Monthly Archives: April 2017

Donald Trump Playing Poker with the Future of the Planet Earth

Posted on April 15, 2017 by David Posnett

From my friend John: Understanding the other side is not to be expected from a global power unless it has to, for strategic purposes. [Rather than openly weigh the pros and cons], it is much easier to keep your “subjects” … Continue reading →

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Friendly Skies

Posted on April 14, 2017 by David Posnett

So many great cartoons on United Airlines. This one circulated on Social media is my favorite:    

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The Rolling Stones and Resistance Movements

Posted on April 12, 2017 by David Posnett

50 years ago I attended the very first Rolling Stones concert in Zurich, Switzerland, in April 1967. It was held in the largest indoor sports stadium in town. I was a high school student with a group of friends. I … Continue reading →

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Have Gun Can Travel

Posted on April 7, 2017 by David Posnett

Submitted by Bruce Colbath, East Hampton On January 3, 2017, US Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC) proposed a “gun rights expansion” bill, (H.R. 38, The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Bill of 2017).  Our Congressman, Lee Zeldin, co-sponsored this ill-conceived bill which, not … Continue reading →

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Hard Times for Tourism on the East End?

Posted on April 6, 2017 by David Posnett

I have previously commented on the drop in airline reservations observed after Trump’s Muslim ban.   For example, ForwardKeys saw international bookings to the U.S. fall by 6.5 percent. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) agrees. It’s data predicts that … Continue reading →

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