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| נשלח ב-9/10/2005 04:45 |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 8, 2005
FORMER COUNCIL SPEAKER PETER VALLONE SR. AND COUNCILMEMBER PETER VALLONE JR. ENDORSE MIKE BLOOMBERG FOR REELECTION
Mayor Mike Bloomberg was endorsed for reelection today by former City Council Speaker Peter Vallone, Sr. and Councilmember Peter Vallone, Jr. The father and son, who between them have nearly four decades of experience in public office in New York City, endorsed the Mayor at Mike's Diner in Astoria, Queens.
''Mike Bloomberg has proven to me and to New York City that he can govern,'' said former Speaker Peter Vallone. ''After September 11th, New York City was at a critical juncture. New York's nerve was shaken and our economy and quality of life were threatened. Mike Bloomberg made the tough decisions that got our City back on its feet and moving again. I served in City Hall for nearly 30 years and Mike Bloomberg's understanding and grasp of government never ceases to impress me. He is a capable and responsible leader that does the right thing for New York. I support Mike Bloomberg because this is no time to walk away from experience and tested leadership.''
''It has been an honor to serve with Mike Bloomberg,'' said Councilmember Peter Vallone, Jr. ''As chair of the Public Safety Committee, my priority is keeping New York safe. Over the last four years I have worked with Mike Bloomberg and his administration to ensure that we are doing everything we can to protect our City and to keep crime down. Mike Bloomberg has a real record we can trust on public safety and I know he can keep New York safe.''
''Peter Vallone served our City with honor and distinction for nearly 30 years,'' said Mayor Bloomberg. ''His endorsement, and that of his son, is truly gratifying.
The Vallones not only understand the intricacies of New York City's politics and government, but they have always been firmly grounded in Astoria and have been champions of the people of this diverse and dynamic neighborhood for generations. I am proud they are joining our team.''
Over the last four years, crime is down close to 20% Citywide; murder has been driven to a 40-year low; auto-theft is down 37%; felonious assault is down 26% and burglary is down 27%. Subway crime is down 14% and crime in public housing is down 14%.
The City's overall economy is growing faster than the Nation's for the first time since 2001 and the Administration's aggressive rezoning and economic development in all five boroughs has driven the unemployment rate down to 5.1%, the lowest level since 1988. The $3.5 billion redevelopment of the Atlantic Yards, will create 12,000 construction jobs, 8,500 permanent jobs, and more than 4,500 units of affordable housing; the $394 million Gateway Center at Bronx Terminal Market will generate 5,000 permanent and construction jobs; the $66 million redevelopment of Staten Island's Homeport will include a new waterfront park, 350 residential units, a community sports complex, restaurants and retail and commercial spaces; the $500 million revitalization of Downtown Flushing will create more than 4,000 jobs.
Mayor Bloomberg has been endorsed by many prominent Democrats including Former Mayor Ed Koch, Former Congressman Reverend Floyd Flake, Councilmember Simcha Felder, Assemblyman Dov Hikind, Councilmember Madeline Provenzano, Assemblywoman Adele Cohen, Councilmember Dominic Recchia, former-Democratic candidate and Grammy Award Recording Artist Willie Colón, former Queens Borough President Claire Shulman, business leader Steven Rattner, Roger Altman, Alan Patricof, Jane Rosenthal, Felix Rohatyn, Harvey Weinstein, former New York Governor Hugh Carey and Earl Graves, Sr.
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| נשלח ב-9/10/2005 06:55 |
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Thu Oct 06
"Freddy Ferrer's performance tonight had something for everyone: Freddy was wrong on his resume again; he flip-flopped on the death penalty again; and hypocritically called himself a reformer. Yet again Freddy showed he doesn't have a record to promote or a vision he would fulfill as Mayor." - Stu Loeser, Bloomberg campaign spokesperson
WRONG ON HIS RESUME AGAIN.
Freddy Ferrer claimed tonight that he was never fired from a job. That's not true. In 1975, Freddy Ferrer was fired from the New York City Human Rights Commission's ''government employment unit.'' Luckily for Freddy, within two or three weeks he was hired by the New York State Legislature. (Ferrer Interview with Professor Lloyld Ultan, March 12, 1987)
MISLEADINGLY CALLED HIMSELF A REFORMER.
