New York's Medicaid keeps growing and costing us far too much. It is time to slow this runaway spending. http://www.nypost.com/seven/04302009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/how_new_york_stokes_dependency_166848.htm

Who is in charge? "But it's clear that the MTA is terrified of its unionized workforce, and for good reason. At a hearing yesterday, one station agent openly threatened the MTA board and the public, saying, "If you are going to lay us off, we are going to shut you down." http://www.nypost.com/seven/04302009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/a_desperate_gimmick_166843.htm
(Read our CALL TO ACTION -- Let your voice be heard)

"There is a major cultural schism developing in America. But it's not over abortion, same-sex marriage or home schooling, as important as these issues are. The new divide centers on free enterprise -- the principle at the core of American culture." states Arthur C. Brooks. Read more here: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124104689179070747.html

Larry Kudlow's take on the first 100 days: http://townhall.com/Columnists/LarryKudlow/2009/04/29/100-day_lurch_to_the_left

Michelle Malkin assessment http://townhall.com/Columnists/MichelleMalkin/2009/04/29/100_days_of_reckless_photo-op_hubris

"Specter has long confused public service with self-service, and this episode is just another sad example of that." More in the New York Post Editorial: http://www.nypost.com/seven/04292009/postopinion/editorials/specters_principle__he_comes_first_166697.htm

Personally, I believe Ralph Peters has the most accurate assessment of President Obama's first 100 days: http://www.nypost.com/seven/04292009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/the_obama_doctrine_166684.htm

I am waiting for Thomas Sowell's assessment, but until then, I'll have to settle for his article telling it like it happened on the housing boom and bust (Also the title of his newest book): http://townhall.com/Columnists/ThomasSowell/2009/04/29/the_housing_boom_and_bust

Who could possibly disagree with Walter E. Williams article on Law Vs Moral Values: http://townhall.com/Columnists/WalterEWilliams/2009/04/29/law_vs_moral_values

Did you think the NYS Budget solved the fiscal crisis in New York? Conservatives know better than to believe the press releases of our esteemed legislators. For an accurate portrayal of the fiscal mess we are in, read this: http://www.nyfiscalwatch.com/?p=1086

Arlen Spector enjoy your new party, we are certain that you will be more at home there!

"As if it is not enough to turn cutthroats loose to cut throats again, we are now contemplating legal action against Americans who wrung information about international terrorist operations out of captured terrorists." Read more by Thomas Sowell here: http://townhall.com/Columnists/ThomasSowell/2009/04/28/survival_optional

Pension Reform is absolutely needed in New York State and Nicole Gelinas explains why:
http://www.nypost.com/seven/04282009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/million_dollar_babies_166508.htm

A must read: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124061268797954397.html

Weekly Wrapup

The big story this week has been the “torture” debate – specifically, the Obama Administration’s utter disregard for America’s security (and for the concerns of four former CIA directors) in releasing classified information to score points against President George W. Bush. Scroll down for all the links Shaun Marie has posted this week.

Rep. Pete Hoekstra has a simple but pretty powerful response to all the liberals in Washington and in the media, and their outrage over these so-called revelations: “Congress Knew”:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124044188941045415.html

Two important points from Rep. Hoekstra: First, he says...

“I have asked Mr. Blair to provide me with a list of the dates, locations and names of all members of Congress who attended briefings on enhanced interrogation techniques. Any investigation must include this information as part of a review of those in Congress and the Bush administration who reviewed and supported this program.”

Just as important:

“To get a complete picture of the enhanced interrogation program, a fair investigation will also require that the Obama administration release the memos requested by former Vice President Dick Cheney on the successes of this program.”

So we should look at the facts, and find out the full story. It’s unfortunate that this is such a novel idea these days in Washington.

Talk about unfortunate... Every day we’re getting a better idea of this brave new world President Obama envisions – and at the Weekly Standard, Irwin Stelzer has a good overview of what we might be headed for.

Beware: This is not happy reading. Pretty depressing, if you ask me...

http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/016/418vduxv.asp

Here’s what we’re facing, in a nutshell: “In the end, Americans will live in smaller houses, drive cars more like those to which Europeans are accustomed, and will rely on European-style health care. In short, we will be more like countries using the social democratic model to which Obama wants to convert America.”

All hope isn’t lost though. “Love him or loathe him, Barack Obama will leave an America vastly different from the one he inherited,” Mr. Stelzer points out. “Unless, of course, sooner rather than later, voters decide they rather liked the older model.”

The Conservative Party is fighting for that older model – an America that is free and prosperous, that embraces individual responsibility and traditional values.

It’s not going to be an easy fight, as we’ve already seen here in New York – President Obama and the liberals will do anything to win. But we are fighting the good fight – and you can trust the Conservative Party to work as hard as we can to help voters decide “they rather like the old model.”

Have a great weekend!

I do not understand why some prominent people, people who have earned a good living in America, continue to blame America for all of the faults of the world. http://www.nypost.com/seven/04232009/postopinion/editorials/pirates_v__lawyers_165766.htm

If these same people who find fault with America are so unhappy and believe that we are at fault, why do they continue to live here and more importantly, why are they so intent on making it easier for our enemies to destroy our way of life? http://www.nypost.com/seven/04232009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/prosecuting_patriots_165731.htm

And why are they teaching our brightest students? http://www.nypost.com/seven/04232009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/columbia_crumbles_165722.htm

Your comments are most welcome!!

Here we go again: http://www.nypost.com/seven/04222009/postopinion/editorials/the_next_meltdown_165569.htm

And Obama keeps blaming America: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124035759650041105.html

Thomas Sowell writes on Universal Health Care: http://townhall.com/Columnists/ThomasSowell/2009/04/22/words_versus_realities

And the George Soro's of the world want "medical marijuana". One only has to look at California, and all the problems with "medical marijuana" to know this is a very bad idea. http://www.buffalonews.com/home/story/647328.html

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!!