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Captain Ed is a father and grandfather living in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota, a native Californian who moved to the North Star State because of the weather. He lives with his wife Marcia, also known as the First Mate, their two dogs, and frequently watch their granddaughter Kayla, whom Captain Ed calls The Little Admiral.
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Would Early Primaries Allow More Donations?
Jim Geraghty at The Campaign Spot believes that candidates will benefit if primaries and caucuses get pushed into 2007. A loophole in campaign finance regulation appears to allow an extra $2,300 per donor for candidates if those elections are held this year. Be sure to check out Jim's analysis, and the surprising candidate that may benefit the most.
When Tom Met Jeralyn
One of the interesting aspects of politics is finding out that opponents are people, too. Jeralyn Merritt of TalkLeft met Rep. Tom Tancredo backstage at NBC's studios, and found him more likable than she had anticipated. Perhaps it was their mutual interest in Dog, The Bounty Hunter ...
Joe Lieberman A Right-Wing Nut?
That's what CAIR says, according to Joe Kaufman. He has a link to a CAIR official's blog post that calls Lieberman, along with John Bolton, former CIA director James Woolsey, and the Heritage Foundation's Peter Brookes as "extremists". Affad Shaikh also calls Dick Cheney a "fat bastard of a liar," apparently not meant as a pop-culture reference to the Austin Powers movies. (via Let Freedom Ring)
Broadband Homelessness
The Japanese have made homelessness more efficient, and more Net-friendly, too. Their Internet cafés have become homeless shelters for the struggling manual-labor sector. The problem has grown into such a problem that government intervention will shortly become a political priority.
Found My Law Firm
Power Line links twice to this story regarding an attorney at Faegre & Benson who refused to become a victim and helped capture a very dangerous man. Keith Radtke is a partner in the firm as is Power Line's John Hinderaker. Radtke is listed in satisfactory condition after getting shot in the back, but that didn't keep him from locking up his attacker in a wrestling grip until police could arrive. I don't know about you, but that's the kind of man I'd want as my counsel ....
Don't Click That YouTube E-mail
The latest in spam seems to be redirections from YouTube links in e-mail to IP addresses without domain names. They attempt to entice people by making it seem that they have been inadvertently YouTubed. I'm sure most people can see through this scam, but just in case, you've been warned ....
Rick Moran Escapes The Floods
Rick Moran has kept us up to date on his travails along the Algonquin River. Yesterday, the police showed up to get him evacuated before the river flooded his home -- but today, Rick finds that a minor miracle has taken place, and that his house survives ... at least for now. Keep Rick in your prayers, and keep checking in at Right Wing Nut House for updates.
Rule 1: Drag The Corpse On Over First
If I've learned anything in four years of blogging, don't try to be out in front of the death rumors, especially with the villains of the world. Saddam died a hundred deaths before we caught him alive in his spider hole, and Abu Musab al-Zarqawi almost as many before his demise last year. Osama may or may not be alive, but everyone's avoided speculating on his fate for a while now. Maybe Val at Babalu Blog will get luckier with his "Castro Is Dead" story. We all hope so. I'll wait for the announcement ....
Hobbs Choice
Volunteer Voters is holding its annual "Best of Nashville" on-line polls, and one of the categories is for the best political writer. Our friend Bill Hobbs, now posting at Newsbusters, and he'd like his on-line fans to cast their votes. Drop by and put one in for Bill if you get a chance!
Murtha Getting Backlogged On Apologies
Gary Gross of Let Freedom Ring sees another case collapsing on the Haditha charges. He's called for Murtha to apologize earlier, and adds another reason to the tally.
No Such Thing As 'Moderate' Islam?
Turkish PM Tayyip Erdogan told a television interviewer that he finds the label "moderate Islam" offensive. Shrink Wrapped has a lot more on this, but at least in the same interview Erdogan acknowledged that "radical Islam" exists, and that it's been a catastrophe. Be sure to read the whole post.
MS-NBC Gets Punk'd
Power Line has a great post on a lack of journalistic effort on the part of MS-NBC. In covering the Michael Vick story, they reported on what they thought was Al Sharpton's website proclaiming Vick's innocence. I guess Alex Johnson and two other MS-NBC reporters couldn't bother to read the title bar of the site, which proudly proclaims it as a "parody site".
New Instapundit Podcast On Pharmaceuticals
I just caught this e-mail from Glenn Reynolds about his new podcast with Richard Epstein, the author of Overdose: How Excessive Government Regulation Stifles Pharmaceutical Innovation. Haven't had a chance to listen to it yet, but the topic is important enough to make sure I carve out time for it tomorrow. Get their first and tell me what I'm missing ....
Fed Trying A 'Stealth Easing'?
The Federal Reserve seems to have conducted a quiet campaign to steady markets that started spinning out of control, according to King Banaian at SCSU Scholars. He thinks that the Fed has conducted a "stealth easing". Be sure to read his explanation and follow his lnks.
