10-18-19 Friday Fun

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Part 1:  Ray plays part of Trump 2020 Rally from last night in Dallas. He opens every segment with a clip during today’s show. He and Fox News Radio’s Rachel Sutherland discuss the Turkey and Syria. President Trump declared Thursday “a great day for civilization” as Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced terms of a cease-fire agreement that would end violence between Turkey and Kurds in Syria, following a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. Mark Reilly has the day off so he joins us in studio.


Part 2:  Ray talks about the Opinion Hit piece by Bill Nemitz in the Portland Press Herald. He reads Bill’s editorial. He and Mark discuss the social worker that was quoted in the piece.

Part 3:  Today’s History Lesson:  Lyman Hall (April 12, 1724-October 19, 1790) was born in Connecticut in 1724. He studied medicine at Yale College, graduated in 1756 and went to Charleston, South Carolina, shortly after to establish a medical practice. He bought land in Georgia in 1760 and established a plantation there, while continuing to practice medicine. Two years later he returned to South Carolina, still as a physician. In 1774, by this time partisan in revolutionary politics, he again came to Georgia and earned the unflattering attention of the Royal Governor, James Wright. He also secured election to the Continental Congress, where he was involved in provisioning food and medicine for the Revolutionary Armies. He was reelected to congress through 1780 but retired to his adopted state in 1777 when state matters, including the situation of his longtime friend Button Gwinnett, demanded his attention. A short time later, the war reached Savannah. Hall’s property was burned and he stood accused of high treason. He fled to Charleston, which was also overtaken by the British. He then fled to Connecticut, some say, where he was harbored by family. He returned to Georgia in 1782, to reclaim his lands, was elected to the House of Assembly in 1783 and then elevated to the office of the Governor. After a single year as Governor, he served one more year in the Assembly, then a year as judge. He then returned to private life and was involved in the continued development of agriculture in the state. Hall died in 1790 at the age of 66.

Part 4:  Ray, Mark and Dee Dee welcome Doug Herling, President & CEO of Central Maine Power (CMP). He and Ray discuss the strong, fast moving storm that hit Maine around 2am on Thursday morning. Doug says that there was a lot of damage to lines and poles. Ray asks about putting lines under the ground. Mark makes a comment about how difficult it is to find where a problem is located if/when there is one. Ray asks about winterizing and being prepared for winter and other power outages.

Part 5:  Ray opens up with another clip from last night’s Trump Rally. Mark and Ray are disgusted about the way the people treat each other and they talk about how a woman was hit with a camera and others threw urine on a Trump supporter. Ray talks about Beto and Texas.

Part 6:  Ray plays more of the rally from last night. He talks about how people have treated Trump supporters, Sen. Susan Collins and her staff. He also talks about Elizabeth Warren and how she won’t even answer some of the questions that have been asked of her. Ray gets on a roll. He talks about all of the great directions our country is going. He talks about how Trump is standing up for America and Americans. He is the only President in recent history to do so.

Part 7:  Ray plays some more of the rally. Ray states that it is a time to take sides. Do you believe in America or not. Trump is promoting America with every breath, but all of the Democrats are fighting to change the very fundamentals of America, the Constitution. Ray also asks how do all of the elected folks in Washington go in as average people and somehow end up as millionaires as they leave.

Part 8:  Ray welcomes State Sen. Jeff Timberlake, State Sen. Brad Farrin and Maine Senate Republican Legislative Aid Shawn Roderick in studio. Before we get to them Fox News Radio’s Jon Decker joins us by phone to discuss the current events happening at the White House. They also discuss Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney and the current storm of criticism. Ray says that he wonders how long it will take to see his resignation announced. The boys in studio are announced and Shawn gives us an update about his family since he and his then girlfriend – now wife, Emily, and their two children.

Part 9:  Ray and they guys talks about the state of Maine and the budget. They also get into a discussion about the commission studying transportation funding to include electric vehicles and how they are taxed.

Part 10:  Ray reintroduces the panel and the discussion turns to the budget again. Jeff says that the people of Maine are starting to get what a mess we are heading into based on conversations he has had. Sen. Farrin tells us his journey into the political fray.  They talk about this is a time for choosing. Shawn says now is the time to get involved. If you have any questions about how to do that, feel free to contact him and he will help you find what will work for you. You can find him on Facebook, his email (shawn.roderick@legislature.maine.gov) or phone (207-287-1505). He is more than willing travel to you to have a face to face conversation. They talk about how people will respect and support a person or business that takes a stand.

Part 11:  The panel talk about how the Democrats in office have raised taxes and fees so high and how they believe that any and all of the money that comes into the state is theirs, not the government’s.

10-17-19 Nor’easter Thursday

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Part 1:  Ray talked…..


