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Fri Jun 04, 2010 at 02:00:00 PM EDT
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It's time to begin the weekend in rhyming style. Primary elections are approaching, oil is still spilling into the gulf and there are fears growing that it's coming our way, and the Governor is pushing forward with his power grab at the SCI. The fallout from Christie's decision to replace Wallace on the court continued and now Democrats are fighting amongst themselves when it comes to overriding the veto which gives a tax cut to millionaires. Clearly we have plenty to work with once again
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You compose a haiku (5 syllables, then 7, then 5) on the topic the last poster suggests. Then you get to set the next topic.
First Topic: Christie's SCI power grab
Christie has power
But he wants oh so much more
So long SCI
Next Topic: Primary Elections
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Fri May 28, 2010 at 12:30:00 PM EDT
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Lets head into the holiday weekend in rhyming style. The House voted to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell and oil is still flowing into the Gulf. The Governor wants to delay the medical marijuana law and while he uses the funds, he still won't rule out joining a lawsuit to challenge the federal healthcare law. His plans to scrap the SCI have gotten more attention this week, while he continues to use one shot gimmicks to balance the budget. NJ got the 2014 superbowl and PSE&G wants to give it a new nuclear reactor as well. Don't forget about the tough week Assemblyman DiCicco has had. As always, it wouldn't be NJ if we didn't have plenty of material to work with again this week.
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You compose a haiku (5 syllables, then 7, then 5) on the topic the last poster suggests. Then you get to set the next topic.
First Topic: Medical Marijuana
People are still sick
Christie says he needs more time
they suffer while they wait
Next Topic: Scrapping the SCI
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Fri May 21, 2010 at 12:00:00 PM EDT
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The budget fight rolled on this week. Democrats passed the millionaires tax and the Governor vetoed it. Christie "found money" thanks to the Federal healthcare plan allowing him to scrap a proposal to raise the cost of prescription drugs for seniors. We talked with Deborah Howlett of NJPP on Blue Jersey Radio. The AC Press wants the Governor to stop hiding financial information for himself and his administration and live up to his promises of transparency. Former Assemblyman Van Pelt was found guilty on corruption charges. Yup, plenty to work with once again this week to head into the weekend in rhyming style.
Rules are simple:
You compose a haiku (5 syllables, then 7, then 5) on the topic the last poster suggests. Then you get to set the next topic.
First Topic: Christie vetoes the millionaire's tax
It took two minutes
Christie protects millionaires
Democrats your move
Next Topic: Christie Transparency
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Fri Apr 30, 2010 at 12:00:00 PM EDT
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Students walked out. The Governor admitted property taxes are going up. Budget hearings continued. Immigration and Financial Reform, home rule and offshore drilling all also saw their share of attention and discussion this week. So as usual, we aren't short on topics to rhyme about as we head into the upcoming weekend.
Rules are simple:
You compose a haiku (5 syllables, then 7, then 5) on the topic the last poster suggests. Then you get to set the next topic.
First Topic: Students walk out
The students walked out
Christie says to get good grades
better than drug mules
Next Topic: Home rule
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Fri Feb 12, 2010 at 12:00:00 PM EST
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If you're still digging out from the snow of the past week, maybe you want to take a break and take some time to rhyme. We can talk about states of emergency, both fiscal and weather related. Or maybe you'd like to talk about the rush to gut COAH and take credit. Possibly you want to rhyme about Chris Mathews love for the "moderate" Scott Garrett.
Rules are simple: You compose a haiku (5 syllables, then 7, then 5) on the topic the last poster suggests. Then you get to set the next topic.
First topic: Fiscal state of Emergency
State of emergency
Christie goes for power grab
Should we be surprised
Next topic: Scott "the moderate, you're not wacky" Garrett
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Fri Jan 29, 2010 at 01:00:00 PM EST
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It's been another busy week and what better way to start the weekend than in rhyming style. There are plenty of issues out there to work with, as has become the norm lately.
The President gave the state of the Union, the Chamber of Commerce took a train ride minus some people, the healthcare roller coaster continues, Christie has talked about raising taxes and so much more. Here we go.
Rules are simple: You compose a haiku (5 syllables, then 7, then 5) on the topic the last poster suggests. Then you get to set the next topic.
First topic: State of the Union
The President talked
the words sounded pretty good
will the action match?
