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• Taking a Bullet Intended for Someone's Foot and Other Bad Advice for the GOP

  There has been a great deal of discussion about the recent comments made by Joyce Thomann, ostensibly under the imprimatur of the Republican Women of Anne Arundel County. If you have not heard about this, here is some background. Personally, like most Republicans, I would prefer this [...]
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  Posted: July 01, 2009, 9:46am EDT
  

• Theology on Tap

  Fox 45 news did a piece recently on my church's Theology on Tap gatherings. This is where a bunch of guys get together to drink beer and talk about God (hey, it is great excuse to drink beer and we are Lutheran after all.) The piece does little to [...]
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  Posted: June 19, 2009, 2:50pm EDT
  

• Let the Fun Begin!

  Long the subject of retirement rumor and speculation, Senator Janet Greenip (R-33) confirmed to the Annapolis Capital that she will be retiring not at the end of her current term but within the next few weeks.
  
  For those not in the know, District 33 is one of the [...]
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  Posted: April 22, 2009, 3:44pm EDT
  

• Refuge Podcast #69 - Mid Session Review

  The latest news and the views of Maryland's leading conservative opinion makers await in the next installment of the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by clicking the icon below:
  
  
  
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  Posted: March 24, 2009, 9:36am EDT
  

• Refuge Podcast # 67 - Where the Money Went, Now we Know

  The original podcast covering conservative, Republican politics is back with a hard-hitting report follow-up report on the Citizens for Better Government detailing where the money went. You can listen to this controversial report by clicking here:
  
  
  
  
  Following the reporting of [...]
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  Posted: March 08, 2009, 11:55pm EDT
  

• Is it still Maryland, My Maryland?

  Perhaps you have seen the most recent iteration of the long time controversy over Maryland's state song "Maryland, My Maryland." Del. Pam Beidle (D-32) has proposed changing the lyrics to the state's song after receiving letters from a bunch of fourth graders. Let's break this down a bit.
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  Posted: February 18, 2009, 9:30am EST
  

• Refuge Podcast # 67 - Third Annual General Assembly Preview

  For the third year in a row the Conservative Refuge Podcast brings leading Maryland conservative commentators together to preview the General Assembly Session. You can listen by visiting here:
  
  
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  In our opening segment, I discuss the local reporting on the Anne [...]
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  Posted: January 20, 2009, 10:49pm EST
  

• Refuge Podcast # 66 - The Future in Obamanation

  Beginning our third year of podcasting, it is the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
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  Our blogger roundtable, with regular contributors Brian Griffiths and Mark Newgent, convenes to discuss the recent election both nationally and here in Maryland. Can the Maryland [...]
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  Posted: January 07, 2009, 10:18pm EST
  

• Bob Rohrbaugh is Having a Busy Week

  The Maryland Special Prosecutor has been having a busy week as the grand jury assigned to him winds down its work on Friday.
  
  So far, a Baltimore County Councilman, Baltimore City Councilwoman and private developer Ronald H. Lipscomb with long noted ties to Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon [...]
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  Posted: January 07, 2009, 5:11pm EST
  

• Since you brought it up

  There has been a lot of talk in the local blogosphere about the celebration of Christmas and the alleged secularization of the holiday via the apostasy of holding "holiday" parties.
  
  For a real defense of the true meaning of Christmas against the secular "Santa Claus" version I commend [...]
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  Posted: December 09, 2008, 10:27am EST
  

• The Right Issue TV show now on the internet

  My friends Nita Maggio, Bill Voelp, Mykel Harris and a top notch crew produce a weekly television show called The Right Issue which includes thoughtful discussion on all things conservative and presents a multitude of special guests ranging from elected officials from throughout Maryland to lowly bloggers like yours truly.
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  Posted: November 19, 2008, 11:37am EST
  

• The Name Stays I Guess

  I began this blog soon after the 2006 elections when the GOP had a terrible day both nationally and here in Maryland. For two years, we have been talking about branding (don't tell Michele Malkin I used that word) and where the party needs to go looking' [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2008, 3:27pm EST
  

• Refuge Podcast # 65 - 2008 Election Preview

  A final thought before the historic 2008 vote, it is the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
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  In our opening segment, a discussion of the school board issues on the Anne Arundel County ballot. I share some news reports about the [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2008, 7:10pm EST
  

• Let's Keep the Towel Firmly in Hand

  While a more erudite colleague may see defeat even in good debate performances from the McCain/Palin team, the reality is this race is essentially unchanged from where it has been all along.
  
