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Wednesday, June 23, 2010
I Will Not Attend The AFP Meeting This Evening
Based on numerous phone calls and e-mail messages, I will not be attending the AFP Meeting this evening.
Considering the comments I have rejected with additional and personal threats on my life, it's not worth taking the risk. I have consulted with those in the position to give proper advice and I will follow their wisdom.
So keep your guns and beer muscles at home boys, I won't be there. While I'm at it I'd just like to add the following.
Isn't it interesting how this group, (AFP) was plugging along just fine attacking Stevie Prettyman, yet as soon as I challenge THEM, they have to physically threaten and even go so far as threaten my life to keep me away. So it's OK for them to attack others but God Forbid someone challenge them back, this is what you get.
And I thought Obama was bad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I Wonder Where They Got This From, Hmmmmm?????
SALISBURY – The Wicomico County Deputy State’s Attorney may be forced to resign if he files for candidacy in the upcoming state's attorney election.
Sampson "Sam" Vincent confirmed he received an internal memo from the State’s Attorney, Davis Ruark, stating that any employee who filed for candidacy will be required to submit an undated letter of resignation prior to filing.
Home Prices On The Rise In D.C. Area
Finally, some good news for homeowners in the Washington area. Home prices throughout our region saw the strongest climb in the country in April.
The Washington Examiner reports that housing prices jumped 6.5 percent from April 2009 to April 2010, according to data from CoreLogic.
Andy Bauer, regional economist for the Baltimore branch of the Richmond Federal Reserve, told the Examiner that the spike is due to solid job growth and the expansion of the federal government.
GO HERE to read more.
The Washington Examiner reports that housing prices jumped 6.5 percent from April 2009 to April 2010, according to data from CoreLogic.
Andy Bauer, regional economist for the Baltimore branch of the Richmond Federal Reserve, told the Examiner that the spike is due to solid job growth and the expansion of the federal government.
GO HERE to read more.
Sales Of New Homes In May Hit Record Low
End of homebuyer tax credit contributes to 33 percent decline
WASHINGTON - Sales of new homes collapsed in May, sinking 33 percent to the lowest level on record as potential buyers stopped shopping for homes once they could no longer receive government tax credits.
The bleak report from the Commerce Department on Wednesday is the latest sign of a precarious housing market that is struggling to recover and could weaken the broader economic recovery. It follows a disappointing report issued earlier in the week showing sales of previously occupied homes had dipped in May.
Analysts linked the sudden drop in new-home sales to the expiration of federal tax credits of up to $8,000. But double-digit unemployment and slow job growth have also weighed on the market, even with mortgage rates at near-historic lows.
GO HERE to read more.
WASHINGTON - Sales of new homes collapsed in May, sinking 33 percent to the lowest level on record as potential buyers stopped shopping for homes once they could no longer receive government tax credits.
The bleak report from the Commerce Department on Wednesday is the latest sign of a precarious housing market that is struggling to recover and could weaken the broader economic recovery. It follows a disappointing report issued earlier in the week showing sales of previously occupied homes had dipped in May.
Analysts linked the sudden drop in new-home sales to the expiration of federal tax credits of up to $8,000. But double-digit unemployment and slow job growth have also weighed on the market, even with mortgage rates at near-historic lows.
GO HERE to read more.
Track Thomas Leggs Wherever He Goes
If you'd like to follow scumbag Thomas Leggs you can GO HERE and follow his every move.Anne Arundel County, Cecil County, it doesn't matter, this system follows him. Type in Leggs Thomas, age 30.
ONLY on Salisbury News!
Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Looking For Michael Jackson
Incident: Wanted Subject
Date of Incident: 19 June 2010
Location: 100 block of Highland Avenue Delmar, MD
Suspect: Michael Lee Jackson, 42, Delmar, MD
Narrative: On 19 June 2010 at 1:10 AM, a deputy from the WCSO responded to a reported altercation occurring in the 100 block of Highland Avenue in Delmar, MD. Upon arrival the deputy met with a female who stated that her ex-boyfriend, Michael Jackson, was in her driveway using a rock to scratch both of her vehicles. The victim told the deputy that she went outside to confront Jackson who in turn grabbed her by the arm and stated he wanted to speak to her. The victim managed to get out of Jackson’s grasp and summons help. The investigating deputy also discovered that a Final Protective order was in place that barred Jackson from coming to the victim’s residence or otherwise having contact with her.
Jackson was gone upon the arrival of the deputy and could not be located so a warrant was obtained for his arrest. If anyone has any information as to the whereabouts of Michael Lee Jackson, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 410-548-4891 or Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776
Charges: Violation of a Protective Order
Assault 2nd degree
Malicious Destruction of Property
DPL Strike UPDATE
JOE-here is food for thought, I know DP&L is out on strike. And I try to understand every one's rights. But I have a question with what determines a possible emergency. This morning when I awoke after last night's storm I noticed that their was a power line down across the street, in front of a neighbor's house. Now I have no electrical background to be sure but this line is hanging directly in front of the door on the front porch and is hanging quite low, how low you ask, well I'm 5'6" and I could touch it if I was standing directly under it. With children being out of school I thought it could possibly be a dangerous situation so I reported the dropped line between 8:00 am -8:30 am this morning. At 12:00 noon a female in a white city vehicle came out and took pictures of the line, but then left. It is now 1:30 pm and the line is still hanging should DPL be responding and when is someone possibly going to do something? I just don't want this to be one of those should have's, could have been prevented situations, only because their are a lot of children in this area, could they at least put a sign out CAUTION?
The house is 313 Washington, Salisbury.
UPDATE: DP&L has arrived on the scene and stated they, (our source) was correct in calling attention to this one.
The house is 313 Washington, Salisbury.
UPDATE: DP&L has arrived on the scene and stated they, (our source) was correct in calling attention to this one.
Salisbury Police Department Press Releases
On June 22, 2010 at approximately 3:30 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the Rite Aid Store on Mt. Hermon Road for the report of a theft. Upon arrival the officers met with store security who advised that store employees had observed the below listed suspect take property from the store without making any attempts at payment. The property was recovered and returned to the store. During his arrest for shoplifting, a records check revealed that the suspect was also wanted as a fugitive from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for charges of identity theft and forgery.
ARRESTED: Kevin Antonio Sewell, 47 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Theft (under $ 100)
Fugitive – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Identity theft
Forgery
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 201000025104
On June 22, 2010 at approximately 5:45 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police arrested the below listed suspect on an outstanding arrest warrant from Somerset County, Maryland. The suspect was wanted on charges of attempted first degree murder. The suspect was apprehended at the Park and Ride location at Rt. 50 and Phillip Morris Drive and was released to the custody of the Maryland State Police.
ARRESTED: Robert Lee Cooper, 47 years of age
Westover, Maryland
CHARGES: Attempted first degree murder
First degree assault
Second degree assault
Reckless Endangerment
Possession of a dangerous weapon (2 counts)
DISPOSITION: Released to Maryland State Police
CC # 201000025122
On June 22, 2010 at approximately 7:28 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to a residence on the six hundred (600) block of Hammond Street for the report of a domestic assault. Upon arrival the officers met with an adult female victim who advised that she had been assaulted by the below listed suspect during a domestic type argument. The victim had minor injuries and the suspect was taken into custody without incident. The victim did not require medical treatment.
