Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Kevin E. Dayhoff
(Writer’s note: As with most magazines – and newspapers – the journalist does not write the headline. We may suggest a headline and in the case of this piece, I suggested simply, “Westminster superdelegate endorses Obama.”
This is one of the rare occurrences, with this particular editor, in which I disagreed with – and am unhappy with the headline assigned to my column. Greg Pecoraro thinks for himself and is about as far as one can get from a person who makes “lock-step” decisions.
Last Friday, Westminster Common Councilmember, and Democratic National Convention superdelegate, Greg Pecoraro endorsed Senator Barack Obama. His endorsement comes as the Democratic primaries draw to a close and presidential historians are looking to a very busy summer.
Pecoraro’s selection signals that the drama of the longest presidential campaign in history may be coming to an anti-climatic finish as the
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Mr. Pecoraro’s announcement is important for several reasons. Over 16 months after this drama began, and with only a couple of primaries left, Democratic National Convention mathematicians are still crunching numbers in the calculus known best to alchemists. And all the equations require each and every vote of every single superdelegate to be plugged into the formulas.
Secondly, Mr. Pecoraro has developed a national reputation for possessing a first-rate political mind. His decision to cast his lot – and the future of the party – with Senator Obama is sure to gather attention and influence other national Democratic Party leaders.
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Read the entire column here: “Westminster superdelegate endorses Obama.”
Tom McLaughlin
Even when he was deep into his Alzheimer’s state, Dad always seemed to know when it was Memorial Day – Decoration Day, as he called it. I guess it might have been the war movies that showed constantly on the television that clued him in, or maybe he just knew.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Roy Meachum
Much has been made in recent politics about gender, nationally and locally. The chase for the Democratic presidential nomination has been reduced to the candidates' personal plumbing. For the thrill of seeing a woman elected, Hillary Clinton's supporters are prepared to use any weapons at hand.
Farrell Keough
When we were last together, we discussed a presentation given to the Farm Bureau on nutrient problems in the
Monday, May 19, 2008
Elementary, My Dear Watson – Part One
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
No, not the off-handed comment famously rendered by the brilliant English detective Sherlock Holmes to his trusted companion, Dr. Watson. I’m talking about that generation of learners who fill our elementary schools, our next generation of leaders, scientists, entertainers, and thinkers.
Steven R. Berryman
How does one gage the pain level of rising energy prices on a household budget? When the price at the pump for gas at Sheetz hits $3.79 for unleaded regular, does that do it?
Friday, May 16, 2008
Berlin Remains Still Berlin: Marlene Sang
Roy Meachum
The trickle of Berlin Airlift stories this week did nothing to persuade that I am not old: 60 years ago on June 24 the first Gooney birds rambled down the runway at Rhine-Main Air Force base. I was living in a nearby castle.
Edward Lulie III
Back in the 1990s, John Madden, former coach and aspiring broadcaster, gave his name and efforts to design a computer game about football. Thus was born the Madden line of football simulators which have become part of our culture and even influenced the National Football League.
Roy Meachum
In last week's Shakespeare Theatre Company's review of "Julius Caesar," I touched on why American directors and producers are loath to do repertory. Even plays by the same author can demand actors create a differently separate persona; in effect, that instills a schizophrenia that does not entirely go away no matter how long productions run.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Signal Legislation, Unavoidable Question
Tony Soltero
As
Patricia A. Kelly
It’s happened again. A daunted writer sitting in front of a blank screen facing a deadline.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Kevin E. Dayhoff
On May 7, the Humane Society of the
Tom McLaughlin
In my last column, I said I would contact Black leaders to try to answer my questions about the perceived new relationship between Blacks and Whites. I didn’t. The reason is lack of courage.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Roy Meachum
As we were told on yesterday’s Frederick News-Post front page, the Walkersville council plans at its next meeting (tomorrow) to take up the question of designating English as the town's official language.
Nick Diaz
In my last column I devoted some time to present you with a minority opinion about the “made-in-the-USA” motorcycle, the Harley Davidson. I concluded with the statement that Harley Davidson is not really an American motorcycle, inasmuch as the spirit of American creativity, ingenuity, and innovation are nowhere to be found in motorcycles made by “The Motor Company.”
Monday, May 12, 2008
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
A consequence of political service is speeches. They run the gamut in both topics and the diversity of organizations before which the speech is given.
Steven R. Berryman
Time to break with your hibernation from the winter blahs, stop getting upset about the politics of Democratic deconstruction and more illegal aliens for a time. Andrews Air Force base, in nearby
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