Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Former Speaker of the House, Congresswoman Pelosi, is drinking the Kool-Aid distributed by President Obama regarding Obamacare stating they wrote the bill in an ironclad way. Remember she also told us we will know what is in it after it is passed. Here is more of what is in the bill, and quite honestly, Ms. Pelosi, we don't like this at all. Link
President Obama is sounding a little desperate lately.

The Man Who Knew Too Little.

We all understand why President Obama is not supportive of Congressman Ryan's budget, but we certainly do not understand why he is not critical of Senator Reid's refusal to pass any budget since April 29, 2009! The Heritage Foundation asks the question: Where is the President's solution to the fiscal crisis. (Certainly not his budget that went down 414-0)

This Judge understands. Kudos to him.

The Perils of Cuomo's Medicaid Reform.

More problems with NY's Health Exchange Executive Order?

Bonus Thomas Sowell column.

Wednesdays with Walter E. Williams.

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Edward P. Lazear, writes in the WSJ, why the economy isn't doing better.

The WSJ also takes the President to task on his teaching constitutional law at the University of Chicago by wanting to know if he did not teach the historical case of Marbury v Madison? More on President Obama's outrageous remarks from the Heritage Foundation, John Podhoretz, and the NY Sun.

With Dean Singleton's cloyingly sweet introduction of President Obama, can we expect honest reporting by the AP?

In 1992 the phrase was "It's the economy, stupid", in 2012 the phrase is "It's the spending, period!"

VP Joe Biden steps up appearances, gaffes and poor judgement.

US Senate candidate, Wendy Long, educates Senator Gillibrand on medical device taxes and gets the support of the Susan B. Anthony List.

Tuesdays with Thomas Sowell.

Monday, April 2, 2012

America has the highest corporate taxes in the world, when will we come to our senses and reduce them?

How the Left wields its political intimidation.

Interesting chart from the Heritage Foundation on if you will truly be able to keep your healthcare if Obamacare is upheld. The Foundation also lets us know the Left is distorting facts, once again, this time in income inequity.

What is Bill Ayers saying lately? At least he is honest about what he hopes to accomplish, do you think his goals are part of President Obama's future flexibility? The NY Post shares our concerns with President Obama's flexibility. Don't forget to vote in our poll.

President Obama is changing the history of America at a fundraiser that included University of Vermont students. News Flash, Mr. President: America's greatest moments have been achieved without government intervention. You may fool college students who are subjected to revisionist history, but you do not fool educated people....people who read and truly study our history and do not limit themselves to the propaganda from leftist professors. His professors and friends (Bill Ayers) unfortunately, for us, have made him a true believer that government made this country great. Again, Mr. President, people made this country great, study what we have accomplished in just 236 years as compared to the what the rest of the world has accomplished in the same amount of time.

Larry Kudlow corrects the incorrect facts President Obama uses to bash oil and gas companies.

Tax free clothing and shoes (under $110) is back! New York City eliminated its sales tax on the same items, but those outside of NYC are still paying the local tax of 4%. Upstate, cut spending and do the right thing for your constituents.

Another case for the complete,absolute elimination of member items. Are you listening Speaker Silver?

Hydrofracking bans are working through the court system...the question becomes will they be settled by law or activist judges.

Michael J. Gaynor, Dartmouth, and Conservative US Senate candidate Wendy Long.

Friday, March 30, 2012

Weekly Wrap-Up

In last week’s Poll, 82 percent of respondents predicted that the Supreme Court will overturn ObamaCare. To end the week, we have plenty of analysis regarding the Court’s proceedings.

John Podhoretz notes that the “la-la liberals” are once again shocked that conservatives might have sound, well-reasoned arguments on an important issue.

This is the newest theme among Democrat pundits seeking to make lemonade from this lemon of a bill we’ve been handed – that the Court’s rejection of ObamaCare could help Obama get reelected.

In the Weekly Standard we’re reminded that conservatives shouldn’t get too confident about the outcome of this case – arguments are still taking place, but we won’t hear them.

Here’s what will happen today and afterwards as the justices consider and reconsider ObamaCare.

“This is my last election,” President Obama whispered to Russian President Dmitry Medvedev earlier this week, unaware that an open mike was picking up the conversation. “After my election, I have more flexibility.”

Here’s Charles Krauthammer demolishing this new “Flexibility Doctrine.”

House Speaker John Boehner had the decency and good sense to wait until Obama was back home from his overseas excursion to raise questions, but now the questions are coming “fast and furious,” as the Associated Press puts it (reminding us of another Obama Administration scandal).

