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Garage Sale (207 Wayne Road, Alburquerque NM)
Sunday: November 22 2009. From 9:30-2:30
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Forbes Ranks NM No 1 - Moocher State
Forbes Magazine article, dated Nov 12, 2009: What's Your State's Moocher Ratio? Yes, we made number 1! Problem is, number 1 means the worst. Article makes some suggestions to those living in states with high moocher ratios: sell your home and get out because tax increases will only keep going up.
Forbes Article: http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2009/1130/opinions-william-baldwin-side-lines.html
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RE: Mayor Berry - NO to APD Chief Schultz (ABQ)
I'm for one displeased to see APD Chief Schultz is being kept on the job. For those who read the Albuquerque Journal everyday and checkout some of the local blogs, like the EYE mentioned in the original post know that there have been plenty of scandals within APD to warrant a new boss. I suggest you do as I did, and that's email Mayor (elect) RJ Berry about your displeasure with this decision: berrytransitionteam@cabq.gov
Mayor (elect) Berry keeping Schultz (ABQ)
Looks like all the scandals following ABQ Police Chief Ray Schultz haven't deterred Mayor Berry from chosing him to remain as APD Chief. Todays ABQ Journal even has an article about the Chief's role in a "blue code of silence" incident. The blog, EYE ON ALBUQUERQUE, a pro-Berry blog, rendered its opinion on keeping the chief, and it wasn't favorable to the new mayor. http://eyeonalbuquerque.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2009-01-01T00%3A00%3A00-07%3A00&updated-max=2010-01-01T00%3A00%3A00-07%3A00&max-results=50
RE: Any Advice on Protesting Property Taxes (ABQ)
You should have protested in the Spring. Tax increases are supposed to be limited to no more than 3% per year unless the house changes hands or some major improvement is made. I think you will have to go to court now.
N,valley Property taxes (albuq,nm)
I called the assessors office and was not given a clear answer as to why my taxes went up 1600.00 a year on a home I paid 142k for. They have the value at 244,100.00 and I paid for an appraisel that appraises it at 160,000.00 back in may of 2009. they also said I should have protested it last april, but I did'nt own the house until may, now they said I would have to go to district court and file an appeal there or wait until next april. We are getting ripped off and our Governor, Mayor, And everybody else at city hall is not doing anything about it. HOW do you explain 300.00 a month on property tax, that's almost half of the amount I financed, 3,597.000 a year for a 142,000 house. How do they expect people to live and this economy to get better when we are getting F.........! IS THERE ANYTHING WE CAN DO, OR JUST KEEP TAKIN IT IN THE SHORTS YEAR AFTER YEAR....
RE: Protesting Property Taxes (ABQ)
You're a victim of "tax lightning" which this year the State Courts decided is illegal, however it will require going to court to get a refund. Go to this blog, Errors of Enchantment: http://www.errorsofenchantment.com/2009/08/14/tax-lightning-is-dead-long-live-tax-lightning/
When you get to the site, scoll down to Stephanie Dzur name. She is a lawyer who filed the first suit for tax lightning. There is also a link that tells her story. I'm in the same boat as well. By the way it is too late to file a protest although you can still file an action with the court. Look on the back side of your tax bill for the guidelines.
Any Advice on Protesting Property Taxes? (North Valley)
My property tax has more than tripled since I bought my North Valley house in 2006. Meanwhile, my property value has certainly decreased. Has anyone successfully protested their property tax and obtained a reduction in the assessment? Would you care to share any insights or advice? Thanks in advance.
Union President - Supported by Your Tax Dollars (ABQ)
Last week the Albuquerque Journal reported on the ABQ fire dept union president who is being paid by tax dollars to do union business. But they didn't report everything, such as how this deal came about, or the union presidents $90.000 salary, or all the expenses racked up on the union debit card: $41,000 in 2008. And yes, Mayor Marty is involved in all this. This article provides all the details: http://eyeonalbuquerque.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2009-01-01T00%3A00%3A00-07%3A00&updated-max=2010-01-01T00%3A00%3A00-07%3A00&max-results=50
Update on flyer arrested for taking photos (Albuquerque)
Followup from:
Activist arrested at Albuquerque airport
http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/vnn/1467644716.html
Mon, Nov 16, 2009, 9:30 a.m. MST -- Phil is charged with four counts -- disorderly conduct, concealing his identity, refusing to obey an officer, and criminal trespass. He is being arraigned this morning.
It is unclear whether police were called because of Phil's refusal to show ID to TSA, or because Phil took photos at the TSA checkpoint. It appears to be the latter -- the photo taking. Interestingly, Phil contacted the Albuquerque airport (scroll down a bit and look for the pmocek posts) many months ago about this very same issue, and was told by airport officials that it is legal to take photographs at the TSA checkpoint.
After much scrambling, we found an attorney who (hopefully) is representing Phil at his arraignment. His bond was initially set at $2,275. The bonding window doesn't take phone payments, so we need someone local to bail him out (either the lawyer, or a bail bondsman). We've set up a paypal account for Phil's Legal Defense Fund.
Mon, Nov 16, 2009, 12:20 p.m. MST -- The lawyer we got hold of didn't get to his arraignment in time. It appears Phil was arraigned and put back in the Metropolitan Detention Center, with no modifications to his bond. We've contacted a bonding company and are working to get them 10% bond payment information and license copies via frustrating fax technology. The bond will cost $275, and of that, $228 is non-refundable.
We've continued talking with a few civil rights attorneys in Albuquerque, in hopes of finding someone willing to 1) deal with the litany of criminal charges they threw at Phil for his amateur photography, and 2) seek redress after that. Currently, Phil is still incarcerated.
