Candidate Obama who promised to review every line in the federal budget, is now asking agencies to trim $100 million? We ask, is he keeping his promise, you decide. http://www.nypost.com/seven/04212009/postopinion/editorials/obamas_rounding_error_165386
And while we are on the subject of the President http://www.foxnews.com/politics/first100days/2009/04/21/obama-open-prosecution-officials-cleared-interrogation-tactics/ is he really trying to destroy the CIA and undermine the safety of Americans?
Recommended reading on the "torture memo's" by Rich Lowry: http://www.nypost.com/seven/04212009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/torture_in_context_165372.htm
Thanks to Congressman King for understanding that the safety of America is what is at stake: http://www.nypost.com/seven/04212009/postopinion/editorials/pete_kings_wise_words_165385.htm
Thomas Sowell wants to know if you are an extremist: http://townhall.com/Columnists/ThomasSowell/2009/04/21/are_you_an_extremist
It is time for the banking industry to just say no http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124027165661037073.html
And here in New York State, the latest poll by Siena College would have us believe that 53% of New Yorkers back gay marriage. http://www.buffalonews.com/home/story/646140.html
This is at odds with other recent polls. What is certain, is that the Conservative Party is strongly in support of traditional marriage and will not waiver in its position.
On the lighter side, one has to celebrate Susan Boyle! http://townhall.com/Columnists/CalThomas/2009/04/21/pretty_woman Way to Go, Susan!!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
One has to worry when the President does not listen to four, yes four, former heads of the CIA regarding the release of legal memos on interrogation techniques. http://www.nypost.com/seven/04202009/postopinion/editorials/tone_deaf_on_terror_165279.htm
One person who had it right in his comments was Captain Richard Phillips http://www.nypost.com/seven/04202009/postopinion/editorials/heroes_of_the_high_seas_165280.htm
Kudos to all who volunteer to serve in our Armed Forces and let us pray that the release of the aforementioned memos do not bring harm to our brave service men and women.
More on what New York's high taxes are doing to everyday New Yorkers: http://www.nypost.com/seven/04192009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/escape_from_new_york_165198.htm
And more frightening news from financial expert and friend of the Conservative Party, George J. Marlin: http://www.nypost.com/seven/04202009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/dangerous_debt__nys_bond_gimmick_165234.htm
Over the weekend, I watched Michael Daly on Fox News talking about the rapid transformation of New York's newest Junior Senator, Kirsten Gillibrand, which prompted me to read his column: http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/columnists/goodwin/index.html
Couldn't help but think, this is what happens when we elect people without core values. They change in a blink and the only thing that matters is being elected. The absolute irony, as I finished reading his column was Gillibrand speaking of immigration families faced with "police officers, you know in a very combat-boots style, knocked down doors, pointed weapons" were her words and all I could picture was Elian Gonzalez!
Think about it Senator Gillibrand, nine years ago (April 22, 2000) the Clinton administration had AG Janet Reno do exactly what you described and returned a six year old (whose mother died in her attempt to live in a free country) to a communist country.
One person who had it right in his comments was Captain Richard Phillips http://www.nypost.com/seven/04202009/postopinion/editorials/heroes_of_the_high_seas_165280.htm
Kudos to all who volunteer to serve in our Armed Forces and let us pray that the release of the aforementioned memos do not bring harm to our brave service men and women.
More on what New York's high taxes are doing to everyday New Yorkers: http://www.nypost.com/seven/04192009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/escape_from_new_york_165198.htm
And more frightening news from financial expert and friend of the Conservative Party, George J. Marlin: http://www.nypost.com/seven/04202009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/dangerous_debt__nys_bond_gimmick_165234.htm
Over the weekend, I watched Michael Daly on Fox News talking about the rapid transformation of New York's newest Junior Senator, Kirsten Gillibrand, which prompted me to read his column: http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/columnists/goodwin/index.html
Couldn't help but think, this is what happens when we elect people without core values. They change in a blink and the only thing that matters is being elected. The absolute irony, as I finished reading his column was Gillibrand speaking of immigration families faced with "police officers, you know in a very combat-boots style, knocked down doors, pointed weapons" were her words and all I could picture was Elian Gonzalez!
