TO THE READERS OF POLITIDOSE

I have been writing political commentary here in "PolitiDose" since its inception under the pen name of John Lucia.  My grandson Patrick started "PolitiDose" during the Presidental campaign of 2008 because he thought there should be a venue for the average person to let his political feelings be know with out the usual filter of the news media.

Patrick, being aware of my interest in politics asked if I would like to contribute political commentary and I have been doing so ever since.  After the 2008 election Patrick moved on to other endeavors while I continue to write commentary.  I took an interest in politics as a teen ager and my father and grandfather were politically involved writing letters to elected officials, the newspaper, working at the polls and following politics in general.

As we all know, our political system has changed a great deal with money and the special interest people and in my opinion it has not changed for the better.  I am a registered democrat and proud of it even though my state is not the strong hold for the party like it once was.  I have no confidence in the leaders of the republican party who have taken control of the party since the Newt Gingrich era.  In my judgement the party has nothing to offer the country and its people except personal attacks and division.

I try to use my commentary to break thru the myth of republican claims to being superior to democrats and the factual record proves they are not.  Some of my commentary is redundant but some times that is what it takes to rebut the constant republican noise machine.  I also write about the factual record of the democratic party and their accomplishments for the country and its people.  The general news media has punted on that and seem to be satisfied to report non facts on important matters.  My commentary covers opinions that I have on certain matters and I believe important such as opening up relations with Cuba, the transfer of wealth from the middle class to the wealthy and other issues.  

It is my hope that the readers of "PolitiDose" enjoy my commentary and that they feel like they have gained knowledge and facts about the political parties they may not have realized before.  I also hope my readers compare what they read here with other political commentary so they can be exposed to political views outside the regular news media and the cable news networks.  Although "PolitiDose" is small compared to the majority of other commentary blogs, readers may comment if they so desire.

I would like to take this time to thank everyone who logs onto and reads "PolitiDose on a regular basis.  The traffic has been healthy and growing and I hope to continue to earn your trust and respect.  Your continued support is greatly appreciated.  All future commentary will be written under my sur-name.

Yours truly and Happy New Years to All

Yours truly,

Joseph J. Lorio, Sr.