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Read more: Reason #5 for School Vouchers—Mahmoud v. McKnight
Reason #5 for School Vouchers—Mahmoud v. McKnight
Folks, it’s on rare occasions that I need to actually think before writing a blog post. Usually I only describe and transcribe the bizarre and dysfunctional events unfolding around us, such as the recent trial Tamer Mahmoud v. Monica B. McKnight. This was the landmark trial and ruling by Judge Deborah Boardman that denied the…
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Read more: Kagan’s Quality of Intent Sucks
Kagan’s Quality of Intent Sucks
The infamous Senator Kagan has once again demonstrated the type of decision making and logic that calls into question her public service. Sen Kagan recently took to twitter to highlight a sit down with Officer Jayme Debryshire, a Montgomery County Police Drug Recognition Expert. Kagan highlighted that the recent legalization of cannabis in MD will…
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Read more: Incredible Return on Investment? EDENS Secures Impressive Tax-Payer Windfall After Donations to MD14
Incredible Return on Investment? EDENS Secures Impressive Tax-Payer Windfall After Donations to MD14
Yesterday I came across a crowing tweet (sorry, “post” on “X”) by County Exec March Elrich discussing the long-awaited “revitalization” of the vacant, neglected Burtonsville Crossing retail center in eastern Montgomery County. CE Elrich was basically issuing a press release on behalf of the “MD14 Team” which consists of a slate of local MoCo politicians…
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Read more: Booze in MoCo: Part 2, Debunking the ABS’s Justifications
Booze in MoCo: Part 2, Debunking the ABS’s Justifications
This is part 2 in a 4 part series debunking the excuses ABS uses to justify its existence, identify who benefits from this monopoly, and what (if anything) can be done to dismantle it. You can read part 1 here. The county’s Alcoholic Beverage Service justifies its corporate monopoly in the following video. Viewing with…
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Read more: Booze in MoCo: Part 1, How We Buy Alcoholic Beverages
Booze in MoCo: Part 1, How We Buy Alcoholic Beverages
This is part 1 in a 4 part series debunking the excuses ABS uses to justify its existence, identify who benefits from this monopoly, and what (if anything) can be done to dismantle it. John and Jerry, residents of Silver Spring, are preparing a small summer wedding and an even smaller reception. They go to…
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Read more: A Quick Run-Down of the “Official Proclamations” Our Montgomery Theatrocracy Issued this Summer
A Quick Run-Down of the “Official Proclamations” Our Montgomery Theatrocracy Issued this Summer
I came across a word the other day describing a form of government I had not considered before. I’d heard of kleptocracy, plutocracy, autocracy, etc. One form of government we seem to find ourselves facing today is a kakistocracy. What is that? Government by the “least suitable or competent citizens of a state.” “The American…
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Read more: Who Serves on the Committee Against Hate/Violence? Kristin Mink!
Who Serves on the Committee Against Hate/Violence? Kristin Mink!
In 2018, the Trump Administration took the United States out of the hypocritical United Nations Human Rights Council, arguing that no nation that itself abuses human rights (Venezuela, China, Saudi Arabia) could serve on that body. Fast forward to 2023: one of the members of Montgomery County’s Committee on Hate/Violence is Council Member Kristin Mink,…
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Read more: Mo’ Crazy: The Incoherent State of the Montgomery County Council’s “Governing” Principles & Policies
Mo’ Crazy: The Incoherent State of the Montgomery County Council’s “Governing” Principles & Policies
As one crosses over the county boundary into Montgomery County from Howard County, near Ashton-Sandy Spring, you’ll see a road sign that says “Welcome to Montgomery County: Building a Drug-Free Community”. It is a pretty standard sign – and has been there for years. A throwback to a time when MoCo – and Maryland –…
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Read more: Reason #4 for School Vouchers—Prejudice
Reason #4 for School Vouchers—Prejudice
The most common justifications for school choice and school vouchers are curriculum and quality. Parents and students want a curriculum that has an emphasis different from what the public schools offer; parents and students are desperately seeking a way out of their failing neighborhood school. There are significant populations within Montgomery County that fall into…
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Read more: Patrick Wojahn Sentenced and MoCo’s Elected Supporters Stay Silent
Patrick Wojahn Sentenced and MoCo’s Elected Supporters Stay Silent
On August 2nd, disgraced College Park mayor Patrick Wojahn pleaded guilty to 140 child pornography charges. Via a plea deal Patrick will receive 30 years in prison for his actions, which were uncovered by officials investigating several social media accounts. Patrick has long been a character in PG County politics, serving as mayor since 2015,…