“Government’s view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it”-Ronald Reagan
The NY Post editorial opines on Mayor de Blasio’s overtime binge. You can end the reign of Boss de Blasio on November 7, but only if you are registered to vote. Click here to find out if you are, if not TOMORROW, FRIDAY is the last day to register.
Victor Davis Hanson opines on the state of the Union in 1968 and today reminding us of that the unrest of 1968 gave us three decades of relative calm.
We have featured some of Larry Hoist’s columns from the Punching Bag Blog in the past, but none have touched a nerve as this one does. Mr. Horist explains that abortion is NOT a woman’s health care issue and how he personally through research and compelling logic reached this conclusion. Be forewarned, while disturbing to view, the photo at the end of the article will reaffirm how abortion is the pre-meditated killing of an innocent child.
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You can’t change the administration that runs City Hall if you don’t vote.
This week the evil Las Vegas attack brought out the best in Americans, and also once again showed the ignorance and self-righteousness of the gun-control lobby.
We need a gun debate based on facts, not emotion – and the primary fact to remember is that the left doesn’t want “sensible” gun control, they want to overturn the Second Amendment. They can’t be honest, though, because the “evil” NRA that the Left loves to bash is in fact a force made up of actual, informed voters.
What do you think is the WORST aspect of the liberals’ calls for gun control after tragic events like the Las Vegas attack? That’s the first question in our new Weekly Poll.
File this under “Common Sense” – tax relief will mainly benefit those who pay the most taxes.
And while many politicians TALK about deregulation, but President Trump is getting the job done. Even as Congress can’t get its act together and repeal Obamacare, the President is doing what he can to protect taxpayers from Obamacare’s overspending.
I found this article called “What Trump Has Undone” – an ongoing account by the Washington Post of President Trump’s efforts to roll back the regulatory state. Of course the liberals at the Post are horrified, but to me it shows that the President is serious about reclaiming our government for we, the people.
I’ve compiled a list of just some of the rollbacks that I think would be most intriguing to Conservative Party supporters – for the second question in our new Weekly Poll, have a look at this list and tell me which reversal of big-government you support the most.
The Post’s outrage-disguised-as-reporting shows a phenomenon I think we’ve all noticed – the media is no longer even trying to appear objective. They hate Trump and have from the very start, and the media hacks will attack everything he does.
With that in mind, consider this outrageous story right in our own state. Anyone who knows Rep. Elise Stefanik understands just how insulting it is to suggest that she doesn’t think for herself – but don’t expect a peep out of the Democrats or the biased media liberals who are baffled by conservative women (and who have taken gobs of money from sexual predators – Sens. Schumer and Gillibrand, we’re looking at you.)
Why do you think liberals hate conservative women? That’s the third and final question in our new Weekly Poll.
Michael Goodwin’s logic and common sense delivers another timely column: Liberals’ gun control blame game is out of control. Be sure to read to the end of his column where he derides Michelle Obama and Hilllary Clinton.
Leah Libresco opines in the Washington Post how she used to think gun control was the answer, however, her research told her otherwise. Ms. Libresco’s last sentence “We save lives by focusing on a range of tactics to protect the different kinds of potential victims and reforming potential killers, not from sweeping bans focused on the guns themselves (emphasis added)” is exactly on point.
Katherine Timpf explains that the Second Amendment is the argument, either the Constitution has the power to protect our freedoms or it doesn’t.
The IRS did what? The IRS will pay Equifax $7.25 million to verify taxpayer identities and help prevent fraud under a no-bid contract issued last week, even as lawmakers lash the embattled company about a massive security breach that exposed personal information of as many as 145.5 million Americans. No-bid contract…it is time to have a simple tax code and shutdown the IRS!
Congressman Trent Franks calls for a straight up or down vote in the Senate on the late abortion Bill. We couldn’t agree more. Sen. Schumer, will you push for a straight up or down vote? How about you, Sen. Gillibrand?
This is the America I know: A community of heroes . One maniac does the unthinkable for whatever reason, and the majority of Americans react like true humanitarians. This is America, a country that comes together for each other, they portray the American ideals that this nation is built on, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Americans will always come together when evil shows its ugly, aggressive face; the difficulty is staying together when evil isn’t as recognizable and vicious.
Pray for our nation, pray for the people and families of those viciously murdered in Las Vegas, pray for the first responders, and pray for those who have to live with the memory of living through this maniac’s carnage. Here Are Ways You Can Help Las Vegas Victims.
This just boggles my mind: CBS fires vice president who said Vegas victims didn’t deserve sympathy because country music fans ‘often are Republican’…CBS was absolutely right to fire her, the question is, how does someone with so much hatred become a vice president at CBS?
It is troubling that NBC’s Chuck Todd and so many others believe that our Constitution excludes God-Given rights. Did they miss the classes that taught American History and the reasons for the Declaration of Independence? We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. People who have a platform with a big megaphone really should have to understand the history of our Constitution and Declaration of Independence before they try to convince people who do understand them that our ideals are dangerous. Todd Collins should listen to this: “Bo Snerdley” takes on NFL protests and white privilege.
