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In the various roles he has undertaken through the years, Val J. Halamandaris has been a singular driving force behind the policy and program initiatives resulting in the recognition of home health care as a viable alternative to institutionalization. His dedication to consumer advocacy, which enhances the quality of life and dignity of those receiving home health care, merits VNA HealthCare Group's highest recognition and deepest respect.
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Home care is a combination of compassion and efficiency. It is less expensive than institutional care...but at the same time it is a more caring, human, intimate experience, and therefore it has a greater human element...it's a big mistake not to try to maximize it and find ways to give people the home care option over either nursing homes, hospitals or other institutions
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Medicaid covers long-term care, but only for low-income families. And Medicare only pays for care that is connected to a hospital discharge....our health care system must cover these vital services...[and] we should promote home-based care, which most people prefer, instead of the institutional care that we emphasize now.
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We need incentives to...keep people in home health care settings...It's dramatically less expensive than long term care.
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A couple of years ago, I spent a little bit of time with the National Association for Home Care & Hospice and its president, Val J. Halamandaris, and I was just blown away. What impressed me so much was that they talked about what they do as opposed to just the strategies of how to deal with Washington or Sacramento or Albany or whatever the case may be. Val is a fanatic about care, and it comes through in every way known to mankind. It comes through in the speakers he invites to their events; it comes through in all the stuff he shares.
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Val's home care organization brings thousands of caregivers together into a dynamic organization that provides them with valuable resources and tools to be even better in their important work. He helps them build self-esteem, which leads to self-motivation.
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Val is one of the greatest advocates for seniors in America. He goes beyond the call of duty every time.
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Val has brought the problems, the challenges, and the opportunities out in the open for everyone to look at. He is a visionary pointing the direction for us.
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Although Val has chosen to stay in the background, he deserves much of the credit for what was accomplished both at the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, where he was closely associated with me and at the House Select Committee on Aging, where he was Congressman Claude Pepper's senior counsel and closest advisor. He put together more hearings on the subject of aging, wrote more reports, drafted more bills, and had more influence on the direction of events than anyone before him or since.
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Val's most important contribution is pulling together all elements of home health care and being able to organize and energize the people involved in the industry.
Anyone working on health care issues in Congress knows the name Val J. Halamandaris.
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Without your untiring support and active participation, the voices of people advocating meaningful and compassionate health care reform may not have been heard by national leaders.
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All of us have been members of many organizations and NAHC is simply the best there is. NAHC aspires to excellence in every respect; its staff has been repeatedly honored as the best in Washington; the organization lives by the highest values and has demonstrated a passionate interest in the well-being of patients and providers.
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Home care increasingly is one of the basic building blocks in the developing system of long-term care. On both economic and recuperative bases, home health care will continue to grow as an essential service for individuals, for families and for the community as a whole.
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NCOA is excited to be part of this great event and honored to have such influential award winners in the field of aging.
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Health care at home…is something we need more of, not less of. Let us make a commitment to preventive and long-term care. Let us encourage home care as an alternative to nursing homes and give folks a little help to have their parents there.
- Former President Bill Clinton
Former Senator Mark Begich, Vice President for Policy and Development at the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC), spoke at the NAHC Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 29. During his speech, Begich provided his perspective as a former Senator and businessman about the state of home care and hospice; specifically about the challenges and opportunities.
This was Begich's first Annual Meeting, and he said he now understands why it is called the "greatest home care and hospice show on earth."
Begich introduced himself as someone who has both held public office and worked in business. At the age of 10, Begich's father disappeared in a plane crash. As a result, at a young age, he began working in business to help support his family, as his mother raised six kids on her own. "I don't know how she did it," he said. He then ran for public office at the age of 26 to give back to his community and try to make a difference. Here is what his experiences in and out of public office have taught him: never give up and stay positive.
After leaving the Senate earlier this year, Begich chose NAHC because home and community-based care was important to him personally, and because of NAHC's reputation for excellence. The statistics about the growing number of seniors and the cost of chronic care management provided him with evidence about the importance of home care and hospice. He also knew that NAHC had a top-notch reputation in Congress, in the media, and in the association and health care worlds. He joined NAHC because it is "the best" for taking on this vital cause.
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Begich closed by saying, while there are challenges, the home care and hospice community can overcome those challenges by working together, being persistent and staying positive. The Annual Meeting, he said, has reaffirmed NAHC's excellence in advocating for home care and hospice.
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WASHINGTON Signaling he's decided on new troop levels for the Afghanistan war, President Barack Obama said Tuesday he intends to "finish the job" on his watch and destroy terrorist networks in the region.
The president said he would reveal his decision on how many additional soldiers to deploy to Afghanistan after Thanksgiving. The White House is aiming for an announcement by Obama either Tuesday or Wednesday in a national address. Congressional hearings will quickly follow.
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Big words from a small man.
Does this idiot have any idea how many people he sh!t on with that one obscenely ridiculous statement?
I'm sure he doesn't.
The moon bats are beyond enraged over this.
It pretty much sums up his whole arrogant, self-absorbed attitude which will keep him from ever being a true leader.
In fact, Zer0's attitude is so bad that even if he went through a miraculous ideological conversion to conservatism, I wouldn't trust him to run an ice cream truck, such is his rotten, me, me, me way of looking at things.
Any chance Obie gets voted off the island???
Everyone talk to is alarmed and infuriated by Zero. He's in some disconnect, no relation to the real world, Americans dying. Who cares, they're mere fodder for the 'greater good', i.e., Obama's big plan. Some say they're in a state of disbelief and refuse to listen or watch the news, but most change the subject to Sarah. God bless her.
You seem to surround yourself with conservatives and mature people.
Have a look at Byron York's analysis of the recent Gallup poll yesterday. Zippy still gets 91% support from blacks and 70% support from "young people."
Obama seems to be more concerned with what his ever-narrowing base thinks than American society as a whole.
McChrystal asked for the troops 4 months ago.
40,000 troops x 4 months=160,000 troop shortfall.
Plus, this boob is still making it "all about him"--by holding off a week before announcing the move.
Wake up, USA. You have a childish liar in the White House.
This idiot is so out of here in 2012.
This has been his most difficult POLITICAL decision.
Looks like Barry O is between a rock and a hard place. If he gets into a situation where the majority of people supporting his war effort are the evil Republicans the lunatics on the left are going to go ballistic.
