Day: May 24, 2012

Well, I Certainly Never Expected This One

I just got this in my inbox from Bill Clinton. I’m certain it is from him because the address is Bill Clinton <info@BarackObama.Com>

I mean, why would info send me anything?

All I can say is that I’m sincerely flattered Mr. X-President.
Bill —
I’ve been in President Obama’s shoes before — less than six months to go before an election to let you finish what you started. It was tough enough back then, but this election is going to be tougher.
We’re facing a tidal wave of anonymous, unlimited spending. The other side has pledged to throw more than 1 billion dollars into tearing down our president.
It’s unprecedented.
Fortunately, so is the grassroots organization you’re building.
Pitch in what you can today to strengthen the campaign — and you’ll be automatically entered to join me and President Obama in New York City, with the campaign covering airfare and accommodations.
If our opponent succeeds, so much of what we’ve fought so hard for will be rolled back. Health care reform — which many presidents, including me, tried to pass and couldn’t — will be gone. Same goes for the opportunity for millions more Americans to afford to go to college, and a growing economy that works for middle-class families.
Our opponent is actually advertising a more extreme version of the policies that got us in trouble in the first place: policies that will leave us with more debt, weaker regulations on risky investments, and fewer jobs.
All of that’s at stake between now and November, but here’s why I’m feeling good about our chances: I know people like you have the President’s back.
And I can’t wait to meet you. I hope you’ll give it a shot:
Thanks, and good luck,

Philly Music Of The Day

The word “hippie” is usually thought to be a California invention but The Orlons were having them meet on South Street in their song with that name that reached number 3 in 1963. Some transcribe the lyrics as hippest but, really, listen to the song.

Fellow Philadelphians The Dovells also had a number 3 hit that year with “You Can’t Sit Down” which also refers to South Street and features the lyrics transcribed as “hip beat with the back beat” which some hear as “hippie with the back beat”.
Anyway, here is South Street.

Bill Would Cut Tax $ To Abortionists In Pa.

State Representative Daryl Metcalfe (R-12), yesterday, May 23, introduced a bill that would prohibit Planned Parenthood and all other abortion-on-demand providers from receiving taxpayer funding.

Also supporting the Whole Woman’s Health Funding Priority Act are Representatives Kathy Rapp (R-65); Ryan Aument (R-41), Bryan Cutler (R-100) and Gordon Denlinger (R-88). 

Hopefully, some of the more go-along-to-get-along types who claim to be pro life join them. The Republicans hold the majority in the state Senate and the House, along with the governor’s office so this should be a no-brainer. Given Harrisburg and money and favors, no-brainer does not mean done deal.

And for those out there who feel uncomfortable about “social issues” don’t think of cutting government spending as a “social issue”.
 
If we can’t defund the dubious services provided by Planned Parenthood — the benefits of which cannot be socially substantiated — what can we defund? 
Bill Would Cut Tax $ To Abortionists In Pa.

Schedule For Nearby State Fairs

The 2012 Pennsylvania Fair Guide is now available for summer planning.
Published by the state Department of Agriculture, the guide lists the dates, locations and contact persons for more than 100 agriculture fairs and events scheduled this summer and fall in Pennsylvania.
It is estimated that several million visitors will attend Pennsylvania fairs this year.
Upcoming fairs in eastern Pennsylvania include: 
• Kempton Country Fair, June 12-16.
• Lebanon Area Fair, July 28 through Aug. 4.
• Schuylkill County Fair, July 30 through Aug. 4.
• Reading Fair, Aug. 5-11.
• Kutztown Fair, Aug. 13-18.
• Oley Valley Community Fair, Sept. 20-22.
The Department of Agriculture also hosts the annual Pennsylvania State Farm Show, the largest indoor agricultural exhibition in the country.  The 2013 Farm Show will be held Jan. 5-12.
Hat tip State Rep. Jim Cox (R-129) whose website has the guide available as a pdf download.