BGE + Ehrlich

Everyone, and I do mean EVERYONE has been spouting the rhetoric back and forth.

I will say this and everyone should agree with the logic; Ehrlich called a special assembly to deal with the BGE rates. Miller doesn't like him. O'Malley doesn't like him. Busch doesn't seem too fond of him.

What made Ehrlich think that these three would go along with Ehrlich or the plan he set up? I honestly don't know.

So here's the point; when Ehrlich vetoed the bill, did he propose a counter bill? Did he? No. The Governor had made a point or two, vetoed the bill and sent it back knowing that there are enough votes to override the veto.

So, that's my Ehrlich bit.

To Everyone Who Voted Against The Bill:

Did YOU have an alternative? I faintly remember watching a good part of the debates and saw no clear alternative. ("I like this bill, but not this line, I motion we scrap the whole thing"-mentality)

I understand voting your conscious. Lots of my friends do it, and I do when its called for. But I have never spoken against something, anything, without an alternative in mind. Maybe our Republican senators/delegates have forgotten that.

Ehrlich's running mate: I'm going to make this short and sweet. She was an appointee by President Bush, who favors blind loyalty BEFORE quality. I could say some pretty nasty things about how mormons and blind faith, but I will refrain. That's not how we do things at Harcodem. Unlike Steele, I don't think Cox has the skills to fill the shoes of Governor in case something happened to Governor Ehrlich.

My alternative to Cox? Jacobs! (yes, a Dem giving advice to the Repubs.)
Jacobs is a good choice, because no one is going to change their Governor vote JUST because of where the Lt. Governor lives.
(this would not sway my vote, for I have my own reasons for not liking Jacobs)

I lived in Baltimore City for awhile...people in that area have told me that O'Malley is the best thing that happened to Charm City in 20 years. On policy and governing style, I like O'Malley over Ehrlich.

Back in Action

I've been away for the last few weeks, regrettably. This was due to Blogger.com updates, an out of town trip that didn't have internet access, and I've been speaking with some people about changing the site (new location, hosting options, additional bloggers, etc.).

The point is...I'm back. On with the blogging.

I made a stop by D.C. to talk with some congressional contacts I have. Congressman Ruppersberger has not been exactly pulling his weight. He is merely steps away from being the lease influential member of congress. No real legislation has been introduced by him and while he's on a the Government Reform committee, three hours of rooting around for info has shown me no real interest/activity on Rep. Ruppersberger's part.

If he would be more interested somewhere else, there are vacancies on other committees.

The most I've seen is an attempt to give tax-breaks to owners of Hybrid vehicles (good idea, why didn't someone jump on this sooner).

After that, Dutch is not very active. Solution: Find someone new, and I'm rooting around (it was part of my absence). I'm going to advocate a more active candidate for MD's 2nd district. I'm looking at some names currently, and almost ANYONE will be better than Dutch.

Honestly, the party needs strong individuals, willing to stand together and keep the message clear, 'We will not tolerate the conservative assault on the lower and middle class'. This won't happen with people in office who kowtow to the President, don't speak up, and pander to keep votes. MD 02 is a strong liberal base, and we can afford to move Dutch over as an advisor (because he is competent and well respected) to someone coming in.

Comments? Discussion?