The president of the Kentucky Senate (and former 2011 gubernatorial candidate) David Williams got a special gift from a very smart bird, named Paula.
It would seem that Paula, the penguin, wasn't blind to Williams' "shitty" ways, considering she messed up his desk!
Showing posts with label Kentucky. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kentucky. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Governor Steve Beshear re-elected
Was there ever any doubt that Democratic incumbent, Steve Beshear, would beat his Republican rival, Senate President David Williams, for the office of governor? I don't think there was much in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
In fact, David Williams predicted tonight's outcome during KET's last gubernatorial debate (October 31) when he alluded to his return to the Kentucky Senate after the election was complete. I think that is called a Freudian Slip, people!
In fact, David Williams predicted tonight's outcome during KET's last gubernatorial debate (October 31) when he alluded to his return to the Kentucky Senate after the election was complete. I think that is called a Freudian Slip, people!
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Morons in Kentucky
Who in their right mind would vote for Rand Paul?
He has already been declared the winner of Kentucky's Senate seat by the major networks. I'll just go ahead and say it, "What the fuck!"
He has already been declared the winner of Kentucky's Senate seat by the major networks. I'll just go ahead and say it, "What the fuck!"
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Red State Update: Rand Paul
In an attempt to get Rand Paul elected as the Kentucky's next senator, the RINO Hunters of Central Kentucky hired Red State Update to create a political advertisement.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Aqua Buddha lover Rand Paul declares Bible is a hoax
If we didn't get the memo in 2008, anyone whose last name is "Paul" is probably a moron with radical ideas about our country. If Ron Paul wasn't enough, now Kentucky--for some odd reason--has Rand Paul, who is running for the state's seat in the United States Senate.
Like his father, Ron Paul, Rand Paul is an extreme radical whose ideas are completely out of the mainstream. Only in the Republican Party could you have dabbled in witchcraft, like Delaware's Christine O'Donnell did, or declare the "Bible a hoax" and state that your god is "Aqua Buddha," like Rand Paul. Of course, these candidates have the full backing of the (Tea Party) Republican Party.
In the past, Republicans tried to say it was Democrats who had whacky notions, but this year's pool of Republican nominees has blown that notion out of the water!
Like his father, Ron Paul, Rand Paul is an extreme radical whose ideas are completely out of the mainstream. Only in the Republican Party could you have dabbled in witchcraft, like Delaware's Christine O'Donnell did, or declare the "Bible a hoax" and state that your god is "Aqua Buddha," like Rand Paul. Of course, these candidates have the full backing of the (Tea Party) Republican Party.
In the past, Republicans tried to say it was Democrats who had whacky notions, but this year's pool of Republican nominees has blown that notion out of the water!
Saturday, May 01, 2010
Kentucky Derby
This rainy first Saturday in May brings us the 136th Run for the Roses (and $2 million).
Monday, October 05, 2009
Death Penalty in Ohio
The governor of Ohio, who granted a temporary reprieve for a man sentenced to die by lethal injection, has made me think of my own first actions as future governor of Kentucky. I would enter an order ending all capital punishment in the state.
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I, Jackson Leslie Ingersoll, Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, extend greetings;
Whereas, pursuant to Section 77 of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Kentucky do hereby enact the following order;
Whereas, as Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, acting pursuant to aforementioned, declare all persons previously sentenced to capital punishment by a Court of the Commonwealth of Kentucky have said sentence commuted to life imprisonment;
Further, all persons convicted and sentenced for a capital offense by a Court of Law, during the course of the term of this order, shall have their sentence commuted to life imprisonment;
Whereas, I cause my name and the Great Seal of the Commonwealth of Kentucky to be affixed on this fifth day of October, 2009.
/s/
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Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Republican Senators play the blame game
Kentucky's junior senator, Jim Bunning, is blaming the senior senator and Senate Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell, of costing Republicans seats in the United States Senate.
Bunning, who is up for re-election next year, is seen by many as being vulnerable in his position. In 2007, Kentucky elected a Democratic governor to replace one-termer Ernie Fletcher. Perhaps, Bunning doesn't feel as if his old Washington buddy, Mitch, can't rake in the money his campaign needs to fend off Democrats next fall.
With words like that, I doubt Bunning will have much to worry about, when it comes to McConnell helping him raise money. I guess it just goes to show you that even politicians can't take the heat, so they blame everyone else (they wouldn't do that!).
Bunning, who is up for re-election next year, is seen by many as being vulnerable in his position. In 2007, Kentucky elected a Democratic governor to replace one-termer Ernie Fletcher. Perhaps, Bunning doesn't feel as if his old Washington buddy, Mitch, can't rake in the money his campaign needs to fend off Democrats next fall.
With words like that, I doubt Bunning will have much to worry about, when it comes to McConnell helping him raise money. I guess it just goes to show you that even politicians can't take the heat, so they blame everyone else (they wouldn't do that!).
