myrth York Interview 10/29/02
to Elaine from North Kingstown, Please get your facts straight. Don Carcieri had nothing to do with the banking crisis so please don't stir that up again. What you are talking about was years before, during the early 80's, and it has all been explained, time and again during the primary ... there's nothing to talk about. Your accusations are about as accurate as Yorks ads but seeing you brought it up, wasn't Myth York a State Senator during the banking crisis? Hmmmm ... Is that the experience she's running on? I hardly call taking a $1,000 contribution for her campaign in '98 and asking for Harwoods resignation a week after ALL the Harwood supporters got booted in the primary as "cleaning house". She was as scared as the rest of them of going down with the Harwood ship. I believe those are the "Good Old Boys" of late. Carcieri, as well as others, asked for Harwood to step down long before the primary, and rightfully so, even before the Wendy Collins incident. The same goes for the container port and other issues as well. Myrth York will make us proud???? Please! It's the same old, same old with her. I'll hardly be proud of being called a Rhode Islander if she becomes governor due to her decieving and lying to the voters on Don Carcieri's record. Didn't the voters show in the primary they don't want the lies, deceit and arrogance that has been going on for way to long? Evidently, Myrth York wasn't paying attention. I think the voters of Rhode Island DO pay attention. We need a change from the old and that is NOT Myrth York. We need a clean start with Don Carcieri! John from North Kingstown
October 29	pc talk
Dear john- i am a student at johnson & wales university here in providence. i use j&w transportation to get to and from class, and my travel times are during your show. the bus drivers always have your station on, and i find your show to be very interesting. earlier today the discussion of the providence college regulations came up and the situation was compared to the policies of all the other schools in rhode island, EXCEPT Johnson & Wales. Being a junior here, and also an employee of the university, i learned very quickly that j&w pays off people to keep them quiet about our school. it seems to be that the school even views positive publicity as bad publicity. has J&w paid off your radio station too? why is it that all of the controversy here at this school (and believe me, there's a lot) is kept quiet? and who signs the check? anxiously awaiting your response... tony moldovanyi
October 29	Wish you'd been there at tonight's debate!!!
Hello John... There were several interesting highlights in tonight's debate between John E. Howard and Bruce Bayuk. First of all Mr. Bayuk was unable to specifically answer several questions about what he would do regarding economic development, Special Education, and state budget cuts. (He mentioned starting a community support group for Special Education which in fact has been in existent for years in Pawtucket and considered the finest in the state.) When pressed for more substance by moderators he said he just didn't have enough information to give educated answers. The crowd was not pleased and his side of the audience was doing their best to be supportive. The bantering between the candidates continued until the end when Mr. Howard directly asked Mr. Bayuk about his voting record. Apparently Mr. Bayuk not only missed voting in the September 10th primary, but if fact has voted only 8 times in the last 29 opportunities. Mr. Bayuk's answer to the charges were only, "I'm sorry... I apologize... but I am civic minded." Mr. Bayuk was surprised to learn that his legal address, which he filed as being in Pawtucket, did not prevent him from voting at his Newport business address in 1988. Again, the crowd was shocked and genuinely surprised. Mr. Howard asked Mr. Bayuk if either Newport or Pawtucket should feel defrauded in that election. Mr. Bayuk had no answer. Mr. Bayuk continually says Rhode Island and Pawtucket are both terrible places with national reputations of corruption and disgrace. Then he went on to say that he and wife 'Pam' spent two years making the decision to return to Rhode Island... and Pawtucket.... to live out the rest of their lives. Is this a conundrum or what??? I thought tonight's debate was historical for Rhode Island. Both candidates had many supporters in the audience, however it was obvious that Mr. Bayuk's cheerers were generally from out of town. This is, in my humble opinion, a 'race' that will take no one by surprise next Tuesday. Wonder what your thoughts are and I sincerely wish you had been there this evening. Can you really be 'civic minded' if you don't even bother to vote? Can the Speaker pull out the reelection and maintain control of the House? Can Wendy Collins ever remember anything she tells anyone, or find two things to match to wear to her next TV interview? The answer to these questions, and another appearance by the 'embattled Chairman of the Rhode Island Democratic Party' coming up soon on the John Depetro show! Stay tuned... ED...(in Pawtucket on a 'car phone')
October 29	Kennedy Rogers Debate - Campaign Over
Rogers blew it... The Congress-Boy is on his way to another term in Congress. Rogers looked scared, mean, and unprepared for Prime-Time. Its Over. Karen Portsmouth
October 29	york
I can't believe you let York get away with blaming the republicans for putting John Harwood in as speaker. It is a democratic state, democratic legislature, and Harwood is a democrat. Yet she is trying to blame the republicans. As they say, "only in RI'
October 29	Re: NO SHOW JOBS 10/20/02 -- 10/21/02 10/22/02
Hey John, In Response to Curious in South County: Concerning the Almighty RI High & Mighty Sheriff of The Universe Emeritus, sounds like you already got your free lawn mower cleaning (but then again, all Rhode Islanders got it "cleaned" if you know what I mean) ...thats our $90,000 a year in taxes that we are paying to a mental midget with police powers. Hey, your kids can play dice and quit school too and make a quick 90 G's a year too. OUCH. That do-nothing Governor Heavyman has given us the "Heavy Trio"...with Carl and the Mower-Cop.... maybe for our $300,000 in combined salaries, we could even get a "barber-shop quartet" with Joey "The Clip" Barber as the conductor for our hard earned cash! Seriously....... how long will these guys hold on to these jobs??? ....or "hold us up" with this rape of the taxpayers? When will our hero JDP the Independent man rail against these two "no-shows" and put these two Governor candidates on notice that we won't take it any more. Will either York or Carcieri keep these guys on? And how does your buddy Joey the Clip call the talk shows on our dime during work hours?? Jonny "The Oilman" V from East Bay
October 29	Re: Cianci and Steve Kass 10/29/02
Kass is at the twilight of a less than mediocre career.His pathetic acceptance of Cianci tells it all.
