Today we have more followup on getting the rest of the story.  Who is Khizr Khan?  Of course he is a grieving father — the loss of a child leaves a wound so deep that time cannot heal it — but is he also a man with an agenda helping immigrants to buy their way into the United States?  Is he using the freedoms granted us in our US Constitution to promote his belief that “to Muslims, the Quran being the very word of God, it is the absolute authority from which springs the very conception of legality and every legal obligation.”  Donald J. Trump made a grave error in what he said, but knowing more helps us understand that Mr. Khan’s attack on Mr. Trump was more politically motivated than this grieving father wants you to know.  Captain Humayun Khan gave his life in the service of his country and let us not forget his sacrifice…may he rest in peace with all of our gratitude for helping to keep freedom and our way of life strong.  Gov. Mike Pence responds.

When It Comes To Gold Star Families, The Media Only Covers Them When They Help Democrats.

Take George W. Bush’s advice to honor all Gold Star families.

Patricia Smith isn’t alone in her steadfast belief that Hillary Clinton lied to her. 

Did you know female genital mutilation has jumped three-fold in the United States of America?

Robert Knight gives us a clear, concise overview of the two national platforms. 

What happens when you add work requirements to food stamp recipients?  Read this to find out.

Dennis Prager’s words of wisdom.

Tuesday’s with Thomas Sowell.

Just a quick reminder on how important it is to go beyond the headlines.  Paul Harvey used to remind us of the “rest of the story” and for your information here is the rest of the story on what Donald Trump said to the parents of hero Captain Humayun Khan.  The media and those who want to see Donald Trump destroyed are all to quick to react to partial statements.

Likewise, few will report on the glaring lies Hillary said on Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace.  While Wallace did his best…Hillary was in full spin mode. Listen and watch the cunning use of words as she answers Chris Wallace.   “I don’t hold any ill feeling for someone who in that moment may not fully recall everything that was or wasn’t said.”  Seriously?  Patricia Smith should be grateful you don’t hold any “Ill feeling.”  Then ask yourself what it would be like if she became number 45?  Remember what FBI Director James Comey said to Congressman Trey Gowdy. Always get the rest of the story and know who you are voting for.  You know Hillary’s interview with Chris Wallace was pure fantasy spin when even the fact checker at the Washington Post gives it 4 “Pinocchios.” 

Larry Kudlow:  A Clinton Recession Comes Into Focus With Her Tax Hike Plan. 

Let’s Roll: Why Standing Up to a Terrorist Is Your Best Self-Defense

Andrew McCarthy:  No, the Constitution Does Not Bar ‘Religious Tests’ in Immigration Law. 

Cuomo officials cite federal probe to withhold public records.  

Of course, Governor, I can do an independent inquiry…the fact that I have Port Authority contracts will not enter my mind. 

When Assisted Suicide Becomes Coercive. 

Did you miss this over the weekend?  I have a question for the Judges that made the ruling…how does one get into your building?  Take a plane somewhere?  Cash a check?  But the most important civic responsibility we have, an ID is not required?  Foolish decisions have unfortunately become the norm.

More bad news for taxpayers from the Empire Center on two different items:  Pensions and Hospitals. 

Hillary Clinton is now the Democrats’ presidential nominee, but her acceptance speech was little more than an uninspired liberal wish list. Or, as John Podhoretz says, “Hillary blew it.”

“Do you want to listen to Hillary Clinton for four years?” That’s what the Washington Examiner asks of voters. My answer is a resounding “no.” 

Hillary says this election is “a moment of reckoning” – I think we can all agree on that – but Charles Krauthammer notes that there’s no substance when it comes to the Clinton campaign. 
“She seeks the office because, well, it’s the next — the final — step on the ladder,” he states.

Hillary certainly can’t run on her Senate accomplishments (well, accomplishment is more like it) – and the Democrats’ claims that she saved millions of lives doesn’t stand up to scrutiny.

Republican Donald Trump had quite a bit to say during Hillary’s speech, as I’m sure you can imagine. He let loose with a series of blistering tweets that brought a dose of reality to the Democrats’ convention. 

