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Dan Rea Commentaries

PC Double Standards On Holiday The NY City School Committee considers two new Muslim Holidays for the school calendar. Christmas Trees and Menorahs still restricted. Sending A Message On The 4th Of July President Obama makes the right move by taking back invitations from Iranian diplomats for this coming Independence Day. Slamming the Toll Collectors Union Mass. Turnpike toll collectors union wants taxpayers to keep paying the salary of one of a fellow toll taker who was arrested for murder. Some Guantanamo Detainees Headed For Paradise Dan wonders about the deal the U.S. government made with the island of Palau to accept some of the Chinese Muslims from guantanamo. Obama Extends His Hand Will President Obama's reach out to the muslim world pay dividends?. Stars And Stripes Forever What happens when an immigrant to the United States asks a coworker to take down an American flag? To The Victor Go The Spoils Now that the president has nominated Sotomayor for Supreme Court Justice what should the GOP be doing? Seeking Swift Justice An animal cruelty case in New Bedford has Dan pushing for some real justice. Defending Miss California The PC crowd may not like Miss California's comments but Dan defends her right to express them. What Were They Thinking? Dan rants about the dumb decision to have an Air Force One plane fly low over New York City for a photo op. On Second Thought, Keep Her! Dan rethinks his position on Homeland Security chief Janet Napolitano. Pandering to Illegal Immigrants Dan shows his frustration with a local lawmaker whose focusing her time on rights for illegal immigrnats in her district. Cabs at the Prom Dan questions whether spending federal tax dollars on cab rides from the Newton High School prom is money well spent. A Win for the Taxpayers Dan cites a fitting end to the Marian Walsh saga. Tracking Sex Offenders Massachusetts leaves much to be desired when it comes to keeping tabs on sex ofenders. Details vs. Flaggers Dan questions the cost savings of using civilian flaggers at various road projects in Massachusetts as opposed to police details. Governor Patrick's Exit Stratergy? Dan wonders if Deval Patrick will even be a candidate in the 2010 Governor's race. Bernie Madoff Dan calls for the toughest of sentences for Bernie Madoff. Standing Up To The Teachers Union Dan praises President Obama's call for merit pay for public school teachers. The Next Michigan? Dan wonders if what's happening in Michigan with skyrocketing unemployment, will soon be the norm in Massachusetts and most other states. Paying Later For The Stimulus Bill Dan knows who's going to end up paying for the Obama Stimulus Bill. Real Change? So far, anyway, Dan sees President Obama's foreign policy plan very similar to that of George Bush. Catholic Symbols at Boston College Dan defends Boston College's decision to add more Catholic symbols around the campus. The Stimulus Bill Dan questions who's reall going to benefit from the new Stimulus bill. The Coming Fairness Doctrine? Dan comments on the rumblings in Washington that government will reinstitute the Fairness Doctrine. Goodbye Tom Daschle Dan expresses his thoughts the Tom Daschle fiasco. A Hyde Park Legend Dan pays tribute to a former neighborhood mentor. Politics As Usual No reason for GOP to hold up the confirmation of attorney general nominee Eric Holder. Please, No Pay Raise for State Lawmakers Dan questions the timing of proposed pay raises for Massachusetts state lawmakers. Lock Him Up! Dan wants to see Bernie Madoff taken from his penthouse and sent to a prison cell. Time To Sink The Somali Pirates Dan has a plan for the Somali pirates who are hijacking ships in international waters. Want To Save The Economy?, Pay Cash! Dan asks that everyone use common sense when paying with plastic. Don't Wait For The Inauguration! A call for George Bush and Dick Cheney to step aside now. A Drop In Gas Prices How long will the good news at the gas pump continue? Who Wants A Bailout? The list for folks looking for a government bailout is getting a little too long. Who's Bailing Us Out? Dan takes issue with those in charge of the bailout plan. ACORN Scam Dan slams ACORN for making a mockery of the election process. The Washington Blame Game The predictable finger pointing in Washington over the Wall St. bailout bill. A Call To Young Voters Dan urges the college crowd to use their right to vote in this election. 