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Saturday, July 03, 2010
Sunday Postings
If things show up a little late tomorrow morning it's because I slept in for once. I'm not sure I know how to do that any more but I'm going to give it a try. Have a good evening and we'll see you tomorrow.
Family, Friends, Business Associates, Law Enforcement, Say Goodbye To Sam Vincent
Today, I spent some of the finest quality time I have ever had the privilege of enjoying. Trinity Church in Salisbury was so packed, they actually had to hold the over flow across the street where they fed the ceremony of Sam's life via video feed to an extended crowd.
The speakers brought forth messages of Sam's life and how he touched so many throughout the Eastern Shore. I'll not get into details but I will say I was truly touched by every single speaker and I walked away a much better man today.
Sam Vincent clearly lived a life of direction and honor. We should all be so lucky to walk in that mans shadow, should we ever achieve such greatness. Mr. Perdue shared a story about Sam as a young man after his Pop Pop passed away. His Father had passed away two years prior and Mr. Perdue's story certainly left me convinced that Sam is resting peacefully in that very place we all long to go, HOME.
I envy those who were close to Sam Vincent as there is absolutely no question in my mind that this was a man you'd have to be honored to call your friend. WOW, what a cool guy!
R.I.P. Sam Vincent. Perhaps one day we'll meet again and by that time I will have achieved and become 1/10th the man you were on earth. I've got a lot of work to do. Thanks for sharing those stories today and may God Bless the entire Vincent Family.
AMBER ALERT
ADELPHI, Md. - Police have issued an AMBER alert for 2-year-old Aaron Gamez.
Police says the boy's mother's told them that her ex-boyfriend, 22-year-old Jose Alex Turcios, took her son outside of the Mount Vernon Square Metro station Friday afternoon.
The boy is described as Hispanic, 3 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 40 pounds and has curly black hair. He was last seen wearing a red shirt and blue pants.
Turcios is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 195 pounds. The suspect has two tattoos, one that says "Lidia" on his neck and another that says "Ice" on his forearm, and may be wearing a cream-colored shirt and blue jeans.
Police believe the suspect may be driving a 1999 black Nissan Sentra with Maryland tag 5FJ-E91.
If you have any information about this case police ask that you don't take any action yourself but call 911.
Salisbury Police Department COLD CASE FILES
The Salisbury Police Department maintains on its website a list of cases that have remained unsolved for years. http://www.salisburypd.com/Cold_Cases/cold_cases.html
Here are the unsolved homicides.
If you have any information about these crimes, please contact the SPD at 410-548-3165 or
CrimeSolvers at 410-548-1776. Those providing information, if they desire, may remain
anonymous. CrimeSolvers may offer cash rewards.
http://crimesolverseasternshore.blogspot.com/
Desirei Demeris Joyner
On September 19, 2001 at approximately 10:16 P.M. the Salisbury Police responded to the area of Priscilla St. and the railroad tracks in reference to a homicide. The investigation revealed that the victim a black male (Desirei Joyner) was found lying in the roadway and had been shot with a handgun. The victim had been shot inside a residence on Jefferson St. during a struggle and fled from the house where he collapsed in the roadway. During the investigation the subjects who lived in the house did not call the police and were deceptive during interviews.
Anyone with any information about this crime is asked to contact the Salisbury Police Department at (410) 548-3165 or Crime Solvers at (410) 548-1776.
Angel Morales
On August 29, 1998 at approximately 12:50 A.M. the Salisbury Police responded to the area of the VFW on W. Main St. in reference to a homicide. The investigation revealed that the victim a Hispanic male (Angel Morales) had been robbed and shot with a small caliber handgun. A witness told police that they observed two suspects at the time of the shooting. The first suspect is described as a black male, approximately 36 years of age, 6 feet tall, 150 pounds, with 2 inch knots or dreads in his hair with a light mustache. This suspect is known as “Bobby Jones” and “Dreads”. The second suspect is described as a black male, approximately 27 - 30 years old, 5 feet 9 inches tall, 175 pounds, short hair, with an earring in his left ear and right side of the nose.
Anyone with any information about this crime is asked to contact the Salisbury Police Department at (410) 548-3165 or Crime Solvers at (410) 548-1776.
Steven Lamont Whitney
On October 25, 1997 at approximately 1:30 A.M. the Salisbury Police responded to the area of 1007 Fairground Dr. in reference to a homicide. The investigation revealed that the victim a black male, (Steven Whitney) had been shot with a large caliber handgun. A witness observed the suspect in possession of a handgun just prior to the shooting. The suspect is described as a light skinned black male, possibly half Italian, first name of Alvino, also known as “Al”, 5 feet 9 inches to 6 feet tall, 175 pounds, slim to medium build, approximately 25 - 30 years old, last seen wearing a tan toboggan with red stripes. (See Composite Sketch) The suspect was last seen leaving the area just after the shooting in vehicle. The vehicle is described a dark color possibly brown or grey in color, older model Oldsmobile Delta 88, tinted windows and displaying Washington D.C. tags. The investigation revealed that the suspect had visited the Salisbury, MD area frequently but lives or has contacts in the Washington D.C. area.
