One of the most interesting things to happen during the Senate confirmation hearings was the number of Trump appointees who appeared to disagree with the campaign rhetoric of President-elect Donald Trump. As a group, there was disagreement with Trump about water boarding, the building of a wall between the […]
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Dr. Chartock’s predictions for 2017
Here are my so-called predictions for 2017. As usual some of these I predict to put a curse on them so that they WON’T happen. Sometimes I predict them so that they WILL happen. Sometimes I predict things that I really think will happen. No matter what I predict, people […]
New Paltz Trump Rally
The right man for the job
We all have our favorites. One of mine is Chuck Schumer who is now the top Democrat in the United States Senate. While we don’t always agree, I admire his character. I know him and think that he has an incredible sense of humor and is a straight shooter. […]
College campuses grappling with post-election hate
Governor, lawmakers taking steps to calm students and constituents On the same day Gov. Andrew Cuomo sent a letter to every college student in the state to calm their fears about post-election hate crimes, Vadim Imperioli was allegedly spray painting a swastika on a dorm bulletin board at SUNY […]
Introducing the T.R.U.M.P. Act
The Tax Returns Uniformly Made Public Act would require presidential and vice presidential candidates to disclose five years of federal income tax returns in order to appear on the ballot in New York state Sen. Brad Hoylman, D-Manhattan, has drafted legislation that would require presidential candidates to submit their […]
What will they think when the truth hits?
Donald Trump won the presidency by selling voters on the proposition that he could make their lives better. However, he seems to be proceeding according to rules laid down by Republicans in the Congress who would deprive most Americans of their most cherished security. Said Trump famously, “I […]
What does New York have to gain or lose with a Trump presidency?
Here are some questions I am frequently asked. I offer them so that you won’t have to write me, although you are always welcome to write. Question: Will the electors who comprise the Electoral College decide to vote against Donald Trump’s election as president? Answer: This is one I get […]