The Real Übermessiah, a Photo Array

Just a few pics to remind you of what we're in for if Barry Hussein gets elected on November 4th:




Flags left over from the DNC...discarded as trash by the leftist lib-tards


William Ayers (standing proudly on our flag)


Barry in his traditional muslim garb


As in Barry's white granny.


*douche chills*


"G-d Damn America" (?) I think not, you racist POS


Hello? Hello? is this thing working? H-E-L-L-O??????



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King James the Turd Strikes Again

I'm now convinced that either James Rex is really a democrat, or, that Hoeffel has photos of El Rey Diego in a more than "compromising" position. Or, is it both?:

(photoshopped to depict an event that never happened)

Today, the non-Republican commissioners voted to allow political swag inside the polling place. What does that mean?

It means, if people want to, they can go into a polling place and not cover up shirts, buttons, pins...but it also means that posters and signs are not entirely off limits inside the poll, foregoing the former "buffer zone" which was the norm in Montgomery County for as long as I've lived here.

Republican Commissioner Bruce Castor stuck to his guns and voted against the measure.

I applaud Commissioner Castor for his patience...I'd have throttled the guy by now.

Gratuitous photo of Commissioner Castor and your Humble Blogger

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Just Click The Link

It's worth the look...and, you will not get "RickRolled"!

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Sightings: XVI

King james the Turd was sighted at the Tom Ellis Fundraiser at Wings Field this evening. I'm sure Ellis didn't actually invite the Turd, as he is fully aware of the "Matthews Effect" (which explains why Tom is no longer a Republican Commissioner in Montgomery County).

His entrance was noticed and reported to me by more than one person in attendance. He conveniently arrived after the departure of Republican County Commissioner, Bruce L. Castor, Jr. Sources tell us a James Rex III loyalist called and told "El Rey Diego La Mierda" the coast was clear, and he drifted, ghostlike, into the event (almost like he was sitting in the parking lot, waiting for the call).

The Turd was warmly greeted by Bob Asher, State Committeewoman Pam Levy, and developer Bruce Goodman.

It was noted that King James (allegedly) made no contribution to Ellis' campaign, as he showed up after the check in table was closed.

The photo's are blurry, which I'm sure is how Jimbo see's most things, more often than not, anymore. He's more than blurred the line between conservative Republicanism and radical leftism.

HT to "what's his name" and "you know who" for the pics!



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Whitemarsh Supervisor Sticks Nose in Other's Business

Whitemarsh Township Supervisors have their hands full with the business of governance in our township. But one of them feels she is important enough to go nosing around in the business of our neighboring township.

Was it a project that would negatively impact Whitemarsh? No. Was it a joint effort to make our township(s) a better place to live? No, again. Was it a traffic calming effort to lessen the impact on Whitemarsh businesses on Germantown Pike? Hell, no.

What may you ask, then, was so important to pull a democrat Whitemarsh Township supervisor all the way to the other side of Plymouth Township to speak/comment at one of their council meetings?

The issue of Obama being denied from speaking at the Plymouth Community Center, that's what.

Despite the democrats putting their best efforts into generating turnout for last evening's Council meeting to complain about this issue–including emails from their Chairman, announcements on their website, and even lit drops in several Plymouth neighborhoods–their turnout was abysmal. They literally had to reach outside the township to find someone to make their argument.

Whitemarsh Supervisors Chairman Leslie Richards (d) spoke about Plymouth's so-called "missed opportunity" and then proceeded to compare the situation to a McCain event held in Whitemarsh earlier this year (August 6, 2008). It was a small, private event held at a business (National Label Company, on Joshua Road) that only a few people attended. (Colonial Article here)

Several Plymouth Township residents spoke in support of Council's decision based on public safety, logistics, and the negative impacts that such a large event and large crowd would have on community center users and residential neighbors along Jolly Road, as well as the appropriateness of having any political events at the center.

Aside from Ms. Richards, only one of the democrats supporters rose to speak.

