FIRST SNOW EVER IN NEW YORK!

OK, it snowed yesterday and the wind blew pretty good. But do we really need wall to wall TV coverage of what used to be a fairly routine event? Does the Mayor have to be on TV reassuring his city of wussies that everything will be fine. I was watching one station when a breathless reporter asked some random guy how he was holding up. He said just fine and began complimenting the snow plow guys. Well, you'd have thought he farted judging by how fast they dumped him. Clearly they want whiners and hysterical idiots. Unfortunately the woods are full of such types. I also love the NYC horror stories about people "stranded" on streets or in their cars. Hey folks, it's New York City. How far do you really have to go to find shelter or something to eat.

ESCAPED MEXICAN CONVICTS DEMAND UNEMPLOYMENT

Yesterday's escape of nearly 150 of Mexico's nastiest convicts from a prison in the northern Mexican town of Nueva Laredo has American authorities worried. Forget the fact these guys are killers, rapists and robbers, these folks will shortly be demanding the benefits of American citizenship. Do you think they're staying in Mexico? No they're heading for the border and then down to the umemployment office and snapping up some Obama swag before grabbing some food stamps, a wefare check and some free medical care. They will also need to get their kids enrolled in school and check out some section 8 housing. And don't even think about asking to see their papers. These are proud Hispanics and they don't take kindly to racial profiling. Once they're settled in, then they will resume murdering and pillaging the countryside.

JUST SAY YES TO PROFILING

Over the weekend a Dominican livery cab driver in New York City was robbed and shot seven times by a Hispanic thug in his 20's. Normally this would be just another ugly story from the big city. But wait...Fernando Mateo, who heads the Livery Drivers Association told reporters and his drivers they need to begin racially profiling anybody they pick up. He said 99% of those committing these robberies are black or Hispanic and if they look iffy to refuse them service. You can bet we'll hear a lot of howling and whining from the left on this. Of course, those objecting to racial profiling wouldn't be caught dead in a livery car or the neighborhoods they serve. I drove a cab years ago and always profiled because I enjoy breathing and money. Even so, I was robbed at gunpoint by one of the usual suspects. The poor livery driver is fighting for his life and was working extra hours to buy Christmas presents for his kids. Let's not forget who the bad guys are here.

THE SARAH PALIN EXPERIMENT

Have you noticed the mere mention of Sarah Palin makes people crazy? It's like nothing I've ever seen. Even during Watergate people didn't get that worked up over Nixon. I don't know why exactly but nobody ever shrugs their shoulders when Palin's name comes up. So I've taken to having some fun with it. You should to. I was in a New York City restaurant last night with friends. I casually asked the group if they'd noticed people seem to have a strong reaction to Sarah Palin. That's all I had to say. I then sat back as everyone at the table started sputtering on about Palin, her family, Dancing with the Stars, her book sales. One of the people with us is a 21-year-old German exchange student. Even she came out smoking. "In Germany, we think she's very stupid." So here's the question. Why are people so worked up about this woman?

CHARLIE RANGEL FOUND GUILTY ON 11 COUNTS

To no one's surprise sleazy Harlem Congressman Charlie Rangel was found guilty of numerous ethical violations. The commmon demoninator was dishonesty and arrogance. He failed to reprt income, gifts and stole from political contributors. So what happens to Rangel now. He either gets a letter of reprimand or censure from the House. In others words, nothing. It would take a 2/3 vote of the House to expell the bum and democrats won't do it. Yet I read this morning another less connected African-American just got 13 years in jail for holding up a deli in Poughkeepsie with a toy gun. Rangel stole millions and violated the public trust yet he gets to go home and play the tiresome race card. Something's very wrong with our judicial system and Congress.

ANYBODY FOR A TAX HIKE?

The Hyde Park town board is proposing a substantial tax hike despite the toughest economic environment in memory. Most annoying is a 25% raise for the Town Clerk, who has been on the job for less than a year. Most other towns in the Hudson Valley are proposing tax reductions or very small increases. Beekman just announced a zero % increase. Hyde Park Supervisor Tom Martino blames state and federal mandates for his 15% increase. My question is how does everyone else seem to manage? that's right, they're not playing politics and rewarding their political friends,

HYDE PARK BOARD HITS ROCK BOTTOM

Just when you thought this dysfunctional town board couldn't sink any lower, they prove you wrong. Messrs. Monks, Martino and Athanas put on a clinic last night arguing with residents, treating them rudely and finally refusing to condemn a remark made by Republican Bob Clearwater that former Supervisor Pompey Delafield "should be shot." We all know politics can get a little rough but condoning violence against a former public service crosses the line. Clearwater later apologized for his intemperate remark but Monks, Martino and Athanas refused to disassociate themselves from the hateful remark. Making matters worse was their butt boy, planning board member Chan Murphy mocking Councilwoman Sue Serino as she discussed her brother's recent suicide. Serino was attempting to put our current economic hardships and lack of employment as reason to hold taxes steady when the obnoxious Murphy began mocking the reference to her brother. Serino understandably took offense and called Murphy, "a disgusting human being" which he is. It's unfortunate we have to wait a year to vote these people out because it looks like they intend to do as much damage as possible.