Anyone with any information about this crime is asked to contact the Salisbury Police Department at (410) 548-3165 or Crime Solvers at (410) 548-1776.
George “Sonny” Stevenson Jr.
On March 27, 1997 at approximately 1:10 A.M. the Salisbury Police responded to the rear of 618 Baker St. in reference to a homicide. The investigation revealed that the victim a white male, (George “Sonny” Stevenson Jr.) had been robbed and shot with a small caliber handgun. A witness advised that the victim went to the rear of the house and several minutes later observed the victim fun from the rear of the house and heard gunshots. The witness advised that they observed the suspect running behind the victim with his arm extend and appeared to be chasing after the victim. The witnesses described the suspect as a black male, approximately 18 years old, 5 feet 9 inches tall, 220 pounds.
Anyone with any information about this crime is asked to contact the Salisbury Police Department at (410) 548-3165 or Crime Solvers at (410) 548-1776.
Irma Jane Smith
On May 12, 1994 at approximately 1:54 A.M. the Salisbury Police responded to the Shore Stop convenience store located on Rt. 13 and Cherry St. in reference to a homicide. The investigation revealed that the store clerk a white female,(Irma Jane Smith) had been stabbed numerous times. It appears that Smith had been robbed prior to the homicide. A witness told police they saw a man inside the store at approximately 1:30 A.M. When the witness attempted to entered the business a black male told the witness that the store was closed. A second witness advised police that he observed a black male putting items into a bag. This witness was also told by the subject that the store was closed. The man inside the store was described as a black male, approximately 30 years old, 6 feet tall, weighing approximately 230 pounds with a light mustache, wearing a baseball type hat, brown work pants and a work jacket. The police are also looking for a man that was seen outside the store on the pay phone who may either be a witness or possible lookout for the suspect. This man is described as a black male, approximately 28 years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing about 165 pounds, very clean appearance with a mustache.
Anyone with any information about this crime is asked to contact the Salisbury Police Department at (410) 548-3165 or Crime Solvers at (410) 548-1776.
WHY GET OUT OF YOUR CAR TO ROB THE BANK WHEN THERE IS A DRIVE-THRU?? TROOPERS NAB DRIVE-THRU ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT
(Mt. Airy, MD) – In an apparent attempt to increase his getaway speed, a Carroll County armed robber today decided to stay inside the car he had stolen and commit the armed robbery at the drive-thru, but unfortunately for him, Maryland state troopers are tonight taking him to the drive-thru at the county detention center.
The accused is identified as James L. Meadows, 30, of the 8800-block of Brown Church Road, Mt. Airy, Md. He is charged with robbery, attempted robbery, attempted theft, first and second degree assault, reckless endangerment, theft, and use of a handgun in the commission of a felony. He has been taken to the Carroll County Detention Center central booking section where he will await his initial appearance before a court commissioner.
Just before 9:00 a.m. today, Maryland State Police at the Westminster Barracks received a call reporting an attempted armed robbery at the New Windsor State Bank, in the 1000-block of Twin Arch Road, Mt. Airy. Witnesses told troopers who responded that the suspect was a white male, wearing an orange mask, who had walked up to the drive-thru window and knocked on it with a hard object, later identified as a handgun. The suspect was wearing a camouflage glove on one hand. He received no response at the bank window, so he fled the area in what was described as a tan Chevrolet Malibu.
Less than 15 minutes later, State Police in Westminster received another report of an armed robbery that had just occurred at the Bank of America, in the unit-block of East Ridgeville Blvd., Mt. Airy. Responding troopers were told a white male, wearing the same items as described in the previous attempt, had pulled up to the drive-thru window in a tan car, pointed a silver handgun at the tellers behind the window and demanded money. Cash was passed out through the drive-thru drawer to the armed man, who then drove off.
About ten minutes after the second robbery, State Police received a call from a Mt. Airy woman who reported her vehicle had been stolen from her residence that morning. She described her vehicle as a tan, four-door, Chevrolet Malibu.
State Police investigators from the Westminster Barracks Criminal Investigation Section spent the day interviewing witnesses and reviewing evidence from the crime scenes. Their investigation led to the identity of Meadows as a possible suspect.
Troopers from the Frederick Barracks located Meadows and his girlfriend at the Motor Vehicle Administration office next to their barracks early this afternoon. Troopers found evidence inside the girlfriend’s vehicle connecting Meadows with evidence from the scene, including keys to a Chevrolet. Meadows was also in possession of several hundred dollars in cash which he could not explain. There is no indication at this time Meadows’ girlfriend was involved in the robberies. She has not been charged.
At this time, troopers have not recovered the handgun or the stolen vehicle. Their search for these items is continuing, as is the investigation into today’s robberies.
The accused is identified as James L. Meadows, 30, of the 8800-block of Brown Church Road, Mt. Airy, Md. He is charged with robbery, attempted robbery, attempted theft, first and second degree assault, reckless endangerment, theft, and use of a handgun in the commission of a felony. He has been taken to the Carroll County Detention Center central booking section where he will await his initial appearance before a court commissioner.
