Blizzard in the news again

Skip · 08-27-2010, 03:35 PM

I am not sure why FLL cherry picked three paragraphs instead of simply providing the link for everyone to read the whole opinion piece in its full context.

On second thoughts I am quite sure....

Anyway, this is an opinion piece by occasional contributor and former NH GOP party head (and some are alleging high school friend of Blizzard) Fergus Cullen. Cullen was formerly from Wolfeboro but now calls Dover his home.

THIS is the column referenced.

Newbiesaukee · 08-27-2010, 04:45 PM

I followed Skip's link and read the column and comments. Even as an Op-ed column it really is unbelievable . I do not know the author or the politics behind it, but, IMO, even the most casual and uninformed reader would smell something "fishy" about the column and the motivation behind it. The comments by the Union Leader readers make the winnipesakee forum discussion about the case seem a "love-fest."

VtSteve · 08-27-2010, 08:38 PM

Some of the comments, as always, are off the charts.

But one from Unwind, NH pretty much nailed it.

Responsibility. Perceived or real, that's what the angst is over.

fatlazyless · 08-28-2010, 09:16 AM

Thanks for posting a link to the entire article Skip, and you simply give me too much credit about cherrypicking the paragraphs. And, once again and for the record, the comments from F. L. Less in the Union Leader email comments are not from me, but from someone else who choose a similar alias for some reason known only to themself.

So far, there must be about 25 different email comments in the Union Leader and are definately worth a look-see.

You know, it is probably highly unlikely that former Governor John H Sununu, current chair of the NH State Republican party and successor to Fergus Cullen would write a column like that.

Isn't Fergus a graduate of Yale College(?), and it's a different type of an article than what is usually seen in the Union Leader, so here's hoping that the Union Leader runs more Fergus Cullen opinions moving ahead into the future. Let me see....the U.L. costs 50-cents.....as opposed to 2.00 for a NY Times or a Wall St Journal....so Fergus Cullen would be a welcome addition to the New Hampshire Union Leader.

Skip · 09-07-2010, 05:20 PM

Due to a witness being called up for military duty, Blizzard's hearing on the Negligent Driving charge she received is now continued until November.

Union Leader story and comments can be read HERE.

trackeer · 09-12-2010, 08:06 PM

WOW,

Love the comments and in fact find it interesting reading that someone who commited a crime, served some time, and now brings to light a flaw in the system that issues a "right to operate a boat certificate" in NH and folks are PO'd that someone keeps those of us to lazy to follow the headlines abreast of the fallout of this "pityful persons accident". Very well said Yankee, that is what makes us American's, you know the Freedom of Speech thing, I'll assume some of you have heard of it?
Skip brings a valid point up and if he post numeous items relevant to this tragic affair he is mearly conveying what is either printed or spoken news that is obvious news worthy, I suppose for those who might find this news annoying or perplexing maybe you should avoid Skip's comments and change the channel or dispose of the paper you might find offending or annoying. Skips right to speech is equal to yours not to listen!!!

WOW, my first post to this site, thanks Skip

08-27-2010, 03:35 PM	#1
Skip Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 1,615 Thanks: 256 Thanked 514 Times in 182 Posts	Union Leader link I am not sure why FLL cherry picked three paragraphs instead of simply providing the link for everyone to read the whole opinion piece in its full context. On second thoughts I am quite sure.... Anyway, this is an opinion piece by occasional contributor and former NH GOP party head (and some are alleging high school friend of Blizzard) Fergus Cullen. Cullen was formerly from Wolfeboro but now calls Dover his home. THIS is the column referenced.

08-28-2010, 09:16 AM	#4
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9,174 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 310 Thanked 1,103 Times in 812 Posts	Thanks for posting a link to the entire article Skip, and you simply give me too much credit about cherrypicking the paragraphs. And, once again and for the record, the comments from F. L. Less in the Union Leader email comments are not from me, but from someone else who choose a similar alias for some reason known only to themself. So far, there must be about 25 different email comments in the Union Leader and are definately worth a look-see. You know, it is probably highly unlikely that former Governor John H Sununu, current chair of the NH State Republican party and successor to Fergus Cullen would write a column like that. Isn't Fergus a graduate of Yale College(?), and it's a different type of an article than what is usually seen in the Union Leader, so here's hoping that the Union Leader runs more Fergus Cullen opinions moving ahead into the future. Let me see....the U.L. costs 50-cents.....as opposed to 2.00 for a NY Times or a Wall St Journal....so Fergus Cullen would be a welcome addition to the New Hampshire Union Leader. __________________ .... Banned for life from local thrift store!

09-07-2010, 05:20 PM	#5
Skip Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 1,615 Thanks: 256 Thanked 514 Times in 182 Posts	Negligent Driving trial delayed again.... Due to a witness being called up for military duty, Blizzard's hearing on the Negligent Driving charge she received is now continued until November. Union Leader story and comments can be read HERE.

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08-27-2010, 04:45 PM	#2
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,366 Thanks: 966 Thanked 575 Times in 300 Posts	I followed Skip's link and read the column and comments. Even as an Op-ed column it really is unbelievable . I do not know the author or the politics behind it, but, IMO, even the most casual and uninformed reader would smell something "fishy" about the column and the motivation behind it. The comments by the Union Leader readers make the winnipesakee forum discussion about the case seem a "love-fest."

08-27-2010, 08:38 PM	#3
VtSteve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,320 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 230 Thanked 361 Times in 169 Posts	Some of the comments, as always, are off the charts. But one from Unwind, NH pretty much nailed it. Responsibility. Perceived or real, that's what the angst is over.

09-12-2010, 08:06 PM	#6
trackeer Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Nashua/Laconia NH Posts: 40 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	WOW, Love the comments and in fact find it interesting reading that someone who commited a crime, served some time, and now brings to light a flaw in the system that issues a "right to operate a boat certificate" in NH and folks are PO'd that someone keeps those of us to lazy to follow the headlines abreast of the fallout of this "pityful persons accident". Very well said Yankee, that is what makes us American's, you know the Freedom of Speech thing, I'll assume some of you have heard of it? Skip brings a valid point up and if he post numeous items relevant to this tragic affair he is mearly conveying what is either printed or spoken news that is obvious news worthy, I suppose for those who might find this news annoying or perplexing maybe you should avoid Skip's comments and change the channel or dispose of the paper you might find offending or annoying. Skips right to speech is equal to yours not to listen!!! WOW, my first post to this site, thanks Skip

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