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  • The President and Congress Don't Listen to Us

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    I was pleased to hear that the Public Option in the Healthcare Bill has been removed. Whether or not this is true, I can't imagine the US Government running Healthcare for the general public. They've screwed up the ones they've ran so far; Veterans Healthcare, Medicare and Medicaid, and even' [...]
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    Posted: December 15, 2009, 5:51pm EST
    by Mike

  • Massachusetts Legislature Doesn't Listen to Us

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    It's not surprising anymore that the Legislature in Massachusetts doesn't listen to the voters anymore; but this is madness.

    Early this year or late last year voters across the state emailed their legislatures about being opposed to a hike in the state's Gas Tax. As noted in a previous' [...]
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    Posted: December 14, 2009, 4:15pm EST
    by Mike

  • Do Not Call List Needs Election Calls Added

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    The Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Federal Government did the right thing when they established the DO NOT CALL List. Anyone can add their telephone number, both home and cellphone, to the list so telemarkers won't call their homes. The calls were an invasion of privacy.

    Now we need' [...]
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    Posted: December 11, 2009, 5:53pm EST
    by Mike

  • Massachusetts Wants Gas Tax Hike Again

    —8racingfan

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    Here we go yet again! Didn't we tell the Commonwealth of Massachusetts "no" last year! Massachusetts is holding hearings on raising the gas tax 50 cents a gallon.

    We have already said no to our elected officials about a gas tax hike. Now the State wants to try again,' [...]
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    Posted: December 07, 2009, 5:54pm EST
    by Mike

  • Massachusetts; Think About Your Vote on Tuesday

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    Why is the Democrats voting against Seniors by cutting Medicare? Why wouldn't the Democrats go along with the Republicans on keeping the Medicare funded the way it is now? Why hasn't Government Law Enforcement busted the fraud in Medicare instead of cutting the Medicare? The fraud will still be there.
    [...]
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    Posted: December 04, 2009, 6:35pm EST
    by Mike

  • Delay Healthcare Vote

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    How much more does President Obama want to happen at one time? The United States has a bad economy that needs to be worked on, and another stimulus giveaway isn't the answer. The country has a deficit over a trillion dollars and the President is trying to add more to' [...]
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    Posted: November 29, 2009, 7:09pm EST
    by Mike

  • Scott Brown for US Senate for Massachusetts

    —8racingfan

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    Massachusetts has been a Democratic State for way too long. How many people don't agree with what the Democrats are doing in Washington? Well; if you send one of the four Democrats running for the Senate seat vacated by the late Ted Kennedy, you'll be adding to the stupidity there. [...]
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    Posted: November 25, 2009, 7:40pm EST
    by Mike

  • Jimmie Johnson - Biggest Story in NASCAR

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    Jimmie Johnson has won his fourth straight Sprint Cup Series title, winning this year's title and establishing himself as the only 4 straight title winner in NASCAR history. All four titles were won with Hendrick Motorsports, all in the #48 Lowes Chevrolet, and all with his Crew Chief Chad Knaus. [...]
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    Posted: November 23, 2009, 7:57pm EST
    by Mike

  • Democrats in Congress Won't Listen on Healthcare

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    Do you think your Congressman listened to your concerns about the health care reform?

    I don't think they did! Otherwise, that bill Congress passed late Saturday night shouldn't of passed. According to various polls down recently, most Americans oppose some part or all of the latest Health Care Reform [...]
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    Posted: November 17, 2009, 6:43pm EST
    by Mike

  • Jimmie Johnson Wins at Phoenix - Gains Points

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    Jimmie Johnson did what he had to do after a disasterous race at Texas by winning the Sprint Cup race at Phoenix. His win puts him 108 points ahead of Mark Martin with one race in the Chase to go. Mark Martin finished fourth in the race. As Jimmie said [...]
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    Posted: November 15, 2009, 2:04pm EST
    by Mike

  • NYC to Host 9/11 Suspects Trial

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    I guess you can't fix stupid! First Healthcare, now this!

    Attorney General Eric Holder announced that the five 9/11 suspects will be put on trial trial in New York City; just blocks from the 9/11 site. This includes the mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed who has been held with four' [...]
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    Posted: November 13, 2009, 11:50pm EST
    by Mike

  • Democrats in House Pass Healthcare Reform

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    In a Late Saturday night vote, like Secret Squirrel, The US House Democrats and one Republican passed another Healthcare Reform Bill; HR 3962. The bill needed 218 voted to pass. The final tally was 220 to 215. The 215 votes against were Republicans and 39 Democrats. Earlier in the day, [...]
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    Posted: November 09, 2009, 5:54pm EST
    by Mike

  • Jimmie Johnson barely regains Points Lead

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    If you can say anything about the Sprint Cup race at Texas, it would be boring. When one or two drivers "stink up the show," the race is boring, boring, boring.

