********************************** When A Soldier Comes Home... Watch this very moving photo gallery, and be sure to read the captions Just click here.
********************************** Glen Haven Memorial Day Ceremony
These photos, taken by one of our listeners Rose Buss, shows one of the several Memorial Day observances that took place around town on Memorial Day. I had the priviledge to emcee the event, and as you should be able to tell by the photos, it was deeply moving. Click here for the pictures!
********************************** Pictures From Inside Aircraft That Transports Our Nation's Highest Leaders From David, BHL's Technical Producer! My dad is my hero. Because of his job in the Air Force, I was able to tour the aircraft that transports our nation's highest leaders. It was quite the experience. I want to share some of the pictures I can post. Just click here!
********************************** HILLARY'S WAR PICTURES Click Here ********************************** This gallery was sparked by a caller on my show that said Democrats are better looking than Republicans. Well, we put together some photos of women from both of the political parties and we will let you be the judge. Maybe after looking through the gallery, if you aren't a Republican, you might consider becoming one.
Poll: Who would you prefer to invite to your cookout?
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Poll: Traveling the 4th or staying close to home?
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******************************* THE FIRST I-T MAN Do you constantly have problems figuring out new technology and new computer problems? I always have, and from the beginning of time we have not been alone. *************************** Think Twice! As the weather heats up, here are some reasons why you should think twice before taking that dip in a Florida lake. Do you constantly have problems figuring out new technology and new computer problems? I always have, and from the beginning of time we have not been alone. As the weather heats up, here are some reasons why you should think twice before taking that dip in a Florida lake.
I have always had the dream, not so much to ride a bike, but to be a biker. [Click here] for the rest of the photos. If anything, you are sure to get a laugh!
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Visit Families United for Our Troops and Their Mission who provide a means for our Gold Star Families, who have lost loved ones in the defense of our nation, to find solace in each other's company, and know that many others share their love, admiration and support for our armed forces.
Take a listen to "The Republican Song" written and preformed by local artist and fan of BHL, Mike Meehan. After you listen, be sure to check out his website therepublicansong.com.
************************************************************* THE PICTURES YOUR NEWSPAPER DOESN'T WANT YOU TO SEE!
IRAQ PHOTOS BANNED FROM THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA! [Click Here] OPERATION IRAQI CHILDREN
More photos your newspaper won't print! [ClickHere]
We had a genuine local hero among us during the opening segment of BHL today. Ocala firefighter and paramedic Chris Hickman came on the show to tell how he used a burst of superhuman strength to lift a Chevy Blazer with his bare hands and save a woman whose arm had been pinned beneath the vehicle in a crash. Listen to his amazing story!
Thursday 07-03-2008 1:34pm ET
National Anthem Mocked! The Mayor of Denver had his State Of The City address yesterday morning and invited African American resident Rene Marie to sing the National Anthem. As you can see and hear below, she sang the familiar tune of the Star Spangled Banner, but used the words from "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing," also known as the Black National Anthem. She blindsided everybody in what I said on today's BHL was a totally inappropriate, arrogant and outrageous performance. What's more, she said she wanted to express her feelings on what it's like to be a black woman in America, and refused to apologize for what she did. Most of my callers agreed with me that someone should have cut her mic (and that's just for starters!), but it never happened.
Wednesday is Frey-Day! Former Congressman Lou Frey did some strategizing about the presidential race when he dropped by to talk politics with me today. I think you'll find what Lou had to say as thought provoking as I did. [Listen Here]
Founding Fathers - Fascinating Facts! To get us all in the right frame of mind for celebrating America's birthday, I invited the author of a great new book on the Revolutionary War to come on today's BHL. Jane Hampton Cook, who served in the Bush White House, came armed with some surprising insights into our Founding Fathers. [Listen Here]
Rush - The $400 Million Dollar Man! Well, if it wasn't already crystal clear that the Budman just can't compete with Rush Limbaugh, it sure is clear now! Rush has 600 radio stations while I have one, and he has 20 million more listeners than I do. Now I can handle all that, but today brought news that Rush has inked a new 9 year contract worth $400 million dollars!!! That's more than I would make if I kept working for 540WFLA for the next 10,000 years! My take- all my petty jealousies aside, I congratulate Rush on his incredible new deal ! He deserves it, and he's worth it. But as I said on today's show, this contract guarantees Rush will be on the air all across America for years to come, and that means the liberals who want to kill conservative talk radio by reinstating the so called Fairness Doctrine, are not going to be able to get rid of Rush. My guess is other top national talk show hosts will soon get fat new long term contracts as well, and stations will stand behind them. Short of nationalizing AM radio, the libs are not going to be able to silence the talk show hosts we've come to know, respect and rely on as a counterbalance to the leftward leaning mainstream media. Rush's new deal: good for him...great for talk radio... and even better for America! That's how I see it.
