"Why would you want to buy property in Maine!?" (school, taxes)

[mainebrokerman]

Originally Posted by animalcrazy

Our electric bill averages $130 a month in the winter, but our gas bill this month was only $120. I'd gladly pay more if we could have had some snow. Where is the snow

Im not going to complain about this winter- usually this time of year, we hear of towns running out of money because of plowing so much
so, if no overtime, by the plow drivers and half the hours as usual-do they get paid anyways?? or do we bank some monies for next year ????

also, a mild winter=million of gallons less oil in the furnaces/boilers

[animalcrazy]

[quote=mainebrokerman;23150688]

Originally Posted by animalcrazy

Politicians grease each other so much, they dont know what honesty is

the same folks in power that will nail a cop to the wall for taking $50.00 of drug money-will grease themselves and others for hundreds of thousands.

I dont want politicians anymore- politicians is latin for the word LIAR (just my opinion)
I want someone who's been in the real world, and not lived off the government nipple most of thier lives

I liked herman cain-but the liberal press pretty much lynched him (politically)-the same press that defended clinton on much worse charges

I have never been more convinced that the presidential office is nothing more than a puppet for big business. I know corruption exists every where, human's are weak and money is a drug that's hard to resist. I was hoping to get away from the machine politics and all that goes with it when we move to Maine. Are your politicians any different? Is it possible that there really are honest politicians or have I just been jaded by the corruption I've witnessed here?

[AustinB]

[quote=animalcrazy;23162071]

Originally Posted by mainebrokerman

I have never been more convinced that the presidential office is nothing more than a puppet for big business. I know corruption exists every where, human's are weak and money is a drug that's hard to resist. I was hoping to get away from the machine politics and all that goes with it when we move to Maine. Are your politicians any different? Is it possible that there really are honest politicians or have I just been jaded by the corruption I've witnessed here?

It's the same here, they're just cheaper.

[DPO1131959]

[quote=mainebrokerman;23150688]

Originally Posted by animalcrazy

Politicians grease each other so much, they dont know what honesty is

the same folks in power that will nail a cop to the wall for taking $50.00 of drug money-will grease themselves and others for hundreds of thousands.

I dont want politicians anymore- politicians is latin for the word LIAR (just my opinion)
I want someone who's been in the real world, and not lived off the government nipple most of thier lives

I liked herman cain-but the liberal press pretty much lynched him (politically)-the same press that defended clinton on much worse charges

It's unfortunate to see such cynicism. Most elected officials are honest, hardworking, and are committed to government service. But when the bad apples get exposed, the corruption stain also rubs off on the honest majority. Unfortunately, there's corruption everywhere. But when your co-worker gets caught with his hands in the petty cash jar, it doesn't mean you're guilty too. It's our job as citizens and voters to elect the best people we can to public office, and to hold them accountable. If all politicians are liars (they are not), we're the ones who have failed.

About the press and Clinton - I recall very clearly that Clinton got the crap beat out of him for the Lewinsky episode. Clinton should not get a pass for what he did, and neither should Cain (or anyone else).

Okay, I'll get off my soapbox now.

[AustinB]

[quote=DPO1131959;23166099]

Originally Posted by mainebrokerman

It's unfortunate to see such cynicism. Most elected officials are honest, hardworking, and are committed to government service. But when the bad apples get exposed, the corruption stain also rubs off on the honest majority. Unfortunately, there's corruption everywhere. But when your co-worker gets caught with his hands in the petty cash jar, it doesn't mean you're guilty too. It's our job as citizens and voters to elect the best people we can to public office, and to hold them accountable. If all politicians are liars (they are not), we're the ones who have failed.

About the press and Clinton - I recall very clearly that Clinton got the crap beat out of him for the Lewinsky episode. Clinton should not get a pass for what he did, and neither should Cain (or anyone else).

Okay, I'll get off my soapbox now.

You are absolutely correct. It's just that the rotten 97%, make the rest look bad.

[mainebrokerman]

"originally posted by mainebrokerman"

ive never seen this get messed up as in the last few posts-many wasnt me, but my name is there

[Submariner]

Originally Posted by AustinB

You are absolutely correct. It's just that the rotten 97%, make the rest look bad.

Only 97% ?

I had thought it was closer to 99.95 of them that make the rest look bad.

[AustinB]

Originally Posted by forest beekeeper

Only 97% ?

I had thought it was closer to 99.95 of them that make the rest look bad.

I was going from memory, and it's a little off...

Gotta spread some

[animalcrazy]

Originally Posted by mainebrokerman

"originally posted by mainebrokerman"

ive never seen this get messed up as in the last few posts-many wasnt me, but my name is there

Yeah right. I didn't post this rather eloquent tirade " Politicians grease each other so much, they don't know what honesty is", but I wish I had. It's a very accurate description of Chi Town politics. If you want to have your property taxes reduced here you had better hire an attorney. You can prove to them that there are several properties lower than yours and they will deny your appeal. We have a friend that does this every year for his business. He receives a reduction but the attorney fees eat up most of it. You have to pay the machine to play. And now our third governor has been convicted of corruption. Seriously Please tell me Maine isn't like this. Don't burst my bubble and if you do: Don't make me come over there!!!!

[animalcrazy]

DPO1131959 I want to live in your world