    The beginning was interesting. Jimmie Johnson wrecked the 48 car and needed a mad dash repair. With [...]
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    Posted: November 08, 2009, 7:24pm EST
    by Mike

  • Evergreen Solar to Relocate Assembly Plant in China

    —8racingfan

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    Evergreen Solar has let the Commonwealth of Massachusetts know that they intend to relocate their assembly plant to Wahan, China. Company officals were honest by saying it will be much cheaper in China to build the solar panel than at their present assembly location in Devens.

    A little over [...]
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    Posted: November 06, 2009, 12:06am EST
    by Mike

  • Worcester Elects New Mayor

    —8racingfan

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    In a time when people are disenchanted with their elected officials, Worcester, Massachusetts voters has elected a new Mayor, but kept the remainder of City Government.

    Joseph O'Brien won the Mayorial Election by a wide margin over three other contenders. Mr O'Brien will also be part of the [...]
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    Posted: November 04, 2009, 6:25pm EST
    by Mike

  • Talladega Fights Back Again

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    No NASCAR driver plans on running Talladega and flipping his cars over several times. Ryan Newman and Mark Martin never expected to take that wild ride.

    But on Lap 184, Ryan Newman went for a wild ride, flipping end over end, landing in the infield on his roof. [...]
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    Posted: November 02, 2009, 6:11pm EST
    by Mike

  • NASCAR Broadcasts are Insane

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    The problem with the broadcasts of all NASCAR races is that their totally predictable. A bunch of experts who basically talk too much. And it seems the more people talking about the racing, the better.

    Whether it's ESPN, Speed, Fox, or TNT, the same broadcasters are saying the same' [...]
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    Posted: November 01, 2009, 3:35pm EST
    by Mike

  • American Chopper - NOT a Family Affair

    —8racingfan

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    American Chopper is not what it used to be. It used to be a Family Business Show with Paul Teutel Sr, Jr, and Mikey working together on building bikes, appearing on television shows, and attending bike shows. That's not happening anymore. Except for a little more last night, they don't [...]
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    Posted: October 31, 2009, 6:05pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Is Worcester Ready for Change?

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    The City of Worcester, Massachusetts is voting for City Government on November 3rd. The campaign for Mayor, City Council, and School Committee has been good, with television, radio, and newspaper ads filling the media. But is Worcester ready for change, or will they vote the same people back into office?
    [...]
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    Posted: October 29, 2009, 6:22pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Jimmie Johnson Gains after Finishing Second

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    Jimmie Johnson didn't win at Martinsville this past weekend, but he did finish second in the race. He now leads Mark Martin by 118 points.

    With four races to go in the Chase for the Sprint Cup, 118 points still isn't enough to say he's secure with his lead.' [...]
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    Posted: October 26, 2009, 6:20pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Chase Race #5 - Jimmie Johnson Wins at Charlotte

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    Jimmie Johnson won the NASCAR Banking 500 at Lowes Motor Speedway in Charlotte. This is his third win in the Chase, something nobody has done in any Chase year. He now holds a 90 point lead over teammate Mark Martin and a 135 point lead over his other teammate Jeff [...]
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    Posted: October 18, 2009, 7:42pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Dale Earnhardt Sr makes First Hall of Fame Class

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    The first NASCAR Hall of Fame class of 5 has been announced, with little surprise.





    Richard Petty
    Dale Earnhardt Sr
    Bill France Jr
    Junior Johnson
    Bill France Sr

    No surprise to me of four out of five members. [...]
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    Posted: October 14, 2009, 8:30pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Ford Mustang Unvailed for Nationwide Series

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    Ford and Roush Fenway Racing unveiled the new Ford Mustang for the Nationwide Series, to run four races in 2010 and the entire series thereafter. The car was the #16 Conway Freight, to be driven by Colin Braun. He brings his sponsor and himself to [...]
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    Posted: October 13, 2009, 9:39pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Chase Race #4 - Jimmie Johnson Wins at California

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    With a race that I'd only describe as a nap-time until the end, Jimmie Johnson wins the Pepsi 500 at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. It was good to see the chasers upfront most of the race, as the top 5 finishers show. Jeff Gordon finished second, Juan' [...]
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    Posted: October 11, 2009, 5:52pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Marge Simpson on the Playboy Cover?

