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Monday, February 09, 2009
CENTER-RIGHT SOCIALISM IS HERE
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Folks, I have posted this warning time and time again. Early-on I issued warnings to the general public about our nation's transition from a capitalist society to Socialism.
Several years ago I tried to contact Larry Kudlow about going on his nationally recognized TV show to display the data I collected to drive this point home. At that time Larry Kudlow himself made a vague attempt to warn the public about the shortcomings of a newly created American Socialist culture. And now on virtually every major US Network that is all you hear - OUR NEW SOCIALIST AMERICAN NATION.
Here is a repeat copy of my warnings that were issued and printed in The Daily Times, Wednesday, August 21, 2002.
Salisbury and Wicomico County, on its Way to Socialism?
Nobody wants to talk about it--it's a taboo subject--but you can see the
Earliest stages of Socialism right here in Wicomico County. There are examples all around us. Vacant "free enterprise" buildings taken over by various local government entities. It's been done slowly over time, in order not to alarm the average taxpayer. Unchecked, this governmental intervention will cause departmental budgets to increase at an exponential rate whereby the only way to keep the "machine" going is to assess average taxpayers to make up the difference using every method imaginable. Usually they target the small guy who has little or no voice and fewer financial resources to defend him/her. They're trying to find any way to fee us, license us, and tax us to make up the difference of their ever-increasing budgets. It's an equation that cannot be solved without higher taxation.
Look at the Facts:
FACT
Buildings that have been occupied by government entities in recent years: Service Merchandise Building (Mount Hermon Rd.), Lowes Building (Old Ocean City Rd.), JC Penny's Building (Main St.),
Thrift Drug Store (Waverly Shopping Ctr.), Trailways Building (East Main Street), E.S. Adkins Building (North Salisbury Blvd.), Smullen Pool & Spa Building (East Main St.), Ace Hardware (Mt. Hermon Rd.), Purity Bacon Building (South Division Street), Allenwood Shopping Center (Rt. 13), Shoreline Office Supply (Bateman Street), and several other residential properties recently condemned on Fooks Road near the airport. These buildings have not only been taken over by government, but they have been removed from our assessable tax base, and are not generating any real property tax revenues.
FACT
While the average taxpayer is off working in order to make ends meet, SPECIAL INTEREST, is working hard to circumvent the process by excluding themselves from the contributing to the public coffers. Some of these special interest groups actually sponsored legislation to exclude themselves - School Teachers - from paying any real estate taxes on their own homes while increasing the tax burden on ordinary taxpaying folks. – (HB 965 – EXEMPTION FOR SCHOOL TEACHERS) But that wasn’t enough, the very next legislative session they tried again and this time they included OTHER ELITE GROUPS - School Teachers, Law Enforcement, and Fire Fighters in the proposed bill – (HB 197 – PROPERTY TAX CREDIT SCHOOL TEACHERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTERS).
FACT
Wicomico County experienced the largest tax increase--24%--in the history of our County government. This was just the beginning before the 2% revenue cap was passed by referendum by a majority vote.
FACT
Wicomico County imposes $5,250.00 impact fee on all newly constructed single family dwellings. Most municipalities have followed suit – (Fruitland - $5000.00, Pittsville - $10,000, and other locals are following the trend).
FACT
Initially the majority of former Wicomico County council members voted to expand and build a "Prison for Profit" to incarcerate immigrants to the tune of approximately 22 million dollars. Fortunately, for taxpayers, the council reconsidered their action and decided to scrap the proposal. However, taxpayers were burdened and saddled with the cost of the frivolous conceptual Architectural & Engineering process.
FACT
Each year since 1977 in Wicomico County and other Maryland Counties hundreds of acres of farmland have been taken over by the government as the State purchases the land development rights – (Agriculture Preservation Act) - in order to preserve the land in perpetuity for agriculture use. This forces homebuyers into densely populated city limits, and thus limiting their homebuilding options. Never again, can each succeeding generation purchase a piece of this land for purpose of building his or her dream home. Clearly this is a form of US COMMUNISM.
