DEMOGUY CALLED REDNECK AT MOSQUE

 

SULLIVAN * DEMOCRAT * CONGRESS 21st DISTRICT

 

10 AUG 08

Contact: JPS 438 5230

 

         DEMOGUY WENT TO THE MOSQUE. WHAT HAPPENED?

         A REPORT YOU WILL NEVER SEE OR HEAR IN THE MEDIA

 

Joseph P Sullivan , of Albany, Democratic candidate for Congress

21st District, went to the  Islamic Center of the Capital District

Mosque, Colonie, to meet with local Muslims,  Saturday evening.

 

Media coverage of the event was non-existent, or superficial.

Why? Hey, it was Saturday evening. Furthermore, the media is

not serious about campaign reform. Campaign coverage is

driven by cash. Candidates must pay to play. No cash no

coverage.

 

So, what happened at the Mosque?

 

Turnout was good.  Dr. Husain and the organizers of the forum

were hospitable and fair, although a number of the audience

were not.

 

All the Democratic candidates for the 21st  Congressional District

were present. Brooks, Darius, Tonko and Steck  pandered and

groveled to the audience, Demoguy (Joe Sullivan) did not,.

 

Some in the audience complained of not feeling accepted in

America.

 

An Imam, complained of racial profiling of Muslims at airports

and in other circumstances. He called  upon the 5 Democrats to

pledge, if elected, to end racial profiling. Darius immediately

Jumped to his feet and took the pledge. Brooks, Tonko and Steck

nodded their agreement.  Demoguy (Sullivan) refused.

 

Sullivan was called "Redneck" by a number of the audience.

Redneck was a slur used to disparage poor southern whites

of Irish and Scots-Irish origins. Sullivan said: Thank God for

Rednecks who fight and die for America.

 

Sullivan made the following points:

 

 * People profile themselves by their behavior.  When Muslims

   do not speak out and condemn  terrorism and terrorist behavior

   their silence is interpreted as condoning that behavior.

 

* The  Muslims did not have an American flag and did not recite

   the Pledge of Allegiance at the forum. Some in the audience

   argued that the Mosque is a religious place that need not

  display a flag. Sullivan replied that the Mosque is in America

  and this was a political forum for candidates for the Congress

  of the United States of America.

 

* As the call to evening prayers began, Sullivan made the closing

  comments saying:  I detected much hostility and anger among the

  audience tonight.  Welcome to America. Do not be part of the

  problem...be part of the solution.  Love America.

  As you go to your evening prayers...pray for yourselves, pray

  for us candidates, and pray for America.

 

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  Dear voter, recipient(s) of this message

 

  As you read and reflect on this, pass this report along to others

  and invite them to do the same.

 

  We can save America and ourselves. We can take back our

  government, from special interest/cash domination, and

  we can once again have the America handed to us by the

  Founding Fathers, and paid for in blood and limb, by our

  noble veterans.

  

  YES, WE CAN!  The Primary is September 9. Noon to 9 pm. Be there!

 

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DEMOGUY INVITED TO MOSQUE

 

SULLIVAN * DEMOCRAT * CONGRESS  21st DISTRICT, NY

 

8 AUG 08

Contact: JPS 438 5230

 

 

                                         MEDIA ADVISORY

 

 

  DEMOGUY , Joseph P Sullivan, Democrat for Congress

                                                          21st District, NY

 

        has accepted an invitation to appear at a local Mosque

 

        When?   5 PM    Saturday    9 August

 

        Where?  The Islamic Center of the Capital District (ICCD)

 

                                       21 N Lansing Drive, Colonie

 

 

This may be one of the defining moments of the contest for the

21st District.

 

The central themes of Sullivan's campaign will take center stage:

 

                      * Homeland (National ) Security

                          including the War on Terror,

                          Iraq/Afghanistan, Securing

                          our borders/ports, and  

                          dealing with illegal immigration.

