"Submissions to Sound Off appear as written. The Press And Journal edits only for clarity and punctuation.
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"Hi, I was wondering why there was a living room sofa…"
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"I no longer will watch Brian Williams nightly news…"
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"I’d just like to know when this big mouthed president is going…"
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"I’m actually shocked in the reaction Barack Obama…"
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"I’m so tired of the people of Middletown complaining about…"
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"It’s really nice to see Middletown Police officers go above…"
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"There was a great article from Eddie Costik thoughtfully…"
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"Tomorrow a liar and cheat will be giving his State of The Union…"
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"When are the people going to wise up and vote…"
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"Why don’t you people print anything I put in the Sound Off…"
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"Yeah, the captain of that cruise ship that sank…” (Listen online at www.pressandjournal.com)
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“Yes Mr. Lenton, regarding your article and editor’s voice…” (Listen online at www.pressandjournal.com)
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“Thanks to the person who commented about the behavior of coaches. Screaming at the kids doesn’t make them better athletes. Patience and guidance make them both better athletes and people.”
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“Dear old dude that calls in every week, your misuse of the word ‘liberal’ is rabid. Try reading some classical liberal philosophers. A liberal in a classical sense is somebody who promotes freedoms at every level within society. Things like equality and CAPITALISM are liberal ideals. For instance, socialism and liberalism are two opposing ideologies that should be treated as such and not as one in the same. It is your constitutional right to get on here and babble all you want. However, you consistently make yourself look uneducated. Your lack of any impartial political teaching is quite obvious. Read a book. You are playing into the stereotype that conservatives are uneducated and bigoted.”
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“I saw the trailer for Max Einhorn's new short! Check it out on mftoh.com!”
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“A respected newspaper should have a place for well written editorials or letters to the editor. Not rants and raves from anyone who has a snide remark or ax to grind. It only serves to ignite more distrust in the community. Why not a place for positive news and encouragement?”
Editor’s note: We do, our Viewpoints page. Letters are welcome.
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“Kudos to the Highspire Borough road crew. Bang up job plowing the middle of the street.”
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“I think the varsity coach is slowing them down with that flex offense and lack of a offense against a zone, change some things up and use your athletes. And the big men are away from the basket and not rebounding.”
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“Amen to the person submitting the Sound Off comparing veterans and fire department volunteers. There is no comparison. Our veterans and military deserve more respect and accolades than they get.”
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“Funny how today, Sunday, that the media sends their praises and condolences to the death of Joe Paterno. On the day of his death, they have ‘special reports’ in remembrance of his legacy. Did the media forget that they drug his name through the dirt for months on end and eventually caused him to lose his job and bring an end to a legend? People seem to have forgotten that the scandal involved Sandusky. Let's not forget McQueary who saw the whole thing and did nothing to stop the attack. Yet Sandusky walks among us yet today and McQueary is still coaching. Joe Paterno did more for Penn State than words can ever put to light. This man gave his entire life and dedication not only to the university but to the students as well. Funny how the doctors could have cured the cancer, but couldn't cure a broken heart.”
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“A message to cops: 1. When 10 of you show up to make one arrest, it makes you look like cowards; 2. When you taze somebody who isn't trying to escape, it makes you look like lazy cowards; 3. When you set up speed traps, it makes you look like you don't have anything better to do; 4. When you're closing down lemonade stands, it makes us think you're morons.”
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“I just love how dumb people sound when they talk about loving welfare life. That’s why YOU will never have life insurance OR retirement. Not to mention, a poor role model for your kids. I can't believe how ‘lazy’ our society has become, oh wait, ha! Yes I can!”
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“To the loser that calls in every week about President Obama, listen just because you have no life why do you have to bore us with your stupid thoughts? You don't like him because you are one of those tea baggers that think he wasn't born in this country, he's Muslim, etc. You really belong in a mental institution and I suggest social services start monitoring you very closely.”
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“How can Ms. McGlone be charged with unlawful use of a computer and hacking into former President Mary Heister's e-mail account when the Borough gave all the council members a Council Handbook that listed all the UserIds and passwords for each council member.”
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“I wonder why the Middletown PD don’t arrest 1/2 of the young’ins posting on their Facebook how high they always are and who they get it from. People don’t realize when your page is open like that the world can see. You’re so dumb to get high and even dumber to post it for the world to see!”
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“One-hundred twenty nine thousand dollars a year to be superintendent of MASD? And probably at least $90,000 for an assistant! Come on! No wonder the school taxes are raised every year! Get rid of these positions along with the worthless position of athletic director and I am sure a few other worthless positions, and lower our taxes! Enough is enough!”
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“The GOP clearly hates America! Look at the candidates they're trying to foist upon us!”
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“Frank Ryan is off his rocker. This is war. We must, I repeat, MUST make things so painful for our Muslim enemies that they never, ever want to harm America and its beautiful brand of freedom ever again.”
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“I'm so sick of Joe Paterno worship. I hope that somebody puts me out of my misery if I'm ever pathetic enough to put any human on a pedestal like that.”
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“Both parties are wrong, liars and crooks. It’s a tradition for our leaders to make promises they just cannot keep. All of them have messed this country up for to long. It must be nice to live in your blame game world with blinders on pointing your finger. Common sense is what you need with a wake up call reality check. Elephants and Donkeys are CLUELESS!”
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“Good point, keep our kids running and loving the game. Any sport with a good coach can seed a healthy mind and love of daily activity. Go to the board with the actions of a bad coach and more than two complaints, they can no longer coach at any level.”
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“Highspire has an ordinance about parking boats and trailers in the street, for the past 12 years. Why can't Middletown do it?”
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“Using money from the Met-Ed settlement to lower electric bills is like budgeting grocery money from your 401k. It might be OK for now, but what about the long- term?”
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“Say what you will about Jonathan Christ, the former owner of the Elks theater, but I went there a lot more often when he owned it. First of all, he had two showings a night, and he had decent movies. He didn't usually run kids movies, except the matinee and first show in the evening. I would love to know how much he brought in versus how much GMEDC is bringing in.”
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“Middletown School with another shortfall? I know right where you can save an immediate $80,000. It's the athletic director/dean of students!”
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“Is it true the Middletown Area High School is having a mini thon? I think if this is true, the kids in the school district battling cancer should be invited.”
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“Good riddance Ron Mull. You never had a sincere interest in this town. You just wanted a paycheck! Can we hire a decent townie who cares and doesn't plan to leave?”
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“So the fools on council write a $2 million check out of the savings account and they moved the money to where? That's right, to the general fund. You don't believe me, check the article. And what comes out of the general fund? You think electricity, right? Nope, the general fund pays for police, and highway, and parks, and favors for politicians and their friends. You suckers. They moved $2 million of our savings into the slush fund and you think it is to lower your electric rates. Sure, they will be lowered by four cents but your bills will be $950 instead of $1,000. Just enough so nobody is watching their tricks. Ask yourself, if the $2 million was to lower electric rates, why did it go to the general fund? LOL”
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“Scott Sites is the only member of council thinking like a businessman; thinking like a republican. You don't blow through $2,000,000 on police cars, Christmas decorations, and jobs for your reporter friends. It should have been invested in the borough. Investments turn money into more money. Dopes blow money just because they get credit cards. A $2,000,000 credit card.
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