FACT
While our local government budgets are increasing, we are losing some our largest tax base contributors such as Dresser, Campbell Soup, Crown Cork & Seal, Duo Sofa, Field Container, Shawnee Homes, among many others. This is partially due to higher local taxes, NAFTA, and GATT.
So when your local and regional commerce officials tout that they are doing wonders in promoting the business climate for our area, think again, and be mindful of what has actually transpired? The FACTS speak for themselves.
Community Activist Stephanie K. Burke (Wymzie) Enters Race for Pocomoke City Council
Friday February 6th at 4:43 PM minutes before the filing deadline, Stephanie K. Burke entered the race to actually represent the people of PocomokeCity as Councilman for District Four creating an election next April. Stephanie has pledged to give the City back to the people by making changes to the City Charter to insure the past abuses of power at City Hall come to a dead stop.Stephanie said “I promise to bring real change to the Pocomoke Government first by enforcing the charter which the current administration refuses to do, then to change the charter to insure there cannot be the flagrant abuses of power we see today” she continued with “the first step is to remove the city manager from office, it’s a political appointment that people normally serve 3 to 7 years and 33-years is simply too long for any one man to be in power, with zero accountability to the people."
An issue important to the citizens of Pocomoke that needs to be immediately addressed is the City government does not require any disclosure of any city employee ownership in any company doing business with the city. It has long been rumored that City Manager Russ Blake has been a share holder of companies awarded large contracts from the city, but there has been no way to know since disclosure is not required.
Pocomoke city has never required disclosure from employees or elected officials who have purchased city owned real estate in private back room deals over the years. City Councilmen and employees have personally profited from poorly advertised to back room real estate transactions from the city in the past. She said “This has got to change the people have a right to know if city employees or officials are profiteering.”
The list of problems in Pocomoke City is too long to list here; as is the platform she was put forward so we will not take up the entire front page to publish it here.
Please click here to read more on the Pocomoke Tattler. (opens in new window)
Facebook members click here to join the cause!
Please support Stephanie K. Burke in her campaign to give Pocomoke City back to the people!
Monday, 2/9. Today is . . .
Tonight's Full Moon is called the "Snow Moon" or "Hunger Moon." It's name came from the Native Americans of New England and the Great Lakes.
"Snow Moon" refers to the heaviest amounts of snowfall in the month of February. And "Hunger Moon" refers to the worst month for hunting of food.
Now you've learned something new today. Enjoy.
WWTP - One Year Ago Today
Partially Treated Wastewater Spill at Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)
Date: February 8, 2008
(Salisbury, Maryland) – The City is in the fourth year of a major upgrade to the City’s WWTP. The upgrade includes construction of many new treatment systems.
An underground process line serving one of the new systems began leaking on February 7th between 9:50 pm and 10:12 pm resulting in partially treated wastewater entering an on site stormdrain that feeds into the Wicomico River.
The Wicomico County Environmental Health Department advises that swimming, fishing, and water contact should be avoided in the Wicomico River from the City Park to the Upper Ferry. This advisory is in effect until further notice or when water samples show acceptable bacteria levels.
The partially treated wastewater spilled from the WWTP process line was approximately 173,000 gallons (roughly 9% of total flow received and fully treated).
The process line is being replaced by the upgrade contractor.
The spill was reported to the Maryland Department of the Environment and the Wicomico County Environmental Health Department.
The City will be taking samples of the Wicomico River and water quality testing will be performed.
For more information, contact James Caldwell, Director of Public Works (410) 548-3170.
A Team of Teams Making a Difference! JAMES S. CALDWELL, P.E. DIRECTOR NEWELL W. MESSICK III, P.E. DEPUTY DIRECTOR Government Office Building 125 North Division Street Salisbury, MD 21801-4940 Phone: (410) 548-3170 Fax: (410) 548-3107
Side Note: Let's not forget someone already admitted the leak started the night before and NOT just for the 22 minutes they mention!
