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ODE TO (IM)MORTALITY and OTHER WEEDS

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BY DAN VALENTI

PLANET VALENTI NEWS AND COMMENTARY

(FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE, MONDAY OCT. 17, 2021) — Time to take a whack at the topical weeds that crop-up in the polymath’s garden.

Cafe Memini

THE PLANET recently had coffee on successive days on two well-known political figures. The politics discussed shall remain off the record, identities unrevealed, but the polemics turned up a topic all of us share.

Memento Mori, as the Latin phrase goes, translated as “Remember that you [have to] die.” The clause has its roots in ancient philosophy, Judaism, Christianity, and literature. In many monasteries, as monks pass each other, they might utter the phrase. We might well do the same.

Far from being a grim depressive, the reminder helps put into perspective our allotted time here on earth. It eventually comes to an end. As Peter Arlos used to say, “It’s over in a flash.” Once again, the aging Greek God was right.

Memento” is 2nd person singular, imperative mode (subject “You” understood”), active voice for “Memini” (“Remember). “Mori” is the present tense infinitive of the verb “morior,” which means “to die.” THE PLANET finds these derivations fascinating, while the Latin echoes ancient roots.

Our time requires an appreciation of its preciousness, not a panicked exploitation of its fleetingness. The first lives IN the moment and leads to fulfillment. The second lives FOR the moment and leads to forfeit. The first empowers. The second destroys.

Dim Dems

No level of crime, no spike in violence or depth of economic depression has shaken the loyalties of Detroit voters from their Democrat masters. The complete and generational failure of the education system hasn’t done a damn thing either. Nothing will.

It’s not just Detroit, where beautiful skyscrapers sit empty, vacant and rotting, where this loyalty exists. Name a major city and you find the same thing. You’d be hard-pressed to walk a mile in San Francisco without stepping on half a dozen used syringes and in several dozen piles of human waste, yet not a single elected Democrat in the city fear anyone taking their job outside of the rare primary challenge.

THE PLANET shares these words (Town Hall, Derek Hunter) to see if you note the similarities to Dem politics in the People’s Democratic Socialist Republic of Pittsfield?

Beam Mr. Sulu Down, Scotty

William Shatner has long been a favorite at this address, and we admired his work long before he played James T. Kirk on Star Trek.

As most of you know, Shatner, 90, set a record for becoming the oldest person to travel into space. Most rational minds applauded him for the achievement, but many (including on this board) dissed him. The disses including the jibes of George Takei, who’s had a long-running feud with Shatner. Sulu blasted Shatner for elating off. Kirk had the perfect response:

“Don’t hate George. The only time he gets press is when he talks bad about me. He claims 50+ years ago I took away a camera angle that denied him 30 more seconds of prime time TV. I’m giving it back to him now by letting him spew his hatred for the world to see! Bill the 🐷.”

Touche, Captain.

Exploitation or Empowerment?

Do you know of Saartjie “Sara” Bartman? She lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Read this excerpt from a recent online opinion piece:

Today, the Baartman body can be advantageous, especially on social media, where Black women have the opportunity to produce content that’s socially and culturally relevant to them and their audiences – and where users can make money off their posts.

On various platforms, women leverage their looks to obtain paid advertisements or receive free gifts, services or merchandise from various beauty and apparel companies. They’re also more likely to gain more followers – and perhaps attract more wealthy suitors, depending on their ambitions – by hewing more closely to the contemporary Baartman ideal.

On the other hand, it cannot be denied that Baartman’s image is rooted in a legacy that is engulfed by slavery, unwillful submission and colonialism. The white gaze that fetishized Baartman’s body as exotic and overtly sexual was the same one that promulgated the stereotype that Black women were sexually promiscuous, lascivious and hypersexual.

Black women today can strive for [Baartman’s] body type and make money off it -– as long as these women are comfortable with being objectified.

The “Baartman Body” features as it’s top attraction a butt so large it could sit on weather balloon and call it an egg. Saartjie Bartman was a black woman from Africa ruthlessly exploited and put on exhibition for her grossly giganticus glutei. Today, Kardashians Lil Kims have projected a form of female “beauty” that could only happen in racist Colonial times or today on social media. Both are exploiting racism, the first for its cruelty, the second for its lucre. So tell us, who are the true racists?

