83654 - Wed Apr 14 15:48:11 2010 - [Unions will stop at nothing for more $$$] By: Kevin |
| What is with the high number of sexual offenders lately? If this continues, the union bosses will see an opportunity to form a new local. |
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83653 - Wed Apr 14 14:15:15 2010 - [Coal miners are true American heroes] By: Muffin Top |
How many DFDers died on the job in the last 50 years? I'm sure many fewer than coal miners who sacrifice year in and year out for their country.
Rusty chiming in on the coal miner tragedy is a typical DFD low life political move. The DFD has nothing in common with the dangerous coal mining careers.
Coal miners are true American heroes and actually produce something of tremendous value for society unlike the DFD political maggot machine.
The DFD lost its value to the city when it became a political machine overstaffing and conniving millions of wasted dollars for 24 hours shifts, overtime and retiree rip off schemes.
I can live without the DFD. I cannot live without the energy provided by the coal miners of America. My heart goes out to all coal miners and their families.
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83652 - Wed Apr 14 13:03:06 2010 - [Power bill low compared to city hose job] By: Cynic |
| Our property taxes have went up well over 200 percent in the last 6 years. Our Minnesota Power bill has not came close to going up that much. Our power bill last month was $26.00. Under a buck a day for lights, fridge, freezer, small electric heater, well water, compressor, etc. Not too shabby. We pay the city of Duluth more in taxes each month than to keep our lights on. |
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83650 - Wed Apr 14 09:37:02 2010 - [DFDer needs "reality check"] By: rusty |
dear moderator; The coal miner tradgedy is a perfect example of what good working conditions and fair wages will get you through union bargaining and being involved in politics..You make it sound like people should be lost each year in any job to justify there being..Not sure if you have any children, but it sounds like you would rather lose them in a coal mine with unsafe working conditions than have to look them in the eye each day because they work for a fire department involved in a union...Protecting the city when called.....
MODERATOR: rusty, you DFDers love to throw this one around constantly: "good working conditions and fair wages will get you through union bargaining and being involved in politics.." Your DFD PAC has learned that by buying politicians it can guarantee all the money possible for its members, even if the city doesn't have the money. Your team of parasitic DFL grubs does not understand or doesn't care what you are doing to the remaining citizens in Duluth. How can you be so pompous to say that the 50% of workers in Duluth who make under $10 and hour should have to pay for an elite few, the DFD, who have successfully learned how to enhance their lives; buying politicians to ensure their $80,000 a year salaries plus benefits and outrageous pensions? Is this fair to impose this kind of extortion on those in Duluth who are forced to pay for your monopolistic obscene salaries? Don't try to BS the public because many of us know there is no bargaining that goes on with you DFD clowns. You buy the politicians and you force outrageous contracts upon the unknowing public through your DFL bought and paid for politicians. Change can't come fast enough in Duluth. Just because you may have been born in the USA, you are not guaranteed health care, sleeping, grilling, blogging, pole dancing with guys and gals and the multitude of other ridiculous things you claim are "fair" and "just" by simply being employed as a civil servant at the DFD. You need a reality check. |
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83649 - Wed Apr 14 08:27:46 2010 - [Looking forward to Tea Party] By: 82nd |
I'm looking forward to tomorrow at Bayfront. A peaceful rally for the future of this country.
This Tea Party movement is taking a page out of the Democratic/Liberal playbook and they can't stand it. It's called "Community Organizing". I have been waiting for this movement for a long time... |
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83648 - Wed Apr 14 06:21:31 2010 - [DFD still most expensive FD in USA] By: Mr. Chaos |
See folks, MP&L top people ARE WORTH MORE than you little people. They are better than you people too. Get it straight, these people at MP&L are like the people running the medical system and government. Give them their MONEY NOW!
MODERATOR: Mr. DFDer, sorry, Mr. Chaos, I bet you will never find anyone at Minnesota Power sleeeping on the job. In my book, that is one reason to give them the rate increase. A much different operation than our greedy DFD. |
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83647 - Wed Apr 14 00:19:47 2010 - [Follow the DFDers out of Duluth] By: Big Iron |
Since nobody wants to talk to you (2X go figure), Cynic, I'll volunteer my services. Value went down? What did you expect living in one of the armpits of the city?
MODERATOR: Big Iron, not all people have the money that DFD has due to its extortionary tacics of fleecing the taxpayers to death. Most DFDers live in luxurious homes outside the City of Duluth because they want nothing to do with paying for their own obscene salaries and the obscene salaries of other city employees. But, they will continue to steal through their political arm, the DFD PAC, to buy those politicians who will guarantee all the money they can possibly get from the taxpayers and give to the DFD. There will never be enough money for the DFD, never. |
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83646 - Tue Apr 13 23:52:08 2010 - [Attending proposed meeting] By: Dave |
I will be attending one of the meetings in regards to the MN Power rate increase. That is just down right disgusting that they want money to cover costs of their airplane, lobbying expenses, and what not.
MODERATOR: Dave, it seems a good idea for all to get involved in the process at some point. I do, however, have to wonder how many of those who are against MP's rate increase also have contacted their assessor's over the past twenty years. Over those years, the counties have been increasing taxes EACH and EVERY year all while MP had not had a rate hike in around 14 years. Maybe people know it is a waste of time to try to fight agaisnt DFD PAC, DFL, and AFSCME and their hundreds of thousands of dollars of money thes extort from the taxpayers and they use to buy candidates. Just look at the city clowncil and how it voted to approve another maggot AFSCME grub with ALL AFSCME OWNED councilors voting in favor of Stenerson. It does't get any more blatant than that. How pathetic that Duluth would allow such corruption to rule this once beautiful city. |
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83645 - Tue Apr 13 23:38:00 2010 - [Yadda, Yadda, Yadda from a lame DFDer] By: rusty |
Tony, I think you won the shoot out for stupidity.. Just to let you know not all are interested in be an ambulance driver or any other union jobber...To let you know in the almost 20 years of what you call sleeping on the job, it has only gotten busier. Each year as a department we have gained a large percentage of calls..Just like the other emergency services.With this climb in emergencies, it is handled with fewer employees,just like the private sec..I will continue to give Duluth my best, as long as there are buildings to catch fires,cars to crash, and people to render first aid.. This will include working side by side with dpd and holding doors for GCAS when needed....
MODERATOR: Rusty, okay Spanky, you keep on trying to convince others why they should be FORCED to pay for the most expensive fire department in the state. The DFD is nothing more than a political organization these days that continues to buy the politicians of its choice to ram through anything that will help the DFD extort even more money from the fewer and fewer taxpayers. Hey rusty, you jokers talk about how dangerous your employment is, yet I wonder how many of you have written letters to your family's in case of a tragic accident like many coal miners do. Oh that's right, that's not needed at DFD when the biggest chance of an accident comes from falling out of bed, getting burned on the grill, or falling off the chair while blogging on the DCB. Hope you got a good sleep last night, it just helped put Duluth one step closer to bankruptcy. |
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83644 - Tue Apr 13 22:49:05 2010 - [Crusty you're playing in my ballpark ] By: rusty |
I should rename my last post. Please change Tony to DELETED..thanks bud.....don,t forget now!!!
TONY: Crusty, you get the tonight's prize for stupidity. You're playing in my ballpark under my rules. Are you going to get your crying towel out and take your ball and go home or wise up? |
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83643 - Tue Apr 13 22:46:44 2010 - [DFD big money working a few days/month] By: Cynic |
| I forgot to mention that in the private sector they also will walk up to you without notice union or no union and tell you you are laid off because business is slow or the job is wrapping up. Sometimes they close down a whole shop and everyone goes home without a job. You can be making big bucks one minute and find yourself on the streets looking for a work the next. It doesn't take long for you to eat up all the "big" money you made. |
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83642 - Tue Apr 13 22:46:19 2010 - [Volunteer FD is the way to go] By: rusty |
| Tony; no-where do I compare DFD to another. Way to spin it, you can't let it go. Thats what happens when you want to be part of something so bad... |
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83641 - Tue Apr 13 22:34:25 2010 - [DFD trying to take down other unions] By: Cynic |
I deal with UPS all the time. I feel they have better service and are cheaper than the Post Office much of the time. Although priority mail can be very competitive and rather quick. Either way I have a choice to use or not use their service. There are a lot of other choices out there too like FedEx.
Good for the UPS driver if he can make it in the competitive market place. I once spent time watching one of the operations as I did some other work in the building and it was work, work, work. They earn what they get.
I'm not ant-union worker and never have been. I've been in more than one union myself. I've also worked non-union along side union workers.
The DFD is trying to put other unions workers out of a job. What do you think about that, rusty? |
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83640 - Tue Apr 13 22:29:50 2010 - [Carry concealed weapons without a permit] By: JT |
Ariz. House approves concealed weapons bill
By JONATHAN J. COOPER (AP) – 5 days ago
PHOENIX — The Arizona House voted Thursday to make the state the third in the nation to allow people to carry concealed weapons without a permit, sending the governor a bill that would allow Arizonans to forego background checks and classes that are now required.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gfwtbrRcA8eL1rCF9qQ56omR-HqAD9EV6OJO0 |
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83639 - Tue Apr 13 22:17:23 2010 - [AFSCME OT Rip-off Much Worse] By: Power Co |
http://www.ag.state.mn.us/Consumer/PressRelease/100331PowerProposedRateHike.asp
# III
III. Executive Bonuses
Minnesota Power is seeking to recover an additional $800,000 in executive bonuses through the rate case, including recovery of $557,222 in bonuses for its top ten compensated employees, through its Annual Incentive Plan. Minnesota Power considers the criteria used to determine whether it pays an executive a bonus to be a trade secret. The Attorney General’s Office objects to the inclusion of the $800,000 in bonuses in the rate case, saying, “It is inappropriate to expect ratepayers to fund bonuses at a time when so many ratepayers have lost their jobs and homes and are struggling to get by.” The office notes that, if the company deems the bonuses to be important, they may be funded by ALLETE’s shareholders, not ratepayers.
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83638 - Tue Apr 13 21:28:10 2010 - [True Reflections] By: Truth Squad |
I wonder if C can see who the real racist is in the mirror?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThzM22US-Jo&feature=player_embedded# |
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83637 - Tue Apr 13 21:12:25 2010 - [Utility company bonuses?] By: Power Co |
Does anyone know why citizens are being asked to provide huge bonuses for employees in addition to paying their electricy bill? The cost of these bonuses, which exceed many times what an average worker in this city makes, are part of proposed rate hike. Do we have a choice?
MODERATOR: What news article or information are you referring to? |
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83636 - Tue Apr 13 16:28:36 2010 - [You Don't Have a Choice for DFD Ripoff] By: rusty |
Cynic: it must be tearing you up inside seeing how much someone can make driving for ups to the cities..Oh the money you spend for deliveries......and they get free health care to boot...cry us a river through your blogmanship//
TONY: Crusty, Duluth citizens and consumers don't have a choice to fund the outrageous DFD salaries, benefits and retirements. Comparing the DFDers who sleep on the job to UPS is so junior league. UPS employees’ work their ass off which is more than I can say for the most expensive fire department in the state. |
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83635 - Tue Apr 13 14:38:27 2010 - [Kool-Aid Boy Refilling the DFL Pitcher] By: Dave |
Damn. Donny Boy really likes his own Kool-Aid. Keep refilling that pitcher, and keep on sipping it.
