The Dover African American Festival was a fun and educational event. The music, traditional dancing, and booths for products, services, and information combined for a fine event. One would expect there to be excitement for the elections with Senator Obama’s historic run. The Kent County Democrats had a booth as usual. Markell and Carney each had their [...]
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Miracles can happen even if they are small ones. SB 245 (described in a previous post) is a bill which gave protection against the government using its powers of eminent domain to take property for public use against some individuals to benefit other private individuals without there being a legitimate public use like a road or [...]
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I respect General Wesley Clark’s service to the country and his leadership. I am just sorry he doesn’t see fit to extend such sentiment himself. John McCain is only the best qualified individual to run for the Presidency in a generation. General Clark is backing someone who has hardly any track record at all. Out [...]
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Posted in Budget on Jun 30th, 2008
$132,600 to Planned Parenthood is found in the state budget’s Tobacco Community Health Money. $27,800 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Family Support Project – March of Dimes $23,100 for AIDS Delaware $115,000 to St. Francis Hospital It seems to me the last 3 would be a higher priority than an organization flush with money. I guess [...]
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Governor Minner vetoed the bipartisan SB 245. Delaware on line reported the following: Gov. Ruth Ann Minner announced today she is vetoing legislation that would have redefined “public use” in the eminent domain law and made it harder for government agencies to take private land. The Legislature passed Senate Bill 245 on June 12, after [...]
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I thank WHYY for recognizing the influence of the blogosphere. Feel free to watch the clip. It is posted by our friend Tyler Nixon. Thank you Dave Burris. for letting me sit in for you. Mike and Shirley were a pleasure even to a remote guest. Since the other blogs are talking about it (kindly–thankfully), I can’t let [...]
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Posted in Economics on Jun 27th, 2008
This is my answer to my friends who disagreed with me on the Blue Water Wind deal. Byron W. King, a respected market analyst said the following: The price for oil has barely budged based on the Saudi Summit. There has been no summer sell-off, and I’d be surprised to see a significant pullback as [...]
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There are a lot of primaries on tap this year for the Democratic Party of Delaware. Take a look at the latest filed candidates list provided by the Office of the State Commisioner of Elections. The latest surprise, at least in my area, is that returning challenger to Richard Cathcart (R-RD9), Rebecca Walker of Townsend, DE, [...]
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Posted in Conservatism, Crime, Regulation on Jun 26th, 2008
In a well researched, comprehensive opinion, the high court upheld the plain meaning of the Constitution’s second amendment. It was not only a triumph of common sense, but the clear meaning of the constitution according to the original intent of the founders. The court forbade bans and unreasonable restrictions, but left regulation where it should [...]
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Posted in Bluewater Wind, Wind Power on Jun 25th, 2008
The Windpower bill SB 328 has passed both the house and senate this evening. All 62 members were cosponsors. Delaware will officially take the lead in clean, renewable power generation upon the Governor’s signature. (Signed 26 JUN 08)
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Watching Senator Obama gives me good feelings. I like him. He is a can do type of guy. He speaks to our hopes not our fears as well as anyone. He is the best the Democrat Party had to offer this year. Some people have asked me why I don’t support him. My problem is [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 25th, 2008
The funny thing is as a matter of public policy, I agree that child rape should not be a death penalty crime. The main reason is simple; the predator would be more likely to kill the victim. It is easier to get away with murder than have a rape victim who knows you running around. [...]
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Here is a great quote from Dick Morris: Suddenly, everything is on the table. Offshore drilling, Alaska drilling, nuclear power, wind, solar, flex-fuel cars, plug-in cars are all increasingly attractive options and John McCain seems alive to the need to go there while Obama is strangely passive. During the Democratic primary, he opposed a gas [...]
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Posted in Economics, Oil on Jun 24th, 2008
Keeping our faithful abreast on the oil-speculation commodities markets. The link is a good article by Rex Nutting & Michael Kitchen of MarketWatch.com that also explains some terminology that may help better define where people stand on this issue. If you do follow the link (recommended), let the first four paragraphs sink in and note [...]
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The General Assembly is near the end of its session which means a lot of issues will come in rapid fire over the week. There is no way I have time to write full posts on them so I will give them quick analysis and mentions in this format. Please feel free to expand upon [...]
