Comments on: Eliot’s on the phone. . . http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/ Political news in the Lower Hudson Valley, New York state. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:18:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: consort http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-34821 consort Sun, 06 Jul 2008 04:56:25 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/#comment-34821 fyi, miller is a moderate guy, not liberal and he is the consummate go to guy in albany to get things done for his constituents and the people of new york. you can't even compare ball to miller. one is an egotistical self-promoter with neanderthal views and the other is a true statesman who gets the job done... fyi, miller is a moderate guy, not liberal and he is the consummate go to guy in albany to get things done for his constituents and the people of new york.

you can’t even compare ball to miller. one is an egotistical self-promoter with neanderthal views and the other is a true statesman who gets the job done…

]]> By: consort http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-34820 consort Sun, 06 Jul 2008 04:52:59 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/#comment-34820 the problem is that the republican conference doesn't take a vote before tedisco opens his mouth to speak on behalf on them. if that were the case, ball would never have seen tedisco in his district and racc would be silent on this primary. for whatever reason, tedisco has decided to make ball a shining example of the assembly republicans and gives them all a bad rap in the process... the problem is that the republican conference doesn’t take a vote before tedisco opens his mouth to speak on behalf on them. if that were the case, ball would never have seen tedisco in his district and racc would be silent on this primary. for whatever reason, tedisco has decided to make ball a shining example of the assembly republicans and gives them all a bad rap in the process…

]]> By: Re: http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-34815 Re: Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:16:33 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/#comment-34815 Joel Miller is an ultra liberal republican, worse then Howard Mills. I don't know about the other two but I can't imagine Miller speaking well about most of the Assembly Republicans, especially Ball, Tedisco, and Amedore, who are ultra conservative. Joel Miller is an ultra liberal republican, worse then Howard Mills. I don’t know about the other two but I can’t imagine Miller speaking well about most of the Assembly Republicans, especially Ball, Tedisco, and Amedore, who are ultra conservative.

]]> By: consort http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-34811 consort Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:20:16 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/#comment-34811 ball is the consummate do-nothing politician. just alot of smoke and mirrors and power thirsty ambition. i agree with 'somers republican', there are many parallels with ball and spitzer. to start, they're both egomaniacs. and, mike aka 'the consultant' don't be so sure that the republicans in the assembly all support ball. someone should dial up republican assemblymen joel miller, bob oaks or joe giglio (just to name a few) and see what they think of him... i'd bet a pretty penny they wouldn't speak of their college in such glowing terms... ball is the consummate do-nothing politician. just alot of smoke and mirrors and power thirsty ambition. i agree with ‘somers republican’, there are many parallels with ball and spitzer. to start, they’re both egomaniacs. and, mike aka ‘the consultant’ don’t be so sure that the republicans in the assembly all support ball. someone should dial up republican assemblymen joel miller, bob oaks or joe giglio (just to name a few) and see what they think of him… i’d bet a pretty penny they wouldn’t speak of their college in such glowing terms…

]]> By: the consultant http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-34800 the consultant Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:48:22 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/#comment-34800 greg appears to have the support of the leadership of the republican side of the assembly..if they like him what is the problem ..clearly there is not a lot a member of the minority can do with silver as the leader.. greg appears to have the support of the leadership of
the republican side of the assembly..if they like him
what is the problem ..clearly there is not a lot a member
of the minority can do with silver as the leader..

]]> By: Somers Republican http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-34798 Somers Republican Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:58:04 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/#comment-34798 Probably rehashing this old stuff to show that after one and one-half years...Ball is still making the same empty promises....and he is just like Spitzer....what is the saying that great minds think alike? Ball better watch out with the power hungry personality....look what it did for Spitzer. Probably rehashing this old stuff to show that after one and one-half years…Ball is still making the same empty promises….and he is just like Spitzer….what is the saying that great minds think alike? Ball better watch out with the power hungry personality….look what it did for Spitzer.

]]> By: the consultant http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-34790 the consultant Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:44:54 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/#comment-34790 why are we rehashing what happened in february.... why are we rehashing what happened in february….

