I dropped by  the Multi Service Center Monday afternoon. I saw  a whole stack of the rag on the bench by the door where the bus drops people off. I would assume the rag was dropped off either Thurs or Friday of the previous week. Since the rag was there on Monday I don't know what Bobo means by "shortly after ".

Maybe a whole bus load of people got of the bus and grabbed a copy. On no, that can't be true, because there are less and less people going to the center because Marcia is such a witch.

Maybe 100 Rag supports picked them up to enjoy?




HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!

Maybe some of the diabled who use that bench to wait for the bus, because they can't stand, tossed them into the garbage.

Rip Dinkle...LIVE on the scene!

This reporter just learned that the OVM has decided to carry The Warehamwhineserver again. Apparently it's cheaper the the wrapping paper they use for the meats and fish. I can just use all the left over copies (which are plentiful) to wrap the meat up. It's also handy for wiping up counter spills!


In other news: Where the heck is HAM????

You heard it first here....Rip Dinkle...over and out.

urneighbor wrote:

I learned in other campaigns and town controversies where there are heated opinions on both side that sometime people go over the line taking matters into their own hands. Usually it's in the form a late night raids stealing campaign signs.

I can attest to the sign stealing during campaigns. A couple years ago some of the signs I had put up got stolen. The police were notified. They know who the culprits are as do many townies, just ask around. The cops set up a sting, but alas, no sign stealing that night.

Despicable behavior and not just because the signs cost good money. If you can't beat your opponent fair and square, you don't belong in the race. Sorry if I drifted a bit on this thread, but I had to comment on the above.

Stealing signs, rags, anything is illegal. Of course, if something is free---are you stealing it? Just wondering.

Last edited by Molly (2009-08-12 13:59:46)

By: robertslager on 8/12/09
COA director Marcia Griswold just informed me that somebody came into the Senior Center shortly after I dropped off 100 free papers intended for local seniors and the Meals on Wheelers program and stole them all. Shortly after the hatebloggers started complaining that the Observer gives free papers to local seniors. These people are sick. How they can claim they aren't trying to censor the news is beyond me.

I'm confused. If someone "stole them all" how can there be 80 left? Did ragboy have an extra 80 rags hanging around to replace all the stolen ones?

Have a safe trip Larry. We need your investigative skills.

While keeping my hands safely away from the pile of poop, I was wondering about the piles of papers that used to show up at the Town Hall? If this is still the case, it would seem that this is a far more dangerous affair, in that the people who go there on business are very likely to form opinions, and perhaps vote. My fellow senior citizens tend to talk a good game, but many fail to follow thru with action.

Why is a political polemicist allowed to give his slanted vitiol away for free in a public building, whether the CoA, Town Hall or wherever. A legitimate newspaper, OK; for example, the Boston Herald used to distribute free copies of its morning edition to afternoon commuters in South Station. A magazine touting the positive features of living on the South coast, OK.  Etc.

Update!
The papers are sitting on the bench outside the handicap entrance (photo to come later). So, Mr. Slager lied, plain and simple. Thank LizDaGnome, she found the papers sitting there. She is snapping a photo as we speak. More to come later.

As a hate blogger, power elite, recall crew, and all around pain in his ass, I would like to see some sort of retraction or apology. :)

just want to add thee are 86 papers.

Last edited by Larry McDonald (2009-08-12 15:46:34)

Larry... Marcia Griswold also lied. Bobo doesn't have the balls to use her name without her permission.

I happened to run into a friend who happens to work in social services in Brockton, she also happens to work with the Meals on Wheels program, I think Marcia may be getting a phone call. From what my friend said distributing the rag to vulnerable elderly citizens may (I stress the word MAY because she stressed the word MAY) pose a problem. We shall see, but at least someone is going to check. Godknows I wouldn't want my parents only news to be Bobo's opinion of the world!

I bet that Paul Shooter shoots blanks.

Here's another example of how Robert Slager thinks, and if you don't think it's a significant clue into his personality consider it's his first sentence:

There are days this job makes me so weary I can barely get out of bed in the morning. I know the day will be filled with endless attacks on my character by anonymous hate bloggers.

I highlight his use of the term threat above and missed the obvious meaning of his lead sentence today. If he literally is feeling so weary he has difficulty getting out of bed in the morning I suggest he talk to his doctor. Hey, I am not out to see him destroy himself as a person. I just want his paper run by a responsible journalist.

To Robert Slager:

As for attacks on your character, Robert, I don;t know you so I don't have much to go on to make any conclusions about something as subjective as character. From what I can tell you seem to be attracted to those in power and are letting certain people with authoritarian personalities influece you so you can get their approval.

There are a two or three people who I can see how you would characterize as anonymous hatebloggers, but everyone else posting here either using their own name or a nickname do not post hate. Sure satire is bitting satire which crosses the line into mockery and sarcasm. That, Robert, is not hate.

I really don't see manifestations of hate here in 95% of the posts. For your own mental and physical health stop focusing of the 5%, ignore the satire and sarcasm, and consider that some of us have well considered criticisms of how you do you job.

I do not consider you to be a good journalist. I have tried to explain the reasons why. Others have spent even more time critiquing your writing. You are in fact getting invaluable advice that could help you if you'd just work on being less defensive.

