Kirsten Gillibrand will do almost anything for a vote as she proves her chameleon ways again. 

Couldn’t this money be put to better use?   Does NYC really need to create a new “School of Urban and Labor Studies” at the City University of New York that will offer more courses to union workers and other students wanting to learn about labor issues.  Governor just keeps spending your money by placating the progressive leftist in New York.  Tell your state legislator:  NO MORE!

Why is it that a man who is worth an estimated $20 billion, needs a hand out from us – New York taxpayers?  Why do we allow Musk to risk our money — when he is unwilling to risk his own?  Tell your state legislator:  NO MORE!

And while we are on the subject of wasted money, why is it that hypocrite Cynthia Nixon, never complained about the $13.6 million in tax credits and subsidies received  for her two romantic comedy films filmed in the Empire State.

Seth Barron has an explanation as to why New York pols get away with corruption.  

Politico NY reports: Settlement reveals decades long medical malpractice scheme involving some of state’s largest hospitals.  

Gun safety expert: push to ban guns for those under 21 would have little or no effect on mass shootings.   This is a direct result of “dumbing down” or our students.  While discussion is good; the fact is that these students are not properly prepared for a real discussion.  Some students, however, do understand and will not march.  Do some of the students even realize this?     John R. Lott, Jr. on March for Our Lives: Gun control ideas sound good but are deeply flawed and won’t save lives.  Jarrett Stepman:  I Went to the March for Our Lives Protest. Here Are My 7 Takeaways.   Despite Being Trashed By David Hogg, Rubio Offers Classy Response to Gun March.  

Really?  NC Democratic Sheriff Candidate Jokes About Killing Gun Owners.

Meet Manny Alicandro, the unofficial candidate for Attorney General on the Conservative and Republican lines.

This is, without a doubt, the scariest thought of the year:  Obama wants to ‘create a million young Barack Obamas’

Republicans still don’t “get” President Trump, and in many ways this week’s massive “only-in-Washington” spending bill is the latest example. It’s a “bipartisan” affair, meaning both parties are spending like there’s no tomorrow. 

By the time you read this we’ll probably know whether or not the President was serious about vetoing the bill, but there’s no question that the legislation is loaded with wasteful spending and broken promises (and what’s not in the bill is equally exasperating).  And I hate to see the military being used as cover for all this excess spending.

What frustrates you the MOST about the newly-passed GOP spending bill? That’s the first question in our new Weekly Poll. 

More shakeups at the White House, as John Bolton will take over as the new National Security Advisor. This is being seen as a win for America, and a loss for Iran and Russia, and for White House leakers.

Bolton says the White House leaks are “completely unacceptable,” and the most recent, involving President Trump’s briefing papers for a phone call with Vladimir Putin, is being described by the White House as “fireable,” and rightly so. 

What do you think is the worst thing about the leaks coming from the White House? That’s the second question in our new Weekly Poll.

With a manufactured march for gun control this weekend, here are some of the most common gun control arguments debunked. Which of the gun-grabbers’ talking points do you find most ridiculous? That’s the third and final question in our new Weekly Poll. 

Here in New York, Andrew Cuomo never fails to find opportunities to raise taxes. 

Is the Governor in for an unexpected fight from the celebrity left? 

More fake news exposed: President Trump did NOT scare off tourists from New York. 

And in Albany, we could use a little sunlight to fight Cuomo Era corruption.

Have a great weekend!

The NY Post editorial has a message to the Albany legislators:  Say no to Cuomo’s NYC tax grab.  The editorial references  Nicole Gelinas’ and Carl Weisbrod column on Monday as “using this tool as a sledgehammer causes huge injustices.”

David Keene opines on guns, youth, and misguided marches in the Washington Times.

Upstate, downstate NY flatlining in latest annual Census estimates.   While the headline indicates NY is flatlining, the latest estimates show that 42 of 50 upstate counties have lost population since the last decennial census; in all but one of the losing counties, the decline exceeded 1 percent of base population in 2010.  

