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Alabama Legislative update from NO2REALID

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

House Joint Resolution 13
pposing Alabama’s participation in the Federal REAL ID program.This Resolution is stalled in the RULES COMMITTEE.
The members of the Rules Committee are:
Ken Guin, Chair; James Buskey, Vice Chair; Ron Johnson, Ranking Minority Member; Barbara Boyd, Craig Ford, Blaine Galliher, Todd Greeson, Randy Hinshaw, Richard Laird, Jack Page, Arthur […]

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In Da Newz: Anniston Star on the Ron Paul Campaign

Friday, January 11th, 2008

Thanks to Doc for the article text.
Paul unique in his Alabama campaign strategy
By Markeshia Ricks
Star Capitol Correspondent
01-11-2008
MONTGOMERY — Presidential candidates are likely turning their focus to Michigan and South Carolina, but there are signs that they might soon be lavishing some attention and advertising on Alabama.
One candidate, Republican Congressman Ron Paul, appears to […]

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Ron Paul Radio Ads to Run in Alabama; Beating Rudy, Fred and Mike in NH

Saturday, January 5th, 2008

While the other presidential candidates seem to be ignoring the Heart of Dixie, the Paul campaign has just announced that they will be running ads in Alabama:
Ads air in Alabama, California, Colorado, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Maine and North Dakota
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – Beginning next week, Republican Texas Congressman Ron Paul’s presidential campaign will begin running a […]

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Montgomery Independent Editor Endorses Ron Paul

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008

Bill Rice is the managing editor of the Montgomery Independent.  From al.com:
Well, I’ve finally decided it’s time to put my two cents where my convictions are. It’s time to practice what I’ve been preaching in all the political and government columns I’ve written through the years. It’s time to raise my hand and say, “Yes, […]

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Former Governor Siegelman wants out of the pokey…

Tuesday, January 1st, 2008

 …according to the Press-Register:
Attorneys for former Gov. Don Siegelman asked a federal court Monday to release Siegelman from prison, citing a lower court’s delays in both preparing a trial transcript and providing reasons for the denial of an appeal bond.
Siegelman’s appeal of his 2006 conviction on bribery and obstruction of justice charges cannot move forward […]

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Alabama Freedom Fest?

Friday, December 28th, 2007

A little bit CPAC and a little bit YearlyKos — at an Alabama level.
I’ve had various groups of people asking me to assist or organize several freedom- or libertarian-oriented activities in Alabama. Some want a big libertarian party (probably along the lines of a Reason Magazine Happy Hour. On a related theme, […]

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I Agree with Mac

Thursday, December 27th, 2007

Dan from Daily Dixie should run as a Libertarian for State Auditor in 2010.

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Who Would Jesus Elect?

Thursday, December 27th, 2007

Left in Alabama and this site have recently covered the same two issues with similar titles but somewhat different conclusions. It thought it might be interesting to take a look at both the similarities and the differences.
To begin, I don’t think raising taxes in the name of Jesus is a good idea; Mooncat does. […]

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Raising Taxes for Jesus

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

The person who more-or-less put the bug in Governor Riley’s ears (or at least provided his most compelling sound byte) about raising taxes in the name of Jesus just skittered out of her little hole in the wall and made it to the New York Times.
Professor Hamill asserted that 18 states seriously violate biblical principles […]

Posted in Fiscal Responsibility, Wasteful Spending, Taxes, Alabama Politics | 2 Comments »

Governor Riley Plans Winter Vacation on Your Dime

Saturday, December 22nd, 2007

Would you be willing to pay money out of your own pocket to send Governor Riley and a handful of his cronies to play golf in Hawaii in the middle of the winter? It doesn’t matter if you’re willing, because you are paying anyway. From al.com:
Gov. Bob Riley and other state officials are […]

Posted in Fiscal Responsibility, Wasteful Spending, Bad Republicans, Travel, Alabama Politics | 5 Comments »

Neo-Prohibitionism in Two Small Alabama Towns

Wednesday, December 19th, 2007

It looks like anti-smoking, anti-property rights and anti-small business forces have two new Alabama targets. First, Baldwin Report reports that Baldwin County Now  is reporting that the Daphne City Council has plans in the works to stick it to small businesses in the city:
The council also voted in favor of setting the public hearing […]

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Bad Quote of the Day

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007

From Senator Sessions:
Some people in this chamber love the Constitution more than the love the safety of this nation.
We should all send President [B]ush a letter thanking him for protecting us.
Props (1, 2)

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Alabama Pork Update

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007

It looks like Congress is planning to take money from people in other parts of the country and redistributing it here.  Some Alabamians don’t mind benefiting from the hard work of others.   Some of us feel it is immoral to take “$870,000 for research at Auburn University on catfish” from the wallets of people around […]

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Birmingham: Cooper Drops Election Challenge, Langford Under Investigation

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007

Patrick Cooper dropped his challenge of the election results in the Birmingham mayoral race.
Patrick Cooper, who placed second in the Oct. 9 vote for mayor of Birmingham, today withdrew his challenge to Mayor Larry Langford’s election.
 Cooper’s claim that Langford had failed to meet residency requirements to serve as mayor was rejected by Jefferson County […]

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More Sunshine in Alabama

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007

Speaking of sunshine, Alabamians may be getting some sunshine from DC.  From Left in Alabama:
Light shining on the White House visitor logs, that is.  Especially regarding the visits of Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff:
He was a benefactor of the 1990s Republican effort to paint Washington lobbyists in Red State red. He dabbled in Alabama politics, helping […]

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