ANTHONY GALlUCCIO........FAVORITISM OR NOT.....

Friends and Family of former Senator Galluccio held a fund raiser in order to raise legal funds to overturn a decision of the Judge that revoked his probation and home arrest after it was determined that he may have brushed his teeth with a paste that had some form of alcohol ...........

I do not see anything wrong with that on two counts; People can spend their "hard earned cash" anyway they wish, and if the "tooth paste" had no banned substance then he should go back to "house arrest"..............

So why am I even bringing this up ?

Ex Senator Galluccio has had a "sketchy" driving record and it appears that he was taken home by the police the night before his "hit and run" incident...........

If the "average Joe" did what he was alleged to have done would he have been driven home or given "House Arrest" for the subsequent offense........and had the opportunity to have his tooth paste of choice.......I somehow do not think so.........

the Defense is now arguing that he pleaded guilty and owed up to his crime..........MAYBE HE DID.......MAYBE HE DIDN'T..............

Did political power or favoritism give him a "sweet heart" deal to start off with ?

You decide................

DON'T ASK.....DON'T TELL.........LET ME TELL.....YOU DECIDE

The top brass of the military including the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Staff of the Army (right) while testifying whether to rescind the "don't ask,don't tell"policy started by Former President Bill Clinton stated that there should be further study and not a "quick change.

They pointed out that we are fighting two wars , and long term effects of such a policy change must be considered.............

So what do you think they are talking about ?

My thought is that it always involves "dinero's"..........Do we want to spend the present military budget money on things like equipment that may save the life of a "foot soldier " or do we spend the money on the future dependents of the new influx of gays that will join or are already members of the Service.......We can increase the budget........that is what Washington is good at these days...

So I told you ........now you decide...............

GERALDO RIVERA.........TIGER WOODS.......

There was a time when I did not pay attention to Geraldo Rivera...........but as years have gone by and we have both" matured" I agree with him more than not..............

He was voicing his opinion on "Tiger" Woods and he said among other things that "Sexual Addiction" is exclusively a rich man's disease.He related that he knew this from personal knowledge...........

He explained it the following way; He grew up in High School as a skinny kid with a pock mark face......and years later after getting famous and making money.....He spent the next thirty years "playing" with beautiful women that he previously felt would never have given him the "time" of day without his status........thus his sickness.

He said this sexual addiction ended in the year 2000 when his wife punched him and knocked his tooth out.............

Tiger should listen............to this wise man......

JENNIFER BREA RODRIGUEZ........GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN....

It is friday evening after a busy week.........and I have returned from the saddest " wake " I have ever had the privilege to attend.......I say privilege in that all the sadness brought out the beauty of the family and the love they have for each other and.........for a young woman whose life has been cut short at one of her happiest moments ........

A year ago I taught a Criminology Course at NSCC and one of the "best and brightest" was Jennifer Rodriguez.......She stood out, was prepared, interesting and had meaningful comments to add to the discussion at hand...........What made this incredible was that She was a loving wife with two beautiful Daughters,Scarlett Diane (now 10) and Brianna Amelia (now 5)......and a full time job as Administrative Assistant for the Comm. of Mass, Board of Bar Overseers , Office of the Bar Counsel...........

" One of Jenny's happiest moment mentioned above............ happened 9 days ago when Her Son, Nathan Jeremiah was born.......He was at the funeral home being cared for by Jenny's Sisters and co workers ..........In all of the tears ......the beautiful baby Nathan and the caring family and friends was a wonderful " moment in time " ...........filled with love.

Knowing the circumstances I was thinking what will happen to these little children............but after observing the love and spirit of this family.......Everything will be ok.........

Jennifer's obituary told it all....."She loved school,was dedicated to God,and her favorite job was being a Mother.........RIP..........

We know not the day or the hour..............Jennifer lived her life knowing this.......and her actions showed it............This will be her legacy .........

BIDEN.........THE BORE

I have been listening to VP Biden this week.......and it is my humble opinion that he is a "phony baloney"............He tends to talk out the "side of his mouth" with a" silly know it all grin"........

I guess I am trying to say that I do not like his delivery.

More importantly I think he is flat out wrong on so many issues...............Let's just take this week in review;

1.He has been against the Iraq War now he is saying that he and the President should get credit for the success in that Country........are you kidding me....if we took their advise Saddam his "Boys" would still be terrorizing the women in that Nation.....

2.He is now giving Scott Brown lessons on military tribunals...........of course Brown is a "senior legal counsel" in the National Guard..........What is "Joe's" legal experience in the military ?

3.He is attacking Dick Cheney and saying the Country is safer under the Obama Administration............I realize the Bush years were safe from attack......and I feel that the present administration should be quiet .........while working and praying that they have the same success into the future.........for our sake..........

Once again........give up the "spin"......and the "fake "bravado..........

CRAIG LEWIN..........NORTH SHORE SWIMMING CLUB ENDURANCE PROGRAM

Craig Lewin is the leading triathlon Swimming coach in this area and he does not need publicity from me, since his "mug" and Endurance Program have been plastered all over the local "rags" on the North Shore of Boston as of late.............

