Unbelievable:  De Blasio says rich people ‘won’t miss’ subway tax money because they’re so rich.  The man is delusional.  According to the article he lumped himself in with the straphangers who struggle to pay their subway fares and are frequently late due to delays — even though his annual household income is $221,000 and he gets around in SUVs. (emphasis added.)  Read the rest of the article here. Maybe his need for naps is responsible for his distorted view of the real world.  Always prepared, Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis, offered Mayor de Blasio, a can of red bull this morning.  Malliotakis had just finished a press conference on Mayor de Blasio’s mismanagement and misplaced priorities. 

There is an old saying “”You can’t understand someone until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes,” and this transgendered soldier has walked many miles in his shoes and therefore has the expertise to explain how gender dysphoria poses real problems for the military.

Do you know who Elizabeth Carlisle is?   Her attorney’s explanation for a pseudonym is rather obtuse.   

Larry Horist opines on the not so grand juries. 

Fortunately, there are those who lay out facts that President Trump is making America great again. 

Instead of finding news articles people are searching for, Google became the news over the weekend.  Danielle Brown, whom Google recently added as a diversity chief, condemned the memo (that became the news)  Monday, saying the company is “unequivocal in our belief that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success.”  Except when they don’t toe the line.  Jim Geraghty has more on Google’s problem here.

Scientists call out New York Times for incorrect claim about climate report. 

Here is an interesting piece of history:  Old names stick around after new ones decreed State has a long naming tradition, but …

Is it possible that Roe v Wade could be overturned?  The Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy published an article that could be the basis to overturn Roe v Wade.  The 34-page argument can be read here. 

Debbie, how could you when others fired him:  Wasserman Schultz Defends Keeping Staffer on Payroll While Under Federal Investigation.  The Daily Signal has more on the this here. 

Stephen Moore opines on the Trump economy.  

AG Jeff Sessions investigating ‘slush fund’ used by left-wing group, as well he should. 

The Daily Signal want to know why is HHS contraception order still standing?

Larry Horist opines on the Rule of Law for immigration; a terrific post explaining how important the rule of law is considering the unique situation we are in and that, therefore, requires a unique response. 

What happens when the 5 democratic commissioners in the NYC Board of Election ignore the law?  You have a Mayor running on a line that he does not belong on.  As the NY Daily News editorial states:  Shame on them!

Nicole Gelinas says that even if it gets the subway fixed, the MTA is still broken. 

Mayoral candidates rip de Blasio over donor emails as City Hall dismisses scandal as ‘boring’.  

Joel Rose, worked for the NYC Education Department and created a learning program, now he is set to get a $669M contract for his company New Classrooms.  The City spent $9M in grant money to help he develop the program.  Read more about it here.  Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis thinks taxpayers are getting fleeced again.  So, do we.  A quick reminder, it was only last week that Assemblywoman Malliotakis blasted the NYC Department of Education on lack of oversight and lack of fiduciary oversight pointed out by a highly critical management audit by NYC Comptroller that issued a report on the NYC DOE and its contract with the New York City Leadership Academy (NYCLA) for teacher and principal coaching.  

Almost every politician supports taxing the rich instead of cutting spending; no wonder President Donald J. Trump wants to drain the swamp.  Mayor de Blasio only knows how to tax more to fund every pet project, including pet projects he doesn’t control. 

Perhaps, if the Mayor was truly concerned about the residents of New York City and paid attention to the lack of fiscal control, he would not be so quick to want to tax the rich, then again almost every politician supports taxing the rich instead of cutting spending.  (No wonder President Donald J. Trump wants to – no needs to — drain the swamp.)  Mayor de Blasio only knows how to tax more to fund every pet project, including pet projects he doesn’t control. 

Even the NY Daily News opines that Mayor de Blasio is all ears for big-money donors, but not ordinary New Yorkers. 

City Council puts special interests ahead of construction-site safety.   This NY Post editorial slams the proposal for exploiting a real problem while empowering unions. 

