Hundreds of residents, many of whom took a day off from work, were planning to crash the Legislative Office Building Wednesday. Both House Republican Leader Larry Cafero, R-Norwalk and Senate Republican Leader John McKinney, R-Fairfield, will be on hand to hear from the public. Cafero denounced the abrupt cancellation.
more at Chris Healy's blog
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Monday, March 9, 2009
Democratic Chairmen of the Judiciary Committee Declare Holy War Against Catholics
Chris Healy has the skinny
HARTFORD- Legislation proposed by the Democratic chairmen of the Judiciary Committee represents a brazen affront to the Roman Catholic Church and speaks to their desire to have the state dictate policy and procedure to people of faith, according to Republican State Party Chairman Chris Healy Monday.
"Democrats have crossed the line between church and state," said Healy. "Mike Lawlor and Andrew McDonald are now saying that the state knows best when it comes to being church member. Every citizen of Connecticut, no matter what faith, should be frightened by this legislation."
Committee bill 1098, which will be heard at a public hearing on Wednesday, would require that each Roman Catholic church’s governing body be comprised of between seven and 13 lay people and that the Archdiocese would have a solely advisory role. These lay councils would have complete control over the operations of each church or organization.
"Many people throughout Connecticut, including those who are not of the Catholic faith should be very concerned at this power play by the Democrats," said Healy. "There seems to be no limit to the arrogance of power by the Democrats. Now, with a $6 billion short fall, with people losing their jobs and homes, Rep. Lawlor wants to take over the Catholic Church over the management of a parish’s money. How can anyone who has spent the state of Connecticut near bankruptcy now support fiscal control over religious institutions?"
Healy said many people might think the legislative proposal is a mistake or simply a result of a request from a legislator who is doing it as a request from the constituent.
“This bill is a committee bill and would only see the light of day with the support and blessing of its leadership,” said Healy. “Now, it seems clear that Democratic Party in Connecticut believes the state of Connecticut should be deciding how are churches are run.”
Bill Donohue weighs in:
"Bishop Lori is correct to say that the bill 'is a thinly-veiled attempt to silence the Catholic Church on the important issues of the day, such as same-sex marriage,' '' Donohue said. "Indeed, it is payback: this brutal act of revenge by Lawlor and McDonald, two champions of gay marriage, is designed to muzzle the voice of the Catholic Church.''
Donohue added, "By singling out the Catholic Church - no other religion has been targeted - Lawlor and McDonald have demonstrated that they are ethically unfit to continue as lawmakers. They have evinced a bias so strong, and so malicious, that it compromises their ability to serve the public good. They should therefore by expelled by their colleagues.''
HARTFORD- Legislation proposed by the Democratic chairmen of the Judiciary Committee represents a brazen affront to the Roman Catholic Church and speaks to their desire to have the state dictate policy and procedure to people of faith, according to Republican State Party Chairman Chris Healy Monday.
"Democrats have crossed the line between church and state," said Healy. "Mike Lawlor and Andrew McDonald are now saying that the state knows best when it comes to being church member. Every citizen of Connecticut, no matter what faith, should be frightened by this legislation."
Committee bill 1098, which will be heard at a public hearing on Wednesday, would require that each Roman Catholic church’s governing body be comprised of between seven and 13 lay people and that the Archdiocese would have a solely advisory role. These lay councils would have complete control over the operations of each church or organization.
"Many people throughout Connecticut, including those who are not of the Catholic faith should be very concerned at this power play by the Democrats," said Healy. "There seems to be no limit to the arrogance of power by the Democrats. Now, with a $6 billion short fall, with people losing their jobs and homes, Rep. Lawlor wants to take over the Catholic Church over the management of a parish’s money. How can anyone who has spent the state of Connecticut near bankruptcy now support fiscal control over religious institutions?"
Healy said many people might think the legislative proposal is a mistake or simply a result of a request from a legislator who is doing it as a request from the constituent.
“This bill is a committee bill and would only see the light of day with the support and blessing of its leadership,” said Healy. “Now, it seems clear that Democratic Party in Connecticut believes the state of Connecticut should be deciding how are churches are run.”
