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BY DAVID LUCES DLUCES@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM This week marks 50 years since the Miracle Mets defeated the Baltimore Orioles in the 1969 World Series. Mets great Ed Kranepool stopped by the Holiday Inn Express Stony Brook and met with the Stony Brook University baseball team. The World Series champion gave the team some advice for the upcoming season as they undergo fall training. “This is the time to work on your fundamentals,” Kranepool said. “If you’re a pinch hitter like I was the last couple of years of my career, get up there and be aggressive. Try to get a hit. We all wish you guys good luck this season.” Afterward, the team and Kranepool watched a replay of Game 3 of the ‘69 World Series. A pivotal game in the series, where the Mets legend blasted a homerun to help his team to victory. A number of Mets fans showed up for a chance to get their memorabilia signed by Kranepool. Linda Miller and her father Pete Grandazza,
lower right, came to get their old programs and scorecards signed. Miller said one of the reasons they came was because back in 1975 the whole Mets team signed autographs for her brother Michael and another child, who were very sick, at a hotel in Philadelphia. “Bob Murphy, [the Mets announcer at the time] saw these two boys in wheelchairs and asked if there was anything he could do,” she said. “He got all the players to come over and gave them autographs. Ed Kranepool was one of them.” — Photos by David Luces
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Brookhaven Outlines CCA Program that Could Lower Gas/Electric Costs BY DAVID LUCES DLUCES@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM The Town of Brookhaven outlined the first steps toward creating a program that could lower gas and electric rates for homeowners at a public hearing Oct. 3. Town officials are considering creating a Community Choice Aggregation or CCA, which is an energy program that allows local governments to buy electricity and gas on behalf of its residents. In a presentation to the Town Board, Matt Miner, town chief of operations, outlined how the program could be beneficial to residents. Essentially, CCA is a municipal energy procurement model that replaces the utility companies as the default supplier. It can be used for either gas or electricity. “The suppliers, National Grid and PSEG, would still be responsible for energy delivery and billing,” Miner said. “The advantages of a CCA is pooling those demands and allow us to negotiate lower rates for residents.” The town chief of operations added it would allow Brookhaven to pursue other clean energy programs. The next step in the program would be
for the town to begin to work with its eight villages to see if they wanted to participate in the CCA. From there, the town would seek to appoint a program administrator. “[The] CCA administrator would then seek bids from energy services companies to obtain competitive rates for residents on behalf of the town,” Miner said. “They would be responsible with creating a data projection and implementation plan.” CCA is an opt-out program, so residents are not bound by a contract and can go back to their original supplier if they chose to do so. The CCA program was created by the New York State Public Service Commission in April 2016. Westchester was the first New York county, through the Sustainable Westchester consortium, to launch the CCA program under Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D). If successful, Brookhaven will join more than 50 municipalities in the state to enact legislation to begin a CCA including the towns of Hempstead and Southampton on Long Island. Miner said if the bids and rates aren’t competitive then the town doesn’t have to move forward with the program. “I want to be clear, this only goes forward if we can save all the residents and businesses
Town Chief of Operations Matt Miner, forefront, presents at the board meeting Oct. 3. Photo from Town of Brookhaven video
in Brookhaven money,” Supervisor Ed Romaine (R) said. The town would first pursue competitive rates for gas and then would move on to electricity. According to town officials it could take about a year to implement the program. Bid contracts could last from two to four years. George Hoffman, a vice president of the Three Village Civic Association, said
at the public hearing he supports the town’s initiative to adopt the CCA and believes it moves them closer to clean energy. “It’s about time we started to take back some local control over our energy future,” he said. “We all thought then, when LIPA was created, we would be starting to get back some of our local control of our energy policy, but that was taken away by Albany. I think this a good start in taking back our energy future.”