Date: February 8, 2008
(Salisbury, Maryland) – The City is in the fourth year of a major upgrade to the City’s WWTP. The upgrade includes construction of many new treatment systems.
An underground process line serving one of the new systems began leaking on February 7th between 9:50 pm and 10:12 pm resulting in partially treated wastewater entering an on site stormdrain that feeds into the Wicomico River.
The Wicomico County Environmental Health Department advises that swimming, fishing, and water contact should be avoided in the Wicomico River from the City Park to the Upper Ferry. This advisory is in effect until further notice or when water samples show acceptable bacteria levels.
The partially treated wastewater spilled from the WWTP process line was approximately 173,000 gallons (roughly 9% of total flow received and fully treated).
The process line is being replaced by the upgrade contractor.
The spill was reported to the Maryland Department of the Environment and the Wicomico County Environmental Health Department.
The City will be taking samples of the Wicomico River and water quality testing will be performed.
For more information, contact James Caldwell, Director of Public Works (410) 548-3170.
A Team of Teams Making a Difference! JAMES S. CALDWELL, P.E. DIRECTOR NEWELL W. MESSICK III, P.E. DEPUTY DIRECTOR Government Office Building 125 North Division Street Salisbury, MD 21801-4940 Phone: (410) 548-3170 Fax: (410) 548-3107
Side Note: Let's not forget someone already admitted the leak started the night before and NOT just for the 22 minutes they mention!
3 Years Ago Today
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A picture is worth a thousands words, so I'll be brief. Three years ago this home was sitting vacant after a fire and still is TODAY! While the Mayor has gone after others for such code violations, this home site beside the Salisbury Police Department and has yet to be torn down. Now you know there's a TON of violations here and there have been lots of excuses as to why it hasn't come down but again I ask ALL of you. What has Mayor Tilghman done good for the City of Salisbury in the past 12 years?Salisbury News & Blognetnews Delaware
In case some of you hadn't noticed, we have removed the Delaware Blognetnews Ranking on the right hand side of the Blog.
The reason we chose to do so was because the Editor of the Delaware Blognetnews decided, (without mentioning a word to us) that they received too many complaints from the Delaware Blogs that Salisbury News was dominating that Site with too many articles and that their Blogs were not getting the attention they feel they deserve.
So the Editor chose to keep the Salisbury News Link up on the right hand side but our articles would no longer be seen on the main page. Since it can't be seen, there's no doubt that Salisbury News will simply drop in ratings, unless I have a bigger following from Blognetnews than I thought. Nevertheless, we chose to remove that icon and see how things go for a while.
My personal opinion about this matter is, they should have contacted me about the problem for starters and without a question, they should have contacted me about their decision to remove us from the main page.
The idea is to deliver news and information and while Salisbury News was delivering massive hits to Blognetnews, this would have been the professional way of handling this issue. Instead, they'll leave Salisbury News up on their Site because they don't want to lose all that traffic, but screw us in the end by making it that much more difficult to find our articles.
I'm not so certain this was such a good move because we have achieved the #1 Ranking in the state of Maryland for the 5th week in a row, dominating the #1 spot for 2009.
I respect the Delaware Bloggers and appreciate their work. However, the answer is, (IMHO) to create more articles themselves and COMPETE rather than crying foul. Perhaps it's time to create our own Website that takes FREE RSS Feeds from any Blogger they want, even without permission and design a ranking system that actually works. Then we can sell advertising there as well and make lots of money off of Bloggers working their rear ends off and reward them back with a percentage of the take?
It's a big undertaking but hey, I've got nothing but time anyway, so why not. I'm sure GA Harrison will disagree with this Post, that's his right. GA is the Editor of the Delmarva Blognetnews and felt they had the right to remove us. However, he also agreed that the way they handled it was wrong.
Maybe one day they'll figure out a way to only link just Delaware news and information to that Site. After all, we are right on the Maryland/Delaware line and cutting us off and punishing you for delivering too many articles just doesn't seem right. I'll add, many of the people reading Salisbury News live in Delaware but work, shop and enjoy the Salisbury, Maryland.
