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So I'm skippnig the news. For now.
3 hours ago
Monday, September 01, 2008
Joe Biden in Scranton today
The only announced event is a invitation only discussion on jobs and the economy with local residents at the house where he grew up. There is speculation that he will attend La Festa Italiana at Courthouse Square today but that has not been confirmed. It looks like both campaigns will be be low key for the next few days because of Hurricane Gustav.
"Scranton" TV Ad
"Scranton" TV Ad
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Workers of the World Unite
A guest post.
TO HELL WITH LABOR DAY---AND JERRY LEWIS TOO!!!!
A Labor Day Message by Mean Old Man
I'm angrier than a hippy in a bathtub that every September I have to be bothered with a bunch of lazy know nothing layabouts who gather to celebrate the commie created holiday of Labor Day!!! And to add insult to injury I have to be subjected to watching that old leftist comedian (?) Jerry Lewis on the ol'TV'er pleading for money for his 'kids' when I'd rather be watching Judge Judy (now there's one tough little lady!). But I guess the brains at channel 16 would prefer a spy for the French government on TV instead of a patriotic no nonsense judge. Well, at least it happens only on Bolshevik Labor Day (too much of a coincidence if you ask me). But of course, I have to come across those stupid Jerry Lewis movies all year long. Whatever happened to the good old time comedians like Georgie Jessell and Jack Benny, not to mention Amos and Andy--those boys used to crack me up!!! Watching Jerry Lewis only strengthens my belief that the commies have completely taken over our good ol' American culture.
But getting back to my main point; kids today don't know nothing about work. In my day we knew the value of a good job and we didn't complain about it either. If you worked fifteen or sixteen hours a day you wouldn't go home and whine about it--you were happy to have the strength to make it up to bed!!! And so what if your boss got on your back? He was nice enough to give you a job so you kept your mouth shut!!! And back then it was just the man who did the hard work. The little woman stayed at home and relaxed--not like the women today who cart their offspring off to daycare so they can go out and find themselves. Thanks Oprah!! Give my best to Barack and Stedman.
That's why kids today are so messed up; they get home and Mom is still at work and so is Dad, so what do they do??? They take drugs and listen to that Beatles music, that's what they do!! And then when it comes time for them to go out and stake a claim in the real world they don't know their butts from a hole in the ground. So they just decide to live at home and stay a kid forever!!! A special thanks to my two runts Harlan and Clay who graced my walls with their carcasses until they were well past 30. Damn!!!!!
And all the stupid holiday is about is promoting the subversive unions that destroyed our country. Think about how great things would be if you could take home your paycheck and not have union dues deducted along with all the other taxes that grease the palms of the liberals. We'd all be living high off the hog. But, of course we can't have that. We have to make sure that the special programs for all the spineless people are funded, don't we? Horse feathers!!!!
In old Herbert Hoover's day we didn't need unions. And we didn't have to worry about the handicapped being serenaded by a washed up teary eyed comedian; they were kept in the attic or the basement where they belonged!! We could ignore them and there weren't any problems.
And we didn't take a day off every September to celebrate anarchy!!!
So, all you liberals enjoy your Labor Day and don't forget to get out your credit cards (Jerry is waiting on your call, no doubt pre paid by the men in the Kremlin and Peking). As for me, I'll be out putting a new roof on the old barn and afterwards I'll pop open a Steg, relax in my easy chair, and put a little Dean Martin on the ol' victrola---take that Jerry!!! I hate you all!!!!!
TO HELL WITH LABOR DAY---AND JERRY LEWIS TOO!!!!
A Labor Day Message by Mean Old Man
I'm angrier than a hippy in a bathtub that every September I have to be bothered with a bunch of lazy know nothing layabouts who gather to celebrate the commie created holiday of Labor Day!!! And to add insult to injury I have to be subjected to watching that old leftist comedian (?) Jerry Lewis on the ol'TV'er pleading for money for his 'kids' when I'd rather be watching Judge Judy (now there's one tough little lady!). But I guess the brains at channel 16 would prefer a spy for the French government on TV instead of a patriotic no nonsense judge. Well, at least it happens only on Bolshevik Labor Day (too much of a coincidence if you ask me). But of course, I have to come across those stupid Jerry Lewis movies all year long. Whatever happened to the good old time comedians like Georgie Jessell and Jack Benny, not to mention Amos and Andy--those boys used to crack me up!!! Watching Jerry Lewis only strengthens my belief that the commies have completely taken over our good ol' American culture.
