I know this is not a strictly Atkinson topic, please forgive me, but I have to rail against my Federal elected representatives for a moment, especially including Senator John Sununu R?- NH.
I am certain by now you have heard about the Democrats in Congress seeking to subpeona White House staff to question them about the firing of 8 US Attornies. As ludicrous as this is, it is not as ridiculous as a sitting President who will allow himself to get distracted by a Congress that will stop at nothing to discredit, and demean his presidency.
US Attornies serve at the pleasure of the President! That is it. He can fire them at any time, for any reason, or for no reason at all! These very same Senators had no issues with Bill Clinton when he fired 92 out of 93 US Attornies in 1993. They had no problem with George H.W. Bush firing 52 Us Attornies in 1990. They had No problem with Ronald Reagan firing 56 US Attornies in 1981. And they had no problem with Carter firing 86 US attornies in 1977.
Yet they devour Bush because his Attorney General fired 8!
Why the political witch hunt? because the position of the Democrat party in the Senate is a political scorched earth policy of endless, accusations until the other side gives up. This is similar to the way politics has been conducted in Atkinson in recent years. Criticize those in power and watch the accusations fly against you. You have a vendetta, you are bad for the town, you have a personality conflict, you insult and demean decent public officials just trying to do their jobs. And lost in all the accusations against you is the fact that you were right.
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ATKINSON's Vietnam HONOR ROLL as VOTED and PASSED by 2005 Town Meeting and re-approved at Special Town Meeting Sept. 12
EDITORIAL-
A voice of compassion, an example of fairness and reasonable government.
One who believes in the strength and comfort you, your children and your family can draw from good government leadership.
A person who knows Atkinson is our home -- our most important possession that must be preserved and protected through fair taxes and sound community planning and where our children must be safe to grow to become a new generation of leaders.
One who knows that the citizens of Atkinson are all neighbors with her leadership to be dedicated and responsive to all.
One who believes that when those from Atkinson have served our nation and honors are deserved, those honors must be given.
In Valerie Tobin, we now have a leader we know we can entrust with these responsibilities because they are part of her character.
It is our honor to endorse Valerie for election to Atkinson’s Board of Selectmen.
Just a note for those who wish to count the deer.
In January 08 this blog had 16,000 hits and 1,500 unique visitors (for the month).
In 2007 this blog had over 100,000 hits and 5,750 unique visitors (for the year).
In 2007 this blog had over 100,000 hits and 5,750 unique visitors (for the year).
EDITORIAL-
"I offer nothing more than simple facts, plain arguments, and common sense . . ." [TP, 1776]
We take no small measure of umbrage at such a hostile official act against this BLOG’s patron. Therefore, a timely Editorial comment is both appropriate and necessary.
Discussion of Atkinson’s financial direction, from any viewpoint, is fundamental and encouraged and we will always attempt to limit and correct errors.
However, Righteous indignation towards purported error of such inconsequential nature is not appropriate.
The ENTIRE car deal is problematic. If it was caused by poor judgement, improper exercise of authority, neglect or mistake or even specious reasoning, this will never trump the facts that the entire questionable transaction started and ended within a very small circle of confidants.
We find the entire circumstances surrounding the disposition of the police Cruiser highly irregular at the least and the "explanations" somewhat trifling and exhaustive of our intellect.
Mr. Consentino: It’s time to go. Being Chief of Atkinson’s Police Department is NOT a birthright. That is a fabled legend of yesteryear.
Historically in Atkinson, police chief appointments were made "under the hand of the selectmen" for terms of one year at a time, as was also the case in the beginning of Mr. Consentino’s assorted and discontinuous stream of appointments to this position.
Your only remaining credential established on a claim of indispensability has faded.
So time is neigh. Plan a graceful exit, Clean out your desk, Accept the gratitude and tearful sentiments from some. We plan no editorial recriminations. It is time. Thank you for your service, We wish you a long and happy retirement. Bon Voyage.
LETTER
"To All Atkinson Residents,
I am writing to ask for your help. A member of the Atkinson Police Department needs our help. I am here to ask for your help in Corporal John Lapham's fight for his life. As you are aware, John has been diagnosed with Leukemia. He has been once again hospitalized with an infection that is threatening his life. He is one of the bravest people that I have ever met. He has never asked of anything from the residents of the town. Now is our chance to step up and help both him and his family out. As everyone is aware John has been out of work for a few months. His family has been busy helping John to get better. He needs our help, and I am hoping that this town can step up to the plate and help. From the moment that I met John, I have admired him. He does alot, but never asks for anything in return. He has helped so many people in this town. I for one am one of those people. Please help him.
There is a fund set-up in his name at TDBanknorth in Plaistow. Any amount will help John, while he is out of work. It would be great if this town could help ease a burden off his wife.
Thank You
Also if anyone would like to send a card, please address it to:
John Lapham
c/o Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Ctr.
Inpatient mail
75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 02115
United States
Please show Corporal John Lapham, that this community can stand up and show our support to those in need. I for one, miss John and can not wait until he can get better and return to work. Please show him that we support him. "
3 comments:
Comparing the federal government shenanigans to Atkinson is almost funny in it's idiocy.
There is no way, no law, no moral fiber that can condone the BAD BEHAVIOR of the elected officials that this blog has "railed" against.
We rail because the residents of Atkinson will no longer accept this behavior.
You can't suger coat it or intellecualize it. The Jack Sapia's, Fred Child's and Phil Consentino's of this world are plain out despicable in their actions whether legal or moral they are WRONG!!!!!
Although I am a Republican, I have a hard time getting too worked up about what is happening in Congress. I recall the witch hunt against Clinton over some moral disgressions that he had with an intern. Did we really need to waste millions to discover Bill and Monica had a fling??? Waste of time and money.
The Dems will argue that this is Congressional oversight and part of our checks and balances. Unless there is something illegal about what occurred, this is nothing more than polical grandstanding.
Perhaps we can solve "global warming" by getting rid of the elected air bags, including the ones in Atkinson...
Everything in Washington is Political.
As for Bubba's "indiscretions," the left wanted to ignore it as "private behavior." But then liberals have always failed to acknowledge that the true measure of a man is how he behaves when he believes no one is looking.
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