  It will be a close race and the "it's all over" mantra is just Obama' [...]
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  Posted: October 08, 2008, 10:36am EDT
  

• Should Dixon be worried?

  There has been some local press regarding the recent law giving the Maryland State Prosecutor additional powers.
  
  I recently interviewed the Maryland State Prosecutor, Robert A. Rohrbaugh, Esq., for the Maryland Bar Bulletin. This is one of the few interviews Mr. Rohrbaugh has given.
  
  While the [...]
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  Posted: October 03, 2008, 1:03pm EDT
  

• Refuge Podcast # 64 - RNC Live from St. Paul

  After a brief summer hiatus, the Conservative Refuge Podcast returns, jam-packed with conservative goodness. You can listen by visiting here:
  
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  A special guest interview with RNC delegate and MDGOP Vice-Chairman Chuck Gast. Chuck gives us an inside view into the Republican National Convention and previews [...]
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  Posted: September 03, 2008, 8:36pm EDT
  

• They Got Snoop

  From today's Baltimore Sun
  
  "Felicia 'Snoop' Pearson, the actress who played a cold-blooded killer of the same name on the HBO series The Wire, was arrested on minor drug charges yesterday after police picked her up for refusing to cooperate as a witness in a murder trial, records'" [...]
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  Posted: August 22, 2008, 2:07pm EDT
  

• You Can Still Rock in America

  If you listened to the last RedMaryland Radio (and if you missed it check it out when it gets posted on our website) Brian Griffiths and I discussed this article about Barrack Obama and John McCain's favorite songs.
  
  In addition to our insightful political analysis, we' [...]
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  Posted: August 20, 2008, 9:24am EDT
  

• Working Together the future of the MDGOP and the conservative Blogosphere

  Brian Griffiths has given the after action report of the first MDGOP sponsored blogger conference call. It was the first of what will be a series of such calls in the coming months and years and I join Brian in applauding Justin Ready in initiating this process and recognizing [...]
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  Posted: August 08, 2008, 10:13am EDT
  

• Refuge Podcast #63 - O'Malley Fiddling While Maryland Burns (jobs at least)

  Jam packed with all the conservative goodness you have come to expect it is the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
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  In our opening segment, I share a fascinating article from the Annapolis Capital pointing out how Maryland's economy compares with the' [...]
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  Posted: July 25, 2008, 6:13pm EDT
  

• McCain visits old Kline law school haunt

  Sen. John McCain today, in an effort to play off Barrack Hussein Obama's campaign stop in Germany, went to a local German restaurant in Columbus, Ohio.
  
  It is a sad commentary that McCain's campaign has largely been reactive to Obama. No doubt this is in large part due [...]
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  Posted: July 24, 2008, 5:46pm EDT
  

• RedMarland Radio Tomorrow

  Join Brian Griffiths and I as we host another installment of RedMaryland Radio on WAMD 970 am tomorrow, July 16 from 5:30-6:30 pm.
  
  
  
  Scheduled to appear is Andrew Lander, Coordinator of the McCain for President campaign on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
  
  We will also be covering the' [...]
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  Posted: July 15, 2008, 4:30pm EDT
  

• A Little Lutheran Pride

  For the close followers of the Conservative Refuge you know that I am a proud Lutheran. Here is a fun video paying homage to some of my fellow Lutherans, a la Adam Sandler's Hanukkah Song, by Lost and Found.
  
  
  
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  Posted: July 03, 2008, 5:53pm EDT
  

• The blogosphere doing the local media's job AGAIN!

  Brian Griffiths is again breaking news concerning the unregistered democratic lobbyist that Governor O'Malley has appointed to the Anne Arundel County School Board. O'Malley Watch dutifully picked up the story and put it into a broader context.
  
