07-24-19 Wild Wednesday

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Part 1: Ray has a lot of fun in this segment. He totally pokes fun at the liberals. Common sense has left the left. Ray then heads to President Trump’s new plan to check assets in the qualifications of benefits. He tells a story about a Maine business owner and former state legislature. He reminds people of a Maine Heritage Policy Center guest and the exhausting research that they had done to chronicle Maine’s resident scammers.


Part 2:  Ray continues his thoughts briefly on the previous segment. He then takes a call from Fox News Radio’s Simon Owen. They discuss the new Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, as he takes over 10 Downing Street all by himself. They chat about that he has promised to carry out Britain’s exit from the European Union by Oct. 31.

Part 3:  This is the History Lesson Segment: Thomas Paine (February 9, 1737  – June 8, 1809) was an English-born American political activist, philosopher, political theorist, and revolutionary. One of the Founding Fathers of the United States, he authored the two most influential pamphlets at the start of the American Revolution and inspired the patriots in 1776 to declare independence from Great Britain. His The American Crisis (1776–1783) was a pro-revolutionary pamphlet series. Common Sense was so influential that John Adams said: “Without the pen of the author of Common Sense, the sword of Washington would have been raised in vain”. Paine lived in France for most of the 1790s, becoming deeply involved in the French Revolution. In December 1793, he was arrested and was taken to Luxembourg Prison in Paris. While in prison, he continued to work on The Age of Reason (1793–1794). Future President James Monroe used his diplomatic connections to get Paine released in November 1794. He became notorious because of his pamphlets. The Age of Reason, in which he advocated deism, promoted reason and free thought and argued against institutionalized religion in general and Christian doctrine in particular. He published the pamphlet Agrarian Justice (1797), discussing the origins of property and introduced the concept of a guaranteed minimum income. In 1802, he returned to the U.S. where he died on June 8, 1809. Only six people attended his funeral as he had been ostracized for his ridicule of Christianity.

Part 4:  Ray welcomes Maine State Chamber‘s Dana Connors in studio. They discuss the Maine Legislature and all of the stuff that they didn’t get done. The budget package is still not fulfilled and the transportation line is something that is definitely needed. Dana points out some of the important issues that were in front the legislature. They also chat about the need for improving the broadband and education systems. Dana talks about how Maine is in such a great need for the trades.

Part 5:  Ray and Dana Connors continue discussing the Maine Legislature. They start off with the short session coming up before the November election. Generally, it is a short session, but Dana doesn’t believe that it will be a short session because they left so many things left undone. Ray leaves us with the truth about tariffs and taxes.

Part 6:  Ray and Dana Connors talk about his professional history. Ray takes us back to the January session and asks Dana what surprised him most. Dana explains the bill “carry-over”. He describes several of them that he is worried about and why. Ray gives a prime example of how the $15 minimum wage will hurt our economy. Ray brings up the paid time off legislature. They discuss State Rep. Jeff Timberlake (representing District 75 – Leeds, Livermore (part) and Turner) and then go back to the employee/employer relationship. They talk about how many straws can the camel hold on his back.

Part 7:  Ray and Dana Connors continue with their discussion. They talk music and sunshine. Ray asks Dana what we need to be watching for in the next legislative session.

Part 8:  Ray welcomes David A. Dilley, Pres. and Sr. Research Scientist of Global Weather Oscillations, Inc.  They discuss weather cycles and how research grants are only geared to climate change.

Part 9:  Ray and David take a call and he gives his opinion on a couple of issues. He asks David about how Sun spots effect the weather. David says that we our planet will be ending the warmer trend but we will be heading into a cooling period. David points out to some of the really cold winter that other parts of the world are experiencing in their winter.