    —8racingfan

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    Ya, its true!
    Playboy will release its biggest issue yet on October 16, 2009 with the big blue haired, yellow goddess of Marge Simpson. That's right, Marge Simpson! Homer's wife? Mother of Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. What will Homer think?
    I don't know just' [...]
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    Posted: October 09, 2009, 7:48pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Danica Patrick in NASCAR?

    —8racingfan

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    Even with the report of a 3 year contract signed with Andretti Green Racing, Danica Patrick could still drive in NASCAR's Nationwide, or Camping World Truck Series, as well as ARCA.
    Rick Hendrick told SI.com that he is definitely interested in having Danica Patrick drive' [...]
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    Posted: October 06, 2009, 7:40pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Chase Race #3 - Tony Stewart Wins at Kansas

    —8racingfan

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    Tony Stewart won the Price Chopper 400 at the Kansas Speedway. Even though he drives for Stewart Haas Racing, the cars are Hendrick Motorsports equipment and therefore Hendrick wins three out of three Chase Races.
    Tony won his fourth race of the season, and [...]
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    Posted: October 05, 2009, 9:46pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Mass Registry on Mass Turnpike

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    (Left) Photo of the new RMV building in Charton using the Google street view from the off ramp of the MassPike, (Right) A satelite view of the Charton plaza on the MassPike. (Credit: [...]
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    Posted: October 04, 2009, 4:24pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Massachusetts Gets Lower Than Expected Revenues

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    I'm a Massachusetts Resident and I could have told you this was going to happen and will happen at least the rest of the year.

    Governor Duval Patrick announced that September tax revenues were $243 Million below expected projected collections. That announcement made the first quarter collections $212 million' [...]
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    Posted: October 02, 2009, 5:48pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Kujawski Side Steps New Pension Reform

    —8racingfan

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    Did Massachusetts State Representative Paul Kujawski attempt to take something he's not owed? NO! It's part of the State Pension law that did exist when he filed for it. What did he file for? More Pension!

    The Massachusetts State Legislature passed a Pension Reform that eliminates pension credits for [...]
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    Posted: October 01, 2009, 7:58pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Chase Race #2 - Jimmie Johnson Wins at Dover

    —8racingfan

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    Jimmie Johnson won the AAA 400 at Dover International Speedway in a race that saw a spanking and a horrific crash that the driver walked away.

    Jimmie Johnson spanked the field at Dover, leading 271 laps, and claiming maximum points given in a Sprint Cup race. He outclassed the [...]
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    Posted: September 28, 2009, 6:23pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Governor Patrick Side Step 90 Day Rule

    —8racingfan

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    Governor Deval Patrick has kept his promise o President Barack Obama and filled the vacant Senate seat of the late Edward M Kennedy. And he did it by side stepping a 90 day rule of laws taking effect.

    In Massachusetts, if a law is passed by the State Legislature [...]
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    Posted: September 25, 2009, 6:13pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Chase Race 1: Mark Martin Wins in New Hampshire

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    Check-off one problem track for Mark Martin as he wins the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The race was between him, Denny Hamlin, and Juan Pablo Montoya for the win. Montoya had the pole for the Sylvania 300.
    A caution on the [...]
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    Posted: September 21, 2009, 6:39pm EDT
    by Mike

  • I Ain't Scared in the Camping World Truck Series

    —8racingfan

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    You really can't fix stupid and the Camping World Truck Series is full of stupid!

    After the stupidity of last week at St Louis, you would think the Championship Run would be more important. But the visitors or outsiders to the series are also part of this story. Kevin' [...]
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    Posted: September 19, 2009, 6:54pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Kyle Busch failed to Make the Chase in Sprint Cup

    —8racingfan

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    Kyle Busch failed to make the Chase for the Sprint Cup. He failed to beat Brian Vickers. Vickers beat him by 8 points for 12th place in the Chase points.

    Oddly enough, Busch teammate Denny Hamlin won the race at Richmond. He led 298 of the 400 laps of [...]
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    Posted: September 13, 2009, 8:11pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Crafton Gets Rough Driving Penalty in Truck Race

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    Matt Crafton in the #88 Menards Chevy received a rough driving penalty for two spinouts he caused in the Camping World Truck Series race at Gateway Raceway Park in St Louis.

    He first got under then second place runner Todd Bodine and spun him into the infield and ultimately [...]
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    Posted: September 12, 2009, 9:59pm EDT
    by Mike

  • President Obama Calls for Kennedy Appointment

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    In a story that has ObamaCare implications, President Barack Obama is trying to get Massachusetts lawmakers to change the law and appoint an interim replacement for the late Senator Edward Kennedy.