ARRESTED: Devon Jamar Beck, 28 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Second degree assault
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 200900025133
On June 22, 2010 at approximately 7:54 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to a residence on the one hundred (100) block of Delaware Avenue for the report of a domestic assault. Upon arrival the officers met with a female victim who advised that she had been involved in an argument with the below listed suspect. While the officers were on the scene, the suspect struck the victim and threatened her with a kitchen knife. The suspect was taken into custody without incident.
ARRESTED: Janet Harris, 45 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Attempted first degree assault
Possession of a deadly weapon
Second degree assault
Reckless endangerment
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 201000025137
ARRESTED: Kevin Antonio Sewell, 47 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Theft (under $ 100)
Fugitive – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Identity theft
Forgery
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 201000025104
On June 22, 2010 at approximately 5:45 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police arrested the below listed suspect on an outstanding arrest warrant from Somerset County, Maryland. The suspect was wanted on charges of attempted first degree murder. The suspect was apprehended at the Park and Ride location at Rt. 50 and Phillip Morris Drive and was released to the custody of the Maryland State Police.
ARRESTED: Robert Lee Cooper, 47 years of age
Westover, Maryland
CHARGES: Attempted first degree murder
First degree assault
Second degree assault
Reckless Endangerment
Possession of a dangerous weapon (2 counts)
DISPOSITION: Released to Maryland State Police
CC # 201000025122
On June 22, 2010 at approximately 7:28 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to a residence on the six hundred (600) block of Hammond Street for the report of a domestic assault. Upon arrival the officers met with an adult female victim who advised that she had been assaulted by the below listed suspect during a domestic type argument. The victim had minor injuries and the suspect was taken into custody without incident. The victim did not require medical treatment.
ARRESTED: Devon Jamar Beck, 28 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Second degree assault
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 200900025133
On June 22, 2010 at approximately 7:54 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to a residence on the one hundred (100) block of Delaware Avenue for the report of a domestic assault. Upon arrival the officers met with a female victim who advised that she had been involved in an argument with the below listed suspect. While the officers were on the scene, the suspect struck the victim and threatened her with a kitchen knife. The suspect was taken into custody without incident.
ARRESTED: Janet Harris, 45 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Attempted first degree assault
Possession of a deadly weapon
Second degree assault
Reckless endangerment
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 201000025137
Use Caution When Working Outside Today And Tomorrow
It is going to be a HOT on the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland!! According to the National Weather Service, this hazardous weather could make it dangerous to those working in the extreme heat.
Hot and humid conditions will produce heat index values of nearly 100 degrees this afternoon and 102-108 degrees on Thursday afternoon. In addition, Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will be possible Thursday afternoon into Thursday night.
According to FEMA, in extreme heat and high humidity, evaporation is slowed and the body must work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature. Most heat disorders accrue because the victim has been overexposed to heat.
For information on how to stay safe from extreme heat, please visit: http://www.fema.gov/areyouready/heat.shtm
Hot and humid conditions will produce heat index values of nearly 100 degrees this afternoon and 102-108 degrees on Thursday afternoon. In addition, Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will be possible Thursday afternoon into Thursday night.
According to FEMA, in extreme heat and high humidity, evaporation is slowed and the body must work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature. Most heat disorders accrue because the victim has been overexposed to heat.
For information on how to stay safe from extreme heat, please visit: http://www.fema.gov/areyouready/heat.shtm
Bin Laden Hunter Is Released, Returns To U.S.
American was detained after being found in forest in northern Pakistan
DENVER - An American on a solo mission to hunt down Osama bin Laden is on his way back to the United States.
Gary Brooks Faulkner has been detained since June 13 after authorities found him in the woods of northern Pakistan with a pistol, a sword and night-vision equipment.
His brother said Faulkner left Pakistan early Wednesday and will arrive in Denver later in the day.
GO HERE to read more.
DENVER - An American on a solo mission to hunt down Osama bin Laden is on his way back to the United States.
Gary Brooks Faulkner has been detained since June 13 after authorities found him in the woods of northern Pakistan with a pistol, a sword and night-vision equipment.
His brother said Faulkner left Pakistan early Wednesday and will arrive in Denver later in the day.
GO HERE to read more.
BREAKING NEWS: U.S. beats Algeria 1-0 To Advance To Final 16 At World Cup; England Also Advances
Donovan’s late goal moves U.S. to round of 16
Late late goal saves Americans, who advance along with England
Landon Donovan scored in the first minute of stoppage time off a rebound, advancing the United States to the second round at the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Algeria.
With the U.S. perhaps three minutes from elimination, Jozy Altidore was stopped on a breakaway by goalkeeper Rais Bolihi. Donovan hustled in and kicked in the rebound to win Group C on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, England defeated Slovenia 1-0 to earn second place in Group C and also advance.
GO HERE to read more.
Late late goal saves Americans, who advance along with England
Landon Donovan scored in the first minute of stoppage time off a rebound, advancing the United States to the second round at the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Algeria.
With the U.S. perhaps three minutes from elimination, Jozy Altidore was stopped on a breakaway by goalkeeper Rais Bolihi. Donovan hustled in and kicked in the rebound to win Group C on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, England defeated Slovenia 1-0 to earn second place in Group C and also advance.
GO HERE to read more.
Very Good Question!
"Dear Mr. Albero,
First of all, thank you for your website. I find it very informative. I know that you are very busy, but could you possibly provide us with an update on how Greg from Eastside Deli is doing?"
I truly do not have the answer to this question. I thought I'd share it with everyone in the hopes of achieving the answer through comments.
First of all, thank you for your website. I find it very informative. I know that you are very busy, but could you possibly provide us with an update on how Greg from Eastside Deli is doing?"
I truly do not have the answer to this question. I thought I'd share it with everyone in the hopes of achieving the answer through comments.
States Attorney Davis Ruark Sends A Clear Message To His Staff
"Yesterday, all current employees of the Wicomico State's Attorney's Office received an email from Davis Ruark (dated 6/21/10 at 10 pm). It stated if any current employee plans to run against him in the upcoming election, they better resign now. It also said if any current employee has been promised anything by an incumbent (such as a promise of future employment), that they also better resign now.
All employees of that office are in complete shock. That means Sam Vincent (and any employee that has been promised anything) has to resign and will likely be unemployeed for the next months until the election. Any Asst or Deputy State's Attorney's cases will have to be reassigned.
Because Davis Ruark is elected, he has no supervisor. The current employees are unable to take any action against him. This is unreal!!"
This morning I received the above message and I couldn't disagree with their message more.
Sam Vincent works at the pleasure of Davis Ruark. Davis Ruark's job, (especially right now) is to prosecute. It is NOT to manage an office in which you are forced to pick and choose who you will support.
Sam Vincent has been given numerous opportunities to take a leave of absence and has chosen not to do so. This is within Davis Ruark's power to KEEP THE PEACE and Sam is very aware of the position he is in.
IMHO, the disrespect Sam is placing not only on Ruark, but the entire Staff within the States Attorneys Office is just unbelievable to me. However, the general public is not aware of what is going on there. Sam should have respectably taken a leave of absence and run his campaign. Instead, he has stalled filing, (even though he has announced his intent to run).
Davis Ruark has given Sam every opportunity to work things out in the hopes Sam would not file against him, yet Sam fully intends to continue his run against Davis.
Right now we have the most serious criminal case Wicomico County has ever experienced, the murder of Sarah Foxwell. What's more important to you Sam? Kindly step down, take a leave of absence and do the honorable thing.