The reason we chose to do so was because the Editor of the Delaware Blognetnews decided, (without mentioning a word to us) that they received too many complaints from the Delaware Blogs that Salisbury News was dominating that Site with too many articles and that their Blogs were not getting the attention they feel they deserve.
So the Editor chose to keep the Salisbury News Link up on the right hand side but our articles would no longer be seen on the main page. Since it can't be seen, there's no doubt that Salisbury News will simply drop in ratings, unless I have a bigger following from Blognetnews than I thought. Nevertheless, we chose to remove that icon and see how things go for a while.
My personal opinion about this matter is, they should have contacted me about the problem for starters and without a question, they should have contacted me about their decision to remove us from the main page.
The idea is to deliver news and information and while Salisbury News was delivering massive hits to Blognetnews, this would have been the professional way of handling this issue. Instead, they'll leave Salisbury News up on their Site because they don't want to lose all that traffic, but screw us in the end by making it that much more difficult to find our articles.
I'm not so certain this was such a good move because we have achieved the #1 Ranking in the state of Maryland for the 5th week in a row, dominating the #1 spot for 2009.
I respect the Delaware Bloggers and appreciate their work. However, the answer is, (IMHO) to create more articles themselves and COMPETE rather than crying foul. Perhaps it's time to create our own Website that takes FREE RSS Feeds from any Blogger they want, even without permission and design a ranking system that actually works. Then we can sell advertising there as well and make lots of money off of Bloggers working their rear ends off and reward them back with a percentage of the take?
It's a big undertaking but hey, I've got nothing but time anyway, so why not. I'm sure GA Harrison will disagree with this Post, that's his right. GA is the Editor of the Delmarva Blognetnews and felt they had the right to remove us. However, he also agreed that the way they handled it was wrong.
Maybe one day they'll figure out a way to only link just Delaware news and information to that Site. After all, we are right on the Maryland/Delaware line and cutting us off and punishing you for delivering too many articles just doesn't seem right. I'll add, many of the people reading Salisbury News live in Delaware but work, shop and enjoy the Salisbury, Maryland.
Sunday, February 08, 2009
The Before & After Guerrero vs Rosado Fight Photos
Before The Fight
After The Fight
Before The Fight
After The FightSalisbury News will deliver a series of photos from the Fights on Friday Night but I wanted to share a few of the before and after shots. I was able to capture a shot of Rosado trying to sneak out of the building where he said, how do we get out of here, I don't want anyone to see me.
Stay tuned Folks, there's lots more to come.
Artist Of Famed Obama Poster Arrested For Tagging
Two warrants were issued for Fairey on Jan. 24 after police determined he'd tagged property in two locations with graffiti based on the Andre the Giant street art campaign from his early career, Officer James Kenneally said. One of the locations was the railroad trestle by the landmark Boston University bridge over the Charles River, police said.Fairey, 38, of Los Angeles, is scheduled to be arraigned Monday in Brighton District Court, said Jake Wark, a spokesman for the Suffolk District Attorney. Wark said Fairey would also be arraigned on a default warrant related to a separate graffiti case in the Roxbury section of Boston.
Speak Out Against Stimulus Bill
Turncoats!
Three turncoat Republican Senators intend to vote for the massive Spendulus bill (also known as the 'Bankrupt America Act'). Here's a general email address (info@gop.com ), the Chairman's email address (chairman@gop.com ), a contact form and a script you can paste in. Call 202.863.8500 or email now.
Dear Michael Steele and GOP officials: As contributors to the GOP at federal, state and local levels, we respectfully but forcefully request that all GOP dollars be withheld from any future campaigns involving Senators Collins, Snowe and Specter. Their disgraceful conduct in saddling our descendants with more than a trillion dollars in debt, with no discernible benefits for the vast majority of American taxpayers, is an outrage. We represent a vast network of grassroots conservatives, organized over the Internet, that intend to stop the Democrats' efforts to build up the size of government and bankrupt our country. Please respond to this request. We would like to know where the GOP stands on this disgraceful conduct that is an assault on us, our children and grandchildren. Sincerely, [Name]
Here's the story.
