Sunday, July 3, 2011
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Christie Slashes Dem Budget: We Can't Afford It!
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie explains why he line-item vetoed parts of the budget passed by the state's Democrat-controlled legislature.
This 4th Of July, Believe In America!
On this Fourth of July, let us take time to remember the sacrifices of the heroes who keep us free and renew the American spirit. Believe in America.
What Is America To Me?
What is America to me?
A name, a map, or a flag I see
A certain word, democracy
What is America to me?
The house I live in
A plot of earth, a street
The grocer and the butcher
Or the people that I meet
The children in the playground
The faces that I see
All races and religions
Thats America to me
A name, a map, or a flag I see
A certain word, democracy
What is America to me?
The house I live in
A plot of earth, a street
The grocer and the butcher
Or the people that I meet
The children in the playground
The faces that I see
All races and religions
Thats America to me
The place I work in
The worker by my side
The little town, the city
Where my people lived and died
The howdy and the handshake
The air a feeling free
And the right to speak your mind out
Thats America to me
The worker by my side
The little town, the city
Where my people lived and died
The howdy and the handshake
The air a feeling free
And the right to speak your mind out
Thats America to me
The things I see about me
The big things and the small
That little corner newsstand
Or the house a mile tall
The wedding and the churchyard
The laughter and the tears
And the dream that's been a growing
For more than two hundred years
The big things and the small
That little corner newsstand
Or the house a mile tall
The wedding and the churchyard
The laughter and the tears
And the dream that's been a growing
For more than two hundred years
The town I live in
The street, the house, the room
The pavement of the city
Or the garden all in bloom
The church the school the clubhouse
The millions lights I see
But especially the people- yes especially the people
Thats America to me
Lyrics by Abel Meerpoll, aka Lewis Allen.
The street, the house, the room
The pavement of the city
Or the garden all in bloom
The church the school the clubhouse
The millions lights I see
But especially the people- yes especially the people
Thats America to me
Lyrics by Abel Meerpoll, aka Lewis Allen.
Big Corporate Honcho Give Obama Philly Boost
Media giant Comcast apparently counts some major Obamacons among its top echelon.
Chief among these would seem to be the man Philadelphians know as "David L." That would be David L. Cohen, the executive vice president of Comcast which is now the parent company of NBC -- as in MSNBC. Cohen was the driving force behind the political ascendancy of Ed Rendell, first as Mayor of Philadelphia and then as Governor.
Here's an excerpt from an interesting story in the Washington Post:
Of course, Philly is a longstanding Democrat/liberal bastion and will fall into line behind most any Democrat candidate.
But Pennsylvania is another matter. As Rendell himself has pointed out, Pennsylvania can hardly be considered a blue state. Indeed, in recent statewide elections Pennsylvania is trending red. Case in point: The election of Senator Pat Toomey. In fact, many believe that Senator Bob Casey will face a stiff GOP challenge when he comes up for re-election. Right now, the climate does not look good.
But we're getting ahead of ourselves. Because first, the Dems will have to win the Keystone State for Obama. And there's no chance that will happen without a huge Obama victory coming out of Philadelphia. Thus, Cohen & Co. have been enlisted.
The President hopes to raise $60 million (on his way to a BILLION dollar campaign) during this fund-raising cycle. If only Obama were as good at raising our economic level and generating jobs as he is at raising money for his own campaign.
BTW: Ever notice how skilled the President is at hobnobbing with corporate fat cats one day and lambasting corporate interests (as he launches into class warfare) the next? Now, that's a quick step.,
Chief among these would seem to be the man Philadelphians know as "David L." That would be David L. Cohen, the executive vice president of Comcast which is now the parent company of NBC -- as in MSNBC. Cohen was the driving force behind the political ascendancy of Ed Rendell, first as Mayor of Philadelphia and then as Governor.
Here's an excerpt from an interesting story in the Washington Post:
President Obama raised more than $1.2 million at two campaign fundraisers [in Philadelphia] Thursday night, the last events of his money-raising blitz in this early stage of the 2012 campaign.Click here to read more.
Campaign officials said about 800 people, each giving at least $100, attended the first event, at a Hyatt hotel. Later in the evening, Comcast’s executive vice president, David L. Cohen, hosted about 120 people in his home for a dinner, each of the attendees giving at least $10,000 for Obama’s reelection campaign.
Among the attendees were Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter (D). Dinner was arranged by restaurateur Stephen Starr, whose popular eateries include Morimoto and Buddakan.
Cohen, a longtime Democratic operative, has successfully sheparded the regulatory review of Comcast’s merger with NBC Universal earlier this year.
Of course, Philly is a longstanding Democrat/liberal bastion and will fall into line behind most any Democrat candidate.
But Pennsylvania is another matter. As Rendell himself has pointed out, Pennsylvania can hardly be considered a blue state. Indeed, in recent statewide elections Pennsylvania is trending red. Case in point: The election of Senator Pat Toomey. In fact, many believe that Senator Bob Casey will face a stiff GOP challenge when he comes up for re-election. Right now, the climate does not look good.
But we're getting ahead of ourselves. Because first, the Dems will have to win the Keystone State for Obama. And there's no chance that will happen without a huge Obama victory coming out of Philadelphia. Thus, Cohen & Co. have been enlisted.
The President hopes to raise $60 million (on his way to a BILLION dollar campaign) during this fund-raising cycle. If only Obama were as good at raising our economic level and generating jobs as he is at raising money for his own campaign.