Sam Vincent has left Davis Ruark with no choice. Every attorney in that Office has a job to do. The cases are so loaded, there's no time for internal politics. I have spoken to other States Attorneys and they firmly agree with Ruark's position. Sam knew what he was getting into.
When you have a Owner/President/CEO of a company and someone below you attempts to take over the company, do you keep them on Staff? Look what recently happened to a General vs. Obama! The General certainly has the right to resign and RUN for President of the United States but it is completely unethical to disrespect his leader on the job. Vincent is no different.
I applaud Davis Ruark for standing his ground, making the proper offers up front and then the final message to all employees. Mind you, the message at the top of this Post is a paraphrased messages. It is NOT the actual message Ruark sent out. It is their second hand, if not third hand opinion of what was sent.
General McChrystal’s Burning Contempt For The Puppet Obama
The farce that is the war in Afghanistan is coming apart at the seams. General Stanley McChrystal’s sharp comments about Obama, Biden, and the administration published by Rolling Stone are not so much about disrespect, as the script-reading corporate media talking heads would have it, but rather about a policy in disarray in Afghanistan.
Obama the wunderbar teleprompter reader (and little else) is instructed to push the completely untenable prospect that the United States can win the so-called war in Afghanistan, a country often referred to as the graveyard of empires. The British, the Russians, Alexander the Great, and Genghis Khan either fell to the Afghans or made painful concessions. The British suffered one of their greatest military defeats in the Khyber. 16,500 British soldiers and civilians, retreating after defeat in Kabul, were slaughtered by the Afghans. One person was spared to tell the story.
The establishment knows it cannot “win” in Afghanistan and the claim the U.S. military is there to defeat the Taliban and al-Qaeda is nothing but transparent propaganda.
Afghanistan is a black hole sucking up men and machinery for the sake of death merchant profiteers. It is valuable real estate to be held — not conquered — real estate where opium grows for the sake of CIA off-the-books operating capital funding covert wars against enemies of the global elite. The fantastic profits earned from opium also flood the coffers of the masters of the casino economy on Wall Street. As Catherine Austin Fiits has documented, without this influx of laundered underground and illicit money Wall Street would have collapsed long ago.
After the so-called Afghanistan assessment was supposedly leaked to the CIA’s favorite newspaper last year — the report recommended in Pentagon-speak securing the population, aiding in providing good governance, building and mentoring the Afghan security forces — McChrystal threatened to resign if he was not provided with resources to accomplish the mission.
GO HERE to read more.
Obama the wunderbar teleprompter reader (and little else) is instructed to push the completely untenable prospect that the United States can win the so-called war in Afghanistan, a country often referred to as the graveyard of empires. The British, the Russians, Alexander the Great, and Genghis Khan either fell to the Afghans or made painful concessions. The British suffered one of their greatest military defeats in the Khyber. 16,500 British soldiers and civilians, retreating after defeat in Kabul, were slaughtered by the Afghans. One person was spared to tell the story.
The establishment knows it cannot “win” in Afghanistan and the claim the U.S. military is there to defeat the Taliban and al-Qaeda is nothing but transparent propaganda.
Afghanistan is a black hole sucking up men and machinery for the sake of death merchant profiteers. It is valuable real estate to be held — not conquered — real estate where opium grows for the sake of CIA off-the-books operating capital funding covert wars against enemies of the global elite. The fantastic profits earned from opium also flood the coffers of the masters of the casino economy on Wall Street. As Catherine Austin Fiits has documented, without this influx of laundered underground and illicit money Wall Street would have collapsed long ago.
After the so-called Afghanistan assessment was supposedly leaked to the CIA’s favorite newspaper last year — the report recommended in Pentagon-speak securing the population, aiding in providing good governance, building and mentoring the Afghan security forces — McChrystal threatened to resign if he was not provided with resources to accomplish the mission.
GO HERE to read more.
Spirit Airlines Launches "Check Out The Oil On Our Beaches" Promo
Spirit Airlines is known for pushing its bottom-scraping fees with crass emailed promos, but usually they just stick with dorky sex puns. Now they're branching out into sociopolitical commentary with their latest "Check Out The Oil On Our Beaches" promotion that leverages the BP oil spill in comedy and marketing gold.
Audit Finds Serious Flaws At Maryland Elections Board
The State Board of Elections does not do a good job monitoring voter registration and overseeing local election boards, state auditors said in a new report, and the board has serious deficiencies in handling accounts receivable, cash, equipment and payroll, even failing to report a $2 million budget shortfall.
Some of the same problems were found in a 2006 audit, but elections officials still hadn’t properly addressed them, the audit said.
Bruce Myers, the legislature’s chief auditor, called the findings “disappointing” since these were “long-standing issues.”
GO HERE to read more.
Some of the same problems were found in a 2006 audit, but elections officials still hadn’t properly addressed them, the audit said.
Bruce Myers, the legislature’s chief auditor, called the findings “disappointing” since these were “long-standing issues.”
GO HERE to read more.
Interior Secretary To Issue New Drilling Ban
Judge rules against Obama's six-month moratorium after Gulf spill
WASHINGTON - Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said Tuesday he will issue a new order imposing a moratorium on deepwater drilling after a federal judge struck down the existing one.
Salazar said in a statement that the new order will contain additional information making clear why the six-month drilling pause was necessary in the wake of the Gulf oil spill. The judge in New Orleans who struck down the moratorium earlier in the day complained there wasn't enough justification for it.
Salazar pointed to indications of inadequate industry safety precautions on deepwater wells.
"Based on this ever-growing evidence, I will issue a new order in the coming days that eliminates any doubt that a moratorium is needed, appropriate, and within our authorities."
GO HERE to read more.
WASHINGTON - Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said Tuesday he will issue a new order imposing a moratorium on deepwater drilling after a federal judge struck down the existing one.
Salazar said in a statement that the new order will contain additional information making clear why the six-month drilling pause was necessary in the wake of the Gulf oil spill. The judge in New Orleans who struck down the moratorium earlier in the day complained there wasn't enough justification for it.
Salazar pointed to indications of inadequate industry safety precautions on deepwater wells.
"Based on this ever-growing evidence, I will issue a new order in the coming days that eliminates any doubt that a moratorium is needed, appropriate, and within our authorities."
GO HERE to read more.
Firefighter Pleads Guilty To Arson
A former Prince George's County firefighter will serve time in jail for setting fires instead of extinguishing them.
Prosecutors say last March, volunteer firefighter Jerome Engle set fire to a building on Riverdale Road.
He pleaded guilty Tuesday to second-degree arson in the case.
GO HERE to read more.
Prosecutors say last March, volunteer firefighter Jerome Engle set fire to a building on Riverdale Road.
He pleaded guilty Tuesday to second-degree arson in the case.
GO HERE to read more.
Has Anyone Else Heard The Same About PRMC?
Joe,
I am an avid reader of your site. It is the only site to address issues as they really are.
I have seen a lot on your site about City and County furloughs, but nothing on the PRMC situation.
There have been multiple layoffs lately, morale is low and most fear for their jobs.
Today they are arriving at work to find out their vacations have been cut by two days.
Wonder if the top heavy management there are getting the same treatment.
Just wondering if you had any knowledge on the subject.
I think in the end the patients will be the ones to suffer most.
I am an avid reader of your site. It is the only site to address issues as they really are.
I have seen a lot on your site about City and County furloughs, but nothing on the PRMC situation.
