George J. Marlin opines  in Newsmax:   Andrew Repeating Father Mario’s Mistakes on NY Budget.  Mr. Marlin reminds us that the governor is employing fiscal slight of hand shenanigans that include “shifting expenditures to capital project funds, which is outside the scope of state operating funds: moving expenditures off budget to a public authority or an off-budget fund or account; specifically, excluding certain spending from the calculated growth of state operating funds; restructuring programs such that the cost is reflected on the revenue side of the ledger rather than as spending; deferring expenditures to future years; and others.” 

Case in point regarding how Governor Cuomo misreads “revenue raisers” in his budget.   While shouting from the roof tops how this will raise money, the realty is a black market is created.  When government went overboard in taxing cigarettes…a black market that funds terrorists was created and continues to thrive.   

The Manhattan Institute looks at Charter Schools again.   

Farley, GOP Senate candidate, wants equal time after Gillibrand’s ‘Late Show’ appearance..

T.he Federalist reminds us that Conservatism isn’t dead yet. 

Ed Feulner on: Toasting the “Intellectual Godfather” of the Conservative Movement. 

The left will not like this:  Most Adults With School-Aged Kids Support Arming Teachers, and this will really drive the left off a cliff:  Americans Blame Government More Than Guns for Florida Massacre. 

Dennis Prager explains why the left opposes arming teachers. 

Study on school shootings says schools are safer today, than in the 1990’s.  

The Broward County Sheriff’s department explained in the Last Refuge. 

Charles Hurt opines in the Washington Times:  Media sharks smell blood from Florida school — and ratings. 

Larry Horist explains how political correctness is destroying America.

The NY Sun opines on the Missing Corporation — another look at the Janus v. AFSCME case where Mr. Janus is called heroic. 

Pamela Dee Gaudry gives us a lesson we should all learn.  Thank you for the courage to post this and let us know how what happened on this Delta flight. 

Wednesday’s with Walter E. Williams:  Another Liberal – Created Failure.

In case you missed our press release: Conservative Party Backs Farley For Senate

Betsy McCaughey weighs in on the Janus case.   The Daily Signal has 6 Key Exchanges From Major Union Case at the Supreme Court. 

Governor Cuomo should read this:  PEER-REVIEWED ANTI-FRACKING STUDY RETRACTED DUE TO ERRORS.  

This Committee could try to bail out private pensions with taxpayer  funds

If you – or your  friends –  don’t believe that the euthanasia movement has  a slippery slope, read  this.   

Andrew C. McCarthy writes in National Review on Line that the Schiff Memo harms democrats more than It helps them.

Love and hate in sharp contrast.

NRA boycott backfiring on dozens of companies.

In case you missed Tucker Carlson’s  interview of  Jordan Peterson on why are so many young men committing mass murder you can watch it here.

Lawsuit: 100,000 noncitizens registered to vote in Pennsylvania. 

Have you heard of “Grunt Style?”  Watch the video here to learn more about the ad that is taking the internet by storm. 

Rest in Peace, William F. Buckley, on this, the 10th anniversary of your passing.   

You will seldom find the Conservative Party praising the New York Times, however, this article deserves to be read and circulated as it shows Governor Andrew Cuomo for what he is — a man who plays with words – trying to make you think you are wrong and he is right.  The NY Times article points out how this Administration choses to interpret an Executive Order to their financial advantage.  Governor Andrew Cuomo is all about Governor Andrew Cuomo with little or no regard for New York’s citizens – despite the flowery empty words he uses when addressing the ideological groups, he meets with. 

Tom Precious writes in the Buffalo News:  For Cuomo, no wins in trial of former top aide.

The NY Post writes about Cuomo’s denial on NY’s awful taxes. 

State Dems propose giving illegal immigrants legal protections. 

Janus case high stakes for public employee unions.   Here is what George Will has to say about this case.   As Unions Sound Alarm on SCOTUS Labor Case, Here’s What Wisconsin’s Experience Shows. 

The Heritage Foundation has new information on the transgendered movement. 

Justice Thomas RIPS Supreme Court For Ignoring Second Amendment: ‘The Right To Keep And Bear Arms Is … This Court’s Constitutional Orphan’

Jay Cost opines on what the Second Amendment means today. 

RUSH: New Evidence Shows Parkland Shooting Was ‘Failure At Every Level’ Of Government

Guy Benson :  Busted: Incompetent, Preening Broward County Sheriff Gets Caught in a Lie. 

