Gab with the Gazette: Recent Comments

Comment on Letter: CLYNK: Too much information for me (May 16, 2008)

Mona — 2009-02-28T14:26:42Z

I willing to bet there is more info available about you on your Facebook page. Quit being such a nut job. Clynk is not an evil concept to those of us that like dropping things off like dry cleaning and YES-- bottles.

Comment on Wounded soldier honored (Feb. 13, 2009)

sgt archies etheridge — 2009-02-20T00:32:07Z

p-p-p-poa !!!!!!!!!!!!! you the man!!! proud of you ,great article,you deserve that star and more. thanks, archie

Comment on Hockey play paves way for hospital pay day (Printed Jan. 25, 2008)

alyssa — 2008-12-19T22:36:26Z

hey i know mick! im special;)

Comment on Letter: Time for school to recite Pledge (Dec. 19, 2008)

Alonzo Fyfe — 2008-12-19T20:03:53Z

The question is:

Is it right for the government to teach young children that Americans who do not believe in God are the (un)patriotic and (im)moral equivalent of those who support rebellion, tyranny, and injustice.

"Under God" was inserted into the Pledge during the McCarthy era substantially to establish the practice of teaching children to hate those who are godless. It has had the effect in this country of barring anybody who does not support a nation "under God" from public office and positions of public trust, by promoting an atmosphere of hostility towards such individuals.

The government should not be in the job of teaching hate. Leave that to the parents.

Comment on Reporter's Notebook: Open apology to ‘Patriot Nation’ (Dec. 5, 2008)

Jeff Grinnell — 2008-12-09T09:46:18Z

A prodigal son returns to once again reside in Patriot Nation. Welcome home. You have to return to rookie status though. This year has been different for New England Patriots fans in many ways. For the past few seasons, it became almost a given that the Pats were going to win. Very few teams besides the Baltimore Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers had the firepower to even challenge them. We had become an NFL superpower. And with it came the unrelenting scrutiny that bred Bradys affair, spygate, and whether or not a 18-0 season was even possible. Football took a back seat to a weekly Sunday soap opera. That caused them to lose the two things that got them to that status in the first place. First and foremost, they lost their "underdog" status. They became the team that everyone hated outside of Patriot Nation. And that caused the second worst thing to happen and that was individual name recognition. The Patriot's team mantra was just that, we are a team. Not a group of individuals with star power. But what caused them to succeed, also cost them. People expected "Iron Man" Brady on the field. Teddy Bruschi and Mike Vrabel were feared men. Randy Moss demanded double or triple coverage. The misfits of New England became NFL stars. The 2008 season will go down as one of the best in Patriots history, regardless of what the win/loss column says in January. They have gotten back the underdog status. They have proved that if you look hard enough, you can find victories even in a loss. The game against Pittsburg was ugly. But not all of that rests on the Matt Cassel's shoulders. They had at least 3 chances to put that game away. What lost that game is the aging and beat up defense. But at least they had a shot right up to the end of third quarter. And they took it as a team. No Monday or Tuesday ESPN news scroll about so and so blaming anyone as to why they lost. I have to throw in that if anyone if anyone deserves the Pats MVP for the year its Wes Welker. At 5'8 and 180 pounds, pound for pound he is the toughest man on any football field he walks onto. He is the "everyman" player of the NFL. When youth football coaches need to lift the spirits of a player who may be the smallest on the field, he can show him film of Wes Welker and honestly say if you try hard enough, and have enough courage, anybody can play football. This year's team is different in many ways thats for sure, but in some ways, I like it better this way. The tension is back. Each gain is that much more enjoyable. There is less glitz and more grime. I find myself sitting on the edge of the chair more. They seem more like a "real" team, not a "dream" team. Everybody loves the underdog. So thank you again for the apology, Mr. Dyer. You may hang this letter on your wall as well. As far as your closing Super Bowl comment, let me close by paraphrasing a historic, but seasonally appropriate newspaper editorial, "Yes Matthew, there is a Santa Claus. He lives in Patriot Nation."

Comment on Standish in national spotlight (Nov. 21, 2008)

frc — 2008-11-23T23:50:09Z

It is unfortunate, Maine has a large number of people that are very bigoted. Most of these people have never traveled or met blacks or other minorities and are basically clueless. Most of these attitudes stem from a lack of education and exposure to other races and religions. I recently have over heard a number racist comments in several local variety stores in southern Oxford county where I live.

Comment on Standish in national spotlight (Nov. 21, 2008)

Neil — 2008-11-22T13:58:07Z

As far as I'm concerned, the store-owner and anyone who agrees with him are traitors. No patriot advocates for the assassination of his own country's president other than a traitor.

Comment on BEHS sole school to not recite pledge (Oct. 24, 2008)

Ward Peck — 2008-11-19T20:08:57Z

Stand there during the what? The national anthem? The Pledge of allegiance? Those were FAKE news reports that were NEVER true. The pin thing? He decided to wear one in oh, MAY. Way to stay on top of the news. His reason for not wearing one is it as he said "I decided I won't wear that pin on my chest. Instead I'm going to try to tell the American people what I believe what will make this country great and hopefully that will be a testimony to my patriotism."
And fastly is not a real word.
Read a newspaper,anonymous.

Comment on BEHS sole school to not recite pledge (Oct. 24, 2008)

Anonymous — 2008-11-17T18:05:09Z

Look at who will be president. It made me sick to see him just stand there during there not holding his hand on his heart and wont wear a flag. And we voted him in office! America is fastly going down hill.

Comment on After election comedy relief: ‘The Best Man’ BEHS performance (Oct. 31, 2008)

Bruce Page — 2008-11-01T22:18:39Z

thank you for this article. We worked so hard to produce this and we appreciate the help to promote. To everyone that is reading, please see the play! We would love to see everyone there! Thanks again!