Eric Sundwall

We try not to strike current politicians here, because policy and philosophy are more important, right ?

None the less, it might be the last time to be more effective with some negativity before the new Kahuna finishes taking reservations for the Pepsi Ball. My favorite recollection of a NY governor was Hugh Carey after his hair turned orange. As I listen to the MSM AG debate, I shudder at the Cuomo voice coming back at me. As a lad in Middle School I joined the Conservative chorus against him because he was forcing me to use my seatbelt when I was finally old enough to drive. After that it was just waste money and try to cleverly rationalize with a uber-moralizing tone. When George came the speed limit went back up and nothing ever changed after that . . . Now here comes a new cape crusading part time King . . . Help quality people fight the system in the next four years - Vote Clifton Silberger !

If not for three 'random' people represented by the top election law lawyer in the GOP, we would not have had to waltz into Federal Court and ask why over 1300 people were completely disenfranchised from Democracy in NY's 20th Congressional District. You have to be nice in court. An empty, large intriquely wood paneled room with classic pewter ordornments, black marble compliments, sleek video screens and microphones. Everybody jumps up like a sargent in a room full of officers when the man in black enters. In the end the judge seemed very sympathetic and hoped we had luck on up the line. Walk the line.

Candidates, even Libertarians, receive a bevy of 'questionnaires' from various special interests all touting their ability to reach voters with their organization if you just answer their questions. For the most part we tried to answer all of them, despite what we would consider the hidden agendas. We had a good experience with the debate we organized in June and that the local LWV 'moderated'. They were responsive and very professional. We tend to think that had we made it through the ballot process, we would not be invited to debate because of the unreasonable 10% threshold that they demand from candidates. Here's our response to their last questionnaire;

A couple weeks ago I traipsed int the NYS BOE and had to undergo the final insult to the state's determination of how I pursued democracy. Warren Redlich suggested I blog about it. I hadn't the heart for it then or perhaps have just had the bile receed in my throat now.