PJS Community Growth Center Offers Unique Exercise Opportunity in Setauket BY RITA J. EGAN RITA@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM An exercise program at The Bates House in East Setauket not only provides residents with a chance to get some physical activity but also the opportunity to donate to a local organization. Port Jefferson Station’s Community Growth Center, which provides holistic health services, is currently offering its Walk, Yoga, Meditate & Chocolate series at the venue every Thursday for a suggested donation of $10. During the exercise program, participants are led on a 30-minute walk around the Frank Melville Memorial Park pond with flashlights in hand, then to an hour yoga session that ends in shavasana — a pose used for relaxation and
meditation — and before they leave, everyone gets a piece of dark chocolate. Michael Hoffner, co-founder and executive director of Community Growth Center, said the program ties into the center’s mission to create a sense of community and to give people an outlet to become healthier in mind, body and spirit. “We’re really trying to build a community of people that are all working to heal and grow together,” he said. “All aspects of this event help to facilitate that type of growth. Whether it’s the physical exercise or the meditation or yoga, all of it ties into helping people grow in mind and body.” Joanne Lauro, the center’s director of nutrition, leads the walks on Thursday nights, while the yoga portion is led by Erica Kremens. The program is different from other yoga classes as it starts with walking, which Lauro said is one of the best exercises to help with various health issues including heart and pulmonary problems and diabetes. She said the group walks around the park three times, approximately a mile stretch. Participants can walk at their own pace whether briskly for exercise or slower to enjoying the swans in the lake and the deer and rabbits on the property. “The person who comes can reap the benefits of whatever they enjoy,” Lauro said.
She added the center encourages “people to embrace their bodies and work a little bit harder so they won’t have heart disease or stiffness or pains.” For a treat at the end of the night, everyone gets a piece of cacao — dark chocolate — donated by East Setauket-based Five North Chocolate, owned by Ben Conard. The director of nutrition said cacao is good for stress and anxiety, and due to being an antioxidant, it rids the body of free radicals. Hoffner said the group calls the series a triathlon, and it was original board member Jennifer Ross who heard about the idea, as well as adding dark chocolate at the end, and thought it would be a fun way to raise money for the center, which doesn’t charge for its services. Hoffner said the triathlon series is in its fourth year at The Bates House, and the agency has been grateful to the venue’s manager Lise Hintze who he said loved the mission of the Community Growth Center when he originally approached her. Hoffner said the center holds other events at the venue, including their upcoming Finding Balance: Wellness Conference, a Martin Luther King multifaith event in January and Spring Awakening at the end of April. Lauro said she invites everyone to try out the class and take time out for themselves.
Participants, above, enjoy some cacao at a recent Walk, Yoga, Meditate & Chocolate program at The Bates House. Attendees, below, during the yoga portion. Photos by Rita J. Egan
“Come down and enjoy the simplicity of nature and honoring your body and just being in a great place with like-minded people,” Lauro said. Walk, Yoga, Meditate & Chocolate meets every Thursday at The Bates House until Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. (There is no class Oct. 31.) The series will start up again in the spring, and the suggested donation is $10 per class. For more information, call 631-240-3471.
