Governor Andrew M. Cuomo…Respectfully
Sincerely…
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… beautifully written. I was thinking about you this morning so your post is timely for me. Thanks for the update and glad you are safe.
From afar, I applaud your governor. Given the NYC population, it’s naturally an uphill battle … A battle when being outflanked by the enemy but still fighting.
Sadly, too many view his work through a partisan lens. Personally, my ears find it hard to believe. People so hung up on ideology. Given where I live, I could go on. So my cheers to your governor.
I am lucky to also have a proactive governor who is also doing the best he can for the good of all. Interestingly, numerous Trumpians are critical of him … And Gov DeWine is a Republican. Too many people are more nuts than normal.
Hang in there … Be safe.
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Love that you used the term, outflanked. Washington can’t fathom what’s happening here. See if you can Google Peggy Noonan’s Op-Ed in the Wall Street Journal for April second. “New York Is the Epicenter of the World – WSJ” She makes what I wrote change jingling in your pocket. I appreciate your words Frank, more than you know, more now than ever. Susannah
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Just read Noonan’s column. Very well done … and she’s a columnist I like. Overall, she’s more sensible that ideological. Hang in there!
Oh … got to tell you this one. When the news broke about Chris Cuomo testing positive, I had to read the article’s comments … did about 25-30. A few days later on the news about CNN;s Brooke Baldwin, I did the same. So … I read 50-60 comments and ZERO … Zilch, nada, ….. wished them well – all were negative comments. That’s what much of America has come too. Very sad.
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First off, he came forward, not easy when the world will view you like a leper, and I’m certain he talked it over with his big brother who said…ABSOLUTELY…TELL THE TRUTH. Americans need a refresher course on what those Stars and Stripes stand for. We’ve gotten lost along the way Frank, I’m sorry to say. Sigh
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I concur.
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Thanks Frank. I’m glad. Nice to have company where one’s views are concerned.
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😊
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PS I’m glad to hear that you like Peggy Noonan.
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BRAVA Susannah BOOM!
What a beautiful letter you’ve penned to a man who most definitely needs all the inspiration and support he can get. He has indeed been a leader through one of the darkest times in the history of that great city. His call for unity is something Mario would have done as well.
I love this.
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I am so MOVED by him. He has not shirked his responsibilities for one second. I imagine he’s probably not even sleeping. Also, his brother, Chris, he’s so close to, had it. He’s better, thanks God but not only does he have his citizens, it hit him home too. I hate all this back stabbing and bashing of one another. Hannity from Fox, if I ever meet him, I’ll knock the shit out of him Marc. As he sits on his high end stool, taking shots at people there, who see what it’s like when you can’t breathe, watching them die because no one gets it. Hoarding supplies. God, it’s throws me. Really. As you can see, my Italian is up. It’s like high tide during a nor’easter.
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Your Italian is tell your Connecticut to sit this one out, and that’s plenty understandable.
Chris Cuomo talked about his experience with the coronavirus and how frightening it was. Fevers that led to hallucinations, shivering so hard that he chipped a tooth. And the very idea of not being able to breathe, my God.
You’re right, Hannity has to go on vacation for a while. Maybe a permanent vacation. Just leave everyone alone.
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I just can never wrap my brain around the verbal and written venom. You should see the Park. Someone should take Hannity there and make him stand by the refrigerated City Morgue truck as they bring the bodies out.
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Hannity’s too thick to ever get it. But the city most certainly doesn’t have time for venomous attacks.
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I tune into the Mayor’s press conference as often as I can. He is a leader and an inspiration for all of us. Your letter captures the respect that I think we all have for him and thank you for writing it. Stay safe. By the way, I understand your feeling about the flag. I had the same experience during Hurricane Harvey. I was standing in the middle of the town rubble and someone had placed the flag on a crane so it could be seen from almost every point. I cried like a baby seeing the pure symbolism of being part of something bigger than a hurricane. We are all part of something bigger than COVID-19 and you pointed that out with your post today.
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I love the phrase…pure symbolism. Wish I had thought of it. Thanks John.
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You can have it. 😀
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Already written. But just a wonderful phrase.
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Yes indeed. He is showing REAL leadership. Likewise the Queen in her speech yesterday.
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I also loved the Queen’s speech. Was so uplifting despite the truth of it all, the Pandemic’s raging presence whether it be here or there. She’s what, 93? Now she too is a majestic leader. Courage. Brings you to your knees. Thanks for writing.
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https://doggedlyyours.com/2020/04/05/we-will-meet-again-queen-elizabeth-ii/
Hope you enjoy.
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Thank you. 🙂
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Cheerio!
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🙂
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I cannot add anything to what the others have so I shall simply say, Yes, Cuomo is a gentleman and a scholar who is not afraid of the front line, standing with is people, for his people. He deserves your beautifull, eloquent letter of thanks.
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He’ll probably never get it considering what’s going on, but the feeling is out there floating, commingling with all the good he and others are doing.
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I like to think he will. Because, why not?
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We’ll hope so.
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Thatta girl
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You did a very good thing, Susannah. This is a time for pulling together…after all, we are The United States of America. As so many have said “We’re all in this together”. Disasters make for strange bedfellows…being human, as we all are, means we have our likes and dislikes. Hatred should have no place in our hearts, for the One who is in charge says to love my neighbor, But God, who is my neighbor? Everyone…every single one! Praying you stay well and safe, friend. Hugs!!!
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Thank you Vasca.
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People usually only take the time to write negative letters. I’m sure your positive missive is what he needs to keep going. Let’s not forget that his own brother has tested positive.
A lot of upstaters don’t care for governor Cuomo, but I have been impressed by his actions and daily updates.
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It’s not the time to criticize. Look what he’s dealing with? And he’s here, like Patton or Eisenhower, not hiding in Albany.
I HATE ALL THIS BACK STABBING. ENOUGH SKINNY, PEOPLE ARE DYING. I’ve had it with the negativity. It explains why my post was hardly read. I back my Governor and wish there was more that I can do. Thanks, as always.
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