Read the DNT online.
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/165712/ |
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83634 - Tue Apr 13 12:41:28 2010 - [Home values dropping in DFL Duluth? Nope] By: Cynic |
| Perhaps I should have worded it different. Has anyone received notice from the assessors office(this year) that their home value has went down? Also how much of a decrease did you see if you got such a notice? Thanks |
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83633 - Tue Apr 13 11:53:04 2010 - [2nd Amendment Rights Under Attack] By: Another Warrior |
You really should watch this if you like your 2nd amendment rights.
http://shock.military.com/Shock/videos.do?displayContent=210411&page=1
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83632 - Mon Apr 12 19:48:22 2010 - [What is up with the Cheerleader Post?] By: Mr. Chaos |
| What is up with the Cheerleader Post? Mr. Ramos is letting it go for his writings at the Translator? Maybe he is hanging it up after his last public claim (DNT) about SMRA being wrong? |
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83631 - Mon Apr 12 18:11:29 2010 - [Same Tripe - Same Bad Breath] By: Can U C the C in Schizoid |
LIBERALISM IS A MENTAL DISORDER AS SEEN IN HER OWN WORDS:
Claire Kirch
I think it's possible to disagree, without having to demonize Carl and Adam. I don't see eye to eye on many things with them, but I think they're good guys with a lot integrity, and I'd rather be stuck in a stalled elevator with them than with 99% of the Tea Party types, who are scary motherfuckers.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?v=wall&story_fbid=113085562052370&id=1505984479
Claire K. Duluth, MN
From all I've seen of them so far, I consider them little more than a right-wing hate group, composed of people who really don't understand the Constitution and the rights it guarantees of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness to *all* citizens of this great country -- not just those who agree with the Tea Party's principles -- which seem to be "anti-everything." What do they stand for, beyond the shallow slogans?
I want nothing to do with a group seeking to intimidate elected officials who don't kowtow to them with both implicit and explicit threats of violence. This kind of un-American behavior does more to undermine the Constitution than to uphold it.
Locally, I would like to know what ties the Northern Liberty Alliance has to the DCB, and how many DCBers are active in the NLA and vice-versa.
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/chat/id/1447/start_row/41/
Claire K. Duluth, MN
@ Sarah M -- You clearly did not comprehend what I wrote earlier. I questioned whether the DCB and the NLA overlap. Given that the founder of the DCB -- who says he handed off the DCB to someone else who then handed it off to the current moderator -- is also the founder of the NLA, I think it's a very appropriate -- and even an important -- question. The DCB is notorious for slandering and defaming private citizens and public officials, and trying to deny their fellow citizens their Constitutional rights to free speech without fear of harassment. If members of the NLA are also active in the DCB -- well, that tells me everything I need to know about the NLA's understanding of and respect for the Constitution of the United States of America.
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/chat/id/1447/start_row/21/ |
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83630 - Mon Apr 12 15:32:54 2010 - [Make BIG campaign donations to be heard] By: Kevin |
| Although the 17,000 new IRS agents and the 159 new government entities will pursue your acquiescence to the health care mandate, you will still be able to bring any concerns about your forced participation to a regional office of Congressman Oberstar. After a search of the campaign contributor list, your matter should be handled with due speed. |
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83629 - Mon Apr 12 15:05:16 2010 - [The Oberstar $829,841.42 PR Machine ] By: Kevin |
Rep. Jim Oberstar, a resident of Maryland, knows the challenges faced by the folks in the Northland. Like you, Jim knows how difficult it is to stretch a $174,000 paycheck. Nevertheless, the law is the law. You must obey! Buy health insurance.
MODERATOR: Kevin, you underestimated the Oberstar machine per the post below.
Fri Mar 26 17:14:34 2010 - "Anti Prolife Papa Pork & the PR Machine
By: Inspector Clouseau
Source: http://www.legistorm.com/
James Oberstar $335,158 (Total Salary Expenditures $174,000 is the 2009 default annual salary)
Bill Richard, Administrative Assistant in Washington (basically is chief of staff) was paid $163,694.15 last year.
Jackie Morris, District Director based in Duluth, was paid $100,192.23
David Boe, a District Staffer in Duluth, was paid $65,183.37
Pete Makowski, a District Staffer in Chisholm Oberstar’s former home town, was paid $66,183.34
John Schadl, a Washington-based staffer who primarily does PR, was paid $99,430.33
TOTAL $829,841.42 |
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83628 - Mon Apr 12 14:46:52 2010 - [DFL Tyranny Full Speed Ahead] By: Kevin |
| All citizens of Minnesota's eigth congressional district will be expected to report to the nearest post office or federal office in order to voluntarily register with the national health care system. Quick compliance is urged, for no one will be allowed to obtain treatment without presenting the proper "papers"--which will be forwarded within four to six weeks. |
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83627 - Mon Apr 12 14:23:44 2010 - [DFL Prescription-strength ED Drugs] By: Kevin |
| Now that Jim Oberstar, congressman and millionaire, has voted for the government's takeover of health care, I will be able to discover, through the Freedom of Information Act, which politician or podcaster is obtaining prescription-strength, erectile disfuntion drugs. |
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83626 - Mon Apr 12 14:14:08 2010 - [Just return to the podcast, ok Danny G?] By: Kevin |
| Brewfest, the string of Miller Truck burglaries, and the Blatnik jumper are the recent and local news stories. Just return to the podcast, ok Danny G.? |
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83625 - Mon Apr 12 14:07:32 2010 - [Bro's not all happy with draft dodger] By: 60's Warrior |
The brave men and women in uniform deserve our respect now more than ever!! Our president is a "national security" disaster. What the hell is he thinking? All options must remain on the table including nuclear option if necessary.
Isn't that right "draft dodging" Larry? Oh, thats right "Labor World" Larry ran north when his country called him to duty. Larry, when did you stop running northbound, is it when you hit the frozen tundra of Manitoba or Ontario. Punk Pussy!! Other Union Brothers have figured you out too!!!!
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83624 - Mon Apr 12 10:03:05 2010 - [The dirty little secret is out] By: Michael |
The local progressive movement's dirty little secret is out!
Read Curmudgeon's Corner, the last page, as Russ Stewart says it the way it is!
http://www.transistormag.com/
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83623 - Mon Apr 12 08:34:38 2010 - [You have my sympathy Little Rod] By: Cynic |
| I can only feel sorry for you Little Rod. You have my sympathy. |
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83622 - Sun Apr 11 23:22:13 2010 - [DFD, most expensive fire dept. in USA!] By: Big Iron |
| I guess I could spend day in and day out being a shrivelled up little old man that complains about everything that goes on in the world because life has passed me by. Nah, I couldn't do that. I'll leave that to you, Cynic. You're very good at it. Didn't dare refute my last post, eh? I knew you couldn't. I'll have my driver honk next time I go by. |
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83621 - Sun Apr 11 19:54:01 2010 - [Market values reflect sad state of city] By: Cynic |
| Did anyone hear if the city of Duluth is reevaluating property assessments down another 5 percent this year? |
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83620 - Sun Apr 11 16:15:16 2010 - [DFD is political organization, not a FD] By: Cynic |
I guess I could spend day in and day out worrying about what "C" is doing and what her latest name is. Oh that's right that is what fills your days. Other than that it is a beautiful day. Now you can go crawl back under your rock and I will call you again as I please. So predictable but then that's what insects are.
Big Iron/Saginaw J/John W(of Saginaw)/DRZ/huh?/rusty/etc. etc. Said: "You have got to be kidding, Cynic. That's ALL you do day in and day out. Is that all you have going on, in your pathetic DELETING life??? |
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83619 - Sat Apr 10 23:07:27 2010 - [Another DFL Duluth Invasion] By: addict |
people are getting fed up with being told what and where to do what they do. wait till some cop goes into someone's yard to ticket them for parking on their own property.
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/165405/publisher_ID/36/ |
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83618 - Sat Apr 10 22:56:51 2010 - [How dare you talk while the DFD sleeps] By: Slippery Slope |
| Watch it Cynic don't you know you can't talk about sacred cows. How dare you. |
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83617 - Sat Apr 10 22:50:33 2010 - [So very true] By: Dennis Miller |
Clinton ruined a dress.
Obama ruined a nation. |
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83616 - Sat Apr 10 22:45:16 2010 - [Another Vintage DFL Double Standard] By: Dennis Miller |
Sen. Reid goes to a local GM dealer in Washington, D.C. with the intention of buying a brand new vehicle. Harry looks around and finds one he likes. After going back and forth with the salesman, Harry settles on a price of $45,000.
Harry and the salesman go back to the office to complete the paperwork. Harry works out a 4-year payment plan, and signs on the bottom line. The salesman shakes Harry’s hand and says, “Thanks Senator Reid, the car will be ready for pickup in 4 years.” Harry says, “What are you talking about? Where are the keys to my new car?”
The salesman replies, “No, you don’t understand Senator. You make payments for 4 years… THEN we give you the car. You know, just like your health plan.”
Harry, with a choking voice, says to the salesman, “But that’s not fair.”
The salesman says, “NO KIDDING!"
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83615 - Sat Apr 10 22:32:18 2010 - [Officer Assaulted by Duluth Woman] By: Locals Gone Wild |
DATE: 04/10/2010
NATURE OF INCIDENT: Officer Assaulted
CASE NO.: 10259139
INCIDENT DATE :04/10/2010
INCIDENT TIME: 1:31 pm
INCIDENT LOCATION: 200 Block of West Superior Street
SUBJECT: Duluth Woman in Custody for Assaulting Duluth Police Officer
BY: Officer Brad Wick, Information Coordinator
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Duluth woman is in custody for assaulting a Duluth Police Officer
At 1:30 PM today, a Duluth Police Officer was assaulted by a female who was smoking near a bus shelter in the 200 block of West Superior Street. The female suspect struck the female officer in the face sending the officer falling to the pavement. The suspect then pulled out two knifes and began swinging them in the direction of the officer. The female suspect fled from the scene on foot and was taken into custody a short time later in a nearby alley.
Leah Lynn Nelson, age 37 of Duluth, was transported to the St. Louis County Jail where she is being held pending formal charges.
The 40 year old Duluth officer was taken to a Duluth Hospital where she was treated and released. She is a 15 year veteran of the department and suffered a broken nose and concussion.
The investigation into the assault is ongoing and no further details are available at this time. Police believe there may be witnesses to the incident that they have not spoken with. Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the assault to contact investigators at (218) 730-5050.
