Candidate for Governor Bill Lee talked about his faith on WGMD’s Jared Morris Show this morning.

First he says, ”I’m a Christian. I taught adult Sunday School for 27 years. I’m a God-based person, and I support Christian political agendas…”

He goes on to admit that he does drink, he does enjoy Dewey Beach. He enjoys the women, enjoys dancing, and enjoys the party atmosphere. He then adds, “As a Christian we are challenged to go forth in the world, not hide, and I like going forth and I have a good time. That’s been well documented, and I’m not ashamed of it at all.”

I would imagine there are Christians out there who disagree with his position. Those who agree might point to this verse, which says we are to be a light.

In Matthew 5:14, Jesus does say, “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.”

But then in Romans 12:2, it says,

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

I was reading how many believers are so “in the world” that it is hard to distinguish them from the world. Then you have the other extreme. Some Christians remove themselves from the world to the point that they are no longer a light to the world. Certainly there must be a Biblical and practical balance. But is going out and partying with the crowd being a light? Is going forth to have a good time (depending on what is meant by ‘good time’) living the holy, set-apart Christian life?  Are there any Christians who have any reaction to this?

Bill Lee who criticized Mike Protack for not paying the filing fee yet says he has paid it late in the past. (audio mp3 download link)

Bill Lee on his Christianity and “partying” (audio mp3 download link)

Bill Lee on understanding that the governor is in office for four years, as opposed to his understanding of the Sussex Republican Chairman (audio mp3 download link)

Bill Lee on his “bad personal relationship” with Mike Protack and the blogger photo/burris story (audio mp3 download link)

more on the previous post.

JMX

(See post below) — Here’s some of the audio from today’s program which featured Bill Lee and his campaign kickoff.

First: Bill Lee is asked about illegals in Delaware, he responds he thinks we should give them driver’s licenses. (audio - mp3 7min appox) listen!

Next: The complete Bill Lee interview (audio - mp3 44min appox) Listen!

Last: WGMD Listener Feedback (audio mp3 44min appox) Listen!

Also, Tomorrow morning Mike Protack at 9:06 to address the Illegal comments. Plus a longer format interview with Protack on Dan Gaffney’s Browseabout Books show on Thursday Morning.

JMX

Republican candidate for Governor and former judge Bill Lee is live on air with Jared Morris at this hour.

* Lee supports granting Delaware drivers licenses for illegal aliens.

* Lee claims Delaware’s economy is the worst in the nation.  50th out of 50.

Back from 930am break,

Question about debating Mike Protack

* Lee says a debate will only fracture the solidarity the Republicans enjoy right now.

*  On Protack:  ”We have a personal relationship that is not good”

938am

* I originally opposed a constitutional amendment defining marriage between a man and a woman, but the amendment is something I could support.

* Bill Lee talks about how he is single and likes to go out and party. 

* Bill Lee talks about his open Christianity

* Lee jokes about resigning as Chair of the Republican Party thinking it was only a two year term, and he understands Governor is a four year term.

* Lee’s criticism of immigrants is they do not assimilate by learning the language etc.

947am

Caller talks about illegal drivers hitting her mother and causing two accidents.

* Lee uses the call to advocate for giving illegals the right to drive, and says illegal aliens are a purely federal problem.  Lee does advocate for a crack down on employers who hire undocumented workers.

953am

* Lee who has used the excuse of Protack not filing his fee to run as a Republican, to duck debates, admits he filed his filing fee late the first time he ran.

 On crime at 955am

* “Crime is a huge problem, we need more police officers”.  Explains how some crimes will simply never be solved.

* He is rooting for Christine Odonnell, and wishes her luck against Joe Biden. 

* “It’s time for Delaware to take back the Government”  Talks about how you can not simply rearrange the job titles in Dover and expect new results.

 * Lee admits he should spend more time on WGMD.

http://www.leedelaware.com

More to come…. 10am

I’m providing a link about one of my closest friends.  He co-hosted a radio show with me and he is proof that standing up for what you believe in is costly.  It’s also what makes us men.

Follow the link here.

Is voting a right for US citizens? No – it’s not. The idea of “one man, one vote” is a common fallacy. In the US Constitution that refers to the votes by members of Congress, but it has nothing to do with the public vote.

In Delaware it’s no different. Felons who are in jail can’t vote and those who have been released have to first meet a series of requirements.

• The sentence and fines must be satisfied at least 5 years prior to the application date.
• A Felony conviction of the following disqualifies one of the bill’s requirements: murder, sexual crimes, or crimes against the public.

