<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650</id><updated>2011-04-21T14:39:02.578-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Fairfield Republicans</title><subtitle type='html'>I am maintaining this blog page in an effort to provide information on activities and events to conservatives in Fairfield, Ohio and surrounding areas.

This page will feature items of interest and links to information from the Butler County Republican Party and from the City of Fairfield.

It is my hope that by utilizing this forum, we will be able to share ideas and information that will make our Party, our City, and our Neighborhoods better than ever!</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default?start-index=101&amp;max-results=100'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>185</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-3747904664132574173</id><published>2008-03-17T15:12:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2008-03-17T15:15:49.836-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Butler County GOP - Important Dates</title><summary type='text'>It looks as though April is going to be a busy month!Per an e-mail that I just received ...April 10th: Party re-organizational meetingApril 12th: Screening of candidates to fill the County Auditor positionApril 15th: Central Committee meeting to appoint new County AuditorI'll keep you posted as additional details become available.- Scott</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/3747904664132574173/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=3747904664132574173' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/3747904664132574173'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/3747904664132574173'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2008/03/butler-county-gop-important-dates.html' title='Butler County GOP - Important Dates'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-8873330321787355933</id><published>2008-03-13T18:18:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2008-03-13T18:21:58.270-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Democrats Block Access to Brunner's Testimony</title><summary type='text'>I received this e-mail from the Ohio Republican Party today.  Yet another example of liberal hypocrisy!  Well worth reading.Brunner, Dann fight to keep deposition secret despite pledge of transparencyCOLUMBUS - Ohio Republican Party Deputy Chairman Kevin DeWine today released the following statement regarding Attorney General Marc Dann and Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner's joint efforts to </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/8873330321787355933/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=8873330321787355933' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/8873330321787355933'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/8873330321787355933'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2008/03/democrats-block-access-to-brunners.html' title='Democrats Block Access to Brunner&apos;s Testimony'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-5874413275501982389</id><published>2008-03-10T11:11:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2008-03-10T11:19:08.953-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Fairfield Community Events</title><summary type='text'>Following are some upcoming Communtiy Events.  Take a look, there's some interesting stuff here!Fairfield Citizen's Police AcademyThe Fairfield Police Department’s semiannual Citizen Police Academy gives residents a better understanding of police work and gives Fairfield police officers a better understanding of the expectations of our citizens.The next Citizen Police Academy begins March 17. The</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/5874413275501982389/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=5874413275501982389' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/5874413275501982389'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/5874413275501982389'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2008/03/fairfield-community-events.html' title='Fairfield Community Events'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-8196108443552813803</id><published>2008-03-10T11:08:00.003-04:00</published><updated>2008-03-10T11:11:04.565-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Political Quiz</title><summary type='text'>Have you ever wondered where you rank on the Liberal versus Conservative scale?  Take this quick quiz and find out!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/8196108443552813803/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=8196108443552813803' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/8196108443552813803'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/8196108443552813803'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2008/03/political-quiz.html' title='Political Quiz'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-6169401942164215220</id><published>2008-03-09T19:46:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2008-03-09T19:58:35.630-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Brunner's attempts to grab headlines will cost the taxpayers millions</title><summary type='text'>Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner (D) has gone on a tirade calling Ohio's electronic voting machines unreliable.  Citing sketchy reports, Brunner recently ordered that paper ballots and optical scanning machines be made available across the state.  This obvious attempt to find a stage and a spotlight has already cost Ohio taxpayers millions.  If left unchecked, it will undoubtedly cost </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/6169401942164215220/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=6169401942164215220' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/6169401942164215220'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/6169401942164215220'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2008/03/brunners-attempts-to-grab-headlines.html' title='Brunner&apos;s attempts to grab headlines will cost the taxpayers millions'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-2528774863049094080</id><published>2008-03-05T10:59:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2008-03-05T11:09:16.442-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Obama files suit in Ohio to keep polls open</title><summary type='text'>Thank goodness we have Jennifer Brunner (D) as Secretary of State.  We certainly wouldn't want long lines at the polls or a shortage of ballots to prompt cries of "disenfranchised voters" from the liberals!- ScottVOTING IN SEVERAL CUYAHOGA COUNTY PRECINCTS EXTENDED UNTIL 9 PM EASTERNhttp://essence.typepad.com/news/2008/03/obama-files-sui.htmlCOLUMBUS, OH – Obama for America Ohio State Director </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/2528774863049094080/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=2528774863049094080' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/2528774863049094080'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/2528774863049094080'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2008/03/obama-files-suit-in-ohio-to-keep-polls.html' title='Obama files suit in Ohio to keep polls open'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-8546210101037094190</id><published>2008-03-04T12:00:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2008-03-04T12:02:47.546-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Angry Barack Obama bombarded by media</title><summary type='text'>from the NY Daily NewsSAN ANTONIO, Tex. - An exasperated Barack Obama scurried away Monday from the toughest news conference of his campaign, telling reporters who kept shouting questions that he'd spent enough time on the grill."Come on! I just answered, like, eight questions," Obama, looking surprised, told shouting reporters as he fled the room. "We're running late."The Clinton campaign has </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/8546210101037094190/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=8546210101037094190' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/8546210101037094190'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/8546210101037094190'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2008/03/angry-barack-obama-bombarded-by-media.html' title='Angry Barack Obama bombarded by media'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-8893910789478380821</id><published>2008-03-04T11:46:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2008-03-04T12:03:21.080-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Tilton to replace Rogers as auditor</title><summary type='text'>An excellent choice. He'll keep the office running at a high level of professionalism with minimal political jockeying.This decision will also allow the Republican Central Committee adequate time to screen interested candidates and for the candidates to present their qualifications to so that an educated and informed decision can be made.What do you know, sometimes the system works! :)from the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/8893910789478380821/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=8893910789478380821' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/8893910789478380821'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/8893910789478380821'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2008/03/tilton-to-replace-rogers-as-auditor.html' title='Tilton to replace Rogers as auditor'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-5344408915232655635</id><published>2008-02-29T14:38:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2008-02-29T14:40:03.827-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Obama: Small Lead in Texas, Close in Ohio</title><summary type='text'>from newsmaxBarack Obama holds a slight lead on Hillary Clinton in Texas and has almost pulled even in Ohio before contests that could decide their Democratic presidential battle, according to a Reuters/C-SPAN/Houston Chronicle poll released on Friday.The contests on Tuesday are crucial for Clinton, a New York senator and former first lady fighting to halt Obama's streak of 11 consecutive </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/5344408915232655635/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=5344408915232655635' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/5344408915232655635'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/5344408915232655635'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2008/02/obama-small-lead-in-texas-close-in-ohio.html' title='Obama: Small Lead in Texas, Close in Ohio'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-2481657858101979860</id><published>2008-02-29T14:32:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2008-02-29T14:35:17.666-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Banks to start April 2</title><summary type='text'>This just in from the "I'll believe it when I see it" department!from the Cincinnati Enquirer</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/2481657858101979860/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=2481657858101979860' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/2481657858101979860'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/2481657858101979860'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2008/02/banks-to-start-april-2.html' title='Banks to start April 2'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JpalyFOYQzE/R8heZhXFs_I/AAAAAAAAAIc/7D6GnM2fs7Q/s72-c/bilde.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-5815713555073109332</id><published>2008-02-29T14:01:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2008-02-29T14:31:19.410-05:00</updated><title type='text'>The Rogers Report</title><summary type='text'>Following are some of the local articles detailing the current and developing situation surrounding the "guilty" plea entered by Butler County Auditor Kay Rogers.I thought this would be easier to sort through than re-printing all of the text from each of the articles!GOP House candidate turning up heat on auditor (Journal News 2/29/08)Timing of resignation could dictate how auditor's replacement </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/5815713555073109332/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=5815713555073109332' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/5815713555073109332'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/5815713555073109332'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2008/02/rogers-report.html' title='The Rogers Report'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-5414569346950795718</id><published>2008-02-20T20:04:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2008-02-20T20:10:13.848-05:00</updated><title type='text'>NOW THAT HE'S SECURED NOMINATION: NYT DOWNLOADS ON MCCAIN</title><summary type='text'>headline fron Drudge Reportstory from New York TimesNow that the Republican nomination of John McCain seems almost certain, it's time for the liberal press to get to work ...George Washington did less of a hatchet job on the cherry tree!WASHINGTON — Early in Senator John McCain’s first run for the White House eight years ago, waves of anxiety swept through his small circle of advisers.A female </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/5414569346950795718/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=5414569346950795718' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/5414569346950795718'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/5414569346950795718'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2008/02/now-that-hes-secured-nomination-nyt.html' title='NOW THAT HE&apos;S SECURED NOMINATION: NYT DOWNLOADS ON MCCAIN'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-6591078994104375711</id><published>2008-02-19T23:22:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2008-02-19T23:25:37.613-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Butler County Voting System Identified as one of Most Vulnerable</title><summary type='text'>from the Journal-NewsOXFORD — The Ohio secretary of state's office has made several recommendations to local elections boards after a study revealed an alarming number of vulnerabilities in three state voting systems.Butler County's voting system, which uses Direct Recording Electronic Equipment, has been identified as one of the most vulnerable systems, an informations security expert said </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/6591078994104375711/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=6591078994104375711' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/6591078994104375711'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/6591078994104375711'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2008/02/butler-county-voting-system-identified.html' title='Butler County Voting System Identified as one of Most Vulnerable'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-8623538544536251274</id><published>2008-02-19T23:13:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2008-02-19T23:21:23.152-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Nuxhall snub disappoints local fans</title><summary type='text'> from the Journal-NewsHe ONLY got almost 80,000 fan votes - accounting for almost 2/3rds of the total votes cast. The outpouring of support for Joe edged out the previous voting record by Almost 30,000 Votes! Talk about a "blown call"!HAMILTON — Baseball fans across Butler County were shocked and disappointed Tuesday, Feb. 19, to learn that baseball's top honor for broadcasters did not go to </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/8623538544536251274/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=8623538544536251274' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/8623538544536251274'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/8623538544536251274'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2008/02/nuxhall-snub-disappoints-local-fans.html' title='Nuxhall snub disappoints local fans'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JpalyFOYQzE/R7uqbbNU8zI/AAAAAAAAAIU/ZiMrdPHsYxY/s72-c/joe-nuxhall.