Bombs Away

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Sign on a Wall

Live simply. Expect little. Give much.

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“Shoe? What shoe? I didn’t see no shoe.”Nikita Khrushchev.

“OPEN THE WINDOW, AUNT MILLIE.”

LOVE TO ALL.

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Hell Toupee
Hell Toupee
2 years ago

After viewing that image TSC will have happy hands tonight.

Mad Trapper
Mad Trapper
Reply to  Hell Toupee
2 years ago

Hairy hands……

Jonathan A. Melle
Jonathan A. Melle
2 years ago

October 17, 2021

Re: Boston’s Statehouse only does disservices to the beautiful Berkshires

Hello Dirty Bird (Berkshire Eagle) Editors,

I read Danny Jin’s op-ed that basically says that the Berkshire legislative delegate Incumbents – Chrome Dome Adam Hinds, Shitty (Smitty) Pignatelli, Trippy Country Buffet (Tricia Farley Bouvier), and “the Mayor” John Barrett III – will all still be in their musical chairs elected seats in Boston throughout the next decade – the 2020s. Chrome Dome Adam Hinds bid for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts may not succeed, but he will have statewide name recognition in future state elections. Basically, it will be “Business as usual” from Boston all the way west to the beautiful Berkshires. The problem with that is that Boston’s Statehouse only does DISSERVICES to the beautiful Berkshires.  State administered aid to local governments and public school districts is always underfunded. Beacon Hill lawmakers are still sitting on $10 billion in cash for months now, while public schools, infrastructure, state funding, and so on are all in need of financial assistance from Boston’s useless career politicians. If Berkshire County wants to stop having statewide declines in its population decade after decade, then invest needed state funds into working class or affordable housing, as well as subsidized and public housing for the region’s underclass. Poor and working class people can only work if they have housing within their limited financial needs. Public policy is not rocket science, Dirty Bird (Berkshire Eagle) Editors. The state provides the financial assistance via state funding, aid and public programs to help a region such as Berkshire County meet its important needs for well performing public schools, affordable housing, police and fire, roads and bridges, and so on. Instead, Chrome Dome, Shitty, Trippy Country Buffet, and the Mayor all collected their 3 pay raises earlier this year of 2021 and are still sitting on $10 billion in state cash that rightfully belongs in the pockets of the people and taxpayers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Jonathan A. Melle

J2S
J2S
Reply to  Jonathan A. Melle
2 years ago

Musical chairs is right! Paul Mark running for Hinds senate seat! A progressive who supported Bernie Sanders bid for president. His kick off event will feature Barrett, Smitty, TFB, and the usual suspects. Nothing will change until the people around here wake up.

J2S
J2S
Reply to  danvalenti
2 years ago

This is like the landing of the Hindenburg on the deck of the Titanic.

Markus Aurelius
Markus Aurelius
Reply to  danvalenti
2 years ago

Have any one of them authored any legislation that actually helped the tax-payers of the Berkshires? Or any piece of legislation for that matter?

If not, what in God’s name do they do, besides collect a paycheck?

Last edited 2 years ago by Markus Aurelius
Outfox
Outfox
2 years ago

Speaking of Mass pols, Maura Healey using the state seal above the press release for her “Convening on hate in our communities” is the very definition of tone deaf.

Fizzlehead
Fizzlehead
2 years ago

I love William Shatner. I have seen him on many late night talk shows and he is funny as hell.

Seventh Planet
Seventh Planet
Reply to  Fizzlehead
2 years ago

Maybe we’ll get lucky and he’ll have Scotty beam you up.

Fizzlehead
Fizzlehead
2 years ago

Warning….while Covid cases are trending down in many places they are actually going up in Pittsfield. Use your own judgement but don’t expect city officials to make any outward acknowledgments. According to BHS site 181 new cases in last seven days.

Fizzlehead
Fizzlehead
Reply to  Mr. Fritz
2 years ago

You sir are a rude rude man. I hope this outburst is an anomally and not your everyday demeanor. But, in any case I will inform you that there IS help for hemmoroids, without surgery, at your local pharmacist. Stop being so stubborn and go get something.

