tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post2629988887768915599..comments2024-02-19T05:18:27.849-05:00Comments on <center>the Q at Parkside</center>: Karim Camara Out As AssemblymanClarkson FlatBedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13463744536115119388noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-62258545267079182602015-01-24T02:09:15.098-05:002015-01-24T02:09:15.098-05:00Diana Richardson is stuck in 1960's thinking w...Diana Richardson is stuck in 1960's thinking when it comes transportation, but I could see her being an effective representative on other issues. I've heard good things about Rubain Dorancy, but honestly I don't him well enough to vote for him. The rest of the field proposed so far would be pretty disappointing to see go to the assembly.<br /><br />As for the Governor.. lets just say Pataki was better for the City of New York than Cuomo Jr. I can not believe he won't even speak to how to fill the 15 billion dollar gap in the MTA's 5 year budget plan and instead proposes a nonsense half billion dollar LGA train, he is building a 4+ billion dollar bridge where fixing the existing bridge would cost peanuts, disbands corruption probes as soon they start to find dirt, proposes saving $10 million by cutting PATH night service after vetoing a reform of the agency that spent billions of dollars on a single PATH station, to say nothing of his hamfistedness with teachers and destructive tax policies. It's nutty that he thinks he can run for president, but at least we will be rid of him when he runs and loses.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01061753453353408502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-85347431933920449932015-01-22T12:38:43.756-05:002015-01-22T12:38:43.756-05:00Yes - I too am a Diana Richardson supporter and su...Yes - I too am a Diana Richardson supporter and support her bid for the vacated position without hesitation. She is extremely passionate about our area and works her a#$ off!Ernie Ernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04351987849940902735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-21138745509038620532015-01-22T06:05:38.665-05:002015-01-22T06:05:38.665-05:00Diana Richardson and Rubain Dorancy are the only t...Diana Richardson and Rubain Dorancy are the only two candidates I will support. Have met Rubain and find him to be a decent, capable and knowledgable man. Diana is exceptional. She was born, raised and educated in the Crown Heights/PLG communities and have proven her dedication for the community concerns consistently.cheryl on parkside avehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11013269904736517359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-86817037372972407542015-01-21T23:05:49.284-05:002015-01-21T23:05:49.284-05:00Just sounds like more pork to me. Well, unless you...Just sounds like more pork to me. Well, unless you're Jewish or Muslim. Then it just sounds like more lamb.<br /><br />It's actually quite savvy to create offices like this, because it allows one (Cuomo in this case) to give the illusion of access to a HUGE part of the electorate without actually having to campaign too heavily or commit too deeply. Give a little here, a little there, hold a conference, shake some hands.<br /><br />Look Cuomo's gonna run for president, and he needs to make new friends. And this is an easy and painless way to do it. Plus, he pumps up his bonafides in the black community. Cynical? You bet.<br /><br />If you hadn't noticed, I don't trust that Cuomo guy one damn bit. There is something deeply unsettling about him and when I figure out exactly what it is I'll tell you. See, I've got this ace Dick Detector and it's buzzing like a chain saw whenever I see his face. Did the same thing with Spitzer and Weiner and that guy who sells fruit at the corner of Flatbush and 7th Avenue each late spring through summer. Even the way he washes a grape with that spray bottle and gives it to me as a teaser makes me squirm. Buzz, buzz, buzz...Clarkson FlatBedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13463744536115119388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-83956859218745142262015-01-21T22:26:28.892-05:002015-01-21T22:26:28.892-05:00I agree - there is a lot of potential for abuse he...I agree - there is a lot of potential for abuse here, but I see it more with funds going towards the two Crown Heights evangelical/Baptist/Christian churches Karim Camara is associated with (including one at which he is still the senior pastor). However, it could also be a positive force for good - the church is an extremely important part of a lot of peoples' lives in the area, with the potential to make a difference in many areas. Hopefully Governor Cuomo will keep him in line. babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08365488181982105888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-89530882299590712642015-01-21T21:28:53.481-05:002015-01-21T21:28:53.481-05:00"[Karim Camara is] moving on to lead somethin..."