According to Jay Carney "Benghazi happened a long time ago".  Is that really the message he wants to send to the loved ones of Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, Sean Smith, Glen Doherty and Tyrone S. Woods?  Between his statement, and Hilliary Clinton's "What difference does it make", the families of these murdered patriots must be reeling at the indifference of our leaders and knowing the mastermind is walking free in Libya.

No one wants to see America engaged in another war, especially in Syria, it is not our fight, but the using of chemical weapons cannot be tolerated, the question is who and when will something be done.  You can bet you last dollar that if Israel had used a chemical weapon, the United Nations would be  howling for solutions.

The headline says it all:  Little unity on ending corruption. Of course there is no unity; the AG wants more power and the Governor blames a piece of paper, neither one is addressing the core issue of corruption; greed and power.  As we have stated many times, term limits would be a good first step, but you won't or see either of them support that.  In the proposed Public Trust Act, the Governor calls for a misdemeanor if they fail to report a bribe, how about they lose their pension if guilty.

Comptroller John Liu, running for Mayor in NYC and not a stranger to controversy, is open to sheik's soccer investment.  Liu likes his (the sheik's) deep pockets.

Senator Dean Skelos says it again:  Abortion law changes completely off the table!  Call and let him know you support him and encourage him to stand strong.  IN Albany 518-455-3171 or in his district 516-766-8383.   Here is a great editorial in the Long Island Catholic that calls out the Governor on his proposed radical expansion of abortion here in New York State.

Thomas Sowell wants to know Is Think Obsolete?

Wednesday's with Walter E. Williams

It's in the jury's hands now,   it is very unfortunate that they will have to live with the memories of the horrific, graphic descriptions of what went on in Gosnell's real life house of horrors.

This abortionist  thinks pro-lifers with cameras are terrorists.  I do believe the aborted babies would have a different view as to who does the terrorizing. 

The Heritage Foundation reminds us it's still the economy that needs to recover.  If the President spent  more time on the economy than vacation and golf maybe it would improve, then again many of us are grateful he is spending time golfing and vacationing so he doesn't make it worse.  When he was paying attention, we got Obamacare and we all know the "positive" economic result of Obamacare.  Maybe he actually is working while on the golf course, cutting deals for his green agenda, if that is the case we best get him off the greens!

The President does not like to answer certain questions, and ponders if he should just pack up and go home.

If you choose to draw a line in the sand regarding Syria, then back away from your statement, maybe you should just go home Mr. President.  We do not need America to appear weak and lacking resolve.  Your primary focus is to keep America safe; Peace through Strength; backing away from your statements is hardly strength.

Instead of being  the Obama  Borg, you should emulate true leadership and learn the Lessons for today from the Immortals.

If you believe that Members of Congress and their staffs should have the same health care they are forcing on us sign this petition.

George J. Marlin has a provocative question for Governor Cuomo in his latest column. 

Your tax dollars hard at work:  Boston Bombers collected $100,000 in benefits before the bombings.  Now we are paying for the younger one's lawyer and heaven knows what his hospital bill will costs us.  The FBI cannot afford to miss another ping.

Tuesday's with Thomas Sowell.

Now that the closing arguments are beginning today in the Gosnell trial, the main stream media is covering the statements.  I hope they are familiar with the testimony and the graphic details and if they are not they should read J. D. Mullane's account here.  If you think it couldn't happen in New York, think again.   Governor Andrew Cuomo's radical abortion agenda, albeit he has not disclosed the bill language yet, would allow late term abortions for any reason, in almost any place done by anyone with a knowledge of the medical procedure.  How pathetic is his call for "codifying" the abortion law?  Let him know he crossed the line with this proposal. 

File this under self promotion.

The Heritage Foundation is still educating us on the proposed Immigration Bill. Will Senator Rubio have second thoughts on the proposal?

Benghazi Report Revives Troubling Questions.

Governor Cuomo, read this, then tell us why New Yorkers are being denied hydrofracking jobs.  You are running out of excuses.

We all understand that a Governor has the right to hire those who think as he does in policy positions, no one would argue he can't.  A conflict is inevitable when jobs that didn't exist are created to satisfy donors.  

The Governor's numbers are on a downward slide, we know why.

Even the NY Daily News knows the class action suit on Stop and Frisk is a fiasco.  

Weekly Wrap-Up

If you were traveling by plane this week, you had plenty of extra time to read in the airport, but when Congress knew they had to travel home, they acted quickly.  First the  Senate gave President Obama the power to cancel its furloughs of air traffic controllers and the House is expected to pass the bill today and send it to the President who previously rejected efforts to give him more flexibility. 

President Obama himself said if Bashar al-Assad used chemical weapons or if he even moved them he would cross a "red line" that would have "enormous consequences."  It appears as if he has.  America's credibility is at stake  and so far, President Obama is silent.  Obama's dilemma on Syria must be resolved without delay, for delay only puts America in harm's way. 

