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April 30	Special Prosecutor
To: All Media Outlets From: Dave Kane Candidate for Attorney General Subject: Appointment of Special Prosecutor Contact: Dave Kane 401-938-2606 / dkane41@cox.net On April 14, 2004 I announced my intention to run for the office of Attorney General for the state of Rhode Island. That evening, during a report on my candidacy, WJAR T.V. reported that although I may be eligible to run, I may not be ineligible to serve in the office. Jim Martin, News manager for Ch. 10, told me that they had checked with a constitutional lawyer who believed that I may not be allowed to take office. I immediately contacted a professor of law at the Roger Williams Law School. That professor has assured me that the Rhode Island constitution overrides all other laws. Since it will be my intention to act more as a manager or administrator in the office of Attorney General and not to practice law, I want to reiterate my announcement to run and win the office of Attorney General. In relation to this, let me address another important issue. In my travels speaking with voters, it has been pointed out to me that because of my personal loss in Station Nightclub fire any investigation into that fire while I was Attorney General, could be perceived as a conflict of interest. To put this concern to rest, I am making the following announcement. My first official act as Attorney General will be to appoint an independent, special, prosecutor to look into every detail of the Station Nightclub fire. This special prosecutor will have complete autonomy and the full weight of the Attorney General's office. He will be charged with finding everyone responsible for this horrendous event and to bring these people to justice.
April 30	BC Board: Stiff-Arming the community
So, the Board of Director's at Blue Cross don't want "Sugar Daddy Ronnie" to leave? Is anyone surprised? Why would anyone bite the hand that freely hands out corporate welfare payments? There is more going on here, John. The Board is obviously trying to hide something. I believe what we have seen so far is just the tip of the iceberg. They obviously think their little clubhouse is impervious, and no one will crack the shell of secrecy. We will see. Remember, pigs don't snack.
April 30	united health
john i would like to see united health lower there rates and scoop up the majority of blue cross business, just like they did to harvard health. im sure they would be humbled into acting like a non profit.
April 30	Medals vs ribbons
John, Sorry small mistake . I guess they do give medals for marksmanship and it is Meritorious Unit Commendation. Here is the website that will give you the order of preference for ribbons and medals as of 1999 there are some new ones but most of these were around when Kerry was in. Note that some of these are Ribbons only. www.mediacen.navy.mil/pubs /allhands/Jan99/Janpg38.htm Jim Eastwood
April 27	Veterans at RI State House, Yesterday
Hello John, Bellow is an open letter I just sent to some of my Vietnam veteran friends and to the news paper publisher "Rick Wilson". I told Rick, as I'll tell you, may use this as a news item or send it out to any paper you would like as an editorial. Please feel free to make any factual or grammatical corrections. Cliff Chappell and I greatly appreciate your support by going to the airways with your report yesterday. Semper Fi, Rod Raso Wakefield RI ----------------------------------------- Last week a bunch of old, left over hippies, trying to relive their glory days, got a bunch of naive high school students and demonstrated in front of our State House in RI. They got our American flag and publicly washed it to remove all the war crimes and pain they say America has inflected on the rest of the world off it. The group then laid our flag on the ground. When asked to pick the flag off the ground by a veteran who works in the State House, they gave him the finger and called him a fat ...... . Yesterday, two members of the Marine Corps League and I went to Providence and quietly marched up and down in front of State House. I wore full VFW uniform and the other two (Korean War Veterans) wore their Marne Corps League uniform. We had gotten the idea the night before at a meeting. We carried one large American flag and placed 12 smaller flags on the long wall in front of the State House. When asked what we were demonstrating against we said, "Nothing, we just want to show our pride and love for our country, our flag and our support of our troops in Iraq. We also want to show our support of our Commander in Chief." The Capital police all gave us the thumbs up and passing cars and trucks did the same and tooted their horns. We were about to leave and started picking up our flags and we were joined by a Marine Vietnam Veteran. He said he heard what we were doing on the John Depetro radio show and DePetro was encouraging people to join us. We stayed another hour. The new fellow asked me if I would like him to carry the big American flag for a while. I said, "if you would like". He said he would be honored to carry our flag and he has never carried the flag at an event before. He ordered us to keep on his left when got out of line and at the end of the day, when we rolled up the flag on it's pole, he kept straightening it out so it was perfect when done. He gave a nice salute to the flag and we were done. As I stated earlier, we were against nothing. There was no signs, banners, yelling, shouting or confrontation, just a small group of patriotic Americans showing proper respect for our flag, our country and our Commander in Chief. It was a nice sunny morning and we got the same fresh air and exercise as a person would playing a round of golf. It cost nothing to do and we feel good about doing it. We have decided to do the same thing next Thursday morning from 9 AM until noon (weather permitting). Semper Fi, Rod Raso Wakefield RI
April 27	Re: Re: Re: Providence Journal Spanish section 11/13/03
Unfortunately this is just another example of catering to the Hispanic invaders who consistently inflict their language and culture on anyone AND EVERYONE! WHEN EVER I ENCOUNTER A TELEMARKETER FROM THE PROJO OFFERING A FANTASTIC DEAL ON NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS I AM REMINDED OF THIS SAD FACT AND DEFINITELY SAY NO! I STRONGLY URGE ALL OTHERS TO DO THE SAME! ANOTHER TIRED NAG WAS THE CHANNEL 6 ADS REMINDING EVERYONE THAT NOW WE SPEAK YOUR LANGUAGE(SPANISH, OF COURSE). SO TO THEM I POLITELY SAY ADIOS, NO HABLO INGLES!