It's incredible that Freddy Ferrer tried to cast himself as a reformer tonight by – of all things - claiming he made his Bronx Borough President employees give up their political machine District Leader jobs. Freddy Ferrer himself was a machine District Leader when he became a councilman, and he fought and won over the years to keep both his political machine office and his public office. At best, this is do-as-I-say- not-as-I-do hypocrisy. At worst, Freddy's amnesia about his own resume may go back a lot longer than we thought.
Sources: ''Mr. Ferrer said in a telephone interview that he would not resign his district leadership, despite Mayor Koch's objections to holding party and public offices at the same time. Mr. Ferrer said there was no prohibition against the practice and that, in any event, a district leadership was not a major party office.'' (Newsday 4-12-87) ''Bronx Democrats are already talking about candidates for Bronx borough president and even about an early favorite, City Councilman Fernando Ferrer, who is also a Democratic district leader. Mr. Simon was a councilman and district leader when he was elected interim borough president by his fellow City Council members in early 1979.'' (NYT 2-12-87) In his five years as a Bronx City Councilman, Fernando Ferrer was known for competence as a legislator and loyalty to the borough's powerful Democratic machine… The Bronx City Council delegation last week elected Mr. Ferrer to replace Stanley Simon, who was indicted in the Wedtech scandal. The new Borough President promptly resigned as a Democratic district leader, a move designed to show that the political machine would no longer run the government.'' (NYT 4-24-87)
FLIP-FLOPPED ON THE DEATH PENALTY – AGAIN:
Prior to March 1996 – OPPOSES DEATH PENALTY. In the late summer of 1995, Ferrer sent a letter to Attorney General Janet Reno, stating, ''I am outraged by the scheduled execution of Mumia Abu-Jamal and the denial of justice in his case. The national and international outcry for Abu-Jamal underscores the world's opposition to the injustice inherent in the death penalty.'' (Source: Amsterdam News, August 12, 1995) And on January 16, 1995, Borough President Ferrer addressed a Harlem Martin Luther King Day celebration focused on opposing the death penalty that had not yet gone into effect in New York State. (Sources: New York/Harlem Voice, January 25, 1995; Amsterdam News, January 21, 1995)
March 16, 1996. SUPPORTS DEATH PENALTY. Ferrer joined Mayor Giuliani and Gov. Pataki in urging Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson to bring a death penalty case against the ex-cons charged in the slaying of slain Police Officer Kevin Gillespie. "As a Roman Catholic, I have enormous difficulty with this," Ferrer said, "but there comes a time in this society when the line must be drawn. That time is now." (Daily News 3-17-96)
March 18, 1996. LIMITS SUPPORT OF DEATH PENALTY TO POLICE OFFICERS ONLY. After Mayor Giuliani ripped Ferrer's change of heart on the death penalty, suggesting the potential 1997 mayoral candidate may have switched with an eye to politics, Ferrer changed his mind again: ''Ferrer said he would limit his new support of capital punishment to cases involving suspects accused of cop killings.'' Giuliani had said, 'I think if you flip-flop on the death penalty it shows something different,' Giuliani said. '"This isn't some kind of arcane application of the death penalty statute,' the mayor added. 'So if you have moral qualms about the death penalty, then this is the kind of case you're going to have it in, and if you don't then you don't.' (Daily News 3-19-96)
February 2001 to October 6, 2005 – SUPPORTS DEATH PENALTY MORATORIUM. As Illinois Governor Ryan calls for a death penalty moratorium Borough President Ferrer took his fifth position on the death penalty (supporting a New York moratorium) at mayoral candidate forums across the city. During the September 9, 2001 NBC-4 debate, Ferrer talked about how new DNA technology changed his opinion on the death penalty to support a moratorium. In fact, the New York Times reported Ferrer first took this position on March 11, 2001, admitting even then that ''I acknowledge it's an absolutely imperfect solution to all of this. Absolutely imperfect.'' (NYT 3-12-2001)
October 6, 2005 – DEATH PENALTY IS SOMETIMES JUSTIFIED. Ferrer tells Dominick Carter that ''yes,'' the death penalty is sometimes justified (NY1 Debate, October 6, 2005)
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| נשלח ב-10/10/2005 06:20 |
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MAYOR MIKE BLOOMBERG ENDORSED BY THE FAR ROCKAWAY JEWISH ALLIANCE
Mayor Mike Bloomberg was endorsed for re-election today by the Far Rockaway Jewish Alliance, a coalition of over 50 Jewish community leaders representing Far Rockaway and Bayswater. Joining the Mayor was Richard Altabe, President of the Far Rockaway Jewish Alliance and Rabbi Tzvi Flaum who is Chairman of the Rabbinical Council of Far Rockaway. The Mayor also received the endorsement of the West Lawrence Civic Association, and community Rabbis from the Rockaway's including Rabbi Hiller, who is Dean of the Bnos Bais Yaakov girls school, Rabbi Weitman of the Torah Academy for Girls, Rabbi Bender of the Rosh Yeshiva, Darchei Torah, Rabbi Flaum of the Congregation Knesseth Israel and Rabbi Brafman who is Dean of the Yeshiva of Far Rockaway. The coalition praised the Mayor for his record of building affordable housing, creating jobs and reducing crime.