There have been multiple layoffs lately, morale is low and most fear for their jobs.
Today they are arriving at work to find out their vacations have been cut by two days.
Wonder if the top heavy management there are getting the same treatment.
Just wondering if you had any knowledge on the subject.
I think in the end the patients will be the ones to suffer most.
Blair As New Boss Of BP? British Paper Says So
LONDON - British financial insiders are touting former British Prime Minister Tony Blair as the next chairman of beleaguered energy giant BP, the Daily Mirror newspaper reported on Wednesday.
"Anyone who watched chief executive Tony Hayward struggle to find a voice while being skewered by Congress last week would have realized the company needs to step up its debating skills by about 1,000%," said writer and financial columnist Matthew Lynn.
Executives' gaffes have defined BP's reaction in the wake of the April 20 rig explosion and subsequent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The company has become an object of hate in parts of the United States and endured scathing criticism from politicians and the public as a whole.
BP's reputation is not the only thing to have taken a beating — its shares have lost 50 percent of their value since the Deepwater Horizon spill began.
Tony Blair, who led the country for 10 years and is popular in the United States, could help repair the BP's public image, Lynn said.
GO HERE to read more.
"Anyone who watched chief executive Tony Hayward struggle to find a voice while being skewered by Congress last week would have realized the company needs to step up its debating skills by about 1,000%," said writer and financial columnist Matthew Lynn.
Executives' gaffes have defined BP's reaction in the wake of the April 20 rig explosion and subsequent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The company has become an object of hate in parts of the United States and endured scathing criticism from politicians and the public as a whole.
BP's reputation is not the only thing to have taken a beating — its shares have lost 50 percent of their value since the Deepwater Horizon spill began.
Tony Blair, who led the country for 10 years and is popular in the United States, could help repair the BP's public image, Lynn said.
GO HERE to read more.
Lies And More Lies
Joe...
So I'm working today and I get a phone call...
Myself: Good afternoon, Pulse Car Audio
caller: "Hello I saw your ad on the SBYNEWS.com website"
Myself: "Thank you for calling, how are you doing today"
caller: "Well not great"
Myself: "oh, I'm sorry, how can I help you today"
caller: "I wanted to let you know that the website you are spending your advertising dollars on supports hate crimes"
Myself: "I'm sorry, what was that???!?!"
caller: "the sbynews.com article about the Mexican border control, letting Mexicans in our country has a link to the Aryan nation white supremacist group when you click on it"
Myself: "well thank you for the information, I did not know that"
END OF CALL.
Ok, so thanks to technology I have caller ID. the call came from Paul Gudelski at 410-845-9688.
I'm not sure who this guy is. If this is in fact true, then I appreciate his phone call. I'm sure you did not INTENTIONALLY do this in any way shape or form, if it even is true. I went to the sbynews.com website and looked for this link and did not find it.
Seriously, I know there are some people out there who do not agree with everything you may say, and that's fine. Its called freedom of speech, you are allowed to express your opinions so long as it does not cause any harm to anyone.
This guy must really have it out for you, to take his time to call all of the advertisers on your site to let us know this.
I WILL FOR THE RECORD SAY THIS... I NOR PULSE CAR AUDIO SUPPORT ANY KIND OF HATE GROUPS, HATE CRIMES, OR ANYTHING ELSE OF THE SORT. I AM NOT A RACIST. AND I DO NOT WANT TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH ANYONE THAT I KNOW IS EITHER.
That being said... thanks to that caller for seeing my ad on your site. :)
Editors Note: There are a select few who continue to call our advertisers and fill them with lies on a regular basis. Allow me to say this. Jonathan Taylor goes around telling people he loves Salisbury. What Jonathan Taylor loves is ME, for one. He has a man love for me he just can't seem to get over. The other thing he loves is attention.
No, Salisbury News would never intentionally do what these people claim. Joe Albero is not a racist, nor do we produce articles that imply such. Just like Joe Albero never stated, (while ringing the bell for the Salvation Army) to an interracial couple that she was a N-Word loving whore, as Tom McGuire told WalMart and Sam's Club. I have friends he has confessed to that he not only was the one who did it, he admits he lied about the entire thing.
So please Folks, ignore these people. When you come to learn what Salisbury News will be doing with the advertising dollars we bring in you'll be very proud of us and want to get on board and participate. Charles Jannace and others are extremely jealous of our success. Some will encourage others to flat out lie and here's a perfect example.
"Here’s another project for the faithful: Boycott Peaky’s.
Another little game I have found it fun to play is to go to several websites such as yellowpages.com and google.com and leave fake reviews on all of Joe’s advertisers.
If they won’t respond to our phone calls and emails, we’ll hit them where it really hurts. Believe me, people read online reviews of places. If there’s one thing that will steer business away from them, it’s bad publicity.
Let’s get to work!"
Advertisers choose to place ads where they can get the biggest bang for the buck. Salisbury News has proven to provide solid results for a minimum investment. If Jonathan loves Salisbury so much, why doesn't he realize these people are simply trying to survive in a very difficult economy? Instead, these people are trying to destroy these businesses. Salisbury News will be joining Pohanka to "Pay It Forward" to other local non profits. To bash Salisbury News and its advertisers will simply hurt those efforts.
UPDATE: The Paul Gudelski mentioned above is NOT Paul Gudelski Sr. It is Paul Gudelski Jr.
So I'm working today and I get a phone call...
Myself: Good afternoon, Pulse Car Audio
caller: "Hello I saw your ad on the SBYNEWS.com website"
Myself: "Thank you for calling, how are you doing today"
caller: "Well not great"
Myself: "oh, I'm sorry, how can I help you today"
caller: "I wanted to let you know that the website you are spending your advertising dollars on supports hate crimes"
Myself: "I'm sorry, what was that???!?!"
caller: "the sbynews.com article about the Mexican border control, letting Mexicans in our country has a link to the Aryan nation white supremacist group when you click on it"
Myself: "well thank you for the information, I did not know that"
END OF CALL.
Ok, so thanks to technology I have caller ID. the call came from Paul Gudelski at 410-845-9688.
I'm not sure who this guy is. If this is in fact true, then I appreciate his phone call. I'm sure you did not INTENTIONALLY do this in any way shape or form, if it even is true. I went to the sbynews.com website and looked for this link and did not find it.
Seriously, I know there are some people out there who do not agree with everything you may say, and that's fine. Its called freedom of speech, you are allowed to express your opinions so long as it does not cause any harm to anyone.
This guy must really have it out for you, to take his time to call all of the advertisers on your site to let us know this.
I WILL FOR THE RECORD SAY THIS... I NOR PULSE CAR AUDIO SUPPORT ANY KIND OF HATE GROUPS, HATE CRIMES, OR ANYTHING ELSE OF THE SORT. I AM NOT A RACIST. AND I DO NOT WANT TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH ANYONE THAT I KNOW IS EITHER.
That being said... thanks to that caller for seeing my ad on your site. :)
Editors Note: There are a select few who continue to call our advertisers and fill them with lies on a regular basis. Allow me to say this. Jonathan Taylor goes around telling people he loves Salisbury. What Jonathan Taylor loves is ME, for one. He has a man love for me he just can't seem to get over. The other thing he loves is attention.