April 27	THURSDAY AM PROGRAM
LISTENING TO THE SHOW ON THURSDAY, I BECAME INFURIATED. I DO N'T KNOW WHICH IRKED ME MORE- THOSE WHO REFUSE TO SPEAK ENGLISH- OR THOSE CLOWNS WHO CAPITULATED AND APOLOGIZED FOR NOT SENDING OUT SCHOOL MEMOS IN SPANISH. DON'T THESE IDIOTS REALIZE THAT CATERING AND SURRENDERING TO THESE HISPANIC SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS HAS RESULTED IN THE CHAOS WE'RE IN. I DON'T SEE ANY OF THEM OFFERING ANY APOLOGIES FOR INFLICTING THEIR LANGUAGE AND CULTURE ON THE ENTIRE POPULATION. THEY DO NOT WISH TO JOIN THE MELTING POT, THEY CARE ONLY ABOUT THEMSELVES. WE'RE LOSING OUR LANGUAGE AND OUR IDENTITY. CHECK OUT WWW.FAIRUS.COM FOR MORE INFO.
April 27	Kerry & AWOL
Since John Kerry seems to be obsessed with the word AWOL. Why don't we find out about his being AWOL from the Senate? How many sessions, days, votes, etc. has he missed? See ya.
April 27	WHAT IS IT with all these callers this morning?!?!?!
Omigod, John -- what's up today with these callers?!? Sounds like you're fighting all by yourself. Just know that these are just a few vocal idiots -- and don't represent everyone -- although I shudder when I hear them espousing their "views" on-the-air. Keep up the good work. --Fred from Elmhurst
April 27	homosexual marriage
You don't get it John. Homosexuals want to bond and be accepted as all humans do. Why wouldn't they? They're influenced by society. They have the same hopes, dreams and desires as the remainder of the population. Where did you come up with the bit that marriage is created for child bearing only? If that was so, childless married couple would be shunned in out society which simply isn't so. Get over your homophobic attitude already. Life has a way of settling the score with close minded individuals. There is a good chance one of your children will be gay. Do you want him or her to feel the sting of prejudice? Smarten up you fool! Mike Menard
April 27	Thank you
Dear Mr DePetro, Thank you for your continued support of the armed forces of the United States of America. I have been serving on active duty in the United States Navy for over 23 years and appreciate for all you do for those of us who have served and who continue to serve our country proudly. Your steadfast support of my Commander-in-Chief and your President in these times when criticism is more favorable than praise is commendable and refreshing. I have enjoyed your show over the past 3 years and will continue to listen as often as I can. Keep up the good work. Sincerely, LT Alan Alfonso, USN Bristol, RI A. Alfonso, PA-C LT, MSC, USNR Primary Care Department Naval Ambulatory Care Clinic Newport, RI "The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it." - General (Ret) H. Norman Schwarzkopf
April 14	Walmart comment
Hi, I am related to a Bake Shoppe Manager for Super Stop & Shop. All too often he and his co-workers discuss the treat of Walmart becoming too big, too fast, and taking quality, fair wage jobs from people in the service industry. Aside from the elderly workers, illegal aliens, and immigrant mobs that either shop or work in Walmart, the real threat is the corporate stand Walmart has taken against the use of Union workers. This is truly irresponsible behavior from a company who states that they care about the community and it's people, especially it's employees. Non-union workers= low wages and little to no health benefits. You may have to pay more for items at establishments who employ union workers, but such wages sustain the economy, truly help families and give all employees a voice against employer abuse, (ie. Fair wages, benefits, time off, grievance policies, and safety measures). Walmart makes millions each year. Why can't they offer Union policies to their employees? Basically, all they want to to is get rich while sucking the employees and costumers dry. Sherm
April 14	Chief Justice Williams is a Fraud
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is a Supreme Jackass. Don't think Diana "The Fraud" Koelsh can help him out of this latest jam. He clearly plagarized and should do the honorable thing and RESIGN. Let's keep up the heat on Williams until he is gone.