Barry and the 'Rats are going to try to use troop manning levels along with the "war tax" issue as a bargaining chips to try to get government health care through the Senate. The approach will be simple - vote for our health care plan or we basically abandon the troops that are now in Afghanistan.
"Does this idiot have any idea how many people he sh!t on ..."
He also just "sh!t" on his official white house chef, in that he brought in an outside chef to prepare the food for the State Dinner.
A sincere apology from the bamster to Afganistan should be a fitting end to the war ,,,, right ,,, along with 150 billion to rebuild the damage we inflicted on the rugged mountian sides .
Obama is a moral and physical coward.I suspect he will put just enough forces in to look good but not enough to tick off his Muslim brothers.
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After four long months of bloodshed, Kurdish forces took full control of Kobani last week, ousting remaining the Islamic State fighters.
A video clip has emerged online showing a large group of young Kurdish fighters and civilians holding hands – men, women and children together – performing a traditional dance routine.
The celebrations come a day after ISIS, for the first time, admitted that U.S.-led air strikes have forced its fighters from the Syrian town. The terrorist group, however, has vowed to take it back.
Find Out: Why Is Kobani Important To ISIS?
Kobani (or Kobane) is a town in northern Syria that ISIS militants have been trying to capture ever since they established a so-called caliphate last summer.
It is home to people of different ethnicities such as Arab, Turkmen and Armenian, but the majority of the population belongs to Kurdish people – one of the many communities severely being hunted down by terrorists in the region.
Since it is just six miles from the Turkish border, Kobani could become a potential gateway into Europe for the militants.
If ISIS succeeds in the fight for its siege, it could gain a foothold on the Turkish border and provide the group access to the black markets it needs to expand its illegal oil trade – which has reportedly been disrupted by U.S. airstrikes.
Read More: Kurds Get Help From An Unlikely Source To Fight ISIS
Although ISIS has been driven away, for now, the rebuilding of the strategically important town remains a big challenge for the inhabitants and the government forces.


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The Bonus Gauge is a game feature only available in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, beginning on day 51. It multiplies one's mission rewards when it hits the indicated mark; the maximum multiplier is three. The Bonus Gauge is only available to certain missions, particularly those that appear at the same time as several others.
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Thursday, April 06, 2017 - 12:41 AM by AnneDuthers
Grey School of Wizardry has a bright shiny ssl certificate ~ actually... it has been in place for a while, as our newest students are aware. However, if you've been with Grey School for longer than that, you will wish to update any old url bookmarks for Grey School pages to
causing our school site to show as 'Secure' in your url bar.
This upgrade keeps our site up-to-date with current standards. Improving student interface in magickal education via technology is our vehicle to better learning. We hope you will enjoy the improvements as they arrive.
Thursday, March 16, 2017 - 05:36 AM by AnneDuthers
In Hemispheres both North and South, the day and night find brief balance. Celebrate the Equinox with us on our virtual Campus!
Dress your avatar for Spring as we discover rabbits, eggs,
Connection to the Land and the Magick of the season.
Thursday, March 02, 2017 - 03:17 AM by AnneDuthers
Join us on Sunday March 5th for our Flower Power Party decorating our digital campus with glorious color. Meet us at Ozmeade Village to cast our joyous spell of Spring!
10:00 - Snow will melt away - the snow on the ground, and snowy background around the sim, will change from winter to spring.
11:00 AM - 'Meet Your Local Fae' - with Prof. Anne Duthers
12:00 noon - BREAK
1:00 PM - Quidditch Match, Flames vs Waters
2:00 PM - vGSW Orientation class usually happens at this time - in this session, we will learn how to edit, and rez flowers. Everyone will get to participate in decorating the sim, during this hour.
3:00 - 4:00 Decorating Work Party - those who have permissions to decorate the sim, will be encouraged to do so during this time, so others can see the magical changing of the season
5:00 - Fairy Gardens with Prof. Elthadrail & Gale Mantichare
6:00- Silvermoon7 hosts a Flower Power party at the Wizard's Keep We could have a contest for best dressed in fairy. Or, dress like a hippie to celebrate your Flower Power!
Thursday, January 19, 2017 - 05:32 AM by AnneDuthers
Our GreySchool.com website will be off line briefly for scheduled maintenance that will result in improved service for many students.
Maintenance is scheduled to occur on Wednesday 18 January, between 9-11pm Grey School time (Pacific time zone).
Thank you for your patience during this brief period.
GSW Techno Magus
Sunday, January 01, 2017 - 03:49 AM by AnneDuthers
Happy New Year ~ 2017!
It is with gratitude for the blessings of 2016 we say farewell to the year.
Here's wishing a healthy and prosperous 2017 for Grey School and us all!
Bright Blessings,
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If you thought that flowers are only stored in vases, well you thought wrong, and designer Aleksandar proves this with his 3D printed Clip on Vase. Aleksandar believes that simplicity, smart and practical solutions normally built on existing objects – be it natural creations or man-made products – create the greatest impact. The Clip on Vase is an accessory that brings double functionality to a VÄNLIG and IKEA POKAL glass, or any other glass with a diameter of 86-87mm to be used as a vase. All you'll require is a simple click to convert your glass into an aesthetically pleasing vase.
The shape of the Clip on Vase has been optimized so that it utilizes as little material as possible without compromising the functionality of the product. It is manufactured from polyamide with fine surface texture. That is a flexible material that permits shrinkage and extension of the vase.
So if you do not have a vase but your apartment is filled with IKEA POKAL glasses, you can use the Clip on Vase to make your own vase for storing flowers. The Clip on Vase has a selection of colors to suit everyone's preference, and costs $15.99.
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Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Operation Cast Lead: The Latest
Palestinian casualties have been mostly Hamas terrorists, with around 400 dead, and over a thousand wounded. Several Israeli civilians have been killed by terrorist rocket attacks, and several dozen injured.
Since the first Israeli airstrikes, Hamas has launched over 250 short- and medium-range rockets. A kindergarten school and an elementary school in Be'er Sheva have been hit in the last two days. Fortunately, no children were injured. Be'er Sheva, about 20 miles from the Gaza Strip, had never been hit by rocket fire.
Spokespeople for the Israeli Defense Forces said that Hamas is now firing rockets and mortars made in China and Iran, that have dramatically expanded their range and put more than one-tenth of Israel's population in danger. The IDF continues to upload videos of missile strikes in Gaza on YouTube. Hamas supporters complained to YouTube, and the videos were temporarily removed, but they are currently back online.