There is one single person to blame for this week’s shooting in Florida – the shooter.  That simple fact has been left out of the mass media’s dishonest coverage that is driven by a gun control agenda and disinformation rather than any facts. 

Let us never forget the tales of heroism and quick thinking that saved lives – and let us never allow the left to bully us for praying, which is now unbelievably under attack.

Vice President Pence has fired back at the media’s religious bigots, and Rep. Steve Scalise and Sen. Marco Rubio are taking a principled stand against liberals trying to exploit tragedy.  I am thankful for their leadership. 

Overall, how would you describe the media’s coverage of gun control? That’s the first question in our new Weekly Poll.

Unfortunately, the gun control issue is not the only example of media malpractice – far from it.  From journalists’ love affair with North Korea to the fake news of Russian collusion to cover-ups of government corruption and particularly Clinton, Inc. malfeasance, the media is falling down on the job. 

What do you think has been the most awful recent example of the news media bias and dishonesty? That’s the second question in our new Weekly Poll. 

Speaking of dishonesty, as well as recklessness, partisanship and politically ambitious – would you suspect I’m referencing Andrew Cuomo or Bill de Blasio? Both, it turns out – the Governor and the Mayor are on their worst behavior, and New York suffers as a result.  

I’ll make this the third and final question of our new Weekly Poll: Who is MORE dishonest, untrustworthy and politically calculating – Cuomo or de Blasio? 

As President’s Day nears, let’s remember some truly outstanding leaders like Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Reagan – and yes, let’s pray for more like them.

Have a great weekend!

President Donald J. Trump on the tragedy in Florida yesterday.

It appears evident that the killer had some compelling mental problems that many were aware of.   True mental problems; certainly not what Joy Behar considers a mental illness.  Ms. Behar recently linked VP Pence Christianity to mental illness – an insult to the VP and all Christians.  It is disheartening that Ms. Behar would not understand what mental illness is – and be so cavalier in disrespecting a religion.  When tragedies happen, most people turn to God and pray for the victims, their families, and survivors.  Perhaps more prayers when there is not tragedy would help.  It would also help if America returned to its Judeo-Christian legacy. 

And the Devil Smiled.  

George J. Marlin writes in Newsmax that the media’s reputation is permanently scarred with Trump attacks. 

Adam Schiff confirms Democratic Memo contains ‘Sources and Methods.’   So, Adam Schiff threw Nancy Pelosi under the bus and when you think about it, he threw himself under the same bus. 

Bill Hammond, health policy director for the Empire Center, writes about Cuomo’s cynical abuse of a crisis that didn’t come, in today’s NY Post. 

Bob McManus writes in the City Journal about Cuomo’s Mirror essentially saying that the New York governor assails President Trump in terms more apt to describe himself.

Dr. Grazie Pozo Christie, is a policy adviser for The Catholic Association, who has a thoughtful and historical article, When Does the Right to Die Become the Duty to Die, in National Review.   Kathryn Jean Lopez, asks the question in National Review, Could the Gerber Baby help lead a Revolution?

When did America start allowing the inmates run the asylum?

Walter E. Williams, one day late.  

The Daily Signal, like most conservatives, raises concerns regarding President Trump’s proposed budget.  Romina Boccia, deputy director of the Thomas A. Roe Institute at The Heritage Foundation, called the budget a “mixed bag.”  Ms. Boccia said this, “The president’s budget makes progress by investing in the military, eliminating numerous ineffective agencies and programs, and beginning the process of welfare and entitlement reform. However, the budget fails to balance, ever, and does not sufficiently move the country away from its currently unsustainable fiscal path.”   Time will tell what happens with his proposal. PBS is naturally upset, but cutting PBS from the budget, makes many conservatives cheer. 

Here is another topic that makes conservatives cheer;  Reforming The Bureaucracy: How Trump Is Taming The Leviathan.  

Trump’s Justice Department reverses Obama stance on requiring union dues. 

Dossier’s 10 core collusion accusations remain unverified 20 months later. 

Liberty Counsel explains how AG Eric Schneiderman is opposed to the First Amendment.  AG Schneiderman is also so very wrong on this. 

From Punching Bag Media, Larry Horist opines on how politicians give “constitutional crisis” a bad name.

Monica Crowley opines in The Hill that federal abuses on Obama’s watch represent a growing blight on his legacy. 