    The media is reporting that the President himself has called the Massachusetts leaders of the House and Senate [...]
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    Posted: September 11, 2009, 6:12pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Worcester Sunk in a Pool

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    The City of Worcester City Council Tuesday voted to build a $2.5 million pool in Crompton Park. A city that is short 60 Police Officers and 40 Fire Fighters will borrow money to build one pool; so far.

    So Save Our Poolz has a victory. One that is short [...]
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    Posted: September 10, 2009, 10:13pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Postal Service Looking at Cuts

    —8racingfan

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    According to the Associated Press, the US Postal Service is searching for budget cuts. They must close a possible deficit of $7 billion dollars this year. I thought Massachusetts had a problem.

    One way their looking at is a possible closing of 413 Post Offices, out of 37,000 stores [...]
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    Posted: September 09, 2009, 6:31pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Austin Dillon Drove Black #3 at Iowa

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    How do you feel about the black #3 back on the track at a Camping World Truck Series race?
    It's a Truck Series race! It's not Sprint Cup! I'm a Dale Earnhardt Sr fan also and I have mixed feelings about this. The kid is' [...]
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    Posted: September 06, 2009, 1:51pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Massachusetts, Leave the Law Alone

    —8racingfan

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    As a life long resident of Massachusetts, I know how politics plays a big roll in everyday life. I liked the late Senator Edward Kennedy too. I can't ever remember not voting for him. But enough is enough.

    I know it was Senator Kennedy's idea to change the law' [...]
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    Posted: September 03, 2009, 8:34pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Worcester is Sinking in Pools

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    It was revealed last night that the City of Worcester wants to build one pool at Crompton Park for about $2 1/2 million dollars. With what? They don't have money for Police, so where's this coming from?

    This year the Worcester City Pools have all been closed because of' [...]
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    Posted: September 02, 2009, 6:27pm EDT
    by Mike

  • We Remember Ted Kennedy

    —8racingfan

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    As a resident of Massachusetts I've voted for Senator Edward Kennedy for as long as I can remember. I'm 54 years old now and I've never had second thoughts about voting for Ted Kennedy.
    Ted Kennedy died Tuesday night at his home in Hyannis Port.' [...]
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    Posted: August 27, 2009, 5:59pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Town Fair Tire Wins Sales Tax War

    —8racingfan

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    The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled in favor of Town Fair Tire in a sales tax case in New Hampshire, started in 2003.

    The Massachusetts Department of Revenue tried to collect sales tax on 313 cases in New Hampshire where sales tax wasn't collected from Massachusetts buyers. The' [...]
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    Posted: August 25, 2009, 6:18pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Cash for Clunkers ends Monday

    —8racingfan

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    It took just about one month to spend $3 billion dollars of our money on what amounts to American cars being traded in for mostly Foreign cars. On Monday, August 24, that sale will end.
    Foxnews.com reports about 489,000 vehicles were sold so far, with [...]
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    Posted: August 22, 2009, 11:01pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Head Games on Healthcare

    —8racingfan

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    I think our elected officials are playing games with us. These head games are going too far. The President, the Speaker of the House, the Congress, and the White House Press Secretary should be ashamed of themselves.

    Does this President want this Healthcare Bill so bad that he and [...]
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    Posted: August 18, 2009, 11:20pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Brad Keselowski beats Dueling Toyotas

    —8racingfan

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    Brad Keselowski won the CarFax 250 at Michigan International Speedway; thanks to the two dueling Toyotas of Busch and Vickers.

    After the checkered flag was better than the race. The Toyotas of Kyle Busch and Brian Vickers slowed each other down by running side by side, or partially, and [...]
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    Posted: August 15, 2009, 7:16pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Check the Facts on Healthcare Bill

    —8racingfan

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    I don't think we're getting anywhere on the statements about House Bill 3200 from many different sources, but one thing is for sure, this country is now totally divided on this issue.

    I think everyone needs to step back and find sources that we trust on this important bill. [...]
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    Posted: August 13, 2009, 8:30pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Robby Gordon wrecks Joey Logano at the Glen

    —8racingfan

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    Kyle Busch might have competition for NASCAR's Bad Boy; Robby Gordon. You remember Robby at New Hampshire moving Jeff Gordon and going on for the win the day after Thanksgiving, 2001. Or at New Hampshire throwing his helmet at the NAPA car with Michael Waltrip. We certainly remember Montreal with [...]
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    Posted: August 09, 2009, 3:49pm EDT
    by Mike

  • 3 Luxury Jets Ordered For US Congress

    —8racingfan

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    Rollcall.com reported Wednesday that Congress has ordered three Gulfstream 550 Luxury Jets for use by Military Brass, Top Government Officials, or Members of Congress.
    Think about it! Last year Congress treated the CEO's of the Big Three Automakers badly when they came to Washington in [...]
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    Posted: August 07, 2009, 6:30pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Sugarland LIVE on the inside CD/DVD Set

