Commissoner Perry Jones
August 19th, 2006
August 19th, 2006
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Saturday, August 19, 2006
20060819 KDDC Reaction to New York Times parody
Feedback on “20060816 KDDC NYTimes Warsaw Ghetto Uprising an Over Reaction.”
…More on the satire of the New York Times’ coverage of the Israeli-Hezbollah conflict and the New York Times’ coverage of the war on terrorism.
Although I usually do not respond to comments, the comment left by Zum was thoughtful and responsible in its approach and that kind of dialogue is always good, whether we agree of disagree.
Thank you for your feedback Mr./Ms. Zum.
If you did not catch it because the post has fallen off the front page of kevindayhoff.com, Zum says:
“I looked at this NY Times paper you've posted and at first look I was really skeptical that it could be the real thing. American sentiment in 1943 was very anti-Nazi since we were fighting the Germans at that time and having every front page article being anti-semitic seemed absolutely ludicrous to me.
I started to do some research and found that the New York Times archives did not have any articles with these headlines, and especially not on May 10, 1943. I researched the famous photo further and found out that it was actually originally taken by German SS troops and printed in a report to Himmler that was only recovered AFTER the war-----well after 1943.
Finally, I did some more looking around and found out that the whole thing is a hoax published by the The People's Cube, a Web site devoted to lampooning left-wing "political correctness." You can get all the details here:
http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/bl_1943_nytimes.htm
It's extremely ironic that you posted this to decry media propaganda when that is exactly what you have fallen prey to yourself. I hope you post a correction and apology so that the issue can be laid to rest in an honorable manner.
And I hope that you start to double check some of the propaganda that you post. There is a lot of misinformation flying around the internet and I hope that you feel strongly against being a tool of propaganda organizations, especially when they are outright lies.”
In the interest of full disclosure, I had hypothecated that the depiction of the May 10th, 1943 New York Times was a satirical hoax before I popped it up on the blog. Or, allow me to say it this way, I certainly hoped that it was a hoax.
That said, the venerable Old Gray Lady has recently presented with signs of senility, if not, outright dementia in its coverage of the Bush Administration’s policies and approach to the war on terrorism.
For more on this line of thought, please read my August 16th, 2006 Tentacle column: “London's calling.” Or, “Operation Mata Hari.”
There have been many recent responsible commentaries about how alarmed folks have become with the Times’ approach to putting Americans in danger in its passionate hatred of the Bush Administration.
Several pieces within easy reach of my keyboard are two Michael Barone columns, one from Monday, August 14th, 2006, titled, “London plot exposes Left.” Or perhaps a better example is Michael Barone’s June 26th, 2006 column, “Why do "they" hate us?”
Specifically, I am appalled at the propaganda approach of the liberal media in support of Hezbollah. To be certain, I have no first hand knowledge of a specific New York Times article or editorial that was detrimental to the Israeli cause. I have read suggestions and anecdotes that the Old Gray Lady was on
The thought that some folks may have considered that the satirical depiction of a hoax New York Times’ front page to be “real” speaks well for the suggestion that the New York Times has become iconography (the poster child, if you will) for irresponsible approaches to our nation’s national security and the safety and welfare of Americans – or anyone else that the jihadists may want to harm.
After all, satire works best when the “suspension of disbelief” works. In the case of the New York Times, many of us have long since lost any ability to give the
To the point that the recent comment made by Ann Coulter has received so much play… Are you aware that the New York Times’ “reaction to al-Zarqawi's death was to lower the
Zum calls to our attention an Urban Legends and Folklore article about the “May 10th, 1943 New York Times” front page satire. Now ya know a satire has arrived when Urban Legends feels the need to address it.
In the article, Urban Legends asks the question: “Do you think this parody is a valid critique of the editorial stance of today's NY Times?”
My view is a resounding, YES!
1943 New York Times Calls Warsaw Ghetto Uprising 'Over-Reaction'
Netlore Archive: Circulating via email, an image purporting to show the front page of the May 10, 1943 edition of the New York Times with a headline declaring that the Warsaw
Comments: Nothing of the sort ever appeared on the front page of the New York Times. It's a parody, ripped from its original context in a satirical article published by the The People's Cube, a Web site devoted to lampooning left-wing "political correctness."
