Editorials

‘Green Deal’ is warmed- over socialist programs Much was written last week concerning New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her “Green New Deal,” announced with a flourish, and followed up by a fact sheet that read something like a … [Read more...] about Editorial

Class envy and taxes Using class envy, and jealousy for those who make big salaries – or worse, billionaires – Democratic politicians are again raising the idea of soaking…we mean taxing the rich as a way of getting more money for their pet … [Read more...] about Editorial

Infanticide now in NY; cannot happen here! Let us not mince words. What occurred in the New York Assembly last week was nothing short of infanticide. The Democratic majority in the New York State Senate, following the lead of the Democratic … [Read more...] about Editorial

MSM showed its bias The mainstream media took it on the chin over the weekend, not once but twice. Between the glee-turned-glum crash of the Buzzfeed story about Donald Trump suborning perjury and the quick-before-we-learn-the-facts virtue … [Read more...] about Editorial

The Rossi administration had a mixed bag of a week, last week, with some good news, and some bad news – at least we think it is bad news. The Municipal Accountability Review Board (MARB) gave its imprimatur to the release of $8 million in … [Read more...] about Editorial

The beginning of a new year: it is the time of resolutions, a renewed hope, and, as with most things in life, change. The State of Connecticut sees its own “change” with the swearing-in of a new administration, one which, frankly, we believe is … [Read more...] about Editorial

Mueller, FBI using tactics more in line with criminals Over the last two years – well before Donald J. Trump was elected President – the nation was subjected to what is now seen as a spurious charge that the Trump Campaign “colluded” with the … [Read more...] about Editorial

Lamont talk of ‘efficiencies’ does not mask real intent We read with some amusement comments by Governor-elect Ned Lamont that he is going to search for ways to streamline state services, making them more cost-effective and efficient. He has … [Read more...] about Editorial

Former mayor must explain decisions during his term The announcement was expected. Indeed, many political-types in the city had been murmuring about it for weeks. Former Mayor Edward M. O’Brien is exploring the possibility of a run against current … [Read more...] about Editorial

Thanksgiving 2018 When Puritans left England in May of 1620, they were unsure what lay ahead for them, knowing they had to endure months at sea making the crossing. They were looking to create a “Shining City on a Hill” filled with believers in the … [Read more...] about Editorial