April 14	Blondes and Bumpkins
Good morning, John. I only have one question. HOW do you "inadvertently" use an entire first paragraph from another writer's article for your own?!? What is that: a cut-and-paste in error?!? Instead of just apologizing.... Now, it's just another example in a long line of recent examples where the person unmasked is always blameless. Can't figure that out! Loved all the blonde jokes this morning -- I wish I'd written'em down! "Elizabeth" from Narragansett is way out of control. It was perfectly harmless -- not offensive in the least, to either Christians or blondes! I'm just surprised "Joel" hasn't weighed in on this yet.... Have a great day, John. --Fred from Elmhurst
April 14	dog park
john, i have an idea. we build a park and have the dogs run around a track. we could cheer for our favorite dog to cross the finish line first and maybe even place a small wager on his/her success. what do you think? ps my nickname : chief justice frank william jefferson clinton
April 14	Re: YOU CAN NOT HAVE IT BOTH WAYS 4/4/04
Bill - On what authority do you base this brilliant insight of yours that sexuality is a CHOICE? Which gay or lesbian person in your life that you know told you that? I'm sure that you remember the exact moment that you DECIDED that you were going to like women. Dave in Providence
April 14	JUDGE WILLIAMS
John: The plagiarist's real name is Guglierno which is Italian for Williams. He is half Italian! His father changed their name when they came to America. Mike in Warwick
April 14	The quote of the century
"Remember," he said, "we're dealing with people who are not the best experts in dealing with money." John, as you read the above quote try not to laugh out loud. The quote comes from a dottering old fool named Thomas Slater, a member of the Rhode Island House of ill-REP-ute. Mr. Slater is one of the many party apparatchiks who infest and infect the Rhode Island Statehouse. These apparatchiks, who are mindless lemmings of the immoral Democratic Party of Rhode Island, are directly responsible for the crumbling infrastructure, polluted bay, poor public education system, horrendous health insurance monopoly and sky rocketing taxation levels found in our once proud state. Mr. Slater and those of his ilk are hardly in a position to lecture even a welfare wank about the proper handling of money. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black!! Funny quote isn't it?? And what makes it even funnier is that Mr. Slater serves on the House Finance committee. The very same House Finance committee which is made up of morons, megamorons and the minions of morons that no right thinking person would let anyhwere near their children's piggy bank. These people couldn't manage their way out of a paper bag yet we're stuck with their horrendous budgets every year. The context of the quote of the century can be found in the ProJo article I've posted below. John, this state is already down and continues to sink fast. If anyone truly loves this state they'd better start paying attention and making their voices hear this November. If not then get ready to sell your property and move because the only people who will be able to afford living in Communist RI will be the illegals who've already taken over Providence, Pawtucket, etc. and the apparatcheks who buy their votes with the entitlement programs WE pay for through our taxes. And on an even more serious note John, pray for Governor Carcieri. Our fine Governor is fighting the good fight against some truly evil elements among us. Those evil elements don't like their hold on power and their authority being challenged. As these power struggles build in the coming months I truly fear for our Governor's well being. I'm hoping the Governor will take some stress management classes for himself and I hope the Staties who chauffeur him grow eyes in the back of their heads. Things are getting quite nasty around here and it's only going to get worse. I have genuine fear for the Governor's health and not just from internal stresses. The gravy train has ended but the dogs who've fed off it for years won't go down without a ugly and vicious fight. Linda North Kingstown Welfare cuts too costly, panel told In testimony before the House Finance Committee, advocates for the poor and homeless say that in the long run, Governor Carcieri's proposals will cost more than they save. 01:00 AM EDT on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 BY SCOTT MAYEROWITZ Journal State House Bureau PROVIDENCE -- Governor Carcieri's proposed cuts to the state's welfare and child-care programs would target the "most vulnerable and poorest people in our state," Eric L. Hirsch, a sociology professor at Providence College and member of the Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless, said yesterday. Hirsch and other social advocates told the House Finance Committee that while the proposed cuts might appear to save money, in the long run they will cost the state, particularly through the opening of more shelters for the homeless and a higher prison population. "Not only is it the morally wrong thing to do . . . it is also going to cost the state more money than we save," Hirsch said. The proposed change that brought the most anger was a plan to eliminate payments to people who fail to comply with their employment