''Mayor Bloomberg has been good to Queens, and he has been good to Far Rockaway,'' said Richard Altabe, President of the Far Rockaway Jewish Alliance. ''All over the city jobs are being creating, housing is being built and most importantly our families feel safe here in Far Rockaway. We appreciate the Mayor's work on behalf and in support of the Jewish Community. He has earned our respect so now we will work for him to ensure he can continue leading the City for another four years.''
''All New Yorkers want the same thing,'' said Mayor Bloomberg. ''Lower crime, good jobs, affordable housing, clean streets and a government that is responsive to their needs. I'm proud that for the last four years we have moved the City in the right direction and it is gratifying to see such a strong show of support here in the Rockaways.''
Mayor Mike Bloomberg launched the most expansive affordable housing program in twenty years. The $3 billion New Housing Marketplace plan will create or preserve 68,000 units of affordable housing for more than 200,000 New Yorkers. In 2004, Mayor Bloomberg opened Arverne by the Sea in the Rockaways. The Arverne Urban Renewal Plan, once completed, will include 2,300 residential units in a mix of one- and two-family homes, mid-rise rental-apartment buildings and condominiums, over 250,000 square feet of retail space, a YMCA, school, transportation center, and ten acres of parkland. Under the Bloomberg Administration, the Rockaways have been rezoned to curb overdevelopment and to preserve the character of the neighborhood.
Over the past four years, Mayor Bloomberg has introduced a number of crime fighting strategies and quality of life initiatives to effectively continue decreasing crime. Operation Impact floods high-crime areas with police offices. Operation Clean Sweep targets quality of life violations reported to precincts and the NYPD's quality of life hotline, aggressively combating low-level offenders. Operation Spotlight, a multi-agency initiative, increases jail sentences for chronic misdemeanor offenders. Mayor Bloomberg also created the Counter Terrorism Bureau with 1,000 full-time police officers and created Hercules Teams to guard critical infrastructure. Over the past 4 years, crime in Far Rockaway's 101st Precinct has decreased by 49% with burglary and felony assault plummeting 64% and 59% respectively. Robbery has decreased 45% and car theft is down 43%.
The Far Rockaway Jewish Alliance, the West Lawrence Civic Association, and community Rabbis from the Rockaway's join the growing list of groups working to re-elect Mayor Bloomberg. The Mayor has also received the support of other Jewish leaders including the a coalition of Sephardic leaders, Vaad Harabbonim of Flatbush, a rabbinical board of over ninety Rabbis from the Flatbush area of Brooklyn, Assemblyman Dov Hikind and City Councilman Simcha Felder.
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| נשלח ב-27/10/2005 04:59 |
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THE JEWISH PRESS ENDORSES MIKE BLOOMBERG FOR MAYOR
The Jewish Press, America's largest independent Jewish weekly newspaper, endorsed Mayor Mike Bloomberg for re-election today. Stating the choice "for the future of the City is clear," the Jewish Press writes their endorsement was based on the Mayor's record of progress in his first term. "It is undeniable that in the key areas such as financial stability, education, crime, affordable housing, delivery of municipal and social services, and the environment, Mr. Bloomberg has delivered."
