10-31-18 Stop the Scam
Part 1: Ray, Debi and David welcome Newel Auger of Stop the Scam, a community of Mainers opposed to Question 1. Ray calls this a “Shadow Government.” They state what the truth is behind this referendum question. Ray names some of the elected people and businesses that are against this, Gov. LePage, Bill Diamond, Ellie Espling, Maine State Chamber of Commerce, Maine Hospital Association, Spectrum Healthcare Partners, just to name a few. Not to mention that none of gubernatorial candidates supports it. Even the Portland Press Herald is against it. Newel reminds people that this measure was funded by out of state money.
Part 2: Newel talks about the opposition’s attacks on the nursing homes. They also talk about the AARP and that they haven’t taken a position. Ray explains what the truth is behind this money grab legislation. Newel reminds people that we went to war over Brittan for taxation without representation. For more information, go to www.StopTheScam.com.
Part 3: Ray gets a text about a wedding from his daughter and he talks about family. Jonathan Sahrbeck joins the boys. Jonathan is running for Cumberland County District Attorney. Both of his opponents have dropped out of the race. Jonathan has received several prominent endorsements. His focus will be on fighting the opioid crisis. The discussion turns to taxation and wealth. Ray states that if they were in a court of law, they could be convicted as being a scam.