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Komo Ananda replied to John Lemay's discussion 'Commuter RAIL' in the group Commuter Rail
"I do think commuter rail or better public transportation is needed in the U.S. Mostly to reduce the number of automobiles on the road for environmental and social reasons. A lot of the comments regarding issues (this issue included) reflect the…"
John Lemay commented on Chuck McKenney's member post 'Selling naming rights is a no-brainer for cities, towns'
"i dont like selling buildings or complex's for the sake of a name. It use to be the practice to name a building on behalf of a person who deserved it not the most money. Perfect place for casino rt1 in portsmouth between maine and mass, and…"
John Lemay commented on Chuck McKenney's member post 'Selling naming rights is a no-brainer for cities, towns'
"If we want to generate revenue legalize gambling and marijuana and get jobs to NH instead of letting them go to MASSACHUSETTS ."
John Lemay commented on Chuck McKenney's member post 'Selling naming rights is a no-brainer for cities, towns'
"This is so LAME; just like the tacky ass city buses.lets sell everyrthing have fire sale. so that way corp own everything. Like a true lame ass republican."
John Lemay commented on Chuck McKenney's member post 'The anti-evolution effort is coming to New Hampshire'
"this is just stupid republican pushing religiouas agenda once again, moronic!"
John Lemay replied to John Lemay's discussion 'Commuter RAIL' in the group Commuter Rail
"Actually its from the mass/nh border going north through manchester to concord according to http://www.fra.dot.gov/rpd/passenger/2243.shtml"
James B "Jim" Coburn replied to John Lemay's discussion 'Commuter RAIL' in the group Commuter Rail
"I also think that the cost is grossly under estimated. Other than bridges, tunnels, and noise deadening, I believe the planners will discover that they require either dual tracks for bi-directional traffic, or more pullouts for slower trains…"
James B "Jim" Coburn replied to John Lemay's discussion 'Commuter RAIL' in the group Commuter Rail
"A couple of thoughts: The jobs that get created to support this will be in Massachusetts. It eases the travel to workplaces in Mass. Another thought about noise. I live in Windham and I can hear the train wistle blow in Nashua when the train comes…"
John Lemay commented on LFDA Editor's group 'Commuter Rail'
"No matter what kind of discussion we want it is always going to be" The Govt needs to stay out of it" People dont realize the govt is in everything except protecting its people. FCC FAA US POSTAL POLICE and so on and so on"
John Lemay commented on LFDA Editor's group 'Commuter Rail'
"The railroads went under because of the automobile industry; If the state owns the track they can lease it to different carriers. Also I do pay attention to history especially the one im living in where our country is being run into a GIGANTIC S%^T…"
John Lemay commented on LFDA Editor's group 'Commuter Rail'
"Our govt already is in business its called the Postal Service. The state of NH owns most of the rail lines in NH already. It does make sense to have it state run because if a business does it will screw everyone for there own wallets."
John Lemay commented on LFDA Editor's video
Sen. Gregg's Farewell Address
"sorry but he said serving NH and America, the only thing he served was his wallet and lobbyists.
check out: http://www.citizensforethics.org/taxonomy/term/1461 also
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdul_Rahman_al-Amoudi
But for looking at some of…"
John Lemay commented on LFDA Editor's video
Sen. Gregg's Farewell Address
"He is the reason why there needs to be term limits on our elected officials"
John Lemay added a discussion to the issue Commuter Rail
Commuter RAIL
I dont understand why this is such a big deal it is something that is vital to NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND to tie us to Mass and Conn we have people who drive everyday to Mass and this project now that is to expand Rt 93 is a waste of money; rail lasts longer then roads and is better for the environment. See More
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