Lamont wins Ned Lamont is the Democratic nominee for Senate in Connecticut and incumbent Joe Lieberman is off running as an independent. I was surprised at the lack of TV coverage last night. Given how this race had played out on the internet, I expected the MSM to give it more coverage. As it turned … Continue reading Quick hits
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ThanksUSA.org
Extreme Mortman has alerted us to a non-partisan charity that is designed to help families of the troops. ThanksUSA.org is giving educational assistance, via scholarships, to the families: "ThanksUSA" stands for Treasure Hunt Aiding Needs of Kids (and spouses) of those Serving the United States of America. It began in August 2005, when two schoolgirls … Continue reading ThanksUSA.org
Illegal tax paid, but no refund coming?
The government has decided to refund a tax which has been collected illegally on long distance telephone service. The 3% tax had been collected by phone service providers without Congressional authorization. The government says taxpayers can get back the last three years of the excise tax payments by asking for the money on their 2006 … Continue reading Illegal tax paid, but no refund coming?
Mixing God and Government in America
Betsy Wright Rhodes completed her four-part series covering the above with her column last Saturday entitled "Middle East headlines teach us a tragic lesson." Why should there be a high wall of separation between religion and government? For the answer, simply turn your sights to the Middle East. Nowhere at present is there a better … Continue reading Mixing God and Government in America
IRS: World economy helps rich cheat
IRS Commissioner Mark Everson told senators Tuesday that a trend toward a world economy helps wealthy taxpayers hide money in complicated transactions offshore, virtually invisible to tax agents. (link) When I went to work for the IRS in 1980, the top tax bracket was 70% and capital gains were taxed at 28%. Today, we have … Continue reading IRS: World economy helps rich cheat
“We just want to serve our country”
So said Roxie Hovan, one of four panelists at yesterday's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" forum sponsored by the Military Equality Alliance. This thought was echoed by the other participants, each who had served in the various branches of the military. Hovan, who served nine years in the Navy, comes from an extremely patriotic Alabama family, … Continue reading “We just want to serve our country”
Report: Drake’s Coffee with the Candidate
I accompanied a friend this morning to 2nd Congressional District Congresswoman Thelma Drake's Coffee with the Candidate. We arrived just about the same time as Drake so I had a chance to introduce the two of them before we headed into the room. My friend had previously announced that she was voting for Drake. Since … Continue reading Report: Drake’s Coffee with the Candidate
Ann Coulter quickie
In keeping with those Ditzy Dems and their "Ann Coulter logic," here is one that came to me today: 1. Israel allows gays to serve openly in the military. 2. The US supports Israel Therefore, the US supports gays serving openly in the military.
Drake: Coffee with the candidate
I just got back from Thelma Drake's Coffee with the Candidate that was held at Janaf Library. This was just one in a series that she has been holding around the 2nd Congressional District, with several more to come. There were more people there than I would have expected, perhaps due to the latest Drake … Continue reading Drake: Coffee with the candidate
DADT Town Hall meeting Saturday in Norfolk
This Saturday, July 29, the Military Equality Alliance will host a town hall meeting on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." This policy is has been in effect in the military for 13 years. The MEA is a relatively new organization dedicated to the repeal of DADT. Using Census data, The Urban Institute estimated in 2004 that … Continue reading DADT Town Hall meeting Saturday in Norfolk
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