Ms. Richards needs to keep her nose under her own tent. With the partisan politics going on in Whitemarsh Township, sticking one's nose into other township's affairs leads one to believe that Ms. Richards thinks a bit too highly of herself.

Get off your pedestal, Leslie...being a legend in your own mind is not a positive personality characteristic. לפני-שבר גאון, ולפני כשלון גבה רוח, or, for those of us who don't read Hebrew, "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall", (Proverbs 16:18).

HT to JCS for being there.



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State Treasurer Candidate McCord Takes Illegal Corporate Donations

Apparently, Rob McCord (the candidate opposing Montgomery County's Favorite son, Tom Ellis) has been taking illegal corporate donations to the tune of over $35,000.

“I call on Rob McCord to explain why these hotels have broken the law to support him,” said Ellis, “$35,000 may not seem like a lot to Wall Street Rob McCord, but it certainly is a lot of money to Main Street Pennsylvanians.”

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King James III Stifles Efforts to Properly Staff D.A.'s Office

It looks pretty bad when you hold up the fine work the Montgomery County District Attorney's office does. But then again, King James the Turd has been making an ass of himself mucking up the works since January 7th of this year.

District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman requested that she be able to fill a position recently left vacant by the resignation of one of her two discovery clerks.

King James (not so politely) told Mrs. Ferman to pound sand:

"We are at a critical point right now with our dollars," bloviated James-Rex III

The Turd also said the county:

"[...]will have to make an unanticipated $10 million contribution to the county pension plan as a result of Wall Streets' problems."

Matthews suggested that Ferman "[...]cross-train some of the other 40 clerks on her payroll to pitch in and perform the duties of a discovery clerk". Pretty easy for him to say, with the commissioner's office being a veritable "job services program" for unemployable friends of His Turdliness and Joe Hoeffel. Just ask the county solicitor. He just may be clueless enough to tell you the truth.

[For the record...Republican Commissioner Bruce L. Castor, Jr. has made only one hire since being elected commissioner. His (and they all get one) personal secretary.]

Anyway, if for one minute you think that "El Rey Diego" knows how to save the county's dollars, just ask him what became of the $90 million+ dollar surplus that former Republican Commissioner Tom Ellis left the county with when he left office on January 7th...Then demand that one of *his* flunkies cross-train to help out in Ferman's office. Maybe then he'd be inclined to approve the hire (not a new hire, mind you, but a replacement hire) of a new clerk in the D.A.'s office.

Gratuitous photo of myself and District Attorney, Risa Vetri Ferman

Information for this post pulled from Margaret Gibbons' Recorder Article, "DA, county commissioners locked in staffing dispute"


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Proof Of Obama's Socialist/Marxist "Upbringing"

The photo below was taken in 1996 after a democratic victory in Illinois.

The übermessiah himself (hehe...at the far right), being identified as a member of the Chicago New Party (a socialist/Marxist faction who run as democrats)

The Gateway pundit has the full story here. Click on the photo below to enlarge it.


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Governer Palin @ The Flyer's Game!

I attended tonight's Flyer's game with a great friend...he knows what a fan of Sarah Palin I am, and I thank him for giving me what just may be the only time I get to see her "in person".

Here's a video and some pics of her dropping the puck (taken with my digital camera...high zoom and low light = very grainy)



Governor Palin and her family stayed to watch the entire hockey game. Classy, to say the least. (notice little Trig in her arms!)













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A "Vested" Interest

By: MARGARET GIBBONS, Times Herald Staff
10/09/2008

COURTHOUSE - The old bulletproof vests worn by Montgomery County (Sheriff's) deputies have a second life when they are replaced with new vests.

And that so-called second life also has the potential to save lives.

County Sheriff John P. Durante said he donates the old protective vests to the military.

They are primarily used as added protection under seats on military planes flying in war zones, according to Durante.

Durante explained that the vests have about a three-year shelf life when worn by the deputies; the department then replaces them.