In other news, Hamas has now legalized crucifixion.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Obama: Don't Seat Blagojevich Appointee
The saga continues:
Obama backs Senate refusal to seat Blagojevich appointee
President-elect Obama says he supports Senate Democrats' decision not to seat the man that Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich picked to replace him.
In a statement, Obama called former state Attorney General Roland Burris a fine man but said he agreed that the Senate cannot accept any appointment from Blagojevich, who is accused of trying to sell Obama's seat. Obama repeated his call for Blagojevich to resign and allow the seat to be filled by other means.
At the same time, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White said he would refuse to certify any appointment by Blagojevich.
"I cannot co-sign a document that certifies any appointment by Rod Blagojevich for the vacant United States Senate seat from Illinois," White said in a statement.
Blagojevich said at the news conference that he favored scheduling a special election to fill the seat, but the Illinois General Assembly had taken no steps to schedule one. Without such legislation, Blagojevich has sole authority to fill Obama's seat.
On the Blagojevich topic, check out this post by Kristofer Lorelli at Race 4 2012 (formerly 'Race 4 2008').
IDF Launches YouTube Channel
One of the videos, grainy black-and-white images taken from military aircraft, shows Hamas terrorist loading rockets onto a pickup, shortly before an Israeli missile takes them out.
Most of the videos show different targets (i.e. Hamas government buildings, rocket launchers, tunnels) in Israel's "Operation Cast Lead".
Again, here is the link to the IDF's YouTube channel.
Blagojevich Names Burris to Obama's Senate Seat
"Please don't allow the allegations against me to taint this good and honest man," Blagojevich said.
Personally, the words "good and honest", coming from Rod Blagojevich, aren't very reassuring... but we'll see if the Senate seats Burris or not.
Blagojevich to name Roland Burris at 2pm?
Report: Blagojevich to name Obama successor this afternoon
From the Chicago Sun-Times:
Gov. Blagojevich today is expected to name former state Comptroller and Attorney General Roland Burris to Illinois' vacant U.S. Senate seat, a knowledgeable source said this morning.
A news conference is scheduled for 2 p.m.
Former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris, 71, had lobbied the governor for the position in recent weeks.
Burris made a previous attempt at the Senate seat in the past -- unsuccessfully. In 1984, he was beat out for the Democratic nomination by Paul Simon.
However, Senate Democrat Majority Leader Harry Reid says he will not seat a Blagojevich appointee.
This will be interesting to watch unfold. Tune in at 2pm (CST) for the press conference.
The action comes despite warnings by Democratic Senate leaders that they would not seat anyone appointed by the disgraced governor who faces criminal charges of trying to sell the post, sources familiar with the decision said.U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada previously warned Blagojevich, following the governor's Dec. 9 arrest, that Senate Democrats would not seat any appointment the two-term Democratic governor made. Reid's warning was contained in a letter signed by all 50 sitting Democratic senators, including the No. 2 Democrat in Senate leadership, Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Israel, Hamas, Self Defense, and Western Hypocrisy
According to both Arab and Israeli sources, around 200 Hamas terrorists died, with upwards of 400 wounded. Most of the targets were Hamas command posts and training areas.
In a televised address on Saturday evening, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said "On Thursday I made it clear to the residents of Gaza that we are not acting against them. We will do everything possible to prevent a humanitarian crisis. Residents of Gaza – you are not our enemies and we are not fighting against you."
Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni said in a statement:
"Israeli citizens have been under the threat of daily attack from Gaza for years. Only this week - hundreds of missiles and mortar shells were fired at Israeli civilian communities including the firing of 80 missiles on a single day.For months, years even, Israel has tolerated constant Kassam and Katyusha rocket and mortar fire from the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, and Lebanon. In 2005, Israel forcibly removed thousands of Jewish settlers from the Gaza Strip, and turned the territory over to the Palestinians. The terrorist organization Hamas ended up in control of Gaza, and attacks on Israel have been continued almost daily (excluding a few cease-fires that Hamas ended up breaking). Throughout this whole ordeal, Israel has shown great restraint, endeavoring to minimize civilian casualties while dealing with terrorists, who have a tendency to use human shields.
Until now we have shown restraint. But today there is no other option than a military operation. We need to protect our citizens from attack through a military response against the terror infrastructure in Gaza.
This is the translation of our basic right to self defense.
Israel left Gaza in order to create an opportunity for peace. In return, the Hamas terror organization took control of Gaza and is using its citizens as cover while it deliberately targets Israeli communities and denies any chance for peace.
We have tried everything to reach calm without using force. We agreed to a truce through Egypt that was violated by Hamas, which continued to target Israel, hold Gilad Shalit and build up its arms.
Israel continues to act to prevent humanitarian crisis and to minimize harm to Palestinian civilians. Unfortunately, Hamas cynically abuses its own civilian population and their suffering for propaganda purposes. The responsibility for harm to civilians lies with Hamas."
Even with this history, a history marked with aggression few nations would allow, some in the West still call for a pacifistic response on the part of the victim, Israel. For example, here are a few responses.
Great Britain: Prime Minister Gordon Brown "[is] deeply concerned by continuing missile strikes from Gaza on Israel and by Israel's response today. Peaceful means are the only way of reaching a lasting solution to the situation in Gaza... I understand the Israeli government's sense of obligation to its population. Israel needs to meet its humanitarian obligations, act in a way to further the long-term vision of a two-state solution and do everything in its power to avoid civilian casualties."
France: President Nicolas Sarkozy "strongly condemns the irresponsible provocations which led to this situation as well as the disproportionate use of force."
The UN: "The Secretary-General is deeply alarmed by today's heavy violence and bloodshed in Gaza, and the continuation of violence in southern Israel. He appeals for an immediate halt to all violence. While recognizing Israel''s security concerns regarding the continued firing of rockets from Gaza, he firmly reiterates Israel''s obligation to uphold international humanitarian and human rights law and condemns excessive use of force leading to the killing and injuring of civilians."
The EU: "The EU condemns the Israeli bombardments as well as rocket attacks from Gaza. It demands that this stops immediately." Also, "I [Javier Solana, the European Union's foreign policy chief] call for an immediate cessation of military actions on both sides. The EU has repeatedly condemned rocket attacks against Israel. The current Israeli strikes are inflicting an unacceptable toll on Palestinian civilians and will only worsen the humanitarian crisis."
