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Monday, February 28, 2011 Union Shops and Non Union Shops (1 comments)
In solidarity with the thousands of protesters in Wisconsin and those taking to the picket lines across this country, let us honor their heroism by shopping ONLY in union shops.
Sunday, February 20, 2011 Shivering: How Can Americans Live When Heating Aid is Cut Off? (1 comments)
While I was able to escape my freezing nightmare, I thought to myself; what do those who have no heat or are forced to live in cars or on the street do? They suffer. They do not have someone to call to make them feel warmer.
Friday, February 18, 2011 Newsday chooses Palin over Protesters in Print Edition (3 comments)
Let me get this straight: A presidential wannabe who quit being governor is given prime print real estate and a hot news story is placed deep within the print edition? It is time for the media to get over Sarah Palin
Sunday, November 14, 2010 Is Fallujah, Iraq our economic penance? Oh you betcha!
So, I ask now, where are the war crimes charges now when it comes to the prosecution of the Iraq War and its chief enforcer, former Pres. George W. Bush? In my opinion through a bill of lies, he created a holocaust in Fallujah, Iraq. Yet, no one within the mainstream American media is focused on that fact.
Saturday, November 6, 2010 I Demand That MSNBC Reinstate Keith Olbermann NOW! (5 comments)
To MSNBC, so, you have a clause that inhibits anyone working for your station to donate funds to political campaigns. So what? Isn't that free speech? Just look at the Citizens United case filed before our U.S. Supreme Court which allowed for billions of dollars to be poured into various campaigns.
Monday, November 1, 2010 I am in a world of pain and I will vote Democrat! (2 comments)
To the young progressive aka Democratic voters, exactly why do you wish to sit on the couch instead of getting out the vote for Democrats who have delivered so much? There are millions of people in this country in a world of hurt, yet you wish to sit this election out? I cannot for the life of me understand that thinking. Get off the f*cking couch and elect and re-elect Democrats!
Monday, October 11, 2010 Costa Rica Here I Come? And Why Live Here? (3 comments)
I want to live out the rest of my life however long or short it may be without any Tea Party movement and be blessed with health care for all citizens. Costa Rica does have health care for all of its citizens and isn't that grand?
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 Gingrich take on Bush and the GOP instead of those receiving food stamps
To Newt Gingrich and others who believe in this philosophy, you try looking into the faces of those going hungry as we speak. I have, but have you? Imagine if you will the head of a household forced to put back cereals, rice and other food stuffs because there is not enough money in their account. I have seen their faces, yet these politicos have NOT!!!
Monday, October 4, 2010 To Christine O'Donnell, you are not like me and millions of Americans (4 comments)
Many Tea Party candidates such as you wish to turn back the clock when it comes to a woman's right to choose even in the case of rape and incest. Try walking in their shoes or being told, "You cannot have an abortion" You are not any of these women, Christine and for that I say, shame on you and damn you!
Thursday, September 23, 2010 This "Mama Grizzly" will vote against any Tea Party candidate (1 comments)
I am an American Mom who protects my kids like a "Mama Grizzly' does and I will vote and speak out against any Tea Party candidate that wishes to repeal this health law. Do you hear that, Sarah Palin?
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 Yes, Christine O'Donnell, I am calling you stupid (5 comments)
Cute sound-bites and activism within the sexual realm does not a senator make. One must have the fortitude of knowledge in order to be elected senator. Yes, Christine O'Donnell, I am calling you stupid.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 To Christine O'Donnell, you are no Joe Biden (2 comments)
To Christine O'Donnell, you are no Joe Biden. At least we have an expert in foreign affairs with this current Vice President. You are not even in the minor leagues.
Monday, May 24, 2010 The Pelican Brief in the Gulf of Mexico
This oil volcano will certainly have a devastating affect on the region for years and years to come. Thanks to big oil, it will certainly be that regions Waterloo.
Thursday, May 13, 2010 No irreparable harm came to Bush, but his oil polices harmed all of us (1 comments)
To those that believe that Bush and Cheney kept this nation safer, just look at what their oil policies did to this country. Wars, then the greatest oil spill in this nation's history. This tragedy will take generations to clean up.
Thursday, May 6, 2010 The Gulf Oil Volcano: Oh the Humanity and Environment (2 comments)
A few weeks back a volcano in Iceland blew its top halting air travel within Europe and it only amazed me. It was Mother Nature doing what comes naturally, but this oil volcano is something so artificial and that is why it angers me.
