Maxine On Boarder Control

Everyone concentrates on the problems we're having in this country lately: illegal immigration, hurricane recovery, alligators attacking people in Florida.


Not me. I concentrate on solutions for the problems. It's a win-win situation.

+ Dig a moat the length of the Mexican border.

+ Send the dirt to New Orleans to raise the level of the levies.

+ Put the Florida alligators in the moat along the Mexican border.

Any other problems you would like for me to solve today ? Yes!

Think about this one:

1. Cows
2..The Constitution
3. The Ten Commandments

C O W S

Is it just me, or does anyone else find it amazing that during the mad cow epidemic our government could track a single cow, born in Canada almost three years ago, right to the stall where she slept in the state of Washington? And, they tracked her calves to their stalls. But they are unable to locate 11 million illegal aliens wandering around our country. Maybe we should give each of them a cow.

T H E C O N S T I T U T I O N

They keep talking about drafting a Constitution for Iraq .... Why don't we just give them ours? It was written by a lot of really smart guys, it has worked for over 200 years, and we're not using it anymore.

T H E 1 0 C O M M A N D M E N T S

The real reason that we can't have the Ten Commandments posted in a courthouse is this:
You cannot post 'Thou Shalt Not Steal,' 'Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery,' and 'Thou Shall Not Lie' in a buildi ng full of lawyers, judges and politicians.It creates a hostile work environment.

PART OF THE PROBLEM
Also, Think about this: If you don't want to forward this for fear of offending
someone-- YOU ARE PART OF THE PROBLEM!

It is Time for America to Speak up !

Major Trouble!

Is this kid adorable, or what?

Who Is the Wizard In PAC-14’s Land Of Oz?

Public revelation of a fully formed scheme to finance the enlargement and expansion of the “public access channel,” PAC-14, by means of a mandatory “fee” for Comcast service has caused both curiosity and concern about its evolution in secrecy, including the complete disregard of PAC-14’s board of directors who are appointed by its sponsoring “partners” (Salisbury Univ., Wicomico County and the City of Salisbury). But Rick Pollitt, John Cannon, Barrie Tilghman and Louise Smith were apparently informed about its formulation during that process.

Another mystery and matter of concern is the identity of those who formulated this tax plan and secrecy scheme. And let us be clear: if it is approved by the Salisbury City Council and the Wicomico County Council, it would be a cleverly and clandestinely conceived tax on citizens who have Comcast service.

All we are being told is that a “transition task force” of 18 persons have approved the plan. A special program promoting the tax plan that recently ran on (surprise!) PAC-14 and consisted of a conversation between two members of that task force – namely Michael Pretl and Philip Tilghman – did not mention who authorized the task force or selected its members or why the public and most members of the two Councils mentioned above, including those who are on the PAC-14 board, were kept in the dark. Apparently Pretl and Tilghman are among the prime movers of the tax plan/secrecy scheme, and are aware of significant details that they deliberately did not disclose.

This blog will present the details as they emerge, including the multi-part analysis by G. A. Harrison that will appear this week, beginning today. Scroll down for the first installment of the commentary by “Cato,” or go here: http://www.delmarvadealings.com/2008/07/28/the-pac-14-fiasco-part-i-%e2%80%a6/#more-2493

And if you want to see the names of the members of the “transition task force,” go here: http://sbynews.blogspot.com/2008/07/pac-14s-transition-task-force-revealed.html

What's Wrong With This Picture?

Yes, that's a City Vehicle driving the WRONG WAY up and through the Downtown Plaza. NO, the other end was NOT closed at the time. When they drove past my Office and up the street, I grabbed my camera as quick as I could and took this photo.

More Than 6,000 People Joined Andy Harris At The Shorebirds Game

The Fireworks that evening were the best EVER given at the Shorebirds Stadium the other night while Andy Harris sponsored a day at the Ball Park in Salisbury. Everyone thought the Grand Fanale was over and the next thing you knew it happened again and again, 4 times in all!

It seemed like everyone and their brother came to the Stadium to show their support for Andy, including his entire Family and friends. Although I have many more photos of that evening, I can only fit so many. It was a grand evening and many people got the opportunity to meet Andy outside the Stadium before the Game.

I asked the management if Frank Kratovill would be hosting his own sponsorship at the Shorebirds but considering they don't want to be any part of a losing team, (hence Andy's special night with the Shorebirds) their answer was, no.

Could It Be Bubba?

"Joe,

I have a son with Spina Bifida. Even though we qualify for a Handicap Permit, we choose to simply park as close as we can and assist him in walking. Having a handicapped child will open your eyes to the world around you. As we were leaving Home Depot today, we walked past this car. It caught our attention in two ways. One because it was a nice car, but TWO because even though there was no handicap tag or placard, the owner somehow felt he qualified for the spot. I guess it was a Mental Handicap!"

