ALBANY COUNTY
STYROFOAM BAN
Albany County has enacted a
selective styrofoam ban:
http://wamc.org/post/albany-county-bans-styrofoam-containers
A court challenge may occur
because the law singles out
establishments that have 15
or more locations nationally.
One could argue this law is
discriminatory.
How about banning disposable
diapers and road salt, which do
harm to the environment?
Joe Sullivan
Monday, December 16, 2013
Sunday, December 15, 2013
GETTING THE LEAD OUT?
Congressman Tonko led the battle to
exempt fire hydrants from EPA rules
that would have mandated fire hydrant
replacement because of lead present
in existing hydrants.
http://www.awwa.org/home/awwa-news-details/articleid/1958/house-passes-bill-to-exempt-hydrants-from-lead-safety-law.aspx
What about the City of Albany where
lead water lines from streets to homes
exist?
Perhaps, this explains low voter
turnout in city elections in 2013?
Do "progressives" drink bottled
water?
Joe Sullivan
Congressman Tonko led the battle to
exempt fire hydrants from EPA rules
that would have mandated fire hydrant
replacement because of lead present
in existing hydrants.
http://www.awwa.org/home/awwa-news-details/articleid/1958/house-passes-bill-to-exempt-hydrants-from-lead-safety-law.aspx
What about the City of Albany where
lead water lines from streets to homes
exist?
Perhaps, this explains low voter
turnout in city elections in 2013?
Do "progressives" drink bottled
water?
Joe Sullivan
Saturday, December 7, 2013
PEARL HARBOR
72 years ago, on a grey December
day, we heard the news of the attack.
There was no question that America
was at war.
America was insulated then, by two
oceans. Yet, air raid drills became
the norm. Enemy subs lurked offshore
on the Atlantic, while the West Coast
braced for an invasion that never came.
On the home front rationing occurred.
My job was to cut and save metal cans
and tend the vegetable garden. Coal
was scarce. Many winter nights we
went without heat.
America is a very different place now.
Changes in attitudes, demographics
and politics are evident.
We are still at war, but many people
scarcely notice, if all.
Yet, the home front has become the
front line in America's struggle to
survive.
We have a President and Congress
that has failed to secure our national
borders.
Tens of millions of illegal aliens have
invaded our land. Among them, those
that seek to destroy us.
The latter have also arrived via the
legal immigration process, and by
simply overstaying student and other
visas.
Drug dealers, foreign and domestic
disregard our borders, and have set
up operations everywhere in America.
These, and, native born. antisocial
malcontents are the natural allies of
the foreign terrorists who seek our
destruction.
Our Navy has declined to the size
it was at the start of WW1. Yet,
the naval capabilities of our foes
continue to increase.
We have failed to enforce the
Monroe Doctrine. Adversaries
are siting missiles in Venezuela
that are capable of hitting any
city in the U S or Canada.
Recently a ship carrying missiles
was discovered in the Port of
Kingston, Jamaica. Scant mention
in the media.
Our Constitution is under attack
by a President, Congress, and
Judiciary who are violating their
oaths of office to uphold the
Constitution.
The main stream media has
become the mouthpiece for the
self styled "progressives" who
have taken control of government
at all levels, and all branches.
Our Second Amendment Rights
have been trampled under foot.
The so called NY Safe Act rammed
through the State Legislature by
the Governor, this year has, in fact
made citizens of NYS less safe
and more vulnerable to domestic
criminals and foreign invaders.
The 2014 Elections at the state
level and Congressional Elections
may well decide whether, or not
America will stand or fall.
Is the electorate up to the challenge?
The future of America, and all
Americans, are on the line.
Joe Sullivan
72 years ago, on a grey December
day, we heard the news of the attack.
There was no question that America
was at war.
America was insulated then, by two
oceans. Yet, air raid drills became
the norm. Enemy subs lurked offshore
on the Atlantic, while the West Coast
braced for an invasion that never came.
On the home front rationing occurred.
My job was to cut and save metal cans
and tend the vegetable garden. Coal
was scarce. Many winter nights we
went without heat.
America is a very different place now.
Changes in attitudes, demographics
and politics are evident.
We are still at war, but many people
scarcely notice, if all.
Yet, the home front has become the
front line in America's struggle to
survive.
We have a President and Congress
that has failed to secure our national
borders.
Tens of millions of illegal aliens have
invaded our land. Among them, those
that seek to destroy us.
The latter have also arrived via the
legal immigration process, and by
simply overstaying student and other
visas.
Drug dealers, foreign and domestic
disregard our borders, and have set
up operations everywhere in America.
These, and, native born. antisocial
malcontents are the natural allies of
the foreign terrorists who seek our
destruction.
Our Navy has declined to the size
it was at the start of WW1. Yet,
the naval capabilities of our foes
continue to increase.
We have failed to enforce the
Monroe Doctrine. Adversaries
are siting missiles in Venezuela
that are capable of hitting any
city in the U S or Canada.
Recently a ship carrying missiles
was discovered in the Port of
Kingston, Jamaica. Scant mention
in the media.
Our Constitution is under attack
by a President, Congress, and
Judiciary who are violating their
oaths of office to uphold the
Constitution.
The main stream media has
become the mouthpiece for the
self styled "progressives" who
have taken control of government
at all levels, and all branches.
Our Second Amendment Rights
have been trampled under foot.
The so called NY Safe Act rammed
through the State Legislature by
the Governor, this year has, in fact
made citizens of NYS less safe
and more vulnerable to domestic
criminals and foreign invaders.