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-8411526916513782901</id><published>2008-02-19T23:05:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2008-02-19T23:10:49.249-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Fidel Castro steps down - What's next for Cuba?</title><summary type='text'>from the Miami HeraldRaul Castro not the only possible successorCuban leader Fidel Castro has long referred to his brother Raúl as his designated successor and ''temporarily'' ceded power to the defense minister when he got sick in 2006. But there are others considered possible candidates to succeed Castro:RAUL CASTRO, 76Fidel Castro's younger brother and most likely heir is widely seen as a </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/8411526916513782901/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=8411526916513782901' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/8411526916513782901'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/8411526916513782901'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2008/02/fidel-castro-steps-down-whats-next-for.html' title='Fidel Castro steps down - What&apos;s next for Cuba?'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-9066660278272055634</id><published>2008-02-19T22:00:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2008-02-19T22:05:21.230-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Real 'Work'? Clinton Swipes at Chelsea's Profession</title><summary type='text'>There's nothing quite like a kind word from "Mom" to let you know how proud she is of you!from ABC NewsSen. Hillary Clinton took a swipe at her daughter's profession today at an economic roundtable discussion at a restaurant in Parma, Ohio, suggesting wealthy investment bankers and hedge fund managers on Wall Street aren't doing real 'work.'The former first lady's daughter, Chelsea Clinton, works</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/9066660278272055634/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=9066660278272055634' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/9066660278272055634'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/9066660278272055634'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2008/02/real-work-clinton-swipes-at-chelseas.html' title='Real &apos;Work&apos;? Clinton Swipes at Chelsea&apos;s Profession'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-900046629107499037</id><published>2008-02-16T15:50:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2008-02-16T15:51:43.204-05:00</updated><title type='text'>McCain on the Issues</title><summary type='text'></summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/900046629107499037/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=900046629107499037' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/900046629107499037'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/900046629107499037'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2008/02/mccain-on-issues.html' title='McCain on the Issues'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JpalyFOYQzE/R7dMybNU8yI/AAAAAAAAAIM/AXwlQILSufs/s72-c/McCain.bmp' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-6649702819495846865</id><published>2008-02-16T15:45:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2008-02-16T15:49:47.924-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Is the Mainstream Media finally starting to turn on their "fair-haired" RINO?</title><summary type='text'>from the Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Temper, temper.Republican John McCain is known for his.He's been dubbed "Senator Hothead" by more than one publication, but he's also had some success extracting his hatchet from several foreheads.Even his Republican Senate colleagues are not spared his sharp tongue."F--- you," he shouted at Texas Sen. John Cornyn last year."Only an a------ would put </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/6649702819495846865/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=6649702819495846865' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/6649702819495846865'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/6649702819495846865'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2008/02/is-mainstream-media-finally-starting-to.html' title='Is the Mainstream Media finally starting to turn on their &quot;fair-haired&quot; RINO?'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-5895961121294331358</id><published>2008-02-15T17:21:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2008-02-15T17:25:48.304-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Altered viruses found to attack cancer cells</title><summary type='text'>As a volunteer for the American Cancer Society, I hope you read the following with the same optimism and hope that I did!from the Cincinnati EnquirerResearch at Children's holds hope for solid-tumor remedyTweaking a cold sore virus' genetic makeup didn't just result in it killing two different types of cancer cells, new research from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center shows.Researchers</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/5895961121294331358/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=5895961121294331358' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/5895961121294331358'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/5895961121294331358'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2008/02/altered-viruses-found-to-attack-cancer.html' title='Altered viruses found to attack cancer cells'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-3859103845724169135</id><published>2008-02-15T17:11:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2008-02-15T17:16:15.686-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Reds sign Phillips to 4 year deal</title><summary type='text'>In this season of political headlines and sound-bites, let's also remember some of the other important news!After the season that Phillips had last year and his progress in the recent past, this is a BIG off season bright spot for the Reds!from the Cincinnati EnquirerThe good news for Brandon Phillips: He has a new, multiyear contract. The bad news: He's fighting a rough case of the flu.Phillips </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/3859103845724169135/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=3859103845724169135' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/3859103845724169135'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/3859103845724169135'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2008/02/reds-sign-phillips-to-4-year-deal.html' title='Reds sign Phillips to 4 year deal'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-4574690634904310063</id><published>2008-02-15T17:04:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2008-02-15T17:07:07.717-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Dateline-Cincinnati : Clinton Tries to Hold Coalition</title><summary type='text'>from the Associated PressCINCINNATI (AP) - Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton declared herself the "candidate of, from and for the middle class of America" as she worked to keep her Democratic coalition in Ohio intact against a hard-charging Sen. Barack Obama.Clinton has relied on working-class Democrats for much of her support in six weeks of presidential primary contests across the country and is </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/4574690634904310063/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=4574690634904310063' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/4574690634904310063'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/4574690634904310063'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2008/02/dateline-cincinnati-clinton-tries-to.html' title='Dateline-Cincinnati : Clinton Tries to Hold Coalition'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-2096636812020974789</id><published>2008-02-15T16:31:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2008-02-15T16:54:59.690-05:00</updated><title type='text'>2nd Ammendment Alert!</title><summary type='text'>Obama is on record saying that we must do "whatever it takes" to eradicate gun violence.see this Newsmax articleLiberal "whatever it takes": shread the Second AmmendmanetConservative "whatever it takes": vouchers to help law abiding citizens obtain concealed carry permits.Folks, this is why your vote is so important.  We are talking about major policy and possibly constitutional changes.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/2096636812020974789/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=2096636812020974789' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/2096636812020974789'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/2096636812020974789'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2008/02/2nd-ammendment-alert.html' title='2nd Ammendment Alert!'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-3273762316179685168</id><published>2008-02-15T16:22:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2008-02-15T16:30:38.584-05:00</updated><title type='text'>This just in ...</title><summary type='text'>My aplologies for not updating a little more frequently, but things have been a little chaotic lately.  With that, let's delve into the issue of the day.Delegate Votes for Sale!from Newsmax.comCandidates Donate to SuperdelegatesThursday, February 14, 2008 6:30 PMArticle Font SizeWASHINGTON -- Campaign committees controlled by Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton have donated at least </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/3273762316179685168/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=3273762316179685168' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/3273762316179685168'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/3273762316179685168'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2008/02/this-just-in.html' title='This just in ...'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-9001349365994861582</id><published>2007-12-26T13:27:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2007-12-26T13:34:13.482-05:00</updated><title type='text'>US braces for baby boom retirement wave</title><summary type='text'>Politicians and presidential hopefuls continue to promise increased benefits and new programs while ignoring the Social Security crisis that will be realized in a few short years.While they continue to promise the moon and the stars, I'll keep watching for a fiscally conservative candidate with enough backbone to tackle this, and other tough issues!from breitbart.comThe first of the vast US baby </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/9001349365994861582/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=9001349365994861582' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/9001349365994861582'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/9001349365994861582'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/12/us-braces-for-baby-boom-retirement-wave.html' title='US braces for baby boom retirement wave'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-4650452671017157859</id><published>2007-12-26T13:13:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2007-12-26T13:16:56.787-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Legislators get tax break for sessions they miss</title><summary type='text'>I found this in the Cincinnati Enquirer.Thought you might find it of interest with tax season approaching.