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Sandbox – 27apr15

27 April 2015

[For the record, 27apr15 The Union published my letter critiquing Mr George Boardman's column. The letter was also copied into the 23apr15 sandbox's comment stream as its opening comment.]

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150 responses to “Sandbox – 27apr15”

Todd Juvinall

27 April 2015

Jeeze Ben Emery why are you so negative about everything. Don’t pass that on to the young OK? I would like them to have some hope.

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Bill Tozer

27 April 2015

Congrats Dr. Rebane on having your thoughts published in The Union, a widely read newspaper serving the entire vast region known as Western Nevada County. Eastern Nevada County seceded after someone changed the name of Truckee Lake to Donner Lake and were planning a historical Donner Party reenactment bar-b-que, but I digress again. Congrats again. Will you be selling autographs or 8×10 glossies of you and George B mugging for the camera with arms around each others’ shoulders? This is a day to celebrate. Please be careful opening up the bubbly with your Samari Sword. Or, at least use a corkscrew or else you will ruin your gums. :). I got ya covered……from 1400 meters.

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Joe Koyote

27 April 2015

a historical Donner Party reenactment bar-b-que, — I hadn’t heard that. What were they serving?

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joe smith

27 April 2015

I think they’re serving donner. Baby back ribs perhaps.

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fish

27 April 2015

Posted by: joe smith | 27 April 2015 at 02:58 PM
Call me when they start carving the Blitzen!

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George Rebane

27 April 2015

fish 306pm – Donner und Blitzen; was für ein Mahlzeit ist das??

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Don Bessee

27 April 2015

Speaking of bbq’s it looks like the lefty mayor of Baltimore really meant that she wanted to give the scum room to destroy. Lots of things being bbq’d as we speak. Why don’t we use water cannons to clear the streets like the European socialists? Water with dye and cayenne juice mixed in sure makes life easier for the cops.

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Todd Juvinall

27 April 2015

But Don that would hurt their self esteem. We are seeing the results of “no dad” in the homes to bring some discipline to these young angry men. We have followed the leftwing agendas nos for three cycles since the 60’s and all we have to show for it is this. If the cops did this to the fellow they will be prosecuted. But these numskulls would rather burn their own homes down apparently.

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Bill Tozer

27 April 2015

Don, the answer to your question is because we are in a drought.

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Todd Juvinall

27 April 2015

Hey BillT, then maybe use the pink? Forest fire stuff?

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Don Bessee

27 April 2015

Well Bill T we could get a bunch of beer kegs call some teamsters, make it free if you use specific porta potties and set up a pump from the porta potties for fluids base to mix with dye and pepper spray goo! Eco friendly and recycling all at once! 😉

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Walt

27 April 2015

Liquid fish fertilizer ( sorry fish) is a GREAT street sweeper.
A “green” crowd clearer.

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Don Bessee

27 April 2015

Southern Baptist Church and old folks center up in smoke. That they are willing to torch their own Churches confirms that most of this is not locals. As the Bishop on TV said the targets are the targets that you would expect from anti democracy people, churches, places that provide jobs to the community, our businesses. In all this stuff recently we see the carpetbagging anarchists running to these events from across the country to riot. Interestingly this could be a boost for Omally in the Dem Prez equation. He had cleaned up Baltimore many moons ago. The abject weakness displayed at the mayors newsconf tonight was gas on the fire. Who would be afraid of that gang of pandering fools.

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Russ Steele

27 April 2015

Don@06:55PM
Some of the males being interviewed by Fox News seem to be struggling to form a single thought. Makes one wonder if they are on drugs, drunk or they were just IQ challenged.

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Don Bessee

27 April 2015

That fire down the way was at an intersection with two liquor stores and two other stores that were consumed. Now their remaining contents are being consumed in a fire in the street. I would fully expect the dealers will be out exploiting the chaos and energy. Ya bra, hook me up with some ……

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Todd Juvinall

27 April 2015

This area is represented by Elijah Cummings, a black Congressman who has been ion the House a long time. All of Maryland I think is run by liberals. When I hear these young men interviewed it appears to me they have really been shortchanged by the lib education system there. I breaks my heart that the hardworking folks that are interviewed are tossed aside and their homes and businesses burned down by these thugs.

