Former Secretary of State writes in today’s New York Post:  A new message of hope & unity for this July 4th — Through it all, the American Dream endures

Two-hundred forty-six years ago, 13 colonies boldly declared their independence. They did so in opposition to the British empire, which at the time possessed the greatest military power on Earth. The reasons for this declaration were not spurious, and our Founders did not take the consequences of their decision lightly. Benjamin Franklin said as the  Declaration of Independence  was signed that “we must all hang together, or most assuredly, we will all hang separately.” Such were the stakes of this monumental moment in history.

Our forebears were willing to risk everything for a dream. A dream of freedom and of opportunity. A dream that says no matter where you come from, no matter what your background is, if you work hard and live honestly and justly, you can succeed. This is the American Dream.

Our tribulations

Today this dream may seem less attainable. Somewhat because of real problems: skyrocketing gas prices and runaway inflation. But somewhat, too, because of false narratives: America is racist, or America is in decline or government dependency is better than self-reliance.

Yes, things are tough today. Empty food shelves are appearing in grocery stores for the first time in decades. The ever-increasing price for families to put food on their tables and gas in their cars is an acute challenge faced by all Americans, in every corner of our republic. Indeed, these problems are hitting our working and middle-class families harder than anyone — this is likely the most expensive Fourth of July cookout any family in America has experienced in their lifetime. For many, the American Dream now may seem to have lost its luster.

In times of triumph and trial, Americans have always and will always find ways to come together. Not divided by race or gender or class or region; but as a single, indivisible people devoted to the common good of this nation we love. We can do this today by remembering what makes America exceptional and dedicate ourselves, once more, to safeguarding the enduring principles upon which it was founded. If we can do this, we will soon find the American Dream not only restored but full of greater promise than ever before.

When I think of the American Dream, I think of my Grandma Grace and Grandpa Earl. They married each other at 6:30 in the morning because Earl didn’t want to be late for work. Grandma Grace couldn’t afford to be late, either — she served as PTA president four times, led multiple Girl Scout troops, was a precinct committeewoman and made most of the clothes worn by their 10 children. Each was dedicated to serving the community they lived in, and to providing for the family they had built together. They upheld this commitment even in the harshest times in our nation’s history. Such are the kinds of people upon which the country we have inherited was built: people defined by their ethic of hard work, self-sufficiency and, above all, an abiding love for those they held dear.

This is the American Dream. It’s not something handed to us, as a gift, by a government. It is something we alone can create and realize, and we can only do so in a nation that safeguards the God-given freedoms with which our Creator has blessed us.

Our triumphs

Let us not forget the trials we have overcome. From two world wars, to devastating terrorist attacks, to a global pandemic. Through it all, Americans prevailed. We won those wars. We rose from the ashes of 9/11. During the dark days of COVID, churches stayed open to give hope to the isolated, sick and poor in spirit, families homeschooled their children when schools turned them away, and many businesses fought their way back from the brink of bankruptcy. The American people are indeed exceptional, and this becomes most evident when we are tested.

America needs a new message. Not one of defeat and decline, but one of vital optimism, grounded in the timeless, sacred principles of our nation: that we are all created equal, that we are “endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” These words, penned by Thomas Jefferson before he would serve as America’s first secretary of state, are alive in the hearts of every American today, despite the challenges before us. They abided in me as I was sworn in as America’s 70th secretary of state and director of the Central Intelligence Agency, and before when I served in Congress and the Army.

On July 4, 1863, the Union Army stood triumphant at Gettysburg, but at a great and bloody cost. At no time in history has our nation been so divided, or our future so uncertain. President Abraham Lincoln came to that great battlefield and called upon his countrymen to dedicate themselves so that “this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom, and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”

This exhortation echoes down generations, and America will answer it today, just as we always have. May God bless you, your families, and the United States of America on our Independence Day.

Happy July 4th, America!

Kate Smith introduces the song:  God Bless America.

Happy Independence Day

This weekend we celebrate the most important date in American history—July 4^th.  A significant day in every American’s life. Through the parades, cookouts, and fireworks, America gathers to commemorate its heroes and celebrate our freedoms.

Abraham Lincoln once said “I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him” these words remain true and if you’re like me, you find yourself fortunate to be born in a country that provides its citizens with inalienable rights—such as freedom of speech, or the opportunity to fight for Conservative values—such as the right to life. For these reasons, and many more, I am proud to pledge allegiance to the United States of America.

