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"It must be remembered that there is nothing more difficult to plan, more doubtful of success, nor more dangerous to manage, than the creation of a new system. For the initiator has the enmity of all who would profit by the preservation of the old institutions and merely lukewarm defenders in those who would gain by the new ones." Machiavelli
A Clear ChoiceBy DIA, Section News
Corey Ellis is promising transparent and accountable government. As a taxpayer, I believe it is important that I know where my tax dollars are being spent. One of the main problems in Albany is that the mayor only hires his friends. A lot of his friends are incompetent and fail to deliver the services they are contracted to deliver. (e.g failed wireless video cameras, landfill filling up six years too soon despite advice of high paid consultants, failed recycling by commercial haulers, failed ambulance service, etc.) Some of his friends also support racism. Some, like Jimmy Tuffey, are incompetent and racist.
That doesn't stop the corruption and cronyism though. Jimmy Tuffey is a hot commodity among Jennings' friends. They can't wait to get big piles of the taxpayer dollars into his fat hands. And how dare you, the taxpayer, question how those dollars are spent. James Tuffey has taken a security job with BBL Construction Services in the wake of his abrupt resignation last week as Albany police chief, according to people familiar with his hiring.The choice is clear, Albany. Do you support corruption and racism? Have you sold out? Now, there is only one question left that interests me beyond what the voters will do on Tuesday. All of the elected officials in the area who have refused to denounce this have made it clear where they stand. They have failed this test of basic decency. The question that remains is will the Times Union editorial board endorse Ellis or will they rubber stamp this racism and corruption? See why I like competitive primaries? The list of cowards who won't stand up against this open racism is long. The list of cowards who won't speak out about the corruption is long. Senator Gillibrand, how proud are you of your endorsement of Mayor Jennings? Was it worth it? What are you going to tell your kids? Perhaps you will tell them how proud you are to continue on the family traditions. “As a 10-year-old girl, I would listen to my grandmother discuss issues, and she made a lasting impression on me,” Senator Gillibrand said in a speech after her appointment was announced. “What I admired so much about her was her passion. I thought, ‘Someday I may serve, someday I may be part of this.’If you don't disown it, Senator, you own it. Someday is now. You are definitely part of it. Do us a favor, please don't pass along this tradition to your kids. Enough is enough.
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