tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318406227111514879.post6035105330253389613..comments2023-04-25T15:47:20.186-04:00Comments on Caterwauled: The Lesser of two evilsEd McKeonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14767520306585909279noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318406227111514879.post-13548015188878982352007-11-02T07:00:00.000-04:002007-11-02T07:00:00.000-04:00Left, of course, as by an anonymous blog poster.Yo...Left, of course, as by an anonymous blog poster.<BR/><BR/>You don't cite the occasion for Bauer's "slur." But assuming that he said it, maybe it was a compliment. After all, Bauer is in the same party,and everybody loved Brando.Ed McKeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14767520306585909279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318406227111514879.post-80021369995401579282007-11-01T18:12:00.000-04:002007-11-01T18:12:00.000-04:00Common Councilman David Bauer seems to be a huge f...Common Councilman David Bauer seems to be a huge fan of anonymous insinuations that sound suspiciously like anti-Italian ethnic slurs. <BR/><BR/>The "Godfather" of Middletown? What the hell is that supposed to mean?<BR/><BR/>He's a master insinuator, and he seems to be playing some awfully dirty politics. Are you that despearte to win that you're now carictaturing Italians?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318406227111514879.post-33923253325448475592007-10-27T10:00:00.000-04:002007-10-27T10:00:00.000-04:00I'm surprised at the Wesleyan supporters who feel ...I'm surprised at the Wesleyan supporters who feel they need to comment anonymously. What's the secret?<BR/><BR/>As for new asphalt, there are relatively new lots on Pine Street, a new lot near the Russell House, a huge new lot across from the Freeman Athletic Center on Church, a new lot on Wyllys Ave adjacent to Fayerweather, a new lot attached to the Cinema Studies building on Washington Street. And maybe, technically these are not labelled, "student lots" but certainly students park there, and there are many yards of asphalt poured there.Ed McKeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14767520306585909279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318406227111514879.post-72690383468051379932007-10-26T13:41:00.000-04:002007-10-26T13:41:00.000-04:00Would you please give me an example of Wesleyan "p...Would you please give me an example of Wesleyan "pouring yards and yards of asphalt" for student parking? I don't believe there has been one yard of asphalt for such purpose poured in the last decade.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318406227111514879.post-72765089354630548012007-10-26T12:23:00.000-04:002007-10-26T12:23:00.000-04:00Ed,I thank you for standing up for Catherine Johns...Ed,<BR/><BR/>I thank you for standing up for Catherine Johnson - she will make a great P&Z Commissioner. I am not sold on Matt Lesser though. He should sit down with the "Godfather" of Middletown before he stacks up the Democratic Party's "old white guys" against the Republicans'.<BR/><BR/>I don't want to be identified with the Middletown Democratic Party as long it has Joe Serra's face on it. I am comfortable with what I have managed to do so far and I would caution Mr. Lesser what he might wake up with when he lays down with the Serra's, Mr. Daley, Mr. Russo, etc...<BR/><BR/>David BauerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318406227111514879.post-73451061714695628892007-10-22T15:05:00.000-04:002007-10-22T15:05:00.000-04:00Well, if you knew anything about Middletown politi...Well, if you knew anything about Middletown politics, you'd know that a student candidate, no matter how naieve, is preferable to an "experiencec" but entrenched political hack.<BR/><BR/>As for moderating comments, I don't even like anonymous comments. You tell me to free up and take a risk. Why don't you take a risk, and a bit of responsibility and sign your post? <BR/><BR/>Anonymous postings inevitably lead to sniping, name-calling, racism, homophobia, sexism, and if you don't believe it, read some of the anon posting on Wesleyan blogs.<BR/><BR/>Hiding behind an anonymous comment may occasionally be necessary to let truth see the light of day, but more typically it's the sign of intellectual cowardice. If you believe in what you're saying, put your name at the end of it. Own it. Take a risk.Ed McKeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14767520306585909279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6318406227111514879.post-74666730202783188412007-10-22T12:57:00.000-04:002007-10-22T12:57:00.000-04:00I don't get you.In the title of your post, you cal...I don't get you.<BR/><BR/>In the title of your post, you call Matt Lesser one of two evils. Immediately following this pronouncement, you declare that he has your vote. Then, you go on to verbally thrash and critique individual phrases and statements he made - which is fine. Then, you turn around and put significant effort into talking about how wonderful his opponent is, Catherine Johnson.<BR/><BR/>I don't get you. On the one hand you call both him and his opponent evil. Then you turn around and say you're going to vote for the "Lesser evil." But then, rather than justifying your vote, you talk about how great the other "evil" candidate happens to be.<BR/><BR/>I applaud criticism of aspiring politicians who place themselves in the limelight. My problem is that in this post, you fail to criticize with consistency and legitimacy.<BR/><BR/>In the interest of full disclosure, I am a Wesleyan student, I do not know Matt Lesser, but I plan on voting for him in the upcoming election.<BR/><BR/>P.S. I find it disturbing that you moderate comments - maybe that's why there is no discussion in the comments section on any of your posts. Take a risk, live a little, and allow open discussion on your blog. Or are you afraid of what we might say?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com