Initially, he said, he had to pay for disposal of the old vests.

"I can't exactly throw them in the trash and have the bad guys getting them," he explained.

In discussing the situation with others in the law enforcement community following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and the call up of the military for engagements in Afghanistan and Iraq, Durante said he subsequently learned the military could make use of them.

"It was a no-brainer," the sheriff said.

Durante's comments came during Tuesday's review by the county commissioners of his proposed 2009 budget.

Included in the proposed $5.26-million budget is an allocation of $17,000 for new protective vests.

Durante said that about one-third of his deputies get new vests on a rotating three-year schedule.

New-hires also get new vests rather than hand-me-downs because the vests are fitted to each deputy.

Each vest costs about $600 but the department receives reimbursement for about half of that cost, according to Durante.



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Sightings: XV

King James the Turd was sighted out and about on Tuesday at a fundraiser.

He was spotted standing off by himself for most of the night, as if people were afraid to even go near him. I wonder why?

Just ask the judge candidates...it's "The Matthews Effect"...and it's real enough to matter.

Poor Jimbo...I'll bet even Joe Hoeffel laughs at you behind your back!



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Sign Wars...I Win!

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Tommy Freekin' Lasorda, Part II

Video taken (from the opposite angle) while I snapped photographs.



HT to Elizabeth's uncle for the video


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21st Birthday Wishes to A Friend

Happy 21st Birthday, Little Miss Republican:


Hippo birdy two ewes


Hippo birdy two ewes


Hippo birdy deer ewes

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I Missed It...

No, not the debate, silly...I missed my counter going over 15,000 hits.

When I started this blog on January 26th, 2008, I had no idea that I'd be doing this well.

All credit goes to you, my readers friends. Thanks for believing that a (former) "Kenzo" schlub like me could actually pull something like this off. That you continue reading speaks volumes and I will continue to do my part...I promise.

Always your humble blogger,

B.


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Why I Missed the Debate Last Night

And I can sum it up in three words:
Tommy.
Freekin'
Lasorda!

Me, Tommy and Scraps


Tommy giving Scraps a lesson on how to get more power out of his swing...


Not too may 12 year olds get this kind of instruction for free.


Tommy was very interested in improving Scraps' technique


Although he looks like he's dead serious, Scraps was
busting..."Tommy Lasorda is giving me a hitting lesson!"


"[...] now, snap your wrists at the very second you make contact..."

Tommy was very approachable, sincere, and treated my son like a human being. He's truly a class act.

HT to Warren's dad...thanks for making this happen!

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King James "Jumps the Shark"

King James the Turd has finally gone off the deep end. J-Rex wrote an opinion piece that ran in the Times Herald, getting all "woo-wee" because the State ran out of money to fix the roads, leaving several Montco roads in serious levels of disrepair. KJIII thinks that Montco has the responsibility to, and can, fund the road projects that the state of confusion PA has left undone.

I quote:

We have a greater population than four states and are comparable to a fifth state. A big county requires big efforts. We have to find the essential funds to invest in our transportation system.

I know every problem can't be fixed, but there are strategic investments in our system that we can make.

We can partner with PennDOT to finish some projects they have put on the back burner, partner with municipalities to make critical improvements, partner with developers to close a funding gap so public and private sectors can address significant transportation improvements, and partner with SEPTA on station parking expansion, rider information and amenities, and key service initiatives.

If they come to the same conclusion as I have-that there is inadequate federal and state funding now and in the foreseeable future to address countywide needs-then they will also hopefully conclude that we are the collective "they," and it is time for all of us to work together to come up with solutions.

and:

"[...] as the next responsible party, we in county government can become "they."

With whose money, a$$hole?

What James Rex isn't telling you is that the democratic state yahoos, led by "Fast Eddie" Rendell, take the state highway funds year in and year out to bail out SEPTA. That leaves our roads and bridges in a serious state of disrepair. If SEPTA constantly needs bailing out, then there's something wrong with the structure of the company. Giving them money earmarked for roads is fine, until the roads they are supposed to travel become impassible.