Should Israel give up her right to self defense, and sit idly by as her citizens are killed, injured, and displaced by continous rocket fire? Hamas, and other terrorist organizations, has proven time and again that they will not abide by cease-fires or treaties.
Would Great Britain tolerate an Irish terrorist group to bomb Northern Ireland, or a Welsh terrorist organization to shoot rockets into Birmingham? Would France allow a rogue group to fire mortars into Marseille, or Paris without any retaliaton? Would these countries allow attacks such as these to continue, day and night, for years? No.
But, the great nations of the world refuse to give Israel the same rights to self defense that they themselves claim.
I say this; the government and military of Israel has but one goal, and one goal only: to defend, protect, and advance the interests of the Israeli people. What other nations wish Israel to do or not do has no bearing; if the Israeli people are endangered, as they truly are, then let Israel defend herself. Hamas has plagued Israel for long enough; let Israel rid the world of this terrorist cancer.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Area State Reps Committee Assignments
State Rep. George Faught (R, Muskogee):
Administrative Rules and Agency Oversight Committee - Vice Chair
Business & Economic Development Committee
Government Modernization Committee
Appropriations Subcommittee on Public Health and Social Services
State Rep. Mike Brown (D, Tahlequah):
Administrative Rules and Agency Oversight Committee
Higher Education & Career Tech Committee
Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government and Transportation
State Rep. Jerry McPeak (D, Warner):
Energy & Utility Regulation Committee
International Relations & Tourism Committee
Appropriations Subcommittee on Revenue & Taxation
State Rep. Ed Cannaday (D, Porum):
Common Education Committee
Public Health Committee
Appropriations Subcommittee on Education
State Rep. Wade Rousselot (D, Wagoner):
Human Services Committee - Vice Chair
Energy & Utility Regulation Committee
Appropriations Subcommittee on Human Services
Merry Christmas!
from the Muskogee Politico
The Christmas Account, from the Gospel According to Luke, Chapter Two
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Politico's 'Guide to the RNC Chair Race'
The MuskogeePolitico has not yet decided which candidate to support. Certainly not Mike Duncan, with the terrible performance and leadership the RNC has had the past few years.
A Guide to the RNC Chairman race
by Alexander Burns
The six contenders for Republican National Committee chair are rolling out every gimmick, plan and endorsement in the hopes of gaining an edge — any edge — in the tight contest for the GOP's top job.
Just Tuesday, Ken Blackwell, the former Ohio secretary of state, announced that he was forming a ticket with Texas Republican Party Chairwoman Tina Benkiser, who is running for national co-chairwoman of the party. Former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele unveiled a set of ethics regulations designed to polish the GOP's tarnished public image.
Earlier this week, Michigan Republican Party Chairman Saul Anuzis contacted RNC members to advertise his "Blueprint for a GOP Comeback."
Not to be outdone, incumbent Chairman Mike Duncan, who confirmed his intention to seek a second term last week, is making plans for the formation of a new conservative think-tank, the Center for Republican Renewal.
The attention-grabbing stunts are a necessity in a race where the candidates don't have many chances to confront each other directly. Two of the few opportunities will take place during the first week of January, when candidates will face each other at a debate hosted by the fiscal conservative group Americans for Tax Reform and then later that week when they compete for support from the RNC's Conservative Steering Committee, which will hold a straw poll and release a list of approved candidates.
There's still a ways to go in the race, and experienced Republicans point to the 1997 contest for RNC chairman — when Jim Nicholson upset a crowded field in the party's last competitive leadership election — as evidence that anything can happen.Michael Steele — Steele, a former state party chair who served as Maryland's lieutenant governor before losing a Senate race in 2006 to then-Rep. Ben Cardin (D-Md.), is essentially tied in second place with Anuzis. Steele announced his candidacy on Fox News Channel's "Hannity and Colmes" to great fanfare, touting his skills as a political communicator at a time when Republicans lack a high-profile leaders on the national stage.
Here's a look at each candidate's prospects six weeks out from the start of the RNC's winter meeting on Jan. 28.
Mike Duncan — As the current committee chairman, Duncan knows the party's insiders better than anyone else in the running. And while his present term in office has left Republicans with mixed feelings — his prolific fundraising doesn't quite make up, in some leaders' minds, for the GOP's devastating November losses — he's ended on a strong note thanks to Saxby Chambliss's victory in the Georgia Senate runoff and the GOP's two House wins in Louisiana.
Most of all, Duncan is benefiting from a divided field of opponents who haven't developed a consistent critique of his leadership and against whom he could quickly become an unobjectionable consensus candidate.
"If there was a movement that could push Duncan out, I think it would be identifiable at this point," said one Republican strategist who expects Duncan to be reelected. "I just do not get the feeling that there is going to be some great change."
Saul Anuzis — Among the field of candidates seeking to become the anti-Duncan, Anuzis stands out for his energetic campaigning and his emphasis on technology. The Michigan GOP chair announced his bid on Twitter and has been hammering away at the theme of tactical innovation. Multiple Republicans noted Anuzis's big, colorful personality — he rides a Harley-Davidson and sports a goatee as an asset in a race where candidates are struggling to distinguish themselves from an ideologically homogenous field.
Anuzis has also rolled out more public endorsements than any other candidate, drawing heavily on support from blue states like New Jersey and Connecticut and shaping a perception that his candidacy is picking up steam.
"If I had to assign momentum in what has been a very, very sleepy race, I'd assign it to Anuzis," said another Republican strategist.
Anuzis's weakness? Michigan has been very tough ground for the GOP in recent cycles, and the support he's receiving from Republicans back home may not be quite enough to kick voters' suspicion that he just hasn't delivered the wins an RNC chair needs.
Steele's campaign hasn't gone quite the way he expected it to, according to some Republicans, who believe Steele expected his star power to carry him farther than it has in a race in which many RNC members would prefer to elect one of their colleagues on the committee.
And though he's consistently reaffirmed his commitment to conservative social positions, his association with the moderate Republican Leadership Council has some RNC members uneasy.
"I don't think there's any question that he is personally pro-life. I think the only question is how he views the role of social conservatives within the party," said James Bopp Jr., the influential social conservative who serves as national committeeman for Indiana.
But despite these hiccups, Steele seems destined to make it to the finish line with the clout to make it through multiple ballots. And if he can edge out Anuzis on the first vote he could give Duncan a run for his money.
