Lee Wrights to be on the Angel Clark Show tonight!

Lee Wrights is a Libertarian candidate for president who will be on The Angel Clark Show tonight!

R. Lee Wrights
R. Lee Wrights is founder and editor of LibertyForAll.net, America’s premier online libertarian newsletter.
Lee was born June 8, 1958 in Winston-Salem, N.C. and graduated from West Forsyth High School in
Clemmons in 1976.
Lee enlisted in the U.S. Air Force after high school, and served as a medical services technician at Seymour-
Johnson AFB, Goldsboro N.C. He was honorably discharged in 1981 with the rank of sergeant.
Lee earned a degree from Willmar College, Willmar, Minn. where he majored in history and journalism. After
college, Lee was a contributing editor for the Eagle News, a monthly political news and commentary
newspaper in Forsyth County.
In 2001 he began work as an editor of the Free Market Daily, a daily roundup of news and commentary e-mail
newsletter distributed by FreeMarket.net. When FreeMarket.net shut down suddenly in 2002, Lee joined a
group that began the Rational Review News Digest in order to insure that the freedom movement would
continue to be served by a daily web and email-based news and commentary roundup.
Lee has been an editor of the Rational Review News Digest, the freedom movement’s daily newsletter, ever
since. From 2005 to 2008, Lee also worked as editor of the Choice Channel for the International Society for
Individual Liberty.
He founded LibertyForAll.net with J. Michael Bragg in 2000. What began as a simple on-line forum for a
small band of patriots to exchange ideas has grown into an internationally respected circle of liberty-loving
writers and readers. LibertyForAll.net began as, and remains, a respected free speech publication where no one is turned away and no one is censored, true to their motto: “Let Your Voice Be Heard.”
As an editor for these online resources, Lee has focused not only on researching, compiling information,
editing and writing articles and news digests for the freedom movement, but also helping libertarians and
libertarian organizations make the most efficient use of websites, e-mail lists, e-letters and the other tools of
the new media.

Lee has been active in local, state and national Libertarian Party organizations since 2000. He has served as
secretary and chair of the Libertarian Party of Forsyth County, N.C. and was vice chair of the state Libertarian
Party for seven years. He also served as the LPNC ballot access director for two years.
Lee served as an at-large member of the Libertarian National Committee and was LNC vice chair for two
years. During his time on the LNC, Lee also served four years on the platform committee. He is currently a
member of the LP judicial committee, elected to that body by the 2010 national convention.
In Texas where he now lives in Burnet, Lee chairs the Burnet County LP and is the Senate District 24
representative to the Texas LP State Executive Committee. In 2008, Lee was campaign manager for the Mary
Ruwart for President Committee and in 2010, he managed Mary’s campaign for Texas State Comptroller.
Lee is president of the Foundation for a Free Society, a 501c3 non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting the principles of liberty, personal sovereignty, private property, and free markets in order to create a more free and prosperous society.
When he is not working for liberty, Lee works as the secretary and communications director for Sativa
Science, a pharmaceutical start-up company.

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Stacy McCain – going against the grain – maybe you should listen

The latest trend of the week as a front runner is Newt Gingrich…

The idea that Newt could fill the role of a champion of grassroots conservatism against the Republican Establishment is so absurd as to be laughable, if the situation were not so tragic.

Thanks Stacy for saying what needed to be said. Let’s face it, this race is fast becoming a joke. People need to stop switching their candidate of choice because of what the polls say or the media is yelling about.

At this point, no one should be making your mind up for you.

 

37 things you should hoard – or is it 55? Who needs to buy a book when we have google?

Randomly checking emails today I came across a link that stated there were 37 thing I should hoard in case of emergency.  We may have one or two snow storms this season so I clicked the link.

Sadly, there was nothing there. Apparently the author did not think the domain was worth hoarding…

I did a google search and found that the 37 things I wanted to look at was not a list, but a book. Although sales are obviously down I realized that there are a few things in case of emergency I don’t have.

IE – Are you stocked up when it come’s to your pet?

It had honestly never occurred to me to stock up on cat food… (maybe in part because I buy his food by tens of pounds)

They had some good points with the list though.