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Andrew Malguarnera 713 Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY. Location: North side of Shearwater Way, 485.87’ East of Songsparrow Lane, Centereach. Applicant requests relief of stipulation imposed by Board of Zoning Appeals decision of 2/27/19 stating “removal of 2nd front door if accessory apartment exists”. (0200 56700 0100 007000)
24. Gennero Boggi, c/o Andrew Malguarnera 713 Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY. Location: East side of Eastwood Blvd. 980’ North of Marta Court, Centereach, NY 11720. Applicant requests front yard setback variance for existing 9’ x 19’ roof over porch. (0200 44300 0500 011000 33. John L. Cox, 20 Camp Dr., Selden, NY. Location: West side Camp Dr. 191’+/- North of Emlu Dr., Selden. Applicant requests permission for proposed two story residence addition creating entire 1st floor area exceeding 1200 sq. ft. permitted (1332 Sq. ft.) and creating entire 2nd floor area exceeding 800 sq. ft. permitted (1587 sq. ft.); side yard variances for existing decking and existing detached shed. (0200 48900 0400 055000)
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Deer Rutting Season Presents Dangers on the Roads
BY RITA J. EGAN RITA@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM It’s that time of year when deer look to mate, and that can result in dangers for motorists on local roadways. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles and the Department of Environmental Conservation are advising motorists to take care when navigating roads during October, November and December. While deer can be seen all year round roaming around the North Shore, during the fall it’s breeding season. Two-thirds of the crashes between deer and vehicles occur during the three-month span, according to a press release from the agencies. In a TBR News Media article from October of 2018, Lori Ketcham, a rehabilitator with Middle Island-based Save the Animals Rescue Foundation, reminded residents that deer don’t hesitate when they are crossing a street, especially in the fall. “The boys only have one thing on their mind,” Ketcham said. “They’re following the scent so they’re just running. They smell a girl down the street. They run, and they don’t care if there are roads in the way.” Mark J.F. Schroeder, DMV commissioner and chair of the governor’s traffic safety committee, said drivers should exercise extreme caution during the autumn months. “When you see a deer-crossing sign along a highway, that means deer have been seen at that location and have collided with cars there,” Schroeder said. “Those signs are meant to warn you to be extra cautious when driving through such locations.” DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said drivers should be alert during both dawn
and dusk. The animals tend to be more active during these periods of the day while visibility is also reduced. The state agencies also recommend decreasing speed when you approach deer near roadsides as they can bolt out or change direction quickly. If you see a deer, look for others as they are herd animals and usually travel in groups. Motorists are also advised to brake firmly and avoid swerving if they encounter an animal, as swerving can cause collisions. The DEC recommends not approaching an injured animal as they can strike out with their legs or hooves. Here are a few additional tips in case of a deer collision: ● Move your vehicle to a safe place. If possible, pull over to the side of the road and turn on your hazard lights. If you must leave your vehicle, stay off the road and out of the way of any oncoming vehicles. ● Call the police. Alert authorities if the animal is blocking traffic and creating a threat for other drivers. If the collision results in injury, death or more than $1,000 in property damage, you must fill out an official crash report and send it to the DMV. ● Look for leaking fluid, loose parts, tire damage, broken lights, a hood that won’t latch and other safety hazards. If your vehicle seems unsafe in any way, call for a tow truck. According to the 2018 State Farm Insurance deer-vehicle collision study, it was estimated that there were 1.33 million deer, elk, moose and caribou collisions between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018, in the U.S. — down from 1.34 million cited in the company’s 2017 study. New Yorkers had a one in 165 chance of crashing into the animals in 2018, according to State Farm.
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Bulls Boys Blank Cougars BY BILL LANDON DESK@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Centereach boys soccer, now at 3-5 in the league, had their hands full when they took on Smithtown West. The Bulls sit atop the League III leaderboard at 8-1 after beating the Cougars, 3-0, Oct. 11. Senior Andrew Agunzo broke the ice for the Bulls 11 minutes into the opening half with a goal to take the early lead. The Cougars struggled for shots on goal as Smithtown West dominated the second half when senior forward Trevor Harrison scored the insurance goal and scored again to seal the deal. Ryan Jenkins had five stops
in goal for the Cougars. The Cougars battled Huntington at home Oct. 16. Game results were not available at press time. Smithtown West is back in action Oct. 18 when they hit the road, also against Huntington, with a 4 p.m. start. Pictured clockwise from above, Centereach senior defender Victor Rivera drills the ball down field; Cougars sophomore forward Robert Arenas pushes the play upfield; keeper Ryan Jenkins goal kicks for Centereach; Centereach senior Jake Chapman pushes midfield; and Centereach sophomore midfielder Oscar Garces heads the ball upfield. — Photos by Bill Landon
