We hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and enjoyed the company of family and friends while keeping the economy going when shopping on Black Friday.  Today is a catch-up day on our blog; short notations for some of the items you have may have missed over the Thanksgiving long weekend.

Kudos to President Trump (and every preceding president) who visits our deployed troops on holidays.  Trump surprises U.S. troops in Afghanistan on Thanksgiving, announces new talks with Taliban.

‘Unprecedented’ impeachment in election year forces Trump to fight on two fronts.

Democrats’ ugly Christmas present to the nation.

This impeachment drive is a huge political bust for Democrats.

David Limbaugh on New Far Left: Americans Must Resist ‘Tyrannical Bullying’

Anti-Capitalism: Trendy but Wrong

Some British Lessons on ‘Single Payer’ Health Care.

It pays to believe that you can change what goes too far:  In a Blue State, Parents Beat Planned Parenthood’s Sex Ed Push.

Millennials Are Fleeing Cities for Refuge from Democrats’ Disasters.

Heather MacDonald wants to know:  Why Are College Students So Afraid of Me?  (Wall Street Journal article, subscription required.)

Your tax dollars are paying for this:  New York City leads the country in illegal Medicaid enrollment.

Jimmy Vielkind write this in the Wall Street Journal (Subscription required) State Comptroller to Cuomo: Come Clean on Medicaid Cuts.

Why Cuomo’s victory over National Grid is a loss for you

One of many of Governor Cuomo’s legacies.  Tom Precious:   Economics aside, a soaring deficit takes shape in Albany

Wow, the fact that innocent New Yorkers will be at risk with the criminal justice reforms just enacted, doesn’t matter at all to these legal defense groups.  NYC legal defense groups want additional criminal justice reforms from Albany.

New York’s new bigots are its anti-Christian lawmakers.

Robert Knight writes about ‘Conservative Obama,’ pregnant men and other liberal media fantasies, in the Washington Times.

Words of wisdom from Walter E. Williams:  Who Are the Racists?

The progressive arm of the democratic party pushing for a “wealth tax” is promoting an agenda that will ultimately harm all Americans.

From Bloomberg News:  Give Thanks, Americans. You’re Back to Work.  Perhaps the former NYC Mayor and current presidential candidate should note the headline from the news organization he formed and still plays a major role in how it operates.  (Alas, true to form, it takes an un-necessary poke at President Trump, Mr. Bloomberg’s current nemesis.)

The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) in their editorial Bloomberg No News; His reporters won’t investigate Democrats—but Trump is fair game points out the problems that could/will probably occur with Bloomberg’s news organization and Mike Bloomberg’s run for president.

Governor Cuomo, reading some out of state editorials may help you get back on the right track for all New Yorkers.

It is good to be king, isn’t it, Governor Cuomo; everyone does your bidding.  State panel proposes rules for lower fat cat donations in NY races.   (Notice how the change in limits for the gubernatorial races don’t begin until 2026.)

Some things, Governor Cuomo, just cannot hide from:  Ginormous budget holes look to be Andrew Cuomo’s third-term curse.

Ken Girardin writes in the NY Torch how the Grid fails under pressure.

Bill Mahoney writes in Politico:  Everybody — except minor parties — gets something in campaign finance deal.  (Not everybody.  More of your tax dollars will be spent on campaigns that you might not want to support…everyone is so eager to spend our tax dollars.)

From the Daily Signal:  4 Big Questions About the IG Report on FBI Surveillance of Trump Campaign.

Victor Davis Hanson asks the question:  Are Thought Crimes Impeachable?

Obviously, Democrats cannot call for transparency in campaign financing when this is going on.  Dark Money Network Funneled $600 Million to Liberal Initiatives in 2018, but they will when it comes to republican campaigns…or they will have their shills call for transparency.

5 Things to Know About Rep. Elise Stefanik as GOP Lawmaker Fights Democrats on Impeachment

Trump’s impeachment hinges on ‘national interest,’ legal scholars say, writes S.A. Miller in the Washington Times.  The ‘national interest’, as far as most people believe, is that our tax dollars should not be going to a corrupt government, which Ukraine was when Hunter Biden was employed.  Most people, if questioned directly, would believe that President Trump had a moral obligation to protect the tax payers and establish that he knew about the corruption, and wanted them to know he knew, and to be certain it would never happen under his watch.

However, some in the Democratic Majority are blinded by hatred and They Won’t Stop: Jerry Nadler Announces Another Impeachment Hearing with a Special Invitation.

Happy belated (11/24) birthday to Bill Buckley.

Have a safe, happy, and blessed Thanksgiving.  Our daily blog will return on Monday, December 2, 2019.

