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Obama's Second Term Tax Plans! Dick Morris TV: Lunch ALERT!

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It's The Soldier

It's the Soldier, not the reporter
Who has given us the freedom of the press.
It's the Soldier, not the poet,
Who has given us the freedom of speech.
It's the Soldier, not the politician,
Who ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.
It's the Soldier who salutes the flag,
Who serves beneath the flag,
And whose coffin is draped by the flag.

US Taxpayers Foot The Bill For Pro-Palestinian Ad Campaign In Israel

Washington is funding an ad campaign in Israel featuring billboards of Palestinian officials asking: “We are partners — what about you?”

The campaign launched Sunday includes the faces of senior Palestinian Authority officials Saeb Erekat, Jibril Rajoub and Yasser Abed Rabo, and Riad Malki, Palestinian foreign affairs minister, Yedioth Aharonoth said.

The aim of the campaign is to persuade Israelis that peace partners on the Palestinian side truly exist, and calls for support of a two-state solution, the Tel Aviv newspaper said.[...]The campaign has raised a few eyebrows in Israel.

“We are talking about a Palestinian Authority campaign funded by the American government,” an Israeli Foreign Ministry official was quoted saying.

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FIRST ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION TO STRENGTHEN RELIABILITY AND RESILIENCY OF MARYLAND’S ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM TO BE HELD

Additional meetings and web site also announced

ANNAPOLIS, MD ­­— On August 21, 2012, the Office of the Governor will convene the first of nine roundtable discussions focused on improving and strengthening the reliability and resiliency of Maryland’s electric distribution system. Each discussion will focus on a specific topic and include presentations and dialogue with invited community leaders, policy experts, academics, and the electric industry. The meeting will be held on August 21, 2012 from 1:30 to 4:30pm at the East Conference Room in the Miller Senate Building in Annapolis.

Because of the importance of informing the public debate about reliability, the first meeting will include an overview of Maryland’s electric distribution system, an explanation of the current regulatory structure regarding reliability, and a conversation about customer expectations regarding reliability. The speakers for the first session include Rajnish Barua, Ph.D., Executive Director, Natural Regulatory Research Institute; Leslie Romine, Staff Counsel, Maryland Public Service Commission; Roger Berliner, Montgomery County Council President; and John Jimision, Energy Future Coalition. Additional speakers may be added.

Citing the economic and health damage resulting from repeated and prolonged electricity outages, Governor O’Malley issued an Executive Order on July 25, 2012 directing his Energy Advisor, along with various state agencies, to develop recommendations in the following areas:

1) The effectiveness and feasibility of undergrounding supply and distribution lines in selected areas;

2) Options for other infrastructure improvements in the electric distribution infrastructure that can or should be made in order to improve the resiliency of Maryland’s system; and

3) Options for financing and cost recovery for capital investments in the electric distribution system.

Additional meetings will take place over the next several weeks, with final recommendations due to Governor O’Malley on September 24th. The Office of the Governor has created a web site allowing for public comment on reliability proposals. All ideas are welcome. The web site also includes key studies and reports on Maryland’s electric distribution system, as well as the draft schedule for the remaining discussions available at http://www.discussion.maryland.gov/.

Another Message From The President

From: Barack Obama
To: Joe Albero

Joe --

I just got back from Iowa, where we are being outspent 2 to 1 on the air. Voters there mentioned it to me more than once.

We expect Mitt Romney and the Republicans to outspend us.

What I will not abide is getting outspent by a margin that negates all the hard work our volunteers are doing -- talking to voters, knocking on doors, making calls.

We are in control of that outcome, but our time to close the gap is dwindling. After three consecutive months of being significantly outraised, it couldn't be more urgent.

Will you make a donation of $3 or more?

If we win this election, it will be because of what you did.

I don't get to tell you enough how grateful I am.

Thank you,

Barack

P.S. -- In a few weeks, I'll accept our party's nomination for president onstage in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Dear Barack, aren't you the guy who told Donald Trump, if you want to beat me you better have more than a billion dollars to spend on your campaign? Yes, I believe I'm right. You need my $3.00 like the City of Salisbury needs another Fire Boat!

Dew Tour Packs Ocean City This Past Weekend

Crammed in like sardines, the Dew Tour was yet another monstrous success in Ocean City. I got the chance to talk with Bud Church and he couldn't believe all the people in Ocean City this weekend.

In the mean time, Wicomico County continues to fall asleep at the wheel. I know if I was County Executive I'd be piggybacking on every one of Ocean City's over crowded events.