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Perspectives
America and the ‘Forever War’ in Afghanistan
The War in Afghanistan has lasted longer counterterrorism operations, we no longer own than World War I, World War II, and the Ko- the streets. According to the latest UN statistics, rean War combined. Today, U.S. soldiers born civilian deaths have spiked in recent years. On Sept. 28, 2019, Afghanistan voted in a after the 9/11 terrorist attacks presidential election. Although can enlist to serve in Afghaniconsiderably less violent than stan. Our nation has lost 2,500 the October 2018 parliamentaservice members and spent ry elections I witnessed from over $1 trillion dollars in 18 Kabul, the Afghans deployed years. What the American over 70,000 troops on election people originally understood day and determined approxito be our mission — to defeat mately 30 percent of polling al-Qaida and kill Osama bin stations too insecure to open. Laden — has arguably been The threat of Taliban violence achieved. Yet, approximately reduced voter turnout by approx14,000 U.S. troops remain unimately 25 percent compared to der congressional authorities the three previous presidential not renewed since the 2002 elections since the fall of the Authorization for the Use of Taliban in 2002. Military Force. Over time, the Afghanistan is a complex, day-to-day of the War in Afethnically diverse, and fractious ghanistan has faded from the By Jack Harrington society. The reality on the ground headlines. It is reasonable for is difficult, while obvious and Americans to question why we remain in Afghanistan. I recently returned satisfactory policy solutions are nonexistent. Howfrom Afghanistan and I have been asking my- ever, President Donald Trump’s (R) recent actions have only complicated matters on the ground. self the same question. On Sept. 7, via tweet, Trump simultaneously On Jan. 1, 2015, NATO transitioned from the International Security and Assistance Force canceled ongoing peace negotiations between (ISAF) to Operation Resolute Support, a man- the United States and the Taliban and withdrew date to train, advise and assist the Afghan gov- a theretofore secret invitation to attend talks ernment. While the United States — not NATO at Camp David. Inviting the Taliban to Camp — maintains authorities to engage in direct David the week of 9/11 was as offensive to the
memories of 9/11 victims as the president’s decision to abruptly call off peace negotiations was short-sighted. An imperfect peace deal between the U.S. and the Taliban serving as a predicate to longerterm, intra-Afghan peace negotiations between the elected Afghan government and the Taliban is not ideal — but it may very well be the only way to extricate ourselves from a “Forever War.” America must protect its homeland and ensure transnational terrorist networks — such as al-Qaida and ISIS-Khorasan (the ISIS affiliate in Afghanistan) — never again launch an attack against the United States or its allies. At the same time, we must admit no military strategy can win the war in Afghanistan. We cannot bomb our way to peace and stability. The U.S. military can affect conditions to influence peace negotiations and politics at the margins, but military action cannot be our end goal. The Afghan people, justifiably, wish to live in freedom and peace devoid of the tyrannical yoke of the Taliban. If the U.S. withdraws the bulk of its 14,000 troops, the Taliban will not accede to liberal democracy. At the same time, we must be honest and accept an indefinite Western military presence in Afghanistan is not sustainable or in America’s strategic interest. We need to set Afghanistan on the path to peace, continue to invest financially and diplomatically, ensure we can exercise influence over a future Afghan government — a government likely to
incorporate elements of the Taliban — and, at least for some period of time, maintain a limited military presence with the capability to strike at transnational terrorist elements looking to project violence in the West. The challenges in Afghanistan present no easy or enviable solutions, but after 18 years we must bring an end to forever war. In spite of the bravery, commitment and skill of our military leaders and service members on the ground, the president’s reactionary tendencies are doing little to secure long-term American interests. Indefinite, unrealistic commitments of lives and treasure in Afghanistan distracts from more strategically significant national security and diplomatic threats. However, Congress is much to blame for enabling presidents of both parties to everexpand the military’s footprint across the globe in the name of the Global War on Terrorism. Afghanistan is but one example of the missioncreep plaguing our military strategy. Congress must exercise the courage to authorize a new AUMF, circumscribe the president’s powers and critically re-evaluate how we project force around the world and to what ends. Jack Harrington lives in Stony Brook, is a fellow at the Truman National Security Project and served in Afghanistan from 2018 to 2019 as an officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve. His views are his own and do not reflect those of the U.S. Navy or Department of Defense.
