The Subways Have Gone to Hell Governor Cuomo has declared a state of emergency for New York’s subways. But he’s also the cause. Killing passengers, service declines, crumbling stations, corruption, waste and illegally discriminating against the disabled are just a few of its problems. By Dan Smith I doubt I’m going to shock anyone by […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2018 NEW YORK, New York – Larry Sharpe (L), candidate for Governor of New York and Cuomo’s main opponent, responded today to the news of ex-Cuomo aide Joseph Percoco’s conviction on corruption charges. “Sadly, the corruption in New York has become so common that the conviction of another one of […]
Civil Asset Forfeiture Injustice Your property can be taken by the police for no reason—and it’s guilty until you prove it innocent. By: Dan Smith Civil asset forfeiture is an area of law which permits local, state or federal law enforcement to seize your money or other property (car, home, etc.) if they suspect you […]
Be Wary of Bad Philosophy Using propaganda with half-baked ideas, politicians tempt us with promises of financial or physical security. They can never deliver those. Worse, the price they ask is your freedom. By Dan Smith “Power tends to corrupt”, Lord Acton tells us. When you give away the power to run your own life […]
Indenturing Our Children Student Loans Indenture Our Children; Governor Cuomo Becomes a Feudal Lord Over New York’s Student Serfs By Dan Smith Stories about young people saddled with loads of school debts are everywhere today. With almost $1.5 trillion of outstanding student loan debt, more than 44 million Americans have student loan debt. That means […]