PBA demands parole board redo hearing for cop killer’s release.   Governor Cuomo, you said you disagreed with the ruling – despite the fact that the parole board members are all you appointees – and the fact that you say your hands are tied – the PBA request is a way to review the matter and at the very least postpone Harman Bell’s release.  Keep this coldblooded cop-killer in prison – send the right message to all:  if you kill an officer of the law, you will spend the rest of your natural life in prison.  We stand with the PBA and Sen. Martin Golden. 

Why do government officials behave like ostriches then decry deplorable conditions as if they had nothing to do with the abject decline of the very agency they are responsible for?  There are no legitimate, logical, or honest excuses for the deplorable conditions in NYCHA.  Grandstanding, Governor Cuomo, and Mayor de Blasio, is disgraceful and shows the world that you are more interested in bringing attention to yourself, rather than actually helping those who desperately need it.

Cuomo’s ‘cancer tax’ is the wrong way to fight opioid abuse.

Kudos to Congressman Jim Jordan for speaking out on the 3 Major Problems Conservatives Have With the Government Spending Bill.   In the end, 90 Republicans voted against the bill, but it still passed 256-167.

Wait, What? Andrew McCabe Launched an FBI Investigation Into Attorney General Sessions Because Dems Asked Him To?

As a short reminder:  Why men need fathers .  Part 3 of Tucker Carlson’s Men in America.  

Luke Parsnow begins his opinion piece in The Syracuse New Times with this “On May 22, 2010, Andrew Cuomo publicly announced his first run for governor while speaking to a crowd next to the Tweed Courthouse. The location was symbolic: The building was constructed by William “Boss” Tweed, the 19th-century politician who became the most notorious face in New York’s history of public corruption.

“Cuomo said at the time that the recent corruption in the state government had become “disreputable and discredited” and that “Albany’s antics today could make Boss Tweed blush.” Cuomo made corruption a centerpiece of his campaign. Eight years later, it has become the centerpiece of his tenure as governor.”  You can read the rest of the article here.

Speaking  of corruption, Shelly Silver heads back to trial in April.

Then there is this:  De Blasio’s wife falsely claimed the couple doesn’t own any NYC properties.  Seriously, how do you not know you own properties and are collecting rent on them? 

Some things never change:  De Blasio’s discrimination against charter school kids.

Conrad Black opines in the NY Sun.

I’m guessing former Vice-President Biden has not heard about the campaign to end bullying. 

Thank you, Ben Shapiro, for shinning a spotlight on a difficult subject.

Oh my.  Does Senator Kirsten Gillibrand really know or understand anything about the history of our country?  If she did, why, more importantly, how could she possibly believe this is a good idea?  This misguided woman sits in the US Senate and writes/votes on legislation that affects every aspect of American lives and this is how she thinks.  How did America become the greatest country in the world, Ms. Gillibrand?  Would you prefer that entrepreneurs like Henry Ford, Walt Disney, Andrew Carnegie, Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Caterina Fake had been guaranteed a government job and never had the drive to create a business that employees hundred of other people?  What a pathetic belief you are pushing — a government job guarantee – surely a way to stifle the need to create ideas which is far more important than just getting a job for themselves.  How pathetic to push a destructive progressive idea for a few votes.

You can file this under “Birds of a Feather, Flock Together.”

The Senate Must Not Confirm Chai Feldblum.  

Ben Shapiro writes:  Stop Making Children Into Moral Authorities. 

Larry Horist reminds us that kids are not leading the protests.

And be aware that the ‘March For Our Lives’ is now operating under a dark money nonprofit advocacy group.   

Fortunately, some HS students can think for themselves.  I’m a High School Senior. We Can Make Schools Safer Without Curbing Gun Rights.

Wednesday’s with Walter E. Williams.  

Kudos to Los Alamitos, California:  ‘We Pick the Constitution’: CA City Council Votes to Opt Out of Sanctuary State Law.   Maybe, just maybe, other cities and towns will follow their lead. 

Some advice from Kay Cole James to our Governor and Legislators:  Don’t Tax the Net.

The Daily Signal looks at Putin’s re-election. 

Supreme Court Ruling Could Mean Life or Death for Her Pro-Life Pregnancy Center.    One News Now is reporting that it is likely the Supreme Court will strike the California law.  

