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Friday May 9, 2008

[Conspiracy Theory of the Week] The trails in the sky seen by everyone are not contrails. Contrails linger only for a few seconds, and follow the jet like a tail. What everyone is actually witnessing is called chemtrails (chemical trails). Chemtrails are being sprayed by the military, and linger in the sky between 4 to 8 hrs. They start to expand looking like clouds after a while. The government acknowledges these chemtrails, but won't disclose any information on what's its purpose. All they're stating is that it's not harmful to humans. Rumors have it that it's to reflect the sun rays back to space in order to control global warming.

Groups of private citizens hired scientists to examine the contents of these chemtrails, but the military did not allow it. So the scientists took samples from our water, ground, air and rain and discovered through analysis, that the components of these chemtrails had high levels of aluminum oxide, magnesium, high T blood cells, etc attached to microscopic fibers. These fibers attach themselves to our lungs and start causing serious health issues, and a breakdown of our immune system. Results showed in every instance that the chemical components are extremely toxic to humans. Studies showed that when spraying in massive scale some results were pulmonary diseases, skin blisters, and in some cases violence and paranoia.

I've been seeing these chemtrails practically everyday, but my question is if it's to reflect the sun's rays back to space to slow down global warming, why are they spraying at night too?

Gee Whiz I clicked "here" to send a comment and now that I'm here I can't think of a thing to say. Apparently that doesn't stop most of us!

I was just wondering if there was any licensing or regulatory body covering Sport fishing and Dive Charters? The reason I ask is that last Saturday I observed an aqua blue boat with a small tuna tower at Looe Key.

It had tied off to one of the mooring balls on the inside of the reef so he knew he was in the marine sanctuary. It was at this point he sent two guys over the sides with PUMA pneumatic spear guns! One guy swam directly under my boat. When one of them returned to the boat with a speared fish the "Captain" told him to get around to the back of the boat so as not to be seen. I advised him that he was in a protected area and a no-take zone and that the FWC would take a dim view of spear fishing at Looe Key. I thought it had to be a tourist that did not know any better as it was such a brazen in-the-open-middle-of-the-afternoon-lots-of-boats-around move. Imagine my surprise when after hurriedly recalling his divers to the boat, he untied and turned to leave revealing large red letters on the upper station that said CAPT B's Undersea Adventures. Like shooting fish in a barrel, huh, dirt bag? I was in the water with my houseguest's and their children from Maine showing them a couple of sharks and explaining how it was safe to swim around them as long as some idiot didn't introduce something like wounded and bleeding speared fish. I did notify FWC, but I'm not sure they were able to do much about it after the fact.


So, next time you go diving at Looe Key and don't see quite the same amount of sea life you did the last time, please be sure to thank Captain B's Undersea Adventures.  I spear fish too, but not inside marine sanctuaries! ~Doksplacetoo@aol.com

With the developers and builders wanting to cover every inch of the Keys with housing and commercial structures for fun and profit and the year around residents wanting privacy, peace and quiet and to keep the value of their properties-- I suggest there be a voting system by the full time residents (full vote) and the snowbirds (half vote) to govern any new developments or construction. This should be done on an island=to-island basis--not as a whole for all the Keys. This way the people who live here will have the real say in the future of our Keys. We have lost sight of what politicians are. They are our public servants, not our rulers. Remind them of this ASAP.

Before someone corrects my math, I flubbed. It would take me 71/2 years to make what A Rod makes in one game. I make more in a year than he does in one inning, but not by much. It is comparable. Anyway, my batting average still stinks.

Also, I really meant that I could not leave my island, as the cost to drive to Marathon is prohibitive. I have no plans of leaving "the islands."




Hillary’s desperate plan to
suspend the federal gas tax for the summer is total pandering from a losing candidate. Her (and McCain’s) plan would save the average driver $30 while costing upwards of 300,000 construction jobs according to the DOT. That tax money is used to fix our highways and bridges. I thought she was for the working man?

[Has not some of the information being posted given you some of the positions?] Nope. And if it had I would not have sent the post. All it's given me is he's an architect. So by starting your post "has not", you're saying you don't think I meant what I wrote. Hhmmm. Instead of defending or talking about past posts, which merely continues the useless, move on. Tell me, give me a list, stop talking backwards, which just proved my point. Hopefully your next post will have information about the candidate that will make me consider voting for him.


And a note for your next post, correct grammar is easier to read. If I have to use time to figure out what you're trying to say, that detracts from the content. You could have all the best reasons, but if people can't understand your words, it's all lost. Or else, Ed is editing you and taking out words, which I do not believe is happening.

Naval Air Station Key West will open its gates to the public to celebrate Armed Forces Day May 17 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The open house will be on Boca Chica Field at mile marker 8.

