Comments for The League of Young Voters http://theleagueofyoungvoters.wordpress.com Empowering young people--one blog post at a time Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:18:07 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Open Letter to All Cyclists – by Hilary Frenkel by Corey Templeton http://theleagueofyoungvoters.wordpress.com/2009/09/04/open-letter-to-all-cyclists-by-hilary-frenkel/#comment-50 Corey Templeton Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:18:07 +0000 http://theleagueofyoungvoters.wordpress.com/?p=137#comment-50 Good points! I fully agree. Good points! I fully agree.

]]> Comment on Jenna’s work on the Pier — check it! by Thrombosis http://theleagueofyoungvoters.wordpress.com/2009/04/08/jennas-work-on-the-pier-check-it/#comment-49 Thrombosis Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:04:12 +0000 http://theleagueofyoungvoters.wordpress.com/?p=116#comment-49 For the latest on Maine State Pier (and Ocean Gateway) I humbly offer: http://colinwoodard.blogspot.com/2009/08/maine-inflating-repair-costs-cruise.html For the latest on Maine State Pier (and Ocean Gateway) I humbly offer:

http://colinwoodard.blogspot.com/2009/08/maine-inflating-repair-costs-cruise.html

]]> Comment on Maine Alliance for Sustainable Transportation – by Hilary by C Neal http://theleagueofyoungvoters.wordpress.com/2009/07/08/maine-alliance-for-sustainable-transportation-by-hilary/#comment-40 C Neal Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:14:00 +0000 http://theleagueofyoungvoters.wordpress.com/?p=129#comment-40 Huzzah! Huzzah!

]]> Comment on Herbert Hoffman, the Two-Party System, and Legality — by Katie Diamond by C Neal http://theleagueofyoungvoters.wordpress.com/2008/08/07/herbert-hoffman-the-two-party-system-and-legality-by-katie-diamond/#comment-33 C Neal Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:27:05 +0000 http://theleagueofyoungvoters.wordpress.com/?p=59#comment-33 Heck, I don't really think we even have a TWO party system anymore. Here in Portland, anyhow, the Dems are essentially the only show in town. And while I'm generally sympathetic to their politics (like Katie), I'm finding that the Dems are throwing their weight around in more and more unsavory ways. Herb Hoffman is one example, the Maine State Pier fiasco, with the Governor's brother glowering at our City Council, was another. Worse, I'm afraid that Democrat hegemony only pushes their Republican opponents further out to the wacko extremes, and makes them less and less viable. The Greens put up a good fight but there's not enough of them out there and unlike the Dems they have virtually no support from larger statewide groups. The election of our state representatives was effectively determined in the primaries earlier this summer - the November vote's just a formality now. What's up with that? Heck, I don’t really think we even have a TWO party system anymore. Here in Portland, anyhow, the Dems are essentially the only show in town. And while I’m generally sympathetic to their politics (like Katie), I’m finding that the Dems are throwing their weight around in more and more unsavory ways. Herb Hoffman is one example, the Maine State Pier fiasco, with the Governor’s brother glowering at our City Council, was another.

Worse, I’m afraid that Democrat hegemony only pushes their Republican opponents further out to the wacko extremes, and makes them less and less viable. The Greens put up a good fight but there’s not enough of them out there and unlike the Dems they have virtually no support from larger statewide groups.

The election of our state representatives was effectively determined in the primaries earlier this summer – the November vote’s just a formality now. What’s up with that?

]]> Comment on Channel 6 coverage of PACTS Public Hearing by Sam Frankel http://theleagueofyoungvoters.wordpress.com/2008/02/29/channel-6-coverage-of-pacts-public-hearing/#comment-29 Sam Frankel Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:24:37 +0000 http://theleagueofyoungvoters.wordpress.com/2008/02/29/channel-6-coverage-of-pacts-public-hearing/#comment-29 Great to see so many familiar faces on that video! It was good to hear the commentary at the end, that the top two priorities at present are Veteran's Bridge and the public transportation/ferry systems. Score another one for good planning priorities. Great to see so many familiar faces on that video! It was good to hear the commentary at the end, that the top two priorities at present are Veteran’s Bridge and the public transportation/ferry systems. Score another one for good planning priorities.

]]> Comment on Reflections on Moosehead Lake — By Felicia Teach by music http://theleagueofyoungvoters.wordpress.com/2007/12/17/reflections-on-moosehead-lake-by-felicia-teach/#comment-28 music Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:24:47 +0000 http://theleagueofyoungvoters.wordpress.com/2007/12/17/reflections-on-moosehead-lake-by-felicia-teach/#comment-28 What do you mean ? What do you mean ?