Ray Shcullovertones
Ray Shcullovertones
Reply to  Fizzlehead
2 years ago

Colin Powell dead Covid complications.

J2S
J2S
Reply to  Ray Shcullovertones
2 years ago

And fully Jabbed .

ABSOLUT Truth
ABSOLUT Truth
Reply to  Ray Shcullovertones
2 years ago

Maybe. Or maybe it was his cancer.

Last edited 2 years ago by ABSOLUT Truth
Mr. Fritz
Mr. Fritz
Reply to  ABSOLUT Truth
2 years ago

No cancer. He died of covid despite being vaccinated.
He was a globalist and supported Biden for president.

ABSOLUT Truth
ABSOLUT Truth
Reply to  Mr. Fritz
2 years ago

I think it was cancer that did it. Cancer in presence of Covid? Maybe it was some other disease in presence of Covid. Soon, all deaths will be condition-Covid reports.

Ray Shcullovertones
Ray Shcullovertones
Reply to  Fizzlehead
2 years ago

Schools uptick I believe

Fizzlehead.
Fizzlehead.
Reply to  Ray Shcullovertones
2 years ago

SSSHHHHH…keep that on the down-low. Pittsfield schools are getting hammered with all the other issues right now. Feel bad for the ones who are actually trying to teach. If it hard for Pittsfield to get teachers now just wait till next year.

Shirleyknuts
Shirleyknuts
2 years ago

I wonder what the image Pittsfield portrays to the rest of the world. I always felt it was important to try to improve things for the next generation. This would be done by volunteering and giving a helping hand when one was needed. I am not sure I see this trait in the younger generation although maybe that is just a trait of my age. Hopefully things will improve but after watching the debates for city council I am not so sure.

The school committee
The school committee
2 years ago

As most Americans know Don Trump blocked the Biden transition team from entering the White House after Biden overwhelming victory.Trump was not going to peacefully transfer power to the new President of the United States Joe Biden.The planning of the Coup to overthrow the democratically elected Biden was on.America was now 10 weeks behind in the running of our government. America would wake up on 1/6/2021 to see the Confederate flag carrying attackers violently destroy the building.Don Trump watched the attack with Eric,Ivanka and Don Junior all laughing and excited to see if he was successful.His family became traitors on that famous day….Journalist who ignore the most important story in my life are not journalist….
1/6/2021 when Americans attack America nothing to see…..Trumps race war is on.He is the leader of 73,000,000….the radical Republicans always hated public education and this is the result.The uneducated were filling those halls and carrying that flag of human ownership.Racism is ignorance
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J2S
J2S
Reply to  The school committee
2 years ago

Black folks are the victims of hundreds of years of Democrat policy. That has made them dependent, impoverished and angry.The genius of the Democrats is that they are able to be oppressors while successfully pretending to be saviors.
They have deceived many.

J2S
J2S
Reply to  The school committee
2 years ago

TSC apparently you are not disenchanted with Biden and company handlings of the current mess created by their own doings?
Here are just a few of many. But ,eh Trump.

Crime
Inflation
Afghanistan debacle
Border crisis
Economy
Covid

Shirleyknuts
Shirleyknuts
Reply to  J2S
2 years ago

Did we ever get all the Americans out of Afghanistan? I haven’t seen anything in the news about them leaving

Shirleyknuts
Shirleyknuts
Reply to  The school committee
2 years ago

I see the picture of our NA insurrectionist, they are armed with gloves and coats…some even wearing masks. TDS I thought in time you would read, learn and grow but the longer I read the delusions you write I really do think you are a teacher in the Pittsfield School system

Pat
Pat
2 years ago

I agree about William Shatner and the lack of respect he received from so many on his trip into space. Even the British monarchy, William, had to chime in and say that “We need to worry about the Earth and not escaping into space”. None of this younger generation gets that going into space like this does make us appreciate Earth all the more. We realize we all need to get along here because Earth is life. It puts a perspective on all of the insanity our planet is experiencing now with this push toward one world government and the toxicity of how they are setting people up against each other to achieve their goals. Seeing Earth from space should make us cherish our planet and our freedoms.