Mon, Nov 16, 2009, 4:20 p.m. MST -- We think we've finally posted Phil's bond. According to most sources, he should be out of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Detention Center in 4-8 hours. We are working to secure him legal representation in Albuquerque. Cost estimates are about $2,000-4,000 for a retainer. Hoping he has heard somehow that people have been working to get him out. Incommunicado for 28 hours and counting.
Mon, Nov 16, 2009, 6:45 p.m. MST -- Phil is now listed as bonded meaning he's free to go. The jail said they will let him out in an unknown amount of time -- approximately 4-6 hours or so.
Activist arrested at Albuquerque airport (Albuquerque)
ALBUQERQUE, N.M. NOVEMBER 15, 2009 — A Washington State medical marijuana activist was arrested at the Albuquerque airport today after refusing to show ID to TSA screeners. Activist Phil Mocek is one of many Americans who believe Americans have a right to travel freely between the states without showing their papers to the federal government.
Mocek was tabling at the 2009 International Drug Policy Reform Conference for a Seattle-based activist group called the Cannabis Defense Coalition. The event was attended by over one thousand people, including New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, and former Governor Gary Johnson.
At the Albuquerque airport for his flight back to Seattle, Mocek politely refused to show his ID to a TSA screener, who called in a supervisor. Mocek started recording with his digital camera, which caused the TSA supervisor to become extremely agitated. The police were called in, with six officers arriving on the scene. Mocek was immediately arrested. Another Seattle activist, Jesse Gallagos, was traveling with Mocek, and was driven in a police cruiser to the edge of the Albuquerque airport, dropped off, and told he was banned from flying for 24 hours.
Like many Americans, Mocek has flown for years without showing ID to federal officials. He made headlines last year for questioning security measures at Kansas City Airport in regards to their ID requirements. See:
At this point, it remains unclear what Mocek was arrested for. Unofficial police statements say is being booked for "disturbing the peace" by taking photographs at a TSA checkpoint. As of 5 p.m. Sunday, Mocek has been in police custody for four hours, and is still being "processed" by airport police.
The Cannabis Defense Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member cooperative focused on marijuana activism in Washington State. More information is available at www.cdc.coop.
New GOTHIC Store (Rio Rancho)
Just opened on Southern Boulevard (next to Subway, cross street Uncer). We carry tapestries, incense, oils, pewter and silver jewelry, books, calendars, boxes, egyptian statues, dragons, fairies, daggers, knifes and swords. We also have a glass room with selective ashtrays and smoking materials. Come check us out and find out how good of a deal you can get on some really amazing imported items from England and the UK.
Mayor Marty Corruption - Again
Another story of Mayor Marty helping one of his supporters with the help of the APD. Our city is faced with a budget shortfall in the millions so why not do a few favors and add to it, at least that's how our corrupt politicians see it. For details of this go to:
"EYE ON ALBUQUERQUE". http://eyeonalbuquerque.blogspot.com/2009/11/golden-parchutes-welcome-back-lawrence.html
RE:Blakes, Gay Marrige (ABQ)
The Original Author wrote:
"GLBT couples should be entitled to the same rights as a married couple, but what is the problem with calling it something else? A marriage is defined as a state between a man and woman, and has been for thousands of years. Call it a gayrriage, a homo-union, or whatever. I don't care come up with something. Think of it as a chance to express your uniqueness."
My Response:
Thank you for sentence one in your post. I have no problem calling a legalized (govt) union of two persons a domestic partnership. Which could be used for many people, not just the GLBT community. Holy Matrimony is defined as a union of a man and a woman in certain churches, and I believe should stay that way. If GLBT or open and affirming churches choose to provide marriage services for any members than so be it. But legally we should all have access domestic partnerships. Domestic Parnterships would solve many people faced by hetrosexual couples......i.e Second time partners and estate planning. No more pre-nups! All I, and speaking for millions in my community want are equal laws to protect assets, taxation issues, wills, healthcare directives, employement discrimination, etc.....
Thanks for answering one of my questions. So , I am clear you find it bothersome for same sex unions be called "marriages"? I can understand that. Many couples work very hard at making a marriage work. It is not easy for certain. The GLBT community is not out to take anything away from anyone else. I love my partner more than anything or anyone in the world. I just want to provide for him in my death as well as my life. We need more folks like yourself to express fear or things the are bothersome so we can all come to logical resolve. Thanks Again!
ORIGINAL AUTHOR OF THE ARGUMENT
Instead of ranting, raving, and going off in different directions, why don’t you simply ask the questions in a concise and orderly manner?
Blake's and Gay Bashers (ABQ)
I AM THE ORIGNINAL AUTHOR OF THE ARGUMENT. TO THIS DAY NO ONE AS ANSWERED MY SIMPLE QUESTIONS. JUST INSULTS AND IGORNANCE.
