“Government’s view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it”-Ronald Reagan
Speaker Heastie, who hasn’t supported a crackdown on violent gangs believes that “A better approach is to discourage people from engaging in gang activity in the first place, and that is where the focus should be.” A very magnanimous response, but completely unrealistic. If parents cannot discourage the activity, how is government going to be able to keep them out of gangs? Do you seriously believe a curriculum in schools will make a difference? What makes you think potential gang members are attending classes? When that doesn’t work, will you suggest handing over money to keep gangs happy? How much will be enough? For four years the NYS Senate has made an effort to keep citizens safe; isn’t it time you do the same?
Errol Lewis writes in the NY Daily News that republican/conservative ideas are welcomed in New York City. Kudos to Mr. Lewis for seeing the light and making it visible.
Michael Goodwin opined in his Sunday column that he believes Hillary is running for President again! Trust me, it is worth the read.
Apparently, Governor Cuomo is not going to roll over for Hillary and is laying his own ground work for 2020.
Also in Sunday’s NY Post, the editorial board opined that even the City Council is worried about de Blasio’s spending spree. “When the New York City Council attacks you for spending too much and saving too little, you can be pretty sure you’ve gone way overboard.”
Newsday (subscription required) states in an editorial that “if lawmakers refuse to make it easier to cast ballots and to run for office, the re-energized public can get it done on its own — by voting in November for a constitutional convention.” They (the editorial board writers) obviously did not do their homework….it is a well-researched fact that those who write the changes (delegates elected to the Constitutional Convention) and control the process of a Constitutional Convention are either elected officials, their staffs, and others who are currently involved in the process. Downstate has the numbers to control the convention and we all know how progressives control downstate. Take a look at the City Council and the elected officials through the legislature…downstate progressives have the majority. Does anyone really believe that John Doe will win an election against recognized names? If so, please explain to me the reason why incumbents hardly ever lose. The 2016 Presidential Election results in NYS show Hillary creamed native New Yorker Donald J. Trump! VOTE NO to a colossal waste of taxpayers’ money, there are other ways to amend the NYS Constitution.
Nicole Gelinas opines on the debt-bubble landmine President Obama left for President Trump.
The National Review calls on Congress to pass the current version of the health-care bill even though they still have serious reservations regarding the bill. You can read why here. Obviously, the health-care issue must be resolved as people’s frustrations are understandable. National Review also offers a solution to insuring the uninsurable, which is a major portion of the inability to come to an agreement. As the AMAC (Association of Mature American Citizens, the alternative to AARP that supports Obamacare) notes: Repeal and Replacement of Obamacare Will Happen Because There is No Alternative.
City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito has lost her mind! Does the Speaker really think that tax-payers are willing to give over their hard-earned money to hire attorneys to help violent felons fight deportation? She has crossed the line once again and has no regard for the safety of New Yorkers. Ms. Mark-Viverito has said on many occasions that when she retires she will return to her native Puerto Rico. Obviously, she has the same spending problems Puerto Rico has had for years and she will be living the life at home spending the money you have paid into her pension.
The NY Post editorial is rightfully calling of Ponte’s resignation…we all know Mayor de Blasio will not fire him.
Jimmy Kimmel comes under fire for using his infant son’s very serious health problems to push an extremely partisan emotional call for something he really is not qualified to discuss, especially when his emotions are still so very raw. That is part of the problem we taxpayers are facing; we are forced to pay for things based on emotion, not reality. We pray for infant Billy Kimmel; and for Bret Baier’s son Paul (who has never used his son’s health problems in a partisan manner) and the thousands of other children who have serious health conditions. They are so very blessed that they have been born in a country that can save them medically and that government has NOT become socialized…yet!
All taxpayers should be relieved that DOC Commissioner Ponte will be repaying the City for the abusive misuse of his city issued vehicle. What is absolutely appalling is the explanation by the spokesman of DOC: Peter Thorne said Ponte’s misuse of the agency-assigned vehicle was in part due to top officials not fully understanding city rules. (Yes, you read that right.) Read more here. Unfortunately, Commissioner Ponte is not the only person to abuse the use of a city-owned car.
