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Putin Body Count — Russian President Vladmir Putin is a pretty scary guy as we are constantly being reminded. Many of his opponents have died early and mysterious deaths. Business Insider has put together this troubling list of them.
Oh sorry. Wrong list. That was the Clinton Body Count.
Josh Shapiro Opposes Vetting Plan — Pennsylvania’s Josh Shapiro is among the 16 state attorney generals who have have filed amici curiae briefs in Washington’s and Minnesota’s federal lawsuits against the Trump Administration’s sensible and necessary executive order temporarily restricting those from seven terrorist-sponsoring nations.
Trump’s order suspends visas and other immigration benefits for 90-days for those seeking entrance from Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Libya, Yemen and Somali, while the Secretary of Homeland Security creates a system ensuring that those seeking entrance are who they claim they are and are not security or public safety threats.
The order also calls for other common sense reforms.
It is wildly popular among Trump voters and all thinking people.
Will Pennsylvania’s new Republican Party Chairman Valentino F. DiGiorgio III hold this over Democrat Shapiro’s head?
From 1300 to 1900 the world’s largest city was a Chinese one. Then London took over. Then New York. Then Tokyo, which remains the title-holder.
HMB Pierogi Time 2017 — Holy Myrrh-Bearers Church in Swarthmore will be selling pierogi twice monthly through June.
The handmade treats are potato/cheese filled and $8 a dozen.
To order call 267-623-8602 or email HMBChurch@Verizon.net.
The church is at 900 Fairview Road, Swarthmore, Pa. 19081.
Thank you Tom Brady, way to deflate the H8.
Make Football Great Again.
MFGA.
Bruce Springsteen Embarrassed He Says – Rich hypocrite Bruce Springsteen told a crowd in Australia that he and his band are “embarrassed Americans” because Donald Trump is now his leader.
Wonder if he feels embarrassed when he plays Mansion on the Hill.
He should write a song about the plight of rich horse farmers in New Jersey. It can go something like this:
I had to pay a lotta taxes in cold February
‘Cause I live on a horse farm
Far from the refinery.
Feel free to use Boss. No credit is needed.
The Roman Colosseum had a retractable roof. Well, awning anyway.
DiGiorgio Wins GOP Chairmanship — Insider Val DiGiorgio was elected as expected chairman of the Pennsylvania Republican State Committee replacing Rob Gleason.
He received 173 votes to 171 for Lawrence Tabas, the state GOP’s general counsel.
There was not a secret ballot as requested by Tabas.
The votes were cast by members of the Republican State Committee. Every county chairman is automatically a member of it with the rest being elected to four year terms during a municipal party primary.
Tabas noted in a public letter that many of those leaning in his direction were threatened by paid operatives of DiGiorgio.
The close vote shows a serious divide and problem for the state party. DiGiorgio’s win was to due to overwhelming numbers in the Philadelphia region. He lost the rest of the state, especially the Pittsburgh area.
Who was Georgy Malenkov? He was the guy who succeeded Stalin as ruler of the Soviet Union.
Tabas Requests Secret Ballot — In an open letter to Val DiGiorgio, Lawrence Tabas has condemned attacks by all sides and requested a secret ballot for tomorrow’s (Feb. 4) vote for the Pennsylvania Republican Party chairmanship that the two men are seeking.
Tabas is the Pennsylvania GOP general counsel. DiGiorgio, is party boss for Chester County.
Here is the letter:
Dear Val:
I understand why you’re upset, and rather than ignoring these attacks, I have been actively trying to stop this among my supporters.
Unfortunately, I cannot speak to people who are anonymous, and neither can you. Therefore, I have issued an open letter regarding these attacks, which I am attaching.
I vehemently deny that these attacks have been by my paid supporters. I have also been attacked in numerous ways, and many of the people supporting me have been threatened on your behalf, and I have proof that these attacks have often been perpetrated by your paid supporters. I agree that this has gone too far and ask that you also stop the negative attacks by your supporters, paid or not.
We both can stand on our records of service to the Party, and we each have our plans for making the Party better and that is what people should focus on when they are voting. I have built my reputation on integrity, and I know that you have also. Let’s therefore end this election on a positive note.
I believe it would be most effective and positive for our Party if we issue a joint letter condemning all attacks, threats, and repercussions, either pre- or post-election. As part of that letter, we should jointly urge the State Committee members to vote for a secret ballot so that there is no fear of reprisal on either side.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Many Thanks,
Lawrence Tabas