JUST FOR THE RECORD HERE ARE THE QUESTIONS:
"Now for the person with a family of nine. That's good you made a choice to have a family. There is alot of work and love to have in a large family. I am sure I pay plenty of property taxes to help school the children. Even tho I will never be sending a child to public school, I have always helped paid for others. The standard federal tax exemptions for your family must be great. Now why would it bother you for me and my lifetime partner like you and yours, have the right to atleast get a deduction for 2 wage earners? Do you think that we can change one of your children into being gay or lesbian? Would you love them any less if they were? Well unless you are the Osmond family, chances are one or of your offspring is homosexual. Why would it bother you for me to decide my who my pension plan goes to? Why would it bother you for me to decide who my estate goes to? Without the worries of homophobe family members that cast me away for being me? I am just wondering why these things that hetrosexual couples "automatically" get bothers you? This is not an argument of my choice or my creation. This is a quest to really find out why some hetrosexuals deny the same things to others that they get? In a country that is build on equality, I ponder why this is so bothersome. For the record, I do not support legalized same sex marriage ( yes I am gay) nor do I support legalized opposite sex marriage. Marriage is a religous institution and should reamain as such. Our government needs to recognize only rhe legal aspects of the individual. I mean wouldn't you be pissed off of someone in your family just drops in after your death and rob your lifetime partner of the estate you built together? "
THESE WERE THE QUESTIONS, BECAUSE I CANNOT UNDERSTAND WHY ANYONE WOULD OPPOSE THEM AS EQUAL FOR EVERYONE?"
This is what I got back...first reply ignoring all of the questions!
"Thanks for providing a list of companies and organizations that supported Prop 8. I now have updated my list of “favorite companies and organizations”. I think it only fair of you to provide the list of those that apposed Prop 8, so we can perhaps boycott them.
And just to add. This is old news. You folks took your best shot at imposing your minority views on the majority and lost. Now take your lumps and get on with life, or to be more specific..............G E T A LIFE"
For the record sir/mam "I have a life and I don't believe that minority views were cast on anyone." Why are you so bitter and hateful? What did I do to you? I don't spit on your questions because you are hetrosexual!
SO THEN I REPLIED TO GET A LIFE PERSON WITH THIS SCENARIO
Just for the record to those of you who hate us. Suppose all of the GLBT community moves to the states which recognizes the needs for gay protection and allow the same civil unions you have. Well let me tell you, I hate the cold but it looks more and more better to move there! Then you can eat all of the fucking Blakes burgers you want. Well perhaps not, cause there are gonna be move mighty poor states when we pull our assets out and sell our property for below market. Your not gonna have shit, cause there won't be us to tax for fucking welfare money either. When 1/3 of your fabulous people leave your local economy, let's see who has the last laugh. See instead of procreating and having to feed cloth and support children, we saved our money. And wow when we move there will also be the lack of support for them good ol husbands that frequent us for what they are not getting at home. Doctors, Dentist. Lawyers, Teachers, Professors, Managers, Business Owners, Hairstylist, Mechanics, Clerks .....all just gone! Think about it. SO spread your hate and we leave. Just like the Native Americans........We will build casinos and take all of your money.... losers!
OK I ADMIT THE LANGUAGE AND PUNS A BIT STRONG....... JUST DON'T LIKE IT WHEN PEOPLE SMART OFF WITH GET A LIFE!
THEN THIS LOVELY COMMENT COMES ALONG! STILL NO ONE EVEN ATTEMPTED TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS I ASKED.
"Please tell me and the other Blake's supporters where to contribute to your relocation fund."
WELL THEN, YES I AM A BIT ANGERED IN MY REPSONSE......OKAY MORE THAN A BIT...CAUSE NO ONE EVEN CARE TO ATTEMPT A LOGICAL ANSWER
"So you really think you have money to donate to relocate the GLBT community. Oh Honey, we have all the money. You have your cheating ass husbands, many of which I know! You have your money hungry PMS wifes and stupid kids that play soccer talk on cell phones and cant even tie their shoes!!! 1/3 of the American population is from the GLBT community. All shapes colors sizes ethnicities from all professions. Pretty fucking soon MORONS like you will have to learn more than a sharp queer cut remark on here! Think about it. Its a Queer Nation. We demand equality. Nothing more nothing less. Stand in our way, loose your ass! The only reason you hate us is because you are afraid of your own CHOSEN boring sexuality."
AND THIS FOLLOWS: SUCH A TYPICAL RESPONSE BY SOMEONE WHO HAS LOST ALL TRACK OF THE ARGUMENT.
"Damn, So sorry if I offended you. I thought you were serious about relocating to the North East. However, since you prefer to act and talk like a nasty queer, I will tell you this. The only thing you are 1/3 of is the streetwalkers on Central.
Equality, no damn way. Your kind have tried it in many states but you are too stupid to understand that when you loose, you loose. What you did understand is that the normal people of this country are revolted by you. So now you are DEMANDING, Kiss off queer. I proudly stand in your way and look forward to supporting organizations against you. And I will cast my vote to close the damn closet door you crawled out of."
SO MY REPSONSE IS THIS SIR/MADAM: Call me all of the nasty queer stuff you want to call me. You are also calling someone near you , in your family or friendship circle the same thing. I never crawled out of a closet and I have never walked the streets of Central Ave. Yes we have lost states in this hate war. I feel sorry for people like you which are incapable debatting an obstacle that challenges all of us to find what works for the good of thw whole. SO NOW YOU LISTEN TO ME YOU QUEER BASHING ASSHOLE. THANKS TO A WHOLE ALOT OF PEOPLE WE HAVE A LIBERAL HOUSE, SENATE AND PRESIDENT. WE ARE NOT GOING FOR THIS STATE BULLSHIT ANY LONGER. WE WILL GO THE DISTANCE UNTIL THE FED PROHIBITS STATES FOR DENYING MARRIAGE FOR ANY HUMAN BEING TO ANY OTHER HUMAN BEING. YOUR FUCKING HEALTHCARE REFORM BILL WAS JUST A DETERENT! BETTER WATCH HOWS TOES YOU WALK ON, YOU MAY HAVE TO KISS THEIR SAME SEX ASS!
