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02-20-19 Be Bold!

The Blaine House. Augusta, Maine.

Part 1: Ray and Debi talk about the solar panels on the Blaine House and why there wasn’t a vote on that installation. They continue on some of the other cockamamie ideas that they have heading our way. They take a call with several points. They discuss the budget, the Blaine House. They discuss what will happen if we can’t get control of either the Maine House or Senate.
Part 2: Ray talks about Don Newcombe, the first MLB player to win the Rookie of the Year, MVP and Cy Young awards and a cartoon with him, Robinson and Campanella in Heaven.

02-20-19 Roots Cafe

Part 1: Ray is joined in studio by Lorraine Fagela and Faye Wilson of Roots Cafe. Roots Cafe is a faith based business. The ladies describe their journey and some of the blessings that have witnessed. They tells us that their food is organic and gluten free. They want to make sure that you are fed not only by the body, but also in the spirit. They are located at 20 School Street in Westbrook, phone 207-854-8733. For more information, visit their website: rootscafeme.com or check them out on Facebook.
Part 2: Ray talks about businesses that stand up for what they believe and not fearing the consequence. He names Roots Cafe and Rowe Ford for a start. If you are timid, you will likely fail, you need to Be Bold. Live in Freedom.

02-20-19 Happy Birthday, Dee Dee!!!

Part 1: Ray, Debi and Dee Dee are all over the place in the first part of this segment. They talk about the moon, Dee Dee’s birthday and Facebook videos. Then, Ray gets into the weeds with the scoundrel Former acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe and his statement that it is possible President Donald Trump is a Russian asset. Ray reminds people of McCabe’s past. He touches on the campain platforms and promises, then goes back to the Russia/Trump relationship.
Part 2: Ray explains the Electoral College and how it was constructed and why by the Founders of our Country. Maine is proposing a change in the way Maine’s Electoral Vote. Why would you give your vote away?
Part 3: Ray talks about the reporting of the Portland Press Herald. Their big story is about Gov. LePage, but haven’t really touched on Gov. Mills’ $8 million budget.
Part 4: Ray plays the School House Rock’s Electoral College video so that you can hear how it works from another source. Ray lists off some of the architects of the Constitution names. They talk about the some of the bills and inconsistency coming out of Augusta. They take a call from Gordon Draper, who mentions a move to let 16 yo vote and Dee Dee points out that they won’t let them drive with people in the car for almost a year after getting their license. Somehow, they end up on gender neutral.
Part 5: Ray talks about how the transportation department and bond issues. He stresses that a “bond” is nothing more than a “loan”. They get sidelined into schools running amok because of the discussion on possibility of 16 yo voting. Not sure how he got to voter ID. They take a call about Sen. Susan Collins’ support for the lawsuit of state against Pres. Trump and the National Emergency.
Part 6: Ray and Debi talk about “stealing” the election and how they knew what they were getting into before they even ran.
Part 7: Ray takes a call from Paul of Ormand Beach to talk about the founding Fathers and authors of the Constitution.

