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Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Written by VASS - political commentary
On March 24, 2009, we attended a meeting of local organizations seeking to improve Binghamton, NY through community activism. In that meeting, we heard from Binghamton Councilwoman Lea Webb, speaking about the North Side Grocery Project. The subject caught our curiousity.
For those that are unaware, the […]
Stepping back to Dayton, Ohio and Attny Gen. Eric Holder
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Written by VASS - political commentary
Something has been bugging us for quite some time now. A bit of news that slipped through the media and barely made a ripple. US Attorney General Eric Holder’s reduction on the test scores for African Americas seeking to become police in Dayton Ohio.
Since the moment […]
Wisconsin lessons - commentary
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Written by VASS - political commentary
We live in New York State. Our own State is in the throes of a financial crisis, created in part by decades long deficit spending and taxation that has driven the population to flee. Census records have shown that for 50 years New York is losing […]
3 questions facing New York elected officials
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
On January 10, 2011 M V Consulting, Inc. contacted the following New York State elected politicians:
Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo
Mayor Matt Ryan
Representative Richard Hanna
Representative Maurice Hinchey
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
Senator Charles Schumer
The reason for contacting all the above was obvious. The shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, and 19 other Arizonans, had […]
Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo releases statement on Giffords shooting
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
In part of a response to a question from M V Consulting, and due to the event itself, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo has released a statement. We are providing that statement, verbatim as always, for our readers. Later today we will be discussing the questions asked of Assemblywoman Lupardo, […]
Shoot a man in the back and walk… if he’s Black
Rating 3.80 out of 5
[?]Written by Black Entertainment USA
We have followed the shooting, trial, and verdict in the murder of Oscar Grant by former BART officer Johannes Mehserle since January 2008. Throughout that time we have said and believed that justice would not be done. Though we hoped that we would be proven wrong.
We have […]
Hear it from the horses mouth… candidates are still speaking
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
The political commercials are filling the airwaves. Attack ads roll on, one after the other. The last minute soundbites are flying fast and furious. Both sides of every election are pumping caffeine into staff as fast as possible. And voters are caught in the middle of this whirlwind.
But […]
A day with George Phillips on the campaign trail - unfettered access revealed pt 2
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
Continuing from Part 1
Upon entering the Kingston, New York Holliday Inn, George Phillips met with Mayor Ed Koch and Ronald Lauder for a quick bite and to discuss various campaign and political matters. Michael Vass did not enter or attend this meeting. Instead we went over to the […]
President Clinton in Binghamton for Rep. Hinchey re-election: commentary
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
It was quite impressive to learn that President Clinton was coming to Binghamton, New York on behalf of Representative Maurice Hinchey. But then the question came to mind of why was this happening. It’s a question that few in the media are willing to ask, and the Hinchey […]
How close were the predictions of 2008?
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
Recently the past came up in a conversation. Specifically the predictions made on November 11, 2008 about the Obama Presidency. That prediction was focused on the fiorst 100 days. But in fairness (and in no small part the fact we have been busy) let’s look at the array […]
2010 mid-term election coverage: candidates and incumbents - primaries to election day
Rating 4.50 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass>
M V Consulting, Inc. strives to provide as much coverage, in a non-partisan information only format, as is possible for a non-mass media news organization. To that effort, we have organized a collection of interviews, debates, open letters, and other information about the candidates that are running for […]
Michael Vass interviews Broome County Sheriff candidate Tim “T.R.” Roberts - history, experience, medal of valor and life saving
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
Michael Vass interviews the Broome County New York Sheriff candidate Tim “T.R.” Roberts about the upcoming Democratic primary on September 21 and the mid-term elections.
The interview includes conversation on the past experience and credentials of Tim Roberts, his commendations and medals, his time as Cheif of Police […]
Full interview with Art Garrison - candidate for the 126th NY Assembly seat
Rating 3.50 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
Michael Vass interviewed Art Garrison, who is running for the 126th seat on the New York State Assembly – currently held by Donna Lupardo (Democrat). The interview took place at the business of Mr. Garrison, Family Hobby and Crafts in Vestal, New York.