AND FINALLY FOR THE SWEET, KIND GOD LOVING GENTLEMEN WHO WROTE THE FOLLOWING. THANK YOU FOR THE ENCOURAGE OF HOPE AND PEACE...MAY GOD ALWAYS KEEP YOU SAFE. YOU WORDS ARE HEARTFELT AND NEEDED IN THIS COUNTRY!
It is funny how people just get on their soap box about marriage and how it should only be between a man and woman quoting the bible and telling everyone what a good Christian they are but they forget another important part.
Leviticus 19:18 Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.
Just because you do not agree with another persons life style and choices does not mean you have the right to belittle them, before you start casting stones do a self assessment. Maybe we should spend more time bettering ourselves and spend less time condemning others. Only those who really stand for nothing and do not understand the issues get worked up quickly when others state their opinions that are contrary to theirs.
Just my opinion, which is worth about as much as yours.
And to those who have been sending me those really nasty emails, No I am not gay, I am a family man I just believe the hate is worthless and I would rather help my fellow man then hurt them. And yes I do know something about Veterans, I am a Veteran, honorably discharged Veteran, and no I was not a cook or Supply I am a former Combat Engineer.
Engineers Lead the Way
Hope you all have a great day and a special thanks to all our Veterans who have sacrificed so much to allow us to have conversations or debates like these on an open forum not controlled by the government.
RE: Blakes
It is funny how people just get on their soap box about gay marriage quoting the bible and telling everyone what a good Christian they are but it is funny how they forget the other important parts of their religion like.
Leviticus 19:18 Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.
Just because you do not agree with another persons life style and choices does not mean you have the right to belittle them, before you start casting stones do a self assessment. Maybe we should spend more time bettering ourselves and spend less time condemning others. Only those who really stand for nothing and do not understand the issues get worked up quickly when others state their opinions that are contrary to theirs.
Just my opinion, which is worth about as much as yours.
Hope you all have a great day and a special thanks to all our Veterans who have sacrificed so much to allow us to have conversations or debates like these on an open forum not controlled by the government.
And to those who have been sending me those really nasty emails, No I am not gay, I am a family man I just believe that hate is worthless and I would rather help my fellow man then hurt them. And yes I do know something about Veterans, I am a Veteran, honorably discharged Veteran, and no I was not a cook or Supply I am a former Combat Engineer.
Engineers Lead the Way
RE: Blake's Support and Gay Basher's - (ABQ
I have been following this thread without comment until now. I'm puzzled because the whole "boycott Lotaburger" hinges on the owner providing dollars to shoot down Prop 8 in California. Uh, what does Prop 8 have to do with NM. If your concerned about CA then move there. I don't recall any action being taken against gays here in NM by Lotaburger.
Although I support the right of gays to have civil unions I absolutely oppose "marriage" rights being extended. Marriage is between man and women. I also oppose "gays" being extended special status "as minorities". I'm sick of everyone wanting to be "special". Even fat people want to be treated as "special" and be protected. Give me a break. Become one of Jerry's Kids in you want special.
re; Re, blakers and gay haters
Damn, So sorry if I offended you. I thought you were serious about relocating to the North East. However, since you prefer to act and talk like a nasty queer, I will tell you this. The only thing you are 1/3 of is the streetwalkers on Central.
Equality, no damn way. Your kind have tried it in many states but you are too stupid to understand that when you loose, you loose. What you did understand is that the normal people of this country are revolted by you. So now you are DEMANDING, Kiss off queer. I proudly stand in your way and look forward to supporting organizations against you. And I will cast my vote to close the damn closet door you crawled out of.
re; Re, blakers and gay haters (abq)
So you really think you have money to donate to relocate the GLBT community. Oh Honey, we have all the money. You have your cheating ass husbands, many of which I know! You have your money hungry PMS wifes and stupid kids that play soccer talk on cell phones and cant even tie their shoes!!! 1/3 of the American population is from the GLBT community. All shapes colors sizes ethnicities from all professions. Pretty fucking soon MORONS like you will have to learn more than a sharp queer cut remark on here! Think about it. Its a Queer Nation. We demand equality. Nothing more nothing less. Stand in our way, loose your ass! The only reason you hate us is because you are afraid of your own CHOSEN boring sexuality.
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re;Blake's Support and Gay Basher's
Please tell me and the other Blake's supporters where to contribute to your relocation fund.
Blake's Support and Gay Basher's (ABQ)
Just for the record to those of you who hate us. Suppose all of the GLBT community moves to the states which recognizes the needs for gay protection and allow the same civil unions you have. Well let me tell you, I hate the cold but it looks more and more better to move there! Then you can eat all of the fucking Blakes burgers you want. Well perhaps not, cause there are gonna be move mighty poor states when we pull our assets out and sell our property for below market. Your not gonna have shit, cause there won't be us to tax for fucking welfare money either. When 1/3 of your fabulous people leave your local economy, let's see who has the last laugh. See instead of procreating and having to feed cloth and support children, we saved our money. And wow when we move there will also be the lack of support for them good ol husbands that frequent us for what they are not getting at home. Doctors, Dentist. Lawyers, Teachers, Professors, Managers, Business Owners, Hairstylist, Mechanics, Clerks .....all just gone! Think about it. SO spread your hate and we leave. Just like the Native Americans........We will build casinos and take all of your money.... losers!
Blakes
Thanks for providing a list of companies and organizations that supported Prop 8. I now have updated my list of “favorite companies and organizations”. I think it only fair of you to provide the list of those that apposed Prop 8, so we can perhaps boycott them.
