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Ryan
Member since Sep 29, 2016
Recent Comments
Re: “UVM Student Announces Burlington City Council Run”
Carter will bring a young, critical, progressive and enthusiastic perspective to the City Council. A lot of Vermonters including myself want more young people to come to this state and I think that starts with putting some of them in positions of power. Despite what the above commenters might say, Carter knows where City Hall is and he's probably there more frequently than you.
Posted by
Ryan
on 11/16/2017 at 6:08 PM
Re: “Moooving Scene on Church Street: PETA Activists Say No to Cow's Milk”
Not that this particularly speaks to the message of this trio, but here's a friendly reminder that PETA euthanizes a lot of animals every year:
http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/6612490
Posted by
Ryan
on 09/06/2017 at 2:41 PM
Re: “After Tie, Burlington Inspector of Elections Candidates Square Off”
While some say that this position is rather inconsequential, I believe that electing a young & driven individual like Adrian to local office makes all the difference in the world. Here is someone heeding the words of Bernie and responding to his call to engage at the local level. Couldn't support his efforts more, and I hope other young folks will show up to the polls April 4th to support Adrian!
Posted by
Ryan
on 03/29/2017 at 9:28 AM
Re: “The Media Bern: Sanders Keeps Vermont Press at Arm's Length”
In response to RamblinRose- I don't think there's any question that the work he's doing on the national level is more important nor do I think Vermont's issues are more important. But I disagree with the notion that it is a waste of time to talk to your local news outlets. I don't think you read the article all the way because as Walters mentioned, Bernie's staff isn't even responding to emails from the press. Either hire more staff or make sure the ones you have are doing their jobs. And I think that until folks like you and I voice our concerns about this, things are unlikely to change.
Posted by
Ryan
on 03/22/2017 at 4:37 PM
Re: “The Media Bern: Sanders Keeps Vermont Press at Arm's Length”
For a while I thought that Walters, Heinz and others were blowing this situation out of proportion but after seeing what appears to be a concentrated effort by Sanders and his staff to avoid Vermont media, I've had a change of heart. Walters is spot on that there are issues that he is not speaking to or hearing about by talking exclusively to national outlets, from EB-5 fraud to the future of wind energy in Vermont. Aside from that, it is more important than ever for influential leaders like Bernie to engage in media outlets that serve such a vital purpose in the age of Trump. I volunteered for Bernie and love the work he does for us and the country every day, but the constituents of Vermont should make it known that having a close relationship with local media is part of his job. Give his DC or Burlington office a call- they are all ears & very helpful.
Posted by
Ryan
on 03/22/2017 at 1:36 PM
Re: “Burlington Cop Resigns After Perjury Allegation in Drug Case”
"Lopez previously worked for the Baltimore Police Department." Well that explains a lot.
Posted by
Ryan
on 02/23/2017 at 9:56 AM
Re: “UVM Student Announces Burlington City Council Run”
Curious- luckily we have strong voting rights here in Vermont and I like many other out-of-state students across the country was able to vote in the town I lived in for 10 months a year for issues that impacted me directly. I dont see why anyone would discourage people from voting, especially from young college students who may soon be a part of the community.