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Bud's Blog Tuesday, July 1st Show
Don't Mean to Depress you, But....
We now know that local developer and philanthropist Steve Walsh wasn't murdered in his Winter Park home, but killed himself with a single shotgun blast to the chest. Because no one seemed to have a clue that Walsh was suicidal, his tragic death has had me wondering what signs to look for in someone who might be thinking of killing themselves and how best to keep them from doing it. We had some great calls on this during today's BHL and I talked with a suicide prevention expert who made it clear there are no easy answers here. [Listen Here]
Would Obama Attack Iran? Top Pentagon officials say it's becoming more and more likely that Israel will stage a pre-emptive attack on Iran to destroy their nuclear facilities. On today's BHL, national security expert John Wohlstetter made the case that if Barack Obama is elected President, Israel will probably strike Iran sooner rather than later. Why? Because they simply don't think Obama would ever give the order for the U.S. to take out Iran's nukes. [Listen Here]
Also on BHL Today:
*With the long overdue execution of Mark Dean Schwab slated for 6 o'clock tonight (UPDATE: Schwab was put to death by lethal injection shortly after we left the air) I vented my anger, not only at monsters like Schwab being able to survive 17 years on Florida's death row, but at the lawyers who game the legal system and fight tooth and nail to spare the lives of these ruthless killers. *Raves for the Ramp! Callers on the road checked in with glowing comments about the new ramp that opened today and whisks drivers westbound on the 408, right onto I-4 east. By all accounts it's taken care of one of the worst bottlenecks in Orlando. Gotta love that!
War Hero Blasts Obama
Wednesday 07-02-2008 12:48pm ET
Bud's Blog Monday, June 30th Show
This Bud's for McCain!
The Obama campaign had retired General Wesley Clark doing their dirty work for them this weekend.
Clark was on CBS' Face the Nation Sunday asserting that John McCain's military service and his years of captivity in a North Vietnamese prison are irrelevant when it it comes to his qualifications for President.
Countering Clark on BHL today was one of the most decorated officers in U.S. military history. Medal of Honor recipient Colonel George "Bud" Day saw McCain in action in Vietnam and didn't take kindly to Clark trying to tear him down. [Listen Here]
The Energy Answer? An enterprising American who thinks he holds a big piece of our energy puzzle came back on BHL today with an intiguing update on what he claims is a major bio-fuel breakthrough that could go a long way to freeing us from dependence on foreign oil. You can listen to my interview with J.C. Bell here, and read about his plans to convert anything that grows into oil and gasoline, by checking his web site at www.bellbioenergy.com .
In Defense of Marla Weech In a cost cutting move I hope they pay for, WKMG has eliminated Marla Weech's position as Channel 6 news anchor, and sent her packing last Friday. On today's show I offered my insights on how this happened, and why the station made a move they will live to regret. As I said on the air, I'm not objective on the topic of Marla Weech. She and I have remained friends since we anchored together for Channel 9 in the 1980's and I consider her to be one of the finest people I have ever known in broadcasting. However, even if I didn't know Marla, I'd know right away that WKMG made a bad call here. She proved her value to the station by raising their morning news ratings as soon as they brought her in to take over for Mark McEwen when he suffered a stroke. From a professional stand point, keeping Marla just makes good business sense. From a personal standpoint, I say to station management, where's the gratitude?! I opened up the phones on what happened to Marla and it did my heart good to hear every single caller agree that she's a class act who deserved a better fate. Some other TV station in town could really benefit by finding a place for Marla Weech on their staff. I hope it happens, and soon!
Sunday 06-29-2008 5:36pm ET
This Is A Hoot!
Bill O'Reilly almost had this naive kid convinced that she is a socialist in the making, but she is still clueless.
The Republican Song
Ray Charles: America
*With the long overdue execution of Mark Dean Schwab slated for 6 o'clock tonight (UPDATE: Schwab was put to death by lethal injection shortly after we left the air) I vented my anger, not only at monsters like Schwab being able to survive 17 years on Florida's death row, but at the lawyers who game the legal system and fight tooth and nail to spare the lives of these ruthless killers.
The Obama campaign had retired General Wesley Clark doing their dirty work for them this weekend. 
As I said on the air, I'm not objective on the topic of Marla Weech. She and I have remained friends since we anchored together for Channel 9 in the 1980's and I consider her to be one of the finest people I have ever known in broadcasting. However, even if I didn't know Marla, I'd know right away that WKMG made a bad call here.
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