And just to add. This is old news. You folks took your best shot at imposing your minority views on the majority and lost. Now take your lumps and get on with life, or to be more specific..............G E T A LIFE
RE:RE:thank you blake's (abq)
Thank you for pointing out the ONLY fairness in govt is to recognize all Marriages or reject them all. It is purely a matter of Chruch and State along with taxation issues. I hate the prop 8 gay spreaders and as well the person wirh a faimly of nine boasting it as well. I wish like hell the petty little people spreading hate on CL about Blake's one way or another would just STOP. We have hungry children, proverty, unemployment as all sorts of things that need your wasted energy.
Blake's is privately held. What they do or do not do with their money is truly their private business. Just like what you and I do with our money.
Now for the person with a family of nine. That's good you made a choice to have a family. There is alot of work and love to have in a large family. I am sure I pay plenty of property taxes to help school the children. Even tho I will never be sending a child to public school, I have always helped paid for others. The standard federal tax exemptions for your family must be great. Now why would it bother you for me and my lifetime partner like you and yours, have the right to atleast get a deduction for 2 wage earners? Do you think that we can change one of your children into being gay or lesbian? Would you love them any less if they were? Well unless you are the Osmond family, chances are one or of your offspring is homosexual. Why would it bother you for me to decide my who my pension plan goes to? Why would it bother you for me to decide who my estate goes to? Without the worries of homophobe family members that cast me away for being me? I am just wondering why these things that hetrosexual couples "automatically" get bothers you? This is not an argument of my choice or my creation. This is a quest to really find out why some hetrosexuals deny the same things to others that they get? In a country that is build on equality, I ponder why this is so bothersome. For the record, I do not support legalized same sex marriage ( yes I am gay) nor do I support legalized opposite sex marriage. Marriage is a religous institution and should reamain as such. Our government needs to recognize only rhe legal aspects of the individual. I mean wouldn't you be pissed off of someone in your family just drops in after your death and rob your lifetime partner of the estate you built together?
Re: Thanks Blakes Lotaburger!!! - ((and thank you!))
Thank you so much poster for informing me that Blakes Lotaburger supported such a foolish cause. Im not gay myself, but I find the denial of gay peoples right to be married in their own religious traditions etc. if they so choose to be an infringement upon the religious freedom of american citizens in general. I also feel that people that make long term commitments to each other should be afforded the right to set up civil unions and recieve benefits from their spouse or partner. "Marriage" is a religious institution. IF your church does NOT want to recognize a marriage in your tradition...that is your business...However, if the government does not allow a church tha DOES choose to recognize a marriage within their tradition, how can that be defended as anything but unconstitutional? The only constitutional remedy if you dislike the idea of gay marriage is to have the government choose not to recognize ANY marriages. Sorry, there is no other constitutional and intellectually consistant option. If you want to have the right to marry, every one else gets to have it too. So thank you for pointing out that Blakes Supported this foolish cause, otherwise I might have continued to eat their. Its a shame, I like their hamburgers, but I cant support that kind of foolishness.
Thanks Blakes Lotaburger!!! (NM)
Thanks to the owners Of Blakes for their stand on traditional marriage I have a family of 9 and we will be stopping by weekly! Thanks so much for using our dollars in a way we can be proud of. Unfortunatly you should know that Pepsi is doing the exact oppisite and they are your main drink???
We vote with our dollars I am voteing with Blakes Lotaburger and a very Large Dr. Pepper!!!
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re:re.thats right
What does Elton John have to do with this? He isnt even an American! The point was that all the money was wasted on something so frivolous. Why do people care when there are so many more important things? Its a hate cause & a big waste.
re:thats right
I suppose not one cent was spent in the effort to pass the bill to allow gay marriage? Not one sick sad poor child that could have benefitted from the money spent on that? Oh my, what would Elton John say?
the 3/50 project (local businesses)
About The 3/50 Project:
Created to build loyalty and increased revenue for independent, locally owned businesses, The
3/50 project relies on a simple message: “Pick 3. Spend 50. Save your local economy.”
• Pick three locally owned businesses youʼd hate to see disappear, then return to them.
• Spend $50 per month in locally owned businesses. If half the employed U.S. population did so,
it would generate more than $42.6 billion in revenue.
• For every $100 spent in locally owned businesses, $68 returns to the local community. When
spent in a big box, chain, or franchise, $43 remains. Purchases made online return nothing.
Supporters have access to free materials that publicize the message, including a downloadable
flyer that can be printed on any color printer, then handed to customers while thanking them for
their patronage. Additional items include a window banner, a countertop sign, member badges
for websites, graphics for newsletters and blogs, a movie screen panel for theaters, and window
clings bearing The 3/50 Project logo, donated by The Chicago Market—one of the movementʼs
most proactive fans.
The 3/50 Project can be found online at http://www.the350project.net
IHOP (Montano/I-25)
I just have to pass this on....this just really blew my mind!!!! My sister and I met at the IHOP located next to Petsmart on Montano & I-25 for an early dinner with our daughters. There is a huge poster displayed on the window that reads: KIDS EAT FREE MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY FROM 4PM till 10PM. Great, we said, and unexpected bonus!!! On EVERY table there are the placecards displaying the same message. The service was great, the food was good, but when the bill arrived, we had been charged for the kids meals!!! I asked our waitress about it, and she said that "management requires the customer to ask for it".....WTF???? Um...it is around 6pm, it is a Wednesday night, and our girls are obviously uner 12 years old! Not to mention that the place is strewn with advertisements regarding that!!!! So, the waitress had to go back and fix the ticket....just wanted to share my expierience!!!
thats right
Maine is a safer place because queers cant get legally married. Really & how much wasted money did it take to accomplish this? How many are going to bed hungry tonight because food banks didnt have enough or tests & surgical procedures didnt get done because an unemployed human lost their health insur. & the "Save the Marriage" get out the scare tactics vote took how much money. HOW MUCH??? Enough God would say for the hungry, homeless & sick but thats ok right, once again another state has been spared from queer marriage. Wonder what Jesus would have done with that money? Bueller??
