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Its been over a year since I have posted to my blog. The denouement of the 2008 Election and other personal matters drew my time and attention away from political issues during 2009. Until this morning. The announcement of Governor Patterson's plan to close the medium-security State Correctional Facility in Ogdensburg hit home.I realize that our state finances are in a state of disrepair. I

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I'm not normally one to toot my own horn, but I will say that I was the first NNY blog to break the news about Caroline Kennedy being interested in Hillary's Senate position:Friday, November 21, 2008BREAKING NEWS......OK, so we know Junior Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton from New York. But what do we think about Junior Senator William Jefferson Clinton from New York?The rumor mill is running full

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I never thought I'd see the day again when gas was below $2/gal! National average: $1.868In Waddington:Sharlow's: $1.99Kunoco: $2.02Anyone else below 2 bucks?

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You will notice a Red Kettle to benefit the Salvation Army at the top of my page.I ask you, Danger Democrat, Political IV, Abaycircus, Foil Hats Unite, Lefty Limericks, and all others to join me in this most worthy cause this holiday season.Please, email me at smalltownamerica@earthlink.net for the html code for the top of your blogs and join my Red Kettle Team.This is a true opportunity for us

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OK, so we know Junior Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton from New York. But what do we think about Junior Senator William Jefferson Clinton from New York?The rumor mill is running full bore with this tidbit--he may snag Hill's vacant spot for himself. Could Bill make his own way back to Washington after all?Word has it that there are several biggies that covet this position, including RFK Jr and

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Before I took a political science class in college, I had little understanding of the Electoral College and even less knowledge of how it came to be. The information startled me, and dimmed my bright perception of our founding fathers.What is your opinion of the Electoral College? Should we keep it? Or should we encourage our representatives to ditch the antiquated system?I have an opinion,

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National Average 11/20/08: 2.02/galIn Waddington:Sharlow's: 2.24/galKunoco: 2.27/galI put $10 worth of gas in my car yesterday, and it actually took it over the half-tank mark!!Woo-hoo!

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I'd like to start a discussion on the prison system versus the public school system.In response to the recent announcements regarding our state budget, I would like to know why our children should be the ones to suffer while NYS prisoners are living the "high-life" behind bars.While our children may be facing no sports, no music, no drama club, or after-school programs, the Empire State's

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I pulled this off Addie Jenne Russell's blog page. I did not know that Ms. Russell had left a message for me 'til Jim aka pguston emailed me--and I didn't even get the email until after the election. It is refreshing that a candidate would personally reach out to one individual.I am touched and appreciative. Addie08.com said... This is a special message to Small Town America. I'm

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Feel free to add your hometown's gas stations to the list. It would be nice to get a feel for prices North Country-wide, or planet-wide for that matter, as I was excited to see visitors here from Canada, France and Japan. Welcome, and thanks for stopping by!National average as of 11/13/08: $2.17/galWaddington, New York:Sharlow's: 2.49Kunoco: 2.47 (they dropped from 2.52 over lunchtime!)Hogansburg

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A time to be born, a time to dieA time to plant, a time to reapA time to kill, a time to healA time to laugh, a time to weep--The Byrds These words taken from Ecclesiastes are no more apropos than now.What we need is to heal, unite.What a divided people we have become. Perhaps divided is not the appropriate term. Divided to begin with, but something darker now. Isolated. Polarized. Blue, red.

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Waddington:Sharlow's: 2.59Kunoco: 2.62

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Random Election Day thoughts welcome here:

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Waddington:Sharlow's: 2.64Kunoco: 2.69

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I am taking a much needed break from my usual Sunday evening of laundry and the New York Times crossword puzzle. I have been so busy lately, I haven't had much time to put fingers to keyboard and make real sense of what's been going on in the world and the North Country. I got a little encouragement today, however. Let me share it with you...Its funny how things happen for a reason....karma, fate

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I wrote this post on 9/21 (before Nancy Martin was chosen as the new SLCRPC) and chose not to publish it. As I have now met Nancy Martin, I would like to share it with her. It is my hope that she learn from her predecessor's mistakes. I am a Democrat--so what do I care, right? Well, there are people very close to me that are Republicans...family, friends...I feel they need--deserve--better

