THE STATE OF THE STATE
Governor Paterson is a talented man.
Herewith, are some thoughts as to
what the State of the State should
include:
1. Balancing the budget. Reduce spending.
No new spending.
Responsible New Yorkers are doing so.
Government must do the same.
End sanctuary status for New York
City and New York State.
Require state/ US citizenship
for receiving any social services and
educational benefits, or jobs.
Uneducated, illegal aliens are a drain
on government and law enforcement
budgets, at every level.
Illegals compete with citizens who
will be looking for work in these
times of rising unemployment.
Wean lifers off welfare and social
service systems Reform those
systems to discourage rewarding
destructive, anti-social behaviors,
including teen age pregnancies.
(See earlier post, this blog for more
specifics).
2. Health Care.
All adults over 18
(except if in school) should be
responsible for their own health
and health care.
An obesity tax on soft drinks is
absurd. What will be taxed next?
Why not enact an across the board
fat tax for any adult or child that
exceeds the recommended weight
applicable to their sex, age, height
and physical frame?
Eating less and more exercise is
the answer. This should be a
personal responsibility not
mandated by government.
Not, to worry. With hard economic
times, the obesity problem will
quickly disappear.
3. Education
To become educated, one must
desire to learn, make the effort
to learn and put into practice
that which is learned.
We spend much too much
money and resources
trying to educate unwilling
students who do not value
learning, who do not make
the effort to learn, and who
do not behave in a manner
that demonstrates that they
are, in fact, capable of being
productive, responsible
members of society.
Children who come from
dysfunctional households
and neighborhoods can not
be expected to change.
The responsibility for
improved aspirations and
behaviors lies with
the adults in those households
and neighborhoods, the
churches and with the children
themselves.
Public schools that lack
disciplined environments
where unwilling learners
detract from students who
desire to learn, serve neither
well.
Every child need not go to college.
Particularly those not academically
motivated or equipped.
Such students must be steered
to careers in trades , and other
occupations which afford them
opportunities to be productive
members of society, who earn
a decent living.
The recalcitrant, unwilling
learners should be culled out
of school early and sent to
Boot Camp educational settings
staffed by former military.
Rather than close facilities
like Mt McGregor, convert
the them to boot camp academies.
Involve those participants in
public service work improving
blighted neighborhoods and
deteriorated urban utility/
infrastructure renewal, urban
forestry, etc. Teach them skills
behaviors, attitudes, and values
so that they become well adjusted
productive members of society.
Offer technical, trade, occupational
diplomas to those not academically
inclined or equipped.
Expand the New York Guard or
state organized militia provided for
under the State Constitution.
This body takes over when the
National Guard is activated and
sent out of state.
The New York Guard should have
a construction and public service
focus as well as security mission.
Provide 19,and 20 +year old volunteers
with a modest stipend, health benefits
educational opprtunities, free college
tuition at community colleges, etc.
An expanded New York Guard home
defense/construction/public service
force is a wise move when we are
facing more emergencys, natural
and man made disasters and terrorist
threats.
Do not give people health care, food
an education....have them earn it!
4. Energy and Environment. Focus on Upstate.
Conserve. Use less energy.
Shift away from private vehicles
to rebuilding canals and waterways
rail roads and light rail lines to
move freight and passengers.
Most of New York's population
still resides in the Hudson River
Mohawk-Erie Canal corridors.
Rebuild the transportation, utility
manufacturing and
urban infrastructures of those
corridors.
Create an independent Erie Canal
Authority, seperate from the NYS
Thruway, and seek domestic and
foreign investment to achieve the
above objectives.
Scrap plan to dredge Hudson
River PCB's. Reallocate millions
of dollars to rebuild aging water
and sewer infrastructure of
Troy, Albany, Cohoes
Watervliet and river towns.
Scrap the taxpayer give aways to
AMD and other such outfits, investing
in blue collar jobs in transportation
utilities, manufacturing, trades and
construction.
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are not
the way to go in the vastness of Upstate.
Natural gas, water power and, yes, coal
will be required for transporation, heating
and electric power production.
Expand agriculture and food production
processing base of Upstate as well as
forestry potential.
In our unstable times, it is wise to
rely more on local food production.
These are but a few suggestions that can
restore New York to it's former place as
the Empire State.
Joe Sullivan
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Is there a need for a Black and
Puerto Rican Caucus in Albany
and Washington?
No.
We have a Black President-elect
Black Governor and
Black State Senate Leader.
The President-elect represents
all Americans.
The Governor of New York and
the State Senate Leader represent
all New Yorkers.
All members of Congress respresent
their particular districts, and all
Americans.
Members of the New York State
Legislature represent their
particular districts,and all
New Yorkers.
Blacks and Hispanics can be
rightly proud of people of their
origins who have been elected
and appointed, to leadership
posts at the national, state and
local levels.
If we are to survive the challenges
that face us, we must face those
challenges as Americans and New
Yorkers.
The time has come to unite, rather
than divide by race, ethnic origins
gender, religion, and sexual
orientation.
The annual Black and Puert Rican
Legislators Caucus bash held in
Albany each February must not be
paid for with public monies.