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Russ Steele

27 April 2015

Liberal narrative going up in smoke in Baltimore. Eric Holder characterized the violent and lawless response of Ferguson residents as an unsurprising reaction to the “highly toxic environment” created by the Ferguson police over the years.
But, But, But in Baltimore the mayor and police chief are Black, and Whites are a minority within the police department. Yet, we are now witnessing the same kind of violence and lawlessness as in the allegedly racist Ferguson.
Who are the liberals going to blame now? They will never accept that it is the responsibility of liberal progressive leadership. So, who are they going to blame. George Bush?

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Don Bessee

27 April 2015

The same elected idiot in Baltimore that said she was giving space for folks to destroy just said I don’t want to exacerbate the situation and want peace. Thank you 0’s holder justice dept neutering police across the country with crazy training and bullying demands. Its all on their websites. I am sure our local Law Enforcement has not been infected. Thanks to all the peace officers from all of us for all you do! You know this County loves you!

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Todd Juvinall

27 April 2015

I want to know what happens when a black policeman racially profiles a black suspect. Any takers?

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fish

27 April 2015

jeffpelline says:
April 27, 2015 at 6:07 pm
This mindset still weighs on many old-timers, and you’re right, we suffer from myopic, provincial thinking. Today Todd’s blog refers to Nevada City as the “commie capital of Nevada County.” People such as Keith Greuenberg epitomize the public safety kabal, with a pension that is a “gorilla on our back.” We’re still a generation (and bump in economic development) away from significant change. Meanwhile, the cities all around western Nevada County (Truckee, Auburn, Lincoln, etc.) are “evolving” around us.
Perhaps you might consider moving to a neighborhood more suited to your tastes. Truckee……Marin City….the Castro?

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Bill Tozer

27 April 2015

Two liquor stores torched? Now where exactly am I going to get my checks cashed, my lotto tickets, hock my food stamps and get my Thunderbird and White Port?? Hmmmm? And don’t forget those one oz cute little airline bottles or a half dog of cheap vodka?? That is like flushing the punch bowl at a lib party and then hearing the deafening silence of the oppps moment. So, geniuses, where are you going to get your 40 oz bottles of Colt 45s, your pack of squares or even a bar of Irish Spring? Next time burn down some Thai restaurant of a Mickey Dees but leave the corner markets alone. Now where are we going to find a good street hang out place and hear all the latest local gossip? Youth is indeed wasted on the young.

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Barry Pruett

27 April 2015

Pelline as so marginalized himself that nobody is listening. Oh yeah, folks read but they generally laugh. Nevada City is not what it used to be. It is decline and the folks there need to change their mentality and face the fact that Grass Valley, a better run town, will continue to thrive at the expense of Nevada City. Itvia not thw GOB, it os the lackinf od xommon awnse that it strangling Necada

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Barry Pruett

27 April 2015

It is not the GOB, it is the lack of common sense that is strangling Nevada City. Damn smartphone.

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fish

27 April 2015

Posted by: George Rebane | 27 April 2015 at 03:55 PM
Yes George…..Reindeer is on this evenings board of fare.

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Bill Tozer

27 April 2015

Mr. Pruett; smartphone?? Oh, that explains it. At first I thought you were behind the woodshed taking a long pull off of the jug you keep hidden behind the perfect sized piece of “firewood”. Then I though you were bushing up on your street creed. But, no, just the darn smartphone with its vulgar little keypad and autocorrect gone wild. But that does not explain the one armed man on the grassy knoll with his old school thinking.

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Bill Tozer

27 April 2015

Speaking of conspiracy theories (well, it’s just me speaking of conspiracy theories)…er…oh yeah, conspiracy theories, the Clinton’s are blaming the Boston Globe and The New York Times hit pieces on her quid pro quo slush funds as a bunch of conspiracies made up by Republican operatives. Yes, all these nasty stories about “The Foundation” from the far right media like The Washington Times, Rutgers, USA Today is part of the Great Right Wing Conspiracy.
Like, anyone can forget to account for or declare 100 million smackers in grants to “The Foundation”, right? Just little mistakes but them hideous Republican operatives are trying to make it political. Being Secretary of State with her thick resume of notable accomplishments is quite rewarding to Hillary Rodham. It is the Vast Right Wing Conspiracy up to its devious mischief again. Mystery solved.
Can you say Clinton fatigue? Can you say Clinton scandal fatigue? Can you say Americans don’t like dynasties? I bet you can.
http://nypost.com/2015/04/27/clinton-foundation-follies-starting-to-roil-the-left/

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Barry Pruett

28 April 2015

Now I can say one thing about Nevada City. When some folks from Nevada City protested chemtrails and the drought this weekend, they did so peacefully!