October 29	Re: Myrth York Interview 10/29/02
Dream on Elaine, York is a certified good old boy, just look at him.
October 29	The Final Days
John: Here is a short piece I wrote about the last days of the Harwood campaign. You can read it, on air if you wish, but I reserve all other rights to it. I enjoy your show and your relentless pursuit of unethical public officials. Kim E. Greene ------------------------------------ The Final Days By: Kim E. Greene TO: JBH FROM: Your Publicist RE: Election Week Countdown Schedule As we enter the final days of this campaign, I have arranged the following schedule for you that is designed to build on our incredibly successful efforts to date to carry your message directly to the constituents of your district and to get the truth out about "that woman" and her story. October 28: 5:00 P.M. NOW Membership Campaign Kick-Off. As Chairman, you will make brief remarks encouraging people to join this wonderful organization. Remember, it's "Good afternoon, women" not "Hey, gurls." October 29: 2:00 P.M. Roger Williams Law School - Seminar - Featured Speaker - "Creative Theories of Recovery under the Rhode Island Workmen's Compensation Act." October 30: 2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Arlene Violet Show, WHJJ - Continuation of your presentation, "The Defense that Makes No Sense." Today's focus: How Frank Knight let you down the same way he did Dr. Carl. Callers: Samuel DiSano, Eric Sweet, Linc Almond. October 31: 5:00 P.M. - Halloween Parade, Providence. Your costume is a Rhode Island State Police Baseball Cap, your now-trademark crew neck sweater, jeans, and three State Police officers. Scary, indeed! November 1: 12:00 P.M. ACI, Cranston. You announce a general amnesty for all prisoners who are registered voters of District 57. November 2: 6:00 P.M. Capriccio, Providence. "Johnny Come Home." Joint fund raising event for you and the restaurant. Note in your remarks the decline in restaurant revenues since August and that the restaurant, like yourself, is an "innocent victim" of "that woman." November 3: 12:00 P.M. Pawtucket City Hall. Bus ride with you for all journalists who were unable to obtain a seat in your car last time after your appearance on WPRO. Name tags to be provided to journalists so that you will not again be compelled to refer to them as "you, you and you." November 4: 9:00 A.M. State House. Press conference to announce funding, via the Joint Committee on Legislative Services, for a new, full employment program for all single mothers with three or more children, not just "that woman." Kick off event for this program will be "Take A Single Mother To Work Day" to be held in 2003. 3:00 P.M. Rhode Island College. Symposium - Panel member. Topic: "Will We Have to Wait Another 25 Years for the Next New Job To Be Created or Can You Make the Same Mistake Again?" November 5: All day. Get Out the Vote! Limousine transportation to the polls for district voters who swear they cannot spell B-R-U-C-E B-A-Y-U-C-K. Transportation provided by the folks (known to you as "clients") who own the dog track and, of course, Capriccio. 7:00 P.M. Capriccio, Providence. Victory Party. Free to lobbyists; cover charge $750.00 per person for all others. Kim E. Greene Warwick, RI 02886 Copyright 2002. All rights reserved.
October 29	Re: Switched at Birth - Howard Stern and Myrth York
I think it's ridiculous the things you post on your site, ESPECIALLY that stupid picture from the graphic designer who switched Myrth York's face with Howard Stern's face. Your show is uninformative and you have no class the way you ramble on and let callers come on and bash all kinds of people. What ever happened to intelligent, informed conversation and debate? This show is nothing but a b*tch session. It's worse than a ladies sewing circle. If you want to run a successful talk show, you could start by informing the people of this state about the real issues and then encourage healthy debate and conversation instead of the CRAP that you air. Not that you care. Why would you? If you did, you would already have this under control. Maybe you could take a lesson from Arlene Violet. She's at least fair to people and keeps control of her ridiculous callers who obviously have no lives. At least she knows it and tries to keep it in check.