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83614 - Sat Apr 10 00:06:05 2010 - [You have got to be kidding] By: Big Iron |
| "Im not putting fire fighters down"...You have got to be kidding, Cynic. That's ALL you do day in and day out. Is that all you have going on, in your pathetic DELETING life??? |
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83613 - Fri Apr 9 18:26:41 2010 - [The do nothing DFL Duluth stirkes again] By: Dave |
The anti-development, DFL Duluth residents and clowncilors strike again. Read the DNT online for free
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/165325/group/News/
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83612 - Fri Apr 9 18:08:09 2010 - [More FREE $$$ Ne$$ wants to spend] By: Cynic |
Another city job opening:
INFORMATION TECHNICIAN
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS
CURRENT SALARY RANGE: $33,780 TO $41,196 PER YEAR
CREATING A LIST FOR ANTICIPATED FUTURE OPENINGS
THE DURATION OF THIS ELIGIBLE LIST IS ONE YEAR
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83611 - Fri Apr 9 17:15:43 2010 - [DFD not as dangerous as DFD says] By: Cynic |
I asked a while back when the last firefighter was killed on duty in Duluth. I see in the paper today it was 1964. I don't think there is a firefighter in Duluth on duty today who was on duty then. Although listening to certain ones on here you would think they loose a fellow fire fighter every week or two. Hell most of them were not even born in 1964.
I'm not putting fire fighters down only pointing out that there may not be as much danger in the job as some of them would like you to believe. I thank those that quietly do their job and don't blow smoke up my rear.
I was reading about one firefighter who had died of the flu and it was recorded that he had died on duty. Reason being he was on a call where they had entered a nursing home and they said he caught the flu there. If he had gotten his flu shot BTW he would not have died. I wonder how many janitors have died in nursing homes from something they got infected with and it was not considered a death while on duty.
I once observed the Captain of a ship getting a commendation for his actions during a rescue in horrendous weather and seas. Hell he was sea sick in his stateroom the whole time till the ship was returning to port the next morning. Go figure.
The public seems to need heroes so we must give them one every now and again whether the person has earned the honor or not. |
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83610 - Fri Apr 9 16:49:38 2010 - [The DFL view is through a Coke Bottle] By: Cynic |
| In Duluth a moderate is a "right wing extremist". I remember hearing Ness say he was a fiscal conservative too. Only in la la land. |
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83609 - Fri Apr 9 16:34:58 2010 - [City of Duluth has extra money to spend] By: Cynic |
The city of duluth has some temp jobs open if anyone is looking or has a kid etc. looking for a temporary job.
LIBRARY SHELVER - Temporary Opportunity
Application Deadline April 19, 2010
TRAFFIC CONTROL AIDE - Temporary Opportunity
Application Deadline April 19, 2010
STREET MAINTENANCE LABORER
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83608 - Fri Apr 9 11:58:20 2010 - [DFL Status Quo Smootching Uncovered] By: Robin |
| Holly ass kissers Batman! Check out who's kissing ass at the http://dflduluthexposed.com |
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83607 - Fri Apr 9 08:22:25 2010 - [IS THIS KOOL-AID DRINKER FOR REAL?] By: Bill J |
IS THIS KOOL-AID DRINKER FOR REAL? THIS IS RIGHT OUT OF THE TWILIGHT ZONE.
Published April 08 2010
Reader's view: News Tribune Opinion page has shifted far to the right
The News Tribune Opinion page seems to have become the voice for right-wing extremism in the Northland. Why is it every time I go to “Opinions” at duluthnews
tribune.com, nearly all the articles are anti-Obama, anti-health care, anti-progress and anti-women’s rights?
Duluth and its surrounding areas actually are very progressive, and it’s a shame to see so many extremist opinions. I just hope people do not think all Northlanders are so close-minded.
Jodi Kasapidis
Silver Bay
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/165201/group/Opinion/ |
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83606 - Thu Apr 8 19:53:26 2010 - [The tripe from "Brandos" blog] By: I'm the NRA |
Let it be known to all. The writer of the tripe below is an avowed enemy of the United States Constitution, specifically the 2nd amendment. This "C" apparently suffers from a variety of mental disorders including hoplophobia. Sheez!
The following is from "Brandos" blog. http://www.areavoices.com/buzz/?page=comments&blog=75490
James S Duluth, my friend -- I think you were born in the wrong century. This isn't the Wild West, and I really would object to someone packing while they sip lattes at Amazing Grace. You seem to be an honorable person, but there are too many whackjobs out there packing.
I'd really rather not get caught in the crossfire if some whackjob with a short fuse and a gun in his pocket walks into AG and starts shooting b/c Brandon Stahl bought the last Blondie, and you start shooting back.
We'd all feel safer if there were more thorough checks on people wanting to buy handguns. The answer is not to pack heat wherever you go, the answer is to make it impossible for the bad guys to get their hands on guns in the first place.
And, yes, James S, the people at Amazing Grace are as American as you or I. It's silly to question the patriotism of business owners just b/c they don't permit concealed weapons in their premises.
Posted by: "C" on 4/07/2010 2:38 PM
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83604 - Thu Apr 8 07:39:03 2010 - [Do you agree with the president? ] By: Web Hound |
The Lew Latto Poll
In an interview last Friday on CBS's Early Show", President Obama said the rhetoric employed by talk show hosts Rush Limbaugh and Glenn Beck is "troublesome". He cast Limbaugh and Beck as demagogues who cash in on the fears of Americans struggling through a rough economy. Do you agree with the president?
http://lewlatto.com/poll/index.php |
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83603 - Wed Apr 7 22:27:07 2010 - [She's hot and your not!] By: Angie |
Mons Veneris,
Today is "Bring Back Beth Day". She's hot and your not! I'll see Beth at the cafe.
http://duluthnewstabloid.blogspot.com/2009/10/duluth-fire-fighter-view-making.html |
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83602 - Wed Apr 7 22:20:09 2010 - [Join C and MV at the Vagina Cafe'] By: Mons Veneris |
Anyone else going to this event besides "C" and me? Hey Muffin Top, you goin too?
http://www.perfectduluthday.com/2010/04/05/the-vagina-cafe-art-to-raise-funds-and-awareness-to-end-violence-against-women-and-girls/
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83601 - Wed Apr 7 22:18:58 2010 - [In bed with Brando on the Buzz ] By: Big Iron |
| The C-Beast from the east, Suzanne aka Claire are back in bed with Brando on the Buzz today. Looks like Danny G is going to share. |
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83600 - Wed Apr 7 21:41:14 2010 - [Cut the Head Off the DFL Beast] By: Muffin Top |
Ditto Superior Shopping. I shop and dine anywhere but DFL Duluth. Cut the Head Off the DFL Beast!
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83599 - Wed Apr 7 20:57:35 2010 - [Save big money at....anywhere but Duluth] By: Superior shopping |
| Spent about 1500 bucks in the last couple weeks. 99.99 percent in Superior. Screw DFL/AFSCME Duluth. |
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83598 - Wed Apr 7 20:40:11 2010 - [Only DFD gets paid to snooze on the job] By: Rekindled |
| As long as there is traffic on the roads we will probably need the police out and about. The traffic does not stop 24/7. |
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83597 - Wed Apr 7 19:45:37 2010 - [Support Chip for congress] By: Kevin |
Support CHIP CRAVAACK for congress!
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83596 - Wed Apr 7 19:10:03 2010 - [Rusty, Proud to help bankrupt Duluth] By: rusty |
dodge (st)ud, STOP WHINING, YOU'LL GET OVER IT!!, GIVE US MORE STATS, HOW MANY CALL DID THE POLICE OFFICER HAVE IN LAKESIDE PLEASE INCLUDING MEDICALS EVEN THE MINOR ONES, ALSO GET THE STATS FOR THE AIR NATIONAL GUARD, HOW MANY WARS LAST MONTH. THEY MIGHT HAVE BEEN SITTING WAITING FOR THE BIG ALSO...THAT IS WHAT A PROFESSIONAL DEPTARTMENT DOES, WHETHER POLICE , FIRE , MILITARY, THEY STAY READY FOR THE GAME....I PERSONALLY WAS INVOLVED IN 3 OF WHAT YOU CALL MINOR MEDICAL CALLS, IF YOU THINK THE PERSON CALLING 911 IN EACH CASE FELT IT WAS A MINOR PROBLEM YOU ARE COMPLETE IDIOT. TELL ME AGAIN WHAT JOB I SHOULD HAVE IN THIS BEAUTIFUL TOWN, AND BE MORE PROUD OF WHAT I DO......
STARFIRE: Rust Buddy, it seems like you have got your DFD undies in a bundle. All I can add to your rhetoric and your lame, pathetic attempt at trying to justify the DFD theft and your personal DFD greed is: THOU SHALL NOT STEAL. |
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83595 - Wed Apr 7 18:31:27 2010 - [Vote YES to BANKRUPT the USA!] By: Deep Throat |
Dear Sharla,
Last month, our national economy grew by 162,000 new jobs.
That's good news -- but with millions of Americans still out of work and hundreds of thousands of public service jobs still on the chopping block, more must be done to fully turn around our economy.
As a public service worker you know better than anyone how much our state and local governments are hurting. There is no where else to cut, and yet they keep cutting. More federal aid to state and local governments is needed -- and needed now -- to save vital public services and jobs.
There are two important bills that are priorities for AFSCME because they will preserve vital public services and prevent public employee layoffs.
Please contact your congressmember right now. Tell Rep.
Oberstar to support the Local Jobs for America Act and to vote YES for increased Medicaid funding for cash-strapped states. Click here to act now!
http://www.unionvoice.org/campaign/local_jobs_for_america_act/ds5n66w4o7m5w6bn?
Finish the job on state aid: Last month, the U.S. Senate passed $26 billion in aid to state governments through the Medicaid program.
Now the House and Senate need to vote one final time to send the bill to President Obama for his signature. The funding is vital to prevent layoffs of public service workers.
Co-sponsor the Local Jobs for America Act: This bill will save and create one million public and private jobs in local communities this year alone! It will prevent drastic cuts to vital services by investing $75 billion in local governments and school districts. The bill includes $23 billion for school districts to save education jobs and services and maintain schools.
Tell Rep. Oberstar that you and your community can't afford to wait any longer. Save public services and jobs now! Go to:
http://www.unionvoice.org/campaign/local_jobs_for_america_act/ds5n66w4o7m5w6bn?
In solidarity,
Tracey Conaty
AFSCME e-Action Network
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83593 - Wed Apr 7 17:59:07 2010 - [ONE DFD CALL EVERY 53 HOURS PER DFD] By: Pro-DFD |
Here we go again. I must respond to some mis-statements on this ratty right-wing blog.
What firehall are you referring to Dodge St. If your referring to 6's your figures are wrong. That hall responded to 14 calls for service last month not 10 as you mentioned.
Your just jealous of our work hours and pay which is the reason you hate us so much. We are a professional department and the public appreciates our service and sacrifice.
You right-wing nutjobs don't get it do you. Our Union has to be strong and politically active to counter all the BS flying around town like the misinformation on this blog about us. Democrats understand our passion for saving lives and the risks we encounter every day we arrive at work. I will always respond to anti-fire sentiment on this right wing of a blog. I will even respond when on duty if necessary because my union contract allows me to.
MODERATOR: Pro-DFD, the story problem is 31 day time 24 hours equals 744 hour last month divide by 14 calls equal a whooping 1 call every 53 hours at the Lakeside firehall. Thanks for providing the impressive figures.
