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Posted in Uncategorized on May 31st, 2008
The Democratic party will unify, so they say. As I wrote in a previous post, Hillary supporters aren’t getting the memo. Future Obama voter? I don’t think so: Watch Video here This woman says “They want to do what THEY want to do”…hmmm…wow!
Posted in Uncategorized on May 30th, 2008
China seems in an uproar over Sharon Stone’s comments which seemed at first blush to imply that the treatment of Tibet resulted in bad Karma which led to the massive earthquake. In context, I don’t think her remarks were unreasonable, just tasteless. She seemed to reflecting on the fact that she let her strong feelings [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 27th, 2008
Fewer Democrats Want Hillary to Drop Out Survey of 800 Likely Voters May 21-22, 2008 “As Barack Obama inches closer to formally wrapping up the Democratic Presidential Nomination, the number of Democrats who want Hillary Clinton to drop out of the race has declined.” Should Hillary Clinton Drop Out of the Democratic Presidential Primary Race? [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 27th, 2008
When I reflected upon the price paid for our freedom yesterday, I wondered are we getting the value out of our sacrifice? Are we surrendering what people paid with their blood to preserve? My father was a WW2 Disabled American Veteran. We often talked about his concern that we were slowly but surely losing our [...]
Posted in Election 2008-President, Uncategorized on May 26th, 2008
” PONCE, Puerto Rico (CNN) AFSCME President Gerald McEntee was on hand in Ponce to introduce Clinton, but he spent a good chunk of his speech soliciting boos for Barack Obama. “Obama was here twice,” McEntee said, painting the Illinois senator as a Johnny-come-lately to the issues affecting Puerto Ricans. “Once to raise money. He [...]
state_cost_savings_with_attachment1.pdf In a memo sent to Office of Management and Budget Director Jennifer Davis, the state auditor’s office found tens of millions in potential savings and recommended adding sports betting to enhance revenue. Mr. Wagner’s office gave some newer suggestions as well as renewing some familiar calls for savings not adopted from recommendations in times past. [...]
Posted in Election 2008-President, National Dems on May 24th, 2008
Hillary Clinton should stand up for democracy by demanding that members of the CA delegation pledged to her be replaced with her supporters. Why, she won the state and these pledged delegates. Yet, 40 of them are talking of switching sides. Is it because some new revelation came out about the Senator? No, they just think [...]
What is true of state government is true at the local level. Kent county is facing some tough decisions. We have a new comprehensive plan. We are looking at new library facilities. We want to build new parks. We are grappling with whether to save a new civic center proposal. Crime is showing up in [...]
Posted in Antiwar Left, Armed Forces, Defense, Election 2008-President, Iraq, McCain, Military, Obama on May 23rd, 2008
Update: http://www.americasupportsyou.mil/americasupportsyou/index.aspx Please send an encouraging note this Memorial Day to our troops. Americans believe that Senator McCain will win the War in Iraq, but only 20% believe Senator Obama will win it. That is a significant underlying disadvantage to Senator Obama and a major hidden strength for Senator McCain. It could help explain why [...]
Posted in Education on May 22nd, 2008
I am pleased to pre-release the fact that the Academy of Dover has doubled its passing percentage of DSTP test takers. In addition a financial audit is positive. All the previous negative findings were addressed. Some critics wanted to close the Academy of Dover during its charter renewal in spite of the fact the school was fundamentally sound. It needed improvement not closure. A state [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 22nd, 2008
Breaking news: Lawsuit filed today in Florida against the DNC – The suit alleges that the committee failed to “treat equally all similarly situated states and Democratic voters” when it decided not to seat Florida delegates because the state moved up its primary date against party rules. The suit also claims the committee’s actions violated [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 20th, 2008
Breakdown using a sport’s analogy: Why is Obama limping into the finals. Fact: Hillary Clinton is kicking Barack Obama’s ass these final months of the campaign. Reason #1: He’s playing his heart out and coming up short Reason #2: He’s opting to lose the remaining games “that don’t count” because his first place standing won’t [...]
Posted in Economics on May 19th, 2008
The food and energy commodity markets are quickly losing any connection to pure supply-and-demand pressures. In some cases, that disconnect has already long passed us by. There are many thoughts and proposals to correct this. I don’t think many will work until one basic element is affected: Make the market less inviting to the typical [...]
Posted in Conservatism on May 16th, 2008
Coast to Coast Insanity is here. 4 people count more than millions of voters and thousands of years of human wisdom. Word is out that the California Supreme Court has found that it is discriminatory to give civil unions to same sex couples and recognize marriage of only mixed sex couples. That is like saying it is discriminatory [...]