Fizzlehead.
Fizzlehead.
Reply to  Pat
2 years ago

Unfortunately, seeing Earth from Earth it is not so pretty. Once the viruses eliminate the humans the rest of the creatures will take better care of it. GOOOO COVID!!!

Pat
Pat
2 years ago

People obviously prefer living in filth and decay and are happy with that rather than voting in people who would clean up their cities. In the end, people get what they vote for as we see here in Pittsfield also. If they don’t bother to vote, then that also shows they don’t care about their city.

Fizzlehead.
Fizzlehead.
Reply to  Pat
2 years ago

Let us say, hypothetically, that a city has 12 candidates running for city council. And all 12 tell you that they want to give back to their city and will do all they can to make it better. But then, nine of the twelve turn out to be liars and proceed to join with a mayor and only do things to make things better for themselves and their friends.

My point is that very often, (more often in cities like Pittsfield) you cannot tell the wolves from the sheep and they wind up eating you and your lunch before you know what hit ya. In a city like, say Pittsfield, the odds of the voters being able to elect enough councilors to offset the puppeted rubber stampers is astronomical. It has not happened in thirty years and is not projected to happen for the next thirty. That is why thousands of the cream of the crop residents have just given up and moved the hell out.

When that feel good promotional video is doctored up and released on the public, it will show hundreds of people on bikes grinning like chimpanzees as they make their way down North street. What viewers will not know however is that it was a staged event that will never happen again without rerecruiting the same bikers back to do it all over again. The video also will not show the dark side, the failing schools, the almost daily drug over doses and deaths or how much of the city is dependent on government handouts. You can put ANYTHING in a video. but that does not make it real.. Beware of alternative facts.

12 Gauge
12 Gauge
Reply to  Fizzlehead.
2 years ago

Eye roll

Fizzlehead.
Fizzlehead.
Reply to  12 Gauge
2 years ago

Sometimes the hard truth is painful, I know. But the reality is that you have a better chance of beating a casino slot machine than you have electing enough city officials in Pittsfield who will fairly represent the people. The deck is overwhelmingly stacked. Vote by mail so that you don’t waste the gas money.

The school committee
The school committee
2 years ago

It’s funny that creating employment in the Berkshires is Pittsfields job.How about Stockbridge Adams Becket Hinsdale Sheffield Lee Dalton….

12 Gauge
12 Gauge
Reply to  The school committee
2 years ago

Those towns all have liquor stores you can shop at.

Soji
Soji
2 years ago

Well, children, where there is so much racket there must be something out of kilter. I think that ‘twixt the negroes of the South and the women at the North, all talking about rights, the white men will be in a fix pretty soon. But what’s all this here talking about?

That man over there says that women need to be helped into carriages, and lifted over ditches, and to have the best place everywhere. Nobody ever helps me into carriages, or over mud-puddles, or gives me any best place! And ain’t I a woman? Look at me! Look at my arm! I have ploughed and planted, and gathered into barns, and no man could head me! And ain’t I a woman? I could work as much and eat as much as a man – when I could get it – and bear the lash as well! And ain’t I a woman? I have borne thirteen children, and seen most all sold off to slavery, and when I cried out with my mother’s grief, none but Jesus heard me! And ain’t I a woman?

Then they talk about this thing in the head; what’s this they call it? [member of audience whispers, “intellect”] That’s it, honey. What’s that got to do with women’s rights or negroes’ rights? If my cup won’t hold but a pint, and yours holds a quart, wouldn’t you be mean not to let me have my little half measure full?

Then that little man in black there, he says women can’t have as much rights as men, ’cause Christ wasn’t a woman! Where did your Christ come from? Where did your Christ come from? From God and a woman! Man had nothing to do with Him.

If the first woman God ever made was strong enough to turn the world upside down all alone, these women together ought to be able to turn it back , and get it right side up again! And now they is asking to do it, the men better let them.

Obliged to you for hearing me, and now old Sojourner ain’t got nothing more to say.

Pat
Pat
2 years ago

A Chinese woman living in Virginia who is protesting against CRT in the schools says that the Chinese infiltration of America is complete. She grew up in China during the Mao Revolution and says that Democrats are using the same communist tactics used in China to gain total control in this country. They want to spy on our bank accounts and make us explain any money we have or we may lose our insurance. They want to indoctrinate our children with their anti-American education, and just like in China, they are telling parents not to interfere in the indoctrination process of their children.