PET SUPPLIES
(Urgent – Survival List Items If You Own A Pet)

Extra Water for Pets (approx. 1 gallon/day) Pet Food: Extra Dry or Canned Food Pet Food Storage Containers Pet Emergency Kits Portable Pet Crates (a MUST have for pet emergencies) Learn Pet CPR and Basic First Aid - Learn More On Our Page Here

So, in lieu of politics at this time (I have numerous posts that I keep meaning to write and somehow hours slip away from me) and since it’s almost snowy season time – check out some lists of things you should hoard:

Check out the particulars of this list here – as the lists are long and include some of their own shopping links.

This list includes things like water containers, tarps, it’s pretty extensive. If you’re prepping for Zombie Apocalypse totally. If you’re just trying for a blizzard prep kit probably not.

Their food list is quite good however:

MERGENCY SURVIVAL FOODS LIST
(Urgent – Survival List Items)

1. Grocery Store & Bulk Foods 2. LONG TERM Emergency Foods (MRE’s, FREEZE-DRIED, DEHYDRATED) 3. LONG TERM Vegetarian MRE Foods (vegetarian protein foods) Grocery Store & Bulk Foods List Rice – Wheat Legumes: Pinto Beans, Black Beans, etc. Oatmeal, Cornmeal Canned Fruits – Canned Vegetables – Soups – Stews, etc. Milk – Canned/Evaporated, Powdered, Sweetened/Condensed Eggs – Powdered (dried) Peanut Butter – Nuts – Popcorn Dehydrated Fruits & Vegetables - learn how to dehydrate your own Jerky – Trail Mix Graham Crackers – Saltines – Pretzels Chocolate – Cocoa – Tang – Punch Honey – Syrups – White Sugar – Brown Sugar Garlic – Spices – Baking Supplies Soy Sauce – Vinegar – Bouillon Soup-base Tuna Fish (packed in oil has more protein) Canned Meats Cooking Oil Flour – Yeast – Salt Coffee – Teas Bulk Herbs (used for seasoning), (Herbs can also be used for first aid, or treating minor medical issues) Vitamins – Minerals – Supplements

Also, what are the first 100 things to disappear in a disaster?

On more than one occasion in the last decade, Stan and I witnessed generators virtually evaporate. Ditto for portable toilets. It’s been at least a decade since this list was compiled; prices noted below will have increased.

1. Generators(Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage, risky. Noisy…target of thieves; maintenance, etc.) 

2. Water Filters/Purifiers

3. Portable Toilets (Increasing in price every two months.)

4. Seasoned Firewood(About $250 per cord; wood takes 6 – 12 mos. to become dried, for home uses.)

5. Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps(First choice: Buy CLEAR oil. If scarce, stockpile ANY!)

6. Coleman Fuel(URGENT $2.69-$3.99/gal. Impossible to stockpile too much.)

7. Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats and Slingshots

8. Hand-Can openers and hand egg beaters, whisks (Life savers!)

9. Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugars

10. Rice – Beans – Wheat(White rice is now $12.95 – 50# bag. Sam’s Club, stock depleted often.)

11. Vegetable oil (for cooking)(Without it food burns/must be boiled, etc.)

12. Charcoal and Lighter fluid (Will become scarce suddenly.)

13. Water containers(Urgent Item to obtain. Any size. Small: HARD CLEAR PLASTIC ONLY)

14. Mini Heater head (Propane) (Without this item, propane won’t heat a room.)

15. Grain Grinder (Non-electric)

16. Propane Cylinders

17. Michael Hyatt’s Y2K Survival Guide(BEST single y2k handbook for sound advice/tips.)

18. Mantles: Aladdin, Coleman, etc.(Without this item, longer-term lighting is difficult.)

19. Baby Supplies: Diapers/formula/ointments/aspirin, etc

20. Washboards, Mop Bucket w/wringer (for Laundry)

21. Cook stoves (Propane, Coleman and Kerosene)

22. Vitamins (Critical, due to Y2K-forced daily canned food diets.)

23. Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder(Urgent: Small canister use is dangerous without this item.)

24. Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products

25. Thermal underwear (Tops and bottoms)

26. Bow saws, axes and hatchets and Wedges (also, honing oil)

27. Aluminum foil (Reg. and Heavy Duty)(Great Cooking and Barter item)

28. Gasoline containers (Plastic or Metal)

29. Garbage bags (Impossible to have too many.)

30. Toilet Paper, Kleenex, paper towels

31. Milk – Powdered and Condensed (Shake liquid every 3 to 4 months.)

32. Garden seeds (Non-hybrid) (A MUST)

33. Clothespins/line/hangers (A MUST)

34. Coleman’s Pump Repair Kit: 1(800) 835-3278

35. Tuna Fish (in oil)36. Fire extinguishers (or.. large box of Baking soda in every room…)

37. First aid kits

38. Batteries (all sizes…buy furthest-out for Expiration Dates)

39. Garlic, spices and vinegar, baking supplies

40. BIG DOGS (and plenty of dog food)

41. Flour, yeast and salt

42. Matches (“Strike Anywhere” preferred. Boxed, wooden matches will go first.)

43. Writing paper/pads/pencils/solar calculators

44. Insulated ice chests (good for keeping items from freezing in Wintertime)

45. Work boots, belts, Levis and durable shirts

46. Flashlights/Light Sticks and torches, “No.76 Dietz” Lanterns

47. Journals, Diaries and Scrapbooks (Jot down ideas, feelings, experiences: Historic times!)

48. Garbage cans Plastic (great for storage, water, transporting – if with wheels)

49. Men’s Hygiene: Shampoo, Toothbrush/paste, Mouthwash/floss, nail clippers, etc

50. Cast iron cookware (sturdy, efficient)

51. Fishing supplies/tools

52. Mosquito coils/repellent sprays/creams

53. Duct tape

54. Tarps/stakes/twine/nails/rope/spikes

55. Candles

56. Laundry detergent (Liquid)

57. Backpacks and Duffle bags

58. Garden tools and supplies

59. Scissors, fabrics and sewing supplies

60. Canned Fruits, Veggies, Soups, stews, etc.

61. Bleach (plain, NOT scented: 4 to 6% sodium hypochlorite)

62. Canning supplies (Jars/lids/wax)

63. Knives and Sharpening tools: files, stones, steel

64. Bicycles…Tires/tubes/pumps/chains, etc.

65. Sleeping bags and blankets/pillows/mats

66. Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered)

67. Board Games Cards, Dice

68. D-Con Rat poison, MOUSE PRUFE II, Roach Killer

69. Mousetraps, Ant traps and cockroach magnets

70. Paper plates/cups/utensils (stock up, folks…)

71. Baby Wipes, oils, waterless and Anti-bacterial soap (saves a lot of water)

72. Rain gear, rubberized boots, etc.

73. Shaving supplies (razors and creams, talc, after shave)

74. Hand pumps and siphons (for water and for fuels)

75. Soy sauce, vinegar, bouillons/gravy/soup base

76. Reading glasses

77. Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers)

78. “Survival-in-a-Can”

79. Woolen clothing, scarves/ear-muffs/mittens

80. Boy Scout Handbook – 12th Edition(also, Leader’s Catalog)

81. Roll-on Window Insulation Kit (MANCO)

82. Graham crackers, saltines, pretzels, Trail mix/Jerky

83. Popcorn, Peanut Butter, Nuts

84. Socks, Underwear, T-shirts, etc. (extras)

85. Lumber (all types)

86. Wagons and carts (for transport to and from open Flea markets)

87. Cots and Inflatable Mattresses (for extra guests)

88. Gloves: Work/warming/gardening, etc.

89. Lantern Hangers

90. Screen Patches, glue, nails, screws, nuts and bolts

91. Teas

92. Coffee

93. Cigarettes

94. Wine/Liquors (for bribes, medicinal, etc.)

95. Paraffin wax

96. Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.