Visitors to the base will get to see an F/A-18 Superhornet, an F-5N Tiger, a SH-60 Seahawk search and rescue helicopter, and an Air Force U-2. Various departments on base and other local military services will be represented by exhibits and demonstrations including military working dogs and firefighting capabilities. There will be food and NAS Key West merchandise available for purchase. Coolers, pets, and large backpacks will not be allowed on the airfield, and vehicles and hand-carried bags are subject to inspection for prohibited items, such as drugs, alcohol, and weapons.

This is not an air show.  We will have no aerial acts.  However, the air field is open and we are expecting the arrival of a squadron of F/A-18 Super Hornets from VFA-106 from Norfolk, VA.  Other military aircraft could fly in during the open house. 

Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually to recognize and honor all military members and the sacrifices they make.

For more information, please contact NAS Key West Public Affairs Office at (305) 293-2425 or 2027. Bulletin Board







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I have been called a cop hater, a criminal, and a person who doesn't respect the law. It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. Really there is nothing more to be said; just look at yesterday’s video from the chopper in Philly. I do not care what the occupants of that car did; the police are not judge, jury, and executioner. Every one of those cops on the screen should be prosecuted, kicked off the force and be put into prison, and should never be able to wear a badge again. Citizens, this happens every day, but there is not always a video camera on the scene. I’ve heard of cops seizing cameras and taking the tape or the film. They are gangsters and thugs with a badge, empowered by the government.   

Kudos to all the men and women who have so graciously devoted their time and energy to Big Pine Key Little League! It's been a lot of fun watching the boys and girls develop their skills and practice of good sportsmanship over the past few months. Thanks to all the Coaches and Umps. We couldn't have done it without you!

There has been so much crap forced down the throat of the citizenry of the USA the last 30 years that I'm surprised that they are still able to swallow. I didn't think the Patriot Act was so bad until I read it carefully. It is a virtual Martial Law and gives extraordinary powers to the police, any police like the Gestapo, Stazi, KGB, or the ÁVÓ. Does the government think they can make the whole USA a prison under the guise of security?



Your daughters are out giving hummers and it's Clinton’s fault for his lying definition of sex. Wake up!

There is actually a large group of dunderheads that believe Obama is a terrorist just because his middle name is Hussein. Can you believe it?






We got a new florist on Big Pine Key. Damaris and Shane just opened in time for Mother's Day. Enjoying Flowers & Gift Shop located in the same building with Lost Cargo Trading Post. Ave. A & 1st Street

[Boo Hoo redux] It would be refreshing to read a posting that is critical of the GWB admin that has does have not rely on simple sarcasm and on pejorative language to try to emphasize a point.  The argument that the GDP is and has been in positive numbers is “nonsense” is fallacious.  If the GDP markers are of no consequence, why do economists routinely rely on them? And, why do economists require that 2 consecutive quarters of negative GPD have occurred before declaring a recession is in place? Please remember that the critic is claiming that the nation is in rack and ruin as a result of Bush policies.  For liberals, the inconvenient truth (thanks for something Mr. Gore) is that we have not had any, that’s -0-, quarters of negative growth since 3rd Q ‘01, post 9/11, and the tail end of the Clinton lame duck tail spin economy.  Look, right now; the economy is not roaring nor is it rotting.  Our critic failed to mention that U.S. retail and food service sales for March increased 0.2 percent from the previous month.  Nor did he mention that the Quarterly Financial Report - Manufacturing, Mining and Trade states that seasonally adjusted after-tax sales profits for the fourth quarter of 2007 are up 0.1%.  I guess he just forgot to tell us that Industrial production rose 0.3 percent in March.  None of these numbers are stellar, but they are all positive indicators.

Our critic cites has two main complaints. First the price of petroleum products--that’s energy; and second is housing, vis a vis the mortgage crisis.  I agree with my critic's position that petroleum prices are ruinous.  Our dependency on foreign petroleum is nothing short of scandalous.  We rely on foreign sources for more than 2/3 of our petroleum needs; the price is set on the international market by speculators and OPEC.  Today’s market prices, soon to be $125+ per bbl or much more, guarantees that, if permitted, our oil companies are able to access and exploit and refine our ample domestic supplies.  But, only if they are permitted to so do.  It has been the policy of the Bush Admin and of the Republican Party to deliver this resource to the American people.  I trust that the critic will not even attempt to deny that the Democrats and the eco warrior political machine have, with religious fervor, thwarted these Republican efforts to eliminate the nonsensical 25+ year moratorium. 

If you hate the gas prices, blame a Democrat, if you want to get lower gas prices, elect a Republican.  Mortgage defaults:  Our critic might be trying to convince you that the evil Bush administration is the proximate cause of mortgage defaults.  If you will do the research you will find that the default rate of conventional mortgages is not substantially higher than it has ever been.  The problem child of mortgages are the sub prime, low or no down payment mortgages.  These instruments, most with ARM provisos, and or little or no buyer equity in the collateral property are the stink bombs of the industry and are at the very core of the situation.  Default rates of these exotic products are astounding.  Speculators and poorly qualified purchasers are the majority of the legions of defaulters. There is a reason for all of this, but it damn sure isn't GWB.