Dee Liverous
Dee Liverous
Reply to  Pat
2 years ago

So General Powell was vaccinated and died of Covid?

Mr. Fritz
Mr. Fritz
Reply to  Dee Liverous
2 years ago

Are you able to read??
With comprehension?

Last edited 2 years ago by Mr. Fritz
Kommie Plication
Kommie Plication
Reply to  Mr. Fritz
2 years ago

It said everywhere that he died of Covid complications. Fritz you need comprehension?

Pat
Pat
Reply to  Mr. Fritz
2 years ago

I shouldn’t be shocked that Americans are told they have been taken over by Communists and their response is “How about those Red Sox?” It shows that some Americans just don’t believe it or many know it, like those in the school system, and think that Communism is just great.

See D Lambe
See D Lambe
Reply to  Dee Liverous
2 years ago

Right. The family had a press release that he died of Covid complications. And that he was vaccinated. Fritz way off.

Sgt. Bazooka
Sgt. Bazooka
Reply to  See D Lambe
2 years ago

He did indeed have cancer along with other medical problems that made him more susceptible. RIP CP.

Fizzlehead.
Fizzlehead.
Reply to  Sgt. Bazooka
2 years ago

Plus he was 84 years old. Ten years over the male life expectancy.

Doctor Reavusse
Doctor Reavusse
Reply to  Dee Liverous
2 years ago

No, Covid complications.lol,Fritz,get a brain.

Dementia Joe
Dementia Joe
Reply to  Pat
2 years ago

What did you do with that $600.00?

I filled my gas tank and bought toilet paper Joe.

Last edited 2 years ago by Dementia Joe
The school committee
The school committee
Reply to  Dementia Joe
2 years ago

Channel 48 will help you understand some economics of supply and demand and opening up our economy…..You won’t get it on FOX

Agent 86
Agent 86
Reply to  The school committee
2 years ago

PMSNBC?

12 Gauge
12 Gauge
Reply to  Agent 86
2 years ago

If you took the IQs of the channel 48 hosts and added them up you wouldn’t get 48 from that commie bunch.

Last edited 2 years ago by 12 Gauge
Ham Anex
Ham Anex
Reply to  The school committee
2 years ago

That’s the channel they leave on at the day care for retards.

Legal woes
Legal woes
2 years ago

So much for the big claims of insurrection.
These are being pleaded out to misdemeanors.

“A North Adams man photographed at the front of mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor offense, and is due to be sentenced next year.”

Fizzlehead.
Fizzlehead.
Reply to  Legal woes
2 years ago

So trying to overthrow your democratic government is basically the same as shoplifting.

Well not really cuz shoplifting is now basically the same as having a job.

Legal Woes
Legal Woes
Reply to  Fizzlehead.
2 years ago

Or maybe beyond the Dims hype that it was actual insurrection legal experts and judges saw it for what it was, trespassing.
Except for the cop that killed a woman for trespassing. That guy should be up for murder.

Agent 86
Agent 86
Reply to  Fizzlehead.
2 years ago

Please explain who was trying to take over the government and how they were going to do it?

How do unarmed people take over a government?

Fizzlehead.
Fizzlehead.
Reply to  Agent 86
2 years ago

Good question. Putin is doing it without being armed by using the ignorant masses embedded in American society. Much like Scientology leaders he has learned that there is a large subset of humanoids whose brains lack critical thinking abilities and are easily co-opted by basic KGB methods. It is a form of unconventional hypnosis where the mere power of suggestion can take hold of a weak mind.
And you need to go no farther than your mirror to see a prime example.

You are welcome.

Sum Ting Wong
Sum Ting Wong
2 years ago

Here we go

CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER – OFFICE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION (#PPS-2022-19)
District Level
Pittsfield Public Schools
Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Job Details
Job ID: 3698131 Application Deadline: November 12, 2021
Posted: October 13, 2021 Starting Date: December 1, 2021

Job Description
The Chief Diversity Officer is responsible for administering and leading the Diversity and Inclusion goals and objectives of the City of Pittsfield.The employee is responsible to apply these objectives in the areas of recruitment and retention, leadership career development, cultural competency training, and strategic planning. The employee is to review the ongoing processes of the City’s goals in diversity and inclusion and develop policies and programs to recruit, retain and promote a diverse workforce that resembles the City of Pittsfield at large. The employee is required to perform all similar or related duties.