9/11 Reflection Dan discusses the 7 year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. A Special Reunion Dan comments on the 40 year reunion of the USS Pueblo survivors. Preview of RNC Dan looks ahead to the RNC in Minneapolis. A Recap Of The DNC Dan looks back at the DNC in Denver. Nancy Pelosi's True Motives? Dan questions whether House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is really on board with the Barack Obama campaign. High Honors for Massacusetts Judge Dan pays tribute to one of Massachusetts most respected Judges. Being Informed About Autism Dan takes issue with a national talk radio host's recent comments about Autism. N.Y. Times Plays Favorite Paper displaying its bias towards Barack Obama over John McCain as presidential race heads into final 100 days. Compassion or Sinicism? Denver looks to fix its homless problem just in time for the DNC. Media Bias and the Election Is the media giving Barack Obama too much coverage? Massachusetts Laws Not Protecting Kids Its time for Massachusetts to toughen its child rape laws. Smear Campaign Begins Presidential smear campaign is underway and you may be suprised who's campaign is doing the smearing. Honoring Thurogood Marshal... on what would have been his 100th birthday. The High Cost of Security The ACLU is calling some passenger screening methods of the TSA into question. Slow Down America! Just another idea to lower gas prices for consumers. Dukakis Honored Former Governor Mike Dukakis is honored for his work raising awareness for special ed. need for children with autism. Looking the Winning Ticket With the primary season finally coming to a close, the presumptive nominees for president start the search for the perfect running mate. Saving Money On Gas Dan comments on a possible money saver for consumers at the gas pump. Friends Like Scott McClellan Former Bush Press Secretary rips his former boss in a new book. Dan asks, where's the loyalty?. No Answers From Anyone on Rising Gas Prices The President?, Congress?, the candidates?, does anyone have the solution for rising gas prices in the U.S.?. Pope Benedict visits America Dan raises the question "Why is the Pope not visting Boston during his U.S. visit"?. Keeping Track of the War In Iraq Dan talks about staying connected to the Iraq war. A Sore Winner? Dan wants to know why its so hard for Hillary Clinton to acknowledge Barack Obama in her speeches. Remembering William F. Buckley Dan pays tribute to the long time conservative commentator. Your Taxpayer Dollars At Work Dan takes issue with a Massachusetts prison inmate upset that his/her sex change operation is having funding problems. CodePink vs. The Marines Dan lashes out at the group CodePink for their efforts in trying to ban a Marine recruitment center in Berkeley, California. Lighten Up Coach! Dan gives a little advice to Patriots coach Bill Belichick. Taking on NOW Dan takes issue with the National Organization for Women's crticism of Senator Ted Kennedy for supporting for Barack Obama. Listening for Whitey Bulger Dan comments on the FBI's newly released audio tapes of Whitey Bulger's phone conversations. Not so fast on that proposed Casino in Middleboro A rare turtle could put a stop for a new proposed resort Casino in Middleboro. Cellphone ban while driving in Massachusetts? Dan comments on a state lawmakers proposal to ban hand held cellphones while driving in Massachusetts. You want to close Storrow Drive for what? Dan rips the Charles River Conservency's proposal to close Storrow Dr. on Sunday mornings so people can use it to exercise. Boston Your My Home Dan discusses his recent trip to New York City. The Snow Storm When did we forget how to deal with snow? Boston Globe Hypocrisy? Dan takes issue with the Boston Globe's report about the illegal immigrants working at Mitt Romney's home. Random drug testing for Boston Firefighters? Dan gives his take on a new report that reccomends this new controversial policy for the Boston Fire Department. Defending Hillary Clinton campaign Dan thinks GOP candidates need to toughen up after watching the CNN/YouTube debate. Massachusetts Judicial System Will Daniel Tavares Jr. be Mitt Romney's Willie Horton?. Donation Drive A Success WBZ listeners come through for Cambridge Boy Scouts and troops in Middle East.

Dan Rea Commentaries Podcast