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Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 31st, 2008
40 years ago this week Dr. King was brutally murdered. I am please that this nation has been transformed in that time. The nation is not the same one in which my parents grew up. My mother was in the first high school class to be integrated. My father grew up during the depression and [...]
Posted in Economics, Environment on Mar 31st, 2008
New Jersey v. Delaware was settled today in our favor. The court ruled properly when it said that BP could not use a pier which starts on the Jersey side but encroaches on to Delaware river bed (land) to off load 1.2 billion cubic feet of liquified natural gas without Delaware’s permission. We in Delaware [...]
Posted in 'Prevailing' Wage, Budget, Deficit, Entitlements on Mar 27th, 2008
Our leaders in state government are grappling for ways to keep government afloat. I think the revenue shortfall will not be as bad as now projected any more than it was as good as projected 3 months ago. Nonetheless, they are the best numbers we have and we have to make tough decisions. Our leaders [...]
Posted in Foreign Policy, Iraq on Mar 27th, 2008
There is a lot of good news coming from Iraq, but it seems just when we are getting hopeful that we are reminded just how fluid the situation is. 4000 American military deaths was a sad milestone. The good news is the rate has slowed dramatically. The bad news is the cease fire is beginning to fall apart [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 26th, 2008
Obama’s Pastor Slurs Italians in Latest Magazine – Full story
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 26th, 2008
GALLUP: Dems will desert if their candidate loses… My personal observation is he will win in a blow out, here’s why. The Democratic party has: 1. Ignored the fact that most Americans subscribe to political center-right beliefs. They instead legitimized a far left liberal with no experience because of superior oratory skills. In the process [...]
Posted in Election 2008-President on Mar 24th, 2008
I hope you all had an Happy Easter/ Resurrection Day. Holy Week is my favorite time of the year. It is, for me, a time for reflection and rededication to God and Faith. I find there is nothing more precious than knowing God. That is why it is annoying to hear pundits say that the “Black” [...]
Posted in Education on Mar 22nd, 2008
Children believe what their schools teach them. I have found that to be a scary thought over the years. We wonder why our children fall behind the world. They are not dumb. They work hard, we spend a lot educating them, and our teachers, as a group, are dedicated beyond just doing their job. The [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 22nd, 2008
Despite Senator Obama having clearly superior oratory skills – “Privately, aides and associates of Obama tell stories about a boss who can be aloof and ungracious. He holds firmly to views and doesn’t like to be challenged, traits that President Bush packaged and sold under the “resolute” brand in the 2004 election. For Bush, those [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 21st, 2008
Breaking on Drudge: SHOCK POLL: 1 in 5 Dems Defect to McCain if Their Candidate Loses Nomination…
Posted in Business, Economics, Election 2008 - Delaware on Mar 20th, 2008
Our state has a relatively low unemployment rate. This is good news. The bad news is that according to the State’s economic report written in 2007, our job growth has been weakening consistently over the last decade and a half. We are in the bottom 1/3 of the nation in job creation. This is evidence [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 20th, 2008
RASMUSSEN POLL: McCain Now Leads By Double Digits: McCain 51% Clinton 41% McCain 49% Obama 42% More
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 19th, 2008
For all of you who defended these type of messengers in my previous post, I’m interested in your reaction to this. Video Please note: This is just a small clip of this preacher’s sermon, most likely does not fairly portrait what he’s all about. I’m sure he’s done many good things for his community.
Posted in Education on Mar 18th, 2008
UPDATE: A LINK ON Los Angeles success with Singapore Math. Those meeting the standard went from 45% to 76% in one year! I am grateful some people in this state are fighting to improve education. They have an ambitious and thoughtful agenda. This is not a post criticizing 2015. To the contrary, I am glad to [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 17th, 2008
Just in on the wires, the Fed is poised to cut the Fed Funds rate a full point Tuesday. The stock market has rebounded and is up 3 points at this post. This aggressive action on top of reevaluations of handling the mortgage mess and the bail out of the brokerage debt show the Fed has [...]
