Letter of the week, 11/24/08: Richter stokes fears

[David]

Richter stokes fears
Editor:

Columnist Glenn Richter (R-J, 11/23) has again taken things out of context in order to stoke fears about President-elect Obama. His essay decrying Obama's "civilian national security force" misses the entire thrust of Obama's speech.

He clearly was not talking about a force with guns and police powers. His remarks were in the context of expanding AmeriCorps, the Peace Corps, and the USA Freedom Corps, as well as the number of trained Foreign Service officers serving in our embassies overseas. In general, he was trying to motivate people to become more involved in service to our country.

Richter then goes on to link his assumptions to Obama's remarks about the "constraints" of our Constitution, implying he might break the Constitution in order to form his own army.

Obama's remarks actually allude to a panel discussion he was involved in some seven years ago concerning the civil rights movement. He was suggesting that the Supreme Court never ventured into issues of political and economic justice, as even the "liberal" Warren court essentially interpreted the Constitution as a charter of negative liberties: i.e., what the government cannot do to you, but not what they should do on your behalf. The "constraints" being the conservative interpretation thus made and, therefore, he was not optimistic about the courts taking the lead in the Civil Rights Movement.

Richter would have us believe that Obama is about to start a Nazi Youth Movement. Does anyone seriously give this a second thought? Fear-mongering brought to a new level!
LARRY BYRON, MERIDEN

[alwaysright]

Richter stokes fears
Editor:

Columnist Glenn Richter (R-J, 11/23) has again taken things out of context in order to stoke fears about President-elect Obama. His essay decrying Obama's "civilian national security force" misses the entire thrust of Obama's speech.

He clearly was not talking about a force with guns and police powers. His remarks were in the context of expanding AmeriCorps, the Peace Corps, and the USA Freedom Corps, as well as the number of trained Foreign Service officers serving in our embassies overseas. In general, he was trying to motivate people to become more involved in service to our country.

Richter then goes on to link his assumptions to Obama's remarks about the "constraints" of our Constitution, implying he might break the Constitution in order to form his own army.

Obama's remarks actually allude to a panel discussion he was involved in some seven years ago concerning the civil rights movement. He was suggesting that the Supreme Court never ventured into issues of political and economic justice, as even the "liberal" Warren court essentially interpreted the Constitution as a charter of negative liberties: i.e., what the government cannot do to you, but not what they should do on your behalf. The "constraints" being the conservative interpretation thus made and, therefore, he was not optimistic about the courts taking the lead in the Civil Rights Movement.

Richter would have us believe that Obama is about to start a Nazi Youth Movement. Does anyone seriously give this a second thought? Fear-mongering brought to a new level!
LARRY BYRON, MERIDEN


If you've read all his stuff, you know that he's recently had a heart attack- and that has obviously clouded his reasoning even more than when he was just a supporter of little george. so let's go easy- he may not be around to see the re-election of this next great president. certainly not for Biden's 8 years.

[alwaysright]

I think the letter of the day should be the paranoid missive this morning by K. Petrosky. If you think it's scary- read what he writes on rock and roll.

[Snakebite]

Without Richter, the paper would need to change its name to the Pinko Press or the The Offensive Free journal.

Remember we are now all Warm and Fuzzy. Maybe the Morning Hearth.

[flatrat]

Mr. Richter constantly regurgitates tired worn inaccurate Republican talking points. He also fails to fact check them. I don't think he has an original thought in his repertoire.

Journalistically, he strikes me as unimaginative, disingenuous and very lazy. He must have some value to the RJ beyond his columns.

[alwaysright]

Today's Letter's To The Editor" section contains a perfectly written and well thoought out statement on the Record-Journal's pariah right wing nut case Glen Richter. AND!!!! it was written by the spouse of another editor on the paper. Such is the poor state of the quality of writing that has come out of the mind of this right wing, ineffectual columnist since he started on the paper years ago.
Ms. hCurch correctly points out that even McCaged had grace and dignity in his overwhelming defeat- but that his disiple Richter has failed to learn anything from his muse.
She then mentions an article called "Ship of Fools"- I do believe that Richter is the captain of that vessel.

