The extremes on both ends of the political spectrum continue to amaze me with their bitter rants and holier-than-you attitudes.  A person (male) just called cpnys and used every swear-word possible, prayed that an airplane destroy the building we are in, wished death and destruction on me and my whole family, said we are killers, called conservatives communist scum and a few other choice names that I would rather forget.  All because we posted a flyer telling people where rallies to open up New York will be held tomorrow.  To state this male is unstable is an understatement.  We only posted a flyer, we are not the organizers, we understand the need for social distancing and masks, and no where did we say that the reader had to go!  It was an informational flyer; here is the information, if you want to use, fine, if not, that was fine with us also.  The caller hid their caller ID, did not identify himself, and hung up before I could ask him if he felt better now that he exercised his freedom of speech.  It amazes me that he believes he is the only one that can exercise that right.  I really hope that he is a regular reader of this blog; it may just educate the insufferable loser.

The COVID-19 news in New York State is not getting any better; yes, the number of admissions to hospitals are trending down as are the number of deaths.  However, the more we learn about the miss steps and grave errors in judgment made by the Cuomo Administration regarding  nursing homes especially, the more we know an independent federal investigation must be impaneled to look into the allegations.   Spectrum News is reporting that the state has ended this policy allowing positive COVID- 19 nursing home staffers to return to work.  All I will say about that is they obviously knew it was another grave mistake and quickly recalled it when exposed by the press.

Andrew Cuomo’s attacks show absurdity of bailout demands.

Ahh, but the public loves how Governor Cuomo is handling the COVID-19 crisis.  Question for Governor Cuomo:  Should the federal government bail you out on this mistake?   (I guess he forgot the old proverb, haste makes waste.)  Granted some of the money has been returned, but we don’t know how much or if we will get it all back.

As Gov. Cuomo has become prone to say, the facts matter.  Well, here are some facts for you Governor.

Edwin Schindler, Esq. has some more facts that Governor Cuomo won’t like because he would rather have his bully pulpit to attack Senator Mitch McConnell.  (But don’t let politics enter the discussion, right Governor?)

Leading CEO on Coronavirus Recovery Panel Wary of Government Power Grab

Food for thought:  COVID-19 Lockdowns May Destroy Our Immune Systems.

Coronavirus and the Risky Mix of Bailouts, Big Business, and Big Government.

Coronavirus lockdown: New York, New Jersey residents losing patience with governors’ reluctance to give firm dates for reopening.

Life after Coronavirus: Bet on Less Change Than You Hope or Fear.

Do you believe in miracles?  This would be one.  How public transit could change as coronavirus lockdowns are lifted.

This is good advice for every school district in New York State:  In NYC’s coronavirus budget crunch, cut bloated schools bureaucracy first.

Where are Elliot Ness and the Untouchables when we really need them?  FBI Agent Questioned Whether ‘Goal’ of Flynn Interview Was ‘To Get Him Fired’, Handwritten Notes Show

Indian Point nuclear-reactor shutdown a huge blow to New York’s environment.

The totalitarian Chinese communists tried to stomp out economic inequality forever. They failed.

Words of wisdom from Walter E. Williams.

Gov. Cuomo plays blame game for coronavirus’ American invasion.  “All you need is one person to get on a plane. As it happened, one person got on a plane, and went from China to Europe, and then it went from Europe to New York.”  Gov. Cuomo, you are such an arrogant know-it-all, ready to blame everyone for not being as smart as you.  I want to know why you allowed the state Department of Health to require nursing homes to take back COVIC-19 patients, when you knew “this treacherous virus spreads through nursing homes like fire through dry grass.”  You knew and yet you defend and deflect the directives given by your state Department of Health.  Shame on you.

David Keene writes in the Washington Times:  Easing COVID-19 restrictions: Desperate citizens dismissed as deplorable Trumpsters.

We need more reporters like Charles Hurt; very serious with a super sense of humor.  Dictator Trump, enemy of the press, hurt by openness to press.

Here is Matt Vespa’s take on the “Trump told you to drink bleach” kerfuffle.

Dennis Prager writes about our dress rehearsal for a police state.

Daniel G. Murphy writes in the NY Post:  I’ve worked the coronavirus front line — and I say it’s time to start opening up.

Jim Geraghty opines in National Review on line that we’ve held our breath for long enough.

