Josh Marsh Has Reason Not to Trust Billy Long Over Promise Made on KZRG

Josh Marsh asked Billy Long during the Republican primary season why he should trust Billy Long. Long answered that he was making a great sacrifice to run for office and would be forced to sell Billy Long Auctions and his 1/3 share in Murney Associates. Since that interview, Billy Long has done a lot of complaining about having to sell his auction house and his real estate company despite using it as a crutch to earn voters trust.



“You have to sell your business. If you have a fiduciary business, you have to sell that, so I’ve gotta walk away from a business I built up for 30 years. Who’s gonna buy it without me there? Answer: Nobody. Whoever I sell it to has to take my name off of it. Now, what’s it worth? Absolutely nothing.

“I own a third interest in the largest real estate company in Springfield; I have to sell that. Do you want to buy a real estate company today? You know, they’re not worth anything, and I have to give up my real estate broker’s license.”

However, Bob McCarty has been digging around and it appears that Long doesn't want to answer the question of whether he has parted with his business interests like he promised voters he would do if elected to Congress. McCarty writes for Andrew Breitbart's Big Government and his own blog Bob McCarty Writes, a Tea Party conservative blog.

McCarty contacted Long's office for answers two weeks ago, and they did not return his inquiry. He followed up today including having a conversation with Bret Funk, one of Congressman Long's handlers without any success. Long's office basically told McCarty since he didn't live in the district it was really none of his business despite McCarty's press credentials.

“Apologies Bob, we are initially focusing on our district press for media requests. Please keep us in mind in the future.”

Long doesn't appear to have a problem talking to other members of the press from outside of Long's 7th District, so why doesn't he want to answer the question about the great sacrifice? In fact, Long has been quite friendly with the Washington press corp, always ready to provide a sound bite. So why doesn't Long's office talk to McCarty?



The heat was turned up on Long after Long decided his first bill in Congress would have nothing to do with reeling in Washington spending--rather Long proposed the United States recognized National Auctioneer Day. The press eager to show the world the freak show in Congress was able to get Long to admit that he still owns Billy Long auctions, as mentioned before did little to reduce doubt about the idea that Long is playing a political game with his auction company and Murney Associates, hoping the voters will forget as he obviously may be playing ownership games on paper.

The Hill writes, "Long still owns Billy Long Auctions LLC, which auctions a variety of items. Long’s fellow freshman Duncan specialized in real estate auctions."

Still, to the average voter, they were promised Long would give up his business interest by the "Colonel" himself in order to avoid any conflict of interest that often arise when lobbyists are laying down favors and bills come up that may benefit Congressman Long's private interests.

While one question is definitely what is the status of Billy Long Auctions and Congressman Long's 1/3 share in Murney Associates, which he promised voters he would sell, another question remains, when is Josh Marsh going to act like a journalist and hold Congressman Long's feet to the fire since it was his interview that started this ball a rolling.

Meanwhile, back in Springfield, Bob Kollmeier doesn't seem too interested in putting his name on the Billy Long label. After over three months in Congress, Billy Long's Billy Long Auctions Web site and domain now are forwarded to Bob Kollmeier Auctions, but Kollmeier seems a little reluctant to discuss what the terms of the name change are on the site, which is ethos one would expect Kollmeir to if he is truly replacing the mighty Billy Long.

Monsanto's Next Frankenfood Claim: It's Healthier Because It Has Fish Oils In It

The mad scientists at Monsanto continue to mess around with what God put on earth. Facing a real ethos problem, Monsanto appears to be trying to change its image with new genetic modifications. They have now altered a soy bean to produce fish oil, the heart healthy Omega 3 oils. Have no doubt they will celebrate this as a great discovery to benefit human health to cover up the real agenda of Monsanto--and that is total power over the food supply.

From a political standpoint, Monsanto has an image problem. Therefore, they needed something that appears good to boost their image. What a better way than to produce crops that have more nutrients, but that doesn't hide the fact they have worked with the United States government to produce terminating seeds--seeds that don't yield new seeds for the following year. Now ask yourself, as Monsanto stands one FDA approval of getting another GMO passed. Why would you need to produce terminating seeds unless you goal is total control over the world's seeds? That means power because you control the food supply.

The very idea the US government and Monsanto has worked on a plan deserves some critical thought from all people, and its no wonder people in other parts of the world are concerned about the reality of Monsanto's terminating seeds.

Condoms for 11 Year Olds in Philadelphia?

The Hot Shot Condom company may have a chance to expand their lineup into smaller sizers. In case you aren't familiar with Hot Shot Condoms, they are condoms for 12 to 14 year old boys size small. Now they may need to produce a size smaller because the city of Philadelphia is now encouraging 11 year olds to wear condoms.

A new campaign by Philadelphia officials to reduce sexually transmitted diseases allows children as young as 11 to receive free condoms via mail order, outraging some parents who believe that’s too early to start getting physical.

Next they will be offering free PO boxes for these kids so the 11 year olds don't have to explain to their parents why super small condoms are showing up in their mailboxes.

