vt.Buzz ~ a political blog

Political notes from Free Press staff writers Terri Hallenbeck, Sam Hemingway and Nancy Remsen

12.31.2007

Happy New Year

What is my wish for 2008, you ask? That we can all get along.

I am a tad naive, I know. But I will persist in believing in the free exchange of ideas here on the blog. I will persist in trying to bring you thought-provoking political tidbits. I will persist in believing that a lively, rational banter will prevail over vitriol-filled outbursts.

You know how when you were a kid and your sibling persisted in being annoying (not that this ever happened to me)? You stuck your fingers in your ears and said "la-la-la-la-la I can’t hear you" until said sibling went on to other things.

That’s what I suggest you do with the blog comments that you find annoying here. There are a few really persistent siblings out there trying desperately to get attention. Don’t take their bait.

Happy New Year. I have no evidence to prove it, but I think 2008’s going to be a good one.

- Terri Hallenbeck

posted by vt.Buzz | 12:24 PM |

Comments:

Best wishes to you too Terri!

And best wishes to everyone - whatever your political stripe. Here's to a safe, happy, and prosperous (as difficult as they may be in Vermont) New Year.

# Posted by:

Anonymous | 1:33 PM, December 31, 2007

This year I vow not to feed the trolls.

# Posted by:

Anonymous | 2:05 PM, December 31, 2007

Resolve. Resolve not to feed the trolls.

# Posted by:

Anonymous | 2:47 PM, December 31, 2007

Me, too.

Especially the "anonymous" ones.

Always a pleasure.

# Posted by:

JWCoop10 | 6:44 PM, December 31, 2007

"And in despair I bowed my head: "There is no peace on earth," I said, "For hate is strong, and mocks the song Of peace on earth, good-will to men"

# Posted by:

Anonymous | 6:51 PM, December 31, 2007

I remember when some other anonymous first said that.

That cat had it goin' on. Too bad he moved to Shambala, took a vow of silence and devoted himself to full-time meditation.

This joint could use an anonymous like him.

# Posted by:

JWCoop10 | 8:48 PM, December 31, 2007

If you admire "that cat," you would do well to emulate him. Quit with the personal insults, already.

# Posted by:

Anonymous | 12:49 PM, January 02, 2008

Anonymous said...

"If you admire "that cat," you would do well to emulate him. Quit with the personal insults, already."

If you have something to say, say it. If not, stuff a sock in it.

All things considered, the fact that you've done nothing but whine anonymously for 6 weeks tells me I've been entirely too easy on the likes of you, little fella.

Always a pleasure.

# Posted by:

JWCoop10 | 4:35 PM, January 02, 2008

Yeah, I'm sure that's what "he" would have said.

Have a nice day.

# Posted by:

Anonymous | 6:38 PM, January 02, 2008

You know, the guy you say you admire.

# Posted by:

Anonymous | 6:39 PM, January 02, 2008

Anonymous said...

"You know, the guy you say you admire."

Yeah, the one who isn't you.

Man, I've gotta stop bein' so damned nice to nitwits this year.

Get over yourself, shmendrik.

Stop whining, get yourself something to say and I'll give you the time of day.

Unless and until you prove you can muster that up, don't waste my time with this trash of yours.

Always a pleasure.

# Posted by:

JWCoop10 | 7:14 PM, January 02, 2008

Yet another comment worthy of the guy you claim to admire.

Have a nice day.

# Posted by:

Anonymous | 3:53 AM, January 03, 2008

Anonymous said...

"Yet another comment worthy of the guy you claim to admire."

Yeah, the one who isn't you.

Always a pleasure.

# Posted by:

JWCoop10 | 6:55 AM, January 03, 2008

Anonymous said...

"This year I vow not to feed the trolls."

That lasted a good 30 seconds, little fella.

Ya mean ya vow to blame it on the other anonymous. That just might get ya through the week.

Always a pleasure.

# Posted by:

JWCoop10 | 5:02 PM, January 03, 2008

Yet more comments worthy of the guy you claim to admire.

Have a nice day.

# Posted by:

Anonymous | 7:32 PM, January 03, 2008

Anonymous said...

"Yet more comments worthy of the guy you claim to admire."

Yeah, the one who still isn't the sorry, anonymous sack of ignorant, ill-informed goo that's you, little fella.

Always a pleasure

# Posted by:

JWCoop10 | 7:42 PM, January 03, 2008

Yet another comment worthy of the guy you claim to admire.

Have a nice day.

# Posted by:

Anonymous | 7:53 PM, January 03, 2008

Yeah, the one who still isn't you, little fella.

# Posted by:

JWCoop10 | 10:32 PM, January 03, 2008

A little less talkin and alot more action - Pollina for Governor.

# Posted by:

Anonymous | 10:18 AM, January 06, 2008

"Less talkin' and more action?" Is that what he says from his endowed chairs at Speeder & Earls and Uncommon Grounds?