No Policy Can Save Lives; It Can Only Trade Lives.

From the Gatestone Institute,  Coronavirus: China’s Global Intimidation Campaign

Still desperate for headlines (and looking for a job to access/replenish donations for the Clinton Foundation):  Hillary Clinton to endorse Joe Biden.

Jerry Dunlevy writes about China’s crime against humanity in the Washington Examiner.

I am beginning to firmly believe that we should require those who seek to run for public office have some years in private business to understand how private business raise money and stay in business; that they just cannot raise their prices and price themselves out of business.  A lesson voters have to understand also so they stop electing people who promise them what they want and can only deliver when they raise taxes.

Bennett & Leibsohn:  Coronavirus response — compare Florida with New York, and look at the results so far.

Sen. Rick Scott writes don’t reward states’ bad decisions in the Wall Street Journal (subscription required.)

Wise conclusion from Nicole Gelinas:  New York City needs to slash its spending — or face receivership.

The ongoing nursing home extremely high death crisis is no closer to understanding, in fact, more questions were raised over the weekend.  Late Friday, the NY Post ran this headline:  New York refused to send nursing home’s COVID-19 patients to nearly empty USNS Comfort.  The NY Post editorial, released Friday evening noted that the fix is obviously in on Cuomo’s ‘investigation’ of nursing-home horrors.  Saturday evening the NY Post ran an exclusive article:  NYC nursing homes ravaged by coronavirus were cited for past hygiene fails.  On Saturday: Cuomo doubles down on ordering nursing homes to admit coronavirus patients .  Sunday, Michael Goodwin wrote:  State lacked common sense in nursing homes coronavirus approach in his weekly opinion piece.  Today, Gov. Cuomo defends not sending nursing home patients to USNS Comfort.  (You can watch Gov. Cuomo’s presser for today here.)

It is clear to me that Governor Cuomo knows that grave “mistakes” were made in the handling of patients from (and some who were not current patients in a) nursing home, is doing what he can to prevent major fallout from the grave “mistakes” made.  What is inconceivable to me – and any person with a heartbeat and common sense – that sending COVID-19 patients back to nursing homes that were cited for past hygiene fails is ethically and morally wrong.  There is no way on earth that action can be defended or deflected; no matter what Governor Cuomo says at this point.  If nursing homes had a poor hygiene record, why did the operators still have a license?  Why were new patients allowed to be admitted?  Granted, not everyone can afford a private nursing home, and many cannot afford apartments in privately run buildings, but, if the operates city and state nursing homes, housing, and shelters, they have an obligation and  responsibility to those the are supposed to be helping – the defenseless, vulnerable people who are most in need.  Shame on Governor Cuomo, Mayor de Blasio and the heads of every agency who go home to their comfortable homes and never give a thought about these human beings who need a helping hand.

The need to have an independent federal investigation into the number of COVID-19 deaths that occurred in New York’s nursing homes is even greater now that we know more about the circumstances surrounding them.

According to Gov. Cuomo the coronavirus could cost New York State $243 billion.    The Empire Center has a new report – Charting NY’s fiscal collapse – that you can access here.   The Empire Center also writes about 7 steps to recovery and renewal.

Obviously, those who responded to the new Siena Poll giving Governor Cuomo high marks are not paying real attention to what is happening in New York.  Bob DiCostanzo published this opinion piece yesterday:  Governor Cuomo, You’re Failing New Yorkers. Lead or Get Out of The Way, in the Libertarian Republican.

How does this woman (and the other squad members) have such a strong voice?  Thank the majority of the main stream press (this newspaper is an exception) who sell their papers by reporting on this controversial member.  Congresswomen, meet Grover Cleveland, who understood government’s role in people’s lives and stressed that that this lesson should be constantly enforced   — that though the people support the Government the Government should not support the people.

Founding Fathers rolling in graves at the COVID-19 constitutional crisis.

The NY Sun opines:  A Failed State? Try the Elixir of Optimism.

The National Review explains that the debate between Liberty-Minded and Common-Good Conservatives Is nothing new.

Victor Davis Hanson explains that the Pandemic (is) Only 1 of America’s Security Concerns.

In case you missed these, here are Heritage Foundations on first set of recommendations to reopen America.

Graham Asks for More FISA Documents That Completely Undercut the FBI’s Case…Again.

Local News Outlet Asks Elise Stefanik Ridiculous Question About China.