    —8racingfan

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    Excellent. No better way to say it.
    The concert I saw on television Monday night was good, but their's nothing like having the DVD to see even more detail. 16 songs on this DVD, done by Jennifer Nettles and Kristen Bush; two excellent performers. These' [...]
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    Posted: August 06, 2009, 11:41pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Ron Hornaday Wins 5th Straight Win

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    Anytime the Camping World Truck Series doesn't have a visiting Sprint Cup driver, it's time for the regulars to celebrate and set big records. Well; with this series and the Nationwide Series running on the same day and different states, there's no time' [...]
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    Posted: August 02, 2009, 2:47pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Brad Keselowski beats Kyle Busch at Iowa Debut

    —8racingfan

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    Brad Keselowski outlasted points leader Kyle Busch to win at the debut Nationwide Series race at Iowa Speedway. Kyle Busch ties a record with his ninth straight top 2 finish; a fact Kyle Busch doesn't seem to think too much of.

    Both drivers' [...]
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    Posted: August 01, 2009, 10:08pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Overtax Day in Massachusetts

    —8racingfan

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    The new state Sales Tax of 6.25% in Massachusetts starts today. Will Massachusetts Residents go out of state to purchase items, such as alcohol, electronics, and even tires. Just about any sales tax now being collected will go up; car leases, utility bills, appliances.

    Massachusetts will now tax alcohol [...]
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    Posted: August 01, 2009, 5:10pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Ford Announces Nascar Nationwide COT in 2010

    —8racingfan

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    Why are we be introduced to a new racecar for the Nationwide Series in this recession? The teams can't find sponsors, why would they have the money to develop new racecars. Will we have enough new racecars in 2010 and 2011?
    So the Nascar Nationwide' [...]
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    Posted: July 30, 2009, 8:34pm EDT
    by Mike

  • What's the Secret With Health Care Reform?

    —8racingfan

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    Too many stories exist on the dirty secrets within the new Health Care Reform Bill. How many of these stories are true? Why hasn't the President put the truth out about what's in this Health Care Reform Bill?

    One story is being put out where Seniors will have to' [...]
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    Posted: July 28, 2009, 8:15pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Goodyear Tires Held for Johnson Brickyard Win

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    Jimmy Johnson won his third Brickyard 400 in his #48 Lowes Chevy for Hendrick Motorsports. The race was nothing like last year when pitstops were done every 10 laps because of bad tires.

    Now the tire tests that Goodyear and 31 different teams did held up. ESPN Reporters reported [...]
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    Posted: July 27, 2009, 8:04pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Nascar Nationwide May Have Fairness Problem

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    I certainly can't deny that the Nationwide Series Race at O'Reilly Raceway Park was a great race. It was said many, many times that it was "Short track Racing at it's Best." But that's what you're gonna get with Sprint Cup Drivers running first, second, and third. Carl Edwards got' [...]
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    Posted: July 26, 2009, 4:25pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Mass Legislature Screws Worcester

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    Back in February, 2009, the City of Worcester filed two Home Rule Legislations with the Massachusetts Legislature to offer some early Retirements and save funds.

    This week the Legislature informed City Manager O'Brien that these issues were dead. The two issues would have saved Worcester $6 - 8 million' [...]
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    Posted: July 24, 2009, 6:48pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Martin Truex Jr signs with Waltrip Racing

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    Martin Truex Jr has signed with Michael Waltrip Racing to drive the #56 NAPA Toyota in 2010. Truex will finish 2009 at Earnhardt Ganassi Racing in his #1 Bass Pro Shops Chevy.
    The #56 was established as a tribute to the Truex family, who's used [...]
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    Posted: July 07, 2009, 5:33pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Stupid Commercials on Television

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    How stupid do companies think consumers are if commercials have turned into silly childrens games? Some commercials are getting stupidier and stupidier everytime they produce another one. Here are some of my favorite stupid commercials. The first two could be placed first or second.

    1. Castro Edge - This [...]
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    Posted: July 05, 2009, 6:57pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Tony Stewart Wins July Daytona Race

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    Tony Stewart won the Coke Zero 400 at the Daytona International Speedway in a last lap crash that took out his former teammate.
    In a last lap accident that could have been avoided, Tony Stewart surged ahead of the crashing Kyle Busch to win [...]
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    Posted: July 05, 2009, 2:44pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Speed's Nascar Raceday at New Hampshire

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    On Sunday we attended the Sprint Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, New Hampshire. One of the activities we attended before the race is part of the audience for Nascar Raceday on Speed.
    I'll sometimes watch this show before a Sprint Cup' [...]
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    Posted: June 30, 2009, 8:06pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Nascar Event Has Traffic Problems

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    Getting over 100,000 people out of a major event is a big problem, and the Sprint Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway is no exception.