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83592 - Wed Apr 7 13:57:59 2010 - [Miners More Than Earn Their Money] By: Adam R |
Underground coal miners earn $60,000 a year at one of the most dangerous jobs in the world.
DFDers earn over $80,000 a year, unheard of benefits and pensions, get paid to sleep, blog and cater to pole dancers after hours. They like to call themselves American Heroes and wave the flag.
The U.S. just experienced a tragedy with the incident involving the 25 real American Heroes, West Virginia coal miners. Do you think these folks formed their own PAC to control political office like our DFD? Do you think they acted selfishly like our DFD and only looked out for themselves?
Time to wake up people, the DFD, DFL, AFSCME, extortionists will bankrupt you all while they use the lame excuse of necessary public service and safety. How is getting paid at DFD to sleep necessary? Pole dancing?
Each time you drive by a firehall and watch these clowns washing their personal cars on the clock or sending a crew of clowns to Subway, just think about the real American Heroes, not these wanna be parasites. And just think how much money the city is getting screwed out of every night with so many of these DFDers sleeping at full time pay rates.
It shouldn't surprise you that DFD is the most expensive FD in the entire U.S. Millions of dollars each and every year being extorted from the taxpayers by a corrupt DFL regime.
Regime change needs to start right here.
Dump the DFLers and get rid of their corruption and underhanded tactics. |
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83591 - Wed Apr 7 13:11:20 2010 - [DFL Fat Chicks Not Good for Business] By: Dave |
I don't know if anyone has heard the rumors that a Hooters wanted to locate in DFL Duluth. Well, lets put those rumors to rest, that Hooters doesn't even want to stay in Minnesota.
http://www.startribune.com/business/90048692.html?elr=KArks:DCiU1OiP:DiiUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aULPQL7PQLanchO7DiUr |
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83590 - Wed Apr 7 09:40:13 2010 - [How much hosing per call at the DFD?] By: Tara |
| Does anyone know how much did the DFD cost us last month? I had no idea there are so few calls for the DFD. |
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83589 - Wed Apr 7 00:16:57 2010 - [DFD hosing taxpayers to death!!!!!] By: Dodge St. |
Last Months stats on the firehall near my house was:
8 medicals( all were minor medicals)
2 false fire alarms
Total of 10 calls all month long.
And we staffed this hall 24/7 with paid firefighters sleeping on the taxpayer dime. They were able to clean their vehicles and work on their 2nd jobs while laying around the hall "waiting" for the "big one".
Do you think we could stop the fleecing by using volunteers? Of course.... The DFD is the most expensive fire department in the entire state for a reason. No need to wonder why they have to "buy" their city council candidates. Job security. |
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83588 - Tue Apr 6 22:54:38 2010 - [DFL Duluth defined in the dictionary] By: Dennis Miller |
Did Claire and BS breakup or what? Looking at BS’s blog, there’s more action in a Siberian senior citizen whore house than on BS’s blog. I miss Cybil, I mean Claire, and her countless monikers and her bathroom reading material.
And if that isn’t enough to make you gag, how about the $200,000/year Daddy Warbucks of the Chamber of Communism sucking up to Dixon and Ness. Talk about total BS as Daddy W is blinded by his suck DFL ass buyoff, aka salary. And don’t forget about number 2, aka mini me aka little orphan Andy, pulling in another 6 figures per year. The COC doesn’t walk the talk as it’s anything but commerce when you’re for every tax increase and pork non-taxpaying non-profits galore. You’ve gotta wonder about the IQ or what's in the cocktails of the members floating in excess of $300,000 per year in 2 big salaries.
You’re not alone in DFL Duluth. Check out how other people define DFL Duluth in the suburban dictionary - http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Duluth
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83587 - Tue Apr 6 22:54:28 2010 - [Congress is Too Dumb to Mock] By: mp |
An example of the US Congress in action and why they do the things they do.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiFufid78aA
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83586 - Tue Apr 6 22:47:29 2010 - [Old lady claims Barry is from Kenya] By: mp |
President Obama's home country is Kenya according to his wife, Michelle.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwZv7LEZPNM |
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83585 - Tue Apr 6 22:29:56 2010 - [Spend your money anywhere but DFL Duluth] By: Dave |
I couldn't disagree more with the letter writer. Buying in Duluth supports the parasites at city hall and their corrupt union bosses. Do your business anywhere but Duluth.
On another note, what happened to post on the DNT? At least I can come here and post.
Duluth News Tribune
Published April 06 2010
Reader's view: Buy locally to support the community
I appreciate people who choose to buy locally made and locally grown things. Everyone’s definition of “local” varies, and some things aren’t available directly. But by consciously selecting to purchase available items, art and food, while also showing support for local events, we build a better community.
So much is happening in Duluth. It intrigues me how there usually are multiple interesting things happening at once. Where we spend our time and our dollars does matter. Sitting at home to place on order on the Web or to have an item delivered may be easier, but is that helping a local business? There are goods that are made right here, everything from soap to sewn items to music recordings, with local, independent restaurants and stores offering such locally made items.
Use your money like a ticket to be a part of making the Duluth area the best it can be. We’ve got talent, creativity and business skills right here. Let’s celebrate and support them.
Wendy Grethen
Duluth
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83584 - Tue Apr 6 21:05:24 2010 - [And you thought you knew what a loon was] By: Norton Park |
Here is a copy of an email sent to the Duluth City Council:
Dear Duluth City Council,
I was recently shocked at how easy it was for T-Mobile and Sitefinder, LLC to fool the entire city council into approving (09-0606 R) which is a 150 foot tall cell phone tower in the Norton Park Neighborhood.
They sure pulled the wool over your eyes. In the artistic photo rendition of the tower that they presented to you, they deceptively showed a close-up of a nearby existing building, with a small tower in the background. In reality this is a huge ugly tower that now blocks the view of Spirit Mountain, Indian Point Camp Ground, the Superior Hiking Trail, the Western Waterfront Trail, the Willard Munger State Trail, and the community of Norton Park.
The construction crew destroyed a nearby trail, leaving it nothing more than a mudslide with huge dangerous pits. The tower has no fence around it so anyone including children can freely climb it. There is also dangerous exposed wireing. There is also no lighting on the tower, which makes it an aviation hazard.
I could find no permits from the FCC nor any environmental or radiation studies. I worked in Duluth's Antenna Farm for seven years, so I know how radiation effects the surrounding area. The tower is near Spirit Mountain and the radiation that will now be absorbed into the metal ski-lifts, should be a concern.
Also, these towers collect dangerous amounts of ice which often falls to the ground. Anyone standing on those public trails when ice falls off of it, will be killed if it happens to strike them. I once seen ice completely crush an SUV in Duluth. It was parked about 80 feet away from the tower.
The community was never properly notified that this tower was going to be built. There was a small blurb in the legal classified ads of the News-Tribune, however the location mentioned was a fictitious name of a dirt path in the woods, so nobody recognized it as being in Norton Park next
to Spirit Mountain. The address they gave was 8505 Knowlton Creek Blvd. Even the official map put out by the city of Duluth does not list this street. The proper name for this mostly abandoned road is Old Thompson Highway. Also the legal ad did NOT mention "antenna" or "tower", but rater
used the word "monopole", which in not a proper discription of the fact that a TOWER will be built there.
The city is well aware that this area is sensitive to Native Americans, yet they never notified the Duluth American Indian Commission of this unwanted intrusion. The only notification went to the Duluth Dept. of Planning & Developement. They recomended the the permit be denied. The entire council ignored this recomendation.
Now we are left with this ugly and dangerous tower that blocks the view of what used to be some of the nicest untouched land in the area.
I want to hear back from each councilor, why you voted for this and why the community was not properly notified of this. |
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83583 - Tue Apr 6 17:17:57 2010 - [New DFL Duluth Website ] By: Web Hound |
What a cool new website. Bravo to DFL DULUTH EXPOSED!
http://dflduluthexposed.com/ |
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83582 - Tue Apr 6 15:12:17 2010 - [Oberstar-from Chisholm to multi millions] By: Kevin |
| Congressman Oberstar, one of the richest members of the U.S. House, has been a target of criticism because of his vote to socialize health care and federally fund abortions. You rubes just don't get it! His Lordship had spent decades trying to outlive his colleagues so that he might reach a pinnacle of power and prestige, as chair of a prime committee. Had the Honorable Mr. Oberstar voted your will, he might have had that gavel taken from him--after years of having to return to the area to conduct October reelection campaigns. So, why don't you people just get over it? Wasn't it bad enough that the Chairman had to personally spend hundreds of hours in town hall meetings across the region during the year-long debate? |
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83581 - Tue Apr 6 14:22:55 2010 - [Way to go, Minnesota!] By: Kevin |
| NorthlandNewsCenter.com has a story that reports a slight drop, from 2008 to 2009, in the number of the state's cases of reportable STDs. Way to go, Minnesota! Because of the recent "Danny Does Duluth Awareness Month," we can expect gains will be made on this. |
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83580 - Tue Apr 6 09:13:43 2010 - [Warriors stick together] By: 60's Warrior |
In the DNT I read about the upcoming war protest. Bunch of lunatic fringe people who think they can make a difference.
You'll see one of Duluth's gay councilors there carrying his anti-war sign along with some other people. I'm wondering if the Draft Dodger "Labor world Larry" will be present also.
He'll stand up acting tough holding his anti-war sign when years ago he dodged the vietnam war draft and should have been holding an M16 in defense of freedom. Anyone who ran from the draft like "punk pussy" larry shouldn't be allowed to represent the working union man.
Hope to see your "Labor World" ass there making a fool out of yourself. Remember Larry, Warriors stick together and your NOT a warrior. You failed your call to duty punk! |
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83579 - Mon Apr 5 20:44:23 2010 - [I suggest calling the lawfirm M & O] By: Big Iron |
| Don't know, Taxpayer. Details of the sale were/are confidential. If you're that much of a busybody, I suggest calling the Duluth lawfirm of Maki&Overom. They're handling the sale...K? |
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83578 - Mon Apr 5 14:48:59 2010 - [Did the unions step up or not?] By: Taxpayer |
| Big Iron, I must have missed it in the transactions. I know it was written about in the "local rag" awhile back but there was nothing concrete that a new buyer was purchasing the Pickwick. Only specualation in the article. If it was sold, can you give us the name Big Iron. I'm pretty sure it wasn't purchased by the likes of Netland, Silampa, Lehto or Simonsen or for that matter any union member willing to take a risk. What say you Big Iron. |
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83577 - Mon Apr 5 11:54:40 2010 - [A Month Late ] By: Big Iron |
| Ummm, Taxpayer, it was sold last month. |
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83576 - Mon Apr 5 10:20:53 2010 - [Congress Should Be the Same] By: Chris S |
Finally, some good news to act on!!.
Forward this as fast as you can!
On Tuesday, the Senate health committee voted 12-11 in favor of a two-page amendment that would require all Members and their staffs to enroll in any new government-run health plan..
It took me less than a minute to sign up to require our congressmen and senators to drink at the same trough!
