“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
Cuomo’s control is still front and center. This editorial from the Observer (western NY) is a rather fair assessment of Governor Cuomo’s handling of the COVID-19 crisis; and like us, believes the time has come and passed to end his total control handed to him by the democratic controlled Houses. The citizens of this great state elected a Governor, (and 213 members of the Legislature) not an Emperor who rules as if he is the only person who is capable of making decisions.
Just months after saying Joe Biden’s relationship with segregationists was “hurtful,” and attacking his record on desegregation bussing, Kamala Harris has accepted Joe Biden’s offer to join his ticket in November.
Harris’ selection as VP cements the Democratic parties hard turn left. Moderate polices are no longer welcomed. Instead, the potential Vice President, whom many believe could be elevated to President due to Joe Biden’s health concerns, is for no restrictions on abortions, ending cash bail nationally, single payer healthcare, and support of sanctuary cities.
Kamala Harris represents the new Democratic party. The party is hell bent on crippling tax increases, defunding police departments, and returning America to its status as the worlds piggy bank, taking care of foreign interests before our own here in the United States.
Manufacturing jobs in the rust belt will disappear the same way they did when Biden was Vice President. Pennsylvania will lose its fracking industry resulting in the loss of thousands of jobs, and cities will continue to crumble under lawlessness and disregard for law abiding citizens.
Malliotakis, Katko Go Live with Commercials
Assembly member Nicole Malliotakis, congressional candidate in New York’s 11th district, rated as a top 10 overall race in the country, and incumbent representative John Katko in New York’s 24th district, recently went up with their first live commercials.
Nicole is looking to flip the 11th district red. As a candidate for Mayor in 2017 she won 68% of the vote in the district. You can view the Malliotakis Ad here.
Congressman John Katko has represented the 24th congressional district which includes the city of Syracuse since 2015. This seat is one of the few seats in the nation that Hilary Clinton won, that the Conservatives/GOP currently hold. A hardworking incumbent, Congressman Katko nevertheless faces a strong challenge in this Democratic leading district. You can view the Katko Ad here.
New York Parole Board Set to Release Another Violent Murderer
A man convicted of gruesomely raping and murdering two moms as their young children listened to their harrowing screams is set to be released from prison September 3.
Just six years ago, Samuel Ayala was asked if he would have killed the children had he not run out of bullets, he refused to answer.
In 20 short days, New York is set to release another convicted murder. A murderer who should have been sentenced to death in 1977. His crime is unconscionable, and incomprehensible. So is the parole boards decision to release him.
Ayala was sentenced to life in prison, and that’s exactly where he should remain until his last breath. He cut two lives short, left two families with mothers, daughters, and wives.
Ayala forfeited all his freedoms when he raped and murdered two innocent women. He should never experience one second outside the prison walls that currently house him.
I am outraged and saddened by yet another terrible decision to release a murderer back onto the streets.
The two victims don’t get a second chance, the children don’t get their mother back. Their only memory is the horrific sound of screams and Ayala laughing uncontrollably as he shot the Westchester moms.
I am appalled by the parole boards latest decision and even more appalled Governor Cuomo stands by idly as murderers who show no sign of rehabilitation are granted their freedom.
September 11 Light Tribute Cancelled
Today we learned that the 9/11 Memorial and Museum production company will not display the Tribute of Lights on the 19th Remembrance of America’s darkest day.
The two bright blue beams remind New Yorkers and the world that there is always hope that the future will bring peace through strength and vigilance.
Certainly the health of the individuals responsible for the display is important, however, in a city where millions of people have returned to work safely, adequate preparation could have and still can be made to protect the workers while respecting the 9/11 Memorial and Museum’s mission to commemorate the unbreakable spirit of New York and our strong belief that we shall never forget.
For Immediate Release
August 14, 2020
Contact: Shaun Marie
518-356-7882
www.cpnys.org
Brooklyn, NY — Today we learned that the 9/11 Memorial and Museum will not display the Tribute of Lights on the 19th Remembrance of America’s darkest day.
The two bright blue beams remind New Yorkers and the world that there is always hope that the future will bring peace through strength and vigilance.