But now Delaware has taken your vote to a new level – or lack of one – if you write-in your vote for a candidate. Senate Bill 164 was signed into law by Governor Ruth Ann Minner on July 9. The bill’s synopsis –

This bill would require that only votes cast for a declared write-in candidate would be counted. A person could declare himself/herself a write-in candidate to the Commissioner of Elections or the appropriate Department of Elections and that write-in votes cast for any other person, etc. would be lumped together and reported as other write-in votes. Persons who declare themselves write-in candidates would be subject to the provisions of Chapter 80 (Campaign Finance). The bill also provides additional guidance on what constitutes a vote for a write-in candidate.

The bill passed in the state Senate by an 11-9-1 vote – only 1 Sussex County senator voted against it – Senator Robert Venables of Laurel. In the state House – it was passed unanimously.

This bill would have never allowed Dr. John Adams to be elected as Mayor of Lewes.

While many people consider a vote for any candidate other than the Democrat or Republican who is running a wasted vote – that’s not to point! You have exercised your ability to vote by voting for the candidate you feel most strongly about – whether it be Barack Obama, John McCain or your next door neighbor, and you want that vote to count. Likely your neighbor won’t win the election – but your vote also says that you had no faith in the other candidates running.

Sure you can still write-in yourself, Pat Paulson, Snoopy or Dan Gaffney as your candidate of choice – but unless they are a declared write-in candidate – your vote WILL NOT COUNT! At least before this bill was enacted – your vote counted towards a “candidate” – now the vote will count – but lumped in with the other undeclared write-in candidates.

So what happens in the event that there’s an overwhelming response for undeclared write-in candidates that comes close to or bests the vote for the Dem or GOP declared candidate?

Hello all!

First off thank you to everyone who posted and has made me feel welcome….yes, even you momma.

So this entire week I have been in gaming nerd heaven. There was a convention held in LA called the E3 Convention. All week, the big gaming companies like Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony showed people what they can expect for the upcoming year with new games, updates to the consoles and demos of games. As I sat back and watched all the new game demos and trailers, and interviews, I was in amazement about how far we have come. I remember as a child my parents had a old computer called a Commodore 64. There was a game that I used to be obsessed about called Wizard. it was a simple 8-bit game filled with dungeons and puzzles and over 100 levels to have a ball with. The fact that I can remember certain levels is amazing, but the fact that now I am playing games where I am in whole other worlds, I am someone else, with graphics that make me think I am looking at real time, not a game is amazing. I know that games have had a bad rap these past few years. I was waiting in line with my boyfriend at midnight to get the new Grand Theft Auto IV game. Talk about a game that has gotten a lot of publicity, both good and bad. But that topic is for a whooooooole other blog when I feel like being on a soapbox.

As I sit and think about how technology has come so far, I also think about how the criticism has gotten harder as well. But I also think about how maybe 80 years ago, movies were going through the same kind of criticism, and actually sometimes they still have a hard time. I think that everything has to go through the paces. While right now people have problems with the gaming industry, there will be something else in the future that takes the heat off of the industry. It’s the circle of life baby.

The fact of the matter is, the gaming industry is here to stay. During Microsoft’s conference there was a fact that I found very interesting. More people buy games than anything else. More than DVD’s or music, right now games are “the king of the world”. Instead of a family sitting around the dinner table playing Monopoly, they are all sitting on the couch playing a game of bowling using the Wii. We are evolving every year. Sometimes I wonder if the Parker Brothers would approve or not, but the fact of the matter is, while you may disagree with some games, you cannot deny that they are beginning to bring families together. Instead of Mom and Pop thinking that a kid who loves video games is a kid heading for trouble, now you are seeing more parents trying to understand where the kids are coming from. And trust me, kids are dying for you to be involved and understand.

Another piece of information I found interesting was the fact that the ratio of men who buy gaming systems or games is almost even now with women. 52% of men vs. 48% of women. I am proud to say that I am one of those people. I know that my boyfriend who is also an avid game player enjoys the fact that he can sit down and play a game and I will happily watch him or play along as well. As a matter of fact, I am considering buying a Nintendo DS to add to our growing collection of gaming consoles (between the two of us we have 3 so far).

At the end of the day, video games have made such an impact on my life. I wouldn’t have it any other way. I will always have the memories of playing Wizard with my sister and friends, of playing Decent with my Father and Frogger with my mother, of how Super Mario helped me survive my first semester of college, and how some of the happiest memories of me and my boyfriend has been playing some kind of game just laughing and having a great time being together. The E3 convention makes me think of this every year, of how far we have come technology wise and how far gaming has come with me and the memories I have made in my life.

