tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24135583.post5782688218641767807..comments2023-05-30T05:54:48.988-04:00Comments on kingston progressive: UC PROGRAMS COMMITTEE & BUDGET CUTSMike Madsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14527557594630435730noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24135583.post-63454036011624003392010-11-27T13:03:10.817-05:002010-11-27T13:03:10.817-05:00An interesting thread regarding the proposals from...An interesting thread regarding the proposals from contract agencies for assistance. However, does anyone research how much duplication of services there is with any of these agencies? Shame on Mr. Kithcart for not making an appearance during the budget process. A representative from his office should have been present. Yes, his senior dinner was a success but maybe next year, ask seniors to donate $5toward the expense of hosting it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24135583.post-3858193085552935432010-11-26T12:40:02.123-05:002010-11-26T12:40:02.123-05:00There is one overriding fact at work here which is...There is one overriding fact at work here which is this:<br />This county--and yes it could be said of other counties across the state but particularly this county--has its economy arranged around 1)mental health and 2)the supportive industries including prominently Benedictine Hospital. That's a fact, and much of what is skewed in the local economy results from this fact.<br /> It takes a much greater passion in people to effect a practical cure therefor than we've seen in "advocacy" which places patients' concerns at the bottom of the totem pole if those reach the totem pole at all--and a political cure for this "Nunsense" needs to involve counties stepping up and saying "in your face" to the sorts of state mandates that causes such an industry as mental health to go awry and hog wild over its own related business interests/vendors in same. <br /> I can tell you right now the count is on the hook legally for this in one of a series of lawsuits I have pending over same.<br /> Oh--and in case anyone wishes to talk the truth about what Kingston's budget supports---as usual the fire dept., which then in some ironic(yet not overall ironic fashion as per the "mental schmental" ethic)fashion per drunk firefighters who wind up on the psych. unit(because someone got overly drunk or such) at Benedictine, the "mental schmental industry"(and that's what it is, an industry, which accrues $50 billion per annum in this nation) is thus financially supported. This little economic game this area has going in supporting Benedictine Hospital is a whole bunch of Nunsense, but continues to be supported because without which evidently the entire local economy WOULD collapse. That's the dirty little secret no one wants to talk about--but more than one jury is going to hear about it, I can promise you that...<br /> Somehow the phrase "home rule" comes to mind and instantaneously a fit of laughter rises up---"home rule" means nothing it seems when year after year leglislators turn a blind eye to such Nunsense and then wish to turn to blame someone or something else for any current catastrophe exeperienced. The state dictates mental schmental policy--and that is a joke also because no actual legal protection ever exists for anyone who finds themselves in that system particularly involuntarily. The system only cares about its self-perpetuation and is supported handsomely relative to the other interests such as libraries you listed. Shameful but quite true, sold to the public as some public safety protection but in reality is just another part of the psychophamraceutical-hospital-physician industry megalopoly. <br /> What a joke!<br /> Last week there was a boxing match at the Municipal Auditorium. However folks who know the utter CRAP that goes on in local yokel economics ought to be fighting a boxing match every day with those who would simply stand in the way of any true effort at reforming this mental schmental INDUSTRY Nunsense!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24135583.post-60637201215875249942010-11-25T08:55:26.858-05:002010-11-25T08:55:26.858-05:00Maybe the legislature should take action to ammend...Maybe the legislature should take action to ammend the discretionary highering now allowed to the County Executive. Maybe,if you play a little bluff poker, he will get religion and stop nickel and diming folks who have little or no leverage to fight back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24135583.post-81851148269815247662010-11-24T21:26:49.146-05:002010-11-24T21:26:49.146-05:00Not all Libraries have taxing districts.
Most of...Not all Libraries have taxing districts. <br /><br />Most of these agencies, which operate with a large portion of volunteers, should be helped. The fact that Hein thinks his high priced staff are more important that these services says a lot about his priorities and where he places value. <br /><br />If the Legislature does not correct this, then they might as well stay home. <br /><br /><br />When are you people going to do what you were elected to do? Where are the checks and balances?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24135583.post-11658936717205268252010-11-24T20:53:46.542-05:002010-11-24T20:53:46.542-05:008:25... If you want to cut back on spending, you g...8:25... If you want to cut back on spending, you go after the low hanging fruit first. The big money and most corrupt departments would be DSS and RRA. Tremendous fraud losses there. The programs Mike is harping on in this post are the precise reasons we have government. Well besides infrastructure. <br />Let's go after the slugs doing the most damage first so you can continue doing the preventative work. Where is the leadership?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24135583.post-56521797818661614472010-11-24T20:25:27.560-05:002010-11-24T20:25:27.560-05:00This is tax payers $ we are talking about. People...This is tax payers $ we are talking about. People are being laid off from Government jobs all across the country, not just in UC. The Library gets taxpayers money from their own taxing district and still want more from the tax payer through the County budget. The contract agencies need to find ways to raise their own funds (all yr by fund raising) not keep coming back to taxpayers who have had enough. Please stop this insanity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24135583.post-11074966383140002232010-11-24T18:19:33.629-05:002010-11-24T18:19:33.629-05:00Eliminate Hein's political hookup in the Healt...Eliminate Hein's political hookup in the Health Department and you can afford to increase all agency funding. Or you can let the good ole boy system stand and continue to punish local agencies that do great work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24135583.post-91755662332478935432010-11-24T17:56:30.134-05:002010-11-24T17:56:30.134-05:00Isn't this Hein's budget?
Let him explai...Isn't this Hein's budget? <br /><br />Let him explain why UPAC has to close, why the Libraries have to reduce internet usage, why another child ends up in the emergency room because CASA is out of business, why 4-H and Cornell Co-Op are not at the fair (if there is one) this year.<br /><br />Do not let him off the hook. If the moronic Republicans aren't going to do it, then you have too.<br />Who is going to stand up for people in need?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24135583.post-25767843152304501772010-11-24T16:44:03.433-05:002010-11-24T16:44:03.433-05:00Thank you for the writeup Mike. It is a lot to pu...Thank you for the writeup Mike. It is a lot to put together and it is greatly appreciated. NSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com