Cuomo’s posturing on Long Island natural gas crisis is a real jobs killer.  Breaking news on the Cuomo National Grid feud:  Cuomo, National Grid reach agreement to lift gas hookup moratorium.

Be prepared:  This will lead to higher taxes, cuts in programs and the budget hole is before the democratic controlled legislature’s wish list in an election year.  New York state faces $6.1 billion budget hole next year: officials.

As if the above isn’t bad enough, add the fact that debt for NY’s local governments tops $43B.

In case you didn’t read yesterday’s NY Post editorial:  The commission rewriting NY campaign law has lost all legitimacy.    Oh, and if the Commission passes campaign finance “reform” it will only add to the huge deficit.

I don’t remember seeing this in any New York papers.  Obviously, this is part of the reason we have a huge budget deficit.  I think New Mexico has the right idea when it comes to pay for legislators; New York should take their lead, but, alas, they followed California’s lead.

The Conservative Party made the difference in Cayuga County by providing the margin of victory to Republican Mike Didio, thereby giving the Republicans a narrow majority in the Legislature.  Kudos to Cayuga!

Justice Reform Coalition Launching ‘Seven Figure’ Educational Campaign About Cash Bail, Discovery Laws.  “The group plans to spend more than a million dollars to get its message directly to citizens. It’s launching a public education campaign that will include video, digital advertisements, direct mail and phone efforts.”  In other words, citizens are too dumb and callous to understand that criminals belong behind bars.  If you don’t want to be in prison, don’t do the crimes that put you there.  Their money would be better spent in helping to prevent the crimes that put people in prison.  As, The Beat notes, the dangers are real!  Even state attorney general Letitia James, a noted progressive, has expressed concerns.

City blocked investigations of de Blasio, Richard Carranza: whistleblowers.

New York’s pathetic excuses for ethics cops.

China going big on coal guarantees the world won’t meet its carbon-cutting goals.  I think we should send Greta Thunberg to China so she can Preach the Gospel of Climate Change there.  Does anyone think she would make that trip?

Larry Horist opines on his blog: Should Trump be concerned about investigations in Ukraine?

From the Daily Signal:  Why the ‘Whistleblower’ Should Testify.

By the way:  Impeachment witnesses agree on one thing: Delay of foreign aid is common practice.

The miracles of modern medicine:  Miracle boy tossed off Mall of America balcony is now ‘walking perfectly’.  We really are the greatest country in the world…with so much to be grateful for as we approach a unique American celebration:  Thanksgiving.

Cuomo’s Silence is Deafening for Binghamton University and Conservatives Throughout New York.

It wasn’t long ago that Governor Cuomo told conservative minded residents they “have no place in the state of New York,” with that said, it should come as no surprise that the Governor has conveniently remained silent regarding the disgraceful behavior shown on campus at SUNY Binghamton earlier this week.

Arthur Laffer, a renowned economist, was quite literally chased off campus Monday night as bullhorn touting protestors stormed the room and interrupted the speech hosted by the Binghamton University Republican Club.

The Governors silence is especially deafening since he had no problem condemning Syracuse University, a private institute, and its Chancellor Kent Syverud even after the Chancellor and University ordered a full investigation into a white supremacist manifesto that was airdropped to students.

The incidents “have not been handled in a manner that reflects this state’s aggressive opposition to such odious, reckless, and reprehensible behavior,” Cuomo said. Failing to mention that Chancellor Syverud has ordered a full investigation to be carried out by campus safety, Syracuse police and nine officers from the student senate.

I can only imagine Governor Cuomo would be just as interested in the safety of the students at SUNY Binghamton, a state funded University, as he is of the Syracuse University student body. Unfortunately, imagining is the best I can do as the Governor has not mentioned SUNY Binghamton once, sending the same message loud and clear conservatives have “no place in the state of New York.”

Stefanik Shines as Democrats attempt to buy New York’s 21 Congressional District.

 Rep. Elise Stefanik continued to take on her Democratic colleagues this week on Capitol Hill saying the entire impeachment process “reeks of political desperation.”

Rep. Stefanik has received high praise from Conservatives around the country, including President Trump who tweeted “A new Republican star is born,” on Sunday. Her cool and calm demeanor on the Hill, along with her effective questioning and cross examination.

While a guest on the Sean Hannity Show Thursday night, Hannity told Stefanik Republicans were “at their best this week.” That is true and it is true because of the incredible leadership role Rep. Stefanik has taken.

While Stefanik carried out her duties on behalf of the people in NY21, a democratic challenger, Tedra Cobb, officially launched her campaign. Cobb, backed by the liberal Hollywood elite and former Hillary Clinton Senior campaign advisors, have been working overtime to pump cash to Cobbs campaign in an attempt to buy the 21^st Congressional seat.

