Ray plays a clip from an interview Barack Obama gave in 1995 to demonstrate why he thinks Obama is a racist.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Against the Grain
Ray wonders why no one isn't talking about Joe Biden's recent statement that Americans making more than $150,000 a year would see higher taxes, a significant difference from the ongoing campaign promise that only people making more than $250,000 would see higher taxes.
A Spooky Postscript
There was a "ghost talker" on the show today, something Ray is normally pretty skeptical about. She said that there was a ghost named "Alice" hanging around Ray, that Ray may have had the croup or some lung problem as a child, and that she saw the ghost of Babe Ruth next to Ray.
None of these names or details had any resonance or special meaning for Ray, but the guest from the previous segment, Mighty John Marshall, called in later to say that those readings may have been meant for him. His mother-in-law, who has passed away, was named Alice; he's had lung issues all his life; and his daughter lives in Babe Ruth's house.
Coincidence? Who knows. Ray's still skeptical, but he wishes everyone a happy Halloween.
None of these names or details had any resonance or special meaning for Ray, but the guest from the previous segment, Mighty John Marshall, called in later to say that those readings may have been meant for him. His mother-in-law, who has passed away, was named Alice; he's had lung issues all his life; and his daughter lives in Babe Ruth's house.
Coincidence? Who knows. Ray's still skeptical, but he wishes everyone a happy Halloween.
Friday on the Morning Show
With the election just days away, a number of local candidates are making their final pitches to Maine voters. Today on the show, Maine State Senate Candidates Eric Lusk and Nick McGee, both from Portland, were in the studio to talk about their respective campaigns, as was Maine House candidate Bob Morrill from Westbrook and Portland City Council candidate Dory Waxman.
The Westbrook High School Blue Blazes boys soccer team came into the studio again to talk about their playoff win over Portland and their upcoming game against Greeley.
Record collector John Marshall fielded calls from audience members and lets them know just how much their old records are worth.
Finally, on this Halloween episode, medium Jacki Mari calls in to talk about the ghosts she's communicated with, including Christopher Reeve, Marilyn Monroe, Ronald Reagan, Abraham Lincoln, and more.
All of these interviews can be found on MyFOXMaine.com. Ray discusses all these guests in the audio post below. Give it a listen, and share your own views in the comments section.
The Westbrook High School Blue Blazes boys soccer team came into the studio again to talk about their playoff win over Portland and their upcoming game against Greeley.
Record collector John Marshall fielded calls from audience members and lets them know just how much their old records are worth.
Finally, on this Halloween episode, medium Jacki Mari calls in to talk about the ghosts she's communicated with, including Christopher Reeve, Marilyn Monroe, Ronald Reagan, Abraham Lincoln, and more.
All of these interviews can be found on MyFOXMaine.com. Ray discusses all these guests in the audio post below. Give it a listen, and share your own views in the comments section.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Thursday on the Morning Show
Tarren Bragdon of the Maine Heritage Policy Center was on the show today to talk about transparency in government and his organization's new web site, MaineOpenGov.org, which track what Maine's government spends tax dollars on..
Also, Mark Dubois, the natural resources manager for the Poland Spring water company, was in to talk about how anti-business advocates in Maine are killing jobs.
Meredith Strang Burgess and Julie Marchese were in one last time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month with another Think Pink idea.
South Portland police officer Jimmy Fahey came on to talk about a costume ball to benefit the Kidney Foundation.
You can see all these interviews at MyFOXMaine.com. Ray discusses them all in the audio post below. Listen in, and then sound off in the comments section.
Also, Mark Dubois, the natural resources manager for the Poland Spring water company, was in to talk about how anti-business advocates in Maine are killing jobs.
Meredith Strang Burgess and Julie Marchese were in one last time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month with another Think Pink idea.
South Portland police officer Jimmy Fahey came on to talk about a costume ball to benefit the Kidney Foundation.
You can see all these interviews at MyFOXMaine.com. Ray discusses them all in the audio post below. Listen in, and then sound off in the comments section.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Go Westbrook!
Many of you saw Ray's son Tripp and the rest of the Westbrook High School Blue Blazes boys soccer team in the studio on Tuesday. Happily, the boys won their playoff game against Portland. Ray has game details.
Heads Up
On Monday, Nov. 3, from 7-8 a.m. on The FOX Morning News, a variety of people will be on in support of Question 1 on the Maine state ballot, the initiative to repeal the beverage tax.
