Greenwich Voices For Accountability and Transparency

  Screenshot (theepochtimes.com) In recent years, there has been a decline or lack of Republican clubs in Connecticut high schools. The shocking truth is that many schools in Connecticut have seen a decline in the presence of such clubs, leading to a lack of representation and discussion of conservative viewpoints among students. The absence of Republican clubs in Connecticut schools is concerning for a number of reasons. First, it limits the ability of students with conservative beliefs to engage in meaningful discussions about political beliefs and policies. Without a platform for these students to express their views and engage in debate, there is a risk of stifling intellectual growth and critical thinking skills among the student body. Additionally, the lack of Republican clubs in schools can create an echo chamber effect, where students are only exposed to a single political viewpoint. This can lead to a lack of understanding and empathy towards individuals with diff...

  Screenshot (Public Domain) Legacy media outlets, such as newspapers, television networks, cable news and radio stations, have long had a bias in favor of the Democratic Party. Critics argue that these media organizations act as operatives for the Democratic Party, pushing their agenda and unfairly portraying Republicans and conservatives. This bias has led to a lack of trust in traditional media among many Americans, who feel that they are not getting a fair and balanced view of the news. The legacy media are essentially Democratic operatives and have overwhelmingly liberal leanings of journalists and reporters. Studies have shown that the vast majority of journalists identify as Democrats, leading to concerns about bias in their reporting. This bias can manifest itself in the way stories are covered, the sources that are quoted, and the language that is used in news reports. These obvious biases shape the narrative presented to the public and influences public opinion in favor o...

  Screenshot (Fox) Former President Donald Trump spoke at an event where he thanks various individuals for their support and contributions. He praises a number of people, including Miriam and Senators Rick Scott and Ted Cruz. Trump also acknowledges the work of former Senator Norm Coleman and other politicians and supporters at the event. During his speech, Trump spoke about the current political climate, including antisemitism and mentions the Green New Deal, criticizing its high cost and environmental impact. He also mentions various polls that show him in a positive light and express his confidence in winning the election. Trump expresses gratitude to his friends and supporters, highlighting the importance of their continued support. Recorded Video (Forbes)

  Screenshot (Public Domain) Submitted by David C. Wold, Greenwich Resident and Veteran The long-awaited announcement has taken place!! (not via any official Roster change, but anyway). Bill Drake  is still the Chair,  but after last meeting the First Selectman has changed his assignment in that Bill Drake is no longer representing and liaison with the BET (as he was not re-elected for same, nearly a year ago). He is now appointed by the First Selectman to ‘represent’ the  Greenwich Resident . This change is only taking effect now and does not affect his strong influence and vote to move the suggested MI forward to the Board of Selectmen, Board of Parks and Recreation and Planning and Zoning as BET representative, despite not even elected. We find that also with several others ‘representing.’  I like to remind you that Bill Drake was the one that issued the last newsletter (February 2024) that got posted by Town Hall after only having a few Committ...

  Screenshot (Public Domain) Submitted by David C. Wold, Greenwich Resident and Veteran Attending Wednesday’s meeting I was surprised by the few people attending and how little was actually shared about the park, it was more like an update of how successful the current program and use of the rink is (even if not yet open to the general public). To my surprise we were introduced to a new member, despite not announced in the agenda for the meeting and not a word from the First Selectman about the long-standing issue of his choice for Chair of the Committee, as his office has issued a statement that Bill Drake since November 2023 does not represent the BET.  As with any municipality that carry out elections and appointments, the question came up nearly a year ago when he no longer was elected to the BET, and at that time the First Selectman as a ‘thank you for your service’ on the same BET issued a PROCLAMATION that designated December 12, 2023, as ‘Bill Drake Day’.  Yes...

  Screenshot (Public Domain) The Electoral College is a unique system that is used in the United States to elect the President and Vice President. It consists of 538 electors, with each state having a certain number of electors based on the total number of representatives and senators that state has in Congress. These electors are chosen by the political parties in each state and are required to cast their votes for the candidate who wins the popular vote in their state. The Electoral College was established by the framers of the U.S. Constitution as a compromise between electing the President by Congress or by popular vote. The Founding Fathers believed that this system would help to prevent smaller states from being overlooked in the presidential election process and would also serve as a check against a candidate who may be unfit for office. The way the Electoral College works is that on Election Day, voters in each state cast their ballots for the candidate of their choice....

  Screenshot (Public Domain) Wind turbines have often been hailed as a green energy solution, providing clean and renewable electricity without the harmful emissions associated with fossil fuels. However, a closer look at the environmental impact and efficiency of wind turbines raises questions about their true sustainability. Wind turbines have long been heralded as a clean and green source of energy, touted as a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels. However, in recent years, concerns about the noise pollution generated by these towering structures have come to the forefront. Despite their eco-friendly image, wind turbines are not always as clean and green as they appear to be, particularly when it comes to the issue of noise pollution. The sound produced by wind turbines can be irritating and disruptive to those living in close proximity. The low-frequency noise emitted by the rotating blades can travel long distances, causing disturbances for residents in surr...