POTPOURRI IT IS

It is obvious that in any posting related to Plainfield there are two hard core readers who offer comments.Rob and Bob who identify by name are die hard opponents of the Mayor and the State Assemblyman. They often repeat the same message and post to all blogs. Because I post their comments does not mean that I agree with them. They never send anything that is in objectionable taste, if they did it would be rejected in the same manner that applies to those whose vituperative comments render them inappropriate to post.

Although there seems to be a dedicated defender group or individual for the Mayor no one is willing to use a tag that would make him/her less anonymous. Hiding behind that veil raise question as to motives or source.

"Nuff said",I will always post any comment in good taste whether it mirrors my opinions or is contrary as long as neither are personally abusive.

For those who have a true interest in the fundamentals of the present great debate over two vetoes I would advise reading Council President McWillimans' blog of 9/16/10. She once again makes the point that this is not a witch hunt but an fiduciary responsible effort to insure proper money management in the Plainfield Government.

Councilor Burney has given an explanation why he changed his vote, Councilor Rivers has been mum. If she is interested in transparency this is a poor way of demonstrating it. However this may be a characteristic remaining from her Presidency days on the BOE.

To turn away from local affairs to the recent primary elections. The victories of the "Tea Parties" in Delaware and New York State as well as else wheres cements the legitimacy of the Tea Party movement which has taken over the far Right of the GOP.

Unlike the Democrats with multiple political philosophies, the Republicans have two; the far right which has been the nucleus of the Tea Parties and a larger disorganized group who vary from moderate liberalism to mild conservatism. The far right which has found allies with the Tea Party leadership many who are only conservative in government not anti-abortionist or anti-immigrants and this alliance may destroy the Republicans as a national force.

The Democrats are used to deal with multiple diverse factions within their own party although the national and state trends lean towards entitlements and government control of industries as well as health care. There is always a question if the leadership is opportunistically socialist for the votes. There doesn't seem to be any concern about mortgaging the future for present needs except to blame Bush.

For many Republicans in New York and Delaware as well as other states where the Tea Party scored a victory they have been left with three choices; vote the party line, vote for the Democrat candidate, or not go to the polls. Those and it may be a substantial number who choose the last two options will help the Democrats retain their House seats and Senate control.

It shall be interesting election. In Plainfield those that give thought to their vote will have to judge if Plainfield received all the benefit from Representative Pallon's House seat in grants and influence in our health facilities. We know our Assembly and State Senate representatives failed to act in the people's interests.

From sunset Friday night to sunset Saturday marks the holiest day in Judaism, Yom Kippur the day of reflection (on ones life) and asking for atonement from sins against G*d. It is true that like in all faiths some who profess to be very religious are the greatest violators of moral righteousness.But be reassured; the overwhelming majority of human beings are good.