Comments for EnvisionMore http://www.envisionmore.net Opposing Viewpoints, United Visionaries Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:19:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on The Homogenized and Vacuous Court by Jin Woo Chung http://www.envisionmore.net/the-homogenized-and-vacuous-court/comment-page-1/#comment-737 Jin Woo Chung Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:19:58 +0000 http://www.envisionmore.net/?p=623#comment-737 Of course, any decision regarding the law should be very "calucated, rational, and measured" but one must understand that the greatest SCOTUS decisions, such as Brown v. BOE, Marbury v. Madison, and you could even say the challenge to end the New Deal, were all the result of a court unafraid to make unpopular choices at the time. When FDR wanted a submissive cout, instead he got one that stuck to the principles of the law and thwarted his New Deal. The same can be said to Brown v. BOE, when the court decided to take action in implementing the Constitution's founding ideas. This is what I mean by dynamic. Of course, any decision regarding the law should be very “calucated, rational, and measured” but one must understand that the greatest SCOTUS decisions, such as Brown v. BOE, Marbury v. Madison, and you could even say the challenge to end the New Deal, were all the result of a court unafraid to make unpopular choices at the time. When FDR wanted a submissive cout, instead he got one that stuck to the principles of the law and thwarted his New Deal. The same can be said to Brown v. BOE, when the court decided to take action in implementing the Constitution’s founding ideas.

This is what I mean by dynamic.

]]> Comment on Why Net Neutrality is Good and Why You Should Care by Tabish Talib http://www.envisionmore.net/why-net-neutrality-is-good-and-why-you-should-care/comment-page-1/#comment-734 Tabish Talib Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:43:25 +0000 http://www.envisionmore.net/why-net-neutrality-is-good-and-why-you-should-care/#comment-734 Sure companies can charge whatever they want for the internet service they provide but when they divide the internet and make deals specific to one company such as the Google-Verizon proposal that infringes on the rights of smaller companies and businesses to provide content to consumers at the same speed as the larger companies. Thus everyone will move to Google products because they can get it faster, it creates an unfair advantage. Alex I'm not asking for more regulation, I just don't want de-regulation of internet equality. In fact if de-regulation occurred then smaller internet businesses, which is a large part of the internet would suffer as they wouldn't have enough capital to make deals with ISPs to be allowed on the higher tier. As to the Telecommunications Act, Yes there could be genuine increases in the cost of cable providers. But these aren't genuine increases. The cost of of Cable TV prices have increased at three times the rate of inflation, since the passage of the bill, while the same cable companies' prices on long distance and local telephone calls have gone down! All three functions run on the same wire. Sure we have more channels but if we compare basic cable prices the differences are extreme. Sure companies can charge whatever they want for the internet service they provide but when they divide the internet and make deals specific to one company such as the Google-Verizon proposal that infringes on the rights of smaller companies and businesses to provide content to consumers at the same speed as the larger companies. Thus everyone will move to Google products because they can get it faster, it creates an unfair advantage.

Alex I’m not asking for more regulation, I just don’t want de-regulation of internet equality. In fact if de-regulation occurred then smaller internet businesses, which is a large part of the internet would suffer as they wouldn’t have enough capital to make deals with ISPs to be allowed on the higher tier.

As to the Telecommunications Act, Yes there could be genuine increases in the cost of cable providers. But these aren’t genuine increases. The cost of of Cable TV prices have increased at three times the rate of inflation, since the passage of the bill, while the same cable companies’ prices on long distance and local telephone calls have gone down! All three functions run on the same wire. Sure we have more channels but if we compare basic cable prices the differences are extreme.

]]> Comment on Lifestyle: The Cigar Lounges of New York, Part I by Sol Jamason http://www.envisionmore.net/lifestyle-the-cigar-lounges-of-new-york-part-i/comment-page-1/#comment-663 Sol Jamason Sun, 08 Aug 2010 16:38:15 +0000 http://www.envisionmore.net/?p=528#comment-663 We all have a ritual when it comes to enjoying a premium cigar. For me, it includes scotch and the daily newspaper at the end of a long day. Where, how, and what we smoke has become a standard routine for aficionados to enjoy. We all have a ritual when it comes to enjoying a premium cigar. For me, it includes scotch and the daily newspaper at the end of a long day. Where, how, and what we smoke has become a standard routine for aficionados to enjoy.

]]> Comment on Lifestyle: The Cigar Lounges of New York, Part I by Valentine Lingad http://www.envisionmore.net/lifestyle-the-cigar-lounges-of-new-york-part-i/comment-page-1/#comment-661 Valentine Lingad Sun, 08 Aug 2010 16:22:29 +0000 http://www.envisionmore.net/?p=528#comment-661 Finding a cigar you like can be a lengthy process. Aficionados are always working to identify qualities they find appealing in their everyday cigars. Don’t feel overwhelmed, if you are still trying to make sense of cigars you may and may not like.