No, Salisbury News would never intentionally do what these people claim. Joe Albero is not a racist, nor do we produce articles that imply such. Just like Joe Albero never stated, (while ringing the bell for the Salvation Army) to an interracial couple that she was a N-Word loving whore, as Tom McGuire told WalMart and Sam's Club. I have friends he has confessed to that he not only was the one who did it, he admits he lied about the entire thing.
So please Folks, ignore these people. When you come to learn what Salisbury News will be doing with the advertising dollars we bring in you'll be very proud of us and want to get on board and participate. Charles Jannace and others are extremely jealous of our success. Some will encourage others to flat out lie and here's a perfect example.
"Here’s another project for the faithful: Boycott Peaky’s.
Another little game I have found it fun to play is to go to several websites such as yellowpages.com and google.com and leave fake reviews on all of Joe’s advertisers.
If they won’t respond to our phone calls and emails, we’ll hit them where it really hurts. Believe me, people read online reviews of places. If there’s one thing that will steer business away from them, it’s bad publicity.
Let’s get to work!"
Advertisers choose to place ads where they can get the biggest bang for the buck. Salisbury News has proven to provide solid results for a minimum investment. If Jonathan loves Salisbury so much, why doesn't he realize these people are simply trying to survive in a very difficult economy? Instead, these people are trying to destroy these businesses. Salisbury News will be joining Pohanka to "Pay It Forward" to other local non profits. To bash Salisbury News and its advertisers will simply hurt those efforts.
UPDATE: The Paul Gudelski mentioned above is NOT Paul Gudelski Sr. It is Paul Gudelski Jr.
Iran Changes Course On Ship; Israel Trains For The Worst
Iran has changed course again and announced Tuesday afternoon it will send a ship to try to challenge Israeli sovereignty over the waters off of Hamas-controlled Gaza, as was agreed in the Oslo Accords.
One day earlier, Iran backed down, saying that the sailing was being put off indefinitely. No reason was given for either announcement, but the resumption of the plan to risk a confrontation with the Israeli Navy came the same day that efforts were intensified in Lebanon for two ships to set out for Gaza.
Analysts have pointed out that despite its verbal bravado, the Islamic Republic’s navy is the weakest part of its armed forces. However, Israel is preparing for the worst, and commandos are training for the prospect of meeting up with Iranian suicide bombers on the high seas.
"No one in their right mind can believe that a ship sent by the ayatollahs and their Revolutionary Guards has anything to do with humanitarian aid," said Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman Yigal Palmor. "I don't think there is one single country in this region and beyond that would let such an ayatollah ship come near its coasts."
The prospect of U.S. warships being involved was played down by Newsweek magazine, which reported Tuesday that Saturday’s movement through the Suez Canal of the American warships, led by the giant aircraft carrier USS Truman, was unconnected with an Iranian attempt to reach Gaza.
The movement of the warships was exceptional because of the number of vessels involved, the largest in years, but the Pentagon stated that the USS Truman simply was on its way to relieve the USS Eisenhower carrier in “a routine rotation of forces during a scheduled deployment.”
If Iran goes through with its vow to send a ship, any confrontation with Israel is less likely to result in the international sympathy for the Turkish flotilla that clashed with Israeli commandos May 31, when nine Turkish terror activists were killed.
Israel has won support from the United States and the Quartet's Middle East envoy Tony Blair for its announcement that the partial land blockade in Gaza will be significantly eased, thereby undermining complaints that Gaza citizens cannot receive day-to-day goods and merchandise.
One day earlier, Iran backed down, saying that the sailing was being put off indefinitely. No reason was given for either announcement, but the resumption of the plan to risk a confrontation with the Israeli Navy came the same day that efforts were intensified in Lebanon for two ships to set out for Gaza.
Analysts have pointed out that despite its verbal bravado, the Islamic Republic’s navy is the weakest part of its armed forces. However, Israel is preparing for the worst, and commandos are training for the prospect of meeting up with Iranian suicide bombers on the high seas.
"No one in their right mind can believe that a ship sent by the ayatollahs and their Revolutionary Guards has anything to do with humanitarian aid," said Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman Yigal Palmor. "I don't think there is one single country in this region and beyond that would let such an ayatollah ship come near its coasts."
The prospect of U.S. warships being involved was played down by Newsweek magazine, which reported Tuesday that Saturday’s movement through the Suez Canal of the American warships, led by the giant aircraft carrier USS Truman, was unconnected with an Iranian attempt to reach Gaza.
The movement of the warships was exceptional because of the number of vessels involved, the largest in years, but the Pentagon stated that the USS Truman simply was on its way to relieve the USS Eisenhower carrier in “a routine rotation of forces during a scheduled deployment.”
If Iran goes through with its vow to send a ship, any confrontation with Israel is less likely to result in the international sympathy for the Turkish flotilla that clashed with Israeli commandos May 31, when nine Turkish terror activists were killed.
Israel has won support from the United States and the Quartet's Middle East envoy Tony Blair for its announcement that the partial land blockade in Gaza will be significantly eased, thereby undermining complaints that Gaza citizens cannot receive day-to-day goods and merchandise.
More Than Half Oppose Justice Dept. Challenge To Arizona Immigration Law
Fifty-six percent of Americans oppose an anticipated federal government challenge to the immigration law recently passed in Arizona, according to a recent Rasmussen Report.
Set to take effect in July, the new law allows police officers to question a person’s immigration status during a “lawful stop” if an officer has “reasonable suspicion” that the person is in the country illegally. "Race, color or national origin" alone do not constitute reasonable suspicion. The state law mirrors federal law.
Rasmussen’s national telephone survey asked 1,000 voters: Should the U.S. Justice Department challenge the legality of Arizona’s new immigration law in federal court?
Fifty-six percent opposed a legal challenge to the new law while 26 percent of Americans supported such a lawsuit against Arizona and 18 percent were undecided.
The poll was conducted on May 26-27, before the Justice Department or White House confirmed plans to move forward with a lawsuit against Arizona.
According to another poll from Rasmussen, 71 percent of Arizona residents favor the new immigration law and 58 percent of all Americans favor the passage of similar laws in their states.
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Set to take effect in July, the new law allows police officers to question a person’s immigration status during a “lawful stop” if an officer has “reasonable suspicion” that the person is in the country illegally. "Race, color or national origin" alone do not constitute reasonable suspicion. The state law mirrors federal law.
Rasmussen’s national telephone survey asked 1,000 voters: Should the U.S. Justice Department challenge the legality of Arizona’s new immigration law in federal court?
Fifty-six percent opposed a legal challenge to the new law while 26 percent of Americans supported such a lawsuit against Arizona and 18 percent were undecided.
The poll was conducted on May 26-27, before the Justice Department or White House confirmed plans to move forward with a lawsuit against Arizona.
According to another poll from Rasmussen, 71 percent of Arizona residents favor the new immigration law and 58 percent of all Americans favor the passage of similar laws in their states.
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Europe's Spending Cuts Spook Obama
A trans-Atlantic rift is growing over the right medicine for Europe's financial crisis, with Britain announcing its steepest cuts in decades Tuesday and Germany defending its own austerity measures after a warning by President Barack Obama that budget-slashing could threaten the global recovery.
Britain's emergency budget is the latest in a string of deep cuts in public spending and reflects new resolve in Europe, after Greece was pushed to the brink of bankruptcy and even threatened the bloc's economic union, to tackle debt before worrying about growth.
