Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Big Oil Bob – A “Stone Cold” EntranceOn July 9, 2010, Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley released his first television commercial of this year’s featured main event for political junkies – the much-ballyhooed 2010 professional wrestling steel cage match that may be otherwise known as the Merryland gubernatorial election (re)cycle.
A Reason to Cheer – It’s Over
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia – The World Cup united everyone here in Kuching. Australians, Germans, Dutch, Malaysians, English, Chinese and many others knew every player, the weaknesses and strengths of each country’s team and can replay every game down to the nano-second. A hearty camaraderie replaced any nationalistic animosities.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Crowded WannabesIt’s entirely possible that so many candidates filed for elections in recent years, I don’t remember.
Admonitions for Candidates
The term “smoke-filled room” is generally attributed to the election of Warren G. Harding, our 29th President of the United States. President Harding was generally considered one of our worst Presidents due to the many instances of graft within his administration.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Charter, the Government of ChoiceOver the course of the last few months, I have made it pretty clear that I believe that Frederick County’s current form of government is outdated and not appropriate for the complex obligations that face our community. especially as we dig deeper into the 21st Century.
Campaign Diary – A Wild Fourth and Beyond
Today (July 3rd) is our 16th anniversary, so I thought I’d share with you how I spent this day before The Fourth of July.
Friday, July 9, 2010
“Real” CandidatesEditor and Publisher John Ashbury attached to Fridays’ TheTentacle.com the list of filed candidates for state and county races, since before most of us felt a political urge, one way or another.
My Best Friend Forever
He appeared in my life when he was a black-and-white butterball, only 12-weeks-old. Today he reached 12-years-old.
2010 Election Candidates – State Offices
The filing deadline has passed. So today we post the entire list of candidates for this fall’s elections – primary, then general.
2010 Election Candidates – County Offices
The filing deadline has passed. So today we post the entire list of candidates for this fall’s elections – primary, then general.
The “Triumph” of Lew Wallace
One hundred and forty-six years ago today at the confluence of the Georgetown Pike (now Route 355), the Monocacy Junction of the B&O Railroad and just up river the Baltimore Pike to Baltimore (now Reich’s Ford Road), Union forces led by Maj. Gen. Lew Wallace lost the only Civil War battle on Union soil to Confederate forces.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Football, Futbol, and SoccerThe 2010 World Cup in South Africa has stirred debate as to whether or not futbol – soccer if you prefer – is a worthwhile televised spectacle. Those bored by soccer – typically Americans – prefer to watch their neighbor's paint dry. The rest of the world considers it the most celebrated sport on Earth.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
The Wisdom of “Silent Cal”The Fourth of July has come and gone. The fireworks exclaimed its last hurrah along with the Ooos and Ahhhs. The remains of the day include a few partially eaten hot dogs, a half-bag of potato chips, and the sticky, syrupy goo that we can call Maryland’s heat and humidity that clung to your skin and followed you home.
A Mad Hash
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia – “Good on yer mate” I yelled at the Hashers crossing the roundabout. “Darling, meet me at my condo tonight at eight” was hurled to all the pretty girls and elderly ladies walking or dashing by. “My god, my ex-wife shows up in my Borneo dream!” I shouted at a particularly ugly man dressed in lipstick, a red dress and a hairy chest.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
The Maryland Republican MessMingling again at the GOP’s Barley & Hops First Friday night, I realized that most of my best friends are Republicans. They regard me as wild-eyed and totally liberal. They might put up with me because of my bald head and gray beard.
A Cuban History Lesson – Part 3
In my last installment, I mentioned how James Baker, the head of an American school in Havana, had allied himself with Father Brian Walsh for the purpose of providing for the thousands of unaccompanied Cuban children arriving in Miami.
Monday, July 5, 2010
Campaign Diary – Busy Week Plus…I’ve had the good fortune to work with www.tvfrederick.com on a weekly venture called “The Michael K Show.” As I said on the show, it’s “live, online, and archived.”
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