plan, under the Family Independence Program, Rhode Island's version of welfare-to-work. The employment plan is a personalized set of guidelines regarding what actions a person is going to take to get off welfare, including what job-training or educational programs will be taken. Currently, a parent with two children would receive $554 a month from the Family Independence Program. If parents do not comply with their work plan, their monthly payment drops to $449. It stays at $449 for the first two years of noncompliance. Each six months for the next two years, there are gradual reductions, to the point where someone who has been noncompliant for four years would be receiving $407 a month. Under the governor's proposal, the drop from $554 to $449 would remain for the first 12 months of noncompliance. But after that first year, Carcieri is proposing to completely eliminate the family's payments. The payments would only be restored if the parent comes into compliance with his or her plan. About 14,150 families now receive assistance through the program. Out of those, about 870 would have 12 months of noncompliance by July 1, according to estimates by the Department of Human Services. "In the majority of these cases, the adult will not even come in and talk to us about an employment plan," said Human Services Director Jane A. Hayward. The department expects the move to force only one out of every five noncompliant people to comply. The rest would be cast off the welfare roles, saving the state about $4 million next year. Rick Harris, executive director of the state chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, said there are not enough caseworkers to properly help people and those in place average 26 minutes a month with each Family Independence Program recipient. When asked by the committee about the number of workers, Hayward said, "Could we do more if we had more? Absolutely." Given the number of authorized staff, "we are doing the best we can," she said. Heidi Keezer, director of Rhode Island Parents for Progress, complained that letters sent to people informing them of sanctions are in confusing legal language. Hayward said her department tries to do a preliminary letter with clearer language. Carcieri has already eliminated a $50-per-month payment to parents on welfare who have been awarded child support. The last of these checks went out March 31. Another proposed change would reduce the number of families qualifying for state-subsidized child care. Currently, families with incomes of 225 percent of the federal poverty line or below are eligible for child care. Carcieri is proposing to change the income threshold to 200 percent or less. This would save about $4 million. Roughly 13,800 children currently receive state-subsidized child care. The Poverty Institute at Rhode Island College estimates that 925 would no longer qualify under the proposed change. Jennifer Lang of the institute said 10 percent of the families who would lose child care would be forced back onto the welfare rolls, costing the state about $550,000. Additionally, she said that for each dollar the state takes out of child care, it loses $1.75 in economic activity -- a $7-million loss in this case. Elizabeth Burke Bryant, executive director of Rhode Island Kids Count, said the child-care program helps families transition from welfare to work. "We are seeing these families succeed," she said. "Now is not a good time to be rolling back the rug on these people." Human Services and Carcieri are also proposing a pilot program in which people receiving Family Independence Program assistance could forgo six months of payments in exchange for an up-front, one-time payment equal to three months of their usual payment. The money could be used in a "family crisis" situation to pay large bills, such as a major car repair, Hayward said. The voluntary program would only apply to people who have a guarantee of employment in the near future. Rep. Thomas C. Slater, D-Providence, was concerned about companies that promised jobs still being around when the lump-sum payment ran out. He also said one big cash infusion might not be the best thing for people who don't plan for the long term. "Remember," he said, "we're dealing with people who are not the best experts in dealing with money."
April 13	Labor Board
John: Did you see the front of today's Journal (Wedensday 4/7)? Montanaro is upset with Carcieri because he is fighting the decision for day care workers to become state employees. Isn't this the same guy who is under Blue Cross' thumb? These 1300 people would become state workers and get FREE Blue Cross!
April 13	WalMart
Hi, I am writing regarding your show on Wal Mart. Although I cannot call, I am compelled to write about this. I grew up in Queens New York and I am used to small grocery stores and pharmacies, etc. I should also say I lived in Europe for 7 years, my husband is german. We now live in R.I. We do not like Wal Mart whatsoever, I have to admit that I have been there, but always left with a disgusted feeling. It sounds bad, but I cannot stand lack of quality and abundance. I appreciate quality and my feeling is that people in the U.S. love the abundance, they don't value quality and they love cheap and to accumulate lots of junk from stores such as these. Thanks for your attention.