A video worth watching: 10 StepsTo Fascism http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXFMCa2hS4c

Within the hackers' posts were small flashing pictures and links, masquerading as helpful, to pages that exploded with kaleidoscopic images pulsating with different colors. "They were out to create seizures," said Ken Lowenberg, senior director of Web and print publishing for the foundation. Hackers' posts on epilepsy forum cause migraines, seizures





Watch this Japanese Illusionist/street magician at work. Apparently he's a young guy who disguises himself as an elderly man. This guy is good! http://images2.jokaroo.net/videos/grandpajapan.wmv

Gun control is not about guns; it's about control.


Come join us at the Big Pine Peace Rally, every Saturday from 10-11a.m.A woman drove up to our group last Sat. and has asked us to wear special t-shirts this weekend in honor of her fallen loved one. They are a heart shaped Peace sign with the words underneath Have a Peaceful Heart. It's all about the remembering and never forgetting.

As always there will be total respect for everyone. We are protesting the war. We are supporting our troops in every way. Bring them home alive!  Spread the word. End the war. Peace.

I remember reading and believing all about conspiracies and new world orders over 60 years ago. I was young and naive and I believed that nonsense, but once I attained a bit of maturity, I quickly realized how childish and stupid that whole bit was.

To add insult to injury America has the largest prison population in the world in both the number of people and in percent of the population. You are told that China and other communist counties hold political dissenters. We are fed propaganda and so many honest Americans can't see the truth. Please open your eyes and ears. Things are not always what they seem. You don't have to look very hard to see the truth, but you have to be willing to accept it. America is not the best anymore and we are not the most free.

Our next President is already in like Flynn, whoever Flynn was.  The popular vote doesn’t count.  In Florida and Michigan the Primary vote didn’t count.  Global economy? You bet, but it’s not to our advantage.  The people I ask say they will not vote at all.  We are doomed!

I bought my tickets for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Keys Area fund-raiser in Big Pine.  Their phone number is 872-2934 if anyone is interested in buying them. Or you can buy them at the door on Sunday.  The Big Pine Boys and Girls Club is located next to the Big Pine Neighborhood Charter School.  It is going to be a great time with Mile Marker 24 band, lots of food, drinks, and prizes.  Let's pull together and help the ones who help take care of our kids in Big Pine and Key West. Bulletin Board

[Hillary supporter will write-in Hillary rather than vote for Obama] What a loser hypocrite you are.  You want change but only if it happens the way you want it to.  Thanks for helping to stick us with the same Republican Regime for another four years.  



[Winn Dixie employees] They are not Chinese, they are from Thailand.  They are very friendly and you should not be profiling them, they work!

[Extremists] The question is not whether we will be extremists, but what kind of extremists we will be. Will we be extremists for hate or for love? Will we be extremists for the preservation of injustice or for the extension of justice?  ~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.



If guns are outlawed, can we use swords? If guns cause crime, then pencils cause misspelled words.

I appreciate all your support here at bigpinekey.com. I know you will all vote for me. Thanks, Sal.






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Bushspeek 101
Bush OB/GYN Love

Obama's mother's bio. This is a conservative Kansan? This is scary. wiki/Ann_Dunham

Charitable people don't brag about their charitable work. To do so is disgusting.



[People growing vegetables] Where are you going to get the dirt? Not in the Keys, that’s for sure.

Today’s lead article in this week’s issue of Key West the Newspaper: Is the Peryam Sex Scandal an Elaborate Conspiracy to Derail His Run for Sheriff? Yeah, according to the article; a conspiracy devised by Bob Peryam himself, and aided and abetted by quite a few of his cohorts at the Monroe County Sheriff Office. Quite a few. Starting at the very top, and working down from there. Meanwhile . . .
 
Something floated into my thoughts last night, as I walked back into Old Town from a Bahama Village community meeting wondering why I had gone to it. Mostly, the people there were concerned about Bahama Village teenagers staying out too late, running with the wrong kinds of people, doing the wrong kinds of things, and going beyond to being at risk, to being lost. The only bright spot was the woman sitting next to me, who said she works for the Housing Authority and her husband is a Key West police officer assigned to the juvenile division. She said the problem with teens in the housing project assigned to her in Marathon (Sheriff Capt. Bob Peryam’s backyard) is worse than the teen problem in Bahama Village and Key West. Today'sFloridaKeysDrivel

This site used to be entertaining and informative to read, but you have allowed it to go to s**t.  Over the last few weeks, there have been some very obnoxious people who seem to be posting every day.  The conspiracy theorists, cop haters, NWO crap, and whacked-out politicians (some of which apply to all of these titles) have completely hijacked this site with not only stupid, but totally ridiculous comments.  I no longer want to read this site, for it has become a safe zone for downright hateful people.  Speaking truth that is negative is one thing.  But enticing total chaos and hatred is another.  So with this, I bid you adieu.  Have fun with these people.   



