http://www.shelbyvillemainstreet.com/http://www.shelbyvillemainstreet.com/templates/shelbyvillemainstreet/img/rss_logo.pnghttp://www.shelbyvillemainstreet.com/ http://www.shelbyvillemainstreet.com/articles/articles/political/glenn-beck-rally-puts-squeeze-on-local-economy-75.htm While an estimated 300,000 right-wing conservatives traveled to Washington D.C. this weekend to cheer on Fox News’ republican pundit Glenn Beck, back home their small town economy felt the pinch of their absence.
Attendance at local festivals, gatherings, and special events suffered greatly, causing some to be cancelled altogether.
The annual Possum Festival held in Podunk Falls, Kentucky, was cancelled after vendors and festival organizers met with town officials to discuss the impact that the Glenn Beck rally would have on the profits and attendance of the event.
Mayor ...]]> Political http://www.shelbyvillemainstreet.com/articles/articles/political/glenn-beck-rally-puts-squeeze-on-local-economy-75.htm http://www.shelbyvillemainstreet.com/articles/articles/political/sarah-palin-s-quot-hillbilly-palm-pilot-quot-56.htm 2. An act or instance of such falseness.
Republicans have criticized President Obama mercilessly over the last year for his use of a teleprompter during some of his speeches. It’s a favorite punch-line for conservative pundits and talk show hosts. It’s like they believe that this “teleprompter” device is some new gadget just invented, and President Obama is the first person to ever use it.
The “TelePrompTer” has been ...]]> Political http://www.shelbyvillemainstreet.com/articles/articles/political/sarah-palin-s-quot-hillbilly-palm-pilot-quot-56.htm http://www.shelbyvillemainstreet.com/articles/articles/political/tea-partiers-now-protest-themsevles-55.htm Fighting within the group over money and leadership has caused two of the main speakers for the event, Republican Reps. Michelle Bachmann from Minnesota, and Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee to cancel their appearances, as Convention Organizer Judson Phillips (a Nashville DUI attorney), and other Tea Party activists continue to threaten each other with legal action.
Tea Party insiders are ...]]> Political http://www.shelbyvillemainstreet.com/articles/articles/political/tea-partiers-now-protest-themsevles-55.htm http://www.shelbyvillemainstreet.com/articles/articles/political/it-s-cold-outside-al-gore-must-be-crazy-51.htm Political http://www.shelbyvillemainstreet.com/articles/articles/political/it-s-cold-outside-al-gore-must-be-crazy-51.htm