Category Archives: 2016

We have learned more about propaganda

Posted on February 16, 2018 by whungerford

The special counsel detailed how a Russian effort to widen divisions in American society launched in 2014 morphed into active support for the candidacy of Donald Trump.–David A. Graham, The Atlantic The indictment filed by Special Counsel Robert Mueller details … Continue reading →

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AN OPEN LETTER TO HILLARY CLINTON

Posted on July 29, 2017 by pystew

This letter was written by Lee Marcus from Arkport. You can read more of Lee’s writing at “Lee Marcus, writer and activist” Facebook page. Dear Hillary, For just over six months our country has suffered the humiliation of Donald Trump … Continue reading →

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Tom Reed 2016 Financial Disclosures

Posted on June 14, 2017 by whungerford

Reports are due May 15 of the following year. The House has 30 days more to post them. It isn’t clear why they wait till the last minute. This year, it was posted on June 14th. Assets: 2015 2016 Corning … Continue reading →

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Reed’s 1st Town Halls under Trump

Posted on February 3, 2017 by pystew

Rep. Tom Reed has announced his first set of Town Hall Meetings since the Donald Trump became President. On Saturday, February 18 our congressman will meet with constituents at two locations in Chautauqua County, one in Cattaraugus  County, and one … Continue reading →

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Tom Reed’s priorities

Posted on January 5, 2017 by whungerford

THESE (healthcare and insurance) ARE TWO MARKETPLACES THAT NEED TO BE SUPPORTED AND CREATED AND BRING IN MARKET PRESSURE AND EMPOWER THE PEOPLE INVOLVED IN THE TRANSACTIONS TO MAKE INFORMED CHOICES THAT WILL DRIVE COSTS DOWN.–Tom Reed (Heath care and … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016, 2017, Constituents, Economics, Health Care, Political, Reed's Views, Taxes | 4 Comments

Recount

Posted on November 27, 2016 by whungerford

Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign has been quietly exploring whether there was any “outside interference” in the election results and will participate in the election recount in Wisconsin initiated by Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein …  —news reports The above … Continue reading →

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Can Madison’s system save us?

Posted on November 9, 2016 by whungerford

I shall not scruple to add, that such an institution (the Senate) may be sometimes necessary as a defense to the people against their own temporary errors and delusions. As the cool and deliberate sense of the community ought, in … Continue reading →

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Poll: Who Will Win & How Many Electoral Votes Will They Get?

Posted on November 7, 2016 by pystew

We have been bombarded with National and State Polls for over a year. We know that the candidate who will be elected President will be the one who earns 270 or more electoral votes. Who do you predict will be elected President? … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump

Posted on November 6, 2016 by whungerford

… anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job.” –Douglas Adams If Trump is elected, “I think people are really going to feel betrayed”–Jeb Bush “Contrary to rumors, she does … Continue reading →

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Editorial opinion of the “Post-Journal”

Posted on November 4, 2016 by whungerford

Plumb is an excellent candidate — as many viewed at the Chautauqua Lake school debate — at the wrong time in our national history. At the wrong time? Evidently because they fear that Hillary Clinton will be elected President. In … Continue reading →

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