The Daily Signal explains why conservatives are disappointed in the massive spending bill Congress agreed to to keep government open. The White House and Speaker Ryan are stressing what was good in the budget. However, if Congress does not cut spending in the new fiscal year, rest assured, the citizens who put them in Congress, will not hesitate to take them out. Spending is out of control; we did not become the greatest nation in the world by having government pay for our every need, nor will we remain the greatest government in the world if is allow government to continue its spending spree. What has happened in Venezuela conceivably could happen here. Venezuela was at one time a democracy, but since 1998 the rapid change has devastated the once beautiful country. Was yesterday’s May Day violence in America a precursor of our future if we do not take control of spending back?
Chris Matthews, the longtime liberal host of Hardball, agrees that the Democratic Party has moved too far left on cultural issues. His remarks came in response to Matthew Continetti’s column in the Washington Free Beacon on Friday that examined the democrats’ first 100 days.
Sen. Schumer appeared on Fox News Sunday and slammed the idea of repealing Obamacare and indicated that President Trump’s first 100 days was hardly a success. He complains about the President Trump is going it alone. Well Sen. Schumer, do you remember when President Obama essentially said “I won, deal with it!” Where were you then about bi-partisanship? The Senator quotes the NY Times and the Washington Post….when did they become bipartisan? Sadly, Sen. Schumer is an obstructionist without a bipartisan thought in his mind.
Assisted suicide distorts doc’s duty. The author, John Rhee, has a master’s degree in public health and is a fourth-year medical student at the Ichan Medical School at Mount Sinai and explains that what drew him to medicine, and what he hopes draws future generations, was the responsibility to protect vulnerable, hurting patients — including those who need and deserve our help from harming themselves. New York now threatens that precious contract.
The Daily Signal explains why high tax states like New York and California will disproportionately affect wealthy people. It is a fact that his federal deduction basically encouraged states to hike taxes – which New York and California took advantage of. Don’t count on it being added back into the proposed tax changes. Here is E. J. McMahon’s quick analysis of the proposal., and Charles Gasparino’s opinion in the New York Post.
Mayor de Blasio has lost his mind. This is what happens when you are a progressive, you become so wrapped up in running other peoples lives with other peoples’ money you just lose all sense of what is real. $16.4 million of our hard-earned dollars for immigrant legal services. Mr. Mayor, do you understand the oath you took??? You have no right to take our money to help people who are here ILLEGALLY!!! Another $1.6 million to ramp up Airbnb. enforcement? Seriously? Opioids are killing people and you want to spend $1.6 M on Airbnb enforcement?
George J. Marlin on Governor Cuomo’s presidential budget.
Republicans should support President Trump’s 2018 budget proposal. We signed on with other leading conservative/republican groups that are driven by fiscal conservatism. Look at the list of what President Trump is completely cutting from the budget and the programs that he proposes major cuts in. President Trump is keeping his word.
David Keene writes how candidate Rob Quist (running in Montana) is hiding his socialism under his Stetson. The Washington Free Beacon lets us know Mr. Quist is also a regular performer at a nudist resort, albeit he does wear clothes while performing with is daughter. The democrat is running on a platform of bringing the “values of Montana” to Washington, DC. Hmmm…
The 10th edition of Rich States, Poor States has been released by ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council) and again New York State last in the 50 states for its economic outlook. Today’s NY Post editorial examines why and the Nation Review explains how business friendly states are growing at the expense of those who tax and spend. (National Review also notes that high taxes did not give us democracy.) As troublesome as this news is to those of us who live here, this declaration by the national democrats to turn the New York State Senate to the left, should send shivers down our spines.
The Empire Center’s new report Prevailing Waste shows us how New York drives up the costs of public construction placing hirer tax burdens on New York’s citizens.
Michael Goodwin writes in today’s NY Post that it is a shame top democrats are too afraid to challenge Mayor de Blasio. He writes, “It’s the shame of New York Democrats that they can’t produce a dynamic challenger against a lackluster mayor who spent the last year under criminal investigation.” Mr. Goodwin — the democrats may be afraid to run against him, but there is an up and coming republican woman — Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis — who is considering making the run. Imagine for a moment what that race would be like. A young and energetic Assemblywoman — who truly understands the immigration issue — against an old and laid-back Mayor who is more interested in using his office to pursue his own agenda. What an interesting race this would be.
Mark Weiner writes in the Syracuse Post Standard that upstate GOP congressional members have a dilemma: who are they loyal to President Trump, the party, or voters? Chairman Mike Long gives his opinion here.