Just before 9:00 a.m. today, Maryland State Police at the Westminster Barracks received a call reporting an attempted armed robbery at the New Windsor State Bank, in the 1000-block of Twin Arch Road, Mt. Airy. Witnesses told troopers who responded that the suspect was a white male, wearing an orange mask, who had walked up to the drive-thru window and knocked on it with a hard object, later identified as a handgun. The suspect was wearing a camouflage glove on one hand. He received no response at the bank window, so he fled the area in what was described as a tan Chevrolet Malibu.
Less than 15 minutes later, State Police in Westminster received another report of an armed robbery that had just occurred at the Bank of America, in the unit-block of East Ridgeville Blvd., Mt. Airy. Responding troopers were told a white male, wearing the same items as described in the previous attempt, had pulled up to the drive-thru window in a tan car, pointed a silver handgun at the tellers behind the window and demanded money. Cash was passed out through the drive-thru drawer to the armed man, who then drove off.
About ten minutes after the second robbery, State Police received a call from a Mt. Airy woman who reported her vehicle had been stolen from her residence that morning. She described her vehicle as a tan, four-door, Chevrolet Malibu.
State Police investigators from the Westminster Barracks Criminal Investigation Section spent the day interviewing witnesses and reviewing evidence from the crime scenes. Their investigation led to the identity of Meadows as a possible suspect.
Troopers from the Frederick Barracks located Meadows and his girlfriend at the Motor Vehicle Administration office next to their barracks early this afternoon. Troopers found evidence inside the girlfriend’s vehicle connecting Meadows with evidence from the scene, including keys to a Chevrolet. Meadows was also in possession of several hundred dollars in cash which he could not explain. There is no indication at this time Meadows’ girlfriend was involved in the robberies. She has not been charged.
At this time, troopers have not recovered the handgun or the stolen vehicle. Their search for these items is continuing, as is the investigation into today’s robberies.
Obama Announces $2 Billion For Solar Power
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama announced Saturday the awarding of nearly$2 billion (euro1.59 billion) for new solar plants that he said will create thousands of jobs and increase the country's use of renewable energy sources.
Obama disclosed the funding in his weekly radio and online address, saying it is part of his plan to bring new industries to the U.S.
"We're going to keep competing aggressively to make sure the jobs and industries of the future are taking root right here in America," Obama said.
The two companies that will receive the funds from the president's $862 billion economic stimulus are Abengoa Solar, which will build one of the world's largest solar plants in Arizona, creating 1,600 construction jobs; and Abound Solar Manufacturing, which is building plants in Colorado and Indiana. The Obama administration says those projects will create more than 2,000 construction jobs and 1,500 permanent jobs.
Obama's announcement came a day after the Labor Department reported that employers slashed payrolls last month for the first time in six months, driven by the expected end of 225,000 temporary census jobs. Meanwhile, private-sector hiring rose by 83,000 workers.
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Obama disclosed the funding in his weekly radio and online address, saying it is part of his plan to bring new industries to the U.S.
"We're going to keep competing aggressively to make sure the jobs and industries of the future are taking root right here in America," Obama said.
The two companies that will receive the funds from the president's $862 billion economic stimulus are Abengoa Solar, which will build one of the world's largest solar plants in Arizona, creating 1,600 construction jobs; and Abound Solar Manufacturing, which is building plants in Colorado and Indiana. The Obama administration says those projects will create more than 2,000 construction jobs and 1,500 permanent jobs.
Obama's announcement came a day after the Labor Department reported that employers slashed payrolls last month for the first time in six months, driven by the expected end of 225,000 temporary census jobs. Meanwhile, private-sector hiring rose by 83,000 workers.
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YOUR GOVERNMENT AT WORK
WHAT!? Your taxes fund study of 'gay' hookers
$1.44 million in federal money used to research 'social milieu' of male prostitutes
Americans struggling to find jobs and pay income taxes take heart: More than a million dollars in U.S. federal funds will be used to examine homosexual male prostitutes in Vietnam.
The National Institutes of Health has awarded $1.44 million for a "study of drug and sexual risk among young male sex workers in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam."
"There are an estimated 8.3 million individuals with HIV infections in Asia, one-fifth the disease burden worldwide," the project abstract states. "Initially thought to be confined to circumspect populations of male (injection-drug users) and female sex workers, it is now clear that men who have sex with men are also at high risk."
Learn what's happening on Capitol Hill, with "National Suicide: How Washington Is Destroying the American Dream from A to Z"
Along with rapid increases in cases of HIV and sexually transmitted infections among young men in the region, the abstract states that there's also been an "expansion of markets for male sex work and international male sex tourism." Many of the male prostitutes also have female partners.
The agency says the first study will "describe the settings, venues, and overall social milieu in which male sex work is being situated."
The second study will conduct a survey to "estimate the size of the male sex worker population in each city."
The third study will be a broad cross-sectional study to construct a "comprehensive ethno-epidemiological profile of behavioral HIV risk among male sex workers."
Study 4 will assess negative medical consequences in the population and screen for the presence of HIV and sexually transmitted infections.