Newsday understands something clearly at last:  Shut down Start-Up NY and revamp economic development efforts. 

 New York’s soaring pension bills…

Database: Per diems up for NY lawmakers even amid scrutiny.

Robert Knight writes about Keeping Elections Honest. 

We are now past the 6-month mark of the Trump Administration, and though you wouldn’t know it from the endless fake news coverage there have been many accomplishments to celebrate, from cracking down on illegal immigration to reviving the U.S. economy to placing conservative Neil Gorsuch on the Supreme Court. 

Even CNN has been forced to acknowledge some of President Trump’s success!

President Trump and Vice-President Mike Pence have both set forth the White House’s success over the past six months – which accomplishment do you think is the most important? That’s the first question in our new Weekly Poll.

There have of course been setbacks and misfires since January – we all know that – and there’s only so much one President can do in six months… so there are still many goals to pursue and achieve for the Trump Administration over the next six months and beyond – whether it’s finally repealing Obamacare, or getting the border wall underway and laying down the law for sanctuary cities, or giving Hillary Clinton’s endless corruption the investigations it deserves. 

What do you think is the most important goal the Trump Administration can seek to achieve over the next six months and beyond? That’s the second question in our new Weekly Poll.

The big news this week – besides new evidence of Al Gore’s global warming hypocrisy and a party switch that won’t get nearly the attention it deserves (the media only cares when liberal Republicans abandon the GOP for the Democratic Party) – is the new immigration reform initiative being led by Republican Senators Tom Cotton and David Perdue and supported by President Trump.

The RAISE Act is of course being demonized by the left (including our very own Andrew Cuomo), but now is the time to make immigration work for America again.

Can it pass? We’ll have to wait and see, but what is certain is that the liberals’ immigration fantasy world is plainly trumped (so to speak) by facts. 

What do you like MOST about the new immigration plan endorsed by President Trump – that it focuses on skills and entrepreneurial spirit, or that it emphasizes the importance of the English language, or that it cracks down on the refugee crisis? Make your pick in the third and final question of our new Weekly Poll. 

And have a great weekend!

Breaking:  Mueller impanels a Grand Jury in Russia Probe…

The NY Post editorial, De Blasio’s pathetic pattern of ‘fake news’ denials, sums up the Mayor with its last sentence; All he truly cares about is his own image. 

Another one of the NY Post editorials mock a “gaggle of elected officials” who plan on collectively riding the rails for 24 hours, not that anyone pol will be on the MTA for a full 24 hours.  They will report their experience on August 8.  Of course, people who use the subway to get to work every day, know that one experience will never equate to what they endure five days every week. 

It must be nice to get a 20% pay bump; and you paid it.  Mayor doles out $2.8M in city hall staffers. 

Malliotakis & Faulkner Blast de Blasio on Pay-to-Play. 

State uses jobs fund to pitch Cuomo’s tuition plan. 

E. J. McMahon explains that Wisconsin offers New York state some good lessons in economic growth.   

Donald Devine says with courage, Trump can fix Obamacare now. 

The Daily Signal is reporting that lawmakers seek overhaul of Endangered Species Act to ease harm to farmers, ranchers.  I can’t help but wonder how long it will take democrats to resist this common-sense idea.

Fake news drives issues, now we learn that fake science did also. 

If you don’t think Obamacare is harming your private insurance, think again. 

Cheryl K. Chumley opines in the Washington Times on Hillary Clinton, face of ‘Scandals Filed, But Not Forgotten’.

MSNBC Host Seems Surprised the Majority of Americans Want Immigrants to Learn English. 

CNN’s Acosta Declares Victory Over Trump Aide Stephen Miller After Fiery Exchange. 

ICYMI: Top Trump Aide Also Torched NYT Reporter Over Immigration Policy Overhaul. 

