On the contrary, I'll be more interested in what the senators have to say. Chances are it will be the same sad refrain as they threaten to hold their breath until we turn blue. ...(full comment)

I wonder if you would have the same opinion if she were a bearded, brown-skinned man who started each session with "Bismillah ir-rahman ir-rahim..."? And what, exactly, is "a prayer warrior"? Are there prayer peace-marchers? ...(full comment)

I wonder if any of the "nays" wrote letters to the Monitor spitting mad Ayotte voted against the will of the people? Amusing. I have not actually taken a position on the casino...Its my first hearing that a poll was taken in NH and the majority want it. Well then...who do these reps have to say? ...(full comment)

Penny-stock hustlers, showmen, grifters, carnies and 3-card Monty dealers all use the same word to describe the honest people who willingly hand over their money in exchange for illusions: "suckers." As for "zombies," I'll take suggestions how else to describe people mesmerized by the act of shoving money into the slots. And don't be glad it will be in Salem; the House killed the bill. ...(full comment)

It is my understanding that Lizarda Urena is not preaching, and not attempting to convert anyone. All she is doing is praying for the protection of the young people in the school. Prayer is a powerful thing and I would be most happy to have her pray for my kids safety. Lizarda is not a preacher, she is a prayer warrior!! She is doing no harm to anyone. With what is going on in this Country we should all be praying!! ...(full comment)

"Ms. Rudmin Chong(who I normally don't often agree with) was making a point about the real costs of gambling, which certain people seem to be glossing over."...No, Chong was making a point of what type of people are depicted in Millennium Gaming’s rendition of a casino room. "all young, slender and white". Thats not a point about the real costs of gambling. BTW...were any of the people that you did see on the NH site "overweight, the elderly, the limbless, the shabby, the desperate?"...Point them out to me. ...(full comment)

Meant to write uncivil tone. ...(full comment)

I voted you off the island Bruce. That means I no longer respond to your posts. I do not care for you civil tone. ...(full comment)

Reply to to the person who thinks I'm a troll. I have put myself in nothing that I need to get out of. I made no claim about Collins. I simply did a Google search and shared the results with you. Here..I'll even share what was said on one of the first web sites listed: 'Arch-conservative Rick Santorum, who was bounced from his Senate seat in 2006 for being too conservative for his electorate, has called Susan Collins a “team player” for Senate conservatives when they need her vote. Because Susan Collins is no moderate. Susan Collins is a “team player” for the furthest-right-wing elements of the Republican Party, only offering Maine voters the illusion of a moderate." ...(full comment)

Still waiting for you to explain why Susan Collins is not a moderate, offer your definition of 'moderate', and provide examples of your view of 'moderate' politicians active today since they don't include Susan Collins. The silence is deafening. ...(full comment)