The three Republican senators who plan to support the measure are Olympia Snowe of Maine, Susan Collins of Maine and Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania. Collins and Specter spoke in favor of the agreement on the Senate floor Friday night.
"The American people want us to work together. They don't want to see us dividing along partisan lines on the most serious crisis confronting our country," Collins said on the floor.
Actually, dimwit, the American people don't want you to bankrupt the country with a thousand-page pork-laden bill that rips off taxpayers and saddles our descendents with massive amounts of debt.
Visit the GOP contact form now and make your voice heard!
Three turncoat Republican Senators intend to vote for the massive Spendulus bill (also known as the 'Bankrupt America Act'). Here's a general email address (info@gop.com ), the Chairman's email address (chairman@gop.com ), a contact form and a script you can paste in. Call 202.863.8500 or email now.
Dear Michael Steele and GOP officials: As contributors to the GOP at federal, state and local levels, we respectfully but forcefully request that all GOP dollars be withheld from any future campaigns involving Senators Collins, Snowe and Specter. Their disgraceful conduct in saddling our descendants with more than a trillion dollars in debt, with no discernible benefits for the vast majority of American taxpayers, is an outrage. We represent a vast network of grassroots conservatives, organized over the Internet, that intend to stop the Democrats' efforts to build up the size of government and bankrupt our country. Please respond to this request. We would like to know where the GOP stands on this disgraceful conduct that is an assault on us, our children and grandchildren. Sincerely, [Name]
Here's the story.
The three Republican senators who plan to support the measure are Olympia Snowe of Maine, Susan Collins of Maine and Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania. Collins and Specter spoke in favor of the agreement on the Senate floor Friday night.
"The American people want us to work together. They don't want to see us dividing along partisan lines on the most serious crisis confronting our country," Collins said on the floor.
Actually, dimwit, the American people don't want you to bankrupt the country with a thousand-page pork-laden bill that rips off taxpayers and saddles our descendents with massive amounts of debt.
Visit the GOP contact form now and make your voice heard!
WAS A LOCAL LAWYER’S CASE AGAINST THE CITY OF SALISBURY “DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE”?
On February 5, the Wicomico Circuit Court threw out a case against the City of Salisbury by someone named Henry L. Vinyard. The on-line report lists it as an “other tort” suit. That must mean it was not for a car crash. The yellow pages list “Henry L. Vinyard” as a lawyer in Salisbury.
Inquiring minds want to know is this a suit by that lawyer and what was the case about? Whatever it was must have happened before January 17, 2008, when the case was filed. Why was it “dismissed with prejudice”? And why wasn’t the City’s attorney in the case from Paul Wilber’s law firm?
Inquiring minds want to know is this a suit by that lawyer and what was the case about? Whatever it was must have happened before January 17, 2008, when the case was filed. Why was it “dismissed with prejudice”? And why wasn’t the City’s attorney in the case from Paul Wilber’s law firm?
Origins of Black History Month
December 19, 1875 - April 3, 1950
Courtesy of the NYPL Digital Gallery,
The New York Public Library.
The story of Black History Month begins with historian Carter G. Woodson. Woodson was passionate about black history. His passion, however, evolved in the most unlikely place. While working at a coal mine when he was twenty, the daily conversation of the black Civil War veterans often focused on interesting historical facts not recorded in history books. Woodson realized that despite the constantly evolving history of the African American experience, documentation was sparse. Woodson’s enthusiasm led him to college where he earned a bachelor degree in European history and a Ph.D. in history. As a new graduate, he managed to earn a living as a high school teacher and later as a professor of history at Howard University. Yet, his desire to document black history remained. He co-founded and financed the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History in 1915 with the lofty goal for it to both publish and fund research and writing projects about black history.
After the organization received substantial funding, Woodson was able resign from Howard and dedicate all of his time to the Association. Through the organization, he established a home study program, directed the study of African American history in schools, hired researchers to search the international archives, and lastly, he founded the Associated Publishers. It published books and resources about black history. The Association also published the quarterly publication the Journal of Negro History, which was distributed throughout the world.
