Reflections and Resolutions: A New Year for Dayton and Esrati.com
January 1, 2025 @ 11:52 am
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Reflections on 18 years of blogging about Dayton’s most pressing issues, the challenges of summarizing a vast body of work, and an experiment with AI assistance to capture top posts and videos. Join the discussion on the role of AI in content creation and its impact on web traffic.
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The best gift ever for Christmas/Hanukkah
December 24, 2024 @ 7:24 pm
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A Lifetime of Love: Remembering the Dogs That Shaped My Journey
From childhood dreams of owning a dog to decades of companionship with loyal four-legged friends, this heartfelt reflection chronicles a life touched by unconditional love and shared adventures. From Cato, the stray pup who melted even my father’s no-dogs policy, to George, the shepherd mix who became my shadow for over 12 years, each story reminds us of the incredible bond we share with our pets.
Explore tales of resilience, loyalty, and joy—because the best gift isn’t under the tree; it’s the love of a devoted companion. Read the full story of George and the dogs who shaped my life.
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A note to my readers
December 19, 2024 @ 9:53 pm
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Updates to Esrati.com
What’s on my radar.
More local corruption to come.
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Is Luigi Mangione going to be a wake up call?
December 10, 2024 @ 9:11 pm
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The establishment has silenced rebel heroes for generations, from JFK and MLK to Ghandi and Harvey Milk. Meanwhile, corporations and systemic greed continue to harm millions unchecked. Luigi Mangione’s act of violence against the CEO of UnitedHealthcare has ignited debate: when a system oppresses, how should the oppressed respond? This post explores the failures of America’s healthcare system, the institutionalized profit from pain, and the growing frustration among citizens. While violence isn’t the answer, Luigi’s story forces us to ask: who’s the real villain—an angry individual, or a system that prioritizes profit over people?
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DOG GONE IT, SHE RAN AWAY WITH DOG LICENSE FEES
December 9, 2024 @ 10:06 am
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Montgomery County Auditor Karl Keith is trying to explain why it took him so long to audit the dog cigarette license fees. Apparently long term county employee, Jodi Lynn Hockett, is sitting in the Montgomery County Jail awaiting her arraignment for a missing sum in excess of $200K (now reported at $180K). Arrested on Friday, […]
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Thanksgiving Failures
December 8, 2024 @ 9:37 pm
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In this heartfelt and unflinching Thanksgiving reflection, David Esrati challenges the systemic failures of America’s healthcare, housing, and social support systems. Drawing from personal experiences—taking in a homeless friend who rejected stability due to untreated mental health struggles and supporting a registered nurse who battled depression—he highlights the cracks that leave too many to fend for themselves.
Esrati critiques government priorities that pour billions into military jets while ignoring the foundational national security of feeding children and housing people. He questions why Dayton lags behind cities like Indianapolis, which have implemented humane solutions like Safe Park Indy, offering safe spaces for those living in vehicles.
The post is a call to action, urging leaders and citizens alike to prioritize welfare over warfare and healthcare over wealthcare. Esrati’s message is clear: only when we address root causes, like the lack of universal healthcare and the criminalization of poverty, can we give thanks and truly mean it.
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