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Posted in Iraq on Jul 31st, 2008
I am happy to inform you that we had only 5 servicemembers killed in combat in Iraq. That is good news indeed though we all look forward to the day when the number is 0 killed in Action. Does it go without saying that America’s decision not to throw away the sacrifice made by thousands [...]
Posted in Reform on Jul 31st, 2008
170 Million dollars in lobbying paid off for the Fannie Mae and Fannie Mac institutions. They got their taxpayer backed bailout without any of the reforms long pushed by Senator McCain and others. The Reform wing of the GOP was once again abandoned by the White House. Senator McCain’s feelings are as follows: ”the management [...]
Posted in Economics on Jul 29th, 2008
In the immortal words of Homer Simpson, “Duh”. Of course future drilling would reduce spot prices, that is obvious. I can not believe that some people would argue that it won’t. If you argue that it won’t than you can only be saying that prices would go up even faster without it. The fact is [...]
Posted in Budget on Jul 29th, 2008
I may not believe in Santa Claus, but Uncle Sam is just as good. Congress loaded up a gift for nearly everyone in the massive new housing bill which takes effect in October. The New York Times had this report. But it also includes many handouts to first-time homebuyers, longtime homeowners, returning veterans and senior [...]
Posted in Election 2008-President on Jul 28th, 2008
Senators McCain and Obama are back to within 3 points in Rasmussen’s latest daily tracking poll, but even more interesting is the fact that Americans are more upbeat than they have been in 4 years about the War on Terror and the Iraqi Front. But for McCain and other beleaguered Republicans, at least there was [...]
Posted in Liberalism, Unions on Jul 28th, 2008
I am not anti-union. I am for local autonomy and free political choice. Please understand my motivation for this post. The Service Employees International Union has decided to spend 150 million dollars in this fall’s election. That is their right and I don’t question it. The problem is that they apparently don’t have 150 million [...]
Posted in Election 2008 - Delaware on Jul 27th, 2008
I officially filed for the 3rd district Levy Court seat in Kent County. I have a lot on my plate, but I am concerned enough about Kent county to invest my energies to making it better. We have some challenges ahead. Unemployment is up 25% (ours is the largest jump in the state) over last [...]
Posted in National Dems on Jul 25th, 2008
A Democrat Assemblyman and attorney in NJ is at the center of a child pornography investigation. He has not been indicted. His legislative office computers were seized. The Response of the Democrat majority is to install filters on at the state capitol. What intrigued me was another article. Democrats strip Delegate for saying she would [...]
Posted in Earmarks, Earmarxists on Jul 25th, 2008
Senator Colburn is looking out for the interests of the taxpayers. Here is an interview of regarding the Colburn 35. Senator Colburn R-OK has placed 35 different holds on wasteful spending that Senator Reid has been trying to push through without a roll call vote. The 35 items have now added up to 11.3 billion [...]
Posted in Delaware GOP, Election 2008 - Delaware, New Castle County Council on Jul 25th, 2008
12:35PM: What a terrible, anti-climatic deadline this year brought us. 2006, a non-prez year, was more exciting. Just like in ’06, Mike Matthew’s Lady O’Donnell became ballot-qualified in the waning moments. I wonder if he accompanied her to the COE? Only a couple unexpected items with this year’s deadline: Steve Amick’s open-seat in SD10 now features a [...]
Posted in Election 2008 - Delaware on Jul 25th, 2008
Senate Candidate Christine O’Donnell criticized Senator Biden’s latest statement that the efforts to increase drilling is some kind of conspiracy in an op ed in yesterday’s News Journal. In short, Biden’s plan can only be described as Hoover-esque slap in the faces of distressed Americans. This “let them eat cake” attitude toward millions of suffering [...]
Posted in Obama on Jul 25th, 2008
Update:Rasmussen shows 55% of Americans thought Obama speech was good or excellent including 1/3 of Republicans, but it bombed with a significant minority. He gained a 4 point bounce. I am wondering will he get that big of a convention bounce. People have calculated in that they like his speeches. Has Senator Obama reached a [...]
Posted in Antiwar Left, Election 2008-President, Obama on Jul 24th, 2008
Does this go in the it was the thought that counts category? ++ Visit to US Military Bases Cancelled ++ 1:42 p.m.: SPIEGEL ONLINE has learned that Obama has cancelled a planned short visit to the Rammstein and Landstuhl US military bases in the southwest German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. The visits were planned for Friday. [...]
Posted in Election 2008 - Delaware on Jul 24th, 2008
This was submitted to me by one who cares about the future of our two party state and is not necessarily the official position of DP.Net. The Democrat Party is using party money to help Lt. Gov Carney in the fight with State Treasurer Jack Markell. I praise this use of party resources as it [...]
Posted in Bill Lee, Change, Election 2008 - Delaware on Jul 24th, 2008
Some of us would have loved to have been at the Bill Lee anouncement but couldn’t afford to take off from work. Here he is in his own words unfiltered by the media. Delaware is an outstanding state, filled with good people of varied backgrounds and talents, natural beauty, and a rich cultural and business history. [...]