Saturday, May 02, 2009
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Equality...one state at a time
Yesterday evening, California began the process of providing equal government services to all its citizens. Of course, I refer to the California Supreme Court's decision that incorporates homosexual couples into a mainstream staple of society, marriage.
Besides Massachusetts, California is the only state that protects full marital rights for homosexuals. It is, indeed, within the purview of state courts to provide equal protection to its citizens. Some states, like Kentucky, have enacted constitutional bans of homosexual rights. These bans, however, will not stand the scrutiny of federal courts. They impede upon the rights of a minority population, which is in stark violation of the United States Constitution. The Fourteenth Amendment clearly states: "No state shall...deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws."
By excluding homosexual individuals, and couples, from participating in a state sanctioned activity, to wit: marriage, then that state has denied equal protection of the law for those individuals. That is exactly why state courts in Massachusetts and California have paved the way for the inclusion of marriage for all individuals. They are simply ensuring all people have equal access to the law.
Besides Massachusetts, California is the only state that protects full marital rights for homosexuals. It is, indeed, within the purview of state courts to provide equal protection to its citizens. Some states, like Kentucky, have enacted constitutional bans of homosexual rights. These bans, however, will not stand the scrutiny of federal courts. They impede upon the rights of a minority population, which is in stark violation of the United States Constitution. The Fourteenth Amendment clearly states: "No state shall...deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws."
By excluding homosexual individuals, and couples, from participating in a state sanctioned activity, to wit: marriage, then that state has denied equal protection of the law for those individuals. That is exactly why state courts in Massachusetts and California have paved the way for the inclusion of marriage for all individuals. They are simply ensuring all people have equal access to the law.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Hillary for Kentucky
According to recent polls conducted in Kentucky, Hillary Clinton will handily win the state tomorrow in its primary.
I predict a win of at least 35-points!
I predict a win of at least 35-points!
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Kentucky Governors Endorse Hillary for President
From www.HillaryClinton.com:
"After a landslide victory in West Virginia, the Clinton Campaign today announced that former Kentucky Governors Wendell Ford, Paul Patton, John Brown, and Julian Carroll are endorsing Hillary for President. The endorsements demonstrate the widespread support Hillary continues to receive throughout the Bluegrass State."
"After a landslide victory in West Virginia, the Clinton Campaign today announced that former Kentucky Governors Wendell Ford, Paul Patton, John Brown, and Julian Carroll are endorsing Hillary for President. The endorsements demonstrate the widespread support Hillary continues to receive throughout the Bluegrass State."
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Hillary crushes Obama in West Virginia
For a race that many people consider as being over, it is amazing that the candidate they want to concede is still winning states!
Hillary Clinton won 67% of the vote yesterday in West Virginia. That hardly sounds like a candidate who should be packing her bags. She is up for a big win in Kentucky next Tuesday, also!
Hillary Clinton won 67% of the vote yesterday in West Virginia. That hardly sounds like a candidate who should be packing her bags. She is up for a big win in Kentucky next Tuesday, also!
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Governor's Inagural Ball
Democrat Steve Beshear became the 61st governor of Kentucky today.
For the tonight's festivities, my family and I have been invited to attend the governor's ball in Frankfort. In an effort to have some fun, I have invited Dwight to be my "date." I think that he will have a lot of fun, not to mention he will look very handsome in his tuxedo (I wish he didn't make me wait to see him).
Here's to an excellent night of fun!
For the tonight's festivities, my family and I have been invited to attend the governor's ball in Frankfort. In an effort to have some fun, I have invited Dwight to be my "date." I think that he will have a lot of fun, not to mention he will look very handsome in his tuxedo (I wish he didn't make me wait to see him).
Here's to an excellent night of fun!
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Ditch Mitch
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is up for re-election in 2008. Many pundits believe that he is unstoppable, even though he has been a firm supporter of George W. Bush over the past six years, which has won him no accolades of late.
In 2002, when McConnell ran for re-election against Lois Combs Weinberg (D), he was in a different political climate. The United States was fighting against the war on terror, Republicans were the good guys, and many Americans were still flying the American flag from 9/11, which was not even a year old.
Since then there has been a drastic change in the political landscape in Kentucky. McConnell, who campaigned hard for fellow Republican U.S. Representative Ernie Fletcher to successfully win the gubernatorial race in 2003, found out that his powers of influence have been blunted more than a bit. This realization came during the most recent gubernatorial race, which saw Ernie Fletcher lose his bid for re-election, even with old Uncle Mitch's dirty money and support.
Although, a Democratic challenger has yet to emerge, McConnell has already begun to release some of his $9 million war chest for political advertisements on television across the state. It is hard to believe that someone who has so much power and influence in Kentucky and Washington would be so hard pressed to begin airing political advertisements against a non-existent challenger.
It is safe to bet, however, that McConnell understands his bid for re-election in 2008, with a Democrat slated to win the White House, will be an uphill battle. Although, I accept the inevitability that he will probably win his campaign, considering he will muster all of his unholy powers to save himself, unlike his good pal, Ernie.
