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Dan Quiggle is No Marco Rubio
I knew that it would happen and I would have to respond.
I knew the pundits would compare the recent Florida State Senate District 8 special election to the United State Senate race between former Speaker Marco Rubio and Gov. Charlie Crist. The comparison of course, is faulty.
First, comparing Rubio to Dan Quiggle is like comparing a prize winning racehorse to a Shetland pony. Rubio served 4 terms in the Florida House with two years as speaker. He is charismatic, articulate (and doesn't need a teleprompter) and is a true conservative. Quiggle on the other hand is totally inexperienced and has a history of misrepresenting his background, and though he is a conservative, many voters have not forgotten how he dishonestly conducted his 2000 Congressional race against Ander Crenshaw.
Secondly, there is no comparison between former Speaker John Thrasher and Charlie Crist. Thrasher is a conservative who long served the people of Florida in the State House. Crist has not long served in any office that he has held and he of course is not a conservative.
The voters of conservative Senate District 8 understand that inexperience is not a good qualification for any job, much less that of a State Senator. Out of four conservative candidates, the voters chose a conservative with the most experience in leadership. Sounds like a smart group of voters to me.
The pundits like to discuss the value of the Tea Party folks to a conservative candidate. It is true a lot of the Tea Party folks are new to the political process, but they are learning fast. For instance, they learned that there will always be someone who will take unfair advantage of what they are trying to accomplish. But, Rubio is the kind of candidate who will earn and maintain their support because of the quality of his character and the sincerity of his message.
However, here is the most important thing the pundits are missing. I have friends who were active in the Senate District 8 race who worked for all four of the candidates. We all have one thing in common. We all support Marco Rubio! We have taken it upon ourselves to get Rubio's name and message out to everyone we meet.
I am involved in the political process every day of the week and spend my time with the real grassroots. The folks who knock the doors and make the calls. The name we will be speaking in mass for the next 13 months will be Marco Rubio. We will shout it from the rooftops and it will be heard around the world!
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Great editorial Donna!
I have countered most of those criticisms against Mr. Quiggle, and have to many people, but have yet to hear anyone substantively answer my questions or counter my arguments. I believe Dan Quiggle to be among the most sincere conviction politicians I have encountered and was proud to cast my vote for him.
However, my main objection to this column are the timing and disconnect. Kicking sand in the face of vanquished fellow republicans isn't a positive contribution to the good cause of nominating and electing Marco Rubio.
I find it distasteful that you have to continue to take shots at Mr. Quiggle after the fact and make unsupported attacks on his character. Nine years is an awful long time to hold a grudge.
Ander Crenshaw is not a "Conservative" anyway. The Times Union editorial board lumped him and his 2008 Democratic challenger Mr. McGovern in 2008 in the "moderate" category. http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/102308/opi_347156576.shtml
You are not involved in the "grassroots" your are paid by the poltical elite, Chariman Curry and Rep. Crenshaw who have neither publicly praised Speaker Rubio's conservative values nor decried Gov. Crist's moderate meanderings. Will Rep Crenshaw demonstrate true courage like Rep. Brown-Waite?
I am so glad that Donna in her infinite wisdom knew this would happen and would have to write a opinion piece to inform us.
No, really I'm actually not. Its funny how often you misrepresent Dan in this article. First and foremost your article proves how you are another establishment hack who can not look objectively at anything.
I think you miss the point where the Republican Party is at a cross roads in that we need new leadership, not more of the same. The party has a problem with the good old boy establishment which needs to go away. The party has people claiming the mantle of conservatism and getting elected and become RINOs.
I see this as a reasonable comparison between Quiggle and Rubio.
Another point you are wrong in is when you say Dan misrepresented himself and his past service to the post-presidency Reagan office. Another hack talking point which is untrue.
And how Dan does not have the interest of the Tea Party people in mind and is an opportunist? YOU ARE DEAD WRONG. Dan has been a movement conservative and has fought against high taxes, and has spoken for conservative groups such as the Heritage Foundation and the Leadership Institute for years.
It is establishment hacks like you who will help to deter future new leaders from getting into this party. And fact check next time you write an article.
Is this rubbish coming from the same woman who draws a taxpayer funded salary from Ander Crenshaw, works against certain Republican candidates in the primary races, all the while being in a paid staffer position with the local party? I'm sorry but this just reeks of improprieties and your opinion holds no credibility with me. I like Marco Rubio just as much as the next guy but would not dream of kicking another Republican that has nothing to do with the US Senate race while he is down.
Kevin, thanks for being a WARRIOR for values! It was great working with you!
It completely baffles me that PAID Republican Party of Florida STAFFERS are being allowed to campaign FOR and AGAINST candidates that are ALL Republicans. They allowed Thrasher to rent space in the RPOF buildings. They said nothing when Thrasher staffers were blatantly breaking campaign laws. They tried to belittle Dan's effort as they helped Thrasher fight for his win - and yet they act as if they won honorably. How can these same people expect conservatives to be a part of the REC in Duval and work together as a unit?
I worked hard on the McCain Campaign. I am helping on Rubio's Bakers and others, as well. AND I am sick and tired of the in-fighting within the Republican party.
It is stuff like this article which fuels the divisiveness... and does nothing to bring the party together.
Of course Dan Quiggle is not Marco Rubio. Rubio has even less substance.
I find it distasteful that you have to continue to take shots at Mr. Quiggle after the fact and make unsupported attacks on his character. Nine years is an awful long time to hold a grudge.
Ander Crenshaw is not a "Conservative" anyway. The Times Union editorial board lumped him and his 2008 Democratic challenger Mr. McGovern in 2008 in the "moderate" category.
You are not involved in the "grassroots" your are paid by the poltical elite, Chariman Curry and Rep. Crenshaw who have neither publicly praised Speaker Rubio's conservative values nor decried Gov. Crist's moderate meanderings. Will Rep Crenshaw demonstrate true courage like Rep. Brown-Waite?
Speaking for the Republican Party of Duval County leaders, we applaud every Republican candidate for their hard work and dedication to the process. Each candidate put out untold hours and dollars to acheive their dream and the right to represent us. Unfortunately, only one emerges the victor. My hat is off to all of the candidates.
Dan Quiggle lost because when it comes to public elections "the machine" is still a little stronger than those of us who makeup the "principles first" grassroots . However, I believe there is a sea change taking place in Florida and America.
The RPOF's recent "Party Purge" of those demanding accounatbility in the Party demonstrates just how nervous "the machine" is about this new group of grassroots activists.
Thrasher represents the old guard "status quo" where expereince in spending, passing lots of legislation and having inside politcal connections is seen as good thing. Dan Quiggle represents those who see the insanity of electing the same type of politicians and expecting different results.
Dan will be back and so will we...
Does "demanding accounatbility [sic] in the Party" include urging for an Obama presidency? Isn't that what you and Will Pitts did and were removed for? I believe the email was titled "for liberty to survive in America Obama must win."
The party is not afraid of you! The party will continue to remove those who engage in activities that damage the party. This is just the first wave!
Those who actually know Will Pitts and I know just how absurd your comment sounds. It is a shame you don't.
By the way - if you look at what is happening in our country - the rise of the RLC, Tea Parties, the 9/12 March on Washington that e-mail title may just prove to be somewhat profiund. : )
"gopgal" - I have witnessed you post other negative and inaccurate comments about me and others involved in the Republican Liberty Caucus - but you never identify yourself. Is there a reason why you will not attach your name to any of your comments?
The people associated with the Tea Parties and 9/12 ARE NOT the same crazy people associated with the RLC.
Apparently, the RLC is willing to promote a socialist like Obama to further their cause. So we can thank the RLC for cap and trade, government run health care and a number of other extreme left wing bills that may ruin our country!
Thank God the RPOF plans to remove every single member of the RLC in these grievance meetings. I cannot wait to see who will join the list of banned crazy people! I have been assured that by 2012 you all will be gone!
Your facts are very much off-base. The RLC did not promote Obama. The RLC does not promote cap and trade. In fact, the RLC was out in force at the AFP Hot Air Event and working with Dan Quiggle to STOP Cap and Trade. The RLC is not for government run healthcare. The RLC stands for LESS government, free markets, and individual liberty - how can we be for socialized healthcare? Please, read the RLC principles before making such claims.
Additionally, I would think you would hope that the RLC is still around in 2012. Running off your strongest grassroots partners will not help win elections.