Don’t Abandon the Kurds, Strategic Implications Are Disastrous The president has endangered the lives of our troops — and hundreds of thousands of civilians — with self-centered recklessness in Syria. Will U.S. Rep. Zeldin (R-Shirley) look to stop him? Last week, while I was in synagogue observing Yom Kippur, a congregant came forward to sing “God Bless America.” In an instant the entire room was on its feet, singing loudly, hands over hearts. Jews and other historically oppressed groups have flourished in America — we believe in our country and its values. Unfortunately, days later I still can’t shake the feeling that these values are under threat. News that President Donald Trump (R) has abandoned our Kurdish allies continues to sink in, and the ramifications are severe. The Kurds have proven themselves to be among our most reliable Middle East allies — doing the heavy lifting against ISIS and defending their north Syrian enclave from the repeated attacks of the Putin-backed Assad regime. To the extent ISIS was nearly eliminated, we owed a debt of gratitude to
the Kurdish fighters. But the Kurds, in return, the decision represents an utter betrayal of counted on our presence to dissuade Turkey’s the American values we love and cherish. Trump, in an ill-considered ambitions to vanquish them. instant, turned America’s That is why Trump’s back on an ally who served recent sudden withdrawal with us and shed blood for declaration was such a grave us. And the damage is done mistake. In taking action, — United States economic Trump ignored warnings sanctions on Turkey imposed from his national security subsequently cannot undo experts that Turkey would the harm. consider an American Home on Long Island, withdrawal an invitation Zeldin has been silent on to plunge the region back the ethnic cleansing of our into chaos and bloodshed. Kurdish allies. Instead he The strategic implications has continued to put Trump are disastrous — creating first, above country, our a void that could become a By Perry Gershon community and morality. A new ISIS breeding ground, fixture this week on network enabling the thousands of TV — not, I may add, at ISIS fighters who already have escaped captivity — with the potential Suffolk County events pertaining to our most for more to join — and the resultant new pressing local concerns — Zeldin spouted alliance between the Kurds and Assad, which Trump talking points, refusing to explain or only strengthens Russia and Iran. Moreover, critique the president’s behavior in Syria.
He’s shown off his skill as a Washington politician, spinning a web of nonsensical conspiracy theories and dodging questions. Zeldin seems to have forgotten America’s responsibility to protect friends who serve with us, like the Kurds, from annihilation. That is why Americans put our children at risk serving abroad, and why we salute our flag while at home. One corrupt president and his disrespect for the American values that mold us together cannot be allowed to destroy our country. It is incumbent on each and every one of us to stand up and make our feelings known. One local congressman’s silence cannot be allowed to represent Long Island’s patriotism. Perry Gershon is a former Democratic congressional candidate for New York’s 1st District and is running again for the same office. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Yale and a master’s in business administration from the University of California. He is also a national commentator on business, trade, policy and politics.
Editor’s note: TBR News Media has reached out to U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin for his comments on the ISIS/Kurdish situation.
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In an effort to eliminate 1,4-dioxane in county drinking water, Suffolk County Water Authority has proposed installing additional treatment systems at sites throughout the county, though costs could be high if plans see the light of day. In a presentation to Suffolk County legislators, SCWA proposed installing 31 new advanced treatment systems at a number of sites where the levels of 1,4-dioxane are higher than the New York State proposed limit, which is 1 part per billion. Jeffrey Szabo, SCWA chief executive officer, said the authority is continuing to develop technology that will eliminate toxic chemicals such as 1,4-dioxane. “We have been working with the health department on our AOP (advanced oxidation process) systems and the results have been successful,” Szabo said. A concern of 1,4-dioxane is that it can’t be removed through conventional treatment methods and involves a complex process of mixing the contaminated water with hydrogen peroxide, treated with ultraviolet light, which
Above: a map showing where the SCWA expects to put the treatment systems, should they be approved; below: an image of the proposed treatment system. Images from SCWA
then gets sent to tanks filled with carbon where the rest of contaminants are filtered out. The hamlet of Central Islip currently has the sole advanced oxidation process system capable of removing 1,4-dioxane on Long Island. The authority says that its systems can destroy 1,4-dioxane molecules to virtually undetectable levels. Szabo said there are close to 100 wells in Suffolk County that need to be treated for the toxin.
