“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
Governor Andrew Cuomo was back on his soap box today, saying how life is unjust and we live in a system that does not give equal opportunity to all. I thought Governor Cuomo was a little smarter that he portrays himself to be at these press conferences. America and New York, especially, provides an equal opportunity to all; albeit, there was a time in our history that was not an accurate statement. Today it is. An equal opportunity is just that, an opportunity, if you work hard enough, to achieve anything you want, no matter the circumstances of your birth. What he said today, was a tackles and hurtful statement to those who have worked their way out of the misery that were told they would be able to and they would never amount to anything. Equal opportunity does not mean equal outcome. Gov. Cuomo complained about the school districts in poor neighborhoods, but I don’t here him calling for Charter Schools in those neighborhoods. Nor, has he used his bully pulpit to bring together leaders to discuss the issues creating so much turmoil in today’s society. He has had 9 years as Governor, and his answer is a to demand that the progressive mantra is embolden and doomed to failure. BTW, Governor, both sides have people who harbor racism, stirs racism, and create conflict. The Golden Rule has long since been forgotten. It would be better for all New Yorkers if you would begin to practice the Golden Rule instead of creating more conflict using your soap box to say you are above the fray. You stress the decades that have led to this; if you were sincere and honest, you would have rendered a positive influence long before now. The only thing you said today that was honest was that “they’ll say (meaning politicians) whatever they have to say to win an election.” You would know, wouldn’t you: Andrew Cuomo, Not Running for Governor, Talks to Conservatives
When the democratic controlled NYS Legislature finishes it business today, how will any police department recruit new members? See our press release here. When will those in responsible positions (elected officials) stop writing legislation in the heat of the moment? Cooler heads must look at the whole situation to come up with the right solutions. Here is a person, Shelby Steele, who should be at the table with leaders to offer serious solutions, not the elected officials pandering to lemmings demanding unrealistic changes and just looking for votes.
Well, what do you know, former VP Biden may have a spine after all: Biden breaks with Black Lives Matter to oppose defunding police. (I’m not about to bet the mortgage that he won’t change his mind when the pressure from progressives starts in earnest.)
Today’s presser by Gov. Cuomo. After he first statement, I couldn’t listen any more. “Day 100. When we first started, all the experts, I talked to all the global experts, the people who had studied this all across the world and asked them what is going to happen and where are we going to go. Nobody knew.” Who did he speak to? What experts? This is a new coronavirus that no one knew anything about…experts? No one can be an expert when dealing with a newly discovered virus!!! But Emperor Cuomo closed New York State, not only in the NYC epicenter where he sent our sick patients into our nursing homes to die, the whole state was shut down…and is still struggling to revitalize our economy. I couldn’t listen to the Emperor any longer, but, you can here.
Over the weekend, the Emperor decided that 25% of religious congregations can now attend services. Governor, how does the religious organization decide which 25%? Shameful; especially when so many people really want to go back to church. Websites are good, but sharing with neighbors and friends in a real church setting, is what people want.
For Immediate Release
June 8, 2020
Contact: Shaun Marie
518-356-7882
www.cpnys.org @cpnys
DEMOCRATIC CONTROLLED LEGISLATURE MOVES HARD LEFT ON PUBLIC SAFETY BILLS
BROOKLYN, NY – The Democratic controlled NYS Legislature under the guise of a law enforcement focused session calendar brought to the floor for passage several notable anti-policing bills that endangers the residents of New York which the Conservative Party opposes. There are two bills especially egregious and the party issued memos in opposition to S.8596/A10611 to repeal Civil Rights Law, Section 50-a and A.6144-B /S.6670-B which criminalizes police use of a choke hold in all circumstances.
In a statement Conservative Party State Chairman Jerry Kassar said, “If the Members of the Legislature adopt the bills being considered today, these two bills, as well as requiring a law enforcement officer or peace officer who discharges his or her weapon under circumstances where a person could be struck by a bullet to immediately report the incident, changing Gov. Cuomo’s Executive Order of creating an office of special investigation within the office of the attorney general into law, that are designed to restrain law enforcement agents from properly performing their oath of office, they are giving groups like Antifa free reign in the havoc Antifa is seeking to create.
Peaceful protests are part of our history; anarchy is not. Police protect peaceful protests; police have a moral obligation to stop those who support the anarchy taking place in New York streets. If the democrat-controlled legislature continues the path they created last year when the criminal justice reforms passed in the budget, they will be aiding and abetting the anarchist determined to destroy the hope that brought millions to our state through Liberty Island in New York’s harbor.