Certainly the health of the individuals responsible for the display is important, however, in a city where millions of people have returned to work safely, adequate preparation could have and still can be made to protect the workers while respecting the 9/11 Memorial and Museum’s mission to commemorate the unbreakable spirit of New York and our strong belief that we shall never forget.
Chris Churchill writes this in the Albany Times Union: The number Andrew Cuomo doesn’t want you to know. Fortunately, there are some out there that are unwilling to sweep this ongoing crisis as to the number of deaths in nursing homes under the rug as the Emperor is trying to do.
Then there are those who destroy the core values of what helps America be the greatest nation in the world…why would anyone set out to destroy a McDonald’s House that only helps families during a health crisis? The people who did that last night crossed the line and deserve a long prison term – for the fear they placed on the occupants — as well as a lesson on humanity and then they should have to volunteer at a McDonald’s House to understand that doing good gives a sense of purpose that destroying property will never provide. Pray for America; for if things like this are allowed to continue, America is on the path of devolving into a Third World Country.
Why is Governor Cuomo so fearful of an independent investigation into his administration’s handling of the COVID-19 crisis when it comes to nursing homes? Governor Cuomo actually said in the article that “Cuomo argued that a recent review by the state Department of Health found the cause of more than 6,000 nursing home deaths in New York since COVID-19 began was attributed to infections spread by staff members and not by residents who were, under his advisory order, returned to the facilities from hospitals while still infected but recovering. Cuomo said that report had been reviewed by “credible industry experts.” Wow! Can you imagine what Cuomo’s reaction would be if the tables were turned and President Trump was defending his administration’s investigating itself? The Emperor would be incensed; he would shout from his bully pulpit that a fox cannot guard the hen house. Yet, here he is defending, deflecting and calling it political when it is apparent that a complete cover-up is being engineered by those who are responsible for allowing COVID-19 to spread like fire in dry grass. There are no more public hearings on the matter; it is up to the public – you and I – to be certain that those responsible will be held accountable. This is not about politics (The Nation is hardly a right-leaning publication).; this is about NEVER allowing an error in judgment that claimed lives, that failed to protect those most susceptible, and the ensuing denial that a grave error in judgment was made ever happen in the future.
Michael Gormley writes in Newsday that nursing homes defend NY virus response, but say changes needed. When you read this article, it notes that “Nursing home operators said Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and the State Legislature had cut funding to nursing homes over the past two years, exacerbating staff shortages…” could it be they (nursing home operators are fearful of more cuts since the NYS budget is facing a $30B deficit.) Government programs are meant to help those who are not able to help themselves, not those who choose not to help themselves. Those in nursing homes are obviously not able to care for themselves placing the onus on government to do what is right and that includes not sending them back to nursing homes when they are COVID-19 positive.
Twitter still has @cpnys suspended and as you can tell, it really is getting rather annoying. Perhaps they should read this article: Why a Culture of Free Expression Demands Tolerance. What the powers that be at Twitter fail to understand, is that no one is forced to read what we post! If some simple-minded snowflake is “triggered” by something that we posted, what were they doing reading @cpnys, other than to lodge a complaint to stifle our right to express opinions. It really is a disgrace that Twitter allows the “cancel culture” to flourish in a country whose First Amendment guarantees its citizens freedom of speech.
This is New York’s legacy while under total democratic control: Fiend who raped, murdered two Westchester moms as kids listened is being freed. You can change New York’s legacy; get involved in your local campaigns for the NYS Legislature, contribute if you don’t have the time; make phone calls, if you can’t contribute. Do SOMETHING to regain a balance of power!
“Bob Avakian, chairman of the Revolutionary Communist Party USA (RCPUSA), has endorsed Joe Biden for president,” is the opening sentence in Robert Knight’s latest column in the Washington Times. Read the rest of it here.
The Daily Signal writes that the White House Weighs Bill in Response to Big Tech on Free Speech. Conservatives support the First Amendment and are not prone to support any attempt to regulation free speech, however, when certain aspects of free speech are silenced, there may be no alternative than Congress stepping in to make certain that free speech is not silenced by bots or AI or some biased group of uneducated cretins. I will admit that I am prejudiced since Twitter has silenced us since July 10 and twice before this year. We can not access what others are saying and our voice isn’t being heard. Twitter may continue to ignore us, not responded as to what we may have done to violate their rules, but they will never, ever completely silence us or others in the conservative movement.