  Now, Ms. Birge, the unregistered democratic lobbyist in question, is [...]
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  Posted: June 24, 2008, 9:11am EDT
  

• Refuge Podcast # 62 - Lessons From History

  Jam packed with all the conservative goodness you have come to expect it is the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
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  In our opening segment, I have some comments on Politicker.com's P. Kenneth Burns' argument that Ronald Reagan is dead. [...]
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  Posted: June 17, 2008, 10:37pm EDT
  

• Conservative Refuge on TV

  Tune in tonight as I appear as a guest on The Right Issue with hosts Bill Voelp, Caleb Griffin and Nita Maggio. We will be discussing the Presdential Race, Gun Issues and the growth of local conservative media.
  
  The Right Issue 6pm Comcast Channel 99
  
  and set your [...]
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  Posted: June 03, 2008, 1:35pm EDT
  

• Refuge Podcast # 61 - What is in a Brand Revisited

  Your source for conservative, Republican news, views and insight it is the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
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  In our opening segment, a revisit of our discussions of GOP branding. In light of another special election defeat, how can Republicans turn [...]
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  Posted: May 19, 2008, 10:52am EDT
  

• Refuge Podcast # 60 - 2008 General Assembly Awards

  Your source for conservative, Republican news, views and insight it is the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
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  The blogger roundtable, with regular contributors Brian Griffiths and Mark Newgent convene to hand out the Second Annual General Assembly Awards. Who [...]
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  Posted: April 30, 2008, 10:33pm EDT
  

• Refuge Podcast #59 - Post Session Review

  Your source for conservative, Republican news, views and insight it is the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
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  In our opening segment, some news and comment on the recent Supreme Court decision upholding the death penalty. I share Justice Scalia's stinging' [...]
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  Posted: April 16, 2008, 10:55pm EDT
  

• Don't be Bitter, Listen to Conservative Refuge Radio!

  Listen in as the whole gang joins Warren Monk's and his Word on the Street program tonight from 6-8pm on WAMD 970AM in Aberdeen.
  
  We will be discussing why we vote against our economic interests because we have been duped into believing we have a right to bear arms, [...]
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  Posted: April 15, 2008, 11:21am EDT
  

• Refuge Podcast #58 - MD Dems "Wright is Right!"

  Your source for conservative, Republican news, views and insight it is the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
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  In our opening segment, some news and comment about a leading Democrat in the General Assembly who says that the Rev. Jeremiah Wright "speaks [...]
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  Posted: April 01, 2008, 11:03pm EDT
  

• Conservative Refuge on the Radio Again!

  Listen in as the whole gang joins Warren Monk's and his Word on the Street program tonight from 6-8pm on WAMD 970AM in Aberdeen.
  
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  Posted: April 01, 2008, 5:10pm EDT
  

• The Institution of Marriage and Family in the Balance

  As we have discussed on the podcast on a number of occasions, the issue of gay marriage and redefining family and marriage under Maryland law has been a hot topic in this year's General Assembly session. The most insidious efforts have been to pass seemingly benign bills, often with [...]
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  Posted: March 13, 2008, 12:12pm EDT
  

• Refuge Podcast # 57 - Seventh Psalm Authors John Schumacher and Bruce Smith

  Your source for conservative, Republican news, views and insight it is the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
  [theconservativerefuge.libsyn.com] In our opening segment, I have a very special interview with the authors of a new book Seventh Psalm, John Schumacher [...]
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  Posted: March 10, 2008, 10:58pm EDT
  

• A Criminal Lack of Leadership

  If you happened to listen to Warren Monk's Word on the Street program last night, you heard our discussion of the proposal to create a special "DUI" license plate. After reading Eludius' take on the subject, it got me to thinking about the crime issue and how [...]
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  Posted: March 05, 2008, 7:43pm EST
  

• Conservative Refuge Radio Tonight!!

  Mark Newgent and I will be appearing on Warren Monk's Word on the Street program tonight from 7pm to 8pm on WAMD 970 am in Aberdeen.
  We will be covering a number of issues in Maryland politics and a couple of surprises so if you are in the [...]
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  Posted: March 04, 2008, 4:47pm EST
  

• Refuge Podcast # 56 - Mid-Session Review

  Your source for conservative, Republican news, views and insight it is the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
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  In our opening segment, a listener asks to hear more about the recent dustup concerning the request for expenses of our county legislators. [...]
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  Posted: February 28, 2008, 10:17am EST
  

• Fun with Numbers

  Just when you think all the results of the Maryland Primary have been analyzed to death, let me offer the following.
  