]]> Comment on Wall Slammed Senate (yes, it is a reference to torture) by Jin Woo Chung http://www.envisionmore.net/wall-slammed-senate-yes-it-is-a-reference-to-torture/comment-page-1/#comment-160 Jin Woo Chung Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:34:50 +0000 http://www.envisionmore.net/?p=553#comment-160 Well, nothing is really final about the current health care bill. We don't even know on whether or not there will be a public option or not. Plus, Obama said he even include certain medical malpractice stuff in it too, to please the Republicans. Nevertheless, another thing that really worries me is how this bill will pay for itself... Originally, the idea was that the taxes on the so called "cadillac" health care plans would boost government revenue and offset any debt we may incur over the following decade or so...but as we all know, Congress, in a bipartisan fashion, decided to significantly delay the implementation of such a tax. In the end, this probably means that the stupid tax won't ever get implemented. But in all seriousness Alex, wouldn't you agree that the positives of this bill are surely beneficial, regardless? Getting rid of the whole "pre-existing" conditions stuff would do wonders. Not to mention all those millions of Americans who can now get affordable health care. The Republicans have yet to offer any serious alternative to this whole issue. It almost seems as if they don't really care about expanding health care coverage. I'm not crazy about this bill either, but it sure is much better than saying that we should just scrap the whole thing and start anew...that just doesn't seem feasible at this point in the game. Well, nothing is really final about the current health care bill. We don’t even know on whether or not there will be a public option or not. Plus, Obama said he even include certain medical malpractice stuff in it too, to please the Republicans. Nevertheless, another thing that really worries me is how this bill will pay for itself…

Originally, the idea was that the taxes on the so called “cadillac” health care plans would boost government revenue and offset any debt we may incur over the following decade or so…but as we all know, Congress, in a bipartisan fashion, decided to significantly delay the implementation of such a tax. In the end, this probably means that the stupid tax won’t ever get implemented.

But in all seriousness Alex, wouldn’t you agree that the positives of this bill are surely beneficial, regardless? Getting rid of the whole “pre-existing” conditions stuff would do wonders. Not to mention all those millions of Americans who can now get affordable health care. The Republicans have yet to offer any serious alternative to this whole issue. It almost seems as if they don’t really care about expanding health care coverage. I’m not crazy about this bill either, but it sure is much better than saying that we should just scrap the whole thing and start anew…that just doesn’t seem feasible at this point in the game.

]]> Comment on Lifestyle: The Cigar Lounges of New York, Part I by Mujtaba Mahmood http://www.envisionmore.net/lifestyle-the-cigar-lounges-of-new-york-part-i/comment-page-1/#comment-155 Mujtaba Mahmood Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:51:46 +0000 http://www.envisionmore.net/?p=528#comment-155 This really describes what it means to be a cigar enthusiast in New York City. The sense of community when walking into any one of these establishments is unrivaled, and comforting. It would be great to hear your take on more of the lounges that the city has to offer. This really describes what it means to be a cigar enthusiast in New York City. The sense of community when walking into any one of these establishments is unrivaled, and comforting. It would be great to hear your take on more of the lounges that the city has to offer.

]]> Comment on Lifestyle: The Cigar Lounges of New York, Part I by Danielle Hawthorne http://www.envisionmore.net/lifestyle-the-cigar-lounges-of-new-york-part-i/comment-page-1/#comment-154 Danielle Hawthorne Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:27:41 +0000 http://www.envisionmore.net/?p=528#comment-154 Spot on review about the lounge in our flagship Davidoff Columbus Circle establishment! It's a comfortable den made for cigar enthusiasts from all walks of life to converge any time of the day. Enjoy a great cigar, interesting conversation and a well paired libation. A favorite lounge to many and one of the few cigar havens remaining in the city. Stop by our Madison venue store and De La Concha- two other wonderful venues! Best regards, Danielle Hawthorne Brand Manager- Davidoff & Zino Classic Spot on review about the lounge in our flagship Davidoff Columbus Circle establishment! It’s a comfortable den made for cigar enthusiasts from all walks of life to converge any time of the day. Enjoy a great cigar, interesting conversation and a well paired libation. A favorite lounge to many and one of the few cigar havens remaining in the city. Stop by our Madison venue store and De La Concha- two other wonderful venues!

Best regards,
Danielle Hawthorne
Brand Manager- Davidoff & Zino Classic

]]> Comment on Lifestyle: The Cigar Lounges of New York, Part I by Lenny Waller http://www.envisionmore.net/lifestyle-the-cigar-lounges-of-new-york-part-i/comment-page-1/#comment-153 Lenny Waller Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:16:28 +0000 http://www.envisionmore.net/?p=528#comment-153 NYC Used to be a fun place. WE had Great Bars, Hotels, Broadway, The Theater, and The East & West Village. The Sleaze & Allure of Times Square. Adult Businesses, Clubs, Bars, Organizations that catered to Adults.
WE had Tobacconists, Pipe & Cigar Shops with world wide reputations.
Then Thanks to Money Hungry & Corrupt administrations. We slowly lost Our Adult Businesses, Then the right to enjoy a smoke at a bar, club, or restaurants. or at work.
Here is a list of some of the places you will find. You will be able to smoke, & Meet like minded smokers.
If you know of any other places Please Let me know so our list will flourish.