[Karim Camara is] moving on to lead something you've never heard of and probably don't care about so I'll spare you the details...."<br /><br />Actually, I care, and maybe we all SHOULD pay some attention. Rev. Camara will be heading up a new government program called the Office of Faith-Based Community Development Services. Sounds innocuous enough, right? It's only a $50 MILLION grant for "religious-based social services." Like, what could possibly go wrong?<br />Well, if history is any indication, you might find your tax money going to Catholic "nurse practitioners" admonishing pregnant women about why they must not even consider having an abortion. Or evangelical "counselors" instructing gay youth how to convert to hetero-righteousness. Or Hasidic "family advisors" scolding battered women to respect the primacy of their husbands. And on and on, all under the "social services" umbrella.<br />As far as I can tell Mr Camara has been a pretty good Assemblyman. I'm not accusing him of anything. But programs like this—giving tons and tons of money to religious organizations who can hide behind a cloak of piety and are rarely held accountable—make me very very wary.<br /><br /><br /><br />diakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01160226342863738763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-22474655467729935302015-01-21T11:58:40.077-05:002015-01-21T11:58:40.077-05:00I know you were kidding, Q, but what's sauce f...I know you were kidding, Q, but what's sauce for the goose...so maybe we shouldn't say anything about anyone's looks (and I don't think he's THAT bad, BTW).babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08365488181982105888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-63942492366520450432015-01-21T10:55:27.896-05:002015-01-21T10:55:27.896-05:00Rubain and Diana are awesome. I would be proud to ...Rubain and Diana are awesome. I would be proud to call either my rep. Gotta say I like to put females in these positions. I'm generally more distrustful of men politicians.<br /><br />Am I being sexist? Or just sexy?Clarkson FlatBedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13463744536115119388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-19078272640422216632015-01-21T10:48:19.396-05:002015-01-21T10:48:19.396-05:00Oh Babs. I'm poking fun. He's the guy with...Oh Babs. I'm poking fun. He's the guy with all the power. And let's face it, he's damn ugly.<br /><br />Now...as to whether it has anything to do with his job performance or the price of tea in China? Of course not. This is not the NY "frigin" Times now is it? <br /><br />And I may be a blowhard, but I'm no fool. I wouldn't comment on a female politicians looks to save my life. The fact that I think Barbara Boxer is va va voom I'll keep to myself, thank you very much.<br /><br />Oops.Clarkson FlatBedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13463744536115119388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-22632954427037477832015-01-21T10:26:28.141-05:002015-01-21T10:26:28.141-05:00On a more serious note - Rubain Dorancy and Diane ...On a more serious note - Rubain Dorancy and Diane Richardson are both reported to be looking to run in this race. I voted for Jesse Hamilton vs. Dornacy because I knew him better, but I've heard really good things about Dorancy and had I had more time (if he'd campaigned more actively) I might have gone the other way. Just please, not you-know-who, the disruptor of community board meetings and MTOPP tool.babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08365488181982105888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-40870130865029360912015-01-21T10:22:46.669-05:002015-01-21T10:22:46.669-05:00And how does Cuomo's physical appearance have ...And how does Cuomo's physical appearance have anything to do with his job performance or the price of tea in China? What if he were female and you'd said she was the prettiest governor - you'd have the media crucifying you all over (and not without justification).babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08365488181982105888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-24257764826709297512015-01-21T09:51:09.976-05:002015-01-21T09:51:09.976-05:00Lots of local characters look like they will be jo...Lots of local characters look like they will be joining this race:<br /><br />http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/45139/the-race-for-karim-camara039s-state-assembly-seat-assembly-district-43#Item_1MikeFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12947132324744364565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1541468051247516447.post-75461197899571687352015-01-21T09:14:21.780-05:002015-01-21T09:14:21.780-05:00"Andrew Cuomo - quite probably the ugliest of..."Andrew Cuomo - quite probably the ugliest of the 50 governors..."<br /><br />In fairness to Gov. Cuomo, google "Governor of Delaware" or "Governor of Nebraska." Better yet, try "Governor of Kansas" — an ugly man with even uglier policies...diakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01160226342863738763noreply@blogger.com