Posted in Election 2008-President on Mar 17th, 2008
It is time for my bi-weekly Presidential campaign update. I am biased to Rasmussen because of its unique nature of daily tracking and historic accuracy. I also like the Cook Report, Zogby, Pew, and for a semi-monthly trend the Real Clear Politics composite. Rev. Wright is ridiculous. Remember my post on American Exceptionalism? Some said I was exaggerating the [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 15th, 2008
“The statements that Rev. Wright made that are the cause of this controversy were not statements I personally heard him preach while I sat in the pews of Trinity or heard him utter in private conversation.” – Senator Barack Obama Yeah, right! He read from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John every time [...]
Posted in Bluewater Wind, Environment, Wind Power on Mar 15th, 2008
There is a great post on another blog about Windpower and the controversy over whether or not we should purchase the power elsewhere or invest in Blue Water Wind’s proposal. It is worth reading. Don’t get lost at Kavips site now. This one is better. I find it facsinating that according to his source, [...]
Posted in Foreign Policy, The Disgrace on Mar 14th, 2008
An Iranian police chief was arrested while in bed with 6 prostitutes. Defense attorneys said that he was seeking a down payment on the 70 virgins (sarcasm). The result of this breech in the capitol city has caused protests. Chief Reza Zarei was on a campaign of moralizing the city by enforcing an Islamic dress code [...]
Posted in Cathcart, Earmarks, Election 2008 - Delaware, Liberal Media, Open Government on Mar 14th, 2008
Several years ago, I was visiting family and attending a conference in D. C. and while we were sitting at a light we heard gunfire and saw everyone running. We were sitting at a light which had a no turn on red sign. I said let’s go. My friend who was driving said but the sign [...]
Posted in Election 2008-President on Mar 14th, 2008
The generic Congressional numbers have the Democrats up by only 4 points. Control of the Congress is up for grabs. Historically, when Republicans have been this close at this stage, they win. John McCain is in a dead heat with an insignificant lead over the Democrats and the electoral numbers are shifting his way. He [...]
Posted in Economics on Mar 12th, 2008
Does anyone remember the last time a dollar was worth less than 100 Yen? I can’t. I also know it hasn’t happened within the past five years. It might happen today. Early morning trading shows it down under 102¥ (9:37AM: 101.97¥). Watch our dollar, folks. The current state of the dollar has a lot to [...]
Posted in Economics on Mar 11th, 2008
Pat Buchanan wrote an interesting article in Human Events entitled To Die for NAFTAin which he proclaimed that Sen. Clinton gets it and Sen. McCain and the neocons don’t. “ Hillary won Ohio denouncing the NAFTA deal Bill Clinton cut. The lady gets it”, Buchanan declared.” “McCain remains a loyal NAFTA man. Good luck in Ohio and Michigan. [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 11th, 2008
I’m doing this on the road, so my apologies for the brevity of the post (please hold the applause) WASHINGTON – Adm. William Fallon is stepping down as head of the U.S. Central Command, which oversees military matters in the Middle East, Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced Tuesday. Full Story I know the feeling Admiral. Before all [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 11th, 2008
Here is the list posted on MSN I will be busy the rest of the week, so I thought I’d leave you with something positive. Over and Out.
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 10th, 2008
He referred to himself as a “F’n steamroller” and has gotten in trouble recently for secretly spying on Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno. He made his name taking people down. Well now it’s his turn. NY Times reports the following: ALBANY – Gov. Eliot Spitzer has informed his most senior administration officials that he had [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 10th, 2008
Rosie? Sean? Hello…anybody there? I thought Iran was so great, go ahead and defend this. Iranian Teen Fears Deportation Means Death Just like the previous post, you won’t read about it on a left wing blog.
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 9th, 2008
The following excerpts from Ben Stein’s NY Times piece: Exxon Mobil needs a hug “Exxon Mobil, in fact, is owned mostly by ordinary Americans. Mutual funds, index funds and pension funds (including union pension funds) own about 52 percent of Exxon Mobil’s shares. Individual shareholders, about two million or so, own almost all the rest. [...]
Posted in Wind Power on Mar 6th, 2008
Note: I did not consult any of my co-contributors here before writing this. It’s 10:40PM on Thursday, March 6, 2008 and I have finally had it with what I believe is propaganda about how Blue Water Wind is wanting to rob me blind. I am incredibly upset with the propaganda war being waged via radio [...]
Posted in US Congress on Mar 6th, 2008
This is several months old, but I just saw it for the first time. Enjoy.
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