The city that never sleeps is eerily silent as businesses have boarded up in preparation for ongoing riots and looting, which city government has failed to address, leading to all out chaos after dark.
While the Governor and Mayor squabble over how to handle the destruction of businesses, looting, and criminal activity, opportunists continue to take advantage of the Mayors incompetency’s.
The NYPD has done an admirable job attempting to save the city from collapse and arresting those whose intentions are not to peacefully protest, but to wreak havoc on law abiding citizens.
While police deal with Molotov cocktails, rocks, and cement filled bottles being hurled directly at them, it appears street gangs are strategically leaving dangerous objects out for violent protesters to use to cause bodily harm and maximize damage. In some cases, social media videos appear to show agitators handing bricks and rocks to protesters, encouraging them to use the objects to escalate tensions and distract from police to aide in their looting.
While the worst of the civil unrest has taken place in New York City, Buffalo, Rochester and Albany have dealt with their own cases of rioting, resulting in looting and destruction of property. Damages around New York State is estimated to be in the hundreds of millions.
There is no telling when tensions will cool, but cities throughout New York State cannot continue down this path. The peaceful protestors have been drowned out by the acts of cowards whose only desire is utter chaos, not justice.
Antifa To Be Declared Terrorist Organization
President Donald Trump announced earlier this week he would be designating Antifa, a far-left group known for its violence and dangerous tactics, as a terrorist organization. This comes on the heels of protests that have turned violent, which many believe to be partially at the direction of Antifa.
United States Attorney General, William Barr, said on Thursday they believe they have evidence to suggest the radical left-wing group, along with other unnamed extremist groups, have worked to delegitimize peaceful protests, turning them into dangerous riots.
“While many have peacefully expressed their anger and grief, others have hijacked protests to engage in lawlessness, violent rioting, arson, looting of businesses, and public property assaults on law enforcement officers and innocent people, and even the murder of a federal agent,” Barr said.
Though the Department of Justice has not yet released the evidence on Antifa’s involvement, they are expected to do so in the coming days.
I commend President Trump for taking the initial steps necessary to designate this dangerous group a terrorist organization. Throughout the years, they have exhibited nothing other than an ability to be a dangerous group of anarchists whose goal is to cause damage, destruction and harm.
Calls to Defund the Police
While we are all in strong agreement George Floyd’s death never should have occurred. The four men responsible have been fired and arrested for the malicious action – and lack of action – that lead to the untimely death of Mr. Floyd.
The riots, across America, have led to more unnecessary and unwarranted deaths. The riots in New York City (and throughout the state), the attacks on the NYPD and now the call to defund the NYPD are adding gasoline to a raging fire. Defunding the NYPD is the worst possible solution and will ultimately create more havoc and destruction. I am perplexed at the logic behind the arguments of democratic elected officials call for the one government agency that has a sworn duty to protect our city.
I truly wonder of the public’s perception of these same elected officials calling for defunding during riots and looting. Peaceful protests are acceptable; uncontrolled rage, destroying businesses, throwing Molotov cocktails at police cars are not.
Defunding the NYPD allows criminal behavior to flourish and lawful citizens to become fearful of living in a city that would no longer be able to protect them. The vast majority of law enforcement does not look at the color of a person when responding to a call for help; they respond and assess the situation and do what is right to deescalate it.
The men and women of New York’s Finest put their lives on the line every working day to protect the citizens of New York. Should the radical idea of defunding the NYPD be adopted, who will protect the citizens when lawlessness reigns?
Candidate Spotlight Nicole Malliotakis NY11
Considered one of the country’s top congressional challengers, Nicole is poised to flip New York’s 11th Congressional district back red in this November’s election.
The daughter of Greek and Cuban immigrants, Nicole was first elected to the New York State Assembly in 2010, defeating an incumbent strongly backed by New York State Democrats. Nicole currently serves as GOP Whip and the ranking minority member of the Assembly Committee on Governmental Employees.
She became a household name as the 2017 Republican nominee for Mayor of the City of New York against incumbent Mayor Bill de Blasio, holding the mayor accountable for the city’s high property taxes, bloated budget, status as a sanctuary city, and City Halls treatment of the NYPD.
During the mayoral race, she earned 67% of the vote inside New York’s 11th Congressional district, the district she is currently running in to represent.
Please visit her site here to learn more, get involved, or donate!
The NY Post covered yesterday’s presser by Governor Cuomo this way: Gov. Cuomo quotes Bible during briefing in shot at Trump ‘photo op’. To be honest, I did not listen to his pontificating yesterday (to hear him quote from the Bible when he is a huge promoter of death to innocent unborn children is not something that I can listen to and stay calm) but you can here.