If You Are an Abusive Man...
I would like to suggest you do something else with your talents. Instead of abusing women and/or children, and possibly even animals to make yourself feel big and better about yourself (since the abuse truly stems from low self-esteem) please go abuse someone who actually deserves it. You know, like maybe a child molester, rapist, gang member, drug dealer or murderer. Or maybe even one of the corrupt politicians in this city. OR, you could even set yourself up in business beating the crap out of the other abusive men around town, or at least telling them off and putting them down, since you're so good at it. Make them pay somehow. Then at least you will be doing some good instead of making some woman or child's world miserable. Really, you could help out. Put your abuse to a better use!
How to Avoid Poverty
"Our research shows that if you want to avoid poverty and join the middle class in the United States, you need to complete high school (at a minimum), work full time and marry before you have children. If you do all three, your chances of being poor fall from 12 percent to 2 percent, and your chances of joining the middle class or above rise from 56 to 74 percent. ..."
Source: "Five Myths About Our Land of Opportunity"
Five myths about social mobility from Isabel V. Sawhill and Ron Haskins of Brookings: http://economistsview.typepad.com/economistsview/2009/11/five-myths-about-our-land-of-opportunity.html
Pathetic Pay/Wages (Just Albuquerque?)
Can someone tell me why an entry-level job in a casino in Dubrovnik Croatia (considered a 3rd-world country) pays almost twice as much as an Aerospace/Military electronic assembler with certifications here in Albuquerque?
You're god-damn lucky I'm a professional or your "Quad-Missile launch systems" wouldn't ever fire a shot (or explode before launch) and allied troops would die while I eat my Ramen noodles and LOL.
Cheap ass fuckers.
I thought gays
had more class than to eat at a greasy spoon "restuarant" anyway. What the H--L is a lottaburger?? Who cares? Use your gay dollar in those places that want your money. I boycott all the time when I know they dont want my money, their stupid loss. Its pathetic to actually spend $10,00.00 to keep a a bunch of harmless queers from getting married. What a waste of money!
Don't Waste Your Money On The Movie"Paranormal Activity (IT SUCKS BADLY)
If you are into true horror films this is not the movie for you!!!!
In fact if you are into any kind of movies, THIS movie SUCKS...
It is filmed like a home movie, and it sucks from start to finish------This pure GARBAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can makea better movie than that one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE ON THE NEWS ABOUT THIS MOVIE!!!!!!!!!
RE: Re:Property Tax Bill -
Yes, 3% per year unless a change takes place. HOWEVER, if improvements have been made and not reported then the situation differs. In this case, I think there is no doubt of that. The description of the house leaves me to believe that extensive improvements were made yet never factored in either by non-reporting or neglect or whatever. Tax lightning needs to end and everyone pay the current market price for their properties.
Re:Property Tax Bill: Only $334 on $925K Home (Cerrillos)
I didnt read the article. But in Albuquerque that would be how it works. Your house only gets reassesed when it gets sold. So if you bought your home 30 years ago for $20,000 your property taxes are based on your home being worth that much until its gets sold, then the taxes are based on what it was sold for.
re: property tax... (ABQ)
THAT SHOULD NOT SURPRISE YOU...IT SHOWS YOU HOW LAZY AND CORRUPT THE COUNTIES ARE HERE. THEY'RE BUNCH OF INCOMPETENT PEOPLE THAT DON'T KNOW HOW TO DO THEIR JOB! I'M NOT FROM HERE BUT I HEAR A LOT OF PEOPLE THAT MOVED HERE SAYING THAT THIS WAS A MISTAKE AND I TRULY BELIEVE THEM CAN'T WAIT UNTIL I SELL MY HOME AND GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE! AWAY FROM THIS CORRUPT STATE AND THE INCOMPETENT PEOPLE THAT LIVES HERE THEIR WHOLE LIFE. MEDIOCRE IS THE FLAVOR HERE IN THIS STATE! THAT'S WHY IT'S BEHIND IN EVERYTHING!
Unclassified/Exempt Employee's - NM & ABQ
There is an interesting article on the blog, EYE ON ALBUQUERQUE about "unclassified" or "exempt" employees. These are employees who are directly hired by the governor or Mayor Marty. These political appointees are costing us millions. Sure, some are needed but look at the numbers in the article.
Link: http://eyeonalbuquerque.blogspot.com/2009/10/unclassified.html
Property Tax Bill: Only $334 on $925K Home (Cerrillos)
NM tax lightning tax bills have made many upset. This should add fuel to the fire. In this morning's Albuquerque Journal, on the front page, is an article about a Cerrillos home on the market for $925,000 showing current taxes as $334, YES, $334. Properly assessed, the bill would be about $5600. According to the article, the home is valued at only $64,000 for tax purposes. What is most disturbing is the comments by the County Assessor who says he has properties that aren't even on the tax rolls or haven't been reappraised in years.
Tax lightning needs to end and ALL homes need to be brought to current market prices for tax purposes. I wonder how many homes have been "purposely" left off the rolls or not reappraised. Is NM a banana republic or what?
Re: Boycott Subway (Alb)
IF THEY DON'T HAVE HANDICAPPED PARKING, THEN DON'T EAT THERE!
SIMPLE AS THAT. "CRIPPLE" DOESN'T MEAN "PRIVELGED."
IDIOTS.