It may be a day late for Wednesday’s with Walter E. Williams, but it is still a great article to read. 

Malliotakis calls for probe of city education spending.  Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis called on the Department of Investigation to probe the city’s education contracts after recent audits by the comptroller.  The comptroller’s spokesperson appears to be quite annoyed that the Assemblywoman cited the report.  Does he think only a democrat can cite the report or is he upset because his report hurts the top of his ticket, Mayor de Blasio.  Just seems like a rather strange reaction as reported in the article. Maybe they are just upset because Assemblywoman Malliotakis is getting good press on this and many other issues. 

Today, the Assemblywoman takes Mayor de Blasio to task (BTW, so did the NY Post editorial) for his school safety numbers.  Assemblywoman Malliotakis tells Mayor de Blasio, “to stop trying to play New Yorkers for fools and starting sticking to the facts.” 

Senator John De Francisco is exploring a run for governor. 

New York State Board of Elections will comply with President Donald J. Trump’s request for the state’s voter database. 

Canada has physicians’ assisted suicide; this is what can happen when government allows physicians to assist in suicide. 

Great escape: From liberalism to conservatism.  Maybe Paul Chabot will help some of his fellow Americans still living in Maryland.  If we Americans do not stand up and pay attention to what is going on we may end up like this.

Nothing has changed with Al Gore; his home and lifestyle do not reflect his preaching. 

David N. Bossie has an article on Fox News Opinion that spells out the dirty little secret that is haunting democrats; well worth reading.  David N. Bossie is President of Citizens United, a Fox News Contributor, and the former Deputy Campaign Manager for Donald Trump for President and on October 12, 2017 we will present him with our prestigious Ronald Reagan Award so mark your calendars now and plan on being with us on Thursday, October 12, 2017.  More details to follow.  

Kudos to Congressman Chris Collins for introducing the Second Amendment Guarantee Act (SAGA) that seeks to overturn current state and local gun laws that are more stringent than federal regulations, while blocking states and localities from enacting any such laws in the future.  Jerry Zremski, writing in Congressman Collin’s local paper, the Buffalo News, states it faces a long legislative road, but that may very well be his wishful thinking on his part.  Perhaps the Buffalo News missed the last week’s US Court of Appeals ruling that blocked DC’s law restricting gun rights and other recent wins for the 2nd Amendment. 

Sen. Lankford Confronts ABC Over Calling Alliance Defending Freedom a ‘Hate Group’.

President Trump, according to analysts, is on solid ground when he states he may take unilateral action, without having to wait for Congress, and order his administration to revoke the Obama-era policy that ruled — despite what they called a clear prohibition in law — that members of Congress could keep the special $12,000 Obamacare subsidy members of Congress receive each year courtesy of taxpayers. 

David Keene writes in the Washington Times:  No, this is not exactly 1974. 

Michael Goodwin opines that Trump is getting his White House in order.

John Kass writes an excellent article, Americans Microchipped in the Land of the Free, that is full of humor and the seriousness of the ever changing technology in today’s world.  One of those “if you only have time for one article” this is the one to read.

A conversation with mayoral hopeful Assemblymember Nicole Malliotakis. 

There is very good news on the Charter School front — Raising the educational bar: Turns out charters improve the education of kids in co-located district schools. 

The NY Post editorial slams Mayor de Blasio for a lack of shame in asking for your tax money to fund his primary.  And slams him again for not keeping the desnudas in the designated activity zones. 

Breaking:  Anthony Scaramucci is out as communications director…

Mayor de Blasio must be very unsure of his accomplishments in New York City.  Why else would he be doing this:  De Blasio, citing primary competition, requests millions in matching funds.   When you are good at your job, and doing what people want you to do, voters are eager to help keep you in office.   The mayor is automatically entitled to $958,000 as part of the city’s matching funds program, but the request on Friday asks for the maximum contribution from the board, which could grant the mayor as much as $2.9 million in additional funding.  The mayor loves your tax dollars and if elected, he will need even more of your tax dollars to fund his progressive ideals, for example, allowing desnudas to “run wild” in Times Square or ignoring subway scofflaws.