    New Hampshire Motor Speedway is 10 miles off Route 93 on Route 106 in Loudon, New Hampshire. Route 106 is the main route [...]
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    Posted: June 30, 2009, 1:04pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Joey Logano Wins Rained Shortened NHMS

    —8racingfan

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    This race at Loudon was good since I watched it in person from the Laconia Grandstands in the center of Turns 3 and 4. I also watched it the next day because I recorded it. You never see the entire race when your there.

    Joey Logano was leading at [...]
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    Posted: June 29, 2009, 3:37pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Treasurer Cahill drops the Powerball

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 0
    Last month it was reported that Massachusetts Treasurer Tim Cahill wanted to get the state involved with the Powerball. He estimated a $25 million dollar revenue for the state.
    It is now being reported that on May 27, the states involved in Powerball voted 19-13 to reject the Massachusetts application. [...]
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    Posted: June 25, 2009, 6:55pm EDT
    by Mike

  • NASCAR Should Limit Lower Series Participation

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 0
    Sitting here on a Thursday Afternoon I'm watching a Sprint Cup Series driver run a Camping World East West Combo race from Iowa Speedway. I like watching the Camping World East Series run any race, especially when they run at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. But now I think it's a' [...]
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    Posted: June 25, 2009, 3:41pm EDT
    by Mike

  • New Hampshire Passes Camping Tax

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 0
    I thought Massachusetts had some stupid and high taxes for the new budget, but New Hampshire has a real stupid idea that passed, the Lodging Tax hike that includes camping.

    New Hampshire increased the Meals and Lodging Taxes to 9%. And the Lodging Tax will now include campsites. When [...]
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    Posted: June 24, 2009, 9:48pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Massachusetts Passes Pension Reform

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 0
    After many issues with State Employee Pensions, including some high profile, media worthy issues, Pension Reform has been passed by the Massachusetts Legislature. Governor Patrick signed it yesterday.

    Not much pension reform here according to some critics. I think they went too far when they included current employees. After [...]
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    Posted: June 17, 2009, 1:00pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Tony Stewart Wins 1st Points Race as Owner

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 0

    Tony Stewart comes out on top in a fuel mileage race at Pocono Raceway, beating Carl Edwards to the line. Carl Edwards finishing second hasn't won a race yet in 2009. I'm sure he'll break through soon.
    Tony Stewart also won the non points race' [...]
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    Posted: June 08, 2009, 11:44pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Kyle Busch Smashes Guitar Trophy at Nashville

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 1

    In a act of arrogance or rockstar like celebration, Kyle Busch smashed the Gibson Guitar Trophy in Victory Lane after winning the Nationwide Race at Nashville Superspeedway.
    "I always said, 'Man, if I win here, I'd smash that thing,' I had to stick to my'" [...]
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    Posted: June 07, 2009, 3:16pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Government Motors

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 0
    I wonder if President Baraak Obama returned to his living quarters in the White House and said to his wife," I just bought General Motors." Well now he can name it Government Motors.

    "What I am not doing, what I have no interest in going, is running GM," said [...]
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    Posted: June 06, 2009, 10:19pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Orange County Choppers and Ducati?

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 0

    When I think of Orange County Choppers I think American Made. So why is Ducati at OCC?
    On Thursday nights show, American Chopper and Paul Teutel Sr introduced a Ducati Dealership at the OCC World Headquarters. Why? Over the last two or three seasons I've' [...]
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    Posted: June 06, 2009, 12:00am EDT
    by Mike

  • Revisit - US Postal Service Cuts

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 0
    On my last post on the US Postal Service I called for the closing of Post Offices on Saturdays. Upon that idea I received some good comments on the use of the Postal Service on Saturday.

    I believe that sooner or later the US Postal Service is either going [...]
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    Posted: June 02, 2009, 12:50pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Nascar's Dover Weekend a Mess

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 1
    Nascar's weekend at Dover has been anything but boring. Many different issues have surfaced, and not just on the track.

    The biggest story was Dale Earnhardt Jr has a new Crew Chief after his 40th place finish at Charlotte. Tony Eury Jr has been replaced by Brian Whitesell this week' [...]