October 29	Re: harwood
This is in regards to the NO INDICTMENTS NO INDICTMENTS NO INDICTMENTS email you received SO WHAT SO WHAT SO WHAT We all know this doesn't mark the end to this saga... the push for an independent investigation will gain steam for sure... if the taxpayers of the state can foot the bill for paying unsubstantiated workers compensation claims, forking over another $25,000 from the JCLS coffers and creating a job at a state college with no explanation for this strange and one of a kind settlement... one must be able to put it together that the taxpayers will be clamoring to keep their already pockets open to pay to look into why the grand jury came to the conclusion they did... it doesn't make sense and when things don't make sense the investigation must go on or one must wonder has the state of Rhode Island via Dr. Robert Carl, Governor Lincoln Almond and Speaker of the House John Harwood now opened the floodgates for these kinds of unsubstantiated claims to be the normal way to now settle stress claims in Rhode Island. Elizabeth
October 29	Prov. College 10/29/02
Hi John, I realize you get tons of mail and that you may or may not remember me. Anyway, I called in today and made a lot of statements connecting PC to the Diocese of Providence, the Vagina Monologues, the gay Catholic subculture, and the liberals. I just want to apologize for the erroneous statements I made. It was not my intention to use your forum to falsely slander PC. I honestly thought the Diocese owned PC and that PC ran the Vagina Monologues. You were right in that the Dominicans own PC and I could find no evidence online that PC ran the Vagina Monologues; RISD did, as you said. The real connection is that the Diocese, which is liberal and has a gay subculture, sends its seminarians to PC. Anyway, I still love you and your show. I think you do a great service to the people of this state. I will make sure my facts are straight before I call in in the future. Thanks, Mike in Cranston
October 29	Myrth York Interview
John, You did an excellent job interviewing Myrth York today. You were fair and professional. You asked all the questions I would have asked... so that makes you A-OK in my book. The way you did it got the information out, so that the public can think about her answers and make informed decisions. I hear a lot of Republican's saying we've got a one party state and that's got to change. I agree, but the one party system in this state is not Democrat or Republican. It's the Good Old Boys Party that has dominated Rhode Island politics for ever and ever. Remember when a young Attorney General named Arlene Violet warned Republican Governor Ed DiPrete and prominent Democrat legislators of an impending banking crisis? (you're probably too young to remember... but I remember, I watched all the hearings on TV ). Democrat and Republican Good Old Boys did every thing in their power to make mincemeat out of her. At that same time Don Carcieri also knew there were going to be problems and he did nothing about it. He told a reporter during the primary that it was not his job to do something about it...he just did the audit. (Maybe I misunderstood what he said but I don't think so). More recently, the Democrat and Republican Good Old Boys got Speaker Harwood's wife appointed to a judgeship. They broke Governor Almond's year long moratorium on nonessential hiring to create a new job at RIC for Wendy Collins. Is this what is called nonpartisian cooperation? Myrth York had nothing to do with these shenanigans. She will "clean house" like only a woman can. She will make us all proud to be called Rhode Islanders. Elaine from North Kingstown
October 29	Cianci and Steve Kass
Steve Kass should be pulled from the "Unlively Experiment". Why pay him on Channel 36 with taxpayers' dough when he supports Cianci sitting next to him on a radio show cause Kass can't pull in the ratings by himself?? It would be nice if kids in this state could profit from educational television without seeing a man who works happily next to a convicted criminal every day. Kass is helping Cianci promote Cianci's agenda. Kass is nothing but a gutless airbag. The toleration of crime in this state is deplorable. Every one knows Cianci promoted much more illegal activity than came out publically. The smug smile should disappear from Kass's face.
October 29	RE CARCEIRI SIGNS
Labor union leaders for Myrth believe in shoring up the little lady! Sneak around... Intimidate.... steal those signs.
