From WGMD….
There was a great deal of speculation about whether or not State Representative John Atkins would run in the special election to fill the vacancy left by his own resignation. However Atkins has now confirmed that he will not enter the race. Atkins had stated on WGMD that the 41st district sent him there to do a job, and that there was a lot of people in support of him going back to finish that job, however Atkins reconsidered that possibility. Atkins resigned earlier this week after months of controversy surrounding the incidents that took place back in October, in which he was stopped by Ocean City Maryland police for suspected drunk driving and then involved in a domestic incident at his home
God. He’s such a swinger, on this issue.
Posted by Tacitly Observing in General at 2:04 PM PDT
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This should prove to be some very entertaining (and frighteningly prophetic) reading for your Friday.
By happenstance we ran across this article from Celia Cohen’s Grapevine, circa May 2003.
Some key excerpts:
Not only was the mood giggly, but Atkins already had gotten himself a reputation in Legislative Hall as having what was typically described as “a lot of puppy in him.”
He makes his living in the trash business — which meant that his political inexperience was compounded by his unfamiliarity with the subject matter of his legislation.
“Where I come from in Sussex County, a Saturday Night Special is a hot woman and a six-pack of beer.”
Charming.
Posted by Tacitly Observing in General at 9:17 AM PDT
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While not generally the cultural sphere that DWA most often inhabits, we feel it necessary to, every once in a while, whet your intellectual appetites. Much like Oprah, Laura Bush, and Aleister Crowley - we love books and felt it appropriate to bring a choice book for your perusing pleasure oer the weekend.
This week’s pick, the famed Babysitter’s Club series.
This series is about a group of middle school students living in the fictional town of Stoneybrook, Connecticut. They run a business called The Baby-sitters Club, in which parents call during their club meetings (which take place M-W-F, 5:30-6:00pm) and schedule a babysitter for a certain day/time. The club runs financially on dues and fundraising, and the babysitters write diaries of their jobs, to help each other. The club are also best friends, although they go through many conflicts throughout the series.
Babysitters often find themselves in the midst of conflict. They must routinely cope with the rigors of physically and emotionally draining situations involving the swinging emotions of parents. They often resign themselves to nights of homework at home before quickly concluding that algebra isn’t a currency commonly accepted and thus are relegated back to daily grind of generally assembling children’s evening activities. This occurs often times only mere days after their initial decision. Babysitters are generally immature, indecisive, impressionable children - susceptible to flights of fit and fancy. They exist without the coping mechanisms grown adults often have accrued over decades of professional and personal experience. The Babysitter’s Club does a wonderful job of exploring the naive nature of youth and how the less mature in our society often react to situations that most adults would find relatively commonplace.
For more information, visit the publisher.
Posted by Tacitly Observing in General at 7:46 AM PDT
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In honor of American patriot Stephen Colbert’s popular segment, Better Know a District, we felt it apt to explore Delaware’s 41st representative district in light of John Atkins’ recent pronouncement of a very possible write-in candidacy.
We will begin our engagement with this shining gem of Delaware’s deep south by familiarizing ourselves with its major metropolitan outpost: Millsboro, Delaware.
Ahh Millsboro, what other municipality in the state could claim such intellectual luminaries as…. John Atkins.
Indeed, Millsboro has always been known for its mistakes. In fact, its very origins are “an accident of geography.” Many, many other boring things happened after that, including, but not limited to: white settlers, strawberries, dams, rockfish, Indian massacres, cypress swamps, tanneries, Civil War, tomatoes, holly wreaths, chickens, and, ironically, mills. Indeed the town was originally formed as a conglomeration between two local villages in 1837 and originally named Millsborough. The local townspeople, noticing this was the correct spelling of the word, “borough”, quickly changed the name to “Millsboro” thus saving many of the residents the embarassment of continually pronouncing the silent “gh”. (Carter)
As the town approaches its 4th century, this is essentially everything noteworthy that has occurred thus far.
FUN MILLSBORO FACT!
On July 21, 1930, the temperature in Millsboro rose to 110°F (43°C), the highest temperature ever recorded in Delaware. However, on January 17, 1893, the temperature fell to -17°F (-27°C), the coldest temperature ever seen in Delaware. Thus, it is only one of two cities in the United States to record both its state’s extreme temperatures. [Wikipedia]
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“There is a ground-swell of support here for John Atkins.” -John Atkins
If there was any question as to whether or not John Atkins was certifiably insane, please take note, he’s now referring to himself in the third person. Yes, that little “knucklehead” who has “never had an issue with alcohol” until that “one bad night”, is seriously exploring a write-in candidacy for the upcoming special election. The special election for the seat he just vacated…
WGMD has the story here [link unstable but the audio is precious]
We suppose his logic is this:
1) Leadership in Dover despises John Atkins and wants him to leave.