Hiking Selby Knob, Horseback Knob, and Gundy Knob Near Chillicothe, OH

A waterfall at the base of Gundy Knob

Southern Ohio offers some challenging and steep hikes. With all the logging trails, you don't have to look far for one of these hikes. The town of Chillicothe is blessed with Great Seal State Park and near by Scioto Trail State Park, which offers lots of hiking. You don't have to hit the state park to find some trails with lots of deer and some interesting things to see. This is Appalachia and these are considered the foothills to the Appalachian Mountains.

Take for instance the logging trails just off 772 just past Huntington off of Windy Ridge Road. The miles of logging trails also offer three challenging and steep climbs, Selby Knob, Horseback Ridge Nob, and Gundy Knob, all offering grades of 20% or more. As well, the steams the create also produces an occasional waterfall you can find along the trail. There are access roads, which are gravel, in the area to gain access to the trails. Do be careful because you may run into the occasional ATV racing on the trails.

Gundy Knob is a steep climb recognizable by the logging efforts.

Horseback Knob is part of a long ridge between Selby and
Gundy Knobs.

In the background is Selby Knob, the steepest of the three.
This was taken from the top of Gundy Knob.

There are miles of trails in these woods. Be sure to bring your GPS just in case. This particular hike was almost three miles with a thousand feet of vertical climb. Each knob rises about 300 feet above its base.

Congressman Long Says Auctioneering is a $25 Trillion Industry in the United States

Congressman Billy Long wants to set aside a day as a federal holiday to honor auctioneers. While this may be no surprise since Billy Long is a 30-year auctioneer, his numbers need to be fact checked. Early into his speech Long says the Auctioneer industry accounts for $25 trillion in sales--TRILLION--T.R.I.L.L.I.O.N. I am thinking the solution to our national debt is to tax auctioneers! (And you know how I feel about taxes...)



Of course, this can't be factual. Where did Long come up with this number? The gross domestic product of the United States is just over $14 trillion. The gross domestic product is defined as the total value of goods produced and services provided by a country during one year, equal to the gross domestic product plus the net income from foreign investments. Long says it's 20,000 auctioneers producing this $25 trillion, and that number doesn't include the billions exchanged on E-bay.

Now Long says later in his speech, the car industry accounts for $80 billion of the total Auction industry and is the largest sector in the auctioneering industry. That's a far cry from the $25 trillion Long claims the Auctioneer industry produced.

Based on Long's $25 trillion figure with approximately 20,000 auctioneers in the United States, that means the average auctioneer is selling $10 billion of property in some form per year. Let's say they make an average 10% commission on what they auction, that means every average auctioneer in the United States is a making approximately $1 billion a year. Now think about that as you listen to Congressman Long carry on about the need for Auctioneer Day.

The Excitement of Hope and Change is Over for Joe Biden Today

Today Obama told the world everything that is wrong with the Republicans attempt to cut government spending. Meanwhile, Vice President Joe Biden caught a nap. Yes the excitement of hope and change is dead for Biden as he can't even stay away to watch Obama read the teleprompter anymore.



What do you think Biden lays away fantasizing about anyway that would cause him to lose sleep? Perhaps a last breath that would push him to the top?

Sarah Steelman Owes us an Explanation Over Special Interest and Billy Long

I hope you will consider voting for Billy Long for Congress. The way I see it is we need someone who is not part of the political establishment. We need someone who loves his country and is willing to put his country before himself; before his party; before politics as usual; before special interest groups; before lobbyists; and before his colleagues in Congress. We need someone who will put YOU before money and power and influence.--Sarah Steelman July 28, 2010


So first quarter Federal Election Commission reports have come out, and Randy Turner at the Turner Report has gone through Congressman Long's first report since joining Congress to put Steelman's words to the tests. It appears Long has opened his pockets for lots of special interest money. Turner published the following list showing Long took over $40,000 from special interest groups and lobbyists--many located outside of Missouri's Seventh Congressional District:

$1,000- Action Committee for Rural Electrification
$1,000- Allied Pilots Association
$1,000- Ameren Federal PAC
$1,000- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
$1,000- American Airlines PAC
$1,000- American Bus Association PAC
$1,000- American Hospital Association PAC
$5,000- Anheuser-Busch PAC
$1,000- Arch Coal PAC
$3,000- Boeing Company PAC
$ 500- CoalPAC
$1,000- Dairy Farmers of America PAC
$2,000- Emerson Electric
$2,000- FedEx PAC
$2.000- Free and Strong America PAC
$2,000- Honeywell International PAC
$ 500- MinePAC
$1,000- National Air Traffic Controllers PAC
$2,000- National Association of Convenience Stores PAC
$1.000- National Association of Realtors PAC
$1,000- National Rural Letter Carriers PAC
$1,000- Outdoor Advertising Association of America
$2,000- PriceWaterhouseCoopers PAC
$2,000- Raytheon Company PAC
$2,000- Southwest Airlines Pilots Association
$1,000- United Technologies Corporation PAC

What were you saying about Billy Long and special interest groups and lobbyists Ms. Steelman? Oh, I shouldn't bother you with this. You are probably still trying to figure out what free trade is with your chubby little buddy.



Of course the bottom line here is Billy Long said he was fed up with how things were done in Washington and built this myth that he was above Washington only to prove he is Washington.