A Real Leader in NY?

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[Jim Nickerson]

Re: A Real Leader in NY?

Say what you want about Governor Paterson of NY but he is turning out to be a a leader with courage and conviction. The man is down in the polls, being attacked by the Obama administration:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/0..._n_292526.html

His own party is against him and trying to close a budget gap with smoke and mirrors:

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2009...b_deficit.html

But he is pushing tough across the board spending cuts taking on the powerfull health, education and state agency lobbies :

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p....RCHyBJM&pos=9

He is raising revenue through a lot of little tax increases spread around:

http://www.taxfoundation.org/research/show/24230.html

His life is an interesting story:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Paterson

He is fighting back:

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dai...back-down.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/06/nyregion/06ads.html

Always fun to see a Politician stand up to his Party for what he believes in while making tough economic choices during this recession.

Fun? How about "novel" "unheard of" "blasphemous" "ungrateful piece of shit?"

It has taken me a while, but I've decided that the influence political parties have on issues facing the people of this nation is just as big a hurdle as are the oligarchs and the system of election of people by the people for the people. You become a dyed-in-the-wool adherent to any party because you add yourself up to be a "conservative" or a "liberal" or whatever else TF there is in the way of labels, and as far as being one of the for-the-people crowd (that is, those who are affected by the electing) you are still fifth in line for serious (if any) consideration.

1. the self of a representative or senator
2. seeking re-election of #1
3. party
4. oligarchs
5. pissants, i.e. that would be me and you all.

[BK]

Re: A Real Leader in NY? - he's buying time

Gov Paterson is buying time and getting lots of PR for himself.

I believe that Politicians often use this technique of appearing to look out for voters. Gov Paterson has little chance for re-election - so he needs to stay politically relevent while he negoitiates for a new job that will allow him to continue in the New York State Pension plan. The more noise Gov Paterson makes the more motivated the Democratic party of New York will become to secure a new position for the Governor.

None of Gov Paterson noise is for change that will help Citizens of New York - The Governor wants to ensure that he keeps his Pay level near the Governor Salary for 3 years(Pension is determined by the average of your highest three years of Pay - I think) and then he can punch out for his career.

[BK]

Re: A Real Leader in NY?

What makes you think Paterson is anything BUT a career Politician?????

Following in the footsteps of his Dad - he got into one of the best Industries in New York - working for the State - I'd love to make a Gentlemen s bet that Paterson Parachutes out of Office into a comfortable State job or Lobbyist position that will allow him to live well....Follow the Money - it always explains people actions and motivations (at least the so called Public Servants)

Background on Paterson from http://www.whorunsgov.com/Profiles/David_A._Paterson :

Though he was educated in Long Island, Paterson’s political roots stemmed from Harlem. His father became a member of the neighborhood’s famed “Gang of Four,” joining with Percy Sutton, David Dinkins, and Rep. Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.) to lead the clubhouse that long dominated Harlem politics. Basil Paterson would serve as a state senator, a deputy mayor, and the secretary of state under Governor Hugh Carey (D). In 1970, Basil became the first African-American nominee for lieutenant governor, running alongside former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Arthur Goldberg, who lost to Nelson Rockefeller (R).