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Posted in City of Dover, Crime, Liberty, local government on Feb 28th, 2012
My friend Councilman Bill Hare is introducing an ordinance to impose a curfew on children under 16. The committee hearing will be held Wednesday at the Safety and advisory committee meeting. Here is an interesting background in the News Journal. Should the government have the right to tell a 14 year old they can’t walk [...]
Posted in Stuff on Feb 28th, 2012
This past weekend gave Camden Delaware a new mayor. W. G.’s victory may not seem meaningful to the rest of the state, but it is. While the local theft scandal by the former city manager was a local issue, this continues a trend of conservative ascendency in local government. W.G. was a conservative Republican voice [...]
Posted in Stuff on Feb 27th, 2012
Delaware Governor Jack Markell, who is also the Vice Chairman of the National Governors Association, announced that he and several other Democrat governors had met with President Obama to discuss bypassing congress to in act the president’s policy agenda. Gov. Markell said, “There was a sense that none of us should wait, we [...]
Posted in Election 2012 on Feb 27th, 2012
You are all invited to my campaign announcement for the 31st district representative on March 8th at 5:30 pm at the Golden Fleece Tavern. I hope you can make it and thank you for your support. Ronald G. Poliquin, Esquire Kevin McCarthy, Announcement for 5th District Levy Court Commissioner, Mon., Feb. 27th, 7:00 P.M., Kent [...]
Posted in local government on Feb 27th, 2012
This is an open thread for your opinions. Here are my contributions. Smyrna discontinued live streaming of their meetings because the citizens misunderstand what they see too easily. You read that right. The citizens are too dumb to understand what they see with their own eyes and hear with their own ears so they have [...]
Posted in Stuff on Feb 26th, 2012
Today was Senior Day for the Women’s Basketball Team at the Univeristy of Delaware in Newark. Senior Day at any High School or College is a tradition that is rich in emotion and caring. It is a day where parents and family get to honor the efforts of their children who have devoted years to [...]
Posted in Delaware Democrats, Delaware GOP, Election 2012 on Feb 25th, 2012
I read with intrigue the post Who Can Beat Pete?, which is aimed at getting everyone to look at the entire field of opportunity and not just part of it. I like the spunk behind it and the wisdom of remembering that our struggle for the hearts and minds of this state is has to [...]
Posted in Election 2012 President on Feb 25th, 2012
It looks like we will have a full ballot for the Delaware Republican Presidential Primary on April 24. Ron Paul’s team turned in almost 3 times the required signatures and officially qualified for the ballot. Newt Gingrich’s team did not miss in Delaware either. They join Mitt Romney and Buddy Roemer (who may have dropped out) [...]
Posted in Liberty on Feb 25th, 2012
Federal and state agencies crack down on private dairies In Pennsylvania, a federal court recently granted a permanent injunction against Daniel Allgyer, the Amish farmer who distributed fresh, unpasteurized milk to members of a private buying club. Raw milk sales are legal in Pennsylvania, but “Allgyer provided the association members who lived outside of Pennsylvania [...]
Posted in Election 2012 President on Feb 24th, 2012
February 23, 2012 For Immediate Release Contact: Matt Beynon – SANTORUM OFFERS CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS AFTER THE DEATH OF SEVEN U.S. MARINES IN ARIZONA Verona, PA – Republican Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum made the following statement in response to news of the death of seven Marines after a helicopter crash in Arizona. Rick Santorum said: [...]
Posted in Stuff on Feb 22nd, 2012
Down here in Sussex County, Delaware the new 6th state senatorial district has drawn quite a bit of attention, mostly due to the characters who are vying to be the winner of that seat. On the Democrat side it seems as if there will be at least a two-way primary between local realtor, [...]
Posted in Election 2012 President on Feb 20th, 2012
The latest polling has Rick Santorum as a 10 point front runner nationally. The GOP nomination has had more twists than a licorice stick. The 10% bandwagon folks who like to associate with whomever the winner is likely to be, have fled Governor Romney and he is back to his base 26%. It seems they [...]
Posted in Stuff on Feb 20th, 2012
Spike TV is running the entire series of the Band Of Brothers today. It is an unbelievable series. I have set up my DVR. We still have among us those who have served in the 101st Airborne Division. They will tell you that they were ordinary Americans. The fact is ordinary Americans are capable of [...]
Posted in Ethics, Land Use, local government on Feb 20th, 2012
Bogus anonymous complaints against Conservative Sussex County Councilman Sam Wilson have been dismissed by the State Board of Public Integrity. Like or dislike Mr. Wilson, the ruling is important for keeping the system of public integrity fair and just. The complaints were based upon rumors such as he got a special rate to buy feed [...]
Posted in Stuff on Feb 19th, 2012
This past Thursday night I had the chance to spend the evening with Jeff Cragg as he addressed a room full of supporters. Mr. Cragg will be challenging incumbent Jack Markell (D) in the upcoming election to be the next governor of Delaware as the Republican candidate. The following is a bio given to me [...]