"In Study 5, we will recruit young men who have recently initiated male sex work for participation in a one-year series of ethnographic interviews to describe the unique vulnerabilities associated with the early course of male sex work," the abstract states.
GO HERE to read more.
$1.44 million in federal money used to research 'social milieu' of male prostitutes
Americans struggling to find jobs and pay income taxes take heart: More than a million dollars in U.S. federal funds will be used to examine homosexual male prostitutes in Vietnam.
The National Institutes of Health has awarded $1.44 million for a "study of drug and sexual risk among young male sex workers in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam."
"There are an estimated 8.3 million individuals with HIV infections in Asia, one-fifth the disease burden worldwide," the project abstract states. "Initially thought to be confined to circumspect populations of male (injection-drug users) and female sex workers, it is now clear that men who have sex with men are also at high risk."
Learn what's happening on Capitol Hill, with "National Suicide: How Washington Is Destroying the American Dream from A to Z"
Along with rapid increases in cases of HIV and sexually transmitted infections among young men in the region, the abstract states that there's also been an "expansion of markets for male sex work and international male sex tourism." Many of the male prostitutes also have female partners.
The agency says the first study will "describe the settings, venues, and overall social milieu in which male sex work is being situated."
The second study will conduct a survey to "estimate the size of the male sex worker population in each city."
The third study will be a broad cross-sectional study to construct a "comprehensive ethno-epidemiological profile of behavioral HIV risk among male sex workers."
Study 4 will assess negative medical consequences in the population and screen for the presence of HIV and sexually transmitted infections.
"In Study 5, we will recruit young men who have recently initiated male sex work for participation in a one-year series of ethnographic interviews to describe the unique vulnerabilities associated with the early course of male sex work," the abstract states.
GO HERE to read more.
O'Malley Trails Ehrlich in Maryland
Republican challenger Robert Ehrlich now leads Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley in the rematch of their 2006 gubernatorial contest, according to a new poll released Friday.
Mr. Ehrlich has opened up a 3 percentage point lead over the Democratic governor in one of the nation's more liberal states, according to an automated survey of over 750 likely voters by the polling firm Magellan Strategies. It is the first poll to show the one-term former GOP governor ahead in the race.
According to the Magellan poll, Mr. Ehrlich was preferred by 46 percent of state voters to 43 percent for Mr. O'Malley, a close political ally of President Obama. About 4 percent of those polled preferred another candidate and 7 percent were undecided.
The spread was within the poll's 3.5 percent margin of error, but another finding suggested more political troubles for the Democratic incumbent. Only 41 percent of Maryland voters said they had a favorable opinion of the governor, compared to 45 percent with an unfavorable opinion. For Mr. Ehrlich, 51 percent of voters reported having a favorable opinion vs. 32 percent with a negative opinion.
Mr. Ehrlich has opened up a 3 percentage point lead over the Democratic governor in one of the nation's more liberal states, according to an automated survey of over 750 likely voters by the polling firm Magellan Strategies. It is the first poll to show the one-term former GOP governor ahead in the race.
According to the Magellan poll, Mr. Ehrlich was preferred by 46 percent of state voters to 43 percent for Mr. O'Malley, a close political ally of President Obama. About 4 percent of those polled preferred another candidate and 7 percent were undecided.
The spread was within the poll's 3.5 percent margin of error, but another finding suggested more political troubles for the Democratic incumbent. Only 41 percent of Maryland voters said they had a favorable opinion of the governor, compared to 45 percent with an unfavorable opinion. For Mr. Ehrlich, 51 percent of voters reported having a favorable opinion vs. 32 percent with a negative opinion.
Adoptions Are Going Well
Joe,
Can you please take down the ad for the basset hound, Maggie on your animal adoption page? A family has taken her on a trial basis to see how it works and is supposed to let us know for sure by Monday. If it does not work out we have several other possible choices that have contacted us. Thank you for putting the ad on your site.
Thanks again,
Julie
Can you please take down the ad for the basset hound, Maggie on your animal adoption page? A family has taken her on a trial basis to see how it works and is supposed to let us know for sure by Monday. If it does not work out we have several other possible choices that have contacted us. Thank you for putting the ad on your site.
