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During the State of the Union President Obama said he got the message from voters. The economy and jobs were the 2 items all Americans were concerned about and wanted the Government to focus on. President Obama promised to do what the people wanted.
Then President Obama went back to the White House and did what [...]
What we can expect from Health Care Reform
Taking a moment to step back from the political philosophies that are in favor or opposed to the Health Care Reform Bill that is currently being moved through Congress, what is it we can envision if it becomes reality?
It’s a hard question. There is no absolute answer that can be formulated. But if we look [...]
Eric Massa – the bluster and the let down
“So why are you here?” – Glenn Beck to Eric Massa
It was a question that many were asking during and after the interview between Glenn Beck and Eric Massa. The former NY Representative Massa had set the stage before appearing on the Glenn Beck show, declaring that he was forced out and that manipulation from [...]
Senator Gillibrand on voter concerns
The race for the New York junior Senate seat is considered likely to go to a Republican in November. Part of that is due to the lack of knowledge about the appointed Senator Kirsten Gillibrand among voters in New York State. But there are other reasons that are even more the cause.
In August of 2009 [...]
Congressional term limits
Congressional term limits is a subject that rarely ever gets discussed. Obviously Congress and the 2 major political Parties are less inclined to alter their power bases to any substatial degree. But it is a subject I have discussed before. I believe it is an issue well past due. It is something we can alter.
I [...]
Former Rep. Eric Massa
There is no lack of buzz in the political world right now over the resignation of Eric Massa from the House of Representatives. But the main questions that should be asked are generally avoided at this moment.
Eric Massa was a freshman to the House of Representatives. He was also opposed to the Health Care Reform [...]
Did President Obama “get it”?
Do you recall the State of the Union Address? You might remember President Obama mentioning that he got it. That the American people wanted to have the Government focus on the economy and jobs.
Since that time, the White House has pushed forward efforts to pass the Health Care Reform under any and all means. That [...]
Binghamton unemployment reflects the nation
Binghamton, New York is my home. It is a central hub for New York State, has one of the major State colleges, and one of the larger cities. In many ways it reflects life across the nation in areas outside of major metropolitan areas like New York City. As such the question is how effective [...]
Nancy Pelosi needs to go to school
Perhaps when I was in school some 25 years ago there was a different way to grade. Back then an A meant a score of 90% or better. Today it would seem that the number is far less dependant on your accomplishment and more on your ideology. Thus the Democrat leadership, first with President Obama [...]
Health Care Summit or do it the Democrat way
Well due to the snow and the huge amount of video that needed editing, I fell way behind on my efforts for the Health Care Summit yesaterday. Still I do have a large amount of video that I plan to work on in the coming days.
Beyond that we know a couple of things clearly. Democrat [...]
Health Care Reform Summit – Pt 1
This is the first of several videos of the Health Care Summit. The summit will take about 6 hours, and I don’t expect to record every moment. But I will endeavor to provide as much of the critical discussion as possible. Where possible the entire comments of whichever Democrat or Republican will be provided. Where [...]
Green jobs fix everything
Green Jobs. It’s the answer to everything. With green jobs the economy will turn around spurring America back to the top of the world’s economies. In New York State it will be the answer to the massive debt and balance the wave of new taxes proposed by Governor Patterson.
Green jobs are so important the mere [...]
NY Senate candidate Jan Johnson responds to Michael Vass
On Feb 21st I asked Jan D. Johnson 4 questions on Health Care Reform. These questions are the same questions that I have asked Harold Ford Jr., Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Senator Schumer to answer. As of this post, Senator Schumer has provided an automated resonse acknowledging receipt of the email, Senator Gillibrand has not [...]
A rose by any other name… well not quite
It’s not exactly quiet, but it is indeed fast. The news is flowing on how ACORN is on it’s way out. A situation that you would think might cause considerable concern to Democrat politicians across the nation that spent years working with the organization to ensure their support during election years. But they don’t seem [...]
Letter to Harold Ford Jr.
Since Harold Ford Jr. has emerged as the seemingly only Democrat competition to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s non-elected Senate seat for the upcoming mid-term elections, I felt that it is only fair to give him the opportunity to respond to the same letter that was sent to Senator Gillibrand and Senator Schumer.
Given is the fact that [...]
Another letter to Senator Gillibrand and Senator Schumer
Once again I have sent letters (via just email this time) to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Senator Charles Schumer on the matter of the Health Care Reform Bill. As I have tried before to get answers to questions voters in New York State – and across the nation – I again have sought out answers. [...]
The real politics of Health Care Reform
President Obama has an open ear to anyone with ideas. He has sought bipartisan options. He has listened to the nation and is working to improve America. These things are all known because President Obama has taken great care, and ample time on television, to tell us this.
But is it true?
At this very moment, President [...]
Nuclear Iran – What will President Obama do?
Over the last 2 years or so President Obama has been very clear about his thoughts on Iran. It is a country we need to speak with. It is a country that we cannot confront with power or with the might of America on our shoulders. Iran must be spoken to with a warm [...]
Obama Stimulus at 1 year – praise or pain?
Across the nation people are going through their taxes as April 15th approaches. Small businesses are doing the numbers, individuals are hoping for a much needed refund. But today we received a clear indication of what the reality of the situation is.
President Obama lauded the Obama Stimulus. He declared how it has saved 2 million [...]
Is that de ja vue?
I was thinking about the spending freeze that President Obama has been busy boasting about of late. And it suddenly hit me that I’ve heard this before. Something about the comparison of what is not being spent (in this case extra) and what is being spent (or increased spending).
But before I jump to the past, [...]
