DaBrinker Report

Wall Street gets H1N1 Vaccines while Main Street put on Waiting List

It seems the financial bailout isn’t the only bailout happening on Wall Street these days. It's been reported that the folks on Wall Street from Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, The Federal Reserve and The New York Stock Exchange have received preferential H1N1 swine flu vaccines even while health care clinics, doctors and Hospitals have short supplies and waiting lists.  Yet another example of just  how much special treatment Wall Street banks get while everyday people on Main Street are hung out to dry.

What's most disturbing about this is that there are thousands of New Yorkers waiting for the H1N1 vaccine that should has gotten their shots before the fat cats on Wall Street as per the  CDC's recommendations.

The Untied States Center for Disease Control (CDC)recommended that the following groups receive the vaccine before others (HIgh Risk):

•        pregnant women,
  
•        people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age,
  
•        health care and emergency medical services personnel with direct patient contact,
• children 6 months through 4 years of age, and
• children 5 through 18 years of age who have chronic medical conditions. 

Call me crazy but I think its safe to assume that the vast majority of people on Wall Street are NOT Pregnant women, toddlers, children under 18 or health care workers.    This story and the lack of coverage on it is exactly what's wrong with everything today

Republican "Pit Bull" State Senator behind those "No New plates" websites

County Clerk George Williams of Oswego County and Patricia Ritchie of St. Lawrence County are the first two clerks in the state to mount an online petition drive against a plan for New Yorkers to pay $25 for new tags for their vehicles in April.  what's interesting is that both of these counties reside in the 48th Senate District, which is represented by Senator Darrel Auberine. and like my mamma always said where theres smoke there's always fire -- and sure enough the website for Geroge Williams is registered to "Friend of Senator Libous" via a company called network Solutions based in Virginia.  And when you look at the website for Patricia Ritchie the registrant is different but its also via network solutions and i'm willing to bet the farm there's a connection. 

Senator Libous is the head of the Republican senate campaign committee, who job is to try and win back the majority.  First he tried a coup with Senator "Sleeze" Pedro Espada and Seantor "woman beater" Hiram Monserate,  now he's setting up websites.  

It's sad that Libous and his Republican collegeues feel the need to play these hide and seek games.  do they really think we wouldn't find out, I mean come on it's 2009 not 1969 

Hey average New Yorker you think times are tough try living on $136,700 a YEAR

But don't feel bad for NYS Judges because earlier this month Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman announced that he would double judges' supplemental allowance to $10,000 A YEAR, to cover items such as uncovered medical expenses, robe dry cleaning, travel, judicial license plates and marriage counseling.

You mean to tell me for $146,700 dollars a year these guys can't pay for their own dry cleaning or license plates. And why should NYS taxpayers be footing the bill for marriage counseling for Judges? do correction officers, and other state employees also enjoy this perk?   

in todays Times Union article The office of Court Administration spokesman David Bookstaver said."... frankly, some of them (Judges) are leaving because they can't make ends meet. This is really to make the judges lives slightly more tenable in an untenable situation."  Bookstaver added that the judiciary may reconsider the expanded benefit if judges receive a pay raise before April 15.

A pay raise, are these guys really that out of touch with reality? does he not know NYS is facing A $3 Billion budget deficit, and that Governor Paterson is now warning that NYS may run out of money this December and may not be able to pay some bills?

Maybe $136,700 isn't a lot for some but when you add in the generous state benefits package and pension system I think most people would agree it's pretty damn good gig.  But if they feel it not enough money they are welcomed to step down and take a private sector job. And I'm pretty sure there are plenty of talented lawyers here in NY willing to work for $136,700. 

Did you Know that the Median NYS income 2007  $53,448 (US Census Bureau)

 

Did you Know? there will be 2 constitutional amendments on the Ballot this Novemember

As most of you know 7 days from now New Yorkers will be going to the polls to cast their votes for local office holders, some will also be casting votes for a new Congressperson.  But did you know that on this years ballot ALL New Yorkers will be asked to either support or reject 2 constitutional Amendments.  I for one did not know about these till yesterday.  here's what they are.  click here to learn more about these amendments

proposal #1: 

Amendment to section 1 of article 14 of the Constitution, in relation to the use of certain forest preserve lands by National Grid to construct a 46 kV power line along State Route 56 in St. Lawrence County. 

The proposed amendment would authorize the Legislature to convey up to six acres of forest preservel and along State Route 56 in St. Lawrence County to National Grid for construction of a power line. In exchange, National Grid would convey to the State at least 10 acres of forest land in St. Lawrence County, to be incorporated into the forest preserve. The land to be conveyed by National Grid to the State must be at least equal in value to the land conveyed to National Grid by the State.

proposal #2:

Amendment to article 3 of the Constitution, in relation to authorizing the Legislature to allow prisoners to voluntarily perform work for nonprofit organizations. The proposed amendment would authorize the Legislature to pass legislation to permit inmates in state and local correctional facilities to perform work for nonprofit organizations. Shall the proposed amendment be approved?