But getting back to my main point; kids today don't know nothing about work. In my day we knew the value of a good job and we didn't complain about it either. If you worked fifteen or sixteen hours a day you wouldn't go home and whine about it--you were happy to have the strength to make it up to bed!!! And so what if your boss got on your back? He was nice enough to give you a job so you kept your mouth shut!!! And back then it was just the man who did the hard work. The little woman stayed at home and relaxed--not like the women today who cart their offspring off to daycare so they can go out and find themselves. Thanks Oprah!! Give my best to Barack and Stedman.
That's why kids today are so messed up; they get home and Mom is still at work and so is Dad, so what do they do??? They take drugs and listen to that Beatles music, that's what they do!! And then when it comes time for them to go out and stake a claim in the real world they don't know their butts from a hole in the ground. So they just decide to live at home and stay a kid forever!!! A special thanks to my two runts Harlan and Clay who graced my walls with their carcasses until they were well past 30. Damn!!!!!
And all the stupid holiday is about is promoting the subversive unions that destroyed our country. Think about how great things would be if you could take home your paycheck and not have union dues deducted along with all the other taxes that grease the palms of the liberals. We'd all be living high off the hog. But, of course we can't have that. We have to make sure that the special programs for all the spineless people are funded, don't we? Horse feathers!!!!
In old Herbert Hoover's day we didn't need unions. And we didn't have to worry about the handicapped being serenaded by a washed up teary eyed comedian; they were kept in the attic or the basement where they belonged!! We could ignore them and there weren't any problems.
And we didn't take a day off every September to celebrate anarchy!!!
So, all you liberals enjoy your Labor Day and don't forget to get out your credit cards (Jerry is waiting on your call, no doubt pre paid by the men in the Kremlin and Peking). As for me, I'll be out putting a new roof on the old barn and afterwards I'll pop open a Steg, relax in my easy chair, and put a little Dean Martin on the ol' victrola---take that Jerry!!! I hate you all!!!!!
Saturday, August 30, 2008
One debate in the PA 11th CD
There will be one debate between incumbent Democratic Congressman Paul Kanjorski and Republican challenger Hazleton Mayor Lou Barletta October 29, on WVIA-TV.
The Barletta camp wanted at least 5 meetings but Kanjo won't agree to that and they are fuming.
"Mr. Kanjorski is either afraid to debate Lou Barletta face-to-face or he knows his record is simply indefensible and he would rather hide than face voters in northeastern Pennsylvania," said. Barletta campaign manager Vince Galko. "In either case, it clearly shows that Paul Kanjorski does not deserve another term representing the great people of the 11th Congressional District."
Kanjorski spokesman Ed Mitchell said the busy congressional schedule at the end of the session will not allow time for any other debates. But with this one, the editorial board interviews, and individual meetings where constituents can meet with the Congressman and ask any questions they have, the voters will know by Election Day where each candidate stands.
“The Congressman has a job to do in September in the capital and he’s going to continue to fully represent the people of the 11th, despite the time demands of the campaign. We simply have too many commitments in October after Congress adjourns to fit in any other debates,” Mitchell said.
The Barletta camp wanted at least 5 meetings but Kanjo won't agree to that and they are fuming.
"Mr. Kanjorski is either afraid to debate Lou Barletta face-to-face or he knows his record is simply indefensible and he would rather hide than face voters in northeastern Pennsylvania," said. Barletta campaign manager Vince Galko. "In either case, it clearly shows that Paul Kanjorski does not deserve another term representing the great people of the 11th Congressional District."
Kanjorski spokesman Ed Mitchell said the busy congressional schedule at the end of the session will not allow time for any other debates. But with this one, the editorial board interviews, and individual meetings where constituents can meet with the Congressman and ask any questions they have, the voters will know by Election Day where each candidate stands.
“The Congressman has a job to do in September in the capital and he’s going to continue to fully represent the people of the 11th, despite the time demands of the campaign. We simply have too many commitments in October after Congress adjourns to fit in any other debates,” Mitchell said.
Are you ready for some football?
I'm not. Penn State will open with Coastal Carolina at Noon today and it should be a blowout. I love football but always have mixed emotions when the season starts because it means the end of summer. With all the political news I haven't paid much attention to this year's Nittany Lion team but will catch up with the help of the PennLive PSU blog.
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The good news is that Comcast and the Big Ten Network have made a deal so I don't have to wander out to find the game on TV. I'm still thinking about getting a dish but Mrs. G has threatened to strangle me with the all the new wires that would be involved.
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A few months ago Comcast told us that to view Turner Classic Movies and Toon Disney we would have to get a box because of a technical problem that forced them to move them to a digital format. When we were on vacation in Delaware both channels were on the basic cable without the need for a box. Somehow I think that that we have been lied to.