Posted in Election 2008-President, Environment, Global Warming on May 14th, 2008
How I wish Newt Gingrich ran for President. Let me have my fantasy for another minute. The Democrats have just walked into a trap. They want President Bush to stop putting 70,000 barrels of oil a day into the strategic reserve to save a nickle to a quarter a gallon on gas, yet they have [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 14th, 2008
Stop. Go out with a win (a 67% to 26% trouncing of Obama in West Virginia). Announce she is no longer ACTIVELY campaigning. Announce her support for Obama and offer herself to the campaign in whatever capacity they see fit. She is within reach of the nomination and three outcomes are possible: 1. Something destructive [...]
Posted in Election 2008 - Delaware on May 13th, 2008
I’m in, and I expect to win.” –Bill Enough said. The paperwork is filed according to the May 13th Delaware Grapevine. I have yet to see it updated on the state site, but I am sure that will happen.
Posted in Uncategorized on May 9th, 2008
If you haven’t kept up with barelypolitical.com lately, you have to see this video. It is a comedy DefJam with Senator Obama. I heard some of the quotes on the news but I am not sure all of it is real. I don’t care; it is just plain “hillarious”. For the record, those views are [...]
Posted in Economics on May 9th, 2008
NOW I can post this (David A corrected my use of gas v. distillates last time) . If you haven’t seen it, we truly have $4/gal gas now. The lone service station in Delaware City and the Exxon (go figure) at Mt. Pleasant/Summit (Boyd’s Corner Rd and Summit Bridge Rd) both now boast $4 + /gal for [...]
Posted in Armed Forces on May 8th, 2008
Friday is Military Spouse Appreciation Day. It was designated by President Ronald Reagan and supported in Delaware by a resolution sponsored by Rep. Nancy Wagner and supported unanimously, to say thanks to the spouses of those who serve this country in the Military. We on occasion recognize the sacrifice of the American Serviceperson, maybe not [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 7th, 2008
The real reason it’s over for Hillary is because she needs Democrats to stick it out with her. Let me repeat that, she needs “Democrats to stick it out”. These are often the same folks who can’t comprehend the fact that you can actually make a bad situation better, with hard work, optimism and a [...]
Posted in Environment on May 7th, 2008
The Department of Energy has a survey online which could shape state energy policy. The survey has some important points, but it seems skewed to the global warming alarmists. It could be used to guide us to some good policies, but also some senseless ones as well. Please give your opinion however you see it. [...]
Posted in Delaware GOP, Election 2008 - Delaware on May 6th, 2008
The Delaware GOP launched a new plan to attract voters and provide a basis from which to govern if it wins. I am continuing an analysis of the Delaware Plan to see if it lives up to its billing. An important part of the plan is education reform. Idea #4- Improve our public schools by empowering [...]
Posted in Delaware GOP, Election 2008 - Delaware on May 6th, 2008
I for one, was disappointed at the departure of Terry Strine form the Delaware GOP. It is no doubt that he made mistakes, but unlike many, he recognized them and worked to fix them. He would have made a great National Committee man. That would have been an appropriate reward for the legacy he left [...]
Posted in Election 2008 - Delaware on May 6th, 2008
Judge Bill Lee came back from vaction to find that the draft Lee for Governor movement was a rousing success. Judge Bill Lee is going to test the waters over the next two weeks. See his interview for yourself. He saying to the party, you have two weeks to put your money where your mouth [...]
Posted in Election 2008 - Delaware, National Dems on May 4th, 2008
Senator Biden has been a fixture in the U. S. Senate for years now. Once upon a time, I had no doubt that Senator Biden had made it his mission to care about the people. I admit that I thought he was wrong 75 or 80 percent of the time and wondered about another 10 percent, but [...]
Posted in Conservatism, Election 2008-President on May 3rd, 2008
In yet another country, conservatives have gained ground. British local elections have sent a shockwave through the Labor establishment. After a turn left from Blair, the party has disconnected with the British people. Labor lost the Regional election in the Scottish parliament and now 300 municipal seats. Let those who think that a conservative setback means [...]
Posted in Charlie Copeland, Delaware GOP, Election 2008 - Delaware on May 1st, 2008
WILMINGTON – A day prior to delivering the keynote address at the Republican State Convention, Hockessin resident John Clatworthy declared he is running for the Fourth State Senate District seat, soon to be vacated by State Senator Charlie Copeland. “It’s time to make Delaware first again,” said Clatworthy. “I will represent the 4th [...]
Posted in Delaware GOP, Election 2008 - Delaware on May 1st, 2008
Wednesday night, Kent County Levy Court Commissioner Eric Buckson bowed out of the Lieutenant Governor’s race during an eloquent statement at the Kent County Republican Caucus. Buckson, who had always intended a convention strategy, said he knew the votes weren’t there after Friday’s shakeup of the race which saw the entrance of Senate Minority Leader Charlie [...]
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