Bill Donohue weighs in:
"Bishop Lori is correct to say that the bill 'is a thinly-veiled attempt to silence the Catholic Church on the important issues of the day, such as same-sex marriage,' '' Donohue said. "Indeed, it is payback: this brutal act of revenge by Lawlor and McDonald, two champions of gay marriage, is designed to muzzle the voice of the Catholic Church.''
Donohue added, "By singling out the Catholic Church - no other religion has been targeted - Lawlor and McDonald have demonstrated that they are ethically unfit to continue as lawmakers. They have evinced a bias so strong, and so malicious, that it compromises their ability to serve the public good. They should therefore by expelled by their colleagues.''
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Is it illegal to videotape police in Connecticut?
On the evening of his arrest, at around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19, Father Manship walked into My Country Store, a convenience store in East Haven run by Ecuadorians. Inside, the police were removing over 60 expired license plates that had been hung as decorations in the store. The license plates were government property, the officers had said, and they were confiscating them.
Manship entered the shop, took out a digital camera, and began videotaping the East Haven police officers who were removing license plates from a wall in the rear of the store.
The officers immediately ordered Manship to stop videotaping, seized his camera and put him under arrest, according to Manship. Within minutes of his arrival, everyone in the store fell silent as Father Manship was led out in handcuffs. He was charged with interfering with a police officer and creating a public disturbance....
....After the police arrested the priest, they noticed that the store was equipped with security cameras. Elio Cruz, a leader in New Haven’s Virgen Del Cisne Ecuadorian community, was in the store that night. “When [the police officers] realized there was videotaping from My Country Store, they went crazy,” Cruz recalled later. “They said it was illegal and they tried to grab the computer.”
What is up with the East Haven Police Department??
h/t
Christine Stuart
Manship entered the shop, took out a digital camera, and began videotaping the East Haven police officers who were removing license plates from a wall in the rear of the store.
The officers immediately ordered Manship to stop videotaping, seized his camera and put him under arrest, according to Manship. Within minutes of his arrival, everyone in the store fell silent as Father Manship was led out in handcuffs. He was charged with interfering with a police officer and creating a public disturbance....
....After the police arrested the priest, they noticed that the store was equipped with security cameras. Elio Cruz, a leader in New Haven’s Virgen Del Cisne Ecuadorian community, was in the store that night. “When [the police officers] realized there was videotaping from My Country Store, they went crazy,” Cruz recalled later. “They said it was illegal and they tried to grab the computer.”
What is up with the East Haven Police Department??
h/t
Christine Stuart
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Obama puts the chill on Geithner
This is cold. Check how Obama treats Little Timmy Geithner at about 6:15 into this video clip. Ouch.
http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=1045687816&play=1
h/t
MulhollandDrive at Politics for Pros
http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=1045687816&play=1
h/t
MulhollandDrive at Politics for Pros
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Dorothy Day - "Don't call me a saint, I don't want to be dismissed that easily."
"Dorothy Day: Don't Call Me a Saint" is the first full length documentary on Dorothy Day. See http://www.dorothydaydoc.com for more information.
Thought crime at CCSU
Professor Called Police After Student Presentation
For student John Wahlberg, a class presentation on campus violence turned into a confrontation with the campus police due to a complaint by the professor.
On October 3, 2008, Wahlberg and two other classmates prepared to give an oral presentation for a Communication 140 class that was required to discuss a “relevant issue in the media”. Wahlberg and his group chose to discuss school violence due to recent events such as the Virginia Tech shootings that occurred in 2007.
Shortly after his professor, Paula Anderson, filed a complaint with the CCSU Police against her student. During the presentation Wahlberg made the point that if students were permitted to conceal carry guns on campus, the violence could have been stopped earlier in many of these cases. He also touched on the controversial idea of free gun zones on college campuses.
That night at work, Wahlberg received a message stating that the campus police “requested his presence”. Upon entering the police station, the officers began to list off firearms that were registered under his name, and questioned him about where he kept them.
They told Wahlberg that they had received a complaint from his professor that his presentation was making students feel “scared and uncomfortable”. ...
CCSU Recorder
For student John Wahlberg, a class presentation on campus violence turned into a confrontation with the campus police due to a complaint by the professor.