Can YOU Guess Which 3 Of These Stations Are Gordy Marts?

Does anyone know what price fixing is? You see, the way I see things, each one of these Stations is in close proximity of one and other, yet ONE of these Exxon's is HONORABLE, (not owned by the Gordy Family) and another example is Sam's Club.

The next time you feel like getting screwed, visit one of the local Gordy Tiger Marts, pull out your jar of petroleum jelly, bend over and tell them to reach inside to collect their money. If you'd like to save yourself the trouble, go to Sam's Club or the more honorable Exxon Gas Station on Rt. 13 & College Ave. Heck, shop around like I did and buy your gas pretty much anywhere else and save yourself some serious bread!

The age of the Internet really sucks, doesn't it Billy? You will be held just as accountable as our local Government. After all Folks, it's obvious the Gordy's are asking for MORE money to help support Frank Kratovill. Oh, and to get $20.00 worth of FREE gas, I think not! YOU are paying for everyone else's subscription to the Daily Times to boot!

Ron Alessi To Step Down As President Of The Salisbury Zoo Commission

There's all around good news coming from the Salisbury Zoo recently. I ran into Mr. Ron Alessi at the Shorebirds Game the other night in support of Andy Harris. I was able to take a few minutes and have a nice conversation with Ron where he flat out told me he's getting ready to resign as President of the Zoo Commission. When I asked why, he simply replied he was getting too old and it was time for a change.

Mr. Alessi was also kind enough to give me an exclusive by adding the Zoo has in fact hired a new Education Director but with everything going on that evening the name slipped him. I do know that her Husband is teaching Golf at UMES and they recently moved to the area. Ron sounded VERY pleased with this opportunity and from what I saw through his expressions, I'd have to agree. Besides, anyone, (no disrespect to the new person filling that position) is going to be 99.9% better than Carrie Samis, that's for sure.

Ladies & Gentlemen, the empire is crumbling little by little. Mr. Alessi has spent so many years at the realm dedicating his free time, one can only say thank you. I may not agree with his past or style but one can't deny his dedication and love for the Salisbury Zoo.

In closing, I'm sure you'll read about this in the months to come in the Daily Times?

Even Sherman Couldn't Get The Customers To Pull In

While the Saturn Dealership in Delmar, (?) tried every stunt known to the automobile industry to try and encourage customers to at least pull in and have a free hamburger, hot dog, soda, chips, massive discounts and bouncing machines, there's NO money left!

Dealers are discounting automobiles like there's no tomorrow. One used car lot next to WaWa further north on Rt. 13 has nothing but pickup trucks on their lot, no cars at all. Other dealers have the rock bottom prices plastered all over the vehicle but there's no one pulling in to buy.

I just read an article in the Washington Post talking about expanding employee pricing to anyone they know. Dee, Dee, Deeee! No Sh!t! Either you unload them or you go under with that much more debt! Then who's going to service these vehicles when they fold? I love the commercial with Chrysler offering a Lifetime Warranty! Who's Lifetime? My money says I'll easily outlive that corporation, especially in this economy!

I guess a lot of people are that stupid?

MC MATZ’S ZTAM 4 FOR 4 AT OCEAN WITH WIN SATURDAY

Manley Brown, Jr. was the leading trainer at Rosecroft Raceway with 44
winners in 209 starts when the Fort Washington track closed June 28.
Brown has taken many of his trainees to Ocean Downs and fared very well
with them there. Brown’s eleventh win during the current summer meet was
with Mc Matz’s Ztam, a 7 year-old gelding, which won Saturday night July
26 (1:56.4, $4.40). The son of Sportsmaster from Funny Clown edged four
year-old Broule Hanover in a photo-finish and now has won four straight
at the ocean, the first three with John Wagner in the bike. With Wagner
unavailable Saturday, Ray Robinson, Jr. stepped in as the pilot.
Robinson earned his 23^rd win of the meet and is now only 20 wins shy of
the 1,000 career-win driving mark.

Mr Love Joy, a ten year-old gelding was seeking his fifth win of the
meet, but incurred a break and did not finish in a race won by Casimir
Bad Boy (1:56.4, $2.80). The nine year-old is trained by Shawn Armour
and was driven by Brandon Givens, who logged a driving double and has 13
wins for the summer meet. Givens also had the lines as four year-old
Crucial Escape, trained by Ronald Short, won her third at the ocean this
summer (1:59.2, $5.00). Wayne Long and Eric Ledford also posted
driving-doubles Saturday. Long now has 13 driving wins during the meet
while Ledford leads all drivers with 35.

