"Wave of Agony" - Silent Guardian ready for action

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Tuesday October 09, 2007 · 11:23 PM PDT

2007/10/09 · 23:23

Lest we become complacent and believe King George has forgotten about us in the hooplah surrounding SCHIP or the mad rush to cover Blackwater's ass, Information Week brings an update to remind us all that taming the seething throngs of rabid libruls is still high on the pResidents agenda.

Futuristic "non-lethal" crowd control devices have been the stuff of Discovery Channel shows for armchair generals going on several years now. And any moonbat worth their tinfoil can rattle off the secret project code names of a good dozen devices aimed at pacifying the "terrorists". Most of us generally shrug and laugh it off figuring such ideas will stay in the realm of Star Wars, padding contractors pockets, until we're old and grey. But according to Raytheon, the Silent Guardian system is now a go.

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Sunday May 07, 2006 · 5:11 PM PDT

2006/05/07 · 17:11

Being from Georgia originally, I've been personally insulted by the number of diaries on the 2006 races that ignore Georgia as having potential wins for the Democratic party. This seems to come from the fact that Georgia is viewed as being positively glowing red.

The Democratic party seems to feel this way as well, and while I was helping my brother campaign for a slot as a Democratic candidate for District 9, I was met with much resistance from Dems on even bothering to run in such a perceived red area. This reluctance to even try is part of what led to my brother dropping out of the race. We were only able to raise $30 from sources here at Kos. I was extremely disappointed that so-called "progressives" would be so easily scared away from a fight in a red state. Especially when the redness isn't as prevalent as you have been led to believe. Don't believe me? Follow along and you will see.

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Wednesday April 26, 2006 · 9:38 PM PDT

2006/04/26 · 21:38

Unfortunately, Paul has decided to withdraw from the race in the Ninth Congressional District of Georgia. There are several reasons for this, the least of which are the extreme obstacles Paul faced coming into the race so late, notably in the financial area. Paul sends his sincere regrets and gratitude to everyone who contributed their time, money, and effort.

Paul announced his withdrawal during a short speech at a Candidate Forum hosted by the Pickens County Democratic Committee in Jasper on Tuesday, April 25th.

On the bright side, John Bradbury has qualified to run in the Ninth District for the Democratic Party and Paul has thrown his support behind John. You can visit John online at Bradbury for Congress.

Thanks again for your support.

Benjamin Blackwell
Campaign Chair
Paul Blackwell for Congress

GA-9: Time is Runng Out. Please Help. Donations Needed.

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Monday April 24, 2006 · 9:18 AM PDT

2006/04/24 · 09:18

With diary traffic so heavy yesterday, it looks like no one really saw our last update. So I'll repeat the important parts today.

Chattanooga Times Free Press, Sunday Edition, "Walker man seeks chance to unseat Deal".

Paul's opponent:

U.S. Rep. Deal, who had more than $350,000 in campaign cash as of April 1, last saw opposition in 2000, when he won with more than 75 percent of the vote.

I retrieved the following on Deal's finances from opensecrets:

Raised: $646,336
Spent: $349,581
Cash on hand: $357,621
Last Report: 3/31/2006

His nice little war chest puts him well above Paul's current level of funding. But Deal hasn't had a challenge since 2000 and has been sitting on campaign money for quite a few years. It'd be great to force him to spend it defending his seat.

I'm beginning to think one reason the South has abandoned Democrats is that Democrats abandoned the South. Not fielding a challenger since 2000!

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[UPDATE] GA-9: "one of the most conservative voting records in the Congress"

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Sunday April 23, 2006 · 3:10 AM PDT

2006/04/23 · 03:10

We still need your donations to put Paul Blackwell on the ballot in GA-9. Filing deadline is noon on Friday.

In today's Chattanooga Times Free Press, Sunday Edition, "Walker man seeks chance to unseat Deal". We never guessed Paul would be running against "one of the most conservative voting records in the Congress", in Nathan Deal's own words.

Paul's first published interview.

A 26-year-old Walker County Democrat said he hopes to earn his party's nomination and oppose seven-term U.S. Rep. Nathan Deal, R-Ga., in the November general election.
Paul Blackwell, an auto mechanic for Wal-Mart, said the Republican incumbent has gone too long without serious opposition.
"I'm not happy with our representation right now, and I know a lot of people who aren't happy either," said Mr. Blackwell, a Ridgeland High School graduate making his first run for public office.

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GA-9 : One Week Left to Qualify. Help Needed!

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Friday April 21, 2006 · 12:12 PM PDT

2006/04/21 · 12:12

We're coming into the final stretch. One week left. The deadline for qualifying is April 28th.

Paul Blackwell has thrown his hat into the ring and is running to take back GA-9 from the republicans. Paul seems to be generating some buzz, but so far, it mainly seems to be within predictable circles. We're trying hard to get the word out but it will all be a moot point, if come the 28th, Paul hasn't qualified. Read More

[UPDATE] Press Release: Paul Blackwell to Run for Congress in GA-9

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Wednesday April 19, 2006 · 1:40 PM PDT

2006/04/19 · 13:40

Today we are sending out Paul's first press release. Please feel free to disseminate this far and wide :)

"In the last five years, the politicians in Washington seem to have forgotten about the real people out here in America. Real people working real jobs to support their families. Real people whose voices and concerns aren't heard in Washington," said Blackwell. "Gas prices are soaring again. Wages are stagnant. People are hurting. Republicans haven't stepped up to do anything about it."

