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Short Hospital Stocks!

Posted on October 10, 2017 by David Posnett

I have been waiting for this:  Wall street is jittery about Hospital stocks.  Here is why: (1) Investors are approaching hospital stocks cautiously As  Les Masterson   has said: “Some unfavorable financial trends and an air of uncertainty for healthcare’s future … Continue reading →

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Response to Rep. Lee Zeldin’s 10-point Plan for Gun-violence-prevention Advocates

Posted on October 10, 2017 by David Posnett

  Dear Congressman Zeldin, Every American is saddened and appalled by the massacre in Las Vegas. Yet while the public is overwhelmingly united in wanting Congress to act, you continue to try to divide us by belittling and misrepresenting the … Continue reading →

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Shame on Zeldin–Again!

Posted on October 6, 2017 by David Posnett

Representative Lee Zeldin should be ashamed of himself. That’s what his constituents declared back in May at their “Shame on Zeldin” protest on his AHCA vote. And now, in the aftermath of the Las Vegas shootings, others have joined that … Continue reading →

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The Great Lakes Are Attacking Us Now

Posted on October 5, 2017 by David Posnett

Can you really blame them? By Charles P. Pierce Original post on Esquire.com Oct 4, 2017 While the Secretary of the Interior is jetting around on our dime, and the head of the Environmental Protection Agency is slow-dancing with his … Continue reading →

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Stephen Paddock Owned 43 Guns

Posted on October 3, 2017 by David Posnett

Gun violence in America, explained in 17 maps and charts. In the developed world, these levels of gun violence are a uniquely American problem. Here’s why. America is an exceptional country when it comes to guns. It’s one of the … Continue reading →

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Fake News Regains Its Megaphone: “Keyword Bombs”!

Posted on October 3, 2017 by David Posnett

After Las Vegas Shooting, Fake News Regains Its Megaphone The Shift  By KEVIN ROOSE OCT. 2, 2017 Continue reading the main story Share This Page Email Save When they woke up and glanced at their phones on Monday morning, Americans may … Continue reading →

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Locking up Immigrants

Posted on October 3, 2017 by David Posnett

In just a few hours, I’ll be arguing a critical case at the Supreme Court. Jennings v. Rodriguez will decide the fate of thousands of women and men who are languishing in immigration prisons across the country. It’s important – … Continue reading →

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Kim Kardashian Shuts Down Trump on Twitter

Posted on October 1, 2017 by David Posnett

Celebrities Come For Donald Trump On Twitter After He Knocked San Juan Mayor… Another day, another string of tweets from President Donald Trump.  This time, celebrities lent their voices to the fray to defend the subject of Trump’s ire: San Juan Mayor … Continue reading →

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“They Want Everything Done For Them”

Posted on October 1, 2017 by David Posnett

POLITICS 09/30/2017 10:10 pm ET One Photo Stands Out After Trump Says Puerto Rico Wants ‘Everything Done For Them’ This writer served Trump some ice cold tea. By Carla Herreria

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Anthem and Flag

Posted on September 29, 2017 by David Posnett

Picture from http://newsbreakouts.com/nfl-teams-respond-to-trump-with-non-participation-kneeling-in-protest/ Letter printed in the East Hampton Star, Sept. 28, 2017   Dear Editor, Here’s Lee Zeldin (leezeldinforcongress.com) on the N.F.L. protest: “An entire N.F.L. football team (Pittsburgh Steelers) protesting the national anthem. These spoiled rich brats may … Continue reading →

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