Thanks again,
Julie
Burglary Arrest On Clove Street
DATE & TIME: 7/2/2010 at 2109 hours
LOCATION: 238 Clover Street, Salisbury, MD 21801
CASE NUMBER: 1054-006061
CRIME: 1. Burglary
2. Resisting arrest
3. MDOP under $500
4. Second degree assault
5. Disorderly conduct
VICTIM: 1. Eric Michael Weigel W/M of Salisbury, MD
2. TFC A. Edwards
3. Tpr. J. Smith
SUSPECT: Juan Gonzales Rivero, H/M 56 years old of Salisbury, MD
BRIEF RESUME: On 7/2/2010, troopers from the Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack were called to 238 Clover Street for a reported burglary. When troopers arrived, they were advised by the homeowner that the above listed suspect had admitted to breaking into the residence. Tpr. Smith attempted to place the suspect under arrest and he resisted arrest. He was subsequently placed under arrest and placed into a patrol vehicle. While the suspect was in the patrol vehicle he attempted to kick the interior of the vehicle and spit on the interior of the vehicle and on Tpr. Smith. The suspect then appeared to have a seizure and the Salisbury Fire Department was called to the scene. When the fire department arrived on scene, the suspect continued to act in a disorderly manner and spit on TFC Edwards and was combative with the EMS personnel. The suspect was transported to PRMC for medical treatment and held for observation. He was charged with the above offenses upon his release from PRMC. Neither trooper was injured
LOCATION: 238 Clover Street, Salisbury, MD 21801
CASE NUMBER: 1054-006061
CRIME: 1. Burglary
2. Resisting arrest
3. MDOP under $500
4. Second degree assault
5. Disorderly conduct
VICTIM: 1. Eric Michael Weigel W/M of Salisbury, MD
2. TFC A. Edwards
3. Tpr. J. Smith
SUSPECT: Juan Gonzales Rivero, H/M 56 years old of Salisbury, MD
BRIEF RESUME: On 7/2/2010, troopers from the Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack were called to 238 Clover Street for a reported burglary. When troopers arrived, they were advised by the homeowner that the above listed suspect had admitted to breaking into the residence. Tpr. Smith attempted to place the suspect under arrest and he resisted arrest. He was subsequently placed under arrest and placed into a patrol vehicle. While the suspect was in the patrol vehicle he attempted to kick the interior of the vehicle and spit on the interior of the vehicle and on Tpr. Smith. The suspect then appeared to have a seizure and the Salisbury Fire Department was called to the scene. When the fire department arrived on scene, the suspect continued to act in a disorderly manner and spit on TFC Edwards and was combative with the EMS personnel. The suspect was transported to PRMC for medical treatment and held for observation. He was charged with the above offenses upon his release from PRMC. Neither trooper was injured
DEACE: No Turning Back From Change In The GOP
What's going on in the Republican Party across the country isn't a civil war as much as it's a tale of two paradigms.
When you remove the names, personalities, egos, candidates and factions that are being discussed constantly, what this represents is a seismic shift in the political preferences of the Republican base as the GOP has squandered the power voters lavished upon it over the past decade.
Instead of taking their majorities in both houses of Congress and teaming with the presidency to stem the tide of pagan socialism incrementally implemented by the Democratic Party for generations, Republicans punted on nearly every cultural issue while simultaneously cashing the check at the taxpayers' expense, creating a sense of betrayal that many Americans - including the party's own grass-roots supporters - still haven't gotten over.
This is why people aren't buying into new top-down leadership, seeing it as a repackaged version of that in which they already have lost trust. Attempts to unify the party come across as clumsy or condescending, at best, without recognizing that both conservatives focused on economics and conservatives focused on social issues have seen their core beliefs trampled by leaders who claimed to be their champions.
Unification as it was defined in the previous era is impossible. Trust is gone. As is the case with the breakup of any long-term relationship, both sides try to exert pressure on each other to avoid the fear of what comes next before finally letting go.
To put it in Facebook vernacular, the relationship status of the old Reagan coalition in America could best be described by the phrase "it's complicated."
The old Reagan coalition was the last seismic shift in American politics, mainstreaming born-again Christians and their domestic concerns while rebuilding a tough containment policy in the Cold War. That renewed, confident America crushed the Soviet Union.
However, once that external threat was neutralized, those new activists in the Reagan coalition expected cultural threats from within to become a higher priority. Marxists on college campuses were every bit as dangerous as the ones in Moscow.
But ever since Pat Buchanan's infamous "culture war" speech at the 1992 Republican National Convention, the divide between the party establishment and grass-roots social conservatives has grown. Conservatives put aside their concerns in the days following Sept. 11, 2001, once again giving ground on their priorities to face down an external threat. As social conservatives saw their issues drift into the background, economic conservatives found their core values under assault by their own administration.
Now that many Americans no longer sense a clear and present danger from Islamic radicalism as the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq rage on and on with no end in sight, the cultural divide between traditional party-focused Republicans and issue-focused conservatives has returned with a vengeance.
When you remove the names, personalities, egos, candidates and factions that are being discussed constantly, what this represents is a seismic shift in the political preferences of the Republican base as the GOP has squandered the power voters lavished upon it over the past decade.
Instead of taking their majorities in both houses of Congress and teaming with the presidency to stem the tide of pagan socialism incrementally implemented by the Democratic Party for generations, Republicans punted on nearly every cultural issue while simultaneously cashing the check at the taxpayers' expense, creating a sense of betrayal that many Americans - including the party's own grass-roots supporters - still haven't gotten over.
This is why people aren't buying into new top-down leadership, seeing it as a repackaged version of that in which they already have lost trust. Attempts to unify the party come across as clumsy or condescending, at best, without recognizing that both conservatives focused on economics and conservatives focused on social issues have seen their core beliefs trampled by leaders who claimed to be their champions.
Unification as it was defined in the previous era is impossible. Trust is gone. As is the case with the breakup of any long-term relationship, both sides try to exert pressure on each other to avoid the fear of what comes next before finally letting go.
To put it in Facebook vernacular, the relationship status of the old Reagan coalition in America could best be described by the phrase "it's complicated."
