“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
This is the Speaker of the NY City Council, in Puerto Rico, celebrating the release of the co-founder of FLAN, the violent group who claims responsibility for over 100 bombings in the United States. DISGRACEFUL. The NY Post editorial is correct when it opines that radical and cynical pols are ruining the Puerto Rico Day Parade.
Another person free thanks to Obama. Personally, I think it is wrong that Pvt. Manning is allowed to be an active duty soldier while the appeal continues.
One more time: What part of their oath of office do they not understand? Do your research…sanctuary cities are the downfall of our way of life. Enough, America is not against immigration; it is against illegal immigration! Sanctuary cites only encourage illegals to go there and drain the resources necessary of the citizens who live there. Bryon York opines in the Washington Examiner on sanctuary cities.
Yesterday’s other big news is that the democrats got what they wanted with a little help from their friends in the media got what they wanted. Democrats must remember this: Be careful of what you wish for.
It is very apparent that the main stream media is doing all they can to once again control what people know and think. There was a time that the NY Times controlled and filtered the news to regulate what you read. ABC, CBS and NBC followed their lead and so did the rest of main stream media. The elite journalist liked the control they had — they knew what you needed to know and they filled the news with all that they thought was important. At one point Yellow Journalism drove the US and Spain to war. But that was then and this is now. Cable news came on the scene, Rush Limbaugh became a talk radio icon and the elite journalist became less important and certainly less influential. They have divided our country and now they are attempting to bring down the second person in modern times that has not caved to their agenda.
ZipDialog reports the latest on the Trump, Comey, Russia news as succinctly and accurately as any other article I have come across. Americans would be better served if the NY Times had done the same. Some pundits asked the right question: Why didn’t Comey come forward sooner? Joseph Curl has a great column in the Washington Times that asks a simple question: How did the Russians help Trump win the election? Sean Hannity wants to know where is the outrage over the leaks about the president? (The MSM won’t complain about something that it serves their agenda.) Dan Gainor writes that the liberals and the MSM are finally getting what they wanted all along…violence. The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) covered NSA advisor McMaster’s press conference yesterday and their lead off paragraph is perfect…”Former government officials have been demanding anonymity from the Washington Post in order to discuss a meeting they did not attend at the White House. President Trump’s National Security Adviser, Gen. H.R. McMaster, who did attend the meeting, has been going on the record this week along with other attendees to knock down the resulting story. Yet much of the press still seems to credit the Post’s unnamed non-attendees.” The final paragraph sums it up: “:But readers are able to evaluate H.R. McMaster. He has spent a highly distinguished career defending the United States. And he was at the meeting. And he’s on the record.”
Kudos to Senator Pam Hamling who won’t accept stipend/lulu as committee chair. The best way to resolve the stipend problem: eliminate them and every “pork-barrel project” they dole out. If the $79,500 salary for a part-time job is not sufficient, don’t run for office. In principle, legislators are supposed to be part-time employees for the precise reason to understand the consequences of legislation in the real world. By having careers outside of the legislature, they have a better understanding of their actions. Living in the isolation of the legislature for decades (another reason to enact Term Limits) creates an atmosphere of believing they know better than those who actually have to abide by what they decided is best for the rest of us. For the record, a police officer — a full-time position earns $44, 744, a fireman, another full time position earns after three years, $59, 629, teachers just starting out with a bachelor’s degree, earn $54,000 (albeit, they do have summers off) and Sanitation workers average $47,371 including overtime (they start at $33746) in their first year, also full time work. So, a salary of $79,500 for a part time public servant that does not require a degree is a pretty good salary that each one chooses to run for every two years.
George Marlin opines on those who remaking Gov. Cuomo for the next campaigns.