Until I see signs of that I will support the boycott because I think your paper has become a propaganda vehicle for the selectmen.

Last edited by urneighbor (2009-08-12 17:57:24)

I know how urneighbor is able to make statements like he just posted. He has the expertise and background to make them.
I think of all of the money I made as a consultant advising people in business and government.
I always told a business person: know your business, inside and out, and make sure you are trained in management, because the Peter Principle does speak of the inability to be a manager, but a great salesman, journalist, etc.
Mr. Sleezer has never been a manager.
That is very dangerous when opening a business that you may have intimate knowledge of, but not the ability to manage..to RUN a business.
Great journalist...bad manager.
Nothing to be ashamed of...just fact.

Last edited by danoconnell (2009-08-12 18:04:43)

Well, we know he didn't deliver them. his fingers have been flying all day.Perhaps paul shooter delivered them? Wow....we missed a chance to see the mysterious paul shooter.

Marny,
I can tell you one thing about LizdaGnome, Marcia won't be yelling at her :)

I'm a little confused. He dropped off 100 for seniors and meals on wheels. REPORTEDLY, all 100 were stolen. He ALLEGEDLY dropped off another 100 and 86 were left yesterday when our own super sleuth did some investigative work.

So, only 14 get delivered to meals on wheels seniors? Maybe I'm just not good at math. Or maybe there are only 14 people in town who get meals on wheels. Or maybe I don't believe a word he says.

One day at a time. Say it with me, one day at a time.

We shall overcome.

P.S. No racial overtones intended. The phrase has been co-opted by any one or group who is facing a seemingly insurmountable challenge. Not that there hasn't been some disgusting race baiting recently. But really, we SHALL overcome the rag.

I was actually going to say "We are all in this together", but that is quoting High School Musical and now everyone will want to dance!

The reason the stolen paper thing was only a comment and not an article is because there are way too many holes in the story. If you use the word "shortly" as in shortly after I dropped off the papers, and then you find out the papers were dropped off Monday and were sitting there on Wednesday morning, you lose all credibility. Then when some counts the papers in the morning and says approximately 80 and then someone counts the papers in the afternoon and says 86, it becomes a lie.

So, let's see if we can sum this up:
Marcia told Slager the papers were missing, but they weren't. You either have to believe she was lying or he was lying. Either way, I put this on Slager. He had the opportunity to get off his lazy ass and drive down there to check.
Later in the day, he says he had "someone" make a delivery, which is bogus from the start if the same amount of papers were sitting there in the morning(and for two days) and the afternoon.

Again, this is why it was in the comment section and not reported as news. 


Now, before I finish packing and head to the airport, I just want to say, Commonsense is right. We really are wasting our time trying to get him to tell the truth. He is a blatant liar and that isn't going to change. I enjoy reading Casual's analysis of his work, so I hope he keeps that up, but I am going to concentrate on what needs to be accomplished for the town meeting and the election. I also have some othe things that I(we) have been working on, so stay tuned!

The great thing about democracy is one person=one vote. Every vote matters!  That is how we achieve a majority!  If you aren't registered to vote, please visit town hall and register. Encourage your family, friends, and neighbors to register. Hopefully soon, we'll have neighborhood meetings and get the information out to voters, so they can make an informed choice at the town meeting and election day.

marny wrote:

Lizdagnome... If you are going to talk to Marcia in person and you DARE to question anything she has said or has done, you should know she will probably start yelling at you.

marny i never got to talk with her yesterday or today but there is always tomorrow.. i will make sure we are in a common area when we talk arent there video cameras in there?? also if someone recorded anything in a common area just saying..i was born at night but not last night... thanks for the heads up.. i wont cut her off in traffic though..

thanks for the tip ill bring my daughter maybe shell keep her cool in front of a child..

All you need to do is design a free newsletter.Then drop off 100 copies for the Friday delivery. They must include it with his delivery or they will have to stop delivering his.

I'm working on the design now will send it to Bill to post for all to review.

Then you can all submit articles and we will distribute.

I applaud your energy.  Most of the papers sit in a stack and are simply free for anyone who enters the multiservice center.  I would assume that the major targets are the seniors who attend any of the various programs in the building, including the on-site lunch program, bingo, etc:  Larry Gaines is the volunteer that delivers the Rag to the small group of elders who receive Meals On Wheels.  I find him very difficult, and he has already raised havoc here.  He is a volunteer, and I don't think you will make him do anything he doesn't want to do.  I would write off the Meals on Wheels folks, since Mr Gaines does not need a newspaper to deliver his opinions to that group.  I would insist that the Multiservice Center allow your newsletter to be placed next to the Rag inside the building or the Rag should be discontinued.

Last edited by gogatemen (2009-08-14 01:18:56)

PINKEY YOU SOUND LIKE YOU WORK ON A SEPTIC HAULER TRUCK IN WAREHAM AND WHEN TOU DELEVIRED YOUR LOAD TO THE SEWER PLANT YOU FELL INTO ONE OF THE HOLDING TANKS, YOU MAKE NO SENSE TO ME. SE YA PINK.