In addition to today's endorsements by the Jewish Press and Crain's New York Business, Mike Bloomberg has already won re-election endorsements from The New York Times, Newsday, New York Sun, the Chinese-language daily Sing Tao; three Spanish-language weeklies: Ecuador News, EcuaTimes, the Latin Post; The Immigrant Times, Education Update; The Queens Courier; and the Forum Courier.
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Bloomberg for Mayor
10/24/2005
By Editorial Board
The Jewish Press heartily endorses Michael Bloomberg for reelection as mayor of the City of New York. We have long believed that the challenges presented by the mammoth enterprise that is New York City, specifically the governmental colossus it has spawned, can best be met by someone expert in the world of business with its reverence for a feasible vision for the future, a realistic marshalling of resources and above all, a rigorous fealty to a definable financial and social service bottom line along with the marginalization of the inevitable political interest considerations that largely drive the operations of great municipalities.
This notion became all the more clear in the aftermath of 9/11 when New York City came close to teetering on the brink of governmental and financial collapse. We now sincerely believe it was providential that someone with the background and talent of Michael Bloomberg came on the scene. Though his administration has not been without blemish, Mr. Bloomberg has made the overall case for his reelection. His challenger, Fernando Ferrer, certainly has not made the case to replace him.
It is undeniable that in the key areas such as financial stability, education, crime, affordable housing, delivery of municipal and social services, and the environment, Mr. Bloomberg has delivered. To criticize the mayor for the continuing problems in these areas is perhaps understandable behavior for someone seeking to replace him. But is, at the same time, entirely misleading. For example, the profound effects of decades of neglect of the public schools and the even more profound consequences of the home life of many minority public school students cannot conceivably be reversed in a mere four years. Indeed, when one focuses on the progress that has been made in that time, one cannot but be very impressed.
In truth, early on in the Bloomberg Administration we were concerned with the substantial increase in various taxes he pushed through. Over time, however, these measures, we believe, became explainable as prudent measures to accumulate strategic reserves to better deal with widely expected financial difficulties. Hopefully, in a second administration, Mr. Bloomberg will adjust his tax program accordingly.
On the other hand, Mr. Ferrer speaks of "two cities" and "our time has come," which — even if we accept his explanation that he is referring to an economic and not a racial divide, and one which he will remedy — he is at all events suggesting an impending reallocation of the resources of New Yorkers. At any time, this is hardly something that could be expected to endear him to New Yorkers who are taxed to the limit. To New Yorkers in the throes of a post-9/11 economic recovery, the Ferrer financial plan, with its prospects for economic upheaval, is downright frightening. Indeed, it is inconceivable to us how anyone could suggest that anything other than a focus on economic recovery can help most New Yorkers in the long run.
When all is said and done, Mr. Ferrer has been a very positive force in the governance of New York. As a member of the City Council and as Bronx borough president, he was often creative and always accessible. For the Jewish community, he was always a friend. But Mr. Bloomberg has turned this city around and promises to do more of the same, while Mr. Ferrer speaks the language of a time long past, when the central focus of municipal government was not on the survival of the city itself, but on the interests of some of its more unfortunate citizens — a luxury not feasible given current financial realities.
As we have editorialized in the past, we are not happy with the way the Bloomberg administration initially dealt with a recent controversy with Hatzolah, one of the crown jewels of the Jewish community, and its refusal to apologize, even when it became clear that it was on the right side of the issue. Nor are we sanguine about Mr. Bloomberg's effort to fundamentally change the rules of primary elections through a referendum scheduled for an off-year election when very few voters can be expected to turn out.
In sum, while we will not say that Mr. Ferrer brings nothing to the table, the choice for mayor on November 8 and for the future of New York is clear: Michael Bloomberg.
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| נשלח ב-27/10/2005 05:48 |
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Just for your knowledge Bloomberg was the one who send the message for the NYPD to remove all the Aroinim from Rodney Street, and that Jeno Kahan is in charge of the Congregation.
So the Zalis has to go out in mass to vote for Bloomberg
But the Aroinim will not vote for him even evreyne knows that he is a winner.