April 13	Request
John, I would like to send a letter to Thomas Cahir and am wondering whether you have a snailmail or email address for him. If you do not wish to give me (a total stranger) this information, perhaps I could send the letter to you for forwarding to him. Thank you. Elizabeth
April 13	cianci sauce in stores
new label put on jars of sauce read were still in the jar while hes in the can
April 13	Another company closing up shop
Now that Bradford Soap Works will be leaving the state, watch for the West Warwick casino proposal to become stronger.
April 13	Blond joke
hi John, Check out this "Blond Joke" A blond, a brunette, and a redhead all work in an office along with their female boss. The ladies noticed that their boss leaves the office everyday at 11:30 and never returns and never calls the office. The ladies decide to all leave work early. The brunette goes shopping, has a facial, and goes home to cook a nice meal for her husband. The redhead goes to the gym, has a great workout, and goes home to prepare for a heavy date. The blond decides to go home, she enters her house and hears muffled sounds coming from her bedroom. She carefully opens the door and sees her husband in bed with her boss. She backs out and leaves. The next day, the ladies are comparing stories from the previous day. The brunette tells of her great day at the mall, the spa, and the meal she had cooked. That was great, let's do this again. The redhead agreed after her great day at the gym and a wonderful date. The blond says to them, "what are you crazy?" I got home after work and found my husband in bed with our boss. "Wow, what did you do?" said the other women. I got the hell out of there before I got caught. The lady in Narragansett should lighten up!!! Dave From Riverside
April 9	Re: Blue Cross and Frank Montanaro Senior
Loved your show on Frank Montanaro.."It's NOT A WONDERFUL LIFE" and Frank's negative influence on those who live in Rhode Island. Montanaro should have been implicated and tried in the PLUNDERDOME trial. Montanaro had the AFLU buy that huge brick building on South Main Street in Providence from the short time owner Frank Corrente.. who had grabbed it from a man who was dying from cancer. Corrente probably snagged the building in a permit issue then offered to do the dying owner a favor, since Corrente operated that way.
April 9	Blue Cross Spin Doctors
John: Today's Journal writes about Blue Cross on the Front page (April 9, 2004) I see you comment about it on your website. The spin doctors are working overtime: 1) They say that the board members are paid relatively low compared to other Blue Cross boards. NOT ALL BLUE CROSSES ARE THE SAME!!! Many are FOR PROFIT. Check out www.anthem.com You will see that they operate in many states and they have INVESTOR information. 2) How could the board salaries be "erroneously" reported? Now they are much lower? That seems like a major mistake, dont you agree? 3) Has Blue Cross stated how much they are paying these consultants / spin doctors? 4) How did Battista pay for his 500k house in Florida?
April 9	bcBSri
Hey John, So now the payoff for 600 jobs going offshore to India and 3/4 of a billion dollars going out of the state to Perot Systems over the next 10 years has been made. Ron gets a huge bonus, car and most of his loan forgiven, the rest of his executive cronies get equally excessive base pay and bonuses, and labor gets to lead the board. The only thing all those people of Rhode Island who built BCBSRI get is BS from the Boston spin doctors they've hired. I'll bet spin doctors don't have to wait months for their payments or only get pennies on the charge dollar... No names, please...
April 7	we are at war
Hi John: I was listening to your show today and was so pissed at people that are so ignorant that they don't realize that we are at war and have been since 9/11. They don't understand that we didn't declare war on any one they declared war on us and we had no choice but to respond. The only thing that I disagree with is that we are fighting this war like we are walking on egg shells. When they declared war on us they didn't strike military people and positions they hit innocent people that couldn't fight back but as soon as we make a mistake and take innocent lives In Iraq the world calls us animals well I have seen a few wars in my 67 years and that's what happens in war. Keep up the good work for us who understand John. Vinny
April 6	Why Higher a firm when Bill Halpin is on the Board??
Isn't Halpin the communiations director for the Diocese? Haven't they just gone through a crisis? Why can't he handle the communications??? Perhaps he should step down???
April 6	Blue Cross (AGAIN!!)