Sen. Sanders isn’t a happy camper.  Does anyone besides the Bernie Bro’s really care?  Here again, Sen. Sanders and Co., have little consideration of others, if the primary should be on according to him, why did he drop out of the race?

Cuomo Flip Flops

To say the Cuomo Administration has had to undo their own mess this week, would be an understatement.

In an unconscionable move Wednesday, the state Health Department issued do-not-resuscitate guidelines for first responders.

Our first line of defense in a medical emergency is our paramedics – men and women who see heartbreaking emergencies and are exposed to every imaginable highly contagious disease. These extremely professional, dedicated, compassionate men and women deserve every bit of protection possible; but to ask these very same special, loving, caring people to not do everything possible to save another human life, borders on sacrilege.  They are trained to save lives; not standby and do nothing to help revived them.

Fortunately, due to instant uproar over this asinine ruling, the guidelines were rescinded, allowing medical professionals to continue performing their job of preserving human life.

In another head scratcher, the NY Post highlighted on Thursday a March 25^th DOH order that required nursing homes to accept COVID-19 patients.  A facility in Queens suffered greatly; losing 30 residents who perished after the nursing home was forced to admit two patients with the virus to a facility previously free of the deadly disease.

Governor Cuomo appeared to deflect the state’s role in the unusual high number of deaths in nursing homes during his presser on Thursday when he noted it wasn’t the state’s job to protect patients in nursing homes, nursing homes have strict rules to protect their patients.

The Governor has since called for the New York State Attorney General to investigate COVID-19 related deaths at nursing homes, but I strongly believe the federal government should impanel an independent commission to look into the allegations.

Trump Administration Lays Out Plan to Re-open

President Trump, at the advice of Doctors and Scientists, released new guidelines for reopening parts of the country last week. The three-phase plan can be put into affect by states who exhibit a two-week downward trend in COVID-19 symptoms.

Phase one would allow for the soft opening of restaurants, movie theaters, sporting venues (without fans), places of worship and gyms, but only if they are able to observe strict social distancing. Additionally, elective surgeries may resume on an outpatient basis.

Phase two would allow schools, youth activities, nonessential travel, parks and shopping centers to open.  There would be a 50-person max placed on gatherings, while restaurant, movie theaters and large venues could operate under lighter social distancing guidelines. Vulnerable individuals would still be encouraged to shelter in place, employers encouraged continuing telework, and bars mandated to operate with less standing room only occupancy.

Phase Three would allow for vulnerable individuals to resume public interaction, while continuing to practice social distancing. Businesses could resume full staffing, large public venues can open under limited social distancing guidelines and hospital visitation can resume.

Along with the phases, each state would have to meet “core state preparedness responsibilities” which includes: adequate testing, screening, fully stocked personal protection supplies, medical equipment, and intensive care bed space.

Reopening New York

Governor Cuomo finally acknowledged this week what many New Yorkers have been pushing for, a regional reopening of areas who have had limited COVID-19 cases, allowing upstate New York to begin transitioning back to normal life.

April 14, the Governor said he would defy an order from the Federal Government to reopen New York, now he is in agreement, the cure can’t be worse than the sickness, and will begin a regional assessment to determine which areas of the state may return to work.

“We operate as one state, but we also have to understand variations,” Cuomo said Tuesday in Buffalo.

“You do want to get this economy open as soon as possible. And if a situation is radically different in one part of the state than another part of the state, take that into consideration” he added.

New Yorker’s are ready to return to their daily lives, get back to work, and get back to contributing to the strongest economy this county has ever seen prior to the Coronavirus outbreak.

We trust our residents to continue practicing social distancing and sanitary conditions, but handcuffing upstate, because of the difficulties downstate, is not fair to the residents of New York who have had minimal exposure to COVID-19 and far fewer cases.

Your Continued Support of the Conservative Party and It’s Candidates

Thank you to everyone who continues to visit our website, remain active on our social media, and support our endorsed candidates. Like everyone, the party has been greatly affected by these unprecedented times, but we continue to do everything we can to be the voice for every day New Yorkers.

We greatly depend on your financial support, if you are not able to contribute monetarily, we ask that you continue to follow, like, and share our social media posts, releases, and support our candidates.

Internally, a majority of our staff voluntarily asked to be removed from payroll in order to allow the party to continue operating in the best interest of you, and our candidates.