  Candidates for Delegate to the Republican National Convention often include elected officials, party leaders and, yes, mere bloggers. How they did is often correlated to which candidate [...]
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  Posted: February 20, 2008, 2:58pm EST
  

• I got a "B" from him in law school

  My old civil procedure professor from law school, Brad Smith, has a great piece on the McCain dilemma for conservatives. It summarizes the basic reason we movement conservatives cannot easily bring ourselves to support this guy.
  
  Read it here. [...]
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  Posted: February 11, 2008, 10:28am EST
  

• Refuge Podcast # 55 - Conservative Soul Searching

  Your source for conservative, Republican news, views and insight it is the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
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  In our opening segment, I share the thoughts of conservative leaders and commentators on the burning issue on the minds of conservatives, how to [...]
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  Posted: February 10, 2008, 11:03pm EST
  

• Breakdown of the Kipke interview

  As the controversy about the Citizens for Better Government continues to grow, it seems clear that many have not gone back and listened to what Delegate Kipke said on the Conservative Refuge Podcast and compared it to the group's recent campaign finance statement.
  
  While I would [...]
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  Posted: January 28, 2008, 6:22pm EST
  

• My Endorsement for President

  I announced this on the most recent podcast, but it was inadvertently left off the RedMaryland group endorsement.
  
  I think good endorsements begin discussions. My opinion is just that and has no more value than any other but here is some food for thought.
  
  President – Mitt Romney
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  Posted: January 28, 2008, 1:51pm EST
  

• The Response to the Citizens for Better Government

  Below is my response to the objections of Delegate Nic Kipke to the criticisms of the Citizens for Better Government. As you can read, not only do I address the Delegate's concerns, I also point out that his prior e-mail fails to address the substance of the criticisms made by [...]
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  Posted: January 27, 2008, 4:05pm EST
  

• New Plan - Kill the messenger!

  It seems the boys over at Citizens for Better Government were more than a bit miffed at my and Brian Gill's posts about the groups recent public disclosures.
  
  The group's appointed spokesman and confidence man Delegate Nic Kipke wrote me the following:
  
  "Greg,
  

  Your [...]

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  Posted: January 27, 2008, 3:43pm EST
  

• Refuge Podcast # 54 - Where did the money go?

  With perhaps our most controversial show yet, it is the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
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  In our opening segment, I give you an update on our discussions of the Citizens for Better Government. The group's recent campaign finance report puts [...]
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  Posted: January 24, 2008, 11:21pm EST
  

• Refuge Podcast # 53 - Global Warming O'Malley Style

  The very latest news, views and insight into conservative, Republican happenings it is the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
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  In this installment, we have a special guest interview with Paul Chesser of Climate Strategies Watch who gives the real story [...]
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  Posted: January 19, 2008, 11:57pm EST
  

• Refuge Podcast #52 - 2008 General Assembly Session Preview

  The very latest news, views and insight into conservative, Republican happenings it is the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
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  In our opening segment, some news and comment on the call for "collaboration" by Annapolis' liberal leaders. You will want to hear the [...]
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  Posted: January 14, 2008, 10:52pm EST
  

• Food for Thought for the Blogosphere

  If you are like me, you are a fan of HBO's The Wire. The final season of this show holds a mirror up to the media (namely the Baltimore Sun) and shows how it affects all aspects of life in the big city. You may have seen a [...]
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  Posted: January 14, 2008, 12:39pm EST
  

• Conservative Refuge on the Radio

  I will be a guest tonight on the Warren Monks show on WAMD 970AM from 6:30-7:30 (appx).
  
  I will also be joining my friend, fellow RedMaryland contributor and O'Malley Watch radio representative Mark Newgent.
  
  Should be a great segment.
  
  No online feed but [...]
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  Posted: January 08, 2008, 2:00pm EST
  

• Refuge Podcast # 51 - The Stakes in Iowa

  Beginning our second year of podcasting it is the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
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  In our opening segment, some news and comment on the lawsuit to overturn the recent special session. I share some information you have not heard elsewhere as well [...]
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  Posted: January 03, 2008, 11:23pm EST
  

• It's Here - The 50th Conservative Refuge Podcast!!

  A year in the making, it is the Special 50th installment of the Conservative Refuge Podcast which you can enjoy by visiting here:
  
  [theconservativerefuge.libsyn.com]
  
  In this very special installment, I look back at the purpose of the show and share our very first segment.
  