The NY Post editorial yesterday was simple and to the point: Squabbling over the subway-repair bill, stating both the governor and the mayor have a serious credibility problem.  I’ll add a leadership problem and isn’t it time they put their egos in their back pocket and think of what New Yorkers are going through.   

Nicole Malliotakis slams de Blasio’s MTA budget criticism.    Nicole Malliotakis was on The Cat’s Roundtable yesterday and you can hear it here. 

Chairman Michael R. Long appeared on The Capitol Pressroom with Susan Arbetter discussing  November’s upcoming vote on holding a Constitutional Convention.  The Conservative Party is opposed to holding a Constitutional Convention. 

This is very disturbing news:  Comptroller says New York spent legal settlement funds on budget relief. 

Leading national conservatives signed a memo that was released on Friday by the Conservative Action Project supporting Attorney General Jeff Sessions.  Chairman Michael R. Long was among the signatories. 

The NY Post editorial on Sunday weighed in also:  Trump is shooting at his own general in the war on MS-13.

Roger Kimball writes about the Pakistani Hackers Working for the DNC. 

New Report Exposes Thousands of Illegal Votes in 2016 Election. 

Robert Knight opines on transforming the military, one tweet at a time. 

Trump’s Transgender Tweets Resonate with Americans.

This will resonate with Americans also: Trump administration suggests ending enforcement of Obamacare’s individual mandate.  Here is some background information on Congress being in the Obamacare trap from the Heritage Foundation. 

“What Happened” – that’s the title of Hillary Clinton’s new book about why she lost in 2016, and it will likely not do anything to explain what actually happened. Expect Hillary’s “blame game” to continue. Spoiler alert – Hillary was a terrible candidate. That’s what happened. 

What’s your take – which of Hillary’s many faults and flaws was the most decisive in causing her humiliating defeat? That’s the first question in our new Weekly Poll. 

Now let’s talk about “what happened” to Obamacare repeal. Ignoring the large number of Obamacare victims and turning their backs on conservative Republicans, while at the same time sabotaging President Donald Trump, three Republicans joined Chuck Schumer and the Democrats in killing off repeal and saving Obamacare – which Schumer himself has said is a mistake. 

President Trump is not happy, as you can imagine – and I don’t blame him. What about you… how angry are you that a few Republicans turned their backs on conservative voters and supported Obamacare? That’s the second question in our new Weekly Poll.

Liberals can’t decide whether they love or hate John McCain, who was the deciding vote against Obamacare.  I think it’s important to remember that just because someone has acted courageously in the past and undergone recent struggles, does not mean that they are permanently exempt from criticism. At any rate, McCain certainly has a strange definition of his campaign promise to “lead the fight against Obamacare.” 

Here’s what’s happening in New York this week – Gov. Cuomo was caught red-handed using a non-profit to boost his image and political profile. 

And Mayor de Blasio, blinded by his privileged bubble, continues to be an embarrassment to ALL New Yorkers. How would you describe Mayor de Blasio and his administration – out-of-touch? Incompetent? Untrustworthy? There are many options for you to choose from in question #3 from our new Weekly Poll.

There’s no doubt in my mind that de Blasio’s bad ideas just get worse, and his policies are downright deceitful. Conservatives are fortunate that Nicole Malliotakis is out there talking common sense and holding de Blasio accountable. 

Have a great weekend!

Really. Mr. Mayor, your response to being confronted with proof of the order to clear the subways of homeless in Brooklyn stations, is “read my lips, I don’t care.”  How dare you ask for a second term when you treat the residents of New York City as fools beneath you.  Do you really think that we will believe you when you say “…there’s no sweeps” and he should know because “I ride the subways all the time.”  Right, and pigs fly in New York City.  What a patronizing and pathetic response from the man who is asking residents for a second term.

