Showing posts with label 2016. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2016. Show all posts
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Why were there UnContested Races in CT in 2016?
I originally wrote this post in 2016 have you noticed any changes to speak of in CT Politics?
Have the RTCs dedicated themselves towards actually doing some things differently?
Maybe even starting with the leadership of those RTCs due to needing to update the local party with new ideas?
Have the campaigns started working TOGETHER instead of only working with "the sure winner" as an attempt to grow the party in CT like is being done in other parts of the country?
Below is a copy and paste of what I originally wrote in 2016...
It is true there are too many UnContested Races in CT's General Assembly this year & in years past & if things do not change this will be the future as well...
The July 21st article in the Hartford Courant http://www.courant.com/opinion/op-ed/hc-ed-too-many-ct-seats-uncontested-0721-20160720-story.html
points out that "due to apathy" & "lack of leadership" seats are going uncontested during a year when there should be not only full ballots but also high voter turnout since it is a presidential election year
Copied & pasted from the article
"What a shame, then, that more than 25 percent of the House seats will go unchallenged by a major-party candidate, along with four seats in the Senate."
& also this from the article
" 16 Democrats will run unopposed by a Republican, nearly all of them incumbents, according to preliminary information from the secretary of the state's office. "
Shame on the local party leadership for not running full tickets;
but also shame on the cities & towns people that have not stepped up to run for office.
"We the People" means that each citizen has a responsibility to take some small part in running the country;
That means not just showing up once every couple of years to vote a party line without knowing what the issues are but attending town & even state level meetings at the town halls & state capitol.
What are You going to do to change the "defeatist" attitude that is running rampant in our state?
What are You going to do to help #FlipTheGeneralAssembly ?
Have the RTCs dedicated themselves towards actually doing some things differently?
Maybe even starting with the leadership of those RTCs due to needing to update the local party with new ideas?
Have the campaigns started working TOGETHER instead of only working with "the sure winner" as an attempt to grow the party in CT like is being done in other parts of the country?
Below is a copy and paste of what I originally wrote in 2016...
^*^*^*^*^*^ From 2016 Post ^*^*^*^*^
It is true there are too many UnContested Races in CT's General Assembly this year & in years past & if things do not change this will be the future as well...
The July 21st article in the Hartford Courant http://www.courant.com/opinion/op-ed/hc-ed-too-many-ct-seats-uncontested-0721-20160720-story.html
points out that "due to apathy" & "lack of leadership" seats are going uncontested during a year when there should be not only full ballots but also high voter turnout since it is a presidential election year
Copied & pasted from the article
"What a shame, then, that more than 25 percent of the House seats will go unchallenged by a major-party candidate, along with four seats in the Senate."
& also this from the article
" 16 Democrats will run unopposed by a Republican, nearly all of them incumbents, according to preliminary information from the secretary of the state's office. "
Shame on the local party leadership for not running full tickets;
but also shame on the cities & towns people that have not stepped up to run for office.
"We the People" means that each citizen has a responsibility to take some small part in running the country;
That means not just showing up once every couple of years to vote a party line without knowing what the issues are but attending town & even state level meetings at the town halls & state capitol.
What are You going to do to change the "defeatist" attitude that is running rampant in our state?
What are You going to do to help #FlipTheGeneralAssembly ?
Friday, November 3, 2017
Why were there UnContested Races in CT in 2016?
I originally wrote this post in 2016 but have you noticed any changes to speak of in CT Politics?
Have the RTCs dedicated themselves towards actually doing some things differently?
Maybe even starting with the leadership of those RTCs; is there stagnation or a general malaise due to needing to update the local party with new ideas?
Have the campaigns started working TOGETHER instead of only working with "the sure winner" as an attempt to grow the party in CT like is being done in other parts of the country?
Below is what I originally wrote in 2016... are things improving as we look ahead to next week and next year?
It is true there are too many UnContested Races in CT's General Assembly this year & in years past & if things do not change this will be the future as well...
The July 21st article in the Hartford Courant http://www.courant.com/opinion/op-ed/hc-ed-too-many-ct-seats-uncontested-0721-20160720-story.html
points out that "due to apathy" & "lack of leadership" seats are going uncontested during a year when there should be not only full ballots but also high voter turnout since it is a presidential election year
Copied & pasted from the article
"What a shame, then, that more than 25 percent of the House seats will go unchallenged by a major-party candidate, along with four seats in the Senate."
& also this from the article
" 16 Democrats will run unopposed by a Republican, nearly all of them incumbents, according to preliminary information from the secretary of the state's office. "
Shame on the local party leadership for not running full tickets;
but also shame on the cities & towns people that have not stepped up to run for office.
"We the People" means that each citizen has a responsibility to take some small part in running the country;
That means not just showing up once every couple of years to vote a party line without knowing what the issues are but attending town & even state level meetings at the town halls & state capitol.
What are You going to do to change the "defeatist" attitude that is running rampant in our state?
What are You going to do to help #FlipTheGeneralAssembly ?
Have the RTCs dedicated themselves towards actually doing some things differently?
Maybe even starting with the leadership of those RTCs; is there stagnation or a general malaise due to needing to update the local party with new ideas?
Have the campaigns started working TOGETHER instead of only working with "the sure winner" as an attempt to grow the party in CT like is being done in other parts of the country?
Below is what I originally wrote in 2016... are things improving as we look ahead to next week and next year?
It is true there are too many UnContested Races in CT's General Assembly this year & in years past & if things do not change this will be the future as well...