Three cheers for Congressman John Fleming of Louisiana !
Congressman John Fleming ( Louisiana physician) has proposed an amendment that would require congressmen and senators to take the same healthcare plan they force on us (under proposed legislation they are curiously exempt).
Congressman Fleming is encouraging people to go on his Website and Sign his petition (very simple - just email).
I have just done just that at:
http://fleming.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=55
Please urge as many people as you can to do the same!
If Congress forces this on the American people, the
Congress should have to accept the same level of health care for themselves and their families.
To do otherwise is the height of hypocrisy!
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83575 - Mon Apr 5 09:05:28 2010 - [Union Should Buy the Pickwick] By: Taxpayer |
| When the hell is the Unions going to buy the Pickwick restaurant and save the 90 union jobs. Put your money where your mouth is and pay up. Buy the damn thing to keep 90 union workers employed. Give it a shot. Use your own money and take a chance by investing your own money into a business. Come on union supporters, buy the restaurant and keep good paying jobs in town. |
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83574 - Sun Apr 4 19:16:36 2010 - [DFL Duluth Sister City Reunion] By: Chester Park Watch |
| Holy crap yet good eye Big Iron. The Duluth jails filed to capacity - Inmates sent to neighboring counties link looks like an all city DFL Duluth Sister City reunion on that www.dflduluthexposed.com website. |
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83573 - Sun Apr 4 10:48:26 2010 - [You Picked a Fine Time to Lead Us] By: youtubedude |
"You Picked a Fine Time to Lead Us, Barack"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W57aBMYKvU |
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83572 - Sun Apr 4 01:01:56 2010 - [DFL players will detour Google] By: Anti-Googler |
| It is the truth that we want Google in Duluth. From City Hall to the union halls, the machine is salivating over the deep pockets of Google. Taxation, regulation, and union intimidation would be the welcoming committee. Oh, and I must not forget all the non-profits which will offer an open hand to Google--palm up. Still, we needn't worry that Google will learn of Duluth's business climate, unless they google it. |
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83571 - Sat Apr 3 23:53:21 2010 - [Happy trails to another DFL hack] By: Screwed by Scum |
| Good riddance to Ralph Doty. He was and will be nothing more than a partisan piece of DELETED. Happy trails jack ass. |
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83570 - Sat Apr 3 21:49:28 2010 - [D in DFL Stands for Delusional] By: Pitt Street Panther |
| Ralph Doty talks about his wife Diane in BS good-bye. He divorced her in 2009, http://pa.courts.state.mn.us/CaseDetail.aspx?CaseID=1613033187. The D in DFL clearly stands for delusional. Go twist the truth somewhere else Ralph. |
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83569 - Sat Apr 3 20:23:42 2010 - [Pathetically Biased Ralph-YOU'RE FIRED!] By: Common Sns |
Ralph Doty.
Let's see? First Ralph became enraged when he was branded a "Liberal". Really Ralph? Of course you ARE Ralph, your phony protests were a bit much. You can't stand conservatives and made that quite clear the entire time you had a column. Everywhere you had a column.
Then, lets see? Ralph was inscensed with "right wing radicals". Of course ignoring the fact that the overwhelming majority of radical protesters world wide are from the left!! Radical, left, dangerous protesters at every world economic confab. Radical left protesters on virtualy EVERY COLLEGE CAMPUS nation wide. Radical left protesters like code pink, etc etc, the list would go on for pages and pages if named here.
Inflamatory right wingers like Rush Limbaugh! Oh how scary he is to you Ralph! hey Ralph, what about EVERY one on MSNBC? All Liberal hate mongers, but that's o.k.? Huh Ralph.
If you are as smart as you profess to be Ralph, and someone who sees both sides of the issues, yah right, why are you so pathetically biased Ralph?
Go whine and pout somewhere else Ralph!! |
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83568 - Sat Apr 3 12:28:19 2010 - [C-Beast from the east on the war path] By: Big Iron |
The C-beast from the east is on the war path again on PDD. Joel must be so proud of her.
Looks to me like Danny the anti-Googler is at it again with his anti-Google lead story on http://www.dflduluthexposed.com.
Cauk Apr 2, 2010 |
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83567 - Sat Apr 3 10:50:40 2010 - [Decades of DFL/Union/Liberal Agendas ] By: OMG |
"OMG, I stop by this blog every once in a while and it is always the exact same crap, everytime. Can you people truly believe all Duluths woes are caused by the unions. Give me a break. There is plenty of blame to go around. Maybe Duluth goes the same way all business and economies go "very cyclical". The world economy is not doing well and for right now neither is ours. Things will get better. Hopefully we get the wind turbine plant and google fiber test area program. Try and find something a little for intellegent and grown up then "everything is the unions fault"
So, decades of DFL/Union/Liberal environmental extremists, chasing out existing businesses and keeping out new ones, will all be erased by a few wind turbines and Google????
OMG, talk about CRAP!!! |
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83566 - Sat Apr 3 10:14:09 2010 - [Ralph's Done Vomiting in the Budgeteer] By: John S |
The little man with a big mouth is finally done. Don't let the door hit you in the ass Ralph DFL Douche.
Ralph Doty: Farewell, Budgeteer, it’s been a wild ride
In his last column for the Budgeteer, Ralph Doty looks back at his tenure and takes care of a few loose ends.
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/164624/group/news/ |
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83565 - Sat Apr 3 09:10:32 2010 - [Another DFL jackass move] By: Charlene |
| Good Morning. Can anyone give some insight on this 10% Tanning Tax? I understand the risk of skin cancer, however, when you are laying in the sun at the beach, who gets taxed? You or the sun? Another jackass move by a jackass President and his cronies!!! |
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83564 - Sat Apr 3 08:34:59 2010 - [Spending like drunken sailors] By: Dennis Miller |
Official Statement by U.S. Navy Retirees
From: Retired U.S. Navy Personnel
To: The American Public
Subj: Position Statement of the U.S. Economy
“We in retirement object and take exception to everyone saying that Bernanke, Obama, Reid and Pelosi are spending like drunken sailors. When we were drunken sailors, we quit when we ran out of money.”
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83563 - Fri Apr 2 15:22:32 2010 - [Happy Birthday Tony!] By: Mons Veneris |
Happy Birthday Tony! Have a great one.
Moderator: MV, you missed a Northshore experience and a heck of a party last night. It was T-Day for real yesterday. |
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83562 - Fri Apr 2 15:03:41 2010 - [Decades of DLH on the cusp of progres] By: B-Dog |
| OMG, I stop by this blog every once in a while and it is always the exact same crap, everytime. Can you people truly believe all Duluths woes are caused by the unions. Give me a break. There is plenty of blame to go around. Maybe Duluth goes the same way all business and economies go "very cyclical". The world economy is not doing well and for right now neither is ours. Things will get better. Hopefully we get the wind turbine plant and google fiber test area program. Try and find something a little for intellegent and grown up then "everything is the unions fault" |
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83561 - Fri Apr 2 14:25:05 2010 - [Is that a real DFL Assclown?] By: Dave |
| Is that pic on the tabloid what an assclown looks like? What a dumb assclown. Ya know, ya just cant fix stupid. |
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83560 - Fri Apr 2 14:21:22 2010 - [Keep up the good work Tony!!] By: Dolla Bill |
| Happy birthday yesterday Tony! Just saw it on facebook. Keep up the good work keeping a place for us regular people to have a voice. |
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83559 - Fri Apr 2 13:05:12 2010 - [Happy Birthday Tony!] By: Tara |
Happy Birthday Tony! May you and the DCB have a great and prosperous year.
MODERATOR: Yea, Happy Birthday Tony! Viva el Antonio y su DCB!! |
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83558 - Fri Apr 2 12:47:53 2010 - [MN nice in Duluth view] By: Tony R |
The Duluth News Tabloid has received exclusive photos of Minnesota Nice in Duluth!
Check out our latest post: MN nice in Duluth view: Another reason to bypass DFL Duluth, and don't forget to vote on the latest poll question.
http://www.duluthnewstabloid.blogspot.com/
Ciao!
The " REAL" Tony Ramone
ramoneanthony@gmail.com
http://www.duluthcitizensblog.com
http://duluthnewstabloid.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/people/Tony_Ramone/1497522456
http://www.youtube.com/DCBtony |
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83557 - Fri Apr 2 10:46:53 2010 - [Progressive elitism shining through] By: Queen of the Blogosphere |
| Muffin Top, you must be pretty stupid if you fell for Golden's lame attempt at an April Fool's Day hoax. This lame hoax attempt is just further proof that Golden (like the moron who runs this message board) is still obsessed with a certain local woman -- sad and pathetic. |
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83556 - Fri Apr 2 09:42:21 2010 - [Good one Danny] By: Muffin Top |
| Good one Danny. You got me. LOL Have a Good Friday all. |
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83555 - Fri Apr 2 07:19:10 2010 - [It's got to be a November to remember] By: Tourv |
The last auto plant in California just shut it's doors. The Toyota plant made it's last vehicle. Thousands more out of work. This is what happens when a state continues to spend and spend and the elected officials continue to put unreasonable demands on production without thought.
Now, lets take a look at what is happening in our backyard in Duluth. If it wasn't for Pawlenty our state would be next in line behind California because we have the same liberal politicians as they do. A new slogan "it's got to be a November to remember" |
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83554 - Thu Apr 1 22:06:32 2010 - [Confused due to too much of the red stuf] By: rusty |
Tony, I had wrong thought, I thought it was about what a waste of the public thought of their emergency services,both police and fire...but it is about the political lines each chooses to follow, I see, the "whinning little kid" comment makes me fit in with the rest of ya,then........
STARFIRE: Rust buddy, you'll get over it! |
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83553 - Thu Apr 1 19:32:25 2010 - [Talkin' bout Danny's fantasy?] By: Dennis Miller |
| Cynic are you talking about Danny's fantasy, because their both married, fornication Khester Kreek Klaire? If not, go here http://www.top20fun.com/funny_jokes/1139.html |
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83552 - Thu Apr 1 19:01:50 2010 - [Don't buy in DFL Duluth, go elsewhere] By: Cynic |
| It doesn't matter where you buy your car if it has a factory warranty the work has to be done by any dealer of that model. It does not matter "where" you purchase the car. You can take it right into the dealer who wouldn't give you a deal and if it needs warranty work then they will do it with a smile as they also make money off warranty work. |
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83551 - Thu Apr 1 18:12:34 2010 - [Save thousands and spend elsewhere!] By: Dave |
rusty, you must be one of those DFL union guys, right? You do know if I buy a Honda, any Honda dealer has to service, if I buy a Ford, a Ford dealer has to service, and so on. That is the way it works. It is not my fault that the dealer here in town does not want to deal. I saved 3,000 dollars going to the cities, because there is this thing down there called competition. You know, something the DFL and democrats hate.
T-Paw has said that LGA for Duluth is more, and Donny boy is complaining that there are cuts to LGA. Who do you believe, the one that want a state balanced budget, or the one that spends like a drunken sailor, and puts all his effort into Google. |
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83550 - Thu Apr 1 17:41:58 2010 - [DFD Redefines ] By: rusty |
Moderator, why don't you ever include the DPD in your groups of puke? Your right why should anyone be happy and proud of what they do. Actually the big three you named are out to help others,maybe you should look in the mirror and see the selfish one..see you at the country club....