Thursday, April 29, 2010 The spirits of the Gulf and the mines
I do not like to trample upon one's spiritual beliefs, but couldn't those who died within these two accidents be telling us all something? We hear from the politicians and pundits as well as the energy executives, but what of the spirits who may still be with us?
Thursday, April 8, 2010 You, Sarah Palin are the nuclear weapon in playing tinder-box politics
As any American knows and who follows the procedures of the White House, namely the president: Each day the president is given a full briefing of by the director of National Security. Are you, Sarah Palin or any of us privy to what he (Pres. Obama) is briefed on daily?
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 An open-letter to Cong. Tim Bishop of New York who voted yes to h/c reform
I know we differ when it comes to abortion, but frankly as a person who hates abortion, I am so sick of abortion being used as a primary issue to divide this nation. Where are my pro-life brethren when it comes to killing innocent people through war in both Iraq and Afghanistan? They are silent!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 County Exec., Steve Levy the new darling of the "Tea Party Movement' (2 comments)
Interestingly enough is that his new party affiliation will not take hold until after the general election of November 2010. So, here we have a Republican candidate who by law is still a Democrat. He cannot even vote for himself in this Republican primary. I am still laughing at that one.
Friday, March 5, 2010 As a pro-life advocate, I demand that Rep. Stupak stand down (4 comments)
To Rep. Stupak, you say you are pro-life and to that I add: HAH! When over 45 thousand people die each year due to a lack of health insurance, their lives are over with because of our government's lack of will and courage to save them. They are forever dead!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 Any GOP politician who votes against healthcare for all is not pro-life (1 comments)
What freedom can be found when some insurance company says sorry we cannot cover this or that bill? What freedom can we have when the politicians we send to our House and Senate side with these conglomerates? I just do not get it.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 Sarah 'palm-reader' Palin is a danger to our national security (4 comments)
Is Sarah "palm-reader' Palin actually advocating a furthering of our wars within the Middle East? Just think if she did have our nuclear codes, she would be the danger to our national security. Is she trying to bring about rapture?
Monday, February 1, 2010 Shoplifting is NOT a moral cause, but plain theft (7 comments)
As an employee of this grocery store, my allegiance is to them and not some notion that stealing merchandise from my store or others is of far greater value.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 Due to the economy: Mass transportation on LI first: 'Walkable places' second
At this point due to the recession and yes foreclosures: Who is fiscally safe to purchase a newly built home, even with the amenities of mass transportation? Given our high tax bracket, high utility rates, high property taxes and such: Who can afford to purchase one of these newly proposed homes? The answer is NO ONE!
Friday, January 22, 2010 Those without healthcare should make it a point to die on the Capitol Steps (3 comments)
Given the fact that the U.S. Supreme Court gave these unbridled powers to the corporations without any protest coming from the American people, those without health insurance should make it a point to die on the Capitol Steps right at the politician's feet.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Help Haiti's earthquake survivors by donating to the Red Cross (4 comments)
As the day light breaks in the morning, we do not know how many died in this quake or how many more will be recorded in the days and weeks after. This is where we as Americans can come to their aid by digging into our pockets, coin-jars, wallets, or what have you and help the people of Haiti by donating to the Red Cross.
Sunday, January 10, 2010 Earthquakes are a scientific event and nothing more (2 comments)
This is why I adore letters to the editors of different newspapers so we do not have to hear of who is to blame or what prophesy to adhere to. This earthquake was a scientific event as all earthquakes are.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 Kill bill: In the healthcare reform bill we are all being sold a clunker (1 comments)
To President Barack Obama, I ripped into your plans to send more soldiers into Afghanistan and rightfully so. Should you sign this healthcare bill in its present form into law, I will back a true progressive candidate that chooses to primary you for the 2012 presidential election.
Sunday, December 13, 2009 In borrowing from China, we created our own economic ‘China syndrome' (3 comments)
These U.S. oil firms must be facing their own ‘Shock and Awe'. China out-gunned them without launching one single rocket or sending troops into Iraq. They did so with brains instead of brawn.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009 Pres. Obama: As we have spent $1 trillion on war, did Al Qaeda win? (1 comments)
Millions who are unemployed or underemployed do not fear Al Qaeda. What they fear is the next bill coming to their homes which they cannot afford to pay. They most of all fear an eviction notice where many have worked tireless hours in search of their American dream.
