A federal grand jury today indicted former state Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno, accusing him of eight counts of public corruption.
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01/23/2009 13:18 #47501
Joe Bruno IndictedCategory: politics
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01/22/2009 10:22 #47486
Scalpel, not a hatchet?Category: politics
01/20/2009 09:03 #47456
Inauguration DayCategory: politics
For me, the best part of today is not that it's Obama's first day in office, but instead that it's the 43rd time that power has been transferred peacefully between presidential administrations. Obama is the 44th president in a chain stretching unbroken back to the founding of our country.
It's easy to forget what happens in some other countries. Seeing what happens in Zimbabwe and Myanmar, it's a relief to me to live in one of the countries that's moved beyond institutionalizing personal or party power above all else.
So, cheers to all the Presidents, Washington through George W Bush, who have stepped aside and let the political process govern who gets power.
We're not a perfect country, but we do get many things right and this is one of them.
It's easy to forget what happens in some other countries. Seeing what happens in Zimbabwe and Myanmar, it's a relief to me to live in one of the countries that's moved beyond institutionalizing personal or party power above all else.
So, cheers to all the Presidents, Washington through George W Bush, who have stepped aside and let the political process govern who gets power.
We're not a perfect country, but we do get many things right and this is one of them.
tinypliny - 01/23/09 17:02
Burma (I refuse to call it Myanmar) is a disgrace. :/
Burma (I refuse to call it Myanmar) is a disgrace. :/
jenks - 01/21/09 17:03
Good point.
Yesterday I just got so sick of all the negativity. And the over-positivity. I feel bad for Obama, because I don't think he is ever going to be able to live up to the ridiculous expectations people have. You'd think he's the second coming of christ, but god... he's just a man. I do not envy him and what he's just walked into. I like the guy. I do. But in full disclosure, I did not vote for him, and do not think he's the messiah. BUT- he is our president and I support him and truly wish him all the best. I really believe he wants what's right for the country, and I hope he can get even some of it done.
The things I got sick of yesterday were the endless bush-bashing (i mean please, can we just put that all behind us now) and the pissing and moaning of the non-obamaniacs acting like the world is going to hell in a handbasket now. Ok, your guy didn't win. Nothing you can do about it now, so just STFU, and support the president.
blargh. enough ranting. sorry.
Good point.
Yesterday I just got so sick of all the negativity. And the over-positivity. I feel bad for Obama, because I don't think he is ever going to be able to live up to the ridiculous expectations people have. You'd think he's the second coming of christ, but god... he's just a man. I do not envy him and what he's just walked into. I like the guy. I do. But in full disclosure, I did not vote for him, and do not think he's the messiah. BUT- he is our president and I support him and truly wish him all the best. I really believe he wants what's right for the country, and I hope he can get even some of it done.
The things I got sick of yesterday were the endless bush-bashing (i mean please, can we just put that all behind us now) and the pissing and moaning of the non-obamaniacs acting like the world is going to hell in a handbasket now. Ok, your guy didn't win. Nothing you can do about it now, so just STFU, and support the president.
blargh. enough ranting. sorry.
metalpeter - 01/20/09 19:59
Is he the 44th president or is he the 44th different president? What I mean was Bush 42nd and 43, did the math and he would have to be the 44th different guy.
Is he the 44th president or is he the 44th different president? What I mean was Bush 42nd and 43, did the math and he would have to be the 44th different guy.
01/14/2009 10:01 #47404
Computer / Electronics RecyclingCategory: buffalo
SATURDAY January. 17, 2009 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
E-Waste & Computer Recycling
Electronic Items which can be brought to the site for
free, proper disposal include: Computers, Monitors & all Peripherals * Modems * Printers * Cell
Phones * Fax Machines * VCRs * CD & DVD Players * Games * TVs * Rechargeable Batteries * Fluorescent Bulbs
For Questions contact Erie County at 858-6996.
Drop-off Site, Buffalo State College, enter from Grant Street Overflow L-Lot
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fing - 01/15/09 12:51
I am not sure if I mentioned this before but all Goodwill locations take computers and peripherals. They have a company that picks them up for recycling so don't feel bad dropping off your nonworking computer with them either.
I am not sure if I mentioned this before but all Goodwill locations take computers and peripherals. They have a company that picks them up for recycling so don't feel bad dropping off your nonworking computer with them either.
paul - 01/14/09 21:24
Be careful though, the thugs that work it ripped the shit out of our car interior pulling stuff out of of the backseat and left stuff in the trunk.
Be careful though, the thugs that work it ripped the shit out of our car interior pulling stuff out of of the backseat and left stuff in the trunk.
joshua - 01/14/09 12:59
Damn, this is useful - thanks Jim. We have some really, really old hardware and this sounds exactly like what we'd want to do.
Damn, this is useful - thanks Jim. We have some really, really old hardware and this sounds exactly like what we'd want to do.
james - 01/14/09 12:53
I am looking at two printers stacked on top of each other that could use some recycling.
I am looking at two printers stacked on top of each other that could use some recycling.
heidi - 01/14/09 12:07
for the past two years, my community organization sponsored a computer junk collection point and got >3,000 lbs... an important service, definitely!
for the past two years, my community organization sponsored a computer junk collection point and got >3,000 lbs... an important service, definitely!
What does it say about our state ethics rules and enforcement when the Senate Majority leader of 13 years can take bribes for 15 years? Sure, they are nailing the guy now. But corruption investigations should not take 15 years for an indictment when everyone and their grandmother knew about this shit for over a decade.
Want to fix the hole in the budget? Make bribes taxable and we will have a surplus.
One scumbag down, the rest of them still to go. Thanks for sharing.
Only eight? They're not looking hard enough
about time!