]]> By: Runs from it now... http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-34785 Runs from it now... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:51:13 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/#comment-34785 Spitzer, Ball said, spent about five minutes on the phone with him. I just told him he has my full support Ball said. Spitzer, Ball said, spent about five minutes on the phone with him.

I just told him he has my full support Ball said.

]]> By: hydeparkny http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-7373 hydeparkny Thu, 15 Feb 2007 01:05:33 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/#comment-7373 Judging state legislators on how they deliver for their districts is part of the dysfunction. They are supposed to set public policy that applies uniformly across the entire state. Too many state laws apply just to certain regions of NYS. Go to http://www.assembly.state.ny.us/leg . Click on "New York State Laws" at the right side. Type your favorite upstate county name into the search box. Pick an obscure title from the search results. In the search details, you will find too many instances of: "In the counties, cities, towns and villages of Favorable, Unfavorable and No Opinion ..." That's not right. Judging state legislators on how they deliver for their districts is part of the dysfunction.

They are supposed to set public policy that applies uniformly across the entire state.

Too many state laws apply just to certain regions of NYS.

Go to http://www.assembly.state.ny.us/leg .
Click on “New York State Laws” at the right side.
Type your favorite upstate county name into the search box.
Pick an obscure title from the search results.

In the search details, you will find too many instances of:
“In the counties, cities, towns and villages of Favorable,
Unfavorable and No Opinion …”

That’s not right.

]]> By: Ravi Batra http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-7162 Ravi Batra Tue, 13 Feb 2007 02:03:40 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/#comment-7162 With Governor Eliot Spitzer came Jack Kennedy-like energized air, and hence, Camelot seemed on the horizon. I would love to have New York become Camelot, and Governor Spitzer can usher it in to a happy State. Your example of Haliburton doesn't work, as Tom DiNapoli was only voted "up" with overwhelming support from both Democrats and Republicans. Even lacking that, Haliburton couldn't pass Tom DiNapoli's clean-life test. Haliburton is however lucky to have able leadership capable of navigating profits in a war that ships home precious body bags that had so much more life, love and promise left. What we all welcome is for New York to be better and a shining example across our great land. Call it reform; call it what you will; so long as honesty, merit and the rule of law are celebrated, all of us win! Oh, and Mike, I’m a fan of your views and insights... Lunch? With Governor Eliot Spitzer came Jack Kennedy-like energized air, and hence, Camelot seemed on the horizon. I would love to have New York become Camelot, and Governor Spitzer can usher it in to a happy State.

Your example of Haliburton doesn’t work, as Tom DiNapoli was only voted “up” with overwhelming support from both Democrats and Republicans. Even lacking that, Haliburton couldn’t pass Tom DiNapoli’s clean-life test. Haliburton is however lucky to have able leadership capable of navigating profits in a war that ships home precious body bags that had so much more life, love and promise left.

What we all welcome is for New York to be better and a shining example across our great land. Call it reform; call it what you will; so long as honesty, merit and the rule of law are celebrated, all of us win!

Oh, and Mike, I’m a fan of your views and insights…

Lunch?

]]> By: B52 bomber http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-7140 B52 bomber Mon, 12 Feb 2007 23:00:33 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/#comment-7140 Mike is on point again!!!this guy does not know anything about finances!!! Mike is on point again!!!this guy does not know anything about finances!!!