One of my favorites was: “No one has worse judgement than Hillary Clinton — corruption and devastation follows her wherever she goes.” There are plenty more – which of Trump’s comments was your favorite? That’s the first question in our new Weekly Poll. 

For a sweeping indictment of Hillary Clinton and all the corruption she represents, I urge you to check out the documentary “Clinton Cash,” which you can watch free at Breitbart.com. 

As a voters, what do you think is the most important reason to watch a film like “Clinton Cash?” That’s the second question in this week’s poll – I know that Conservative Party friends and supporters stay informed, so I’m interested to see what you have to say.
 
In his Wednesday night speech, President Obama painted a far rosier picture than most U.S. voters see – leading Investor’s Business Daily to ask Americans, “Are you better off than you were seven years ago?”

I think that’s a great inspiration for the third Poll question this week, with a slightly different spin: Just how much worse off is our nation, in your opinion, after seven years of Obama? 

News like this is very much not what Hillary and the Democrats want to hear as they fight to replace “Obamanomics” with an exact replica, “Hillarynomics.” 

There’s bad news just for liberals, too: As Democrats have no established themselves as “the party of safe socialism,” according to Rich Lowry – but Bernie Sanders’ supporters aren’t buying it, and neither are millennials, it seems. 

Have a great weekend!

Tonight is the night Hillary Clinton accepts the manipulated nomination to become the presidential nominee of the Democratic Party.  According to The Hill, Hillary will cast the election as a “moment of reckoning.”  Hillary and her cronies have done their best to reinvent her, yet again, as a dedicated public servant only interested in the well beings of others.  Here is a more accurate picture of the woman who was too busy worrying about what the rescuers of our citizens in Benghazi would wear instead of actually rescuing them.  Here is what Dr. Sebastian Gorka thinks of Hillary’s foreign policy record. 

Hillary Clinton’s Petard.  

John Stossel opines on Clinton’s Cash. 

Ben Shapiro opines on that glass ceiling Hillary shattered.  He ends with “She may have made things worse. The last thing America needs is for its first female president to be a felonious harridan concerned with her own power above the priorities of the American people.”

True to form, Barack Obama’s can really whip up a crowd with words that mean nothing to him…unless they are extolling how wonderful he is.  Obama missed his true calling…being an actor!  Justin Holcomb reviews President Obama’s speech here. 

The headline is:  Obama and Biden, arguing to stay the course, make a case against Trump…Seriously?  Stay the course?  The Washington Post is so wrong to encourage … no believe and promote the lies these two put forth which is why I will not link to the article. 

File this under Unbelievable:  Democratic Delegate: Stop Shouting USA, ‘That’s A Trump Chant’

The NY Post editorial has some sobering thoughts in its editorial:  If Hillary was hacked, Trump’s joke becomes our nightmare. 

The turmoil in Turkey continues.

Ronald Reagan’s shooter is free…Americans should be outraged.

How de Blasio’s nursing home scandal compares to Watergate. 

Thursday’s with Gipperten.com

Ralph Peters:  We have failed to protect Christians from Islamic terror.

The Daily Caller has an exclusive that the IRS is investigation the Clinton Foundation…we want to know why since the Obama Administration likes to sweep everything under the rug to make it go away. 

Michael Goodwin sums up last night’s DNC convention with this little tidbit about Hillary “But for one night, she was a saint. Her husband said so.”  Most of Goodwin’s column is great, however, I disagree with his statement that the “Democratic Party is not the same party it was a generation ago, and it’s definitely not Bill Clinton’s party anymore.”  Bill and Hillary were leftist when they entered the White House.  Hillary lobbied for government run health care, Bill’s agenda was forced to change when the Republicans stood strong in 1994.  Bill adapted to the changes sought and took credit, but neither ever changed their core beliefs; both are quite comfortable with today’s Democratic Party.  Sensible democrats are not, they become conservatives or republicans.   Americans are smart and understand how the Clinton’s are chameleons adapting to the current climate to consolidate personal power. 

Byron York: After Bill’s speech, is it ‘change maker’ Hillary or ‘steady’ Hillary?