97. Chewing gum/candies

98. Atomizers (for cooling/bathing)

99. Hats and cotton neckerchiefs

100. Goats/chickens

http://standeyo.com/News_Files/INFO_Files/100.items.html H/T Cal 

One thing that many people talk about is a 72-hour kit. If you have to run out of the house (fire, etc) what will you need for that 72 hours?

Modern Survival Blog talks about the lists  - IE paper information you should have on you in case of emergency. Just remember that another emergency is identity theft…

In addition to your 72 hour kit, keep a written list of information including family and important contacts, emergency bug-out-plan, and encrypted information of your insurance and financial accounts. Record this information in a small spiral notepad that you can keep dry in a zip lock bag.

Many times when people are prepping for a 72 hour kit they forget important documents.

Also, a list of 55 items you should hoard – which DID NOT include pet supplies…

1. Toilet Paper, and other sanitation items such as feminine hygiene products, diapers for infants, etc. These are items that should be mass stored if possible.

2. Paper Towels. Too many uses to mention, store as many as you can.

3. Coffee Filters. For those drinkers of coffee of course, but these are excellent filters for many other purposes.

4. Trash Bags. All sizes. You can also store many free plastic grocery bags from the store every time you get them after shopping. Important for bagging up refuse and preventing disease.

5. Zip type Freezer Bags. Lot of uses.

6. Coolers, various sizes. If you have room, can be used to keep things cool or cold, but also used to keep items from freezing in very cold weather.

7. Shovels. All sizes from small garden type to those used for digging. Very important to have after a disaster.

8. Soaps and Cleansers. Sponges and other scratchy pads. You are likely not going to have a dishwasher after a disaster and you have to have some means of cleaning pots, pans, dishes.

9. Cotton Rounds. First aid uses, Excellent Fire-starter (mixed with Vaseline).

10. Paper to write on. This includes note pads, index cards.

11. Pens and Pencils, especially the click pencil type that don’t need a sharpener.

12. Rubber bands. This also includes hair bands. Used to keep items organized and from flying apart.

13. Tape. All kinds from duct, masking, electric, to scotch. Many uses.

14. Sewing Kits. Threads, needles, buttons, zippers, you are going to need them.

15. Matches. Keep them dry and store lots of them.

16. Salt. You won’t believe in certain areas how hard it is to get this necessary mineral for survival. Store as much as you can.

17. Aluminum Foil Wrap. Good for cooking and many other uses.

18. Candles. All sizes. Not only for light at night, but can be used to heat small items up in small cookware.

19. Can Opener. Without many of these you will have a bad time trying to get your canned food out.

20. Basic Tools. This includes hammers, screwdrivers, saws, axes, utility knives, scissors. Anything extra that you can store from your
tool chest.

21. Small hardware. Nails, screws, hooks, wires, etc. Store in clear jars with lids or in original packages.

22. 5 or 6 gallon plastic gas containers. Can be used for gas or other fuels as well as for water that are durable.

23. Magnifying glasses. Use to see small items, main use to start fire if matches are wet or out of them.

24. Envelopes. All sizes for storage. Smaller for seeds you can get from the wild as one example. Tough postal envelopes are also good for storage after a disaster.

25. Empty boxes. You are really going to need this if you have to suddenly move somewhere quick for clothes and other items. Many grocery stores will give you free fruit boxes that are sturdy and have lids. Also large plastic boxes with lids. Try to store empty boxes within the empty spaces of each other.

26. Shoe laces. Many people have shoes that are still wearable and need shoe laces. Shoe laces are also good for tying off material with other purposes.

27. Paper plates, plastic eating utensils, disposaable drinking glasses and cups. IF you can store enough, excellent way to save your soap supplies by not having to wash the dishes.

28. Bedding. Blankets, sheets, pillows, pillow cases. Just because you are in emergency does not mean you have to live like a refuge.

29. Bathroom towels. All sizes from hand to bath. You will be very grateful to be able to dry yourself off with something you are use to.