The old Reagan coalition was the last seismic shift in American politics, mainstreaming born-again Christians and their domestic concerns while rebuilding a tough containment policy in the Cold War. That renewed, confident America crushed the Soviet Union.
However, once that external threat was neutralized, those new activists in the Reagan coalition expected cultural threats from within to become a higher priority. Marxists on college campuses were every bit as dangerous as the ones in Moscow.
But ever since Pat Buchanan's infamous "culture war" speech at the 1992 Republican National Convention, the divide between the party establishment and grass-roots social conservatives has grown. Conservatives put aside their concerns in the days following Sept. 11, 2001, once again giving ground on their priorities to face down an external threat. As social conservatives saw their issues drift into the background, economic conservatives found their core values under assault by their own administration.
Now that many Americans no longer sense a clear and present danger from Islamic radicalism as the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq rage on and on with no end in sight, the cultural divide between traditional party-focused Republicans and issue-focused conservatives has returned with a vengeance.
MSP Press Release
Trooper’s arrest suspect for Outstanding Warrant and CDS violations.
DATE & TIME: 7/2/2010 at 1047 hours C C. CARD NUMBER: 1054-00-6043
LOCATION: Rt.50 E/B @ Old Bradley Rd, Mardela, MD 21837
BRIEF RESUME:
On the above date and time, a trooper stopped a 2008 Honda for a speeding violation. During the course of the traffic stop the trooper learned the driver had an outstanding Circuit Court Warrant out of Prince George’s County for Drug trafficking. A search of the vehicle revealed a small amount of suspected Marijuana. The driver was arrested for the warrant and CDS violations. He was then transported to WCDC and held on a $300,000 bond.
Arrested:
1. William Augustus Frazier 3rd, B/M age 38 of Capitol Heights, Maryland
The suspect was charged with: Possession of C.D.S. paraphernalia and Possession of C.D.S.
'Obama Warns Erdogan-- International Gaza Flotilla Probe Bad For Turkey'
US President Barak Obama warned Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan that an international probe into Israel's deadly raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla could have negative consequences for Turkey, British Arabic-language daily al-Hayat reported Saturday.
According to the report, Obama warned Erdogan that the international probe which Turkey has demanded could turn into a "double edged sword," as it could lead to accusations against the passengers on board the Turkish-flagged Mavi Marmara ship, some of whom were members of the pro-Palestinian IHH organization.
The two leaders met in Canada on the sidelines of the G-20 summit earlier this week.
Following the Israeli Navy commandos' raid in May in which nine Turkish activists were killed Turkey announced that it was recalling its ambassador to Israel.
Erdogan said the incident represented a complete violation of international law and called for an international probe into the military action.
Aid To Gaza Flows Despite Rocket Attacks On Israel
Humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza are continuing without a break, despite the stepped-up rocket attacks on southern Israeli communities emanating from the region.
On Wednesday a Kassam rocket badly damaged a factory in the Sdot Negev region. No one was physically injured in the attack.
That same day, 128 trucks filled with humanitarian aid supplies were sent through the crossings into Gaza, as they are every day except Friday and the Sabbath. The trucks carried various foodstuffs, diesel fuel for the Gaza electric power generator, cooking gas and 82 electric wheelchairs from the flotilla.
In addition to Wednesday's attack, Hamas terrorists in Gaza fired more than 10 other missiles and mortar shells at southern Israel over the past week, and several more the week before. No one was wounded.
More than 90 rockets and mortar shells have been fired at Israeli civilians from Gaza since January. Since the end of Operation Cast Lead, Israel's 2008-2009 winter war against Hamas, Gaza terrorists have fired more than 330 rockets and mortar shells at southern Israel.
On Wednesday a Kassam rocket badly damaged a factory in the Sdot Negev region. No one was physically injured in the attack.
That same day, 128 trucks filled with humanitarian aid supplies were sent through the crossings into Gaza, as they are every day except Friday and the Sabbath. The trucks carried various foodstuffs, diesel fuel for the Gaza electric power generator, cooking gas and 82 electric wheelchairs from the flotilla.
In addition to Wednesday's attack, Hamas terrorists in Gaza fired more than 10 other missiles and mortar shells at southern Israel over the past week, and several more the week before. No one was wounded.
More than 90 rockets and mortar shells have been fired at Israeli civilians from Gaza since January. Since the end of Operation Cast Lead, Israel's 2008-2009 winter war against Hamas, Gaza terrorists have fired more than 330 rockets and mortar shells at southern Israel.
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3 GOP Senators Line Up Against Kagan
Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan drew opposition Friday from Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and two members of the GOP rank and file, raising the prospect of a confirmation largely along party lines.
"The American people expect a justice who will impartially apply the law, not one who will be a rubberstamp for the Obama administration or any other administration," McConnell said in a written statement one day after Kagan, 50, wrapped up three days of testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Democrats hold a 59-41 majority in the Senate, and Kagan's confirmation is widely viewed as a certainty, barring an unexpected decision by Republicans to try and prevent a final vote. The Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on the appointment on July 13.
