Weekly Wrap-Up

As we close this week there’s one question dominating the news: What went wrong for Republicans?

I’m not sure I agree 100% with Charles Krauthammer on the immigration issue, but overall he makes a good point in urging Republicans not to sacrifice their principles: “The country doesn’t need two liberal parties.”

In the Washington Examiner, Byron York says it’s all aboutthe candidate.

And an Examiner editorial looks at the demographic shaping America, but argues that “Republicans' demise may not be at hand just yet.”

In the New York Post John Podhoretz mixes strange references to dancing and Star Trek to suggest it’s all a matter of timing... 

The Washington Times sees a bright side for the Republicans thanks to the some key conservative victories on Election Day...

... and the Times already views Obama as a “lame duckpresident”...

What do you think went wrong for Republicans? Give your expert analysis in our new Weekly Poll.

We shouldn't need a panel of TV pundits to get this message: Hold on to your wallets – because of course Harry Reid and the Democrats think they have a post-election mandate to grab more of our money.

Via the Drudge Report, we learn there’s good talk coming from the GOP leadership in the House and Senate as negotiations over the looming “fiscal cliff” get underway: No tax hikes. Let’s hope that’s not all talk.

Mark Tapscott of the Examiner wants to make the “talk” a matter of public record. As politicians call for “compromise," he proposes a smart idea for calling their bluff: No closed doors. Here is the case for public, 100% transparent and open negotiations over “Taxmageddon.”

And then there’s Obamacare, which would seem to have been locked in after Obama’s reelection. Not so fast, says the Heritage Foundation. They take a look at what the election means for socialized health care, and find that it’s not a hopeless situation.

And we can’t allow Obama’s reelection victory to overshadow the deadly defeat delivered to America in the Benghazi attacks – and how the Obama Administration’s incompetence contributed to the chaos.  

But as we end the week we absolutely can’t forget what should be the biggest important story in America, no matter who won the White House or Congress: Hurricane Sandy, which is still causing untold suffering in New York and New Jersey.

If you or somebody you know still needs help, this is a good place to start.

Hopefully you and your family have recovered from Sandy or weren’t affected in the first place, and you can find a way to have a nice weekend.

Well Chris Matthews may call it an apology, but, that is no apology as far as most are concerned.    Matthews has a long history of saying insensitive things, but his remarks on Sandy really crosses the line.  As Michael Starr writes in the NY Post, Matthews galling gaffe visibly shocked co-anchor Rachael Maddow, prompting him to try and reel it back, to no avail.  Why does MSNBC let him get away with such callous remarks, seriously, isn't it time to fire Chris Matthews?   The New York Post Editorial isn't a fan of Chris Matthews either.

If the Republican Congress does not keep its word on not raising taxes, rest assured America will become Europe, despite the fact that Europe is close to collapsing.

The Heritage Foundation writes about President Obama's top 5 immediate problems.

And they still get taxpayer money!

And President Obama continues to travel abroad when there is a fiscal crisis looming.  Let's see, two days after election day and instead of announcing that meetings have been set up to tackle the fiscal cliff, he is announcing a trip to Burma (and other Asian countries) to mark 180 years of diplomatic relations and reaffirm the strength of our alliance.  Yup, that's going to solve our fiscal crisis.

Hours after Obama win, US backs UN Arms Treaty talks.  

Time to rearrange the deck chairs.

The Washington Examiner writes about the brutal truth, saying in part "It doesn’t follow from this though that the way for the Republican Party to win again is reject conservatism."  Could not agree more!!!

Thomas Sowell and Walter E. Williams have there usual wisdom.  

No Mandate!

Americans went to the polls and re-elected President Barack Obama who in his remarks last night said "I am looking forward to reaching out and  working with leaders of both parties to meet the challenges we can only solve together."    Time will tell if he keeps his word.

The Heritage Foundation said it well this morning.  "Yes, conservatives are disappointed that a President who recklessly spent trillions, expanded government and put many of our values and institutions at risk has won a second term. But many of us have been here before. In Washington, there are no permanent victories or permanent defeats, just permanent battles.  Now is the time to stand up and declare we will continue to fight against big government and for freedom."

And we will because we must, if we conservatives give up the fight, America as we know it, will never be the same. We will regroup and we will prevail....we will find a modern day William Wallace and take back our government. 

(The Blog does not want to link to articles today, so we will be back.)

Election Day!

This from Wendy Long when she voted earlier today:  "This morning when I went to vote, a poll worker who was at the scanner, studied my private ballot and proceeded to tell me that it was rejected because I did not 'fill in every space.' She then proceeded to indicate that I should mark the Democratic line all the way down."

 Beware of those who want to "steal" your vote.

US per person debt 35% higher than Greece!

Military Officers support Mitt Romney, they know what is best for our Armed Forces and they want Romney. 








The NY Post has election information here. 
The Washington Examiner has information here. 
Heritage Foundation on the importance of voting.

