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Friday May 16, 2008

[Where are the normal people who are engaged in life] Over here! We have kids, work, go to college, coach sports, volunteer in the community, have friends who do the same, do not drink all day or everyday (even though sometimes the kids make us want to), do not partake in wacky weed or other substances and we and our kids have tans. And our kids have manners, get good grades and are home before dark.

Yes, there are "normal" people here in the Keys. You just have to let everyone live and let live and continue on your own path that makes you happy.

We are at a pivotal time in our history. No one expects oil prices to ever go down again. The United States is going to change big time so be prepared.

How to get rid of a one night stand. Video

[Scandal Part II] Dear Mr. Bashinsky, I have read your posting today on "Good Morning Key West" and I take serious offense to portions of your article.  You say you are or were an attorney.  If you were a true advocate of law and a genuine objective journalist you would investigate the facts before publishing malicious slander and defamation about somebody who you have never met or talked to.  Obviously, you did not review the files in either my divorce case or the probate case.  Judging by what you have written, you have published as fact statements from only one documented seriously mentally ill individual.

Sincerely yours, Robert (Bob) Hartman,305-279-7089

In googling “deaths by taser”, I could find no instance that a taser was the identified as the actual cause of death.  There is no doubt that death has resulted in many instances wherein the taser was applied.  In these instances the effect of drugs on the subject were usually identified as the true cause of death with the taser being identified as a possible aggravator.  It’s worth noting that other disabling tactics involving physical force such as choke holds or the use of truncheons present grave risks to the subject and to the law enforcement officer.

I am the retired cop and I want to address two posts from yesterday.  First, the military guy who thinks police work is kindergarten stuff.   Prior to becoming a cop, I served 8 years in the Marine Corps.  Don't you dare question my experience in the military.  I experienced things in the Corps that I am not willing to discuss here.  In fact, your comments almost paint you to be a poser because most soldiers who actually were in combat don't brag about it on the internet.  I love my country and I love my town.  That's why I dedicated my entire adult life to serving them.  And I can assure you, my experience as a cop was far more challenging than my military service. 

And to the person who seems to think cops aren't human:  Did I ever make mistakes?  Of course I have.  Knocking on the wrong door or responding to the wrong location is usually a result of bad information being passed to the officer from dispatch.  Cops can only work with what information is given to them.

[Gator Air] I predict they will be gone within a couple of months. In the Keys, the Coconut Telegraph is faster than a broadband connection.  Gator Air can’t treat Keys people like they do. We have standards here; low standards, but still standards, none the less.

[Scandal Part III] I spent maybe three hours at Sandy’s home yesterday afternoon looking at documents of various kinds. Only a small portion of the total she has saved just on your and her affairs. I probably spent another two hours with her on the telephone. I will try to address your first and longer email point by point.
 
You say Sandy is “one documented seriously mentally ill individual.” The court you two went before during the divorce ordered psychological examinations of both of you, the results of which are part of the sealed file and are unknown to me. There doesn’t seem to be any order at all, concerning custody. Merely a transcript of a hearing before a special master. When the order granting a divorce came down, your and Sandy’s four children were living with her, and sometimes were with you. I was involved in a few pretty rough divorce and child custody cases when I practiced law, and I know that judges do not leave children in the care of a “documented seriously mentally ill individual.”
Sandy has copies of investigative reports prepared by the Florida Department of Children and Families. These reports have printed on them: “CONFIDENTIAL. Unauthorized Release is a Law Violation.” Sandy said she got these reports by going to DCF and asking for them. She had to sign something saying she would not let the reports out. It’s as if the reports are sealed, like your and her divorce file was sealed by the Court, at Sandy’s request, after parts of the file went missing while it was checked out in your custody. Sandy said the file was reconstructed by the Judge from Sandy’s court-stamped copies of the missing court documents.
 
One of the DCF investigative reports is mostly about you, Preston, and your wife, Nancy. You and Nancy are adults. Preston is dead. So there no longer is any need to protect the part of this report about you three. I deleted the parts naming anyone else. There are grammatical and syntax errors in the report, which I did not correct when I typed it... Today'sFloridaKeysDrivel

[Selling a house] I advertised one on this web site and put out my own for sale sign. I didn't have to share the money with anyone, well, except the government. It had been in the hands of a local realtor for a year and was shown a total of three times. Sell it yourself.

Obama is apparently smarter than you are because he is aware of the Democratic primary states which include: 57 contests. DC, Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, US Virgin Islands, Democrats abroad (International), Northern Mariana Islands (Republican primary). Guess what?  I am smarter then you are, but that ain't saying much.

[The Fuel and Economy Crisis] I am so tired of trying to find enough work to be able to pay my rent and just survive. And I'm really, really tired of GWB. He's a buffoon, to say the least.  But what really gets me is that in this time of skyrocketing costs of fuel and food, we are being led by a man whose family business is—oil!  Can anyone here spell conflict of interest? Does anyone really believe that the Bush family is not in bed with Middle Eastern oil? Puh-leease!  I am so ready for the revolution. You know, by "We,The People". Bring it on.

[Bush was handed the strongest military in American history and in fact the best trained in the world]  We all know that a lot of crap is tossed on this site, but this load ranks right up there with the stinkiest! Defense spending 1992=$358.6 Billion, that’s the first year of his His Bubbaness’s admin.  Defense spending 2001=$307.8 Billion, that’s the last year of His Bubbaness’s defense budgets.  That $50.8 Billion dollars cut from the military on Clinton’s watch!  In 1992 military persons on active duty numbered 1,807,177, by 2000 it had dwindled to 1,384,338, that’s nearly 500,000--one half million military folks removed from service to their country.  I suppose that in the Democrat rubric less equals more.