Lastly, I was in Tallahassee when Thrasher was lobbying to raise taxes. Dan Quiggle, the RLC, Americans for Prosperity, and the Concerned Taxpayers of Duval County were in Tallahassee trying to get a cap on government spending. I know what Quiggle was for (lower taxes). I know what Thrasher was for (lobbying for gov't officials to have open access to your tax dollars). How? I was there and heard it with my own ears.
Finally, it is wonderful that the Duval REC has passed a Statement of Principles. The RLC and the REC statement of principles reads almost identically. Looks like we should be working together instead of all this absurd fighting.
I never heard or saw anything about an Obama email from the RLC. But I did hear something this past weekend that disturbed me and I would like to know if it is really true. I was told that the RLC had a chance to help vote Jim Greer out as chairman of the RPOF and they changed their votes at the last minute and kept Greer in power. Is that true??? If so, that is extremely disturbing.
Hi Valerie,
That is not entirely true. We WERE supporting Mark Cross for State Chairman, but Mark backed out (last moment) and tossed his support behind Greer after Greer promised to work with the RLC.
That was obviously not true seeing how the grievance hearings went.
"Thank God the RPOF plans to remove every single member of the RLC in these grievance meetings. I cannot wait to see who will join the list of banned crazy people! I have been assured that by 2012 you all will be gone!"
So... "gopgal." What you are telling all of us, everyone reading this article, is that anyone who joins the RLC is going to be removed in a grievance? So you're admitting that grievances will be created not based on any real facts, but simply fabricated in order to remove members of an organization so as to make the establishment members of the party more comfortable with their position? This is how the party works now? You silence voices of dissent by removing them from the party?
Thank you for openly admitting to what we all knew. The grievances were a sham, created by people to oust those whom they disagree with.
no that is not what I am saying. I am saying it is clear from the internet that many many people in the RLC are working against the GOP. That violated the rules!!! Anyone violating the rules should be removed.
No one is forcing you guys to campaign for Obama or against Republicans. You choose to do that. If the RPOF doesn't remove people who are undermining the Republican voters, then they should be removed. I am hoping they do have the courage to continue to go after you guys, and many believe they will. However one thing is perfectly clear, anyone who doesn't want to standby and watch you break the rules can file a grievance against you. That is something I am confident will happen because it is our right! We are tired of you bullies!
I find that absolutely hilarious. I've never campaigned for Obama, and the only time I've campaigned "against Republicans" was when I was helping a Republican in a primary, which is all well and good, right? Also, I'm open to putting my name on my comments, because I have nothing to hide, unlike you. See, I've found your comments across the web, and if you ever stopped hiding like a coward and openly posted your name, you would find a grievance *and* likely a libel lawsuit pressed against you. Easier to hide from the truth and its consequences, though, right? Of course.
The Republican voters are losing right now because of the RPOF leadership working against them. Look at the polls in so many RECs across the state. Rubio, Rubio, Rubio. Yet the RPOF leadership is working to push Crist through, and ram him through regardless of what the voters want. You don't care about the voters; you care about the establishment power base and your part of it. For that, you'll do anything, and you'll do it with anonymity because you have not the moral fortitude or courage to apply your name to your deeds.
I put my name out for all to see, because I am proud of what I am doing to help the Republican Party and America at large. Come and stop me, if you will. You know who I am and you know where to find me.
Thanks for explaining that Kimberly. I hope the RLC has learned their lesson...."fool me once, uh, I won't get fooled again" 🙂
Valerie -
Believe me there were a lot of disappointed and angry RLCers and Ron Paul supporters due to Mr. Cross endorsing Jim Greer. I was one of them and let Mark know directly.
We are a big movement and we can't (nor do we try) to control the actions of our members. (That's an RPOF tactic). : )
The establishment Republicans viciously attacked Dan Quiggle because they knew that he would break the ranks and fight corruption and not work within it. Thrasher is certainly willing to keep the establishment happy by working as part of the problem. I think real conservatives are starting to realize that if we keep the same folks in office we will continue to get the same corrupt government. Time will tell.
As long as Thrasher wants to favor the insurance industry at the expense of Floridians. We will be there. If Thrasher thinks he can help evil trump good he is sadly mistaken. Maybe when a child is denied life saving medicine by the insurance industry folks can stand around and say thats just a shame but the insurance company profits were higher than expected. Maybe the prolife crowd can rationalize it some way because it is everybit the same thing as an abortion. Maybe Thrasher will decide to focus on real issues facing Northeast Florida and not chase his insurance profit agenda. Only time will tell but one thing is certain. The justice system will not run and hide, it will stand and fight for what is moral and right.
What the Rubio campaign will learn from this election is that when the GOP establishment machine gets behind a candidate it is difficult to prevail regardless of principles.
It is abundantly clear that the GOP "insiders" are firmly behind Christ NOT Rubio. Just as establishment party leaders try to crowd out competition needed in primaries for the governor's race and state senate race, the US Senate will be no different.
I predict that Rubio will fold after what just happened here and that will be sad. Hopefully he will see this thing out all the way through realizing that those of us who love freedom will follow him all the way regardless of the odds.
Dan is a fantastic conservative and slandering this man further (after stalking his family and the late nigh robo-calls) is a disgrace. When will the GOP establishment stop eating its young?
I DONT CARE HOW MUCH MONEY CRIST HAS... THE REPUBLICAN VOTERS ARE ALL BEHIND MARCO RUBIO AND VOTES COUNT! CRIST IS DONE! GO TO http://WWW.MARCORUBIO.COM AND DONATE LIBERAL CRIST OUT!
Uh Rubio is no Regan, he is Obama. All talk, no substance or expereince.
Sure. Whatever you say.
Oh, OK tell me why Rubio is such a great conservative aside from his talk?
The problem with our party is the group that advertises itself as the "true","most" "undeniable" "ardent" "champion" and all the other BS adjectives modifying CONSERVATIVE. Dispense with that crap and focus on the issues. It shouldn't matter if the candidate is a doctor, lawyer or candlestick maker. What should matter is the focus and position that they have on education, economy, jobs, taxes. If there is a "trial lawyer" that runs for office but is intelligent and understands the issues and focuses on the constituents then why has the party vilified that candidate and continued to do the insurance industries bidding. I know several attorneys that do trial work and they are very bright people. They help their clients who have been legitimately injured or killed by other people being idiots, undoubtedly the culprits were occassionally flaming liberal democrats and conservative champion drunk drivers. What is wrong with that? I'm not talking about the TV attorneys I am talking about the real attorney's and real cases. It would be about as fair to compare one of these fly by night insurance companies with St Farm or Allstate. Nonetheless our party continues to pal around with these ignorant big mouths and this will further damage our ability to elect the most qualified republican. It is the continuation of the dumbing down of the party and the legislature. Maybe we need a few experianced attorneys in the legislature that have enough sense and training to write understandable legislation without the virtual certainty of being thrown out because it was so ambiguous and poorly written. I can assure you that Don Brewer would be ashamed of our party and what has happened with the leadership.
All of this talk about the machine is why I don't participate in party politics. The voters spoke in a Republican Primary. Why can't you conspriracy people get that through your thick heads. IT was the Voters my friends not some MACHINE.
True, but to ignore the influence of money, the party structure, and the inside polictical connections on the voters is naive. And to not participate in party politics because you "don't like it" probably does little to help change that.
It's not much of a conspiracy - it's pretty much right out there in the open.
The problem with our party is the group that advertises itself as the "true","most" "undeniable" "ardent" "champion" and all the other BS adjectives modifying CONSERVATIVE. Dispense with that rhetoric and focus on the issues.
It shouldn't't matter if the candidate is a doctor, lawyer or candlestick maker. What should matter is the focus and position that they have on education, economy, jobs, taxes. If there is a "trial lawyer" that runs for office but is intelligent and understands the issues and focuses on the constituents then why has the party vilified that candidate and continued to do the insurance industries bidding.
I know several attorneys that do trial work and they are very bright people. They help their clients who have been legitimately injured or killed by other people being idiots, undoubtedly the culprits were occasionally flaming liberal democrats and conservative champion drunk drivers. What is wrong with that? I'm not talking about the TV attorneys I am talking about the real attorney's and real cases. It would be about as fair to compare one of these fly by night insurance companies like Florida No Fault or Brightstar with State Farm or Allstate.
Nonetheless, our party continues to pal around with these ignorant big mouths and this will further damage our ability to elect the most qualified republicans. It is the continuation of the dumbing down of the party and the legislature. Maybe we need a few experienced attorneys in the legislature that have enough sense and training to write understandable legislation without the virtual certainty of being thrown out because it was so ambiguous and poorly written.