Such groups who hold gatherings
in Albany, including special interest
lobby groups, must reimburse the
City of Albany and State of New York
for any costs relating to increased
security, police and fire department
overtime, and clean ups by DGS
and OGS workers.
The party is over. All groups must
pay their own way when they come
to Albany.
Local and state taxpayers need
tax relief. This is one way to achieve
that goal.
Joe Sullivan
Puerto Rican Caucus in Albany
and Washington?
No.
We have a Black President-elect
Black Governor and
Black State Senate Leader.
The President-elect represents
all Americans.
The Governor of New York and
the State Senate Leader represent
all New Yorkers.
All members of Congress respresent
their particular districts, and all
Americans.
Members of the New York State
Legislature represent their
particular districts,and all
New Yorkers.
Blacks and Hispanics can be
rightly proud of people of their
origins who have been elected
and appointed, to leadership
posts at the national, state and
local levels.
If we are to survive the challenges
that face us, we must face those
challenges as Americans and New
Yorkers.
The time has come to unite, rather
than divide by race, ethnic origins
gender, religion, and sexual
orientation.
The annual Black and Puert Rican
Legislators Caucus bash held in
Albany each February must not be
paid for with public monies.
Such groups who hold gatherings
in Albany, including special interest
lobby groups, must reimburse the
City of Albany and State of New York
for any costs relating to increased
security, police and fire department
overtime, and clean ups by DGS
and OGS workers.
The party is over. All groups must
pay their own way when they come
to Albany.
Local and state taxpayers need
tax relief. This is one way to achieve
that goal.
Joe Sullivan
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
ELECTION 2008:
The real winners are Osama
Al Qeada, Hillary and Bill Clinton
and all those who hate America
including native-born as well as
foreigners.
The losers are America and all
Americans.
In 2008 we watched the
mainstream media promote a glib
but inexperienced candidate
who lacks the ability to make sound
judgements.
The media, and political left, vilified
George Bush , portrayed Obama as
our savior and unthinking, poorly
informed voters
provided Obama with victory.
He cleverly ran on a platform
of change without clearly defining
the nature of that change.
Nevertheless, Obama won the
office.
Thinking Americans want him
to succeed.
For, if he fails ,America and all
Americans will suffer a fate too
terrible for most to imagine.
Obama won the prize and
reality set in.
He had no qualified team to fill
key cabinet posts.
Obama's inexperience and
poor judgement
became quickly apparent.
He turned to Hillary Clinton
(and Bill).
Obama nominated Hillary
for Secretary of State.
Former Clinton operatives
were nominated by Obama
to fill key cabinet posts.
Hillary(and Bill) are now the
puppet masters
controlling Obama and the
federal government.
So, much for change.
These key Obama appointments
underscore that he is not qualified
to perform the primary
presidential function of being an
effective Commander in Chief
in a time when we are at
war with Islamic radicals who
seek our destruction.
Remember, Hillary said so
in the 2008 Democratic Primary.
Obama's selections for
Attorney General
Homeland Security Director
and CIA Director
will seal America's fate, if the
U S Senate does not reject
these appointments.
Odds are that Democratic
Party loyalists in the Senate
will rubber stamp these
appointments. They are unable
and unwilling to put America
before political party.
Homeland Security
is the overriding issue.
Without a safe America
the economy , petty party politics
and struggles for political power
the environment, health care
and all the rest
won't matter.
America will be finished
and so will all of us be.
Leftist Democrats
and their allies in the media
partyline voters and an
uniformed electorate
have handed Osama
Al Qaeda, and all our enemies
America on a silver platter.
Incredible!
With Obama as their front
man, they have succeeded
in doing this, even before Obama
takes office.
The Clintons? They are too
absorbed with maintaining
and gaining political power, that
they appear not to see they will
share in our fate.
I had intended to focus on
Governor Paterson's State of
the State address, and the local
2009 Albany City elections.
But, the reality is that neither
of these will matter if Obama's
appointments for Attorney General
CIA Director and Homeland
Security Director are confirmed
by the U S Senate.
What can we do? Intensely lobby
the Senators, write Obama and
plead for him to come to his
senses.
Pray for America, and ourselves.
Make immediate emergency/disaster
preparations, including a survival
plan for yourself and your loved ones.
Remember, God helps those who help
themselves.
This is not a drill!
Joe Sullivan
The real winners are Osama
Al Qeada, Hillary and Bill Clinton
and all those who hate America
including native-born as well as
foreigners.
The losers are America and all
Americans.
In 2008 we watched the
mainstream media promote a glib
but inexperienced candidate
who lacks the ability to make sound
judgements.
The media, and political left, vilified
George Bush , portrayed Obama as
our savior and unthinking, poorly
informed voters
provided Obama with victory.
He cleverly ran on a platform
of change without clearly defining
the nature of that change.
Nevertheless, Obama won the
office.
Thinking Americans want him
to succeed.
For, if he fails ,America and all
Americans will suffer a fate too
terrible for most to imagine.
Obama won the prize and
reality set in.
He had no qualified team to fill
key cabinet posts.
Obama's inexperience and
poor judgement
became quickly apparent.