Hi, John! I just wanted to let you know that I've contacted both my Cranston Reps to voice my absolute DISGUST with the Battista situation at BC/BS. Does the thievery and shafting of taxpayers and subscribers NEVER END in this state??? Also, I watched the Channel 10 news at 6pm tonight (before our beloved Red Sox once again took the field!!), and they reported that BC/BS has now hired a public relations firm out of Boston to help whitewash the Battista "loan" fiasco, to try to make BC/BS look better to us (FAT CHANCE, GOOD LUCK!!) Excellent shows all last week, John, please don't let up on these white-collar criminals, cuz if we don't start making noise, they'll all get away with it. Keep up the great work, and GO SOX!!! One of your daily fans, G. LaMorge, Cranston, RI
April 6	Edward DePrete
John I enjoy listening to your show... and especially the discussion recently re: the DePrete pension. Ironically I recently had occasion to stop in at Newport Grand -- and we saw DePrete there... A friend of mine who works there says he is there 4-5 days a week... always looking very discheveled!!! I am wondering if you have ever heard that he is a gambler; it could explain some of his need for some extra cash here and there. Keep up the good work... Keep the crooked politicians on the defensive... it is truly getting very discouraging to live in this state.. I love RI so much - but the politics here are appalling. Jeanie Vican
April 6	Rumor has it
John.... I don't believe for a minute that G. Fox came out without planning it. Rumor has it Cicilline had fight with boyfriend and threw him out of the car in Prov. Boyfriend supposedly filed a report. And John.... Don't suck up to Pazienza. He has good qualities as a "warrior", etc.... But he's a punk; gambles away millions; girlfriends are pornstars and other trollops; he calls current one "peckermouth" on your show.
April 6	PLEASE POST BC BOARD NAMES
JD: THE 'SCAM-SQUAD' RESPECTFULLY REQUESTS YOU PLEASE POST THE NAMES, ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS OF THE BC/BS BOARD--AND THAT OF THEIR BOSSES AND/OR BOARDS OF DIRECTORS. IT'S TIME TO OPEN A WINDOW-THROW BACK THE SHADES. --PAUL IN WICKFORD
April 6	your bigotry is clear
Dear John, Yes, the movement to progress forward to equality for all has been hindered by you. Its kinda like a slave owner who kept his slave in the fields, working in the fields, no freedom: this kept the slave owners wealthy, secure, and prosperous. By oppressing gays you are doing this and your bigotry is clear, and hateful. C. More
April 4	SMOKING BAN
John, This is the most Prejudice thing I have ever heard. Where does this state get off saying that only GAMBLERS can smoke but no one else. If RI people do not stand up in this state we will be crushed. I am appauled by these ridiclous laws this state is setting us up for. When are they going to realize without cigarette tax we would go under. They want their cake and eat-it-too, this crap.
April 4	Hello John
John as a fellow native Rhode Islander and fellow once a RIC student and fellow guy of italian heritage, I must commend you on your efforts to try to expose and clean up corruption in what is otherwise is a great state. I made the argument while a student at Lasalle back in the late 80s and a Poli Sci Man at RIC that Rhode Island is truly a great state but with the established "old boy" institution well in place in the big bureaucratic rhode island state government its nearly impossibile to change the system only join it. So my question to you is with the Governors of the past like Diprete then our buddy Sunlund then of course good ole Almond now Cacieri why my friend does corrurtion still run rampant in State Government? We had all the causes like operation clean government, the rallies at the state house back in the early 90s after RISDIC debacle why does corrution still exist why does this state still want to bleed and squeeze every dime out of the great residents of Rhody? PS I like your pics some good pics in the photo gallery, i am about 5 10 so u are about my height, but Janet Reno and Myrth are two tall Tootsies LOL.
April 4	Thomas Shumpert and BCBS
John: Has anyone thought to question Thomas Shumpert, the former Director of the DBR? I think he has a cushy job at Roger Williams University now. In any event, he was at the helm of the DBR before Ms. McConahy. Shumpert was in that position prior to the demise of Harvard and Tufts, and stayed until I think, 2002. He was there when the Almond Administration got the sweet-heart deal from BC for the state contract. HMMMMM--I wonder if he remembers anything?
