Arlo Guthrie — noted writer of a Vietnam protest song and son of communist folk singer Woody — is a Republican opposed to Obamacare.
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At Least Black Comedians Can Laugh At Obama
Blacks turned out in mass four years ago with 95 percent voting for Barack Obama. Will he do as well this time? Well . . .
Hat tip Austin
A Packed House For 2016
Scarier than Jaws and the Exorcist rolled together, tonight’s (Aug. 24) 6:15 p.m. showing of 2016: Obama’s America filled Room 6 to near capacity at AMC Granite Run 8 in Middletown, Pa.
The film describes author Dinesh D’Souza’s search for the motivations behind President Barack Obama and what his goals are for this country and the world.
It treats the President humanely but if you are an American and you don’t want to be poor and weak, then you don’t want to vote for this guy for a second term.
Yes, Obama really does seem to believe that America and the West are responsible for all that is ill on Earth.
Watch it, then get your friends and family to watch it.
Everybody Loves Brett Cohen — Or How Democrats Get Elected
Romney Romp In Nov?
Historian Larry Schweikart just posted on Facebook:
Had dinner last night with Stephen Moore, editorial writer for the WSJ. He said: 1) Romney will win by 5-6%; 2) the shale boom in ND, with right president, will make the U.S. energy independent by 2020; 3) when Romney is elected over $1 TRILLION in private capital will come out of hiding.
Don’t get cocky but don’t buy the garbage the dino media is selling either. I’m suspecting a Romney romp as well.
This suspicion gets stronger each time I fill the tank or hit the supermarket.
Jewelry, Jug Of Coins Stolen In Marple Burglary; Charges Upheld
By Pattie Price
Ryan Haley, 20, of Marple, waived a hearing Thursday before Magisterial District Judge Dave Lang on the charge of burglary stemming from incidents between Aug. 3 and Aug. 6, at two homes in the 2500 block of Highland Avenue.
According to the affidavit, Marple Detectives Barry Williams and Larry Gerrity investigated a report from two homeowners. The first reported they were at work and when they returned home discovered a large five-gallon-water jug filled with coins missing from their bedroom. They also discovered an engagement ring and two wedding bands missing. The jewelry and coins were valued at $3,500.
The second resident discovered their sliding door was damaged and a large Corona bucket containing coins was missing from their bedroom closet. Additionally, six items of jewelry were discovered missing. The missing items were valued at $1,800.
Police spoke to the manager of TD Bank and were able to determine that Hanley took the coins to the bank and cashed them in.
When police confronted Hanley, he admitted stealing the items from the first home and finally admitted that he broke into the second home and stole the items. He said he sold the jewelry to Best Jewelers in Manoa and Inside Jewelers in Marple. Police were able to recover all but three pieces of jewelry.
Hanley is scheduled for a Sept. 20 arraignment in Common Pleas Court.
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Dara Paul, 30, of Philadelphia waived a hearing on the charges of DUI and driving at an unsafe speed. The charges stem from an accident 5:31p.m., May 20, in the 1100 block of Cedar Grove Road.
According to the affidavit, Marple Sgt. Mike Johnson responded to a report of an overturned vehicle on Cedar Grove Road. He located Ms. Paul who was out of her vehicle and sustained several lacerations from the broken glass. She said she swerved to avoid a small animal that ran in front of her car.
Police determined that Ms. Paul failed to negotiate a turn in the road and drove up an embankment which caused her car to flip.
Ms. Paul had an odor of alcohol and when she stood up, she lost her balance. She was transported to Bryn Mawr Hospital by Marple Ambulance where she submitted to a blood test. Her blood alcohol level was .17 percent.
Ms. Paul is scheduled for a Sept. 20 arraignment in Common Pleas Court.
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Charges of retail theft were withdrawn against Mary Friel, 51, of Newtown Square for an incident 4 p.m., June 22, at the Giant, 2910 Springfield Road. In exchange for withdrawing the charges, Ms. Friel plead guilty to disorderly conduct and was fined.
According to the affidavit, Marple Office John Murrin responded to the store for a report of a shoplifter in custody. Store security saw Ms. Friel tear the UPC codes from several items and conceal them in a white bag. She was stopped as she attempted to leave the store with the merchandise valued at $73.89.
