Comments on: Hmmm. Maybe Bysiewicz’s critics are on to something…

By: Paul Riemann

Paul Riemann — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:01:46 +0000

Bysiewicz had been used state funds to open a state owned museum for her political rally disguised as a swearing in ceremony. In violation of state statute until you find she is immune from said statute. All the details can be found at the article here http://freenorwich.com/?p=368 .

By: John R. McCommas

John R. McCommas — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:40:48 +0000

There is a number entries above that use the populist rationale that “Veterans deserve awards” so you are not allowed to criticize gubernatorial candidate Susan Bysiewicz.

Yeah well, a couple of things:

Bysiewicz has been running for Governor ever since she was first elected Secretary of State. No law against that, but there are laws against misusing your office in order to obtain higher office.

If Bysiewicz were using her own money than that would be one thing but she isn’t. She is using money that was not given to the state (and this is state money folks) for the purpose of providing a podium for gubernatorial candidate Susan Bysiewicz.

Insofar as the Pauline Keezer defense goes, I would like to hear what Keezer has to say about it. Also I seem to remember that Keezer herself was running for governor ever since she was first elected to Secretary of State too. So if even if Keezer, a Republican, says that is what she set up the fund for, I still won’t buy it.

Someone should slap Bysiewicz with an Ethics complaint. She is a candidate and she is misusing state funds. If that isn’t against the law, it should be.

By: Brian Lockhart

Brian Lockhart — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:50:36 +0000

Kathy,
I’ve just been looking into the questions being raised by some about Susan Bysiewicz. My right to do that is one of the freedoms your dad and his fellow veterans fought for, as is your right to criticize my story.
There is a link to my original story in the blog in case you did not have a chance to read it.
But your post is a perfect example of why, even if technically this is not the kind of thing the Secretary of State should be spending her time doing, it is unlikely she will stop giving out the awards or be prevented from giving awards to veterans.

By: Kathy Grace

Kathy Grace — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:42:49 +0000

I can’t believe you are actually critizing Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz for honoring veterans. My Dad is a 91 year old WWII veteran and I am looking forward to the SOS honoring veterans in my area of the state. World War II Veterans are refered to as “The Greatest Generation”, yet you want to take away their “Day of Honor” to gain some political points – shame on you Mr. Lockhart.

By: Full Disclosure

Full Disclosure — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:09:00 +0000

Brian,

I think you and Susan’s critics have too much time on her hands. Was Susan doing this noble act before she was a candidate for Governor ? If the answer is Yes then she is innocent. If the answer is No and she only started this after she declared her candidancy well then…..let that action speak for itself…

Enough research on this. Sounds to me like petty politics at its worst….

By: Thomas Fortuna, Sr.

Thomas Fortuna, Sr. — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:59:12 +0000

My son is a Marine who served in Afghanistan. My father was in the Army during World War II. My uncle fought in Africa and landed on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. These men deserve all the recognition we can give. My Uncle’s certificate is framed and hangs in a prominate space in his home for all to see. He is in his 80’s and was overwhelmed by being recognized by Susan Bysiewicz and other dignitaries.

I thank Susan B. for going the extra mile for these extraordinary men and women who are close to all dying off. She has made a deep impact in their lives by validating their sacrifices.

I know Susan B. She is the hardest working public official I know. She could very easily stay home on weekends and spend time with her family. Instead, she spends time honoring our country’s heros. I say if these are the types of things she is going to do as governor, she is definately the right person for the job.

By: Fred Berringer

Fred Berringer — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:22:36 +0000

This only makes sense. Follow the logic.

If veterans vote, I can create a veterans group, and have them vote.

It sounds a lot like her argument for running for governor:

I wrote a book* on a governor once, therefore I am qualified to run for governor.

Book* is used liberally, it had nearly 50 pages and large print. It should have had pictures.

Fred