  We share [...]
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  Posted: December 18, 2007, 11:30pm EST
  

• Our Guests

  As we approach the 50th Conservative Refuge Podcast, another look back at the people who helped make the show what it is. This time a look back at the many special guests who have been on the show.
  
  As I noted early in the show's run, the [...]
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  Posted: December 12, 2007, 4:37pm EST
  

• Our Blogger Contributors

  This is the first in a series of posts heading toward the 50th installment of the Conservative Refuge Podcast.
  
  As part of our look back, I wanted to mention (in no particular order) the contributors to our various blogger roundtables.
  
  
  Brandon Wright Brandon was our first [...]
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  Posted: December 10, 2007, 11:48am EST
  

• Refuge Podcast # 49 - Special Interview with Del. Nic Kipke (R-31)

  Your source for local Conservative Republican news is the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
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  In this very special edition of the Conservative Refuge Podcast, we have an extended interview with Delegate Nic Kipke (R-31). Delegate Kipke answers the tough questions [...]
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  Posted: December 05, 2007, 11:02pm EST
  

• Let We Forget

  As the Special Session rolls into the rear view mirror, last week's promises to take action against those who made this recent tax increase possible begin the test of time.
  
  In the interest promoting the "never forget" mantra, here is how the Gazette saw things:
  
  "Losers
  
  [...]
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  Posted: November 27, 2007, 5:29pm EST
  

• Refuge Podcast #48 - Special Session Wrap-Up

  The latest news, views and a little controversy await in the next installment of the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
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  In our opening segment, we have an interview with special guest Richard Falknor, Executive Vice President of the Maryland Taxpayers [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2007, 12:30am EST
  

• How You Know You Made It

  If you ever saw the Howard Stern movie Private Parts, you remember the scene where the WNBC program director wants to fire Stern but cannot because of the ratings. He has a heated conversation with a ratings researcher who tells him that Stern haters actually listen longer [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2007, 10:51pm EST
  

• Striking While the Iron is Hot

  Many have expressed their consternation, nay anger, at the vote of Del. James King (R?-33A) to enable the largest tax increase in Maryland history. In case you missed it:
  
  Red Maryland's Mark Newgent adds to our rich lexicon
  O'Malley Watch (and commenters) set the record straight
  Our [...]
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  Posted: November 20, 2007, 10:29am EST
  

• Refuge Podcast # 47 - Taking Reagan's Name in Vain

  The latest news, views and a little controversy await in the next installment of the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
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  In our opening segment, I raise some concerns voiced by party leaders and activists about the upcoming Ronald Reagan dinner. I [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2007, 11:09pm EST
  

• Refuge Podcast # 46 - You Heard It Here First

  Plenty of news that you will not hear elsewhere awaits in the latest installment of the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
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  In our opening segment, I relate the ongoing saga of who will replace Judge Wilner on the Maryland Court [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2007, 10:36pm EST
  

• Refuge Podcast # 45 - Ron Smith Belongs in the Nut Ball Box

  More news, views and insight into conservative Republican happenings await in the latest installment of the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
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  In our opening segment, we visit the "Nut Ball Box" and I explain why WBAL radio personality Ron [...]
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  Posted: October 24, 2007, 11:07pm EDT
  

• Thompson wins Maryland Republican Money Race

  In the most recent fundraising quarter, former Senator Fred Thompson out raised his Republican opponents in Maryland. Here are the numbers:
  
  Republicans Third quarter Election cycle to date
  Rudolph W. Giuliani $118,100 $655,060
  Mitt Romney $104,989 $602,023
  John McCain $122,090 $455,745
  Fred Thompson $160,050 $160,050
  
  While his competitors [...]
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  Posted: October 22, 2007, 11:46am EDT
  

• The Refuge Will Return to Regular Progarmming Soon

  
  
  

  The Conservative Refuge blog and Podcast will be taking a short hiatus as Kline family heads to Disneyworld. We will return to normal programming in the next couple of weeks and sprint toward out 50th show.

  Due to technical difficulties and [...]

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  Posted: October 13, 2007, 1:48am EDT
  

• Congrats Monoblogue

  Just heard our friend Mike Swartz author of the Monoblogue on Rush Limbaugh's show.
  