The July 21st article in the Hartford Courant http://www.courant.com/opinion/op-ed/hc-ed-too-many-ct-seats-uncontested-0721-20160720-story.html
points out that "due to apathy" & "lack of leadership" seats are going uncontested during a year when there should be not only full ballots but also high voter turnout since it is a presidential election year
Copied & pasted from the article
"What a shame, then, that more than 25 percent of the House seats will go unchallenged by a major-party candidate, along with four seats in the Senate."
& also this from the article
" 16 Democrats will run unopposed by a Republican, nearly all of them incumbents, according to preliminary information from the secretary of the state's office. "
Shame on the local party leadership for not running full tickets;
but also shame on the cities & towns people that have not stepped up to run for office.
"We the People" means that each citizen has a responsibility to take some small part in running the country;
That means not just showing up once every couple of years to vote a party line without knowing what the issues are but attending town & even state level meetings at the town halls & state capitol.
What are You going to do to change the "defeatist" attitude that is running rampant in our state?
What are You going to do to help #FlipTheGeneralAssembly ?
Thursday, September 28, 2017
A Zombie Croc - Trailer
An early Halloween #Artful8ths offering
With this being almost October; the month when scary movies are highlighted, it's a fitting indie film to consider
We've picked out this B Movie which is available for "On Demand" purchase over on youtube; as a silly scary movie that we're considering watching this coming month.
Are you a fan of B Movies?
Grab the popcorn for Friday Night Movies
What B Movies have been your favorites over the years?
Description of the movie from youtube :
"A team of researchers and a mysterious hunter known only as “Crocodile Jack” venture into the swamp to battle a mysterious swamp beast that has been mutilating town locals for months. They learn that a Voodoo Priest is rumored to be orchestrating a resurrection of not only ancient creatures but a horde of flesh eating zombies. “A Zombie thrill ride.” - Deadly Indie Drive In. “These Grindhouse Zombies Rock!” - Awesome Mag. “Coolest creature film of the year! - Rue Morgue.
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Today in History for September 7th
It seems like only yesterday for some of these events...
Will they ever solve the mystery of the conspiracy theory of the murder of Tupac?
https://youtu.be/mVRiSLVEKKU
Will they ever solve the mystery of the conspiracy theory of the murder of Tupac?
https://youtu.be/mVRiSLVEKKU
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Thursday, July 20, 2017
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
The Russian's Fault? "Hillary's America" Trailer
With all of the talk in the news about the "Russians" being at fault for Hillary losing the race last year;
I honestly wonder if more of the blame could be placed upon this movie by Dinesh D'Souza? "Hillary's America" was released in the theaters in the early summer with the dvd in the retail stores like WalMart & Target in late September or early October.
Were documentaries like that and "Clinton Cash" released for free on the internet more directly responsible for the 2016 losses of the democrats?
Did you see the movie "Hillary's America"?
Did you share the movie or "Clinton Cash" with friends and family when the movies and dvds came out?
https://youtu.be/r7e6gLht6OQ
Today in History for July 18th
Today in History July 18th
A short video recap of some of the historical happenings on this day
https://youtu.be/kgn89CQHfg8
Sunday, July 16, 2017
Saturday, July 15, 2017
Friday, July 14, 2017
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Monday, July 10, 2017
Sunday, July 9, 2017
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Pryme Minister "GRAY" (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) - Artful 8ths
I wanted to share this video of a very talented young man who is right here in our 2nd District & who I had the pleasure to meet while out on the campaign trail this year...
He's going places so keep an eye on him & please share his video
https://youtu.be/WgBWtEybYgg
He's going places so keep an eye on him & please share his video
https://youtu.be/WgBWtEybYgg
Monday, December 5, 2016
The Pinch
Call your elected officials at the state capitol this week
Tell them to Work on Balancing the Budget by making the cuts that are needed instead of cutting services that help our families.
Now is the time for our elected officials to get to work towards starting the much needed downsizing of our government.
They can start by cutting the extra expenses that they have forced us to pay for like big cuts to the CEP Program.
The CEP aka Citizens Election Program gives taxpayer money to the candidates that have "qualified" by raising certain levels of money. The amount varies by race & party but the amounts are in the hundreds of thousands of dollars for state senate & state rep positions & in the millions for the statewide races.
That money can be better spent making certain that we have the needed services for the families that are needed to meet Basic Needs.
Monday, November 28, 2016
Problematic Hartford Commissions
There is a serious problem going on down at Hartford's Town Hall
There are many commissions that do not have the full number of people that are mandated to have citizens of Hartford sitting on them.
When the new mayor took over he forced out prior to having replacements many of the republican commissioners. #BrokeBronin basically got rid of anyone who might oppose the plans that he & his wife have for Hartford taxpayers.
Meanwhile the citizens of Hartford are in fact suffering while the commissions like the Civilian Police Review Board do not meet in a Proper & Timely Manner
Below is a report by Rachel Baird of a recent trip to Hartford only to discover that the Commission Meeting had been cancelled because ONE person on the board was sick & unable to attend.
There are supposed to be 9 people on the board with a minimum of FIVE (5) people in attendance but ONLY 5 people are currently sitting on the board! There are FOUR (4) Missing Commissioners because #BrokeBronin is refusing to allow the correct number of people to be appointed on to it!
Are the people living in Hartford aware of this problem?
If they are why are they not demanding that these seats be filled with people from the community?
Have they been demanding that these seats be filled only to fall on the deaf ears of the mayor & his wife?
Where are the former commission members from all of the commissions that were removed & until their replacements are properly installed they need to be back in place this is why there is so much corruption going on in city hall, there is intentional dysfunction of the process.
https://youtu.be/7QdTKk-YmBs
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