1)Circa Tabac
32 Watts St
New York, NY 10013-1640
Phone: (212) 941-1781

2) VELVE
80 East 7th Street Bet 1-2 Aves
(BYOB) Beer, wine & Soft drinks only
NYC NY10003
(212)-533-5582

Web Site for Both Velvet Cigar Lounges http://www.velvetcigars.com

Hudson Bar & Books
636 Hudson Street,
NYC NY 10014

LEXINGTON BAR & BOOK
Address: 1020 Lexington Ave
NYC NY 10021
212 717 3902
Website: http://www.barandbooks.net
For a truly unique experience, head to Lexington Bar & Books. This tastefully done-up lounge is one of the best in New York. Subtle lighting and book-lined walls define the interiors, and the crowd is an interesting mix. Youll find aspiring writers breezing through books on one side and hip youngsters partying the night away on the other. Open till the wee hours of the morning, the place has an impressive wine list. It is however more famous for its single malt scotches. Bring your own cigars and have a memorable night at this elegant lounge.

BEEKMAN Bar & Book889 1st Avenue
(between 50th St & 51st St)
New York, NY 10022

(212) 758-6600

Club Macanudo, the quintessential cigar bar, seems to be operating just as before. Executives at owner General Cigar Holdings Inc. would not comment on whether the lounge (which, despite its name, is not a private club) had filed for a cigar bar exemption, but on a recent visit the bar was as smoker friendly as ever, with virtually everyone smoking a cigar or cigarette. (Click here for more on Club Macanudo.)

MERCHANTS EAST:
Address: 1125 First Avenue
(at 62nd)
New York, NY 10021
Very Nice Cigar Lounge. (Lenny)

FLORIO’S Bar & Restaurant & Three Little Indian Cigars
tel: 212-226-7610
E-mail: lacigars@aol.com
Get map: 192 Grand street
THIS Is A Must. Dinner Reservations A MUST for Smoking Section. (Lenny)

HAVANA DREAMS CIGAR LOUNGE

6310 WOODHAVEN BLVD

REGO PARK, NY 11374
UNITED STATES
PHONE: 718 685 0078
FAX: 718 685 0078
Website: http://www.havanadreamssmokelounge.com

NAT SHERMAN

500 5th Ave at 42nd St. Map
(800) 692-4427
Subway: B, D, F, Q to 42nd St.; 7 to Fifth Ave.

Mezzo Mezzo
31-29 Ditmars Blvd at 33rd St. Map
Astoria, NY
718-278-0444 (CALL FIRST)
Subway: N, W to Astoria-Ditmars Blvd.

The Smoke Chophouse
is located at 36 Engle Street,
Englewood, New Jersey 07631
Tel- 201-541-8530 Fax- 201-541-8503 E-mail asmokechop@aol.com

JR Cigar – Montecristo Lounge
301 Route 10 East
Whippany, NJ 07981
http://www.jrwhippany.com/index.cfm?page=lounge

The Metropolitan Society, LLC
1275 Bloomfield Avenue
Building 8, Suite 62
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 287-3540
General Questions: E-mail Us

A Nice Leather Mans Bar in NYC “The Eagle”
Roof Top Smoking
554 W. 28th St., New York, NY 10001
nr. Eleventh Ave. See Map
646-473-1866

FOR THE BIGGEST & BOLDEST CIGAR’S CHECK OUT
http://www.Buzakas.com

Also Check Out
http://www.MartinezCigars.COM

Good Luck, Enjoy a Good Meal, A Nice beverage, A Great Smoke, And the company of other smokers.
Please call before you go to any of the spaces. As local Law Officials Constantly are changing our freedoms.
Keep on Smoking,
Lenny Waller

]]> Comment on Dan by Will Bergesch http://www.envisionmore.net/dan/comment-page-1/#comment-149 Will Bergesch Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:55:14 +0000 http://www.envisionmore.net/?page_id=52#comment-149 Economic: 3.75 Social Liberties: 2.15 Economic: 3.75
Social Liberties: 2.15

]]> Comment on The Case of Iranian Fascism by Jin Woo Chung http://www.envisionmore.net/the-case-of-iranian-fascism/comment-page-1/#comment-147 Jin Woo Chung Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:58:27 +0000 http://www.envisionmore.net/?p=511#comment-147 Damn Mike, It's nice to know I'm not the only one reading them! Damn Mike,

It’s nice to know I’m not the only one reading them!

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