Political Guru, John Gizzi, thinks the late Congresswoman Louise Slaughter’s seat could go Republican. 

The Gatestone Institute has a disturbing article here.  And then there is this.  What is going on in Germany? 

6 Reasons Gun Control Will Not Solve Mass Killings.

Former President Obama and former AG Holder you may want to hire a few good lawyers.

Poor Mark Zuckerberg has lost over $9 billion in the last few days; but, don’t feel sorry for him yet, is he still worth about $66 billion – for now.   By the way, where is Mr. Zuckerberg these days? 

Dennis Prager writes a poignant article to comfort parents who have lost their precious children. 

Facing the Facts About Violence and the Mentally Ill.  

How de Blasio’s ‘equity’ push is driving up jail violence. 

Governor Cuomo – look at what is happening in California; this is your legacy also. 

Is Governor Cuomo losing it?

Bob Hardt of NY1 explains the long road Cynthia AKA Miranda has to overcome Mr. Big. 

The New York Times calls out Governor Andrew Cuomo’s “forgetfulness.”   When the Governor was asked if the Joe Percoco trial would reflect badly on him, he discounted the assertion calling to “political garbage” and went on to say he had not be implemented in Percoco’s schemes and suggested his name “was never mentioned” in the 8-week trial.  It was.  136 times.

The headline bellows that Governor Cuomo disagrees with parole of ex-radical who killed cops.  Well then Governor — do something to change it!  Fire the Parole Board Members, have Herman Bell appear before all the Parole Board Members to see if the three members that you appointed uphold the decision.  Do something to keep this wanton, cold-blooded, “I can fool the Parole Board” cop-killer in prison where he belongs until he dies.  Governor Cuomo don’t just say you disagree with the decision – do what is right and overturn it.

Tom Precious writes about the latest polling on Governor Cuomo and his job as Governor.  It is an honest clarification of Cuomo’s polling numbers. 

Cuomo’s ‘pro-woman’ agenda is all about gifts to abortion extremists.   If you do not know just how far Governor Cuomo is trying to expand abortion, in the budget, you must read this article and take the appropriate action – call your legislator and tell them 1) this proposal is appalling policy and goes too far in expanding abortion in New York State and 2) it certainly is not a budget item.

Unfortunately, this happens all too often in New York State.

NYCHA’s union problem.  

Giambra: NYS Conservative Party dragging Republicans down.   Mr. Giambra, many years ago, a very wise person explained to me that we carry our shortcomings/faults in our back pockets.  We never see our own yet instantly recognize them in others.  Think about that for a while.  If, as you say, your run for Governor is real, why did you leave the democratic party where your political views are in sync with the majority of its membership?

According to Laura Ingram’s PoliZette’s blog, James Kallstrom, the respected former FBI executive, that high-ranking Department of Justice officials had a ‘backup plan to basically frame Donald Trump’. 

Charles Hurt has this to say:  This trap was set well before Trump won.

Congressman Peter King calls on Mueller to give timetable for investigation. 

“Stop, Hillary. Just stop.” That’s the message from the New York Post after Hillary Clinton’s latest post-election analysis – Trump won, Hillary believes, because those who dared to oppose her are weak and bigoted. Well over one year later, Hillary is still obsessed with us deplorables.

How would you describe Hillary Clinton’s endless effort to blame her 2016 loss on “backwards” American voters? That’s the first question in our new Weekly Poll.

Election-wise, this was not a good week for Republicans – but was it really a good week for Democrats, either? 

It’s not over, but the GOP can learn from this week’s race in Pennsylvania, and however it ends up the Democratic Party can hardly hope to replicate this campaign – not unless they want to elect a full slate of Representatives who claim to support the Second Amendment. 

Newt Gingrich warns that if the GOP doesn’t shift gears before the midterms, we’d better get used to the idea of once again having Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. 

How concerned are you about the possibility of a Democratic takeover of Congress this year? That’s the second question in our new Weekly Poll.

I see many potential pitfalls ahead for Republicans – from bailing out Obamacare and caving in to the overwrought gun control zealots to spending like Democrats. 

