Monthly Archives: November 2019

PATTERNS OF DECEPTION: Obstruction, Corruption & Abuse of Power

Patterns of Deception  A ‘Must Read’ from Common Cause   Acknowledgments: Karen Hobert Flynn and Paul Seamus Ryan co-authored this report. The authors thank the 1.2 million Common Cause supporters whose small-dollar donations fund more than 70% of our annual … Continue reading

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An Enraged Activist Liberal Base? That’s you!

Well, those are the words of Lee Zeldin! Addressed to YOU. (Courtesy of Nancy Goroff for Congress)   See here for the video:  https://www.facebook.com/NancyGoroffForCongress/videos/421403192103227/  

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Look to New Zealand for a real leader: Jacinda Ardern

Eleanor Ainge Roy in Christchurch writes in the Guardian: ’Real leaders do exist‘: That was March 19, 2019. Remember? Jacinda Ardern uses solace and steel to guide a broken nation. The 38-year-old prime minister has been tested like no other … Continue reading

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Impeachment Cocktails

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Medicare-for-all-who-want-it

Adapted from John Hooker in response to Wendell Potter’s statement: “There’s now a chorus of voices, led by Senators Sanders and Warren, that are saying, ‘enough’.  An entire generation has grown up hearing the stale health insurance industry talking points … Continue reading

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Trump thinks we are gullible!

No Charitable Thought for Donald Trump  (NY TIMES, NOV 8 2019) Fined $2 million after admitting his foundation was his piggy bank, the president shows he always comes first. By The Editorial Board Credit…Illustration by Nicholas Konrad; photograph by Doug … Continue reading

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A Lesson from Kentucky

Francesca Rheannon <rheannon05@gmail.com> writes: Declaring #kygov election over with a 5,000-plus margin, Gov.-elect Andy Beshear appoints transition team chair and looks forward, as Bevin questions results. Kentucky Democrats did not win the Governors race by launching esoteric attacks on Bevin … Continue reading

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Trump: no more federal aid to California as fires continue to burn!

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-california-wildfires-twitter-gavin-newsom-federal-aid-latest-a9183216.html What’s next for us?  No more aid in case of a hurricane? (At least as long as NY state votes democratic.)    

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Swastika in the Springs

Springs, East Hampton A friend of mine found a swastika painted on a rock in her driveway in The Springs. Detectives were called and they took the incident very seriously. An investigation has begun. My friend notified the East Hampton … Continue reading

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Home Sales Plunge as a Result of Capping SALT

From the East Hampton Star comes a short notice burried on page B9: “Home Sales Have Plunged”. By Jamie Bufalino October 31, 2019 East End home sales in the third quarter were at an eight-year low, and the inventory of … Continue reading

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