- ScottCOLUMBUS - State legislators who live far from the Statehouse can claim tax deductions for meals and lodgings on session days even when they don't attend.And their colleagues who live closer to the capital help them earn the relief by holding "skeleton" sessions that last a few minutes</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/4650452671017157859/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=4650452671017157859' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/4650452671017157859'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/4650452671017157859'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/12/legislators-get-tax-break-for-sessions.html' title='Legislators get tax break for sessions they miss'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-6063197371278081221</id><published>2007-11-06T12:49:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2007-11-06T13:01:15.149-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Health-Share update</title><summary type='text'> Here's the latest on a program organized by Butler County Commissioner, Greg Jolivette. Just another example of how the private sector can provide solutions without creating another bureaucratic nightmare or wasteful government program!from the Journal NewsVoinovich touts Butler County health care initiativeSenator learns about HealthShare from those who created it.HAMILTON — U.S. Sen. George </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/6063197371278081221/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=6063197371278081221' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/6063197371278081221'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/6063197371278081221'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/11/health-share-update.html' title='Health-Share update'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JpalyFOYQzE/RzCrbxCaJbI/AAAAAAAAAIE/aQ3KbRYqFXg/s72-c/GregFace2.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-8091155650869047489</id><published>2007-11-05T11:57:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2007-11-05T12:00:04.775-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Salsa Social at the Fairfield Community Arts Center</title><summary type='text'>Here's something to help kick-off your weekend!Are you looking to let loose and see what the Salsa scene is all about?  Join Salsa Underground at the Community Arts Center for some great music and dancing.  Experience is not a requirement to get in the door, just come early for the dance lessons and stick around to dance the night away with the best DJ music in the Tri State.  Dance lessons start</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/8091155650869047489/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=8091155650869047489' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/8091155650869047489'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/8091155650869047489'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/11/salsa-social-at-fairfield-community.html' title='Salsa Social at the Fairfield Community Arts Center'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-7984689302699953636</id><published>2007-11-05T11:54:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2007-11-05T11:57:48.837-05:00</updated><title type='text'>It's that time again - Fairfield leaf collection</title><summary type='text'>additional information at the City of Fairfield's web-site Fairfield’s annual leaf collection is scheduled to begin Monday, October 29, 2007. This program provides free leaf collection services to residents who place leaves in rows or piles between the curb and sidewalk or adjacent to the street in areas not having curb and sidewalk.  Please do not place leaves in the curb &amp; gutter or street.  </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/7984689302699953636/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=7984689302699953636' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/7984689302699953636'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/7984689302699953636'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/11/its-that-time-again-fairfield-leaf.html' title='It&apos;s that time again - Fairfield leaf collection'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-1928189719441037457</id><published>2007-11-05T11:43:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2007-11-05T11:51:22.993-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Election 2007 - City of Fairfield races and candidates</title><summary type='text'>Please remember to vote tomorrow (Tuesday, November 6th).Polls are open from 6:30 AM - 7:30 PMFAIRFIELD MUNICIPAL JUDGE (filing deadline August 9)**Joyce A. CampbellFAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL - 1ST WARD (filing deadline August 9)**Mike SnyderFAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL - 2ND WARD (filing deadline August 9)**Donald L. Hassler**Marty JuddFAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL - 3RD WARD (filing deadline August 9)**Mitch </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/1928189719441037457/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=1928189719441037457' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/1928189719441037457'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/1928189719441037457'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/11/election-2007-city-of-fairfield-races.html' title='Election 2007 - City of Fairfield races and candidates'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-4877151705492682853</id><published>2007-11-05T11:11:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2007-11-05T11:14:59.205-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Candidate's Brother says Don't elect him</title><summary type='text'>Well THIS should make conversation at Thanksgiving Dinner interesting!story from the Cincinnati EnquirerBrother buys ad to announce disapprovalYou know it's not a good day when your own brother takes out an ad asking people not to vote for you.That's what happened this week to Erik Rivera, a candidate in the heated Fairfield Board of Education race. His brother, Mark, paid for a quarter-page </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/4877151705492682853/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=4877151705492682853' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/4877151705492682853'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/4877151705492682853'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/11/candidates-brother-says-dont-elect-him.html' title='Candidate&apos;s Brother says Don&apos;t elect him'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-2250803160677437930</id><published>2007-10-29T23:06:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-10-29T23:08:27.282-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Halloween Trick or Treat times in Fairfield</title><summary type='text'>Thanks to Fairfield City Councilman Tim Meyers for this "heads-up"!For the 2nd time the Journal News has incorrectly reported the date for “Trick or Treat” in the City of Fairfield.  The correct date is Wednesday, October 31st from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/2250803160677437930/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=2250803160677437930' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/2250803160677437930'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/2250803160677437930'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/10/halloween-trick-or-treat-times-in.html' title='Halloween Trick or Treat times in Fairfield'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-2997845608474156023</id><published>2007-10-19T16:56:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-10-20T19:44:30.604-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Limbaugh Auction brings $2,100,100.00 for the Marine Corps -- Law Enforcement Foundation</title><summary type='text'>Radio host Rush Limbaugh recently auctioned a letter on Ebay to benefit the Marine Corps - Law Enforcement Foundation.Click Here to read how a ridiculous attempt by 41 Senators to censor the airwaves has been turned into the largest charity auction ever!Congratulations &amp; well done Mr. Limbaugh! More from Newsmax  - Click Here</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/2997845608474156023/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=2997845608474156023' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/2997845608474156023'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/2997845608474156023'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/10/limbaugh-auction-brings-210010000-for.html' title='Limbaugh Auction brings $2,100,100.00 for the Marine Corps -- Law Enforcement Foundation'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JpalyFOYQzE/RxkbgD9nz1I/AAAAAAAAAH8/jAdW0k-s_18/s72-c/51e5_1.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-2580266819912529424</id><published>2007-10-19T16:51:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-10-19T16:54:38.150-04:00</updated><title type='text'>GOP Blasts Hillary $1 Million Woodstock Earmark</title><summary type='text'>A Woodstock Museum?!  Let's hope the place never catches fire!from NewsmaxHippies used to say if you remember Woodstock, you weren't really there. Republicans say presidential contender Hillary Rodham Clinton can forget about getting $1 million in taxpayer funds for a Woodstock museum.Clinton and Charles Schumer, Democratic senators from New York, want to earmark the federal money for a museum </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/2580266819912529424/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=2580266819912529424' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/2580266819912529424'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/2580266819912529424'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/10/gop-blasts-hillary-1-million-woodstock.html' title='GOP Blasts Hillary $1 Million Woodstock Earmark'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-2092363576938732023</id><published>2007-10-19T16:48:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-10-19T16:51:34.121-04:00</updated><title type='text'>GOP Slams Hillary for Hypocrisy</title><summary type='text'> It's about time!!!from NewsmaxNewsmax reported earlier this week that Republicans planned to skewer Hillary Clinton over her position on government surveillance, capitalizing on allegations that she listened to a secretly recorded conversation between political opponents. The skewering has begun. In a fundraising e-mail from the Republican National Committee, RNC Chairman Robert M. Duncan writes</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/2092363576938732023/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=2092363576938732023' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/2092363576938732023'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/2092363576938732023'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/10/gop-slams-hillary-for-hypocrisy.html' title='GOP Slams Hillary for Hypocrisy'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JpalyFOYQzE/RxkYrT9nz0I/AAAAAAAAAH0/jCNa_peWdME/s72-c/Hillary%2520Clinton.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-8935912335745890362</id><published>2007-10-19T16:43:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-10-19T16:47:22.822-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Martinez Quits As RNC General Chairman</title><summary type='text'> from NewsmaxMel Martinez, the public face of the Republican National Committee as its general chairman, announced Friday he was stepping down from his post after serving only 10 months. "I believe that our future as a party and nation is bright and I have every intention of continuing to fight for our president, our party and our candidates," the Florida senator said in a statement.His </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/8935912335745890362/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=8935912335745890362' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/8935912335745890362'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/8935912335745890362'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/10/martinez-quits-as-rnc-general-chairman.html' title='Martinez Quits As RNC General Chairman'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JpalyFOYQzE/RxkXrD9nzzI/AAAAAAAAAHs/qV4zp0teCRc/s72-c/Mel%2520Martinez%2520Headshot%2520182x227.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-82241675208703357</id><published>2007-10-19T16:40:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2007-10-19T16:43:55.156-04:00</updated><title type='text'>RE: OTC cough &amp; cold medicines for Children under 6</title><summary type='text'>Not one of my usuall posts, but I thought it was important to pass this on ...from the Associated PressFDA Advisers: No Cold Meds for the YoungCold and cough medicines don't work in children and shouldn't be used in those younger than 6, federal health advisers recommended Friday.The over-the-counter medicines should be studied further, even after decades in which children have received billions </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/82241675208703357/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=82241675208703357' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/82241675208703357'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/82241675208703357'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/10/re-otc-cough-cold-medicines-for.html' title='RE: OTC cough &amp; cold medicines for Children under 6'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-7317416831542170823</id><published>2007-10-17T09:47:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-10-17T09:50:35.094-04:00</updated><title type='text'>FEDS: Drug-Resistant Germ Spreading; killing more people each year than AIDS...</title><summary type='text'>from the Drudge Report &amp; the Washington PostQuick - Somebody call Bono!A dangerous germ that has been spreading around the country causes more life-threatening infections than public health authorities had thought and is killing more people in the United States each year than the AIDS virus, federal health officials reported yesterday.read more here</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/7317416831542170823/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=7317416831542170823' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/7317416831542170823'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/7317416831542170823'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/10/feds-drug-resistant-germ-spreading.html' title='FEDS: Drug-Resistant Germ Spreading; killing more people each year than AIDS...'