Monthly Archives: September 2017

Anthem and Flag

Posted on September 29, 2017 by David Posnett

Picture from http://newsbreakouts.com/nfl-teams-respond-to-trump-with-non-participation-kneeling-in-protest/ Letter printed in the East Hampton Star, Sept. 28, 2017   Dear Editor, Here’s Lee Zeldin (leezeldinforcongress.com) on the N.F.L. protest: “An entire N.F.L. football team (Pittsburgh Steelers) protesting the national anthem. These spoiled rich brats may … Continue reading →

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Tax Cuts for Oligarchs

Posted on September 29, 2017 by David Posnett

Letter to the East Hampton Star published Sep. 28, 2017 There is so much in the news today about oligarchs. Do most readers know who or what they are? “Siri,” I asked into my iPhone, “what is the definition of … Continue reading →

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Tom Price Must Go

Posted on September 29, 2017 by David Posnett

    Posted on their website where you can also sign up in support.  Here is the message from the National Physician’s Alliance: We’ve been here before. Almost a year ago, we opposed the nomination of Dr. Tom Price for … Continue reading →

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GOP Health Bill’s Changes Go Far Beyond Preexisting Conditions

Posted on September 25, 2017 by David Posnett

KAISER HEALTH NEWS — REPEAL & REPLACE WATCH By Julie Rovner September 22, 2017 Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) speaks as Sen. Dean Heller (R-N.V.) and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) listen during a news conference on health care September 13, 2017. … Continue reading →

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The Orbital Perspective

Posted on September 25, 2017 by David Posnett

Leland Melvin (ex-Astronaut & NFL Player) Wrote to Trump And this is what he had to say:   To Donald Trump I believe in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of this country even though at the time they … Continue reading →

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Zeldin Must Stand Up And Protect Long Island’s Health Care

Posted on September 25, 2017 by David Posnett

Letter To Editor: Zeldin Must Stand Up And Protect Long Island’s Health Care Published in “Smithtown Matters”,  Friday, September 22, 2017 at 6:08PM Dear Editor, Next week, Senate Republicans will debate a cruel plan to take away health care from millions … Continue reading →

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First Evidence That Offshore Wind Farms Are Changing the Oceans

Posted on September 24, 2017 by David Posnett

Wind turbines can support vast colonies of marine species in areas where they were previously rare. by Emerging Technology from the arXiv September 22, 2017   Offshore wind farms are becoming increasingly common in our oceans. In Europe, the goal … Continue reading →

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An Act of Mass Suicide

Posted on September 24, 2017 by David Posnett

If the U.S. Adopts the G.O.P.’s Health-Care Bill, It Would Be an Act of Mass Suicide   By Atul Gawande September 22, 2017 There is not a single metric of health or health care that the Graham-Cassidy plan—co-sponsored by Senator … Continue reading →

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Memo to Trump Fans: Conman-in-Chief Will Betray You All

Posted on September 20, 2017 by David Posnett

OPINION PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY THE DAILY BEAST WHAT’D YOU EXPECT?   He’s swindled and lied to everyone he’s dealt with his entire adult life. So why did you, Trump voter, think you’d be any different? Wake up. RICK WILSON 09.18.17 … Continue reading →

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Graham-Cassidy — The Last-Ditch Effort By Republicans To Replace ACA: What You Need To Know

Posted on September 20, 2017 by David Posnett

Republican efforts in Congress to “repeal and replace” the federal Affordable Care Act are back from the dead. Again. By Julie Rovner September 19, 2017 Sen. Lindsey Graham (right), stands with Sen. Bill Cassidy (left), Sen. Dean Heller and Sen. Ron … Continue reading →

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