BY DAN VALENTI PLANET VALENTI NEWS AND COMMENTARY (FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE, THURSDAY OCT. 6, 2016) — Perhaps the most preposterous claim made by apologists for the hegemonic decision by outside interests to locate two-score-and-10 Syrian refugees in the city of Pittsfield is that “three quarters” of the city is in favor. 75%? No way. 10%? […]
BY DAN VALENTI PLANET VALENTI NEWS AND COMMENTARY (FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE, WEDNESDAY OCT. 5, 2016) — One of the many unanswered questions on the decision by outside interests to locate 50 Syrian refugees in Pittsfield relates to vetting. How well do officials check out the backgrounds of those wanting to come to America, in this […]
BY DAN VALENTI PLANET VALENTI NEWS AND COMMENTARY (FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE, MONDAY OCT. 3, 2016) — Last month citizens and voters — at least the few who were paying attention — saw a rarity. THE PLANET speaks of the exact moment a challenger lost any chance of beating a well-entrenched incumbent. This scarcity occurred at the […]