Today I did and you can also by clicking here. Today’s presser starts off on a positive note, then (as the real Andrew Cuomo starts pandering again) it gets difficult to listen to. He notes in the beginning one must be honest. We agree. He then walks back his earlier criticism of the NYPD and states quite clearly “that there is no tolerance for violence against a police officer. Period.” Gov. Cuomo is right with this statement. Then we have the COVID-19 update, where he starts with the problems of re-opening. Here we go again; King Andrew lowers the boom and hints that the riots may lead to another lockdown. He misrepresents the facts to fit what he wants. Did you know that testing will be open to all those who protested…not sure if looters are included. These people are making a free choice, but the testing will be an additional expense to all taxpayers. Since they made the choice to go to a protest; shouldn’t they, at the very least, pay for the test? The cost of the damage done by looters will be another cost all taxpayers will be handed the bill for. It was one of his better pressers until he got to the questions from the reporters (Forward to the 43 mark and listen.) when he said was “out of the political business…I have no politics. I’m just going to tell the truth.” Take a deep breath and listen to him say he just gives the facts. He says he represents everyone in the state – true, but he has also said that conservatives have no place in New York. Andrew Cuomo says what he believes will bring him votes. He wants you to believe “I have no politics. I am not running for president” and that he is an honest person, just giving facts. The chameleon struck again.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Do you really want to spend all that money on a college education to have every value you instilled in your child made a mockery of? If you still say yes, keep them close and grounded: no dorms. Poll: Younger and Wealthier Americans Most Likely to Defend Looting.
For Immediate Release
June 4, 2020
Contact: Shaun Marie
518-356-7882
www.cpnys.org @cpnys
Statement by Gerard Kassar On Call to Defund New York City’s Police Department
Brooklyn, NY – George Floyd’s death never should have occurred. The four men responsible have been fired and arrested for the malicious action – and lack of action – that lead to the untimely death of George Floyd.
The riots, across America, have led to more unnecessary and unwarranted deaths. The riots in New York City (and throughout the state), the attacks on the NYPD and now the call to defund the NYPD are adding gasoline to a raging fire.
Defunding the NYPD is the worst possible solution and will ultimately create more havoc and destruction.
I am perplexed at the logic behind the arguments of democratic elected officials call for the one government agency that has a sworn duty to protect our city. I truly wonder of the public’s perception of these same elected officials calling for defunding during riots and looting.
Peaceful protests are acceptable; uncontrolled rage, destroying businesses, throwing Molotov cocktails at police cars are not.
Defunding the NYPD allows criminal behavior to flourish and lawful citizens to become fearful of living in a city that would no longer be able to protect them.
The vast majority of law enforcement does not look at the color of a person when responding to a call for help; they respond and assess the situation and do what is right to deescalate it. The men and women of New York’s Finest put their lives on the line every working day to protect the citizens of New York. Should the radical idea of defunding the NYPD be adopted, who will protect the citizens when lawlessness reigns?
“A mob, turning abusive, will, ironically, imitate the abuse of power that the demonstration was called to protest in the first place.” Lance Morrow opines on his reflections, past and present in his latest article posted in City Journal, Fire, Again.
Former VP Biden, longing to be the president, won’t respond to questions regarding the dozen or so staffers who have donated to pay bail for those arrested while protesting and rioting.
Today’s presser by Governor Andrew Cuomo is, without doubt, one of worst that he has held over the last 94 days. In all honesty, I could not listen to all of it. His patronizing attitude is getting under my skin; but when he said that “the police must stop the looting and the criminal activity – that is the essence of the police…they are supposed to protect the community and protect the property. They did not do this…” I had to turn it off. He and the democrats that control the legislature have tied the hands of the police, endangering all New Yorkers, when they passed and he signed the criminal justice reform bill last year! Your inability to have a reasonable curfew, yet keep people locked in their homes and out of work, shows how little you really care for the citizens of New York who respect the rule of law.
How dare you blame the police for the riotswhen your insufferable laws and rules have been a major contributor to the chaos that Ne Yorkers have be subjected to, especially this last week.
Andrew Cuomo, the anguish that New York is suffering through lies squarely on your doorstep.