]]> By: consultant http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-7110 consultant Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:21:05 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/#comment-7110 to mr batra...the mere fact that you could argue that a man with no financial experience who doesnt know a hedge fund from a mutual fund, could be put in charge of 145 billion dollar pension is testment to the hypocracy of the new york state democratic party in that they have been throwing darts at the republicans for years based on favoritism, halliburton etc..which I don;t necessarily disagree with . However when it came their time to select a comptroller that the public could have confidence in, they instead chose to reject three highly qualified candidates, candidates that the assembly originally agreed to select from, and chose to hide behind their "constitutional" authority to break their word, pick a political hack, and undermine the confidence of the public..all because shelly silver wants to mark his territory....In the end however, Mr. Batra, your new shiny governor Elliot the Good will shove it up Shelly's tookis (sp)..by getting two or more republicans in the Senate to switch and getting the senate to agree to the reforms he wants and to remove the speaker..you can take that prediction to the bank...preferably banco popular! to mr batra…the mere fact that you could argue
that a man with no financial experience who doesnt
know a hedge fund from a mutual fund, could be
put in charge of 145 billion dollar pension is
testment to the hypocracy of the new york state
democratic party in that they have been throwing
darts at the republicans for years based on
favoritism, halliburton etc..which I don;t necessarily
disagree with . However when it came their time to
select a comptroller that the public could have
confidence in, they instead chose to reject three highly
qualified candidates, candidates that the assembly
originally agreed to select from, and chose to hide
behind their “constitutional” authority to break their
word, pick a political hack, and undermine the
confidence of the public..all because shelly silver
wants to mark his territory….In the end however,
Mr. Batra, your new shiny governor Elliot the Good
will shove it up Shelly’s tookis (sp)..by getting
two or more republicans in the Senate to switch and
getting the senate to agree to the reforms he
wants and to remove the speaker..you can take
that prediction to the bank…preferably banco popular!

]]> By: Michael Linder http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-6977 Michael Linder Mon, 12 Feb 2007 02:36:44 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/#comment-6977 These old eyes have never seen an honest politician until they saw Gregg Ball at a parade in Mahopac. The time and attention he gave me showed that he cared about what he was doing. He spoke with conviction and when I saw this speech on News channel 12 I saw that same Gregg Ball going after the corrupters in Albany. God Bless Gregg Ball! These old eyes have never seen an honest politician until they saw Gregg Ball at a parade in Mahopac. The time and attention he gave me showed that he cared about what he was doing. He spoke with conviction and when I saw this speech on News channel 12 I saw that same Gregg Ball going after the corrupters in Albany.

God Bless Gregg Ball!

]]> By: refomny http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-6849 refomny Sun, 11 Feb 2007 11:30:00 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/#comment-6849 There is only one way to reform NYS's government: It is for individual legislators (in the majority of each house) to agree to reform, and then to speak up and stand up to the leadership. It can, and does, happen. In fact, that is why we now have Tom DiNapoli. (Shelly wasn't the only one who felt like he got stiffed.) I would have been more impressed with Greg Ball if he was in the Assembly majority. I applaud him, but it's true that had nothing to lose giving that speech. There is only one way to reform NYS’s government: It is for individual legislators (in the majority of each house) to agree to reform, and then to speak up and stand up to the leadership. It can, and does, happen. In fact, that is why we now have Tom DiNapoli. (Shelly wasn’t the only one who felt like he got stiffed.) I would have been more impressed with Greg Ball if he was in the Assembly majority. I applaud him, but it’s true that had nothing to lose giving that speech.

]]> By: Frank Amato http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-6778 Frank Amato Sun, 11 Feb 2007 03:52:23 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/#comment-6778 Apparently you do know know Mr. Buckley, I have never seen him drink and I do see him at many functions. Ball and his cohorts will lie and create situations that fit their needs and then cry wolf. Whatever happened to Ball's campaign office being broken into? Was that another staged act on Ball's part? Greg Ball is not the person some believe he is. Given time, Greg's will true colors will surface for the public to see. Greg will make some noise and get some press, but at the end of the day, he will be judged on what he has done for his district or what he has not done because he was unable to deliver for the district he represents. Apparently you do know know Mr. Buckley, I have never seen him drink and I do see him at many functions. Ball and his cohorts will lie and create situations that fit their needs and then cry wolf. Whatever happened to Ball’s campaign office being broken into? Was that another staged act on Ball’s part? Greg Ball is not the person some believe he is. Given time, Greg’s will true colors will surface for the public to see.

