John Walters
@thevpo.bsky.social
Blogger about Vermont politics, keeper of house rabbits, Detroit sports and #ncfc fan
I realize we all gotta make a buck however we can, but this seems a bit egregious. Story about downtown "brought to you by Pomerleau Real Estate." I guess it's okay because it's labeled PAID POST in little tiny print.
November 13, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I realize we all gotta make a buck however we can, but this seems a bit egregious. Story about downtown "brought to you by Pomerleau Real Estate." I guess it's okay because it's labeled PAID POST in little tiny print.
Oh look, former VTDigger journalist speaking at VTGOP convention, telling attendees about "important Republican Party objectives."
(And yes, VTGOP spelled her name wrong.)
(And yes, VTGOP spelled her name wrong.)
November 5, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Oh look, former VTDigger journalist speaking at VTGOP convention, telling attendees about "important Republican Party objectives."
(And yes, VTGOP spelled her name wrong.)
(And yes, VTGOP spelled her name wrong.)
Funny thing about Sam Douglass' crowdfunding effort. GiveSendGo is a Christian platform, and gives participants the option of donating or simply *praying for* the crowdfunder. At last check, Douglass was about 1/15 of the way to his goal, and more people are offering prayers than money. Ow.
October 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Funny thing about Sam Douglass' crowdfunding effort. GiveSendGo is a Christian platform, and gives participants the option of donating or simply *praying for* the crowdfunder. At last check, Douglass was about 1/15 of the way to his goal, and more people are offering prayers than money. Ow.
'Splain this to me: Seven Days' website features (a) a renowned cartoonist standing happily next to a graffiti-adorned pillar, and (b) a story bemoaning Burlington's problem with... graffiti?
October 9, 2025 at 5:49 PM
'Splain this to me: Seven Days' website features (a) a renowned cartoonist standing happily next to a graffiti-adorned pillar, and (b) a story bemoaning Burlington's problem with... graffiti?
Love a phlebotomy clinic with a sense of humor
September 9, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Love a phlebotomy clinic with a sense of humor
Are we getting the palm trees, too?
August 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Are we getting the palm trees, too?
Hey, look what the AI dragged in! Screenshot from my Apple “News” feed.
For those unfamiliar with Montpelier, this place doesn’t EXIST.
For those unfamiliar with Montpelier, this place doesn’t EXIST.
August 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Hey, look what the AI dragged in! Screenshot from my Apple “News” feed.
For those unfamiliar with Montpelier, this place doesn’t EXIST.
For those unfamiliar with Montpelier, this place doesn’t EXIST.
The amazing thing is that they spelled “inconvenience” right
August 18, 2025 at 11:58 AM
The amazing thing is that they spelled “inconvenience” right
Good trouble in Long Lake, NY. Pretty good for a tiny hamlet in Trump/Stefanik country.
July 17, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Good trouble in Long Lake, NY. Pretty good for a tiny hamlet in Trump/Stefanik country.
Tops retro baseball card (design revived from 1976) makes Kerry Carpenter look like a grizzled veteran from the early 50s.
July 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Tops retro baseball card (design revived from 1976) makes Kerry Carpenter look like a grizzled veteran from the early 50s.
Northside Grill, Ann Arbor MI, happy place
June 24, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Northside Grill, Ann Arbor MI, happy place
In the inbox: Senate Minority Leader Scott Beck offers an end-of-session commentary piece co-authored with his House counterpart Patricia McCoy. Accompanying the piece: this photo pairing. Looks fair to me.
June 18, 2025 at 2:14 PM
In the inbox: Senate Minority Leader Scott Beck offers an end-of-session commentary piece co-authored with his House counterpart Patricia McCoy. Accompanying the piece: this photo pairing. Looks fair to me.
Hardcore Vermonter just gettin’ breakfast at McDonald’s
June 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Hardcore Vermonter just gettin’ breakfast at McDonald’s
Spotted at yesterday's teeny-tiny pro-Trump "rally" in Barre: A display of the flag that violates the U.S. Flag Code. It could have been a mistake... or a message that they value Trump over America itself.
May 1, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Spotted at yesterday's teeny-tiny pro-Trump "rally" in Barre: A display of the flag that violates the U.S. Flag Code. It could have been a mistake... or a message that they value Trump over America itself.
Oh wait, there it is
April 15, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Oh wait, there it is
Love me some authentic Japanene food
March 2, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Love me some authentic Japanene food
“Please, sir, I want more”
January 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM
“Please, sir, I want more”
Just in time for the holidays, the Scott administration is imposing new limits on the motel voucher program. People under 50 with disabilities are more likely to be unsheltered. Hooray?
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December 11, 2024 at 1:00 AM
Just in time for the holidays, the Scott administration is imposing new limits on the motel voucher program. People under 50 with disabilities are more likely to be unsheltered. Hooray?
thevpo.org/2024/12/11/i...
thevpo.org/2024/12/11/i...
I’ve been advised to keep posting bunny pics to provide a mental health break amidst all the flying shit, so here you go
November 21, 2024 at 11:05 PM
I’ve been advised to keep posting bunny pics to provide a mental health break amidst all the flying shit, so here you go
LG candidate John Rodgers spent 25% more than he raised during the campaign, leaving him with a deficit of close to $53,000. He might have to go begging to the Barons.
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November 21, 2024 at 12:59 AM
LG candidate John Rodgers spent 25% more than he raised during the campaign, leaving him with a deficit of close to $53,000. He might have to go begging to the Barons.
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Lop ears are handy for casual pda’s
November 14, 2024 at 3:14 AM
Lop ears are handy for casual pda’s
