Health Care is still the topic of the day. Interesting how biased the press is...one of our County Chairs in Congressman Acuri's district attended his Town Hall meeting yesterday. This is what they observed "The place was stacked with unions and their mass-produced signs, Planned Parenthood, college-aged liberal radicals and their professors. They purposely avoided giving the microphone to certain people they knew were against the bill, and actually gave the microphone to personal acquaintances of Arcuri. Even one of his interns got to speak to tell everyone what a great boss he is. It was so orchestrated it was sickening.
The local press reported attendance as 50-50.

Thankfully, there are some honest reporters out there: http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090820/D9A6JE102.html

Can you imagine how the press would report George W. Bush doing this: http://www.nypost.com/seven/08202009/news/nationalnews/holy_o_turns_faith_healer_185446.htm

Or what they would say if he had these ties: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090819/ap_on_go_pr_wh/us_health_care_consultants

The third installment of Whose Medical Decisions by Thomas Sowell is here: http://townhall.com/columnists/ThomasSowell/2009/08/20/whose_medical_decisions_part_iii

The first in a series regarding "Liberal Lies About National Health Care" by by Ann Coulter: http://townhall.com/columnists/AnnCoulter/2009/08/19/liberal_lies_about_national_health_care_first_in_a_series

The Wall Street Journal has an article on "Obama Contradicts Himself on Health Care" http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203550604574360541357223298.html

The New York Times has an article on how government jobs have grown: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/20/us/20states.html?_r=1

While the Batavia Daily News' Editorial could have been written by any one of us: http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/articles/2009/08/20/opinion/editorials/5861397.txt

Isn't it amazing to know that we are "evil" people. Because we dare to disagree, based on facts, with the enlightened Senator from Nevada, Harry Reid, we are "evil": http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204683204574356802422957272.html

Personally, I think it is morally reprehensible to continue to misinform the American people of what is in the current versions of health care reform. Perhaps if Senator Reid, took the time to read all of the current pending bills, he would understand that Americans do not want to destroy the best health care system in the world. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204683204574358233780260914.html

So much success in this administration: http://www.nypost.com/seven/08192009/news/regionalnews/ny_dealers_pull_out_of_cash_for_clunker__185367.htm
Time to end all of this nonsense! Taxpayers want to keep their own money and spend it as they deem necessary! But if this man has his way, will they be able to earn what they are worth? http://www.nypost.com/seven/08192009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/the_infinite_arm_of_os_pay_czar_185238.htm
Or will government actually set the pay scale? Will it be 20% of your salary if you work, and 20% for those who don't work but are still entitled to your salary and 60% to government? After all they will have to pay for their health care system, which will be far superior to what they impose on the rest of us.

We now know why Sen. Pedro Espada did what he did in June and July: http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=832632&category=REGION and if that doesn't get your blood boiling, this certainly will: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/18/nyregion/18retire.html?_r=1&scp=3&sq=Pension&st=cse and more on this: http://blog.syracuse.com/opinion/2009/08/new_york_assembly_members_doub.html
My question to the Legislators collecting twice is this: If you thought this had to be addressed by passing legislation barring anyone elected after 1995 from "double-dipping", why are you? (It will be interesting to see if these double dippers voted for the measure....I will let you know.)

Part two of Thomas Sowell's article "Whose Medical Decisions" is here: http://townhall.com/columnists/ThomasSowell/2009/08/19/whose_medical_decisions_part_ii

Congressional Candidate, Doug Hoffman, challenges opponents to sign "no-tax" pledge: http://www.uticaod.com/homepage/x2145963286/Congressional-candidate-Hoffman-pledges-to-oppose-taxes

It isn't only about new taxes, we must demand that wasteful spending is stopped to reduce current taxes: http://www.nypost.com/seven/08182009/postopinion/editorials/your_tax_dollars_at_waste_185139.htm

People are becoming more informed, therefore there is hope that they will demand more from all their elected officials: http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2009/08/q-poll-new-yorkers-inching-tow.html

Manhattanites should look at the Albany County D.A.'s record as he has strong ties to the WFP and very little is accomplished in his office: http://www.nypost.com/seven/08182009/news/regionalnews/political_pay_dirt_185143.htm

I'm sure Speaker Silver is quivering in his boots over this report:http://www.nypost.com/seven/08182009/news/regionalnews/golisano_is_out_to_hell_silver_185161.htm
After all, Tom Golisano has accomplished so much in the political world. Word of advice to Mr. Golisano...stick to business and charity where your track record is better.

As noted earlier in the blog....people are understanding more about the political world: http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2009-08-17-aarp-health-overhaul_N.htm

The NY Post Editorial says "Junk It All" http://www.nypost.com/seven/08182009/postopinion/editorials/junk_it_all_185141.htm

Another great article by Thomas Sowell: http://townhall.com/columnists/ThomasSowell/2009/08/18/whose_medical_decisions

Words of wisdom from a great political reporter who will be sorely missed:

“Always love your country — but never trust your government!

“That should not be misunderstood. I certainly am not advocating civil disobedience, must less insurrection or rebellion. What I am advocating is to not expect too much from government and be wary of it power, even the power of a democratic government in a free country.

“Ours is one of the mildest, most benevolent governments in the world. But it too has the power to take your wealth and forfeit your life. ... A government that can give you everything can take everything away.”