The Heritage Foundation writes about the rule of law regarding immigration and Michele Malkin has a history lesson for Senator Marco Rubio regarding immigration.  This past week we linked to articles on the new gang of eight's planned immigration bill.  Senator Rubio has been making his case for the proposal and many conservatives are not convinced.  Let us know what you think in this week's poll. 

Comptroller John Liu stands by his aide which just proves two things; corruption is not limited to Albany and this Liu should not be given the key to Gracie Mansion.

The New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms asked a question yesterday that demands an answer.  Essentially, if Governor's Cuomo's significant other is afforded the benefits of being New York's First Lady, shouldn't she also be required to file financial disclosures also?

The media just cannot find the time to cover the Gosnell trial, and unfortunately without the proper coverage we may never know if Gosnell's complete disregard for women and infants and the law is an isolated case.

Former President Bush made history yesterday at the opening of his Presidential Library.  It was the very first time a father attended his son's opening after the son had attended the opening of his fathers.

Have a great weekend.!

The George W. Bush Library is now open and honestly it was good to see positive news for a change.   And as the NY Post editorial points out " it strikes us as noteworthy that a president derided as a cowboy for his willingness to fight also believed, as FDR and Truman did with Japan, that America’s best guarantee of security is a free Middle East where ordinary Muslims can prosper and look to the future with hope."  Even strong liberals, Lanny Davis and Ellen Ratner,  had good things to say about Dubya today.  For those who don't believe George W. Bush was very smart, take the time to read this, it may just open your eyes.

The Heritage Foundation continues to educate us on S.744, the Immigration Act.

Here is Betsy's McCaughy's take on S. 744

Some Judges still uphold our Constitution. 

National Review Online writes how few DREAMers are denied.

This is the first paragraph in a Politico article "Congressional leaders in both parties are engaged in high-level, confidential talks about exempting lawmakers and Capitol Hill aides from the insurance exchanges they are mandated to join as part of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, sources in both parties said,"  and I shudder to think what would happen at Town Hall meetings if happens.  Of course any elected official who would vote for exempting lawmakers would not even hold a Town Hall meeting knowing the outrage constituents would have. Especially when even some staunch supporters of Obamacare now understand it is off the tracks.

The Chicago-Tribune opines on the air traffic controllers furloughs.

Henninger:  Boston and the Un-Bush.

What Investor's Business Daily thinks about the bombings in Boston. 

Chairman Long on Sen. Skelos's disdain of Gov. Cuomo's planned expansion of  abortion, you know,  the bill we don't need details on according to the Governor.

The White House dismisses the House GOP report on Benghazi to no ones surprise.  And while it is critical of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, we know that will not impede her speaking fees. 

The General should know as General Vallely is the former commanding general of the Pacific Command and the founder of the Syrian Opposition Liaison Group, created with the Free Syrian Army and Stand-Up America.

Good advice from the Heritage Foundation. 

Michael Goodwin is tired of the "blame America first" crowd and quite frankly so are most Americans. 

Thomas Sowell has another well reasoned and thought out article "Immigration Gambles" well worth reading.

Our Governor seems to believe details are just excuses.  So I guess we can eliminate the Legislative Bill Drafting Commission, save a fortune on printing costs and have legislators just agree with the Governor without knowing the details because the details are just excuses.  What is scary, this isn't the first time he has said that the details don't matter.

Oh no, the Governor wants another task force, this one to restructure municipalities' finance.  Eliminate and stop imposing unfunded mandates,  and the municipalities will be in much better shape, wait is that too many details for you Governor? 

Thank you Senator Dean Skelos. 

Great analysis by William F. B. O'Reilly on what the "Fair Elections for New York Coalition" really want. (This article is in Newsday and you do need a subscription.....I'll try to get a different link.)

And here is what Chairman Long thinks about the proposed Internet Sales Tax.

A very sobering economic forecast by Peter Schiff.

Wednesday's with Walter E. Williams.

There are all kinds of ways to buy votes, this being one of them, however, we don't hear about ending this practice that politicians relish.

Even when you shine a light,  corruption will be there, only when faced with real sanctions and term limits will the greedy possibly think twice. 

The NY Post editorial writes about the  Teacher-rating Charade.

Really Congressman, suing to clear your name?  Really? 

Yesterday, we said the democrats are happy with the pending immigration bill, this explains why! 

More from the Heritage Foundation on the pending immigration bill here.  Senator Rubio tries to convince conservatives that the gang of eight's bill is good, while the Daily Caller points out some good aspects of the bill.

Victor Davis Hanson writes about Obama's Psychodrama's. 

What happened to truth in advertising in New York's latest marketing?  Bill Hammond has the answer here.

Do you agree with Mayor Bloomberg's assessment of our privacy rights?  Bloomberg certainly knows how to stir up a hornet's nest. 

Taking Rahm Emanuel's advice too far, they are bereft of their senses.

Why is he called "Doctor"?  He may have a medical degree, but he ignores the Hippocratic Oath and brings harm rather than healing.

Tuesday's with Thomas Sowell.