tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667342928582108210.comments2010-11-09T06:04:50.766-05:00Last Print JournalistErik Eiselehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15000017878410493171noreply@blogger.comBlogger392125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667342928582108210.post-64198563342119555652010-11-09T06:04:50.766-05:002010-11-09T06:04:50.766-05:00If you’re like so many young people who become inv...If you’re like so many young people who become involved with drug and alcohol abuse, you may find that you’ve fallen behind in your education goals. Addiction might be causing you to place less emphasis upon things like goals in general, affecting your willingness and capacity to learn and retain information while you’re using or recovering from drug use.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sovcal.comEdwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06186467108016060541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667342928582108210.post-84515720391536180732010-03-15T05:05:50.888-04:002010-03-15T05:05:50.888-04:00some of the health impacts of burning trash.
http...some of the health impacts of burning trash.<br /><br />http://www.epa.gov/region1/eco/combustion/regulations.html<br /><br />JONAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667342928582108210.post-87184338576824693912010-01-26T21:06:21.942-05:002010-01-26T21:06:21.942-05:00That's the second phallus reference I've r...That's the second phallus reference I've received about it. Maybe I have to look into that. I thought it came out really well, but that's worth noting.<br /><br />Thanks.Erik Eiselehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15000017878410493171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667342928582108210.post-79037628731899209592010-01-26T18:57:06.223-05:002010-01-26T18:57:06.223-05:00With all due respect, Erik, that pictorial of the ...With all due respect, Erik, that pictorial of the stack, to someone that didn't know what it was, might be construed as something the Daily Sun might write about on their front page.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667342928582108210.post-38974451611914484592010-01-25T15:54:54.304-05:002010-01-25T15:54:54.304-05:00Erik,
It may be a tired refrain but a liberal bia...Erik,<br /><br />It may be a tired refrain but a liberal bias to the left actually means unfair reporting and the influencing of the electorate. It is a scary thought to me. I've always said that the true power in this country belongs to the media. Their spin can influence public opinion and can ultimately have a serious impact on elections. Propaganda can and will lead to the erosion of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667342928582108210.post-51742584260033451762010-01-23T15:24:27.371-05:002010-01-23T15:24:27.371-05:00Noam Chomsky would argue your point about a libera...Noam Chomsky would argue your point about a liberal bias in reporting. Everyone on every side complains the media is against them, left or right—it's a tired refrain. The same maxim goes for the mainstream media that I've used on this blog: as long as everyone gets mad at you some of the time, you're probably in about the right place.Erik Eiselehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15000017878410493171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667342928582108210.post-37948697482992253922010-01-22T16:13:33.528-05:002010-01-22T16:13:33.528-05:00Eric,
Pretty much every media outlet is left lean...Eric,<br /><br />Pretty much every media outlet is left leaning except for Fox. It is amazing that Republicans win any seats in Washington when you consider how unfairly the are treated in the media. The great thing about this country is that people are smart enough (at least so far) to look past the left leaning bias of the media to make up their own minds. I for one am glad to see Air Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667342928582108210.post-58997388586440850702010-01-22T13:21:09.380-05:002010-01-22T13:21:09.380-05:00I'm not a fan of either left-leaning or right-...I'm not a fan of either left-leaning or right-leaning media outlets, particularly when they purport to be a news station, but I'm disappointed to see any media outlet disappear. Whether you agree with Fox News or Air America, there is value in getting more viewpoints out there. No one is well-served by unilateral media.<br /><br />The fact that all speech is protected, from "Erik Eiselehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15000017878410493171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667342928582108210.post-25670876843944551402010-01-22T10:15:56.146-05:002010-01-22T10:15:56.146-05:00Good riddance Air American! That communist crap h...Good riddance Air American! That communist crap has no place in this great country of ours.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667342928582108210.post-36957937772686967612010-01-22T08:41:26.469-05:002010-01-22T08:41:26.469-05:00Eric,
That thought is insane, particularly for th...Eric,<br /><br />That thought is insane, particularly for those of us who believe the strength of the America we know is derived mainly from our embrace of capitalism and the notion that anyone who works hard can achieve success. Air America died because it espouses the same far left beliefs of the Obama Administration. Namely, big government taking over our lives, big taxes and essentially theAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667342928582108210.post-42321492862212416322010-01-22T08:14:15.058-05:002010-01-22T08:14:15.058-05:00Eric,
