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Entries from November 2009

Tom Riner Gets Major Democratic Opponent

November 19th, 2009 · 4 Comments

So, kids, it’s official. Tom Riner – the guy who embarrassed the crap out of Kentucky when he went crazy trying to say “God” is responsible for homeland security, the notorious homophobe, the man whose wife continually steals Democratic positions within the Democratic Party, the guy who consistently buys the black vote – has major [...]

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Tags: FEAR! · Giving Back · KDP · Spotted

Thursday Morning Dept of Burning Books

November 19th, 2009 · 17 Comments

Karen Sypher was indicted on six counts including retaliating against a victim. This story is never going away. [Ruh Ro] Kentucky’s poor spend a larger percentage on taxes. Which makes tons of sense. Too bad Frankfort is too damn ignorant to attempt serious tax reform. [H-L] After years of corruption and double standards, Ed Worley [...]

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Tags: Barack Obama · Corruption · Eastern Kentucky · Humor · Jobs · KDP · Mainstream Mistake · Poverty · Rand Paul · Richie Farmer · Senate · Taxes · UofL

Bunch of Wednesday Afternoon Time Wasting

November 18th, 2009 · 3 Comments

Cynthia McKinney just does not care for that mean Phillip Bailey and is “inaccurate” questions. Man, that woman is insane. Hilarious interview. [LEO Weekly] King Coal really did win. The Commonwealth of Kentucky once again loses. [Bruce Maples] It’s a shame the bailout wasn’t for small business and homeowners in the first place. Giving our [...]

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Tags: Corruption · Economy · Health Care · Humor · Jobs · John Yarmuth · Journalism · Senate · Steve Beshear · Taxes · Wasted Money

Pee Alert: Trey Grayson & The Terra-ists

November 18th, 2009 · 2 Comments

Don’t worry! Trey Grayson will protect us from Nobama’s terra-ists! From his latest email blast: I’m writing you today about an issue of great concern to me. The Obama Administration has announced plans to bring terrorists currently held safely at the $200 million plus detention facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, including alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid [...]

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Tags: FEAR! · Humor · Mitch McConnell · Trey Grayson

RUH RO: Double-Dipping Lt. Dan?

November 18th, 2009 · No Comments

Daniel Mongiardo reported just $10,000 in income as a surgeon on his federal financial disclosure, zero dollars on his state disclosure. But he billed Medicaid a whopping $679,142. That’s right. He collected $43,200 from Kentucky taxpayers while billing Medicaid for removing ear wax. From the latest Conway camp press release: Dr. Daniel Mongiardo is double [...]

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Tags: Corruption · Dan Mongiardo · Hypocrisy · Jack Conway · Senate · Wasted Money

Jodie Haydon Rumor Floating Around Frankfort

November 18th, 2009 · 2 Comments

The big thing floating around Frankfort this week is the alleged story of Jodie Haydon being less than friendly to the working man. The story goes something like this: Haydon purchased a quarry and solidified an agreement with the quarry’s prior owner to fire all employees so they’d be forced to re-apply for their jobs. [...]

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Tags: Jobs · KDP · Kentucky Business · Rumor · Special Election

Hate Groups in Kentucky Are Concerning

November 18th, 2009 · No Comments

LEO Weekly’s Phillip Bailey is quickly becoming one of the top journalists in the state. His story in this week’s issue about an FBI informant warning of hate groups should be required reading. Here’s an excerpt: For three years, Aryan Nation leaders believed Hall was a trusted member — he traveled across the country with [...]

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Tags: Discrimination · FEAR! · Mainstream · Takin yer guns!

Sad News for Kentucky, Well, News

November 18th, 2009 · No Comments

It’s a sad time for journalism all over the Commonwealth. But it’s extra-sad with the news that the Associated Press has laid off Joe Biesk, a veritable fixture of Frankfort. We wish Joe and his family all the best.

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Tags: Economy · Frustration · Journalism · Mainstream

Jack Conway Talks to Some Ladies

November 18th, 2009 · 1 Comment

That Jack Conway is so mean. Here he is talking to some ladies or something at the Women’s Network Somebody please watch that video above and tell me if it sucks. I saw Lt. Dan in the background looking all smirky.

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Tags: Jack Conway · Senate · Spotted

Wednesday Morning Dept of Beshear Corruption?

November 18th, 2009 · 5 Comments

Whodathunkit! Ron Mills says he was fired as the mine chief because he blocked illegal permits. No one in the Commonwealth is surprised that the Beshear Administration would attempt to silence its critics and eliminate political obstacles. [John Cheves] Why does Steve Beshear want Jerry Abramson on his ticket? Primarily because of Cordish Companies. The [...]

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Tags: Campaign Finance · Corruption · Dan Mongiardo · Eastern Kentucky · Gambling · Steve Beshear