[Snakebite]

What about his Obama lovin. Fire everybody in City Hall letter.

A confused man, must be getting ready to run for Dog Catcher.

[alwaysright]

What about his Obama lovin. Fire everybody in City Hall letter.

A confused man, must be getting ready to run for Dog Catcher.
the letter was confusing-

but I like Obama and think that at least half of city hall should go-ie: planning guy- city mgr, and a few council people. But the we he people party is mostly nut cases as far as I can see.

[oldnickel]

I know Mr Richter posts once in a while. It would be good to get a dialogue going with him.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but not everyone is entitled to their own set of facts.

Republicans do not like it when someone challenges their talking points, that's when they fall back on the liberal media bias. Translation, the media wont be complicit in spreading our unsubstantiated statements. During the presidential campaign I saw at least two news anchors actually challenge a Republican operative on a statement they made (obviously from a talking point) and the operative knew nothing more than the talking point.

[alwaysright]

If Glen boy posts, and his posts resemble his feeble work for the paper- we'd be able to tell it was him, regardless of the name he uses here. Ms. Church must have had a difficult holiday at the same table as her editor hubby who most likely supports the bu****e McCaged supported Richter.or at least his right to write ineffectual missives, both for public and private reading.

In these hard economic times for newspapers, as reported in today's RJ, I would hope that when the ax falls for reducing the size of the paper's staff they add to it's presitge and believability by axing Richter first.

[Jim N]

If Glen boy posts, and his posts resemble his feeble work for the paper- we'd be able to tell it was him, regardless of the name he uses here. Ms. Church must have had a difficult holiday at the same table as her editor hubby who most likely supports the bu****e McCaged supported Richter.or at least his right to write ineffectual missives, both for public and private reading.

In these hard economic times for newspapers, as reported in today's RJ, I would hope that when the ax falls for reducing the size of the paper's staff they add to it's presitge and believability by axing Richter first.
Are you applying for his job by suggesting they get rid of him?
That would be something.:rolleyes:

[flatrat]

How come Richter's hallucinatory diatribes are no longer posted on the RJ website?

Every other day or so there are letters to the editor taking issue with him, and I cant find his "artwork" on line.

[alwaysright]

I do read the paper- but could not, would not and cannot ever work there! they really don'y even like me all that much around that office ever since the dreaded Jimbo Smith reign. He kinda tainted my opinion of the whole operation- and Richter is a sore reminder of that time. So... I'll just continue to post around here, have a little fun and get repremanded from time to time by the moderator here!!!! just like school........

[alwaysright]

How come Richter's hallucinatory diatribes are no longer posted on the RJ website?

Every other day or so there are letters to the editor taking issue with him, and I cant find his "artwork" on line.


although they don't list it on the possible side effects of lipitor, maybe halucinations are part of that.

[oldnickel]

I can't wait for Richter's insne column this week, then we can have more to talk about. Sorry he doesn't get on the forums more for an exchange of views. He must be doing some in depth research for his next column. LOL

[jma]

Sadly, the more we criticize his work, the happier the R/J is. Remember, there is no such thing as bad publicity. I wish we could all agree to never refer to him again. The only way to get rid of a bad reporter is to ignore him. If there is no controversy, no discussion, he fails at his job. As long as we bash him, we give him the attention he craves.

[alwaysright]

But did you happen to read his utterly WEAK excuse for his previous claptrap? the man won't last- his heart is already proven weak.

[Snakebite]

Sadly, the more we criticize his work, the happier the R/J is. Remember, there is no such thing as bad publicity. I wish we could all agree to never refer to him again. The only way to get rid of a bad reporter is to ignore him. If there is no controversy, no discussion, he fails at his job. As long as we bash him, we give him the attention he craves.

What is the big deal of having his opinions in the paper. He doesn't have your views, so put him out of business.
You sound a whole lot more like a closed minded weasal, than you claim he is.

[KleineP]

I've got to go with Snakebite on this one.

alwaysright & oldnickel: If you don't like Richter's ideas and politics, argue his points - don't crucify the man.

My politics certainly don't align with Richter's. Does that mean he shouldn't express them or that a newspaper shouldn't publish them?