The primary areas of accountability include compliance, advocacy and education. The incumbent serves as an advisor and resource person for management and staff in the areas of diversity, inclusion, equity and may serve as a liaison in investigation of concerns across the city and school district that pertains to discrimination or harassment. Incumbent will possess exemplary communication skill with a passion to educate and effectuate change.
Position Type: Full-time

Positions Available: 1
Salary: $69,717 to $90,633 Per Year

Equal Opportunity Employer
Pittsfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Job Requirements
-Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, social justice, post-secondary education, sociology, human resource management or other related field; a Master’s Degree is preferred
-5 to 7 years of experience advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in a complex organization, preferably in government
-Experience working in an affirmative action and EEO compliance function, creating and utilizing openings
-Thorough knowledge of city/school department operations preferred
-Strong ability using computer/internet software and social media
-Comprehensive knowledge and ability to explain departmental positions verbally and in writing
-Maintain an understanding of Pittsfield CIty ordinances
-Ability to work independently and be self-motivated as well as multi-task
-Ability to interact effectively and appropriately with the public and other departments and/or city personnel, elected officials, students and community at-large
-Proficient written and communication skills; effective presentation skills, proficient customer service skills
-Valid Massachusetts driver’s license

Hours are Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week
At least 5 years of relevant experience preferred
Master degree preferred
Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Questions
1. Briefly explain what diversity, equity and inclusion mean to you and why it is important.
2. Do you believe it is important to participate in continuing professional development? How have you done so in the past? Can you give an example of a good idea you have had or initiative you have shown at work?

Contact Information
Lovelyne Pierre, Director of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion
Mercer Administration Building
Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201
Phone: (413) 770-1209
Email: lpierre@pittsfield.net
Learn more online at http://www.SchoolSpring.com/job?3698131

Mr. Fritz
Mr. Fritz
Reply to  Sum Ting Wong
2 years ago

Bogus, racist position.
How about hiring the best & brightest licensed teachers instead of hiring based on skin color?
I’d like to know the percentage of PPS teachers that are not certified & licensed!

Ghost Rider
Ghost Rider
Reply to  Mr. Fritz
2 years ago

Re: I must say something about education in the past, specifically ’67-’70 @ PHS. It was a time of turbulence. It was also a time of change as school teachers were being re-branded as Educators and students swallowing all of the left wing diatribe that was dished out to them.
I was blessed to have actual TEACHERS that required discipline, attendance, homework and attention. I wasn’t a fledgling rocket scientist but I knew where I wanted to go.
At that time I looked at them as “pains in my ass,” but my desired vocation/profession required these skills, knowledge and abilities and I am so thankful.
A lot of them have passed on; a few remain, may be someone in this post blog?
One of the best in the field was an Art teacher. A young, skinny guy, his name escapes me. (LOL) My profession required me to recreate, in detail, scenes for insurance purposes; to make mock ups and to create attack zones for Police, Fire & EMS response.
My Major @ NASC was Art,,,, but it really wasn’t a recognized Major, I excelled because of TEACHERS of the past.
MISS Zieminski, MISTER Gardner, et ux stand out. Also Ms GUILTINAN & Mr. CHASE. Sorry, I forgot other names, but after 51 years, (sh)it happens.
Those were TEACHERS that were hired based upon their qualifications.
If these are the Golden years, they really suck sewer gas reading about the poor, oppressed students of to day. They wouldn’t have lasted a minute with some of the old timers!!
Thank You!

Jonathan A. Melle
Jonathan A. Melle
2 years ago

October 18, 2021

Re: Will Paul “Marxism” only work for the politically connected few?