We look forward to rescheduling annual events that have been both fun and successful for the Conservative Party, it’s members, friends and guests.

IT’S TIME TO RE-OPEN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES

Pompeo blasts ‘wildly soft’ Obama-Biden coddling of Beijing: ‘Allowed China to walk all over us’

Birx: The United States Has One of the Lowest Coronavirus Mortality Rates in the World

“Promises Made, Promises Kept!” – Gavin Newsom praises Trump for sending what he promised

‘Country before my party’: Trump-supporting Georgia Democrat won’t resign after ‘outcry from the people’

Yesterday, we issued a press release based on a NY Post article that informed the public that the state Health Department issued new guidelines when first responders answer cardiac arrests emergencies; we are pleased to report that order was been rescinded shortly thereafter.   However, in today’s NY Post editorial,  we have learned that the Health Department ordered nursing homes to accept residents who tested positive for COVID-19.  When questioned about this, Governor Cuomo responded that it “wasn’t our job” meaning the state because the nursing homes were privately run.

Governor Cuomo may not be suffering from COVID-19, but he certainly is suffering from a delusional belief that only he can protect New Yorkers’ and only he knows what must be done.

For example, in today’s presser, Governor Cuomo appeared to defend the state Health Department’s placing known COVID-19 patients in nursing homes.  He stated that there are strict regulations that nursing homes have to follow – for example, quarantining patients, providing PPE equipment for staffers, etc. – and if they could not provide this, they could then as the state for help.  WHY DIDN’T THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEATH ASK THE NURSING HOMES IF THEY WERE ABLE TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS BEFORE TRANSFEREING THEM TO THE NURSING HOME?  Governor Cuomo is never willing to take responsibility when his administration makes unintentional mistakes (let’s not forget being unprepared for massive applications at the Department of Labor), and that is his Achilles Heel, that will prevent him from reaching his ultimate dream of being president of this great nation.

Governor Cuomo likes to say at his daily presser – just the facts, I give you just the fact’s and when it is opinion, I label it as opinion.  Governor Cuomo is no George Washington (albeit, it has never been proved that our first president never told a lie.)  Governor Cuomo slammed Sen. Mitch McConnell for stating that states should declare bankruptcy instead of relying on bailouts.  You really have to watch the way Governor Cuomo presented Sen. McConnell’s statement.  Any words that I could write, cannot explain how Governor Cuomo twisted Sen. McConnell’s interview and made a completely politically biased statement based on his not-labeled opinion (formed by left-wing articles) while decrying the fiscal concerns of Senator Mitch McConnell.  (I won’t remind you that Governor Cuomo has stated there is no place for conservatives in New York State.  Oh no, I just did.)

The Wall Street Journal’s editorial makes some sense when it writes that if states were to benefit by a bailout, there must be conditions placed on the bailout.  “Lawmakers will protest, but they are the ones asking Americans for help. If states want more money, they need to show it won’t merely go to sustain unaccountable, one-party political machines.”

This utterly bizarre statement was from yesterday’s daily presser:  Cuomo tells protesters to get essential jobs, says economic hardship doesn’t equal death.   Get an essential job?  Where Governor?

Quick question Governor, how much money does the state have in its “rainy day” fund?  Since you couldn’t pay the $6 billion debt prior to the current COVID-19 crisis, I wonder if there really is any money in it.

I’m going to file this under “keeping control by fearmongering.”

Keep holding these pressers, Gov. Cuomo so the nation will see what a pretentious, empty suit you really are.

I have the same advice for Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez:  AOC blames GOP for ‘9/11’s worth’ of pandemic deaths: ‘Republicans didn’t want to fund hospitals’.  These pressers show the national your lack of common sense, history and most of all your narcissism.

Cops’ hands tied as burglaries rise amid coronavirus crisis: NYPD.

Positive news: Possible coronavirus vaccine enters human testing trial at ‘unprecedented speed’.

Thanks to E. J. McMahon, and Comptroller DiNapoli,  for letting us know that some  Fed aid has begun flowing to NY.  I guess Governor Cuomo would rather continue to slam the Administration and Mitch McConnell instead of acknowledging some financial help.

Nicole Gelinas writes that NYC politicians haven’t begun to face facts about coronavirus fiscal crisis.