Earlier this week, Mayor de Blasio announced he would impose checkpoints at various New York City points of entry to enforce quarantine for those traveling in from out of state by car.
This is yet another stunt perpetrated by the Mayor in his bid to one up the Governor in their battle to crush New York City business, and make our once bustling city, just another over governed mess.
The Mayor has no real answers for all the problems plaguing New York City, instead he seems hell bent on finding ways to make life more difficult for New Yorker’s and tri state residents who travel in for work or pleasure.
We have seen extraordinary cooperation and sacrifices from residents and business owners who continue to try and comply with the ever- changing rules regarding where you can patronize, what you can eat, and what you can drink.
Mayor de Blasio is not built to lead the city through these tough times. We should continue to work collectively to save businesses and reward residents, a majority of whom are following social distancing guidelines daily, not add to congestion at the bridges and tunnels, making it more difficult for people who come to NYC to spend their hard-earned money.
Nursing Home Hearings
The kangaroo court organized by the Democrats in the state legislature convened earlier this week as hearings regarding the New York State Health Department’s handling of the coronavirus and nursing homes began.
Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker was questioned by state legislators on the decisions they made to place COVID-19 positive patients in nursing homes amongst residents who showed no signs of sickness.
The Department of Health has reported nearly 6,600 residents who had or likely had COVID-19 died at nursing homes. NY state has not disclosed how many nursing home residents have been infected with COVID-19.
The state has thus far failed to provide accurate data, to which GOP Senator Tom O’Mara made clear is unacceptable as Dr. Zucker and his Health Department have known for many weeks he would be testifying at the hearing.
The truth is the Democratic conference, who control the investigative committees, are failing to use their subpoena authority to compel testimony and demand records.
This investigation has started off as a sham and it is my opinion it will end as a sham.
The New York State Conservative Party continues to call for an independent investigation.
Silenced on Twitter
For the third time in as many months, Twitter has locked the state party out of their account and has failed to provide us with any information as to why we do not have access to our account.
No terms were violated, no rules were broken, and nothing inappropriate was posted to our account at any time.
I find it extremely troubling that we have been silenced on Twitter, which we used regularly to update our followers on party information and candidates state wide.
While we continue to attempt to regain access and fight Twitter’s censorship, we ask that you follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Parler to keep in touch and up-to-date on the latest news regarding the state party and our candidates.
Dems’ demand for ‘slush fund’ in aid package threatens to derail PPP extension; yet, the Republicans get the blame. If we are trying to help those who are out of work due to government restrictions on businesses, why are democrats demanding bail outs to city and states? Now is not the time to just hand over money to governments who never set aside money for emergencies or worse spent money they did not have by projecting rosy revenues. The money they are talking about comes from us, every working person, and quite frankly, we don’t have extra money to give to governments that failed to plan.
From the Wall Street Journal (subscription required) Read Joe Biden’s Lips: New Taxes BTW, his new taxes have nothing to do with the COVID-19 payments made and deficits to be filled.
The Pot Industry won’t like this headline: Weed is not good for your heart, studies say. CPNYS stands by its position that marijuana is still a Schedule I drug; and according to the FDA, Schedule 1 drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.
Michael Gormley’s report on the joint hearings held by the legislature yesterday regarding the nursing home COVID-19 deaths is here. Fox News’ meteorologist Janice Dean, who lost both her in-laws, responds to the hearing here.
A federal judge upends NYS Election Law by ordering mail-in ballots to be opened. Just so you know, the Judge, Analisa Torres, was appointed by former president Barack Obama, who has called for mail-in ballots in this November’s elections; Mail-in ballots, as opposed to Absentee Ballots. Absentee ballots have a long history; mail-in’s do not. Here is a Washington Times article on the debacle.
This endorsement speaks volumes: Hochul (no bail, empty jails, etc.) Endorses Cobb; Troopers PBA (putting their lives on the line to protect New Yorkers ever day) Backs Stefanik
If you haven’t heard of the Lincoln Project, you should read this assessment of it in the Washington Examiner.