The 2014 Elections at the state
level and Congressional Elections
may well decide whether, or not
America will stand or fall.
Is the electorate up to the challenge?
The future of America, and all
Americans, are on the line.
Joe Sullivan
Friday, December 6, 2013
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
DO NOT INHALE?
Air pollution and asthma.
Read:
http://www.everydayhealth.com/asthma/air-pollution-link-to-asthma.aspx?xid=aol_rss
What about excessive road salt
dumped on roads, bridges, parking
lots every winter?
When the salt drys, it become
airborne and mixes with vehicle
exhausts.
Not good for asthma or for
persons on salt restricted diets.
Not good for roads, bridges
street trees or exteriors of homes.
Destroys our ever more expensive
vehicles, brake/fuel lines and tires.
RX? Slow down in bad weather.
Kick the road salt habit. Save
money and public health.
Assignment for politicians. Ram
through a ban on road salt in the
first day of the state legislative
session, just as you did with
the NY SAFE Act (gun control
law) January 2013.
Albany County legislators take
note. Road salt is hazardous to
your, and our health.
A road salt ban makes more
sense than your selective
discriminatory styrofoam ban
Joe Sullivan
Air pollution and asthma.
Read:
http://www.everydayhealth.com/asthma/air-pollution-link-to-asthma.aspx?xid=aol_rss
What about excessive road salt
dumped on roads, bridges, parking
lots every winter?
When the salt drys, it become
airborne and mixes with vehicle
exhausts.
Not good for asthma or for
persons on salt restricted diets.
Not good for roads, bridges
street trees or exteriors of homes.
Destroys our ever more expensive
vehicles, brake/fuel lines and tires.
RX? Slow down in bad weather.
Kick the road salt habit. Save
money and public health.
Assignment for politicians. Ram
through a ban on road salt in the
first day of the state legislative
session, just as you did with
the NY SAFE Act (gun control
law) January 2013.
Albany County legislators take
note. Road salt is hazardous to
your, and our health.
A road salt ban makes more
sense than your selective
discriminatory styrofoam ban
Joe Sullivan
Monday, December 2, 2013
REAL ELECTION
CAMPAIGN REFORM
This Times Union editorial
calls for Governor Cuomo to
champion campaign reform.
Read:
http://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/Editorial-It-s-reform-time-governor-5024696.php
Governor Cuomo, who has
amassed a multimillion dollar
war chest from special interests
is going to lead the charge for
campaign reform? Really?
The TU cites the key items
on the campaign reform list:
* lower contribution limits
* reining in soft money
* Board of Election overhaul
*a system of public financing
of campaigns
Strike public financing of
political campaigns.
The electorate should not bear
the financial cost of political
campaigns. This would amount
to another tax increase and would
do little to reform campaigns.
The keys to real campaign reform
lie with the media, the candidates
and the electorate.
To begin: campaign time frames
should be shortened.
The media and candidates can refuse
to take the money.
The media should provide equal
coverage to all bonafide candidates
in their own words. Reporters refrain
from injecting their opinions and
editorials boards refrain from
endorsements.
Candidates should present clear
positions on vital issues in their
own words, in writing, on air
and in public forums.
The electorate has the responsibilty
to vote and to cast informed votes
rather than blind party line voting.
Otherwise, campaign reform as
advocated by the TU and others
is just another political scam.
Joe Sullivan
CAMPAIGN REFORM
This Times Union editorial
calls for Governor Cuomo to
champion campaign reform.
Read:
http://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/Editorial-It-s-reform-time-governor-5024696.php
Governor Cuomo, who has
amassed a multimillion dollar
war chest from special interests
is going to lead the charge for
campaign reform? Really?
The TU cites the key items
on the campaign reform list:
* lower contribution limits
* reining in soft money
* Board of Election overhaul
*a system of public financing
of campaigns
Strike public financing of
political campaigns.
The electorate should not bear
the financial cost of political
campaigns. This would amount
to another tax increase and would
do little to reform campaigns.
The keys to real campaign reform
lie with the media, the candidates
and the electorate.
To begin: campaign time frames
should be shortened.
The media and candidates can refuse
to take the money.
The media should provide equal
coverage to all bonafide candidates
in their own words. Reporters refrain
from injecting their opinions and
editorials boards refrain from
endorsements.
Candidates should present clear
positions on vital issues in their
own words, in writing, on air
and in public forums.
The electorate has the responsibilty
to vote and to cast informed votes
rather than blind party line voting.
Otherwise, campaign reform as
advocated by the TU and others
is just another political scam.
Joe Sullivan
TAX REDISTRIBUTION
IS NOT TAX RELIEF
Fred LeBrun hits the nail on the head
again with another insightful column.
Read:
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/LeBrun-Sleight-of-hand-or-tax-relief-5024627.php
Will the STAR and SENIOR STAR
programs be sacrificed on the altar
of election year expediency?
If the Governor plays this card, he
will be more vulnerable to defeat in 2014.
The same is true of state legislators
who would vote for replacing Star
and Senior Star with a circuit breaker
property tax program.
Joe Sullivan
IS NOT TAX RELIEF
Fred LeBrun hits the nail on the head
again with another insightful column.
Read:
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/LeBrun-Sleight-of-hand-or-tax-relief-5024627.php
Will the STAR and SENIOR STAR
programs be sacrificed on the altar
of election year expediency?
If the Governor plays this card, he
will be more vulnerable to defeat in 2014.
The same is true of state legislators
who would vote for replacing Star
and Senior Star with a circuit breaker
property tax program.
Joe Sullivan
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