Part 2:  Ray thanked people for their patience. He talked about Rep Elijah Cummings that passed away.

Part 3:  Ray and Dee Dee welcome Bob Witkowski in studio. They chat about the weather and then Ray’s Today’s History Lesson:  Joseph Hewes (January 23, 1730-November 10, 1779) was born in Princeton, New Jersey and attended Princeton College. He established a shipping business in Wilmington, North Carolina in 1760 and, by the time of the revolution, had amassed a fortune. He elected to the Provincial Assembly in 1766 and served there until it was dissolved by the royal governor in 1775. He was appointed to the Committee of Correspondence, elected to the Provincial Legislature, and sent along to the Continental Congress in 1775. Hewes was known as a tireless worker in committee and the leading expert on maritime concerns. In 1776 he signed the Declaration of Independence and placed his ships at the service of the Continental Armed Forces. He served the Congress as the Secretary of the Naval Affairs Committee until 1779, when he fell ill. He died at age 50.

Part 4:  Ray and Bob talk about some of the common phrases that are used that a lot of people don’t have a clue where they came from.  Gordon Draper calls in to talk about a couple of things. They talk about some of the investigations that have been happening into the corruptions in Washington.

Part 5:  Ray and Bob talk about the cruise ships that have taken refuge in Portland Harbor from the storm. This leads to a discussion about Christopher Columbus and how genetics works.

Part 6:  Ray, Dee Dee and Bob are joined by David Ciullo of Career Management Services and he also hosts The H.R. PowerHour on WLOB Radio. Today’s conversation is about a poll that came out about workplace harassment stats. Dave mentions some of the highlights. They talk about what is the right way to communicate in the workplace. Dave urges people to use common sense and if you wouldn’t say something in front of your mom, sister or daughter, probably not a good idea to say it at work. Bob asks Dave about the minimum wage increase in Portland.

Part  7:  Ray and Bob chat and then Dee Dee reads a story about Gov. Nuesum signing into law, SB225 by Sen. Maria Elena Durazo, D-Los Angeles, that will allow undocumented immigrants and other non-citizens to serve on state boards and commissions.

Part 8:  Ray and Bob start off with the passing of Rep. Elijah Cummings. WMTW Channel 8’s Ted McInerney calls in to give us an update on the storm that has taken a toll on Maine. He explains some of the different types of storm it has been called. The boys talk about the political “fight”. They talk about Portland Mayor Ethan Strimling and how he loves the banter and Ray agrees that he “thrives” on it.

Part 9:  Ray talks about the Democrats not talking “truths” and points to Nancy Pelosi’s claim and how insincere her call for prayers seem to be. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi claimed that President Trump had a “very serious meltdown”. Ray goes down the trail of tears that the Democrats have been traveling to get Trump out of office and the lies that they and the media have used to help in this plot.

Part 10:  Ray continues with his thoughts on the quest to “get” President Trump.

10-16-19 Wacky Wednesday

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Part 1:  Ray talks about his there’s too much winning and the coach that was fined for winning too much. He talks about how Hunter and Joe Biden can’t seem to get their stories together. Ray reminds the audience about the background of how politics are done in this country. Joe struck a deal with Ukraine to get a job for his son. Ray and Debi talk about an Impeachment Inquiry vote that the Democrats have chosen not to call to a vote. Dee Dee asks a question about Adam Schiff’s lies during the whistle blower.


Part 2:  Ray, Debi and Dee Dee discuss ZZ Top’s music. Ray switches gear to get into the Democratic Debate that was held last night. They discuss some of the highlights. Ray talks about the bedrock American principles that are being eroded by the new Democratic Party which hold the opposite of everything we hold dear. Ray uses Hunter Biden as an example of the “way things have always been done” in Washington.

Part 3:  Today’s History Lesson:  Arthur Middleton (June 26, 1742 – January 1, 1787) was born in South Carolina in 1742. He was educated in England and graduated a Cambridge in 1773. He was elected to the Council of Safety at Charleston in 1775, and in 1776 was a delegate to the Continental Congress. He was captured by the British when Charleston was overrun 1781, and held prisoner for more than a year. Most of his fortune was destroyed during the Revolution. He was engaged in politics until his death on the first of January, 1787.

Part 4:  Ray reads a piece on Fox News about last night’s sparing between Democratic bad blood rivals Mayor Pete Buttigieg and former Rep. Beto O’Rourke at last night’s Debate. Ray role plays as a composite of the Democratic candidates with Debi and David Jones interviewing him in character.

Part 5:  Ray continues in character during this segment and David and Debi continue to ask questions.

