Annapolis Capital Punishment

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29761040790884603412026-04-04T14:44:45.289-04:00Annapolis Capital PunishmentThe leading blog by, for and of the people of Annapolis, Maryland since February, 2007 works to engage citizens to improve our community and ensure honest and effective governance.Paul Foerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224175197986788388noreply@blogger.comBlogger2384125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976104079088460341.post-27614903591689733092011-03-01T10:15:00.001-05:002011-03-01T10:16:25.771-05:00This Grasso Is Definitely Green

See my latest missive on a local politician.....Since I shut down this lovely blog and stopped doing my radio program on 1430WNAV. I have now affiliated with The Annapolis Sound. Also, look for my column, The Ninth Ward, in tomorrow's The Capital (and every Wednesday...) www.capitalonline.com On The Foerfront: This Grasso Is Definitely Green | The Annapolis Sound www.annapolissound.com Share

Paul Foerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224175197986788388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976104079088460341.post-52613811643904631122011-02-23T05:35:00.000-05:002011-02-23T05:35:37.658-05:00Latest Video on Downtown/Market House at Annapolis Sound

YOU CAN WATCH IT HERE: http://www.annapolissound.com/politics/soundtv-foerfront-fawcett-building-helps-establish-market-market-house/

Paul Foerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224175197986788388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976104079088460341.post-5992372930567946872011-02-13T13:30:00.000-05:002011-02-13T13:30:27.870-05:00ACP Publisher Paul Foer Now at The Annapolis Sound

I am now writing and appearing (as in video) regularly as "ON THE FOERFRONT" at The Annapolis Sound http://www.annapolissound.com/I also continue to write "The Ninth Ward" every Wednesday in The Capital at www.capitalonline.com  under "Opinion".

Paul Foerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224175197986788388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976104079088460341.post-45642570628383776772010-11-17T11:26:00.002-05:002010-11-19T07:07:09.950-05:00Yet More Comments From Readers

ACP would like to thank all the readers who have sent in comments expressing their appreciation. I'll continue to publish them as they come in. here are the latest: ____________________  Paul, You may have silenced your blog, but not your wit and will. Of course, your weekly column in the Capital will give us some guidance and insight into the politics of our area in and around Annapolis

Paul Foerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224175197986788388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976104079088460341.post-89215794907632930652010-11-06T10:55:00.008-04:002010-11-12T06:02:09.493-05:00More Comments From Readers

Paul, best of luck to you in your new adventures, seeking work, etc. You are a true entrepreneur and did amazing things with your blog and radio program. You are very talented and any organization that hires you would be lucky to have your diverse skill set. Regards, Jane Shey ________________________ Paul, I, too, would like to thank you for your blog. Overall, I believe that you were fair

Paul Foerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224175197986788388noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976104079088460341.post-30870512703005977692010-11-06T08:05:00.000-04:002010-11-06T08:05:49.979-04:00Final Comments From Readers

Thanks to all the below writers. I'll post more as they are sent in...__________ Paul, Thanks for everything you've done on the blog. I look forward to continued reading of your Wednesday column in The Capital. Best wishes and thoughts to you. Arnold J. Gasper, PMP 443-336-0896 Cell ajgasper@msn.com http://marines.togetherweserved.com/sbv/Arnold.Gasper ------------------------------------

Paul Foerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224175197986788388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976104079088460341.post-72135852220084566262010-11-05T10:01:00.001-04:002010-11-05T10:02:27.133-04:00Today Is Guy Fawkes Day...with lessons still to be remembered AND ACP's Last Day of Publication

Remember Remember The Fifth of November......If you know the story of "V for Vendetta" or saw the fine film upon which it is based, you'll know what I am talking about. Today will be my last day of publishing Annapolis Capital Punishment. I also ended my long-run as host of 1430 WNAV's "On The Foerfront" with my final scheduled show today. I'm simply tired. That's about it. Time to move on. Do

Paul Foerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224175197986788388noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976104079088460341.post-16881677392074973862010-11-05T06:12:00.000-04:002010-11-05T06:12:00.805-04:00ACP's Paul Foer To Speak to Local Political Groups

I'll be a guest of the Wednesday Morning Republican Breakfast Club at the Eastport Deli in the Eastport Shopping Center, Wednesday, November 10th at 7:30 am and I'll be speaking at the Elephant Club on Thursday, November 11, also at 7:30 am at Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, 400 Benfield Road, Severna Park, Maryland 21146. If your club or organization would like to have me as a guest speaker,

Paul Foerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224175197986788388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976104079088460341.post-73180976351674769662010-11-04T17:11:00.003-04:002010-11-04T17:13:44.307-04:00Anti-Government Activism and the Future of the Chesapeake Bay

For a thoughtful piece on this topic in the wake of the recent elections, click here to read what Tom Pelton of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation has to say: http://cbf.typepad.com/bay_daily/2010/11/

Paul Foerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224175197986788388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976104079088460341.post-88396180994708365332010-11-04T06:25:00.000-04:002010-11-04T06:25:00.070-04:00ACP's Election Predictions....How Did I Do?

