The Squawkbox: Oct. 17, 2017

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What happened to that so-called master plan one of the commissioners said they were going to unveil to help fight against violence? Have not heard anything more about that. Meanwhile, the deadly violence continues. Two dead within 30 hours.

It’s good to remind women to do breast exams for cancer, however, men should also check their breasts because men also can get cancer.

I don’t understand Washington politics. Trump went through all that with Congress to change Obamacare, then he turned around and did it pretty much with an executive order.

With Homicides No. 17 and No. 18 in the books, along with the burglaries and car break-ins, Albany is moving closer to that No. 1 ranking of worst cities to live in. Albany leaders should be proud.

I know one thing for sure. I would not want to be a white student in the classroom of Tau Kadhi.

Albany had the privilege of being designated the murder capital of the United States in either 1987 or 1988. This was based on the population of Albany at that time. City leaders determined that domestic violence was the cause. As we approach the end of 2017, will we win this “award” for a second time?

For the redneck on talking terms with Carlton, when you cut taxes on people, especially the ones that have small businesses that create jobs, they can hire more people and you can tax those people and get the money to pay for military and relief.

Are you kidding me? The taxpayer is supposed to subsidize Obamacare for insurance companies and football stadiums for the NFL? Something’s wrong here.

Many squawkers are missing the point about “taking the knee.” The players are protesting police violence and brutality. They are not protesting Trump, even though he would like to play the victim. Likewise, they are not protesting our flag or anthem.

At Fox News, Trump, O’Reilly and Weinstein would be considered employees of the month.

Let me be more specific. Obama was the most racist and divisive president we ever had. You’re in denial because he was your man.

For all the patriotic squawkers on the national anthem, why don’t you buy a recording of the national anthem and play it every morning when you get up?

Hey, Mr. Redneck, Reagan cut tax rates and tax revenues in the Treasury doubled. Look it up. That’s how you do it. The problem is Congress can’t stand not spending more to keep themselves in power.

Another murder in the former Good Life City. Albany soon will be the murder capital of the nation. What we need is a complete reorganization of the police department, including the chief, with personnel who know how to deal with big city crime.

Roll on, Little Chicago.

When you find one bad apple in the barrel, you’re sure ‘nough gonna find another one.

I see where Colin Kaepernick is suing the NFL because he’s unemployed. I really don’t think he has a leg to stand on and I hope when the NFL gets through with him, the only game he can play is sandlot with 8-year-olds.

ASU needs to hire the Darton admissions staff.