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THE MASSACHUSETTS EFFECT--A POLITICAL TIPPING POINT ?.....

By Paula Hathaway, REALTOR, LBA

Real Estate Agent with Douglas Elliman Real Estate 30HA0800896

January 18, 2010 10:57 PM

I have been watching what is going on in this country in the political realm with real concern. It appears to me that the voice of the people has been muffled to such a degree that as a country, we can't have a say anymore in what is going to be done in the way of new legislation.

I call it the Massachusetts Effect--a political tipping point.

Today, as the special election takes place in Massachusetts, I wonder if the population of this state will bring reality back to the world of politics...will this election bring the people of Massachusetts out to speak for the rest of us? Will this critical election allow us all to be more effective in our ability to affect our future and our childrens future? Lets all watch and wait without fear that this is the moment---whether there is a new party in power or not in the Massachusetts Senate, this is a TIPPING POINT IN OUR COUNTRY.

Our Founding Fathers would be very proud! Our whole way of life may change back to the way they intended: We the people are the government---and we put into power those whom we trust to take us into the future without fear of where we are going. We the people are the force behind this incredibly powerful body of decision makers and we CAN be the deciders as to where and how we get there!

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Paula Hathaway, REALTOR, LBA

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Southampton, NY

...A Local Expert in all The Hamptons

Hi Mike,

I agree with you that the voices have been loud and clear---to a few. The media has been instrumental in making it seem muffled, at least to our leaders! I firmly agree with your statement about the "metaphysical" aspect of the tipping point---there is really nothing those of us outside of Massachusetts can do to effect the results (well maybe a phone call or 2) but the "forces" can, and will!

Thanks for your response...

Jan 18, 2010 11:42 PM

Kevin Robinson

Twin Falls, ID

Fractional Developer

Paula- I am anxiously awaiting to see how this election goes. I did in fact call a few business colleagues in MA to flat out ask them to vote for Brown. They all said yes. A few calls may help.

Jan 19, 2010 12:18 AM

Paula Hathaway, REALTOR, LBA

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Southampton, NY

...A Local Expert in all The Hamptons

Hi Kevin,

I called a few of my friends who live in Massachusetts to....hopefully this will make the changes that are needed!

Jan 19, 2010 01:36 AM

Will Nesbitt

Nesbitt Realty at Condo Alexandria - Alexandria, VA

Nesbitt Realty is a family-run brokerage.

I really have high hopes for this one. But if we lose, then we're like Rocky (the first movie). We weren't supposed to win ... but we went the distance.

Jan 19, 2010 01:42 AM

Wallace S. Gibson, CPM

Gibson Management Group, Ltd. - Charlottesville, VA

LandlordWhisperer

I'm ordering pizza, feeding the hounds, curling up and watching Y&R on Soapnet at 7 and THEN turning to FoxNews at 8 * This is EXCITING!!!

Jan 19, 2010 01:47 AM

Paula Hathaway, REALTOR, LBA

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Southampton, NY

...A Local Expert in all The Hamptons

Hi Will:

And if we lose then we still will be furhter ahead then before. This is a real awakening to a lot of people...thanks for your comment

Jan 19, 2010 02:06 AM

Paula Hathaway, REALTOR, LBA

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Southampton, NY

...A Local Expert in all The Hamptons

Hi Wallace: You betcha! Hee hee! I can't wait to finish my work to get home and turn it on too!!!

Thanks for commenting and here's to a "change" we can all use!

Jan 19, 2010 02:07 AM

Paula Hathaway, REALTOR, LBA

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Southampton, NY

...A Local Expert in all The Hamptons

Mike---RE:#3 sorry I miss-read your "metaphorical" statement---but I guess it can go both ways!!

Jan 19, 2010 02:10 AM

Mike Frazier

Carousel Realty of Dyer County - Dyersburg, TN

Northwest Tennessee Realtor

It is time that we the people take back our country and Brown will assist us with that:)

Jan 19, 2010 04:44 AM

Wallace S. Gibson, CPM

Gibson Management Group, Ltd. - Charlottesville, VA

LandlordWhisperer

What's with picking on the fact he drives a truck (GM) with 200,000 miles?

Jan 19, 2010 04:50 AM

Paula Hathaway, REALTOR, LBA

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Southampton, NY

...A Local Expert in all The Hamptons

Mike,

I think you are correct---this is an opportunity that seemed to come out of nowhere; now we MUST pay attention to what our leaders are trying to do.

Wallace,

The truck is because nothing else came to mind for our President---that lets you know that he didn't even have time to study who the competition is! ....amazing!

Jan 19, 2010 05:09 AM

Bonnie Vaughan

Scranton, PA

CNE SFR - Buyers/Sellers - Lackawanna & Surroundin

Paula, We are all tuning in at 8pm tonight. History may be made. Hopefully the ACORN machine did not stuff the ballot box. The people of Mass must know how critical this is.

Jan 19, 2010 08:37 AM

Paula Hathaway, REALTOR, LBA

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Southampton, NY

...A Local Expert in all The Hamptons

Hi Bonnie,

Right now it is 6:30 and I can't believe the channels not covering this major news story---I did watch a little of MSNBC--and surprisingly, that blowhard was doing a good job of covering why this is happening..even to the point of laughing when a guest quoted the Verizon ad "Can you here me now"???

RE: the ACORN machine: it doesn't matter if they stuff the ballot box--the election has already made a major statement!

Thanks for your input!

Jan 19, 2010 09:44 AM

Bonnie Vaughan

Scranton, PA

CNE SFR - Buyers/Sellers - Lackawanna & Surroundin

Paula, 8:50pm 20% reporting - Brown at 52Coakley at 47 Watch Fox news.

Jan 19, 2010 11:50 AM

Bonnie Vaughan

Scranton, PA

CNE SFR - Buyers/Sellers - Lackawanna & Surroundin

Howie Carr of Boston radio says Abington numbers were 66 - 30 something in favor of Brown. Different precincts are going heavier than others.

Jan 19, 2010 11:51 AM

Ron Brown NMLS #270845

NMLS ID: 40831 - Federal Way, WA

You hit the nail on the head with WE THE PEOPLE. It would be really something if the people were able to overcome Special Interest lobbying groups.

Jan 19, 2010 11:53 AM

Paula Hathaway, REALTOR, LBA

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Southampton, NY

...A Local Expert in all The Hamptons

Hi Bonnie: Thanks for the heads-up---now we know Scott Brown is the victor---what an enormous relief! Now lets hope there is no messing around when it comes to swearing him in!

Jan 19, 2010 12:46 PM

Paula Hathaway, REALTOR, LBA

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Southampton, NY

...A Local Expert in all The Hamptons

Hey Ron....talk about hitting the nail on the head! You said it all when you said "the people were able to overcome Special interest lobbying groups"!!! Now we know that things will really "Change"

Jan 19, 2010 12:49 PM

Bonnie Vaughan

Scranton, PA

CNE SFR - Buyers/Sellers - Lackawanna & Surroundin

Paula, We are all in this together. Your welcome for the heads up.

Jan 19, 2010 01:00 PM

Paula Hathaway, REALTOR, LBA

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Southampton, NY

...A Local Expert in all The Hamptons

Thank you so much for the support Bonnie; and you better believe we are all in this together! I think the tipping point was reached and call it what you will, or what they will, this is something big! I have been so frightened for the last year and a half---now maybe I can sleep a full night again! I feel that we have put things right in the country again, but the work is just beginning....God Bless America!!!

Jan 19, 2010 01:32 PM