Monthly Archives: November 2019

PATTERNS OF DECEPTION: Obstruction, Corruption & Abuse of Power

Posted on November 22, 2019 by D. Posnett MD

Patterns of Deception    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 budget for our nonpartisan work strengthening … Continue reading →

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An Enraged Activist Liberal Base? That’s you!

Posted on November 22, 2019 by D. Posnett MD

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

Posted on November 17, 2019 by D. Posnett MD

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

Posted on November 14, 2019 by D. Posnett MD
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Medicare-for-all-who-want-it

Posted on November 11, 2019 by D. Posnett MD

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!

Posted on November 9, 2019 by D. Posnett MD

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

Posted on November 7, 2019 by D. Posnett MD

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!

Posted on November 5, 2019 by D. Posnett MD

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

Posted on November 3, 2019 by D. Posnett MD

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

Posted on November 2, 2019 by D. Posnett MD

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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