We're Back! Happy New Year to all

The Administration dropped some news over the past week when most people were focused on family and the Holidays. Obama to ask for debt limit hike, again. A few other items to be aware of, according to the Heritage Foundation, the Justice Department condones perjury, again,
and AG Eric Holder does not like voter ID laws.

In NYC Bill de Blassio wants to stifle job creation.

But this is a new year and the Heritage Foundation and Human Events give us a preview of the coming year. The Heritage Foundation even has 2012 resolutions for Conservatives.

Senator Harry Reid should make a resolution to stick to the truth.

President Obama must remember there is a paper trail now for voters to judge him on.

And Governor Andrew Cuomo has to learn that people will not trust him if he continues to break his promises to constituents. Some good advice in today NY Post Editorial for the Governor.

True to form, Columbia University is offering class credit for the "occupiers", what next? Class credit for misdemeanor convictions? Look what the 'occupiers" are doing now. I really wish someone would explain to me the reason why they don't put their energy into positive actions? Jut think of what they have cost the taxpayers of our great Nation, money taken from the very programs they support. Really, really dumb on their part.

Hydrofracking is the future!

From Maggie Haberman: 5 Things to Watch in Iowa

Weekly Wrap-Up

I am all for capitalism, however, when capitalism sets up a system to possibly defraud taxpayers, it needs to be examined. The Wall Street Journal investigates a law firm that specializes in Social Security Disability benefits and the business model used to create a company that collected $88 million in fees for helping people through the system. A safety net is necessary for the truly disabled, but the rise of specialty firms to help people collect disability payments has put a severe strain of funds available.

The House Republicans continue to be savagely attacked for trying to stand up for principles. The fact remains that the payroll tax, while beneficial to constituents, leaves a gap in what is being paid into Social Security. By not dealing with how to make up the difference and knowing the strain about to begin with baby boomers at retirement age, the GOP House passed a Bill that included a way to do both, yet they are losing the public relations battle. What would you do? Let us know in this weeks’ poll question.

Kudos to Congressman Paul Ryan named Human Events Conservative of the Year. Larry Kudlow’s article articulates Congressman Ryan’s goals to prevent America from fiscal bankruptcy. There is only one problem; we need more people in Congress who share Ryan’s goals.

Leave it to the New York Times to praise the EPA’s new regulations to limit mercury emissions; they obviously are blind to these facts.

Isn’t it time for Attorney General Holder to understand a photo ID for voting is not about race? Most (70%) of Americans support the idea.

The Occupy Wall Street certainly does all it can to help the underprivileged. Here is an article from the LA Times that states the Mayor calls for budget cuts to cover the cost of the protests. Isn’t that a great way to help your cause?

The New York Post Editors spell out the consequences of taxing the rich and the incongruous outrage from the politicians who are unhappy about the results of their vote.

All of us at the Conservative Party want to take this opportunity to wish all of you and your family a very Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah and a very prosperous New Year. Some years back, Ronald Reagan, was concerned about the true meaning of Christmas being lost under communism, and used his radio program to address his concerns. Today, the War on Christmas continues so I thought I would end with a link to Ronald Reagan’s radio broadcast.

Have a wonderful Christmas and Hanukkah Season. We will be back on January 3^rd, barring something unforeseen happening in New York or America.

An in-depth look at some of the recent history behind the SEC lawsuit against 6 top executives at Fannie and Freddie.

Chaos is the result of playing politics instead of governing; chaos is king in Washington, DC and we are mere pawns during these tumult times.

The New York Post Editorial explains that the problem is more than the payroll tax.

According to the main stream media, the GOP House Members are at fault, here is another, far more realistic, point of view from the Heritage Foundation. National Review weighs in also.

This part of Obamacare begins January 1! Can't help but wonder if this will create even more fraud that we cannot afford. John Stossel also has a good article on Obamacare.

Chuck Norris and the War on Religion.

More arrests in WFP election fraud in Troy, NY.

Vice President Biden does it again. It really is time for leadership and a new administration that understands the role of America. There is no way America will be able to protect its citizens if an administration is blind to its enemies.