Posted in Local Media, New Castle County Council, Radio on Jul 23rd, 2008
Does anyone else get the impression that wRonG Williams has this virtual love affair with the pro-development contingent of New Castle County executives, past and present? (Note I specified pro-development…Chris Coons hasn’t shown himself to necessarily be pro-development and there is no love loss between Williams and Coons) Want to see some bizarre logic at play [...]
Posted in Delaware Blogs on Jul 23rd, 2008
I have to admit, I like to read Delaware Liberal. I absolutely enjoy interacting with those whackos (with all due affection, mind you). I’ve noticed that I am far more engaged (and colorful *ahem*) with the back-and-forth over there, than I am with creating a post elsewhere. This is not to indicate that I, too, [...]
Posted in Election 2008-President, McCain, Obama on Jul 22nd, 2008
The latest McCain ad pulls no punches. The answer to the question of why are gas prices so high–Obama. No hints there. It is an interesting approach. Senator McCain had always talked about his comprehensive energy plan. This one is about drilling pure and simple. It gives an important message, but is it too simplistic [...]
Posted in Regulation, Uncategorized on Jul 21st, 2008
A controversial provision was tucked into the Senate Housing Bill; it is a requirement to build a fingerprint registry of everyone who handles mortgages. Liberal, Conservative, and Libertarian groups have joined in opposition to the provision on the grounds that it is unnecessary and lacks safeguards to protect the data. Show us the evidence that [...]
Posted in Tributes on Jul 19th, 2008
Representative Benjamin Ewing announced his retirement recently. I will personally miss him. He was a great asset to the State of Delaware. I had the pleasure of working with him as a citizen lobbyist. He was helpful and a real leader in pro-family issues. He was usually a good friend of the taxpayer as well. [...]
Posted in Conservatism, Economics, Entitlements, Liberalism on Jul 19th, 2008
…At least we stopped paying for this year. Cost of Government day came this week. “Cost of Government Day (COGD) is the date of the calendar year on which the average American worker has earned enough gross income to pay off his or her share of spending and regulatory burdens imposed by government on the [...]
Posted in Bill Lee, Election 2008 - Delaware on Jul 17th, 2008
Tuesday, July 22nd Join Bill Lee at one of his many Campaign Kickoff stops throughout the state. 7:30-8:30 Bill invites you to join his Dutch Treat Prayer Breakfast at the Georgetown Family Restaurant, located at 115 E Market Street. 9:00-10:00 Listen to Bill broadcast live from 92.7FM WGMD in Rehoboth Beach. 11:00-11:30 Bill will [...]
Posted in Development, Land Use, Minner Failures on Jul 17th, 2008
The Liberty Matters News Service reported in its July 17, 2008 Newsletter the following about Delaware. Fortunately Delaware is a small state -meriting a short write up, and apparently we got a write up short enough for me to quote without sending money. Go to http://www.Libertymatters.org for regular updates on important issues of freedom. Like Texas Governor Rick [...]
Posted in Election 2008 - Delaware on Jul 14th, 2008
Press Conference on Wilmington Gun Violence UPDATE Here is a summary of the event held Monday 2 PM at the Walnut Street Deli. Candidate Mike Protack made the following statement. “We can longer stand by and accept more shootings and killings in Wilmington , the time for action is now and I am ready to [...]
Posted in Election 2008-President, McCain, Obama, Oil on Jul 13th, 2008
I have been watching Senator McCain climb up this week in Rasmussen and Gallup tracking polls. I took my time pointing it out because it could have been a statistical fluke. Now it seems real especially when I look at the underlying numbers. Senator McCain is trusted on the economy and has pulled even on [...]
Posted in Tributes on Jul 12th, 2008
Former Press Secretary Tony Snow passed away, Saturday 12 July at 0200 Hrs. He was a man of character, principle, and intellect. He was a man who valued loyalty. There would be no worries about backstabbing books from him. He was the most dynamic Presidential spokesperson in recent memory. He was a patriot who put [...]
Posted in Budget, Deficit, Delaware Democrats on Jul 11th, 2008
The state pension fund isn’t fully funded. Delaware: Total Unfunded Liability: $3.9 Billion Workers in Plan: 30,000 Average Liability Per Covered Worker: $130,000 This comes to $5000 per person. Who doesn’t think we need change at Woodburn?
Posted in Election 2008-President, McCain on Jul 11th, 2008
Stop whining, said McCain economic advisor Senator Phil Gramm. (click for video) I wondered why Phil didn’t quite catch on when he ran. Senator McCain said, “I don’t agree with Senator Gramm… America is in great difficulty…Phil Gramm doesn’t speak for me, I speak for me”. This should settle it if there is any honesty [...]
Posted in Liberalism on Jul 11th, 2008
A Michigan man found some passages in some Bible translations “emotionally distressing because they did not endorse homosexually. Once upon a time Americans believed the cure for speech they didn’t like was more speech that they did like. This is why I am skeptical of the expansion of hate crimes laws. They can be used [...]
Posted in Bill Lee, Election 2008 - Delaware on Jul 11th, 2008
Rehoboth Beach ~ Mr. and Mrs. Irenee du Pont, Jr., are having a reception for Gubernatorial candidate, Judge Bill Lee, on July 13th, 2008. “Bill’s campaign is drawing national attention and support. We will be joined by a special guest, Governor Haley Barbour of Mississippi,” said the du Ponts in their invitation to the event. [...]
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