Albeit heavy-handed and overwrought to the point of incoherence, the piece is an attempt to ridicule those who have criticized
Given any thought, the headlines themselves betray the author's satirical intent: "European Leaders Blame Jews for Disproportionate Response," "Jewish Resistance Shatters Hopes for Peaceful Final Solution," and "Peace Vigil Calls for a Cease-Fire." It's an understatement to say they don't reflect the reality of the time.
For good measure, I scanned the New York Times archives and found several articles reporting the horrific conditions in the Warsaw Ghetto, the events leading up to the uprising, and the uprising itself, none of which evinced even a hint of criticism toward the Jews who took up arms against the Nazis in 1943.
Many feel that The People's Cube approach was appropriately “heavy-handed and overwrought to the point of incoherence,” In response to the New York Times’ “heavy-handed and overwrought to the point of incoheren(t)” approach to issues of our safety and national security.
My only regret in posting the parody of the New York Times is that I did do the parody myself. When I was younger and had different time constraints, I so enjoyed doing the very same approach to newspapers with a consistent irresponsible approach to currents events and issues of the day.
If anyone owes anyone an apology, it is the New York Times.
I will be flying in a week, and I sure hope that the New York Times does not reveal anymore anti-terrorism programs between now and the time I board the plane… to Hezbollah – or anyone else who wants to cut my head off simply because I am an American and because they have issues going back to the reign of Caesar.
I respect that militant jihadists are upset. I do not respect the killing of innocent civilians to promote a dialogue about their issues. Or hiding behind innocent civilians as they rocket and kill even more innocent civilians.
Ultimately, I have lost all respect for the New York Times. For that - I post parodies. This is a profoundly different approach than the New York Times, which expresses its lack of respect for the Bush Administration by putting all our lives in danger.
I also have a great deal of respect for Zum, for taking the time to write a thoughtful comment delineating his disagreement with the post. Thank you.
As always, your thoughtful consideration is appreciated regardless of the outcome on any particular issue. Whether we agree or disagree, always find my door open for friendly constructive dialogue.
E-mail him at: kdayhoff@carr.org
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20060819 Wi Fi for Carroll County
Wi-Fi for
August 19th, 2006 by
Although getting a conversation about Wi-Fi for Carroll County among the candidates for political office in this fall’s
As I was grazing the blogs of my colleagues in
In my column for the Westminster Eagle, I have written two pieces specifically on Wi-Fi, which has received enthusiastic response from readers, however, hardly a peep out of the candidates. (09/07/05 - If technology available, why not Wi-Fi? And 08/02/06 -Building ramps to information highway will pave the way to Carroll's future)
As a matter of fact, I am seeing little of substance out of many the candidates for office in
Issues such as managing growth and development are being discussed as well as taxes. These issues are important – especially, well – both. I mean, it is imperative that we maintain a well-thought-out approach to growth in order to maintain what quality of life we have left in
Diversification of the tax base and over-all tax relief is also an important subject.
However, I’m seeing little conversation about growing our commercial and industrial tax base and most importantly – attracting jobs to
I have as little interest in more houses in
Of course, one of the best ways to thwart further erosion of our quality of life is to look for ways to support the business of agriculture in
In the near future, if it is not already here, the issue of Wi-Fi will be a critical infrastructure, quality of life and business development issue in
A Columbia Flyer editorial on August 3rd, 2006, states accurately and succinctly:
“Like running water, electricity and cable television before it, wireless Internet capability will soon be widely considered a part of living and doing business in American communities.
Some day in the not-too-distant future, it'll likely be a utility that people take for granted.
Communities that don't have it will find themselves at a competititve disadvantage for attracting and retaining business and keeping residents happy.
So it's good to see that the three candidates for county executive all realize that and support efforts to lay the groundwork for widespread Wi-Fi in Howard. (emphasis mine)
Officials will have to find the answers to two pressing questions: What's required, and at what cost? The sooner they can accomplish that, the better.
But, make no mistake, this technology is coming. And in a few years, we'll probably be wondering how we lived without it.”
Read it again. This time, every time you see the word “Howard,” replace it with the word “Carroll.”