Everyone's Invited
Ray wants to let people know about the annual Halloween on Main Street in Westbrook, this Thursday, Oct. 30, 4:30-6 p.m. All are welcome to this great family-friendly event.
Wednesday on the Morning Show
Today, former congressional candidate Dean Scontras and his business partner Richard Benoit were in to talk about their company, RA Power Solutions, which researches alternative energy resources, from geothermal to solar to wind.
Harris Parnell, who directs Maine's League of Young Voters, was on the show for a spirited discussion with Ray about which candidates her organization endorses, as well as its recommendations on the ballot issues.
Maine House candidates Kevin Crocker and Wayne Parry were on the show to talk about their campaigns.
The man who put the "awe" back in Auburn, Mayor John Jenkins, a morning show regular and friend to the program, was in the studio to talk about his support for U.S. Senator Susan Collins and local State Senator Lois Snowe-Mello.
And of course, election issues ramained on the table throughout the program, including Question 1 (beverage tax) and Question 2 (Oxford County casino).
Ray comments on all in the audio post below. Give it a listen, and sound off with your own opinions in the comments section.
Harris Parnell, who directs Maine's League of Young Voters, was on the show for a spirited discussion with Ray about which candidates her organization endorses, as well as its recommendations on the ballot issues.
Maine House candidates Kevin Crocker and Wayne Parry were on the show to talk about their campaigns.
The man who put the "awe" back in Auburn, Mayor John Jenkins, a morning show regular and friend to the program, was in the studio to talk about his support for U.S. Senator Susan Collins and local State Senator Lois Snowe-Mello.
And of course, election issues ramained on the table throughout the program, including Question 1 (beverage tax) and Question 2 (Oxford County casino).
Ray comments on all in the audio post below. Give it a listen, and sound off with your own opinions in the comments section.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Keep the Pressure On
Ray urges everyone to to vote Yes on Question 1, sending a message to the legislature that selfish, foolish taxation policies will not be tolerated.
Tuesday on the Morning Show
Ray asks his audience's forgiveness for his "darkness" on Monday's show over the prospect of an Obama administration. But the conviction of Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens has cheered Ray up with its small proof that the system sometimes works.
In the studio, political analyst Roy Lenardson and Raymond selectman Joe Bruno (both regular morning show contributors) were in the studio to talk about the presidential campaign, local races, and other issues of the day.
Also, U.S. House candidate Charlie Summers, Maine State Senate candidate Phil Csoros, and Maine House candidate Jeff Martin all stopped by over the course of the show to talk about their respective campaigns.
Rich Johnson of FOX News called in from Pennsylvania to talk about the presidential campaign one week out from Election Day.
Members of the Westbrook High School Blue Blazes boys soccer team (including Ray's son, Tripp) came into the studio today to show off their mowhawks and to talk about their upcoming playoff game against Portland.
Ray discusses all the guests in the audio post below. Give a listen, and sound off in the comments section.
In the studio, political analyst Roy Lenardson and Raymond selectman Joe Bruno (both regular morning show contributors) were in the studio to talk about the presidential campaign, local races, and other issues of the day.
Also, U.S. House candidate Charlie Summers, Maine State Senate candidate Phil Csoros, and Maine House candidate Jeff Martin all stopped by over the course of the show to talk about their respective campaigns.
Rich Johnson of FOX News called in from Pennsylvania to talk about the presidential campaign one week out from Election Day.
Members of the Westbrook High School Blue Blazes boys soccer team (including Ray's son, Tripp) came into the studio today to show off their mowhawks and to talk about their upcoming playoff game against Portland.
Ray discusses all the guests in the audio post below. Give a listen, and sound off in the comments section.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Monday on the Morning Show
Portland Mayor Ed Suslovic was on the show today. He talked about Question 1 on the Portland ballot, which would establish a charter commission for the city, and he took calls from audience members.
Also, Donna Champman from Operation Homefront joined the show to talk about some of her organization's current projects, including getting furnaces for some military families, and putting together 100 Thanksgiving baskets. If you or someone you know can help out, contact Donna at 207-321-1321.
Today's show also continued the ongoing conversation about Barack Obama, whom Ray accuses of harboring socialist tendencies.
Ray discusses his guests, Barack Obama, and other issues of the day in the audio post below. Listen now, check out more Morning Show segments, and weigh in with your own opinions in the comments section.
Also, Donna Champman from Operation Homefront joined the show to talk about some of her organization's current projects, including getting furnaces for some military families, and putting together 100 Thanksgiving baskets. If you or someone you know can help out, contact Donna at 207-321-1321.