October 29	Rhode Island the Rip off State
We just had some major remodeling work done on our home...our opportunity to meet some of Rhode island's best "home grown" scoundrels. There is a book written by James Michner called "Chesapeake Bay" where it documents a group of early settlers who first immigrated to New England.One of those was a man named Turlock who happened to be a thief.He was introduced to the new continent while handcuffed to the mast of the ship. While the others were respected and law abiding we find that their descendants became contributors to society with the remnants of their forefathers integrity somewhat preserved. The descendants of Turlock, however, became cheats and liars...where am I going with all of this. I have a theory that Rhode Island although founded on religious principles by Roger Williams...also was a haven for unprincipled and ill mannered mischief's. My parents lived here for over 25 yrs. before moving out of state. When I told them I was returning to Rhode Island the first thing out of my father's mouth was ... people rip you off there. This may be an unfair generalization...and in defense of my own views I have met some of the nicest and kindest people here in this state...but there is another element that has become a part of the fiber of this little community and that is corruption and thievery. I am strongly considering moving away. As for York...terrible example of politics at it worst and Carcieri has my vote. Martin
October 28	Interesting Cianci scoopo
JDM4WE: heard interesting tidbit from retired mass. statie today-the felon had "cops he sent out to rough up people". Paul/wickford
October 28	Questions about candidate interviews
Several thoughts came to mind during your political interviews today: 1. You prefaced the Lynch/Harsch debate with the prediction that the winner of the debate would be the next Attorney General of Rhode Island. Does this imply that you are omniscient or are you taking the risk that many RI voters will not bother to vote for AG? It echoes the problems that candidates in California general elections have had when national newscasters and other prognosticators declare "winners" long before the polls have closed. 2. Myrth York recommended strongly that "report cards" for the public schools should be established so that parents and other tax payers may know how the local schools fare according to tests and other criteria. Is she--and are you--aware that this type of evaluation is in place as a result of the SALT surveys and other Article 31 indicators? Perhaps you could check the RI Department of Education website. 3. Ms. York's family fortune in part seems to have come from a pharmaceutical firm, according to one of the pieces in Sunday's Journal. Would this influence her in any way as she attempts to broker some financial agreements in gaining better prices for those Rhode Islanders who get their medications through state programs? I assume that her plans would not affect those of us who deal directly with the drugstores. Sandra from Newport
October 28	How dumb are the R.I. Voters???
Send the resumes of Patrick Kennedy and Dave Rodgers to the top HR Managers and see who they would select for any job.
October 28	Myrth on today - 10/28/02
Hey John, Could you ask Myrth if she owns a dictionary? If she does could you ask her why she doesn't understand the word "n-e-g-a-t-i-v-e". As in "Those ads are"negative". When you think she has a grasp with that word move on to a tougher one such as "d-e-c-e-p-t-i-o-n". As in "Do you think the the voters in Rhode Island are stupid enough to not see the 'deception' of these negative ads". When she gets a few of these words down hopefully we can move on to phrases such as "I'm for change" or "honest government" I get a kick out of how she "fights" for all the people of Rhode Island and then trys to decieve them come election time. Hardly shows skilled leadership and integrity in my opinion. Thanks, John in North Kingstown
October 27	Re: knowledge 10/24/02
John, there is something to be said for women as Governor, Just look at the Governor of Massachusetts. Now there is a lady to be proud of ?? The people who enter the polling booth aught to vote for the best qualified Person and unfortunately it's hard to tell who is the most qualified as there is so much mud being slung it's hard to tell who is and what's what. BH/ Swansea Ma.
October 26	john, the cianci at channel 6 for election nite...
hi john. i am so put aside by the idea that channel 6 would have cianci as their #1 analyst for election results on this next election eve. i've even known steve kass for many years and find it impossible to listen to his show early am. i can't due to the fact, that once again, hizzoner is still grabbing infuence from his craft. (who else?... i can't stand imus... with a passion.) i get the idea that your own station won't give a hoot about this as they gave cianci his own show after his first conviction. i listen to your show and our ms. violet whenever i can. can't you step up to the plate and put your 2 cents in? didn't you raise hell against cianci and the lunacy? i guess its all about the ratings... well john and arlene ... do what you both do well.... paully
October 26	Juror apparently faints; is taken to Via Christi
This Story has been sent to you by : thfaraone@cox.net Juror apparently faints; is taken to Via Christi A juror collapsed this morning during the capital murder trial of Jonathan and Reginald Carr, and was taken to Via Christi Medical Center-St. Francis campus for observation. The full article will be available on the Web for a limited time.
October 26	Great word for these days and times
Hi John: I've never heard this word before. In Rhode Island, it should be as common as bubbla, cabinet, awnest tung gawd, and hot sketch! Dave Layman Subj: kakistocracy: M-W's Word of the Day Date: 10/26/02 12:04:28 AM Eastern Daylight Time From: word@M-W.COM Reply-to: word@MERRIAM-WEBSTER.COM To: MW-WOD@LISTSERV.WEBSTER.M-W.COM Sent from the Internet (Details) ************************************ Garfield defines Halloween as "an excuse to eat candy until you explode." Check out the Merriam-Webster and Garfield Dictionary. http://www.merriam-webster.com /book/diction/garfield.htm *********************************** The Word of the Day for October 26 is: kakistocracy \kak-uh-STAH-kruh-see\ (noun) : government by the worst people Example sentence: The free election won't guarantee an end to kakistocracy, because none of the candidates have any more integrity than the corrupt dictator currently in power. Did you know? A reader of _Time_ magazine was once so surprised to find this rare and unusual word in the pages of that publication that he decided the occasion warranted a letter to the editor. "Where in the name of Semanticus, did your writer come up with that word 'kakistocracy,'" he wrote in a letter dated February 6, 1956. "Is it a government of parrots?" (A "kaka" is a New Zealand parrot.) Good guess, but "kakistocracy" actually originated as a combination of the Greek "kakistos" (superlative of "kakos," which means "bad") and the English suffix "-cracy," meaning "form of government." NOTE: Today's Word of the Day is taken from _Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged_. You can find this word and many other uncommon words on our new site. Merriam-Webster Unabridged: http://www.Merriam-WebsterUnabridged.com
October 26	Listening
Hey John, Why can't I listen to your fine show over the internet? I can not recieve your radio broadcast in the building I work in. Can you help? Todd S. Reilly
October 26	Re: re: Old gray fox letter 10/24/02
John this guy is either a BOZO, Blockhead, lacky or a supporter of the Hardwood, York and Kennedy. Its not worth a grain of salt to respond to his letter. Rhode Islanders must wake up to the corruption that encompasses our current elected officials. I can now understand the difficult task Clean Government Organization has in fighting the system. With the wind on our backs, Rhode Islanders must catch the breeze and become Minutemen in the cleaning up the corrupt system.Vote them all OUT. God bless America and please forgive RI. The old gray Fox from Portsmouth
October 26	muslim fanatics?
