We Need More Audacity

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/26/opinion/26krugman.html President Obama is to be commended for trying to end the partisan nonsense that has gone on for the last 16 years in Washington. However, the Republican Party has not abandoned the Rove/Attwood playbook: it's all about power forget what's good for the country. Mr. President to hell with bi-partisanship!!! To get true health care reform, we need a public option. If this does not happen, this will be the beginning of neo-con comeback.

The People Are Speaking: We Want A Public Option On Health Care

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/22/opinion/22krugman.html?_r=2 Some "centrist" Dems and all Republicans fail to hear the American people who overwhelmingly want the government involved in health care.

Golisano For Senator: PLLLLEEAAASSEEE!!!!!

Word out of Florida is that Tom "Ego-maniac" Golisano is considering running for U.S. Senate representing the state of Florida. Are you kidding me!!!!!!!!!!!! This guy needs to shut the hell up and stop thinking he's some type of political player. He is an old stupid hippocrite!!!! Just what we need Golisano in Washington with old Steve Pigeon in the halls of Congress. Disgusting!! The funny thing is that Golisano is reportedly going to run as a Democrat. The Democrat who through the Democratic controlled NY State Senate into turmoil and ran for Governor twice as an independent. What unmitigated gall that this carpetbagging scumbag moves to Florida and now decides he's going to run for Senate. I hope he runs because he will get buried. Florida get ready for the biggest joke going: The Golisano Traveling Scum Act!!!

Mr. Golisano: You Want Reform??? Please Read!!!

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/20/opinion/20sat1.html?_r=1 If Messrs. Golisano, Maziarz and Pigeon are interested in reform they will read this article and step away!!! The fact of the matter is that for Golisano and Company its all about getting power not about reform. This article spells out a good plan for true reform, not the back door crap that Maziarz, Golisano and Pigeon are masters at!!!!!

It's Health Care!!!!! It's Up To You, President Obama!!!

I understand that TV talkers have to be mindful of ratings but lefty talkers need to spend more time on the health care issue and less time on Palin, gay marriage and what's up with Cheney. If the Democrats don't get a health care bill passed this year it WILL NEVER HAPPEN and they will lose plenty of seats in 2010. Count me as a member of the screw the partisan health care bill bandwagon. I understand what the President's strategy was however it is clear that the old Republican nonsense (you won't keep your own doctors, there will be long waiting lines, etc.) and the influence of the pharmaceutical companies, health insurance industry and the AMA are pulling out all the stops.

Last night on The Ed Show, Ed Shultz went over a recent poll which indicated that the President has high personal approval ratings. However, when it comes to Health Care, 33% supported the President's plan, 32% disapprove and 35% were unsure. The problem is that the President was committed to let Congress hammer the details for reform but it has turned into a mish mash of nonsense. The American people are hearing different messages.

With his personal appeal and charisma, President Obama needs to take lead on this. He needs to be out front and tell the public what he wants and build support that way. He needs to use his personal appeal to sway the American public and apply pressure on the bought and paid for members of Congress. Obama is the only person who can pull this one off. There's no one in Congress who can do it. It's up to you, Mr. President!!!!

It's Scary Out There And How Will It End??

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/14/opinion/14rich.html?_r=1 The right-wing message of hate and fear is rivaling that of the KKK back in the 60's which led to plenty of violence including the assassination of 3 progressive leaders. What happened to decent public discussion?? It ended with Fox News and Rush Limbaugh.... Please read this article. It's getting scary out there!!!!

The Mess Called NYS Politics

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/14/nyregion/14democracy.html?_r=1&hp This article is about State politics but could also explain what goes on here in Niagara County.

Hate Spewing Righties!!!!

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/12/opinion/12krugman.html?_r=2&hpw

http://www.truthout.org/061009WA Please read......I'm really concerned for our President.

Golisano - Mr. Reform?? NOT!!!!!!!!

The recent coup of the NYS Senate by the Republican Party is really interesting and should make one hopeful that real changes could take place except when we examine who the players are behind it. First, there is the magnifcient Tom Golisano. The inept owner of the Sabres is just as inept in political elections. His multiple gubenatorial defeats and his failed attempts to elect Joe Mesi and take out Sam Hoyt prove my point. Now old Tom got pissed off because Malcolm Smith was on his blackberry when old Tom came to speak to Smith about Golisano's agenda. So what does old Tom do??? He gets his attack dog Steve Pigeon to move into action.

Pigeon is the second player in this coup. Mr. Insider back in the 90's, Pigeon still has contacts in Albany. So he reaches out to the two Democratic State Senators who have more ethics issues than ex-Gov. Blago. One, who is the new senate president, has multiple campaign finance violations and is being investigated for trying to funnel state funds to a not-for-profit he has an interest in using his influence. The second culprit is charged with abusing his girlfriend and could get 7 years in jail if convicted.