Criticism and advice are always welcome. Donations are more than welcome. We only have until the 28th to raise the qualifying fee.

Update [2006-4-19 17:29:29 by propagandism]: It appears DemocraticLuntz (and others) are correct and that after the redistricting, the correct district is 9. Updating tags and titles. Taking foot out of mouth.

The full press release below... Read More

[Update] Paul Blackwell for Congress - Georgia District 9

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Monday April 17, 2006 · 1:20 PM PDT

2006/04/17 · 13:20

We're going for it!

After talking about it here on DKos with various individuals who provided much insight and help (thanks biglib and RBH), I've convinced my brother (new Kossack LayneBlack) to run for the congressional seat in Georgia's 9th district. We're currently in the process of filing the necessary FEC docs for the campaign committee and for declaring him a candidate.

But we need your help badly now. The deadline for the qualifying filing is April 28th. We have to raise the qualifying fee in order for our efforts so far to have been worthwhile. We're setting out now to raise $4,863 by the end of April 27th. This is what is required to actually get Paul on the ballot in a district with an unchallenged Republican incumbent. Read More

TE Lawrence plan for post WWI Middle East

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Wednesday October 12, 2005 · 8:16 AM PDT

2005/10/12 · 08:16

When it comes to middle-east policy, it seems those in charge have always ignored the experts on the subject.

A map showing TE Lawrence's proposal for partitioning of land in the Arab world following WWI will be on display for the first time in London's "Imperial War Museum".

The linked map graphic is very interesting, just hard to read.

Jeremy Wilson, Lawrence biographer and historical adviser to the exhibition, said the discovery of the map was "particularly interesting" because "it suggests that Lawrence's proposals were taken fairly seriously, at least in London".
Mr Wilson added that the proposals "would have provided the region with a far better starting point than the crude imperial carve-up agreed by Sykes and Georges-Picot".
Meanwhile, Hania Farhan, regional director of the Middle East and North Africa, Economist Intelligence Unit, said: "The map shows that the opinions of those who knew the region well were often ignored, as the colonial powers in London and Paris had their own agendas and did not appear to care about the facts on the ground or the people of those areas.

More at the beeb.

I want Sharks with frikkin laser beams attached to their heads...

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Monday September 26, 2005 · 8:09 AM PDT

2005/09/26 · 08:09

As if hired mercenaries in Iraq weren't bad enough, apparently Killer Special Forces Dolphins have escaped their confinement due to hurricane Katrina and are possibly roaming the Gulf in search of terrorists.

It may be the oddest tale to emerge from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Armed dolphins, trained by the US military to shoot terrorists and pinpoint spies underwater, may be missing in the Gulf of Mexico.

It's really hard not to laugh, and even harder to try and make any kind of cogent analysis from this. My one immediate thought would be, is this the kind of thing BushCo is really spending money on instead of, oh I don't know, building levee's?

Don't get me wrong, dolphins are brilliant creatures and have evidently been used with great success to find underwater mines and such. But "toxic dart" guns?

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Wednesday August 31, 2005 · 10:48 AM PDT

2005/08/31 · 10:48

I received this in an email on a web dev mailing list. Just wanted to pass it on. This is a perfect example of what people can do to help each other.

The site is www.homesforkatrina.org and the purpose is to match those needing a place to stay with those will welcome them into their homes in the aftermath of this disaster.

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I'm sending this to CFGuru and CFCDev because some of you know me or may
remember me for my early work with Fusebox. Today I created a site
www.homesforkatrina.org that will act as a matchmaking service for those who
temporarily need a place to live because of Katrina and those that have
extra room in their house. The site is nothing right now but a sign up form
to be kept informed. Please sign up and/or pass this link on to anyone you
think might be interested or post it in your blogs. I believe only a grass
roots movement will be able to handle something of this proportion.

Thanks. Let me know if you can offer anything (but not money) in way of
help.

Gabe Roffman
eTesters
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BayOil Scandal, Deeper Than Oil

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Wednesday May 18, 2005 · 12:22 PM PDT

2005/05/18 · 12:22

Forgive me if people are already aware of this bit. I only found one reference to it in all of dkos. This whole scandal goes well beyond simple under the table oil selling and attempts to blackmail the UN.

Did BayOil itself send money straight to the arms dealer who was supplying Saddam with cluster bombs?

Update [2005-5-18 16:43:13 by propagandism]: Thanks to everyone who has recommended this, my first dkos diary!

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"Wave of Agony" - Silent Guardian ready for action

Dems hold 6 out of 13 Georgia CD's. Not as RED as you think.

GA-9: Blackwell Withdraws. Bradbury Qualifies.

GA-9: Time is Runng Out. Please Help. Donations Needed.

[UPDATE] GA-9: "one of the most conservative voting records in the Congress"

GA-9 : One Week Left to Qualify. Help Needed!

[UPDATE] Press Release: Paul Blackwell to Run for Congress in GA-9

[Update] Paul Blackwell for Congress - Georgia District 9

TE Lawrence plan for post WWI Middle East

I want Sharks with frikkin laser beams attached to their heads...

www.homesforkatrina.org

BayOil Scandal, Deeper Than Oil