Katon Dawson — Running a little behind his fellow challengers, but still mounting an energetic and serious campaign, is South Carolina Republican Party Chair Katon Dawson. With a better win-loss record than Anuzis and a closer rapport with RNC members than Steele or Blackwell, Dawson could ride a wave of conservative and Southern support into the late stages of balloting — particularly if the Blackwell-Benkiser gambit falls flat.
The Palmetto State Republican is billing his campaign as a vehicle for outside-the-Beltway competence and emphasizing the need to return control over the RNC to successful state-level leaders — a message that's certainly in tune with the mood on the committee.
Dawson's major obstacle is, in a word, Southernness. At a moment when some are labeling the GOP a regional party, Dawson may not look (and sound) like the change the GOP needs. And his critics are only too eager to hype up a damaging story that Dawson belonged to an all-white country club as recently as last summer.
Ken Blackwell — The former Cincinnati mayor and Ohio secretary of state entered the RNC campaign late — on Dec. 5 — and has lagged behind the other contenders. While his candidacy hasn't exactly caught fire, it got a potentially significant boost this week in the shape of his partnership with Benkiser, who could help Blackwell appeal to the significant social conservative bloc on the committee.
Blackwell has also moved forward with a series of moves that appear designed to capture the RNC's fiscal conservative vote, receiving the endorsements of publisher Steve Forbes and Club for Growth head Pat Toomey. Endorsements don't necessarily pack much of a punch in an internal election like this one, but every little bit helps.
Like Steele, however, Blackwell's not a member of the RNC and he still faces skepticism about both his qualifications and his viability. The Ohioan still has some catching up to do in this race and a running mate alone won't do the trick.
"He's a very plausible candidate," said one member of the RNC, who cautioned: "He's neither fish nor fowl. He's not a figure with national prominence and he's not a figure with experience keeping the trains running on time."
Chip Saltsman — A former chairman of the Tennessee Republican Party and campaign manager to Mike Huckabee, Saltsman has more to gain than any other candidate from a protracted, multi-ballot knife fight for the chairmanship. The 40-year-old has been running a vigorous race against more established candidates, though he's had to distance himself from the Huckabee campaign in a race where no one wants to support a stalking horse for 2012.
Saltsman knows he's an underdog, but as a student of GOP politics he also knows that once an RNC race gets past the first or second ballot, all bets are off. If Saltsman can become a second- or third-choice candidate for a significant number of RNC members, and survive the first ballot, he could try and follow the Jim Nicholson path to victory. Yet even if he is unsuccessful, he's established himself as a name to be taken very seriously in years to come.
As we reported, Oklahoma Republican Party Chairman Gary Jones endorsed Ken Blackwell; so far, he has been the only Oklahoman to endorse a candidate.
RNC Chair candidate websites:
CORRECTION: Duncan does have a website]
I have added a list on the sidebar with the candidates websites linked.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Schmoozing With Ahmadinejad
Schmoozing With Ahmadinejad(Read the rest of the column at Arutz Sheva.)
by Maj. W. Thomas Smith, Jr.
Following a recent lecture I gave to a group of extremely bright, young US Navy and Marine Corps officer candidates, I was asked why the Shi'a terrorist group Hizbullah - being the global threat it is - rarely headlines any major daily newspaper in the mainstream media.
It was an excellent question, one I am often asked and one which I am unable to adequately answer. After all, Hizbullah is perhaps the most dangerous terrorist army in the world. Homeland Security chief Michael Chertoff once said Hizbullah "makes al-Qaeda look like a minor league team." [emphasis mine]
So why isn't wartime America being adequately informed and educated in this regard?
I won't begin to guess beyond the insanity of political correctness or who knows what. But I will say that this lack of information has served as an enabler of Hizbullah and its Iranian-Syrian overlords. It has bought time for the Iranian-Syrian-Hizbullah axis. It has seriously undermined the majority pro-democracy movement in Lebanon (including the brave resistance against Hizbullah), and it has utterly failed the American taxpayer.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Duggar Family Welcomes No. 18
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Arkansas family welcomes 18th child, a girlI've had the privilege to meet the Duggar family, although they only had about 13 children at the time. Wonderful family.
ROGERS, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas woman has given birth to her 18th child. Michelle Duggar delivered the baby girl by Caesarean section Thursday at Mercy Medical Center in Rogers. The baby, named Jordyn-Grace Makiya Duggar, weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 inches long.
"The ultimate Christmas gift from God," said Jim Bob Duggar, the father of the 18 children. "She's just absolutely beautiful, like her mom and her sisters."
The Duggars now have 10 sons and eight daughters.
Jim Bob Duggar is 43, a year older than his wife. Their oldest child, Joshua, is 20.
The other Duggar children, in between Joshua and Jordyn-Grace, are Jana, 18; John-David, 18; Jill, 17; Jessa, 16; Jinger, 14; Joseph, 13; Josiah, 12; Joy-Anna, 11; Jeremiah, 9; Jedidiah, 9; Jason, 8; James, 7; Justin, 6; Jackson, 4; Johannah, 3; and Jennifer, 1.
"Our whole family is excited about Jordyn's addition to our family," Jim Bob Duggar said. "She's just perfect in every way."
You can visit their website here.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Meteorologist: Global Warming "Arrogant"
Global Warming?
Residents impacted by the recent winter weather certainly aren't thinking about anthropogenic (man-caused) climate change, although, the incoming administration might be, as I posted last week.
A meteorologist with CNN (who used to be with KOCO-TV Oklahoma City) criticized global warming frenzy as "arrogant".
CNN's Chad Meyers went on 'Lou Dobbs Tonight' Thursday the 18th, saying that "to think that we could affect weather all that much is pretty arrogant. Mother Nature... the world... the oceans are so big - I think we're going to die from lack of fresh water or die from ocean acidification before we die from global warming, for sure."
You can read more about this on Business & Media Institute's story here.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Muskogee-Area Reps Gain Leadership Positions
State Rep. George Faught (R, Muskogee) was named one of eight Assistant Majority Floor Leaders. The Republican Party extended their lead in the state house, after gaining control in 2004. In 2006, Rep. Faught became the first Republican in state history to win the House District 14 seat.
State Rep. Mike Brown (D, Tahlequah) will be the Minority Floor Leader for the 52nd Legislature. Rep. Brown has represented House District 4 since 2004.