 If you haven't voted yet, what are you waiting for?  In New York State, send a message to elected officials by voting on the Conservative line --- Vote Row C!!



Tuesday's with Thomas Sowell.

Tomorrow is the day to make your voice heard loud and clear.

In the aftermath of Sandy, the last thing on the minds of those who are homeless and who have lost so very much, is to go vote.  Voting in Staten Island, Queens, Brooklyn, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester will be difficult to say the least.  If you can help out in anyway, please let campaigns know.  Now, more than ever, every vote that can be cast, must be cast.  

Sandy's wrath continues here, here, here, and   here. 

Wendy Long asks the question, why not use cruise ships for emergency accommodations?  

Should FEMA be in charge? 

How to have your poll numbers drop like a rock, deservedly so. 

Here is what Senator Ruben Diaz said about voting on the Conservative Line "You should know that I’ve spent a lot of money and resources this year on different Hispanic radio stations and media outlets to air a commercial asking for the Hispanic Community to cast their votes on the Conservative Party line in this year’s General Election on Tuesday November 6th."  Senator Diaz has a commercial on WAPA America TV encouraging the Hispanic Community to vote on the Conservative Line.  Click here to see you if you can get WAPA America TV.  

Read the full transcript of the 60 Minutes interview here.    Bret Baier is right on target in his analysis of Banghazi.  Where was President Obama, we know he went to Las Vegas to raise money the next evening, but where was he during the Benghazi attack? 

Editorial Boards across America endorsing Mitt Romney, including the NY Daily News, Newsday (yes, that says Newsday, the Long Island Newsday), the Washington Examiner,   and of course, the New York Post.   

What do you think, was Reuters being fair? 

The economy, the debt, America's defense system and this, (remember Obama's plan for the Supreme Court)  all great reasons to vote on the Conservative Party line for Romney/Ryan and Wendy Long.  Heritage Foundation also makes the case for the Electoral College. 

America is better than this and you can and will make a difference tomorrow.  Don't forget what Obama said to Medvedev (indirectly Putin) about needing more flexibility.  Still have doubts?  Don't forget Obama's power grab by Executive Orders! 

Watch this video,  send it to anyone who , at this late date,  could possibly be thinking of voting for President Obama and ask them, do you really want America to fail?

Vote tomorrow as if you life depends on it, because it does!  Send the politicians a message "cut the spending and values matter" by voting on the Conservative Line.  

  

Weekly Wrap-Up

“Every four years we are told that the coming election is the most important of one’s life,” writes Charles Krauthammer. “This time it might actually be true.”  Read his take on “The Choice” here...

This seems like a good time to revisit President Reagan’s 1964 speech, “A Time for Choosing.”

In his speech Reagan said, “This is the issue of this election: Whether we believe in our capacity for self-government or whether we abandon the American Revolution and confess that a little intellectual elite in a far-distant capitol can plan our lives for us better than we can plan them ourselves.” 

As a nation, we face that choice again. Let’s hope Americans make the right choice this Tuesday.

The Washington Times makes “The Case Against Obama,” while Peggy Noonan considers “How Far Obama Has Fallen.”

But this blistering editorial from the Las Vegas Review-Journal is the final word on the utter failure of Barack Obama.

The best quote, possibly of the entire election season: “To return to office a narcissistic amateur who seeks to ride this nation's economy and international esteem to oblivion... would be disastrous.”

Amidst all the last-minute campaign coverage is the scandal that the “mainstream” media won’t touch – dubbed “Benghazigate” by the Washington Times.

Fox News has shown real courage in trying to get to the bottom of the Benghazi debacle. Their latest exclusive is here.

Do you think the media’s refusal to cover “Benghazigate” or to question the Obama Administration on what really happened shows the media’s liberal bias? Give your opinion in our new Weekly Poll.

Via Drudge we have this chart showing unemployment is higher than when Obama took office...

Here is a look at what these numbers mean for the economy, and for the presidential candidates...

Here is a case of misplaced priorities... power for the New York City Marathon while displaced, devastated New Yorkers sit powerless in the dark and cold. Outrageous.

Have a nice weekend, and to those still suffering the aftereffects of Sandy know that plenty of thoughts and prayers are being sent your way.

Democratic Senator Ruben Diaz endorses our US Senate candidate, Wendy Long!  Today, US Senate candidate, Wendy Long, was on Fred Dicker's Radio program again, holding her own against a tough interviewer.  Read about it here and listen to the whole interview here.

Benghazi, still so many unanswered questions and so many news agencies ignoring the murder of Ambassador Chris Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty on September 11, 2012.

Just how much is President Obama spending compared to what government spent during the WWII years?
Who benefits from his spending, all Americans or just insiders?

Would President Obama do this?

 A true hero. 

The Washington Post looks at the devastation in Breezy Point. 

Click here for help.

Hurricanes and Human Choice.

Larry Edler:  What Do I Tell My Child if Obama Loses?