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Re: “Finally, I Understand Why People Like Downton Abbey”
Welcome to the club!
Re: “Media Watch”
"We are sorry the inappropriate article aired on KGUN9.."
I thought "article" referred to the printed word and "story" was used in both print and broadcast.
Anyway, this might make me actually tune into KGUN to see if it happens again. Otherwise, I can't think of any reason to watch that faltering station.
Re: “Amy's Baking Company Says 'We Were Hacked!' Following Yesterday's Scorched Earth Campaign”
How do I know they were hacked? Well they were deleting comments for one. Thats really nice of the hacker to delete bad comments. To make matters worse, after the announcement of hacking, they went to their photo pages and changed the description to racists comments. Every photo, after the hack announcement, was changed to look like it was hacked. When I call them out on FB, they delete it. I know because I quoted it on a page, then went back and they added some more text. I hope they didn't call the FBI and the police because that is illegal to file a false report. It is so easy to prove too.
Re: “Seriously, People, Tell Domestic Harmony to Go F—k Itself”
Mammey, let's lay this to rest: Cursing isn't necessary, but use of it is a reflection of the culture that exists, not a sanitized, white-washed version that we wish we could take part in.
In Mari's case, the idea of telling domestic harmony to go fuck itself could easily be seen as wanting to dismiss the concept with extreme prejudice -- to say, as clearly and proudly as possible, that it's an outdated, useless ideal and that people should be focusing on creating the best of life as it is, rather than to hope and pray that one day, everything will be absolutely perfect.
That's not to say that no one believes culture can't be improved, but to campaign vehemently against the use of swearing is a bit like attempting to close the barn doors after the horses have already escaped, bred in the wild, raised their young, grown old and died.
All that said, while your efforts are admirable, they're also misguided, not to mention a waste of your energies -- particularly in the comments section of an alternative weekly's website. Lay off it.
Re: “Sales Tax Might Be Close to Simplifying — Again”
Republican speak:
'“I have found that [the cities] move the goal post,” Lesko said. "They agree on something and then they change their mind. It’s going to be whatever the Governor and the Legislature believes is best. We are not going to wait until the cites agree with everything they want. We don’t want to hurt the cities, but we need to move forward.”'
So we'll hurt the cities...
Re: “Community Conundrum”
Well, I don't want to negate any good that has been done in the past and can't imagine what GLBTQ community in Tucson would be without it. But, after almost 2 years in Tucson (job relocation) my partner and I are doing everything we can to get outa Dodge and back to the West Coast. I've lived in urban and rural settings, USA and internationally. Yet, we're appalled and have never experienced such backwardness as Tucson -- not only when it comes to GLBTQ issues, but also, politically (roads, development, improvements) and socially (lack of prioritization for homeless). So whatever structural changes are deemed necessary by God I hope they are for the best. But I would expect that the same principle of justice and equality sought through programs and advocacy is practiced as well regarding employment issues; otherwise, the leadership would be a sham and lack credibility.
Re: “The Folks at Amy's Baking Company In Scottsdale Have Gone Insane [Update: They Were 'Hacked']”
I think Amy is a kin to Jan Brewer
Re: “Seriously, People, Tell Domestic Harmony to Go F—k Itself”
No mammey, I don't get the point. Its seems archaic and frivolous. To each their own I suppose.
Re: “The Border Battle”
Please , Grijalva Please.. Compromise is now a term politicans use to convince the public that they are attempting to look like they are doing something...... For those of us that have lived in Tucson for 40 years or more , Natives of Tucson, know that Grijalva should be President of Mexico instead of a U.S. congressman.. Most of his district looks like sonora mex. and functions similar to nogalas sonora mex.. His district has always had the highest crime rate in pima county. Not much has changed for the better since Raul "took" over this district a long time ago.. The number of Illegal immigants from mexico has increased in his district since his take over however... Almost evey time Raul opens his mouth and some sort of word combination comes out,,its got some thing to do with non citizens and in some way bad mouthing the legal U.S. citizen....
Re: “AZ Legislature: Budget Showdown Set for Thursday”
I hope the Republican spat results in the killing of the bill destroying Clean Elections. The people of the state established Clean Elections for a reason and the legislature, and I don't care which party is behind it, should be keeping their hands off of it.
I want my candidates being elected, and going into office, beholden to no special interest who may have bankrolled their campaign. Let's continue being a model of public financing of elections for this nation.
