Saturday, July 9, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
NYPD Police Officer Killed in Brooklyn
Another officer paid the ultimate sacrifice by answering the call to defend our city and her citizens.
Regardless of background or how truly pathetic or undeserving the victims may be, our first responders will continue to show-up without judgment to defend the defenseless.
May God keep them close and provide some comfort for those they leave behind.
St. Michael, please continue your vigilant watch and guidance for our gatekeepers.
Fidelis ad Mortem.
Brooklyn cop killed after being pushed off porch
Thursday, March 10, 2011
9/11 attacks claim the life of NYPD hero nearly 10 years later
On Thursday, March 10, 2011, a man I admired and respected, a family man, an NYPD sergeant and hero was buried; he was murdered by Muslim terrorists on 9/11/2001.
Sergeant Harold Smith answered the call of duty and had no choice but to imbibe upon the toxic cocktail that became our oxygen; it served as a time bomb that detonated nearly 10-years later….taking him away from his family and friends.Smitty’s vivacious life provided memories that will endure eternally.
Godspeed Smitty! And may God grant some grace and comfort upon your loved ones in their hour(s) of need.
Obituary, NYPD Sergeant Harold Smith.
Harold Smith was buried on the 17th anniversary of the shooting death of hero Detective Luis Lopez, formerly of the 120 pct. Staten Island.
On March 10, 1993, Det. Lopez, assigned to the Manhattan South Narcotics Tactical Team, was KIA in the war on drugs during a buy and bust operation in lower Manhattan.
NYPD Angels' page and guestbook for Louie
Both men was full of life and touched many with their wisdom and unique personalities…it is not a cliché to say that “it is not how these officers died that made them heroes, it is how they lived.”
Rest in Peace, brothers.
Fidelis ad Mortem.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
SEARCH FOR YOUR STATEN ISLAND AND BROOKLYN NY DREAM HOME
LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL A HOME?
VISIT THIS FREE SITE AND SEARCH LIKE THE PROS!
NO OBLIGATION, SEARCHES ARE PRIVATE. YOU CAN & SHOULD REGISTER FOR A FREE ACCOUNT TO CONTINUE TO SEARCH THE MLS JUST LIKE THE REAL ESTATE AGENTS AND TO QUICKLY SCHEDULE A SHOWING, PLACE AN OFFER AND/OR GET FEED BACK FROM A LICENSED NYS REALTOR©
GET A LEG-UP ON THE COMPETITION!
REGISTERING WILL NOT CAUSE ANY SPAM AND YOU WILL BE CONTACTED ONLY AT YOUR REQUEST.
CHECK IT OUT NOW: TONYVEGAHOMES.COM
Friday, December 3, 2010
Make Mine Freedom
Classic 1948 cartoon about the dangers of socialism and communism.
Intro: This is one of a series of films produced by the Extension Department of Harding College to create a deeper understanding of what has made America the finest place in the world to live.Make Mine Freedom
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Happy 235th Birthday to the United States Marines
Halls Of Montezuma (full version)
Marines' Hymn Lyrics
From the halls of Montezuma
To the shores of Tripoli,
We fight our country's battles
In the air, on land, and sea.
First to fight for right and freedom,
And to keep our honor clean,
We are proud to claim the title
Of United States Marines.
Our flag's unfurl'd to every breeze
From the dawn to setting sun;
We have fought in every clime and place
Where we could take a gun.
In the snow of far-off northern lands
And in sunny tropic scenes,
You will find us always on the job
The United States Marines.
Here's health to you and to our Corps
Which we are proud to serve;
In many a strife we've fought for life
And have never lost our nerve.
If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven's scenes,
They will find the streets are guarded
By United States Marines.
-----------
Semper Fi!
For a brief background visit here
Check out this review of the Pirate Coast. The Pirate Coast is a very interesting historical account of how a handful of Marines along with General William Eaton embarked on America's first overseas covert op.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Historic House Win for the GOP
Historic House Win for the GOP
The midterm elections of 2010 resulted in a historic win for the GOP in which they gained a majority in the House of Representatives.
The midterm elections of 2010 resulted in a historic win for the GOP in which they gained a majority in the House of Representatives.
The Republicans needed 39 seats to win back the House and pending any recount votes it appears they won 64 seats or more, with the count not complete 2-days after the election.
The GOP will reclaim their majority status when the new 112th United States Congress convenes in January 2011 following the 2010 midterm elections.
Note: not all historic gains resulted in a majority representation for that Party.
Most presidents lose seats during the midterms, but the Democrats lost the most seats of any midterm since 1938 when the Republicans gained 81 seats in the House of Representatives; 72 seats from the Democrats and other seats from Progressive and Farmer-Labor Parties.
The U.S. House election of 1946, in the middle of Harry Truman's first term, resulted in a Republican majority, with the Republicans picking up 55 seats.
The U.S. House election of 1994, in the middle of Bill Clinton’s first term, resulted in a majority of seats for the Republicans for the first time since 1954, with the GOP winning 54 seats.
Prior to the ’94 election, the Democratic Party had run the House for all but six of the preceding 62 years. In 1994 the GOP united behind Newt Gingrich's Contract with America and took back the House.
In the middle of George Bush’s first term, during the House election of 2002, the GOP gained 8 seats maintaining their majority. Such gains only occurred three other times during midterm elections; in 1902, 1934, and in 1998, which was Bill Clinton’s second term and the gain did not result in a majority for the Democrats.
Following the 2006 elections, Democrats took control of the House as well as the Senate. In the 2008 elections, which coincided with Barack Obama's victory, Democrats increased their majorities in both chambers.
Staten Island carries Michael Grimm to victory over McMahon
Staten Island carries Michael Grimm to victory over McMahon
By the Numbers
The district-wide totals were: Grimm, 51 percent, or 59,346 votes, to McMahon's 48 percent, or 55,056 votes...CONTINUE READING
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Still deciding over Grimm and McMahon?
On all fronts, including character, Grimm has consistently risen above the classless tactics and failed policy decisions of the incumbent, Michael McMahon.
Dirty Tricks
Mike McMahon is all tricks and no treatClick here for a rundown on the lowdown
On the Issues
- WhenMcMahon was a New York City council member he voted to raise property taxes 18.5%, the largest in the city’s history
- He supported a congestion pricing scheme that would have levied an additional toll on all vehicles traveling to Manhattan below 96th St.
- McMahon voted with Nancy Pelosi to stop a middle class tax cut.
Any wonder why McMahon is dubbed Tax Hike Mike ?
McMahon voted against Obamacare but gave a wink and nod to Pelosi’s shenanigans over the “Deem and Pass” maneuver intended to ram the bill down the throats of the American people.
Grimm is calling to repeal Obamacare while McMahon is not.
Still undecided if you should vote for Grimm or McMahon?
The choice is clear if you are concerned about the economy, healthcare, jobs and installing a trustworthy representative in Congress.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Cuomo’s social engineering as HUD chief contributed to subprime crisis
Cuomo’s social engineering as HUD chief contributed to subprime crisis
Andrew Cuomo took the reins and not only furthered Cisneros and Clinton’s policies but greatly expanded them.
Henry Cisneros moved the GSEs toward a requirement that 42 percent of their mortgages serve low and moderate income families. Andrew Cuomo raised that number to 50 percent and dramatically hiked GSE mandates to buy mortgages for the "very-low-income."
These bad loans were purchased and sold throughout the secondary market and the pyramid grew and the bottom collapsed resulting in the subprime crisis we are still reeling from today.
Posts
