Comments for Corning Talks http://corning.wordpress.com Your comments on the news, from The Leader. Sun, 18 May 2008 08:06:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU Comment on Welcome to the new Corning Talks by cleveind1 http://corning.wordpress.com/2008/01/29/welcome-to-the-new-corning-talks/#comment-81 cleveind1 Tue, 13 May 2008 00:32:28 +0000 http://corning.wordpress.com/?p=5#comment-81 Hi, Ron nicer in Florida isn't. Got to get the Imp here. Hi, Ron nicer in Florida isn’t. Got to get the Imp here.

]]> Comment on Welcome to the new Corning Talks by Tony http://corning.wordpress.com/2008/01/29/welcome-to-the-new-corning-talks/#comment-80 Tony Wed, 07 May 2008 01:07:43 +0000 http://corning.wordpress.com/?p=5#comment-80 Dear Leader Censorship, I, too, have experienced instances of censorship when commenting on articles. I have yet to be censored under the “Guestbook” page. As the rules work with the articles, any one can censor you by “flagging” your comment. I think that once it is flagged your comment goes into a cyber abyss that the Leader never looks at. You have to make your point here in the Guestbook and hope that people see it. The Leader needs to change this policy and review all flagged posts. But yes, the Corning Police are fascists, just as most pigs are, and will continue to be. We will see if this post is censored. Dear Leader Censorship,

I, too, have experienced instances of censorship when commenting on articles. I have yet to be censored under the “Guestbook” page. As the rules work with the articles, any one can censor you by “flagging” your comment. I think that once it is flagged your comment goes into a cyber abyss that the Leader never looks at. You have to make your point here in the Guestbook and hope that people see it. The Leader needs to change this policy and review all flagged posts. But yes, the Corning Police are fascists, just as most pigs are, and will continue to be. We will see if this post is censored.

]]> Comment on Welcome to the new Corning Talks by Tony http://corning.wordpress.com/2008/01/29/welcome-to-the-new-corning-talks/#comment-79 Tony Wed, 07 May 2008 01:02:01 +0000 http://corning.wordpress.com/?p=5#comment-79 Dear Tom, I am trying to process your last post, specifically your distinction between culture and society. There can be many cultures within a society and many societies within a culture and for this reason I am not sure what you are getting at. I do think that Rev. Wright believes in what he has stated. I have a feeling that many people, most being non-Americans, share his opinion. Considering that most of the five billion people in the world live under the American Empire, I can understand why they might feel that way. America needs the Rev. Wrights of the world in order for us to discuss topics that have been neglected, even if his methods are radical. In terms of the “devil disguises himself in many ways”, I would ask that we leave our religious convictions on the side. Peace be with you. Dear Tom,
I am trying to process your last post, specifically your distinction between culture and society. There can be many cultures within a society and many societies within a culture and for this reason I am not sure what you are getting at. I do think that Rev. Wright believes in what he has stated. I have a feeling that many people, most being non-Americans, share his opinion. Considering that most of the five billion people in the world live under the American Empire, I can understand why they might feel that way. America needs the Rev. Wrights of the world in order for us to discuss topics that have been neglected, even if his methods are radical. In terms of the “devil disguises himself in many ways”, I would ask that we leave our religious convictions on the side. Peace be with you.

]]> Comment on Welcome to the new Corning Talks by Tony http://corning.wordpress.com/2008/01/29/welcome-to-the-new-corning-talks/#comment-78 Tony Wed, 07 May 2008 00:48:43 +0000 http://corning.wordpress.com/?p=5#comment-78 Dear ?: It seems that your first two experiences with racism has, in your mind, justified your own racism towards blacks. One does not choose to educate themselves in many cases. One must have the resources and availability to do so. It is clear that minorities in the US and A have a raw deal when it comes to education. When education is free and equal for all, I mean from Kindergarten-Ph.D., will we have such a chance to see the “races” rise and develop together. Dear ?: It seems that your first two experiences with racism has, in your mind, justified your own racism towards blacks. One does not choose to educate themselves in many cases. One must have the resources and availability to do so. It is clear that minorities in the US and A have a raw deal when it comes to education. When education is free and equal for all, I mean from Kindergarten-Ph.D., will we have such a chance to see the “races” rise and develop together.