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I heard on Morning Joe that Obama is the weaker candidate, but he's the one going to the general election. Hillary is the stronger candidate but doesn’t stand a chance. Also I hear that the powers that be want to split our votes between Hillary and Obama. It doesn’t matter that she beat him it’s because so many people are backing the weakest candidate. When are we going to stop letting other people make up our minds? I do not want Obama as president. We do not need a motivational speaker. I listened to his speeches and there is no substance to them. He bobs and weaves and never answers a question head on. I’m not going to stay home in November. I say if you don’t want McCain and think Ron Paul is better, write in Ron Paul. I am going to write in Hillary’s name.



Redneck bass boat.

Myanmar dictators are resisting aid from the international community in order to keep foreigners out of the country.  Isn't this a perfect excuse for Bush to order an invasion to clean out terrorists and obtain a regime change from brutal dictators?  Maybe they have oil or some other valuable natural resource over there that big business could use.  At the very least we could keep Blackwater and Haliburton going for several more decades. 

[Cops enforce the rule of law] Cops: Constable On Patrol. These people, yes they are people, have a scary life style, knowing full well they can die in an instant. Their family lives reflect this with turmoil and if children are included, questionable rearing. Although these police persons can, at any time, quit, they mostly are lost of another trade. Mentally conditioned to be aware all the times and usually with high tensioned nerves, they do not make for a pleasant partner in the common work place. Mental illness is at a higher percentage compared to the normal worker, hence the "flying off the handle" syndrome you see on TV. They also have a high suicide rate. It is strongly suggested not to anger these gun carrying personnel. Take your problem to court, that is what it is for. Then if misjudged, well, then it is up to you! 

I haven’t been on the Coconut Telegraph for about three years. It seems the majority of conversation is politics. How exciting is it to read someone else’s political views—every day?  I’m not saying it’s bad to talk about politics because it’s great to have an opinion in our America, but please stop sharing it everyday. Don’t let the election and the recession take over your life.

Why China is not ready for prime time.

Get ready folks, the republicans should be hitting the roof soon. They insisted that both Clintons release their tax records and Bill isn’t even in a political office. Well now John McCain’s wife refuses to show her tax records and says she won’t even if John is elected. In the name of fair and balanced, the Republican should demand her records too. If you want Bill’s you should want Mrs McCain’s. I have a feeing they won’t make the same demands of their own candidates.




Awww!
This is how it works:
they raise the price of the basics: oil, electric, water, air (coming soon)
they cut the supplies of natural resources
they increase the costs of transportation of supplies
they reduce all property values by social intertwining
they raise taxes to bleed off savings
they increase the police and military in numbers
they fine and put leans on properties for tax evasion
they foreclose on mortgages and loans
they take control of all properties
they change the laws to support development systems
they separate the classes into non-associated types
they reeducate the people to a lesser level
they set up a international ruling tribunal
they create new rules and regulations you must follow
they create extreme punishments for disobeying
they eliminate completely, those who protest,
they are your rulers
Does this sound far fetched? Defend the American way or lose it!


The eighth grade transition programs that took place last week at all three Monroe County public high schools were designed by students for students through the sponsorship and leadership of Monroe Youth Challenge Program to reduce school violence. Immediately after the first 8TP, the Safe and Drug-Free Schools Report showed the number of violent acts against persons, harassment, and fighting incidents on all three campuses dropped. From the school year 2004-2005 to 2005-2006 reports dropped at Coral Shores from 19 to 4. Marathon went from 25 to 22 incidents and Key West dropped from 21 to 16.

The MYCP-sponsored transition programs are designed to benefit eighth-grade classes merging into the district’s three high schools. In Marathon, the program is called 6TP because it focuses on the incoming middle school class.

Statistics indicate that ninth-grade is a critical year for high school students and the success or failure of a student during this year is connected to drop out rates among at-risk students. The creators of the 8TP, all former students of CSHS, designed the program to address some crucial developmental assets that these and all youth need which is to feel connected, safe and have a sense of choice and self confidence. Monroe Youth Challenge Program is a project of the Monroe County Education Foundation to foster acceptance, respect, and success in the youth of Monroe County.

For more information about this project or any other MYCP-sponsored program call MYCP Director Sunny Booker at (305) 293-1400 ext. 53319 www.monroe.k12.fl.us/mycp.



An armful of Awwww!

[Cop gang beating motorist video]  By the time it's all said and done it will be ruled the cops were justified. Will this surprise anyone?

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