Do we have any real conservatives left in our local political arena? Who are the most conservative and who are the most liberal? Where does Silva stand on other things?

Finding people to get involved in the political process is one thing. Finding people that are electable is another.

Finding people who are willing to accept the abuse to themselves and their families if they decide to run for a political office is something else as well.

I like Mr. Santabarbara so far.  I think he's a great asset to the endeavors he's involved in.  However, Mr. Silva raises a valid concern if there is a desired separation of economic development and politics.  The State Republicans didn't think this one through or they're not concerned about the obvious conflict they have themselves.

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This year, Santabarbara announced he would accept the salary, but donate it to establishing a scholarship fund for graduates from the Schalmont, Mohonasen and Duanesburg school districts.

Looks and works better when filing taxes at the end of the year......

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Do we have any real conservatives left in our local political arena? Who are the most conservative and who are the most liberal? Where does Silva stand on other things?

No we don't have real conservatives left. They ALL want control!! They all want the money!! They all want to tax and spend!! They ALL are the same!!!

I have yet to hear ONE just ONE politican call for the closure of the Metroplex. NOT ONE!!! And ya know why? Cause they ALL want the power to control the metro-purse!!

Conservatives? Paleezz!! They are no different!!

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No we don't have real conservatives left. They ALL want control!! They all want the money!! They all want to tax and spend!! They ALL are the same!!!

I have yet to hear ONE just ONE politican call for the closure of the Metroplex. NOT ONE!!! And ya know why? Cause they ALL want the power to control the metro-purse!!

Conservatives? Paleezz!! They are no different!!

One thing I did read last month was that Joe S. wanted the Metroplex to 'sunset' which is the phrase he used, and didnt want it to stay around forever like the thruway authority. Maybe if we throw Joe S out, we get a politician in there who wants it to stay forever! Like the rest of the them. But I do think Sanatabarbara agrees with that so we will always have at least him if we get rid of Joe S. Some of the Italians want Joe S. out since he had some problems with the paisans in the past election, then used the term 'mafia.' Some Italians in Rotterdam are threatened by that kind of talk! Hahahaaaa But that being pointed out, there should be others that feel the dame way about the Metroplex and want it to sunset, if not be eliminated. I don't know if anyone else will vote to elimninate it. Do you think if Joe S motions for the elimination, he can get more than Angelo to back him up on closing it? Should we press Joe S. and Angelo to shut the thing down? How wll they do that without at least what? Six more votes on the county legislature out if those possible 15 for a total of 8 (majority)???? Help me with the math Bumble, or Mobile? It is well know Godlewski is either trying to be supervisor or is trying to take Joe S's seat. I think he is a bum-maybe he has fans here I don't know. Would you prefer Godlewski over Shurada? Is it because of that "Italian" connection or whatever that makes Shurada so unpopular? I am Italian and it doesn't bother me, for one.

It appeared that Tedisco had the power to say "no" to "any" bond increase, or extension at least until the audit was complete.

It would also appear to some people, and support bumble's thoughts, that the republicans, or any other party, wants Metroplex to stay in existence but under their control. I'm not saying that this is the case. I'm talking about people's perception.

We had enough of Godlewski when he was on the board let's not make that mistake again and give him a seat on the county board because he'll just vote the way old Suzy wants him to vote. They called him no change Bob when he was on the Town Board as he did nothing to but vote against any issue involving a change for the better.

Godlewski does NOT have a shot!!!!! He isn't called 'no change' for nothing! He would be as bad as having Judy Dagostino as a legislature. His last campaign was a disaster! And if he choses to run again.....it will be another disaster!! He needs to go to Florida now and lay in the sun. Play shuffle board with the other seniors and talk about the good old days. He can boost of his phantom accomplishments, cause no one will know him anyway.

But for him, his political days are done. We'll make sure of that in this county. As far as Suhrada, we need him to stay right where he is!! We all hope that the reps have their candidates in line for the up coming elections.

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One thing I did read last month was that Joe S. wanted the Metroplex to 'sunset' which is the phrase he used, and didnt want it to stay around forever like the thruway authority.

CAPITOL
Tedisco unsure on Metroplex cap Assemblyman said to favor $60 million limit
BY BOB CONNER Gazette Reporter

Legislator Joseph Suhrada, R-Rotterdam, who voted against raising the bond cap, said he could support increasing it to a lower amount such as $60 million. He said he believes Savage and the Democrats held up the Saccocio appointment because they were waiting to see if Democrats would be successful in last year’s Rotterdam Town Board elections. They were not.


When you say Joe S., I assume you mean Joe Suhrada.  May 15th of this year, just 19 days ago, Mr. Suhrada was quoted by the Gazette stating his willingness to comprise and raise the Metroplex cap by $10 million dollars, to $60 million.  Unless committing $10 million more tax dollars is code for "the sunset".  I believe it's just some more double talk from today's pseudo conservatives.  It's an epidemic nationwide.

Well then we need to get rid of Shurada then if he isn't living up to the job! Who is going to run the primary?

and I make this here point in reminsicence of Ronald Reagan as our president who when he was in for 4 years didn't eliminate the deparetment of education and several other areas where us conservatives wanted him to, and no one primaried him. In eight years he did no such thing, did he? He was one man (even though the president and most powerful man on earth) against all the others, so he must of had to compromise. But here my jist as to what that means. We need to keep them on guard, but they have unfortunately been put into a spot where they must maneuver and compromise since with 2 vote real votes out of the 15, them screaming and jumping all around won't solve the problem nor will it get sympathy for their cause. Now I am chuckling seeing Joe S jump all around and scream!

But seriously in all earnest, Angelo and Joe are better than half a loaf and they are the only ones who make the slightest peep whatsoever. I hear nothing but deafening silence when LOUD SUE ( you like that one- she wrote the Art of War)   speaks and the others quake in their boots!

The next ones I will place a wager, will be LESS conservative than these two business men.

They just need to say what they mean and mean what they say---even if it means actually saying the word "compromise".....the sheeple need a smack on the coolie......as for gumbas....they need to get off the back of the taxpayers......

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Well then we need to get rid of Shurada then if he isn't living up to the job! Who is going to run the primary?

I don't think there are anymore reps left, are there? And how come they don't ever run Gerard Parisi? He's a young republican lawyer. He's got a name and reputation that people know. Although I think he has benefited from the metro-purse.