I can assure you that Don Brewer would be ashamed of our party and what has happened with the leadership.
Great Reply Justice.
I agree with your statement about "the dumbing down of the party and the legislature".
Those Republicans interested in elevating, rather than dumbing down our party should consider joining the Republican Liberty Caucus (www.RLCNEF.org)
Here's what I do not understand about the GOP. This topic has been touched on by several others already, but why is it that the GOP often seems to attack and abandon its own. As an outside observer (I live in GA), I am struggling to find the point of this entire article. Why would you attack a member of your own party? What's the point of singling out one candidate of four who participated in the Republican primary?
I have seen this type of behavior up close and personal in the ordeal with Gov. Mark Sanford in neighboring South Carolina. A vast majority of the state Republicans signed a petition asking Sanford to step down even BEFORE a state ethics commission had finished its investigation.
P.S. I am making no comparisons of Mark Sanford's behavior to anyone's mentioned in this article.
I am neither a Republican nor a Democrat, but within the Democratic party, this article or any like it wouldn't happen. The Democratic party is a cohesive unit that protects its own in adversity and the Republican party should do the same. The message that is sent by this article is one that represents a lack of unity in the party.
Plus, what does not using a teleprompter have to do with anything?
inter-party warfare is not new to either party. If you think that the Democratic party is anything resembling a cohesive unit, I have a bridge to sell you in London.
The Republicans have three major factions, Centrists, "True" Conservatives, and Libertarian-leaning republicans.
The Democrats are a weird alliancs of union dems, conservative southerners, hippies, radical greens, radical womens libers, socialists, radical minority rights folks, radical gay rights folks, etc.
It is a biiiig lefty umbrella group and they all generally hate each other, driven by GREATER hate of the guy on the other side.
The presidents gift has been to covince all of these interests that he is working for each of them individually. That gives the appearance of unity, but as soon as they figure out he does not intend to accomplish their agenda, they will go back to the Anarchy that has chacterized the modern Dem party.
If I were John Thrasher or Marco Rubio, or even Ander Crenshaw for that matter, I would be absolutely embarrassed that someone who is out representing my name would write an article of this nature. I seriously doubt any of these men would condone the conduct displayed here and none of them would be proud of kicking another man when he is down, no matter who it is they defeated.
Donna, I don't know if you have ever competed in anything in your life... but you need a serious lesson on sportsmanship and respect. Your behavior is immature and distasteful. If you think you are doing any service to Rubio, Thrasher, or Crenshaw by acting like this, you, my friend, are mistaken. No one wants to join the team of an arrogant winner.
I guess we can add this article to the ever-lengthening list of embarrassing moves made by big-mouths representing the GOP. With this editorial, Donna has effectively brought further joy to all of the liberals out there celebrating our self destruction. Thanks, Mrs. Barrow... you're a real champ!
Is this the only person Austin could find to spout their worthless opinion????
The Jax Observer is better than this garbage.
I am amazed. Simply amazed. This is what the Republican Party is reduced to? Your candidate won, but that's not enough. You must seek to attack one of the losing candidates, and use libelous comments in the process.
Thrasher is not a conservative. We all know it. He is "moderate" at best, and we shouldn't just settle for "moderate." That's what led to Obama's election. Those of you who want to blame the RLC or anyone else should look inward. It was you who elected Obama. The Republican Party of Duval County elected Obama. The Republican Party of Florida elected Obama. Jim Greer championed Obama. The Republican National Committee championed Obama.
You attack Dan Quiggle on experience but wanted to put a woman who was just barely into her first term as governor in as a heartbeat away from running the most powerful nation in the world? Really? And now some of you want her to be president, after quitting because things were too tough? You call RLC people "crazy" and wanted to elect a woman who said our war in Iraq was a "mission from God?"
I find it ironic and laughable that anyone associated with the tea parties might attempt to call anyone else "crazy." After all, these were the events where the signs were so bad that they got our local Republican chairman some infamy nationwide. In the meantime, while shouting "FREEDOM!," all voices of dissent were systematically removed from the event, even those that didn't necessarily disagree. Of course, we know that the tea parties were never real activism. They were planned and staged. There is nothing "spontaneous" about them. And they're not even a new idea. The Ron Paul campaign did it back in 2007.
So, I just want to make sure I have this straight. Ms. Barrow, and the rest of you who side with her opinions, are of the belief that it is best to continue moving the Republican Party further to the left in an effort to siphon off Democrat voters. Never mind that it hasn't worked yet, it's only lost Republican voters. Never mind that it's that leftist agenda that America is sick of, even (or especially) when Republicans are the ones promoting that agenda. It's okay to throw our values out the window for some remote chance we'll win, right?
Wrong. And you just got slapped hard in the face with that reality in 2006 and 2008.
You will not magically win 2010 on the anger of the people alone. Even if Republicans win, if they've learned nothing then they will just lose again, and this time it will be more permanent. We will lose not only our positions in the Legislative Branch, we will lose our relevancy. And that will begin the slow death of the Republican Party. "Victory" at the cost of the party's existence... is it really worth it?
I'm shocked and appalled. This is what our party has to offer? Vitriol and naivety? Really?
It's no wonder we're losing, and will continue to lose.
Just to add to what Erik said, as a precinct committee person I was told I could NOT speak for Dan Quiggle-
Meanwhile our leadership was not only speaking for John Thrasher but was on his payroll!!
Interesting that Donna did not disclose her paid position on John Thrasher campaign in this attack piece on Dan.
Donna was a volunteer, not a paid staffer and while she is employeed by Congressman Crenshaw, she volunteered after her job was done on her own free time. Unlike certain State Committeeman who abused the power of his position to email blast Nassau County and urge a vote for Quiggle.
She is also a paid REC staffer, meaning it is inappropriate for her to be involved in any Republican Primary campaign unless an endorsement has been made. This also includes her work for Ander Crenshaw because he is consistently campaigning due to 2 year terms and he has Republican opposition this time.
People are probably confused about her being a volunteer and not a paid staffer because she shows up on the Thrasher expense report for reimbursement.
Also, Doug Adkins is a good guy and was merely a counter-force to all of the GOP insiders that were actively supporting and pushing Thrasher.
Thrasher staffer,
I find it ironic that you have a problem with an elected official( Doug Adkins) supporting Quiggle in the primary and classify it as an abuse of power, when John Thrasher's whole campaign was based on endorsements by current and past elected officials. So tell us, were Congressman Crenshaw, Mayor Peyton and other elected officials who campaigned for Thrasher also abusing their power? Or is it that you are just bitter that Janet Adkins wouldn't accept accept lobbyist John Thrasher's gambling money during her campaign last year?
Laura Brockman and Donna both told me that as an REC member I could not speak for Dan. Laura told me that AT the REC meeting when Wes Marsh was standing right there and then again at the First Coast Republican club.
And "Thrasher Staffer" if Donna was not PAID by Thrasher, why is she on his expense report? either she was reimbursed (volunteers are NOT) or she was paid, either way as an PAID REC staffer she should NOT have openly campaigned for a candidate.
It seems to me that there's a lot of disinformation going on, typically being spread by people who would promote a double-standard that benefits them. I think we need to clean up this disinformation and close these double standards. The same rules should apply to everyone... even if it means we're completely throwing the rulebook out the window, as certain people did. This is especially vital where we have instances going on of people filing frivolous grievances using "rules violations" to try to remove people from positions within the party. Once such a thing begins, especially under the banner of "following the rules," then tighter standards should be placed to follow the rules as they are written, especially for anyone in an official position - paid or even simply elected - within the party. Otherwise, we run a very strong risk of allowing injury to come to the party when outsiders note the hypocrisy running rampant.
I was at the August REC meeting and also heard Kristi being told that she broke rules to speak for Dan. She also seemed to be kept to a very short time-frame whilst John Thrasher far exceeded the minutes allowed to "speak for a candidate."
It was an obvious double standard. Thrasher was allowed to exceed the allotted time. He was also thanked and clapped for. Kristi spoke for Dan but was reminded to "keep it short"...she was rushed. Then afterward she was told that as a precinct committeewoman, she was not allowed to speak for a candidate. The audience listening were suddenly diverted into whispered reactions about why that was - her commentary about Dan nearly forgotten over this public chastising.
Kristi asked if she could speak for Dan, and was told she could.