30. Fishing line and string. Lots of uses.

31. Nylon rope, cord, clothes lines. Do not be without.

32. Dental needs. Toothbrushes, dental floss. Even without toothpaste you can still keep your teeth healthy.

33. Q-tips. Not only personal use, but uses for fine detailed work.

34. Honey. Lasts practically forever and a good sweetener for many foods.

35. Spray bottles. Use to disperse insect repellent as one of many uses.

36. First aid kit. Most items such as bandages, gauze, tweezers, nail clippers, scissors, wrapping tape, etc. can be stored without rotating.

37. Newspaper. Yes, newspaper for starting fires, wrapping delicate items, insulation. Keep dry and preferably in sealed boxes.

38. Safety pins. Fastening of almost anything that has broken. Bobby pins also good.

39. Cheap plastic sunglasses. You will really need to protect your eyes after an emergency, glare is something that people forget about
if they have to be outdoors for extended periods of time.

40. Hats. One size fits all baseball type caps, scarfs, ski caps. A lot of heat is lost through an uncovered head, also sunburn.

41. Gloves. So important from keeping hands warm to protection of your hands from hazards such as broken glass.

42. Extra clothes that you will not wear other than after a disaster. Don’t forget the extra comfortable shoes, socks, underwear, warm
jackets.

43. Small hand held mirrors. For signaling but also for personal grooming and seeing what your eyes can’t without a mirror.

44. Cloth grocery bags with handles. A very good way of collecting usable things such as food from the wild.

45. Stapler with plenty of staples. Also paper clips to seal off small items and fastening paper. Your package of survival seeds as for
example.

46. Electric extension cords. You may actually still have electricity from some source such as a generator. Can be used as a substitute for light duty style rope also.

47. Brushes. From nail, paint, to hair brushes. One good use for a hair brush is removal of ticks, fleas, burrs, from clothing.

48. Measurement devices. Tape measurers, rulers, very important to know distances, how big, how small something is rather than guessing.

49. Games. Boredom is awful, and a simple deck of cards, boardgames, something to take up time if confined after an emergency.

50. Books, Books. Anything that will give you information and instructions on survival, cooking, plant identification, map books. Your bookcase may not be around after a disaster, store information you will need someday.

51. Wind up clocks and watches. Your battery operate clocks and watches or other time telling instruments are someday not going to
work. Wind up clock better than using a sundial.

52. Snap top plastic containers. Ziploc, Tupperware, anything that can air seal something. All sizes.

53. Stick on notes. Use to label what you have after the disaster. Secure it better with scotch tape if you want.

54. Money. If you can store it somewhere and forget about it and not spend it other then in emergency. Cash money may be the only way to buy anything after a disaster that has not taken out the monetary system.

55. Plastic tarps. Many sizes and inexpensive. Cannot emphasize how many uses these have, and can be folded up and stored in smaller spaces.

Fox and Friends actually talks about a Ron Paul media biased (w vid) because of Bachmann

 

Now, in all honestly, I doubt that they would have mentioned the fact that Ron Paul only received 90 seconds of talking time in the first hour of the CBS debate if it were not for the fact that Michele Bachmann was sent this fun little email…

As Michele Bachmann was complaining about a biased, in between a bit of misinformation regarding the killing of a dictator, it gives me the chance to emphasize something I mentioned yesterday. Letting these “left” media companies control the debates means that you’re letting the left decide the terms, issues, and times your potential candidates get to speak.

They have already decided you get Romney.

Chances are you’re been on this page for over 90 seconds already. Please sit quietly in the corner for the next hour and stop being so paranoid about a media blackout!

An appeal from Eric Bodenweiser – collective letters & vids

Tonight is a GOP meeting, and this issue may be discussed. I figured that I would compile a few letters and statements for you to grasp the … back and forth.

Eric stated this on my show just a few weeks ago. He was discussing the recent public argument between Vance Phillips and Jeff Christopher.

Eric later was called on to address the things that he said by Pete Schwartzkopf:

Recently, the Georgetown Police were called to investigate an alleged physical altercation between a Sussex County councilman and the Sussex County sheriff. Both men are Republican elected officials and were at a meeting to discuss their differences over the role of the sheriff’s department.

As you probably know, this has been a much talked-about and divisive issue for the better part of 10 years. Emotions between these two men got the best of both of them.