I did a search on “Wi-Fi” on the Westminster Eagle’s web site and came up with:
09/07/05 - If technology available, why not Wi-Fi? By Kevin E. Dayhoff
I've been fascinated with public Wi-Fi and all the possibilities it can provide
On Aug. 15, Silver Spring, in
08/02/06 - Building ramps to information highway will pave the way to Carroll's future 2006-08-02 00:00:00
The politics and economics of roads, growth, development, bu...
09/21/05 - Letters
While the decision to take the
09/21/05 - Report from the 'Left Coast' discovers (sort of) intelligent li 2005-09-21 00:00:00 Opinion Report from the '
Greetings from sunny
06/28/06 - What are local candidates for office proposing for the future of Carroll County? 2006-06-28 00:00:00 Kevin E. Dayhoff What are local candidates for office proposing for the future of
Many Carroll Countians are clamoring to hear discussions about plans and i...
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Meanwhile, I did a search on the Columbia Flyer’s web site on “Wi-Fi” and came up with:
08/03/06 - County catching on to Wi-Fi Internet
If the county ever offered free wireless Internet service in all of downtown
03/27/03 - At a glance
Resident David Hlass is challenging incumbent Linda Odum for the Long Reach seat on CA's 10-member board.
The proposal, offered by County Council member Chris Merdon, now goes before the c...
08/03/06 - What is Wi-Fi?
Wi-Fi, which stands for wireless fidelity, is a way certain devices can connect to the Internet outdoors without using wires.
Wi-Fi accessible devices, such as computers and personal digital as...
08/03/06 - Wi-Fi inevitable, and we need to be ready 2006-08-03 00:00:00 Opinion Wi-Fi inevitable, and we need to be ready OUR VIEW
Like running water, electricity and cable television before it, wireless Internet capability will soon be widely co...
02/16/06 - New Columbia health club flexes its muscles
Lifetime Fitness, a Minnesota-based health club conglomerate with facilities across the country, opened Feb. 9 on
06/17/04 - I-95 project may be wave of the future
The project is part of
We need to begin a meaningful conversation about Wi-Fi in
E-mail him at: kdayhoff@carr.org
20060818 KDDC Geritol
GeritolI was in the drug store the other day, re-stocking on vitamins – it’s an advancing age thing – and saw Geritol on the shelves.
I was not aware that it was still being marketed. Brings back memories of sitting with Mom and Dad watching The
Back in the day when I was an elected official, I used to joke that there were days when I needed “Geritol IV-Drip” from my iron-poor blood.
I wished that I had looked at the label. I wonder what’s in it – besides ground up scrap iron.
I know, DUH – I’ll Google-it.
Yep – I found it. And this is what’s in it.
And oh, I found this in the FAQs:
Will the use of Geritol® increase my sex drive or fertility?
There's no evidence that Geritol® can increase fertility and we don't make that claim. We're not sure how the rumor got started, but there's no truth to it.
E-mail him at: kdayhoff@carr.org
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20060818 KDDC The NYTimes and the difference between Torricelli and DeLay
The New York Times: the difference between Torricelli and DeLay?
Soccer Dad, posting at the Pillage Idiot calls to our attention yet another example of hypocrisy on the part of the New York Times.
This link sends you to a web site that is banned in St. Louis. Too funny. I wonder if the Daily Kos was also banned?
Anyway, Soccer Dad writes, in part: “When it came to the race for senate in
Soccer Dad continued, “What's equally predictable is that these high minded principles only apply if they are likely to produce the correct result… Friday's editorial about the race for Tom Delay's seat contained this line…”
Read the rest here.
A big thanks to Soccer Dad and the Pillage Idiot.
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Friday, August 18, 2006
20060818 KDDC That's a Haven on the horizon
That's a Haven on the horizon.
A billboard on Rte 140 in Westminster for Hampstead Mayor Haven Shoemaker, candidate for Carroll County Delegate to Annapolis, District 5A.
August 18th, 2006
Kevin Dayhoff
A billboard on Rte 140 in Westminster for Hampstead Mayor Haven Shoemaker, candidate for Carroll County Delegate to Annapolis, District 5A.
August 18th, 2006
Kevin Dayhoff
20060817 KDDC Re Elect District 5 Senator Larry Haines
Re-Elect District 5 Senator Larry Haines
August 17, 2006
For more information please click here.