RE: RE: BOYCOTT -HANDICAPPED PARKING (ABQ)
I made an earlier post - critizing the HC system in general as a sham, which for the most part it is. There are trully legitimate handicapped people but they are few, very few from my years of observation of the HC system. Most pull up in front, jump out and walk all through big box stores, the fair grounds, the ballon park, etc without any problem. It makes no sense and is really about preferential parking, not being handicapped.
My mother requires use of a walker and cannot even walk from HC parking slots to the front door. I have to help her out at the entrance and then use a wheel chair. What does she need a HC placard for, she can't drive but of course she would qualify and still has a license (but no car - we sold it to keep her from being tempted to do so).
One poster made a comment about disabled vets - which I happened to be. And I could get a placard - I'm able to walk miles yet I would have no problem if I wanted to obtain one because I have the medical history from 22 years of Army service to support it. For those that don't know, most vets who are disabled are still capable of walking and do not need "special" parking. Most vets you see driving around with the DV plates (which means they are 100% disabled) are that way because of diabetes or heart problems not because of military related wounds or actions. For example if you have a family history of some illness like diabetes and it becomes apparent while your serving in the military then you will qualify for disability. There are also many vets who are disabled for mental reasons, which has nothing to do with their ability to walk. Of course there are exceptions but I'm talking in general. I have also seen vet DV plate vehicles parked in HC parking which is a violation unless they have a HC placard. DV plates do not qualify for HC parking by themselves. I recently saw a DV plate vehicle parked in a HC slot in front of Sears where the driver was loading a large box in the back, a box he carried out of the store with the help of his wife. He had no placard but thinks he's entitled to HC parking. Now some might think all DV plate vehicles should be allowed to park in HC slots but then that would be granting "preferential" treatment not parking based on true need. As the population ages more and more HC slots will be needed unless some real standards are put in place. HC parking is a joke as far as I'm concerned; I have seen too many abuses and have known several who have them yet are not trully in need. To them its about not having to look for a parking slot.
Businesses are required to have HC slots available but I'm sure there are exceptions and the Wendy's may be in that category especially since its downtown. And the original poster said 50 YARDS not 50 feet, big difference although if your an APS grad you may not know that. No one is knocking the lady in the wheel chair, as she is obviously in need. And to the Taliban censor - in America we have the right to express an opinion. I expressed mine so don't get your pink panties in a bunch over it and condem me as a Nazi. Sounds like something a Republican Bush supporter would say. If you think the people using HC parking are all entitled to it then I suggest you do some objective observation. When I saw the guy on a Harley with a HC license plate it woke me up and I started paying attention much to my dismay.
Re:RE: BOYCOTT -HANDICAPPED PARKING (Everywhere....)
My mother is in her eighties and lives with us. She is quite frail and in a wheelchair. Even in her wheelchair, every little bump and/or crack in the cement we go over makes her wince in pain. She loves to go out, however, and I don't see any reason to deny her this pleasure. Shops and restaurants that do not have handicap parking are stupid in the first place for limiting their customer base and quite possibly breaking the law. I have no opinion on "the boot" debate, but when you start disparaging those who cannot go 50 feet, you are showing true ignorance.
RE: RE: BOYCOTT -HANDICAPPED PARKING - (ALB)
The last time I checked, handicapped people were given rights to accomodate their special needs. Why all of a sudden are you Albu-Nazi's against the handicapped?
What about disabled veterans? I cannot believe that you people could say such stuff!
Anyway, it's a requirement for businesses in this city to provide a certain number of parking spaces for Handicapped individuals.
RE: BOYCOTT -HANDICAPPED PARKING (ABQ)
Walk 50 yards!!! Wow, I bet when you go to WalMart to shop you park out front and walk 300 yards while inside the store. A big thumbs up for Wendy's. Its doing its part in the fight against fat by making its customers bust a few fat cells (that they would gain from their burgers).
Handicapped parking is a scam anyway; the vast majority who have the placards/plates shouldn't. While living in AZ I even saw a Harley with a handicapped license plate. Placards should be limited only to those who need assistance to walk. How many people do you see pull into a HC slot then walk into a big box store where they walk up and down the aisles without a problem. My favorite place for HC watching is the state fair. Next time it comes around spend a few minutes watching the scam in progress.
EAT AT WENDY'S!
BOYCOTT SUBWAY! NO HANDICAPPED PARKING (Alb)
Subway on 5th and Lomas Has NO HANDICAPPED SPACES and they expect us to walk 50yards to pay the $2 parking.
I think I'll just go get hamburgers instead.
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NM Property Taxes (Tax Lightning) (ABQ)
Here are a couple websites. The first is a link to the person who filed the lawsuit that found tax lightning to be unconstitutional. http://noproposition13innm.blogspot.com/
Another website: http://www.errorsofenchantment.com/2009/08/14/tax-lightning-is-dead-long-live-tax-lightning/
I'm also caught up in this. Last I heard nothing was going to be done about it - unless each effected person files a lawsuit. I knew about tax lightning when I bought my home so just chalked it up to another unfairness in life, of which there are many. Would love to see some legislative action on this but given the budget crisis I'm sure any action will be slow and deliberate.
re; property tax increase (abq)
YOU'RE BETTER OFF MOVING OUT OF HERE. THIS STATE IS SO CORRUPTED FROM TOP TO BOTTOM IT'S PATHETIC. WE MOVED THREE YEARS AGO AND HAVE BEEN TRYING EVER SINCE TO MOVE OUT, IT'S THE LAND OF ENTRAPMENT. THE GOVERNMENT HERE ARE SO DUMB AND BEHIND IN TIMES, THEY'RE PROCESS IS SO BACKWARDS IT'S MAKES YOU SCRATCH YOUR HEAD HOW THAT IS POSSIBLE. BUT GOOD LUCK ON YOUR FIGHT, HOPE YOU WIN, OR MOVE. THAT'S WHAT WE'RE TRYING TO DO.