Hi John. Im sure you realize if the snipers were white, the media would be jumping on the idea of white male militia, fundementalist christians, etc. Where is the outrage that this man is a follower of Islam, nation of islam, etc. He is a radical, muslim fanatic! Why is the media so quiet about this. We already know that the muslim fanatics are on a rampge around the world (20 out of 22 wars involve muslims) and ready to carry out more terror attacks in the future. We should not be afraid to speak out because of political correctness on this issue. The countrys future is at stake. I agree that the INS should tighten up the borders!! Mike in Lincoln
October 26	Re: Laffey Debate 10/23/02
I met Steve Laffey , by chance ,at the beach, in Narragansett a year ago. Spoke to him for nearly half an hour. Talk about a good man. Talk about a man with ideas, good ideas. He had this dream to serve the people. He is TURNING it into a reality! GOD BLESS YOU STEVE!!! Tony from N.P. P.S. GO LAFFEY!
October 25	Immigration and Naturalization Service
Hello John.... I am an East Greenwich business person who recently tried to do the " right " thing regarding some illegal immigrants..... When I became aware of these "illegals" I contacted INS in Providence... gave them all the pertinent info...whereabouts etc.... and what do they do..... nothing... these people move on to Wickford where they are working... and living..and not paying Taxes.... and "thumbing their noses at tax paying citizens ..." Can you help ...? Who does do anything regarding these people...? Also... did I mention.. they had a baby while here... and guess who paid for it.... you got it.... we did..... They go to the hospital and say... ooops we have no money,,,, no job... can you help...? John what can we do... or should we pass the buck and not do a thing... Thanks in advance....
October 25	Re: York is on the national board of Women for Alternative New Directions 10/25/02
I just looked up this Wand site. Carcieri is distorting the info. Wand wants to empower women, work for world peace... at the same time they do support the war on terrorism but they do not support the American invasion of Iraq without the United Nations resolution. Wand supported women who were brutally beaten by the Taliban virtue police. All this info is on the Wand site. This is still America. Good people can have differing opinions and still be patriotic Americans. Cut the crap Carcieri people. You think that just because you smile and are polite when you distort the facts that you can get away with personally maligning Myrth York. Elaine from North Kingstown
October 25	harwood
NO INDICTMENTS. NO INDICTMENTS. NO INDICTMENTS.
October 25	Myrth switched at birth
I don't know about you John but, I think Myrth has a long lost brother in the radio buisness. Love your show....keep up the great work Rick Schad Creative Services Manager Fine Line Graphics
October 25	MYRTH YORK self destructive?
John, What's up with Myrth York??? She is the queen of self-destructive negative ads. She has attacted Don Carceiri in the most negative way recently. I am surprised that she didn't accuse his company (Cookson) of having something to do with the sniper attack in the D.C. area. Anyway---- she would make a lousy marksperson---- since she would more than likely shoot herself in the foot! ...Phil from Edgewood
October 25	Stolen campaign sign
John; I just had a Carcieri campaign sign stolen from my lawn on route 6 in Foster. Has anyone else contacted you with a similar complaint, or was it just vandals? Obviously I'm a Carcieri supporter, but the citizens of RI need to take a close look at the recent tactics Myrth York has taken on in the campaign. If she is going to run the State by the seat of her "pants" ( please not a skirt), we will be the target of numerous law suits. The recent negative ads about Mr. Carcieri are a perfect example. She ran those ads without first checking if Mr. Carcieri was even the CEO at the time the plant in PA was our purchased. He was not, he was VP in charge of development. She obviously has no idea how corporate America operates. There are so many layers in a corporation such as Cookson that a VP, which Mr. Carcieir was at the time, would have had no idea of the goings on at the PA plant. When he did become CEO, Cookson built a new plant to replace the old one. They could have simply closed the old plant, put the people out of work, and transfer the jobs overseas. Unfortunately, so many people in RI listen to these 10 second commercials and don't listen to talk radio or read a complete newspaper article. They will believe anything that is thrown at them without taking the time to investigate further. These are the people who will vote for Myrth York and these are the people who always have their hands out for government help. Roger Foster, RI
October 25	Leah & Tim
Leah just kicked Tim's ass on face off Friday. nice job......... uk-
October 25	Myrth York
John: According to Myrth York's web site, She has the endorsement of the International Longshoremen's Association. Maybe you could ask Her about that on Monday when she appears on Your Program.