TONY: Rusty, another moderator posted your earlier post but I will weigh in on your question.
The DPD is not involved in self serving politics unlike the DFD. You sound like a little boy whining, "why don't you ever include the DPD". Grow up little boy! Grow a pair and develop a few new brain cells; otherwise take your ballass ways over to PDD!
The DFD PAC and leadership are going the wrong way. When the DFD gets out of politics they will gain some respect of their critics. Have the brainwashings made that so hard to understand?
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83550 - Thu Apr 1 17:41:58 2010 - [DFD Redefines ] By: rusty |
Moderator, why don't you ever include the DPD in your groups of puke? Your right why should anyone be happy and proud of what they do. Actually the big three you named are out to help others,maybe you should look in the mirror and see the selfish one..see you at the country club....
TONY: Rusty, another moderator posted your earlier post but I will weigh in on your question.
The DPD is not involved in self serving politics unlike the DFD. You sound like a little boy whining, "why don't you ever include the DPD". Grow up little boy! Grow a pair and develop a few new brain cells; otherwise take your ballass ways over to PDD!
The DFD PAC and leadership are going the wrong way. When the DFD gets out of politics they will gain some respect of their critics. Have the brainwashings made that so hard to understand?
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83549 - Thu Apr 1 16:43:34 2010 - [Spend your money anywhere but DFL Duluth] By: rusty |
Hey Dave, enjoy your new car, others probably went to the cities also to get theirs, probably why you can't get a deal locally. Please use your cities dealer for warranty work, see how that saves you time and MONEY.......
MODERATOR: rusty, just think, one day the AFSCME, DFL, DFD PAC pukes can chip in to help each other out to make it. Of course that will never happen because they are too greedy to help anybody but themselves. Their greed is what is forcing people to move away and to spend their hard earned money elsewhere. Why would any sane person willingly help Mayor Ness and his DFL team carry on with their fleecing of the taxpayers just so that a very few can live the so called dream. The Mayor just agreed to a AFSCME contract that gives the farm away to the DFL parasites by continuing to allow them to get paid for doing nothing and now cries that he will have to raise taxes because the Governor has the balls to try to stop this outright theft of LGA money by useless DFL mafia organizations like DFL Duluth. Wake up rusty, things ain't going to be the way they have been for the last few decades. We are getting closer and closer to the day when the government elitist will have to face reality. What is it going to be rusty? More DFL theft? Force more retired folks out of their homes so that a few DFL elitists can enjoy the good life? Not me. I encourage everyone to follow the lead of Ken Leffler Kemp, AFSCME union thug, and head over the bridge to spend your money and help put this DFL monster out of its misery. Then we can start all over in the real world. Yes we can! Help the DFL bankrupt Duluth. Spend anywhere but DFL Duluth. |
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83548 - Thu Apr 1 15:48:42 2010 - [War in Afghanistan bankrupting the U.S.] By: Cynic |
Saw something today that said Afghanistan is our longest running war. The terrorist of 9/11 look down from their heaven each day with a big smile. We have done exactly what they wished we would do.
We have got involved in a war with a country of warriors who are 600 years behind the rest of the world in development but are probably the best warriors alive today. They will fight us for 10,000 years or as long as we choose to stay in Afghanistan. We are a country going broke and the war in Afghanistan is only quickening the process.
Ohbomba is a bigger fool than Bush. What would I have done? Left Afghanistan as soon as the tall bearded one did. |
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83547 - Thu Apr 1 15:36:37 2010 - [I don't care what KKK does] By: Cynic |
| I for one don't give a rats bottom what the KKK does. |
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83546 - Thu Apr 1 11:10:45 2010 - [THE Claire will be a guest on DDD #253] By: Danny G |
DANNY DOES DULUTH
EPISODE 253 - The Claire Episode
Ok. Honestly, today's episode has got to be one of the signs of the upcoming apocalypse. After years of barbs, jabs, and online run-ins we finally have a guest on today's show who was brave enough to step up to the plate and for that she has our utmost respect. That's right, folks. No stupid fake voices, no first initials equating to a double entendre. Nope. THE Claire has agreed to be a guest on today's episode of the Northland's most-important podcast, Danny Does Duluth. The conversation between Claire and Danny is almost secondary to the fact that she even showed the courage to come on the show. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't listen anyway. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the first ever interview with Claire on today's Danny Does Duluth.
dannydoesduluth.com |
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83545 - Wed Mar 31 22:49:29 2010 - [Spend your $ anywhere but DFL Duluth] By: Dave |
| I just purchased a new vehicle, and sadly the vehicle was purchased in the cities, and sadly the taxes aren't going to go to DFL Duluth. It is also sad that the car dealers in this town are not willing to deal on a price, and in the cities, I had my pick of anything, and got a damn good price. |
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83544 - Wed Mar 31 21:59:07 2010 - [More DFL Duluth progress] By: DFL Times |
I'm quite sad about Advanstar laying off 100 or so workers.
This affects their families and our communities. Duluth can't afford to lose anymore companies. With the DFL (dumb fxcking liberals) in charge telling us how much to pay workers I suspect more companies will be leaving.
Hope your happy Ness and company. This will be the first of many. |
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83543 - Wed Mar 31 19:04:19 2010 - [What is the definition of DFL?] By: Inside Look |
| DFL = Duluth Free Loaders |
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83542 - Wed Mar 31 18:22:31 2010 - [C-Day is less than 24 hours away] By: Danny G |
C-Day is less than 24 hours away.
dannydoesduluth.com |
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83541 - Wed Mar 31 01:29:28 2010 - [Never Reelect Anyone] By: Dave |
| The new NRA. Never Reelect Anyone. This needs to be the slogan for November. |
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83540 - Tue Mar 30 22:51:18 2010 - [Waiting to be lynched by DFL Mafia Mob] By: Colder BTL |
In the DNT Opinion today someone was saying it was all the fault of the Norshor and the owner that caused the crime of suicide.
Evidentially, this person never experienced the bullying and mobbing that takes place in our beautiful City of Duluth.
If they did, hopefully they would want reform. Not many citizens know how bad it really is. I hope in a way, that they never find out. But unitl they do we are all waiting to be lynched by the MOB of the DFL MAFIA. |
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83539 - Tue Mar 30 21:49:00 2010 - [Oberstar is backing a real contender] By: speaking of Oberstar |
| Hey Kevin did you see that Oberstar endorses Tom "Drunkavina" for governor? What a laugh for sure. How many DUI's has he had? That is kind of like Herb "DUI"bergson running. Of all the Democrats running Oberstar picks the one least likely to win. Oh well they say laughter is good for the mind and body so there you go. |
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83538 - Tue Mar 30 21:18:43 2010 - [Robbing Peter to pay Paul or Duluth] By: Kevin |
| So, Oberstar is proud of himself for directing money to the area for the weatherizing of homes and businesses--which, as we all know, is the reason for a federal government. Oberstar said that this influx of money will spur the economy. I wonder what result was felt by the economy when the federal government extracted this money in the first place? Oh, there I go thinking again! |
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83537 - Tue Mar 30 20:36:50 2010 - [Mayor Ness should resign] By: Anti-Googler |
It is reported that 1100 cities have applied for the Google Fiber prize. If Duluth loses out, Mayor Ness should resign and not seek election to another term. This is a test of his leadership.
STARFIRE: Anti Googler, Mayor Ness is bankrupting the city and has shown no signs of resigning because of his failed leadership. It would seem that the Google gig failure won't make step down either. He gets paid whether the city is prosperous or heading into the gutter as it is now. Why in the world would he care? |
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83536 - Tue Mar 30 20:32:56 2010 - [A great show for DFL Duluth] By: Mons Veneris |
| You all know that 'Wife Swap' show on ABC? Is it possible to nominate "wives" for that program. I would love to see some poor SOB stuck with "the beast from the east" as a "wife" for a week. Hey Danny G. under what conditions would you accept "the beast from the east" as a wife for a week? |
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83535 - Tue Mar 30 19:14:41 2010 - [An Assclown leader for the DFL Assclowns] By: Cynic |
| Oh and did anyone else catch the clip on the news right after AFSCME threatened to strike? Ness looked like he was about to puke right at the end of the interview. It was the best. I'll bet it didn't go unnoticed by AFSCME. In a real fight Ness would piss his pants so fast it would be so funny. A leader my ass. |
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83534 - Tue Mar 30 18:21:09 2010 - [Ness "tough choices"=you pay more $$$] By: Cynic |
| Randy L., Yes we all love those double digit property tax increases year after year under the boy wonder. |
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83533 - Tue Mar 30 07:05:50 2010 - [Larry is integral part of DFL Duluth] By: James D. |
Mr. 60 warrior, I got some news for you. Larry has done more for the working man than anyone else I know. He is one of the reasons we make a good living and honest wage.
He may have not fought in that fraoud war but he has been fighting for good union wages for over thirty years. And his paper is better reading than the news tribune anyway. go larry
MODERATOR: James D, I know what you mean. The progress of the DFL is everywhere. Look no further than the $1,000,000,000.00 debt that the local taxpayers are facing to the wonderful mayor and his negotiating abilities. He negotiates a contract with AFSCME which pays people to get time and a half for picking their noses and turns around and tells the taxpayers that they are getting such a great deal. Makes perfect sense in DFL Duluth. |
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83532 - Tue Mar 30 01:22:53 2010 - [Minnesota voters picked a dandy!] By: Dave |
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/03/30/al-franken-jason-mattera_n_518029.html
Minnesota has one of the greatest senators. We can only hope this dolt gets only one term, but it is one term too many. |
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83531 - Mon Mar 29 22:54:21 2010 - [DFL Duluth-decades of DFL Progress] By: Randy L |
Ben Dover (BTW thats a gay porn star name) , what's with your negativity and hate? Mayor Don Ness is working hard to do great things for this city. Your snarky comments are not appreciated. Why so negative Ben? Duluth is rapidly changing and great things are on the horizon. Google fiber is a wonderful example of capital investment that will be interested in Duluth thanks to the leadership of Mayor Don Ness. Don't underestimate Mayor Don Ness and his leadership ability, he was both Central high school and UMD class president! He is making a difference. He has taken the initiative to make Duluth a better place for us all, including you Ben. Progress has been continually blocked by right wing obstructionists at the state capital. The right leaning city council is a further obstacle to progress in Duluth. The next council election will hopefully transform the composition of the council from a corporate leaning direction to a more development oriented direction. The best thing you right wingers could do is get the hell out of the way and allow investment in Duluth.
