Monthly Archives: February 2017

The Trump/Bannon plan

Posted on February 26, 2017 by David Posnett

Two seminal pieces were just published in the NYT.  (1) A factual description of today’s growing and aggressive ICE.  (2) An annotated and explained version of Bannon’s CPAC presentation. These stories should be an eye opener for everyone. Trump’s transition … Continue reading →

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Cancer Patients in Fear of the Ultimate Death Panel

Posted on February 26, 2017 by David Posnett

Cancer patients, survivors fear GOP efforts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act,  By Laurie McGinley February 23, 2017 Great article in the WaPo, reminds me of my friend Liz.  She was young when she was first diagnosed with an aggressive … Continue reading →

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The #AmericanDream

Posted on February 25, 2017 by David Posnett

(Pie and photo by Helen Atkinson-Barnes) Author: Helen Atkinson-Barnes, published in this week’s Sag Harbor Express Why are all these people protesting?  I’ve been hearing this question since the day after the election, when college students across the country, including … Continue reading →

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“Prejudice, hatred, and racism”

Posted on February 23, 2017 by David Posnett

“None of us can say or do enough until terror, anti-Semitism, prejudice, hatred, and racism is eliminated in every form.” — Rep. Lee Zeldin. As reported by Lisa Finn (Patch Staff) – February 23, 2017 10:24 am ET Hmm? For … Continue reading →

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Crowd spilling over at OLA Meeting in Bridgehampton

Posted on February 22, 2017 by David Posnett

ICE in the Hamptons – already (according to unconfirmed reports) Great event last night Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Organized by  OLA of Eastern Long Island, at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Church in Bridgehampton. Check this picture out! About … Continue reading →

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Muzzling Warren Backfires on McConnel

Posted on February 22, 2017 by David Posnett

As per Newsday: http://cdn.newsday.com/polopoly_fs/1.13081364.1486652247!/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/display_600/image.jpg Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) reacts to being rebuked by the Senate leadership and accused of impugning a fellow senator, Attorney General-designate, Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Warren was … Continue reading →

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Zeldin & Environment?

Posted on February 19, 2017 by David Posnett

My letter to editor of LI Advance was published this week- 2/16/2017 Voting to loosen standards on oil and gas industries Where is Congressman Zeldin on the environment? Two weeks ago I visited Congressman Zeldin’s office to talk with a … Continue reading →

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Local Government Response to ICE

Posted on February 19, 2017 by David Posnett

It is interesting to see local town responses to the brewing deportation effort widely expected from the Trump administration.  It is a balancing act. Overall Larry Cantwell’s response (see letter below) is to be commended.  I am proud of our … Continue reading →

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Without EPA Water May Stink!

Posted on February 19, 2017 by David Posnett

In response to the East Hampton Press, Jan 25, lead story “EPA Chides Town about Waste” Dear Editor, Your Jan 25 lead story “EPA Chides Town about Waste” notes how the EPA is alerting us that new large cesspools that … Continue reading →

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A medieval monarchy rather than a modern nation-state

Posted on February 19, 2017 by David Posnett

Great Op-ed by David Brooks, in the NY Times FEB. 17, 2017. “What a Failed Trump Administration Looks Like” “I still have trouble seeing how the Trump administration survives a full term. Judging by his Thursday press conference, President Trump’s … Continue reading →

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