Friday, August 29, 2008
McCain-Palin
All the talking heads on TV are shocked that John McCain has picked Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his VP. Anybody that reads blogs has known for months that she was in the running. My friends at the PAWaterCooler.com have been pushing for her since the winter and are thrilled by the choice. She has some baggage that will come out once the glow wears off but for now I think it helps McCain answer the change and historic meme.
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The first local reaction is from Chris Hackett:
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“Sarah Palin’s strong record of reform and opposition to wasteful spending is a profile in political courage. We need real reformers in Washington like John McCain and Sarah Palin. I could not be more excited to be running on a ticket with them. John McCain has never asked for any earmark pork projects, and Sarah Palin rejected Alaska’s Bridge to Nowhere. I proudly join them in the fight to stop the corrupt and wasteful spending system in Washington.”
History
Every Presidential nomination is a piece of history but this one stands out. For the first time someone who doesn't have the same skin pigmentation as me has been nominated for President. I think that is healthy and will exorcise some demons from our national psyche but it's not why I will vote for Barrack Obama.
Some of my friends make the case better than me.
Another Monkey:
I will not vote for Barack Obama on the basis of the color of his skin. I will not vote for him out of some sense of entitlement, or out of some belief that having him in the White House will somehow balance the scales of our national history of racial inequality...I will vote for Barack Obama because I believe he is the better candidate for the job. I will vote for Barack Obama because I believe he will be the better President, the President we need to help us begin our recovery from what will be an eight year long national nightmare.
Lu Lac:
Finally, someone said out loud that if you disagree with the opposition or find the war in Iraq wrong, that doesn’t mean you are unpatriotic...The Illinois Senator brought up the crucial point that the next President will appoint at least 3 new Justices on the Supreme Court. Keep in mind that the Supreme Court handed over the Presidency to George Bush in 2000, allowing him to steal the office.
Some of my friends make the case better than me.
Another Monkey:
I will not vote for Barack Obama on the basis of the color of his skin. I will not vote for him out of some sense of entitlement, or out of some belief that having him in the White House will somehow balance the scales of our national history of racial inequality...I will vote for Barack Obama because I believe he is the better candidate for the job. I will vote for Barack Obama because I believe he will be the better President, the President we need to help us begin our recovery from what will be an eight year long national nightmare.
Lu Lac:
Finally, someone said out loud that if you disagree with the opposition or find the war in Iraq wrong, that doesn’t mean you are unpatriotic...The Illinois Senator brought up the crucial point that the next President will appoint at least 3 new Justices on the Supreme Court. Keep in mind that the Supreme Court handed over the Presidency to George Bush in 2000, allowing him to steal the office.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Another poll in the 10th CD
From a press release:
Clarks Summit, PA—A recent Momentum Analysis poll shows Congressman Carney to be safe from a challenge from businessman Chris Hackett. Carney is more popular than Hackett, and enjoys a 2-to-1 lead over Hackett in the horserace (54-27%).
"These polls confirm what we already know,” said Vincent Rongione, Campaign Manager for Carney for Congress. “Congressman Carney has very strong support across party lines and across the district. We will continue to fight for every vote and focus on the issues that really matter, but it is very encouraging to see that our positive message is connecting with voters in every corner of Northeast and Central Pennsylvania."
A majority of voters (53%) view Congressman Carney favorably (either “very” or “somewhat” favorable), with only 18% viewing him unfavorably (either “very” or “somewhat”). Three times as many (21%) view him “very favorably” as “very unfavorably” (7%). And Carney is popular not just with Democrats (63% favorable, 8% unfavorable) but with Republicans as well (46% favorable, 27% unfavorable).
These results are consistent with polling released in January 2008 by the American Hospital Association, conducted just as Hackett began his advertising for the primary (55% Carney, 21% Hackett). Indeed, these results are also consistent with our October 2006 polling showing Carney with 52% of the vote. Given the incredibly negative Republican primary, statewide and district-wide trends in party registration becoming more Democratic, and Hackett only just resuming his advertising in the last week, it is not surprising to see the horserace largely unchanged.
Momentum Analysis conducted a survey of 400 likely 2008 voters in Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District. Interviews were conducted by telephone, August 19-21, 2008.
Clarks Summit, PA—A recent Momentum Analysis poll shows Congressman Carney to be safe from a challenge from businessman Chris Hackett. Carney is more popular than Hackett, and enjoys a 2-to-1 lead over Hackett in the horserace (54-27%).
