Comments for Alfie's Answer

Comment on How to Stop Taggers by Greg

Greg — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 07:10:00 +0000

I also am cleaning up a mess in my neighborhood. It’s a matter of taking responsibility.

Comment on Jan Brewer, Geriatric Militant Ninja Turtle? by Craig

Craig — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 05:06:00 +0000

There’s something about Mary’s roommate have another shot will ya.

Comment on Puppies for Sale; Breed and Greed by Nancy Rix

Nancy Rix — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 20:20:00 +0000

This is an old idea, but one I think is very appropriate on lots of levels – find a puppy of the desired breed from a reputable breeder that will have puppies available in January. Once you have a deposit on a pup, everyone I know that breeds dogs would be happy to send a picture of two of the litter and/or Mom or Dad Dog so the gift recipient can have a picture of what’s to come – it’s also a great time to get puppy support gifts like a crate, a bed, some bowls (check with the breeder as to brand of food they will want puppy on, get a bag of puppy food), a little leash and collar, book or other info on breed characteristics and care … there are a million reasons a puppy is a great gift and a million reasons the gift should NOT arrive during the disruptive holiday celebration days !!

I don’t know if you can pre-adopt an animal from any of the shelters or rescues, but with a little imagination, I’m sure a package of some sort could be made up to embrace getting a dog or puppy from rescue or a shelter once life settles from the holidays.

Its really hard on a puppy to come into a home while the children are on Christmas break from school … the kids are there ever day for the puppy just long enough for it to think that’s how life is and then the kids go back to school and puppy is confused and lonesome. From many years experience as a household obedience trainer, I believe that’s a good recipe for all kinds of problems. It’s very best to integrate the new family member when life is as close to “routine” as possible !

Comment on Jan Brewer, Geriatric Militant Ninja Turtle? by newtosf921

newtosf921 — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 00:50:00 +0000

No matter what her intent, it was INAPPROPRIATE for a public official to respond in this matter. A balled up fist is not a tap on the shoulder. Someone needs to teach her to use her words; ie she could have responded with humor, deflection, truth or if she felt she could not or didn’t want to answer, could have deferred to an aid. Obviously, I am no fan of Jan Brewer. Even though the journalist may have have tried to push her buttons because Ms. Brewer’s previous answer about global warming was stupid, she should not have responded with her fist.

Comment on Jan Brewer, Geriatric Militant Ninja Turtle? by Fraser007

Fraser007 — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:26:00 +0000

She may not be the brghtest bulb in the pack but she went to Afghanistan to visit the Arizona National Guard soldiers who are serving there. Didn’t see any of you folks there?
I thought she OK by wagging her finger in the face if our glorious President. This guy wont protect the border like he is supposed to. He just wants more peons here so he can make them all citizens, so they can vote for his party. Someone has to tell him.

Comment on Jan Brewer, Geriatric Militant Ninja Turtle? by dscott

dscott — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:19:00 +0000

Reading her infantile comments in the paper this morning regarding the situation in Afghanistan, you sure can tell how far she went in school. What an embarrassment!

Comment on Jan Brewer, Geriatric Militant Ninja Turtle? by Carmine-James Pitaniello

Carmine-James Pitaniello — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:10:00 +0000

you left out the word mutant…lol

Comment on “Not to do” List for the Holidays by Carolyn_Classen

Carolyn_Classen — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 23:58:00 +0000

Here’s one more: I will be patient in hearing Christmas Muzak in the stores and restaurants. I just heard “I’m dreaming of a White Christmas” at a restaurant today. Maybe it will snow at Christmas… even here in Tucson.

Comment on How to Stop Taggers by Ernie_McCray

Ernie_McCray — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 02:48:00 +0000

That’s completely different; there’s a place for public art. What comes after workshops such as this is providing places for people to express themselves. That’s not the same as kids or anyone else vandalizing somebody’s property. Society works best, I think, when we look at ways to address social problems in positive ways. It creates good conversation. It frees up more people to feel they have a place. It generates good vibes. It helps young people learn to think critically.

Comment on How to Stop Taggers by Roy Warden

Roy Warden — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:07:00 +0000

Hi Alfie!

Here is something I bet you don’t know about “Tagging,” the Officially Sanctioned and Taxpayer Supported sport of Tucson Arizona.

Several years ago, I sat in a Tucson City Council meeting and watched Council Person Regina Romero proudly announce she had just spent $24,000.00 in discretionary funds to hire a French Grafitti Professor, fly him over from Paris, to teach the youth in her district the fine art of using the Spray Paint Can to decorate and otherwise to “express” themselves.

“It instills ethnic pride and gives them something to do after school,” Romero declared, and the Mayor and other councilpersons cheered.

Got that? When I complained about it people referred to me as a “racist!”

Welcome to hypocracy and “realpolitik” in the Old Pueblo!!