We have blogged about absurd things in the past, however, this one takes the cake. If this is what our State Department is pondering, no wonder we are at risk.

First we bail them out, then we tax them. Mr. President, let the free market work. May we also remind you that government does not create jobs, you and Congress may think you can, but history proves government does not. Your spending is the problem; companies will not hire as long as you continue to tax businesses excessively and eliminate any hope of a profit.

Apparently, the only thing President Obama really wants to do is to spend more.

New Jersey passes "medical marihuana", (read the comments) the New York Assembly has passed a bill in previous years, our question becomes: Will this be next? There is nothing medicinal about marihuana.

Senator Chuck Schumer vunerable? John Faso (a speaker at our upcoming conference) thinks he may be.

It's Thomas Sowell Tuesday!

Something really has to be done about the attitude some elected officials have. And the "perks" they seem to get.

Michael Mulgrew is fighting for the wrong ideas.

Talk about wrong ideas, what is the Governor thinking? Does he really want to fund more terrorist by increasing the cigarette tax?

The NY Post editorial states that terrorist belong at GITMO -- not in court. Have you signed the petition on our website yet? Please do so before you forget.

Michael Goodwin wants to know "Where's Obama"?

Austin Hill has an interesting article on "Big Sis"

The voting public has spoken, why do they continue to undermine what the public wants?

ENOUGH of the Nanny State!

This is really scary, if you only have time for one article today, you must read this one.

A way to prevent the above from happening....If you know people in Massachusetts, tell them to be a part of history, they can start saving America by voting for Scott Brown. Encourage everyone you can to take a stand for America.... to help in anyway they can. A vote for Scott Brown is a vote to end the outrageous changes taking place in our nation.

Weekly Wrap Up

Thoughts at the end of the first week of 2010...

No more praise for Gov. Paterson for talking about the need to rein in spending. It’s just talk – and it rings especially hollow when that talk is followed by calls for task forces and “investments” in new government programs... i.e. more talking and more spending.

But hey, according to Gov. Paterson himself, we’re not supposed to keep track of what he actually accomplishes. What he says is more important, the Governor has announced.

What was Gov. Paterson's job before he became Lt. Governor and then Governor? Oh, right, he was in the State Senate... Senate Minority Leader, actually. So when he talks about all the problems that state legislature has caused, let’s not forget that for quite some time he was part of that problem.

All the intelligence that was missed or misinterpreted before the Ft. Hood shootings and the Christmas Day bombing attempt... and the Obama Administration expects New Yorkers to believe that we’ll be safe with a terrorist on trial here in our state?

New jobless figures out today show that President Obama can’t be trusted with America’s economic security either. How can any business be hiring new workers or expanding operations when new health care costs and regulations and higher taxes are on the horizon?

The Democrats are ringing in the new year with a new marriage penalty. Their health care “reforms” just keep getting worse and worse.

According to Stephen Moore in The Wall Street Journal, this is not shaping up to be a good year for taxpayers, unless you happen to die.

Another day, another defeat for gay marriage – this time in New Jersey.

Looks like health care is your pick for the biggest story of 2009. This is a story that’s not going anywhere. It’s close to passage, but ObamaCare is not quite a done deal yet. And if it does pass – Americans are not going to be happy when they learn the details of the taxes and spending hidden in this bill... which means politicians up for reelection this year might not be feeling so great.

In our poll about the biggest story of 2009, Gov. Paterson got zero votes. He might want to get used to not getting too many votes this year.

Have a great weekend!

Please sign the petition from Human Events and Red State Blog to move the KSM Trail from NY City. (BTW, Eric Erickson [Red State Blog] will be a speaker at our annual conference in Albany on January 31 - February 1, 2010. Registration forms will be posted on our website, over the weekend.)

Conservatives finish 2009 as Number 1 Ideological Group. This may be news to the media, but not to us....

The NY Post Editorial wants to know "Can David deliver?" Well considering that the first 5 minutes of the State of the State were concerned about spending and the next 40 minutes were all about spending, the question really is: What does he really WANT to deliver? The spending or the cap on spending. (If anyone truly thinks it is the cap on spending, we have a few bridges to sell you)

Charter Schools get another "A"

Americans still need the truth about ACORN and President Obama.

The Democrat and Chronicle.com calls for citizens to make a difference this year.

Drudge is reporting that C-Span will be "allowed one hour of coverage". An hour?? Are they kidding? Eight times you promise the American people and open and honest bi-partisan debate on health care and one hour is what C-Span is granted. I can't help but wonder if that is the hour that the ACORN representatives will be at lunch!

With regard to the health care bill, is the federal government penalizing couples that marry?

Federal spending is up how much?

Is there trouble in paradise?

First phantom congressional districts, now phantom zip codes.

Betsy McCaughey lays out the case that Obamacare is unconstitutional, perhaps that is why the Dems want closed door negotiations.

Well, President Obama, where is the promised televised health care debates? And what will your opinion on GITMO detainees going to Yemen be tomorrow?

Guess the heat is too hot in the kitchen for Senator Dodd.

CPPAC makes the Daily News Blog Watch for more news on CPPAC here and on our website.

Three Cheers for C-Span! Where are the open deliberations on the Health Care Reform Bill for final passage? Hiding behind closed doors?

Nancy Pelosi should remember her promise to us.

NY Post Editorial writes of ACORN's City Hall Branch.

Op-Ed by E. J. McMahon on how NY can save itself from fiscal failure.

Heather MacDonald writes about a crime theory demolished.

It must be Tuesday, Thomas Sowell has another great article!

Need a blueprint for the New York State Budget? E. J. McMahon and Josh Barro have written a comprehensive strategy for saving $30 billion. Read it here. Please remember that Mr. McMahon is a speaker at our annual CPPAC in Albany at the end of this month. Registration forms will be available on our website later this week.

If it is okay for Speaker Silver, it must be okay for Senate Leader John Sampson. Guess the Trial Lawyers own Albany and Washington now. Where are the "good government groups" when needed?

Where is global warming when you need it?

Isn't this the man you want to head the TSA?

Fannie and Freddie taking even more from you.

Daniel Henninger writes about the worst decade in the last 50 years and the best. Do you agree with his analysis?

Charles Krauthammer, Michael Barone and Michele Malkin all worth the read.