That’s the title of an Editorial in the NY Post today.
Apparently Mayor Bloomberg has stated, that despite the fiscal deficit facing the city, he’s not going to cut any funding for the arts.
Instead, among the things he’s cutting is a whole class (1000 officers) at the police academy.
In my view, safety and security trump “culture”. How else are we to enjoy the “culture” if we’re not safe enough to get to it? The City needs the police (and fire fighters) more than it does the arts.
Don’t get me wrong, I like “culture” and the arts; but I don’t see it as being either something the government needs to fund in the first place.
Just curious–why has the passage of Prop 8 in California ignited this storm of protests across the country, that is outside of California?
Why are there no protests about the similar laws voters passed in Florida and Arizona? Is it just a California thing?
/Just curious
//Don’t have an opinion on said issue
Okay, this is getting silly now…
The Mayor’s latest idea to raise revenue…taxing plastic bags?!?!
Stupid. Very stupid. Especially for a city that is flush with bodegas (a/k/a corner stores/delis) and delivery food, why would people want to pay an extra nickle on these things?
Reuters: Putin may return to Kremlin in ‘09: report
Since it’s Putin who is already pulling the strings in Russia, would this even be much of a difference?
Now that the ‘08 election is over, both parties are already preparing for the 2010 election!
(Do they ever take a break?)
However, meanwhile, in NYC, now with the national race over…it’s time to prepare for the 2009 mayoral circus election!
And from the looks of things, it ain’t gonna be pretty!
THere are probably two other things being voted on in seperate states
In California, it’s Proposition 8, which from what I understand would ban same-sex marriages.
Personally, I don’t have an opinion on this measure, but I’m just interested in watching it out of curiosity.
Then up in Mass, there’s proposition 1 which would apparently abolish (or is it freeze?) the state income tax. It’s really going to be interesting if the people of MA want to sort of “stick-it” to Beacon Hill. If it passes though, how will the Big Dig ever be paid for?
(Sorry, had to ask)
Yes, I voted.
Using the machine was a lot less cool than I expected it to be though. TV portrayed it as something much neater. Oh well.
Oddly enough, I voted in the lobby of an apartment building. Not in a school or library, a residential building. Only in NYC I suppose.
From PB&J
ANyone else craving some PB right now?
‘Governator’ Schwarzenegger mocks ’skinny’ Obama
The Austrian-born former Mr Universe has hosted a bodybuilding tournament in Columbus for several years, and opened his address by inviting Obama to participate in the next event.
“Every year in March I come here to organize the Arnold Classic, which is all about building the body and pumping,” Schwarzenegger said.
“That’s why I want to invite Senator Obama because he needs to do something about those skinny legs. I’m going to make him do some squats.
This is less funny less on the political side of things than it is in terms of gym humor.
Also brings to mind the old SNL skit with Hans and Franz–who belittled the “puny girlymen”.
/Squats Rule!
//Heavy squat days ftw!
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NYAG Cuomo warns nine banks about bonus payments - Yahoo! News
Here’s the thing though–those bonueses are taxed by the City, State and Federal govt’s. The City and State, which are going to be hurting for tax revenue, are probably looking forward to.
Plus a lot of the bank bonus money is used by the recipients as disposable income–thus boosting the City’s economy.
Now here’s the State AG, using taxpayer money, to potentially deprive the state of more tax revenues.
Albany is such a screwed up place.
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From Drudge’s current headline:
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Anyone got a pronunciation?
NY City Council votes to extend term limits
Despite 2 referendums in the 90s to impose two term limits on local politicians.
Granted, Bloomberg wil/would probably do a better job steering through the upcoming fiscal crisis than any of his challengers would, but still.
I’d guess that if you took a poll of swing-state residents about now, more than 75% of them would state that they’re sick of campaign ads.
More photos of Joe the Plumber have emerged–and he’s wearing an Ohio State Buckeyes sweatshirt.
This man becomes more and more likable by the minute!
Just an observation–there’s not been much talk of the “3 G’s” (Guns, G-d and Gays) on the campaign trail this year, has there?
At least compared to 2004?
I feel bad for Joe the Plumber–he was thrust into the national spotlight and the media has gone crazy investigating him.