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Watching the Woody Allen film Midnight In Paris one learns that there were certain literary and artistic golden ages in history. A study of history reveals this to be true. There was the Athens of Socrates, the Pax Romano, the Renaissance of Florence, Paris in the 20s and New York in the 60s or even America in the 60s.
"CHAIRMAN EATON TO CUOMO–SCHEDULE THE 27th SENATE SPECIAL ELECTION NOW
I hope that members of the New York press read the latest poll that included possible Third Party Presidential candidates before they publish any more nonsense from Doug Schoen or Kevin Sheeky about Bloomberg for President.
Here are the numbers:
http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2011/PPP_Release_National_1220925.pdf
Albany Times Union: Another state senator is heading to prison, but will it shape the next elections cycle?