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Sunday, February 15, 2009

BREAKING NEWS: ANOTHER ARMED ROBBERY SECONDS AGO IN SALISBURY!


Another Armed Robbery just occurred at the Wendy's on Pumpkin Court next to Denny's. Two black males with guns robbed Wendy's and took off on foot. The Maryland State Police are on their way. More to come......

A Letter To The Editor

Dear Joe,

In light of recent events, locally, nationally, globally...I did post about "Idiocracy" a little-known sleeper film, that, well, if you actually haven't seen it, you can't realize the impact it has for us all.

It's supposed to be satire, but it's coming to the point that it's no longer satire.

9 PM tonight, Comedy Channel, for those who can get it, is a MUST WATCH. Yes, you will laugh at times, but often it strikes so close to the bone that it's painful. A very enlightening film. If you could put the word out, it would be appreciated. Enlightening others to the status of life we nearly live in and what our future CAN be unless we retake control.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idiocracy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHeqTpBGfSU

Lots of others, Joe, watch this movie, if you haven't already.

Tidewaterbound

More Salisbury Crime Updates From Last Night


I'm told it was absolutely mayhem all night last night for the SPD & SFD.

There was a hit and run last night right outside the Hospital when they were taking Ted Shea into PRMC. The guy smashed into a vehicle at Vine & Rt. 13 and SPD was able to finally catch up with the guy on Eastern Shore Drive. I'm told he was allegedly drunk as a skunk. I didn't know skunks drank.

There were overdoses last night like there was no tomorrow as well.

Finally, there was an Attempted Robbery or a Robbery at the 7-11 at Rt. 50 and Isabella Street. The Robber had a knife. Apparently, (I'm told) that two guys tried to apprehend the Robber and were hit with the butt end of the knife. I would think they would have video of this guy as well because they're loaded with cameras in that joint.

When I received the call about this information my Source said, yeah Joe, crime is way down in the City, being very sarcastic. Once again, I'm sure Chief Webster was sitting back in his recliner or out at the local Pub in the Crisfield area enjoying the peace and quiet living they provide down there. I mean, think about it. If you had your choice, wouldn't you prefer to work here and live elsewhere if you could get the right kind of money for your home?

If you want the same old crap, vote for Gary Comegys so he can keep Chief Webster in Office running the Police Department. Then you can also depend on Gordy spending all the Fire Department money and having no accountability for allegedly just giving things away that belong to the City Taxpayers.

CRIME IS NOT DOWN AND THE SPD NEEDS TO BE HONEST WITH THEIR PRESS RELEASES ANY MORE.

There's A New Sheriff Bobby Jones Post Coming

There will be a new updated Post forthcoming of the Bobby Jones case. I will share this, it's not looking good for Mr. Jones. Stay tuned Folks because no one has the heads up on this story and quite frankly this belongs on 60 Minutes! That's how srewed up it is. Who knows, after you read what I'll be delivering, one of you will be calling them.

Letter To Editor Daily Times Submitted 2/12/09


Bob Caldwell -- Your Candidate for Mayor

Sir:

Please allow me to discuss misinformation in your recent article about an attempt to induce tenants to vote for Gary Comegys and certain candidates for City Council in the upcoming Salisbury Election. Like Mr. Comegys, I am a candidate for the office of Mayor.

I have not discussed with Councilwoman Campbell a letter written to his tenants by landlord Richard Insley that is mentioned in that article

Thus it is strange (to put it mildly) that the article states "Caldwell [is] said to buy into [Ms.} Campbell's alleged tirade to oust renters from residential neighborhoods." Your anonymous source is incorrect; that assertion is completely untrue.

Please identify the person(s) who "said" that - and explain the "alleged tirade" remark, because I am not aware of it. And I have never suggested, much less supported, prohibiting the rental of homes in single-family neighborhoods. That assertion, besides being untrue, is patently absurd.

In light of his personal interest as a landlord, it's not surprising that Richard Insley is again trying to influence his tenants to do his bidding. He did so two years ago when Mr. Comegys ran for reelection to City Council. This latest letter to his tenants, as usual, falsely portrays Mr. Comegys' opponents, including me. And, it should be noted that Mr. Comegys voted to reappoint Mr. Insley to the City's Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals upon the request of Mayor Tilghman.

Insley's atempt to drive a wedge between tenants and other residents of Salisbury is truly despicable. It's time for it to stop.

Bob Caldwell, Candidate, Mayor of Salisbury www.electbobcaldwell.com

Rham Emanuel Doesn't Pay TAXES Either

Can you believe it, another Democrat who doesn’t pay taxes but wants you to pay more!

