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Monthly Archives: June 2016
Background Checks, Terrorists & the Constitution
The unconventional reaction to the conventional way Congress responded to the Orlando Massacre has placed the Second Amendment in the middle of this year’s Presidential, Senate, and House campaigns. Protesting the “Moment of Silence”, the 15 hour quasi-filabuster in the Senate … Continue reading
Firearm regulation sit-in
Some claim the Democratic sit-in led by Rep. Lewis(D-GA) was a stunt. Here is another view from a participant, Rep. Michael Capuano (D-MA). Gun Control On Wednesday I participated in floor action by Democrats, calling for a vote on some … Continue reading
Women in Politics
Until 1980, during any Presidential election for which reliable data exist and in which there had been a gender gap, the gap had run one way: more women than men voted for the Republican candidate. That changed when Reagan became … Continue reading
Posted in 2016
Tagged Carrie Catt, Democratic Party, Feminism, Hillary Clinton, Jill Lepore, League of Women Voters, Phyllis Schlafly, Republican party, Trump, women
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Albany Keeps Ethics Loopholes Open
Leslie Danks Burke: “Albany corruption is why we don’t get our fair share” Despite an unending series of corruption scandals involving both parties, the State Senate is wrapping up the legislative session today without comprehensive action to close ethics loopholes. … Continue reading
Obama’s Terrorist Record
Rep. Tom Reed, in his Campaign Facebook Page, has been criticizing his opponent John Plumb. In posts from May 12 to June 19, Reed connects National Security Council member Plumb to President Obama and/or Hillary Clinton. As of June 19, his … Continue reading
An Opportunity to Participate
In response to the U.S. House members trying to representative the majority of Americans who agree that Universal Background Checks and keeping known terrorists from not owning assault weapons are common sense legislation please consider attending: A Rally at Rep. Tom Reed’s … Continue reading
Posted in Congress, Gun Violence, Uncategorized
Tagged background checks, No Fly No Buy, Reed's Terrorists Votes
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Reed’s views
James Hare, writing in the Elmira Star-Gazette, asks interesting questions about Tom Reed’s support for Donald Trump. http://www.stargazette.com/story/opinion/2016/06/21/guest-viewpoint-reed-trump/86183120/ Does he believe President Barack Obama is sympathetic to terrorists? Does he believe we should ban all Muslims from entering the country? … Continue reading
Celebrate Diversity and Embrace Unity
This column was originally published in the Dunkirk Observer Today. It was written, and submitted by Cath Kestler, LGBT advocate and resident of Silver Creek. “When all Americans are treated as equals, no matter who they are or whom they … Continue reading
Posted in gay rights, Uncategorized
Tagged discrimination, homeless, human rights, LGBT community, Violence against LGBT
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The Honorable Tom Reed’s Fake Twitter Account
The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle reported on The Honorable Tom Reed’s fake twitter account on which he pretends to be John Plumb, and posts made-up comments that he contributes to Plumb. He follows Donald Trump’s playbook and gives his opponent a … Continue reading
Posted in 2016, Media
Tagged Fake Facebook pages, Fake Twitter Accounts, fake websites, Reed's campaign tactics, Reed's Ethics
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Reed blames Obama & Plumb for Terrorist Attack
Rep. Tom Reed has commented about the Orlando Tragedy through a Press Release and his Campaign Facebook page. His June 12th (after the Orlando Massacre ) Campaign Facebook comment was: Our world has been shaken by terrorism repeatedly, but Obama still … Continue reading
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