Part 10:  Ray and David Dilley welcome Fox News Radio’s Jon Decker joins for a quick hit about the Mueller testimony that is about to take place after Ray mentions that Facebook Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg will have to personally certify that the company is taking steps to protect consumer privacy under a settlement announced with the Federal Trade Commission. David quotes a notable Maine study that says that Maine will have palm trees in the near future. David tells us how we learn how much carbon we have and how we can change the data based on the sampling of time. He explains all of this in his presentations.

Part 11:  He is available to speak at schools, clubs and other organizations. To schedule him to speak with your organization, contact http://www.globalweathercycles.com.

07-23-19 Tuesday Roundtable

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Part 1:  Ray briefly mentions the weather. Then he glances at the TV and Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan has proposed to raise minimum wage to $20. This leads to a discussion about Patriotism and the way the word’s meaning is starting to be changed by some of the internet search engines. They talk about the how there needs to be some way to keep the bias nature out of finding things on the internet.


Part 2:  Ray, Dee Dee and Debi Davis talk about some of the things in the news. Dee Dee gives a shout out to her childhood friend today for his nomination. President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key position in his Administration: Robert S. Gilchrist, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Lithuania. In particular the two separate attacks of NY police. One happened in Brooklyn and the other in Harlem. There are videos of each attack. David Jones joins us in studio.

Part 3:  This is the History Lesson Segment: Elizabeth “Betsy” Griscom Ross (January 1, 1752 – January 30, 1836), also known by her second and third married names, Ashburn and Claypoole.  She and John eloped in 1773. John Ross was assigned to guard munitions. He died in 1775. According to one legend, he was killed by a gunpowder explosion. On June 15, 1777, she married her second husband, mariner Joseph Ashburn. In 1780, Ashburn’s ship was captured by a Royal Navy frigate and he was charged with treason. May 1783, she married John Claypoole, who had earlier met Joseph Ashburn in the English Old Mill Prison; Claypoole had informed Ross of her husband’s circumstances and death. Ross made flags for the Pennsylvania navy during the American Revolution.

Part 4:  Ray and David continue the discussion about the trash that attacked the police down in Harlem and Brooklyn. They both agree that those officers deserve a bunch of credit for not defending themselves.

Part 5:  Ray and David listen to a clip from Prime Minister Winston Churchill about England Fighting on the land, air and sea speech. They discuss his personality a little bit. They catch up with Fox News Radio’s Simon Owen. Britain’s next Prime Minister will be Boris Johnson. Johnson, an avid supporter of Brexit and former Mayor of London. They talk about his personality and history.

Part 6:  Ray plays a clip from President Ronald Reagan’s Farewell Speech in January 1989. Dr. Demi Kouzounas, Chairmwoman of the Maine Republican Party, joins us in studio. She tells the story of her immigrant parents. The discussion in this segment is about patriotism.

Part 7:  Ray plays a clip from John F. Kennedy Presidential Inaugural Speech January 20, 1961. They talk about the differences in the the Republican and Democratic parties and how do the party platforms align with the people that they represent. This leads to a discussion about Immigrants. They talk about Teddy Roosevelt’s quote about how Americans can be something other than American. Dee Dee reads this quote. They end up with abortion.

Part 8:  Ray plays the commercial that he and David Jones of Make Maine Great Again, played on WLOB. Joining by phone is Dep. Communications Director for @GOP, Cassie Smedile (@CMSmedile). She tells a story about the 2016 Convention. This starts the conversation and memories of Cleveland. She talk about how we need to band together, because of the votes that are heading to the floor of the US House. They continue to discuss the American values and Reagan’s Shining City on the Hill. Ray quotes Tony Blair.

Part 9:  Ray plays another speech from Ronald Reagan.

07-22-19 Never Mundane Monday

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Part 1:  Ray, Debi Davis and Dee Dee (yes, she’s back) talk about the heat, the weekend and bubble gum. Ray talks a little about the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 and Buzz Aldrin. They also discuss the time it would take to get to Mars. Ray gives a shout out to Astronaut and Caribou, Maine native Jessica Meir who is set to fly to the International Space Station in September! She went to school with Ray’s sister-in-law Jane’s niece.