Why doesn't Rahm Emanuel pay property taxes?


According to the Cook County Assessor's website, the Chicago home of four-term Democrat Congressman and likely new White House Chief of Staff, Rahm Emanuel, doesn't exist. While the address of 4228 North Hermitage is listed as Emanuel's residence on the Illinois State Board of Elections' website, there seems to be no public record of Emanuel ever paying property taxes on this home.

The Cook County Assessor's and Cook County Treasurer's online records indicate Emanuel's Chicago neighbors pay between $3,500 and $7,000 annually. However, Illinois Review has been unable to locate any evidence that the former Clinton advisor and investment banker is paying his fair share of Cook County's notoriously high tax burden.

Why wouldn't 4228 North Hermitage property owners Rahm Emanuel and wife Amy Rule pay property taxes?One reason may be because Emanuel and Rule declared their 4228 North Hermitage home as the office location for their personal non-profit foundation called the "Rahm Emanuel and Amy Rule Charitable Foundation". As the non-profit's headquarters, their home could be exempt from paying property taxes.


In January 2007, USA Today reported on Emanuel's foundation:


The Rahm Emanuel and Amy Rule Charitable Trust was formed in 2002, when the Chicago lawmaker was first elected. The former Clinton White House aide and his wife, Amy Rule, are its only donors. Emanuel was an investment banker after serving in the White House.
The trust reported having $2,900 on hand at the end of 2005 after receiving $34,000 from Emanuel and donating more than $31,000

During the past three years, Emanuel's charity gave nearly $25,000 to the Anshe Emet synagogue and school [a private school that the Rahm/Rule children attend]..., and $15,000 to the foundation run by former president Bill Clinton. It also gave $14,000 to Marwen, a Chicago charity that provides art classes and other educational help to low-income children. Rule is on Marwen's board.

(He doesn't pay any property taxes and he gets income tax write-offs by donating $25000 to the Synagogue and other amounts of money to his Foundation. This allows his kids to attend school tuition-free and allows him to expense a lot of personal expenses. What a racket!
Take all your income and donate it back to yourself via tax exempt orgs where you can spend it on as expenses to operate your car, pay the electric and water bills, etc. I guess if you are a hypocritical "liberal" democrat who advocates raising taxes on everyone else, this is all permissible.)

Emanuel's 4228 North Hermitage home is one of the largest in the neighborhood, with a side yard that appears to be a vacant lot, making the Emanuels' property the largest portion on the block.

Other North Hermitage homes on Emanuel's block are valued in the $500,000 plus range. According to Cook County Treasurer's website, the Chicago owners of nearby 118 year old 4222 North Hermitage pay almost $6800 annually. The family at 4224 North Heritage pays $6000 each year in property taxes.

President Elect Obama - himself a connected, Chicago insider who has benefited from questionable land deals - may find it difficult to explain why his very own Chicago-based chief of staff doesn't pay property taxes like the "little guy" he claims to represent. Or perhaps allowing his wealthy friends to avoid taxes is part of Obama's trickle down redistribution economics. It's certainly the kind of "change" we Illinoisans can believe in...since we're quite familiar with it here in the federal indictment land of Daley, Blagojevich, Madigan, Jones, Cellini, Rezko, etc., etc.

A Letter To The Editor In Support Of Campbell


When election time comes, many people make the same mistakes by electing the wrong people to office. This time, I want to ensure to vote for the right candidate for Salisbury City Council. Hence, I strongly support Debbie Campbell. During her four-year tenure as councilwoman, she has reached out to supporters and nonsupporters on important issues affecting citizens and taxpayers of Salisbury.

Certainly as a leader, she has earned my respect and support; I highly recommend her for a second term.

In addition, Campbell -- like no other local politician -- has truly shown an interest in neighborhood issues such as crime watch and residency. Four years ago, I disagreed with her support on the 4-to-2 ordinance; I still do. Yet her advocacy and determination to work for the people who sent her to council chambers is admirable in all respects.

Her sincere concerns about public safety -- and, of course everything related to taxpayers pockets -- are some of the many qualities for which she should be returned to serve another four years.

At this time, I am not impressed with any of the four candidates for mayor. I know they will say and do whatever they can to get elected; isn't that politics?

Perhaps I will abstain from voting for any of them this coming general election and just observe how the winner does during his first term.

Justiniano Leon Jr.

Salisbury

www.campbell4council.net

The Colors Of God

The Day God Dropped the Paint Box.






We live in an awesome world.


Make it an awesome day.