As leaders of the Group of 20 economic powers prepare to assemble later this week in Canada, that single-minded focus is worrying the United States. Obama wrote a letter to world leaders Friday warning against excessive spending cuts.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel fought back this week, defending her government's $80 billion savings plan as British treasury chief George Osborne forged ahead with his own grim budget.
Many European analysts agree that taming deficits is the more urgent priority.
Obama "has a point, but there are some countries that don't have a luxury of a choice, they have got to get a grip and start cutting quickly because the alternative of becoming the next Greece is not palatable to them," said Jonathan Loynes, chief European economist at Capital Economics in London.
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Britain's emergency budget is the latest in a string of deep cuts in public spending and reflects new resolve in Europe, after Greece was pushed to the brink of bankruptcy and even threatened the bloc's economic union, to tackle debt before worrying about growth.
As leaders of the Group of 20 economic powers prepare to assemble later this week in Canada, that single-minded focus is worrying the United States. Obama wrote a letter to world leaders Friday warning against excessive spending cuts.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel fought back this week, defending her government's $80 billion savings plan as British treasury chief George Osborne forged ahead with his own grim budget.
Many European analysts agree that taming deficits is the more urgent priority.
Obama "has a point, but there are some countries that don't have a luxury of a choice, they have got to get a grip and start cutting quickly because the alternative of becoming the next Greece is not palatable to them," said Jonathan Loynes, chief European economist at Capital Economics in London.
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Give Kids The World
Hi!
You don’t know me, but I’ve been keeping track of Brooke’s progress. Wow, what a trooper! She is an amazing little girl.
I was just reading the update on Salisbury News and saw that you were blessed to participate in Make a Wish and Give Kids the World. I recently found out that Give Kids the World is in the running for a $250,000 grant from Pepsi to update their facilities. The two ideas with the most votes in the $250k category will be given the funding (there's more than one category) GKTW is currently in 9th place. I thought with your connections, if more people know about it, GKTW can get more votes and be one of the two winners. Voting ends on June 30, so there’s time, but not much.
The link to the voting is: http://www.refresheverything.com/givekidstheworld
From Rob Mulford: "This was such a magical moment in Brooke’s life and for all the kids we saw there. Please take 5 minutes to vote to ensure all kids that are sick have the same opportunity as Brooke did……."
Bail Set In Sexual Assault Case
Resume: Bail in this case was set at $562,000 cash only. Mr. Hubbard was transported and committed to the Howard Young Correctional Institute. He was also ordered to have no contact with the victims. Full story HERE.
YOU GOTTA LOVE THIS LAWYER
A New Orleans lawyer sought an FHA loan for a client who lost his house in Hurricane Katrina and wanted to rebuild.
He was told the loan would be granted if he could prove satisfactory title to the parcel of property being offered as collateral. The title to the property dated back to 1803, which took the Lawyer three months to track down.
After sending the information to the FHA, he received the following reply: (Actual letter):
"Upon review of your letter adjoining your client's loan application, we note that the request is supported by an Abstract of Title. While we compliment the able manner in which you have prepared and presented the application, we must point out that you have only cleared title to the proposed collateral property back to 1803. Before final approval can be accorded, it will be necessary to clear the title back to its origin."
Annoyed, the lawyer responded as follows: (Actual Letter)
"Your letter regarding title in Case No. 18915620 has been received. I note that you wish to have title extended further than the 194 years covered by the present application. I was unaware that any educated person in this country, particularly those working in the property area, would not know that Louisiana was purchased, by the U.S., from France in 1803, the year of origin identified in our application.
For the edification of uninformed FHA bureaucrats, the title to the land prior to U.S. ownership was obtained from France , which had acquired it by Right of Conquest from Spain . The land came into the possession of Spain by Right of Discovery made in the year 1492 by a sea captain named Christopher Columbus, who had been granted the privilege of seeking a new route to India by the Spanish monarch, Isabella. The good queen, Isabella, being a pious woman and almost as careful about titles as the FHA, took the precaution of securing the blessing of the Pope before she sold her jewels to finance Columbus ' expedition. Now the Pope, as I'm sure you may know, is the emissary of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and God, it is commonly accepted, created this world. Therefore, I believe it is safe to presume that God also made that part of the world called Louisiana .
God, therefore, would be the owner of origin and His origins date back to before the beginning of time, the world as we know it AND the FHA. I hope you find God's original claim to be satisfactory. Now, may we have our damn loan?"
He got the loan
He was told the loan would be granted if he could prove satisfactory title to the parcel of property being offered as collateral. The title to the property dated back to 1803, which took the Lawyer three months to track down.
After sending the information to the FHA, he received the following reply: (Actual letter):
"Upon review of your letter adjoining your client's loan application, we note that the request is supported by an Abstract of Title. While we compliment the able manner in which you have prepared and presented the application, we must point out that you have only cleared title to the proposed collateral property back to 1803. Before final approval can be accorded, it will be necessary to clear the title back to its origin."
Annoyed, the lawyer responded as follows: (Actual Letter)
"Your letter regarding title in Case No. 18915620 has been received. I note that you wish to have title extended further than the 194 years covered by the present application. I was unaware that any educated person in this country, particularly those working in the property area, would not know that Louisiana was purchased, by the U.S., from France in 1803, the year of origin identified in our application.
For the edification of uninformed FHA bureaucrats, the title to the land prior to U.S. ownership was obtained from France , which had acquired it by Right of Conquest from Spain . The land came into the possession of Spain by Right of Discovery made in the year 1492 by a sea captain named Christopher Columbus, who had been granted the privilege of seeking a new route to India by the Spanish monarch, Isabella. The good queen, Isabella, being a pious woman and almost as careful about titles as the FHA, took the precaution of securing the blessing of the Pope before she sold her jewels to finance Columbus ' expedition. Now the Pope, as I'm sure you may know, is the emissary of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and God, it is commonly accepted, created this world. Therefore, I believe it is safe to presume that God also made that part of the world called Louisiana .
God, therefore, would be the owner of origin and His origins date back to before the beginning of time, the world as we know it AND the FHA. I hope you find God's original claim to be satisfactory. Now, may we have our damn loan?"
He got the loan
Meet & Greet At Brew River After AFP Meeting Tonight
We've had a lot of candidates interested in speaking at our meetings recently and time is running short before the September 14th primary. We've also received word that there are a lot of candidates that will be attending our meeting Wednesday (6/23) at Brew River in Salisbury at 7pm. Our meeting agenda is booked but we will host a "Meet and Greet" with the candidates directly after the meeting for all of those who are able to participate and who's schedule can allow staying for an extended time. Obviously, no candidate or participant is obligated to stay after the meeting. We just thought there was so much interest in our group from the candidates and so much interest from our members in knowing who is on the ballot that we'd offer an impromptu "Meet and Greet" after our scheduled speake rs.
So, please make sure you can come out and get to know who is running for office and decide who you'd like to represent you, in the county and in the state of Maryland.
AFP June Meeting Reminder
Wednesday 6/23 7pm at Brew River
So, please make sure you can come out and get to know who is running for office and decide who you'd like to represent you, in the county and in the state of Maryland.
AFP June Meeting Reminder
Wednesday 6/23 7pm at Brew River
The Fifties
It's a little long, but unfortunately I remember most of this stuff:
Click here: Growing Up In The Fifties
WAYNE ALLYN ROOT: Overwhelm The System
Barach Obama is no fool. He is not incompetent. To the contrary, he is brilliant. He knows exactly what he's doing. He is purposely overwhelming the U.S. economy to create systemic failure, economic crisis and social chaos -- thereby destroying capitalism and our country from within.
