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Big government
By Will LaTulippe
Mon, 07/17/2017 - 9:36am
No, no, that's actually really all I expect or demand of municipal government. We're smart people, thank you. Just stay out of our way unless called upon.
Also, does Marty not understand math?
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That's the point of "median," big guy. The flaw you point out is what skews the mean.
Now, now... you really dont
By Matt_J
Mon, 07/17/2017 - 10:14am
Now, now... you really dont expect a politician to be good at math do you?
This is Marty Math: Drug users - large drug treatment center = less drug users. Especially along the sh$thole that was the trash heap of the mass ave connector this AM.
Seriously disgusting.
Yep
By Will LaTulippe
Mon, 07/17/2017 - 10:27am
Four cruisers responded to one guy outside the CVS across from my house last week. We can't build the simplest bridge, but we can pay for a police department so overstaffed, four cruisers can respond to one unarmed guy outside a CVS. Riiiiiiight.
And our cops are actually quite good based on what I read in the news about cops in other places. I largely like 'em, there are just too many making too much money.
Mad police responded to possibly help Save a life ?
By anon
Mon, 07/17/2017 - 1:14pm
People like you can't be pleased I guess . Officers typically like to help each other out on those calls ... have you ever seen someone woken up with narcan ? They are usually pretty pissed off . Also bpd is actually short staffed. Just ask the officers who are getting ordered to work 3 extra shifts a week.
Ordered by whom?
By Will LaTulippe
Mon, 07/17/2017 - 3:34pm
I didn't ask for additional police protection. I'm satisfied with existing BPD staffing levels. What civilian citizen asked for three extra shifts a week?
As for somebody being upset over being revived with Narcan, get a DNR order, or, you know, stop breaking the law, (expletive).
There is minimum manning in
By B52
Mon, 07/17/2017 - 11:44pm
There is minimum manning in every area based on call volume and current violent crime. Average cop does well but those that make a lot do so by working forced 90 hour weeks.
Ah, you didn't ask. So it's
By anon
Tue, 07/18/2017 - 7:09am
Ah, you didn't ask. So it's all about your wants? You think because you see 4 police cars that the force is overstaffed? Did you grow up in Mayberry or something?
No, I think it's overstaffed
By Will LaTulippe
Tue, 07/18/2017 - 9:47am
Because I saw 24 cars respond to one guy with one axe in Medford. I know it's a different city, but police overstaffing appears to be a problem everywhere. These guys aren't cheap, my wages aren't rising, and the cost of living is rising.
As for my wants, I can't be the only person tired of working until April every year before I keep the money I make. What if we cut everybody's taxes, and then you can hire cops to stand outside your home with your own money?
HaHa
By bosguy22
Tue, 07/18/2017 - 12:34pm
If you're paying 33% of your income in taxes, you should find a new accountant.
Until April
By Will LaTulippe
Tue, 07/18/2017 - 2:54pm
January, February, March = 3
3 / 12 = .25
247k
By Anon
Mon, 07/17/2017 - 11:25am
Actually sounds pretty low - everyone who bought their condos prior to 2012 would have at least that much in equity alone at this point, not counting their savings and 401k. I thought it would be closer to 500k.
They lost me at
By Waquiot
Mon, 07/17/2017 - 11:10am
Only one opponent. Sure, I can't name the other 2 guys, but I know they are out there.
Right?
By Will LaTulippe
Mon, 07/17/2017 - 11:16am
I wouldn't wipe my (expletive) with BoMag at this point. Go back to telling me which suburb I should live in.
It's an unpleasant experience
By Bob Leponge
Mon, 07/17/2017 - 3:14pm
Smart thinking. it is a rough, unpleasant experience.
Or so I've been told.
David Bernstein
By Ben_Quahog
Tue, 07/18/2017 - 10:35am
Boston Mag occasionally runs articles by David Bernstein (ex-Boston Phoenix) that are usually insightful and original. Like this one:
http://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/article/2017/03...
Explain this
By Felicity
Mon, 07/17/2017 - 6:54pm
Will Walsh take any responsibility for the IndyCar disaster-e.g. not checking out the promoter or race finances, or getting community buy-in?
Would Walsh do anything different regarding the IndyCar race-e.g. be really transparent before he signed contracts?
Did the promoter's inside access to Walsh via consultants who were close to him contribute to the IndyCar disaster?
Does Walsh regret having devoted thousands of hours of public employee time to the failed IndyCar race?
How could Walsh have possibly thought the IndyCar race was a good idea given the Seaport's overwhelming construction and traffic?
He doesn't do
By anon
Mon, 07/17/2017 - 9:28pm
Half the stuff Menino did in the community. R.I.P Menino.
Sure
By Waquiot
Tue, 07/18/2017 - 12:04am
But he's only been in office one fifth the time.
Of course, it was enough time to get his name on the stupid Menino city signs.
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