Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Who will be our New Mayor for New Britain?
The Democratic Party has three candidates vying for the mayoral seat: State Representative Timothy O’Brien who lost his last year’s bid, former Mayor Lucian Pawlak, and Aldermen Paul Catanzaro.
The Republican Party has remained very quiet in naming their selection for replacing the Honorable Mayor Timothy Stewart.
The Independent Party has joined the fray with their announced candidate Mr. Mayo who is attempting add an “R” to his name by being called Mr. Mayor after election day.
The Republican Party has remained very quiet in naming their selection for replacing the Honorable Mayor Timothy Stewart.
The Independent Party has joined the fray with their announced candidate Mr. Mayo who is attempting add an “R” to his name by being called Mr. Mayor after election day.
New Britain man, Mariano Cardoso, - an illegal alien
FRANKSMITHSAYSNB EDITORIAL:
Helen Ubinas’ article in the Sunday (5/29/11) Courant, “ANOTHER DREAM IN YOUNG MAN’S REACH” is, at first glance, a heartwarming story about a New Britain man, Mariano Cardoso, - an illegal alien – who graduated from Capital Community College last Thursday. A glance at the Courant photo accompanying the article possibly tells a different story. Having been in America illegally over twenty years since he was brought here when only 22 months old, Immigration agents accidentally caught up with him this year. He was scheduled to be deported but many came to his rescue and lobbied for a stay to his deportation; it was granted. Happy days for Mr. Cardoso. The Courant photo shows Mr. Cardoso be congratulated by a friend; also in the photo is a full view of Cardoso’s mortarboard that was decorated with Mexican Flag stickers and a miniature Mexican Flag attached to one edge. No American Flag in view. This article in Sunday’s Courant was printed on the weekend when America celebrates the holiday - Memorial Day - when it honors all those that have served in our Armed Forces to preserve the Freedoms we enjoy here in our country. Memorial Day is all about American Patriotism. Mr. Cardoso chose to honor Mexico instead of America ; this after Americans stood up for him.
I asked many friends, attorneys, etc. why they though someone would be here over twenty years and not try to attain citizenship. Perhaps the most plausible response I received came from a columnist from an out of town newspaper, he wrote :
“I imagine that Cardoso didn't apply for U.S. Citizenship for two reasons. First, for many years he didn't realize that he was in the country illegally. And second, when he did realize it, he probably figured that -- correctly, I think -- that his illegal entry precluded any normal application. I can't fault him for that.
I do fault him for being anything less than apologetic and for wearing Mexican flags on his graduate's cap after making such a fuss about his supposedly wanting to stay in the United States and become an American.”
This is about the same as I was thinking but was unable to express it without fear of being “anti something.” Once again, America gets kicked in the teeth by someone who Ubinas describes as, “ ANOTHER DREAM IN YOUNG MAN’S REACH.” Some dream! Reading Ubinas’ article on Memorial Day weekend made me angry that Cardoso does not appreciate America for him.
Fortunately, a beautiful concert on CPTV, celebrating America’s true patriotism lifted my spirits.
A happy Memorial day to all the families that lost loved ones in battle.
Helen Ubinas’ article in the Sunday (5/29/11) Courant, “ANOTHER DREAM IN YOUNG MAN’S REACH” is, at first glance, a heartwarming story about a New Britain man, Mariano Cardoso, - an illegal alien – who graduated from Capital Community College last Thursday. A glance at the Courant photo accompanying the article possibly tells a different story. Having been in America illegally over twenty years since he was brought here when only 22 months old, Immigration agents accidentally caught up with him this year. He was scheduled to be deported but many came to his rescue and lobbied for a stay to his deportation; it was granted. Happy days for Mr. Cardoso. The Courant photo shows Mr. Cardoso be congratulated by a friend; also in the photo is a full view of Cardoso’s mortarboard that was decorated with Mexican Flag stickers and a miniature Mexican Flag attached to one edge. No American Flag in view. This article in Sunday’s Courant was printed on the weekend when America celebrates the holiday - Memorial Day - when it honors all those that have served in our Armed Forces to preserve the Freedoms we enjoy here in our country. Memorial Day is all about American Patriotism. Mr. Cardoso chose to honor Mexico instead of America ; this after Americans stood up for him.
I asked many friends, attorneys, etc. why they though someone would be here over twenty years and not try to attain citizenship. Perhaps the most plausible response I received came from a columnist from an out of town newspaper, he wrote :
“I imagine that Cardoso didn't apply for U.S. Citizenship for two reasons. First, for many years he didn't realize that he was in the country illegally. And second, when he did realize it, he probably figured that -- correctly, I think -- that his illegal entry precluded any normal application. I can't fault him for that.
I do fault him for being anything less than apologetic and for wearing Mexican flags on his graduate's cap after making such a fuss about his supposedly wanting to stay in the United States and become an American.”
This is about the same as I was thinking but was unable to express it without fear of being “anti something.” Once again, America gets kicked in the teeth by someone who Ubinas describes as, “ ANOTHER DREAM IN YOUNG MAN’S REACH.” Some dream! Reading Ubinas’ article on Memorial Day weekend made me angry that Cardoso does not appreciate America for him.
Fortunately, a beautiful concert on CPTV, celebrating America’s true patriotism lifted my spirits.
A happy Memorial day to all the families that lost loved ones in battle.
City woman first to graduate with ‘Authority’ - The New Britain Herald (newbritainherald.com)
By ROBERT STORACE,STAFF WRITER
Monday, May 30, 2011
Another Dream In Young Man's Reach -- Courant.com
Mariano Cardoso Garduates and want to help others like him.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
QUESTIONS FOR THE MATTABASSETT DISTRICT.
During the most recent council meeting when the Mattabassett District presented its proposed one hundred million dollar expansion plans by Mr. Brian Armet, the Executive Director of Plant. He attempted to present to the council that they would experience a reduction in the city’s cost by allowing Middletown to enter the district however, with Alderman Mark Bernacki's questioning Mr. Armet with his stating that the lower cost to the city will actually disappear when you consider the bonding cost in order to carry the portions of the cost that is not covered by grants and will cause a much higher cost to our city. The same shall higher cost shall apply to the Towns of Berlin and Cromwell.
When asked about trucking the sludge to the MDC Mr. Armet’s immediate reply that it was cost prohibitive.
Has a proper study been conducted in order to evaluate the possibility of using rail or trucks to ship the district’s sludge to the MDC after obtaining a quote from the MDC for their cost of handling the district’s material?
Why not present the facts as they really are Mr. Armet?
Frank Smith
When asked about trucking the sludge to the MDC Mr. Armet’s immediate reply that it was cost prohibitive.
Has a proper study been conducted in order to evaluate the possibility of using rail or trucks to ship the district’s sludge to the MDC after obtaining a quote from the MDC for their cost of handling the district’s material?
Why not present the facts as they really are Mr. Armet?
Frank Smith
Obama Cheats and Frauds - Now Wants to Cut Troops Pay
Obama screws to the troops by reducing their pay on Memorial Day Holiday!
State union members divided prior to vote on concessions - Connecticut Post
"The whole thing stinks. It's terrible," Concessions by the Gov. Malloy are very bad.
OUR VIEW: Congress needs to act
on internet sales tax - The New Britain Herald (newbritainherald.com)
Because the internet tax kills business activity in Conn.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Talks under way to bring magnet school to city - The New Britain Herald (newbritainherald.com)
By Scott WhippleStaff Writer
Friday, May 27, 2011
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