Fire Department Overtime Budget

Its nice to see even though a 4th "overtime eliminating" shift has been enacted, there is still going to be plenty of overage on the overtime budget for the fire department. I know there is going to be an attempt to lay blame everywhere on this from the Fire Administrator to the County Executive, but I want to try to give everyone the true take on what has happened with this.

The 4th shift was OKed by Janet Owens and Ron Blackwell. I'd like to take the responsibility off of Chief David Stokes and Executive Leopold, but we can't fully, because they are the "Men" and the buck stops at their desks. Something new and really quick minded will have to be done about this problem, and looking at the background of Chief Stokes, it will.

Now, lets put another spin on things:

About 80% of the employees of the Fire Department don't live in Anne Arundel County, but screamed for a 4th shift, which made more overtime, and raised our taxes. These are members of the IAFF of Anne Arundel County, and yet still don't live here..... They live in other counties or states, where taxes are lower and its cheaper to live because Anne Arundel County is "too expensive" for their pay rate. Well, if they didn't request a 4th shift, and higher pay rate, wouldn't that be at least an attempt at making lower taxes for themselves to live where they work, and for the citizens they serve?

I admit, there is no pay high enough for Firemen, Paramedics, Police Officers, Jail Guards, Nurses, etc........ but in reality, aren't they making things harder for people who actually live here?

I'm ready for 2010!

I have spots staked out for them already. 2010 here I come!

Lets give Dave Kyle a good idea....

A fresh new start to 2010

A conservative refuge in my mind.....

Need I Say More?

Greg Kline and Jamison Moody, Same Mindset, Different View.......

Well, I just finished listening to the Conservative Refuge podcast again this week, and found myself yet again doubting Greg. I also came to the conclusion that he is almost an exact replica of Jamison Moody, except that they are of different parties and different views.

Greg, I like your response to my opinion about the rebuttal posts and voicemails, but Like I said, it's too much like BS. Too much like Bryan Simonaire in that he does his best to wander as far away from the truth as possible, and true bovine fecal matter. Let me ask a question that refutes what you have said. On your blog, the post titled "Why Such Bad Blood" from late January, Why has the comments page been edited so much that the bloggers names have been changed to anonymous? Lets not forget to add the fact that a few comments have also been deleted that I knew you didn't agree with.

Yeah, I'm blowing the whistle, calling a foul, and waiving the red flag. Just like pollen, I'm allergic to bulls*** and I just sneezed. If anyone would like to refute me on this, feel free, but I'd also like to hear from those who's comments were deleted.

Now, for those of you who question what likeness Jamison Moody and Greg Kline have, besides being exact opposites on political affiliation and view, it is this simple:
1. Both are company men for their sides.

2. They both do not like to hear the opinion of the opposition and both do downplay it.

3. During extreme disagreement on their blogs, they will:
A. Delete your post; or
B. Ban you from their blog all together; or
(I will give Greg credit, he hasn't gone as far as to do B, but Jamison is famous for this)
C. Maybe even hide your name.

4. Both attempt to be passively belligerent to their opposition with little success. (Yeah Greg, I noticed the child saying the "Legend" line in the beginning.)

Much as in Jamison's case, Greg's credibility with me is going down like a skydiver without a parachute. Yes, call me on waiting until now to ask about the post with the edited identities and deleted posts, but as a good lawyer knows, there is a better time and place for everything.

Greg, I don't know you personally, and know little about you. Don't take this stuff as a personal attack, but I am not going to hesitate to throw my unadulterated observations out for everyone to see.


Link to "Why Such Bad Blood" Comments:
https://www2.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=37413290&postID=116861645613285336

Senate Smoking Bill a Cop-Out

The bar and resturant smoking bill has dissappointed me. There has been an addition added to it that states "a Bar or Resturant that can claim their business has diminshed because of the loss of smoking may be exempt".

Great, just great. Leave it to the powers that be in this land to yet again pass another useless bill. Every bar owner in the state will be going faster to claim hardship than a fat man to get a sandwich.

I have a new slogan for the senate today

"As useful as a fart on a windy day"

I'm a refugee from the conservative refuge

I've listened to the past four conservative refuge PodCasts and I have to say "Its just too much like BS". Could this be too much like Bryan Simonaire or too much like BullSh**? Both.

Greg, you've lost my interest. I went to private school, got accepted into college, and even was able to bypass most of the English program due to the high scores I received during testing..... But I still need a dictionary and the rewind button to catch everything you say. Also, it seems you allow almost no rebuttal to your comments. I want to know what the other side has to say about the issue without your complete and udder input on what you think they may be delving into.

Maybe its just a little too conservative (and wordy) for my taste. Sorry to everyone if I seem to picky.

Jessup Correctional Closes its Doors....

Couldn't have happened soon enough. The problems this facility has had in the past year(s) are unacceptable.