August 17, 2006
For more information please click here.
Pasted below, please review Senator Larry Haines'
CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The citizens and voters of Maryland’s Legislative District Five have graciously bestowed upon me the honor and privilege to represent them in the State Senate and Maryland General Assembly for sixteen years.
I take the responsibility of public servant very seriously and am seeking re-election to the State Senate. As the ranking Republican member of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee and the Senate Executive Nominations Committee.
I have had the privilege of providing leadership in many very important public policy issues including the Senate Special Commissions on Medical Malpractice Liability Insurance, Legislative Sportsman Caucus, Maryland Rural Caucus, and Taxpayers’ Protection Caucus.
The Senate President has given me the responsibility of serving on the Rules Committee, the Joint Committee on the Management of Public Funds, the Special Committee on Substance Abuse, the Congressional Redistricting Committee and the Transportation Committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures.
The past twelve years, I have served as Chairman of the Carroll County Delegation to Annapolis.
In 1990, I campaigned for a new and expanded State Police Barrack and a full service MVA Center for Carroll County and followed through on these promises. I have been instrumental and provided leadership in securing state funds for the Carroll County Hospital expansions, Hospice, the Carroll Community College Campus, the Agricultural Center, the Historical Society, the Carroll County Arts Council and other projects, including planning and development of the new courthouse.
I have sponsored a number of legislative initiatives of which 38 bills have become law including several major drug crime bills and increased funding for Maryland farmland preservation – now signed into law. I am recognized as the leader of the conservative block in the Senate for family and fiscal issues. I co-sponsored State Bill 4 known as Jessica’s Law, which mandates a 25 year mandatory sentence for a convicted sexual child molester. This bill was signed into law by Gov. Ehrlich in June.
Creating jobs at home, reducing taxes on families, and reducing the regulatory burden of local and state government will continue to be one of my top priorities.
The past Glendening/Towsend administration derailed and delayed our most significant transportation needs. During the 2003 legislative session I introduced a Joint Senate Resolution to fund and start construction of the Hampstead by-pass. With Gov. Ehrlich, myself, Del. Stocksdale and Del. Shewell we broke ground on June 30, 2006 - construction will be completed in 2 years.
We desperately need an inpatient drug treatment facility, and I have worked with the task force in helping this become a reality at The Springfield Hospital Center Prevention and Treatment Programs will be expanding as I serve on the Special Substance Abuse Committee.
I will continue to find sources to increase farmland preservation funding without increasing taxes.
I believe in small government, and that government should have a balanced budget just like our families, and that taxes must be cut to help families.
This is my twelfth year as Chairman of the Carroll County Delegation. As a Maryland State Legislator I have the responsibility to provide leadership that is in the best interest of my local constituency. I have a proven record of initiating and following through with local state projects.
I sponsored legislation to allow local governments to collect their own recordation taxes saving Carroll approximately $1 million annually based on recent collections. As Senator my role is to introduce local legislation initiatives. However, the Annapolis delegation has the final authority over local bills of which are subject to a public hearing prior to approval.
The current Board of Commissioners supported a 1% real estate transfer tax, the only bill the delegation rejected. This tax increase would have generated over $22 million in new annual revenue based on last year’s collections. This was an unnecessary increase, based on the surplus funds from other increased revenues. Direct aid from the state to Carroll County increased from $109,859 in FY 2004 to $155,228 in FY 2007 for a 41.3% increase.
My past initiatives to reduce government spending, reduce the property tax on owner occupied homes and the personal income tax will continue to be my program for tax reform.
My record is clear on gun control, gambling, abortion and capital punishment.
I oppose gun control, I support the second amendment, the citizens right to “keep and bear arms.”
Any type of legalized gambling is poor public policy. I have sponsored legislation to ban partial-birth abortion, which passed the Senate, and I have been the leader on pro-life issues.
Your support and vote is greatly appreciated.
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20060817 Re Elect District 5 Senator Larry Haines
August 17, 2006
For more information please click here.
Pasted below, please review Senator Larry Haines'
CANDIDATE STATEMENT
Pasted below, please review Senator Larry Haines'
CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The citizens and voters of Maryland’s Legislative District Five have graciously bestowed upon me the honor and privilege to represent them in the State Senate and Maryland General Assembly for sixteen years.