 

                       * Emergency/Disaster Preparedness

 

                          Government can't save us, we

                          must prepare to save ourselves.

                                                                                     

                           Sullivan is a firm supporter of

                           the Second Amendment to the

                           U S Constitution)

 

 

            * OIL . Oil is the lifeblood of our economy and way of life.

 

               Maintaining  a steady flow of affordably priced oil is key

               to our survival.

               As long as the U S depends on imported oil, we must

                maintain

               a military/naval presence, on station, in the oil producing

               regions of the world.

               

               The troops are not coming home. Get over it!

 

 

        Demoguy (Sullivan) biographical note:

 

        Sullivan is an American, a Catholic, and a Democrat. He is of

        Euro- (White) Nordic stock.

        English is his first and only language.

        

        Sullivan is a firm supporter of the Second Amendment right

        of law abiding Americans to keep and bear arms.

 

         Sullivan served America in his youth, as a sailor in the

         U S Navy.

 

         Sullivan will serve America, again, as Congressman from

         the 21st District NY, if elected.

 

         On a personal note: Sullivan has a profound appreciation

         for fine dogs

         (Australian Shepherds, in particular),  potatoes, buttermilk,

          a fine cup of  tea, Tullamore Dew (Irish whiskey) ,stout

          porter, ale and beer, Irish, country  and blue grass music.

 

           You get what you see with Demoguy ...Albany's new Hero.

 

           See: Metroland   7 Aug 08 issue

                                                                         

 

           An historical note: The Late, Great Dan O'Connell,

           of Albany, and his people were Republicans, before

           becoming Democrats.

 

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TRACEY BROOKS: PRO-CHOICE OR POOR CHOICE?

 

 

TRACEY BROOKS      PRO-CHOICE OR POOR CHOICE?

 

TB is a well heeled broken record.   Is it necessary for Capitol Confidential to parrot her junk mailers

and mindless tv/ radio spots which are everywhere?  Is CC getting a commission? This is news???

 

 

                                                                            Joe Sullivan

                                                                            Democrat for Congress

                                                                            21st District, NY     

 

21st Congressional candidate Democrat Tracey Brooks says she’s releasing her second television commercial, which is now posted on You Tube. It includes the same talking points as her mailers and radio spots - access to health care, a woman’s right to choose, equal pay and ending the Iraq war. Mentioning  “standing up to George Bush” is also featured.

Source: TU Capitol Confidential Bog

COMPARE NATIONAL HEALTH CARE PLANS: 21st CD DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES

Source: DIA Website

21st CD: Health care policies By albany layman, Section Diaries Posted on Tue Aug 05, 2008 at 08:23:02 PM EST Some time ago, I did a post about the health care policies of the Dem candidates for Congress in NY's 21st district.  The slate of candidates has changed since that previous post.  Now that the candidates are presumably set for the primary on September 9, it might be useful to revisit the candidates' policies, according to each one's web site. As you'll see, the content varies from web site to web site.  Some are very specific, some less so.  Take a look: Brooks: I will go to Washington to fight for guaranteed health care coverage for all and support bills like H.R. 676 [link for H.R. 676 - A.L.] that accomplish that goal. [...] I have fought for better health facilities and more funding of health programs in the Capital Region for our seniors and children. In Washington, I will work to ensure that every American has access to the same kind of quality, affordable health care that taxpayers pay for members of Congress. New Solutions: We must begin to think outside of conventional health care solutions to solve Americaʼs health care crisis. I support an approach that would guarantee affordable health coverage for every American. As we strive towards that goal, we should also look at immediate interim steps such as a choice of private or public plans that cover all necessary medical services, paid for by employers and individuals on a sliding scale, that will ensure and expedite health care coverage for every American. Children's Care: As a member of Congress, I will call for an expansion of children's health care. This would also cover parents who earn too much to opt out of Medicaid but too little to afford private health care. Our children need health care and I will work to keep them healthy and safe. Shahinfar: [...] It's also time for America's taxpayers to get something for our money other than paying interest to foreign nations. Instead of paying that interest, Darius believes we can find new ways to fund health care, invest in our schools and cut our property taxes to the bone. [...] Darius will also make good on the healthcare and services our seniors have been promised in their golden years. No one should ever have to choose between filling their prescription bottles and heating their home. Steck: [...] The current insurance system is fragmented into a patchwork quilt of inefficient governmental and private insurance plans. Oftentimes, the only way for private health insurers to increase profits, and for government to cut costs, is to deny legitimate claims by patients for coverage and legitimate claims by doctors for payment. Single payer health insurance will end this travesty. [...] In Congress, H.R. 676 [link for H.R. 676 - A.L.], a bill to enact a single-payer health system, has been introduced and sponsored by 90 members of the House of Representatives. Locally, Phil introduced a resolution in support of single-payer health insurance which passed in the Albany County Legislature. Albany County is also a self-insurer for health insurance, which saves the taxpayers money. Unfortunately, 90% of the County share of the property tax goes to Medicaid. This will no longer be necessary if the single-payer system is adopted. [...] Medicare is a single-payer system but only the elderly are allowed to be members. Medicare is highly efficient. It spends only 3 cents of every dollar on administration and 97 cents on health care, compared to HMOs, which spend 40 cents of every dollar on administration. Medicare, however, needs to be reformed to open it up to more people and to eliminate Bush administration efforts to privatize portions of the system.. Sullivan: A NATIONAL HEALTH CARE PLAN Maintain U S military, naval, air presence in  Iraq, Afghanistan . Necessary to keep Iran from taking control of Mid East oil fields. Bringing troops home now would create a vacuum for Iran to take over Mid East oil fields. Oil would become many more times expensive, scarce or unavailable to Americans. Our economy and way of life would crash. Increase the size and capabilities of our army, navy, marines, airforce and coast guard, so that we may deter China, Russia and others who pose real threats to our security and survival. Immediately secure U S borders and ports. Tonko: Sponsored legislation to create single-payer universal health care in 1992 Authored "Timothy's Law" mandating insurance coverage for mental health Believes health care is a right, not a privilege Firmly Pro-Choice < Ludacris' Obama Rap calling Hillary a "B"

COMPARE 21st CD CANDIDATES ON McNULTY IRAN RESOLUTION

 

Read Spotlight newspapers article re: 21st CD candidate views on Resolution dealing with Iran.

 

http://www.spotlightnews.com/spotlightnews/article.php?article_id=tY1217972534t4898c936bbff0

OBAMA'S HEATING SUBSIDY/WINDFALL OIL PROFITS TAX NOT THE ANSWER

 

SULLIVAN * DEMOCRAT * CONGRESS  21st DISTRICT, NY

 

4 Aug 08

Contact: JPS 438 5230

 

 

                         SULLIVAN: OBAMA'S CONSUMER OIL REBATE

                    AND WINDFALL PROFITS TAX NOT THE ANSWER

 

 

Joseph P Sullivan, of Albany, Democratic candidate for Congress, 21st District, said , today, that Democratic Presidential candidate Obama's plan for the federal

government to provide voters with a $1,000 home heating subsidy, this coming winter heating season,  and to finance that  subsidy by a windfall profits tax on oil company profits, is not the answer.

 

Oil companies would  simply pass along the tax to consumers in the form of higher

home heating oil prices. Furthermore, by the time a new President and Congress get seated and organized, winter will be over. Obama's proposal does not address the other major source of home heating- natural gas. Regardless, the same result would occur: natural gas utilities would simply pass along any tax to consumers in the form of still higher prices.

 

So, what is the solution?  We are on our own and can not rely on government to save us!  Here are a few ideas to save heating costs and survive winter cold:

 

(1) Homeowners should prepare for winter now, and figure out how they will pay for higher home heating fuel costs. Conservation is a big part of that endeavor.