K-J_Turd needs to get one thing straight...most of us will not, repeat, will not ever vote allow him to earmark money to fix that which should be the responsibility of the State of PA (this should have to appear as a referendum on the spring ballot, if he gets his way). No other county in the state underwrites PennDOT projects and I refuse to have my kids pay the bill in 10-15 years for some silly-assed idea this di*!weed may have dreamed up between his third and fourth Dewars...

I speculate that he's doing this for only one reason...to make his new BFF, Joe "Mr. Potato Head" Hoeffel look good. As a matter of fact, I'm beginning to wonder if this wasn't whispered in his ear by Joe Hoeffel, to impress "Spendell" for when Jimmy-boy finally flips?

Jim, do us all a favor...you look like, act like, walk like, and talk like a jackass...it's time to register democrat, Jim. Then you'll fit right in.

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Montgomery County's Tom Ellis Gets PPG Endorsment

Republican candidate for state treasurer, Tom Ellis, Has been endorsed by the Pittsburgh Post Gazette!

Ellis, one of Montgomery County's favorite sons, garnered the endorsement because (as we are all aware) he is the most qualified for the job. In a world where most news outlets endorse democrats, Tom's endorsement is a breath of fresh air.

We all know that a great job Tom did for Montco...he left us with a $90 million+ surplus and a AAA bond rating. Tom will work just as hard and harder as our next state treasurer.

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MCRC Returns To The Sunnybrook!

Last evening, my wife and I attended the area(s) 1, 2, and 4 fundraiser "MCRC Returns To the Sunnybrook".

There were people from all over the county there and the event was packed. Entertainment was by "Pierce Entertainment", who's mix of live singers and recorded music was nothing short of grand.

The food table was an international smorgasbord of appetizers: tortellini on skewers with 2 different sauces, a cheese platter with several cheese choices, Swedish meatballs with traditional "Swedish" sauce and Italian tomato sauce, Greek dolmas (grape leaves stuffed with lamb and rice, my personal favorite of the fare), tomato pie and pita wedges with hummus. I was quite satisfied with the 70 or 80 dolmas that I ate, along with trying everything on the table. The caterer, "The Food Muse" kept the table full for the entire night. It seemed like there was no end to the amount of food coming from the kitchen.

Republican Commissioner, Bruce Castor, was the "emcee" for the evening, and introduced the state house and senate delegation in attendance, along with the county row officers. Sheriff Durante was under the weather and sent Jim Saring, his IT manager, as his representative.

All in all, the evening looked to be a success. There were over 200 in attendance at any given time (people came and went during the evening), a testament to the hard work done by the area leaders who hosted the event.

Special kudos must be given to Gail Yoder, who worked tirelessly to make this event the success it was. Congratulations, Gail...I'm so looking forward to next years event. Keep up the good work!

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Sign Wars II

This is on Township Line Road, near Greenhill Lane, East Norriton Township. HT to JCS or snapping this pic for me.

Below is a photo taken by "littlemissrepublican", and is located at Wentz Road and Jolly Road:



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A Blast From The Recent Past

I've been sitting on this story for a while...almost a month. I've been quite busy, and I needed to consult with counsel before I reported this to you.

On September 6th, I received an email from former Montgomery County controller, Eric Kretschman. Mr. Kretschman was concerned about a post I made back in April concerning some real estate dealing of his that were reported on by Margaret Gibbons (reporter extraordinaire for the Norristown Times Herald), which was based on an article from the Washington (DC) Post. (click here to see Ms. Gibbons article)

Mr. Kretschman has asked me to remove the post, and I quote: "...because it is completely inaccurate". He then goes on to tell me where I got my information (DUH!) and begins a several paragraph diatribe defending himself and his businesses to me.