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    Posted: June 01, 2009, 11:57pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Dale Earnhardt Jr gets New Crew Chief - Busch Slams Jr

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 0
    It was decided this week by Rick Hendrick that the #88 AMP/ National Guard Chevy of Dale Earnhardt Jr would have a crew chief change now. The change switches Tony Eury Jr to Hendrick's Research and Development and Lance McGrew from R&D to the #88 Team. Brian Whitesall will take' [...]
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    Posted: May 30, 2009, 3:55pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Massachusetts Troopers Write More Tickets On Pike

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 0
    It was reported yesterday by the Boston Herald that Massachusetts has written more tickets on the Turnpike in a three month period this year than last year.

    In the same three month period this year, the Massachusetts State Police have written 844 more speeding tickets than the same period [...]
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    Posted: May 27, 2009, 11:31pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Higher Postal Rates Should Mean Service Cuts

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 2
    With the latest US Postal Service rate hikes, the question is how much more will the public take. It may be time for drastic service cuts that have been long awaited.

    So now the price of a first class postage stamp is up to 44 cents, uless you purchased [...]
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    Posted: May 24, 2009, 2:30pm EDT
    by Mike

  • More Taxes for Massachusetts

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 0
    The Massachusetts Senate followed the House lead this week and passed an increased Sales Tax from 5% to 6.25%. The Sales Tax will now also include Beer and other liquor. The increase will help close a massive revenue gap, but won't help the Local Aid issue.

    The Local Aid' [...]
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    Posted: May 23, 2009, 12:45am EDT
    by Mike

  • Mohegan Sun Wants to Build Casino in Palmer

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 0
    Mohegan Sun Casinos in Uncasville, Conn wants to build a destination casino on 152 acres in Palmer, Mass. They have now opened an office in downdown Palmer to show residents what they're all about. The offer is in hopes that the Massachusetts Legislature will revive a Casino Gambling Bill that' [...]
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    Posted: May 19, 2009, 11:16am EDT
    by Mike

  • Massachusetts Cities & Towns Need Revenue

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 0
    Massachusetts Cities and Towns have been put in a fiscal prison by the State Legislature and the methods used to obtain revenue. There only recourse is to raise property taxes by 2-1/2 percent or raise fees.

    Fees will definitely be raised all across the state. Many towns are now [...]
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    Posted: May 14, 2009, 10:29am EDT
    by Mike

  • Massachusetts vs Town Fair Tire for Sales Tax

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 0
    It always seems to happen that Taxachusetts will find an unclaimed buck somewhere in the area, not just Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court will hear the case of an out of state tire store and the payment of back sales taxes.

    The Mass Department of Revenue says Town [...]
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    Posted: May 04, 2009, 11:35pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Restrictor Plate Racing in NASCAR; Why?

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 0
    Depending upon your taste in racing, restrictor plate racing can be exciting and frustrating. Racing at Talladega is racing inches apart, mainly because of the restricted horsepower that the restrictor plate creates. So what?

    Well it also creates "The Big One", or in this a big one with a [...]
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    Posted: April 26, 2009, 6:47pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Worcester Needs New City Council and Mayor

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 0
    If Worcester Retirees and other interested parties want Section 19 passed, they will need to elect a new City Council and Mayor.

    When a group of elected officials can't agree upon whether texting on cellphones and PDA's is appropriate in Council chambers, what makes you think an important article [...]
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    Posted: April 26, 2009, 12:06pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Massachusetts Needs Local Income Tax

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 0
    The Massachusetts Legislature has failed the Cities and Towns by massive proposed cuts in local aid, 32% cuts. That's going to devestate most Cities and towns. Recently the Federal Government gave taxpayers a break in our paychecks; an average $15 a week. I don't support the State getting anymore of [...]
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    Posted: April 20, 2009, 3:04am EDT
    by Mike

  • Massachusetts Scare Tactics Work on Turnpike

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 0
    Governor Deval Patrick is getting pressure from Massachusetts Turnpike users to fire the director of the Turnpike Authority for not taking proper steps to ensure good passage of cars through the tolls on Easter Weekend. This scare tactic has seemed to work. Following the Easter Weekend stupidity, 1,000 orders per [...]
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    Posted: April 19, 2009, 2:48pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Tax Day Tea Party 2009 in Worcester

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 0
    I had to work tonight so I couldn't attend the Tea Party 2009 in Worcester, Massachusetts. So I listened to the Jordan Levy Show on WTAG 94.9 FM. Jordan Levy was broadcasting from Lincoln Square, in front of the Worcester Memorial Auditorium.

    WTAG estimated the crowd at 6:00pm to' [...]
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    Posted: April 15, 2009, 11:32pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Fast Lane Being Forced on MassPike Drivers

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 1
    If your going to charge a toll for using that highway, then your going to provide good service when I'm using it, including good service entering and exiting the Turnpike.