Sunday, November 22, 2009 NY State Assembly Member, Marc Alessi wins my Founding Fathers award
I hereby award my Founding Fathers award to Assembly member, Marc Alessi of the great state of New York for truly representing the needs of his constituents. Those being the hungry amongst us.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Based on a Politico.com article: I am sick of game-playing politicians
So, game-playing politicians, tell us how you will help us with detailed plans instead of floating a picture of a hug between two politicians. If you are successful in your campaign, the hardest part is now upon you to actually get the people's business done. My question is by using tactics like these: Are you even up for the job?
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 There are far more powerful women in our lives instead of Sarah Palin (4 comments)
There are women, who wear our military uniforms to insure this country's safety day-in-and-day-out, but their faces are not seen or heard from as the media concentrates on her. Many of them have died in service to God and country. Who exactly does she think she is in denigrating those around her as women have come home in caskets in service to you and me?
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Please participate in Stop and Shop's “Food for Friends” program
Their program is called: “Food for Friends” At your checkout aisle, you can purchase a donation card for $1, $3 or $5. All donations will be donated to local hunger relief efforts.
Saturday, November 7, 2009 The Stony Brook University Hotel is: Jobs, Baby, Jobs
In my opinion THE MOST POWERFUL words in today's economy are: “I have a job”, but for millions they do not feel such power. For many past bread-winners, they are finding it tougher and tougher to put mac-and-cheese on the dinner table.
Thursday, November 5, 2009 In light of Fort Hood: Michelle Bachmann, shut the hell up! (4 comments)
To my fellow Americans from coast-to-coast, when will you tell these extreme right-wing nut-cases presently in congress who will deny you healthcare yet funds these wars to quite frankly, SHUT THE HELL UP!?
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Why so many Democratic losses? (4 comments)
Citizens are not really paying attention to far-away wars or who this country helps, they are paying attention to their personal bills such as, mortgages, property taxes and utility bills.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 The Ineptitude of the US Gov't in Continuing the War in Afghanistan (3 comments)
To the war-hawks of this nation: Exactly how many years do you want to spend fighting this war? One year, two years, five years or a war without end? If you are in support of fighting a perpetual battle, then, hawks, you are fools! And some of you call yourselves fiscal conservatives. To that I add: Hah!
Sunday, October 25, 2009 Baghdad bombings: We are a warrior nation instead of a healing nation (3 comments)
As I have said from day one when we launched “Shock and Awe”, the Iraqi people have undergone a 9/11 event on a daily basis for six years without any end in sight. Through our own actions at the hands the previous Bush administration, we became the terrorists of an innocent people.
Friday, October 23, 2009 A change of heart: Sex offenders who kill deserve the death penalty (5 comments)
In delving into the heinous world of pedophilia, one cannot take enough hot showers to clean themselves from reading story-upon-story of children raped and murdered by demons. I want these demons dead.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 An idea how to help the Clinton Global Initiative (1 comments)
Many within our United States congress have been obstructionists towards healthcare for all and simply by purchasing food items that are healthier for the poor to eat, we can change the healthcare system. Instead of the poor in our society having to eat a burger from one of these burger chains, they can gain sustenance from a box of pasta with the sauce that goes with it.
Friday, September 11, 2009 September 11th anniversary: We must realize wars without end is not the answer (3 comments)
Looking back and remembering that bright-sunny day where over 3,000 lives were lost: one of the most memorable visual imageries I will take away from that day is of how many leapt to their deaths from the Twin Towers or the first-responders who climbed their own stair ways to Heaven in order to save lives. We must not forget their selfless sacrifice to our country and their fellow human beings.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 I know first-hand that Joe Kennedy serves the public good in heading Citizens Energy Corp.
As some within this country castigate the president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez by stating he hates America, let me say nothing can be farther from the truth. It is through President Chavez's love for the poor that Joe Kennedy is able to help heat the homes of America's poor and I have seen it first hand.
Friday, September 4, 2009 Why are those without healthcare at town halls treated like Al Qaeda? (4 comments)
I wish to God I knew why those without health insurance are treated like Al Qaeda in these town hall meetings. Can't Americans feel any compassion towards their fellow citizens anymore? Evidence throughout this summer proves NO!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 How many times do I have to say, Megan's Law does not work? (3 comments)
How many more victims like Jaycee are being held against their will in our communities till we finally get it that Megan's law and early release of sexual predators is NOT the answer?
Sunday, August 30, 2009 Good bye, Senator Edward M. Kennedy: Be at peace and rest (3 comments)
In between meeting up again with past members of his family who went before him, I am most assured he was smiling down from the heavens above. One can almost hear his befallen brothers, Joe, Jack and Bobby saying: “You fulfilled your destiny in the service of mankind. Now rest my brother.”