Robert Knight opines on free money and pigeons.

Jonathan S. Tobin gives some in the media (and others) good advice:  Stop pretending the Olympics are about world peace.    The Daily Signal has this to say regarding the media obsession of North Korea and the Olympics:  In 7 Tweets, the Media’s Strange, Glowing Coverage of North Korea at Olympics.   

Don’t you wish you had a job that you didn’t have to show up for and still get paid.  As taxpayers, who pay her salary, we should all be outraged.

Errol Lewis does not believe unpleasant truths should be ignored, especially when some chose to make a hero out of people who committed crimes that make them eligible for deportation.

Herb Stupp presents a good argument against congestion pricing. 

All I will say about this, is that his parents, while not supportive of his run, certainly raised him to think for himself.   Kudos for that!

Former President Barack Obama backs a group led by, former AG Eric Holder (one of his favorite side-kicks) that has raised $11 million – of the $30 million planned on to target republicans in 12 states. Progressives storm Democratic primaries.   In case you had any doubt, Chris Buskirk, publisher and editor of American Greatness, explains that the ruling class (really does) hate you. 

Devin Nunes wants ‘ridiculous’ Democratic memo released.

There are sanctuary cities, sanctuary counties, and sanctuary churches, be prepared for sanctuary unions as the NY Teamsters are getting schooled in on their rights under U.S. law.

Gov. Cuomo wants won’t or can’t (for fear of upsetting his progressive base) take a stand on fare-beating.    The Beat has more on fare-beating here.

Michael Goodwin peals back the layers of Hillary’s deceit.  As you digest Hillary’s deceit, remember this in November :  Kirsten Gillibrand on Hillary Clinton: She is ‘my greatest role model in politics’  

Oh my…President Donald J. Trump has to learn how to drain the swamp better and not be fooled by DC lobbyists and their friends in Congress. 

Just when you think President Trump may have  caved in, he does this:  President Trump’s2019  budget proposal seeks to cut 22 agencies and/or programs, so maybe, just maybe, he does have the upper hand . 

Scott Greer, deputy editor of the Daily Caller has a good article on immigration. 

The Nanny State legislators rear their ugly heads again.

Here is another example of how the elites harm rather than help ordinary citizens. 

NY’s obscene, pro-union ‘prevailing wage’ law is driving public-project costs sky high. 

It’s an arrogant culture that aborts DS children. 

There are two schools of thought about President Trump’s idea for a military parade – that it is long overdue, and that it’s unneeded. What do you think: Should there be a military parade to show America’s strength and power?  That’s the first question in our new Weekly Poll.

There is little doubt that our military needs more funding – and there is plenty of federal spending that is not needed, from Planned Parenthood subsidies to foreign aid to hostile nations. What do you think is the FIRST federal spending item that should be cut to free up more money for America’s military might?

Unfortunately, government just keeps getting bigger and more expensive – that’s “bipartisanship,” in a nutshell. 

Nancy Pelosi’s “filibuster” stunt made the news this week. She is as hypocritical as ever when it comes to “the children,” and she’s just as out-of-touch as ever, too. Many saw the speech as helping Republicans – and some just found it plain boring. 

How would you describe Nancy Pelosi’s marathon speech on the House floor in defense of so-called “Dreamers” who want amnesty?  That’s the third and final question in our new Weekly Poll. 

Other news items this week: It’s becoming clear that the Democrats’ FISA abuse could be worse than Watergate. After President Trump’s tax cuts, tax revenues are soaring. Marijuana legalization is a “gateway drug” to gun control. And guess what? Hillary is still bitter about losing the White House. 

Have a great weekend!

Andrew McCarthy has a lengthy, but, very informative column in National Review on the much-ballyhooed email of Lisa Page. Here is how the Washington Times reports on the controversy.   Ben Shapiro covers the emails this way.

Guy Benson opines on this:  WSJ Columnist: Why is the Media Ignoring the Real Bombshell FISA Memo?

Victor Davis Hanson opines that FISA-Gate Is Scarier Than Watergate. 

Former AG Eric Holder is missing the spotlight which forces him to make ridiculous statements like this and this one also. 

Nicole Gelinas opines on the major issue plaguing accident-prone Amtrak. 

Betsy McCaughey thinks It’s time to put America’s health first.

This isn’t good news for taxpayers, especially if it cannot be recouped.  It just proves, once again, that government is too big and to involved in our lives.   

