New York .... 60% for Trump... but that's not the only "blowout"....close to 5 times as many New York Republican voters turned out to vote than in 2012. And in the Democratic , about 10% fewer Democrats showed up than in 2008... and get this.. Hillary got fewer votes than in 2008...and Bernie got MORE votes than ZERO-bama!

Footnote: Kasich had almost twice as many votes as Cruz, and Cruz was shut out.

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What a difference in the Republican process when people actually get to vote rather than leaving the delegate selection to the GOP establishment.

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Trump did something neither Cruz nor Kasich did. Trump got 60% of his home state Republican voters to vote for him, and neither Cruz nor Kasich could get even 50% of their home state Republican voters to vote for them.

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That Clooney fundraiser for Hillary et al...admission was up to $353,000.00 dollars a head. Obscene! What's even more objectionable is that the attendees paid that much to stay on Clooney's invite list, not Hillary's.

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Can you believe te assertions of Congressman Charlie Rangel, D-NY, saying the KKK was Republican creation? Good grief , how can this man be serving this country in Congress..he ought to be serving this country in a jail cell. Besides he's a member of the most racist organization in this country.. the Black Congressional Caucus.

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Have you seen that hideous "pledge of allegiance" parody ad for KFC? I'll make a pledge..I pledge to drive by every KFC without turning in.

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If immigrants come in illegally, how can they be seen as being here to make a better life for their families? Let's face it, no one looking over their shoulder can live openly and better than another who's gone through the proper process.

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Online headline: "Kanye West Claims He’s Tougher Than A US Soldier" -- Hmmmm... I'd say that's a challenge.. Hey, any of the Rangers who just finished the "Best Ranger" competition want to add an opportunity to prove to Kanye "that he isn't" to next year's prize choice?

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Have you noticed that "rugby" is carving out a place for itself in the national sports scene? The timing is incredible.. the NFL players are suing for concussion compensation, while rugby players don't even wear pads or helmets. Think I'll invest in a start up professional rugby team.

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You know, if prospective school board candidates want to get to the gist of problems between the excellent and failing schools, work out a plan to swap teachers around for a 4 year period. Improvements at failing schools or drops at excellent schools may clarify the picture.

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L-E story: "These days, many lawmakers and social service agencies seem to recognize that fact, and they’re taking steps to help ex-offenders meet their basic needs. * One example is legislation currently being considered in the Georgia Assembly. It would remove the state’s lifetime ban on felony drug offenders getting food stamps once released. The legislation was recommended by Gov. Nathan Deal’s Council on Criminal Justice Reform, and would address a provision enacted by Congress in 1996 as part of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act. * States can opt out of the ban, or enact a less severe version. But Georgia remains one of only three states that have maintained the punitive prohibition, causing the state to miss out on about $10.4 million a year in federal benefits." -- "causing the state to miss out on about $10.4 million a year in federal benefits"? Good grief, while society should monitor and assist those who have "paid for their crime", it shouldn't come from the federal government..all that $10.4 million represents is more taxes on those who choose to abide by the laws.

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Complete L-E article: "

Male group rolls out plan to curb area violence

BY ALVA JAMES-JOHNSON ajjohnson@ledger-enquirer.com  

   The leader of an organization trying to steer young black men away from a life of crime rolled out an eight-step plan April 7 for curbing violence in the Columbus and Phenix City areas.

   Minister Antonio Carter of the National Joshua Generation unveiled the plan during a news conference at the City Services Center.He said the group has already implemented the first step in the plan, which is to establish a conflict resolution hotline that young people can call to diffuse a violent situation developing between individuals. He said the organization has someone on board who specializes in conflict resolution and encouraged people to call 706-413-2488.

   The plan also calls for the National Joshua Generation to:

   A Launch a “Restore the Village” initiative, where black men will go to troubled areas of Columbus and Phenix City on the first and third Friday of each month (beginning this Friday) to develop relationships with young people living in troubled areas.

   A Establish direct lines of communication with neighborhood “chiefs” who carry significant weight with rival groups.

   A Meet with Mayor Teresa Tomlinson and Columbus Council to request a comprehensive review of the overall effectiveness of the city’s crime prevention program.

   A Meet with program directors at area radio stations to ask them to balance gangster rap with public service announcements, stating that the music is for entertainment purposes only and should not be emulated.

   A Develop community hubs at local barbershops and beauty salons so young men and women can dialogue and gain access to various resources.

   A Launch a summer job program where youths can earn money selling copies of black newspapers published by the group, the Nation of Islam and other organizations.

   A Request that owners of liquor stores and other businesses reinvest in the black neighborhoods that support them."

I've copied the entire content of this article to parse it: 1 - The best aspect of this plan is going into the neighborhoods and confronting issues with the people and gang leaders.. The rest are somewhat shaky as to whether they will contribute to changes needed. Any talks with Mayor TomLYINGson will be about funding from the crime prevention funds.. I'm not opposed to this, but like every other organization.. proper review of its 501 (c) status and an annual submission of its IRS Form 990 be required; and how does distributing black only publications necessarily promote diversity in a positive manner. Also, wouldn't taking the Bible into the neighborhoods be a lot better than the Islamic Quran.. one advocates love of one's fellow man, and the other demands the eradication of those who disagree with its teachings. And moe investments by liquor stores.. gimmee a break!