Live racing continues with a Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
evening format through closing night August 24. First post is 7:35 pm.
Many stakes races are set during the final sixteen nights in the 40-day
meet. For further information, call Ocean Downs (410) 641-0600.

Jim Whittemore, Publicity Director

Does Anyone Actually Believe Bubba Would Make A Good Mayor?

The above photos were taken by ME this past Saturday. But wait a minute, does the SHA give their Staff take home vehicles? Are YOU and I paying for that vehicle? More importantly, are YOU and I paying for that GAS? Yes, this is Mr. Comegys home. Do YOU realize what the BIGGEST concern for Americans is right now? GASOLINE!

With the price of gas going through the roof, why are we, (the taxpayers) paying for Gary Comegys to drive around in this vehicle and actually bring it home on weekends? Could he be abusing the system? Do his Bosses care that he's rarely at work and spent all that time campaigning during business hours and now he's planning on spending even more time campaigning for Mayor? Enough Is Enough!

Well, I don't care if it is a take home vehicle, this ticks me off. I can see State Troopers locally having take home vehicles. I can see Sheriff's Deputies and even SPD Officers who live in the City having a vehicle to take home. My friend GA Harrison disagrees with me on that, that's what makes things so interesting on our Blogs.

However, a SHA take home vehicle? IF this is true, it's time our Governor start looking into how to SAVE a few million dollars and stop sucking every dollar out of our pockets as humanly possible through taxes!

It's time for a change all the way around but more importantly, this is the example you have of a guy who actually believes he has a chance at winning as Mayor of the City of Salisbury. If Billy Burke thinks things are bad in Pocomoke, man, we need to send Bubba down there for a while, wouldn't you agree?

My Book, "How To Get Laid In Salisbury For Dummies"

Oh, that FEEL GOOD Press Release sent out last week from the Salisbury Police Department wanting ALL of YOU to feel good that your man is afraid to go out and find his way to the Thrifty Motel for a quickie clearly told me today, (Sunday) that those arrests didn't seem to scare off the female population looking for a quick buck or two.

It goes back to the old Dr. Phil saying, "How's It Working For You" Chief? I truly loved the God Message they like to pass off to everyone each day from that Motel, as if anyone believes the bullsh!t coming from that place. Nevertheless, without going up to the windows and taking some peep shots, I chose to stay across the street and watch these people doing what they could to pick up anyone they possibly could. Funny thing is, why isn't the local Law Enforcement doing this?

I spoke to one of my friends about this who travels that area several times a day and he said, yep, I saw them today. They're out in full force, aren't they? So WE can see it! We can also see the Gangs and We can see the graffiti and prostitution and even the rampant drug sales all over the City. How is it everyone is so blind Chief?

Let me close with this. Does anyone reading this Blog believe for a single second that the SPD isn't loaded with PROFESSIONAL Police Officers trained to have an eye for such wrong doings? I say that with all due respect towards the Officers because I happen to know that they have been asked to concentrate on other issues instead and the Officers are EXTREMELY frustrated.

Remember, where there is prostitution, there is drugs. If "I" can see this so openly, if Officers are asked to concentrate on other issues, would you agree your City is falling apart right in front of your very eyes and it's time for a change in leadership? Or do you simply believe no Police Officers were working on Sunday?

Question of the Day, Mon 7/28

Can animals commit suicide?

Councilwoman Debbie Campbell On Bill Reddish Show This Morning

Turn your radio to 1320 AM this morning and listen to Debbie Campbell share her points of view of the City of Salisbury. She should be on at 7:40 AM on WICO.

As The Jail Churns

"On Friday July 25, 2008 Chief Investigator William Hardin was banned from the building of Wicomico County Detention Center. This was on the order of Chief of Security Col. Thomas Kimble. Not only was Mr. Hardin banned, his office was padlocked. What is really going on here? It's common knowledge at WCDC that Mr. Hardin and Director Devenyns have locked horns before. Its also a fact that Director Devenyns has been the subject, or should I say suspect, of an investigation. It is also a fact that Mr. Hardin, who normally reports directly to the director, does not fall under the directors chain of command any more. Which means that he is not responsible to report to the director, and has not for more than four months.

The banning occurred on Friday just after the front page announcement of WCDC to house more US Marshall Detainees. How could good news go so bad so quickly.

Do not think that Col. Kimble done the banning on his own, he was ordered to. Mr. Hardin is retired from MSP and regarded highly statewide. The Wicomico County Sherriff will attest to this as he has worked with and known Mr. Hardin for many years.

