tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:26:41 +0000This blog is intended to be a venue for the opinions of the voters in Cecil County, Maryland. It is open to all parties. Do you have gripe about local government or maybe even something positive to say. This is the place to be heard. If you want to contribute as an author, please email Tim@timzane.com.http://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Tim Zane)Blogger164125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-4560476338759435585Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:48:00 +00002009-11-11T08:48:57.305-05:00                         AARP and some members of the AMA are nothing more than legal prostitutes.     How can AARP justify its claim to represent the interests of senior citizens by advocating passage of health care legislation, before the Congress? Cutting between $400 and $500 billion dollars from Medicare while 30 million baby boomers will be added to the program, can not be justified.http://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/fw-legal-prostitution.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joel)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-3359518733236819863Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:54:00 +00002009-11-11T06:07:22.308-05:00> Statement of Senate Minority Leader Allan Kittleman> Maryland State Senate>> Our neighboring state of Virginia offers a stark contrast to Maryland in > its> criminal justice policy that provides for swift punishment of those who> commit the most heinous crimes.>> No one relishes the finality of a death sentence. However, many> representatives of Maryland's police agencies, corrections officershttp://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/death-penalty-for-maryland-murders.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-4333176063421789076Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:44:00 +00002009-11-08T08:08:59.906-05:00This is an excerpt from a piece writen by, H. Michael Sweeney, Titled, Twenty five ways to suppress truth: The rules of disinformation. It describes what, in my opinion, is the tactic being used by the Obama administration and its supporters. .     A rational person participating as one interested in the truth will evaluate that chain of evidence and conclude either that the http://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/debating-those-dedicated-to-silencing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-4671544019824736513Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:25:00 +00002009-11-07T15:30:16.200-05:00     Section 8, article 1, commonly referred to as the"WELFARE CLAUSE" and article 3 , commonly referred to as the "COMMERCE CLAUSE" are used to project Washington's power over the States. In order to determine if this is abuse or following the powers granted by the constitution, one should examine Amendments IX and X to determine the intent of the framers.   Amendment IX - The enumeration http://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/fw-abuse-or-follow-constitution.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-1430192189806734797Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:24:00 +00002009-11-07T15:30:14.470-05:00          Other than establishing it, Article III of the U. S. Constitution, spells out neither the most vital specific duties, powers nor organization of the Supreme Court.   "the judicial power of the United States, shall be vested in one Supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress from time to time ordain and establish."  (it goes on to enumerate many things,but is silenthttp://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/fw-supreme-court.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-621149561934579786Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:21:00 +00002009-11-07T15:30:13.031-05:00      Warren Buffet has told us something important, but are we listening? Buffet made a $5 billion dollar investment in Goldman Sachs.  Why would this brilliant investor and financial advisor to Obama, make this huge investment? He has often said, he only invests in companies he understands. I think the answer can be found by looking at Goldman alumni, serving in government.       First thehttp://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/fw-who-has-been-running-u-s-economy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-5065513925594377564Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:58:00 +00002009-11-07T09:01:13.725-05:00   Please don't let Kratovil fool you on health care reform. He shows absolutely no knowledge of what the legislation is all about. As he piously objects to the cost, he chooses to ignore all the other aspects that will destroy whatever care is now available. Panels that will decide if the care is cost justified. Nothing to prevent doctors being forced out of practice. No effort to provide http://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/kratovil-and-health-care.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-8762014693732542633Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:03:00 +00002009-11-06T14:08:20.058-05:00              "MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL" -------------"MONEY IS THE MOTHERS MILK OF POLITICS"     Two sayings that are linked together to the detriment of our country. I am NOT attacking capitalism, I am attacking a political system that is for sale to the highest bidder. Campaign contributions are only one concern. Money flows to our elected officials through speaking fees, Jobs for http://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/fw-america-under-siege.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-588277299988120869Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:56:00 +00002009-11-06T14:08:17.657-05:00        James Madison, the father of our constitution, explained, "The powers delegated by the proposed constitution to the federal government are few and defined. Those which are to remain in the State governments are numerous and indefinite."        The founding fathers had a misguided belief that members of congress would go to the Senate and the House to represent the State and the http://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/fw-tyranny-of-congress.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-4801201889965211239Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:26:00 +00002009-11-06T11:31:26.900-05:00Delegate JenningsVeterans DayDear Editor: It is that time of the year. American families are preparing to celebrate their family traditions and homecomings on Thanksgiving as well as begin their early holiday shopping. Yet, amid the enjoyment of these festive times and memorable moments with our family and friends, we must never allow ourselves to forget. For each holiday we celebrate, for every anniversary we rememberhttp://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/by-dawns-early-light-we-shall-remember.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim Zane)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-3384008997371225800Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:45:00 +00002009-11-06T05:48:25.962-05:00        Homeowners Take Heed!!! The proposed "Cap & Tax" bill has provisions which will make the government a "partner" in your house; please read and let your friends know. You can thank all of your friends (and enemies) http://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/must-read-hr2454.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joel)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-4880946549618911410Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:49:00 +00002009-11-05T15:49:53.543-05:00The Salisbury News is reporting someone in Kratovli's office says he will vote NO on the health care bill. This is unconfirmed at this time, but it could be a result of the large protest group at the Capital today.  http://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/kratovil-to-vote-no-on-health-care.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-8700781859614767589Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:07:00 +00002009-11-05T15:07:47.179-05:00            If you have a week or two with nothing to do, you can Google HR 3962 and download all 1990 pages. At $900 billion dollars it amounts to roughly $2.4 million a word. Interestingly the word "DOCTOR" does not appear in a health care bill.     