Toomey Deserves Re-election

Toomey Deserves Re-election
Pat Toomey deserves your support.

Toomey Deserves Re-election — Some are wondering why Sen. Pat Toomey deserves their votes this Nov. 8 in his re-election bid. This article from May 31, 2013 should be all the reason one needs.

By the way, he basically saved Sarah Murnaghan’s life along with the lives of other children subject to the whims of unfeeling bureaucrats of the type with which his opponent associates.

Here is the 2013 article republished.

Sen. Pat Toomey has taken on the uncaring federal health care establishment in an attempt to  to save the life of a 10-year-old Newtown Square girl.

He notes that Sarah Murnaghan may have just weeks to live. Sarah has cystic fibrosis and needs a lung transplant. She is fighting for her life at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

“Pediatric organ donors are in short supply and the likelihood of Sarah receiving a pediatric lung in time is virtually non-existent,” Toomey said.

This is due, in part, because the decision is being made based on a waiting list rather than medical necessity.

Toomey notes that a federal mandate that allocation policies be based on medical necessity only applies to patients over the age of 12.

Sen. Toomey is asking the Department of Health Human Services for intervention.

“I have asked Secretary Sebelius to do everything she can to assist Sarah and I hope and pray that red tape doesn’t get in the way of helping her. I understand we need rules to prioritize organ transplants, but the fact that Sarah is 10 and not 12 shouldn’t be a reason to deny her a chance at life,” he said.

Toomey is also promoting this petition to save Sarah created by her family.

Toomey Deserves Re-election

William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 9-30-16

Most people -- about 70 percent -- survive a cobra bite. The flip side is that 30 percent don't.Most people — about 70 percent — survive a cobra bite. The flip side is that 30 percent don’t.

Think of it like a bowl of Skittles were three out of every 10 would kill you.

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Pennsylvania Spends, Gets Bad Roads

Pennsylvania Spends, Gets Bad Roads

By Leo Knepper

Lowman Henry, last week, discussed the slow-motion fiscal train wreck that the Pennsylvania Turnpike faces. At the end of August, we noted that Montgomery County Commissioner Joe Gale was pushing back against his colleagues who were trying to enact a new tax on County drivers. In both instances, readers noted that it was only natural for Pennsylvania to spend so much on road work due to the volume of roadways the state maintained.

It is reasonable to argue that there is a direct relationship between the miles of road and the funds required to maintain those same roads. However, that argument ignores the issue of whether or not the money is spent efficiently. In the case of the Turnpike, some of the funds it sends to PennDOT are used to subsidize mass transit, which are some of the most inefficiently operated systems in the state. Furthermore, people should pay for the services they use. If someone uses mass transit, the ticket price should cover the cost. Likewise, tolls from the Turnpike should fund the Turnpike.

Returning to the original issue of whether or not the taxes being collected to spend on roadwork are being spent efficiently by PennDOT, one way to determine the answer to this question is to look at spending on a per mile basis. According to the Reason Foundation’s Annual Highway Report, Pennsylvania spends more per mile than 27 other states, $160,477. Regarding overall efficiency, the Report calculated that Pennsylvania’s overall rank was 39th when road conditions and other measures were taken into account.

Taxpayers and drivers shouldn’t expect an improvement in Pennsylvania’s standing next year. The Report relied on 2013 data, meaning it was before the gas tax increase enacted by Governor Corbett. As we noted in 2013, the General Assembly’s failure to reform how transportation dollars were spent would result in even more waste. We fully expect that prediction to be born out in the future.

Mr. Knepper is executive director of Citizens Alliance of Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Spends, Gets Bad Roads

Pennsylvania Spends, Gets Bad Roads

William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 9-29-16

It was not until 681 A.D. when the Damnatio ad bestias — the practice of sentencing prisoners to be eaten alive by animals in an arena — was banned in Rome.

William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 9-29-16 Damnatio ad bestias

Curt Weldon Boosts Ukraine Conference

Curt Weldon Boosts Ukraine Conference  — Former Congressman Curt Weldon has sent us a note regarding a conference concerning the Ukraine, noon, Oct. 6 at Manor College in Jenkintown.

It’s free but RSVPs are requested and can be made here.

A lunch afterwards is $20.

Curt Weldon Boosts Ukraine Conference Topics are foreign policy and humanitarian efforts. Speakers include U.S. Congressman Michael Fitzpatrick, U.S. Congressman Brendan Boyle, Dr. Larissa Kyj,  former ambassador Roman Popadiuk, former Ukraine ambassador Yuriy Sergeyev, and Walter Zaryckyj, who is executive director of U.S./Ukraine relations.

Curt is not among the speakers listed.

Information can be found here.

Curt Weldon Boosts Ukraine Conference

 

 

Uber Banned Again Now That Dems Are Gone

Uber Banned Again Now That Dems Are Gone — An agreement reached, July 7, between the Philadelphia Parking Authority, which oversees limos and taxis in the city, and transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft, ends tomorrow, Sept. 30, once again making the popular services illegal in the city.

Note that they will only be illegal in Philly. Everywhere else in the state they are fine.

The agreement was made to facilitate transportation matters during the Democratic National Convention, July 25-28.