Greg will make some noise and get some press, but at the end of the day, he will be judged on what he has done for his district or what he has not done because he was unable to deliver for the district he represents.

]]> By: TO BE fRaNk http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-6767 TO BE fRaNk Sun, 11 Feb 2007 02:02:17 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/#comment-6767 GREG BALL CLEARLY DOESN'T PUT UP WITH ANY SH*T, WHETHER IT BE SHELDON SILVER DENYING OVER 18 MILLION NEW YORKERS OR THE INFAMOUSLY DERANGED (AND OFTEN DRUNK) BOB BUCKLEY ATTACKING BALL CAMPAIGN VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORTERS. GREG WAS STANDING UP FOR HIS HARD-WORKING VOLUNTEERS IN THIS VIDEO AND ASIDE FROM THE "MOLESTED" REMARK, THIS APPEARS TO BE NO DIFFERENT THAN HIS SPEECH ON THE FLOOR OF THE ASSEMBLY WHERE HE STOOD UP FOR NEW YORKERS PISSED OFF AT THEIR GOVERNMENT. THIS IS THE REAL GREG BALL, A GUY WHO WILL FIGHT FOR GOOD PEOPLE. GREG BALL CLEARLY DOESN’T PUT UP WITH ANY SH*T, WHETHER IT BE SHELDON SILVER DENYING OVER 18 MILLION NEW YORKERS OR THE INFAMOUSLY DERANGED (AND OFTEN DRUNK) BOB BUCKLEY ATTACKING BALL CAMPAIGN VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORTERS. GREG WAS STANDING UP FOR HIS HARD-WORKING VOLUNTEERS IN THIS VIDEO AND ASIDE FROM THE “MOLESTED” REMARK, THIS APPEARS TO BE NO DIFFERENT THAN HIS SPEECH ON THE FLOOR OF THE ASSEMBLY WHERE HE STOOD UP FOR NEW YORKERS PISSED OFF AT THEIR GOVERNMENT.

THIS IS THE REAL GREG BALL, A GUY WHO WILL FIGHT FOR GOOD PEOPLE.

]]> By: Tim O'Malley http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-6765 Tim O'Malley Sun, 11 Feb 2007 01:51:11 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/#comment-6765 Way to dredge up old news Mr. Ron Santana. Greg Ball has apologized, repeatedly, for making those comments and for stooping down to the level of the instigator Bob Buckley (the man who taped the exchange). At the time of this incident, Mr. Ball claimed that Bob Buckley was intimidating campaign volunteers outside of the Mahopac library prior to a debate. Having lived in Brewster for over 14 years and being involved in politics I know Bob Buckley and I know that he is quite the bully. Of course, that does not excuse Mr. Ball's reaction to him. I did see Bob Buckley out campaigning for Sen. Vinnie Leibell for the general election and noticed how nasty he was to one of Mike Kaplowitz's volunteers for simply handing out brochures. Unfortunatley, this tape is cut-up and so we'll never know the full story of what Mr. Buckley did and/or said to Mr. Ball to provoke such a reaction. Nonetheless, this is old news and your attempt to make it anything more is pathetic, at best. Way to dredge up old news Mr. Ron Santana. Greg Ball has apologized, repeatedly, for making those comments and for stooping down to the level of the instigator Bob Buckley (the man who taped the exchange). At the time of this incident, Mr. Ball claimed that Bob Buckley was intimidating campaign volunteers outside of the Mahopac library prior to a debate. Having lived in Brewster for over 14 years and being involved in politics I know Bob Buckley and I know that he is quite the bully. Of course, that does not excuse Mr. Ball’s reaction to him. I did see Bob Buckley out campaigning for Sen. Vinnie Leibell for the general election and noticed how nasty he was to one of Mike Kaplowitz’s volunteers for simply handing out brochures. Unfortunatley, this tape is cut-up and so we’ll never know the full story of what Mr. Buckley did and/or said to Mr. Ball to provoke such a reaction. Nonetheless, this is old news and your attempt to make it anything more is pathetic, at best.