It has been evident that Director Devenyns, not warden as he has never been certified to be a correctional officer, does knee jerk reactions. He had one officer out on administrative leave because of unfounded rumors. That was paid leave without the officer using one minute of personal leave. A paid vacation. Another officer was arrested and handcuffed in the Officers Dining Room, placed on unpaid leave only to be restored to duty with back pay. Both of these officers have lawsuits pending. Will Mr. Hardin be joining their ranks? Only time will tell. If anyone has more facts or can refute any of these facts, please speak up. Only the light of truth will be true. The really sad fact is that the hard working and yes underpaid line officers will the ones who truly suffer."

The PAC-14 Fiasco - Part I …

... How Will YOUR Money Be Spent?

To date, the move to put our local access channel - PAC-14 - on sounder financial footing has been little more than a series of deceptions and refusals to answer questions. In other words, it's been a pure fiasco.

Today we begin a five (5) part series on The PAC-14 Fiasco. Read more...

Grouchy

A 5th grader asked her mother the age-old question,
"How did I get here?"
Her mother told her, "God sent you."
"Did God send you, too?" asked the child.
"Yes, Dear," the mother replied.
"What about Grandma and Grandpa?" the child persisted.
"He sent them also," the mother said.
"Did he send their parents, too?" asked the child.
"Yes, Dear, He did," said the mother patiently.
"So you're telling me that there has been NO sex in this family for 200 years?
No wonder everyone's so damn grouchy around here."

Tomorrow's Posts

Ladies & Gentlemen, tomorrow is going to be a big day in Posts. Many, (if not all) of our Posts are big news and exclusive news as well. You will NOT see any of these stories in the Daily Times or in the morning's news casts on television. That will change in the afternoon as everyone will be scrambling to see if what I'm positing is in fact true. Remember though, pictures don't lie. Anyhow, it should be a very interesting day tomorrow. Enjoy!

More Rumors On The Wicomico County Detention Center

"Well rumor has it now that Major Mopey is telling the staff that the article in the Daily times is misquoting 3D and there will in fact not be any raise to CO's pay. But hell.. no one will ever know it that reads the paper. Good going Doug! Free PR and a feel good vibe from the public, that can just be retracted on page 20 in small print a week from now.

Another rumor is that chief investigator Hardin has been banned from the building. I wonder if the Director would comment on that in the Daily Times. I wonder who(m)was being investigated?"

FDIC Insurance Fund...Myth or Reality?

(RTTNews) - The FDIC is looking for ways to shore up its depleted deposit fund, including charging higher premiums on riskier brokered deposits, FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair said Friday.

However, that fund is "a myth," according to longtime banking consultant Bert Ely, and consumers may end up paying the price of what is expected to be a growing wave of bank failures.
NYU Economics Professor Nouriel Roubini predicts that Congress will have to intervene in order to bail out the deposit fund.

"They're going to run out of money, with certainty," he predicted. "Congress is going to have to recapitalize the FDIC, those $50 billion plus is not going to be enough, by no means."

Indeed, on Friday afternoon FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair said in an interview on C-SPAN television that banks holding brokered deposits may be charged higher premiums in order to bring back the reserve to an acceptable size.

"I think that is something we need to factor into our premiums and charge higher premiums to banks that fit that profile," she said in the interview, noting that the IndyMac failure was a big factor in the need for additional funds in the deposit insurance fund.

This means higher premiums for FDIC insured banks, analyst Ely noted, further complicating an already tenuous situation for the U.S. banking system. Banks will most likely pass the increased costs onto their customers, he said.

"Banks are going to pass it through to their customers through higher interest rates on loans, lower interest on deposit," Ely predicted.

The FDIC has around $53 billion set aside to back up bank deposits up to $100,000 per depositor, one of the ways the organization is designed to ensure confidence in the banking industry. However, according to Ely, that $53 billion is "not really available."

"The deposit insurance fund is as real as the social security trust fund," Ely said, noting that only a "small fraction" of the $53 billion is actually available and "any losses beyond that will be assessed on the banks."

(RTTNews) - The reserve, as of March 31, was valued at $52.843 billion, or 1.19 percent of the total insured deposits of $4.431 trillion. According to the Deposit Insurance Reform Act, the
FDIC must have at minimum 1.15 percent of all insured deposits in the fund, with a target rate of 1.25 percent.

The failure of IndyMac, which is estimated to cost the deposit fund at minimum $4 billion, brings the target below 1.15 percent, forcing the FDIC to adopt a restoration plan that will restore the Deposit fund to 1.15 percent within 5 years, according to the Reform Act.

"The $4 billion loss would drop the fund down to about 1.10 ratio," Ely explained. "The FDIC is going to be obligated of an increase in premiums to pay for that loss, so the only monies that are available $2.843 billion in the fund, of that $50.966 billion was not available."

Ely noted that any loss over $1.877 billion would have brought the ratio below 1.15 percent, meaning that losses are going to have to be assessed back to the banks.

by RTT Staff Writer