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05-29-20 Friday

Part 1: Ray Richardson and Joe Bruno are in the house. They talk about Maine businesses that have permanently closed their doors and how Planet Janet Mills has never run or had her own business so she doesn’t understand what it takes. They talk about the protests in Minneapolis Minnesota and the death of handcuffed George Floyd and Amy Cooper, the white woman who called police on a black man bird-watching in Central Park. Ray says that she has since has been fired. They talk about how Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Heather Johnson has been shut out of the decision making meetings. Dr. Shah is the only person that the Governor is listening to and he is ruining the businesses in this state. They take a call from Mark Rielly that want everyone to give $10 the lawsuit will be completely funded. Ray says that he doesn’t understand why the Judiciary Branch and the Legislation Branch have abandoned their duty.

Part 2: Ray and Joe talk about Sara Gideon’s poll and the validity of it. This brings up the newspapers and reporters in Maine.

Part 3: Ray and Joe are joined by Dr. John Herzog. Ray plays a Tiger Woods shot from the 2005 Masters. Dr. John is open for business and seeing patiences. Mike Higgins, Executive Director of New England Professional Golfers’ Association (NEPGA) is on the line. They talk about Tracy Peevy, Mike’s wife, and Laurie Sidelinger. They talk about PGA New England and what they do. Then they chat about other golf things including PGA HOPE introduces golf to Veterans with disabilities. Joe calls out a friend.

Part 4: Ray introduces the boys again. He talks about some of the patients that Dr. Herzog has worked his magic. Laurie Sidelinger of Honor Flight Maine sent Ray a text saying how happy she was because it looks like she will be avoiding surgery. Dr. John is still taking new patients and for more information about Dr. John Herzog’s services or if you would like to set up an appointment, visit his website, Orthopedic Specialties or call, 207-781-9077, their office today.

Part 5: Ray, Dr. John and Joe are in studio. Ray teases Joe about texting with Lobsterman and Maine Rep. Candidate Wayne Parry. Maine State Representative Nate Wadsworth join the boys to discuss the numbers that Gov. Mills “doesn’t know”. There is an Appropriations Committee meeting this morning at 10am to find out where the state sits financially. Ray lays out the scenario of what has happened since April 1. Joe talks about his tax return. Ray asks how the rating process works. They talk about how in the past the money gets moved from account to account. They talk about the unemployment fiasco and how she has given ultimatums to people that defy her. Joe as Nate about the monthly reports that he is supposed to be getting, but has not received any since they have ended the session. Ray urges Nate to have a sit-in to protest the lack of leadership. Ray wants to know if the Commissioners are getting to paid to do their job, if so, then they should have consequences if they don’t. Joe says that we should shut down Portland they are the primary source of all of the problems and goes into detail about what he means.

Part 6: Ray introduces the guys again and asks Joe what is his title. Ray also says that if we vote another Democrat into the Governor’s Mansion, you get what you deserve. Ray talks about the three different branches of government, yet Maine’s has been reduced to just one, that is called a Dictatorship. The boys welcome Deputy Communications Director for @GOP, Cassie Smedile (@CMSmedile) and they discuss Charlotte and the Republican Convention. She talks about NC’s Governor dragging his feet on opening his state and getting the answers to the protocols that they will be requiring. Ray asks Joe about safety for his company (Community Pharmacy) and his 70 employees and Dr. John and his experience with Covid within his business Orthopedic Specialties to make the point that the Governor isn’t consulting with anyone but Dr. Shah, not business people.

Part 7: Ray and Dr. John talk about Covid-19 and the truth that has come out. Ray also brings up the crazy request for legislation for a race crime if you call Covid-19 the Wuhan Virus. The boys talk about China and the elected people being more loyal to China than they are to America.

Part 8: Ray and Joe talk about the Maine budget and the bond ratings. How can the Governor not know what the numbers of the state are, it is her job! They talk about Dr. Shah and his impact and qualifications. Mental illness, suicide, opioid abuse are all rampant and haven’t been addressed by the people in “charge”. Ray reiterates that if people vote in a Democratic majority in the House, Senate and Governor come November, you deserve what you get. They take a call from Mike and he gives a briefing on some of the Vets that he has been helping. They talk about the Vets Counts fundraiser that was held yesterday and Governor Mills’ order of flags lowered to half-staff throughout the whole Memorial Day weekend to honor both those who have lost their lives in military service and the 75 Maine people who have died so far from complications of COVID-19. Her order hasn’t sat well with Maine’s Veteran population or those that support them.