Tammy Bruce gives us her take on the DNC Convention so far.  It ends with this “Recently, Hillary said if elected she’d put Bill Clinton in charge of the economy and during Sunday’s “60 Minutes” interview, she said as president she’d be calling Mr. Obama for his advice. In other words, even Hillary doesn’t think she can be president. It’s the one thing we can trust her on.”

Steve Forbes: Voters Want ‘Reagan-esque Optimism’ and Positive Economic Change.

How the Clintons Got Rich Selling Influence While Decrying Greed

Obama’s Final Revenge: The Accidental Destruction of Hillary Clinton

Mom of Cop Killed By Illegal Immigrant Makes Powerful Point About Little Girl Brought on DNC Stage.

Will Mayor de Blasio ever learn that an attempted cover-up makes it worse?  One-Term de Blasio has a problem outside of New York also. 

I would rather not post an article like this, but I would be remiss if I don’t.  Preparing for the Worst: How to Respond to an Active Shooter. 

Legislators may be in for a BIG pay raise. 

Does AG Schneiderman think he is above the law?  Rhetorical question, we know he believes his is the only investigations that truly matter. 

Wednesday’s with Walter E. Williams.

How many times do we have to meet a “new” Hillary Clinton.

Hillary has bigger problems that reinventing herself as the email scandal is proving.  The Daily Signal has more on the newest email problems.  The Hill is reporting that “the fixer” is ready to acknowledge that, “Yes, there were maybe some bad things that happened but now let’s move on,” doing what democrats do best:  sweep problems under the rug until the press moves on. 

It may not be that easy to “just move on” since Hillary’s America cracks the top 10 at the box office.  (To watch the trailer click on Hillary’s America).)

Hillary’s VP candidate – Tim Kain – promises a bill to legalize illegal immigrants in “first 100 days”, of course he would have to win to do that.  The DNC and prime time speakers avoid mentions of the real problems — terrorism and ISIS.  

Courtney O’Brien sums up last night at the DNC with a few paragraphs…most of the media misses the irony in some many of the speeches.  Ms. O’Brien also tells us that viewers are quick to remind Mrs. Obama that it isn’t true that Hillary never quits on anything with one word:  Benghazi

Will our blog be considered a dystopia place if we have this on our site. 

Upstate NY takes another hit with another business closing.

Anti-abortion duo behind Planned Parenthood videos cleared.  But nothing stops Planned Parenthood from demanding more – including wanting abortions expanded. 

Tuesday’s with Thomas Sowell.  

The Democratic National Convention is off to a rocky start, as another email scandal shatters Hillary’s flawless coronation.  Wasserman-Schultz is out and Donna Brazile is in.  But Brazile is also implicated in the hacked email.  Leave it to the Democrats, especially Hillary,  to keep tapping someone with the same problems.  You know it is really bad when the medial cannot keep it under wraps just before the convention.

Politifact rules Clinton “fact” false.

Tonight’s DNC Convention is not dedicated to the police officers who do their best to protect our localities so be sure to read Robert Knight’s article on “Don’t Defend Yourselves“.

Governor Andrew Cuomo isn’t having a much better day.  A former North Carolina Supreme Court judge has filed complaints with the U.S. Office of Special Counsel and a New York state ethics panel alleging that taxpayer-funded ads Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration has run in North Carolina violated the Hatch Act by interfering with the gubernatorial and legislative races in that state. 

Governor Cuomo’s demand for a $15 minimum wage is closing local business at an alarming rate.  And the Empire Center reminds us how uneven the job growth in New York is, while George J. Marlin reminds us of Start-Up New York’s failure.

US Senate candidate Wendy Long and other candidates are making the rounds and bringing their message to citizens.    Michael J. Gaynor explains why Donald J. Trump needs Wendy Long to replace Sen. Chuck Schumer. 

Mayor de Blasio was a good student…of how to make the most of funny-money games. 

The Virginia Supreme Court hands Gov. Terry McAuliff (and Hillary) a huge loss and a win for the rest of us.

The latest nail in Obamacare’s coffin.

Donald Trump is officially the Republican presidential nominee, leading the party with a rousing acceptance speech that could mark the start of an American revival.