  Way to go Mike! Let us know if you were really "fried" a promised by Rush. [...]
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  Posted: October 05, 2007, 1:43pm EDT
  

• Let Me Put It To You, Gentle Listener

  
  As some may have noticed, the Conservative Refuge is rapidly approaching its 50th podcast. Some regular listeners have asked if the event will be marked with any special celebration.
  
  While that issue is very much up in the air, you can be assured there [...]
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  Posted: October 02, 2007, 4:31pm EDT
  

• Thompson Campaign organizing locally

  Sources close to the Thompson campaign locally inform me that there will be an announcement very soon about the Maryland leadership for the Fred Thompson for President campaign.
  
  While an official statement is expected next week, sources indicate that the Marylanders for Thompson effort [...]
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  Posted: October 01, 2007, 6:20pm EDT
  

• Refuge Podcast #44 - Taxes, Taxes, Taxes

  More news, views and insight into conservative Republican happenings await in the latest installment of the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
  [theconservativerefuge.libsyn.com]
  
  In our opening segment, a special guest interview with Tom Hood, Executive Director of the Maryland Association of Certified [...]
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  Posted: September 27, 2007, 10:33pm EDT
  

• Refuge Podcast # 43 - A Victory for Marriage

  More news, views and insight into conservative Republican happenings await in the latest installment of the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
  [theconservativerefuge.blogspot.com]
  
  In our opening segment, I break down the Conaway v. Deane decision of the Maryland Court of Appeals and give [...]
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  Posted: September 19, 2007, 10:48pm EDT
  

• FredHeads Unite!

  Like my blogger colleagues Brian Griffiths, Mike Netherland, Jimmy Braswell and the rest, I am supporting Fmr. Senator and "Barbarians at the Gate" star Fred Thompson for the Republican nomination as President of the United States.Thompson is the [...]
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  Posted: September 13, 2007, 3:30pm EDT
  

• Refuge Podcast # 42 - The Last Word

  The latest news and the views of Maryland's leading conservative opinion makers await in the next installment of the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
  http://theconservativerefuge.libsyn.com
  
  We have a very special edition of the Conservative Refuge Podcast in which our very special blogger roundtable [...]
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  Posted: September 06, 2007, 10:20pm EDT
  

• Our Nightmare is over

  As one of those in attendance last night for the Anne Arundel Republican Central Committee meeting, I wanted to relate a few thoughts. I know many of my fellow bloggers were there and will have their own takes and I hope a number of us, with differing viewpoints, will also [...]
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  Posted: September 06, 2007, 11:10am EDT
  

• Refuge Podcast #41 - The Invasion of Illegal Immigrants into Maryland

  The latest news and the views of Maryland's leading conservative opinion makers await in the next installment of the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
  [theconservativerefuge.libsyn.com]
  
  In our opening segment, I share some news and comment on the invasion of illegal immigrants into our [...]
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  Posted: September 04, 2007, 9:38am EDT
  

• Actually, no we don't

  Maryland liberal leaders are in a tizzy trying to figure out what to do to save state homeowners, now facing foreclosure, from themselves.
  
  The seemingly omnipresent superlib Tom Perez put it this way:
  
  "We need to prevent people from getting into loans that set them up for
  [...]
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  Posted: August 30, 2007, 8:38am EDT
  

• Refuge Podcast 40 - The Way Forward

  The latest news of conservative Republican happenings here in Anne Arundel County await in the next installment of the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
  [theconservativerefuge.libsyn.com]
  
  In a special edition of the Conservative Refuge, we discuss the unfortunate state of affairs with our [...]
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  Posted: August 19, 2007, 9:58pm EDT
  

• Refuge Podcast #39 - Red Maryland

  The latest news and the views of Maryland's leading conservative opinion makers await in the next installment of the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
  [theconservativerefuge.libsyn.com]
  
  In our opening segment, I share a piece from Annapolis Capital columnist Eric Hartley pointing out the [...]
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  Posted: August 12, 2007, 10:09pm EDT
  

• Shocker : The Baltimore Sun is down on the GOP

  One wonders how many interns got crushed in the editorial stampede for The Baltimore Sun to print its opinion piece "Can GOP bounce back?" (no that's not a typo the GOP is unworthy of an article in the Sun)
  
  Don't let the title fool you. The author, self-hating [...]
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  Posted: July 22, 2007, 6:26pm EDT
  

• Allegiances switch in Gilchrest-Harris race

  As we have been speculating, two Anne Arundel delegates have announced their endorsement of Andy Harris against Wayne Gilchrest. The two newest supporters of the challenger Andy Harris are Delegate Steve Schuh (R-31) and Delegate James King (R-33a).
  