]]> By: Ron Santana http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-6761 Ron Santana Sun, 11 Feb 2007 01:26:38 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/#comment-6761 The real Greg Ball can be seen in this video that the Journal News has a link to. Greg Ball threatens a person in his district and then asks the man if he was molested when he was a child. Greg Ball sounds like a man who man have two sides, he concerns me, Greg is not who and what you see. The 2 minute tape can be seen at the following website. http://www.lohud.com/flash/ball/index.html The real Greg Ball can be seen in this video that the Journal News has a link to. Greg Ball threatens a person in his district and then asks the man if he was molested when he was a child. Greg Ball sounds like a man who man have two sides, he concerns me, Greg is not who and what you see.

The 2 minute tape can be seen at the following website.

http://www.lohud.com/flash/ball/index.html

]]> By: Ravi Batra http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-6760 Ravi Batra Sun, 11 Feb 2007 01:25:39 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/#comment-6760 My comments about Greg Ball above, standing alone, are much harsher than I intended. My complete comment is posted in response to Richard Brodsky’s answers to The Journal News. In fact, had Greg voted for a candidate of his choice rather than in a voting bloc of his own, I would have joined the happy chorus of folks struck by a 29 year old with a backbone blazing a trial all his own, albeit, the legislative branch, by its constitutional design, acts best in a 2-party voting bloc when working with a unitary executive. Since my stand-alone comments here do seem harsher, I will answer the questions posed as penance: 1. Consultant- No, I disagree; it matters that he voted in a bloc of his own while denigrating others for doing same. (Hopefully, that improper finger-pointing is merely youthful exuberance.) No, I have not been subpoenaed in the recent investigation. However, as any lawyer, I am ethically bound to assist the self-policing function of our profession, and do. 2. JC- your first point I have answered. I am quite thankful to Reggie for having my son intern for him while in college, and then have a summer job; I think it helps to have our children have a work ethic as well as learn the reality while majoring in college on the same topic. I disagree that it takes strength to hide in a voting-bloc. Governor Spitzer is quite right in his wonderment of Greg’s age and being a member of the assembly. 3. Dominic J. Bucelli-is absolutely correct. I am so very jealous of Greg Ball’s full head of hair. As to his accomplishment of being elected to the Assembly at his tender age, I’m impressed. I, in fact, think that Governor Spitzer has brought a Jack Kennedy-type excitement to New York, and maybe, as a result Camelot could come to New York. 4. Rick- Since your comments echo Dominic’s, I have responded above. Question: why does JC refer to “consultant� as Edelman as in Mike Edelman? If so, then I understand the consultant-comment better given his tremendous political capabilities and nexus to untainted honor and integrity! My comments about Greg Ball above, standing alone, are much harsher than I intended. My complete comment is posted in response to Richard Brodsky’s answers to The Journal News.

In fact, had Greg voted for a candidate of his choice rather than in a voting bloc of his own, I would have joined the happy chorus of folks struck by a 29 year old with a backbone blazing a trial all his own, albeit, the legislative branch, by its constitutional design, acts best in a 2-party voting bloc when working with a unitary executive.

Since my stand-alone comments here do seem harsher, I will answer the questions posed as penance:
1. Consultant- No, I disagree; it matters that he voted in a bloc of his own while denigrating others for doing same. (Hopefully, that improper finger-pointing is merely youthful exuberance.) No, I have not been subpoenaed in the recent investigation. However, as any lawyer, I am ethically bound to assist the self-policing function of our profession, and do.

2. JC- your first point I have answered. I am quite thankful to Reggie for having my son intern for him while in college, and then have a summer job; I think it helps to have our children have a work ethic as well as learn the reality while majoring in college on the same topic. I disagree that it takes strength to hide in a voting-bloc. Governor Spitzer is quite right in his wonderment of Greg’s age and being a member of the assembly.