]]> Comment on Welcome to the new Corning Talks by Leader Censorship http://corning.wordpress.com/2008/01/29/welcome-to-the-new-corning-talks/#comment-77 Leader Censorship Tue, 06 May 2008 20:41:45 +0000 http://corning.wordpress.com/?p=5#comment-77 I have placed 3 comments attached to the story of the golf pro Ochoao who dropped out of the LPGA. My comments referred to the fact that I have heard from past pro's who played at the LPGA in Corning that they would not be back to Corning due to harrassment by the local police who are trying to make up for their little egos by targeting the pros. All 3 comments have been removed from the article. They were not profane, they did not slander any one by name, they only stated what I just did, that the Corning Police are to blame for top pro's dropping out. It appears to me the the Leader is censoring our comments, what is the consensus of this online community in regards to the Leader censoring our words? I for one find it un-american and potentially worthy of a lawsuit. I could see if I was spewing filth or slandering individuals by name, but censoring innocuous comments has got me riled. Your thoughts please. I have placed 3 comments attached to the story of the golf pro Ochoao who dropped out of the LPGA. My comments referred to the fact that I have heard from past pro’s who played at the LPGA in Corning that they would not be back to Corning due to harrassment by the local police who are trying to make up for their little egos by targeting the pros. All 3 comments have been removed from the article. They were not profane, they did not slander any one by name, they only stated what I just did, that the Corning Police are to blame for top pro’s dropping out. It appears to me the the Leader is censoring our comments, what is the consensus of this online community in regards to the Leader censoring our words? I for one find it un-american and potentially worthy of a lawsuit. I could see if I was spewing filth or slandering individuals by name, but censoring innocuous comments has got me riled. Your thoughts please.

]]> Comment on Welcome to the new Corning Talks by Tom B http://corning.wordpress.com/2008/01/29/welcome-to-the-new-corning-talks/#comment-76 Tom B Tue, 06 May 2008 12:22:31 +0000 http://corning.wordpress.com/?p=5#comment-76 Tony, I don't agree with anything he says or the way he says it. It's his sort of message that will undo any advances made in equality issues since the turbulent 60's. I believe there are many faces of America, but to spew hatred as he has does, does more harm to the efforts to make those differences cultural instead of societial and does nothing but show him as a racist. Do you think he actually believes what he says or just says things to draw attention to himself? America doesn't need the Rev Wrights of the world. The devil disguises himself in many ways. Tony,
I don’t agree with anything he says or the way he says it. It’s his sort of message that will undo any advances made in equality issues since the turbulent 60’s. I believe there are many faces of America, but to spew hatred as he has does, does more harm to the efforts to make those differences cultural instead of societial and does nothing but show him as a racist. Do you think he actually believes what he says or just says things to draw attention to himself? America doesn’t need the Rev Wrights of the world. The devil disguises himself in many ways.

]]> Comment on Welcome to the new Corning Talks by ? http://corning.wordpress.com/2008/01/29/welcome-to-the-new-corning-talks/#comment-75 ? Mon, 05 May 2008 20:36:52 +0000 http://corning.wordpress.com/?p=5#comment-75 A vote for obama is a vote for racism. America deserved 9/11? The US cooked up aids and systematically infected blacks? My first 2 experiences with racism directed at me came from blacks and it was violent and scarred me for life. When the black man decides to educate himself and not look for a hand out I will begin to care about what blacks think. When they are spewers of hate and racism, I could care less what happens to them as an individual or as a race. A vote for obama is a vote for racism. America deserved 9/11? The US cooked up aids and systematically infected blacks? My first 2 experiences with racism directed at me came from blacks and it was violent and scarred me for life. When the black man decides to educate himself and not look for a hand out I will begin to care about what blacks think. When they are spewers of hate and racism, I could care less what happens to them as an individual or as a race.