Part 9: Ray plays the clip that he has promised all day to play. He commentates on what it is like to be a black man in 2020. He says it is shameful about how racism is still so rampant in our society. Dr. John brings up Presidential Candidate Joe Biden’s comments during an interview with a black radio host, Charlamagne Tha God, where Biden said “You got more questions. If you have a problem figuring out if you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t black.”

05-28-20 Thursday

Part 1: Ray exclaims that it is a beautiful day in the great state of Maine. Then he goes off on US Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Governor Mills. He talks about the Democratic members of Congress that couldn’t bother to show up to work. He is frustrated that the people of America show up to work, but the people that have never gotten a paycheck from anywhere but the Government, couldn’t show up. The Republicans sued her to come back to work in Washington and Pelosi called it a “stunt”. Ray gives a civics lesson and then gives some really important information about what is truly happening now. He asks if the Constitution has any mention of a Dictator type of government.

Part 2: Ray talks about sheep…human sheep. The state of Maine is under a Dictator’s thumb. The wolves are starting to show their teeth because they have had enough. State Representative Rich Cebra is on the line. Rich says there are actually sheep, wolves and the sheepdog and explains what he means. He is really frustrated that Mills has used her broad brush and lumped all Cumberland county as equal. Western Cumberland county is completely rural and shouldn’t be compared to Portland. He is so mad he can hardly speak. This is a violation of the 4th Amendment Rights and the HIPPA Laws and have exposed the biased nature of the media. Rich owns Steamboat Landing Mini Golf. They discuss the lack of trust between the government agencies and business owner. The summer is where Maine makes the most of their money and we will be losing this revenue. Ray takes a call from an employee of Profenno’s in Westbrook, about having to be closed. He takes a call from Paul of Ormand Beach Florida. He jokes about the need for a haircut. He asks if Governor Mills has ever seen or read the Constitution. Bill of Casco calls in and he says if Rich and Profenno’s open, he will come to visit. He explains a run-in with a lady over wearing a mask.

Part 3: Ray is still all fired up. The Executive Branch is basically all three branches in one. Ray welcomes Jim Grattelo. He owns, Joker’s, Turfs and the Gold Room and the Sportsdome. He also lives and is on the City Council in Naples. Jim reads a press release about closing Joker’s. He says that she is taking a broad brush to every business. He says that people know how to run their business, if the customers feel safe and comfortable then their business will succeed. The customers should decide whether or not a business succeeds. The boys discuss her qualifications to make these mandates. They talk about the Gold Room and Michelle’s perfect rating. Jim talks about the New England Products Trade Show and other lost revenues. They talk about the amount of other businesses have closed. Ray says that there was no warning that this and she could have made this decision before all of the restaurants have placed their food and beverage. Ray says that the Legislature is abdicated their responsibility to the Maine people. Jim talks about the PPP money that will be used up and the unemployment rates are going to jump higher than they can handle. They talk about the inconsistency of the unemployment payments. They also talk about encouraging people to spy on businesses and people not “complying” to Dictator Janet Mills.

Part 4: Ray talks about Covid numbers and the Governor’s “reasoning” behind the mandates that have been handed down. Ray calls out Maine’s Speaker Sara Gideon and Senate President Troy Jackson. He also calls on all of the Republicans in office to stand up and do something. He says even if you have a sit in and try and pressure them to call the Legislature back into session. Maine is heading down a desperate path and desperate people take desperate measures. Ray welcomes Dave Ciullo our human resource guru. He hosts the HR PowerHour on WLOB Radio at 10am on Saturdays. He also owns Career Management Associates. They discuss the employee and the unemployment issues that Maine is having. They talk about the fraud issues that are happening within that system. The boys talk about the “badge” on businesses and Dave explains what he means by the signage. They also talk about the liability of owning a business and that communication is key.

Part 5: Ray talks about the obtuse nature of Dr. Shah and Governor Mills. All of the restaurants that have lost money, time, sweat and tears because they had the hope of opening and then had the rug pulled out from underneath them without warning. Ray asks what do you have to lose by disregarding their order and opening anyway. He takes a call from Arthur Langley who says it isn’t Mills, it is worse than that. He names names of the people that we have to watch out for and who are really pulling the strings. Ray takes another call and they are having a rally up in Augusta today at noon in support of all restaurants. He reminds the law enforcement community that they are suppose to protect the Constitution. The caller also asks where are the elected people that are suppose to be looking out for us. They talk about the pressure that would be put on the Speaker and Senate President if the elected people did a sit in. There is another caller on the line and they talk about the financial state of Maine and the credit rating of Moody’s and other bond ratings. Does she really not know what the numbers are as she tells us in her press conferences or did she lie to the credit reporters. Which is it?