If you are contemplating a triathlon for the first time or you are experienced and wish to strengthen your swim.......Craig is the guy......He is famous as a competitive Swimmer for Swampscott High and Boston College.......and now has turned his attention to the elite and not so elite who are looking for challenges...........

He appears as a "low key"personality who says he believes in "easy speed.....speed through technique".......but don't be fooled......

The trainings during the winter are at the Salem State pool,and the trainees range in age from their 20's to 60's and maybe more.....who knows.

I do not want to scare you,but Craig has some of them swimming 2.27 miles per workout and video tapes the stroke and kicks for posterity along with making you a better swimmer......

OBAMA......PAY AS YOU GO......

President Obama can not give his predecessor "a break"......He stated that he was going to institute regulations that will curb government spending and borrowing........sounds good.....

except he goes into this story how we had a surplus a decade ago,and he inherited this huge deficit....and the problems now are because of the recession.............

So lets sum it up..........The Democratic President gave us a surplus over 10 years ago (no mention of the Republican Congress), Republican George Bush caused the deficit ( no mention of 9/11) and the recession caused the increase in the deficit during his Presidency on into the foreseeable future|( no mention of spending program)............so he walks away "whistling with his hands clean "..........easy enough.........

Except.....".You can fool some of the people some of the time,but not all the people all the time"

Politicians for some reason forget that voters like the truth not "spin",and honesty is always the best policy..................

HAVE YOU NOTICED.......

The anti war rhetoric of Barack Obama during the campaign.................. and the war decisions of President Barack Obama are not matching up................

He has increased the troop levels, drone attacks and now a very large offensive against the "bad guys" in Afghanistan. I am not surprised since it is obvious that Al Queda has very evil intentions......and that the President with the knowledge of Intelligence reports is taking the advise of the Military Commanders......and doing what is necessary.........

We still have many political issues to deal with , however the voters of Massachusetts have brought some balance and levity to the argument........and we as Americans can stand behind our President and the brave men and women of the Military.

United we Stand...........

PATRICK KENNEDY.....WE HARDLY KNEW YOU....

Patrick Kennedy made a decision that I agree with..........He is moving on........Thank you Massachusetts voters and Scott Brown.

Patches was "in over his head", and at least he was aware that he would have been the first Camelot member to loss an election while an incumbent.

He made his announcement by video .......which to me seemed odd.......but at least he did it.

Maybe he will show up again in Rhode Island with some Venezuelan oil and a large salary from his non profit corporation.He will have to learn how to pull the hose off the truck for the commercials........but the truth is..........that

The story does have closure;The Bishop of Rhode Island is praying for him and Patrick has related in an interview that the death of his Father with all of his loved ones around him reminded him of what is really important ...... family,friends and those who truly love you.

Amen !

9/11.. AERIAL PHOTOS......

The newly released photos of the fateful day in Manhattan demonstrate the "fury" and hate that was turned on "Our Country" and "Our People"...............

How could Attorney General Eric Holder make the decision to not treat the "masterminds of this massacre" as enemy combatants.................I have written various times about this issue.......but it bothers me that a person in his position with his mindset is allowed to continue this foolish "charade."...........The President has to show the USA that his apprenticeship as an executive is over .He can start by making the tough decision of terminating Holder along with some of his other "best and brightest".......i.e Press Secretary Gibbs who tries to be a "laugh master" by making fun of people in an elitist manner.........

The honeymoon is over.......... Mr.President .........step up and take control.........

KERRIGAN AUTOPSY........HOMICIDE.......COMPASSION

The news concerning the autopsy of Nancy Kerrigan's Father is a sad story........We have a woman who as a young girl trained and disciplined herself to fame and Olympic star dome .........It would not have happened without the emotional and financial support of her parents taking her to the rink early in the morning and her Father a welder by trade working two jobs............

Nancy at this stage in life by all accounts was living the dream.....with a stable marriage and beautiful children who I am sure are loved by their Grandparents.........Family and Friends....

This family ,however,is no different than anyone else......we all have a "cross" to bear......some do it in silence while others have it spread out for the world to see.

Reach into the compassion of your heart and put yourself in their shoes.........A Father dead and a Son and Brother charged with homicide..........How do families recover ? .......I do not know the answer.

Pray that some how or other peace will return to this family especially the young children who will have to deal with "whispers" and in some cases malice..........for years to come........

TERRY O'NEIL......PRESIDENT OF NOW.....DO YOU THINK WE ARE ALL STUPID !

Terry O'Neil , President of NOW, is described in her circles as an innovative strategic leader for social justice and change with one of her many accomplishments being the passage of transgender equality laws along with being a successful Attorney and Professor of Law at various Institutions............

Today she was speaking about the " Tebow"Ad as shown on the Super Bowl yesterday........and as paraphrased stated " that it was an insult to women in that it depicted violence against women".............If you have seen it.........do you believe her response has any credibility ?

