Guiding True Political Reform in the State of New York
5 Jun
In addition to the terrible decisions that Albany makes, decisions that drive people out of New York, there’s more going on in Albany. Unfortunately, it’s even worse than the usual dysfunction.
Bill Hammond, in the Daily News, reminds us that 18 state elected officials have faced charges since 2003.
Hammond writes: “Why do so many city pols get caught up in crime? Probably because they occupy low-profile offices in a Legislature . . . and spend their days making obscure decisions that most New Yorkers don’t follow closely. The result: incumbency protection that breeds an anything-goes attitude.”
“But the most important factor is Albany’s ridiculously lax enforcement of basic ethical rules.” Hammond concludes.
Read the whole article: Rotten Apples in a Bad Barrel.
PS: That group doesn’t include former Governor Spitzer who escaped charges for his “indiscretions.”
7 Responses for "New York’s Disgrace"
Why don’t people try Kentucky ?I was born & raised in Pennsylvania, joined the Army & came back to PA 20 years later & found the roads bad, taxes high, property prices really high. So I bought a 143acre farm in Ky for $63,000.00 Now, with the improvements it is valued at an even half million. Then just last month I bought 30 nacres that join my farm, The 30 acres just cost me $979.00 per acre, Our schools are good, Our roads are better than some neighbor states, But someof our pols are still crooked.
In the interest of full disclosure, why doesn’t tom come out with an official statement about the coup that happened in albany today, and his involvement in the whole thing.
I am not happy with what you’re doing, Tom. Stop buying our legislators. And if you’re not willing to stay and pay NYS taxes, get out of our politics.
I love having Tom in our politics. @Sue…without Tom, what would our politics be like…same old?
We know the status quo ain’t working. We know people are leaving, businesses are leaving, taxes are sky-high and only getting worse, yet people berate Tom for doing what he’s doing? I LOVE IT!
I think it’s great he’s leaving for Florida. Gives everyone a black eye and brings to the front EXACTLY what is wrong here instead of sweeping it under the rug.
I am ecstatic with what Tom is doing and wish him the best. Politics in Albany sucks and it needs to change. Keep up the good work, Tom.
THE ASSEMBLY AND SENATE SHOULD ALL RESIGN.IT’S OBVOIUS THEY DON’T REPRESENT THE VOTERS WHO PAY FOR THEIR PERKS AND SALARIES. WHAT A DISGRACE. NO ONE SHOULD HAVE TO ASK WHY PEOPLE ARE LEAVING NEW YORK.
Most of those who oppose Tom are probably union members like teachers and others who live off of other people’s money. The unions like the UFT and Local 1199 are the greediest, most tax-sucking group of do-nothings in this state. NY should be a right-to-work state where no one is forced to be a union slave and pay dues to fat-cat union leaders so they can buy politicians. Go Tom!!
So much for responsible, open government, Tom. You oughta try my home town, They just love wealthy, knowledgeable outsiders there–especially those who know how to set into motion unique instruments of chaos. Think of it as a challenge, Tom. Would anybody doubt that you’re up to it?
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