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1. #1
   On December 8th, 2008 at 3:22 pm, cpodug said:

   I guess every major metropolitan area in the country has its own version of the “fishwrap of record”

2. #2
   On December 8th, 2008 at 3:26 pm, Socky said:

   Yes, crackheads are adored by the media. Parasites with their hands grasping at government handouts are praised as heroes. Hard-working, religious Americans who look after their own needs are demeaned as freaks.

   When did I wake up in the evil Spock-has-a-goatee universe?

3. #3
   On December 8th, 2008 at 3:29 pm, Socky said:

   It takes a certain discipline to panhandle.

   No, it takes discipline to make good life choices, keep a steady job, and maintain a respectable lifestyle. Begging for crack money just requires shamelessness.

4. #4
   On December 8th, 2008 at 3:30 pm, letget said:

   No way I would give this person one penny. When I give money, I give to projects that send packages to our military. They deserve my support for choosing to defend our Republic. Not that looser.
   L

5. #5
   On December 8th, 2008 at 3:32 pm, Juliethejarhead said:

   I’d love to see this guy try and panhandle in front of the Glob(e) offices. Or, better yet, at Obama’s inauguration.

6. #6
   On December 8th, 2008 at 3:46 pm, eaglehaslanded said:

   Maybe he should just die and decrease the surplus population.

7. #7
   On December 8th, 2008 at 3:49 pm, Flyoverman said:

   Boston Globe in a death spiral.

8. #8
   On December 8th, 2008 at 3:55 pm, J S Ragman said:

   The Globe calls him “colorful.” The newspaper spends nearly 1,000 words on him in its front-page story — plus a special video.

   Next, they’ll be inviting him into the Globe building, to give seminars to those employees who will be joining him in the next few months.

9. #9
   On December 8th, 2008 at 4:01 pm, Kevin K. said:

   Socky (#2) siad:

   When did I wake up in the evil Spock-has-a-goatee universe?

   Ha, ha! That was a good episode.

   And your’s is a good observation.

10. #10
    On December 8th, 2008 at 4:01 pm, Hangfire said:

    Hitting a dog turd with a weed-whacker………..Now that’s colorful!

11. #11
    On December 8th, 2008 at 4:15 pm, rowsdower said:

    eaglehaslanded said:

    Maybe he should just die and decrease the surplus population.

    Just for everyone’s info this guy’s making a sarcastic Scrooge reference and how heartless we are.

12. #12
    On December 8th, 2008 at 4:21 pm, simcoe said:

    These kinds of things are attractive, interesting, or colorful to those who have no base of reference. Everything is OK. They mentally float around in the nebulous, non-existent world of “Hey, they have a “right””. Nothing is immoral or unacceptable anymore and everything is “cute or sweet or colorful”.

    When someone asks you “…what should I do” and you tell them to “…just do the right thing” they don’t have a clue what your talking about. They don’t know what real right is. This has become a society of cowards that has lost its way and doesn’t want to come back because “it might mean I have to take a stand on something and that might upset someone”.

    Like it or not this country was set up to work on Biblical principals. Throw God and His laws out and you can see one of the things you’ll end up with.

13. #13
    On December 8th, 2008 at 4:21 pm, madshark said:

    Giving someone a dollar so they can spend more time on the street is not sympathetic- it’s placating your own guilt. The potential of these men is squandered by empowering them to beg. Just one more way a misguided liberal society perpetuates homelessness and poverty…
    by mynameisbob

    I couldn’t have said it better.

14. #14
    On December 8th, 2008 at 5:27 pm, FamilyMan said:

    Front page????
    Please, no bailout for the print media.

15. #15
    On December 8th, 2008 at 5:31 pm, gunslingerpatriot said:

    I guess the Boston Globe couldn’t find a Katrina refugee with BDS begging on the street for their front page.

    GSP
    “This is Sparta!”

16. #16
    On December 8th, 2008 at 5:32 pm, ArmywifeArmymom said:

    “…they glory in their shame…”

    That little snippet from Philippians 3 just popped into my head. I heard it read yesterday and it’s amazing how applicable it is in our culture today — namely with the press who glorify things that are truly shameful.

17. #17
    On December 8th, 2008 at 5:39 pm, walterc said:

    Maybe the guy can take Ted Kennedy’s Senate seat when he retires. He already has experience at taking other peoples money without giving anything back. /sarc

    Another sign of the coming failure of the great American experiment, the “Free Press” idolizing pan handlers and describing hard working self sufficient citizens as selfish.

18. #18
    On December 8th, 2008 at 5:39 pm, SpeakEasy said:

    1st rule of supply and demand; When you patronize an action, you get more of the same. Give generously, but only to deserving charities- and do your homework first.

19. #19
    On December 9th, 2008 at 11:34 am, RobM1981 said:

    Our messages are so basic. Perhaps this is why we are so agitated – basic messages are ignored.

    If you want to sell papers: shut up and report the news, accurately.

    If you want to lend money successfully: shut up and lend money to people who can and will pay it back.

    If you want to sell music: shut up and sing.

    If you want to sell cars: shut up and build cars that people want to buy, at the price you’re selling them.

    If you want to sell movies: shut up and produce movies that people want to see.

    Etc.

    It’s the death of common sense like this that is driving us crazy.

    And never, ever forget that George Bush took a front-seat in this spiral from sanity. What he and Paulson have done – providing a “safety net” has done nothing but open Pandora’s Box. When you reinforce madness, you get more madness…

20. #20
    On December 9th, 2008 at 11:28 pm, RetFireman said:

    Oh yeah…TA:LKING about being a crack addict is the thing that is like wearing a sign. Forget the clothes and the fact he is a bum who would rather smoke crack and be a leech on the fabric of society than actually make something out of his life and self.

    This is the type of person that completely destroys chances and donations for people who legitimately become homeless and I have NO sympathy. I dealt with more than my share working the streets. I refuse to glorify his life or lifestyle.

21. #21
    On January 28th, 2009 at 12:00 pm, fulldroolcup said:

    In 1993, the New York Times bought the Boston Globe for 1.1 billion dollars.

    Today the failing paper is estimated to be worth 20 million.

    Pinch Sulzberger’s really a genius, ain’t he?

22. #22
    On January 28th, 2009 at 12:09 pm, fulldroolcup said:

    On December 8th, 2008 at 4:15 pm, rowsdower said:

    eaglehaslanded said:

    Maybe he should just die and decrease the surplus population.

    Just for everyone’s info this guy’s making a sarcastic Scrooge reference and how heartless we are.
    ******************************

    Actually he’s just reworking Pelousy’s comments justifying government-paid abortions.

    Abortion for surplus “costly” children; early death or euthanasia for surplus “costly” homeless people.

    What’s the difference?

    Right, eagle titmouse??