Daily Archives: June 9, 2023

Did you get your postcard yet? | New NY 23rd

On May 12, Tom Reed wrote on his facebook page: The postcards to notify constituents of my next town hall meeting are ready to be mailed out. This meeting will take place two weeks from today, on Tuesday, May 26. Did … Continue reading

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What do President Biden and Harry Truman have in common? | New NY 23rd

What do President Biden and Harry Truman have in common? Both were Senators, both faced (and in the case of President Biden, still face) bitter partisan opposition, both took office in perilous times. In the March 7th issue of The … Continue reading

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Must we live with President Trump for four years? | New NY 23rd

Must we live with President Trump for at least four years? Most likely we must. Brian Dickerson discusses this at length in the Detroit Free Press article cited. Here are some unlikely possibilities: Impeachment Twenty-fifth Amendment Resignation Impeachment is unlikely … Continue reading

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Political Glossary | New NY 23rd

“When I use a word,” Humpty Dumpty said, in rather a scornful tone, “it means just what I choose it to mean—neither more nor less.” “The question is,” said Alice, “whether you can make words mean so many different things.” “The question is,” said Humpty Dumpty, “which … Continue reading

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Covid 19 tests per capita by county | New NY 23rd

Covid 19 tests per capita by county County Population Tests Positive Tests per capita % Positive per capita % Allegeny 46k 333 29 0.7 0.06 Cattaraugus 76k 439 34 0.6 0.04 Chautauqua 126k 585 25 0.5 0.02 Chemung 83k 852 … Continue reading

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Progress on firearm violence | New NY 23rd

Federal law bans gun ownership by those convicted in domestic violence cases, but the law varies by state and how it is enforced, as well as how it is reported to authorities, state officials said. The new New York law will … Continue reading

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Tom Reed’s priorities | New NY 23rd

So how is Tom doing on his priorities? Has he helped create a tax code that is fair a tax code that will help working families a tax code that will rein in national debt Has he succeeded in implementing … Continue reading

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Whoa, this ‘progressive liberal Democrat’ likes guns, owned them. | New NY 23rd

The following letter was published in the Finger Lakes Times on December 16. It is a response to an earlier letter (follow the link) that paints liberals as those who “hate the police and embrace criminals. They, in general, hate … Continue reading

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Two New Yorks | New NY 23rd

I know in the past a lot of people have pooh-poohed it, but I think the time has come.–Sen. Joseph Robach, R-Greece, Monroe County, who has sponsored a secession referendum bill since 2009 “We’re all one family here, let’s keep … Continue reading

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It’s up to us | New NY 23rd

I can make policy, but will the people comply? — Gov. Cuomo I’m a cheerleader — DJT The virus will decide — Dr. Fauci President Trump can’t restart the economy, that’s up to us. Retail stores won’t open if customers … Continue reading

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