    Over the Easter Weekend, long lines were reported at the toll plazas of the Massachusetts Turnpike, some hours long.' [...]
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    Posted: April 14, 2009, 11:28pm EDT
    by Mike

  • We Remember Mark "The Bird" Fidrych, Gone at 54

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 0
    Mark "The Bird" Fidrych died today at his home in Northboro, Massachusetts. He found under one of his trucks on his farm in rural Central Massachusetts. A popular person in the community, always willing to help the locals with anything.

    A Rookie of the Year Pitcher for the Detroit [...]
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    Posted: April 13, 2009, 11:34pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Is American Chopper Too Reality TV?

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 2
    After watching the new episode of American Chopper I am convinced that bike building as we knew on Discovery Channel in their first four or five seasons is gone. Ya there's some. What did take two hour long episodes now takes half an episode. I didn't see much moke-up in [...]
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    Posted: April 11, 2009, 1:41pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Massachusetts House Transportation Bill is Junk

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 0
    The Massachusetts House of Representatives should have just phoned it in yesterday. The Transportation Bill they voted on yesterday isn't worth the effort or 197 amendments they voted through.

    The House and Senate bills are widely different. The House leaves a debt ridden MBTA alone and creates more bureaucracy' [...]
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    Posted: April 08, 2009, 11:34pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Gov Patrick Announces Intent to Run Again

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 0
    He's joking right? The man has created an outcry against his tax increases.

    Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts has announced his intent to run for reelection. I think he's been running for Governor the last two years without doing anything except enrage the voters with talk about tax increases. [...]
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    Posted: April 05, 2009, 3:47pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Thatsthepits.com - Blogging on NASCAR, Motorsports, Massachusetts Politics and more from the blue collar side.

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 0
    Welcome back everybody, well it seems like just yesterday that I separated Thatsthepits.com (formerly 8racingfan) with my racing posts from my politics posts and created Mass By Mike on Wordpress on Massachusetts Politics, however due to recent events, I have decided that to merge both sites once again into one [...]
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    Posted: April 03, 2009, 12:04pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Mass Senate Votes Pension Reform

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 0
    Massachusetts is looking toward its future State Retirees to save money. They have identified abuses in the Retirement System that some Retirees have participated in. There participation was approved by rules presently in place.

    New hire State Employees, including newly elected and appointed Officials will deal with a newly [...]
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    Posted: March 31, 2009, 11:58pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Plastic Bag Ban

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 1
    Is it really time to impose a ban on plastic grocery bags in this economy?

    I shop at a Walmart SuperCenter. I have noticed many shoppers are purchasing the reuseable grocery bags that Walmart sells. I was in line one day behind a couple who purchased probably six to [...]
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    Posted: March 25, 2009, 11:51pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Letter to Massachusetts State Retirees

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 0
    Here we go again.

    Governor Deval Patrick is trying to make cutbacks and we’re going to feel it. He’s trying to blame us for some others abusing the system. Most of us don’t collect two pensions or were given credit for an entire year after work only one day [...]
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    Posted: March 24, 2009, 11:52pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Kyle Busch Wins at Bristol; Surprise?

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 0
    The bullring of Bristol Motor Speedway proved too much for most drivers and teams. The Toyota's came up the winners today with Kyle Busch and his #18 Snickers Toyota and Denny Hamlin and his #11 Fed Ex Toyota taking the top spots in this 500 lap race. These two drivers' [...]
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    Posted: March 22, 2009, 5:05pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Illegal Immigrants Interviewed by Massachusetts

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 0
    When I think of illegal immigrants, I think of our Government taking every opportunity to arrest and deport these people back to their countries of origin. After all, there here illegally. Let them go back and legally enter our country by properly applying for it.

    But over the last [...]
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    Posted: March 21, 2009, 11:26pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Sterling Marlin Wins Legends Race at Bristol

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 1
    Sterling Marlin won the Scott Saturday Night Special legends race at Bristol Motor Speedway, seen on ESPN.

    The race had some great and so-so legends of Stock Car Racing in its 35 laps around Bristol's half mile. The event had two races, only one shown on ESPN, legends and' [...]
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    Posted: March 21, 2009, 9:49pm EDT
    by Mike

  • Mass RMV Raises Fees

    —8racingfan

    Number of comments: 0
    No surprise to me that the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicle has significantly raised fees to drivers in this state. No surprise at fee increases because Massachusetts Elected Officials couldn’t balance even a piggy bank.

    Some of the increases are license renewals and registration renewals from $41 to $50, [...]
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    Posted: March 21, 2009, 4:07pm EDT
    by Mike

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