You may consider yourself a liberal just because you dislike Bush, McCain and Palin, but true liberalism makes room for differing opinions and ideas.

Mean and spiteful personal attacks do nothing but make you look small-minded. Plus, they further the impression (which I'm starting to believe) that Democrats are dismissive and condescending of opposing opinions and ideas.

[jma]

Nice attack. Clearly the name Snakebite is appropriate. My first reaction was to bite back, but after thinking about it, you're right. (not about me being a close-minded weasel, though :p ). Opinions are like as*holes, everyone has them, and some stink more than others. Let Richter be Richter.

[alwaysright]

I don't want him censored- just fired. And not for just his recent diatribes. He's entitled to his opinion- no matter how obviously wrong he is.

[oldnickel]

kleinep - I would like nothing better than to argue his points with him, but he writes a column for the paper and only participates on this forum infrequently. We are left with arguing his points in the forum. As I said before, he is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own set of facts. The issue I have with him is that his "facts" are not accurate, therefore his argument is busted. The question becomes, does he really believe this stuff or is it just for effect?

Also you start out taking the high road but at the end of your post you toss a dig in at the Democrats. Maybe you should practice what you preach!!! Finally, I learned everything about character assassination from Rush, Hannity, Bill O, Coulter, Malkin, Rove, Savage etc. They were good teachers and have had the field to themselves for why too long.

[Snakebite]

Don't leave out that pleasant lad, Olberman.

[iwantwallingfordbetter]

Don't leave out that pleasant lad, Olberman.
his special comments are the best.......no one comes close

[David]

12-3-08

The last few posts have been removed due to personal attacks contained.

Feel free to agree or disagree with the content of Glenn Richter's columns or opinions of letter-writers published in the R-J. But please ... avoid holding local individuals up to public ridicule by introducing ad hominem attacks which bear no credible relationship to the subject at hand.

Your understanding and co-operation is appreciated.

[alwaysright]

12-3-08

The last few posts have been removed due to personal attacks contained.

Feel free to agree or disagree with the content of Glenn Richter's columns or opinions of letter-writers published in the R-J. But please ... avoid holding local individuals up to public ridicule by introducing ad hominem attacks which bear no credible relationship to the subject at hand.

Your understanding and co-operation is appreciated.


not that richter holds back on personal attacks.

[Snakebite]

I would like to see Richtor assail the states one party system that operates with a puppet Republican Governor. Add Meriden to the mix also.

The national scene is getting tired and old.

I apologize for offending anyone, unlike the beseiged Richtor, I am feeling warm and fuzzy, the chosen one must be speaking directly to me.

[alwaysright]

I would like to see Richtor assail the states one party system that operates with a puppet Republican Governor. Add Meriden to the mix also.

The national scene is getting tired and old.

I apologize for offending anyone, unlike the beseiged Richtor, I am feeling warm and fuzzy, the chosen one must be speaking directly to me.

people who are offended by the truth are thin skinned and not worth the appology. So we got censored- no big deal. another crybaby letter saying give glen his voice. he has the damn voice- just doesn't speak well with it.

[flatrat]

Richter should get an environmental award for his "recycling" of the same old points.

His latest column? Yawn.....

[alwaysright]

don't be fooled by the warm and fuzzy recollections in his column today- he's probably writing his next anti- new president speech as he lays a wreath by the monuments.

[RC12L4]

"BOOOOOOOO"
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[alwaysright]

oh wait... I get it

[iwantwallingfordbetter]

one would have thought at this time of year mr richter would have come up with a better column...something other then the auto bailout.....his party gave the money to the car companies but yet he is putting his blame on the democrates...where is his outcry toward the financial companies.....his party has given 350 billion with no questions asked...and is looking for the second part......can't wait until january 25th column, obama will have been in office 4 days.......merry christmas mr richter

[flatrat]

one would have thought at this time of year mr richter would have come up with a better column...merry christmas mr richter

He made it all the way to the end of the first paragraph for his "Pelosi, Dodd, and Frank" refrain....yadda yadda yadda...blah blah blah...

(yawn)

Happy festivus Mr Richter, and have a great Kwanzaa! I hope you had a wonderful yule yesterday.