Think about it Senator Gillibrand, nine years ago (April 22, 2000) the Clinton administration had AG Janet Reno do exactly what you described and returned a six year old (whose mother died in her attempt to live in a free country) to a communist country.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Weekly Wrap-Up
I’ve read about this a lot over the past week, so I wanted to make sure everybody saw it. Sen. Charles Schumer was on the Rachel Maddow Show on the ultra-liberal MSNBC network. Here’s what he had to say about conservatives...
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30110064/
“They have nothing positive to say. The world has changed. The old Reagan philosophy... is over. But the hard right which still believes... that, you know, traditional values kind of arguments and strong foreign policy, all that is over. So they have nothing other than to say no.”
Traditional values... strong foreign policy... THAT is what the New York liberals are against. I guess we should thank Sen. Schumer for being honest.
The fact is, the liberals here in New York and in Washington are certainly trying to undermine traditional values and a strong foreign policy. Let’s start with Gov. Paterson’s new crusade for gay marriage.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/17/nyregion/17marriage.html?ref=us
Most political observers in New York saw this as a desperate bid by the Governor to bolster his polling numbers. But guess what? So far it doesn’t seem to be working...
http://www.nypost.com/seven/04172009/news/regionalnews/nys_gay_bill_of_rites_164847.htm
Among the most vocal critics so far are Paterson’s fellow Democrats. Here’s Sen. Ruben Diaz: “It’s a challenge the governor is sending to every religious person in New York, and the time for us has come for us to accept the challenge.”
Another challenge for conservatives: The liberals’ assault on a “strong foreign policy.” The Obama Administration’s strategy seems to be redefine and retreat. As Victor Davis Hanson says at National Review Online:
“Fighting a clear war against enemies is dangerous. Clearly not fighting a war against enemies may be more dangerous. But sort of fighting a war, while acting as if we are sort of not, may be the most dangerous thing of all.”
Read it all here: http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=ZDIyMzBlZDk0NDBjZjJhYTUwNDQ0YWQ2NjcxMzRkY2I=
Yet another threat: Amnesty for illegal aliens. Late last week we saw President Obama float a “trial balloon” for what the liberals like to call comprehensive immigration reform – which you and I know full well means amnesty. Now Big Labor is on board:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/14/us/14immig.html?_r=1&scp=5&sq=immigration&st=cse
Think about these issues, and remember what Chuck Schumer says about conservatives: “They have nothing positive to say... they have nothing other than to say no.” Wrong, as usual.
On taxes (obviously a big issue this week, and a frequent topic in this week’s blog), the Conservative Party says let families keep the money they earn. On spending: We think our elected officials should be responsible with our money.
On the marriage issue... let’s preserve the traditional values that Chuck Schumer thinks are dead and buried – the values that have made America great since our founding.
On foreign policy: Let’s protect America. Plain and simple. Give our troops all the resources they need to fight for us. Use technology like missile defense and new weaponry that can make America safer.
Sorry to disappoint the Schumer liberals, but that’s my positive message for the week.
And I have one more positive thing to say: Have a great weekend, and stay tuned here for more news and opinions. Thanks!
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30110064/
“They have nothing positive to say. The world has changed. The old Reagan philosophy... is over. But the hard right which still believes... that, you know, traditional values kind of arguments and strong foreign policy, all that is over. So they have nothing other than to say no.”
Traditional values... strong foreign policy... THAT is what the New York liberals are against. I guess we should thank Sen. Schumer for being honest.