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Someone sent this to me by email. Thought I should share it. And since secession is apparently an acceptable ideology for a potential Vice-First Dude, it should pass muster for the rest of us.A Letter to The Red States Dear Red States: We've decided we're leaving. We intend to form our own country, and we're taking the other Blue States with us. In case you aren't aware, that includes

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...before I settle in for the night. I heard McCain proclaim (with a smirk) that Obama's 30min mini-movie was financed with broken promises.I don't agree with that assessment. I say it was financed by me. And my neighbor. And the person who lives down the street.And the countless other Lil Ole Me's across this great country who saw something special and hopeful in Barack Obama.I might own just

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This may not be for our area, but apparently the negative campaigning is rampant this year. Watch this ad from the Democrat incumbent in the 121st Assembly District. Perhaps some of our area representatives and representative-wannabes should take a cue from this guy's campaign...

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(h/t to foilhatsunite for finding this gem.)

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In Waddington:Sharlow's: 2.79Kunoco: 2.82Louisville:Steve's Stop n Shop: 2.99Massena:Stewart's, Sunoco: 2.91Lisbon:Parkway: 2.81In Barcelona, Spain: $5.45 (lol...thanks, rwiley)Add your favorite gas stations to the list.

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Since becoming a state in 1959, Alaska is historically a "Red State" in national elections, only voting "Blue" once, in 1964.According to the Federal Election Commission, as of 9/30/08:John McCain has received $306,227 in campaign contributions from his running mate's home state of Alaska.Barack Obama has received triple that, with $930,869.Dare we suggest that Alaska's vote will be as blue as

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Add your favorite gas station's price to our list.Sharlow's in Waddington, Regular, 2.99Kunoco in Waddington, Regular, 3.02I would like to note/question two things, as I am not sure anyone in the national media has (I don't have time to watch EVERY station and read EVERY newspaper!):#1: If a barrel of crude oil is now half the price it was in July, why haven't our gas prices gone down by half?

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UPDATE 10/20: MR. TINKLENBERG'S CAMPAIGN HAS RECEIVED $700,000 IN DONATIONS IN THE (3) DAYS SINCE BACHMANN'S OUTRAGEOUS REMARKS ON HARDBALL.Mr. Tinklenberg is Ms. Whack-job Bachmann's competition for her House seat this year.Please, check out his site. And donate.This may not be our area--but we have got to help our fellow citizens get this freak show out of Congress.From his blog:Bachmann

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The Republicans have me going in twenty different directions. I'm not sure anymore if I'm up or down or which way is right or left. Whoa--hold on there--that was a little extreme--I do indeedy know what is right and what is left.Anyway, according to Republican Vice-Presidential nominee Gov. Sarah Palin, I am off the hook! I'm in the free and clear. I can be spared from her wrath. I--little old

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I had the unfortunate opportunity to watch this exchange between Chris Matthews and Representative Michelle Bachman of Minnesota as it was happening. And I could not have been more shocked--or insulted. I cannot possibly believe that this woman would be received well when she wanders back into Congress. She has burned some major bridges here.Watch this--its takes a while, but its worth it...I

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Shortly after I started this blog, I wrote a post titled Cantwell? Can't tell. It was about a chance encounter with 118th District Assembly candidate Bobby Cantwell. While I joked about having to sit across from a Republican at a community dinner and how it made me lose my appetite, I was really impressed with him--but I hadn't decided if I wanted to give up my sacred Lefty vote for him just yet.