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-1339202951451562410</id><published>2007-10-17T09:28:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-10-17T09:45:48.540-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Reckless Politics and the Ottoman Empire</title><summary type='text'>At a time when Congress should be discussing National Security, The War on Terror, The Impending Flood of Baby-Boomers on the Social Security System, or Safety Concerns relating to Lead found in Imported Toys the topic that Democrats would rather focus on is the Ottoman Empire.Did I just hear a great big collective "huh"?So why, you ask, is discussing an empire whose decline is marked at </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/1339202951451562410/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=1339202951451562410' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/1339202951451562410'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/1339202951451562410'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/10/reckless-politics-and-ottoman-empire.html' title='Reckless Politics and the Ottoman Empire'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-2944071507405436375</id><published>2007-10-17T09:18:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-10-17T09:26:17.310-04:00</updated><title type='text'>For Clinton, listening to Political Opponent's conversations is okay, but it's not okay to listen to the conversations of Terrorists?!</title><summary type='text'>How on earth can anyone explain the disjointed logic that justifies Illegal Eavesdropping for purely political purposes and then rails against Legal surveillance measures in the Patriot Act?!Talk about a "willing suspension of disbelief"!from NewsmaxHillary's Cell Phone Spying to be ProbedRepublicans plan to skewer presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton over her position on government surveillance,</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/2944071507405436375/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=2944071507405436375' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/2944071507405436375'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/2944071507405436375'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/10/for-clinton-listening-to-political.html' title='For Clinton, listening to Political Opponent&apos;s conversations is okay, but it&apos;s not okay to listen to the conversations of Terrorists?!'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-2020043704191489661</id><published>2007-10-17T09:06:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-10-17T09:13:41.847-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Hillary's Top Adviser Cashes In</title><summary type='text'> Hillary Rodham Clinton's top campaign strategist is the CEO of a mega public relations/lobbying firm and is often compared to Karl Rove. But Rove sold his consulting business to become President Bush's chief campaign strategist. Mark Penn refuses to even take a leave of absence.from Newsmax“Running a presidential campaign is good for business.” Mark Penn, Hillary’s chief campaign strategist and </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/2020043704191489661/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=2020043704191489661' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/2020043704191489661'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/2020043704191489661'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/10/hillarys-top-adviser-cashes-in.html' title='Hillary&apos;s Top Adviser Cashes In'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JpalyFOYQzE/RxYKIz9nzyI/AAAAAAAAAHk/OUqgaQ1Rup8/s72-c/no+ethics.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-2043758237407077374</id><published>2007-10-08T08:14:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-10-08T08:22:13.918-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Butler County Treasurer Nancy Nix, Launches local effort to help Homeowners facing forclosure</title><summary type='text'> from the Journal-NewsHAMILTON — Faced with higher foreclosure rates, Butler County officials want to put in place educational and other programs to help people who face losing their homes. County Treasurer Nancy Nix today will outline for commissioners a plan that includes providing workshops for borrowers to help them rebuild their credit, implementing the Save Our Homes program and increasing </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/2043758237407077374/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=2043758237407077374' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/2043758237407077374'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/2043758237407077374'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/10/butler-county-treasurer-nancy-nix.html' title='Butler County Treasurer Nancy Nix, Launches local effort to help Homeowners facing forclosure'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JpalyFOYQzE/RwogqD9nzxI/AAAAAAAAAHc/nmF6oqdgX_Y/s72-c/nix.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-5949928400402215136</id><published>2007-10-01T16:27:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-10-01T16:31:07.961-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Leading Indicators Paint Bleak Picture for GOP</title><summary type='text'>In case you were wondering how the 2008 elections are shaping up, read this story!story from NewsmaxWASHINGTON -- It is gallows humor time for Republicans in Congress, where one lawmaker jokes that "there's talk about us going the way of the Whigs," the 19th century political party long extinct."That's not going to happen," Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., hastens to add, although a little more than a year</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/5949928400402215136/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=5949928400402215136' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/5949928400402215136'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/5949928400402215136'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/10/leading-indicators-paint-bleak-picture.html' title='Leading Indicators Paint Bleak Picture for GOP'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-3237967837486744442</id><published>2007-09-27T08:19:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2007-09-27T08:38:34.251-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Dems Can't Make Guarantee on Iraq Troops</title><summary type='text'>WHAT?! I can't have read this correctly!According to this Associated Press article, the very same Democrats who have taken every opportunity to criticize President Bush, General Petraeus, and countless others for not bringing U.S. troops home from the middle east - will not promise to bring troops home from the middle east!Folks, the hypocrisy meter is off the charts today!While they wouldn't </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/3237967837486744442/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=3237967837486744442' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/3237967837486744442'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/3237967837486744442'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/09/dems-cant-make-guarantee-on-iraq-troops.html' title='Dems Can&apos;t Make Guarantee on Iraq Troops'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JpalyFOYQzE/RvujIgTlYhI/AAAAAAAAAHU/K9jc67A7Zk8/s72-c/8303shyp.gif' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-6704644827260083235</id><published>2007-09-27T00:05:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-09-27T00:22:39.073-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Disgraced Democratic fund-raiser Norman Hsu raised big money for Hillary Clinton supporters</title><summary type='text'>Of all places, would you believe I found this at the Boston Globe?!Disgraced fund-raiser Norman Hsu did a lot more than just pump $850,000 into Hillary Clinton's campaign bank account: He also raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local, state, and federal candidates who have endorsed Clinton or whose support she courted.A major fund-raiser for Democrats since 2003, Hsu became one of </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/6704644827260083235/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=6704644827260083235' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/6704644827260083235'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/6704644827260083235'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/09/disgraced-democratic-fund-raiser-norman.html' title='Disgraced Democratic fund-raiser Norman Hsu raised big money for Hillary Clinton supporters'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JpalyFOYQzE/RvsvwwTlYgI/AAAAAAAAAHM/i_Jx8sZGG6Q/s72-c/HSU4hillary.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-920488309502526927</id><published>2007-09-26T23:49:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-09-26T23:54:50.951-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Butler, Warren officials chosen to lead Auditor's Advisory Board</title><summary type='text'>as reported by the Journal-NewsCINCINNATI — Seven officials in Butler and Warren counties have been chosen to serve on a state auditor advisory board.The Southwestern Ohio Regional Advisory Board — one of eight groups recently created by Auditor of State Mary Taylor — is charged with improving interaction with the auditor's office.Board members represent every type of local government, according </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/920488309502526927/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=920488309502526927' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/920488309502526927'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/920488309502526927'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/09/butler-warren-officials-chosen-to-lead.html' title='Butler, Warren officials chosen to lead Auditor&apos;s Advisory Board'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-7622727586613770816</id><published>2007-09-26T13:56:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-09-26T13:59:02.321-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Fairfield to Upgrade Municipal Building</title><summary type='text'>Architects show plans for $2.4M renovationas reported by the Cincinnati EnquirerFAIRFIELD - The city plans to pump more than $2.4 million into renovating its U-shaped municipal building to extend the life of the structure while making it easier to navigate.The project will include improved security, and new entrances for the economic development services and building and engineering divisions, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' 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THE ROAD WAS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED TO BE CLOSED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC FOR FIVE (5) DAYS BEGINNING AT 9 A.M. ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2007, TO ALLOW CSX TO REPAIR </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/22988598731199448/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=22988598731199448' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/22988598731199448'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/22988598731199448'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/09/updated-seward-road-closure-for.html' title='UPDATED - SEWARD ROAD CLOSURE FOR RAILROAD CROSSING WORK'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-1098701835951453251</id><published>2007-09-24T10:26:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-09-24T10:44:06.414-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Missing: Fiscal Conservatism - If Found, Please Return to Hamilton County!</title><summary type='text'>Admittedly it's been a while since I was in Sr. Marietta's math class, but someone PLEASE help me figure THIS ONE out!There has been a big push in Hamilton County to build a Much Needed jail. I do agree that a new structure is needed and that responsible long term planning should also include staffing the facility.Anytime a story or conversation comes up about the "Jail Tax" the focus is on the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/1098701835951453251/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=1098701835951453251' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/1098701835951453251'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/1098701835951453251'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/09/missing-fiscal-conservatism-if-found.html' title='Missing: Fiscal Conservatism - If Found, Please Return to Hamilton County!'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-1779188389505636977</id><published>2007-09-24T10:19:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-09-24T10:22:44.730-04:00</updated><title type='text'>OKI seeks local input</title><summary type='text'>Here's a great opportunity to give your suggestions and to help establish local transportation priorities!from the Journal-NewsFirst of four public meetings will be held in Liberty Twp. this week.LIBERTY TWP. — Butler County residents can voice comments about the region's transportation needs Tuesday at a public open house.The forum is one of four being held throughout the region this month by </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/1779188389505636977/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=1779188389505636977' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/1779188389505636977'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/1779188389505636977'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/09/oki-seeks-local-input.html' title='OKI seeks local input'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-5929006859765121585</id><published>2007-09-24T10:13:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-09-24T10:18:16.276-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Even the Hamilton Journal-News Doesn't Think This One Passes the "Smell Test"!</title><summary type='text'>from the Journal-NewsIn their own words ...In '02, Ryan's company bought building from IP as city was trying to buy it to store coal.HAMILTON — Mayor Don Ryan most likely knew the city wanted property on North Third Street when his company bought it in 2002 — the sale was finalized nine days after Hamilton had taken the previous owner to court to acquire a portion of it.But, he said at the time, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/5929006859765121585/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=5929006859765121585' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/5929006859765121585'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/5929006859765121585'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/09/even-hamilton-journal-news-doesnt-think.html' title='Even the Hamilton Journal-News Doesn&apos;t Think This One Passes the &quot;Smell Test&quot;!'