]]> Comment on My Time at Kripalu — By Kate Quin-Easter by Easter » My Time at Kripalu — By Kate Quin-Easter http://theleagueofyoungvoters.wordpress.com/2008/01/21/my-time-at-kripalu-by-kate-quin-easter/#comment-27 Easter » My Time at Kripalu — By Kate Quin-Easter Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:16:15 +0000 http://theleagueofyoungvoters.wordpress.com/2008/01/21/my-time-at-kripalu-by-kate-quin-easter/#comment-27 [...] theleagueofyoungvoters wrote an interesting post today on My Time at Kripalu — By Kate Quin-EasterHere’s a quick excerptFor four months I, and 30+ other folks, will be residents of Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. We are long-term volunteers, some for only four months and others for 8 or even 12 months. … [...]

]]> Comment on Let’s All Cooperate — By Rachael Weinstein by Pam Kasabian http://theleagueofyoungvoters.wordpress.com/2008/01/21/lets-all-cooperate-by-rachael-weinstein/#comment-26 Pam Kasabian Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:28:16 +0000 http://theleagueofyoungvoters.wordpress.com/2008/01/21/lets-all-cooperate-by-rachael-weinstein/#comment-26 What a lovely story Rachel and very encouraging. I am interested in getting involved in the co-op too. The baby (and football) has prevented me from getting to the Sunday meetings but, I plan on coming to one soon! Thanks for sharing your story!! peace, Pam What a lovely story Rachel and very encouraging. I am interested in getting involved in the co-op too. The baby (and football) has prevented me from getting to the Sunday meetings but, I plan on coming to one soon! Thanks for sharing your story!!
peace,
Pam

]]> Comment on Let’s All Cooperate — By Rachael Weinstein by Deena R. Weinstein http://theleagueofyoungvoters.wordpress.com/2008/01/21/lets-all-cooperate-by-rachael-weinstein/#comment-25 Deena R. Weinstein Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:37:22 +0000 http://theleagueofyoungvoters.wordpress.com/2008/01/21/lets-all-cooperate-by-rachael-weinstein/#comment-25 What a joy to know that you appreciated the life we shared, Rachael, and express it so beautifully in relation to your efforts. Did you know that we were among the founders of the first coop in Maine in 1972? The Food MIll Co-op began with us in our little town. Coming together with neighbors of diverse social and political interests, OVER (the sharing of a basic need) FOOD, encouraged communication and caring; we had a common cause! If we can help in your efforts in any way, please let us know. We had experience with ordering (FedCo), making runs to the Boston Market and Maine farms (I was in charge of eggs!), cutting up cheese rounds, and even roofing a building when we opened our first co-op store. We went from using homes (for our ordering meetings and break down) to the Grange Hall, and then to our own store in a larger town nearby. Good luck! What a joy to know that you appreciated the life we shared, Rachael, and express it so beautifully in relation to your efforts. Did you know that we were among the founders of the first coop in Maine in 1972? The Food MIll Co-op began with us in our little town. Coming together with neighbors of diverse social and political interests, OVER (the sharing of a basic need) FOOD, encouraged communication and caring; we had a common cause! If we can help in your efforts in any way, please let us know. We had experience with ordering (FedCo), making runs to the Boston Market and Maine farms (I was in charge of eggs!), cutting up cheese rounds, and even roofing a building when we opened our first co-op store. We went from using homes (for our ordering meetings and break down) to the Grange Hall, and then to our own store in a larger town nearby. Good luck!

]]> Comment on Let’s All Cooperate — By Rachael Weinstein by marsha dawson http://theleagueofyoungvoters.wordpress.com/2008/01/21/lets-all-cooperate-by-rachael-weinstein/#comment-24 marsha dawson Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:08:29 +0000 http://theleagueofyoungvoters.wordpress.com/2008/01/21/lets-all-cooperate-by-rachael-weinstein/#comment-24 I want this to happen too because I think it's important and necessary in terms of environment and community. I agree with Rachel's blog 100%. My personal interest in the co-op is to find a way to make and market my bread and 'turbo' hummous. I have no capital so I can't just open a fully fitted licensed premises. Good luck to all, Marsha I want this to happen too because I think it’s important and necessary in terms of environment and community. I agree with Rachel’s blog 100%.
My personal interest in the co-op is to find a way to make and market my bread and ‘turbo’ hummous. I have no capital so I can’t just open a fully fitted licensed premises.

Good luck to all, Marsha

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