Words of wisdom from Walter E. Williams who ends his column with this:  The absolute worst part of the COVID-19 pandemic, and possibly its most unrecoverable damage, is the massive power that Americans have given to their federal, state and local governments to regulate our lives in the name of protecting our health. Taking back that power should be the most urgent component of our recovery efforts. It’s going to be challenging; once a politician, and his bureaucracy, gains power, he will fight tooth and nail to keep it. (emphasis added.)

Remember these words every time you hear Governor Cuomo address COVID-19.

Andrew Cuomo owes a genuine back-to-work plan to New Yorkers.

New York seeks $4B loan from US to cover unemployment tab.

Anticipating a $100 million dollar loss, Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez And Jerry Nadler Want $4 Billion In Coronavirus Funding for Museums, even while the museum has a $3.6 billion endowment.  Any wonder why people are frustrated with government spending, especially now, when government is supposed to be helping small businesses that could be forced to permanently close because they do not have endowments.

As if your blood pressure wasn’t elevated enough by the above article, this will make it go up even more:  Wealthy Harvard gets a bailout — while the rest of us struggle. (BTW, here is an interesting article critiquing Harvard’s report on homeschooling you may have missed:  Five Things Harvard’s Critique of Homeschooling Gets Wrong.) Far too many politicians have forgotten what it is like to walk in their constituents’ shoes.

Constitutional Rights and Voluntary Action Are the Keys to Beating COVID-19.

COVID-19 Recovery Panel Suggests Path for ‘Expeditious’ Return to Work.

Nearly 3 in 4 fear losing personal liberties because of coronavirus: Poll

Criminalizing Protests Is a Dangerous Idea.

Fighting for Liberty in the Age of COVID-19.

Government should be limited — even during a pandemic.

Coronavirus protests test Facebook’s free speech pledges.

No Gain, Lots of Pain.

File this under “really good news” A Remarkable Leap Forward.

Dictator? Trump understands limits to his power better than press does.

The 2016 election scandal waiting to break.

Congress and White House Reach a Deal on Additional Paycheck Protection Funding.

Why the price of oil matters to all of us (with a touch of humor.)

Oil prices continue plunge as coronavirus keeps market in a chokehold.

From the Gatestone Institute:  Coronavirus: WHO Director Has a Long History of Cover-Ups.

I find it fascinating that liberal democrats are complaining that President Trump appears to support some Americans that believe some governors have overstepped their interpretation of sheltering in place to combat COVID-19.  Many are the very same governors who ignore the United States Constitution by declaring their state is a sanctuary state or allowing counties and cities to become a sanctuary places.  Should we now believe that public health edicts have replaced the US Constitution?  There is no doubt that taking the advice of those who are dedicated to public health, who made an informed decision, undoubtedly saved lives when they advised President Trump to close non-essential businesses.  But did they consider the economic costs of doing so?  Every life has value and every precaution should be taken to save lives; the question becomes how long can our country survive with public health advocates being the prime voices heard by those who must protect every life?  Until the country gets back to “normal” events like, Gridlock Buffalo, will continue,  Unless, of course, the progressive movement- disguised as social media –  takes over the US Constitution.

If you didn’t have a chance to hear New York’s  condescending Governor Andrew Cuomo today, you can listen to his press event here as he plans to make changes we couldn’t/wouldn’t do prior to CONVID-19.  I really do not understand why he thinks all New Yorkers are unable to make the right decisions and that he is the only one that can decide what is best.  At one press event he said we should know “just the facts”.  Governor take your own advice, just give us the facts.  Maybe it is time these press events should be every third day or so…or if something really unusual comes about…as it is getting to be a blame everyone but me event.

Governor Cuomo, at the very least, please read this before your next press event on COVID-19: The Challenges of Forecasting the Spread and Mortality of COVID-19.

This had been reported last week, but it did not include the firms ties with CCP.  Did Governor Cuomo know this when he hired McKinsey & Company to help him develop the plan to reopen New York?  If not, why not?

City-Journal examines how Apple and Google could help in search of total virus awareness.

Israeli Professor Shows Virus Follows Fixed Pattern.

How unintelligent does Speaker Pelosi think we are?  Pelosi Denies Downplaying Coronavirus by Inviting People to ‘Come to Chinatown’ in February, Claims She Was Fighting ‘Discrimination’

Reasonable explanation, if one doesn’t suffer from TDS.    Liz Peek: Coronavirus reopening – Democrats resisting for this reason

Trump’s reelection hopes likely hinge on coronavirus rebound.