You can and must provide leadership not the insupportable platitudes (required to keep your progressive base happy) that you have been handing out during your pressers.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo gets on his soap box again, repeating the same old, same old, then goes off the rails and makes little sense as he goes into the aftermath of the untimely and overwhelming death of George Floyd. Governor Cuomo does not say a lot that I agree with, however, his assessment of the video being “… it is horrendous, horrendous, it is frightening and it perverts everything you believe about this country” is a statement that every American/New Yorker can honestly say his assessment is 100% correct. But then he turns into his political self, invokes his Daddy’s 1984 speech about a Tale of Two City’s that talks about the “inherent injustice” in society. Andrew M. Cuomo has spent most of his adult life in “public” service, serving as his father’s advisor, with a stint as an ADA in Manhattan, founding the state’s Housing Enterprise for the Less Privileged (HELP) in 1986, in 1993 he was assistant secretary of HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development) and became Secretary of HUD in 1997 and served until 2001. In 2002 in ran for governor, dropped out (after making a controversial comment about then-Governor George Pataki’s lack of leadership) worked in real estate until he ran for and was elected as attorney general in 2006, and governor in 2010. My question to the Governor is simple: You have had ample time and a loud bully pulpit, why haven’t you made this “inherent injustice” that has plagued society for so long, the most important goal of your political career? Instead you have chosen to make curtailing the 2nd Amendment of the US Constitution and LGBT rights your priority and have left the “inherent injustice” to others to resolve. Are you really that outraged, Governor? I don’t think so, today’s press conference was nothing more than political grandstanding with faux rage.
“In matters great and small, robust debate helps us understand the evidence and make an informed decision. The more important the decision, the greater the need for debate.” The Common Sense Alternative to Fauciism.
Why is it that US Supreme Court Justices appointed by the left never disappoint, yet, some appointed by the right, have us wondering “what are they thinking”?
After nearly 2 months, Punxsutawney Biden came out of hiding on Memorial Day and saw his own shadow, signaling months of more incoherent rambling and gaffes that have been the highlight of his campaign.
In honor of Biden returning to the campaign trail, for the time being, here are the not so top 10 Biden blunders.
Assembly Minority Introduces Bill Addressing Future Emergencies
Assembly Republicans introduced a bill this week that would limit the power of the Governor and hand more authority and decision making to local officials in future emergency situations.
“Undoubtedly, there will be times when immediate, direct action is needed from the Executive,” Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay said. “However, ‘state of emergency’ doesn’t equate to ‘authoritarian rule.’ In any situation, a balanced, measured approach is necessary and the full complement of government must be levied. This bill ensures just that, and that every voice in New York is heard during times of crisis.”
In early March, Governor Cuomo declared New York in a state of emergency. This allowed him to change laws, which he has since done more than 260 times.
The bill would call for a county-by-county declaration of all state emergencies, lasting for no longer than 30 days. An additional 15 days emergency order could be extended by the Governor. However, no other emergency declaration would be extended without being voted on by the State Legislature. Additionally, a county executive, chair of a county board of supervisors, and the mayor of New York City, could request any state of emergency declaration be cancelled with justification.
Livingston County Chair Leads Way
Livingston County Conservative Chairman, and Executive Director of New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms, Jason McGuire, helped secure a win for religious freedom after advocating fiercely that houses of worship be allowed to open.
“On March 31, our organization (New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms) wrote to the Governor’s office seeking clarification on the issue of drive-in services. Since March many Churches have been holding these types of services as a way to meet in a safe and socially-distant manner. Today, Mr. Cuomo said that he would be encouraging drive-in and parking lot services. Pastors have been putting the physical, mental and spiritual health of their congregations in proper perspective for some time, but today the Governor lent his voice to the effort,” McGuire said last week.
The Governor has mandated church services be capped at 10 people.
A letter signed by more than 300 pastors was sent to the Governor asking him to prioritize in-person religious services.
“If you can safely do a First Amendment press conference, you can also let people exercise their freedom of religion,” McGuire continued.
Candidate Spotlight Liz Joy NY 20
A devoted wife and mother to four adult children, Liz is a fierce advocate and fighter for our constitutional freedoms. A candidate of integrity, Liz will not be absent from her district, nor afraid to do the work on behalf of the constituents in New York’s 20th Congressional District.
Liz is no stranger to a fight, in the fall of 2018, she single handedly fought off a knife yielding man intent on doing fatal harm. After engaging in hand to hand combat, she was able to call for help, undoubtedly saving the life of at least one person.
Strong on the right to life, the southern border, jobs, and the economy, Liz will represent NY20 with humility and grace, and an open heart, always remembering the congressional seat belongs to the people of her district, not the representative.
You can visit her website here to learn more, get involved or donate!
