Daily Archives: June 4, 2023

Tom Reed on impeachment — sequel | New NY 23rd

“I get frustrated where there is a sense of normalization that the congressman brings and that our concerns about Trump and the things that are happening are, its not that big of a deal, and you’re fine, stop worrying about … Continue reading

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House Rules Revisited | New NY 23rd

According to the NPR article cited, Democrats propose the following changes to House Rules: Democrats will revive the “Gephardt Rule,” introduced in the late 1970s by Rep. Dick Gephardt, D-Mo., that automatically raises the debt ceiling — the nation’s borrowing … Continue reading

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More Mickey Mouse legislation | New NY 23rd

Tom Reed writes: Tom Reed continued his effort to rein in big government regulations by supporting a new proposal which prevents the federal bureaucracy from enacting last minute regulations at the end of any Presidential administration. “We care about helping … Continue reading

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Gun Violence | New NY 23rd

When we try to curb the surges of unchanging human nature, or to quench a conflagration with an act of legislature … we are every bit as foolish as I’ll prove to any jury, as those enterprising beavers when they … Continue reading

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NY 23rd’s role in flipping the House and Senate | New NY 23rd

The main motivating issue that caused the Never Trump Campaign to develop was the fear that the GOP will lose their control of the Senate and the House. If you remember, the House turned Republican in the 2010 non-presidential election. The Senate switched from … Continue reading

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Drug prices | New NY 23rd

Ask your doctor if waawa-woowoo (with a long list of horrifying side effects) is right for you.–Seen all too often on TV. According to recent polling of American adults, lowering prescription drug prices is one of the most important public … Continue reading

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Not caring but cruel | New NY 23rd

I care about … –Rep. Tom Reed Tom Reed’s mantra is “I care” A caring person can’t be cruel, yet Tom Reed’s indifference to human needs is cruel. Here are some overt examples: Lower taxes for the rich, benefit cuts … Continue reading

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I Yield Back My Time | New NY 23rd

Inasmuch as one wonderful thing leads to its exact rotten opposite, November 8, 2016 was to blame. It was a gem of an autumn day. Cool air, brilliant sunshine, full fall-fabulous foliage. A friend and I decided to drive to … Continue reading

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Would harsh punishment help? | New NY 23rd

Some countries have a very, very tough penalty — the ultimate penalty — and by the way, they have much less of a drug problem than we do.–President Donald Trump This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled … Continue reading

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Peace Signs Ideas | New NY 23rd

There are/will be many rallys schedule to react to  the White Supremacy activity in Charlottesville, Virginia. The rallies I have heard about request the signs to be positive and not aimed at particular politicians or parties. Here are some ideas … Continue reading

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