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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: LePaul on April 12, 2002, 01:31:23 PM

Title: Ya know you've mouthed off good with the news calls...
Post by: LePaul on April 12, 2002, 01:31:23 PM: Yup, can't beleive this.

A few weeks ago, the local power company, who has the highest rates in the state, announced they were requesting a rate increase from the Public Utilities Commission. 5th increase in 5 years.

The PUC said, effectively, "Nah, let's look at your books instead". Power company asked to have it put off 3 months and instead, is laying off a lot of people and withdrawing its request for a rate hike.

So...the newspaper reported all this and had link/email where you could tell the PUC your thoughts. So, I did. Well, that's part of the public record and the NEWs saw it, and really liked what I said. Last night, on the way home, I got a call from the newspaper asking for a interview and photosession today. We just wrapped it up and I think they took more pics of me and the dog than anything else :D

But wow. Run thy mouth and if people like it, watch out for the news crews! hehe If the online version carries the picture/article, I'll post a link
Title: Having been involved in something like that once...
Post by: Toad on April 12, 2002, 01:50:32 PM: don't be suprised if you soon wish you had not talked to the newsies at all.

Good luck!
Title: Ya know you've mouthed off good with the news calls...
Post by: Sikboy on April 12, 2002, 02:02:50 PM: I was once quoted in my podunk newspaper for having said "What is this, land of the free... Unless you're gay?" at a city council meeting. The homophobes were like "Hell yeah, what he said!" and the Gay Priders were like "Preach it brother!" I just chuckled.

-Sikboy
Title: Ya know you've mouthed off good with the news calls...
Post by: mrsid2 on April 12, 2002, 02:03:09 PM: Yeah you might end up under the thumb of the freak of the day while he picks his victims from the newspaper..

Publicity is not always a good thing.:o
Title: Ya know you've mouthed off good with the news calls...
Post by: LePaul on April 12, 2002, 03:10:17 PM: Well, I don't think I'll be the victim of the week, but I certainly do not regret telling the power company I think they are kooks.

But, I'm in the process of moving to a new apartment and have to call them about getting the power bill put in my name. That should be fun....
Title: Ya know you've mouthed off good with the news calls...
Post by: Dux on April 12, 2002, 04:27:04 PM: This Sunday...

"Mr. LePaul, what are your thoughts on the Middle East situation?"

"Well, Mr. Russert..."

:D

Man, I wouldn't want to be you when you call billing.
Title: Ya know you've mouthed off good with the news calls...
Post by: Wlfgng on April 12, 2002, 04:32:37 PM: I DREAD when the local paper want's to do an interview or quote me. They always put their own spin on it...

I suggest you develop a thick skin if you're going to make this a habbit :)
Title: Ya know you've mouthed off good with the news calls...
Post by: Gadfly on April 12, 2002, 05:31:58 PM: And stock up on candles.
Title: Ya know you've mouthed off good with the news calls...
Post by: LePaul on April 12, 2002, 09:32:36 PM: LOL....candles

One of my Dad's friends already called offering the use of his generator.

Smart tulips :)

...but you know, this solar energy website is quite interesting :p
Title: Ya know you've mouthed off good with the news calls...
Post by: Voss on April 12, 2002, 11:48:41 PM: I predict quotes out of context, and the worst possible shot of you and your dog. :D
Title: Ya know you've mouthed off good with the news calls...
Post by: Nash on April 13, 2002, 12:08:53 AM: Nah... I think yer safe. Papers want a good story (of course). They want a good dust up. In all probability they will make you come across better than you actually did. Otherwise, how would it read: "We interviewed Mr. Peebles and he said "I think it sucks". That's not what they're looking for here. Reporters will certainly slant things... no doubt... but here I think your gonna be the benefactor of the slanting.
Title: Ya know you've mouthed off good with the news calls...
Post by: Wlfgng on April 13, 2002, 12:53:10 AM: "Smart Asses" hehe yup :)
Title: Ya know you've mouthed off good with the news calls...
Post by: moose on April 13, 2002, 04:05:38 AM: http://www.capecodonline.com/cctimes/archives/1998/dec98/12_10_98/fhs10.htm

Ah, i miss the days I was naive.
Title: Ya know you've mouthed off good with the news calls...
Post by: Bonden on April 13, 2002, 08:16:31 AM: I was an airport manager for 10 years, (retired) and if I've learned nothing else, I've learned to never talk to newsies if I can avoid it. If you speak to them, they will twist it around to suit their take on the situation - otoh, if you dont they will say you refused to comment or some other so you are perceived to be hiding something.

I wrote a letter to the editors once or twice, lambasting a report/story about the airport and the crew - felt good. The public was glad I did, as they had gotten an entirely different opinion of the situation from the paper.

:mad:
Title: Ya know you've mouthed off good with the news calls...
Post by: Elfenwolf on April 13, 2002, 10:40:54 AM: LePaul, your ACD is going to have a pic in the paper?? Now my dog is jealous:)
Title: Ya know you've mouthed off good with the news calls...
Post by: LePaul on April 14, 2002, 11:06:47 PM: Here's the article, my "quote" is half way through it...

http://www.bangornews.com/editorialnews/article.html?ID=54515&town=&byline=DeborahTurcotte%20Seavey&cname=Statewide§ion=&tt=12AM

“Audit them. Absolutely,” wrote Paul Bussiere of Bangor. “Five increases in five years? Layoffs to avert needing that audit? Sounds to me like they are desperately trying to hide something, and I’m not your run-of-the-mill Oliver Stone conspiracy nut. If their own internal streamlining could have saved customers money five years ago, why didn’t they?”

Pic and link soon :)