How pathetic is this headline: Ex-New York Times writer Bari Weiss says paper ‘living in fear of an online mob’ “… when you are living in fear of an online mob, you know, all it takes is a dozen people to repeat a lie about you — that you’re a racist, that you’re a transphobe, that you’re a bigot — for that lie to become true and that’s extremely dangerous.” At least Ms. Weiss recognizes the power of the cancel culture and has been willing to stand up against it. It didn’t take long for the once great NY Times to devolve into the cowering Grey Lady.
One really must try hard to understand the logic of the elected democrat officials in New York State. Assemblywoman Latrice Walker, D-Brooklyn, recently introduced legislation that seeks to require biometrics, fingerprints and/or an eye scan and/or facial recognition, in order to verify one’s age for the purchase of alcohol or tobacco. To elected democrats this appears to be important; however, when it comes to voting no proof of citizenship, age or residence is required. Someone, please explain their logic, or better yet, explain how they get elected.
The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) also points out the lack of logic most democrats seem to suffer from in this article: Economists vs. Common Sense; If you pay people not to work, fewer will work. Except at Yale, it seems. From the article: “Senate Republicans have offered to extend the enhanced benefit by $200 weekly for two months, which would still allow many low-wage workers to make as much as they did working. Democrats are demanding that the extra $600, which expired on July 31, be extended into 2021. If you subsidize not working, you get less work.” We all know the media extol Sen. Schumer and Speaker Pelosi for their ‘standing strong’ for the working man; but the media fails to acknowledge that that same working man is the person who pays the taxes that allows the government to pay the benefit, if they are not working (and paying the taxes) where is the money coming from? Simple question; yet ignored by the main stream media. If unemployment is as rampant as the press proclaims, where is the logic in Schumer, Pelosi, almost all democrats and their partners in the main stream media? Government does not sell a product for people to invest in, they take their money from working men and women, or perhaps they believe there really is a golden goose, whose ending they have chosen to ignore.
City Journal’s Colman Hughes writes about The Nonconformist; Over a lifetime of scholarship and public engagement, economist Thomas Sowell has illuminated controversial topics such as race, poverty, and culture.
The Conservative Party is committed to preserving the history of our great country and the men and women, who through their courage and fortitude, make this nation great. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin set us on a course that allowed us to improve our nation, to lift out of poverty millions of people, to guarantee religious freedom for all, and to offer unlimited opportunity for all its citizens. We are committed to preserving this legacy by honoring those who made this a reality.
In conjunction with our re-nominating of President Trump and Vice President Pence, we will be publishing our National Affairs platform on our website that was recently adopted by our Party’s Executive Committee. Here are a few highlights:
The Economy:
After decades of losing millions of manufacturing jobs overseas, the Conservative Party applauds the Trump Administration policies that has dramatically reversed the outflow of jobs. America is creating jobs at home at a faster pace than ever before. In addition to jobs, wages have increased for most workers and taxes have decreased. The statistics prove that this economic expansion is impacting workers at all levels of society. Black and Hispanic employment is at the highest level ever. We urge the continuation America First economic policies.
Law Enforcement:
The Conservative Party stands with the vast majority of Americans who oppose calls to defund law enforcement. While policing can always be improved, and unfit officers removed, the need for well-trained, adequately staffed law enforcement agencies are necessary to protect the rule of law for all.
The Right to Life:
Throughout the history of the Conservative Party we have worked with Democrats, Republicans, Liberals, and Independents. In recent years the Democrat Party has taken such a radical turn Left we find ourselves at loggerheads with them on issue after issue. Our differences have become monumental and none more glaring than on the issue of Right to Life. Democrats have adopted the barbaric policy of sanctioning the aborting of children as they are emerging from the mother’s womb. Having lost battle after battle in the abortion wars, the Democrats have adopted a policy that is inhumane.
Foreign Policy:
The greatest foreign threat to American interests is the People’s Republic of China. Through misguided policies of successive American Administrations, Communist China has risen to become a dangerous force that threatens the United States, our Asian allies, and the entire world.
The prime objective of foreign policy is to prevent war. Following the advice of our first President, George Washington, the United States should avoid entangling alliances. The objectives of our allies are not always identical to our own. We believe all our alliances, including NATO, should be re-evaluated to see if they still serve our national interests.
