Monthly Archives: January 2017

Kudos to Senators McCain & Graham

Posted on January 30, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

I rarely agree with any Republican but these guys have shown guts and backbone by telling Trump the truth. Must read: http://www.mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2017/1/statement-by-senators-mccain-graham-on-executive-order-on-immigration Makes me have faith in humanity.  @LeeZeldin, do you have the guts to do likewise? Or are you … Continue reading →

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What’s on the chopping block?

Posted on January 29, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

Contributed by Bruce Colbath Interesting article on the 17 federal agencies & programs to be cut and how much they actually cost: $22.36 per year per American.  That is ‘bigly’ savings…  Of course, most of these programs benefit the poor:  … Continue reading →

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‘Mexico City’ Policy

Posted on January 29, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

Submitted by Florence Sofer: ‘Mexico City’ Policy has been reinstated. I spent much of my early working years in DC at a women’s organization battling for abortion funding for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) thanks to this restrictive Reagan policy. It was … Continue reading →

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Demonstration Against Lee Zeldin

Posted on January 29, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

On a cold dark night 150-200 people showed up to demonstrate in Patchogue at the occasion where Zeldin was being honored as Man-of-the-year.  Lots of energy, lots of chants and signs. Watch this video posted about 7 PM Jan 28th. … Continue reading →

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Science March on Washington DC! Yay!

Posted on January 27, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

http://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2017/01/26/scientists-plan-massive-march-washington/97084076/ I am definitely going to this one!   More information here: https://www.marchforscience.com/ and here: https://www.facebook.com/marchforscience/about    

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No Support for Struggling Veterans

Posted on January 26, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

http://occupydemocrats.com/2017/01/24/trump-just-took-away-lifeline-struggling-veterans/ Trump has sworn allegiance and devotion to veterans but has never actually shown it.  Now he has eliminated the Joining Forces page. Joining Forces was a program developed by Michelle Obama and Jill Biden that sought to help veterans … Continue reading →

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How did Europe avoid the loss of manufacturing jobs?

Posted on January 25, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

This from Rajeev Pillay, General Partner 
Abacus International  Management L.L.C.  
”For Development Solutions You Can Count  On” The rust belt is hurting. So is coal country and so are so many former manufacturing communities in the heartland of America. If … Continue reading →

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Smoking doesn’t kill (Mike Pence) ???

Posted on January 24, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

As published in Business Insider, Jan. 21, 2017, 10:00 AM, http://www.businessinsider.com/mike-pence-smoking-doesnt-kill-2017-1  Mike Pence wrote an op-ed article in 2000 stating “Despite the hysteria from the political class and the media, smoking doesn’t kill. In fact, 2 out of every three smokers … Continue reading →

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Do we really need government-funded research at all?

Posted on January 20, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

Regarding Mick Mulvaney, nominee for White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Forwarded by Peggy Backman: Trump’s budget director pick: “Do we really need government-funded research at all?” In a recent article published on Vox, journalist Julia Belluz describes … Continue reading →

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Women’s Marches Across the Globe

Posted on January 19, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

Wow! This is impressive: https://www.womensmarch.com/sisters A ray of hope?

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Concerns of older 50+ New Yorkers

Posted on January 15, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

Social Security and “leadership” are front and foremost concerns for older 50+ New Yorkers!  Read this interesting 2016 research survey by AARP: http://www.aarp.org/research/topics/economics/info-2016/2016-ny-registered-voters-presidential-primary.html

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Donald Trump’s Russian Connection

Posted on January 14, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

http://www.the-american-interest.com/2016/12/19/the-curious-world-of-donald-trumps-private-russian-connections/ From Mike Anthony James Henry ran for Southampton Town Supervisor many years ago. He was a brilliant guy. A Harvard trained lawyer and economist, his expertise is in understanding shady banking and he has written a lot on offshore … Continue reading →

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A Congressional Power Grab?

Posted on January 13, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

By Bruce Colbath (appeared as a letter to the editor in the East Hampton Star Jan 26, 2017 under the title “Callous Power Grab”) House Republicans have passed legislation that would – if enacted — dramatically alter the way our … Continue reading →

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Climate change: what to expect?

Posted on January 9, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

From the Southampton Press Jan 5th 2017 There are many things to worry about regarding the incoming Trump administration. The list is long as both New Deal and Great Society programs could be hobbled beyond recognition. However, the thing that … Continue reading →

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Pressing Congressman Zeldin

Posted on January 8, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

Nice going, Bob Brody and Betty Mazur, who represented East Hampton residents as protesters at the demonstration in Riverhead  on Tuesday Jan 3rd.  Here is the full story in the East Hampton Star as reported by Chris Walsh. Bob was … Continue reading →

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Letter on ‘Planned Parenthood’ to our congressman

Posted on January 7, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

Dear Congressman Zeldin: On Thursday, House Speaker Paul Ryan announced on Thursday that Congress that his proposal to repeal the Affordable Care Act would also contain a provision that would defund Planned Parenthood — as soon as possible. While there are … Continue reading →

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Health care to get dramatically worse ?

Posted on January 7, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

Great letters to the editor in the NYT (Jan 6).  In particular, Dr. Nikhil Singh (Nephrology Fellow at Yale) “…full repeal of this law [ACA] will kill people”.  As a physician with 35 years taking care of cancer patients in … Continue reading →

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No to Medicare Privatization

Posted on January 3, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

Letter to the Editor by Mike Anthony – published in the Southampton Press Since the November 8th election, the focus has been placed on public policy options in a fully Republican-dominated federal government. One of those policy areas is Medicare … Continue reading →

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Beware of deregulation in drug development

Posted on January 2, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

The 21st Century Cures Act passed congress on Dec. 7th and was signed into law on Dec 13th by President Obama.  This is a huge bill with something in it for everyone, and lots to criticize. As a retired researcher … Continue reading →

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Social Security ‘Reform’

Posted on January 2, 2017 by D. Posnett MD

Reprinted from The East Hampton Star http://easthamptonstar.com/Letters-Editor/20161222/Letters-Editor-122216 12/22/2016 Dear David: None of us should forget that Donald Trump campaigned very loudly on an explicit promise not to touch anyone’s Social Security benefits. Unfortunately, and with tens of millions of recipients’ … Continue reading →

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