en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/558210 Comments by JosephDirt http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/entertainment/Def_Leppard_cancels_Van_Andel_show#IDComment38986638 Totally devastated that I can't go see a crappy 80's pseudo-metal rock band. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:10:36 +0000 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/entertainment/Def_Leppard_cancels_Van_Andel_show#IDComment38986638 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/grand_rapids/Womacks_group_puts_WJNZ_bid_in_escrow#IDComment36674891 Robert S said that he was going to appeal to the FCC to block the transfer of the license because Grand Rapids needs a BLACK radio station...how is that NOT bringing race into the fray? Why does it matter if a station is black, white, yellow, purple, or pink? Can't we all just stop looking at color? Thu, 1 Oct 2009 02:57:23 +0000 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/grand_rapids/Womacks_group_puts_WJNZ_bid_in_escrow#IDComment36674891 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/grand_rapids/Womacks_group_puts_WJNZ_bid_in_escrow#IDComment36653422 But Robert S was quoted as saying that he was going to fight the transfer of the station's license with the FCC because Grand Rapids needs a black radio station. How is that fair? And not playing the "race card"? As far as the "value", there is real estate and transmitting equipment that is probably worth at least half of the bid price but the FCC License to transmit on a certain frequency certainly holds more tangible value. Try and apply for a new FCC license and see how much that would cost? So what's the "truth", truth007? Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:31:12 +0000 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/grand_rapids/Womacks_group_puts_WJNZ_bid_in_escrow#IDComment36653422 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/sw_mich/2nd_victim_in_fiery_crash_dies#IDComment36562030 Sort of interesting that the press release from the police department neglected to say that a police officer ran into the wreck as well? Accidents happen but looks like a cover up to me? Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:13:45 +0000 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/sw_mich/2nd_victim_in_fiery_crash_dies#IDComment36562030 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/grand_rapids/Womacks_group_puts_WJNZ_bid_in_escrow#IDComment36554422 I still don't understand how why the bidding was reopened? I guess if a minority whines enough they get their way? Its obvious Robert S didn't have the funding the first time around so instead of accepting things, he cries about it. There was nothing "unfair" about the original bidding process, just a guy that didn't like the outcome. The old owner defaulted on the loan, lets not forget that, so Huntington did what they had to do and followed the proper legal process to recover their investment. I hope Holy Family Radio ends up with the station at the end as they won the first bid, fair and square. This isn't a race issue, just a fair and legal liquidation of assets. All Robert S does is create racial dischord for his ego and pocketbook. Without people like him stirring the pot, there might actually be racial equality. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:28:58 +0000 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/grand_rapids/Womacks_group_puts_WJNZ_bid_in_escrow#IDComment36554422 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/ottawa_county/DWI_puts_Jenison_principal_on_leave#IDComment36418735 I am in NO way advocating drinking and driving however with a 0.08% BAC, it would not take an average sized female many drinks to be "legally drunk". This is a personal issue for this woman so lets not judge. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:29 +0000 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/ottawa_county/DWI_puts_Jenison_principal_on_leave#IDComment36418735 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/grand_rapids/GRs_top_cops_save_baby_from_stolen_SUV#IDComment35968850 Wow...Good job GRPD!!! Where's the community rally in support of GRPD for a job well done? I guess Chief Belk doesn't have it out for the black community afterall? Sat, 26 Sep 2009 03:05:39 +0000 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/grand_rapids/GRs_top_cops_save_baby_from_stolen_SUV#IDComment35968850 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/grand_rapids/WJNZ_court_hearing_092509#IDComment35961024 So the current owner defaults on the commercial loan and then Huntington puts the assets of the business and real estate up for sale. Robert S didn't win as the highest bidder so he cries foul? First off, this is not a home mortgage and Huntington is not trying to boot someone one from their place of residence, so there is NO recission period once the courts OK the sale of the assets. Huntington, last I knew, is NOT a charity so it is in their best interests to sell to the highest bidder in an attempt to cut their losses. If Robert S couldn't raise the money needed to be the highest bidder than that's just a whole bunch of too bad. Holy Family Radio will end up with the real estate, equipment, and more importantly the blessing of the FCC to transmit on that frequency. People like Robert S, with their whining ways and race card, do nothing good for the black community as far as improving relations with other races. Although I do not agree with Barack Obama's politics, I respect him as he doesn't pull the race card and has even gone as far as critcizing the black community for not doing anything to help themselves. Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:57:18 +0000 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/grand_rapids/WJNZ_court_hearing_092509#IDComment35961024 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/muskegon_county/Chief_pleads_for_calm_after_shooting#IDComment35719005 I should add that if the cop really wanted to kill the perp and not just disable him to save himself, he probably would have emptied his pistol rather than just firing one shot. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:35:32 +0000 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/muskegon_county/Chief_pleads_for_calm_after_shooting#IDComment35719005 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/muskegon_county/Chief_pleads_for_calm_after_shooting#IDComment35716970 Not what? My brother-in-law is a K9 cop and had a PCP'd up perp attack him and get a hold of his gun (with a 60lb police dog attached to his limbs as well). Good thing he had called backup otherwise i would have ended up going to a funeral. The backup officer unfortunately had to dispose of the PCP-head with his 9mm. Both were cleared in the incident but goes to show how quickly things can go wrong for law enforcement officers when they are attacked by the perps they are pursuing. Its easy to sit in the glass house and throw rocks at cops, but they put their life on the line in tough inner-city areas. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:06:58 +0000 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/muskegon_county/Chief_pleads_for_calm_after_shooting#IDComment35716970 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/muskegon_county/Chief_pleads_for_calm_after_shooting#IDComment35712877 I don't understand why some people are making this into a race thing, as I am 100% sure the police officer didn't sign onto his shift that night with shooting a black guy in mind. Its clear the "perp" ran because he was probably in violation of the rules of his probation, which include a curfew and rules regarding his behavior and people that he can associate with. I don't believe a thing the sister says as her brother brought this onto himself. Its a sad situation for all involved but if there was a struggle involved it became a life and death situation for one of them. Obviously, the officer got clocked in the head and he probably knew that if it happened again it could be the end of his life, basically shoot or pass out and get shot. The convicted felon that ended up getting shot brought this upon himself and the independent investigation by the Michigan State Police will exonerate the officer. There will be no "cover up" as there is nothing to hide when a police officer's life is in danger.This is NOT a "race thing". The deceased made some very poor decisions and paid dearly for them. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:05:30 +0000 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/muskegon_county/Chief_pleads_for_calm_after_shooting#IDComment35712877 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/strange/offbeat_cnn_kentucky_strange_image_captured_on_hunting_camera_20090908958_2846348#IDComment33672606 Its Kwame Kirkpatrick! Tue, 8 Sep 2009 21:15:27 +0000 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/strange/offbeat_cnn_kentucky_strange_image_captured_on_hunting_camera_20090908958_2846348#IDComment33672606 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/gun_lake_region/Man_accused_of_shooting_at_repo_Wagents#IDComment33165642 Stop paying your loan and someone has to pick up the collateral. The financial institution (ie bank) would really prefer that you drop the vehicle/keys off at their office then send someone out to grab it. Do you expect the banks just to say "go ahead and keep the car even though we aren't getting paid"? Get serious!!! Fri, 4 Sep 2009 21:33:30 +0000 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/gun_lake_region/Man_accused_of_shooting_at_repo_Wagents#IDComment33165642 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/education/Calvin_drops_Honduras_study_program#IDComment33155302 See what meth does to someone? Makes them kidnap their own girlfriend...crazy stuff! Fri, 4 Sep 2009 18:36:07 +0000 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/education/Calvin_drops_Honduras_study_program#IDComment33155302 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/muskegon_county/Water_rescue_for_1_year_old_underway#IDComment33149878 DUDE, read the article, the family made attempts to locate and rescue the baby. Fri, 4 Sep 2009 17:04:50 +0000 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/muskegon_county/Water_rescue_for_1_year_old_underway#IDComment33149878 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/muskegon_county/Water_rescue_for_1_year_old_underway#IDComment33141373 The water is very deep and dark colored at Fisherman's Landing so if the stroller sunk to the bottom, it may have been 15' or more down. Fri, 4 Sep 2009 14:50:23 +0000 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/muskegon_county/Water_rescue_for_1_year_old_underway#IDComment33141373 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/muskegon_county/Water_rescue_for_1_year_old_underway#IDComment33141237 Water at Fisherman's Landing is up to 18' deep. Fri, 4 Sep 2009 14:48:08 +0000 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/muskegon_county/Water_rescue_for_1_year_old_underway#IDComment33141237 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/muskegon_county/Water_rescue_for_1_year_old_underway#IDComment33141169 Yeah, since when was Fisherman's Landing on Lake Michigan? Muskegon Lake would be the body of water that Fisherman's Landing is on. I hope for the best for the baby. Fri, 4 Sep 2009 14:46:46 +0000 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/muskegon_county/Water_rescue_for_1_year_old_underway#IDComment33141169 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/grand_rapids/Program_gives_mobile_homes_to_homeless#IDComment32772736 It would appear that this program is funded locally from private money...matter of fact it is even mentioned in the article. Tue, 1 Sep 2009 13:03:24 +0000 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/grand_rapids/Program_gives_mobile_homes_to_homeless#IDComment32772736 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/grand_rapids/Take_2_Hoskins_prelim_on_2nd_charge#IDComment32710321 Unfortunately, scum like this guy and the rednecks baking meth in their trailers seem to have no problem procreating, while responsible people with good jobs and the ability to provide a stable family environment have to adopt or spend megabucks on IVF. Life can be really twisted sometimes. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:18:46 +0000 http://www.woodtv.com/dpp/news/local/grand_rapids/Take_2_Hoskins_prelim_on_2nd_charge#IDComment32710321