So how about one more question on this topic – what do you think is the BIGGEST mistake Republicans can make as the try to keep control of the U.S. House? That’s the third and final question in our new Weekly Poll.

Finally this week, the conviction of Andrew Cuomo’s right-hand-man, Joseph Percoco, is yet another stain on Albany and the corrupt Cuomo Administration, and even after this bit of justice we’re left with more questions than answers – but don’t expect any answers from Cuomo. 

Have a great weekend!
 

Today’s  NY Post Editorial opines on the  shameful decision to parole Herman Bell.  Chairman Mike Long is calling on Governor Cuomo to rescind the order immediately.  Read his press release here. 

In the Metro section of the NY Post, this article explains how cold-blooded killer Herman Bell was granted parole.  This cold-blooded calculating killer told the members exactly what they wanted to hear; and they fell for his deceitful words.

Lawmaker demands removal of parole board members who freed cop killer. 

Parole of Cop Killer Raising Outcry by Police. 

Cop killer granted parole decades after cold-blooded murders. 

Diane Piagentini understands that letting a cop-killer out of prison is a betrayal to police officers who are putting their lives on the line now.  Officer Joseph Piagentini’s widow explains what it has been like without her husband for the last 40 years and then realizes that Black Panther Herman Bell will walk free.  She rightfully calls it a betrayal.

A betrayal to her, every policeman and every New Yorker. 

Governor Andrew Cuomo must reverse this decision immediately.  He must stand up for what is right, he must make this right.

Andrew Cuomo, New York, and the nation, are watching what you do. 

Last night, Tucker Carlson continued his series on Men in America.  You can watch it here. 

The Washington Post is reporting that Kudlow to be top White House economic adviser as Trump adds longtime loyalist.  While Larry Kudlow was initially opposed to President Trump’s tariffs, the exclusion of Mexico and Canada, made the tariff plan slightly more acceptable.  One thing is certain, both Kudlow and Trump understand and respect each other.  Betsy McCaughey weighs in on the tariffs in her NY Sun column. 

This would be a great choice, Mr. President.  Sources: Trump Wants Army Veteran Pete Hegseth to Replace VA Secretary Shulkin

Hillary, you know you are in the dog house when your own party tells you to please shut up and go away. 

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is considering firing top FBI official Andrew McCabe.  If it was up to me, he would have been fired a long time ago.

Canada seems to becoming to their senses:  Ordered to kill patients, docs tell bureaucrats to drop dead.

The UK is however, diving deeper into the progressive movement.

Don’t Deny the Link Between Serious Mental Illness and Violence. 

Even Under Right to Work, This Union Bullies Workers into Submission. 

More green, less energy by Ken  Girardin/ Empire Center.

The news of the day is Governor Andrew Cuomo’s close confidant, Joseph Percoco, was found guilty of conspiracy to commit honest services fraud, conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud, and solicitation of bribes and gratuities in connection with a low-show job given to his wife by an energy company with a downstate power plant interest before the Cuomo administration — three felonies.  He was also acquitted of three felony counts.  Governor Cuomo – obviously you cannot end corruption in Albany…when you never recognized it when it was right in front of you, or even worse, you ignored it and allowed corruption to flourish.  Fredrick U. Dicker’s July 24, 2014 column said it well:  Scandal exposes Cuomo as liar and phony.  

Hillary Clinton will say anything for attention…she just cannot admit she and she alone was the reason she was not elected.  This time, while overseas, Hillary really reached into the deepest depths of disrespect when she blamed racism and misogyny for her loss.  Hillary—get over it.  You lost.  Period.  Play with your grandchildren…they have a way of grounding adults…watch Frozen a few dozen times and just Let It Go. 

Eight of Linda Sarsour’s Most Controversial Tweets. 

What next?  Restaurant charged white customers more to combat ‘racial wealth disparity’.  The Pop-Up restaurant was conducting a social experiment launched by Nigerian chef Tunde Wey, who said the experiment was quite successful.

John Fund opines on California’s Reputation for Loony Left Behavior Only Gets Worse.  