3. Dominic J. Bucelli-is absolutely correct. I am so very jealous of Greg Ball’s full head of hair. As to his accomplishment of being elected to the Assembly at his tender age, I’m impressed. I, in fact, think that Governor Spitzer has brought a Jack Kennedy-type excitement to New York, and maybe, as a result Camelot could come to New York.

4. Rick- Since your comments echo Dominic’s, I have responded above.

Question: why does JC refer to “consultant� as Edelman as in Mike Edelman? If so, then I understand the consultant-comment better given his tremendous political capabilities and nexus to untainted honor and integrity!

]]> By: proudtobeindependent http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-6758 proudtobeindependent Sun, 11 Feb 2007 01:17:49 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/#comment-6758 Doing the right thing isn't limited to Democrats or Republicans. This time Greg Ball did the right thing, good for him. Once he gets a few more weeks under his belt, hopefully he will do some more good things. He is certainly off on the right foot. Let's hope he doesn't get a big head and lose his hunger for reform. Doing the right thing isn’t limited to Democrats or Republicans. This time Greg Ball did the right thing, good for him. Once he gets a few more weeks under his belt, hopefully he will do some more good things. He is certainly off on the right foot. Let’s hope he doesn’t get a big head and lose his hunger for reform.

]]> By: rick http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-6750 rick Sun, 11 Feb 2007 00:19:40 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/#comment-6750 What nonsense--Greg Ball, one of the few articulate legislators (have you really ever listened to either Bruno or Silver) is lambasted for, for once, calling like it is. The whole crowd of cronies of both parties booing a young good looking well spoken clean man. Can you imagine the phone calls of the lobbyists (who run the place). Rick What nonsense—Greg Ball, one of the few articulate legislators (have you really ever listened to either Bruno or Silver) is lambasted for, for once, calling like it is. The whole crowd of cronies of both parties booing a young good looking well spoken clean man. Can you imagine the phone calls of the lobbyists (who run the place).

Rick

]]> By: Dominic J. Bucelli http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-6748 Dominic J. Bucelli Sun, 11 Feb 2007 00:09:22 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/#comment-6748 I think Ravi Batras is just jealous of Greg Ball. I google-searched Batras and he does not seem like someone in a position to talk about cleaning up corruption. I didn't vote for Greg Ball because I live in Tuckahoe but my wife and I are waiting for the opportunity to vote for a Greg Ball-like candidate over here. I don't understand why anyone (except those who have something to lose) would be opposed to Greg Ball wanting to work with Gov. Spitzer to reform this state. That speech that he made was one of the most amazing things I have ever seen, it may sound corny but it made me think that there still may be hope for our state. I think Ravi Batras is just jealous of Greg Ball. I google-searched Batras and he does not seem like someone in a position to talk about cleaning up corruption. I didn’t vote for Greg Ball because I live in Tuckahoe but my wife and I are waiting for the opportunity to vote for a Greg Ball-like candidate over here. I don’t understand why anyone (except those who have something to lose) would be opposed to Greg Ball wanting to work with Gov. Spitzer to reform this state. That speech that he made was one of the most amazing things I have ever seen, it may sound corny but it made me think that there still may be hope for our state.

]]> By: JC http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-6727 JC Sat, 10 Feb 2007 20:47:06 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/#comment-6727 Edelman is right. It should come as no surprise that Ravi Batra is attacking a solid reformer such as Greg Ball. After all, Batra is no stranger to the dirty side of politics. Ravi Batra is good friends with disgraced assemblyman Clarence Norman, Jr. and he pressured Westchester elections commissioner and Democratic chairman Reginald Lafayette into giving his unqualified son a job over at the board of elections. Not to mention the slime he’s represented in court over the years, Batra is certainly not the first person that would stand up and applaud the actions of someone like Ball. In fact, had Batra been in the chamber while Ball was making his speech he probably would have been one of the hecklers. But he wasn’t there and so a couple of his closest friends did all the booing for him. Greg Ball is to be praised for what he did. Standing up and telling the legislature what they needed to hear was not something that could have been done by a weak individual. That’s something Mr. Batra should have thought about before he caved into the weakness of his itchy typing finger. Edelman is right. It should come as no surprise that Ravi Batra is attacking a solid reformer such as Greg Ball. After all, Batra is no stranger to the dirty side of politics.