BTW: Ever notice how skilled the President is at hobnobbing with corporate fat cats one day and lambasting corporate interests (as he launches into class warfare) the next? Now, that's a quick step.,
Today (July 2) Is America's REAL Birthday!
The 4th of July isn't really America's birthday.
Instead, today is.
That's right: The 2nd of July is America's actual birthday.
So, America is really two days older than she says she is.
How could this be?
During the American Revolution, the legal separation of the American colonies from Great Britain occurred on July 2, 1776, when the Second Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence that had been proposed in June by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia.
That's when America actually declared itself separate and apart from Great Britain.
The day was thought to be very momentous. Thus, John Adams had written to his wife Abigail:
But today is, technically, America's birthday.
And it all happened in Philadelphia -- the city that came to be known as the Cradle of Liberty.
And that reminds me that this also happens to be a very special birthday for Philadelphia Bar Association executive director Ken Shear. Happy Birthday, Ken!
May all Philadelphia -- and all of America -- celebrate!
Instead, today is.
That's right: The 2nd of July is America's actual birthday.
So, America is really two days older than she says she is.
How could this be?
During the American Revolution, the legal separation of the American colonies from Great Britain occurred on July 2, 1776, when the Second Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence that had been proposed in June by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia.
That's when America actually declared itself separate and apart from Great Britain.
The day was thought to be very momentous. Thus, John Adams had written to his wife Abigail:
The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.Of course, two days later the formal Declaration of Independence was finalized and promulgated and it contained the date, "July 4, 1776" and so that's the date that came to be celebrated.
But today is, technically, America's birthday.
And it all happened in Philadelphia -- the city that came to be known as the Cradle of Liberty.
And that reminds me that this also happens to be a very special birthday for Philadelphia Bar Association executive director Ken Shear. Happy Birthday, Ken!
May all Philadelphia -- and all of America -- celebrate!
Friday, July 1, 2011
Christie Vetoes Decision By NJ Racing C'ssn.
Calling it a haphazard allocation that defies reason or logic, Governor Chris Christie today vetoed the minutes of June 29, 2011, meeting of the New Jersey Racing Commission for its approval of $15 million in subsidies to augment horse racing purses, in defiance of the administration’s recently achieved agreements to make horse racing a self-sustaining industry.
“The actions of the Commissioners of the NJRC appear to constitute an abdication of their responsibilities as Commissioners to protect the best interests of the State of New Jersey and its citizens,” said Governor Christie in his veto letter. “The NJRC’s decision to allocate $15 million in state subsidies for the support of New Jersey horse racing industry contradicts and jeopardizes my stated goal of creating a self-sustaining course for the horse racing industry, which culminated in the recent agreements with private individuals to shift track operations at both the Meadowlands Racetrack and Monmouth Park from the State to the private sector.”
The Governor noted that the allocation of the purse subsidies had no demonstrated basis, rationale or request in the record. Specifically, part of the allocation involved awarding subsidies to groups that did not request money, including $7.5 million that the NJRC directed to the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority for purses at Meadowlands Racetrack. Funds were also allocated for the benefit of the Standardbred Breeder’s & Owners Association of New Jersey and the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, yet those two organizations specifically asked that no monies be allocated for purse enhancement. Additionally, groups that did request money were allocated a much greater amount than requested.
“We have an obligation to the New Jersey horse racing industry and our citizens to restructure the industry so it can be competitive and financially self-sustaining in the long run. The sooner that initiative is underway, which requires the elimination of state subsidies for horseracing, the better chance it has to succeed,” the Governor added.
No other actions by the Commission were vetoed by the Governor.
“The actions of the Commissioners of the NJRC appear to constitute an abdication of their responsibilities as Commissioners to protect the best interests of the State of New Jersey and its citizens,” said Governor Christie in his veto letter. “The NJRC’s decision to allocate $15 million in state subsidies for the support of New Jersey horse racing industry contradicts and jeopardizes my stated goal of creating a self-sustaining course for the horse racing industry, which culminated in the recent agreements with private individuals to shift track operations at both the Meadowlands Racetrack and Monmouth Park from the State to the private sector.”
The Governor noted that the allocation of the purse subsidies had no demonstrated basis, rationale or request in the record. Specifically, part of the allocation involved awarding subsidies to groups that did not request money, including $7.5 million that the NJRC directed to the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority for purses at Meadowlands Racetrack. Funds were also allocated for the benefit of the Standardbred Breeder’s & Owners Association of New Jersey and the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, yet those two organizations specifically asked that no monies be allocated for purse enhancement. Additionally, groups that did request money were allocated a much greater amount than requested.
“We have an obligation to the New Jersey horse racing industry and our citizens to restructure the industry so it can be competitive and financially self-sustaining in the long run. The sooner that initiative is underway, which requires the elimination of state subsidies for horseracing, the better chance it has to succeed,” the Governor added.
No other actions by the Commission were vetoed by the Governor.
Christie Announces Increased Aid To NJ Schools
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announces increased aid to all school districts on June 30, 2011. "My budget increases state aid to school districts by $850 million over last year. This means we have restored every dollar of the cuts we made last year AND increased it by an additional $30 million. I told the people of New Jersey last year that I made the cuts to K-12 education funding as a last resort. The very next year we restored every dollar of that funding and in fact increased it. We are keeping faith with our commitment to New Jersey's children and families."
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