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

      I actually went to the bar and ordered a Crown and Coke in respect to my Cambodian buddies the day that fuck died.

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      I didn’t think to drink champagne at the time, but I did have a good rum and fanta