The fact is, the liberals here in New York and in Washington are certainly trying to undermine traditional values and a strong foreign policy. Let’s start with Gov. Paterson’s new crusade for gay marriage.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/17/nyregion/17marriage.html?ref=us
Most political observers in New York saw this as a desperate bid by the Governor to bolster his polling numbers. But guess what? So far it doesn’t seem to be working...
http://www.nypost.com/seven/04172009/news/regionalnews/nys_gay_bill_of_rites_164847.htm
Among the most vocal critics so far are Paterson’s fellow Democrats. Here’s Sen. Ruben Diaz: “It’s a challenge the governor is sending to every religious person in New York, and the time for us has come for us to accept the challenge.”
Another challenge for conservatives: The liberals’ assault on a “strong foreign policy.” The Obama Administration’s strategy seems to be redefine and retreat. As Victor Davis Hanson says at National Review Online:
“Fighting a clear war against enemies is dangerous. Clearly not fighting a war against enemies may be more dangerous. But sort of fighting a war, while acting as if we are sort of not, may be the most dangerous thing of all.”
Read it all here: http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=ZDIyMzBlZDk0NDBjZjJhYTUwNDQ0YWQ2NjcxMzRkY2I=
Yet another threat: Amnesty for illegal aliens. Late last week we saw President Obama float a “trial balloon” for what the liberals like to call comprehensive immigration reform – which you and I know full well means amnesty. Now Big Labor is on board:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/14/us/14immig.html?_r=1&scp=5&sq=immigration&st=cse
Think about these issues, and remember what Chuck Schumer says about conservatives: “They have nothing positive to say... they have nothing other than to say no.” Wrong, as usual.
On taxes (obviously a big issue this week, and a frequent topic in this week’s blog), the Conservative Party says let families keep the money they earn. On spending: We think our elected officials should be responsible with our money.
On the marriage issue... let’s preserve the traditional values that Chuck Schumer thinks are dead and buried – the values that have made America great since our founding.
On foreign policy: Let’s protect America. Plain and simple. Give our troops all the resources they need to fight for us. Use technology like missile defense and new weaponry that can make America safer.
Sorry to disappoint the Schumer liberals, but that’s my positive message for the week.
And I have one more positive thing to say: Have a great weekend, and stay tuned here for more news and opinions. Thanks!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Considering what hap pend at Georgetown University when President Obama spoke, http://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=46667, more pressure has to be put on Notre Dame to rescind its invitation to President Obama.
Charter Schools are successful across the nation and the price for that success is to have its funding cut due to the pressure of the teachers union. When did the teachers union decide that the education of children is secondary to their strength? And how long will parents continue to allow the education of their children be secondary? http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123985052084823887.html
It is interesting to note that in today's world of worldwide instant communication that Sen. Smith was noticeably absent from Gov. Paterson's roll out of his program bill to legalize same-sex marriage. Liz Benjamin (Daily News) blogs about the press conference and writes: "Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, who is being put under pressure by Paterson with this move, was also notably absent. Paterson insisted Smith is a "strong supporter of the legislation" and said he just got back into town yesterday (no word about where he had been) and didn't know about today's press conference." Read more here: http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2009/04/post-52.html#more
and the New York Post takes the Governor to task for not focusing on the real issues facing New Yorkers. http://www.nypost.com/seven/04162009/postopinion/editorials/dithering_daves_diversion_164640.htm
Charter Schools are successful across the nation and the price for that success is to have its funding cut due to the pressure of the teachers union. When did the teachers union decide that the education of children is secondary to their strength? And how long will parents continue to allow the education of their children be secondary? http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123985052084823887.html
It is interesting to note that in today's world of worldwide instant communication that Sen. Smith was noticeably absent from Gov. Paterson's roll out of his program bill to legalize same-sex marriage. Liz Benjamin (Daily News) blogs about the press conference and writes: "Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, who is being put under pressure by Paterson with this move, was also notably absent. Paterson insisted Smith is a "strong supporter of the legislation" and said he just got back into town yesterday (no word about where he had been) and didn't know about today's press conference." Read more here: http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2009/04/post-52.html#more
