Midnight Blue Says

Philadelphia democrats have proposed naming the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard after the disgraced and deceased John Murtha.

I. Kid. You. Not.

Read the rest of this entry »

Interesting article written by Tom Waring for Philly.com:

Rousing Up Republicans in the Northeast.

Last night Philly GOP ward leaders voted on a major change in the Party by laws. The change as stated “Each city committeeman’s vote will be determined by the Ward’s percentage of the total county Republican registration in the Fall election immediately preceding even numbered years and assigned a weighted vote.”

In essence the more Republicans registered in your ward, the more weight is give to the your committeeman’s vote.

Is this harsh? Perhaps so, however, it does give an powerful incentive to ramp up voter registration. Philadelphia county has approximately 2000 open committee seats and faces a steep democrat voter registration gulf – 6 registered dems to 1 registered Republican citywide. Sitting on our hands and maintaining status quo has dug the party deeper into irrelevancy in Philly.

Yes, this new change on the surface sucks, but it may be the wake up call so needed for Philly GOP to start in a better direction.

A reader requested and I am happy to comply – below is a slide show of photos and videos documenting a snowy break from the rampant man caused global warming crisis:

UPDATE: RFK, Jr : 15 months ago – Global warming means no snow in DC

January 29, 2010 – a Philadelphia jury found David Nam guilty of 2nd degree murder regarding the death of Anthony Schroeder in August 1996.

It may have been delayed, but justice was served today.

The Philadelphia Common Pleas Court jury deliberated about three hours after hearing closing arguments this morning from the prosecution and defense attorneys.

A conviction of second-degree murder carries a mandatory sentence of life in prison without chance of parole.

Nam, 32, was extradited in 2008 from South Korea – where he fled in March 1998 after being released on $1 million bail – to face trial in the Aug. 16, 1996 shooting of Anthony Schroeder, 77, during a botched home invasion at Schroeder’s house at Fourth Street and Olney Avenue

A rather mysterious person submitted the exact same letter to the editor (LTE) for publication in dozens of newspapers across the nation.  Locally, the Northeast Times and Philly Daily News printed this LTE. I know from experience that one must a identify a neighborhood when submitting an LTE to the Northeast Times. Was it an innocent oversight or an intentional act on the part of the editors?  It’s not quite spring, yet one can smell the astroturf!

Read the rest of this entry »

Spent breakfast on Saturday with group of educated and well spoken women – Morning in America Women. It was a pleasure to spend quality time with such positive people. I look forward to more breakfasts with this group.

Philadelphia hosted its first Tea Party way back in December 27th, 1773.  236 years later, the organizers of the Independence Hall Tea Party Association hosted a re-enactment of the event. Big Talker 1210 personality Dom Giordano represented Dr. Benjamin Rush, leader of the 1773 Tea Party, as he read the original resolutions adopted by Philadelphia and Boston.

Check out the featured video on your left which captures the re-enactment of the Original Tea Party. I must say, Dom looks good in white stockings.

This is a crucial bit of history that reveals Philadelphian’s once stood for something bigger than themselves – a lesson from the past that we are in dire need of today.

Oh, check out the Fife and Drum Corp in the video below the fold – they were a talented bunch who were greatly appreciated by the assembled crowd.

Read the rest of this entry »

Going Rogue - An American Life

Over the past weeks, I’ve read  fantastic reviews of this book.  Check out Bank of Kev and American Thinker’s review of Going Rogue, both are outstanding works in their own right.  I’ve borrowed the question set from the Bank of Kev review in order to frame my thoughts on the book.  

Read the rest of this entry »

Cop killer, John Lewis, was sentenced by a jury of his peers to death for the murder of Officer Charles Cassidy.

R.I.P Officer Cassidy, justice has been served.

ACTION ALERTS

If this Saturday’s (Nov. 21) senate vote passes, it WILL be impossible to stop a government takeover of health care. If you’re represented by Democratic senators, please tell them to vote NO on the Saturday vote. If the Capitol Hill switchboard number (202-224-3121) is busy, call back!

From the Independence Hall Tea Party Association -

Fri Nov 20 -Senator Bob Casey – Hands Off My Healthcare Rally. We need to remind Casey that we are watching him. His Pro-Life Legacy is on the line. If he votes in favor of a Senate Bill without a Stupak-type Amendment, he will have lost all credibility as a “Pro-Life” Senator.

Please try to go if you have time.

What: Senator Casey: Hands-off My Health Care Rally
Why: Remind Casey we’re watching him like a hawk.
When: Friday, November 20, 12 noon-2 PM
Where: Senator Casey’s Office
2000 Market St (20th and Market)
Philadelphia, PA