Did you happen to hear Monday morning’s show? The first hour featured an interview with “Delaware’s Next Governor” Robert “Rob” Foraker – The Everyman Pizza Delivering Crime Fighting George Orwell Fantasy come-to-life to clean up the governor’s mansion.

How scary is this guy? He drives around up-state with a camera mounted on his dashboard videotaping “drug-dealers, hookers and johns.” He advocates a “Big Brother” atmosphere in the First State. His email address is even BigBrotherDelaware@gmail.com.

The biggest danger to a guy like this is, he appears innocuous. If you read the Gannett articles written about him on his hot Web site (http://www.robforaker.com/), he comes off even as someone to look up to; a modern day Batman looking for The Joker as he deals out drugs to our state’s children.

However, talking to the guy the truth comes out. He says things like; On prostitutes: A gal’s gotta make a living. On Drug Dealers: I don’t call the police.. I confront them myself and tell them to get off my street. On Delaware: “(my) vision for crime has some similarities to George Orwell’s vision.” He describes himself as liberal and loves the idea of social solutions instead of prison for criminals.Worst of all, the guy appears to be delusional. Some of us like the idea of an everyman in government… This is not your every man.

During The discussion of the story that broke today about the Millsboro police officer Davis losing it in the middle of the road and launching himself at a fellow officer, we asked the question: “What makes someone snap?” – This wannabe vigilante appears to be one-step away from snapping.

I urge you to listen to this segment from Monday’s show (courtesy of Audio-To-Go) – Here was Davis’ take from his e-mailing list: “I  have publically commented on  news reguarding our farmers across the state of Delaware. Our Lt. Governor Carney has left our government in a difficult situation due to ‘NO OPINION” how many categories of  this administrations failures does this statement refer too. I have made my feelings public on radio station   WDMG92.5 in Sussex County.” If I were you Robert, I wouldn’t be advertising your appearance. To quote a savvy listener: “This isn’t even funny anymore.”

Here’s some of Batman’s crime fighting videos… don’t see a lot of crime being fought though… http://uncutvideo.aol.com/videos/e801a456392678d7d918ffa7a7db1474

Though not a fan or supporter of her husband, could one help but respect and admire “Ladybird” Johnson for her early efforts to improve our environment and her lasting (??) legacy to the generations following her?  I rememberd when she became the power behind the “beautification” process of this land with so much natural beauty and wealth. The disappearance of garish billboards, for instance.  Part of Americana, perhaps, but did nothing to enhance the natural scenery as one drove across country.  Since I was in and out of the country for years at a time, I didn’t see gradual change. I’d leave for two, three or more years and upon my return it was startling…in the best possible meaning of the word…to see more and more of our habitats, glades, fields, not blocked by huge signs advertising everything from shaving cream to sun lotions to motels and diners.

Even more astounding…no, breathtaking…was the riot of colours along highways and interstates when the wildflowers bloomed.  First place I noticed it was when I returned to live in Maryland.  Foolish me, I thought every major median might…or would…bless our tiresome travels with poppies, coreopsis and every other wildflower (weeds, to some) indigenous to either State or country in general.  Not always, though.  What happened to this portion of the First State?  I have it on very good authority that up north, around the State line, medians were or are being “beautified”. Then again, down here we have jersey barriers or concrete paved medians, no floral tributes to the growing season.  And, more and more not matter where one travels, the billboard are creeping back up…more a tribute to materialism than nature.  One just has to Look at Rte. 1…particularly from Five Points to/from the beaches.  Somehow I’d think the many establishments lining the north and south lanes would speak for themselves but I guess not.  And to add insult to injury, rolling neon signs are adding to the clutter and garishness.  Such a pity.

Ms. Johnson didn’t just plant seeds in the fertile ground but in the soul…she was in the forefront of environmental improvement years ahead of other’s time.   But I guess boredom…or profits…supercede a pleasant, peaceful landscape.  All is not lost, however.  Maybe when you’re thinking about next year’s plantings you’ll take a look at the many wildflowers indigenous to our State and consider planting at least a few.  They are easier to grow, hardier during our variable weather conditions…perhaps because they “belong”.  Some may tell you “they are just weeds”…wouldn’t you think, though, that the only difference between a “weed” and a “flower” is perception?  By the way, I wonder how often any of us actually depend upon billboards to decide where we want to eat, sleep or shop?

Sure would be a shame for Ladybird Johnson’s legacy to die with her.