Part 2:  Ray recalls the conversation with his Friday’s guest Harold Pachios about the National Debt and deficit. He didn’t think it would ever get to be that big. Debi asks him a question about it. Ray poses the question “when will we have borrowed so much money, that the countries that we have borrowed from say, enough is enough”.

Part 3:  This is the History Lesson Segment:  John Jay (December 23, 1745 – May 17, 1829) was an American statesman, patriot, diplomat, Founding Father of the United States, negotiator and signatory of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, second Governor of New York, and the first Chief Justice of the United States (1789–1795). He was a co-author of The Federalist Papers along with Alexander Hamilton and James Madison, and wrote five of the 85 essays.

Part 4:  Ray continues with a history lesson…this time about the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and why it was established. Ray points out that Phil Bartlett, serves as PUC chairman, was appointed in May by Gov. Janet Mills. He was also chairman of the Maine Democratic Party and a four-term state senator. Fast forward to the Op-Ed in the Portland Press Herald that criticized how Central Maine Power (CMP) handled the rollout of its new billing system. The PUC has promised to hold CMP accountable, even though the regulator has not yet completed its investigation of the billing problems. Ray continues to point out discrepancies.

Part 5:  Conner joins us in Studio as Ray continues with his frustration of PUC and why did the Governor put a partisan hack into a position that is suppose to be non-partisan.

Part 6:  Ray welcome Conner Richardson and Adrienne Bennett of FO Bailey Real Estate. This weeks FO Bailey Real Estate segment is about working in the real estate field. Conner explains how every transaction is different. Adrienne explains that some of the differences in personalities of agents. Ray says that people are afraid of what they don’t know and Adrienne says that it is okay to vet a real estate agent and Conner expands on that point. He says it is okay to ask questions. Conner has more advice to save money and time. Ray points out that listening is a huge point to look for. Adrienne continues this with a story about the open house that she and Conner did yesterday.

Part 7:  Conner discuss the differences in buying and selling your home decisions. Adrienne points out that interest rates are unreal right now. By dealing with local businesses you can form working relationships. He mentions a couple of subdivision in Brunswick, Autumn View Subdivision and Chamberlain Woods. David Jones’ contact information is office: 207-781-1111, cell: 207-650-3455 or email:info@fobailey.com. Conner Richardson’s info is: cell: 207-570-8528 or email:conner@connerrichardson.com. Adrienne Bennett’s info is: cell: 207-660-2567 or email:adrienne@fobailey.com.

Part 8:  Ray is all riled up about voter fraud in this segment.

Part 9:  He gives a shout out to Veteran Mentors of Maine. Ray talks about Mayor Pete and the Democratic Debates. He takes a call from Larry about Governor Mills signing a bill that would allow importation of prescription drugs from Canada as long as they have a waiver from the federal government to do so.

Part 10:  Ray talks about racism. He gives a couple of stories. Ray continues with his thoughts on different people’s claims of racism. Ray talks about America, patriotism and the Flag. He says that the words stop and yield don’t mean the same thing. He stresses that division is what politicians thrive on because that’s what get vote. He gives the example of Obamacare and medicare.

Part 11:  Ray plays a clip from Bernie Sanders coming from a Walmart Board Members Meeting about raising minimum wage to $15/hr. Ray points out the truth about what the minimum wage was meant to be. Bernie has to cut hour on his campaign staff so he can afford to pay the $15/hr. to his staff. Bernie’s campaign is what will happen to all of the other companies that will have to pay this large minimum wage.