It is imperative we never allow these freedoms to perish. We must take personal responsibility, stand up for what is right, what is moral and defend our basic liberties from those who wish to undo our way of life by telling us how we should live or think.

I wish you all a safe and Happy 4^th of July with your family and friends. As you celebrate our independence, please take a moment to say a prayer for all those who made this weekend possible.

“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.” -Ronald Reagan

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Time for Republicans to unite behind Zeldin and save NY.

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Oh my.  Would he feel the same if a transgendered person did that to his child? Trans skateboarder, 29, defends besting ‘little girls’ in competition: ‘The age thing doesn’t really count’.  Ricci Tres had this to say “I have three kids, I’m married, I did my time in the military, I own a company. I’ve decided that I like being pretty and cute,” Tres said in an interview about skateboarding last year. “So, everything that goes with that is female. I love female bodies. I think it’s a work of art.”  Tres does not intend to medically transition outside hormone therapy.

DOJ paying $1.5M for ‘transgender programming curriculum’ in US prisons.

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Failed Leadership in America, as Defined.

I did a google search for “Joe Biden voicemail knew of Hunters China dealings” to see if the main street media was covering this revealing tape.  Try it yourself.  Let me know if you find any legitimate news source, other than the NY Post, that is reporting about it.

The NY Post is also making an effort to keep a smile on our faces.  Don’t want to come home, Joe? No prob — we’ll help you settle into Spain, and with all the disturbing news out there, I for one, am grateful.

PRIMARY DAY:  POLLS ARE OPEN UNTIL 9:00 PM. 
HAVE YOU VOTED YET?

NY Post editorial:  Today is the last day for New Yorkers to cast their vote in the primary election for governor — and the last chance for Republicans to choose someone who’ll finally put a stop to the state’s dizzying decline.  If Republicans want to save New York, they should be sure to vote for Lee Zeldin for governor.  There is no Conservative Party Primary as Lee Zeldin is the Conservative Party’s candidate.  Get your Republican friends out to vote for the only candidate who has the knowledge, experience and backbone to Save our State.

Democrats cater to the woke at their electoral peril.

Guy Benson writes in Townhall.com about the latest CBS News Poll: New Low and Bad Vibes For POTUS, as GOP Racks Up New Voter Registrations.

Will the main stream media acknowledge and follow the inhumanity happening at our southern border now?

Biden’s Federal Vaccine Mandate Takes Another Hit.

Biden loses his ‘America is Back’ strut as domestic woes overshadow G-7 summit

Voicemail indicates Joe Biden knew of Hunter deals with ‘spy chief of China’.  Joe Biden knew about Hunter’s Chinese business dealings, voicemail reveals

Hillary Clinton rips Clarence Thomas: ‘He’s been a person of grievance’.  Desperate to stay in the spotlight, Hillary describes her former law school classmate, Justice Clarence Thomas, as a man full of “resentment, grievance, [and] anger”.  Hillary’s description of Justice Thomas’ being a man of is actually only a reflection of herself.  Hillary’s longing to be the first female president are enhanced when there are articles like this The whispers of Hillary Clinton 2024 are starting to make their rounds on the internet.

Rich Lowry writes in today’s NY Post: No, conservative justices didn’t lie about Roe at their confirmation hearings.  Of course, Squad leader, AOC, thinks impeachment should be in play, reminding the rest of us that Ms. Ocasio-Cortez previous job as a bartender certainly did not prepare her for her current job as a congresswoman.  But that is okay, the main street media like her;  keeping her in the spotlight lets us know she is in over her head.

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The Child I Almost Had.

Under the Biden Administration’s Watch, Iran Sanctions are Violated with Impunity.

Biden’s Radical, Anti-Fossil Fuel Energy Policy Costs Americans Dearly.

That lap top that didn’t exist prior to the elections in 2020 just keeps on letting secrets out.

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Sen. Mike Lee’s Report Offers Scathing Critique of Biden’s Leftist Economic Policies.

Justices’ Home Addresses Blasted on Social Media With Zero Consequences.

Last week ended on a great note for those of us who cherish our US Constitution and the rule of law.  For almost 50 years, the Conservative Party, worked to have the decision that granted women the right to abort their babies reversed as we believed there was nothing in the US Constitution that mentioned, let alone allowed, an abortion.  Six US Justices agreed on Friday!  What saddens me personally is the women marching in the streets with hangers…are they that out of touch with the real world?  They shout out, my body, my right…yes you control your body; perhaps a little more controlling of your body would prevent your conceiving another totally separate body who has a right to life.  In 2022, there is absolutely no reason for a woman to become pregnant, unless they are too irresponsible to prevent it knowing they can abort a precious unborn life.