02-19-19 Political Roundtable

Part 1: Ray, David Jones and Debi Davis talk about the Great News!!! Chick-Fil-A is coming to The Point, located at the Eastpoint Christian Church in Clarks Pond in South Portland today, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11am-3pm!! Gregg Jarrett joins in by phone. He is a Fox News legal analyst and commentator, and formerly worked as a defense attorney and adjunct law professor. He is the author of the No. 1 New York Times best-selling book “The Russia Hoax: The Illicit Scheme to Clear Hillary Clinton and Frame Donald Trump.” He and Ray discuss the plots, schemes and corruption in FBI and other government branches. They also hit on the motivations and the 25th Amendment scandal that has coming into light. Ray is convinced that all roads will probably lead to Obama.
Part 2: Ellie Espling joins the group. Ray asks her specific questions on her opinion regarding Gov. Mills proposed budget and whether or not the Republicans will be able to make the tough choices. MMA (Maine Municipal Association) is going to be silent now that the Dems are in control. Ray and Ellie talk about the media and how to use the media. Ellie says that citizens need to let their elected folks know how they feel.
Part 3: Republican Party Chair Demi Kouzounas is in the house. They continue the discussion on get the Republican voice out to the public. Ray takes a call from Irene of Windham about Republicans/conservatives standing up and making our voices heard. The left has a loud voice and we need to call, write and stand up to the leftist ideas.
Part 4: Ray brings up the topic of big money in politics. The Dems have been attacking Sen. Collins based on her support for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh based on his latest ruling on the Louisiana abortion clinics. The discussion turns to “dark money” coming into the state. The panel talk about all of the ad that ran against Ellie and the fact that they don’t advertise to get the republicans out to vote, but try to get the other side to change their minds. The panel take a call agreeing with them about getting the word out. Ray has talked to several people who are thinking about running, but are afraid they will be abandoned.
Part 5: They panel continues the discussion on running for office and the PACs that raise money for the elections.
Part 6: The panel continue to discuss some of the previous topics. Ray takes a call from a long-time childhood friend, Cathy Roesel-Brown. She is at teacher in Apopka, Florida and up in Boston for a Speech and Debate competition at Harvard. She explains what the competition is all about and how her students are doing. The take another call from Greg in Raymond who say that he will be running again and could use some of the grassroots help and that is the way we will win elections.
Part 7: Ray talks about the bills put forth in Maine’s Legislature about abortion and did they run on this platform?

02-19-19 Priorities????

Part 1: Ray and Debi talk about the southern border. Ray also brings up the “news” about Gov. LePage’s hotel bills. He doesn’t understand why that is the “big” story and not the $8 Million budget she has in store for Maine or any of the cockamamie ideas that the Legislature has up their sleeves.
Part 2: Ray talks about Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe. Then he goes down the line with Comey and how changing the culture of government is really hard because of the time it takes to enact. For more information go to https://www.opensecrets.org.
Part 3: Ray talks about the craziness. Ray says that the craziness will go away really soon because Bernie Sanders will be announcing that he will be running for President really soon. Debi says that he is joining the rest of the Democrats. Ray says that Elizabeth Warren wants to have childcare from birth.

02-18-19 Ray…Ray…Ray

Ray starts with a story about Britain’s first transgender family reveals their son, 5, is also transitioning. Ray takes a call from Larry and he lays it out without any question what the State of Maine has in store for us. Ray says we need to stay informed and they discuss the information on palm cards and other campaign literature of Maine’s elected folks.

02-18-19 Bold & Broken

Ray, David Jones and Conner Richardson are joined by Jason Benham on the phone. Jason and his brother David are real estate moguls and conservative influencers. For years, they have been fighting for religious liberty and pro-life issue

s. They were elevated to a national profile a few years ago when HGTV cancelled their upcoming home improvement show “Flip it Forward” (before airing) due to the Benham’s personal religious beliefs on same-sex marriage and abortion. They have never backed down and refuse to do so when it comes to these issues. They have a new book out soon: Bold and Broken.

02-18-19 FO Bailey Real Estate

Part 1: Ray and David Jones, owner of FO Bailey Real Estate, are joined by Conner Richardson. Today they are talking about buying and selling. The time is now, the market is ripe for sellers. The interest rates are ripe for buyers.
Part 2: They talk about some of David’s different buying opportunities. One is on Long Lake, he has 5 properties left in Yarmouth and to different subdivisions in Brunswick in Autumn View Subdivision and Chamberlain Woods, 30 Woodland Shore Drive, Naples, ME, 239 Hunter Way, Falmouth, ME 04105, Conner has land out in Hollis at 119 Bear Hill Road and a house at 9 Mechanic Street in Bridgton. Call David or Conner today. By dealing with local businesses you can form working relationships. David’s contact information is office: 207-781-1111, cell: 207-650-3455 or email: info@fobailey.com and Conner’s is: cell 207-570-8528 or email: conner@connerrichardson.com.

02-18-19 Mike Violette

Part 1: Ray is joined by Radio Personality Mike Violette and David Jones in Studio. The debate this morning starts with the story in the Portland Press Herald about Former Gov. Paul LePage and his staff members paid for more than 40 rooms at Washington, D.C.’s Trump International Hotel during a two-year period, spending at least $22,000 in Maine taxpayer money at a business owned by the president’s family.
Part 2: The second segment they talked about actor Jussie Langston Mikha Smollett story.