Part 6: Ray plays Sledgehammer. He sends it out to Dr. Shah. In his own words, that’s how he has been treating Maine’s Covid issue. Ray continues with that he hates it when someone is bullied or has been wronged. He says that if he owned a business, he would open up. Ray talks about the 2pm mourning of the Covid deaths by Dr. Shah. Ray asks why is a Covid death more important or sad than anyone else’s death. He is worried that desperate people will take to desperate measures.

05-27-20 Wednesday

Part 1: Ray Richardson thanks all of the hard working people that makes America great! He invites people to the great state of Maine. He talks about the social distancing from family and what is really important. He stresses that there is still a reason to be safe and cautious, but it isn’t an either/or problem, but you can do both. It is time to use common sense and personal experience. He talks about the use of this virus to control people and treat them as sheep. He talks about the companies that have been closed because the Governor has been choosing what is essential and what isn’t without much consistancy. He says that if you have a business and you don’t know how long you have until your closed for good, he urges that you open your business now. He talks about how your votes make a difference. He says we have to be smart and do it with above standards of cleanliness and protections, but it is time to re-open Maine!

Part 2: Ray gives a shout out to Mike Mercer. He is a veteran, retired police officer and has now had to close his business. He is also one of the plaintiffs in the Class-Action Suit against the Governor. He is calling all of the businesses to band together and open Maine. He is calling this as Maine’s Business Independence Day!

Part 3: Ray talks about elected people. Most of them forget that they aren’t special or have powers over their subjects, we put them in the seats and we can take them out. It is time for people to hold the people that they have elected accountable for their actions or lack of action.

Part 4: Ray welcomes Congressional District 2 Candidate and State Rep. Dale Craft. They talk about the businesses in Maine. Ray asks him about the Climate Issue and Covid-19. They talk about “Planet” Janet. They talk about the hypocrisy about the HIPAA Privacy Rule. They can’t tell you about a business that has an employee with AIDS or one of the many different kinds of hepatitis but are more than willing to disclose Covid and who has that. For more information on Dale and his campaign visit his website: DaleCraftsforCongress.com.

Part 5: Ray claims that this is Maine Business’ Independence Day! He has Bob White on the line to discuss his business and get an update with is happening with the Looney Moose Cafe. He says that unemployment insurance payment and how his employees can’t get help from the state. Bob goes into detail about what is happening. Ray asks him about the non-existent outbreak that his region and the base of his regular business.

Part 6: Ray talks about Governor Janet Mill and her crazy plans. Ray is joined by Mike Mercer. He gives his background to how many times he has sworn to protect city, state and country. He brings up a 1983 action and explains what that means. He stresses that law officers are in a tough spot. They discuss John Locke and his influence on Maine’s Constitution. Mike stresses that nothing can change our Constitution, even a pandemic. Ray asks him what happened with his business and why did it have to close. Ray hopes that people will open their eyes to what is happening. Mike prays every day that common sense comes back to the Blaine House. They talk about the lack of truth and where the truth can be found. The media is afraid or unwilling to ask the tough questions and find it. They only cover one side, the government and their fear tactics.

Part 7: Ray welcomes Liz Harrington of the Republican National Committee. They discuss the Republican National Convention and Charlotte. Liz says that a convention takes months to organize and North Carolina is rolling a slow open and it isn’t working for the committee’s needs. Ray asks about some of the other states that have offered and Liz says that that Texas, Georgia and Florida and some of the other red states have reopened. She says that the re-opening has become a political battle. She describes the long term effect if you don’t open up the medical fields and how “elective” surgeries is what truly fund a hospital. They discuss the World Health Organizations (WHO) and how the left is standing with any country other than America. Ray and Liz talk about how dependent America has become on China. Ray talks about the rampant fraud that is throughout all of our governmental entities run except for our ballot boxes. Ray brings up the media and the questions that were asked of Tara Reade about her allegations of Joe Biden. Ray tells Liz about Silent Sara and how she and her minions attacked Sen. Collins over her stand for Judge Kavanaugh. That was the whole reason for Gideon running against her for her seat in Congress, yet she has said nothing in response of to the accusations against Joe Biden.