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-6951478379071851689</id><published>2007-09-19T01:04:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-09-19T01:07:11.668-04:00</updated><title type='text'>OJ - again!</title><summary type='text'>Here's the latest from Breitbart.comAlso - in case you forgot why this guy is a "flight risk" - check this link!Former American football star O.J. Simpson has been charged with eight offences, including kidnapping and armed robbery, court documents showed Tuesday.Simpson, an iconic sports star who was dramatically acquitted of brutally murdering his ex-wife and her friend 12 years ago, is to </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/6951478379071851689/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=6951478379071851689' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/6951478379071851689'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/6951478379071851689'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/09/oj-again.html' title='OJ - again!'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-6874862748057449800</id><published>2007-09-19T00:58:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-09-19T01:02:39.637-04:00</updated><title type='text'>WTF? - you may need proof of health insurance, but not proof of citizenship to work in the U.S.?!</title><summary type='text'>This AP interview brigns to light how far left of the Mainstream the Democrats Really Are!WASHINGTON - Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton said Tuesday that a mandate requiring every American to purchase health insurance was the only way to achieve universal health care but she rejected the notion of punitive measures to force individuals into the health care system."At this point, we don't have </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/6874862748057449800/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=6874862748057449800' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/6874862748057449800'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/6874862748057449800'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/09/wtf-you-may-need-proof-of-health.html' title='WTF? - you may need proof of health insurance, but not proof of citizenship to work in the U.S.?!'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-1704390517606144933</id><published>2007-09-19T00:48:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-09-19T00:52:41.528-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Check 'n Go Sues 'Whistleblower'</title><summary type='text'>as reported by the Cincinnati EnquirerI guess when you charge annual interest rates of almost 400%, you'd rather keep it a secret.  Here's the story as reported by the Cincinnati Enquirer.WASHINGTON - Mason-based Check 'n Go filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of Washington, D.C., on Tuesday against a former employee who spoke out against the company's business practices at a news conference in</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/1704390517606144933/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=1704390517606144933' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/1704390517606144933'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/1704390517606144933'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/09/check-n-go-sues-whistleblower.html' title='Check &apos;n Go Sues &apos;Whistleblower&apos;'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-3827725543385690140</id><published>2007-09-19T00:41:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-09-19T00:55:06.083-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Keep Tiffany's Killer Jailed</title><summary type='text'>as reported by the EnquirerHAMILTON – A year ago, after Marcus Fiesel died in foster care, then-commissioner Mike Fox was quick to blame Butler County’s Children Services for the deaths of several children who were supposed to be watched by caseworkers.Tiffany Hubbard, who was 3 when she was raped and fatally beaten by her father in 1986, was on that list.Now, as the agency’s new executive </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/3827725543385690140/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=3827725543385690140' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/3827725543385690140'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/3827725543385690140'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/09/keep-tiffanys-killer-jailed.html' title='Keep Tiffany&apos;s Killer Jailed'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-1697863113714536246</id><published>2007-09-09T23:08:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-09-09T23:24:01.114-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Democrat Fundraising Questions Continue to Swirl</title><summary type='text'>Hsu Steered Major Fundraiser to ObamaCampaign Acknowledges Link to Democratic Donor Who Is Now Under ArrestMore information on a story that the "Mainstream Media" continues to sweep under the rug.Hsu is reported to have given loads of money to Clinton, Obama, and our very own Senator Sherrod Brown.  Click on the link for the latest as reported by the Washington Post.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/1697863113714536246/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=1697863113714536246' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/1697863113714536246'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/1697863113714536246'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/09/democrat-fundraising-questions-continue.html' title='Democrat Fundraising Questions Continue to Swirl'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-6643855027698908238</id><published>2007-09-09T22:52:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-09-09T23:07:32.873-04:00</updated><title type='text'>GOP Sen. Chuck Hagel Plans to Retire</title><summary type='text'>This just in from the "It's about time!" department.It seems that RINO Senator Chuck Hagel has finally finished reading the writing on the wall regarding his presidential ambitions and his waining support among true conservatives.Don't let the door hit you in the back-side on the way out Senator.Here's the story as reported by Newsmax.WASHINGTON -- Sen. Chuck Hagel of Nebraska, a harsh critic of </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/6643855027698908238/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=6643855027698908238' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/6643855027698908238'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/6643855027698908238'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/09/gop-sen-chuck-hagel-plans-to-retire.html' title='GOP Sen. Chuck Hagel Plans to Retire'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-7637569271315831977</id><published>2007-09-09T22:36:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-09-09T22:42:04.781-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Golf Scramble to fund Phalen memorial</title><summary type='text'>The family of the late Clarence Phalen is planning a fall golf event as a memorial fundraiser. The family is in the process of establishing a website for the event at phalenmemorial.com. Once up, the site will provide more details about the scramble and other news about the memorial fund.Mayor Phalen died December 28 at the age of 82. His wife had passed away only weeks earlier.Serving as Mayor </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/7637569271315831977/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=7637569271315831977' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/7637569271315831977'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/7637569271315831977'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/09/golf-scramble-to-fund-phalen-memorial.html' title='Golf Scramble to fund Phalen memorial'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-3780575127818137607</id><published>2007-09-09T22:26:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-09-09T22:32:52.615-04:00</updated><title type='text'>ODOT Traffic Advisory - Work Starts on SR4 Bypass</title><summary type='text'>Thanks to Fairfield City Councilman Tim Meyers for this Advisory Update...Beginning Monday, September 10, milling and paving will start on SR 4 Bypass in Fairfield. Project limits are from the SR 4 intersection to the Symmes Road intersection and work will be performed between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. During these hours, one lane of traffic will be maintained using flaggers; there will be no lane </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/3780575127818137607/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=3780575127818137607' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/3780575127818137607'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/3780575127818137607'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/09/odot-traffic-advisory-work-starts-on.html' title='ODOT Traffic Advisory - Work Starts on SR4 Bypass'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JpalyFOYQzE/RuSsrVIoawI/AAAAAAAAAHE/cT_S_kvxRpA/s72-c/487_Tim-Meyers-2006.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-5272771976404854911</id><published>2007-09-07T23:57:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-09-08T00:06:34.043-04:00</updated><title type='text'>DEFINITION OF POLITICAL CORRECTNESS</title><summary type='text'>A good friend sent the best definition of political correctness that I've ever read.I had to share :)- ScottThe following is the winning entry from an annual contest calling for the most appropriate definition of a contemporary term. This year's term was Political Correctness."Political Correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/5272771976404854911/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=5272771976404854911' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/5272771976404854911'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/5272771976404854911'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/09/definition-of-political-correctness.html' title='DEFINITION OF POLITICAL CORRECTNESS'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JpalyFOYQzE/RuIfplIoavI/AAAAAAAAAG8/PWvKmyTRaLg/s72-c/no_pc.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-900579527924524799</id><published>2007-09-06T16:21:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2007-09-06T16:33:46.224-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Lawmakers and other Elected Officials Arrested in New Jersey Corruption Sting</title><summary type='text'>from the Associated Press &amp; the NJ Star-LedgerThe roundup included three sitting mayors, four current councilmen and a police commissioner.Two other Democratic state senators, Wayne Bryant of Lawnside and Sharpe James of Newark, are among others facing pending corruption charges.More than 100 public officials in the state have been convicted on federal corruption charges in the last five </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/900579527924524799/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=900579527924524799' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/900579527924524799'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/900579527924524799'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/09/lawmakers-and-other-elected-officials.html' title='Lawmakers and other Elected Officials Arrested in New Jersey Corruption Sting'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JpalyFOYQzE/RuBirlIoatI/AAAAAAAAAGs/hiuWoVVg-U4/s72-c/money-hands.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-13666079395815459</id><published>2007-09-05T16:44:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-09-05T16:46:52.336-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Obama Fundraiser Has Tie to Crime Figure</title><summary type='text'>More questionable fundraising by Democrats.  I'm sure that this will lead the evening news!Here's the story as reported by NewsmaxSen. Barack Obama’s campaign will benefit from a Wednesday night fundraiser hosted by an Illinois official whose family’s bank helped finance a Chicago crime figure.Alexi Giannoulias, who became Illinois state treasurer last year, has pledged to raise $100,000 for the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/13666079395815459/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=13666079395815459' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/13666079395815459'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/13666079395815459'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/09/obama-fundraiser-has-tie-to-crime.html' title='Obama Fundraiser Has Tie to Crime Figure'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-3623950572421506283</id><published>2007-09-05T16:36:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-09-05T16:40:50.476-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Ohio Rep. Paul Gillmor Found Dead in his Wahington, D.C. Apartment</title><summary type='text'> from the Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Ohio Rep. Paul Gillmor, a Republican whose political career covered four decades, has died, party officials said. "Born, raised and educated in our home state of Ohio, Paul never lost sight of the reason he came to Congress — to serve this great institution and his constituents with dedication and distinction," House Republican Leader John Boehner, also</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/3623950572421506283/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=3623950572421506283' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/3623950572421506283'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/3623950572421506283'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/09/ohio-rep-paul-gillmor-found-dead-in-his.html' title='Ohio Rep. Paul Gillmor Found Dead in his Wahington, D.C. Apartment'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JpalyFOYQzE/Rt8T_lIoasI/AAAAAAAAAGk/S6RJY4zd9f8/s72-c/gilmore.