Do you know Michael Hockler

Or is it James? Who knows! Well, actually no one, except maybe his relatives or friend.

Anyway, he seems to be in interesting man. Much more interesting than our fellow poster Mr. Dunne.

We're just wondering, it says that Michael, I mean, James, works for Key Bank as a branch manager. Sweet! Could it be. Aren't they destined to be together?

Sandra Beth Geisel Dunne!

C'mon Hockler, make it happen!

Another Top Ten...

(A Special Post By Billiam Dunne)

As promised way back when I was actually gainfully employed, I love my Top Ten Lists. So here it is, the Top Ten Ideas Michael LoPorto has for Troy (these are good)

10) Get rid of everyone not Italian. You think I'm kidding, but I'm not. He's so serious, he already made my change my name to Bill Dunnenuthiniano. He's serious.

9) Fire all the cops. Everyone knows they do nothing. And they wear blue. Ugh. It's Guardian Angels from here on out.

8) Turn downtown into Epcot Center, the World of Tomorrow. He wants to get rid of all the stores, and only have restaurants, run by him. No one else is allowed. And each night, there will be fireworks. This will only cost the taxpayers an additional $1,200/year in taxes. We think it's worth it.

7)Smoke 'Em if you got 'Em- Michael has promised to pull all of the smoking regulations throughout the City. Restaurants, public buildings, hell even schools, if you want to smoke, you can. Health be damned, this is America.

6)Deadwood- If you know Michael, then you know he was probably a contributing writer. The man works in profanity the way others would in oil or canvas. He's a true genius. Swearing in Troy will be a must, or else you'll be taxed.

5)Ducks- Whenever there is a flooding problem, water-main break, or anything else, Michael is going to give any resident hurt by it, a duck. Think about. They have that cute little quack, you can cook it, and there's that Aflac Commercial. He's brilliant really.

4)No more Bills- After his restaurant got another bill from the Action Team for being quite sloppy, Michael proposed getting rid of any fees from the DPW. Direct quote now, "Residents don't have to pay for it, why should I? I don't even live here, why should I pay the stupid taxes."

3)Grant Time- Learning well from the former Deputy Mayor, Big James Conroy himself, Michael is already promising he'll be applying for Federal 50/50 grant funding, sidewalk improvement, and a tax refund. "I'll be the law." He really is brilliant.

2)Do Not Accept Funds- You see, you may have heard about Michael and his issue over at the Sign of the Tree in Albany. Well, Michael really doesn't like all those guys he used to contribute to. So he's come up with a plan where the City of Troy will no longer accept state jobs, or state money. We'll do it on our own. He's so smart.

1)Winters in Troy- If he wins office, Michael has decided that he will no longer spend all of his time at his home in Brunswick. He'll spend at least one hour a day in Troy. Wow! What a guy.

Asshole of the Moment

Robert Martiniano works for Center for Health Workforce Studies a fine waste of taxpayers money, which also receives cash from the Federal Government. EVER HEARD OF THE HATCH ACT BOB. Please tell us you are not in violation of the LAW. Well I guess only some people have to have ethics eh Martian.

Bob's post on the Troy whatever?

We need to hold public officials to a higher standard than they are currently held accountable to, regardless of whether they are Democrats, Republicans, or any other party.

The City and the County need to strengthen their ethics laws. They need to pass laws that limit outside employment for certain classes of employees, minimally supervisors and managers.

We need to ensure that public officials, both elected and appointed, are held accountable to the tax payers only and not to the various other interests that they may nbe involved in.

These changes are the only way to ensure that government is for the people and not special interests.
Robert Martiniano 09.27.05 - 9:19 pm #

And here they are...

(A Special Post By Billiam Dunne)

In case you've never heard of my at-large running mates, and let's be honest, outside of Tony Soprano, who has, the following is for you.

Michael LoPorto- Owns a restaurant. Swears a lot. Likes cigars. Running because, well, he says economic development. But here's the real reason- he's mad at Mayor Harry. You see, they're related. And Michael thought he was entitled to run the restaurant at Frear Park because of that relationship. We know Michael was right, and Harry made a mistake. How can you not give the concession to a relative. It doesn't make sense. Ed McDonough is rolling over in his grave right now just thinking about. So that's why Michael is running. He's mad.

Clem Clampana- Clem is a nice guy, constantly screwing over the City with his Zoning Board position. Want another used car lot on Lansingburgh? Who doesn't? How about a clothing store in North Central. Bingo-bango. You see, the Zoning Board is the last thing us Democrats control in Troy, and gosh darn it, we'll do everything we can to disrupt progress. It's the Dem Way! And Clem is doing his best! If you want garbage, Clem's the guy.

Robert Martiniano- Ummm, yeah, I have no idea who this guy is. He's got the personality of War and Peace. And coming from me, that's saying something. Good luck Rob. Whoever you are.

It's True. I'm back...

(A Special Post By Billiam Dunne)

Ok, it's true, I'm back. Working at Hippo's is hard work, believe me. Ever since Mirch and his hooligans had me booted from the Dormitory Authority for hitting on a 12-year-old, I've had a hard time finding time to post. But I'm back, with an all-new segment. From now until Election Day, I'll keep you updated on the goings on inside my party. No one really talks about us because, well, we don't matter. But I'll let you know what's going on.

So, first things first. We have a new program in the Democratic Party here in Rensselaer County. Based on some previously unfortunate events (see below), we've instituted mandatory designated drivers on Elections and Primary nights. Everyone knows that our Party is the best at throwing stones when we're surrounded by glass, and drinking and driving is no different. The first adventure in this new plan took place earlier this month on Primary Night when we were trying to convince the voters that even though we earn so much more money than them, and know what's good for them more than they themselves do, we should be the Party with the Working Families Line. Well, is some cases it worked. Others, not so much.

What is clear is the designated driver program was quite efficient. Last time Sue Steele was out on the roads undersupervised, we saw this:

Well never mind, but it did involve a bus, some beer, and a few choice words.

Not anymore. Thanks to Michael Rourke and his $60,000 BMW, Sue was safe, and so was our Party. Hooray!

As for my own Working Families Battle, well, check this out- Bill Dunne- 10, Opponent-7. Who cares if he didn't know he was running for office, or that he not once, but twice, threw himself into the Hudson River off a bridge, a win is a win. And we won. Go Team Dunne.

Back tomorrow, with a look at my running mates in the at-large area.

On Suspension

We are back from suspension and rockin and videophiling. With elections coming I am hoping to get a little more traffic to my site. I now have a steady girlfriend who lies just as good as me. Remember Bill Clinton, well just like Bill I had a little run in with an intern at the Dormitory Authority and her mother got me an early resignation. I will be updating soon on Guardian Angels, sound systems and my expertise the womens. Peace out.

(This message was brought to you by Billiam Dunne)