Monthly Archives: July 2007

BERRY STREET BEACON – THE TV SHOW

Posted on July 31, 2007 by

Tomorrow night, August 1, I will host my first local access TV show. I had done a show last fall with Brenda Tremoulet, who has produced her own show called “Parent Care” for 10 years. The show we presented last … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Military, The Sixties, Veterans, Vietnam War, War | 5 Comments

HOME SWEET HOME

Posted on July 30, 2007 by

Okay, another diversion from the political scene. I own an older home in West Central (at left), and I love to do as much of my own work and repairs as possible. Doing my own work not only saves money … Continue reading →

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TONY STEWART AND THE BRICKYARD

Posted on July 30, 2007 by

I admit I didn’t like NASCAR for a long time. My two youngest sons are NASCAR fans, and I started learning about the races and paying attention so I could at least understand some of the lingo when they talked … Continue reading →

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SOUDER’S SELLOUT – NUMBERS EVEN HIGHER IN OPPOSITION TO DUMPING IN LAKE MICHIGAN

Posted on July 28, 2007 by

Okay – I couldn’t help myself after finding out the vote was even more lopsided than originally reported. It was not 387-26; it was 399-24 according to an article by Slyvia Smith over at JG. So here is the “official” … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Cities and Towns, Democrats, Economics, Energy, Environment, Republican Party

ROBERT AND THE BLOGATHON

Posted on July 28, 2007 by

Over at Left of Centrist, Robert Rouse will be blogging for 24 hours straight to help our environment. The blog he is helping is called the Alliance for Climate Protection. Please stop by and support Robert and our planet. In … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Energy, Environment, Weather

YOU’VE GOT TO BE KIDDING – SOUDER’S SELLOUT

Posted on July 27, 2007 by

The House of Representatives voted 387-26 Wednesday in favor of a resolution condemning the state of Indiana’s permit to allow British Petroleum to increase its daily dumping of ammonia and mercury into Lake Michigan. The Resolution was triggered by last … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Democrats, Economics, Energy, Environment, Middle East, Politics, Republican Party | 3 Comments

TAKING AIM – THE SUPREME COURT AND THE RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS

Posted on July 25, 2007 by

THE SECOND AMENDMENT A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. The United States Supreme Court is about to be put on … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Rights and Liberties, U.S. Constitution | 6 Comments

MONTAGANO KEEPS PACE WITH SOUDER

Posted on July 17, 2007 by

Although Michael Montagano’s name does not have the same familiar ring to it as does Mark Souder’s name, Mr. Montagano is currently keeping pace in the fundraising department. Ahh, sure, negavites (my new word for negative people) will no doubt … Continue reading →

Posted in Democrats, Indiana, Politics, Republican Party | 1 Comment

A WOLF IN WOLF’S CLOTHING – FREE TRADE AND CORPORATE GLOBALIZATION

Posted on July 15, 2007 by

The interests of powerful nations and corporations are shaping the terms of world trade through free trade agreements. Pursuing and entering into free trade agreements is a disastrous policy which has had the effect of enriching large corporations while not … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Economics, Environment, Fair trade, Free trade | 3 Comments

FUTILITY REVISITED – RICHARD LUGAR’S SPEECH

Posted on July 15, 2007 by

While Richard Lugar’s position on Iraq is being hailed as a sign that the formerly solid Republican ranks are breaking with the President, I have to wonder what possible impact will it have on the strategic goals of this administration? … Continue reading →

Posted in Democrats, Iraq, Middle East, Military, Republican Party