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Todd Juvinall

28 April 2015

But do they remember they protested?

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Walt

28 April 2015

If the hipsters use the flighttrader app. on their smartphone, they can see just who is leaving that “chemtrail”. That’s if they can see that chemtrail through that haze of pot smoke they are creating. ( man.. Plenty of glaucoma sufferers in Nevada City)

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Bill Tozer

28 April 2015

Happened to drive by the peaceful lot standing on the bridge holding up a big sign that read “We Want Our Blue Skies Back”. It was a cloudy day with intermittent rain pours. I just happened to working out in one of those downpours on the gloomy wet at times day, getting drenched and said to myself, “I want our blue skies back as well.” Thought they were protesting gloomy days or something.
Now, those hooligans can riot all they want…..until Jo Momma arrives. If Joe Mamma ain’t happy, nobody is happy. Best to get yourself home when Jo Mamma shows up at a riot.
http://www.ijreview.com/2015/04/307830-woman-caught-on-camera-pulling-baltimore-rioter-off-of-streets-called-mom-of-the-year/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=PRM7&utm_campaign=PRM7

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Walt

28 April 2015

Now how Ma’ma was able to pick her own brat out of that crowd,,, DAMN!
Now if that happened here in Ca. she would be up on child abuse charges.

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Joe Koyote

28 April 2015

Can you say Americans don’t like dynasties? — Bill, then I trust you won’t be voting for Jeb, and didn’t vote for George Jr.

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George Boardman

28 April 2015

Looting apparently isn’t what it used to be. I saw a picture of one looter triumphantly holding a 12-pack of toilet paper for all to see.

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Russ Steele

28 April 2015

Quote of the Day
Democrat Party ruled Baltimore burns at the hands of gangs of feral youth, products of the greatest Progressive achievement of all time, the destruction of the family, in particular, of the black family.
More HERE.

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Todd Juvinall

28 April 2015

Obama just bloviated and my goodness, he is a total embarrassment to our country and its laws.

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Bill Tozer

28 April 2015

I wholeheartedly agree with Mr. Boardman. Things have changed. In the good old days, a rioter would turn looter and make off with shopping carts of stereos and Air Jordan’s. But, folks are more pragmatic now since the “Greed is Good” days. Now they are looting for a bigger purpose than unbridled wanton lust of material possessions. Saw a pic of a young man walking away with arm loads of stolen condoms. Safe sex is the responsible way to do things and, of course, I bet he was thinking of others. You may say the rioters have lowered their standards, but I would have to object. They have raised the bar for the common good. Warms the cockles of me weary heart.
http://patriotpost.us/posts/34868

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Jon

28 April 2015

You guys sure have all the answers for the plight of poverty stricken urban America. Sorry to burst your bubbles, but the fatherless family dynamic in the American urban black community started decades before FDR, or any concept of modern progressive policy. A class in black history would be a good start for you guys. Its real convenient to make this a political issue, but its far from a political issue.

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fish

28 April 2015

Posted by: Jon | 28 April 2015 at 10:24 AM
I trust that you can provide evidence to back up your claim?

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Todd Juvinall

28 April 2015

Jon 10:24AM
Say what? Jeeze man/woman, the black family was in better shape than the white family until just after the passage of the Civil Rights Act and the advent of your buddy LBJ’s Great Society. You see, you people cannot make up your own facts and history. When the left said a black woman (or any other color) no longer needs a man in the house and you get money for each youngin, the explosion of family began in earnest. So Jon, get your act together and when you learn some true history, get back to the thread.

