Balancing The Books (Or) Highway Robbery
Do you really trust this man?
The accidental Governor of New York State talks a good game, like many politicians. But in the end, he’s all about making sure he’s taken care of.
Governor David Paterson stumbled his way into the role of Governor as a result of the fact that...
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Spitzer Talks Ethics At Harvard
What’s wrong with this picture?
If you look in the dictionary under the definition of oxymoron, you might very well see the above picture under that heading. If you look in the dictionary under the definition of oxymoron, this could be an added entry.
Here’s a new re-worked definition of oxymoron from...
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A City On The Edge of the Erie
For people living near and around Rochester, New York, much of what goes on in the city could be referred to as a soap opera. It seems every time you turn around, there’s another example of poor decision politics going on. Could it be those in leadership...
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Oh Get Out Of Here…I’m Just The Nanny!
New York Magazine Says “The Nanny” Wants Hillary Clinton’s Senate Seat!
Just when you thought politics in New York State couldn’t get any sillier, Fran Drescher announces she wants the Senate seat currently held by Hillary Clinton. New York State holds the record for most missed on-time budgets....
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What’s In A Name
Caroline Kennedy as a Senator?
Apparently the Democrats don’t care about experience. Instead they’re looking for a name. What’s in a name you ask? When you’re name happens to be Kennedy, apparently that’s all you need on your resume. This makes no sense at all. The big weekend news for New York...
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Responsible New York?
Usually when he’s referred to in the news, he’s called Rochester Billionaire Tom Golisano. He’s also the founder of Paychex and his name appears on buildings all over the Rochester, New York area. Big bucks has a way of having people name buildings after you. Of course when the person pretty much...
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Trimming An Already Bloated Budget
Governor David Paterson’s job approval rating may have dipped to 51% this week, but one thing is for sure – New Yorkers overwhelming support his message that the state should cut spending. The question is, just how to cut that spending. The Governor is projecting a $2 billion dollar shortfall...
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When No One Wins…
Chess is a game of strategy where you always need to be at least one move ahead of your opponent. The ultimate victor is the one who declares Checkmate! However, more often than not, many chess games end in a stalemate. No one wins, you’re simply left sitting in your chair...
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New York State Legislators Balking At Budget Cuts
New York State Governor David Paterson is set to meet with legislative leaders today to discuss mid-year budget cuts once again. However, it appears not everyone is on board with the idea of cutting the budget. Not only do some of the Albany-fat-cats not want to trim...
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I’ve blogged extensively about New York State’s ‘accidental’ Governor, David Paterson. It appears he likes to make rules for others, while ignoring them for himself. At times it appears he’s making decisions in a bubble, or at least behind closed doors in either the Governor’s mansion or the Governor’s office. First he quickly moves...
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