Barack Obama is my college classmate ( Columbia University , class of '83). As Glenn Beck correctly predicted from day one, Obama is following the plan of Cloward & Piven, two professors at Columbia University . They outlined a plan to socialize America by overwhelming the system with government spending and entitlement demands. Add up the clues below. Taken individually they're alarming. Taken as a whole, it is a brilliant, Machiavellian game plan to turn the United States into a socialist/Marxist state with a permanent majority that desperately needs government for survival ... and can be counted on to always vote for bigger government. Why not? They have no responsibility to pay for it.
-- Universal health care. The health care bill had very little to do with health care. It had everything to do with unionizing millions of hospital and health care workers, as well as adding 15,000 to 20,000 new IRS agents (who will join government employee unions). Obama doesn't care that giving free health care to 30 million Americans will add trillions to the national debt. What he does care about is that it cements the dependence of those 30 million voters to Democrats and big government. Who but a socialist revolutionary would pass this reckless spending bill in the middle of a depression?
-- Cap and trade. Like health care legislation having nothing to do with health care, cap and trade has nothing to do with global warming. It has everything to do with redistribution of income, government control of the economy and a criminal payoff to Obama's biggest contributors. Those powerful and wealthy unions and contributors (like GE, which owns NBC, MSNBC and CNBC) can then be counted on to support everything Obama wants. They will kick-back hundreds of millions of dollars in contributions to Obama and the Democratic Party to keep them in power. The bonus is that all the new taxes on Americans with bigger cars, bigger homes and businesses helps Obama "spread the wealth around."
-- Make Puerto Rico a state. Why? Who's asking for a 51st state? Who's asking for millions of new welfare recipients and government entitlement addicts in the middle of a depression? Certainly not American taxpayers. But this has been Obama's plan all along. His goal is to add two new Democrat senators, five Democrat congressman and a million loyal Democratic voters who are dependent on big government.
-- Legalize 12 million illegal immigrants. Just giving these 12 million potential new citizens free health care alone could overwhelm the system and bankrupt America . But it adds 12 million reliable new Democrat voters who can be counted on to support big government. Add another few trillion dollars in welfare, aid to dependent children, food stamps, free medical, education, tax credits for the poor, and eventually Social Security.
-- Stimulus and bailouts. Where did all that money go? It went to Democrat contributors, organizations (ACORN), and unions -- including billions of dollars to save or create jobs of government employees across the country. It went to save GM and Chrysler so that their employees could keep paying union dues. It went to AIG so that Goldman Sachs could be bailed out (after giving Obama almost $1 million in contributions). A staggering $125 billion went to teachers (thereby protecting their union dues). All those public employees will vote loyally Democrat to protect their bloated salaries and pensions that are bankrupting America . The country goes broke, future generations face a bleak future, but Obama, the Democrat Party, government, and the unions grow more powerful. The ends justify the means.
-- Raise taxes on small business owners, high-income earners, and job creators. Put the entire burden on only the top 20 percent of taxpayers, redistribute the income, punish success, and reward those who did nothing to deserve it (except vote for Obama). Reagan wanted to dramatically cut taxes in order to starve the government. Obama wants to dramatically raise taxes to starve his political opposition.
With the acts outlined above, Obama and his regime have created a vast and rapidly expanding constituency of voters dependent on big government; a vast privileged class of public employees who work for big government; and a government dedicated to destroying capitalism and installing themselves as socialist rulers by overwhelming the system.
Add it up and you've got the perfect Marxist scheme -- all devised by my Columbia University college classmate Barack Obama using the Cloward and Piven Plan.
Barack Obama is my college classmate ( Columbia University , class of '83). As Glenn Beck correctly predicted from day one, Obama is following the plan of Cloward & Piven, two professors at Columbia University . They outlined a plan to socialize America by overwhelming the system with government spending and entitlement demands. Add up the clues below. Taken individually they're alarming. Taken as a whole, it is a brilliant, Machiavellian game plan to turn the United States into a socialist/Marxist state with a permanent majority that desperately needs government for survival ... and can be counted on to always vote for bigger government. Why not? They have no responsibility to pay for it.
-- Universal health care. The health care bill had very little to do with health care. It had everything to do with unionizing millions of hospital and health care workers, as well as adding 15,000 to 20,000 new IRS agents (who will join government employee unions). Obama doesn't care that giving free health care to 30 million Americans will add trillions to the national debt. What he does care about is that it cements the dependence of those 30 million voters to Democrats and big government. Who but a socialist revolutionary would pass this reckless spending bill in the middle of a depression?
-- Cap and trade. Like health care legislation having nothing to do with health care, cap and trade has nothing to do with global warming. It has everything to do with redistribution of income, government control of the economy and a criminal payoff to Obama's biggest contributors. Those powerful and wealthy unions and contributors (like GE, which owns NBC, MSNBC and CNBC) can then be counted on to support everything Obama wants. They will kick-back hundreds of millions of dollars in contributions to Obama and the Democratic Party to keep them in power. The bonus is that all the new taxes on Americans with bigger cars, bigger homes and businesses helps Obama "spread the wealth around."
-- Make Puerto Rico a state. Why? Who's asking for a 51st state? Who's asking for millions of new welfare recipients and government entitlement addicts in the middle of a depression? Certainly not American taxpayers. But this has been Obama's plan all along. His goal is to add two new Democrat senators, five Democrat congressman and a million loyal Democratic voters who are dependent on big government.
-- Legalize 12 million illegal immigrants. Just giving these 12 million potential new citizens free health care alone could overwhelm the system and bankrupt America . But it adds 12 million reliable new Democrat voters who can be counted on to support big government. Add another few trillion dollars in welfare, aid to dependent children, food stamps, free medical, education, tax credits for the poor, and eventually Social Security.
-- Stimulus and bailouts. Where did all that money go? It went to Democrat contributors, organizations (ACORN), and unions -- including billions of dollars to save or create jobs of government employees across the country. It went to save GM and Chrysler so that their employees could keep paying union dues. It went to AIG so that Goldman Sachs could be bailed out (after giving Obama almost $1 million in contributions). A staggering $125 billion went to teachers (thereby protecting their union dues). All those public employees will vote loyally Democrat to protect their bloated salaries and pensions that are bankrupting America . The country goes broke, future generations face a bleak future, but Obama, the Democrat Party, government, and the unions grow more powerful. The ends justify the means.
-- Raise taxes on small business owners, high-income earners, and job creators. Put the entire burden on only the top 20 percent of taxpayers, redistribute the income, punish success, and reward those who did nothing to deserve it (except vote for Obama). Reagan wanted to dramatically cut taxes in order to starve the government. Obama wants to dramatically raise taxes to starve his political opposition.
With the acts outlined above, Obama and his regime have created a vast and rapidly expanding constituency of voters dependent on big government; a vast privileged class of public employees who work for big government; and a government dedicated to destroying capitalism and installing themselves as socialist rulers by overwhelming the system.
Add it up and you've got the perfect Marxist scheme -- all devised by my Columbia University college classmate Barack Obama using the Cloward and Piven Plan.
Delaware Electric Cooperative "Peak Alert"
Beat the Peak June 23rd and June 24th between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
GREENWOOD-Because of the warm temperatures over our region, Delaware Electric Cooperative and Choptank Electric Cooperative are asking all of their members to voluntarily conserve or limit energy usage between the hours of 3 pm and 7 pm, Tomorrow, June 23rd and Thursday, June 24th, when our membership will be using the greatest amount of electricity and as a result the cooperatives will be purchasing power from the market at extremely high prices.
