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A resolution supporting the censuring of President Bush for his surveillance program will be introduced by council member David Yassky (D) at City Hall tomorrow.

New York's City Council is known for gathering together and frequently passing resolutions that have nothing to do with the function of city government. In 2003, then council speaker A. Gifford Miller, called on passing a resolution condemning the use of force in Iraq, then proceeded to hop on a bus to Washington DC using tax-payer money, so he could petition for more No Child Left Behind money.

Wouldn't you think there are more pressing issues for our elected officials when they report to work on a Wednesday morning?

Apparently not.

The voice of the republican (and sane) conscious in the council, James Oddo (R), is quoted as saying:

"I think it's such a stupid resolution, I'm encouraging a vote on it, so New Yorkers can get a look at the mental health of the members of the council. ...Let's see where people stando n this dopy idea. ...This is partisan politics. And I like David, but this is so partisan, so pointless, this is the type of resolution that embarrasses the council."

In the November 2005 elections, New Yorkers had a chance to add five additional Republicans to the three council members we already had and expected to win re-election. If we had been successful, it would've given us two republicans in Staten Island, two republicans in Manhattan, two republicans in Queens, one in the Bronx and one in Brooklyn. We would've had a party member in all five boroughs. The balance would have been 43 democrats to 8 republicans, still a very lopsided legislature, but it is believable that a more moderate to conservative influence in the council could have guided New York City on a more affective path.

It will be important to keep track of all the dealings this City Council does over the course of four years, because we will need about a dozen strong and well qualified candidates running on important issues that resonate with the voters. We will need about two dozen more running in districts that show republicans care about where our city goes into the next decade. We have to stop our elected officials from clocking in every morning and talking about issues that they have no control over.

by Daniel Peterson, Tuesday, Apr. 4 | Permalink



The NYC council yes has alot of problems. Mostly because almost every member is a far-left liberal. Their budget is much higher than the already high budget. All they know how to do is spend money. Another bill the council has proposed, is providing reparations for decendents of slaves. But New Yorkers are at fault for voting these bozos in, and Republicans are to blame for leaving many lines blank in the November 2006 elections, or not supporting qualified candidates seeking their support. Let's not forget about student's report cards being issued in 22 languages. Maybe they should for once, talk about the stranglehold that the NYC Teacher's Union has on the legislature, in particular the lack of support for education tax credits that would help NYC parents struggling to provide the best possible education for their children. Now there's an idea the shit for brains council won't touch.

by Raquel , Saturday, Apr. 8

Posted by Raquel
Saturday, Apr. 8 - 11:07 PM




The NY Republican Party needs to start looking towards 2009. Yes, it's three years away, but a game plan for running viable candidates would be sufficient.

We need to try and secure the three council districts in Staten Island.
We need to run real republican candidates in the two Manhattan districts that have elected us.
We need to run republicans in the Bronx D13 and maybe one other district.
We need to be serious in Brooklyn by running candidates that mean something and in districts that have reasonabl odds.
Lastly, there is Queens, the borough I feel has an opportunity to elect at least five republicans in competitive districts. The candidates just have to be real and legit.

by Daniel , Sunday, Apr. 9

Posted by Daniel
Sunday, Apr. 9 - 10:17 AM