Rest in Peace, Robert Novak

Happy Monday! Today's Gallup Poll indicates that Conservatives outnumber Liberals in all 50 States! http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/52602

And the Conservative Voice is certainly making the administration nervous as they try to back peddle on a Public Option for health care reform. But don't fall for the back peddling, yet! The Heritage Foundation cautions those who might fall into the "its okay now we have made our point" mindset. http://blog.heritage.org/2009/08/17/morning-bell-public-option-is-not-dead-yet/#more-13048. Our Congress should read this http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5jbjzPEY0Y3bvRD335rGu_Z3KXoQw

Congressman Eric Massa states he will vote AGAINST the interest of his district: http://www.washingtontimes.com/weblogs/watercooler/2009/aug/16/video-rep-massa-i-will-vote-

What is Mayor Mike thinking? http://www.nypost.com/seven/08172009/postopinion/editorials/mike_gets_frivolous_184904.htm
His spend, spend, spend attitude will bring this on: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-il-reducedservice-ch,0,5433952.story

Weekly Wrap-Up

As we wrap up this week, let’s look at some names in the news from the past few days...

Bill Owens – he’s the Democrats’ nominee for the 23rd congressional district. Some links...

From the Syracuse Post-Standard: http://tinyurl.com/mwsbma
From News Watch 50: http://tinyurl.com/l5v6v5
From the Adirondack Daily Enterprise: http://tinyurl.com/n3hl9q

Owens is a registered independent. He opposes same-sex marriage and is already making fiscal responsibility as centerpiece of his campaign. So here’s where that puts us: We have a Democrat running who seems to be to the right of his party, and we have a GOP candidate in the race who is far to the left of most Republicans.

That takes us to Doug Hoffman, our Conservative Party candidate. Doug is the ONLY consistently conservative candidate in this race. I know he’s looking forward to getting together with these other two candidates and talking about the issues, because Doug knows that voters in the 23rd district will respond to his ideas.

One thing’s for certain: This is shaping up to be an interesting race – and a real opportunity for the Conservative Party. We’ll keep you posted, of course.

If Bill Owens wants to stand out as a fiscal conservative in the Democrat Party, he’ll have to distance himself from free spenders like Gov. David Paterson and left-wing billionaire George Soros. We owe a big thanks to former Sen. Ray Meier for exposing their multi-million dollar, top-secret stimulus “giveaway” that’s going to turn back the clock on welfare reform.

Get the full story here: http://tinyurl.com/mf5een and here: http://tinyurl.com/ku8nzq.

Owens will also have to explain his position on health care – especially as more and more false claims by President Barack Obama are exposed. The latest? Obama’s promise that “preventive care” will sharply reduce health care costs. Charles Krauthammer, as usual, comes through with the truth: http://tinyurl.com/pyq8ep

Some strategic questions: Will “New Yorker” Hillary Clinton campaign for Bill Owens? That could be interesting, given how gaffe-prone our Secretary of State is these days.

After being upstaged by Bill’s picking up women in North Korea, Hillary snapped at a student in Congo when she thought he asked about our 42nd President: http://tinyurl.com/lqtb8u

She then foolishly compared the 2000 Florida recount to the massive and often violent corruption in Nigeria: http://tinyurl.com/qgnelp

Another question: Will Owens ask House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to campaign for him?

Let’s hope so. In fact, the Conservative Party will buy her a plane ticket up from Washington if she wants to stump for Owens. That could only help Doug Hoffman and the Conservative Party.

Pelosi is once again on the warpath against the American people, attacking opposition to government-rationed health care as “un-American.” If you missed it, you can read that column here: http://tinyurl.com/mt2uvb.

As FOX News notes, this isn't the first time Madam Speaker has resorted to name-calling: http://tinyurl.com/kvxa8o.

Nancy Pelosi – let’s put a face with that name. Here’s a link to a photo gallery on her House Speaker website: http://tinyurl.com/koapwk.

Pick a picture, and save it on your computer. That way, you’ll have a constant reminder of why the Conservative Party needs to send Doug Hoffman to Congress.

Have a great weekend!

One down:
http://www.nypost.com/seven/08132009/news/regionalnews/pedro_kin_no_show_no_no_184356.htm
One to go:
http://www.nypost.com/seven/08132009/news/regionalnews/senate_dems_hire_scandal_aide_184351.htm

Why some unions have a poor reputation:
http://www.nypost.com/seven/08132009/news/regionalnews/unholy_church_mouse_184343.htm

Under the heading of can you believe he said that, Larry Kudlow writes about Obama's Hoof-In-Mouth Disease: http://townhall.com/columnists/LarryKudlow/2009/08/12/obamas_hoof-in-mouth_disease. So does Charles Hurt: http://www.nypost.com/seven/08122009/news/columnists/big_warning_from_big_bad_governments_ove_184122.htm

If the President listens to everyone as he claims he does, it would be wise of him to have a discussion with Ronald L. Lauder: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204908604574334912175685516.html#articleTabs%3Darticle

Did a United States Senator really say they can feel global warming when they fly? Read it for yourself here: http://community.detnews.com/apps/blogs/henrypayneblog/index.php?blogid=2041

Where do these people think the money comes from? http://www.nypost.com/seven/08122009/postopinion/editorials/mayor_mikes_complicity_184121.htm
http://www.nypost.com/seven/08122009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/trainwreck_of_a_contract_184077.htm

On the positive side of things, people are really starting to take a stand on the outrageous waste of money, albeit on the issue of health care reform. However, once the average voter begins to pay attention in one area, the other abuses in spending become apparent as well. It is about health care now, especially among those who receive Medicaid, but when you read Chuck Norris's article, the young families will also respond: http://townhall.com/columnists/ChuckNorris/2009/08/11/dirty_secret_no_1_in_obamacare

More on health care: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204251404574342170072865070.html

And Michele Malkin wants to know who the real thugs are: http://townhall.com/columnists/MichelleMalkin/2009/08/12/brown_shirts_vs_purple_shirts