Part 6:  FO Bailey Real Estate Segment:  Ray and David talk about finding the right price for the market. David explains why it is so important to figure out the right price. If it is priced right, it won’t be on the market long which is one of the things that people consider when looking online. FO Bailey doesn’t do just high end or commercial. David mentions a couple of places being announced today. 39 Central Park in Old Orchard Beach and 10 Terry Circle in Sabattus.

Part 7:  Ray and David continue chatting about FO Bailey Real Estate. Ray asks what are some of the places he has listed. David has a couple of places located in Yarmouth on Prince’s Point, 95 Morton Road and Waterfront 53 Morton Road. David’s contact information is office: 207-781-1111, cell: 207-650-3455 or email:info@fobailey.com. Call David anytime ……

Part 8:  Ray, David and Debi welcome Jason Litalien in studio. He is currently running for Mayor of Biddeford. He gives a quick overview of his background. Ray asks why he is running for office and Jason explains that “We the People” is really important to him having served in the Air Force and defending the Constitution.  His first order of business would be to cover the parking meter and he explains why.

Part 9:  Ray asks Jason Litalien candidate for Biddeford Mayor what would his second goal be if elected. He wants to find a way to improve the education our students receive. Visit Jason’s website, www.Litalien4Mayor.com, to find out more.

Part 10:  Ray, David and Debi start with the Democratic Debate and David says that there was only one on the stage last night that actually had anything that he wanted to hear. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard was the most sane of the group. They discuss how socialistic all of the candidates are and just how scary it is that this is how our kids think. Debi says that they don’t teach civics in schools anymore. They end up with Gov. Mills and Maine.

Part 11:  Ray and David talk about the 2nd Congressional Race. Adrienne Bennett, Eric Brakey and Dale Kraft.They talk about Former Governor LePage and who will he endorse. They talk about how important it is to have the Trump support.

10-15-19 Trump Tuesday

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Part 1:  Ray talks about the how nice it is outside and that it was suppose to be a beautiful day. He also talks about how nice it is that Portland can protest the new ICE office that has just opened. Ray heads to politics with Bloomberg hinting that he might be throwing his hat into the Presidential race. Also mentioned has been Michelle Obama. Ray talks about Hillary and how much people don’t like her.
Part 2:  Ray talk about the fight overseas between Turkey and Syria. Trump made the campaign promise to make NATO and the UN to start paying what they agreed to pay.
Part 3:  Ray can’t access the internet so today’s history lesson will have to be postponed. He talks about words and how their meanings have been changed over the years. He uses yield as an example. He switches gears to Hillary Clinton and her comments. Ray reminds everyone that he has said way back in 2016 that the Democrats were going to circle the wagons because they HATE Trump because he is upsetting the apple cart and exposing all of their misdeeds.
Part 4:  Garrett Mason joins us and there are some frivolous chatting about the David Jones not being here for the coffee that Garrett brought for him. They also talk about history and Columbus Day. Garrett describes a show that is based on a book about what America would look like if Germany had won WWII. They talk about the current Democratic slate that is trying to destroy the country with their socialistic ideas.  Ray tells us the white hard leftist Democrats are what is ruining the country.
Part 5:  Ray, Garrett and Dee Dee are joined by Ret. Col. Deo Loria. The boys chat about society and how we talk to one another. We can’t talk about anything without it being mis-understood or taken the wrong way.
Part 6:  The boys talk about ……
Part 7:  Ray talks about Being Bold in your life. Ray says he gets questions about how to BE BOLD! and he talks about some of the ways that people can do it. That it is time to get involved. Maine GOP Chair Demi Kouzounas joins us in studio.
Part 8:  Ray introduces everyone in studio and on the phone, Fox News Radio’s Jon Decker. Jon talks about Fiona Hill and her testimony. They also talk about Hunter Biden and his expertise. Ray asks him about Hunter’s job at the age of 21 and is this common practice. Jon says that yes it is a wide spread practice. Trump has said he was going to drain the swamp and that is exactly what he is doing. Demi makes the point that Biden says that he didn’t know what his son was making. Really?
Part 9:  Ray promotes a Trump spokesperson Jessie Jane Duff that will be on the show a little later. He mentions the rest of the guests that are in studio. Ray brings up the impeachment inquiry and that the Democrats need to do it or not. They shouldn’t be able to drag it out because they don’t have anything else to run on.
Part 10:  Ray struggles to introduce his guests. Garrett interrupts Col. Laria and describes what happened within the 30 seconds that we were watching. A tuffy league football coach is fined $500 for winning too much and a child stuck in a claw vending machine. They welcome Jessie Jane Duff spokeswoman for Trump. Man or man is she on fire. She lays is out like it is and was talking so fast I couldn’t keep up.
Part 11:  Ray thanks Col. Laria for coming down and spending the morning with us. He says that he loves America and how great Americans can be and we need to remember that when we talk about the “fly over” states. Demi gives a plug for an event.