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12-12-2008, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by njmike
Will a local from the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area answer me, honestly, why are they so afraid of change? Why not bring in more diversified companies creating better jobs with higher salaries and bring the area up to the 21st century? This area is, at least, 25 years behind the times.
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Ask our Mayor, the only thing he thinks about is that dumb park!! |
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12-12-2008, 04:52 PM
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Somewhere in the 5 boroughs of NYC.
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Somewhere between Pa. and NYC
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Originally Posted by John From Scranton
Ask our Mayor, the only thing he thinks about is that dumb park!!
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I have to give you that. We're in agreement on something. |
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12-12-2008, 05:02 PM
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Glenn Beck rocks!!!!
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Sheeptown, USA
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Originally Posted by njmike
Will a local from the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area answer me, honestly, why are they so afraid of change? Why not bring in more diversified companies creating better jobs with higher salaries and bring the area up to the 21st century? This area is, at least, 25 years behind the times.
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I agree with you there. But I think the problem lies with the area's short-sighted politicians, not the residents. I think the people would embrace change in the economy, but it's just not happening with the leaders we have in place now. |
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12-12-2008, 05:06 PM
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Somewhere in the 5 boroughs of NYC.
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Originally Posted by NYRangers 2008
I agree with you there. But I think the problem lies with the area's short-sighted politicians, not the residents. I think the people would embrace change in the economy, but it's just not happening with the leaders we have in place now.
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It seems the past City politicians (including the current one) all came from the same mold. |
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12-12-2008, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by njmike
It seems the past City politicians (including the current one) all came from the same mold.
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The White House, isnt doing much better at this point!  |
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12-12-2008, 05:17 PM
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Somewhere in the 5 boroughs of NYC.
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The White House, isnt doing much better at this point! |
The current "resident" is moving out and hopefully the new one can do some good. |
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12-12-2008, 06:46 PM
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STAND FOR SOMETHING OR FALL FOR ANYTHING...
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this one has gone about as far as it will go...good day all....
Last edited by Retired Law 08; 12-12-2008 at 09:20 PM..
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