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Post by stoney on Feb 24, 2011 14:06:54 GMT -5
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Post by Clipper on Feb 24, 2011 15:46:06 GMT -5
With Chris gone, she can easily live in Albany and spend all her time there in a full time job.
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Post by stoney on Feb 24, 2011 17:33:09 GMT -5
They're all coming out of the woodwork now: Morehouse says he'll run for her seat, Roefaro says he might.
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Post by stoney on Feb 25, 2011 10:32:08 GMT -5
Tim Julian says he might; That guy that lost the last election to Destito says he will. Oh, Lord...  |
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Post by clarencebunsen on Feb 25, 2011 12:01:33 GMT -5
One of the things I notice is that little or no mention is made of Mrs Destito's qualifications for the job. Like some management or executive experience in property leasing, construction or purchasing. I realize that she married into a family restaurant & hotel business. However, she has maintained over the years that there was no conflict of interest in her late husband's dealings with the OIN because sher was not involved with the business.
Why do we have any expection that she could effectively manage a large organization?
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Post by stoney on Feb 25, 2011 13:14:40 GMT -5
I don't know. If I were her I would be proud of such an appointment. Go ahead & flog me...  |
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Post by Clipper on Feb 25, 2011 15:22:52 GMT -5
I am sure she is Stoney. Politics doesn't require a person to be "QUALIFIED" for a position. Just of the correct party affiliation and willing to do the bidding of the one you end up indebted to.
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Post by realist13413 on Feb 25, 2011 17:37:13 GMT -5
This is a sure sign that the district is about to go thru some serious re-drawing. Love her or hate her, she delivered for her district. This will be a loss.
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Post by clarencebunsen on Feb 25, 2011 18:44:17 GMT -5
I have been favorably impressed with Gov. Cuomo so far. This would seem like a portion of state government where savings could be made. A position where we could use a hard nosed business manager. Instead we get someone appointed for her political connections rather than for management skills.
It may be a loss for her district but it is also a loss for the state.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2011 9:32:01 GMT -5
Maybe Roefaro will get her job. But then who could run for Mayor of Utica---I say Paterson, the guy who sued the city and won.
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Post by stoney on Feb 26, 2011 9:36:52 GMT -5
This is a sure sign that the district is about to go thru some serious re-drawing. Love her or hate her, she delivered for her district. This will be a loss. A agree, Beth. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2011 16:19:04 GMT -5
Maybe Roefaro will get her job. But then who could run for Mayor of Utica---I say Paterson, the guy who sued the city and won. Roefaro may be the pick, but Paterson will never ever be mayor of Utica. No way Jose. |
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Post by dgriffin on Feb 26, 2011 17:51:28 GMT -5
One of the things I notice is that little or no mention is made of Mrs Destito's qualifications for the job. Like some management or executive experience in property leasing, construction or purchasing. I realize that she married into a family restaurant & hotel business. However, she has maintained over the years that there was no conflict of interest in her late husband's dealings with the OIN because sher was not involved with the business. Why do we have any expectation that she could effectively manage a large organization?I suspect her type of political appointee is like the Communist Party Officer assigned to a naval ship. Not expected to plot the course, but there as an observer for the politburo. |
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Post by bobbbiez on Feb 26, 2011 18:57:39 GMT -5
but Paterson will never ever be mayor of Utica. No way Jose.  "No way Jose" is a definite! ;D Alan, just because one wins a case doesn't necessarily say they are model citizens. I sure as hell wouldn't want Patterson as my neighbor, never mind as my Mayor.  |
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Post by stoney on Feb 27, 2011 15:16:44 GMT -5
Most of these cases with the city are just settled, as that's cheaper than fighting them with taxpayer money. They are not really "won". The plaintiff is never proven to be in the right. That's why many start off suing for millions but end up settling for a pittance.
But in Patterson's case, he did get quite a bit, didn't he?
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"No way Jose" is a definite! ;D