Archive for October 27th, 2006
Below is a shot of “The Church,” home of Righteous Babe Records. I took the shot just before attending The Cost at Hallwalls.
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Buffaloi.com brings to light a proposed salary increase for Dr. Anthony J. Billittier, the Erie County Commissioner of Health. Proposed is a $29,400 raise that would bring his salary (excluding benefits) to $154,460. That is a 23.51% salary increase. That is obscene in light of the Counties financial condition and the exorbitant rate of taxation. I already have a big problem paying his salary in light of the socialist, statist regulations he favors. (it is enough to gall any freedom loving libertarian)
If that isn’t bad enough, non-profit salaries are also exposed in the same post. Here are a few examples cited from Buffaloi.com:
Donald Boswell, who gets $196,742 for running the WNED public stations; Arlene Kaukus, who gets $144,046 as head of the local United Way; Eugene Meeks, who gets $161,926 for running Child and Family Services; James Boles, who gets $149,883 for running People Inc.; and Ronald Silverio who makes $104,955 running AIDS Community Services.
Why do the people who run the non-profits have such large salaries? Because you, me and the rest of the taxpayers subsidize non-profits through government grants. Before I go any further, I am not criticizing the work performed by these agencies, just the costs.
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Many people will be out Saturday night attending Halloween parties being held in numerous clubs and bars in the area. Mother Nature has her own tricks in store for us this weekend that could make travel a bit tricky.
- There is a high wind watch in effect for Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. This could cause more downed tree limbs from already damaged trees. It also threatens to cause Lakeshore flooding.
- A lake effect snow watch is in effect from Saturday night into Sunday with a possibility of 3″-10″ of snow. It is expected to remain south of Buffalo.
Now that Alan Hevesi is embroiled in the middle of a huge scandal, the question is “who should voters pull the lever for in November?” Anyone who still votes for Hevesi is crazy, this is not the first time he has been in the eye of the storm for misappropriating funds.
J. Christopher Callaghan appears to be a very weak candidate at best. Buffalo Geek has his analysis here on what is wrong with both of those candidates, noting that Eliot Spitzer has withdrawn his endorsement of Hevesi.
Clearly, the best, and only viable, candidate now in this race is John Cain. He has the integrity necessary to perform financial oversight in the State with the most dysfunctional state government.
LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF NEW YORK (516) 767-4688 website: http://www.ny.lp.org/ Contact: Richard Cooper nylibertarian@hotmail.com
Corruption Fighter Seeks Comptroller Nomination
Albany, NY 4/23/06: John Cain served on the Clarkstown Planning Board in Rockland County. When offered a bribe, Cain wore a wire for Federal investigators in a case that sent former Rockland Democratic Chair Paul Adler to jail. Now the 54-year old insurance broker and instructor from Congers is seeking the Libertarian Party of New York’s nomination for State Comptroller at the party’s convention to be held April 29th in Albany. John Cain was awarded the John W. Perry Heroism Award at the 2002 Rochester convention by ex-State Chair Richard Cooper. Cain’s candidacy was suggested by Cooper.
What would Cain do if elected? “I would question not just the numbers but the ideas behind the state and local government taxes, spending and borrowing. In particular, I would question the slippery numbers and assumptions put forth for eminent domain abuse schemes. If elected, my primary goal would be to work with an elected Libertarian governor to prevent the state from expending any funds to use the power of eminent domain to take the property of its citizens and turn it over to private enterprise groups. Never underestimate the web of intrigue that a bloated government has created.”
Cain has been on a political odyssey since his days as high school science teacher. He was a longtime Democratic committeeman and was a Democratic candidate for Rockland County Legislature in 1985. Now he is enrolled in the Independence Party until the Libertarian Party obtains permanent party status by winning 50,000 votes for Governor this year. Cain serves as the Chairman of the Rockland County Worker’s Compensation Self-insurance Committee, which manages the self-insurance program covering the county employees. –30-
The time is ripe for electing a Corruption Fighter to State Office.
This bird was big enough to swallow a dog whole!
What I predicted here, is materializing.
G.O.P. Moves Fast to Reignite Issue of Gay Marriage
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 — The divisive debate over gay marriage, which played a prominent role in 2004 campaigns but this year largely faded from view, erupted anew on Thursday as President Bush and Republicans across the country tried to use a court ruling in New Jersey to rally dispirited conservatives to the polls.
These Republicans must have been part of the 80%, according to a Gallup Poll, that opposed miscegenation when the Supreme Court ruled that banning inter-racial marriage was unconstitutional in LOVING v. VIRGINIA, 388 U.S. 1 (1967).
Stop worrying about how 2 people find happiness and commitment. Worry about the economy, Iraq and the National Debt.
Maxim Afinogenov is playing superb hockey. He assisted on the 1st goal tonight and scored the 2nd on a breakaway. The Islanders $67.5 million dollar goalie looked like a rookie when Max got done with him.
Game notes
Afinogenov, the NHL’s No. 1 star last week, has 15 points: 5 goals, 10 assists in the past six games. … DiPietro, who earned a victory Saturday after missing four games with a groin injury, fell to 1-4. … New York, which held a 29-27 shots advantage, was 0-for-3 on the power play. … Nolan was the NHL coach of the year in his second and final season with Buffalo.
The Islanders came out playing a pesky game but the determination of Buffalo and their ability to take advantage of opportunities proved to be too much for New York. Ryan Miller was unbeatable giving his team the chance to win decisively with limited opportunities.
The Sabres have quickly become the flashiest offensive team in the NHL, posting 49 goals in their first 10 games. But they used a methodical attack against the Islanders, scoring once in each period to back Miller’s strong goaltending. The 26-year-old American improved to 8-0 and posted his third career shutout. (cite)
I can hardly wait for Saturday’s game against Atlanta. I will be going to that one and the crowd should be insane!
You can read a detailed analysis of the game here on BfloBlog.
Chris Byrd has some audio highlights here on In Da Buff, as well as a photo of DiPietro sliding to his right as Afinogenov pulled the puck to the left on his backhand to score into a hole the size of downtown surface lot.