 

 (2) urban school districts should immediately return to K-8 neighborhood schools to eliminate fuel costs associated with bussing. Those funds should be reallocated to pay for costs of heating school buildings.

 

 (3) Schools and religious institutions, should prepare to serve as warm shelters for those who find themselves unable to afford escalating home heating costs.

 

(4) Government heat subsidy programs , such as HEAP, should be amended to require recipients to practice conservation measures, and thermostats be set with

regulated daytime/nightime settings.  Any recipients who fail to comply with conservation measures, and who persist in leaving windows and doors wide open while the heat is on, would loose their heat subsidy.

 

(5) Thermostats should be set at lower temperatures in all government buildings,

schools, religious institutions, work places and all public buildings.

 

(6) Break out the woolies and extra blankets.

 

In short, plan ahead, or pay (more) later.

 

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                                                                                            J P Sullivan

DEMOGUY: ALBANY HAS A NEW HERO!

 

SULLIVAN * DEMOCRAT * CONGRESS  21st DISTRICT NY

 

29 July 2008

Contact: JPS 438 5230

 

 

                  ALBANY HAS A NEW HERO - DEMOGUY

 

Albany has a new hero .....DEMOGUY ...  a real man!   Demoguy 

has no fear of pant suit wearing, pro choice feminists.

 

Demoguy can leap  huge piles of political horses...  in a single bound.

 

Demoguy is a US Navy Veteran , not a draft dodger or left wing

 appeaser, like the other candidates in the 21st District race.

 

Demoguy tells it like it is:  On withdrawing the troops from Iraq- we

owe it those who have given their lives and limbs, to finish the job.

We owe it to the Iraqi and Afghan people, and our best ally..Israel

to remain on station in the Middle East.

Don't cut and run when we have Al Qaida on the ropes...finish the job!

 

Get over it! The troops aren't coming home...until you oil sucking 

 left wing appeasers break your dependency on imported oil. 

 

Time for oil rehab. Coal is coming back!

 

Vote DEMOGUY for Congress, 21st District, NY.

 

Elect DEMOGUY and the USA will kick Ass, just like we used to.

 

                                                                                              

 

                                                                                         J P Sullivan

 

PELOSI/REID MUST GO. STOP THE HUDSON RIVER PCB DREDGING!

 

SULLIVAN * DEMOCRAT * CONGRESS  21st DISTRICT, NY

 

3 AUG 08

Contact: JPS 438 5230

 

 

                  SULLIVAN SAYS: PELOSI AND REID MUST GO.

               STOP THE HUDSON RIVER PCB DREDGING PLAN

 

Joseph P Sullivan, of Albany, Democratic candidate for the 21st Congressional District seat of retiring Representative, Mike McNulty,  made a cameo appearance

 today, on Classy Rich Vassi's, Sunday morning WROW radio talk show (9-11 am).

 

Sullivan called in responding to Vassi's comment that 21st District voters should not elect a Democrat to Congress because it would ensure re-election of Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House. Pelosi has opposed off shore oil drilling.

 

Vassi welcomed Sullivan's call, and declared that all 21st and 20th Congressional District candidates would be given equal time. Vassi made a giant step forward in

campaign reform.

 

Sullivan declared the following:

 

      1. He would not vote for Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House.

 

          Both Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, must go.

          They are major reasons for the dyfunctional, ineffective performance

           of Congress, which has a 9 percent public approval rating.

 

      2. Offshore oil drilling and renewed of our nation's vast coal reserves

          must  begin  now, without further delay.

 

      3. There should be an immediate stop order on plans to dredge Hudson

           River PCB's.

 

          Let sleeping dogs lie. Disturbing the sediment capped pcb's will

          only create more pollution, in the Hudson River, and on land and in the

          air of the Capital District.