Perhaps I just do not understand the mayor since Mayor de Blasio just like to help others, especially when they donate to his election. 

Malliotakis, GOP candidate, outlines sanctuary policies for NYC, essentially rolling back Mayor de Blasio’s policies that block the NYPD and city correction officers from cooperating freely with federal immigration authorities, leaving in place the policies established by Mayor Ed Koch.

Assemblywoman Malliotakis responds to last night’s Riker’s escape.  

Personally, I support the ICE chief.  

The decision to share voter data with Trump panel isn’t up to Cuomo.  

Does Governor Cuomo have a primary opponent?

Here is a shining example why professors should not have tenure.  If you need another example, read this.  Yes, they are entitled to their views, but fringe theories should be kept out of the classroom.   

Debbie Wasserman Schultz fires Imran Awan, IT staffer, following fraud arrest.   ABC, NBC, And CBS Pretty Much Bury IT Scandal Engulfing Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s Office.  So do cable networks.  By the way,  He and four of his relatives have received $4 million by working for Democratic members of Congress since 2009.  That is a lot of your hard-earned money that could have been used for roads and bridges.  Pretty good pay (roughly $125,000 each) for being a being part of public service…it used to be real public service, now the pay is comparable to private industry – where they sell products to be paid, not raise the tax rates and mandate payment from you.  And this would not happen in private industry:  IT Aide Was Still on DWS’s Payroll After Stealing Equipment. 

The Charlie Gard Story Exemplifies the Left’s War on Parents.  This Ben Shapiro article is a must-read, we must fight for our moral values or our children and grandchildren will certainly live in the twilight zone that is fast becoming a reality when you understand what the British government just decided in the Charlie Gard case. 

The Orlando Sentinel offers good advice for states who have fiscal problems. 

Will the DOI investigation be completed before November?  Voters have a right to know. 

What are these legislators thinking?  In 75% of the cases the current civil fine of $100 is the penalty for jumping the turnstile.  In this case, Mayor de Blasio is right when in said “…evading the fare…would create chaos.”   

What Mayor de Blasio is 100% wrong on is allowing NYC to be a sanctuary city.  Here is what our mayoral candidate, Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis has to say about that.  Michael Goodwin, your column is good except for the fact that you say you can’t beat someone with no one.  May I remind you that very few pundits thought Donald J. Trump would be our 45th elected president.  Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis is someone who can also overcome the enrollment odds; she understands the issues and reaches out to the people of New York City every day.  You are right to say “Pick a candidate, give your time, your money and your vote. Speak up, write to your friends and neighbors with your ideas about what you are doing to help save New York. Don’t just throw up your hands and complain. Your city needs you, and you are not alone. It’s time for a change.”  Help Nicole Malliotakis become Mayor; get started here. 

The moving vans are still busy in New York.  Mercatus Research has some of the reasons why in their latest research :  Ranking the states by their fiscal condition.  Here is a map showing the rankings; New York is 39 and Florida is number 1.

New York, however, is number 1 in spending for K-12 in the nation.  

The Daily Signal writes that House Conservatives try again to block funding for transgender treatments in military.  President Donald J. Trump must be listening and willing to go a step further when he announced a ban on transgenders serving in the military.   Read more here,  here and here. 

Donald Devine writing in the American Spectator has a must-read column:  Permanent paranoia is destroying our politics. 

Wise words from Betsy McCaughey:  Stop making doctors the slaves of computers

Debbie Wasserman Schultz is back in the news for all the wrong reasons again. 

Wednesday’s with Walter E. Williams. 

Gov. Cuomo announces funding to protect New York health care.  In reading the article you will note that the money is coming from the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program which is administered by the Department of Health and the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York.  And where does the Dormitory Authority get its money from:  selling bonds.  The stated $ 491 million is not the true cost…the interest must be added and with interest rates going up, be prepared, it will be exceedingly more money taken from you in taxes.  When does the taxpayer get protected?

