I am putting together a new web site for learning about Town Meetings and the local political process.
I have helped to form a group called The Clinton Local Accountability Improvement Group
We are a group of concerned citizens who are focused on bringing accountable leaders and policies to our local government here in Clinton, Massachusetts.
Whether it is excessive taxation and spending or unethical behavior of our town’s leadership, the Clinton Local Accountability Improvement Group is here to help.
The Clinton Local Accountability Improvement Group seeks to educate the public by presenting the facts and resources available in one place for the voters of Clinton . We believe that an educated voting public will make the best decisions for our community.
With an emphasis on Local Elections and Town Meetings we have a voice, and with your participation, we can improve our community.
That is from the “About” page. Lots of work to do.
One of the members at the Forum posted this. LOL
I voted Democrat because I love the fact that I can
now marry whatever I want. I’ve decided to marry my
horse.
I voted Democrat because I believe oil companies’
profits of 4% on a gallon of gas are obscene but the
government taxing the same gallon of gas at 15% isn’t.
I voted Democrat because I believe the government will
do a better job of spending the money I earn than I would.
I voted Democrat because freedom of speech is fine as
long as nobody is offended by it.
I voted Democrat because when we pull out of Iraq I
trust that the bad guys will stop what they’re doing
because they now think we’re good people.
I voted Democrat because I’m way too irresponsible
to own a gun, and I know that my local police are all I need
to protect me from murderers and thieves.
I voted Democrat because I believe that people who
can’t tell us if it will rain on Friday can tell us that
the polar ice caps will melt away in ten years if I
don’t start driving a Prius.
I voted Democrat because I’m not concerned about the
slaughter of millions of babies so long as we keep all
death row inmates alive.
I voted Democrat because I believe that business
should not be allowed to make profits for themselves. They
need to break even and give the rest away to the government
for redistribution as THEY see fit..
I voted Democrat because I believe liberal judges need
to rewrite the Constitution every few days to suit some
fringe kooks who would never get their agendas past the
voters.
I voted Democrat because my head is so firmly planted
up my rectum that it is unlikely that I’ll ever have
another point of view.
“A Liberal is a person who will give away
everything they don’t own.” ————————————————————–
“The problem with Socialism is that you
eventually run out of other people’s money.”
Margaret Thatcher ————————————————————–
My annual stand out at city hall (and the push leading up to it) produced positive results this year!
William Connolly jr was elected selectman to the town of Clinton Mass replacing my friend Tony who had enough of the beatings from the other members of the board.
Local elections and local government are the most influential parts of our democratic society in our every day lives. Local elections are the cornerstone of our republic! i encourage all to get involved in the local politics as much as you can stand. here in Clinton politics is referred to as a “blood sport” by my friend (and past selectman picture on the right) Joseph Notaro. Check out his blog. Blood Sport
Congratulations to Bill and his wonderful family!
The founders felt so strongly about this principle that they made it in law as the Tenth Amendment:
“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”
Just a casual review of the activities of the federal government would make clear that there’s very little that it does which is actually authorized by the Constitution.
For many, many years, we’ve allowed our politicians to interpret and bend the rules of the Constitution; ostensibly for good reasons. But, we have to face reality. When you allow politicians to do this over long periods, eventually you end up with leaders who feel that the law doesn’t apply at all.
Here are some of the powers they solemnly promised would be outside the federal sphere:
In recent news, several states have proclaimed their sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Do you think Massachusetts is next?
This may be the revolution of 2009.
I was recently contacted by family (Hi Jeffry). Jeff had done a web search and found himself here.
I have been working on the Ring family web site for sometime now… trying to get it right. But, never quite happy with it. So, my distant cousin perked my interest again.
The Rings attempted to come to the new world with the Mayflower but were turned back when the Speedwell sprung a leak. William and Mary would have to wait another nine years for the next opportunity. William did not survive the wait. But in 1629 Mary and her three children (Andrew, Elizabeth, and Sarah) set a course for the Plymouth Plantation.
With some help from other Rings I am attempting to establish “THE” Ring resource on the web.
If you are a Ring or are related to one, stop on by and check out the progress.
The last of the snow is leaving the area!
I finally got out metal detecting. Dave and I hit the woods. A couple quick hours of wandering the woods for the buried treasure.
We discovered two bottle dumps from the 1800s.
Often I find bottle pieces and plate fragments but, this was an exceptional find because many bottles were found between some boulders in the middle of the woods.
I also found a 1875 dime and an indianhead penny a couple yards from the bottles. Dave found a nice locket that seems to be silver plated. Good find Dave!
I hope this year I get the opportunity to get out often… But, today, yard work and Alyssa’s birthday party.
Gotta go!
As a young adult I learned that you shouldn’t spend what you don’t have. Pay as you go.
This is an elemental truth about finance that seems to elude our government and many of our neighbors.
Today the President suggested that we need to do this very thing. One week after doubling our nation’s debt. I fear it is to late, and we are to learn this lesson the hard way. What will make it worse is that the current administration will raise taxes. Raise taxes and cripple any hope we have to rise above the world wide recession and start anew.
This also is a lesson we already have learned in the last Great Depression.
Inflation will be the next fiscal plague we will face. Brace for the worst friends, but hope for the best.
This is the “hope” and “change” we have been given.
With the announcement from Tony (my freind) that he will not be seeking another term as selectman, the fireworks have started localy. He has said he is considering running for Town Moderator. A great choice for our town. I hope to hear more from him in the near future.
Joe Notaro has plenty of subjects for his blog over at Blood Sport budget time durin a town finantial crisis makes for some interesting talk.
The folks against the riffle range are trying another angle to get the range closed. The angle is rediculous (who would have thought). But, I’ve got to hand it to them, they sure have determination.
My metal detecting site Dirt-Fishing.com has been a hit lately. Many people visiting and enjoying the treasure talk. This year will be an active year at the site.
This sure looks like a productive start to a new year.
Later, Jeff
Happy new Year to one and all!
I pray that God blesses you with a healthy and prosperous New Year!
Jeff
What a fantastic time we had in Maine this year!