I take the responsibility of public servant very seriously and am seeking re-election to the State Senate. As the ranking Republican member of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee and the Senate Executive Nominations Committee.
I have had the privilege of providing leadership in many very important public policy issues including the Senate Special Commissions on Medical Malpractice Liability Insurance, Legislative Sportsman Caucus, Maryland Rural Caucus, and Taxpayers’ Protection Caucus.
The Senate President has given me the responsibility of serving on the Rules Committee, the Joint Committee on the Management of Public Funds, the Special Committee on Substance Abuse, the Congressional Redistricting Committee and the Transportation Committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures.
The past twelve years, I have served as Chairman of the Carroll County Delegation to Annapolis.
In 1990, I campaigned for a new and expanded State Police Barrack and a full service MVA Center for Carroll County and followed through on these promises. I have been instrumental and provided leadership in securing state funds for the Carroll County Hospital expansions, Hospice, the Carroll Community College Campus, the Agricultural Center, the Historical Society, the Carroll County Arts Council and other projects, including planning and development of the new courthouse.
I have sponsored a number of legislative initiatives of which 38 bills have become law including several major drug crime bills and increased funding for Maryland farmland preservation – now signed into law. I am recognized as the leader of the conservative block in the Senate for family and fiscal issues. I co-sponsored State Bill 4 known as Jessica’s Law, which mandates a 25 year mandatory sentence for a convicted sexual child molester. This bill was signed into law by Gov. Ehrlich in June.
Creating jobs at home, reducing taxes on families, and reducing the regulatory burden of local and state government will continue to be one of my top priorities.
The past Glendening/Townsend administration derailed and delayed our most significant transportation needs. During the 2003 legislative session I introduced a Joint Senate Resolution to fund and start construction of the Hampstead by-pass. With Gov. Ehrlich, myself, Del. Stocksdale and Del. Shewell we broke ground on June 30, 2006 - construction will be completed in 2 years.
We desperately need an inpatient drug treatment facility, and I have worked with the task force in helping this become a reality at The Springfield Hospital Center Prevention and Treatment Programs will be expanding as I serve on the Special Substance Abuse Committee.
I will continue to find sources to increase farmland preservation funding without increasing taxes.
I believe in small government, and that government should have a balanced budget just like our families, and that taxes must be cut to help families.
This is my twelfth year as Chairman of the Carroll County Delegation. As a Maryland State Legislator I have the responsibility to provide leadership that is in the best interest of my local constituency. I have a proven record of initiating and following through with local state projects.
I sponsored legislation to allow local governments to collect their own recordation taxes saving Carroll approximately $1 million annually based on recent collections. As Senator my role is to introduce local legislation initiatives. However, the Annapolis delegation has the final authority over local bills of which are subject to a public hearing prior to approval.
The current Board of Commissioners supported a 1% real estate transfer tax, the only bill the delegation rejected. This tax increase would have generated over $22 million in new annual revenue based on last year’s collections. This was an unnecessary increase, based on the surplus funds from other increased revenues. Direct aid from the state to Carroll County increased from $109,859 in FY 2004 to $155,228 in FY 2007 for a 41.3% increase.
My past initiatives to reduce government spending, reduce the property tax on owner occupied homes and the personal income tax will continue to be my program for tax reform.
My record is clear on gun control, gambling, abortion and capital punishment.
I oppose gun control, I support the second amendment, the citizens right to “keep and bear arms.”
Any type of legalized gambling is poor public policy. I have sponsored legislation to ban partial-birth abortion, which passed the Senate, and I have been the leader on pro-life issues.
Your support and vote is greatly appreciated.
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Thursday, August 17, 2006
20060814 KDDC 4th Annual Members Exhibit Reception Aug 17 2006
4th Annual Members Exhibit Reception August 17 2006
Please join Caroline and me – and many friends and neighbors at the Opening Reception for the Carroll County Arts Council 4th Annual Members Exhibit: August 17, 2006 5:30 – 7:30 PM
The show will run from August 17th, 2006 to September 20, 2006 at the
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20060816 KDDC Xtreme Sheehan defends ugly sheep
“As many as one out of every three sheep are butt ugly,” further elaborated a spokesperson for the Foundation for Beautiful Sheep. © Rhoiders
Xtreme Sheehan defends ugly sheep
Rhoiders Crawford,
Kant BeTrue, Staff reporter and photojournalist, Rhoiders
Monday, August 16, 2006
News recently reached Crawford
A campaign called “Xtreme Sheehan sheep” aims to study sheep with undesirable Sheehan-like wool features to unlock the genetic makeup of the prized merino and ensure production of its high quality fleece.