On October 3, 2008, Wahlberg and two other classmates prepared to give an oral presentation for a Communication 140 class that was required to discuss a “relevant issue in the media”. Wahlberg and his group chose to discuss school violence due to recent events such as the Virginia Tech shootings that occurred in 2007.
Shortly after his professor, Paula Anderson, filed a complaint with the CCSU Police against her student. During the presentation Wahlberg made the point that if students were permitted to conceal carry guns on campus, the violence could have been stopped earlier in many of these cases. He also touched on the controversial idea of free gun zones on college campuses.
That night at work, Wahlberg received a message stating that the campus police “requested his presence”. Upon entering the police station, the officers began to list off firearms that were registered under his name, and questioned him about where he kept them.
They told Wahlberg that they had received a complaint from his professor that his presentation was making students feel “scared and uncomfortable”. ...
CCSU Recorder
Saturday, February 21, 2009
A response to Eric Holder
The first black AG appointed by the first black president has suggested that we are a nation of cowards when it comes to discussing matters of race. Herewith my contribution to raising racial consciousness.
http://www.presidentplease.com/
SPOOF President Replaces N-Word on the news - watch more funny videos
http://www.presidentplease.com/
Chi il bel sogno di Doretta
Wow, the intertoobs sure has some great clips.
Ainoa Arteta sings Chi il bel sogno di Doretta from Act One of Puccini's La Rondine with the Washington Opera.
Ainoa Arteta sings Chi il bel sogno di Doretta from Act One of Puccini's La Rondine with the Washington Opera.
Sarah Callinan as Despina
Another lamentable thing about the demise of Connecticut Opera is budding artists have one less place to display their art and hone their skills. Sarah was a resident artist at Connecticut Opera for awhile. In her role as Despina in Cosi Fan Tutti she received the biggest ovations, even though the other principal singers were well known stars in the opera world. The role of Despina may lend itself to that, it requires a flair for comedy, which Sarah has an abundance of in addition to her wonderful voice. This is from the orchestra dress rehearsal. Of course, she is holding back a little, to save her voice for the Opening Performance.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
The revolution will not be pasteurized!
This Ursuline nun informed the chair of the Environment Committee yesterday that if they restrict sales of raw milk and cheese made from raw milk that they will go underground. Behind her stands one of my favorite legislators, Diana Urban.
"An unjust law is no law at all."
--St. Augustine
"An unjust law is no law at all."
--St. Augustine
Monday, February 9, 2009
Sunday, February 8, 2009
A live baby was delivered, but ended up dead in a cardboard box
They revoked the abortionist's license to practice, but it begs the question - why wasn't he charged with murder?
Fla. doctor loses license after botched abortion
Next question: How can the mother who sought the death of her unborn child recover damages for seeing the death acted out in front of her?
"The baby writhed and gasped for air, still connected to [Sycloria] Williams by the umbilical cord. Immobilized by shock, Williams watched [abortion clinic owner Belkis] Gonzalez run into the room, cut the umbilical cord with a pair of orange-handled shears, stuff the baby and afterbirth into a red biohazard bag and throw the bag into a garbage can," the lawsuit explains.
Fla. doctor loses license after botched abortion
Next question: How can the mother who sought the death of her unborn child recover damages for seeing the death acted out in front of her?
"The baby writhed and gasped for air, still connected to [Sycloria] Williams by the umbilical cord. Immobilized by shock, Williams watched [abortion clinic owner Belkis] Gonzalez run into the room, cut the umbilical cord with a pair of orange-handled shears, stuff the baby and afterbirth into a red biohazard bag and throw the bag into a garbage can," the lawsuit explains.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Sign of the times
Maestro Willie just dropped this bomb. Unbelievable.
January 29, 2009
Dear Friend of Connecticut Opera:
Next month will mark the 67th Anniversary of the first performance by Connecticut Opera. Unfortunately, its passing will not be met with great celebration as we must regrettably inform you that Connecticut Opera is the latest victim of the current economic crisis facing our nation.
Last night our Board of Trustees approved a plan to cancel the production of the final two operas of our season: The Daughter of the Regiment and La Bohème. The decision to cancel the rest of the season is not one that was easily made.