It is my opinion that she thinks "people" are stupid or she is out of "touch with reality".These remarks and actions take "feminists" off the playing field and make them nothing more than "extremists" who are not to be taken seriously in any meaningful debate.

You can find her remarks and the Ad on YOU TUBE.....................

You be the judge..........

WHEN THE SAINTS COME MARCHING IN !!!!

The game was entertaining,and this is one of the times when a coaching decision really changed the momentum.........The onside kick at the start of the second half was a "game changer" along with the field goal at the end of the half by the Saints.......

SAINTS RULE !

Answer to the Tebow question......He identifies a scripture reading under his eyes and apparently many college students then "go" to google to read the actual wording over the days following the game.........

NEW ORLEAN SAINTS.........TEBOW QUESTION......

I am not a betting man, and I know that the Saints are at least a 5 point underdog.On top of that Peyton Manning is my favorite among "signal callers",and yes that includes Tom Brady............

So.....who do I want to win..............the Saints.......

Who do I think will win...................the Saints.......

Also, watch the Tebow "spot" and let me know what you think............It's a matter of life and death !!!

Google trivia..............When the University of Florida played football with Tim Tebow as QB ;

What was the highest "Google" the next day ? ........... Answer tomorrow.......I have a hint in the post for you........

PATRICK KENNEDY.....THE JOKER RUNS WILD.......

I did not intend to make another post today.....but Patrick Kennedy of RI continues on his path to "nowhere".I told you earlier that he needs adult supervision...........

The fact that he is a Congressman is a joke,however the name carried him to this point.Now he uses the power of his office to call Scott Brown's candidacy a "joke".......Oh my !....Oh my!........

This is partially a manifestation of hurt and pain because the Kennedy Seat has gone back to the people...........and also a lack of maturity...........

I am sure today's remarks are going to "bite"him in the upcoming election cycle.......He does not like Scotty's 1st vote so he lowers the hammer........Maybe he feels he has nothing to lose after seeing his "unfavorable" poll ratings..........

How to go "Patches"...............keep it up...You attack the Bishop of RI, Brown .........who else is on your list...........

SUPER BOWL ...... ABORTION.............LIFE AND DEATH..

I have attempted to respect differences of opinion , however the argument over abortion is contentious and the killing of a human or if you wish " a human to be "is serious "stuff." There is no middle ground on the actual issue of whether the termination of life and ultimate death power should be given to us on earth who acknowledge we are not "perfect" and to "err"is human........In my mind to believe that that you have the knowledge to have the power over life or death is more than self centered or egotistical..........Call me pro life............."The more I know the less I know".....and I have no clue as to the mind of our Creator......

Concerning "no clue" who would think years ago that the Super Bowl and abortion would end up on center stage together..........

The fact that Tim Tebow of College Football Fame and his Mother would have an "Ad" in the telecast of the big game talking of her making the choice not to have an abortion in the face of Her having the potential of not surviving the birth of Tim and his chance of having special needs is a compelling story...........

The bothersome part is that Planned Parenthood which calls itself "PRO CHOICE" in their initial reaction attempted to get the spot removed.I guess to them the word choice only means death.......So why don't they drop the charade and call themselves "PRO DEATH" and get on with it........Semantics and "spin"in this serious issue are not going to carry the day.............If you are really for choice you would be celebrating this Mother and Son........

As said at the top....I respect the different sides........but tell it "like it is"......and don't try to win by not articulating where you really stand........You are for "life or death"........

NO CANDY COATING..............NO MIDDLE GROUND..........

OBAMA......YOUR RIGHT......BUT......

President Obama is right in saying; "You don't blow cash in Vegas ",or" buy a boat if your having trouble paying your mortgage..........a real no brainer ..............however Mayor Oscar Goldman is also right in saying the President is "a slow learner"........This is not the first time he took a shot at the "sin capitol"......and he will here from the people of Nevada come election time......... it may effect Senator Harry Reid in the coming primary months which will be a good thing.

Steve Winn the owner of the largest hotels and Casinos in Vegas is on the record saying he would never "bet",and in his lifetime he has never seen a "high roller "beat the house in the long run.They may win sometime.......but not enough times............

BILL CLINTON.....GIFT OF GAB.....REDEMPTION

Andrew Young ,former aide to "lover boy"John Edward's was on Fox News talking about his book and trying to explain how it came to be that he and his wife agreed to lie and say he was the Father of the child born to "Johnnie's" mistress..............

In this discussion he told the story of A Bill Clinton quote allegedly said to Edward's in a phone call; "If I had an Andrew Young working for me I would still be in office....."

Another Clinton quip ; After being told that a group of journalist's picked the "Monica Lewinsky Scandal" the 53rd top story his reaction was "What does a guy have to do to get into the top 50 ? "

You may not have liked his policies,but he has never been "lost for words",and he has done a great job in raising money for relief to person's effected by tsunamis and earthquakes around the world such as Haiti........

Everyone can redeem themselves..........Remember it.........