During "normal" load periods we pay only pennies per kilowatt-hour for power. However, during "Peak" demand or energy periods when the temperatures rise, we can pay up to one dollar per kilowatt-hour and in turn, we must pass these higher costs on to our members which may have an impact on rates.
Between the hours of 3 pm and 7 pm Tomorrow, June 23rd and Thursday, June 24th we are asking our members to turn off all unnecessary lights and appliances that may not be needed. We would ask that our members delay major appliance usage such as dishwashers, washing machines and clothes dryers and delay any hot water usage.
Other important steps to take might include closing window shades and adjusting thermostats up 3 degrees during these "Peak" times.
THE DIFFERENCE IF YOU MARRY AN EASTERN SHORE GIRL
Three friends married women from different parts of the country.
The first man married a woman from Wisconsin. He told her that she was to do the dishes and house cleaning. It took a couple of days, but on the third day, he came home to see a clean house and dishes washed and put away.
The second man married a woman from Minnesota. He gave his wife orders that she was to do all the cleaning, dishes and the cooking. The first day he didn't see any results, but the next day he saw it was better. By the third day, he saw his house was clean, the dishes were done, and there was a huge dinner on the table.
The third man married a girl from the Eastern Shore. He ordered her to keep the house cleaned, dishes washed, lawn mowed, laundry washed, and hot meals on the table for every meal. He said the first day he didn't see anything, the second day he didn't see anything but by the third day, some of the swelling had gone down and he could see a little out of his left eye, and his arm was healed enough that he could fix himself a sandwich and load the dishwasher. He still has some difficulty when he pees.
The first man married a woman from Wisconsin. He told her that she was to do the dishes and house cleaning. It took a couple of days, but on the third day, he came home to see a clean house and dishes washed and put away.
The second man married a woman from Minnesota. He gave his wife orders that she was to do all the cleaning, dishes and the cooking. The first day he didn't see any results, but the next day he saw it was better. By the third day, he saw his house was clean, the dishes were done, and there was a huge dinner on the table.
The third man married a girl from the Eastern Shore. He ordered her to keep the house cleaned, dishes washed, lawn mowed, laundry washed, and hot meals on the table for every meal. He said the first day he didn't see anything, the second day he didn't see anything but by the third day, some of the swelling had gone down and he could see a little out of his left eye, and his arm was healed enough that he could fix himself a sandwich and load the dishwasher. He still has some difficulty when he pees.
There's An AFP Meeting Tonight At Brew River
I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE
FLAG,
OF THE
UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA ,
AND TO THE REPUBLIC, FOR
WHICH IT STANDS,
ONE
NATION UNDER GOD,
INDIVISIBLE, WITH
LIBERTY
AND JUSTICE FOR ALL!
FLAG,
OF THE
UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA ,
AND TO THE REPUBLIC, FOR
WHICH IT STANDS,
ONE
NATION UNDER GOD,
INDIVISIBLE, WITH
LIBERTY
AND JUSTICE FOR ALL!
VEHICLE IDENTIFIED ALONG WITH TWO SUSPECTS IN CARROLL COUNTY HIT AND RUN FATAL
(Westminster, MD) – State Police investigators from the Westminster Barracks and the Maryland State Police Crash Team have located the vehicle and two possible suspects involved in a hit and run fatal which occurred early Sunday morning in the 2000-block of Littlestown Pike.
Investigators received an anonymous tip which led them to an address in Keymar, Maryland where the suspected vehicle was being stored. Upon arrival, state police investigators located a forest green 1998 Saturn. The vehicle was towed to the Westminster Barracks for processing by the Maryland State Police Crash Team and by crime scene technicians from the Forensic Sciences Division.
State police located the owner of the vehicle and an additional person at undisclosed locations. They were taken to the Westminster Barracks for questioning and later released without being charged. The completed investigation will be presented to the Carroll County State’s Attorney’s Office for further review.
The deceased is identified as James O. Robinette Jr., 40, of the 2000-block of Littlestown Pike, Westminster, Maryland. He was pronounced dead at the scene, which is near the home where he lived with a relative.
The preliminary investigation indicates the crash occurred on Sunday, June 20, 2010 at approximately 3:30 a.m. State Police began the investigation after receiving a phone call from a jogger just before 3:00 p.m. on Monday, June 21, 2010. He discovered damaged car parts along Rt. 97 and then the victim’s body on the other side of the guardrail.
Anyone with further information about the suspect vehicle and/or driver is urged to contact Maryland State Police at the Westminster Barracks at 410-386-3000, ext. 0. Calls may be kept confidential.
Investigators received an anonymous tip which led them to an address in Keymar, Maryland where the suspected vehicle was being stored. Upon arrival, state police investigators located a forest green 1998 Saturn. The vehicle was towed to the Westminster Barracks for processing by the Maryland State Police Crash Team and by crime scene technicians from the Forensic Sciences Division.
State police located the owner of the vehicle and an additional person at undisclosed locations. They were taken to the Westminster Barracks for questioning and later released without being charged. The completed investigation will be presented to the Carroll County State’s Attorney’s Office for further review.
The deceased is identified as James O. Robinette Jr., 40, of the 2000-block of Littlestown Pike, Westminster, Maryland. He was pronounced dead at the scene, which is near the home where he lived with a relative.
The preliminary investigation indicates the crash occurred on Sunday, June 20, 2010 at approximately 3:30 a.m. State Police began the investigation after receiving a phone call from a jogger just before 3:00 p.m. on Monday, June 21, 2010. He discovered damaged car parts along Rt. 97 and then the victim’s body on the other side of the guardrail.
Anyone with further information about the suspect vehicle and/or driver is urged to contact Maryland State Police at the Westminster Barracks at 410-386-3000, ext. 0. Calls may be kept confidential.
Pollitt Fundraiser Indicates True Stripes
Wicomico County Executive Rick Pollitt wants your money – and not just your tax dollars. Rick wants you to dig deep in order that we may enjoy another four years of whining about the revenue cap and a steady whittling away of county services in the hope that taxpayers will finally capitulate and agree to the tax increases that Pollitt desperately wants to levy on us and on our neighbors.
On July 10th we are all invited to a fundraiser at the home of Wicomico’s most notorious lefty – Mike Pretl:
Even more telling than the hosts – Pretl and his Mrs. – is the litany of co-hosts:
Phil Tilghman – unwittingly responsible for the revenue cap by leading the largest property tax increase in the history of Wicomico County.
Mike Dunn – veteran of shady land deals and the $80 million debacle known as the waste water treatment plant. All accomplished in a single term on the Salisbury City Council.
John Groutt – part of Wicomico’s more radical tree-hugging element, who along with Pretl, helped Pollitt in his unsuccessful attempt to strip Wicomico farmers of their property rights without compensation.
Delegates Norm Conway and Jim Mathias – we can thank them for supporting some of the largest tax increases and most profligate spending in Maryland’s history.
REMEMBER – when Rick asks for your vote this year look at his record AND the record of some of his supporters. Pollitt’s record has proven that he is not the moderate / conservative he claims to be. The revenue cap and the state’s requirement that we have a balanced budget are the only two things keeping your taxes in check and your county government (at least nominally) in the black!