To put the proverbial "icing on the cake", the last paragraph contains a veiled threat, should I not comply with his wishes:

"[...] my partner and I will be suing DC for libel, slander and a series of other complaints in October. I am fine if people want to say things about me, either true or untrue, but when they are untrue, they have to pay for it, as I guard my reputation closely."

Well, well, well...your humble blogger finds himself in a quandry. Do I take the post down and make Mr. Kretschman happy, or, do I stand firm on the facts as they were presented in the Times Herald article that I cited? Hmmmm....

Well, I for one, love my Constitution, which reminds me that I have a First Amendment right to free speech. My statements in the post were inquisitive in nature-there is nothing slanderous in there, as they are "is Eric Kretschman a slumlord?" and "did he get any financing from Keegan Mortgage?"

Hardly accusatory, if you ask me. The post will remain. (click here to see the "questionable" post)

One final thought...Wasn't there a public official, a long time ago, who got caught up in something and stated, "I am not a crook"? Just throwing that one out there for you to ponder...

("...because it is completely inaccurate"-E. Kretschman, 9/06/08 email to your humble blogger).

Click on the red link below to see Kretschman's email to me, in it's entirety.

Bill:

I am not sure I know you, but your blog contains an April 15, 2008 post about me which asks the question "am I a slumlord." And also if I get my mortgages from Keegan Mortgage, obviously a reference to Jim Matthews.

First, I'd kindly ask that you remove the post. Mainly because it is completely inaccurate. My business involves buying (usually very dilapidated) buildings and then renovating them and renting them to both blue and white collar workers. The basis of your post was a column by Peggy Gibbons who in turn got her "information" from a Washington Post article. That article was written because a 100-unit (not 85 unit) building of mine in DC burned down in March 2008. The cause of that fire is undetermined, but the city tried to insinuate that it was because of neglect, which was patently false. I had just spent $2 million in that building and the building was in wonderful condition. In fact, one of the major expenditures was on a life safety system that allowed every tenant to escape the fire without a single person dying or even sustaining an injury.

Just as a sidenote, the city has tried to sue me as a "slumlord" and a DC judge has tossed out virtually every charge claiming that the city was on a "fishing expedition" as opposed to having facts. In the course of the proceedings, 60% of the city inspectors were fired for being incompetent, which should tell you something.

It's funny, you strike me as a conservative (like I) on your blog, but you base a post on information from the liberal Washington Post and on information from Democratic city officials in DC who claimed point blank that their mission was to get rid of out-of-town landlords like myself...simply because we weren't from DC. DC is what this country will become under a truly Democratic regime...heavily taxed, subsidized, incompetent, bureaucratic, etc. The city didn't like us because we got rid of illegal aliens living in our buildings, rid the properties of drug dealers and prostitutes, etc. DC protects these people under the guise that they are "tenants." As an example, because in DC you cannot terminate tenant leases (they are tenants for life under rent regulations laws), we were stuck with a prostitute operating out of one of our units (this is a tenant we inherited). She and "her friends" vandalized the building and yet despite pleas by us for the police and AG's office to help, they decided to focus their efforts on some chipping paint in one of my halls. Great priorities.

On a final note, my partner and I will be suing DC for libel, slander and a series of other complaints in October. I am fine if people want to say things about me, either true or untrue, but when they are untrue, they have to pay for it, as I guard my reputation closely. Also, I received no mortgages from Keegan Mortgage for my apartment deals...they are too small for the size of deals we do...I have however, supported Jim financially in his campaigns, as I have Bruce Castor, Risa Ferman, MontcoPAC (Kerns), PA Future Fund (Asher), as well as candidates all across the county. In short, I have supported virtually every Republican that has asked me to support them. If that makes me a "Jim guy" than that's for others to judge.

Again, I'd kindly ask you to remove that post. Thank you.

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Gaffe-O-Matic

Check out this gem from "Reverse Vampyr".


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Virus Alert

HT to my mom, "Granny", for this virus alert.