Next entering the picture is our own Senator Maziarz. Maziarz while in the majority with his buddy Pataki as governor didn't know what the word reform meant until he found himself in the minority. He is quite experienced in getting Dems to work with Republicans to form a majority as he has mastered it here in Niagara County. Maziarz, Golisano, Pigeon and two ethics lacking Dems from downstate are the champions of reform here in NYS. Give me a break!!!!

If Golisano is so interested in reform why doesn't he have the new majority get rid of his boy Mesi who's making $80,000 a year to look pretty?? If Golisano is so committed to reform why doesn't he press to limit campaign donations and institute strict guidelines to curb the influence of lobbyists??? If Maziarz is so interested in reform, why doesn't he sponsor a bill to put a $50,ooo cap on member items?? If Maziarz is so interested in reform, why doesn't he sponsor a bill which will eliminate stipends for committee assignments and committee chairmanships???

This whole thing is a crock!!!! The new majority's first act was to make sure that they got more staff positions and took control of committee chairs. Instead of the these leeches wearing D's on there hats, now they are wearing R's. Golisano plays the game that he is a reformer. He's so committed that when he had to pay more in taxes he skipped town. He's nothing more than a power hungry money grabbing parasite who wants to call the shots. Since he can't win an election, he figures he can buy control. All the way from his compound in Florida. It had to be dumb luck that he made money in his business, because he can't run a hockey team and he is a loser in politics. Here are his key people: in hockey - Larry Quinn, in politics - Steve Pigeon. Need I say more????

Some Random Thoughts

Some random thoughts as another weekend comes to an end...

- When will Democrats get some intestinal fortitude and stand up to the neo-con nut jobs in the Congress and the media??? I read today that President Obama is going to get personally involved in the health care reform debate. He has no choice since you have so-called Democrats like Baucus and Nelson waivering. Mitch McConnell is saying the President better tread softly. Mitch, wake-up: Americans want change and they want national health care.

- Along these lines, when are we going to stop hearing Dick Cheney and his brat daughter Liz?? If Democrats in the Congress had a set they would be asking for a special counsel to investigate the abuse of power of the Bush Administration and their trampling of the Constitution.

- I wonder why the mainstream media is not really focusing on the hate mongering of the fanatical right?? The recent shooting of Dr. Tiller is a prime example of the ginned up rhetoric of wackos like O'Reilly and Randall Terry and its impact on the simple minded in this country. By the way, have you heard much about the nut job who was planning on killing the President??? Probably not!!!!!

- The circus act taking place in Wheatfield over Tim Demler is really something to behold. The Republicans have created another mess here locally. Unfortunately, the local Democrats are so inept that they probably won't capitalize.

- I had to laugh last week when I read the head of the SEIU at NFMMC praise Don Ruffalo. The same mafioso who destroyed the union's pension program. What a joke!!!!!!

- Read today in the Buffalo News where 2 county legislators are suing the NF Bridge Commission. Sklarski and Cerretto should worry about there responsibilities and stop carrying Senator Maziarz's water bucket. They are both a disgrace to the office they hold.

-Does anybody wonder if Governor Patterson really thinks he can win next year??

-What is Senator Gillibrand's position on single payer health care??? She's been awfully quiet.

- And finally, does anyone really care what politicians donated to the NF Reporter's drive for Community Mission??? The Community Mission does a great job here and we should support this worthwhile organization, but to devote a huge portion of a weekly on who didn't contribute is simply amazing!!!!

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Liz Cheney: Daddy's Little Girl!!!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/06/04/liz-cheney-restates-iraq_n_211477.html Liz Cheney is as delusional as her old man. This revisionist history to protect Papa Cheney's legacy (and maybe keep him out of jail) is a complete and total joke!!!! What's said is that but for people like Andrea Mitchell, the mainstream media continues to give both Cheney's a pass. The gall to say that Dick Cheney never linked 9/11 to Iraq!!! Pleeeaaassseee!!! After reading the attached article I have four words for Liz Cheney: SHUT THE HELL UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

When Will Cheney Be Held Accountable

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/arianna-huffington/when-will-dick-cheneys-to_b_210627.html Dick Cheney's backpedaling on the Iraq link to 9/11 and the declassification of memos further compounds this man's despicable reputation. My question is: When will he be held accountable??? I really believe he is a sociopath.

The Beginning Of The Financial Mess: Reagan

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/01/opinion/01krugman.html?_r=1 I have stated over and over the beginning of our problems began with the Reagan Administration. Read this article on how the seeds of our financial problems began with Reagan.