This is a new place for Rensselaer County political discussion and we invite ALL participation. We can't hope to replace the inimitable but recently defunct Troy Polloi, but we'll develop our own personality over time.
We will not censor those we disagree with. But we have a definite point of view and we will challenge those we disagree with. Our goals are to contribute to a full and open discussion, to give a perspective you might not find in the media, to challenge the status quo and to have a little fun along the way.
So, what's that point of view? Let's just say that we're not fond of patronage and nepotism, or self-perpetuating machine politics or glad-handing and favoritism. Pay-to-play is definitely out. We are certainly not in favor of wasting the people's money. That said, the Republican machinery currently controls the County Executive with a currently veto-proof majority. The large and intertwined family tree that controls that operation will be our natural subject.
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Glad to have another voice out in blog land. I have missed Troy Poloi. Someone has to counter Bobby Mirch's bitch Rich Christ. At least he wont have any trouble adjusting to prison life bet he dreams of being Bubba "girl friend".
ReplyDeleteWell good luck to you. your going to need it.
It's about time. Troy Polloi's departure left a void, and it great to have an alternative to the Republican echo chamber.
ReplyDeleteGive 'em hell!
ReplyDeleteThose post election raise lovers in the county GOP will just love this blog. How about a Crist salary meter? What's he paid to take pictures and wriite for legisaltors, $90 grand now?
ReplyDeleteThe Mirch Salary Meter is about the only thing still working on the old Polloi site. If we Between Mirch and Crist's salary, we should be able to bail out the Big Three auto makes, AIG, AND restore Enron. I say "go for it".
ReplyDeleteHow about something on the impending indictments in Troy PD and the County 911 center on the missing or improperly spent Cops More money? Will Kathy's minions dodge that bullet?
Mirch's Salary
ReplyDelete$572,189,632,718
November 18 @ 7:30
Mirch will add city, county and state incomes to benefit his retirement but he must be retired from "all" to use the amount so is he running again or not ??
ReplyDeleteWhats the deal with the COPS MORE money? Maybe is was used to give the 9-1-1 bosses raises before they get the axe next year.
ReplyDeletewhat indictments are you talking about?
ReplyDeletehave you given up already.
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