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A Philly.com report tells us that "National Guard plays key role in N.J. relief efforts." The LA Times has reported
that "More than 10,000 National Guard troops in 13 states have been
mobilized to assist in the response to Hurricane Sandy, including more
than 2,200 who are assisting with recovery efforts in New York." Guard
troops are also in New York City to some degree (Mayor Michael Bloomberg says "We have 13 distribution sites opened, staffed by National Guard members"), including hard-hit Staten Island.
But at least as of Thursday, according to Brooklyn Borough President
Marty Markowitz, as reported by Eli Rosenburg at the the Brooklyn Paper,
which calls itself
the borough's "leading news media," the mayor has refused a request to
allow the Guard into the borough. Based on resource deployment
priorities, the Mayor's refusal could be justified. But wait until you
see the actual reason Bloomberg gave for his refusal, one which you might think would have received more media attention by now (bolds are mine):
Showing posts with label Michael Bloomberg. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Michael Bloomberg. Show all posts
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Mayor Bloomberg's soda ban will cause New Yorkers to poison themselves with more aspartame
Natural News
By Mike Adams, NaturalNews Editor
September 14 - Ah, the hilarity of the nanny state knows no bounds, it seems. Especially not in New York City, where Mayor Bloomberg oversaw a large-sized soda ban that just became law. The really hilarious part of the law? It does not apply to aspartame-laced "diet sodas" which, by...
By Mike Adams, NaturalNews Editor
September 14 - Ah, the hilarity of the nanny state knows no bounds, it seems. Especially not in New York City, where Mayor Bloomberg oversaw a large-sized soda ban that just became law. The really hilarious part of the law? It does not apply to aspartame-laced "diet sodas" which, by...
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Health panel talks about wider food ban
MYFOXNY.COM -The board hand-picked by Mayor Michael
Bloomberg that must approve his ban of selling large sugar-filled drinks
at restaurants might be looking at other targets.
The New York City Board of Health showed support for limiting sizes of sugary drinks at a Tuesday meeting in Queens. They agreed to start the process to formalize the large-drink ban by agreeing to start a six-week public comment period.
At the meeting, some of the members of board said they should be considering other limits on high-calorie foods.
One member, Bruce Vladeck, thinks limiting the sizes for movie theater popcorn should be considered.
"The popcorn isn't a whole lot better than the soda," Vladeck said.
Another board member thinks milk drinks should fall under the size limits.
"There are certainly milkshakes and milk-coffee beverages that have monstrous amounts of calories," said board member Dr. Joel Forman.
Mayor Bloomberg says the drink rules are an attempt to fight obesity in the city. It would limit food service establishments in the city from serving drinks bigger than 16 ounces but would allow refills.
The New York City Restaurant Association is fighting the proposal and is considering legal action of it goes into effect.
The New York City Board of Health showed support for limiting sizes of sugary drinks at a Tuesday meeting in Queens. They agreed to start the process to formalize the large-drink ban by agreeing to start a six-week public comment period.
At the meeting, some of the members of board said they should be considering other limits on high-calorie foods.
One member, Bruce Vladeck, thinks limiting the sizes for movie theater popcorn should be considered.
"The popcorn isn't a whole lot better than the soda," Vladeck said.
Another board member thinks milk drinks should fall under the size limits.
"There are certainly milkshakes and milk-coffee beverages that have monstrous amounts of calories," said board member Dr. Joel Forman.
Mayor Bloomberg says the drink rules are an attempt to fight obesity in the city. It would limit food service establishments in the city from serving drinks bigger than 16 ounces but would allow refills.
The New York City Restaurant Association is fighting the proposal and is considering legal action of it goes into effect.
Friday, June 1, 2012
New York Soda Ban: After Controversial Bloomberg Proposal, What Foods Would Be Next?
Huffington Post
NEW YORK — Just how far would a government go to protect us from ourselves?
