Americans like to follow the rules, particularly when they are traveling. No one wants disruption at an airport, for instance, when passengers are in a rush to arrive at a desired location, and where long lines can cause the most patient of persons – anxiety. Following the rules even though uncomfortable is a natural impulse. [...]
By: Daniel Peterson (Daniel Peterson is former President of the New York Young Republican Club, Inc.) When it comes to politics it makes perfect sense to occasionally concede a battle if you wish to win the war in the end. Because New York has a Republican and Conservative Party, the right-leading voters often fight amongst [...]
(In photo: Helpers of God’s Precious Infants) By: Alice Lemos I was hesitant about testifying at the hearing conducted at 250 Broadway, the 16th floor, on November 16, 2010. I had already submitted through e-mail my statement regarding City Council Bill No. 371/2010, and knew that many pro lifers, led by Chris Slattery of Expectant [...]
By: Ajay Bruno “The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.” -Thomas Jefferson We live in trying times where the America that generations past knew and loved and were proud of is being destroyed before our very eyes. Another civil war which will kill countless [...]
By: Daniel Peterson (Daniel Peterson is former President of the New York Young Republican Club) (cross posted from New York Young Republican Club Blog) If this year’s mid-term elections proved anything it is that New York State is in desperate need of non-partisan redistricting. The district lines for legislative seats for the House, State Senate [...]
By: Harry Lewis (Cross posted from UrbanElephants.com. Harry Lewis is a practicing attorney at Queens County, NY.) I’ve already called your attention to Article I, section 7 of the U.S. Constitution, which vests the exclusive power to originate federal spending in the U.S. House of Representatives, soon to be controlled by Republicans. Unless the U.S. [...]
Election day winners: Dr. Nan Hayworth for Congress, District 19 Army Colonel Chris Gibson for Congress, District 20 Assemblyman Greg Ball to State Senate, District 40 Re-election to State Senate William Larkin, District 39 Re-election to State Assembly Annie Rabbit, District 97 Re-election to State Assembly Robert Castelli, District 89 In Florida’s Congressional District 22: [...]