Subject: Virus Alert

If you get an e-mail with "Nude Photos of Sarah Palin" in the subject line, do not open it. It might contain a virus.

ALSO

If you get an e-mail with "Nude Photos of Hillary Clinton" in the subject line, do not open it. It might contain nude photos of Hillary Clinton.



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Whiskey-Tango-Foxtrot?, Part Deux

The McCain Campaign in PA has opened an office in Abington. Not really WTF news, right?

Here's the rub: They've appointed none other than K J the Turd sycophant and (worlds oldest) YR, Ed Boyd to run it.

(Here's the Whiskey-Tango-Foxtrot) Boyd is a guy who was not elected overwhelming rejected by his committee, who has defended Jim Matthews back room deal with Joe Hoeffel and the Democrats, a guy who attacked MCRC Chairman Bob Kerns and MCRC Treasurer Robert Griffith the day after he was rejected by ATRO members as their chairman...THIS is the guy they appoint to run McCain HQ?

I have to share this exerpt from Boyd's blog (which I will not mention the name of), posted on or about the day he was defeated as chair of ATRO, attacking the MCRC chair and treasurer, and also Area leader, Jon Fox (emphasis, mine):

...While my official opponent was a straight-laced, upstanding gentleman who will do a better job than the outgoing chairman, he wasn't the one I was competing against.

The theme last night centered around three primary issues.

The first issue was fundraising. The new chair will do a better job than the exiting one. The former chair is now MCRC's new treasurer. It says something about the judgement (sic) of the new leadership at MCRC when they tap the resources of a proven failure. If ATRO needs money so desperately, it's because the old guard was miserably ineffective at the task. The good news - his days manipulating ATRO are over.

The second issue, as stated by one member to me last night, payback. Anger towards an individual I dared to support, years ago (Kretschman-ed.). Unfortunately, some voting members couldn't get beyond their issues with him. (No, they weren't talking about Jim)

The third issue, loyalty. Jon Fox taught me something about it over the last 5 months. Proving that while he expects it, he has no understanding of the concept himself.

They've chosen a real class guy for this assignment.

I would have to seriously bring into question the hiring of Boyd, knowing his anti-Kerns background. Although I wouldn't expect MCRC to cooperate with them knowing that Kerns would have to eventually deal with this malcontent, we all know Bob isn't like that.

Oddly enough (but with my most sincere admiration), Kerns seems to be taking in stride–barreling forward and doing all he can to help elect McCain.

So, let's reiterate:

This guy ran against the current Abington GOP chairman, got trounced, attacked the MCRC chairman and treasurer and attacked Abington's Area Leader, Jon Fox. This is who they pick to run their Abington office? If the people making decisions for McCain in Montgomery County are anything like the people making decisions for him nationally, I now understand how a hero like McCain could be 15 points back in Pennsylvania and trailing nationally.

It's just plain wrong, to wit, I paraphrase Boyd, from his own blog:

It says something about the judgement of the leadership at McCain PA when they tap the resources of a proven failure.

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Hilarious Bill O'Reilly Spoof

Little Bill O'Reilly Tells It Like It Is

"...your dirty sex makes G-d send hurricanes..." Hilarious!

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Nancy Pelosi Pays Spouse With Campaign Funds

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has directed nearly $100,000 from her political action committee to her husband’s real estate and investment firm over the past decade, a practice of paying a spouse with political donations that she supported banning last year.

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Sign Wars

Monday afternoon, I went out to run some errands. As I exited my driveway, I noticed this when I looked down the street:

While I admire the effort (as you can see, there's a serious lack of artistic ability and originality), I just couldn't see staring at this without some kind of retalia...er...well...visual response. Therefore, on Wednesday afternoon, I placed this on my lawn:

It's 8 feet long by 4 feet high. And, it's freeking beautiful!

As I drive around town, I'll be taking pictures of signs, home-made and otherwise. Here's one from Sandy Hill Road, in Plymouth Township:

This one belongs to a family member of one of my good friends, "J".