Today's show also continued the ongoing conversation about Barack Obama, whom Ray accuses of harboring socialist tendencies.
Ray discusses his guests, Barack Obama, and other issues of the day in the audio post below. Listen now, check out more Morning Show segments, and weigh in with your own opinions in the comments section.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Eye on Casinos
Next week, Ray is putting out a special edition of his newsletter, "Consent of the Governed." The publication will be absent of Ray's bias, but instead will give voice to advocates on both sides of the issue.
If you'd like a copy, send an e-mail to ray@myfoxmaine.com, and put "casino newsletter" in the subject line.
If you'd like a copy, send an e-mail to ray@myfoxmaine.com, and put "casino newsletter" in the subject line.
Taking on the King
Ray addresses best-selling author Stephen King's recent comments about Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin.
Glorious Sunday Afternoon
As hunting season begins, Ray urges all Mainers who cherish the second amendment to think twice before voting for Barack Obama.
Concrete Proof
Ray points to Barack Obama's comments to "Joe the Plumber" as evidence of Obama's socialist tendencies.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Are You On the Team or Not?
It "irks the pure fire" out of Ray that Sen. Susan Collins made that disparaging comment about Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin.
Friday on the Morning Show
U.S. Rep. Thad McCotter of Michigan called in to support Charlie Summers, Republican candidate for United States Congress in Maine's 1st congressional district. McCotter also slammed the $700 Wall Street bailout bill, which he vehemently opposed.
Four Portland-area teens who are world champion archers -- Kendal Nicely, Adam Gallant, Joey Hunt, and Levi Cyr -- came into the studio to talk about their recent win.
Brian Wilson of FOX News called from St. Petersburg, Florida to talk about the Presidential race, which he thinks is a lot closer than many people are claiming.
Emmitt Pickett (better known to Mainers as Barney Martin) of the Maine Hysterical Society burst in to share his brand-new political song about the Presidential race, which he co-authored with an "unknown writer."
Lee Humiston and Steve Webster of the Maine Military Museum came in to talk about the many struggles the museum still faces with the code inspector from city of South Portland.
FOX News entertainment reporter Jill Dobson called in to talk about "American Idol," High School Musical 3, and many other pop culture stories.
Ray discusses all of these guests, as well as the issues of the day (including Sen. Susan Collins' comments regarding Sarah Palin), in the audio post below. Give a listen, and sound off in the comments section.
Four Portland-area teens who are world champion archers -- Kendal Nicely, Adam Gallant, Joey Hunt, and Levi Cyr -- came into the studio to talk about their recent win.
Brian Wilson of FOX News called from St. Petersburg, Florida to talk about the Presidential race, which he thinks is a lot closer than many people are claiming.
Emmitt Pickett (better known to Mainers as Barney Martin) of the Maine Hysterical Society burst in to share his brand-new political song about the Presidential race, which he co-authored with an "unknown writer."
Lee Humiston and Steve Webster of the Maine Military Museum came in to talk about the many struggles the museum still faces with the code inspector from city of South Portland.
FOX News entertainment reporter Jill Dobson called in to talk about "American Idol," High School Musical 3, and many other pop culture stories.
Ray discusses all of these guests, as well as the issues of the day (including Sen. Susan Collins' comments regarding Sarah Palin), in the audio post below. Give a listen, and sound off in the comments section.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Thursday on the Morning Show
Today on the FOX Morning News, Ray and Ted talked about the revelation that the RNC has spent $150,000 on Sarah Palin's campaign wardrobe, something Ray calls a "tone deaf" move.
Also, Shanterra McBride of PLOT (Preparing Leaders of Today) came in to talk about what parents can do to help their kids deal with cyber-bullies.
Interior decorator Kat Powers visited to talk about her FOX23 Halloween special, "Haunted House of Kat," which shows you how to throw a great Halloween bash for kids.
The Maine-based southern rock band Coyote Drifters were in the studio to play a couple of live numbers.
Matin Sheehan, communications director for the Maine Heritage Policy Center was in to talk about the center's new web site, MaineOpenGov.Org.
Ray talks about all these guests and the issues of the day in the audio post below. As always, your responses are welcome in the comments section.
Also, Shanterra McBride of PLOT (Preparing Leaders of Today) came in to talk about what parents can do to help their kids deal with cyber-bullies.
