Category Archives: Media

Two Network Neutrality Bills

Posted on April 13, 2019 by whungerford

“CenturyLink serves on the board of USTelecom, which spent $42.13 million on lobbying from 2010 – 2017. USTelecom’s lobbying against net neutrality has attracted attention …” CenturyLink 2018 Annual Report (Tom Reed invested in Level 3 Communications, merged with CenturyLink) … Continue reading →

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What we never used to see on cable TV

Posted on December 5, 2018 by whungerford

“I have publicly stated my opposition to and outrage at Charter’s conduct on numerous occasions. I applaud Mayor de Blasio for boycotting the network and encourage other officials to do the same. Consumers must be made aware of the abuses … Continue reading →

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Facts emerge–L’affaire Dreyfus

Posted on August 6, 2018 by whungerford

It is only by examining the case in detail that a picture emerges, not of virtue at grips with villainy, but of fallible human beings pulled this way and that by their beliefs, their loyalties, their prejudices, their ambitions, and … Continue reading →

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Gun Polls–Fake Polls or Usable Data

Posted on February 25, 2018 by pystew

Is it time to talk gun safety yet? If so, here is a list of doable things: 1. Universal background checks (90% public support) 2. Ban assault weapons (57% public support) 3. Ban bump stocks (82% public support) 4. Close … Continue reading →

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Did Tom Reed write this?

Posted on October 24, 2017 by whungerford

I believe a compromise position regarding the state and local tax deduction is achievable. In fact, I have discussed including a credit for state and local taxes which will ensure a tax cut for the hardworking local property taxpayers of … Continue reading →

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Propaganda

Posted on October 18, 2017 by whungerford

Russia has realized that the internet is a marvelous means for spreading propaganda. Releasing fake news is all that is needed. Without having to recruit and pay many agents, an army of helpful trolls sends and resends the message. This … Continue reading →

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A big change

Posted on October 12, 2017 by whungerford

  October 11, 2017 cover photo: Tom as the “good shepherd” stands above politics. January 4, 2017 cover photo: Family, flags, GOP Speaker Ryan, fake smiles. Do these photos reflect a change in campaign strategy? Is Tom Reed distancing himself … Continue reading →

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Can we see fascism among us?

Posted on August 17, 2017 by whungerford

It is easy to see fascism in violent demonstrations, but what about more mundane examples? Attacks on Muslims and other minority groups. Organized attacks on public education. Proposals for a mercenary army. Private prisons. Border walls. Militant militias. Personal arsenals. … Continue reading →

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“Rant & Rave” Journalism

Posted on March 31, 2017 by pystew

This article is Cath Kestler’s latest Dunkirk Observer column. She is a resident of Silver Creek.   “I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it.”  –Thomas … Continue reading →

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