State Rep. Jerry McPeak (D, Warner) was selected to be one of two Deputy Minority Floor Leaders. Rep. McPeak has held the House District 13 seat since 2004.
State Rep. Wade Rousselot (D, Wagoner) was appointed as one of five Assistant Minority Floor Leaders. Rep. Rousselot has represented House District 12 since 2004.
OKGOP Chair Endorses Ken Blackwell
Oklahoma Republican Party Chairman Gary Jones has endorsed Ken Blackwell in the RNC Chair race. Here is the letter from Chairman Jones and Lousiana GOP Chair Roger Villere. Blackwell has made them the co-chairman of his RNC chair campaign.
Dear RNC Member,
Today we join Steve Forbes and Chuck Yob in announcing our support for Ken Blackwell for Chairman of the Republican National Committee. As part of that support we have agreed to serve as Co-Chairs of Ken's campaign.
We believe that Ken Blackwell will make the strongest RNC Chairman for the following reasons.
- Ken is a conservative who has experience working with important segments of our base such as the National Rifle Association, the Family Research Council, and the Club for Growth.
- Ken has experience representing our party on national television and has the authority to be taken seriously by the media and the American people.
- Ken knows what it takes to win elections having been successful in thirteen out of the seventeen times he has been on the ballot.
- Ken understands the mechanics of our party having worked in all fifty states across the country to fight Democrat attempts to rig the census.
This year Louisiana Republicans experienced one of the best years ever, winning two congressional seats in runoffs this past Saturday by a combined 2% while ousting an incumbent Democrat in a Democrat district. It was a phenomenal ending to a phenomenal cycle in Louisiana.
Oklahoma Republicans also had a successful year, winning majority in the Oklahoma Senate for the first time in state history while delivering every county for John McCain.
We want to thank Mike Duncan for his service on the job he did under difficult circumstances and appreciated the help provided by Chairman Duncan and commend him for his many years of service to our party.
That said, we believe it is time to go in a new direction and that Ken Blackwell is the best person to lead our party against Barack Obama, Harry Reid, and Nancy Pelosi.
While we realize there is an effort to make sure that a current member is Chairman of the RNC, we believe it would be a mistake not to field our best team against the Democrats.
Ken understands the importance of working with RNC members in building partnerships between the RNC and the states. Ken pledges to appoint RNC members as deputies and to use their experience and knowledge to prepare our party utilizing the best training and technology available going into the next round of elections.
We look forward to working with each of you in the years to come and urge you to join us in helping make Ken Blackwell RNC Chairman.
Gary Jones, Oklahoma Republican Party Chairman
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Roger F. Villere Jr., Louisiana Republican Party Chariman
Co-Chairman - Blackwell for RNC Chairman
You can visit Ken Blackwell's campaign website here.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Iraqi Reporter Throws Shoes at Pres. Bush
At the press conference, an Iraqi reporter threw his shoes at the president (the soles of shoes are considering to be very great insults in the Arab world; for example, when Saddam's statue was toppled in Baghdad, many residents hit it with their shoes), and shouted an insult. Here's the video:
Saturday, December 13, 2008
FINAL RESULT: Wins Heisman
BREAKING: Bradford Wins Heisman
If you do want to see who does win the 74th Annual Heisman Memorial Trophy, tune into ESPN tonight at 7pm CST. Will it be OU's Sam Bradford? Can Florida's Tim Tebow become the second two-time Heisman winner? Or will Texas' Colt McCoy take it? We will find out this evening...
Friday, December 12, 2008
The Wright Ad That Never Ran
"Long before anyone knew who John McCain and Barack Obama were, one chose to honor his fellow soldiers by refusing to walk out of a prisoner of war camp. The other chose not to even walk out of a church where a pastor was spewing hatred. [Jeremiah Wright ranting, profanity.] Character matters, especially when no one's looking. I'm John McCain, and I approved this message."That was a very hard-hitting ad. One can't help but wonder if the outcome might have been different.
Kerry: Obama can sign U.N. climate pact BEFORE U.S. passes it
Kerry: Obama can sign U.N. climate pact before U.S. lawThis has the potential to fly under the radar, with bailouts being tossed around, and the Fairness Doctrine still out there.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
84% Say Blagojevich Should Resign
79% say that Blagojevich should go to jail. Just 7% give the governor a "good" or "excellent" job rating, while 83% gave him a "poor" rating.
Constitutional Crisis Averted?
Congress used what is called a "Saxbe Fix" to resolve the situation.
Here is the section that Clinton's nomination would run afoul of:
No Senator or Representative shall, during the Time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil Office under the Authority of the United States, which shall have been created, or the Emoluments whereof shall have been increased during such time; and no Person holding any Office under the United States, shall be a Member of either House during his Continuance in Office.From First Read:
[Article 1, Section 6, Clause 2]
The usual workaround is for Congress to lower the salary of the job back to what it was so that the nominee can take it without receiving the benefit of the pay increase that was approved while the nominee was in Congress. This maneuver, which has come to be known as "the Saxbe fix," addresses the clear intent of the Constitution, to prevent self-dealing.
But many legal scholars believe it does not cure the Constitutional problem, because the language of Article I is so clearly an absolute prohibition: No senator or representative, period.
"The content of the rule here is broader than its purpose," said Professor Michael Stokes Paulsen, a Constitutional law expert at St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis. "And the rule is the rule; the purpose is not the rule."
"A 'fix' can rescind the salary," he added, "but it cannot repeal historical events. The emoluments of the office had been increased. The rule specified in the text still controls."
I may not be a Constitutional law expert, but I would agree with Prof. Paulsen. Time cannot be turned back; the salary was raised. That cannot be undone. Therefore, I am of the opinion that Hillary Clinton is inelligible for Secretary of State.
Edmondson Considering Run for Governor
He said Thursday his gubernatorial candidacy hinges on "the level of support that we find during 2009, the success of our fundraising effort and the reaction of folks as I visit them around the state.
"If it is strong, then I'll make the race. If it is not, I'll look at that third option [retiring to private law practice]."
Edmondson grew up in Muskogee, and was the Muskogee County District Attorney from 1982 to 1992. He was elected as Attorney General in 1994.
Edmondson has been rumored to be considering a run for Governor; other potential candidates include Democrats Jari Askins, Scott Meacham, and Lloyd Fields, and Republicans Tom Cole, Mary Fallin, and Randy Brogdon.
Kid climbs into vending machine
I love the ending of the video. Observe the reactions from the onlookers. H/t to zTruth (via deathby1000papercuts).