A Shameless Bit Of Sel-Promotion
Gateway Pundit and Val at Babalu Blog note a crass PR move by Hugo Chavez. Venezuela has responded to Peru's eathquake disaster with food shipments -- and with Hugo's smiling picture on the cans. He also uses the tuna-can label to undermine President Garcia of Peru, who narrowly defeated Chavez' pal Ollanto Humalla, whom the labels extol for his "solidarity" with Chavez.
Tacky beyond belief.
Comments (12)
Posted by RA | July 16, 2007 9:26 PM
Child support is just alimony with a different name. The children should go to the parent best able to support them, not always to the woman.
Posted by Mike | July 16, 2007 9:57 PM
RA is correct, sort of. Children should be placed in the situation that is most conducive to their overall well being, whether that be with the mother, the father or someone else. Children are not property and should not be bargained over. They are human beings that are not able to provide for their own welfare, and thus depend on the sound judgment of adults. That said; if the children are in the custody of one parent, the other should be helping to support them, no matter which one is in which position.
I don’t know of a Utah legal aid source, but I’ll offer the prayers requested.
Posted by sirsurfalot | July 16, 2007 10:04 PM
http://www.divorcenet.com/states/utah
http://www.divorcelawinfo.com/states/utah/utah.htm
http://www.legalzoom.com/divorcepage/
I am using legalzoom.com for divorce after 23 years of marriage. It can save her and her soon to be ex alot of money. I do believe that divorce usually favors the women, especially where I live. I hope and pray things work out ok for them. I am curious though, why are the children with her instead of him? I also wonder who was the unfaithful party in this relationship?
Posted by Captain Ed | July 16, 2007 10:13 PM
Just FYI, so the speculation doesn't get too rampant:
1. It wasn't a case of infidelity.
2. There are good reasons why the children are with their mother, at least for now, although I agree with the general principle that custody should go to the parent most suited for it, regardless of gender.
3. Issues of support and custody will need to get worked out by the court, which is why she needs to get effective representation. The court can determine what's in the best interest of the children.
The good wishes and prayers are much appreciated.
Posted by GraceAnn | July 16, 2007 11:45 PM
Capt. here in Utah we do have legal aid, but they do not handle divorces. Depending on what city she is in, will also tell where the best free advice comes from. There are lawyers out here that can help her. If this young lady is active in any church out here, thats the best place to go first. Most of them have a vast number of resources to draw from. Hope this helps.
Posted by Dante | July 17, 2007 2:01 AM
Ed, I think of myself as being a moderate progressive and I disagree with you on some key issues - but I wanted you to know that I love your show.
Dante
Posted by SkyWatch | July 17, 2007 6:45 AM
Jeeze I want to do a rant about how dads get shafted in the court system but when kids come in the picture that is what dad is for. He is the guy that eats sandwiches so you can eat steak and eggs. That is the dads job.
Posted by Mel W | July 17, 2007 7:05 AM
Dear Cap'n Ed:
You could also suggest she contact her local law school in Utah. Usually they will have a Civil Practice clinic where they assist indigent clients to get through these things. I myself assisted a couple individuals through their divorce at the UofMN Law School under the supervision of eminently qualified attorney-practitioners. Otherwise, she can contact the Utah Pro Bono network and they can help her out.
http://www.utahbar.org/public/
Posted by SonnyJim | July 17, 2007 9:17 AM
What do you mean he won't pay child support until she asks? Post that s--thead's name and denounce him publicly for being less than a man! I'm sick and tired of hearing about this kind of crap. If he doesn't want to give the money to her he can set up little trust accounts so that he can monitor the money, but he needs to do it without being asked.
As Devil-Dog-Dan says, "What that boy needs is a sound, natural -ss-whoopin!
Posted by bellisaurius | July 17, 2007 3:09 PM
Skywatch, I hope you don't mind if I spread that quote about what being a real father is. It gave me this overwhelmingly good feeling that there are still noble people out there.
Posted by Sue | July 17, 2007 4:29 PM
Skywatch,
I could yell at you, but what would be the point? I have two stupid step sons, both with children they refuse to support. Why won't they give the mothers any money? They say "that b***h will only spend it on her self". I try to explain to them, that even if she only "spent it on herself" they need to remember that every dime SHE makes goes for food, shelter, clothes, etc., etc,.
Sue
Sue
Posted by Sue | July 17, 2007 4:31 PM
Skywatch,
I could yell at you, but what would be the point? I have two stupid step sons, both with children they refuse to support. Why won't they give the mothers any money? They say "that b***h will only spend it on her self". I try to explain to them, that even if she only "spent it on herself" they need to remember that every dime SHE makes goes for food, shelter, clothes, etc., etc,.
Sue
Sue