Brad Polumbo writes in National Review online that Stricter Age Restrictions on Gun Purchases Don’t Make Sense. 

Send this to your liberal friends who support raising the purchase age to 21.  It may make them understand it isn’t the age nor the gun — it is the person who has no regard for life.  

Bill Hammond on the Single-payer’s SALT problem. 

Trump, “Your Fired,” three times:  1) Tillerson; 2) Goldstein and 3) McEntee.

One small step for science — but apology would be nice, too. 

Robert Knight opines on transgressing the diversity dictate. 

One of Tucker Carlson’s best segments ever.  

Nicole Gelinas opines in today’s NY Post on why only robots may save the MTA now.  Nicole also notes in her column how brave the contest judges are to flag this project for further study, considering how strong New York’s unions are.

If you have any doubt on how strong  New York’s Unions are, read today’s NY Post editorial:  Construction unions are robbing New York blind.

Good News:  State GOP to fight Cuomo over tax hikes.

More good news:  State Senate opens probe into plan to export homeless upstate.   This is a result of the NY Post exposing Mayor de Blasio’s scheme of offering a free year’s rent to homeless people who move out of town.   

Really, Mayor de Blasio?  You forced a person who dared to disagree with you to resign…after ensuring that members would be free to disagree with you.  So much for being a man of his word. 

Here is another one of Mayor de Blasio’s major failures that he must be held accountable for.   Obviously, the Mayor doesn’t subscribe to fellow democrat Harry S. Truman’s famous quote:  The buck stops here. 

In case you missed this:  For Now, Conservatives Taking Wait-And-See Approach On Gov’s Race. 

There are consequences to raising the minimum wage…Flagstaff, Arizona is proof.   

Even the very liberal Washington Post gives Congressman and DNC Vice Chair Keith Ellison ‘4 Pinocchios’ award for lies on Farrakhan ties.

The problem is far too many people believe what this woman says. 

Noted gun expert, John Lott, Jr., sets the facts straight about guns in schools.   

Big Brother fails.  Gun Benson writes More Signs: Parkland Killer Revealed ‘Gory Fantasies,’ Violent Impulses to Therapists for Years.  

Charles Hurt takes on the main stream media as they lose reality over the probability of the North Korea meeting between President Trump and Kim Jong-un. 

Conservatives around the nation mourn the passing of Dusty Rhodes.  Read Jack Fowler’s touching tribute to Dusty Rhodes here.  

The big news this week is that President Trump is planning to hold talks with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. Here is what that says about the White House’s North Korean strategy.

As Fox News explains, “President Trump’s tough rhetoric has led Kim to conclude that the use of force by the U.S. really is on the table and that the Trump administration can’t be played for fools, like prior American administrations.”

Indeed, if it were President Obama or President Hillary Clinton leading these talks, I would be concerned. But for a variety of reasons, I think President Trump can make it work. What is it that makes you think President Trump can be trusted to lead these talks with North Korea? 

That’s the first question in our new Weekly Poll. 

(President Hillary Clinton – I’m so glad I only have to use those words hypothetically!)

Nationally, the Trump economy continues to boom, exceeding expectations for job growth. 

Seeing all this economic growth and freedom, the Democrats naturally want to raise taxes.

And it’s shocking how much of our tax dollars help fund abortion – $1.5 billion over just three years, according to a new report. 

How do you think this money could have been better spent? That’s the second question in our new Weekly Poll.

Speaking of tax-and-spend liberals, it’s business-as-usual in Bill de Blasio’s New York City, and as Nicole Malliotakis points out hard-working taxpayers are shouldering the burden of the liberals’ tax-and-spend ways. 

The gun debate remained in the news this week, and it’s become clear that media elites and liberals don’t know and don’t care about the specifics of gun ownership – but as Barack Obama reminds us, the left doesn’t let facts get in the way of trying to abolish the Second Amendment. And of course, when liberals in our neighboring state Connecticut dismiss NRA supporters as terrorists, it’s clear that an honest debate isn’t really what the left is after.

What do you think is the worst lie or misinformation that liberals trot out in the gun debate? That’s the third and final question in our new Weekly Poll.

Have a great weekend!