A number of folks running around in the 9/12 and Tea Party circles are really pushing the Obama birth certificate issue again. My advice: Just don't do it.

I only needed to do about 2 hours of research into the issue.

This is a call out to find the best speeches of all time - for content, delivery, or both.

Please contact me, Ken Moellman, and give me your best 2 or 3 speeches, and qualify them. Links to YouTube or similar sites preferred.

Sometimes I like to look back and see what we've accomplished; what we've done well, where we could have done better, and where we failed.

With record debt and deficits, it's no surprize that there are a lot of people out there now talking about reducing the size of government, and reducing deficits. However, like almost everything, there's a right way, and a wrong way to do this.

Today is the last day to comment on the FDA's future regulation of tobacco. As you may recall, tobacco was moved under FDA regulation earlier this year.

Regardless of how you personally feel about tobacco use, it is important to remember that liberty means that some people will be doing things, with which you may disagree, and as long as you're not forced or fraudulently coerced to participate, it should be legal for them to do so.

Steps to Comment

Commenting on this proposed regulation is somewhat painful, but here are the steps.

Today is a sad day for Kentucky Politics. Pat Crowley, political reporter for the Kentucky Enquirer for the past 17 years, has announced his resignation, effective September 25th.

Here are some of my miscellaneous thoughts.

First, we wish our former Vice-Chair, Josh Koch, good luck in his new endeavors. Josh is leaving the leadership of LPKY to participate in an FEC-regulated campaign. Because the LPKY doesn't file FEC paperwork, we are forced to part ways. I'm sure we'll continue to see Josh on the "Liberty Circuit" in Kentucky.

Now, for some lighter stuff.

Many of the elected US Congressmen are avoiding their constituents. They are using the outbursts at other Town Hall meetings as an excuse not to go home.

Personally, I find this outrageous. If you're unable to face your constituents, in the face of controversial legislation, then you do not belong in the role of a US Representative.

UPDATE: Now that Webb has apparently won the Senate seat in Kentucky Senate District 18, it is very likely that this race will happen!

We are searching for a candidate for KY Senate in District 14. This will likely be the next place Beshear will create a special election, by appointing the sitting Republican senator to a new position.

This district encompasses the following counties: Marion, Mercer, Nelson, Taylor and Washington.

Requirements:

* Must have lived in the state for the last 6 years.
* Must have lived in the district for the last 2 years.

An independent candidate has entered the race for the 18th Kentucky Senate District. I spoke with this candidate this morning. He's an interesting guy who seems committed to making Kentucky better.