He turned to Hillary Clinton
(and Bill).
Obama nominated Hillary
for Secretary of State.
Former Clinton operatives
were nominated by Obama
to fill key cabinet posts.
Hillary(and Bill) are now the
puppet masters
controlling Obama and the
federal government.
So, much for change.
These key Obama appointments
underscore that he is not qualified
to perform the primary
presidential function of being an
effective Commander in Chief
in a time when we are at
war with Islamic radicals who
seek our destruction.
Remember, Hillary said so
in the 2008 Democratic Primary.
Obama's selections for
Attorney General
Homeland Security Director
and CIA Director
will seal America's fate, if the
U S Senate does not reject
these appointments.
Odds are that Democratic
Party loyalists in the Senate
will rubber stamp these
appointments. They are unable
and unwilling to put America
before political party.
Homeland Security
is the overriding issue.
Without a safe America
the economy , petty party politics
and struggles for political power
the environment, health care
and all the rest
won't matter.
America will be finished
and so will all of us be.
Leftist Democrats
and their allies in the media
partyline voters and an
uniformed electorate
have handed Osama
Al Qaeda, and all our enemies
America on a silver platter.
Incredible!
With Obama as their front
man, they have succeeded
in doing this, even before Obama
takes office.
The Clintons? They are too
absorbed with maintaining
and gaining political power, that
they appear not to see they will
share in our fate.
I had intended to focus on
Governor Paterson's State of
the State address, and the local
2009 Albany City elections.
But, the reality is that neither
of these will matter if Obama's
appointments for Attorney General
CIA Director and Homeland
Security Director are confirmed
by the U S Senate.
What can we do? Intensely lobby
the Senators, write Obama and
plead for him to come to his
senses.
Pray for America, and ourselves.
Make immediate emergency/disaster
preparations, including a survival
plan for yourself and your loved ones.
Remember, God helps those who help
themselves.
This is not a drill!
Joe Sullivan
Friday, January 2, 2009
Visit http://democracyinalbany.com/
Click on Diary entry 1/2/09 Homicides..... which contains a narrative
and this statement:
I'm sure some people will be outraged at my comments and claim absolutely no connection between Tuffey/Jennings mismanagment and the very high homicide rate in Albany. Some people will try to slice and dice this commentary and float 1000 and 1 excuses why Tuffey and Jennings are not to blame. Who then? Who should be held accountable?
Who should be held accountable? THE PERPS !!!
Joe Sullivan
Click on Diary entry 1/2/09 Homicides..... which contains a narrative
and this statement:
I'm sure some people will be outraged at my comments and claim absolutely no connection between Tuffey/Jennings mismanagment and the very high homicide rate in Albany. Some people will try to slice and dice this commentary and float 1000 and 1 excuses why Tuffey and Jennings are not to blame. Who then? Who should be held accountable?
Who should be held accountable? THE PERPS !!!
Joe Sullivan
ARE YOU READY?
Check out this site, today!
Albany County
http://www.albanycounty.com/departments/health/news.asp?id=2315
Also, visit archives this blog for emergency/disaster preparedness
terrorism and crime entries and more useful links.
Joe Sullivan
Check out this site, today!
Albany County
http://www.albanycounty.com/departments/health/news.asp?id=2315
Also, visit archives this blog for emergency/disaster preparedness
terrorism and crime entries and more useful links.
Joe Sullivan
THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION. COMMANDER IN CHIEF?
The future of America and our futures hang in the balance.
We all should be wary.
Click here: 2008 Military Times poll: Wary about Obama - Army News, opinions, editorials, news from Iraq, photos, reports - Ar
Joe Sullivan
The future of America and our futures hang in the balance.
We all should be wary.
Click here: 2008 Military Times poll: Wary about Obama - Army News, opinions, editorials, news from Iraq, photos, reports - Ar
Joe Sullivan
ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS ARE CARETAKERS
Media reports tell us that Goveror Paterson will not pick
a "caretaker" to succeed Senator Hillary Clinton because
senority matters in the U. S. Senate.
(Times Union 1/2/09 p A1)
Political reality check. All elected officials are caretakers
who serve at the pleasure of the people.
No one has a claim to an office beyond the
term of that office.
2010 is light years away in our troubled world. What happens
this year will determine whether or not we have economic
and political collapse.
We need able, experienced good shepherds to lead their
flocks to safety.
Yesterday is gone, tomorrow is but a hope. All we have is today.
What we do today will determine our tomorrow, and whether
or not we have one.
Joe Sullivan
Media reports tell us that Goveror Paterson will not pick
a "caretaker" to succeed Senator Hillary Clinton because
senority matters in the U. S. Senate.
(Times Union 1/2/09 p A1)
Political reality check. All elected officials are caretakers
who serve at the pleasure of the people.
No one has a claim to an office beyond the
term of that office.
2010 is light years away in our troubled world. What happens
this year will determine whether or not we have economic
and political collapse.
We need able, experienced good shepherds to lead their
flocks to safety.
Yesterday is gone, tomorrow is but a hope. All we have is today.
What we do today will determine our tomorrow, and whether
or not we have one.
Joe Sullivan
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