http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_324182305.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:23:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_324182305.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_324182227.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:22:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_324182227.html Obama ran his candidacy on the premise that America had a failed system and that we needed change; but in this humble person's belief, I see this presidency promoting the most radical, left-wing government in our history as it attaches individualism, the heart of our democracy at every level.]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_324182115.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:21:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_324182115.html Nancy Pelosi has strong-armed her health care control bill through the U.S. House. She accomplished this feat by a margin of 3 votes, 220-215 (218 needed for passage). A lone Republican, Rep. Cao of New Orleans, who doesn't seem to understand the concepts of limited government or individual liberty, voted for passage. Considering the narrowness of the vote, President Obama's intervention proved decisive. He rallied wavering Democrats by referring to opponents of nationalized health care as "teabag, anti-government extremists." So much for the promise of a unifying, post-partisan presidency, but I digress.]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_324182144.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:21:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_324182144.html I don't understand how the government can lie to all of us. Remember when the government gave us that $250? Well, they did not tell us that that was for the next two years. The cost of living goes up, but we do not get an increase in our Social Security. But our Medicare is going up from $98 a mouth to $104 a month. Legislators don't have to worry because they are well taken care of. But for the rest of us we have a hard time making ends meet, like food, rent, etc. As long as we do what they want us to do that is OK. ]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_324182042.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:20:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_324182042.html Newburyport has come a long way in a generation. The '70s saw a dilapidated downtown rejuvenated. The end of the 20th and the beginning of the 21st centuries saw unprecedented residential growth and restoration. We are on the verge of another development of the commercial and seaport sections of the city. The community is at an inflection point where we can make decisions that will lead Newburyport to new heights or to division and stagnation. Let's not let the popularity of an idea or the momentary impulses of the times be the impetus for change. Let it be the cause for the community to review, reflect and unite. ]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_323224243.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:48:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_323224243.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_323224215.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:47:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_323224215.html The New York Times article had to do with the politics of the redistricting of New York state.
That of the Daily News related to changes in municipal health care oversight by Newburyport, Amesbury and Salisbury that might still be possible should the issues in play for Newburyport be resolved at some future time.]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_323224208.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:46:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_323224208.html I am writing to let the community know that those of us active in the effort to save the White Hen Pantry on Pond Street have organized another open meeting. This second meeting will take place on Monday, Nov. 23, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the public library. Invitations to attend have been extended to Mr. Karp, the Lagasses and the CVS Corporation, and as of now, a representative from Mr. Karp's office has pledged to be there. It is our sincere hope that the Lagasses and a representative for CVS will also attend.]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_323224200.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:45:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_323224200.html As a result of the frauds perpetrated by heartless billionaires, greedy industrial officials, loss of American jobs and inexpert "experts," we are in the midst of the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression of my childhood.]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_323224132.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:44:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_323224132.html I had to chuckle after reading a recent As I See It column on free markets, health care and the use of food, clothing and housing as examples of how well the free market system works.
None are "free markets."]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_322233644.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:45:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_322233644.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_322233609.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:44:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_322233609.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_322233601.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:43:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_322233601.html The elections are over, Newburyport has a new mayor-elect, a slightly new City Council and we have elected a nine-member Charter Commission to rewrite the city's "constitution." That's democracy, right? Well, not really.]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_322233534.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:42:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_322233534.html With the recent vote by the House passing health care reform, an amendment by Rep. Stupak (D-Mich.) was added effectively prohibiting the use of private dollars for coverage of abortion services — coverage women in this country have today.]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_322233527.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:41:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_322233527.html I used to think of my grandfather on Veterans Day. He was in the Spanish-American War and in the Calvary. We have Chinese clothing from him, and I have his pin and a mess kit and his flag, which we put out for holidays.]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_322233616.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:40:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_322233616.html Two weeks ago, the History Department of the Newburyport Middle School asked me to talk about how it was to grow up during the Second World War in Germany. The kids asked me just great questions — what happened in front of our post office yesterday (Lyndon LaRouche demonstration) would disgust them! Education is the best way to fight that kind of stupidity!]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_322233459.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:40:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_322233459.html There is no such thing as clean coal. The alternative to oil/gas is available and creating the technology creates jobs. This is a win/win and should be obvious except for the lobbyists getting in the way.]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_320232353.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:59:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_320232353.html Just about everywhere you went in the area yesterday, the refrain was the same: "What was Belichick thinking?"]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_320232403.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:58:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_320232403.html This busy intersection was considered the "Gateway to Newburyport" when all north- and south-bound Route One traffic passed through before the bypass was built in 1935. The city's first four-way traffic signals were put in service here in August of 1931. Three houses have been moved from the intersection. Two mayors lived in one of these houses, only at different locations. Today the corner is the location of the largest display of political signs every fall.]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_320232412.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:57:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/puopinion/local_story_320232412.html I felt sick after reading Phil Sayles "Collective angst" Viewpoint column on Nov. 4, in which he condemned Mel King for expecting Americans to care for one another. He touts the typical conservative viewpoint that nobody takes responsibility anymore, which translates directly to the poor and disadvantaged minorities. ]]>