Upon hearing the news, Cindy Sheehan was outraged, “We’re the one getting fleeced.”
Ms. Sheehan, who has for over forty days and forty nights, been on a milkshake-for-worldpeace and misunderstood-terrorists fast, weakly rose from her cot in an almost Ghandi-like manner to say, “The Australian genocidal practices against sheep are just another example of the failed Bush international diplomacy. Now sheep around the world are going to hate us.”
As her followers knelt before her in hushed tones, Ms. Sheehan continued, “That lying bastard, George Bush. You get that maniac out here to talk with me. My son died for oil. He died to make your friends richer. He died to expand American imperialism in the Middle East – and now
The South Australian Research and Development Institute said on Tuesday its search for “
The institute said ugly lambs — with uneven wool, strange fibers, clumps of wool that fall out, bare patches, no wool, or highly wrinkled skin — are usually culled by farmers.
“As many as one out of every three sheep are butt ugly,” further elaborated a spokesperson for the Foundation for Beautiful Sheep.
Responding to rumors that her campaign to end the terror and oppression of sheep will likely get her arrested later today, Ms. Sheehan whispered softly, “Now I know how Mickey Mouse feels at Disneyland”
Asked for a final comment, Ms. Sheehan responded, “Where’s my gawd-damned milkshake. I’m feeling weaker and light in the head.”
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20060816 Vota for Mona
20060816 Vota for Mona
Thursday, August 17, 2006
“Vota for Moana”
© Kevin Dayhoff
August 16th, 2006
This is the season for signs.
Recently your intrepid blogger found this group of signs at
Mystery surrounds just what Ms. Mona Lisa is running for.
In a related matter, we asked
Asked if he knew just what office Ms. Lisa was running for, Mr. Ruchlewicz responded, “Don’t know. Don’t really care as long as the mysterious sign brings money into
Jeff Glass, Westminster’s assistant director for parks, buildings, streets, water, wastewater, kitchen sinks, development review, planning, fly swatters, public works, utilities maintenance and the soundtrack division of old silent movies said, “It’s like a Norman Rockwell moment.
Asked how long the sign for Ms. Lisa has been at the intersection, “Don’t know. Been kinda busy recently,” remarked the assistant director for parks, buildings, streets, water, wastewater, kitchen sinks, development review, planning, fly swatters, public works, fleet management, kite flying, road sign, grass clippings removal, utilities maintenance and the soundtrack division of old silent movies.
Marianne Sheehan, the administrative assistant for the assistant director for parks, buildings, streets, water, wastewater, kitchen sinks, development review, planning, fly swatters, public works, fleet management, kite flying, road sign, grass clippings removal, utilities maintenance, letters and art, heavy metal music and the soundtrack division of old silent movies, remarked that the sign “looked good in that location and that it went well with the overall ambiance of downtown Westminster.”
Wayne Reifsnider, the assistant superintendent for streets, buildings, and parks said, “Well, ya know… Well, it’s a free country and people have a right to put up signs on private property, ya know. But I don’t know, ya know. Then on the other hand, well, ya know, it’s a neat sign and I just do my job. Mind my own business, ya know. Well, I best be moving along. See ya.”
More on this developing story as it unravels.
Kevin Dayhoff writes from
Kevin Dayhoff Soundtrack: www.kevindayhoff.net Kevin Dayhoff Art: www.kevindayhoffart.com Kevin Dayhoff Westminster: www.westgov.net Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevindayhoff Twitpic: http://twitpic.com/photos/kevindayhoff YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/kevindayhoff Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1040426835
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
20060816 KDDC NYTimes Warsaw Ghetto Uprising an Over Reaction
New York Times, May 10th, 1943:
August 16th, 2006
(From The People's Cube via Gates of Vienna and Michelle Malkin.)