"These polls confirm what we already know,” said Vincent Rongione, Campaign Manager for Carney for Congress. “Congressman Carney has very strong support across party lines and across the district. We will continue to fight for every vote and focus on the issues that really matter, but it is very encouraging to see that our positive message is connecting with voters in every corner of Northeast and Central Pennsylvania."
A majority of voters (53%) view Congressman Carney favorably (either “very” or “somewhat” favorable), with only 18% viewing him unfavorably (either “very” or “somewhat”). Three times as many (21%) view him “very favorably” as “very unfavorably” (7%). And Carney is popular not just with Democrats (63% favorable, 8% unfavorable) but with Republicans as well (46% favorable, 27% unfavorable).
These results are consistent with polling released in January 2008 by the American Hospital Association, conducted just as Hackett began his advertising for the primary (55% Carney, 21% Hackett). Indeed, these results are also consistent with our October 2006 polling showing Carney with 52% of the vote. Given the incredibly negative Republican primary, statewide and district-wide trends in party registration becoming more Democratic, and Hackett only just resuming his advertising in the last week, it is not surprising to see the horserace largely unchanged.
Momentum Analysis conducted a survey of 400 likely 2008 voters in Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District. Interviews were conducted by telephone, August 19-21, 2008.
Dan Meuser backs Chris Hackett
And he offers up this ringing endorsement of Hackett. From the TL:
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“I will always support good Republicans for office,” Meuser said. “In a choice between Chris Carney and a conservative Republican, I will always choose the conservative Republican.”
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A few days ago Meuser announced that he departing Pride Mobility to pursue a full-time career in public service. He has been on an extended leave of absence from the firm after losing his bid for the Republican nomination in Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District in the April primary.
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"I have always had a strong interest in government affairs on the federal, state and local level. My recent venture into politics, combined with my leadership of Pride Mobility’s government affairs initiatives, solidified my desire to pursue community- and government-related endeavors full time,” Meuser said in a press release. “I am grateful to be in a position to pursue my ambitions, and look forward to continuing my active involvement with initiatives that ideally, will benefit the residents in our local communities and beyond.”
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We will hear from Dan again.
A few observations about the Democratric Convention
They skipped through the Roll Call of the states with Hillary asking to suspend the rules and make the nomination by acclimation. Nice touch for the party unity thing but I've been watching political conventions all my life and it's my favorite part. I love the corny speeches as the Governor of the state sings the praises of wheat or brags that the hometown team won the championship.
Where the hell was this guy in 2004? If he made a speech like this the last time he would be President. This is the best speech of the convention so far.
John Kerry Speaks at the DNC
Candidate McCain vs. Senator McCain.
"John McCain should finish the debate with himself."
My second favorite moment. Congressman Patrick Murphy is a Kings College grad and a vet of the 82nd Airborne who served in Iraq.
Patrick Murphy Speaking at DNC
Where the hell was this guy in 2004? If he made a speech like this the last time he would be President. This is the best speech of the convention so far.
John Kerry Speaks at the DNC
Candidate McCain vs. Senator McCain.
"John McCain should finish the debate with himself."
My second favorite moment. Congressman Patrick Murphy is a Kings College grad and a vet of the 82nd Airborne who served in Iraq.
Patrick Murphy Speaking at DNC
If only this could happen in Luzerne County
We might be better off
Board Members Quit, Suspend Government In NY Town
ALBANY (AP) ― Only eight months on the job as supervisor of the small town of Ancram, Thomas Dias finds himself faced not with a crisis in government but no government at all.That's because three of the town's five board members abruptly resigned last week, leaving the town with a government unable to hold its scheduled monthly meeting Thursday or take any action.
Board Members Quit, Suspend Government In NY Town
ALBANY (AP) ― Only eight months on the job as supervisor of the small town of Ancram, Thomas Dias finds himself faced not with a crisis in government but no government at all.That's because three of the town's five board members abruptly resigned last week, leaving the town with a government unable to hold its scheduled monthly meeting Thursday or take any action.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
10th CD poll
SurveyUSA for Roll Call (8/23-25, 623 likely voters):
Chris Carney (D-inc): 49
Chris Hackett (R): 45
(MoE: ±4.0%)
Carney was viewed favorably by 40 percent of those surveyed and unfavorably by 23 percent. 30 percent were neutral and 6 percent said they had no opinion.
Hackett had a 36 percent to 23 percent favorable/unfavorable rating; 31 percent of voters were neutral, while 11 percent said they had no opinion.
10th CD voters prefer a candidate who touts alternative sources of energy over one who advocates increased offshore drilling by a 54-36 margin and 40% of voters in the 10th blame the oil companies for the high cost of gasoline.