Our friend the open mic is the only reason we know about Obama’s “flexibility” in selling out America’s security to Russia. On what other issues do you believe Obama will have “flexibility” to impose his will should he win reelection? Vote today in our new Weekly Poll.

Gov. Cuomo is talking the talk against pork-barrel spending, but as The Wall Street Journal reports he’s given himself and his allies in Albany a bit of flexibility in the budget.

We know Charlie Rangel is very “flexible” when it comes to following campaign laws – but looks like he’s getting of with just a slap on the wrist.

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, March 29, 2012

How can they spin this? Or will the Administration just ignore the 414-0 vote on hid budget and say the Republican controlled House destroyed the bi-partisan Bowles-Simpson proposal? Maybe they should just call it bi-partisan defeat!

Maybe Obama will just continue on his merry energy path and harm our fragile economy with his EPA regulations crushing coal-fired power plants.

Why does IRS need 4000 enforcement agents, if there is nothing to enforce? In HC Bill: 1501(g)(2), won't affect credit, no lien allowed. Withholding refunds looks like all they can try to do. While the "individual mandate" has been adequately covered, the WSJ covers another extremely important part of Obamacare -- Medicaid -- here.

Do you know which country spends the most on health care? You may be surprised at the answer.

Sen. Jim DeMint on "flexibility".

E. J. McMahon: Governor Cuomo curbs spending for now.

The NY Post Editorial calls for Legislators to go home before they do any more damage. What will stop them from coming back after the November elections to vote on the very bills the NY Post is concerned with....shouldn't we know now?? Don't we deserve the right to vote knowing how they will vote on the very issues the NY Post is concerned about. If they disregard the will of the people on issues that effect New Yorkers, we have an obligation to elect legislators who reflect what we want. By going home now -- and coming back after the elections -- people tend to forget in the ensuing two years. Last December they hiked taxes, I hope the NY Post will remind people of this the day before election day, as voters have so much on their minds, they may forget. We will not and we will remind voters.

A positive small step for the Port Authority.

When will big government supporters learn, there is never enough money to sustain their ideas.
In this article, DFS spokesman David Neustadt, says the health exchange will solve the problem. WRONG! The health exchange only kicks the can down the road....entitlements always run out of money and need new titles to fool the public into thinking the problem is resolved. Entitlement programs have never, nor will they ever, be successful, an we certainly should not be fooled into thinking by changing a name everything will be okay.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Final day for arguments on Obamcare: Can it survive without mandate? Betsy McCaughey critiques yesterday's arguments and Michael Turner wants to know why the rush to set up health exchanges. The WSJ examines day 2 and calls it "A Constitutional Awakening" and Investors sees the heavy hand of government mandates in Obamacare.

Day 3: Here are the transcripts.

More on "After my election, I have more flexibility." More on the "open mic" statement from the Heritage Foundation.

With all of the coverage on Obamacare and "open mics" lets remember that President Obama signed an Executive Order on March 16, that should give us all concern, especially knowing how he believes he will have more flexibility when re-elected.

A sobering assessment of New York's still looming financial crisis.

Thomas Sowell on Obamacare.

Wednesdays with Walter E. Williams

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Day two in the Supreme Court: here, here, here and here. Interesting that WH considered taxes on sugary drinks to help fund Obamacare, but even when you add the projected totals, it is not even close to paying the bill and it won't ever be close to paying for itself as entitlements never are.

Hot off the press: Day two's transcript.

Do not jump to conclusions, headlines are meant to grab your attention.

The Congressional Progressive Caucus wants even more of your money in their proposed 2103 budget adding an additional $1.3 Trillion over 10 years.

The Heritage Foundation examines the "open mic" problem, while the Weekly Standard explains that President Obama's explanation only compounds the problem.

NYC Comptroller Liu just keeps digging deeper and deeper.

RIP Priscilla L. Buckley

Good news for New Yorkers and bad news for New Yorkers. Let you legislators know you support jobs for New Yorkers in both instances.

Hear Laura Ingram speak out on her radio show about our U. S. Senate candidate Wendy Long and the Conservative Party. More about Wendy Long here.

Tuesday's with Thomas Sowell. (In today's column, Mr. Sowell opines on Geraldo's Point, but the far left has put so much pressure on Geraldo, he is now apologizing for what he said.) As stated above (regarding health care) do not jump to conclusions without all the facts.