Monthly Archives: January 2017

Kudos to Senators McCain & Graham

Posted on January 30, 2017 by David Posnett

I rarely agree with any Republican but these guys have shown guts and backbone by telling Trump the truth. Must read: http://www.mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2017/1/statement-by-senators-mccain-graham-on-executive-order-on-immigration Makes me have faith in humanity.  @LeeZeldin, do you have the guts to do likewise? Or are you … Continue reading →

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What’s on the chopping block?

Posted on January 29, 2017 by David Posnett

Contributed by Bruce Colbath Interesting article on the 17 federal agencies & programs to be cut and how much they actually cost: $22.36 per year per American.  That is ‘bigly’ savings…  Of course, most of these programs benefit the poor:  … Continue reading →

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‘Mexico City’ Policy

Posted on January 29, 2017 by David Posnett

Submitted by Florence Sofer: ‘Mexico City’ Policy has been reinstated. I spent much of my early working years in DC at a women’s organization battling for abortion funding for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) thanks to this restrictive Reagan policy. It was … Continue reading →

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Demonstration Against Lee Zeldin

Posted on January 29, 2017 by David Posnett

On a cold dark night 150-200 people showed up to demonstrate in Patchogue at the occasion where Zeldin was being honored as Man-of-the-year.  Lots of energy, lots of chants and signs. Watch this video posted about 7 PM Jan 28th. … Continue reading →

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Science March on Washington DC! Yay!

Posted on January 27, 2017 by David Posnett

http://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2017/01/26/scientists-plan-massive-march-washington/97084076/ I am definitely going to this one!   More information here: https://www.marchforscience.com/ and here: https://www.facebook.com/marchforscience/about    

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No Support for Struggling Veterans

Posted on January 26, 2017 by David Posnett

http://occupydemocrats.com/2017/01/24/trump-just-took-away-lifeline-struggling-veterans/ Trump has sworn allegiance and devotion to veterans but has never actually shown it.  Now he has eliminated the Joining Forces page. Joining Forces was a program developed by Michelle Obama and Jill Biden that sought to help veterans … Continue reading →

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How did Europe avoid the loss of manufacturing jobs?

Posted on January 25, 2017 by David Posnett

This from Rajeev Pillay, General Partner 
Abacus International  Management L.L.C.  
”For Development Solutions You Can Count  On” The rust belt is hurting. So is coal country and so are so many former manufacturing communities in the heartland of America. If … Continue reading →

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Smoking doesn’t kill (Mike Pence) ???

Posted on January 24, 2017 by David Posnett

As published in Business Insider, Jan. 21, 2017, 10:00 AM, http://www.businessinsider.com/mike-pence-smoking-doesnt-kill-2017-1  Mike Pence wrote an op-ed article in 2000 stating “Despite the hysteria from the political class and the media, smoking doesn’t kill. In fact, 2 out of every three smokers … Continue reading →

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Do we really need government-funded research at all?

Posted on January 20, 2017 by David Posnett

Regarding Mick Mulvaney, nominee for White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Forwarded by Peggy Backman: Trump’s budget director pick: “Do we really need government-funded research at all?” In a recent article published on Vox, journalist Julia Belluz describes … Continue reading →

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Women’s Marches Across the Globe

Posted on January 19, 2017 by David Posnett

Wow! This is impressive: https://www.womensmarch.com/sisters A ray of hope?

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