Bush has a 32% approval rating, while 61% of voters disapproved.
John McCain leads Barack Obama by 50-41 in the 10th District. Bush won the district 60-40 in 2004.
Update: Reaction from the Hackett camp
"We're very pleased. After more than a month of TV ads trying to promote his paper-thin record in Congress, Chris Carney is still being rejected by voters. We fully expect Carney and his liberal Washington allies to ramp up their negative message now."-Mark Harris
Update 2: Vince Rongione speaking for the Carney campaign
“These polls confirm what we already know. Congressman Carney has very strong support across party lines and across the district. We will continue to fight for every vote and focus on the issues that really matter. It is very encouraging to see that our positive message -- lowering taxes, fighting for veterans, lowering gas prices, and helping to create jobs right here in America is connecting with voters in every corner of Northeast and Central Pennsylvania. Clearly folks are already tired of our challenger’s constant mudslinging and personal attacks.”
Chris Carney (D-inc): 49
Chris Hackett (R): 45
(MoE: ±4.0%)
Carney was viewed favorably by 40 percent of those surveyed and unfavorably by 23 percent. 30 percent were neutral and 6 percent said they had no opinion.
Hackett had a 36 percent to 23 percent favorable/unfavorable rating; 31 percent of voters were neutral, while 11 percent said they had no opinion.
10th CD voters prefer a candidate who touts alternative sources of energy over one who advocates increased offshore drilling by a 54-36 margin and 40% of voters in the 10th blame the oil companies for the high cost of gasoline.
Bush has a 32% approval rating, while 61% of voters disapproved.
John McCain leads Barack Obama by 50-41 in the 10th District. Bush won the district 60-40 in 2004.
Update: Reaction from the Hackett camp
"We're very pleased. After more than a month of TV ads trying to promote his paper-thin record in Congress, Chris Carney is still being rejected by voters. We fully expect Carney and his liberal Washington allies to ramp up their negative message now."-Mark Harris
Update 2: Vince Rongione speaking for the Carney campaign
“These polls confirm what we already know. Congressman Carney has very strong support across party lines and across the district. We will continue to fight for every vote and focus on the issues that really matter. It is very encouraging to see that our positive message -- lowering taxes, fighting for veterans, lowering gas prices, and helping to create jobs right here in America is connecting with voters in every corner of Northeast and Central Pennsylvania. Clearly folks are already tired of our challenger’s constant mudslinging and personal attacks.”
Does Biden help in Pennsylvania?
He can't hurt..
“Chris Carney has forgotten more about national security than Don Sherwood will ever know,” - Sen. Joe Biden.
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Biden said that during a campaign stop in 2006.
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,Rapid Edward was pulling for Biden and Sen Bob Casey was an early supporter. For 30+ years the Philadelphia media market has seen his ads every 6 years.
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The guy is from Scranton and we can be tribal in our corner of the world. Hillary won big in the April primary because the local media kept reminding us that her grandfather was a Scranton native and she spent some time at Lake Winola when she was a kid. Carney is still on active duty so I haven't got a statement from him on the pick but Congressman Kanjorski is excited:
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"I applaud Sen. Barack Obama’s selection of U.S. Sen. Joseph Biden as his choice to be the nominee of the Democratic Party for Vice President..I have campaigned with Joe Biden in Northeastern Pennsylvania numerous times and look forward to joining him on the campaign trail again this year to elect a Democratic president, House and Senate to get America back on the right track again.”...
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A click of the shutter to the The Pennsylvania Progressive for the pic.
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My view is that people don't vote for Vice President. The latest Q Poll has Barry up by 7 in the Keystone state.
No way, No how, No McCain
Hillary said what she had to. It was a good endorsement but I was expecting something a little more. I think she should have spoken more directly to the PUMA crowd telling them to get over it.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Reassessment in Luzerne County gets ugly
Nobody wants to pay more property taxes but you have to keep your emotions in check and not make threats. But the opposition keeps being stoked by the downtrodden people at Harveys Lake and some radio talk show hosts.
From the inbox.
Your House As Seen By:
Yourself...
Your Buyer...
Your Lender...
Your Appraiser...
Your LUZERNE County Tax Assessor...
Democratic Convention video
via CNN
For all his health problems Senator Ted Kennedy will not be denied a spot in this historic event.
All I can say about Michelle Obama's speech is WOW !
For all his health problems Senator Ted Kennedy will not be denied a spot in this historic event.
All I can say about Michelle Obama's speech is WOW !
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