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Its pretty sad when the Nobel winner for Economics thinks your plan sucks. Read on:snippet from the Wall Street Journal:OCTOBER 13, 2008, 3:34 P.M. ETPaul Krugman Wins the Nobel Economics PrizeBy JUSTIN LAHARTThe Nobel prize in economics was awarded to Paul Krugman, a Princeton University scholar whose groundbreaking study on trade is less known to the public than his withering assessment of

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Well, well, well, my dear John. How does it feel?Rep. John Lewis, a Democrat from Georgia, lambasted the McCain-Plain campaign today for inciting hostility and violence. According to CNN, this is what went down:"What I am seeing reminds me too much of another destructive period in American history. Sen. McCain and Gov. Palin are sowing the seeds of hatred and division, and there is no need

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P-A-L-I-N

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I had the privilege of watching this last night and was lucky enough that someone posted it on YouTube (video at the end of this post.)(blogger's note: Being from a family with a military background, Veterans issues are near and dear to my heart. My father, a WWII and Korea Vet, is going through his second tour of duty with prostate cancer. He is 83 this month. He relies on the VA for his care

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While perusing www.jeffersondemocrat.org aka Danger Democrat, I came upon a most disturbing comment from one of those "anonymous" posters. It pissed me off so much, that I let my fish overcook in the oven while I hopped on my soapbox. My rebuttal may resemble condescension, but I do not care. I was appalled by what I read. And while it may appear that I like reading my own words, the truth is

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For me, one of the scariest moments from last night's Vice Presidential debate was when Gov. Palin called out Sen. Biden for concentrating so much on the past. 'You're looking at the past, Joe. If you want change to you need to look forward,' or some other gibberish like that.One of my favorite quotes of all time is by philosopher George Santanaya:Those who fail to learn from history are

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Your thoughts about tonight's debate...

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h/t to DD for this tidbit...Andrew Halco who has debated [Gov. Palin] before had this to say, "I've debated Governor Palin more than two dozen times. And she's a master, not of facts, figures, or insightful policy recommendations, but at the fine art of the nonanswer, the glittering generality. Against such charms there is little Senator Biden, or anyone, can do."Are our tin foil hats enough to

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Journalist Fareed Zakaria claims Palin has a 1 in 5 chance of becoming President if McCain wins November's election.Listen to his take on Palin as interviewed by CNN's Wolf Blitzer.

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Not as funny as the first one, but....

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Eight years earlier...Eight years later...

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Please post debate thoughts here...

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Small Town America is not fooled by McSame's valiant, brave and maverick-like choice to suspend his campaign to single-handedly rescue America from Economic Doom.There are 98 other Senators on duty to handle the issue. They do not need one more to add to the confusion. This is a political McPloy of the worst sort, and the McSame camp oughta be McShamed of themselves. We are not fooled by your

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My thoughts on the "bail-out" issue...I think it is beyond gutsy, ballsy, whatever you want to call it, that Paulson wants absolute, utter control over this deal, so far as his actions shall not, under any circumstances, be subject to review, judgment, legal action, etc...Barack Obama said (paraphrase) why should we agree to give someone total control over $1T with no accountability or oversight,

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I wrote this post on 9/21 (before Nancy Martin was chosen as the new SLCRPC) and chose not to publish it. As I have now met Nancy Martin, I would like to share it with her. It is my hope that she learn from her predecessor's mistakes. I am a Democrat--so what do I care, right? Well, there are people very close to me that are Republicans...family, friends...I feel they need--deserve--better

SmallTownAmericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00529143560231201043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122413826920819174.post-8574462527763992692008-09-19T14:20:00.003-04:002008-09-21T16:37:18.508-04:00

Take the Naturalization Self Test and see how you do.Post your results in the comments section (anonymously, if you need to! lol)Let us know which ones you got wrong.Scooby Snacks to the first 5 people that tell us how they did.Have fun!

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We want to know what you think...about anything that has to do with this year's election.Are you concerned about your Second Amendment rights?Does the Roe v. Wade issue push your buttons?What do you think about Gov. Palin's promises for "openness and transparency" when she gets to the White House?Do you think T. Boone Pickens is a whack job or the smartest man in America?What would you like to

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I was recently chided on another blog for pointing out someone's grammatical error instead of looking at real issues that affect Small Town America. While I stand by my poking fun at someone on a Republican rant who called the President a "Commander and Chief," I gladly yield to my fellow poster and take a look at something McCain would like to implement were he chosen as our "Commander--in--

SmallTownAmericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00529143560231201043noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122413826920819174.post-37105161414596645112008-09-14T21:54:00.006-04:002008-09-14T22:01:22.477-04:00

governor palin says she knows the scoreand has diplomatic experience galore'cause, she took a vacationin a foreign nationand russia is right next door visit http://leftylimericksbyrwiley.blogspot.com/ for many more riotous limericks by fellow north country blogger, rwiley.