The interview delves into the background […]
Open Letter to candidates and incumbents for New York elected office
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
The following letter has been sent, VERBATIM, to all those listed at the bottom of this article. Any and all responses will be provided VERBATIM.
To the candidates and incumbents for:
Governor of New York, Senators for the Senior and Junior seats, NY Congressional District 22 in the House of […]
Transcript of speech by Michael Vass at the Binghamton Tea Party Rally
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
The following is the transcript of the speech by Michael Vass, president of M V Consulting, Inc., seen in the video above. The speech was made on August 21, 2010 at 15 Henry Street in Binghamton, New York, to a crowd of roughly 200 people at the Binghamton […]
Michael Vass to speak at Tea Party Rally in Binghamton, NY - reminder
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
On August 21, 2010 in Binghamton, New York at 15 Henry Street (between 10am and 12 noon) there will be a Tea Party Rally.
Michael Vass - owner of M V Consulting, Inc - will be among the speakers for this public event. Other speakers include:
George Phillips - […]
Rep. Hinchey rides into D.C. to save the day… for whom?
Rating 4.33 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
Right now Representative Maurice Hinchey is in Washington D.C., voting with Democrat House members to pass $26 billion in funding for teachers, firefighters, and nurses. Some $2.2 billion of that money will be coming to New York State and roughly $607 million will reach Broome County. Overall, Democrats […]
Michael Vass to speak at August 21st Tea Party Rally in Binghamton, NY
Rating 4.25 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
I am honored to announce that on August 21st in Binghamton, New York I will be among a group of speakers invited by the Southern Tier Tea Party for the Tea Party Rally. The event will be taking place at 15 Henry Street, near the offices of Representative […]
Full interview with George Phillips - New York candidate for Congress
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
This is the complete interview with George Phillips and Michael Vass, held in the Endwell campaign office of Mr. Phillips. Mr. Phillips (on the Republican ticket) is running against 18 year incumbent Representative Maurice Hinchey (on the Democrat ticket) for the seat for the New York 22nd District. […]
George Phillips - NY House of Representatives candidate
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
The following video is the first part of a 4 part series that presents the interview of Michael Vass with New York 22nd Congressional District challenger George Phillips. The interview took place at the Endwell campaign office on July 23, 2010.
Mr. Phillips is challenging Rep. Maurice Hinchey, who […]
Letter to Senators Gillibrand and Schumer, Rep. Hinchey - New Black Panther Party
Rating 4.50 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
**Note the following is a VERBATIM transcript of the letter sent to the New York elected officials named below. The only changes made are the inclusion of links and video for the internet reader.**
Senators Gillibrand and Schumer
Representative Hinchey
I am a constituent and voter in New York State as […]
World Cup controversy - America denied win
Rating 3.71 out of 5
[?]Written by Black Entertainment USA
This is incredible. There is no question that Team USA played poorly in the first half of the match against Group C rival Slovenia. Equally there is no question that the pace of the game stepped up in the second half.
After a rallying goal at 47:33 in […]
Feds refuse to obey law - blame Arizona
Rating 4.57 out of 5
[?]Submitted by Breaking News Blog
Written by VASS
The most shocking news was announced at 1pm today. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced, via John Morton, it is considering NOT acting on illegal aliens sent to it by the State of Arizona. In effect it is a federal agency that is […]
What costs $45 million and goes bang in the night?
Rating 3.50 out of 5
[?]Written by Black Entertainment USA
It’s a question that is as boggling as the answer. Super 8.
If you are unaware of what this all means, you are hardly alone. So far all that is clearly known is that Super 8 is the name of a film by J.J. Abrams and Steven Spielberg. […]
Senator Gillibrand’s 2nd try at responding to Michael Vass
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Written by VASS
It would seem that Senator Gillibrand felt badly about the last response she provided to me on the Health Care Reform. For those unfamiliar, the response letter recieved in March 9, 2010 was a verbatim copy of an earlier response 6 months prior - which failed to address a […]
