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Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Joe's Fondest Christmas Memory
This year Mayor Barrie Tilghman delivered my fondest Christmas memory. How can anyone deny the pleasure of believing there's finally hope for the City of Salisbury. Should Voters come through by electing someone more fiscally responsible and actually run a more open form of government, there is no better gift for so many thousands of people. While the Mayor had claimed her decision wouldn't be brought forth until after the Holidays, she truly gifted the citizens with hope. It's a Very Merry Christmas and Mayor Tilghman gave the guy who has everything the best Christmas gift ever.
Joe Albero
Salisbury
Why look he is infatuated with the mayor because she brings him his fondest memory. I guess his years as a child were harsh and his time now with his family doesn't match up to Barry. Or his memory is as short as his...... and that is all he remembers. Does anyone have true memories of Christmas they want to share?
Friday, December 19, 2008
Thanks Judge
He must really don't care to give Ray Lewis such a light sentence. Maybe he can cover the difference in OUR MONEY lost to the scheme, so our county insurance premium and taxes don't go up anymore. Contact him if you like to thank him.
JUDGE BROUGHTON M. EARNEST *
11 North Washington St.
Easton, MD 21601
410-770-8010
County Administrative Judge, Talbot County Circuit Court, since December 21, 2007.
Former Deputy State's Attorney, Talbot County. Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Columbia, 1969-1973. Member, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council, Talbot County, 2007-. Former member, Judicial Nominating Commission.Washington and Lee University, B.A., 1965; University of Virginia, LL.B., 1968 (editorial board, virginia journal of international law). Admitted to Maryland Bar, 1968; Virginia Bar, 1968; District of Columbia Bar, 1969. Managing Partner, DLA Piper, Easton. Member, Maryland State Bar Association (criminal law & practice section; litigation law section); peer review committee). Talbot County Bar Association (past president). Former member, Board of Directors, Maryland Trial Lawyers Association. Vice-President, Mid-Shore Pro Bono, Inc. (co-founder). Fellow, Maryland Bar Foundation. Board of Directors, Legal Aid Society.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Daily Times bites back
 December 15, 2008 City's 'iron lady' will step down The political roller coaster that is Barrie Parsons Tilghman has been something to witness these past 12 years. Running a neighborhoods-first campaign and given no chance to win in 1996, she pulled out a near landslide against the better-credentialed establishment candidate. In her first days in office, she dismissed an iconic police chief whom she believed to be corrupt and sent the city attorney packing. In building a city senior staff she consistently turned to outsiders, throwing the old boy network on its head. She fought rival council members, made loyal allies of others. Always -- always -- she showed leadership: There was never any question about who was in charge. She beat back attempts to have her election recalled and won a taxpayers' lawsuit. She fended off referendums to install a city manager government, turn back tax increases and merge the city government with the county's. She quelled near rebellions in the police department and halted a true rebellion in the fire department. She won re-election twice, and probably could have won again -- neither of the current contenders declared themselves until it was an open secret that the current office-holder would step away. And neither of those potential successors operates with the swagger of their predecessor. She is perhaps the most polarizing figure in Salisbury's political history, a woman who has only allies and enemies. Comparing her to Margaret Thatcher, some dubbed her the "Iron Lady." Her foes spit when they speak her name; those who love her would crawl from Newtown to Camden on broken glass at her command. And what a roller coaster ride. There were the ultra-tense council sessions pitting either Tilghman or her initiatives against the likes of Palmer Gillis, Frank Himmelright, Lavonzella Siggers, Rachel Polk, C.T. Webster, Bill Stacey, and (of course) Deborah Campbell and Terry Cohen. There were the public attacks and bitter incriminations courtesy of Robert Taylor, Bob Caldwell, Linda Kent, Carolyn Hall, Jim Ireton, Bill Reddish and (of course) assorted Web loggers motivated by revenge or borderline personality disorders. And, the low point of all low points was the infamous post-council-meeting "Parking Lot Throw-Down" at the Government Office Building, in which the mayor's daughter and a councilwoman engaged in a verbal and physical encounter that resulted in police charges against the daughter. Still, when one of the mayor's many critics was on an anti-Barrie tirade, there was nothing more amusing than asking -- in a news reporter's way -- "Why don't you just get someone to run against her," and then watching as the critic fumbled for an answer or quickly changed the subject. But she reopened the Downtown Plaza to cars, rebuilt the crumbling City Park bridge and bandstand, built a new firehouse headquarters and added on to the downtown parking garage. She got the Northeast Collector Road constructed and secured funding for a much-needed wastewater plant expansion. Church Street is much, much better, though the downtown is not. The West Side and Newtown neighborhoods have held. The college neighborhoods are better, thanks to rental restrictions, city inspections and licensing, though the percentage of rentals remains too high. The downtown waterfront finally saw some development, but some of those decisions might prove to have been flawed. The zoo remains a point of pride. Like prizefighters, too many politicians don't know when to hang up the gloves. Tilghman -- always shrewd and calculating -- recognizes it is her time. She almost always got her way and remained stronger than her foes. Salisbury may not miss its iron lady, but neither will it ever forget her. Additional Facts |
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
The Courts in Maryland and Anonymous
Take a look at this story from the courts of Maryland. We all should look at it closely, including you Joe. With us all using blogspot from Google, they would be the ones held to release the information not us. I think all should think before they click.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
A New Preamble to the Constitution
When can we vote for this COMMON SENSE? It is in today's language and softens nothing, to the point, clear, and concise. All in favor say "I".