In 2002, when McConnell ran for re-election against Lois Combs Weinberg (D), he was in a different political climate. The United States was fighting against the war on terror, Republicans were the good guys, and many Americans were still flying the American flag from 9/11, which was not even a year old.
Since then there has been a drastic change in the political landscape in Kentucky. McConnell, who campaigned hard for fellow Republican U.S. Representative Ernie Fletcher to successfully win the gubernatorial race in 2003, found out that his powers of influence have been blunted more than a bit. This realization came during the most recent gubernatorial race, which saw Ernie Fletcher lose his bid for re-election, even with old Uncle Mitch's dirty money and support.
Although, a Democratic challenger has yet to emerge, McConnell has already begun to release some of his $9 million war chest for political advertisements on television across the state. It is hard to believe that someone who has so much power and influence in Kentucky and Washington would be so hard pressed to begin airing political advertisements against a non-existent challenger.
It is safe to bet, however, that McConnell understands his bid for re-election in 2008, with a Democrat slated to win the White House, will be an uphill battle. Although, I accept the inevitability that he will probably win his campaign, considering he will muster all of his unholy powers to save himself, unlike his good pal, Ernie.
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
AP: Kentucky Governor loses bid for second term
From The Associated Press
"Kentucky Gov. Ernie Fletcher, a Republican whose lone term was dogged by a hiring scandal, lost badly Tuesday despite an election-eve effort to woo conservative voters by displaying the Ten Commandments in the state Capitol.
"Democratic challenger Steve Beshear, a former attorney general and lieutenant governor, pulled off a political comeback 20 years after last holding office.
"With 71 percent of precincts reporting, Beshear had 431,566 votes, or 60 percent, to Fletcher's 285,297 votes, or 40 percent.
"Beshear reminded voters at every opportunity of accusations that Fletcher directed the hiring of political allies for jobs protected by the state's merit system.
"He also made religion a centerpiece of his campaign, citing his religious upbringing and running television ads showing him in front of a church in western Kentucky.
"On Monday, Fletcher ordered that the Ten Commandments be displayed alongside other historical documents in the state Capitol, after a federal judge ruled that a previous injunction in a separate court case did not apply to the display.
"Fletcher, the state's first GOP governor in more than 30 years, was indicted on misdemeanor charges that were later dismissed in a negotiated deal after a judge said he could not be tried in office. But the grand jury later issued its findings, saying Fletcher had approved a "widespread and coordinated plan" to skirt state hiring laws."
"Kentucky Gov. Ernie Fletcher, a Republican whose lone term was dogged by a hiring scandal, lost badly Tuesday despite an election-eve effort to woo conservative voters by displaying the Ten Commandments in the state Capitol.
"Democratic challenger Steve Beshear, a former attorney general and lieutenant governor, pulled off a political comeback 20 years after last holding office.
"With 71 percent of precincts reporting, Beshear had 431,566 votes, or 60 percent, to Fletcher's 285,297 votes, or 40 percent.
"Beshear reminded voters at every opportunity of accusations that Fletcher directed the hiring of political allies for jobs protected by the state's merit system.
"He also made religion a centerpiece of his campaign, citing his religious upbringing and running television ads showing him in front of a church in western Kentucky.
"On Monday, Fletcher ordered that the Ten Commandments be displayed alongside other historical documents in the state Capitol, after a federal judge ruled that a previous injunction in a separate court case did not apply to the display.
"Fletcher, the state's first GOP governor in more than 30 years, was indicted on misdemeanor charges that were later dismissed in a negotiated deal after a judge said he could not be tried in office. But the grand jury later issued its findings, saying Fletcher had approved a "widespread and coordinated plan" to skirt state hiring laws."
Other Kentucky Elections
It would seem that the Kentucky electorate is splitting a bit between the political parties. Although, Democrats have won most state offices, there are two that remain in Republican hands. Those are the offices of Secretary of State and Commissioner of Agriculture.
The one I want to comment on most is the office of Commissioner of Agriculture. Currently, this office is held by Richie Farmer. Farmer's singular claim to fame is that once upon a time he was a star player for the University of Kentucky's basketball program.
That's a great qualification, right?
Apparently, that is enough to get you a state office. I wonder if they would even be willing to look at his real qualifications? Luckily this office is minimal; otherwise, I'd be really upset about it.
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Governor's Race:
With all of Kentucky's 120 counties' precincts reporting, except forty of them, Beshear's victory is at 60%.
The one I want to comment on most is the office of Commissioner of Agriculture. Currently, this office is held by Richie Farmer. Farmer's singular claim to fame is that once upon a time he was a star player for the University of Kentucky's basketball program.
That's a great qualification, right?
Apparently, that is enough to get you a state office. I wonder if they would even be willing to look at his real qualifications? Luckily this office is minimal; otherwise, I'd be really upset about it.
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Governor's Race:
With all of Kentucky's 120 counties' precincts reporting, except forty of them, Beshear's victory is at 60%.
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