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-557151366544407658</id><published>2007-09-05T12:46:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-09-05T13:04:06.779-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Craig Reconsiders Decision to Resign</title><summary type='text'> Well why the heck not? After all, he pled guilty to disorderly conduct charges after being caught in a sex sting at the Minneapolis Airport - and he "reconsidered" his guilty plea after it became newsworthy. Seems like the only thing consistant about soon to be ex-senator Craig is that he "reconsiders" a lot of things.I guess you could say he changed his position on the issue, but that opens up </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/557151366544407658/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=557151366544407658' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/557151366544407658'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/557151366544407658'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/09/craig-reconsiders-decision-to-resign.html' title='Craig Reconsiders Decision to Resign'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JpalyFOYQzE/Rt7hK1IoarI/AAAAAAAAAGc/uL2X4KKTZQg/s72-c/mr+g.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-8533587326287618098</id><published>2007-09-04T16:33:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-09-04T16:50:21.176-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Top Democratic Fundraiser Faces Grand Theft Charges (Pt. II)</title><summary type='text'> Hsu says that he also gave to Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio)from the Cleveland Plain DealerWashington -- Sen. Sherrod Brown will donate to charity $1,500 from California contributors linked to a Democratic donor in the midst of a political fund-raising controversy, his office said Thursday. The donations of $500 each from three individuals raised questions because of ties to Norman Hsu (pronounced </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/8533587326287618098/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=8533587326287618098' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/8533587326287618098'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/8533587326287618098'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/09/top-democratic-fundraiser-faces-grand_04.html' title='Top Democratic Fundraiser Faces Grand Theft Charges (Pt. II)'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JpalyFOYQzE/Rt3CQ1IoaqI/AAAAAAAAAGU/WK5sJLw78EU/s72-c/sherrod.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-1807006569431143905</id><published>2007-09-04T16:21:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-09-04T16:23:13.746-04:00</updated><title type='text'>That makes ONE of us!</title><summary type='text'>Matt Drudge reports on a "Vanity Fair" article with a headline "TIPPER GORE WOULD SUPPORT AL '08"</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/1807006569431143905/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=1807006569431143905' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/1807006569431143905'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/1807006569431143905'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/09/that-makes-one-of-us.html' title='That makes ONE of us!'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-3190427231732559279</id><published>2007-09-02T01:02:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-09-02T01:05:47.327-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Sen. Craig Resigns Over Sex Sting</title><summary type='text'>from the Cincinnati EnquirerBOISE, Idaho (AP) -- In a subdued ending to a week of startling political theater, Sen. Larry Craig announced his resignation Saturday, bowing to pressure from fellow Republicans worried about damage from his arrest and guilty plea in a gay sex sting."I apologize for what I have caused," Craig said, his wife Suzanne and two of their three children at his side with a </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/3190427231732559279/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=3190427231732559279' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/3190427231732559279'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/3190427231732559279'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/09/sen-craig-resigns-over-sex-sting.html' title='Sen. Craig Resigns Over Sex Sting'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-3725310462042521854</id><published>2007-09-02T00:50:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-09-02T00:53:04.469-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Top Democratic Fundraiser Faces Grand Theft Charges</title><summary type='text'>from NewsmaxREDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- A top Democratic fundraiser wanted as a fugitive in California turned himself in Friday to face a grand theft charge.San Mateo County Superior Court Judge H. James Ellis ordered Norman Hsu handcuffed and held on $2 million bond. A bail hearing was scheduled for Sept. 5, at which the judge will consider reducing his bail to $1 million.Hsu appeared in court </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/3725310462042521854/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=3725310462042521854' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/3725310462042521854'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/3725310462042521854'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/09/top-democratic-fundraiser-faces-grand.html' title='Top Democratic Fundraiser Faces Grand Theft Charges'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-9100898325804594459</id><published>2007-08-29T09:58:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-08-29T10:00:00.477-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Bee's Buffet owner gets year in prison</title><summary type='text'>Asylum-seeker could be deported for harboring illegalsfrom the Cincinnati EnquirerThe owner of Bee's Buffet in Fairfield must spend one year in prison for harboring illegal immigrants who worked in his restaurant.U.S. District Judge S. Arthur Spiegel also ordered Jing Fei Jiang to forfeit the restaurant and the property it stands on within 30 days unless he can pay $100,000 in fines.Jiang, who is</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/9100898325804594459/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=9100898325804594459' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/9100898325804594459'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/9100898325804594459'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/08/bees-buffet-owner-gets-year-in-prison.html' title='Bee&apos;s Buffet owner gets year in prison'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-6337483335259273857</id><published>2007-08-29T09:52:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-08-29T09:56:38.484-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Raid at Fairfield Business - Koch Foods - Nets 161</title><summary type='text'>Suspected illegals arrested; Some try to hide in freezers during raidas reported in the Cincinnati EnquirerFederal agents raided a poultry packaging plant Tuesday in Fairfield and arrested 161 suspected illegal immigrants who were working there.The raid, among the largest of its kind in the country this year, is part of a two-year investigation into the hiring practices at Chicago-based Koch </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/6337483335259273857/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=6337483335259273857' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/6337483335259273857'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/6337483335259273857'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/08/raid-at-fairfield-business-koch-foods.html' title='Raid at Fairfield Business - Koch Foods - Nets 161'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-6652984813495427354</id><published>2007-08-29T09:23:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-08-29T09:48:12.704-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Butler County changing voting precincts</title><summary type='text'>Thirty-eight precincts being realigned, two being split and one deleted.I find the line "there was no political party input in the realignment" (paragraph 5) interesting since the Board of Elections is made up of local party leaders.  And let's not forget that the Director of the Board is determined by the party affiliation of the current Secretary of State.But I digress ...Here's the story as </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/6652984813495427354/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=6652984813495427354' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/6652984813495427354'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/6652984813495427354'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/08/butler-county-changing-voting-precincts.html' title='Butler County changing voting precincts'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-1329450584916588822</id><published>2007-08-27T13:28:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-08-27T13:29:48.704-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Ex-Kevorkian Atty Charged Over Edwards Donations</title><summary type='text'>Attorney Geoffrey Fieger, best known for representing assisted suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian, was indicted on charges of conspiring to make more than $125,000 in illegal contributions to the 2004 presidential campaign of Democrat John Edwards.read about it HERE</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/1329450584916588822/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=1329450584916588822' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/1329450584916588822'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/1329450584916588822'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/08/ex-kevorkian-atty-charged-over-edwards.html' title='Ex-Kevorkian Atty Charged Over Edwards Donations'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-4181512813084161490</id><published>2007-08-27T13:10:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-08-27T13:18:30.757-04:00</updated><title type='text'>BREAKING NEWS - US Attorney General Gonzales Resigns</title><summary type='text'> After enduring relentless attacks from both Democrats and Republicans in Congress, US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales has resigned.Read about it HERE</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/4181512813084161490/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=4181512813084161490' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/4181512813084161490'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/4181512813084161490'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/08/breaking-news-us-attorney-general.html' title='BREAKING NEWS - US Attorney General Gonzales Resigns'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JpalyFOYQzE/RtMHAVIoapI/AAAAAAAAAGM/hF3o-NN-sWc/s72-c/railroaded.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-2239824220422507633</id><published>2007-08-26T17:46:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-08-26T18:14:56.122-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Hamilton Mayor &amp; associates want to sell land to the City of Hamilton for a HUGE Profit!</title><summary type='text'>Hamilton Mayor Don Ryan, and his "investment associates" are poised to make over $440,000.00 selling a piece of property that they bought just 5 short years ago.The buyer - none other that the City of Hamilton! Questions are being raised as to whether Ryan had a "heads up" on the city's interest in the property.read the story HEREWhen you pile this on top of recent allegations that Ryan received </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/2239824220422507633/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=2239824220422507633' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/2239824220422507633'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/2239824220422507633'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/08/hamilton-mayor-associates-want-to-sell.html' title='Hamilton Mayor &amp; associates want to sell land to the City of Hamilton for a HUGE Profit!'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JpalyFOYQzE/RtH611IoaoI/AAAAAAAAAGE/PCXEf7WK5Q0/s72-c/follow_the_money.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-4179239723020472610</id><published>2007-08-24T10:16:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-08-24T10:21:09.264-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Candidates file for Nov. 2007 Election</title><summary type='text'>For a complete list of candidates, click the following links.Butler CountyHamilton CountyWarren CountyClermont County</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/4179239723020472610/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=4179239723020472610' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/4179239723020472610'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/4179239723020472610'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/08/candidates-file-for-nov-2007-election.html' title='Candidates file for Nov. 2007 Election'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-8206387752901179623</id><published>2007-08-24T09:46:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-08-24T09:48:18.102-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Resurfacing Works Starts on SR4 bypass</title><summary type='text'>Thanks again to Fairfield City Councilman Tim Meyers for this information.Beginning Monday, August 27, two-lane resurfacing work on SR 4 Bypass, between the SR 4 intersection and the Symmes Road intersection, will start.  One lane of traffic will be maintained with flaggers between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.  