California Supplier Recalls Lettuce Over E. Coli Fears

A Northern California produce supplier said Sunday it is voluntarily recalling romaine lettuce that was shipped to 19 states, Puerto Rico and Canada over fears about possible E. coli contamination.

Salinas-based Tanimura & Antle said the recall is limited to a single lot of its Field Fresh Wrapped Single Head Romaine that was available at retail stores starting Aug. 2. The lettuce is packed in a plastic bag with the UPC number 0-27918-20314-9, and it may have a “best by” date of Aug. 19.

The company said some 2,095 cases were potentially affected. Of those, 1,969 cases were shipped to Puerto Rico and the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Washington.

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Wicomico Democrats Want A Free Ride

I mentioned yesterday that the Wicomico Republicans had a strong presence at the Farm & Home Show over the weekend. In fact, the Republican Club reserved their spaces back in March and delivered a check in March. They reserved a 10 x 20 spot, (two booths).

The Show representatives contacted the Democrat Club and they too showed interest. However, when the Show staff told them it was only $75.00 for a booth the Democrats said they were a non profit and were exempt from ANY charges. They wanted the space for FREE.

In the end the Democrat Club refused to pay any fees and did not attend the Show.

OK, here's where I have a problem with all this. The Democrat Party is all about entitlements. They want everything for free. I wonder how often they get away with using that line.

HOW are we supposed to show support for our local community IF they are NOT willing to pony up $75.00? I mean, seriously! The Republican Club took up TWO Booths for the Show and gladly paid in advance.

Quite frankly this makes me sick to my stomach. I love how these guys blame everything on the republicans. Now I have to wonder if Ireton has one of those FREE Obama phones!

'Top Gun' Director Dies After Jumping Off Bridge

Tony Scott, director of such Hollywood hits as "Top Gun," "Days of Thunder" and "Beverly Hills Cop II," died Sunday after jumping from a Los Angeles County bridge, authorities said.

The 68-year-old Scott's death was being investigated as a suicide, Los Angeles County Coroner's Lt. Joe Bale said.

"I can confirm that Tony Scott has passed away. The family asks that their privacy is respected at this time," Scott's spokesman, Simon Halls, said in a statement.

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The Biggest Question I'm Asked, WHY?

While the first thing out of people's mouths is usually, are you crazy. Then comes the big question, WHY would you run for Mayor in this political arena?

While most of you have jobs, most do not have the kind of time it requires to be a Mayor of such a big City.

Then there's the business background necessary. We've recently proven that just because a young man speaks well and carries himself well doesn't mean he's Mayoral material. Of course I'm speaking about Mayor Jim Ireton.

One of the major hurdles every single person has been confronted with in years past is the absolute abuse some have taken from certain administrations. Threats, lawsuits, personal attacks, physical attacks, abuse to family members, jobs, you name it, it's been done .

I have been dealing with these abusers for 8 years now and guess what, their attacks on Blogs, their Peace Orders, their lawsuits simply roll off my back. Their biggest frustration is, they cannot stop me from ANYTHING I put my mind to. If I want it, I'm going after it and NO ONE is going to stop me.

If you think about that for a bit and relate it to YOUR personal life, do ANY of you really want to put up with their garbage? Can you really afford to fight their lawsuits? Do you have hundreds of thousands of dollars to WASTE on their petty charges? Yes, that's right, I have spent well more than $100,000.00 dealing with Salisbury lawsuits over the years.

Is it worth it? No, not really. However, I was raised to defend myself and I have always stood up for the underdog. Salisbury is loaded with a bunch of bully politicians who THINK their lives will end if they lose an election. Everything is either black or white and that's all there is to it in their eyes.

How unfortunate that we live in a society where so many people are in fear of local politicians. This weekend I met with Council Members, Delegates, Senators and even a congressman, all stepped up to the plate and thanked me for putting my name in the hat to run for Mayor of Salisbury. Each and every one of them pledged their support and asked if there was ANYTHING they could do to help my Campaign. You don't get that kind of support if your not an honorable person.

So let's get back to the key question, WHY?

I intend to run for Mayor of Salisbury because I'm sick and tired of politicians who use easy money to make it look like things are getting done. I'm sick and tired of politicians who aren't accountable for their actions. Some examples, the Salisbury Waste Water Treatment Plant. The old Mall. Developer reimbursements, Pipe stem annexations. Fire Boats. You know the drill.