In 1926, Woodson finally came across an idea that would forever associate his name with Black History Month. Negro History Week, as it was called by the black fraternity Omega Psi Phi, was a week in February dedicated to celebrating the achievements of blacks. Their celebration was somewhat stagnant until Woodson offered to put the Association’s name behind the idea in February 1926. Woodson chose the second week in February because it marked the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Through Woodson’s promotion of the celebration in the Journal of Negro History and the creation and distribution of kits for children, Negro History Week gained in popularity. In 1976, it evolved into Black History Month.
Source:
Gates, Henry Louis and West, Cornel, The African American Century, Touchstone, 2002.
SCHOOL -- 1958 vs. 2008
Scenario:
Jack goes quail hunting before school,
pulls into school parking lot with shotgun in gun rack.
1958 - Vice Principal comes over, looks at Jack's shotgun,
goes to his car and gets his shotgun to show Jack.
2008 - School goes into lock down, FBI called, Jack hauled off to jail
and never sees his truck or gun again. Counselors called in
for traumatized students and teachers.
Scenario:
Johnny and Mark get into a fist fight after school.
1958 - Crowd gathers. Mark wins.
Johnny and Mark shake hands and end up buddies.
2008 - Police called, SWAT team arrives, arrests Johnny and Mark.
Charge them with assault, both expelled even though Johnny started it.
Scenario:
Jeffrey won't be still in class, disrupts other students.
1958 - Jeffrey sent to office and given a good paddling by the Principal.
Returns to class, sits still and does not disrupt class again.
2008 - Jeffrey given huge doses of Ritalin. Becomes a zombie.
Tested for ADD. School gets extra money from state
because Jeffrey has a disability.
Scenario:
Billy breaks a window in his neighbor's car
and his Dad gives him a whipping with his belt.
1958 - Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal,
goes to college, and becomes a successful businessman.
2008 - Billy's dad is arrested for child abuse.
Billy removed to foster care and joins a gang.
State psychologist tells Billy's sister that she remembers
being abused herself and their dad goes to prison.
Billy's mom has affair with psychologist.
Scenario:
Mark gets a headache and takes some aspirin to school.
1958 - Mark shares aspirin with Principal out on the smoking dock.
2008 - Police called, Mark expelled from school for drug violations.
Car searched for drugs and weapons.
Scenario:
Pedro fails high school English.
1958 - Pedro goes to summer school, passes English and goes to college.
2008 - Pedro's cause is taken up by state.
Newspaper articles appear nationally
explaining that teaching English as a requirement for graduation is racist.
ACLU files class action lawsuit against state school system
and Pedro's English teacher. English banned from core curriculum.
Pedro given diploma anyway but ends up
mowing lawns for a living because he cannot speak English.
Scenario:
Johnny takes apart leftover firecrackers from 4th of July,
puts them in a model airplane paint bottle, blows up a red ant bed.
1958 - Ants die.
2008- BATF, Homeland Security, FBI called.
Johnny charged with domestic terrorism, FBI investigates parents,
siblings removed from home, computers confiscated,
Johnny's Dad goes on a terror watch list
and is never allowed to fly again.
Scenario:
Johnny falls while running during recess and scrapes his knee.
He is found crying by his teacher, Mary. Mary hugs him to comfort him.
1958 - In a short time, Johnny feels better and goes on playing.
2008 - Mary is accused of being a sexual predator and loses her job..
She faces 3 years in State Prison.
Johnny undergoes 5 years of therapy
Jack goes quail hunting before school,
pulls into school parking lot with shotgun in gun rack.
1958 - Vice Principal comes over, looks at Jack's shotgun,
goes to his car and gets his shotgun to show Jack.
2008 - School goes into lock down, FBI called, Jack hauled off to jail
and never sees his truck or gun again. Counselors called in
for traumatized students and teachers.
Scenario:
Johnny and Mark get into a fist fight after school.
