NYS is blue, but the state legislature is republican.

Parts of LI out east are virtual KKK territory.

Thought NYS assembly is majority D & senate is (bare) majority R?

Most people are ready to make personal sacrifices to address climate change, according to a BBC poll of 22,000 people in 21 countries.

Four out of five people said they were prepared to change their lifestyle – even in the US and China, the world’s two biggest emitters of carbon dioxide.

Opinion was split over tax rises on oil and coal – 44% against, 50% in favour.

Support would rise if the cash was used to boost efficiency and find new energy sources, the poll suggested.

Parts of LI out east are virtual KKK territory.

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What county? I’m interested in following the few remaining R enclaves in NYS.

One of the reasons we get nothing from our senators & reps is that NYS is so blue, they can ignore the electorate.

Herkimer County.

As for Israel attacking Syria.

This was done for a few reasons.

To put Syria on notice that they are completely vulnerable to Israeli military and to stay quiet and don’t interfere in Lebanon.

To put on notice Iran that they can and will attack any nation in the region at will when they perceive a threat.

To on notice the US that they must do something about Iran, or else they will do it.

To signal the world that they support Turkey’s incursions into Iraq.

To put Pakistan on notice if they act aggressively Israel will take out their nukes.

And to distract world opinion about the apartheid in palestine

One of the reasons we get nothing from our senators & reps is that NYS is so blue, they can ignore the electorate.

Chocolate lovers, take heart: A Japanese study finds that flavonoid-rich dark chocolate can improve coronary blood flow.

The study looked at what’s known as coronary flow velocity reserve (CFVR), an indicator of the ability of the coronary arteries to dilate and allow more blood flow in response to medications.