We have a Mayor's Office, (are you ready) that now costs the taxpayers $500,000.00 a year in salaries alone, yet the Mayor only makes $25,000.00 a year. Can we cut back within the Mayor's Office, you better believe we can and you better believe, WE WILL.

If we continue to run Salisbury like we have for the past 15 years, there's no question in my mind Salisbury will fail. There's no real solid future plans for Salisbury. Just poorly planned patch work like 500 subsidized housing units in Downtown. Of course that also means selling off ALL of the Parking Lots in Downtown, (including very valuable waterfront lots).

So just what will we do when and if we revitalize Downtown Salisbury and there's so much traffic there's no parking left for the BOOM? My belief is, they aren't planning for any BOOM at all. Just lipstick on a pig. They want to get all that Obama money and do a quick fix. Quick fixes never last, every one knows that.

I want Hotels along the River Walk. I want specialty Shops and small boats taking you from one place to the next like a water taxi. I have shared my vision with hundreds of people and not one of them said, no way. Instead they had excitement in their eyes and their voices.

WHY, because I have a business background. I know how to manage people and negotiate huge deals. I have connections with investors from all over the country. I also have great connections with Maryland Politicians, hence the new sex offender laws created a few years ago. Salisbury is NOT a City to GIVE AWAY. I firmly disagree with surplussing those parking lots.

WHY, because I can work with the Council and unite them. I will respect the position as Mayor as an administrator, not a legislator. You see, that's been the biggest problem Salisbury has had to deal with for the past 15 years. The last two Mayors have bullied the City Council, while the Mayor has NO REAL POWER. They have trained all of you into believing they make the decisions, policy, that's just not true at all.

The Mayor simply manages the City and its employees. The Mayor hires and fires those employees, somewhat. Mind you, there are positions in which even the Council plays a roll in. Nevertheless, the Mayor has trained the citizens into believing it's their way or no way at all. I call them, bullies.

As your next Mayor, I will respect the power of the entire Council. I will bring forth ideas that will respect the property WE own and not give it away to people close to me or even support me. I will get the Council excited about a 30 year long Master Plan for the City. We don't need to hire Firms to figure out what Salisbury needs. I'll reach out to every citizen for their input and together we'll rebuild.

WHY, because Salisbury must be a safer place to live. Crime must become priority #1. We don't need more Firefighters. We need more Police Officers. The Fire Department has seen their 10+ years of glory, I plan on changing that, period. And I'm NOT afraid to put it out there. You elect me, you're going to know what you voted for.

This isn't about WINNING as if it were a Football or Baseball game, not for me anyway. This is a very serious life changing challenge for ALL of us. Democrat, republican, independent, I don't care what your party is, from this point forward WE are a TEAM.

Those of you who can't get excited about who I am and what I'm offering, I suggest you put your home up for sale and leave. For those of you who want to see a brighter future in Salisbury, please, forget party lines and let's seriously work together to make Salisbury THE destination location on the Eastern Shore. We may not be able to attract traffic like Ocean City but believe me, if we do this right we'll be darn close. Think San Antonio, Texas. Its right here at our finger tips. You either want it or you want subsidized housing units instead.

The choice will be up to each and every one of you. More to come...

Prisoner Escapes From Salisbury Police

A man has escaped from the Salisbury, MD police dept.

Salisbury Police & Wicomico sheriff are looking for a black male with handcuff on.

HOW DID AN 82-YEAR-OLD NUN & 2 OTHER ANTI-WAR PROTESTERS BREACH THE ‘FORT KNOX FOR HIGHLY ENRICHED URANIUM’?

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (AP) — Officials like to refer to the Y-12 National Security Complex as the Fort Knox for highly enriched uranium, which is why an unprecedented incursion by an 82-year-old nun and two fellow protesters has critics mocking the notion that the weapons plant is secure.

Operations resumed last week after being shut down over the embarrassing incident 18 days earlier. The Department of Energy has called on the contractor that runs the sensitive facility just west of Knoxville to explain why it shouldn’t be replaced.

Y-12 makes uranium parts for every warhead in the U.S. nuclear arsenal, dismantles old weapons and is the nation’s primary storehouse for bomb-grade uranium.

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ATLANTA SYMPHONY REJECTS TWO HIGH SCHOOL CHORUSES

Two high school choruses will not be performing with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) this year because they’re not “racially-diverse enough,” Fox News  reports.

Apparently, it’s more important that you look like you just came from the set of “Glee” than it is to, you know, have actual talent.