Ravi Batra is good friends with disgraced assemblyman Clarence Norman, Jr. and he pressured Westchester elections commissioner and Democratic chairman Reginald Lafayette into giving his unqualified son a job over at the board of elections. Not to mention the slime he’s represented in court over the years, Batra is certainly not the first person that would stand up and applaud the actions of someone like Ball. In fact, had Batra been in the chamber while Ball was making his speech he probably would have been one of the hecklers. But he wasn’t there and so a couple of his closest friends did all the booing for him.

Greg Ball is to be praised for what he did. Standing up and telling the legislature what they needed to hear was not something that could have been done by a weak individual. That’s something Mr. Batra should have thought about before he caved into the weakness of his itchy typing finger.

]]> By: consultant http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-6726 consultant Sat, 10 Feb 2007 20:36:14 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/#comment-6726 ravi doesn't seem to get it..the point was that ball did not vote for the choice of the majority in the state assembly..who he voted for is far less important than the fact that he thumbed his nose at the democratic leader and his politics as usual style of doing business but you wouldn't know about that having come from the brooklyn democratic machine which is now under investigation for selling judgeships..have you been subpoenaed....???? ravi doesn’t seem to get it..the point was that ball did
not vote for the choice of the majority in the state
assembly..who he voted for is far less important than
the fact that he thumbed his nose at the democratic
leader and his politics as usual style of doing business
but you wouldn’t know about that having come from the
brooklyn democratic machine which is now under investigation
for selling judgeships..have you been subpoenaed….????

]]> By: Ravi Batra http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-6704 Ravi Batra Sat, 10 Feb 2007 17:47:19 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/#comment-6704 Greg Ball, the newbie of the hour, exaggerated his last name by falsely seeking honor while hiding in a block-voting of his own. Last I checked, he didn’t blaze a trial of fiery independence and vote for Bill Mulrow, the only candidate that had actually run for the spot 4 years ago and well deserved at least some votes! There is no fraud worse than phony honor, phony integrity or phony reform. Greg Ball needs to re-read the Declaration of Independence where “sacred honor� was more prized than life, liberty and property, and eat a slice of humble pie for he rides a horse that doesn’t exist. Greg Ball, the newbie of the hour, exaggerated his last name by falsely seeking honor while hiding in a block-voting of his own. Last I checked, he didn’t blaze a trial of fiery independence and vote for Bill Mulrow, the only candidate that had actually run for the spot 4 years ago and well deserved at least some votes! There is no fraud worse than phony honor, phony integrity or phony reform. Greg Ball needs to re-read the Declaration of Independence where “sacred honor� was more prized than life, liberty and property, and eat a slice of humble pie for he rides a horse that doesn’t exist.

]]> By: SCHOOL BUS DRIVER http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-6493 SCHOOL BUS DRIVER Sat, 10 Feb 2007 03:06:14 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/#comment-6493 THIS BALL HAS SOME BALLS -- BRASS ONES BOOYAH SHELLY! BOOYAH! THIS BALL HAS SOME BALLS—BRASS ONES

BOOYAH SHELLY! BOOYAH!