It is clear Tedra Cobb is out of touch with the North Country if she believes Hollywood donors and coastal elite are the keys to winning an election in upstate New York. Stefanik defeated Cobb by 14% just a year ago, I expect an even stronger performance from Rep. Stefanik in 2020.

Conservative Party Holds Press Conference on Hydrofracking

 I was pleased to be joined by members of the Conservative Party Executive Committee, Binghamton’s Mayor Richard C. David, Windsor Town Supervisor, Carolyn Price, and Vice President of the Joint Landowner’s Coalition, Julie Lewis, this past Saturday in Binghamton where we held a press conference to call for the immediate lifting of the statewide ban on hydrofracking.

Recently, the Empire Center for Public Policy reported “newly released federal data on personal income growth last year point to the continued economic weakness of upstate New York.”

In December, 2017 Strata.Org issued a report on A Tale of Two States: The Economic impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing in New York and Pennsylvania. Under the Economic Impacts in New York, the report states “The Hastings paper found that ‘New York’s fracking moratorium is associated with a statistically significant increase in unemployment.’ ” They conclude that their findings are consistent with claims that fracking increases employment opportunities. New York residents are missing out on these opportunities because of the state’s ban on hydraulic fracturing.”

It is incomprehensible that we allow upstate New York’s economy to die because the progressive, left-wing movement has convinced Governor Cuomo that banning hydrofracking is in the best interest of New Yorkers. But it is not just upstate feeling the effects. Long Island, who is experiencing a severe gas shortage, would greatly benefit from lifting the ban.

It is in the best interest of New Yorker’s to lift the ban and allow residents all over the state to prosper. I, along with the Conservative Party, will continue to fight until the Governor does the right thing.

Cuomo’s disgraceful silence on the outrages at SUNY Binghamton

Exclusive: Elise Stefanik Reflects on Her Two-Week Whirlwind

Commentary: Gas pipeline embargo stifles growth, hurts New Yorkers

UPDATE: Lower Level Lawyer Did It?; CNN Senior Legal Analyst: FBI’s Peter Strzok Altering a FISA Warrant Is Alarming, ‘Doesn’t Get More Serious‘

Chick-Fil-A, Your Compromise Is Demoralizing

Bronx pol got taxpayer reimbursements for political trips.

This makes it very evident that there is more work to be done by the Trump Administration to weed out the misuse of taxpayers dollars:  Feds Hosted Meditation, Massage, and Social Justice Retreat for 450 Employees, Including IRS Workers.

JCOPE is NOT an independent government agency. Simple fact of life; anytime elected officials name who will be on a commission, a temporary commission or the controlling body of an agency, that entity will not be independent.  Heastie’s counsel contacted ethics commissioner after Percoco vote.

Bob McManus shines the light on Cuomo’s disgraceful silence on the outrages at SUNY Binghamton.

The Wall Street Journal’s (subscription required) editorial board:  Adam Schiff, Founding Father;

The chief impeacher tries to redefine ‘bribery’ under the law.

James T. Knight II reminds us of the importance of the Ninth Amendment in his National Review column.

Former Mayor Bloomberg files papers to run in 2020, but his team says he still hasn’t decided to run.  (Just what America needs, a man who can’t decided what to do…unless it is a large soda or how much salt one can put on/in their food!)  But, run or not Bloomberg will drop $20M to defeat Trump in battleground states.

Why did he even accept the invitation, didn’t he know that Atlanta was hosting the debate across town?  Deval Patrick Cancels Atlanta Event After Only Two People Show Up.

Former VP Biden, according to the latest Siena Poll, is the favored candidate of New York’s democrats.  Maybe, New York democrats are not paying enough attention to his most recent debate faux pas:  Biden Slams Trump for Withheld Aid, Ignores Obama Admin’s Ukraine Policy and Joe Biden says we need to ‘keep punching’ at domestic violence.

Steyer Spent $6.2 Million for Every Minute of Debate Speaking Time.  Do we really want him watching over our tax dollars?

Do Americans really want to go down this road? What High-Tax Europe Really Looks Like

The Secular Religion of Socialism.  Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez should read this, especially the very last sentence.

Chris Stigall introduces us to two men in the professional world of sports world who can (and should) be admired:  Character Makes A Comeback.

Words of wisdom from Walter E. Williams.

One would have thought Mayor de Blasio would have learned by now:  FEC warns de Blasio over presidential fundraising irregularities.

It is no longer only District Attorneys calling for changes in the criminal justice reform bill that Governor Cuomo pushed for and signed.  Mayors Across State Voice Concerns Over Law Changes.

Don’t let politicians screw up the NYPD’s fight against subway crime.

What could go wrong, the City agencies are run so well.   Just think of what a new agency will cost, and don’t forget to include the new long-term pension costs.   Brooklyn pol wants new agency to help nonprofits with city’s flawed contract system.