In a written statement, McConnell quoted Kagan as telling the Senate Judiciary Committee this week it is "difficult to take off the advocate's hat and put on the judge's hat."
The statement added, "That difficulty is particularly acute for someone like Ms. Kagan, who has spent so much of her adult life practicing the art of political advocacy rather than practicing law."
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"The American people expect a justice who will impartially apply the law, not one who will be a rubberstamp for the Obama administration or any other administration," McConnell said in a written statement one day after Kagan, 50, wrapped up three days of testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Democrats hold a 59-41 majority in the Senate, and Kagan's confirmation is widely viewed as a certainty, barring an unexpected decision by Republicans to try and prevent a final vote. The Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on the appointment on July 13.
In a written statement, McConnell quoted Kagan as telling the Senate Judiciary Committee this week it is "difficult to take off the advocate's hat and put on the judge's hat."
The statement added, "That difficulty is particularly acute for someone like Ms. Kagan, who has spent so much of her adult life practicing the art of political advocacy rather than practicing law."
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Wargotz Leads Mikulski By 3% In Recent Poll
Poll Data from CD1 Baltimore County is Encouraging
Annapolis, MD-- As per the suggestion of the Tarrance Group, The Wargotz for U.S. Senate Campaign has provided additional details subsequent to the initial press release announcing Dr. Wargotz's lead in Baltimore County CD1. We thank the Tarrance Group for advising us on how best to present the information. The Wargotz campaign also thanks the Andy Harris Campaign for U.S. Congress for their assistance in obtaining this important and encouraging data.
In a poll conducted by the Tarrance Group, lead Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Eric Wargotz is leading 24-year incumbent Senator Barbara Mikulski in CD1 Baltimore County. Wargotz, serving out his first term as the elected President of the Queen Anne's County Board of Commissioners, received 34% of the vote, while Mikulski received 31%. A little known independent candidate received 9%. Twenty-six percent of the voters were undecided.
The poll was done over two days at the end of May and although the sample is limited (41), we believe the numbers are important to note, and encouraging. We chose to report the Baltimore County data as we expect it to be a bell-weather predictor. Wargotz also beat Mikulski in some Eastern Shore Counties. It shows that our state-wide efforts to oust the incumbent are "bearing some fruit."
The Tarrance Group is one of the most widely respected and successful Republican strategic research and polling firms in the nation.
"These results prove what I have known for over a year, this race is winnable," Wargotz said. "I am particularly pleased with these numbers as we have focused campaign resources and time in the Baltimore area, her home base. As we continue to focus our efforts in other counties, we are confident that we will see similar, if not better, positive numbers," Wargotz continued.
"In fact, with these poll results, I am so confident that our message is resonating with the voters of Maryland, I have placed an additional $500,000 into the campaign so that we can take our message of creating jobs, cutting wasteful spending and lowering taxes to the four corners of Maryland" continued Wargotz.
In addition to being the only elected official running for the Republican nomination, Commissioner Wargotz is also a practicing physician and business owner. Eric and his wife, Cheryl-Ann live on the Eastern Shore where they are raising their three children.
Annapolis, MD-- As per the suggestion of the Tarrance Group, The Wargotz for U.S. Senate Campaign has provided additional details subsequent to the initial press release announcing Dr. Wargotz's lead in Baltimore County CD1. We thank the Tarrance Group for advising us on how best to present the information. The Wargotz campaign also thanks the Andy Harris Campaign for U.S. Congress for their assistance in obtaining this important and encouraging data.
In a poll conducted by the Tarrance Group, lead Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Eric Wargotz is leading 24-year incumbent Senator Barbara Mikulski in CD1 Baltimore County. Wargotz, serving out his first term as the elected President of the Queen Anne's County Board of Commissioners, received 34% of the vote, while Mikulski received 31%. A little known independent candidate received 9%. Twenty-six percent of the voters were undecided.
The poll was done over two days at the end of May and although the sample is limited (41), we believe the numbers are important to note, and encouraging. We chose to report the Baltimore County data as we expect it to be a bell-weather predictor. Wargotz also beat Mikulski in some Eastern Shore Counties. It shows that our state-wide efforts to oust the incumbent are "bearing some fruit."
The Tarrance Group is one of the most widely respected and successful Republican strategic research and polling firms in the nation.
"These results prove what I have known for over a year, this race is winnable," Wargotz said. "I am particularly pleased with these numbers as we have focused campaign resources and time in the Baltimore area, her home base. As we continue to focus our efforts in other counties, we are confident that we will see similar, if not better, positive numbers," Wargotz continued.
"In fact, with these poll results, I am so confident that our message is resonating with the voters of Maryland, I have placed an additional $500,000 into the campaign so that we can take our message of creating jobs, cutting wasteful spending and lowering taxes to the four corners of Maryland" continued Wargotz.
In addition to being the only elected official running for the Republican nomination, Commissioner Wargotz is also a practicing physician and business owner. Eric and his wife, Cheryl-Ann live on the Eastern Shore where they are raising their three children.