April 4	Blue Cross Scandal AND Pucky
Hi John: Do you really think that Little Legs Irons was making money off Tom Ryan and Ron Battista without Pucky knowing about it ? Do you think he looked the other way as Irons was doing on the JCLS Piggy Bank CheckBook? Or was Pucky actually getting his end through Cuzz McKinnon? It boggles my mind that the crooked court system in this State continues to keep that JCLS checkbook closed to public scrutiny. Is the Projo trying hard enough? One thing is for sure, you are not naive and therefore know that Pucky lurks behind every crooked deal in Rhody. Can you say "Louie Yip"? BTW, there is redemption..... I finally have forgiven you for your support of Zipperman Boy AG Lynch against Bill Harsch in the last election; but keep up the fight please. Still Pessimistic in South County
April 4	YOU CAN NOT HAVE IT BOTH WAYS
A caller named Wendy told you that "you can not have it both ways". She was responding to your efforts to hold to your belief that marriage is for one man and a woman. She is correct. Trying to hold on to political correctness at the same time trying to hold to your belief in marriage will not work! They will not let you have it both ways. I believe that all of Gods people are created equal. What I do not believe is the premise that any body is born gay. Human beings is what we are. Sexual preferences are what we choose. As you have stated many times, it is not normal for a man to choose to have sex with a man or a woman with a woman. To validate gay behavior as a legitimate lifestyle is a cop-out. They have worked very hard to get acceptance of their homosexual preference as a legitimate way to live. Unfortunately they have had quite a lot of success because of the silent majority. Ask yourself; Do I believe it is OK to be GAY? Do I want my children to be taught that IT`S OK TO BE GAY? My answer is a resounding NO! Bill from Smithfield
April 4	Blue Cross: "Huge fraud" case will put them out of business "unless"
Dear John: Enjoy your program. Have been following Blue Cross/CVS scandal over last 2 months or so. Thought the fraud case would have been exposed by now. It appears everyone is trying to cover up this bombshell. I watched Arlene Violet expose the big boys some years ago only to be hatcheted by the powers that be. I hope your efforts have more success, the same big boys still control the game today, they are just older and foxier. What was the real motive of buying off Irons, Celona, DBR and many others to secure a$ 300,000,000 + reserve account with goal of 22% slush fund. Why hasn't the Governor spoken out? Is he trying to distance himself from you? The Providence Journal, just a week or so ago, raised the issue of BlueCross undercutting other Insurers a few years ago to grab elderly and put competition out of business and: " entering into agreements with policy holders whereby policyholder agrees to pay 20%+- of costs and Blue Cross pays 80% of costs for medical costs when in fact they did not pay vendors 80% of costs." I was informed by a very high and reliable source in the judicial system about a year ago that a class action suit against Blue Cross was initiated 1 to 2 years ago and is proceeding "very quitely" charging them with "Criminal Fraud" for entering into agreements whereby they agree to pay 80% of costs for medical service, when in fact they have negotiated with doctors, hospitals and pharmacies to pay 50 to 60% of costs in violation of agreements with policy holders. It is the opinion of my source that Blue Cross cannot win this suit and will be put out of bussiness unless they settle this case for big numbers. It is also my belief that Blue Cross Board of Directors, past and present, know of this suit, and agreed to have legislature lobbied certain powerful legislators to pass legislation which would allow Blue Cross to build up a reserve to settle this case when required. (the weakest link is small business, charge them for costs) In effect Blue Cross stole from Peter and is still steeling from Peter to pay Peter back for the first theft, thus eliminating the need for Paul. The rumor that "reserve cushion" for buy out is "cover up". My opinion is that Battista and boys knew suit would come out soon and took whatever they could from Paul before Peter found out about the scam and Blue Cross became " insolvent", which DBR is so worried about. If one listened closely to hearing last night (3-30-04) wherein DBR testified: the message was "dire concern that Blue Cross have a 22% cushion": subtract 22% from 80% and one comes up with the magic number of 58% which is about the number Blue Cross actually paid there vendors and which they will be required to pay back. Sincerely: another deep throat
April 4	Under construction
Hey John How long do you think this page has been under construction? http://www.riag.state.ri.us/policy/ Chris
April 4	BCBS
