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He's a decent enough guy. I've met him and, besides some probably religiously motivated opinions that I'd not take, he's a the good apple among the rotten. Therefore he should think more critically about the company he keeps imo, the term "vermont republican" is becoming less and less meaningful to separate from the national story. The term is about as dated as navel high pants in the 70's. Have some guts and denounce the party.

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A lot of people didn't read the article and downvoting those that did.

Sounds like fraud, bestie! Try the DMV’s Temporary registration forms.

Seems like there's better resources then random redditers out there

This sounds totally legit. I'm in.

Yeah, no.

Oh the wealthy won’t voluntarily give it up! Lol

Yeah, might not be the lowest possible bike route in the state, but is definitely the longest flat distance, currently car free but open to the public, trail in the state!

The comfort inn looks reseanobly nice but I haven't stayed there and it isn't especially cheap. I just moved to St J in January and don't know of any other ideas in St J itself (looking at Lyndonville, Danville, Barnet might expand your options but are all about 10 mi away)

I met Jim Douglas when he was a recent graduate from Middlebury College. He came to our house for a meal more than once. That was around 1969 to 1974. He also came to the office where my dad worked, and where my mom worked.

I remember two things about him. He was the only person I knew under the age of 60 who wore his pants above his belly button. This was in the time of bell bottoms and hip hugger jeans. So, it was really awkward.

And I remember he was a member of the Young Republicans, or college republicans. It was a time when I was figuring out the difference between democrat and republican. Through the types of jobs my parents had, I had the opportunity to meet political leaders in both parties. Jim Douglas was one of the few republicans that treated me as a real person at the age of 7 when I first met him. He was polite, asked my opinions and listened to the answers.

Douglas is one of the few republicans I have ever voted for.

I read the article. I was at first surprised, then pissed. Then I read deep into the details and came to my original opinion of Jim Douglas. He is an honorable person and his lawsuit has merit, based on what is included in the article.

Mead made comments about the vasectomy, and said it was worth looking into for more study. 30 years later a different group of people sterilized people with a vasectomy. And to connect those two in a way to imply that Mead supported eugenics is not fair. And, the name Mead was for the Mead family, and not just one person. Furthermore, the contract to build Mead Chapel included money from the Mead family for the construction. Part of the deal was that the chapel would carry the Mead Family name.

I generally don't like republicans. It is rare that I would defend one. Jim Douglas is one of the exceptions. I have not seen him act in bad faith at any time.

I thought there was one bridge in Wolcott or Hardwick that was yet to be opened? Is that no longer true

Sounds fun. Good point that the rails are gonna be minimal elecation by design. Adds a bit of difficulty given that it's gravel and not road, but I'll trade that over having cars any day of the week! Good luck!

I think you did not read the article.

It says Mead mentioned a new operation called a vasectomy. And that it would be a favorable advance in medicine, or words to that effect. The vasectomy was performed 30 years later, by people not known to Mead when he made his comments. Douglas said, to connect those two is simply not logical or fair, or words to that effect.

I had a vasectomy. Are you saying I support eugenics? I really don't think you are saying that. I think you did not read the article.

I am not one to defend republicans very often. This would be the time.

Here's a good tip: Don't.

Or at least wait until the housing situation sorts itself out.

I’m not rightly sure, but it’s a hell of a lot less than ANY other Vermont century you could try! Being on the rail trail guarantees small changes in elevation and it follows rivers for most of the way. Also, pretty protected from the wind. I just tried to build the route on Strava on my iPad and it wouldn’t let me as the trail likely isn’t a viable path in the program yet, but I’ll take another whack at it on my computer later tonight.

The ideas was for a solstice century, leave early evening and ride into the sunset, then drag our asses home slowly the next day along the same century. Due to to many snow days and an ill timed work trip, we’ve had to move it a week. I’d love to see it grow as a celebration of the trail and the beginning of summer/solstice. Be like, hey everyone, show up at either end trailhead and ride the length of the trail on the solstice and meet other like minded folks :)

But first we have to take the first step and ride the sucker end to end!

I have an indoor cat, sorry, I’m not registering it with the town. My dog is always leashed on a walk and is microchipped and always up to date with the vet and it’s shots. Pound sand town, as I don’t use your dog parks and my cat’s registration doesn’t provide me anything that my taxes don’t already pay! Mic drop

What, is there a Conservative Clown College that will educate them better?

Ignore the nay sayers mount Mansfield has year round hiking with a year round 4 sided shelter with a $5-$10 fee per person and yes there is a caretaker. Enjoy your time plus I will take you places if you're interested.

Jimbo defending an eugenics promoter? Sounds like VTGOP shenanigans to me.

Something, something, Margaret Sanger.

The Champlain Valley Fair and it's corresponding concerts/ticketed events are the largest event in the state by total attendance numbers.

This is the garbage you’re paying for when you send your kid to Middlebury for $75k/year.