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Hamptons Politics: December 2009

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A resident's perspective on local politics in The Hamptons. Thursday, December 17, 2009. I have enough money to last me the rest of my life, unless I buy something. Jackie Mason (1934 - ). Latvia, Iceland and Dubai, in economic decline. Look for more of the same to spring upon us. Governor Paterson and Mayor Bloomberg clearly have their hands full and when the MTA looks to cut service for the elderly and disabled, you know the problem is beyond voter rage. Read between the tealeaves and hope that the spr...

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Hamptons Politics: July 2011

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A resident's perspective on local politics in The Hamptons. Tuesday, July 05, 2011. The District Attorney Dilemma? You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do. With the media second-guessing Cy Vance, Jr. over a very high profile prosecution, the question becomes what is not known, as opposed to what IS known about the case. No one doubts that there was some form of sexual contact. But it becomes murky beyond that. What was essentially a slap on the wrist,. During an interview of former D&#4...

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Hamptons Politics: The Double Dip - Part Deux

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A resident's perspective on local politics in The Hamptons. Saturday, January 01, 2011. The Double Dip - Part Deux. If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you. While prices of condos have maintained their “value” in Manhattan, renting is the new buying. Prices have temporarily stabilized on sales but have suffered from lack of financing. Neither is the case in the outer boroughs. The Trump SoHo property, a condo-hotel, is entering foreclosure and suffers from a mult...

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Hamptons Politics: As Rome Burns

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A resident's perspective on local politics in The Hamptons. Wednesday, December 22, 2010. An honest man can feel no pleasure in the exercise of power over his fellow citizens. Thomas Jefferson (1743 - 1826). Last month there was a hue and cry. Over a (previously removed) position being slipped back in over vocal objections at the Town of Southampton Town Board meeting. The pay scale was $150,000, roughly the same as most police in the Town after a couple of years. With Villages, Towns, Counties, and Stat...

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Hamptons Politics: October 2010

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A resident's perspective on local politics in The Hamptons. Wednesday, October 13, 2010. Bank Fraud of the Day. I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. Almost daily, fresh disclosures appear in the media. But, now full-fledged investigations by Attorneys General across the country,. 8211; starting with the banks themselves and moving on through the attorneys processing the foreclosures. Should he win this Election Day, we have the promise of a full ac...

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Hamptons Politics: Just When You Thought It Was Safe

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A resident's perspective on local politics in The Hamptons. Tuesday, February 01, 2011. Just When You Thought It Was Safe. Economics is extremely useful as a form of employment for economists. John Kenneth Galbraith (1908 - 2006). With all of the conflicting reports about real estate and the housing market, perhaps a little perspective is in order. Are doing fine. Upstarts have had to trade in their new Mercedes. In Westhampton Beach Village, the Performing Arts Center. Will pay a visit soon. 8220;Goldma...

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Hamptons Politics: November 2009

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A resident's perspective on local politics in The Hamptons. Monday, November 02, 2009. If voting changed anything, they'd make it illegal. Prior to this, that job was a huge source of largesse via political contributions. Anna Throne-Holst is vying for the incumbent’s job as Supervisor, currently held by Linda Kabot. The election melodrama has a long history with players from several political directions. How this will play out is anyone’s guess. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).

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Hamptons Politics: Bank Fraud of the Day

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A resident's perspective on local politics in The Hamptons. Wednesday, October 13, 2010. Bank Fraud of the Day. I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. Almost daily, fresh disclosures appear in the media. But, now full-fledged investigations by Attorneys General across the country,. 8211; starting with the banks themselves and moving on through the attorneys processing the foreclosures. Should he win this Election Day, we have the promise of a full ac...

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Hamptons Politics: February 2011

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A resident's perspective on local politics in The Hamptons. Tuesday, February 01, 2011. Just When You Thought It Was Safe. Economics is extremely useful as a form of employment for economists. John Kenneth Galbraith (1908 - 2006). With all of the conflicting reports about real estate and the housing market, perhaps a little perspective is in order. Are doing fine. Upstarts have had to trade in their new Mercedes. In Westhampton Beach Village, the Performing Arts Center. Will pay a visit soon. 8220;Goldma...

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Hamptons Politics: January 2010

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A resident's perspective on local politics in The Hamptons. Friday, January 22, 2010. Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power. Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865). Most economists but not all politicians admit that we are in the midst of a recession, at the very least. Some call it the Great Recession and some call it a mini-Depression. According to Bernanke. Somewhere along these lines comes the possibility of Depression. Is now saddled with debt totaling ...