NY-27: Roberto Urges Against New “...
We all remember how successful Obama’s stimulus was in keep ing the unemployment rate below 8 percent right? Well, with a record of failure like that, one can’t imagine why we should spend more taxpayer dollars for another $50 billion stimulus. Well, that’s what Obama wants… Leonard...
Buy Your Own Art...
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Anthony Bialy in
Buffalo, Commentary, Economy, Entertainment, Federal Government, NY State Government on
04 19th, 2010 |
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This year’s Hallwalls’ Artists & Models Affair might be fun or freaky. It could be both, too, but it should be up to individuals to find out for themselves. Admission to the undoubtedly provocative May 1 event is 15 bucks presale or a Jackson at the door. Either way, taxpayers are also...
Another Clunker...
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Anthony Bialy in
Buffalo, Campaign 2010, Commentary, Economy, Energy, Erie County, Federal Government, Media, NY State Government on
02 15th, 2010 |
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New York State is attempting to simultaneously help the economy and environment. Yeah: they’ll do nothing for either. Enticed consumers spent the weekend racing about trying to grab government entitlements for those outfitting their kitchens and basements. They’re taking part in a transparently...
All You Need is a Dollar and a Ludicrous...
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Anthony Bialy in
Commentary, Featured Articles, NY State Government on
02 8th, 2010 |
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While I’m sorry to be a downer, I don’t think you’ll win Powerball. Someone will pick the correct numerical combination, although it’s astoundingly unlikely to be you personally. But playing is like attempting to entice a model from the opposite gender or cheering for a non-Yankees franchise:...
Failing to Earn Credit...
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Anthony Bialy in
Buffalo, Campaign 2010, Commentary, Economy, Erie County, Federal Government, House of Representatives, Media, U.S. Senate, White House on
02 3rd, 2010 |
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The one thing that’s better than making money is being handed some. That’s why anyone who doubts the Earned Income Tax Credit is the most wondrous gift our benevolent government has ever bestowed upon us should read The Buffalo News.
In particular, their January 31 take on the subject, helpfully...
Provoking Melancholy States in the State...
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Matt in
Buffalo, Economy, State Assembly, State Legislature, State Senate on
01 5th, 2010 |
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New Yorkers are miserable. But at least now we know why. Specifically, a state government that eats much of your paycheck is concurrently making you sad. The phenomenon of Empire State-based dejection has been analyzed before. Now, Allysia Finley of the Wall Street Journal has highlighted a Science...
Holiday Miracle: Slaughter, Conservative...
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Anthony Bialy in
Buffalo, Campaign 2008, Campaign 2010, Commentary, Economy, Erie County, Federal Government, House of Representatives, News, U.S. Senate, White House on
12 28th, 2009 |
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It’s nice to agree with your congressperson every so often. Concurring with one’s representative makes one feel, well, represented. That’s true even if accord happens for some as rarely as seemingly every area of the country except Buffalo gets walloped with Christmas-week snow. Anything...
Dinner Should be on the Hall...
The City of Buffalo would like you to dine out. Please. But kindly only do so at sanctioned eateries that the local government has blessed with cash. The Buffalo News recently highlighted the specific flaws of a loan program that removes “free” from markets:
City Hall lending to business...
An Unnecessary Drag on Workers...
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Anthony Bialy in
Amherst, Buffalo, Commentary, Economy, Media, News on
12 14th, 2009 |
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I’m going to start smoking just to make sure I can never work for Amherst. I don’t know if my broad skill set ranging from a mediocre typing speed to the principled unwillingness to steal co-workers’ lunches from the break room fridge would make me eligible for town employment. Nonetheless,...
Bills Need Home Field/Hometown Advantage...
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Anthony Bialy in
Buffalo, Buffalo Bills, Commentary, Economy, Entertainment, Erie County, NY State Government, News, Sports on
12 7th, 2009 |
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Well, that was a fantastic atmosphere for the second Buffalo Bills home game not played at home. The matchup in the erstwhile SkyDome was as lively as a surgery being performed in a morgue. Perhaps curious Canadians remain puzzled about the mysterious fourth down or why there wasn’t a team named...
Makeovers Don’t Last...
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Anthony Bialy in
Buffalo, Commentary, Economy, Entertainment, Media, News on
11 17th, 2009 |
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I’d rather track scarcely talented American Idol contestants, get caught up on Glee’s let’s-relive-high-school plotlines, or endure a fan’s lecture about how Earth-shatteringly wonderful 30 Rock is before hearing another hyped word about Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Many...
Having Fun Making Fun of Artvoice...
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Anthony Bialy in
Buffalo, Commentary, Economy, Erie County, NY State Government on
11 16th, 2009 |
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The Artvoice Dilemma comes down to whether it’s worth pointing out any random article’s problems. It’s usually best to avoid the chore of reading an issue, much less critiquing its contents. But sometimes they churn out something so egregious that it deserves a shredding. For...
New York’s Empty Feeling...
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Anthony Bialy in
Buffalo, Commentary, Economy, NY State Government, News on
10 28th, 2009 |
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Having fewer bad congressional representatives isn’t worth it. And, while it’s nice to enjoy shorter waiting times at restaurants and cope with less traffic, it’s ultimately not fun to have a broke ghost town to yourself. The remaining residents of New York State are coping with...
Level Misery...
Should we cheer when awful times don’t get worse? New York’s percentage of idle workers remained constant during the previous two months. Unfortunately, that means that the rate has stabilized in critical condition:
From August to September, the New York unemployment rate held steady...
New York’s Medicaid Help Isn’t Helpi...
There’s a gigantic difference between charity and cushiness. It’s admirable to reach out and help those in dire straits who have money for nothing. At the same time, it’s easy for recipients to get addicted to public support. That’s especially so if they can get better health coverage from the...
Spending Your Money So Someone Else Can ...
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Anthony Bialy in
Buffalo, Commentary, Economy, Erie County, Media, NY State Government, News on
09 30th, 2009 |
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It used to be that companies were “incubators for skills.” But why bother getting on-the-job training when the government will cover the cost of getting you up to speed? For one, The Buffalo News adores the idea of making everyone pay to school a few workers, as evidenced by the Mark...