]]> By: Tessa http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-6482 Tessa Sat, 10 Feb 2007 03:00:45 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/#comment-6482 My boyfriend? Uh, ok. Except I'm married. And have been for 15 years. But way to be a typical Ball supporter "Joe Torre." Don't look at the issue, don't answer the tough question, just throw out ridiculous claims that make no sense. Ball is nothing more than a loud mouth who set about with an ambitious agenda to lower taxes and throw out the illegals. I just want to know if now that we have gotten all the kudos out of the way, if he could settle down and actually focus on those items. Because if he accomplishes that, I will become Greg Ball's biggest supporter, both financially and from a volunteer standpoint in 2 years when he runs for Congress, since that appears what he is more interested in. For now, if getting booed on the floor of the Assembly does it for you guys, then you got what you wanted from Greg. In the meantime, I'll wait for something of substance that actually impacts my life and the life of my children. My boyfriend? Uh, ok. Except I’m married. And have been for 15 years. But way to be a typical Ball supporter “Joe Torre.” Don’t look at the issue, don’t answer the tough question, just throw out ridiculous claims that make no sense.
Ball is nothing more than a loud mouth who set about with an ambitious agenda to lower taxes and throw out the illegals. I just want to know if now that we have gotten all the kudos out of the way, if he could settle down and actually focus on those items. Because if he accomplishes that, I will become Greg Ball’s biggest supporter, both financially and from a volunteer standpoint in 2 years when he runs for Congress, since that appears what he is more interested in.
For now, if getting booed on the floor of the Assembly does it for you guys, then you got what you wanted from Greg. In the meantime, I’ll wait for something of substance that actually impacts my life and the life of my children.

]]> By: Joe Torre http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-6445 Joe Torre Sat, 10 Feb 2007 01:45:45 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/#comment-6445 Tessa, Your boyfriend lost last year. Get over it. Good for Ball. He's a real reformer. Tessa,

Your boyfriend lost last year. Get over it. Good for Ball. He’s a real reformer.

]]> By: Anoneeemus http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-6438 Anoneeemus Sat, 10 Feb 2007 01:12:43 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/#comment-6438 Tessa, Tessa, Tessa....stop spinning and start paying attention. Spitzer, Sheldon Silver and Bruno agreed to a process. The process was that an independent non partisan commission would select up to 5 nominees for comptroller for the legislature to choose from. What Ball and others objected to was Sheldon Silver & Bruno welching on the deal they made with Spitzer. The original deal was made in the spirit of reforming the way NYS operates. Unfortunately, Silver & Bruno just couldn't help themselves and had to return to their old, despicable ways. Stop spinning and start thinking. And applaud people like Greg Ball while you're at it. Tessa, Tessa, Tessa….stop spinning and start paying attention.
Spitzer, Sheldon Silver and Bruno agreed to a process. The process was that an independent non partisan commission would select up to 5 nominees for comptroller for the legislature to choose from.
What Ball and others objected to was Sheldon Silver & Bruno welching on the deal they made with Spitzer. The original deal was made in the spirit of reforming the way NYS operates. Unfortunately, Silver & Bruno just couldn’t help themselves and had to return to their old, despicable ways.
Stop spinning and start thinking. And applaud people like Greg Ball while you’re at it.

]]> By: ed http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/comment-page-1/#comment-6433 ed Sat, 10 Feb 2007 00:56:16 +0000 http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2007/02/09/eliots-on-the-phone/#comment-6433 Let's face it. These yahoos up there in Albany spend all their time taxing the lungs out of the people, and then having cocktails to congratulate themselves. Even the cocktails are on us. They have the best health care available (for themselves) while everyone else can wander around in a maze of confusion and worry. They call themselves "public servants", but what "servants" have all these lulus, lucrative extra committee income, fancy clothes, cars, and credit cards attached to the public pocket? How is it that they all seem to be rather well-to-do, especially the ones who stay there on and on? Servants? They spend their time passing laws about ipods in crosswalks, then they go do dinner. And not at the diner! It's almost beyond belief. Let’s face it. These yahoos up there in Albany spend all their time taxing the lungs out of the people, and then having cocktails to congratulate themselves. Even the cocktails are on us. They have the best health care available (for themselves) while everyone else can wander around in a maze of confusion and worry. They call themselves “public servants”, but what “servants” have all these lulus, lucrative extra committee income, fancy clothes, cars, and credit cards attached to the public pocket? How is it that they all seem to be rather well-to-do, especially the ones who stay there on and on? Servants? They spend their time passing laws about ipods in crosswalks, then they go do dinner. And not at the diner! It’s almost beyond belief.

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