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Michelle Malkin on the demise of John MurthaTony Phyrillas: Thursday, July 24, 2008
In her latest column, nationally syndicated columnist Michelle Malkin says Bill Russell could be the man who helps topple Democratic Party heavyweight John Murtha.
The Pennsylvania Congressman has embarrassed himself and his state repeatedly by being named Porker of the Year for his voracious appetite for pork-barrel spending.
Murtha has also given the state a black eye by his numerous slanderous attacks on U.S. troops fighting valiantly in Iraq and Afghanistan.
In comes Bill Russell, ...
Catch me on the radio todayTony Phyrillas: Thursday, July 24, 2008
The future of Pottstown schools will be one of the topics of discussion on "Talking Politics with Tony Phyrillas and Mike Pincus" at 5 p.m. Thursday on WPAZ 1370 AM
Pottstown School Board member Nat White will be a guest on the program to discuss the district's future facilities needs.
The one-hour program is hosted by Tony Phyrillas, city editor and political columnist for The Mercury, and Mike Pincus, a political strategist based in West Chester.
Call with comments or questions during...
Citizen petition: 'No Recess for Congress' until ban on offshore drilling is liftedTony Phyrillas: Thursday, July 24, 2008
With gas prices still above $4 a gallon, the Democratic-controlled Congress is planning to take a month-long vacation in August, having failed to address the nation's growing energy crisis.
An online petition allows U.S. citizens to express their displeasure with the do-nothing Congress.
The petition at Grassfire.org demands that that Congress lift the ban on offshore drilling to provide a greater supply of domestic oil and bring down gas prices.
Don't let Nancy Pelosi and her bunch off...
They call it puppy loveTony Phyrillas: Thursday, July 24, 2008
Originally posted at PatriotPost.us (HT to GUNSERVATIVELY!)
Media donations favor Dems 100-1Tony Phyrillas: Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Still need convincing that the mainstream media is overrun with liberals?
William Tate, writing in Investor's Business Daily, says media donations favor Democratic Party candidates over GOP candidates by a ratio of 100-1.
Since less than 50 percent of registered voters are Democrats, how is it that journalists would favor one party over the other by a ratio of 100-1? Could it be that liberals in overwhelming numbers have control of the news media?
From his op-ed piece, "Putting Money Wh...
Sen. Rafferty supports GPS monitoring of sex offendersTony Phyrillas: Wednesday, July 23, 2008
State Sen. John Rafferty Jr., R-44th Dist., supports state Auditor General Jack Wagner's call for Global Positioning System (GPS) monitoring of convicted sex offenders.
The proposal is aimed at further strengthening Pennsylvania's Megan's Law, which protects children and communities by requiring convicted sex offenders to register their names and addresses on the publically accessible Megan's Law Web site, www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us
Sen. Rafferty, who chairs the Senate Law and Justice Com...
AHI hosts forum on Cyprus: 34 Years After Invasion and OccupationTony Phyrillas: Wednesday, July 23, 2008
The American Hellenic Institute recently hosted a timely forum titled "Cyprus 34 Years Later: What Is Needed for a Solution?"
Several foreign policy experts taking part in the forum came to the same conclusion: A solution to the Cyprus problem won't happen unless the government of Turkey is willing to remove its occupation troops and illegal settlers from the island.
Read more about the forum at the AHI Web site.
Aon Consulting makes Clapp Phila. market leaderPhiladelphia Business Journal: Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Aon Consulting Worldwide said Wednesday that Brian Clapp has been appointed market leader and key account manager for Philadelphia. (AOC)
Pitts provides boost to Royer campaignTony Phyrillas: Wednesday, July 23, 2008
U.S. Congressman Joe Pitts, R-16th, recently visited West Chester to stump for Shannon Royer, the Republican candidate in the 156th District race, according to the West Chester Daily Local News.
Royer hopes to unseat incumbent state Rep. Barbara McIlvaine Smith, D-156th, of West Chester, in the November general election.
From the Daily Local News: "I'm looking forward to working with you on the campaign trail," Pitts said to a lunchtime crowd of supporters at Royer's South Church Street of...