In New York City – which already bans smoking in public parks in the name of public health and bars artificial trans fats from food served in restaurants – Mayor Michael Bloomberg now wants to stop sales of large sodas and other sugary drinks, in a bid to battle obesity. But in a country where fries have been equated with freedom, Bloomberg's proposal raises super-sized questions about government's role in shaping and restricting individual choices. What's next, a Twinkie purge?
"The idea of the state stepping in and treating adults essentially as children and trying to protect them for their own good, as opposed to the good of others, that's been with us for as long as we've been around, as long as we've had governments," says Glen Whitman, an economist at California State University-Northridge who is a critic of paternalistic public policy.-[Full Article]
NEW YORK — Just how far would a government go to protect us from ourselves?
In New York City – which already bans smoking in public parks in the name of public health and bars artificial trans fats from food served in restaurants – Mayor Michael Bloomberg now wants to stop sales of large sodas and other sugary drinks, in a bid to battle obesity. But in a country where fries have been equated with freedom, Bloomberg's proposal raises super-sized questions about government's role in shaping and restricting individual choices. What's next, a Twinkie purge?
"The idea of the state stepping in and treating adults essentially as children and trying to protect them for their own good, as opposed to the good of others, that's been with us for as long as we've been around, as long as we've had governments," says Glen Whitman, an economist at California State University-Northridge who is a critic of paternalistic public policy.-[Full Article]
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Bloomberg: Jobs crisis could spark riots here
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is worried that high U.S. unemployment could lead to the same kind of riots here that have swept through Europe and North Africa.
"You have a lot of kids graduating college, [who] can't find jobs," said Bloomberg, during his weekly radio show on Friday. "That's what happened in Cairo. That's what happened in Madrid. You don't want those kinds of riots here."...[Full Article]
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
NYC Mayor Bloomberg Promotes and Encourages Illegal Sales of Firearms
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zZnvo_x5tA
[Webmaster - Here my response on YouTube to this Bloomberg video.]
"Way to go, Bloomberg! By conducting this "sting" investigation (wayyyy out of your jurisdiction) and posting these videos, you are ENCOURAGING / PROMOTING / FACILITATING illegal sales of firearms! You have just planted the idea in the minds of certain individuals on how to go about circumventing measures that would have stopped them. What are you going to do next ... produce training videos encouraging people to set up METH LABS? wakeupcall1984"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jiJtk6QjV4
[Webmaster - Here my response on YouTube to this Bloomberg video.]
"Yes...it is legal to by a 33-round magazine for a Glock. We still have the second amendment in the USA (which you just really HATE, don't you Bloomberg? :) So what would your gun-grabbing socialist values dictate as the maximum magazine capacity that us peasants...serfs...would be "permitted" to have? 1...2...3...? If you had it your way, Bloomberg, you would make all of us UNARMED VICTIMS like your NY City serfdom.
Check out this website... http://www.justfacts.com/guncontrol.asp
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Bloomberg Calls for Carbon Tax
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg told a group of chief executives that he’s in favor of a carbon tax — a view not shared by many political leaders of either party in Washington.
Mr. Bloomberg, speaking to the Wall Street Journal CEO Council, said the U.S. needs to reduce its dependence on foreign oil if “you want to stop sending your money to … terrorists.”
The answer, he said: “We need a carbon tax.”...
[Full Article]
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg Visits London To See Anti-Terrorism Techniques
London has been a terrorist target for a long time -- from the "The Troubles" involving the IRA, to the 7/7 transit-system bombings in 2005.
Because of this notorious past, law enforcement officials in the British capital have taken many steps to ensure the safety of its citizens. There is now a "Ring of Steel" around the center of London, a series of safety measures designed to deter – and prevent – terrorism.
London has been a terrorist target for a long time -- from the "The Troubles" involving the IRA, to the 7/7 transit-system bombings in 2005.
Because of this notorious past, law enforcement officials in the British capital have taken many steps to ensure the safety of its citizens. There is now a "Ring of Steel" around the center of London, a series of safety measures designed to deter – and prevent – terrorism.
They've caught the eye of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who visited London today to see what he could learn from this "Ring of Steel" system.
The center of London is watched by one million security cameras, covering virtually every square block...
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