As an REC member, unfortunately, the loyalty oath pretty much *does* forbid you from publicly supporting one Republican against another in a primary - that is, helping them, speaking for them, endorsing them, etc. - unless the local REC specifically says so (and typically they have to get the okay from the RPOF). In this case, there was no such endorsement for a candidate from the DCREC (as there shouldn't have been).
It's a silly rule, I'll admit, but the rules have been used lately to selectively target certain people, and in this case were used - once again - in a double standard sort of way. My preference would be to remove all such rules and let a primary be a primary, let people back who they will. In the end, we do more harm by trying to promote a "speak no evil" mentality that can be easily used to claim the RP is "against free speech" than we would by allowing Republican candidates to run as hard a race as possible against each other to ensure that we truly have the best candidate possible running in the general election.
Hey! This is good stuff! Get some chips, sit back and enjoy the show.
Hate the dems, fellow repubs, and the list goes on and on. "If you're not with me you're against me." That's how the party.....oops! I said party. I meant Political Union works nowadays right?
The tears....it's just too much.
Really....the only people with enough credibility to knock a candidate who's just lost an election are those who've actually won a few elections.
Back to this "Political Worker's Union Party" thing. The party system has become unionized. Has nothing to do with the Constitution or allegiance to it. It has to do with pledging allegiance to the party and their leaders. THEY pick...not the voters. Silly voter. You thought you had a choice? Really? How does that feel?
ALL elections are tried and manipulated in advance by back room deals. A few get through the machine, most don't. It's never done by actual leadership but leadership never condemns the practice even though they know it goes on.
"Winning is an ALL THE TIME THING. We don't win once in a while...blah blah blah" So when I asked the simple question, "Winning at what price?" I was accused of working against party leadership. That was fun.
Now we know the price. Ethics. Got two with problems. Ethics. Oh don't get me wrong. GREAT guys with long fantastic careers in leadership.....with questionable ethics. But hey, that's okay. Those ethic things get in the way anyway right? Someone said it takes 20 years to build a reputation and only 5 minutes to destroy it. Franklin? I wish we still thought that way today. Ah, whatever. Franklin was an old bag anyway and what did he know about honor and integrity?
Austin I agree but this is just classic old style Republican stuff. After all the entire senate election was regarding "trial lawyers". Never once did Quiggle or Thrasher discuss the issues that face Northeast Florida or the rest of the State for that matter. Only Graham and Jordan ran clean campaigns and discussed the issues. They lost and the top two vote getters were the ones in the mud bucket.
They all pick on a good man.
They are the establishment.
They are afraid to lose the power that they think is even relevant.
Lets move on, this debate is lame. The author of this article will be dead in 30 years (God willing) and wont have to deal with the crisis spineless Republicans put on our table.
She talks about Rubio, but like half the Reps. they wont back Rubio a year from now when their party masters come calling.
Republicans need to stand on principal... conservative principals.... not the cool ones Crist, Greer, and the establishment throw down our throats...
"Most people prefer to believe their leaders are just and fair even in the face of evidence to the contrary, because once a citizen acknowledges that the government under which they live is lying and corrupt, the citizen has to choose what he or she will do about it. To take action in the face of a corrupt government entails risks of harm to life and loved ones. To choose to do nothing is to surrender one's self-image of standing for principles. Most people do not have the courage to face that choice. Hence, most propaganda is not designed to fool the critical thinker but only to give moral cowards an excuse not to think at all."
-- Michael Rivero
Cindy, I apologize for believing you were gopgal. I'm sorry. Now we know for sure it's not you and that make me happy long time. I guess we all get accused of being what we're not. It's hard to tell when we don't know all the facts and don't have access to the scenes behind the curtain. We just assume and come to false conclusions. I'm not afraid to be wrong and I'm not afraid to apologize. So I'm sorry and I'm glad we were able to clear you from this vile and hateful person.
I think this is a nice way to end this.
Thanks for flying Austin Airlines, we hope you enjoyed your flight. Buh Bye.
Getting the Discussion Back on Point
The big story of the N FL state senate race (District 8 Republican primary) is that insider candidate, former speaker John Thrasher, got so few votes (35%), even with the endorsement of heavyweights like former Governor Jeb Bush, Rep. Ander Crenshaw and the NRA. With that kind of support, one would have expected Thrasher to easily get over 50% of the vote.
Dan Quiggle, the candidate supported by the Republican Party's conservative minority (individual liberty, limited government, fiscal responsibility), came in with a strong showing of 22% of the votes, even though the Party intentionally failed to provide an impartial, level playing field during a primary as required by Party rules. For example, Republican Executive Committee (REC) members improperly endorsed Thrasher and did campaign work for him at county party headquarters.
The big question and future story is whether divorce is imminent. Will the conservative minority leave the Republican Party to join forces with a third party or will they stay? The continuing systematic purging of the conservative minority leadership from the Republican Party clubs and RECs by Republican Party of Florida Chairman Jim Greer under the new Florida Statute 103.161 could successfully drive those who believe in free speech and fair play from the Party.
When will the conservative minority have had enough?
(reprinted from my commentary and opinion newsletter, 12th and Main)
Good Post Jean.
I hope there are enough rank and file Republicans that are smart enough to realize that if they continue to reject & alienate this new young and energized movement - the party will continue to lose.
There is enough common ground to co-exist and benefit each other.
Careful he is a Republican. An RPOF Grievance Hearing could be in your future. 🙂
To: Ron Paul Sucks
Your post is incomplete.
Sometimes people Suck. Ron Paul is one of those people. He is a racist too.....
Doesn't seem like he sucks and he appears to be anything but a racist...
Is this the Republican Party? Seems like it is the UFC or Professional wrestling. You folks are putting on a good show!
Nonsense. What Americans need is more debate and more sunshine on government.
Republican factions actually talking to each other and perhaps finding common ground to unite could result in a formidable force needed to defeat the Marxism threatening the nation.
You're right Jean Wallis it is wonderful just read below. The factions talking to eachother is outstanding. I am looking forward to the "perhaps finding common ground to unite" part of your statement. By the way it is Marxist not Marxism. For Pete's sake get an exorcism!
As I read Ms Barrows article, I concluded that she answered some accusations that were directed at John Thrasher. I find it adolecent that someone would accuse a person and not expectsome type of rebuttal. Neither Ms. Barrows employment status, nor her REC postion are germane to the issues of her opinions. They are in fact; her opinions.
If any Quiggle supporters have ever spoken out publically about another Republican in a way that includes personal opinions or conclusions, those Quiggle supporters have no gravitas in the charge that Ms. Barrows should not have published her opnions. As for Will Pitts, I thought he wasn't a member of the REC- so whats there to complain about?
and people who misuse the word "gravitas" have none.
"weak" argument. Totally diversionary; illustrative of an adolecent maturity level.
Just a quick fyi...
The word is spelled "adolescent," not adolecent (you did it twice).
I know this it is not germane either.
Thanks, I stand corrected. While the spelling wasn't correct; the conclusions were.
I tip my proveerbiale hat in appreciation.
Actually, "Rabid Elephant," they are very relevant to the statement of her opinions. According to the same arguments used to oust Will and John, she is not allowed to voice her opinions if they attack another Republican. That's the RPOF's stance, per this "loyalty oath" they required every REC member to sign, and I sincerely doubt that they would not make sure that people in positions such as Ms. Barrows' have to sign the very same oath.
And I think we've already done a nice job of taking apart her opinions, but if you'd like me to reiterate why she is wrong, I can do so.
Oh, and I'd also like to point out that using handles online to hide your real name because you can't make a valid argument and seek only to slander others is, well, quite adolescent.
Mr Setzer, My annonymity is allowable. My points are as well. 1. Ms. Barrows was answering accusation made against Thrasher. 2. It is reasonable to expect rebuttal when accusing someone. 3. Her employment status doesn't preclude her from having an opinion- especially if she presents that opinion within the parameters allowed by her employer. 4. Neither does her membership in the DCREC. I saw no Ad Homenim attacks on Dan Quiggle. There is a difference between analysis and attack. SInce the Republican base is the most likely to vote in special elections, it's reasonable to assume that many did remember the campaign to replace Congressman Crenshaw. While Quiggle supporters may not appreciate the conclusions, they were not attacks. Had she conpared Quiggle to a jacksass, there would have been some validity to the claim. 5. Ms. Barrow did attempt to soften any (or expected) offence by drawing attention to the grassroot support of Speaker Rubio. 7. Anyone who's publically attacked another Republican- while being a Republican still has no gravitas in their complain about Ms Barrows opinions. Why? Because it's a textbook example of hypcrisy. You see, my points were quite valid, and the antithesis of the adolescent (thank you Ms. Wells) diatribe recorded in these many post.
