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“Why doesn’t the federal government bail out Hostess, so that we can have our Twinkies and our cupcakes? They bailed out the auto makers.”
— Hagerstown
“I got our bill the other day, on recycling, so I said I wanted to cancel that, because we don’t put enough stuff in it to pay $35 for three months, I think that is what it is. It doesn’t make sense. I don’t even live around the bay. I haven’t been to the bay for 40 years. I’d like for the mayor of Hagerstown to do something about this. We had free trash ever since I can remember, and I’m 73. Has to be something illegal, tax you like that and you don’t have anything to do with it and you don’t even vote for it. But the city then turns around and says we’re not going to pick up your trash if you don’t participate.”
— Hagerstown
“Nice article in the paper on Nov. 18 in reference to local home sales and building. The only problem is, I see the banks advertising home equity loans again, so people can flip and try to make money, and go into bankruptcy again. And let’s face it, people have to put skin in the game. This thing of no money down and no money on deposit, can’t pay their mortgage insurance ahead of time, it’s wrong. That’s what got us in problems. I hope the banking industry and all still holds the line.”
— Leitersburg
“The caller was absolutely correct about Penny Nigh. Anyone who used to watch the previous meetings when she was on the council should be afraid; very afraid, in fact, of her obstructionist, time-consuming, endless discussions and forays into turning simple, mundane issues and matters into major obstacles and problems. If anyone has watched how smoothly and professionally the city council meetings ran the last four years ... it became actually painful to watch. The only solace the current mayor can take in his defeat is that at least he won’t be around, and have to put up with her for the next four years.”
— Hagerstown
“As a senior of Washington County, being on a fixed income and seeing food, gas and many other staples going up, I was thinking how very helpful it would be if just one week during hunting season, hunters could shoot deer and take the animal to be dressed and packaged by a designated and generous local butcher, to be distributed to low-income seniors. This would be beneficial in many ways. It would cut down on the deer population, give seniors who have cut back or just stopped buying meat, that protein they so much need ... and the goodwill toward our older population, who have given so much to society. This would be a very generous and heartwarming gesture of goodwill.”
— Hagerstown
“I was in Frederick yesterday and bought gas over there for $3.29 a gallon. So what I advise people to do in the Hagerstown area, Boonsboro area and the Smithsburg area ... you get over toward Frederick ... fill up, $3.29 compared to about $3.59, which is ridiculous.”
— Boonsboro
“To all of you Republicans who continue to bash the president: Don’t you know the election is over, and that your own party is trying to — I repeat, trying to — focus your party on being nice, appealing to other people other than your own base? The election is over. Get over it.”
— Hagerstown
“This is to the caller from Boonsboro who says that the media is not covering Benghazi good enough, and Fox News is. Well, sir, there’s your first mistake, listening to Fox News. They haven’t said a nice thing about the president since he was sworn in in 2008. Even when bin Laden was killed, they belittled it, saying any president would have given that order. Don’t call Mail Call, please, and say that you get your news from Fox ‘Noise’ Channel, because they’re so biased, it’s obvious that it’s a joke.”
— Hagerstown
“These people kill somebody and take a life, then lay on death row for years, the taxpayers support them, no, that’s wrong. You take a life, you should give a life.”
— Hagerstown
“I’d like to know, the mayor and the town council has to do something about this crime and stuff down here, and the police department needs to come down on around the library and Antietam Street, because you have bums and everything coming down there, and the thing of it is, the neighbors are getting tired of it, and I want to know if you could publish this in the paper here. Something has to be done. The law has to step up.”
— Hagerstown
“In trying to find a parking spot at the South End Shopping Center, a car was starting to pull out. I went on by the vehicle. She nearly backed into me. She was blowing her horn and waving her hands at me. Lady, if you’re reading this, you need to pick up a driver’s manual of the Maryland law. Check for people and other cars before backing out of your parking space.”
— Williamsport
“In response to the caller from Clear Spring in the Nov. 19 paper, the Hope Center at Hagerstown Rescue Mission recycles newspaper, cardboard and rags. You may drop them off at their recycling center directly across the street from their main building located at 125 N. Prospect St. Drop-off times are Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information please call 301-739-1165.”
— Hagerstown
“What has happened to ‘Country First’ Sen. McCain’s character and integrity? He is not the same man that he was four years ago, and the change has diminished his reputation.”
— Rohrersville
“They claim that it was Columbus who discovered America, but lest a lot of people forget, it was the Indians who were here first. So therefore, it was the Indians, the Native Americans, who actually discovered America. Columbus never even really knew that there was such a place. So they need to rewrite the history books and all. And that’s the reason for the holiday, Thanksgiving. People should thank Native Americans, and respect them.”
— Greencastle, Pa.
“In response to all the negative comments about FEMA: These people travel from all over the U.S. to aid the victims of a major disaster. FEMA responders don’t have the opportunity to go to the comfort of their homes after a long, hard day. They’re there for the duration. I want to take this time to wish my son a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving holiday. He’ll be doing ... which is helping people in their time of need. That’s why he’s in New Jersey on this holiday, with FEMA. God bless you, son. Hoping to see you at Christmas.”
— Williamsport
“Great letter to the editor in Tuesday’s paper, about Benghazi, by Jim Rosko of Boonsboro. Those of us with family members serving in the military are disgusted by President Obama on this issue.”
— Williamsport
“What is this harping about Susan Rice? She’s hardly been nominated yet, the president doesn’t even know if he’s nominating her. The GOP needs to take a step back. Lick your wounds and get ready for 2016. I’ve never seen a bunch of poor losers in my life. They’re complaining about somebody who hasn’t even been nominated. What is wrong with you people?”
— Hagerstown
“I’d like to know why anybody would read Leonard Pitts, when we have the Limbaugh brothers to tell us the truth.”
— South County
“Today, Tuesday, Nov. 20, in the paper, on houses for rent, I don’t quite understand this: ‘Four bedroom, pre-Civil War home.’ Now, get this: ‘No money down, $1,100 a month plus security deposit.’ Is not security deposit money down, or have I lost my mind? I don’t know, I don’t understand that. I think the American people are going crazy.”
— Smithsburg
“Waynesboro had a Christmas parade, and Greencastle had a Christmas parade. I think it’d be nice if Hagerstown had a Christmas parade. I know we have the Halloween parade, but I think a Christmas parade would be very nice, and the weather’s been so beautiful, it would have been perfect for one.”
— Hagerstown
“I just wanted to get my 2 cents worth in. I know the Democrats are hollering, especially President Obama, that the rich need to pay their fair share of taxes, and they’ve been critical of Mitt Romney. Mr. Obama is worth millions right now. When he went in, he was only worth a couple hundred thousand, two, maybe $200,000, but he’s already worth millions. So if you don’t believe it, check it out. And there’s the Kennedys and the Rockefellers, they’re worth millions. So let them pay their fair share of taxes, too. That’s all I have to say.”
— Hagerstown
“Del. Neil Parrott, the costly petition king, needs to clean up his election debris. Many of those who voted against the three ballot questions still litter the area, especially in West Hagerstown and Maugansville. Really tired of seeing that.”
— Hagerstown