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Rating 3.50 out of 5
[?]Written by VASS - political commentary
Gov. Andrew Cuomo just isn’t making friends. Today he has proposed a $132 billion state budget that cuts public pension plans - in a manner, hits millionaires, credits the middle class, and gets tough on education. It will also further alienate certain New Yorkers as over-taxed […]
Congratulations to our Buy & Win Contest winner!
Rating 3.67 out of 5
[?]Written by M V Consulting, Inc
We wish to thank all those that visited Alchemy at World of VASS during the holiday season of 2011. We especially thank everyone that purchased an item and were entered into our Buy & Win Contest.
The entry was automatic for any purchase over $50. The prize […]
Iowa Caucus: A war of attrition
Rating 3.50 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
“The best-laid schemes o’ mice an’ men
Gang aft agley” - Robert Burns poem, To a Mouse, on Turning Her Up in Her Nest with the Plough
In 2010, depending on the month you choose, any one of 6 Republican candidates looked to be the defining leader of the Republican […]
Black Friday alternative
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Even as Veteran’s Day approaches, with Thanksgiving to follow, retailers are gearing up for Black Friday and the Christmas holiday shopping season. In a year that has been abysmal for the unemployed, and just as bad for consumers and business alike, sales abound. Rent-a-center has already start with a pre-Black Friday […]
NAACP promotes fear-mongering on voting
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
Just 3 days after covering the hype, by the Herman Cain Campaign and the media, over the sexual harassment scandal we now have yet another example of overreaching for political ends. This time it is the NAACP, and the extent to which Ben Jealous goes in his recent […]
High Tech Lynching… really now.
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by VASS - political commentary
In politics there is no lack of over-the-top language and inferences. A decision to try to balance the budget was reportedly called an act of terrorism by Vice President Biden. Discussions on the national debt ceiling caused President Obama to get on television and frighten seniors […]
Perry ranch proof of racism? Or opportunistic political diversion?
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Written by VASS - political commentary
There is no question that the media in the nation (generally) dislikes Conservatives and prefers President Obama for the 2012 Presidential election. By and large, the news media has bestowed preferential treatment on President Obama and his ideology since the 2008 election campaign. But the question […]
As Binghamton recovers, volunteers come forward
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by VASS - political commentary
There are many stories in the news of the aftermath of the 2011 Binghamton Flood. There is the news of the animals that were allowed to die at Petco in Johnson City (Petco has released a statement on why they did not evacuate their animals sooner, […]
Video of the 2011 Binghamton NY area flood - Sept 8, 2011
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by VASS political commentary
Continuing our coverage of the Binghamton Flood of 2011, we present the following video of the evacuation of State Street and Main, as well as the flood waters and one of those impacted by the flood already. We also present images, submitted by local residents and readers […]
The best comments and answers by the Republican nominees at MSNBC debate
Rating 3.50 out of 5
[?]Written by VASS - political commentary
The following video contains what we believe are the best performances of each of the 2012 Republican candidates during the MSNBC/Politico debate. Due to issues from the severe flodding in the Binghamton area, the last 15 minures of the debate were not included in the video. […]
Janeane Garafalo - the definitive source on what is Black
Rating 3.33 out of 5
[?]Written by VASS - political commentary
If those on the far-left have any question on why so many find their positions obnoxious, and their rhetoric silly, they only have to look to Janeane Garafalo.
Oppressors? Racists? An organization that seeks to marginalize people of color, for the sole purpose of advancing an […]
Binghamton North Side grocery: Press & Sun late to the news but welcome
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by VASS - political commentary
We noticed that today, the Press & Sun - the local newspaper serving the Binghamton area - had an article an the current status on the North Side Grocey Project. An issue that we have great interest in and spoke about after hearing Councilwoman Lea Webb […]
How to make a 4 year old a deadly weapon
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Black Entertainment USA
For decades now, the image promoted by the media has been that young Black youth are dangerous. That Black communities are unsafe. That extreme actions need to be taken. But how true is that image?
Of course there are issues facing the Black community today. Just as there […]
Commentary on letter from Senator Schumer - August 1, 2011
Rating 3.67 out of 5
[?]First we want to again thank Senator Charles Schumer for responding to our letter. We feel it is the utmost of importance that elected politicians hear from, and respond to, the concerns of constituents. So we applaud his response, in that it was a response.
We also want to mention that we […]
Senator Charles Schumer responds to Michael Vass of M V Consulting, Inc.
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Written by VASS - political commentary
At 7:25pm on August 1, 2011, Senator Charles Schumer sent a response to Michael Vass President of M V Consulting, Inc. Senator Schumer was responding to the letter sent on July 13, 2011 (Letter to Sen. Chuck Schumer, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Rep. Maurice Hinchey on debt […]
The race of President Obama - pro or con, it still amounts to nothing
Rating 4.33 out of 5
[?]Written by VASS - political commentary
Recently, we received a comment on a post that irked us. Not because of what was being said, or who was saying it, but what was implied.
The exact words were
“I’m tired of the raciest overtones and I believe that the GOP will not be happy until […]
House Representatives need to do their job
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
No matter how you feel about the debt ceiling, higher taxes on the “rich”, or even how you tend to vote you expect that your elected politician is going to act in your best interest - generally voting what the majority that they represent believe. That is their […]
Following-up on the response of Mayor Matt Ryan on debt ceiling and Binghamton NY
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
On Monday July 18th, the office of Mayor Matt Ryan responded to our questions on the potential consequences for Binghamton, NY of a failure to raise the debt ceiling by August 2nd. As we stated then, we thank the Mayor for his timely response on a matter that […]
Letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo on potential affect to NYS from debt ceiling
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Written by VASS - political commentary
Governor Andrew Cuomo
As a constituent and member of the press, I have and have received concerns on how the debt ceiling will affect the State of New York, if no agreement is made on or before August 2nd. I would like to share those concerns with […]
Letter to Sen. Chuck Schumer, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Rep. Maurice Hinchey on debt ceiling
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by VASS - political commentary
Senator Charles Schumer
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
Rep. Maurice Hinchey
As a constituent and member of the press I would like to ask you about the current situation of the national debt ceiling. It is obviously a matter that affects every American, potentially for decades to come. A well thought […]
Heineken Light snake fight ad or how to make animal fights cool
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Black Entertainment USA
Call me silly, but where is the consistency? That is meant for PETA.
I’m no great fan of PETA, I find them to be fanatical which to me infers that they are wrong as is any fanatic. But they are generally the first to speak out on […]
What the DCCC attack on Speaker Boehner hides
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
Sometimes we just have to wonder if it’s the politicians that are myopic, or that they expect the voters to be senile. We wonder this when we see things like what the DCCC recently has done.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has paid for and built a site […]
Jon Stewart meltdown
Rating 4.50 out of 5
[?]Written by Black Entertainment USA
There are many things that The Daily Show with Jon Stewart does that are funny. Even accepting that the show is focused squarely on bashing Republicans and Conservatives, you have to admit the show does so quite well. And then there is the love/hate relationship with Fox […]
Commentary - Turn Right USA racist political video in California 36th Congressional district special election
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by VASS - political commentary
It is difficult to be a Black Conservative/Republican. There is no end to the stereotypes and accusations that are made to any African American known to be of such a political influence. But some days it’s far harder than others based on the comments and/or actions […]
Early review of the current Republican presidential candidates for 2012
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Written by VASS - political commentary
With the 2012 election drwing closer, and the primaries to determine his Republican opponent even sooner, we thought it would be worthwhile to look at the field and get some facts on the candidates. This will likely change by the end of the summer and again […]
