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May I introduce myself ...

Hi, my name is Marion. I am originally from Austria, Europe and have been living here in New England for five and a half years ever since I got acquainted and subsequently wed to my sweet husband. I speak a few languages, and have always kept my ear on the ground as to what is going on around me politically, socially, economically, and most of all psychologically no matter where I am
as I feel it is of magnificient importance to stay updated at least on the surface of major matters which simply make or break a country's society. Sure, I am not in the position whatsoever to bring changes upon this or that people, but I should at least be able to express my free opinion about what bothers the heck out of me and hopefully others too.
The reason why I wanted to start blogging is that I simply do no longer want to just sit around idle and keep accepting and excusing certain occurrencs, events, trends, situations, developments, and facts because everybody here and elsewhere throughout the western world is supposed to nod in approval and swallow the bitter pill over and over again. Hence the name of my blog, BASTA! Enough is enough!
I am planning to publish one post per week on a specific topic and would welcome your responses as long as they are kept on a neutral and non- aggressive base. I am fully aware that you may not always agree to what I feel like saying and challenge you to set the ground for debates, but please refrain from hatefully replying out of anger, misunderstanding, disagreement or just no reason at all.
I am going to start the first week of 2012. Until then, have a Merry Christmas and a great New Year's Eve! Talk to you soon.

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  1. William/nyJanuary 6, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    Hi, Marion

    I understand your frustration, as a contractor I have to listen to many horror stories from innocent home owners throughout the day.Regulation should be required but on the other hand this is still a free country.... if we have to much government well then we will have to pay them as well to exchange the locks , not going to happen ... it is buyer beware !! I believe that in todays society there is no excuse for stupid ..there are multiple help pages and warnings as well as T.V. Shows to help every day .. No need for anybody to be a victim .
    I do thou appreciate the fact that there is someone like yourself willing to speak up and at least try to help those who obviously does not do there research and end up the victim....
    Please keep posting your blog as I will check in and leave my comments as well

    Good luck

    William / Ny

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