1958 - Crowd gathers. Mark wins.
Johnny and Mark shake hands and end up buddies.
2008 - Police called, SWAT team arrives, arrests Johnny and Mark.
Charge them with assault, both expelled even though Johnny started it.
Scenario:
Jeffrey won't be still in class, disrupts other students.
1958 - Jeffrey sent to office and given a good paddling by the Principal.
Returns to class, sits still and does not disrupt class again.
2008 - Jeffrey given huge doses of Ritalin. Becomes a zombie.
Tested for ADD. School gets extra money from state
because Jeffrey has a disability.
Scenario:
Billy breaks a window in his neighbor's car
and his Dad gives him a whipping with his belt.
1958 - Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal,
goes to college, and becomes a successful businessman.
2008 - Billy's dad is arrested for child abuse.
Billy removed to foster care and joins a gang.
State psychologist tells Billy's sister that she remembers
being abused herself and their dad goes to prison.
Billy's mom has affair with psychologist.
Scenario:
Mark gets a headache and takes some aspirin to school.
1958 - Mark shares aspirin with Principal out on the smoking dock.
2008 - Police called, Mark expelled from school for drug violations.
Car searched for drugs and weapons.
Scenario:
Pedro fails high school English.
1958 - Pedro goes to summer school, passes English and goes to college.
2008 - Pedro's cause is taken up by state.
Newspaper articles appear nationally
explaining that teaching English as a requirement for graduation is racist.
ACLU files class action lawsuit against state school system
and Pedro's English teacher. English banned from core curriculum.
Pedro given diploma anyway but ends up
mowing lawns for a living because he cannot speak English.
Scenario:
Johnny takes apart leftover firecrackers from 4th of July,
puts them in a model airplane paint bottle, blows up a red ant bed.
1958 - Ants die.
2008- BATF, Homeland Security, FBI called.
Johnny charged with domestic terrorism, FBI investigates parents,
siblings removed from home, computers confiscated,
Johnny's Dad goes on a terror watch list
and is never allowed to fly again.
Scenario:
Johnny falls while running during recess and scrapes his knee.
He is found crying by his teacher, Mary. Mary hugs him to comfort him.
1958 - In a short time, Johnny feels better and goes on playing.
2008 - Mary is accused of being a sexual predator and loses her job..
She faces 3 years in State Prison.
Johnny undergoes 5 years of therapy
Veterans Muster In Wicomico County
The American Legion Post 64 to Host Veterans Muster for Wicomico County
The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is pleased to announce it will have a free “Veterans Muster” for Wicomico County on February 21, 2009 from 10 am to 3pm hosted by The American Legion Wicomico Post 64.
The purpose of the muster is to provide an information seminar and forum for Maryland veterans and their families to learn about the benefits and services available from federal, state, local and nonprofit organizations. The MDVA will have a Service Officer in attendance to assist with filing claims for disability and compensation.
Representatives from other State agencies, Veteran Service Organizations, Veteran Employment Representatives and members of local community organizations will also be present to provide information. The event is open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided compliments of The American Legion Post 64.
MDVA is committed to assisting Maryland veterans in making the transition from battlefield and combat to community and home.
What: Wicomico County Veterans Muster (Information Seminar/Forum)
Where:
The American Legion Wicomico Post 64
1109 American Legion Road
Salisbury, Maryland. 21801
When: Saturday, February 21, 2009, From 10 A.M. to 3 P.M.
For more information contact: Bob Sharps
Phone: 410-260-3842 or bsharps@mdva.state.md.us
The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is pleased to announce it will have a free “Veterans Muster” for Wicomico County on February 21, 2009 from 10 am to 3pm hosted by The American Legion Wicomico Post 64.
The purpose of the muster is to provide an information seminar and forum for Maryland veterans and their families to learn about the benefits and services available from federal, state, local and nonprofit organizations. The MDVA will have a Service Officer in attendance to assist with filing claims for disability and compensation.