The two month tax payroll reprieve will not work. Read why here, here and here.

Good news for taxpayers from NY's newly elected Congressmen and Congresswomen.

However, Senators Gillibrand and Schumer spend taxpayers money without any qualms.

And they are not the only ones with spending problems. Read Sen. Coburn's report here.

New Yorkers still give Gov. Cuomo high marks, but are not to happy with him breaking a promise. Some may be confused, but no matter how you look at it, the broken promise increased the tax burden in New York State.

Why we need entitlement reform.

History will record 2011 as the year that some of the worlds worst terrorist leaders met their demise.

Do you think this is a "cash for visa scheme"? The idea makes me very uncomfortable, why bend rules for foreigners to invest, why not make it easier for US citizens to invest?

The payroll tax is not resolved and it looks as if hard ball is the name of the game today. Senator Coburn, MD explains his no vote on the floor Saturday.

Here is another good place to cut, thank you Daniel Mitchell, for letting us know about this.

More cuts can be made here.

The Hawaii Reporter stands up for taxpayers!

The Heritage Foundation reminds Obama that there is bipartisan support for the Keystone Pipeline.

Heritage Foundation's chart of the week: How to Simplify the Tax Code and Lower Taxes.

Capitalism and the Right to Rise by Jeb Bush.

Brian H. Darling writes in Human Events that legislators deserve a lump of coal. (Does Santa have enough coal?)

All of the Ethics Laws are a waste of time and money if the people of this great state and country continue to allow it to happen. How many times have voters ignored the ethics of a candidate and the message that that actions sends speaks volumes while ethic laws are ignored.

Heather McDonald writes about the Real Outrage in today's New York Post.

Is this laying the ground work for another tax hike and fee increases?

Weekly Wrap-Up

We’re posting this blog entry just as Sen. Chuck Schumer is launching a new effort to outlaw “false or misleading election material” that could stop people from voting.

Chuck and his cohorts promise that their bill is designed solely to prevent untrue statements about, for example, election dates or locations. But is it hard to imagine this bill being used to restrict ideas that Chuck & Co. find false or misleading?

Scary. Let’s hope this proposal remains just that.

So did you watch last night’s Iowa debate? If not – and even if you did, but want to see what people are saying - here is some post-debate analysis.

The Washington Times notes that Newt Gingrich “took fire from the other candidates,” while the New York Post also puts Newt at the center of attention during the debate.

John Podhoretz is not impressed with Newt’s performance.

The Weekly Standard calls this one “the nice debate.”

And Human Events sees no winners or losers in Iowa.

Meanwhile in the equally important state of South Carolina, Mitt Romney has picked up a key endorsement.

We’ve had several Weekly Polls that have asked about your choice for the GOP presidential nomination. Here’s a new take on the question for this week: Have you changed your choice of candidate since the beginning of the Republican campaign? Is your choice today different from your choice six months ago? Or have you stuck with your original decision? Vote today in our new Weekly Poll.

Now some reminders of why this matters – why we MUST get Obama out of the White House in 2012.

First, the Obama Administration’s addiction to appeasement – chronicled brilliantly (of course) by Charles Krauthammer.

And also, the Obama Administration’s out-of-control Justice Department led by Attorney General Eric Holder, whose dangerous (and deadly) Fast and Furious gunrunning fiasco is now being described as “Obama’s Watergate.”

Ho-hum... another day, another deal to avert a government shutdown.

And according to The Heritage Foundation, this new deal leaves much to be desired.

Have a great weekend!

The Heritage Foundation has a great article today: It's Time to Kiss the Tax Code Goodbye! They also write about Three Things to Know About Obama's Mountain of Red Tape.

Investors' Business Daily says Dems prove they're not really for payroll tax cut.

America, know your enemy.

One year after the tragic death of Brian Terry, we still have an Attorney General who is evasive on how it happened and may have used his death to further diminish our 2nd Amendment rights. Time for Holder to go!

When government grows, the economy shrinks.

Still far too much spending in this proposal.

This is where we need reform.

Picky robbers!

Phony fracking fears for NY.