In spite of your emotional proclamation, my opinion doesn't slander others, nor do my points fall short of validity.
Congrats on your recent enrollment in Philosophy 101. Hopefully you have a few more vocab words you have learned and can share with us. Ms. Barrow's position as paid staff for the Republican party most certainly does preclude her from having an opinion in a Republican primary. Secondly, if you knew what an ad hominem attack was, you would see that this op-ed is full of them and the entire premise of the op-ed is an ad hominem attack. Lastly, the claim of dishonesty on Quiggle's part has been addressed several times in several different venues. Continuing to further perpetuate this argument is dishonest in itself.
Congratulations for exemplifying the very attribute that causes many Qiggle supporters so much trouble. I read the article, I know the definition of Am homenim, and still saw NONE in the article. Your proclomation that the entire article fits that definition cause me to wonder if you have a clear understanding of the word.
The reality is you've not refuted one point that I set out, nor have you illustrated why they are not reasonable.
Once again, we see emotionalism disguising itself as reason, and it falls far, far short of its intended goal. Thank you for illustrating the difference between the two.
You should change your name from "disbelief" to "uniformed". It seems to fit you better.
OK, now you are just trolling. Nobody could be that bad.
Disbelief says:
OK, now you are just trolling. Nobody could be that bad.
Clarification: "I can't refute your points, so I'll just make "you" the issue instead."
Congratulations for illustrating that intelligence supercedes emotion when conversing about facts.
. . .and you've yet to refute any of the points I've made.


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- Jesster
- 10 years ago
- Wedding: June 2008
Hey everyone!
This local board doesn't really have a lot of information on it yet, so I wanted to offer up my vendor reviews in the hopes that other local area brides will find them useful. I learned a lot by other brides' vendor reviews, so I wanted to be sure to "give back" as much as I gained. Here is my super-long vendor review which I hope can be beneficial to anyone reading! (PS – I also x-posted this on indiebride.com and the Knot where I also got lots of good ideas.) Our vendors were from all over the Triangle (Raleigh, Carrboro, Siler City, etc).
Date: 6/28/08 – hotter than I'd hoped, but I had made the programs as paddle fans which helped a lot, as well as renting standing fans for under the tent.
Venue: The Inn at Celebrity Dairy in Siler City – absolutely amazing. Britt is great to work with, very laid back. The place is absolutely beautiful, and this was really the best decision we made for our "elegant but casual" wedding. We had both the ceremony and the reception here for our 175 guests, but I think they can accomodate a lot more if necessary. Their kitchen staff also cooked the food (except the cake) and seriously everyone talked about just how delicious it was. And of course the goat cheese, always amazing! It was great to have a venue that we could sort of "take over" for the entire weekend – from the rehearsal dinner, the entire day of the wedding, and brunch for out of towners on Sunday morning. This of course means we could set up the tent and decorations early!
http://www.celebritydairy.com/index.htm
Cake: Cakewalk Carrboro – yum yum yum! I'm not really a cake person, but I absolutely loved Kelly's cupcakes. Very moist, and the flavors were so fresh and the arrangement was beautiful (check out her website for a picture of our cupcake tier!) We ordered 5 different flavors, and because a few guests canceled at the last minute, we had about 45 more cupcakes than people. Every – single – one was eaten! She's also so sweet and easy to work with.
http://www.cakewalkcarrboro.com/home/
Rentals: Grand Rental Station & Capital Events – these guys were so nice, helpful, patient, and really saved the day. I'd recommend them to absolutely anyone and everyone.
http://www.grandrentalnc.com/
Flowers: Leslie Ivey – Leslie is a doll, and very easy to work with. Her flowers were beautiful and everyone was commenting all night on how beautiful our arrangements and my bouquet were. You can see pictures of her work at http://www.leslieivey.com
DJ: Greg from Joe Bunn DJ – Looooved Greg! He is so sweet, and had the party rockin all night. Everybody was dancing and having such a great time (can you tell the wedding was awesome?) He also did our ceremony music (I walked down the aisle to the Ronnette's Be My Baby) and everything went very smoothly.
http://www.bunndjcompany.com/
Photographer: Cara Galati from F8 Photo Studios – Cara was recommended to me by my friend, co-worker, and day-of-coordinator, and she was definitely my favorite vendor to work with. Cara is just a ball to hang out with, so easy going, so funny, and her pictures are fabulous to boot! I can't wait to get mine back! I've been recommending her to everyone I know.
http://www.f8photostudios.com/
Hair: Bobbie R. from Destenee Salon in Chapel Hill – Bobbie was great (she's an updo expert), my hair looked beautiful, and I have absolutely no complaints! (Upon all of your recommendations I'd also looked into Margo W, but she wasn't available on that day)
http://www.desteneesalonandspa.com/
Makeup: Katie from Modern Muse Makeup in Austin TX – ok, so she's really a very close family friend, and I'm super lucky to have her. But, if you're in Austin, or you know anyone in Austin that needs makeup, she's fabulous! I looked great, and felt great.
http://modernmusemakeup.com/default.aspx
Day of Coordinator: Erin McLean – As I mentioned above, Erin is a friend of mine from work and she is an absolute bundle of joy. Throughout the whole planning process she helped me with tips, advice, and vendor recommendations. Most of all she was our day-of-coordinator, and I don't know what we would have done without her help. She made everything run so smoothly and helped us with everything throughout the day so that we could really just focus on our guests and have fun. She's just starting up her business, so give her a call!
http://www.erinmcleanevents.com/
Rehearsal Dinner – we had the food catered from the BBQ Joint in Chapel Hill and it was so delicious! Would love to have them cater anything again!
Dress and alterations – bought it at Wedding Wonderland in Knoxville, TN and had it altered at Sandra G's across the street. Both were great, especially Sandra, she's fantastic.
Beer! – got it from the Carolina Brewery and it was sooo good (of course!) We also hired our bartenders from them who were very nice.
Wine – bought it on the cheap from Trader Joes months in advance. My parents had bought a mixed case of reds and a mixed case of whites, each bottle under $10, then had a party with their friends to pick out the best of each. I think the red was about $5/bottle and the white was $7? We also bought Prosecco there for toasting.

Other odds, ends, tips:
I bought our guestbook from http://guestbookstore.com/ and it was a huge hit with our guests.
That's about it! I hope it's helpful!

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TAKE watermelon seeds and boil: the results will be shocked! (RECIPE)
TAKE watermelon seeds and boil: the results will be shocked! (RECIPE) ;
Watermelon All we love, especially on hot summer days, right? We all love this delicious and refreshing fruit cleaning – but nobody likes watermelon seeds. All we throw. Watermelon seeds are generally considered trash, and only a few people like to eat them. But when I say that these seeds are loaded with health benefits, I do not think it will throw again.
These types of seeds consist of nutrition which includes essential fatty acids, protein and many minerals. These seed types are packed with vitamin B such as thiamine, niacin, foliate and minerals like magnesium, potassium, manganese, iron, zinc, copper phosphide. They are also a great source of calories with 100 grams of watermelon seeds offering about 600 grams of calories.
watermelon seeds contain essential dietary fiber for normal functioning of the digestive tract, which helps in case of intestinal parasites as well as in the treatment of patients suffering from hepatitis and inflammation in the body.
watermelon seeds contain citrulline substance acting as an antioxidant, it promotes the expansion of the blood vessels and have positive effect in the case of arteriosclerosis, hypertension, angina and erectile dysfunction.
are watermelon seeds ingredient is particularly useful for the treatment of diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract. The use of tea fresh watermelon seed remove stones and sand in the kidneys.
to make the most of the medicinal properties of watermelon seeds, you need to cook them, grind or bake them.
Here is the magic recipe:
First, take about 20 to 30 watermelon seeds, grind and boil in 2 liters of water for 15 minutes . This amount is sufficient to be consumed for two days, and the third day should pause.
You can consume this drink for several weeks, but you have to pause every third day.
Health benefits of watermelon seeds
As explained above, watermelon seeds are rich source of nutrition and minerals and because it is not due throw it away.
These seeds are resistant membrane lining so you should Chewe the before swallowing if you want to get your nutritional content.