What do you think is the Republican Establishment’s biggest problem heading into 2018? That is the first question in our new Weekly Poll.
President Trump set a winning path for the GOP in introducing his tax plan this week – and some are optimistic that tax relief will be an easier task than Obamacare repeal. The Trump plan has the power to spark economic growth and help all Americans. New York could take some lessons.
Here are ten key tax cuts in the President’s plan – will the GOP sabotage itself by buying into the liberals’ phony “fairness” arguments? Will tax relief be torpedoed by the Democrats’ “tax cuts for the rich” propaganda? Chuck Schumer is already cranking out the fake news.
What do you think is the biggest lie that Chuck Schumer and the Democrats will spread about President Trump’s tax relief plan over the next few weeks? That’s the second question in our new Weekly Poll.
Speaking of fake news – here is a prime example. And you can file this under “Can You Imagine if President Trump Said That?”
Here in New York, Mayor Bill de Blasio refuses to get serious about school safety, and this is the result. Yet another reason for New York City to choose a different path.
If anyone was going to partake in cheap symbolism, you’d think it would be Barack Obama, but at a recent golf event he stood with two of his fellow former Presidents for the national anthem. So why can’t pro football get the message?
Maybe the NFL is afraid of its players, as President Trump says. The league should certainly be worried when players snub fans like this.
From lawmakers to race car drivers, people are explaining why they stand for the Star-Spangled Banner. Why do you stand? That’s the third and final question in our new Weekly Poll.
Kudos to Sgt. Ed Mullins, President of the Sergeants Benevolent Association (the fourth largest police union in the country) for taking out a full-page advertisement in today’s NY Daily News that essentially asks NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to join him at the table to talk about what law enforcement and the NFL can do to better protect and serve the communities we all care about. Sgt. Mullins letter can be read here. Simply put; Don’t take a knee, take a seat.” Credit Michael P. Ramirez with cartoon banner.
Sgt. Mullins will be accepting our salute to those who keep us safe – the men and women who wear the blue — at our Fall Reception on Thursday, October 12, 2017 (Details here) and we hope you can attend to say thank you in person.
The NY Post editorial says “Nice ‘framework,’ Republicans — now get the tax-cut job done. E. J. McMahon, NY’s leading tax expert, has this analysis. Since the actual language has not been written yet, New Yorkers are in limbo not knowing if we will pay more or less. One thing is certain…New York has to cut spending or the exodus of people will become a stampede of New Yorkers moving to less taxed states.
The Manhattan Institute has an important analysis on pension promise. Everyone should read it and consider themselves forewarned and to prepare for the inevitable.
“As far as I’m concerned, any woman who voted against Hillary Clinton voted against their own voice in a way…” said Michele Obama which is a typical statement of progressive left-wing women. Ms. Obama, I voted with my intellect, my ability to understand that the America that voted for your husband, understood that he undermined every single principle that made America the only country able to bring freedom to the world by ending the despicable reign of Hitler’s Third Reich, tore down the Berlin Wall, spilled the blood of our young men and women defending your right speak out against our government and is still the most sought after county to live in– I certainly did vote with my voice and said loud and clear, I will help make America Great Again!
I must admit, this is one of the most disappointing photos I have ever seen. How do you defend the core values of America when you believe “communism will win?” He, of course, is encouraged to have his own opinion; this is America and we try not to coerce people to think exactly the same, albeit, lately it certainly seems as if we do. The vast majority of American’s love our country and our Flag and stand when singing the National Anthem, we truly appreciate the freedoms granted us by the US Constitution and defended for us by veterans, far too many of whom have given there all. But there are those who don’t, like the man in the photo and those who are #takingtheknee; and we take offense. Perhaps, those who don’t see it our way, will eventually learn that they live in a country that has supported their right to disrespect the symbol of freedom. Try #takingtheknee in North Korea, Iran, China, Cuba, Russia. Our freedoms will not protect you there; then maybe they would understand our disappointment in their disrespect.
It is even more disappointing to watch #takingtheknee when Americans realize that the NFL is subsidized by our tax dollars! Money that could be used for education, housing, or safer roads.
Jason L. Riley writes about his own experiences and asks those who are #takingtheknee the larger question: whether what is being protested has some basis in reality beyond anecdotes and viral videos on social media.
By the way, Governor, you really need to study the definition of “immigrant” — a person who migrates to another country, usually for permanent residence. Doesn’t your birth certificate say you were born in New York City NY. If so, please explain, why you say you are an immigrant. Also, we are proud of the immigrants who have come to America to contribute to our way of life, we do not support those who come into our country illegally and flaunt the rule of law.
Nicole Gelinas reminds us of the help Puerto Rico needs and what it doesn’t need.
In case you missed Michael Goodwin’s column over the weekend, we linked to it here. As Mr. Goodwin does quite often, his column shines a light on why the swamp must be drained.