2) John Atkins doesn’t want John Atkins to leave.
3) Public tells John Atkins that he’s shaming his poisition.
3) John Atkins gives in to leadership and submits John Atkins’ resignation.
4) John Atkins decides to give a big F.U. to leadership by running again, thusly reestablishing lost legitimacy if he indeed is given the nod by the voters of his district.
He’s not exactly far off…
If the voters of the 41st do indeed vote for him again, they will have made it loud and clear that they want John Atkins’ leadership. He will take his seat again and other than being a total social pariah in the General Assembly, he will have, theoretically, out-manuevered everyone by not only getting his seat back but also by avoiding any official punishment. And therein, my friend, lies the rub.
Posted by Tacitly Observing in General at 1:19 PM PDT
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John Atkins has resigned his position. Post-mortem comments go below.
We’re pretty sure the wake will be at Smitty McGee’s tonight, it’s Team Trivia!
In honor of John Atkins, DWA presents the official John Atkins shot:
1/2 oz Jagermeister® herbal liqueur
1/2 oz Malibu® coconut rum
1/2 oz pineapple juice
In context:
Legislator: “Can I have two John Atkins’?”
Bartender: “Coming up!”
The Lobby House should have these on special sometime soon.
Please drink responsibly.
Posted by Tacitly Observing in General at 2:33 PM PDT
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The big day has arrived and many of you are eagerly awaiting what will happen in the General Assembly today. Weeks of back door discussions, political manueverings, and a hell of a lot of political intrigue have led us to what may be one of the most explosive debates ever pursued by the Delaware House of Representatives.
House Bill 66: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO STOPPING FOR SCHOOL BUSES.
Synopsis: The bill requires the driver of any vehicle that approaches a school bus from the front or rear to stop at least 100 feet away from the bus when the red lights on the bus are flashing. A person who fails to do so must complete a mandatory driver training course in addition to the other penalties already in the penalty subsection of 21 Del. C. §4166.
Riveting.
Unfortunately, our legislators may not get to HB 66 today. Rather, I’ve heard word of some sort of resolution involving jager shots and betrayal. John Atkins (not of the acclaimed diet family) is going to have some ’splainin to do.
These are the options, as we see them, in order of possibility:
1) Censure.
They censure him under the currently drafted resolution. No one is happy. We complain for weeks. Atkins gets his pension and is never heard of again until his blockbuster new book, “If I Did It…”, is released shortly before his liver explodes.
2) Expulsion
Some courageous soul stands up and offers a resolution to have him expelled from the House. The world’s polarity is shifted by the sudden rise of every House Democrat to second the motion. In revenge, Atkins tells the world about the seedy Delaware political underground… then throws up, claims he’s really not drunk, hugs someone he doesn’t know, cries, begins to sing Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin”, throws up again, tells you he loves you and that you guys should really hang out more, buys a round of Jameson shots, drives home.
3) Jesus returns.
We hear Representative Hocker has an “in”.
4) Resignation.
A sudden sense of moral responsibility envelopes him and he breaks down on the House floor. Nancy Wagner cleaves him to her bosom and a hearty sob session ensues. His tell-all book, “How to Make Make Love Like a Porn Star: A Cautionary Tale” is never published due to alleged copyright violations.
Posted by Tacitly Observing in General at 11:18 AM PDT
Talk dirty to me »
Celia Cohen, my favorite elitist Delaware-political-insider, has done what I once thought to be impossible. She has mentioned the word “blog” in one of her overwrought pieces of drama.
Check the hot shit here.
In related news, Dave Burris will slap the shit out of a mofo.
Coming soon…my discussions with Rep. John Atkins?? When I return to the States!
PS…London is off the shizzle, mah dizzles.
Posted by Mike Matthews in First State Filth at 2:14 PM PDT
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I’m gone for two weeks with limited access to email and Internet. Where to, you ask?
The UK and Ireland. An all-expenses paid trip, I might add. Something I couldn’t resist even though it meant interrupting my student teaching schedule. You know my broke-ass can’t afford cultured shit like that.
Anyway, I’ll try and check in with photos and such. Until then, expect me back on April 7.