There will be no lane restrictions during the day although there could be shoulder </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/8206387752901179623/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=8206387752901179623' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/8206387752901179623'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/8206387752901179623'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/08/resurfacing-works-starts-on-sr4-bypass.html' title='Resurfacing Works Starts on SR4 bypass'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-251206612304049136</id><published>2007-08-19T00:08:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-08-19T00:25:19.316-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Snow to leave White House</title><summary type='text'> Finances lead to early departure from the Cincinnati EnquirerWASHINGTON - White House press secretary Tony Snow said Friday he'll leave sometime before the end of the Bush presidency because of financial pressures.The 1973 Princeton High School graduate declined to say when he would depart, but that, "I'm going to stay as long as I can."Snow, 52, father of three children, earns $168,000 as an </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/251206612304049136/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=251206612304049136' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/251206612304049136'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/251206612304049136'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/08/snow-to-leave-white-house.html' title='Snow to leave White House'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JpalyFOYQzE/RsfF_FIoanI/AAAAAAAAAF8/8tw_kCmy7QY/s72-c/White_House_Spokesman_Cancer_sff.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-7373107663516259839</id><published>2007-08-16T10:54:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-08-16T10:56:52.596-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Lane Restrictions at I-275 and S.Gilmore/Winton</title><summary type='text'>Thanks to Fairfield City Councilman, Tim Meyers for this information.This is to inform you that this morning Monday August 13, 2007 ODOT started an overlay of the overpass at I-275 and S.Gilmore/Winton. There are lane restrictions in all directions. The inspector told me that weather permitting the process will be 30 days.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/7373107663516259839/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=7373107663516259839' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/7373107663516259839'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/7373107663516259839'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/08/lane-restrictions-at-i-275-and.html' title='Lane Restrictions at I-275 and S.Gilmore/Winton'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-6167254271692560975</id><published>2007-08-15T09:41:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-08-15T09:45:58.810-04:00</updated><title type='text'>The Secret Al-Qaeda Connection</title><summary type='text'>It all makes sense now!South Carolina Inmate Hits Michael Vick With '$63,000,000,000 Billion Dollar' Lawsuit Alleging Al Qaeda TiesEmbattled NFL quarterback Michael Vick, facing federal charges related to his alleged participation in dogfighting, has been hit with a "$63,000,000,000 billion dollar" lawsuit filed by a South Carolina inmate who alleges the Atlanta Falcons star stole his pit bulls </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/6167254271692560975/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=6167254271692560975' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/6167254271692560975'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/6167254271692560975'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/08/secret-al-qaeda-connection.html' title='The Secret Al-Qaeda Connection'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JpalyFOYQzE/RsMDWt916jI/AAAAAAAAAFs/dSW7ynLesQs/s72-c/1_21_vick_michael_07.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-3746332968578617794</id><published>2007-08-15T09:23:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2007-08-15T09:38:31.831-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Speaking of Judges in the News - Dog-returning Judge Targeted</title><summary type='text'>from the Cincinnati EnquirerControversy over a Butler County judge's decision to return a dog to its neglectful owner has generated nearly 600 e-mails to the judge, attention from a national animal-rights group and a protest by activists set to begin at noon Thursday in front of the courthouse on High Street in Oxford, where the decision was made.People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/3746332968578617794/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=3746332968578617794' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/3746332968578617794'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/3746332968578617794'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/08/speaking-of-judges-in-news-dog.html' title='Speaking of Judges in the News - Dog-returning Judge Targeted'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-2840559647756968791</id><published>2007-08-15T09:17:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-08-15T09:20:56.620-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Mason Judge George Parker - the saga continues</title><summary type='text'>Judge's lawyer asks for leniency - Cites mental conditionHere's the latest from the Cincinnati EnquirerMASON - Judge George Parker's lawyer is asking the Supreme Court to reduce - or even eliminate - a proposed yearlong suspension of Parker's law license, saying much of his bizarre behavior can be blamed on a personality disorder that is now being treated.But a close associate of Parker filed a </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/2840559647756968791/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=2840559647756968791' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/2840559647756968791'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/2840559647756968791'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/08/mason-judge-george-parker-saga.html' title='Mason Judge George Parker - the saga continues'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-8889606987662935675</id><published>2007-08-15T08:37:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-08-15T08:49:48.905-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Dungy Receives Presidential Appointment</title><summary type='text'> When you get sick of those like Pac Man Jones and Tank Johnson littering the world of professional sports, remember that there are still some genuinely good guys out there. Take a look at this.from msn.comTERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Tony Dungy has a Super Bowl title, a best-selling book and now a presidential appointment. On Tuesday, President Bush announced his intention to appoint the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/8889606987662935675/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=8889606987662935675' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/8889606987662935675'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/8889606987662935675'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/08/dungy-receives-presidential-appointment.html' title='Dungy Receives Presidential Appointment'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JpalyFOYQzE/RsL2Rd916iI/AAAAAAAAAFk/gsVAleC7vNA/s72-c/tony_dungy.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-3414311523458735984</id><published>2007-08-14T09:58:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-08-14T10:02:22.674-04:00</updated><title type='text'>"Sagging Pants" law to take effect in Mansfield, Louisiana</title><summary type='text'>Not that I disagree with the intent, but c'mon ... isn't this a bit extreme?!from the Shreveport TimesMANSFIELD — “Pull ‘em up or pay up.”That’s Police Chief Don English’s interpretation of a new law that takes effect in Mansfield on Sept. 15Anyone caught wearing sagging pants who exposes his or her underwear will be subject to a fine of up to $150 plus court costs, or face up to 15 days in </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/3414311523458735984/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=3414311523458735984' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/3414311523458735984'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/3414311523458735984'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/08/sagging-pants-law-to-take-effect-in.html' title='&quot;Sagging Pants&quot; law to take effect in Mansfield, Louisiana'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-8636861669700783203</id><published>2007-08-14T09:48:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-08-14T09:51:50.168-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Just the Response you'd Expect from the Guy who Finished Almost Last!</title><summary type='text'>McCain: Iowa Poll 'Meaningless'from NewsmaxRepublican presidential candidate John McCain on Monday shrugged off his 10th-place finish in the Iowa straw poll this past weekend, calling such contests meaningless. The Arizona senator, starting a two-day swing through early voting South Carolina, skipped the Iowa straw poll along with Rudy Giuliani and all-but-declared candidate Fred Thompson.Mitt </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/8636861669700783203/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=8636861669700783203' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/8636861669700783203'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/8636861669700783203'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/08/just-response-youd-expect-from-guy-who.html' title='Just the Response you&apos;d Expect from the Guy who Finished Almost Last!'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-679629903034841623</id><published>2007-08-14T09:37:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-08-14T09:46:19.767-04:00</updated><title type='text'>In Case You Blinked - the Iowa Straw Poll results are in</title><summary type='text'>If a Straw Poll is taken and no one hears the results, does it make any noise?If it wasn't for campaign press releases and the Iowa Republican Party, I doubt that anyone would care.  So far (and I do realize that it's still very early), none of the candidates seem to be energizing the base.Here are the results anyway.1. Mitt Romney - 4516 votes - 31%2. Mike Huckabee - 2587 votes - 18.1%3.Sam </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/679629903034841623/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=679629903034841623' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/679629903034841623'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/679629903034841623'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/08/in-case-you-blinked-iowa-straw-poll.html' title='In Case You Blinked - the Iowa Straw Poll results are in'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-5416101329544191937</id><published>2007-08-14T09:34:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-08-14T09:37:49.073-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Rapping Rove - a tribute to "the Architecht"</title><summary type='text'>In case you haven't seen Karl Rove's performance at the March 29, 2007 Correspondents Dinner, I have the You Tube link here.enjoy,- Scott</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/5416101329544191937/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=5416101329544191937' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/5416101329544191937'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/5416101329544191937'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/08/rapping-rove-tribute-to-architecht.html' title='Rapping Rove - a tribute to &quot;the Architecht&quot;'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-1837984615258010607</id><published>2007-08-14T09:25:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-08-14T09:34:02.295-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Rove resigning from Bush administration</title><summary type='text'> from http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0807/5353.htmlWASHINGTON (AP) - Karl Rove, President Bush's close friend and chief political strategist, plans to leave the White House at the end of August, joining a lengthening line of senior officials heading for the exits in the final 1 1/2 years of the administration.A longtime member of Bush's inner circle, Rove was nicknamed "the architect" by </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/1837984615258010607/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=1837984615258010607' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/1837984615258010607'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/1837984615258010607'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/08/rove-resigning-from-bush-administration.html' title='Rove resigning from Bush administration'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JpalyFOYQzE/RsGvMN916hI/AAAAAAAAAFc/LRzEkikHcFk/s72-c/0330webstory_rove1.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-8113405368783089593</id><published>2007-08-10T09:49:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-08-10T09:59:33.371-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Fischer Price Toy Recall - LEAD PAINT WARNING!</title><summary type='text'>The list at this link Fischer Price web site  (go to #4, view &amp; print), lists toys imported from China that may be contaminated with lead paint.Please review this list if you have young children at home. Also, forward this information to anyone you know who may have cause to be concerned!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/8113405368783089593/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=8113405368783089593' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/8113405368783089593'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/8113405368783089593'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/08/fischer-price-toy-recall-lead-paint.html' title='Fischer Price Toy Recall - LEAD PAINT WARNING!'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-2044087489635441793</id><published>2007-08-03T14:13:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-08-03T14:20:20.062-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Democrats Hijack Congress - U.S. House Erupts Over Stolen Vote</title><summary type='text'>Republicans erupted, chanting "shame, shame, shame," and then walked out in protest.  