MODERATOR: Randy L, I'm not sure exactly which Duluth you live in, but the one I know about is still located in The DFL Peoples Republic of Northeastern Minnesota. Maybe these DFL Assclowns are more clever than some think in regards to bringing Google Fiber here. They may be planning to bring in Google Co-founder Sergei Brin to Duluth and know that after he travels around our fair city on our wonderful road system and experiences a bent rim or two on his BMW, he may have flashbacks to his native Russia and be so humored by the similarities between Duluth and his former Soviet Union, that he may decide to support the project. He will see the DFL Duluth cronyism, dilapited buildings, stagnation, one party political system, DFL mafia similar to CPSU, no jobs, no change, no hope. That may be part of the Mayor's plan. |
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83530 - Mon Mar 29 20:01:49 2010 - [Pre-payment required in world class city] By: Ben Dover |
I heard Donny Boy Ness refer to Duluth as a "Forward Looking" city lately. He also likes to refer to Duluth as a "World Class City."
Maybe Donny Boy was referring specifically to the taxi cab drivers in Duluth who will now require pre payment from Donny's "World Class" Citizens. The World Class Citizens can now be "Forward Looking" and make sure that they have enough spare jing to take a cab in Duluth. I don't blame the cab service as they are sick and tired of some of Donny's finest citizens expecting to ride the cab for free too. Maybe next year Donny can make a statment at his "Dismal State of the City" address and inform some of his free riding DFL base that riding the cab is not like all the rest of the things that they can and expect to get for free in DFL Duluth, including housing, food, and everything and anything else they may want in exchange for their vote when he or his cohorts are running for office in DFL Duluth.
On even better news, China has now purchased Volvo as part of their buying up businesses from the dying West. It is not all bad news for the West as the U.S. just placed 21st in Science and 25th in Math in the world of high school aged students. We did, however, place FIRST in spending!!! Nothing like the enjoyment of a DFL rate of return. Spend the most and place 25th!!!
We're number 1!!!!
Keep spending, the government employees need more money as the mothership sinks to the bottom. Keep voting DFL, they seem to be doing a great job at getting us there quicker.
Enjoy the show as it will undoubtedly only get better. |
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83529 - Sun Mar 28 20:02:48 2010 - [Obama showed class unlike Dodger Larry] By: 60' Warrior |
President Obama showed lots of class visiting troops in Afghanistan.
He sent a surge of military men and women into harms way to secure the county Afghanistan like Bush did in Iraq. It worked with flying colors in Iraq and I have no doubt it will work again in Afghaninstan.
Obama is letting the Generals run the war not the politicians run it like the war I fought in Vietnam.
Remember Vietnam "Labor World Larry". That's the war your country called on you to fight in and you "ran" like a chicken in a northerly direction. You truly are a sad human being. I went to Union rallies with you and held up signs supporting our Union only to find out you ran when our country called on you to fight for her.
Your a pure disgrace to all union members Larry! You act tough and talk tough but your a true "punk pussy". I refuse to even read any part of the "Labor World" when I get it because of you. I knew you and the rest of your family as we were neighbors near 8th st.
You are a disgrace to Labor and Unions. Please do us all a favor and leave as the editor because your a pussy who dodged the Vietnam War draft when your number came up. Many Union members are aware of your past even as you tried to hide it for many years. Please don't talk "tough" anymore because you've been exposed for the fraud you are and that is a "draft dodger". You and Steve O"neil can kiss this Veteran's ass. |
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83528 - Sun Mar 28 17:39:15 2010 - [Liberal Thugs Anti-Free Speech] By: Patriot |
| Van, it appears this guy was brought in to stir up some crap. It didn't work. The Liberal deomocrats will do anything to stop free speech that doesn't go along with their views. No doubt it was a union THUG. |
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83527 - Sun Mar 28 14:07:59 2010 - [DFL Hate Pictures Media Coverup ] By: Van |
Who is this DFL GOON promoting hate with a KKK sign in a union thug jacket at Mr. D's yesterday?
WHY IS THIS NOT IN THE MEDIA? MORE PROOF OF MEDIA BIAS IN DFL DULUTH!!!!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47337898@N07/4468047682/in/set-72157623714974016/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47337898@N07/4468047240/ |
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83526 - Sat Mar 27 21:02:12 2010 - [Where is Jim O.? Seriously?] By: Kevin |
Wdio.com has a great clip covering Rep. Bachman's visit to the Northland to dispell the propaganda on Obamacare. Where is Jim O.? Seriously, has anyone seen Oberstar more than five times during his decades in office???
Also check out the entire speech at http://www.winbackwashington.com/ |
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83524 - Fri Mar 26 17:14:34 2010 - [Anti Prolife Papa Pork & the PR Machine] By: Inspector Clouseau |
Source: http://www.legistorm.com/
James Oberstar $335,158 (Total Salary Expenditures $174,000 is the 2009 default annual salary)
Bill Richard, Administrative Assistant in Washington (basically is chief of staff) was paid $163,694.15 last year.
Jackie Morris, District Director based in Duluth, was paid $100,192.23
David Boe, a District Staffer in Duluth, was paid $65,183.37
Pete Makowski, a District Staffer in Chisholm Oberstar’s former home town, was paid $66,183.34
John Schadl, a Washington-based staffer who primarily does PR, was paid $99,430.33
TOTAL $829,841.42 |
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83523 - Fri Mar 26 16:42:44 2010 - [PMSNBC Poll] By: Dolla Bill |
http://politics.polls.newsvine.com/_question/2010/03/21/4048693-the-house-has-passed-an-historic-health-care-overhaul-are-you-excited-or-angry?GT1=43001
Please pass this on. This is a pmsnbc poll. The Dems actually look at pmsnbc.
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83522 - Fri Mar 26 08:55:39 2010 - [As progressive SOCIALIST as they come ] By: COFFEE LADY |
You bastards. I have read this idiotic blog for sometime now and I am sick and tired of you assholes picking on my friend Claire. She is as progressive as they come and is a change agent for the common person.
She has a heart of gold, get to know her and you'll see. You neo-cons and rich people don't care about the middle-class as Claire does. I don't mind a spirited debate but when this blogs allows people to blog about her weight and looks it is just not right. |
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83521 - Fri Mar 26 08:44:58 2010 - [Spend Your $ Anywhere But In DFL Duluth] By: LIB Reader Online |
The way to break the cycle of exploitation of the taxpayers in DFL Duluth is to do your shopping, dining out and all other commerce OUT OF DFL DULUTH.
The story below shows people are getting it. It’s 25% or more cheaper to wine and dine in Superior.
Do the AFSCME Loffler-Kemp and go to Menards in Superior and don't use union labor. Save 2% on your building materials or go to the Menards in Hermantown, anywhere but DFL Duluth.
Buy on the internet and save big dollars.
Support your neighborhood rummage sales and PAY NO DFL DULUTH TAX.
AFSCME and the DFD lead the way in a glut of OVERPAID NON-PRODUCTIVE JOBS and OVERTIME ABUSE and a water and gas department that doesn’t come close to other Midwest cities in the price you pay.
The DFL DULUTH TAX, FEE, FINE SCHEME is why you need to read the LIB online for free saving money for more DFL Duluth rip-offs but reading the LIB online for free also saves energy and the trees.
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Duluth News Tribune
Published March 26 2010
Duluth’s sales tax revenue drops 7 percent in 2009
Local residents and visiting shoppers bought less in Duluth last year than in 2008, pushing the city’s share of sales tax down nearly 7 percent from the previous year.
By: John Myers, Duluth News Tribune
The 2009 sales tax revenues were also 10 percent below what the city had originally budgeted for. But city officials adjusted that budget throughout the year as the numbers kept coming in lower.
“We budgeted based on what we saw happening throughout the year, so there’s no budget shortfall "at this point
because of this,’’ said Brian Hansen, city treasurer.
The city’s final 2009 tax revenues were released Wednesday showing the recession had a significant impact on spending and city revenues.
“Recessionary pressures continued to negatively impact collections throughout the year,’’ the city’s tax report noted.
The city received $10.8 million from its 1 percent general sales and use tax last year, down 6.8 percent from $11.6 million in 2008. It’s the second year of decline after the city’s revenue peaked at $11.6 million in 2007 following years of growth.
Because the city’s share of the sales tax actually is paid through the state, it’s impossible to link monthly revenues with actual spending, Hansen said. The state’s report is often irregular and disproportionate in certain months.
Hansen said the nearly 7 percent decline is much less than other areas of Minnesota and the nation, adding that Duluth may have weathered the worst of the recession better than expected.
Tulsa, Okla., for example, was down 11 percent from the previous fiscal year while Gainesville, Texas, sales tax revenues dropped nearly 29 percent from 2008. Ohio saw a 9 percent decline in 2009 from 2008.
“It’s not good news that we’re down nearly 7 percent. But I think certainly it could have been much worse,” Hansen said. “It was much worse across the nation as a whole,’’ Hansen said.
The city budgeted to collect $11,315,000 in 2010 from the sales tax, Hansen said, up a half-million dollars from last year but still below 2008 levels.
The general sales and use tax, applied to most items sold in the city, was down more than the city’s two so-called tourist taxes. Hotel-motel tax revenues were down 3.9 percent in 2009 from 2008, while food and beverage revenues were down 1.8 percent.
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83520 - Fri Mar 26 01:26:16 2010 - [Where's Boytoy Brando Spending His Time?] By: Big Iron |
| When are you going to learn to never doubt me, Starfire? Her boytoy "Brando" posted her address last fall along with hundreds of others. So I didn't assume anything, dumbass. Your post makes me wonder why you're protecting her. Does Joel know what's going on? I thought you were on the other team? Is your epic failure in the t-shirt biz, still eating at you? LOL! Couldn't happen to a nicer guy!!! |
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83519 - Thu Mar 25 23:01:55 2010 - [Google Gitmo] By: Anti-Googler |
| We need to ship a copy of the "Google in Duluth" song to Gitmo. That will make the terrorists talk. |
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83518 - Thu Mar 25 20:40:19 2010 - [Another Holiday for Government Workers] By: Anonymous |
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83517 - Thu Mar 25 20:03:27 2010 - [The Gospel according to Big Iron] By: Big Iron |
The C-Beast from the East must be getting REALLY hardup for new handles. Would ANYONE else be DUMB enough to use their DELETED DELETED? IT posts as Bob H. THEN answers itself as 818?...Psycho---Psycho.
STARFIRE: Big Iron, Why do you assume what you did, when anybody that is anybody knows that such reference is to the Book of Mark 8:18. Look it up. Your post makes me wonder what windows you have been entering, if it is even accurate. I suggest you buy 2 dozen Mark 8:18 Chinese made T-shirts, if your ears can hear what I'm saying Cheapskate. |
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83516 - Thu Mar 25 19:18:21 2010 - [In the end, DFL will stick it to us all] By: Anti-Googler |
Gov. Pawlenty to declare Friday as being "Google Twin Ports Day." Ah, I give a hearty wave goodbye to President Pawlenty for showing himself as such a meaningless politician.
STARFIRE: Anti Googler, just think how hard the Governor and others at the Capitol laugh when they see members of the Duluth DFL Assclown Team or even the mention of what the DFL Duluth Assclown Team is getting side tracked about so as to avoid making any tough decisions on behalf of Duluthians. In the end, it will still be the DFL sticking it to those that actually pay taxes in Duluth after all this garble about Google and Wind Turbines has past. |
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83515 - Thu Mar 25 19:14:38 2010 - [What happened to jthyme?] By: Blogster |
| What happened to jthyme? He/she is not blogging here anymore. |
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83514 - Thu Mar 25 19:12:03 2010 - [The number of handles or IQ, you decide] By: Cyberslut Watch |
Two more handle added to the long and growing list! 86 and growing! What a slut! Just wow!