Backdoor Politics

You might recall that John Hinckley was a seriously deranged young man who shot President Reagan in the early 1980s. Hinckley was absolutely obsessed with movie star Jodie Foster, extremely jealous, and in his twisted mind, loved Jodie Foster to the point that to make himself well known to her, he attempted to assassinate President Reagan. There is speculation Hinckley may soon be released as having been rehabilitated. Consequently, you may appreciate the following letter from John McCain that the staff at the mental facility, treating Hinckley , reports to have intercepted this past weekend:


To: John Hinckley

From: John McCain

My wife Cindy and I wanted to drop you a short note to tell you how pleased we are with the great strides you are making in your recovery. In our fine country's spirit of understanding and forgiveness, we want you to know there is a non partisan consensus of compassion and forgiveness throughout.

My wife and I want you to know that no grudge is borne against you for shooting President Reagan. We, above all, are aware of how the mental stress and pain could have driven you to such an act of desperation. We are confident that you will soon make a complete recovery and return to your family to join the world again as a healthy and productive young man.

Best Wishes,

John and Cindy McCain

PS: While you have been incarcerated, Barack Obama has been banging Jodie Foster like a screen door in a tornado. Just thought you should know.

Have You Ever Dreamed Of Flying Like A Bird?


http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1778399&server=vimeo.com&sho'>GO HERE and check out this video. It's simply unbelievable!

Sipping Vodka

A new priest at his first mass was so nervous he could hardly speak.

After mass he asked the monsignor how he had done. The monsignor replied, 'When I am worried about getting nervous On the pulpit, I put a glass of vodka next to the water glass. If I start to get nervous, I take a sip.'

So next Sunday he took the monsignor's advice.

At the beginning of the sermon, he got nervous and took a drink.

He proceeded to talk up a storm.

Upon his return to his office after the mass, he found the following note on the door:

1) Sip the vodka, don't gulp.

2) There are 10 commandments, not 12.

3) There are 12 disciples, not 10.

4) Jesus was consecrated, not constipated.

5) Jacob wagered his donkey, he did not bet his ass.

6) We do not refer to Jesus Christ as the late J.C.

7) The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are not referred to as Daddy, Junior and the spooky

8) David slew Goliath, he did not kick the sh*t out of him.

9) When David was hit by a rock and was knocked off his donkey, don't say he was stoned off his ass.

10)We do not refer to the cross as the 'Big T.'

11)When Jesus broke the bread at the last supper he said, 'take this and eat it for it is my body.' He did not say ' Eat me'

12)The Virgin Mary is not called ' Mary with the Cherry,.

13)The recommended grace before a meal is not: Rub-A-Dub-Dub thanks for the grub, Yeah God.

14)Next Sunday there will be a taffy pulling contest at St. Peter's not a peter pulling contest at St. Taffy's.

My Kind Of Sheriff


SHERIFF GRADY JUDD, POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA

Some 'dirtbag' in Polk County Florida who got pulled over in a routine traffic stop ended up 'executing' the deputy who stopped him. The deputy was shot eight times, including once behind his right ear at close range. Another deputy was wounded and a police dog killed. A state wide manhunt ensued.
The low-life was found hiding in a wooded area with his gun. SWAT team officers fired and hit the guy 68 times.

Now here's the kicker:
Naturally, the media asked why they shot him 68 times.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, told the Orlando Sentinel: “That's all the bullets we had !!” (Talk about an all-time classic answer !!!)

Justice Served. Bullets are much cheaper than 40 years of meals, cable and civil rights.

Here’s the best part of this story: It’s TRUE ! ! !

http://www.snopes.com/crime/cops/judd.asp

Evolution Craft Brewing Company

Remember the Micro Brewery that was going to open up at the old Union Station in Salisbury but the Mayor hit them with a ton of impact fees and they relocated to Delmar, DE.? Well, they're progressing fast and they even created their own Blog Site to keep everyone up to speed with construction.

Welcome!

Thanks for checking out our blog for the Evolution Craft Brewing Company. We'll keep everyone up to date on how construction is going, and when we're rolling out product where you can find it. Background on our beers, upcoming products and events will all be found here, and we'll be keeping extra up to date with twitter if you decide to get really obsessive. Cheers!

GO HERE to see their Blog. Enjoy the hits guys!!!!!

Fruitland Falcons

SIGN UP !! SIGN UP !!! SIGN UP !!! The Fruitland Falcons had a wonderful and successful first year and we are getting the second year underway. You can sign up on the computer at Fruitlandfootball.com or at the booth on Fruitland Little League's Opening Day in April. After you register online there will be dates at the field for parents meetings to explain the program and fees. We are a 5013-c non-profit organization committed to teaching and playing the game of football.
We have all new top of the line equipment, a new facility, and very talented coaches and staff. We have a great group of sponsors and have put a lot of time and $$$ in this venture. So if you have played before or have never played or looking for a change you are welcome to come join the Falcons! If you played last year bring a friend to join in the fun. We will have a in house league and will have travel teams also on a limited scale. Cheer and Dance will be available too with details coming soon!