Today, House Republicans plan to further take Democrats to task by making "tsk, tsk" noises while waggling their fingers.Read the complete story atnewsmax.compolitico.com</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/2044087489635441793/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=2044087489635441793' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/2044087489635441793'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/2044087489635441793'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/08/democrats-hijack-congress-us-house.html' title='Democrats Hijack Congress - U.S. House Erupts Over Stolen Vote'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-5509622838621181818</id><published>2007-08-03T09:43:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-08-03T10:20:00.874-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Another example of Fiscal Discipline by Democrat Leaders</title><summary type='text'>Alternate Heading: What the heck - It's not their money!Ohio Democratic Chair, Chris Redfern, says he didn't want anyone to accuse him of getting a "freebie". So he paid Kim Redfern (his wife) $4,500 OUT OF HIS CAMPAIGN FUNDS for the cost of the home that they shared.This on top of the $12,800 dollars (ALSO CAMPAIGN FUNDS) for rent and utilities on his apartment in 2006. The icing on the cake may</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/5509622838621181818/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=5509622838621181818' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/5509622838621181818'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/5509622838621181818'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/08/another-example-of-fiscal-discipline-by.html' title='Another example of Fiscal Discipline by Democrat Leaders'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JpalyFOYQzE/RrM5O9916fI/AAAAAAAAAFM/kNRARoHcD6I/s72-c/redfern.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-2052579937234167551</id><published>2007-08-02T14:44:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-08-02T15:00:26.737-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Mike Fox named Director of Children Services Board</title><summary type='text'> In a surprise move, Butler County Commissioners appointed former County Commissioner and State Representative Mike Fox as Director of the Butler County Children's Services Board.(In case you can't sense the sarcasm in the text above - please re-read knowing that I was choking back tears of laughter when the following news articles proclaimed this as "Breaking News")Read more on this atthe </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/2052579937234167551/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=2052579937234167551' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/2052579937234167551'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/2052579937234167551'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/08/mike-fox-named-director-of-children.html' title='Mike Fox named Director of Children Services Board'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JpalyFOYQzE/RrIpbN916eI/AAAAAAAAAFE/R7voifYO-cU/s72-c/fox.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-7586037882350720385</id><published>2007-07-31T10:10:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-07-31T10:14:55.902-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Jail bed rentals might stop</title><summary type='text'>Hamilton County Can't Find Money to Renew Butler Contract It looks like 300 beds for Hamilton County inmates might disappear, dumping that many low-level criminals back onto the streets.Although they have not yet voted on the issue, county commissioners Monday were unable to come up with enough budget cuts to extend an inmate housing contract with Butler County. The contract expires Oct. 6.A </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/7586037882350720385/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=7586037882350720385' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/7586037882350720385'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/7586037882350720385'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/07/jail-bed-rentals-might-stop.html' title='Jail bed rentals might stop'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-2801473996875503357</id><published>2007-07-27T09:40:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-07-27T09:43:58.406-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Do You Think You'd Hear This In the Mainstream Media?!</title><summary type='text'>Economy Growth Is Best in a YearEconomy Springs Out of Rut and Grows at 3.4 Percent Pace, Best Showing in More Than a YearWASHINGTON (AP) -- The economy snapped out of a lethargic spell and grew at a 3.4 percent pace in the second quarter, the strongest showing in more than a year. A revival in business spending was a main force behind the energized performance.The new reading on gross domestic </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/2801473996875503357/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=2801473996875503357' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/2801473996875503357'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/2801473996875503357'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/07/do-you-think-youd-hear-this-in.html' title='Do You Think You&apos;d Hear This In the Mainstream Media?!'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-5287811154059269881</id><published>2007-07-27T09:38:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-07-27T09:40:07.360-04:00</updated><title type='text'>FCC Chair: Fairness Doctrine Not Needed</title><summary type='text'>WASHINGTON (AP) - The Federal Communications Commission has no intention of reinstating the Fairness Doctrine imposing a requirement of balanced coverage of issues on public airwaves, FCC Chairman Kevin Martin said.Martin, in a letter written this week to Rep. Mike Pence, R-Ind., and made public Thursday, said the agency found no compelling reason to revisit its 1987 decision that enforcing the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/5287811154059269881/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=5287811154059269881' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/5287811154059269881'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/5287811154059269881'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/07/fcc-chair-fairness-doctrine-not-needed.html' title='FCC Chair: Fairness Doctrine Not Needed'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-8747601973755660655</id><published>2007-07-27T09:31:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-07-27T09:36:06.275-04:00</updated><title type='text'>More Toleracne from the Left</title><summary type='text'>Threat Against Global Warming Skeptic Prompts EPA InvestigationThe head of the Environmental Protection Agency says he will investigate a threatening letter sent by the leader of an EPA-member group, vowing to "destroy" the career of a climate skeptic.During a Capitol Hill hearing yesterday, Sen. James M. Inhofe, Oklahoma Republican and ranking member of the Environment and Public Works Committee</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/8747601973755660655/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=8747601973755660655' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/8747601973755660655'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/8747601973755660655'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/07/more-toleracne-from-left.html' title='More Toleracne from the Left'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-2732647206763318836</id><published>2007-07-27T09:29:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-07-27T09:31:24.994-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Judge Voids Anti-Illegal Immigrant Law in Pennsylvania</title><summary type='text'>A federal judge on Thursday struck down the city of Hazleton, Pa.'s tough anti-immigration law, ruling unconstitutional a measure that has been copied around the country.The city's Illegal Immigration Relief Act sought to impose fines on landlords who rent to illegal immigrants and deny business permits to companies that give them jobs. Another measure would have required tenants to register with</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/2732647206763318836/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=2732647206763318836' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/2732647206763318836'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/2732647206763318836'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/07/judge-voids-anti-illegal-immigrant-law.html' title='Judge Voids Anti-Illegal Immigrant Law in Pennsylvania'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-4792886577802982641</id><published>2007-07-27T09:22:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-07-27T09:28:49.290-04:00</updated><title type='text'>More Vote Fraud in Palm Beach</title><summary type='text'> Palm Beach County, Fla. -- home of the infamous "hanging chad” of the disputed 2000 presidential election -- is again the scene of voting controversy.The Republican Party of Palm Beach County has uncovered at least 60 cases of voters it believe voted twice –- once in New York and once in Florida -- in the Nov. 7, 2006, general election.The GOP investigators believe vote fraud is far worse. Their</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/4792886577802982641/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=4792886577802982641' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/4792886577802982641'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/4792886577802982641'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/07/more-vote-fraud-in-palm-beach.html' title='More Vote Fraud in Palm Beach'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JpalyFOYQzE/Rqnynd916dI/AAAAAAAAAE8/Q9nQUiGyQhM/s72-c/chads.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-775442075414646589</id><published>2007-07-19T09:22:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-07-19T09:29:10.278-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Democrats promise Universal Coverage for Abortions</title><summary type='text'>Obama claims Sex-Ed for Kindergartners "Right Thing To Do"It looks like the 2008 Democrat Presidential platform is being announced early!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/775442075414646589/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=775442075414646589' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/775442075414646589'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/775442075414646589'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/07/democrats-promise-universal-coverage.html' title='Democrats promise Universal Coverage for Abortions'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-6985706405329200660</id><published>2007-07-19T09:01:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-07-19T09:10:38.472-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Data Goofs Preceded Theft</title><summary type='text'>Final Cost to Ohio Taxpayers Could Reach $2.2 Million!from the Columbus DispatchE-mail exchanges among state officials about the theft of a computer backup tape containing sensitive personal information are clear: That material was not supposed to be on the tape. What's not clear is why orders several months ago to remove the data were not followed, whether anybody will be punished and whether </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/6985706405329200660/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=6985706405329200660' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/6985706405329200660'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/6985706405329200660'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/07/data-goofs-preceded-theft.html' title='Data Goofs Preceded Theft'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JpalyFOYQzE/Rp9ic0TkI1I/AAAAAAAAAE0/xYYc2mAOlYA/s72-c/strickland_200.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-1173181345283536039</id><published>2007-07-11T23:32:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-07-11T23:35:07.894-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Here's an Idea for a National Holiday</title><summary type='text'>'Cost of Government Day' Marks U.S. Tax Burdenfrom NewsmaxConservative taxpayer groups say Wednesday, July 11, marks the day this year when the average American worker will have earned enough to pay for his or her share of government taxes (federal, state and local) plus the cost of regulation.Since 2001, the date has ranged from July 1 to July 12. It was July 12 last year."Right now taxpayers </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/1173181345283536039/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=1173181345283536039' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/1173181345283536039'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/1173181345283536039'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/07/heres-idea-for-national-holiday.html' title='Here&apos;s an Idea for a National Holiday'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30418650.post-821519149588427405</id><published>2007-07-11T23:21:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-07-11T23:26:40.024-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Another Display of Senator Voinovich's Idiocy</title><summary type='text'>Senator Voinovich continues to embarass Ohio voters with his failure to grasp the issue of terrorism.  If we are to belive our "esteemed" Senator, Al-Qaida forces must have hitched a ride to Iraq with the U.S. military!from NewsmaxSens. McCain, Voinovich Brawl Over IraqIn what one witness called "the most serious fight that I have ever seen in my time in the Senate,” John McCain got into a </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/feeds/821519149588427405/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=30418650&amp;postID=821519149588427405' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/821519149588427405'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/30418650/posts/default/821519149588427405'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://fairfieldgop.blogspot.com/2007/07/another-display-of-senator-voinovichs.html' title='Another Display of Senator Voinovich&apos;s Idiocy'/><author><name>Scott</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>