Next topic: Chamber train trip
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Fri Jan 22, 2010 at 12:00:00 PM EST
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It's the first Blue Jersey Friday Haiku with Chris Christie as Governor. There is so much going on that finding topics will once again not be a challenge. Do you want to rhyme about the new Governor and the first steps his administration has taken? Maybe Massachusetts and the healthcare woes have your mind going? Or possibly the state of the Democratic Party in NJ as we move towards a new chair and rebuilding?
Rules are simple: You compose a haiku (5 syllables, then 7, then 5) on the topic the last poster suggests. Then you get to set the next topic.
First topic: Supreme Court opens the flood gates
Court gives the green light
Corps can now buy and sell seats
Open the floodgates
Next topic: Governor Chris Christie
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Fri Jan 08, 2010 at 11:54:25 AM EST
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And the Blue Jersey Friday Haiku is back with our first rhyming of 2010. If you thought things quieted down during the holidays, they certainly heated up again this week.
The lame duck is racing to an end with full sessions in both houses yesterday. A few national Democrats decided not to see re-election to their offices causing some more headaches for our Senator, but still more Republicans aren't running again. Christie and Corzine made a deal on appointments and judgeships. And lets not forget all the news that has come out about the goodbye kiss that caused a security scare at Newark Airport and the delay because of the broken video cameras. So clearly there is plenty of material to work with.
Rules are simple: You compose a haiku (5 syllables, then 7, then 5) on the topic the last poster suggests. Then you get to set the next topic.
First topic: The Marriage Equality Vote
Some said yes, more no
some abstained, not enough votes
Back to the courts now
Next topic: The Newark Airport Security Scare
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Fri Dec 18, 2009 at 12:00:00 PM EST
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We're racing toward the end of the year and the lame duck session. There is a full plate awaiting the Legislature when they return in 2010. In Congress, they're fighting over healthcare, jobs and the economy. The prosecution and defense agree the sentencing of Joe Ferriero should wait until the Supreme Court decides cases dealing with the "Honest Services Statute." Depending on where you are in the state, you may be able to do your haiku while snowed in this weekend. So you may have a good deal of time and as usual, there is plenty of fodder to work with.
Rules are simple: You compose a haiku (5 syllables, then 7, then 5) on the topic the last poster suggests. Then you get to set the next topic.
First topic: Healthcare reform
Some say kill the bill
Others say take what you get
Health Reform tough times
Next topic: Joe Ferriero
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Fri Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00:00 PM EST
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If you thought things would slow down after the election, you were sadly mistaken. It's lame duck eve as the session starts in Trenton on Monday. The twists and turns of the marriage quality debate continue with each passing day. Over 20k gathered in AC for the League of Municipalities this week. The new Christie administration is still planning the transition. The Senate Healthcare bill was released on the Federal level and Senator Menendez talked about a potential challenge from Lou Dobbs. So once again, we're not short of topics to work with.
Rules are simple: You compose a haiku (5 syllables, then 7, then 5) on the topic the last poster suggests. Then you get to set the next topic.
First topic: Lame Duck
It all starts Monday
What will they do in Trenton?
Ready for Lame Duck
Next topic: Marriage Equality
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Fri Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00:00 PM EST
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This was another busy week that included the big healthcare vote, the beginning of transitioning to a new administration, evaluating the lessons of the campaign, honoring our Veterans, looking forward to 2010 and more. We're certainly not short on topics to write about, so lets begin the weekend in rhyming style.
Rules are simple: You compose a haiku (5 syllables, then 7, then 5) on the topic the last poster suggests. Then you get to set the next topic.
First topic: Healthcare reform
Healthcare passes house
now it's before the Senate
then a compromise
Next topic: Christie Transition
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Fri Nov 06, 2009 at 02:00:00 PM EST
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The votes have been cast, the election is over and now it's time to regroup in rhyming style as we start the first weekend without campaign commercials in forever with the Blue Jersey Friday Haiku.
Rules are simple: You compose a haiku (5 syllables, then 7, then 5) on the topic the last poster suggests. Then you get to set the next topic.
First topic: 2009 Election results
Christie wins the race
it wasn't really that close
One Assembly loss.