I don’t know what actually happened in that office, but rumors are flowing freely. I am not going to comment on the situation other to say that I, like many others, am disappointed in both of them. No one wins when two people cannot sit in a room and discuss an issue without resorting to physical altercations. The residents of our county and our state deserve more from their elected officials. The Republican Party deserves more as well.

The purpose of this letter is not to render judgment. I want to comment on what was said after the night in question. I was stunned to hear one of the GOP leaders, Eric Bodenweiser, go on the radio and proclaim that this kind of action was “great publicity for the Republican Party.”

He said quite a few things that morning that I found to be incredibly alarming. He made light of the physical altercation saying, “That’s how we settle things” in Sussex. Having been a police officer in our state for 25 years, that is not only unacceptable, but you have to wonder what kind of message he is sending to the kids of our county — if someone disagrees with your position, then just duke it out? We are better than that.

Then I read The News Journal article on Oct. 29 that said: “One GOP leader suggested Friday that Phillips should offer Christopher a deal: Give the sheriff what he seeks politically… in exchange for Christopher’s not pressing charges.” Also, “If I was the county councilman… right now I’d be looking to get this thing taken care of. I’d say, ‘Gee, Jeff, what is it going to take to get this going away?’ ‘Well, how about some training and certification for my deputies? What about some squad cars?’ ” said Eric Bodenweiser, chairman of the 37th District Republican committee, on a local talk radio show. “Sometimes business gets done this way.”

Those statements should be alarming to the residents of Sussex County and the state. First, that is not how elected officials do business in Sussex or the rest of the state. And secondly, it is unethical and, more importantly, illegal for an elected official to give away taxpayer dollars or anything of value to make potential criminal charges against that elected official “go away.”

Those very reckless comments by Mr. Bodenweiser don’t help this situation at all and further destroy the image of elected officials in the eyes of the citizens we are elected to serve. This man is a strong leader in the Republican Party who, just last year, ran in a primary for the state Senate and has already stated publicly that he intends to run again in 2012 for that same elected position.

Mr. Bodenweiser’s comments take us backward to the days of backroom deals and cronyism. His comments were incredibly improper and damaging and also revealed his thought processes as a possible candidate in the next election. Regardless of political affiliation, we all need serious leaders who resolve their issues in a productive manner, not someone who glorifies physical confrontation and openly advocates for political bribery.

 

According to Delaware Politics this was Eric’s response:

“I enjoyed reading a letter from Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf regarding the Oct. 26 incident involving Sheriff Jeff Christopher and Councilman Vance Philips. [“Bodenweiser’s comments were out of line,” Letters to the Editor, Nov. 5] Certainly, my tongue-in-cheek idea to settle the incident by giving the sheriff what he needs was not a feasible solution and should never have been taken seriously. On November 4, while on the radio, I said. “I was wrong; it was a bad idea; I am sincerely apologizing to those that I upset by that idea and also to those who construed the idea as blackmail, bribery or backroom dealing. Please forgive me.”
However, my comments did bring attention to the fact that our sheriff is only asking for a small increase in his budget in order to buy two desperately needed, $14,000, used, surplus squad cars and $5,000 for a minimum amount of training for his deputies. Rep. Schwartzkopf labeled my idea as “bribery, backroom deals and cronyism,” things that are ALWAYS done secretly, behind close doors. On the contrary, I publicly gave my idea out on the radio and I spoke to a reporter about it. He, of all people, should recognize this difference. Rep. Schwartzkopf admits he does “not know what actually happened in that office,” but he rules that “emotions between these two men got the best of both of them,” completely ruling out that only one person may have lost his composure. He rules and he accuses them of “resorting to physical altercations,” when it only takes one person to become aggressive. Rep. Schwartzkopf served 25 years as a police officer, but apparently never learned about bullies. Rep. Schwartzkopf comes to some far-fetched conclusion that I favor people to “duke it out” and wonders “what kind of message (I am) sending to the kids of our county,” yet he champions bringing casinos to Sussex, in essence saying to our children “if times get tough, just go down and play the slots.”
He goes on about my “thought processes,” yet his very own “thought processes” support the social and fiscal liberal agendas that are ruining our state and nation. Acting as a shill for my ex-opponent, Rep. Schwartzkopf writes that I “ran in a primary for the State Senate and has already stated publicly that he intends to run again in 2012.” I challenge Rep. Schwartzkopf to tell me exactly where and when I made this public statement. My answer to every reporter has always been “if asked to run, I will, in the opposite direction as fast as I can.” Rep Schwartzkopf is trying this incident in newspapers when it should be tried by our court system. I offered a tongue-in-cheek solution. Rep. Schwartzkopf offers nothing but complaints, condescension and personal attacks. So, I will offer another tongue-in-cheek solution that should thrill him and the liberals of his ilk. Why not just trash the state Constitution completely by doing away with the Sheriff’s Office? We can have FedEx deliver all the court documents and private auctioneers sell off the property, and that way, the state can control it all from Dover. Then, we would never have to worry about “we the people” electing any more “uppity sheriffs” that might just want us to honor that stupid old constitution.
Last, I want to thank Rep. Schwartzkopf for elevating me to being “a strong leader in the Republican Party” and for taking so much of his valuable time to write his 600-word diatribe about me. Obviously, I must be doing something right.
“That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:10
Eric Bodenweiser
Georgetown”
I thought in fairness I should allow Mr. Bodenweiser to speak for himself. This is a letter Mr. Bodenweiser sent to the Delaware State News in response to Rep. Schwartzkopf’s letter.

