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Written by Michael Vass
The race for the New York junior Senate seat is considered likely to go to a Republican in November. Part of that is due to the lack of knowledge about the appointed Senator Kirsten Gillibrand among voters in New York State. But there are other reasons that are even more the cause.
In [...]
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand responds to VASS letter on Health Care Reform
Written by Michael Vass
The following is the VERBATIM response received on March 8, 2010 from Senator Kirsten Gillibrand via Senator@Gillibrand.senate.gov. This letter was in response to a letter sent to Senator Gillibrand and Senator Schumer on Febrary 20, 2010.
I want to point out that this letter from Senator Gillibrand is a VERBATIM COPY of the [...]
Former Rep. Eric Massa
Written by VASS
There is no lack of buzz in the political world right now over the resignation of Eric Massa from the House of Representatives. But the main questions that should be asked are generally avoided at this moment.
Eric Massa was a freshman to the House of Representatives. He was also opposed to the Health [...]
Congressional term limits
Written by VASS
Congressional term limits is a subject that rarely ever gets discussed. Obviously Congress and the 2 major political Parties are less inclined to alter their power bases to any substatial degree. But it is a subject I have discussed before. I believe it is an issue well past due. It is something we [...]
Senator Gillibrand on New York State economy
Written by VASS
Yesterday Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was in Binghamton to discuss that small businesses might survive in the current economic downturn. There were several ideas that Sen. Gillibrand suggested
“When it comes manufacturing, when you have manufacturing here you can innovate better here when manufacturing is divorced the next generation of innovation is going to be [...]
Your pets cause global warming so eat them
Written by Michael Vass
Maybe it’s me but I wonder what PETA is going to say about a recent article by AFP on how pets are the next global warming (or are they using the new ‘climate change’ slogan) problem that needs to be solved?
Don’t believe me?
“The Vales, specialists in sustainable living at Victoria University [...]
Time runner-up for Person of the Year 2009 - Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Written by Michael Vass
TIME has come out with the person of the year for 2009. But before I comment on that, I want to review the thinking of TIME. In looking at their runner-up House Speaker Nancy Pelosi I think we can see exactly what TIME was trying to do. Make a political statement, [...]
Car salesmen are more ethical than Congress
Written by Michael Vass
Oh the shock of it. Gallup just released a new annual poll that asked who is more ethical and trustworthy. Choices included nurses, doctors, policemen, stockbrokers, lawyers, car salesmen and politicians. One guess who was at the bottom of the list.
Yes, Congress scored the lowest rating. It would seem that America views [...]
President Obama says Stimulus 2 will cost at least $150,000,000,000
Written by Michael Vass
Another thought I had about the new $150 billion proposal that President Obama has just announced (see Cash for Refridgerators is as bad an idea as Obama Stimulus version 2 for more) - which is an Obama Stimulus part 2 in all but a name. President Obama spent a great deal of [...]
What England is saying about playing team USA
Written by Black Entertainment USA
Well it only took a second before fans of the US soccer team felt a twinge of pain today. Once we found out that were were playing England in the first match of the World Cup group play the plan became who else might we have a chance against in the [...]
546 days and counting
Written by Michael Vass
So after much thought I’ve come to conclude this about President Obama’s speech at West Point. In one of the shortest speeches ever uttered by President Obama (including during the 2007 - 2008 election cycle) the world was told
A) America will surge in Afghanistan
B) President Obama has no confidence in winning
C) The [...]
The Obama Stimulus - now it makes sense
Written by Michael Vass
I have for some time now been a critic of the Obama Stimulus. I have stated in no uncertain terms that I consider all $787 billion dollars of our tax money (yet to be earned) to be a complete waste and a danger on huge levels. I have followed the massive waste [...]
Glenn Beck asks - win or leave Afghanistan
Written by Michael Vass
For some time now I have been discussing the indecision of President Obama in regard to our troops in Afghanistan (as well as Iraq with President Bush). I believe I have made my views very clear on this issue. America needs to take a strong position and fight to win this war, [...]
