Category Archives: Blog

“For of all sad words of tongue or pen, The saddest are these: ‘It might have been!’”–Whittier It became necessary to destroy the town to save it.–Reported from Bến Tre in Viet Nam by Peter Arnett in 1968. From thousands … Continue reading →

Initiative, referendum, and recall enable voters, by petition, to propose or repeal legislation, or to remove an elected official from office. Eighteen states permit the recall of state officials; NYS does not. The recall of California Governor Gray Davis in 2003 was a recent … Continue reading →

He (Rep. Tom Reed) said in a conference call with reporters Tuesday he’s most focused on seeing a final bill get to President Trump’s desk by the end of the year. That, he said, would result in new withholding tables … Continue reading →

Abortion, Common Core, Critical Race Theory, and now ESG–Environmental, Social, Governmental–is the new war cry. Should business consider only profit, or are decisions which take social and environmental consequences into account now acceptable? When our children are prematurely pregnant, poorly … Continue reading →

In an April 14 press release, “REED SEES SIMPLER, FAIRER FUTURE FOR TAX FILING SEASON” Tom Reed promotes his vision for tax reform. But would a revamped tax code, mean more money, time, and jobs for taxpayers as Tom claims? … Continue reading →

Max Della Pia, Nick’s opponent for office What if the Trump coup succeeds? It’s still going on you should know, backed by some of those who swore to protect The Constitution. What does Nick Langworthy say about himself? It isn’t … Continue reading →

Three background check bills (H.R. 8, H.R. 1446, H.R. 1518) have been introduced in Congress. H.R. 8 and H.R. 1446 have passed the House; none have yet become law. H.R. 8 has 201 cosponsors including 3 Republicans; H.R. 1446 has … Continue reading →

Michael Fitzgerald  is a regular contributor to the Finger Lakes Times. His column “WRITE ON” is published every Friday. You can email him at [email protected] and visit his website at michaeljfitzgerald.blogspot.com. New York Congressman Tom Reed has been taking some serious … Continue reading →

Don’t think like an elephant.–George Lakoff Tom Reed has announced a town hall at the American Legion Hall on Ithaca Rd. in Horseheads on Monday November 20 from 6-7 PM. Avoid reinforcing Tom’s political advertising Tom Reed wants nothing more … Continue reading →

Reading the news If you lock your doors at night, a border wall is needed. It was cold today, so climate change is a hoax. Tax cuts for the rich benefit all. The Federal Government is useless, so a shutdown … Continue reading →