The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) calls out Gov. Cuomo on Cuomo’s Carbon Casualties.

Albany Times Union investigative reporter, Chris Bragg, is still looking for answers:  Cuomo leak probe echoes ’09, with different results

The NY Sun editorial board takes Mr. Bloomberg to task over his apology for the “stop & frisk” policy that worked so well to combat crime in NYC.  Happy to see that the NY Sun is steadfast in their support of Mr. Bloomberg’s “signature political achievement” but disagree with many aspects of his 12 years in office.  Mike Bloomberg is about Mike Bloomberg and his excessive need to control what people do in their personal lives because he thinks he knows what is best for every individual, so excuse me, while I go drink my extra-large soda and put some salt on my potato salad.

The Daily Signal informs us of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s chilling ignorance of history.  Honestly, every member of the Squad is either ignorant of history, chooses to ignore history or just changes it to further their cause.

Also, from the Daily Signal:  Congress Shouldn’t Get Paid Until It Does Its Job. Why This Bill Is a Great Step.

Bill Asher opines in American Greatness on Democrats and Double Standards.

EXCLUSIVE to the Daily Caller:  Former Reagan Attorney General Ed Meese: Bill Barr Is Restoring Faith in the DOJ.  Read this excerpt from Attorney General William Barr’s recent lecture at the Federalist Society’s 2019 National Lawyers Convention and you will understand better how he is restoring faith in the DOJ.  Thank you, AG Barr, for speaking the truth.

Betsy McCaughey had this to say before today’s hearings began:  What Democrats’ next witness, Alexander Vindman, really has to say..  Fortunately, Matt Vespa is watching the Impeachment Hearing for us and writes this.  Kudos to Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, again!  Impeachment witnesses suggest Hunter Biden’s Ukraine ties could be conflict of interest.     Ron Johnson: Ukrainians Felt No Pressure from White House Over Withheld Aid.

Lost Innocence: Let’s Give Children a Childhood.

The Conservative Party held a meeting in Binghamton, NY on Saturday, to emphasize the need to end the ban on hydrofracking, a proven economic boom everywhere it takes place.   It seems that what Governor Cuomo, who is directly responsible for the fracking ban, would rather waste our tax dollars in economic development that continues to fail, or worse, has little oversight that allows CEO’s to take liberties with grant money (according to a lawsuit recently filed), than have true economic growth that benefits New Yorkers.

It isn’t only in economic development where Governor Cuomo makes major mistakes: Pulling JCOPE’s strings.

Cuomo’s Fusion Intrusion Draws Bipartisan Flak.

The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) is reporting New York City Plans Support Network for Defendants Freed Under New Bail Laws.

Bill de Blasio’s ‘churro’ problem shows how terrified NYC leaders are of their own laws.  Just wondering, if anyone were to become ill from eating churros purchased underground, would the Transit Authority be responsible?

How generous the Rev. Al Sharpton is…paying himself $1M from his own charity.

I wonder if he supports AOC’s tax plan?  Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Plans Bill to Boost Top Individual Tax Rate to 59%.

Elise Stefanik rises as GOP impeachment star: ‘I am proudly the opposite of AOC’.   Keep up the great work Congresswoman Stefanik, as @NikkiHaley said over the weekend…We have your back!

We thank President Donald J. Trump for having the backs of our military who put give their all to protect our rights; they need to know their Commander-in-Chief will have there back, and this weekend he proved that he does.  This is how Fox News broke the news on Saturday morning.  Chief Petty Officer Eddie Gallagher shares his message for the president.  Clint Lorance gives first interview since pardon by Trump this morning on Fox and Friends.

What a difference in presidents:  Obama administration knew Hunter Biden was shady, witness admits.

As Robert Knight points out: No one is above the law — unless you’re a Democrat.

Marie Yovanovitch testimony offers no impeachment evidence

When you do this Ilhan Omar funneled another $150K to alleged lover’s consulting group, how do you have any respect for how taxpayer’s money is spent?

This from the latest want to be “panderer-in-chief” Bloomberg apologizes for stop-and-frisk policy.  As the NY Post editoral points out Bloomberg’s reversal doesn’t change the truth about stop-and-frisk.  Bloomberg’s joke of a bid says more about present crop of Democrats.

Billionaires give Elizabeth Warren a political gift before she can even tax them — their anger.

Fur information:  Nearly 80,000 Illegal Aliens Carried an Arrest Record Before Winning DACA Approval, Government Data Show.

And he isn’t the only one to feel this way:  1 Year After Sex Change, This Teen Regrets His ‘Frankenstein Hack Job’.  Personally, I do not understand how people demand the end of declawing cats and celebrate doctors doing this.