BY FRANK VERNUCCIO
The vigorous exchange of
ideas is a great strength of free
nations. Even the most heated
debate can frequently produce
the best of solutions, so long
as all sides are honest in their
presentation of their facts and
goals.
That honesty does not exist
in the Progressive’s presentation
of their arguments, neither
in the facts they rely on or
in the goals they allege to seek.
The criticism that would normally
meet such dishonesty has
been intentionally obscured by
a biased media that shares the
thinly veiled goal of “Fundamentally
transforming” America
from a society based on individual
rights to one governed
by an all-powerful central government
based on Marxist
principles.
Consider the concepts the
Left has pushed:
Alleging that preventing
voter fraud is actually voter
suppression.
Asking generations that
have not indulged in slavery or
segregation to pay reparations
to people who have not been the
victims of slavery or segregation.
Claiming that America engages
in systemic racism despite
the reality that there is
not a single law, rule, regulation
or accepted practice that
condones racism.
Maintaining that socialism,
which has failed miserably every
place it has been tried, is
preferable to America’s capitalist
system which has brought
more prosperity to more people
than anything else in history.
Claiming that letting dangerous
criminals go free on little
or no bail, emptying out jails
on various excuses, handcuffing
the police by either defunding
or intimidating them with
lawsuits, and allowing criminal
cartels practically free
access to cross the southern
border is not responsible for
dramatic increases in crime.
Complaining that adequately
protecting the nation
from foreign threats is a waste
of money.
Despite the clear irrationality
of these positions, Progressives
have made startling
gains.
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A recent Rasmussen Poll reports
that only 50% of American
adults think the U. S. is a
nation with liberty and justice
for all. Thirty-eight percent
(38%) disagree, while 11% are
not sure.
These absurd concepts
would not have gained traction
in earlier periods. It is important
to understand why they
are now succeeding. The descent
into disproven economic
practices and historically inaccurate
views of the United
States are the direct result of
two key factors: the takeover
of public education by radicalized
hard-left personnel, and
Progressive control of popular
entertainment.
An AMAC review found
that “America’s schools are being
infi ltrated by the radical
left. Every generation since
1928 has gotten steadily more
liberal, with each generation
being more liberal than the
previous. This is a direct result
of left-wing indoctrination
in America’s schools, and it is
not a coincidence … According
to a 2018 Gallup poll, just 45%
of millennials view capitalism
positively. To the contrary,
51% of millennials view socialism
positively. This means that
young Americans largely support
socialism over capitalism.
These views confl ict with the
views of every single other generation
of Americans. Just 28%
of the Silent Generation, 30% of
Baby Boomers and 41% of Generation
X view socialism positively.”
NBC Today notes that “If
you got to a movie theater
right now, there’s a pretty
good chance that the fi lm you
see will have been partially fi -
nanced in China.” Correspondent
Ronan Farrow outlined
how that infl uences the scripts
of the movies Americans
watch.
Politico provides another
example of the interrelationship
between Chinese companies
buying major stakes in
Hollywood and Beijing’s political
goals. Dalian Wanda is a
Chinese fi rm that has intimate
ties to the Chinese Communist
Party, and it is intent on making
major purchases of Hollywood
assets.
Much of the infl uence Progressives
have gained in the
21st century is owed to the support
they have received from
China.
Last September, then-Secretary
of State Mike Pompeo
warned about China’s “infl uence
operations” in colleges,
think tanks and even local governments.
BY TONY SALIMBENE
Let’s start with a good
deed. American Legion
Riverdale Memorial Post,
PCC Henry Pang, will be
hosting a blood drive at St.
Gabriel Church, 3250 Arlington
Ave., from 8:30 a.m.-
2:30 p.m. on Sept. 12. Call
1-800-933-BLOOD for an appointment.
If you can’t donate,
maybe refer a friend
or help out at the church?
Don’t forget some September
events: Sept. 5: Afternoon
BBQ at AMVETS
Post 38.Sept.11: Local ceremonies
remembering the
attacks on our country, how
about starting a ceremony
in your area.Sept.12: Please
see above.Sept. 19: Korony
Post third Sunday meeting
at American Turners
NY, pre-pandemic times as
usual.
Until next time: Please
be careful during hurricane
season. Keep an eye on
your neighbors and vets in
need.
BY JOE MONDELLO
Greeting to all fellow
members of the Sam Young
Post, and to all veterans and
friends. Got to say that this
summer was not the best.
Hope you got in some vacation
time. Remember back in
the day, when you returned
to grade school, and had to
write about what you did on
vacation?
Now that school will
soon be back in session a
few weeks from now, parents,
teachers and students
must get adjusted once again
to face some challenges. To
Zoom or not to Zoom. Mask
on or mask off?
Did you mark your calendars
for “Movies under the
Stars and Stripes” nite here
at the Post?
Sept. 4: “My Spy”
Sept. 18: “In The Heights”
Sept. 25: “Godzilla vs.
Kong”
This is an outdoor community
family event. Hosted
by Post 620 and sponsored
by The Westchester Square
BID, and Councilman Mark
Gjonaj. All movies are shown
on a Saturday night. Gates
open at 7 p.m., movies start
at 8 p.m. Refreshments and
snacks are available. Bring
your lawn chairs and blankets.
Labor Day will soon be
among us. Our annual Post
620 Labor Day BBQ will be
held on Sept. 4 starting at 1
p.m. A donation of $20 gets
you in. All are welcomed.
No one walks away hungry
or thirsty. By the way, did I
mention we are showing a
movie that evening? Come
and show your support. Our
Post meetings will be starting
back up in September.
Get to meet your new Cmdr.
Bill Franklin and SAL Cmdr.
Fran Sampson.
Please note: Due to the
barbecue and 9/11, we will
have a joint meeting with the
Booster, SAL and Legion on
Saturday, Sept. 18 at 1 p.m.
Lots going on that you need
to know.
In closing, best to always
be the lead dog on a sled
team. The Lead Dog is the
one in front. They steer the
team, setting the pace for
the those behind. The lead
dog has to be a smart dog,
with initiative and common
sense. Even when there is
blinding snow, the lead dog
must be able to keep to the
trail or the whole team will
be lost. You don’t get chosen
to be the lead because you
like being in front; you get
chosen to be the lead because
you have the mix of qualities
it takes to do an effective job
in the position.
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The Left supports
socialism over
capitalism
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