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| נשלח ב-27/10/2005 06:04 |
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איך פארשטיי נישט, איז דען בלומבערג שטערקער פון א דזשאדז?
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| נשלח ב-27/10/2005 06:42 |
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Corruption
within some city officials and nypd
!to be revealed soon
Mayor Bloomberg is absolutley NOT directly involved
But some of his officials are
and they will be dealth with
accordingly
!NOBODY can be above the Law
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| נשלח ב-27/10/2005 06:45 |
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יושנה,
אביסל קלארער
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| נשלח ב-27/10/2005 06:48 |
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They are 2 Jewish Liaision's + Niederman & David Pollack JCRC
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| נשלח ב-27/10/2005 06:50 |
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ממילא?
זיי קענען דאך נישט גיין אקעגן די פסק פון דזשאדזש
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| נשלח ב-31/10/2005 16:30 |
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''EXCEPTIONAL'' AND ''EXTRAORDINARY'' MAYOR MIKE BLOOMBERG ENDORSED FOR RE-ELECTION BY THE DAILY NEWS
Joining The New York Times, Hoy, the New York Post, Newsday, the New York Sun, and the Staten Island Advance, The Daily News today became the 24th New York newspaper to endorse Mike Bloomberg for a second term, calling him ''exceptional'' and ''extraordinary'' because he ''(o)ften… reached goals that eluded previous mayors'' and ''reached out aggressively to black and Hispanic New Yorkers and governed without dividing.''
''He has been an extraordinary mayor, and there's every reason to believe he'll apply the same vision and leadership to keeping the city safe, improving the education and welfare of the children and promoting the prosperity of New Yorkers who are trying to climb the ladder,'' the Daily News editors wrote.
Citing Bloomberg's record delivering historic school reforms, increasing security, reducing homelessness, bettering public health, and awarding municipal unions substantial raises in return for productivity savings, the editors concluded that ''(a) reincarnation of Franklin Roosevelt himself would be hard-pressed to sell New York on dumping the incumbent.''
In addition to today's endorsement by the Daily News, Mike Bloomberg has been endorsed by The New York Times, Hoy, the New York Post, Newsday, the New York Sun, the Staten Island Advance, the New York Observer, Crain's New York Business, The Jewish Press, the Chinese-language daily Sing Tao, three Spanish-language weeklies: Ecuador News, EcuaTimes, the Latin Post, the Immigrant Times, Education Update, the Villager, Downtown Express, the Queens Chronicle, the Riverdale Review, the Bronx Press Review, Brooklyn's Our News, the Queens Courier, and the Forum Courier.
MIKE BLOOMBERG FOR MAYOR - AGAIN
New York City and Michael Bloomberg have come a remarkable distance since he became mayor Jan. 1, 2002, in that dark time when the wound of 9/11 was raw. Lacking both an electoral mandate and the common touch, the billionaire businessman asked New Yorkers to judge him by results. Four years later, his accomplishments have been exceptional.
The mayor's list of achievements begins with increased security and historic school reforms and extends to improving a wide range of city services. Whether the issue was reducing homelessness or bettering public health, Bloomberg put government on the move and gave New Yorkers the citizen-friendly 311 line, to boot. His record far surpassed the expectations we held four years ago when the Daily News was the only major newspaper to endorse Bloomberg.
Most important, he seeks reelection as a mayor whose NYPD has prevailed against crime while earning a global reputation for combating the threat of terror. Propelling a 20% drop in crime, the department under Bloomberg and top general Raymond Kelly has more than met the test of protecting New Yorkers.
Bloomberg faces voters also having fulfilled his top pledge, the commitment to be an "education mayor." First, he persuaded Albany to give the mayor responsibility for running a system long mired in failure. Then, with Chancellor Joel Klein, he banished inertia.
The school system adopted new reading and math programs; social promotion was abolished; struggling children got Saturday and summer instruction; 150 small high schools replaced larger, long-troubled institutions; 22 charter schools opened under city sponsorship. And this intense focus on learning appears to be paying off: New York kids last year scored record gains on standardized exams.