and the New York Post takes the Governor to task for not focusing on the real issues facing New Yorkers. http://www.nypost.com/seven/04162009/postopinion/editorials/dithering_daves_diversion_164640.htm
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
If you haven't attended a T.E.A. Rally yet, you still have time to do so. It really is time to let our elected officials know we are taxed enough. http://www.nypost.com/seven/04152009/postopinion/editorials/time_to_make_some_noise_164448.htm
And, yes, one way government could save some cash would be to lay off (of course if the Unions truly cared about their employees, they would at least negotiate in good faith some give backs) some public employees and some high-salaried employees on the second floor not protected by unions. http://www.nypost.com/seven/04152009/postopinion/editorials/sack_some_fat_cats__dave_164449.htm
I must go back to the T. E. A. Rallies for one moment and be grateful that so many people have showed up to express their concern about the out of control spending government is engaging in. America is a country built on the belief that its people are capable of deciding on what is best for them. We are not ruled by kings, rather ordinary people we chose to represent us and the key word is to represent us. We elected representatives and unless the current class of elected officials start listening to what we are saying, they will be out of work. Soon. Those who attend out the T. E. A. Rallies understand and are not intimidated by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/apr/16/napolitano-stands-rightwing-extremism/
http://townhall.com/Columnists/MichelleMalkin/2009/04/15/you_might_be_a_radicalized_right-wing_extremist_if%E2%80%A6
http://foxforum.blogs.foxnews.com/2009/04/15/napolitano_homeland_security/
And, yes, one way government could save some cash would be to lay off (of course if the Unions truly cared about their employees, they would at least negotiate in good faith some give backs) some public employees and some high-salaried employees on the second floor not protected by unions. http://www.nypost.com/seven/04152009/postopinion/editorials/sack_some_fat_cats__dave_164449.htm
I must go back to the T. E. A. Rallies for one moment and be grateful that so many people have showed up to express their concern about the out of control spending government is engaging in. America is a country built on the belief that its people are capable of deciding on what is best for them. We are not ruled by kings, rather ordinary people we chose to represent us and the key word is to represent us. We elected representatives and unless the current class of elected officials start listening to what we are saying, they will be out of work. Soon. Those who attend out the T. E. A. Rallies understand and are not intimidated by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/apr/16/napolitano-stands-rightwing-extremism/
http://townhall.com/Columnists/MichelleMalkin/2009/04/15/you_might_be_a_radicalized_right-wing_extremist_if%E2%80%A6
http://foxforum.blogs.foxnews.com/2009/04/15/napolitano_homeland_security/
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Are you getting what you pay for? If not, let the puppet master teach you how http://www.nypost.com/seven/04142009/postopinion/editorials/how_to_buy_a_city_council_164323.htm
"We're at the start of an unprecedented foray by the federal government into the governance of private-sector companies," states part of an article in the Wall Street Journal on line. Read more here: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123966939766015517.html
More insight on the national scene from a very wise man: http://townhall.com/Columnists/ThomasSowell/2009/04/14/magic_words_in_politics
Tomorrow is T. E. A. Day.... In NYC you can attend one at City Hall Park
The NYC Tea Party, sponsored by Parcbench and XA will take place on: Wednesday, April 15th
Location: City Hall Park Manhattan
Time: 7pm-9pm. Please bring as many people as you can.
It`s our future that is being mortgaged in Washington DC, in New York State and in New York City.
Citizens United is also a sponsor of the NYC Tea Party.More info here: http://www.parcbench.com/article_details.php?RId=103&topic=front
"We're at the start of an unprecedented foray by the federal government into the governance of private-sector companies," states part of an article in the Wall Street Journal on line. Read more here: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123966939766015517.html
More insight on the national scene from a very wise man: http://townhall.com/Columnists/ThomasSowell/2009/04/14/magic_words_in_politics
Tomorrow is T. E. A. Day.... In NYC you can attend one at City Hall Park
The NYC Tea Party, sponsored by Parcbench and XA will take place on: Wednesday, April 15th
Location: City Hall Park Manhattan
Time: 7pm-9pm. Please bring as many people as you can.