02-18-19 Keep Your Eye On The Ball!

Part 1: Ray explains a new bill that the Maine Legislature has submitted. LD 418 “An Act To Implement the National Popular Vote for President” and LD 816 “An Act To Implement the National Popular Vote for President of the United States”. These are not a good deal because they erode the Electoral voting process.
Part 2: Ray, Debi and Dee Dee discuss the out of state elected folks that have come to Maine only to change it.

02-15-19 Time to Be Bold!

Part 1: Ray chats with Fox News Radio’s Jon Decker about the Swamp in Washington. What will Pres. Trump do with the budget that was presented? Will he sign and then declare a National Emergency? We will find out later today. They also give some love to each other….
Part 2: Ray is speakin’ truth….he talks about the Trump investigation and Manafort. He lays it all out and believes that Mueller needs to either come up with some evidence or close the investigation. As he said in October of 2017, all roads will lead to Obama.
Part 3: Ray tries to explain the difference (once again) how he can personally like Gov. Mills, but not like her policies.

02-15-19 Red Cross Maine

Ray welcomes Col. Jay Cloutier, USAF (Ret.) of the Red Cross Maine in studio. The Colonel is here to explain what the Red Cross can do to help those that have served, but first he tells his story of how he came to be a Colonel and work for Red Cross. He lays out what his position with the Maine Red Cross and how important it is to be there for the members and families of the armed forces. There are many ways to help and get involved or if you need support, there are many ways to get it. Jay can help you maneuver and find which department or service will work for your needs. They are offering workshops at the VA Togus Center in Augusta. For more information on these classes, contact: Stephen White, email: stephen.white3@va.gov or phone 207-623-8411×2955 or Joleen Lilley, joleen.lilley@va.gov or phone 207-623-8411×3078.

02-15-19 Shawn Moody

Part 1: Ray and Joe Bruno are joined by Former Gubernatorial Candidate Shawn Moody. Ray is still riled up about LD 820. Ray continues on with his views. Shawn joins in with his thoughts. Why isn’t it as easy to adopt a child as it is to abort?
Part 2: The boys continue with the discussion for a quick minute. They change directions and talk about the Maine Legislature and that there aren’t any pro-life dems. They talk about Governor Mills’ proposed budget and how are they going to make it work.
Part 3: Ray, Joe and Shawn continue to discuss the state’s budget. Shawn compares it to the morning sky. All pretty and pink and red, and the old saying with sailors take warning. They talk about all of the promises of Medicaid expansion are what is causing the $8 million budget. Shawn feels that she has boxed herself into a corner because she ran on not raising taxes but she isn’t going to have a choice. He also wants everybody to remember MainePERS (Maine Public Employees Retirement System). They haven’t even discussed bonds and other things that haven’t even talked about. “People go broke when things are good” and Shawn explains what he means. Ray calls this administration a “Baldacci 2.0”.

02-15-19 Joe Bruno in the House

Part 1: Ray and Joe Bruno talk about the Government Shutdown and our National Security. They (mostly Ray) talk about the history of declaring a National Emergency. The legislation was signed by President Gerald Ford on September 14, 1976. As of January 2019, 58 national emergencies have been declared, and the United States is under 31 continuing declared states of national emergency. Fox News Radio’s Rachel Sutherland joins the discussion.
Part 2: Ray, Joe and Dee Dee discuss Amazon’s decision not to open up in New York. The repercussions and the reasons Amazon decided not to go to NY. Ray shifts gears and talks about a new bill submitted to the Maine House. LD 820, “An act to prevent discrimination in public and private insurance coverage for pregnant women in Maine. Sponsored by Rep. Joyce McCreight, D-Harpswell, Co-Sponsored by a list that is way to long. Click here to read the summary of the bill.
Part 3: Ray reads the list of Sponsors and Co-Sponsors of Maine LD 820. They are listed on the Maine Legislature website.

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