A criminal history check revealed this was her second arrest for retail theft.
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Drug charges were withdrawn against Thomas Wiler, 27, of Marple for an incident 3:28p.m., Feb.1, at his Morton Road residence. In exchange, Wiler pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was fined.
According to the affidavit, Marple Detective Barry Williams responded to Wiler’s home for a report of a Heroin overdose. He located Wiler in his bedroom and he admitted he injected Heroin earlier that day. Heroin baggies, a glass pipe and a used syringe were confiscated from Wiler’s bedroom.
Williams said Wiler had previous drug arrests and is a known Heroin user.
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Charges of theft and receiving stolen property were withdrawn against Michael Ersek, 27, of Wallingford for an incident 10:30 a.m., April 11, at Delaware County Community College. In exchange, Ersek pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was fined.
According to the affidavit, Marple Detective Barry Williams investigated a report for a student who said his iPad2 was stolen during a HVAC class. The student and teacher who were standing outside the classroom, saw Ersek go into th e classroom and then leave quickly. The student later discovered his iPad2, valued at $600, missing.
The teacher said Ersek did not show up for the next three classes – including the final exam.
Williams learned from Ersek’s father that he hadn’t been home for over a week and was shocked that his son had not been attending his classes. The father was also concerned because Ersek had an opiate problem in the past.
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Charges of driving under the influence of alcohol were withdrawn against Jared Wright, 30, of Newtown Square. The charges stemmed from a domestic altercation 11:41 p.m., April 29, in the 200 block of Sproul Road.
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Charges of recklessly endangering another person, careless driving, reckless driving, fleeing from police, a left turn violation, driving at an unsafe speed, and driving while his license was suspended – DUI related were withdrawn against Michael Cavone, 43, of Marple. The charges stemmed from an incident 9:33a.m., March 17, at Sproul and Old Marple roads.
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Charges of simple assault and harassment were dismissed against Albert Agostini, 56, of Marple for an incident 12:41p.m., March 19, at his 1st Avenue residence.
School Bus Law Reminder
Since kids will soon be heading back to school, it is important for drivers to be responsible in sharing the road with school buses, said state Rep. Jim Cox (R-129)
When meeting or overtaking a stopped school bus with red signal lights flashing and a “stop” arm extended, a driver MUST STOP. When approaching an intersection where a school bus is stopped with red signal lights and stop arm extended, a driver again MUST STOP. Drivers must wait until the red lights have stopped flashing and the stop arm has been withdrawn before proceeding.
Be sure to stop at least 10 feet from the school bus, and watch the children exiting the bus. A driver should not proceed until all children have reached a place of safety. Drivers do not have to stop on a highway with clearly defined dividing sections or physical barriers providing separate roadways when the school bus is on the opposite side of the road.
If a driver violates the law, he or she will receive all of the following penalties: a 60-day driver’s license suspension, five points on a driving record and a $250 fine.
Not So Great Moments In Science
Neuroscientist John Lilly tried to get dolphins to speak English by giving them LSD. Yes, he experimented with the drug himself.
Hat tip Outside magazine.
Tea Party PAC Picks Sher Valenzuela
Sher Valenzuela has been endorsed in her Delaware lieutenant gubernatorial run by the Independence Hall Tea Party Political Action Committee, which is the only federally registered Tea Party PAC in the Delaware Valley.
It is the first time the PAC has endorsed a lieutenant governor candidate.
“With rare exception, the PAC normally endorses in federal contests. We’ve decided to endorse in this particular race due to the overwhelming qualifications, including leadership, that Sher Valenzuela brings to the table,” said PAC President, Don Adams.
Ms. Valenzuela and her husband Eli operate First State Manufacturing, a company in Milford with nearly 70 employees.
The company produces an array of products, ranging from protective padding for Major League Baseball umpires, to engine covers for U.S. armed forces aircraft, and combat vests for the Israeli Army.
Web Tax For Pa. Businesses Start Sept. 1
Unless the business is in Allegheny County, in which case it will have to charge a 7 percent tax with the extra percent going to the county, or in Philadelphia, in which case it will have to charge an 8 percent tax with the extra 2 percent going to the city.
So, is the message now if you live in Pennsylvania and shop online, don’t do it with a business based here?