MOVING!

I am moving this blod to " American In kentucky

This is a reflection of my dissatisfaction with BOTH political parties at this point.

I'll leave this blog up for 60 days so everyone can catch up.

Fletcher's Appointees - Business as usual

You have got to see this. Yet another example of the quality of Fletcher appointees.

Fletcher Flunkies

Today October 18 2007 at 523 PM "Friends of Ernie Fletcher" called my home from 878-1592. Since no one was home they (a Male) Left a message.

"Hi this is Steve Beshear I just wanted to talk to you honey"

This was in response to my answering machine greeting

"Hi this is Chuck and Susie Holden and we are republicans supporting Steve Beshear and Dan Mongiardo for Governor and Bruce Hendrickson for secretary of state in November."

I only wish this idiot had left his little message last night since I was interviewed by the Herald Leader Today. I would have made sure and included that in the reasons I am ashamed to even call myself a Republican in Kentucky.

I did 20 years is the U. S. Army to allow this moron who left the message to act like an idiot so I cannot really complain. However this does indeed point out the calibre and intellect of the individuals who are working for Fletcher as well as his past and present appointees whom he had to pardon to keep out of jail. This is just one of the many examples of the type of leadership that Fletcher has given the people of this state and it is further evidence of why I have an 4' X 8' sign in my yard that says plainly "Republicans for Beshear / Mongiardo"

See I am not afraid to name myself but cowards like the one who left that message hide behind disconnected telephone numbers! That's right I tried to call "Friends of Ernie Fletcher back at 878-1592 and got a recording that the number had been disconnected or is no longer in service. Spineless doesn't even begin to describe that sort of conduct.

Chuck

Fletcher Flops!

During the gubernatorial date held this evening (October 3rd, 2007) at Northern Kentucky University Fletcher succeeded in dancing around every single question that was posed to him. One thing did come through loud and clear "we built roads" which seemed his primary answer to virtually every question posed.
On the other hand, Steve Beshear answered each question posed to him in a straightforward and matter-of-fact manner outlining his vision and plans for the entire Commonwealth to promote job growth, revenue growth, education reform, and health care reform. All this without< raising taxes on individuals with our without the passage of expanded gaming.
If you missed this debate I urge to contact Channel 27 newsfirst and get a copy that you can view and judge for yourself. I think you will agree with the assessment "Fletcher Flops"

OK here is the skinny on the CASINO GAMMING issue

We got a hot tip for everyone! People who are attracted to gambling are going to find a way to gamble no matter what laws are on the books!

The real question is this: "What Will legalized Expanded Gaming do for Kentucky Residents?" The answer is simple, it will provide a greater revenue stream for Kentucky. Thus enabling the government of the commonwealth to do more for the people without raising taxes.

Where will the money go? Well if we, the citizens of the Commonwealth, do our job as good citizens and hold our legislators feet to the fire, it will go where 'We the People' determine it is most needed. If they fail to do what we desire we can simply vote those legislators out and vote new ones in. Let us NEVER forget that government is the SERVANT of the people and the people determine what the government can and cannot do. If you doubt that sit down and take a serious read of the State and Federal Constitutions. They say exactly what they mean and mean exactly what they say. Sadly, of late, 'We the people' have failed in our duty to demand OUR will be done and not the will of our elected officials. That is our fault and we need to correct it!

Right now thee are poker games, black jack games, dice games, roulette games, and one and on going on in Kentucky. YES I MEAN RIGHT NOW! I don't care what time of the day you are reading this or what day of the week it is they are going on RIGHT NOW! Who is profiting from this 'underground gaming'? The criminal element within the commonwealth that does not pay taxes or contribute to the welfare of your community, or for that matter, any community within the state!

Remember the 'roaring twenties'? Prohibition? Who profited from that law that banned the sale of alcohol? Organized crime that's who. Who profits from the back room gaming that goes on daily in the Commonwealth? It is NOT the citizens of the Commonwealth. Of that you can be assured.

Facts are facts and they are these:

1. Gamblers are going to gamble regardless of the laws on the books.
2. We can go with the current system that lets adjoining states and the criminals profit from our lack of action.
3. We can act to correct the problem by electing a Governor who will sign expanded gaming into law.

Are you a Kentuckian or are you an out-of-stater? Do you want to improve the lot of your fellow Kentuckians or do you just not care?

A wise man once said "Those who do not stand for something will fall for anything!"

Are YOU ready to stand up? The future of the Commonwealth of Kentucky is in your hands!

This Republican believes that Steve Beshear can, lead the Commonwealth forward and provide significant and tangible benefits to the citizens of the state!

Or you can stick with 'good ole Ernie' and take your chances. It really is up to you! The future of the Commonwealth of Kentucky is really in your hands. Put your personal feelings aside and make the right choice for the Commonwealth of Kentucky!

Chuck

Hendrickson the CLEAR winner

SEPT 27 2007

Bruce Hendrickson clearly held his own against incumbent Tray Grayson in the Secretary of State Debate tonight. Among the issues discussed was the "Party Ticket Issue" Grayson opposed allowing Kentucky voters the option of voting a straight ticket, Mr. Hendrickson eloquently touted the virtues of a straight ticket.

After all if you agree with the platform of a particular party why shouldn't you be able to express that agreement with the simple push of a button? Hendrickson also came out in strong favor of a voter receipt.

That is to say that even with a paper ballot touted by Grayson Mr. Hendrickson would still provide the voter with a paper receipt reflecting their choices at the polls. Citing the receipt you get at Wal-Mart Mr Hendrickson stated why should voters be denied the same benefit at the polls? If you will recall Grayson opposed any sort of receipt for voters and apparently still does.

Mr. Hendrickson clearly wants to re enfranchise the voters in Kentucky and give the individuals control over the polls and not have the polling place able to control the vote. Overall Mr. Hendrickson was brief in his answers and to the point. The fact that he firmly believes that the people should control the government and that Government should be the servant of the people came through loud and clear.

Kentucky Republicans for Steve Beshear

No this is not the Louisville [rumored but no action] version of the Republicans for Beshear. In London town [Ernie is trash] the governor is not particularly popular [Rogers has went fishing]. Today we concoct a real true movement for Steve Beshear. The retroaction? [who cares]

I have been exposed to the Conservative Edge for 6 months [oh boy] and the snobbishness of Goettl's analysis [rubbish] is tormenting. Republicans in this state [Commonwealth] need to unburden themselves from Ernie Fletcher [please!].

I will be voting for Steve Beshear. I am having a sign made showing my support [big and green]. We will display the sign in London [somewhere].