3 Reasons Why States Shouldn’t Get a Congressional Bailout.

Governor Cuomo, shouldn’t you have a better handle on this?  How pension ‘double dippers’ exploit New York’s taxpayers.  Isn’t it about time to end this unreasonable, expensive, and downright morally reprehensible practice that taxpayers are forced to fund, while many of them have no pension programs or have pensions that have gone bankrupt.

Governor Cuomo, like President Trump, makes himself available daily since the COVID-19 crisis has dominated the news and for most part both men are informative regarding the health crisis.  I do believe transparency gives those not involved in process a better understanding of why government has asked its citizens to do certain things like social distancing, wearing face masks and closing businesses.

Governor Cuomo’s update – other than the repetitiveness and condescending tone – was insightful into the Governor’s thought process – why we are still in lockdown until May 15, the need to coordinate with surrounding states and his absolute need to blame others.  Gov. Cuomo did acknowledge that the federal government (President Trump) was helpful in many instances, but still needs money.

Governor Andrew Cuomo is very much like his father Mario Cuomo.  When you listen to him speak, at first, he uses praise; then immediately he cuts his knees off.  Andrew Cuomo relishes his role, as a democrat leader, to do all he can to destroy the opposition.  Gov. Cuomo’s less than subtle sarcasm, in thanking President Trump was disingenuous, and proves that he cannot take any criticism.  He was quick to state that his needs were dependent on the administrations’ projections from the early models.  (Weren’t those numbers dependent on what was reported to them…and wasn’t/isn’t  NY at the epicenter?)  Gov. Cuomo was very prepared to criticize the Trump Administration with his power point presentation.  You can watch the hour and half presentation here.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo laments that the states are not getting any funding for their lack of having an adequate rainy-day fund.  What absolutely amazed me was when Governor Cuomo’s power point presentation showed this quote: “Don’t pass the buck without passing the bucks,” A. J. Parkinson. (this quote begins at the 16:42 mark of the above link.)

Governor Cuomo should remember this quote when he places unfunded mandates on counties in New York State.

How long will it be before Governor Cuomo and US Attorney General William Barr have a dispute about religious freedoms?  While I respect CE Moss, I think his enforcement of the Gov. Cuomo’s Executive Order is unfortunately too strict.  Government does not have the right to deny a person the right to practice their religion…certainly not in America which was founded on religious freedom.  People can socially distance in a Church, parking lot or a drive-in movie theater, but not allowing them this freedom is just plain overstepping governments role.

One more thought on Governor Cuomo today, did you know that New York state hires McKinsey to create science-based, ‘Trump-proof’ plan for the safe economic reopening?   (Do a Google search on McKinsey & Co. if you are not familiar with what the company is noted for.)  Knowing New York is facing an extreme loss of income, why isn’t Governor Cuomo taking his own advice, as noted in his press conference, about not spending money he doesn’t have?  Doesn’t he have the best and brightest staff?

How Far Can the Government Restrain Citizens’ Lives During COVID-19? What You Need to Know.

STOP SPENDING, PROTECT CIVIL LIBERTIES, RE-OPEN THE COUNTRY.

Canada’s Government-Run Health Care Buckles Under COVID-19.

Even leading conservatives do not agree on how to resolve the COVID-19 crisis.

Kudos to Nurse Tommye Austin.  Don’t you just love American ingenuity!

Is it time to rethink the need of a college education in today’s collegiate world?  After reading this article, you should.  Another article, this one penned by Heather MacDonald, what should be read before sending your child into a possible den of iniquity.

From the Washington Times:  Horowitz report is enough to make J. Edgar Hoover blush.

From the Heartland Institute:  THE GREEN NEW DEAL’S RENEWABLE ENERGY MINING WOULD HARM HUMANS AND THE ENVIRONMENT  (What the title leaves out is how it would also help China.)

How Major Democratic Group Received $100,000 in Chinese Government-Linked Tech Firm Stock.

David Keene, a keen observer of those who practice politics, writes an astute article about politically ambitious people.  Ambitious politicians like Cuomo and Whitmer try to out-perform Trump.

Resentment grows as governors pile on rules for reopening economy.

Confronting the Leviathan of the COVID-19 Crisis.

Beijing Biden is not the leader we need amidst the COVID-19 crisis.