Representatives from other State agencies, Veteran Service Organizations, Veteran Employment Representatives and members of local community organizations will also be present to provide information. The event is open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided compliments of The American Legion Post 64.
MDVA is committed to assisting Maryland veterans in making the transition from battlefield and combat to community and home.
What: Wicomico County Veterans Muster (Information Seminar/Forum)
Where:
The American Legion Wicomico Post 64
1109 American Legion Road
Salisbury, Maryland. 21801
When: Saturday, February 21, 2009, From 10 A.M. to 3 P.M.
For more information contact: Bob Sharps
Phone: 410-260-3842 or bsharps@mdva.state.md.us
Daily Times Article
Joe
If you havent yet, check out today's Daily Times article on Delmarva Power offering "incentives" to limit power. http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20090207/NEWS01/902070306/1002
I'm all for conservation too -- but this is either bad reporting or idiot policy or both.
I just installed an energy efficient heat pump and if I want to cool my house and can pay my bill, I should be able to do so without this kind of nonesense, which is clearly an attempt to guilt those of us who aren't "green enough" to satisfy the nutcases who would have us living in caves and eating roots and worms if they had their way. Utility companies should just do the job their government-approved monopoly requires of them, rather than charge more for doing less (although that does seem to be especially in vogue these days, witness the Wall Street criminals who have taken down our economy and nobody in government seems terribly concerned that actual crimes might have been committed).
btw, I do conserve water, electric (68 degrees in winter is cheaper and healthier too), and I compost and use minimal yard chemicals. I do get weary of (as I think you'll agree) of the far-fringe environmental left who pigeon-hole us conservatives as a bunch of environment-destroying, non-thinking religious fanatics. They are of course mistaken in their conclusion -- as they are about most things.
Just my chance to vent a little and keep up the good work. I dont always agree with you, but at least your blog is the closest thing to a free press we have had since probably the American Revolution.
If you havent yet, check out today's Daily Times article on Delmarva Power offering "incentives" to limit power. http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20090207/NEWS01/902070306/1002
I'm all for conservation too -- but this is either bad reporting or idiot policy or both.
I just installed an energy efficient heat pump and if I want to cool my house and can pay my bill, I should be able to do so without this kind of nonesense, which is clearly an attempt to guilt those of us who aren't "green enough" to satisfy the nutcases who would have us living in caves and eating roots and worms if they had their way. Utility companies should just do the job their government-approved monopoly requires of them, rather than charge more for doing less (although that does seem to be especially in vogue these days, witness the Wall Street criminals who have taken down our economy and nobody in government seems terribly concerned that actual crimes might have been committed).
btw, I do conserve water, electric (68 degrees in winter is cheaper and healthier too), and I compost and use minimal yard chemicals. I do get weary of (as I think you'll agree) of the far-fringe environmental left who pigeon-hole us conservatives as a bunch of environment-destroying, non-thinking religious fanatics. They are of course mistaken in their conclusion -- as they are about most things.
Just my chance to vent a little and keep up the good work. I dont always agree with you, but at least your blog is the closest thing to a free press we have had since probably the American Revolution.
Seniors
Two businessmen in Florida were sitting down for a break in their soon-to-be new store. As yet, the store wasn't ready, with only a few shelves set up.
One said to the other, 'I bet any minute now some senior is going to walk by, put his face to the window, and ask what we're selling.' No sooner were the words out of his mouth when, sure enough, a curious senior walked to the window, had a peek, and in a soft voice asked "What are you sellin' here?"
One of the men replied sarcastically, "We're selling a-holes."
Without skipping a beat, the old timer said, "You're doing well. Only two left."
Seniors - don't mess with them!
One said to the other, 'I bet any minute now some senior is going to walk by, put his face to the window, and ask what we're selling.' No sooner were the words out of his mouth when, sure enough, a curious senior walked to the window, had a peek, and in a soft voice asked "What are you sellin' here?"
One of the men replied sarcastically, "We're selling a-holes."
Without skipping a beat, the old timer said, "You're doing well. Only two left."
Seniors - don't mess with them!
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