[Buy Owner]  I'm not sure what they're about, but I put my Ramrod house up on For Sale By Owner and got nothing.  Ads in the Barometer and Keynoter yielded the best results with a few from the Citizen in which I listed it Fri-Sun.  The best results were from a professional-looking sign complete with a two-page flyer, pictures and written info.  You'd be surprised how many people just ride around picking up flyers which seem to find their way into the hands of buyers.  I agreed to co-op with real estate agents, but only one brought a potential buyer.  Priced well, my house sold in three months--a clean, cash deal.  Be sure, however, to get a real estate lawyer to work with you.  They're worth the money when it comes to contracts.  (I was a licensed real estate agent in Virginia, but everything is different in Florida, especially the Keys!)  As well, if you decide to pay some commission, you can get your home listed on the MLS for around $300 through mainland agencies.  It matters not who lists it, just who sees it. (Search "Florida list on MLS")

Ctrl + C copies, and Ctrl + V pastes. What key strokes cut?

[Picture withheld] [The democrats actually want petro prices to rise] What the hell are you smoking? If I see one more picture of Bush walking lovingly hand in hand thru the Rose Garden again I’m going to hurl. (Don’t do it Ed.)

[Credit card debt] Sooner or later the people of America are going to drown in it. I am glad I paid all of mine off and cut them up.

[Selling a house] I haven’t sold a house, but I did rent one. I advertised in the Citizen and Keynoter and on the classifieds on BPK.com. I got more response from the BPK.com ad and it rented through the online ad and it was free.

[Who is most likely to badmouth cops] Those that feel free to break the law and blame others when they get caught. That’s not rocket science, is it?

[Retired police officer] Once again we hear from the SAS(?) guy. Many of us have had AK47's fired at us. Fear is relevant to the situation. Now I'd fear a slingshot firing marshmallows (those little suckers hurt). Years ago I feared little, time does change things.  

Am I the only one annoyed by businesses who advertise by throwing a rock-weighted Zip-lock bag into your yard?  Do these people think we are too stupid to open the phone book if we need a landscaper or a boat lift?  What's worse, my two snowbird neighbors, whose houses are closed and shuttered and have barricades in front of their driveways, also have the baggies laying in their yards.  Is this form of advertisement even legal?

I will not read any post that has nothing to say except the republicans did this the democrats did that. I am sick of it! We are on the brink of a national disaster both financially and militarily and all you people think about is your stupid political parties. Grow up and smell reality--it stinks!

I saw a boat in Eden Pines named BPK Dot Calm. I wonder if it was the Editor's.

[Presidential Siblings] I only recall Billy Carter’s antics, but I doubt if any of them did anything as serious as collapsing the largest S&L in Colorado.  It may have cost the taxpayer even more than Keating's Lincoln S&L shenanigans.  Check it out Bush fans.  It was your tax money.

Canine free style. YouTube - BRITAINS GOT TALENT 2008 DOG ACT

[Why Cheney didn't run for president] Because there's no money left and half the silverware is missing already!

The Vatican says it’s okay to believe in aliens as long as you believe they’re created by God. http://www6.comcast.net/articles/news-science/20080514/SCIENCE-POPE-EXTRATERRESTRIALS-DC/

[The democrats actually want petro prices to rise] Some folks are so divisive that they intentionally spread falsehoods. I’ll wager they are the same folks who preface every statement with “Liberal” or some such moniker intending to divide us further. Just tell your story and leave out the insults and lies.

[Stars and Stripes] It sure is nice seeing our flag blowing in the wind and in shops, stores, and even bars. The only thing I have to comment on is how it is displayed--not being lighted after dark, hanging from the wall wrong side out. If you care enough to hang the flag, please learn the proper way. Thanks for your support. 

[Anal retentive]  In regards to Two For Twenty's first pizza add ever which supposedly happened two thousand years ago is a flat out lie. The Leaning Tower of Pizza was erected in 1173 which was only 835 years ago. Also the use of the number four being IV is highly exaggerated. The Romans at that period of time used IIII as the symbol for four. Not until around mid 1300 A.D was the number used as IV. the reason for this? IV was used to represent the god of Jupiter whose name was IVPITER. I only hope they are smarter in the kitchen than they are in their own minds.

[Credit card] I pay mine off every month and Advanta sends me a commission check every couple of months from my purchases. Credit cards are good for emergencies and to get rebates—not to live on. The interest will kill you.

Asking the question, "Are you better off today than you were under President Clinton?" doesn't seem to have the same effect as when Ronald Reagan asked it of Jimmy Carter in 1980.  When Reagan asked the question:
1.  Carter was an incumbent running for reelection.
2.  Carter had four years of a Democratically-controlled House and Senate with which to work.
3.  The result was double digit inflation, double digit unemployment, 20% interest rates, and American hostages in Iranian prisons.

I don't know about you, but that prospect that situation repeating itself doesn't blow any wind up my skirt.

What happened to the bear in the chair? I last saw it on Monday on Watson just after you turned right off Key Deer Blvd. I did see the chair with no bear Monday evening with a note on it. Is he ok?

[Cops] I moved here to get out of a corrupt town and their cops. They are the same here. I will say this, the State Troopers are another breed. They are polite and know what they are doing. If you respect them, they will respect you.

The bush administration continues to supply teachers with all the latest teaching tools.

[Gator Air.  Avoid them at all costs] Word of mouth is usually the best advertisement, good or bad.

[Preamble to the World Constitution] Dear Angry Dude, What would happen if you and a few of your friends searched for Spiritual Excellence? Would your paths not lead to peace within yourselves, and ultimately, the desire to work for peace for all people?

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Friday May 16, 2008