07-19-19 Fractious Friday

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Part 1:  Ray talks about Iran and Trump’s relationship. Ray talks about an interview on Fox News with David Rubin, the creator and host of The Rubin Report, a political talk show on YouTube and formerly part of The Young Turks Network and Ora TV. Ray talks about the culture of discrimination. Ray believes that we should stand with Israel. He talks about Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and her anti-American and racist views and statements. Ray doesn’t have a problem other than it isn’t about color, but about the words. Ray takes a call from Larry and he gets Ray all riled up, first thing this morning. He runs late and doesn’t take a break and goes right to Fox News Radio’s Simon Owen. Iran has denied President Trump’s claim that a U.S. warship destroyed an Iranian drone near the Persian Gulf after it threatened the ship USS Boxer. Iran’s foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, told reporters at the United Nations that “we have no information about losing a drone today.”


Part 2:  This is the History Lesson Segment: John Hancock (January 23, 1737 – October 8, 1793) was an American merchant, statesman, and prominent Patriot of the American Revolution. He served as president of the Second Continental Congress and was the first and third Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He is remembered for his large and stylish signature on the United States Declaration of Independence, so much so that the term “John Hancock” has become a synonym in the United States for one’s signature. Ray explains the complicated relationship between Hancock and Sam Adams.

Part 3:  Shawn Moody joins Ray in studio this morning. Shawn ponders Joe’s absence and Ray is very quick to say that summer is only so long and he is taking advantage of this beautiful weather on the golf course. They also talk about grandchildren. The boys talk about the progression on how someone starts their own business in the trades. Schools only teach to college and don’t even try to help students that don’t want to go to college. He continues by saying that with the progression of bureaucracy it is suffocating success.

Part 4:  Shawn and Ray continue the discuss the Trades and Trades School. They take a call who supports this discussion about how to have other payments for schools. Some jobs will help pay for schooling.

Part 5:  Ray and Shawn welcome Harold Pachios of Pachios On The News and Preti Flahrety. They compliment Harold on his tan and he explains where he got it, Cooperstown. Shawn asks about the facilities at Cooperstown. They get into a great discussion about baseball. Shawn asks Harold as a longstanding Democrat what his perspective on the changes that have taken lately. Harold talks about Immigration Laws. They talk about the progression in immigration. Ray doesn’t think that elected people don’t really want to solve this immigration policy problem. Harold doesn’t feel that immigrants are taking jobs from other people and Shawn wants to know how it makes sense to have people from other countries to come here and get educated and go back to their own country.

Part 6:  They continue the discussion on the immigration problems that are challenging our country. Shawn says that the state has legalized against federal laws the use of marijuana, but the asylum seekers are federally not allowed to work for certain amount of time. The state should allow them to have a work permit which is against federal law, but the state has a precedent in which to do that.

Part 7:  Harold explains how to pronounce and how his name came to be. Harold talks about public transportation. He says our roads and bridges are in terrible shape. Harold asks Ray if he knows why they won’t fix roads. Ray explains his theory on our infrastructure. Harold asks where is Trump’s proposal for our country’s infrastructure problems. Harold then also asks about the healthcare proposal. Ray says that the healthcare will never get solved with the divisive nature of Congress. They agree to disagree on why Trump hasn’t proposed a bill. Harold says that Republicans like Ray are not being listened to anymore. Ray said that he realized that nobody really cares about the National Debt back when George W announced his budget. They both agree on this point.

Part 8:  Harold asks Ray to articulate his immigration plan. Ray says we need to stop the flow of people and overstaying their visas. Harold says that Ray’s plan isn’t in sync with the Republican Party and Ray points out that it isn’t with the Democratic party either which is why it will never work. Ray says that the bottom line is that nobody really wants to solve this problem.

Part 9:  Ray and Harold continue the politics discussion. They start with the most divisive President. Ray believes that it was President Obama and Harold believes that it is President Trump. Ray gives a couple of examples of his argument. Harold say that both of his examples are about race. This brings up a heated discussion about racism. There is no mistake where Harold stands on Trump and his policies. They talk about a little different topics, some of the things that Harold and Ray agree and some they disagree.