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Walt

28 April 2015

“jon”…. The good ol’ Democrat has done a fine job of keeping Blacks on the proverbial plantation. ” We know what’s best for you” Ever since the end of the civil war, the Democrats have done everything they can to retain them. lord help the Minority that see’s the Republican way, and has bettered ones self. ( unless he/she is an elected Democrat)
Every Black that sides with the Right has been branded an ” Uncle Tom” by the LIBS.
funny how the Left preaches “equality”, yet demands special treatment just because of skin color. ( affirmative action ) LIBS now feel reverse discrimination is just fine.

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Gregory

28 April 2015

“Jon” needs to read the Moynihan Report. When Daniel Patrick sounded the alarm in 1965, absentee fathers in black familes was 25% and climbing. The meteoric rise in absentee black fathers began in the early 60’s and lest anyone think this is a black phenomenon only, white babydaddies started their climb at the same time.
This is also of interest:”Back in 1899, in Washington, D. C., there were four academic public high schools– one black and three white.1 In standardized tests given that year, students in the black high school averaged higher test scores than students in two of the three white high schools. This was not a fluke. It so happens that I have followed 85 years of the history of this black high school– from 1870 to 1955 –and found it repeatedly equalling or exceeding national norms on standardized tests.”
http://www.tsowell.com/speducat.html
We also have a basic problem in public education… they tend to treat great schools in poor minority neighborhoods as flukes and make no real effort to replicate the methods and attitudes of those great schools.

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Don Bessee

28 April 2015

Wonder how many ‘black friends’ ‘jon’ has? What black history class did you take ‘jon’? How much work have you done in real inner cities with actual black people? How many meals did you share with black people you actually knew in the last year? Your world view is extremely at odds with the facts. But we are used to that from you.

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Don Bessee

28 April 2015

0’s good buddies in iran have seized an American protected container ship that was transiting the gulf in the regular channel. I guess I should be happy that they are doing everything possible to scuttle the nuke negotiations. Oh, lets not forget the Saudis bombed a runway in yemen while an Iranian cargo jet was heading to that airport with a cargo suspected to be weapons.

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Walt

28 April 2015

Where did “jon” go? I came back expecting to hear all about white privilege.
BTW “jon”,, a question. How far back does your democrat family history go?

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Bill Tozer

28 April 2015

Question answered. I was wondering about the whereabouts of the ever present Most Allustrious Rev. Al and what he would say about police brutality in a black city with a black mayor, a black police chief, a black AG, and a black President. His absence is more than noteworthy, but then again, I don’t watch TV. Another mystery solved.
http://insider.foxnews.com/2015/04/28/pastor-jackson-rev-sharpton-march-right-back-new-york-and-msnbc
Some folks can’t get no respect. First he was told to stay away from the funeral and now he is being told to get out of Dodge by high noon. This turns everything on its head.

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Bill Tozer

28 April 2015

Boy, it there ever was more of a cheerleader/advocate for socialism and progressive thought, I have not heard it in awhile. Sure, I hear the same sentiments on a daily basis when Brother Jon Benjamin shows up, but this message is clear: No opting out. Indivual choices are bad for the common good. Think of the poor children who cannot afford to make choices. We must all go to their level and stay there. The door swings one way. Yes we can, Yes we can.
http://news.yahoo.com/school-lunch-opting-not-option-110000273.html

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Russ Steele

29 April 2015

Tim Draper of Six Californas fame has launched a new initiative. Details here: http://sierrafoothillcommentary.com/2015/04/29/can-tim-draper-fix-california-with-your-help/

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Joe Koyote

29 April 2015

“Some of the males being interviewed by Fox News seem to be struggling to form a single thought.”
It would not be beyond Fox to purposely choose those individuals in order to “paint” a version of events that would satisfy their old white male audience’s perceptions of the world. It’s called marketing. Tell your audience what they want to hear and they will stay tuned.

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Walt

29 April 2015

Where did that come from Joe? MSNBC? If you actually turned on FOX,, I think your eyes would burn out.

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Russ Steele

29 April 2015

JoeK@10:09
I watched in real time and the people were selected at random on the street. Some people refused to comment. It was hard to tell if they were on drugs, booze or just struggling with their lack of intelligence.

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