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Judge Blocks NYC Large Soda Ban, Appeal Set for June, Starbucks Will Defy

Posted on by Barry Donegan

The war on large sodas has escalated. What began as Bloomberg’s one-man assault on sugary beverages over 16 ounces has now become a protracted two-way siege, as New York state Supreme Court Justice Milton Tingling halted Bloomberg’s forthcoming ban, citing its … Continue reading

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Nanny Bloomberg Is Turning New York City into a Prison Island

Posted on by Barry Donegan

Generations of Americans have viewed New York City as a symbol of freedom. Throughout modern history, desperate refugees, fleeing from all the world’s various calamities, have gone through Hell to reach the shores of the Big Apple and looked upon … Continue reading

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When Police Officers Do Good Deeds

Posted on by Barry Donegan

On the Silver Circle Underground blog, we often hold public officials, including police officers, accountable for violating the rights of citizens. Since we live in trying times, it is unfortunately very easy to find stories of corruption or police brutality. … Continue reading

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Obtuse Award – Mayor Bloomberg Plans Ban on Large Sugary Drinks in New York City

Posted on by Wes

Just how obtuse can you get? In a misguided effort to combat rising obesity, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is seriously proceeding with a sweeping policy proposal to enact a city-wide ban on the sale of large soft drinks … Continue reading

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