All in all, I even surprised myself and did pretty well. Below I show what I posted at the time the polls closed Tuesday and IN RED what the unofficial results are as of Wednesday evening. These results may change slightly due to absentee, provisional and military ballots etc. They are also rounded off. This is what I wrote on Tuesday evening: So, how did I do? We'll know Wednesday morning. And

Paul Foerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224175197986788388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976104079088460341.post-19654232443669943252010-11-04T06:19:00.001-04:002010-11-04T06:19:00.192-04:00Legum Raised More Money And Got Fewer Votes Than Any Other Delegate Candidate in District 30

Judd Legum raised more money for the District 30 House race and got fewer votes than any candidate.  Legum raised over 133k and received 18,385 votes which put him in sixth or last place. Seth Howard, who raised a paltry $21,296 when compared with Legum, managed to get 600 more votes for fifth place. Incumbent Virginia Clagett who placed fourth and lost her seat raised just under $24k. Ron

Paul Foerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224175197986788388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976104079088460341.post-54538734919317183872010-11-04T05:33:00.000-04:002010-11-04T05:33:00.386-04:00Mayor Announces Public Meetings on Market House

(The following is a news release from the Mayor) Mayor Joshua J. Cohen announces two rounds of meetings in November to keep the public informed about the City’s Market House negotiations with Gone to Market LLC and offer opportunities for citizens to provide input to the City and the developers. On Monday, Nov. 8 and Monday, Nov. 15, representatives from Gone to Market, including the

Paul Foerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224175197986788388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976104079088460341.post-19242498766849639392010-11-04T05:27:00.001-04:002010-11-04T05:27:00.230-04:00From The MD League of Conservation Voters...and the final, final word on Judd Legum?

The MD LCV sent this out today from which I have excerpted the following:"Maryland LCV’s new Anne Arundel County Chapter scored a HUGE victory with the election of Chris Trumbauer (the West Rhode Riverkeeper) to the Anne Arundel County Council.  Our Chapter pulled out all the stops to elect Trumbauer and “Team 30” (Speaker Busch, Senator Astle, Delegate Clagett and Judd Legum) by

Paul Foerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224175197986788388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976104079088460341.post-9070102154678643812010-11-03T16:34:00.001-04:002010-11-03T16:44:57.957-04:00Elfenbein Is Not Ready To Concede to Astle

I have not yet heard from Senator John Astle regarding the extremely close race for his seat, but this just came in from his opponent, District 30 Senate candidate Ron Elfenbein: Many of you have posted on Facebook, emailed and called to find out the results of our race, and honestly, we do not know yet.  Currently, I am 767 votes behind with over 2000 absentee ballots still to

Paul Foerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224175197986788388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976104079088460341.post-64959509404134705462010-11-03T12:34:00.001-04:002010-11-03T15:48:37.649-04:00Judicial Candidate Alison Asti Pulls A Last Minute Campaign Sneak Attack....And I Don't Like it

This image provided by The Capital at hometownannapolis.com  Shame on Aliston Asti!

Paul Foerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224175197986788388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976104079088460341.post-75323756667968332052010-11-02T20:00:00.006-04:002010-11-02T20:00:03.332-04:00ACP's Election Night Predictions

TUESDAY 8 pm...I do this every election and am not sure why--especially since I am usually off the mark WAY off the mark. I don't have such a hot average but I may make it better this time--sort of like a gambler, but there is no money involved. Well, readers know what I think of endorsements (except I do note that every newspaper in the First District is strongly endorsing Frank Kratovil and

Paul Foerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224175197986788388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976104079088460341.post-21385750837735331182010-11-02T07:39:00.000-04:002010-11-02T07:39:17.392-04:00Overzealous Republicans Going All-Out for Asti...