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This is an excerpt from an article on huffingtonpost.com by Michael Seitzman:"Now, I want to be clear and speak directly to those of you who LOVED that Palin interview [with Charles Gibson]. You're an idiot. I mean that. This is not one of those cases where we're going to agree to disagree. This isn't one of those situations where we debate it passionately and then walk away thinking that the

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I sit here in front of my computer, a stolen moment of silence and reflection while my children are napping. I have been checking out what my fellow North Country Small Town Americans are writing about in their blogs. I came across Aimless Wanderings of a Fretful Mind (http://fretfulmind.blogspot.com/.) How apropos a title; it goes very well with my mood today.As I click from link to link eager

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This morning on msnbc, Sarah Plain (Freudian slip?) was the hot topic of conversation, as usual.It was mentioned that the American public may perceive that Gov. Palin was unfairly "pressured and put on the spot," during her interview with Charlie Gibson, therefore, gaining her sympathy from the masses.I ask you, Small Town America, is this even an issue? Should we give a damn if the woman was a

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I don't think I really need to comment on this--It speaks volumes in itself.I warn you, it is a long article, but I encourage you to read it to the end.Read here: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/14/us/politics/14palin.html?_r=2&hp=&adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1221343324-tGxa66AkDRYq1tsNYpjoIw&pagewanted=all&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

SmallTownAmericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00529143560231201043noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122413826920819174.post-50943299079052536782008-09-12T11:37:00.006-04:002008-09-14T12:57:05.369-04:00

A welcome break from national politics…Last night I had the unusual but delightful opportunity to sit across from a political candidate and have him completely at my mercy.I was attending the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony in Waddington. The dinner was hosted at the American Legion Champion-Hobkirk Post 420. I was eating, minding my own business, chatting with the person next to me, when in walks

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Thursday, September 11, 2008, 10:15amMASSENA – Steelworkers Union members at the Alcoa East plant have endorsed political candidates in the November election.For president and vice-president, the PAC Committee of Local 450-A United Steelworkers, which represents about 360 hourly workers at the plant, has voted to endorse Barack Obama and Joe Biden.http://northcountrynow.com/nc-this-week/

SmallTownAmericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00529143560231201043noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122413826920819174.post-14465872995228240252008-09-09T12:25:00.003-04:002008-09-09T13:15:25.776-04:00

Is it just me, or is Sarah Palin spewing the same crap ev-er-y-sing-gle-time she speaks in public? If I hear, "I'm just a hockey mom from Alaska," and "I told Washington, 'thanks, but no thanks, for that bridge to nowhere,'" one more time, I may begin spewing chunks!I committed myself to watching Sarah Palin speak at the Republican Convention. I sat through the whole thing. I found her engaging

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As you can see from the subtitle of this blog, "We're not as dumb as you think," I feel that Small Town America is generally considered stupid and easily manipulated by big-city Republicans--Apparently, this has shamefully trickled down to the small town republicans, as well.Upon hearing the brief bio of the recently chosen Republican Vice-Presidential candidate, Sarah Palin, I thought to myself,

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Well, with school starting, it has been busy around here...I have been thinking a lot about the direction and tone I would like this blog to have.I really want this to be an open arena for Small Town America to thoughtfully discuss the present State of Our Union and the upcoming Presidential election.That said, please feel free to "talk amongst yourselves" via the comment section. (a shout out to

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It is our first day, so we'll take it easy...This blog will be mostly political in nature. Our views, thoughts, and what-evers from Small Town America.I believe it is time the Urban-Republican-American population realized we're not as dumb as they think. I hope this helps in some small way.Thanks for stopping by!Check back soon....

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