I wouldn’t have it any other way. Until the next blog, take care!

Dear Constituent:

First, let us assure you we value your thoughts as much as we value the strength of the U.S. Dollar. These are both things dear to our hearts. More on hearts, lungs and kidneys later.

While I understand you’re paying more for groceries, fuel and heat let me assure you things could be much worse. Recently we and our staffs visited several third world countries and things there, in a rare few words, are really, really bad. At one point we spent two whole weeks in one Caribbean backwater. Actually, the water was quite warm and it allowed our very, very hardworking staffs an opportunity to inspect the beaches and reefs. Weighed down with towels and in some cases scuba gear these diligent public servants concluded drilling would be seriously, seriously wrong.

The ocean, we learned, is teeming with aquatic life. If you had ever made the sacrifice we did you would certainly as well see this. It’s always easy to stay on the sidelines and complain but leadership requires action.

The sea creatures are just as much God’s creatures as you are. As a Christian you must certainly understand the need to savor life and future life. We savored much of it pan fried.

It would be a mistake to harm these lovely beaches, waters and the life these things support. It’s our concerted opinion the sacrifices we will all make, and we sacrificed two weeks of our lives on the beach, will make the world a better place. Yes, there are talk radio hosts spouting that we don’t care about human life but let me say it’s easy to criticize when you haven’t been fighting in Washington or on the beaches of Aruba. We have always chosen human life. Or is that offered choice when it comes to human life?

How can you save the planet? Ignore your radio and this winter we urge you ignore your thermostat. A nation that can’t drive will be a healthier walking nation and a nation that keeps its homes cold in winter will create a tremendous opportunity. By spring 2009 there will be far fewer of you placing your heavy carbon footprints on this lovely, lovely planet. Those still left walking in April will offer the benefits of exercise, which will far outweigh their old bodies. A little Washington humor, you see?

Some will argue the other nations of the world may not join us. This kind of talk frightens the Chinese and Russians. In fact, drilling rigs will be an impediment to the growing Chinese submarine fleet. A provocation the world can no longer abide. The violent, failed and aggressive polices of George W. Bush and Mr. Cheney must come to an end and clearly you can see the war-like approach these rigs would really, really constitute.

The Chinese offer us a path to the future. A shining path. And they’ve a booming industry in spare human parts. It’s something those of us favoring choice versus life can certainly appreciate.

Once more, thank you for the correspondence. Enjoy the summer while you can. A chill is in the air.

Sincerely,

Joseph Biden, U.S. Senate, Delaware

Thomas Carper, U.S. Senate, Delaware

Some folks have recently asked about contact numbers for U.S. Senators and Representatives.  Here are the names of those representing our listening area.  I’m also researching an online petition about drilling which could be sent to these people.

Delaware

U.S. Senate

Joseph Biden (Democrat)

Wilmington

1105 N. Market St.
Suite 2000

Wilmington, DE 19801-1233

tel: (302) 573-6345

fax: (302) 573-6351

Milford

24 NW Front St.
Windsor Building Suite 101

Milford, DE 19963

tel: (302) 424-8090

fax: (302) 424-8098

Washington D.C.

201 Russell Senate Office Building

Washington, D.C. 20510

tel: (202) 224-5042

fax: (202) 224-0139

Tom Carper (Democrat)

Washington, D.C.
United States Senate
513 Hart Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-2441
Fax: (202) 228-2190

Georgetown
12 The Circle
Georgetown, DE 19947
Phone: (302) 856-7690
Fax: (302) 856-3001

House of Representatives

Michael Castle (Republican)

Washington Office
1233 Longworth HOB
Washington, DC 20515
p: 202.225.4165
f: 202.225.2291

Georgetown Office
p: 302.856.3334

New Jersey

U.S. Senate

Robert Menendez (Democrat)

317 Senate Hart Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
202.224.4744
202.228.2197 fax

One Gateway Center,
Suite 1100
Newark, New Jersey 07102
973.645.3030
973.645.0502 fax

Frank Lautenberg

Camden Office

One Port Center
Suite 505, Fifth Floor
2 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ 08101
Phone: (856) 338-8922
Fax: (856) 338-8936

Washington, DC

Hart Senate Office Building
Suite 324
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-3224
TTY: (202) 224-2087
Fax: (202) 228-4054