 

          "Cleaning" up the Hudson River PCB's is akin to trying to clean up

           the Yucca Flats, Nevada spent nuclear waste site. Neither can be

           effectively and safely "cleaned".

 

      4. Sullivan said: divert the billions of dollars to be spent on the pcb dredging

           project to rebuilding the aging water/sewer infrastructures of Albany,

           Troy, Schenectady and other Capital District communities.

 

 The Democratic Primary will be held Noon - 9 pm, Tuesday, September 9, 2008.

 

August 15 is the deadline for new voters to register and enroll as Democrats, so that they might participate in the September 9 primary.

 

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THAT CHICK DON'T GET IT! TRACEY BROOKS, PRO-CHOICE OR POOR CHOICE?

 

SULLIVAN * DEMOCRAT * CONGRESS, 21st DISTRICT NY

 

29 July 2008

Contact: JPS 438 5230

 

                             THAT CHICK DON'T GET IT!

 

The following is an analysis of a slick (but not smart) brochure

which 21st District voters received in the mail today.

 

1.  Sexist message: "Those guys won't change anything"

 

2. Only 3 guys in picture. The 4th   Demoguy is missing. Can you

    guess which one is missing? Hint the  guy with a white

    beard,  the only veteran in the race,,  and the only one

    of the 4 (TB included) who has a website with a platform

     of substance.

 

3. Timing is everything in politics. TB's mailer is premature. She

    is counting the vet  out before his petition is thrown out. Maybe

    she knows the fix is in, ...and she is a party to the deed?

 

4. TB appears to be wearing one of Hillary's cast off campaign

     iron pants suits.

 

5. Change? There is no change here and no message of substance.

 

6. TB claims touts her Catholic Charities work experience, while

    also claiming to be pro-choice. That will ge her the Catholic vote?

 

    TB is not pro-choice because  she does not defend a voter's

    right to choose.

 

    She also says she will guarantee access to health care for all

    (excluding the aborted).

 

Tracey Brooks  more political BS to the people again.

 

                                                                                      J P Sullivan

 

                                                                                   

 

 

SULLIVAN CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS, NOT CASH

SULLIVAN * DEMOCRAT *  CONGRESS, 21st DISTRICT, NY

 

21 July 2008

Contact: JPS 438 5230

 

 

                   CANDIDATES FOR CASH? OR FOR CONGRESS?

 

 

Joseph P Sullivan, of Albany, Democratic candidate for Congress, 21st District

said , today, that media coverage of the 21st district contest, thus far, has been

obsessed with a cash count.

 

Sullivan is not a candidate for cash, he is a candidate for Congress and is focused

on issues vital to our survival as individuals, families, communities and a nation.

 

Go to Sullivan's website:  (click on)  http://journals.aol.com/lonerangeralbany/lonerangeralbany/

 

Compare Sullivan's website content with that of other candidates in the

September 9 Democratic Primary.

 

Tracey Brooks  http://www.traceybrooks.com/

 

Darius Shahinfar     http://www.dariusforcongress.com/

 

Phil Steck   http://www.philsteck.com/

 

Paul Tonko   http://www.paultonkoforcongress2008.com/

 

Also, read the  The Albany Project summation of  the JCC candidate forum held July  17:

http://www.thealbanyproject.com/showDiary.do;jsessionid=9597AA1069629508C0228DE0D2CEFC20?diaryId=3760

 

Campaign reform is easy, said Sullivan. Candidates can do their part- don't take the money...simply post their positions on critical campaign issues.

 

The Media can publish candidate websites, for the benefit of those that have

computers. The Media can summarize the content of those websites, for the benefit of voters who do not have computers. (The majority).

 

Voters can then make the effort to become as fully informed as possible; and

cast informed votes for the best candidate to represent the interests of 21st District voters in Congress. They can pass the word to family, neighbors and friends.

 

The Primary is Tuesday, September 9.  Polls will be open Noon to 9 pm.

Be there!

 

 

                                                                           Joseph P Sullivan

 

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