Below you can read several health benefits of watermelon seeds:
regulating blood pressure and coronary Disease
is a fact that arginine helps the balance of blood pressure, but also deals with coronary heart disease. You should all be aware that heart disease is a disease that is the result of the narrowing of arteries, blocking blood flow. Arginine, it is the component that is present in watermelon seeds and prevents the narrowing of blood vessels. Tryptophan and lysine are other amino acids present in these types of amazing seeds.
Protect Heart Health
These seeds are rich in magnesium, and because they help in the safe monitoring of the heart, therefore, could function normally. In addition, the level of blood pressure is maintained and improves the process of metabolism. The seeds are amazing as they are able to help prevent heart disease and hypertension.
Used to treat diabetes
Each day takes handful of watermelon seeds in a liter of water for 45 minutes. That is one of the most effective ways to control diabetes home remedies.
Clean acne
watermelon seed oil is very effective in treating acne. Soak a cotton pad and used to clean the cells of acne, skin anddead dirt. This remarkable oil is suitable for all skin types and can help deal with skin disease.
prevent hair damage
Among the many striking components, these seeds contain essential fatty acids that prevent hair damage.
strengthen hair
The high protein content, together with the amino acid content in watermelon seeds easily and quickly strengthen your hair. Moreover, roasted watermelon seeds could make your hair shiny as they have copper that produce melanin, a pigment that gives color to the hair.
Treat itchy scalp
Note that the watermelon seed oil has soft texture so easily absorbed. The oil can be used as a moisturizer for dry, itchy scalp or scalp with dandruff.
preventing aging
These seeds have an antioxidant content that helps prevent aging, strengthen your skin maintain healthier and younger.
Hair & Nails
The protein in watermelon seeds will keep your hair healthy, shiny and long and strong nails. Watermelon seeds also contain other amino acids such as lysine, arginine, tryptophan and glutamic acid which are all important amino acids necessary for the body to maintain healthy hair and nails resistant.
moisturizes the skin
In order to have a smooth, supple and moisturized recommend using this oil due to the fatty acids in watermelon seeds.
Provides essential amino acids
In order to function properly, the human body needs amino acids such as lysine and argnine. These amino acids are contained in these seeds. The first will improve your metabolism and the latter is effective for the assimilation of calcium to strengthen bones and tissues. In addition, these types of amino acids also provide wonderful benefits to sexual health.
dietary treatment of beriberi caused by deficiency of vitamin B6
This vitamin is soluble in water and its failure can cause a condition to beriberi. B6 is vitamin B complex is water soluble and aid in the conversion of carbohydrates into energy. In addition, it is essential for the creation of neurotransmitters.
Rich source of magnesium for better immune system
watermelon seeds that have a large supply of magnesium. Magnesium is mainly present in foods such as wheat, rice, oats and cocoa powder. You should note that magnesium is important for maintaining healthy defense mechanisms. If there is failure, which can lead to muscle spasm, heart disease or diabetes. Vitamin B5 or pantothenic acid is essential for breaking down carbohydrates into energy and is also present mainly in legumes, animal meat and some vegetables.
Da healthy unsaturated fats Body
Even 80% of the fat contained in watermelon seeds is unsaturated fat with an addition of omega 3 fatty acids . Using watermelon seed means a lot of energy to the body without additional calories. Interestingly cup dried watermelon seeds can meet even half of the daily needs.
watermelon seeds can cure edema
Mix 1 teaspoon of seeds of dried watermelon and land and 1 teaspoon honey and this mixture combination with ¾ cup warm water. Mix well and consume immediately (for best results at least 2 times a day). This will help control the swelling problem.
Increase male fertility
watermelon seeds contain antioxidant lycopene, which is the method of remarkable recovery home that increases male potency levels in men. It is recommended that dry seeds in the daily diet.
Recovery Benefits
For a successful recovery from the crisis after any illness it is recommended that you can use watermelon seeds in the diet. You will notice the effects after only a few days.
Source: naturalcuresandhomeremedies.com
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Thursday, April 17, 2008
Looking for help from Readers
Readers, I need your help! I am doing research for an article I am writing about the promotional value of authors hosting their own contests for the September issue of the Romance Writers Report. If you've ever read a book, entered a readers' contest or thought about entering one, I'd love to have some feedback from you. You may answer any or all of the questions, or just share what you think.
1. Have you ever entered an author-sponsored contest?
2. If so, why? The prize? Getting to know a new author? Keeping tabs on a favorite author? Contest junkie? etc.?
3. What prizes draw you to a contest? Free book(s)? New releases? Backlist titles? Pampering gifts like chocolate or lotions? A unique gift? etc.?
4. If/when you enter the contest, do you take some time to explore the author's website?
5. Has entering or winning a contest ever led you to discovering a new author whose books you will read, check out and/or purchase in the future?
6. Does a repeat regularity of an author's contest (monthly/seasonally/with each book/etc.) get you into the habit of coming back to check his/her website on a regular basis? Or does the frequency of a contest make it lose its luster for you?
7. Any particular perks or peeves about author-sponsored contests you'd like to share?
Thanks for your help!
Sherry James
Posted by Sherry James at 11:50 PM
2 comments:
- char10 said...
2.prizes are nice, but my main reason is finding new authors.I'm always looking for something new
3 ebooks, gift certificates or unique gifts
4.yes, I always check out the site, read any excerpts.
5.yes,often.I will buy other books from the author
6.yes, there are quite a few author websites I check regularly.
7.my one dislike is not getting an email if I won.if the winner is only listed on the website you have to remember to check back at a specific time.
- April 21, 2008 at 9:13 PM
- Sherry James said...
Hey, char10! Thanks for dropping by and leaving your comments. You gave me some great info. I appeciate it!
Sherry James
- April 24, 2008 at 4:36 PM
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BASIL BOUQUETS & ALL-CLAD GIVEAWAYfor the love of the south
My bedroom window opens to a view of a small garden. Since we moved into our house in the dead of winter, I must admit I didn't think much of our neighbor's garden. But this past week, I found myself standing at the window each morning, watching our dear neighbor, Lilly, in her oversized straw hat and daisy print gardening gloves tending to the garden.
If you walk down the stone pathway lined with violets, hyacinths, and lilies, you will be greeted into the garden with the warm scent of honey coming from a fig tree. It's sprawling branches and leaves act as an umbrella. A sort of safe haven in the center of the garden. Past the fig tree is a raised bed dedicated to tomatoes: cherry and grape tomatoes, yellow pear-shaped ones, fat beefsteak and elongated Romas. The raised bed closest to the fence that divides our lots is filled, and I mean filled, with basil. That's it. Just basil. Our fence is covered with grapevines and tiny grape clusters, which remind me of baubles I used to find in my grandmother's jewelry box.
I caught Lilly's eye from my bedroom window, and we waved to each other. She pointed to the massive bed of basil and cupped her hands to her mouth, "I can't imagine a summer without basil, can you?" I shook my head and smiled in complete agreement.
The next morning, I opened my front door and found a lovely bouquet, not of freshly picked flowers, but of basil, and a note that read "… so you're prepared for the summer. –Lilly"
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Handkerchief Pasta with Basil Pesto
Serves 2
Note: You can make the basil pesto ahead of time and just stash it in the fridge to have on hand for a quick and easy meal. Also, the pasta can be made ahead. Once you have rolled out and cut the pasta, place the fresh pasta in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze. Once frozen, stack the frozen pasta in a gallon-sized freezer bag and stash away until you are ready to boil!
- 200g all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 large bunch of basil, leaves only
- ¾ cup olive oil
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving


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Athens News Agency: Daily News Bulletin in English, 09-12-28
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From: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>Monday, 28 December 2009 Issue No: 3383
[01] Gov't, parties express 'deep grief' over maritime tragedyThe Greek government and political parties have expressed grief over the loss of nine seamen, including three Greeks, in a Christmas Day fire aboard the Greek-owned bulk carrier "Aegean Wind" off the coast of Venezuela.
Economy, Competitiveness and Shipping minister Louka Katseli, in a message, expressed her "deep grief for the loss of our seamen, both Greek and foreign", and the government's "unconditional support to their families".
"For our seamen traveling all over the world, the family warmth and peace of these holy days is not a given. The tragic event on the Aegean Wind confirms that, even on Christmas Day, danger lurks," Katseli said, adding that the ministry's services were mobilised from the first moment upon learning of the incident.
She pledged that the causes and conditions of the tragedy would be investigated in depth, aimed at the taking of all measures deemed necessary to avert other such situations in the future.