Posted in Stuff on Feb 19th, 2012
This week Governor Chris Christie of NJ proved that he is a fine leader. A great leader has both conviction and compassion. Governor Christie vetoed the same sex marriage bill demanding the legislature submit it to referendum or it dies. The far left and RINO contingent blasts him. A famous NJ music artist passed away. [...]
Posted in Stuff on Feb 19th, 2012
Posted in Action File, Marriage, same sex marriage on Feb 18th, 2012
Anti-traditional marriage forces finally pushed and bullied their way through the Maryland State House of Delegates. By the closest of margins, a couple of renegade Republicans and weak Democrats buckled and reversed their opposition under the excuse of some weak amendments. I believe the decline of America began in 1962 when we took GOD out [...]
Posted in Stuff on Feb 17th, 2012
Christine O’Donnnell has taken some hits from some former supporters and Tea Party activists for her support of and endorsement of Mitt Romney. In this link Christine outlines her preference for Mitt over Rick. Christine states that ” Former Delaware Republican Senate candidate Christine O’Donnell told The Daily Caller that former Sen. Rick Santorum’s “fiscal [...]
Posted in Election 2012 President on Feb 17th, 2012
February 17, 2012 For Immediate Release Contact: Matt Beynon – 703.307.8633 FORMER ROMNEY DELEGATE AND OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL MIKE DEWINE ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR RICK SANTORUM DeWine: “You have to give people a reason to believe that under your leadership, America will be better. Rick Santorum has done that. Sadly, Governor Romney has not.” Verona, PA [...]
Posted in Stuff on Feb 17th, 2012
When last we addressed the issue of Ryan Jerome and his persecution by liberal District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr., I felt that the proper disposition of this case was to dismiss the charges. I have since changed my view. I now believe that Cyrus Vance Jr should treat Ryan Jerome they way this liberal District [...]
Posted in Delaware GOP on Feb 16th, 2012
Sussex Region Republicans have a new chairman, Jerry Wood. I will be interviewing Mr. Wood and discussing his vision soon, but I am very happy to see his ascension. My professional reference was read at his nomination and from reports that I received went over very well. I meant every word. Mr. Wood is an [...]
Posted in DE General Assembly, Jack Markell on Feb 15th, 2012
Delaware Governor Jack Markell, has announced that the state of Delaware will be halting the implementation of the medical marijuana bill that was recently passed in the Delaware General Assembly and signed by the Governor. It seems as if the General Assembly along with the Governor and who ever it is that advises [...]
Posted in Stuff on Feb 14th, 2012
Sergeant Ryan Jerome is a victim of Liberal bigotry and stupidity in the State of New York. Jerome dutifully fulfilled his obligation to the Marines and was given an honorable discharge after rising through the enlisted ranks to the highest enlisted rank of Sergeant. After leaving the Marines he went home to Indiana where he [...]
Posted in Stuff on Feb 13th, 2012
According to Senator Rand Paul he just hates the Rich People who do not donate to his campaigns. At the CPAC convention this weekend Rand Paul makes the interesting case that Obama’s rich cronies get tons of tax payer monies in return for their support. George Kaiser, the 20th richest man in America was [...]
Posted in Stuff on Feb 11th, 2012
This is an open discussion thread to get your thoughts. The comments will be the interesting part. I would like to remind everyone about the free marriage conference in Dover, married or not, it could be an opportunity to gain insight about relationships between men and women. Registration is now at the door. Come on [...]
Posted in Election 2012 on Feb 11th, 2012
DP Contributor Don Ayotte is running for Sussex County Council. He has the first phase of his website up. Check it out.
Posted in Delaware GOP on Feb 10th, 2012
Good Afternoon and Welcome to a “Special Edition” of The Chairman’s Corner. Throughout this month of February, your Delaware Republican Party enthusiastically joins this nation’s African- American community and all Delawareans in celebrating Black History Month (or National African American History Month). From Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant to Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, [...]
Posted in City of Dover on Feb 10th, 2012
MAYOR Carleton E. Carey, Sr. FIRST (1ST) DISTRICT Holly L. Malone Beverly C. Williams SECOND (2ND) DISTRICT Adam M. Perza Charles A. Weller THIRD (3RD) DISTRICT David L. Bonar Howard Q. Earle FOURTH (4TH) DISTRICT Sophia R. Russell The election will be April 17, 2012.
Posted in Election 2012 President on Feb 10th, 2012
I am thinking that we conservatives should participate and give our votes to a conservative platform, but the most liberal candidate that we can find. Bernie Sanders sounds pretty good. CONTACT: ILEANA WACHTEL NATIONAL PRESS SECRETARY 310.702.4240 ILEANA.WACHTEL@AMERICANSELECT.ORG FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AMERICANS ELECT TO HOST NATIONAL CANDIDATE DRAFTING DAY Online town hall will inform voters [...]
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