Jackson Heights Life

This is an amazing story. And once again, Senator Peralta attacks his constituents on a personal nasty level.

Sen. Peralta Kicked Out of Democratic Club in Latest Fallout Over IDC Move

https://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20170213/jackson-heights/senator-jose-peralta-new-visions-democratic-club

If Senator Peralta didn't have a million reasons to quit the IDC, now he has a big one. His constituents are not racist. And the difference between the classy and historic leadership of Andrea Stewart Cousins and that of political opportunist Jeff Klein, have never been more apparent. The rallies have been multi-ethnic, multi-generational and multi-lingual. Read the story below.

http://www.nystateofpolitics.com/2017/02/klein-calls-criticism-of-idc-members-racist/

“This is an outrageous and dangerous statement. The reality is we have a group of rogue Democrats who are empowering Trump Republicans, and blocking me from becoming the first woman and first African American woman Senate President or co-President,” said Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins. “It is sad that they are now insulting and calling the protesters who are demanding Democratic control of the Senate racist. We need to work together to stand up for the people of New York and not throw around dangerous and offensive accusations. “

Protest at the post office tonight at 6:30.

LINK :  http://jacksonheightspost.com/jackson-heights-residents-accompanied-by-danny-dromm-to-protest-peraltas-move-to-the-idc-tonight

http://queenstribune.com/jackson-heights-hey-hey-ho-ho-idc-got-go/

The councilmen also expressed their frustration towards state Sen. Jeff Klein (D-Bronx) calling the Jackson Heights community racist for attacking Peralta’s decision to join the IDC, and demanded that he apologize.

“We went out and petitioned for Peralta, and asked people to vote for him, so it is particularly offensive to me when Jeff Klein said that we are outside agitators,” Dromm said. “We are not outside agitators; we are members of this community. Nor are we racist. We elected him, the first Dominican man.”

Jackson Heights really led the way in exposing the IDC, who are  the "I Don't Care" Democrats in the NY Senate. They are in bed with the ultra-right wing Republicans who are blocking the Women's Equality Act, the Dream Act, rent control/stabilization laws and LGBT rights. Neighborhood activists are now organizing protests in every part of the State, every day, organized and led by local residents. These are the same activists who were called "racists" and "outsiders" by Jeff Klein and Diane Savino, the right wing leaders of the IDC. See below:

Tony Avella:

http://www.timesledger.com/stories/2017/9/web-avellarally_2017_03_03_q.html

http://qns.com/story/2017/02/24/breaking-dueling-protests-outside-bayside-office-state-senator-tony-avella/

David Carlucci:

http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/272653/rockland-dems-dog-carlucci-at-fort-orange-fundraiser/

http://www.lohud.com/story/opinion/readers/2017/01/31/carlucci-enables-gop-trump-letter/97278618/

Jesse Hamilton:

http://gothamist.com/2017/02/11/protesters_accuse_brooklyn_state_se.php#photo-1

http://observer.com/2017/02/protesters-rip-republican-aligned-brooklyn-democrat-for-running-away-from-constituents/

Marisol Alcantara:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxFK_5Amurg

http://metcouncilonhousing.org/news_and_issues/tenant_newspaper/2017/february/backlash_grows_against_state_senate%E2%80%99s_turncoat_democrats

There is a difference between an "agenda" and an "opinion." Yes, I have an opinion. And yes, I post newspaper articles because I believe that backing up my "opinion" with independent sources make my positions more credible and put up to scrutiny.

I think you simply do not know the history of the IDC. Here is the simple reality and this is not under any kind of dispute:

In 2012, there were 33 out of 63 democrats elected to the NY Senate. Simcha Felder left the Democrats after the November elections and joined with the Republicans but there were still an outright majority of 32 Democrats in the Senate.

Diane Savino then proceeded to leave the Democrats along with 3 others, and form a coalition with the right wing republicans.

By doing so, they prevented the first African American and women, Andrea Stewart Cousins, from getting elected Majority leader of the senate.

There were 32 Democrats elected the moment a recount was completed over a new seat in the Albany area. That was in mid-January. That seat went to a Democrat.

Thats it. There were 32 Democrats without Simcha Felder. Thats it. There is no dispute. There was a democratic Majority and they walked away and empowered the Republicans to gain power. They left for a simple reason. The Democrats voted for Andrea Stewart Cousins as Leader and not Jeff Klein, so Klein and Savino got up and formed a coalition with the Republicans.

Now that you have this information, do agree with me ?

Those talking points passed before people started paying attention, but the jig is up. No one is falling for that stuff anymore.

So I guess Jeff Klein who loyally served as John Sampson's deputy for many years, suddenly had a premonition that he was a criminal even though Sampson would not be charged with a crime until 5 years later, so he left the democratic conference. I guess Klein's mystical powers weren't working when the IDC took in Malcolm Smith as a member, who was convicted of crimes as well. Please.

And how does any of this explain the IDCs refusing to conference with a democratic majority for Andrew Stewart Cousins as Leader?

As for Senator Klein, I think the following article says all we need to know about him.

http://nypost.com/2012/03/11/coldblooded-pols-ethics-gap/