A NEW PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION
This is probably the best e-mail I've seen in a long, long time.The following has been attributed to State Representative Mitchell Kaye from GA. This guy should run for President one day.
"We the sensible people of the United States, in an attempt to help everyone get along, restore some semblance of justice, avoid more riots, keep our nation safe, promote positive behavior, and secure the blessings of debt-free liberty to ourselves and our great-great-great-grandchildren, hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some common sense guidelines for the terminally whiny, guilt ridden, delusional. We hold these truths to be self evident: that a whole lot of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill of NON-Rights."
ARTICLE I: You do not have the right to a new car, big screen TV, or any other form of wealth. More power to you if you can legally acquire them, but no one is guaranteeing anything.
ARTICLE II: You do not have the right to never be offended. This country is based on freedom, and that means freedom for everyone -- not just you! You may leave the room, turn the channel, express a different opinion, etc.; but the world is full of idiots, and probably always will be.
ARTICLE III: You do not have the right to be free from harm. If you stick a screwdriver in your eye, learn to be more careful; do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relatives independently wealthy.
ARTICLE IV: You do not have the right to free food and housing. Americans are the most charitable people to be found, and will gladlyhelp anyone in need, but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional couch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generation of professional couch potatoes. Get an education and go to work. Don't expect everyone else to take care of you!
ARTICLE V: You do not have the right to free health care. That would be nice, but from the looks of public housing, we're just not interested in public health care.
ARTICLE VI: You do not have the right to physically harm other people. If you kidnap, rape, intentionally maim, or kill someone, don't be surprised if the rest of us want to see you fry in the electric chair.
ARTICLE VII: You do not have the right to the possessions of others. If you rob, cheat, or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens, don't be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still won't have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure.
ARTICLE VIII: You do not have the right to a job. All of us sure want you to have a job, and will gladly help you along in hard times, but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational training laid before you to make yourself useful. (AMEN!)
ARTICLE IX: You do not have the right to happiness. Being an American means that you have the right to PURSUE happiness, which by the way, is a lot easier if you are unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were confused by the Bill of Rights.
ARTICLE X: This is an English speaking country. We don't care where you are from, English is our language. Learn it or go back to wherever you came from!
ARTICLE XI: You do not have the right to change our country's history or heritage. This country was founded on the belief in one true God. And yet, you are given the freedom to believe in any religion, any faith, or no faith at all; with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is part of our heritage and history, and if you are uncomfortable with it, TOUGH!
If you agree, share this with a friend. No, you don't have to, and nothing tragic will befall you if you don't. I just think it's about time common sense is allowed to flourish. Sensible people of the United States speak out because if you do not, who will?
Friday, December 5, 2008
Truly a Strong Prayer
Thou Joe posted this prayer and his kool aid drinkers think it's his own and of course no credit was given here it is and a link to one site with references.
Heavenly Father, Help us remember that the jerk
who cut us off in traffic last night is a single
mother who worked nine hours that day and is
rushing home to cook dinner, help with homework,
do the laundry and spend a few precious moments with
her children.
Help us to remember that the pierced, tattooed,
disinterested young man who can't make change
correctly is a worried 19-year-old college student,
balancing his apprehension over final exams with his
fear of not getting his student loans for next
semester.
Remind us, Lord, that the scary looking bum, begging
for money in the same spot every day is a slave to
addictions that we can only imagine in our worst
nightmares.
Help us to remember that the old couple walking
annoyingly slow through the store aisles and
blocking our shopping progress are savoring this
moment, knowing that, based on the biopsy report
she got back last week, this will be the last year
that they go shopping together.
Heavenly Father, remind us each day that, of all the
gifts you give us, the greatest gift is love. It is
not enough to share that love with those we hold
dear. Open our hearts not to just those who are
close to us, but to all humanity. Let us be slow to
judge and quick to forgive, show patience, empathy
and love.
Amen
Monday, December 1, 2008
Help Chuck Campbell despite Joe
http://www.transplantfund.org/Restricted/patient-detail.cfm?pat_id=2727
Thou someone thought well to send Joe the information, I thought it would be best to place it here for those who refuse to visit his site. This will give Chuck better and probably more willing donations then Joe. Check out his link and let's show him how tight we shore-men (and transplants like me) can support him and his family. Keep him in your prayers until he is thru the transplant. I hope someone from his support team will keep us ALL up to date.
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