Friday, August 28, 2009 Hear the Liberal lion's roar and get healthcare passed (1 comments)
To conservatives who believe that a government run healthcare system would include a ‘death panel', again, I say nonsense. Just look at how private insurance agencies who profit will at times deny claim benefits to realize that they are truly the active ‘death panel'.
Sunday, August 16, 2009 I cannot forgive, Michael Vick who profited off of death (10 comments)
I cannot forgive anyone who profits off of the deaths of both man and animal alike and that has been my stance throughout these years as I have written of war. If I can call Bush a butcher for the senseless killings of innocent human beings, namely Iraqis, I can surely call Vick one for the senseless killings of dogs.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 Hecklers at town-halls are a selfish bunch as people die without healthcare (3 comments)
I would love to know the opinions of those who have died due to lack of medical insurance are thinking right at this very moment as these hecklers shut down these town-halls. Oh wait, I cannot due to the fact they are DEAD!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 Sen. Jim DeMint and Bill Kristol are miscreants who offer nothing
They are zealots and miscreants as far as I am concerned when this country does have serious problems to solve and America should rise in anger towards obstructionists like them and say: "ENOUGH and SHUT UP!"
Monday, July 20, 2009 Suffolk County, N.Y. Junior Police Academy Graduation: Media Absent (1 comments)
It makes one want to say: What of the good kids who decide to make this world better for all of us? You know the kids who step up to the plate who only wish to make a difference for the betterment of society itself. How I wish the mainstream media would concentrate on these fine young men and women.
Friday, July 17, 2009 Walter Cronkite Taught Me What Was News Instead Of Noise
Thank you, Mr. Cronkite for helping me understand my world while growing up. As you were invited into my living room each night, you never disappointed me. In fact, I learned from you. You taught me what was news and what was noise.
Monday, July 13, 2009 My letter to Newsday citing Suffolk County's pathetic bus system
To those politicos who have the power of the purse, here is an experiment to try. Pretend you do not drive or have a car, and figure out how in the world you are going to get to work, shopping, a doctor's appointment for one day.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 On the eve of Michael Jackson's memorial, seven soldiers lost their lives (5 comments)
The Reverend Al Sharpton has called for tomorrow to be a day of mourning for Michael Jackson. Me, I will call it a day of mourning for these seven soldiers who lost their lives. With that said, I will ask America: Where do your tears and sorrow belong?
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 Today, I mourn the death of Lt. Brian Bradshaw (3 comments)
The only media coverage, Bradshaw received as reported by Fox was in: "Steilacoom, Wash., and those where he was stationed before his deployment in March."
Thursday, July 2, 2009 The true face of politics as 467,000 jobs were shed (2 comments)
According to the Post: "The nation now has 14.7 million people who are looking for a job but can't find one," Yet, it is business as usual when it comes to political organizations as they prostrate themselves asking for donations.
Sunday, June 21, 2009 Iranians are doing what Minnesotans are failing to do and that is protest
We should have no say in their electoral process when we have shown the world the faults of our own. The only thing I can do is to stand in solidarity with the Iranian people to decide their own destiny.
Friday, June 19, 2009 Help find missing children: A lesson from a lost-boy abducted in 1955 (3 comments)
In reading this column, what I ask of all of you is to click on the Centers for Missing and Exploited Children and see if you do recognize a child that is missing. If you do, then please contact your local law enforcement agency as well the Centers for Missing and Exploited Children.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 Imagine 47 million of signs stating: "Where's my health care?" (2 comments)
Forget Al Qaeda when the terror that faces millions of Americans is no health insurance. Osama bin Laden is so far out of people's minds as the medical bills come to their homes. Their enemy is not sleeper cells, terrorist cells in a far off land, but their own government as well as insurance companies as well as drug companies.
Sunday, June 14, 2009 Our clear and present danger is Sarah Palin, Fox News and Rush Limbaugh (6 comments)
The clear and present danger to all of us is to listen to hate-filled speech coming from anyone at Fox News, Sarah Palin's past comments, Rush Limbaugh and the rest of their ilk. We have much to solve as a nation and we surely do not need their voices stirring Satan's cauldron of hate.
Saturday, June 6, 2009 Financial aid for college: I love this country, but does it love my daughter back? (19 comments)
I am sick and tired of my tax dollars going to someone who was not born in this country to attend college while I see my daughter's chances slipping away. I love this country, but does it love me and my daughter back?
