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Where is New York going?

The titular question is perhaps the most important question facing residents of New York seperate of directly wondering about the economy. With the economic uncertainty of the nation and State at hand, proposals to increase taxes at the local and State levels (not to mention Federal), and issues like the 9/11 mosque New Yorkers are [...]

How do you say ‘I give up’? Ask President Obama

Listening to President Obama’s speech about the retreat that he has insisted on for years, there was one consistent thought that rang through my mind. America is weak, we won’t stand up to anything. Not that I agree with such a thought, but that’s what the flat, bored, deadpan speech President Obama projected in droves.
If [...]

Victory laps are only for political agendas

Shocking news form D.C. President Obama has stated that his speech later today will not be a “victory lap” nor celebration. How humble of him.
As if the news of America retreating from Iraq could be construed in any manner other than a loss and defeat. A defeat that President Obama, Vice president Biden, and many [...]

Who is attacking Arizona now?

America is always a nation under assault. It’s part and parcel of the foundation of the nation as well as our current history. It is the price the nation pays for being Free, powerful, and rich all at the same time. But rarely has assaults come not only from within the nation, but from the [...]

Glenn Beck and President Obama – the result stays the same

Just over a year ago, Glenn Beck called President Obama a racist on national television. The cause of this was the reaction of President Obama to an incident between the police and a college professor that was his friend. President Obama jumped into a local situation, admittedly without all the facts, and created a controversy [...]

Open Letter to candidates and incumbents for New York elected office

The following letter has been sent, VERBATIM, to all those listed at the bottom of this article. Any and all responses will be provided VERBATIM.
To the candidates and incumbents for:
Governor of New York, Senators for the Senior and Junior seats, NY Congressional District 22 in the House of Representatives, 126th State Assembly seat [...]

Gov. Patterson plans to violate the 4th Amendment, with Mayor Bloomberg cheerleading

The more I have thought about the comments of Gov. Patterson of New York about imposing the $4.35 cigarette tax on the Native American tribes in the State, the more upset I become. It’s not just because raising taxes ever higher places NY no closer to a budget being balanced. It’s not that the tax [...]

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