Tax revenues are declining,  Comptroller DiNapoli is wrong on the Faso-Collins proposal, the answer is simply to cut expenses.  New Yorkers have to let legislators know, we are fed up with being over taxed and spending must be curtailed.  Instead of bailing out health care (see above) make the necessary cuts to wasteful spending. 

The latest from Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis:  Homeless Sweep = Potemkin Village Strategy

If you need just one reason to vote NO on the Constitutional Convention, read what the latest buzz in Albany is … Gov. Cuomo “wants to have access to our pensions the same way (the) feds have raided Social Security,”

Was this sent out for bids?  Prevailing wages are responsible for some of the inflated costs to remove the Sheridan. 

Stop the bickering and fix the subways seems to be on everyone minds

Hand it to de Blasio: He keeps his corruption consistent.   Even Democrats upset with de Blasio’s treatment of campaign donors. 

Kudos Conrad Black on your excellent column:  U.S. Democracy Flounders, Beset By Its Own Press And the Disgrace of Congress

William McGurn opines in the Wall Street Journal (subscription required) that Mueller Is Trumping Congress; Special prosecutors corrupt; independent counsels corrupt absolutely.

Will Flanders writes in National Review that school vouchers are not a form of welfare. 

Larry Kudlow’s take on the democrats’ plan for health care is summed up in one word:  Disaster. 

Single-payer would be a nightmare for Americans.    Need more proof?  Read this.  

Richard W. Rahn explains in the Washington Times why explains there are such vicious attempts to get rid of President Donald J. Trump.

Here is some of what you may have missed over the weekend:  Vicki Paladino who lives in Queens confronts Mayor de Blasio, Vicki Paladino with Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis; Here’s where you want to go to win a trial in New York; The NY Daily News wants Gov. Cuomo to own up to fixing the subway crisis; NY pols’ buck-passing is leaving subway riders stranded;  and Top NYC official was fired for complaining about City Hall’s ‘inappropriate involvement’ with de Blasio donor.  

National Review writes about Andrew Cuomo’s Edifice Complex. 

It really is outrageous if Mayor de Blasio Ordered Police to Clear Homeless Out of Subways Before His Ride.   The NY Post is also reporting that the Mayor wanted a “clean” ride. 

Governor Cuomo gives first time campers camping equipment worth about $300 that you paid for. 

Cuomo to boost effort to make registering to vote easier for New Yorkers.    Or is it really intimidating the person who approaches the state agency for help or information? 

E. J. McMahon lets us know that a democratic governor learns to not make the same mistake New York made years ago.  

Sad News:  Charlie Gard parents end legal fight as time runs out for ‘beautiful’ baby.

ICE chief lists worst sanctuary cities: Chicago, NYC, San Francisco, Philadelphia. 

Sen. Mike Lee:  Making Net Neutrality a Thing of the Past.   Sen. Lee isn’t alone in his beliefs on “net neutrality,”  White House backs FCC plan to reverse Obama-era ‘net neutrality’ rules.   

The Daily Signal informs us that a government-funded job training program (set up by President Obama)   that promised to turn hundreds of residents of Kentucky’s coal country into computer coders so far has spent $2 million to place 17 people in tech jobs and may have left others worse off. 

Westchester beats Obama is the headline in today’s Wall Street Journal (subscription required); the editorial ends with this “The misuse of federal regulatory enforcement to impose its liberal policy preferences was one of the worst excesses of the Obama Administration. Congratulations to Mr. Astorino and Westchester for refusing to give in to the extortion—and for winning in the end.”

Stephen Moore has some good advice on how to fix the Obamacare fiasco. 

Robert Knight opines on Rooting out vote fraud; Why the vote fraud panel frightens the left. 

Kushner Speaks: Those Suggesting Trump Won Because of Russia are Ridiculing American Voters.