I read some of the news articles today about Berkshire area State Representative since 2011 named Paul Mark (also known as Paul “Marx”) running for Berkshire State Senator in 2022 with the nearly full support of the politically connected few publicly endorsing his campaign on Park Square in Pittsfield Massachusetts today (Monday, 10/18/2021). I followed Representative Paul Mark’s public record, and it is one of supporting hundreds of millions of dollars in state tax breaks for Boston area politically connected businesses who are nowhere to be found in the beautiful Berkshires. It is one of voting in near lockstep with the top down Speaker(s) of the Boston State House in favor of closed door State House rules, tax hikes on the struggling working class such as his vote to raise the state’s gas tax, and voting for the all to powerful Speaker(s) of the Boston State House who always favors the politically connected few, while leaving the public in proverbial Siberia or the Russia-like one political (Democratic) Party rule. What exactly has Paul Mark accomplished for Berkshire County and Western Massachusetts during his decade in Boston? I would like to know because I am unable to list any of his public accomplishments for the beautiful Berkshires other than him voting for his own 40% legislative pay raise in early-2017 and collecting countless other legislative pay raises that have cost state taxpayers tens of millions of tax dollars. Why is Beacon Hill still sitting on $10 billion in cash for months on end? Does Paul Mark have a plan on how to allocate this huge sum of state cash? Will Paul “Marxism” only work for the politically connected few? My prediction is that the politically connected public unions and Boston State House special interests will benefit greatly from a future Berkshire State Senator Paul Mark, while the people and taxpayers will still be in Siberia under Paul “Marxism”.

Jonathan A. Melle

Seventh Planet
Seventh Planet
Reply to  Jonathan A. Melle
2 years ago

Paul stretch Marks

Shirleyknuts
Shirleyknuts
Reply to  Jonathan A. Melle
2 years ago

I assume they all have to drive the Pike and yet won’t push for widening it so people can drive the speed limit as opposed to being stopped. At least some of the foliage looked nice and I was able to take some pictures while stopped in traffic

Sean Sullivan
Sean Sullivan
2 years ago

From iberkshires: Honestly people could the article be any more biased

https://www.iberkshires.com/story/66250/Candidates-Tackle-Issues-at-Pittsfield-School-Committee-Debate.html

Sean Sullivan
Sean Sullivan
Reply to  danvalenti
2 years ago

Totally serious Dan. Its a joke. I fully expect the first question to the lady to be “What was the name of your first kitte?n”, and to the guy it will be “so when did you become a racist pig?”

Chynuh Doll
Chynuh Doll
Reply to  danvalenti
2 years ago

Multiple cop cars and fire truck at Crosby today. Ok,what happened?

Sean Sullivan
Sean Sullivan
Reply to  Sean Sullivan
2 years ago
Mr. Fritz
Mr. Fritz
2 years ago

Biden is a frickin’ disaster. His cabinet is a nightmare. The supply chain issues continue to worsen. Where’s Pete the Butthead? Still on paternity leave?

https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2021/10/19/photos-66-cargo-ships-hover-near-l-a-long-beach-ports/

Cleve Avenger
Cleve Avenger
Reply to  Mr. Fritz
2 years ago

Then why did you vote for him?

Chynuh Doll
Chynuh Doll
Reply to  Mr. Fritz
2 years ago

China is playing him perfectly.

J2S
J2S
Reply to  Mr. Fritz
2 years ago

Pete couldn’t come with a solution to fill the potholes as mayor in the area he represented. I don’t expect him to know how to deal with an issue that effects an entire country.

Huh Lucinate
Huh Lucinate
Reply to  J2S
2 years ago

Houseless.

Annulgas
Annulgas
2 years ago

Can you just imagine what Christmas shopping is going to be like this year? Most stores cannot find help now and they usually put on many more to keep up with Xmas. This is why we need the Haitians and Afghanistan i peoples. Not to mention Walmart says they may be putting shoppers on barges and taking them out to the ships in the harbor to do their shopping due to the back up at the ports.
But seriously, this is a good year to send a message to those little bastards that misbehaved all summer and don’t get them a god damn thing. They don’t deserve it and should not have gotten anything last year, but you had to give in because you are weak. Just say NO! Get the hell out of here ya lil shits.

Huh Lucinate
Huh Lucinate
Reply to  Annulgas
2 years ago

Yuki said during the pandemic she was worried about being homeless herself.