what we fight against!

Overheard at the gym…

Bro A: we need to stop helping other countries. Let them figure that shit out.

Bro B: But then no one will help us if we get attacked.

A: No one would ever attack us.

B: China?

A: Nah. Not after we dropped those A bombs on them.

Send. Help.

Here’s something you can do right now New Jersey from your device… encourage your reps to pass the Immigrant Trust Act w/ this link…

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Preschool Promises or VoTech Vanishing Acts?
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We love Bloomfield, NJ!

Until these legal and financial questions are resolved, the BOE should refuse to engage with the Township about this property. Bloomfield deserves better than political games and taxpayer-funded mistakes. #BloomfieldNJ #Accountability # #NoDoubleTaxBurden
(10/10)

Those responsible (the current mayor, Jenny Mundell, especially) are now trying to dump this mess onto the BOE. An investigation is needed to determine if the original purchase was legal.
(9/10)

A concrete plan must be established before the next election—or before the federal government audits the town’s ARP spending.
(8/10)

The BOE wasn’t involved in the original VoTech purchase. Both the township and the BOE represent Bloomfield taxpayers. Shifting this costly mistake between them doesn’t change the fact that taxpayers are footing the bill. Stop the double burden of taxes on Bloomfield!
(7/10)

Any change in the property’s use—like transferring it to the Board of Education (BOE)—could require forfeiting $10M back to the federal government. The town must get explicit federal approval before making any move.
(6/10)

Mundell (JM) and Councilmember Sarah Cruz (SC) supported this purchase, calling ARP money “a free loan” because the town didn’t have to bond funds. SC even defended her vote 2 months ago in a tirade on civility. So what changed? (5/10)

Let’s see the written justification. 🤔 The Administrator, and Town Attorney approved this purchase. What exactly did they advise the Council about using ARP funds for this? If the Township Administrator allowed it, they may have enabled the illegal use of federal funds. Who’s accountable? (4/10)

Most importantly, property was bought with $10M in ARP (American Rescue Plan) funds, claiming it would create Open Space. Was this even a legitimate use of federal funds? Can ARP money be used to purchase property? (3/10)

Mundell’s plan shifts the town’s financial burden, likely caused by revenue shortfalls next year, onto the district. If the school district declines, she can twist it into a campaign narrative: “The district failed! The district refused to buy the school!” (2/10)

1/ Bloomfield residents should refuse to be saddled with additional tax burdens caused by converting the abandoned VoTech building—unused for years—into a school. Mayor Mundell’s ultimatum to sell it to the school district is nothing more than a political game. 🧵 (1/10)

We are big fans of Attorney General Platkin: newjerseyglobe.com/judiciary/pl...

Like others, I fear the threat of government retribution, political vengeance and an angry right-wing mob. But I know that giving into it will only strengthen Trump and undermine the future of our democracy. Trump wants us to be scared. He wants us to give up — gradually and then suddenly.

Update on this! There will be groups offering info on legal/health/employment information, plus free COVID tests and masks, and more. More info coming soon.

The nominee for Secretary of Health had thoughts:
RFK Jr.
Covid shots are "a crime against humanity."

Agree it’s time to rebuild our state’s political parties. I’m sick of party bosses anointing well-connected candidates, and fighting hard to prevent intelligent, caring, independent-thinking individuals from being welcomed into the party.

Globe article contains a veritable who's who of our NJ11 & Essex Machine
Bloomfield note, endorsements from only:
newly elected Mayor Mundell, Monica Tabares and Sara Cruz
See how that works?
NJ POL #DemVoice1 #DemCastNJ

Republicans plan to “tax endowments” or fine universities “up to the entire amount of their endowment” if they are promoting “wokeism”.

They’ve 0 plan to help those buried by student loans, make tuition more affordable or higher ed more accessible.

#DemVoice1 #DemCast #wtpBLUE

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