Posted by Mike Matthews in Personal at 10:57 PM PDT
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WTF is Delawell?!? This is some cryptic bullshit:
“When state employees take better care of themselves, they feel better, are more productive and cost taxpayers less money. That’s what I call a win-win-win. When those efforts encourage a statewide initiative like Delawell, that’s no-lose.”?
As a member of Delaware’s State Employee Benefits Committee, I understand clearly the challenges of rising health care costs. Our group is responsible for negotiating and coordinating health care for state employees.? ?That’s why we recently launched Delawell. This new program, available to tens of thousands of state employees, will feature health risk assessment questionnaires and behavioral change programs to help employees better manage their own wellness (see The News Journal
for coverage of this program).
Delawell itself builds on the foundation of our award-winning Health Rewards program, which offers Delaware state government employees comprehensive physical assessments, detailed statistics about how their health compares with their peers across the country and recommendations about how they can improve their health. The Health Rewards program has already paid for itself. Employee health is better and costs are down.
Attacking the health care crisis in this country — including rising costs and fewer people insured – will require innovative and bold thinking. I’m glad Delaware’s state employees are part of this reform.
To be sure, I’m not mocking Jack’s plans to ensure adequate healthcare for state employees. Nope. Just the saccharin-induced name of the proposed program. Jack, let’s just stop here and leave the catchy yet ridiculous phrases for $250,000 blue-ribbon commissions. Delawell? You are above such nonsense, my friend! Leave the outrageousness to the legacy Democrats like our friends Ruth Ann Minner, John Carney, and Thurman Adams. Out with the old…in with the Jew new! Jack’s still my man, though. He could be on strike three and it wouldn’t matter. The Future Governor of Delaware’s gubernatorial candidacy is a breath of fresh air for Democrats looking for something other than the John Daniello-approved cache of assholery (minus Sen. Karen Peterson, of course) currently prevailing in Dover.
Posted by Mike Matthews in First State Filth at 10:29 PM PDT
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By now you’ve all heard that Rep. John Atkins’s slap on the wrist has pretty much meant we’ve got at least several more months with the General Assembly’s favorite resident drunk wife beater.
What you may not have heard is that Rep. Atkins was doing more than just spending time with his family on St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday. According to multiple sources, Rep. Atkins was spotted at one of his old haunts, Smitty McGee’s, where he was picking up some take-out for his family. But Rep. Atkins stayed long enough to let the food start to chill. Sources say he hung out with some folks and started chugging Miller Lites and Jagermeister. And I mean CHUGGING.
One jokester patron allegedly offered Rep. Atkins a ride. But that would have interfered with his weaving and badge-waving.
In related news, Dan Gaffney may finally be growing a brain. Perhaps more on that later, though.
Posted by Mike Matthews in First State Filth at 10:29 PM PDT
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UPDATE: Dr. Andrzejewski, appearing yesterday on WDEL, claims he had a momentary brain fart. The situation has been corrected and now one very good boy or girl from Cab Calloway School of the Arts WILL be receiving a scholarship. I wonder how he was tipped off to this?!?
Red Clay Consolidated School District Superintendent, Dr. Bob Andrzejewski, seems to have lost his effin’ marbles! ‘Cause he pulled some un-kosher shit that had this dormant blogger in a damned tizzy! As all three attendees of RCCSD board meetings know, the school board voted Dr. Andrejewski a $3,000 bonus/raise/payola during the last board meeting. Well, poor Dr. Andrzejewski decided to show the audience what big a heart he has. Rather than accept the bonus/raise, Dr. A decided to establish three $1,000 scholarships for graduating district seniors. “Only three?,” I said to myself. My suspicions were confirmed when Dr. A announced one child in McKean, Dickinson, and AI DuPont high schools would receive a scholarship. Well my shit almost blew off. Did Dr. A forget about the one school that ranks at the top for the district when it comes to state testing?
Yes, Dr. A forgot Cab Calloway School of the Arts, my alma mater and the best damn school in town.
Red Clay and Dr. A are on warning. Failure to hire my ass (even though the district is, officially, broke) this coming school year will result in more of these precious tidbits!
Posted by Mike Matthews in First State Filth at 11:16 PM PDT
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Check this shit.
I definitely need to go this year. Anyone want to join me? It’d be great to get one big table for DWA readers and other related freaks.
Let me know. I know it’s expensive, but we’ve all got credit cards, right?