Main opposition New Democracy (ND) press officer Panos Panagiotopoulos, speaking on behalf of ND leader Antonis Samaras and the entire party, expressed deep grief for the loss of the three Greek seamen and their six foreign colleagues in the fire on the Greek freighter off Venezuela.
"We express our condolences to their families, and to our country's big maritime family, over this tragic loss," he added.
The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) demanded a thorough investigation into the causes of the fire.
Expressing its sorrow and support for the families of the sailors killed, KKE was also critical of the government for statements that appeared to exonerate the owners Atlantic Bulk Carriers Management Ltd of responsibility before any investigation had been carried out.
The party stressed that it was unacceptable to "attribute the death of so many workers to bad luck, at a time when the number of employer crimes on land and at sea has radically increased."
The policy that served competitiveness and the profitability of capital had led, in addition to a reduction in wages and the rolling back of basic labour rights, to dangerous working conditions, the KKE said.
Popular Orthodox Rally (LAOS) party expressed "heartbreak" over the maritime tragedy, and its condolences to the families of the victims.
"We share in the grief of the Greek shipping family. We call on the State to closely monitor the investigation into the causes of the tragedy that led to the loss of so many human lives," LAOS added.
The Coalition of the Left, Movements and Ecology (SYN) party expressed its deep grief and condolences to the families of the seamen who perished in a Christmas Day fire aboard the "Aegean Wind" off Venezuela.
However, it added, beyond the grief and condolences, "we wish to put forward a question: Until when will our seamen be paying this blood toll, until when will the necessary measures that will reduce the chances of such accidents not be taken?"
"No material cost is above the human lives," SYN added.
[02] Ship fire toll reaches 9, bodies of all missing crew recoveredThe death toll from a fire that broke out on board the Greek-owned freighter "Aegean Wind" on Christmas Day as it was sailing off Venezuela reached nine over the weekend as the bodies of the last three missing seamen were recovered.
Six of nine merchant seamen reported missing after a fire on board the Greek bulk carrier "Aegean Wind", owned by Athens-based Atlantic Bulk Carriers Management Ltd., had been recovered dead by the Venezuelan coast guard early on Saturday.
The discovery of another missing Filipino crew man later on Boxing Day, in addition to the three Greek seamen and two Filipinos already found earlier, had brought the overall tally of dead to six, while rescuers on Saturday evening found and recovered the bodies of the last three members of the crew still missing.
Authorities have yet to discover what caused the fire, which began in the vessel's mess hall and quickly spread throughout the ship while it was sailing off the coast of Venezuela. The ship had a crew of 24, nine of them Greeks. It was laden with steel and had set off from Brazil heading for Houston, Texas.
The fire, which broke out as the vessel was sailing 33 kilomters off the Venezuelan island of La Blanquilla, was put out on Friday night and a Greek coast guard officer is heading to Venezuela to assist the return of the Greek seamen to Greece.
In addition to the nine casualties, five people sustained minor injuries, including two Greek crewmen and a Greek female trainee officer. They were taken to a nearby island for treatment.
[03] Christmas Day violations by Turkish warplanes reportedGreek military authorities on Friday, Christmas Day, reported that up to eight Turkish warplanes violated Athens FIR regulations after entering the region south of the eastern Aegean island of Limnos. At least two instances of violations of Greek airspace were also cited in the northern and central Aegean.
According to reports, Hellenic Air Force fighter planes were scrambled to identify and escort all of the intruding warplanes out of the Athens FIR.
The latest instance of Turkish military violations in the eastern Aegean on Christmas Day, a religious and national holiday for predominately Eastern Orthodox Greece, contravenes the so-called Papoulias-Yilmaz memorandum, which calls for the avoidance of military exercises during the peak summer tourism season and on major national and religious holidays in either nation.
[04] Samaras: Major party changesMain opposition New Democracy (ND) president Antonis Samaras was quoted in a published interview on Friday as emphasising his intent to radically change the party, speaking less than a month after he won a party leadership race to succeed former premier Costas Karamanlis.
"I have the responsibility to change what must be changed and to again unite this political formation, something you cannot achieve by observing 'sensitive balances', but only with bold initiatives," he was quoted as saying.
Among others, Samaras also said Karamanlis, the former ND leader and two-time prime minister, engaged in a "very courageous self-criticism in the end", while adding that the previous two ND governments have a positive record, as a whole.
Asked about the recently approved 2010 state budget, tabled this week by the ruling PASOK government, Samaras again referred to it as "insincere" and featuring a "bloated" budget deficit, while pointing to his promise for support of the government's efforts to reform the Greek economy, "if it changes direction and decides to take measures aimed at reform..."
In response to a recent statement by Prime Minister George Papandreou on a "distorted economic system that produces corruption", the Messinia prefecture MP and former minister emphasised that this "system" was not created by ND during its five-and-a-half-years in power.
"(ND) found it; it was inherited from PASOK," he said, underlining that today's main opposition party will be on the government's side when tackling the specter of corruption, "as opposed to PASOK, which was against the ND government in its reform efforts."
Finally, in reference to next year's local government elections and asked whether he believes current Athens Mayor Nikitas Kaklamanis has had a successful tenure, Samaras merely responded that the latter will be judged when he has completed his term.
Kaklamanis, who served in Costas Karamanlis' first cabinet as the health minister and was later easily elected as Athens mayor on a ND-affilated ticket, at one time belonged to the party, Political Spring, that Samaras established in the early 1990s.
The interview was published in the Athens weekly "Real News".
[05] Gov't on internal affairs bodyCitizen's Protection Minister Mihalis Chryssohoidis addressed an open letter to Amnesty International's Greek section this week as regards the establishment and operation of an internal affairs office to deal with incidents of alleged police misconduct and unlawful behaviour.
Chryssohoidis was responding to recommendations made by Amnesty International in letter on Dec. 1, 2009.
The minister reminded that no international treaty or contractual obligation undertaken by the country calls for the establishment of a special independent body to examine complaints against police. He also stressed that the reference, in the Amnesty International letter, to the European Court of Human Rights guidelines underlines the need to ensure institutional and hierarchical independence between the inspector and the inspected.
Chryssohoidis stated that the independence cited will be guaranteed by the fact that a special office will not be established within the law enforcement framework. Moreover, its personnel will be civilians and distinguished members of the judiciary.
Chryssohoidis thanked the group and all collective agencies or private citizens for their contribution to the dialogue held on the specific issue.
[06] Christmas carols for the political leadershipChildren from the "Smile of a Child" organization for missing and exploited children and members of the Karpathos island association "Dimitra" sang Christmas carols for Prime Minister George Papandreou at the Maximos Mansion government headquarters on Thursday, Christmas Eve.
The choirs of the SOS Children's Village and the Greek Scouts sang Christmas carols for main opposition New Democracy (ND) party leader Antonis Samaras at the ND party main offices in Athens.
The Christmas carols for Communist Party of Greece (KKE) General Secretary Aleka Papariga were sung by the members of the coordinating committee of STAGE programme workers.
Kastelorizo island cultural association members sang Christmas carols, while Christmas songs and dances were performed by a Cretan association for Popular Orthodox Rally (LAOS) leader George Karatzaferis.
Members of the Pontian Greek Federation and the choir of the Pan-Epirotic Federation sang Christmas carols for Radical Left Coalition (SYRIZA) Parliamentary Group President Alexis Tsipras.
[07] Concern for PatriarchNEW YORK (ANA-MPA - P. Panagiotou)
Archbishop of America Demetrios has sent letters to U.S. President Barack Obama and top U.S. officials, expressing concern about the safety of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in Istanbul and seeking their assistance in his protection.
The letters were sent before Christmas Day and addressed to Obama, U.S. Vice President Jo Biden, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Speaker of the U.S. Congress Nancy Pelosi and the leader of the Democrats in the Senate Harry Reid.
The letter also asks them to help secure the rights of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Istanbul to continue operating and carrying out its mission.
Archbishop Demetrios wrote the letters in the wake of incensed reactions from Turkish officials and some Turkish media to statements made by Bartholomew in an interview with CBS, during which the Patriarch complained that his treatment by Turkish authorities often left him feeling "crucified" and "like a second-class citizen".
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[08] Economy minister sees economic upturn by springDuring a visit on Thursday to Ermou Street, the main shopping highstreet in central Athens, Economy, Competitiveness and Shipping Minister Louka Katseli appeared confident that the Greek economy would soon begin to show signs of recovery in 2010, after a slow start in the early months of the year.
