tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post5673922645638507348..comments2023-10-17T22:56:42.784-04:00Comments on Only in The Republic of Amherst: Cold hearted orb that rules the night...Larry Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02614645831526190536noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-33973345848611750832009-09-02T12:26:33.319-04:002009-09-02T12:26:33.319-04:00Who chose the Generation Kill font? Seems a bit in...Who chose the Generation Kill font? Seems a bit inappropriate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-29439921707910362822009-08-27T10:42:42.040-04:002009-08-27T10:42:42.040-04:00Saying Larry should be reasonable and come to the ...Saying Larry should be reasonable and come to the center is based on an assumption that itself may not be accurate - that there actually *is* a middle in Amherst.<br /><br />Amherst is 25.27 square miles surrounded by reality. There is no middle...<br /><br />When you have what was said on Sept 10th on one side - that the flag is red with the blood of murdered minorities, etc, etc, then Larry's response is the only rational one. There simply isn't a middle ground.Ednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-53203354103364486562009-08-26T21:40:25.148-04:002009-08-26T21:40:25.148-04:00the default setting is changed now, thanks for the...the default setting is changed now, thanks for the heads up.<br /><br />anon at will, pineappleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-15150250575584569092009-08-26T20:25:58.257-04:002009-08-26T20:25:58.257-04:00Oh bach, you made me laugh at that comment coming ...Oh bach, you made me laugh at that comment coming from someone who deletes comments and now doesn't allow anonymous posts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-83249414379728868602009-08-26T19:49:01.542-04:002009-08-26T19:49:01.542-04:00to be called a nitwit by Mr Kelley is an honor...b...to be called a nitwit by Mr Kelley is an honor...being that he is the nittiest of all nits<br /><br />at least he doesn't delete comments... and provides some(all) of us a soapbox that seems to get a lot of traffic<br /><br />face it, the anons have some fun picking on the grand nitster, and that is worth something, ain't it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-23782886672428155602009-08-26T17:00:00.247-04:002009-08-26T17:00:00.247-04:00In other words, there is no chance I will ever lea...In other words, there is no chance I will ever learn anything. I will continue to alienate people. Get banned from listserves, building, etc. <br /><br />Must...not...learn...anything. Learning...is...like...kryptonite...to...me...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-91417750220191056032009-08-26T15:55:47.333-04:002009-08-26T15:55:47.333-04:00No "Dave",
This is where I tell you I h...No "Dave",<br /><br />This is where I tell you I have been in business for almost 28 years and politically active for about the same number of years (the two go hand-in-hand.)<br /><br />Thus, I know an awful lot of "Dave's" and most of them like/respect me (so I know you are not one of them).<br /><br />Go start your own blog--it's free. According to you I'm neither "creative nor effective" but somehow I manage to draw your undivided attention (and all the other Anon Cowardly Nitwits)Larry Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02614645831526190536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-23061102845980524202009-08-26T15:48:11.373-04:002009-08-26T15:48:11.373-04:00Let us remain civil. While I don't believe yo...Let us remain civil. While I don't believe you can teach an old dog (no, I'm not calling the blogger a dog. it's just an expression) new tricks, you never know. <br />This is where the blogger calls us cowards, and then tells us to go off into the woods, banging drums, and singing kumbayah. Neither creative, nor effective<br />DaveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-37959607510847509052009-08-26T15:20:06.214-04:002009-08-26T15:20:06.214-04:00Hard to figure why someone would remain anonymous ...Hard to figure why someone would remain anonymous with someone who calls people nitwits, cowards, etc. and challenges people to come down to his studio and fight. <br /><br />I'm always amazed that so few people call him any names. That civil behaviour doesn't seem to rub off on him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-45408270683872704102009-08-26T15:06:44.042-04:002009-08-26T15:06:44.042-04:00ANON 1:15 PM
You could add for Mr. K the reason th...ANON 1:15 PM<br />You could add for Mr. K the reason that you are anonymous. He bullies people, and he threatens people. If he knows who you are, he can bully you (verbally and with threats as he has done to people in the past). If you remain anonymous, he's bullying a phantom, which can't be very satisfying.<br />Maybe if nothing else, we can get him to drop the "princess," "mangler," etc. terms. It is indeed sad that this person, who occasionally has some good ideas, has to resort to name calling to make his point. I note that very, very few people respond in kind. That is, despite ridicule by the blogger, most people remain quite civil, although "cowardly" "nitwits" in the blogger's view.<br />You and others have raised some great self-improvement points for the blogger to consider, but you know as well as I that he won't. As long as the anons remain civil, they win.<br />DaveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-89496939119143851372009-08-26T13:59:38.111-04:002009-08-26T13:59:38.111-04:00Actually, I was going to call you an Anon Cowardly...Actually, I was going to call you an Anon Cowardly Nitwit--which I'm sure I have done many times before (but with Anons it's hard to tell.)Larry Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02614645831526190536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-27802944306664169612009-08-26T13:51:46.467-04:002009-08-26T13:51:46.467-04:00Larry, you may say that you care more about the ou...Larry, you may say that you care more about the outcomes of actual issues than about just drawing attention to yourself, but there's evidence to the contrary. When you really care about the outcome, you can keep your mouth shut.