Recent comments in /f/vermont

precursive t1_j9296xq wrote

Reply to Ranting On! Bank Left, or more of the same? by joeydokes

As an independent northern New England Gen X left libertarian, I don't particularly disagree with any of your analysis, though I disagree with some of your prescriptions (other than your legislative prescriptions, I'd vote for them, probably) and have grown less... fire-y over time about it all, especially when it comes to talking about isms and ists.

At this point in my life, I'm a fan of the patient, committed approach summarized well by John Lewis'

"Use the words of the movement to pace yourself. We used to say that ours is not the struggle of one day, one week, or one year. Ours is not the struggle of one judicial appointment or presidential term. Ours is the struggle of a lifetime, or maybe even many lifetimes, and each one of us in every generation must do our part. And if we believe in the change we seek, then it is easy to commit to doing all we can, because the responsibility is ours alone to build a better society and a more peaceful world."

Get a job working for state government, run for office, vote, work for NGOs, be a model for youth... give what you can when you have surplus... love, love, and love, fully agape.

I guess I no longer believe it possible to immediately change the world (or anyone's mind), any more than I believe it possible to boil sap into syrup in a second, but I do believe millions of people committing from their hearts and of their own free will to "be the change you want to see in the world" can make a real, meaningful difference, over time.

While we should remain ever vigilant to not "fall backwards" as well as do our best to "skate towards where the puck will be"... "two steps forward, one step back" seems to be the reality of [mostly] non-violent progress. While, without a doubt, there remain tragic stories at an individual level, I believe we are, from 10,000 feet, in a better place, across the board, than where we were 100 years ago. Hopefully 100 years from now our descendents will look back and feel the same.

Agape, stay on course!

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AnyRound5042 t1_j928rsp wrote

Reply to what is up dog hunting in Vermont? by zoolilba

As long as the dogs are properly trained it shouldn't be too much of an issue right? I see it as an easy way to get your dogs (and possibly yourself) shot of the dogs are just out attacking farm animals, pets, or people. I've never seen it in person but all I've seen on the Internet or TV the dogs always seemed pretty well trained to only go after something specific like bears or something.

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Nanotude t1_j924wst wrote

Reply to comment by xxxDog_Fucker_69xxx in what is up dog hunting in Vermont? by zoolilba

I just don't understand the logic. Even if the signs are out of date, it's clearly the intention of the landowner that there be no hunting on their land. What if the owner fell ill and couldn't update their signs? Or was low on cash? Waterproof signs on a high acreage farm is no small investment. Just because it's legal doesn't mean the hunter isn't being an asshole. Why invite a potential confrontation?

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PorkchopFunny t1_j91xk9m wrote

Reply to comment by xxxDog_Fucker_69xxx in what is up dog hunting in Vermont? by zoolilba

Born and raised rural VT'er that grew up with hunting dogs on the farm so not a purple haired freak out of stater here. My 68 year old life-long hunter dad is very much against what hunting with dogs has become in this state. Unfortunately a few bad apples does ruin the bunch. My parents still farm in the NEK and have had to deal with rude, disrespectful "hunters" and poorly trained dogs that harass livestock, traipse through the yard right next to the house, and lazy ass hunters that drive through fields to follow dogs because walking I guess is too difficult these days. And for the deer hunters, the innards left right near grazing fields that attract coyotes when fall lambs are still young. Hunting "culture" has changed and although you can argue its just a few, it's enough that people just don't want to deal with it anymore. After 200+ years of the family farm being open, my parents started posting 10 or so years ago. It sucks, but they're getting too old and tired to deal with the crap and the picking up garbage. And before mentioning out of staters, I'm pretty sure that most of this is local folks as they are pretty off the beaten path.

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drsoftware85 t1_j91x2e5 wrote

Reply to best cheesesteak? by willynillyslide

Pizza Chef in Quechee. Out of the way but best I've found in the Upper Valley area. Most places around here precook the meat, don't mix the cheese into the meat and veggies just lay it on top.

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Arthur_Pendergast t1_j91wad9 wrote

Reply to best cheesesteak? by willynillyslide

Idas Pies. Guy is a bit controversial but it's incredible. Makes his own bread, in itself is incredible, all top quality ingredients. $22 bucks but it's huge.. basically two large sandwiches.. guy posts his menu daily on IG but the cheesesteaks only make a rare appearance. Get em when you can.

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xxxDog_Fucker_69xxx t1_j91td9n wrote

Reply to comment by zoolilba in what is up dog hunting in Vermont? by zoolilba

Even if your property is posted if you have cornered/injured game you’re still legally allowed to retrieve it.

How would you feel if your dog escaped ran into my property chasing a rabbit or other small game and I shot it because i viewed it as aggressive?

If you’re so concerned about it repost the land, and set up game cams on your perimeter to catch people trespassing and calmly ask them to not and if they do again you’ll call the police on them for trespassing.

Not really rocket science here.

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