Six Supreme Court Justices also acknowledged, last week, that New York’s archaic concealed weapons was also not supportive of our US Constitution; another common-sense decision by those who acknowledge that the US Constitution was written by men who valued the lives of those who were forming a government like no other:  one that guaranteed its people life, liberty and freedom, and made its people responsible for maintaining their vision and values.

Lately, too many of the descendants of the visionaries who wrote our Constitution, are failing to understand the responsibilities it bestows on us.  They throw temper tantrums when reminded we are a Republic and we solve our differences at the polls; not by destroying property, threatening those who they do not agree with or refusing to debate ideas as an adult. Our Founding Fathers believed that government exists to perform only those services that the people cannot provide for themselves; my how that has changed with progressives at the helm.  But we can, and must, reverse course beginning right now.  Tomorrow is primary day in NYS.  Republicans (and Democrats) have a choice; Conservatives already cast their lot with the Zeldin/Esposito ticket (we are urging Republicans to do the same) because they understand the role of government.

New York preparing to roll out welcome mat for out-of-state abortion seekers.  “State Attorney General Letitia James promised last month to set aside $50 million to help women seeking abortions. Part of those funds will be used for women arriving in New York from other states where the procedures are illegal. ´ “Mayor Eric Adams welcomed women seeking abortions to New York City, where the city has budgeted $250,000 a year for abortions since 2019.”  “On Friday, after the decision was announced, Gov. Kathy Hochul declared the state “a safe harbor” for women seeking abortions. Hochul announced an advertising campaign and new additions to a website that would help women in New York and throughout the country obtain information about abortions.”  “This is repulsive at every level,” Hochul said. New York has no income other than the taxes people pay; payroll taxes, sales taxes, real estate taxes, gasoline taxes, and a myriad of other taxes.  New York’s government is making you pay for people to come to New York to have an abortion, if their home state has chosen to save the innocent unborn life.  Is this what you want your tax dollars to pay for?  The current administration obviously wants to make New York the abortion capitol of the United States, but we should be able to prevent our hard-earned dollars from being used.   What if the company they work for is paying for their travel etc., will any effort be made to prevent “double-dipping” or will this just be another government boondoggle that rips taxpayers’ money from their wallets?

Gov. Hochul calls for Extraordinary Session to thwart the US Supreme Court’s decision on NY’s concealed weapon ruling.  The Democrats who control New York stuck their collective thumb in the eyes of their constituents, when the redistricting process refused to adhere to the NY Constitution after voters chose to have an Independent Body draw the new legislative lines.  On Thursday, Gov. Hochul and her cohorts plan on passing legislation to override the Supreme Court 6-3 decision on what is now the unconstitutional concealed weapon ban in New York state.   The one-party rule in New York State proves Lord Acton’s famous quote is correct: “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” How busy could New York lawmakers get responding to court rulings?

David Keene writes in the Washington Times:  Red-flag gun control laws raise red flags

Today is only Monday and New Yorkers have two cases that are a win for the Conservative Cause.  Supreme Court Lets High-School Football Coach Kneel in Prayer.  Religious freedom continues to ring loudly!  Like last week, the same three Justices were dissenter’s:  Justices Breyer, Kagan, and Sotomayer.

The other win New Yorkers had in court is also a huge win for our republic:  New York judge rules law allowing non-citizens to vote is unconstitutional. Passed by the NY City Council last December, but not signed into law by either former Mayor de Blasio or current Mayor Adams, it would have allowed up to 1 million non-citizens the right to vote in NYC elections.  “The city’s law department, which could challenge the ruling in a higher state court, said the city was evaluating its options.”  As the Judge noted in his decision, “the law violated the state constitution, which says that “[e]very citizen” is entitled to vote.” Read Chairman Kassar’s statement here.

Thank heavens some still show their sense of humor!  What The Post wishes Joe Biden’s cue card would say.

Roe v. Wade Overturned!

“Roe v. Wade was a constitutionally flawed decision that never should have been issued.”  And today it was overturned.  The Conservative Party has been seeking this decision since the day it became the law, January 22, 1973.  We applaud Justice Alito, Chief Justice Roberts, Justice Thomas, Justice Gorsuch, Justice Kavanaugh and Justice Coney Barrett who upheld the United States Constitution with today’s historic decision.  Read my full statement here.

