Archive for October, 2008

Why this liberal supports repealing the income tax »

by Shirley Kressel
contributing writer
Wednesday Oct 22, 2008
You are about to vote on Question 1: Elimination of the income tax.
I am a card-carrying, unrepentant, far-left goody-two shoes bleeding heart liberal. Radical, even.
Yet I plan to vote for Q1.
I am not a “small government” advocate. Nor is my aim to keep a few thousand more [...]

Town Meeting Monday.. »

The Lowell Sun reports that we are once again afraid that we will not meet a Town Meeting quorum next week.
With very few items on the warrant, there is little to draw people out other than the feasibility study article.
Finance committee chair Gary Marsella spoke with us last Saturday on 980 WCAP about discussions that [...]

 
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Dracut Food Pantry.. Make a Difference »

A reminder that today is Make a Difference Day, and the Dracut Food Pantry is working hard to make a difference in our community.
For those looking to make a food donation, there are still drop-off boxes throughout the town (fire stations, etc).. and if you want to make a cash donation you can mail a [...]

Scholarship Craft Fair this Saturday »

A reminder, because I’m sure we all already know about this..
The Dracut Scholarship Foundation Craft Fair is this Saturday at the High School. 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Good cause, lots of booths, get your Christmas Shopping started early.

The Law of Unexpected Consequences »

In a quest to rally an army of support, the leaders of the school administration and school committee have been going to every school function.. curriculum nights and PTO meetings to expain the dire need for updates to the high school.
And they’ve done a good job.
The catwalk needs repairs, the windows leak, the gym and [...]

A call for Press Integrity.. »

I read this column this morning by Orson Scott Card (a democrat,even) and was stunned.
His indictment of the mainstream press is clearly laid out, highlighting their decision to choose Obama in the election.. and thus not cover stories that would harm him.
The creation of the “hate Bush” culture, allowing major Democrat leaders to make statements [...]

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    Don’t interfere with anything in the Constitution. That must be maintained, for it is the only safeguard of our liberties. And not to Democrats alone do I make this appeal, but to all who love these great and true principles. — Abraham Lincoln