tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11108151.post2366436889447611308..comments2023-04-04T11:00:03.598-04:00Comments on The Troy Polloi: REJECTED!Democratushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08025330956677004415noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11108151.post-64712050853789615372015-12-22T15:25:54.031-05:002015-12-22T15:25:54.031-05:00For the record majority of the members of the poli...For the record majority of the members of the police pay for health insurance and will continue to pay after retirement. There are only few bunch that get free health care due to an old contract. Look at the council members who get free health care for part time work and also how mayors receive free health care even after they are out of officeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11108151.post-31117120619280462492015-12-22T08:29:51.058-05:002015-12-22T08:29:51.058-05:00He did did he? He got Lou elected also Rodney Dohe...He did did he? He got Lou elected also Rodney Doherty and Anastasia. How'd that work out for you guys? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11108151.post-45607940959508027302015-12-22T07:24:16.259-05:002015-12-22T07:24:16.259-05:00Say what you want about Fitz but he did his job fo...Say what you want about Fitz but he did his job for the PBA.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11108151.post-57298069424746685782015-12-21T07:42:26.487-05:002015-12-21T07:42:26.487-05:00Next Fitzgerald? It IS Fitzgerald.Next Fitzgerald? It IS Fitzgerald.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11108151.post-69408803562578827422015-12-20T20:07:24.364-05:002015-12-20T20:07:24.364-05:00Only in Troy can the public sentiment turn so quic...Only in Troy can the public sentiment turn so quickly. @ 6:46, the shootings of the two police officers had this city solidly behind the TPD. Then the deal by your prized PBA president who by the way is now recognized as the most dishonest cop to ever put on a uniform. Then you use the heart wrenching tragedy to somehow whine about your job and the death of Mr. Chamberlain. Take your call from Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11108151.post-9851997809333472762015-12-20T14:59:38.164-05:002015-12-20T14:59:38.164-05:00Big surprise that he can't help but be a shith...Big surprise that he can't help but be a shithole. What would you expect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11108151.post-30003111259844821812015-12-20T12:27:13.896-05:002015-12-20T12:27:13.896-05:00Bingo! Bingo! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11108151.post-46808992283134856932015-12-20T09:01:21.977-05:002015-12-20T09:01:21.977-05:00This deal definitely stinks. What I would like is ...This deal definitely stinks. What I would like is an explanation about how it happened in the first place and why it was kept a secret for so long. For this to come to light weeks before the current administration and City Council is leaving is beyond fishy. The new Mayor, his staff and the new Council have their work cut out for them. Hoping no other bomb shells are discovered. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11108151.post-79253941628807308942015-12-20T07:30:54.377-05:002015-12-20T07:30:54.377-05:00I'm my own guardian. If I relied on you and yo...I'm my own guardian. If I relied on you and your police department I'd be fucked. <br />Go tell the girl in the suitcase how stressed out you are and all the terrible shit you see that requires you to collect 100k a year plus benefits while living in West Sand Lake or Colonie. <br />Posers, fakes and criminals , that's what you are. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11108151.post-7633278433460412262015-12-19T11:13:30.719-05:002015-12-19T11:13:30.719-05:0012.15 deserves all the accolades. Let me just add...12.15 deserves all the accolades. Let me just add that we can support our PD and still oppose the outrageous topic at hand. We are not mad at the PD for this action by the Administration, we are furious at the Mayor.Phana24JGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663861319176602442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11108151.post-13181445303320698772015-12-19T10:32:22.093-05:002015-12-19T10:32:22.093-05:00Perfectly stated 12:15. I couldn't agree more!...Perfectly stated 12:15. I couldn't agree more!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11108151.post-41881247042326524782015-12-19T09:48:48.109-05:002015-12-19T09:48:48.109-05:00I remember the chief of police say once that 90% o...I remember the chief of police say once that 90% of the crime in the city of Troy is perpetrated by 35 people. I bet those percentages are the same in the Troy PBA. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11108151.post-18928807304511786062015-12-19T00:15:47.539-05:002015-12-19T00:15:47.539-05:00Most voters, myself included, respect the Troy Pol...Most voters, myself included, respect the Troy Police and appreciate the hard job that they do.<br />However, many on the TPD end up earning more than the Mayor, who is at least nominally their boss, and most earn more and end up with better retirement and health benefits than the troops we deploy to combat zones, whose jobs are far more dangerous.<br />Both the self-described "Republican Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11108151.post-34449490510965328372015-12-18T18:46:15.863-05:002015-12-18T18:46:15.863-05:00Politics aside, Troy has a police force right now ...Politics aside, Troy has a police force right now that is in complete decline of morale. It is honestly worrisome that we have forgotten who we call when we need help. No one thinks they will be the next Bill Chamberlain. Contract negotiations are a normal matter of business in any city. But don't hold our officers accountable for the extreme political tension that reeks in the atmosphere of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11108151.post-39137734692809345322015-12-18T18:10:11.114-05:002015-12-18T18:10:11.114-05:00They need to go in the opposite direction. No life...They need to go in the opposite direction. No lifetime benefits without large contributions from retirees, if at all. This is unheard of in today's economic situation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11108151.post-67011926889024609592015-12-18T14:08:29.319-05:002015-12-18T14:08:29.319-05:00When you think it cannot get any worse in Troy it ...When you think it cannot get any worse in Troy it does.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11108151.post-69257026074594039712015-12-18T11:44:14.127-05:002015-12-18T11:44:14.127-05:00Something is clearly missing from the equation. A...Something is clearly missing from the equation. According to the article there is a pending arbitration case on this issue. How in the hell did this get to arbitration without anyone knowing about it? Does every aspect of Troy labor relations happen under double-secret probation(you get one extra point if you know the reference)? Was another officer denied coverage? Which side requested the Phana24JGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13663861319176602442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11108151.post-30082401283864902372015-12-18T08:17:10.081-05:002015-12-18T08:17:10.081-05:00A brief moment of united sanity on the part of the...A brief moment of united sanity on the part of the council.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com