Re: “Amy's Baking Company Says 'We Were Hacked!' Following Yesterday's Scorched Earth Campaign”
ADDITIONALLY -- IF YOU REVIEW the photos on their Facebook page, NEARLY ALL food photograph (listed as shot in-house) were taken/stolen from other pages throughout the internet -- AND CLAIMED AS THEIR FOOD. Again, CLEARLY deceptive, if not Fraudulent.
Re: “The Folks at Amy's Baking Company In Scottsdale Have Gone Insane [Update: They Were 'Hacked']”
The blatent disrespect to customers and abhorrent treatment of their staff is disgusting.
Re: “Amy's Baking Company Says 'We Were Hacked!' Following Yesterday's Scorched Earth Campaign”
To the assignment editor:
It appears that the level of deception, if not outright fraud, and clearly illegal activities perpetrated by the owners of "Amy's Baking Company" is remarkable:
1: Selling store-bought items as "home made" (see "Kitchen Nightmares" -- AND PBS "Check Please" interview where she claims her food to be fresh, house made, locally sourced and organic).
2: Customers report that she claims to have been trained in Culinary Arts in France (again, see PBS "Check Please").
3: It has now been revealed that much, if now all, of their desserts are likewise purchased out of house -- which would suggest that even their company name is fraudulent.
4: While they may pay slightly more in their employee hourly rate than what is legally allowed, AZ Labor Laws CLEARLY state that ALL TIPS are the property of the server WITHOUT restriction of the management or ownership. Their publicly admitted policy of corporate theft (stealing the property of their servers) is clearly illegal.
It would be interesting to see the ownership of this organization publicly called-out (by the press) and questioned regarding these practices. It is my hope that the service staff -- past and present -- will file a class action suit to seek the recovery of illegally take tips. And that the AZ Attorney General's office review these practices for possible criminal action. And should their claims that their Facebook and Twitter accounts were hacked prove to be false, criminal charges should likewise be pursued.
Re: “The Border Battle”
Only my opinion, feel free to call me what you wish. I have several family members who are naturalized citizens and they did it the legal way. That said, my concern is the great degree of naiveté demonstrated by the Gang of Eight. Why do they believe a group of people who have violated there native country's laws and then our laws to illegally emigrate, work without proper documentation, steal or falsify identification, steal goods and services intended for legal, needy citizens will suddenly decide to follow the law? I have a hard time believing even one fourth of those here illegally will voluntarily pay a fine and back taxes much less register with the government, and then learn English and become law abiding citizens. Am I being too cynical? Or just realistic?
Re: “Seriously, People, Tell Domestic Harmony to Go F—k Itself”
Jana, are you serious? You don't understand?
OK, will lay it out plainly, so those with limited civilized natures will understand the point.
Point is EVERYTHING one does, when interacting with strangers, affects the image one
creates of one's culture and themselves in the eyes of those strangers. If you are bent on
creating an image of yourself and your culture as buffoons, then by all means utilize any
stupid slang in your limited vocabulary. If, on the other hand, you wish to project an image
of civility, then use proper language when out in the field.
Jana, I don't get it that you don't get it !!! Sorry, but do want the best for you, just don't know
how to get the point across so you'll understand the point of keeping cuss words to a minimum.
It's like: "the obvious is obscure in your culture"
Regards,
Mammey
Re: “The Border Battle”
Actually, the environmental hazards stem from allowing all these illegal aliens into the country in the first place. Do something positive for American and encourage them to self deport.
Re: “The Folks at Amy's Baking Company In Scottsdale Have Gone Insane [Update: They Were 'Hacked']”
The network accidentally sent in Gordon Ramsey instead of Dr. Phil to save them lmfao.
Re: “Amy's Baking Company Says 'We Were Hacked!' Following Yesterday's Scorched Earth Campaign”
Meow meow meeeeow mew meeeeow meeew meow meow meeeeow meoooow meow!
(and I mean it!)
Re: “A Passed-Out-Drunk ASU Student Was Left At a Hospital With a Wheelchair and A Note”
Wait just a minute!!!!! I'm sure no one forced this immature a-hole to drink that much! What about HIS charges for MIC?!?! What about taking responsibility for one's actions?? He is the 'smart guy' who decided to drink that much. I mean, cheers (pun intended) to his friends for at least realizing that their buddy needed medical care, but, really? If you are old enough to be out of mommy and daddy's care and going to college like a big boy, you should be old enough to realize that there are consequences, for crying out loud!
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Re: “Amy's Baking Company Says 'We Were Hacked!' Following Yesterday's Scorched Earth Campaign”
Really? The FBI getting involved in a hacked facebook account? XD
Yeah sure . . . I believe them, I once got MI6, the CIA and FBI come to my house to treat me for a paper cut . . . bad day . . .