House of Representatives

Frank LoBiondo (Republican)

District Office

5914 Main Street
Mays Landing, New Jersey 08330
1 (800) 471-4450 or (609) 625-5008 (phone),
(609) 625-5071 (fax)

Washington Office

2427 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
(202) 225-6572 (phone),
(202) 225-3318 (fax)

Maryland

U.S. Senate

Benjamin Cardin (Democrat)

509 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-4524
Fax: 202-224-1651

129 East Main Street, Suite 115
Post Office Box 11
Salisbury, MD 21803
Phone: 410-546-4250
Fax: 410-546-4252

Barbara Mikulski (Democrat)

Washington, DC
503 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 224-4654

Salisbury
The Gallery Plaza Building
212 W. Main Street
Suite 200
Salisbury, MD 21801
Phone (410) 546 - 7711
Fax (410) 546 – 9324

House of Representatives

Wayne Gilchrest (Republican)

Washington, DC Office
2245 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone 202-225-5311
Fax 202-225-0254

Mid & Lower Shore
One Plaza East
Salisbury, MD 21801
Phone 410-749-3184 / 410-376-3052
Fax 410-749-8458

Who is best suited to be Mayor of Rehoboth Beach?

From WGMD News:

“Rehoboth voters will go to the polls August 9th. The candidates for Mayor are Commissioner Paul Kuhnz and incumbent Sam Cooper. The candidates for town commissioner are non-resident incumbent Dennis Barbour, resident incumbent Ron Paterson and non-resident and non-incumbent Lorraine Zellers.”

Commissioner Paul Kuhnz had some rather harsh words to say about Mayor Cooper at this month’s candidate’s Forum. Kuhnz says he makes himself available to the people of Rehoboth, but he asks the people of Rehoboth when they ever see Sam Cooper around. Here is the quote:

“When is the last time you saw Sam Cooper on the boardwalk? When was the last time you saw Sam Cooper in a restaurant downtown or shopping in one of the shops? I’ve never seen him on Rehoboth Avenue. I have seen him walking in the neighborhoods walking his dogs. That’s great, but I have never seen him outside of his neighborhood except for driving.”

Is there anyone from Rehoboth who either agrees or disagrees with that statement?

Furthermore Kuhnz says, “The Mayor needs to be the ambassador of the community. The mayor needs to be involved with the community–both on the business side and the residential side.”

Here is a quote from Mayor Cooper regarding his relationships to the business people in Rehoboth:

“I would confess that I probably am not down meeting with business people enough, but I have a business to run of my own and put a lot of time in for the city, but I don’t do enough. I would admit it.” He also said, “I do think that I’ve always leveled with the citizens of Rehoboth Beach and have been honest with them. I’ve told them exactly as I see it.” Cooper adds that on the other hand, Kuhnz has tried to cover things up.

“My opponent has clouded what he has proposed in the past–here at this forum–he has tried to cover it up.”

Other highlights of the candidates’ forum include an issue brought up about police cars on the roads. Commissioner Kuhnz stated the following:

“I think we need to get the police cars off Rehoboth Avenue. I think… Especially during the summer, speeding isn’t something that we need to think about.”

Again if you live in Rehoboth or visit Rehoboth for that matter, do you agree or disagree with that statement?

Kuhnz further adds,

“One of the big things we need to look at is upgrading Baltimore Avenue. I am afraid we are going to lose a lot of the businesses on Baltimore Avenue if we don’t do the streetscape.”

Now Kuhnz was talking about tourism here. He is looking for ways to improve the city for the enjoyment and benefit of the visitors: ”To encourage tourism, we need to go back and think about what the vision is for the city–from the city’s perspective, from the residents’ perspective, as well as from the business owners. I think the secret is to make the experience of the visitors better…I think we have a very safe environment, but the friendly environment needs to happen. We do now have policemen walking the streets, and I think that’s great, but they need to be smaller ambassadors, if you will, for the city–giving out directions, helping people where they need to go, giving directions to stores–to services.”

Concerning some proposed projects in the City, Mayor Cooper stated,

“I think the big issues that have come out in this election is the convention Center and the parking garage. I do not favor either of these projects as my challenger does–as Mr. Kuhnz has been a big supporter of these two projects–I do not. I don’t think we can afford them. I’m not sure we need them.”

To hear more on the issues discussed and debated, click on the following links:

www.wgmd.com/newspost/uploads/REHO%20FORUM%201.mp3

www.wgmd.com/newspost/uploads/REHO%20FORUM%202.mp3