"The market will be boosted by the liquidity measures that we have proposed and which go to Parliament in January. I look to much better days in the spring of 2010," the minister stressed, urging businesses to take an optimistic view of the new year.
"There is no doubt that the first months of 2010, especially, will continue to be difficult. We are in a recession and economic activity is slowed but for this reason we are mobilising the tools that we have: the Public Investment programme, smaller and larger projects, paying off public-sector debts and keeping prices low to support consumers and their purchasing power," she said.
During her visit, the minister was accompanied by the general secretary for trade Stefanos Komninos. They spoke with business owners, who mostly expressed agreement with proposals for linking the tax-free allowance with receipts for goods and services, protection of borrowers and boosting market liquidity.
In terms of consumer traffic, they said that they now pinned their hopes for a revival on the January sales.
[09] Trade balance deficit down 46.7pct in OctoberGreece's trade balance deficit fell by 46.7 percent in October 2009 to 1,910.7 million euros from 3,582.2 million euros in October 2008, according to provisional figures released on Thursday by the national statistics service ESYE.
The decline of the trade balance deficit resulted from a 39.8 percent drop in imports-arrivals and a 25.3 percent drop in exports-dispatches.
The trade balance deficit for the 10-month period January-October 2009 also dropped by 43.3 percent to 20,562.6 million euros from 36,288.7 million euros in the corresponding period of 2008.
[10] Shareholders approve merger of Marfin Popular and Marfin EgnatiaShareholders of Cyprus-based Marfin Popular Bank Public Co Ltd have approved a cross-border merger with the bank's Greek-based subsidiary Marfin Egnatia Bank, which is to be absorbed by Marfin Popular Bank, during an extraordinary general meeting held in Nicosia on Wednesday.
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[11] Police catch mystery jeep shooterPolice on Sunday reported the arrest of a man they suspect is the mysterious shooter in the dark-coloured jeep, who fired on three unrelated and unsuspecting passers-by in Athens and Piraeus over the past week, seriously injuring two of them.
The suspect is a 31-year-old Greek working as a taxi driver, who is being held by police and will be led before a public prosecutor on Monday. He has denied the charges against him.
He was caught at a police road block driving a dark khaki jeep that contained 9mm pistol shells. A ballistics investigation showed that the shells came from the same gun used to shoot at the unlucky victims of the mystery shooter.
Police also found a 9mm pistol that still has to be identified as that used in the shootings through forensics tests.
Of the shooter's three victims, a man and a woman are seriously injured, while a third man sustained lighter injuries.
Announcements regarding the man's arrest will be made on Monday by Attica Security police.
[12] Thessaloniki taxi drivers on strike over colleague's murderTaxi drivers in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki were on strike until 14:00 on Saturday, in protest over the murder of a fellow taxi-driver in the region of Pylaia on Christmas Day.
The 32-year-old victim was found dead in his vehicle on Friday with six stab wounds to the neck and was buried on Saturday. Police say that robbery did not appear to be a motive for the killing, since the unlucky victim had money on him when he was found.
This is the second murder of a taxi driver in the city this month.
[13] Three patrol cars in pile-up during chase of 'stolen' vehicle�wo policemen were lightly injured in a pile-up involving three police patrol cars at dawn on Thursday as they were chasing a private car on the Athens-Lamia national highway near the intersection for Piraeus.
The driver of the car, who was arrested shortly afterwards, was being held at the Nea Philadelphia police station.
A police investigation revealed that the man had reported his car as stolen, and that was the reason why he did not stop for a routine check by police.
[14] Evosmos incident suspect released with restrictionsA 19-year-old charged with vandalism, weapons possession and the construction and possession of explosives was released with restrictions on Thursday, and will be spending Christmas at home after appearing before an examining magistrate in Thessaloniki.
He had been arrested in the district of Evosmos in the early hours of Tuesday morning when, along with a number of unidentified individuals that escaped arrest, he allegedly attempted to attack the offices of ARIS FC fans. The group fled the scene after they were spotted by local residents and caused damage to a total of nine private vehicles parked in the area as they left.
Police found and seized homemade fire bombs, gas canisters and axes abandoned in the area by the assailants.
[15] Mammoth reconstructed in Oreokastro, ThessalonikiVisitors to the Museum of Mammoths that opened recently in the district of Oreokastro in Thessaloniki can see a reconstructed mammoth from 9-million-year-old fossilized bones, tusks and skull combined with artificial parts.
The museum is the only one in the entire Balkan region that has on display fossilized remains of mammoths, the gigantic animals that lived in the Ice Age.
A Dinosaurs' Park was also inaugurated in Oreokastro a few years ago based on an idea by Vassilis Michailidis, who is also the creator of the Mammoths Museum.
[16] Priceless icons, artifacts stolen from church in IoanninaMore than 50 icons and other priceless religious artifacts dating to the 15th and 16th centuries were stolen from a church in Zagorochoria, Ioannina, including the relics of Saints Panteleimonas and Haralambos.
The theft was discovered by the local priest and parishioners when they arrived at the Church of the Virgin (Panaghia) in the village of Koukouli for the Christmas service.
The burglars broke into the Church from a small window after cutting its iron frame.
According to an initial inventory, the burglars made away with more than 50 icons, several gospels, exapteriga (six-winged liturgical ripidia), chalices, relics of Saints Panteleimonas and Haralambos, and several other sacred vessels, all of great value dated to the time of the church's construction between the 15th and 16th century.
Several years earlier, burglars had stolen the church's priceless Epitaphios (carved bier of Jesus Christ carried throughout the community in a funerary procession on Good Friday).
Police have launched a manhunt for the thieves.
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Military medical professionals who made the ultimate sacrifice in the last decade of war were the best the nation had to offer for their selflessness in the name of freedom, the Pentagon's top health care official said here today.
In keynote remarks at the fifth remembrance ceremony held at Arlington National Cemetery dedicated to fallen U.S. medical personnel laid to rest there, Dr. Jonathan Woodson, assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, thanked the families and friends of the fallen for their sacrifices.
"Friends and families, I thank you for your sacrifice and suffering you've endured over the years," he said. "Their acts of heroism in life and death [are] beyond measure."
Today's ceremony, conducted at the cemetery's old amphitheater, honored more than 300 fallen military medical personnel who served during Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn. They were doctors, nurses, Army medics and Navy corpsmen among others, Woodson said.
They chose to serve and were willing to give that last full measure of devotion for their fellow service members, Woodson said.
"They willingly put themselves in harm's way when it mattered the most," he added.
Woodson noted the ceremony was not rooted in grief alone.
"Together today, we rededicate ourselves to the work that your loved one so nobly advanced," he said.
The willingness to help others showed through in the events surrounding the April 15 Boston Marathon bombings, Woodson said, pointing out that numerous first responders were current and former military medical personnel who used their life-saving military skills to help the injured.
"When [the injured] came to the hospitals, they encountered doctors, nurses and medics who brought those skills home with them from the battlefield," Woodson said. "And I know the spirit of your love was there with them. From Iraq to Afghanistan to Boston, the long arc of dedicated military medical professionals remains a force of unequaled good in the world."
Woodson said the sacrifices of military medical professionals and their families will never be forgotten.
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It was a perfect, breezy spring evening, so breezy that students at times had to cling to their caps, which glinted with bronze tones thanks to a perfect sunset. The band played "Pomp and Circumstance," fighting to be heard over the cicadas. Graduates marched across a high school track, girls' high heels slowly sinking into the turf as they stepped toward the end zone. Young men wore too much cologne. Speeches were given, diplomas handed out, yelps came from the stands against strict orders from the principal. Finally, caps were thrown skyward.
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It's like living long ago in a galaxy far away...
As part of a continuing service to sci-fi geeks like me everywhere, I give you more post-Katrina sci-fi similarities.
EPISODE III: "The Backroads Warrior!"
*We see strange vehicles everywhere*
In the first few days after the storm, driving into Waveland involved repeating scenes out of "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," with barricades, checkpoints and helicopters buzzing constantly overhead. Troops with machine guns and barbed wire stopped everyone, and we felt like we should have a cage full of canaries on the seat next to us. Over the subsequent months we have seen military vehicles of every description (except tanks, I think), as well as backhoes, bulldozers, Bobcats (the machine, not the animal), buses, end loaders, tractors, trucks, vans, troop transports, and biodiesel hippy-mobiles, not to even get started on the omnipresent FEMA trailers. The whole place begins to feel like a space port in any busy galaxy.