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Watch 'Talking Politics' on PCN SundayTony Phyrillas: Saturday, September 6, 2008
"Talking Politics with Tony Phyrillas & Mike Pincus" will be shown Sunday at 6 p.m. as part of the Pennsylvania Cable Network's weekly "PA TALK RADIO" program.
Joining Phyrillas and Pincus from the WPAZ 1370 AM studios in Pottstown is Montgomery County Commissioner Bruce L. Castor Jr.
PCN is shown on Comcast Channel 78 in the Pottstown area, Comcast Channel 98 in Berks County and Service Electric Cable Channel 23 in Berks and Lehigh counties.
Check you cable guide for the PCN channel in...
Democrats toss American flags in the trashTony Phyrillas: Saturday, September 6, 2008
The story of the day (and one you probably won't hear much about in the liberal media) is a decision by the Democratic National Committee to toss thousands of American flags in the trash after the Dems left their convention in Denver last week.
The story appears to have originated from the Denver Post, which says that some of the flags were recovered from the trash and used at a Republican rally for Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin.
Read more about the Democrats trashing the flag at P...
McCain draws bigger TV audience than ObamaTony Phyrillas: Friday, September 5, 2008
Nielsen Media Research reports that 38.9 million people watched Sen. John McCain's Sept. 4 acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention, outdrawing Sen. Barack Obama's Aug. 28 stadium speech by a half-million people.
Obama's speech in Denver was viewed by 38.4 million people, according to Nielsen, which tracks viewers on six commercial networks.
And this interesting nugget from The Associated Press:With Sarah Palin's speech on Wednesday, more people watched the Republican conven...
Fraternal Order of Police endorses McCainTony Phyrillas: Friday, September 5, 2008
The Fraternal Order of Police, the nation's largest law enforcement union representing 327,000 members, has endorsed Sen. John McCain for president.
"The FOP carefully considered the records and the responses of both candidates and, in our evaluation, Senator McCain will provide greater leadership for our country and for our nation's law enforcement officers," said FOP President Chuck Canterbury. "We will be proud to stand behind him this November, and to stand with him for the next four year...
Voter registration deadline approaches in PATony Phyrillas: Friday, September 5, 2008
With two months to go until the much-anticipated Nov. 4 presidential election, Pennsylvania residents are being reminded that several voter-registration deadlines are approaching.
Because turnout is expected to be high, registration forms should be returned to county elections officials as soon as possible to meet the deadlines.
Prepare Early for Fast-Approaching Voter Registration Deadline, Urges Secretary Cortes
Hanna could bring heavy rain, winds to PATony Phyrillas: Friday, September 5, 2008
Some areas of Pennsylvania, especially the Philadelphia area, could experience flooding and wind damage from the remnants of Hurricane Hanna.
State emergency management officials are warning Pennsylvania residents to take precautions.
PEMA Urges Citizen Preparedness Ahead of Hanna, Other Tropical Storm Systems
The Adventures of Mr. Silly in NonsenselandTony Phyrillas: Friday, September 5, 2008
The Letter to the Editor below dealing with out-of-control school spending was originally published in The Mercury. It deals with an affluent school district in Chester County, but I'm sure this sort of wasteful spending goes on in every corner of Pennsylvania.The adventures of Mr. Silly
I recently read a book to my grandchildren about Mr. Silly who lives in Nonsenseland.
In Nonsenseland, everything is as silly as can be such as cars with square wheels, blue trees and other things that ma...
Media Birds of PreyTony Phyrillas: Friday, September 5, 2008
For more cartoons by Randy Bish, visit The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Web site.