If you want to delve farther into the drama, feel free to peruse some of the comments on the posts linked above or simply head to the GOP meeting tonight! And remember to listen to the archive of my show on your way home!

John Papola scheduled to be on the Angel Clark Show 11/14/11

 

We all watched the Fight of the Century raps! If you didn’t watch them, now is your chance!

“I am the agenda!“

John Papola is an award winning producer/director in broadcast entertainment and marketing. He is currently a creative executive at Spike TV in their industry-leading brand group. He previously worked for MTV Animation series development and Nickelodeon’s on-air creative group. John graduated from Penn State University with a BA in film and video production.

The financial and economic crisis and a general concern for the future that comes with being a new dad, sparked an intense interest in economics and the business cycle. John was introduced to Hayek and the “Austrian” perspective on economics and the business cycle by reading Henry Hazlitt’s “Economics in One Lesson”. His reading and, in theory, his understanding has expanded with subsequent study.

John has his commute (and Russ Roberts via econtalk.org) to thank for whatever economics understanding he purports to have. It’s amazing how much one can learn with 3 hours of public transit per day and an iPhone packed with audio books and podcasts. He’s still learning… and always will be.

Samples of his directing work are available on his web site johnpapola.com.

John blogs about economics and philosophy at butwhatthehelldoiknow.com.

Learn more about John on his website.  Listen to The Angel Clark Show on Radio Freedom Monday night! If you have questions feel free to submit them using the many avenues listed in the show archives!

Never underestimate the power of Twitter!

 

This is a test – of government control – don’t stress; it’s only a test – of the Emergency Alert System

Well, it seemed that the Emergency Alert System (EAS) test today had a few areas where it wasn’t as successful as many had hoped. Some people heard Lady Gaga, some people heard static and buzzing, some people had no interruptions of their programming.

Big Brother is watching

Do not be afraid! If the Emergency Alert System test had worked as publicized there would be no reason to continue the testing on a more regular basis until the federal government is able to interrupt your broadcasting without fear that their message will not be heard!

“The nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System test was administered and the FCC and FEMA are currently collecting data about the results. This initial test was the first time we have tested the reach and scope of this technology and what additional improvements that should be made to the system as we move forward.   Only through comprehensively testing, analyzing, and improving these technologies can we ensure an effective and reliable national emergency alert and warning system.  We thank all of our partners who made this test possible and look forward to working with all our stakeholders to improve this current technology and build a robust, resilient, and fully accessible next generation alerting system that can provide timely and accurate alerts to the American people.”

When there is an “emergency” I would prefer to hear about from sources I trust, not a broadcast interrupting my scheduling informing me what the Federal Government has deemed safe for me to hear…

Never heard an Anarchist Comedian? Tonight is your chance!

