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John Rowland, Governor of CT. resigned.

Amongst mounting allegations of accepting bribes from state contractors, Governor Rowland, A republican who held the state house for 10 years announced his resignation today.

My opinion: he never should've resigned. He should've been thrown out of office by the people who put him in.

As many of you know, I volunteered for Rowland's Campaign in 1994. n 1990 former Republican Lowell Weicker, who was recently replaced in the Senate by Democrat Joe Lieberman, was elected as an independent. Prior to 1990, Connecticut did not have a state income tax and neither John Rowland (who was running on the Republican ticket) nor Lowell Weicker said they would implement one. Weicker won and shortly afterward announced his support for a state income Tax. Since the state legislature was controlled by Democrats he had no problem getting it through. He remained unpopular for the remainder of his term, chose not to run for a second term and quickly moved to Virginia shortly after his term expired.

John Rowland easily won the election of 1994. However, he did nothing to remove the state income tax which still exists to this day.

Typical of most Republicans who replace Democrats (or in this case a former Republican who embraced Democrat ideas) John Rowland became the career politician. The person who does nothing as to not create any waves, who lets bad laws and policies stay on the books because its too uncomfortable to put up a fight.

Unfortunately, the state Republicans kept nominating him and the people of the state kept electing him. And they'll elect a do nothing politician of either party again and again.

I no longer live in Connecticut, and I don't miss it.

The Republican Rock Star

Security advisor bashes Bush, Carter says war Based on lies.

Of course I couldn't Start the week without mentioning Clarks interview on 60 minutes about how the Bush administration ignored threats from Al Qada and was obsessed with Iraq. Carter also said the war was based on lies. I carefully outlined how his incompetance in dealing with the Islamic fundamentalist takeover in Iran during his administration led to our present situation in the Mideast.

Unfortunatley I don't have time or space to talk about how california is banning smoking on beaches and I promise to reveal Kerrys secret this week.

Tom The Republican Rock Star republicanrockstar.com

Howard Dean said President Bush is responsible for the terrorists attacks in spain.

I read the article, but found this statement made by the Kerry camp to be more interesting:

"Governor Dean was simply repeating what's already been reported by news organizations about a group that claims responsibility for the enormous tragedy in Spain," she said. "It's clear that what happened in Spain is a painful reminder that the war on terror is far from over and the nation would be better off if this administration took the time to rebuild our alliances rather than engaging in political attacks"

I'm thinking of listing recent political attacks by Democrats on my website. What do you think?

The Republican Rock Star

Name the Hollywood mugshot.

This is a fun quiz I decided to put up, I pulled some photos from the smoking gun and stars behind bars for the celebrity mug shot quiz. You can certainly name a Hollywood star from the glamour shots but are you able to recognize them from the mug shot? Take the quiz and find out.

The Quiz Kid

If you're a frequent visitor to my website you know my positions on the legalization of drugs and gun control. What's interesting about this case is this is the second time Crosby's been arrested on the exact same charges. Simply put, Crosby, like Michael Jackson, is sloppy. They both don't know how to stop their illegal activity.

Crosby is not a threat to anyone. He smokes marijuana for pleasure and carries a gun for protection. This is not something he should go to jail for.

The Republican Rock Star

Now you guy's give me real inspiration. I hope I get to do the speech.

Well, almost

Ever since my Republican Rock Star web site went up I've made a lot of friends among college republicans. A group from one college proposed to their college that I deliver the commencement address at the graduation. Of course it's highly unlikely a Republican is ever chosen and if the faculty ever visits my website, you can bet against my delivering the speech. However it's nice to be considered.

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I wasn't aware of "Hermanos Al Rescate Way." Next time I'm in New York I'll pay it a visit. Here in Tampa there is a Brothers to the rescue Corner.

Eight Years Ago today

Actually I was wrong it was Feb 24 1996.

Brothers to the rescue, a private organization formed in 1991 and based out of Miami routinely fly's small planes across the Florida straits in search of Cuban refugees Fleeing from Castros Island prison. In addition to this they drop leaflets echoing the voice of liberty 13 miles (respecting international boundaries) off the coast of Havana in hopes that the winds will carry them to the city. They remain an active political organization seeking change in Cuba through non violent means.

On February 24, 1996, three planes from Brothers to the Rescue were patrolling the international waters of the Florida Straits when Castro ordered his MIG fighters to shoot them. They did just that. Downing two of the unarmed small planes (the third got away) Castro simply murdered four Brothers to the rescue pilots who were only trying to help people fleeing the "socialist utopia" of Castros communist gulag

Of course murdering innocent people is nothing new to the man who recently hosted Robert Redford, Oliver Stone, Kevin Costner, Steven Spielberg and God knows how many other Hollywood liberals, he's been doing it for about fifty years.

