Cold War Victory Medal
Dedicated to the brave men and women of our Armed Forces and their contribution to the anti-communist cause..
Monday, February 6, 2017
We need to secure our Borders
In order for a safe and secure America, we need a Wall on the southern border and we need to carefully scrutinize any people entering this Country. I commend Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America for his actions.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Veterans Day 2015
To all my fellow Vet's, including those who are on active duty across the globe. My many thanks to you.........The "land of the free, and the home of the brave" appreciates all that you do for us........God bless you and God Bless America!!!
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY VIRGINIA GOVERNMENT THIEVES
Chesterfield County recently doubled the price of Vehicle registration fees.....From 20.00 to 40.00.......this is a prime example of how Government fleeces its citizenry.
In these hard economic times......this was a brazen act on the citizens......The working men and women of the county have been hit hard by stagnant wages, no raises and rises in energy and food costs.......To double these fees to the working men and women of this county is a brazen act of Government run amok.
I urge the Citizens of Chesterfield County to vote out the members of the board of supervisors who voted in favor of this raise.
Citizens, we must take control!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In these hard economic times......this was a brazen act on the citizens......The working men and women of the county have been hit hard by stagnant wages, no raises and rises in energy and food costs.......To double these fees to the working men and women of this county is a brazen act of Government run amok.
I urge the Citizens of Chesterfield County to vote out the members of the board of supervisors who voted in favor of this raise.
Citizens, we must take control!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Chesterfield County Sheriff Dennis Proffit to retire
Citizens, the current Sheriff of Chesterfield County, Virginia is retiring. Sheriff Dennis Proffit has publicly announced his intentions to retire in early 2014. Proffit has served this County for many years and I wish him well in his "retired" status.
But, lets look at the facts surrounding the Chesterfield county Sheriff's Office and the entrenched "good ole boy" mentality that some say permeates from its leadership.
Sheriff Proffit was handed the job by his predecessor, Sheriff Williams, who also retired and did not complete his elected term.........I find it strange, the last two Sheriffs in Chesterfield have chosen not to complete their elected terms and "hand" the job over to a friend. Citizens, I see a pattern here and it is for good reason.
In the history of the United States there has been only one President to resign and not complete his elected term of office. With that being said, there has been 13 Vice Presidents that went on to become President. Only four doing so by direct election, the other 9 were by Presidential death and the resignation of Richard M. Nixon. The last Vice President to be elected President was in 1988 and prior to that we have to go back to the year 1836.
So I do find it odd......that the last two Sheriff's in Chesterfield County have not completed their elected terms of office and turned the job over to their chosen "VP" or Under sheriff. But, lets explore the reasoning behind this innocuous change of leadership.
First, it gives the "appointed" Sheriff an incumbents advantage in any future election. On the surface this seems like a typical strategy to keep one political party in office. Secondly, it is done as to not run afoul of Federal law, most notably the Hatch Act.
The way the Feds articulated it to me was simple. I will not bore the uninformed with the details and just give it layman's terms. The Under sheriff would have to resign from his position and seek the Sheriffs position in an open election. But, by being appointed Sheriff by the "retiring" Sheriff all parties concerned do an "end run" and skirt the law.
What are the ramifications of this change in leadership? First, it clearly sends a message to the citizens that the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office has an entrenched philosophy of cronyism. Secondly, it is a blatent perversion of the Democratic process. Thirdly, it out right stinks..........
I welcome a change of leadership at the Sheriff's Office. We can always use fresh ideas and eyes when it comes to any agency funded by taxpayer dollars. Especially in these times of declining revenues and rising costs.
If Mr. Lenoard wishes to become the next Sheriff, then do so in the proper manner. Run in an open election, with other candidates who can debate and present to the citizens of Chesterfield their vision for the Sheriff's Office. Not by being "handed" the position from one of your buddies from the Police Department.
Consequently, I dare Sheriff Proffitt, no, I double dare Sheriff Proffitt to finish his elected term and not hand the job over to one of his cronies as Williams did to you.
We need normality and sanity in this change of leadership, not a perversion of the electoral process.
But, lets look at the facts surrounding the Chesterfield county Sheriff's Office and the entrenched "good ole boy" mentality that some say permeates from its leadership.