Self proclaimed anarchist comedian Zach Mealer will be on the Angel Clark Show tonight!

Join us on Radio Freedom as we enjoy and celebrate the fact that it’s Friday!

Also on the docket tonight something that should not be celebrated – Sexual Assault – attitudes, ignorance, and assumptions will be addressed.

Listen LIVE from 7-9 pm EST!

 

Greece Updates Tonight on Radio Freedom & Michael RinoRemover!

Tonight on The Angel Clark Show we will have Michael RinoRemover as a guest on Radio Freedom.

Listen LIVE from 7-9 pm EST as we discuss Liberty-oriented issues.

Sadly, Greece will most likely not know much about Liberty in the days to come. We will discuss the updates as well the man slated to replace George Papandreou.  What do you know about Lucas Papademos?

 

A letter from Vance Phillips – update from the hospital

 A Letter from Vance Phillips

Sussex County Councilman

November 2, 2011

Let me begin by saying a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to everyone who has reached out to me and my family in the past few days since the accident to offer their prayers, well wishes and words of encouragement. The outpouring of love and concern has been so overwhelming that I can barely process it all. I know one thing, though. That outpouring has been  a testament to the kind of community that is Sussex County, a community I am proud to call home.

Most of you know by now many of the details of what happened on Sunday, Oct. 30, as I was performing my first solo flight here in Virginia. So I am not going to bore you with what we already know. That’s something that I can regale everyone with on another day.

What I do want to do is take a moment to update everyone on my injury, and the path ahead for my recovery. Hundreds of calls and emails have come into me from concerned folks wanting to know what’s happening, what’s ahead, what can they do to help. Obviously, I cannot respond to every email or phone call. I wish I could, but there just aren’t enough hours in the day or battery life in my Droid phone to do it!

But I wanted to take a moment to put some thoughts to paper to let  you, my family, friends, neighbors, and constituents, know of where I am and where I hope to be going in the days, weeks and even months ahead.

My doctors here at the University of Virginia Medical Center, who are doing top-notch work by the way, are optimistic about my recovery. But it’s going to be slow, and frankly, it’s too early to tell exactly how things are going to pan out.

They tell me I have a shattered T12 vertebra. That’s a section of the spine located in the thoracic vertebrae, just above the lumbar. Upon impact of my landing, that T12 bone was pushed into my spinal cord, pinching it. Thankfully, it did not sever my spinal cord.

Surgeons have inserted a couple of screws and relieved the pressure by moving the vertebra back into alignment with the spinal column. The fracture is now stabilized.

As you might imagine, this was a violent impact, and it has caused quite a bit of trauma to my body. The human body is resilient, but it will take time to heal.

Every spinal injury is different, I’m told. So it’s hard to say how I will heal, how quickly it will happen, and when I can return to my life pre-accident. The good news is I have limited movement and sensation in my legs, and that’s a positive sign. The doctors are very encouraged. We’re hopeful that will improve each day and that  I can begin some therapy within the next week or so. But time will tell, and they keep telling me that for now, we have to take it day by day.

So, when do I get to go home? That’s the big question on everyone’s minds. My family and I hope to find a rehabilitation facility closer to Delaware that would be suitable for treating my injury. Hopefully, we’ll have that pinned down in the next few days. For now, I expect to remain here at UVa until sometime next week.

Beyond that, well, we just don’t know. The entire process of stepping down from acute care to intense rehabilitation to easing me back into some sense of normalcy could take anywhere from three to six months. Maybe sooner. Could be longer. It all remains to be seen.

Right now, I have to focus on each day. With your continued prayers and my trust in God that I will pull through this, I will be back at work serving the people of Sussex County in due time. To that end, I hope to begin taking constituent calls  next week. But, if you have a pressing issue, please contact the County Council office at (302) 855-7743. Our dedicated staff can help you in my absence.

Until then, please know that I am thinking of you all and I can’t wait to get back home to the people and community I so dearly love.

Sincerely,

Vance Phillips

Vance shared this November 2, 2011 at about 10pm.