Is this the change you voted for...

Going off topic but saw this and as the saying goes the rest is history

At the 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen this December a treaty may be signed.  Most of the third world countries will sign it, because they think they’re going to get money out of it. Most of the left-wing regime from the European Union will rubber stamp it. Will Obama sign it??? The draft copy of this treaty calls for a New World Government, one which would make the United states the biggest contributor "aka paying" country.   Is this the kind of Change we Hoped for???   

see clip below and see determine for yourself if this seems like a good idea

Gov. Paterson to Upstate NY: Your roads, bridges and rail system NOT a State priority. Assemblywoman says that wrong!

Last Friday Governor Paterson told Upstate that NY will not invest in upstate transporation needs, Roads and bridges.  But what's most disturbing is that jsut a few months ago he signed legislation to help address downstate transportion needs with Billions of dollars and from what I understand the law passed includes a provision that says upstate roads and bridges needs will be addressed this year.

Yet I haven't heard many upstate electeds or editoral boards screaming at the governor for not willing to invest in our economic recovery.  However,Assemblywoman Addie Russell  did challenge the Governor's short sighted decsion, and she's a Democrat. Clearly she understands the importance of investing in our local roads, bridges and rail system for our economic recovery. 

The Daily Rag, AKA "Daily Times" is JOKE and VOTERS Confirm it --Sienna Poll 23CD

One only needs to read todays story Dem ads against candidate clarified. to see why the vast majority think the Daily Times is a rag.  They try and make the argument that The DCCC ad which says  Ms. Scozzafava "voted for  taxes and fees 190 times."  is wrong becuase her votes where to extend county sales tax rates. So per the Daily Times "Sales taxes" are"NOT TAXES", and keeping them from going down is not a tax increase.  Hey daily times, IF it quacks like a duck and walks like a duck IT's a freakin' duck!

No wonder wht nearly 80% of voters from Jefferson, Lewis and St. lawarence counties say they don't care what the paper has to say. read the results for yourself at the Siena research institute website. look for:(click on Crosstabs)

October 01, 2009
Scozzafava Has Early 7-Point Lead in Tight 3-Way Race
Voters Closely Divided Between Owens & Scozzafava on Issues
Owens Strongest in South; Scozzafava Strongest in West
Crosstabs

The Press release for the poll said that newspaper endorsements accorss the district were positive except in the North Western part of the district -- (Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence)

 

I solve Problems... Lt. Gov Ravitch "Mr Wolf"

Everybody who's anybody in State Government knows that Mr. Ravitch is the premier government technician that has been called upon time and again to help solve problems and he gets the job done RIGHT. He's our version of "Mr. Winston Wolf" from Pulp Fiction. 

And now there are reports that Governor Paterson is NOT heeding his Lt. Governor's (MR. I solve problems) advise let alone hearing him out and tensions are getting high. Ravitch wants to do the right thing by New York, but Paterson and his political team are worried about their future, as if they really think he's has a future beyond 2010. Paterson should check out this clip:   

Mr Wolf = Ravitch

Jim = DAvid Paterson

 recap -- Mr Wolf tells Jim to make him some coffee.... get me some blankets/quilts and sheets and he'll solve the problem.

Can you say Congressman David Paterson.....

Remember, you read it first on the DaBrinker Report --October 2, 2009. Rangel doesn't run for re-election, AND Governor Paterson gets Rangel's Congressional seat clearing the deck for Governor Cuomo. 

It's become crystal clear that despite Paterson's repeated claims that's he's running for Governor and that he can win, it's just not possible. One only needs to look at the recent Siena poll from the 23th Congressional district race (the North Country) 

Favorability Numbers (among Democrats)

• Obama 78%
• Speaker Pelosi  52%  
• Dede Sozzafava (Republican) 36%
• Gov. Paterson 33%

The only question is where does Paterson land, it will be in DC as a member of Congress. The opening for him will be the departure of Congressman Charlie Rangel. The 79 year olds mounting ethical and tax problems have become a potential lighting rod for Congressional Democrats who will be facing tough mid term elections next year.  

And the man who's going to make this all happen is no other than the ageless Rev. Al Sharpton.  a week or so ago he convened a meeting in NYC of clergy, labor and business leaders and elected officials to discuss the next steps in the Paterson situation, after President Obama's bombshell. It should be noted that Sharpton and Paterson are very close.

So remember Congressman Paterson-- you read it first her on DaBrinker! 

New State Republican Chair on the hot seat for the 23th Congressional race

news stories popping up about Republicans getting weak kneed about Dede pose a serious dilemma for the  new Republican State chair Ed Cox. Because it's clear that the extreme right of the Republican party is willing to throw a progressive republican under the bus for the sake of their Ideology.  

The question now is will Ed Cox allow that to happen or will he try annd be successful in rallying support for Dede who is more of a mainstream republican. The decisions Ed Cox makes in this race will have an impact on all races in 2010.