Former VP Pence Wows Conservative Party

Former Vice-President Mike Pence returned to a Conservative Party event on Wednesday evening and the crowed room responded to his remarks with thunderous applause, especially when he restated his strong support for the next Governor of New York State, Lee Zeldin.  Mr. Pence reminded those in the room how America, under the Biden Administration, has lost some of her standing in the free world, due to the erroneous mistakes of the current administration from our embarrassing exodus from Afghanistan to the disastrous flooding of ill-legal immigrants on our southern border and record high inflation.  His remarks stressed the importance of taking back the House and Senate in the upcoming November elections in an effort to end the progressive hold on the White House and noted that it is up to the voters across our great nation that only they can retake control in November and reminded us that while endorsements, editorial support and social media are all important for candidates, the most important conveyor of support is word of mouth…so call, text or email your family and let them know who you support.  Thank you for all you do to support the Conservative Party of New York State.

Tuesday, June 28 is Primary Day

The first step in Saving our State begins on Tuesday, when Republicans vote for Lee Zeldin in the Republican Primary.  (The Conservative Party does not have a primary and is proud to support Lee Zeldin, Allison Esposito, Lt. Gov. candidate, Michael Henry for Attorney General, Paul Rodriquez for NYS Comptroller and Joe Pinion for US Senate.) It is important that you use Mr. Pence’s advice about word of mouth being the best way to show support for Lee Zeldin.  A united Republican-Conservative candidate is the best chance of defeating the progressive hold the current administration has on New Yorkers.  Lee Zeldin will fire DA Alvin Bragg on day one and has committed to making New York safe again.  The New York Post editorial of June 16, 2022 said it best:  Lee Zeldin is the best bet for governor to save New York.  Take the first step on Tuesday to help make this happen.

SCOTUS Strikes Down NY’s Archaic Concealed Carry Gun Law

The National Review writes that “the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that New York’s “proper-cause” requirement to obtain a concealed-carry license is unconstitutional as it violates ordinary citizens’ Second Amendment rights.”  The 6-3 decision was written by Justice Clarence Thomas who used the 2^nd and 14^th Amendments and the decision in District of Columbia vs Heller as a basis to reject New York’s 1913 law that limited carrying concealed guns outside the home.  Justice Thomas noted “We know of no other constitutional right that an individual may exercise only after demonstrating to government officers some special need.”  Kudos to Justice Thomas, Chief Justice Roberts, Justice Alito, Justice Gorsuch, Justice Kavanaugh and Justice Coney Barrett.  You can read my statement here.

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The Conservative Party has for years been disappointed in some of the SOTUS decision that were based more on judicial activism than on what the US Constitution actually stated.  This week, we are pleased that the two decisions released were actually based on our US Constitution.  We have noted many times that elections have consequences, some right and some not so right, however the election of Donald J. Trump in 2016 was good for this still young nation, in that his appointments of Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court seem to be returning SCOTUS to interpreting the US Constitution to what was written, not what progressive justices want it to be.

The Supreme Court Stands Up For the Right to Self-Defense.

Biden ‘deeply disappointed’ with Supreme Court gun ruling: ‘Lives are on the line’.  I wonder if he ever considers how many lives have been saved by responsible people with their own guns protecting innocent people from out-of-control madmen or their own lives?

Another 6-3 decision handed down today:  Supreme Court rules out suing police for Miranda violations.  Of course, the same Justices voted it down as they did in the other decisions of this week, Justice’s Breyer, Sotomayor and Elena Kagan.

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Joe Biden lowering gas prices is as likely as a purple cow on the moon.

Gas prices have gone up about $3.00 per gallon since Joe Biden became president, so, how does saving $0.18 per gallon help?  The answer is:  it doesn’t really help much.  Let’s look at the math:  an average small car holds about 12 gallons, to fill it when the average price is $5.01 (today’s date 06/23/22) I will cost $60.12 if Biden gets his “gas tax holiday” of 18 cents off, it will cost you $57.96 a savings of $2.16.  A gallon of milk costs, on average, $3.31; one is $1.15 short for a gallon of milk.   Not a lot of savings for the consumer, but would be a huge loss to the federal government’s Highway Trust Fund, the major source of federal funding for highways, roads and bridges, leaving a gap in funding.  What will happen then?  Print more money?  Diesel gas creates the same problems in addition to driving up the cost of delivering the goods needed in stores.  The plan doesn’t seem to have the support it needs:  Gas tax holiday likely to land on empty amid Democratic opposition.

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Jeff Minick writes another great column!  Joe Biden’s Secret Unification Plan for America.