Next topic: Healthcare vote
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Fri Oct 30, 2009 at 01:30:00 PM EDT
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At this time next week, we will know who wins the race for Governor and have the results for the rest of the elections across the state
Here's our final Blue Jersey Friday haiku of the 2009 election season and as usual, we're not lacking for any potential topics. With the polls all over the place, campaign fundraising and spending down, the NJ Turnpike World Series, the federal health care debate moving forward and Christie having his own set of street signs, we have plenty to play with this week.
Rules are simple: You compose a haiku (5 syllables, then 7, then 5) on the topic the last poster suggests. Then you get to set the next topic.
First topic: Polls
Polls are all over
It's too close to call right now
Each vote will matter
Next topic: NJ Turnpike World Series
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Fri Oct 09, 2009 at 12:15:00 PM EDT
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Another week of the campaign season is down and the days keep coming off the calendar before election day.
Dennis Oury testified against Joe Ferriero. The polls continued to close, with some of them showing Corzine in the lead for the first time. The Lieutenant Governor candidates had their debate. The Leadership battles for the Senate and the Assembly rolled on, while ELEC said less money has been raised and spent on seeking office this year.
So once again we have plenty to work with to begin the weekend in rhyming style.
Rules are simple: You compose a haiku (5 syllables, then 7, then 5) on the topic the last poster suggests. Then you get to set the next topic.
First topic: Closing polls
Polls are still closing
campaigns come down the home stretch
Just that last poll counts
Next topic: campaign spending
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Fri Oct 02, 2009 at 12:15:00 PM EDT
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What a week. The polls are getting closer. We finally had our first debate. We've seen talk of property taxes and mandates. As of now, there are votes lined up for a new Senate President and Assembly Speaker. Dennis Oury plead guilty and Joe Ferriero's trial started. And Mayor Cory Booker took on Conan O'Brien. So there is plenty of fodder to work with as we begin the weekend in rhyming style.
Rules are simple: You compose a haiku (5 syllables, then 7, then 5) on the topic the last poster suggests. Then you get to set the next topic.
First topic: The 1st debate
First debate is done
Christie's plans still don't exist
like the tooth fairy
Next topic: Mandates and Health Insurance
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Fri Sep 25, 2009 at 12:30:00 PM EDT
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Many Democrats are in Atlantic City right now at the state conference and Al Gore will speak at dinner tonight. The campaign for Governor rolls on and the Senate Finance Committee is still debating over 500 amendments to healthcare. So there's plenty on the table for our Friday installment of daily politics in verse.
Rules are simple: You compose a haiku (5 syllables, then 7, then 5) on the topic the last poster suggests. Then you get to set the next topic.
First topic: Brick City
I watched Brick City
the triumph and tragedy
what a great series
Next topic: Al Gore in AC
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Fri Sep 11, 2009 at 12:15:00 PM EDT
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Here's a rainy Friday installment of daily politics in verse to help brighten your day. Rules are simple: You compose a haiku (5 syllables, then 7, then 5) on the topic the last poster suggests. Then you get to set the next topic.
First topic: You Lie
Obama heckled
shout out from the crowd you lie
not a town hall though.
Next topic: 9/11 8 years later
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Fri Sep 04, 2009 at 12:30:00 PM EDT
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There's no better way to start the holiday weekend than with our Friday installment of daily politics in verse. Rules are simple: You compose a haiku (5 syllables, then 7, then 5) on the topic the last poster suggests. Then you get to set the next topic.
First topic: Jackson's EPA v Jackson's DEP
Jackson's EPA
aimed at Jackson's DEP
odd situation.
Next topic: Christie's driving
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Fri Aug 28, 2009 at 01:00:00 PM EDT
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After another busy summer week, we bring in the weekend with our Friday installment of daily politics in verse. Rules are simple: You compose a haiku (5 syllables, then 7, then 5) on the topic the last poster suggests. Then you get to set the next topic.
First topic: Just the issues
Oh boy what a week
driving records and loan talk
preempt the issues.
Next topic: Healthcare town halls
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Fri Aug 21, 2009 at 12:15:00 PM EDT
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If you were hoping for a quiet August, Chris Christie has made sure that wouldn't happen. He's dominated the news, but we've also had jobs, healthcare and energy making headlines.
There's plenty to work with for this week's Friday installment of daily politics in verse. Rules are simple: You compose a haiku (5 syllables, then 7, then 5) on the topic the last poster suggests. Then you get to set the next topic.
First topic: The loan
Christie gave a loan
he said just an oversight
he's heard that before
Next topic: 40th anniversary of Woodstock
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