Sorry, Joe Biden: Barack Obama’s endorsements have a huge record of failure

Guy Benson: Documents Show China Knew About Coronavirus Human-to-Human Transmission While Denying It to the World

Tom Cotton: If Wuhan Coronavirus Escaped from a Lab, China is Responsible for Every Death and Lost Job.

On 4 Fronts, How China Quietly Infiltrates American Life.

National Review:  Trump Is Right about the WHO.

WHO Chief Said Coronavirus Could Be ‘Controlled Easily’ and Praised Xi’s ‘Personal Leadership’

Mr. President:  when you finish with WHO, please begin on the UN.

The Empire Center’s, E. J. McMahon, writes that NY’s outlook is worse than 2008-2009.

Gov. Cuomo extends NY coronavirus shutdown to May 15 as deaths pass 12,000.

Have you ever wondered why younger Americans have come “to believe that their nation is among the most culpable and unjust entities in human history?”  This article – A Radical Pseudo-historian Meets His Match – will help you understand why…and what you can do to counteract the misinformation that far too many schools promote.

John R. Lott, Jr. writes Heed Jimmy Carter on the Danger of Mail-In Voting.

Capitalism to the Rescue.

Rafael A. Mangual, writes in the City-Journal that New York’s criminal justice reform is not quite fixed and many of the holes remain unplugged.

Words of wisdom from Walter E. Williams.

Yesterday, I had hope that two prominent politicians finally called a “time-out,” but, I should have not been so optimistic.  The bickering continues and unfortunately it is escalating.

I watch President Trump’s press briefings most every night as I have often advocated that unless you see and hear things for yourself, you will not know the whole situation.  Watching these press briefings for myself has become quite an education.  As I go through articles (the next day) for the daily update, I am amazed how the main stream media reports the briefings.  Yesterday was no exception.  This blog will not get into the glaring misrepresentations regularly made, but needless to say, yesterday produced a hullabaloo that continues to stir the pot.

Governor Cuomo says “we don’t have a king, we have a president.”  While it is accurate that President Trump did say he has “total authority” (after being pressed pigheadedly by a reporter) he never said he would demand that states reopen on his schedule.  President Trump consistently said that a decision would be made in consultation with experts from the medical, business and other areas impacted by the shutdown.  That didn’t stop Governor Andrew Cuomo from taking one misrepresented quote to castigate President Trump.  This from a Governor that had the Legislature give him carte blanche to rule as he sees fit  (can you say “total authority”) during this COVID-19 crisis.  While the Governor’s press conferences heap praise on him, at least one Albany reporter has the courage to say Governor Cuomo’s and Mayor de Blasio’s response was not as effected as London Breed (Mayor of San Francisco) and Gavin Newsome’s  (Governor of California) were.

Governor Andrew Cuomo is also in a tit-for-tat with Mayor de Blasio, this time over the NYC Schools.  As today’s NY Post editorial points out that Governor Cuomo indicated that “every locality can’t make separate independent decisions during a state emergency.”   So, Governor Cuomo believes “every locality can’t make separate independent decisions during a state emergency” but castigates President Trump for saying he has total authority?

Am I the only one who sees Governor Cuomo’s inconsistencies (not to mention the blatant differences in reporting on President Trump and Gov. Andrew Cuomo) and the fact that he is the common denominator in these political vendettas?

Conrad Black writes in the NY Sun:  Time Approaches For Trump To Act To Open Economy.

Surprise, surprise.  (The surprise is that he admits editing the article.)  NY Times Editor Admits Editing Article on Biden Sexual Assault Allegation After Campaign Complained

From the Washington Times:  Millions of mail-in ballots went missing in 2018: Report

Is this really news?  Obama Breaks Long Silence on Presidential Race, Endorses Biden.

Charles Hurt brings a little levity to a very serious subject.

Sending More Money to States Could Make Their Budget Problems Worse.  Adam Michael nails it with this one sentence: “They create incentives for state governments to act recklessly in hopes or expectation of future bailouts.”

Governor Cuomo knows New York has a budget deficit that will be more than anticipated due to the COVID-19 crisis, yet, the Governor is about to begin running up charges on that $11 billion credit card the Legislature handed the governor in this years’ budget.  Read more about it in E. J. McMahon’s column here.

Everyone loves rainbows, NYC had a specular one last night.