Underdog Militia Report

Joe Musso announced that he is going to run for mayor of the city of York.

I actually agree with one of his goals: “— Promote a police chief from within the police ranks.”
I’ve always supported promotion from within. Promotion from within encourages people to do their best in expectation that they may someday earn a promotion. I’m not just writing about police departments. Too many companies are run by people with the “give the new administration, management, supervisor position to my old (college, other company) friend”.

Now it may seen ok to the HR manager who doesn’t give a shit. The message it sends to the rank and file who worked hard for years is “fuck you, I don’t give a shit about you or the company. I’m just here to line my own pockets.” It also says to the rank and file people who worked hard— “don’t bother giving 110 percent because your hard work is not going to be rewarded.”

Back to Joe Musso. Here’s the problem. Years ago when he first got on the York city council, he bought city owned property for pennies on the dollar from the city, and then he turned around and sold the property at full market value. I believe he pocketed a nice profit too. There was an article in the local newspaper about it when it happened.

In this report I discuss some of the Pennsylvania republican primary election results for Tuesday may 19, 2009.
I also discuss public nudity. Liberty, firearms, the economy, mercantilism, and I also have something to say about the 14th amendment.

 

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On Tuesday May 19, 2009, the voters of York County Pennsylvania denied the incumbent District Attorney the Republican nomination.
Tom Kearney won the Republican nomination for District attorney of York County. Mr Kearney is a former assistant DA who also happened to be the last person who ran against Mr Rebert, back when Mr Rebert was first elected to the office of District attorney in 1985.

Unfortunately the republican nomination for two judges of the court of common pleas of York County went to taskmaster union endorsed candidates. Chuck Patterson (one of Rebert’s henchmen) and Harry Ness.

I’m planning on recording another Underdog Militia Report podcast at the end of the week with more detailed coverage about the election. I might also be discussing other news & events. I’m also going to tell you a story about courage and cowardice.

On Tuesday May 19, 2009 another primary election will be held in Pennsylvania.
In Pennsylvania, State legislature and congressional delegation elections are held in even numbered years.

State Representatives: all for up for two year terms.
Half the State Senate: elected to four year terms.
Various state wide offices: Attorney General, Treasurer, Auditor, Governor: Up for four years terms.

Since this is an old numbered year, local and Judicial offices are up for a vote.
Local County offices: sheriffs, Treasurers, Coroners, Commissioners, District Attorneys, up for four year terms.
Local Town Councils: Various term length depending on the municipality.
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