October 25	Check this out! Go Carcieri!
Hey John, I can't believe Myrth is lowering herself so low (pulling a Clinton stunt) that she went and grabbed people from Philly that ultimately said that the pollution problem at that plant was on-going before Cookson bought the plant, and that they NEVER heard of Carcieri until the Myrth camp told them who he was....hahahahah... I just got this release and I love it! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION Thursday, October 24, 2002 CONTACT: Barbara Trainor 401-270-5500 YORK HIDES York Skips Her Own Press Conference WARWICK, RI - Today, Don Carcieri's campaign noted York's absence at her own press conference. "York didn't show up at her press conference because she is embarrassed by the campaign she has launched," said Carcieri campaign manager Ken McKay. "York's lies and slander are not working, and now she is running away from her own campaign. Her campaign is now so negative and nasty, she is trying to distance herself from her own campaign by running away from it, and not showing up at her own press conferences." "Her consultants, political hacks and attack dogs have taken over, and she is trying to run away from them." Senator Myrth York failed to show at the much hyped news conference where her campaign rolled out a twist on her lies about Don Carcieri. In lieu of the Senator, campaign aides and attorneys stepped in. "If Senator York has gotten the message that negative campaigns don't work and now regrets having broken her pledge, we'll accept an apology," added McKay. "I hope she wasn't running down to Philadelphia to shoot another negative attack ad filled with lies. Regardless, the lies and slander coming from her campaign are still her responsibility." # # # Barbara H. Trainor Press Secretary Carcieri for Governor 413 Knight Street Warwick, RI 02886 401-270-5500 FAX 401-921-1549   Michael J. Sepe
October 25	PENALTY
John The problem we're facing in the US today is that younger kids (17 and under) are committing violent crimes (rape/murder). However in the US 18 and older is considered an adult. We can't keep changing the standards when it's convenient or because we believe the crime is really heinous. We have to have a standard. In this country the age of 18 has always been accepted as the adult standard. If that is not true any more than we ought to revisit it. I am a death penalty advocate but do not believe in executing minors. s/f RODMAN
October 25	shut the borders....enough already
John, "First time emailer" ENOUGH ALREADY! SHUT THE FRICKEN BORDERS! Can you imagine if this happened in good ol Rhode Island these pieces of crap probably would'nt even face the death penalty...and the Freaks at Brown University would be marching in support of these scum bags....unless we do somthing quick we can look forward to more of this. P.S. These Guys probably had a "tin mine" in South America Rick Schad
October 25	York is on the national board of Women for Alternative New Directions
John, Don't know if you saw this on Don Carcieri web site yet. I am concerned that Senator York is on the national board for an organization that opposes America's War on Terrorism and opposes the construction of the Seawolf class submarines," noted Carcieri. "I supportAmerica's War on Terrorism, and I supportRhode Island jobs at Electric Boat." Senator York is on the national board of Women for Alternative New Directions (WAND). (Source: www.wand.org) Among anti-defense positions taken by WAND are: opposition to theAmerica's War on Terrorism, construction of the Seawolf submarine, the War onIraq, and the expansion of NATO. "We cannot afford a Governor who takes extreme positions putting working Rhode Islanders at risk. We need real experience, real leadership and a clean start!" ### Keep up the good work. M. Rigmaiden E. Providence
October 24	Balbina
John, after listening Balbina talking to Jack White about the house I can see why Lombardi cut everyone's jobs. You could have built a new house from scratch with that kind of money. PS She seemed pretty proud of it to.
October 24	re: Old gray fox letter
Dear Old, I'm sure you have a valid point, I just have a few questions. First of all, Who is President Clifton? Do you mean Clifton Chenier? The king of Zydeco music was president? I need to start watching the news. And what did Patrick Kennedy do with Clifton? Something about having sex with women. I'll believe Clifton was involved, that rascal, but patches seems like such a nice boy. He probably just fell in with the wrong crowd. To all you kids out there, let this be a lesson to you. Them Cajuns is trouble. Beware the lure of the accordion. And what's a pipe piper? I've heard of pipe fitters and pipe smokers, but they never seem to have many followers. Is that what this Cilton guy does? And who's Caravel? Do you mean Tom Carvel, raspy throated huckster for Carvel ice cream? In that case, I too would like to hear him call someone trailer trash. But don't hold your breath. When they say he's the "Late" Tom Carvel, it doesn't really mean he's late. It means he's not coming. And hasn't Hillary suffered enough? Also, what are "elective officials"? It sounds like maybe an administrator at the college you couldn't get into that tried to explain what "electives" were. No wonder you're steamed. But what were they doing in front of the White House? Anyway, I will ask Kennedy for "he" financial statement. I hope he knows what I'm asking for. Norm Crosby just called. He wants his act back.
