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Entries from August 2010

Kentucky’s July Unemployment Numbers Deceptive

August 20th, 2010 · 2 Comments

Kentucky Youth Advocates really knows how to scare the bejeebus out of people: Kentucky’s unemployment rate dropped to 9.9% in July. Because of the overall reduction in the workforce. Because many people fell off the unemployment rolls.

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Tags: Economy · Jobs · Stats

Really, Jack? What Does Riddle Have On Ya?

August 20th, 2010 · 12 Comments

Mark Riddle must have something on Jack Conway. Otherwise he wouldn’t continue to take his advice. Look what he’s doing now: When you’re on video tape in multiple locations, you probably shouldn’t lie about what you’ve said regarding the repeal of the Bush tax cuts. And you most certainly shouldn’t claim that you’ve been consistent [...]

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Tags: Flashback · Hypocrisy · Jack Conway · Senate · Spotted · Taxes

Weekly Transportation Lady Video Update

August 20th, 2010 · No Comments

Whaaaaat. The Transportation Lady video came to my email address this time. Wow. This week she discusses drunk driving:

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Tags: Law Enforcement

TGIF! Kentucky State Fair Is Now In Full Swing

August 20th, 2010 · 1 Comment

I’m pretty sure you want to win tickets to see the Actors Theatre production of The Kite Runner. So you should enter to win. [Page One] The latest hot rumor rolling out of the Rand Paul world is that he and his father want to run for President and Vice President – together. And at [...]

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Tags: Campaign Finance · Contest · Giving Back · Humor · Jonathan Miller · Kentucky Tourism · Rand Paul · Rumor · Senate · Spotted · Steve Beshear

Ryan Alessi’s Latest Polling Data: A Tie

August 19th, 2010 · 2 Comments

Here’s the latest U.S. Senate polling data from Ryan Alessi. U.S. Senate race: Rand Paul 41.2% Jack Conway 41.7% Undecided 16.4% Some other data: 71.3% say Conway will support the Obama agenda if he’s elected 30.4% of those say Conway would strongly support Obama Paul leads in the 1st, 2nd, 4th & 5th congressional districts [...]

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Tags: Jack Conway · Polling · Rand Paul · Senate

Jack Still Loves The Bush Tax Cuts Like Woah

August 19th, 2010 · 1 Comment

I’m pretty sure you want to win tickets to see the Actors Theatre production of The Kite Runner. So you should enter to win. [Page One] Haha, Jim Newberry’s city hall is a tower of irony and confusion. Lexington’s never-ending nightmare reigns supreme. [H-L] Are Americans really this ignorant? 43% don’t know what religion the [...]

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Tags: Barack Obama · Contest · Corruption · David L. Williams · Discrimination · Election 2011 · Giving Back · Jack Conway · Kentucky Tourism · Law Enforcement · Mitch McConnell · Polling · Rand Paul · Richie Farmer · Senate · Taxes · The Gays

Ed Martin Claims Party Official An Operative

August 19th, 2010 · 8 Comments

Haha, god. Ed Martin is now saying that he was played by Preston Bates. As you read yesterday (see comments, too), that’s not exactly the case. Here’s what Martin, the Libertarian running against John Yarmuth and Todd Lally, had to say in a statement: Ed Martin, Libertarian candidate for the 3rd District Congressional seat currently [...]

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Tags: Congress · Humor · John Yarmuth · KDP · KY-3

What’s Jim Newberry Trying To Hide?

August 19th, 2010 · No Comments

Really, what is Lexington mayor Jim Newberry trying to hide? Lexington city officials won’t release an open-records request that is at the center of a controversy at City Hall, a decision that one First Amendment expert called “pure silliness.” Bruce Sahli, director of the internal audit division, turned down a request under the Kentucky Open [...]

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Tags: Corruption · Investigation · Mainstream

What Role Did KEF Play In Faux Hate Story?

August 19th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Check this out: But IT GETS WEIRDER and actually even more REALLY F*CKING UPSETTING. Why? Well, to be honest, it’s time we consider the possibility that something is really wrong here and that Cheyenne — or her attorneys/advocates/mom — might be lying about the nature of the attack. OMFG HOW CAN YOU SAY THAT AGAINST [...]

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Tags: Frustration · Spotted · The Gays

You Could Win Tickets To Actors Theatre

August 19th, 2010 · 15 Comments

Here’s the deal: I’m putting my money where my mouth is. More of you should do the same, if you can. I want more people to get to know what Louisville has to offer. So throughout the next several months, I’m giving away four tickets to nine different Actors Theatre productions. On a few occasions, [...]

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Tags: Contest · Giving Back · Kentucky Tourism