If you see or have a display of signs in or about your home, township, borough, or just see something that catches your eye, snap a photo and send it to me. I'll post them as I get them and keep the "Sign Wars" going until election day.

B.


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Press Release From MCRC

GOP CHAIRMAN RESPONDS TO
DEMOCRAT CALL TO “PUT POLITICS ASIDE”

“Marcel Groen should follow his own advice.” Bob Kerns said.

Bob Kerns, Chairman of the Montgomery County Republican Committee, today responded to Montgomery County Democratic Committee chairman Marcel Groen’s call to set aside partisan politics for the good of Montgomery County.

“I find it ironic that just days after Marcel Groen calls on the Republicans to set aside partisanship for the good of the county, he and Joe Hoeffel tap one of his lieutenants, Nancy Mortimer O’Brien, for an appointment to the Montgomery County Commission on Women and Families,” Kerns said.

O’Brien previously served as Area Leader for the Colonial Democrats under Groen as party chairman. She is a twice unsuccessful candidate in bitterly partisan campaigns for Colonial School Director. Her husband, John, was defeated for Montgomery County Treasurer by Garrett D. Page in 2003.

“As an Area Leader for the Colonial Democrats Nancy Mortimer O’Brien oversaw some of the nastiest most partisan elections in Whitemarsh, Plymouth and Conshohocken. If a Republican with a similar background was up for such an appointment, Joe Hoeffel and Marcel Groen would be screaming ‘patronage and cronyism’ from the courthouse roof,” Kerns said.

“It is time for Marcel Groen and Joe Hoeffel to stop talking about taking the politics out of Norristown and start actually taking the politics out of our courthouse. Groen and Hoeffel are overseeing the most partisan administration in Montgomery County’s history. The hypocrisy is unbelievable. Most political parties aspire to fulfill their campaign promises. Instead, Groen and Hoeffel seem to be trying to see how fast they can break them,” Kerns said.

“Marcel pays a lot of lip service to the idea of taking the politics out of county government. Marcel Groen should follow his own advice,” Kerns concluded.

Frustrated over the State Senate’s refusal to move forward the appointment of Montgomery County attorney Andrew Cantor, a Democrat, Groen issued a call last Friday for Kerns to help move the nomination forward. Kerns declined noting that the vacant seat was held by the late Toby Lynn Dickman, who passed away one year ago. Kerns said the replacement should be a Republican woman, since a Republican woman was elected to the 10-year post in 2001.


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Anti-Obama Ad That Will Start Airing Soon

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RE: Vice Presidential Debate Moderator

I received this comment this morning. Feel free to bombard this woman with emails demanding they pull Gwen Ifill as moderator of this debate.

Wednesday's Child said...

I just emailed the Executive Commissioner for the debates and demanded they pull Ifill as moderator. Her name is Janet Brown, email address is jb@debates.org or you can call and raise hell with the commission at 202-872-1020.

It's time for another Boston Tea Party!

I've just sent the following email to Janet Brown...feel free to use it in part or as a whole:

Dear Ms. Brown.

I am writing to ask you to pull Gwen Ifill as moderator for the vice presidential debate.

Ms. Ifill has written a book touting the accomplishments of Barack Obama, scheduled to be released on election day. Having such a partisan person moderating a debate in what may just be the most important election in our country’s history is not only wrong, it’s akin to stacking the deck in favor of one candidate over another. It reeks of cheating.

Please do the right thing, in the spirit of fairness.

The world is watching, Ms. Brown. Bloggers are picking up on this story as I write this email...what will you do?

Sincerely,

Bill Shaw
writemarsh@gmail.com
writemarsh.blogspot.com

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Three Seasons and the "Chill" of it All

When I bought my motorcycle back in June, I made myself and my wife, Karen, a promise that I would do my best to be a "three season rider".

Why, you may ask? Simply put, I promised that I would justify the cost of the bike by saving gasoline for as long as humanly possible, and besides, you all know by now that I love to ride.