  As reported by the Examiner both Schuh and King [...]
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  Posted: July 19, 2007, 9:16am EDT
  

• Gather Ye Speculation While Ye May

  (Cross-posted at Red Maryland)
  
  We in the Conservative Refuge have been covering closely the machinations of local elected Republicans as they swear fealty in the Gilchrest-Harris Congressional primary. There has been no shortage of intrigue.
  
  The lastest is that the campaign of Senator Andy Harris [...]
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  Posted: July 17, 2007, 11:12am EDT
  

• Homer Simpson - Bane of Pagans Hero of the Faithful

  
  
  
  In a brilliant promotion of the upcoming Simpsons movie (yes I will be there at midnight) the producers placed a large picture of Homer Simpson near a famous earth etching in the British hillside.
  
  Local pagans are not happy. Apparently a large [...]
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  Posted: July 17, 2007, 9:50am EDT
  

• Refuge Podcast # 38 - The future of the Republican Party here in Anne Arundel County

  All the local conservative news and views await in the latest installment of the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
  [theconservativerefuge.libsyn.com]
  
  In our opening segment, I share some news and comments on the mainstream reporting of the local blogosphere. You will want to hear [...]
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  Posted: July 17, 2007, 12:05am EDT
  

• Representin' on the Right

  Funny how it takes a liberal politician starting a blog before the mainstream media realizes there is political blogosphere here in Anne Arundel County.
  
  For the Capital it was Councilman Josh Cohen's blog. They ignored that other points of view may be out there.
  
  Now the Sun [...]
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  Posted: July 15, 2007, 7:23pm EDT
  

• RedState - Maryland Style

  One of the editor's of the premier conservative blog, Redstate, has opened up shop in the Maryland blogosphere.
  
  The Maryland Politics/Red Maryland blog led by Streiff has already put up an impressive array of posts which I encourage you all to read.
  
  Our friend Brian [...]
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  Posted: July 14, 2007, 2:59pm EDT
  

• Refuge Podcast # 37 - Martin "Tony Soprano" O'Malley / Supreme Court Review

  News, thoughtful analysis and some controversy await in the latest installment of the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
  [theconservativerefuge.libsyn.com]
  
  In our opening segment, some breaking news on how the O'Malley administration is strong-arming localities to join the Governor's propaganda campaign to support massive [...]
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  Posted: July 11, 2007, 11:09pm EDT
  

• Who needs the Kwik-E-Mart? ....... I dooooo!!!

  
  
  As an obsessive Simpsons fan, I just had to check out the converted 7-11 in Bladensburg made over to the Kwik-E-Mart. I was not disappointed.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  (Chief Wiggum with my [...]
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  Posted: July 05, 2007, 12:48pm EDT
  

• Refuge Podcast # 36 - Republican Primaries Get Interesting

  News, views and some controversy await in the latest installment of the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
  [theconservativerefuge.libsyn.com]
  
  In our opening segment, some news you will not hear elsewhere about the Republican primary for Maryland's First Congressional district. You need to check out [...]
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  Posted: July 02, 2007, 11:00pm EDT
  

• Am I the only person who thinks we should not have police officers with tattoos on their necks?

  It appears that the county chief of police agrees with me. A new policy requiring Anne Arundel County police officers to cover their tattoos has been adopted. All the details are in today's Capital here.
  
  The police, and especially the police unions, seem to feel that it is [...]
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  Posted: June 28, 2007, 3:48pm EDT
  

• The System Works

  For those following the saga of the "Judge" who sued his dry cleaner for tens of millions of dollars, take comfort that his claim was rejected outright. The Plaintiff will also have to pay the Defendants' court costs and the payment of attorneys' fees is pending.
  