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Update to RNC Race
Here's the current list of announced candidates:
Mike Duncan
Michael Steele
Saul Anuzis
Chip Saltsman
Katon Dawson
Ken Blackwell
UPDATE: Added Ken Blackwell to the list.
Expelled from the Zoo
A simple business relationship between two popular attractions in the Cincinnati area has turned into a national controversy.
Over the weekend, the famed Cincinnati Zoo announced on its website that it was featuring a combo ticket package with Answers in Genesis' Creation Museum, one that would save visitors $9. By Monday morning, the zoo had received such a firestorm of criticism from atheists and other evolutionists about the business relationship (much of it coordinated from outside the region) that the zoo pulled the plug on the short-term arrangement.
Poll: More View Oklahoma Favorably
I'll tell you why Americans are liking Oklahoma better. Click right here to see what I mean.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Saltsman Launches RNC Chair Website
Other candidate for the RNC chair that have websites include Michael Steele and Saul Anuzis.
The Politics of Change
With Sen. Obama leaving the Senate for the White House, there will be a change in the second Senate seat from Illinois. Governor Rod Blagojevich will appoint a new senator to replace Obama.
Here is what "change" means to Gov. Blagojevich:
Illinois Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich and his Chief of Staff, John Harris, were arrested today by FBI agents on federal corruption charges alleging that they and others are engaging in ongoing criminal activity: conspiring to obtain personal financial benefits for Blagojevich by leveraging his sole authority to appoint a United States Senator; threatening to withhold substantial state assistance to the Tribune Company in connection with the sale of Wrigley Field to induce the firing of Chicago Tribune editorial board members sharply critical of Blagojevich; and to obtain campaign contributions in exchange for official actions – both historically and now in a push before a new state ethics law takes effect January 1, 2009.Change, you see, means cash. Here's more of the details:
A 76-page FBI affidavit alleges that Blagojevich, a Democrat, was intercepted on court-authorized wiretaps during the last month conspiring to sell or trade Illinois' U.S. Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama for financial and other personal benefits for himself and his wife. At various times, in exchange for the Senate appointment, Blagojevich discussed obtaining:Click here for the whole article from CBS 2 (Chicago). The charges leveled at Gov. Blagojevich are extremely detailed and I see no way that the Governor can avoid a very long time in prison.
A substantial salary for himself at a either a non-profit foundation or an organization affiliated with labor unions;
Placing his wife on paid corporate boards where he speculated she might garner as much as $150,000 a year;
Promises of campaign funds – including cash up front; and
A cabinet post or ambassadorship for himself.
Just last week, on December 4, Blagojevich allegedly told an advisor that he might "get some (money) up front, maybe" from Senate Candidate 5, if he named Senate Candidate 5 to the Senate seat, to insure that Senate Candidate 5 kept a promise about raising money for Blagojevich if he ran for re-election. In a recorded conversation on October 31, Blagojevich claimed he was approached by an associate of Senate Candidate 5 as follows: "We were approached 'pay to play.' That, you know, he'd raise 500 grand. An emissary came. Then the other guy would raise a million, if I made him (Senate Candidate 5) a Senator."
On November 7, while talking on the phone about the Senate seat with Harris and an advisor, Blagojevich said he needed to consider his family and that he is "financially" hurting, the affidavit states. Harris allegedly said that they were considering what would help the "financial security" of the Blagojevich family and what will keep Blagojevich "politically viable." Blagojevich stated, "I want to make money," adding later that he is interested in making $250,000 to $300,000 a year, the complaint alleges.
On November 10, in a lengthy telephone call with numerous advisors that included discussion about Blagojevich obtaining a lucrative job with a union-affiliated organization in exchange for appointing a particular Senate Candidate whom he believed was favored by the President-elect and which is described in more detail below, Blagojevich and others discussed various ways Blagojevich could "monetize" the relationships he has made as governor to make money after leaving that office.
"The breadth of corruption laid out in these charges is staggering," Mr. Fitzgerald said. "They allege that Blagojevich put a 'for sale' sign on the naming of a United States Senator; involved himself personally in pay-to-play schemes with the urgency of a salesman meeting his annual sales target; and corruptly used his office in an effort to trample editorial voices of criticism. The citizens of Illinois deserve public officials who act solely in the public's interest, without putting a price tag on government appointments, contracts and decisions," he added.
Mr. Grant said: "Many, including myself, thought that the recent conviction of a former governor would usher in a new era of honesty and reform in Illinois politics. Clearly, the charges announced today reveal that the office of the Governor has become nothing more than a vehicle for self-enrichment, unrestricted by party affiliation and taking Illinois politics to a new low."
Monday, December 8, 2008
Chevy Player of the Game and Bailouts
Just a thought on Chevy's 'Player of the Game' scholarship program; if GM gets a federal bailout, should they continue spending your money on their 'Player of the Game' program?
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Must-reads for tonight
Proposed fee on smelly cows, hogs angers farmers (excerpt)and...
For farmers, this stinks: Belching and gaseous cows and hogs could start costing them money if a federal proposal to charge fees for air-polluting animals becomes law.
Farmers so far are turning their noses up at the notion, which is one of several put forward by the Environmental Protection Agency after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2007 that greenhouse gases emitted by belching and flatulence amounts to air pollution.
"This is one of the most ridiculous things the federal government has tried to do," said Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks, an outspoken opponent of the proposal.
It would require farms or ranches with more than 25 dairy cows, 50 beef cattle or 200 hogs to pay an annual fee of about $175 for each dairy cow, $87.50 per head of beef cattle and $20 for each hog.The executive vice president of the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation, Ken Hamilton, estimated the fee would cost owners of a modest-sized cattle ranch $30,000 to $40,000 a year. He said he has talked to a number of livestock owners about the proposals, and "all have said if the fees were carried out, it would bankrupt them."
New England border protection chief charged with hiring illegal immigrants (excerpt)
The regional director of Homeland Security, Customs, and Border Protection was charged today with repeatedly hiring illegal immigrants to clean her Salem home after one cleaner wore a wire during an undercover investigation.
Lorraine Henderson is the director of the Port of Boston, overseeing 190 armed federal officers who patrol major airports and shipping terminals in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
"She's supposed to be deporting aliens, not hiring them," said Assistant US Attorney Brian T. Kelly, chief of the public corruption unit.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Texas Fans Paid for "Hey Mack" Banner over Austin
Apparently, now it has come out that University of Texas fans paid for the banner. Originally, Oklahoma fans took the blame, or praise (depending on your perspective), but at one point Texas Tech fans got the nod. Now it appears that, for some strange reason, it was Texas folks.