The NY Post editorial reminds us, once again, that Mayor de Blasio is all about taking care of his friends/donors at taxpayers’ expense. Sadly, the same things happen in Albany, again at taxpayers’ expense. (Let your legislator know you are firmly against these bills.: (https://www.nysenate.gov/senators-committees; https://nyassembly.gov/mem/)
The Internet and the Main Stream Media are besides themselves with the idea that President Donald J. Trump gave classified information about ISIS to the Russians. Really? Why would a man devoted to the freedom and prosperity of America bring harm to the people who trusted him with their safety and well-being? President Trump detractors — and even some who supported him — are doing all they can to undermine his every move. Yes, he is different — he thinks outside the box, entices his detractors with catnip, and doesn’t play by Washington’s rules. Exactly what the voters wanted — a man who speaks for them in a way they understand. McMaster on the above Washington Post story: It’s false. Here is Christopher Ruddy (founder of Newsmax) on President Trump’s supposed leak. Judge Andrew Napolitano on the “leak”.
There are far too many other disturbing articles/editorials in today’s papers: Breakaway State Senate Dems costs taxpayers $2.2M a year; Yet another taxpayer-funded union perk; and Dozens of bills aim to benefit public employees at taxpayers’ expense. The special interest groups are driving the agenda in Albany and the taxpayers are so busy working and doing their best to keep their families together that government believes they are doing good n passing some of these outrageous bills to satisfy the special interest groups demanding government’s money. Speak up New Yorkers when you read about these government give aways of YOUR money. Save these links (https://nyassembly.gov/mem/ and https://www.nysenate.gov/senators-committees) and when you see an article about unnecessary spending, copy the article link, click on the legislator’s email account, and let them know — NO MORE UNNECESSARY SPENDING! This is your money and it has never been easier to have YOUR VOICE heard. There is strength in numbers. When their offices start getting emails that enough is enough, they will pay attention.
What a hypocrite! Sen. Schumer, the only reason you want an Independent Counsel — knowing full well that there is no there, there — is to keep this “alleged Russian meddling” in the news for as long as possible. Shame on you! Why is your political agenda more important than the welfare of the citizens of the United States?
This woman’s thinking is twisted upside down, but, I would not expect it to be anything but twisted upside down when your goal is the death of completely innocent unborn children.
The uproar surrounding this week’s firing of FBI Director Jim Comey has been fake news at its finest – but the facts tell a different story.
Many feel that President Trump was right to tell Jim Comey, “You’re fired!” What do you think – do you believe Comey deserved to be dismissed? That’s the first question in our new Weekly Poll.
The real reason Comey was let go has nothing to do with Russia – though as the New York Post points out, the Left’s favorite narrative actually aids Russia’s goal of undermining our democracy.
But truth doesn’t matter to liberals who are obsessed with turning President Trump into President Nixon, or to a media establishment that has already impeached the President.
How would you describe the Left’s response to President Trump’s firing of FBI director Jim Comey? That’s the second Weekly Poll question I have for you this week.
A variety of names are being mentioned as possiblechoices to lead the FBI – what do you think President Trump should look for in the individual he nominates for this important role? That’s the third and final question in our new Weekly Poll.
There has been other news this week, and it hasn’t been good for Obamacare. Aetna is the latest insurance giant to exit the unsustainable Obamacare exchanges. Democrats have a (fake) reason for this latest blow to socialized health care, but why should we believe anything they say?
And finally, bad news for those who like to show their liberal good intentions by raising the minimum wage – it’s a disaster for workers in New York and everywhere.
Speaker Heastie, who hasn’t supported a crackdown on violent gangs believes that “A better approach is to discourage people from engaging in gang activity in the first place, and that is where the focus should be.” A very magnanimous response, but completely unrealistic. If parents cannot discourage the activity, how is government going to be able to keep them out of gangs? Do you seriously believe a curriculum in schools will make a difference? What makes you think potential gang members are attending classes? When that doesn’t work, will you suggest handing over money to keep gangs happy? How much will be enough? For four years the NYS Senate has made an effort to keep citizens safe; isn’t it time you do the same?
Errol Lewis writes in the NY Daily News that republican/conservative ideas are welcomed in New York City. Kudos to Mr. Lewis for seeing the light and making it visible.
Michael Goodwin opined in his Sunday column that he believes Hillary is running for President again! Trust me, it is worth the read.
Apparently, Governor Cuomo is not going to roll over for Hillary and is laying his own ground work for 2020.
Also in Sunday’s NY Post, the editorial board opined that even the City Council is worried about de Blasio’s spending spree. “When the New York City Council attacks you for spending too much and saving too little, you can be pretty sure you’ve gone way overboard.”