The Daily Signal gives us 5 things to know about Congress’s latest budget-busting deal. 

Why does it have to be this way? Maybe the better question would be, how do they keep getting away with incendiary rhetoric?   Democratic presidential aspirants unleash incendiary rhetoric in race to left.  

Kudos to Sen. Helming introducing and passing this bill; now is the time to pressure the Assembly to do the same. 

The left is still surprised by common-sense  economics:  Go Figure: Tax Revenues Climbed $18 Billion In First Month Of GOP Tax Cuts, but fiscal conservatives are not. 

Laura Hollis asks what’s going on at the Vatican?  Good question, better answers.

After taking a “hit” for allowing, make that encouraging,  the government to close down, Sen. Schumer is trying to capture good press by releasing some of the highlights of the proposed two year deal.  Syracuse.com has more here.

Tucker Carlson makes us aware of what Google wants from us.  

According to PoliticoNewYork, taxpayers in NYS have shelled out over $6 million in the last 6 years to settle sexual harassment or gender discrimination complaints…that we know about.  The amount of money is outrageous.  The article is comprehensive and detailed.  “In Albany, lawmakers of both parties have proposed legislation that would restrict confidential settlements, end forced arbitration clauses and in some instances make elected officials or supervisors personally liable for any harassment awards.”  If they are serious about ending sexual harassment or gender discrimination complaints, make the person responsible personally responsible for any monetary settlement…NOT TAXPAYERS!  Let see how serious they really are.  The House deserves credit for passing  this bill, hopefully,  the US Senate will.  However, I am not as optimistic that the NYS Legislature will do the same.   

It looks like the main stream media is taking a little more of an interest in the Joe Percoco trial.  Karen Dewitt filed this report for WRVO,  Syracuse.com has this column and Tom Precious had this in the Buffalo News.  The NY Post lets us know – if we didn’t already – about Gov. Cuomo’s love of vintage Corvettes and Joe Percoco’s need for cash and according to Howe, how Percoco became involved in minutiae.    

The “do-gooders” of our politically correct world are taking simple pleasures that we used to be able to enjoy by their experience and making life miserable by twisting the meaning of being all inclusive and letting the best person be the star of the show. 

Shola Olatoye, the head of the NYC Housing Authority, is clearly not a student of history…and obviously does not adhere to the President Truman’s famous quote, “The buck stops here.”

The Daily Signal reminds us that the only misleading claim about voter fraud is that it doesn’t exist. 

Of course, Michael Goodwin is right on both points; de Blasio has to go, now and it will never happen. 

Now this is extraordinary news:  A California Court upholds a bakers’ right to not bake a cake.  While the decision is not final, and a similar case is being argued in the US Supreme Court, it is still a stunning decision in the hyper politically correct world we life in today. 

Wise words in today’s Wednesday’s with Walter E. Williams. 

Happy 107th birthday Ronald Reagan!  Oh, if only you were still with us, we could expect to see the great communicator on our televisions comforting us while standing strong, maybe even tweeting.  Your wisdom and love of our country was evident and respected by all.  President Trump is doing all his best to make America great again, but, he has a way to go before he can stand in his shoes.

Speaking of our heroes, the  Honorable James L. Buckley opines in National Review on how to preserve our Republic while government expands.

Ed Feulner writes in the Washington Times about a rising tide of economic freedom.

Richard W. Rahn points out the differences between two countries economic freedoms and the wisdom of our Founding Fathers in creating a federal republic rather than an unbridled democracy.

Cuomo Opponent Seeks Hearing On Controversial Tourism Signs.

Americans should listen to him — Farage on UK Health Care Protests: Immigration Policies Causing ‘Population Crisis’. 

Remember, Gregg Jarrett, is a lawyer —  Method of Obtaining FISA Warrant ‘The Definition of Government Corruption’.

Rich Lowry opines in the NY Post on the left’s wild fantasies about finding crimes to topple Trump. 

PoliticoNewYork is at the Joe Percoco trial every day; here is the latest.  Syracuse.com explains how Todd Howe, a central figure in the trial, who used to earn $750,000 as an Albany lobbyist, is now mowing lawns at an Idaho golf course. 

New Yorkers are paying the bill for de Blasio’s moral lapses.   (Unfortunately, his are not the only ones we are paying.)

Stephen Moore opines on why liberals root against liberals.