The Art of Persuasion
This is one area that the Left has definitely gotten down to an art. Ever wonder why it is that when the economy goes sour, the electorate tends to rush to the Democrats? It's not necessarily the ideas that the Left has; it's the marketing. They package it in a better box than the Republicans traditionally have.
But how does social change happen at the individual level? I'd argue, by in large, you have to invert the structure, i.e. reverse the process. In other words, you don't start with big ideas for most people. You start with messages. Stark. Emotional. Once you resonate with someone emotionally, then you can begin to propose policies or offer big ideas. But the initial prick of emotion is the wedge-point upon which the rest gets built (even principles).
So, begin with emotional appeals. How do you get someone's attention? Narratives, images, stories of real people with real feelings and vaguaries like 'change'. Emotion. Consider the following two narratives:
- More than 140,000 people died in the bombing of Hiroshima during WW II.
- Elizabeth White is only three years old. Yesterday, her father held her wrist firmly against the kitchen table and hit her fingers one-by-one with a hammer.
Which one has more rational gravity? Okay. Which one has emotional gravity? Emotional gravity almost always wins.
The Left figured this out a long time ago. That's why everything goes back to "the children." Think of the global warming commercial with the kid on the train tracks—engine bearing down. Think of the piecemeal regulation and socialization of healthcare (they started with SCHIP, children's Medicaid). How can you deny any child healthcare?
It's a thought-provoking post. Here's the link to the whole thing again.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
"Merry Red Oklahoma Christmas" Card
Use Your Neighborhood Currency
Neighborhoods Propose Printing Their Own Currency To Encourage Local Shopping
Two neighborhoods in Milwaukee are considering printing their own currency, which could be bought with U.S. dollars, but would be only accepted at local businesses, in order to encourage people to shop at home instead of Walmart.
It's not a new concept — the Chicago Tribune says that lots of towns and neighborhoods relied on their own local currency during the Great Depression. It's also perfectly legal.
So what's the advantage for shoppers? Well, the currency could offer incentives — trading $100 US for $110 in the local currency would give shoppers a 10% bonus, for example.
What do you think? Would you use a local currency in order to support your community? Or are you going to shop at Walmart until they pry the cart from your cold dead hands?
[UPDATE: Also, here's the Chicago Tribune's version.]
There's a poll on the article (Q: Would you use a local currency? A1: Yes! A2: This is for Hippies.). Currently, the 'Yes' voters lead with 63%.
A Tempest in a Teapot
Background: On November 10th, Mayor Hammons issued an order specifying the mayoral line of succession. The order would only go into effect if the mayor and vice-mayor were unavailable, and the President or Governor declared an emergency. Mayor Hammons issued his order two days before he, the city manager, the city clerk, and five city council members departed for the National League of Cities convention in Orlando, Florida.
Councilman Ritchey took issue with the wording ('order'), as well as the fact that the mayor did not consult the council beforehand. Things swiftly blew up, and the story generated several stories in the Muskogee Phoenix. Several councilors called for a special city council meeting, so the mayor called one. I'll attempt to give a synopsis of it.
First of all, Muskogee is a charter, or home-rule, city. The charter is the ruling document of the city, and if state law conflicts with it, the charter prevails.
The City Charter states that "The Mayor shall have no administrative duties. He shall be a member of the Council and shall preside at meetings of the Council. He shall be recognized as head of the City government for all ceremonial purposes."
The meeting began with Interim City Attorney Roy Tucker giving his legal opinion on the powers of the mayor. Mr. Tucker said, "It is my opinion that the articulated powers in the charter are the only powers the mayor has." He went on to say that there is no legal standing for an order of the mayor.
However, Mayor Hammons was correct; the Emergency Interim Succession Act does not conflict with the charter, so the mayor could state the order of succession in the case of an emergency. (The Emergency Interim Succession Act states that officials, including mayors and city councilors, "shall" appoint three to seven successors.)
The Emergency Interim Succession Act only goes into effect if the mayor and vice-mayor are unable to perform their duties (i.e. due to death, incapacitation, absence, etc.), and the Governor of Oklahoma or the President of the United States declares an emergency.
Councilman David Jones said, "[It's my understanding that] the only reason for a successor is that only the mayor or five councilors can call a special meeting, and a special meeting would be needed in an emergency." Mr. Tucker agreed, and said that the only act an appointee could do would be to call for a special meeting. Upon the commencement of a special meeting, the City Clerk can then start the meeting, and the City Council votes on who will run the meeting.
Mayor Hammons, on asked why he issued his order, stated that "It seemed incumbent upon me to provide for the citizens in my absence [in the case of an emergency]."
Councilman Jackie Luckey, in his remarks, stated that it's time for a full charter review, since the charter was last amended in 1971; Councilman Bob Luttrull disagreed. "If it's worked fine for so long, we don't need to overhaul it." he said.
Councilman Jim Ritchey said that "if the mayor would get the council's blessing, things like this would not happen." He didn't neccesarilly have a problem with the order, except for the use of the word 'order' and the fact that the Council did not know of this beforehand. Mayor Hammons said that the reason for the lack of notice was that he was only made aware of it on November 10th, and there was not time to put it on the agenda for the next council meeting on November 11th.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Barack Obama Day - Perry County, Alabama
'Barack Obama Day'. See for yourself.
On a side note, the county's website is down. Too much traffic to handle, perhaps?


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That means shoving stuff into closets and cabinets, instead of properly putting them into bins with labels. Amber Kostelny, owner of Amber's Organizing LLC., says her weakness is her home's crawl space: "It is a tough area of the home to keep under control or to even care about."
Everyone has their weaknesses, even professional organizers. "As a believer that the right accessory can complete an outfit, I tend to keep more jewelry than I regularly wear — just in case," says Amelia Meena, founder of Appleshine. But don't worry: She still sorts through her collection once or twice a year.
Rachel Rosenthal, founder of Rachel and Company, always recommends people spend 15 minutes in the evening resetting their homes for the next day. But sometimes that's just not in the cards. "When busy schedules make those 15 minutes seem impossible or you'd rather spend it on the couch with a glass of wine, it's perfectly fine," she says. Whew.
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