Is anybody upset about the HUGE increase in property taxes? (Rio Rancho)
Just wondering if I am the only one concerned about the HUGE increase in property taxes for people that have recently purchased a home. People that have owned their home over 2 years will only face a MAXIMUM 3% increase, but people who have recently bought homes will have about a 50% increase. There is a lawsuit challenging this in Bernalillo County, but I have not heard about any challenges in Sandovel Couinty. I have left numerous messages for people working for the County requesting information on how to legally challenge it, but nobody will even return my phone calls. There have been rulings by 2 judges who stated that this type of tax increase is unfair and unconstitutional, but nobody seems concerned about it. We just recently moved here from Wisconsin and if the officials in Wisconsin tried something like this, people would be standing outside the courthouse with pitchforks! Guess all the sunshine here just makes everybody really mellow and laid back! Would appreciate hearing from other people! Thanks-Carol
RE: Another APD Scandal? - (ABQ) (SE Heights)
The key is these are taxpayer supported individuals making decisions with taxpayer money. As a former US Govt employee I was prohibited from taking any gifts unless it was of marginal value (under $20) that was made generally available, like a conference where there are lots of different folks represented. I would think the city would have something similiar but then this is New Mexico ...
Comparing a doctor and pharmaceutical companies does not apply here since doctors are typically not public servants nor are they the user of the product. I do agree with you though that there are not a lot of facts but unfortunately we are getting our info from a blog and not a typical news source. I am a daily reader of the ABQ Journal and have yet to see an article about this or the one about the blown FBI investigation. I am also a routine reader of EYE ON ALBUQUERQUE and have always found them to be credible.
Re ADP Scandal (NE Heights)
Your equation to doctor's taking pharmaceuticals is nice in theory, but let us evaluate the comparison.
The drug samples that are provided to doctors generally value under $1000. However, regardless of exact value, the samples are NOT provided for the doctor’s use, private or public. They are provided for the doctors to distribute to patients who may need the drug prescribed. Also, the drugs provided are NOT limited to a selected few doctors or patients. Instead, they are provided to multiple doctors and given to any patient who has a medical necessity for the drug.
The guns given to the select few individuals are valued at over $1,000 a piece. It would stand to reason that any and all government and public officials, whether elected or appointed, have, or should have, guidelines that limit or cap the value of personal gifts given to them. (Generally that tends to be UNDER $100.) Second to that, these weapons were given as gifts to a select few individuals. If it was S&W’s intent to simply have the APD review the service worthiness of their firearms, then why not provide a sample of such to, say, the police academy? There, multiple individuals would have the opportunity to experience the firearms in action. This then would been seen as a general gift to the department as a whole, or if you will, a SAMPLE of their 9mm to be evaluated by the department as a whole.
As it stands, giving these expensive guns to a select few individuals appears more as a bribe than a charitable gift. And the ONLY person benefiting from the gift is the individual that received it, NOT the department.
I hope you are able to grasp the delineation between where a gift stops and a bride begins.
Thank you.
Another APD Scandal? (ABQ)
The blog, EYE ON ALBUQUERQUE, reported yesterday that APD is changing its service weapon from Glock 9mm to S&W 9mm. Seems some "freebie" 9mm were provided by Smith & Wesson to the police chief, his deputy and Mayor Marty a month before the decision to switch was made. Again the EYE is reporting what the ABQ Journal can't seem or won't do. The EYE reported earlier this month about a FBI undercover operation that was blown by the APD. Let's hope the new mayor cans the chief.
http://eyeonalbuquerque.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2009-01-01T00%3A00%3A00-07%3A00&updated-max=2010-01-01T00%3A00%3A00-07%3A00&max-results=50
RE: final word on boot man pt. III (Alb)
"Ok. about the cash only thing...it IS a bit weird...i agree."
It's a signifier of a lack of regulation and it's shady as hell.
Youre right about imobilizing the car, maybe they dont have the right...but heres the kicker.....
IS IT BETTER TO BE ABLE TO WALK N TALK TO SOMEONE PAY $50 BUCKS...and get your car..Take a cab to go pick up your car at the tow lot for around $150 dollars....not including the cab ride down there....which is better?....
You're argument is supporting the practice of EXTORTION. Sure it's better to hand over the wallet than to get shot in the face, but that doesn't make armed robbery right.
oh yeah and by the way im an eleventh grader at Highland. Im in a work study position for Kathyrn Madrid in the county clerks office...I pay for parking everyday, and I walk past that lot everyday.
(applause)
You still havent answered the question...
WHERE IN DOWNTOWN ABQ IS THERE FREE PARKING?.....ok ok i'll answer for you......NOWHERE....
As I stated, I am fully aware of how Paid Parking Lots function.It's not about the $2 fee. It's about PREDATORY PRACTICES. Incidentally, have you noticed whether or not Subway has handicapped parking?
Not in front of subway, not in front of the hyatt, not in front of the kimo.....see a pattern moron?
why is it so different from you parking at pima medical institute?
you suck. you have noone to blame but yourself.....and your elitist attitude.
ride the fuckin bus, you ass.
NOW YOU'RE JUST BEING MEAN. I think you should drink some milk and go bed. You're getting cranky. But thanks for admitting how wrong you were to take sides with the Car Boot Racketeers.
RE;mmmmm Blakes
Geeze, I would be happy if they could just get my order right.
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