According to the New York Post, Trump faced his biggest challenge on Thursday night – and he nailed it.

Rather than link to various articles this week, I have pulled together what I believe are some of the most powerful statements from Donald Trump’s acceptance speech. I found his words to be inspiring and energizing. The full text is here. To me, the highlights include:

• “Every day I wake up determined to deliver a better life for the people all across this nation that have been ignored, neglected and abandoned… people who work hard but no longer have a voice. I am your voice.”

• “The problems we face now — poverty and violence at home, war and destruction abroad — will last only as long as we continue relying on the same politicians who created them. A change in leadership is required to change these outcomes.”

• “History is watching us now. It’s waiting to see if we will rise to the occasion, and if we will show the whole world that America is still free and independent and strong.”

• “The irresponsible rhetoric of our President, who has used the pulpit of the presidency to divide us by race and color, has made America a more dangerous environment for everyone.”

• “This is the legacy of Hillary Clinton: death, destruction and weakness. But Hillary Clinton’s legacy does not have to be America’s legacy.” 

• “Big business, elite media and major donors are lining up behind the campaign of my opponent because they know she will keep our rigged system in place… She is their puppet, and they pull the strings.”

• “My opponent asks her supporters to recite a three-word loyalty pledge. It reads: ‘I’m With Her.’ I choose to recite a different pledge. My pledge reads: ‘I’m with you – the American people.'”

• “The attacks on our police, and the terrorism in our cities, threaten our very way of life. Any politician who does not grasp this danger is not fit to lead our country.”

• “We must immediately suspend immigration from any nation that has been compromised by terrorism until such time as proven vetting mechanisms have been put in place.”

• “We are going to build a great border wall to stop illegal immigration, to stop the gangs and the violence, and to stop the drugs from pouring into our communities.”

Which of these statements was your favorite part of Donald Trump’s speech? That’s the first question in our new Weekly Poll – I have my personal favorite, and I’m looking forward to seeing if you and others agree!

I have two more poll questions for you this week, centered on the GOP convention: Which of the other speeches at the Republican Convention was your favorite? There are plenty to choose from, including speeches from the Trump family, Vice-President nominee Mike Pence, and many others. 

And finally, after the Republican National Convention, are you more excited about voting for Donald Trump for President? 

I know I am. Have a great weekend!

Dinesh D’Souza’s forthcoming full-length film, Hillary’s America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party, will premiere in theaters nationwide on July 22nd.  The film exposes the secret history of the Democratic Party and the true motivations of Hillary Clinton. More specifically, it details how Democrats have been the party of more government control, oppression, and segregation, starting with Andrew Jackson and culminating in Hillary Clinton. It also brings to light the shady history of Bill and Hillary Clinton, with emphasis on the Clinton Foundation, which they have used as a cover to line their pockets with hundreds of millions of dollars. This highly anticipated documentary will serve as a timely and massive blow to Hillary Clinton as she looks to take control of the White House. Dinesh’s first documentary, 2016: Obama’s America, was the 2nd highest grossing political documentary of all time, and we’re hoping Hillary’s America does even better!  With the vacant seat in the Supreme Court, increased threats from ISIS, North Korea, Iran, Russia and China; and government spending that has grown out of control, I don’t need to remind you how terrible Hillary Clinton would be for America. But we must relay this message to the American people and expose, not just the deceit of Hillary, but of Democrat elites. We hope you’ll encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to go watch this controversial movie, that Hillary Clinton does not want you to see. Visit the official movie website and pre-order tickets, here:

The story of the night should be Eric Trump’s speech and the home run by VP candidate Mike Pence.  If you missed them, you can watch the video here.  Kyle Smith states that Mike Pence proves you can be both kind and ruthless in rousing speech.  Unfortunately, the media is focused on Ted Cruz who as the California Political Review correctly points out – Ted Cruz is no Ronald Reagan at GOP Convention.  Here is Charles Hurt’s assessment of the Cruz implosion.  It really is too bad that a man who is a true constitutionalist may have done permanent damage to himself.

Wendy Long is making progress and with your help will do even better.  Schumer down 6 points and Wendy Long up 5 points. 