October 24	Wendy's Patriot ticket
John, Do you know if the Patriot ticket that Wendy Collins received is an actual valid season ticket for this season??
October 24	Re: NO SHOW JOBS 10/20/02 -- 10/21/02 10/22/02
Hey Johnny V. from the East Bay.....why are you so upset about that Super-Sized Pant-Load High Sheriff Decastro? Geez, R.I. has the lowest incidence of lawn mower thefts in the U.S.! ...some people are never satisfied! Johnny, I learned that Joe The Clip Artist Cafone is with the Dept. of Elderly Affairs ....I was told he "works" there with pension and medical benefits ...but after HarDwood goes down, given his hypertensity and bouts of depression, I think rather than working there he'll wind up in their CUSTODY ! Curious in South County
October 24	Jokhlhklhkb
I went to google.com and asked for Ground Zero, USA... this was one of the sites. It looks like ABC found this info last July..... This is Pravda.... in english. I am writing from my office and I don't think my employer would be happy to learn that I am sending emails to radio talk show hosts on the company computer.....so mum is the word.   MILITANTS OF AL-QAIDA TRAINED IN ALABAMA Ground Zero USA military camp situated not far from Maryland, state Alabama could have been a training area of terrorists There is an impression that militants of Al-Qaida and other terrorists radical organizations felt till recently very comfortable on the US soil. At least, a story is still in memory about US immigration services which only after 6 months after the September 11 terrorist attack gave an entry visa to the terrorists who captured planes September 11. And now, one more sensation. ABC company journalists carried out an investigation and found out that Ground Zero USA military camp situated not far from Maryland, state Alabama could have been a training area of terrorists. The investigation of the camp activity is being carried out now by special services of the US and Great Britain. Actually, that were British services which first learned that the militants are being trained in the US. This became known as some Zain-ul-Albedin was arrested, accused of recruiting militants for Al-Qaida. The recruiting was carried out very simply: there was a site on which the system of training (including that one of the Alabama camp) was described and the address of the recruiters was presented. Why was this site ignored before September 11? At least, there is no information that this site was conspiratorial, this is hardly possible on the Internet... The ABC journalists visited the camp. What they saw there was shocking. The training was great. As targets, dummies, real buses, and police cars were used. And they did not spare targets which were literally riddled. However, the special services are not sure of the camp owners knowingly co-operated with terrorists: they did not most likely know with whom they had to do. Though, the owners hardly would have done something if even they had known who were their clients. They seem to have been paid very well. So far it cannot be said for sure that that were Al-Qaida militants who trained in the camp. Though, now FBI started to check up military camps on US territory. What other surprises could this investigation bring? Vasily Bubnov PRAVDA.Ru Translated by Vera Solovieva Read the original in Russian: http://pravda.ru/main/2002/07/26/44721.html
October 24	I'm wondering
If the seventeen -year- old sniper suspect will be treated as a juvenile if and when he's tried? There is relatively little mention of him in the press and no picture at all. Are we protecting his "rights"? I would like to know the age parameters and if he can be tried as an adult. Please don't let the liberals get a grip on this one.
October 24	knowledge
The problem is too many people are willing to vote for York cause she IS a woman and no other reason. Its common knowledge to the well informed that Carceiri has the experience to deal with difficult situations and York simply does not.
October 23	Laffey Debate
GO LAFFEY!!!! I don't know anyone who was at the debate that did not think that Laffey trounced Aram. In addition, Aram's closing statement slandering Steve was shamelessƒI guess Aram received polling results that he did not likeƒ.Why else did he go so negative. I conclude, from what only can be described as desperate comments from Aram, that Steve must have a big lead.