<br /> <br />A case in point: a few years back, when ballot approval was needed to pay for for the Plum Brook soccer field rennovation, you were publically silent, despite being in favor of the measure. I can't find it, but I remember a little snippet in the paper stating that you'd deliberately kept quiet because you knew that people would vote against the measure if you endorsed it. Wish I could find it, but I can't.<br /><br />I find myself often agreeing with you on policy: the town spends money foolishly in many cases, our elected officials ought not to live a couple of towns away, etc. I think Ms O' Keeefe does, too. But constant name-callling ("Princess" for one of the best SB members we have?) publicity stunts like going into an elementary school bathroom against the wishes of the principal (and taking pictures there) and just the gratuitous insults that often appears here don't help the causes you allegedly care about. They just alienate people. Thee are examples, by the way, please spare us further justifications. They are meant illustrate my larger point about your tactics alienating potential allies. If you do reply, I hope you address the larger point about alienating people, if you don't, you've missed my point entirely. <br /><br />But, I expect you will call me a "nitwit," as you do many times every day. But I'm not, though. Neither are a lot of people who feel the same way about your tactics, despite maybe agreeing with your positions. It's sad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-51466276880539389662009-08-26T10:57:06.416-04:002009-08-26T10:57:06.416-04:00I attended the Bouchard fundraiser. Didn't re...I attended the Bouchard fundraiser. Didn't recognize a single soul, and the ARHS cafeteria was quite full. I am really glad the organizers of this nice event made this happen. People had obviously put in a lot of work on obtaining raffle prizes, making a banner for people to sign, having an official (really sorry, don't know the name, color guard type presentation of 6 or so military men in formal dress).Alisa V. Brewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07806428075243362536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-68692979509905432092009-08-26T10:46:36.369-04:002009-08-26T10:46:36.369-04:00Just returned from an all-too-short bike ride and ...Just returned from an all-too-short bike ride and all the town flags including the private majestic Amherst College flag were down to half staff.<br /><br />The UN flag in front of Town Hall was still at full staff, so now it's higher than the American flag (a breech of flag protocol.)Larry Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02614645831526190536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-69041169046700738182009-08-26T09:59:10.105-04:002009-08-26T09:59:10.105-04:00Actually I just forwarded town officials (includin...Actually I just forwarded town officials (including royal SB Chair Stephanie O'Keeffe)the email heads up from the Governor's office to lower the flag to half-staff to honor Senator Kennedy. <br /><br />I noticed the Big-Y flag down this morning and went thru town center and the main flag was still up.<br /><br />And if it were up to me, I would also fly the 29 flags downtown in his honor.Larry Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02614645831526190536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-42343202704063703722009-08-26T09:48:01.711-04:002009-08-26T09:48:01.711-04:00I thank Mr. Morse for his insightful comments, and...I thank Mr. Morse for his insightful comments, and I thank Ms. O'Keeffe for all she does for the town.<br />Is there really a need for the blogger to constantly take cheap shots at people? They are meaningless, and coming from him, not particularly hurtful, but really, what is the point of him saying things like:<br />"Do me a favor: go hang out at Princess Stephanie's poor excuse for a blog."<br />Why does he insist on demeaning her with the Princess prefix. And who cares if she has a blog that is not up to this blogger's high standards. Ms. O'Keeffe keeps herself pretty busy doing good for the town. I can forgive her if in fact she has a "poor excuse for a blog."<br />An interesting contrast to this blogger is Ted Kennedy, a great politician. who died last night. He could sling with the best of them, but when the debate was over, he knew how to work with his opponents to accomplish something for this country. I suspect that the blogger will probably be in the minority that disagrees. To agree would require him saying something respectful about another person.<br />Wouldn't it be great to see this blogger act in a civil manner (no kumbayah, just civil) and maybe accomplish one of those things on his bucket list.<br />DaveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-71652001769774904162009-08-26T09:44:14.032-04:002009-08-26T09:44:14.032-04:00Unfortunately Bryan Harvey was Charter Chair and h...Unfortunately Bryan Harvey was Charter Chair and he wanted to protect Barry Del Castilho so he orchestrated a weak Mayor, Council and Town Manager government.<br /><br />I and Stan Durnakowski (the guy who collected all the signatures both times to get it on the ballot) favored a strong mayor and NO town manager.<br /><br />Amherst Taxpayers for Responsible Change spokesman Stan Gawle told me he voted No because of the maintaining of the town manager.<br /><br />Next time we will not allow that mistake. <br /><br />And a Mayor/Council is a LOT easier to keep an eye on than 240 Town Meeting members and 5 Select Board members--especially now, with the bricks and mortar media in disarray.Larry Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02614645831526190536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-33195443937155169502009-08-25T21:30:59.089-04:002009-08-25T21:30:59.089-04:00Yes Mr. Morse, but if you remember I did not have ...Yes Mr. Morse, but if you remember I did not have my blog back then (neither did Princess Stephanie have her now abandoned "Town Meeting Experience" blog either).