Although, like well needed traffic lights at busy intersections, it took someone getting killed before there was a solution to the problem.

Senate Death Penalty Repeal Fails

No Big Suprise.......

It failed before......it failed now......it will fail again.......

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/politics/bal-deathpenalty0315,0,7166768.story?coll=bal-home-headlines

Don Dwyer.... Better prepaired than a SWAT Team....

WBAL 11 News aired a story tonight on the 11-o'clock news about Don Dwyer and his "constant vigilance" of the threats that have been made towards him about his views on gay marriage. Needless to say my faint and only reaction was just to mutter to myself "Dwyer, Cry me a River".

To those who write hate letters to this lame excuse for a delegate..... For our own good here in Maryland, Please Stop! I'm tired of people who are giving this guy an excuse to spout his "story of misery" and also getting his message about about HB919. I really want this guy to have no chance at all of passing a bill, and giving him air-time on television is not helping my cause (not that I think its really going to pass in the first place).

As much as I don't like Dan Rodricks point of view....

I won't miss the opportunity to use it to agree with someone about the poor way that Martin O'Malley is beginning his term as governor. I want to hear O'Malley talk about banning special interest now.......

http://blogs.baltimoresun.com/news_local_rodricks/2007/03/wayne_and_wind.html

Leopold to Downzone Land in Annapolis Neck

I like seeing this headline, but its just in the wrong place.

It would read better to see: "Leopold to downzone land in Marley Neck and Tanyard Springs"

Lets face it, If the few thousand homes go in on Marley Neck Blvd. and Solley Road that are projected within the upcoming years, the Pasadena peninsula will be, for lack of better terms, one large cluster. Traffic is already at terrible conditions during peak hours of the day. With the addition of these homes, traffic on Fort Smallwood Road and Solley Road will be horrendous.

Let me add more fuel to the fire:

Our hospitals are already being overcrowded.......

Our ambulance system is being pushed to its wits end.........

Pumping stations for Sewage are popping up like Psoriasis.......

As are 3 new homes on sites where only 1 existed before.......

As are those who are defaulting on their payments for these luxurious new homes........

I also read today because of these defaults that our economy is slowly beginning to slip off-course. The further and further the public plunges themselves into debt, the closer we become to losing this economy.

Although, Folks, I don't think this economy is all that it makes itself to be. In truth, I think we are looking at a proxy economy.... taking place of the one that really belongs there. Soon, as in all things, the proxy will come to an end and the ugly truth will rear its head to bite many of us where it hurts, so lets prepair now.

Simonaire Backs off of School Board Bill

After the numerous weeks of waiting for a vote on the school board bill for Anne Arundel County, I now see that Sen. Bryan Simonaire has now backed down to "further investigate" and setup a committee on the situation. This was an extremely lousy way to say "I know I'm going to lose". Simonaire claimed before being elected that he was fighting for the people of the 31st district..... and now to see him back away from a fight for the people that elected him is an absolute shame. If he had done his homework in the first place... there wouldn't have been a need to back down.


If Simonaire ever reads this..... Thanks..... You just made me $50...... Betting you wouldn't stand your ground on an issue and showing your true colors about your beliefs.

Computer Virus Disables County Computer System....

On No! I lost access to my groupwise account! AA County computer system cripples under the enormous strain of a virus. We have to do payroll and accounting and all paperwork by hand!!! On no Mr. Peabody, we've just been catapulted back to 1973!

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/annearundel/bal-virus0308,0,2491750.story?coll=bal-local-headlines

I can't help but say that I agree with this....

Looks like the likelihood of a total smoking ban across the state is becoming bigger and bigger ever since the worthless baltimore city council (and mayor) actually did something worthwhile for a change. Firsthand testimony is playing a big part in the second-hand smoking problem, and having to deal with it myself in some capacities, I'm glad.


So, will it pass? Will it be a flop.....? All this and more, stayed tuned for next week....same bat time....same bat channel......

Hey Ma! Get a load of those Nads hanging from that man's Truck!

It brings humor back to light in the state house when some goofy legislator decides that hes going to attempt to stop me from hanging a set of giant testicles from my truck. Hey, lets not forget the breasts that dangle from rear-view mirrors.

Link: http://www.wbaltv.com/news/11196494/detail.html

Wish in one hand.....s*** in the other.......

When I tagged John Leopold's name in on election day I was sure hoping that my taxes would stay the same.....and maybe even go lower.... but even the shimmer of hope I had for that now seems to have gone by the wayside. I'm not yet sorry that the man got my vote, but I hope by the end of his four year term this go around he doesn't manage to drive me away from voting republican by making "Say one thing and do another" actions.

After ending my last paragraph I also have to include this thought.... I am going to be driven to vote democrat in the next upcoming elections. Not only Bush and the war have driven me this way, but the turnout of the election in the 31st district.