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 Death is death, no matter the victim: War versus abortion clinics (9 comments)
We have always been a nation of killing fields. Just look at the evidence since it is right before you. Through the CIA, we have toppled governments where death has occurred and what makes any pro-life movement think they can save American babies while babies in far off lands have also suffered greatly?
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 Babies need stuff (1 comments)
If you are a parent who has not had 'the talk' with your child as far as sex education, just look above at the cost of raising your new grandchild. If you are a man or woman who does not use any form of protection when having sex: Are you astounded by the prices above when that baby is born?
Tuesday, June 2, 2009 From the perspective of a pro-life American: George Tiller's murderer was not pro-life (13 comments)
The man who took the life of George Tiller; Scott Roeder as frustrated as he was with Tiller in performing late-term abortions, he crossed the line. He took a human life and that is not being a pro-life advocate. As much as he and others thought of Tiller as a murderer, once any pro-life activist takes the life of another, they too become a murderer. There is no un-ringing that bell.
Sunday, May 31, 2009 When disaster strikes, we are all Americans (5 comments)
Whether you are a journalist paid or unpaid, a pundit, an elected leader sent to Washington, D.C. to serve at the will of the people or the American people: All need to understand that we are all Americans, and no one should be treated differently when disaster strikes.
Friday, May 22, 2009 Supermax prisons: Budget cuts were made during the Bush years
If I were a detainee, I would fear being sent to a supermax over GITMO. No open-air cells or dormitory settings, but cement cells where one's food is pushed in by a guard. That is what due process will bring all of us instead of letting them linger in a legal limbo.
Thursday, May 21, 2009 Still a turnip-truck government when it comes to Guantanamo Bay (4 comments)
As we laboriously sit on our thumbs thinking of ways of how to handle the closing of Guantanamo Bay and what to do with those held there, I am still of the firm opinion we still have a turnip-truck government. Note to senators and to the White House: Call up Indonesia.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 Are we prepared when it comes to earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes and tornadoes?
we must ask ourselves is our tax money better spent waging wars, bailing out Wall Street and other boondoggles or do we start paying attention to what Mother Earth is trying to tell us? After all, earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes and tornadoes have taken more lives than Al Qaeda has up until the present. Which is our greater threat and concern?
Sunday, May 17, 2009 Torture: Bush, Cheney, et al should be the target and not Speaker Nancy Pelosi (6 comments)
After the attacks that befell this nation on 9/11, former Pres. Bush became a go-it-alone figure doing what he pleased as it pertained to the direction of this country. When it came to the law and adhering to the U.S. Constitution, Bush cited of it: "It is just a god-damn piece of paper", yet Pelosi is the target?
Friday, May 15, 2009 Greed is the true demon and cancer (2 comments)
As the government has cracked down on agents that have caused actual cancers which lead to so many deaths; they have failed at cracking down on the cause of this 'Gordon Gekko' cancer. They allowed this one cancer to strike whomever is in its path.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 Social Security and Medicare: Our golden years have turned to lead (6 comments)
Why do I have this lingering feeling in reading this depressing news article, it was the grand design all along by the rich and the powerful? My gut tells me the grand design was to put millions of Americans out of work and offer no assistance for those hard working Americans as they face their golden years.
Monday, May 11, 2009 As an Internet writer: I am thankful I grew up in the age of newspapers (4 comments)
As the Internet has increased in strength over the years and in some instances has now replaced newspapers as the dominant force in information gathering, I have been monitoring the comments section to numerous articles over these past nine years. The examples pointed out above are not isolated cases, but increasing in intensity.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 Suffolk Cty., NY: High school children should not be used as drug informants (4 comments)
As a mom, I do not wish to get a phone call from anyone that either of my children have been taken from me long before their time. That is my greatest fear for all of the children who attend any high school in Suffolk County, NY.
Monday, May 4, 2009 Swine flu: Keeping it in perspective in relation to other diseases (1 comments)
Is this a case of making much a do about nothing? No, since people were infected and in the case of that toddler in Texas; death occurred. I just think we need to keep this flu in perspective with other diseases which have taken the lives of so many people and will continue to do so.
Saturday, May 2, 2009 Public school teachers are the unsung heroes in this society (2 comments)
Public school teachers are the unsung heroes in this society and as one looks upon the captains of industry, namely Wall Street executives, teachers beat them hands down. As teachers teach, they look to be the solution makers and that to me is meritorious.