I know somebody who works for the State of ...Eric,<br /><br />I know somebody who works for the State of NH and it is an "unwritten" policy to encourage low income people from southern NH (who live on public assistance) to move to Berlin to take advantage of the cheap rents. This, in essense, allows their public assistance dollars to go further. As such, the State is actually complicit in the Berlin problem. And, you may not Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667342928582108210.post-56599734947398900412010-01-21T17:56:04.492-05:002010-01-21T17:56:04.492-05:00Name one town...Flint, Detroit MI and almost any t...Name one town...Flint, Detroit MI and almost any town between Gary IN and Chicago IL.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667342928582108210.post-9548233821980609932010-01-21T17:15:47.507-05:002010-01-21T17:15:47.507-05:00And thanks for commenting.And thanks for commenting.Erik Eiselehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15000017878410493171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667342928582108210.post-61120644057743698052010-01-21T17:15:34.079-05:002010-01-21T17:15:34.079-05:00After I wrote this post I realized unemployment fi...After I wrote this post I realized unemployment figures don't include <i>discouraged workers</i>—people not looking for work. Like people who are underemployed they are left out of estimates, so the actual unemployment rate in Berlin is likely much higher. I looked at that 8 percent and didn't really get why it was so low. Now I do.<br /><br />I'd be interested in how you create an Erik Eiselehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15000017878410493171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667342928582108210.post-6966829900518746412010-01-21T17:03:22.351-05:002010-01-21T17:03:22.351-05:00Most of the people who move to Berlin don't wa...Most of the people who move to Berlin don't want to work. They want to sit on their rear end and collect welfare. They come here for the cheap rents that will only get cheaper when the biomass plant opens on the East Side. Welcome to the arm pit of NH which will only get worse with industry in downtown. Great vision Paul. You are a wonderful leader.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667342928582108210.post-85573214484139294182010-01-21T15:50:24.103-05:002010-01-21T15:50:24.103-05:00You can't stay on welfare if you have a job. B...You can't stay on welfare if you have a job. Berlin's unemployment rate is probably 30% if you count the people healthy enough to work who just don't want to.<br /><br />That's what you get in a struggling milltown that wants to stay a struggling milltown. Berlin now has no vision for the future. Sad really.<br /><br />People who want to work move away. People who don't want Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667342928582108210.post-72639838383556000232010-01-21T09:07:35.556-05:002010-01-21T09:07:35.556-05:00I absolutely understand that sentiment. It is vali...I absolutely understand that sentiment. It is valid and should not be ignored. But there are a number of former mill workers who travel south of the notches because they can't find work in Berlin who are in favor of Laidlaw. They want the jobs, despite the concerns. <i>I'm not picking a side in this argument.</i> I'm making sure both sides have a voice. I'm trying to expand the Erik Eiselehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15000017878410493171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667342928582108210.post-66622575546612740132010-01-21T08:26:00.039-05:002010-01-21T08:26:00.039-05:00Good post Eric. I agree that civil discussion is ...Good post Eric. I agree that civil discussion is best for both sides. And, as I've said before, I honestly believe people on both sides of the debate feel that what they are doing is in the best interest of the City. I want to reiterate one very important point. Those of us living in Berlin have very real concerns about a biomass plant in the downtown area. This plant is in plain view Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667342928582108210.post-79305776352012105842010-01-21T07:21:31.682-05:002010-01-21T07:21:31.682-05:00Eric, you can always use our offices, or my house ...Eric, you can always use our offices, or my house (both wireless) just let me know when you're around.KDPainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999232087393138366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667342928582108210.post-68473965385856285332010-01-21T07:13:03.864-05:002010-01-21T07:13:03.864-05:00All I have to say is, thank god for you and LPJ. A...All I have to say is, thank god for you and LPJ. At least SOMEONE is doing some honest and thorough reporting at last.KDPainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13999232087393138366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667342928582108210.post-24188901000246310772010-01-20T17:04:31.849-05:002010-01-20T17:04:31.849-05:00I confess my idealism, and I agree, that attitude ...I confess my idealism, and I agree, that attitude is foolish. Thanks for the comment.Erik Eiselehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15000017878410493171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667342928582108210.post-30205231168152010702010-01-20T16:25:57.858-05:002010-01-20T16:25:57.858-05:00Nice post Eric but I fear you are being a bit of a...Nice post Eric but I fear you are being a bit of an idealist. Cooperation among communities in Coos County has been virtually non-existent for a very long time. Gorham residents don't care that much about Berlin, and they'll tell you as much. Heck, it is common knowledge that Bill Jackson harbors an extreme distaste for Berlin and its people. He’ll deny that on the record but his Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667342928582108210.post-54150963023275639962010-01-20T15:57:17.333-05:002010-01-20T15:57:17.333-05:00Matt,
Hate is a very strong word and I don't ...Matt,<br /><br />Hate is a very strong word and I don't really hate anybody. I have severe distaste for some people but hate, no. I agree that comparing Grenier to Hitler is not really appropriate. I'm sure Grenier feels that his support of Laidlaw is in the best interest of Berlin. I just happen to disagree with him. I'll personally try to tone it down but I do have some very Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667342928582108210.post-33937011265761805862010-01-20T15:14:59.767-05:002010-01-20T15:14:59.767-05:00There is nothing respectful about you Jon. Your co...There is nothing respectful about you Jon. Your comments are a testament to who you are... pathetic, weak, and propaganda ridden. The fact that you keep bringing up Hitler as an historical reference as to what is going on in Berlin New Hampshire's 2009 MAYORAL election is frankly insane and completely disrespectful. You just don't get it.. and at this point you have proved that you never Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667342928582108210.post-19910289247897169542010-01-20T14:47:25.901-05:002010-01-20T14:47:25.901-05:00My comments are sincere, not pathetic, very honest...My comments are sincere, not pathetic, very honest, and very much to the point that Grenier is acting as though he is a dictator under the guise that he wants to form a team. He is defining dictatorship by the statement "God help them if they try to fight against my stand". Grenier is Hitler in every sense of the word "Dictator" under the guise that he wants to help Clean Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com