“This year, the schools were informed by symphony officials that their choruses are not diverse enough, and that the symphony would be inviting a third, more diverse chorus [emphasis added],” said Cobb County Schools spokesman Jay Dillon.

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HANK WILLIAMS JR.: ‘WE’VE GOT A MUSLIM PRESIDENT WHO HATES FARMING, HATES THE MILITARY, HATES THE U.S. AND WE HATE HIM!’

Encore?

Nearly a year after country music singer Hank Williams Jr. courted controversy by comparing President Barack Obama to Hitler, he’s unleashed more fiery criticism, this time calling the president an anti-American Muslim.

Williams’ comment came near the end of a concert Friday night at the Iowa State Fair Grandstand, the Des Moines Register reported.

“We’ve got a Muslim president who hates farming, hates the military, hates the U.S. and we hate him!” Williams said, according to the newspaper.

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Ryan, in Fla., Says, ‘Mom, You Did Build That’

Rep. Paul Ryan, making his first campaign appearance in Florida since becoming Mitt Romney’s running mate a week ago, told a supportive crowd of senior citizens Saturday that President Obama is raiding Medicare to fund his health care reforms.

“One out of six of our hospitals and our nursing homes will go out of business,” as a result of the changes to Medicare under the president’s signature legislative accomplishment, the Affordable Care Act, Mr. Ryansaid in an event at The Villages, the sprawling retirement community near Orlando.

Appearing on stage with his mother, 78-year-old Betty Ryan Douglas, the Republican vice-presidential candidate said he and Mr. Romney would protect Medicare benefits for the current generation of retirees and save the entitlement program for the future.

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ASSANGE SURFACES, URGES RELEASE OF 'HERO' MANNING

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange called on U.S. President Barack Obama to end a so-called "witch hunt" against his secret-spilling website, appearing in public Sunday for the first time since he took refuge two months ago inside Ecuador's Embassy in London to avoid extradition to Sweden on sex crimes allegations.

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Texas Woman Suing Dallas Cowboys Over 'Burned Buttocks'

A Texas woman is suing the Dallas Cowboys and owner Jerry Jones, saying her buttocks was severely burned when she sat on a bench outside Cowboys Stadium.

In a lawsuit filed last week in Tarrant Count, Jennelle Carrillo said the black marble bench was in direct sunlight on a hot August afternoon before a Cowboys scrimmage last year. A weather official says the high temperature on that day was 101 degrees.

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Obamas Attend Sunday Service At Historic Church

President Barack Obama has attended a worship service at a historic church steps away from the White House.

Accompanied by his wife, Michelle, and daughters Sasha and Malia on the mild, overcast morning, Obama walked through Lafayette Square to St. John's Episcopal Church.

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Where Have All The Farmers Gone?

Considering the Farming Industry is one of the biggest industries in Maryland, you wouldn't know it from the Farm and Home Show held this weekend in Salisbury.

The only County Representative I know were present was Bob Culver. You'd think Matt Holloway would have been present, being he makes a living as a Farmer. Delegate Mike McDermott was present along with Congressman Andy Harris.

The Republican Club had a very strong presence there but no one participated from the Democratic Club at all.

So here's what got me the most, where were all the Farmers? Have they gotten too big for their britches? Have they forgotten where they came from? Are the new generation of Farmers more into technology these days than they are in healthy fellowship with their brothers and sisters in the Farming Industry?

While I have attended many of the farming events over the past several years, I just didn't see the faces I'd normally see at dinners and so forth. So I started thinking, why? Why do they have an organization where a select few bust their tails every year to pull off this great event, yet the local Farmers are nowhere to be found.

It goes back, (I believe) to my earlier statement. Maybe they've forgotten where they came from. Maybe they're fed up with the lack of interest from Wicomico County Officials. Usually you'd see the regular faces attending with their entire Family. You'd see the farm pickups lined up everywhere, not this year.

I saw very little Press presence at the Show. In fact, when WBOC came they only concentrated on sanitation stands at the Show as it was obvious they were only there to do a piece on a flu that broke out recently by someone who owns a few pigs. They certainly weren't there to promote and encourage others to come to the Show.

So have the Farmers given up on us, or have we given up on the Farmers? Considering the event was free, considering the attendance wasn't anywhere near what it should have been by both Farmers and visitors, I'd say it's a little of both.

Don't think for a second the Press hasn't failed the Farmers as well, they have. I guess you have to be as big as the Delaware State Fair to get recognized.

One thing is for sure, the Eastern Shore isn't what it used to be.