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The proposed plan could take five to six years to install all 31 treatment systems, according to the authority’s chief executive officer and it would cost between $1.5 and $6 million in capital costs alone for each system. “We are trying to get this done as quickly as possible, there are things still up in the air,” Szabo said. The authority is waiting on the state Department of Health to adopt an official maximum contaminant level (MCL) standard. According to officials, they expect to get confirmation sometime in early 2020. Szabo stressed that the authority and other water providers will need time to adjust to the new standards as well as to implement the new systems. “This will take time, each system has to get approved by the department of health before it can be installed,” Szabo said. In the case of the AOP pilot system in Central Islip, officials said it took over two years to get approval from the Department of Health. “We want to reassure the public that we are
doing everything we can,” Szabo said. 1,4-Dioxane has been designated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a likely carcinogen associated with liver and kidney damage after a lifetime of exposure to contaminated drinking water. The chemical has been found in industrial solvents, detergents, shampoos and other products. In July, the state health department began the process of adopting the MCL of 1 part per billion. The department would become the first in the country to set a limit on 1,4-dioxane. Similarly, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) has planned to offer $350 million in grants for treatment. At a forum in February, the Long Island Water Conference estimated the cost of treatment systems for close to 200 water wells contaminated by 1,4-dioxane to be at $840 million. The authority said it is hopeful it can begin to implement the plan sometime in 2020. In addition, two additional AOP systems are currently in development for pump stations in East Farmingdale and Huntington.
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Opinion
Editorial Tale of two methods
It may be difficult sometimes for news consumers to decipher between a news article written by a journalist and a press release composed by a public relations practitioner, especially when the number of the latter outnumbers the former. In an era of websites and social media, press releases are plentiful and can be easily shared. So, readers should take heed. No offense to those in the public relations field. These are the people who play a valuable role in working with journalists to alert them about interesting stories in their coverage areas and connect them with important people. However, during times when newsrooms are short-staffed and websites make it easier to post items, many times press releases may appear as articles, though they adopt a public relations position that aims to promote rather than inform. For many news outlets, the luxury of using a press release as only a starting point and digging in deeper with their own reporting has become more and more difficult. And with one quick posting, a story presented by a PR person is shared as news. When it comes to some short pieces — say about an upcoming career fair, what’s going on at the local library or what awards students or people have won — sharing a short press release isn’t a bad idea. When applicable and appropriate, these pieces can be a valuable tool, because journalists can’t be everywhere. But when it comes to articles that take on controversial subjects, such as where taxpayer money goes, or where an elected official or political candidate stands, it would be wiser to look for the pieces written by a bona fide journalist. Why? Simply because a press release is written to present the stance of a person or institution, usually from a positive point of view. News articles written by journalists look to represent the various sides of an issue, and when it comes to hot button topics, to find the information that wasn’t revealed. This information is also vetted and double-checked. It’s important for readers to pay attention to what they are reading. When it comes to contentious events, does the article include all sides? Does it cite documentation that verifies the stated facts? Does it show different points of view and include the names of people who chose not to comment? Be sure to look for multiple points of view from credible, authoritative people with firsthand knowledge of a situation, such as an eyewitness or an expert. It can be difficult at times. There are those contacts who are inaccessible — some even hiding behind their public relations staff — and with short-staffed newsrooms, a well-written press release can be a big help. But when it comes to articles about contentious topics and important matters, make sure that article you’re about to quote at the dinner table or party or share on social media has been carefully constructed by someone who attends the meetings, makes the phone calls and asks the important questions. Sharpen your skills when it comes to interpreting information. The skill is essential at a point in time when the ways of democracy are being challenged.