You don't have to live in Wicomico County or Fruitland or even Maryland to be a Falcon. EVERYONE is welcomed to join the team. We have U8 (7 - 8 years old ), U10 (9 - 10 years old) and U14 (11 - 14 years old). We will have 3 summer camp dates available in late July and early August that will teach skills and agility. We will have sign up dates at our new irrigated and sodded field located on Brown Street in Fruitland (Redmen Field), look for the signs.

This organization is flexible to the point that it is willing to do what is best for your child within the overall best interest of the entire organization with regards to weight and age and schedules of games and practice. Our plans are to allow the people involved help with some of the details.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Kerry Nelson @ 410-546-2183, Ed Urban @ 410-749-2899 , Samantha Miles @ 410-749-9568 or go to the web page.

Tiger Woods Speaks At Inaugeration


Tiger Woods spoke Sunday at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington during "We Are One," an inauguration celebration for President- elect Barack Obama. Below is the text of his speech, entitled "You'll Never Walk Alone," as posted on his Website:

"I grew up in a military family - and my role models in life were my Mom and Dad, Lt. Colonel Earl Woods. My dad was a Special Forces operator and many nights friends would visit our home. They represented every branch of the service, and every rank. In my Dad, and in those guests, I saw first hand the dedication and commitment of those who serve. They come from every walk of life. From every part of our country. Time and again, across generations, they have defended our safety in the dark of night and far from home.

Each day -- and particularly on this historic day -- we honor the men and women in uniform who serve our country and protect our freedom. They travel to the dangerous corners of the world, and we must remember that for every person who is in uniform, there are families who wait for them to come home safely.

I am honored that the military is such an important part, not just of my personal life, but of my professional one as well. The golf tournament we do each year here in Washington is a testament to those unsung heroes. I am the son of a man who dedicated his life to his country, family and the military, and I am a better person for it. In the summer of 1864, Abraham Lincoln, the man at whose memorial we stand, spoke to the 164th Ohio Regiment and said: 'I am greatly obliged to you, and to all who have come forward at the call of their country.' Just as they have stood tall for our country - we must always stand by and support the men and women in uniform and their families.

Thank you and it is now my pleasure to introduce the US Naval Glee Club."

Comment:

I have never been more proud of Tiger Woods than when I heard his 2-minute tribute to the military at the Inaugural Celebration in Washington DC. You know he was greatly pressured to be there. You know the liberals have been mad at him for a decade for not joining their ranks. You know he didn't want to be there. So instead of paying homage to Obama, he paid tribute to our soldiers. Not one time did Tiger mention Obama or the inauguration or the new administration. You know, he knew he would disappoint, even anger, many, many liberals. But Tiger is his own man. His old man taught him to be his own man. Somewhere in that cold, gray Washington sky, old Earl was smiling down on his son.

Fruitland Sonic To Break Ground Soon


The new Sonic Restaurant will break ground this Monday in Fruitland. They will be located right next door to Ruby Tuesday's in the Wal-Mart parking lot.

U.S. PRESIDENT HARRY TRUMAN --- THE LATER YEARS

Harry Truman, from Missouri , was a different kind of President. He probably made as many important decisions regarding our nation's history as any of the other 42 Presidents. However, a measure of his greatness may rest on what he did after he left the White House.

Historians have written the only asset he had when he died was the house he lived in, which was in Independence Missouri . On top of that, his wife inherited the house from her Mother.

When he retired from office in 1952, his income was a U.S. Army pension reported to have been $13,507.72 a year. Congress, noting that he was paying for his stamps and personally licking them, granted him an 'allowance' and, later, a retroactive pension of $25,000 per year.

After President Eisenhower was inaugurated, Harry and Bess drove home to Missouri by themselves. There were no Secret Service following them.

When offered corporate positions at large salaries, he declined, stating, 'You don't want me. You want the office of the President, and that doesn't belong to me. It belongs to the American people and it's not for sale.'

Even later, on May 6, 1971, when Congress was preparing to award him the Medal of Honor on his 87th birthday, he refused to accept it, writing, 'I don't consider that I have done anything which should be the reason for any award, Congressional or otherwise.'

He never owned his own home and as president he paid for all of his own travel expenses and food.