The reality of our situation is that ticket sales for Connecticut Opera in a normal season cover less than 40% of the cost of producing the high-quality opera you have grown to expect from us over the past 67 years. This year, however, we are facing enormous economic challenges including a slow down in ticket sales and increased difficulty in raising charitable gifts and sponsorships. This combination has made it financially impossible for us to complete the season.
We know that you, like the entire Greater Hartford community, will have many questions about Connecticut Opera’s future, but it will take a few weeks before we will have clear answers. We ask that you give our Board of Trustees the necessary time to develop a plan for our future.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, Management and Staff of Connecticut Opera, we wish to thank you for the many years of glorious music-making, and extend our sincerest appreciation for your support and understanding during this very difficult time.
Willie Anthony Waters
January 29, 2009
Dear Friend of Connecticut Opera:
Next month will mark the 67th Anniversary of the first performance by Connecticut Opera. Unfortunately, its passing will not be met with great celebration as we must regrettably inform you that Connecticut Opera is the latest victim of the current economic crisis facing our nation.
Last night our Board of Trustees approved a plan to cancel the production of the final two operas of our season: The Daughter of the Regiment and La Bohème. The decision to cancel the rest of the season is not one that was easily made.
The reality of our situation is that ticket sales for Connecticut Opera in a normal season cover less than 40% of the cost of producing the high-quality opera you have grown to expect from us over the past 67 years. This year, however, we are facing enormous economic challenges including a slow down in ticket sales and increased difficulty in raising charitable gifts and sponsorships. This combination has made it financially impossible for us to complete the season.
We know that you, like the entire Greater Hartford community, will have many questions about Connecticut Opera’s future, but it will take a few weeks before we will have clear answers. We ask that you give our Board of Trustees the necessary time to develop a plan for our future.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, Management and Staff of Connecticut Opera, we wish to thank you for the many years of glorious music-making, and extend our sincerest appreciation for your support and understanding during this very difficult time.
Willie Anthony Waters
Monday, January 19, 2009
AFSCME - the fucking union that works for YOU
This was a PSA that the voice-over person decided to record an "alternate" version of for fun. It comes from the archives of a local tv station.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Largest Arms Market in the World
Interesting travelogue through the tribal areas of northwest Pakistan and through the Khyber Pass.
h/t to unclewest at Politics for Pros
Andrew Wyeth, RIP
My favorite Wyeth painting, probably because the dog is a dead ringer for Pancho, the youngest in my pack.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Monday, January 5, 2009
Branford Marsalis: What I've learned from my students is that students today are completely full of shit.
I met Branford once when I was tending bar at a hotel he was a guest in. The only reason he came down to the bar was the concierge told him the bartender was a jazz buff and would get a kick out of meeting him. It was a classy thing to do, I could tell he wasn't entirely comfortable, there was a rather boisterous crowd in the bar that night. Being the gentleman that he is, I'm a little surprised at the forceful language, he must have strong views on the subject.
Transcript: What I've learned from my students is that students today are completely full of shit.
That is what I've learned from my students. Much like the generation before them, the only thing they are really interested in is you telling them how right they are and how good they are.
That is the same mentality that basically forces Harvard to give out B's to people that don't deserve them out of the fear that they'll go to other school that will give them B's, and those schools will make the money.
We live in a country that seems to be in this massive state of delusion, where the idea of what you are is more important than you actually being that. And it actually works just as long as everybody's winking at the same time. If one person stops winking, you just beat the crap out of that person, and they either start winking or go somewhere else.
My students — all they want to hear how good they are and how talented they are. Most of them aren't really willing to work to the degree to live up to that.
h/t
Maggie's Farm
Transcript: What I've learned from my students is that students today are completely full of shit.
That is what I've learned from my students. Much like the generation before them, the only thing they are really interested in is you telling them how right they are and how good they are.
That is the same mentality that basically forces Harvard to give out B's to people that don't deserve them out of the fear that they'll go to other school that will give them B's, and those schools will make the money.
We live in a country that seems to be in this massive state of delusion, where the idea of what you are is more important than you actually being that. And it actually works just as long as everybody's winking at the same time. If one person stops winking, you just beat the crap out of that person, and they either start winking or go somewhere else.
My students — all they want to hear how good they are and how talented they are. Most of them aren't really willing to work to the degree to live up to that.
h/t
Maggie's Farm
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