One factor that was left out of the equation was this...How to dress warmly enough for those late autumn rides, where the wind chill dips into the 30 degree zone?

I thought that I would try to wear my hunting bibs, which are quilted and blaze orange...not only will I keep warm, but will be highly visible to drivers due to my superb "reflect-ability". Another suggestion was the purchase of leather chaps, which will at least block the biting wind and cold from penetrating my jeans and freezing my legs. (Visions of the Village People dancing in my head tell me that this is not going to be a viable option.)

I'll probably settle for a set of canvas coveralls, not unlike construction workers or loggers wear for cold weather...zippered legs to fit over your shoes, and a full zipper from the thigh to the neck. A full face helmet will finish the ensemble, to protect my big ears from frostbite. I won't win any beauty contest, but I will be warm.

I've already purchased gloves-gauntlet style with cuffs that extend over the ends of my sleeves. They are quite warm, as I've already had to use them...it is getting chilly, especially at 6 am on the ride home.

Years ago, when I was young and dumb, I had a motorcycle. I rode it all year round, in the rain, once in the snow (hence the "young and dumb"), and all I had was a leather jacket, a full face helmet, gloves, and a second pair of pants over my jeans. Young and dumb.

I plan to garage the bike when the first flurries fall from the sky, and probably will not ride until the spring thaw...but then again, if there's a really nice day, who knows? I know I'm not getting any younger, but...

B.



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Vice Presidential Debate Moderator, Gwen Ifill, Writing Pro-Obama Book

Now if this isn’t just plain peachy…

Gwen Ifill, the PBS reporter who’s show of disgust and disdain for Sarah Palin during her acceptance speech resulted in scores of complaints to PBS Ombudsman, Michael Getler, is moderating the Vice Presidential debate on Thursday. She’s also writing a pro-Obama book, “The Breakthrough,” scheduled for release on election day.

From WorldNetDaily:

Gwen Ifill, of the Public Broadcasting Service program called “Washington Week,” is promoting “The Breakthrough,” in which she argues the “Black political structure” of the civil rights movement is giving way to men and women who have benefited from those struggles over racial equality.

Ifill moderated the debate 4 years ago between John Edwards and Vice President Dick Cheney. It wasn’t pretty for Cheney, who also got treated with a bit of “attytood” by Ifill.

When cornered on her obvious looks of disgust while reporting on Palin from the convention, Ifill responded, “I assume there will always be critics and ( I ) just shut out the noise. It is surprisingly easy.

Again, WorldNetDaily reports:

Ifill, who also works with PBS’ “NewsHour,” is making preparations to moderate this week’s debate between the two candidates for vice president, and told BlackAmericaWeb.com that she thinks debates “are the best opportunity most voters have to see the candidates speaking to issues.”

She said she is concerned only about getting straight answers from candidates.

“You do your best to get candidates to answer your question. But I also trust the viewers to understand when questions are not answered and reach their own conclusions,” Ifill told BlackAmericaWeb.

“Four years ago, when neither John Edwards nor Dick Cheney proved capable of answering a question about the domestic epidemic of AIDS among African-American women, viewers flooded me with reaction,” she said.

She said she will make her own decisions about what questions to ask, and “the big questions matter.”

I guess the MSM already has this one in the bag for Biden…Sarah needs to be well versed on “African American” issues, among other things, if she wants to win this debate.

I can only begin to speculate on the lopsidedness of the questions that will be asked of the two candidates Thursday:

“Governor Palin, what do you think the U.S. government needs to do to quell the spread of AIDS in the lower grades in African American charter schools, and do you think that better school lunch programs will educate the children in a positive needle exchange program, or do we just give them bleach and how does this differ with the programs initiated in the Inuit community in your home state of Alaska? You have 30 seconds to respond.”

“Senator Biden…What’s your favorite flavor of ice cream? Take all the time you need, Senator.”

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VP debate moderator Ifill releasing pro-Obama book

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