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What Trump Supporters Believe In How thoughtful it was of William Schaefer to donate his valuable time to provide the readers of The Village Times Herald in the Sept. 26 edition with his gratuitous and erroneous analysis of the opinions and motives of the voters who elected President Donald Trump [R] in 2016 [“The mystery of Donald Trump’s loyal base”]. He kindly refrained from describing them as a “basket of deplorables,” as Hillary Clinton [D] did, and also refrained from commenting that he “could smell the Trump support” at “a Southern Virginia Walmart” to quote her FBI henchman, Peter Strzok, who was defrocked. It would seem to be unlikely that Schaefer has actually spoken with any Trump supporters. This may be because most of them spend their time hanging out in the Centereach Walmart, a place which a person such as Schaefer might not commonly frequent. On the other hand, it may be that he is not interested. Either way, I am fortunately not at Walmart at the present time, and it would
be my pleasure to provide some of the real reasons that 63 million Americans voted to elect Trump in 2016, and are likely to do so again in 2020. They believe in the rule of law, including our immigration laws, and do not support those who favor open borders and sanctuary cities, i.e., Democrats. They respect every part of our Constitution, including the Second Amendment, which guarantees the right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms, and they will vigorously oppose any effort by Democrats to confiscate our legally owned firearms, as some have promised to do. They are pleased with the results of Trump’s economic policies, which have led to record high levels of employment and the stock market, and record low levels of unemployment, particularly with regard to minorities. They have no interest in the Green New Deal or other socialist policies promised by the multitudinous candidates of the Democratic Party. They particularly do not want reparations for the descendants
of slaves, nor do they want free singlepayer health care or free college tuition for illegal aliens. They recognize the great strides we have made in the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions, while at the same time achieving energy independence, largely as a result of advances in the technology of fracking. They are not pleased with the efforts of Democrats to weaponize the forces of the federal government to overturn the 2016 election and subvert the will of the American people, including their use of the Mueller Report, their disgraceful attacks on Justice Brett Kavanaugh during his confirmation hearing, their antagonistic opposition to the lawful operation of ICE agents and their ongoing farcical impeachment proceedings. They like Trump’s view of himself as the president of the United States, in contrast to that of President Barack Obama [D], who saw himself as the “president of the world,” and acted accordingly. George Altemose Setauket
‘Joker’: A Cinematic Atrocity In early 1972, the motion picture “A Clockwork Orange” was released to movie theaters nationwide. Based on a 1962 novel by Anthony Burgess and brilliantly directed by Stanley Kubrick, it was probably the biggest cinematic shocker since Hitchcock’s “Psycho” from 1960. The “Clockwork” story took place in a futuristic/dystopian London, where gangs of crazed, hopeless and violent youths terrorized what was left of the upper class, who lived in terror behind the walls of their fortified mansions. The movie originally received an X rating from the Motion Picture Association of America, and no one under 17 was admitted, period. While the scenes of rape, violence and torture were “mind blowing” at the time, the movie would now most likely evoke laughter amongst today’s moviegoer, since we, as a society, have long since surpassed — starting with the Manson gang — anything depicted in that film. The term “horror show” was introduced
into the lingua franca starting with “A Clockwork Orange.” Fast forward to October 2019: I never thought I would see the day where law enforcement agencies across the country would be put on alert over the release of a Hollywood movie, but “Joker” has proven me wrong. This latest cinematic atrocity from Hollywood is aimed squarely at the “droogs,” those young men who live vicariously through the sociopath/ psychopath protagonist in the lead role, often perceiving celluloid fantasy as twisted reality. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, in a role made famous by Heath Ledger among others, the feckless Hollywood smut peddlers have a ready-made audience with a certain depraved set. “Joker” aside, Hollywood continues to top itself in terms of cinematic depictions of gun violence and perverse behaviors aimed at the 17-to25-year-old demographic, yet are front and center in the anti-gun, anti-bullying hypocritical b.s. emanating from the walled and guarded precincts of Tinseltown.