Posted by Mike Matthews in First State Filth at 2:10 PM PDT
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I’ve read quite a few posts on DWA about Jaremchuk, his political run, comments by DWA peeps, etc. Today I read on delawareonline about Jaremchuk protesting outside BofA. Okay, so, I don’t understand why BofA would want to give credit to illegals simply because of the risk of default for non-payment, but for Jaremchuk and his cronies to allege it’s a national security threat is something way out there. It kind of reminds me of the good ol’ God Hates Fags freaks that claim America is going to hell for loving gays! These people are NUTS!!
Check this out (all thanks to delawareonline, of course):
By issuing bank accounts and credit cards to people without a Social Security number, Bank of America is making America vulnerable to money laundering by drug traffickers or terrorists, said Jaremchuk, who was one of about nine demonstrators outside Bank of America credit card headquarters.
That statement in and of itself is plain stupid. Why in God’s name would Bank of America, a company that’s out to make money, risk giving an illegal so much credit that any of them would be able to launder money?? Ha! That’s funny. And, of course, we can’t forget about throwing in the terrorists. Geez, can we be more Bush-ish?
Reuters reported on 2/13 that:
The new Bank of America card is open to people who lack both a Social Security number and a credit history, as long as they have held a checking account with the bank for three months without an overdraft, the Journal said.
I mean, terrorism? National security threat? These people are illegal immigrants. They can’t legally work in the US, can’t pay taxes without a social security number, barely make minimum wage, and money laundering comes into play how??? Let’s see, I’d like to purchase munitions to do some terroristic act on my $5.00 per hour salary. Hmmm…$5 per hour X 40 hours per week. Wow! That’s $200 per week, $800 per month! I’m rich! But I have to eat and have a roof over my head — of course, my rent would only be $5 week because I live in a house with 50 others and 8 of us sleep in a double bed, but I digress… that would leave me with $650. Wow, I could buy a grenade! And, since I’m an illegal with a bank account and only make $5 an hour, and because Bank of America is so stupid and would never suspect anything out of the ordinary if I laundered 100s of thousands of dollars in and out of my account, I could be the next right hand man to Osama — and be an illegal making $5 an hour as a bus boy at Jerry’s Famous Deli in Studio City (which, I must add that I LOVE that place! Their matzo ball soup is to die for!!!)!
HOW DUMB ARE YOU PEOPLE???
Here’s another (again, delawareonline):
Tom Moffet, 54, of Newark, stopped to chat with Jaremchuk and find out what the protest was about. He was not convinced.
‘How does this threaten Homeland Security?’ Moffet said afterward. ‘I think they’ve got too much time on their hands.’
OH MY GOD!!! Someone in Delaware with brains!
I don’t make it a practice to come out against others in public all that often, but when stupid shit like this is going on and the shit pile gets higher and higher, I truly can’t help myself and will voice my opinion. Do I agree with what BofA is doing? Not really. But to make such ridiculous allegations these people are making…wow. It’s annoying to hear from my friends in areas outside of Delaware about how much of a shit-hole Delaware is and how its residents are dumb as all hell. Well, stories like this surely prove them right. Geez!
I, too, think they’ve got too much time on their hands and obviously not enough in the brains department. Please, Delaware Citizens for Immigration Control, go down to God Hates Fags country and protest against something that actually makes sense and requires very little thinking. Here’s your first sign: THERE’S NO ROOM FOR HATE! But, you must be creative with it. I think using the colors of the rainbow flag would be cool. Hell, do it in drag! Gene Hackman did it in The Bird Cage, why couldn’t you do it for a protest? See, how simple was that? Cheesy. Boring. Yes! But, geez, it’s better than this shit I read this morning.
Dear Lord (as I cross myself), please help these people find something better to do. And, Lord, as the Wizard gave Scarecrow a brain, the Lion some courage, and the Tin Man a heart, I know you can help them find something creative and intelligent to do. So, please, Lord, HELP THEM!!!!!!
Amen. (crossing self — and I’m not Catholic, but I’m hoping Mary, Peter, Jude, someone helps!)
Posted by Justin in Dumb stuff, First State Filth at 12:05 PM PST
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Without going too far in depth on the tragic doings of decadent State Sen. John Still (you can do a search of my archives for that), I must report that it seems the good senator has taken leave of his already debilitated senses.
Nancy Willing and Kilroy have that shit locked up.
Meanwhile, I’m still battling paste-eaters and compulsive whiners.
Posted by Mike Matthews in First State Filth at 8:36 PM PST
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