Not including the table of contents, the word, "ABORTION"  appears 23 times. The term "DEATH PANEL" did not make it into the bill, but the http://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/fw-hr-3962-affordable-health-care-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-3038080194191852151Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:34:00 +00002009-11-05T14:35:45.815-05:00      Do you get a warm and tingly feeling up and down your leg, when you see Obama?  Does the sound of Obama's voice send you into ecstasy? Do you feel you were a sinner under Bush, but now you are saved? If your answer was yes to any of the questions, I am sorry to say, you are an Obamaholic.    The first step in curing yourself, of this terrible sickness, is to admit you are dependent onhttp://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/fw-are-you-obamaholic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-4020110116682376108Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:06:00 +00002009-11-05T08:07:51.118-05:00Congressman KratovilHealth CareIt was announced in the Cecil Whig online edition that Congressman Kratovil can not attend the Democrat club meeting tonight as scheduled. I believe that this is more of a case that he will not attend tonight’s meeting. The house will be voting on their Health Care bill on Saturday and I think that the Congressman does not want to hear from his constituents about their opinion of this bill. The http://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/congressman-kratovil-and-healthcare.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim Zane)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-2178566984550082240Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:11:00 +00002009-10-07T10:17:42.003-04:00Reform, not overreach Changes such as market-based 'exchanges' can improve our health system without upending it By Andy Harris October 6, 2009 If there is any message that has come from this summer's town hall meetings throughout the country, it is that the American public is unhappy with how health care reform is being approached by Congress. As the only physician in the Maryland Senate, I http://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/baltimore-sun-reform-not-overreach.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim Zane)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-2962725583340126222Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:03:00 +00002009-09-18T11:12:48.702-04:00ACORNGovernor O'MalleySeptember 17, 2009Governor Martin O'MalleyState HouseAnnapolis, MD 21401Dear Governor O'MalleyThe members of the Senate Republican Caucus have been troubled by the national scandal exposed over the past week about actions of ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform) staff members who offered advice on undertaking criminal activity and defrauding federal and state governments. The http://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/senator-minority-leaders-letter-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim Zane)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-2534424163619736895Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:04:00 +00002009-09-10T16:07:28.022-04:00CCPSMcCoolAs I knew would happen (or at least I hoped)! Geof McCool's accuser has recanted his story and Geof will be reinstated effective immediately. Wonder if this will get the same coverage as the accusation did? Doubtful!THE TRUTH HAS SET HIM FREE!http://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/geof-mccool-innocent-child-recants.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Truth)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-8566927014128164497Sun, 06 Sep 2009 09:21:00 +00002009-09-06T05:27:30.489-04:00Art HeltonThe Dagger is reporting that Art Helton has dropped out the 2010 State Senate race due to health concerns. I am sorry about his health and wish a speedy recovery but I am not sorry to see him out of the race. I remember the 2002 race, a lot of issues there.http://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/art-helton-drops-out.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim Zane)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-1243281532110321448Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:14:00 +00002009-09-03T13:19:04.124-04:00CCPSMcCoolI just read the Whig's article about NEMS Social Studies teacher-extraordinairre Geof McCool and the allegations levelled against him. I know that these things happen and I know that I could be very wrong about him. However, I've known him as a teacher to my children and have found him to be one of the best! IF he did this...I will be the first to come out and condemn his actions. However, http://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/support-geof-mccool-unless-he-is-proven.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Truth)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-2632606015252425364Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:45:00 +00002009-08-21T03:46:22.626-04:00Thursday, August 20, 2009 (Perryville, MD) Committing to never raise taxes, to fight to reduce crime and to work for open government, retired police officer and Cecil County resident Michael Dawson filed today the required forms for his run for Cecil County Commissioner in District 4. Michael has dedicated his life to public safety while serving for 13 years as a Prince George’s County http://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/michael-dawson-files-for-cecil-county.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim Zane)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-4051136912519373730Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:04:00 +00002009-08-05T18:05:36.888-04:00Congressman KratovilI wanted to let you know of an opportunity to meet with U.S. Congressman Frank Kratovil. He will be in Cecil County at two different forums tomorrow afternoon. The first one is at 2:00 p.m. at the Cecil County Agricultural Forum at the Calvert Grange Hall, located at 2357 Telegraph Rd (Route 273) in Rising Sun - the second forum is is at 4:30 p.m. at the North East Library, located at 106http://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/congressman-kratovil-in-cecil-county.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim Zane)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-7752882095132763886Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:35:00 +00002009-07-31T07:36:41.980-04:00Congressman KratovilRepresentative Frank Kratovil, representing Maryland’s 1st Congressional District is finally waking up from the daze he has been in since January, or so it seems. I received a form letter from him that declared that he would make sure to read and understand the entire health care bill that is currently on the floor of the House before he votes. It is interesting to me that he has embraced this http://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2009/07/mcgrady-kratovil-is-finally-waking-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim Zane)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-3213395322911887037Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:10:00 +00002009-07-28T07:12:34.850-04:00Congressman KratovilHello Patriots!The Tea Party movement is taking to the streets against MD Representative Kratovil! A self-defined "conservative democrat," Kratovil voted for Cap and Trade (without reading it), for the "Stimulus" package (without reading it).Let’s show him that we are not going to sit by while he votes to destroy our children’s future with higher taxes and more government programs! Join us in a http://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2009/07/mcgrady-kratovil-voted-for-cap-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim Zane)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-1345595344100113533Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:21:00 +00002009-07-04T06:34:16.343-04:00FreedomsHappy Independence Day to all. We are all fortunate to live in this great country and to be able to enjoy our freedoms. One of the best things about this country of ours is how we settle our differences. We do it by voting, whether it is in November, on the Senate floor, in the court house, etc. For the most part, we settle our differences in a civilize manner. Not everyone is so lucky in this http://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2009/07/happy-4th-of-july.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim Zane)0