October 23	Re: Re: blue Gap dress 10/17/02 -- 10/19/02
In defense of John. Without talk radio and cable news (O'Reilly) we would still be forced to listen to the liberal propaganda machine of the Democrat party.(CNN,ABC,NBS,CBS) Although I don't listen to John or Arlene all the time, and sometimes disagree with John (Sometimes he is bias) I do enjoy his talk show. It was nice to hear Tony from Cranston who now sees the light. What frightens me is a that a lot of people believe the rhetoric and menusia of Patrick Kenndy(B.T.Barnum).Ask him for his financial statement as required by law. While your at that, ask if you can get a job working for him at about $100,000 and don't even have to live in the state,Dashel(Elmer Gantry), stopping the Federal Judges selections, we need more liberal judges the crime rate is going down and the prisons are over crowded. Let all the snipers out they did't get a fair trial.and delaying citizens cases in court. Hope you don't have a case pending and could wait the next five years and finally, President Clinton (Pipe piper) and you know who followed the piper. I did not have sex with that women He made oral sex acceptable and now every kid in 3 grade knows what oral sex is and is permissible.Did your children ask you what ORAL SEX is??? Hardwood should have no problem with that. By the way would you ask Hardwood for a sample of his DNA? This State with the likes of Joe the barber,Castro's, judges Hardwood and Goldberg,Innmen, Rickman and other lackeys (Good old boy network) who feed off the state. I guess you condone all of this and will not complain and vote the same party in. You don't want change you what the same corrupt system (Oh where is the old RED ALERT) Listen to the people who support the current system, they must have their fingers in the pieJoe the barber). God bless America and forgive RI The old gray fox of Portsmouth
October 23	separation of powers
Independent Man: Let's see if you're a serious independent journalist or just a talk show guy. Issue: Nick Gorham could have brought the Separation of Powers issue to the floor this year with a little political horsetrading. When he chose not to, he put his personal agenda ahead of the people of Rhode Island. If in fact an offer was made to Representative Gorham that would have put the signatures over 50, should he have accepted by agreeing to support amendments dealing with casino gaming? Afterall Independent Man, both Separation of Powers and Casino advocates have been requesting that the people of RI have the right to decide. If a person in RI can understand the issue of Separation of Powers enough to consider it on a referendum, they should be able to consider a question of a casino on a referendum. In May of 2002, Nick Gorham had the opportunity to have the Separation of Powers issue debated on the floor of the House of Representatives. All he had to do was get the Republicans to agree to support the casino issue. REMEMBER ONE KEY FACT: EVEN WITH THE REPUBLICANS SUPPORTING THE CASINO ISSUE, THE NUMBER OF VOTES IN THE HOUSE STILL FELL SHORT. If you think this is newsworthy, contact me when you get this e-mail.
October 22	Darrell West Poll
Hi John, As a relative newcomer to the state, I have a question for you and/or your other listeners regarding Darrell West. After reading today's ProJo article featuring West's latest poll, I went online to check out his web site, insidepolitics.org. In the section ñHeard on Capitol Hill,î he displays among other things the text of his roast of Patrick Kennedy last year for the Woonsocket Milk Fund. Now my question is this: The guy is obviously friendly with Kennedy; and being not just a professor but a professor at Brown, he must be pretty left-leaning. Are you convinced of the objectivity of his polls? I gather from your show and other sources that he is a well respected political analyst in the state, but is that just because as such a democrat stronghold, the state likes him because he says what they want to hear? This is not an attempt at cynicism or conspiracy theory, but an earnest inquiry. Can you enlighten me? Thanks, John from Newport
October 23	Re: Dirty compaign ads 10/22/02
Whoever wrote this complaint, I have no idea what your thinking could possibly be. Your statement is baseless, factless, and completely insane reasoning. Here is something similar, because you wrote this message, you must be an idiot.
October 23	Paul Maura
John: As a point of information.... Paul Maura is, in addition to being a state Rep. and a member of the soon to be defunct Providence Port Commission, a full-time employee of the state AFL-CIO of which ILA is an affiliated member. More importantly, Paul is a former member of the ILA and might still carry an ILA union card. By the way, when Paul worked on the docks as an ILA worker his nickname among his fellow workers was "HOLLYWOOD!" That's almost as good as the infamous "Johnny Friendly."
October 23	corrupt politician?
Could you take a look at Paul Mouras role in union extortion.? Another corrupt politician? I would not be surprised.
October 23	LAFFEY VS. GARABEDIAN CRANSTON MAYORAL RACE
Never is the difference between candidates so distinguishable than at live debates. No fluff, no pretty pictures on glossy fliers, no rhetoric of radio or TV ads, where body language and quickness of thought are apparent. On Tuesday evening we got to see and hear two candidates face off man to man with no political analysts to filter their message. For me the message was clear. Garabedian came across as shallow, the old time politician, steeped in a muck of associations with political friends he's attached himself to over the last thirty years. Ready willing and able to talk about history, with no real direction for the future. Ready to sling mud, lies and mean spirited attacks. Ready to say anything just to get voted for. A person better at mobilizing the masses to prevent or prohibit development from taking place than at creating a favorable environment for economic development. A man so biased by his wife's family's financial interest in Warwick Mall that he would sell out the citizens of Cranston in a New York minute to further those interests. Laffey was brilliant. He appeared young, fresh, energetic, well educated and sincere in his concern for Cranston's citizens and the current financial problems. Disconnected from political cronies and special interests. He articulated a clear plan and vision for our future. He acted morally when confronted with Garabedian's personal attacks. In short, he looked and acted like a Mayor. Please encourage your listeners to view the television broadcasts of this debate. It will be the best chance voters in Cranston will have to see and hear for themselves the real difference between these two candidates before voting next month. They will be able to make their own decisions on who and what to believe, rather than rely on those slick mailers and advertisements created by some political hucksters. Then, maybe for once we will choose the government we truly deserve. I , like you, believe that choice is Laffey Peter Cranston
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