Part 8: Ray talks about doing business with businesses that holds the same values that you do. He states that a Crisis brings out Character. Mike calls in and talks about the Rally and Lawsuit. Ray says that we need to change the way we do business and can’t have this ever happen again with one person having all of the power. Mike tells a story about a WWII Vet. They talk about President Trump and the deregulations that he did to undo the choke hold on American businesses. He brings it back to Maine and the overreaching nature of her Legislature.

Part 9: Ray talk about LegalShield and its benefits. He thanks the people that are on the frontlines fighting for your rights and your livelihood.

05-26-20 Tuesday

There is not a post for 05-25-20 Monday. It was Memorial Day.

Part 1: Ray Richardson talks about the effects that the Coronavirus has had. The mandates that Governor Mills has put into place infuriates him. Especially when he thinks about the amount of businesses that have closed in Maine. Then he starts comparing Florida and New York. Both have large metropolitan and rural areas, both have beaches, both both have had Covid-19. Their Governors handled the situation much differently with much different outcomes. The media has put Cuomo up on a pedestal, all the while demonizing DeSantos. Why? One is a Democrat and the other is a Trump supporting Republican.

Part 2: Ray gives today’s line up of guests on the show. He also brings up ranked choice voting and how it was done so it wouldn’t disrupt the Democratic Presidential Primary, but would be in effect for the vote for President.

Part 3: Ray is joined by David Jones. They talk about California and their practice of Ballot Harvesting. Ray explains what that means. The boys also get into Maine’s practices. No id required. David points out that it’s okay to stand in line to go into a store, but we can’t stand in line to vote.

Part 4: Ray welcomes all of the out-of-staters that come to Maine. The boys talk about the crazy 14 day quarantine requirement that Gov. Mills has imposed. They also welcome Rick Savage of Sunday River Brewery. He is staying at the Red Maple Inn in Guilford Maine. Rick has been picked to be made an example of what will happen if you defy Governor Mills’ orders. Rick points out discrepancies (not the truth) that the Maine government has made in court against him. They talk about Rick’s conversation with Bailey’s campground and their frustrations. They compare Mills with Michigan’s Gretchen Whitmer and their rankings as worst Governor. Rick brings up the spying on businesses and neighbors. They also talk about Maine’s CDC Director Dr. Shah.

Part 5: Ray and David welcome Miranda Brannigan of Resurf Face. They talk about her struggles of owning her own business and how she has grown it to what it is now. Ray asks her if she has applied with the state to be open. She has given them several different scenarios that will work within their guidelines. Ray asks if the state had come down to inspect before denying her request. They talk about the creativity she has had to come up with to survive. They also talk about the lack of state unemployment help and yet they can pay prisoners unemployment. She gives a plug for businesses that would like to team up and work creatively to contact her.

Part 6: Ray and David welcome the boys from Jersey Mike’s. Jeff Martin is a longtime friend of Ray’s and he is opening up a new restaurant with Steve Casio. Also in studio is Corporate Manager Chad Faulkner. They will be opening in Maine in the Scarborough Gallery strip mall by Home Goods tomorrow.

Part 7: They boys continue to discuss the Jersey Mike’s that will be open for business tomorrow. The Jeff talks about some of the people that have come on board and Steve asks people to go to their Facebook page for more information.

Part 8: Ray and David talk about Jersey Mike’s sandwiches. Ray ate some of one of the Italian sandwiches that they brought in. Gary Crosby is in studio. He’s leading the way for the class-action suit against Governor Mills. He, David and Ray have all been working together on this to get it organized and funded. They talk about the people that want to come into the state and look at property and go back home, without a problem. Just don’t stay here. They talk about wearing masks the right way verses the wrong way. A caller who is concerned that there is going to be a huge uptick in deaths from preventable diseases and ailments because of the lack of care available. They also talk about some of the other major things that are not discussed like depression, suicides, opioid abuse just to mention a few. They take another call and it’s Texas Tom. He had just taken a course on Covid from John Hopkins for the heck of it. He tells the boys what he learned. Ray brings up the video on Facebook of the harassment of a person in a store for not wearing a mask. They take a call from Arthur Langley who is frustrated with the way the numbers of Covid have been reported in Maine. Gary and Arthur urge people to give to the Go-Fund Me account. It is going to take a lot of resources to take our state back from the anti-business Governor Mills.

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