Often, Bloomberg reached goals that eluded previous mayors. He awarded the municipal unions substantial raises - but only in return for productivity savings. He held firm for a landmark teachers contract that gives greater authority to principals and extra instruction to children who need it. He reached agreement with the Yankees and Mets on economically sound plans for new stadiums.
From the start, Bloomberg thought big - rezoning Manhattan's West Side and the Brooklyn waterfront to spur development, and trying to bring the Jets and Olympics to New York. He took hard stands - banning smoking in public places and hiking property taxes 18.5% to salvage the budget after 9/11. And, while immersing himself thoroughly in the details, he recruited and retained highly competent aides - Kelly, Klein, Deputy Mayor Dan Doctoroff, Planning Commission Chairwoman Amanda Burden, Commissioners Nicholas Scoppetta, Linda Gibbs, Thomas Frieden and others.
Throughout, Bloomberg reached out aggressively to black and Hispanic New Yorkers and governed without dividing. And, finally, he rode a fortunate tide as U.S. economic growth helped boost property values, create jobs and reduce unemployment. All that, plus Bloomberg's wealth, helps explain why Democrat Fernando Ferrer trails in polls. A reincarnation of Franklin Roosevelt himself would be hard-pressed to sell New York on dumping the incumbent.
Ferrer is a fine man who is dedicated to serving the city. His roots are in the working-class Bronx, and his campaign was a clarion call that there is more to be done for average New Yorkers and the poor. Focused on the high cost of living, he has promised that creating affordable housing would be a top priority, and he calls for cutting property taxes by extending a surcharge on high-income earners.
While we disagree with some of the methods by which Ferrer would achieve his goals, his aim is on target. And, as a symbol of Hispanic empowerment, he appeals to New Yorkers based not on their backgrounds, but on the merits of his ideas. In the end, though, he has failed to make a case for turning out a mayor on a roll.
One voter appears to have gotten Ferrer's message: Bloomberg. The mayor has said he will redouble attention to affordable housing and expand preschool programs. Such a widening of mayoral focus will be welcome if Bloomberg wins reelection. He has promised to create jobs. We're going to hold him to it.
In 2001, we predicted he would "bring to City Hall the kind of fresh ideas and perspective that this moment of devastating crisis demands." Now, with wholehearted enthusiasm, we endorse Michael Bloomberg again. He has been an extraordinary mayor, and there's every reason to believe he'll apply the same vision and leadership to keeping the city safe, improving the education and welfare of the children and promoting the prosperity of New Yorkers who are trying to climb the ladder.
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| נשלח ב-2/11/2005 01:49 |
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בלומבערג האלט אונז פאר קעלבלעך. ער האט פאריגעס מאל צוגעזאגט האוזינג, געטיילט טיקעטס און שאדן געמאכט מיליאנען דאלאר פאר וויליאמסבורג, און יעצט וויל ער מען זאל וואוטן פאר אים !!!!!
די גרעסטע מיסטעיק וואס בלומבערג האט געטאן ביים איצטיגען קאמפיין אין וויליאמסבורג, איז, אז ער האט גענומען גאלדבערגער און מענצער פאר זיינע קאמפיין געהילפן די צוויי מערסטע פארפיינטעטע מענטשן אין וויליאמסבורג, זיי האבן נישט סאטמאר, נישט פאפא, נישט קלויזנבורג, נישט קיינעם. חוץ די זאליס. עס גייט זיין די ווייניגסטע שטימען פאר מעיאר אין די היסטאריע פון ווילי
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| נשלח ב-2/11/2005 08:48 |
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גראדע דא אויף היידפארק האט ער א גוטע קאמפיין געהילף
(politic האט געשריבען 50 לאנגע תגובות)
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| נשלח ב-2/11/2005 08:58 |
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איך האב מיך אויך רעגעסטרירט דאס מאל צו וואוטן פאר ANYONE BUT NOT BLOOMBERG
איך האב דאס יאר באצאלט איבער $4500 אין טיקעטס
איבער $10,000 הייזער טעקס מער אדאנק אים
אין אפי' די $400 ריבעטס האב איך נישט באקומען וועגן איך בין נישט א מעמבער אין עפעס א פראגרעם גיי ווייס וואס דאס מיינט "התורה חסה על ממונם של ישראל" אידען וואוטס נישט פאר בלומבערג
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