HI JOHN I JUST PAID MY PREMIUM FOR BCBS MEDICARE $474.00 THIS WILL COVER ME UNTIL JULY 1st, AS SOON AS THE CHECK WAS IN THE MAIL I STARTED HAVING SECOND THOUGHT'S ABOUT THE WHOLE SITUATION BCBS & CVS ETC. ETC.ANYWAYS, I CALLED UNITED HEALTH THEY WERE HELPFUL, TO THE POINT THAT THE MAN I TALKED TO SAYING HE WOULD SEND INFO ABOUT THE PLAN OPTIONS AND THEN IF I HAD FURTHER QUESTIONS HE WOULD COME TO MY HOUSE AND EXPLAIN THE PLANS AND OPTIONS AVAILABLE. LAST YEAR JUST AT CVS MY Rx COSTS WERE IN EXCESS OF $2500.00 OUT OF MY POCKET $5000.00 OVERALL. WHEN YOU ADD IN THE CO-PAYS FOR DOCTORS SPECIALISTS RE-HAB APPOINTMENTS THE TOTALS ARE STAGGERING ! ! AFTER I GET THE INFORMATION BEING SENT I'M GOING TO CALL THE MAN AT UNITED HEALTH, (HE IS ENCLOSING HIS BUSINESS CARD) PUT A POT OF COFFEE ON AND SIT DOWN AND LISTEN TO HIS OPTIONS
April 4	Blue Cross and double dipping
John: I just have a few comments as a result of the info in the last fews days via the media. I tuned into the State interconnect on Thursday, and saw some of the testimony of "Moe, Larry and Curly" from the DBR. Such pathetic responses to the questions posed. Someone should let Rollin Bartlett know that it is not appropriate to roll ones eyes to a question when on T.V. Most unattractive. He has been employed at DBR for 30 years? Maybe it is time to retire. The Governor has finally spoken out. Too late. So many missed opportunities. In January, 2003, Ron Battista made a courtesy call to the Governor to inform him that BC signed a contract with Perot Systems (H. Ross Perot) to take over all of the I.T. functions. Ronny boy "assured" the Governor that all 650 BC employees being herded over to Perot would be given a guarantee of employment of five years. Well, slowly but surely, employees who were hard workers, knowledgeable and good, decent people are loosing their jobs with Perot. They had been with BC for a number of years, and had the experience to run the place while Ronny and the Gang went off to play. They are all being replaced with kids just out of school. Also, rumor has it that Perot will be out-sourcing to foreign countries. So, just maybe the Governor got taken by "Blue Eyes" Battista? So, Frank Montinaro has been on the BC Board since 1991? The big labor union leader? Well, how come whenever a union attempted to speak to BC employees, the union was squashed. Blue Cross employees were virtually threatened in indirect ways if they were seen accepting information from the union reps outside the building. When Myrth York was running for governor the last time, Battista's office sent a company wide e-mail "urging" employees to make the right choice, and not to vote for those who were "attacking" BC. Wouldn't have anything to do with Myrth's lawsuit about releasing the records about the deal between BC and the Almond administration and the coverage for State employees, would it? And now, the most blatant double-dipping: The subscribers have already been screwed by BC. Now, according to the Journal, BC will receive an $11 million fee to service the claims of State employees? That is in addition to the premiums. So, the taxpayer gets screwed twice. Our taxes pay state employees (who also pay taxes) to fund the lifestyles of the pigs and famous. Finally, keep the everyday workers at BC in your prayers. They are the ones who truly do the work. They are all embarrassed to say they work at BC, and would leave in a heart beat if they could.
April 4	Thank God for your website
Hi John, Moved to NH on 3/26 (only place husband could find a job) had lived in Attleboro for 27 years, and before that in RI. Thank God for your website. Keeping me up to date on the BC/BS and NOW Atty. Gen. Lynch scandals. How I miss listening to you and your callers - especially Tony from No. Prov. and Peter Anthony from Cranston. Please keep the website up to date - it's all I have right now that gives me a good laugh! God Bless ALL you people in RI (you keep getting "screwed" every way but laying down)! Carole in Lebanon p.s. Talk radio up here sucks!
April 4	Blue Cross Budget Info
Dear John, Listening to the Blue Cross spokesman telling you repeatedly that he didn't know the budget figures for any of the items you asked about is reminiscent of the various reruns of Hillary Clinton denying that she knew anything about her brother's involvement in arranging for Presidential pardons with Bill Clinton. Regards, Ray Kizior Exeter, RI
April 4	Patrick Lynch
Dear John, I have been wondering for the past couple of days if the little "chickie" who just quit her job was the very same one whose job was tailor made for her when her credentials didn't meet the job specs??? Was she some sort of liason between the AG's office and the State House?? If so, it is she. I heard about her many months ago and I'm surprised it took him so long to get "caught"-if you know what I mean. I just love how you are right on top of things!!!! Keep it up--you and Arlene are the BEST! CCB
April 4	Re: Re: Who is Cynthia Stern? (Independent Report) 3/31/04
It may have taken me quite a while to figure this but,,,,, is it just plain coincidence that these 2 happen to be at the YMCA in Barrington at the same time on several occasions?? Right- ma and pa in law live in Barrington--Probably, "just more convenient" for the AG-- Surely, there is no place closer to his home to get some exercise--
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