Hear the actual audio tape of the shootdown from the command tower on my website

Cigarette advertising on websites

Cigarette advertising is banned on TV but to the best of my knowledge it's not banned on the internet. As a supporter of smokers rights and one who despises the Rob Riner crowd I took the chance and ran a Cigarette ad on my website. If you are a frequent visitor to my website and enjoy my daily commentary, you might be happy of concerned or happy about this. To view my ad click here

the Republican Rock Star

From the Quiz Kid, completing our trilogy on Black History Month we publish a picture of another distinguished American. (the first two were Frederick Douglass and Louie Armstrong) Hint: He argued one of the most important cases in front of the Supreme Court. Picture on The Quiz Kid.

The quiz kid celebrates Black history month. Featured is one of the most prominent Black Americans in American history. A man who represents true courage and character and who has had a very interesting and distinguished life. Pictured here in the later stages of life. Can you name him?

For picture go here

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Take the Super bowl Quiz

(If you haven't already)

Let's see what you know about the Super Bowl, When did it start.? Where was the first super bowl played? What was the cost of a 30 second ad during the first Super bowl telecast?

Do you recognize these superbowl commercials?

Why do they call it the Super Bowl anyway?

But it's time to sit through another boring football game so we could watch some great commercials.

Do you remember these great lines from these great commercials?

"No really, you can have it"

"1984 wont be like 1984"

"this referee's a jackass"

"I'm gonna get creamed"

If you recognize these lines from past commercials you are spending too much time in front of the TV. If not you can hit the link and hear these lines to refresh your memory.

If you think you can name the product offered in these commercials you might want to take the Super Bowl quiz.

Try it. see if you know who played in more Super Bowls than anybody else, or how much a 30 second TV ad cost during the first Super Bowl.

Take the quiz ] The Super Bowl Quiz

The Quiz Kid

A few thoughts on the upcoming New Hampshire primary.

1. How will Lieberman and Clark fare since this is their first real chance to get votes (both ignored Iowa)

2. Kerry is most likley to come in first, the real contest is between Edwards and Dean.

3. Will coming in second re-energize Deans supporters? (Dean's already energized)

4. Will George W. Bush win the Republican primary (I think he will)

5. Will Howard Deans speech be carried by all networks. (Of course, who wouldn't carry it)

6. Are tickets available to Howard Deans speech ( I believe front row seats are going for two thousand a piece)

7. Will it be carried on Pay Per View. (It would probably raise a lot of money)

8. Should Dean sell advertising time during his speech (Unfortunately he's not a capitalist)

9. Should he make copies of his Iowa speech on CD and sell them (again he's not a capitalist)

10 Other people have made mixes of his Iowa speech, How are they doing on the charts (I believe three have hit the Billboard top ten)

11. Would Dean be able to outsell Britney Spears in a concert (After last weeks performance, of course)

12. How about Bruce Springsteen (too close to call)

There is a quiz on New Hampshire Primary history provided by the Concord paper, link through The Quiz Kid

You got it.
It was Upton Sinclair.

I posted this on two other boards and nobody figured it out yet.

He ran for Governor of CA. and Hollywood opposed him.

Who is he?

He ran for Governor of California and Hollywood opposed him. No, he's not Arnold. In face he's not even a republican. And Hollywood loves him now.

But when this man ran for Governor Hollywood viciously attacked him, his policies, his beliefs. many actors appeared in ads denouncing his Ideas. Studios bought airtime to run ads attacking his policies.

He was a famous author who made the cover of time magazine.

You history buffs know who I'm talking about.

For a picture of the time cover go to www.thequizkid.com

Talk radio quiz

Think you know your talk radio hosts? Try this little quiz.

What talk radio host's audience refers to themselves as dittoheads? (this is too easy I'm embarrassed to even put it here)

What talk radio host talks about everything except poetry, cooking and architecture?

What talk radio host's audience refers to themselves as eldorados?

What talk radio host is the Daisy cutter of the airwaves?

Who is the original host of Coast to Coast?

What talk radio host has a frequent guest named Bobbie Dooley?

What talk radio host has a dog named Mr. Pistol?

Which hosts wrote the following books?

1. The terrible truth about liberals

2. The Hillary trap

3. Happiness is a serious problem

4. How could you do that

5. Let's be heard

6. The Art of talk

Post your answers or read them on The Quiz Kid

I'm sure this will infuriate Republicans like myself but think.

George Bush is one of the greatest world leaders in modern history. He stood up to the UN. and protected America. He is most likley a shoe in for reelection. It takes a lot of courage to challenge such a man. So far ten have step'd up to the plate. (one has dropped out).

Remember the words of Teddy Roosevelt

The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust, sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions and spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.

The biggest problem Arnold will face is the Legislature is still heavily controlled by democrats. His best bet would be to veto every bill that comes across his desk, thereby showing the people that he is stopping the lefts domination dead in its tracks