]]> Comment on Welcome to the new Corning Talks by Tony http://corning.wordpress.com/2008/01/29/welcome-to-the-new-corning-talks/#comment-74 Tony Mon, 05 May 2008 09:03:55 +0000 http://corning.wordpress.com/?p=5#comment-74 Hi Tom, sorry for the delay. Rev. Wright is an interesting character who has expressed some powerful opinions i.e. “God damn America” and “we have supported state terrorism against the Palestinians and black South Africans”. He makes some good points but his method of communicating his message is too harsh for some of white America to feel sympathetic. I do not think that he is trying to divide the world into black and white. That was done for him long ago on the slave ships that crossed the Atlantic and later on during the segregated American society of the 1900’s. We have to recognize that there isn’t just one America but rather many faces of America that are very much unequal. So long as we allow inequality to remain within our government and society we are going to have citizens, like Rev. Wright, that express themselves in ways that will get the attention of the nation. I tend to agree with what he says but I would suggest he alter his approach towards being heard…too bad the media won’t listen to him unless he is making “radical” statements because if he is “civil” it won’t attract viewers. Here is a video from youtube that highlights some of his speeches. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M-kD0QdRJk Hi Tom, sorry for the delay. Rev. Wright is an interesting character who has expressed some powerful opinions i.e. “God damn America” and “we have supported state terrorism against the Palestinians and black South Africans”. He makes some good points but his method of communicating his message is too harsh for some of white America to feel sympathetic. I do not think that he is trying to divide the world into black and white. That was done for him long ago on the slave ships that crossed the Atlantic and later on during the segregated American society of the 1900’s. We have to recognize that there isn’t just one America but rather many faces of America that are very much unequal. So long as we allow inequality to remain within our government and society we are going to have citizens, like Rev. Wright, that express themselves in ways that will get the attention of the nation. I tend to agree with what he says but I would suggest he alter his approach towards being heard…too bad the media won’t listen to him unless he is making “radical” statements because if he is “civil” it won’t attract viewers. Here is a video from youtube that highlights some of his speeches.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M-kD0QdRJk

]]> Comment on Welcome to the new Corning Talks by Tom B http://corning.wordpress.com/2008/01/29/welcome-to-the-new-corning-talks/#comment-73 Tom B Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:46:06 +0000 http://corning.wordpress.com/?p=5#comment-73 Peace to you as well Tony. I enjoy hearing other points of view. As I get older, I find I'm more open to listening to "the other side". Not that I plan on changing my my basic beliefs and politicial philosophy, but I'm willing to listen. Tell me you thoughts on Reverend Wright. I'm anxious to hear what you think of his comments. Aside from all the "he has a right to say whatever he wants", I think he fits into the same category as Farahkan (sp) and the other hate spewers. They're not happy unless they causing problems and trying to divide the world into black and white, or should I say black against white. Peace to you as well Tony. I enjoy hearing other points of view. As I get older, I find I’m more open to listening to “the other side”. Not that I plan on changing my my basic beliefs and politicial philosophy, but I’m willing to listen.
Tell me you thoughts on Reverend Wright. I’m anxious to hear what you think of his comments.
Aside from all the “he has a right to say whatever he wants”, I think he fits into the same category as Farahkan (sp) and the other hate spewers. They’re not happy unless they causing problems and trying to divide the world into black and white, or should I say black against white.

]]> Comment on Welcome to the new Corning Talks by Pothole Hell! http://corning.wordpress.com/2008/01/29/welcome-to-the-new-corning-talks/#comment-72 Pothole Hell! Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:40:02 +0000 http://corning.wordpress.com/?p=5#comment-72 So what is the deal with Corning's Public Works Department? If they are not going to fill the potholes that are growing deeper and more destructive by the day, then I propose that we send our car repair bills to them and file a police report for vandalism. I have never seen a town like this where the roads and infrastructure is so ignored. There is a traffic light on Market Street that services the enterance to Corning Inc. parking that has been a blinking yellow light now for 2 weeks! I have had many near misses already just trying to leave work! WTF? So what is the deal with Corning’s Public Works Department? If they are not going to fill the potholes that are growing deeper and more destructive by the day, then I propose that we send our car repair bills to them and file a police report for vandalism. I have never seen a town like this where the roads and infrastructure is so ignored. There is a traffic light on Market Street that services the enterance to Corning Inc. parking that has been a blinking yellow light now for 2 weeks! I have had many near misses already just trying to leave work! WTF?

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