POWER LEVEL SERIES WITH 5-1 WIN IN GAME FOUR
Phillip Irwin Tosses Seven Scoreless Innings
Charleston, WV – The West Virginia Power used a fourth-inning home run en route to a 5-1 win over the Shorebirds at Appalachian Power Park on Friday night. The Shorebirds did not plate a run until the ninth inning.
After three scoreless innings, the Power cracked the scoreboard in the fourth inning. David Rubenstein drew a lead off walk. Two batters later, Jose Hernandez singled. Then, Jesus Brito drilled a Jesse Beal breaking ball over the left field wall to lift the Power to an early 3-0 edge.
In the sixth inning, Jose Hernandez hit a lead off homer to give the Power a 4-0 lead.
The Power tacked on a fifth run in the seventh inning against relief pitcher Brian Parker, who made his Shorebirds debut. After the first two outs were recorded, Jarek Cunningham doubled. Then, David Rubenstein hit a triple to the right-center field gap to bring home Cunningham.
The Shorebirds scored their lone run in the ninth inning off reliever Eliecer Navarro. Tyler Townsend belted a double to deep center field. The next batter, Kieron Pope delivered a double to deep left field to score Townsend.
West Virginia starter Phillip Irwin earned his third win of the season in seven shutout innings. He allowed only four hits. Irwin struck out seven and walked one. Irwin retired 11 of the first 12 batters he faced.
Jesse Beal was tagged with the loss in six innings. He allowed seven hits and four runs. Beal fanned four and walked two.
The Shorebirds return to action on Saturday, July 3 against the West Virginia Power. RHP Pat Kantakevich will make his second start of the season.
Charleston, WV – The West Virginia Power used a fourth-inning home run en route to a 5-1 win over the Shorebirds at Appalachian Power Park on Friday night. The Shorebirds did not plate a run until the ninth inning.
After three scoreless innings, the Power cracked the scoreboard in the fourth inning. David Rubenstein drew a lead off walk. Two batters later, Jose Hernandez singled. Then, Jesus Brito drilled a Jesse Beal breaking ball over the left field wall to lift the Power to an early 3-0 edge.
In the sixth inning, Jose Hernandez hit a lead off homer to give the Power a 4-0 lead.
The Power tacked on a fifth run in the seventh inning against relief pitcher Brian Parker, who made his Shorebirds debut. After the first two outs were recorded, Jarek Cunningham doubled. Then, David Rubenstein hit a triple to the right-center field gap to bring home Cunningham.
The Shorebirds scored their lone run in the ninth inning off reliever Eliecer Navarro. Tyler Townsend belted a double to deep center field. The next batter, Kieron Pope delivered a double to deep left field to score Townsend.
West Virginia starter Phillip Irwin earned his third win of the season in seven shutout innings. He allowed only four hits. Irwin struck out seven and walked one. Irwin retired 11 of the first 12 batters he faced.
Jesse Beal was tagged with the loss in six innings. He allowed seven hits and four runs. Beal fanned four and walked two.
The Shorebirds return to action on Saturday, July 3 against the West Virginia Power. RHP Pat Kantakevich will make his second start of the season.
SHOREBIRDS GAME NOTES: 7/2 @ West Virginia
REVIEW: The Shorebirds aim to wrap up the series win in game four against the Power. West Virginia plated five runs in the first four innings last night to cruise by Delmarva.
FIRST ROAD SERIES WIN SINCE: The Shorebirds have not won a road series since the Asheville series at McCormick field between April 28 and May 1 (3-1). The Shorebirds have lost the last five road series to: Kannapolis (1-3), West Virginia (1-3), Hickory (1-3), Greensboro (1-3) and Lexington (0-3).
TIED FOR LEAGUE LEAD: Mikey Planeta is tied for the South Atlantic League in outfield assists with nine. Destin Hood of Hagerstown and Leandro Castro of Lakewood also have nine assists.
PLAYER TO WATCH: STEVE BUMBRY
Bumbry has three multi-hit games in his last five. He has 22 multi-hit games on the season. Bumbry takes a three-game hit streak into game four against West Virginia. He did not strike out last night for the first time in five games. The 12th rounder for the Orioles in 2009 is batting .355 away from Perdue Stadium (38-107) and just .231 at home (30-130). Bumbry is also hitting better against righties (.292) than lefties (.276).
FIRST ROAD SERIES WIN SINCE: The Shorebirds have not won a road series since the Asheville series at McCormick field between April 28 and May 1 (3-1). The Shorebirds have lost the last five road series to: Kannapolis (1-3), West Virginia (1-3), Hickory (1-3), Greensboro (1-3) and Lexington (0-3).
TIED FOR LEAGUE LEAD: Mikey Planeta is tied for the South Atlantic League in outfield assists with nine. Destin Hood of Hagerstown and Leandro Castro of Lakewood also have nine assists.
PLAYER TO WATCH: STEVE BUMBRY
Bumbry has three multi-hit games in his last five. He has 22 multi-hit games on the season. Bumbry takes a three-game hit streak into game four against West Virginia. He did not strike out last night for the first time in five games. The 12th rounder for the Orioles in 2009 is batting .355 away from Perdue Stadium (38-107) and just .231 at home (30-130). Bumbry is also hitting better against righties (.292) than lefties (.276).