tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1508436481250154585.post6399545266232961926..comments2023-07-03T10:12:07.894-04:00Comments on Native Pride: NYS Governor Hanging by a ThreadJohn Kanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08258945528213164797noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1508436481250154585.post-63958972260687103132010-03-01T22:38:40.095-05:002010-03-01T22:38:40.095-05:00A little over 36 years ago New York's prick of...A little over 36 years ago New York's prick of a Governor was offered the Vice Presidency of the United States when Gerald Ford replaced the disgraced Richard Nixon as the President. In the wake of all the chaos New York got a replacement Governor; Malcom Wilson. This forgettable figure was not unlike the current office holder. It was during this administration that a group of Mohawks took the steps to reclaim lost lands. The current community of Ganienkeh is the result of this action. The Ganienkeh reclamation stands as the most significant and successful action in the era of asserting Native sovereignty.<br /><br />The lesson learned 36 years ago was when the opportunity comes to accomplish great things, the moment must be seized. When that moment lines up with your opposition in a weakened state, that is all the more reason to act.<br /><br />New York State may have never been in such pathetic shape as it is now; not even 36 years ago. The States finances are on the verge of collapse. The State Assembly can barely get out of its own way. And as I mentioned; David Paterson is hanging by a thread. Now is the time to go on the offensive. We need to push our way to assert our right to our commerce. Let's not wait to see if and when the State finally figures out how to cripple our businesses. Let's get them out of our business. Now is the time.John Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08258945528213164797noreply@blogger.com