A little birdie told me that the reason for the lack of political signs in Delaware County for the just-passed primary election is that the Delaware County GOP is really, really mad at Gov. Tom Corbett. Corbett was the one who pushed state party endorsement in the U.S. Senate race for Obama-voter Steve Welch.
The Second Most Dangerous Game
How many readers are aware that there is an actual sport in which people see how deep they can dive in the ocean just by holding their breath?
The record dive is by Austrian Herbert Nitsch who made it to 700 feet helped by a watersled.
It is consider the second most dangerous sport behind BASE jumping with about 60 fatalities per year from participants.
There have been competitions since 1996,
Hat tip Outside magazine.
Apple’s Insidious Plan
The latest Forbes has a fascinating article on what Apple plans to do with the $64 billion it has sitting overseas. Writer Connie Guglielmo notes that bringing it here would cause it be taxed at 35 percent and hence would be a rather stupid thing for it to do.
So, the plan is for Apple to use the money to build offshore factories hence putting itself in complete control over its supply chain and preventing this equipment from being used to build products for HP and Dell.
Now, if competent, wise people led our nation then Apple would not feel compelled to spend all that money overseas.
The mysterious thing is why to American billionaires and Californians like those at Apple support the Democrat Party.
They’re Not On The Level
Former Philadelphia cop and one-time English teacher Jim Vanore gives a lesson on how American English is being misused for political ends.
He begins:
I want to originate a new word. I think I still have the right to do that in this country. Try though they do, the forces of dictatorship have not yet completely suspended my right of free speech.
When I taught junior high English, I wanted the students to understand the difference betweendenotation versus connotation, because dictators are clever in the way they initiate a bloodless coup: They can simply insist that a word’s connotation becomes its denotation.
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Mitt Romney In Chester Township
Mitt Romney In Chester Township — Here is a close up taken by the McGrane sisters of Springfield of Mitt Romney greeting supporters at the April 23 event in Chester Township. He may be our next president.
Mitt Romney In Chester Township
Roger Howard’s Statement On Election
By Jamie Cox
In a surprising showing, Roger Howard stood strong in Chester County with State Senate incumbent Dominic Pileggi. “Chester County now has a strong Conservative voice. We all must now rally around the most Conservative candidates in the November election.”
In further comments, Roger explained that progressive liberalism has had 150 years to incrementally infiltrate all aspects of politics. It will take the same sustained efforts and ‘never give up’ approach for every Conservative.
“This is a ‘ratchet moment’,” Howard went on to say, “We move forward and never go backwards.” Conservatives had a strong showing in local races as well, and progress must continue on every level of governing.
Chester County had one of the highest voter turnouts in the Commonwealth. “This is a credit to the informed and empowered voters who found their voice. And once they have a voice, they will never stop speaking!”
Roger expressed support for the most Conservative candidates on the ballot in November. Party unity while maintaining a Conservative voice is essential, he said. Support which goes beyond voting in November, but actively working from now until then. Roger said, “I will vote for Dominic Pileggi because he is the most Conservative candidate running.”
Roger closed by expressing gratitude for all the support and hard work by the many volunteers. “It’s a testament to the heart of our Conservative movement when so many will give up so much for a cause greater than themselves. I was humbled to work alongside them. And I commit to continuing to faithfully represent them and their voice.”
Mr. Cox was Mr. Howard’s campaign manager.
Interesting Connection Of The Day
Actor Orson Bean’s father was George F. Burrows who was one of the founding members of the American Civil Liberties Union.
Bean’s son-in-law was the late Andrew Breitbart whose conservative journalism brought down Congressman Anthony Weiner and ACORN.
Bean was born Dallas Frederick Burrows.
Romney, Pileggi Win; And It’s Smith Vs Casey
With 87.77 percent of returns in as of 11:20 p.m., Mitt Romney has easily won the Pennsylvania Republican Presidential Primary getting 57.1 percent vote. Rick Santorum, who had withdrawn from the race is second with 18.9 percent; with Ron Paul in third at 13.2 percent and Newt Gingrich last at 10.8 percent.
Romney also won in New York, Delaware, Rhode Island and Connecticut which pretty much ends what little doubt their may have been as to who the Republican will be who takes on Barack Obama this November.
There were, as of this writing, 707,386 votes cast in the Republican race versus the 547,228 Democrats who hit the button for Barack Obama, who was uncontested.
In the GOP U.S. Senate primary, Tom Smith, a businessman with blue collar roots easily took the nomination getting 265,564 votes or 40 percent of the total. Former State Rep. Sam Rohrer is second with 149,369 votes with Steve D. Welch, who was endorsed by the State Republican Party, in third with 133,984 votes. David Christian has 67, 767 votes and Marc A. Scaringi has 48,040 votes.
While the GOP Senate results might give heartburn to party leaders, the Democrat raceshould cause that party’s leaders to start shaking in fear. Incumbent Bob Casey has 122,787 votes cast against him in favor of Joseph Vodvarka, another businessman with blue collar roots, who ran an almost non-existent campaign. Casey’s vote total is 503,234.
In the 9th District State Senate GOP Senate Primary, Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi fought off a dogged challenged from a grandfather citizens activist to be on the November ballot. With 96.6 percent of the ballot counted, Pileggi is up 10,814 to 2,537 in Delaware County over Roger Howard. In Chester County, though, which is Howard’s home turf, Pileggi is up 4,376 to 4,062. Remember, Pileggi is one of the most powerful political figures in the state and nobody had heard of Howard three months ago.
In another bit of an upset on the Democrat ballot, Kathleen Kane, a former Lackawanna County prosecutor, beat former Congressman Patrick Murphy to take on Republican David Freed in November in the attorney general race. She got 54 percent to Murphy’s 46 percent.
In the Republican Auditor General race John Maher beat Frank Pinto 66.2 percent to 33.9 percent to take on Democrat Eugene DePasquale in November.
In other matters, Ron Paul supporter Tom Boggia (2,240 votes) will be among the three directly elected delegates being sent to the GOP convention from the Democrat leaning 1st Congressional District which includes southern Delaware County. The others are Romney supporters Marion Taxin (3,017 votes) and Christopher Vogler (2799 votes).
In the 7th District, all elected delegates will be Romney people: Michael Puppio Jr. (19,263 votes), Robert Willert (17,916 votes), Andy Lewis (17,714 votes), and Patrica Booker (16,803 votes).
Brazen Fox Of Brookside Road
This fox (right corner by the shed) was photographed shortly before noon, today, April 24 on Brookside Road at Greenhill Road in Springfield, Pa. It ran around the house a few times fascinating the little girl who watched from her storm door and maybe making her mom a bit nervous.
Brazen Fox Of Brookside Road
Voter ID To Get Trial Run Today
Administration officials are reminding voters who are coming to the polls for the primary election, today, April 24, that they will be asked to present photo ID as the Department of State embarks on a “soft rollout” of the state’s new voter ID law, says State Rep. Jim Cox (R-129).
While ID will not be required for tomorrow it will be necessary in the November general election. People who arrive at the polls in November without valid ID will have the opportunity to vote by provisional ballot and present identification within six days to the appropriate county board of elections.
Act 18 of 2012 requires registered voters to present valid photo identification every time they appear to vote and also requires those using absentee ballots to submit proof of identification. Valid forms of identification must include a name, photo and expiration date, except when an individual presents a military identification card. A driver’s license or identification card issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), military identification cards, cards issued by an accredited Pennsylvania higher education institution and licensed long-term care facility will all be accepted.