How many handles does "it" use. I encourage everyone to add to this list.
86) Bob H
85) 818
84) Norma
83) Gladys Kravitz
82) Big Iron Seems Like an Obsessive Compulsive Busybody (yeah look whos talkin sweetheart)
81) Al Gore (LOL!!)
80) Bob (Battery Operated Boyfriend), giving new meaning to "BUZZZZZ" on areavoices.com)
79) George Crabbe
78)DCBisfullofhypocrites
77)DCBTonyISaHypocriteJackass
76) Katie
75)Smooth Well Oiled Machine
74) Hermione Granger
73) Big Iron ( "It" Impersonating Big Iron)
72) DRZ
71)Not Usually A Danny Fan
70) C'estMoi ("It's me", where have we seen that handle before, LOL!) (Elle est une slut de cyber)
69)MyRealNameIsntAgnes
68)Agnes
67) Tony Ramone Sr.
66) DCBersSuckEggs (I'm surprised you would have knowledge of sucking)
65) go figure
64) Jesus Christ (what?)
63)Fact Checker (more Saul Alinsky spin)
62)Chuckles
61) Stan
60) Eve Ebby (on 1/26/2010 10:09 AM on Areavoices.com/buzz "C" giving it to Guest Blogger Russ Stewart)
59) BigIronDoesn'tLetTheFactsGetInHisWay ( "C" has irrational hatred for men, and the truth)
58) Joan (Philly, Amtrak, firebombs)
57) Keyser Soze (Danny G love fest)
56) Marie (area voices buzz)
55) Agres Carmody (also a Carmody Fan)
54) The "Real" Tony R (you wish)
53) I Support Train Travel (livin' off a trust fund, travlin' the world, hell I would support train travel too)
52) I've Actually Ridden Trains (Train à Grande Vitesse en Francais, oui?)
51) Ardys
50) Queen of the Blogosphere (queen my ass)
49) Kiss of Death (Muff lost the election, poor thing)
48) DCB-Tony R (top or bottom?)
47) Coyote Ugly (if the shoe fits...)
46) Tony R on 1/22/2010 9:57 AM ("C" Giving it to Guest Blogger: Todd "bankster" Fedora, Part II Comments. Areavoices.com/buzz)
45) DCBersHaveAngerMgmtIssues
44) Publius (public, pubic, whatever)
43) Only One W Brains on DCB These Days
42) DCBers Are Morons (yeah whatever sweetheart)
41) Concerned Constituent (only concerned about her neo-Stalinist agenda)
40)Fed up with Negative Duluth environment (well if you don't like it here in Duluth, pack your carpet bag and go!)
39)PS (perhaps she forgot the M, as in PMS?)
38)Let's not assume anymore
37)Fact or Fiction (DCB = Fact, Progressive Action = Fiction)
36) Disgusted
35) Friend
34) Ernest Simpson
33)It's Me
32)Vested Duluthian (vested in lies and smears)
31)2nd district voter (hey thats near UMD)
30)Claire (*duh*!)
29)EMCR Damn It (Saul Alisky tactic)
28)Claire Queen of the Blogosphere (if this in not proof of narccisstic personality disorder, I dont know what is)
27)Dulusion (Delusion + Claire in Duluth = Dulusion)
26)Subdude (subliminal submarine sexual pseudonym)
25)Marie K (another female handle)
24)CK (Claire DELETED)
23)Carrboro Claire (Carrboro: city infiltrated, infected and damaged beyond repair by "C". Duluth is now on the *progressives* take over agenda)
22)Caulk (sounds like cock LOL!)
21)Me Again (yes we know)
20)It is I (yes we know)
19)Suzanne (one of her "feminist" handles)
18)Shakespeare (must read alot to come up with a handle like this)
17)IKMN (I know my name. Yes "C" , we also KYRN)
16)Exercising my constitutional rights
15)Tony R
14)Anthony
13)Duluth Voter (UMD neighborhood)
12)Tony Ramone Sr. (yup, penis envy)
11)Carmody Fan ( "C" has a big time hard-on for Danny. She's obsessed with his pod casts)
10)Stalker Watcher
9)A Friend
8)Sherlock Holmes (no shit Sherlock, this handle is used by "C")
7)Moron Watcher (must have lingered in front of the bathroom mirror to come up with this one)
6)Danny Sucks (like Danny has never heard this before)
5)Danny is Stupid (envious of his creative podcast)
4)FaceBooker (many friends including numerous east coast elitists)
3)Psychiatrist (should consult with one ASAP, narrcistic personality disorder is getting out of hand)
2)Just Saying (and saying, and saying...)
1)Fireman |
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83513 - Thu Mar 25 14:54:30 2010 - [A Trust Funder w/too much free time?] By: Chester Park Watch |
| Two more for the list Cyberslut Watch. Bob H and 818 as seen on Stahl's blog. http://www.areavoices.com/buzz/?page=comments&blog=74256&comment_page=2 |
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83512 - Thu Mar 25 14:40:42 2010 - [Is this how C thinks?] By: anonymous |
Is this how C thinks? Watch this and remember Chester Parkers are people too.
http://biggovernment.com/jmattera/2010/03/24/native-american-child-molesters-are-people-too/ |
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83512 - Thu Mar 25 14:40:42 2010 - [Is this how C thinks?] By: anonymous |
Is this how C thinks? Watch this and remember Chester Parkers are people too.
http://biggovernment.com/jmattera/2010/03/24/native-american-child-molesters-are-people-too/ |
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83511 - Thu Mar 25 14:33:32 2010 - [Nothing to do other than train & sleep] By: suck it up |
| pro dfd you train everyday because there is nothing else to do. |
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83510 - Thu Mar 25 12:26:47 2010 - [Pro DFD, a pathetic disgrace to humanity] By: Inside Look |
Pro DFD,
You are a pathetic disgrace to humanity, you self serving, ungrateful, taxmoney grubbing, union pawn! Get real and stop making excuses for your professional scam! Additionally, stop cutting down the volunteers who dedicate more than any "paid" firefighter EVER will! Volunteers do their best and make a real difference in the rural areas with the equipment, training, and time commitments that they are faced with. You are a scam, you know it, so stop cutting down others to try to make yourself look like a hero! |
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83509 - Thu Mar 25 09:26:16 2010 - [Free for some means pay for others ] By: Yes We Can |
| ....yes we can cut $455 billion from medicare along with 17 percent to doctors who provide medicare to our seniors. |
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83508 - Thu Mar 25 07:53:43 2010 - [DFD, basement savers to the rescue] By: Pro-DFD |
Taxpayer,
It happens often where a fire starts up again after firefighters leave the scene. This is not unusual because hotspots are sometimes hard to find. The Duluth Fire Department is made up of professional firefighters both men and women who put their lives on the line everyday.
I am sick and tired of bloggers on this site who try to destroy our image. We train every day, how many other professions do you know which train every day--none. We respond 24/7 to any call within 3 minutes unlike volunteers who barely can hold a fire hose during a fire because they don't train but once a year.
And finally, my union brothers and sisters put money into our PAC because we want councilors to respect us for what we do and not cut our staff which will put our lives in jeopardy. |
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83507 - Wed Mar 24 23:35:15 2010 - [Sore Hinder Syndrome is due to DFD ] By: DFD'er |
To Taxpayer:
I wasn't working at the last fire out west, and I can't attest to what happened there.
However, I can tell you that this fire is assigned an ICR number for the call, and counts as one call. For a full fire alarm response, 7 companies are dispatched, not 9. They are: the assistant chief, a rescue company, three engine companies, and two truck companies. This is counted as ONE run, not seven, as you say.
Please, if you have questions about a fire alarm response, stop by a fire station and talk to a fire fighter. Ask us what has to happen right away during a fire to ensure the best possible outcome, like rescue, fire suppression, ventilation, salvage, and overhaul. You could also further look at NFPA recommendations for staffing and response to fires. Further research would tell you that Duluth is the only city with a professional fire department that has a station staffed by only 1 individual. Most of our outer reaching areas are staffed by only 2.
As far as fleecing the tax payer, as you say, I am a taxpayer. My city portion of my property taxes are far less than what I pay for internet services. I feel that what I get for my tax dollar is by far a bargain.
STARFIRE: DFDer, I am certain that you feel that what you get for your tax dollar is a bargain. For God sakes you are a direct recipient of the fleecing. But how about regular Joes and retired moms and pops who are FORCED to pay for these outrageous DFD salaries and benefits? Unlike you, they cannot force a request for more money from others like the DFD and its political wing, DFD PAC, to pay for a new 3/4 ton Ford pickup or another Cadillac. Paying uneducated employees this kind of money to sleep, barbeque, blog, pole slide, and run campaigns for DFL leftist, marxists, extortionists shows most of us who the DFD really represents. |
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83506 - Wed Mar 24 21:56:09 2010 - [Yes We Can DFLers Can't] By: Dennis Miller |
I Can Understand Normal Thinking,
I can too but have you should change your name to "Yes We Can" Understand Normal Thinking because the "Yes We Can" Kool-Aid drinkers can't. |
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83505 - Wed Mar 24 21:37:18 2010 - [Stahl's "locals" commit another crime] By: Big Iron Fan |
Looks like one of Brandon Stahl's "locals" committed another crime.
Published March 24 2010 in Stahl's own fish wrapper
Northland briefs: Minneapolis man sentenced for selling crack
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/163787/ |
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83504 - Wed Mar 24 21:20:06 2010 - [BIG Fxxxing mistake America!] By: I Can Understand Normal Thinking |
George Crabbe you live up to your name C. Obama is a complete failure and most destuctive in his first year than any president in history. The video should have said a BIG Fxxxing mistake America! Take your arrogance elsewhere!
MODERATOR: I Can Understand, we are all about free speech on the DCB and all posts are welcome. Some you like, some you don't, but free speech is the DCB way. |
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083503 - Wed Mar 24 21:07:09 2010 - [DFL Failures Galoure - Housing Latest] By: nice job DFL |
America's top 10 underwater housing markets
7. Minneapolis-St. Paul
Although this area is far removed from the cities most closely associated with the housing bubble, home prices in Minneapolis-St. Paul inflated significantly in the early part of the previous decade. Real-estate values increased nearly 34% from 2002 to 2006. Brad Fisher, the president of the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors, says subprime lending played a key role. "Outside of the coasts, the Minneapolis-St. Paul area was one of the higher areas "of
subprime loans," Fisher says. "We have paid a price because of that." The subsequent 29% price decline through the third quarter of 2009 pulled nearly 39% of single-family home mortgages underwater by the fourth quarter of 2009, according to Zillow.
http://realestate.msn.com/slideshow.aspx?cp-documentid=23709795&Gt1=35000#7
Duluth is dropping also as lots of people here don't make enough to by one of the decaying Duluth houses even. |
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