Category Archives: first amendment

“I Can’t Breathe”

Posted on June 1, 2020 by David Posnett

“I Can’t Breathe” The Murder of George Floyd “The time for endless conversation has passed. We are a nation of differences and this is our greatest strength. It is a time for action in a way that cannot be ignored … Continue reading →

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Protest in Commack drawing criticism

Posted on May 31, 2020 by David Posnett

Some insightful letters to Newsday: The behavior of a few unruly demonstrators at the recent Commack protest was shameful [“Trump cheers LI protesters,” News, May 17]. If these few were, say, 4% of the demonstrators, the other 96% could have … Continue reading →

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A Night at the Garden

Posted on December 11, 2019 by David Posnett

Trump demonstrates how to deal with a protester at a rally: Click here to see the video: https://twitter.com/johnpavlovitz/status/1204566486163087360?s=20   Then take a look at this video from 1939: A Night at the Garden (an American Nazi gathering).  Note the similar … Continue reading →

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Bravo East Hampton Star!

Posted on October 11, 2019 by David Posnett

Reprinted verbatim from: https://www.easthamptonstar.com/20191010/shrinking-congressman This is gutsy. And overdue. Shrinking Congressman By Star Staff October 10, 2019 Here we go again. Representative Lee Zeldin is out front in his support of President Trump, dismissing as phony a serious impeachment inquiry … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Use of ‘Nationalist’

Posted on October 28, 2018 by David Posnett

LTE in the New York Times from my neighbor (!) A reader says the president is “rolling out the dog whistles.”  Oct. 25, 2018   CreditCreditDoug Mills/The New York Times To the Editor: “‘You Know What I Am? I’m a … Continue reading →

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Zeldin’s ‘Kick Out’ Rally

Posted on July 30, 2018 by David Posnett

After all, Zeldin’s rally wasn’t a ‘Kick Off’ but in stead, a ‘Kick Out’ rally.  Who better to comment as Karl Grossman, in the Riverhead Local: https://riverheadlocal.com/2018/07/29/assault-on-the-press-hits-close-to-home/      Karl Grossman Karl is a veteran investigative reporter and columnist, the winner … Continue reading →

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Press Ejected at Zeldin Kickoff Event!

Posted on July 3, 2018 by David Posnett

Editorial – Getting Ejected At Zeldin Kick-Off  from Smithtown Matters I am at a loss for words. Last night I was ejected from the Lee Zeldin kick-off rally, which I WAS INVITED TO, without cause. Yes, I was invited to attend … Continue reading →

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Remembering Julie Hilden

Posted on March 21, 2018 by David Posnett

A nice tribute to a First Amendment warrior MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2018 by Michael Dorf Julie Hilden — lawyer, author, and editor — passed away on Saturday. She was my friend for over 30 years. Julie combined a fierce intelligence … Continue reading →

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Zeldin’s Friend Steve Bannon

Posted on December 31, 2017 by David Posnett

You Are the Company You Keep!  “Personal branding is the name of the game these days, and in our age of radical transparency it is informed not just by how you present yourself but also by the people you associate … Continue reading →

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Hatemongers without the Robes and Hoods

Posted on October 19, 2017 by David Posnett

Letter from Richard Cohen, President, Southern Poverty Law Center (Photo: Yuri Gripas/Reuters)Donald Trump addresses the 2017 Values Voter Summit in Washington, October 13, 2017.   As expected, the annual “Values Voter Summit” in Washington this past weekend featured a rogue’s … Continue reading →

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