Don’t even get me started on popular music, which has degenerated to the point where there’s hardly any music in between the computer-driven beats and the inane, seizure-inducing drivel passing for lyrics. William Schaefer recently submitted a letter in the Sept. 26 The Village Times Herald [see above] where he was searching for an explanation regarding President Donald Trump’s continued support from his Republican base. We are on the verge of total societal collapse a la “Clockwork,” due to the permissive, decadent and feckless “progressive” movement, birthed by Bill Clinton, financed by George Soros, and championed by the Democrat-controlled TV/movie/internet/social media. Trump is allowing many of us to enjoy a brief respite before it all hits the fan. We’ve gone from “The English Patient,” and “Shakespeare in Love,” to “Joker” in one generation. Prognosis: poor. Michael Meltzer Stony Brook
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October 17, 2019 • THE TIMES OF MIDDLE COUNTRY • PAGE A23 A lovely pumpkin display on Mount Sinai-Coram Road in Mount Sinai celebrates the colors of fall. Photo by Gerard Romano
Opinion
Looking to Google Results for Presidential Buzz
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like to play Google games, just to see how many results I can get on certain search terms. I know I’ve come up with something incredibly specific when the list is 100 or fewer. Now, to play my game, I sometimes use quotes to increase the specificity of a particular search. For example, I might be interested in hamburgers or “hamburger helper.” The former brought up D. None 481 million in a recent search and the of the above latter, as you might BY DANIEL DUNAIEF have guessed, was much lower, at 1.3 million. Please know that the figures I am quoting are never static.
Given the highly public nature of the 45th president, Donald Trump (R), I thought I’d check to see how a man who was once a TV personality did on Google. And, from what I can tell, he is winning the search war. The words “Donald Trump” netted 520 million results. For someone who appears to enjoy the spotlight, even when people are raging against him, that number is impressive. That’s well above the 141 million for Mickey Mouse and the 60 million for our first president, George Washington. Granted, he has been dead for almost 220 years and Mickey is an animated creature. It is, however, below the 633 million for Brexit. OK, so let’s compare Trump to, say, the 44th president. While President Barack Obama (D) did better than Washington, he didn’t climb as high as Mickey, getting 109 million results. He was, however, twice as popular in the search engine as his immediate predecessor, President George W. Bush, whose name, complete with the “W.,” brought 54.6 million hits. Ah, but then “Dubya,” as he was called, was higher than President Bill Clinton (D), who netted only 33.8 million results.
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So, what does this mean? Maybe it suggests that presidents are on a Google escalator and that the modern reality is that the internet has become the way people search for news about the men who have led our country. The 2020 winner likely stands to become an internet search winner, too. Assuming that the Google popularity contest is relevant, what does it say about the Democratic presidential candidates? Well, a front-runner and former Vice President Joe Biden brought 107 million results. As an aside, that’s well above the 37.5 million results from the person who holds the office of vice president today, Mike Pence (R). Back to the Democratic candidates. Elizabeth Warren stands at 47.1 million. That beats Pence, but she’s not running for vice president, at least not yet. Whoops, bad Dan. Bernie Sanders, who ran an impressive campaign in 2016, brings up 70.2 million results, which is much higher than Warren, despite her impressive political career. Kamala Harris has 18.5 million results, with others, like Cory Booker, at 5.6 million. But, wait, is this a popularity contest? Well, yes and no, right? These candidates need
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sufficient visibility to attract votes. People also need to be interested in them, right? Does former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s 90.9 million results mean she’s more visible than some of the people running for president? No, it’s a reflection of her close run for the highest office in the land in 2016. That is pretty impressive for someone who wasn’t elected, but is well below singer Taylor Swift’s 415 million. Perhaps the president in 2020, whether it be the incumbent or a challenger, will immediately see a spike in results, as people around the world type in his or her name each day to find the latest news related to the country and to his or her policies. As an aside, I couldn’t help wondering how often the current president mocks someone or something. The term “Trump mocks” brought up 747,000 results. By comparison, “Biden mocks” only had 14,700 results. Then again, “Trump applauds” had 82,500 results, compared with “Biden applauds,” which had 3,090. No wonder Trump fatigue has set in for some people: He’s everywhere on the internet.
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