The entire post at: Historians: Warsaw Ghetto Uprising Was Overreaction (By Red Square 8/7/2006) is a must read. Hats off to the “Broom of Truth.”
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20060815 KDDC Ben Cardin to cure cancer
Ben Cardin to cure cancer
August 15th, 2006
Before I say another word, I gotta tell ya, God Bless everyone who is running for office. Considering today’s technology which allows saturation coverage of every candidate’s every waking moment. Anyone – everyone - can and will make a mistake or say something that will be taken out of context or utter words that may be misconstrued by the practitioners of professional outrage.
Need I mention this or this or here?
Never-the-less, BlogDC (“100,000 Airplanes” By Andrew Daniller) has the scoop that Congressman Ben Cardin is going to cure cancer.
No mention as to whether or not he invented the Internet.
Hat Tip: Wonkette: “More fuel for the debate on whether life in
Apparently BlogDC found it in a post on MyDD: “Ben Cardin's Promise to Cure Cancer” by Matt Stoller, Tue Aug 15, 2006 at 12:30:42 PM EST:
“Let's say a credible biochemist friend told you that it was likely that we could cure many forms of cancer by 2015. Would you believe him? Let's say, on the other hand, that a politician running in a hotly contested primary, told you that if you elected him he would cure cancer by 2015. Would you believe him? Welcome to Ben Cardin's strategy. Color me skeptical of Cardin's political approach.”
However, BlogDC made an inaccurate conclusion –
Anyway – this is what the BlogDC said:
“Remember that episode of The West Wing from the middle of the third season when Bartlet had just been censured by Congress and needed a huge State of the Union bump to give him any chance of winning reelection and so he and Sam began to obsess about promising a cure for cancer within ten years as a message of hope for the country?
Well, I do, and Rep. Ben Cardin is stealing the plot (via Matt Stoller):
"We are going to lick cancer by 2015," Cardin told a group of 15 people
at the
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Tuesday, August 15, 2006
20060815 Australian farmers called to report ugly sheep
“As many as one out of every three sheep are butt ugly,” further elaborated a spokesperson for the Foundation for Beautiful Sheep. © Rhoiders
Xtreme Sheehan Defends ugly sheep
Rhoiders Crawford, Texas
Kant BeTrue, Staff reporter and photojournalist, Rhoiders
Monday, August 16, 2006
News recently reached Crawford Texas that Australian scientists have called on the country’s farmers to report any ugly sheep found in their flocks.
A campaign called “Xtreme Sheehan sheep” aims to study sheep with undesirable Sheehan-like wool features to unlock the genetic makeup of the prized merino and ensure production of its high quality fleece.
Upon hearing the news, Cindy Sheehan was outraged, “We’re the one getting fleeced.”
Ms. Sheehan, who has for over forty days and forty nights, been on a milkshake-for-worldpeace-and-misunderstood-terrorists fast, weakly rose from her cot in an almost Ghandi-like manner to say, “The Australian genocidal practices against sheep are just another example of the failed Bush international diplomacy. Now sheep around the world are going to hate us.”
As her followers knelt before her in hushed tones, Ms. Sheehan continued, “That lying bastard, George Bush. You get that maniac out here to talk with me. My son died for oil. He died to make your friends richer. He died to expand American imperialism in the Middle East – and now Australia. He died to make sheep, worldwide free from the tyranny of the Bush administration.”
The South Australian Research and Development Institute said on Tuesday its search for “Australia’s ugliest merino lambs” may hold the key to securing the nation’s A$2.8 billion (US$2.1 billion) wool industry. Additional money has been requested to keep Cindy Sheehan out of the country.
The institute said ugly lambs — with uneven wool, strange fibers, clumps of wool that fall out, bare patches, no wool, or highly wrinkled skin — are usually culled by farmers.
“As many as one out of every three sheep are butt ugly,” further elaborated a spokesperson for the Foundation for Beautiful Sheep.
Responding to rumors that her campaign to end the terror and oppression of sheep will likely get her arrested later today, Ms. Sheehan whispered softly, “Now I know how Mickey Mouse feels at Disneyland”
Asked for a final comment, Ms. Sheehan responded, “Where’s my gawd-damned milkshake. I’m feeling weaker and light in the head.”
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