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Posted in Election 2008-President, Obama on Jun 23rd, 2008
Why do I say that? Is it because the long shot is now the front runner? No, because he is starting to take positions in the Senate which make sense if he becomes President. Senator Obama for the first time broke with the left wing of his party and announced support for the FISA/Protect America [...]
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Posted in Election 2008 - Delaware on Jun 22nd, 2008
Moderator’s note: I edited the font-size of post as I discovered some of the poor souls encumbered with IE7 or lower were forced to deal with the big-print edition of blogs. The content was not altered. Apologies to David A for stepping in. -Randy, aka: RSmitty es It is well known that I think Senator Biden [...]
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Posted in Election 2008 - Delaware on Jun 20th, 2008
Beth Miller of the News Journal just broke a story on the IPoD’s Nomination of Mike Protack for Governor of Delaware. Liz Allen for a couple of days now on various blogs has been commenting on how Mr. Protack’s nomination was not factual. Mr. Protack did rebut that once, but has generally laid low. Now [...]
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Posted in Weather on Jun 16th, 2008
It’s national, it’s regional, and it’s local. It’s forecasting, it’s blogging, and it’s chatting. Many pro meteorologists post and chat there. They do that OFTEN, as well. Blogging and chatting topics range from weather (duuuh) to environmental issues (and tips), to general chat. It’s www.myweatherlive.com. For those of you in the Philly-area TV Market, you [...]
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Posted in Bluewater Wind on Jun 16th, 2008
This maybe our last chance. Negotiations are underway with DP&L. What happens this week will likely shape the Bluewater Wind deal. Contact your Senator and tell him/her how you feel about the Bluewater Wind Power deal. Unless of course if you oppose us having 100% American made, local power and price stability then you have [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 16th, 2008
I will be giving a break to the hard left this week, but before I take a holiday from blogging, I want to give you food for thought. There is a U. N. Convention opposing hate speech. Several countries have signed on and some advocate we sign on to it. I of course oppose giving government the power to [...]
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Posted in Alternative Fuel, Environment, Oil on Jun 16th, 2008
Honda rolls out hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (source: money.cnn.com). Don’t have time to post, but wanting to keep track of progress…any progress.
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Posted in Tributes on Jun 16th, 2008
Many thoughts and prayers go out to the Russert Family. He was a great example of American Journalism. More importantly his example of charitable work, devotion to Christ, dedication to being the best father, son, and husband he could be, pursuit of excellence, and love for our political system were a great example of a truly [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 16th, 2008
Primary season is over and so are conventions for some of the minor parties. Americans feel a little battered. They want change. There are two fronts to the War on Terror dragging on. Energy prices are rising faster than hot air balloon and seem to going just as high. The economy has slowed. The country feels anxious. 80% [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 16th, 2008
Just a friendly note to let you know that the SPAM filter was in overdrive this weekend and snagged several legitimate comments. If you think your comment mysteriously disappeared or was blocked by the wireless theif in your driveway, take a look now, it was hopefully restored. The only items left in our filter now are [...]
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Posted in Economics, Regulation on Jun 13th, 2008
According to Bloomberg News service, Senator McCain has started to inquire about the speculative nature of the recent oil price rise. Presidential candidate John McCain said that while demand is the main reason for rising oil prices, speculators have contributed to the increase.“There’s a certain speculator effect here; how big that is is impossible for me to [...]
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Posted in Armed Forces, Military on Jun 13th, 2008
I am torn in my view of the recent Supreme Court ruling granting appeals to federal court for the Gitmo prisoners who were captured on the battlefield. I think part of the problem is that the administration resisted the Constitutional method of declaring war. If that had been done, Geneva protections would have applied to the [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 12th, 2008
10 Encourage Mini-nuclear power plants which can be built in year or two. 9. Encourage sugar ethanol which costs 1/2 of price of corn ethanol and rebuild the Gulf coast. 8. Encourage trash to steam with proper health and safety precautions. 7. Encourage the car companies to make more flex fuel or alternative power vehicles. [...]
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I hate paying so much for energy. I hate paying so much at the pump. I hate higher electric costs which seem to have no end in sight. I hate seeing friends go without heat for days because they can’t afford fuel oil. I want to see something done about it. The question is what? [...]
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Guest Post By Annie Mountain What happens when America is so bankrupt, so overextended, so wide open to take over???????? In case you are not watching the news in the evening and don’t venture anywhere else besides the News Journal, now hear this – the Chrysler Building, one of America’s most recognized building is for sale. [...]
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