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(It's been a busy day, so articles are not linked....hopefully we will catch up tomorrow....after we vote for Rick Lazio)

Weekly Wrapup

We end this week on a somber note, at a time of reflection and remembrance for all New Yorkers, and for all Americans. My thoughts on political shenanigans here at home and in Washington, on campaign dramas and election strategies, can wait until Monday. All of that seems insignificant in light of the national horror we experienced nine years ago tomorrow.

This weekend all of us at the Conservative Party will say a prayer for those who lost loved ones on that terrible day, and for those who lived through the ordeal and know they will never be the same.

And we share with everyone memories of the small yet profound horrors of 9/11 – the moment of realization that something brutal and barbaric was happening to our country... the seconds when the memory of “where we were” on September 11 set in... the minutes, hours and even days frantically calling friends and loved ones to make sure they were safe, and that their friends and loved ones were out of harm’s way. And we remember the overwhelming relief of hearing a voice, seeing a face, and knowing at least for a moment, everything was okay.

9/11 Families for America has a full list of the almost 3,000 people who were murdered that day. It is simply overwhelming. 9/11 Families for America is also an excellent resource for news and information on the debate we must have over how to best secure our nation against future attacks, and deal with the ongoing threat of militant Islam.

Proponents of the Ground Zero mosque don’t help their cause with veiled threats of violence against America if they don’t get their way (one needn’t look far from the site of the proposed mosque to understand what the “backlash” feared by Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf might entail).

But maybe a bit of good news: There seems to be some progress in how Ground Zero will be memorialized and revitalized, though many logistical questions remain...

We’ll post a new poll question on Monday. Until then, take care.

An interesting case to watch as it works its way to the Supreme Court.

While the publicity hungry pastor of an extremely small congregation in Florida does not deserve any attention, the NRO has an excellent column on his plans.

If you are looking for your "extra" money, check here.

One reason the regents get away with this is because only one political party has input.

Lazio's latest commercial.

We hope you all enjoyed the Labor Day Weekend! Some of the articles below ran over the weekend and are included in case you missed them. The Heritage Foundation on Labor Day.

Gov. Deval Patrick (MA) on the First Amendment.

The Mosque money trail.... and here. They turned down how much?

The Wages of Stimulus.

Is there a conflict of interest here....shouldn't he know better? More on Speaker Silver. And one more on DiNapoli's disregard for taxpayers.

The Obama Tax and Spend hikes. Stimulus for infrastructure? NRO: Another stimulus, another bailout.

The Obama Recovery.

NRO on the Case for Marriage.

Thomas Sowell on Political Fables

Mike Long: Doheny is the spoiler.

Weekly Wrap-Up

Our President seemed like he would have preferred to be on vacation when he delivered his oval office address this week, instead of being truly protective of our brave Armed Forces.

Maybe he was thinking about his “Summer of Recovery” that will end this Labor Day weekend and frankly, while we all enjoy the summer, we cannot afford any more “Summer of Recovery” as the Periscope Post describes the real possibility of the “Autumn of Double Dip”. Despite the bad news on the job front, there is some good news in the latest numbers, and with polls showing the probability of new leadership in the House, the out of control spending that has hampered the recovery may well end.

Things here in New York State mirror the Nation. But we also have the ability to make a difference. Our Conservative Republican candidate for comptroller, Harry J. Wilson, issued a report this week that outlines the problems looming in the public pension system, while the current comptroller outlines on the state comptroller’s website how to “pad” your pension, while lamenting the short fall.

Election season is truly upon us, and as we start to focus on whom we should entrust with our lives, it is important to understand that many things influence how government is run. This article is a good insight on how just how lawyers in the legislature are making it easier for a “nanny state”.

Primary day is just a short 12 days away, and Rick Lazio has been at the forefront of educating the public about the Cordoba Mosque. Rick Lazio, like the Conservative Party, staunchly supports our First Amendment, but we also understands the history associated with Cordoba. And need to know more about who is behind the funding of it.

Enjoy the Labor Day Weekend!

More on the President's speech. Daniel Henninger on "If Saddam Had Stayed?"

More on tax dollars for Muslims.

Congressman Eric Cantor on the dangers of the Obama tax increase (expiration of the Bush tax cuts)

Larry Kudlow with some good news and good old fashion faith in American businesses.

Conservative Republican candidate for Comptroller, Harry J. Wilson, does not see a bright future for the NYS pension fund.

After forcing a conservative gubernatorial primary as the "more conservative candidate" Lorigo, seems to have a different definition of conservative values than most conservatives have.

New York's City Council can really find ways to waste money.

Mayor Mike, hope you read how foolish you look.

The Heritage Foundation critiques President Obama's speech. They also have a position paper on defining the Obama Administration and well worth the read. The Corner weighs in also.

Are they really that deaf? The President hinted in his speech and today they are calling for more stimulus spending. Fortunately, people like Joe Miller will hopefully win in November to stop the out of control spending.

A group of doctors want Obamacare repealed.

Michele Malkin on the US submission to the Human Rights Commission Report.



Also on the Corner, Katrina Trinko, takes the WSJ Editorial on Feisal Abdul Rauf to task. More on Rauf.

Interesting, apparently the cigarette tax is not the only tax the Seneca's don't want to pay.