Who says our side can’t be successful (even if it may only be temporary).  Amid Complaints From Parents, Virginia School Board Pauses New Transgender Policy

Anyone with a child in school, knows this.   NYC is additional problems as this NY Post editorial points out.  And New York’s new educational standards may be just like Common Core.

File this under “Birds of a feather flock together.”  With the Queen awaiting her coronation next week in Philadelphia, will the main stream media continue to ignore this?  It is a rhetorical question since the MSM ignores all negative Clinton news. 

Governor Cuomo’s administration misses another report deadline.  Maybe the real reason is is late is because he is busy being Santa Clause.  By the way, they are also late in responding to Congresses request for the Hoosic Falls documents.

City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito joined the ever expanding critics of Mayor de Blasio’s handling of the botched Lower East Side real estate deal. 

Donald Trump, Jr. is getting rave reviews for last night’s speech at the RNC Convention.  In case you missed it, watch it here.   John Podhoretz was impressed so was Guy Benson.  John Podhoretz states at the end of his column “I do not believe his (Trump Jr.)  portrait of his father is an accurate reflection of who Donald Trump is or what his interest is in politics or the presidency, I question John Podhoretz on his assumption…who knows him best Mr. Podhoretz, you or his son?

Congressman Chris Collins seconds the nomination of Donald Trump.

Former Congressman Pete Hoekstra has a great column in The Hill.  Read it here.

Brent Bozell also takes on the press in his column: ‘Fact-Checkers’ vs. the Benghazi Mom.

Our US Senate candidate, Wendy Long, soldiers on like the strong conservative voice she is.

Judith Miller lets us know how Mike Pence worked to protect freedom of the press.

Nate Silver writes that Hilliary’s lead is as safe as Kerry’s was in 2004. 

The more the public learns about the true Clinton agenda — empowering themselves — the more Nate Silver will be right. 

Video: Hillary Can’t Stop Lying About Her Email Scandal

This doesn’t help Hillary’s quest either; people are rejecting big government.

Big government leads to fraud and control of our lives through dependency on government programs like Obamacare.   Former Lt. Governor Betsy McCaughey explains how Hillary’s war on Medicare is big trouble for seniors. 

Wednesday’s with Walter E. Williams. 

Rudy Giuliani, Sheriff David Clark, Marcus Luttrell, and Melania Trump seem to be the standouts of the first night of the GOP Convention in Cleveland.   Many missed the emotional speech of Patricia Smith, mother of Sean Smith – murdered in Benghazi, who asks the question, if Hillary Clinton can not give us the truth, why should we give her the presidency?   Chris Matthews’ crosses the line with his remarks regarding Patricia Smith.

File this under good news:  GOP adopts most conservative platform ever.

The Heritage Foundation puts forth a blueprint for a Trump administration.

Health care costs continue to rise, despite the fact that Obama stated the cost of health care would be reduced.  Bill Hammond reminded us last week that NY’s health insurance costs surged.

Turkey in turmoil.  More on Turkey’s turmoil.    The NY Post editorial says “Night falls on Turkey.”

The NY Post editorial begins with “More bad news about the Iran nuclear deal landed Monday — a dangerous secret that President Obama has been keeping from the American people.”  Read the rest of it here.

De Blasio’s nonprofits yield windfall for his favorite consultants. 

Tuesday’s with Thomas Sowell.  Kudos to Mr. Sowell for another brilliant column. 

Heather McDonald writes in the City Journal that The Fire Spreads.  Today’s New York Post editorial fears that with Baton Rouge attacks, things are spiraling out of control.

Donald Trump and Mike Pence are now calling themselves the law and order candidates.

The NY Sum opines on Trump’s war pledge, while Larry Kudlow opines on the Trump/Pence ticket.

The Washington Times opines on destroying radical Islam.

The Daily Signal opines on how to win the long war against radical Islamists.

Bill Hammond writing in NY Torch explains how Medicaid audit misses the big picture.

The Attempted Coup Reveals Turkey’s Instability. That’s Bad News for the US.

Robert Knight opines on when bullies get pushback.