Summary

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican, has not lowered flags to half-staff at county buildings following former President Jimmy Carter’s death, despite President Biden’s federal order for a 30-day observance.

Blakeman has not provided a reason, drawing criticism from Democratic officials, including legislator Seth Koslow, who called the decision partisan and disrespectful.

Carter, who died at 100 on December 29, will lie in state January 7-9 before a state funeral on January 9.

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    4 days ago

    Why is it every single Republican needs to be sure we all know what a gigantic shitstain they are?

    Blakeman has not provided a reason

    There’s only one reason.

    Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican

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      I call it an asshole competition. Basically a measurement contest to see who is the biggest. I don’t know why anyone in their right mind would want to be in such a contest, but that’s me.