Friday, May 1, 2009 Foreclosure bill: With Democratic Senators like this, who needs enemies? (7 comments)
At times, I have written as an activist journalist asking those who read my columns to spring into action letting the offenders know of their anger and in this column, I will do so again.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Pollution and lack of health care for all is the true epidemic and pandemic (4 comments)
If you truly wish to be concerned of any outbreaks of diseases where some are fatal, they come at the hands of companies that pollute our air, our water ways and where this country still does not have health insurance for all.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 Swine Flu: The words of Gavin DeBecker ring true (2 comments)
In watching the media's coverage of the 'Swine Flu' story, already they are doing one heck of a job scaring the bejesus of we the people. We are seeing masks being worn and while it may be warranted health wise, the images translate to us we are in a dire emergency. Are we?
Friday, April 17, 2009 Ground Zero site to be completed in decades? Such stupidity. (3 comments)
We are a country that has sent several manned missions to the moon and it is taking this long to build on that site? We have sent several unmanned missions to Mars and here we still are with nothing at Ground Zero to commemorate those who died as planes crashed into those buildings.
Thursday, April 16, 2009 Anti-war protesters treated like traitors...Teabag protesters treated with deference (4 comments)
Don't you dare cry over paying higher taxes when it was the actions of the former administration that led to them. You see, spending billions upon billions for an unjust war does trickle down and Bush's fiscal policies led to the very misery we are all living in at the present.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 Teabag protesters should ask if Rupert Murdoch has paid his fair share of taxes (6 comments)
It is unbelievable to hear Glenn Beck, Neil Cavuto, Sean Hannity and other dupes from Fox News speak of taxes when their boss, Rupert Murdoch has not paid his fair share of taxes. Go after these tax cheats who do use these tax-havens.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 Teabag protesters should ask: Am I being duped by Fox News? (10 comments)
Glenn Beck with his '9/12' movement has ceased to be an on-air journalist (not that I ever believed he had the right to call himself that), but is a one man PAC.
Friday, April 10, 2009 To the National Organization for Marriage: Quit your bitching! (5 comments)
In reading of so much misery in this country and the world for that matter, you feel you have the right to bitch? People are dying and you think your perceived problem is larger and more important than theirs?
Thursday, April 9, 2009 The opening scenes of NBC's "Southland", I faded it to black (2 comments)
I do not know if I was the only one feeling assaulted in the opening scenes, but if they think they can capture the viewers of "ER", they are sadly mistaken.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009 Massive earthquake rocks the Kuril Islands in the wake of Italy's quake
I do feel that scientists such as seismologists and geologists are an integral part in keeping all of us safe especially when we have witnessed many deaths coming from earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Call them the canaries in a coal mine.
Monday, April 6, 2009 Today Italy suffered an earthquake where 91 died...What say you, Gov. Bobby Jindal? (4 comments)
As we throw good money after bad fighting insane wars, propping up financial institutions who we say cannot fail, the earth just waits to erupt under our feet. What will these elected officials say to those harmed by them?
Thursday, April 2, 2009 SCHIP: Two other ideas on how to fund it...One the politicos will not like, "I'm lovin it!" (11 comments)
I have been told in responses to my previous column that it is my choice whether or not to smoke and the same applies here. One has a choice to eat at McDonalds or other fast food restaurants whose products are as equally unhealthy for you.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 Democrat, Mark Lesko wins the Brookhaven Town Supervisor's seat (1 comments)
Lastly, to Supervisor-elect, Mark Lesko, listen to the advice of those presently elected to their various seats within the town as well as your new constituents. The future of this town, which is a town greatly loved by so many, only wish you and it the utmost success.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 President Barack Obama, you lied to me and broke a promise not to raise my taxes (21 comments)
To President Barack Obama, you broke your solemn promise to me NOT to raise my taxes. It does infuriate me that you could not pass on the cost of this program to a broader spectrum of this society and that me and many others like me are forced to bear the burden.
Saturday, March 21, 2009 Can congress use the USA Patriot Act to address CEO bonuses? (2 comments)
Who would have thought that one of the vilest pieces of legislation signed into law by former President Bush just may be the very tool we can use to help restore some form of fiscal sanity. But, does any congressional leader have the temerity to use this law to address our redress of grievances?
Friday, March 20, 2009 Only $242 million to treat soldiers with brain injuries...Yet billions to Wall Street
Our soldiers deserve a champion of their cause as they suffer these brain injuries, because their lives are as precious. To those medical experts who have come on television to explain Ms. Richardson's death, please do the same in honor of our injured troops.