We believe the United Nations and any international organization that does not uphold the values of freedom and genuine human rights, are failed experiments. We applaud the Trump Administration policies that improved economic relations with Mexico, Canada, and other nations.
A full version of our National Affairs Platform will be available soon on our website. You will be able to read the expanded version of our 13 positions.
Nadler Lies, Calls Antifa Violence a “myth”
As we see images and hear first-hand accounts regarding the carnage being caused in cities across America, New York Congressman Jerry Nadler declared the events and Antifa violence as a “myth.”
Never mind that many of you experienced the rioting first hand, as I have here in New York City. Democrats feel so invincible they now believe they can perpetrate lies regardless of the television coverage showing live fires, stores being vandalized, and police vehicles set on fire.
The Democrats continue to grasp at straws in an effort to discredit President Trump. Now, they are telling the American people that there aren’t any violent protests. Blatant lies cast by shameless, far left liberals, who thrive off chaos and wish to see harm done in American cities to cause unrest and division.
If Rep. Nadler is interested, I will personally pay for his travel to Seattle, Washington where Antifa thugs and protesters have been anything other than peaceful.
Facebook Live with Gordon Chang
I was happy to be joined last night by Fox News Contributor, Author, Columnist, and renowned China expert Gordon Chang for a Facebook live discussion. We covered many topics including COVID19, The Houston consulate closing, the 2020 elections, and much more.
Who said the two major political parties that are the players in Washington, DC, can’t agree in this strange political year? Yesterday, both parties proved they have a “common enemy” called Big Tech, albeit for different reasons. In today’s “cancel culture” world, this is a good sign; political parties – and individuals, colleges, big and small businesses, etc. – are allowed, no, they should be encouraged to reasonably discuss different opinions. Most Americans agree as evidenced by Big Tech’s facing backlash (and the Washington, DC circuit is on the same page.) Since @cpnys is currently suspended on Twitter, (the 3rd time this calendar year, in March for 30 days, in May for 16 days and currently since July 10) we understand the frustration of being silenced without any explanation of why we have been silenced. Personally I cannot understand why Twitter Greenlights Ayatollah’s Calls for Genocide, while that very same platform has removed Trump tweets for ‘glorifying violence.’ I have asked the Twitter powers that be that question and am waiting for a reply; however, I am smart enough to know I shouldn’t hold my breath. As we have noted; this November’s election is about America’s future, the America we love and admire for being the greatest nation that freedom loving people long to be a part of; or the America the progressive, undereducated, left want America to be.
Anyone who didn’t see this coming must have been living under a rock without access to reality. Knowing that, it still is daunting when you see the actual numbers. COVID-19 is still causing havoc and as long as people keep choosing to ignore the recommendations, the economy will continue to falter. People are eager to get back to work, sports and weekend relaxation, our normal routines and our economy will recover…it is up to you.
Cuomo: Taxing wealthiest New Yorkers won’t cover COVID-related deficit. Translation: Everyone is going to pay more in taxes; especially if the democrats continue to have a strangled hold on every branch of government. YOU can change that on November 3!! We must elect those who understand how crucial it is to have a balance in our government. This editorial is spot on: Cuomo’s overreaches neglect the real problems. Remember, the democrat-controlled legislature gave the Governor/Emperor carte blanche when COVID-19 descended on New York. What other state legislature also abdicated their responsibility? It appears from this article that many states had some authority when and if a “state of emergency” is declared, but not to the extent New York’s Emperor/Governor has with the abdication of the democrat-controlled legislature.
File this under: Governor Cuomo seeks to a “save face” and not let his Restore Mother Nature Bond Act be in the November ballot, knowing full well it would fail.
Do you think Governor Cuomo failed math? I am beginning to wonder myself. Governor Cuomo, aka, the Emperor, admits to a $14B shortfall this year and a probable $16B next year, but he is asking Congress for $500B unrestricted aid in the HEALS Act. So why is he asking for the extra $470B of your money? Other than stating that NY has not been treated fairly and mentioning a few other shortfalls, there is no indication why the extra $470B is required.