Newsday (subscription required) states in an editorial that “if lawmakers refuse to make it easier to cast ballots and to run for office, the re-energized public can get it done on its own — by voting in November for a constitutional convention.” They (the editorial board writers) obviously did not do their homework….it is a well-researched fact that those who write the changes (delegates elected to the Constitutional Convention) and control the process of a Constitutional Convention are either elected officials, their staffs, and others who are currently involved in the process. Downstate has the numbers to control the convention and we all know how progressives control downstate. Take a look at the City Council and the elected officials through the legislature…downstate progressives have the majority. Does anyone really believe that John Doe will win an election against recognized names? If so, please explain to me the reason why incumbents hardly ever lose. The 2016 Presidential Election results in NYS show Hillary creamed native New Yorker Donald J. Trump! VOTE NO to a colossal waste of taxpayers’ money, there are other ways to amend the NYS Constitution.
Nicole Gelinas opines on the debt-bubble landmine President Obama left for President Trump.
Democrats have been “Russian” to judgement, but the left’s “tinfoil-hat brigade” of conspiracy theorists and sore losers continue to lose credibility with their claims of collusion between President Trump and Russia.
And the sorest loser of them all, Hillary Clinton, is stumbling back into the political arena with a new group aimed at taking down President Trump – a task that Hillary’s had problems with before, you may recall. Hillary claims she’s now part of “The Resistance,” but can she resist scandal?
Hillary’s new PAC is said to be called “Onward Together,” based on her oh-so-successful campaign theme “Stronger Together,” but I’ve come up with some names that I think would be better – pick the one you like best in the first question of our new Weekly Poll.
We’ll keep with this theme for the second Weekly Poll question, too: How do you plan to “resist” Hillary’s latest venture into politics? (Standing strong with the Conservative Party is one option – we’ll be working hard for you here in New York to support candidates and ideas that I’m sure will be dismissed as “deplorable” by Ms. Clinton.)
Unemployment is down and Obamacare is on its way out this week. Many are saying good riddance to a system that’s already collapsing in on itself.
Now it’s time for the Senate to act, and it’s also time for the GOP to think far beyond just replacing Obamacare.
President Trump marked this week’s National Day of Prayer with an executive order protecting religious liberty – a very good start to his second 100 days.
And we learned more this week about Andrew Cuomo’s “incredible shrinking free college program” and all the strings attached. If Cuomo was teaching a college class on his fake free tuition giveaway, what do you think would be the best name for it? That’s the third and final Weekly Poll question this week.
The National Review calls on Congress to pass the current version of the health-care bill even though they still have serious reservations regarding the bill. You can read why here. Obviously, the health-care issue must be resolved as people’s frustrations are understandable. National Review also offers a solution to insuring the uninsurable, which is a major portion of the inability to come to an agreement. As the AMAC (Association of Mature American Citizens, the alternative to AARP that supports Obamacare) notes: Repeal and Replacement of Obamacare Will Happen Because There is No Alternative.
City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito has lost her mind! Does the Speaker really think that tax-payers are willing to give over their hard-earned money to hire attorneys to help violent felons fight deportation? She has crossed the line once again and has no regard for the safety of New Yorkers. Ms. Mark-Viverito has said on many occasions that when she retires she will return to her native Puerto Rico. Obviously, she has the same spending problems Puerto Rico has had for years and she will be living the life at home spending the money you have paid into her pension.
The NY Post editorial is rightfully calling of Ponte’s resignation…we all know Mayor de Blasio will not fire him.
Jimmy Kimmel comes under fire for using his infant son’s very serious health problems to push an extremely partisan emotional call for something he really is not qualified to discuss, especially when his emotions are still so very raw. That is part of the problem we taxpayers are facing; we are forced to pay for things based on emotion, not reality. We pray for infant Billy Kimmel; and for Bret Baier’s son Paul (who has never used his son’s health problems in a partisan manner) and the thousands of other children who have serious health conditions. They are so very blessed that they have been born in a country that can save them medically and that government has NOT become socialized…yet!