Music Video: Beyonce and Lady Gaga - do I need to say more?
Written by Black Entertainment USA
By now I’m sure many have seen the new music video by Beyonce that features the popular Lady GaGa. Of course I’m sure there are just as many that might not have seen it yet considering how few music videos get played on MTV these days. But this video is special [...]
Is Newsweek sexist?
Written by Black Entertainment USA
The big question of late is all about Sarah Palin. Her book, if she will run in 2012, if she can win. And then there are the controversies.
Newsweek really set things aflame with their cover of Mrs. Palin. And the claims of the cover photo being sexist and insulting have been [...]
Television Review: The Prisoner (2009)
Written by Black Entertainment USA
The following television review of The Prisoner (2009) may include some spoilers for some fans or those that have not seen the first episode.
I just finished watching the AMC network premiere of the revisioned The Prisoner, with James Caviezel and Sir Ian McKellen. It is certainly an interesting television program.
The television [...]
Television Preview: The Prisoner (remake)
Written by Black Entertainment USA
Over the years I have consistently warned my viewers to stay away from ‘revisioned’ fare on television and movies. Almost invariably such efforts are refuse best avoided than partaken in. But sometimes there comes an exception.
So far the previews of The Prisoner look like it has captured the essense of the [...]
234 years of service
Written by Black Entertainment USA
Today is a day not unlike any other day for most Americans. People will get up and go to work, take care of kids, go to school, and so on. And just like so many days prior we will be able to do so because long before this day started, before [...]
Ft. Hood - Maj. Hasan: 12 dead, 31 injured, no answers yet
Written by Michael Vass
I know that some of my readers may be wondering why I have not covered the news of the Ft. Hood shooting before now on VASS or Black Entertainment USA. The only reason I can give is that I was confused.
For hours there has been swirling reports, rumours, and imprecise information. Even [...]
The winds of change
Written by Michael Vass
It has been a very interesting night so far. Already pundits are working up a sweat as they set the stage for the polispeak whirlwind that will be the headlines of the morning.
While there is no question that Republicans and Conservatives won strongly in races for Governor, Democrats are busy trying to [...]
Threats against President Obama strain the Secret Service
Written by Michael Vass
A recent report leaked to the Boston Globe just caught my attention and seriously disturbed me. The report is about the Secret Service, and questions whether the Agency can continue to protect the President and other high-ranking officials, while at the same time investigating financial criminals.
The key point that stood out [...]
Transcript of interview of Mayor Matt Ryan
Written by Michael Vass
The following is the full transcript, as seen in the video and post commentary, of the interview of Binghamton, New York Mayor Matt Ryan and Michael Vass.
It’s Matt Ryan, how are you doing?
MV : Oh, how are you Mayor Ryan?
Matt Ryan: Pretty good.
MV: I know you don’t have a whole lot of [...]
6 months after tragedy in Binghamton, NY
Thus I start my ongoing coverage with a 15 minute interview with Mayor Matt Ryan. We discussed some of the events of that day. The difficulties that the local authorities had, and how they were resolved. We discussed what has changed in Binghamton, and more importantly what has not. Overall we spoke about the strength of a community and the ability of its people to overcome adversity.
It’s not a stimulus. It’s just extra money before you vote.
Written by Michael Vass
It’s a bit early in the morning, but I had to comment on this news. Democrats have figured out how they can buy the 2010 mid-term elections. And the best part is they won’t even have to use the word “stimulus”.
President Obama is currently proposing that Congress spend $12.5 billion in 2010 [...]
President Obama vs. Fox News - bias or not?
Written by Black Entertainment USA
So the White House is upset with Fox News. The President just doesn’t like the coverage he gets there. Because they must be less than legitamite since they criticize his Administration. Are they serious?
Now I have no problem with anyone that wants to critique the major news media. There are multiple [...]
