Category Archives: Zeldin

Zeldin & Bigotry

Posted on September 1, 2017 by David Posnett

Published in the Village Times (East Setauket) To the Editor, No, Representative Zeldin, it is not enough to pay lip service against the KKK and Nazism as you do in your August 17 letter to the editor. You then go … Continue reading →

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Arpaio is a Really Bad Hombre

Posted on August 27, 2017 by David Posnett

From Paul Clements (running for Congress in Kalamazoo MI) Friday, the President announced that he had pardoned notorious Sheriff Joe Arpaio on his conviction for contempt of court. When I first heard the news, I called it “a travesty” and … Continue reading →

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Mr. Zeldin Learns the Trump “Two-Step”

Posted on August 19, 2017 by David Posnett

How many times is Congressman Zeldin going to try to disavow his embrace of Trump’s pro-white supremacy, without really doing so By Sally Persons – The Washington Times – Friday, August 18, 2017 Rep. Lee Zeldin said Friday that there were parts … Continue reading →

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The G.O.P. Kool-Aid

Posted on August 19, 2017 by David Posnett

From The East Hampton Star – letters to the editor East Hampton, August 13, 2017 Dear David: Republicans owe America an apology. Sadly, we have arrived at a point at which the White House, the political crown jewel that the … Continue reading →

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Devoid of Emotion & Supported by Zeldin

Posted on August 19, 2017 by David Posnett

From the East Hampton Star (letter to the editor) Devoid of Emotion Springs, August 14, 2017 To the Editor: Impeach him. Trump was oddly devoid of emotion as he read his statement after Charlottesville. Where was his outrage? He lashes … Continue reading →

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Remove Lee Zeldin from the US Holocaust Memorial Council

Posted on August 19, 2017 by David Posnett

Charlottesville protests August 17, 2017 We are writing to publicly demand the removal of Congressman Lee Zeldin from the US Holocaust Memorial Council (USHMC) in Washington, D.C..  As a member of the USHMC, as a steward of our collective memory … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to our Fellow Jews

Posted on August 18, 2017 by David Posnett

From my friend Larry Smith: By Michael Chabon & Ayelet Waldman Berkeley, California, 8/16/17 To our fellow Jews, in the United States, in Israel, and around the world: We know that, up to now, some of you have made an … Continue reading →

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Two-faced Lee Zeldin on White Supremacist Rally in Charlottesville

Posted on August 16, 2017 by David Posnett

Zeldin’s bizarre bifurcation of responses to Charlottesville continues. Yesterday he went back to his original position defending Trump and blaming both sides. That weak response is also the one on his website press release page, his official Facebook page and … Continue reading →

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Why ACA market upheaval still looms large

Posted on August 16, 2017 by David Posnett

Don’t take your eye off the ball!  With all the distractions from the WH its easy to forget: healthcare is still in serious jeopardy. Here is why.  …and where exactly does Lee Zeldin stand?  Still with 45? DP Whether lawmakers are … Continue reading →

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American Nazi and Klan rally

Posted on August 14, 2017 by David Posnett

The first victim: Heather Heyer – a true hero.   What Happened in Charlottesville Is All Too American. To affirm that vicious race-based violence is ‘not who we are’ is to erase our very recent, collective past.  By JOSHUA ZEITZ  … Continue reading →

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