And this leads one to the obvious question: If it made things better then why won’t it make things better after tomorrow?

Uber Banned Again Now That Dems Are GoneThe answer one fears is that it doesn’t make things better for the small-time cronies who rule Philadelphia but these small-time cronies had to defer to the big-time cronies back in July.

The Democratic Party is a criminal organization. The world would be better if it died.

 Uber Banned Again Now That Dems Are Gone

Villanova Cowardly Cancels Milo Visit

Villanova Cowardly Cancels Milo Visit — Milo Yiannopoulos, the gay British conservative who might be the funniest guy on the entire internet, was to come to Delaware County, Nov. 15, at the invitation of the Villanova College Republicans.

But that’s not going to happen now. The progressives at the school who have long held the principle of “speech for me but not for thee” went on a passive-aggressive social media whisper campaign. They accused Yiannopoulos of racism, bigotry, and misogyny. This caused the school’s large, well-indoctrinated special snowflake contingent to become frightened. This allowed the school administration, whether through cowardice, progressive collusion or a combination, to squelch the talk.

Villanova Cowardly Cancels Milo VisitHave you ever noticed how when a progressive accuses one of racism, bigotry, or misogyny the specifics are left out?

Frankly, I think the special snowflake objections to Yiannopoulos show severe homophobia. Sensitivity training is warranted.

Villanova Cowardly Cancels Milo Visit

 

William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 9-28-16

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William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 9-28-16 oldest music scores

 

Joe Peters Backs Shapiro

Joe Peters Backs Shapiro
Josh Shapiro, puppet master of hacks.

Joe Peters Backs Shapiro — Joe Peters, who we like and backed as attorney general candidate back in April, has said he will vote for Democrat Josh Shapiro on Nov. 8 rather than State Sen. John Rafferty (R-44) who beat him for the Republican nomination.

We see his point but vehemently disagree. In a race between a hack and his puppet master, the hack will always do less damage in office.

Rafferty is a hack.  Shapiro is the guy who pulls the strings.

Make it easy this year. Just hit the R button.

Joe Peters Backs Shapiro

 

Police Pick Patti Rodgers Morrisette

Police Pick Patti Rodgers Morrisette
Patti Rodgers Morrisette is the police pick.

Police Pick Patti Rodgers Morrisette — Patti Rodgers Morrisette has earned the support of District Attorney Jack Whelan and the Delaware County Fraternal Order of Police in her campaign for State Representative in Pennsylvania’s 161st Legislative District.

“I have known Patti for many years and know how active she is in our local community,” said Delaware County District Attorney Jack Whelan. “I know she will stand up for local residents on public safety issues and will be a strong ally in the battle against the heroin and opioid epidemic that is plaguing local communities. Patti will champion issues important to Delaware County law enforcement in Harrisburg.”

Rodgers Morrisette’s opponent, Democrat incumbent Rep. Leanne Krueger-Braneky, was the only member of the Delaware County delegation – and one of just 20 members in the legislature – to oppose HB 222, legislation that would block individuals with drug felony distribution convictions from receiving public assistance. During the budget impasse last year, she also voted against legislation that sought to restore funding for vital human services and rape victims that were line-item vetoed by the Governor.

Whelan noted that these and other votes by Rep. Krueger-Braneky, who won by a narrow 500 vote margin with two Republican candidates on the ballot in last year’s special election, show that she is out of touch with the residents of the district. “Patti will put public safety ahead of partisan politics and provide real leadership in the legislature,” said Whelan.

“Patti Rodgers Morrisette has demonstrated a strong allegiance to, and support for, the law enforcement community, police officers and their families in both her personal life and career,” said Joe Fitzgerald, President of the Delaware County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 27.

“I have the utmost respect for our law enforcement officers and the work they do every day to keep our families and community safe,” said Mrs. Rodgers Morrisette. “Their jobs have become even more difficult with the targeted attacks on police officers this year in Dallas, Baton Rouge, and even in Philadelphia earlier this month. I stand with our men and women in blue and am proud to have their support.”

Mrs. Rodgers Morrisette noted she has a good relationship with District Attorney Jack Whelan and will work closely with him on legislative issues in Harrisburg. “I look forward to working with District Attorney Whelan to enact laws that will enhance public safety, improve efforts to get criminals off the streets, and help address the opioid epidemic,” said Mrs. Rodgers Morrisette.

Mrs. Rodgers Morrisette is a business professional and lifelong resident of Delaware County. Her professional experience includes working as a top producing Realtor for the past 14 years, as an executive assistant at Raytheon, and work in the investment field for Delaware Management and Lincoln Investment Planning. She has a long record of involvement in her local community as a Eucharistic Minister at St. John Chrysostom Church, a youth softball coach, and helping raise funds for her local school, as well as for children who are chronically or terminally ill. She  serves as member of both the Delaware County Women’s Commission and the advisory board for the County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA).

She grew up in Ridley and attended Ridley High School. She and her husband Butch, an information technology manager, have lived in the Swarthmorewood section of Ridley Township for the past 20 years and have two children, Jacqueline and Peter.

Police Pick Patti Rodgers Morrisette