  All the details [...]
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  Posted: June 25, 2007, 3:32pm EDT
  

• Refuge Podcast # 35 - Petition Drive Wrap-Up and Talk of Global Warming

  Plenty of conservative news, views and insight awaits in the latest installment of the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
  [theconservativerefuge.libsyn.com]
  
  In our opening segment, I wrap up the school board petition drive. You must listen to the details that you will not see [...]
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  Posted: June 19, 2007, 11:31pm EDT
  

• Petition Drive Update

  I will have a lot more to say about this in the next edition of the Conservative Refuge Podcast but here is an email that I sent to all of our hardworking volunteers:
  
  Friends,
  
  We have received the news we dreaded from the State Board of Elections. It [...]
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  Posted: June 19, 2007, 10:52am EDT
  

• Refuge Podcast # 34 - Republican Fiscal Prudence vs. Democratic Doomsday

  Jam-packed with conservative goodness it is the latest installment of the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
  [theconservativerefuge.libsyn.com]
  
  In our opening segment, I share some news and comment on the recently passed county budget. You will want to hear the surprising comments of one [...]
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  Posted: June 13, 2007, 11:53pm EDT
  

• Another Night at The Wire

  I had the opportunity for the second year in a row to attend "A Night at the Wire" charity event supporting the Ella Thompson Fund.
  
  For you poor souls who are not familiar with HBO's hit drama "The Wire" you are missing one of the [...]
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  Posted: June 11, 2007, 11:46am EDT
  

• Greg with Felecia "Snoop" Pearson from HBO's hit drama "The Wire"

  
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  Posted: June 11, 2007, 11:40am EDT
  

• Greg with Andre "Bubbles" Royo from HBO's Hit Drama "The Wire"

  
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  Posted: June 11, 2007, 11:38am EDT
  

• Refuge Podcast #33 Special Interview with Md. GOP Ex. Dir. John Flynn

  News, views and some controversy await in the latest installment of the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
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  In our opening segment, we have a very special interview with Maryland Republican Party Executive Director John Flynn. You will want to hear John give [...]
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  Posted: June 07, 2007, 10:48pm EDT
  

• Refuge Podcast #32 - Petitions Plus Presidential Primary Politics

  All the conservative goodness you have come to expect awaits in the latest installment of the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
  [theconservativerefuge.libsyn.com]
  
  In our opening segment, I share some news and comment on the school board petition drive. You will want to hear [...]
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  Posted: June 04, 2007, 11:32pm EDT
  

• Refuge Podcast #31 - What has not been said about the BGE rate hike.

  More news, views and insight into conservative Republican happenings await in the latest installment of the Conservative Refuge Podcast. You can listen by visiting here:
  
  [theconservativerefuge.libsyn.com]
  
  In our opening segment, I share some comments you did not hear on WBAL's Ron Smith show about the PSC approval [...]
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  Posted: May 28, 2007, 11:45pm EDT
  

• A Frost Warning Issued for Hell

  At the risk of being self-indulgent, I just had to share the recent email of Ms. Joyce Thomann, an activist I have admired but who has hated my guts for years. (No, I am not sure exactly why.)
  
  "Dear Friends:
  
  A few minutes ago, the new Democrat appointed [...]
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  Posted: May 24, 2007, 11:26am EDT
  

• Refuge Podcast #30 - Of Republicans, Budgets and Vetoes

  After a brief hiatus, the Conservative Refuge Podcast is back with our 30th show jam-packed with all the conservative goodness you have come to expect. You can listen to by visiting here:
  
  [theconservativerefuge.libsyn.com]
  
  Two special blogger roundtable segments in this installment.
  
  First, the roundtable discusses the [...]
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  Posted: May 20, 2007, 10:46am EDT
  

• Refuge Podcast #29 - The Second Amendment and the Right to Vote

  The latest conservative news and views await in the latest edition of the Conservative Refuge Podcast which you can listen to by visiting here:
  
  [theconservativerefuge.libsyn.com]
  
  In our opening segment, I share some news and comment on the petition drive to overturn the recent school board selection bill [...]
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  Posted: May 04, 2007, 12:57am EDT
  

• School Board Petition Drive

  As some of you may have heard, there is an effort underway throughout the county to petition the recently passed school board selection bill (HB 1114) onto the 2008 ballot. This effort, led by many of our county elected officials and supported by a rapidly growing number of activists, is [...]
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  Posted: April 26, 2007, 4:06pm EDT