<br /><br />But I kicked butt with this blog on the 3-year 'Amherst Plan' Override vote in 2007 (saving the taxpayers MILLION$) and was REALLY tempted to bring it up Monday night when Princess Stephanie mentioned something about last years SB 9/11 flag edict being a "multi-year decision." <br /><br />I'm certain there were 14 folks who went to the ballot box mainly to vote down the Charter simply because I was for it (Anne Awad for one); but I'm also sure there were a couple hundred who went to vote for it because of me.<br /><br />And yes, if I had my blog I'm also more than certain it would have made up that 14 vote difference many times over (I can't even begin to tell you how many interesting stories the bricks-and-mortar media missed.)Larry Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02614645831526190536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-34977445000973517172009-08-25T21:01:26.966-04:002009-08-25T21:01:26.966-04:00When I say "he occasionally takes down the pu...When I say "he occasionally takes down the public interest with him", let me be specific.<br /><br />The Charter: specifically Vote #1, the 14 vote margin of defeat. <br /><br />One person who worked very hard for the Charter has recounted for me the experience that was bittersweet for him: the sadness of losing that vote and the simultaneous satisfaction of being in the same room with Mr. Kelley and watching him lose.<br /><br />This is what bullying does: it turns people who want to agree with you into just a bit of an opponent.<br /><br />Because the only way to agree is to surrender to it. And most people don't take well to feeling like they gave in to a verbal bludgeoning.<br /><br />Were there at least 14 people in town who went to the ballot box with the primary interest of not wanting to hand a victory to Mr. Kelley? Shame on them, but it's human nature. <br /><br />Rich MorseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-51765139595677485322009-08-25T20:41:24.052-04:002009-08-25T20:41:24.052-04:00Yeah, and it seems to attract cowardly Anon Nitwit...Yeah, and it seems to attract cowardly Anon Nitwits like you to this blog.<br /><br />Do me a favor: go hang out at Princess Stephanie's poor excuse for a blog.Larry Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02614645831526190536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-23465545771765571432009-08-25T20:33:03.174-04:002009-08-25T20:33:03.174-04:00Part of the reason that Larry doesn't "gi...Part of the reason that Larry doesn't "give a damn" about his "style of argument and advocacy" is that engaging in the battle is far more important to him than attaining a particular outcome. If he adopted a more fair and reasonable mode of advocacy for his various causes, rather than striving to be purely incendiary, it wouldn't generate all the hoopla and attention; which is, after all, what he's primarily after. He alienates pretty much everyone around him, including potential allies, and then struts around with a big chip on his shoulder. In a way, you've got to feel sorry for him, really. His neediness for attention and acclaim (no matter how he gets it) is pitifully transparent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-20353857674269842222009-08-25T19:32:12.705-04:002009-08-25T19:32:12.705-04:00And most people consider "hot" to be 120...And most people consider "hot" to be 120 degrees.<br /><br />As that great Democratic President once said "If you can't stand the heat..."Larry Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02614645831526190536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-84671584867582281852009-08-25T18:58:30.718-04:002009-08-25T18:58:30.718-04:00I prefer to think of it this way: Larry Kelley ju...I prefer to think of it this way: Larry Kelley just can't keep himself out of hot water.<br /><br />(As usual, Mr. Morse's comments are right on the money.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-91441331532831010632009-08-25T17:59:30.332-04:002009-08-25T17:59:30.332-04:00Yes Mr Morse, unlike your wife, you agreed voted w...Yes Mr Morse, unlike your wife, you agreed voted with me on the floor of Town Meeting 5/16/07 on flying the flags.<br /><br />I think the date thing that Princess Stephanie botched is fair game, but what debate experts call "quibbling" (Hey, at least I was polite in the public meeting and this is after all the freakin internet.)<br /><br />As you can probably tell, I don't give a damn about my "style of argument and advocacy" or wearing "age appropriate" clothing when appearing before public officials.<br /><br />As Joe Friday would say, "Just the facts." <br /><br />And the facts in this case-- almost 3,000 innocent Americans slaughtered on a beautiful Tuesday morning simply for being Americans indicates everyone should put aside petty political difference and REMEMBER.Larry Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02614645831526190536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-33892771341094677092009-08-25T17:37:55.528-04:002009-08-25T17:37:55.528-04:00I support Mr. Kelley on the flying of the flags on...I support Mr. Kelley on the flying of the flags on 9/11. I recall a very good speech from him at a recent Town Meeting in which he talked about the vast diversity of people who died in the towers on that day. <br /><br />But effective advocacy has to be fair. And, when it's not, it tends to exact its own punishment. <br /><br />Anybody watching could see that Ms. O'Keeffe simply slipped when she mentioned addressing matters on 9/14. And Mr. Kelley politely corrected her. That could have been the end of it.<br /><br />But he couldn't leave it alone this morning. You can't bully people time after time and then expect them to be with you at the crucial moments. Only teenagers expect to get away with that with the adults around them. <br /><br />Mr. Kelley puts people like me in a difficult position: we may agree with him on the substance, but his style of argument and advocacy is so dirty that we don't mind watching him lose. It's too bad because he occasionally takes the public interest down with him. <br /><br />Rich MorseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com