It`s our future that is being mortgaged in Washington DC, in New York State and in New York City.
Citizens United is also a sponsor of the NYC Tea Party.More info here: http://www.parcbench.com/article_details.php?RId=103&topic=front
Monday, April 13, 2009
We hope that you all had a Blessed Easter and Passover.
Hopefully you had time over the weekend to find your local T. E. A. Rally and will be attending one on this Wednesday, the 15 of April. Let us know if you spot politicians at the T. E. A. Rallies...it would be interesting to compare their voting record to their attendance record. http://www.nypost.com/seven/04132009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/tea_parties__real_grassroots_164143.htm
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/04/11/organizers-recipe-effective-tea-parties/
Kudos to our U. S. Navy! We SALUTE all of our volunteer Armed Forces and can only hope that any decrease in military spending is only slated for wasteful spending. Our volunteer Armed Forces need the best equipment to protect us and them while they preform their jobs. Heavy sanctions and loss of contracts must be placed on any contractor who abuses the system.
Is it a surprise to anyone that Mayor Bloomberg is seeking the WFP line? http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2009/04/13/2009-04-13_mike_working_key_labor_party.html Unfortunately, to some, the only thing that matters is to win election to office.
A glimmer of hope, that some elected officials see the error in just getting elected? http://www.nypost.com/seven/04132009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/albatross_164153.htm
Time will tell if they truly understand the weight of the albatross.
For the very same elected officials have kept New York as the tax capital of the world: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123940286075109617.html
http://www.nypost.com/seven/04112009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/where_your_taxes_go_163986.htm
Former Press Secretary, Ari Fleischer, writes how he would resolve the "fair share" tax issue: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123958260423012269.html
Another article on the Health Care issue: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123958544583612437.html Resolving the Health Care "crisis" is the goal of the liberals at the congressional helm and all voters must understand what the really means to all of us: the end of private health insurance.
George J. Marlin writes of Cardinal Egan's accomplishments: http://www.nypost.com/seven/04132009/news/columnists/a_tough_tenure_full_of_triumphs_164158.htm
Hopefully you had time over the weekend to find your local T. E. A. Rally and will be attending one on this Wednesday, the 15 of April. Let us know if you spot politicians at the T. E. A. Rallies...it would be interesting to compare their voting record to their attendance record. http://www.nypost.com/seven/04132009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/tea_parties__real_grassroots_164143.htm
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/04/11/organizers-recipe-effective-tea-parties/
Kudos to our U. S. Navy! We SALUTE all of our volunteer Armed Forces and can only hope that any decrease in military spending is only slated for wasteful spending. Our volunteer Armed Forces need the best equipment to protect us and them while they preform their jobs. Heavy sanctions and loss of contracts must be placed on any contractor who abuses the system.
Is it a surprise to anyone that Mayor Bloomberg is seeking the WFP line? http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2009/04/13/2009-04-13_mike_working_key_labor_party.html Unfortunately, to some, the only thing that matters is to win election to office.
A glimmer of hope, that some elected officials see the error in just getting elected? http://www.nypost.com/seven/04132009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/albatross_164153.htm
Time will tell if they truly understand the weight of the albatross.
For the very same elected officials have kept New York as the tax capital of the world: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123940286075109617.html
http://www.nypost.com/seven/04112009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/where_your_taxes_go_163986.htm
Former Press Secretary, Ari Fleischer, writes how he would resolve the "fair share" tax issue: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123958260423012269.html
Another article on the Health Care issue: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123958544583612437.html Resolving the Health Care "crisis" is the goal of the liberals at the congressional helm and all voters must understand what the really means to all of us: the end of private health insurance.
George J. Marlin writes of Cardinal Egan's accomplishments: http://www.nypost.com/seven/04132009/news/columnists/a_tough_tenure_full_of_triumphs_164158.htm
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