Sheriff Proffit was handed the job by his predecessor, Sheriff Williams, who also retired and did not complete his elected term.........I find it strange, the last two Sheriffs in Chesterfield have chosen not to complete their elected terms and "hand" the job over to a friend. Citizens, I see a pattern here and it is for good reason.
In the history of the United States there has been only one President to resign and not complete his elected term of office. With that being said, there has been 13 Vice Presidents that went on to become President. Only four doing so by direct election, the other 9 were by Presidential death and the resignation of Richard M. Nixon. The last Vice President to be elected President was in 1988 and prior to that we have to go back to the year 1836.
So I do find it odd......that the last two Sheriff's in Chesterfield County have not completed their elected terms of office and turned the job over to their chosen "VP" or Under sheriff. But, lets explore the reasoning behind this innocuous change of leadership.
First, it gives the "appointed" Sheriff an incumbents advantage in any future election. On the surface this seems like a typical strategy to keep one political party in office. Secondly, it is done as to not run afoul of Federal law, most notably the Hatch Act.
The way the Feds articulated it to me was simple. I will not bore the uninformed with the details and just give it layman's terms. The Under sheriff would have to resign from his position and seek the Sheriffs position in an open election. But, by being appointed Sheriff by the "retiring" Sheriff all parties concerned do an "end run" and skirt the law.
What are the ramifications of this change in leadership? First, it clearly sends a message to the citizens that the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office has an entrenched philosophy of cronyism. Secondly, it is a blatent perversion of the Democratic process. Thirdly, it out right stinks..........
I welcome a change of leadership at the Sheriff's Office. We can always use fresh ideas and eyes when it comes to any agency funded by taxpayer dollars. Especially in these times of declining revenues and rising costs.
If Mr. Lenoard wishes to become the next Sheriff, then do so in the proper manner. Run in an open election, with other candidates who can debate and present to the citizens of Chesterfield their vision for the Sheriff's Office. Not by being "handed" the position from one of your buddies from the Police Department.
Consequently, I dare Sheriff Proffitt, no, I double dare Sheriff Proffitt to finish his elected term and not hand the job over to one of his cronies as Williams did to you.
We need normality and sanity in this change of leadership, not a perversion of the electoral process.
Monday, November 11, 2013
Support our Veterans 11.11.13
Soldiers taking a rest in the field, Vietnam 1970.
Another Veterans Day has come.......Citizens, remember our vets and their sacrifice to our Country. Since the early seventies we have had an all volunteer force. These are the folks who put their lives on the line for us every day.
Without the service of these fine Citizens we would be helpless against our enemies.
Remember to thank a Vet and God bless America!!!
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY VIRGINIA MEALS TAX FLOPS.........
The citizens of Chesterfield County, Virginia have spoken and rejected a "meals tax" measure that was on the ballot. Citizens rejected the measure because times are tough.......expenses are up and raises are few.
With that being said, democracy has worked and our citizens turned back another tax.....especially one in uncertain times. Wages have been stagnant, raises scarce and business closings and lay-offs plague the working men and women of Chesterfield, County Virginia.
I urge our county leaders to tighten their belts. Force departments to look internally to save money and cut expenses. Do more with less.......like the working men and women of this County must do.
The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office is a prime example of waste.........They should be training people to work in the jail with the basic minimum standards required by the DCJS. Instead they spend a fortune in training that is not even relevant to jail operations.......wasting, thousands and thousands of tax payer dollars on unnecessary training. They waste money on needless equipment as well............
Citizens we must take control!!!!!!
With that being said, democracy has worked and our citizens turned back another tax.....especially one in uncertain times. Wages have been stagnant, raises scarce and business closings and lay-offs plague the working men and women of Chesterfield, County Virginia.
I urge our county leaders to tighten their belts. Force departments to look internally to save money and cut expenses. Do more with less.......like the working men and women of this County must do.
The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office is a prime example of waste.........They should be training people to work in the jail with the basic minimum standards required by the DCJS. Instead they spend a fortune in training that is not even relevant to jail operations.......wasting, thousands and thousands of tax payer dollars on unnecessary training. They waste money on needless equipment as well............
Citizens we must take control!!!!!!
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