Can Connecticut State Government Ever Recover What It Has Squandered From Its Citizens?

Can Connecticut State Government Ever Recover what it Has Squandered From Its Citizens? This is a serious question that is never answered by anyone in government, regardless of political affiliation. The issue of the day is a Republican proposal to suspend of one of Connecticut's taxes on gasoline that costs 25 cents per gallon during a time when fuel costs are elevated. Ruling Commander Democrat Governor Ned Lamont is possibly (maybe-might) willing to call a special session before the election if the Republicans can come up with the $128 million dollars in savings to offset the loss of tax revenue from not collecting this tax.

Lamont’s response is laughable and comical. Let us examine some areas where savings can take place in the exorbitant $28 billion dollar state budget that could save Connecticut taxpayers a great deal of money for the rest of this year and next.

First, how about the paying back of over $15 million dollars from Democrat State Senator Douglas McCrory’s pilfering in the mishandling of money with the Blue Hills Civic Association? The mighty Great Administrative State of Connecticut, the Office of The Attorney General, and the Militant Department of Revenue Services all have the power to lien, levy and seize the assets of McCrory and his co-participants of this larceny to make the people whole. Is any of that happening? Have any politicians demanded this? It is known that several Republican candidates have, but the staid establishment is cowardly silent on this issue.

Second, how about the elimination of "media-messaging- verification" bills that cost Connecticut Taxpayers $72 million dollars a year starting in 2020? This is money laundered out to elicit state run media for glowing articles and stories on the great things that the Connecticut Democrat Party does in the state. 

Third, how about the elimination and abolishment of Connecticut's Department of Community and Economic Development? Since it is difficult to ascertain the amount of money that they spend, squandered, lent out and have written off completely in non-paid loans/grants, an assumption of $100 million dollars could be saved. With the money they have been spending over the years one wonders why Connecticut still ranks in the bottom five states in the country for business development, business growth, and economic growth? But I shortchange myself. The pizzazz-filled and substance-lacking “Quantum CT” effort in New Haven is taking $121 million dollars for the sake of gambling on science projects for the elite, with no benefit whatsoever for taxpayers. My friend and colleague Tony De Angelo did a brilliant job of explaining that on the October 8, 2026, edition of THIRTY WITH TONY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAVg4MNPnag&t=3641s The total silence on this obvious casino gaming with tax dollars and the abolishment of the Department of Economic and Community Development resonates and radiates across both sides of the aisle.

Fourth, how much (and when) will be paid back in School Construction Grants by the recently convicted new resident of Greece, Kosta Diamantis? One can estimate conservatively $10 to 20 million dollars between bribes and cost overruns can be recovered there if one will only work to find out where it ended up.

Fifth. How about Robert Cappelletti, the former executive director of housing authorities in both Meriden and Groton? Will the $16 million dollars in fraud he allegedly committed in his schemes ever be paid back? Again, the mighty Great Administrative State of Connecticut, the Office of The Attorney General, and the militant Department of Revenue Services all have the power to lien, levy and seize the assets of Cappelletti and any co-participants of this larceny in order to make the people whole. Is any of that happening? Have any politicians at all demanded this?

Sixth, how much does Medicare fraud cost the state? $1.3 million dollars of alleged fraud was committed by Jacqueline Pelphrey, formerly of Manchester, who owned and operated “Women’s Health Resources Inc.”, d/b/a “Essentials for the Special Woman”, in Vernon. Will this be paid back? Or. Habroon Habib from Middletown, who pleaded guilty to operating an unlawful money-transmitting business and submitting $1.9 million dollars in fraudulent Medicare Advantage claims for unrequested durable medical equipment routed through Pakistan? Will this be paid back?

 Seventh, there is always how much did Connecticut Taxpayers subsidize Governor Ned Lamont's family Oak HC/FT hedge fund over the past eight years? Connecticut Taxpayers seem never to get any information on  Infosys Limited, Digital Currency Group and its affiliates, "ADVANCECT", Boston Consulting Group, UNITE US (CT), Mt. Sinai Genomics, "Thermo Fisher Scientific", "Sema 4", " Core Informatics", "Ocrulus", "Urjanet", "1life Healthcare", "Galileo Health", "Castlight Health", "Paladina Health", "4-CT", and "VillageMD ““The Horsebarn Hill Investment Fund”, McKinsey, “CT Next”, and the Tidal River Fund, “Baby Bonds” portfolio, the UCONN Foundation?  Or are they able to see the Governor's tax returns from the past five years? Thus, one may assume that since had made over $50 million dollars several ago from investments, he may now be looking at profits of $250 to $350 million dollars. How much was taken from Connecticut Taxpayers a secret, or is it? How much was funneled to the secret Cayman Islands? It will depend how much credibility you give to Kosta Diamantis and his email to his lawyer.

Not counting Lamont's failure to disclose cash profits, I have examined well over $330 million dollars in savings in these limited areas. The Democrat Party, as the cause of most of these rip-offs, then blames the Republican Party for wanting to suspend the gas tax for a few months because the state will lose $128 million dollars in tax revenue! Do you see great irony in this? Many do. The corrupt Connecticut Democrat Party is in full force for this election. Corruption, deception, and fraud do not seem to bother them at all.

Doesn't it bother you, the Connecticut Taxpayer? If it does why bother voting for them ever again?