The danger of long term alcohol abuse

Looks like Congresscritter Chris Murphy's (CT-5) pal is in trouble:



A federal judge has ordered Rep. Jack Murtha (D-Pa.) to testify in a defamation case related to the deaths of Iraqi civilians in the town of Haditha in 2005, according to the Associated Press.

Murtha, a former Marine. accused Marines involved in the "cold-blooded murder and war crimes'' during the Haditha incident. Fran Wuterich, a Marine sergeant involved in the icident, has sued Murtha for defamation over his comments.

According to AP, U.S. District Judge Rosemary M. Collyer wants Murtha to explain why he made this statement and any documents he has related to the incident.

From the AP: 'You're writing a very wide road for members of Congress to go to their home districts and say anything they choose about private persons and be able to do so without any liability. Are you sure you want to do that?'' Collyer said, adding later, ''How far can a congressman go and still be protected?"


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Just Say "NO" to Dave Zoni

Lest we forget the calibre of Zoni's last campaign; and thus his own lack thereof.

From The Southington Observer

Zoni’s shameful tactics

Zoni, a Democrat, approved a piece of campaign literature that is so vile and repugnant, it sets a new low mark for negative campaigning.

Democratic alderman and current Southington resident Don Rinaldi, who in 2001 led the fight for impeachment proceedings against Giordano, has said the mailer “crossed the line” and that Caligiuri was clearly working for an agreement with the best interests of the city in mind.

Zoni should be ashamed and his entire campaign staff should be embarrassed for stooping to such a low. At a minimum, an apology is in order here, but we seriously doubt one will be forthcoming.

Note: No apology has ever come; the man apparently has no honor what-so-ever.

.... Zoni has made the decision that he is intent on winning at any
cost, even if twisting the facts...

The Observer concluded
.... a moral compass that can help him distinguish the differences between right and wrong.

Sadly Dave Zoni has come up woefully short in that department.

Coat Drive / Hero's to Hometown Dinner

We were able to collect over 1000 gently used (in some cases brand new!) coats!

Further - the fund raiser dinner at the Elks Lodge was a huge success serving around 300 civic minded patriotic people; and Dave Hubbs of Friendship Lodge #33 A.F.& A.M. (Masons) was able to present the drive with an additional $1500

Never before in Southington history have so many civic & fraternal groups worked together - it's been an inspiration.

Thanks again!




(Fear not regular readers - I'll post something controversial in the near future.)

Heros to Hometown

Heros to Hometown
American Legion Family Post #72
and
B.P.O.Elks #1669 / Southington

Pasta Dinner & Fundraiser
Elks Lodge 114 Main Street Southington, CT

Wednesday September 12. 2007 5:00 - 7:00pm

This program welcomes home returning US Military who have been injured and is designed to give them whatever help & support they might need.

Coat Drive!

Do you recall that coat sitting in your closet that you bought last year….but you took off 5 pounds and now it doesn’t quite fit correctly. (Notice I didn’t say put ON 5 pounds…Come’ on, let’s be upbeat here)

WELL, WE WANT IT. !!!


Your children or grandchildren who are just growing like weeds and they outgrew that beautiful coat you bought them last year…

WELL, WE WANT IT. !!!


Remember the coat that your Aunt Sally gave you…It’s a great coat…but it’s blue and blue doesn’t go with your eyes and you never wore it…

WELL, WE WANT IT !!!


September 8th marks the end of Phase 2 of 3 of a “Year of Giving “ . Phase 2 will take all those coats we just discussed and donate them to “Stand Down” at the Veterans Home and Hospital later in September. Many of you may be veterans and if you are not veterans then perhaps your brother or father or sister or mother were. Stand Down allows many of the veterans AND THEIR FAMILIES who are currently in desperate need to come to the Veterans home and get services for free. It’s an opportunity to show we care and give them a much needed boost. One of these services is the donation of new and nearly new clothes to get them through the winter.


Many don’t realize it but a very high percentage of the needy in the state are Veterans

We have committed to supplying the coats for that event . This is a joint event with the Masons, American Legion , American Legion Aux., the Knights of Columbus, the Chamber of Commerce.


If you are a member of those organizations…we need your help…

If you are not a member of those organizations then ……..we still need your help.

Saturday, September 8th from 10 am to 2pm at the Masonic Lodge , 76 Main St. ,Southington, we will be collecting those coats from your closets at a “drop off” here at the lodge

Please check your closets for those coats in new or nearly new condition. I know, you’ve been meaning to clean out your closets anyway


Thank you for all that you do …..and will do in the future.

Thank you…looking forward to seeing you,

God Bless,
David Hubbs
Friendship 33 Masonic Lodge

PS While we are talking about Vets….September 12th, 5-7 pm , the American Legion Aux will be running a spaghetti Dinner at the Elks here in Southington to benefit “Hometown Heroes
Be there!

Kennedy Reunited with Kopechne

Now Answers to Creator

Iowa Straw Poll Results

Results of Saturday's Iowa Republican Party Straw Poll.



Mitt Romney 4,516 31.5
Spent a fortune, has one he earned himself, a formidable candidate.









Mike Huckabee 2,587 18.1
Stronger than expected - a good man, the nation could do a lot worse and often has.






Sam Brownback 2,192 15.3
Here leaving prison early due to good behavior










Tom Tancredo 1,961 13.7
Picture speaks for itself










Ron Paul 1,305 9.1
The conservative internet darling, going no where fast thank heavens. Truely a nut case - (thinks we brought 9/11 on ourselves)








Tommy Thompson 1,039 7.3
Great guy - getting no traction










Fred Thompson 203 1.4
Not an announced candidate as of yet, could totally alter the political landscape








Rudy Giuliani 183 1.3
Needs to spend a weekend with NRA supporters




Duncan Hunter 174 1.2
Describing his gas pains









John McCain 101 1.0
Still angry after all these years









John Cox 41 less than 1
Who?