Why? Not because she is the most experienced or most qualified to be a judge but because she is a Republican--at least in registration--and only in the last few years. This is about as absurdly partisan as it can get. Some zealous and hyper-partisan Republicans are furiously sending out emails urging their pals to vote for Asti...and apparently only because she is a registered R and her opponents

Paul Foerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224175197986788388noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976104079088460341.post-61778910456081732102010-11-01T13:57:00.000-04:002010-11-01T13:57:17.197-04:00How Much Should We Pay Our Director of Transit (Remember--It Is NOT A Transportation Department But A Small Bus System)

We have just hired the person who used to hold this position and since it is a departmental director position, it must pay a minimum of $120k per year. I have long maintained that we pay our bus system director way above and beyond the typical salary for such a position and this is something I know a bit about. So, one might ask why a mid-to-upper level career person in public transit would leave

Paul Foerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224175197986788388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976104079088460341.post-58331540090414307472010-11-01T13:37:00.001-04:002010-11-01T13:38:29.169-04:00Beware of Last-Minute Attack Mailers....no matter from which party, group or shadowy "thing" they originate

I cannot stand the hypocrisy of partisan-motivated whiners about negative campaigning. They'll accept or ignore or brush off the most egregious forms of negative attack ads--until they go after the candidate of their party choice. I'm seeing it right now! Either you are opposed to all negative attack ads from any side...or you're just a phony partisan. There is so much %@!! going on from every

Paul Foerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224175197986788388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976104079088460341.post-15026218889649185322010-11-01T10:48:00.001-04:002010-11-01T10:49:53.223-04:00Even Josh Cohen is Weighing In On The Circuit Court Judge's Race!!!

A last minute plea from the mayor...In what can only be described as yet another weird turn this election season....Mayor Josh Cohen has sent out an email blast urging us to vote for the sitting Judges Jarashow and Kiessling...and the funny thing is that Cohen, a highly-partisan Democrat is supporting the two sitting judges, both Democrats and both appointed by a Democrat and claiming that their

Paul Foerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224175197986788388noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976104079088460341.post-59017155637407891852010-11-01T06:20:00.003-04:002010-11-01T06:20:00.144-04:002010 Elections Again--I Guess I Should Say "PLEASE VOTE!!!"

Yes....please vote.  ACP will be calling in live to On The Foerfront on 1430WNAV from the polls at the Eastport Fire Station at 0815 am. Later on election day, we'll be reporting in from the election night "victory" parties. If you have not yet voted, perhaps we'll see you at the polls. Things have gotten strange and will only get stranger---in terms of the campaign ads that is. Did you see

Paul Foerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224175197986788388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976104079088460341.post-62115846197363348022010-11-01T06:09:00.003-04:002010-11-01T06:15:20.580-04:00The Final Word on Judd Legum's "Special Interests"

Following my "The Ninth Ward" column about the claims of candidate Judd Legum's refusal to not accept PAC money that appeared last Thursday in The Capital, Legum had a letter in Saturday's The Capital that attempted to defend his record. He wrote: "I believe that special interests have too much power in Annapolis. That’s why I’ve refused to accept any contributions from state lobbyists or PACs.

Paul Foerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224175197986788388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976104079088460341.post-54634413410992289872010-11-01T05:09:00.002-04:002010-11-01T06:16:01.430-04:002010 Election Forecast – Mike Keller's Electoral Prognostications

Sometime Tuesday night we shall know....in the meantime, see what our local electoral guru Mike Keller has to say: U.S.  House of Representatives – Leaning Republican.  Analysis:  Howard Beale in the 1976 film, Network, thundered “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore.”  That emotion seems to capture the mood the American electorate, anger tinged with a

Paul Foerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224175197986788388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976104079088460341.post-86020333169755736842010-10-29T13:12:00.003-04:002010-10-29T13:12:52.452-04:00LAST CHANCE TO STOP SLOTS AT THE MALL!

Saturday, October 30th                Villages of Dorchester                  Community Center 7571 Dorchester Blvd.  8:00am-10:00am Breakfast will be provided   David Jones to speak at 9:00 am Volunteer activities all

Paul Foerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224175197986788388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976104079088460341.post-40298453684299187632010-10-29T09:30:00.000-04:002010-10-29T09:30:33.112-04:00Mayor Will Actually Show Up in Public for Campaign Event Tonight for Speaker Busch--and in Eastport no less!!!

Friday, October 29, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.   Mayor Josh Cohen invites you to a free Old-Fashioned Spaghetti Dinner to show support for our hometown Speaker of the House Mike Busch, at the Eastport Fire Hall, 914 Bay Ridge Avenue, Annapolis. Enjoy delicious pasta, meatballs, fresh breads, salads, desserts and soft drinks by local favorite Saucy Salamander.  Donations welcome, but not

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