Watching Governor Andrew Cuomo’s daily coronavirus updates is difficult at times; however, he must continue doing them in order of the rest of America to understand what New Yorkers are subjected to here in New York State. His hypocrisy in beyond belief. He certainly likes to repeat himself daily, blame every possible person and agency that he is not directly involved with and is so condescending. Today he talks about having to have a plan, well, Governor, your plan isn’t and hasn’t worked well. King Andrew tries to portray his knowledge – or lack thereof – as to how to recover and again demands the federal government provide the money to do so while slamming the presidential administration once again saying how Europe is responsible. (How many times does he have to say the same things?)
Governor Cuomo has spoken! When it is safe, he will reopen our state. (Did he come down from the mountain with two tablets carved with his rules?) The repetition of his pressers is disappointing, at the very least, but also good because if people are still watching daily they realize he is only a politician, not a leader.
He seems to realize that his pressers are getting stale, so today he had Rosie Perez and Chris Rock (both from Brooklyn) to help him communicate how important it is to wear masks, they begin at the 26 minute mark. (BTW he is signing another Executive Order giving private businesses the right to deny entrance to those who do not wear masks or facial-coverings.) They were doing a public service message, but, I was shocked when Chris Rock (who used to be a good comedian) and Andrew Cuomo were discussing a video about a young man from Florida who was cavalier regarding the virus, recorded how much fun he was having at a party saying the virus only affected old people, and a few days later he was dead. THEY LAUGHED! GOVERNOR ANDREW CUOMO LAUGHED. (At the 53 mark) Really, Gov., you say you are trying to communicate how important it is to wear a mask, then you LAUGH when a young man who was cavalier about the virus and unfortunately died. You should be ashamed of yourself. Keep doing your daily presser…the rest of America is getting to know the real Andrew Cuomo.
America lost a true patriot yesterday; Congressman Sam Johnson spoke at a Conservative Party dinner a few years back and left quite an impression on everyone in the room. Rest in Peace, Congressman Johnson, and please continue to watch over America.
The Syracuse Post Star’s editorial simply says “NY must own nursing home mistakes, learn from them” and we couldn’t agree more. We cannot go back in time and hold our loved ones as they suffered from this deadly disease, but we certainly can learn from the mistakes made and never, ever repeat them. Governor Andrew Cuomo is deflecting blame to President Trump; however, it was the Department of Health that issued a mandate on March 25 that required nursing homes to admit/readmit CIVOD-19 patients. We ask that AG William Barr investigate what led NY to have an extremely high number of nursing home deaths, and if you haven’t signed our petition to AG Barr, please do so now. The more signatures obtained, the louder our voices will be, please circulate to friends and family to also sign. Thank you.
Here are the clips for Governor Cuomo’s pressers on May 22, May 23, May 24, May 25 and May 26. (Caution, do not watch all of them one after another, listening to his self-congratulations and blaming others will wonder if you are in never-never land. He continues his swipe at the federal government, President Trump, and blames them for not closing down Europe, albeit, we did know and it was well publicized that nursing homes were extremely susceptible to the rapid spread of COVID-19, a fact completely ignored when demanding nursing homes take COVID-19 patients back.)
This is not the Memorial Day weekend I, or anyone else, imagined we would be having, but American’s are resilient and our resolve will get us beyond the health crisis that has affected countless New Yorker’s.
Resiliency is a quality in Americans, one that goes back generations and generations. Resilient men and woman have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. From the Civil War to today’s conflicts, Americans have always answered the call to protect our great nation from enemies both foreign and domestic, many paying the ultimate price.
This Memorial Day, as we continue to face daily struggles, changes, and complications brought on by COVID19, take a moment to remember this is not our first conflict, and it will not be our last. We have the greatest military in the world, comprised of the bravest men and women in the world. Through them, we have helped rid the world of tyranny and oppression. I am forever grateful for their efforts, both past and present, who’s selflessness allows me the freedoms to write this message to you today.
Our nation owes a debt of gratitude to those we have lost in battle. It is my hope that we continue to honor their memories by continuing to stand up for our freedoms as Americans and never take for granted that we do live in the greatest nation in the world.
Please, have a safe Memorial Day weekend, and do not lose sight of what this weekend is really about.
The Conservative Party traditionally has made a special effort to remember the POW’S and MIA’S whose remains have yet to return to U.S. soil. Please, say a special prayer for them.
Fly your American flag today and everyday in honor of our glorious nation.
“I don’t have to tell you how fragile this precious gift of freedom is. Every time we hear, watch, or read the news, we are reminded that liberty is a rare commodity in this world.” –Ronald Reagan
