BY FRANK VERNUCCIO
The Durham investigation
has revealed that the entire
“Russian collusion” charge was
completely false, manufactured
solely for the purpose of ensuring
that Hillary would win the
2016 campaign.
The key perpetrators, including
the Clintons, as well
as the leadership of the Democratic
Party, and in particular
U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff, serving
as chair of the House Intelligence
Committee, knew of the
fraud. As the New York Post reported
in 2020, “As the grand
impresario of collusion, Schiff
has fi lled print and broadcast
media since January 2017 claiming
that he has seen “more than
circumstantial evidence” of a
Trump-Putin conspiracy. Obviously
there was none in the
transcripts…”
Key portions of the media
which had already abandoned
journalistic ethics in their determination
to place their favored
candidate in the Oval
Offi ce, eagerly went along. Pulitzer
Prizes were awarded
for their false reporting. The
Washington Post falsely wrote
in 2018 “Coupled with another
groundless attack on the FBI
and an apparent endorsement
of a patently disingenuous offer
by Mr. Putin to collaborate
with the investigation of special
counsel Robert S. Mueller
III, Mr. Trump appeared to
align himself with the Kremlin
against American law enforcement
before the Russian ruler
and a global audience.”
The crime was undoubtedly
the worst in American political
history.
Usually, campaign misdeeds
end on Election Day. But the
Clinton/Democratic Party offense
extended far beyond. It divided
the nation more harshly
than anything since the Civil
War. It had severe implications
for U.S. foreign affairs. Lives
were ruined. Federal agencies
abused private citizens on behalf
of power brokers — all for
the purpose of placing a Democrat
in the White House. Both
the legislative and executive
branches of government were
diverted from their duties, although,
to its credit, the Trump
administration accomplished
much despite the left’s profound
efforts to continue the hoax, and
distract the public with Antifa
riots when the fraud became increasingly
evident.
It was more than a felony. It
was an unprecedented act of immorality.
There is a role for morality
in politics. Advocate that
concept, however, at your own
peril. Undoubtedly, anyone forwarding
the idea will be immediately
assaulted by a legion of
progressive critics pointing out
the past foibles and imperfections
of the person or organizations
bringing it up, in order to
distract the conversation from
the issue at hand.
It’s the same logic used to
justify assaulting fi gures such
as Abraham Lincoln. As a result,
a perfect environment has
been created for tolerating immoral
deeds including Russian
collusion, biased journalism,
and the abuse of government
agencies and organizations for
partisan gain.
The electorate has become
cognizant of this trend, and is
beginning to react to it. The results
of the recent election, especially
in Virginia, highlight
the issue.
Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is seen in New York, U.S., on Dec. 9, 2021.
Photo by MasterClass/Handout via REUTERS
The public school system
has been one of the most prominent
examples of immorality
in American government. For
decades, powerful teachers’
union offi cials have subordinated
the interests of children,
and the struggles by wonderful
teachers to present honest
curriculum, to the desires of
leftist-dominated union leaders.
Rejecting objective education
for propaganda, they have
used their infl uential position
to indoctrinate children to
their views. Those unions leaders
have vigorously supported
Democratic politicians in return
for their looking the other
way.
Terry McAuliffe made the
mistake of openly stating that
parents had no right to object
to this charade, and lost his
gubernatorial bid as a result.
Hopefully, it is the start of a
trend.
The Durham investigation’s
recent report, following McAuliffe’s
self-exposure, presented
a one-two punch to the environment
of political corruption that
has dominated the left and their
media allies.
Despite the exposures, however,
the challenge is far from
over. Still guarded by a biased
media, and having had the precedent
of leftist offi cials repeatedly
escaping liability for misdeeds,
there will be no contrition, no
soul searching. The only change
will be in rhetoric that attempts
to explain away the heinous
crimes and governing errors that
have so damaged the nation.
CIVIC CENTER
Community Action
Civic Association
BY AL D’ANGELO
On behalf of the Morris
Park Community Association,
I would like to thank
all who attended our annual
Christmas party. The leaders
of all our community organizations
were in attendance
along with Deputy
Inspector Andrew Natiw
and some of our police offi -
cers from the 49th Precinct.
Two of our elected offi cials,
state Assemblyman Michael
Benedetto and City Councilman
Mark Gjonaj graced us
with their company. I’m assuming
our other elected offi
cials had pressing engagements
and were not able to
attend. I would be remiss if
I didn’t give a special thank
you to Councilman Gjonaj
who has been a friend to our
community since he began
his political career. First as
an assemblyman and later
as a Councilman, he was instrumental
in setting up a
food pantry, handing out
turkeys (more than 3,000) or
putting up fl ags for various
ethnic groups in our community,
Mark could always be
counted on. We wish him only
the best as he embarks on his
next venture, but I have a
feeling he will not be hard to
fi nd. To the members of the
association that pitched in to
make this Christmas party a
success, I thank you for your
hard work and commitment.
To all, I wish a peaceful and
joyous holiday season and remember
to remind the ones
you love that you’re thinking
of them, whether you’ll
be together this holiday season
or just have them in
your hearts. Share a prayer
for those less fortunate that
their burden will be lightened.
CIVIC CENTER
Morris Park Civic
Association
BY TONY SALIMBENE
First some sad news —
Silvio Mazzella from the
Morris Park area passed
away after a long illness.
Veteran, legionnaire and
community activist with
Community Board 11, 49th
Precinct Community Council,
Jacobi Hospital, Morris
Park Civic Association and
probably more. RIP marine,
you’re relieved, we’ll stand
watch for you.
Good news! 9,082 gift
boxes sent to the troops —
closing in on 10,000. The PC
Joe Mazzariello Christmas
Toy Drive was also a major
success with post members
gathering and distributing
900 toys. Job well done.
Our next regular post
meeting is the 3rd Sunday,
Jan. 16 and that’s 2022. All
legion family members and
potential members welcome.
Socialize with coffee from
10:30-11, 11-12 meeting followed
by lunch with cash
bar.And what a nice gathering
at American Turners after
the last meeting. Great
food, gifts and an offi cial
welcome to new legion, auxiliary
and sons members.
You know how we end our
meetings, right? Flying back
from Instructor Training
years ago, I chose “Rock and
Soul” on the headset. As the
jet pulled out of the clouds
into the sun and blue sky, I
heard Ray Charles’ version
of America the Beautiful. I
will never forget that. Listen
sometime.Until Next Time:
“When you join the Legion,
you don’t just meet members,
you meet friends.” – PC
John Lanci
CIVIC CENTER
Korony Post 253