[RC12L4]

I firmly believe that the people who dislike him the most are his most avid readers. Do you guys sit on the edge of your chairs Sunday mornings waiting for the paperboy?

[iwantwallingfordbetter]

no, i sit in the driveway and wait....and this week i had to look really hard to find the column...then what a disapointment....all that waiting....:D

[oldnickel]

for quite some time, right wingers like richter made these kind of false statements, accusations based on innuendo and personal attacks without any response from the the public. This only made the right wing bolder, the false statements more epic in nature. People believe that if you say it in he paper, it must be true. I for one am glad that people are actually calling him on it. A simple google check is all that is necessary.

This weeks repeat of right wing talk radio is the Nancy Pelosi and the house democrats will now be designing cars. How inane. All they want is a plan from Detroit. By the way, those automobile execs have been real successful over the last 20 years ? Do you trust them to make the right business decisions?

Today i see that the Banks have no accounting of the bailout money and do not plan on making any of it public. I do note high salaries and bonus payments/stock options. Here is my solution. No bonus, no stock option, reduced salary and a full accounting of the money or you can pay it all back now!! Cant blame this fiasco on the unions huh?

[iwantwallingfordbetter]

wow, you wany accountability....what are you thinking....Nancy Pelosi designing cars...how rich was that statement.....the right thinks that the rest of the country are idots....and so far we have not proven them wrong.....700 billion and no questions.....:eek:

[flatrat]

I firmly believe that the people who dislike him the most are his most avid readers. Do you guys sit on the edge of your chairs Sunday mornings waiting for the paperboy?

R2D2, you have been out of Meriden too long. I haven't seen a paperboy in years. They are about as plentiful as an ethical Republican.

I often have to go hunt down a birdcage bottom somewhere to find the Richter column, and sometimes its a lot of work. Like George Bush many times said "Its hard work!"

[RC12L4]

R2D2, you have been out of Meriden too long. I haven't seen a paperboy in years. They are about as plentiful as an ethical Republican.

I often have to go hunt down a birdcage bottom somewhere to find the Richter column, and sometimes its a lot of work. Like George Bush many times said "Its hard work!"

Amazingly a newspaper lands on my doorstep every morning, I'm sorry you live in the Mills :(

[flatrat]

Amazingly a newspaper lands on my doorstep every morning, I'm sorry you live in the Mills :(

I know some good people who have come out of the Mills. Don't knock the Mills.

I haven't seen a "paperboy" in years. We now have people driving cars, whipping papers out windows, landing all over the place, but never on my doorstep. I gave up the "find the newspaper" game years ago.

I get my news on the internets, rather than two day old news printed on dead trees. Besides, the cat ate the bird.

[alwaysright]

we have a couple that does indeed drive and toss- but my paper gets right on my front step every day. If you call the distrubution office they'll take your request and have the paper put where you choose. No call- a quick toss towards the house.
Now... the mills? tear it down

[iwantwallingfordbetter]

my paper is placed on the record journal box attached to the post at the street almost every morning.....most of the time in a plastic bag whick I have requested they do not use but they still do. thereis no useful reuse of that bag...

[RC12L4]

fatrat seems to be the only person who has a problem with getting the paper deleivered. Maybe it's because he's teh crusy old grey haored guy who screams at everyone to get off his lawn.

[Modica]

fatrat seems to be the only person who has a problem with getting the paper deleivered. Maybe it's because he's teh crusy old grey haored guy who screams at everyone to get off his lawn.
I know that guy! He is the one who was screaming at alwaysright when he was admiring flatrat's nativity scene.

[flatrat]

fatrat seems to be the only person who has a problem with getting the paper deleivered. Maybe it's because he's teh crusy old grey haored guy who screams at everyone to get off his lawn.

I dont have a problem with the paper being delivered, I dont have it delivered. At this stage of civilization there are better uses for trees than to carry Richterisms. I save oil from the ink and the delivery so you can use it to drive your SUV back and forth to the country club.

The news cycle of dead tree journalism is too slow for me.

The "crusty" part of the description might be right, tho...

[oldnickel]

No richter column in the last two weeks. He must be waiting for the new set of republican talking points to be delivered!!!! Or else he is doing internet research!!!!!!