Interior decorator Kat Powers visited to talk about her FOX23 Halloween special, "Haunted House of Kat," which shows you how to throw a great Halloween bash for kids.
The Maine-based southern rock band Coyote Drifters were in the studio to play a couple of live numbers.
Matin Sheehan, communications director for the Maine Heritage Policy Center was in to talk about the center's new web site, MaineOpenGov.Org.
Ray talks about all these guests and the issues of the day in the audio post below. As always, your responses are welcome in the comments section.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Wednesday on the Morning Show
Today, Raymond selectmen Joe Bruno and Dana Desjardins joined the morning show to talk about the recent unanimous vote the Raymond selectmen council took to begin secession talks from Cumberland County and potentailly join Oxford County. This move comes in response to Cumberland County tax bills.
State Rep. Meredith Strang Burgess and Julie Marchese were in to talk about their work on behalf of breast cancer awareness.
Also, Chris Foster of FOX News called in to talk about this year's World Series.
Ray remarks on all of these guests, as well as the issues of the day, in his audio post below. Listen in, and please share your views in the comments section.
State Rep. Meredith Strang Burgess and Julie Marchese were in to talk about their work on behalf of breast cancer awareness.
Also, Chris Foster of FOX News called in to talk about this year's World Series.
Ray remarks on all of these guests, as well as the issues of the day, in his audio post below. Listen in, and please share your views in the comments section.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Tuesday on the Morning Show
State Senate candidate Eric Lusk was on the show this morning, talking about the contrast between the health insurance costs in New Hampshire and Maine.
Former state Rep. (and current District 24 Republican Senate candidate) Kim Davis, who is running against Libby Mitchell, was also on the show.
Elise Loschiavo, special events and public relations manager for Portland's Downtown District, came on to talk about the city's search for the perfect Christmas tree for Monument Square.
Alastair Wanklyn of FOX News called in to discuss the ongoing world financial crisis.
And of course, the presidential campaign, which has just two weeks to go, was also discussed throughout the show.
Ray discusses all in the audio link below, and your views are welcome in the comments section.
Former state Rep. (and current District 24 Republican Senate candidate) Kim Davis, who is running against Libby Mitchell, was also on the show.
Elise Loschiavo, special events and public relations manager for Portland's Downtown District, came on to talk about the city's search for the perfect Christmas tree for Monument Square.
Alastair Wanklyn of FOX News called in to discuss the ongoing world financial crisis.
And of course, the presidential campaign, which has just two weeks to go, was also discussed throughout the show.
Ray discusses all in the audio link below, and your views are welcome in the comments section.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Monday on the Morning Show
Today on the show, Ray and Ted talked about Colin Powell's endorsement of Barack Obama, as well as Ray's perception of Obama's real agenda. Also State Rep. Rich Cebra stopped by to talk about how the tourist industry fared this summer and RNC spokesman Alex Conant called in to talk about the final days of the presidential campaign.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Today on the Morning Show
Ray recaps what happened on today's installment of The FOX Morning News, including an interview with Gen. Bill Libby, a visit from MCLU head Shenna Bellows and Paula Silsby, the US Attorney for Maine, and a conversation about card check legislation. For these segments and much more, visit the Morning Show page at MyFOXMaine.com. And share your thoughts right here in the comments section.
Thoughts on Gay Marriage
Ray responds to a comment in a previous post about gay marriage, and the Connecticut Supreme Court's decision to allow same-sex marriage in that state.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Snowe and Palin Arrive
After a rousing speech by Maine House Republican Leader Josh Tardy, Sen. Olympia Snowe and Gov. Snowe descend from their plane in Bangor. The crowd is at a fever pitch, and Ray is right in the thick of it.
Dispatch from Bangor
Ray calls in live from Bangor as Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin's plane touches down.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Just an Observation
Ray comments on the Congress' passage of the $700 billion Wall Street bailout bill, wondering where the money came from when the cash wasn't there to fix our crumbling infastructure or supply our military properly.
Let's Stay Focused
With less than 30 days before the election, Ray urges us not to get distracted by the nonsense and noise of the national campaigns and focus our attention on our broken state legislature.
Think Pink
Ray offers kudos to State Rep. Meredith Strang Burgess for her work organizing the annual breast cancer awareness luncheon in Maine, as well as her efforts to launch a specialty license plate to raise money for breast cancer research.
Calling Shenanigans
Ray notes a big conflict of interest in the Westbrook City Council's vote on Stroudwater Place, the big retail development proposed for Westbrook.
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