Modern politicians have found a new level of success in cashing in on the Presidency, resulting in untold wealth. Today, many in Congress also have found a way to become quite wealthy while enjoying the fruits of their offices. Political offices are now for sale.

Good old Harry Truman was correct when he observed, 'My choices early in life were either to be a piano player in a whore house or a politician. And to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference.

CEILING MURAL IN A SMOKER'S LOUNGE


AFTER THE GATHERING IN WASHINGTON, DC

So, what has "CHANGED" here?

This Is A Public Toilet In Houston

Now that you've seen the outside view, take a look at the inside view...


It's made entirely of one-way glass!
No one can see you from the outside, but when you are inside it's like sitting in a clear glass box!

Funny Hollywood Squares Answers


Hollywood Squares 70's

Those of us old enough to remember the old Hollywood Squares Game will appreciate these excerpts from the show during the 1970's.

Q: If you're going to make a parachute jump, you should be
at least how high?
A: Charley Weaver: Three days of steady drinking should do it.

Q: True or false...a pea can last as long as 5,000 years.
A: George Gobel: Boy it sure seems that way sometimes...

Q: You've been having trouble going to sleep. Are you
probably a man or a woman?
A: Don Knotts: That's what's been keeping me awake.

Q: According to Cosmo, if you meet a stranger at a party
and you think he's really attractive, is it okay to come
out directly and ask him if he's married?
A: Rose Marie: No, wait until morning.

Q: Which of your five senses tends to diminish as you
get older?
A: Charley Weaver: My sense of decency.

Q: In Hawaiian, does it take more than three words to
say "I love you"?
A: Vincent Price: No, you can say it with a pineapple and
a twenty.

Q: As you grow older, do you tend to gesture more or less
with your hands while you are talking?
A: Rose Marie: You ask me one more growing older question,
Peter, ...and I'll give you a gesture you'll never forget!

Q: Paul, why do Hell's Angels wear leather?
A: Paul Lynde: Because chiffon wrinkles too easily.

Q: Charley, you've just decided to grow strawberries. Are
you going to get any during your first year?
A: Charley Weaver: Of course not, Peter. I'm too busy
growing strawberries!

Q: In bowling, what's a perfect score?
A: Rose Marie: Ralph, the pin boy.

Q: It is considered in bad taste to discuss two subjects
at nudist camps. One is politics. What is the other?
A: Paul Lynde: Tape measures.

Q: Can boys join the Camp Fire Girls?
A: Marty Allen: Only after lights out.

Cynthia Polk Is Someone To Keep An Eye On Too For District 1


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While you have the opportunity to vote for two people in the primaries in Salisbury, a smart bet is Mr. Tim Chaney and Cynthia Polk. Send a message to this Mayor and the rest of Salisbury that change is necessary in order to start moving forward. Cynthia Polk seems dedicated as well and the two best people who actually deserve to battle it out for the District 1 seat is again, Tim Chaney and Cynthia Polk.
While I personally like Shanie Shields as a person, she doesn't belong representing this District. I do not believe she has spent any time truly studying the Budget and has voted many times as a puppet for the Mayor. Read Cynthia's brochure. Call her and ask her what she can do for your District. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. It's time for change.

One Last Chance To Fight This Bill

Unbelievable!

I cannot believe with the amount of hunters and shooting enthusiasts in PA that the legislature can pass such a thing but if they do just remember some of you wanted change and now you got it. enjoy.........

Its already started...Ammunition Accountability Legislation

Remember how Obama said that he wasn't going to take your guns? Well, it seems that Pelosi and her gang of allies in the anti-gun world have no problem with taking your ammo!

The bill that is being pushed in 18 states requires all ammunition to be encoded by the manufacture, providing a data base of all Ammunition sales.

So they will know how much you buy and what calibers. Nobody can sell any ammunition after June 30, 2009 unl ess the ammunition is coded.

Any privately held uncoded ammunition must be destroyed by July 1, 2011.
(Including hand loaded ammo.) They will also charge a .05 cent tax on every round so every box of ammo you buy will go up at least $2.50 or more!

If they can deprive you of ammo they do not need to take your guns!

This legislation is currently pending in 18 states: Alabama , Arizona , California , Connecticut , Hawaii , Illinois , Indiana , Kentucky , Maryland , Mississippi , Missouri, New Jersey, New York , Pennsylvania , Rhode Island , South Carolina, Tennessee , and Washington .

Send to your friends in these states AND fight to dissolve this BILL!!

To find more about the anti-gun group that is sponsoring this legislation and the specific legislation for each state, go to: http://ammunitionaccountability.org/Legislation.htm

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